Belmont 17 Jun 2026
GOING: S(7)
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DRUMMOND GOLF MAIDEN 1200m Track: SOFT 7 Clouds (Max: 15) Rail: +12m Entire. |
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Expecting a strong tempo over this journey. FUGAKU (7) impressed in her last trial and looks set to fire on debut for Team Williams and Lucy Fiore. She should be well positioned from the barrier draw and Fiore did partner her in her first trial back in February. Can make a statement on debut. FREE RIDE (1) tackled two Saturday races to begin his campaign and wasn't disgraced in those stronger events. He'll be fitter for a recent trial where he was solid and the inside draw today is a big help. CJP rides and he can notch up his maiden win. BLUE TANG (6) bolted in at the trials recently and looks set for a bold showing on debut. She's a half to the handy Tonkin and it wouldn't surprise to see her fire. VIOLET VICTORY (5) improved with the blinkers on in his latest trial and with an inside draw today, he won't be far away. TWICE THE RAIN (2) can improve with the debut effort under his belt. SUGGESTED PLAY: Fugaku gets the nod on debut.
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FREE RIDE
LUKE FERNIE 2YO B/BR GELDING 57.0KG L K Fernie, B Fleay, G J Fleay, Mrs M Fleay & P Fleay Resuming. Finished off last campaign fifth of 10 at Pinjarra 2yo Swp January 3 over 1200m, 2.5 len behind Wolf Whistle Zel carrying 57kg at $9. On debut fifth of 12 at Ascot 2yo Swp December 6 over 1000m, 1.5 len behind Red Lark carrying 57kg at $21. Has race experience on his side and he can return with a bang. |
2 CLINT JOHNSTON-PORTER |
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TWICE THE RAIN
ADAM DURRANT 2YO BAY GELDING 57.0KG A J Phelan At debut, led to the turn then faded 8th of 10 at this track 2yo Mdn on June 3 over 1200m, on a slow track; 5 len behind Ace Queen Suited carrying 57kg at $14. Can improve quickly with the race experience under his belt, as well as the blinkers going on. |
6 HOLLY NOTTLE |
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FORCE FIELD
TREVOR ANDREWS 2YO BAY COLT 57.0KG Mrs J Andrews, G Armanasco, Mungrup Pty Ltd (Mgr: G R Williamson), C Carter, M Tarling, M D Tarling, M A Cowcher, G F Zanich, Mrs P J Zanich, W J Smith, T Sessions, C Wych, J Cathcart, P O Griffiths, Mrs D M Griffiths & L A Mccrae First starter by Splintex - Shimmer Lake purchased for AUD $ 42,500 (Magic Millions 2025 Perth Yearling Sale). Has run a number of ordinary trials leading in today's debut. Not seen on the track to assess positively. Watch for any market moves. |
4 S PARNHAM |
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MAGIC SWOOP
MISTY BAZELEY 2YO BAY GELDING 57.0KG D E Skipworth, Mrs M D Skipworth, Mrs M L Bazeley & A M Bazeley Two-year-old gelding (Sessions - Wings Of Hope) will no doubt benefit from the three trials leading in today's debut. Was third in a Lark Hill trial over 1050m on June 2. Tough assignment. |
9 P J HARVEY |
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VIOLET VICTORY
NEVILLE PARNHAM 2YO BAY GELDING 57.0KG Mrs C A Parnham, Mrs G Pearson, Mrs M J Webster, Mrs J L Parnham, Ms D A Dillon, Mrs S J Parnham, Mrs J B Fagan, Mrs K A White, Ms K L Fagan, Mrs M S Di Nella, Ms C Marocchi, Mrs J Gangemi, Mrs C Little & Mrs P A Simpson First starter by Gingerbread Man gelding from the Neville Parnham yard. Was runner-up in a trial at Belmont Park on June 8 over 1000m. Blinkers went on for his latest trial and he was much better, so a forward showing is expected with the inside draw in his favour. |
1 LAQDAR RAMOLY |
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BLUE TANG
DANIEL MORTON 2YO GREY FILLY 55.0KG Forest View Farm Syndicate (Mgr: B G Duncan) Two-year-old filly making debut by Blue Point out of Gridelin. Won a barrier trial over 1000m at Belmont Park on June 8. Her most recent trial was very impressive and she can make a statement on debut. |
5 B PARNHAM |
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FUGAKU
GRANT & ALANA WILLIAMS 2YO BAY FILLY 55.0KG Mt Hallowell Stud (Mgr: C G Thompson) Two-year-old filly having first run by leading sire Maurice out of Biarchi. Won a trial at Lark Hill over 1050m June 2. A strong trial win recently has her a leading chance on debut. |
3 LUCY FIORE |
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GENTLE TOUCH
SIMON A MILLER 2YO CHESTNUT FILLY 55.0KG S A Miller, R D Meadowcroft, P W Jones, C W Chalwell, J Carone, R L Meadowcroft, B J Meadowcroft, A D Meadowcroft, K L Meadowcroft & Mrs B D Meadowcroft First starter by St Mark's Basilica out of Soft Kiss AUD $ 80,000 (Magic Millions 2024 Gold Coast National Weanling Sale) purchase. Was third in a trial at Belmont Park over 1000m June 8. Fitter for a recent trial placing and stable strike-rate with debutantes is strong. |
8 CHLOE AZZOPARDI |
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NEW YORK GROOVE
DAVID HARRISON 2YO BR/BL FILLY 55.0KG Mrs N Haynes, Mrs J B Harrison, Miss A K Morton & Ms D Schneider First starter by Manhattan Rain out of Jamaica Jeuney purchased for AUD $ 24,000 (Magic Millions 2025 Perth Yearling Sale). Has a total of three trials prior to her debut today. Prefer to see under race conditions. |
7 J WHITING |
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