Belmont   03 Aug 2024
 
GOING: S(7)

CONGRATULATIONS GRANT & ALANA WILLIAMS - LEADING TRAINER 23/24 HANDICAP 1600m

Track: SOFT 7   Clouds (Max: 12)   Rail: Out 6m Entire. (Pent: 5.8).  

Kerman Rock and Filthy Habits possess good early speed and will set a genuine tempo. COVERT ROSE (4) made it back-to-back wins to start the campaign when winning over a similar trip at Bunbury last time out. Now into Saturday grade, but she draws well again with Pike remaining in the saddle. Trending the right way and can bring up the hat-trick. SUPER ROMANI (2) got the job done at Pinjarra over 1800m last start and Chris Parnham returns to the saddle. He's been competitive in similar races earlier this campaign and if he can hold his form, he'll go close to winning again. GREAT DEMON (5) was never a chance first-up when a long way back in a good race and should appreciate the rise in trip. Brad Parnham has a good record aboard the gelding and he still has plenty of upside being lightly raced. Maps for a better run this time and can make his presence felt. ALBERICH (3) is racing well of late and has claims. FILTHY HABITS (6) won't be far away if he can bring his best form. SUGGESTED PLAY: Covert Rose can win again.
1 x4552 SPECIAL SORT
ADAM DURRANT
5YO  CHESTNUT  GELDING 60.0KG
A G Durrant, A J Phelan, R T Ford, T S Jardine, Q P Lynch, S M Maylor, Z F Hansen, R R Pearce, R J A Wilkie, B G Hardie, S J Draper, Mrs N P Pearce, K F Hansen, Z W Walsh, C N Cowcher & L J Stewart
Useful type. At the latest run 2nd of 7 at this track Westspeed 0Mwly on July 13 over 1600m, slow going 2.75 len behind Ginger Green carrying 61kg at $9. The run before that 5th of 12 at this track W/Speed Final on June 29 over 1400m, slow going 1.5 len behind Bird's The Word carrying 59kg at $6. Strong winning hope.
6
J AZZOPARDI
GOLD AND GREEN STRIPES, STRIPES SLEEVES, GOLD CAP
2 27301 SUPER ROMANI
DANIEL & BEN PEARCE
5YO  BAY  GELDING 59.0KG
C Pearce
Useful type. At the latest run won by a nose at Pinjarra Scarpside 0Mwly July 17 over 1800m defeating Queen Of Jerusalem carrying 59kg at $6.50. Before that settled back and ran on when 12th of 16 at this track Grad Hcp 60+ on July 6 over 1600m, on a slow track; 7 len behind Sensessional with 59.5kg at $21. Can easily finish right over the top of these.
8
CHRIS PARNHAM
RED, DARK BLUE SASH AND CAP
3 67353 ALBERICH
MITCHELL PATEMAN
5YO  BROWN  GELDING 58.0KG
G J Hunter, P A Boardley, M & D Wake (Mgr: D B Wake), C N Cowcher, G E Walker, P F Blackham, C N Wells, B Meuzelaar, M Bradley, G D Coultas, T J O'dea, T M Hunter, S K Juriansz, Ow Are Ya Syndicate (Mgr: N Costa), Manhattan Knights Racing (Mgr: S Devaney), Super Chooks (Mgr: S M Glancy) & M Pateman
Useful type. Last start 3rd of 14 at this track Grad Hcp 60+ on July 20 over 1600m, slow going 1.75 len behind Sensessional with 56.5kg at $11. The run before that 5th of 16 at this track Grad Hcp 60+ on July 6 over 1600m, on a slow track; 4.5 len behind Sensessional carrying 59.5kg at $26. Genuine hope on latest effort.
5
P CARBERY
Black, Cerise Maltese Cross, Cerise Sleeves, Quartered Cap
4 x6x11 COVERT ROSE
G & A WILLIAMS
5YO  BROWN  MARE 57.0KG
Belhus Racing ANTIQUE (Mgr: P V Morley)
Third-up today and placed third-up in the past. First-up won by 0.6 len at Bunbury Cl3 July 11 over 1427m in soft going defeating Gold Merits carrying 57.5kg at $4. Second run from a spell raced right near the speed and boxed on; won by 1.1 len at Bunbury Cl3 July 25 over 1680m on a soft track defeating Miro carrying 59kg at $5.50. Definite winning chance.
3
WILLIAM PIKE
DARK BLUE, WHITE STAR, CHECKED SLEEVES AND CAP
5 151x5 GREAT DEMON
STEPHEN MILLER
5YO  BAY  GELDING 57.0KG
Trucking Nominees Pty Ltd (Mgr: D J Reed) & R P Reed
Second-up. First-up after eight months 5th of 14 at this track Grad Hcp 60+ on July 13 over 1400m, slow going 5 len behind Berbere carrying 57.5kg at $10. Previously second-up 5th of 10 at Ascot Cl3 C&G on November 1 over 1400m, 5.5 len behind Special Sort with 59.5kg at $2.30. Improver with definite claims.
