Belmont Park tips and results

Our price $4.50 · SP $8.00 · Holly Watson

Farnova presents as the value play with superior credentials. Proven 1-1-1 at track/distance and consistent 2-3-1 form line at this level. In winter's shallow fields, proven recent Open-grade form trumps maiden graduation. Wide draw is the main query but she's won from barrier 7 before and has the speed to overcome it.

Our price $3.20 · SP $3.10 · William Pike

Stepping from maiden to Open is a substantial class rise, particularly in winter when fields are more even. Never raced on Good 4 (only Heavy 8), and the quick 10-day backup adds query.

Our price $10.00 · SP $13.00 · Holly Nottle

Pucker Up represents speculative value as the best-credentialed debutant. The inside barrier (3) is gold at Belmont, particularly in winter when tactical racing dominates. The weight advantage (52.5kg) and inside draw could prove decisive if the horse has ability. In winter's open, evenly-matched fields, a well-drawn debutant with a strong jockey can surprise. Pure value play for those seeking an upset chance.

Our price $7.00 · SP $7.00 · Lucy F Fiore

Lucy Fiore is riding well and the horse has solid track/distance credentials. The second-up query is the main concern, but the fitness and map favour a strong showing.

Our price $7.00 · SP $9.00 · Holly Nottle

Mia Gusto has winning course-and-distance form in this grade and reunites with Holly Nottle who has a strong record on her. She's been racing in stronger company and drops back to a suitable level. A solid place chance.

Our price $10.00 · SP $9.00 · Cassey Martinan

Ruler Rocket has shown he can compete in this grade with a close third two runs back. He draws well and has a jockey who performs strongly at Belmont. The step to 1400m is a query, but his running style suggests he can handle the trip. Worth including as a place chance.

Our price $7.50 · SP $16.00 · Chanel Cooper

Mardusa represents the value threat despite a challenging barrier draw. With black-type placings in Listed and Group 2 company, this is a proven class performer stepping back to a winter Open field. The concern is obvious: barrier 7 forces a backmarker role where Belmont's bias is brutal (only 5% win rate for horses 7+ at the 400m). However, the moderate tempo projection and lack of genuine speed may allow Mardusa to be closer than typical. The 147-day spell is mitigated by the strong first-up statistics.

Our price $9.00 · SP $11.00 · Laqdar Ramoly

The tongue tie first-time addition is a positive gear change that often improves focus and breathing efficiency. With Group 2, Group 3, and Listed placings, this gelding has proven class credentials that suit a winter Open field where the standard is more moderate. The barrier 9 draw and 59kg top weight are significant negatives, forcing the gelding back in the run where Belmont's bias is against backmarkers. The jockey concern (Ramoly 0 from 20 recently) is mitigated by a strong 25% strike rate specifically with this horse.

Our price $5.50 · SP $14.00 · Joey Azzopardi

Eternal Wine is a Belmont 1000m specialist with a perfect 1-1-1 record at track and distance that cannot be ignored. The 3yo filly has proven she can handle this grade (3rd last start) and has class from racing in Open company.

Our price $6.00 · SP $2.40 · William Pike

The very fast tempo will test his stamina severely, and the addition of a cross-over nose band suggests racing manners or breathing issues. In winter racing, these profiles bleed badly.

Our price $5.00 · SP $5.50 · Cassey Martinan

However, the predicted slow tempo heavily disadvantages backmarkers at Belmont, where horses settling 7+ win only 5% compared to 14% for those top-3 at the 400m. The gelding is unproven at 2200m (no wins from 4 attempts) and barrier 9 forces a deep, wide position. Better suited as exacta/trifecta material rather than outright selection.

Our price $8.00 · SP $5.00 · Holly Nottle

Savvy Ruler represents the lightly-raced improver angle that often succeeds at Belmont, particularly with the powerful Nottle/Dickson combination (29% strike rate). The mare won impressively at BM54+ level over 2100m two starts back and carries just 52.5kg here. Better value exists elsewhere, though the strong connections keep her in calculations for minor placings.

Our price $7.00 · SP $9.50 · Chloe Azzopardi

The proven track/distance record (1 win, 1 place from 4) adds confidence. Azzopardi's strong recent form (20%) is a positive.

Our price $12.00 · SP $17.00 · Chanel Cooper

Her Belmont 1200m record (1 win from 3) is strong, and the 67% place rate demonstrates consistency. The 100% strike rate with jockey Cooper (albeit from one ride) and strong Good track form (4 wins from 14) are positives. Barrier 8 is not ideal given the inside bias, but she's proven she can overcome it (won from barrier 6 last start). Each-way value for those seeking an upset chance with solid recent form credentials.

Our price $4.50 · SP $4.80 · William Pike

Madhi Girl presents the strongest winning case combining proven Listed-class credentials with perfect track specialization. Her 2-from-2 record at Belmont Park 1000m is a standout statistic, and the barrier 2 draw is crucial in a very fast tempo where the track bias favors backmarkers (27% win rate vs 0% for leaders). Pike's 57% strike rate with the mare and her strong first-up record (2 wins from 4) offset the 19-day break concern.

Our price $5.50 · SP $9.50 · Patrick Carbery

Our price $10.00 · SP $15.00 · Shaun O'Donnell

Her recent victory at this distance (January 2026) confirms she belongs at this level, and the outstanding O'Donnell combination (33% strike rate together) is a major positive. The barrier 8 draw allows settling midfield in the predicted fast tempo, and her first-up record (1-1-2 from 4) suggests she can be competitive fresh.

Our price $3.00 · SP $2.60 · William Pike

Reminiscence is the most logical winner based on his unbeaten run at Belmont and clear class edge. William Pike's booking adds further confidence. In an otherwise even field, he profiles as the standout.

Our price $15.00 · SP $21.00 · Steven Parnham

Statewide is a class dropper who ran well over this track and trip last time out (3rd in a BM66+).