Belmont 23 Aug 2025
GOING: S(5)
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REG TREFFONE - 2025 WA RACING HALL OF FAME INDUCTEE HANDICAP 1650m Track: SOFT 6 Clear (Max: 18) Rail: +9m Entire. |
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Good pace from Rock In Wonder, Worcester and Idyllic Ruler. TRIPLE THE CHANT (12) was very impressive when getting the job done here 17 days ago, bolting in by 3.1L in fine style. Importantly, he handled the tricky conditions with ease and this looks to shape similarly. Likely to get back in the run, but she still has upside and can bring up the hat-trick. ROCK IN WONDER (4) led and skipped away to win by 2L at Pinjarra last time out. He should be able to be up front from the favourable barrier under Corver and while this is tougher, his last start effort rates highly. Can win again. WORCESTER (7) is another last-start winner lining up here after getting the job done in a CL5 at Bunbury as favourite. Needs some luck from the wide alley, but he's a versatile customer and he's expected to be right in the finish. GRATIAS DEO (9) drops in trip today and can improve. SUGGESTED PLAY: Triple The Chant looks poised to strike yet again.
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| 1 | 81653 |
IDYLLIC RULER
JIM P TAYLOR 5YO BAY GELDING 60.0KG Mrs T Taylor, Mrs LP Taylor, Ms M A Clarke, S W Brown, A P Comenos, A Di Lallo, S Di Lallo, P A Gatti, D Hogan, B Kinsman, K S MILLS, M L Pellizzari & Ms R Pracilio At the latest run 3rd of 10 at Pinjarra Westspeed 0Mwly on August 9 over 1600m, slow going 2.5 len behind Rock In Wonder with 57.5kg at $10. The start before that 5th of 13 at this track Grad Hcp 60+ on July 26 over 1300m, slow going 0.8 len behind Amjaad carrying 56.5kg at $26. Has ability but might find this beyond him. |
10 ZEPHEN JOHNSTON-PORTER |
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| 2 | 5x083 |
I DREAMED A DREAM
STEVE WOLFE 5YO BROWN GELDING 59.0KG S J Wolfe, R W Duggan, W H Gardiner, Pink Diamond Racing (Mgr: C J Holt), Pink Pyranha Racing (Mgr: C J Holt), C R Olsen, M Farmer, Ms M Warland, M Hallas, L Bussell, C L Lawson & The One One Pod 1 (Mgr: B J Ryan) Last start came from midfield; 3rd of 10 at Pinjarra Rtg 66+ on August 9 over 1300m, on a slow track; 2.75 len behind King Adviso with 56kg at $41. The race before that 8th of 12 at this track Rtg 66+ on July 26 over 1600m, on a slow track; 4 len behind Famous Dain with 56.5kg at $31. Rates highly and can break through. |
2 S MCGRUDDY |
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| 3 | 269x9 |
HENCHARD
COREEN MAYNARD 7YO BAY GELDING 59.0KG F H Maynard, J A McBain, B K Willison, Miss K Lister, D J Reed, P A Wildermoth, G C Dickie & Miss C A Gardiner Second-up. First-up after three months second last of 10 at Pinjarra Scarpside Rtg 66+ on August 2 over 1400m, on a wet track; 10 len behind Little Silver with 55.5kg at $61. Previously second-up won by 0.7 len at Northam Cl5 October 6 over 1400m defeating Looks carrying 56.5kg at $17. Prefer in something easier. |
5 HOLLY WATSON |
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| 4 | 0x261 |
ROCK IN WONDER
RYAN HILL 6YO BAY GELDING 59.0KG Mrs E A Van Merwyk & A J Van Merwyk Last start won by 2 len at Pinjarra Westspeed 0Mwly August 9 over 1600m on a soft track defeating Noble Connection with 57.5kg at $5.50. The race before that did the work up front then tired 6th of 14 at Bunbury 0Mwly on July 19 over 1400m, on a slow track; 2 len behind Linden's Gold with 56.5kg at $3.40. Too good from the front last start and he'll be hard to reel in once again. |
4 VICTORIA CORVER |
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| 5 | 9640x |
I LOVE YOUR SMILE
LUKE FERNIE 6YO CHESTNUT MARE 57.0KG L K Fernie, S A Preen, P K Huckle, T L Myers & D P Venables Mare returning from a spell and has won previously when first up. Finished off last preparation 13th of 16 at Bunbury in the LR Bunbury Cup March 8 over 2019m, 7 len behind Captain Pluto carrying 54kg at $41. Previously first up; seventh of 10 at this track Rtg 66+ August 31 over 1600m, soft track; 2.25 len behind Category Three with 55kg at $26. Likely to run well. |
12 CHRIS PARNHAM |
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| 6 | x6346 |
MORE THAN ENUFF
