Belmont Race 3 - Congratulations Holly Nottle - Leading Apprentice 25/26 (Bm66+)
AMAROO STAR (2) dipped at the end of last campaign but he was in super form prior to that. His trial coming into this was very good and the claim of Cooper comes in handy. Should land in a beautiful position and if he can return somewhere near his best, he'll be hard to fend off. LONG SERVICE LEAF (6) boasts a brilliant record over this course and distance, though he was disappointing here last week when an odds-on favourite. Was off a freshen there, so he may be better now with the cobwebs blown off. Expecting a much better run this time around. GIRLS DAY OUT (7) comes back to 1000m now after a good win fresh. Brad Parnham reunites now having a good record aboard the mare and her early speed is a highlight. Can give a bold sight. SWINGMAN (4) can resume on a positive note with some strong formlines from his last campaign. LORD SHIVA (3) won't be far away on his recent form.

Jockey: Cassey Martinan
Weight: 62kgs
Stats
Comments
At the latest run rolled along in front before being edged out 3rd of 8 at this track Rtg 72+ on July 25 over 1000m, 2 len behind Pin Deep with 57.5kg at $15. The start before that raced on the pace before fading 10th of 16 at this track in the LR Beaufine on July 11 over 1000m, 4.5 len behind Immortal Bliss with 54kg at $26. Facing a stiff test.
Last Starts 6 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/8 | 25/07/2026 | 14 | BM72+ 2U | $80,000.00 | Belmont | 1000m | Good 4 | Holly Nottle | 57.5kg | 0:57.91 | 1-1-3 | 5 |
| 1.9L | $15.00 |
| 10/16 | 11/07/2026 | 21 | LR OPEN 2U | $125,000.00 | Belmont | 1000m | Good 4 | Natasha Faithfull | 54kg | 0:58.07 | 3-1-10 | 3 |
| 4.5L | $26.00 |
| 4/10 | 20/06/2026 | 112 | BM72+ 2U | $80,000.00 | Belmont | 1000m | Good 4 | Holly Nottle | 57.5kg | 0:58.23 | 2-2-4 | 7 |
| 1.6L | $26.00 |
| 1/7 | 02/06/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Lark Hill | 1050m | Soft | Natasha Faithfull | 46kg | 1:06.49 | - | 0 |
| 3.01L | $0.00 |
| 7/8 | 28/02/2026 | 28 | BM72+ 2U | $80,000.00 | Ascot | 1000m | Good 4 | Lucy Fiore | 59.5kg | 0:58.23 | 3-4-7 | 4 |
| 3.2L | $11.00 |
| 5/7 | 31/01/2026 | 21 | BM72+ 2U | $80,000.00 | Ascot | 1000m | Good 4 | Chanel Cooper | 58kg | 0:57.17 | 7-7-5 | 6 |
| 4.0L | $17.00 |
| 4/12 | 10/01/2026 | 9 | LR OPEN 2U | $125,000.00 | Ascot | 1100m | Good 4 | Natasha Faithfull | 54kg | 1:02.96 | 2-2-4 | 4 |
| 2.1L | $11.00 |
| 6/10 | 23/06/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Belmont | 1000m | Soft | Natasha Faithfull | 46kg | 1:01.42 | - | 0 |
| 4.48L | $0.00 |

