Belmont

Tomorrow, July 18, 2026Flat4fSoft

Verdict

MAI ALOHA (8) won first-up and has been beaten narrowly her past couple, including over 1200m last time out. Back to the short course today for Pike with the blinkers going on for the first time. May need some luck early but her recent form shows she's in this up to her ears. DESERT DANCING (5) is third-up now and has been solid in defeat to begin this campaign. CJP now hops on board and some sting out of the ground is no issue. Form out of her last start has stood up and she can make her presence felt again. SNIPER'S SON (7) is looking for the hat-trick after a 1.3L defeat over this trip at Northam last time out. He's gone to another level his past couple and while this is tougher, it looks to set up similarly. Can go extend his winning streak. RIPPER FAROOQ (9) was good in his only trial coming into this and a forward showing is on the cards. SESH (10) was well backed when winning last time out and can go on with the job.

8. Mai Aloha
5. Desert Dancing
7. Snipers Son

Win Only

8. 8. Mai Aloha
J: WILLIAM PIKET: GRANT & ALANA WILLIAMS
F: 7x122
Price History:
3.25
Age:
4
Weight:
1-12
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
64
Days Since Last Run:
14
Verdict
Racing well recently. Last start raced on speed throughout when 2nd of 9 at this track Westspeed Plat on July 4 over 1200m, slow going 0.6 len behind Girls Day Out carrying 57kg at $4.40. The race before that 2nd of 9 at this track Cl5 on July 1 over 1000m, on heavy track; nose behind Under Influence carrying 56kg at $3.70. Blinkers go on now and she can go one better this time around.
7. 7. Snipers Son
J: NATIKA RIORDANT: JOSH BROWN
F: 33811
Price History:
7.00
Age:
4
Weight:
1-12
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
65
Days Since Last Run:
23
Verdict
Chasing a hat-trick. Last start tracked the speed and boxed on steadily; won by 1.3 len at Northam Cl3 June 25 over 1000m defeating Something Royal with 57kg at $4.20. The start before that came from midfield and won by 1.3 len at this track Cl1 May 27 over 1000m defeating Solar Chant carrying 56kg at $4.20. Looking for the hat-trick and should get every chance.
5. 5. Desert Dancing
J: CLINT JOHNSTON-PORTERT: ROBERT GULBERTI
F: 43x34
Price History:
8.00
Age:
5
Weight:
1-12
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
65
Days Since Last Run:
14
Verdict
Third-up today and won third-up previously. Resuming 3rd of 9 at Northam Cl5 on June 18 over 1000m, 1.0 len behind Art Session carrying 56.5kg at $4.40. Second-up 4th of 9 at this track Westspeed Plat on July 4 over 1200m, slow going 2.5 len behind Girls Day Out with 58kg at $5.50. Racing well. Good splits last start and she can strike third-up into
10. 10. Sesh
J: TROY TURNERT: RHYS RADFORD
F: 11431
Price History:
8.50
Age:
4
Weight:
1-11
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
62
Days Since Last Run:
10
Verdict
Form hard to fault. At the latest run ran on from midfield and won by 1.0 len at this track Cl3 July 8 over 1000m on a rain affected track defeating Gold Flakes carrying 56.5kg at $6.50. Before that 3rd of 8 at Northam Cl3 on June 25 over 1000m, 1.75 len behind Sniper's Son carrying 57.5kg at $2.50. Was well backed when winning here last week and can feature in the finish again.
2. 2. Art Session
J: NATASHA FAITHFULLT: DANIEL & BEN PEARCE
F: x4417
Price History:
9.50
Age:
4
Weight:
1-13
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
68
Days Since Last Run:
13
Verdict
At the latest run ran second last of 8 at Kalgoorlie Rtg 58+ on July 5 over 1100m, 4 len behind Door Buster with 59kg at $1.55. Before that favourite; raced right near the speed and boxed on; won by 0.7 len at Northam Cl5 June 18 over 1000m defeating Allentown carrying 56.5kg at $9.50. Faces another tough assignment.
3. 3. Wicked Venom
J: HOLLY WATSONT: RHYS RADFORD
F: 3325x
Price History:
-
Age:
5
Weight:
1-13
