Belmont Race 3 - Happy 70th Birthday Gavin Mcswain (Bm72+)
GINNIVAN (1) is on the back-up after narrowly going down in the Nicopolis Stakes last week. That followed another narrow second placing to the same horse - Haida Gwaii - and he will appreciate her absence here. Lots of weight but gets in well after the claim. POND MASTER (5) resumed over 1000m at this track last start and was too good for his rivals, scoring by a nose. Has never missed the frame second-up and looks sure to be in the finish again. HEY PINO (7) gave the leaders a start last start and made little impact in the straight when sixth, beaten 8 lengths, over this journey at this track. Finds a nice race and can figure in the finish. PLATINUM SHOT (3) will be better with the first-up run out of the way, draws well and warrants major respect due to a second-up record that reads 5 starts for a win, a second and two thirds. COUNTRY GOD (8) was out of the money when resuming from a spell last start over 1200m at this track, beaten 2.5 lengths, but can improve from the low draw.

Jockey: Jefferson Tsang
Weight: 62.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Most recently tracked the speed and boxed on steadily 2nd of 11 in a Nicopolis at this track on September 12 over 1200m, slow going long-neck behind Haida Gwaii with 56.5kg at $10. The start before that set the pace for much of the race 2nd in a small field in a Jolly Beggar at this track on August 29 over 1000m, on a slow track; neck behind Haida Gwaii carrying 56kg at $5. On the back-up after great run in tougher grade, so warrants much respect.
Last Starts 7 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/11 | 12/09/2026 | 14 | OPEN 3U | $100,000.00 | Belmont | 1200m | Soft 5 | Holly Nottle | 56.5kg | 1:11.84 | 2-2-2 | 10 |
| 0.4L | $10.00 |
| 2/6 | 29/08/2026 | 14 | BM84+ 3U | $100,000.00 | Belmont | 1000m | Soft 5 | Steven Parnham | 56kg | 0:58.63 | 1-1-2 | 1 |
| 0.3L | $5.00 |
| 1/7 | 15/08/2026 | 21 | BM72+ 3U | $80,000.00 | Belmont | 1000m | Good 4 | Chanel Cooper | 58kg | 0:58.00 | 3-3-1 | 6 |
| 0.2L | $18.00 |
| 4/8 | 25/07/2026 | 35 | BM72+ 2U | $80,000.00 | Belmont | 1000m | Good 4 | Chanel Cooper | 57.5kg | 0:57.91 | 3-3-4 | 4 |
| 2.1L | $16.00 |
| 9/10 | 20/06/2026 | 21 | BM72+ 2U | $80,000.00 | Belmont | 1000m | Good 4 | Chanel Cooper | 58kg | 0:58.23 | 3-3-9 | 8 |
| 2.8L | $21.00 |
| 6/8 | 30/05/2026 | 217 | BM72+ 2U | $80,000.00 | Belmont | 1000m | Soft 6 | Chanel Cooper | 58kg | 0:57.86 | 3-4-6 | 3 |
| 2.4L | $18.00 |
| 3/6 | 11/05/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Ascot | 1000m | Good | Kayla Holroyd | 53.5kg | 1:00.77 | - | 0 |
| 1.2L | $0.00 |
| 7/7 | 28/04/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Belmont | 1000m | Soft | Jason Brown | 52kg | 0:59.84 | - | 0 |
| 7.73L | $0.00 |

Jockey: Shaun Mcgruddy
Weight: 59.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Second run back. First-up after five months ran second last of 8 in a Rtg 72+ at this track on September 5 over 1000m, slow going 4.5 len behind Pond Master with 59.5kg at $41. Previously second-up ran last of 8 in a Rtg 70+ at Albany on November 27 over 1230m, 9 len behind Gift Of The Heart carrying 59kg at $8.50. Looks tested on the first up effort.
