Belmont Race 2 - Wittens Irrigation & Design Mdn
WIN FOR BUSTER (3) flew home to just miss on debut before jumping a $1.50 favourite prior to the break where he had reached the end of his tether. His trial coming in was good and Pike hops in the saddle again for his return. Can return on a winning note. OSCARS NO GROUCH (4) stuck on strongly first-up over 1000m at this track, beaten 3.2L. Getting out in trip now looks a good move and his form may have been franked in the opening race. Rates a leading contender. CAN'T CATCH ME (9) is knocking on the door of a maiden win, finishing 1.7L off the winner most recently at Bunbury. The inside draw is a big tick for her chances and the extra 100m doesn't look an issue. Can be in the finish once again. CLASSIC POETRY (8) has trialled nicely coming into this and can bounce back following a disappointing campaign last time in work. DIAMOND CHOUX (10) is better than she showed last time out and can return to form.

Jockey: Shaun O'donnell
Weight: 58kgs
Stats
Comments
Most recently got back early 10th of 16 at Ascot Mdn on February 15 over 1200m, 4.5 len behind Gypsy Rhyme carrying 58kg at $201. The race before that 9th of 12 at Pinjarra Scarpside Mdn on January 15 over 1600m, 14 len behind Southern Firetail carrying 58kg at $31. Finds a few better today. Better off looking at others.
Last Starts 9 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10/16 | 15/02/2026 | 31 | MDN 2U | $25,000.00 | Ascot | 1200m | Good 4 | Shaun O'donnell | 58kg | 1:11.95 | 14-16-10 | 15 |
| 4.5L | $201.00 |
| 9/12 | 15/01/2026 | 15 | MDN 2U | $25,000.00 | Pinjarra Scarpside | 1600m | Good 4 | Shaun O'donnell | 58kg | 1:36.75 | 8-10-9 | 1 |
| 14.5L | $31.00 |
| 5/10 | 31/12/2025 | 11 | MDN 3U | $25,000.00 | Pinjarra | 1300m | Good 4 | Shaun O'donnell | 58kg | 1:18.62 | 3-4-5 | 4 |
| 6.6L | $18.00 |
| 11/11 | 20/12/2025 | 13 | MDN 3U | $50,000.00 | Ascot | 1400m | Good 4 | Shaun O'donnell | 58kg | 1:24.27 | 7-11-11 | 6 |
| 5.6L | $71.00 |
| 11/13 | 07/12/2025 | 18 | MDN 3U | $25,000.00 | Bunbury | 1200m | Good 4 | Giaan O'donnell | 54kg | 1:13.26 | 11-13-11 | 8 |
| 3.9L | $41.00 |
| 5/12 | 19/11/2025 | 147 | MDN 3U | $25,000.00 | Belmont | 1200m | Good 4 | Shaun O'donnell | 58kg | 1:11.72 | 7-5-5 | 1 |
| 3.5L | $81.00 |
| 2/9 | 31/03/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Belmont | 1000m | Good | Shaun O'donnell | 1:01.91 | - | 0 |
| 0.38L | $0.00 | |
| 3/7 | 25/11/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Belmont | 1000m | Good | Shaun O'donnell | 1:02.59 | - | 0 |
| 0.09L | $0.00 |

Jockey: Brandon Louis
Weight: 58kgs
Stats
Comments
Was as a despised roughie at debut, 6th of 10 at this track Cl1 on February 11 over 1200m, 4 len behind Excess Baggage carrying 59kg at $151. Needs significant improvement to feature.
Last Starts 13 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/10 | 11/02/2026 | - | CL1 2U | $30,000.00 | Belmont | 1200m | Good 3 | Brandon Louis | 59kg | 1:11.74 | 6-6-6 | 3 |
| 3.8L | $151.00 |
| 6/9 | 05/01/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Belmont | 1000m | Good | Brandon Louis | 1:00.96 | - | 0 |
| 3.97L | $0.00 | |
| 5/7 | 23/06/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Belmont | 1000m | Soft | Brandon Louis | 54kg | 1:03.01 | - | 0 |
| 5.54L | $0.00 |

