Belmont   20 Jun 2026
 
GOING: S(5)

TABTOUCH - WESTSPEED PLATINUM HANDICAP 1600m

Track: SOFT 5   Clouds (Max: 18)   Rail: True.  

Genuine tempo from Hope To Rule leading God's Grin. STRAPPING PROPHET (1) has been runner-up at his past four starts but looks to get a few things in his favour today that can see him go one better. A better draw today can see him sit closer than he did last time out. Can finally go one better and turn the tables on FLAMING RONDA (4) who edged out Strapping Prophet last time at Pinjarra. The inside draw should see her get every chance in the run and CJP now hops on board. Can bring up the hat-trick. GOD'S GRIN (8) was strong first-up and ran to a similar level last start at this track when the race favourite. Nottle rides now and out to 1600m for the first time looks a good move. Can sit handy today and with improvement on the cards, she makes plenty of appeal. HOPE TO RULE (6) is racing in top order and has to be included on her recent form. MOHEGAN RULER (3) can sit much closer today than he has done so far this campaign and another forward showing is expected. SUGGESTED PLAY: Strapping Prophet can get the job done this time.
1 2x222 STRAPPING PROPHET
STEPHANIE BAKRANICH
4YO  BAY  GELDING 59.0KG
G C Wright, D A Mann, W Pearson, Mrs J Pearson, J K Marshall, Mrs J A Marshall, B A G McPhee, Mrs J E McPhee & R L McDonald
Racing well recently. Last start 2nd of 14 at Pinjarra Scarpside Cl3 on June 4 over 1700m, 0.6 len behind Flaming Ronda carrying 59.5kg at $2.30. Before that 2nd of 11 at this track Cl3 on May 20 over 1400m, 2 len behind Herault carrying 59kg at $5. Should be able to sit handier today and can turn the tables.
3
J WHITING
Dark Blue, Red Maltese Cross And Cap
2 45205 CRUISE TO RIO
TIM STONE
5YO  BAY  MARE 58.0KG
T J Stone
Most recently 5th of 13 at this track 0Mwly on June 3 over 1200m, slow going 1.5 len behind Armino with 53kg at $10. The run before that ran second last of 12 at this track Westspeed Plat on May 23 over 1400m, 3 len behind Gold Maker carrying 57kg at $11. Wasn’t too far off the mark last time. Can improve and is worth thought.
9
NATIKA RIORDAN
Gold And Purple Diamonds, Purple Armbands
3 6x325 MOHEGAN RULER
GRANT & ALANA WILLIAMS
4YO  BAY  GELDING 58.0KG
E A Galante
Last start 5th of 16 at this track Westspeed Heat on June 13 over 1300m, on a slow track; 3 len behind Speed Bubble carrying 57kg at $10. The run before that made significant ground from the rear of the field 2nd of 12 at this track Westspeed Plat on May 23 over 1400m, 0.5 len behind Gold Maker carrying 58kg at $4.60. Expecting him to sit a touch closer today and won't be far away.
4
CHLOE AZZOPARDI
Dark Blue, Gold Hoops And Cap
4 14311 FLAMING RONDA
MERYL HAYLEY
4YO  B/BR  MARE 58.0KG
J L Davies & N E Thompson
Chasing a hat-trick. Last start ran on from midfield and won by 0.6 len at Pinjarra Scarpside Cl3 June 4 over 1700m defeating Strapping Prophet carrying 57kg at $5.50. The start before that came from midfield and won by 3 len at Pinjarra Cl1 May 21 over 1600m defeating Show On The Road with 57kg at $3.80. Looking for the hat-trick and is well placed to score again.
2
CLINT JOHNSTON-PORTER
Maroon, Black And White Hooped Sleeves, White Cap
5 x8500 FOREVER DREAMING
COLIN WEBSTER (JNR)
7YO  CHESTNUT  MARE 58.0KG
EST C H Webster, Mrs L P Webster, B R Webster, Boomgate Racing (Mgr: R M O'brien), G W D Martin, Ms N N Moran, M R Luzi, Mrs J M Luzi, P R Luzi & Mrs A M T Luzi
At the latest run 10th of 16 at this track Westspeed Heat on June 13 over 1300m, slow going 4.5 len behind Speed Bubble carrying 57kg at $51. The race before that ran second last of 16 at this track Grad Hcp 60+ on June 6 over 1200m, 8 len behind Spicy Thang with 57kg at $101. Needs to do more.
1
T TURNER
Dark Blue, White Diamonds, Red Sleeves, Red Cap With Blue Peak
6 51332 HOPE TO RULE
STEFAN VAHALA
4YO  BROWN  MARE 58.0KG
K Sutherland, K M M L D M (Mgr: R O'Connor), PG Little, B Sutherland, B J Nash, M Wall, D W Drewitt, D Fraser, I C Petrie, G J Carruthers, A Boyd, D Angely, A T Biacsi, M W Naughton, M Stocky, Billy Tickles (Mgr: M J Smith), B J Willox, J G Norton & B J R Racing (Mgr: W P Bromhead)
Last start held ground to the line 2nd of 12 at this track 0Mwly on June 10 over 1700m, 4.5 len behind Tiff's Lad carrying 57kg at $8.50. The race before that sat on the pace when 3rd of 16 at this track Grad Hcp 60+ on May 16 over 1600m, slow going 2.5 len behind Astro World carrying 56.5kg at $19. Racing in good order and can't be left out of calculations.
7
S PARNHAM
White, Royal Blue Spot, Royal Blue And Orange Striped Sleeves
7 24095 I'M NIPOTE
BRAD SEINOR
5YO  BAY  GELDING 57.0KG
B S Seinor, Mrs A T Seinor, B Seinor & Miss M B Seinor
At the latest run 5th of 12 at this track 0Mwly on June 10 over 1700m, 6 len behind Tiff's Lad carrying 57kg at $9.50. Before that from last on the turn 9th of 14 at Pinjarra Scarpside Cl3 on June 4 over 1700m, 3.5 len behind Flaming Ronda carrying 59kg at $8. Might struggle again.
8
LUCY FIORE
Maroon, Black Collar, Black And White Striped Sleeves, Black Cap
8 13x36 GOD'S GRIN
DANIEL & BEN PEARCE
4YO  BAY  MARE 56.0KG
Mrs M J Morton, Miss A K Morton, T A Morton, A J Morton & Mrs H M Morton
Third-up today and placed third-up in the past. Resuming made some head-way from midfield; 3rd of 10 at Pinjarra Cl3 on May 21 over 1200m, neck behind Two Time Charlie with 56.5kg at $11. Second run from a spell 6th of 10 at this track Cl3 on June 10 over 1400m, 2.25 len behind Ton Of Grunt with 56.5kg at $3.60. Racing well. Third-up now and can get back to winning ways out to the mile.
5
HOLLY NOTTLE
Lime Green, Black Circle Insignia, Armbands and Cap
9 57794 GET OUT MICK
BRAD SEINOR
6YO  BROWN  GELDING 54.0KG
Mrs A T Seinor & Miss A Hasleby
Most recently 4th of 13 at this track 0Mwly on June 3 over 1200m, slow going 1.5 len behind Armino carrying 54kg at $51. The start before that 9th of 12 at this track Westspeed Plat on May 23 over 1400m, 2.75 len behind Gold Maker carrying 53.5kg at $51. Others make more appeal.
6
JADE MC NAUGHT
Maroon, Black Collar, Black And White Striped Sleeves, Black Cap