Belmont   17 May 2025
 
GOING: G(4)

TABTOUCH - HAVE YOU GOT THE TOUCH HANDICAP 2100m

Track: GOOD 4   Clouds (Max: 25)   Rail: +2m Entire.  

Theres nothing to run them along. KEGGS LATER (5) made it a hat-trick with a narrow victory over 2200m at Ascot and drops in weight for today's effort. He's placed 2/3 at this trip and while this is tougher, his recent figures stack up nicely. Can sit back in the run and launch over the top to extend his winning streak. AUDIO BOY (2) is knocking on the door in recent efforts, finishing 0.8L off the winner over 1800m last start after sitting on the speed. Up to this trip now for the first time, but is hard to knock on recent form and will give a bold sight once again. HENCHARD (1) has been around the mark in recent efforts and maps to get every chance on the 7-day backup. At the top of the weights, but his form reads well for this and he won't be far away. FAMOUS DAIN (3) won an easier race at Albany last start but did it impressively. Up in trip shouldn't hurt and he can win again. EXPELLIARMUS (9) has to be included following a 1.5L defeat behind Keggs Later last start. SUGGESTED PLAY: Keggs Later can win again.
1 66426 HENCHARD
COREEN MAYNARD
6YO  BAY  GELDING 60.0KG
F H Maynard, Mrs L M Vrolyk, J A McBain, B K Willison, Miss K Lister & D J Reed
Useful gelding. Most recently 6th of 10 at Ascot Rtg 66+ on May 10 over 2200m, 5 len behind Zaza Rock with 57kg at $12. The start before that set the pace for much of the race 2nd in a small field at Ascot Rtg 66+ on April 26 over 1800m, 0.7 len behind Fine Touch carrying 56.5kg at $11. Can finish closer on the quick turnaround.
3
S PARNHAM
Dark Blue, Yellow Diamonds And Sleeves, Red Armbands And Cap
2 x2242 AUDIO BOY
ADAM DURRANT
4YO  BR/BL  GELDING 58.0KG
G J Bull & Mrs J Bull
Going well. Most recently tracked the speed and boxed on steadily 2nd of 8 at Ascot Grad Hcp 60+ on May 3 over 1800m, on a slow track; 0.8 len behind Redback Flyer with 58kg at $3.80. Before that 4th of 11 at Pinjarra Scarpside Diggers Cup on April 25 over 1800m, 1.2 len behind Tiff's Lad with 59kg at $4. Hard to knock on recent form and can go one better.
9
LUCY FIORE
Black, White Crossed Sashes, Sleeves And Cap
3 x3151 FAMOUS DAIN
DANIEL & BEN PEARCE
4YO  BAY  GELDING 58.0KG
Oakland Park Stud (Mgr: N G Duncan), Mrs D L Pearce, T Geddes, A P Rocchiccioli, D Boxtel, J Maas, Mrs J C Maas, Sangalli Bros (Mgr: A P Sangalli), A P Alsop & T J Criddle
Useful type. At the latest run favourite; raced right near the speed and boxed on; won by 5.5 len at Albany Rtg 58+ May 8 over 1900m in soft going defeating Alberich carrying 57.5kg at $1.75. The start before that 5th of 11 at Pinjarra Scarpside Diggers Cup on April 25 over 1800m, 1.3 len behind Tiff's Lad carrying 57.5kg at $2.90. Tougher here but hard to ignore what he did last start.
5
WILLIAM PIKE
Yellow, Black Maltese Cross, Quartered Cap
4 83344 DUCHEES DEMERIT
PAUL ROBERTS
7YO  B/BR  GELDING 56.0KG
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
Most recently 4th of 10 at Ascot Rtg 54+ on April 30 over 2200m, 1.75 len behind Keggs Later with 57kg at $7. The run before that came home strongly from last on the turn; 4th of 13 at Albany Albany Cup on April 20 over 2100m, on a slow track; 6 len behind Filthy Habits carrying 55kg at $41. Prepared to risk.
1