Jockey: William Pike
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Resuming. Finished off last preparation ninth of 14 at this track Mdn September 24 over 1400m, 6 len behind Linchpin carrying 55.5kg at $1.50. On debut second of 10 at this track 3yo 0Mwly September 10 over 1200m, soft track; a nose behind Fine Star carrying 59kg at $2.35. Nice trial coming in and he can make a statement.
Last Starts 15 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/9 | 09/02/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Lark Hill | 950m | Good | Paul Harvey | 0:56.98 | - | 0 |
| 0.32L | $0.00 | |
| 9/14 | 24/09/2025 | 14 | MDN 3U | $25,000.00 | Belmont | 1400m | Good 4 | William Pike | 55.5kg | 1:24.92 | 3-5-9 | 8 |
| 6.6L | $1.50 |
| 2/10 | 10/09/2025 | - | NMW1Y 3 | $35,000.00 | Belmont | 1200m | Soft 5 | William Pike | 59kg | 1:13.67 | 9-10-2 | 8 |
| 0.1L | $2.35 |
| 1/9 | 25/08/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Lark Hill | 950m | Soft | Chloe Azzopardi | 53kg | 0:58.40 | - | 0 |
| 1.4L | $0.00 |

Jockey: Jason Whiting
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Second-up. First start 7th of 11 at Northam 3yo Mdn on October 5 over 1000m, slow going 4 len behind Spirited Strike carrying 57kg at $7.50. Went for a break before returning came from midfield; 2nd of 10 at this track Mdn on February 11 over 1000m, 3 len behind Cinque Stelle carrying 57kg at $6. Can build on the first-up performance.
Last Starts 13 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/10 | 11/02/2026 | 129 | MDN 2U | $25,000.00 | Belmont | 1000m | Good 3 | Jason Whiting | 57kg | 0:59.54 | 4-4-2 | 1 |
| 3.2L | $6.00 |
| 1/8 | 27/01/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Lark Hill | 930m | Good | Jason Whiting | 52kg | 0:56.52 | - | 0 |
| 0.31L | $0.00 |
| 7/11 | 05/10/2025 | - | MDN 3 | $25,000.00 | Northam | 1000m | Soft 5 | Jason Whiting | 57kg | 0:59.76 | 6-5-7 | 2 |
| 3.8L | $7.50 |
| 1/7 | 22/09/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Lark Hill | 950m | Good | Jason Whiting | 52kg | 0:58.98 | - | 0 |
| 1.53L | $0.00 |

Jockey: Chris Parnham
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Third-up today. Resuming second last of 9 at Ascot 3yo 0Mwly on February 4 over 1200m, 12 len behind So Si God carrying 58kg at $101. Second-up sat on the speed throughout before fading 10th of 12 at this track 3yo Mdn on February 18 over 1200m, 6 len behind Tycoon Dreamer with 57kg at $51. Looking elsewhere for the winner.
Last Starts 6 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10/12 | 18/02/2026 | 14 | MDN 3 | $25,000.00 | Belmont | 1200m | Good 4 | Steven Parnham | 57kg | 1:12.70 | 3-4-10 | 2 |
| 5.9L | $51.00 |
| 8/9 | 04/02/2026 | 389 | NMW1Y 3 | $35,000.00 | Ascot | 1200m | Good 4 | Steven Parnham | 58kg | 1:10.63 | 1-1-8 | 1 |
| 12.1L | $101.00 |
| 5/9 | 19/01/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Belmont | 1000m | Good | Steven Parnham | 1:03.17 | - | 0 |
| 1.14L | $0.00 | |
| 9/9 | 11/01/2025 | - | OPEN 2 | $80,000.00 | Ascot | 1000m | Good 4 | Steven Parnham | 57kg | 0:59.44 | 5-4-9 | 1 |
| 7.4L | $41.00 |
| 4/9 | 30/12/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Lark Hill | 950m | Good | Steven Parnham | 0:58.88 | - | 0 |
| 1.85L | $0.00 |

Jockey: Alan Kennedy
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Was at long odds at debut, ran last of 10 at this track Mdn on February 11 over 1000m, 16 len behind Cinque Stelle with 57kg at $31. Can't see him playing a major role.
Last Starts 13 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10/10 | 11/02/2026 | - | MDN 2U | $25,000.00 | Belmont | 1000m | Good 3 | Natasha Faithfull | 57kg | 0:59.54 | 8-9-10 | 2 |
| 16.2L | $31.00 |
| 2/11 | 04/08/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Belmont | 1000m | Heavy | Natasha Faithfull | 46kg | 1:04.64 | - | 0 |
| 0.78L | $0.00 |
| 7/8 | 21/07/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Belmont | 1000m | Soft | Jade Mcnaught | 50kg | 1:01.90 | - | 0 |
| 13.71L | $0.00 |

