Belmont   13 Jun 2026
 
GOING: S(6)

HAPPY 70TH BIRTHDAY PHIL DAVEY HANDICAP 1650m

Track: SOFT 6   Clouds (Max: 16)   Rail: +10m Entire.  

Good pace with Prophet And Power, Fifth Essence and Little Silver matching motors. ASTRO WORLD (11) bolted in fresh before being left with too much to do last time out at Northam in the WA Day Cup. Drawn wide again here, so expect him to be back in the run and launching a strong attack late. ANTIQUE QUEEN (9) sat closer and was too good over this track and trip last start when on the quick turnaround. Chris Parnham sticks with her today and she was quickly back to her best form this campaign. Can continue to move through the grades. HEY PINO (7) missed narrowly over 1400m last start and should appreciate getting out to the mile now. Hitting his peak and this looks to set up favourably for him on the quick turnaround. MISSISSIPPI DAWN (12) is third-up now and can bounce back to winning form with the form out of her last start working out well. SIMPLY THINKIN' (3) gets CJP back on board today after closing well in the WA Day Cup. Include. SUGGESTED PLAY: Astro World can get back to winning ways.
1 6x049 PROPHET AND POWER
JIM P TAYLOR
7YO  BAY  GELDING 60.0KG
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
At the latest run 9th of 13 at Northam Wa Day on June 1 over 1600m, on a slow track; 5.5 len behind Correct Choice with 58.5kg at $31. The race before that 4th of 9 at this track Rtg 72+ on May 16 over 1600m, slow going 0.7 len behind Major Mario carrying 57.5kg at $31. Not a good sign last start so looking elsewhere.
1
ZEPHEN JOHNSTON-PORTER
White, Gold T Inside Horseshoe, Dark Blue Collar, Chevrons Sleeves And Cap, Gold Horseshoes
2 x5365 ODINAKA
STEVE WOLFE
5YO  BAY  GELDING 59.0KG
S J Wolfe, V R Jury, J P Ruhen, Pink Diamond Racing (Mgr: C J Holt), Pink Panther Racing (Mgr: C J Holt), Ms J V Williamson, A Boodhna, The One One Pod 1 (Mgr: B J Ryan), Miss C R Williamson & C L Lawson
Comes off a 35 day let-up. Most recently 5th of 10 at Ascot Rtg 66+ on May 9 over 1800m, 3.5 len behind Westbound with 60kg at $12. The start before that 6th of 8 at Ascot Rtg 66+ on April 25 over 1600m, 1.75 len behind Noble Connection with 60kg at $3.60. Don't underestimate.
2
S MCGRUDDY
Light Blue, Red Maltese Cross
3 64423 SIMPLY THINKIN'
ADAM DURRANT
5YO  B/BR  MARE 58.0KG
A G Durrant, L G Torpy, G Debski, M Sarich, Esquin (Mgr: S J Quinlivan) & F F Fairthorne
Racing well recently. Last start 3rd of 13 at Northam Wa Day on June 1 over 1600m, slow going 2 len behind Correct Choice with 58.5kg at $10. The run before that 2nd of 10 at Ascot Rtg 66+ on May 9 over 1800m, 0.5 len behind Westbound carrying 58.5kg at $8.50. Rates highly and should feature.
14
CLINT JOHNSTON-PORTER
Gold And Green Stripes, Gold Cap
4 21432 FIFTH ESSENCE
BRETT POPE
4YO  CHESTNUT  GELDING 58.0KG
B E Pope & R M B Brown
Form hard to fault. Last start raced on the speed and boxed on steadily 2nd of 15 at this track Rtg 66+ on May 23 over 1600m, 0.6 len behind Sixinch Heels with 57.5kg at $11. The run before that set the pace for much of the race 3rd of 10 at Ascot Rtg 66+ on May 9 over 1800m, 2 len behind Westbound with 56kg at $6.50. Not far away of late. In the mix again.
4
LUCY FIORE
Green, Black Maltese Cross, Yellow Sleeves And Cap
5 25014 SIXINCH HEELS
SIMON A MILLER
4YO  BAY  MARE 58.0KG
Forest View Farm Syndicate (Mgr: B G Duncan)
Recent form sound. At the latest run 4th of 13 at Northam Wa Day on June 1 over 1600m, on a slow track; 2.5 len behind Correct Choice with 58kg at $19. The start before that ran on from midfield and won by 0.6 len at this track Rtg 66+ May 23 over 1600m defeating Fifth Essence carrying 56kg at $15. Can do much better this time.
3
CHLOE AZZOPARDI
Dark Blue, Gold Stars, Hooped Sleeves, Quartered Cap
6 4x704 CHOLLIMA
DARREN MCAULIFFE
5YO  BAY  MARE 57.0KG
Impressive Racing Pty Ltd (Mgr: K S Berry), R K Mason, D Bobowski, J Grove, W M Jolly, A J Jones, J M Jones, O Jones, J Phipps, L Tompsett, D F Perna, M Perna, Mrs C Sheppard & K A Sheppard
Most recently 4th of 15 at this track Rtg 66+ on May 23 over 1600m, 2 len behind Sixinch Heels carrying 57kg at $15. Before that 12th of 14 at Ascot Rtg 72+ on May 9 over 1400m, 5.5 len behind Wineaclocksumwhere carrying 55kg at $21. Worth following up.
10
HOLLY NOTTLE
Yellow, Red Striped Sleeves And Cap
7 9x342 HEY PINO
RAQUEL WILLIAMS
5YO  B/BR  GELDING 57.0KG
R W Johnson
