Bendigo   05 Oct 2025
 
GOING: G(4)

Bendigo Skin Clinic 3YO Maiden Plate 1300m

Track: GOOD 4   Clouds (Max: 30)   Rail: Out 5m Entire Circuit.  

Good early pressure anticipated with a large number of unraced runners. KIRKSVILLE (6) made nice ground from midfield on debut here over 1100m, getting into third late when beaten under a length. He looked in need of more ground there and gets it here with the extra furlong, tipping he'll be hard to hold out. CASUAL GHAI (2) did enough first up at Mornington in a slowly run race, covering ground there in a solid effort. He'll be fitter for that and did take on some handy races last time in. REGAL GENT (16) has been good in two runs to date, tackling a metro race at Sandown Hillside last time when boxing on well for sixth. This looks a suitable race from a nice gate. HEIWANA TAMASHI (3) resumes. He got over a bit of ground last time in, last seen running in a Listed race over 1600m at Flemington, finishing fifth there. Tough draw but has the ability to figure. MISS COMO (12) was solid on debut at Kilmore and is open to improvement. SUGGESTED PLAY: Kirksville to win.
1 ALLA RUSTICA
TRENT BUSUTTIN & NATALIE YOUNG
3YO  CHESTNUT  GELDING 58.0KG
Ridgmont (Mgr: M Cunningham)
Three-year-old gelding (Per Incanto - Semari). Trent Busuttin & Natalie Young has him primed for this with five recent trials prior to his debut today. Finished fourth in a Cranbourne jump-out on September 8. Respecting.
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BEAU MERTENS
Navy, Gold Sash, Sleeves And Cap, White Pom Pom
2 635x4 CASUAL GHAI
JASON WARREN
3YO  BAY  GELDING 58.0KG
Grand Syndicates Rose Syndicate (Mgr: S R Leoni)
Second run back. First-up after five months 4th of 9 at Mornington 3yo Mdn-Sw on September 18 over 1200m, 1.75 len behind Sassy For Sure carrying 58kg at $3.70. Previously second-up 3rd of 8 at Mornington 2yo SW on April 19 over 1200m, 4 len behind Prestige Snitzel carrying 58kg at $6.50. Fitter and a strong winning chance.
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ZAC SPAIN
Black, Old Gold Star, Checked Sleeves And Cap
3 9255x HEIWANA TAMASHI
JOHN MOLONEY
3YO  B/BR  COLT 58.0KG
G Pearce, W Pearce, Mrs H Raymond, Ms K Worth, Mrs A Worth, R O'Brien, M De Kretser, Miss A Singleton, R J Donazzan & J Elsworthy & C Rogers
Back from a spell. Finished off last campaign fifth of 10 at Flemington in the LR G'cmichael July 5 over 1600m, soft track; 4 len behind Buccleuch carrying 55kg at $31. Previously first up; ninth of 11 at Sale Mdn-Sw May 18 over 1112m, soft track; 5.5 len behind Maingirlmaddy with 57kg at $7. Has some ability, can run well.
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SHERIDAN CLARKE
Green, White Cap
4 I'M HOT TOO
SHANE NICHOLS & HAYDEN BLACK
3YO  BROWN  GELDING 58.0KG
S P Nichols, G D Pease, G R Stead, Northerly Holdings Pty Ltd (Mgr: R Portaro), G E Gardiner, Mrs K M Gardiner, R J Atchison, P S Ganci, Mrs V C Ganci, T B B Racing (Mgr: T Blum), M A Black, J M Simmons & S J Strachan
Gelding by Too Darn Hot facing the starter for the first time. Finished fourth in a Caulfield Heath jump-out on September 24. Tricky draw, prefer to see without a betting push.
12
JORDAN CHILDS
Aqua, Red Cap, Aqua Pom Pom
5 0 JOHN IN ENGLISH
RENEE POLA
3YO  BAY  GELDING 58.0KG
Balius Farm (Mgr: Dr T Dieu)
Was at a huge quote at debut, ran last of 12 at Sandown-Hillside 3yo Mdn-Sw on September 24 over 1300m, 5 len behind Obucci carrying 58kg at $151. Better placed here but see again.
