Belmont 18 May 2024
GOING: G(4)
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HAPPY 40TH DANNY WILKINSON HANDICAP 1000m Track: GOOD 4 Clear (Max: 26) Rail: True. (Pent: 7.3). |
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Pace genuine with Kings Honour and Miss Flirtacious pressing hard closely followed by Avoidance and Trespassing. MISS FLIRTACIOUS (9) appears a filly on the way up, leading the field before ending up 1.1L behind a good winner in Open 3YO grade last time out. She was a good winner over this trip two back and she can be prominent from the inside draw. Improving with every run, but would just need to repeat her latest effort to get back to winning ways. KINGS HONOUR (7) was far too good as favourite at Ascot last time out, bolting in as favourite. He looks to have plenty of ability as well and can continue his rise through the ranks. Wouldn't surprise to see him power over the top of them late. TOO DARDY (4) was superb at this track last campaign and hasn't been to the races since. He was impressive in a recent trial leading into this and he's expected to be right there at the pointy end. SWIM THROUGH (1) has won 4 races over this course and distance and back to this trip looks to suit. Can bounce back to form. WICKED VENOM (8) may get back in the run but can finish off strongly. SUGGESTED PLAY: Keen on Miss Flirtacious.
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| 1 | 68665 |
SWIM THROUGH
ASHLEY MALEY 4YO BROWN GELDING 60.0KG A W Maley, M J Rodgers, DJ McDonald, G Cornell, T W Churstain, C P Pearce & C Woodcock Useful type. Last start got back early 5th of 8 at Ascot Grad Hcp 60+ on April 27 over 1400m, 4.5 len behind Fast Flicker with 60kg at $17. The run before that 6th of 8 at Ascot Grad Hcp 60+ on April 20 over 1600m, 4 len behind Yarralea with 60kg at $26. Could easily blow them away in the dying stages. |
3 S PARNHAM |
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| 2 | 4227x |
CELEBRITY PRINCE
MICHAEL GRANTHAM 4YO BROWN GELDING 59.0KG Peters Investments Pty Ltd Has won previously first-up and resumes here after a break of five-and-a-half months. Finished off last campaign seventh of 14 at Ascot Grad Hcp 60+ December 9 over 1200m, 5 len behind Stormy Tawny carrying 55.5kg at $6. Previously first up; second of 9 at this track Grad Hcp 60+ September 2 over 1200m, soft track; a neck behind Berbere with 54.5kg at $11. Will take a lot from this run but stays under notice. |
10 WILLIAM PIKE |
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| 3 | 59x82 |
AVOIDANCE
STEVE WOLFE 5YO BAY GELDING 59.0KG C G Thompson Third-up today and won third-up previously. First-up ran last of 8 at Ascot Rtg 72+ on April 6 over 1000m, 9 len behind Thomas Magnum carrying 54kg at $26. Second-up rolled along in front then was edged out late 2nd of 7 at Ascot Rtg 62+ on April 27 over 1000m, 0.7 len behind Brave Strike carrying 57kg at $21. Thereabouts last time out. Definite top-three prospect. |
7 S MCGRUDDY |
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| 4 | x213x |
TOO DARDY
J ERKELENS 4YO B/BR GELDING 59.0KG M A Biggs, S G Butson, N Biggs, Miss I Schweers, Mrs S George, N Falanitama, S George, Ms C Butson, Ms R Solmerano, Ms E Butson, Ms L Dorph-Petersen, RM Biggs, Mrs C L Biggs & J Waight Resumes after a break of ten months and has been in the money when fresh before. Finished off last campaign third of 10 at this track 3yo Hcp 62+ July 8 over 1200m, soft track; 0.7 len behind Universal Flair carrying 57.5kg at $2.30. When resuming last campaign second of 7 at this track 3yo 0Mwly June 7 over 1000m, in the wet; a neck behind Berbere with 59.5kg at $3. Returns in a winnable race. |
5 B LOUIS |
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| 5 | 755x6 |
