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The Sharon Miller trained Stagnite broke back into the winner's stall last weekend, and appears set to go back to back at Belmont on Saturday.
A narrow victor of the Listed W.A. Breeders' Classic last preparation, the son of Danehill Express has displayed plenty of ability and is clearly heading in the right direction.
Saluting in four of five career starts, Stagnite made amends for his first up defeat, when saluting narrowly here last start.
Though not by an extensive margin, his performance had plenty of merit and he should be ready to produce his best racing third up.
The in-form William Pike sticks aboard and currently strikes at 25% for the Sharon Miller stable and overall runs at a POT of +11.3%.
From the awkward draw, he is expected to roll forward and settle just off the speed, and prove very hard to hold out in the straight.
Currently a 3-1 chance in early markets does appear well over the odds as we have him marked closer to 6-4, and expect him to start the outright favourite on Saturday.
Handy mare Bippo No Bungus returned in fair order last start and is expected to make her presence felt in the second event.
Having held her own in Melbourne during the Summer months, the daughter of Dubawi does appear very well placed if able to produce her best form.
In six attempts over the mile, she has placed in five and has won two of four attempts when racing second up.
The form behind Bonaria, A Time For Julia and Text'N Hurley sets her apart on Timeform weight adjusted ratings, and she presents great value at her current quote.
Currently installed a 11-2 chance appears well over the odds, as we have her second favourite in our market.
With some query over Dominating running out a strong mile, we are happy to stick with Bippo No Bungus at good each-way odds.
Star sprinter Smoko stamped himself as the real deal last weekend and Sonburg proved game in defeat, when just giving Soldier's Lass too much start.
BET OF THE DAY: Race 6 #4 Stagnite @ $4.00
EACH-WAY PLAY: Race 2 #7 Bippo No Bungus @ $6.50
