Bendigo   13 Jun 2026
 
GOING: S(5)

Kelly Partners 0-56 Handicap 1400m

Track: Soft 5   Rain (Max: 16)   Rail: True Entire Circuit.  

Good early pressure with Il Americana or True Prophet likely to take up the running. The 1312m 0-56 at Echuca on May 23 looks the key form reference for this, with 2nd, 3rd and 4th all lining up. MR CHARISMATIC (6) was the first of them home and he was only first-up that day, so he should have more improvement to come than the others. He'll get back anyway, so the wide gate isn't the end of the world. TRUE PROPHET (3) wasn't far away in third, though, which was the fourth top-three finish from as many starts this time in, so there's no reason to think he won't be around the mark again. ALTRUIST (4) was close up in fourth and while that was his best run in a long time, it was also the first run for a new stable, so the change might reinvigorate him. SQUAGAGA (11) brings a different formline and was quite plain last start but gave a sight on-speed at a huge price the start prior and could give them something to catch. KING INCANTO (2) will find this much easier than last start and should be nearing peak fitness now at the third run back. SUGGESTED PLAY: Mr Charismatic to win.
1 7746x DIGARI
ANDREW BOBBIN
4YO  BAY  GELDING 60.0KG
M J Rinaldi, Ms H E Hutchins, K J Laws, Ms V M Ballinger, Mrs G M Wyatt, L E Eales, T Sexton, P Ballinger, E Reino, G J Andrews, Mrs M T Maher, Mrs R S O'Sullivan, C Cosson, M B Norton, D M Johns, T E Deutsher, T O'Sullivan & A F O'Sullivan
Has won previously first-up and resumes here after a break of six months. Finished off last preparation sixth of 14 at Stawell Bm56 December 13 over 2000m, 3.5 len behind Zibulon carrying 61kg at $8.50. Previous preparation first-up won by 1.75 len Coleraine 0 - 58 Hwgt August 10 over 1300m slow track defeating State Of Maine carrying 70kg at $5.50. Looks all set for a bright return.
5
WILL GORDON
Pink, Turquoise Quarters, Checked Sleeves And Cap
2 79x59 KING INCANTO
ANDREW DALE
5YO  BAY  GELDING 60.0KG
A Dale, E J Carter, Mrs D Haritakis, A P Chapman, S A Harrison, C E Broughton, D Edser, Lions Share, S F Spiteri, L J Murphy-Dale, J S Cameron, Star Syndicate, Ms L K Carroll, P A Jones, Ms D L Jones & She Shines Racing
Third-up today and won third-up previously. First-up 5th of 12 at Kilmore Bm56 on May 4 over 1200m, in the wet; 4.5 len behind Come Along Jeffrey with 61.5kg at $7. Last start 9th of 11 at Pakenham Bm62 on May 22 over 1400m, on a slow track; 6 len behind White Hot Mama carrying 55kg at $21. Not a great draw again but should fare a lot better in this suitable contest.
10
TEODORE NUGENT
Burgundy, White Obelisk, Hooped Sleeves, White Cap
3 x2313 TRUE PROPHET
JAMIE GIBBONS
5YO  B/BR  GELDING 60.0KG
D Reid, K Gibbons, B Reid and T Reid
Racing well recently. Last start 3rd of 12 at Echuca 0 - 56 on May 23 over 1312m, on a slow track; 1.2 len behind Wallaby Jack carrying 60kg at $4.80. The start before that favourite; ran on from midfield and won by a neck at Wangaratta Bm52 May 3 over 1300m in soft going defeating Rushford with 60kg at $10. Well placed. Been ultra-consistent this prep and no reason he's not a player again.
6
JAMIE GIBBONS
Navy Blue, Sky Blue Braces, Stars Sleeves And Star Cap
4 95074 ALTRUIST
VINCENT MALADY
5YO  B/BR  GELDING 59.0KG
J Peat
At the latest run 4th of 12 at Echuca 0 - 56 on May 23 over 1312m, on a slow track; 1.75 len behind Wallaby Jack with 59.5kg at $8. The start before that raced behind the speed prior to fading 7th of 12 at Swan Hill Bm56 on April 12 over 1300m, 5 len behind Highly Intrigued with 60kg at $11. Improved effort last start in the race that looks the key form reference for this.
