Bendigo   25 Jun 2026
 
GOING: S(6)

Workforce Extensions Maiden Plate 1400m

Track: Soft 6   Clear (Max: 14)   Rail: Out 3m Entire Circuit.  

Genuine tempo from Knights Emperor leading Iberian Lynx. IBERIAN LYNX (7) looks well placed. The first-up run at Ballarat was good when finding the line nicely to grab second, beaten 1.5 lengths. Doubt he'll find this any tougher and he showed last campaign that a maiden win wouldn't be far away. Go close. DURHAM (5) has four minor placings from six starts this time in work, the latest as favourite over 2000m at Mildura. Comes back in trip off a let-up but will be strong late. KNIGHTS EMPEROR (18) resumes. He didn't beat a runner home on debut at Beaumont Newcastle last time in but has jumped out well and is worth keeping safe for the top yard. PICK A SYMPHONY (8) next best off a solid return at Swan Hill, each way. SUGGESTED PLAY: Iberian Lynx to win.
1 AKHALTEKE
JOHN MOLONEY
3YO  BAY  GELDING 59.0KG
J P Shannon & P A Shannon
First starter by The Autumn Sun out of Flying Ruby. Has a total of eight trials prior to his debut today. Prefer to see under race conditions.
6
LACHLAN NEINDORF
Green, White Cap
2 x4520 BOULDEROO
ANDREW BOBBIN
3YO  B/BR  GELDING 59.0KG
B L Mathers & Mrs A M Mathers
At the latest run 10th of 14 at Swan Hill 2&3yo Mdn-Sw on June 7 over 1600m, on a slow track; 6 len behind Hopeless Romantic carrying 59.5kg at $15. The run before that made some head-way from midfield; 2nd of 10 at Echuca Mdn-Sw on May 23 over 1612m, slow going neck behind Palladium with 59.5kg at $7.50. Rough chance.
6
C J MACREDMOND
Turquoise, Pink Band, Pale Blue Sleeves, White Cap
3 9x254 DARK GALAXY
Dean Williams
3YO  BAY  GELDING 59.0KG
D Karreman
Comes here off a 45-day let-up. Most recently 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. Before that did the work up front then tired 5th of 11 at Yarra Valley Mdn-Sw on March 24 over 1500m, slow going 6 len behind Wonboyn carrying 59kg at $11. Minor hope from a good gate.
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J NOONAN
White, Royal Blue Band And Cap
4 5x44 DONE MY JOB
ANDREW BOBBIN
3YO  BAY  GELDING 59.0KG
Madica (Mgr: T N Porter)
Third-up today. Resuming 4th of 10 at Stawell Mdn-Sw on May 18 over 1300m, on rain affected going; 9 len behind Western Legend carrying 59.5kg at $9. Second-up 4th of 12 at Casterton Mdn-Sw on June 7 over 1200m, in the wet; 3.5 len behind Min Kiata with 59.5kg at $9. Rough hope at best.
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WILL GORDON
Royal Blue, Lime Green Stars, Red And Orange Hooped Sleeves, Black And White Striped Cap
5 24233 DURHAM
PAUL PREUSKER
3YO  BAY  GELDING 59.0KG
P A Preusker, N Gloury & X P F Mccartney
Form hard to fault. Comes off a 32 day let-up. Most recently 3rd of 9 at Mildura Mdn-Sw on May 24 over 2000m, 2.5 len behind Nightynight carrying 59.5kg at $1.80. The start before that 3rd of 12 at Warrnambool 3yo Mdn-Sw on May 6 over 1700m, on heavy track; 1.4 len behind Kings Reflection carrying 58kg at $15. Great chance to break through.
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MS C PULS
Emerald Green, Gold Vee, Red Sleeves, Quartered Cap
6 FLYING BEROUKA
BRETT SCOTT
4YO  BROWN  GELDING 59.0KG
Varosi Lodge Pty Ltd
First starter by Palentino out of Ambalache. Has a total of six trials prior to his debut today. See this one.
3
DYLAN DUNN
Navy Blue, Yellow Crossed Sashes, Quartered Cap
7 243x2 IBERIAN LYNX
M, W & J HAWKES
4YO  BAY  GELDING 59.0KG
Werrett Bloodstock Pty Ltd (Mgr: N R J Werrett), C H Madden, Mrs J G Madden & Mrs P A Hawkes
Second run back. First-up after seven months ran on from midfield; 2nd of 10 at Ballarat Mdn-Sw on June 12 over 1200m, in the wet; 1.5 len behind Yuki with 59.5kg at $6. Previously second-up 4th of 11 at Wangaratta Mdn-Sw on October 27 over 1170m, slow going 4 len behind Giant's Reprieve with 59.5kg at $2.50. Should come on from that and go close.
