Bendigo   14 Jun 2025
 
GOING: S

Nutrien Ag Solutions Maiden Plate 1600m

Track: Soft 6   Clouds (Max: 11)   Rail: Out 9m Entire Circuit.  

A solid tempo is on the cards with Coral Impact and Fifty Calibre pushing for the lead ahead of Zamparini Spirit and Harrata. VELLASMACHINE (9) was specked at big odds on debut - $71 into $31 - and turned in a performance that would have given connections great heart for starts to come. Was beaten less than 3 lengths and the runner-up, who was beaten 1.5 lengths, won impressively at Sale on Thursday. It looks the right form and the step up to 1600m looks a plus. FIFTY CALIBRE (4) will be better for the debut run at Pakenham, when he probably wasn't able to get rolling as early as the jockey would have liked. HARRATA (5) beat him home that day, but the barriers here might reverse that result. CORAL IMPACT (3) was pretty good either side of a plain run at Flemington when outclassed, so only needs to repeat those efforts to be a chance. ZAMPARINI SPIRIT (10) showed good improvement last start and should be ready to peak. SUGGESTED PLAY: Vellasmachine to win.
1 x4666 BANXI
CHRIS WALLER
3YO  BAY  GELDING 58.0KG
C J Waller, Grand Parkview Stud (Mgr: Ms L C Timms), R Smith, D J Dickson, I Bruce, M E Tully, T A Corkhill, Red Goes Faster (Mgr: L A Fitt), W F Taylor, B D Johnston & Get Many (Mgr: A J Belcastro)
At the latest run eased back early on 6th of 9 at Cranbourne Mdn-Sw on May 23 over 2080m, 5.5 len behind Thunder Zeus with 59.5kg at $6. The start before that tracked the speed and boxed on steadily second last of 7 at Kembla Grange Super Mdn-Sw on May 10 over 1600m, slow going 6 len behind Bella Montagna carrying 59kg at $6.50. Ready to peak after four runs back and is capable of taking this out.
6
J NOONAN
Teal, Black Diamond, White And Black Checked Sleeves And Quartered Cap
2 07537 COLT FORTY FIVE
JAMIE EDWARDS
3YO  BAY  GELDING 58.0KG
Ms V A Mayne & Mrs J Edwards
Most recently 7th of 9 at Geelong Mdn-Sw on May 23 over 1760m, 3 len behind Thinking Gold with 59.5kg at $21. The run before that 3rd of 10 at Geelong Mdn-Sw on May 9 over 1425m, 1.75 len behind Marbastion carrying 59.5kg at $26. Hard to have this tough line-up.
9
NEIL FARLEY
Pink, Black Diamonds, Striped Sleeves And Quartered Cap
3 27202 CORAL IMPACT
STEVEN KING
3YO  BAY  GELDING 58.0KG
Intrust Bloodstock
Most recently held ground to the line 2nd of 12 at Geelong Mdn-Sw on June 5 over 1700m, on a slow track; 4.5 len behind Zakouma with 59.5kg at $17. The race before that second last of 17 at Flemington 3yo Hcp on May 17 over 2000m, slow going 16 len behind Politely Dun carrying 54kg at $201. Sure to go very well.
3
LACHLAN KING
Deep Navy, Cream seams, Striped Sleeves And Cap
4 3 FIFTY CALIBRE
MICK PRICE & MICHAEL KENT JNR
3YO  BAY  GELDING 58.0KG
Import Racing, B Francis, S Tsalikidis, D P Callander, B F Friend, D Constantin, Bros N Mates, C Cortese, S J Dunn, Mrs E Rosanes, J P Standing, Mrs T McVey, Mrs K A Ponting & Miss K J Watterston
At debut, 3rd in a small field at Pakenham Mdn-Sw on May 29 over 1600m, slow going 4 len behind Knobelas carrying 59.5kg at $7.50. Expect him to run well.
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LIAM RIORDAN
White, Black IR, Black And Red Hooped Sleeves, Black Cap
5 42 HARRATA
PETER G MOODY & KATHERINE COLEMAN
3YO  BROWN  COLT 58.0KG
Bennett Racing Pty Ltd (Mgr: N P Bennett), Miss M Kerr, J G Falcke, B J Nash, M Hay, Mrs S E Smallwood, P Newton, B J Britten, The Real Deel (Mgr: R Clark), Bennett Racing Harlem Shuffle No. 2 (Mgr: N P Bennett), BR Harlem Shuffle (Mgr: N P Bennett) & MIPWIP (Mgr: A B Bramich)
Raced two times to date. At debut, 4th of 9 at Pakenham Mdn-Sw on May 8 over 1400m, 5 len behind South Hoba carrying 59.5kg at $6.50. Second-up 2nd in a small field at Pakenham Mdn-Sw on May 29 over 1600m, slow going 4 len behind Knobelas with 59.5kg at $14. One of the chances.
