Belmont Race 1

Bert Harrison 3Yo Plate

Prize Money: $80,000

CASTLE ROAD (1) is a speedy customer on resumption after tackling the 2YO features in the Autumn. He finds himself at the top of the weights, but he has a class edge on his rivals and he should be up front from the barrier. Fitter for a trial coming in and can return on a winning note. COSMIC TREAT (7) has shown good ability at the trials and looks to have found a suitable race on debut. Her full sibling is a three-time winner, including twice on wet going which bodes well for her. Can make her presence felt right down in the weights. OLD CHAP (3) is another on debut, this time from the Chris Willis barn. His latest trial at Lark Hill was solid and his siblings have has some success in the past. Drawn the inside and can feature. DESERT LIFE (5) disappointed on debut when in the market, though she looks in good order judging by her recent trial. Can put her best foot forward. SUNSET SESSION (4) can be thereabouts on debut.

Distance: 1000m
Class: OPEN
Track: Soft5
Weather: SHWRY
Surface: Turf

Rail Position: +7m Entire.

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Castle Road (4) 118x510x
Trainer: Paul Jordan (Ascot)
Jockey: Craig Staples (Last 50: 4-5-2)
Weight: 61kg
Prize Money: $226,500
Win / Place: 50% / 50%

Unbeaten the Distance

Jockey / Horse Combo

3 yo Chestnut Gelding

Sire: SAFEGUARD (AUS)

Dam: CLARECASTLE (AUS)

Dam's Sire: Tribu

100

Rating

Stats

Career

6: 3-0-0

Distance

2: 2-0-0

1st Up

2: 1-0-0

2nd Up

2: 2-0-0

3rd Up

2: 0-0-0

Metro

6: 3-0-0

Turf

6: 3-0-0

Good

6: 3-0-0

Anti-Clockwise

6: 3-0-0

Handicap Rating

Jockey Stats

Horse

6: 3-0-0

Last 50

50: 4-5-2

Trainer

W 7.43% P 26%

Distance

W 6.84% P 23%

Track

W 5.66% P 20%

Trainer/Track

W 7.67% P 27%

Trainer/Distance

W 11% P 34%

Distance Range Last 6 months

1100m - 1200m

Gear Changes

Ear Muffs AGAIN, Ear Muffs (Pre-Race Only) OFF FIRST TIME

Comments

Gelding returning from a spell and has won previously when first up. Finished off last preparation 14th of 16 at Ascot in the G2 Karrakatta April 26 over 1200m, 12 len behind Talkanco carrying 57kg at $10. Previously first up; fifth of 11 at Ascot 2yo Swp March 22 over 1100m, 2.5 len behind God's Rapture with 59.5kg at $3.90. Looks forward enough after a recent trial win. Brings proper form into this and can return on a positive note.

Expected Settling Position: Leader

Last Starts days since last start

Place	Date	Track	Distance	Class	Barrier	Jockey	Weight	Cond.	Race Time	Avg. Speed	Last 600m	Margin	800/400	SP	Days	Prize	Prize Won	Result
1st of 6	4/8/25	Belmont	1000m	Trial	-	Craig Staples	-	Heavy	1:02.36	57.7 km/h	-	0.96L	-	-	-	-	-	1. Castle Road 2. Zipaway 3. Rocking Gem
14th of 16	26/4/25	Ascot	1200m	G2 OPEN 2	3	Craig Staples	57kg	Good 4	1:09.87	61.8 km/h	0:35.52	12.0L	1-1	$10	14	$500,000	-	1. Talkanco 2. Just Too Fly 3. Snitzalatte
1st of 13	12/4/25	Ascot	1100m	LR OPEN CG 2	5	Craig Staples	56.5kg	Good 4	1:04.74	61.2 km/h	0:35.43	3.4L	1-1	$18	21	$200,000	$109,600	1. Castle Road 2. Just Too Fly 3. Exceed The Boom
5th of 11	22/3/25	Ascot	1100m	OPEN 2	9	Craig Staples	59.5kg	Good 4	1:04.12	61.8 km/h	0:34.91	2.6L	1-1	$3.90	77	$80,000	$2,320	1. God's Rapture 2. Wonderfully Made 3. Hard Solo
77 Day Spell
1st of 10	17/3/25	Belmont	400m	Trial	-	Lisa Staples	-	Good	0:23.83	60.4 km/h	-	1.17L	-	-	-	-	-	1. Castle Road 2. Rigatoni 3. Brazen Butcher
8th of 9	4/1/25	Ascot	1100m	OPEN 2	8	Craig Staples	59.5kg	Good 4	1:05.47	60.5 km/h	0:35.54	6.6L	1-1	$2.45f	14	$80,000	$1,440	1. Do I Feel Lucky 2. Golden Opera 3. Just Too Fly

