Belmont Race 4 - Schweppes Mdn
TRUE BLUE BONDI (8) makes his debut for the Simon Miller yard and has looked very good at the trials coming into this. Pike hasn't ridden him at the trials, but he lands in the saddle on debut in a positive push for his chances. Comes from a good family and can land the knockout blow. HIGHLAND FLAIR (1) was solid first-up at Bunbury, finishing only 0.5L off the winner over 1100m. He just missed over 1400m second-up last campaign and produced a strong rating in that effort. If he can improve as anticipated now, he'll put himself right in the finish again. WOLFMAN (3) didn't handle the wet tracks last campaign and can go close first-up and back onto a good deck. HIGHLY SPOKEN (4) won't be far away if he's up to the mark fresh.

Jockey: Brayden Gaerth
Weight: 58kgs
Stats
Comments
Second-up. First-up after nine months tracked the speed and boxed on steadily 3rd of 11 at Bunbury Mdn on February 27 over 1100m, 0.5 len behind Sesh carrying 56.5kg at $8.50. Previously second-up 2nd of 11 at Ascot Cl1 on April 25 over 1400m, 0.7 len behind El Patron with 59kg at $7.50. Sure to be right there at the business end.
Last Starts 30 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
3/11 | 27/02/2025 | 274 | MDN 2U | $25,000.00 | Bunbury | 1100m | Good 4 | Brayden Gaerth | 56.5kg | 1:05.04 | 3-2-3 | 10 |
| 0.5L | $8.50 |
9/14 | 29/05/2024 | 14 | MDN 2U | $25,000.00 | Belmont | 1650m | Heavy 8 | Patrick Carbery | 57.5kg | 1:45.27 | 9-7-9 | 10 |
| 6.3L | $7.50 |
5/10 | 15/05/2024 | 20 | MDN 2U | $25,000.00 | Pinjarra Scarpside | 1400m | Good 4 | Patrick Carbery | 57.5kg | 1:25.32 | 4-4-5 | 2 |
| 3.8L | $2.75 |
2/11 | 25/04/2024 | 12 | CL1 2U | $30,000.00 | Ascot | 1400m | Good 4 | Patrick Carbery | 59kg | 1:23.77 | 4-4-2 | 2 |
| 0.7L | $7.50 |
5/13 | 13/04/2024 | 150 | 1MW 2U | $60,000.00 | Ascot | 1200m | Good 4 | Patrick Carbery | 54kg | 1:11.37 | 10-10-5 | 7 |
| 1.0L | $101.00 |
2/10 | 02/04/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Belmont | 1000m | Good | Patrick Carbery | 1:01.22 | - | 0 |
| 0.06L | $0.00 | |
6/7 | 15/11/2023 | 14 | NMW1Y 3 | $35,000.00 | Ascot | 1400m | Good 4 | Patrick Carbery | 58kg | 1:23.99 | 7-7-6 | 7 |
| 3.0L | $26.00 |
6/10 | 09/10/2023 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Belmont | 1000m | Good | Patrick Carbery | 1:02.49 | - | 0 |
| 6.15L | $0.00 |

Jockey: Holly Watson
Weight: 58kgs
Stats
Comments
Gelding back from a spell of seven months. Has placed previously first up from a break. Finished off last preparation 11th of 14 at Bunbury Mdn August 15 over 1400m, soft track; 6 len behind Correct Choice with 58kg at $3.50. Previously first up; fifth of 12 at Pinjarra Scarpside Mdn August 1 over 1400m, on rain affected going; 3 len behind Ishkur carrying 58kg at $11. Should give a great sight.
Last Starts 226 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
11/14 | 15/08/2024 | 14 | MDN 3U | $25,000.00 | Bunbury | 1400m | Soft 7 | Lucy Fiore | 58kg | 1:27.22 | 4-6-11 | 3 |
| 6.4L | $3.50 |
5/12 | 01/08/2024 | 193 | MDN 3U | $25,000.00 | Pinjarra Scarpside | 1400m | Heavy 8 | Lucy Fiore | 58kg | 1:27.75 | 7-6-5 | 1 |
| 3.2L | $11.00 |
3/4 | 22/07/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Belmont | 1000m | Soft | Scott Gittos | 1:03.01 | - | 0 |
| 1.75L | $0.00 | |
4/8 | 10/06/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Belmont | 1000m | Soft | Jarrad Noske | 1:04.11 | - | 0 |
| 2.27L | $0.00 | |
4/12 | 21/01/2024 | 24 | MDN 2U | $25,000.00 | Bunbury | 2000m | Good 4 | Joseph Azzopardi | 58kg | 2:05.60 | 6-9-4 | 3 |
| 3.5L | $2.00 |
2/11 | 28/12/2023 | 22 | MDN 3U | $25,000.00 | Ascot | 1800m | Good 4 | Joseph Azzopardi | 58kg | 1:52.96 | 7-7-2 | 5 |
| 0.4L | $1.44 |
3/13 | 06/12/2023 | 10 | CL1 3U | $30,000.00 | Belmont | 1600m | Good 4 | Joseph Azzopardi | 59kg | 1:38.50 | 12-11-3 | 12 |
| 2.9L | $13.00 |
4/15 | 26/11/2023 | 10 | MDN 3U | $25,000.00 | Bunbury | 1400m | Good 4 | Joseph Azzopardi | 58kg | 1:24.57 | 14-10-4 | 11 |
| 1.9L | $7.00 |