Last Starts 14 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/8 | 05/09/2026 | 140 | BM72+ 3U | $80,000.00 | Belmont | 1000m | Soft 5 | Shaun Mcgruddy | 59.5kg | 0:57.47 | 6-7-7 | 8 |
| 4.4L | $41.00 |
| 3/4 | 31/08/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Belmont | 1000m | Good | Shaun Mcgruddy | 52kg | 1:04.91 | - | 0 |
| 0.8L | $0.00 |
| 10/10 | 18/04/2026 | 14 | BM72+ 2U | $80,000.00 | Ascot | 1600m | Soft 5 | Shaun Mcgruddy | 59.5kg | 1:37.08 | 1-1-10 | 4 |
| 7.6L | $12.00 |
| 1/8 | 04/04/2026 | 14 | BM72+ 2U | $80,000.00 | Ascot | 1400m | Good 4 | Shaun Mcgruddy | 57.5kg | 1:24.56 | 1-1-1 | 5 |
| 0.9L | $4.20 |
| 6/13 | 21/03/2026 | 14 | LR OPEN 2U | $125,000.00 | Ascot | 1500m | Good 4 | Shaun Mcgruddy | 54kg | 1:29.04 | 1-1-6 | 1 |
| 2.2L | $26.00 |
| 1/10 | 07/03/2026 | 7 | BM72+ 2U | $80,000.00 | Bunbury | 1400m | Good 4 | Shaun Mcgruddy | 55.5kg | 1:23.48 | 1-1-1 | 1 |
| 2.8L | $17.00 |
| 5/8 | 28/02/2026 | 13 | BM72+ 2U | $80,000.00 | Ascot | 1000m | Good 4 | Shaun Mcgruddy | 55.5kg | 0:58.23 | 4-3-5 | 1 |
| 1.7L | $26.00 |
| 3/8 | 02/11/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Albany | 1000m | Good | Natasha Faithfull | 46kg | 1:01.03 | - | 0 |
| 1.25L | $0.00 |

Jockey: Clint Johnston-Porter
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Second-up. First-up after four months 5th of 8 in a Rtg 66+ at this track on August 29 over 1200m, 3 len behind Six Shooter with 60kg at $41. Previously second-up 3rd of 12 in a 0Mwly at Ascot on January 14 over 1200m, 2 len behind Let's Talk with 56.5kg at $6.50. Better for the fresh run and has a great record second-up (5-1-1-2).
Last Starts 21 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/8 | 29/08/2026 | 112 | BM66+ 3U | $80,000.00 | Belmont | 1200m | Good 4 | Natasha Faithfull | 60kg | 1:12.11 | 7-7-5 | 7 |
| 2.9L | $41.00 |
| 5/5 | 17/08/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Belmont | 1000m | Good | Zephen Johnston-Porter | 54kg | 1:02.93 | - | 0 |
| 1.32L | $0.00 |
| 5/14 | 09/05/2026 | 14 | BM72+ 2U | $80,000.00 | Ascot | 1400m | Good 4 | Holly Watson | 57.5kg | 1:22.10 | 5-4-5 | 4 |
| 3.3L | $21.00 |
| 4/9 | 25/04/2026 | 14 | LR OPEN FM 2U | $125,000.00 | Ascot | 1400m | Good 4 | Holly Watson | 55kg | 1:23.28 | 4-5-4 | 3 |
| 2.0L | $61.00 |
| 8/8 | 11/04/2026 | 35 | OPEN FM 2U | $100,000.00 | Ascot | 1200m | Good 4 | Holly Nottle | 55kg | 1:09.21 | 3-4-8 | 3 |
| 4.4L | $31.00 |
| 7/10 | 07/03/2026 | 21 | BM72+ 2U | $80,000.00 | Bunbury | 1400m | Good 4 | Chris Parnham | 57.5kg | 1:23.48 | 2-4-7 | 9 |
| 5.1L | $12.00 |
| 1/6 | 14/02/2026 | 7 | BM72+ 2U | $80,000.00 | Pinjarra | 1400m | Good 4 | Holly Nottle | 52.5kg | 1:22.97 | 1-1-1 | 1 |
| 1.1L | $3.00 |
| 3/12 | 15/12/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Lark Hill | 950m | Good | Natasha Faithfull | 46kg | 0:56.30 | - | 0 |
| 1.48L | $0.00 |

Jockey: Brad Parnham
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Third-up today and won third-up previously. First-up raced right near the speed and boxed on; won by a neck in a Rtg 66+ at this track on August 29 over 1200m defeating Swansee with 58kg at $12. Second run from a spell 11th of 13 in a Rtg 66+ at this track on September 12 over 1200m, on a slow track; 7 len behind Hurricane Harley with 60kg at $20. Deserves another chance after last-start flop because fresh win was good.
