Flemington   20 Jun 2026
 
GOING: S(7)

Country Racing It's Got It All Trophy 2540m

Track: SOFT 7   Rain (Max: 14)   Rail: Out 11m Entire Circuit.  

Reasonable tempo with a few going forward, headed by Howlin' Rain. Tough staying contest - they take their turns a bit. THE WESTERN FRONT (5) was solid in a strongly run Ramsden here two back behind Zakouma, bouncing back out to the two miles to win the Sandown Cup in a tough effort last start. Back in trip here should be fine and he'll take beating again. TEMPESTI (2) was fourth in the Sandown Cup and only beaten 2.5 lengths, meeting the winner 3kg better off for that defeat. Mott on is another tick and he should take holding out. ALDER (4) beat Tempesti home in the Warrnambool Cup as favourite two back which ties in although he was poor last start. BOLD SOUL (1) should be ready to peak third up out to his bread and butter trip where he's won 2/3 and finished 2nd in the other. Keeping safe. VIRTUOUS CIRCLE (3) is going better than the form guide reads but really struggles to win. SUGGESTED PLAY: The Western Front on top.
1 50x39 BOLD SOUL
PATRICK PAYNE
5YO  BAY  GELDING 59.0KG
G W Cleary
Third-up today and placed third-up in the past. Resuming 3rd of 12 at Warrnambool Hcp on May 5 over 1700m, on a wet track; 1.0 len behind Ocean Beyond with 61kg at $9. Second run from a spell 9th of 14 at this track Bm100 on June 6 over 2000m, in the wet; 3.5 len behind Ghetto Supastar carrying 53kg at $11. Peaks now to his ideal trip, go close.
7
BILLY EGAN
Navy, Cream Seams
2 96734 TEMPESTI
MATT CUMANI
7YO  CHESTNUT  GELDING 58.0KG
R A Pegum, D O'Connell, B S Racing, Franks Crew, Riverview Turf Club, P A Cook, D L MacTaggart, Mrs S J McGrath, S Hay, P M Quirk, P Henry, J A Roddy, J P Mcredmond, R J Axen, G L Hales, R L Cox, M McKelvie & Brighton Stables Italian Storm
Recent form sound. Last start 4th of 8 at Sandown-Lakeside in the LR Sandown Cup on May 31 over 3200m, on a slow track; 2.5 len behind The Western Front carrying 58.5kg at $6. The run before that made some head-way from midfield; 3rd of 15 at Warrnambool in the LR Wnbl Cup on May 7 over 2350m, in the wet; 2 len behind Any Luck with 55kg at $8.50. Racing well and should be hard to hold out.
9
J MOTT
White, Green Sleeves, Red Cap
3 0x757 VIRTUOUS CIRCLE
LIAM HOWLEY
6YO  B/BR  GELDING 58.0KG
C W Kwok, Miss E McDonald, Ms D F Howley, F J Howley, Upper Bloodstock (Mgr: H F Lau), B Smith, Stag's Leap (Mgr: A Williams), Whiskey Racing (Mgr: W C Phillips), Ms D L McDonald & R G Mulcaster
Last start 7th of 14 at this track Bm100 on June 6 over 2000m, on rain affected going; 2.25 len behind Ghetto Supastar carrying 53kg at $12. Before that got back early 5th of 9 at Sandown-Hillside Bm100 on May 23 over 1800m, on a slow track; 6 len behind Pudding with 56kg at $61. Sectionals say he's going well, look for a big run.
6
DECLAN BATES
Green, Purple Star Cap
4 42127 ALDER
TRENT BUSUTTIN & NATALIE YOUNG
6YO  CHESTNUT  GELDING 57.0KG
Seymour Bloodstock, M Pilkington, Glentree Racing, R Gordon, C Gordon, R Frew, The Sheen Group, M Dawson, D Juratowitch, P Johnson, A Branson, R Hill-Smith, J Charlton, Mangalore Park Racing, A Salter, C Schembri, Bushant, M Whiting, I T P Syndicate & Hidden Brook Bloodstock
At the latest run 7th of 11 at Sandown-Hillside Bm84 on May 23 over 2400m, on a slow track; 5.5 len behind Khor carrying 59.5kg at $8. The start before that ran on from midfield; 2nd of 15 at Warrnambool in the LR Wnbl Cup on May 7 over 2350m, on a wet track; nose behind Any Luck with 54kg at $4. Can do much better.
