Bendigo   28 Aug 2025
 
GOING: H(9)

Catanachs Jewellers Maiden Plate 1400m

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

Expecting a keen tempo with Decanted set alight, joined by Gregarious Girl and Castelli In Aria up front. FASTOSO (12) has impressed both race starts with the latest in town with Lane aboard. He rides again today and can steer a soft passage from the handy gate. Strips fitter again and is well placed to win. CASTELLI IN ARIA (6) missed a whisker at Echuca, improving sharply. She jumped a hot favourite and will be better for the outing. The form stacks up. Wary of CAVALRY (1), who resumes off a solid debut effort at Hawkesbury over this distance. He won a recent jumpout at Canterbury and Jamie Melham's booking suggests he's pleasing. The late betting will be key. DANCING DOLLY (7) resumes and has placed 4/4 fresh. Won her jumpout and maps for the run of the race. She won't have to be much improved to feature. NOBLE STEED (4) has ability and goes into the exotics at least. SUGGESTED PLAY: Backing Fastoso.
1 3x CAVALRY
M, W & J HAWKES
4YO  BR/BL  GELDING 59.0KG
R & C Legh Racing Pty Ltd (Mgr: R P Legh), Seymour Bloodstock (Mgr: D S Thomas), R Smith, Wright Racing (Mgr: P J Wright), D V Russo, Mrs J E Hawkes, Mrs C A Hawkes, Mrs L C Jones, B W Grimley & Scoota and Seps (Mgr: D J Stewart)
Resuming off six-and-a-half months break after having had one race start. At debut last start made ground from midfield; 3rd of 11 at Hawkesbury Mdn-Sw on February 12 over 1400m, slow going 3 len behind Island Dream carrying 58.5kg at $3.80. Had five recent trials to get fit for this. Last trial Won a barrier trial at Canterbury over 1100m August 18. Anticipating him to hit the ground running.
6
JAMIE MELHAM
Navy, Yellow Lightning Bolt, Armbands And Cap
2 x37x4 CREATIVE RIGHTEOUS
MATTHEW BROWN
4YO  BAY  GELDING 59.0KG
Miss L Groves, Browns & Kirks (Mgr: S D Brown), Mrs L M Brown, Dr F H Hawker, Mrs E D'Abaco, B D'Abaco, W J Rilen, Mrs J M Boulton, D Crespin, Mrs P M Kirk & The Young Throbbers (Mgr: B L Schubert)
Second run back. First-up after four months 4th in a small field at Sale Mdn-Sw on August 17 over 1400m, 7 len behind A Diva carrying 59.5kg at $7. Previously second-up 7th of 13 at Geelong Mdn-Sw on April 23 over 1512m, 9 len behind Frozen Tide carrying 59kg at $51. Fitter but hard to see him featuring.
1
LIAM RIORDAN
White, Horse Silhouette, Royal Blue Chicken Silhouette And Cap
3 2294x DHARAM SHALAA
DAN O'SULLIVAN
4YO  BAY  GELDING 59.0KG
Dr M J Carter, D P Custance, Mrs J K Custance, F W Monish, Mrs L I M Monish, J B Carter, J A Coldham, Dr M J Edwards, Dr M Kemp, P A Miller, D J O'Brien, K V Shade, J L Tyler & West Vic Racing (Mgr: Dr D J Tickell)
Resuming after a break of four-and-a-half months. Finished off last preparation fourth of 8 at Seymour Mdn-Sw April 15 over 2200m, 5 len behind Monaco Award carrying 59kg at $2.25. First up last campaign third of 12 at Horsham Mdn-Sw February 4 over 1400m, soft track; 1.4 len behind Universal Rock carrying 59kg at $21. Prefer to see how he returns.
