AU - Belmont Park - Race 5

Thoroughbred

14 Runners

Class 3

Turf

GOOD 4

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Verdict

MT SHIRATAKU (2) jumped an odds-on pop in Saturday grade before the spell where he felt the pinch late in the race. He'll be fitter for two trials coming in and he bolted in first-up last campaign. Pike remains in the saddle and he looks the one to beat coming back in grade fresh. HEY PINO (4) was knocking on the door last campaign, ending with a narrow defeat in Saturday grade. He beat Mt Shirataku in his latest trial with Faithfull in the saddle, so that's a strong form reference for this race. Can pick up from where he left off. ROCK THE MARKET (13) is a maiden galloper up in grade second-up. He only just missed last start and rates highly on the back of that effort. That form may have been franked earlier in the day and she looks a key player, albeit up in grade. MAGICASH (12) looks an improver third-up and with the blinkers on. ANABALLISTIC (10) won well fresh and can build on that performance.

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Horse Stats

#/Silk	Horse#/Horse	Power Rating	High Speed	Win %	Top 3%	Win Prob	Odds
2	Has won previously first-up and resumes here after a break of six months. Finished off last campaign fifth of 14 at Bunbury Grad Hcp 60+ June 14 over 7f, soft track, 3 len behind Chollima carrying 126lbs at $1.85. Previous preparation first-up favourite, won by 2.75 len Northam 3yo Mdn May 11 over 5 ½f defeating Cannykev with 126lbs at $3. Can return on a winning note if his trials are anything to go by. 1st Pick 2 Mt Shirataku Jockey: William Pike Trainer: Grant & Alana Williams J: William Pike T: Grant & Alana Williams	145	-	-	-	25%	3/1
Analysis Has won previously first-up and resumes here after a break of six months. Finished off last campaign fifth of 14 at Bunbury Grad Hcp 60+ June 14 over 7f, soft track, 3 len behind Chollima carrying 126lbs at $1.85. Previous preparation first-up favourite, won by 2.75 len Northam 3yo Mdn May 11 over 5 ½f defeating Cannykev with 126lbs at $3. Can return on a winning note if his trials are anything to go by.
4	Gelding back from a spell of four months. Has placed previously first up from a break. Finished off last preparation second of 11 at Pinjarra Grad Hcp 60+ August 9 over 7f, soft track, a nose behind Lombadina carrying 122lbs at $4.40. When resuming last campaign second of 12 at Pinjarra Cl3 C&G July 9 over 6f, soft track, 2 len behind Repeater with 128lbs at $9.50. Has trial form through Mt Shirataku and can play a leading role on resumption. 2nd Pick 4 Hey Pino Jockey: Natasha Faithfull Trainer: Raquel Williams J: Natasha Faithfull T: Raquel Williams	79	-	-	-	19%	9/2
Analysis Gelding back from a spell of four months. Has placed previously first up from a break. Finished off last preparation second of 11 at Pinjarra Grad Hcp 60+ August 9 over 7f, soft track, a nose behind Lombadina carrying 122lbs at $4.40. When resuming last campaign second of 12 at Pinjarra Cl3 C&G July 9 over 6f, soft track, 2 len behind Repeater with 128lbs at $9.50. Has trial form through Mt Shirataku and can play a leading role on resumption.
13	Second-up. Promising on debut raced on the speed and boxed on steadily 2nd of 14 at Northam Mdn on July 2 over 6 ½f, 2 len behind Return Of The Mach with 123lbs at $8. Went for a break before racing on the speed and boxed on steadily 2nd of 13 at this track Mdn on November 19 over 6f, nose behind Viresha carrying 123lbs at $4.60. Maiden up in grade but looks to have some class about her. 3rd Pick 13 Rock The Market Jockey: Clint Johnston-Porter Trainer: Simon A Miller J: Clint Johnston-Porter T: Simon A Miller	136	-	-	-	15%	6/1
Analysis Second-up. Promising on debut raced on the speed and boxed on steadily 2nd of 14 at Northam Mdn on July 2 over 6 ½f, 2 len behind Return Of The Mach with 123lbs at $8. Went for a break before racing on the speed and boxed on steadily 2nd of 13 at this track Mdn on November 19 over 6f, nose behind Viresha carrying 123lbs at $4.60. Maiden up in grade but looks to have some class about her.

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