Belmont 27 Jun 2026
GOING: S(7)
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DRUMMOND GOLF HANDICAP 1000m Track: GOOD 4 Rain (Max: 16) Rail: +3m Entire. |
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Solid tempo with Just Walter John going forward from the good draw. XENTARO (1) is building a handy profile, winning against the older horses in a BM66+ last start as the race favourite. Back to an Open 3YO here and the claim of Riordan comes in handy. Will need some luck from the barrier, but he might just be too classy for these. JUST WALTER JOHN (4) looks in good order judging by his recent trial and showed glimpses of talent through his last campaign. Can take up the running from a favourable alley and a positive return is on the cards. ZOURUN RUN (3) was too good here last week when winning by 1L at this track and trip. Tougher here, but she's a filly on the way up and wasn't disgraced in Listed company last campaign. Wouldn't surprise to see her go on with the job. DESERT ORA (7) takes the step up in grade today after back-to-back wins at Albany. Should get every chance from the inside barrier though and won't be far away. DEEP LYRIC (6) impressed in his only 400m trial with Pike on board and he sticks today. Creates plenty of interest. SUGGESTED PLAY: Xentaro can continue his winning ways.
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XENTARO
NEVILLE PARNHAM 3YO CHESTNUT GELDING 62.0KG N D Parnham, M Pierluigi, A J Silvestro, J Silvestro, J Gusmano, A Ricciardi, M Papalia, Mrs S J Parnham, Ms J M Newman, N J Mitchell, H Tristan, D N Cook, F Facchini, D C D'Ascanio, Mrs C A Parnham, D L Lafrenais & T A Balnaves Recent form sound. At the latest run favourite; came from midfield and won by a nose at this track Rtg 64+ June 6 over 1000m defeating Lord Shiva carrying 58.5kg at $2.30. The race before that raced on the speed and boxed on steadily 2nd of 12 at this track Rtg 66+ on May 23 over 1000m, nose behind Baby Pearl with 57kg at $3. Back against his own age today and looks the one to beat despite the big weight. |
6 NATIKA RIORDAN |
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SOUND OF SPEED
TREVOR ANDREWS 3YO BAY GELDING 58.0KG Mrs J Andrews, P D Atwell, P M Murray, M A Griffiths, K M Drage, D M Griffiths, C L Irvine, C Copley, P M Johnson, M Griffiths, A M Turner, K D O'Meara, L J Ibbotson, N Hill, A M Tuckwell, J A Walton, S Micale, A L Phelps, Champagne Fillies & J M Atwell Form hard to fault. At the latest run set the pace for much of the race 3rd of 8 at this track 3yo Hcp 62+ on June 13 over 1200m, slow going 1.5 len behind Bassett Hound carrying 55.5kg at $11. The start before that 3rd of 7 at this track 3yo Hcp 62+ on May 30 over 1000m, slow going 2.5 len behind Long Service Leaf with 56.5kg at $10. Expect he will be prominent. |
8 ZEPHEN JOHNSTON-PORTER |
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ZOURUN RUN
NEVILLE PARNHAM 3YO BAY FILLY 57.0KG Ridgeport (Mgr: E S Guagliardo) Third-up today and won third-up in the past. Resuming came from midfield; 2nd of 12 at this track Cl3 on June 6 over 1200m, nose behind Poblano carrying 60kg at $2.15. Last start ran on from midfield and won by 1.0 len at this track Grad Hcp 60+ June 20 over 1000m defeating Nonesospicy carrying 55.5kg at $6. On the quick turnaround but her figures here last week stack right up. |
4 S PARNHAM |
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JUST WALTER JOHN
MITCHELL PATEMAN 3YO BR/BL GELDING 56.0KG R L & G P Humberston Racing (Mgr: R L Humberston) & P R Humberston Is first-up after a break of four months and has been in the money when fresh before. Finished off last preparation third of 12 at Bunbury Grad Hcp 60+ March 7 over 1200m, 3.5 len behind Great Emotion with 56kg at $3.80. When resuming last campaign second of 9 at Ascot 3yo Mdn January 14 over 1000m, 1.2 len behind Written Words with 57kg at $2.20. Expected to make a bright return. |
1 P CARBERY |
