Flemington 16 May 2026
GOING: G(4)
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L.V Lachal Handicap 1600m Track: GOOD 4 Rain (Max: 20) Rail: Out 4m Entire Circuit. |
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Solid tempo anticipated with Oh Too Good and Verdad matching motors. Interesting race. ZAHRANN (1) was scratched from the Golden Mile at Bendigo and comes here a couple of weeks later instead. He was last seen starting $6.50 in a G1 Irish Champion Stakes when down the track to Delacroix who was a world-class galloper. This is very winnable if he's right to go. MISS PLAYLOUNGE (10) was a surprise winner of the Gold Bracelet at Bendigo last start but just gets in so well here, dropping 5kg after beating them fair and square. A repeat of that performance at these weights would just about see her win again. ENCAP (2) is one in need of another win - 2 from 30 now having just missed last start at Randwick. This is a good race for him but he's burnt a few before. WONDER BOY (4) was very good in the Golden Mile when just nosed out by Von Hauke. With even luck from the inside gate he'll go close. OH TOO GOOD (3) was second to Miss Playlounge last time and meets her 4.5kg worse off but up to a mile can suit. SUGGESTED PLAY: Backing Zahrann & Miss Playlounge.
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ZAHRANN
CIARON MAHER 4YO BAY HORSE 60.0KG A Kheir, R Mesiano, Ms F Warner, D Strano, B J O'Brien, Mrs M T Greenhalgh, Deg Racing, Werrett Bloodstock Pty Ltd, Madden Bloodstock, L Petagna, D Buzadzic, D Hope, A Sass, S Sass, A K Racing, Carty Racing, B R C Racing & J A O'Neill Resuming after a eight months break. Finished off last preparation second last of 8 at Leopardstown in the G1 Irish Champion September 13 over 2011m, 10 len behind Delacroix with 58.5kg at $6.50. On debut second of 12 at Navan April 8 2025 over 1609m, a head behind Mississippi River with 60kg at $6. Looks forward enough after a recent trial win. Brings class international form and finds a winnable race. |
8 THOMAS STOCKDALE |
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ENCAP
GARY PORTELLI 5YO CHESTNUT GELDING 59.0KG G Portelli, R El Daghl, Valeri Racing (Mgr: F Valeri), Bamboo Bloodstock, MGSE, D T Carter, N J Cusick, R M Dick, Tudey Racing, G1G Colts & Breeding Pty Ltd, S R P M Racing, A T Staudacher, W Vasili, D J Wilson, Mrs C A Winfield, J A Forrest, P T Blair, Kiamala Racing, Ms C M Cox & M J Cox Most recently came from midfield; 2nd of 10 at Randwick Bm100 on April 25 over 1500m, neck behind Hellsing with 59kg at $7. The race before that 14th of 16 at Randwick in the G1 Doncaster on April 4 over 1600m, slow going 10 len behind Sheza Alibi with 50kg at $81. Last start reads well for this. |
9 MS MOLLY BOURKE |
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OH TOO GOOD
KEVIN DAFFY 6YO B/BR MARE 57.0KG Mrs C Daffy, K Daffy, Ms J Daffy & Ms A Daffy Most recently made some head-way from midfield; 2nd of 9 at Bendigo Gold Bracelet on May 2 over 1400m, 0.8 len behind Miss Playlounge with 59kg at $6. The run before that 12th of 15 at Caulfield in the G3 Vic Hcp on April 4 over 1400m, 7 len behind Hughes carrying 54kg at $31. Had chance last time but should be thereabouts again. |
6 BEN ALLEN |
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WONDER BOY
JEROME HUNTER 4YO BAY GELDING 57.0KG Graebar Park Pty Ltd (Mgr: G A Gathercole) Form hard to fault. Last start 2nd of 12 at Bendigo in the LR Golden Mile on May 2 over 1600m, nose behind Von Hauke with 54kg at $4.60. The race before that won by 2 len at Mornington Bm84 April 18 over 1600m defeating Highlights carrying 61.5kg at $2.10. Brings the right form and should go close. |
1 C NEWITT |
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LADY JONES
STEPHEN V BROWN 6YO BAY MARE 55.0KG P W Jones, Mrs E C Brown & Mrs R Jones Third-up today and placed third-up previously. First-up 4th of 8 at Caulfield F&M Bm100 on April 11 over 1200m, slow going 2.75 len behind Soft Love carrying 60kg at $41. Second-up raced on the speed and boxed on steadily 4th of 9 at Bendigo Gold Bracelet on May 2 over 1400m, 1.3 len behind Miss Playlounge with 56kg at $4.60. Have a few ahead. |
9 PATRICK MOLONEY |
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RUMBLED AGAIN
