AU - Belmont Park - Race 7

Thoroughbred

12 Runners

Class 1

Turf

GOOD 4

21.1K

VIEW

Verdict

TEX 'N' CEE (4) has done very little wrong in four starts and looks the horse to beat after breaking through at this track over 7f, where he beat Stern Empire by just under two lengths as favourite. His Bunbury second to Moose two runs back also reads well, and his profile is still on the up. DUCHESS OF DANCE (9) was unwanted in the market on debut but won like a filly with more to offer, coming from back in the field at Northam to beat Maybe Maybe Maybe by just over a length. The splits there were super and she can prove it wasn't a fluke. PROPERATA (2) has placed three times from four runs this season and dropping out of CL3 company after being run down late at Northam. Has early speed and will give a bold sight. ENCROACHING (3) broke his maiden here last start and draws to get every chance again. FUGAKU (10) comes back in grade today and can play a leading role with the blinkers on for the first time.

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Horse Stats

#/Silk	Horse#/Horse	Power Rating	High Speed	Win %	Top 3%	Win Prob	Odds
4	Put the maiden away with authority at this track over 7f, beating Stern Empire by just under two lengths as favourite despite being bumped early and racing keenly. He had been runner-up at each of his first three starts, including a Bunbury second after being steadied near the 4 ½f. Still improving and looks the one to beat. 1st Pick 4 Tex 'n' Cee Jockey: Steven Parnham Trainer: Neville Parnham J: Steven Parnham T: Neville Parnham	120	-	-	-	25%	3/1
Analysis Put the maiden away with authority at this track over 7f, beating Stern Empire by just under two lengths as favourite despite being bumped early and racing keenly. He had been runner-up at each of his first three starts, including a Bunbury second after being steadied near the 4 ½f. Still improving and looks the one to beat.
9	Made a winning debut at Northam, beating Maybe Maybe Maybe by just over a length in a Mdn despite being unwanted in the market. She settled back, travelled well to the turn and still had work to do before proving strongest. Open to improvement and a major chance. 2nd Pick 9 Duchess Of Dance Jockey: Chloe Azzopardi Trainer: Simon A Miller J: Chloe Azzopardi T: Simon A Miller	106	-	-	-	16%	11/2
Analysis Made a winning debut at Northam, beating Maybe Maybe Maybe by just over a length in a Mdn despite being unwanted in the market. She settled back, travelled well to the turn and still had work to do before proving strongest. Open to improvement and a major chance.
2	Ran a solid third in a CG Class 3 at Northam, beaten a length and a half after leading and only being collared late by Wolf Whistle Zel as the well-supported favourite. He was fourth in Open grade at this venue two back after racing wide throughout, so the form has depth. The claim helps and he rates as a strong chance. 3rd Pick 2 Properata Jockey: Holly Nottle Trainer: Daniel & Ben Pearce J: Holly Nottle T: Daniel & Ben Pearce	186	-	-	-	31%	9/4
Analysis Ran a solid third in a CG Class 3 at Northam, beaten a length and a half after leading and only being collared late by Wolf Whistle Zel as the well-supported favourite. He was fourth in Open grade at this venue two back after racing wide throughout, so the form has depth. The claim helps and he rates as a strong chance.

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