Belmont 16 May 2026
GOING: S(5)
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SWAN DRAUGHT HANDICAP 1200m Track: SOFT 5 Clouds (Max: 18) Rail: True. |
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Genuine tempo from Norich leading Thermosphere Lad. DRAKAINA (7) comes in first-up and without a trial, just like she did when winning the Jungle Mist Classic during The Pinnacles. Pike's booking means she's ready to fire first-up and she continues to raise the bar every time she comes back to the races. Can storm over the top to score fresh again. SNITZALATTE (9) couldn't bring up the hat-trick last start when beaten 0.8L when favourite in an Open 3YO race. She drops 6.5kg today and while this is tougher, her recent figures suggest she's up to the grade. Makes plenty of appeal with no weight on her back. PETULA (4) was strong in The Joey and has been back to the trials since. She's likely to get back from the wide draw but she looks well placed back to this level and she can finish off strongly from the back. SIR DREAMALOT (11) is racing in good order and can't be left out of calculations. EARTHSTORM (8) has to be included on her recent form. SUGGESTED PLAY: Drakaina can get the money first-up.
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ROKANORI
CHRIS & MICHAEL GANGEMI 7YO BR/BL GELDING 61.0KG Gangemi Thoroughbreds (Mgr: M J Gangemi) Resuming. Finished off last preparation when last of 13 at Ascot in the G3 Asian Beau November 1 over 1400m, 6 len behind Watch Me Rock with 54kg at $101. When resuming last campaign fifth of 10 at this track in the LR Idyllic Prince August 23 over 1300m, soft track; 3 len behind Phanta with 59kg at $101. Will improve on whatever he does in this. |
2 ZEPHEN JOHNSTON-PORTER |
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| 2 | 4497x |
KAPTAIN KAOS
JEREMY EASTHOPE 8YO BAY GELDING 58.0KG C D Streat, P W Brain, Ms K J Harris, M B Ferguson, G D Angwin, Mrs C Easthope, D P Ashworth & R Nelson Gelding returning from a spell and has won previously when first up. Finished off last campaign when last of 7 at Pinjarra Mandurah Cup January 3 over 1400m, 9 len behind Without Reg with 55.5kg at $3.80. When resuming last campaign ninth of 15 at Northam in the G3 Northam Stakes May 11 2025 over 1300m, 4 len behind West Star with 55kg at $151. Expecting a strong run fresh. |
1 S MCGRUDDY |
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NORICH
KAREN KERSLEY 7YO BR/BL GELDING 57.0KG B P Rogers, P N Rogers, Miss B J Rogers & Mrs B A Rogers Resuming after a break of six months. Finished off last campaign when last of 14 at Ascot Rtg 78+ November 8 over 1200m, 6 len behind Sky Duke carrying 58kg at $15. Previously first up; fourth of 7 at this track Rtg 72+ September 20 over 1000m, soft track; 4 len behind Kay Tee Why with 57kg at $11. Cannot enthuse. |
7 TAJ DYSON |
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PETULA
SIMON A MILLER 5YO BROWN MARE 57.0KG R D Meadowcroft, K L Meadowcroft, A D Meadowcroft, B J Meadowcroft, R L Meadowcroft & S A Miller At the latest run 3rd of 10 at Ascot Joey on April 18 over 1200m, on a slow track; 1.5 len behind Cessation with 56.5kg at $5.50. The race before that 5th of 8 at Ascot M Charleson on April 11 over 1200m, 1.2 len behind London's Image carrying 56.5kg at $21. Good in The Joey and can go close on that effort. |
10 CLINT JOHNSTON-PORTER |
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THERMOSPHERE LAD
ANGELA JOHNSTON 6YO BAY GELDING 57.0KG C T Casey Last start crossed from a wide gate to lead but couldn't hold on when 4th of 11 at Northam in the G3 Northam Stakes on May 3 over 1300m, on a slow track; 3 len behind Smooth Chino with 55kg at $26. The start before that 5th of 10 at Ascot Joey on April 18 over 1200m, on a slow track; 3.5 len behind Cessation with 58.5kg at $19. Better than recent form suggests and is worth another chance. |