1
R MCLEOD
Orange, White Star, Silver Sleeves, Black Stars, Silver Cap, Black Star
4 0x34x NOBLE STEED
ANTHONY & SAM FREEDMAN
5YO  BAY  GELDING 59.0KG
O T I Racing, J C Higgins, Prestige Racing 12, M P Stone, Mrs A G Stone, J P Spence, Mrs J T Spence, F W Cook, Mrs C M Cook, Beartown 53 (Mgr: B B Martin Oam), G Lygoyris, Webbmck Racing (Mgr: L Webb), A H Goodfellow, J M Gurrieri, R Toms, L P Money, B Millard, C I McMahon, T O Harrison & R J Toms
Resuming. Finished off last campaign fourth of 8 at Mornington Mdn-Sw April 6 over 1500m, 4 len behind Understudy carrying 59.5kg at $2.60. Previously first up; third of 14 at Geelong Mdn-Sw March 23 over 1321m, 1.75 len behind Anchor Down carrying 59.5kg at $7.50. Keep onside.
10
B MELHAM
Navy Blue, Gold Hoops, White Sleeves And Cap
5 248x4 THINXZO
DANNY O'BRIEN
4YO  BAY  GELDING 59.0KG
Starblue Racing 16 (A Senechaud), Back Bar Racing (R Harvey), M Gatt, D Sudomirski, C D Charteris, C L Tangey, D S Smart, S B Mitchell, S T P Dogland Syndicate (J Sherren), P G Galvin, C R Purcell, M Russo, J C Maurilli-Pullin, A H H Lau, Coastriff (J Haydon), A Demetriou & Pritchers (K Pritchard)
Second-up. First-up after four months 4th of 12 at Sale Mdn-Sw on August 17 over 1100m, 2 len behind Unifies with 59.5kg at $8.50. Previously second-up made some head-way from midfield; 3rd of 10 at Colac 3yo Mdn-Sw on February 7 over 1100m, 2.5 len behind Red Line Fever with 58kg at $8.50. Expected to finish much closer.
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D W STACKHOUSE
White, Navy Blue Horsehead With Star, Navy Blue Sleeves And Cap, White Tassel
6 22 CASTELLI IN ARIA
ENVER JUSUFOVIC
4YO  BAY  MARE 57.0KG
M Howard
Had two starts to date. When well in the market at debut, made some head-way from midfield; 2nd of 11 at Bairnsdale Mdn-Sw on July 21 over 1000m, slow going 3 len behind Intriguing State with 57.5kg at $3.90. Last start 2nd of 13 at Echuca Mdn-Sw on August 10 over 1200m, slow going long-neck behind Gold Medallist carrying 57.5kg at $2.35. Expected to feature.
4
MS CARLEEN HEFEL
White, Red Sash, White, Red And Black Hooped Sleeves, White, Red And Black Spots Cap
7 x336x DANCING DOLLY
ARCHIE ALEXANDER
4YO  BROWN  MARE 57.0KG
O T I Racing (Mgr: T F Henderson), Four Legs, Head And A Tail, Dancing King, F Pagano, J E J Ciurlionis, Ms J Anderson, L Edward, E W J Ciurlionis, J P Spence, Mrs J T Spence, Webbmck Racing (Mgr: L Webb), B M R S No.1, East Melb Racing, Meant To Be Lucky, Our Time, Mrs C J Saltmarsh & M Burke
Mare back from a spell of three-and-a-half months. Has placed previously first up from a break. Finished off last preparation sixth of 9 at Geelong Mdn-Sw May 23 over 1760m, 3 len behind Thinking Gold carrying 57.5kg at $2.40. First up last campaign third of 10 at Cranbourne F&M Mdn-Sw April 4 over 1300m, 1.5 len behind Grouse Mountain with 57.5kg at $2.70. Resumes after a recent trial win. Has claims if presented on song.
2
DECLAN BATES
Navy Blue, Gold Hoops, White Sleeves And Cap
8 935x5 DIVINE SUPER
JEROME HUNTER
4YO  CHESTNUT  MARE 57.0KG
G A Gathercole
Second-up. Comes off a 46-day let-up. First-up after five months did the work up front then tired 5th of 13 at this track Mdn-Sw on July 13 over 1400m, on a wet track; 3 len behind Flowerdale carrying 55.5kg at $19. Previously second-up 3rd of 10 at Kilmore Mdn-Sw on January 24 over 1454m, 2.75 len behind Divine Justice carrying 56kg at $14. Not keen on her chances.