Jockey: Chanel Cooper
Weight: 61kgs
Stats
Comments
Gelding returning from a spell and has won previously when first up. Finished off last preparation sixth of 8 at Ascot Rtg 72+ February 28 over 1000m, 2 len behind Santanova carrying 58kg at $2.20. Previous preparation first-up favourite; won by long-neck Ascot Grad Hcp 60+ January 1 over 1000m defeating Magnique carrying 58kg at $3.30. Nice trial coming in and she can resume on a positive note.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/10 | 20/07/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Belmont | 1000m | Soft | Giaan O'donnell | 49kg | 0:59.80 | - | 0 |
| 0.44L | $0.00 |
| 6/8 | 28/02/2026 | 28 | BM72+ 2U | $80,000.00 | Ascot | 1000m | Good 4 | William Pike | 58kg | 0:58.23 | 6-6-6 | 6 |
| 1.9L | $2.20 |
| 5/7 | 16/02/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Belmont | 1000m | Good | Giaan O'donnell | 49kg | 1:01.71 | - | 0 |
| 3.06L | $0.00 |
| 1/7 | 31/01/2026 | 21 | BM72+ 2U | $80,000.00 | Ascot | 1000m | Good 4 | William Pike | 56kg | 0:57.17 | 4-3-1 | 3 |
| 0.3L | $2.60 |
| 1/8 | 10/01/2026 | 9 | BM66+ 2U | $80,000.00 | Ascot | 1000m | Good 4 | William Pike | 57kg | 0:57.55 | 3-4-1 | 5 |
| 0.6L | $2.60 |
| 1/10 | 01/01/2026 | 159 | 1MW 2U | $60,000.00 | Ascot | 1000m | Good 4 | William Pike | 58kg | 0:58.16 | 2-3-1 | 4 |
| 0.4L | $3.30 |
| 5/10 | 26/07/2025 | 7 | OPEN 3 | $80,000.00 | Belmont | 1200m | Soft 6 | Clint Johnston-Porter | 59kg | 1:11.87 | 8-7-5 | 6 |
| 4.8L | $9.50 |
| 6/10 | 19/07/2025 | 14 | 1MW 2U | $60,000.00 | Bunbury | 1000m | Soft 6 | Lucy Fiore | 58kg | 0:59.42 | 9-7-6 | 10 |
| 3.1L | $7.00 |

Jockey: Holly Nottle
Weight: 58.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Racing well recently. Most recently 4th of 9 at this track Rtg 66+ on July 4 over 1000m, slow going 4 len behind Watto's Mark carrying 57.5kg at $8. The race before that gave a sight but was run down late 2nd of 10 at this track Rtg 72+ on June 20 over 1000m, neck behind Baby Pearl with 55.5kg at $6.50. Definite winning chance. Has ability and can get back to winning ways.
Last Starts 27 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 | 04/07/2026 | 14 | BM66+ 2U | $80,000.00 | Belmont | 1000m | Soft 6 | Holly Nottle | 57.5kg | 0:57.92 | 1-1-4 | 9 |
| 4.0L | $8.00 |
| 2/10 | 20/06/2026 | 14 | BM72+ 2U | $80,000.00 | Belmont | 1000m | Good 4 | Holly Watson | 55.5kg | 0:58.23 | 1-1-2 | 6 |
| 0.3L | $6.50 |
| 2/7 | 06/06/2026 | 14 | BM66+ 2U | $80,000.00 | Belmont | 1000m | Good 4 | Holly Nottle | 57kg | 0:57.36 | 1-1-2 | 7 |
| 0.1L | $3.00 |
| 4/12 | 23/05/2026 | 24 | BM66+ 2U | $80,000.00 | Belmont | 1000m | Good 4 | Holly Watson | 58kg | 0:57.84 | 1-1-4 | 5 |
| 1.7L | $3.00 |
| 1/9 | 29/04/2026 | 193 | CL3 2U | $30,000.00 | Ascot | 1000m | Soft 5 | Holly Nottle | 60kg | 0:58.36 | 1-1-1 | 4 |
| 2.3L | $2.10 |
| 8/11 | 18/10/2025 | 112 | BM66+ 3U | $80,000.00 | Ascot | 1000m | Good 4 | Holly Watson | 56kg | 0:58.05 | 1-2-8 | 6 |
| 5.6L | $4.20 |
| 1/8 | 30/09/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Belmont | 1000m | Good | Holly Watson | 54kg | 1:00.00 | - | 0 |
| 0.1L | $0.00 |
| 1/10 | 26/08/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Lark Hill | 930m | Soft | Clint Johnston-Porter | 0:56.56 | - | 0 |
| 3.01L | $0.00 |

