Belmont Race 1 - Bert Harrison 3Yo Plate
CASTLE ROAD (1) is a speedy customer on resumption after tackling the 2YO features in the Autumn. He finds himself at the top of the weights, but he has a class edge on his rivals and he should be up front from the barrier. Fitter for a trial coming in and can return on a winning note. COSMIC TREAT (7) has shown good ability at the trials and looks to have found a suitable race on debut. Her full sibling is a three-time winner, including twice on wet going which bodes well for her. Can make her presence felt right down in the weights. OLD CHAP (3) is another on debut, this time from the Chris Willis barn. His latest trial at Lark Hill was solid and his siblings have has some success in the past. Drawn the inside and can feature. DESERT LIFE (5) disappointed on debut when in the market, though she looks in good order judging by her recent trial. Can put her best foot forward. SUNSET SESSION (4) can be thereabouts on debut.
Jockey: Craig Staples
Weight: 61kgs
Stats
Comments
Gelding returning from a spell and has won previously when first up. Finished off last preparation 14th of 16 at Ascot in the G2 Karrakatta April 26 over 1200m, 12 len behind Talkanco carrying 57kg at $10. Previously first up; fifth of 11 at Ascot 2yo Swp March 22 over 1100m, 2.5 len behind God's Rapture with 59.5kg at $3.90. Looks forward enough after a recent trial win. Brings proper form into this and can return on a positive note.
Last Starts 4 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/6 | 04/08/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Belmont | 1000m | Heavy | Craig Staples | 1:02.36 | - | 0 |
| 0.96L | $0.00 | |
| 14/16 | 26/04/2025 | 14 | G2 OPEN 2 | $500,000.00 | Ascot | 1200m | Good 4 | Craig Staples | 57kg | 1:09.87 | 1-1-14 | 3 |
| 12.0L | $10.00 |
| 1/13 | 12/04/2025 | 21 | LR OPEN CG 2 | $200,000.00 | Ascot | 1100m | Good 4 | Craig Staples | 56.5kg | 1:04.74 | 1-1-1 | 5 |
| 3.4L | $18.00 |
| 5/11 | 22/03/2025 | 77 | OPEN 2 | $80,000.00 | Ascot | 1100m | Good 4 | Craig Staples | 59.5kg | 1:04.12 | 1-1-5 | 9 |
| 2.6L | $3.90 |
| 1/10 | 17/03/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Belmont | 400m | Good | Lisa Staples | 0:23.83 | - | 0 |
| 1.17L | $0.00 | |
| 8/9 | 04/01/2025 | 14 | OPEN 2 | $80,000.00 | Ascot | 1100m | Good 4 | Craig Staples | 59.5kg | 1:05.47 | 1-1-8 | 8 |
| 6.6L | $2.45 |
| 1/6 | 21/12/2024 | 14 | OPEN 2 | $125,800.00 | Ascot | 1000m | Good 4 | Craig Staples | 57.5kg | 0:58.10 | 1-1-1 | 2 |
| 3.7L | $1.18 |
| 1/8 | 07/12/2024 | - | OPEN 2 | $80,000.00 | Ascot | 1000m | Good 4 | Craig Staples | 57kg | 0:58.27 | 1-1-1 | 2 |
| 2.8L | $5.00 |
Jockey: Chanel Cooper
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Third race start. First start ran last of 13 at Ascot 2yo Swp on February 1 over 1100m, 32 len behind Strideaway carrying 56kg at $10. Returned from break sat on the pace before fading 8th of 11 at Bunbury 2yo Swp on July 19 over 1000m, slow going 4.5 len behind Paint It Red carrying 56kg at $10. Rates highly and expected to do much better with that run under his belt.
Last Starts 20 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 | 19/07/2025 | 168 | OPEN 2 | $80,000.00 | Bunbury | 1000m | Soft 6 | Brayden Gaerth | 56kg | 0:59.97 | 3-3-8 | 5 |
| 4.5L | $10.00 |
| 1/7 | 07/07/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Belmont | 400m | Soft | Chris Parnham | 0:23.79 | - | 0 |
| 1.21L | $0.00 | |
| 13/13 | 01/02/2025 | - | OPEN 2 | $80,000.00 | Ascot | 1100m | Good 4 | Jade McNaught | 56kg | 1:05.22 | 1-3-13 | 10 |
| 32.4L | $10.00 |
| 1/7 | 20/01/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Belmont | 400m | Good | Chris Parnham | 0:22.95 | - | 0 |
| 3.21L | $0.00 |
Jockey: Jade McNaught
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Three-year-old gelding making debut by Safeguard out of Newborn. Purchased for AUD $ 3,000 (Inglis 2024 FEBRUARY (Late) Online Sale). Won a trial at Lark Hill over 1000m July 28. Looks to have some ability and can play a role on debut.
