Bendigo   12 Apr 2025
 
GOING: G

Carlton Draught BM74 Handicap 1600m

Track: GOOD 3   Clear (Max: 28)   Rail: True Entire Circuit.  

Without an obvious leader, it may be left to Carnival Row, Typhoon Harmony and Electric Belle to control the tempo. FREIGHT TRAIN (11) started favourite and looked to have every chance when third at his first run back from a spell over this distance at Sandown last start. Beaten narrowly over this trip at Sale in a BM70 when second-up last prep. Gets a bit of weight relief today and looks hard to toss in a difficult race. CARNIVAL ROW (6) has returned in great order this prep, building on a solid first-up effort with a dogged win over the mile at Sandown last time. Now the winner of three from four at today's journey. Right in contention again. PRINCE ERIC (1) tackled the Echuca Cup over 1400m first-up and wasn't beaten far after settling at the back. Yet to miss the frame in six outings over the mile. Fitter and in the right race. CLIBERAMI (15) is racing well without winning. Unproven at the trip but should be thereabouts. SUGGESTED PLAY: Backing Freight Train.
1 333x6 PRINCE ERIC
ARCHIE ALEXANDER
4YO  BAY  GELDING 62.0KG
T N Porter, P A Vawdrey, Mrs S Roy, Mrs B E Porter, W S Pelchen, Mrs V L Pelchen, Mrs H J O'Connor, D J O'Connor & D J House
Second-up. First-up after two months got back early 6th of 9 at Echuca Echa Cup on March 9 over 1400m, 2.75 len behind Red Phantom carrying 54kg at $6.50. Previously second-up 3rd of 15 at Ballarat Bm78 on December 7 over 1600m, 2 len behind Place Of Gold with 60kg at $8.50. Excellent record at the mile so this is more to his liking.
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LOGAN BATES
Royal Blue, Lime Green Stars, Red And Orange Hooped Sleeves, Black And White Striped Cap
2 1261x WONDER KID
MICK PRICE & MICHAEL KENT JNR
4YO  BAY  GELDING 62.0KG
MyRacehorse No. 1 (Mgr: B K Willis), M D Moncrieff, P Liascos, J A Mcleish, Dr O K Chan, Kid Rock Racing (Mgr: B Newman), Dr B A Boan, M R Smith, A W Bruhn, S W Bruhn, Ronnies Racing (Mgr: M B E Moore), J T Watson & P I Sweeney
Resuming. Finished off last preparation post a big 7 len win. Newmarket (Rowley) September 26 over 2414m slow track defeating Macari carrying 62kg at $4.50. Previous preparation first-up to post a big 5 len win. Newbury June 13 over 2414m defeating Aulis carrying 60.5kg at $6.50. Can play a role while fresh.
9
LUKE CARTWRIGHT
Red, Black MyRacehorse Logo, Two Chevrons And Black Cap With Red MyRacehorse Logo
3 20x00 ANGRY SKIES
BEN, WILL & JD HAYES
5YO  BAY  GELDING 61.0KG
S R & Mrs V M Thompson, C M Wallis, Cinco Amigos (Mgr: P D Jenkins), C J Daly, K A Drake-Brockman, Ms C Hayes, D Jovanovic, R S Varapodio, Vic Gold (Mgr: M Gepp), S Weerasinghe, P Nunan, M G Nunan & D A Hunter
Third-up today and won third-up previously. First-up ran last of 15 at Flemington Bm78 on March 1 over 1200m, 8 len behind Pivot City with 60kg at $81. Second-up ran last of 10 at Geelong Bm78 on March 15 over 1400m, 13 len behind Georgie Get Mad carrying 60kg at $17. SCRATCHED.
