Punt like a Pro, without the know!
Western Australia · Wednesday 30 July 2025
Our top pick won 4 of 9 races at Belmont Park. Every pick, our analysis and the full results are below.
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Swift Streaker presents as the top selection with a recent soft track win and consistent form. The ability to carry weight successfully on soft tracks is a significant advantage. While the wide barrier and class step-up are concerns, the likely fast tempo should suit his on-pace style.
Talkaway comes off a strong win on a soft track, showing an improving form trend. The combination of recent success, proven soft track ability, and top jockey Chris Parnham makes her a serious contender. However, the wide barrier and short turnaround are slight concerns compared to Swift Streaker.
The significant class drop is advantageous, but she's yet to win at this distance. While a strong contender, she ranks behind Swift Streaker and Talkaway due to less proven soft track form and distance concerns.
With a previous soft track win and proven ability to carry weight, there's potential for a strong performance. Consider a small stake for potential high returns.
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 8 | Talkaway | 11 | Chris Parnham | N D Parnham | 58kg | $5.00 |
| 2nd | 10 | The Crimson Pirate | 12 | Brad Parnham | D L Morton | 57kg | $6.00 |
| 3rd | 3 | Come On Emma | 5 | Joseph Azzopardi | Simon Miller | 59kg | $7.00 |
| 4th | 5 | Rebelnado | 4 | Shaun O''Donnell | D T McAuliffe | 59kg | $7.50 |
| 5th | 7 | Nickelplay | 3 | Steven Parnham | N D Parnham | 58kg | $4.40 |
| 6th | 1 | Cheeto | 8 | Jessica Valas | R C McPherson | 60kg | $81.00 |
| 7th | 2 | Swift Streaker | 10 | Laqdar Ramoly | Ryan Hill | 60kg | $21.00 |
| 8th | 9 | Prince Epaulette | 7 | Chloe Azzopardi | D R Harrison | 57kg | $31.00 |
| 9th | 6 | Classic Impact | 1 | Natika Riordan | M Santich | 55.5kg | $7.50 |
| 10th | 4 | Delicate Warrior | 6 | Shaun Mc Gruddy | D R Harrison | 59kg | $15.00 |
| 11th | 12 | Memphis Minx | 2 | Clinton Porter | Simon Miller | 55kg | $41.00 |
| 12th | 11 | About Turn | 9 | Brayden Gaerth | Simon Miller | 56.5kg | $31.00 |
Despite the top weight and wide barrier, his performance metrics and soft track prowess make him the most likely winner in this field. The consistent improvement and experienced jockey further bolster confidence.
The inside draw is particularly advantageous on a soft track. While lacking soft track experience and coming off a long break, the light weight and consistent form make him a solid second choice, albeit with slightly less confidence than the top pick.
While not as consistent as the top two selections and facing a wide barrier, her soft track ability and potential for improvement make her a viable place contender. The recent win suggests she may be on an upward trajectory.
Free To Fly represents a speculative value selection. The advantageous barrier draw, light weight, and gear change suggest potential for improvement.
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 1 | Country God | 8 | Chris Parnham | N D Parnham | 57kg | $3.00 |
| 2nd | 3 | Riva Aquarama | 9 | Luke Campbell | D L Morton | 56kg | $13.00 |
| 3rd | 7 | Friar''s Legacy | 4 | Natasha Faithfull | D & B Pearce | 56kg | $10.00 |
| 4th | 5 | Artistry In Motion | 13 | Brad Parnham | T M Wolfe | 56kg | $6.50 |
| 5th | 12 | Gangster Goddess | 10 | Jade Mc Naught | Luke Fernie | 54kg | $17.00 |
| 6th | 6 | Cosmic Waltz | 3 | Shaun Mc Gruddy | S J Wolfe | 56kg | $31.00 |
| 7th | 2 | Brazen Butcher | 1 | Holly Nottle | Josh Brown | 54kg | $3.10 |
| 8th | 11 | Free To Fly | 5 | Chloe Azzopardi | Simon Miller | 54kg | $13.00 |
| 9th | 8 | Social Aspect | 11 | Jason Whiting | Daniel O''Connor | 56kg | $151.00 |
| 10th | 4 | Pure Mac | 7 | Patrick Carbery | Sue Olive | 56kg | $101.00 |
| 11th | 10 | Bangalong | 6 | Keshaw Dhurun | N D Parnham | 54kg | $151.00 |
| 12th | 14 | Miss Finkmeyer | 2 | Shaun O''Donnell | D T McAuliffe | 54kg | $20.00 |
| Scr | 9 | Queen Cartel | 14 | Brayden Gaerth | Hayden Ballantyne | 54kg | |
| Scr | 13 | Heavenly Rapture | 12 | Holly Watson | Mitchell Pateman | 54kg |
Impressive Jewel stands out as the top selection with consistent form and an excellent soft track record. Dropping significantly in class from Listed company, she's well-positioned to break through for a maiden win. The wide draw is the main concern, but her tactical speed should mitigate this.
