Bet365

Belmont 29 Jun 2024

GOING: S(6)

SWAN DRAUGHT HANDICAP 1200m Track: SOFT 6 Clouds (Max: 17) Rail: Out 3m Entire. (Pent: 6.4).
With no recognised leader engaged it might be left to Bondi Bubbles, All Day Session and Honey Dew to control the tempo. JUSTABITTAPRESS (14) disappointed a little last start but bumped into a strong race in the process. His runs prior suggested he was on an upward trajectory, and everything points to him returning to his prior form. Can get back to winning ways. ROCKIN' RUPERT (1) ran over the top to win impressively in an easier race last time out. Derrick's claim comes in handy, though things may get a little sticky from the draw if she's not careful. Hard to knock his recent form though and he appears the main danger. VAMPI AT PLAY (11) finished 2L behind Rockin' Rupert last start but does meet that galloper much better at the weights today. Nicely drawn to take up a midfield position and she's expected to be in the thick of the action close to home. RUMOUR SAYS (6) is 0/5 at this trip which is a big niggle, though she hits this third-up and with CJP in the saddle. Worth including. BONDI BUBBLES (2) pulled up lame on resumption and a much better performance is expected today. SUGGESTED PLAY: Justabittapress can win the last.
1	x2151	ROCKIN' RUPERT S & J CASEY 5YO CHESTNUT GELDING 60.0KG H W Daly Useful gelding. Most recently favourite; won by 1.0 len at this track Grad Hcp 60+ June 15 over 1200m on a rain affected track defeating Another Strike carrying 59kg at $3.50. Before that from last on the turn 5th of 8 at this track Rtg 72+ on June 1 over 1200m, on a slow track; 2 len behind Rope Them In with 54.5kg at $6. Can easily finish right over the top of these.	1 MADI DERRICK
2	111x0	BONDI BUBBLES D R HARRISON 3YO BAY GELDING 59.0KG Mrs J B Harrison, Mrs S J Piper, Mrs K S Piper-Hyman, Mrs J N M Triscari, Miss P Dodd, Mrs C A Holly, Mrs N Haynes, Mrs T Nock, Mrs I M O'Malley, Mrs A Ryan, Mrs L J Roney, Mrs J D Springer & Mrs L Smith Second run back. First-up after four months second last of 11 at this track 3yo Hcp 62+ on June 15 over 1200m, slow going 7 len behind Objectify carrying 59kg at $19. Previously second-up 2nd of 9 at Northam Mdn on September 7 over 1300m, 3 len behind Deamber carrying 55.5kg at $9. Unlikely to threaten.	5 BRAYDEN GAERTH
3	384x6	ALL DAY SESSION ASHLEY MALEY 6YO BROWN GELDING 58.0KG A W Maley, S C Dawson, Mrs M S Abbott, M R P Philps, R L Mitchell, M J Hawkins, Mrs L P Boulton, J A Sammut, K A Bayley, A J Bedford, L C Haynes, G Jones, N J Blechynden, C P Woodcock, J Rovacsek, C P Pearce, T W Churstain & B South Second-up. First-up after 10 months second last of 7 at this track Westspeed Plat on June 8 over 1200m, on a slow track; 5.5 len behind Russian Sniper carrying 62kg at $19. Previously second-up 7th of 13 at this track Rtg 66+ on May 13 2023 over 1200m, on a slow track; 4 len behind Man Crush carrying 59.5kg at $16. Must improve significantly.	9 ALAN KENNEDY
4	488x8	DOUBLE SPICE NEIL DELLAR 7YO BAY GELDING 58.0KG N D Dellar & L Dellar Second run back. First-up after five months ran last of 8 at this track Rtg 66+ on June 15 over 1000m, slow going 8 len behind Crippalenko carrying 57kg at $26. Previously second-up 3rd of 9 at Kalgoorlie Rtg 72+ on October 7 over 1300m, 0.6 len behind Holy Ghost carrying 56kg at $14. Fitter but must improve sharply.	10 JARRAD NOSKE
5	71107	RUPERT'S EMPIRE SIMON A MILLER 4YO CHESTNUT GELDING 58.0KG Green Team (Mgr: M Curnick), J Williams, B C Racing (Mgr: B McVeigh), M Patterson, S Roper, Get On Now (Mgr: G M Johnson), R G Hill, A Calginari, W Clarkson, Swan Valley Racing (Mgr: G Johnson), B Kay, J Norrish, P Sonntag, M Koch, G Norrish, I Russell, R Sarich, G Johnson & P Griffiths Useful gelding. Most recently second last of 8 at this track Rtg 66+ on June 15 over 1000m, slow going 7 len behind Crippalenko carrying 58.5kg at $16. The run before that ran last of 10 at Ascot Rtg 66+ on April 20 over 1100m, 7 len behind The Boss Lady carrying 59kg at $21. Better than that recent plain performance suggests.	8 JORDAN TURNER