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BEAU MERTENS
Salmon
8 235x4 PICK A SYMPHONY
PATRICK PAYNE
4YO  BAY  GELDING 59.0KG
Johnno's (Mgr: M J Fiteni)
Second run back. First-up after four months 4th of 11 at Swan Hill Cg&E Mdn-Sw on June 5 over 1200m, slow going 4.5 len behind Angling For Info with 59.5kg at $6.50. Previously second-up made significant ground from the rear of the field 2nd of 10 at Queanbeyan Ctry Mdn on November 28 over 1460m, 0.6 len behind Treasure Hunter with 56.5kg at $3. Should be thereabouts.
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B RAWILLER
Silver, Black Checked Sash, Cerise Sleeves, Silver Cap With Black Star
9 x74x6 RAINY NIGHT
ANTHONY & SAM FREEDMAN
3YO  BAY  GELDING 59.0KG
Anthony Freedman Racing, W R L Foster, M J Cleary, Australian Bloodstock, A M Holst, MF8 Racing, D G Monteith, DanTezz Racing, Mrs M A Paton, T R Alderman, C W Perkins, P Hodgson, T G Petterd, M J Robertson, T Ostrom & Studleaf (Mgr: S J McMahon)
Second-up. First-up after seven months 6th of 14 at Seymour Mdn-Sw on June 11 over 1300m, slow going 4.5 len behind Gran Paradiso carrying 59.5kg at $2.30. Previously second-up 4th of 7 at Pakenham Mdn-Sw on November 21 over 1400m, slow going 2.75 len behind Honey Maker carrying 58kg at $2.70. Fitter for that run and expected to be in the finish this time.
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J MOTT
Royal Blue, White Horseshoe, Black And White Checked Sleeves And Cap
10 x4446 TSAVO
MICHAEL JONES
3YO  B/BR  GELDING 59.0KG
Ms A J Smith, Mr J B Kelly & Bluedons
Last start 6th of 12 at this track 3yo Mdn-Sw on June 13 over 1500m, slow going 3.5 len behind Oyster Lane with 58kg at $5.50. The race before that 4th of 9 at this track Mdn-Sw on May 13 over 1300m, 2.75 len behind Harbour Town carrying 59.5kg at $13. Minor hope.
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R J HURDLE
Navy Blue, White Star, Sleeves, Navy Blue Armbands And Cap, White Stars
11 83x VESPASIAN
BEN, WILL & JD HAYES
3YO  B/BR  GELDING 59.0KG
Pinecliff Racing (Mgr: J B Munz) & Seymour Bloodstock (Mgr: D S Thomas)
Resuming after a six-and-a-half months break. Finished off last campaign third of 10 at Cranbourne Mdn-Sw December 12 over 1500m, 1.75 len behind Horatius with 58kg at $9. On debut eighth of 11 at Seymour Mdn-Sw November 13 over 1411m, 7 len behind Hot Blue carrying 58kg at $13. Can be working home late.
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D W STACKHOUSE
Navy Blue, White Sash, Lime Green Striped Sleeves, Quartered Cap
12 7344x JONQUIL
BRETT SCOTT
4YO  CHESTNUT  MARE 57.0KG
Ms A Baker, L B Murtagh, Sapio Group, D A Baker, S J Barker, J Crocker, Ealing Park, P R Fielding, S H Matthews & A P Murphy
Resuming. Finished off last preparation fourth of 10 at Mornington Mdn-Sw December 17 over 2025m, 1.3 len behind Distillery with 56kg at $21. On debut 11th of 14 at Seymour 4yo+ Mdn-Sw October 12 over 1200m, 10 len behind Les Braves with 57.5kg at $31. Have a few ahead.
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PATRICK MOLONEY
Royal Blue, Orange Spot And Sleeves, Royal Blue Armbands, Hooped Cap
13 06265 MAGIC MACHINE
PAUL PREUSKER
3YO  BR/BL  FILLY 57.0KG
P A Preusker & P I McFarlane
At the latest run 5th of 12 at this track 3yo Mdn-Sw on June 13 over 1500m, on a slow track; 2.25 len behind Oyster Lane with 56kg at $41. The start before that 6th of 12 at Casterton Mdn-Sw on June 7 over 1400m, in the wet; 6 len behind One Bound with 57.5kg at $6. Hard to have.