Jockey: Steven Parnham
Weight: 58kgs
Stats
Comments
Has won previously first-up and resumes here after a break of 12 weeks. Finished off last campaign second of 10 at Ascot 3yo Hcp 62+ May 9 over 1000m, 0.6 len behind Kings Court with 58kg at $4. When resuming last campaign second of 8 at Ascot 3yo Hcp 62+ February 21 over 1000m, 1.1 len behind Watto's Mark carrying 56kg at $7. Ticking along nicely and can go one better first-up.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/4 | 06/07/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Belmont | 1000m | Soft | Steven Parnham | 1:01.88 | - | 0 |
| 1.9L | $0.00 | |
| 2/10 | 09/05/2026 | 21 | OPEN 3 | $80,000.00 | Ascot | 1000m | Good 4 | Chanel Cooper | 58kg | 0:58.27 | 2-2-2 | 5 |
| 0.6L | $4.00 |
| 2/7 | 18/04/2026 | 17 | OPEN 3 | $80,000.00 | Ascot | 1000m | Soft 5 | Zephen Johnston-Porter | 56.5kg | 0:57.98 | 2-2-2 | 5 |
| 0.1L | $2.70 |
| 2/5 | 01/04/2026 | 11 | OPEN 3 | $80,000.00 | Ascot | 1000m | Soft 5 | Zephen Johnston-Porter | 57kg | 0:58.71 | 1-1-2 | 5 |
| 0.3L | $2.70 |
| 2/6 | 21/03/2026 | 14 | OPEN 3 | $80,000.00 | Ascot | 1200m | Good 4 | Holly Nottle | 57.5kg | 1:09.66 | 2-2-2 | 2 |
| 0.9L | $3.70 |
| 1/13 | 07/03/2026 | 14 | OPEN 3 | $80,000.00 | Bunbury | 1200m | Good 4 | Steven Parnham | 57.5kg | 1:10.65 | 1-1-1 | 2 |
| 0.1L | $3.40 |
| 2/8 | 21/02/2026 | 98 | OPEN 3 | $80,000.00 | Ascot | 1000m | Good 4 | Steven Parnham | 56kg | 0:58.16 | 5-5-2 | 4 |
| 1.1L | $7.00 |
| 1/9 | 02/02/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Belmont | 1000m | Good | Steven Parnham | 1:01.59 | - | 0 |
| 0.24L | $0.00 |

Jockey: Joey Azzopardi
Weight: 57.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Back from a long spell. Only had one start last campaign ran last of 13 at Flemington Bm70 on January 10 over 1000m, 7 len behind Gallant Son carrying 59.5kg at $51. Won previous preparation first up won by 2.25 len at Bendigo Bm64 December 3 2024 over 1000m in the wet defeating Simply Sparklez carrying 61.5kg at $1.50. Finished sixth in a Lark Hill trial over 950m on July 13. Will take great benefit from this outing.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/9 | 13/07/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Lark Hill | 950m | Good | Joey Azzopardi | 0:58.10 | - | 0 |
| 2.24L | $0.00 | |
| 8/9 | 29/06/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Lark Hill | 930m | Soft | Joey Azzopardi | 53kg | 0:57.54 | - | 0 |
| 5.46L | $0.00 |
| 13/13 | 10/01/2026 | 154 | BM70 3U | $80,000.00 | Flemington | 1000m | Good 3 | Dakotah Keane | 59.5kg | 0:58.63 | 12-11-13 | 3 |
| 7.7L | $51.00 |
| 11/11 | 09/08/2025 | 21 | BM74 | $130,000.00 | Moonee Valley | 1000m | Soft 6 | Jordan Childs | 61kg | 0:59.92 | 8-6-11 | 9 |
| 9.9L | $14.00 |
| 3/12 | 19/07/2025 | 21 | BM78 | $130,000.00 | Flemington | 1000m | Good 4 | Jordan Childs | 59kg | 0:57.38 | 6-5-3 | 12 |
| 1.0L | $31.00 |
| 9/14 | 28/06/2025 | 35 | BM84 | $130,000.00 | Caulfield | 1200m | Soft 6 | Declan Bates | 57kg | 1:11.84 | 13-14-9 | 13 |
| 8.4L | $31.00 |
| 10/10 | 24/05/2025 | 21 | BM78 3U | $160,000.00 | Randwick | 1000m | Heavy 9 | Zac Lloyd | 61.5kg | 1:01.33 | 6-9-10 | 7 |
| 16.5L | $13.00 |
| 3/9 | 03/05/2025 | 15 | BM90 | $150,000.00 | Caulfield | 1000m | Good 3 | Logan Bates | 51kg | 0:58.05 | 1-2-3 | 5 |
| 1.9L | $7.50 |

