Belmont Race 2 - Ted Martinovich – 2026 Wa Spirit Of Racing Winner (Bm66+)
EXCESS BAGGAGE (3) missed in a photo first-up before winning in a photo last start at this track and trip. Should be at her peak fitness now third-up and she still has plenty of upside. Can lob off the speed and come with a barnstorming finish once more. NICCIMOTA (1) was too good from up on the speed last start, working across from out wide and being too speedy. This shapes nicely again from a better draw this time and Cooper's claim is a bonus. Can bring up back-to-back wins. DAWN DANCER (8) comes here off a short freshen and a recent trial win. He went back-to-back before the break and looks primed on the back of that recent trial. He's a speedy customer who'll give a bold sight with no weight on his back. ETERNAL WINE (6) gets Pike on board now after finishing behind Niccimoto last time. Won't be far away. CANNYKEV (2) can resume on a positive note.

Jockey: Chanel Cooper
Weight: 60kgs
Stats
Comments
Second run back. First-up after three months raced right near the speed and boxed on; won by 1.75 len at this track on August 8 over 1000m on a heavy track defeating Eternal Wine carrying 56.5kg at $7.50. Previously second-up 10th of 13 in a Grad Hcp 60+ at Ascot on January 17 over 1000m, 4 len behind Santanova with 56.5kg at $11. Back with a bang and she can go on with it now.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/10 | 08/08/2026 | 84 | 1MW 3U | $60,000.00 | Belmont | 1000m | Heavy 8 | Chanel Cooper | 56.5kg | 1:00.56 | 3-2-1 | 10 |
| 1.8L | $7.50 |
| 1/8 | 20/07/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Belmont | 1000m | Soft | Holly Nottle | 1:00.30 | - | 0 |
| 7.62L | $0.00 | |
| 5/10 | 16/05/2026 | 28 | 1MW 2U | $60,000.00 | Belmont | 1000m | Soft 5 | Chanel Cooper | 57kg | 0:58.32 | 2-1-5 | 4 |
| 2.7L | $7.00 |
| 4/10 | 18/04/2026 | 16 | 1MW 2U | $60,000.00 | Ascot | 1000m | Soft 5 | Chanel Cooper | 57kg | 0:58.96 | 2-1-4 | 8 |
| 1.4L | $9.00 |
| 1/6 | 02/04/2026 | 15 | CL3 2U | $30,000.00 | Belmont | 1000m | Good 4 | Chanel Cooper | 58kg | 0:57.25 | 1-1-1 | 2 |
| 1.9L | $3.80 |
| 2/5 | 18/03/2026 | 7 | CL3 2U | $30,000.00 | Ascot | 1000m | Good 4 | Chanel Cooper | 57.5kg | 0:58.94 | 2-2-2 | 5 |
| 0.1L | $2.45 |
| 7/9 | 11/03/2026 | 32 | CL5 2U | $30,000.00 | Ascot | 1000m | Good 4 | Chanel Cooper | 56kg | 0:58.36 | 3-2-7 | 5 |
| 5.0L | $5.00 |
| 1/9 | 08/12/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Belmont | 1000m | Good | Kayla Holroyd | 1:00.52 | - | 0 |
| 0.77L | $0.00 |

Jockey: Natika Riordan
Weight: 59kgs
Stats
Comments
Is first-up after a break of four-and-a-half months and has been in the money when fresh before. Finished off last preparation fourth of 8 at Ascot Rtg 65+ April 4 over 1000m, 3 len behind Thermosphere Lad carrying 54.5kg at $3.60. First up last campaign second of 12 at this track Mdn November 19 over 1200m, 1.5 len behind Flash Dancer carrying 58kg at $3.60. Has claims if presented on song.
