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The Belmont Sprint is a 1400m Group 3 race held annually at Perth’s Belmont Racecourse. Open to horses two-years-old and upwards, the Belmont Sprint attracts a varied field of mainly locally trained talent each year.

Belmont Sprint 2025 Odds

Belmont R7
Swan Draught - Belmont Sprint (G3)

Open Race time:  1748072700

Runner Details	Win	Place
1. Western Empire (14) J: William Pike 59kg T: Grant & Alana Williams	5.00	1.95
Second run back. First-up after four months 9th of 13 at Ascot Quokka on April 26 over 1200m, 4 len behind Jokers Grin with 58.5kg at $12. Previously second-up 9th of 16 at Ascot in the G1 Winterbottom on November 30 over 1200m, 4 len behind Over with 58.5kg at $4. Rather plain in The Quokka but this suits much better.
2. Comfort Me (20) J: Holly Watson 59kg T: Rhys Radford	21.00	5.00
Last start sat on speed throughout when 3rd of 15 at Northam in the G3 Northam Stakes on May 11 over 1300m, 2 len behind West Star with 57.5kg at $12. The start before that raced on the pace before fading 7th of 16 at Ascot Joey on April 26 over 1200m, 3 len behind Twain's Angel carrying 58.5kg at $16. Promising signs last start and he can be in the finish again.
3. Bustler (8) J: Steven Parnham 59kg T: Neville Parnham	9.50	3.00
Back from a spell. Finished off last preparation ninth of 16 at Ascot in the G3 Gold Rush December 14 over 1400m, 4 len behind Western Empire with 59kg at $9. Previously first up; 11th of 16 at Ascot in the G3 Eurythmic October 19 over 1400m, 4.5 len behind Comfort Me with 59.5kg at $26. Looks back in form and can put his best foot forward.
4. Magnificent Andy (18) J: Brad Parnham 59kg T: Stephen Miller	8.50	2.70
Third-up today and won third-up in the past. First-up ran on from midfield; 4th of 13 at Ascot Quokka on April 26 over 1200m, 1.0 len behind Jokers Grin carrying 58.5kg at $81. Second-up came from midfield; 2nd of 15 at Northam in the G3 Northam Stakes on May 11 over 1300m, 1.75 len behind West Star carrying 58.5kg at $8.50. Can peak third-up and go one better.
5. Triple Missile (7) J: Joseph Azzopardi 59kg T: Donna Riordan	19.00	4.80
Most recently 8th of 13 at Ascot Quokka on April 26 over 1200m, 2.75 len behind Jokers Grin with 58.5kg at $101. The race before that ran on strongly from last on the turn and won by 0.8 len at Bunbury LR Bunbury Stakes March 8 over 1400m defeating Final Siren carrying 59.5kg at $13. In the mix if he brings his best.
6. Hemlock Stone (4) J: Patrick Carbery 59kg T: Grant & Alana Williams	61.00	11.00
First-up. Finished off last preparation by 0.6 len Ascot G2 Perth Cup January 1 over 2400m defeating Diamond Scene carrying 53kg at $81. Previously first up; ninth of 12 at this track Grad H 60+ July 20 over 1300m, soft track; 3 len behind Miss Drakova carrying 56.5kg at $6.50. Looks tested in this field.
7. A Lot Of Good Men (2) J: Jarrad Noske 59kg T: Trevor Andrews	41.00	8.50
Back after a long spell. Only had one start last campaign 8th of 16 at Ascot in the G3 Eurythmic on October 19 over 1400m, 4 len behind Comfort Me carrying 58.5kg at $21. When resuming last campaign eased back early on 7th of 11 at Ascot 3yo Classic on October 14 2023 over 1000m, 5 len behind Almighty Class carrying 56.5kg at $9. Trialled on May 12 at Ascot over 1000m and finished 11th. Nice horse resuming, but waiting until he gets up over further.
8. Ginger Baker (19) J: Jordan Turner 59kg T: Daniel & Ben Pearce	61.00	11.00
Third-up today and won third-up previously. Resuming 8th of 16 at Ascot Joey on April 26 over 1200m, 4 len behind Twain's Angel carrying 58.5kg at $101. Last start raced on the pace before fading 10th of 15 at Northam in the G3 Northam Stakes on May 11 over 1300m, 4.5 len behind West Star with 57.5kg at $91. Looking to others.
9. Black Fantasy (11) J: Troy Turner 59kg T: Daniel & Ben Pearce	67.00	12.00
Second-up. First-up after 14 months 12th of 15 at Northam in the G3 Northam Stakes on May 11 over 1300m, 5.5 len behind West Star with 56.5kg at $101. Previously second-up 6th of 10 at Ascot in the G3 R J Peters on November 18 2023 over 1500m, 2 len behind Mojo Rhythm with 55kg at $5.50. Waiting until he gets up over further.
10. Triple Jay (12) J: Laqdar Ramoly 59kg T: Daniel & Ben Pearce	34.00	7.50
Having second run back today. Last run sat behind the speed prior to fading 8th of 15 at Northam in the G3 Northam Stakes on May 11 over 1300m, 4 len behind West Star carrying 57.5kg at $41. At only start last preparation 7th of 9 at Ascot in the LR Scenic Blast on January 25 over 1200m, 6 len behind Twain's Angel carrying 56.5kg at $7. Solid first-up and can feature.
