Punt like a Pro, without the know!
Western Australia · Wednesday 10 September 2025
Our top pick won 1 of 7 races at Belmont Park. Every pick, our analysis and the full results are below.
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Old Mate Henry presents as the most consistent performer in this maiden field with a strong improving trend. His soft track record of 0 wins from 2 starts shows he handles the conditions, and the booking of champion jockey William Pike is a significant positive.
The So You Think gelding has proven heavy track ability and draws well in barrier 2. His lack of soft track experience is a concern but the form trend is very positive.
Miss Veuve showed significant improvement when second at Northam last start, demonstrating she can handle soft conditions. The wide barrier is a concern but her recent form suggests she's ready to break through. Limited experience but trending in the right direction.
Startling Star showed dramatic improvement when second last start and gets significant weight relief with 53kg. Limited experience but the upside is evident.
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 7 | Startling Star | 6 | Amy Jo Hayes | Michael Grantham | 53kg | $7.50 |
| 2nd | 1 | Old Mate Henry | 7 | William Pike | Steele Casey | 58kg | $2.00 |
| 3rd | 2 | Exquisite Taste | 2 | Clinton Porter | Michael Grantham | 58kg | $4.20 |
| 4th | 8 | Zoomachino | 8 | Chris Parnham | N D Parnham | 56kg | $16.00 |
| 5th | 9 | Miss Veuve | 9 | Brad Parnham | David Catarino | 56kg | $7.00 |
| 6th | 4 | Guns Away | 5 | Brandon Louis | Tania Burns | 58kg | $101.00 |
| 7th | 5 | The Great Mogul | 4 | Troy Turner | Ms R Lockwood | 58kg | $26.00 |
| 8th | 3 | Torque Of War | 1 | Steven Parnham | Russell Stewart | 58kg | $13.00 |
| 9th | 6 | Chenara | 3 | Jessica Valas | R W Williams | 56kg | $101.00 |
Hoya Destroyer presents as the most logical winner despite his winless record. His third placing at this track last start was excellent, and the inside barrier draw is crucial on soft going. The consistent improvement pattern and Parnham's booking suggest connections are confident. While the class rise is significant, his recent form suggests he's ready to break through.
Pharoah Show brings the strongest class credentials to this race with Listed race experience. The blinkers removal suggests natural improvement, though his soft track record is concerning. The class drop should help his chances significantly.
Almaya offers solid each-way value with his proven track record at Belmont Park and strong heavy track credentials.
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 1 | Maxwhooshtapin | 7 | Zephen Johnston-Porter | Misty Bazeley | 60kg | $10.00 |
| 2nd | 5 | Hoya Destroyer | 2 | Steven Parnham | S V Vahala | 59kg | $2.00 |
| 3rd | 2 | Pharoah Show | 3 | Amy Jo Hayes | Michael Grantham | 57.5kg | $3.70 |
| 4th | 6 | Almaya | 1 | Luke Campbell | Mack Hall | 58kg | $7.50 |
| 5th | 7 | Only Us | 6 | Natasha Faithfull | Matthew Scott | 57.5kg | $12.00 |
| 6th | 4 | Geronimo Magic | 4 | Brayden Gaerth | Jade Tangaroa | 59kg | $15.00 |
| 7th | 3 | Zandon | 5 | Jefferson Tsang | Jarrad Humphries | 57kg | $20.00 |
Lipstick Jungle presents the strongest winning chance with consistent recent form averaging 3rd over 5 runs. The 57kg weight is manageable and barrier 9 allows tactical options.
The heavy track 2nd last start shows wet track ability, though soft track record is concerning. Top weight and wide draw are negatives but her class edge at this level is appealing.
Line Of Thought brings recent winning form and track/distance experience but faces a significant class test. The soft track win gives hope but this represents a major step up in grade.
The 52kg weight and distance experience are major positives, though soft track inexperience and wide draw are concerns.