Last Starts 7 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11/13 | 12/09/2026 | 14 | BM66+ 3U | $80,000.00 | Belmont | 1200m | Soft 5 | Brad Parnham | 60kg | 1:11.03 | 4-6-11 | 7 |
| 7.3L | $20.00 |
| 1/8 | 29/08/2026 | 259 | BM66+ 3U | $80,000.00 | Belmont | 1200m | Good 4 | Brad Parnham | 58kg | 1:12.11 | 3-3-1 | 3 |
| 0.3L | $12.00 |
| 2/8 | 24/08/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Lark Hill | 950m | Soft | Chris Parnham | 52kg | 0:58.28 | - | 0 |
| 3.13L | $0.00 |
| 2/5 | 10/08/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Lark Hill | 950m | Soft | Brad Parnham | 56.5kg | 0:57.95 | - | 0 |
| 1.84L | $0.00 |
| 6/12 | 13/12/2025 | 14 | BM72+ 3U | $80,000.00 | Ascot | 1200m | Good 4 | Chris Parnham | 55kg | 1:09.51 | 4-4-6 | 6 |
| 1.7L | $6.00 |
| 9/15 | 29/11/2025 | 161 | 1MW 3U | $60,000.00 | Ascot | 1200m | Good 4 | Brad Parnham | 61kg | 1:10.67 | 8-5-9 | 8 |
| 2.6L | $12.00 |
| 7/15 | 21/06/2025 | 24 | BM66+ 2U | $80,000.00 | Pinjarra | 1400m | Heavy 9 | Brad Parnham | 57.5kg | 1:26.60 | 3-2-7 | 8 |
| 4.2L | $7.00 |
| 1/8 | 28/05/2025 | 27 | 1MW 2U | $60,000.00 | Pinjarra Scarpside | 1400m | Good 4 | Brad Parnham | 60kg | 1:24.10 | 2-2-1 | 6 |
| 0.1L | $1.55 |

Jockey: Austin Galati
Weight: 56.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Second run back. First-up after three months ran on from midfield and won by a nose in a Rtg 72+ at this track on September 5 over 1000m in soft going defeating Pin Deep with 54.5kg at $5.50. Previously second-up 2nd of 9 in a Rtg 66+ at Ascot on April 11 over 1400m, 0.7 len behind Rally The Troops carrying 59kg at $8. In the money when second up in the past and can add to that record today.
