Belmont 13 Jun 2026
GOING: S(6)
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PETERS INVESTMENTS HANDICAP 1650m Track: SOFT 6 Clouds (Max: 16) Rail: +10m Entire. |
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Fast tempo assured with Cool Memory, Battle Commander and Major Mario going toe-to-toe. CORRECT CHOICE (9) was far too good last time out, rounding them up and winning with ease in the WA Day Cup and posting a strong figure in the process. Martinan's claim sees him right down in the weights here and if he can run up to his last start rating, he can repeat the dose. OUR PALADIN AL (5) is better than he showed last start in the Hyperion Stakes and should appreciate the easier company today. If he can sit closer today fourth-up into the campaign, he can get back to his best form and make his presence felt. OPPORTUNISTIC (4) showed glimpses of his old form last start after a few disappointing efforts in a row. He now gets Pike on board from a good draw and the rise in distance is a big tick. Wouldn't surprise to see him get back to winning form. COOL MEMORY (1) returned in good order here last start with a strong front-running effort. Will take catching again. SNIPPY WHICH (6) is racing in good order and can't be left out of calculations. SUGGESTED PLAY: Correct Choice can bring up back-to-back wins.
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| 1 | 113x3 |
COOL MEMORY
DARREN MCAULIFFE 5YO BAY GELDING 61.0KG Impressive Racing Pty Ltd (Mgr: K S Berry), K C Baker, G J Field, G Hawkins, G Hawkins, P Laybourne, G A Lenz, C M Perkins & G McLearie Second run back. First-up after eight months led but faded 3rd of 15 at this track Rtg 78+ on May 30 over 1400m, slow going 1.2 len behind Russian To The Bar carrying 61.5kg at $8. Previously second-up 5th of 8 at Pinjarra Rtg 76+ on June 28 over 1200m, 1.75 len behind Sisu Warrior carrying 56kg at $5. Strong return effort and he can build on that performance. |
6 P J HARVEY |
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| 2 | 0x671 |
RUSSIAN TO THE BAR
LUKE FERNIE 5YO BAY GELDING 58.0KG G R Daws, Trucking Nominees Pty Ltd (Mgr: D J Reed), E J O'Farrell, Mrs CA O'Farrell, B W Armstrong, P H Jackson, R Jackson, M J Allan, R P Reed, Ms K A McNaught & C R Doust At the latest run won by a head at this track Rtg 78+ May 30 over 1400m on a soft track defeating Snippy Which with 56.5kg at $41. The start before that sat on the speed throughout before fading second last of 8 at Ascot Diggers Cup on April 25 over 1800m, 4 len behind Outspoken Lad with 59.5kg at $12. Won last start and is well-placed again. |
9 CHRIS PARNHAM |
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| 3 | 02429 |
BAKEEL
GRANT & ALANA WILLIAMS 5YO BROWN GELDING 57.0KG Al-Arabiya Stable (Mgr: M Gandhi) Most recently 9th of 15 at this track Rtg 78+ on May 30 over 1400m, slow going 4 len behind Russian To The Bar carrying 57.5kg at $6. Before that made some head-way from midfield; 2nd of 9 at this track Rtg 72+ on May 16 over 1600m, slow going 0.5 len behind Major Mario with 60.5kg at $8. Disappointing latest but could find form here. |
5 CLINT JOHNSTON-PORTER |
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| 4 | 70x74 |
OPPORTUNISTIC
MICHAEL GRANTHAM 4YO BAY GELDING 56.0KG Peters Investments Pty Ltd (Mgr: R J Peters) Third-up today and won third-up previously. First-up 7th of 14 at Ascot Rtg 72+ on May 9 over 1400m, 4 len behind Wineaclocksumwhere with 56kg at $14. Second run from a spell 4th of 15 at this track Rtg 78+ on May 30 over 1400m, slow going 1.75 len behind Russian To The Bar with 53kg at $10. Showed glimpses last start and he may be back in business third-up for Pike. |
4 WILLIAM PIKE |
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| 5 | 1x860 |
OUR PALADIN AL
