The latest edition of the Belmont Classic took place on Saturday, July 18, 2026 in WA at Belmont Racecourse and was won in a thriller by the progressive Grant & Alana Williams-trained D’Argento filly Ladies Pro ($1.55F).
The Belmont Classic is one of Perth’s key winter staying features, giving Ladbrokes punters a prime chance to dive into expert Belmont Classic tips, betting odds, form analysis, and key contenders for the 2200m Listed race. As a proven pathway for emerging stayers and late‑season three‑year‑olds, the Belmont Classic regularly produces strong betting interest thanks to its deep fields, tactical tempo and the challenge of stepping up in trip at Belmont Park. Punters chasing value will be watching closely for horses peaking at the right time, runners suited to the long Belmont straight, and those capable of handling a genuine staying test. Below, we break down the latest Belmont Classic betting markets, form‑guide insights, and expert predictions to give Ladbrokes customers the strongest edge heading into one of WA’s most bet‑on winter features.
2026 Belmont Classic Results
The full Belmont Classic 2026 results and finishing order will be available below once the race takes place on Saturday, July 18, 2026.
- #3 Ladies Pro
- #1 Westbound
- #4 Pony Up
Ladies Pro ($1.55F) confirmed her status as WA’s breakout staying filly with a stirring victory for the punters in the 2026 Belmont Classic results, backing up her Belmont Oaks triumph and completing a brilliant winter stakes double for Grant and Alana Williams. The $45,000 D’Argento filly — a bargain buy from the Bowness Stud draft at the 2024 Magic Millions Adelaide Sale — was again superb over the 2200m, outlasting Westbound in a race billed as a two‑horse war and delivering exactly that, the pair putting eight lengths on the rest in a gripping stretch duel. Having now won five of nine starts and already a dual Listed winner, Ladies Pro continues to underline the strength of D’Argento’s emerging sire profile and the sharp eye of Williams Racing and Suman Hedge Bloodstock, with her professionalism, turn of foot and staying promise marking her as one of WA’s most exciting three‑year‑olds heading into the back half of the season.
2026 Belmont Classic Odds & Finishing Order
The latest Belmont Classic 2026 betting odds will be available right here once released the week of the race so check back for the updated prices on your favourites to win this season’s Belmont Classic race in Perth followed by the official finishing order after the event.
| 3. Ladies Pro (4) J: William Pike 55kg 14151T: Grant & Alana Williams | ||
| 1. Westbound (1) J: Clint Johnston-Porter 57kg 11471T: Michael Grantham | ||
| 4. Pony Up (3) J: Lisa Staples 55kg 51402T: Paul Jordan | ||
| 2. Special Counsel (6) J: Lucy Fiore 57kg 41192T: Grant & Alana Williams | ||
| 6. Autumn Gem (2) J: Shaun Mcgruddy 55kg 1×235T: Michael Lane | ||
| 7. Savienne (7) J: Holly Watson 55kg 0x201T: Luke Fernie | ||
| 5. Royal Guardian (5) J: Natasha Faithfull 55kg 15162T: Luke Fernie |
Belmont Classic Tips
The key Belmont Classic betting tips are to back in-form youngsters from local Perth stables coming via a lead-up run in the other winter three-year-old features at the track.
Another good Belmont Classic tip is to get behind any runner ridden by the ‘Wizard of the West’ William Pike who boasts six winning rides in the race since 2006 including back-to-back success aboard Chantrea (2020) and Baronova (2021) before a 2023 victory aboard Ihts Closing Inn and most recently on the odds-on favourite Ladies Pro (2026).
Jockey Jason Whiting boasts the next highest Belmont Classic riding record following Pike on four victories.
Ladbrokes Tip: Belmont Classic odds are often led by the best fillies out of the Belmont Oaks who have a top record over the boys in the winter showdown!
2026 Belmont Classic Tips
The Ladbrokes’ insider Belmont Classic 2026 betting tips and Belmont race selections on the July showdown will be detailed right here the week of the race so stay tuned for the top runners to back for a win in the Black-Type showdown.
| 3. Ladies Pro (4) J: William Pike 55kg 14151T: Grant & Alana Williams |
| 1. Westbound (1) J: Clint Johnston-Porter 57kg 11471T: Michael Grantham |
| 4. Pony Up (3) J: Lisa Staples 55kg 51402T: Paul Jordan |
The Belmont Classic is a popular Black-Type winter staying showdown for three-year-olds run and won at Belmont Racecourse in Perth each July.
Held mid-month, the 2200m showdown is the highlight of the meeting and offers $125,000 in prize money.
