Belmont   03 Aug 2024
 
GOING: S(7)

CONGRATULATIONS WILLIAM PIKE - LEADING JOCKEY 23/24 HANDICAP 1400m

Track: SOFT 7   Clouds (Max: 12)   Rail: Out 6m Entire. (Pent: 5.8).  

Genuine tempo from Savage One leading Icebergs. TOO DARDY (2) disappointed over this course and distance last time out and his gear has been tweaked since that effort. O'Donnell takes the ride now having won aboard the gelding before and he maps for a much better run than recent efforts. Can return to his best form and get the job done. DEAMBER (8) has gone close in both runs this time in, just missing in a photo here 28 days ago. The form out of that has stacked up nicely and the rise in trip is no issue at all. Draws nicely and can make her presence felt. PRAY AGAIN (13) has been mixing his form of late, though he does boast a nice record over this course and distance. He was good in a similar race here two back and despite a poor run last start, he can put his best foot forward. WESTRIVER MIRACLE (5) just missed here last start and rates highly off that effort. Can go close again. SAVAGE ONE (1) can take up the running and be in this for a very long way. SUGGESTED PLAY: Too Dardy can return to winning ways.
1 20255 SAVAGE ONE
ADAM DURRANT
7YO  BLACK  GELDING 59.0KG
R M Cosgrove & Mrs T M Cosgrove
Useful type. Last start faded in the straight 5th of 9 at this track Rtg 78+ on July 27 over 1600m, on a slow track; 2.25 len behind Desennea carrying 52.5kg at $17. The run before that led to the turn then faded 5th of 13 at this track Rtg 71+ on July 13 over 1600m, on a slow track; 3 len behind Falcon Trader with 55.5kg at $7.50. Strong winning hope.
8
MADI DERRICK
White, Yellow Sleeves And Cap
2 x1237 TOO DARDY
J ERKELENS
5YO  B/BR  GELDING 59.0KG
M A Biggs, S G Butson, N Biggs, Miss I Schweers, Mrs S George, N Falanitama, S George, Ms C Butson, Ms R Solmerano, Ms E Butson, Ms L Dorph-Petersen, RM Biggs, Mrs C L Biggs & J Waight
Most recently got back early 7th of 9 at this track Rtg 78+ on July 13 over 1400m, slow going 6 len behind Triple Jay with 54kg at $6. Before that ran on strongly from last on the turn; 3rd of 12 at this track Rtg 77+ on June 22 over 1200m, on a slow track; 1.75 len behind Triple Jay carrying 55kg at $4. Watch for sharp improvement.
4
S O'DONNELL
DK. BLUE, PINK MALTESE CROSS, STRIPED SLEEVES, PINK CAP
3 144x0 WITHOUT REG
RHYS RADFORD
6YO  BAY  GELDING 59.0KG
Mrs C J Radford, D Ashworth, A K Fuge, G W Hartnett, Ms B M Hamill, K J Small, D R Dickinson, M J Vulich, K Vulich, Mrs J A Hams, W W Hams, W Radford & Ms S Hutchings
Second-up. First-up after four months eased back early on 10th of 15 at this track Rtg 66+ on July 13 over 1200m, slow going 4 len behind Boots Like Bruce carrying 58kg at $61. Previously second-up won by 1.75 len at this track 0Mwly January 3 over 1400m defeating Bigdayonit carrying 58.5kg at $11. Unlikely to threaten.
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T TURNER
Black, Brown Sleeves And Cap
4 1646x CAPTAIN PLUTO
G & A WILLIAMS
5YO  BROWN  GELDING 58.0KG
Ultra Horse Syndicate (Mgr: P S Buckley) & Ms S J Leury
Back from a spell. Finished off last campaign sixth of 9 at Bunbury Rtg 65+ March 9 over 2200m, 1.75 len behind Tiff's Lad carrying 58.5kg at $7. Previously first up; second of 8 at Ascot 0Mwly November 7 over 1400m, a neck behind Climb On Top with 57.5kg at $2.50. Others are preferred.
