Bendigo   12 Apr 2025
 
GOING: G

Bendigo Mazda 3YO Handicap 1100m

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

Genuine tempo with the speedy Manolo Bling leading the way. SWEETHEARTED (3) is a talented three-year-old who returned from a spell and missed the placings for the first time but was an eye-catcher down the straight in Listed company. Nicely drawn and should improve around a bend on this roomy circuit. Hard to stop in an open affair. LET'SFACETHEMUSIC (7) is back home after a dismal trip to Sydney, finishing last in the Darby Munro at Rosehill three weeks ago. Group 3 placed at Flemington the run prior. Can measure up with a repeat of that effort. MANOLO BLING (5) resumes. No match for Sweethearted when they met last prep. Won a recent jump-out and is an each-way hope. THE SHOWVINIST (2) won a BM70 at Sandown recently on the back of some strong lead-up form. Harder here but one for the exotics. SUGGESTED PLAY: Keen on Sweethearted.
1 25x66 RESERVE BANK
MICK PRICE & MICHAEL KENT JNR
3YO  CHESTNUT  COLT 60.0KG
S Tsalikidis, C Cortese, N S Psaltis, Mrs G C Psaltis, Peake Racing, Dr B A Boan, S Dougan, Yu Long Investments, J M MacLean, Mrs A J MacLean, D J Maclean, T Clark, Synergy Racing & G1G Colts & Breeding Pty Ltd
Dual acceptor. Third-up today. First-up 6th of 17 at Flemington Inglis Sprint on March 1 over 1200m, 2.5 len behind El Morzillo with 57kg at $3.90. Second-up 6th of 9 at Moonee Valley in the G1 William Reid on March 22 over 1200m, slow going 5 len behind Schwarz with 56kg at $26. Good enough to take care of this field.
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LUKE CARTWRIGHT
Lime Green, Navy Blue Diamond
2 x9221 THE SHOWVINIST
BEN, WILL & JD HAYES
3YO  BROWN  GELDING 56.0KG
Lindsay Park Bloodstock (Mgr: Mrs S Steel), Four-Point Racing (Mgr: C Mobilio), S Thompson, Mrs V Thompson, S A MacKinnon, C Coleman, D Coleman, C Fox, C Morritt, M Robertson, Beartown No 10 (Mgr: B B Martin), Beartown No 11 (Mgr: B B Martin), M Hellyer, J Nolan, J M O'Driscoll & S Pitruzello
Form hard to fault. At the latest run favourite; ran on from midfield and won by a long-neck at Sandown-Hillside Bm70 March 26 over 1000m defeating Machinist carrying 58.5kg at $3.80. The race before that ran on from midfield; 2nd of 10 at Morphettville Parks Bm72 on March 1 over 1000m, 2.25 len behind Mintulee with 57kg at $2.30. Sure to get all the favours from barrier two and can measure up in this grade.
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L CURRIE
Lime Green, Black Spots, Lime Green Cap With Black Spots
3 211x6 SWEETHEARTED
PHILLIP STOKES
3YO  BAY  GELDING 55.0KG
J M MacLean, D J Maclean, Mrs A J MacLean, S M George, B C Dixon, Five Plus Three (Mgr: M O'Brien), R L Connolly, Mrs C Mitchell, L A Massey, B J Massey, S W Connelly, Going Again (Mgr: G P Levvey), J Addamo, Team Tamarind (Mgr: W Parkes) & M L Tancred
Second-up. First-up after three months 6th of 17 at Flemington in the LR Moomba Plate on March 29 over 1100m, 2.25 len behind Alabama Lass carrying 58kg at $31. Previously second-up 2nd of 9 at Moonee Valley 3yo Mdn-Sw on December 6 over 1200m, 2.25 len behind Princess Que with 58kg at $4. Expect a far better result this time.
4
J BOWDITCH
Lime, Navy Blue Diamond
4 5531x FLYER
JASON WARREN
3YO  BAY  FILLY 54.0KG
Rosemont Stud Pty Ltd (Mgr: A P Mithen) & B D Charman
Resuming after a 11 months break. Not seen since winning by long-neck Morphettville G3 David Coles May 11 over 1200m defeating Karavas carrying 55.5kg at $4. At her first start won by 0.5 len Sandown-Lakeside 2yo Mdn-Sw February 7 2024 over 1200m defeating Last Druid with 56kg at $5.50. Not sure she is up to this.
