Belmont   27 Jun 2026
 
GOING: S(7)

MRS MAC'S HANDICAP 1200m

Track: GOOD 4   Rain (Max: 16)   Rail: +3m Entire.  

Norich is expected to lead at a slick tempo. TOO DARDY (5) comes here third-up and with some strong performances under his belt. On the quick turnaround today, but boasts a good third-up record and the splits he's run in his past couple suggests 1200m is ideal now. Looks the one to beat with improvement on the cards. CHARINO (2) sat closer last start and was far too good, putting his rivals to the sword to win by 2.1L. This looks to set up perfectly for him yet again with Harvey replacing the apprentice hoop. Should get every chance to repeat the dose. YORGA PRIDE (7) disappointed on resumption but she is much better than she showed there. Winkers and the cross over nose band go on now and she can improve sharply with that run under her belt. THE CALABRESE (6) steps out to 1200m again today on the back of a couple strong efforts recently. Sure to be in the finish again. SUPERNATURAL (8) has trialled well and can return with a positive performance. SUGGESTED PLAY: Too Dardy can get the job done this time.
1 40x80 ROKANORI
CHRIS & MICHAEL GANGEMI
7YO  BR/BL  GELDING 63.0KG
Gangemi Thoroughbreds (Mgr: M J Gangemi)
Third-up today and won third-up in the past. First-up 8th of 10 at this track Rtg 78+ on May 16 over 1200m, on a slow track; 3.5 len behind Sir Dreamalot carrying 58kg at $41. Second-up 13th of 15 at this track Rtg 78+ on May 30 over 1400m, on a slow track; 6 len behind Russian To The Bar carrying 59kg at $91. Others rate better.
9
ZEPHEN JOHNSTON-PORTER
White, Red Band, Green And White Striped Sleeves, Red Cap
2 5x271 CHARINO
BRETT POPE
4YO  B/BR  GELDING 59.0KG
C Marino
Most recently raced right near the speed and boxed on; won by 2 len at this track Rtg 72+ June 6 over 1200m defeating Supersession carrying 55.5kg at $4.40. The start before that 7th of 12 at this track Rtg 66+ on May 23 over 1000m, 3.5 len behind Baby Pearl carrying 59kg at $10. Too good last time out and can repeat the dose.
3
P J HARVEY
Purple, White M, White Sleeves, Purple Cuffs, White Cap
3 50x74 NORICH
KAREN KERSLEY
7YO  BR/BL  GELDING 59.0KG
B P Rogers, P N Rogers, Miss B J Rogers & Mrs B A Rogers
Third-up today and won third-up in the past. Resuming did the work up front then tired 7th of 10 at this track Rtg 78+ on May 16 over 1200m, on a slow track; 2.25 len behind Sir Dreamalot carrying 57kg at $31. Second run from a spell 4th of 13 at this track Rtg 72+ on June 6 over 1200m, 3 len behind Charino with 57kg at $18. Going well. Capable and should go well.
2
NATIKA RIORDAN
Gold, Purple K And K On Shoulders, Purple Peak And Pom Pom
4 74x40 WUBIN GOLD
COLIN WEBSTER (JNR)
5YO  CHESTNUT  MARE 59.0KG
C H Webster, Mrs L P Webster, Yarradale Stud (Mgr: Ms L J Sayers), R Conway, Mrs C Swiderski, V H Boys, B H Boys, B V Boys, Boomgate Racing (Mgr: R M O'brien), J Jenkins & B S Ryan
Third-up today and placed third-up previously. Resuming 4th of 10 at this track Rtg 78+ on May 16 over 1200m, on a slow track; 1.1 len behind Sir Dreamalot with 56.5kg at $20. Last start 10th of 15 at this track Rtg 78+ on May 30 over 1400m, on a slow track; 4 len behind Russian To The Bar carrying 56.5kg at $11. Looks tested again.
6
T TURNER
Light Blue And Yellow Quarters, Yellow Sleeves, Quartered Cap
5 10x43 TOO DARDY
JUSTINE ERKELENS
6YO  B/BR  GELDING 58.0KG
M A Biggs, S G Butson, N Biggs, Miss I Schweers, Mrs S George, N Falanitama, S George, Ms C Butson, Ms R Solmerano, Ms E Butson, Ms L Dorph-Petersen, RM Biggs, Mrs C L Biggs & J Waight