Slip The Jab (6) 0x8
Trainer: Luke Fernie (Ascot)
Jockey: Chanel Cooper (a3)(Last 50: 5-3-4)
Weight: 56kg
Prize Money: $1,440
Win / Place: 0% / 0%

3 yo Bay Gelding

Sire: WRITTEN TYCOON (AUS)

Dam: ARIAZ (AUS)

Dam's Sire: Charge Forward

Rating

Stats

Career

2: 0-0-0

Distance

1: 0-0-0

1st Up

2: 0-0-0

Metro

1: 0-0-0

Non-Metro

1: 0-0-0

Turf

2: 0-0-0

Good

1: 0-0-0

Soft

1: 0-0-0

Anti-Clockwise

2: 0-0-0

Jockey Stats

Horse

0: 0-0-0

Last 50

50: 5-3-4

Trainer

W 0% P 25%

Distance

W 14% P 39%

Track

W 11% P 27%

Trainer/Track

W 0% P 0%

Trainer/Distance

W 0% P 100%

Distance Range Last 6 months

1000m

Gear Changes

Winkers OFF FIRST TIME

Comments

Third race start. First start ran last of 13 at Ascot 2yo Swp on February 1 over 1100m, 32 len behind Strideaway carrying 56kg at $10. Returned from break sat on the pace before fading 8th of 11 at Bunbury 2yo Swp on July 19 over 1000m, slow going 4.5 len behind Paint It Red carrying 56kg at $10. Rates highly and expected to do much better with that run under his belt.

Expected Settling Position: Leader

Last Starts days since last start

Place	Date	Track	Distance	Class	Barrier	Jockey	Weight	Cond.	Race Time	Avg. Speed	Last 600m	Margin	800/400	SP	Days	Prize	Prize Won	Result
8th of 11	19/7/25	Bunbury	1000m	OPEN 2	5	Brayden Gaerth	56kg	Soft 6	0:59.97	60.0 km/h	0:35.63	4.5L	3-3	$10	168	$80,000	$1,440	1. Paint It Red 2. Fiery Spark 3. Ourgirlcanrun
168 Day Spell
1st of 7	7/7/25	Belmont	400m	Trial	-	Chris Parnham	-	Soft	0:23.79	60.5 km/h	-	1.21L	-	-	-	-	-	1. Slip The Jab 2. Hagrid 3. I'm Genevieve
13th of 13	1/2/25	Ascot	1100m	OPEN 2	10	Jade McNaught	56kg	Good 4	1:05.22	60.7 km/h	0:35.06	32.4L	1-3	$10	-	$80,000	-	1. Strideaway 2. Do I Feel Lucky 3. Aberdeen Flyer
1st of 7	20/1/25	Belmont	400m	Trial	-	Chris Parnham	-	Good	0:22.95	62.7 km/h	-	3.21L	-	-	-	-	-	1. Slip The Jab 2. My Riches 3. Jimmy Angel

Old Chap (1)
Trainer: Chris Willis (Port Kennedy)
Jockey: Jade McNaught (Last 50: 5-3-3)
Weight: 56kg
Prize Money: $0
Win / Place: 0% / 0%

3 yo Bay Gelding

Sire: SAFEGUARD (AUS)

Dam: NEWBORN (AUS)

Dam's Sire: Halo Homewrecker

Stats

Career

0: 0-0-0

Jockey Stats

Horse

0: 0-0-0

Last 50

50: 5-3-3

Trainer

W 8.57% P 24%

Distance

W 9.46% P 26%

Track

W 7.11% P 21%

Trainer/Track

W 0% P 12%

Trainer/Distance

W 0% P 14%

Comments

Three-year-old gelding making debut by Safeguard out of Newborn. Purchased for AUD $ 3,000 (Inglis 2024 FEBRUARY (Late) Online Sale). Won a trial at Lark Hill over 1000m July 28. Looks to have some ability and can play a role on debut.

