Belmont 27 May 2026
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DRUMMOND GOLF HANDICAP 1650m Track: Good 4 Rain (Max: 20) Rail: +14m Entire. (Pent: 6.20) |
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Pace genuine with Free To Fly and Capable Angel pressing hard closely followed by Desert Edge and Alcabeel. ARIZONA SKY (4) bolted in at Pinjarra when a $1.85 favourite 14 days ago, mowing down his rivals and careering away for an emphatic win. Pike remains in the saddle today and suspect similar tactics will be adopted from the wide alley. Can repeat the dose. FREE TO FLY (10) missed by 0.7L last start after a good maiden win two back at Ascot. She was on the quick turnaround last time out and now is 21 days between runs. CJP sticks with her and she rates highly on her recent form. SPACE ACADEMY (3) notched up his third win when scoring by 1.4L at York last start as the race favourite. Getting out to 1650m today won't be an issue and Tsang's claim comes in handy. Maps to get every chance and another forward showing is on the cards. PRINCE EPAULETTE (1) got back to winning ways last start and can go back-to-back without surprising. BLUE LUPIN (2) wasn't far away last start and can sit closer this time. Big chance. SUGGESTED PLAY: Arizona Sky can repeat the dose.
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PRINCE EPAULETTE
MERYL HAYLEY 4YO B/BR GELDING 60.0KG R L & G P Humberston Racing (Mgr: R L Humberston), Ms B M Thorburn & P R Humberston At the latest run tracked the speed and boxed on steadily; won by 0.5 len at Pinjarra Cl3 May 13 over 1600m defeating Hot Chatter with 57.5kg at $4.40. Before that 6th of 10 at Ascot Cl3 on April 29 over 1600m, on a slow track; 3.5 len behind Saxon Jewel with 58kg at $3.20. Wouldn't surprise to see him go on with the job. |
10 LAQDAR RAMOLY |
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| 2 | 55115 |
BLUE LUPIN
ROBERT GULBERTI 5YO BR/BL GELDING 59.0KG M H Wallace Last start got back early 5th of 9 at Pinjarra Cl3 on May 13 over 1600m, 1.2 len behind Prince Epaulette carrying 58.5kg at $11. The start before that won by a nose at Geraldton Cl2 April 30 over 1413m defeating Nobildonna carrying 59kg at $3.50. Can make his presence felt. |
3 NATASHA FAITHFULL |
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SPACE ACADEMY
MACK HALL 5YO BAY GELDING 59.0KG Mrs D G Ramirez & Mrs C F Van Dongen Form hard to fault. Most recently favourite; came from midfield and won by 1.4 len at York May 14 over 1500m in soft going defeating Alterno carrying 57.5kg at $2. The start before that 2nd of 12 at Kalgoorlie Rtg 58+ on May 10 over 1612m, 1.4 len behind Monty Zoomer with 55.5kg at $7. Tougher now but he rates highly on the latest effort. |
2 JEFFERSON TSANG |
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ARIZONA SKY
GRANT & ALANA WILLIAMS 3YO BROWN GELDING 58.0KG N N Botica, L T Siamos, D Melville, G R Napolitano, J Healy & Horse Ventures (Mgr: M B Sandblom) Racing well recently. Last start favourite; came from midfield and scored a big 3 len win at Pinjarra Mdn May 13 over 1500m defeating Lord Momo with 57.5kg at $1.85. Before that 3rd of 9 at Pinjarra Scarpside Mdn on April 27 over 1600m, 3.5 len behind Midnight Star carrying 57.5kg at $6.50. Can repeat the dose despite the wide alley. |
8 WILLIAM PIKE |
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ALCABEEL
