Punt like a Pro, without the know!
Western Australia · Saturday 18 July 2026
Our top pick won 5 of 8 races at Belmont Park. Every pick, our analysis and the full results are below.
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A three-time placegetter unbeaten in the placings with a genuine turn of foot, but the very wide barrier draw and unproven form on Soft ground temper enthusiasm. Blinkers added first time could sharpen her. Strong second elimination pick behind the course-proven Rifleman.
Lifetime Dream lacks any visible public form, requiring a proxy assessment built on strong connections.
Rifleman is the only runner with proven Soft track form at this exact circuit and distance, placing just over a week ago.
Diggers Shout has no visible form but carries a major positive signal: a leading jockey in career-best form combined with an excellent trainer/jockey strike rate, plus an ideal barrier in the best-performing gate zone on Soft ground.
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 1 | They'reallsisters | 16 | Paul Harvey | D R Harrison | 56kg | $6.00 |
| 2nd | 7 | Godspeed | 9 | Clint Johnston-Porter | C & M Gangemi | 56kg | $4.00 |
| 3rd | 11 | The Persian God | 6 | Patrick Carbery | Mitchell Pateman | 56kg | $8.50 |
| 4th | 10 | Non Reflective | 3 | Brad Parnham | Luke Fernie | 56kg | $31.00 |
| 5th | 5 | Diggers Shout | 7 | William Pike | Josh Brown | 56kg | $4.40 |
| 6th | 8 | Head And Shoulders | 5 | Steven Parnham | Russell Stewart | 56kg | $41.00 |
| 7th | 16 | Rockabye Hussh | 12 | Joey Azzopardi | M L Lane | 54kg | $91.00 |
| 8th | 4 | Crypto Conqueror | 14 | Holly Watson | Mitchell Pateman | 56kg | $21.00 |
| 9th | 2 | Capall Gasta | 8 | Chloe Azzopardi | Daniel O'Connor | 56kg | $151.00 |
| 10th | 12 | Axopar | 1 | Natika Riordan | D L Morton | 51kg | $10.00 |
| 11th | 9 | Lifetime Dream | 2 | Chris Parnham | M L Lane | 56kg | $6.00 |
| 12th | 14 | Da Hinchi Belle | 13 | Shaun O'Donnell | Sue Olive | 54kg | $21.00 |
| 13th | 15 | Supersmash | 4 | Laqdar Ramoly | N D Parnham | 54kg | $31.00 |
| 14th | 6 | Flying Temptation | 10 | Brayden Gaerth | Darren Taylor | 56kg | $91.00 |
| Scr | 3 | Rifleman | 11 | Lucy F Fiore | D L Morton | 56kg | |
| Scr | 13 | Spinarella | 15 | Natasha Faithfull | D & B Pearce | 54kg |
Mai Aloha is the most credentialled and consistent runner in this field, with a strong record of minor placings at this exact class level and proven form on softer ground. The blinkers addition and elite Pike/Williams combination provide confidence she can go one better.
Sesh presents genuine current-form claims with an improving trajectory and a proven wet-track profile, capped by a recent win at this very track on similar ground. The Turner/Sesh combination has produced 3 wins from 7 rides, and fitness looks spot on for another bold showing.
The light weight assignment is a genuine query-buster, though the step up in class and unproven soft-track record introduce some risk. Still, current form trumps career stats here.
Desert Dancing offers value as a proven, highly consistent performer dropping in grade with ideal fitness.
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 9 | Ripper Farooq | 5 | Zephen Johnston-Porter | C & M Gangemi | 55kg | $16.00 |
| 2nd | 8 | Mai Aloha | 7 | William Pike | G & A Williams | 57kg | $3.50 |
| 3rd | 3 | Wicked Venom | 1 | Holly Watson | Rhys Radford | 58.5kg | $6.50 |
| 4th | 5 | Desert Dancing | 12 | Clint Johnston-Porter | Robert Gulberti | 57.5kg | $7.00 |
| 5th | 2 | Art Session | 4 | Natasha Faithfull | D & B Pearce | 59kg | $11.00 |
| 6th | 7 | Sniper's Son | 3 | Natika Riordan | Josh Brown | 54.5kg | $5.50 |
| 7th | 12 | Star Supreme | 9 | Laqdar Ramoly | N D Parnham | 54.5kg | $41.00 |
| 8th | 10 | Sesh | 8 | Troy Turner | Rhys Radford | 56kg | $8.50 |
| 9th | 11 | Divine Impact | 2 | Steven Parnham | N D Parnham | 55kg | $17.00 |
| 10th | 1 | Surfside Session | 6 | Jordan Turner | Colin Webster Jnr | 59.5kg | $11.00 |
| Scr | 4 | Best Mood | 11 | Shaun Mc Gruddy | C & M Gangemi | 57.5kg | |
| Scr | 6 | Queen Of Hawks | 10 | Chris Parnham | D & B Pearce | 57.5kg |
Ladies Pro presents as the most reliable runner in the race, having beaten today's key rivals last start at this track on this exact surface. Unbeaten on Soft, in career-best form, and partnered by a premier jockey, she is well suited to the 'classy, in-form, lightly raced' profile that dominates Belmont Soft winners.
