Belmont 03 Aug 2024
GOING: S(7)
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VALE PAT OLIVER HANDICAP 2100m Track: SOFT 7 Clouds (Max: 12) Rail: Out 6m Entire. (Pent: 5.8). |
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Iowa should be able to comfortably find the front. Tricky race. STRIKE NOW (4) has been performing well over this trip of late and gets the blinkers back on again. Lucy Fiore has won when steering previously and the inside draw should see him hold a good spot in running. Ticking along well and can return to winning ways. GOD'S GARDEN (9) went close two back before a disappointing effort over a similar trip a fortnight ago. CJP hops in the saddle now with the winkers coming back off the mare. Can hold a good spot in the running line and a return to her best would see her hard to hold out. IOWA (1) stuck on well over the mile first-up and steps right out to his preferred distance now. He is known to dip second-up, but Parnham sticks from a good draw and he'll be able to find the front. Sure to take plenty of catching. XTRAREVZ (3) will appreciate the rise in trip and the booking of Pike suggests he's ready to fire now. Can make his presence felt. EMERALD TRADER (5) is racing well and has claims. SUGGESTED PLAY: Strike Now goes on top.
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| 1 | 227x4 |
IOWA
SIMON A MILLER 6YO BAY GELDING 60.0KG S Darby, A Black, B Bradley, P Irish, S Lewis, A Luciano, C McGrath, M Sultana, D Wilden-Constantin, Around The Bay (Mgr: Dr A Testro), GeeGeesbrotherbell (Mgr: P Gambell), Highflyer Racing (Mgr: Mrs D Fletcher), Rastas Racing, Symons Adamson, Darby Racing Iowa & Coogee Old Boys Second run back. First-up after five months raced on the speed and boxed on steadily 4th of 13 at this track Rtg 71+ on July 13 over 1600m, on a slow track; 2.25 len behind Falcon Trader with 58.5kg at $26. Previously second-up second last of 9 at Randwick Kensington Bm72 on November 1 over 1800m, 6 len behind Lyrical Gangster carrying 61.5kg at $19. Strong winning chance. |
4 CHRIS PARNHAM |
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| 2 | x5648 |
BENJI'S
CLIFFORD GREEN 7YO B/BR GELDING 57.0KG C R Green Useful gelding. Last start second last of 9 at this track Rtg 78+ on July 27 over 1600m, slow going 6 len behind Desennea with 54kg at $26. Before that sat on the speed and boxed on steadily 4th of 9 at this track Rtg 78+ on July 13 over 1400m, slow going 3.5 len behind Triple Jay with 52.5kg at $11. Can do a lot better than that last run. |
7 MADI DERRICK |
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| 3 | 31x08 |
XTRAREVZ
G & A WILLIAMS 5YO BAY GELDING 57.0KG Seymour Bloodstock (Mgr: D S Thomas), L I Williams, S Conlan, T J Day, R A Dickinson, A J Knight, B J Smith, S M Young, J MacDonald, D Young & Wickerboyz No. 2 (Mgr: M J Castricum) Third-up today and placed third-up in the past. Resuming 10th of 14 at this track Grad Hcp 60+ on July 13 over 1400m, slow going 10 len behind Berbere with 58.5kg at $26. Second-up eased back early on 8th of 11 at this track Rtg 66+ on July 27 over 1600m, slow going 4.5 len behind Ginger Green carrying 57kg at $51. Can improve on recent efforts. |
10 WILLIAM PIKE |
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| 4 | 51444 |
STRIKE NOW
JASON MILLER 6YO BROWN GELDING 56.0KG W M Cowcher & J Price Useful gelding. At the latest run 4th of 10 at this track Rtg 66+ on July 20 over 2200m, on a slow track; 3 len behind Kisses From Kelly carrying 57.5kg at $9. The run before that 4th of 10 at this track Rtg 66+ on July 6 over 2100m, on a slow track; 2.75 len behind Antique Miss with 57.5kg at $19. Leading chance again. |
1 LUCY FIORE |
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| 5 | x3328 |
EMERALD TRADER
J L WATSON 7YO BAY GELDING 56.0KG Mrs L J Watson, R W Watson & K R Watson Useful gelding. Most recently eased back early on 8th of 14 at this track Grad Hcp 60+ on July 20 over 1600m, on a slow track; 4 len behind Sensessional carrying 58kg at $5.50. The start before that came from the tail of the field 2nd of 11 at this track Grad Hcp 60+ on June 15 over 1650m, slow going 2.75 len behind Antique Miss with 60kg at $6.50. Has the ability to take this out. |
6 J WHITING |
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| 6 | 0x6x0 |
ARMED AND READY
B W OWEN 10YO BAY GELDING 55.0KG P J Bruce, S White, K J Leahy (Jnr), G D Schultz, S Razga, D M Fitzsimons, Ms K A Day, R W Sinclair, K A Sinclair, Mrs F E Sinclair, D W Sinclair & P J Daly Second-up today. Last start ran last of 11 at Kalgoorlie Rtg 58+ on July 14 over 1400m, slow going 14 len behind Dance Of Thunder with 58.5kg at $61. At only start last preparation eased back early on 6th of 8 at this track 0Mwly on March 13 over 1600m, 7 len behind Tin Chooks with 55.5kg at $81. Unlikely to threaten. |
8 CHLOE AZZOPARDI |
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| 7 | 50683 |
BAMBUN BOY
SUE OLIVE 7YO B/BR GELDING 55.0KG J S Latham Last start 3rd of 14 at Pinjarra Scarpside 0Mwly on July 17 over 1800m, 0.5 len behind Super Romani carrying 56.5kg at $13. The race before that sat behind the speed prior to fading 8th of 15 at Pinjarra Scarpside Cl3 on July 3 over 1800m, 5.5 len behind Expelliarmus carrying 59kg at $9. Not far off the winner latest and looks a genuine hope. |
5 P CARBERY |
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| 8 | x0877 |
CANDLELIGHT SUPPER
A D MATHEWS 6YO BR/BL MARE 55.0KG J D Chalmers, P C Hodgkinson, N B Whatmore & P F Greene Most recently 7th of 10 at this track Rtg 66+ on July 20 over 2200m, on a slow track; 7 len behind Kisses From Kelly with 55kg at $21. Before that sat behind the speed prior to fading 7th of 10 at this track Rtg 66+ on July 6 over 2100m, slow going 6 len behind Antique Miss with 55.5kg at $51. Will need plenty of improvement to feature. |
9 T TURNER |
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| 9 | 45226 |
GOD'S GARDEN
SUE OLIVE 7YO BAY MARE 55.0KG Mrs T L Itzstein, S A Little & R W Baty Most recently 6th of 10 at this track Rtg 66+ on July 20 over 2200m, on a slow track; 5 len behind Kisses From Kelly carrying 54.5kg at $10. The race before that 2nd of 10 at this track Grad Hcp 60+ on June 29 over 2200m, slow going 1.3 len behind Kisses From Kelly with 55kg at $10. Has been racing well at this level recently and warrants plenty of respect. |
2 CLINT JOHNSTON-PORTER |
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| 10 | 06993 |
STYLAX
FRED KERSLEY 7YO B/BR GELDING 55.0KG Ms T A Bannister At the latest run made significant ground from the rear of the field 3rd of 16 at this track Rtg 50+ on July 24 over 2200m, on heavy track; 4 len behind Royal Elite with 60.5kg at $21. The race before that 9th of 13 at this track Rtg 71+ on July 13 over 1600m, slow going 5.5 len behind Falcon Trader carrying 55kg at $101. A top-three finish would surprise. |
3 J AZZOPARDI |
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