AU - Belmont Park - Race 8

Thoroughbred

13 Runners

Class 3

Turf

SOFT 6

21.2K

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Verdict

COSMIC SPIRIT (6) disappointed last start at Pinjarra after a strong return effort. Pike reunites with the mare today as the blinkers go on for the first time. Expecting her to be better suited out in trip and now third-up after a long spell, she can start getting back to her best. ZEEZEA (2) was too good here a fortnight ago, winning well after jumping a $21 chance. Nottle rides now and she is a third-up winner in the past. Will need some luck from the draw, but she won't be far away if she can run up to her latest effort. CHOUX SHOE (1) finished behind Zeezea last start when 1.7L off the winner as the race favourite. Tsang's claim is a bonus and she should get every chance from the draw. Can feature in the finish again. GAV HAS SPOKEN (11) was impressive first-up and can be in the finish. ARTIE'S STORM (8) can feature third-up from the inside barrier.

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Horse Stats

#/Silk	Horse#/Horse	Power Rating	High Speed	Win %	Top 3%	Win Prob	Odds
6	Third-up today and won third-up in the past. Resuming 3rd of 13 at Northam on July 9 over 6 ½f, on a slow track, 2 len behind Classic Ruler with 125lbs at $4.40. Last start 11th of 13 at Pinjarra Scarpside on July 22 over 6 ½f, 6 len behind God's Gate carrying 112lbs at $5. Blinkers go on now and sharp improvement is expected. 1st Pick 6 Cosmic Spirit Jockey: William Pike Trainer: Michael Grantham J: William Pike T: Michael Grantham	154	-	-	-	25%	3/1
Analysis Third-up today and won third-up in the past. Resuming 3rd of 13 at Northam on July 9 over 6 ½f, on a slow track, 2 len behind Classic Ruler with 125lbs at $4.40. Last start 11th of 13 at Pinjarra Scarpside on July 22 over 6 ½f, 6 len behind God's Gate carrying 112lbs at $5. Blinkers go on now and sharp improvement is expected.
2	Third-up today and won third-up in the past. First-up 6th of 14 at Pinjarra Scarpside on July 22 over 6 ½f, slow going 1.3 len behind Optimus Prime carrying 129lbs at $41. Last start ran on from midfield and won by 1.75 len at this track on August 5 over 7f in soft going defeating Playing Free carrying 126lbs at $21. Can go on with the job following a strong win last time. 2nd Pick 2 Zeezea Jockey: Holly Nottle Trainer: Summer Dickson J: Holly Nottle T: Summer Dickson	128	-	-	-	17%	5/1
Analysis Third-up today and won third-up in the past. First-up 6th of 14 at Pinjarra Scarpside on July 22 over 6 ½f, slow going 1.3 len behind Optimus Prime carrying 129lbs at $41. Last start ran on from midfield and won by 1.75 len at this track on August 5 over 7f in soft going defeating Playing Free carrying 126lbs at $21. Can go on with the job following a strong win last time.
1	At the latest run came from midfield, 3rd of 12 at this track on August 5 over 7f, on a slow track, 1.75 len behind Zeezea carrying 130lbs at $3.40. The start before that 7th of 12 at this track on July 29 over 7f, 2.75 len behind Romantic Ruler with 122lbs at $14. Made headway last time. Knocking on the door and she can feature again. 3rd Pick 1 Choux Shoe Jockey: Non Runner Trainer: Simon A Miller J: Non Runner T: Simon A Miller	164	-	-	-	1%	1000/1
Analysis At the latest run came from midfield, 3rd of 12 at this track on August 5 over 7f, on a slow track, 1.75 len behind Zeezea carrying 130lbs at $3.40. The start before that 7th of 12 at this track on July 29 over 7f, 2.75 len behind Romantic Ruler with 122lbs at $14. Made headway last time. Knocking on the door and she can feature again.

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