Belmont 30 May 2026
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SOLUTIONS MATCHMAKING HANDICAP 1400m Track: Soft 6 Rain (Max: 22) Rail: +6m Entire. |
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Genuine tempo from Cool Memory leading Wineaclocksumwhere. BAKEEL (7) is racing well without winning, missing by 0.5L over further last time out. Back to 1400m today is a big tick for him and CJP hops in the saddle. Can put himself into the race and if he can run up to his latest effort, he'll be very hard to beat. SNIPPY WHICH (16) got the job done in an easier race last time out and steps right up in grade today. He does love this trip however and will carry no weight with the claim of Riordan on board. Can play a leading role. WUBIN GOLD (11) was strong fresh over 1200m and boasts an impressive second-up record of 4 wins from 5 second-up outings. The inside draw may be an issue, but if the gaps come on straightening then she'll be right in the finish. DRAKAINA (9) missed narrowly on resumption but that sets her up nicely for the campaign. Pike sticks and she's won 2/4 second-up. Can go one better. COOL MEMORY (1) has trialled very strongly coming in, though the barrier is the query. SUGGESTED PLAY: Bakeel makes the most appeal in the last.
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COOL MEMORY
DARREN MCAULIFFE 5YO BAY GELDING 61.0KG Impressive Racing Pty Ltd (Mgr: K S Berry), K C Baker, G J Field, G Hawkins, G Hawkins, P Laybourne, G A Lenz, C M Perkins & G McLearie Has won previously first-up and resumes here after a break of eight months. Finished off last campaign third of 9 at Kalgoorlie in the LR Hannans October 2 over 1400m, 1.5 len behind Multinational with 57kg at $3.10. Previous preparation first-up favourite; won by nose Bunbury Rtg 71+ June 14 over 1200m slow track defeating Keep Ita Mystery with 55.5kg at $26. Bolted in at the trials recently and has claims despite the wide alley. |
15 P J HARVEY |
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| 2 | 540x8 |
ROKANORI
CHRIS & MICHAEL GANGEMI 7YO BR/BL GELDING 61.0KG Gangemi Thoroughbreds (Mgr: M J Gangemi) Second run back. First-up after seven months sat on the pace before fading 8th of 10 at this track Rtg 78+ on May 16 over 1200m, on a slow track; 3.5 len behind Sir Dreamalot with 58kg at $41. Previously second-up 3rd of 9 at this track in the LR Farnley on September 6 over 1400m, on a wet track; 3.5 len behind Cool Memory with 54kg at $19. Prefer others. |
13 ZEPHEN JOHNSTON-PORTER |
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| 3 | 2190x |
SIMPLY
GRANT & ALANA WILLIAMS 5YO BROWN GELDING 61.0KG P J Griffin, T Sheehy, P F Bell & J Carone Back from a spell. Finished off last campaign 12th of 15 at Ascot in the G2 Perth Cup January 1 over 2400m, 7 len behind Apulia with 53kg at $51. Previously first up; second last of 12 at Ascot Rtg 78+ October 11 over 1400m, 6 len behind Bruce Almighty carrying 55.5kg at $21. Prefer to see how he returns. |
14 CHANEL COOPER |
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| 4 | 8000x |
CURRIMUNDI
STEVE WOLFE 7YO BROWN GELDING 59.0KG S J Wolfe, G T Evans, K L Patten, Mrs P J Patten, L Ryan, Dr J M Vujcich & J L Gillam Resuming after a break of five-and-a-half months. Finished off last preparation when last of 11 at Ascot in the G2 E Van Heemst December 20 over 2100m, 10 len behind Apulia carrying 59kg at $151. First up last campaign sixth of 9 at this track in the LR Farnley September 6 over 1400m, in the wet; 9 len behind Cool Memory carrying 58kg at $41. Will take great benefit from this outing. |