17
BAILEY KINNINMONT
Lime And Royal Blue Checks, Lime Sleeves And Cap
9 39x52 GREGARIOUS GIRL
TAYNE FOSTER
5YO  BAY  MARE 57.0KG
Miss T V Foster, D J Murray, P A Blake, P A Schauble, S Gray, Mrs N Blake, Miss P Blake & G McFarlane
Third-up today. Resuming 5th of 12 at Swan Hill Mdn-Sw on July 29 over 1300m, on a wet track; 7 len behind Welcometotheshow with 57.5kg at $21. Last start sat on speed throughout when 2nd of 13 at Echuca Mdn-Sw on August 10 over 1400m, on a slow track; 0.8 len behind Sheez Elegant with 57.5kg at $81. No.
5
JAYLAH KENNEDY
Turquoise, Pink Outline Cross, Pink Horseshoes And Whips On Sleeves
10 39x28 PARCHMENT
LINDSEY SMITH
4YO  BAY  MARE 57.0KG
Mrs C O Bamford & K L Bamford
Third-up today. Resuming held ground to the line 2nd of 11 at Hamilton Mdn-Sw on August 2 over 1200m, on heavy track; nose behind Racetothebottom carrying 57.5kg at $3.20. Second run from a spell 8th of 12 at Warrnambool Mdn-Sw on August 21 over 1400m, on a slow track; 6 len behind Grugnito with 57.5kg at $3.60. Right in the mix.
18
LINDA MEECH
Red, Gold Diamond, Red And Black Striped Sleeves, Gold Cap
11 2 DECANTED
TRENT BUSUTTIN & NATALIE YOUNG
3YO  BAY  COLT 57.0KG
Busuttin Racing (Mgr: T L Busuttin), T G Heptinstall, Ms N J Cruickshank, Mrs D W Dormer, J P Hoy, J Mathias, D Mason, Dr C A Broxham, C W McFarlane & D Ryan
Was well-supported at debut, came from midfield; 2nd of 13 at Seymour Mdn-Sw on August 15 over 1400m, on a slow track; long-neck behind First Chorus with 57kg at $3.30. Deserves consideration.
11
J ALLEN
Lime Green, Navy Blue Sleeves, Hot Pink Cap
12 23 FASTOSO
GREG EURELL
3YO  GR/BR  GELDING 57.0KG
S N M M Australia (Mgr: S Wang)
Had two starts to date. When well in the market at debut, 2nd of 10 at Seymour 2yo Mdn-Sw on July 20 over 1200m, on a slow track; 0.8 len behind Royal Turf carrying 58kg at $4.40. Second-up 3rd of 8 at Sandown-Lakeside 3yo C&G Mdn-Sw on August 6 over 1200m, on a slow track; 2.5 len behind Duke Atreides carrying 58kg at $3.50. Ready to open winning account.
3
DAMIAN LANE
Brown, Tangerine Horseshoe And Head, Seams Sleeves, Horseshoe Cap
13 EGYPTIAN LEGEND
DAN O'SULLIVAN
3YO  BAY  FILLY 55.0KG
J E Richards, F D Frawley, P T Heinz & BCD Racing (Mgr: L Carey)
Filly by Tosen Stardom making her first appearance. Runner-up in a St Arnaud jump-out on August 12. Difficult gate and need more time.
12
MICHAEL DEE
Green And Yellow Checks, Striped Sleeves, Seams Cap
14 GRAND OMAHA
MATT LAURIE
3YO  BAY  FILLY 55.0KG
D R Brideoake, P Green, M M Accardo, T F Yeung, C Infantino, S Polimeni & S Mazzeo
Filly by Omaha Beach making her first appearance. Runner-up in a Mornington jump-out on August 20. Happy to watch this time.
6
L CURRIE
Lime Green, Five Black Diamonds, Black Sleeves, Diamonds On Cap
15 69x83 BILTMORE
CHRIS WALLER
3YO  B/BR  GELDING 57.0KG
Star Thoroughbreds Pty Ltd, Mrs C Cook, Mrs M Roberts, Mrs R Glasgow, Mrs C O'Brien, Mrs K Felgate, Paramount Racing, Mrs L Brackley, Mrs W Holmes, Mrs M Rusk, Miss R Woods, Miss Z Woods, Mrs M Rolfe, Mrs H Dean, Ms D McIlwraith, Bangaloe Stud, Mrs L Horseman, Mrs D Trim & Mrs S Piper
Third-up today. Resuming 8th of 14 at Sale 2yo Mdn-Sw on July 31 over 1210m, slow going 5.5 len behind Best Of The Best carrying 58kg at $31. Second-up 3rd of 13 at Seymour Mdn-Sw on August 15 over 1400m, on a slow track; 1.5 len behind First Chorus carrying 57kg at $8.50. Not far away of late. Won't be far away.
