Flemington 20 Jun 2026
GOING: S(7)
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Rod Johnson Handicap 1100m Track: SOFT 7 Rain (Max: 14) Rail: Out 11m Entire Circuit. |
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Hot pace certain with Prestar, Poker and Fehmarn keen to take up the running. Keen to side with ICE KOOL (1) who might just be a bit better than these. He's a very nice horse for the David Pfieffer yard who has won 3/4 to date, the only miss coming behind Grafterburners in a $3 million race when he got a mile back. His return win up on speed at Randwick was very slick and he just needs to handle the straight and a wetter track than he's seen before to be winning. JENNI THE NINJA (8) resumes for her second campaign. The form around her first two starts, including a win over this route, reads quite well before two poor ones and a subsequent spell. She can run a good race fresh. CHOIR POINT (4) found the best ground out wide at Caulfield last time but won well enough and should be right there again. PRESTAR (9) plummets in weight off a solid return at Caulfield Heath and he can give cheek up on speed. POKER (14) won nicely on debut and was tipped straight out. Wary of his improvement. SUGGESTED PLAY: Ice Kool to win.
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ICE KOOL
DAVID PFIEFFER 3YO B/BR GELDING 60.0KG Strong Bloodstock (Mgr: B Armstrong), D Pfieffer, W Pollock, D Nelson, S Green, P Curran, P Dhillon, S Martin, D Zahnleiter, Bond 007 (Mgr: S Pleming), Thoroughbred Girls No. 11 (Mgr: Ms S Lenton), The Wolfpack (Mgr: C Pearce), R Milne, Turner Racing (Mgr: T Turner), D Mosca & J Prioste Dual acceptor. Second-up. First-up after five months favourite; tracked the speed and boxed on steadily; won by 2.25 len at Randwick Bm78 June 6 over 1000m on a rain affected track defeating Big Red Tequila carrying 56.5kg at $2.30. Previously second-up favourite; won by a long-neck at Randwick 3&4yo Bm72 December 27 over 1100m defeating Southern Heiress carrying 54kg at $2.40. Can go on with it. Dominant fresh and rates the one to beat. |
2 J MOTT |
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| 2 | 17173 |
BLETHYN
MATT LAURIE 3YO BAY GELDING 57.0KG Carringbush Park (Mgr: M Laurie), Miss K A Brideoake, Portrush (Mgr: A R Brandwood), L Coia, M Takahashi, M K Liebmann, J Rose, S Rose, A J Walsh, M E Woodruff, M D Laurie, S Capsalis, T L Hodge, D V Mustica, Mrs L Mustica, P S Mustica & Mrs J Mustica Most recently 3rd of 11 at this track 3yo Qlty on June 6 over 1200m, in the wet; 0.7 len behind Barari with 58.5kg at $19. Before that got back early 7th of 13 at Sandown-Hillside Bm78 on May 23 over 1000m, slow going 1.3 len behind Dreamzel with 57.5kg at $12. In the each way mix. |
11 LOGAN BATES |
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| 3 | 17270 |
LA ASTRO CHAT
PAT CAREY & HARRIS WALKER 3YO CHESTNUT GELDING 57.0KG Mrs C A Carey, G N Mcnulty, J E Pate, Hey We Are The True Blues (Mgr: P J Carey), Miss T Carey, J R Mounsey, D J O'Brien, C O'Shea, Mrs M A Guy, M J O'Connor, P O'Connor, Ms B Bradshaw, Dr E T Kelly, Mrs C T Kelly, Dr H E Watson & Give It A Rinse (Mgr: B W Carey) Most recently ran last of 10 at Caulfield 3yo Hcp on May 30 over 1100m, in the wet; 17 len behind Choir Point carrying 58.5kg at $18. Before that led to the turn then faded 7th of 12 at Bendigo 3yo Hcp on May 2 over 1100m, 4 len behind Navy Pilot carrying 53.5kg at $16. Needs best. |