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K JENNINGS
Purple, Yellow Seams, Striped Sleeves, Quartered Cap
6 37 KIRKSVILLE
PETER G MOODY & KATHERINE COLEMAN
3YO  BAY  GELDING 58.0KG
R T Hay
At debut, made some head-way from midfield; 3rd of 10 at this track Mdn-Sw on September 17 over 1100m, on a slow track; 0.9 len behind Serinda carrying 57kg at $14. Rates highly.
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L NOLEN
Light Blue, Black Sleeves, Cerise Armbands And Cap
7 0x MENZIES CREEK
MADDIE RAYMOND & PATRICK BELL
3YO  BAY  COLT 58.0KG
A D Wilson, Wilawl Go Racing
Resumes from a spell after only one run when ran last of 10 at Warrnambool 2yo Hcp on April 30 over 1200m, on a slow track; 22 len behind The Opportunist with 58kg at $51. Prefer to see again.
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T P MADDEN
White, Maroon Star, Maroon And White Stars Sleeves, Maroon And White Star Cap
8 GRACEY'S GOSSIP
MARK ASHBY
3YO  BAY  FILLY 56.0KG
G Zaharakis, Mrs R M Zaharakis, N C Zaharakis, R Bottazzi, Mrs N Bottazzi & M C A Ashby
First starter by Tosen Stardom out of Mrs Tyson. Has a total of three trials leading in today's debut. Did not show a great deal at the trials and prefer to see in a race before backing.
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J KEATING
Light Blue, Hot Pink And Purple Stripes, Hooped Sleeves, Light Blue Cap
9 I BELIEVE I BELONG
SIMON ZAHRA
3YO  BAY  FILLY 56.0KG
SZ Racing No 1, H H Wee, Don't Tell Catherine, Marshdale Racing, Mrs C Ciappara, G W Handshake, Leacra, M C Nolan, B Morcomb, Donald's Racing, Get On, D A Nesbitt, A Smethurst, T Smith, P Robinson & Ajari Racing
Filly by Russian Camelot making her first appearance. Finished sixth in a Flemington jump-out on September 12. Prefer to see.
2
RYAN HOUSTON
Black, White Horsehead, Banner And Stars, White And Black Halved Sleeves, Yellow Cap, Black Stars
10 456x0 JENNI MOO MOO
CIARON MAHER
3YO  BAY  FILLY 56.0KG
Cape Schanck Racing (Mgr: T Ottobre)
Second-up. First-up after six months ran last of 12 at Sandown-Hillside 3yo Mdn-Sw on September 10 over 1300m, 10 len behind Regal Award carrying 56kg at $41. Previously second-up eased back early on 5th of 9 at Flemington in the LR Festival on March 1 over 1000m, 3 len behind Shining Smile carrying 55kg at $14. Far better placed here.
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DECLAN BATES
Sky Blue And Purple Diamonds
11 54 JUSTENUFFSPLASH
CRAIG WIDDISON
3YO  CHESTNUT  FILLY 56.0KG
R W McIntosh, G J Baldwin, Swan Hill Gang (Mgr: J S Atchison), B J Nally, M L Williamson, V J Nally, Barn B Racing (Mgr: B A Gibson), S M Stafford, G N Mcnulty, B P Donnellon, J R Farley, B J Morris, Mrs P Morris & C D Donnellon
Had two starts to date. When well in the market at debut, sat on the speed and boxed on steadily 5th of 13 at Wagga Super Mdn on August 28 over 1200m, on heavy track; 7 len behind Autumn Break with 55kg at $4. Last start sat on the speed and boxed on steadily 4th of 12 at Corowa Mdn-Sw on September 15 over 1200m, 1.2 len behind Crying Cougar carrying 55kg at $2.60. Harder here, risking.
