AU - Belmont Park - Race 5

Thoroughbred

12 Runners

OPEN

Turf

SOFT 5

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Verdict

LADIES PRO (2) dipped second-up when beaten 1.7L but scored an impressive win fresh that suggested she was ready to take the next step. She ran her peak figure third-up last campaign when only 2.4L away in the G2 WA Guineas. Can explode now third-up and return to winning ways. LIKE CLOCKWORK (3) was very impressive on resumption when winning by 2.5L over 6f. Out to 7f doesn't look an issue with the way she finished off last start, though the wide alley is a query. Hard to knock her return effort though and can repeat the dose. SPELLBORN (4) beat Ladies Pro last start and looks a nice horse on the rise. The wide draw is an issue, but he did storm over the top to break his maiden and this track and trip two back. Can bring up the hat-trick. PEACEFUL RULER (1) is racing well and comes here off a freshen. Not to be discounted. GOD'S RAPTURE (6) can feature in the finish stepping back up to 7f.

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Horse Stats

#/Silk	Horse#/Horse	Power Rating	High Speed	Win %	Top 3%	Win Prob	Odds
2	Third-up today. First-up favourite, ran on from midfield and won by 0.9 len at Ascot 3yo Hcp 56+ April 11 over 6f defeating Split The Gee with 128lbs at $1.45. Second run from a spell 4th in a small field at Ascot 3yo Hcp 58+ on April 25 over 7f, 1.75 len behind Spellborn with 132lbs at $1.75. Was strong in the Guineas third-up last campaign, so improvement is expected. 1st Pick 2 Ladies Pro Jockey: William Pike Trainer: Grant & Alana Williams J: William Pike T: Grant & Alana Williams	208	-	-	-	45%	5/4
Analysis Third-up today. First-up favourite, ran on from midfield and won by 0.9 len at Ascot 3yo Hcp 56+ April 11 over 6f defeating Split The Gee with 128lbs at $1.45. Second run from a spell 4th in a small field at Ascot 3yo Hcp 58+ on April 25 over 7f, 1.75 len behind Spellborn with 132lbs at $1.75. Was strong in the Guineas third-up last campaign, so improvement is expected.
3	Second run back. First-up after four months favourite, ran on from midfield and won by 2.5 len at Ascot Grad Hcp 60+ May 2 over 6f defeating Awesome Boy carrying 119lbs at $1.55. Previously second-up favourite, ran on strongly from last on the turn and won by 0.9 len at Ascot 3yo 0Mwly December 10 over 6f defeating A Summer Fling with 121lbs at $5. Big chance to make it back-to-back wins. Very impressive on resumption and she can go on with the job. 2nd Pick 3 Like Clockwork Jockey: Cassey Martinan Trainer: Michael Grantham J: Cassey Martinan T: Michael Grantham	165	-	-	-	23%	7/2
Analysis Second run back. First-up after four months favourite, ran on from midfield and won by 2.5 len at Ascot Grad Hcp 60+ May 2 over 6f defeating Awesome Boy carrying 119lbs at $1.55. Previously second-up favourite, ran on strongly from last on the turn and won by 0.9 len at Ascot 3yo 0Mwly December 10 over 6f defeating A Summer Fling with 121lbs at $5. Big chance to make it back-to-back wins. Very impressive on resumption and she can go on with the job.
4	Chasing a hat-trick. Most recently won by 0.5 len at Ascot 3yo Hcp 58+ April 25 over 7f defeating God's Rapture carrying 126lbs at $8. Before that won by 2.25 len at this track 3yo Mdn April 2 over 7f defeating Arizona Sky with 126lbs at $4.20. Wider draw here, but beat Ladies Pro comfortably last start. 3rd Pick 4 Spellborn Jockey: Steven Parnham Trainer: Stefan Vahala J: Steven Parnham T: Stefan Vahala	113	-	-	-	9%	11/1
Analysis Chasing a hat-trick. Most recently won by 0.5 len at Ascot 3yo Hcp 58+ April 25 over 7f defeating God's Rapture carrying 126lbs at $8. Before that won by 2.25 len at this track 3yo Mdn April 2 over 7f defeating Arizona Sky with 126lbs at $4.20. Wider draw here, but beat Ladies Pro comfortably last start.

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