LUKE FERNIE 5YO BAY GELDING 58.0KG Ms T L Watton & Hahn Racing (Mgr: C A Hahn) Second run back. First-up after 13 months tracked the speed and boxed on steadily 6th of 15 at Pinjarra Cl1 on May 13 over 1400m, 4.5 len behind Prince Of Dala with 57kg at $17. Previously second-up 3rd of 12 at Newcastle Cl1 on April 1 2025 over 1500m, on rain affected going; 1.1 len behind Rockbarton Angel with 58.5kg at $3.90. Rates highly and should be in the mix. |
9 CHRIS PARNHAM |
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BONDI STAR
SUMMER DICKSON 5YO BAY MARE 58.0KG Miss S C Dickson & S C Routledge Most recently faded in the straight ran last of 9 at Pinjarra Cl3 on May 13 over 1600m, 5.5 len behind Prince Epaulette carrying 57kg at $3.60. The race before that favourite; won by 1.0 len at Pinjarra Scarpside Cl1 April 27 over 1500m defeating Effortlessly carrying 56kg at $6. Disappointed last start. Doubt she can reverse that outcome. |
14 JARRAD NOSKE |
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CAPABLE ANGEL
BRANDON FIORE 5YO BROWN MARE 58.0KG Forest View Farm Syndicate (Mgr: B G Duncan) & J R Lamera Third-up today and won third-up in the past. First-up tracked the speed and boxed on steadily 6th of 11 at Ascot Cl3 on April 22 over 1200m, 5 len behind Hurricane Harley with 57.5kg at $31. Second run from a spell 9th of 13 at Ascot Cl3 on May 6 over 1400m, 3 len behind Linchpin with 57.5kg at $41. Looking to others on this occasion. |
12 LUCY FIORE |
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AYUMI
HOLLY TAYLOR 5YO BAY MARE 57.0KG J Maas, Mrs J C Maas, N J Maas, D J Maas, Mrs T A Maas, R K Hopkinson & Mrs F Hopkinson Third-up today and placed third-up in the past. Resuming got back early 7th of 10 at Pinjarra Scarpside Cl3 F&M on April 27 over 1400m, 4 len behind Think Pink Daze with 56.5kg at $31. Second run from a spell 3rd of 9 at Pinjarra Cl3 on May 13 over 1600m, 0.9 len behind Prince Epaulette with 56.5kg at $20. Needs to find several lengths to threaten. |
4 HOLLY WATSON |
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DESERT EDGE
NADIA BISHOP 5YO BR/BL GELDING 56.0KG D Cavanough, M W Tropiano & M Fairclough Second run back. First-up after six months second last of 16 at this track Grad Hcp 60+ on May 16 over 1600m, slow going 9 len behind Astro World with 55kg at $201. Previously second-up 7th of 11 at Pinjarra Cl3 on August 20 over 1600m, on a wet track; 3.5 len behind Royal Law carrying 57.5kg at $10. That run was a bit plain so prefer him later on. |
13 MS J VALAS |
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FREE TO FLY
SIMON A MILLER 3YO BROWN FILLY 56.0KG Greenfields Lodge (Mgr: T M Patrizi) Most recently sat on speed throughout when 3rd of 11 at Ascot Cl1 on May 6 over 1600m, 0.7 len behind Midnight Star carrying 57.5kg at $3.30. Before that won by 1.0 len at Ascot Mdn April 29 over 1500m on a soft track defeating Miss Santa Corrs carrying 55.5kg at $3.40. Racing well and she'll be tough to hold out once again. |
7 CLINT JOHNSTON-PORTER |
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MYZOOM
NEVILLE PARNHAM 4YO BROWN MARE 56.0KG Ridgeport (Mgr: E S Guagliardo) At the latest run 11th of 16 at this track Grad Hcp 60+ on May 16 over 1600m, on a slow track; 7 len behind Astro World with 55kg at $41. The race before that 5th of 11 at Ascot Grad Hcp 60+ on May 2 over 1600m, 2.25 len behind Starating with 54.5kg at $15. Finds a suitable race and can turn things around. |
