AU - Belmont Park - Race 5

Thoroughbred

11 Runners

OPEN

Turf

SOFT 5

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Verdict

MARCOS (3) won impressively first-up before missing by 0.4L last start at Northam when a $1.65 fave. Third-up now and back to 6f, but it's the time between runs that mat gold the key. Can blend into the race at the right time and he can get back to winning ways. PROPERATA (2) won fresh before a 0.2L as the race fave in this company last time out. Out to 6f now looks ideal for him and Faithfull remains on board. Should sit off the speed and make his presence felt. MANHATTAN SQUEEZE (9) is building nicely, dropping back to 5f last start and missing by 0.2L in a good effort. Maps to get every chance once again from an inside barrier and she's sure to be in the finish once again. GAINTREE (10) has shown good speed at the trials coming in and Pike hops on board for the return effort. Expecting a bold effort on resumption. SPINARELLA (1) can repeat the dose without surprising.

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Horse Stats

#/Silk	Horse#/Horse	Power Rating	High Speed	Win %	Top 3%	Win Prob	Odds
3	Third-up today. First-up favourite, won by a long-neck at this track on July 29 over 6f defeating Pucker Up carrying 126lbs at $5.50. Last start made some head-way from midfield, 2nd of 9 in a Cl1 at Northam on August 6 over 6 ½f, long-neck behind Flying Maradona carrying 127lbs at $1.65. Can improve. Just missed last start but he's a talented type who looks up to this grade. 1st Pick 3 Marcos Jockey: Non Runner Trainer: Luke Fernie J: Non Runner T: Luke Fernie	132	-	-	-	1%	1000/1
Analysis Third-up today. First-up favourite, won by a long-neck at this track on July 29 over 6f defeating Pucker Up carrying 126lbs at $5.50. Last start made some head-way from midfield, 2nd of 9 in a Cl1 at Northam on August 6 over 6 ½f, long-neck behind Flying Maradona carrying 127lbs at $1.65. Can improve. Just missed last start but he's a talented type who looks up to this grade.
2	Third-up today. Resuming favourite, came from midfield and won by 0.5 len at this track on July 29 over 5f defeating Star Martini carrying 122lbs at $2.20. Last start 3rd of 8 in a 3yo Plate at this track on August 8 over 5f, on a slow track, head behind Spinarella with 126lbs at $3.10. Suited out in trip now and he can return to winning ways. 2nd Pick 2 Properata Jockey: Natasha Faithfull Trainer: Daniel & Ben Pearce J: Natasha Faithfull T: Daniel & Ben Pearce	177	-	-	-	15%	6/1
Analysis Third-up today. Resuming favourite, came from midfield and won by 0.5 len at this track on July 29 over 5f defeating Star Martini carrying 122lbs at $2.20. Last start 3rd of 8 in a 3yo Plate at this track on August 8 over 5f, on a slow track, head behind Spinarella with 126lbs at $3.10. Suited out in trip now and he can return to winning ways.
9	Last start raced on the speed and boxed on steadily 2nd of 8 in a 3yo Plate at this track on August 8 over 5f, on a slow track, head behind Spinarella carrying 121lbs at $11. The start before that rolled along in front then was edged out late 3rd of 12 in a 2yo Mdn at this track on July 29 over 6f, 0.9 len behind Marcos with 121lbs at $9.50. Building nicely and can put it all together today. 3rd Pick 9 Manhattan Squeeze Jockey: Laqdar Ramoly Trainer: Neville Parnham J: Laqdar Ramoly T: Neville Parnham	101	-	-	-	15%	6/1
Analysis Last start raced on the speed and boxed on steadily 2nd of 8 in a 3yo Plate at this track on August 8 over 5f, on a slow track, head behind Spinarella carrying 121lbs at $11. The start before that rolled along in front then was edged out late 3rd of 12 in a 2yo Mdn at this track on July 29 over 6f, 0.9 len behind Marcos with 121lbs at $9.50. Building nicely and can put it all together today.

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