Last Starts 14 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/8 | 05/09/2026 | 86 | BM72+ 3U | $80,000.00 | Belmont | 1000m | Soft 5 | William Pike | 54.5kg | 0:57.47 | 4-5-1 | 7 |
| 0.1L | $5.50 |
| 2/5 | 24/08/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Lark Hill | 950m | Soft | Austin Galati | 55kg | 0:58.78 | - | 0 |
| 1.29L | $0.00 |
| 12/15 | 11/06/2026 | 7 | CL5 2U | $30,000.00 | Bunbury | 1200m | Soft 6 | William Pike | 61kg | 1:14.08 | 13-12-12 | 5 |
| 10.0L | $3.20 |
| 8/14 | 04/06/2026 | 12 | CL5 2U | $30,000.00 | Pinjarra Scarpside | 1400m | Good 4 | Natika Riordan | 59kg | 1:24.04 | 12-12-8 | 12 |
| 4.0L | $4.80 |
| 11/15 | 23/05/2026 | 14 | BM66+ 2U | $80,000.00 | Belmont | 1600m | Good 4 | Jarrad Noske | 59kg | 1:37.06 | 11-12-11 | 9 |
| 5.1L | $16.00 |
| 4/14 | 09/05/2026 | 14 | BM72+ 2U | $80,000.00 | Ascot | 1400m | Good 4 | Shaun Mcgruddy | 56kg | 1:22.10 | 10-6-4 | 2 |
| 2.2L | $14.00 |
| 6/10 | 25/04/2026 | 14 | BM72+ 2U | $80,000.00 | Ascot | 1200m | Good 4 | Jarrad Noske | 58.5kg | 1:10.47 | 5-6-6 | 2 |
| 3.3L | $14.00 |
| 2/7 | 09/03/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Lark Hill | 950m | Good | William Pike | 51kg | 0:57.33 | - | 0 |
| 1.29L | $0.00 |

Jockey: Holly Nottle
Weight: 56.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Back from a spell. Finished off last campaign fifth of 12 at Ascot Rtg 66+ May 2 over 1400m, 2.25 len behind Auto Cruise with 57.5kg at $11. First up last campaign fourth of 10 at this track Cl3 November 12 over 1200m, 1.5 len behind Maalis Song with 59.5kg at $6. Will improve on whatever he does in this.
Last Starts 26 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/5 | 24/08/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Lark Hill | 950m | Soft | Natasha Faithfull | 46kg | 0:57.97 | - | 0 |
| 0.04L | $0.00 |
| 5/12 | 02/05/2026 | 21 | BM66+ 2U | $80,000.00 | Ascot | 1400m | Good 4 | Holly Nottle | 57.5kg | 1:23.44 | 12-11-5 | 10 |
| 2.2L | $11.00 |
| 1/9 | 11/04/2026 | 17 | BM66+ 2U | $80,000.00 | Ascot | 1400m | Good 4 | Holly Nottle | 55.5kg | 1:23.12 | 9-8-1 | 6 |
| 0.7L | $7.00 |
| 1/11 | 25/03/2026 | 11 | NMW1Y 2U | $35,000.00 | Belmont | 1400m | Good 4 | Holly Nottle | 56.5kg | 1:24.29 | 9-9-1 | 5 |
| 3.0L | $2.70 |
| 6/14 | 14/03/2026 | 21 | 1MW 2U | $60,000.00 | Ascot | 1400m | Good 4 | William Pike | 59.5kg | 1:23.24 | 7-9-6 | 5 |
| 1.3L | $4.60 |
| 3/15 | 21/02/2026 | 21 | 1MW 2U | $60,000.00 | Ascot | 1400m | Good 4 | Brad Parnham | 58.5kg | 1:24.34 | 13-9-3 | 13 |
| 1.2L | $13.00 |
| 4/9 | 31/01/2026 | 7 | 1MW 2U | $60,000.00 | Ascot | 1500m | Good 4 | Chris Parnham | 58.5kg | 1:29.45 | 4-3-4 | 2 |
| 2.1L | $2.70 |
| 1/11 | 03/11/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Lark Hill | 950m | Good | Natasha Faithfull | 46kg | 0:57.54 | - | 0 |
| 0.48L | $0.00 |

Jockey: Shaun O'donnell
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Most recently 6th of 8 in a Rtg 72+ at this track on August 22 over 1200m, slow going 8 len behind Lord Shiva carrying 54kg at $7.50. The race before that ran on from midfield and won by 0.5 len in a Rtg 66+ at this track on August 8 over 1200m on a heavy track defeating Asif with 55kg at $8. Not a great draw again but capable of a bold run.
