Flemington   20 Jun 2026
 
GOING: S(7)

2026 Country Achiever Cindy Alderson 1420m

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

Plenty of speed from Fridge Monster and Rosa Aotearoa. THEBELMONTGANGSTER (14) backs up from last week at Sandown Hillside having won very well there in a return to form. He'd put the writing on the wall two back with a strong effort and seems to be racing far more genuinely now. He maps perfectly on pace and provided the track stays rain-affected, he'll go close once more. TEN COMMANDMENTS (8) was dominant winning first up at Sandown Lakeside in midweek company, making a sustained run and bolting in by 4.5 lengths. That was his first run for the Maher yard and he'll take beating if he can go on with it. YAM (13) is flying this time in, trying hard in Adelaide last time when second. He gets in light after the claim and should run very well. CAPPER THIRTYNINE (9) brings all the right form through Lovelycut and should be right there off a let-up. ROSA AOTEAROA (17) is a little niggle at the trip but should find the track a bit better than the heavy surface last time which he struggled on. SUGGESTED PLAY: Thebelmontgangster to win.
1 x755x THE PENDRAGON
BEN, WILL & JD HAYES
5YO  BAY  GELDING 63.0KG
Lindsay Park Bloodstock, H A Fletcher, Dame S S Elias, E T Fletcher, Ms N E Walker, W N Campbell, R & C Legh Racing Pty Ltd (Mgr: R P Legh), Ms P M Gerard, J B Hart, C W Reynolds, G J P Van Ameyden, Ms S J Nuttall & M J Davies
Back from a spell. Finished off last campaign fifth of 12 at Seymour in the LR Seym Cup October 12 over 1600m, 2 len behind Cote Atlantique with 54kg at $9. Previously first up; ran last of 7 at Moonee Valley in the LR Chautauqua September 6 over 1200m, 6 len behind Angel Capital with 54.5kg at $41. Will take great benefit from this run.
8
JACKSON RADLEY
Fletcher Tartan, Red Cap
2 80986 KOMACHI
WILL CLARKEN
8YO  BROWN  GELDING 60.0KG
Dr D P Arnold, P M Cole, Mrs R I Cole, A J Dempsey, Dr P R Knight, Ms H E Park, A M Ryan, N T Smith, F J Spillane, Mrs K G Spillane, B J Thomsen, M P Whelan, A D J McDonald, S M Kelsh, Ms K M Eishold, C B Oxlade & J Kelsh
Dual acceptor. Most recently 6th of 11 at Morphettville Parks Bm84 on June 6 over 1250m, in the wet; 1.5 len behind Lingani with 60kg at $71. Before that got back early 8th of 11 at Murray Bridge Bm82 on May 23 over 1200m, on a slow track; 7 len behind Gold Spirit with 60kg at $81. Not keen on his chances.
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HOLLY DURNAN
White, White And Navy Blue Checked Hoops, White And Navy Blue Checked Hoops Cap, Navy Blue Pom Pom
3 4356x MADERO
BEN, WILL & JD HAYES
4YO  CHESTNUT  HORSE 58.0KG
O T I Racing (T Henderson), A Brooks, S Buccilli, Ms A Bergin, S Hardwidge, P Vawdrey, C Hope, Mrs V Thompson, S Thompson, J Slattery, J Danaher, Madden Bloodstock (C Madden), J Higgins, D Miller, J Gurrieri, Webbmck Racing (L Webb), A Goodfellow, J Spence, G J D M Racing (G Del Mastro) & J Hart
Back from a spell. Finished off last campaign sixth of 9 at La Teste De Buch in the LR Pr Millkom August 29 over 1600m, soft track; 6 len behind Grecian Destiny carrying 58kg at $4.40. First up last campaign third in a small field at Saint-Cloud in the LR PRIX OMNIUM II March 16 2025 over 1600m, soft track; 4 len behind Darius Cen carrying 58kg at $4.80. Wary, market best guide to his chances.
