Belmont 11 Jul 2026
GOING: G
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WITTENS IRRIGATION & DESIGN PLATE 1000m Track: Good 4 Clear (Max: 17) Rail: +8m Entire. (Pent: 6.40) |
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Plenty of unraced runners engaged which muddies the map a little. It is fair to assume a keen tempo. The 2YOs get things underway and MORNING THUNDER (1) can go one better. He jumped an odds-on favourite last start at this track and trip and just felt the pinch of being fresh and without a trial. He'll be better for that run now and this looks to set up favourably again. He can turn the tables on FARNOVA (2) who won impressively last start, running over the top to beat Morning Thunder by 2L. The wide draw is a niggle, though it won't matter too much if they ride her similarly to last time. Will need some things to go her way again, but she showed last start she has the talent. ROCKIN' SERENITY (7) relished the heavy deck at this track and trip last time out, winning her maiden in fine style. Pike opts to stick with her over Morning Thunder in a good push for her chances. She carries no weight and can make the jump to Saturday grade. PUCKER UP (13) looks to have some ability on debut and is not to be discounted. HEAVENLY PARADISE (8) can go one better without surprising. SUGGESTED PLAY: Morning Thunder can go one better.
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MORNING THUNDER
LUKE FERNIE 2YO BAY COLT 58.0KG R K Bavcevic Second-up. Strong on debut as favourite; won by 2 len at Ascot 2yo Swp February 21 over 1000m defeating Ruthless Angel carrying 57kg at $4. Returned from break raced on speed throughout when 2nd of 10 at this track 2yo Swp on June 27 over 1000m, on rain affected going; 2 len behind Farnova with 58kg at $1.75. Jumped an odds-on pop on resumption and makes plenty of appeal with that run out of the way. |
6 LUCY FIORE |
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FARNOVA
MITCHELL PATEMAN 2YO B/BR FILLY 56.0KG 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 Form hard to fault. At the latest run won by 2 len at this track 2yo Swp June 27 over 1000m in the wet defeating Morning Thunder with 54kg at $4.20. The start before that led but faded 3rd of 9 at this track 2yo Swp on June 6 over 1000m, 2 len behind Achy Breaky carrying 55kg at $10. Beat home Morning Thunder last time out and there's no reason why she can't repeat the dose. |
11 HOLLY WATSON |
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DAWN DANCER
RYAN HILL 2YO CHESTNUT GELDING 56.0KG Miss R L Hill, Miss M Wilson, Mrs D Hill, Ms N Schaefer & Mrs A ODonnell Second-up. Comes off a 49-day let-up. First-up after three months 8th of 10 at this track 2yo Swp on May 23 over 1000m, 6 len behind Achy Breaky carrying 57kg at $21. Previously second-up 12th of 14 at Pinjarra in the LR 2yo M Millions on February 14 over 1200m, 9 len behind Maria Lucia with 57kg at $101. Expect he'll find this too tough. |
5 NATASHA FAITHFULL |
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LE RAPIDE
DARREN TAYLOR 2YO BROWN GELDING 56.0KG D R L Taylor & Miss G S Siciliano Gelding by Super One on debut. Finished fourth in a Belmont Park trial over 400m on July 6. Watch for any market moves. |
12 CHLOE AZZOPARDI |
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PHOENIX FLAMING
RYAN HILL 2YO GR/BR GELDING 56.0KG Miss R L Hill, Mrs K A Abreu, Mrs D Tuxford, Desperate Horsewives 7 (Mgr: Mrs T Hughes), Mrs C M Jardim, Ms S Eves, Mrs J M Morley, Mrs E Labrador, Ms H M Rossiter, Miss A Fraser & Mrs D Fraser First starter by Captivant out of My Fire Phoenix purchased for AUD $ 7,000 (Magic Millions 2025 Perth Yearling Sale). Has a total of five trials leading in today's debut. Well worth keeping safe first time out. |
