Bendigo   28 Aug 2025
 
GOING: H(9)

Smartloans Bendigo Maiden Plate 2400m

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

It could be a trot and canter given the lack of pace engaged. FUWARI (9) had no luck off a wide gate at Hamilton on a heavy surface, but her form prior stacks up nicely. Came from the back to miss a whisker at Cranbourne prior, and four back she was nudged out over 2600m at Ballarat. The inside gate is a slight query, but we know she will run it right out. TULCHAN (7) came back in distance at Bendigo and ran his best race. Placed this trip at Swan Hill three back and he will be in the finish with average luck in the run. Ditto THREE REEL ROSES (14), who found one much too good at Geelong over this journey, as a short-priced favourite. Her near miss over 2600m at Ballarat prior reads well enough. COWARRIE (2) will be better for his two starts to date over middle distances. He covered ground the latest and the barn knows how to prepare them for staying trips. SUGGESTED PLAY: Backing Fuwari.
1 78030 BOLD TIMOTHY
P M EVANS
5YO  BR/BL  GELDING 59.0KG
P G Evans & P D Evans
Most recently 11th of 14 at Wangaratta Mdn-Sw on August 23 over 1590m, on a slow track; 11 len behind Il Cielo with 59.5kg at $41. Before that 3rd of 9 at Wodonga Mdn-Sw on August 5 over 1590m, on rain affected going; 2.25 len behind Top Secret carrying 59.5kg at $81. Win doesn't look likely.
9
B RAWILLER
Royal Stewart Tartan, Red And Blue Braces, White Sleeves
2 55 COWARRIE
DANNY O'BRIEN
4YO  BROWN  GELDING 59.0KG
D T O'Brien, Mrs J O'Brien, J T Stuart, J T C Stuart & Cowarrie Partnership (Mgr: B J Barwick)
Had two starts to date. At debut, eased back early on 5th of 10 at Sale Mdn-Sw on July 31 over 2238m, on a slow track; 7 len behind Izola carrying 58kg at $9.50. Last start 5th of 13 at this track Mdn-Sw on August 14 over 2200m, on a slow track; 5.5 len behind Autumnheat with 58kg at $18. Best chance to date to break the Maiden status.
11
TOM PREBBLE
Pink, Royal Blue Chevrons, Hooped Cap
3 6x083 LAST CARD LOUIE
DENIS PAGAN
4YO  B/BR  GELDING 59.0KG
D L Pagan & Mrs C N Pagan
Last start got back early 3rd in a small field at Ballarat Mdn Hdle-Sw on August 17 over 3250m, on a wet track; 21 len behind Golden Crusader with 68.5kg at $21. The race before that 8th of 11 at Geelong Mdn-Sw on August 8 over 2400m, slow going 13 len behind Coorong carrying 56.5kg at $61. Needs to do more.
4
BEAU TRELOAR
Navy Blue, White Spots And Sleeves, Red Cap
4 x7077 LORD CHAPEL
RON HOCKLEY
4YO  BAY  GELDING 59.0KG
R A Hockley
At the latest run 7th of 9 at Pakenham Synthetic Mdn-Sw on August 18 over 2200m, 6 len behind Larryoctane carrying 59.5kg at $151. The start before that eased back early on 7th of 11 at Geelong Mdn-Sw on August 8 over 2400m, slow going 12 len behind Coorong with 59.5kg at $151. Struggling to make an impact lately and others appeal more.
6
JASON WEBB
Lime Green, Yellow Braces And Armbands, Black Cap
5 x79x5 OUTSPEED
AMY MCDONALD
5YO  BAY  GELDING 59.0KG
Ms A McDonald, M Byrnes, S R Coulson, D M Dempsey, Mrs T L Gibson, Dr D J Tickell, Miss T Simpson, B Guy, Mrs K A Grant, H McDonald, D Thompson, M A Downes, J M White, B M Nicholas, Ms S Holland, Ms S J Graham, Mrs N Parker, W'Bool Tom (Mgr: G J Kenna), Mrs D Archer & Ms E K Wolfenden
Second run back. First-up after two months 5th of 11 at Geelong Mdn-Sw on August 8 over 2400m, on a slow track; 8 len behind Coorong with 59.5kg at $16. Previously second-up ran last of 9 at Inverell Cl1-Sw on May 29 over 1800m, slow going 15 len behind Quinky Deel with 56.5kg at $15. Not keen on his chances.
5
TEODORE NUGENT
Navy Blue, Sky Blue Fleur De Lys, Striped Sleeves, Sky Blue Pom Pom
6 90x98 STARS AND SPANGLES
DANNY O'BRIEN
4YO  CHESTNUT  GELDING 59.0KG
J Horvat & B Da Silva Jorge
Third-up today. First-up second last of 10 at Geelong Mdn-Sw on July 25 over 1550m, slow going 12 len behind Navy Nina with 59.5kg at $61. Second run from a spell got back early 8th of 13 at this track Mdn-Sw on August 14 over 2200m, slow going 13 len behind Autumnheat carrying 59.5kg at $31. Not much to like about his prospects.
5
D W STACKHOUSE
Yellow, Black Shamrock, Armbands and Cap
7 74373 TULCHAN
ARCHIE ALEXANDER
4YO  BAY  GELDING 59.0KG