Third-up today and won third-up previously. Resuming 4th of 8 at this track Rtg 72+ on May 30 over 1000m, on a slow track; 1.3 len behind The Calabrese carrying 58kg at $8.50. Second run from a spell made ground from midfield; 3rd of 10 at this track Rtg 72+ on June 20 over 1000m, 1.3 len behind Baby Pearl carrying 58kg at $9. Better suited out to this trip and he can strike on the quick turnaround.
8
S O'DONNELL
Dk. Blue, Pink Maltese Cross, Striped Sleeves, Pink Cap
6 x1415 THE CALABRESE
CHRIS & MICHAEL GANGEMI
4YO  BAY  GELDING 57.0KG
Gangemi Thoroughbreds (Mgr: M J Gangemi), Mercon Racing (Mgr: D Condidorio), S & G Thoroughbreds (Mgr: A Slade), R J Wade, K R Gartrell & R P Gartrell
Last start 5th of 10 at this track Rtg 72+ on June 20 over 1000m, 1.75 len behind Baby Pearl carrying 57kg at $4.20. The run before that favourite; won by 0.8 len at this track Rtg 72+ May 30 over 1000m on a soft track defeating Kay Tee Why with 55kg at $6.50. Is ticking along nicely and can't be left out of calculations.
10
S PARNHAM
White, Red Band, Green And White Striped Sleeves, Red Cap
7 636x7 YORGA PRIDE
GRANT & ALANA WILLIAMS
4YO  CHESTNUT  MARE 57.0KG
Mrs Williams, Just Another Excuse One, Ms Peirson-Jones, Mrs Bardsley, Mrs Coen, Mrs Hay, Mrs Miles, Mrs Sangalli, Mrs Steens, Just Another Excuse Two, Mrs Sinclair, A Couple Of Dreamers, Ms Butler, Mrs Sedgwick, Mrs Valentine, Ms Brierley, S Smith, Ms Bettridge, Mrs Morabito & Mrs Dowdle
Second run back. First-up after seven months 7th of 13 at this track Rtg 72+ on June 6 over 1200m, 5.5 len behind Charino with 57kg at $4. Previously second-up won by 3 len at this track Grad Hcp 60+ August 23 over 1200m in soft going defeating Right To Silence with 56.5kg at $1.80. She's better than she showed fresh and a much better run is anticipated.
4
WILLIAM PIKE
Cerise, Black W, Horse Overlay, Cerise Sleeves, Black Seams
8 1577x SUPERNATURAL
ADAM DURRANT
4YO  BAY  MARE 55.0KG
J B Blackburn, P W Rogers & Ms A J Clark
Has won previously first-up and resumes here after a break of four-and-a-half months. Finished off last preparation seventh of 12 at Pinjarra Pearl Classic February 14 over 1200m, 4 len behind Rissoles with 59kg at $3.60. First up last campaign second of 11 at Ascot Epona Classic December 20 over 1200m, a nose behind Jaz Session carrying 58kg at $2.70. Worth including first-up.
5
CHANEL COOPER
Gold And Green Stripes, Gold Cap
9 x88x0 ELITEONE
SIMON A MILLER
5YO  BAY  GELDING 55.0KG
M Zito, F Zito, R Zito, J Zito, G Zito, Mrs L Sargent, R D Sargent, B C Racing Syndicate (Mgr: B McVeigh), A M Kerr, R J J De Bissy, C Rogers, B Weir, M Campeotto, R Maio, Having A Spell (Mgr: R G Chua) & Durna Racing (Mgr: B J Cooke)
Second run back. First-up after three months 12th of 14 at this track Rtg 64+ on June 20 over 1200m, 6 len behind Magnique carrying 56kg at $21. Previously second-up 8th of 11 at Ascot Rtg 72+ on March 14 over 1200m, 7 len behind Horcrux with 56kg at $10. That run was a bit plain so prefer him later on.
7
B PARNHAM
Red, White Lightning Bolt And Armbands, Lightning Bolt Cap
10 x0x38 RULER ROCKET
BRUCE WATKINS
6YO  BAY  GELDING 55.0KG
B C Edwards
Third-up today and won third-up previously. Resuming sat on the pace when 3rd of 10 at this track Westspeed Heat on May 30 over 1200m, on a slow track; 1.5 len behind Mt Shirataku with 59.5kg at $71. Last start 8th of 16 at this track Westspeed Heat on June 13 over 1300m, on a slow track; 3.5 len behind Speed Bubble carrying 59.5kg at $26. Others rate better.
1
J WHITING
Black, Yellow Maltese Cross, Yellow Hoops On Sleeves, Yellow Cap