Bairnsdale   12 Jun 2026
 
GOING: H(8)

Lindenow General Store BM52 Handicap 2200m

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

Pace genuine with Rule Of Salex and Testing The Cugat pressing hard closely followed by Avonview and Captains Choice. AVONVIEW (3) looks nicely placed having just found one better last start at Mornington. That followed a win at Kilmore the start prior. Only needs to hold that form to be winning once more. RULE OF SALEX (10) returns from a short break after a minor placing over 2030m at Mornington a month ago. He's had a tune-up trial in between and should be right there again. TESTING THE CUGAT (9) pushed forward from a wide draw last start and kept going to win by one length over 2007m at Kilmore. Stringing two together has been a problem but he's well placed off the last effort. WINTER GRACE (5) hasn't won in a while but should be ready for improvement up to 2200m now, respecting. SUGGESTED PLAY: Avonview to win.
1 56x00 AMARAM
PAUL & TRACEY TEMPLETON
5YO  BAY  MARE 64.0KG
D Templeton, P E Templeton, J Bongers, G P McCartney, M J Vanderfeen, Dr A M Lewis, M Brown, J Brown, B Saxton, B P Templeton, S G Crespin, A Roseby, P Hart & B F McCartney
Third-up today. Resuming second last of 11 at Moe Bm56 on May 12 over 1623m, slow going 15 len behind Sara's Rocket carrying 61kg at $41. Last start 11th of 13 at Werribee Bm56 on May 30 over 2238m, slow going 10 len behind Miss Niagara with 63kg at $101. Wait for a return to form before backing.
1
OLIVIA EAST
Royal Blue, White Spades And Armbands
2 36318 LUCKYHELEFT
RACHAEL CUNNINGHAM
7YO  B/BR  GELDING 64.0KG
S P Acton, J L Pratt, Mrs P A Acton & W G Pratt
Most recently 8th of 12 at Bendigo 0 - 62 on May 29 over 2200m, 4 len behind Madame Lexis with 59kg at $31. The race before that ran on from midfield and won by 1.5 len at Mornington 0 - 56 May 10 over 2030m on a rain affected track defeating Rule Of Salex with 60kg at $5.50. Possible improver.
14
BEN ALLEN
Red, White And Black Diagonal Thirds, White And Black Fern, Sleeves, White Cuffs, Quartered Cap
3 22212 AVONVIEW
DAMIEN WALKLEY
6YO  BAY  GELDING 62.0KG
Mrs D K Walkley
Recent form sound. At the latest run 2nd of 13 at Mornington 0-56 on May 25 over 2050m, slow going 2.75 len behind Up And Under with 57kg at $4.60. The race before that won by 1.5 len at Kilmore 0-56 May 4 over 2000m in the wet defeating Step In Time with 56kg at $4.40. Sets up very well.
5
J MASKIELL
Yellow, Pink Maltese Cross And Sleeves
4 50x50 CAPTAINS CHOICE
MICHAEL TEMPLETON
4YO  BROWN  GELDING 62.0KG
Mrs O C Aitken, Mrs V A Jarvis & Mrs N R Cassar
Third-up today. Resuming sat on the speed and boxed on steadily 5th of 11 at Moe Bm56 on May 12 over 1623m, slow going 8 len behind Sara's Rocket carrying 61.5kg at $31. Second run from a spell second last of 12 at Moe 0 - 62 on May 28 over 1600m, in the wet; 15 len behind Annabelle Sunshine with 58kg at $41. Can't have off that run.
4
NATHAN PUNCH
Maroon, Gold And Grey Stripes, Gold Yoke, Striped Sleeves, Gold Cap
5 4x265 WINTER GRACE
PETER FOSTER
5YO  BAY  MARE 61.0KG
Mrs D Foster, Shawcott Racing (Mgr: A C Quilliam) & Miss J E Wallace
Last start from last on the turn 5th of 7 at Pakenham Bm70 on May 29 over 1600m, in the wet; 4 len behind Promised Land carrying 52kg at $21. The race before that 6th of 12 at Sale Bm62 on May 17 over 1736m, 6 len behind Natural Ruler carrying 54.5kg at $31. Making headway. Should be thereabouts.
6
BAILEY KINNINMONT
Hot Pink, Teal Crossed Sashes, Diamond Armbands And Cap
6 84515 THE TAZWEGIAN
CINDY ALDERSON
6YO  BROWN  MARE 60.0KG
Miss S L Rogers, D J Kinniburgh, G Jarrard, J J Ross, Club Sport Syndications 3 (Mgr: J Lishman), J Peat, P Free, L Melchiorre & D R Butler
At the latest run faded in the straight 5th of 8 at Hobart Bm72 on May 24 over 2050m, slow going 2.25 len behind Goddess Of Rock carrying 54kg at $7. The run before that came from midfield and won by 0.8 len at Hobart Mdn/Cl1-Sw May 10 over 2040m on a rain affected track defeating Just Bobby carrying 55.5kg at $3.10. Minor hope.
9
K JENNINGS