6
CLINT JOHNSTON-PORTER
BLACK, EMERALD GREEN CHEVRONS, WHITE AND EMERALD GREEN SEAMS SLEEVES, BLACK AND GREEN STRIPED CAP
5 x5502 WESTRIVER MIRACLE
DANIEL & BEN PEARCE
7YO  BROWN  GELDING 58.0KG
E L Hill
Useful gelding. At the latest run tried to lead throughout but was claimed late 2nd of 14 at this track Grad Hcp 60+ on July 20 over 1600m, on a slow track; nose behind Sensessional carrying 59.5kg at $15. The race before that ran last of 13 at this track Rtg 66+ on June 29 over 1600m, on a slow track; 7 len behind Playhouse Patron with 57.5kg at $21. Draws a nice alley and rates highly.
3
CHRIS PARNHAM
Dark Blue, Gold Crossed Wheat Sheaves, NAVY CAP, GOLD Quarters
6 90x41 PROBITY
C H WEBSTER
6YO  B/BR  GELDING 57.0KG
D L Brown, J P R Brown, N F Brown & Mrs M E Brown
Third-up today and won third-up in the past. Resuming 4th of 8 at this track Westspeed 0Mwly on July 6 over 1200m, slow going 0.8 len behind The Great Hoya carrying 59kg at $19. Last start won by a nose at this track Westspeed 0Mwly July 20 over 1400m on a rain affected track defeating Lova Session carrying 59kg at $7. Hard to make a winning case.
14
J AZZOPARDI
RED, WHITE HOOPS, YELLOW SLEEVES AND CAP
7 8x698 COLOSSAL
G & A WILLIAMS
6YO  CHESTNUT  GELDING 57.0KG
G L Williams, M J Alexander, R Chitty, D M Huddy, K M Fissioli, S J Franklin, L Holland, M D Holland, DT Ives, M Johnston, S Kenny, J P Marsh, R G Moralee, T L Murray, Ms C S Ross, P Stuart, I J Townsend, S Williams & R Buswell
Useful type. At the latest run got back early 8th of 15 at this track Rtg 66+ on July 13 over 1200m, slow going 2.5 len behind Boots Like Bruce with 56kg at $21. The start before that 9th of 13 at this track Rtg 66+ on June 15 over 1400m, on a slow track; 4.5 len behind Celebrity Prince with 57kg at $21. Can improve on recent efforts.
12
WILLIAM PIKE
GOLD, BLACK W, GOLD SLEEVES, BLACK SEAMS
8 11x22 DEAMBER
MS S BAKRANICH
5YO  CHESTNUT  MARE 57.0KG
L & R Divitini Racing (Mgr: L P Divitini)
Third-up today and placed third-up in the past. First-up 2nd of 14 at this track Rtg 66+ on June 22 over 1300m, slow going 0.5 len behind Fluro Neuro carrying 55kg at $8. Second-up came from midfield; 2nd of 11 at this track Grad Hcp 60+ on July 6 over 1200m, on a slow track; nose behind Siberian Siren carrying 58.5kg at $2.50. Chances enhanced by drawing a nice marble.
1
J WHITING
BLACK, ROYAL BLUE STRIPES, WHITE BRACES, BLACK STRIPE, SLEEVES, WHITE STRIPES, ROYAL BLUE STRIPE, BLACK STRIPED CAP
9 x7800 HOLY GHOST
NEVILLE PARNHAM
8YO  BAY  GELDING 57.0KG
Cockatoo Ridge Syndicate(Mgr: C W Loxton)
Last start 12th of 14 at Northam Cl5 on July 18 over 1300m, on a wet track; 8 len behind Paigey's Turn with 60kg at $9.50. The run before that 11th of 13 at this track Rtg 66+ on July 6 over 1400m, on a slow track; 6 len behind Speed Dream with 58.5kg at $61. Doesn't profile as a likely winner.
