Belmont

Tomorrow, July 8, 2026Flat5fSoft

Verdict

BOOKENDS (4) sat handy last start when back to 1100m, scoring by 1.8L at Northam when jumping the $1.60 favourite. The blinkers appeared to do the trick there and the rise to 1200m is no issue. She has enough speed to offset the tricky barrier and she can go on with the job. GREAT PROMISE (1) is knocking on the door of another win, missing by 1.7L last start at Pinjarra. That effort rates highly in this field and this looks to set up nicely for her once again. Cooper's claim comes in handy and she can play a leading role once again. AJICITO (3) got across from a wide draw last start to lead and win by 0.4L at Bunbury. She'll be better for that win and a better barrier this time around suits her better. Will give them something to chase. ACQUIRED TASTE (2) flew over the top to win first-up and she makes plenty of appeal once again. CAWARRA (5) won at Kalgoorlie last start in good order and can't be left out.

4. Bookends
1. Great Promise
3. Ajicito

Win Only

4. 4. Bookends
J: WILLIAM PIKET: GRANT & ALANA WILLIAMS
F: 341
Price History:
2.40
Age:
3
Weight:
1-13
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
58
Days Since Last Run:
13
Verdict
Recent form sound. At the latest run favourite; tracked the speed and boxed on steadily; won by 1.75 len at Northam 3yo Mdn June 25 over 1100m defeating Dirty Habits carrying 55kg at $1.60. The race before that 4th of 9 at Northam Mdn on June 1 over 1300m, on a slow track; 2.25 len behind Elegant Ruler with 56kg at $2. Very impressive last start and looks ready to go on with the job.
1. 1. Great Promise
J: CHANEL COOPERT: JIM P TAYLOR
F: x4323
Price History:
3.00
Age:
3
Weight:
1-13
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
59
Days Since Last Run:
14
Verdict
Racing well recently. Last start sat on speed throughout when 3rd of 10 at Pinjarra Scarpside Cl1 F&M on June 24 over 1200m, 1.75 len behind Swansee carrying 57kg at $4.80. The start before that set the pace for much of the race 2nd of 10 at this track Cl1 on June 10 over 1200m, 1.5 len behind Conducive carrying 56kg at $4.20. Well placed. Good splits last start and she continues to knock on the door.
2. 2. Acquired Taste
J: CASSEY MARTINANT: MICHAEL GRANTHAM
F: 935x1
Price History:
7.00
Age:
3
Weight:
1-13
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
58
Days Since Last Run:
13
Verdict
Second-up. First-up after four months settled well back; won by a long-neck at Northam Mdn June 25 over 1100m defeating Bubbles In Rio carrying 56kg at $11. Previously second-up made some head-way from midfield; 3rd of 15 at Pinjarra Scarpside Mdn on February 22 over 1400m, 0.6 len behind Tahni Talk with 55kg at $14. Wouldn't surprise to see him go on with the job.
5. 5. Cawarra
J: ROCKY CHEUNGT: NEVILLE PARNHAM
F: x4241
Price History:
12.00
Age:
3
Weight:
1-13
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
56
Days Since Last Run:
17
Verdict
Racing well recently. Last start favourite; won by 2.25 len at Kalgoorlie Mdn June 21 over 1100m on a rain affected track defeating Le Beau carrying 54kg at $2.10. The race before that 4th of 12 at this track Mdn on June 10 over 1300m, on a slow track; 3.5 len behind Western Jet with 56kg at $7.50. Strong win last time and that rating stacks up in this.
3. 3. Ajicito
J: BRAYDEN GAERTHT: JASON MILLER
F: 50x1
Price History:
11.00
Age:
4
Weight:
1-13
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
58
Days Since Last Run:
10
Verdict
Second run back. First-up after six months won by a long-neck at Bunbury Mdn June 28 over 1200m on a rain affected track defeating Eightyseven Lad with 56kg at $4.40. Previously second-up 10th of 13 at Pinjarra Mdn on January 3 over 1200m, 4 len behind Bulletin Beau with 56kg at $71. Impressive return effort and she can continue her rise through the grades.
7. 7. Solar Crest
J: STEVEN PARNHAMT: TONY TRISCARI
F: 0x817
Price History:
21.00
Age:
3
Weight:
1-13
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
56
Days Since Last Run:
34
Verdict
Returns from a 34-day let-up. Last start 7th of 12 at Pinjarra Scarpside Cl1 F&M on June 4 over 1200m, 4 len behind Rock The Market carrying 57.5kg at $15. The run before that ran on from midfield and won by 0.5 len at Geraldton Mdn April 30 over 1113m defeating Violent carrying 55.5kg at $2.05. Looking to others.
8. 8. Ginger And Tonic
J: LISA STAPLEST: PAUL JORDAN
F: 6458x
Price History:
23.00
Age:
4
Weight:
1-12
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
55
Days Since Last Run:
116
Verdict
Resuming. Finished off last preparation eighth of 11 at Ascot Westspeed Plat March 14 over 1600m, 4 len behind Noble Connection carrying 54kg at $19. Previous preparation first-up won by long-neck Northam Mdn October 30 over 1400m defeating Herault with 56kg at $21. Marginal chance.
6. 6. Hello Veneta
J: NATASHA FAITHFULLT: DANIEL & BEN PEARCE
F: 4413x
Price History:
21.00
Age:
3
Weight:
1-13
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
56
Days Since Last Run:
128
Verdict
Resumes. Finished off last preparation third of 9 at York March 2 over 1300m, 1.3 len behind Rivercrest Magic with 58kg at $11. Previously first up; fourth of 9 at Bunbury 3yo Mdn January 7 over 1000m, 3 len behind Miss Finkmeyer carrying 55kg at $18. Resumes after a recent trial win. Has claims if presented on song.
9. 9. Mavis Myrtle
J: JADE MCNAUGHTT: CHRIS WILLIS
F: 99x38
Price History:
31.00
Age:
4
Weight:
1-11
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
48
Days Since Last Run:
7
Verdict
Third-up today. First-up 3rd of 10 at this track Cl1 on June 17 over 1000m, slow going 2 len behind Busy Fingers with 54kg at $91. Last start ran second last of 9 at this track Cl1 on July 1 over 1000m, in the wet; 7 len behind Flip The Pattys carrying 54kg at $18. Will need to show more than the last effort.

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