Belmont 28 Sep 2024
GOING: S(5)
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DRUMMOND GOLF HANDICAP 1200m Track: SOFT 5 Rain (Max: 16) Rail: Out 5m Entire. |
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Not expecting them to go too hard without a recognised leader engaged. TOROPA (7) is unbeaten in 5 starts, including 4 this prep. She is perfectly placed for her toughest test to date with 2kg less to carry and even from a wide draw, she should still be too good. On top. SUPERSESSION (3) is a very progressive gelding who has already compiled a very good record and is unbeaten in 2 starts third up. He is down in class for the first time this prep and a win would not be a big surprise. RUSSIAN SNIPER (4) is a stablemate of the second pick and just completed a hat-trick of wins here 5 weeks ago when scoring by nearly a length. He copes with any track condition and is right in this with a big chance of making it 4 wins on the bounce. SENTIMENTAL BELLE (6) rushed home late as favourite when finishing second behind the top pick last time out 3 weeks ago. She meets that runner on even terms at the weights this time and only needs the gaps to come at the right time, to turn the tables. William Pike sticks with her and so do we. SUGGESTED PLAY: Sentimental Belle each-way.
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ROPE THEM IN
STEVE WOLFE 4YO BROWN GELDING 60.0KG S J Wolfe, R P Webb, J M Monterrubio, T Fassom, R Tan, L A Putland, Mrs A L Jones, B K Willison, G C Dickie, N W Carter, P N Carter & Circle Of Trust (Mgr: P L Kerr) First-up. Finished off last campaign won by 1.3 len this track Rtg 72+ June 8 over 1400m slow track defeating Savage One carrying 58.5kg at $1.80. Previously first up; fourth of 10 at Ascot 3yo Hcp 61+ April 20 over 1200m, 4 len behind Twain's Angel carrying 59kg at $7. Has to be respected fresh up. |
7 S MCGRUDDY |
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| 2 | x8574 |
CATALPA
JEREMY EASTHOPE 6YO BAY GELDING 59.0KG J K Martin, M A Bardsley, A L Miles, Ms M Caputi, J Haynes, J Turnock, B Rouse, Dr S Boxley & P J Coen Useful gelding. At the latest run 4th of 12 at this track Nicopolis on September 14 over 1200m, 5.5 len behind Man Crush carrying 54kg at $41. The start before that second last of 8 at this track Rtg 72+ on August 17 over 1400m, slow going 14 len behind Savage One carrying 60kg at $17. Made headway last time. Certainly worth another chance. |
8 LUKE CAMPBELL |
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| 3 | 17x45 |
SUPERSESSION
ADAM DURRANT 5YO BROWN GELDING 59.0KG J B Blackburn, Ms A J Clark & P W Rogers Third-up today and won third-up previously. First-up 4th of 7 at this track Jolly Beggar on August 31 over 1000m, slow going 4.5 len behind Ginnivan carrying 54kg at $3. Second-up 5th of 12 at this track Nicopolis on September 14 over 1200m, 5.5 len behind Man Crush with 54kg at $6. Solid credentials and should be included. |
5 CLINT JOHNSTON-PORTER |
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| 4 | 33111 |
RUSSIAN SNIPER
ADAM DURRANT 5YO BAY GELDING 58.0KG A G Durrant, G F Durrant, S J Berry, Mrs M M Berry, D Hilton, B Paparone, D Mows & M D Holland On a three run winning streak. Comes here off a 35-day let-up. At the latest run raced right near the speed and boxed on; won by 0.9 len at this track Rtg 68+ August 24 over 1200m in the wet defeating Sonoftheboss with 59kg at $5. The race before that ran on from midfield and won by 0.6 len at this track Westspeed Plat August 10 over 1200m on a rain affected track defeating Invincible Ruby carrying 61.5kg at $4. Sure to go well again. |
12 LUCY FIORE |
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PLANET CASH
HAYDEN BALLANTYNE 5YO B/BR GELDING 56.0KG K L Kazmer, I L Kazmer, P G Higgins, A J Dobson, M G Watkins, D Harrison, M Shipley, C Harrison, K Lucas & B Batger Back from a long spell. Finished off last campaign ran last of 8 at Ascot Rtg 72+ on March 30 over 1200m, 36 len behind Laced Up Heels with 57kg at $41. First up last campaign ran last of 10 at Ascot Rtg 72+ on October 21 over 1200m, 7 len behind Brooklyn Pier with 56.5kg at $10. Ran 3rd in a Lark Hill trial over 950m on September 9. Others preferred. |