6 B PARNHAM |
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GONDRINKIN
ASHLEY MALEY 5YO BROWN GELDING 55.0KG A W Maley, R M Croucher, D J Croucher, V Tarzia & B T Shields Third-up today and won third-up previously. Resuming ran last in a small field at Pinjarra Scarpside Cl3 C&G on April 27 over 1400m, 5 len behind Playing Quest carrying 54.5kg at $61. Last start from last on the turn 6th of 9 at Pinjarra Cl3 on May 13 over 1600m, 1.75 len behind Prince Epaulette carrying 51.5kg at $81. Prefer in something a little easier. |
1 S PARNHAM |
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HOT CHATTER
SKY BALLINGER 6YO B/BR MARE 55.0KG Ms A M McPherson At the latest run 2nd of 9 at Pinjarra Cl3 on May 13 over 1600m, 0.5 len behind Prince Epaulette carrying 54kg at $101. Before that 4th of 8 at Rockingham Rtg 48+ on April 26 over 1600m, 4.5 len behind Startling Star with 55kg at $11. Looking to others. |
11 T TURNER |
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SHIMONOSEKI
JUSTINE ERKELENS 4YO BAY MARE 55.0KG L J T Tyson, M M Tyson & Mrs M R Tyson Second-up. First-up after 10 months came from midfield; 4th of 15 at Pinjarra Cl1 on May 13 over 1400m, 4.5 len behind Prince Of Dala carrying 56kg at $11. Previously second-up got back early 7th of 12 at Geelong 0 - 64 on June 5 over 1700m, on a slow track; 7 len behind Boga Legend with 57.5kg at $26. Fitter for that run and expected to be in the finish this time. |
5 S O'DONNELL |
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ANNA'S BOY
JARRAD HUMPHRIES 7YO B/BR GELDING 55.0KG J S Humphries & B Humphries Most recently faded in the straight ran last of 7 at Ascot Westspeed Plat on May 9 over 1600m, 2.5 len behind Precious God carrying 55kg at $31. The start before that 4th of 11 at Narrogin Rtg 46+ on April 23 over 1720m, 0.9 len behind Norma Stars carrying 58.5kg at $6.50. Happy to overlook. |
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SURF POINT
ROBYN COTTMAN 8YO B/BR GELDING 55.0KG R A Cottman Resuming. Finished off last preparation fifth of 14 at this track Rtg 50+ February 19 2025 over 2200m, 3 len behind Mr Talentino with 54.5kg at $41. Previously first up; seventh of 9 at Pinjarra Scarpside Cl3 January 12 2025 over 1600m, 7 len behind No Peer carrying 54.5kg at $101. Will take great benefit from this outing. |
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MOLLY'S MY PAL
BRAD GRAHAM 5YO BAY MARE 55.0KG Hptt Racing (Mgr: H Tyrrell), Miss K J N Tyrrell, Ms M Duffield & B P Graham Third-up today. First-up 7th of 10 at York on April 6 over 1200m, 5 len behind Missile Girl carrying 52.5kg at $20. Last start second last of 13 at Ascot Cl3 on May 6 over 1400m, 6 len behind Linchpin carrying 51kg at $151. Will struggle. |
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SIDE SHOW
DYLAN BAIRSTOW 5YO B/BR GELDING 55.0KG M W Bairstow, D H H Hounsfield, T D Spencer, D L Cunningham, Mrs R M Cunningham, One For The Road (Mgr: P E Pickering), J M Pivac, M G Taylor, P J Nuttall, M J Shan, P F Wilson, S D Carruthers & T N Hollands At the latest run 10th of 12 at York on May 14 over 1500m, slow going 9 len behind Space Academy with 55.5kg at $8.50. The run before that came home strongly from last on the turn; 3rd of 8 at Rockingham Rtg 48+ on April 26 over 1600m, 3.5 len behind Startling Star with 58.5kg at $12. Others better. |
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