Belmont   27 Jun 2026
 
GOING: S(7)

SWAN DRAUGHT PLATE 1000m

Track: GOOD 4   Rain (Max: 16)   Rail: +3m Entire.  

Anticipating good pressure with many of these lining up for the first time. MORNING THUNDER (1) was a very impressive debut winner at Ascot before going for a break, rounding up his rivals to win by 2L. Hasn't been sighted publicly since, but the booking of Pike is a big push for his chances. Can pick up from where he left off with this race shaping similarly to his debut win. FARNOVA (6) has led and faded her past two starts, missing by 2L last start at Belmont. The form out of that race has been solid and she now draws a better barrier. Can find the front a little easier today and now third-up into the campaign, she can get the job done. THE VOICE INSIDE (4) has shown good promise at the trials, winning his latest trial at this track and trip. The inside barrier is a big tick for him and he can make an impression on debut. BEYOND A DOUBT (2) is knocking on he door of a win, missing as favourite last time out. This is tougher but he's got race fitness on his side. QUEDJINUP (9) has to be included with a couple of winning trials under her belt. SUGGESTED PLAY: Morning Thunder can resume on a winning note.
1 1x MORNING THUNDER
LUKE FERNIE
2YO  BAY  COLT 58.0KG
R K Bavcevic
Resumes from a spell after only one run when won by 2 len at Ascot 2yo Swp February 21 over 1000m defeating Ruthless Angel carrying 57kg at $4. Impressive on debut and he can pick up from where he left off.
7
WILLIAM PIKE
Red, White Checks And Sleeves, Royal Blue Armbands, Collar And Cuffs, White Cap, Royal Blue Spot
2 9x22 BEYOND A DOUBT
MICHELLE HAGLEY
2YO  BAY  GELDING 56.0KG
Ms K V Hagley, Miss N L Burke & Mrs M C Cook
Third-up today. Resuming 2nd in a small field at this track 2yo Mdn on May 27 over 1000m, 2 len behind Chixfromthestix with 57kg at $2.60. Second run from a spell held ground to the line 2nd of 9 at Bunbury 2yo Mdn on June 11 over 1100m, on a slow track; 2 len behind Merivale Louvain carrying 57kg at $2.15. Not far away to begin this campaign and he can make a statement.
11
B PARNHAM
White, Dark Blue Half With White Stars, Red And Silver Jagged Band, Dark Blue And White Stars Cap
3 LUCKY SHOT
AARON MITCHELL
2YO  CHESTNUT  COLT 56.0KG
I W Hawkins, J M Buckley, S P Bargiev, K A Sheppard, G J Green, R Barbaro, J R Bennett, The M M M Board (Mgr: S Harvey), Y Liu, R Dimond, C Cooper, J Barbaro & S V Barbaro
First starter by Lucky Vega - Our Wildest Dreams. Has run a number of ordinary trials prior to his debut today. Worth including.
6
JORDAN TURNER
Royal Blue And White Quarters, Red Sleeves, Quartered Cap
4 THE VOICE INSIDE
TREVOR ANDREWS
2YO  BAY  GELDING 56.0KG
Mrs J Andrews, K J Gregson, Mrs H H Gregson, R F Drage, Mrs K M Drage, R J Fuller, B K Willison, C Hewitt, J N Hewitt, M P Dixon, R S Anderson, G C Weinert, J Cathcart, R D N Smith, B Thornley, H A Jones & A Tilbury
Two-year-old gelding making debut by Farnan out of Magical Charge. Won a barrier trial at Belmont Park over 1000m June 8. Showing good ability at the trials and can make an impression.
1
P J HARVEY
Dark Blue, White Epaulettes
5 WINE GOD
STEVE WOLFE
2YO  B/BR  GELDING 56.0KG
Circle Of Trust (Mgr: P L Kerr), R P Webb, J M Monterrubio, L A Putland, B K Willison, Mrs A L Jones, B T Thomason & S J Wolfe
Gelding by Playing God on debut. Ran 3rd in a trial at Lark Hill over 950m on June 15. Not to be underestimated first time out.
3
S MCGRUDDY