STEPHEN MILLER 5YO BAY GELDING 57.0KG S J Miller, J S Brennan, Mrs L J Brennan, Miss Z G Scott, Ms S Scott, P Roach & Mrs A Chapman Last start 6th of 12 at this track Rtg 66+ on July 26 over 1600m, slow going 3 len behind Famous Dain carrying 54kg at $7.50. The run before that 4th of 12 at Bunbury Grad Hcp 60+ on July 12 over 1690m, on heavy track; 1.3 len behind Lano with 57kg at $6. Back in grade today and can improve. |
10 BRAYDEN GAERTH |
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| 7 | 2x331 |
WORCESTER
DYLAN BAIRSTOW 6YO BAY GELDING 57.0KG M W Bairstow, T D Spencer, M J Brennan, D L Cunningham, Mrs R M Cunningham, E Delaney, R Leigh, Mrs A Pivac, M G Taylor, T Warner & Manracing Australia (Mgr: Dr M Coxall) Racing well recently. At the latest run favourite; won by 0.8 len at Bunbury Cl5 August 14 over 1675m in soft going defeating Lyrical Angel with 58kg at $2.25. Before that came from midfield; 3rd of 13 at this track Cl3 on July 30 over 1650m, slow going 1.3 len behind Kervette carrying 59kg at $5. Tougher here but he has claims on the quick turnaround. |
11 S PARNHAM |
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| 8 | 5x000 |
FOREVER DREAMING
COLIN WEBSTER 7YO CHESTNUT MARE 56.0KG C H Webster, Mrs L P Webster, B R Webster, Boomgate Racing (Mgr: R M O'brien), GWD Martin, Ms N N Moran, M R Luzi, Mrs J M Luzi, P R Luzi & Mrs A M T Luzi At the latest run 11th of 15 at this track Westspeed 0Mwly on August 16 over 1300m, on a slow track; 7 len behind Diamond Dancer carrying 58kg at $61. The race before that second last of 11 at Pinjarra Scarpside Grad Hcp 58+ on August 2 over 1200m, on heavy track; 8 len behind Spectacular Park with 58.5kg at $81. Making up the numbers. |
1 T TURNER |
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| 9 | 66448 |
GRATIAS DEO
DANIEL O'CONNOR 8YO BROWN GELDING 56.0KG Miss P J Skidmore, I K Russell, S Garlick & M F Abdullah Last start sat on the speed throughout before fading 8th of 12 at Pinjarra Scarpside Rtg 66+ on August 2 over 2200m, in the wet; 6 len behind Dark Looks carrying 54kg at $11. The run before that crossed from a wide gate to lead but couldn't hold on when 4th of 12 at Bunbury Rtg 66+ on July 19 over 2231m, slow going 2.75 len behind Snazzler with 54kg at $21. Better than the last start suggests and can bounce back. |
9 CHLOE AZZOPARDI |
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| 10 | 276x5 |
MYSTICAL MAN
MOLLIE CLARK 8YO B/BR GELDING 56.0KG B P Byron, P C Byron, Mrs R J Byron, M Andreoli, Ms S Scott & M Deering Second run back. First-up after five months 5th of 12 at Pinjarra Scarpside Grad Hcp 60+ on August 2 over 1600m, on rain affected going; 5.5 len behind Gage Roads with 56kg at $26. Previously second-up 5th of 9 at Ascot 0Mwly on November 5 over 1600m, 3 len behind Border Force with 57kg at $41. Others rate better this time. |
3 NATASHA FAITHFULL |
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| 11 | x25x0 |
ANTIQUE STAR
MICHAEL GRANTHAM 5YO BAY MARE 56.0KG Peters Investments Pty Ltd (Mgr: R J Peters) Second run back. First-up after five months second last of 13 at Bunbury Grad Hcp 60+ on July 19 over 1400m, on a slow track; 6 len behind Little Silver with 55.5kg at $8.50. Previously second-up 5th of 13 at Pinjarra Grad Hcp 59+ on February 15 over 1400m, 2.5 len behind Missile Storm carrying 56kg at $9.50. Not out of it. |
6 AMY JO HAYES |
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| 12 | x2611 |
TRIPLE THE CHANT
SIMON A MILLER 4YO BROWN MARE 55.0KG Rapid Equine (Mgr: N D Irvine) Racing well recently. Most recently favourite; scored a big 3 len win at this track Cl1 August 6 over 1650m in soft going defeating Romantic Ruler carrying 58kg at $2.70. Before that favourite; ran on from midfield and won by 2 len at Northam Mdn July 24 over 1600m on a soft track defeating Think Quick with 56kg at $3.40. Strikes a suitable race to bring up the hat-trick. |
8 J AZZOPARDI |
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| 13 | 77046 |
SKETTA
FRED KERSLEY 8YO BAY MARE 54.0KG Mrs J Kersley Last start 6th of 10 at Pinjarra Grad Hcp 58+ on August 9 over 2000m, slow going 8 len behind Mr Talentino with 55kg at $21. The race before that 4th of 10 at Pinjarra Rtg 50+ on July 23 over 2025m, on a slow track; 3 len behind Be Awesome with 53kg at $10. Others rate better. |
7 JADE MC NAUGHT |
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