Jockey: Victoria Corver
Weight: 58kgs
Stats
Comments
Is first-up after a break of four months and has been in the money when fresh before. Finished off last campaign third of 11 at Bunbury Mdn November 24 over 1400m, 1.5 len behind Ceili with 58kg at $19. Previously first up; third of 12 at Northam Mdn September 26 over 1300m, 1.4 len behind With Discretion with 58kg at $26. Expect a bold showing.
Last Starts 125 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
3/11 | 24/11/2024 | 17 | MDN 3U | $25,000.00 | Bunbury | 1400m | Good 4 | Victoria Corver | 58kg | 1:24.60 | 5-5-3 | 3 |
| 1.5L | $19.00 |
8/10 | 07/11/2024 | 7 | MDN 3U | $25,000.00 | Northam | 1600m | Good 4 | Brad Parnham | 58kg | 1:36.05 | 1-1-8 | 2 |
| 8.1L | $4.00 |
2/11 | 31/10/2024 | 14 | MDN 3U | $25,000.00 | Northam | 1400m | Good 4 | Victoria Corver | 58kg | 1:24.10 | 2-4-2 | 5 |
| 2.4L | $6.50 |
5/11 | 17/10/2024 | 21 | MDN 3U | $25,000.00 | Northam | 1300m | Good 4 | Victoria Corver | 58kg | 1:17.60 | 7-6-5 | 6 |
| 3.0L | $21.00 |
3/12 | 26/09/2024 | 203 | MDN 3U | $25,000.00 | Northam | 1300m | Good 4 | Victoria Corver | 58kg | 1:17.64 | 2-1-3 | 1 |
| 1.4L | $26.00 |
1/7 | 09/09/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Lark Hill | 950m | Soft | Victoria Corver | 0:58.05 | - | 0 |
| 0.46L | $0.00 | |
3/8 | 12/08/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Lark Hill | 950m | Soft | Victoria Corver | 0:58.51 | - | 0 |
| 0.2L | $0.00 | |
11/14 | 07/03/2024 | 22 | MDN 2U | $25,000.00 | Pinjarra | 1500m | Good 4 | Victoria Corver | 55.5kg | 1:32.08 | 1-2-11 | 12 |
| 8.5L | $67.00 |

Jockey: Shaun O'Donnell
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Last start got back early 9th of 14 at Ascot Mdn on March 19 over 1400m, 7 len behind Sister Talk with 57kg at $41. The race before that second last of 10 at Ascot 0Mwly on February 26 over 1200m, 4.5 len behind Sky Duke carrying 55kg at $41. Tested again.
Last Starts 10 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
9/14 | 19/03/2025 | 21 | MDN 2U | $25,000.00 | Ascot | 1400m | Good 4 | Brandon Louis | 57kg | 1:23.92 | 14-14-9 | 13 |
| 7.2L | $41.00 |
9/10 | 26/02/2025 | 14 | NMW1Y 2U | $35,000.00 | Ascot | 1200m | Good 4 | Brandon Louis | 55kg | 1:11.17 | 9-7-9 | 4 |
| 4.5L | $41.00 |
4/11 | 12/02/2025 | - | MDN 2U | $25,000.00 | Ascot | 1200m | Good 4 | Brandon Louis | 57kg | 1:11.32 | 11-7-4 | 6 |
| 4.6L | $91.00 |
3/9 | 05/02/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Belmont | 1000m | Good | Brandon Louis | 1:02.15 | - | 0 |
| 2.42L | $0.00 | |
6/9 | 20/01/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Belmont | 1000m | Good | Brandon Louis | 1:00.42 | - | 0 |
| 3.2L | $0.00 |

