Races PR Belmont

Drops from BM66+ Saturday company after finishing fifth to Rock Fest at Ascot, beaten three and a half lengths after settling rearward and failing to quicken. His prior run at this venue was plain, but he is third-up now, has won at this track and distance, and his wet-track record is a strong asset. Chris Parnham back aboard strengthens the case.

Returns from a four-month break with a Lark Hill trial win to bring him forward. He ended last campaign with a seventh in Class 5 at Pinjarra Scarpside, beaten three lengths after laying out and losing momentum late, while his earlier Open run at this venue was only fair. Has some class in the form, though this track-and-trip record is the query.

Was near the top of an open market at Ascot and gave a sight before tiring to finish second last behind Delzee, beaten just over six lengths. The Kalgoorlie run prior in BM66+ grade was also below his best, but he is fourth-up, has won three times around 1200m, and Steven Parnham has a solid record on him. Capable of sharp improvement.

Had a genuine excuse at Ascot when last behind Delzee, racing wide throughout in Saturday company after being well found in the market. The run prior was far better, finishing third at this track after having difficulty getting clear in the straight. First-time blinkers go on and she can improve sharply.

Worked home from well back when seventh in a NMW1Y at Ascot, beaten a length and a half on soft ground, so the latest effort had more merit than the finishing position. He was also seventh at this venue over 1000m two back and has not won in 14 attempts around 1200m. Needs to lift.

Second-up after a slow start at Moora, where he was beaten over 12 lengths in BM64+ company and never looked likely. His previous run at this venue was also safely held at long odds in a 1 Metro Win. Distance record helps, but others bring stronger claims.

Returns from a one-month let-up after starting favourite and finishing 11th in Class 3 company at Bunbury, where she settled back and never made ground despite a clear-run issue. Her previous fourth at this venue was much stronger, beaten a length and a half, and she gets weight relief with a wet-track profile that suits. In the mix.

Was slow away and covered ground when eighth in BM58+ company at Kalgoorlie, beaten six and a half lengths behind Door Buster. The run prior was similar, but he now drops in weight from 59kg, has three wins and nine placings from 26 tries around 1200m, and draws the inside. Can play a leading role.

Picked up nicely from the rear when eighth at Ascot, beaten just under five lengths, and was hampered late, but he was again at long odds. His sixth at this venue in BM66+ company two back was only fair and he remains winless in the past 12 months. Looking to others.

Finished off well for fourth in Class 5 company at Northam over 1400m, beaten just over two lengths behind Show The Way, and that followed a Geraldton BM58+ win over Prince Epaulette. Dropping back to 1200m suits on his broader record, and he has placed twice from three starts at this track and distance. Back to 1200m and proven at this venue, he is a genuine place hope.

Returns from a one-month let-up after running third at Bunbury in Class 3 company, beaten three and a half lengths at long odds behind Cosmic Treat. That was an improvement on her eighth at this venue over 1600m, where she was unwanted and found little. Track record and claim help, but she must lift again in stronger company.

Returns from a three-month break after ending last campaign with a heavy defeat at this track, beaten over 12 lengths in Class 3 company after racing wide throughout. Her previous NMW1Y run at this venue had only limited merit, though she has won at around 1200m before. Has won at 1200m, but this track record is a concern.