Jockey: Chris Parnham
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Most recently 6th of 8 at this track Rtg 72+ on July 25 over 1000m, 2.5 len behind Pin Deep with 54kg at $1.90. Before that 4th of 8 at this track 3yo Hcp 62+ on June 13 over 1200m, on a slow track; 2 len behind Bassett Hound carrying 59kg at $3.10. Only fair last start but he's better than that and can bounce back in a big way.
Last Starts 6 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 | 25/07/2026 | 42 | BM72+ 2U | $80,000.00 | Belmont | 1000m | Good 4 | Chris Parnham | 54kg | 0:57.91 | 6-7-6 | 1 |
| 2.6L | $1.90 |
| 4/8 | 13/06/2026 | 14 | OPEN 3 | $80,000.00 | Belmont | 1200m | Soft 6 | Chris Parnham | 59kg | 1:12.17 | 6-6-4 | 2 |
| 1.9L | $3.10 |
| 1/7 | 30/05/2026 | 10 | OPEN 3 | $80,000.00 | Belmont | 1000m | Soft 6 | Chris Parnham | 58kg | 0:57.99 | 7-7-1 | 6 |
| 1.2L | $3.20 |
| 1/7 | 20/05/2026 | 189 | CL5 2U | $30,000.00 | Belmont | 1000m | Good 4 | Chris Parnham | 57.5kg | 0:57.83 | 5-5-1 | 2 |
| 0.3L | $1.85 |
| 1/4 | 11/05/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Ascot | 850m | Good | Chris Parnham | 52kg | 0:50.91 | - | 0 |
| 0.19L | $0.00 |
| 2/9 | 28/04/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Belmont | 1000m | Soft | Chris Parnham | 52kg | 1:01.71 | - | 0 |
| 0.4L | $0.00 |
| 3/8 | 12/11/2025 | 14 | NMW1Y 3 | $35,000.00 | Belmont | 1200m | Good 4 | Brad Parnham | 60kg | 1:10.91 | 6-7-3 | 4 |
| 3.4L | $4.40 |
| 1/7 | 29/10/2025 | 14 | CL3 3U | $30,000.00 | Belmont | 1000m | Good 4 | Chris Parnham | 56kg | 0:58.43 | 7-6-1 | 7 |
| 0.7L | $3.60 |

Jockey: Brad Parnham
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Third-up today and placed third-up previously. Resuming won by 0.6 len at this track Westspeed Plat July 4 over 1200m on a soft track defeating Mai Aloha with 59kg at $6. Second run from a spell 8th of 14 at this track Rtg 72+ on July 18 over 1200m, on a slow track; 3.5 len behind Urquharts Bluff with 54kg at $5. Going well. Can return to her best dropping back in distance.
Last Starts 13 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/14 | 18/07/2026 | 14 | BM72+ 2U | $80,000.00 | Belmont | 1200m | Soft 7 | Lucy Fiore | 54kg | 1:12.54 | 2-1-8 | 4 |
| 3.4L | $5.00 |
| 1/9 | 04/07/2026 | 94 | NMW1Y 4U | $40,000.00 | Belmont | 1200m | Soft 6 | Brad Parnham | 59kg | 1:12.12 | 1-1-1 | 8 |
| 0.6L | $6.00 |
| 1/9 | 22/06/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Belmont | 1000m | Good | Jade Mcnaught | 50kg | 1:00.24 | - | 0 |
| 1.02L | $0.00 |
| 1/9 | 01/04/2026 | 25 | NMW1Y 4U | $40,000.00 | Ascot | 1100m | Soft 5 | Lucy Fiore | 57kg | 1:04.90 | 1-1-1 | 5 |
| 0.2L | $4.80 |
| 2/12 | 07/03/2026 | 24 | NMW1Y 4U | $40,000.00 | Bunbury | 1200m | Good 4 | Brad Parnham | 56.5kg | 1:10.37 | 1-1-2 | 5 |
| 0.1L | $3.60 |
| 5/10 | 11/02/2026 | 14 | NMW1Y 2U | $35,000.00 | Belmont | 1000m | Good 3 | Lucy Fiore | 55.5kg | 0:58.13 | 1-1-5 | 1 |
| 3.4L | $2.35 |
| 1/8 | 28/01/2026 | 196 | CL1 2U | $30,000.00 | Ascot | 1000m | Good 4 | Lucy Fiore | 59kg | 0:58.59 | 2-2-1 | 7 |
| 0.4L | $2.40 |
| 1/10 | 19/01/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Belmont | 1000m | Good | Lucy Fiore | 53kg | 1:00.89 | - | 0 |
| 1.57L | $0.00 |

