Belmont   10 Jun 2026
 
GOING: G(4)

SWAN DRAUGHT HANDICAP 1200m

Track: Good 4   Clouds (Max: 19)   Rail: +19m Entire with a cutaway. (Pent: 6.40)  

Solid tempo with My Danny Boy leading from Hurricane Harley and Jimmy Angel. GOD'S RAPTURE (6) drops back to a much easier race today after tackling Open 3YO company through the beginning of this preparation. Back to 1200m today and gets Pike on board as well, who was on board for her only victory. Just needs to hold her form back in grade to be winning. DELTASON (1) is a handy type, winning over this track and trip last campaign, though he resumes here without a trial and is 0/2 fresh. That being said, he did jump a $7.50 chance in the Fairetha when not disgraced at Listed level. Drawn well and can make an impression. MY DANNY BOY (7) has been impressive this campaign, winning two back before being caught very late last time out. He draws well again to find the front with the claim of Nottle being very important with his racing pattern. Can return to winning ways. VANDOULA JET (8) gets the Blinkers on for the first time today and can put her best foot forward. HURRICANE HARLEY (2) can improve back in grade. SUGGESTED PLAY: God's Rapture looks the one.
1 8150x DELTASON
MERYL HAYLEY
3YO  CHESTNUT  GELDING 61.0KG
Northern Thoroughbreds (Mgr: Mrs D M Hammarquist)
Resumes. Finished off last campaign second last of 13 at Ascot in the G2 Wa Guineas November 22 over 1600m, 6 len behind King Of Light with 57kg at $51. First up last campaign eighth of 11 at Ascot 3yo Classic October 11 over 1000m, 2.25 len behind Talkanco with 55kg at $31. Wouldn't surprise to see a bold run on his return.
2
NATIKA RIORDAN
Lime Green, White Spots, Yellow Sleeves And Cap
2 51850 HURRICANE HARLEY
SUMMER DICKSON
3YO  BAY  GELDING 59.0KG
D J Gatti, Mrs D C Gatti, Mrs K Massam, K L Gatti & J E D Gatti
Most recently faded in the straight second last of 12 at this track Grad Hcp 60+ on May 23 over 1200m, 8 len behind Hedawood with 54.5kg at $9. Before that sat on the speed and boxed on steadily 5th of 12 at Pinjarra 0Mwly on May 13 over 1200m, 0.9 len behind Changing Guard carrying 58kg at $3.90. Can feature in the finish.
3
AUSTIN GALATI
Royal Blue, Orange Abstract Horse And Jockey, Orange With Royal Blue Stars Sleeves And Cap
3 2x622 SPIRITED STRIKE
LOU LUCIANI
3YO  BAY  GELDING 59.0KG
R W P Farris & D H Deeks
At the latest run 2nd in a small field at this track Cl1 on June 3 over 1000m, slow going 2.5 len behind Brazen Butcher with 61kg at $7. The run before that 2nd of 12 at this track Cl1 on May 20 over 1200m, 1.5 len behind A Summer Fling carrying 60kg at $14. This looks a tough assignment.
6
CASSEY MARTINAN
White, Purple Lightning Bolt, Hooped Sleeves And Cap
4 33162 JIMMY ANGEL
RUSSELL STEWART
3YO  CHESTNUT  GELDING 58.0KG
J A Stewart, Mrs A L Stewart & K R Stewart
Most recently raced on the speed and boxed on steadily 2nd of 10 at this track 3yo 0Mwly on May 27 over 1400m, nose behind Esta Mirando with 58kg at $9.50. The start before that 6th of 12 at this track 3yo Hcp 59+ on May 16 over 1400m, on a slow track; 1.5 len behind Ladies Pro carrying 56.5kg at $19. Likely to feature again.
1
S O'DONNELL
Black, White Checked Sash And Cap
5 13189 BRAVE DRAGON
STEVE WOLFE
3YO  BAY  GELDING 58.0KG
S J Wolfe & G D Hann
Last start second last of 10 at this track 3yo 0Mwly on May 27 over 1400m, 4 len behind Esta Mirando with 58.5kg at $41. Before that second last of 9 at Pinjarra 3yo 0Mwly on May 13 over 1200m, 4 len behind True Fiction carrying 59kg at $16. Out of form and prepared to risk.
8
P J HARVEY
Light Blue, Red Maltese Cross
6 x6260 GOD'S RAPTURE
TED MARTINOVICH
3YO  BAY  FILLY 58.0KG
Ms S M Moloney, N E Giorgetta, R M Mitchell, G Evans & W J Forrest
Most recently second last of 12 at this track 3yo Hcp 59+ on May 16 over 1400m, slow going 4.5 len behind Ladies Pro carrying 57kg at $14. The run before that 6th of 9 at Ascot 3yo Hcp 62+ on May 2 over 1200m, 2.5 len behind Split The Gee carrying 54.5kg at $6. Can turn things around in this easier assignment today.
9
WILLIAM PIKE
Gold, Dk. Blue V And Cap
7 2x213 MY DANNY BOY
TIARNNA NOSKE
3YO  BAY  GELDING 58.0KG
Mrs E J Stephens & B O Stephens
Racing well recently. Most recently set the pace for much of the race 3rd of 10 at this track 3yo 0Mwly on May 27 over 1400m, 0.7 len behind Esta Mirando carrying 58kg at $5. The race before that won by 0.6 len at Pinjarra Mdn May 13 over 1200m defeating Rocking In Vegas carrying 57.5kg at $1.75. Can't be left out with his recent form.
4
HOLLY NOTTLE
White, Multi Coloured Willy Wagtails, White Cap With Black Willy Wagtail
8 x7523 VANDOULA JET
STEFAN VAHALA
3YO  BAY  FILLY 57.0KG
K Sutherland, B Sutherland, SM & KB Bloodstock (Mgr: K Sutherland), M J Vahala, B W Sutherland, T Bridgeford, M Cranley, G J Carruthers, M A Bardsley, K Cranley, C Cranley, D W Drewitt, B Duffy, I P Tagliaferri, D P Panizza, A D Young, M Naughton, S Murphy & M O'Reilly
Form hard to fault. Last start 3rd of 13 at this track 0Mwly on June 3 over 1200m, on a slow track; 0.7 len behind Armino carrying 54.5kg at $4. The start before that made some head-way from midfield; 2nd of 12 at Pinjarra 0Mwly on May 13 over 1200m, nose behind Changing Guard carrying 55kg at $3.40. Blinkers go on now and she's not out of this.
5
S PARNHAM
Black, Hot Pink Fleur De Lys, Pink And Light Blue Striped Sleeves, Quartered Cap
9 8x168 PERFECT SISTER
TOM WOLFE
3YO  BAY  FILLY 57.0KG
Greenfields Lodge Syndicate (Mgr: T M Patrizi)
Last start 8th of 10 at Albany Cl2 on May 15 over 1100m, on heavy track; 6 len behind We Love Charlie with 60kg at $11. Before that 6th of 10 at Albany Rtg 58+ on May 7 over 1100m, on a slow track; 3 len behind Top Of The Pops with 56kg at $3.10. Likely to struggle on recent form.
7
TAJ DYSON
White, Black Sleeves And Cap