7
JORDAN CHILDS
Purple, White Stars And Cap
16 0 ASHOKA TANO
DEAN BINAISSE
5YO  GREY  MARE 57.0KG
A Papathomas, Mrs G Papathomas, P Papathomas, Miss S Papathomas, T Papathomas, R J Purcell, G Cini & A Beech
Was at very long odds at debut, second last of 13 at Sale Mdn-Sw on July 31 over 1110m, on a slow track; 14 len behind Semelle Rouge with 57.5kg at $151. Tough test ahead.
7
TEODORE NUGENT
Navy Blue, Yellow Crossed Sashes, Quartered Cap
17 77x ATTACK FORCE
BEN, WILL & JD HAYES
4YO  BROWN  GELDING 59.0KG
Ballymore Stables (Aust) Pty Ltd, R & C Legh Racing Pty Ltd, Madden Bloodstock, B & C Thoroughbreds Pty Ltd, W G & Mrs H Bax, S Kay, Ms M Keating, J A S Racing, P & Mrs R Roberts, K & Mrs D Good, W Bowker, K Ward, M Chiminello, P Beretta, Vermont Racing Club, C D Racing & Peace Talks
He is resuming after a six-and-a-half months break. Finished off last campaign second last of 8 at Pakenham Mdn-Sw February 13 over 1400m, 6 len behind Preservator with 59kg at $14. On debut seventh of 11 at Pakenham 3yo C&G&E Mdn-Sw January 10 over 1200m, 10 len behind Untapped carrying 58kg at $10. Will take great benefit from this outing.
8
B RAWILLER
Navy Blue, Gold Lightning Bolt, Gold And White Armbands, Gold Cap
18 0x8 PALTROW
MICHAEL JONES
5YO  CHESTNUT  GELDING 59.0KG
J B Kelly
Third race start. First start second last of 11 at this track Mdn-Sw on February 15 over 1300m, 7 len behind Handsome Devil carrying 59.5kg at $51. Returned from break 8th of 12 at Geelong 4yo+ Mdn-Sw on August 8 over 1200m, slow going 6 len behind Tears Are Flowing carrying 59.5kg at $101. Fitter but looks a forlorn hope.
14
R J HURDLE
Navy Blue, White Star, Sleeves, Navy Blue Armbands And Cap, White Stars
19 00 FRIDAY FOLLY
STEPHEN LENEHAN
5YO  BAY  MARE 57.0KG
S Lenehan, Mrs A M Lenehan, W L Collihole, R Grieger, Mrs V L Lenehan & Miss O Lenehan
Raced twice to date. At very long odds at debut, ran last of 12 at Warrnambool Mdn-Sw on July 24 over 1100m, on heavy track; 12 len behind Eire Of Fortune carrying 54.5kg at $201. Last start ran last of 12 at this track Mdn-Sw on August 14 over 1300m, slow going 12 len behind Lack Of Restraint carrying 58kg at $151. Can't see her breaking through for the maiden win this time.
9
MS HANNAH LE BLANC
Purple, Silver Star And Sleeves, Purple Seams, Silver Cap
20 27 WASHINGTON LILAC
PETER G MOODY & KATHERINE COLEMAN
3YO  GR/B  FILLY 55.0KG
TFI (Mgr: Miss S Williams), Carpe Diem (Mgr: K Lowe), Grant Bloodstock Pty Ltd (Mgr: S P Grant), Mrs C S McNabb & C W McNabb
Was well-supported at debut, gave a sight but was run down late 2nd in a small field at Sandown-Lakeside 3yo F Mdn-Sw on August 6 over 1200m, on a slow track; 0.8 len behind Censori carrying 57kg at $3.40. Can measure up.
18
Aqua, Black Checked Band And Armbands, Checked Cap