A fantastic afternoon at Belmont Park Racecourse to launch the 2026 Winter Racing season. βοΈπ
Drummond Golf Belmont Opening Day delivered nine thrilling races, plenty of hospitality, great atmosphere and entertainment, including the popular golf simulator on the Ground Floor. β³π»
Thanks to everyone who joined us for the return of Belmont Park - we do it all again next Saturday.
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Western Empire runs down Rope Them In to claim his second G3 Belmont Sprint victory! It caps off a fantastic day for jockey William Pike, as he was announced as the newest inductee into the WA Racing Hall of Fame!
After months of construction, planning and redevelopment, Belmont Park is back and ready to launch the 2026 Winter Racing season in style. β¨
Gates are OPEN! Enjoy a huge 9 race card headlined by the $200,000 Group 3 Drummond Golf-Belmont Sprint, along with hospitality, entertainment and stunning views on the Swan River. π₯
Entry is FREE for all. βοΈπ»
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A big welcome to Minister for Gaming and Racing, the Hon. Paul Papalia MLA, who joined Perth Racing CEO James Oldring for a first look at the newly refurbished Belmont Park Racecourse. With the Winter Racing season kicking off tomorrow, the Minister was impressed by the $8 million transformation - and shares our excitement that Belmont is firmly established as the beating heart of the Burswood Peninsula. π
The new-look Belmont Park Racecourse comes to life tomorrow with Drummond Golf Belmont Opening Day and the launch of the 2026 Winter Racing season! π
Entry is FREE for all - no bookings or tickets required. Just head down and enjoy an afternoon of live racing, cold drinks, great food and sport on the Swan River. βοΈπ»
π₯ Gates open: 10:30am
Plus, test your skills on the golf simulator on the Ground Floor and take your shot in our Hole in One competition. β³
A message from Perth Racing CEO James Oldring. π₯
James provides an update on the new Placid Ark Room for Members, Trainers and Owners, along with some of the exciting redevelopment works completed at Belmont Park Racecourse ahead of the 2026 Winter Racing season.
We look forward to welcoming everyone tomorrow for Drummond Golf Belmont Opening Day. π
A new era begins at Belmont Park Racecourse. β¨
Apprentice jockey Holly Nottle at the new-look Belmont ahead of Saturdayβs Drummond Golf Belmont Opening Day and the launch of the 2026 Winter Racing season. π
The 2026 Group 3 Drummond Golf-Belmont Sprint is absolutely stacked with quality! π₯
Quokka runners Magnificent Andy, Rope Them In and West Star clash with Northam Stakes winner Smooth Chino and the evergreen Western Empire, who reunites with Willie Pike. π
Smooth Chino heads into Saturday as the deserved favourite after a dominant Northam Stakes victory against a similar field, but standing in his way is Group 1 Railway Stakes winner Western Empire, who is closing in on $3.5 million in prizemoney and adds even more star power to a mouthwatering edition of the Belmont Sprint.
Who are you backing? π
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πBelmont Track Report! Perth Racing Chief Executive James Oldring and Head of Racing & Training Brock Neeling provide the latest track update ahead of Drummond Golf Belmont Opening Day.
Rail True
Weather Showers
Track Condition Soft5
Rain Nil
Irrigation 5mm last 24hrs, 38mm last 7 days
The new-look Belmont Park Racecourse is almost ready π
The 2026 Winter Racing Season launches this Saturday 16 May with Drummond Golf Belmont Opening Day. Following an $8 million renovation, we canβt wait to welcome you back to the home of Winter Racing. π
Free entry for all. Gates open at 10:30am, see you trackside.