Last Starts 11 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/9 | 28/07/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Lark Hill | 1000m | Soft | Brad Parnham | 1:01.90 | - | 0 |
| 2.31L | $0.00 | |
| 2/7 | 24/03/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bunbury Aw | 900m | Good | Austin Galati | 0:56.67 | - | 0 |
| 0.51L | $0.00 | |
| 5/8 | 10/03/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Pinjarra | 1000m | Good | Austin Galati | 0:59.97 | - | 0 |
| 4.65L | $0.00 | |
| 2/8 | 18/11/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Lark Hill | 950m | Good | Austin Galati | 0:57.49 | - | 0 |
| 0.07L | $0.00 |
Jockey: Shaun McGruddy
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Gelding by Sessions facing the starter for the first time. Won a Belmont Park trial over 850m on July 21. Won't be far away in what looks a suitable race on debut.
Last Starts 18 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/7 | 21/07/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Belmont | 850m | Soft | Shaun McGruddy | 0:53.57 | - | 0 |
| 0.85L | $0.00 | |
| 4/4 | 07/07/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Belmont | 400m | Soft | Jarrad Noske | 0:23.64 | - | 0 |
| 4.53L | $0.00 |
Jockey: Chris Parnham
Weight: 54kgs
Stats
Comments
Resuming after a break; only one run when 7th of 14 at Ascot 2yo Swp on March 15 over 1000m, 3 len behind Kings Court carrying 55kg at $4.80. Looks forward enough after a recent trial win. Scratched from Northam on Thursday to run here and has claims.
Last Starts 11 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/9 | 28/07/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Lark Hill | 1000m | Soft | Chris Parnham | 1:03.38 | - | 0 |
| 0.46L | $0.00 | |
| 5/9 | 14/07/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Lark Hill | 950m | Soft | Chris Parnham | 0:57.83 | - | 0 |
| 3.94L | $0.00 | |
| 7/14 | 15/03/2025 | - | OPEN 2 | $80,000.00 | Ascot | 1000m | Good 4 | William Pike | 55kg | 0:59.11 | 7-8-7 | 5 |
| 3.1L | $4.80 |
Jockey: Troy Turner
Weight: 54kgs
Stats
Comments
Resumes racing after a long spell. Only one run when 9th of 12 at Ascot 2yo Swp on March 1 over 1000m, 6 len behind Split The Gee carrying 55kg at $91. Will take great benefit from this outing.
Last Starts 11 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/8 | 28/07/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Lark Hill | 1000m | Soft | Victoria Corver | 1:04.13 | - | 0 |
| 1.85L | $0.00 | |
| 1/7 | 14/07/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Lark Hill | 400m | Soft | Holly Watson | 0:24.76 | - | 0 |
| 0.83L | $0.00 | |
| 9/12 | 01/03/2025 | - | OPEN 2 | $80,000.00 | Ascot | 1000m | Good 4 | Laqdar Ramoly | 55kg | 0:59.06 | 10-9-9 | 4 |
| 5.9L | $91.00 |
Jockey: Brad Parnham
Weight: 54kgs
Stats
Comments
Three-year-old filly making debut by Universal Ruler out of Cosmic Jeuney. Won a trial at Lark Hill over 400m July 28. Has shown ability at the trials and can play a leading role.
Last Starts 11 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/7 | 28/07/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Lark Hill | 400m | Soft | Brad Parnham | 0:25.43 | - | 0 |
| 1.91L | $0.00 | |
| 2/8 | 24/03/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bunbury Aw | 900m | Good | Brad Parnham | 0:56.51 | - | 0 |
| 0.08L | $0.00 | |
| 1/7 | 10/03/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Pinjarra | 600m | Good | Clint Johnston-Porter | 0:35.57 | - | 0 |
| 0.1L | $0.00 |
Jockey: Victoria Corver
Weight: 54kgs
Stats
Comments
Three-year-old filly (Tassort - Bernie's Pride) has trialled on four occasions leading into today's race. Fourth over 1000m in a Lark Hill trial on July 28. Looks tested in this line-up.
Last Starts 11 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/9 | 28/07/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Lark Hill | 1000m | Soft | Victoria Corver | 1:04.93 | - | 0 |
| 1.68L | $0.00 | |
| 2/7 | 14/07/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Lark Hill | 400m | Soft | Chris Parnham | 0:24.76 | - | 0 |
| 0.83L | $0.00 | |
| 4/6 | 28/01/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Pinjarra Scarpside | 600m | Good | Victoria Corver | 0:35.30 | - | 0 |
| 1.7L | $0.00 | |
| 4/7 | 20/01/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Belmont | 400m | Good | Brad Parnham | 0:22.95 | - | 0 |
| 5.67L | $0.00 |