Belmont 27 Jun 2026
GOING: S(7)
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LIQUOR BARONS HANDICAP 1400m Track: GOOD 4 Rain (Max: 16) Rail: +3m Entire. |
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Expecting a strong gallop with Fifth Essence and Little Silver taking up the running over Benji's. TERRITORY MAN (5) is a progressive talent on the way up, scoring by 1.9L in an impressive return at this track and trip. This is tougher, but his figures say he's right up to it and there looks to be improvement to come. Pike sticks, he maps favourably and he can go back-to-back. ALL GRUNT (2) was treading water before winning nicely to end last campaign at Pinjarra over 2000m. He does boasts a strong fresh record though and he's handled a wet deck previously. Likely to get back in the run but can storm home late in the race. CLOSE AT HAND (1) is racing in good order at Kalgoorlie and now makes the trip to town. ZJP's claim is a bonus and the wide draw doesn't hurt with his racing pattern. Can feature in the finish again. MONTE TREMEZZO (10) wasn't far away fresh behind a smart one and looks better suited here. Has upside and can put her best foot forward. ROMANTIC RULER (11) is third-up now and can give some cheek from the inside barrier. SUGGESTED PLAY: Keen on Territory Man.
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CLOSE AT HAND
PETER FERNIE 5YO BAY GELDING 60.0KG A M Inglis & S P Brook Racing well recently. Last start ran on strongly from last on the turn; 2nd of 9 at Kalgoorlie Rtg 70+ on June 14 over 1300m, slow going 0.6 len behind Dont Wait For Luck carrying 61kg at $9. The race before that won by a nose at Kalgoorlie Rtg 70+ May 24 over 1100m defeating The Showvinist carrying 61kg at $4.80. Tricky draw but he's a live chance if the luck comes. |
12 ZEPHEN JOHNSTON-PORTER |
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| 2 | 8561x |
ALL GRUNT
TIARNNA NOSKE 4YO GREY GELDING 59.0KG Miss T F N Noske, S C Sauzier, T Shuttleworth, K G Halbert, Mrs K Tilka, G D Morrissey, Mrs L J Montague, G L Montague, Mrs T Bell, S J Hall, W R Ham, J Justins, A Loxton, L Slater, C Vennitti, R D Chappell, Mrs E R Riseley & V Riseley Has won previously first-up and resumes here after a break of four-and-a-half months. Finished off last preparation by 1.2 len Pinjarra Grad Hcp 60+ February 14 over 2000m defeating Audio Boy carrying 60kg at $4.20. When resuming last campaign eighth of 12 at Ascot Grad Hcp 60+ January 10 over 1200m, 4 len behind De Grandhomme carrying 60kg at $2.35. Can pick up from where he left off last campaign. |
13 JARRAD NOSKE |
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| 3 | 14326 |
FIFTH ESSENCE
BRETT POPE 4YO CHESTNUT GELDING 58.0KG B E Pope & R M B Brown Most recently 6th of 14 at this track Rtg 66+ on June 13 over 1650m, slow going 3 len behind Simply Thinkin' carrying 58kg at $10. Before that tracked 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. Hard to fault if at his best. |
4 AUSTIN GALATI |
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BENJI'S
CLIFFORD GREEN 8YO B/BR GELDING 57.0KG C R Green Third-up today and won third-up previously. First-up ran last of 12 at this track Rtg 66+ on May 23 over 1300m, 8 len behind Hot And High with 57.5kg at $101. Last start raced on the speed throughout before fading ran second last of 16 at this track Rtg 66+ on June 6 over 1400m, 12 len behind Awesome Boy carrying 57.5kg at $151. Not keen this time. |
5 S O'DONNELL |
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| 5 | 127x1 |
TERRITORY MAN
GRANT & ALANA WILLIAMS 4YO BAY GELDING 56.0KG Trucking Nominees Pty Ltd (Mgr: D J Reed), C W Chalwell, B J Greenwood, R V Wilson, Horseshoe Investments Pty Ltd (Mgr: R N Russell), G L Williams, A J Davidson, M J Ferguson, V G Schlesniak (Jnr), Perfect Excuse One (Mgr: W R Stirrat) & Perfect Excuse Two (Mgr: B N Cripps) Second-up. First-up after five months favourite; raced right near the speed and boxed on; won by 2 len at this track Grad Hcp 60+ June 13 over 1400m on a rain affected track defeating Glanced with 57kg at $2.45. Previously second-up favourite; ran on from midfield and won by 0.9 len at Ascot 0Mwly December 17 over 1400m defeating Rally The Troops with 55kg at $1.70. Returned with a bang and he can go on with the job. |
