Bairnsdale   12 Jun 2026
 
GOING: H(8)

Four'N Twenty Maiden Plate 1200m

Track: HEAVY 8   Clouds (Max: 20)   Rail: True Entire Circuit. (Pent: 7.05)  

Genuine tempo from Can't Be Reel leading Final Command. CAN'T BE REEL (3) has filled a minor placing at both runs to date, the latest when beaten 1.4 lengths into third over 1200m at Mornington. A win looks close and he'll roll forward to take plenty of catching. FINAL COMMAND (6) debuted last start and was just fair in finishing fifth at Horsham over 1200m, beaten 5 lengths. Expect quick improvement from an ideal draw. DARK GALAXY (5) is a four-start maiden who finished fourth at his most recent appearance over 1200m at Echuca. Been about the mark this prep and finds an ideal race now. SATTVA (12) is a four-start maiden who was just fair fresh at Moe but could improve on slightly firmer footing. SUGGESTED PLAY: Can't Be Reel to win.
1 3366x ASK THE CAPTAIN
ERNIE FRANCESE
5YO  BAY  GELDING 59.0KG
E Francese, Ms F Paff, S Flahavin, M McMenamin, D Ward, D McCartney, T Balazic & T Porter
Gelding back from a spell of eight months. Has placed previously first up from a break. Finished off last campaign sixth of 9 at Kilmore Mdn-Sw October 13 over 1450m, 7 len behind Dancing Juice with 59.5kg at $8.50. First up last campaign third of 9 at Sandown-Hillside 2yo+ Mdn-Sw July 16 over 1400m, soft track; 4 len behind Ad Vitam carrying 59.5kg at $151. Can run a solid race.
1
V LE BOEUF
Fluorescent Orange, White Hoops, Quartered Cap
2 0 BIG FIN
BROOKE VERWEY-MITCHELL
3YO  BAY  GELDING 59.0KG
Ms T Verwey-Mitchell, Miss B T Verwey-Mitchell, M Shaw & A Hubbard
Jumped as a despised roughie at debut, second last of 11 at Caulfield Heath Mdn-Sw on May 27 over 1000m, slow going 5.5 len behind Farmelia with 59.5kg at $151. Easier but see again.
11
MELEA CASTLE
Black, Queensferry Racing Logo, Purple Sleeves And Cap With Silver Seams
3 23 CAN'T BE REEL
MATT LAURIE
3YO  CHESTNUT  GELDING 59.0KG
B J Lee, Mrs P M Lee, D M Jackson, Mrs J A Jackson, T Ferraro, D P Powney, G W Henry, Living On The Edge (Mgr: K Barlow), M Nardella, Miss P Hall, A Evans, P Cauchi, U Bausch, W J Mcdonald & P J Mynott
Lining up for just third start. When well in the market at debut, gave a sight but was run down late 2nd of 12 at Echuca Mdn-Sw on May 11 over 1200m, slow going 0.5 len behind Holding Captive carrying 59.5kg at $3.80. Last start sat on speed throughout when 3rd of 9 at Mornington Mdn-Sw on May 25 over 1200m, on a slow track; 1.4 len behind Nitro Sonic with 59.5kg at $1.65. Impressive of late. Finds the perfect race now.
9
DYLAN DUNN
Black, Grey Seams And Cuffs
4 CASHEMCOWBOY
DEAN BINAISSE
3YO  BAY  GELDING 59.0KG
Ms T Jones & Mrs M T Binaisse
Gelding by Star Turn facing the starter for the first time. Finished sixth in a Mornington jump-out on May 20. See this one.
8
SHERIDAN CLARKE
Black, 888 Racing logo, Black Cap, Red Pom Pom
5 9x254 DARK GALAXY
Dean Williams
3YO  BAY  GELDING 59.0KG
D Karreman
Comes here off a 32-day let-up. Last start 4th of 12 at Echuca Mdn-Sw on May 11 over 1200m, on a slow track; 2.75 len behind Holding Captive carrying 59.5kg at $7.50. The race before that faded in the straight 5th of 11 at Yarra Valley Mdn-Sw on March 24 over 1500m, slow going 6 len behind Wonboyn carrying 59kg at $11. Rates highly. Should be right here.
4
B KENNEDY
White, Royal Blue Band And Cap
6 5 FINAL COMMAND
ALEXANDER RAE
4YO  BAY  GELDING 59.0KG
A G Rae, S L Young, J P Sarkis, Mrs B A Setford, Mrs A Shadur, O A F C (Mgr: H Simon), N Constance, P B McCullogh, Mrs L Anderson, Mrs M Anderson, M Anderson, M B Garnham, P Filipovic, P J Williams, P T Wright, S M Anderson & S G Shannon
Was well-supported at debut, raced on the speed and boxed on steadily 5th of 7 at Horsham Mdn-Sw on May 19 over 1200m, in the wet; 5 len behind Havilah carrying 59.5kg at $2.15. Improver who looks ideally placed here. Drawn to effect and has strong claims.
2
K JENNINGS
Navy Blue, Light Blue Spades, Blue Cap
7 4 NGONGOTAHA
RACHAEL CUNNINGHAM
3YO  BAY  GELDING 59.0KG
Mrs R B Cunningham, Ms G J Triffett, P Cunningham & M Doyle