3
D YENDALL
Yellow, Black Hoops, Red Sleeves
5 0867x EAU DE COLOGNE
LUCINDA BOYD
4YO  BAY  GELDING 59.0KG
A Boyd & Talinga Girls (Mgr: Mrs C M Hay)
Resuming. Finished off last campaign seventh of 10 at Yarra Valley Bm56 February 7 over 1950m, 7 len behind Winter Grace carrying 59.5kg at $6.50. First up last campaign ran last of 13 at Werribee Bm56 December 15 over 1608m, 7 len behind Thinxzo with 61.5kg at $12. Might be better off following this run.
11
LUCINDA BOYD
White, Navy Blue Star And Sleeves, Cerise Seams, White Cap, Cerise Seams, Navy Blue Pom Pom
6 x55x2 MR CHARISMATIC
ARCHIE ALEXANDER
5YO  BROWN  GELDING 59.0KG
Mrs A F J Alexander & Ms K E Standish
Second-up. First-up after three months 2nd of 12 at Echuca 0 - 56 on May 23 over 1312m, slow going head behind Wallaby Jack with 59kg at $9.50. Previously second-up 5th of 12 at Ararat Bm56 on March 3 over 1300m, slow going 4 len behind Superset carrying 59kg at $7.50. Fitter for that run and will be tough to beat.
13
FRED W KERSLEY
Navy Blue, White Epaulettes And Seams, Striped Sleeves
7 090x0 TREASURY PLACE
ANDREW R CAMPBELL
6YO  BAY  GELDING 59.0KG
Mrs E A Windmeyer, A S Campbell, N P Windmeyer, Miss K E Seabert, T L Wood, P F Foley & Mrs J Christie
Second-up. First-up after six months got back early 10th of 13 at Ararat Cg&E 0 - 56 on May 9 over 1300m, on a slow track; 10 len behind Royal Inference with 59kg at $15. Previously second-up won by 1.0 len at Hamilton 0 - 58 August 2 over 1600m in heavy going defeating Rhett with 57.5kg at $4.60. Didn't do a lot first-up but draws well here.
1
T P MADDEN
White, Red Sash, Campbell Tartan Sleeves And Cap
8 9400x FLYING JUDE
GEMMA RIELLY
4YO  BAY  MARE 58.0KG
Ms G L Rielly, J R Wade, J Giardina, S Jenkin, Miss S Wade, Halloween Bloodstock (Mgr: N S Foster), Mrs H V Kidger, J S Kidger, I M McMillan, T A Ginnane, C A Lonergan, Hark Racing (Mgr: G A Harkness), Ms V N Fisher, C R Fisher, G C Daniels & Mrs S L Whittaker
Resuming after a break of six-and-a-half months. Finished off last preparation second last of 11 at Balaklava Bm56 December 3 over 1400m, 7 len behind Magic Princess carrying 59kg at $21. Previous preparation first-up won by nose Echuca Mdn-Sw September 20 over 1300m slow track defeating Meleys with 57.5kg at $15. Will take great benefit from this outing.
9
J BOWDITCH
Mauve
9 35078 SHAL EXCEED
CON KELLY
5YO  BAY  GELDING 57.0KG
C V Kelly, Mrs N D Kelly, R J Reed, C L Fordham & G R Sadler
At the latest run 8th of 14 at Swan Hill 0 - 56 on June 6 over 1600m, on a slow track; 7 len behind Sakasu with 58kg at $11. The start before that 7th of 14 at Mildura Bm56 on May 24 over 1400m, 6 len behind Dirnaseer carrying 58.5kg at $26. Not keen on his chances.
