Belmont 16 May 2026
GOING: S(5)
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DRUMMOND GOLF - BELMONT SPRINT 1400m Track: SOFT 5 Clouds (Max: 18) Rail: True. |
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Reasonable tempo with a few going forward, headed by Hoba West. The feature race now and SMOOTH CHINO (9) looks the one to beat following a return to form in the Northam Stakes last time out. This looks to shape favourably from an inside draw and the rise to 1400m doesn't look an issue on what he did last start. Can bring up back-to-back wins. WESTERN EMPIRE (1) has trialled very impressively coming into this, though he can take a run to get going as he did last time in work. He draws well for his return today however and should be in a stalking role just off Smooth Chino. He's a grand old horse who can make a statement on his return. DIAMOND SCENE (5) boasts a strong first-up record and won a similar race to this first-up last campaign. Only one trial coming in, but he was good there and and he can turn in a bold effort on resumption. MAGNIFICENT ANDY (2) gets one more chance in a race that looks to set up nicely for him. Draws a gate now getting up in trip and he can improve. ROPE THEM IN (3) will be launching late getting up to 1400m. SUGGESTED PLAY: Smooth Chino can get the job done.
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| 1 | 5238x |
WESTERN EMPIRE
GRANT & ALANA WILLIAMS 8YO BAY GELDING 59.0KG Mrs A D Williams, A Latassa & Ms S J Leury Gelding returning from a spell and has won previously when first up. Finished off last preparation eighth of 12 at Ascot in the G3 Gold Rush December 13 over 1400m, 3 len behind Rey Magnerio carrying 59kg at $11. Previously first up; fifth of 11 at Ascot in the G2 Lee Steere November 8 over 1400m, 2.25 len behind Super Smink with 59kg at $2.90. Trials have been sharp and he deserves plenty of respect first-up. |
3 WILLIAM PIKE |
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| 2 | 57x08 |
MAGNIFICENT ANDY
STEPHEN MILLER 7YO CHESTNUT GELDING 59.0KG Trucking Nominees Pty Ltd (Mgr: D J Reed) Third-up today and won third-up in the past. Resuming second last of 13 at Ascot Quokka on April 18 over 1200m, slow going 5 len behind Jigsaw with 58.5kg at $61. Second run from a spell eased back early on 8th of 11 at Northam in the G3 Northam Stakes on May 3 over 1300m, slow going 5.5 len behind Smooth Chino carrying 59.5kg at $19. Willing to give him one more chance in this event where he gets conditions to suit. |
4 B PARNHAM |
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| 3 | 9x157 |
ROPE THEM IN
STEVE WOLFE 5YO BROWN GELDING 59.0KG S J Wolfe, R P Webb, J M Monterrubio, T Fassom, R Tan, L A Putland, Mrs A L Jones, B K Willison, G C Dickie, N W Carter, P N Carter & Circle Of Trust (Mgr: P L Kerr) Last start got back early 7th of 11 at Northam in the G3 Northam Stakes on May 3 over 1300m, slow going 5 len behind Smooth Chino with 58.5kg at $5.50. The run before that 5th of 13 at Ascot Quokka on April 18 over 1200m, on a slow track; 1.5 len behind Jigsaw with 58.5kg at $26. Loves this track and trip and can swoop on them late. |
11 P J HARVEY |
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| 4 | x00x0 |
LET'S GALAHVANT
DANIEL & BEN PEARCE 7YO BROWN GELDING 59.0KG Pearce Racing (Mgr: D S Pearce), Mrs D L Pearce, Mrs C R Niall, B M Niall, M White, M C Desa, Ms C E Adams, R A Adams, C J Edwards & A P Radonich Second-up. First-up after five months sat on the pace before fading second last of 11 at Northam in the G3 Northam Stakes on May 3 over 1300m, on a slow track; 8 len behind Smooth Chino carrying 57.5kg at $91. Previously second-up ran last of 16 at Ascot in the G1 Railway on November 22 over 1600m, 7 len behind Watch Me Rock with 54kg at $151. Happy to risk here on what he's shown lately. |
8 M NUNES |
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| 5 | 4949x |
DIAMOND SCENE
