Belmont

Saturday, June 27, 2026Flat4f

Verdict

XENTARO (1) is building a handy profile, winning against the older horses in a BM66+ last start as the race favourite. Back to an Open 3YO here and the claim of Riordan comes in handy. Will need some luck from the barrier, but he might just be too classy for these. JUST WALTER JOHN (4) looks in good order judging by his recent trial and showed glimpses of talent through his last campaign. Can take up the running from a favourable alley and a positive return is on the cards. ZOURUN RUN (3) was too good here last week when winning by 1L at this track and trip. Tougher here, but she's a filly on the way up and wasn't disgraced in Listed company last campaign. Wouldn't surprise to see her go on with the job. DESERT ORA (7) takes the step up in grade today after back-to-back wins at Albany. Should get every chance from the inside barrier though and won't be far away. DEEP LYRIC (6) impressed in his only 400m trial with Pike on board and he sticks today. Creates plenty of interest.

1. Xentaro
4. Just Walter John
3. Zourun Run

Win Only

3. 3. Zourun Run
J: STEVEN PARNHAMT: NEVILLE PARNHAM
F: 57x21
Price History:
3.00
Age:
3
Weight:
1-12
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
68
Days Since Last Run:
7
Verdict
Third-up today and won third-up in the past. Resuming came from midfield; 2nd of 12 at this track Cl3 on June 6 over 1200m, nose behind Poblano carrying 60kg at $2.15. Last start ran on from midfield and won by 1.0 len at this track Grad Hcp 60+ June 20 over 1000m defeating Nonesospicy carrying 55.5kg at $6. On the quick turnaround but her figures here last week stack right up.
6. 6. Deep Lyric
J: WILLIAM PIKET: LUKE FERNIE
Price History:
5.50
Age:
3
Weight:
1-10
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
0
Days Since Last Run:
0
Verdict
Luke Fernie trained three-year-old filly lining up for debut. Won a recent trial at Belmont Park. Obviously showing enough to warrant her lining up here on debut, with Pike's booking a massive push for her chance.
1. 1. Xentaro
J: NATIKA RIORDANT: NEVILLE PARNHAM
F: 21121
Price History:
4.75
Age:
3
Weight:
2-0
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
78
Days Since Last Run:
21
Verdict
Recent form sound. At the latest run favourite; came from midfield and won by a nose at this track Rtg 64+ June 6 over 1000m defeating Lord Shiva carrying 58.5kg at $2.30. The race before that raced on the speed and boxed on steadily 2nd of 12 at this track Rtg 66+ on May 23 over 1000m, nose behind Baby Pearl with 57kg at $3. Back against his own age today and looks the one to beat despite the big weight.
4. 4. Just Walter John
J: PATRICK CARBERYT: MITCHELL PATEMAN
F: 1213x
Price History:
8.00
Age:
3
Weight:
1-11
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
66
Days Since Last Run:
112
Verdict
Is first-up after a break of four months and has been in the money when fresh before. Finished off last preparation third of 12 at Bunbury Grad Hcp 60+ March 7 over 1200m, 3.5 len behind Great Emotion with 56kg at $3.80. When resuming last campaign second of 9 at Ascot 3yo Mdn January 14 over 1000m, 1.2 len behind Written Words with 57kg at $2.20. Expected to make a bright return.
7. 7. Desert Ora
J: NATASHA FAITHFULLT: MICHELLE HAGLEY
F: 23411
Price History:
8.50
Age:
3
Weight:
1-10
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
59
Days Since Last Run:
51
Verdict
Chasing a hat-trick. Returns from a 51-day let-up. Last start favourite; ran on from midfield and won by 1.75 len at Albany Cl2 May 7 over 1240m in soft going defeating Jellybean Jones carrying 56.5kg at $1.60. The run before that favourite; won by 0.5 len at Albany Mdn April 16 over 1240m on a rain affected track defeating God'll Getya with 55.5kg at $1.75. In winning form and can't be discounted.
8. 8. Flip The Pattys
J: HOLLY WATSONT: MACK HALL
F: 1
Price History:
10.00
Age:
3
Weight:
1-10
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
62
Days Since Last Run:
9
Verdict
Getting off the mark on debut; won by 2 len at Northam Mdn June 18 over 1000m defeating Salve Regina with 58kg at $5.50. One of the chances.
2. 2. Sound Of Speed
J: ZEPHEN JOHNSTON-PORTERT: TREVOR ANDREWS
F: x7533
Price History:
13.00
Age:
3
Weight:
1-13
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
71
Days Since Last Run:
14
Verdict
Form hard to fault. At the latest run set the pace for much of the race 3rd of 8 at this track 3yo Hcp 62+ on June 13 over 1200m, slow going 1.5 len behind Bassett Hound carrying 55.5kg at $11. The start before that 3rd of 7 at this track 3yo Hcp 62+ on May 30 over 1000m, slow going 2.5 len behind Long Service Leaf with 56.5kg at $10. Expect he will be prominent.
11. 11. Pygmalion
J: TROY TURNERT: LOU LUCIANI
F: 446x3
Price History:
-
Age:
3
Weight:
1-10
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
60
Days Since Last Run:
10
Verdict
Second-up. First-up after five months 3rd of 7 at this track 3yo 0Mwly on June 17 over 1000m, on a slow track; 2.25 len behind Tidwell with 59kg at $5. Previously second-up eased back early on 6th of 11 at Ascot 0Mwly on October 18 over 1100m, 1.75 len behind Just Saint James carrying 54kg at $9. Fitter but facing a tougher assignment and isn’t among the top hopes today.
5. 5. Our Naughty Secret
J: SHAUN MCGRUDDYT: STEVE WOLFE
F: 18x67
Price History:
23.00
Age:
3
Weight:
1-11
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
64
Days Since Last Run:
14
Verdict
Third-up today and won third-up previously. First-up 6th of 10 at this track 3yo Plate on May 23 over 1200m, 4.5 len behind Ourgirlcanrun carrying 55.5kg at $26. Second-up ran second last of 8 at this track 3yo Hcp 62+ on June 13 over 1200m, on a slow track; 5.5 len behind Bassett Hound with 56kg at $31. Looks safely held.
12. 12. Snip Of Romance
J: JADE MCNAUGHTT: CHRIS WILLIS
F: 54034
Price History:
67.00
Age:
3
Weight:
1-10
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
52
Days Since Last Run:
10
Verdict
At the latest run 4th of 7 at this track 3yo 0Mwly on June 17 over 1000m, on a slow track; 2.5 len behind Tidwell carrying 55kg at $12. Before that 3rd in a small field at this track Cl1 on June 3 over 1000m, slow going 2.75 len behind Brazen Butcher carrying 52.5kg at $31. Happy to overlook.

Non-Runners

9. 9. Maurices Princess
J: VICTORIA CORVERT: RYAN HILL
F: x70x5
Price History:
-
Age:
3
Weight:
1-10
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
57
Days Since Last Run:
26
Verdict
Second run back. First-up after eight months 5th of 9 at Northam Mdn on June 1 over 1100m, on a slow track; 1.5 len behind Ungoverned carrying 56kg at $4. Previously second-up ran second last of 15 at Ascot in the LR Belgravia on October 25 over 1200m, on a slow track; 8 len behind King Of Light with 53kg at $201. Should hold the form and she appeals as one of the hardest to beat.

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