Last Starts 28 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/8 | 22/08/2026 | 14 | BM72+ 3U | $80,000.00 | Belmont | 1200m | Soft 5 | Chanel Cooper | 54kg | 1:10.93 | 8-7-6 | 8 |
| 8.3L | $7.50 |
| 1/11 | 08/08/2026 | 21 | BM66+ 3U | $80,000.00 | Belmont | 1200m | Heavy 9 | Chanel Cooper | 55kg | 1:14.94 | 5-5-1 | 5 |
| 0.5L | $8.00 |
| 11/15 | 18/07/2026 | 14 | BM66+ 2U | $80,000.00 | Belmont | 1400m | Soft 7 | Chanel Cooper | 55.5kg | 1:26.54 | 13-12-11 | 15 |
| 4.4L | $9.50 |
| 2/16 | 04/07/2026 | 21 | 1MW 2U | $60,000.00 | Belmont | 1300m | Soft 6 | Chanel Cooper | 58kg | 1:18.92 | 15-15-2 | 13 |
| 0.5L | $8.50 |
| 3/14 | 13/06/2026 | 7 | BM66+ 2U | $80,000.00 | Belmont | 1650m | Soft 6 | Paul Harvey | 57kg | 1:41.15 | 11-13-3 | 9 |
| 2.3L | $4.20 |
| 2/16 | 06/06/2026 | 14 | BM66+ 2U | $80,000.00 | Belmont | 1400m | Good 4 | Paul Harvey | 56.5kg | 1:23.12 | 6-4-2 | 1 |
| 0.2L | $5.50 |
| 2/11 | 04/05/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Lark Hill | 930m | Good | Paul Harvey | 0:55.55 | - | 0 |
| 3.13L | $0.00 | |
| 1/9 | 17/11/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Lark Hill | 950m | Good | Natasha Faithfull | 46kg | 0:57.13 | - | 0 |
| 0.2L | $0.00 |

Jockey: Chris Parnham
Weight: 54kgs
Stats
Comments
Second-up. First-up after five months 4th of 8 in a Rtg 66+ at this track on August 29 over 1200m, 2.5 len behind Six Shooter with 56kg at $3.70. Previously second-up 6th of 13 in a 3yo Hcp 62+ at Bunbury on March 7 over 1200m, 1.5 len behind Swingman carrying 60kg at $8. Rates highly and is among the leading hopes.
Last Starts 21 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/8 | 29/08/2026 | 140 | BM66+ 3U | $80,000.00 | Belmont | 1200m | Good 4 | Chris Parnham | 56kg | 1:12.11 | 4-4-4 | 2 |
| 2.4L | $3.70 |
| 3/5 | 17/08/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Belmont | 1000m | Good | Steven Parnham | 1:02.93 | - | 0 |
| 0.48L | $0.00 | |
| 7/10 | 11/04/2026 | 7 | 1MW 2U | $60,000.00 | Ascot | 1200m | Good 4 | Jason Brown | 58.5kg | 1:09.60 | 3-3-7 | 5 |
| 3.2L | $9.50 |
| 5/9 | 04/04/2026 | 14 | OPEN 3 | $80,000.00 | Ascot | 1400m | Good 4 | Natika Riordan | 57kg | 1:22.78 | 3-2-5 | 5 |
| 3.2L | $3.60 |
| 3/6 | 21/03/2026 | 14 | OPEN 3 | $80,000.00 | Ascot | 1200m | Good 4 | Natika Riordan | 57kg | 1:09.66 | 3-3-3 | 4 |
| 1.0L | $5.50 |
| 6/13 | 07/03/2026 | 21 | OPEN 3 | $80,000.00 | Bunbury | 1200m | Good 4 | Chris Parnham | 60kg | 1:10.65 | 7-10-6 | 8 |
| 1.6L | $8.00 |
| 3/16 | 14/02/2026 | 91 | LR OPEN 3 | $250,000.00 | Pinjarra | 1200m | Good 4 | Chris Parnham | 57kg | 1:09.92 | 8-7-3 | 9 |
| 2.1L | $16.00 |
| 5/10 | 02/02/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Belmont | 1000m | Good | Steven Parnham | 1:01.14 | - | 0 |
| 4.45L | $0.00 |