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 8 | Molly''s My Pal | 2 | Keshaw Dhurun | B P Graham | 55kg | $13.00 |
| 2nd | 1 | Lipstick Jungle | 9 | Chanel Cooper | Russell Stewart | 57kg | $2.80 |
| 3rd | 9 | Rivercrest Magic | 8 | Holly Nottle | G C Ballantyne | 52kg | $7.50 |
| 4th | 5 | Mavis Myrtle | 7 | Jade Mc Naught | C G Willis | 57.5kg | $5.50 |
| 5th | 2 | Disco Kicks | 3 | Amy Jo Hayes | Glen Sparkes | 56.5kg | $9.50 |
| 6th | 3 | Line Of Thought | 5 | Rocky Cheung | N D Parnham | 56.5kg | $3.70 |
| 7th | 6 | Nice As Pie | 4 | Natasha Faithfull | E A Martinovich | 55.5kg | $16.00 |
| Scr | 4 | Girls On Fire | 6 | M L Lane | 58kg | ||
| Scr | 7 | Bling Beach | 1 | Madi Derrick | Rebecca Bayliss | 55kg |
Fine Star presents as the standout selection with consistent placing form including a close second last start. The filly has shown ability at Listed level and drops significantly in class. Her soft track form and the addition of blinkers first time make her hard to beat despite the wide draw.
The tongue tie first time indicates the stable believes the horse is ready to perform. High risk but potentially high reward.
Jimmy Angel brings solid consistency with placings in all three starts including a recent third at this track and distance. The addition of blinkers first time and favorable barrier draw make him a strong each-way chance in this restricted grade.
Guard The Mullah offers value as a second-up runner with gear changes and a quality jockey.
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 8 | Fine Star | 10 | Clinton Porter | Simon Miller | 58kg | $2.70 |
| 2nd | 6 | Win For Buster | 8 | William Pike | G & A Williams | 59kg | $2.35 |
| 3rd | 10 | Tabba Tabba Boom | 6 | Joseph Azzopardi | Ms D Riordan | 57kg | $26.00 |
| 4th | 5 | My Huckleberry | 5 | Steven Parnham | T M Andrews | 59kg | $26.00 |
| 5th | 7 | Mr Kissinger | 9 | Lucy Warwick | Simon Miller | 58.5kg | $16.00 |
| 6th | 4 | Jimmy Angel | 4 | Chanel Cooper | Russell Stewart | 56kg | $8.00 |
| 7th | 3 | Hey True Blue | 2 | Shaun Mc Gruddy | S J Wolfe | 59kg | $15.00 |
| 8th | 2 | Guard The Mullah | 7 | Chris Parnham | Josh Brown | 59kg | $18.00 |
| 9th | 9 | Last Mile | 1 | Natasha Faithfull | E A Martinovich | 57.5kg | $61.00 |
| 10th | 1 | Ellovaman | 3 | Holly Nottle | A W Maley | 56kg | $31.00 |
Kervette presents as the standout selection with a strong soft track record (3 wins from 13 starts) and excellent recent form including wins at Belmont Park and Northam. The significant class drop combined with her proven ability on rain-affected tracks makes her the logical choice despite the slight distance rise.
Kiralui offers solid each-way value with her proven soft track ability and excellent first-up record. The William Pike booking is significant, and her recent form shows consistency with regular placings. While not the strongest win chance, she represents good value for the minor placings with her reliable form pattern.
Village Girl brings recent winning form at this track and distance, having scored at Belmont Park on soft going. Her soft track record is modest but she's shown improvement in recent starts. The class drop provides an opportunity, though her overall soft track statistics suggest she's more of a place chance than a winning prospect.
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 6 | Kiralui | 4 | William Pike | D & B Pearce | 56kg | $3.60 |
| 2nd | 9 | Miss Wall Street | 8 | Keshaw Dhurun | Mack Hall | 55kg | $12.00 |
| 3rd | 1 | Galaxy Affair | 3 | Zephen Johnston-Porter | D & B Pearce | 58kg | $6.00 |
| 4th | 2 | Village Girl | 9 | Holly Nottle | Takahide Ikenushi | 54kg | $10.00 |
| 5th | 3 | Harbin | 6 | Joseph Azzopardi | Ms D Riordan | 56.5kg | $11.00 |
| 6th | 4 | Kelora | 2 | Chris Parnham | N D Parnham | 56kg | $13.00 |
| 7th | 5 | Kervette | 5 | Chanel Cooper | D M Luciani | 53kg | $2.80 |
| 8th | 7 | Oceanzara | 1 | Troy Turner | Kirsten Melis | 55.5kg | $31.00 |
| 9th | 8 | Run D''affaire Run | 7 | Jason Whiting | G C Ballantyne | 55.5kg | $101.00 |
Flagship presents as the standout selection despite soft track concerns. The Parnham booking adds confidence and his distance form is strong with multiple wins at 1200m.
