Belmont Racecourse carried a sharp midweek rhythm on February 11, as Perth Racing staged an eight-race programme between 10:44am and 3:00pm that balanced emerging talent with seasoned resilience. The afternoon was framed by two $35,000 highlights — the Reliable Asset Maintenance Handicap and the Quayclean Handicap — and it was in those contests that the tone of the meeting was firmly established. By the close of play, William Pike’s dominance in the saddle had become the defining storyline of the afternoon.
The opener, Race 1 – the Reliable Asset Maintenance Handicap worth $35,000, immediately lifted the tempo. Gangster Goddess, a three-year-old bay or brown filly, broke sharply and never looked in doubt under William Pike. Trained by Luke Fernie for owner Mr P A Ibbotson and bred by Mr I K Smith, she stopped the clock at 00:59.18 in a display of early authority. Sharpassa chased gamely into second, while Bambino Chino filled third, but the winner’s acceleration proved decisive.
Race 2, the Unite Resourcing Maiden, kept the momentum building as Cinque Stelle, a three-year-old bay filly, delivered another slick performance. Pike doubled up, guiding the Steele Casey-trained runner to victory in 00:59.54. Racing in the colours of Peters Investments Pty Ltd and bred by Mr D Corrigan, Cinque Stelle showed maturity beyond her experience, finishing ahead of Oscars No Grouch and Finado.
The Morley Growers Market Handicap, Race 3, saw Pike complete a riding treble. Excess Baggage, a three-year-old brown filly, controlled proceedings from a prominent position before asserting late to score in 01:11.74. Prepared by Luke Fernie and owned by Mr L K Fernie, Mr R K Bavcevic, Mr G J Fleay and Mrs M Fleay, with breeding credited to Vinery Stud (Australia) Pty Ltd, she held off Miss Valmalenco, while Stylin’ secured third.
Race 4, the $35,000 Quayclean Handicap, provided a change in narrative and another headline moment. Tycoon Harry, a five-year-old bay gelding, surged to the front under Holly Nottle and held firm to win in a sharp 00:58.13. Trained by Jim Taylor and bred by Mrs M Wright, the gelding showed both pace and grit to keep Malletier at bay, with Wicked Venom finishing third. It was a polished effort that matched the quality of the day’s opening feature.
The Drummond Golf Handicap in Race 5 saw Pike return to the winner’s circle. Wonderfully Made, a three-year-old bay filly, produced a balanced performance over the trip, scoring in 01:38.37. Trained by Daniel Morton for China Horse Club Racing Pty Ltd and bred by Mr C Loxton, she proved too strong for Hot Nova, while Net Zero completed the placings.
Experience stole the spotlight in Race 6, the Loop Handicap, where Zackariah Beau, a remarkable 12-year-old brown gelding, rolled back the years. Ridden by Brayden Gaerth and trained by Greg Beauglehole, who also shares ownership with Ms K A Broockmann and is listed as breeder, the veteran stayed on resolutely to win in 02:19.01. Savorski finished second, with Eternal Romance third, as the crowd acknowledged the longevity and spirit of the winner.
Race 7, the Western Racepix Handicap, saw Holly Nottle secure her second success of the afternoon aboard Azena, a six-year-old bay mare. Trained by Steele Casey and owned by Mr G E Green and Ms J D Leach, with Mr G Green also the breeder, Azena recorded 01:24.88, finishing ahead of Quick Cookie and Come On Emma.
The card concluded with the Swan Draught Handicap, where Western Lady, a four-year-old chestnut mare, closed proceedings in style. Lucy Fiore partnered the Brandon Fiore-trained runner to victory in 01:24.35. Racing for the Forest View Farm Syndicate and bred by Peters Investments Pty Ltd, Western Lady held off Choux Shoe, with Masmelo completing the top three.
Belmont Race Results 11 February delivered clarity and confidence across all eight races, defined by early speed, seasoned resilience, and decisive rides. Anchored by feature successes from Gangster Goddess and Tycoon Harry, the midweek programme reflected both depth and direction as the Perth Racing season continued to gather momentum.
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