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BEN ALLEN
Lime Green, Black Spots, Lime Green Cap With Black Spots
4 151x0 RESET THE JAZZ
BEN, WILL & JD HAYES
6YO  BAY  GELDING 61.0KG
Lindsay Park Bloodstock (Mgr: Mrs S Steel), B Gleeson, Mrs H Gleeson, G Bosse, R Disbrey, Kaboom Racing (Mgr: P Cooper), B Kenshole, Mo Money (Mgr: M Mulvogue), R W H Thoroughbreds (Mgr: Miss J Malloy), Pepe La Pew Syndicate (Mgr: J Shanahan), Miss G Ramage, C Vendy & Coopato Racing
Second run back. First-up after 16 months ran last of 10 at Sandown-Hillside Bm70 on March 26 over 1500m, 12 len behind No Fuss with 61kg at $26. Previously second-up won by a nose at Swan Hill Bm64 August 3 2023 over 1600m defeating New York Hurricane carrying 58.5kg at $5.50. Will need to show a lot more.
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MS DAKOTAH KEANE
White, Green Sash, Black Sleeves And Cap
5 x2065 TITAN OF CHOICE
PETER GELAGOTIS
6YO  CHESTNUT  GELDING 61.0KG
E Gelagotis, G P Williams, Mrs P L Williams, J M Hunter, Old Bulls (Mgr: R Aivatoglou), P A Moss, S J Moss, Mrs P Moss & Ms M Ballard
Most recently from last on the turn 5th of 7 at Bairnsdale Bairnsdale Cup on March 23 over 1600m, on a slow track; 3.5 len behind Le Zebra carrying 54kg at $5. The race before that from last on the turn 6th of 10 at Geelong Bm78 on March 15 over 1400m, 2.75 len behind Georgie Get Mad carrying 59.5kg at $9. Not keen on his chances.
4
K JENNINGS
White, Lime Diamond, Sleeves And Cap
6 15x21 CARNIVAL ROW
TONY & CALVIN MCEVOY
4YO  CHESTNUT  GELDING 60.0KG
Pipeliner Bloodstock Pty Ltd (Mgr: W G Mitchell), A Brown, The Circus (Mgr: D M O'Callaghan) & C Green
Third-up today and placed third-up in the past. First-up ran on strongly from last on the turn; 2nd of 8 at Sandown-Hillside Cg&E Bm74 on February 26 over 1400m, 1.3 len behind Carbonados with 57.5kg at $14. Second run from a spell won by a nose at Sandown-Hillside Bm70 March 19 over 1600m defeating Al Duca with 60kg at $11. Expected to measure up again.
2
J ALLEN
Bottle Green, Red Yoke, Bottle Green Sleeves With Red Halves, Red Cap
7 412x9 CHIHULY
GREG EURELL
5YO  BAY  GELDING 60.0KG
Ms S Calley, W F Wrigley, G A Jackson, Punting Addiction (Mgr: J R Patterson), S W Booth, J L Mayes, Ms S D Robertson, D J Laffy, R W Hammett, Mrs P I Tindill, S J Tindill, A R Austin, P Rose, R A Smith, Mrs L J Smith, M J O'Connor, T G Eurell, G J Hughes & Mrs D A Hughes
Second run back. First-up after 11 months second last of 10 at Geelong Bm78 on March 15 over 1400m, 6 len behind Georgie Get Mad with 58.5kg at $26. Previously second-up came from midfield and won by a nose at Caulfield Heath Bm64 April 17 over 1600m defeating Aztec State with 61kg at $12. Has won second-up before but this looks too tough.
8
LIAM RIORDAN
Red And White Stripes
8 x1933 TYPHOON HARMONY
PETER GELAGOTIS
8YO  BAY  GELDING 60.0KG
Harmonious (Mgr: D M K Yu)
At the latest run 3rd of 7 at Bairnsdale Bairnsdale Cup on March 23 over 1600m, slow going 2.25 len behind Le Zebra with 54kg at $10. The race before that 3rd in a small field at Morphettville Bm82 on February 22 over 1600m, 1.0 len behind Gawnski carrying 55kg at $3.50. Has ability but finds a difficult assignment here.