Centre Bond offers solid each-way value with consistent form and distance suitability. While his overall win rate is modest, he's been competitive at this level and the soft track shouldn't be a major concern. The barrier draw and jockey booking are positives.
Great Edition brings last start winning form and solid track experience to this assignment. His Belmont Park record is reasonable and the distance suits. However, his overall strike rate is modest and the class rise presents challenges.
The class rise is significant but her recent form suggests she's ready for the step up.
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 2 | Centre Bond | 6 | Jason Whiting | G C Ballantyne | 59.5kg | $5.50 |
| 2nd | 10 | Define Beautiful | 2 | Shaun O''Donnell | T M Andrews | 56.5kg | $13.00 |
| 3rd | 1 | Leetron | 10 | Holly Nottle | F R Kersley | 57kg | $8.50 |
| 4th | 3 | Flagship | 3 | Chris Parnham | N D Parnham | 59.5kg | $2.60 |
| 5th | 4 | Great Edition | 4 | Laqdar Ramoly | N D Parnham | 59kg | $10.00 |
| 6th | 12 | Secricity | 9 | Madi Derrick | Carey Martin | 55.5kg | $41.00 |
| 7th | 5 | Wembanyama | 7 | Brad Parnham | Mack Hall | 59kg | $7.00 |
| 8th | 6 | Divine Inanna | 11 | Lucy Warwick | Meryl Hayley | 58.5kg | $21.00 |
| 9th | 8 | Scenic Boom | 1 | Natasha Faithfull | D & B Pearce | 57.5kg | $51.00 |
| 10th | 9 | Imposing Brook | 12 | Austin Galati | Indianna Weinert | 57kg | $81.00 |
| 11th | 11 | Addictive Dream | 8 | William Pike | G & A Williams | 55.5kg | $14.00 |
| 12th | 7 | Dubai''s Daughter | 5 | Clinton Porter | Josh Brown | 57.5kg | $21.00 |
The William Pike booking is significant, and despite the wide barrier, his proven ability in these conditions and recent winning form make him the standout selection in a competitive field.
The tongue tie addition and favorable weight suggest connections expect further improvement. While the class rise is significant, his raw ability and track condition suitability make him a strong winning chance.
Talk To Wyn brings recent winning form and an ideal barrier draw to this assignment. His Northam victory was convincing and the soft track experience is valuable. The class rise is concerning but the tactical advantage from barrier 2 and weight relief make him a genuine place chance with upset potential.
While the soft track is a query, her second up statistics and finishing ability make her an attractive value proposition.
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 12 | Sandfire Rose | 8 | Holly Nottle | Robert Gulberti | 52kg | $15.00 |
| 2nd | 1 | Worcester | 10 | William Pike | Dylan Bairstow | 60kg | $3.70 |
| 3rd | 4 | Random Rewards | 4 | Jason Whiting | Ms S Bakranich | 57kg | $9.00 |
| 4th | 8 | The Rooster | 6 | Shaun O''Donnell | Ms J Erkelens | 56kg | $9.50 |
| 5th | 2 | Talk To Wyn | 2 | Chanel Cooper | J P Taylor | 55kg | $5.00 |
| 6th | 13 | Let Sparks Fly | 1 | Jessica Valas | Sky Ballinger | 54.5kg | $31.00 |
| 7th | 11 | Mr Bling | 5 | Kristy Bennett | Ms D Baillie | 55kg | $21.00 |
| 8th | 3 | His Eminence | 12 | Troy Turner | C H Webster | 57kg | $26.00 |
| 9th | 5 | Choice Thinking | 9 | Steven Parnham | T M Andrews | 56.5kg | $26.00 |
| 10th | 7 | Swift Talker | 7 | Brayden Gaerth | Simon Miller | 56kg | $4.20 |
| 11th | 9 | Wayne The Pain | 13 | Joseph Azzopardi | Misty Bazeley | 55.5kg | $21.00 |
| 12th | 10 | Knockoneback | 11 | Laqdar Ramoly | A W Maley | 55kg | $31.00 |
| Scr | 6 | Mississippi Dawn | 3 | Clinton Porter | Michael Grantham | 56.5kg |
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