Belmont   30 May 2026
 
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JANET AMAGLIO MEMORIAL HANDICAP 1000m

Track: Soft 6   Rain (Max: 22)   Rail: +6m Entire.  

Speed assured from Magnique, Let's Talk and Define Beautiful pressing on ahead of Overdrive. BASSETT HOUND (7) threatened in his debut campaign but finally put it all together first-up when winning by 3.9L over 1100m at Ascot. He looks an exciting gelding on the rise and he strikes a very winnable race now second-up. Can sit much closer this time around and land the knockout blow again. MAGNIQUE (1) disappointed first-up after he trialled well behind Long Service Leaf coming into that effort. Riordan's claim comes in handy and this looks to set up nicely for her. Expecting a much better effort now with the fresh run out of the way. OVERDRIVE (3) won a trial coming in before missing over this course and distance in a CL3 on resumption. She's a second-up winner in the past and Parnham sticks with her. Can go one better this time around. DEFINE BEAUTIFUL (4) can resume on a positive note with the booking of Pike is a good push for her chances. KING'S DRAMA (5) won't be far away on recent efforts. SUGGESTED PLAY: Bassett Hound can go on with the job.
1 422x0 MAGNIQUE
SIMON A MILLER
4YO  BAY  MARE 59.0KG
B L McRostie & Mrs J M McRostie
Second run back. First-up after four months ran last of 10 at this track Grad Hcp 60+ on May 16 over 1000m, slow going 8 len behind Xentaro with 59.5kg at $9. Previously second-up 2nd of 15 at Ascot Rtg 66+ on November 22 over 1200m, 1.5 len behind Smooth Chino with 55kg at $15. Disappointing fresh but she can improve sharply.
3
NATIKA RIORDAN
Cerise, Dark Blue Stars
2 4167x LET'S TALK
JIM P TAYLOR
5YO  B/BR  GELDING 59.0KG
Mrs T Taylor, Mrs LP Taylor, D J Jeffees, G J Simmons, R L Mcdonald, Mrs J McDonald, Mrs L J Patat, M A Murphy, B W Rhodes, C J Isaia, Mrs R D Isaia, J Isaia, S P Newman & Mrs B Newman
Resuming. Finished off last preparation seventh of 10 at this track 0Mwly February 18 over 1200m, 3.5 len behind Snippy Which carrying 56.5kg at $6. First up last campaign seventh of 15 at Ascot Grad Hcp 60+ November 29 over 1200m, 2.5 len behind Thermosphere Lad with 56kg at $9.50. Will improve on whatever he does in this.
5
CHANEL COOPER
Dark Blue, Gold Eagles Insignia, Dark Blue Cap
3 313x2 OVERDRIVE
NEVILLE PARNHAM
4YO  B/BR  MARE 57.0KG
N D Parnham, Mrs C A Parnham & Smartnet Investments Pty Ltd (Mgr: P G Cooke)
Second-up. First-up after six months held ground to the line 2nd of 8 at this track Cl3 on May 20 over 1000m, neck behind Last Stylebender with 59.5kg at $2.60. Previously second-up won by 1.75 len at Ascot Cl1 November 4 over 1000m defeating Last Stylebender carrying 60kg at $4.60. Can go one better with the fresh run under her belt.
6
CHRIS PARNHAM
Turquoise, White Star In Circle
4 5149x DEFINE BEAUTIFUL
LUKE FERNIE
4YO  BAY  MARE 55.0KG
M J Ferguson, S A Preen, P K Huckle, T Watts, J M Venturini, Mrs C P Forrest & M W P Forrest
Resumes after a break of five months and has been in the money when fresh before. Finished off last preparation when last of 9 at Ascot Westspeed Plat January 1 over 1200m, 10 len behind Later Alligator carrying 56.5kg at $3.30. Previously first up; third of 8 at this track Cl1 August 6 over 1000m, soft track; 3.5 len behind Ginger Morpheus with 60kg at $10. Here without a trial but the booking of Pike is a big push for her chances.
2
WILLIAM PIKE
Maroon, White Crossed Sashes, Dark Blue Sleeves, White ArmbandS
5 71x33 KING'S DRAMA
CHRIS & MICHAEL GANGEMI
4YO  BAY  GELDING 55.0KG
Gangemi Thoroughbreds (Mgr: M J Gangemi), Different Strokes (Mgr: T J Newey), K Hassan, Mercon Racing (Mgr: D Condidorio), Mrs S M White, A Artaud, S R Fraser, A A Gomez, B Pretto, S & G Thoroughbreds (Mgr: A Slade), R J Wade, C H Yeak & F S Callaghan
Third-up today and placed third-up previously. Resuming came home strongly from last on the turn; 3rd of 9 at Ascot 0Mwly on May 6 over 1000m, 0.9 len behind Last Stylebender with 55.5kg at $31. Last start 3rd of 8 at this track Cl3 on May 20 over 1000m, 1.0 len behind Last Stylebender with 58.5kg at $13. Knocking on the door and should get every chance from the inside draw.
1
S PARNHAM
White, Red Band, Green And White Striped Sleeves, Red Cap
5 71x33 KING'S DRAMA
CHRIS & MICHAEL GANGEMI
4YO  BAY  GELDING 55.0KG
Gangemi Thoroughbreds (Mgr: M J Gangemi), Different Strokes (Mgr: T J Newey), K Hassan, Mercon Racing (Mgr: D Condidorio), Mrs S M White, A Artaud, S R Fraser, A A Gomez, B Pretto, S & G Thoroughbreds (Mgr: A Slade), R J Wade, C H Yeak & F S Callaghan
Third-up today and placed third-up previously. Resuming came home strongly from last on the turn; 3rd of 9 at Ascot 0Mwly on May 6 over 1000m, 0.9 len behind Last Stylebender with 55.5kg at $31. Last start 3rd of 8 at this track Cl3 on May 20 over 1000m, 1.0 len behind Last Stylebender with 58.5kg at $13. Knocking on the door and should get every chance from the inside draw.
1
S PARNHAM
White, Red Band, Green And White Striped Sleeves, Red Cap
6 12x62 SPIRITED STRIKE
LOU LUCIANI
3YO  BAY  GELDING 55.0KG
R W P Farris & D H Deeks
Third-up today and placed third-up previously. Resuming from last on the turn second last of 7 at Ascot 3yo 0Mwly on April 29 over 1000m, on a slow track; 3.5 len behind Xentaro with 58.5kg at $12. Last start made some head-way from midfield; 2nd of 12 at this track Cl1 on May 20 over 1200m, 1.5 len behind A Summer Fling with 60kg at $14. Looks tested without further improvement.
2
J WHITING
White, Purple Lightning Bolt, Hooped Sleeves And Cap
7 532x1 BASSETT HOUND
MITCHELL PATEMAN
3YO  BAY  GELDING 54.0KG
P V Walsh, C N Cowcher, S C Cowcher, T Notley, A Walker, R Walker, G J Hunter & M J Pateman
Second run back. First-up after two months was well back until straightening; raced back then made ground from the turn; won by 4 len at Ascot Mdn April 29 over 1100m on a rain affected track defeating My Danny Boy carrying 57.5kg at $2.80. Previously second-up 3rd of 8 at Ascot 3yo Plate on January 31 over 1100m, 1.75 len behind Twisted Steel carrying 56kg at $3.50. Only needs to hold that form to be winning again. Finally broke his maiden last start and there's no reason why he can't go on wit
4
P CARBERY
Green, Red Sleeves, White Armbands, Red Cap