1 P CARBERY |
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SENTIMENTAL BELLE
G & A WILLIAMS 5YO BROWN MARE 55.0KG Williams Breeding (Mgr: Mrs A D Williams) Going well. Last start came home strongly from last on the turn; 2nd of 10 at this track Rtg 66+ on September 7 over 1200m, on a slow track; 1.2 len behind Toropa carrying 59kg at $2.40. The start before that 3rd of 9 at this track Rtg 71+ on August 31 over 1300m, on a slow track; 0.6 len behind Desert Nymph with 56.5kg at $2.80. Major player. |
9 WILLIAM PIKE |
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TOROPA
V A BROCKMAN 4YO CHESTNUT MARE 55.0KG P V Walsh, Yarradale Stud (Mgr: Ms L J Sayers), D F Harris, Bradley Thoroughbreds Pty Ltd (Mgr: B G Bradley), Jodianka Pty Ltd (Mgr: Mrs D E Ciprian), W W Willcock, Landing Party (Mgr: G P Ryan), M J Wilson, J A Mouritz & D A Ryan Going well. At the latest run won by 1.2 len at this track Rtg 66+ September 7 over 1200m on a soft track defeating Sentimental Belle carrying 57.5kg at $2.40. The race before that won by 0.8 len at this track 0Mwly August 3 over 1200m in soft going defeating Galaxy Affair with 58.5kg at $1.70. Likely to feature. |
11 B PARNHAM |
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SUNNY HONEY
D R HARRISON 5YO BAY GELDING 55.0KG Bridge Patrol Lodge (Mgr: D R Harrison), L N Piper, Mrs S J Piper, G R Donovan, Mrs M L Donovan & G A Burns Racing well. At the latest run came home strongly from last on the turn; 4th of 7 at this track 0Mwly on September 18 over 1000m, 1.2 len behind Empress Of India carrying 58kg at $7.50. The run before that 3rd of 10 at this track Rtg 66+ on September 7 over 1200m, slow going 1.75 len behind Toropa carrying 57kg at $21. Don't underestimate. |
10 J AZZOPARDI |
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CRIPPALENKO
GREG BEAUGLEHOLE 5YO BAY GELDING 54.0KG G C Beauglehole & Ms K A Broockmann Resuming. Finished off last campaign by head this track Rtg 66+ June 15 over 1000m slow track defeating Boots Like Bruce with 54.5kg at $10. When resuming last campaign seventh of 9 at Ascot Westspeed Plat February 24 over 1000m, 2.25 len behind Halatorion carrying 54kg at $81. Prefer others. |
3 KESHAW DHURUN |
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FEATHERWEIGHT
BRIAN KERSLEY 6YO BAY GELDING 54.0KG A J Facey, J A Macmillan, J Williams, L Barbato, H Szczepanik, B W Kersley, J Koval, P L Flynn, D C Bushell, Mrs K Dunn, C Novatscou, V J Rees, B R Lambert, C A Ladhams, Mrs M B O'Neil, J Vaccaro & M J Richardson Resuming after a break of ten weeks. Finished off last preparation 11th of 13 at this track Rtg 72+ July 20 over 1200m, soft track; 18 len behind Stormchaser carrying 55.5kg at $21. Previously first up; eighth of 12 at this track Rtg 77+ June 22 over 1200m, soft track; 4.5 len behind Triple Jay with 55kg at $41. Would need to improve sharply. |
2 J WHITING |
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| 11 | 97034 |
HONEY DEW
JIM P TAYLOR 6YO BAY MARE 54.0KG P L Sumich, P D Johnson, J N Johnson, L I Sumich, Z S Sumich & B J Hardie At the latest run sat on the speed and boxed on steadily 4th of 7 at this track Rtg 66+ on September 7 over 1400m, on a slow track; 2.5 len behind Playhouse Patron with 55kg at $9. The run before that 3rd of 9 at this track Rtg 68+ on August 24 over 1200m, on a wet track; 1.5 len behind Russian Sniper carrying 55kg at $11. Likely to find this out of reach. |
4 S PARNHAM |
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MISS ROCKJOY
SUE OLIVE 4YO BAY MARE 54.0KG Gold Front Thoroughbred Breeding & Racing (Mgr: A J Olive) Group 3 placegetter. Back from a spell. Finished off last campaign 11th of 13 at Northam Wa Day June 3 over 1600m, soft track; 6 len behind Falcon Trader with 54.5kg at $12. When resuming last campaign seventh of 9 at Ascot in the LR Challenge February 21 over 1500m, 5.5 len behind Russian To The Bar with 53kg at $12. Will find this tougher than what she was up against prior to a spell and hard to see her improving enough to feature in this. |
6 HOLLY WATSON |
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