12
HARRY COFFEY
Navy Blue, White Sash, Lime Green Striped Sleeves, Quartered Cap
5 41161 THE WESTERN FRONT
BEN, WILL & JD HAYES
5YO  BAY  GELDING 57.0KG
Ace Bloodstock Racing (D Mangan), P Millson, A Henwood, Ace Racers 5, C Paisley, K Paisley, Mangan Racing, S Bira'm, D Selkrig, Barnyard Syndications (J Wilcox), A Zulli, P Presti, Generations (D Lee), R Jarvis, S Jarvis, C Colaneri, RWR Racing, The Bowlers Stables, S Millson & Lindsay Park 18
Last start raced right near the speed and boxed on; won by a nose at Sandown-Lakeside LR Sandown Cup May 31 over 3200m on a rain affected track defeating Zibulon carrying 55kg at $3. The race before that 6th of 14 at this track in the LR Ramsden on May 16 over 2800m, 6 len behind Zakouma carrying 58.5kg at $6.50. Back in trip no issue and can keep the ball rolling.
13
D W STACKHOUSE
Red, White Ace Bloodstock Logo And Wording On Sides, White Sleeves, Red Stripe, White Cap
6 x0073 TAJANIS
CHARLOTTE LITTLEFIELD
6YO  BAY  GELDING 56.0KG
A J A Bosma, Ms T M Morrissey, Fab Fillies (Mgr: G Weston), Dr K L Samson, W J Gianotti, R K Batten, R McVicar, W J Hamilton, D J Pritchard, G Webb, M Maloy, R A Lloyd, B R Haycock, Mrs J A Pablecheque, S I McLauchlan, A Mahoney, R G Holden, W H O'Brien & N A Davidson
Last start held ground to the line 3rd of 8 at Sandown-Lakeside in the LR Sandown Cup on May 31 over 3200m, on a slow track; nose behind The Western Front carrying 56.5kg at $17. The run before that ran last of 7 at Doomben Hcp on April 15 over 2040m, 12 len behind Good Banter carrying 58kg at $26. Close to a win. Should take holding out.
11
LACHLAN NEINDORF
Navy Blue, White Band And Go Racing Logo, Armbands And Cap
7 4x729 HOWLIN' RAIN
CINDY ALDERSON
6YO  BAY  GELDING 54.0KG
Mrs L B Alderson, Clanbrooke Racing (Mgr: D P Humphries), Mornington Clanbrooke Racing (Mgr: C J Dickinson), Bool Bros (Mgr: R J McNamara), Sailmaker (Mgr: I R Swan), P W Carter, B I Poynter, Mrs E A Poynter & P Collins
Most recently ran last of 9 at Caulfield Bm84 on May 30 over 2000m, on rain affected going; 6 len behind Simurgh carrying 58.5kg at $21. The run before that held ground to the line 2nd of 12 at Caulfield Bm100 on May 9 over 2000m, slow going 0.8 len behind Plymouth carrying 51.5kg at $13. Needs to find best.
8
JYE MCNEIL
Royal Blue, Gold Stripes, Hooped Sleeves, Quartered Cap
8 214x0 KINGOFWALLSTREET
MATT CUMANI
4YO  BAY  HORSE 54.0KG
M S S Cumani, A N C Bengough, Footy Racing Pty Ltd, A T Bowers, P T Collins, A G Grantham, J J McConnell, Harry Racing, Mrs G Rinkin, N M Ross, M L White, P A Woolley, G J Sanders, Rathmore Lodge, D McMillan, Mrs K McMillan, S R Wicks, S M W Charles, Fortune 1 Racing and Breeding & Mrs M A Birnie
Second-up. First-up after nearly two years 12th of 14 at this track Bm100 on June 6 over 2000m, in the wet; 4 len behind Ghetto Supastar with 53kg at $31. Previously second-up 2nd of 13 at this track 3yo C&G-Swp on September 22 2024 over 1800m, long-neck behind Stylish Secret with 56kg at $26. Fitter but see again.
