Bendigo   14 Jun 2025
 
GOING: S

Bendigo Ford BM64 Handicap 3600m

Track: Soft 6   Clouds (Max: 11)   Rail: Out 9m Entire Circuit.  

A solid tempo is anticipated with Holly's Star and Da Deputy kicking up to hold out the next wave. HOLLY'S STAR (10) has only won one of 14, but is still only four and might be finally maturing. This has always looked like the sort of trip that was going to suit her. Has an experienced rider with a light weight, which should offset the wide draw. EYES TO ME (9) has been racing consistently in lesser grade and might be ready to do something at this trip. SPLIT (3) is building in fitness an has placed in a trial since last seen. Draws well so can make an impact. SHADES OF SHERIFF (11) is a 30-start maiden but has placed 10 times and might be the value option for exotics players. SUGGESTED PLAY: Holly's Star to win.
1 x2217 AVENUES
MICHAEL KENT
5YO  BAY  GELDING 60.0KG
Illowra Stud (Mgr: Dr N Berry), Dr N Berry, Mrs M E Berry & B D P Racing (Mgr: A Berry)
Useful gelding. Last start 7th of 10 at Swan Hill Bm64 on June 6 over 2400m, 5 len behind Dartboard with 57kg at $11. Before that won by a head at Geelong Bm58 May 23 over 2460m defeating Prince Of Byron with 58kg at $12. Hasn't done much wrong of late and claim could be important over this trip.
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BAILEY KINNINMONT
Navy Blue, White Sash, Hooped Cap
2 x3356 RIGHT NOW
BEVAN LAMING
6YO  BAY  GELDING 60.0KG
S B Laming & Felgate Holdings
Useful gelding. Last start sat on the speed and boxed on steadily second last of 7 at Sandown-Lakeside Aust Hdle on June 1 over 3900m, slow going 11 len behind The Cunning Fox with 66kg at $21. The start before that 5th of 7 at Mornington Bm70 on May 26 over 3000m, 5 len behind Affluential with 58kg at $4.80. Worth forgiving and can turn things around.
7
K JENNINGS
White, Emerald Green Maltese Cross, Quartered Cap
3 2x606 SPLIT
PATRICK & MICHELLE PAYNE
5YO  BAY  GELDING 59.0KG
Miss J L Rathbone & S P Harrison
Last start 6th of 12 at Pakenham Bm64 on May 29 over 2500m, slow going 10 len behind The Storyteller with 60kg at $26. The run before that ran last of 11 at Ballarat Bm70 on May 25 over 2000m, slow going 22 len behind Superstock with 57.5kg at $26. Has ability and can break through on best form.
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WILL GORDON
Royal Blue, Red Seams, Black Sleeves, Red Seams, Red Cap, Black Seams
4 54837 LOOK SHARPISH
L & T CORSTENS & W LARKIN
8YO  GREY  MARE 57.0KG
Malua Racing Pty Ltd (Mgr: T A Corstens), Flemington Bloodstock (Mgr: J G Sawford), P R Fielding, N Frangoulis, M Heading, D R Prior, P P Griffin, Mrs E Griffin, Major Racing (Mgr: N Frangoulis), Eating Banana's (Mgr: D Prowse) & Mc Ash (Mgr: P A Mcdonald)
Last start 7th of 11 at Pakenham Synthetic Bm64 on June 2 over 2200m, 4 len behind King's Crossing with 58.5kg at $18. The race before that came from midfield; 3rd of 10 at Wangaratta Bm64 on May 2 over 2000m, 3.5 len behind Sea Strike with 58.5kg at $8. Well held last time and facing tough task today.
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LIAM RIORDAN
Black, White M, Pink And White Striped Sleeves, Pink Cap, White Pom Pom
5 53154 VADARCHIE
AARON LAING
6YO  BAY  GELDING 57.0KG
Miss E R A S Jenkin, Ms E A Birnie, B Campbell, M D Quintrell, A Monk, Mrs E D'Abaco, B D'Abaco, A Newsome, M C Henstock, J W Hewitt, J L C Lelay, G W Dartnell, D Hosking, M J Holt, D Porra & Ms J L Ryan
Most recently 4th of 9 at Sandown-Lakeside Bm120 Hdle on June 1 over 3400m, on a slow track; 6 len behind Noonday Gun carrying 68.5kg at $41. The start before that ran last in a small field at Warrnambool Swp Hdle on May 1 over 3200m, slow going 27 len behind Loft carrying 67kg at $13. Happy enough to dismiss in this field.
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LOGAN MCNEIL
Black, White Stripes, Red And White Diamonds Sleeves And Cap
