Belmont 20 Jun 2026
GOING: S(5)
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HAPPY 70TH BIRTHDAY FRED WHITE HANDICAP 1400m Track: SOFT 5 Clouds (Max: 18) Rail: True. |
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Exceltrain should have enough pace to lead a low-pressure contest. AWESOME BOY (6) crossed from a wide draw last start and was too strong from the front, scoring an all-the-way win. He can do so again from a wide draw this time around and he put up a very strong figure last time out. Just has to run up to that level again to be winning again. SUPERSESSION (3) bumped into one better a fortnight ago when 2.1L off the winner when back to 1200m. Up to 1400m again now and a wide draw may see him back in the run, but he's ticking along nicely and can't be left out of calculations on his recent form. OLYMPIC PARK (8) is first-up for 483 days today, ending his last campaign in disappointing fashion when pulling up with an issue. He was a very exciting 3YO before the break and while this looks a kick-off point, he's too good to not include. EARTHSTORM (5) is racing well and won't be far away. LAVALIER (2) is a stayer resuming who showed some promise in his last campaign. Keeping an eye on him first-up. SUGGESTED PLAY: Awesome Boy can win the last.
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CURRIMUNDI
STEVE WOLFE 7YO BROWN GELDING 62.0KG S J Wolfe, G T Evans, K L Patten, Mrs P J Patten, L Ryan, Dr J M Vujcich & J L Gillam Second-up. First-up after five months ran second last of 15 at this track Rtg 78+ on May 30 over 1400m, slow going 6 len behind Russian To The Bar with 59.5kg at $151. Previously second-up ran second last of 8 at this track Tabtouch Stakes on September 20 over 1650m, slow going 14 len behind Cosmic Crusader carrying 61kg at $51. Others rate better this time. |
2 S MCGRUDDY |
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LAVALIER
NEVILLE PARNHAM 4YO B/BR GELDING 60.0KG E S Guagliardo Gelding back from a spell of six months. Has placed previously first up from a break. Finished off last campaign second last of 9 at Ascot in the LR Ata December 17 over 2200m, 10 len behind Playhouse Patron with 55kg at $13. When resuming last campaign ninth of 11 at Ascot in the G3 R J Peters November 15 over 1500m, 4 len behind Storyville with 54kg at $101. Showed glimpses last campaign and is worth keeping an eye on. |
4 S PARNHAM |
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SUPERSESSION
ADAM DURRANT 6YO BROWN GELDING 58.0KG J B Blackburn, Ms A J Clark & P W Rogers At the latest run made some head-way from midfield; 2nd of 13 at this track Rtg 72+ on June 6 over 1200m, 2 len behind Charino with 57.5kg at $13. The start before that 6th of 15 at this track Rtg 78+ on May 30 over 1400m, slow going 2.25 len behind Russian To The Bar with 54.5kg at $12. Can go one better this time. |
10 LUCY FIORE |
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EXCELTRAIN
DANIEL & BEN PEARCE 6YO BAY GELDING 57.0KG C S Pearce, T V Salmeri, C D Salmeri, Mrs S L Salmeri, Miss E R Salmeri, Miss A R Salmeri, Mrs C R Niall, Mrs M Rickson, P I Brown, Mrs S M Clark, A Russo Battagliolo, A P Alsop, G S Dawe, Mrs S V Dawe, Oakland Park Stud (Mgr: N G Duncan) & Pearce Racing (Mgr: D S Pearce) Second-up. Comes off a 56-day let-up. First-up after six months ran last of 10 at Ascot Rtg 70+ on April 25 over 1200m, 8 len behind The Calabrese carrying 59.5kg at $61. Previously second-up 2nd of 16 at Northam 0Mwly on June 25 over 1400m, 1.75 len behind Platinum Shot with 59kg at $4.40. Didn't do enough first up to raise hopes. |
8 ZEPHEN JOHNSTON-PORTER |
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EARTHSTORM
RUSSELL STEWART 4YO BAY MARE 57.0KG Mrs A L Stewart, J A Silvestri, S Campbell, Ms T Najihan, Rapid Equine (Mgr: N D Irvine), R L O'Bree & J A Stewart Last start 5th of 13 at this track Rtg 72+ on June 6 over 1200m, 3.5 len behind Charino carrying 57.5kg at $26. The race before that from last on the turn ran second last of 8 at this track Rtg 72+ on May 30 over 1000m, slow going 3 len behind The Calabrese with 58kg at $9.50. Should get her chance from the inside. |
1 S O'DONNELL |
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AWESOME BOY