11
WILL PRICE
Black, Orange Checks, Bennett Racing Logo, White Checked Sleeves, Checked Cap
6 02337 IL CIELO
CIARON MAHER
3YO  CHESTNUT  GELDING 58.0KG
G F Stellato, J L Tam, P G Wilson, N R Reynolds, Mrs L Tam, T J Pender, G Di Benedetto, Mrs Y Zhang & H Tam
At the latest run from last on the turn 7th of 10 at Geelong Mdn-Sw on May 23 over 1443m, 2.5 len behind Shimonoseki with 59.5kg at $4. The race before that raced on speed throughout when 3rd of 9 at Pakenham Mdn-Sw on May 8 over 1400m, 5 len behind South Hoba with 59.5kg at $5.50. Strong contender on best form.
4
LINDA MEECH
Green, Royal Blue Horseshoe And Star, Silver Sleeves
6 02337 IL CIELO
CIARON MAHER
3YO  CHESTNUT  GELDING 58.0KG
G F Stellato, J L Tam, P G Wilson, N R Reynolds, Mrs L Tam, T J Pender, G Di Benedetto, Mrs Y Zhang & H Tam
At the latest run from last on the turn 7th of 10 at Geelong Mdn-Sw on May 23 over 1443m, 2.5 len behind Shimonoseki with 59.5kg at $4. The race before that raced on speed throughout when 3rd of 9 at Pakenham Mdn-Sw on May 8 over 1400m, 5 len behind South Hoba with 59.5kg at $5.50. Strong contender on best form.
4
LINDA MEECH
Green, Royal Blue Horseshoe And Star, Silver Sleeves
7 x5635 POSITIVO
SAAB HASAN
3YO  BAY  GELDING 58.0KG
Australian Thoroughbred Bloodstock Pty Ltd, Mrs H I Beasley, Brittain Racing, S C Lord, N R Johns, Ms M Uttley, G Stone, P D Weston, Six Five Four Five, E Hasan, M J Campbell, B J Woolcock, Ms H Uttley, Coronet Racing & M P Bennett
Last start 5th of 11 at this track Mdn-Sw on May 30 over 1500m, 4.5 len behind Bring Forth with 59.5kg at $10. The run before that 3rd of 9 at this track 3yo Mdn-Sw on May 14 over 1400m, 5 len behind Darkbonee carrying 56.5kg at $151. Hard to make a case.
8
J KEATING
Fluorescent Yellow, Navy ATB Logo And Seams
8 2324 TASSRON
CHRIS WALLER
3YO  BAY  GELDING 58.0KG
Paramount Racing, Mrs M Wood, Ms J E Evatt, Mrs W F Holmes, Mrs M F Rusk, Mrs M A Frew, Mrs T G Johnston, Mrs R A Glasgow, Mrs C O'Brien, Boeara Holdings, Mrs K M Felgate, Mrs C M Cook, Ms S J Cameron, Mrs M H Roberts, Mrs J A Leach, Ms T Dolan, Mrs L Dakin, Mrs H Dean, Mrs L Field & Mrs J Cheetham
At the latest run 4th in a small field at Pakenham Mdn-Sw on May 29 over 1600m, on a slow track; 4.5 len behind Knobelas carrying 59.5kg at $7.50. The start before that 2nd of 8 at Pakenham Mdn-Sw on May 15 over 1600m, long-neck behind Queensbury carrying 59.5kg at $8. SCRATCHED
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K JENNINGS
Purple, White Stars And Cap
9 5 VELLASMACHINE
PAUL KOUMIS
3YO  BAY  GELDING 58.0KG
Racing For Glory (Mgr: Ms R Portelli), Mrs L Clark & G Clark
Jumped at long odds at debut, eased back early on 5th of 8 at Sandown-Hillside Mdn on May 21 over 1300m, 3 len behind Sky Sista with 59.5kg at $31. One of the main chances.
10
ALANA KELLY
Red, White Horseshoe, Halved Sleeves, Striped Cap
10 80x52 ZAMPARINI SPIRIT
CLAYTON DOUGLAS
3YO  BAY  GELDING 58.0KG
Ms S L Rose, D H Rose, Mrs C L Rose, C J Keating, Mrs S M Keating, B P Wilson, Mrs K J Wilson, A J Blackshaw, Ms J Crewes, S L Harkin, Mrs J K Walshe, A F Walshe, Mrs R J Gray & Miss B P Rose-Maher
Third-up today. Resuming 5th of 8 at Geelong 3yo Mdn-Sw on May 9 over 1325m, 2 len behind Ebony Fighter carrying 58kg at $18. Second run from a spell held ground to the line 2nd of 9 at Cranbourne Mdn-Sw on May 23 over 1400m, 0.8 len behind Mometz carrying 59.5kg at $5.50. Profiles nicely. Big chance.
7
P GATT
Royal Blue, White Rose And Checked Sleeves
11 CHATEAU DANCER
ADRIAN MCGREGOR
3YO  CHESTNUT  FILLY 56.0KG
A R McGregor, J V Lang, Ms P M Percy, P J Williams, Mrs R A Williams, J A Gould, A W Wilson, B J Palmer, Mrs S L Harrod, J N Harrod, N C Sandercock, J Nardino, J Lang, Miss A J Atkins, Miss C Salbie, A T Wilson, C Fielding, C Heath & L Fielding
Three-year-old filly (Castelvecchio - Just Dancing) who was bought for AUD $ 32,500 (Inglis 2023 APRIL (Late) Online Sale). She has three recent trials leading in today's debut. Ran 3rd in a Bendigo jump-out on May 19. Was in the placings in her most recent trial at Bendigo.
