Bendigo   21 Apr 2024
 
GOING: G

Dunlop Pitson & Jenkins Civil Maiden Plate 1400m

Track: GOOD 4   Clouds (Max: 22)   Rail: Out 5m Entire Circuit.  

Solid tempo anticipated with Koa Miss taking charge. ARALETTA (11) has placed in all three career runs to date and should get every chance to break through here. The form ahead of her so far reads very well and she should only have to hold that level to be winning. Drawn ideally after a wide run last time, she clearly looks the horse to beat. NOVA LIGHTS (13) has been good in two runs back, working to the line well at Geelong & Cranbourne. Looks suited to the 1400m now and draws for a softer run. PEERLESS LAD (6) resumed with a solid run at Warracknabeal when third, beaten a length. Bit more depth here but will be fitter. LIGHT UP THE CITY (9) wasn't bad at huge odds at Swan Hill last start and could sneak a place. ELLYETTE (12) is a filly by Swear on debut who could figure. SUGGESTED PLAY: Keen on Araletta.
1 23200 IT'S THE MILKMAN
BRAD COLE
5YO  BAY  GELDING 59.0KG
D S Coulson, Ms K A Penna, B M Cole, C N Gundrill, R E Hiatt, A J Prendergast & G Williams, R Coulson & S Remess
Comes here off a 42-day let-up. Most recently ran last of 12 at Echuca 4yo+ Mdn-Sw on March 10 over 1200m, 12 len behind Qubella carrying 59.5kg at $51. The race before that 10th of 13 at Wodonga Mdn-Sw on January 14 over 1590m, 9 len behind Celnado with 59.5kg at $6.50. Needs to lift.
4
MS ROSE HAMMOND
ROYAL BLUE, WHITE FIVE STARS AND SLEEVES, ROYAL BLUE SEAMS
2 6x060 IVAN
BRETT BUNFIELD
4YO  BROWN  GELDING 59.0KG
Mrs J P Bunfield, S G Hall, Mrs F A Hall, Mrs F Nurse, G A Nurse, G R Luker, C M Emmett, J J Farrow, S Kay, J Maxwell, B J Twynstra, L Twynstra, Mrs J L King & A M King
At the latest run 12th of 14 at Echuca Mdn-Sw on April 8 over 1200m, slow going 12 len behind Arqana carrying 59.5kg at $101. Before that settled back and ran on when 6th of 10 at Kerang Mdn-Sw on March 30 over 1100m, 10 len behind Cordiality with 59.5kg at $26. Looking to others in this race.
7
J MASKIELL
GREEN, WHITE SEAMS, WHITE SLEEVES, BLACK STARS, WHITE CAP, BLACK STAR
3 08x90 JUMPIN' JACKANT
C J DAVIS
4YO  CHESTNUT  GELDING 59.0KG
Mrs K J Davis
Third-up today. Resuming second last of 10 at Wagga Mdn on March 28 over 1200m, 10 len behind Future Fund carrying 54kg at $101. Second run from a spell ran last of 13 at Swan Hill Mdn-Sw on April 9 over 1300m, 21 len behind Arewethereyet carrying 59.5kg at $151. Won't be beating too many of these home.
10
MILOS BUNJEVAC
ROYAL BLUE, WHITE HORSESHOES, RED SLEEVES, WHITE STARS, RED CAP, WHITE STARS
4 0x947 KILMISTER
AFTAB SHAIKH
4YO  BAY  GELDING 59.0KG
A Shaikh
Most recently 7th of 14 at Echuca Mdn-Sw on April 8 over 1200m, slow going 7 len behind Arqana carrying 59.5kg at $101. The race before that 4th in a small field at Ballarat Mdn-Sw on March 24 over 1000m, 8 len behind Miss Sunshine carrying 59.5kg at $61. Prefer to watch at this stage.
2
NEIL FARLEY
Navy, White Diamond Sash, White Armbands And Cap
5 6273x PRINCE BEEJAY
MICHAEL JONES
5YO  BROWN  GELDING 59.0KG
Ms A J Smith & J B Kelly
First-up. Finished off last preparation third of 9 at this track Mdn-Sw September 14 over 2400m, 4.5 len behind Vic Reel carrying 59.5kg at $16. When resuming last campaign tenth of 12 at this track Mdn-Sw April 30 over 1300m, soft track; 9 len behind Let Loose Ladies carrying 59.5kg at $61. Happy to work around.
9
J FRY
Navy Blue, White Star, Sleeves, Navy Blue Armbands And Cap, White Stars
6 89x3 PEERLESS LAD
CIARON MAHER
3YO  B/BR  GELDING 59.0KG
Bennett Racing Pty Ltd (Mgr: N P Bennett), Newgate Bloodstock , B R Group C , R Menchise, S S Roth, M V Broadhead, N R Bull, B J Britten, A D Stanley, M Hay, J Cunico, S Sheppard, P D Williams, Horse Ventures , G L Davis, M Sheppard, Bennett Racing Sprightly Lass , Mrs D Broadhead & Newgate S F
