Belmont 16 May 2026
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FREE ENTRY TO BELMONT PARK HANDICAP 2200m Track: SOFT 5 Clouds (Max: 18) Rail: True. |
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Solid tempo with Rock In Wonder leading from Argyle Star and Antique Star. ANTIQUE STAR (1) didn't finish off as anticipated over 1800m last time out when behind a smart one and steps up in distance today. She's placed at this trip previously and the claim of Martinan comes in handy. Can land in a handy position and get back to winning ways today. ROCK IN WONDER (3) led them up last start as the race favourite over this trip at Ascot and was only gunned down late in the race. Has enough speed to roll across from the tricky draw and Corver knows him well. Rates highly on recent efforts and can go one better this time around. ROYAL TROOPER (7) has been a little plain his past couple after a good win at Pinjarra three starts back. The inside draw should see him get every chance and his best form is good enough. Can play a leading role. ARGYLE STAR (4) was brilliant in the Jericho Cup Qualifier last start and again at this trip two back. Worth including. DARK LOOKS (2) is in the mix on his recent form. SUGGESTED PLAY: Antique Star looks the one to beat.
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ANTIQUE STAR
MICHAEL GRANTHAM 5YO BAY MARE 60.0KG Peters Investments Pty Ltd (Mgr: R J Peters) At the latest run 4th of 7 at Ascot Rtg 72+ on May 2 over 1800m, 6 len behind Rock 'N' The Jam carrying 55.5kg at $3.50. The run before that raced on the pace when 3rd of 10 at Ascot Rtg 72+ on April 18 over 1600m, on a slow track; 1.75 len behind Rock 'N' The Jam with 55.5kg at $4.60. Gets her chance to knock on over with the 3kg claimer on board. |
5 CASSEY MARTINAN |
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| 2 | x0153 |
DARK LOOKS
A D MATHEWS 6YO BAY MARE 58.0KG Miss L T Baker, Ms W S Lang, T F Burgoyne, G P Beale, C J Marshall-Lang, Mrs H A Lambley, R E Lambley, A J Lang & S R Lang Last start 3rd of 7 at Ascot Rtg 63+ on May 2 over 2200m, 3 len behind Beyond The Limits carrying 59kg at $11. Before that 5th of 11 at Ascot Rtg 62+ on April 18 over 1800m, slow going 1.5 len behind Holler Nuff with 59kg at $71. Expected to be in the finish. |
3 P CARBERY |
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ROCK IN WONDER
RYAN HILL 6YO BAY GELDING 57.0KG Mrs E A Van Merwyk & A J Van Merwyk Most recently rolled along in front then was edged out late 2nd of 7 at Ascot Rtg 63+ on May 2 over 2200m, head behind Beyond The Limits carrying 54.5kg at $2.40. The start before that 6th of 14 at Geraldton Geraldton Cup on April 19 over 2106m, 6 len behind Royal Law carrying 55kg at $12. Just missed last start and can go one better. |
6 VICTORIA CORVER |
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| 4 | 48133 |
ARGYLE STAR
JOSH BROWN 7YO BROWN MARE 56.0KG M J D Hall Recent form sound. At the latest run raced on the speed and boxed on steadily 3rd of 11 at Albany Jericho Cup Qlf on April 26 over 3100m, slow going 2 len behind Mister Popcorn with 54kg at $19. Before that rolled along in front before being edged out 3rd of 10 at Ascot Rtg 54+ on April 22 over 2200m, 3.5 len behind Mr Bling carrying 60kg at $5. Strong run in the Jericho Qualifier at Albany last start and she can be in the finish again here. |
7 LUCY FIORE |
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DUCHEES DEMERIT
PAUL ROBERTS 8YO B/BR GELDING 55.0KG S Allen, J W Dixon, D Buchanan, J P Olsthoorn, P Bell, N Bowyer, M L Packer, J Hodgson, S P Roberts & P E Roberts At the latest run 5th of 11 at Albany Jericho Cup Qlf on April 26 over 3100m, slow going 2.75 len behind Mister Popcorn carrying 54kg at $21. Before that 3rd of 10 at Narrogin Narrogin Cup on April 11 over 1900m, 4.5 len behind Outspoken Lad carrying 55kg at $12. Going okay but has had too many chances. |
8 S MCGRUDDY |
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PRINCE TIKEA
JOHN DOYLE 6YO CHESTNUT GELDING 55.0KG J C Doyle, B M Doyle & G P Doyle At the latest run 3rd of 7 at Northam Rtg 51+ on May 3 over 2200m, on a slow track; head behind Lien Hyphen carrying 56kg at $19. The race before that 6th of 8 at Rockingham Rtg 62+ on April 26 over 1600m, 9 len behind Wayne The Pain with 53.5kg at $18. Competitive of late but looks safely held this time. |
4 B LOUIS |
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| 7 | 85155 |
ROYAL TROOPER
GREG KERSLEY 4YO B/BR GELDING 55.0KG G J Kersley At the latest run tracked the speed and boxed on steadily 5th of 7 at Ascot Rtg 63+ on May 2 over 2200m, 4 len behind Beyond The Limits carrying 53.5kg at $7.50. The run before that 5th of 10 at Ascot Rtg 54+ on April 22 over 2200m, 5 len behind Mr Bling carrying 57.5kg at $3. Has been racing well. Rates highly on his recent efforts and can be in the finish again. |
1 HOLLY NOTTLE |
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SAVORSKI
COLIN WEBSTER (JNR) 6YO BAY GELDING 55.0KG A Kucinic, D Kucinic, R K Bavcevic, I Kapuralic, S L Fenwick, C R Webster & S Mccahill At the latest run 4th of 11 at Albany Jericho Cup Qlf on April 26 over 3100m, slow going 2.25 len behind Mister Popcorn carrying 54kg at $5. The run before that 5th of 9 at Ascot Rtg 66+ on April 11 over 2400m, 5.5 len behind Western Lady with 55kg at $21. Sure to be thereabouts. |
4 T TURNER |
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SHAMISTER
JOSHUA KRISPYN 6YO GR/BR GELDING 55.0KG S H Honicke Most recently 4th of 7 at Northam Rtg 51+ on May 3 over 2200m, on a slow track; 3 len behind Lien Hyphen with 56.5kg at $4.60. The run before that 6th of 8 at Ascot Grad Hcp 60+ on April 25 over 1800m, 1.75 len behind Uni Queen carrying 54kg at $31. Looks outclassed. |
2 LUKE CAMPBELL |
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