9
DANIEL MOOR
Red, White Gatecrasher
5 2163x MANOLO BLING
ANTHONY & SAM FREEDMAN
3YO  BAY  FILLY 54.0KG
Yu Long Investments (Mgr: Y Zhang), F D Brown, R A Ford & Side Creek Pty Ltd (Mgr: Mrs S Cummings)
Dual acceptor. Resuming after a 12 weeks break. Finished off last preparation third of 11 at Flemington 3yo F Bm74 January 18 over 1100m, 1.2 len behind Reluctantlycharmed with 60kg at $4.20. At her first start favourite; won by 1.3 len Caulfield 2yo F Hcp July 13 over 1100m slow track defeating Husk with 56.5kg at $5.50. Has claims on her best form.
7
LUKE CARTWRIGHT
Cerise, Chartreuse Quarters, Pale Pink Sleeves, Olive Green Cap
6 813x0 GRINZINGER POD
BEN BRISBOURNE
3YO  BAY  FILLY 54.0KG
J R Wheeler
Second-up. First-up after three months 14th of 17 at Flemington in the LR Moomba Plate on March 29 over 1100m, 5 len behind Alabama Lass with 55kg at $101. Previously second-up 4th of 16 at Caulfield in the G3 Thbrd Club on November 16 over 1200m, 2 len behind Jasmin Rouge with 56kg at $10. Fitter for that run - not the roughest.
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LACHLAN KING
Orange, Blue Halves, White 'G' Logo, Quartered Cap
7 5x120 LET'SFACETHEMUSIC
MICK PRICE & MICHAEL KENT JNR
3YO  BAY  COLT 54.0KG
Peake Racing, Kitchwin Hills, K B Hitch, Brut Force Racing M M No 3, Classic Quest No 5, Ms A Maynard, D W Russell, Highgrove Stud, P J Hatton, Davison Racing, Sheffield Racing, Cinco Star Racing, Just Fun Racing, A N Sherlock, Gee Racing, Werrett Bloodstock Pty Ltd & Whitby Bloodstock Pty
Most recently ran last of 15 at Rosehill in the LR Darbymunro on March 22 over 1200m, 17 len behind Autumn Glow carrying 56kg at $51. The race before that 2nd of 8 at Flemington 3yo Hcp on March 8 over 1100m, 1.3 len behind Mystic Reign with 58kg at $3.80. One of the major players.
8
D YENDALL
Yellow, Cerise Stars, Royal Blue Sleeves, Cerise Cap
8 0810x BLACKBERRY BOMB
SIMON ZAHRA
3YO  BR/BL  FILLY 54.0KG
SZ Racing No 1 (Mgr: S Zahra), K J Payne, Mrs V M Payne, Dr F Carnovale, H H Wee, D W Headrick, E Fischer, B A Headrick, Connie Pies (Mgr: M J Conway), R Scanlon & Mrs L Scanlon
Resumes from a spell. Finished off last campaign tenth of 16 at Caulfield in the G3 Thbrd Club November 16 over 1200m, 6 len behind Jasmin Rouge with 56kg at $26. On debut second of 11 at Sandown-Hillside 2yo Hcp July 31 over 1000m, on rain affected going; a long neck behind Winchester with 54.5kg at $101. Prefer to see how she returns.
6
JORDAN CHILDS
Gold, Cream Stripes, Quartered Cap
9 x1176 UNTAPPED
GREG EURELL
3YO  BROWN  GELDING 54.0KG
Mrs S M Ridgway, Mrs K M Grossek, M W Ridgway, J M Grossek, J W Daniels, Ms F L Daniels, C J Ayres, Mrs L J Ayres, R A Smith, Mrs L J Smith, L Ridgway, M A Jackman, Ms J A Lewis, Ms D J Armstrong, A Osler, D M Morgan, C J Morgan & A Filippin
At the latest run 6th of 12 at Sandown-Hillside 3yo Bm70 on March 19 over 1400m, 2.25 len behind Bossy Benita carrying 59kg at $19. Before that 7th of 11 at Pakenham Future Stars on February 27 over 1400m, 5.5 len behind Nostringsattached carrying 58.5kg at $8.50. Prepared to risk him again today.
