Belmont 16 May 2026
GOING: S(5)
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THE LAWN PRIDE AUSTRALIA HANDICAP 1000m Track: SOFT 5 Clouds (Max: 18) Rail: True. |
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Solid tempo with Hezangelic, Niccimota and Scream going hard, closely attended by Magnique. ELITE BEAU (8) is first-up today after tackling the Placid Ark Prelude before the break where he jumped the race favourite. He's unbeaten fresh and his recent trials coming in suggest he's ready to fire a shot. Will need a touch of luck from the draw, but Pike rides and he can return with a bang. SLIP THE JAB (11) is better than he showed last time out when getting well back in an Open 3YO race last time out and never threatening. A better draw this time around suits and CJP remains in the saddle. Can bounce back to his best form today. HEZANGELIC (1) got the job done in a photo finish last time out and we'll get a guide on that form in the race prior to this. The inside draw should see him up on the speed and with Nottle on board, he can bring up the hat-trick. NICCIMOTA (3) just missed last time out when fading late but draws better this time around. Can give them something to catch. MAIN ACT (9) comes back to 1000m today and can put his best foot forward. SUGGESTED PLAY: Elite Beau can resume a winner.
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| 1 | 52211 |
HEZANGELIC
MITCHELL PATEMAN 5YO BAY GELDING 59.0KG A Russo Battagliolo, A P Alsop, P G Yujnovich, Mrs J Yujnovich, Ms A La Palombara, T V Salmeri, D J Shillington, S L Poliwka, Mrs M J Bruce, P J Bruce, Sangalli Bros (Mgr: A P Sangalli), Mitchell Pateman Racing (Mgr: M J Pateman) & C D Salmeri Chasing a hat-trick. Last start favourite; won by a nose at Ascot Westspeed Plat May 2 over 1100m defeating Acorn carrying 58kg at $2.70. The start before that favourite; won by 1.1 len at Ascot Westspeed Plat April 11 over 1000m defeating Go Go Grommet with 57.5kg at $2.70. An inside draw is a big advantage. Can bring up the hat-trick with plenty in his favour. |
2 HOLLY NOTTLE |
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| 2 | 2422x |
MAGNIQUE
SIMON A MILLER 4YO BAY MARE 59.0KG B L McRostie & Mrs J M McRostie Has won previously first-up and resumes here after a break of four-and-a-half months. Finished off last campaign second of 10 at Ascot Grad Hcp 60+ January 1 over 1000m, a long neck behind Amaroo Star with 59kg at $3.60. Previous preparation first-up won by 0.8 len Northam Cl3 November 6 over 1000m defeating The Lions' Gate with 60kg at $2.30. Expecting a strong run fresh. |
7 CHLOE AZZOPARDI |
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| 3 | 47214 |
NICCIMOTA
JIM P TAYLOR 4YO BAY MARE 59.0KG Mrs T Taylor, Mrs LP Taylor, J O'neil, Mrs C O'Neil, J O'neil, M Botica, P Harries & Mrs P J Castledine Recent form sound. Last start 4th of 10 at Ascot Grad Hcp 60+ on April 18 over 1000m, on a slow track; 1.4 len behind Kings Court with 57kg at $9. The run before that won by 2 len at this track Cl3 April 2 over 1000m defeating Corner Off carrying 58kg at $3.80. Will give them something to catch up front. |
4 CHANEL COOPER |
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| 4 | 466x2 |
CLEANEMUP
NEVILLE PARNHAM 4YO CHESTNUT MARE 58.0KG Ridgeport (Mgr: E S Guagliardo) Second-up. First-up after six months 2nd of 9 at Ascot Cl3 on April 29 over 1000m, slow going 2.25 len behind Lord Shiva with 58kg at $5.50. Previously second-up 2nd of 10 at Bunbury All Weather Cl5 on July 17 over 1275m, nose behind Village Girl with 57.5kg at $2.45. Fitter again but isn’t among the top hopes today. |
6 S PARNHAM |
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| 5 | x644x |
JELLY CAN RUN