1
B PARNHAM
DARK BLUE, YELLOW five DIAMONDS ,yellow SLEEVES, RED ARMBANDS ,red CAP
6 08356 FILTHY HABITS
BRANDON FIORE
5YO  BAY  GELDING 56.0KG
J T Warwick, Forest View Farm Syndicate (Mgr: B G Duncan), M Murphy & G R Kemp
Most recently crossed from a wide gate to settle just off the pace but gave ground when 6th of 11 at this track Rtg 66+ on July 27 over 1600m, on a slow track; 2.75 len behind Ginger Green carrying 52.5kg at $5.50. The race before that did the work up front then tired 5th of 10 at this track Rtg 66+ on July 20 over 2200m, on a slow track; 3.5 len behind Kisses From Kelly with 55kg at $13. Forward showing expected.
10
LUCY FIORE
BLACK, RED COLLAR AND CUFFS, WHITE CAP
7 7831x KERMAN ROCK
C G WILLIS
7YO  B/BR  GELDING 56.0KG
C G Willis & Mrs P V George
Group 2 placegetter. Resuming. Finished off last campaign won by 0.8 len this track 0Mwly February 7 over 2100m defeating Super Romani carrying 54kg at $3.80. Previously first up; tenth of 12 at Ascot Rtg 66+ November 18 over 1400m, 4.5 len behind Yonga Lass carrying 54kg at $81. Looking to others.
6
J BROWN
Dk. Blue, Yellow Hoops, Red Sleeves, Dk. Blue And Yellow Quartered Cap
8 x7930 ULTIMATE STYLE
DANIEL & BEN PEARCE
6YO  B/BR  GELDING 56.0KG
Pearce Racing (Mgr: D S Pearce), Einoncliff Park (Mgr: W M Beynon), Black Swan Racing (Mgr: R Stemp), S G Bennier, D Papalia, D W Scott, Mrs M Scott, A R Swain, L A Deighton & Mrs C Pearce
Useful gelding. At the latest run raced behind the speed prior to fading 12th of 14 at this track Grad Hcp 60+ on July 20 over 1600m, slow going 6 len behind Sensessional carrying 57kg at $17. The run before that 3rd of 9 at Bunbury Cl5 on July 4 over 1410m, on a slow track; 3.5 len behind Cruise To Victory with 58kg at $8.50. Genuine chance this time around.
9
CLINT JOHNSTON-PORTER
RED, WHITE PEARCE RACING LOGO, ROYAL BLUE SLEEVES, ROYAL BLUE CAP, RED QUARTERS
9 x4006 MONG KHON
JASON PATEMAN
8YO  CHESTNUT  GELDING 54.0KG
M J Roe
At the latest run faded in the straight 6th of 11 at Pinjarra Scarpside Cl3 on July 17 over 1500m, 4.5 len behind Little Silver with 51kg at $81. The race before that raced behind the speed prior to fading 10th of 16 at Pinjarra Cl5 on June 20 over 1600m, 6 len behind Pro Latte carrying 54.5kg at $61. Will need plenty of improvement to feature.
2
LISA STAPLES
RED, YELLOW DIAGONAL STRIPES, WHITE SASH, SLEEVES, RED AND YELLOW DIAGONAL STRIPES, WHITE CAP
10 7x887 SHAOLIN TEMPLE
MACK HALL
7YO  BR/BL  GELDING 54.0KG
Slim Pickings Racing (Mgr: R G Illingworth)
Comes off a 34 day let-up. At the latest run 7th of 10 at Bunbury Rtg 48+ on June 30 over 2000m, slow going 5 len behind Queen Of Jerusalem carrying 55kg at $41. The run before that eased back early on 8th of 12 at this track Cl3 on June 19 over 2100m, slow going 8 len behind His Eminence with 52kg at $51. Others going much better leading into this.
7
J WHITING
YELLOW, WHITE CROSS, YELLOW SLEEVES, CERISE TRIANGLES, CAP
11 6x660 VERRY TIMELY
MITCHELL PATEMAN
4YO  BAY  MARE 54.0KG
P J Bruce, J E McGrath, Ms M P Hunter & H D J Sonnenberg
Third-up today. First-up 6th of 15 at Pinjarra Cl1 on June 20 over 1400m, 2.75 len behind Sensessional carrying 58kg at $15. Last start 6th of 14 at this track Cl1 on July 10 over 1400m, on a wet track; 6 len behind Winning Aces with 58kg at $7.50. Would be better placed in something easier.
12
CHLOE AZZOPARDI
RED, WHITE MALTESE CROSS, BLUE CAP
12 x0595 VITALIZE
NEVILLE PARNHAM
6YO  BAY  MARE 54.0KG
N D Parnham, Mrs C A Parnham & Mrs M J Webster
At the latest run 5th of 12 at Northam Cl5 on July 18 over 1300m, on heavy track; 2.5 len behind Sentimental Belle carrying 54kg at $41. Before that 9th of 11 at this track Grad Hcp 60+ on July 6 over 1200m, slow going 5 len behind Siberian Siren carrying 53kg at $67. Out of her depth.
4
S PARNHAM
Turquoise, White Star ,White Circle