Belmont Race 1 - Free Entry To Belmont Pk Plate
TOP OF THE POPS (1) is unbeaten in two starts and arrived in time with a strong finish to score at Ascot two weeks ago. Should relish the longer Belmont straight and extra trip. Hard to beat. MISS DRAKOVA (5) is close to a win after placings in her two runs back this prep. Up in trip here and looks the main threat. OPTIMAL (4) is bred to stay a bit and makes his debut at a suitable distance after a nice recent trial. Betting a good guide. THE MIGHTY BUTCH (3) and FINAL SERIES (2) have place claims.
Jockey: Chris Parnham
Weight: 58kgs
Stats
Comments
At debut, favourite; ran on from midfield and won by 1.75 len at Pinjarra Scarpside 2yo Mdn April 13 over 1200m defeating Demolish with 57kg at $6. Second-up favourite; won by a nose at Ascot 2yo Swp April 30 over 1200m on a soft track defeating Goddess Of Giving with 57kg at $2.30. Extra trip and switch to Belmont suits and he'll be hard to hold out again.
Last Starts 17 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/11 | 30/04/2022 | 17 | OPEN2 | $80,000.00 | Ascot | 1200m | S | Chris Parnham | 57kg | 1:11.45 | 7-6-1 | 4 |
| 0.1L | $2.25 |
| 1/12 | 13/04/2022 | - | MDN2 | $20,000.00 | Pinjarra Scarpside | 1200m | G | Shaun O'donnell | 57kg | 1:12.14 | 7-7-1 | 2 |
| 1.8L | $6.00 |
Jockey: J Azzopardi
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
At very big odds at debut, slowly away; eased back early on 4th of 8 at Ascot 2yo Swp on April 23 over 1000m, 2.75 len behind Swear To God with 56kg at $67. Second-up 5th of 11 at Ascot 2yo Swp on April 30 over 1200m, slow going 4 len behind Top Of The Pops carrying 57kg at $26. Ran on okay last time and extra 200m might be a plus.
Last Starts 17 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/11 | 30/04/2022 | 7 | OPEN2 | $80,000.00 | Ascot | 1200m | S | J Azzopardi | 57kg | 1:11.45 | 9-9-5 | 8 |
| 3.9L | $26.00 |
| 4/8 | 23/04/2022 | - | OPEN2 | $80,000.00 | Ascot | 1000m | G | J Azzopardi | 56kg | 0:58.96 | 7-7-4 | 7 |
| 2.7L | $67.00 |
Jockey: Jett Stanley
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
First start 6th of 8 at Ascot 2yo Plate on January 1 over 1100m, 3.5 len behind Sheeza Belter with 57kg at $31. Went for a spell before returning slowly away and slowly away (1l); with blinkers first time; 5th of 11 at Pinjarra Scarpside 2yo Mdn on May 5 over 1000m, 4.5 len behind Capo Veloce carrying 57kg at $7. Open to improvement and could be placed.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/11 | 05/05/2022 | 124 | MDN2 | $20,000.00 | Pinjarra Scarpside | 1000m | G | Clint Johnston-Porter | 57kg | 0:57.36 | 5-7-5 | 8 |
| 4.3L | $7.00 |
| 6/8 | 01/01/2022 | - | OPEN2 | $70,000.00 | Ascot | 1100m | G | Steven Parnham | 57kg | 1:06.03 | 6-4-6 | 3 |
| 3.4L | $31.00 |
Jockey: Patrick Carbery
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Gelding by Iffraaj facing the starter for the first time. Recent trial form has been pretty solid. Runner-up in a Lark Hill trial over 950m on May 2. In good hands and trip should suit on pedigree. Keep safe.
Jockey: Brad Parnham
Weight: 54kgs
Stats
Comments
Resuming slowly away and crowded near 200m; 3rd of 8 at Ascot 2yo Swp on April 23 over 1000m, 1.4 len behind Swear To God carrying 54kg at $3.80. Second-up 3rd of 8 at Ascot 2yo Swp on May 7 over 1100m, 0.8 len behind Tiffany Street carrying 55kg at $8.50. Getting close to a win and looms as a threat.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/8 | 07/05/2022 | 14 | OPEN2 | $80,000.00 | Ascot | 1100m | G | Brad Parnham | 55kg | 1:04.54 | 7-7-3 | 7 |
| 0.8L | $8.50 |
| 3/8 | 23/04/2022 | 168 | OPEN2 | $80,000.00 | Ascot | 1000m | G | Lucy F Warwick | 54kg | 0:58.96 | 6-5-3 | 3 |
| 1.4L | $3.75 |
| 5/10 | 06/11/2021 | - | OPEN2 | $70,000.00 | Ascot | 1100m | G | Steven Parnham | 55kg | 1:03.80 | 7-6-5 | 9 |
| 4.3L | $11.00 |
Jockey: Lucy F Warwick
Weight: 54kgs
Stats
Comments
Was at a huge quote at debut, struck interference at start; second last of 11 at Ascot 2yo Swp on April 30 over 1200m, slow going 12 len behind Top Of The Pops with 55kg at $61. Needs to show a lot more.
Last Starts 17 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10/11 | 30/04/2022 | - | OPEN2 | $80,000.00 | Ascot | 1200m | S | Ms K Yuill | 55kg | 1:11.45 | 2-5-10 | 5 |
| 12.8L | $61.00 |
Jockey: Jade Mc Naught
Weight: 54kgs
Stats
Comments
Jumped at very long odds at debut, 9th of 11 at Ascot 2yo Swp on April 30 over 1200m, on a slow track; 11 len behind Top Of The Pops carrying 55kg at $61. Never in it first-up and others preferred.
Last Starts 17 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9/11 | 30/04/2022 | - | OPEN2 | $80,000.00 | Ascot | 1200m | S | Jade Mc Naught | 55kg | 1:11.45 | 10-10-9 | 10 |
| 11.1L | $61.00 |
Jockey: Keshaw Dhurun
Weight: 54kgs
Stats
Comments
Only one run when laid out near turn; ran last in a small field at this track 2yo Mdn on November 17 over 1000m, 5 len behind Costume Party carrying 53kg at $4.80. Showed speed at only start over sprint trip. Check betting.
Last Starts 181 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 | 17/11/2021 | - | MDN2 | $20,000.00 | Belmont | 1000m | G | Laqdar Ramoly | 53kg | 0:59.80 | 2-1-4 | 1 |
| 4.8L | $4.75 |