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TEODORE NUGENT
Red, Royal Blue And White Hoops, Royal Blue Sleeves, Red And White Quartered Cap
14 DEEKAYSGIFT
MITCHELL FREEDMAN
2YO  BAY  GELDING 57.0KG
R W McIntosh, S L Wickham, C Buckley, S Najda, F F L Racing, D T Barry, G J Noonan, Ms T Weir, T Medcalf, S Hardy, V J Nally, Ms B D Weir, Barn B Racing, Ben Gee Racing, B J Nally, P A Hetherington, A W McIntosh, J Gibson, Mrs J McIntosh & Itchy Elbows
On debut. Two-year-old gelding by Peltzer out of Holy One AUD $ 1,000 (Inglis 2024 Great Southern Sale) purchase. At the most recent trial finished seventh at Caulfield Heath over 1050m. Did not show a great deal at the trials and prefer to see in a race before backing.
11
J ALLEN
Navy, Silver Band, Silver And White Striped Sleeves, Navy Cap, White Pom Pom
15 546x CONTOURS
CIARON MAHER
3YO  BROWN  GELDING 59.0KG
Australian Bloodstock, M Thick, Toowoomba Too, A York, P & R Racing, S Foster, D B Paterson, U Perera, I T Robertson, Shout The Bar, G Travica, M G Howlin, S G Fuller, D J J H Racing, Dr B J R Kardachi, M Parnis, A H Price, V Colubriale, S C Hargrave & Balman Racing
Resuming after a five-and-a-half months break. Finished off last preparation sixth of 10 at Colac Mdn-Sw January 6 over 1610m, 5 len behind Chantra carrying 58kg at $6.50. On debut fifth of 10 at Geelong Mdn-Sw November 8 over 1335m, on heavy track; 0.7 len behind Infinite Jest carrying 58kg at $10. Rough chance.
12
THOMAS STOCKDALE
Royal Blue, White Horseshoe, Black And White Checked Sleeves And Cap
16 7 VELLURE
SHANE JACKSON
2YO  BROWN  COLT 57.0KG
Edgar Park (Mgr: M A L Stevens)
Was well-supported at debut, 7th of 11 at Ballarat Synthetic 2yo Mdn-Sw on June 16 over 1200m, 3.5 len behind Pulp Friction carrying 58kg at $3.60. Can do better. Might surprise given his price on debut.
5
HARRY COFFEY
Black, Orange Maltese Cross, Sleeves And Cap
17 9 STUNNING KITTY
Nelson Smyth
2YO  CHESTNUT  GELDING 57.0KG
Ellison Lodge Racing (Mgr: N G Smyth)
At debut, 9th of 11 at Ballarat Synthetic 2yo Mdn-Sw on June 16 over 1200m, 11 len behind Pulp Friction carrying 55kg at $21. Will need to improve sharply.
13
RUBY LAMONT
Black, Green And White EL And Horse Motif, Black And Green Striped Sleeves And Cap
18 8x KNIGHTS EMPEROR
GAI WATERHOUSE & ADRIAN BOTT
3YO  CHESTNUT  GELDING 59.0KG
Quilly Park (Mgr: R A Anderson), U Vass, Mrs S Senyuvali & Vasamiry (Mgr: R A W Kelly)
Resuming after a lengthy spell. Only one run when faded in the straight ran last of 8 at Beaumont (Newcastle) Mdn-Sw on December 26 over 1200m, 7 len behind Harry's Halo carrying 56kg at $15. Looks forward enough after a recent trial win. Can do much better this time around.
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JORDAN CHILDS
Royal Blue, Red Spot, White Horse Head, Red And White Hooped Sleeves And Seamed Cap, Royal Blue Peak
19 0 FROZONE
SHANE FLIEDNER
4YO  CHESTNUT  GELDING 59.0KG
Platinum Thoroughbreds Victoria (Mgr: R Hoefchen)
Was as a despised roughie at debut, ran last of 12 at Pakenham Synthetic Mdn-Sw on June 15 over 1400m, 15 len behind King Maywin with 59.5kg at $151. Can't have.
14
MITCHELL AITKEN
Navy Blue And Silver Seams, Silver PTV Logo
20 0x ZHOU SHU
DEBBIE WILLS
4YO  BAY  GELDING 59.0KG
Ms D J Wills, B Lewis & D Wills
Resuming from a lengthy break. Only one run when ran last of 10 at Pakenham 3yo Mdn-Sw on January 23 2025 over 1400m, 13 len behind Storm Ahead carrying 58kg at $51. Wait and see how he measures up this time in work.
16
Sky Blue, White Armbands, Quartered Cap