Belmont

Saturday, May 17, 2025Flat1m2fSoft

Verdict

KEGGS LATER (5) made it a hat-trick with a narrow victory over 2200m at Ascot and drops in weight for today's effort. He's placed 2/3 at this trip and while this is tougher, his recent figures stack up nicely. Can sit back in the run and launch over the top to extend his winning streak. AUDIO BOY (2) is knocking on the door in recent efforts, finishing 0.8L off the winner over 1800m last start after sitting on the speed. Up to this trip now for the first time, but is hard to knock on recent form and will give a bold sight once again. HENCHARD (1) has been around the mark in recent efforts and maps to get every chance on the 7-day backup. At the top of the weights, but his form reads well for this and he won't be far away. FAMOUS DAIN (3) won an easier race at Albany last start but did it impressively. Up in trip shouldn't hurt and he can win again. EXPELLIARMUS (9) has to be included following a 1.5L defeat behind Keggs Later last start.

5. Keggs Later
2. Audio Boy
1. Henchard

R4 2100m Hcap

3. 3. Famous Dain
J: WILLIAM PIKET: DANIEL & BEN PEARCE
F: x3151
Price History:
1.90
Age:
4
Weight:
1-13
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
68
Days Since Last Run:
9
Verdict
Useful type. At the latest run favourite; raced right near the speed and boxed on; won by 5.5 len at Albany Rtg 58+ May 8 over 1900m in soft going defeating Alberich carrying 57.5kg at $1.75. The start before that 5th of 11 at Pinjarra Scarpside Diggers Cup on April 25 over 1800m, 1.3 len behind Tiff's Lad carrying 57.5kg at $2.90. Tougher here but hard to ignore what he did last start.
2. 2. Audio Boy
J: LUCY FIORET: ADAM DURRANT
F: x2242
Price History:
4.00
Age:
4
Weight:
1-13
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
68
Days Since Last Run:
14
Verdict
Going well. Most recently tracked the speed and boxed on steadily 2nd of 8 at Ascot Grad Hcp 60+ on May 3 over 1800m, on a slow track; 0.8 len behind Redback Flyer with 58kg at $3.80. Before that 4th of 11 at Pinjarra Scarpside Diggers Cup on April 25 over 1800m, 1.2 len behind Tiff's Lad with 59kg at $4. Hard to knock on recent form and can go one better.
1. 1. Henchard
J: STEVEN PARNHAMT: COREEN MAYNARD
F: 66426
Price History:
9.00
Age:
5
Weight:
1-13
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
71
Days Since Last Run:
7
Verdict
Useful gelding. Most recently 6th of 10 at Ascot Rtg 66+ on May 10 over 2200m, 5 len behind Zaza Rock with 57kg at $12. The start before that set the pace for much of the race 2nd in a small field at Ascot Rtg 66+ on April 26 over 1800m, 0.7 len behind Fine Touch carrying 56.5kg at $11. Can finish closer on the quick turnaround.
5. 5. Keggs Later
J: NATASHA FAITHFULLT: ASHLEY MALEY
F: 53111
Price History:
8.50
Age:
4
Weight:
1-12
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
64
Days Since Last Run:
17
Verdict
On a three run winning streak. At the latest run favourite; came from midfield and won by a nose at Ascot Rtg 54+ April 30 over 2200m defeating Ocean Ranger carrying 58.5kg at $3.10. Before that favourite; won by 2.5 len at Ascot Rtg 50+ April 18 over 2200m defeating Ocean Ranger with 57.5kg at $4. Flying at the moment and expected to prove hard to beat again.
6. 6. Bayhara
J: LAQDAR RAMOLYT: JIM P TAYLOR
F: 30914
Price History:
9.00
Age:
5
Weight:
1-11
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
63
Days Since Last Run:
14
Verdict
Useful mare. At the latest run got back early 4th of 8 at Ascot Grad Hcp 60+ on May 3 over 1800m, on a slow track; 2 len behind Redback Flyer carrying 56kg at $10. The start before that ran on from midfield and scored a big 7 len win at Geraldton Rtg 56+ April 23 over 1937m defeating Vivarok with 59kg at $6.50. Major player on best form.
9. 9. Expelliarmus
J: PATRICK CARBERYT: JESSICA CARBERY
F: 67073
Price History:
17.00
Age:
6
Weight:
1-11
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
55
Days Since Last Run:
17
Verdict
Last start held ground to the line 3rd of 10 at Ascot Rtg 54+ on April 30 over 2200m, 1.5 len behind Keggs Later carrying 55.5kg at $5.50. The race before that 7th of 13 at Ascot Rtg 50+ on April 18 over 2200m, 6 len behind Keggs Later carrying 57kg at $7.50. Back to form last start and he can feature.
4. 4. Duchees Demerit
J: LUKE CAMPBELLT: PAUL ROBERTS
F: 83344
Price History:
19.00
Age:
7
Weight:
1-12
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
64
Days Since Last Run:
17
Verdict
Most recently 4th of 10 at Ascot Rtg 54+ on April 30 over 2200m, 1.75 len behind Keggs Later with 57kg at $7. The run before that came home strongly from last on the turn; 4th of 13 at Albany Albany Cup on April 20 over 2100m, on a slow track; 6 len behind Filthy Habits carrying 55kg at $41. Prepared to risk.
7. 7. Beautiful Baroque
J: BRANDON LOUIST: SAMANTHA FAITHFULL
F: 32546
Price History:
26.00
Age:
5
Weight:
1-11
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
63
Days Since Last Run:
9
Verdict
Last start eased back early on 6th of 9 at Albany Rtg 58+ on May 8 over 1900m, on a slow track; 8 len behind Famous Dain carrying 58kg at $10. Before that eased back early on 4th of 7 at Albany Rtg 70+ on April 27 over 1500m, slow going 2.5 len behind Gift Of The Heart carrying 55kg at $5. Others preferred.
10. 10. Kinellins Legacy
J: ELISHA WHITTINGTONT: LUKE FERNIE
F: 000x3
Price History:
81.00
Age:
4
Weight:
1-11
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
59
Days Since Last Run:
26
Verdict
Second run back. First-up after five months 3rd of 11 at York on April 21 over 1920m, on a slow track; 4.5 len behind Heaps Of Moolah carrying 58.5kg at $101. Previously second-up got back early 10th of 14 at Ascot Grad Hcp 60+ on October 12 over 1800m, 8 len behind Great Fortune with 55kg at $67. Yet to score when second up and isn’t among the top hopes today.
8. 8. Admired
J: JASON WHITINGT: GARY CRISPIN
F: 64947
Price History:
101.00
Age:
8
Weight:
1-11
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
54
Days Since Last Run:
26
Verdict
Last start raced behind the speed prior to fading 7th of 11 at York on April 21 over 1920m, on a slow track; 8 len behind Heaps Of Moolah with 57.5kg at $13. The race before that 4th in a small field at Narrogin Rtg 52+ on April 10 over 1720m, 2.5 len behind Side Show carrying 58kg at $15. Prepared to risk in this line-up.

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