Jockey: Chloe Azzopardi
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
On debut. Three-year-old gelding by Grunt out of Gold Label. At the most recent trial finished fourth on February 16 at Belmont Park over 1000m. Can make an immediate impact despite an awkward barrier.
Last Starts 8 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/9 | 16/02/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Belmont | 1000m | Good | Chloe Azzopardi | 53kg | 1:03.45 | - | 0 |
| 2.12L | $0.00 |
| 6/8 | 02/02/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Belmont | 1000m | Good | Shaun O'donnell | 1:02.40 | - | 0 |
| 3.45L | $0.00 | |
| 2/10 | 01/09/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Belmont | 1000m | Soft | Chloe Azzopardi | 53kg | 1:02.82 | - | 0 |
| 0.04L | $0.00 |
| 8/10 | 18/08/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Belmont | 1000m | Soft | Chloe Azzopardi | 53kg | 1:02.32 | - | 0 |
| 6.16L | $0.00 |
| 3/6 | 04/08/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Belmont | 400m | Heavy | Chloe Azzopardi | 53kg | 0:25.11 | - | 0 |
| 1.16L | $0.00 |

Jockey: Steven Parnham
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Mare back from a spell of seven months. Has placed previously first up from a break. Finished off last preparation second last of 10 at Northam Mdn July 24 over 1600m, soft track; 9 len behind Triple The Chant carrying 56kg at $71. Previously first up; seventh of 11 at Northam Mdn May 11 over 1100m, 11 len behind Lucky I Am with 56kg at $11. Can return on a positive note.
Last Starts 8 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/10 | 16/02/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Belmont | 1000m | Good | Taj Dyson | 55.5kg | 1:03.25 | - | 0 |
| 1.26L | $0.00 |
| 9/10 | 24/07/2025 | 22 | MDN 2U | $25,000.00 | Northam | 1600m | Soft 6 | Damien Boutet | 56kg | 1:38.65 | 1-1-9 | 7 |
| 9.9L | $71.00 |
| 9/14 | 02/07/2025 | 52 | MDN 2U | $25,000.00 | Northam | 1300m | Good 4 | Damien Boutet | 56kg | 1:18.14 | 8-9-9 | 8 |
| 6.4L | $41.00 |
| 7/11 | 11/05/2025 | 247 | MDN 2U | $25,000.00 | Northam | 1100m | Good 4 | Steven Parnham | 56kg | 1:03.49 | 6-8-7 | 4 |
| 11.5L | $11.00 |
| 2/5 | 28/04/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Belmont | 1000m | Good | Steven Parnham | 1:00.99 | - | 0 |
| 1.03L | $0.00 | |
| 2/13 | 06/09/2024 | 7 | MDN 4U | $50,000.00 | Wyong | 1350m | Good 4 | Josh Parr | 57kg | 1:18.95 | 3-3-2 | 5 |
| 0.4L | $3.25 |
| 7/12 | 30/08/2024 | 27 | MDN | $27,000.00 | Scone | 1300m | Good 4 | Koby Jennings | 58kg | 1:15.87 | 5-4-7 | 2 |
| 6.5L | $10.00 |
| 2/11 | 03/08/2024 | 42 | MDN 4U | $45,000.00 | Newcastle | 1200m | Soft 7 | Ashley Morgan | 55.5kg | 1:11.38 | 3-4-2 | 4 |
| 0.3L | $10.00 |

