Belmont   16 Sep 2026
 
GOING: G(4)

LIQUOR BARONS HANDICAP 1650m

Track: GOOD4   Clear (Max: 28)   Rail: +13m entire.  

King Of The Town and About Turn possess good early speed and will set a genuine tempo. KING OF THE TOWN (1) resumes here and is yet to place in two previous fresh runs but has never run first-up over this trip. Got to Listed grade last time in and can show up here. GIBRALTAR (2) was in the firing line on the bend and progressed nicely last start to finish a close second over 1700m at this track after missing the placings at the previous appearance. Finds a suitable race and can play a major role. POINT GOLD BEAU (4) made progress last time out, finishing 2.25 lengths from the winner in third at the end of 1700m at this track. Finds a nice race and can build on that solid recent effort. JESA LUPA (5) did little the first three runs back but was an improved effort last time and might be ready to go on with it. SUGGESTED PLAY: King Of The Town to win.
1 2125x KING OF THE TOWN
SUMMER DICKSON
4YO  B/BR  GELDING 60.0KG
H G Russell & P D Hennessy
Resumes. Finished off last preparation fifth of 12 at this track in the LR Aquanita July 4 over 2000m, soft track; 10 len behind Westbound carrying 56kg at $12. When resuming last campaign fourth of 16 at this track Mdn April 2 over 1400m, 1.5 len behind Golden Chatter carrying 55.5kg at $19. Yet to win first-up but back here from Listed grade and this trip suits fresh.
9
AUSTIN GALATI
White And Black Cow Spots
2 x6152 POINT GIBRALTAR
CHRIS & MICHAEL GANGEMI
4YO  BAY  GELDING 60.0KG
Gangemi Thoroughbreds, Bradley Thoroughbreds Pty Ltd (Mgr: B G Bradley), G W McNally, G Debski, A P Jardim, Mercon Racing (Mgr: D Condidorio), L G Torpy, L M H Wisby, C H Yeak, R J Wade, Brady Street (Mgr: R P Gartrell), W W Willcock, P V Walsh & Jodianka Pty Ltd (Mgr: Mrs D E Ciprian)
At the latest run led but faded 2nd of 11 in a Cl1 at this track on September 2 over 1700m, 1.5 len behind Grandad's Adiction with 60kg at $5.50. The start before that 5th of 11 in a Cl1 at this track on August 19 over 1650m, on a slow track; 6 len behind Back To Bondi with 60kg at $5. Nice effort last time. Recent form good and draws to hold it.
1
CHANEL COOPER
Green, Red Sleeves, White Armbands, Red Cap
3 7x616 ABOUT TURN
SIMON A MILLER
4YO  CHESTNUT  GELDING 60.0KG
G N White, G Thiveos, S W McFarlane, C W Chalwell, T J Jorgensen, B G Hamilton, V Lees, C W Simpson, G D Rowe, Mrs C A Pine, M J Sharkey, O Shields, B A Keeffe, S Marsigalia, J Paikos, J D Pynt & S Buckingham
Most recently sat on the speed and boxed on steadily 6th of 11 in a Cl3 at this track on September 2 over 1400m, 5 len behind Radiant Light carrying 58kg at $16. The race before that won by 2.5 len in a Mdn at Pinjarra on August 20 over 1400m defeating Zero To Sixty with 58kg at $2.50. Looking to others.
4
JARRAD NOSKE
Purple, Black Hoops, Light Blue Cap
4 2x063 GOLD BEAU
COREEN MAYNARD
5YO  CHESTNUT  GELDING 58.0KG
D J Reed
At the latest run 3rd of 11 in a Cl1 at this track on September 2 over 1700m, 2.25 len behind Grandad's Adiction carrying 58.5kg at $7.50. The run before that 6th of 11 in a Cl1 at this track on July 29 over 1700m, 6 len behind Double The Fun with 59.5kg at $31. Has ability and is one of the major players.
2
LAQDAR RAMOLY
Dark Blue, Yellow Diamonds And Sleeves, Red Armbands And Cap
5 x0995 JESA LUPA
RYAN HILL
5YO  CHESTNUT  GELDING 58.0KG
Mrs S Webb, P Webb, Ms J L Bennett & C L Smith
Last start 5th of 11 in a Cl1 at this track on September 2 over 1700m, 2.5 len behind Grandad's Adiction carrying 58.5kg at $8.50. Before that 9th of 11 in a Cl1 at Pinjarra on August 20 over 1300m, 5.5 len behind Cable Rock with 56.5kg at $26. Solid prospects.
7
CHRIS PARNHAM
White, Royal Blue Stripes, White Sleeves, 3 Royal Blue Diamonds, White Cap
6 x8700 SAUCISSON
KERI D'ORSOGNA
5YO  B/BR  GELDING 57.0KG
Mrs K D'Orsogna, G A Saunders, P Gray & Mrs E Gray
Last start ran last of 13 in a Cl3 at Northam on September 3 over 1600m, on a slow track; 12 len behind Pure Mac with 53kg at $101. The race before that ran last of 10 in a Cl1 at Northam on August 27 over 2200m, on rain affected going; 34 len behind Icandoit Onmyown carrying 58kg at $31. Drawn well, but needs to find something.
3
SHARNI WEBSTER
Orange, Dark Blue Hoops, Orange Cap
7 4x080 ANOTHER CHANT
TIARNNA NOSKE
5YO  BROWN  GELDING 56.0KG
S J Newling, Mrs A L Newling & Miss T Robertson
At the latest run ran second last of 11 in a Cl1 at Northam on September 3 over 1300m, 9 len behind Hello Veneta with 57kg at $101. The race before that 8th of 11 in a Cl1 at Pinjarra on August 20 over 1300m, 5 len behind Cable Rock with 58kg at $51. Needs to do a lot more.
8
JESSICA GRAY
Red, Light Blue Sleeves And Cap
8 007x0 DECLARED INNOCENT
JOHN POPESCU
6YO  BAY  GELDING 56.0KG
B A Jupp & J A Popescu
Second-up. First-up after five months ran last of 11 in a Cl1 at this track on September 9 over 1400m, 12 len behind Perfume Princess carrying 53kg at $201. Previously second-up 7th of 10 in a Mdn at Ascot on November 4 over 1800m, 8 len behind Masmelo with 58kg at $41. Fitter but others are better placed.
6
BRAYDEN GAERTH
White, Purple Hoops, Black Hooped Sleeves And Cap
9 52269 HOT LIKE CHILI
GRAEME BALLANTYNE
6YO  BAY  MARE 55.0KG
Mrs D S Ballantyne & G C Ballantyne
Last start sat on the speed throughout before fading 9th of 12 in a Rtg 54+ at this track on September 2 over 2200m, 5 len behind Sister Mary carrying 55kg at $14. The race before that 6th of 12 in a Rtg 53+ at this track on August 19 over 2100m, slow going 1.5 len behind Dandy's Gem carrying 55kg at $9. Will find this company more to her liking.
8
MS J VALAS
Light Blue And Maroon Checks, Light Blue Sleeves, Maroon Cap
10 53676 PAVLIANI
JARRAD HUMPHRIES
7YO  BROWN  MARE 54.0KG
M Stephens, M G Smith & R McKay
Most recently from last on the turn 6th of 9 in a Cl1 at Bunbury on September 10 over 1675m, 2.25 len behind The Scholar with 54.5kg at $61. Before that 7th of 11 in a Cl1 at this track on August 26 over 1400m, on a slow track; 7 len behind Cosmic Gem with 54kg at $101. Unreliable and needs to lift.
5
JEFFERSON TSANG
Orange, Green Chevrons