Written by Rhea Alison, Sports Reporter, covering international sports since 2020
Horse racing followers heading into Saturday's Belmont meeting will be paying close attention to Matt Coxall’s Saturday Belmont Selections, with Like Clockwork earning the top billing as the day's Best Bet. The selections for the June 6 meeting at Belmont feature several competitive races, while Ishkur has been identified as the standout Value Bet. With a full 11-race program scheduled, punters will be looking for guidance as they prepare their betting strategies for one of Western Australia's key race meetings.
Like Clockwork Tops Coxall's Confidence List
The strongest play on Coxall's card comes in Race 10, where Like Clockwork has been nominated as the day's Best Bet. The runner heads a competitive selection order that includes Gi Gi Pops, Fast Harry and Riva Aquarama.
Race 10 Selections:
- Like Clockwork
- Gi Gi Pops
- Fast Harry
- Riva Aquarama
The confidence behind Like Clockwork makes the horse one of the headline runners of the Belmont program and likely to attract strong support from punters throughout the day.
Ishkur Named the Value Bet
For those searching for a runner at potentially attractive odds, Coxall has identified Ishkur in Race 6 as the Value Bet.
Race 6 Selections:
- Ishkur
- Poblano
- Zourun Run
- Sunlit Fresco
Value selections often attract attention from bettors looking beyond favourites, and Ishkur could offer one of the more interesting plays on Saturday's card.
Key Selections Across the Belmont Program
Several races feature horses expected to play major roles.
Early Races
Race 1
- Overdrive
- Go Go Grommet
- Hezangelic
- Kelvinator
Race 2
- Enchanted Miss
- Reminiscence
- Rocking In Vegas
- Western Miss
Race 3
- Nonesospicy
- Xentaro
- Lord Shiva
- Bonnie Lad
Middle Stages of the Meeting
The middle portion of the card includes several closely matched contests.
Race 4
- Friar's Legacy
- Effortlessly
- Mr Karadec
- Miss Defies Me
Race 5
- Chixfromthestix
- Achy Breaky
- Farnova
- Levati Dimezzo
Race 7
- Duchees Demerit
- Moonwalk
- Startling Star
- Maxwhooshtapin
Feature Races Later in the Day
Attention is expected to build as the meeting progresses toward the later races.
Race 8
- Westbound
- Hot And High
- Ladies Pro
- Vatican Storm
Race 9
- Charino
- Nicciana
- Thermosphere Lad
- Yorga Pride
Race 11
- Bohemium Diamond
- Spicy Thang
- Storm Away
- Two Time Charlie
What Punters Should Watch
Belmont meetings regularly produce competitive racing, and Saturday's card appears no different. Momentum can shift quickly throughout the day depending on track conditions and race tempo, making flexibility important for bettors.
Those following Coxall's advice will likely focus on Like Clockwork as the anchor of their betting portfolio while keeping a close eye on Ishkur as a value opportunity. The combination of proven runners, emerging contenders and wide-open fields should create plenty of interest across all 11 races.
For more Western Australian racing coverage and expert previews, visit the OzRace racing section.
For official race information, fields and updates, visit Racing WA.
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