Last Starts 18 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 | 03/08/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Belmont | 1000m | Soft | Jefferson Tsang | 1:01.45 | - | 0 |
| 1.14L | $0.00 | |
| 4/8 | 04/04/2026 | 14 | BM66+ 2U | $80,000.00 | Ascot | 1000m | Good 4 | Natika Riordan | 54.5kg | 0:57.79 | 4-4-4 | 7 |
| 2.9L | $3.60 |
| 1/8 | 21/03/2026 | 17 | 1MW 2U | $60,000.00 | Ascot | 1000m | Good 4 | Natika Riordan | 54.5kg | 0:58.02 | 3-3-1 | 6 |
| 1.5L | $7.00 |
| 3/10 | 04/03/2026 | 17 | NMW1Y 2U | $35,000.00 | Belmont | 1000m | Good 4 | William Pike | 57.5kg | 0:58.38 | 8-7-3 | 5 |
| 1.1L | $2.10 |
| 2/8 | 15/02/2026 | 11 | BM66+ 2U | $80,000.00 | Ascot | 1000m | Good 4 | William Pike | 54kg | 0:58.50 | 7-7-2 | 6 |
| 0.2L | $7.50 |
| 1/10 | 04/02/2026 | 11 | CL1 2U | $30,000.00 | Ascot | 1000m | Good 4 | Natika Riordan | 57.5kg | 0:59.30 | 5-5-1 | 6 |
| 0.5L | $2.50 |
| 5/10 | 24/01/2026 | 34 | NMW1Y 4U | $40,000.00 | Ascot | 1100m | Good 4 | Chanel Cooper | 54.5kg | 1:04.75 | 5-7-5 | 2 |
| 2.9L | $8.00 |
| 1/7 | 10/11/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Belmont | 1000m | Good | Brayden Gaerth | 0:59.79 | - | 0 |
| 0.01L | $0.00 |

Jockey: Holly Watson
Weight: 58.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Third-up today and won third-up in the past. First-up 2nd of 13 in a Grad Hcp 60+ at this track on July 11 over 1000m, nose behind Bonnie Lad carrying 55kg at $14. Second-up was well back until straightening; raced back then made ground from the turn; won by a nose at this track on August 1 over 1000m on a soft track defeating Girls Day Out with 54kg at $7. Narrow winner last time but she's trending the right way and can repeat the dose.
Last Starts 20 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 | 01/08/2026 | 21 | BM66+ 3U | $80,000.00 | Belmont | 1000m | Soft 5 | Holly Watson | 54kg | 0:58.37 | 8-8-1 | 6 |
| 0.1L | $7.00 |
| 2/13 | 11/07/2026 | 112 | 1MW 2U | $60,000.00 | Belmont | 1000m | Good 4 | Holly Watson | 55kg | 0:58.53 | 11-9-2 | 11 |
| 0.1L | $14.00 |
| 6/6 | 21/03/2026 | 21 | OPEN 3 | $80,000.00 | Ascot | 1200m | Good 4 | Chris Parnham | 55.5kg | 1:09.66 | 6-6-6 | 3 |
| 7.4L | $5.50 |
| 2/9 | 28/02/2026 | 17 | 1MW 2U | $60,000.00 | Ascot | 1000m | Good 4 | Brad Parnham | 54kg | 0:58.66 | 8-7-2 | 8 |
| 0.2L | $6.00 |
| 1/10 | 11/02/2026 | 10 | CL1 2U | $30,000.00 | Belmont | 1200m | Good 3 | William Pike | 57kg | 1:11.74 | 10-10-1 | 10 |
| 0.3L | $1.60 |
| 7/9 | 01/02/2026 | 125 | LR OPEN 3 | $125,000.00 | Bunbury | 1200m | Good 4 | Holly Watson | 53kg | 1:10.17 | 9-9-7 | 6 |
| 2.5L | $9.00 |
| 1/10 | 19/01/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Belmont | 1000m | Good | William Pike | 1:02.59 | - | 0 |
| 1.05L | $0.00 | |
| 1/8 | 18/08/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Belmont | 400m | Soft | Chris Parnham | 0:24.21 | - | 0 |
| 0.26L | $0.00 |

Jockey: Lucy Fiore
Weight: 58.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Has won previously first-up and resumes here after a break of five months. Finished off last preparation when last of 8 at Ascot Rtg 72+ March 21 over 1000m, 4 len behind Tycoon Harry carrying 54kg at $11. Previous preparation first-up won by nose Bunbury Cl1 December 28 over 1000m defeating Ripper Farooq carrying 57.5kg at $4.60. Can play a major role.