The race is open only to three-year-old runners and takes place at set weights.
Belmont Classic Race Info
- Date: Saturday, July 18, 2026
- Track: Belmont Racecourse
- Distance: 2200m
- Conditions: 3YOs – Set Weights
- Status: Listed
- Prize Money: $125,000
Belmont Classic Betting
The Belmont Classic betting odds are usually led by the season’s top performing Perth-trained three-year-olds coming via good lead-up performances in similar grade races.
Proven form at the track and those with past wins over at least 2000m in distance sit higher up the Belmont Classic betting markets each season.
Fillies have a gun recent record over the boys and are usually kept safe in Belmont Classic betting. Baronova (2022), Ihts Closing Inn (2023) and Ladies Pro (2026) are the latest Belmont Classic winning fillies.
That year’s Chantrea ($1.55 in 2020), Black Fantasy ($2.35 in 2022), Ihts Closing Inn ($2.70 in 2023) and Ladies Pro ($1.55 in 2026) are the latest favourites in Belmont Classic betting to salute for the punters.
Belmont Classic Field
The Belmont Classic race field is made up of classy local three-year-olds coming off earlier winter runs in Perth.
Runners trained outside of WA rarely make the trip east for the race, so the Belmont Classic field and results have been dominated by the local stables.
A good lead-up event into the Belmont Classic field for any fillies in the mix is the Listed Belmont Oaks (2000m) held a fortnight earlier at the same track.
Chantrea (2020), Ihts Closing Inn (2023) and Laides Pro (2026) are the last fillies to complete the Belmont Oaks – Belmont Classic double.
For the colts and geldings, the key lead-up into the Belmont Classic field is the Listed Aquanita Stakes (2000m) also held on Belmont Oaks Day.
Come Play With Me (2018), Black Fantasy (2022) and Arcadia Park (2025) are the latest gallopers to complete the Aquanita Stakes – Belmont Classic double.
Nominations for the Belmont Classic are taken on the Tuesday of race week followed by final acceptances on the Wednesday at midday.
2026 Belmont Classic Field
The official Belmont Classic 2026 race field and barriers are set for release on the Wednesday of race week and will be published below showing the top three-year-olds engaged to face off in the popular Perth Winter Racing Carnival feature.
The 2026 Belmont Classic final field features a diminutive but class line-up of just seven winter stayers led in betting by Grant & Alana Williams’ odds-on fancy Ladies Pro coming off a three-length romp home in the Belmont Oaks.
| Entrant | Last 6 | Sex | Barrier | Weight | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
1. Westbound
J: Clint Johnston-Porter
T: Michael Grantham |
311471 | G | 1 | 57kg | |
|
2. Special Counsel
J: Lucy Fiore
T: Grant & Alana Williams |
241192 | G | 6 | 57kg | |
|
3. Ladies Pro
J: William Pike
T: Grant & Alana Williams |
x14151 | F | 4 | 55kg | |
|
4. Pony Up
J: Lisa Staples
T: Paul Jordan |
651402 | F | 3 | 55kg | |
|
5. Royal Guardian
J: Natasha Faithfull
T: Luke Fernie |
215162 | F | 5 | 55kg | |
|
6. Autumn Gem
J: Shaun Mcgruddy
T: Michael Lane |
21x235 | F | 2 | 55kg | |
|
7. Savienne
J: Holly Watson
T: Luke Fernie |
30x201 | F | 7 | 55kg |
2026 Belmont Classic Nominations
The Belmont Classic 2026 nominations close on the Tuesday of race week, just a day prior to final acceptances.
Belmont Classic Form Guide
The Belmont Classic race form guide reveals to punters all the relevant information they need to place a successful bet on the race like the barriers, jockeys, trainers and lead-up form of all the runners in the field.
Looking for in-form fillies on the Belmont Classic form guide is key with eight fillies beating home the boys since 2004.
The Belmont Classic form has gone on to stack-up in better interstate races a number of times over the years including when the 2018 winner Come Play With Me later transferred to the Sydney stables of Chris Waller to win the Group 1 The Metropolitan (2400m) the following year at Randwick.
The Belmont Classic 2023 form was franked with the third placed Demolish going on to place third in the following year’s Group 2 Perth Cup.
2026 Belmont Classic Form Guide
A link to our comprehensive Belmont Classic 2026 Form Guide will be provided for punters below the week of the race.
