Belmont 08 Aug 2026
GOING: H(9)
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CONGRATULATIONS MICHAEL GRANTHAM - LEADING TRAINER 25/26 HANDICAP 1200m Track: HVY9 Rain (Max: 15) Rail: +6m Entire. |
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Expecting Common Touch to find the lead but there will be plenty of pressure over the sprint trip. COMMON TOUCH (9) is building a handy record, winning in Open 3YO company last start in a strong front-running effort. Fiore remains on board and he's drawn beautifully again down low. Can find the front again and make every post a winner. ZOURUN RUN (4) had no luck two back before rising to 1400m last start and scoring by 0.6L. Back to 1200m here, but she's a handy type on the way through and with a touch of luck early, she can repeat the dose. ASIF (3) has impressed at the trials coming into this, winning his latest heat with some lively types behind him. Pike's booking first-up is a good push, although he's never won fresh. Finds a suitable race and can put his best foot forward. MAGICAL SEQUENCE (5) was plain out in trip last time and getting a long way back. Now draws better back to 1200m and a better showing is on the cards. HEY PINO (6) is better than he showed last time out and can improve. SUGGESTED PLAY: Going with Common Touch in the last.
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GHOST WHO WALKS
ANGELA JOHNSTON 9YO BAY GELDING 61.0KG C T Casey Last start from last on the turn ran second last of 8 at this track Rtg 72+ on July 25 over 1000m, 4 len behind Pin Deep carrying 56kg at $71. Before that ran last of 12 at this track Rtg 66+ on July 11 over 1200m, 11 len behind Magical Sequence carrying 59kg at $101. Others make more appeal. |
11 CASSEY MARTINAN |
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| 2 | 22079 |
SUPERSESSION
ADAM DURRANT 7YO BROWN GELDING 60.0KG J B Blackburn, Ms A J Clark & P W Rogers Most recently 9th of 15 at this track Rtg 72+ on July 25 over 1400m, 4 len behind Zourun Run carrying 57.5kg at $31. The start before that 7th of 14 at this track Rtg 72+ on July 18 over 1200m, on a slow track; 3 len behind Urquharts Bluff carrying 58kg at $21. Prefer to see him back in form. |
1 HOLLY NOTTLE |
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| 3 | 1255x |
ASIF
GRANT & ALANA WILLIAMS 8YO BROWN GELDING 59.0KG Al-Arabiya Stable (Mgr: M Gandhi) Is first-up after a break of four-and-a-half months and has been in the money when fresh before. Finished off last campaign fifth of 8 at Ascot Rtg 72+ April 1 over 1600m, soft track; 2.75 len behind King Hit with 57kg at $9.50. Previously first up; seventh of 10 at Ascot Rtg 66+ January 17 over 1200m, 5 len behind Sonoftheboss with 57.5kg at $21. Trials have been superb coming in and he can make a statement. |
8 WILLIAM PIKE |
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| 4 | 21131 |
ZOURUN RUN
NEVILLE PARNHAM 4YO BAY MARE 59.0KG Ridgeport (Mgr: E S Guagliardo) Recent form sound. Last start tracked the speed and boxed on steadily; won by 0.6 len at this track Rtg 72+ July 25 over 1400m defeating Mt Shirataku with 54kg at $4.60. Before that raced on the pace when 3rd of 12 at this track Rtg 66+ on July 11 over 1200m, 0.6 len behind Magical Sequence carrying 56.5kg at $3.30. Hard to go against her on recent form and she can repeat the dose. |
10 S PARNHAM |
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| 5 | 11x18 |
MAGICAL SEQUENCE
JASON MILLER 5YO BROWN MARE 58.0KG Mrs S E Miller, M J Millington, Mrs A J Millington, R P O'Dea, P G Salmeri, M J D Macpherson, T S Cowcher, T V Salmeri, Mrs T P Unsworth, S E Unsworth, S J Lee, R Anderson, M J Wildie, P G Money, B N Lording, C J Wildie, S Millington & T Davis Third-up today and placed third-up in the past. Resuming came from midfield and won by a long-neck at this track Rtg 66+ July 11 over 1200m defeating Atlantic Spirit with 56.5kg at $3.60. Second-up 8th of 15 at this track Rtg 72+ on July 25 over 1400m, 3 len behind Zourun Run carrying 55.5kg at $6.50. Can improve on a disappointing effort last start. |