Westbound remains talented with a strong overall record and a demonstrated Soft-track/Listed-class win at this venue, but the concerning last-start run at a shorter trip and lack of any 2200m form introduce genuine risk relative to Ladies Pro, who has already beaten him.
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 3 | Ladies Pro | 4 | William Pike | G & A Williams | 55kg | $1.55 |
| 2nd | 1 | Westbound | 1 | Clint Johnston-Porter | Michael Grantham | 57kg | $2.60 |
| 3rd | 4 | Pony Up | 3 | Lisa Staples | P H Jordan | 55kg | $20.00 |
| 4th | 2 | Special Counsel | 6 | Lucy F Fiore | G & A Williams | 57kg | $16.00 |
| 5th | 6 | Autumn Gem | 2 | Shaun Mc Gruddy | M L Lane | 55kg | $41.00 |
| 6th | 7 | Savienne | 7 | Holly Watson | Luke Fernie | 55kg | $81.00 |
| 7th | 5 | Royal Guardian | 5 | Natasha Faithfull | Luke Fernie | 55kg | $101.00 |
Auto Cruise presents the most reliable form profile in the race with an unblemished placing record and rock-solid recent form matching this exact grade and surface. Beaten narrowly by Olympic Park last start, she remains the more query-free runner given the perfect underlying consistency and proven soft-track credentials. Prime winning material at Belmont on Soft.
Battle Commander's placing at this exact track/distance last campaign in a stronger race is the standout form reference, and the switch to a red-hot rider adds confidence. However recent runs have been below best and the lack of a soft-track win is a mild concern, capping this as a competitive third selection rather than a banker.
Olympic Park gets rewarded for genuinely beating Auto Cruise last start under similar conditions, with the addition of a red-hot William Pike booking a major positive signal. Improving trajectory and a barrier that allows control in what shapes as a slow-tempo affair make this a genuine each-way alternative to the top pick.
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 8 | Auto Cruise | 10 | Clint Johnston-Porter | Holly Taylor | 55.5kg | $2.50 |
| 2nd | 11 | Odinaka | 4 | Jordan Turner | S J Wolfe | 54kg | $31.00 |
| 3rd | 1 | Snippy Which | 7 | Natika Riordan | A G Durrant | 58kg | $7.50 |
| 4th | 2 | Currimundi | 11 | Shaun Mc Gruddy | S J Wolfe | 60.5kg | $61.00 |
| 5th | 5 | Simply Thinkin' | 9 | Chanel Cooper | A G Durrant | 55.5kg | $12.00 |
| 6th | 10 | Our Mate Archie | 2 | Brad Parnham | Steele Casey | 55.5kg | $4.40 |
| 7th | 4 | Noteworthy | 8 | Zephen Johnston-Porter | Michael Grantham | 55.5kg | $12.00 |
| 8th | 6 | Zaza Rock | 6 | Chloe Azzopardi | G & A Williams | 57.5kg | $101.00 |
| 9th | 9 | Major Mario | 5 | Holly Watson | Ms S Bakranich | 55.5kg | $12.00 |
| 10th | 3 | Battle Commander | 3 | Cassey Martinan | P H Jordan | 55kg | $8.00 |
| Scr | 7 | Olympic Park | 1 | William Pike | Michael Grantham | 57kg |
Despite a class rise, the scope shown in beating Soft-track rivals easily last start justifies favouritism.
Two Time Charlie backs up perfectly from a narrow win at this course/distance combination on Soft ground last start, showing career-best form. The jockey/trainer combination is elite, and this lightly-raced type fits the Belmont Soft profile of progressive, in-form winners. A genuine threat to go back-to-back.
The Belmont Soft profile favours proven, in-form performers regardless of run style, and Moonwalk ticks every box except an outright recent win - but the manner of her placings suggests she is close to breaking through.