Recent form sound. At the latest run 2nd of 16 at this track Rtg 66+ on June 6 over 1400m, head behind Awesome Boy carrying 56.5kg at $5.50. The start before that 4th of 12 at this track Rtg 66+ on May 23 over 1300m, 1.4 len behind Hot And High carrying 56.5kg at $10. Can improve again. Racing well and is expected to be in the finish once again.
9
P J HARVEY
Grey, Black Stripes And Cap
8 12x00 SPECTACULAR PARK
MICHAEL GRANTHAM
6YO  BAY  GELDING 56.0KG
Peters Investments Pty Ltd (Mgr: R J Peters)
Third-up today. Resuming 10th of 12 at this track Rtg 66+ on May 23 over 1000m, 6 len behind Baby Pearl with 56kg at $21. Second-up ran last of 13 at this track Rtg 72+ on June 6 over 1200m, 18 len behind Charino with 53kg at $51. Winner will come from elsewhere.
5
CASSEY MARTINAN
Cerise, White Crossed Sashes, Black Cap
9 56x61 ANTIQUE QUEEN
MICHAEL GRANTHAM
5YO  BROWN  MARE 55.0KG
Peters Investments Pty Ltd (Mgr: R J Peters)
Third-up today. Resuming 6th of 16 at this track Grad Hcp 60+ on May 23 over 1400m, 4 len behind Snow God carrying 56.5kg at $16. Second-up ran on from midfield and won by 0.9 len at this track Grad Hcp 60+ May 30 over 1600m in soft going defeating Spellborn with 56.5kg at $8. Third-up now and she can go back-to-back.
6
CHRIS PARNHAM
Cerise, White Crossed Sashes, Black Cap
10 50040 LITTLE SILVER
STEVE WOLFE
6YO  BAY  GELDING 55.0KG
S J Wolfe, G D Hann, D J Britten, S M Flanigan, L A Benson, N J Lloyd, Yarradale Stud (Mgr: Ms L J Sayers), Mrs M Wolfe & K Johnson
At the latest run 10th of 16 at this track Rtg 66+ on June 6 over 1400m, 8 len behind Awesome Boy with 56.5kg at $101. The race before that 4th in a small field at Albany Rtg 70+ on May 15 over 1500m, on a wet track; 5.5 len behind Pray Again with 59.5kg at $4.20. Not keen on his chances.
11
NATASHA FAITHFULL
Light Blue, Red Maltese Cross
11 6x212 ASTRO WORLD
GRANT & ALANA WILLIAMS
4YO  B/BR  MARE 55.0KG
L M A Carver
Racing well recently. Most recently 2nd of 13 at Northam Wa Day on June 1 over 1600m, slow going 1.4 len behind Correct Choice with 54.5kg at $2.40. The run before that favourite; won by 2 len at this track Grad Hcp 60+ May 16 over 1600m in soft going defeating Moonwalk carrying 56kg at $4.60. Racing well this campaign and can continue her run of recent form.
13
WILLIAM PIKE
Gold With Black W, Horse Overlay, Gold Sleeves With Black Seam, Gold Cap
12 17x15 MISSISSIPPI DAWN
MICHAEL GRANTHAM
4YO  BAY  MARE 55.0KG
Peters Investments Pty Ltd (Mgr: R J Peters)
Third-up today and placed third-up previously. First-up won by a neck at Ascot Grad Hcp 60+ May 9 over 1400m defeating Karnup Queen carrying 53kg at $31. Second-up 5th of 15 at this track Rtg 66+ on May 23 over 1600m, 2.5 len behind Sixinch Heels carrying 55kg at $4.80. Profiles nicely. Can sit a touch closer here and make her presence felt.
7
B PARNHAM
Cerise, White Crossed Sashes, Black Cap
13 993x0 AMAMUS
STEPHEN MILLER
4YO  BAY  GELDING 54.0KG
M W Wilson, Horseshoe Investments Pty Ltd (Mgr: R N Russell) & A W Barrett
Second run back. First-up after four months 13th of 15 at this track Grad Hcp 60+ on May 30 over 1600m, slow going 6 len behind Antique Queen carrying 57.5kg at $81. Previously second-up 9th of 12 at Ascot Grad Hcp 60+ on January 24 over 1600m, 4 len behind Great Fortune with 58kg at $31. Will need to lift to do anything today.
12
BRAYDEN GAERTH
White, Black Spots And Cap
14 0x604 HERE FOR CHEQUES
BERNIE MILLER
6YO  BAY  GELDING 54.0KG
J Abreu, A P Jardim, A P Jardim, G Celesti, A Grandile, N Abreu, A Abreu & J De Abreu
At the latest run 4th of 15 at this track Grad Hcp 60+ on May 30 over 1600m, on a slow track; 1.75 len behind Antique Queen carrying 57.5kg at $31. The start before that 10th of 16 at this track Grad Hcp 60+ on May 16 over 1600m, on a slow track; 6 len behind Astro World with 59.5kg at $21. Thereabouts last time but unlikely to test the top few.
8
P CARBERY
Grey, Red And White Madeira Cross, Gold Seams, Red Armbands And Cap
15 690x0 ADMIRED
GARY CRISPIN
9YO  BAY  GELDING 54.0KG
A Cummins, Mrs S L Crispin, P R Gurney, Mrs C Gurney & Ms J Starkie
Second-up. First-up after six months second last of 12 at York on May 14 over 1500m, on a slow track; 10 len behind Space Academy carrying 59kg at $41. Previously second-up second last of 14 at Ascot Grad Hcp 60+ on October 12 2024 over 1800m, 10 len behind Great Fortune with 55kg at $201. Yet to score second up and others are preferred.
12
Gold, Dark Blue Hooped Sleeves, Quartered Cap