Jockey: Lisa Staples
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Third-up today. First-up second last of 10 at Bunbury Mdn on February 16 over 1000m, 11 len behind Ginger Morpheus carrying 57kg at $71. Second run from a spell didn't do much in the run home; 6th of 9 at Narrogin Mdn Hcp 46+ on March 3 over 1190m, 7 len behind Scenic Boom with 57kg at $17. Struggling to make an impact lately and others appeal more.
Last Starts 26 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
6/9 | 03/03/2025 | 15 | MDN 2U | $17,000.00 | Narrogin | 1190m | Good 3 | Madi Derrick | 57kg | 1:14.23 | 1-2-6 | 8 |
| 7.1L | $17.00 |
9/10 | 16/02/2025 | 116 | MDN 2U | $25,000.00 | Bunbury | 1000m | Good 4 | Lisa Staples | 57kg | 0:58.75 | 6-6-9 | 6 |
| 11.1L | $71.00 |
2/7 | 05/02/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Belmont | 1000m | Good | Lisa Staples | 1:02.22 | - | 0 |
| 0.1L | $0.00 | |
16/16 | 23/10/2024 | 24 | MDN 3U | $25,000.00 | Belmont | 1200m | Good 4 | Lisa Staples | 56kg | 1:12.31 | 2-1-16 | 15 |
| 15.2L | $201.00 |
10/10 | 29/09/2024 | - | MDN 3 | $25,000.00 | Bunbury | 1000m | Good 4 | Lisa Staples | 57kg | 0:58.48 | 8-10-10 | 8 |
| 11.5L | $41.00 |
2/8 | 16/09/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Belmont | 1000m | Good | Lisa Staples | 1:01.29 | - | 0 |
| 0.04L | $0.00 |

Jockey: Brandon Louis
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Three-year-old gelding making debut by Rommel out of Lakeview Blitz. Was second in a Belmont Park barrier trial over 1000m March 17. Worth considering.
Last Starts 12 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
2/11 | 17/03/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Belmont | 1000m | Good | Tessa Fernie | 1:01.25 | - | 0 |
| 1.87L | $0.00 | |
6/10 | 04/03/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Belmont | 1000m | Good | Tessa Fernie | 1:01.16 | - | 0 |
| 1.9L | $0.00 | |
2/9 | 25/11/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Belmont | 1000m | Good | Jerry Noske | 1:02.30 | - | 0 |
| 0.4L | $0.00 | |
9/9 | 11/11/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Belmont | 1000m | Good | Jerry Noske | 1:01.63 | - | 0 |
| 5.39L | $0.00 | |
6/10 | 28/10/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Belmont | 1000m | Good | Jerry Noske | 1:00.30 | - | 0 |
| 10.33L | $0.00 |

Jockey: William Pike
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Three-year-old gelding by first season sire Bondi out of Louisiana Blues. Simon A Miller has him ready for this with three recent trials prior to his debut today. Runner-up in a Belmont Park trial over 1000m on March 4. Shapes as a leading prospect.
Last Starts 25 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
2/10 | 04/03/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Belmont | 1000m | Good | Giaan O'Donnell | 1:01.16 | - | 0 |
| 0.13L | $0.00 | |
2/10 | 24/06/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Belmont | 1000m | Good | Patrick Carbery | 1:01.32 | - | 0 |
| 0.48L | $0.00 | |
5/10 | 10/06/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Belmont | 1000m | Soft | Patrick Carbery | 1:03.37 | - | 0 |
| 2.75L | $0.00 |