4 MS DAKOTAH KEANE |
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CHOIR POINT
MATT LAURIE 3YO BAY FILLY 56.0KG D R Brideoake, P Green, R P Harvey, Mrs C A Harvey, P G Bouchier, Mrs S M Bouchier, F Zito, Ms A Zito, L Zito, D J Zito, S Zito & J Lal Racing well recently. Last start won by 0.5 len at Caulfield 3yo Hcp May 30 over 1100m on a heavy track defeating High On The Hill with 52.5kg at $6.50. The start before that raced on the pace when 3rd of 12 at Bendigo 3yo Hcp on May 2 over 1100m, 2 len behind Navy Pilot with 54kg at $5. Got right run last time but won well, respecting. |
6 LUKE CARTWRIGHT |
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RECUPERATO
PETER GELAGOTIS 3YO BAY FILLY 55.0KG E Gelagotis, M B Christian, B G Christian, S F Spiteri, J Cashmore, Mrs A Cashmore, Surf Coast Racing (Mgr: M J Casey), L Osman, Grants Racing (Mgr: I Grant), Old Bulls (Mgr: R Aivatoglou) & Mrs A Borges Resumes. Finished off last preparation 14th of 17 at Gold Coast in the LR Mm 3yo Guineas January 17 over 1400m, 6 len behind Torque To Be Sure carrying 55kg at $101. First up last campaign ran last of 16 at this track in the G3 Red Roses November 6 over 1100m, 12 len behind Point Barrow carrying 58kg at $101. Might need this one. |
1 LACHLAN NEINDORF |
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Fehmarn
REBECCA WAYMOUTH 3YO BAY GELDING 54.0KG Ms R A Waymouth & Ms D A Waymouth Having third race start. At long odds at debut, 3rd in a small field at Pakenham Mdn-Sw on May 15 over 1100m, on a slow track; 0.9 len behind Bolting Blue with 59.5kg at $31. Last start favourite; won by 3.5 len at Pakenham 3yo Mdn-Sw May 29 over 1000m in heavy going defeating Tickety Boo carrying 58kg at $1.75. Nice sort but this will test. |
7 R T TREMSAL |
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I'MATEEZ
ALEXANDER RAE 3YO BAY GELDING 54.0KG The Lofty Group (Mgr: P Lofitis), T A Wilson, C McIver, J E Naffine, M Langley, M W Alder, Rags to Richards (Mgr: H Simon) & Teeze Me Not (Mgr: N Constance) Third-up today and placed third-up previously. Resumes off a 46 day letup. Resuming favourite; won by 0.5 len at Geelong Bm62 April 10 over 1112m on a soft track defeating Barari with 60kg at $4.80. Second-up 5th of 11 at Warrnambool Bm66 on May 5 over 1200m, in the wet; 2.5 len behind The Kill Club with 59kg at $4. Minor chance at best. |
5 D W STACKHOUSE |
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JENNI THE NINJA
GAVIN BEDGGOOD 3YO BAY FILLY 54.0KG Cape Schanck Racing (Mgr: T Ottobre) Racing first-up today. Finished off last preparation 11th of 15 at this track Inglis Sprint February 28 over 1200m, 4.5 len behind Getta Good Feeling carrying 56kg at $71. At her first start won by 0.5 len Pakenham 3yo F Mdn-Sw November 28 over 1000m slow track defeating Yellowjacket carrying 57kg at $4.80. Talented filly who can run a big race fresh. |
10 BEAU MERTENS |
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PRESTAR
TONY & CALVIN MCEVOY 3YO BROWN GELDING 54.0KG Mrs G C Psaltis, Mrs W E Nelligan, Ms M G C Caliste, Mrs F Jolly, Miss J Goldner, Ms S E Coglin, Ms J Mitchell, Dr M J Nelligan, Mrs S G Davey, Ms J Mills, Ms S L Wynn, Ms M Birnie & Ms L Grantham Second run back. First-up after five months raced on the speed and boxed on steadily 2nd of 9 at Caulfield Heath 3yo Bm64 on May 27 over 1200m, slow going nose behind Blankfield carrying 61kg at $3.20. Previously second-up ran second last of 7 at Sunshine Coast Bm68 on January 1 over 1400m, 6 len behind Headhunter with 58.5kg at $1.95. Fitter and plummets in weight, in the mix. |