11. Searchin' Roc's (1) J: Jessica Valas 57kg T: Sharon Taylor	46.00	9.50
Second-up. First-up after four months eased back early on 9th of 16 at Ascot Joey on April 26 over 1200m, 5.5 len behind Twain's Angel with 56.5kg at $41. Previously second-up 5th of 14 at this track in the LR B/Heart Bart on September 28 over 1200m, slow going 1.4 len behind Mood Swings with 55.5kg at $2.60. Loves this track and trip and is not to be discounted at odds.
12. The Boss Lady (6) J: Shaun McGruddy 57kg T: Michael Lane	7.50	2.50
At the latest run 5th of 15 at Northam in the G3 Northam Stakes on May 11 over 1300m, 3.5 len behind West Star with 55.5kg at $4.80. The run before that 6th of 13 at Ascot Quokka on April 26 over 1200m, 1.75 len behind Jokers Grin with 56.5kg at $21. Just okay at Northam but maps beautifully in this.
13. iration Express (10) J: Victoria Corver 57kg T: Jason Miller	31.00	7.00
Is first-up after a break of five-and-a-half months and has been in the money when fresh before. Finished off last campaign second of 16 at Ascot in the G1 Northerly December 7 over 1800m, 0.7 len behind Light Infantry Man with 57kg at $101. When resuming last campaign ninth of 11 at this track Rtg 78+ May 18 2024 over 1200m, 2.75 len behind Multinational carrying 58kg at $61. Nice trials coming in and she can make an impression.
14. West Star (17) J: Lucy Fiore 57kg T: Simon A Miller	2.60	1.40
Last start favourite; came from midfield and won by 1.75 len at Northam G3 Northam Stakes May 11 over 1300m defeating Magnificent Andy carrying 54.5kg at $2.30. The race before that raced on the pace before fading 7th of 13 at Ascot Quokka on April 26 over 1200m, 2.25 len behind Jokers Grin with 56.5kg at $15. Too good last start and can repeat the dose despite the wide alley.
15. Laced Up Heels (15) J: Jade McNaught 57kg T: Luke Fernie	26.00	6.00
Third-up today and placed third-up in the past. First-up took up a position near the tail 2nd of 16 at Ascot Joey on April 26 over 1200m, 0.8 len behind Twain's Angel carrying 56.5kg at $8.50. Second-up 7th of 15 at Northam in the G3 Northam Stakes on May 11 over 1300m, 4 len behind West Star with 53kg at $12. Too far back at Northam and won't be far away.
16. Yonga Lass (3) J: Clint Johnston-Porter 57kg T: Grant & Alana Williams	26.00	6.00
Third-up today and won third-up previously. Resuming 3rd of 16 at Ascot Joey on April 26 over 1200m, 2 len behind Twain's Angel with 56.5kg at $31. Last start 6th of 15 at Northam in the G3 Northam Stakes on May 11 over 1300m, 3.5 len behind West Star carrying 55.5kg at $26. Going well and may be sneaking under the radar.
17. Mood Swings (13) J: Luke Campbell 59kg T: George Dupre	81.00	14.00
Dual acceptor. At the latest run raced on the pace before fading 13th of 15 at Northam in the G3 Northam Stakes on May 11 over 1300m, 6 len behind West Star carrying 57.5kg at $51. The start before that second last of 16 at Ascot Joey on April 26 over 1200m, 13 len behind Twain's Angel carrying 58.5kg at $91. Likely to find this out of reach.
18. River Rubicon (9) J: Brandon Louis 59kg T: Steve Wolfe	71.00	13.00
Second run back. First-up after five months second last of 15 at Northam in the G3 Northam Stakes on May 11 over 1300m, 6 len behind West Star with 57.5kg at $101. Previously second-up 2nd of 7 at this track Tabtouch on September 21 over 1600m, 0.5 len behind Rokanori with 60kg at $8. Others seem to have his measure.
19. Kaptain Kaos (16) J: Unknown 59kg T: P J Giadresco	81.00	14.00
Second-up. First-up after six months 9th of 15 at Northam in the G3 Northam Stakes on May 11 over 1300m, 4 len behind West Star carrying 55kg at $151. Previously second-up from last on the turn 7th of 9 at this track in the LR Farnley on September 7 over 1400m, slow going 3 len behind Saloon Bar carrying 55kg at $61. Needs to lift on recent efforts.
20. Another Chino (5) J: Unknown 59kg T: Daniel Morton	81.00	14.00
Dual acceptor. Resuming after a break of six-and-a-half months. Finished off last preparation seventh of 15 at Ascot in the LR Luckygray November 9 over 1800m, 4.5 len behind Diamond Scene carrying 54kg at $41. First up last campaign sixth of 8 at this track Jockey Celeb August 3 over 1400m, soft track; 3.5 len behind Triple Jay with 60kg at $21. Might be better off following this outing.

