Bendigo   28 Aug 2025
 
GOING: H(9)

Bendigo Mazda Maiden Plate 1100m

Track: Heavy 9   Rain (Max: 12)   Rail: Out 4m Entire Circuit.  

Moderate tempo expected with Vega Blues likely to find the front over Burlington Arcade and Kalkee. BURLINGTON ARCADE (9) resumes gelded and placed in a recent Mornington jumpout with Ben Melham aboard. Draws awkwardly but he's likely to position forward and has shown enough to take this out. VEGA BLUES (13) made his debut in a benchmark 66 in Adelaide, and it was a passable effort after being fractious at the start. They must have an opinion, and he shows up here 19 days later with Childs in the saddle. He can race well. TREBILCO (5) debits for the Hawkes yard and the recent Flemington jumpouts suggest he'll come back improved. Maps well and McNeil stays aboard. PLEASE ME DO (8) gets in well with the 3kg claim and should;d be around the mark. SUGGESTED PLAY: Backing Burlington Arcade.
1 2223x ACT NATURAL
PHILLIP STOKES
4YO  BAY  GELDING 59.0KG
Mrs L Joyce, Mrs M Macmichael & D Boxall
Resuming after a five months break. Finished off last campaign third of 11 at Pakenham 3yo Mdn-Sw March 27 over 1200m, 0.9 len behind Steel Move with 58kg at $4.40. On debut second of 12 at Pakenham 3yo Mdn-Sw February 6 over 1200m, 2.5 len behind Time Lapse with 58kg at $6. Looks forward enough after a recent trial win. Take beating.
2
D W STACKHOUSE
Red, White Diamond, Halved Sleeves, White Cap, Red Stripe And Pom Pom
2 507x9 BOLD OASIS
LEE & SHANNON HOPE
5YO  B/BR  GELDING 59.0KG
A G Rice
Second run back. First-up after five months 9th of 14 at Seymour Mdn-Sw on August 15 over 1000m, slow going 12 len behind Facilitate carrying 59.5kg at $61. Previously second-up 9th of 11 at Pakenham Mdn-Sw on November 8 over 1400m, 9 len behind Short Reply carrying 59.5kg at $17. Passing.
7
TOM PREBBLE
Blue And Red Hoops, White Sleeves And Cap
3 90x FOXCIN
M, W & J HAWKES
4YO  CHESTNUT  GELDING 59.0KG
C I N Racing (Mgr: VP Natale), Can't Loose Stakes (Mgr: J M Reid), P D Simpson & S G Reid
Resuming after a six months break. Finished off last campaign second last of 12 at Kyneton Mdn-Sw February 27 over 1203m, 7 len behind Naina carrying 59kg at $41. On debut ninth of 11 at Seymour Mdn-Sw February 12 over 1100m, 5.5 len behind Alaa Plenty with 59kg at $13. Will improve on whatever he does in this.
2
J ALLEN
Cream, Sky Blue St Simon Thoroughbreds Logo And Sleeves, Orange Armbands, Orange Cap, Cream Star
3 90x FOXCIN
M, W & J HAWKES
4YO  CHESTNUT  GELDING 59.0KG
C I N Racing (Mgr: VP Natale), Can't Loose Stakes (Mgr: J M Reid), P D Simpson & S G Reid
Resuming after a six months break. Finished off last campaign second last of 12 at Kyneton Mdn-Sw February 27 over 1203m, 7 len behind Naina carrying 59kg at $41. On debut ninth of 11 at Seymour Mdn-Sw February 12 over 1100m, 5.5 len behind Alaa Plenty with 59kg at $13. Will improve on whatever he does in this.
2
J ALLEN
Cream, Sky Blue St Simon Thoroughbreds Logo And Sleeves, Orange Armbands, Orange Cap, Cream Star
4 38x RUSKY RIPPER
MARK & LEVI KAVANAGH
5YO  BAY  GELDING 59.0KG
Mrs I P Kavanagh, Thoroughbred Solutions No 6 (Mgr: Ms N D Horne), I B Mitchell, Malcolm (Mgr: P Bregazzi), G A Day, S G Hill, D J Love, Mcharkempensull (Mgr: N J Pengelly) & Matik Bloodstock One
Resuming after a five months break. Finished off last preparation second last of 9 at Yarra Valley Mdn-Sw March 31 over 1209m, soft track; 4.5 len behind Thats Archies Girl with 59.5kg at $13. On debut third of 9 at Kilmore Mdn-Sw February 21 over 1100m, 2.5 len behind Let'sfacethemusic carrying 59.5kg at $16. Prefer to see how he returns.