6 2x6x8 CASTROFRANCARU
MITCHELL LEEK
7YO  B/BR  GELDING 56.0KG
Miss L K Walker
Racing second-up today. Last run second last of 9 at Moe 0 - 58 on June 1 over 2447m, on a slow track; 15 len behind Chocolate Royal with 60kg at $21. At only start last preparation 6th of 8 at Sale Bm58 on December 22 over 2200m, 18 len behind Genrichero carrying 58kg at $101. Didn't do enough first up to raise hopes.
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MS CARLEEN HEFEL
Green And White Hoops, Red Cap
7 34240 DA DEPUTY
DAVID NOONAN
10YO  GREY  GELDING 56.0KG
Ms J V Joiner
Last start second last of 12 at Werribee 0 - 58 on May 31 over 2720m, 15 len behind Octahedron carrying 58kg at $31. The run before that 4th of 10 at Kyneton Bm58 on April 10 over 2809m, 4 len behind Raise The Note with 70kg at $26. Has ability but must improve sharply.
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JACK HILL
Royal Blue And Orange Seams, Orange Pom Pom
8 24x65 GOLDEN GARDEN
SYMON WILDE
7YO  BAY  GELDING 55.0KG
Wilde Racing (Mgr: S W Wilde), J McDonald, Mrs U A Keane, R J Sargeant, Early Speed (Mgr: L Hueston), S J Henderson, G P Bright, R G Smith, G W Cain & D T Tehan
Third-up today and placed third-up previously. First-up got back early 6th of 11 at Mt Gambier Bm58 on May 9 over 2075m, slow going 6 len behind The Kings Gospel with 59.5kg at $10. Last start 5th of 12 at Werribee 0 - 58 on May 31 over 2720m, 5.5 len behind Octahedron carrying 59kg at $5.50. SCRATCHED.
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WILL PRICE
Red, Yellow Sleeves, Blue Armbands And Cap
9 45473 EYES TO ME
AARON PURCELL
4YO  BAY  GELDING 54.0KG
R S S, Purcells Enjoy Racing, S Shimosaka, T Sakai, S Shirai, N Hiyoshi, Ms A Tsushima, S Tamura, R Arai, Y Ozaki, S Suzuki, H Omachi, S Tojo, Y Ikezuki, S Hori, Y Kitamura, Y Ishihara, S Morisawa, R Kawasaki & J Shimizu
Most recently 3rd of 12 at Werribee 0 - 58 on May 31 over 2720m, 1.2 len behind Octahedron with 57.5kg at $9. Before that raced behind the speed prior to fading 7th of 10 at Werribee Bm58 on May 16 over 2761m, 10 len behind The Storyteller with 68.5kg at $8.50. Strong top-three hope.
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LINDA MEECH
Navy Blue, Rising Sun Syndicate Logo, Deep Red Sleeves, White Lightning Bolt And Lightning Bolt Cap
10 x4443 HOLLY'S STAR
EMMA-LEE & DAVID BROWNE
4YO  BAY  MARE 54.0KG
Rechter Racing (Mgr: P R Rechter), Sparta Racing (Mgr: D S Browne), Mrs R Swift & M Swift
Racing well. Most recently tracked the speed and boxed on steadily 3rd of 7 at Mornington Bm70 on May 26 over 3000m, 0.6 len behind Affluential with 54kg at $12. The start before that 4th of 10 at Mornington Bm64 on May 12 over 2445m, 2.5 len behind Inthelapofthegods with 54.5kg at $14. In form and will be hard to beat.
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P GATT
Gold, Purple Quarters With Gold Rearing Horse, Alternate Halved Sleeves, Gold Cap
11 43025 SHADES OF SHERIFF
CHRISTOPHER DAVIS
5YO  BAY  GELDING 54.0KG
Mrs K J Davis & A P Hobson
Most recently 5th of 13 at Swan Hill 4yo+ Mdn-Sw on June 8 over 1600m, on a slow track; 4.5 len behind Perfume River with 59.5kg at $8. Before that 2nd in a small field at Cranbourne Mdn-Sw on May 30 over 2520m, nose behind One Brother with 57.5kg at $12. Can improve on the latest effort and gets his chance.
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BRITTANY BUTTON
Royal Blue, White Horseshoes, Red And White Starred Sleeves And Cap
12 99096 LEWANDOWSKI
KEITH HALL
7YO  BAY  GELDING 54.0KG
B K Hall
Last start ran last in a small field at Ballarat Synthetic Cl1 on June 11 over 1200m, 19 len behind Shaalute carrying 54kg at $101. Before that ran last of 9 at Echuca Bm64 on April 18 over 1400m, 20 len behind Excel And Fly carrying 53kg at $201. SCRATCHED.
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NATHAN PUNCH
Royal Blue, Red Horseshoes, Gold Sleeves And Cap