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
67
Days Since Last Run:
119
Verdict
Gelding returning from a spell and has won previously when first up. Finished off last preparation fifth of 8 at Ascot Grad Hcp 60+ March 21 over 1000m, 3 len behind Cannykev carrying 57.5kg at $12. Previously first up; fifth of 12 at Ascot 0Mwly November 15 over 1200m, 2.75 len behind Sir Dreamalot carrying 58kg at $13. Has claims if presented on song.
1. 1. Surfside Session
J: JORDAN TURNERT: COLIN WEBSTER (JNR)
F: 1849x
Price History:
11.00
Age:
4
Weight:
1-13
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
69
Days Since Last Run:
231
Verdict
Gelding returning from a spell and has won previously when first up. Finished off last preparation ninth of 16 at Ascot 0Mwly November 29 over 1000m, 3.5 len behind Santanova with 58.5kg at $19. When resuming last campaign second of 8 at this track Cl1 September 3 over 1000m, soft track; 0.5 len behind Xentaro with 60kg at $4.20. Expecting a effective return.
4. 4. Best Mood
J: SHAUN MCGRUDDYT: CHRIS & MICHAEL GANGEMI
F: 7x11x
Price History:
13.00
Age:
5
Weight:
1-12
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
65
Days Since Last Run:
147
Verdict
Gelding returning from a spell and has won previously when first up. Finished off last campaign won by 0.7 len Ascot Westspeed Plat February 21 over 1000m defeating Soldier Of God with 56kg at $2.40. Previous preparation first-up favourite; won by 1.2 len Ascot Cl3 February 4 over 1200m defeating Queen Aria carrying 56.5kg at $9. Expecting a strong run fresh.
9. 9. Ripper Farooq
J: ZEPHEN JOHNSTON-PORTERT: CHRIS & MICHAEL GANGEMI
F: 3262x
Price History:
15.00
Age:
4
Weight:
1-12
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
64
Days Since Last Run:
129
Verdict
Is first-up after a break of four-and-a-half months and has been in the money when fresh before. Finished off last campaign second of 9 at Ascot Cl1 March 11 over 1000m, a long neck behind Slip The Jab carrying 57.5kg at $5.50. First up last campaign second of 9 at Bunbury Cl1 December 28 over 1000m, a nose behind Pingers with 60kg at $8.50. Everything points to a positive return with a nice trial under his belt.
11. 11. Divine Impact
J: STEVEN PARNHAMT: NEVILLE PARNHAM
F: 8x46x
Price History:
17.00
Age:
4
Weight:
1-11
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
60
Days Since Last Run:
336
Verdict
First-up. Finished off last preparation sixth of 15 at this track Westspeed 0Mwly August 16 over 1300m, soft track; 2.5 len behind Diamond Dancer carrying 55kg at $8. When resuming last campaign fourth of 10 at Pinjarra Scarpside Westspeed Plat August 2 over 1200m, on rain affected going; 1.75 len behind Repeater carrying 55kg at $11. Prefer to see how she returns.
6. 6. Queen Of Hawks
J: CHRIS PARNHAMT: DANIEL & BEN PEARCE
F: 164x8
Price History:
23.00
Age:
4
Weight:
1-12
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
65
Days Since Last Run:
17
Verdict
Second run back. First-up after five months raced behind the speed prior to fading ran second last of 9 at this track Cl5 on July 1 over 1000m, on heavy track; 3.5 len behind Under Influence carrying 55.5kg at $10. Previously second-up won by 2.5 len at Narrogin Rtg 52+ December 20 over 1100m defeating Mistress Of War carrying 58kg at $2.70. Has a strong second-up record but others are going much better.
12. 12. Star Supreme
J: LAQDAR RAMOLYT: NEVILLE PARNHAM
F: x956x
Price History:
23.00
Age:
4
Weight:
1-11
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
59
Days Since Last Run:
77
Verdict
Resuming after a break of 11 weeks. Finished off last campaign sixth of 9 at Ascot Westspeed Plat May 2 over 1100m, 4.5 len behind Hezangelic carrying 56.5kg at $14. When resuming last campaign ran last of 9 at Ascot Westspeed Plat April 11 over 1000m, 5.5 len behind Hezangelic carrying 57.5kg at $9. Might be better off following this outing.

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