Belmont 30 May 2026
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PKF PERTH - HYPERION STAKES 1600m Track: Soft 6 Rain (Max: 22) Rail: +6m Entire. |
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Off the inside draw Hoba West should boot up and lead at a solid tempo. WESTERN EMPIRE (1) returned with a bang in the Belmont Sprint when scoring by 0.4L in good order here. Getting out to the mile is no issue now and he's shown good versatility through his career. Pike sticks with him and with further improvement expected, he can win again. ROPE THEM IN (3) was ridden differently last start and almost pinched it, finishing 2nd to Western Empire last time out. He's shaped as a Railway horse the last two years and now gets out to 1600m for just the second time. Wouldn't surprise to see him go to another level. FLURO NEURO (11) was strong from midfield in the Northam Stakes when beaten 0.8L to Smooth Chino last start. He boasts a strong second-up record and it wouldn't surprise to see him flashing late. DIAMOND SCENE (5) can improve second-up and with more distance. OUR PALADIN AL (13) flew late last start. This is tougher, especially under the race conditions, but he's progressive and is not to be discounted. SUGGESTED PLAY: Western Empire can land back-to-back wins.
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WESTERN EMPIRE
GRANT & ALANA WILLIAMS 8YO BAY GELDING 59.0KG Mrs A D Williams, A Latassa & Ms S J Leury Second-up. First-up after five months favourite; won by a long-neck at this track G3 Belmont Sprint May 16 over 1400m on a rain affected track defeating Rope Them In carrying 59kg at $2.25. Previously second-up 2nd of 16 at Ascot in the G1 Railway on November 22 over 1600m, 0.8 len behind Watch Me Rock with 58kg at $5.50. Too good in the Belmont Sprint and he can go on with the job. |
13 WILLIAM PIKE |
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MAGNIFICENT ANDY
STEPHEN MILLER 7YO CHESTNUT GELDING 59.0KG Trucking Nominees Pty Ltd (Mgr: D J Reed) At the latest run eased back early on 5th of 10 at this track in the G3 Belmont Sprint on May 16 over 1400m, slow going 3.5 len behind Western Empire with 59kg at $26. The run before that 8th of 11 at Northam in the G3 Northam Stakes on May 3 over 1300m, on a slow track; 5.5 len behind Smooth Chino carrying 59.5kg at $19. Won this race in 2024, ran second last year, but he mightn't be going as well this time around. |
6 B PARNHAM |
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ROPE THEM IN
STEVE WOLFE 5YO BROWN GELDING 59.0KG S J Wolfe, R P Webb, J M Monterrubio, T Fassom, R Tan, L A Putland, Mrs A L Jones, B K Willison, G C Dickie, N W Carter, P N Carter & Circle Of Trust (Mgr: P L Kerr) Last start 2nd of 10 at this track in the G3 Belmont Sprint on May 16 over 1400m, slow going long-neck behind Western Empire carrying 59kg at $7.50. The start before that got back early 7th of 11 at Northam in the G3 Northam Stakes on May 3 over 1300m, slow going 5 len behind Smooth Chino carrying 58.5kg at $5.50. Been screaming for the mile for a long time now and we finally get to see what he's capable of. |
7 P J HARVEY |
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LET'S GALAHVANT
DANIEL & BEN PEARCE 7YO BROWN GELDING 59.0KG Pearce Racing (Mgr: D S Pearce), Mrs D L Pearce, Mrs C R Niall, B M Niall, M White, M C Desa, Ms C E Adams, R A Adams, C J Edwards & A P Radonich Second-up. First-up after five months sat on the pace before fading second last of 11 at Northam in the G3 Northam Stakes on May 3 over 1300m, on a slow track; 8 len behind Smooth Chino carrying 57.5kg at $91. Previously second-up ran last of 16 at Ascot in the G1 Railway on November 22 over 1600m, 7 len behind Watch Me Rock with 54kg at $151. Others seem to have his measure. |
12 NATASHA FAITHFULL |
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| 5 | 949x8 |
DIAMOND SCENE
MICHAEL GRANTHAM 6YO BAY GELDING 59.0KG Peters Investments Pty Ltd (Mgr: R J Peters) Second run back. First-up after five months 8th of 10 at this track in the G3 Belmont Sprint on May 16 over 1400m, slow going 5 len behind Western Empire carrying 59kg at $19. Previously second-up 4th of 16 at Ascot in the G1 Railway on November 22 over 1600m, 2 len behind Watch Me Rock with 54.5kg at $7. Just fair in the Belmont Sprint but he can improve quickly. |
11 P CARBERY |
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SENTIMENTAL HERO