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D W STACKHOUSE
Navy Blue And Gold Hoops, White Sleeves And Cap
4 0559x WONDER KID
MICK PRICE & MICHAEL KENT JNR
5YO  BAY  GELDING 58.0KG
MyRacehorse No 1 (Mgr: B K Willis), M D Moncrieff, P Liascos, J A Mcleish, Dr O K Chan, Kid Rock Racing (Mgr: B Newman), Dr B A Boan, M R Smith, A W Bruhn, S W Bruhn, Ronnies Racing (Mgr: M B E Moore), J T Watson & P I Sweeney
First-up. Finished off last preparation when last of 9 at Caulfield Bm84 November 29 over 2400m, soft track; 9 len behind Black Run carrying 59kg at $12. Previously first up; tenth of 12 at Sandown-Hillside Hcp September 27 over 1800m, 12 len behind Charterhouse with 53kg at $11. Prefer to see how he returns.
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LACHLAN NEINDORF
Red, Black MyRacehorse Logo, Two Chevrons And Black Cap With Red MyRacehorse Logo
5 0x90x OUTTA COMPTON
MARK WEBB
6YO  BAY  GELDING 57.0KG
Miss S M Crombie
Back from a spell. Finished off last preparation tenth of 14 at this track 4yo+ Bm84 November 8 over 1600m, soft track; 7 len behind Sabaj carrying 58kg at $26. When resuming last campaign ninth of 13 at Geelong Mcc Heat (Qc) October 23 over 1500m, soft track; 5 len behind Ruakaka Raider carrying 62kg at $15. See this one.
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CRAIG WILLIAMS
Navy Blue, Beige Band, Armbands And Cap
6 8l14x ANGLAND
GRAHAME BEGG
5YO  B/BR  GELDING 57.0KG
Mangan Racing, G R Northcott, S A Bira'm, Nico Racing, Mrs M Fraraccio, Down Billions Stables, M Saillard, B Oldroyd, S N Davidson, Triple L C, C Colaneri, B X Racing, Lusober, Four Brothers, O T T N O Syndication, RWR Racing, S S Roth, Ace Bloodstock Racing Pty Ltd, R Shaqiri & Ace Angland
Has won previously first-up and resumes here after a break of five-and-a-half months. Finished off last campaign fourth of 9 at this track Bm84 January 10 over 1600m, 1.5 len behind Welcometotheshow with 55kg at $12. First up last campaign 13th of 16 at this track Bm78 October 4 over 1200m, 7 len behind De Bergerac with 60kg at $31. Rough hope fresh.
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JORDAN CHILDS
Red, White Ace Bloodstock Logo And Wording On Sides, White Sleeves, Red Stripe, White Cap
7 311x9 FRIDGE MONSTER
DEAN BINAISSE
5YO  BAY  GELDING 57.0KG
T Henry, W K Loughnan, S F Bird, G D Statton & L E Mason
Second-up. First-up after seven months ran second last of 10 at Caulfield Bm84 on May 30 over 1200m, on heavy track; 8 len behind Hezdarnhottoo carrying 57.5kg at $14. Previously second-up 3rd of 7 at Cranbourne 0-64 Hcp on May 30 2025 over 1200m, 1.75 len behind Brandjam carrying 58kg at $5. Can be forgiven fresh but will need best.
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SHERIDAN CLARKE
Black, 888 Racing Logo, Red Pom Pom
8 741x1 TEN COMMANDMENTS
CIARON MAHER
6YO  BAY  GELDING 57.0KG
SCT Syndications (Mgr: Ms Blakley), P Preusker, Two Thousand Swans (Mgr: G Budge), Six foot or bald (Mgr: H Foott), A Lee, Swan Marsh Racing (Mgr: M Everett), M Bourk, S Bourk, J Cameron, LAPD (Mgr: P Diamond), Bus Trips R Us, A Blake, C Roberts, Mrs T Hooton, S Rogers, S Everett & M Hutchinson
Second run back. First-up after six months scored a big 4.5 len win at Sandown-Lakeside 2yo+ Bm70 May 31 over 1200m on a rain affected track defeating Keane Enuff carrying 58.5kg at $6.50. Previously second-up ran second last of 8 at Horsham Bm70 on October 19 over 1200m, 2.5 len behind Comic Hero carrying 60kg at $14. Clearly the one to beat again. Dominant fresh and looks very hard to beat again.