13
B RAWILLER
Royal Blue, Black And White Checked Sash And Cap
5 55x TREBILCO
M, W & J HAWKES
4YO  BAY  GELDING 59.0KG
Werrett Bloodstock Pty Ltd (Mgr: N R J Werrett)
Resuming after a five-and-a-half months break. Not seen since he finished last in a small field at Pakenham Mdn-Sw March 20 over 1200m, soft track; 6 len behind El Tercero with 59kg at $6.50. On debut fifth of 12 at Ballarat 3yo Mdn-Sw February 23 over 1100m, 3.5 len behind World's My Oyster with 58kg at $11. Expecting a strong run fresh.
4
JYE MCNEIL
Green, Yellow Star And Armbands
6 38x FORTYSECONDSTREET
TRENT BUSUTTIN & NATALIE YOUNG
4YO  BAY  MARE 57.0KG
A Kheir, J A O'Neill, Busuttin Racing (Mgr: T L Busuttin), B D Nettlefold, T R Maddern, R Mesiano, D Buzadzic, B A Secatore, C B Secatore, A K Racing (Mgr: Ms K L Solomon), Carty Racing (Mgr: B C Carty), A P Grant, C S White, G N T J (Mgr: T Ostrom) & C P Galliott
Racing first-up today. Finished off last campaign eighth of 13 at this track 3yo Mdn-Sw October 6 over 1300m, 6 len behind Romani Ite Domum with 56kg at $9. On debut third of 9 at Cranbourne Mdn-Sw September 19 over 1000m, 0.9 len behind Terraflying carrying 55kg at $2.80. Likely to race well.
3
ETHAN BROWN
Navy Blue, Pale Yellow Spots, Halved Sleeves, Quartered Cap
7 78588 KALKEE
ROD SYMONS
4YO  BAY  MARE 57.0KG
R G Symons, Mrs J M Symons, D C Miles, J A J Hicks, Ms C Hicks, Miss M A Hicks, J G Hicks, D R Symons, J Heavyside, A Healy, C A Ashby, D Ashby, R P Cocks, J H D Rowlands, W Noble, J Noble, M J Mizzi, D B Scott & Uninags (Mgr: S Hay)
Comes here off a 61-day let-up. Most recently raced behind the speed prior to fading 8th of 10 at Wodonga Mdn-Sw on June 28 over 1100m, on a wet track; 13 len behind Momentice with 57.5kg at $31. The start before that raced on the pace before fading second last of 9 at Ballarat Synthetic 3yo Mdn-Sw on June 13 over 1200m, 21 len behind Mercurial Lady carrying 56kg at $14. Struggling to make an impact.
1
SAM KENNEDY
Gold, Black Yoke
8 45066 PLEASE ME DO
DAVID DEAN
4YO  BAY  MARE 57.0KG
D E Dean
At the latest run 6th of 13 at Echuca Mdn-Sw on August 10 over 1200m, slow going 6 len behind Gold Medallist carrying 56kg at $21. The race before that 6th of 13 at Seymour Mdn-Sw on July 20 over 1000m, slow going 5.5 len behind Blethyn with 57.5kg at $101. Needs to lift plenty to win.
5
DYLAN DEAN
Red, White Diamond, Black And White Double Armbands
9 72x BURLINGTON ARCADE
ANTHONY & SAM FREEDMAN
3YO  BAY  GELDING 57.0KG
Pinecliff Racing (Mgr: J B Munz)
He is resuming after a three months break. Finished off last campaign second of 8 at Sale 2yo Mdn-Sw May 28 over 1100m, soft track; 2.75 len behind Ground Control with 58kg at $3.60. On debut second last of 8 at Caulfield 2yo Hcp May 10 over 1100m, 8 len behind Prince Tycoon with 55.5kg at $7. A bold run is on the cards.
6
B MELHAM
White, Red Stripes
10 Fox Peril
DYLAN DUNN
3YO  BR/BL  GELDING 57.0KG
M A McFarlane & Mrs M McFarlane
Debutant by Foxwedge out of Sheeza Peril. Won a jump-out at Mornington on August 20.
