BELMONT PARK RACECOURSE in Perth sets the stage for one of its key spring meetings with TABtouch Stakes Day on 20th September. With eight well-matched races between 10:59am and 3:12pm, the programme promises a blend of tactical sprints, staying challenges, and a prestigious feature – the TABtouch Stakes in Race 5. The day will showcase horses building momentum for the upcoming Ascot carnival, making it a crucial stepping stone for late-season ambitions.
Race 1: LAWN PRIDE AUSTRALIA PLATE (10:59am, 1000 metres)
The opener sets the tone, where 3-yr-olds like FIERY SPARK, SNITZALATTE and VIENNA CALLING will try to kick off the afternoon with authority, and OURGIRLCANRUN, SPICY THANG and GOOD AS HELL could keep things honest in the run to the post, setting an exciting pace for the day. Prize money: $80,000
Race 2: BUDGET MINI BUS HANDICAP (11:36am, 1000 metres)
Momentum builds in the second race as TAWKIN’ JIBBERISH, BONNIE LAD and PAINT IT RED look well-placed to feature, though MAKWELL SMART, BLACK ORA and KIMBERLEY CURRENCY may produce a storming finish to keep the result in doubt until late. Prize money: $60,000
Race 3: TABTOUCH – WESTSPEED PLATINUM HANDICAP (12:14pm, 1200 metres)
The third event may be one of the most competitive of the day with horses rated 58+ like MY HIDDEN UNIVERSE, LOVA SESSION and BARTIME could roll forward early, but GOLD FLAKES, DIEGO DYNAMITE and CHAMPEZE might be poised to strike when the leaders begin to tire. Prize money: $40,000
Race 4: WA RACEHORSE OWNERS’ ASSOCIATION TROPHY (12:50pm, 1000 metres)
This mid-card contest should prove a tactical battle, with horses rated 72+ stealing the limelight. GINNIVAN, GHOST WHO WALKS and KAY TEE WHY will be eyeing a breakthrough and UNDER INFLUENCE, VALSASSINA and NORICH likely to make them work for every stride. Prize money: $80,000
Race 5: TABTOUCH STAKES (1:25pm, 1650 metres)
The headline act – The Tabtouch Stakes — is where the big names meet. Horses rated 84+ like CURRIMUNDI, SENSESSIONAL and AUTUMN REBEL headline the field, with BLAZING AWAY, SISU WARRIOR and KAPTAIN KAOS lurking as the danger horse, ready to pounce if the race tempo suits. A pivotal moment for horses targeting bigger Ascot features. Prize money: $100,000
Race 6: BUDGET CAR AND TRUCK RENTAL HANDICAP (2:05pm, 1400 metres)
Post-feature energy remains high as horses aged 3 and up like CORN COB, BLAZING EMERALD and QUEEN OF JERUSALEM attempt to keep their good form going, though RIGHT TO SILENCE, RANDOM REWARDS and ROMMEO could play spoiler with a powerful closing run. Prize money: $60,000
Race 7: THE PETER SCOTT 50-YEARS TRIBUTE HANDICAP (2:40pm, 1650 metres)
The penultimate race raises the stakes again, with horses aged 2 and up like SHMOOV MOOVA, CLASSIC ROGUE and DECORATION looking to keep the momentum going, but MAGIC WHISTLE, ANTIQUE STAR, TWILIGHT TALE and ROMANTIC RULER may swoop late to shake up the finish and set up the finale. Prize money: $80,000
Race 8: MORLEY GROWERS MARKET HANDICAP (5:42pm, 1200 metres)
The day ends with the last race of 3-yr-olds and up, where DESERT NYMPH, KING ADVISO and IMMORTAL BLISS will aim to close out TABtouch Stakes Day in style, while JELLY CAN RUN, SIXINCH HEELS, ELITEONE and CANNY ROCK might deliver a final surprise to send the crowd home buzzing. Prize money: $80,000
TABtouch Stakes Day has always been a spring highlight at Belmont, and this year’s edition promises top-class racing, rising talent, and late-season drama. From the first race to the Stakes feature and beyond, the day offers a taste of what’s to come as Perth’s racing season builds towards Ascot’s big carnival.
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