Belmont

Saturday, May 24, 2025Flat1m2f

Verdict

FAT ROY SLIM (1) will have to carry the top weight again, but he almost did to victory last start when 0.9L off the winner. He's unbeaten over this course and distance and Pike remains in the saddle. Jumped favourite last start and can go one better this time. BAYHARA (4) led and kicked away to score in easier company over 2100m here last start and is on the quick turnaround. She drops in weight today and Ramoly has options from the draw. Going well and can repeat the dose. ZAZA ROCK (2) beat home Fat Roy Slim last start when sitting close to the speed and proving too good. She meets that rival worse at the weights now, but this shapes similarly and CJP sticks. Can go back-to-back without surprising. PURE CHINO (8) was solid in the Jericho Cup Qualifier and has figures good enough to feature over this distance. Right in the mix. ARNIE'S BOY (5) is better suited here but turned in a strong effort last time out. Can feature in the finish.

1. Fat Roy Slim
4. Bayhara
2. Zaza Rock

Win Only

1. 1. Fat Roy Slim
J: WILLIAM PIKET: BROCK LEWTHWAITE
F: 73922
Price History:
2.50
Age:
6
Weight:
2-0
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
82
Days Since Last Run:
14
Verdict
Recent form sound. Most recently came from midfield; 2nd of 10 at Ascot Rtg 66+ on May 10 over 2200m, 0.9 len behind Zaza Rock carrying 62kg at $3.20. Before that 2nd of 7 at Ascot Rogan Josh on May 3 over 2100m, slow going nose behind Filthy Habits carrying 54kg at $4. Just missed his past couple but can go one better this time.
2. 2. Zaza Rock
J: CLINT JOHNSTON-PORTERT: GRANT & ALANA WILLIAMS
F: 09921
Price History:
2.80
Age:
5
Weight:
1-12
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
71
Days Since Last Run:
14
Verdict
Recent form sound. Last start came from midfield and won by 0.9 len at Ascot Rtg 66+ May 10 over 2200m defeating Fat Roy Slim with 54.5kg at $8. The start before that made some head-way from midfield; 2nd of 11 at Pinjarra Scarpside Diggers Cup on April 25 over 1800m, head behind Tiff's Lad with 58.5kg at $7.50. Beat home Fat Roy Slim last start and can go back-to-back.
4. 4. Bayhara
J: LAQDAR RAMOLYT: JIM P TAYLOR
F: 09141
Price History:
4.33
Age:
5
Weight:
1-11
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
67
Days Since Last Run:
7
Verdict
Racing well. At the latest run won by 1.5 len at this track Grad Hcp 60+ May 17 over 2100m defeating Duchees Demerit carrying 56kg at $6.50. Before that got back early 4th of 8 at Ascot Grad Hcp 60+ on May 3 over 1800m, slow going 2 len behind Redback Flyer with 56kg at $10. Good win at Belmont and she can repeat the dose on the quick turnaround.
9. 9. Tiffs Lad
J: HOLLY WATSONT: MITCHELL PATEMAN
F: 75501
Price History:
10.00
Age:
6
Weight:
1-10
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
62
Days Since Last Run:
29
Verdict
Comes off a 29 day let-up. Last start tracked the speed and boxed on steadily; won by a head at Pinjarra Scarpside Diggers Cup April 25 over 1800m defeating Zaza Rock with 55kg at $15. The start before that 10th of 14 at Ascot Rtg 62+ on March 29 over 2200m, 6 len behind Weeraechoux carrying 55kg at $21. Has been racing well. Will require improvement to be considered here.
5. 5. Arnies Boy
J: JASON WHITINGT: ASHLEY MALEY
F: 49354
Price History:
13.00
Age:
9
Weight:
1-10
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
64
Days Since Last Run:
21
Verdict
Most recently 4th of 7 at Ascot Rogan Josh on May 3 over 2100m, on a slow track; 2.5 len behind Filthy Habits with 54kg at $101. The start before that 5th of 10 at Dongara Rtg 61+ on April 19 over 1850m, 6 len behind Striking Fella with 58.5kg at $5. Definite winning chance. Rates highly off his lasts tart and should be thereabouts.
8. 8. Pure Chino
J: ALEX HEARNT: INDIANNA WEINERT
F: 24103
Price History:
15.00
Age:
5
Weight:
1-10
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
62
Days Since Last Run:
27
Verdict
Useful type. At the latest run 3rd of 12 at Albany Jericho Cup Qlf on April 27 over 3100m, on a slow track; 5 len behind Deadly And Fast with 55.5kg at $8. The start before that 11th of 13 at Albany Albany Cup on April 20 over 2100m, slow going 10 len behind Filthy Habits with 55kg at $11. Right back in trip but looks to get her chance.
6. 6. Chuck A Luck
J: VICTORIA CORVERT: RYAN HILL
F: 00x25
Price History:
31.00
Age:
8
Weight:
1-10
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
58
Days Since Last Run:
24
Verdict
Third-up today and won third-up in the past. First-up made some head-way from midfield; 2nd of 11 at York on April 21 over 1920m, on a slow track; 1.0 len behind Heaps Of Moolah with 59kg at $31. Second-up 5th of 10 at Ascot Rtg 54+ on April 30 over 2200m, 2 len behind Keggs Later with 54kg at $18. Others make more appeal.
3. 3. Awesome Chatter
J: TROY TURNERT: NADIA BISHOP
F: 19x00
Price History:
34.00
Age:
6
Weight:
1-11
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
68
Days Since Last Run:
17
Verdict
Third-up today and won third-up previously. First-up ran last of 10 at Ascot 0Mwly on April 18 over 1500m, 18 len behind Dug Another Hole carrying 60kg at $41. Last start second last of 12 at Ascot 0Mwly on May 7 over 1600m, 8 len behind Black For Cash carrying 60kg at $91. Makes no appeal.
7. 7. Mister Popcorn
J: CHLOE AZZOPARDIT: BEN OWEN
F: 5x005
Price History:
34.00
Age:
6
Weight:
1-10
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
59
Days Since Last Run:
10
Verdict
Most recently 5th of 10 at Pinjarra Rtg 50+ on May 14 over 2000m, 3.5 len behind Mirrorschino carrying 59kg at $26. The race before that 10th of 12 at Albany Jericho Cup Qlf on April 27 over 3100m, slow going 11 len behind Deadly And Fast with 55kg at $10. Happy to overlook.

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