Last Starts 153 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/8 | 21/03/2026 | 7 | BM72+ 2U | $80,000.00 | Ascot | 1000m | Good 4 | Lucy Fiore | 54kg | 0:58.26 | 5-5-8 | 8 |
| 3.8L | $11.00 |
| 1/8 | 14/03/2026 | 14 | BM66+ 2U | $80,000.00 | Ascot | 1000m | Good 4 | Lucy Fiore | 54kg | 0:57.84 | 6-7-1 | 7 |
| 0.2L | $15.00 |
| 1/9 | 28/02/2026 | 14 | 1MW 2U | $60,000.00 | Ascot | 1000m | Good 4 | Lucy Fiore | 55kg | 0:58.66 | 7-8-1 | 6 |
| 0.2L | $31.00 |
| 5/12 | 14/02/2026 | 19 | BM66+ FM 2U | $80,000.00 | Pinjarra | 1200m | Good 4 | Holly Nottle | 51kg | 1:10.05 | 2-2-5 | 3 |
| 3.9L | $8.00 |
| 1/10 | 26/01/2026 | 29 | CL3 2U | $30,000.00 | Bunbury | 1100m | Good 4 | Brad Parnham | 56.5kg | 1:05.78 | 1-1-1 | 7 |
| 1.0L | $7.50 |
| 1/9 | 28/12/2025 | 151 | CL1 3U | $30,000.00 | Bunbury | 1000m | Good 4 | Chris Parnham | 57.5kg | 0:59.45 | 5-5-1 | 5 |
| 0.1L | $4.60 |
| 3/7 | 04/11/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Lark Hill | 950m | Good | Clint Johnston-Porter | 0:56.43 | - | 0 |
| 1.83L | $0.00 | |
| 5/9 | 29/01/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Lark Hill | 950m | Good | Jade Mc Naught | 0:57.69 | - | 0 |
| 4.01L | $0.00 |

Jockey: Clint Johnston-Porter
Weight: 58kgs
Stats
Comments
Last start 5th of 11 in a Rtg 66+ at this track on August 8 over 1200m, on rain affected going; 3 len behind Hey Pino carrying 55.5kg at $31. The run before that ran on strongly from last on the turn; 4th of 10 in a 0Mwly at this track on July 29 over 1000m, 1.1 len behind Mai Aloha with 58.5kg at $31. Prepared to risk in this line-up.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/11 | 08/08/2026 | 10 | BM66+ 3U | $80,000.00 | Belmont | 1200m | Heavy 9 | Clint Johnston-Porter | 55.5kg | 1:14.94 | 8-9-5 | 7 |
| 3.2L | $31.00 |
| 4/10 | 29/07/2026 | 25 | NMW1Y 2U | $35,000.00 | Belmont | 1000m | Good 4 | Austin Galati | 58.5kg | 0:57.59 | 10-10-4 | 9 |
| 1.1L | $31.00 |
| 8/9 | 04/07/2026 | 3 | BM66+ 2U | $80,000.00 | Belmont | 1000m | Soft 6 | Natasha Faithfull | 55.5kg | 0:57.92 | 9-9-8 | 4 |
| 9.4L | $16.00 |
| 1/9 | 01/07/2026 | 13 | CL5 2U | $30,000.00 | Belmont | 1000m | Heavy 8 | Austin Galati | 57.5kg | 0:59.59 | 8-8-1 | 9 |
| 0.1L | $10.00 |
| 6/9 | 18/06/2026 | 15 | CL5 2U | $30,000.00 | Northam | 1000m | Good 4 | Holly Nottle | 57kg | 0:58.63 | 7-8-6 | 7 |
| 2.0L | $12.00 |
| 3/8 | 03/06/2026 | 14 | CL5 2U | $30,000.00 | Belmont | 1000m | Soft 5 | William Pike | 57kg | 0:58.26 | 4-5-3 | 2 |
