AU - Belmont Park - Race 8

Thoroughbred

11 Runners

8.2f

Benchmark

Turf

SOFT 7

56.2K

VIEW

Verdict

CORRECT CHOICE (9) was far too good last time out, rounding them up and winning with ease in the WA Day Cup and posting a strong figure in the process. Martinan's claim sees him right down in the weights here and if he can run up to his last start rating, he can repeat the dose. OUR PALADIN AL (5) is better than he showed last start in the Hyperion Stakes and should appreciate the easier company today. If he can sit closer today fourth-up into the campaign, he can get back to his best form and make his presence felt. OPPORTUNISTIC (4) showed glimpses of his old form last start after a few disappointing efforts in a row. He now gets Pike on board from a good draw and the rise in distance is a big tick. Wouldn't surprise to see him get back to winning form. COOL MEMORY (1) returned in good order here last start with a strong front-running effort. Will take catching again. SNIPPY WHICH (6) is racing in good order and can't be left out of calculations.

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Horse Stats

#/Silk	Horse#/Horse	Power Rating	High Speed	Win %	Top 3%	Win Prob	Odds
9	Recent form sound. At the latest run won by 1.4 len at Northam Wa Day June 1 over 1m on a soft track defeating Astro World with 128lbs at $6.50. The start before that made some head-way from midfield, 3rd of 15 at this track Rtg 66+ on May 23 over 1m, 2 len behind Sixinch Heels carrying 121lbs at $8.50. Rates highly on his latest win and he can go on with the job. 1st Pick 9 Correct Choice Jockey: Cassey Martinan Trainer: Michael Grantham J: Cassey Martinan T: Michael Grantham	145	-	-	-	23%	7/2
Analysis Recent form sound. At the latest run won by 1.4 len at Northam Wa Day June 1 over 1m on a soft track defeating Astro World with 128lbs at $6.50. The start before that made some head-way from midfield, 3rd of 15 at this track Rtg 66+ on May 23 over 1m, 2 len behind Sixinch Heels carrying 121lbs at $8.50. Rates highly on his latest win and he can go on with the job.
5	At the latest run second last of 13 at this track in the G3 Hyperion on May 30 over 1m, on a slow track, 9 len behind Western Empire carrying 130lbs at $31. The run before that from last on the turn 6th of 9 at this track Rtg 72+ on May 16 over 1m, on a slow track, 1.5 len behind Major Mario with 130lbs at $7. Back in grade here and he can return to his best form. 2nd Pick 5 Our Paladin Al Jockey: Steven Parnham Trainer: Russell Stewart J: Steven Parnham T: Russell Stewart	117	-	-	-	25%	3/1
Analysis At the latest run second last of 13 at this track in the G3 Hyperion on May 30 over 1m, on a slow track, 9 len behind Western Empire carrying 130lbs at $31. The run before that from last on the turn 6th of 9 at this track Rtg 72+ on May 16 over 1m, on a slow track, 1.5 len behind Major Mario with 130lbs at $7. Back in grade here and he can return to his best form.
4	Third-up today and won third-up previously. First-up 7th of 14 at Ascot Rtg 72+ on May 9 over 7f, 4 len behind Wineaclocksumwhere with 123lbs at $14. Second run from a spell 4th of 15 at this track Rtg 78+ on May 30 over 7f, slow going 1.75 len behind Russian To The Bar with 117lbs at $10. Showed glimpses last start and he may be back in business third-up for Pike. 3rd Pick 4 Opportunistic Jockey: William Pike Trainer: Michael Grantham J: William Pike T: Michael Grantham	178	-	-	-	10%	9/1
Analysis Third-up today and won third-up previously. First-up 7th of 14 at Ascot Rtg 72+ on May 9 over 7f, 4 len behind Wineaclocksumwhere with 123lbs at $14. Second run from a spell 4th of 15 at this track Rtg 78+ on May 30 over 7f, slow going 1.75 len behind Russian To The Bar with 117lbs at $10. Showed glimpses last start and he may be back in business third-up for Pike.

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