Belmont 26 Aug 2026
GOING: S(5)
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DRUMMOND GOLF HANDICAP 1400m Track: SOFT 5 Rain (Max: 21) Rail: +16m, Cutaway in Straight. |
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Genuine pace headed by Bundaberg who should kick up along the paint. CHOUX SHOE (5) bounced back last start on the quick turnaround, finishing nicely as the race favourite to finish 1.7L off the winner. Pike remains in the saddle here in a race that looks to shape similarly. Getting back to his best form now and she can get back to winning ways. RAINLINE (1) missed by 1L two back before winning at Kalgoorlie last time, scoring by 1L. Nottle hops back on board and her claim comes in handy and she looks to get every chance from the draw. Can play a leading role once again. JAZALOT (3) won in a photo two back and that form has stood up, as well as his last start effort at Pinjarra where he was beaten 1.3L. Recent form stacks right up and he can make his presence felt. DARK AVALANCHE (7) disappointed last time but was in good touch prior. Can bounce back to his best. BUNDABERG (6) can feature again with the fresh run under his belt. SUGGESTED PLAY: Choux Shoe goes on top.
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| 1 | 64421 |
RAINLINE
DANIEL & BEN PEARCE 5YO BR/BL MARE 60.0KG Mrs D L Pearce Form hard to fault. Last start favourite; ran on from midfield and won by 1.0 len at Kalgoorlie on August 9 over 1400m in soft going defeating The Jester's Son carrying 54.5kg at $2.80. The start before that tracked the speed and boxed on steadily 2nd of 12 in a Cl3 at this track on July 29 over 1400m, 1.0 len behind Romantic Ruler with 59.5kg at $4.40. Landed the knockout blow last time and can keep the ball rolling. |
3 HOLLY NOTTLE |
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| 2 | 29843 |
ALLENTOWN
CHRIS & MICHAEL GANGEMI 5YO BAY GELDING 57.0KG Gangemi Thoroughbreds (Mgr: M J Gangemi), G W McNally, R W Jones, L G Torpy, Miss L Cook, C P Dakin, M Evans, S R Fraser, S Polly, Mercon Racing (Mgr: D Condidorio), K R Gartrell, R P Gartrell, S Richards, C Thomas, J W Visser, C H Yeak, Care Factor (Mgr: J M Pow), M L Palm & C York Recent form sound. Last start 3rd of 12 in a Grad Hcp 60+ at this track on August 22 over 1300m, on a slow track; 2.5 len behind Common Touch with 57kg at $11. The start before that 4th of 11 in a Rtg 66+ at this track on August 8 over 1200m, on heavy track; 2.75 len behind Hey Pino carrying 54kg at $16. Has been racing well. Has ability and can take this out. |
8 S MCGRUDDY |
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| 3 | 64712 |
JAZALOT
NEIL DELLAR 5YO BAY GELDING 57.0KG Ms J V Williamson Racing well recently. Last start 2nd of 10 in a Cl3 at Pinjarra Scarpside on August 12 over 1500m, on a slow track; 1.3 len behind Too Much Talk carrying 59kg at $8. Before that came from midfield and won by a nose at this track on July 29 over 1400m defeating Refemme No Angel with 57.5kg at $18. Racing well and has to be included despite the wide alley. |
9 B PARNHAM |
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| 4 | 54535 |
OUR ROCKY BAY
TED MARTINOVICH 6YO BR/BL GELDING 57.0KG M A Epis & R Harper At the latest run faded in the straight 5th of 11 in a Westspeed Plat at this track on August 8 over 1400m, slow going 2.5 len behind Heaven Specified with 56.5kg at $7.50. The race before that rolled along in front before being edged out 3rd of 11 in a Westspeed Plat at this track on July 25 over 1600m, 3 len behind Strapping Prophet carrying 56kg at $11. Honest galloper who is a live chance. |
5 CHANEL COOPER |
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| 5 | x1073 |
CHOUX SHOE
SIMON A MILLER 5YO BAY MARE 56.0KG C W Chalwell, N J Pinner, R C Castle, A P Newman, Mrs R Newman, B Fabriziani, A J L Durnin, J T Filia, C Filia, P S Filia, F J Filia, M J Catanzariti, T W Sexton, Swan Valley Racing (Mgr: G M Johnson), Get On Now, R D Sarich, Them & Us, Mrs R Olsen, M J Olsen & G M Johnson Most recently made some head-way from midfield; 3rd of 12 in a Cl3 at this track on August 5 over 1400m, slow going 1.75 len behind Zeezea with 59kg at $3.40. The start before that 7th of 12 in a Cl3 at this track on July 29 over 1400m, 2.75 len behind Romantic Ruler with 55.5kg at $14. Better effort last start and she rates highly on the back of that. |