8 J AZZOPARDI |
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WUBIN GOLD
COLIN WEBSTER (JNR) 5YO CHESTNUT MARE 56.0KG C H Webster, Mrs L P Webster, Yarradale Stud (Mgr: Ms L J Sayers), R Conway, Mrs C Swiderski, V H Boys, B H Boys, B V Boys, Boomgate Racing (Mgr: R M O'brien), J Jenkins & B S Ryan Mare returning from a spell and has won previously when first up. Finished off last preparation fourth of 10 at Ascot Rtg 72+ February 21 over 1200m, 2 len behind Immortal Bliss carrying 59.5kg at $21. First up last campaign second last of 13 at Ascot Rtg 78+ November 29 over 1200m, 4.5 len behind Cessation carrying 56.5kg at $11. In the right race and sure to go well. |
6 T TURNER |
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DRAKAINA
MICHAEL GRANTHAM 5YO B/BR MARE 56.0KG Peters Investments Pty Ltd (Mgr: R J Peters) Has won previously first-up and resumes here after a break of five-and-a-half months. Finished off last campaign 11th of 13 at Ascot Rtg 78+ November 29 over 1200m, 3.5 len behind Cessation carrying 56kg at $5.50. Previous preparation first-up won by long-neck Ascot LR Jungle Mist November 15 over 1200m defeating Cessation with 55kg at $16. Won the Jungle Mist first-up last campaign and can again resume with win. |
9 WILLIAM PIKE |
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EARTHSTORM
RUSSELL STEWART 4YO BAY MARE 55.0KG Mrs A L Stewart, J A Silvestri, S Campbell, Ms T Najihan, Rapid Equine (Mgr: N D Irvine), R L O'Bree & J A Stewart Third-up today and placed third-up in the past. First-up 3rd of 8 at Ascot M Charleson on April 11 over 1200m, 0.8 len behind London's Image with 55kg at $19. Last start raced on the speed and boxed on steadily 3rd of 9 at Ascot in the LR S Gwynne on April 25 over 1400m, 2 len behind Rissoles carrying 55kg at $11. Third-up now and looks poised to strike. |
3 S O'DONNELL |
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SNITZALATTE
ADAM DURRANT 3YO BAY FILLY 54.0KG Oakland Park Stud (Mgr: N G Duncan) & M J Beard Racing well recently. At the latest run sat on the pace when 2nd of 9 at Ascot 3yo Hcp 62+ on May 2 over 1200m, 0.8 len behind Split The Gee with 61kg at $2.90. The race before that favourite; won by a nose at Ascot 3yo Hcp 62+ April 18 over 1000m in soft going defeating Swingman with 59kg at $1.80. Makes plenty of appeal right down in the weights. |
5 HOLLY NOTTLE |
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SUPERSESSION
ADAM DURRANT 6YO BROWN GELDING 54.0KG J B Blackburn, Ms A J Clark & P W Rogers Third-up today and won third-up previously. First-up second last in a small field at Ascot Rtg 72+ on April 11 over 1000m, 1.0 len behind Tycoon Harry carrying 55kg at $21. Second run from a spell sat behind the speed prior to fading 8th of 10 at Ascot Rtg 70+ on April 25 over 1200m, 4.5 len behind The Calabrese with 58kg at $31. Others preferred. |
11 LUCY FIORE |
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SIR DREAMALOT
JOSHUA KRISPYN 4YO BROWN GELDING 54.0KG T Blechynden, M I Hopkins, C E Hunter, S Eastman, M J Thorn, Miss D Smith, M Brown, Ms S Kolm, T Best, Miss S Hossack, S Cribb, A M Rumble, Ms N A French, Mrs L M Blechynden, Mrs N Hopkins, D Rumble, A Treby, B N Randall, J R Abbs & B A Walker Form hard to fault. At the latest run sat on the speed and boxed on steadily 3rd of 10 at Ascot Rtg 70+ on April 25 over 1200m, 1.3 len behind The Calabrese carrying 58.5kg at $10. The run before that won by 0.6 len at Ascot Rtg 66+ April 18 over 1200m on a soft track defeating Gi Gi Pops with 57.5kg at $26. Racing well and should get his chance. |
4 HOLLY WATSON |
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