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OUR NAUGHTY SECRET
STEVE WOLFE 3YO BAY FILLY 55.0KG Mrs M Wolfe, Mrs J A Carter, Ms P M Johnson, Ms J C Pettersen, Mrs L K Read, Mrs D Wilson, Mrs K E Barras, Ms K J Dill-Macky, Ms P A Hann, Mrs C Evans, Mrs J Peebles & Ms H Y Chan Third-up today and won third-up previously. First-up 6th of 10 at this track 3yo Plate on May 23 over 1200m, 4.5 len behind Ourgirlcanrun carrying 55.5kg at $26. Second-up ran second last of 8 at this track 3yo Hcp 62+ on June 13 over 1200m, on a slow track; 5.5 len behind Bassett Hound with 56kg at $31. Looks safely held. |
5 S MCGRUDDY |
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DEEP LYRIC
LUKE FERNIE 3YO CHESTNUT FILLY 54.0KG Darling View Racing (Mgr: C B Atwell) Luke Fernie trained three-year-old filly lining up for debut. Won a recent trial at Belmont Park. Obviously showing enough to warrant her lining up here on debut, with Pike's booking a massive push for her chance. |
3 WILLIAM PIKE |
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DESERT ORA
MICHELLE HAGLEY 3YO BAY FILLY 54.0KG Ms K V Hagley & R Erck Chasing a hat-trick. Returns from a 51-day let-up. Last start favourite; ran on from midfield and won by 1.75 len at Albany Cl2 May 7 over 1240m in soft going defeating Jellybean Jones carrying 56.5kg at $1.60. The run before that favourite; won by 0.5 len at Albany Mdn April 16 over 1240m on a rain affected track defeating God'll Getya with 55.5kg at $1.75. In winning form and can't be discounted. |
1 NATASHA FAITHFULL |
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FLIP THE PATTYS
MACK HALL 3YO BR/BL GELDING 54.0KG M J D Hall Getting off the mark on debut; won by 2 len at Northam Mdn June 18 over 1000m defeating Salve Regina with 58kg at $5.50. One of the chances. |
3 HOLLY WATSON |
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MAURICE'S PRINCESS
RYAN HILL 3YO BAY FILLY 54.0KG R P Hill, M J Wilson, A Carver, A P Jardim & Mrs A English Second run back. First-up after eight months 5th of 9 at Northam Mdn on June 1 over 1100m, on a slow track; 1.5 len behind Ungoverned carrying 56kg at $4. Previously second-up ran second last of 15 at Ascot in the LR Belgravia on October 25 over 1200m, on a slow track; 8 len behind King Of Light with 53kg at $201. Should hold the form and she appeals as one of the hardest to beat. |
5 VICTORIA CORVER |
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OSCARS NO GROUCH
GRAEME BALLANTYNE 3YO BAY GELDING 54.0KG G C Ballantyne, Mrs D S Ballantyne, P A Daniw & R J Knight First-up. Finished off last preparation fourth of 11 at Pinjarra Scarpside Mdn March 12 over 1400m, 1.5 len behind Jesa Lupa carrying 57kg at $3.20. First up last campaign second of 10 at this track Mdn February 11 over 1000m, 3 len behind Cinque Stelle carrying 57kg at $6. Will take great benefit from this outing. |
7 J WHITING |
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PYGMALION
LOU LUCIANI 3YO CHESTNUT GELDING 54.0KG L P Luciani, Bagden Pty Ltd (Mgr: W D Biggs), Mrs A L Jones, Mrs A M Murray, N Biggs & W J Biggs Second-up. First-up after five months 3rd of 7 at this track 3yo 0Mwly on June 17 over 1000m, on a slow track; 2.25 len behind Tidwell with 59kg at $5. Previously second-up eased back early on 6th of 11 at Ascot 0Mwly on October 18 over 1100m, 1.75 len behind Just Saint James carrying 54kg at $9. Fitter but facing a tougher assignment and isn’t among the top hopes today. |
2 T TURNER |
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SNIP OF ROMANCE
CHRIS WILLIS 3YO BAY GELDING 54.0KG B R Willis At the latest run 4th of 7 at this track 3yo 0Mwly on June 17 over 1000m, on a slow track; 2.5 len behind Tidwell carrying 55kg at $12. Before that 3rd in a small field at this track Cl1 on June 3 over 1000m, slow going 2.75 len behind Brazen Butcher carrying 52.5kg at $31. Happy to overlook. |
8 JADE MC NAUGHT |
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