Expected Settling Position: No speed data

Last Starts

Place	Date	Track	Distance	Class	Barrier	Jockey	Weight	Cond.	Race Time	Avg. Speed	Margin	800/400	SP	Days	Prize	Prize Won	Result
1st of 9	28/7/25	Lark Hill	1000m	Trial	-	Brad Parnham	-	Soft	1:01.90	58.2 km/h	2.31L	-	-	-	-	-	1. Old Chap 2. Watto's Mark 3. Lord Arcadia
2nd of 7	24/3/25	Bunbury Aw	900m	Trial	-	Austin Galati	-	Good	0:56.67	57.2 km/h	0.51L	-	-	-	-	-	1. Snip Of Romance 2. Old Chap 3. Tiny Champion
5th of 8	10/3/25	Pinjarra	1000m	Trial	-	Austin Galati	-	Good	0:59.97	60.0 km/h	4.65L	-	-	-	-	-	1. Who's Bent 2. Brave Dragon 3. Wayfinder
2nd of 8	18/11/24	Lark Hill	950m	Trial	-	Austin Galati	-	Good	0:57.49	59.5 km/h	0.07L	-	-	-	-	-	1. Hellavamoment 2. Old Chap 3. Hello Veneta

Sunset Session (8)
Trainer: Chris & Michael Gangemi (Henley Brook)
Jockey: Shaun McGruddy (Last 50: 5-5-2)
Weight: 56kg
Prize Money: $0
Win / Place: 0% / 0%

3 yo Bay Gelding

Sire: SESSIONS (AUS)

Dam: BISCAY BONNY (AUS)

Dam's Sire: Stormy's Son

Stats

Career

0: 0-0-0

Jockey Stats

Horse

0: 0-0-0

Last 50

50: 5-5-2

Trainer

W 5.75% P 29%

Distance

W 11% P 33%

Track

W 9.07% P 26%

Trainer/Track

W 10% P 39%

Trainer/Distance

W 0% P 26%

Comments

Gelding by Sessions facing the starter for the first time. Won a Belmont Park trial over 850m on July 21. Won't be far away in what looks a suitable race on debut.

Expected Settling Position: No speed data

Last Starts

Place	Date	Track	Distance	Class	Barrier	Jockey	Weight	Cond.	Race Time	Avg. Speed	Margin	800/400	SP	Days	Prize	Prize Won	Result
1st of 7	21/7/25	Belmont	850m	Trial	-	Shaun McGruddy	-	Soft	0:53.57	57.1 km/h	0.85L	-	-	-	-	-	1. Sunset Session 2. Split The Gee 3. Stylin'
4th of 4	7/7/25	Belmont	400m	Trial	-	Jarrad Noske	-	Soft	0:23.64	60.9 km/h	4.53L	-	-	-	-	-	1. Nistirith 2. Ripper Rupert 3. Swift Fix

Place

Date

Track

Distance

Class

Barrier

Jockey

Weight

Cond.

Race Time

Avg. Speed

Margin

800/400

Days

Prize

Prize Won

Result

1st of 7

21/7/25

Belmont

850m

Trial

Shaun McGruddy

Soft

0:53.57

57.1 km/h

0.85L

1. Sunset Session

2. Split The Gee

3. Stylin'

4th of 4

7/7/25

Belmont

400m

Trial

Jarrad Noske

Soft

0:23.64

60.9 km/h

4.53L

1. Nistirith

2. Ripper Rupert

3. Swift Fix

Desert Life (7) 7x
Trainer: Michael Lane (Boyanup)
Jockey: Chris Parnham (Last 50: 7-7-2)
Weight: 54kg
Prize Money: $1,440
Win / Place: 0% / 0%

Trainer / Jockey Combo

3 yo Chestnut Filly

Sire: RUSSIAN REVOLUTION (AUS)

Dam: ONE MISSISSIPPI (AUS)

