Flemington 20 Jun 2026
GOING: S(7)
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The David Bourke 1620m Track: SOFT 7 Rain (Max: 14) Rail: Out 11m Entire Circuit. |
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Al Duca, Punch Lane and Highlights to take up the running at a decent tempo. Another competitive race. AL DUCA (5) is an interesting one, off a let-up here with seven weeks between runs having last been seen finishing down the track in the Golden Mile at Bendigo. He raced very wide there on a good speed and was eased down but the two wins prior on wet ground rated well enough to win this. If he's been kept up to peak fitness he can bounce back. The old marvel JIMMY THE BEAR (2) won this race last year en route to Winter Championship Finals glory and is well placed to go back to back. He got to the right lanes at Caulfield but won well and will be very hard to hold out again. He beat Cartoon Graveyard there who has since won the Swan Hill Cup where SEAFALL (12) was a narrow sixth. She'd won two nicely prior and is in the mix. SEE THAT STORM (13) was a noted drifter at his local debut in the race won by Jimmy The Bear and never looked comfortable. Conditions key with him - he wants it dry. PUNCH LANE (4) can peak up to a mile and sets up nicely. SUGGESTED PLAY: Backing Al Duca & Jimmy The Bear.
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JUST FOLK
GAVIN BEDGGOOD 9YO CHESTNUT GELDING 62.0KG D J Elliott, Mrs C A Elliott, Ms L B Korgvee, R A Alexander, Mrs S L Roderick, B R Hurst, H Kelly, M F Dickens, R W Mair, T Hunter, A J Graeber, N Hungerford, P J Murray, C Miller, R J Hickey, A N Woff, M T A Connell, The Hippologists (H Terry), Here's Luck Racing (J Deveney) & Mailbag Bloodstock Second-up. First-up after 13 months 14th of 16 at Sandown-Hillside Bm100 on May 23 over 1400m, on a slow track; 12 len behind Meridius with 59kg at $41. Previously second-up 3rd of 11 at this track in the LR The Elms Hcp on February 15 2025 over 1400m, on a slow track; 1.75 len behind Rise At Dawn with 60.5kg at $7.50. Still early in the prep and might need more time. |
10 J MOTT |
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| 2 | 38x91 |
JIMMY THE BEAR
PATRICK PAYNE 7YO CHESTNUT GELDING 61.0KG M J Hirst, J Bruin, N Wright, Ms E Sweetnam, PROF S Hawkins, Ms G Crowe, C Wright & T Prebble Third-up today and won third-up in the past. Resuming ran second last of 10 at Caulfield Bm100 on May 9 over 1440m, slow going 3 len behind Brave One with 58.5kg at $21. Second-up settled well back; won by a nose at Caulfield Hcp May 30 over 1600m in heavy going defeating Cartoon Graveyard carrying 58kg at $8. Class gelding who won this last year and hits it in similar form. |
1 HOLLY DURNAN |
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SAINT GEORGE
CIARON MAHER 6YO GREY GELDING 60.0KG Deg Racing (Mgr: D F Degenhardt), Qatar Bloodstock Ltd (Mgr: D Redvers), A Kheir, J A O'Neill, N A Greenhalgh, Mrs M T Greenhalgh, A R E Investments (Mgr: P H Butts), Sneesby Racing (Mgr: G C Sneesby), A J Willoughby, Carty Racing (Mgr: B C Carty) & A K Racing (Mgr: Ms K L Solomon) Gelding back from a spell of four-and-a-half months. Has placed previously first up from a break. Finished off last preparation fourth of 10 at this track Hcp February 14 over 2500m, 1.2 len behind Berkeley Square with 59kg at $2.25. When resuming last campaign second of 12 at Seymour in the LR Seym Cup October 12 over 1600m, a long neck behind Cote Atlantique carrying 56kg at $13. Talented gelding who could be sharp enough fresh. |
3 JABEZ JOHNSTONE |
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PUNCH LANE
