Looking for early info on this year’s Belmont Classic? The experts at Neds have put together everything you need to know before this year’s race.
Run over 2,200 metres, the Belmont Classic is a Listed race taking place at Belmont Park Racecourse in WA each Perth Winter Racing Carnival. With a $125,000 prize purse, it is open to three-year-old stayers and takes place under set weights conditions.
This race has a WestSpeed nominators bonus of $5,500, as well as a WestSpeed owners bonus of $16,500 for qualified horses.
The Belmont Classic makes a nice next-up race for colts and geldings out of the Listed Aquanita Stakes (2000m) held two weeks earlier. Runners may also be coming back against their own age off a run in the Group 3 Strickland Stakes (2000m) held in late June.
Belmont Classic 2022 – Quick Information
- Race Day: Saturday, July 16th, 2022
- Track Location: Belmont Park Racecourse
- Track Surface: Turf
- Track Direction: Left-handed
- Race Distance: 2,200 metres
- Weight Conditions: Set weights
- Qualification: Three year olds
- Type: Thoroughbred
- Grade: Listed
- Operator: Western Australian Turf Club
- Prize Purse: $125,000
- 2022 Belmont Classic Winner: Black Fantasy
belmont classic 2022 RESULTS
The official 2022 Belmont Classic results will be available below once the race takes place on Saturday July 16, 2022.
- #1 Black Fantasy
- #7 Flower In The Wind
- #3 Tizzle Top
Belmont Classic Betting 2022
There are many different ways to bet on the Belmont Classic, we’ve included some of the most popular options below:
| Bet Type | How To Place This Type Of Bet In This Year’s Belmont Classic |
|---|---|
| Win Bet | Place your bet on the horse you think will take first place in this year’s race. |
| Place Bet | Place your bet on the horse you think will place in the top three finishers at this year’s race. Pays less than a win bet, but offers safer odds. |
| Each-Way Bet | If your runner finishes 1st in the Belmont Classic, you will collect both the Win and the Place dividend. If your horse finishes 2nd or 3rd you will collect the Place dividend. |
| Quinella Bet | You must select the runners that finish 1st and 2nd in any order, within the Belmont Classic, in order to win the Quinella. |
| Exacta Bet | You must select the runners that finish 1st and 2nd in the correct order, within the Belmont Classic to win the Exacta. |
| Trifecta Bet | You must select runners to finish 1st, 2nd and 3rd in the correct order, within the Belmont Classic to win the Trifecta. |
| First Four | You must select runners that finish 1st, 2nd ,3rd and 4th in the correct order, within the Belmont Classic to win the First 4. |
| Quadrella Bet (Quaddie) | You must select the winners of four nominated races to win the Quaddie. This means you would have to select three other races apart from the Belmont Classic, in order to be eligible to place a Quaddie. |
How To Bet On The Belmont Classic
- Login at neds.com.au
- Make sure to check out form guide, once it’s released
- Decide what kind of bet you’re going to place (Win, Place, Each-Way, Trifecta + more betting options, please read our section on Belmont Classic Betting above).
- Select the horse(s) for the race.
Belmont Classic 2022 Odds
Early market betting odds on the 2022 Belmont Classic will be displayed below once available. Odds are subject to fluctuation. For current odds on all of our live markets, please visit neds.com.au.
Which Horse Will Win The Belmont Classic in 2022
The best way to pick which horse will win the Belmont Classic in 2022 is to take into account their lead-up winter form, assess the barriers and look at the weights.
Additional factors to consider when picking the Belmont Classic winner include:
- Lead Ups – The Aquanita Stakes and Belmont Oaks serve as nice lead-up races into the event. Chantrea (2020) was the last filly to complete the Belmont Oaks – Belmont Classic double. Black Fantasy (2022) was the last galloper to win the Aquanita Stakes – Belmont Classic double.
- Track – Three-year-olds proven at the Belmont track and with form up to at least 2000m are the ones to follow.
Belmont Classic Favourites 2022
Early favourites in Belmont Classic 2022 betting include the Daniel & Ben Pearce-trained Aquanita Stakes winner Black Fantasy and his second-placed stablemate out of the same key lead-up Outspoken Lad.
Chantrea ($1.55 in 2020) and Black Fantasy ($2.35 in 2022) are the last Belmont Classic favourites to win.
Belmont Classic 2022 Field
The official Belmont Classic 2022 field of final acceptors is announced the Wednesday of race week and will be published in full below.
Belmont Classic 2022 Tips
Favourite: #1 Black Fantasy ($2.50 at time of publish)
Best Bet: #1 Black Fantasy to salute for the punters (see above)
Best Roughie: #5 Be Optimistic ($8 at time of publish)
Our insider 2022 Belmont Classic tips will be available here the week of the race and a full Belmont Classic betting preview available on the Neds Blog.
Belmont Classic Race Day 2022
Race day takes place on Saturday, the 16th of July, 2022 at Belmont Park Racecourse.