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Data retrieved: 23/05/2025 05:09:55 AM (Australia/Brisbane)

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With a total prize pool of $200,000, the Belmont Sprint is the highest-paying race on Belmont Sprint Day. As a Group 3 race, it is also the only black-type event on the race card and is now run under weight-for-age conditions.

Perth’s Belmont Racecourse is one of the most picturesque in the nation, located on the Swan River with the Perth CBD just on the other side. It is one of two major racecourses in the region, with the other being Ascot Racecourse, slightly further away from the CBD and nearer to the city.

Many horses who compete in the Belmont Sprint previously competed in the Group 3 Roma Cup (1200m), a sprint event held at the same track a fortnight prior. Rock Magic (2017) was the last galloper to complete the Roma Cup – Belmont Sprint double, also a popular betting double with the punters each winter.

The Belmont Sprint provides a good indication as to the form of the horses that will likely stay on to compete in later summer races in Perth.

Many runners will back-up out of the Belmont Sprint and contest other Perth races including the Group 3 Hyperion Stakes (1600m) back at Belmont a fortnight later and the Group 3 Strickland Stakes (2000m) at the end of the month. In 2018 gun galloper Material Man completed the Belmont Sprint – Hyperion – Strickland Stakes treble.

In 2019 classy mare Galaxy Star ran second in the Roma Cup, won the Belmont Stakes, finished runner-up in the Hyperion Stakes next-up and then took out that year’s Strickland Stakes franking the form of the winter sprints in Perth.

The next year, another top mare in Perfect Jewel completed the Belmont Sprint – Hyperion Stakes double. Also in 2020, The Velvet King finished runner-up in the Roma Cup, Belmont Sprint and the Hyperion Stakes before returning in 2021 to win the Belmont Sprint at his second attempt.

The 2022 Belmont Sprint form was franked with the winner God Has Chosen going on to place in both the Hyperion Stakes (2nd) and Strickland Stakes (3rd). The runner-up Red Can Man went on to gain a start in the inaugural multi-million dollar The Quokka race the following year in 2023 running sixth.

In 2023 the three-year-old Belmont Sprint winner Bustler had previously run 11th in the first ever The Quokka event.

Bustler went on to frank the 2023 Belmont Sprint form with a win in that summer’s Group 1 Railway Stakes (1600m).

The 2024 Belmont Sprint form was franked with the winner, Western Empire, going on to win the lucrative $1.5 million The Gold Rush that December. Magnificent Andy meanwhile improved on his Belmont Sprint third to win the Group 3 Hyperion Stakes next start and also finish runner-up in the summer’s The Gold rush.

The 2025 Belmont Sprint runs as part of Belmont Sprint Day on Saturday May 24, 2025 in WA. 