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 14 | Western Miss | 13 | William Pike | Michael Grantham | 54.5kg | $1.50 |
| 2nd | 8 | Shimonoseki | 10 | Shaun O'Donnell | Ms J Erkelens | 56.5kg | $11.00 |
| 3rd | 11 | Statewide | 5 | Steven Parnham | N D Parnham | 56kg | $41.00 |
| 4th | 4 | Linchpin | 12 | Paul Harvey | D T McAuliffe | 57.5kg | $18.00 |
| 5th | 10 | Forgotten Son | 14 | Brandon Louis | A D Mathews | 56kg | $20.00 |
| 6th | 3 | Two Time Charlie | 1 | Clint Johnston-Porter | Michael Grantham | 58kg | $5.50 |
| 7th | 13 | Must Be Nice | 9 | Natasha Faithfull | Felicity Forbes-Ives | 55kg | $41.00 |
| 8th | 6 | Cruise To Rio | 6 | Natika Riordan | T J Stone | 53.5kg | $51.00 |
| 9th | 7 | Glanced | 8 | Chanel Cooper | Ms R L Williams | 54.5kg | $31.00 |
| 10th | 12 | Kelora | 2 | Laqdar Ramoly | N D Parnham | 55.5kg | $51.00 |
| 11th | 1 | Thehorseman | 11 | Joey Azzopardi | A W Hughes | 59kg | $61.00 |
| 12th | 9 | Californication | 7 | Holly Watson | P W Rowe | 56kg | $71.00 |
| 13th | 2 | Changing Guard | 4 | Zephen Johnston-Porter | D T McAuliffe | 56kg | $41.00 |
| Scr | 5 | Moonwalk | 3 | Lucy F Fiore | G & A Williams | 57kg |
Too Soon steps down sharply in grade after a смart Listed win last start, with a red-hot rider in William Pike who has excellent stats at this track and with this stable.
Supernatural arrives second-up in ideal fashion after placing at a higher class level last start. Her wet-track form is a genuine positive on this Soft 6 surface, and the barrier draw sets up nicely. A住 professional, safe type who should be firmly in the finish.
All Grunt boasts a strong first-up pattern (2 wins from 3) and drops in grade after a Metro win. His single Soft-track start was a winning one, giving confidence for today's conditions. The extended spell is a query, but the trainer clearly targets him fresh.
Hey Pino is the model of consistency, with placings in 6 of his last 7 runs and a strong record on Soft going.
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 8 | Mt Shirataku | 3 | Lucy F Fiore | G & A Williams | 57kg | $8.00 |
| 2nd | 4 | Supernatural | 5 | Clint Johnston-Porter | A G Durrant | 58.5kg | $5.00 |
| 3rd | 10 | Bird's The Word | 8 | Steven Parnham | Charlotte Skerritt | 56kg | $51.00 |
| 4th | 1 | Memory Parade | 13 | Natika Riordan | S & J Casey | 59kg | $51.00 |
| 5th | 12 | Daytona Pete | 6 | Shaun Mc Gruddy | S J Wolfe | 54.5kg | $8.00 |
| 6th | 3 | All Grunt | 9 | Jarrad Noske | Tiarnna Noske | 58.5kg | $12.00 |
| 7th | 15 | With Discretion | 11 | Patrick Carbery | Michael Grantham | 54kg | $13.00 |
| 8th | 9 | Brave Spirit | 1 | Natasha Faithfull | T J Stone | 56.5kg | $15.00 |
| 9th | 7 | Eliteone | 2 | Chris Parnham | Simon Miller | 57kg | $12.00 |
| 10th | 14 | Starwalker | 10 | Shaun O'Donnell | Ms J Clements | 54kg | $101.00 |
| 11th | 6 | Hey Pino | 15 | Chanel Cooper | Ms R L Williams | 55.5kg | $9.50 |
| 12th | 2 | The Merryman | 4 | Brad Parnham | Simon Miller | 59kg | $31.00 |
| 13th | 13 | Gold Beau | 14 | Laqdar Ramoly | Coreen Maynard | 54kg | $151.00 |
| 14th | 11 | Hedawood | 12 | Holly Watson | Luke Fernie | 55.5kg | $19.00 |
| 15th | 5 | Too Soon | 7 | William Pike | G & A Williams | 58kg | $4.60 |
Want A Winner presents the strongest formline in the race - a lightly-raced, quickly progressing galloper with a 57% win strike rate and proven form at this exact track/distance combination. The Soft-track profile at Belmont rewards precisely this type: classy, fresh, in-form. Pike's booking reinforces intent. Even accounting for a class rise, the quality gap is clear enough to trust as the most likely winner.