Second run back. First-up after 13 months came home strongly from last on the turn; 3rd of 12 at Warracknabeal Mdn-Sw on March 30 over 1200m, 1.0 len behind Thebarberofseville carrying 59kg at $3.80. Previously second-up 9th of 11 at Pakenham 2yo Mdn-Sw on February 23 2023 over 1200m, 3.5 len behind Coast Princess carrying 58kg at $8. Fitter and a solid chance.
8
MICKAELLE MICHEL
Black, Orange Checks, Bennett Racing Logo, White Checked Sleeves, Checked Cap
7 06x STAR ANTHEM
MATT CUMANI
3YO  CHESTNUT  GELDING 59.0KG
S R Wicks, C D Nichols, D A Nichols, J Nichols, J H Absalom, H Mitchell, A J Ladd, J S Bock, B Trebilcock, C Adams, B Konoroth, M J Lawrence, M Glover, D Inns, M Glover, P Michael, D G Evans, J R Date, J Blutman & R Blutman
Resuming after a eight months break. Not seen since he finished blinkers first time; ran last in a small field at Warrnambool 3yo Mdn-Sw September 4 over 1400m, 9 len behind Blown Away carrying 58kg at $15. On debut ran last of 12 at Geelong 3yo Mdn-Sw August 11 over 1230m, 14 len behind Southport Tycoon with 58kg at $151. Prepared to watch.
5
D YENDALL
BROWN, CREAM SLEEVES, NAVY CAP
8 x6955 KOA MISS
MICHAEL JONES
5YO  BR/BL  MARE 57.0KG
Ms AJ Smith, Z J Burmgister, A J Mcmahon, Ms A A Rush, J Humphreys, G Hemming, Miss J Hemming, D E Stanmore & Mrs F Lanham
Most recently 5th of 9 at Stawell 4yo+ Mdn-Sw on March 31 over 1300m, 1.3 len behind Dizzy Barmaid with 54.5kg at $21. The race before that led to the turn then faded 5th of 10 at this track Mdn-Sw on March 21 over 1300m, 7 len behind Vail Mountain carrying 57.5kg at $81. Has the ability to be in the finish.
5
MADISON LLOYD
NAVY BLUE, WHITE STAR, SLEEVES, NAVY BLUE ARMBANDS AND CAP, WHITE STARS
9 9665 LIGHT UP THE CITY
WAYNE NICHOLS
4YO  CHESTNUT  MARE 57.0KG
E W Nichols, Ms J A Schmidt, P A Street, Ms G M Shacklock, R Neill & Agent Kaos (Mgr: K S Holden)
At the latest run 5th of 13 at Swan Hill Mdn-Sw on April 9 over 1300m, 4.5 len behind Arewethereyet carrying 56kg at $81. The race before that 6th of 10 at Benalla Mdn-Sw on March 23 over 1206m, 3.5 len behind Brenlyn's Daisy with 57.5kg at $81. Will be saved up for one last crack.
10
MS HANNAH LE BLANC
Cerise, White V, Quartered Cap
10 6x98 MY HEART
ANNALISE MARAGOS
5YO  BAY  MARE 57.0KG
J Middlemis
Third-up today. First-up second last of 10 at this track 4yo+ Mdn-Sw on March 14 over 1000m, 8 len behind Mr Magnus carrying 57.5kg at $17. Second run from a spell 8th of 14 at Echuca Mdn-Sw on April 8 over 1200m, on a slow track; 7 len behind Arqana with 57.5kg at $151. Watch for her late in the piece.
11
ZAC SPAIN
Aqua, Gold Sleeves And Pink Cap
11 233 ARALETTA
PETER G MOODY & KATHERINE COLEMAN
3YO  BROWN  FILLY 57.0KG
Aralet (Mgr: S P Delzoppo)
Going well. At the latest run made ground from midfield; 3rd of 11 at Pakenham F&M Mdn-Sw on April 4 over 1400m, on a slow track; 3.5 len behind Stylish with 57.5kg at $3.50. Before that tried to lead throughout but was claimed late 3rd of 7 at Sandown-Hillside Mdn-Sw on March 20 over 1400m, slow going 1.0 len behind The Shaper with 57kg at $9.50. Looks the one to beat.
3
WILL PRICE
WHITE, BLUE STRIPED SLEEVES AND CAP
12 ELLYETTE
ARCHIE ALEXANDER
3YO  BAY  FILLY 57.0KG
Mrs L Joyce, Mrs M Macmichael & D Boxall
First-starter by Swear out of Always Faithful. Tough to line up. Betting the best pointer.
6
DECLAN BATES
Red, White Diamond, Halved Sleeves, White Cap, Red Stripe And Pom Pom
13 4x43 NOVA LIGHTS
A & S FREEDMAN
3YO  BAY  FILLY 57.0KG
RTD Racing (Mgr: R Norton), M Stewart, C Franklin, G Blokkeerus, A Blokkeerus, P Smith, M Quintrell, S Eastwood, Our Year Racing (Mgr: T Moore), Kew Thoroughbreds (M Brown), Gas Station Crew (J Smith), Prettyhappy (G Bertram), Lean On Me (R Norton), L Murray, S Gammon, L Ren, B Hogan & S Bruhn
Third-up today. Resuming ran on strongly from last on the turn; 4th of 12 at Geelong 3yo Mdn-Sw on March 16 over 1212m, 5 len behind Spalmer carrying 56kg at $21. Last start 3rd of 8 at Cranbourne 3yo F Mdn-Sw on April 5 over 1200m, on a slow track; 2.75 len behind Favanna carrying 57kg at $12. Shows promise. Will take beating.
1
L CURRIE
Royal Blue, Red Dice And Seams,royal blue sleeves,red SEAMS