1
A MC CABE
White, Green Stripes, Black Sleeves And Black Cap
10 87566 BLONDE SUSPECT
NATHAN HOBSON
7YO  BAY  GELDING 56.0KG
N J Hobson, R T Hobson, Mrs R E Hobson & A P Hobson
Dual acceptor. Last start 6th of 14 at Swan Hill 0 - 56 on June 6 over 1600m, on a slow track; 5 len behind Sakasu with 57kg at $11. The race before that 6th of 14 at Mildura Bm56 on May 24 over 1400m, 6 len behind Dirnaseer carrying 57kg at $81. Looking to others.
12
C J PARISH
Red, White Band, Armbands, Epaulettes And Cap
11 36920 SQUAGAGA
RODNEY FOSTER
6YO  BAY  GELDING 56.0KG
Foster Racing (Mgr: R D Foster) & G H E Goyne
Last start 12th of 14 at Mt Gambier 0-54 on May 22 over 1400m, on a slow track; 7 len behind Hard Leaf with 57.5kg at $16. The start before that rolled along in front then was edged out late 2nd of 13 at Ararat Cg&E 0 - 56 on May 9 over 1300m, on a slow track; nose behind Royal Inference with 56kg at $81. Capable of a big run.
2
NEIL FARLEY
Royal Blue And White Stripes, Red Sleeves, Yellow Cap And Pom Pom
12 96585 IL AMERICANA
GWENDA JOHNSTONE
6YO  BAY  MARE 54.0KG
M G Vella, Mrs B L Sheppard, Mrs J Emini, S Reiger, T W Curnow, B P Ryan, C Falzon, S Chamings, Mrs V Louras, C Louras, S M Bunt & D Camilleri
Returns from a 33-day let-up. At the latest run 5th of 12 at Echuca F&M Bm56 on May 11 over 1300m, slow going 2.75 len behind Zuppa Inglese carrying 54.5kg at $20. The run before that 8th of 11 at Kilmore 0 - 56 on April 18 over 1600m, 7 len behind Bit Of Shoosh carrying 55.5kg at $14. Needs to find a length or two, but in well after the claim.
7
NADIA DANIELS
White, Green Spots, Red Cap
13 70000 SURREAL WINSTON
CHRISTOPHER DAVIS
6YO  BROWN  GELDING 54.0KG
Mrs K J Davis & Mrs B J Arnott
Dual acceptor. Most recently ran last of 14 at Swan Hill 0 - 56 on June 6 over 1600m, on a slow track; 13 len behind Isalot with 51kg at $151. Before that second last of 14 at Wodonga Bm52 on May 16 over 1590m, 9 len behind Don'tcallmechamp carrying 55kg at $71. Outclassed again.
12
SAM KENNEDY
Burgundy, White Horseshoes, Stars Sleeves, White Cap
14 09040 WHITSON
Ann-Jeanette Tindale
4YO  BROWN  GELDING 54.0KG
Mrs A J Tindale, B J Tindale, C J Hicks, M Thorn, Mrs J Thorn, Cl Lovell, Miss G Lovell, M C Eggleston, Ms K Owens, Miss M McKinlay, G Donker, C Meade & Miss K L Moss
Most recently 10th of 13 at Werribee 0 - 56 on May 30 over 1425m, slow going 7 len behind I'm Dynamite carrying 55kg at $41. Before that 4th of 7 at Horsham Cg&E Bm56 on May 19 over 1200m, on heavy track; 5 len behind Shout Me carrying 55kg at $5. Draw gives him a chance to run an improved race.
4
SARAH FIELD
Dark Blue, Red Sleeves, White Stars, White Cap
15 95200 BRASSI ROAD
CHRISTOPHER DAVIS
5YO  BAY  GELDING 54.0KG
Mrs K J Davis, Mrs B J Arnott & Ms T J Davis
Dual acceptor. Most recently ran last of 10 at this track Bm62 on May 29 over 1600m, 13 len behind Till Queen with 54kg at $151. The run before that eased back early on 10th of 14 at Wangaratta Bm52 on May 3 over 1300m, in the wet; 10 len behind Iliad with 54kg at $11. Not one of the major players.
8
BREE TEMPLE
Royal Blue, White Horseshoes, Red And White Starred Sleeves And Cap