Nestled along the Burswood Peninsula in Perth, Western Australia, BELMONT PARK RACECOURSE carried the rhythm of the 2025 Winter Racing Season with another lively midweek meeting on Wednesday, 22nd October. The eight-race card unfolded from 10:59am to 3:10pm, offering a balanced mix of maidens, handicaps, and a feature Class 1 heat that kept fans and connections thoroughly engaged. The crisp air, steady crowd, and close finishes gave the day its typical Belmont charm — a blend of relaxed midweek spirit and genuine competition that defines winter racing in Perth.
Race 1: MCA POLYTRACK HANDICAP (10:59am, 1000 meters)
The meeting kicked off with energy as LADIES PRO crossed first in 00:58.65, masterfully steered by LUCY FIORE. Trainer GRANT & ALANA WILLIAMS had prepared the mount with care, breeder WATERSHED PARTNERSHIP saw the payoff, and owners MRS A D WILLIAMS, MRS J M HOWKINS, MS E CHAPPELL, MRS K M DRAGE, MRS H I FERGUSON, MRS C C ARTO, MRS C A GRANT, MRS N GROSSE, MS E HAREN, MS A HARLEY, MS C LINDOP, MRS K M MILES, MS C BORBAS, MRS A J SARDELIC, MRS M D TOMLINSON, MS L WITHER, MRS S BRENNAN, MRS J HUNTER, MRS J J STEENS and MRS E M QUINLIVAN delighted in an opening win. TENNESSEE SPIRIT gave a bold chase, while NINETYMILESTRAIGHT stayed on for third.
Race 2: MORLEY GROWERS MARKET MAIDEN (11:34am, 1200 meters)
In the second contest, OURGIRLCANRUN produced a smart finish to prevail in 01:10.90. HOLLY WATSON judged timing perfectly, MITCHELL PATEMAN’s setup proved effective, breeder MR P GURNEY took pride, and owners MR P R GURNEY, MRS C GURNEY, MR W N CHARTERIS, MRS K J TOMASINI, MRS A C SUMMERS, MISS R D GURNEY, MR C M DEWBERRY, MRS D R ABEL and MR D E LINES rejoiced. GABEX and HYPERREAL both ran on with credit to fill the frame.
Race 3: WITTENS IRRIGATION & DESIGN MAIDEN (12:09pm, 1200 meters)
The third race brought a solid test, with PONY UP showing grit to score in 01:11.97. LISA STAPLES managed the race well under pressure, PAUL JORDAN had the horse ready, breeder MR E GUAGLIARDO saw reward, and owner MRS L F JORDAN, MR R A G VINES, MR T J MORLEY, MR F OSORIO and MR J D ATHERTON enjoyed the result. RISING FAME pressed until late, and ITZABEAST kept on for third.
Race 4: RELIABLE ASSET MAINTENANCE MAIDEN (12:47pm, 1400 meters)
Midday pace stepped up, and STREAMLINED edged clear in 01:24.81. CLINT JOHNSTON-PORTER’s ride was controlled and decisive, MICHAEL GRANTHAM’s condition showed, breeder as well as owner PETERS INVESTMENTS PTY LTD benefitted and smiled with satisfaction. BERRY BLAST stayed close, while MASMELO sealed the minor place.
Race 5: QUAYCLEAN HANDICAP (1:22pm, 1000 meters)
The fifth event delivered quality as SPICY THANG found just enough to win in 00:59.12. JOEY AZZOPARDI made the difference in the run, LUKE FERNIE had executed the build-up neatly, breeder YARRADALE STUD added a success, and owners FIRST LIGHT RACING PTY LTD, YARRADALE STUD, FPSO’S FINEST FIVE, NORTH BEACH OLD BOYS, FATT RACING, MR A D J MCDONALD, MRS E HOLMES, MR G S DAWE, MR H J STALKER, MR R C HOLMES, SPICYNADO RACING, MRS S V DAWE, MR T A SMITH, MR W J SMITH, MR C JOHNSTEN, MR R ESQUANT, MR C SMITH, MR D CHAMOUN and MR D I HOLLYMAN basked in the moment. SAVAGE DANCER ran on strongly, with OVERDRIVE completing the frame.
Race 6: TABTOUCH – HAVE YOU GOT THE TOUCH HANDICAP (2:00pm, 1400 meters)
One of the stronger races of the day, PURE OBSESSION delivered in 01:26.09, securing the Class 1 heat under pressure. TROY TURNER judged it perfectly, COLIN WEBSTER’s preparation held firm, breeder KRISMAN PARK STUD saw pedigree rewarded, and owners MR C H WEBSTER, MRS L P WEBSTER, MR P G BRUCE, MRS C B BRUCE, MR W A BROOKS, MR J W BROOKS, MR J A ALLEN, MR J R SHERRINGTON, MR R A MACINTYRE, MR A THORNTON, MRS P THORNTON, MR D B WAKE, MRS R WAKE, MR B C DOHNT and MR R J SMITH took pride in the result. REEL SERENITY chased gallantly, while GRANDAD’S ADICTION held on for a place.
Race 7: UNITE RESOURCING HANDICAP (2:35pm, 1200 meters)
As the card neared its end, DELTASON closed strongly to take this in 01:11.67. LAQDAR RAMOLY’s timing and judgment shone, MERYL HAYLEY’s form stayed sharp, breeder MR D R HAMMARQUIST recorded another winner, and owner NORTHERN THOROUGHBREDS celebrated. GOLDEN DORE pushed hard for second, and KING’S DRAMA kept up to clinch third.
Race 8: BISLEY WORKWEAR HANDICAP (3:10pm, 1200 meters)
The finale gave the meeting a fitting finish as GOLD FLAKES surged home in 01:11.97, with NATIKA RIORDAN delivering under pressure. NEVILLE PARNHAM’s strategy paid off, breeder DE GREY PARK closed the day with a success, and owners MR N D PARNHAM, MRS C A PARNHAM, MR R C PEARSON, MR M J FAGAN and MR D K LEE left delighted. DUBAI’S DAUGHTER ran on bravely, while RIVA AQUARAMA stayed in contention for the final placing.
Belmont Park once again showcased why it remains Western Australia’s home of winter racing — where consistency meets competition and every meeting brings its own story. With the Belmont Winter Season still underway, the action continues soon, offering more opportunities for rising stars and seasoned performers alike. As Perth racing gradually builds toward its summer carnival at Ascot, today’s winners at Belmont can proudly claim their share of the spotlight.
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