AU - Belmont Park - Race 5

Thoroughbred

13 Runners

Class 1

Turf

GOOD 4

20.9K

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Verdict

QUEDJINUP (11) resumes with the strongest exposed profile after winning on debut at Bunbury and then finishing second at this track in Open grade, beaten just under a length as a well-supported favourite. Showed enough in her Lark Hill trial to suggest she's up to the mark on resumption. NAILED'EM (5) has race fitness on his side after a sound Bunbury fourth when tightened on jumping and beaten just under two lengths, and his 6f record gives him a clear platform to improve second-up. SECRET PLANET (9) is the lightly raced danger, having won his only race start at Northam on heavy ground as a well-supported favourite before a recent Lark Hill trial. Pike sticks and he can keep the ball rolling. UNIMANDO (3) brings winning form after scoring by a length and a half in a Mdn at Northam and was a narrow second at this venue prior, though he now has to carry that form into stronger company. BARRON BILL (1) is an exciting gelding on resumption who can't be discounted.

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Horse Stats

#/Silk	Horse#/Horse	Power Rating	High Speed	Win %	Top 3%	Win Prob	Odds
11	Returns from a three-month break with a highly appealing two-start profile, having won on debut at Bunbury before running second at this track in Open grade, beaten just under a length by Rifleman. She was a well-supported favourite that day, and the way she finished off from well back suggested there is more to come. A Lark Hill trial adds fitness, and her 6f win makes her the one to beat. 1st Pick 11 Quedjinup Jockey: Lucy Fiore Trainer: Brandon Fiore J: Lucy Fiore T: Brandon Fiore	78	-	-	-	23%	7/2
Analysis Returns from a three-month break with a highly appealing two-start profile, having won on debut at Bunbury before running second at this track in Open grade, beaten just under a length by Rifleman. She was a well-supported favourite that day, and the way she finished off from well back suggested there is more to come. A Lark Hill trial adds fitness, and her 6f win makes her the one to beat.
5	Resumed with a strong enough fourth at Bunbury, beaten just under two lengths behind The Mighty Bell after being tightened for room on jumping and still picking up well. He has placed at 6f and his broader record of one win and three places from six starts gives him a reliable base. With that run under the belt and the extra ground in his favour, he rates as a major winning chance. 2nd Pick 5 Nailed'em Jockey: Clint Johnston-Porter Trainer: Samantha Faithfull J: Clint Johnston-Porter T: Samantha Faithfull	82	-	-	-	6%	18/1
Analysis Resumed with a strong enough fourth at Bunbury, beaten just under two lengths behind The Mighty Bell after being tightened for room on jumping and still picking up well. He has placed at 6f and his broader record of one win and three places from six starts gives him a reliable base. With that run under the belt and the extra ground in his favour, he rates as a major winning chance.
9	Returns from a two-month freshening after winning on debut at Northam in a Mdn, scoring by a neck over Ocean Reef on heavy ground as a well-supported favourite. He has since trialled at Lark Hill and keeps William Pike, which strengthens the case. The form is still limited, but a one-from-one record and proven wet-track performance make him a genuine winning player. 3rd Pick 9 Secret Planet Jockey: William Pike Trainer: Jason Pateman J: William Pike T: Jason Pateman	122	-	-	-	25%	3/1
Analysis Returns from a two-month freshening after winning on debut at Northam in a Mdn, scoring by a neck over Ocean Reef on heavy ground as a well-supported favourite. He has since trialled at Lark Hill and keeps William Pike, which strengthens the case. The form is still limited, but a one-from-one record and proven wet-track performance make him a genuine winning player.

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Horse Racing Basic Terms

Bute

Shortened word for phenylbutazone, the common non-steroidal medication legal at most racetrack.

Main Track Only

A horse entered for main track only (MTO) is one hoping the weather forecast or track conditions will move the race off the turf course and onto the main track. They are scratched the morning of the race if the conditions stay dry.

Yielding

A rain-soaked turf condition often producing a slick or heavy course and slower finish times.