PETER FERNIE 8YO BAY GELDING 59.0KG A M Inglis, Mrs A F Inglis, P J Fernie & Mrs K A Fernie Second run back. First-up after five months ran last of 10 at this track in the G3 Belmont Sprint on May 16 over 1400m, on a slow track; 14 len behind Western Empire carrying 59kg at $61. Previously second-up came from midfield; 2nd of 12 at Kalgoorlie Coolgardie Cup on September 7 over 1760m, long-neck behind Ginger Baker with 58kg at $2.70. Not keen on his chances this time. |
5 LUCY FIORE |
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WEST STAR
SIMON A MILLER 4YO BAY GELDING 59.0KG D F Harris, Ms H Y Chan, Mrs S J Wright, G M Wright, Esquin (Mgr: S J Quinlivan), F F Fairthorne (Jnr), G R Butler & C W Chalwell Most recently sat on the speed and boxed on steadily 6th of 10 at this track in the G3 Belmont Sprint on May 16 over 1400m, on a slow track; 4 len behind Western Empire with 59kg at $13. The race before that sat on the pace when 3rd of 11 at Northam in the G3 Northam Stakes on May 3 over 1300m, slow going 1.5 len behind Smooth Chino with 57.5kg at $5. Is on trial at 1600m today and is not to be discounted. |
4 CLINT JOHNSTON-PORTER |
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GINGER BAKER
DANIEL & BEN PEARCE 8YO B/BR GELDING 59.0KG Greenfields Lodge Syn (Mgr: T M Patrizi) Third-up today and won third-up in the past. First-up ran last of 11 at Northam in the G3 Northam Stakes on May 3 over 1300m, on a slow track; 11 len behind Smooth Chino with 57.5kg at $61. Last start 4th of 10 at this track in the G3 Belmont Sprint on May 16 over 1400m, slow going 2.75 len behind Western Empire with 59kg at $91. Better run last start and he likes this track and trip. |
3 HOLLY WATSON |
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RIVER RUBICON
STEVE WOLFE 7YO B/BR GELDING 59.0KG S J Wolfe, Miss K A Bloomfield, G T Evans, A Boodhna, V R Jury, P Smith, Mrs J E Smith, J Connolly, Ms R Maynard, S P Bargiev, K Johnson & River Rubicon (Mgr: D Pearce) Last start 2nd in a small field at Ascot Rogan Josh on May 9 over 2100m, 3.5 len behind Rock 'N' The Jam carrying 59kg at $17. The race before that ran on from midfield; 2nd of 8 at Ascot Diggers Cup on April 25 over 1800m, long-neck behind Outspoken Lad carrying 57.5kg at $26. Meets a tough line-up and prefer others. |
9 T TURNER |
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IN GOOD ORDER
DANIEL MORTON 5YO B/BR GELDING 59.0KG Mrs C L Morton, T A Hewitt, P V Walsh, E A Galante, G W Rogers, M Tarling, M D Tarling, D N Flanagan, M G Burrows, A J L Durnin, F F Fairthorne, M S Harders, Esquin (Mgr: S J Quinlivan), A J Anderson & T E Deutsher Third-up today and won third-up in the past. Resuming 6th of 11 at Northam in the G3 Northam Stakes on May 3 over 1300m, on a slow track; 5 len behind Smooth Chino carrying 58.5kg at $26. Second run from a spell 7th of 10 at this track in the G3 Belmont Sprint on May 16 over 1400m, on a slow track; 4 len behind Western Empire carrying 59kg at $51. Not keen on his chances this time. |
8 CHRIS PARNHAM |
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FLURO NEURO
GRANT & ALANA WILLIAMS 6YO BAY GELDING 59.0KG Belhus Racing First Game (Mgr: P V Morley) Second-up. First-up after seven months made some head-way from midfield; 2nd of 11 at Northam in the G3 Northam Stakes on May 3 over 1300m, on a slow track; 0.8 len behind Smooth Chino with 55kg at $13. Previously second-up made significant ground from the rear of the field 2nd of 10 at this track in the LR Idyllic Prince on August 23 over 1300m, on a slow track; 2.5 len behind Phanta with 59kg at $9.50. Strong in the Northam Stakes and this looks in his wheelhouse. |
10 CHLOE AZZOPARDI |
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HOBA WEST
SUMMER DICKSON 6YO BAY GELDING 59.0KG Cape Falls Thoroughbreds (Mgr: B T Fogarty) Second-up. First-up after five months didn't do much in the run home; second last of 10 at this track in the G3 Belmont Sprint on May 16 over 1400m, slow going 7 len behind Western Empire with 59kg at $51. Previously second-up settled well back; won by 1.75 len at Northam Cl1 October 5 over 1400m on a rain affected track defeating Zippy Zany with 60.5kg at $13. Can improve sharply, but he'll need to. |
1 AUSTIN GALATI |
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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 Third-up today and won third-up previously. Resuming got back early 8th of 14 at Ascot Rtg 72+ on May 9 over 1400m, 4.5 len behind Wineaclocksumwhere with 59kg at $8.50. Second run from a spell from last on the turn 6th of 9 at this track Rtg 72+ on May 16 over 1600m, on a slow track; 1.5 len behind Major Mario with 59kg at $7. Wouldn't surprise to see him stick his nose into the finish. |
2 S PARNHAM |
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