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D YENDALL
Navy Blue, Lime Green Diamond, Armbands And Cap With Navy Blue Diamond
12 3 MISS COMO
BEN, WILL & JD HAYES
3YO  BROWN  FILLY 56.0KG
Lindsay Park Ladies (Mgr: Ms J McAlpine), Dr A L Attebo, Mrs L Ottobre, Mrs L A Frew, Mrs K L Gordon, Mrs J E Harding, Mrs J G Madden, Ms D V Pope, Mrs J M Bradby, Mrs M Green, Mrs A Hall, Mrs C G Legh, Mrs D M Phillips & Gallop Girl's 2 (Mgr: Miss C L Pollock)
At debut, sat on speed throughout when 3rd of 7 at Kilmore 3yo F Mdn-Sw on September 14 over 1107m, slow going 4 len behind Pure Passion carrying 57kg at $7. Better for that and wouldn't shock.
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L CURRIE
Aqua Blue, Pink Sash And Cap, Aqua Blue Pom Pom
13 SKYDREAM
MITCHELL FREEDMAN
3YO  BAY  FILLY 56.0KG
M J Scalzo, D J Scalzo, Q Scalzo, C P Hayden, B J Hayden, C Bredbury & M J Caporale
Filly by All Too Hard facing the starter for the first time. Fitter for a jump-out on September 8 at Ararat when finished fourth. Drawn well and can figure.
4
J ALLEN
White, Green Hoops, Grey Epaulettes, Grey And Green Hooped Cap
14 77 STAR OF OMAHA
ANDREW ANGELONE
3YO  BAY  FILLY 56.0KG
P T Racing (Mgr: K M Tribel), Ms R Angelone, S H Pfeiffer, Mrs J A Pfeiffer, Ms B A Dennis, A J Green, Miss M Phelan, D P Angelone & Ms L D'Angelo
At debut, second last of 8 at Hamilton 3yo Mdn-Sw on September 15 over 1200m, on a slow track; 5.5 len behind Arizona Luck carrying 56kg at $21. Won't find this any easier so she must improve sharply.
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JASON WEBB
Purple, Lime Green Fronds, Sleeves And Cap
15 5x AITU
REECE GOODWIN
3YO  BAY  GELDING 58.0KG
R J Goodwin & J King
Resuming after a break; only one run when 5th of 9 at Pakenham 2yo Mdn-Sw on May 22 over 1200m, 1.5 len behind Planet Red carrying 58kg at $91. Not out of this.
3
J NOONAN
Emerald Green, Purple Vee, White Sleeves And Cap
16 56 REGAL GENT
LIAM HOWLEY
3YO  BROWN  GELDING 58.0KG
Miss E McDonald, Lucky Owners (Mgr: K F Leung), Martin Thoroughbred Racing, Scarface Syndicate, A C Stevens, Ms A M Warren, D M McGee, Solanjo Racing, Roz & Doz Racing, P Byrne, D A Jones, D Kelly, J Howley, D Howley, C Sedgley, R Dwyer, D Kirwin, M White, M Ryan & B Mckimmie
Raced twice to date. At debut, eased back early on 5th of 10 at Tatura 3yo Mdn-Sw on September 8 over 1100m, 3 len behind Educated with 58kg at $5.50. Last start 6th of 12 at Sandown-Hillside 3yo Mdn-Sw on September 24 over 1300m, 2.5 len behind Obucci carrying 58kg at $7. Progressive and should measure up.
5
BILLY EGAN
Green, Purple Star On Cap
17 4x74 LANGLO CROSSING
PETER G MOODY & KATHERINE COLEMAN
3YO  BAY  GELDING 58.0KG
P G Moody, P J Cormack, J O'Connor, Mill Park Stud (Mgr: P D Watson) & Culater (Mgr: M G Nunan)
Second-up. First start 4th of 9 at Mornington 2yo Mdn-Sw on May 12 over 1200m, 4 len behind Morgana carrying 58kg at $18. Went for a spell before returning did the work up front then tired 7th of 10 at Ballarat Mdn-Sw on September 19 over 1200m, 14 len behind Enamorada carrying 57kg at $5. Fitter but see again.
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White, Blue Striped Sleeves And Cap