Belmont Classic 2022 Barrier Draw
The 2022 Belmont Classic barrier draw will be released to the public a few days before the race and published in our above Belmont Classic Field section.
Belmont Classic 2022 Nominations
Nominations close at 11:30 AM on Tuesday, the 12th of July, 2022.
Belmont Classic 2022 Weights
Set weights apply to this race. Final weights are announced at 6 PM on Tuesday, the 12th of July, 2022 with weights on the final acceptors to be published in our above Belmont Classic Field section.
Belmont Classic 2022 Acceptances
Acceptances must be declared before 12:00 PM on Wednesday, the 13th of July, 2022 and will be published in our above Belmont Classic Field section.
Belmont Classic 2022 Jockeys
The final riders announcement is at 2 PM on Wednesday, the 13th of July, 2022 with jockeys to be published in our above Belmont Classic Field section.
Belmont Classic Scratchings 2022
Scratchings close at 10:00 AM on Saturday, the 16th of July, 2022.
Belmont Classic Prize Money 2022
The 2022 Belmont Classic prize purse is worth $125,000 in total, distributed from places first through to tenth.
| Place | Prize Money |
|---|---|
| 1st | $68,500 |
| 2nd | $23,250 |
| 3rd | $11,000 |
| 4th | $4,875 |
| 5th | $3,625 |
| 6th | $2,250 |
| 7th | $2,250 |
| 8th | $2,250 |
| 9th | $2,250 |
| 10th | $2,250 |
Belmont Classic Race Number 2022
The 2022 Belmont Classic is set to run as Belmont Race 5 at 2:04pm (AWST) on Saturday the 16th of July, 2022. There are ten races in total that day at Belmont Park Racecourse.
Belmont Classic Form Guide 2022
The final form guide will be available the week of the race. You can check below for a link to our full 2022 Belmont Classic Form Guide following final acceptances.
CLICK HERE FOR OUR FULL 2022 BELMONT CLASSIC FORM GUIDE
Belmont Classic Live 2022
You can watch or listen to the 2022 Belmont Classic live, across the following mediums.
Pay television: Sky Racing 1 (channel 526 on Foxtel)
Radio: Radio Sport National
Belmont Classic Winners
Winners of the Belmont Classic going back to 2000 are displayed in the table below.
| Year | Winner | Trainer | Jockey | Weight | Time |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | Black Fantasy | Daniel & Ben Pearce | Lucy Warwick | 56.5 kgs | 2:20.11 |
| 2021 | Baronova | Justin Warwick | William Pike | 54.5 kgs | 2:23.73 |
| 2020 | Chantrea | Lindsey Smith | William Pike | 54.5 kgs | 2:23.89 |
| 2019 | Rivalry Galore | Brett Pope | Troy Turner | 56.5 kgs | 2:25.16 |
| 2018 | Come Play With Me | Adam Durrant | Peter Knuckey | 56.5 kgs | 2:26.26 |
| 2017 | Jackpot Prince | G Durrant & J Miller | Clint Johnston-Porter | 56.5 kgs | 2:21.27 |
| 2016 | Rosmartini | Simon A Miller | Jason Whiting | 54.5 kgs | 2:22.88 |
| 2015 | Dark Musket | Graeme Ballantyne | Shaun O’Donnell | 56.5 kgs | 2:19.03 |
| 2014 | Proceedwithcaution | Darren Mcauliffe | Ben Kennedy | 56.5 kgs | 2:20.16 |
| 2013 | Summah’s Touch | Adam Durrant | Ben Paterson | 54.5 kgs | 2:19.46 |
| 2012 | Elusive Image | Grant Williams | William Pike | 56.5 kgs | 2:19.97 |
| 2011 | Miss Tipsy Topsy | Stan Bates | Jason Whiting | 54 kgs | 2:20.87 |
| 2010 | Peach Tree | Mark B. Reed | Daniel Staeck | 54 kgs | 2:18.02 |
| 2009 | Mega Steel | Colin Webster | Clint Harvey | 56 kgs | 2:17.49 |
| 2008 | Cohort | Ivan Haggerty | Paul Harvey | 56 kgs | 2:18.83 |
| 2007 | Lords Ransom | Adam Durrant | William Pike | 56 kgs | 2:19.66 |
| 2006 | Tayasu Run | Bruce Hyde | Shaun O’Donnell | 53.5 kgs | 2:20.96 |
| 2005 | Empire Dancer | Michael Grant | Jason Whiting | 53.5 kgs | 2:25.42 |
| 2004 | Intowishin | Alan Mathews | Patrick Carbery | 56 kgs | 2:20.92 |
| 2003 | Priceless Matt | Fred Kersley | John Claite | 56 kgs | 2:22.31 |
| 2002 | Dexian | Phil Humann | Jason Whiting | 55.5 kgs | 2:19.48 |
| 2001 | Shot Of Thunder | David Edwards | Paul King | 55.5 kgs | 2:19.77 |
| 2000 | Now’s Good | Norm Payne | Jason Brown | 55.5 kgs | 2:20.35 |