10
DYLAN DUNN
Sky Blue, Navy Blue D R Motif, Seams And Cap With Sky Blue Star
11 GOD'S EYE
ANTHONY & SAM FREEDMAN
3YO  BAY  GELDING 57.0KG
Anthony Freedman Racing (Mgr: S Freedman), R McClure, P J Bonnett, C W Kwok, S A Leal, T M Dickson, L P Money, D Grasso, L Caminiti, P R Money, D D McDonough, M J Davidson, J R Mulligan, R L J Lyle & C W Perkins
Three-year-old gelding (Hanseatic - Adorabeel) who was bought for AUD $ 250,000 (Magic Millions 2024 Gold Coast Yearling Sale). Anthony & Sam Freedman has him primed for this with six recent trials prior to his debut today. Won his most recent trial at Cranbourne over 1000m on August 11. Weel prepared and keep onside.
14
DAMIAN LANE
Navy Blue, Pale Yellow Grapes, Spots Sleeves And Cap
12 REGAL GENT
LIAM HOWLEY
3YO  BROWN  GELDING 57.0KG
Miss E McDonald, Lucky Owners (Mgr: K F Leung), Martin Thoroughbred Racing, Scarface Syndicate, A C Stevens, Ms A M Warren, D M McGee, Solanjo Racing, Roz & Doz Racing, P Byrne, D A Jones, D Kelly, J Howley, D Howley, C Sedgley, R Dwyer, D Kirwin, M White, M Ryan & B Mckimmie
Three-year-old gelding (Tagaloa - Shines Her Light) who was bought for AUD $ 80,000 (Magic Millions 2024 Gold Coast Yearling Sale). He has seven recent trials prior to his debut today. Finished seventh in a Caulfield Heath trial over 900m on August 13. A betting watch.
7
HARRY COFFEY
Green, Purple Star On Cap
13 3 VEGA BLUES
MARK & LEVI KAVANAGH
3YO  BAY  GELDING 57.0KG
Thoroughbred Solutions Pty Ltd & Thoroughbred Solutions No 13. Ms N D Horne, Triple F Racing, Zunkers,M Perumal, Mrs R Mackie, A Jackson, J Dyson, The Valanam, C Bugeja, S Hanlon, Foolish Pleasure, M Giovinazzo, S McMillan, S Murphy & K Tuckwell
At debut, held ground to the line 3rd of 7 at Morphettville 3yo Bm66 on August 9 over 1050m, on a slow track; 4.5 len behind Captain Happy carrying 56kg at $18. Shows promise and worth following up.
3
JORDAN CHILDS
White, Royal Blue and Orange Thoroughbred Solutions Logo, Royal Blue Sleeves And Orange Cap
14 SHOW PLACE
PETER G MOODY & KATHERINE COLEMAN
3YO  BAY  FILLY 55.0KG
Mrs J M Wanless
Three-year-old filly making debut by Ocean Park out of Fashion Sense. Ran 3rd in a Pakenham jump-out on August 5. Then followed up with a fitter for a jump-out on August 12 at Pakenham when finished fifth. Later.
9
ZAC SPAIN
Dark Blue Tartan, Yellow Seams, Dark Blue Tartan Cap, Yellow Pom Pom
15 8x069 IVORITTO
STEPHEN LENEHAN
6YO  CHESTNUT  MARE 57.0KG
Mrs H M Smith, T Heymans, D W Baldock, Mrs R J Baldock, B L Blenheim & B F Montgomery
At the latest run ran last of 9 at Warracknabeal Mdn-Sw on August 16 over 1005m, on a slow track; 14 len behind Meisho with 57.5kg at $101. The race before that ran last in a small field at Ballarat Synthetic Mdn-Sw on August 7 over 1000m, 23 len behind Immerse with 57.5kg at $101. Very hard to entertain.
8
MS HANNAH LE BLANC
Purple, Silver Star And Sleeves, Purple Seams, Silver Cap
16 4 HYDE PARK CORNER
LLOYD KENNEWELL
3YO  B/BR  COLT 57.0KG
Yarraman Park Stud (Mgr: A D Mitchell)
Facing the starter for the first time. Three-year-old colt by I Am Invincible out of Jalan Jalan purchased for AUD $ 275,000 (Magic Millions 2024 Gold Coast Yearling Sale). At the most recent trial finished fourth on August 13 at Caulfield Heath over 900m. Respect any market moves.
4
JAMIE MELHAM
Black, Yellow Striped Sleeves, Quartered Cap