MICHAEL GRANTHAM 6YO BAY GELDING 59.0KG Peters Investments Pty Ltd (Mgr: R J Peters) Has won previously first-up and resumes here after a break of four-and-a-half months. Finished off last campaign ninth of 15 at Ascot in the G2 Perth Cup January 1 over 2400m, 6 len behind Apulia carrying 58.5kg at $11. Previous preparation first-up won by 0.7 len Ascot G3 Eurythmic October 18 over 1400m defeating Comfort Me with 57.5kg at $14. Has won 3/4 first-up and can't be discounted. |
5 S PARNHAM |
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| 6 | 3037x |
SENTIMENTAL HERO
PETER FERNIE 8YO BAY GELDING 59.0KG A M Inglis, Mrs A F Inglis, P J Fernie & Mrs K A Fernie First-up. Finished off last campaign seventh of 15 at Ascot in the G2 Perth Cup January 1 over 2400m, 5.5 len behind Apulia carrying 58.5kg at $26. When resuming last campaign fifth of 7 at this track Blue Spec 84+ August 16 over 1600m, soft track; 3.5 len behind Sensessional carrying 60kg at $19. Looking to others. |
6 LUCY FIORE |
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| 7 | 9x803 |
WEST STAR
SIMON A MILLER 4YO BAY GELDING 59.0KG D F Harris, Ms H Y Chan, Mrs S J Wright, G M Wright, Esquin (Mgr: S J Quinlivan), F F Fairthorne (Jnr), G R Butler & C W Chalwell At the latest run held ground to the line 3rd of 11 at Northam in the G3 Northam Stakes on May 3 over 1300m, slow going 1.5 len behind Smooth Chino carrying 57.5kg at $5. The race before that 11th of 13 at Ascot Quokka on April 18 over 1200m, on a slow track; 3.5 len behind Jigsaw carrying 58.5kg at $51. Better run last start and he has to come into calculations on the back of that effort. |
7 CLINT JOHNSTON-PORTER |
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| 8 | 600x0 |
GINGER BAKER
DANIEL & BEN PEARCE 8YO B/BR GELDING 59.0KG Greenfields Lodge Syn (Mgr: T M Patrizi) Second-up. First-up after five months ran last of 11 at Northam in the G3 Northam Stakes on May 3 over 1300m, on a slow track; 11 len behind Smooth Chino carrying 57.5kg at $61. Previously second-up 10th of 15 at Northam in the G3 Northam Stakes on May 11 2025 over 1300m, 4.5 len behind West Star carrying 57.5kg at $91. Would have to improve. |
10 HOLLY WATSON |
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| 9 | 1x271 |
SMOOTH CHINO
INDIANNA WEINERT 4YO CHESTNUT GELDING 59.0KG Miss I Weinert, Mrs M Hall & B S Wilken Last start favourite; won by 0.8 len at Northam G3 Northam Stakes May 3 over 1300m in soft going defeating Fluro Neuro carrying 57.5kg at $2.10. Before that 7th of 13 at Ascot Quokka on April 18 over 1200m, slow going 2.5 len behind Jigsaw with 58.5kg at $8. Gutsy win last start and can go on with the job. |
2 AUSTIN GALATI |
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| 10 | 750x6 |
IN GOOD ORDER
DANIEL MORTON 5YO B/BR GELDING 59.0KG Mrs C L Morton, T A Hewitt, P V Walsh, E A Galante, G W Rogers, M Tarling, M D Tarling, D N Flanagan, M G Burrows, A J L Durnin, F F Fairthorne, M S Harders, Esquin (Mgr: S J Quinlivan), A J Anderson & T E Deutsher Second-up. First-up after four months 6th of 11 at Northam in the G3 Northam Stakes on May 3 over 1300m, slow going 5 len behind Smooth Chino carrying 58.5kg at $26. Previously second-up 9th of 16 at Ascot in the G1 Railway on November 22 over 1600m, 4 len behind Watch Me Rock carrying 55kg at $17. Boasts a good second-up record and he's worth including in exotics. |
1 CHRIS PARNHAM |
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| 11 | 1212x |
HOBA WEST
SUMMER DICKSON 6YO BAY GELDING 59.0KG Cape Falls Thoroughbreds (Mgr: B T Fogarty) Resuming after a break of five months. Finished off last preparation second of 11 at Ascot in the G2 E Van Heemst December 20 over 2100m, 0.7 len behind Apulia carrying 59kg at $19. First up last campaign seventh of 11 at this track Cl3 September 3 over 1400m, soft track; 5.5 len behind Nine Ball carrying 56kg at $21. Not keen on his chances. |
9 S O'DONNELL |
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