6	77x33	RUMOUR SAYS LUKE FERNIE 4YO B/BR MARE 58.0KG L K Fernie, L McDonald, C R Doust, Miss B Heaton, D E Martin, W J Chapman, K Doak, K J Lynch, L D Thompson, Andeo Racing (Mgr: Ms M L Bailey), Miss S T Flannery & C R Patrick Third-up today. First-up 3rd of 10 at this track Rtg 66+ on June 1 over 1000m, slow going 2 len behind Final Siren with 58kg at $26. Second run from a spell 3rd of 8 at this track Rtg 66+ on June 15 over 1000m, slow going 2.75 len behind Crippalenko carrying 58kg at $3.50. Rates highly. Big chance.	2 CLINT JOHNSTON-PORTER
7	11580	GALAXY AFFAIR DANIEL & BEN PEARCE 4YO BROWN GELDING 57.0KG Pearce Racing (Mgr: D S Pearce) & Mrs D L Pearce Useful gelding. Most recently 11th of 13 at this track Rtg 66+ on June 15 over 1400m, slow going 8 len behind Celebrity Prince carrying 56kg at $41. The race before that 8th of 10 at Kalgoorlie Rtg 70+ on June 9 over 1300m, slow going 2.5 len behind Irritable Rodnee with 60kg at $14. No threat last time out but this suits.	11 LUKE CAMPBELL
8	4475x	THE SPRUIKER STEVE WOLFE 6YO BAY GELDING 57.0KG S J Wolfe, G T Evans, Dr J M Vujcich, K L Patten & J L Gillam Gelding returning from a spell and has won previously when first up. Finished off last preparation fifth of 8 at Albany Rtg 70+ April 19 over 1500m, 1.5 len behind Catch These Hands carrying 58.5kg at $4. Previously first up; ninth of 11 at Ascot Rtg 72+ December 23 over 1400m, 4 len behind Cold Shizzle carrying 55kg at $9.50. Expect a forward showing.	7 P J HARVEY
9	9014x	STARRING KNIGHT DANIEL & BEN PEARCE 5YO BAY GELDING 57.0KG P V Walsh, K T B Cheung, Mrs K G Walsh, F F Fairthorne (Jnr), Pearce Racing (Mgr: D S Pearce), L D'ermilio, B D Ross, The Double Fault (Mgr: B C Faithfull), R J Wiley, Ms E Kailis, N G Henchie, Mrs D E Henchie, K H Yelverton, R W Duggan, Ms D K Newland & J A Coyne First-up. Finished off last campaign fourth of 8 at Bunbury Rtg 64+ February 10 over 1200m, 4 len behind Honey Dew with 59kg at $4. When resuming last campaign eighth of 15 at this track Grad Hcp 60+ September 30 over 1200m, 3.5 len behind Playhouse Patron with 57.5kg at $21. Doesn't appeal.	1 B PARNHAM
10	336x6	CABLE BOY STEVE WOLFE 6YO BAY GELDING 56.0KG R L Beacham Second-up. First-up after three months raced on the speed and boxed on steadily 6th of 8 at this track Rtg 66+ on May 25 over 1200m, on a slow track; 3.5 len behind Twain's Angel carrying 56.5kg at $26. Previously second-up took up a position near the tail 2nd of 14 at Ascot R/Champ Fnl on December 2 over 1200m, 0.5 len behind High Pressure with 59kg at $8.50. One of the top chances.	6 NATASHA FAITHFULL
11	35143	VAMPI AT PLAY NEVILLE PARNHAM 4YO BROWN MARE 56.0KG Ridgeport Going well. Last start 3rd of 12 at this track Grad Hcp 60+ on June 15 over 1200m, on a slow track; 2 len behind Rockin' Rupert with 59kg at $14. Before that 4th of 12 at this track Grad Hcp 60+ on June 1 over 1200m, on a slow track; 1.75 len behind Dance Boss with 59kg at $11. Among the winning hopes on best form.	4 S PARNHAM
12	6717x	HONEY DEW JIM P TAYLOR 5YO BAY MARE 55.0KG P L Sumich, P D Johnson, J N Johnson, L I Sumich, Z S Sumich & B J Hardie First-up. Finished off last preparation seventh of 10 at Pinjarra Pearl Classic February 17 over 1300m, 2.5 len behind Petula with 56.5kg at $7.50. First up last campaign sixth of 11 at Ascot Rtg 66+ January 6 over 1000m, 2.5 len behind Harmika carrying 55.5kg at $26. May need the run.	13 LUCY FIORE
13	8379x	FALSE STATEMENT FELICITY FORBES-IVES 8YO BAY GELDING 54.0KG P J Bermingham (Jnr), J S Brennan, G J Grljusich & D B Mapleson Resuming. Finished off last preparation ninth of 13 at Ascot 0Mwly December 20 over 1200m, 7 len behind Esprit Garcon carrying 59kg at $61. Previously first up; ninth of 11 at this track Rtg 72+ June 10 2023 over 1000m, on rain affected going; 4 len behind Ghost Who Walks carrying 56kg at $26. May need the run.	12 JADE MC NAUGHT
14	qx144	JUSTABITTAPRESS M L LANE 3YO BAY GELDING 54.0KG Canal Enterprises (Mgr: P Z Capararo), T Stribling, Rubber Arm Racing (Mgr: D W Amesz), R P Van Der Reest, W Eastwell, T Magee, S J Dennis, K P Delahunty, M J Coleman, I S Barton, R M Morgan, J Fritz, N McKiernan, L Mumme, C Jackson, A J Delahunty, M Fritz, C J T Warner, T Warner & T M Brogan-Henry Racing well. At the latest run 4th of 11 at this track 3yo Hcp 62+ on June 15 over 1200m, slow going 2.75 len behind Objectify with 55.5kg at $3. The run before that tracked the speed and boxed on steadily 4th of 9 at this track 3yo Hcp 58+ on June 1 over 1000m, on a slow track; 1.1 len behind Kings Honour with 58.5kg at $4.50. Not far away last time. In the mix again.	3 CHRIS PARNHAM