Belmont 23 Aug 2025
GOING: S(5)
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IDYLLIC PRINCE STAKES 1300m Track: SOFT 6 Clear (Max: 18) Rail: +9m Entire. |
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Phanta to take charge ahead of Fluro Neuro at a strong tempo. The feature of the day now and WIND AND THE LION (10) goes on top following his win in the Bolton 35 days ago. He's been given plenty of time to get over that effort and 1300m doesn't look an issue. Looks to get every chance for Chris Parnham and can make it back-to-back wins. PHANTA (6) couldn't be caught in the Newmarket and held on to score by 0.5L. The inside draw should see him close to the speed yet again and he meets some rivals better at the weights. Can repeat the dose. FLURO NEURO (7) ran up to his trial in the Newmarket with a strong effort down to the line. The slight rise in trip is ideal for him and while he does rise in weight, he's been known to fire second-up in the past. Can play a major role once again. ZIPAWAY (2) was very good in his only trial coming in and he has been effective first-up in the past. Always promised to be a topliner and can stamp his authority now. SALOON BAR (3) is some query off his plain trial, but he's more than capable at his best. SUGGESTED PLAY: Siding with Wind And The Lion in the Idyllic Prince.
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MAN CRUSH
LUKE FERNIE 6YO BAY GELDING 59.0KG P J Fernie, D E Martin, N J Gill, A M Inglis, B A Turner, R Maple, G R Kemp, C W King, B I Royle, J M Dowdall, D B Mapleson, M Hilleard, R W Johns, M G Smith, M E Beutel, C P Gerrans, G Young & P S Cox Third-up today and won third-up previously. Resuming second last of 9 at Bunbury in the LR H G Bolton on July 19 over 1200m, slow going 5.5 len behind Wind And The Lion with 59kg at $7.50. Second run from a spell raced behind the speed prior to fading second last of 9 at Pinjarra in the LR Newmarket on August 9 over 1200m, slow going 6 len behind Phanta carrying 59kg at $15. Needs to improve on what we've seen recently. |
8 HOLLY WATSON |
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| 2 | 4960x |
ZIPAWAY
NEVILLE PARNHAM 5YO BAY GELDING 59.0KG N D Parnham, Mrs C A Parnham & Ms P Sullivan Gelding returning from a spell and has won previously when first up. Finished off last preparation tenth of 16 at Ascot in the G3 Gold Rush December 14 over 1400m, 4.5 len behind Western Empire carrying 59kg at $15. First up last campaign fourth of 11 at Ascot in the G2 Lee Steere November 9 over 1400m, 1.2 len behind Casino Seventeen with 59kg at $12. Impressive trial coming in and he can start his campaign on a positive note. |
9 S PARNHAM |
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| 3 | 4404x |
SALOON BAR
DANIEL MORTON 6YO B/BR GELDING 59.0KG Oakland Park Stud (Mgr: N G Duncan) & Mrs C L Morton Gelding back from a spell of three-and-a-half months. Has placed previously first up from a break. Finished off last preparation fourth of 15 at Northam in the G3 Northam Stakes May 11 over 1300m, 3.5 len behind West Star carrying 56.5kg at $6.50. First up last campaign fourth of 10 at Ascot Rock Magic March 29 over 1000m, 1.5 len behind Jokers Grin with 56.5kg at $6.50. Trial was a bit iffy, though he has class and 1300m fresh looks ideal for him. |
10 CLINT JOHNSTON-PORTER |
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| 4 | 00731 |
GINGER BAKER
DANIEL & BEN PEARCE 8YO B/BR GELDING 59.0KG Greenfields Lodge Syn (Mgr: T M Patrizi) Returns from a 48-day let-up. Most recently won by 2 len at Bunbury LR Sw Autumn Cup July 6 over 2200m in the wet defeating Playhouse Patron carrying 57.5kg at $7. Before that led but faded 3rd of 9 at Pinjarra in the G3 Strickland on June 21 over 2000m, on rain affected going; 2 len behind Admiration Express with 59kg at $20. Good win last start but this is a much different scenario. |