1
TIANNI CHAPMAN
White, Lime Diamond, Sleeves And Cap
9 4365x FLOSSING
TRENT BUSUTTIN & NATALIE YOUNG
7YO  BAY  GELDING 60.0KG
Busuttin Racing, L Morrison, S Matthews, B Martin, Flying, J G Beatson, P A O'Dea, M Ryan, M J Ryan, M Salvadori, Wavic Racing, Plaqstock Racing, D McGoldrick, P F Morrison, Tavistorm Racing Syndicate & Tredstone Racing Group
First-up. Finished off last preparation fifth of 9 at Dunkeld Dunkeld Cup November 16 over 1800m, 3.5 len behind Rhinoceros with 57.5kg at $4.50. Previous preparation first-up won by 0.6 len Morphettville Bm86 February 24 2024 over 1600m defeating Pearl Adios carrying 59.5kg at $12. Might be better off following this outing.
3
TOM PREBBLE
Yellow, Brown BR Logo And Sleeves, Deep Pink Cap
10 32116 ELECTRIC BELLE
REECE GOODWIN
7YO  BAY  MARE 59.0KG
R J Goodwin, J A Squires, Simanna Racing (Mgr: S D Jennings), L J Mosley, S Richter, B W Rodger, R Cook, J J Paisley, W Gadsden, D Clement, P Olsson, C T Dyson, J Carter, S Watt, B J Harrington, M Hooper, C W Bell, B J O'Hehir, E J O'Farrell & Mrs CA O'Farrell
Useful mare. Last start 6th of 12 at Caulfield F&M Bm78 on April 5 over 1600m, 2.5 len behind Grey Ice with 56.5kg at $5.50. The start before that won by 1.0 len at Caulfield Country Mile March 15 over 1600m defeating Mrs Artie with 55.5kg at $10. Worth another chance on a one-week back-up.
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BEAU MERTENS
Emerald Green, Purple Vee, White Sleeves And Cap
11 121x3 FREIGHT TRAIN
MICK PRICE & MICHAEL KENT JNR
4YO  BLACK  GELDING 59.0KG
YES Bloodstock (Mgr: B F Sokolski), A Kheir, C D Mathieson, R G Huxley, P J Prendergast, R G Dadd, A J Gauci, L Gauci, D Gauci, C Gauci, M Gauci & B Bryant
Second-up. First-up after five months sat on speed throughout when 3rd of 14 at Sandown-Hillside Bm70 on March 19 over 1600m, head behind Carnival Row with 61.5kg at $2.60. Previously second-up ran on from midfield; 2nd of 10 at Sale Bm70 on September 11 over 1615m, neck behind Electric Impulse with 59kg at $1.80. Open to improvement and looks hard to beat.
6
MICHAEL DEE
Grey, Black And Olive Tartan, Olive Sleeves, Black Cap, Black Pom Pom
12 34x75 SCHEELITE
KEN & KASEY KEYS
4YO  BAY  GELDING 59.0KG
Mrs L A Keys, K M Keys, Mrs D Sventek, B Sventek, P J Heffernan, J Sharrock, Mrs B March, G March, C Parkinson, A Smith & Mrs D Brand
Third-up today and placed third-up previously. First-up 7th of 13 at Flemington Bm84 on March 8 over 1100m, 3 len behind Mytemptation carrying 55.5kg at $14. Last start 5th of 11 at Moonee Valley Bm78 on March 22 over 1200m, slow going 5 len behind Elouyou with 58kg at $11. Ready to peak after two runs back and shouldn't be far away.
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JORDAN CHILDS
Pink With Purple Sash And Cap
13 178x1 CAVALRY MAN
GLEN THOMPSON
4YO  GREY  GELDING 57.0KG
Ballymore Stables (Aust) Pty Ltd (Mgr: M D Moroney), R & C Legh Racing Pty Ltd (Mgr: R P Legh), Gee Gee Equine Limited (Mgr: G G Peterson), Cavalry Man Synd (Mgr: Mrs R Cain), M Boesenberg, Top Tier Racing, GJDM Racing, Kariba Racing Pty Ltd, M Ayton, D Burn, W Howard & F & Mrs R Cain
Second run back. Comes off a 38-day let-up. First-up after three months won by 0.8 len at Sandown-Hillside Bm64 March 5 over 1500m defeating Highlands carrying 60kg at $9.50. Previously second-up ran on from midfield and won by a neck at Kyneton Bm64 November 6 over 1856m defeating Eishaa with 58.5kg at $3. Up in class but not to be underestimated.