COMPLETE 2026 BELMONT CLASSIC FORM GUIDE & RACE COMMENTARY
Past Belmont Classic Results
Notable three-year-olds to head the Belmont Classic results over the years include the in-form filly Chantrea (2020), subsequent Sydney Group 1 winner Come Play With Me (2018), Proceedwithcaution (2014), Cohort (2008), Dexian (2002), Shot Of Thunder (2001), Kim Angel (1999), and Lawmaker (1998).
Ladies Pro (2026) was the last Belmont Classic winning filly.
Mega Steel holds the current 2200m Belmont Classic race record winning in 2009 in a time of 2 minutes 17:49 seconds.
Recent Belmont Classic Winners
Recent Belmont Classic winners and placegetters dating back to the year 2000 are detailed in the below table.
| Year | Winner | Second | Third |
| 2026 | Ladies Pro | Westbound | Pony Up |
| 2025 | Arcadia Park | Fancy Red | Royal Trooper |
| 2024 | Weeraechoux | Petrouchka | Manzor Magic |
| 2023 | Ihts Closing Inn | Upper Limits | Demolish |
| 2022 | Black Fantasy | Flower In The Wind | Tizzle Top |
| 2021 | Baronova | Truly Reliable | Chili Is Hot |
| 2020 | Chantrea | Heaven’s Gift | Marocchino |
| 2019 | Rivalry Galore | Mystery Miss | Cockatiel |
| 2018 | Come Play With Me | State Prosecutor | Habesha |
| 2017 | Jackpot Prince | Persian Princess | Gatting |
| 2016 | Rosmartini | Senso | Jetoomy |
| 2015 | Dark Musket | North Ridge | Settlers Creek |
| 2014 | Proceedwithcaution | Star Of Husson | I’m Feeling Lucky |
| 2013 | Summah’s Touch | Fashion Princess | Northpace |
| 2012 | Elusive Image | Rantorini | Shoot For Glory |
| 2011 | Miss Tipsy Topsy | Svara | Black Moment |
| 2010 | Peach Tree | Campobello | New Image |
| 2009 | Mega Steel | Jewelled | Night At The Opera |
| 2008 | Cohort | Kanturk | Perestroika |
| 2007 | Lords Ransom | La Soeur Noir | It’s Gulleygold |
| 2006 | Tayasu Run | Kyelldee | For Shame |
| 2005 | Empire Dancer | Our Grey Halo | Kim Invader |
| 2004 | Intowishin | Mafeking | On The Watch |
| 2003 | Priceless Matt | Old Beau | Rebotto |
| 2002 | Dexian | Lady Knockout | Warning Tune |
| 2001 | Shot Of Thunder | Bold Mirage | Storm Power |
| 2000 | Now’s Good | Classy Act | Tumeric |
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Which horse will win the 2026 Belmont Classic?
The best way to pick which horse will win the Belmont Classic is to take into account the form, assess the barriers, and consider the weight the horse will carry (among other factors). Check out ladbrokes.com.au in the lead up to the race for full form information.
When is the Belmont Classic 2026?
The 2026 Belmont Classic is set to run in WA on Saturday the 18th of July as one of the key winter races in the state. The Belmont Classic date is the same as that of the Winter Challenge in Sydney which is another important winter Black-Type race.
What is the prize money for the Belmont Classic 2026?
The 2026 Belmont Classic prize money is set at $125,000 which is paid from 1st to 10th place including $68,500 going to the Belmont Classic winner.
Where is the Belmont Classic 2026?
The Belmont Classic 2026 will take place at Belmont Racecourse, which is located at Goodwood Parade, Burswood, Western Australia, 6100.
What distance is the Belmont Classic run over?
The Belmont Classic is run over 2200 metres, a genuine staying trip that tests late‑season three‑year‑olds on stamina, tempo and their ability to handle Belmont Park’s long, grinding straight.
How many horses run in the Belmont Classic?
The Belmont Classic has a field limit size of 16 runners plus 4 emergencies which can gain a start if one of the original 16 final acceptors is scratched, but it rarely runs at capacity.
Who won the 2026 Belmont Classic?
The 2026 Belmont Classic was won by three-year-old D'Argento filly Ladies Pro at $1.55 favouritism for trainers Grant & Alana Williams with the event's most successful jockey, William Pike, aboard on 55kg from barrier 4 to win by 0.28 lengths on a Soft (7) track in a time of 2:22.05.
Who won the 2025 Belmont Classic?
The 2025 Belmont Classic was won by three-year-old Ocean Park gelding Arcadia Park at $2.35 for trainer Michael Grantham with jockey Clint Johnston-Porter aboard on 57kg from barrier 1 to win by 1.31 lengths in a time of 2:21.28 on a Soft (5) track.