AU - Belmont Park - Race 6

Thoroughbred

14 Runners

Class 3

Turf

GOOD 4

21.4K

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Verdict

HERAULT (2) couldn't have been more impressive when bolting in on resumption, running over the top as an odds-on favourite and putting his rivals to the sword. He's an exciting gelding on the rise and the step to 7f is a big tick. Pike remains in the saddle and he can bring up back-to-back wins. STRAPPING PROPHET (7) just missed on resumption when closing late from the second half of the field, being edged out in a photo finish. Blinkers go on for the first time today and the better barrier may see him sit closer in the run. Can go one better without surprising. SOSO LUCKY (1) resumed in good order when closing off strongly after spending a year on the sidelines. She'll be better for that effort and the rise in trip is right up her alley. Can land the knockout blow. NINE BALL (8) can resume on a positive note. FRIAR'S LEGACY (9) is building nicely and won't be far away.

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Horse Stats

#/Silk	Horse#/Horse	Power Rating	High Speed	Win %	Top 3%	Win Prob	Odds
2	Second run back. First-up after five months favourite, scored a big 4 len win at Northam Cl1 C&G May 3 over 6 ½f in soft going defeating Belaura Star carrying 132lbs at $1.90. Previously second-up 2nd of 14 at Northam Mdn on October 30 over 7f, long-neck behind Ginger And Tonic carrying 123lbs at $1.95. Dominant on resumption and he can go on with the job. 1st Pick 2 Herault Jockey: William Pike Trainer: Jason Miller J: William Pike T: Jason Miller	225	-	-	-	40%	6/4
Analysis Second run back. First-up after five months favourite, scored a big 4 len win at Northam Cl1 C&G May 3 over 6 ½f in soft going defeating Belaura Star carrying 132lbs at $1.90. Previously second-up 2nd of 14 at Northam Mdn on October 30 over 7f, long-neck behind Ginger And Tonic carrying 123lbs at $1.95. Dominant on resumption and he can go on with the job.
7	Second run back. First-up after five months 2nd of 13 at Ascot Cl3 on May 6 over 7f, nose behind Linchpin with 129lbs at $6. Previously second-up 3rd of 9 at Northam Cl3 on November 6 over 6 ½f, 4 len behind Golden Kathleen with 132lbs at $3.60. Blinkers go on now and with improvement likely, he makes plenty of appeal. 2nd Pick 7 Strapping Prophet Jockey: Jason Whiting Trainer: Stephanie Bakranich J: Jason Whiting T: Stephanie Bakranich	102	-	-	-	14%	13/2
Analysis Second run back. First-up after five months 2nd of 13 at Ascot Cl3 on May 6 over 7f, nose behind Linchpin with 129lbs at $6. Previously second-up 3rd of 9 at Northam Cl3 on November 6 over 6 ½f, 4 len behind Golden Kathleen with 132lbs at $3.60. Blinkers go on now and with improvement likely, he makes plenty of appeal.
1	Second-up. First-up after a year 4th of 12 at Ascot Cl3 on May 6 over 6f, 1.5 len behind Gypsy Rhyme carrying 129lbs at $7. Previously second-up made some head-way from midfield, 2nd of 11 at Ascot 0Mwly on February 8 2025 over 6f, nose behind Zouboltz carrying 123lbs at $6. Is better for the fresh run and can improve. 3rd Pick 1 Soso Lucky Jockey: Holly Nottle Trainer: Daniel & Ben Pearce J: Holly Nottle T: Daniel & Ben Pearce	117	-	-	-	12%	15/2
Analysis Second-up. First-up after a year 4th of 12 at Ascot Cl3 on May 6 over 6f, 1.5 len behind Gypsy Rhyme carrying 129lbs at $7. Previously second-up made some head-way from midfield, 2nd of 11 at Ascot 0Mwly on February 8 2025 over 6f, nose behind Zouboltz carrying 123lbs at $6. Is better for the fresh run and can improve.

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