5
JABEZ JOHNSTONE
Royal Blue, White Stars And Sleeves, Gold Stars, Red Cap, White Star
9 74616 CAPPER THIRTYNINE
NICK RYAN
5YO  BAY  GELDING 56.0KG
Ms S M King, D A Scanlon, N A Bryden, N Phillips, K J Jensen, P Chidiac, Mrs J L Catoggio, L P Di Pietro, S Agresta, W Capper, A Schiena, G Bryden, P Keogh, C Gaylard, Ms C Gay, Miss E J Billen & Ms M L Seddon
Comes here off a 42-day let-up. At the latest run sat on the speed and boxed on steadily 6th of 10 at Caulfield Bm100 on May 9 over 1440m, slow going 1.75 len behind Brave One carrying 50kg at $5.50. The run before that raced right near the speed and boxed on; won by a long-neck at this track Bm78 April 25 over 1400m defeating Lovelycut with 55kg at $31. Sets up well and should be right there.
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DECLAN BATES
Black, Grey Club And Crown, Black Cap, Grey Club And Crown
10 x67x0 SEMILLION
M, W & J HAWKES
6YO  BAY  GELDING 56.0KG
Werrett Bloodstock Pty Ltd (Mgr: N R J Werrett), C H Madden, Mrs J G Madden, Mrs J V Allan, A D Allan, W W Allan, L R Allan, Dr A L Attebo, Arlington Park Racing Pty Ltd (Mgr: B P Bradley), Mrs A L Bradley & P B J Marshall
Second run back. First-up after four months sat on the pace before fading to run last of 10 at Caulfield Bm84 on May 30 over 1200m, on rain affected going; 9 len behind Hezdarnhottoo carrying 58kg at $18. Previously second-up 7th of 9 at Rosehill Bm88 on January 31 over 1200m, 6 len behind Sixties carrying 57.5kg at $61. Can improve but needs to.
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RYAN HOUSTON
Green, Yellow Star And Armbands
11 0x091 SOUGHT AFTER
PETER G MOODY & KATHERINE COLEMAN
4YO  BAY  GELDING 56.0KG
M J Chittick
Last start came from midfield and won by 0.6 len at Murray Bridge Bm70 May 23 over 1400m on a soft track defeating Attain carrying 59kg at $8. The run before that from last on the turn 9th of 11 at Bendigo Bm84 on May 2 over 1300m, 4 len behind Quiseen carrying 54.5kg at $21. Can be working home late.
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L NOLEN
White, Green And Royal Blue Waikato Stud Logo, Striped Sleeves, Quartered Cap
12 41x08 SUPERNIMA
PETER G MOODY & KATHERINE COLEMAN
4YO  CHESTNUT  GELDING 56.0KG
Wylie Dalziel Roy Higgins Racing (Mgr: W J Dalziel), R A McNulty, E M Travaglini, B T M, Maverick Racing, A J Bourke, G Y G T 3, Azile Racing, P W Malseed, R C McCallum, M Chubb, B W Hoffmann, D P Skilton, More Money, Ms P L Madej, P G Boyce, K Gleeson, D A Williams, Brrracing & Was Up Racing
Third-up today and placed third-up in the past. Resuming 10th of 12 at Bendigo Bm84 on May 2 over 1100m, 7 len behind Stoli Bolli with 55.5kg at $10. Last start 8th of 10 at Caulfield Bm84 on May 30 over 1200m, in the wet; 7 len behind Hezdarnhottoo with 57.5kg at $7.50. Others rate better.
10
LUKE CARTWRIGHT
White, Royal Blue Spots, Royal Blue And White Spots Sleeves And Cap
13 2x212 YAM
CRAIG WEEDING
5YO  BROWN  GELDING 56.0KG
Weeding Racing (Mgr: C A Weeding), EST G Muller & R J Bayliss
Form hard to fault. Last start 2nd of 10 at Morphettville Parks Bm76 on June 6 over 1550m, on a wet track; 1.5 len behind Mystic Wonder carrying 60.5kg at $4.80. The start before that tracked the speed and boxed on steadily; won by 1.0 len at Caulfield Heath Cg&E Bm66 May 27 over 1500m in soft going defeating Dantooine with 60.5kg at $4.60. Going very well and looks a key chance.
