Belmont 16 May 2026
GOING: S(5)
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MRS MAC'S HANDICAP 1600m Track: SOFT 5 Clouds (Max: 18) Rail: True. |
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Genuine tempo from Prophet And Power leading Major Mario. OUR PALADIN AL (2) got a long way back on resumption and should be better for that effort. Getting out to the mile is a big tick and he maps to get every chance from a good draw. His best form is good enough to win a race of this calibre and he can land the knockout blow. FIRST ENCOUNTER (5) is first-up today and lands here on the back of two winning trials, the latest over 1400m. Pike was on board for both heats and remains in the saddle for his return. He's won 3/6 when riding the gelding and he can make a statement on his return. MADAME MAGIC (6) has finished behind a good one her past couple, beaten 3.2L most recently over 1800m. Back in trip today, but was strong from the back two starts ago. Can play a leading role. BAKEEL (1) reunites with Manoel Nunes and can feature on his best form. SOLDANELLE (7) has to be included following a narrow defeat at Ascot last time out. SUGGESTED PLAY: Siding with Our Paladin Al.
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| 1 | 7x024 |
BAKEEL
GRANT & ALANA WILLIAMS 5YO BROWN GELDING 60.0KG Al-Arabiya Stable (Mgr: M Gandhi) Form hard to fault. Last start 4th of 10 at Ascot Rtg 72+ on April 18 over 1600m, on a slow track; 2.5 len behind Rock 'N' The Jam carrying 60.5kg at $8.50. The race before that raced on the pace when 2nd of 8 at Ascot Rtg 72+ on April 4 over 1400m, 0.9 len behind Avoidance carrying 60kg at $4.80. Is ticking along well and should get his chance as he's reunited with Nunes. |
6 M NUNES |
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| 2 | 121x8 |
OUR PALADIN AL
RUSSELL STEWART 4YO B/BR GELDING 59.0KG Mrs M J Morton, A J Morton, Mrs H M Morton, Mrs J Sounness, J Sounness, Mrs A L Stewart, J A Stewart, J W Blab & K R Stewart Second-up. First-up after four months 8th of 14 at Ascot Rtg 72+ on May 9 over 1400m, 4.5 len behind Wineaclocksumwhere with 59kg at $8.50. Previously second-up won by 2.25 len at Ascot W/Speed Sprint December 20 over 1400m defeating Lombadina with 54kg at $2.25. Can improve swiftly getting up in trip. |
5 LUKE CAMPBELL |
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| 3 | 01051 |
NOBLE CONNECTION
DANIEL & BEN PEARCE 4YO BAY GELDING 57.0KG Pearce Racing (Mgr: D S Pearce), Ridgeport (Mgr: E S Guagliardo), O J Hubber, S A Norsworthy, A J Duffy, R M Viney, B Marshall, R C Peterson, A G Stark & Stable Mannas (Mgr: Mrs S V Dawe) At the latest run won by a nose at Ascot Rtg 66+ April 25 over 1600m defeating Soldanelle carrying 59kg at $5.50. The race before that 5th of 12 at Ascot Grad Hcp 60+ on April 11 over 1600m, 1.75 len behind Fifth Essence with 58.5kg at $31. Has confidence back and can sneak into the finish again. |
4 B PARNHAM |
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| 4 | 096x0 |
PROPHET AND POWER
JIM P TAYLOR 7YO BAY GELDING 57.0KG Mrs T Taylor, Mrs LP Taylor, Ms B J Taylor, P C Quartermaine, I K Russell, D Hartigan, P W Flematti, A D Ryan, J Mitchell, P R Corr, D P Brown, R A Burnett, G Drpich & R J Collier Second run back. First-up after five months raced on the pace before fading second last of 12 at Ascot Rtg 66+ on May 2 over 1400m, 4.5 len behind Auto Cruise with 57.5kg at $41. Previously second-up won by a head at Ascot Rtg 69+ October 18 over 1600m defeating Little Silver with 57kg at $5.50. Fitter but others preferred. |
8 J BROWN |
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| 5 | 3320x |