GRAEME BALLANTYNE 6YO BAY GELDING 58.0KG G C Ballantyne & Mrs D S Ballantyne Resuming. Finished off last preparation fourth of 9 at Pinjarra Scarpside Cl5 January 25 over 1400m, 2 len behind Platinum Shot carrying 58.5kg at $20. When resuming last campaign sixth of 9 at Ascot Cl5 December 10 over 1000m, 6 len behind Tycoon Harry carrying 58kg at $61. Will improve on whatever he does in this. |
9 J WHITING |
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| 6 | 7x921 |
XENTARO
NEVILLE PARNHAM 3YO CHESTNUT GELDING 58.0KG 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 Form hard to fault. At the latest run raced right near the speed and boxed on; won by 1.4 len at Ascot 3yo 0Mwly April 29 over 1000m in soft going defeating Mandible Magic carrying 60kg at $4.60. The run before that ran on from midfield; 2nd of 10 at Ascot 3yo 0Mwly on April 22 over 1200m, 1.0 len behind Quokka Rocka carrying 59.5kg at $13. Solid top-three hope. |
1 CHRIS PARNHAM |
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| 7 | 0900x |
BONNIE LAD
CHRIS & MICHAEL GANGEMI 6YO CHESTNUT GELDING 56.0KG Gangemi Thoroughbreds (Mgr: M J Gangemi), Vic And Tim's (Mgr: S J Merritt), S Ikin, Miss L P Grogan, S Cox, C Thomas, J M Pow, G W McNally, C P Dakin, S Galvanin, O Scotford, APJ (Mgr: P J Riky), R J Wade, M Sweeney, T Campbell & S Richards Back from a spell. Finished off last campaign 12th of 16 at Ascot 0Mwly November 29 over 1000m, 4.5 len behind Santanova with 56.5kg at $91. Previously first up; second last of 7 at this track Grad Hcp 58+ August 30 over 1000m, soft track; 2.5 len behind Niccimota carrying 60kg at $18. Prefer to see how he returns. |
10 JORDAN TURNER |
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| 8 | 0x16x |
ELITE BEAU
GRANT & ALANA WILLIAMS 3YO BAY COLT 56.0KG China Horse Club Racing Pty Ltd, Nebraska Pty Ltd, Finnmat, Bruce Greenwood, Raymond Harvey, Steel Martin, Yellow Army Racing, Gregory Sims, Robert Wilson, Matt Izzett, Kane Robinson, Alisatair Smith, Abe Wright Colt returning from a spell and has won previously when first up. Finished off last preparation sixth of 14 at Ascot Pa Prelude November 1 over 1100m, 4 len behind Luana Miss with 55kg at $3.60. Previous preparation first-up favourite; won by 1.75 len Ascot Cl3 October 15 over 1000m defeating Coondle with 56kg at $1.80. Looks a colt on the rise and he can return with a bang. |
8 WILLIAM PIKE |
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| 9 | 52943 |
MAIN ACT
BOB MCPHERSON 4YO BAY GELDING 56.0KG R C McPherson, Mrs J A McPherson, Mrs B Lammie & B W Ramsay Recent form sound. Most recently held ground to the line 3rd of 7 at Ascot Grad Hcp 60+ on May 2 over 1200m, 3 len behind Like Clockwork carrying 56.5kg at $16. The start before that 4th of 10 at Ascot Grad Hcp 60+ on April 11 over 1200m, 3 len behind Ourgirlcanrun with 56.5kg at $61. Should get his chance if good enough. |
3 MS J VALAS |
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| 10 | 12115 |
SCREAM
GLENN WEBSTER 6YO B/BR GELDING 56.0KG Mrs J L Webster, G K Edwards & Mrs J Edwards Most recently did the work up front then tired 5th of 9 at Ascot Rtg 66+ on April 25 over 1000m, 1.75 len behind Black Ora carrying 54kg at $13. The race before that scored a big 3.5 len win at York April 6 over 1100m defeating Superb Vintage with 58kg at $2.80. Solid prospects. |
5 B PARNHAM |
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| 11 | 11338 |
SLIP THE JAB
LUKE FERNIE 3YO BAY GELDING 56.0KG L K Fernie, G J Fleay, Mrs M Fleay, P Fleay, B Fleay, T C Flematti, P W Flematti, W Golding & D Hartigan Most recently eased back early on 8th of 10 at Ascot 3yo Hcp 62+ on May 9 over 1000m, 2.5 len behind Kings Court with 55.5kg at $13. The race before that 3rd of 7 at Ascot 3yo Hcp 62+ on April 18 over 1000m, slow going 1.75 len behind Snitzalatte with 55.5kg at $7. Not far away last time. Can bounce back following a disappointing effort last time out. |
5 CLINT JOHNSTON-PORTER |
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