ANTHONY & SAM FREEDMAN 6YO BROWN GELDING 59.0KG William St (Mgr: M Ramsden) Last start set the pace for much of the race 3rd of 7 at Sandown-Hillside Hcp on June 13 over 1400m, on a slow track; 1.3 len behind Coeur Volante with 59.5kg at $5. Before that raced behind the speed prior to fading 10th of 16 at Sandown-Hillside Bm100 on May 23 over 1400m, slow going 6 len behind Meridius with 58.5kg at $20. Building nicely and gets a good scenario here. |
4 LUKE CARTWRIGHT |
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| 5 | x2110 |
AL DUCA
ANTHONY & SAM FREEDMAN 5YO BROWN GELDING 58.0KG Mrs B K Saunders, B A E Saunders & Mrs R R K Chidley Comes here off a 49-day let-up. At the latest run ran second last of 12 at Bendigo in the LR Golden Mile on May 2 over 1600m, 7 len behind Von Hauke carrying 57kg at $4.40. The run before that favourite; won by a head at Caulfield LR Anniv Vase April 11 over 1600m on a rain affected track defeating Taken with 54kg at $3.50. Gets his conditions and can bounce right back. |
11 CRAIG WILLIAMS |
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BUCKETS RIDGE
LINDSEY SMITH 5YO BAY GELDING 58.0KG P V Walsh, Jodianka Pty Ltd (Mgr: Mrs D E Ciprian), Bradley Thoroughbreds Pty Ltd (Mgr: B G Bradley), W W Willcock, W W Hams, Mrs N L Gregson, D W Scott, C Ridge, Mrs R Vicki, B Strahan, M L Brown, R N Henchie, B A Ridge & N G Henchie Second run back. First-up after five months 5th of 7 at Sandown-Hillside Hcp on June 13 over 1400m, on a slow track; 8 len behind Coeur Volante carrying 58.5kg at $41. Previously second-up ran last of 13 at Ascot in the LR Luckygray on November 8 over 1800m, 6 len behind Captain Pluto with 59kg at $31. Fitter but see agian. |
5 J ALLEN |
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DETONATOR JACK
CIARON MAHER 7YO BROWN GELDING 58.0KG Australian Thoroughbred Bloodstock, R Menchise, G J Ferguson, Ms G A Peirson-Jones, M J Eastmure, G D Sheehan, Brittain Racing, Jaybeeque Racing, A J Brown, B J Devlin, P M Lynch, Mrs A M Lynch, K Heffernan, D Spicer, K Thompson, W Johnstone, Mrs B Johnstone, P Gallivan, M G Hunt & J E J Ciurlionis Second-up. First-up after five months 13th of 16 at Sandown-Hillside Bm100 on May 23 over 1400m, slow going 12 len behind Meridius carrying 57kg at $51. Previously second-up 12th of 14 at this track in the LR Winter Cship on July 5 over 1600m, slow going 4 len behind Jimmy The Bear carrying 59.5kg at $12. Didn't show enough fresh. |
10 RYAN HOUSTON |
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FREEDOM RALLY
GAVIN BEDGGOOD 6YO BAY GELDING 58.0KG Grandlodge Thoroughbreds Pty Ltd (Mgr: P Anastasiou), S Anastasiou, N Roiniotis, P Roiniotis, Mrs K Anastasiou, J H Anastasiou, Miss N E Anastasiou, Miss A Anastasiou, Mrs A Roiniotis, Miss P Roiniotis & Mrs C A Biddick Third-up today and won third-up in the past. First-up 12th of 16 at Sandown-Hillside Bm100 on May 23 over 1400m, slow going 10 len behind Meridius carrying 59kg at $101. Second run from a spell 12th of 14 at Swan Hill Sw H Cup on June 7 over 1600m, slow going 6 len behind Cartoon Graveyard with 59.5kg at $51. Hasn't shown enough. |
2 THOMAS STOCKDALE |
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ST LAWRENCE
GAVIN BEDGGOOD 7YO BAY GELDING 55.0KG Baxter Lodge (Mgr: A E Jacobs), M J Webb, C W Roberts, N M Bainbridge, T O Bull, D J Vickers, G M Bedggood, Baxter Lodge Racing No 1 (Mgr: A E Jacobs), Four Horsemen (Mgr: J Ryan), B J Moloney & A G Hunt Second run back. First-up after five months ran last of 16 at Sandown-Hillside Bm100 on May 23 over 1400m, slow going 34 len behind Meridius with 55.5kg at $26. Previously second-up 8th of 13 at Cranbourne in the LR Cran Cup on November 22 over 1600m, 4 len behind Sabaj with 55kg at $91. Should improve but still looking elsewhere. |
13 J BOWDITCH |
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HIGHLIGHTS