2025 Belmont Sprint
Date:	Saturday May 24, 2025
Track:	Belmont Racecourse
Distance:	1400m
Race Type:	Weight-for-age
Status:	Group 3
Prize Money:	$200,000

2025 Belmont Sprint Results

• 1st: TBD
• 2nd: TBD
• 3rd: TBD

2025 Belmont Sprint Betting

The winter’s latest Belmont Sprint 2025 betting odds and market links to Ladbrokes.com.au on the Perth sprint will be available at Races.com.au the week of the race.

Western Empire ($1.80 in 2024) was the last favourite in Belmont Sprint betting to win.

2025 Belmont Sprint Form

CLICK HERE FOR THE FULL 2025 BELMONT SPRINT FORM GUIDE

2025 Belmont Sprint Tips

Stay tuned for our insider Belmont Sprint 2025 Tips on the Perth showdown this May.

• To Win: #14 West Star ($2.80 at time of publish) – BET NOW

Happy to stick with the deserving favourite WEST STAR (17) despite the wide draw. This gun Simon Miller trained Playing God three-year-old has won two of his last three and brings in the confidence of a last start Group 3 Northam Stakes (1300m) win over Magnificent Andy by nearly two lengths from May 11 from a double-digit draw. Was far from disgraced the run prior finishing seventh in the $5 million The Quokka only a touch over two lengths behind the winner Jokers Grin in a blanket finish at Ascot, and this is a far easier grade of rivals. Two-from-two at the Belmont track so he’s a course specialist. Up to the 1400m now but is fit and handled the 1300m so well with plenty to spare on the line suggesting he’ll run it out without a worry. Lucy Fiore sticks aboard and anything similar to last start’s ride on this galloper and they’ll both be back in the winner’s stall. 

2025 Belmont Sprint Field

The Belmont Sprint field attracts a solid line-up of local W.A. sprinters, many graduates out of the Roma Cup two weeks before. Top line local sprinters in the race may have run in the state’s best races over the summer including the Group 1 Winterbottom Stakes (1200m) or be back home off a Sydney Autumn Racing Carnival bid.

The official Belmont Sprint 2025 Final Field & Barriers will be released on the Wednesday of race week and published in full below once announced by Perth Racing.

The 2025 Belmont Sprint field features a capacity line-up of local WA based sprinters led in betting by Simon Miller’s last start Group 3 Northam Stakes winning three-year-old West Star.

No	Last 10	Horse	Trainer	Jockey	Barrier	Weight	Penalty	H Rating
1	1142x291x9	WESTERN EMPIRE (NZ)	Grant & Alana Williams	William Pike	14	59kg		113
2	0x1926x873	COMFORT ME	Rhys Radford	Ms Holly Watson	20	59kg		107
3	490x02049x	BUSTLER	Neville Parnham	Steven Parnham	8	59kg		107
4	x803342x42	MAGNIFICENT ANDY	Stephen Miller	Brad Parnham	18	59kg		110
5	75x484x618	TRIPLE MISSILE	Donna Riordan	Joseph Azzopardi	7	59kg		105
6	431310471x	HEMLOCK STONE (NZ)	Grant & Alana Williams	Patrick Carbery	4	59kg		103
7	5632421x8x	A LOT OF GOOD MEN	Trevor Andrews	Jarrad Noske	2	59kg		94
8	503x430x80	GINGER BAKER	Daniel & Ben Pearce	Jordan Turner	19	59kg		95
9	46312526×0	BLACK FANTASY	Daniel & Ben Pearce	Troy Turner	11	59kg		98
10	311112x7x8	TRIPLE JAY	Daniel & Ben Pearce	Laqdar Ramoly	12	59kg		95
11	3x155570x9	SEARCHIN’ ROC’S	Sharon Taylor	Ms Jessica Valas	1	57kg		105
12	x42111x165	THE BOSS LADY	Michael Lane	Shaun McGruddy	6	57kg		102
13	342213082x	IRATION EXPRESS	Jason Miller	(late alt)	10	57kg		105
14	x11x21x171	WEST STAR	Simon A Miller	Ms Lucy Fiore	17	57kg		104
15	x068675x27	LACED UP HEELS	Luke Fernie	Ms Jade McNaught	15	57kg		94
16	23x5260x36	YONGA LASS	Grant & Alana Williams	Clint Johnston-Porter	3	57kg		92
17e	0x1000x600	MOOD SWINGS	George Dupre	Luke Campbell	13	59kg		94
18e	62390800×0	RIVER RUBICON	Steve Wolfe	Brandon Louis	9	59kg		92
19e	9x674769x9	KAPTAIN KAOS	Peter Giadresco		16	59kg		86
20e	09x665577x	ANOTHER CHINO	Daniel Morton		5	59kg		86

Table Credit: Racing Australia.