MILITARY POWER
JIM P TAYLOR 4YO CHESTNUT GELDING 58.0KG Mrs T Taylor, Mrs LP Taylor, Ms B J Taylor, Ms M A Clarke, Mrs L E Clarke, Mrs J C Maas, Mrs T A Maas, Mrs J L Chiera, Mrs A J Sardelic, Miss K Borg, Mrs C M Quartermaine, Mrs K Allen, Mrs C Farawah, Miss R Farawah & Miss N Puddy Second run back. First-up after six months second last of 7 at Ascot 0Mwly on May 8 over 1000m, 5 len behind Kings Honour with 57.5kg at $3.50. Previously second-up won by 0.5 len at Northam Cl3 August 10 over 1000m on a rain affected track defeating Art Of Sabrage with 57.5kg at $3. Needs to lift. |
2 J BROWN |
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| 6 | 6x1x4 |
ESTIMATOR
JADE TANGAROA 4YO BAY GELDING 58.0KG M A Epis & R T Harper Racing second-up today. Last run came from midfield; 4th of 13 at Pinjarra Cl3 on April 18 over 1000m, 1.1 len behind Plato Or Plomo with 59.5kg at $3. At only start last preparation favourite; tracked the speed and boxed on steadily; won by 0.8 len at this track Cl1 August 23 over 1000m defeating City Angel carrying 58kg at $3.80. Solid top-three hope. |
8 B PARNHAM |
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| 7 | 2x211 |
KINGS HONOUR
HAYDEN BALLANTYNE 3YO BAY GELDING 58.0KG M J Lukatelich, Dr R J Lukatelich, S Erceg, J H Featherby, R M Graebner, G J Radich & Mrs M R Wills Chasing a hat-trick. At the latest run favourite; came from midfield and won by 2.5 len at Ascot 0Mwly May 8 over 1000m defeating Riseanfall carrying 57kg at $2.50. Before that favourite; won by 0.9 len at Pinjarra 3yo Mdn April 24 over 1000m defeating Rocking Gem with 57kg at $1.10. Racing well and can win again. |
4 JARRAD NOSKE |
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| 8 | 28182 |
WICKED VENOM
RHYS RADFORD 3YO BAY GELDING 58.0KG D M Milne, P Dunbar, J G Delahunty, S Thompson, A Barranca & K Vulich Last start 2nd of 9 at Ascot Grad Hcp 56+ on May 4 over 1000m, slow going 2 len behind Treasured Queen with 58.5kg at $10. Before that 8th of 10 at Ascot Rtg 66+ on April 20 over 1100m, 4.5 len behind The Boss Lady with 55kg at $9.50. Thereabouts last start and won't be far away again. |
9 JORDAN TURNER |
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| 9 | 2x113 |
MISS FLIRTACIOUS
LUKE FERNIE 3YO CHESTNUT FILLY 55.0KG L K Fernie, K Doak & Miss M Manfredini Form hard to fault. Last start 3rd in a small field at Ascot 3yo Hcp 62+ on May 4 over 1200m, on a slow track; 1.1 len behind Twain's Angel with 54kg at $16. The start before that raced right near the speed and boxed on; won by a neck at Ascot Cl1 April 25 over 1000m defeating Riseanfall with 57.5kg at $4.50. Drawn to get the gun run out of the inside barrier. |
1 CHRIS PARNHAM |
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| 10 | 3100x |
TRESPASSING
SUE OLIVE 4YO BAY GELDING 55.0KG Mrs J Andrews, R F Drage, Mrs K M Drage, J Cooney, D P Andrews, G K Lennon & Gold Front Thoroughbred Breeding & Racing Resuming after a break of five months. Finished off last preparation second last of 13 at Ascot Cl1 December 20 over 1200m, 6 len behind King's Parade carrying 60kg at $7.50. First up last campaign third of 9 at Ascot Mdn November 1 over 1200m, 0.5 len behind King's Parade carrying 58kg at $3. This looks too tough. |
11 LAQDAR RAMOLY |
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| 11 | 2158x |
HORIZON
GREG CARIGE 8YO BAY GELDING 55.0KG Mrs M A Carige Resuming after a break of seven months. Finished off last campaign eighth of 11 at Ascot 0Mwly October 25 over 1100m, 4.5 len behind Mystic Jane with 55kg at $41. When resuming last campaign fifth of 9 at Northam Cl3 June 29 over 1000m, 3.5 len behind On The Full with 54.5kg at $101. Cannot enthuse. |
6 JADE MC NAUGHT |
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