Bendigo   13 Jul 2025
 
GOING: H(8)

Avis Bendigo Maiden Plate 1400m

Track: HEAVY 8   Rain (Max: 15)   Rail: Out 3m Entire Circuit.  

Reasonable tempo with a few going forward, headed by She Rex. FLOWERDALE (9) gets the nod. Both runs to date have been good, well supported into $2.50 last start at Sale on wet ground, finding the line well for second behind a smart one. Showed improvement there and can make another step in the right direction here. STAR ANGEL (13) comes back slightly in trip third up having disappointed at Geelong when sent around $1.80 last start. The fresh effort was excellent, she can bounce back in a big way here. RASP (4) has been rock solid in two runs back from a spell and should be at peak fitness now. Like him getting to 1400m and can have last crack at them. SHE REX (11) comes down from NSW having disappointed when in the market at Goulburn last time. Her prior form and starting prices in good maidens is worth noting. Can win. CALIFORNIA FLYER (5) was just fair fresh but should find this easier and can improve. SUGGESTED PLAY: Flowerdale on top.
1 x3873 ARABIAN MYTH
MARK & LEVI KAVANAGH
3YO  CHESTNUT  GELDING 59.0KG
Mrs I P Kavanagh, T B Paine, P J Hill, S J Chambers, P A Hodby, A Cook, A O'Shea, N R Oakes, M Wauer, Call It Dizz (Mgr: S B Tilbrook), J F Brady, B Coopersmith, DM Hodby, B C Robran & M Bernardi
Most recently tracked the speed and boxed on steadily 3rd of 9 at Wangaratta Mdn-Sw on June 15 over 1100m, on heavy track; 7 len behind Star Rapper with 59.5kg at $7.50. The run before that 7th of 10 at Werribee 3yo Mdn-Sw on May 16 over 1110m, 6 len behind Nimbustwothousand carrying 58kg at $18. Rough hope.
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B RAWILLER
Royal Blue, Black And White Checked Sash And Cap
2 I AM BONGINO
M, W & J HAWKES
3YO  B/BR  GELDING 59.0KG
L P Khabbaz
First starter by Fiorente out of Rahywana. Has a total of four trials prior to his debut today. Prefer to see.
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FRED W KERSLEY
Orange
3 72x PICK WISELY
ARCHIE ALEXANDER
3YO  CHESTNUT  GELDING 59.0KG
Mrs L Joyce, Mrs M Macmichael & D Boxall
Resumes from a spell. Finished off last campaign second of 12 at Camperdown Mdn-Sw January 18 over 1400m, 2 len behind Brandnu Deal carrying 58kg at $7.50. On debut seventh of 10 at Yarra Valley Mdn-Sw January 2 over 1200m, 4 len behind Parch with 58kg at $21. Rough hope.
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J ALLEN
Red, White Diamond, Halved Sleeves, White Cap, Red Stripe And Pom Pom
4 95x43 RASP
GAVIN BEDGGOOD
3YO  BAY  GELDING 59.0KG
D Freyer, Club Evans (D Freyer), T Horoch, J Bradley, H F C Racing 2 (G Sheahan), Kagi Syrah Racing (Mgr: J Casey), B Ozzimo, M Kennedy, Toota Racing (Mgr: B Maloney), P Coffey, D Keast, K Jones, C Bugeja, F X Bugeja, L Hobbs, Nice Garry (Mgr: L Hobbs), J Agius, Mrs S Agius, P Samarchi & S Pitaro
Third-up today and placed third-up in the past. Resuming 4th of 12 at Seymour Mdn-Sw on June 10 over 1200m, on a slow track; 2 len behind Lunar Arc carrying 59.5kg at $6. Second-up 3rd of 11 at Ballarat 3yo Mdn-Sw on June 29 over 1200m, slow going 2 len behind Next Step Iowa with 58kg at $14. Fitter now and making headway. Hard to hold out.
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J MOTT
Black And White Houndstooth, Red Band And Sleeves
5 225x7 CALIFORNIA FLYER
GAVIN BEDGGOOD
3YO  BAY  FILLY 57.0KG
Mrs K Flaherty, Baxter Lodge (Mgr: A E Jacobs), Baxter Lodge Racing No 1 (Mgr: A E Jacobs), S A Hounihan, Wyuna Racing (Mgr: J Ryan), Rich Breeze (Mgr: S Lockie), A J Johnson, S Uebergang, K J Crouch, B J Moloney, K Sedgwick, R A Leemon & Get Punted Racing (Mgr: G L Rodwell)
Second-up. Comes off a 39-day let-up. First-up after five months second last of 8 at Sandown-Lakeside 3yo Mdn-Sw on June 4 over 1200m, 3.5 len behind Illyivy with 56kg at $17. Previously second-up 3rd of 12 at Geelong Mdn-Sw on December 5 over 1221m, 1.5 len behind Stormy Grove with 56kg at $7.50. Possible improver.