Jockey: Brad Parnham
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Recent form sound. Last start tracked the speed and boxed on steadily 2nd of 14 at Bunbury Mdn on February 12 over 1200m, 1.75 len behind Desert Waves carrying 56kg at $7.50. The run before that raced on the speed and boxed on steadily 4th of 12 at Pinjarra Scarpside Mdn on January 25 over 1200m, 1.75 len behind God's Cross carrying 56kg at $1.80. Won't be far away again from the inside barrier.
Last Starts 12 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/14 | 12/02/2026 | 18 | MDN 2U | $25,000.00 | Bunbury | 1200m | Good 4 | Brad Parnham | 56kg | 1:10.52 | 3-3-2 | 1 |
| 1.7L | $7.50 |
| 4/12 | 25/01/2026 | 10 | MDN 2U | $25,000.00 | Pinjarra Scarpside | 1200m | Good 4 | Brad Parnham | 56kg | 1:12.75 | 2-2-4 | 6 |
| 1.7L | $1.80 |
| 2/12 | 15/01/2026 | 265 | MDN FM 2U | $25,000.00 | Pinjarra Scarpside | 1200m | Good 4 | William Pike | 57kg | 1:11.66 | 1-1-2 | 9 |
| 0.2L | $3.90 |
| 1/7 | 29/12/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Lark Hill | 950m | Good | Kristy Bennett | 53.5kg | 0:57.57 | - | 0 |
| 0.66L | $0.00 |
| 9/12 | 25/04/2025 | 16 | MDN 3 | $25,000.00 | Pinjarra Scarpside | 1000m | Good 4 | Joseph Azzopardi | 55kg | 0:58.61 | 6-10-9 | 12 |
| 2.9L | $26.00 |
| 6/16 | 09/04/2025 | 41 | MDN 2U | $25,000.00 | Pinjarra Scarpside | 1200m | Good 4 | Joseph Azzopardi | 55.5kg | 1:12.08 | 1-1-6 | 1 |
| 2.9L | $61.00 |
| 8/10 | 27/02/2025 | - | MDN 3 | $25,000.00 | Bunbury | 1000m | Good 4 | Joseph Azzopardi | 55kg | 1:00.14 | 9-9-8 | 10 |
| 4.4L | $31.00 |
| 3/6 | 10/02/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bunbury Aw | 900m | Good | Jason Whiting | 0:57.23 | - | 0 |
| 3.29L | $0.00 |

Jockey: Clint Johnston-Porter
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Last start 9th of 13 at Bunbury Mdn on February 12 over 1400m, 4.5 len behind Luna Ascending with 56kg at $7.50. The start before that 3rd of 12 at Pinjarra Scarpside Mdn on January 25 over 1200m, 1.5 len behind God's Cross carrying 56kg at $26. Can bounce back to form.
Last Starts 12 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9/13 | 12/02/2026 | 18 | MDN 2U | $25,000.00 | Bunbury | 1400m | Good 4 | William Pike | 56kg | 1:25.45 | 7-9-9 | 5 |
| 4.7L | $7.50 |
| 3/12 | 25/01/2026 | 25 | MDN 2U | $25,000.00 | Pinjarra Scarpside | 1200m | Good 4 | Clint Johnston-Porter | 56kg | 1:12.75 | 11-11-3 | 8 |
| 1.5L | $26.00 |
| 8/10 | 31/12/2025 | 14 | MDN 3U | $25,000.00 | Pinjarra | 1300m | Good 4 | Clint Johnston-Porter | 56kg | 1:18.62 | 10-8-8 | 9 |
| 7.7L | $9.50 |
| 7/13 | 17/12/2025 | 269 | MDN 3U | $25,000.00 | Ascot | 1200m | Good 4 | Chanel Cooper | 54kg | 1:11.48 | 13-13-7 | 12 |
| 3.9L | $101.00 |
| 13/16 | 23/03/2025 | 17 | MDN 3 | $25,000.00 | Pinjarra | 1200m | Good 4 | Clint Johnston-Porter | 55kg | 1:11.95 | 13-11-13 | 10 |
| 10.0L | $21.00 |
| 6/11 | 06/03/2025 | 21 | MDN 3 | $25,000.00 | Pinjarra | 1200m | Good 4 | Clint Johnston-Porter | 55kg | 1:11.76 | 8-7-6 | 10 |
| 8.3L | $10.00 |
| 2/7 | 28/01/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Pinjarra Scarpside | 1000m | Good | Chanel Cooper | 0:58.63 | - | 0 |
| 0.21L | $0.00 | |
| 7/8 | 12/08/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Lark Hill | 950m | Soft | Joseph Azzopardi | 0:59.35 | - | 0 |
| 6.88L | $0.00 |