Belmont   06 Aug 2025
 
GOING: S(7)

LAWN PRIDE AUSTRALIA HANDICAP 1000m

Track: SOFT5   Clear (Max: 17)   Rail: +15m with cutaway.  

Several of these have good gate speed so a strong tempo is expected. GINGER MORPHEUS (2) led them up at Northam first-up but couldn't hold on when gunned down late in the race. He'll be fitter for that effort however and he should be prominent again from the inside barrier. Still looks to have some upside and he can get the job done this time. SNIPER'S SON (3) comes through that same race where he was only 0.8L off the winner and not far behind Ginger Morpheus. Pike replaces the apprentice hoop this time and he's shown good early speed in the past. Can put his best foot forward again. THE MIGHTY BELL (5) ended up 1.3L off the winner last start down the Pinjarra straight. The winkers go back on now as she gets back around a bend and she looks poised to strike. DEFINE BEAUTIFUL (1) has trialled nicely coming into this and can play a role on resumption. GINGERBREAD GIRL (6) didn't get into the race first-up but looks well placed this time. Can feature in the finish. SUGGESTED PLAY: Ginger Morpheus can land the knockout blow.
1 x730x DEFINE BEAUTIFUL
TREVOR ANDREWS
4YO  BAY  MARE 60.0KG
T M Andrews, G W Rogers, R J Fuller, Go With The Flow (Mgr: P Cooke), D P Andrews, D A Houston, B W Griffiths, C B Atwell, B T Atwell, C Valenti, M J Ferguson, M Parfett, Einoncliff Park (Mgr: W Beynon), J P Hetherington, JPS Thoroughbreds (Mgr: P Houston), P Huckle, F Agostino, B Bowditch & S Preen
Resuming after a spell of nine months. Finished off last preparation when last of 13 at Ascot Rtg 66+ November 23 over 1200m, 6 len behind Miss Flirtacious with 54kg at $11. When resuming last campaign seventh of 13 at this track Cl3 October 23 over 1000m, 2.75 len behind Catch The Red Eye carrying 57kg at $3.50. Looks all set for a bright return.
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S O'DONNELL
Dark Blue, White Checks, Yellow Armbands And Cap, Dark Blue Peak
2 214x3 GINGER MORPHEUS
MICHAEL LANE
4YO  GR/CH  GELDING 60.0KG
Canal Enterprises (Mgr: P Z Capararo), S J Bell, P Z Capararo, M S Thorburn, Mrs T L Worthington, Mrs N J Mccormack, Mrs B F Ketteridge, Mrs J M Ditchburn, Ms O Taylor, M D Miller, Ms A Tan & Ms S Pickett
Second-up. First-up after five months tried to lead throughout but was claimed late 3rd of 12 at Northam Cl1 on July 16 over 1100m, slow going long-neck behind Countess Of Kenna with 60kg at $2.15. Previously second-up favourite; scored a big 3 len win at Bunbury Mdn February 16 over 1000m defeating King's Drama with 57kg at $1.24. Looks to still have some upside and he can go a couple better.
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CHRIS PARNHAM
Maroon, Dark Blue Checks
3 223x4 SNIPER'S SON
JOSH BROWN
4YO  BAY  GELDING 59.0KG
Josh Brown Racing (Mgr: J F Brown), S W Brown, G G Hunt & Miss C Forder
Second-up. First-up after two months tracked the speed and boxed on steadily 4th of 12 at Northam Cl1 on July 16 over 1100m, slow going 0.8 len behind Countess Of Kenna carrying 56.5kg at $10. Previously second-up 3rd in a small field at Esperance Cl2 on January 25 over 1100m, 3 len behind Zebedee Springs carrying 57.5kg at $2.15. Gets a key jockey switch now and can feature.
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WILLIAM PIKE
Green, Gold Hoops, Quartered Cap
4 3125x NICCIMOTA
JIM P TAYLOR
4YO  BAY  MARE 59.0KG
Mrs T Taylor, Mrs LP Taylor, J O'neil, Mrs C O'Neil, J O'neil, M Botica, P Harries & Mrs P J Castledine
Resuming after a spell of three-and-a-half months. Finished off last preparation second last in a small field at Ascot 3yo Hcp 55+ May 3 over 1000m, soft track; 2.75 len behind Kay Tee Why with 56.5kg at $20. When resuming last campaign fifth of 11 at Ascot Mdn December 18 over 1000m, 4.5 len behind Shmoov Moova carrying 54.5kg at $4.40. Capable of a bold return.
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CHANEL COOPER
Black, White Stripes, Green Sleeves And Cap
5 x3143 THE MIGHTY BELL
MS S BAKRANICH
5YO  BAY  MARE 58.0KG
A Walker & Mrs A E Walker
Recent form sound. At the latest run came from midfield; 3rd of 10 at Pinjarra Cl1 on July 23 over 1000m, on a slow track; 1.3 len behind God She's Sassy carrying 58kg at $8.50. The race before that 4th of 8 at Northam Cl3 on July 2 over 1000m, 2.5 len behind Desert Dancing carrying 56kg at $17. Racing well and should get her chance.
2
J WHITING
Cerise, Aqua Shamrock, Chevrons Sleeves, Shamrock Cap
6 124x6 GINGERBREAD GIRL
RYAN HILL
4YO  BAY  MARE 57.0KG
Greenfields Lodge Syndicate (Mgr: T M Patrizi) & Yarradale Stud
Second run back. First-up after three months from last on the turn 6th of 10 at Pinjarra Cl1 on July 23 over 1000m, slow going 2.5 len behind God She's Sassy carrying 57.5kg at $7.50. Previously second-up won by a head at Albany Mdn March 27 over 1100m defeating Lady Coco with 55kg at $2.60. This looks to set up better and she won't be far away.
5
B PARNHAM
White, Black Sleeves And Cap
7 8x479 PLAYFUL STAR
NEVILLE PARNHAM
4YO  GR/BR  MARE 57.0KG
N D Parnham, Mrs C A Parnham & Yarradale Stud (Mgr: Ms L J Sayers)
At the latest run 9th of 15 at this track Cl1 on July 30 over 1200m, slow going 4.5 len behind Diamond Dancer with 58kg at $41. The run before that got back early 7th of 12 at Northam Cl1 on July 16 over 1100m, slow going 2 len behind Countess Of Kenna with 58kg at $51. Can't recommend until improvement is shown.
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S PARNHAM
Maroon, Yellow Seams And Cap
8 x50x5 GOD'LL GETYA
MITCHELL PATEMAN
4YO  BROWN  GELDING 55.0KG
G J Hunter, R Dewson, P A Boardley, C N Cowcher, D O Toovey, Ms K N Dewson-Hall, Ms NJ Dewson, B G Ward, S B Withers, Stable Mannas (Mgr: Mrs S V Dawe), Mrs S V Dawe, J Meadows, G S Dawe, B O Stephens, G E Walker, B McMullen, LJ McCarthy, Ms D M McCarthy, AM Cherrington & Ms S B Cherrington
Second-up. First-up after three months raced on the speed and boxed on steadily 5th of 7 at Northam Mdn on July 10 over 1000m, on a slow track; 8 len behind God She's Sassy carrying 58kg at $3.20. Previously second-up ran last of 15 at Ascot 3yo Mdn on April 18 over 1200m, 14 len behind Exceed The Planet carrying 57kg at $17. Happy to risk.
6
P CARBERY
Black, Cerise Maltese Cross, Cerise Sleeves, Quartered Cap