Secret Intent is showing improving form, highlighted by a last-start second place. Well-weighted and proven on soft tracks, she presents a strong case. The step up to 1650m is a query, but her racing pattern suggests it should suit. While ranked behind Impressive Jewel due to less consistency, she represents solid each-way value.
Cantilever shows improving form with a recent placing and carries an ideal weight for soft track conditions. While less proven than the top two selections, his consistent recent form, good barrier draw, and quick backup make him a solid prospect. The step up in distance is a query but could suit his racing style.
The quick back-up, good barrier draw, and lightweight are all positives.
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 6 | Impressive Jewel | 8 | Natasha Faithfull | A W Maley | 56kg | $1.95 |
| 2nd | 3 | Cantilever | 7 | Clinton Porter | Michael Grantham | 58kg | $7.50 |
| 3rd | 7 | Secret Intent | 2 | Steven Parnham | T Triscari | 56kg | $3.50 |
| 4th | 10 | Miss Graphene | 6 | Shaun O''Donnell | Ray Miller | 56kg | $91.00 |
| 5th | 2 | Noble Reign | 4 | Holly Nottle | Brett Pope | 55kg | $10.00 |
| 6th | 4 | Bad Company | 9 | Holly Watson | Mitchell Pateman | 58kg | $61.00 |
| 7th | 11 | Sneaky Session | 10 | Brayden Gaerth | Robert Gulberti | 56kg | $101.00 |
| 8th | 8 | Extraordinary Girl | 5 | Lisa Bivemark | Rhys Radford | 56kg | $31.00 |
| 9th | 1 | Horus | 11 | Jessica Valas | Kym Gill | 58kg | $151.00 |
| 10th | 5 | Iraychoux | 1 | Laqdar Ramoly | Brock Lewthwaite | 58kg | $13.00 |
| 11th | 9 | Lennox Lass | 3 | Jade Mc Naught | Ms A King | 56kg | $51.00 |
Nicely Played stands out with consistent form, an excellent place rate, and an ideal barrier for soft conditions. The filly's weight advantage and good soft track record further enhance her chances. While facing a slight class rise, her recent performances and suitability for today's conditions make her the top selection.
Empress Of India presents a strong case with recent winning form and an impressive soft track record. Her weight is ideal for the conditions, and she has an experienced jockey aboard. While drawn wider than the top pick, her overall profile suggests she's well-equipped to handle this challenge and is a serious contender.
Desert Dancing enters with strong momentum after consecutive wins and shows an improving form trend. The good weight and proven soft track ability are significant positives. While the wide barrier is a concern, recent performances suggest potential to overcome this. A solid contender, albeit with slightly more risk than the top two selections.