9
KESHAW DHURUN
YELLOW, MAROON SEAMS ,YELLOW SLEEVES, MAROON SEAMS ,MAROON CAP
10 6119x ICEBERGS
MITCHELL PATEMAN
4YO  BAY  GELDING 56.0KG
T Van Heemst, Miss S E Whale, Circle Of Trust (Mgr: P L Kerr), Hanwu Thoroughbreds (Mgr: Ms S Nan), P M Grimshaw, G J Price, C N Cowcher, Ms M P Hunter, W H Lavender, R J Logie, R M Morgan, S Ody, T Stubber, S F Spence, M D Wake, A Walker & The Octet (Mgr: G D Coultas)
First-up. Finished off last preparation ninth of 12 at Ascot in the LR J C Roberts March 16 over 1800m, 4 len behind Lord Vampi with 55kg at $17. When resuming last campaign sixth of 10 at Ascot 3yo Hcp 58+ February 3 over 1400m, 3 len behind Memory Parade with 57kg at $51. Prepared to watch.
13
LUCY FIORE
BLACK , CERISE MALTESE CROSS , CERISE SLEEVES , QUARTERED CAP
11 0750x CISCOJOE
BERNIE MILLER
6YO  BAY  GELDING 56.0KG
M S Jones, Mrs L J Jones, D J Gatti, Mrs D C Gatti, Mrs L Publow, B Publow & Belle's Park (Mgr: B A Miller)
Back from a spell. Finished off last preparation second last of 14 at Pinjarra Rtg 62+ February 17 over 2000m, 6 len behind Tiff's Lad carrying 59kg at $26. First up last campaign sixth of 13 at Ascot Rtg 66+ December 16 over 1400m, 5.5 len behind Count The Sessions carrying 57kg at $16. Looking to others for the winner.
11
P CARBERY
DARK BLUE, YELLOW QUARTERS, DARK BLUE SLEEVES, YELLOW CHEVRONS, CHECKERED CAP
12 17x97 HONEY DEW
JIM P TAYLOR
6YO  BAY  MARE 56.0KG
P L Sumich, P D Johnson, J N Johnson, L I Sumich, Z S Sumich & B J Hardie
Third-up today and won third-up in the past. Resuming got back early 9th of 12 at this track Rtg 66+ on June 29 over 1200m, on a slow track; 6 len behind Rockin' Rupert with 55.5kg at $5.50. Last start 7th of 13 at this track Rtg 72+ on July 20 over 1200m, on a slow track; 3.5 len behind Stormchaser carrying 54.5kg at $9.50. This is well within her grasp.
10
S PARNHAM
WHITE, RED VEE, HOOPED SLEEVES, WHITE CAP, RED V
13 53x34 PRAY AGAIN
NEVILLE PARNHAM
6YO  BR/BL  GELDING 56.0KG
N D Parnham, Mrs C A Parnham, R C Pearson, M J Fagan, G R Williamson, Ms J V Williamson, Bagden Pty Ltd (Mgr: W D Biggs) & Smartnet Investments Pty Ltd (Mgr: P G Cooke)
Third-up today and won third-up previously. Resuming made some head-way from midfield; 3rd of 14 at this track Rtg 66+ on June 22 over 1300m, slow going 0.7 len behind Fluro Neuro carrying 55.5kg at $12. Last start 4th of 7 at this track Westspeed 0Mwly on July 13 over 1600m, on a slow track; 4 len behind Ginger Green carrying 59.5kg at $5.50. Ready to find peak form.
2
B PARNHAM
YELLOW, MAROON SEAMS ,YELLOW SLEEVES, MAROON SEAMS ,MAROON CAP
14 x1984 SUCCESS PLAY
NEVILLE PARNHAM
6YO  BAY  GELDING 55.0KG
Ms D A Dillon, Mrs J D Parnham & Mrs C A Parnham
Last start 4th of 12 at Northam Cl5 on July 18 over 1300m, on a wet track; 2 len behind Sentimental Belle carrying 57.5kg at $19. The start before that sat behind the speed prior to fading second last of 9 at Bunbury Cl5 on July 4 over 1410m, slow going 10 len behind Cruise To Victory with 59kg at $13. Should go well.
5
LAQDAR RAMOLY
Yellow, Maroon Crossed Sashes And Cap