Bendigo   12 Apr 2025
 
GOING: G

Apiam Animal Health VOBIS Gold Rush 1100m

Track: GOOD 3   Clear (Max: 28)   Rail: True Entire Circuit.  

Eternal Darkness and Killiana should set a strong tempo. KILLIANA (3) created a huge impression here on debut on 2 March, leading all the way to score with ease over 1000m. Tried hard but was a shade disappointing behind McGaw subsequently over 1200m at Caulfield where he couldn't lead. Expect Mick Dee to be aggressive from the wide gate. Can bounce back. The speedy ETERNAL DARKNESS (1) recorded a soft maiden win over 1000m at Moonee Valley at his latest appearance seven weeks ago. Goes up a level this time but he is a danger with some natural improvement to come. NOSTRA BELLA (4) wasn't far away in the Breeders Stakes down the straight recently, clearly a career highlight. May have turned the corner and is worth throwing in at massive odds. BEDOURIE (2) turned in an eye-catcher over 1000m at Cranbourne last time. Expecting further improvement so cannot be ruled out despite the class rise. SUGGESTED PLAY: Killiana to bounce back and score.
1 31 ETERNAL DARKNESS
ANTHONY CHIBNALL
2YO  BAY  GELDING 58.0KG
Ms N M Wertz, Ms A Chibnall, C T Crook, Miss J M Chibnall, L C Chibnall, Mrs Y Rout & A B Chibnall
Raced twice to date. At debut, tried to lead throughout but was claimed late 3rd of 10 at this track 2yo Mdn on February 9 over 1000m, 0.6 len behind Ornos carrying 58kg at $11. Last start won by 1.75 len at Moonee Valley 2yo Hcp February 21 over 1000m defeating Facilitate carrying 54.5kg at $7.50. Progressing well and is expected to measure up again.
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LOGAN BATES
Blue And Purple Halves, Yellow Lightning Bolt, Yellow And Blue Quartered Cap
2 52 BEDOURIE
PETER G MOODY & KATHERINE COLEMAN
2YO  BROWN  COLT 58.0KG
P G Moody, J G Krueger, Mrs T M Krueger, G Krueger, P J Cormack & Yu Long Investments (Mgr: Y Zhang)
Having third race start. At long odds at debut, couldn't go on with it; 5th of 12 at Pakenham 2yo Mdn-Sw on March 20 over 1100m, 6 len behind Scenic Point carrying 58kg at $26. Last start ran on strongly from last on the turn; 2nd of 8 at Cranbourne 2yo Mdn-Sw on April 4 over 1000m, nose behind Mrs Iglesia carrying 58kg at $7.50. Further improvement likely; worth including.
4
K JENNINGS
Bottle Green, White Checked Sleeves, White Cap
3 14 KILLIANA
BEN, WILL & JD HAYES
2YO  BAY  FILLY 56.0KG
Lindsay Park Bloodstock (Mgr: Mrs S Steel), Brentknoll Thoroughbreds (Mgr: T A Lillie), T B Kerin, Onion Balls Racing (Mgr: D J Rowe), B P Carson, S R Thompson, Mrs V M Thompson, The Fighting Cowboys (Mgr: D Harland) & B S Wilson
Raced two times to date. When well in the market at debut, favourite; won by 4.5 len at this track 2yo Mdn-Sw March 2 over 1000m defeating Eco Force with 56kg at $2.30. Last start raced on the speed and boxed on steadily 4th of 15 at Caulfield Vobis Showdown on March 15 over 1200m, 1.3 len behind McGaw carrying 56kg at $2.60. Loaded with promise and looks the one.
9
MICHAEL DEE
White With Pink, Grey And Black Horse Heads Band And Armband
4 7905 NOSTRA BELLA
KARLENE TINDALE
2YO  CHESTNUT  FILLY 56.0KG
T J Condipodero, Mrs K A Tindale & G M Tindale
Most recently 5th of 9 at Flemington in the G3 Tbred Breeders on March 29 over 1200m, 3 len behind Recuperato carrying 56kg at $101. The start before that 10th of 15 at Caulfield Vobis Showdown on March 15 over 1200m, 7 len behind McGaw carrying 56kg at $201. Nice effort last time. Can sneak into the frame at big odds.