Mrs A F J Alexander, P Couzens, High Voltage Racing No.2 (Mgr: S Duggan), Baileys & Champs (Mgr: Mrs F Wilson), S Duggan, A Cook, H Cook, A Smirnis, D Ramus, J Lang, Mays Racing (Mgr: S M Mays), J V Lang, G L Toll, Ms K E Howard, D J Walker, N Waters, J G Wright & S Duggan
Last start 3rd of 13 at this track Mdn-Sw on August 14 over 2200m, slow going 2.75 len behind Autumnheat carrying 59.5kg at $14. The run before that second last of 8 at Ballarat Mdn-Sw on June 29 over 2600m, slow going 23 len behind Triora carrying 59.5kg at $4.80. Strong chance to break though.
10
J ALLEN
Navy Blue, White Epaulettes And Seams, Striped Sleeves
8 7x007 EVAMOS
TAYNE FOSTER
5YO  BAY  MARE 57.0KG
Miss T V Foster, J T Webb, M B Clarke, Mrs L C Stagg, Mrs J George & R George
Most recently eased back early on 7th of 11 at Wodonga Mdn-Sw on August 5 over 2050m, on a wet track; 18 len behind Weekend Lover carrying 57.5kg at $151. Before that 12th of 14 at Swan Hill Mdn-Sw on July 29 over 1600m, in the wet; 21 len behind Karasmatic carrying 57.5kg at $41. Not among the chances.
8
JAYLAH KENNEDY
Turquoise, Pink Outline Cross, Pink Horseshoes And Whips On Sleeves
9 2x523 FUWARI
YOSHITOMO SHIMA
4YO  CHESTNUT  MARE 57.0KG
T Ishii
Recent form sound. Most recently 3rd of 11 at Hamilton Mdn-Sw on August 2 over 2200m, in the wet; 5.5 len behind Thurmond carrying 57.5kg at $3. Before that 2nd of 14 at Cranbourne Mdn-Sw on July 17 over 2025m, on a slow track; head behind Crater Lake with 57.5kg at $4.80. Ready to win.
1
WILL GORDON
Red, Black Diamond Band, Yellow Sleeves, Black Diamond Armband, Yellow Striped Cap
10 70448 INSTINCTIVE SPIRIT
RHYS ARCHARD
5YO  BAY  MARE 57.0KG
Ms B Archard
At the latest run 8th of 11 at Ballarat Synthetic Mdn-Sw on August 11 over 2100m, 5.5 len behind Reel Blessed with 57.5kg at $7.50. Before that 4th of 11 at Ballarat Synthetic Mdn-Sw on August 4 over 2100m, 8 len behind Triple Oh carrying 57.5kg at $21. Hard to have.
2
L CURRIE
Pink, White Bow Tie And Pom Pom
11 x9405 LOVENNE
REBECCA KELLY
4YO  BAY  MARE 57.0KG
D Love
Most recently 5th of 8 at Bairnsdale Mdn-Sw on August 12 over 2200m, slow going 3 len behind Miss Darkside carrying 57.5kg at $6.50. The start before that second last of 12 at Sale Mdn-Sw on July 31 over 1523m, on a slow track; 7 len behind Zoussential with 57.5kg at $101. Passing.
7
MS HANNAH LE BLANC
Purple, Red Diamond Band, Aqua Sleeves, Purple Cap, Aqua Diamond
12 53553 RANSELOT
CIARON MAHER
4YO  BAY  MARE 57.0KG
CMR Rare Ransom, Ms J Crewes, D L Guihot, C Stathopoulos, Wilawl Go Racing, B L Toohey, M Brockhoff, R G Crowley, P F Dimattina, D B Paterson, T J Griffiths, R Irving, M P Pearson, J R Shannon, D A Bridgland, Buangor Racing, D Kearns, S Conlan, S M McAlister & C J Stillman
At the latest run came from midfield; 3rd of 11 at Geelong Mdn-Sw on August 8 over 2400m, slow going 6 len behind Coorong with 57.5kg at $2.80. The start before that 5th of 11 at Murtoa Mdn-Sw on July 26 over 2050m, on heavy track; 7 len behind Takemetothemoon carrying 57.5kg at $6. Worth following up.
2
ETHAN BROWN
Royal Blue, Yellow Horseshoe, White Sleeves, Yellow Cap, Royal Blue Pom Pom
13 67574 SHASAM
STEPHEN LENEHAN
6YO  BROWN  MARE 57.0KG
S Lenehan, R Lenehan, N Schlueter, M Lauria, M Haddon, R Davidson, J Egan, D Clapton, D Gliniecki & J Kimpton
At the latest run 4th of 13 at this track Mdn-Sw on August 14 over 2200m, slow going 5.5 len behind Autumnheat carrying 57.5kg at $91. Before that settled back and ran on when 7th of 11 at Hamilton Mdn-Sw on August 2 over 2200m, in the wet; 17 len behind Thurmond with 55.5kg at $71. Not keen.
3
HARRY COFFEY
Purple, Silver Star And Sleeves, Purple Seams, Silver Cap
14 84722 THREE REEL ROSES
HENRY DWYER
4YO  GREY  MARE 57.0KG
Erica Bloodstock (Mgr: Mrs S A Dwyer), B C Carty, Miners Rest Pests (Mgr: D W Kratzmann), P C McClure, S C Smith, F P R Racing (Mgr: M C Reed), Kratzie Racing No. 86 (Mgr: D W Kratzmann), Wynnforus (Mgr: A L Hancock), Barrier To Box (Mgr: J L Steenholdt) & B R Steenholdt
Racing well recently. At the latest run held ground to the line 2nd of 11 at Geelong Mdn-Sw on August 8 over 2400m, slow going 3.5 len behind Coorong with 57.5kg at $2.40. The run before that 2nd of 8 at Ballarat Mdn-Sw on June 29 over 2600m, on a slow track; long-neck behind Triora with 57.5kg at $5.50. In form and can run another forward race.
9
NEIL FARLEY
White And Red Halves With Roses, Red And White Seams Sleeves And Cap