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 1 | Military Power | 5 | Chanel Cooper | J P Taylor | 56kg | $6.00 |
| 2nd | 4 | Empress Of India | 6 | Jason Whiting | Ms S Bakranich | 58.5kg | $6.00 |
| 3rd | 9 | Desert Dancing | 11 | Joseph Azzopardi | Robert Gulberti | 56kg | $12.00 |
| 4th | 5 | Catch The Red Eye | 7 | Patrick Carbery | Sue Olive | 57.5kg | $17.00 |
| 5th | 7 | Gold Vancouver | 8 | Shaun Mc Gruddy | D R Harrison | 56.5kg | $8.00 |
| 6th | 6 | Lost Gravity | 9 | Ava Catarino | Misty Bazeley | 54.5kg | $12.00 |
| 7th | 11 | Rig A Dig | 2 | Holly Nottle | G C Ballantyne | 52.5kg | $91.00 |
| 8th | 3 | Colossal | 4 | Jordan Turner | C & M Gangemi | 58.5kg | $26.00 |
| 9th | 10 | Nicely Played | 3 | Chris Parnham | Luke Fernie | 56kg | $2.70 |
| 10th | 8 | On The Full | 1 | Kate Pateman | Aaron Pateman | 56.5kg | $17.00 |
| 11th | 2 | Oracle Son | 10 | Steven Parnham | Dylan Bairstow | 59kg | $26.00 |
Cross Statement stands out as the top selection due to his proven soft track ability, consistent recent form including a last start win, and excellent track/distance record. While the wide barrier and top weight are concerns, his class and suitability for conditions outweigh these factors.
Cleanemup presents as a strong contender with consistent recent form and a proven ability on soft tracks. Slightly less experienced than the top pick, but well-positioned to challenge.
Hezangelic comes into this race off a last-start win and shows improving form. The barrier draw suits his racing pattern, and he carries a competitive weight. The main concern is his lack of soft track experience, which puts him slightly behind the top two selections in this context.
The light weight is advantageous, and there's potential for improvement off his last run.
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 5 | Cleanemup | 9 | Chanel Cooper | D M Luciani | 54kg | $5.50 |
| 2nd | 10 | Duke Of Wellington | 8 | Jessica Valas | R C McPherson | 54kg | $12.00 |
| 3rd | 7 | Hezangelic | 7 | Holly Watson | Mitchell Pateman | 56.5kg | $6.00 |
| 4th | 8 | Outfield | 6 | Madi Derrick | Steven Burton | 55kg | $14.00 |
| 5th | 6 | Supportive | 5 | Sharni Webster | N D Parnham | 54kg | $13.00 |
| 6th | 1 | Bigdayonit | 4 | Natasha Faithfull | A W Maley | 60kg | $15.00 |
| 7th | 3 | Kohli | 10 | Luke Campbell | Rebecca Bayliss | 58.5kg | $31.00 |
| 8th | 4 | Magic To Exceed | 2 | Natika Riordan | S & J Casey | 55kg | $4.60 |
| 9th | 9 | Tropicconi | 3 | Laqdar Ramoly | Ms K Kersley | 54.5kg | $6.50 |
| 10th | 2 | Cross Statement | 11 | Zephen Johnston-Porter | J P Taylor | 55.5kg | $7.50 |
| 11th | 11 | Lady Of Light | 1 | Jade Mc Naught | P J Naylor | 54kg | $201.00 |
Doctor Jay stands out as the top selection with a strong soft track record and consistent performances. While coming off a long break is a concern, his overall profile and suitability for the conditions make him the most likely winner.
The advantageous barrier and suitable weight are positives. While less proven on soft tracks than Doctor Jay and Kiralui, her overall form suggests she should be competitive in this field.
Kiralui is showing improving form and has soft track experience. Well-weighted and with a strong jockey booking, she has solid claims. Her recent performances and advantageous barrier draw suggest she's well-placed to challenge Doctor Jay, albeit with slightly less proven form.
She's showing improving form with a recent win and carries a light weight, which could be advantageous in the conditions.