Red, White Chevron With Red Stars, White Sleeves, White Cap With Red Star
6 27x23 FARNOVA
MITCHELL PATEMAN
2YO  B/BR  FILLY 54.0KG
M & D Wake (Mgr: D B Wake), Lonny's Legacy (Mgr: K Clarkson), G D Coultas, Mrs D A Coultas, A Embley, Mrs D N Pratt, M Embley, B McMullen, M R Kane, M Embley, D Nicholas, Mrs L Kaczmarek, C M Gillard, G J Nelson, A J L Durnin, M Nicholas, J Grosse & P R Gurney
Third-up today. Resuming 2nd of 10 at this track 2yo Swp on May 23 over 1000m, 1.75 len behind Achy Breaky with 55kg at $10. Last start rolled along in front before being edged out 3rd of 9 at this track 2yo Swp on June 6 over 1000m, 2 len behind Achy Breaky carrying 55kg at $10. Building towards a win and looks to get plenty in her favour.
1
HOLLY WATSON
Black, Cerise Maltese Cross, Cerise Sleeves, Quartered Cap
7 8x SIPPA SPRITZ
DANIEL & BEN PEARCE
2YO  BROWN  FILLY 54.0KG
Mrs D L Pearce, Mrs C Pearce, Ms C Y Y Li, Ms S M Ayton, Ladies of Ledger, Mrs J Godfrey, Ms A C Wagener, Mrs M Griffiths, Mrs N Hill, Mrs L Watson, Horse Wives Matter, The Harbour Gals, Whole Lotta Roses, Connie & Co Racing, Ms R McGrechan, Miss M Northcott, Ms L Wither, Tenacity & Thisonesawinner
Returns to racing after only one start. Back after four-and-a-half months break. At debut last start ran last of 8 at Ascot 2yo Swp on February 7 over 1000m, 12 len behind Ruthless Angel with 54kg at $11. Had four recent trials to get fit for this. Last trial Won a barrier trial at Lark Hill over 950m June 15. Expecting a strong run fresh.
2
NATASHA FAITHFULL
Pink, White Pearce Racing Logo, White Sleeves, Quartered Cap
8 DA HINCHI BELLE
SUE OLIVE
2YO  BAY  FILLY 54.0KG
D G Wilson & Mrs H Wilson
Facing the starter for the first time. Two-year-old filly by Leonardo Da Hinchi out of Pagani. At the most recent trial finished fourth at Belmont Park over 1000m. Looks tested in this line-up.
10
P CARBERY
Green, Red Band, Hooped Sleeves, Green Cap
9 QUEDJINUP
GRANT & ALANA WILLIAMS
2YO  B/BR  FILLY 54.0KG
Mt Hallowell Stud (Mgr: C G Thompson) & S P Currie
Two-year-old filly by first season sire Brave Smash out of To Your Health. Grant & Alana Williams has her ready for this with three recent trials leading in today's debut. Won her most recent trial at Lark Hill over 1050m on June 2. Can't be discounted from the astute stable.
9
S O'DONNELL
Gold, Purple Star, Gold Sleeves With White Stars, Purple Cap
10 SPINARELLA
DANIEL & BEN PEARCE
2YO  BAY  FILLY 54.0KG
Mrs D L Pearce & Mrs C Pearce
Two-year-old filly (Splintex - Emanuela) has trialled on four occasions leading into today's race. Won a barrier trial at Lark Hill over 950m June 15. Will improve on whatever she does today.
5
NATIKA RIORDAN
Red, White Pearce Racing Logo, Royal Blue Sleeves, Quartered Cap
11 0x SPLINTERFLY
JAYCE BUCKLEY
2YO  BAY  FILLY 54.0KG
Ms C A Tweed, J A Buckley, R J Mortimer, J D G Wills, C E Bradshaw, R K Higgins & Miss S Z Fanderlinden-Billings
Resuming after a break; only one run when 12th of 14 at Ascot 2yo Swp on February 21 over 1000m, 6 len behind Morning Thunder carrying 55kg at $31. Prefer to see how she returns.
4
J AZZOPARDI
Dark Blue, White Crossed Sashes, Cerise Sleeves And Cap
12 STERN PLAYER
TIARNNA NOSKE
2YO  BAY  FILLY 54.0KG
Mrs T F N Noske, B A Robertshaw, S C Sauzier, J R Bishop, Mrs K Robertshaw, N Farrell & Ms R Robertshaw
Filly by Astern facing the starter for the first time. Was runner-up in a trial at Lark Hill on June 15 over 950m. Tough assignment.
8
T TURNER
Red, Light Blue Sleeves And Cap