Bendigo   27 Jun 2024
 
GOING: S

Workforce Extensions Maiden Plate 1300m

Track: SOFT 6   Rain (Max: 13)   Rail: Out 9m Entire Circuit.  

The speedy Small Town Hero should find the front with Bollon and Scorched Lane on his heels. HIGHLANDS (3) has had two runs back from a spell and run third in both of them with a win looking close. He was beaten under a length first up at Mornington over 1200m and was solid again at Echuca last time. Maps for a soft run and should go close. SCORCHED LANE (12) ran well on debut at Echuca over 1300m, doing well to hold his ground for second, beaten 1.5 lengths. He'll be much better for that experience as a 2yo and should prove hard to beat with natural improvement. TURN UP THE MUSIC (6) has had a few chances but did run well last start at Ballarat when beaten a head. Fresh for this, he can get into the finish again. BOLLON (9) has had two starts to date, finishing fifth in both. He resumed at Sale and was solid with improvement to come. SMALL TOWN HERO (5) next best. SUGGESTED PLAY: Highlands to win.
1 80 ALL ABOUT RICKI
KYM HANN
3YO  CHESTNUT  GELDING 59.0KG
R N I Hann, P Demetriou, B Watts, X J Moloney, B K Nickelson, Miss K K Ting, P R Coleman, J D Moloney, J A McDonnell, D M Polkinghorne, A J Corrigan, Smoke Signal (Mgr: S T Sexton) & Dadoco Racing (Mgr: D J Leo)
Raced two times to date. At debut, ran last of 8 at this track Mdn-Sw on June 4 over 1100m, on a slow track; 12 len behind Reserve Bank with 59.5kg at $17. Second-up 10th of 13 at Seymour Mdn-Sw on June 16 over 1000m, on a slow track; 10 len behind Shalimar Moon with 58kg at $81. Likely to find them too smart.
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C NEWITT
Cerise And Black Diamonds, Black Sleeves, Diamond Cap
2 45x DHANUSH
Leon & Troy Corstens
3YO  BROWN  GELDING 59.0KG
Flemington Bloodstock (Mgr: J G Sawford) & Harvey Racing & Breeding (Mgr: D M Harvey)
Resuming after a four months break. Finished off last preparation fifth of 13 at Wangaratta Mdn-Sw March 2 over 1400m, 8 len behind Stubbyholler with 59kg at $7. On debut fourth of 11 at Benalla Mdn-Sw February 20 over 1406m, 3 len behind Co Co Van Winkle with 59kg at $11. A big run will not surprise.
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BEN ALLEN
ORANGE AND NAVY STRIPES, WHITE SLEEVES AND CAP
3 62x33 HIGHLANDS
JAMES CUMMINGS
3YO  BAY  GELDING 59.0KG
Godolphin
Third-up today. Resuming sat on the pace when 3rd of 10 at Mornington 3yo Mdn-Sw on May 27 over 1200m, 0.8 len behind Socially Sassy carrying 58kg at $3.50. Second run from a spell 3rd of 9 at Echuca Mdn-Sw on June 13 over 1100m, on a slow track; 2.25 len behind Loafer with 59.5kg at $4. Will prove hard to beat.
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B RAWILLER
Royal Blue
4 45x7 SKILFUL ARTIST
M & L KAVANAGH
3YO  BROWN  GELDING 59.0KG
Mrs I P Kavanagh, B J & Mrs M A Vandenbergh, A Rawson, R W & Mrs V J Saunders, R Jones, C Fenton, Northside Racing (Mgr: J Gilligan), P Nankivell, R Smith, D Williams, G J Andersen, Ms C E Hirt & Berry Trapeze (Mgr: Mrs I P Kavanagh)
Second-up. First-up after five months settled back and ran on when 7th of 9 at Echuca Mdn-Sw on June 13 over 1100m, on a slow track; 7 len behind Loafer with 59.5kg at $9. Previously second-up with blinkers first time; 5th of 13 at Hamilton 3yo Mdn-Sw on January 12 over 1200m, 2 len behind Thailess carrying 58kg at $7. Unlikely to threaten.
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BILLY EGAN
Black, White Band And Sleeves, Black Cap
5 27 SMALL TOWN HERO
BRETT CONLON
4YO  BAY  GELDING 59.0KG
P G McGuinness, N Parker, R C Starkins, P G Leonard, K W Thompson, R E Pagey, Miss L Schirmer, M P Conlon, D J Conlin, Mrs L Collinson, L M Conlon, G L Peters & B M Conlon
Having third race start. At debut, set the pace for much of the race 2nd of 10 at Sale Mdn-Sw on May 5 over 1105m, 4 len behind Baraqiel with 59.5kg at $6.50. Last start sat behind the speed prior to fading second last of 8 at Cranbourne Mdn-Sw on May 31 over 1000m, slow going 5 len behind Angerstein carrying 59.5kg at $2.10. Can bounce back.
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J NOONAN
Pale Yellow, Royal Blue Diagonal Stripes, Diamonds Sleeves, Diamonds On Cap
6 83242 TURN UP THE MUSIC
SIMON ZAHRA
3YO  B/BR  GELDING 59.0KG
Donalds Racing
Recent form sound. Resumes off a 32 day let-up. Last start 2nd in a small field at Ballarat Mdn-Sw on May 26 over 1200m, on a slow track; head behind Platinum Field carrying 59.5kg at $5.50. The race before that 4th of 8 at Geelong Mdn-Sw on May 10 over 1125m, on a wet track; 7 len behind The Carillo carrying 59.5kg at $17. In the finish last time and should go well again.