8 HARRY COFFEY |
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SAUVITUDE
EDWARD CUMMINGS 3YO BAY COLT 54.0KG Two Fillies Stud (Mgr: N A Tufilli), R G Jones, R & C Legh Racing Pty Ltd (Mgr: R P Legh), P O'Kane, D O'Kane, E A Cummings & Mrs V Davis Colt by I Am Invincible making his first appearance. Runner-up in a Caulfield Heath trial over 900m on June 11. Prefer to see under race conditions. |
3 ZAC SPAIN |
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TATAKAI UTA
MITCHELL FREEDMAN 3YO BR/BL GELDING 54.0KG Mitch Freedman Racing (Mgr: Mrs J R Freedman), Ms J Crewes, Dalal Thoroughbreds (Mgr: P Challita), J Lucas, M B Hatfield, Mrs B N Kelly, R F Le Marshall, B Meyer, M Barton, Mrs L J Le Marshall, A J Green, J Taylor & S Gray Third-up today. Resuming 2nd of 7 at Bendigo Mdn-Sw on May 13 over 1100m, 2.25 len behind Path Of Heroes carrying 59.5kg at $3.30. Last start favourite; was well back until straightening; raced back then made ground from the turn; won by a long-neck at Swan Hill 3yo Mdn-Sw June 6 over 975m on a rain affected track defeating Divine Bellini carrying 58kg at $1.35. Handy but this is much tougher. |
2 D YENDALL |
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ULFBERHT
ROBBIE GRIFFITHS 3YO CHESTNUT GELDING 54.0KG R Griffiths, J McDonnell, Mrs A McDonnell, P Abraham, L Attwood, D Campagnaro, Starcayma Pty Ltd (M Comerford), G1G Colts & Breeding Pty Ltd (G Diamond), M McKelvie, C Sellings, Mrs D Oldknow, J Pyle, B Robertshaw, N Farrell, J Robinson, H Selleck, A Swales, S Vandergert, B Walsh & Mrs S Griffiths Racing well recently. Returns from a 34-day let-up. Most recently favourite; came from midfield and won by 1.3 len at Sale Mdn-Sw May 17 over 1208m defeating Lochend Princess carrying 59.5kg at $1.40. Before that tracked the speed and boxed on steadily 2nd of 9 at Sale Mdn-Sw on May 3 over 1100m, 1.75 len behind Thalestris with 59.5kg at $2.60. Going the right way, each way hope. |
9 JYE MCNEIL |
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UYUNI
MATT JENKINS 3YO BAY FILLY 54.0KG N Hamilton, M Harris, J Hainsworth, B Panagiotopoulos, M Hurley, C J Brisbane, J Andrews & Mrs A Hamilton Dual acceptor. Third-up today. Resuming sat on speed throughout when 2nd of 8 at Werribee Mdn-Sw on April 24 over 1012m, 1.5 len behind Terracotta Rose with 57kg at $5. Last start favourite; tracked the speed and boxed on steadily; won by 1.3 len at Wodonga Mdn-Sw May 16 over 1100m defeating Tara's Crown with 57.5kg at $1.70. This will test. |
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POKER
MICK PRICE & MICHAEL KENT JNR 3YO BAY COLT 53.0KG P A Vawdrey, S Tsalikidis, C Cortese, Eureka Stud (Mgr: S C Mcalpine), S A Peacock, Madica (Mgr: T N Porter), D F Matthews, S Dougan, D S Matthews, S P Hardwidge, J C Slattery, Ms D Price & D Painter Resuming after a lengthy spell. Only one run when tracked the speed and boxed on steadily; won by 1.0 len at Bendigo Mdn-Sw September 7 over 1100m in the wet defeating Gunz with 57kg at $4.80. Plenty of upside, can play a role in the finish. |
3 CRAIG WILLIAMS |
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