10
DAMIEN THORNTON
Cream, Brown Armbands And Cap
9 x0600 MISSION OF LOVE
J G SYMONS & S LAXON
6YO  CHESTNUT  MARE 54.0KG
J G Symons, P Morley, Mrs R Morley, M Kirby, M Hooper, Mrs L Cubitt, G Dingle, L Phythian, Mrs Y Phythian, G Gray, P Henry, M Glosko, B Connell, D Connell, P Donovan, I Duncan, Mrs M Bailey, S Bailey, Twofold (Mgr: G Butt) & Friends of Esprit (Mgr: S Healy)
At the latest run from last on the turn 11th of 14 at this track Bm100 on June 6 over 2000m, on a wet track; 4 len behind Ghetto Supastar carrying 54kg at $71. The race before that ran second last of 11 at Sandown-Hillside Bm84 on May 23 over 2400m, slow going 8 len behind Khor carrying 60kg at $26. Tested again.
1
PATRICK MOLONEY
Pale Blue, Navy Blue Diamonds, Sleeves And Cap
10 78211 MR WATERVILLE
CLAYTON DOUGLAS
7YO  BAY  GELDING 54.0KG
R A E Lyons, P D Harrison, S W Hansen, J W Joseph, D Harrison, Ms M J Waller, A A Lockhart, C S White, Beleura Lodge (Mgr: R N Douglas), D Allen, C J Waller & Ms S J E Baker
Last start favourite; won by 4.5 len at Sandown-Lakeside Aust Hdle May 31 over 3900m in heavy going defeating Highland Blaze with 65kg at $2.70. The run before that favourite; scored a big 7 len win at Warrnambool Swp Hdle May 7 over 3200m in heavy going defeating Fengarada with 65kg at $6.50. Can't have on the flat.
5
BEAU MERTENS
Yellow And Red Stripes, Navy Blue Sleeves, Navy Blue And Yellow Spots Cap
11 90111 VEGAS JACK
CRAIG CONRON
4YO  BROWN  GELDING 54.0KG
C Conron, C Brown & Ms S Balovcikova
Most recently won by a head at Swan Hill Bm66 June 5 over 2400m on a rain affected track defeating Milady carrying 61.5kg at $6. The start before that came from midfield and won by 0.8 len at Geelong Bm62 May 22 over 2400m in soft going defeating Chocolate Royal with 61.5kg at $17. Flying but this will test.
4
D YENDALL
Maroon, Grey And White Stripes, Hooped Sleeves, Maroon Cap
12 x6422 HIGHLAND BLAZE
SHANE JACKSON
6YO  BAY  GELDING 53.0KG
J W Pallot, Ms D M Pallot, Buffto's First Kiss, Catas No 1, M L Dalton, L Armstrong, G J Armstrong, Quail Kings, M A L Stevens, Mrs L M Stevens, R O C Ingle, J R Dalton, C W Dalton, S A Dalton, D Dalton, W J Pallot, Mrs R P A Pallot, M W Badrian & Four Brothers
Most recently 2nd in a small field at Sandown-Lakeside Aust Hdle on May 31 over 3900m, on heavy track; 4.5 len behind Mr Waterville carrying 71kg at $2.80. The race before that 2nd in a small field at Warrnambool Hdle-Swp on May 6 over 3200m, on rain affected going; 1.3 len behind The Storyteller carrying 70kg at $2.10. Will stay but fancy a few will be sharper.
2
CRAIG WILLIAMS
Yellow, Royal Blue Diamonds Band, White Sleeves, Royal Blue Diamonds Armbands, Hooped Cap
13 46055 SAMUEL LANGHORNE
MICHAEL KENT
6YO  BAY  GELDING 53.0KG
M C Kent & P J F Cataldo
At the latest run 5th of 11 at Sandown-Hillside Bm84 on May 23 over 2400m, on a slow track; 2.75 len behind Khor with 52.5kg at $11. The start before that 5th of 9 at this track Bm84 Hcp on April 25 over 2500m, 5 len behind The Western Front with 55kg at $17. Rough hope on best.
3
LUKE CARTWRIGHT
Navy Blue, White Sash, Hooped Cap