Belmont Sprint History

The inaugural running of the Belmont Sprint was in 1963, when it was held as a Principal Race and won by Free Style.

In 1980 the Belmont Sprint’s classification was change to Group 3, where it has remained since. It has been contested over 1400m since 1982 and has been one by some quality Perth sprinters including Grand Nirvana (2010-11) and Luckygray (2012).

Belmont Sprint Results

Belmont Sprint results since 2000 are listed below.

Year	Place	Horse	Time
2025 Belmont Sprint	1st	TBD	TBD
	2nd	TBD
	3rd	TBD
2024 Belmont Sprint	1st	Western Empire	1:22.66
	2nd	Searchin’ Roc’s
	3rd	Magnificent Andy
2023 Belmont Sprint	1st	Bustler	1:24.83
	2nd	The Velvet Queen
	3rd	Resortman
2022 Belmont Sprint	1st	God Has Chosen	1:23.45
	2nd	Red Can Man
	3rd	Massimo
2021 Belmont Sprint	1st	The Velvet King	1:24.21
	2nd	Valour Road
	3rd	Dance Music
2020 Belmont Sprint	1st	Perfect Jewel	1:25.30
	2nd	The Velvet King
	3rd	Angelic Ruler
2019 Belmont Sprint	1st	Galaxy Star	1:23.38
	2nd	Great Shot
	3rd	Vital Silver
2018 Belmont Sprint	1st	Material Man	1:22.95
	2nd	Great Shot
	3rd	Pounamu
2017 Belmont Sprint	1st	Rock Magic	1:22.4
	2nd	Scales Of Justice
	3rd	Disposition
2016 Belmont Sprint	1st	Wink And Nod	1:24.0
	2nd	Battle Hero
	3rd	Mr Utopia
2015 Belmont Sprint	1st	Shining Knight	1:23.7
	2nd	Dawn Approach
	3rd	Fuchsia Bandana
2014 Belmont Sprint	1st	Elite Belle	1:25.8
	2nd	Kalahaar
	3rd	Checkpoint
2013 Belmont Sprint	1st	Kerrific	1:23.4
	2nd	Belora
	3rd	Ranger
2012 Belmont Sprint	1st	Luckygray	1:23.7
	2nd	Reimbursement
	3rd	Cavallo Pazzo
2011 Belmont Sprint	1st	Grand Nirvana	1:22.4
	2nd	King Kool Kat
	3rd	Battle Emblem
2010 Belmont Sprint	1st	Grand Nirvana	1:22.1
	2nd	Roman Time
	3rd	Werd
2009 Belmont Sprint	1st	Universal Ruler	1:22.6
	2nd	Roman Time
	3rd	Kens Double
2008 Belmont Sprint	1st	Marasco	1:22.8
	2nd	Oroyo Gold
	3rd	Ripped
2007 Belmont Sprint	1st	Beat The Storm	1:23.1
	2nd	Ripped
	3rd	Is Amazing
2006 Belmont Sprint	1st	Let Go Thommo	1:23.7
	2nd	Kim Invader
	3rd	Electic
2005 Belmont Sprint	1st	Who Did It	1:27.2
	2nd	Mefeking
	3rd	Beyond Dispute
2004 Belmont Sprint	1st	Modem	1:26.0
	2nd	Plea Bargain
	3rd	Secret Link
2003 Belmont Sprint	1st	Tribula	1:22.6
	2nd	Modem
	3rd	Shane’s Boy
2002 Belmont Sprint	1st	Dark ‘n’ Dangerous	1:24.7
	2nd	Prince Of Pop
	3rd	Country Blazer
2001 Belmont Sprint	1st	Corporate Bruce	1:24.2
	2nd	Old Fashion
	3rd	Mystery Lad
2000 Belmont Sprint	1st	News Review	1:21.1
	2nd	Noble Sky
	3rd	Jevanswer