7 NATASHA FAITHFULL |
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MAKIN
GRANT & ALANA WILLIAMS 6YO BAY GELDING 59.0KG Al-Arabiya Stable (Mgr: M Gandhi) Back from a spell. Finished off last campaign eighth of 13 at Morphettville Hcp April 26 over 1600m, 3 len behind Regal Azmon with 57.5kg at $21. When resuming last campaign second last of 13 at Morphettville in the LR Matrice March 29 over 1200m, 8 len behind Aviatress with 56.5kg at $26. Interesting horse on resumption, but just happy to watch and learn in his WA debut. |
2 LAQDAR RAMOLY |
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| 6 | 0x751 |
PHANTA
CHRIS & MICHAEL GANGEMI 8YO CHESTNUT GELDING 59.0KG Gangemi T'breds (Mgr: M Gangemi), Phanta (C Yeak), Just Send It (J Rae), S & G (A Slade), Tommy Trip (B Heller), R Wade, M Delaney, K Brennan, S Stay, Mercon (D Condidorio), G McNally, A Artaud, APJ (Mgr: P Riky), L Armstrong, B Thorneloe, K Gartrell, R Gartrell, D Coyne, B Rowlands & P Beaman Last start tracked the speed and boxed on steadily; won by 0.5 len at Pinjarra LR Newmarket August 9 over 1200m on a soft track defeating Fluro Neuro carrying 59kg at $7. The start before that tracked the speed and boxed on steadily 5th of 9 at Bunbury in the LR H G Bolton on July 19 over 1200m, slow going 2 len behind Wind And The Lion with 59kg at $15. Too good in the Newmarket and this looks to set up nicely for him again. |
1 S MCGRUDDY |
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| 7 | 222x2 |
FLURO NEURO
GRANT & ALANA WILLIAMS 6YO BAY GELDING 59.0KG Belhus Racing First Game (Mgr: P V Morley) Second run back. First-up after four months made some head-way from midfield; 2nd of 9 at Pinjarra in the LR Newmarket on August 9 over 1200m, on a slow track; 0.5 len behind Phanta carrying 54kg at $10. Previously second-up 8th of 11 at Ascot Rtg 66+ on January 18 over 1400m, 3.5 len behind Hostile Talk carrying 58kg at $16. Strong effort fresh and he can build on that performance. |
6 P CARBERY |
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ROKANORI
CHRIS & MICHAEL GANGEMI 7YO BR/BL GELDING 59.0KG Gangemi Thoroughbreds (Mgr: M J Gangemi) Resuming. Finished off last preparation second last of 10 at Ascot Rtg 72+ May 10 over 1400m, 6 len behind Siberian Siren carrying 62kg at $91. Previously first up; sixth of 11 at Ascot in the G3 Roma Cup April 12 over 1100m, 6 len behind The Boss Lady carrying 58.5kg at $201. Looking to others. |
5 JORDAN TURNER |
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| 9 | 645x7 |
ROCKIN' RUPERT
SEAN & JAKE CASEY 7YO CHESTNUT GELDING 59.0KG H W Daly Second-up. First-up after six months eased back early on 7th of 9 at Bunbury in the LR H G Bolton on July 19 over 1200m, slow going 5 len behind Wind And The Lion carrying 54kg at $4.80. Previously second-up 5th of 16 at Ascot in the G1 Winterbottom on November 30 over 1200m, 2 len behind Overpass with 58.5kg at $61. Can improve on what we saw first-up, but he'll need to. |
3 BRAYDEN GAERTH |
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| 10 | 24561 |
WIND AND THE LION
SEAN & JAKE CASEY 4YO BR/BL GELDING 58.0KG H W Daly Returns from a 35-day let-up. Last start favourite; ran on from midfield and won by a neck at Bunbury LR H G Bolton July 19 over 1200m on a soft track defeating Vast Art carrying 54kg at $2.25. Before that crossed from a wide gate to lead but couldn't hold on when 6th of 12 at Pinjarra in the LR Belmont Guineas on June 28 over 1600m, 4.5 len behind Opportunistic carrying 57kg at $15. Comes here off a freshen and looks to get every chance to win again. |
4 CHRIS PARNHAM |
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