Girls Day Out is in outstanding current form, winning her last start and 4 of her last 6 including a demonstrated affinity for Soft tracks at Belmont.
The Calabrese offers a reliable, in-form contender at the right class level with a strong wet-track record (2 wins from 2 on Soft).
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 14 | Urquharts Bluff | 6 | Lisa Staples | P H Jordan | 54kg | $16.00 |
| 2nd | 1 | Angel Undercover | 2 | Natika Riordan | S & J Casey | 58.5kg | $19.00 |
| 3rd | 7 | Too Dardy | 9 | Shaun O'Donnell | Ms J Erkelens | 57kg | $31.00 |
| 4th | 8 | The Calabrese | 11 | Steven Parnham | C & M Gangemi | 56.5kg | $10.00 |
| 5th | 10 | Atlantic Spirit | 3 | Brad Parnham | N D Parnham | 55.5kg | $8.00 |
| 6th | 9 | Want A Winner | 1 | William Pike | S & J Casey | 56.5kg | $2.40 |
| 7th | 5 | Supersession | 7 | Clint Johnston-Porter | A G Durrant | 58kg | $21.00 |
| 8th | 12 | Girls Day Out | 4 | Lucy F Fiore | D L Morton | 54kg | $5.00 |
| 9th | 6 | Lillian | 8 | Chris Parnham | Michael Grantham | 57.5kg | $19.00 |
| 10th | 11 | Magnique | 12 | Chanel Cooper | Simon Miller | 53kg | $19.00 |
| 11th | 13 | Jelly Can Run | 14 | Jessica Valas | G C Ballantyne | 54kg | $91.00 |
| 12th | 2 | Without Reg | 13 | Zephen Johnston-Porter | Rhys Radford | 59kg | $81.00 |
| 13th | 4 | Speed Dream | 10 | Jason Whiting | R J Piercey | 59kg | $151.00 |
| 14th | 3 | Norich | 5 | Taj Dyson | Ms K Kersley | 60kg | $20.00 |
Bookends arrives in career-best form with a game-changing rider booking in William Pike, who has an outstanding record both at Belmont and aboard this filly.
Yes I Know is the model of consistency with placings in 5 of his last 6 runs and a genuine class drop into today's race. Wet form is solid and he settles up on pace, but barrier 16 is a real query at this track, capping his winning chance below the top two picks.
Great Emotion boasts the best overall strike rate in the field (30% wins) and returns to the grade where she has excelled, including a recent win.
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 13 | In Confidence | 7 | Lucy F Fiore | D L Morton | 56kg | $3.10 |
| 2nd | 15 | Silent Diva | 13 | Zephen Johnston-Porter | G & A Williams | 54kg | $20.00 |
| 3rd | 7 | Gold Flakes | 6 | Natika Riordan | N D Parnham | 54kg | $18.00 |
| 4th | 16 | Bookends | 9 | William Pike | G & A Williams | 54.5kg | $8.50 |
| 5th | 4 | Champagne Crusader | 4 | Chloe Azzopardi | Simon Miller | 57.5kg | $15.00 |
| 6th | 9 | Hez Got The Safe | 2 | Jason Whiting | G C Ballantyne | 57kg | $41.00 |
| 7th | 2 | Let's Talk | 5 | Chanel Cooper | J P Taylor | 57kg | $12.00 |
| 8th | 11 | Main Act | 8 | Jessica Valas | R C McPherson | 56.5kg | $61.00 |
| 9th | 3 | Cleanemup | 1 | Laqdar Ramoly | N D Parnham | 58kg | $19.00 |
| 10th | 1 | Deel Her In | 14 | Steven Parnham | T M Andrews | 59kg | $26.00 |
| 11th | 17 | Sonic Breeze | 3 | T J Stone | 54kg | $101.00 | |
| 12th | 8 | Great Emotion | 11 | Chris Parnham | Michael Grantham | 57kg | $16.00 |
| 13th | 5 | Yes I Know | 16 | Clint Johnston-Porter | C & M Gangemi | 57.5kg | $4.40 |
| 14th | 6 | Armino | 17 | Holly Watson | Aaron Mitchell | 57kg | $151.00 |
| 15th | 12 | Riva Aquarama | 15 | Brad Parnham | D L Morton | 56.5kg | $13.00 |
| 16th | 10 | En Plein Air | 12 | Natasha Faithfull | Brandon Fiore | 56.5kg | $91.00 |
| Scr | 14 | Power Missile | 10 | Patrick Carbery | Jarrad Humphries | 56kg | |
| Scr | 18 | Forbidden Apple | 10 | A W Hughes | 54kg |
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