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LOGAN BATES
Charcoal Grey, Old Gold Epaulettes, Sleeves And Cap
6 324x5 CORONATION DAY
BEN, WILL & JD HAYES
3YO  BAY  FILLY 57.0KG
Ms J McAlpine, Mrs J G Madden, Mrs L S Cunningham, Mrs L A Frew, Mrs K L Gordon, Mrs L Ottobre, Mrs D S Reintals, Mrs A Blunden, Ms P E Carnovale, Mrs S Lilley, Mrs S M Montague, Mrs S J Murray & Ms N K Arthur
Second run back. First-up after four months eased back early on 5th of 7 at Ballarat Synthetic 3yo Mdn-Sw on July 1 over 1200m, 5 len behind Keeni carrying 56kg at $5.50. Previously second-up 2nd of 9 at Sale Mdn-Sw on February 2 over 1415m, head behind Honarente carrying 57kg at $4.80. Fitter, in the mix.
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HARRY COFFEY
Aqua Blue, Pink Sash And Cap, Aqua Blue Pom Pom
7 935x DIVINE SUPER
JEROME HUNTER
3YO  CHESTNUT  FILLY 57.0KG
G A Gathercole
Racing first-up today. Finished off last campaign fifth of 7 at Seymour Mdn-Sw February 12 over 1600m, 6 len behind Genteel with 57kg at $6.50. On debut ninth of 11 at Pakenham 3yo F Mdn-Sw January 10 over 1200m, 10 len behind Perfect Picture with 57kg at $11. Place chance.
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MS DAKOTAH KEANE
Lime And Royal Blue Checks, Lime Sleeves And Cap
8 7267x EVAMOS
TAYNE FOSTER
4YO  BAY  MARE 57.0KG
Miss T V Foster, J T Webb, M B Clarke, Mrs L C Stagg, Mrs J George & R George
First-up. Finished off last campaign seventh of 10 at Ararat Mdn-Sw March 27 over 2206m, 11 len behind Prince Pinot with 57.5kg at $19. Previously first up; sixth of 11 at Benalla Mdn-Sw December 14 over 1106m, 5.5 len behind Artful Lodger carrying 55.5kg at $9. Can't have.
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MS C JOKIC
Turquoise, Pink Outline Cross, Pink Horseshoes And Whips On Sleeves
9 42 FLOWERDALE
BEN, WILL & JD HAYES
3YO  BAY  FILLY 57.0KG
M C Price
Lining up for just third start. At debut, 4th of 10 at Seymour 3yo Mdn-Sw on June 10 over 1200m, slow going 1.2 len behind Quoin with 56kg at $6.50. Second-up came from midfield; 2nd of 9 at Sale Mdn-Sw on June 25 over 1429m, on heavy track; 2 len behind Quello Dorato carrying 57.5kg at $2.50. Gets her chance. Sets up nicely here.
2
BEN ALLEN
Pink, Royal Blue A And Sleeves, Pink Armbands, Royal Blue A Cap
10 PRESTIGE TWEETY
JULIUS SANDHU
3YO  GR/B  FILLY 57.0KG
T F Yeung
First starter by Puissance De Lune out of Forever The Chill. Has a total of two trials prior to her debut today. Did not show a great deal at the trials and prefer to see in a race before backing.
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ELIZA LLOYD
Lime Green, Orange Star, Yellow Sleeves, Orange Spots And Cap, Purple Stars
11 x3350 SHE REX
CIARON MAHER
3YO  CHESTNUT  FILLY 57.0KG
L G C Le Metayer, N A Greenhalgh, Mrs M T Greenhalgh, Ms J H Marheine, A P Fleming, J C Parry, E J Lucas, Mrs D J Wright, Grov Platinum, D I Hollyman, Shazmac, B C Showniruk & Mrs E Vedelago
Comes here off a 44-day let-up. At the latest run ran last of 12 at Goulburn Mdn on May 30 over 1500m, slow going 21 len behind Fairhead carrying 60kg at $2.90. Before that led to the turn then faded 5th of 9 at Randwick Kensington Super3y+ Mdn-Sw on May 14 over 1400m, in the wet; 2.5 len behind Kundabung carrying 57kg at $7. Can bounce back.
4
CRAIG WILLIAMS
Lime Green, Dark Green Shamrock, Black And White Checked Sleeves And Cap
12 SOLAR SPEED
SHANE JACKSON
3YO  BAY  FILLY 57.0KG
Australian Thoroughbred Bloodstock Pty Ltd (Mgr: D P Dance), S E C Duke, Jaybeeque Racing (Mgr: J R Quinn), Mrs B R Johnstone, G J Ferguson, Ms G A Peirson-Jones, W F Johnstone, S A Marvilla, J B Stakes, J E J Ciurlionis, D R Wagner & Mrs P N Curran
First starter. Three-year-old filly by The Autumn Sun out of Fleet Of Foot purchased for AUD $ 100,000 (Inglis 2023 Premier Yearling Sale). At the most recent trial was out of the placings over 1200m at Colac June 19. Prefer to see under race conditions.
