AU - Belmont Park - Race 8

Thoroughbred

17 Runners

Unknown

Turf

SOFT 5

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Verdict

ROCK THE MARKET (6) couldn't bring up the hat-trick last start when missing by 1.7L in this grade last time out. A better barrier this time can see him sit a touch closer with Brad Parnham reuniting with the mare. She continues to improve with racing and can get back to winning ways with this set-up. REMINISCENCE (9) threw up a poor one last start after looming large on straightening a fortnight ago. Pike hops off, but it was only 1 poor run and he's a colt with plenty of upside still. Happy to overlook one poor effort and he can bounce back in a big way. PANTILE WARRIOR (1) is a Victorian stayer resuming for Team Williams on the back of some impressive trials coming in. Pike rides which is a big push for his chances and if he can pick up from where he left off last campaign, he'll be right in the finish. CONDUCIVE (8) was too good last start on the quick turnaround and has to be included. DELTASON (2) is a handy type with 7f suiting now. Can go close.

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Horse Stats

#/Silk	Horse#/Horse	Power Rating	High Speed	Win %	Top 3%	Win Prob	Odds
6	Recent form sound. At the latest run made some head-way from midfield, 3rd of 15 at this track Grad Hcp 60+ on July 11 over 7f, 1.75 len behind Diamonds'n'rubies with 128lbs at $5.50. Before that won by a nose at this track Grad Hcp 60+ June 27 over 6f on a heavy track defeating Spicy Thang carrying 120lbs at $6.50. This sets up much better for her and a return to winning ways is on the cards. 1st Pick 6 Rock The Market Jockey: Brad Parnham Trainer: Simon A Miller J: Brad Parnham T: Simon A Miller	138	-	-	-	23%	7/2
Analysis Recent form sound. At the latest run made some head-way from midfield, 3rd of 15 at this track Grad Hcp 60+ on July 11 over 7f, 1.75 len behind Diamonds'n'rubies with 128lbs at $5.50. Before that won by a nose at this track Grad Hcp 60+ June 27 over 6f on a heavy track defeating Spicy Thang carrying 120lbs at $6.50. This sets up much better for her and a return to winning ways is on the cards.
9	Last start 11th of 15 at this track Grad Hcp 60+ on July 11 over 7f, 8 len behind Diamonds'n'rubies with 127lbs at $2.60. The race before that favourite, tracked the speed and boxed on steadily, won by 0.6 len at this track Cl1 June 17 over 6 ½f on a soft track defeating Gee Tee carrying 132lbs at $1.50. Form prior was superb so I'm happy to overlook one poor effort, with this suiting much better. 2nd Pick 9 Reminiscence Jockey: Chris Parnham Trainer: Grant & Alana Williams J: Chris Parnham T: Grant & Alana Williams	131	-	-	-	10%	9/1
Analysis Last start 11th of 15 at this track Grad Hcp 60+ on July 11 over 7f, 8 len behind Diamonds'n'rubies with 127lbs at $2.60. The race before that favourite, tracked the speed and boxed on steadily, won by 0.6 len at this track Cl1 June 17 over 6 ½f on a soft track defeating Gee Tee carrying 132lbs at $1.50. Form prior was superb so I'm happy to overlook one poor effort, with this suiting much better.
1	Gelding returning from a spell and has won previously when first up. Finished off last preparation second last of 8 at Caulfield Bm78 April 4 over 1 ½m, 3.5 len behind The Western Front with 125lbs at $2.80. First up last campaign ran last of 8 at Caulfield Bm84 February 7 over 1m, 3.5 len behind Sneaky Sunrise with 119lbs at $6.50. Recent trial was superb and Pike sticking makes him an attractive commodity. 3rd Pick 1 Pantile Warrior Jockey: William Pike Trainer: Grant & Alana Williams J: William Pike T: Grant & Alana Williams	145	-	-	-	25%	3/1
Analysis Gelding returning from a spell and has won previously when first up. Finished off last preparation second last of 8 at Caulfield Bm78 April 4 over 1 ½m, 3.5 len behind The Western Front with 125lbs at $2.80. First up last campaign ran last of 8 at Caulfield Bm84 February 7 over 1m, 3.5 len behind Sneaky Sunrise with 119lbs at $6.50. Recent trial was superb and Pike sticking makes him an attractive commodity.

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