LUKE CAMPBELL
Royal Blue, Yellow Circle, Hooped Sleeves And Cap
5 53111 KEGGS LATER
ASHLEY MALEY
4YO  BAY  GELDING 56.0KG
A W Maley & S C Dawson
On a three run winning streak. At the latest run favourite; came from midfield and won by a nose at Ascot Rtg 54+ April 30 over 2200m defeating Ocean Ranger carrying 58.5kg at $3.10. Before that favourite; won by 2.5 len at Ascot Rtg 50+ April 18 over 2200m defeating Ocean Ranger with 57.5kg at $4. Flying at the moment and expected to prove hard to beat again.
8
NATASHA FAITHFULL
White, Dark Green Collar And Spot With Red Band, Red And Dark Green Armbands, Quartered Cap
6 30914 BAYHARA
JIM P TAYLOR
5YO  CHESTNUT  MARE 56.0KG
B D Renner, M Librizzi, M Obst, B W Renner, R K Cowl, B W Robartson, M R Congleton, Ms S K Gale & P J Adam
Useful mare. At the latest run got back early 4th of 8 at Ascot Grad Hcp 60+ on May 3 over 1800m, on a slow track; 2 len behind Redback Flyer carrying 56kg at $10. The start before that ran on from midfield and scored a big 7 len win at Geraldton Rtg 56+ April 23 over 1937m defeating Vivarok with 59kg at $6.50. Major player on best form.
2
LAQDAR RAMOLY
Dark Blue, Yellow Quarters, Quartered Sleeves And Cap
7 32546 BEAUTIFUL BAROQUE
SAMANTHA FAITHFULL
5YO  GREY  MARE 56.0KG
Ms S J Faithfull, D Gilbert, R M Potter, I C Badger, L C Kingston, J S Pietrala & D A Brown
Last start eased back early on 6th of 9 at Albany Rtg 58+ on May 8 over 1900m, on a slow track; 8 len behind Famous Dain carrying 58kg at $10. Before that eased back early on 4th of 7 at Albany Rtg 70+ on April 27 over 1500m, slow going 2.5 len behind Gift Of The Heart carrying 55kg at $5. Others preferred.
4
B LOUIS
Grey, Hot Pink Aboriginal Artwork Braces And Armbands, Hot Pink Cap
8 64947 ADMIRED
GARY CRISPIN
8YO  BAY  GELDING 54.0KG
A Cummins, Mrs S L Crispin, P R Gurney, Mrs C Gurney & Ms J Starkie
Last start raced behind the speed prior to fading 7th of 11 at York on April 21 over 1920m, on a slow track; 8 len behind Heaps Of Moolah with 57.5kg at $13. The race before that 4th in a small field at Narrogin Rtg 52+ on April 10 over 1720m, 2.5 len behind Side Show carrying 58kg at $15. Prepared to risk in this line-up.
6
J WHITING
Gold, Dark Blue Hooped Sleeves, Quartered Cap
9 67073 EXPELLIARMUS
JESSICA CARBERY
6YO  BR/BL  GELDING 54.0KG
Mrs J R Carbery, B S Sellars, J J M Carbery, J Todd, B Campbell, T Hill, Mrs T R Kays, C Carbery & Ms A M Buck
Last start held ground to the line 3rd of 10 at Ascot Rtg 54+ on April 30 over 2200m, 1.5 len behind Keggs Later carrying 55.5kg at $5.50. The race before that 7th of 13 at Ascot Rtg 50+ on April 18 over 2200m, 6 len behind Keggs Later carrying 57kg at $7.50. Back to form last start and he can feature.
10
P CARBERY
Multi-Coloured Checks, White Collar, Sleeves, Cap And Pom Pom
10 000x3 KINELLINS LEGACY
LUKE FERNIE
4YO  BAY  MARE 54.0KG
K Doak, Miss M Manfredini, L K Fernie & Ms H M Rossiter
Second run back. First-up after five months 3rd of 11 at York on April 21 over 1920m, on a slow track; 4.5 len behind Heaps Of Moolah carrying 58.5kg at $101. Previously second-up got back early 10th of 14 at Ascot Grad Hcp 60+ on October 12 over 1800m, 8 len behind Great Fortune with 55kg at $67. Yet to score when second up and isn’t among the top hopes today.
7
ELISHA WHITTINGTON
Hot Pink With Black Leopard Print