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T P MADDEN
Fluorescent Yellow, Navy ATB Logo And Seams
13 44x25 STAR ANGEL
ANTHONY & SAM FREEDMAN
3YO  CHESTNUT  FILLY 57.0KG
J A Newton, M F Clemenger, J S Bahen, D Sutton & Toronado 2 (Mgr: A Donald)
Third-up today. First-up came home strongly from last on the turn; 2nd of 9 at this track F&M Mdn-Sw on May 30 over 1300m, neck behind Just Jenni carrying 58kg at $2.35. Second run from a spell 5th of 12 at Geelong Mdn-Sw on June 20 over 1512m, on a slow track; 5.5 len behind Dubai Watch with 57.5kg at $1.80. Should be at her top now and is capable of taking this out.
6
JYE MCNEIL
Black, White Sleeves, Red Cap
14 4 MORISU OJO
CIARON MAHER
2YO  BAY  FILLY 55.0KG
Ciaron Maher Racing, High Calibre Racing, Main Ridge Thoroughbreds, C Ward, H P P Racing, S L Jimmieson, Eades Racing, Mrs E Rushbrook, Mrs J Webber, A Fahey, G J Ahearn, Ms A T Stewart, The Charlecote Six, G G O'connor, W Glynn, G O'Mara, The HWYL Racing, Bay Region Racing, C Schembri & J McKinnon
First start. By leading sire Maurice out of Fill The Page. Purchased for AUD $ 200,000 (Magic Millions 2023 Gold Coast National Weanling Sale). Fitter for a jump-out on June 12 at Ballarat Synthetic when finished fourth. Watch the betting.
6
DANIEL MOOR
Lime Green, Black High Calibre Racing Logo, Striped Sleeves, Quartered Cap
15 7x645 SO LONG AGO
PAUL BANKS
3YO  BAY  FILLY 57.0KG
J Middlemis
Most recently tracked the speed and boxed on steadily 5th of 11 at Donald Mdn-Sw on June 21 over 1628m, on a slow track; 5.5 len behind High Tempo with 57.5kg at $21. The start before that raced on the speed and boxed on steadily 4th of 8 at Ballarat Synthetic 3yo Mdn-Sw on June 11 over 1400m, 4 len behind Wash Ya Mouth Out with 56kg at $14. Risking.
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R J HURDLE
Aqua, Gold Sleeves, Pink Cap
16 7 ATTUMA
WENDY KELLY
3YO  B/BR  FILLY 57.0KG
Mystery Downs (Mgr: F W Cook), Mrs C M Cook & K Kelly
At debut, 7th of 9 at Cranbourne Mdn-Sw on June 22 over 1200m, 8 len behind Bacash with 57.5kg at $11. Rough hope with improvement.
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Maroon, White Crossed Sashes, Yellow Armbands And Cap
17 967 SHE'S FIRST LADY
KATE GOODRICH
5YO  BAY  MARE 57.0KG
Ms K L Goodrich & J S Hassall
Most recently 7th of 11 at Moe Mdn-Sw on June 19 over 1200m, on a slow track; 6 len behind Standupandfight carrying 57.5kg at $41. The start before that eased back early on 6th of 8 at Kilmore Mdn-Sw on May 20 over 1200m, 8 len behind Brutalina with 57.5kg at $151. Finds a few better today. Might need more race experience.
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Gold, Black Lightning Bolt, Black Sleeves With Purple Seams, Black And Gold Quartered Cap
18 55x54 HERE COMES WOZZA
GWENDA JOHNSTONE
4YO  BROWN  GELDING 59.0KG
Mrs G M Johnstone, Mrs D L Meech, J W Meech, Ms M D'augello, A D'augello, T Murphy, W P O'Brien, R D McIver, R D Stone & M Johnstone
Second run back. First-up after four months 5th of 14 at Echuca Mdn-Sw on June 22 over 1200m, on a slow track; 3 len behind Home Zone carrying 55.5kg at $16. Previously second-up 5th of 13 at Kyneton Mdn-Sw on February 1 over 1103m, 3.5 len behind Mystic Reign with 59.5kg at $61. Place hope.
3
HAYLEY SPITSE
White, Green Spots, Red Cap
19 5x700 RUSH FORTYFIVE
NICK RYAN
4YO  BAY  GELDING 59.0KG
M Adam
Third-up today. Not raced for 37 days. First-up ran last of 7 at Cranbourne Mdn-Sw on May 16 over 1000m, 11 len behind Central Bank carrying 59.5kg at $26. Second run from a spell ran last of 11 at Swan Hill Cg&E Mdn-Sw on June 6 over 1200m, 10 len behind Summer Night with 59.5kg at $11. Doubt he can trouble these.
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Navy Blue, Gold Fleur De Lys And Armbands, Navy Blue Pom Pom
20 70596 THE NOBLE STEED
PETER R GRAY
4YO  BAY  GELDING 59.0KG
Mrs A M Gray
At the latest run 6th of 11 at Ballarat Mdn-Sw on June 29 over 1500m, on a slow track; 4.5 len behind Tassron with 59.5kg at $151. The run before that 9th of 11 at Donald Mdn-Sw on June 21 over 1356m, slow going 9 len behind Plenty Of Grunt with 59.5kg at $101. Other runners offer much more appeal.
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NEIL FARLEY
White, Red Crossed Sashes, Blue And White Hooped Sleeves, Quartered Cap