NICK RYAN 8YO BAY GELDING 54.0KG Five And A Half Men Racing (Mgr: D A Johnston), Smudgers (Mgr: A J Smith), C Harmey, F Pittelli, Team Giddyup (Mgr: T J Nixon), Tuakana Racing No. 5 (Mgr: K Pearson), L Datson, M Sherwood, N K Jenkins, P W Jonas, W J Wheeldon, El Rey Racing, S B Mcmahon, Highlights, K Jackson & Bullo Returns from a 42-day let-up. Most recently faded in the straight ran last of 9 at Caulfield Bm84 on May 9 over 1600m, on a slow track; 5 len behind Makdane with 59kg at $21. Before that rolled along in front before being edged out 2nd of 9 at Mornington Bm84 on April 18 over 1600m, 2 len behind Wonder Boy with 59kg at $26. Needs to find best. |
8 D W STACKHOUSE |
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RUMBLED AGAIN
MICHAEL TROTTER 8YO CHESTNUT MARE 54.0KG 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) Last start 3rd of 7 at Caulfield Hcp on May 30 over 1600m, on a wet track; 3.5 len behind Jimmy The Bear with 55kg at $13. The start before that raced behind the speed prior to fading ran second last of 11 at this track Bm100 on May 16 over 1600m, 4 len behind Wonder Boy carrying 55.5kg at $19. Better last time but would have to go again. |
7 DECLAN BATES |
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SEAFALL
BEN, WILL & JD HAYES 5YO B/BR MARE 54.0KG R L Lavender, Mrs S J Kelly, Lady C M Broun, Mrs K A Baldry, Mrs D Battcock, R I Hurbert-Burns, Mrs B M Conibear, Mrs R J Cozens, N W Gubbins, Dr N J Hartnell, Mrs P King, Mrs J A Leckie, Mrs P E Locke, Ms S A Lomax, Ms S Mactier, M Nolis, Mrs A J Rodgers, D J Spencer, J M Stephens & Mrs D L H Gibb Most recently 6th of 14 at Swan Hill Sw H Cup on June 7 over 1600m, slow going 1.75 len behind Cartoon Graveyard carrying 54kg at $7. The run before that won by 2.5 len at Sandown-Hillside Bm84 May 23 over 1600m on a soft track defeating Narbold with 54kg at $11. Keeps racing well and should be right there again. |
9 JACKSON RADLEY |
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SEE THAT STORM
MICK PRICE & MICHAEL KENT JNR 5YO B/BR GELDING 54.0KG T Porter, Madica, Mrs B Porter, Miss J Porter, Miss M Porter, W Pelchen, Mrs V Pelchen, Tally Racing (Mgr: J Allen), D F Matthews, M Glasscock, Mrs N Glasscock, J Glasscock, C Cortese, M Moncrieff, P Hatton, G Voller, Hedley Racing, P Sweeney, Ronnies Racing (Mgr: M Moore) & Storm Chasers Dual acceptor. Second-up. First-up after 11 months sat on the pace before fading to run last of 7 at Caulfield Hcp on May 30 over 1600m, on heavy track; 10 len behind Jimmy The Bear with 54kg at $3.70. Previously second-up 2nd of 10 at Redcar Rating 100 on May 26 2025 over 2011m, nose behind Liberty Coach with 62kg at $3.80. Hated the ground at local debut, look for a much better run if it dries out. |
11 LOGAN BATES |
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FARHH FLUNG
DANNY O'BRIEN 7YO BAY GELDING 53.0KG B Cussen, A J Pearse, A Cussen, T W Jones, M G Ford, N Wilson, M P Edwards, A D'augello, Ms S Hunter, Metcap Mgt No 5 (Mgr: J Kanga), A S Jolley, D F Bradbury, D Cicolella & G Olver Most recently 4th of 14 at Swan Hill Sw H Cup on June 7 over 1600m, slow going 1.4 len behind Cartoon Graveyard carrying 54kg at $16. The race before that 9th of 13 at Sandown-Hillside Bm84 on May 23 over 1600m, on a slow track; 5 len behind Seafall carrying 59kg at $10. Minor chance on latest. |
11 DAMIEN THORNTON |
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BEACH PAD
SHANE JACKSON 5YO BAY GELDING 53.0KG G W Evans Third-up today and won third-up in the past. Resuming 10th of 16 at Warrnambool Bm66 on May 5 over 1700m, on a wet track; 4.5 len behind Like A Tiger with 62.5kg at $18. Second-up ran on from midfield and won by 1.3 len at Swan Hill Bm70 June 5 over 1600m on a rain affected track defeating Geffina with 60.5kg at $16. Will need to go to another level to compete in this field. |
6 D YENDALL |
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