4 VICTORIA CORVER |
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ROSENDO
DANIEL MORTON 2YO BROWN GELDING 56.0KG B V Herrera Gelding by Palace Pier facing the starter for the first time. Ran 3rd in a Belmont Park trial over 1000m on June 22. Watch for any market confidence. |
7 CLINT JOHNSTON-PORTER |
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ROCKIN' SERENITY
SIMON A MILLER 2YO BAY FILLY 54.0KG T A Bettesworth, Mrs J C Bettesworth, Durna Racing (Mgr: B J Cooke), Better Than The Boys (Mgr: Mrs J C Bettesworth), Mrs J C Martin, R Rice, Mrs K M Craig, Ms R J North, N North, P Cooke, F Gannaway, G K Bebbington, G G Bryan, K Cooke, Ms W Rice & R Rice Was well-supported at debut, won raced right near the speed and boxed on; won by 1.4 len at this track 2yo Mdn July 1 over 1000m on a heavy track defeating Heavenly Paradise carrying 55kg at $4. Impressive debut victory and Pike sticking is a big push for her chances. |
9 WILLIAM PIKE |
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HEAVENLY PARADISE
TREVOR ANDREWS 2YO B/BR FILLY 54.0KG P G Bruce & Mrs C B Bruce Was well-supported at debut, raced on the pace when 2nd of 11 at this track 2yo Mdn on July 1 over 1000m, on a wet track; 1.4 len behind Rockin' Serenity carrying 55kg at $3.60. Better for the fresh effort and she can go one better this time around. |
10 S PARNHAM |
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MANHATTAN SQUEEZE
NEVILLE PARNHAM 2YO BAY FILLY 54.0KG Greenfields Lodge (Mgr: T M Patrizi) Resuming. Finished off last campaign fourth of 11 at Ascot 2yo Swp January 24 over 1200m, 4.5 len behind They'reallsisters with 54kg at $51. On debut eighth of 10 at Ascot 2yo Swp January 10 over 1100m, 5 len behind Boy Crush carrying 55kg at $13. Might be better off following this run. |
1 LAQDAR RAMOLY |
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SPINARELLA
DANIEL & BEN PEARCE 2YO BAY FILLY 54.0KG Mrs D L Pearce & Mrs C Pearce Jumped at long odds at debut, 4th of 10 at this track 2yo Swp on June 27 over 1000m, on heavy track; 3 len behind Farnova carrying 52.5kg at $31. Talented two-year-old filly who is one of the better hopes. |
8 NATIKA RIORDAN |
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GO SHAWTY
SEAN & JAKE CASEY 2YO BAY FILLY 54.0KG J Casey, K E O'Connor, D Ciotti, S R Casey & P M Donnelly At debut, came home strongly from last on the turn; 4th of 11 at this track 2yo Mdn on July 1 over 1000m, on a wet track; 2.5 len behind Rockin' Serenity carrying 52.5kg at $9. One to consider with plenty of improvement to come. |
13 MADI DERRICK |
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CHANTURIA
JIM P TAYLOR 2YO BAY FILLY 54.0KG Mrs T Taylor, Mrs L P Taylor, P C Quartermaine, Ms M A Clarke, A M Hall, M Hall, F A Chiera, J O'Neil, Playing Dog (Mgr: M A Murphy), KeKeMe (Mgr: Mrs M A Govan), N K Cheung, Ms K Wong & P R Corr Filly by Playing God making her first appearance. Ran 3rd in a trial at Belmont Park over 1000m on June 22. Jumps from a favourable gate but happy to watch this time. |
2 J BROWN |
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PUCKER UP
DANIEL MORTON 2YO B/BR FILLY 54.0KG Oakland Park Stud (Mgr: N G Duncan), Mrs C L Morton, Running On Empty (Mgr: S Allen), B Gilbert, R M Waddell, A J Anderson, Dionysus Racing (Mgr: P J Nicholson), A J L Durnin, Esquin (Mgr: S J Quinlivan), F F Fairthorne, E Gilbert, B J Hardie, M J Kruize, P P Clarke & R W Pettigrove Two-year-old filly making debut by Blue Point out of Kiss The Breeze. Purchased for $22,500 (Magic Millions 2025 Perth Yearling Sale). Won a trial over 1000m at Belmont Park on June 22. Nice trial coming in and things look to set up nicely for her on debut. |
3 HOLLY NOTTLE |
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