Jockey: Zephen Johnston-Porter
Weight: 54.5kgs
Stats
Comments
At the latest run ran on from midfield and won by a nose at this track Grad Hcp 60+ July 11 over 1000m defeating Excess Baggage with 55.5kg at $17. The race before that got back early 8th of 10 at this track Grad Hcp 60+ on June 20 over 1000m, 7 len behind Zourun Run with 56.5kg at $71. This is going to test him.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/13 | 11/07/2026 | 21 | 1MW 2U | $60,000.00 | Belmont | 1000m | Good 4 | Clint Johnston-Porter | 55.5kg | 0:58.53 | 6-6-1 | 3 |
| 0.1L | $17.00 |
| 8/10 | 20/06/2026 | 14 | 1MW 2U | $60,000.00 | Belmont | 1000m | Good 4 | Jordan Turner | 56.5kg | 0:58.31 | 10-10-8 | 10 |
| 7.2L | $71.00 |
| 5/7 | 06/06/2026 | 21 | BM66+ 2U | $80,000.00 | Belmont | 1000m | Good 4 | Jordan Turner | 55kg | 0:57.36 | 5-5-5 | 3 |
| 3.2L | $19.00 |
| 2/10 | 16/05/2026 | 168 | 1MW 2U | $60,000.00 | Belmont | 1000m | Soft 5 | Jordan Turner | 56.5kg | 0:58.32 | 9-8-2 | 10 |
| 1.5L | $91.00 |
| 9/11 | 28/04/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Belmont | 1000m | Soft | Jordan Turner | 53kg | 1:02.46 | - | 0 |
| 3.47L | $0.00 |
| 12/16 | 29/11/2025 | 14 | NMW1Y 3U | $40,000.00 | Ascot | 1000m | Good 4 | Shaun Mcgruddy | 56.5kg | 0:57.96 | 14-14-12 | 14 |
| 4.5L | $91.00 |
| 11/14 | 15/11/2025 | 21 | BM66+ 3U | $80,000.00 | Ascot | 1000m | Good 4 | Laqdar Ramoly | 54kg | 0:58.41 | 14-13-11 | 12 |
| 5.7L | $101.00 |
| 4/8 | 18/08/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Belmont | 1000m | Soft | Jordan Turner | 53kg | 1:01.08 | - | 0 |
| 4.7L | $0.00 |

Jockey: Holly Watson
Weight: 54kgs
Stats
Comments
Second-up. First-up after four months 2nd of 13 at this track Grad Hcp 60+ on July 11 over 1000m, nose behind Bonnie Lad carrying 55kg at $14. Previously second-up came home strongly from last on the turn and won by a neck at this track Cl1 February 11 over 1200m defeating Miss Valmalenco carrying 57kg at $1.60. Solid top-three chance.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/13 | 11/07/2026 | 112 | 1MW 2U | $60,000.00 | Belmont | 1000m | Good 4 | Holly Watson | 55kg | 0:58.53 | 11-9-2 | 11 |
| 0.1L | $14.00 |
| 6/6 | 21/03/2026 | 21 | OPEN 3 | $80,000.00 | Ascot | 1200m | Good 4 | Chris Parnham | 55.5kg | 1:09.66 | 6-6-6 | 3 |
| 7.4L | $5.50 |
| 2/9 | 28/02/2026 | 17 | 1MW 2U | $60,000.00 | Ascot | 1000m | Good 4 | Brad Parnham | 54kg | 0:58.66 | 8-7-2 | 8 |
| 0.2L | $6.00 |
| 1/10 | 11/02/2026 | 10 | CL1 2U | $30,000.00 | Belmont | 1200m | Good 3 | William Pike | 57kg | 1:11.74 | 10-10-1 | 10 |
| 0.3L | $1.60 |
| 7/9 | 01/02/2026 | 125 | LR OPEN 3 | $125,000.00 | Bunbury | 1200m | Good 4 | Holly Watson | 53kg | 1:10.17 | 9-9-7 | 6 |
| 2.5L | $9.00 |
| 1/10 | 19/01/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Belmont | 1000m | Good | William Pike | 51kg | 1:02.59 | - | 0 |
| 1.05L | $0.00 |
| 1/9 | 29/09/2025 | 16 | MDN 3U | $25,000.00 | Bunbury | 1000m | Good 4 | Joey Azzopardi | 54kg | 0:59.21 | 8-8-1 | 7 |
| 0.3L | $3.20 |
| 1/8 | 18/08/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Belmont | 400m | Soft | Chris Parnham | 52kg | 0:24.21 | - | 0 |
| 0.26L | $0.00 |