FIRST ENCOUNTER
MICHAEL GRANTHAM 6YO BAY GELDING 57.0KG Peters Investments Pty Ltd Gelding returning from a spell and has won previously when first up. Finished off last preparation tenth of 15 at Ascot in the LR G A Towton December 6 over 2200m, 4.5 len behind Buckets Ridge carrying 54kg at $7.50. Previously first up; fifth of 12 at Ascot Rtg 78+ October 11 over 1400m, 1.75 len behind Bruce Almighty with 54kg at $3.10. Great trials coming in and he can make a statement on his return. |
10 WILLIAM PIKE |
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| 6 | x5422 |
MADAME MAGIC
DANIEL & BEN PEARCE 6YO B/BR MARE 57.0KG T A Mckee & G W Robins Recent form sound. At the latest run 2nd of 7 at Ascot Rtg 72+ on May 2 over 1800m, 3 len behind Rock 'N' The Jam with 55kg at $7. The run before that 2nd of 10 at Ascot Rtg 72+ on April 18 over 1600m, on a slow track; 1.1 len behind Rock 'N' The Jam carrying 54.5kg at $11. Knocking on the door and rates highly on her recent efforts. |
7 HOLLY NOTTLE |
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| 7 | 43652 |
SOLDANELLE
STEFAN VAHALA 7YO BROWN MARE 57.0KG Hanwu Thoroughbreds (Mgr: Ms S Nan), K Sutherland, H Chew, Mrs J Lu & M Foo Last start 2nd of 8 at Ascot Rtg 66+ on April 25 over 1600m, nose behind Noble Connection with 60kg at $5.50. The start before that from last on the turn 5th of 10 at Ascot Rtg 72+ on April 18 over 1600m, slow going 2.75 len behind Rock 'N' The Jam carrying 56.5kg at $21. Can figure in the finish. |
3 CHRIS PARNHAM |
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| 8 | 190x7 |
BE BARDOT
GRANT & ALANA WILLIAMS 5YO CHESTNUT MARE 56.0KG Mrs A D Williams, C W Chalwell, B J Large, A J F Buhagiar, G J Ferguson, M J Ferguson, Mrs C P Forrest, R G Hasleby, G J Hill, C R Laudehr, Ms L Meneghel, Ms G A Peirson-Jones, T J Nisbett, M P Worthy, Miss J R Worthy, A J Davidson, T H McLernon, Ungar Family (Mgr: T M Ungar) & G B Ralston Second run back. First-up after five months 7th of 9 at Ascot in the LR S Gwynne on April 25 over 1400m, 3.5 len behind Rissoles with 55kg at $10. Previously second-up eased back early on 7th of 11 at Ascot Rtg 66+ on October 18 over 1400m, 2.5 len behind Essentric Nature with 58kg at $5. Has won second up before but this looks a bit rich. |
2 CHLOE AZZOPARDI |
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| 9 | 107x9 |
GRAND RESERVE
DANIEL MORTON 5YO CHESTNUT GELDING 54.0KG Mrs C L Morton, Halo Racing Services Pty Ltd (Mgr: C B Mckenna), R M Waddell, M D Tarling, M Tarling, B A Turner, B A Archibald, B J Barsanti, Mrs K L Barsanti, M G Burrows, Low Flying Racing, S Mohamed, The Road Runner Racing (Mgr: B L Plummer), M W Smith, Ms A L Long & Dr J W Leggoe Second-up. First-up after four months eased back early on 9th of 12 at Ascot Rtg 66+ on May 2 over 1400m, 4 len behind Auto Cruise carrying 57kg at $81. Previously second-up 7th of 12 at Ascot Rtg 72+ on November 15 over 1600m, 2.75 len behind Asphalt with 54kg at $31. Faces tough test. |
1 LUCY FIORE |
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| 10 | 314x7 |
MAJOR MARIO
STEPHANIE BAKRANICH 6YO BROWN GELDING 54.0KG L & R Divitini Racing (Mgr: L P Divitini) Second-up. First-up after five months raced on the speed throughout before fading 7th of 12 at Ascot Rtg 66+ on May 2 over 1400m, 3 len behind Auto Cruise carrying 56kg at $26. Previously second-up 7th of 12 at this track Westspeed Heat on May 17 over 1300m, 6 len behind Bohemian Diamond carrying 57kg at $7. Looks tested on the first up effort. |
9 HOLLY WATSON |
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