4 BRAYDEN GAERTH |
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| 6 | 42320 |
HEY PINO
RAQUEL WILLIAMS 6YO B/BR GELDING 57.0KG R W Johnson Most recently eased back early on 11th of 15 at this track Rtg 66+ on July 18 over 1400m, on a slow track; 4.5 len behind Mt Shirataku carrying 55.5kg at $9.50. The run before that settled towards the rear 2nd of 16 at this track Grad Hcp 60+ on July 4 over 1300m, slow going 0.5 len behind Conducive with 58kg at $8.50. Expecting him to return to form. |
5 CHANEL COOPER |
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| 7 | x0969 |
ELITEONE
SIMON A MILLER 6YO BAY GELDING 56.0KG M Zito, F Zito, R Zito, J Zito, G Zito, Mrs L Sargent, R D Sargent, B C Racing Syndicate (Mgr: B McVeigh), A M Kerr, R J J De Bissy, C Rogers, B Weir, M Campeotto, R Maio, Having A Spell (Mgr: R G Chua) & Durna Racing (Mgr: B J Cooke) At the latest run 9th of 15 at this track Rtg 66+ on July 18 over 1400m, slow going 4 len behind Mt Shirataku with 57kg at $12. Before that 6th of 12 at this track Rtg 66+ on July 11 over 1200m, 1.5 len behind Magical Sequence carrying 55.5kg at $31. Will need to do a bit more. |
9 S O'DONNELL |
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| 8 | 98738 |
BRAVE SPIRIT
TIM STONE 6YO BROWN GELDING 56.0KG Mt Hallowell Stud (Mgr: C G Thompson) Most recently 8th of 15 at this track Rtg 66+ on July 18 over 1400m, on a slow track; 4 len behind Mt Shirataku carrying 56.5kg at $15. The race before that 3rd of 15 at this track Rtg 72+ on July 4 over 1400m, slow going 1.4 len behind Olympic Park carrying 54kg at $21. Not keen on his chances. |
3 P CARBERY |
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| 9 | 5x111 |
COMMON TOUCH
ROSS PRICE 4YO BAY GELDING 56.0KG F J P Fiore & Mrs J G Fiore On a three run winning streak. Last start favourite; won by a nose at this track 3yo Hcp 62+ July 11 over 1200m defeating Deep Lyric carrying 57kg at $2.50. The race before that favourite; won by 3 len at Pinjarra Scarpside Cl1 C&G June 24 over 1200m defeating Friar's Legacy carrying 60kg at $7. Continues to raise the bar and looks a nice type on the way up. |
2 LUCY FIORE |
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| 10 | 36184 |
UNDER INFLUENCE
DANIEL & BEN PEARCE 7YO GR/BR GELDING 55.0KG G L Montague, Mrs L J Montague & B A Turner At the latest run came home strongly from last on the turn; 4th of 10 at this track 0Mwly on July 29 over 1000m, 1.1 len behind Mai Aloha carrying 58.5kg at $31. The start before that ran second last of 9 at this track Rtg 66+ on July 4 over 1000m, slow going 9 len behind Watto's Mark with 55.5kg at $16. Wasn’t too far off the mark last time. Will be harder to beat this time. |
7 CLINT JOHNSTON-PORTER |
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| 11 | x2298 |
ALLENTOWN
CHRIS & MICHAEL GANGEMI 5YO BAY GELDING 54.0KG 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 At the latest run 8th of 10 at this track 0Mwly on July 29 over 1000m, 3.5 len behind Mai Aloha with 57kg at $8.50. The race before that 9th of 13 at this track Grad Hcp 60+ on July 11 over 1000m, 4.5 len behind Bonnie Lad with 57.5kg at $11. In the right race this time and is among the chances. |
6 S MCGRUDDY |
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| 12 | 48460 |
JELLY CAN RUN
GRAEME BALLANTYNE 7YO BAY GELDING 54.0KG G C Ballantyne & Mrs D S Ballantyne Last start 11th of 14 at this track Rtg 72+ on July 18 over 1200m, on a slow track; 5 len behind Urquharts Bluff with 54kg at $91. Before that 6th of 12 at Bunbury Cl5 on June 28 over 1200m, slow going 3 len behind Belle Journee carrying 57.5kg at $2.70. Looks safely held. |
5 MS J VALAS |
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