RUSSELL STEWART 4YO B/BR GELDING 56.0KG Mrs M J Morton, A J Morton, Mrs H M Morton, Mrs J Sounness, J Sounness, Mrs A L Stewart, J A Stewart, J W Blab & K R Stewart At the latest run second last of 13 at this track in the G3 Hyperion on May 30 over 1600m, on a slow track; 9 len behind Western Empire carrying 59kg at $31. The run before that from last on the turn 6th of 9 at this track Rtg 72+ on May 16 over 1600m, on a slow track; 1.5 len behind Major Mario with 59kg at $7. Back in grade here and he can return to his best form. |
3 S PARNHAM |
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| 6 | 21512 |
SNIPPY WHICH
ADAM DURRANT 5YO BAY GELDING 55.0KG A G Durrant, P A Conlan, C M Gault, Mrs C A Moore, B Pash, B N Randall, Mrs M C Ridley, N K Ridley & Mrs K J Wilson Recent form sound. At the latest run 2nd of 15 at this track Rtg 78+ on May 30 over 1400m, slow going head behind Russian To The Bar carrying 52.5kg at $7. The start before that raced right near the speed and boxed on; won by 1.0 len at Ascot 0Mwly May 2 over 1400m defeating Nickelplay with 60.5kg at $4. Great chance to atone. |
2 HOLLY NOTTLE |
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| 7 | 0x300 |
BATTLE COMMANDER
PAUL JORDAN 4YO BAY GELDING 55.0KG Mrs L F Jordan, C R Hobbs, Mrs M L Vines, LMA Carver, J I Ings, J D Atherton, Mrs T Hughes, Mrs D A Keens, D S Keens, T Pack & A G Tuxford At the latest run 10th of 13 at Northam Wa Day on June 1 over 1600m, slow going 6 len behind Correct Choice with 61.5kg at $19. The start before that couldn't go on with it; 13th of 15 at this track Rtg 66+ on May 23 over 1600m, 6 len behind Sixinch Heels carrying 60kg at $4.40. Might find this a bit too tough. |
10 LISA STAPLES |
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| 8 | 654x8 |
NOTEWORTHY
MICHAEL GRANTHAM 6YO BAY MARE 55.0KG Peters Investments Pty Ltd (Mgr: R J Peters) Second-up. First-up after four months 8th of 15 at this track Rtg 78+ on May 30 over 1400m, on a slow track; 3 len behind Russian To The Bar with 55kg at $14. Previously second-up 6th of 11 at Ascot in the LR Starstruck on December 13 over 1600m, 2 len behind Storyville carrying 55kg at $8. Strips fitter and is among the chances. |
7 B PARNHAM |
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| 9 | 2x031 |
CORRECT CHOICE
MICHAEL GRANTHAM 5YO BAY GELDING 54.0KG Peters Investments Pty Ltd (Mgr: R J Peters) Recent form sound. At the latest run won by 1.4 len at Northam Wa Day June 1 over 1600m on a soft track defeating Astro World with 58kg at $6.50. The start before that made some head-way from midfield; 3rd of 15 at this track Rtg 66+ on May 23 over 1600m, 2 len behind Sixinch Heels carrying 55kg at $8.50. Rates highly on his latest win and he can go on with the job. |
8 CASSEY MARTINAN |
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| 10 | 4x715 |
MAJOR MARIO
STEPHANIE BAKRANICH 6YO BROWN GELDING 54.0KG L & R Divitini Racing (Mgr: L P Divitini) Last start led to the turn then faded 5th of 13 at Northam Wa Day on June 1 over 1600m, on a slow track; 2.75 len behind Correct Choice with 59kg at $31. The start before that raced right near the speed and boxed on; won by 0.5 len at this track Rtg 72+ May 16 over 1600m on a soft track defeating Bakeel with 54kg at $21. Will find this tough. |
11 J WHITING |
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| 11 | 30x08 |
MANAVENDRA
DANIEL & BEN PEARCE 6YO BAY GELDING 54.0KG Pearce Racing (Mgr: D S Pearce), Miss H Allison, M J McGee, Mrs T L McGee, P J Dellar, C Heron, K J Leahy (Jnr), Mrs T Throssell, Miss B L Chisholm, M K Sharpe, B M Williams, P Williams & Mrs D L Pearce Third-up today and placed third-up previously. First-up 10th of 12 at this track Rtg 66+ on May 23 over 1300m, 5.5 len behind Hot And High with 54.5kg at $151. Second run from a spell eased back early on 8th of 16 at this track Rtg 66+ on June 6 over 1400m, 6 len behind Awesome Boy with 54.5kg at $201. Has ability but prefer to see a bit more at this stage. |
1 NATASHA FAITHFULL |
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