2
MS CARLEEN HEFEL
Red, White Shamrock, Green And White Checked Sleeves, Red, White And Green Cap
5 252x MEISHO
TRENT BUSUTTIN & NATALIE YOUNG
2YO  CHESTNUT  FILLY 56.0KG
Ms B J Patterson, M J Mattsson, R M Scales, Mrs J M Scales, B R Cross, J A Robertson, H R Smart, J A F Rabl, D A Wouters, D P Juratowitch, Mrs S H Juratowitch, C D Barton, M W Ridgway, Pertobe Road, L T Caffrey, T M Scales, G Y B O Syndicate, B J Tatterson, L Preston & D Adams
Dual acceptor. Resuming after a five months break. Finished off last preparation second of 8 at Caulfield Heath 2yo Hcp November 20 over 1000m, 0.5 len behind Shining Smile carrying 55kg at $5. On debut second of 7 at Murray Bridge 2yo Sw October 12 over 900m, 0.7 len behind Hiatus carrying 55kg at $3. In contention.
9
DANIEL MOOR
Pink, Black MR And Sleeves, White Stripe, Black Cap, White Seams
6 7x SALTY PEARL
CIARON MAHER
2YO  GREY  FILLY 56.0KG
Starblue Racing TLO Malice, CMR LOF, B McEgan, Ms S Zickert, R Watson, D J Hicks, Here Comes the Grey, A H H Lau, P Warren, Furlong Tiered Seats, S J Bartlett, Miss A Batsiokis, J L Doggett, Mrs B J Jackson, R Nable, M W Purvis, Spent It & Sewgoolam Racing Connection
Resuming after a break; only one run when 7th of 10 at Caulfield in the LR M Cooper on November 30 over 1000m, slow going 10 len behind Palm Angel carrying 56kg at $13. Going moderately in preparation for this outing, most recently finishing fourth in a jump-out at Cranbourne. Prefer to see.
7
J ALLEN
White, Navy Blue Horsehead With Star, Navy Blue Sleeves And Cap, White Tassel
7 5 WINTERY
AARON PURCELL
2YO  CHESTNUT  FILLY 56.0KG
Halo Racing Services Pty Ltd (Mgr: A M Egan), Mrs J McKenna, Purcells Enjoy Racing (Mgr: J D Purcell), S R Bache, T I M Joyce, W Cockram, J H Batchelor, H R Skene, P J Gregory & Miss S Negre
At debut, 5th of 10 at this track 2yo F Mdn-Sw on March 18 over 1100m, 2 len behind Excenia with 57kg at $8.50. This looks a bit rich.
5
T P MADDEN
Royal Blue, Lime Hoops, Hooped Cap
8 9 KAMAROOKA
ROD SYMONS
2YO  B/BR  FILLY 56.0KG
R G Symons, S P Ousley & M J Doyle
Was as a despised roughie at debut, second last of 10 at this track 2yo F Mdn-Sw on March 18 over 1100m, 9 len behind Excenia with 57kg at $101. Finished fourth in a Bendigo trial over 1000m on March 27. Needs more time.
6
LACHLAN KING
Gold, Black Yoke
9 ALGADON STORM
MATT LAURIE
2YO  BAY  FILLY 56.0KG
C G Jackson, Ms D A Beale, D V McCann, Mrs S Mccann, M J Harford, C R Buffham, G L Arthur, P D Davies, Ms C S E Taylor, D A Jackson, Mrs B J Jackson, J M Bourke, Miss K A Brideoake, R J Murray, M W Ryan, L P Money & A K B M X (Mgr: A McCann)
Filly by Toronado making her first appearance. Ran 3rd in a jump-out at Mornington on April 2. Market watch advised.
8
L CURRIE
Navy Blue, Turquoise Armbands, Striped Cap
10 SCUSIES
TOBY LAKE
2YO  BAY  FILLY 56.0KG
T Lake, M Hilsz, K Beel, G Placek, I Gilcrist, S Murray, R T D Racing, C Leach, M Stewart, G&C Bayview, N Franklin, P Warren, C Tuddenham, P Tuddenham, P R & N Racing, Wezz, Excuses, R Cummins, Scusies One & The Better Side of Life
First starter by Nicconi out of No Excuses Bec. Not far away in a recent Bendigo trial. Capable of a decent showing.
3
JYE MCNEIL
Royal Blue, Red Dice And Seams