2 WILLIAM PIKE |
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URQUHARTS BLUFF
PAUL JORDAN 4YO BAY GELDING 55.0KG Mrs L F Jordan, R A G Vines, C Hannigan, Fab 50 (Mgr: D V Knowles), A Carver, Dr J A Vines, D Foti, G Sottile, G Locantro, A Terribile & A G Tuxford Most recently 8th of 14 at this track Rtg 64+ on June 20 over 1200m, 3.5 len behind Magnique with 56.5kg at $41. The start before that sat behind the speed prior to fading 7th of 16 at this track Grad Hcp 60+ on June 6 over 1200m, 5 len behind Spicy Thang carrying 56kg at $11. Might struggle again. |
10 LISA STAPLES |
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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 ran second last of 14 at this track Rtg 66+ on June 13 over 1650m, on a slow track; 16 len behind Simply Thinkin' with 55.5kg at $81. The race before that 10th of 16 at this track Rtg 66+ on June 6 over 1400m, 8 len behind Awesome Boy with 56.5kg at $101. Not keen on his chances. |
9 NATASHA FAITHFULL |
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ANCIENT GUIDANCE
RYAN HILL 5YO BAY GELDING 54.0KG S R Kirkup At the latest run ran second last of 10 at this track Cl3 on June 10 over 1400m, 6 len behind Ton Of Grunt carrying 59.5kg at $7.50. The start before that 4th of 12 at this track 0Mwly on May 27 over 1300m, 2.75 len behind Dark Ambition carrying 56.5kg at $5.50. Capable of much better performance. |
8 VICTORIA CORVER |
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CALIFORNICATION
PAUL ROWE 6YO BAY GELDING 54.0KG P O'Brien & P Rowe At the latest run 4th of 10 at Kalgoorlie Rtg 70+ on June 7 over 1400m, on a slow track; 1.75 len behind Prawns Eleven with 54kg at $4.40. The start before that ran second last of 16 at this track Grad Hcp 60+ on May 23 over 1400m, 10 len behind Snow God with 57.5kg at $26. Going okay but looking elsewhere. |
7 P CARBERY |
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| 10 | 615x2 |
MONTE TREMEZZO
DANIEL MORTON 3YO BAY FILLY 54.0KG Mrs C L Morton, G W Evans, F H R U S Racing (Mgr: A J L Durnin), B A Turner, A J Anderson, G Bownes, Mrs B Fanderlinden, A E Hayden, M J Kruize, Ms A L Long, J McCavanagh, L D Morton, Mrs D N Pratt, P J Smith, P Van Noort, Miss S El-Raghy, D H Finlayson, K Jagger, Dr J W Leggoe & B Wormall Second-up. First-up after four months 2nd of 8 at this track 3yo Hcp 62+ on June 13 over 1200m, on a slow track; 1.2 len behind Bassett Hound with 56kg at $9.50. Previously second-up 5th of 11 at Ascot 3yo Plate on January 1 over 1000m, 1.2 len behind Sound Of Speed carrying 56kg at $13. Solid return and she can build on that performance. |
11 NATIKA RIORDAN |
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ROMANTIC RULER
KATH PINTER 6YO BAY GELDING 54.0KG Mrs K C Pinter, Miss N M Fleming, Mrs J E Knuckey, A M Pinter & J Spence Third-up today and won third-up in the past. First-up 8th of 12 at this track Rtg 66+ on May 23 over 1300m, 4 len behind Hot And High with 54kg at $101. Second-up 5th of 10 at this track Cl3 on June 10 over 1400m, 1.75 len behind Ton Of Grunt with 60kg at $9. Can feature third-up. |
1 J WHITING |
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STATEWIDE
NEVILLE PARNHAM 3YO BAY GELDING 54.0KG N D Parnham, Mrs C A Parnham, F S Kilner & R C Pearson Third-up today. First-up ran last of 10 at this track 3yo 0Mwly on May 27 over 1400m, 6 len behind Esta Mirando carrying 60kg at $26. Second-up ran last of 11 at this track Cl3 on June 10 over 1400m, 7 len behind Prince Of Dala carrying 60kg at $51. Making up the numbers. |
3 LAQDAR RAMOLY |
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WITH DISCRETION
MICHAEL GRANTHAM 4YO BAY GELDING 54.0KG Peters Investments Pty Ltd (Mgr: R J Peters) Second-up today. Last run 5th of 12 at this track Grad Hcp 60+ on June 13 over 1400m, slow going 2.25 len behind Territory Man with 57kg at $9.50. At only start last preparation 7th of 12 at Ascot Grad Hcp 60+ on December 13 over 1200m, 5.5 len behind Salty Miss carrying 56.5kg at $31. Faces tough test. |
6 B PARNHAM |
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