Jockey: Shaun McGruddy
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
First starter by Dundeel - Truly Special (AUD $ 4,750 (Inglis 2024 JUNE (Early) Online Sale) purchase). Has run a number of unimpressive trials leading in today's debut. Doesn't shape as a strong winning hope today.
Last Starts 25 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
7/8 | 04/03/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Belmont | 1000m | Good | Jade McNaught | 1:03.82 | - | 0 |
| 7.64L | $0.00 | |
6/6 | 17/02/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Belmont | 1000m | Good | Paul Dyson | 1:02.68 | - | 0 |
| 6.84L | $0.00 | |
6/6 | 05/02/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Belmont | 1000m | Good | Paul Dyson | 1:03.11 | - | 0 |
| 8.49L | $0.00 |

Jockey: Chris Parnham
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Third-up today. First-up second last of 11 at Bunbury 3yo Mdn on February 16 over 1100m, 5.5 len behind Fantaxtic carrying 55kg at $11. Second run from a spell 5th of 10 at this track Mdn on March 5 over 1200m, 3.5 len behind Mister Raffles with 52kg at $31. Worth following up.
Last Starts 24 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
5/10 | 05/03/2025 | 17 | MDN 2U | $25,000.00 | Belmont | 1200m | Good 4 | Chanel Cooper | 52kg | 1:11.97 | 7-8-5 | 7 |
| 3.3L | $31.00 |
10/11 | 16/02/2025 | 246 | MDN 3 | $25,000.00 | Bunbury | 1100m | Good 4 | Steven Parnham | 55kg | 1:05.12 | 8-9-10 | 6 |
| 5.6L | $11.00 |
3/11 | 05/02/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Belmont | 1000m | Good | Sharni Webster | 1:02.57 | - | 0 |
| 1.87L | $0.00 | |
8/12 | 15/06/2024 | 24 | OPEN 2 | $80,000.00 | Belmont | 1400m | Soft 5 | Steven Parnham | 54kg | 1:26.30 | 10-10-8 | 10 |
| 8.4L | $41.00 |
5/11 | 22/05/2024 | 11 | MDN 2 | $25,000.00 | Belmont | 1000m | Good 4 | Steven Parnham | 55kg | 0:59.02 | 7-7-5 | 5 |
| 5.0L | $19.00 |
5/9 | 11/05/2024 | 196 | OPEN 2 | $80,000.00 | Ascot | 1000m | Good 4 | Steven Parnham | 55kg | 0:57.71 | 9-8-5 | 9 |
| 6.3L | $17.00 |
2/9 | 29/04/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Belmont | 1000m | Good | Steven Parnham | 1:03.38 | - | 0 |
| 0.09L | $0.00 | |
8/9 | 28/10/2023 | - | OPEN 2 | $80,000.00 | Ascot | 1000m | Good 4 | Steven Parnham | 54kg | 0:58.33 | 4-4-8 | 8 |
| 10.7L | $17.00 |

Jockey: Joseph Azzopardi
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Jumped at a huge quote at debut, got back early 8th of 11 at Pinjarra 3yo Mdn on March 6 over 1200m, 10 len behind Sixinch Heels with 55kg at $61. Not keen on her chances.
Last Starts 23 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
8/11 | 06/03/2025 | - | MDN 3 | $25,000.00 | Pinjarra | 1200m | Good 4 | Holly Watson | 55kg | 1:11.76 | 10-9-8 | 11 |
| 10.7L | $61.00 |
5/7 | 28/01/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Pinjarra Scarpside | 1000m | Good | Chanel Cooper | 0:59.93 | - | 0 |
| 1.37L | $0.00 | |
9/9 | 09/09/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Lark Hill | 950m | Soft | Joseph Azzopardi | 0:58.20 | - | 0 |
| 3.72L | $0.00 |

Jockey: Natasha Faithfull
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Was at very long odds at debut, 9th of 12 at Geraldton Mdn on March 1 over 1400m, 14 len behind New Attraction with 55kg at $61. Can't see her playing a major role.
Last Starts 28 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
9/12 | 01/03/2025 | - | MDN 2U | $20,000.00 | Geraldton | 1400m | Good 3 | Keshaw Dhurun | 55kg | 1:25.86 | 7-9-9 | 2 |
| 14.1L | $61.00 |
9/10 | 17/02/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Belmont | 1000m | Good | Paul Dyson | 1:00.49 | - | 0 |
| 8.36L | $0.00 | |
5/5 | 05/02/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Belmont | 1000m | Good | Taj Dyson | 1:02.61 | - | 0 |
| 8.57L | $0.00 |