4
J MOTT
Navy Blue, Gold Lightning Bolt, Gold And White Armbands, Gold Cap
14 91140 CROWN CRUSHER
STEPHEN BROWN
5YO  BAY  GELDING 57.0KG
A N Brown, S Collins, Ms C Costaganna, Ms S Hughes, R Johnstone, Ms L Brown, L Brown, Miss M Brown & Ms D Coad
Most recently second last of 16 at Caulfield Country Mile on March 15 over 1600m, 11 len behind Electric Belle carrying 57kg at $16. The race before that 4th of 9 at Wangaratta Bm70 on March 1 over 1590m, 0.9 len behind Call Him Iggy with 60kg at $9.50. SCRATCHED.
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STEPHEN BROWN JNR
Green, Red Star, Yellow Sleeves, Red Cap
15 72522 LIBERAMI
ROBBIE GRIFFITHS
4YO  B/BR  GELDING 57.0KG
G D K Racing Club 1 (Mgr: C I Smith), J Kitsou, N S Psaltis, Mrs G C Psaltis, A F Nicholl, G Hamra, I Moat, D Murkies, J R Bullock, Ms G Hayes, A J Fly, Mrs S J Gray, F De Pasquale, M D Corr, P D Greentree, W F Sharp, R N Harris, Love One (Mgr: R N Hinchliffe) & G D P Racing (Mgr: D Russo)
Useful type. Most recently made some head-way from midfield; 2nd of 10 at Sandown-Hillside Bm70 on March 26 over 1500m, 2.25 len behind No Fuss with 59kg at $4.20. The race before that came from the tail of the field 2nd of 11 at Sandown-Hillside Bm64 on March 5 over 1300m, 2.25 len behind King Zephyr carrying 62kg at $10. Best form is good enough so definitely one to consider.
8
JYE MCNEIL
Pink, White Diamond, Navy Blue Seams Sleeves, Pink And Navy Blue Quartered Cap
16 6x111 TRANGOOJAHRAY
ENVER JUSUFOVIC
4YO  BR/BL  MARE 56.0KG
M Howard
On a three run winning streak. At the latest run favourite; raced right near the speed and boxed on; won by 1.75 len at Pakenham Bm64 March 27 over 1600m defeating Midori Mover with 59kg at $2. The race before that favourite; won by 0.8 len at Pakenham 0 - 62 March 13 over 1400m defeating Lady Potato Head carrying 58kg at $2.80. Absolutely flying and can go on with it.
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MS CARLEEN HEFEL
White, Red Sash, White, Red And Black Hooped Sleeves, White, Red And Black Spots Cap
17 8x517 POWERBOUND
BEN, WILL & JD HAYES
5YO  BR/BL  GELDING 56.0KG
G F Stellato, S Creely, P G Wilson, N R Reynolds, S Beugelaar, J L Tam, Mrs L Tam, M Cannon, H Saville, W P O'Brien, G Sirianni, N A L Romeo, A Mandaliti, G Di Benedetto, R Mesiano, Ms F Warner, P H Burton, F Mandaliti, L M Basilone & R Ambesi
Useful gelding. Most recently settled back and ran on when 7th of 10 at Sandown-Hillside Bm70 on March 26 over 1500m, 8 len behind No Fuss carrying 59kg at $12. The start before that won by 1.3 len at Ballarat Bm64 March 7 over 1400m defeating Salchow with 60kg at $3.50. Minor claims.
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BEN ALLEN
Green, Royal Blue Horseshoe And Star, Silver Sleeves