AU - Rockhampton - Race 5

Thoroughbred

10 Runners

Benchmark

Turf

GOOD 4

14.6K

VIEW

Verdict

BELVEDERE MISS (5) collected her maiden over today's journey at Mackay two runs ago. Stepped up to 6 ½f in a BM58 here last start and did well to be beaten under two lengths after being in the firing line all the way. This looks an ideal set-up. LUXOR PRINCE (6) has not won since May 2022 but produced a real eye-catcher here last time out, flashing home for third at the end of 7f. Coming back in trip is a small concern, as is the win drought. Each-way prospects. BOLD AS BRASS (1) was too bad to be true over 5 ½f at Gatton last start, that run following a good second over today's trip at Kilcoy ten days earlier. Draws a nice gate and should be given another chance. SPITZBERG (9) backs up six days after making late ground to be beaten just 1.4 lengths over 5 ½f at Mackay. Better placed over this trip. MAKING HISTORY (10) has been hitting the line well in shorter races and will appreciate getting over more ground this time.

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Horse Stats

#/Silk	Horse#/Horse	Power Rating	High Speed	Win %	Top 3%	Win Prob	Odds
5	Dual acceptor. At the latest run sat on the speed and boxed on steadily 5th of 10 at this track 0 - 58 on July 9 over 6 ½f, 1.75 len behind Humble Hero with 117lbs at $8.50. The start before that raced right near the speed and boxed on, won by 1.0 len at Mackay 3yo Mdn July 2 over 6f in soft going defeating Atomic Time carrying 123lbs at $5. Well placed. Rates highly and is right in the mix again despite a tricky gate. 1st Pick 5 Belvedere Miss Jockey: Warwick Satherley Trainer: John Wigginton J: Warwick Satherley T: John Wigginton	127	-	-	-	23%	7/2
Analysis Dual acceptor. At the latest run sat on the speed and boxed on steadily 5th of 10 at this track 0 - 58 on July 9 over 6 ½f, 1.75 len behind Humble Hero with 117lbs at $8.50. The start before that raced right near the speed and boxed on, won by 1.0 len at Mackay 3yo Mdn July 2 over 6f in soft going defeating Atomic Time carrying 123lbs at $5. Well placed. Rates highly and is right in the mix again despite a tricky gate.
6	Dual acceptor. At the latest run 3rd of 12 at this track Bm58 on July 21 over 7f, 1.1 len behind Hou Long Gwai carrying 114lbs at $13. The start before that got back early 6th of 10 at this track 0 - 58 on July 9 over 6 ½f, 4 len behind Humble Hero with 121lbs at $61. Well placed to play a major role. 2nd Pick 6 Luxor Prince Jockey: Tahlia Fenlon Trainer: Tim Cook J: Tahlia Fenlon T: Tim Cook	109	-	-	-	56%	4/5
Analysis Dual acceptor. At the latest run 3rd of 12 at this track Bm58 on July 21 over 7f, 1.1 len behind Hou Long Gwai carrying 114lbs at $13. The start before that got back early 6th of 10 at this track 0 - 58 on July 9 over 6 ½f, 4 len behind Humble Hero with 121lbs at $61. Well placed to play a major role.
1	Last start ran last of 12 at Gatton 0 - 55 on July 10 over 5 ½f, 5.5 len behind Siglo De Oro carrying 131lbs at $5.50. Before that 2nd of 12 at Kilcoy 0 - 55 on June 30 over 6f, on a wet track, 2.25 len behind Russian Ripper with 131lbs at $4. Can bounce back as that last effort was out of character. 3rd Pick 1 Bold As Brass Jockey: Les Tilley Trainer: Paul Jenkins J: Les Tilley T: Paul Jenkins	129	-	-	-	17%	5/1
Analysis Last start ran last of 12 at Gatton 0 - 55 on July 10 over 5 ½f, 5.5 len behind Siglo De Oro carrying 131lbs at $5.50. Before that 2nd of 12 at Kilcoy 0 - 55 on June 30 over 6f, on a wet track, 2.25 len behind Russian Ripper with 131lbs at $4. Can bounce back as that last effort was out of character.

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