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 10 | Village Girl | 11 | Holly Nottle | Takahide Ikenushi | 53.5kg | $14.00 |
| 2nd | 4 | Cavallo Red | 13 | Keshaw Dhurun | Ms K Casey | 57.5kg | $7.50 |
| 3rd | 1 | Bleecker Street | 7 | Brad Parnham | D T McAuliffe | 59kg | $8.00 |
| 4th | 6 | Zouboltz | 10 | Luke Campbell | N D Parnham | 57.5kg | $13.00 |
| 5th | 2 | Doctor Jay | 1 | Steven Parnham | S V Vahala | 58kg | $2.10 |
| 6th | 3 | This''ll Show Ya | 5 | Holly Watson | Mitchell Pateman | 58kg | $7.00 |
| 7th | 8 | Kelora | 3 | Jade Mc Naught | N D Parnham | 57kg | $31.00 |
| 8th | 9 | Featherweight | 2 | Madi Derrick | Brian Kersley | 56.5kg | $26.00 |
| 9th | 7 | Dreamtime Jean | 12 | Brayden Gaerth | Hayden Ballantyne | 57kg | $16.00 |
| 10th | 12 | Tallangatta | 4 | Laqdar Ramoly | C G Willis | 55kg | $26.00 |
| 11th | 13 | Pazzo Cavallo | 9 | Jayce Buckley | 54kg | $91.00 | |
| Scr | 5 | Kiralui | 8 | Natasha Faithfull | D & B Pearce | 57.5kg | |
| Scr | 11 | Something Royal | 6 | D M Luciani | 55.5kg |
The advantageous barrier and suitability for the expected fast tempo give him an edge over other selections. While carrying top weight is a concern, his overall profile and experienced jockey make him the top pick.
Her improving form and suitability for soft tracks make her a strong contender.
With an experienced jockey and proven ability at the distance, he has potential to challenge the top two.
Holdout offers value with improving form and a significant weight relief.
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 5 | Choux Shoe | 13 | Clinton Porter | Simon Miller | 58kg | $4.00 |
| 2nd | 9 | The Lucky Chip | 12 | Shaun O''Donnell | Brett Pope | 57kg | $8.50 |
| 3rd | 11 | Quick Cookie | 7 | Sharni Webster | Ryan Hill | 53.5kg | $8.50 |
| 4th | 13 | Sandfire Rose | 10 | Joseph Azzopardi | Robert Gulberti | 55kg | $21.00 |
| 5th | 3 | Jellybean Jones | 6 | Luke Campbell | S J Wolfe | 58.5kg | $11.00 |
| 6th | 14 | Pavliani | 14 | Jason Whiting | Tina Glasson | 54kg | $31.00 |
| 7th | 8 | Flinders Lane | 8 | Natasha Faithfull | Hayden Ballantyne | 57kg | $8.00 |
| 8th | 7 | Dandy''s Gem | 4 | Chloe Azzopardi | Embroja Lee Altieri | 57kg | $61.00 |
| 9th | 2 | Tactics | 9 | Brad Parnham | N D Parnham | 60kg | $7.50 |
| 10th | 1 | Amamus | 3 | Brayden Gaerth | S J Miller | 60kg | $16.00 |
| 11th | 6 | Holdout | 5 | Natika Riordan | N D Parnham | 55kg | $15.00 |
| 12th | 10 | Be My Belle | 11 | Jessica Valas | Cammeron Ellery | 56.5kg | $81.00 |
| 13th | 12 | Buckland | 2 | Holly Nottle | G J Kersley | 52kg | $11.00 |
| 14th | 4 | Ahrea | 1 | Victora Corver | Ryan Hill | 58kg | $21.00 |
The mare excels on soft tracks and receives a significant weight advantage. While the wide barrier is a concern, her strong finishing ability and suitability to conditions make her the top selection, outweighing the slight class rise.
Decision Maker brings strong recent form and is likely to lead, potentially controlling the race tempo. While the wide barrier and top weight are concerns, his soft track ability and class level performance make him a solid second choice. The quick back-up is a slight worry, placing him just behind Kervette in the selections.
Worcester offers consistency and a favorable barrier draw. His strong distance record is a plus, but he's less proven on soft tracks compared to the top two selections. The slight class rise and weight increase are minor concerns, placing him as a solid third choice behind Kervette and Decision Maker.
The mare is improving, coming off a placing, and receives a major weight drop.