11 S MCGRUDDY |
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SISU WARRIOR
DION LUCIANI 6YO B/BR GELDING 59.0KG Mt Hallowell Stud (Mgr: C G Thompson) Scratched. |
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KAPTAIN KAOS
JEREMY EASTHOPE 8YO BAY GELDING 58.0KG C D Streat, P W Brain, Ms K J Harris, M B Ferguson, G D Angwin, Mrs C Easthope, D P Ashworth & R Nelson Second-up. First-up after four months ran last of 10 at this track Rtg 78+ on May 16 over 1200m, slow going 8 len behind Sir Dreamalot with 58kg at $81. Previously second-up 11th of 15 at Pinjarra Scarpside Rtg 78+ on June 7 over 1400m, 5 len behind Luvnwar with 58kg at $61. Prefer in something easier. |
10 S O'DONNELL |
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| 7 | x0242 |
BAKEEL
GRANT & ALANA WILLIAMS 5YO BROWN GELDING 57.0KG Al-Arabiya Stable (Mgr: M Gandhi) Racing well recently. At the latest run made some head-way from midfield; 2nd of 9 at this track Rtg 72+ on May 16 over 1600m, on a slow track; 0.5 len behind Major Mario with 60.5kg at $8. The race before that 4th of 10 at Ascot Rtg 72+ on April 18 over 1600m, slow going 2.5 len behind Rock 'N' The Jam with 60.5kg at $8.50. Back to his preferred trip today and he can go one better this time. |
4 CLINT JOHNSTON-PORTER |
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THERMOSPHERE LAD
ANGELA JOHNSTON 6YO BAY GELDING 57.0KG C T Casey Most recently sat on the speed and boxed on steadily 5th of 10 at this track Rtg 78+ on May 16 over 1200m, on a slow track; 1.5 len behind Sir Dreamalot with 57kg at $9. The race before that 4th of 11 at Northam in the G3 Northam Stakes on May 3 over 1300m, slow going 3 len behind Smooth Chino carrying 55kg at $26. Capable of sharp improvement. |
11 J AZZOPARDI |
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DRAKAINA
MICHAEL GRANTHAM 5YO B/BR MARE 56.0KG Peters Investments Pty Ltd (Mgr: R J Peters) Second run back. First-up after six months made ground from midfield; 2nd of 10 at this track Rtg 78+ on May 16 over 1200m, on a slow track; 0.8 len behind Sir Dreamalot with 56kg at $4.60. Previously second-up 11th of 13 at Ascot Rtg 78+ on November 29 over 1200m, 3.5 len behind Cessation carrying 56kg at $5.50. Unbeaten at this distance and she can get back to winning ways. |
12 WILLIAM PIKE |
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RUSSIAN TO THE BAR
LUKE FERNIE 5YO BAY GELDING 56.0KG G R Daws, Trucking Nominees Pty Ltd (Mgr: D J Reed), E J O'Farrell, Mrs CA O'Farrell, B W Armstrong, P H Jackson, R Jackson, M J Allan, R P Reed, Ms K A McNaught & C R Doust Third-up today and won third-up in the past. Resuming got back early 6th of 10 at Ascot Joey on April 18 over 1200m, slow going 4 len behind Cessation with 58.5kg at $26. Last start raced behind the speed prior to fading second last of 8 at Ascot Diggers Cup on April 25 over 1800m, 4 len behind Outspoken Lad carrying 59.5kg at $12. Looking elsewhere. |
8 CHRIS PARNHAM |
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| 11 | 074x4 |
WUBIN GOLD
COLIN WEBSTER (JNR) 5YO CHESTNUT MARE 56.0KG C H Webster, Mrs L P Webster, Yarradale Stud (Mgr: Ms L J Sayers), R Conway, Mrs C Swiderski, V H Boys, B H Boys, B V Boys, Boomgate Racing (Mgr: R M O'brien), J Jenkins & B S Ryan Second run back. First-up after three months 4th of 10 at this track Rtg 78+ on May 16 over 1200m, slow going 1.1 len behind Sir Dreamalot carrying 56.5kg at $20. Previously second-up 4th of 12 at Ascot Rtg 72+ on December 13 over 1200m, 1.5 len behind Timeless Gem carrying 59.5kg at $15. Ticks plenty of boxes in this event. |