Was at a huge quote at debut, 4th of 10 at Moe 3yo Mdn-Sw on May 28 over 1200m, on heavy track; 5 len behind Lucky Single with 58kg at $91. Has a bit to find.
12
J MASKIELL
White, Midnight Blue Stars
8 PIPE HITTER
TROY KILGOWER
4YO  BAY  GELDING 59.0KG
T D Kilgower, K M Biggs, Ms L R Cawley, J Escott, A L Crisp, M A L Crisp & M J McKenzie
First starter by Dissident out of Dream Factor. Has a total of three trials leading in today's debut. Did not show a great deal at the trials and prefer to see in a race before backing.
10
LOGAN MCNEIL
Blue, Red Diamond And Cap
9 0x57 COSMIC DYNASTY
SHANE NICHOLS & HAYDEN BLACK
3YO  BAY  FILLY 57.0KG
S P Nichols, A M & B S Racing (Mgr: B S Ong Tan), R J Harding, R L Colquhoun, M A Andersen, Mrs H A Atchison, J L Barton, Mrs M J Barton, Lucky Phil (Mgr: P Hassall), P R & N Racing (Mgr: C Pinniger), I D Wallis, R B Glen, C S Hedley, Z A Job & Spitzmagic (Mgr: Miss J Spithill)
Third-up today. First-up second last in a small field at Mornington F&M Mdn-Sw on May 10 over 1200m, slow going 4.5 len behind She Won't Fold carrying 58kg at $17. Last start led to the turn then faded 7th of 13 at Werribee Mdn-Sw on May 30 over 1425m, slow going 4.5 len behind Analytical with 57.5kg at $7. Possible improver.
13
Green, Gold Diamond, Armbands, White Cap
10 0x744 GOLD NUGGET
SHARYN TROLOVE
4YO  CHESTNUT  MARE 57.0KG
D J Wigg, Miss S L Trolove, E P Harrison, A G Anderson, B Bedggood, B J Coul, Ms L T Lamb, J Lamb, Ms G M Evans, Mrs K Lont, W M Macdonald, Mrs N J McDonald & R A McDonald
At the latest run 4th of 10 at Moe Mdn-Sw on May 28 over 1200m, on heavy track; 4 len behind Anglesea with 57.5kg at $18. Before that 4th of 9 at Moe Mdn-Sw on May 12 over 1214m, on a slow track; 1.0 len behind Unapproachable carrying 57.5kg at $51. Can sneak into the finish again.
8
A MC CABE
White, Royal Blue Shamrock And Sleeves, Quartered Cap
11 LAW'S DREAM
YOKO OTA
4YO  CHESTNUT  MARE 57.0KG
Ms D Howlett & N F Bonacci
Mare by Palentino making her first appearance. Finished fifth in a Cranbourne jump-out on May 4. Did not show a great deal at the trials and prefer to see in a race before backing.
6
MS Y OTA
White, Orange Spots, Green And Yellow Striped Sleeves, White Cap, Orange Pom Pom
12 x54x6 SATTVA
ANTHONY & SAM FREEDMAN
3YO  B/BR  FILLY 57.0KG
Kia Ora Stud
Second run back. First-up after four months got back early 6th of 10 at Moe 3yo Mdn-Sw on May 28 over 1200m, on rain affected going; 7 len behind Lucky Single with 56kg at $8.50. Previously second-up 4th of 10 at Kyneton 3yo F Mdn-Sw on February 10 over 1218m, 3 len behind Succaforyou carrying 57kg at $3.60. Fitter for that run and expected to be in the finish this time.
5
J MASKIELL
Royal Blue, Light Blue Halves, Halved Sleeves, Light Blue Cap
13 7 WOOD PUSHER
CHRIS DIPLOCK
4YO  BAY  MARE 57.0KG
N Noblett, Mrs S Diplock, C J Quirk & Mrs L I Quirk
Jumped as a despised roughie at debut, second last of 8 at Mornington Mdn-Sw on May 25 over 1000m, on a slow track; 6 len behind Tassorting carrying 57.5kg at $101. Safely held.
14
BREE TEMPLE
White, Black Stripes, Black Horseshoe, Black Cap
14 9x0x SPIRIT OF NICCONI
CAMERON TEMPLETON
2YO  BAY  FILLY 55.0KG
Australian Thoroughbred Farm
Resuming. Finished off last campaign second last of 11 at Ballarat 2yo Mdn-Sw on February 22 over 1100m, 14 len behind Medicinal carrying 56kg at $151. First up last campaign eased back early on 9th of 12 at Flemington in the G3 Maribyrnong Plt on November 4 over 1000m, on a slow track; 9 len behind Tornado Valley with 56kg at $101. Fitter for a jump-out on June 2 at Pakenham when finished fourth. Will improve on whatever she does in this.
7
P GATT
Black, Silver Horsehead And Armbands
15 50x66 KARUMBA GIRL
DALE SHORT
4YO  BAY  MARE 57.0KG
Mrs M E Dalziel, M R Haddad & W F Bracken
Third-up today. First-up 6th of 9 at Moe Mdn-Sw on May 12 over 1214m, slow going 2.25 len behind Unapproachable carrying 57.5kg at $8. Second run from a spell 6th of 8 at Pakenham F&M Mdn-Sw on May 22 over 1200m, slow going 5.5 len behind Le Notre with 58kg at $41. Looking to others.
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JACKIE BERIMAN
Black, Blue Lightning Bolt, Blue And White Hooped Sleeves, White Cap, Blue Pom Pom