AU - Belmont Park - Race 8

Thoroughbred

13 Runners

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Turf

SOFT 5

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Verdict

AWESOME BOY (6) crossed from a wide draw last start and was too strong from the front, scoring an all-the-way win. He can do so again from a wide draw this time around and he put up a very strong figure last time out. Just has to run up to that level again to be winning again. SUPERSESSION (3) bumped into one better a fortnight ago when 2.1L off the winner when back to 6f. Up to 7f again now and a wide draw may see him back in the run, but he's ticking along nicely and can't be left out of calculations on his recent form. OLYMPIC PARK (8) is first-up for 483 days today, ending his last campaign in disappointing fashion when pulling up with an issue. He was a very exciting 3YO before the break and while this looks a kick-off point, he's too good to not include. EARTHSTORM (5) is racing well and won't be far away. LAVALIER (2) is a stayer resuming who showed some promise in his last campaign. Keeping an eye on him first-up.

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Horse Stats

#/Silk	Horse#/Horse	Power Rating	High Speed	Win %	Top 3%	Win Prob	Odds
6	Racing well recently. Last start won by a head at this track Rtg 66+ June 6 over 7f defeating Hey Pino with 126lbs at $10. The race before that raced on speed throughout when 3rd of 16 at this track Grad Hcp 60+ on May 23 over 7f, 1.5 len behind Snow God with 132lbs at $6. Won from a wide draw last start and just has to run to that level again to go back-to-back. 1st Pick 6 Awesome Boy Jockey: Brandon Louis Trainer: Bruce Kay J: Brandon Louis T: Bruce Kay	152	-	-	-	37%	7/4
Analysis Racing well recently. Last start won by a head at this track Rtg 66+ June 6 over 7f defeating Hey Pino with 126lbs at $10. The race before that raced on speed throughout when 3rd of 16 at this track Grad Hcp 60+ on May 23 over 7f, 1.5 len behind Snow God with 132lbs at $6. Won from a wide draw last start and just has to run to that level again to go back-to-back.
3	At the latest run made some head-way from midfield, 2nd of 13 at this track Rtg 72+ on June 6 over 6f, 2 len behind Charino with 127lbs at $13. The start before that 6th of 15 at this track Rtg 78+ on May 30 over 7f, slow going 2.25 len behind Russian To The Bar with 120lbs at $12. Can go one better this time. 2nd Pick 3 Supersession Jockey: Lucy Fiore Trainer: Adam Durrant J: Lucy Fiore T: Adam Durrant	160	-	-	-	17%	5/1
Analysis At the latest run made some head-way from midfield, 2nd of 13 at this track Rtg 72+ on June 6 over 6f, 2 len behind Charino with 127lbs at $13. The start before that 6th of 15 at this track Rtg 78+ on May 30 over 7f, slow going 2.25 len behind Russian To The Bar with 120lbs at $12. Can go one better this time.
8	Back from a long spell. Only had one start last preparation ran last of 10 at Ascot in the LR Challenge on February 22 2025 over 7 ½f, 8 len behind Deel Her In carrying 123lbs at $7. Won previous preparation first up settled well back, won by 0.9 len at Bunbury Mdn September 23 2024 over 7f defeating Universal Hotness carrying 122lbs at $10. Ran 3rd in a Lark Hill trial over 5 ¼f on June 2. Has had a long time off the scene, though his 3YO form stands out. 3rd Pick 8 Olympic Park Jockey: Brad Parnham Trainer: Michael Grantham J: Brad Parnham T: Michael Grantham	85	-	-	-	14%	13/2
Analysis Back from a long spell. Only had one start last preparation ran last of 10 at Ascot in the LR Challenge on February 22 2025 over 7 ½f, 8 len behind Deel Her In carrying 123lbs at $7. Won previous preparation first up settled well back, won by 0.9 len at Bunbury Mdn September 23 2024 over 7f defeating Universal Hotness carrying 122lbs at $10. Ran 3rd in a Lark Hill trial over 5 ¼f on June 2. Has had a long time off the scene, though his 3YO form stands out.

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