BRUCE KAY 4YO BROWN GELDING 56.0KG Mrs D F Kay & C W Henman Racing well recently. Last start won by a head at this track Rtg 66+ June 6 over 1400m defeating Hey Pino with 57kg at $10. The race before that raced on speed throughout when 3rd of 16 at this track Grad Hcp 60+ on May 23 over 1400m, 1.5 len behind Snow God with 60kg at $6. Won from a wide draw last start and just has to run to that level again to go back-to-back. |
12 B LOUIS |
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COLD SHIZZLE
DARREN MCAULIFFE 7YO BAY GELDING 56.0KG Impressive Racing Pty Ltd, G McLearie, J Jaworski, Tenfold Racing, C M Perkins, B M Green, G Tyson, D P Keating, D J Blight, I R Furnivall, Miss R A Furnivall, Miss S Marper Batley, Miss H Welburn, M & D Wake, F W Stanford, V C Mckinnel, B M Wood, Mrs C Sheppard & K A Sheppard At the latest run ran last of 16 at this track Rtg 66+ on June 6 over 1400m, 15 len behind Awesome Boy with 57kg at $81. The run before that 9th of 14 at Ascot Rtg 72+ on May 9 over 1400m, 5 len behind Wineaclocksumwhere carrying 58kg at $101. Safely held again. |
3 HOLLY NOTTLE |
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OLYMPIC PARK
MICHAEL GRANTHAM 4YO BROWN GELDING 55.0KG Peters Investments Pty Ltd (Mgr: R J Peters) Back from a long spell. Only had one start last preparation ran last of 10 at Ascot in the LR Challenge on February 22 2025 over 1500m, 8 len behind Deel Her In carrying 56kg at $7. Won previous preparation first up settled well back; won by 0.9 len at Bunbury Mdn September 23 2024 over 1400m defeating Universal Hotness carrying 55.5kg at $10. Ran 3rd in a Lark Hill trial over 1050m on June 2. Has had a long time off the scene, though his 3YO form stands out. |
7 B PARNHAM |
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CHERRY CAN RUN
GRAEME BALLANTYNE 7YO BAY MARE 54.0KG G C Ballantyne & Mrs D S Ballantyne Second run back. First-up after four months got back early 6th of 8 at this track Cl5 on June 3 over 1000m, slow going 4 len behind Atlantic Spirit with 58kg at $41. Previously second-up 14th of 16 at Ascot in the LR Jungle Dawn on November 29 over 1400m, 6 len behind Toropa with 55kg at $201. Prefer others. |
11 J WHITING |
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DECISION MAKER
NEVILLE PARNHAM 4YO BAY GELDING 54.0KG N D Parnham, Mrs C A Parnham, R C Pearson, M J Fagan & D K Lee Back from a spell. Finished off last preparation second last of 9 at Ascot Rtg 72+ February 7 over 1600m, 6 len behind Soldanelle with 54.5kg at $26. First up last campaign sixth of 12 at Ascot Rtg 66+ January 17 over 1500m, 2.75 len behind Bold Hero carrying 56.5kg at $17. Can't enthuse. |
5 LAQDAR RAMOLY |
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LOMBADINA
MICHAEL GRANTHAM 5YO BAY MARE 54.0KG M P Grantham Third-up today and won third-up in the past. First-up got back early 5th of 8 at this track Rtg 72+ on May 30 over 1000m, on a slow track; 1.75 len behind The Calabrese with 53kg at $151. Second run from a spell 11th of 13 at this track Rtg 72+ on June 6 over 1200m, 7 len behind Charino with 54kg at $41. Has ability but needs to do more. |
9 CASSEY MARTINAN |
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THEHORSEMAN
ALLAN HUGHES 6YO CHESTNUT GELDING 54.0KG F S Kilner Last start 9th of 13 at this track Rtg 72+ on June 6 over 1200m, 6 len behind Charino with 54kg at $31. The race before that scored a big 3.5 len win at Geraldton Rtg 70+ April 30 over 1413m defeating Gold Keeper with 58.5kg at $4.60. This is no easier and he needs to do more. |
6 J AZZOPARDI |
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ZADAR ROCK
MICHELLE HAGLEY 7YO B/BR GELDING 54.0KG D S Cocivera, T S Morrissey, A J Rattery, M Waddell, J Waddell, R Hoye, A J Baruzzi, J G Elliott, B Sailer, N E Armitage, P A Wildermoth & B K Willison First-up. Finished off last campaign 11th of 14 at Esperance Esperance Cup March 1 over 2010m, 6 len behind Outspoken Lad carrying 54kg at $61. Previously first up; 12th of 14 at Esperance Rtg 70+ January 17 over 1400m, 6 len behind Dothraki with 61kg at $51. Prefer to see how he returns. |
13 T TURNER |
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