AU - Belmont Park - Race 8

Thoroughbred

10 Runners

OPEN

Turf

SOFT 5

89.3K

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Verdict

The feature of the day now where HOT AND HIGH (5) looks to extend her unbeaten record. She bolted in to win the Lee-Steere Stakes before the break when third-up and out to 7f last campaign and she's trending the same way here. Fiore was on board for that effort and reunites with the filly today. Can make it six from six. LADIES PRO (8) somehow managed to get the job done last start in an Open 3YO race with The Wizard working his magic in the straight. She's always shaped as a good filly on the way up and ran a strong figure to win last time out. Can go on with the job without surprising. WESTERN ACE (2) is a big price today after a solid return effort where he only warmed to the task late. Likely to get back again, but there's good speed engaged and it wouldn't surprise to see him storm over the top. VATICAN STORM (7) finished off strongly last start and looks set to run well on the back of that effort. WESTBOUND (1) can feature despite being right back in trip today.

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Horse Stats

#/Silk	Horse#/Horse	Power Rating	High Speed	Win %	Top 3%	Win Prob	Odds
5	Third-up today and won third-up in the past. Resuming favourite, tracked the speed and boxed on steadily, won by 0.5 len at Ascot Rtg 66+ May 9 over 6f defeating Gi Gi Pops with 125lbs at $1.70. Second-up favourite, raced right near the speed and boxed on, won by 0.5 len at this track Rtg 66+ May 23 over 6 ½f defeating Nicciana carrying 125lbs at $1.85. Can extend her unbeaten record with a very suitable set up. 1st Pick 5 Hot And High Jockey: Lucy Fiore Trainer: Dion Luciani J: Lucy Fiore T: Dion Luciani	214	-	-	-	43%	11/8
Analysis Third-up today and won third-up in the past. Resuming favourite, tracked the speed and boxed on steadily, won by 0.5 len at Ascot Rtg 66+ May 9 over 6f defeating Gi Gi Pops with 125lbs at $1.70. Second-up favourite, raced right near the speed and boxed on, won by 0.5 len at this track Rtg 66+ May 23 over 6 ½f defeating Nicciana carrying 125lbs at $1.85. Can extend her unbeaten record with a very suitable set up.
8	Form hard to fault. Last start favourite, ran on from midfield and won by a head at this track 3yo Hcp 59+ May 16 over 7f on a soft track defeating Peaceful Ruler with 131lbs at $2.10. The start before that eased back early on 4th in a small field at Ascot 3yo Hcp 58+ on April 25 over 7f, 1.75 len behind Spellborn with 132lbs at $1.75. Somehow got the job done last start and she looks a filly going places. 2nd Pick 8 Ladies Pro Jockey: William Pike Trainer: Grant & Alana Williams J: William Pike T: Grant & Alana Williams	212	-	-	-	29%	5/2
Analysis Form hard to fault. Last start favourite, ran on from midfield and won by a head at this track 3yo Hcp 59+ May 16 over 7f on a soft track defeating Peaceful Ruler with 131lbs at $2.10. The start before that eased back early on 4th in a small field at Ascot 3yo Hcp 58+ on April 25 over 7f, 1.75 len behind Spellborn with 132lbs at $1.75. Somehow got the job done last start and she looks a filly going places.
2	Second run back. First-up after four months eased back early on 5th of 10 at this track 3yo Plate on May 23 over 6f, 4.5 len behind Ourgirlcanrun with 131lbs at $31. Previously second-up won by 1.1 len at Ascot W/Speed Mdn December 20 over 7f defeating You Can Call Me Al carrying 125lbs at $2.40. Was building nicely late in the race first-up and a case can be made for him at a big price. 3rd Pick 2 Western Ace Jockey: Jarrad Noske Trainer: Trevor Andrews J: Jarrad Noske T: Trevor Andrews	111	-	-	-	2%	66/1
Analysis Second run back. First-up after four months eased back early on 5th of 10 at this track 3yo Plate on May 23 over 6f, 4.5 len behind Ourgirlcanrun with 131lbs at $31. Previously second-up won by 1.1 len at Ascot W/Speed Mdn December 20 over 7f defeating You Can Call Me Al carrying 125lbs at $2.40. Was building nicely late in the race first-up and a case can be made for him at a big price.

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