Dam's Sire: Starspangledbanner

Rating

Stats

Career

1: 0-0-0

Distance

1: 0-0-0

1st Up

1: 0-0-0

Metro

1: 0-0-0

Turf

1: 0-0-0

Good

1: 0-0-0

Anti-Clockwise

1: 0-0-0

Jockey Stats

Horse

0: 0-0-0

Last 50

50: 7-7-2

Trainer

W 20% P 47%

Distance

W 17% P 43%

Track

W 15% P 40%

Trainer/Track

W 16% P 45%

Trainer/Distance

W 20% P 50%

Distance Range Last 6 months

1000m

Gear Changes

[Ear Muffs (Pre-Race Only), Tongue Tie]

Comments

Resuming after a break; only one run when 7th of 14 at Ascot 2yo Swp on March 15 over 1000m, 3 len behind Kings Court carrying 55kg at $4.80. Looks forward enough after a recent trial win. Scratched from Northam on Thursday to run here and has claims.

Expected Settling Position: Midfield

Last Starts days since last start

Place	Date	Track	Distance	Class	Barrier	Jockey	Weight	Cond.	Race Time	Avg. Speed	Last 600m	Margin	800/400	SP	Days	Prize	Prize Won	Result
1st of 9	28/7/25	Lark Hill	1000m	Trial	-	Chris Parnham	-	Soft	1:03.38	56.8 km/h	-	0.46L	-	-	-	-	-	1. Desert Life 2. Mahler's Melody 3. Dark Ambition
5th of 9	14/7/25	Lark Hill	950m	Trial	-	Chris Parnham	-	Soft	0:57.83	59.1 km/h	-	3.94L	-	-	-	-	-	1. A Summer Fling 2. Deeply Rooted 3. So Much Serenity
7th of 14	15/3/25	Ascot	1000m	OPEN 2	5	William Pike	55kg	Good 4	0:59.11	60.9 km/h	0:34.69	3.1L	7-8	$4.80	-	$80,000	$1,440	1. Kings Court 2. Heaven Specified 3. Exceed The Boom

Warning Label (3) 9x
Trainer: Ryan Hill (Hopeland)
Jockey: Troy Turner (Last 50: 6-3-9)
Weight: 54kg
Prize Money: $1,440
Win / Place: 0% / 0%

3 yo Bay Filly

Sire: HARRY ANGEL (IRE)

Dam: ASHANTI STAR (AUS)

Dam's Sire: Real Impact

Rating

Stats

Career

1: 0-0-0

Distance

1: 0-0-0

1st Up

1: 0-0-0

Metro

1: 0-0-0

Turf

1: 0-0-0

Good

1: 0-0-0

Anti-Clockwise

1: 0-0-0

Jockey Stats

Horse

0: 0-0-0

Last 50

50: 6-3-9

Trainer

W 0% P 7.69%

Distance

W 9.91% P 30%

Track

W 8.53% P 27%

Trainer/Track

W 0% P 0%

Trainer/Distance

W 0% P 0%

Distance Range Last 6 months

1000m

Comments

Resumes racing after a long spell. Only one run when 9th of 12 at Ascot 2yo Swp on March 1 over 1000m, 6 len behind Split The Gee carrying 55kg at $91. Will take great benefit from this outing.

Expected Settling Position: Backmarker

Last Starts days since last start

Place	Date	Track	Distance	Class	Barrier	Jockey	Weight	Cond.	Race Time	Avg. Speed	Last 600m	Margin	800/400	SP	Days	Prize	Prize Won	Result
6th of 8	28/7/25	Lark Hill	1000m	Trial	-	Victoria Corver	-	Soft	1:04.13	56.1 km/h	-	1.85L	-	-	-	-	-	1. Oceanetta 2. Corso Venezia 3. Leafice
1st of 7	14/7/25	Lark Hill	400m	Trial	-	Holly Watson	-	Soft	0:24.76	58.2 km/h	-	0.83L	-	-	-	-	-	1. Warning Label 2. Nice Sort 3. College Commander
9th of 12	1/3/25	Ascot	1000m	OPEN 2	4	Laqdar Ramoly	55kg	Good 4	0:59.06	61.0 km/h	0:34.76	5.9L	10-9	$91	-	$80,000	$1,440	1. Split The Gee 2. Ripper Rupert 3. Maythisbetheone