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 6 | Kervette | 15 | Chanel Cooper | D M Luciani | 55.5kg | $4.00 |
| 2nd | 5 | Barecove Rock | 5 | Troy Turner | Ray Miller | 58.5kg | $9.50 |
| 3rd | 4 | Worcester | 6 | Steven Parnham | Dylan Bairstow | 59kg | $5.00 |
| 4th | 2 | Decision Maker | 14 | Brad Parnham | N D Parnham | 59.5kg | $4.00 |
| 5th | 12 | Mr Bling | 13 | Kristy Bennett | Ms D Baillie | 55.5kg | $51.00 |
| 6th | 7 | Lien Hyphen | 7 | Natasha Faithfull | Sue Olive | 58kg | $16.00 |
| 7th | 9 | Glanced | 1 | Clinton Porter | Michael Grantham | 57kg | $26.00 |
| 8th | 14 | Hot Like Chili | 10 | Brayden Gaerth | G C Ballantyne | 55kg | $41.00 |
| 9th | 1 | Highland Flair | 11 | Zephen Johnston-Porter | H S McLaren | 57kg | $12.00 |
| 10th | 13 | Henry Has Spoken | 4 | Jade Mc Naught | Ms S L Miller | 55kg | $61.00 |
| 11th | 3 | Dashing Erika | 2 | Joseph Azzopardi | A G Durrant | 59kg | $9.50 |
| 12th | 11 | Karsavina | 12 | Luke Campbell | D L Morton | 56kg | $26.00 |
| 13th | 10 | Defiant Diorite | 9 | Laqdar Ramoly | C G Willis | 56.5kg | $31.00 |
| Scr | 8 | Wayne The Pain | 3 | Misty Bazeley | 57.5kg | ||
| Scr | 15 | Pazzo Cavallo | 8 | Jayce Buckley | 55kg |
Diamond Dancer is the standout selection with consistent recent form, a significant class drop, and proven soft track ability. The 58kg weight is ideal for soft conditions, and Clinton Porter's booking is a strong positive.
Pingers is a solid second pick with strong recent form and consistency. The light weight and advantageous barrier draw are significant positives on a soft track. While facing a slight class rise, her soft track record and consistent performances make her a strong contender, albeit with slightly less winning potential than Diamond Dancer.
Shaula rounds out the top three with improving form and a perfect place record on soft tracks. The good barrier draw and experienced jockey are positives. While the high weight is a concern, it falls within the favorable range for soft tracks.
The light weight and advantageous barrier are positives for soft conditions.
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 8 | Diamond Dancer | 1 | Clinton Porter | Simon Miller | 58kg | $3.70 |
| 2nd | 7 | Great Edition | 8 | Laqdar Ramoly | N D Parnham | 58.5kg | $81.00 |
| 3rd | 4 | Adroit | 13 | Troy Turner | Ms R Lockwood | 59kg | $41.00 |
| 4th | 5 | Peter Gunn | 7 | Chris Parnham | S & J Casey | 59kg | $4.40 |
| 5th | 15 | Rivercrest Magic | 5 | Holly Nottle | G C Ballantyne | 51kg | $41.00 |
| 6th | 13 | Mr Universe | 14 | Keshaw Dhurun | N R Henry | 56kg | $151.00 |
| 7th | 3 | Shaula | 4 | Jason Brown | Ms K Warwick | 59.5kg | $4.00 |
| 8th | 6 | Talk To Wyn | 9 | Chanel Cooper | J P Taylor | 56kg | $7.50 |
| 9th | 9 | Playful Star | 12 | Luke Campbell | N D Parnham | 58kg | $41.00 |
| 10th | 12 | Champagne Cathay | 15 | Holly Watson | G W Dupre | 57kg | $101.00 |
| 11th | 2 | G''day Bloke | 2 | Jason Whiting | Rebecca Bayliss | 60kg | $51.00 |
| 12th | 14 | Special Heart | 3 | Brayden Gaerth | Robert Gulberti | 55.5kg | $41.00 |
| 13th | 1 | Rapid Rock | 10 | Zephen Johnston-Porter | B M Kay | 58kg | $10.00 |
| 14th | 11 | Pingers | 6 | Ava Catarino | Misty Bazeley | 54.5kg | $16.00 |
| 15th | 10 | Scenic Wings | 11 | Brad Parnham | S J Miller | 58kg | $51.00 |
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