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BLAIKE MCDOUGALL
Black, White Horsehead, Banner And Stars, White,Black Halved Sleeves, Yellow Cap, Black Stars
7 458x4 WHISKEY CREED
AFTAB SHAIKH
7YO  BAY  GELDING 59.0KG
Mrs J G Ferguson
Second run back. First-up after seven months 4th of 13 at Seymour 4yo+ Mdn-Sw on June 16 over 1200m, on a slow track; 5.5 len behind En Primeur carrying 59.5kg at $61. Previously second-up 5th of 11 at this track Mdn-Sw on August 10 over 1100m, on a slow track; 6 len behind Loved Up Lawyer carrying 59.5kg at $151. Needs to lift.
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LAURA LAFFERTY
Green, White Checks, Gold Sleeves And Cap
8 ISAYNONONO
GAVIN BEDGGOOD
3YO  BAY  FILLY 57.0KG
Mailbag Bloodstock (Mgr: J M Rayner)
First-starter by Savabeel out of Rehab. Not seen on the track yet so hard to assess. Watch the market.
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BEAU MERTENS
Deep Navy, Mailbag Bloodstock Logo, White With Orange Spots Sleeves And Cap
9 5x5 BOLLON
PETER G MOODY & KATHERINE COLEMAN
2YO  BAY  GELDING 57.0KG
P G Moody, A C Black, R Tai & The Get Out (Mgr: T A Hammond)
Third race start. First start faded in the straight 5th of 11 at Sandown-Lakeside 2yo Mdn-Sw on February 7 over 1200m, 3 len behind Flyer with 58kg at $9. Went for a spell before returning 5th of 11 at Sale 2yo Mdn-Sw on June 11 over 1112m, slow going 6 len behind Don't Russia carrying 58kg at $5.50. Fitter and worth including.
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LINDA MEECH
White, Blue Striped Sleeves And Cap
10 7 BROTHER QUICKIE
PETER G MOODY & KATHERINE COLEMAN
2YO  BROWN  GELDING 57.0KG
Wylie Dalziel Roy Higgins Racing (Mgr: W J Dalziel), Rosemont Stud Pty Ltd (Mgr: A P Mithen), K McDonald, R Atkinson, M Mitchell, C De Bortoli, P De Bortoli, W Patullo, B Davis, D Williams, B Jackson, D Goodall-Wilson, M Davies, D Hill, Shangi Charges, Here's To Sheckers & Snow Road Thoroughbreds
At debut, 7th of 11 at Sale 2yo Mdn-Sw on June 11 over 1112m, slow going 9 len behind Don't Russia carrying 58kg at $5.50. Capable of plenty of improvement.
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L NOLEN
White, Red Gatecrasher, Royal Blue And White Spots Sleeves And Cap
11 4 KIRK
PETER G MOODY & KATHERINE COLEMAN
2YO  B/BR  COLT 57.0KG
Rosemont Stud Pty Ltd (Mgr: A P Mithen), P Cormack, C Leslie, R Chapman, S Farrell, A Murray, Mrs L Bruhn, S Bruhn, Rosemont Alliance 3, Iskander Racing & Breeding, A W T Racing, Shapetom, Cunningham Thoroughbreds, Janije Racing, T R C K, G1G Colts & Breeding, Matha Bloodstock & A D M Racing
At debut, 4th of 11 at Sale 2yo Mdn-Sw on June 11 over 1112m, slow going 5.5 len behind Don't Russia with 58kg at $15. That race experience to prove invaluable.
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WILL PRICE
Red, White Gatecrasher, Half Navy Sleeve With Gold Victorian Alliance Logo
12 2 SCORCHED LANE
A & S FREEDMAN
2YO  BAY  COLT 57.0KG
William Street (Mgr: M F Clemenger)
At debut, held ground to the line 2nd of 12 at Echuca Mdn-Sw on June 13 over 1300m, slow going 1.5 len behind Liberami with 57kg at $6.50. Open to plenty of improvement. Capable of taking this out.
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JYE MCNEIL
Royal Blue, Gold Armbands And Cap
13 680x SPANISH IDOL
MICHAEL MORONEY
3YO  B/BR  GELDING 59.0KG
Ballymore Stables (Aust) Pty Ltd (Mgr: M D Moroney), C & Mrs J G Madden, Werrett Bloodstock Pty Ltd (Mgr: N Werrett), M Bogoievski & Ms A M Bergin
Resuming. Finished off last preparation tenth of 12 at Sale Mdn-Sw January 14 over 1600m, soft track; 9 len behind Lukan carrying 58kg at $26. On debut sixth of 8 at Geelong 3yo C&G&E Mdn-Sw November 30 over 1240m, soft track; 8 len behind Frawley with 58kg at $4. Prepared to watch.
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J MOTT
GREEN, PURPLE HALVED, GREEN AND PINK CHECKED YOKE, PURPLE SLEEVES, GREEN HLAVES, PINK HALVED CHECKED
14 0x076 WHODARESWINS
LIL ANDERSON
5YO  BAY  GELDING 59.0KG
J A Anderson
Most recently got back early 6th of 9 at Echuca Mdn-Sw on June 13 over 1100m, on a slow track; 6 len behind Loafer carrying 59.5kg at $101. The start before that raced behind the speed prior to fading second last of 8 at Wangaratta Mdn-Sw on June 2 over 1100m, slow going 9 len behind Dalhart carrying 59.5kg at $101. Impossible to tip with any confidence.
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J KEATING
PURPLE, GOLD DIAMOND, HOOPED SLEEVES, WHITE CAP