AU - Belmont Park - Race 6

Thoroughbred

13 Runners

Class 1

Turf

GOOD 4

21.2K

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Verdict

DOUBLE THE FUN (2) will find this much easier than what he faced last time out in the Challenge Stakes. That form has already been franked and coming back to this level looks ideal. Fiore should get a lovely run in transit and a return to winning form is on the cards. SPACE ACADEMY (9) ticks plenty of boxes coming here third-up into the campaign and getting the blinkers on for the first time. His two runs back have been solid since coming across from NSW and this presents as a winning opportunity. Can end his winning drought. FEY KING (1) stuck on well first-up over 7f after being off the scene for 846 days. He'll only be better for that run and Pike sticking with him is a positive sign. Can improve now and put his best foot forward. GINGER AND TONIC (6) wasn't far away here last week and is not to be discounted. MILLY'S CLEVER TOO (8) is next best.

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Horse Stats

#/Silk	Horse#/Horse	Power Rating	High Speed	Win %	Top 3%	Win Prob	Odds
2	At the latest run 7th of 13 at Ascot in the LR Challenge on February 15 over 7 ½f, 3 len behind Playin'it Sweet with 121lbs at $81. Before that got back early 4th in a small field at Ascot 3yo Hcp 57+ on February 7 over 5 ½f, 2.25 len behind Sound Of Speed carrying 127lbs at $10. Back to a much easier race here and he can return to winning ways. 1st Pick 2 Double The Fun Jockey: Lucy Fiore Trainer: Sharon Miller J: Lucy Fiore T: Sharon Miller	188	-	-	-	19%	9/2
Analysis At the latest run 7th of 13 at Ascot in the LR Challenge on February 15 over 7 ½f, 3 len behind Playin'it Sweet with 121lbs at $81. Before that got back early 4th in a small field at Ascot 3yo Hcp 57+ on February 7 over 5 ½f, 2.25 len behind Sound Of Speed carrying 127lbs at $10. Back to a much easier race here and he can return to winning ways.
9	Third-up today. First-up sat on the pace when 2nd of 13 at Bunbury Cl1 on January 21 over 7f, neck behind Elvira Star carrying 119lbs at $31. Last start 4th of 11 at Ascot Cl1 on February 4 over 7 ½f, 1.3 len behind Jackpot Bingo with 120lbs at $8.50. Racing well. Third-up now and looks poised to strike with the blinkers on for the first time. 2nd Pick 9 Space Academy Jockey: Natasha Faithfull Trainer: Mack Hall J: Natasha Faithfull T: Mack Hall	78	-	-	-	40%	6/4
Analysis Third-up today. First-up sat on the pace when 2nd of 13 at Bunbury Cl1 on January 21 over 7f, neck behind Elvira Star carrying 119lbs at $31. Last start 4th of 11 at Ascot Cl1 on February 4 over 7 ½f, 1.3 len behind Jackpot Bingo with 120lbs at $8.50. Racing well. Third-up now and looks poised to strike with the blinkers on for the first time.
1	Second run back. First-up after almost two and a half years 5th of 11 at this track Cl3 on February 11 over 7f, 3.5 len behind Azena with 129lbs at $21. Previously second-up 3rd of 7 at Northam Mdn on September 28 2023 over 1m, 3 len behind Melwood Coast with 116lbs at $14. Sound run on resumption and he can fire second-up after the long break. 3rd Pick 1 Fey King Jockey: William Pike Trainer: Kieran Regan J: William Pike T: Kieran Regan	114	-	-	-	13%	7/1
Analysis Second run back. First-up after almost two and a half years 5th of 11 at this track Cl3 on February 11 over 7f, 3.5 len behind Azena with 129lbs at $21. Previously second-up 3rd of 7 at Northam Mdn on September 28 2023 over 1m, 3 len behind Melwood Coast with 116lbs at $14. Sound run on resumption and he can fire second-up after the long break.

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