MICHAEL TROTTER 8YO CHESTNUT MARE 55.0KG T J Ford, M P Trotter, Mrs M Ford, N J Aulich, R J Stanaway, S G W Gerrard, L King, K King & Boutique Bloodstock (Mgr: Mrs M Ford) Third-up today and won third-up in the past. Resuming 13th of 15 at Caulfield in the G3 Vic Hcp on April 4 over 1400m, 7 len behind Hughes with 54kg at $151. Second-up raced on the speed throughout before fading 7th of 17 at Morphettville in the G2 Queen Of South on April 25 over 1600m, 1.5 len behind Cilacap with 57kg at $41. Some hope on best. |
3 CRAIG WILLIAMS |
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THEDOCTOROFLOVE
TRENT BUSUTTIN & NATALIE YOUNG 4YO B/BR GELDING 55.0KG Seymour Bloodstock (Mgr: D S Thomas), R L Gordon, C A Gordon, J A K Racing (Mgr: J S Rogers), P A Johnson, M B Closter, K N Good, M K Dawson, W C Bradnam & Busuttin Racing (Mgr: T L Busuttin) Back from a spell. Finished off last preparation 12th of 17 at this track Bm96 November 4 over 2800m, soft track; 10 len behind Litzdeel carrying 58kg at $31. When resuming last campaign seventh of 10 at Moonee Valley So You Think September 6 over 1500m, 5.5 len behind Desert Lightning with 59kg at $91. Might be better off following this run. |
2 HARRY COFFEY |
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VERDAD
ROBBIE GRIFFITHS 5YO BAY GELDING 55.0KG Mrs S G Griffiths, R D Griffiths, T S G Brown, Ms S Gnanalingam, Mrs K J Pearce, C Macek, J Morris, C Cowley, A J Lalor, W P Enright, D Shirley, Thin String Racing (Mgr: P McRedmond) & Princeton Thoroughbred Stud (Mgr: C W Pearce) Most recently 7th of 12 at Bendigo in the LR Golden Mile on May 2 over 1600m, 1.4 len behind Von Hauke with 54kg at $12. The start before that 4th of 12 at Morphettville in the LR City Adelaide on April 11 over 1529m, slow going 4 len behind Arran Bay carrying 56kg at $12. Thereabouts last time out. Struggles to win but is in the mix. |
11 LOGAN BATES |
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SMOKIN' PRINCESS
MICHELLE PAYNE 6YO BAY MARE 54.0KG M Lanteri, F Cua & J Lanteri Back from a spell. Finished off last preparation second last of 7 at Caulfield Bm100 on January 24 over 1700m, 6 len behind Taken with 57kg at $11. First up last campaign second last of 10 at Moonee Valley in the G2 Stocks on September 26 over 1500m, 10 len behind Splash Back with 55kg at $14. Fitter for a jump-out on April 15 at Ballarat when finished sixth. See this one. |
4 LUCINDA BOYD |
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MISS PLAYLOUNGE
CLINTON MCDONALD 4YO B/BR MARE 53.0KG A C Bates, T A Hartley, Royal Bloods Syndicate (Mgr: D Johnstone), Team Scotty Cameron (Mgr: D Kenna), S McLean, M Baxter, D Sutton, Bazzersndaz (Mgr: Z Bartlett), Mrs B R Johnstone, W F Johnstone, O Favaloro, A W Slayford, Ms D Slayford, G Bromley, Miss A Kennedy-McDonald & Ms D Campagnolo Third-up today and won third-up previously. First-up 6th of 8 at Caulfield Vgold Distaff on March 14 over 1400m, 3.5 len behind Betwitchery with 54kg at $16. Second-up ran on from midfield and won by 0.8 len at Bendigo Gold Bracelet May 2 over 1400m defeating Oh Too Good carrying 58kg at $26. Gets in very well at the weights and has to be a huge chance. |
10 BEAU MERTENS |
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AFTERMATH
PAUL PREUSKER 6YO BAY GELDING 53.0KG T G Lines, Mrs J E Lines & C J Lines Second-up. First-up after four months ran last of 8 at Warrnambool Hcp on May 7 over 1400m, on a wet track; 10 len behind Test Of Love carrying 57.5kg at $14. Previously second-up 4th of 8 at Te Aroha Hcp on August 31 over 1600m, on rain affected going; 3.5 len behind Son Of Sun with 54kg at $4.30. Not going well enough. |
7 TEODORE NUGENT |
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OCEAN BEYOND
SIMON RYAN 8YO B/BR GELDING 53.0KG W A Gee, Mrs P Gee, R R Hahn & J F Gee Third-up today and placed third-up previously. Resuming did the work up front then tired ran last of 11 at this track Bm100 on April 25 over 1400m, 9 len behind Big Swinger carrying 51kg at $151. Last start won by 0.8 len at Warrnambool Hcp May 5 over 1700m in heavy going defeating Van Roy carrying 55.5kg at $10. Suspect he'll regress. |
5 D YENDALL |
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MARACOURT
MICHAEL HICKMOTT 7YO B/BR GELDING 53.0KG Mrs D A Bott, B S Inglis, C J Dicker, Mrs J E Miller, Mrs B Neal & M A O'Leary Last start 6th of 14 at Morphettville Bm74 on May 2 over 1600m, on a slow track; 3 len behind Super Lad carrying 61kg at $21. The start before that 8th of 13 at Morphettville Hcp on April 25 over 1600m, 4.5 len behind Fine Future carrying 54kg at $4.60. Tested again. |
12 RYAN HOUSTON |
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