keep an eye on this one - beat black pirana in NSW

6:00 PM

Belmont

6 - playeronline.com.au HANDI

8 - Veneration

Dean White

Shaun O'Donnell

cheers denning..will include in my multiples..
my ew for that race..paul harveys mount..joaquin..but it looks a very open race..so not splashing out too much..

Daniel Staeck 4 winners yesterday. Well done Diamond Dan - riding in peak form!

yep..staeck did ok for me yesterday..

earlies..northam..

r1..good answer..
r2..auric..
r3..gypsy myth..
r4..snug buggles..

more..northam..

r5..miss sambucca..
r6..giho..
r7..silver springs..
r8..wanna play doctor..

Yeah bad luck Sir Hallowell, schonegg, was looking a strong chance for the WA Guineas. Plans for Sydney (autumn) and possibly Brisbane (winter) are now in the pipeline. Meanwhile, David Harrison's other smart one, Waratah’s Secret, is said to be thriving & should resume racing shortly.

earlies for gerro..

r1..consultation..
r2..liberoo..
r4..western kiseki..
r5..not law..

more for gerro..

r6..specks..
r7..high bubbles..

A few to follow from Belmont Saturday.

Baskerville Street, nice win, should continue to improve.

Black George, winner 5 from 7 this campaign, still further scope for improvement.

Vain Strike & Chance In Time, both got to the line strongly behind Top Gun & should go on with it.

r5 belmont today..

belmont r7..main chance..st pierre..next best..lobbyist..silver business..& thumbuster..at odds..spice trade..& ascot taxi..

Scenic Blast Sunday
 

Comments from Morton after todays trackwork:

- jogged 1 lap, cantered 1 lap (turf course)
(exercised from 6:52 to 7:09 on turf, ridden by Daniel Morton)
"After some hard work yesterday, his condition is very good. He just went slow this morning and he felt very nice. He's eating well.
I was always expecting it to be a fast track here, but a little bit of this rain will help us.
I don't know much about your horses here, but he's in good order so I expect him to run very well. The draw (No. 7) is great, since it'll be easy for him to move to his ideal mid-field position.
I intend to just walk him around the stables and take him to the paddock tomorrow morning."

Belmont Saturday
 

We've got the return of an exciting sprinter in Dante's Volonte in the Birthday Stakes. In the run it may lead or take the trail behind Vain Raider. If either are off their game or have a duel then an Oroya Gold/Tarzi would capitalize. But it's a watch only race for me.

For a bet I think we should see a better Bridgestone in R4. Running over a trip that he won well last prep. and fitter, should go close. Zidansky looks a threat. There are a couple of other hopes so the price might be ok for the toppie.

Hi schonegg.
Have you given up on London?

Hey Rogan, not in that field tomorrow. Trainer seems upbeat about its chances though so may have really come on from its first up run.

earlies for belmont..

r2..brunello..
r3..kid choisir..
r4..bridgestone..
r5..alisters hope..

Very nice win, London. I got on, schonegg. Cheers.

Hopefully you had a change of heart, schonegg.

Scenic Blast Sunday
 

Gee, very short on fixed odds. Have to muck around with the multis.

[QUOTE=schonegg]We've got the return of an exciting sprinter in Dante's Volonte in the Birthday Stakes. In the run it may lead or take the trail behind Vain Raider. If either are off their game or have a duel then an Oroya Gold/Tarzi would capitalize. But it's a watch only race for me.

vain raider missed the kick by 2L - his sectionals would have been gi normus - goes into BB

so..who do we multi with..guys..?

Hat, no, didn't back London and lost on race, but well done and hopefully Rogan Josh backed it as well.
From the race, probably the kindest remark we can make of Dante's Volonte is 'will be better for the run' :confused:..and excellent win to London. Confirms Hay List as a topliner.

Jake, 2 winners 2 placings friom your tips, tops!

From other races, they're talking possible quick interstate trip to Melbourne for Bridgestone, with the VRC Derby the target.

For tomorrow, taking $1.7 fixed (UniTab) is madness, when we know little about the field. Much rather not have a bet and sit, relax and watch, and hope it wins :) Go the Blast!

In the end didn't have a bet in the race. Bummer dude!
My ew bet for the Sprinters Stakes - the 3-year-old filly Grand Prix Angel. Has some strong form & looks nicely weighted.

with any horse that has a jockey with their name ending in A

Scenic Blast
 

Didn't see the race but read this morning that he received a severe check in running & almost fell !?

BLACKBOOK FOR bELMONT MEETING 7/10/09

2:33 PM	Belmont	1 - WESTSPEED 3YO HANDICAP	2 - Premardal	Robert Harvey (Jnr)	Jarrad Noske
3:13 PM	Belmont	2 - WESTSPEED 3YO HANDICAP	5 - Dino Mak	Wally Mitchell	Patrick Carbery
3:53 PM	Belmont	3 - playeronline.com.au HANDI	2 - Purple Haze	Neville Parnham	Duncan Miller
Horse Comments: 2nd first up
3:53 PM	Belmont	3 - playeronline.com.au HANDI	8 - Divine Dancer	Darryl Ward	Jarrad Noske
5:10 PM	Belmont	5 - perthracing.com.au HANDIC	6 - Classic Retreat	John Bow	Peter Hall
5:10 PM	Belmont	5 - perthracing.com.au HANDIC	9 - Time to Reap	Liz Strempel	Ms Jessica Valas
Horse Comments: backed for a stack and duly saluted 26/8/09
5:45 PM	Belmont	6 - APPRENTICES' CHALLENGE	2 - Goldy Junior	David Harrison	Scott Hillebrand
Horse Comments: 5/8/09 2nd 1/2 hd. blocked for run in straight
5:45 PM	Belmont	6 - APPRENTICES' CHALLENGE	13 - Fiery Monarch	Adam Durrant	Campbell Mc Callum
6:55 PM	Belmont	8 - PERTH RACING TV HANDICAP	11 - Lap of Honor	Clayton Scoby-Smith	Alan Kennedy

r3..belmont..sat..thought dark target had retired..can't see any trial form..can he beat hay list after such a long lay-off?

Belmont's last meeting for the season
 

What a great clash looming. Last year Dark Target ran that incredible 31.93 sectional when winning by 6 lengths over tomorrow's course/distance. Nearly a year off and no trial, we have to trust Christine Stelmach that it's going well. In the run Hay List will probably kick up and lead from Dark Target.

earlies belmont..

r3..hay list..
r4..test the angels..
r6..colour correct..
r8..tudor lad..

No-bet race for me. Very surprised to see Dark Target back on track. Thought he retired (bowed tendon). All the best to connections. Hope he pulls-up ok.

Yeah, I'll be just watching as well. Will be a great tussle if Dark Target is anywhere near his best.

Pike rode a winner at last
 

Been tough for him, and he's ridden horses with chances(less than $10), but he broke through with a bolter yesterday at Sha Tin. His first in 39 rides.

For free info the Hong Kong website is great, lots of info and stats. Can see all his rides on video too.

Has 4 rides at Happy Valley on Wednesday though they don't look like winning chances, but here's hoping.

..3 from 4..the other placed..

earlies northam..

r1..lady xaar..
r2..clueless angel..
r6..cohort..
r8..scenic pursuit..

Well, another win to Hay List, with a bit up his sleeve. Good effort by Dark Target all the same - look forward to a re-match.

earlies..ascot..

r1..brunello..
r2..zentrate..
r3..alister's hope..

..earlies..pinjarra..

r4..winalago..port johnson..
r8..wild times..
r9..just marika..rocking the blues..
r10..fremantle..giants island..