10
LIAM RIORDAN
Lime, Purple Spots
10 40x21 FLUENT
ANDREW NOBLET
3YO  BROWN  FILLY 54.0KG
G Barker, Dr A C Gay, Ms M A Smith, Milano Bloodstock (Mgr: M A Milano) & G & C Pastoral Co Pty Ltd (Mgr: V Oldfield)
Dual acceptor. Third-up today. First-up raced on the pace when 2nd of 7 at Sandown-Hillside 3yo F Bm64 on March 12 over 1000m, slow going 2.75 len behind McKeyla carrying 59kg at $4.40. Last start tracked the speed and boxed on steadily; won by 0.8 len at Pakenham Cl1 March 27 over 1100m defeating Rose De Vellor carrying 56.5kg at $3.90. SCRATCHED.
4
Purple, Yellow Diamond, Green Sleeves And Yellow Cap
11 266x3 LANDMARK
LLOYD KENNEWELL & LUCY YEOMANS
3YO  BAY  COLT 54.0KG
Wahroonga (Mgr: D A Digney), D A Page, MisCarBre (Mgr: W U Stafford), P T Blair, Ms F P Taylor, Widden Stud Pty Ltd (Mgr: A W Thompson), Bill Duncan Bloodstock Pty Ltd (Mgr: W J Duncan), S F Barlow, M P Edwards & Eastbourne Racing (Mgr: S Moore)
Second run back. First-up after six months 3rd of 9 at Sandown-Hillside Bm70 on March 26 over 1000m, 0.7 len behind The Showvinist with 57kg at $8. Previously second-up 2nd of 7 at Caulfield 2yo Hcp on June 29 over 1000m, 2.25 len behind First Settler with 55kg at $14. Bold showing expected.
5
LOGAN BATES
Black, Yellow Sash, White Sleeves And Cap
12 552x6 TARTAGLIA
JAMES CUMMINGS
3YO  BROWN  GELDING 54.0KG
Godolphin
Second-up. First-up after four months got back early 6th of 9 at Sandown-Hillside Bm70 on March 26 over 1000m, 3.5 len behind The Showvinist carrying 57kg at $3.80. Previously second-up 5th of 14 at Randwick 3&4yo Bm64 on November 5 over 1300m, 2.75 len behind Blazing Harry with 60kg at $5.50. Has won second-up before but others rate better.
3
JYE MCNEIL
Royal Blue
13 5x5x1 SCAMPI
CIARON MAHER
3YO  BAY  GELDING 54.0KG
Halo Racing Services Pty Ltd, Mrs J McKenna, Brut Force Racing MM No.3, J A O'Neill, L Caminiti, Deg Racing, Dorrington Farm, A Herbert, R W Mutton, B J O'Brien, A K Racing, N J Todd, A Vincent, D W Lilley, R H Montague, T I M Joyce & P J Gregory
Having second run back today. Last outing favourite; ran on strongly from last on the turn and won by 1.5 len at Cranbourne Mdn-Sw March 21 over 1000m on a soft track defeating New York Star carrying 59kg at $1.35. At only start last preparation 5th of 11 at Flemington 2yo Hcp on July 20 over 1000m, on a slow track; 2.75 len behind First Settler with 56.5kg at $8.50. Has drawn wide but cannot be written off.
10
MICHAEL DEE
Royal Blue, Lime Hoops, Hooped Cap
14 1560x TESSA'S CHOICE
MICK PRICE & MICHAEL KENT JNR
3YO  BAY  FILLY 54.0KG
Sheamus Mills Bloodstock P/L, Newton Thoroughbreds Racing, Balius Farm, T C Miller & Chesapeake Thoroughbreds Pty Ltd
Dual acceptor. Back from a spell. Finished off last campaign second last of 12 at Caulfield in the LR Twilight Glow November 30 over 1400m, soft track; 25 len behind She's Got Pizzazz carrying 56kg at $14. Previous preparation first-up won by 1.5 len Ballarat Mdn-Sw October 3 over 1200m defeating Amapola with 55kg at $2.10. Might find this too tough.
9
BEAU MERTENS
Navy Blue, Gold Diagonal Halves, Pale Blue Sash
15 4436 SNAPPY BEAU
DANIELLE CHAPMAN
3YO  B/BR  GELDING 54.0KG
Mrs D Chapman, S Chapman, T Chapman, C Chapman, R A Shaw & Mrs P M Shaw
Last start from last on the turn 6th of 9 at Pakenham 3yo Mdn-Sw on April 3 over 1200m, 4 len behind Zunna with 58kg at $21. The start before that 3rd of 9 at this track Mdn-Sw on March 18 over 1100m, 2.5 len behind Grinzinger Sun with 59kg at $11. Happy to risk.
1
JETT STANLEY
White, Red Yoke, Black Sleeves And Red Cap