| 1.7L | $4.40 |
| 3/9 | 04/05/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Lark Hill | 930m | Good | Holly Nottle | 0:56.11 | - | 0 |
| 5.58L | $0.00 | |
| 3/10 | 16/06/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Lark Hill | 930m | Soft | Natasha Faithfull | 0:55.36 | - | 0 |
| 1.46L | $0.00 |

Jockey: William Pike
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Recent form sound. Most recently 2nd of 10 in a Grad Hcp 60+ at this track on August 8 over 1000m, on heavy track; 1.75 len behind Niccimota carrying 57kg at $7.50. The race before that made significant ground from the rear of the field 2nd of 10 in a 0Mwly at this track on July 29 over 1000m, head behind Mai Aloha with 56.5kg at $9.50. Racing well and now gets Pike on board.
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 | 08/08/2026 | 10 | 1MW 3U | $60,000.00 | Belmont | 1000m | Heavy 8 | Shaun Mcgruddy | 57kg | 1:00.56 | 8-7-2 | 8 |
| 1.8L | $7.50 |
| 2/10 | 29/07/2026 | 18 | NMW1Y 2U | $35,000.00 | Belmont | 1000m | Good 4 | Chris Parnham | 56.5kg | 0:57.59 | 9-8-2 | 10 |
| 0.2L | $9.50 |
| 6/13 | 11/07/2026 | 21 | 1MW 2U | $60,000.00 | Belmont | 1000m | Good 4 | Joey Azzopardi | 56kg | 0:58.53 | 7-5-6 | 10 |
| 3.1L | $14.00 |
| 3/10 | 20/06/2026 | 21 | 1MW 2U | $60,000.00 | Belmont | 1000m | Good 4 | Brad Parnham | 56kg | 0:58.31 | 6-4-3 | 5 |
| 1.7L | $4.80 |
| 2/7 | 30/05/2026 | 66 | OPEN 3 | $80,000.00 | Belmont | 1000m | Soft 6 | Brad Parnham | 56kg | 0:57.99 | 3-5-2 | 1 |
| 1.2L | $14.00 |
| 3/9 | 18/05/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Lark Hill | 930m | Good | Chris Parnham | 0:58.42 | - | 0 |
| 3.91L | $0.00 | |
| 1/5 | 25/03/2026 | 13 | NMW1Y 3 | $35,000.00 | Belmont | 1000m | Good 4 | Chris Parnham | 59kg | 0:58.84 | 4-4-1 | 2 |
| 1.3L | $2.05 |
| 1/8 | 12/01/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Lark Hill | 950m | Good | Kyra Yuill | 0:56.13 | - | 0 |
| 0.85L | $0.00 |

Jockey: Zephen Johnston-Porter
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Returns from a 49-day let-up. At the latest run 7th of 9 in a Westspeed Plat at this track on July 4 over 1200m, on a slow track; 4.5 len behind Girls Day Out carrying 57.5kg at $9. The start before that sat on the pace before fading 7th of 9 in a Cl5 at this track on July 1 over 1000m, in the wet; 2 len behind Under Influence with 56.5kg at $7.50. Needs to do more. Prepared to overlook.