6 WILLIAM PIKE |
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| 6 | 280x3 |
BUNDABERG
DARREN MCAULIFFE 4YO BAY GELDING 55.0KG Impressive Racing Pty Ltd (Mgr: K S Berry), P A Reeves, C M Perkins, S J Trigwell, S A Illingworth, A C Ritchie, D J Ruland, C W Blackwell, J Burke & A Tomic Second run back. First-up after six months sat on speed throughout when 3rd of 11 in a Cl1 at this track on August 5 over 1000m, on a slow track; 1.2 len behind Snip Of Romance carrying 58.5kg at $5.50. Previously second-up 2nd of 7 in a Cl1 at Pinjarra Scarpside on January 25 over 1200m, 0.8 len behind Queen Aria carrying 56kg at $1.95. Good resuming effort and he can build on that. |
1 P J HARVEY |
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| 7 | x3230 |
DARK AVALANCHE
BRENDON FITZ-GERALD 5YO B/BR GELDING 55.0KG D J Powrie, Miss C A Johnson, Mrs G D Powrie & Miss N R Fitz-Gerald Last start 10th of 14 in a Cl5 at Bunbury on August 13 over 1400m, on a slow track; 7 len behind Ain'tsobad with 57.5kg at $2.70. The run before that sat on the pace when 3rd of 12 in a Cl3 at this track on July 29 over 1400m, 1.5 len behind Romantic Ruler carrying 56.5kg at $5. Disappointing last time, but she can get back to form. |
4 JEFFERSON TSANG |
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| 8 | 190x0 |
GOT LUCKY
FELICITY FORBES-IVES 9YO BAY GELDING 55.0KG Mrs J M J Bermingham Second run back. First-up after five months ran second last of 14 in a Rtg 58+ at Kalgoorlie on August 9 over 1200m, on a slow track; 7 len behind Spangledstar with 57kg at $101. Previously second-up ran second last of 12 in a Kambalda Cup at Kalgoorlie on August 10 2025 over 1400m, slow going 7 len behind Influencing carrying 54kg at $91. Prefer in something easier. |
11 GIAAN O'DONNELL |
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| 9 | 04052 |
KELORA
NEVILLE PARNHAM 8YO BAY GELDING 55.0KG B J Durran, Mrs J H Durran & C J Durran Most recently came from midfield; 2nd of 12 in a Rtg 46+ at Pinjarra on August 20 over 1500m, 0.5 len behind Military Jane carrying 58kg at $6. The run before that 5th of 7 in a Rtg 65+ at this track on August 1 over 1400m, on a slow track; 5.5 len behind In Confidence with 54kg at $51. Narrowly beaten last time but facing a tough assignment today. |
7 LAQDAR RAMOLY |
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| 10 | 17460 |
RANDOM REWARDS
STEPHANIE BAKRANICH 8YO BAY MARE 55.0KG S W Wallace & Mrs S M Wallace Last start 11th of 14 in a Grad Hcp 60+ at this track on August 8 over 1400m, in the wet; 7 len behind Cinque Stelle carrying 54.5kg at $31. The race before that 6th of 15 in a Grad Hcp 60+ at this track on July 25 over 1400m, 2.75 len behind Supido Express carrying 54.5kg at $41. Not likely to threaten. |
10 CLINT JOHNSTON-PORTER |
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| 11 | 97600 |
CHEROKEE MISS
MATTHEW SCOTT 6YO BAY MARE 54.0KG M Scott & A Maguire At the latest run ran second last of 12 in a Rtg 46+ at Pinjarra on August 20 over 1500m, 3 len behind Military Jane carrying 57kg at $7. The run before that 10th of 12 in a Cl5 at Bunbury on July 30 over 1675m, slow going 6 len behind Sisu Spirit carrying 54kg at $71. Looking to others. |
8 NATASHA FAITHFULL |
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| 12 | 7930x |
ROYAL GAP
ASHLEY MALEY 8YO BAY GELDING 54.0KG A W Maley, C L Staggard, Capsters Racing (Mgr: G Bailey) & Miss R L Povey Resuming. Finished off last preparation when last of 11 at Ascot 0Mwly March 11 over 1600m, 6 len behind Defending with 54kg at $51. When resuming last campaign fourth of 11 at Pinjarra Cl5 December 31 over 1200m, 4 len behind Universal Playboy carrying 54.5kg at $26. Would prefer over further. |
2 S O'DONNELL |
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| 13 | x7449 |
SECRET IDENTITY
KATH PINTER 7YO B/BR GELDING 54.0KG Mrs K C Pinter, A M Pinter, Miss N M Fleming, Mrs M Cayley, Mrs F Burgess, A Burgess, J Spence & Mrs J E Knuckey Last start 9th of 11 in a Westspeed Plat at this track on August 8 over 1400m, slow going 7 len behind Heaven Specified with 54.5kg at $31. Before that 4th of 11 in a Westspeed Plat at this track on July 25 over 1600m, 5 len behind Strapping Prophet with 54.5kg at $8.50. Looks safely held. |
12 J WHITING |
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