2 T TURNER |
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OPPORTUNISTIC
MICHAEL GRANTHAM 4YO BAY GELDING 56.0KG Peters Investments Pty Ltd (Mgr: R J Peters) Second run back. First-up after six months settled back and ran on when 7th of 14 at Ascot Rtg 72+ on May 9 over 1400m, 4 len behind Wineaclocksumwhere carrying 56kg at $14. Previously second-up 6th of 11 at Ascot Rtg 72+ on October 25 over 1400m, slow going 3 len behind Asphalt with 60kg at $2.60. Will take a lot from that run and is in the mix. |
3 CASSEY MARTINAN |
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PETULA
SIMON A MILLER 5YO BROWN MARE 56.0KG R D Meadowcroft, K L Meadowcroft, A D Meadowcroft, B J Meadowcroft, R L Meadowcroft & S A Miller At the latest run second last of 10 at this track Rtg 78+ on May 16 over 1200m, slow going 4.5 len behind Sir Dreamalot carrying 57kg at $8.50. The race before that 3rd of 10 at Ascot Joey on April 18 over 1200m, on a slow track; 1.5 len behind Cessation with 56.5kg at $5.50. Disappointing last time and looks safely held. |
1 CHLOE AZZOPARDI |
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WINEACLOCKSUMWHERE
SAMANTHA FAITHFULL 4YO B/BR GELDING 56.0KG Ms S J Faithfull, D A Brown, R K Drage, D Pearce, W A Pearce, Mrs S Collins & L C Kingston At the latest run won by 1.5 len at Ascot Rtg 72+ May 9 over 1400m defeating Timeless Gem with 57kg at $15. The run before that raced on the pace before fading 8th of 10 at Ascot Joey on April 18 over 1200m, on a slow track; 6 len behind Cessation with 58.5kg at $18. One of the chief contenders. |
9 NATASHA FAITHFULL |
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NOTEWORTHY
MICHAEL GRANTHAM 6YO BAY MARE 55.0KG Peters Investments Pty Ltd (Mgr: R J Peters) Has won previously first-up and resumes here after a break of four-and-a-half months. Finished off last campaign fourth in a small field at Ascot Aus Day January 17 over 1500m, 4.5 len behind Silver Eye with 55.5kg at $2.70. Previous preparation first-up favourite; won by long-neck Ascot Rtg 72+ November 22 over 1400m defeating Awesome Boy with 57kg at $15. Has to be respected. |
6 B PARNHAM |
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SNIPPY WHICH
ADAM DURRANT 5YO BAY GELDING 55.0KG A G Durrant, P A Conlan, C M Gault, Mrs C A Moore, B Pash, B N Randall, Mrs M C Ridley, N K Ridley & Mrs K J Wilson Last start tracked the speed and boxed on steadily; won by 1.0 len at Ascot 0Mwly May 2 over 1400m defeating Nickelplay carrying 60.5kg at $4. Before that 5th of 13 at Ascot Rtg 66+ on April 18 over 1200m, slow going 1.5 len behind Sir Dreamalot carrying 57.5kg at $15. Too good last start and can repeat the dose. |
5 NATIKA RIORDAN |
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SUPERSESSION
ADAM DURRANT 6YO BROWN GELDING 54.0KG J B Blackburn, Ms A J Clark & P W Rogers At the latest run ran on strongly from last on the turn; 3rd of 10 at this track Rtg 78+ on May 16 over 1200m, on a slow track; 1.0 len behind Sir Dreamalot with 54.5kg at $26. The run before that sat behind the speed prior to fading 8th of 10 at Ascot Rtg 70+ on April 25 over 1200m, 4.5 len behind The Calabrese carrying 58kg at $31. Not far from the winner last time and can play a role. |
7 LUCY FIORE |
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