Last Starts 48 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/9 | 04/07/2026 | 3 | NMW1Y 4U | $40,000.00 | Belmont | 1200m | Soft 6 | Zephen Johnston-Porter | 57.5kg | 1:12.12 | 5-7-7 | 1 |
| 4.4L | $9.00 |
| 7/9 | 01/07/2026 | 25 | CL5 2U | $30,000.00 | Belmont | 1000m | Heavy 8 | Zephen Johnston-Porter | 56.5kg | 0:59.59 | 4-4-7 | 5 |
| 1.9L | $7.50 |
| 6/7 | 06/06/2026 | 21 | NMW1Y 4U | $40,000.00 | Belmont | 1000m | Good 4 | Clint Johnston-Porter | 59kg | 0:58.06 | 6-6-6 | 5 |
| 2.5L | $4.80 |
| 1/8 | 16/05/2026 | 14 | NMW1Y 4U | $40,000.00 | Belmont | 1200m | Soft 5 | Zephen Johnston-Porter | 55.5kg | 1:12.29 | 8-7-1 | 7 |
| 0.1L | $9.50 |
| 5/9 | 02/05/2026 | 21 | NMW1Y 4U | $40,000.00 | Ascot | 1100m | Good 4 | Zephen Johnston-Porter | 56.5kg | 1:04.59 | 9-8-5 | 9 |
| 4.2L | $6.00 |
| 2/9 | 11/04/2026 | 154 | NMW1Y 4U | $40,000.00 | Ascot | 1000m | Good 4 | Zephen Johnston-Porter | 57kg | 0:58.04 | 3-3-2 | 1 |
| 1.1L | $6.50 |
| 1/9 | 30/03/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Belmont | 1000m | Soft | Zephen Johnston-Porter | 1:01.47 | - | 0 |
| 1.09L | $0.00 | |
| 5/10 | 09/06/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Belmont | 1000m | Good | Jordan Turner | 0:59.26 | - | 0 |
| 3.02L | $0.00 |

Jockey: Victoria Corver
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Chasing a hat-trick. Comes off a 42 day let-up. Most recently won by 2 len at this track on July 11 over 1000m defeating Morning Thunder carrying 56kg at $16. The race before that won by 1.0 len at Northam on July 9 over 1100m in soft going defeating Delzee carrying 55.5kg at $4. Aiming for the hat-trick and should get every chance.
Last Starts 4 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/6 | 17/08/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Belmont | 400m | Good | Victoria Corver | 0:23.32 | - | 0 |
| 1.59L | $0.00 | |
| 1/13 | 11/07/2026 | 2 | OPEN 2 | $80,000.00 | Belmont | 1000m | Good 4 | Natasha Faithfull | 56kg | 0:58.78 | 1-1-1 | 5 |
| 1.9L | $16.00 |
| 1/12 | 09/07/2026 | 47 | MDN 2U | $25,000.00 | Northam | 1100m | Soft 5 | Victoria Corver | 55.5kg | 1:04.97 | 1-1-1 | 1 |
| 1.0L | $4.00 |
| 1/10 | 29/06/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Lark Hill | 930m | Soft | Sharni Webster | 0:57.87 | - | 0 |
| 2.59L | $0.00 | |
| 8/10 | 23/05/2026 | 98 | OPEN 2 | $80,000.00 | Belmont | 1000m | Good 4 | Victoria Corver | 57kg | 0:58.28 | 2-3-8 | 4 |
| 6.7L | $21.00 |
| 12/14 | 14/02/2026 | 35 | LR OPEN 2 | $250,000.00 | Pinjarra | 1200m | Good 4 | Victoria Corver | 57kg | 1:11.57 | 4-6-12 | 9 |
| 9.9L | $101.00 |
| 6/10 | 10/01/2026 | 91 | OPEN 2 | $80,000.00 | Ascot | 1100m | Good 4 | Steven Parnham | 57kg | 1:05.03 | 1-1-6 | 8 |
| 4.4L | $3.50 |
| 2/9 | 11/10/2025 | - | OPEN 2 | $80,000.00 | Ascot | 1000m | Good 4 | Steven Parnham | 57kg | 0:59.77 | 6-6-2 | 5 |
| 2.0L | $7.50 |