Tycoon Cut looks nicely placed in the 3rd although yet to race over 1200. Won't mind the sting out of the track should the rain stay around as predicted.

Pretty much on the mark Modem Good to see Impressive Stats showing some form - last placed in the city back in May 2005 in the Bolton Sprint which he won.

Oaks winner Moodometer's first-up win was stamped with quality & she looks set for more success!

Have doubts that Tycoon Cut will run out a strong 1200 grey sapphire but from the marble she should get a good sit (assuming the track's not too bad). One that should be at a bits of odds same race is Spirited Touch. She's still a maiden but will run out a strong 1200. Wet track form not that flash.

Fastest heats of the day shared by unraced 2YO's Timely Reign (heat 2) and New Spice (heat 4). Last few heats were abandoned due to the deteriorating state of the track.

Amazed they even went ahead with the trials yesterday given the weather!!

Yet another class '6' that has NO class 6 horses engaged
(Best 1 x class 4)

Watching with interest any betting moves for the Trevor Andrews trained Upgrade race2 tomorrow. First race-start back in October last year started fav but failed to finish (pulled-up). A post race vet examination revealed the colt to be shin sore. 2 trials this month for a 2nd and 1st.

Eastern Standard race4 gets his chance to add another metro race to his collection. Will appreciate the likely rain affected track and the 3kg claim for D’Yan Masdil. Despite the 3kg claim D’Yan has had a lot riding experience (a couple of years mostly WA country tracks) but seldom gets a chance in the city. They’re also adding blinkers to Eastern Standard’s gear tomorrow. This too could have a positive effect.

Belmont, Wednesday 26/7/2006

Race 1 OLD TILL
Race 2 EGOMANIAC
Race 3 DRIFTING BY
Race 4 DEVILS DANCE
Race 5 HONEST RECORD
Race 6 NEVABAWC
Race 7 THE GRAY BEAR
Race 8 TRY FOR VALUE