Cosmic Treat (5)
Trainer: Darren McAuliffe (Pinjarra)
Jockey: Brad Parnham (Last 50: 10-12-6)
Weight: 54kg
Prize Money: $0
Win / Place: 0% / 0%

Jockey Flying

3 yo Bay Filly

Sire: UNIVERSAL RULER (AUS)

Dam: COSMIC JEUNEY (AUS)

Dam's Sire: Starcraft

Stats

Career

0: 0-0-0

Jockey Stats

Horse

0: 0-0-0

Last 50

50: 10-12-6

Trainer

W 13% P 32%

Distance

W 10% P 32%

Track

W 9.55% P 29%

Trainer/Track

W 14% P 35%

Trainer/Distance

W 0% P 0%

Gear Changes

Ear Muffs (Pre-Race Only) FIRST TIME, Lugging Bit FIRST TIME

Comments

Three-year-old filly making debut by Universal Ruler out of Cosmic Jeuney. Won a trial at Lark Hill over 400m July 28. Has shown ability at the trials and can play a leading role.

Expected Settling Position: No speed data

Last Starts

Place	Date	Track	Distance	Class	Barrier	Jockey	Weight	Cond.	Race Time	Avg. Speed	Margin	800/400	SP	Days	Prize	Prize Won	Result
1st of 7	28/7/25	Lark Hill	400m	Trial	-	Brad Parnham	-	Soft	0:25.43	56.6 km/h	1.91L	-	-	-	-	-	1. Cosmic Treat 2. Dreamlord 3. Pressurised
2nd of 8	24/3/25	Bunbury Aw	900m	Trial	-	Brad Parnham	-	Good	0:56.51	57.3 km/h	0.08L	-	-	-	-	-	1. Acoustic Bubbles 2. Cosmic Treat 3. Valanne Dawn
1st of 7	10/3/25	Pinjarra	600m	Trial	-	Clint Johnston-Porter	-	Good	0:35.57	60.7 km/h	0.1L	-	-	-	-	-	1. Cosmic Treat 2. Pygmalion 3. Cosmic Waltz

Nice Sort (2)
Trainer: Ryan Hill (Hopeland)
Jockey: Victoria Corver (Last 50: 3-5-2)
Weight: 54kg
Prize Money: $0
Win / Place: 0% / 0%

3 yo Grey/Brown Filly

Sire: TASSORT (AUS)

Dam: BERNIE'S PRIDE (AUS)

Dam's Sire: Bernardini

Stats

Career

0: 0-0-0

Jockey Stats

Horse

0: 0-0-0

Last 50

50: 3-5-2

Trainer

W 9.31% P 25%

Distance

W 6.62% P 23%

Track

W 5.93% P 24%

Trainer/Track

W 7.25% P 24%

Trainer/Distance

W 0% P 22%

Comments

Three-year-old filly (Tassort - Bernie's Pride) has trialled on four occasions leading into today's race. Fourth over 1000m in a Lark Hill trial on July 28. Looks tested in this line-up.

Expected Settling Position: No speed data

Last Starts

Place	Date	Track	Distance	Class	Barrier	Jockey	Weight	Cond.	Race Time	Avg. Speed	Margin	800/400	SP	Days	Prize	Prize Won	Result
4th of 9	28/7/25	Lark Hill	1000m	Trial	-	Victoria Corver	-	Soft	1:04.93	55.4 km/h	1.68L	-	-	-	-	-	1. Think Pink Daze 2. Two Time Charlie 3. Bubbles Awaiting
2nd of 7	14/7/25	Lark Hill	400m	Trial	-	Chris Parnham	-	Soft	0:24.76	58.2 km/h	0.83L	-	-	-	-	-	1. Warning Label 2. Nice Sort 3. College Commander
4th of 6	28/1/25	Pinjarra Scarpside	600m	Trial	-	Victoria Corver	-	Good	0:35.30	61.2 km/h	1.7L	-	-	-	-	-	1. Cape Leeuwin 2. Kat Five 3. Majestic View
4th of 7	20/1/25	Belmont	400m	Trial	-	Brad Parnham	-	Good	0:22.95	62.7 km/h	5.67L	-	-	-	-	-	1. Slip The Jab 2. My Riches 3. Jimmy Angel

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