Emerald Green, Black Stripe And Armbands, Hooped Cap, Emerald Green Pom Pom
7 50246 VISTETTO
BRENT BUTCHER
5YO  BAY  GELDING 60.0KG
B G Butcher, G C Butcher, Mrs H J Butcher & A N Woff
Most recently 6th of 13 at Mornington 0-56 on May 25 over 2050m, on a slow track; 5.5 len behind Up And Under carrying 55.5kg at $9. Before that 4th of 14 at Mornington 0 - 56 on May 10 over 2030m, slow going 2 len behind Luckyheleft with 55.5kg at $10. Each way hope.
7
RUBY LAMONT
Red, Black Braces
8 04105 RAPIDO RIVER
MITCHELL LEEK
5YO  BAY  MARE 59.0KG
Ms A Chakuar, G A Booker, Mrs C J Booker, M D Corr, Mrs J E Costanzo, F Costanzo, S Sarpa, D Albano, T Tardio, J Tardio & I H Crawford
Comes here off a 48-day let-up. At the latest run got back early 5th of 8 at Moe 0 - 56 on April 25 over 2400m, 5 len behind Gambu with 55.5kg at $14. The race before that second last of 11 at Pakenham Bm66 on March 19 over 2500m, on a slow track; 10 len behind Twilight Elegance carrying 52kg at $91. Claims on best.
11
LOGAN MCNEIL
Green And White Hoops, Red Cap
9 37961 TESTING THE CUGAT
TYSON BARTON
7YO  BAY  GELDING 58.0KG
C D Barton, D Holt & L Croucher
Last start won by 1.0 len at Kilmore Bm56 June 1 over 2007m on a rain affected track defeating Call Me Rhonda carrying 52kg at $21. The start before that raced on the speed and boxed on steadily second last of 7 at Wodonga 0 - 56 on May 16 over 2050m, 10 len behind Tradeworx with 54.5kg at $11. Can go on with it.
13
BREE TEMPLE
Gold, Purple And Pink Braces, Light Blue Sleeves And Cap
10 31142 RULE OF SALEX
MICHAEL HARRISON
5YO  BROWN  GELDING 57.0KG
Miss A Harrison & A Holloway
Racing well recently. Returns from a 33-day let-up. At the latest run ran on from midfield; 2nd of 14 at Mornington 0 - 56 on May 10 over 2030m, slow going 1.5 len behind Luckyheleft carrying 55.5kg at $4.60. The run before that 4th of 8 at Moe 0 - 56 on April 25 over 2400m, 3 len behind Gambu with 55.5kg at $4.20. Should roll forward and take beating.
12
JACKIE BERIMAN
Navy Blue, Gold Diagonal Stripes, Red Cap
11 09503 I COULD DO BETTER
MRS JULIE TAYLOR
10YO  BAY  GELDING 56.0KG
Mrs J L Taylor, Ms K B Darveniza, A M Darveniza & R H Ratcliffe
At the latest run 3rd of 12 at Kilmore Bm56 on June 1 over 2007m, slow going 4.5 len behind Testing The Cugat with 55.5kg at $18. The race before that 10th of 13 at Mornington 0-56 on May 25 over 2050m, slow going 8 len behind Up And Under carrying 55kg at $31. Finds a nice race and should be competitive.
3
A MC CABE
Pale Blue, Gold Sash, Maroon Sleeves, Gold Cap
12 06997 BROADFIELD
TONY ROSOLINI
6YO  BAY  GELDING 55.0KG
Miss V Rosolini, J A Farrugia & Miss L L Farrugia
Most recently 7th of 13 at Mornington 0-56 on May 25 over 2050m, slow going 6 len behind Up And Under carrying 52kg at $12. The start before that second last of 10 at Warrnambool Mdn Hdle-Sw on May 5 over 3200m, on a wet track; 65 len behind Fengarada carrying 66.5kg at $151. Prefer others.
10
CHRISTOPHER PANG
Red, White Stars
13 8x568 OURANIA
PAUL & TRACEY TEMPLETON
4YO  BAY  MARE 54.0KG
Mrs C J Shinn, Mrs S M Bannear, R J Bannear, Mrs S G Davey, K R Davey, D L Weston, Mrs G F Weston, Golden Hoofs (Mgr: S McKelvie), P A O'Dea, P Dwyer, A B Buckley & T L Carroll
Comes here off a 39-day let-up. Last start settled back and ran on when 8th of 12 at Alice Springs 0 - 70 on May 4 over 2000m, 10 len behind Figo The Great with 54kg at $151. Before that 6th of 9 at Alice Springs 0 - 58 on April 11 over 1600m, 10 len behind Valley Prince carrying 55kg at $61. Has had plenty of chances and needs to do more.
8
SHERIDAN CLARKE
Royal Blue, White Spades And Armbands
14 x2890 BISHOP ROCK
SUSIE WELLS
9YO  BAY  GELDING 54.0KG
Mrs S Wells & G N Wells
Comes off a 33 day let-up. At the latest run second last of 14 at Mornington 0 - 56 on May 10 over 2030m, on a slow track; 13 len behind Luckyheleft carrying 52kg at $61. The run before that ran last of 9 at Sale 0 - 62 on May 3 over 1717m, 14 len behind Bit Of Shoosh carrying 54kg at $101. Prepared to risk.
2
V LE BOEUF
Red, Silver W, Royal Blue Diamond, Diamond On Sleeves And Cap