1
MS CARLEEN HEFEL
Bottle Green, White Hoops, Deep Red Sleeves, Deep Red And White Quartered Cap
12 x5664 SOMETHINGSOSTRONG
TONY NOONAN
3YO  BAY  FILLY 56.0KG
Mrs G A Noonan, Weanling Solutions, Dr N & Mrs M E Berry,Ms T A Walter, T P Noonan, R Smith, G Fraser, B P Smith, Something So Strong Synd, Royal Wattle Synd, Three Six Six Zero Synd, Hugo A Gogo Synd & Turn Right RA 23 Syndicate.
At the latest run 4th of 11 at this track Mdn-Sw on May 30 over 1500m, 3.5 len behind Bring Forth carrying 57.5kg at $11. The run before that 6th of 11 at Sale Mdn-Sw on May 18 over 1744m, 4 len behind Lane Changer carrying 57.5kg at $11. Might struggle again.
12
JACK HILL
Red And White Diamonds, Gold And Blue Hooped Sleeves, Red Cap
13 6 TUPAC
HENRY DWYER
3YO  BR/BL  GELDING 58.0KG
J L Travaglia, S P Gardner, D Young, Swan Hill Gang, B F Hunt, Ms S M Herley, W R Glynn, N J Gordon, Erica Bloodstock, Kratzie Racing 2023 & Kratzie Racing Class of 23
Jumped at big odds at debut, got back early 6th of 11 at this track 3yo Mdn-Sw on May 30 over 1300m, 5.5 len behind Glamour Ana carrying 58kg at $26. Better for that experience but happy enough to avoid.
2
MITCHELL AITKEN
Navy, White Star, Green Sleeves, White Armbands And Cap, Green Star
14 0 DEBBIE
PAUL BANKS
3YO  GREY  FILLY 56.0KG
J Middlemis
Was at very long odds at debut, second last of 12 at Geelong Mdn-Sw on June 5 over 1200m, on a slow track; 11 len behind Presocratics with 57.5kg at $71. Not doing enough to warrant consideration.
6
HARRY GRACE
Aqua, Gold Sleeves, Pink Cap
15 6 TASSADAR
AARON LAING
3YO  CHESTNUT  COLT 58.0KG
Mrs K Hargreaves
Was at very long odds at debut, ran last in a small field at Sale 3yo Mdn-Sw on May 18 over 1427m, on a slow track; 7 len behind Whiplash carrying 58kg at $51. Favour others.
7
LOGAN MCNEIL
Black, White Stripes, Red And White Diamonds Sleeves And Cap
16 07 SITAR
RACHEL SAMSONENKO
3YO  BAY  GELDING 58.0KG
Ryland Thoroughbreds (Mgr: L D Ryland)
Third race start today. At very long odds at debut, got back early 11th of 14 at Ararat Mdn-Sw on May 10 over 1300m, 14 len behind Bold Strike carrying 59.5kg at $201. Second-up 7th of 13 at Mt Gambier 3yo+ Mdn-Sw on May 25 over 1400m, on a slow track; 9 len behind Pianta with 57.5kg at $101. Can't recommend.
9
P GATT
Royal Blue, Sky Blue Checked Sash, White Stars Sleeves And Cap
17 99x0 EN MER
NICK RYAN
3YO  BAY  GELDING 58.0KG
N R Ryan, D T Coleman, C E Coleman, W O'Neill, Mrs S O'Neill, J P Moerenhout, G N McDonald, B Evans, Mrs L N Mitchell, A J Arkinstall, P Smith, Ms S M King, P W Makiatea, Ms S Jansen, W Cook, Mrs M Cook, A Gilligan, D I Hill, S J Gordon & Charles St Syn 1 (Mgr: G W Birrell)
Second-up. Comes off a 43-day let-up. First-up after four months 10th of 12 at Wangaratta Mdn-Sw on May 2 over 1300m, 10 len behind Supamano carrying 59.5kg at $61. Previously second-up second last of 10 at Seymour 3yo Mdn-Sw on January 16 over 1422m, 13 len behind Spillane carrying 58kg at $71. Hard to have.
5
Black, Grey Club And Crown, Black Cap, Grey Club And Crown
18 45598 THESE BOOTS
BEN, WILL & JD HAYES
3YO  B/BR  GELDING 58.0KG
Price Bloodstock Management Ltd (Mgr: Ms J G Chapman)
At the latest run 8th of 13 at Seymour Mdn-Sw on May 27 over 1600m, 6 len behind Itwasonlyakiss with 59.5kg at $21. The race before that second last of 10 at Wangaratta Mdn-Sw on May 2 over 2000m, 6 len behind Belladramatic carrying 59.5kg at $9.50. Hard to entertain on that form.
6
WILL GORDON
Royal Blue, White And Red Band, White Sleeves, Royal Blue And Red Armbands, Quartered Cap