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EMILY POZMAN
White, Red Lightning Bolt, Black Sleeves, Red Armbands And Cap
14 x5021 THEBELMONTGANGSTER
ANTHONY & SAM FREEDMAN
4YO  BAY  GELDING 56.0KG
Anthony Freedman Racing (Mgr: S Freedman), Horseshoe Investments Pty Ltd (Mgr: R N Russell), P C Rowsell, D D McDonough, R L J Lyle, T B Gray, Seven Monarchs Racing (Mgr: J C King), Murray Thoroughbreds Pty Ltd (Mgr: P A S Murray) & B K Racing & Breeding Pty Ltd (Mgr: B J Hunt)
Form hard to fault. At the latest run favourite; came from midfield and won by 2.5 len at Sandown-Hillside Bm74 June 13 over 1400m in the wet defeating Lovelycut with 58kg at $3.80. The run before that sat on the pace when 2nd of 12 at Sandown-Lakeside Bm70 on May 31 over 1400m, on a slow track; nose behind Silent Shares with 59.5kg at $7. Back in form now and should go on with it.
4
J MOTT
Lime Green, Silver Hoops
15 437x2 MAKE IT SWEET
CRAIG WEEDING
5YO  CHESTNUT  MARE 54.0KG
M V Roach & J A J Pither
Second-up. First-up after two months 2nd of 9 at Swan Hill Bm78 on June 5 over 1200m, on a slow track; 0.5 len behind Ka Ying Cheer with 57kg at $13. Previously second-up ran on from midfield; 2nd of 7 at this track Vg Reef on January 17 over 1600m, 2 len behind Merrigold with 54kg at $11. Fitter, not ouf of this.
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JAKE DUFFY
White, Red Lightning Bolt, Black Sleeves, Red Armbands And Cap
16 5010x RUAKAKA RAIDER
CINDY ALDERSON
5YO  BROWN  GELDING 55.0KG
Ms C Alderson, T Powell, V Reid, Mrs B Reid, J O'Regan, Mrs B O'Regan, P Richards, G Farmer, Mrs E Farmer, J Leury, Mrs S Leury, Ms M Batterham, G Crulli & P Fama
Is first-up after a break of eight months and has been in the money when fresh before. Finished off last preparation 12th of 16 at this track Mcc Final November 6 over 1600m, 5.5 len behind Guerite carrying 57.5kg at $21. When resuming last campaign fifth of 12 at Caulfield Bm84 May 10 2025 over 1600m, 1.3 len behind Angry Skies with 51kg at $8. Risking from gate.
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JYE MCNEIL
Maroon, White Shamrock And Sleeves, Maroon Chevrons, White And Maroon Shamrock Cap
17 1x115 ROSA AOTEAROA
REECE GOODWIN
4YO  BAY  GELDING 55.0KG
Mrs A L Dunn, M J Reseka, J Kilgour, Dr M J Maiden, Ms C H Nash, Ocean Wave (Mgr: M J Bell), Mrs S J Price, Mrs C Lord, D Stone, G Fitzpatrick & Mrs S Keys
Most recently 5th of 11 at this track Bm84 on June 6 over 1200m, on heavy track; 5 len behind Moby Dick with 55kg at $5.50. The start before that raced right near the speed and boxed on; won by 0.5 len at Bendigo Bm70 May 2 over 1300m defeating Vivacissimo carrying 57.5kg at $3.90. Some query at the trip but will give a sight.
9
Emerald Green, Purple Vee, White Sleeves And Cap
18 1120x CASTLE ON HIGH
CLIFF BROWN
5YO  BAY  GELDING 55.0KG
W D Larsen, N L Russo, S Groves, J Scire, R Raco, J B Rodder, A T F (Mgr: J Panzera), D R Langton, Tricky Guru Racing (Mgr: D Clohesy), J Luci, V Muratore, M Garofalo, T Fellows, R J Fellows, I Ricciardi, I Gumina & D L Ludeman
Gelding returning from a spell and has won previously when first up. Finished off last preparation when last of 12 at Hamilton Bm70 October 11 over 1600m, soft track; 53 len behind Barbie'sdreamworld with 62kg at $3.50. Previous preparation first-up favourite; won by 0.8 len Bendigo Bm64 June 26 over 1300m in the wet defeating Kira carrying 60.5kg at $9.50. Has the ability, watch the market.
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DAMIEN THORNTON
Mauve, White B, Hot Pink Sides, Hot Pink And Black Striped Sleeves And Cap