Bendigo   07 Sep 2025
 
GOING: H

Ladbrokes Form Genius BM62 Handicap 1400m

Track: Soft 6   Rain (Max: 18)   Rail: Out 9m Entire Circuit.  

Expecting a strong gallop with Flamboyant Lad and Mcadam taking up the running over Street Lark. NAVY HEART (8) resumes for the Maher stable and looks well-placed to make a strong return. She was perhaps on tired legs at the end of last prep in G3 company but her run in the Alexandra Stakes at Moonee Valley was excellent, finding the line strongly off a muddling tempo. Given an easy time in her jump-outs, she should appreciate kicking off at 1400m and gets the right rider engaged. TOURNELLE (10) is proving costly but continues to race well, again beaten narrowly at Geelong. With her consistency she only needs things to fall her way to finally break through. STREET LARK (12) looked smart in her maiden win before the spell and has been brought up to the mark with two jump-outs. She has upside and is a genuine winning chance. FLAMBOYANT LAD (14) returned with a fighting win and should only be better second-up. SUGGESTED PLAY: Backing Navy Heart each-way.
1 1629x THE NEPHEW
PATRICK KEARNEY
7YO  BAY  GELDING 63.0KG
P Kearney, The Nephew (Mgr: B Gill), All Ages (Mgr: A Thompson), A Cresp & Langdon Thoroughbred Racing (Mgr: P C Langdon)
Resuming. Finished off last campaign ninth of 14 at Warrnambool Bm70 April 29 over 2350m, soft track; 12 len behind Wuddzz with 60kg at $41. When resuming last campaign seventh of 14 at Sandown-Hillside Bm78 March 20 2024 over 1400m, 3 len behind Marble Arch with 59.5kg at $61. Will improve on whatever he does in this.
2
SARAH FIELD
Royal Blue, Lime Vee Yoke, Diamond Check Sleeves And Diamond Cap
2 2410x SAMURAI STAR
MITCHELL FREEDMAN
6YO  BAY  GELDING 62.0KG
Australian Thoroughbred Bloodstock Pty Ltd (Mgr: D P Dance), S N Davidson, Guthrie Davies Family (Mgr: Ms H Guthrie), Tompin (Mgr: T D Pinfold), Ms N A Dean, Tosen Nine (Mgr: M H McIntyre), B J De Jong, R N Lewis, Mates For Life (Mgr: R J McCloy), S J Reddie, M J Hall, M S Elder, K E Carr & G L Toll
Back from a spell. Finished off last campaign tenth of 14 at Ballarat Bm64 March 25 over 2000m, 6 len behind Cable Dancer with 61kg at $26. When resuming last campaign 12th of 14 at Warrnambool Bm58 July 23 2024 over 1400m, on heavy track; 10 len behind Under The Palais carrying 60kg at $15. Prefer to see how he returns.
12
J FRY
Fluorescent Yellow, Navy ATB Logo And Seams
3 82103 BANCOORA
PAUL PREUSKER
5YO  B/BR  GELDING 61.0KG
P A Preusker, J R Drape, B E Parker, D R Butler, P D Delahunty, Mrs S E Finnigan, R W Hay, D J Kinniburgh & N R Parker
Last start 3rd of 14 at this track Bm64 on August 14 over 1300m, on a slow track; 2 len behind Ti Tree Lad carrying 60kg at $18. The race before that second last of 13 at Morphettville Cl2 on July 26 over 1200m, in the wet; 11 len behind From The Block carrying 60kg at $6. Nice effort last time. Can make his presence felt.
4
THOMAS STOCKDALE
Red, White Star, Red Cap
4 x0327 BATTAGLIA
BRETT SCOTT
8YO  B/BR  GELDING 60.0KG
B J Stanton, C J Daley, B Cardona, Ms C Richards, C Brooks, D A Jordan, D W Hornidge, I Lovering, G Hughes, J Allan, K M Waring, A L Kirkwood-Scott, Mrs L Murphy, L Sandford, M R Benton, J Ersch, Mrs T Ersch, N White, S Hughes & A J Craig
Most recently didn't do much in the run home; 7th of 9 at Sale Bm64 on August 17 over 1400m, 7 len behind Savilla with 60kg at $13. The race before that raced on the speed and boxed on steadily 2nd of 11 at Sale Bm64 on July 31 over 1423m, slow going 1.3 len behind Papal Army with 60kg at $13. Needs to improve sharply.
2
WILL GORDON
Royal Blue, Orange Spot And Sleeves, Royal Blue Armbands, Hooped Cap
5 5x042 TATSU
LLOYD KENNEWELL
5YO  CHESTNUT  GELDING 60.0KG
Mrs M L Kennewell, N Sibaei, J Barbis, G Jenkins, A Hill, S McSweeney, I W Fletcher, R Kane, A H Price, N Gopaul, P N Lam, K Lay, G A Lovett, Y H Liang, R J Kennelly, Ms K Beshara & JASSMAM (Mgr: J K Brownley) & M K Calder
Form hard to fault. Last start 2nd of 10 at Pakenham Synthetic Bm64 on August 18 over 1400m, 1.3 len behind Nic's Choice with 59.5kg at $11. The race before that sat on the speed and boxed on steadily 4th of 10 at Pakenham Synthetic Bm70 on July 28 over 1400m, 5.5 len behind Super Trooper carrying 57kg at $21. Nice effort last time. Can sneak into the frame at odds.
14
LACHLAN NEINDORF
Navy Blue, White V, Navy Cap
6 437x5 WHERE'S POPPY
THOMAS CARBERRY
9YO  CHESTNUT  GELDING 60.0KG
M T Leonard, Mrs H M Leonard, J G Leonard, D J Leonard, Millwater (Mgr: M T Leonard) & J F McCashney
Second run back. First-up after seven months raced on the speed and boxed on steadily 5th of 7 at Ballarat Synthetic Bm64 on August 11 over 1200m, 4.5 len behind Spirited Defence with 58.5kg at $11. Previously second-up 2nd of 10 at Ballarat Synthetic Bm58 on July 9 2024 over 1200m, head behind Golden Estrella carrying 59.5kg at $2.10. Looking to others for the winner.
16
Blue And Grey Hoops, Orange Sleeves And Cap
7 1227x MCADAM
DANNY O'BRIEN
4YO  B/BR  GELDING 60.0KG
Rosemont Stud , RM Anderson, Shapetom , Cunningham Thoroughbreds, A W T Racing, Matha Bloodstock, T R C K, Iskander Racing & Breeding, C J Leslie, R I Chapman, A D M Racing, G1G Colts & Breeding, Rosemont Alliance 3, S A Farrell & A B Murray
Resuming today after a break of four months. Finished off last preparation seventh of 9 at Kyneton Bm64 May 8 over 1454m, 9 len behind Sound It Out with 59.5kg at $2.25. Previously first up; fourth of 8 at Werribee Mdn-Sw December 8 over 1100m, 4 len behind Heat Missile carrying 58kg at $12. Has claims if presented on song.
9
HARRY COFFEY
Red, White Gatecrasher, Half Navy Blue Sleeves With Gold Victorian Alliance Logo
8 2540x NAVY HEART
CIARON MAHER
4YO  BAY  MARE 59.0KG
C A Stott, The Galloping Five, P J Sexton, C E Bell, T R Bull, N S Burrows, M J Byrnes, I S Harmer, Murumba Racing, Dr B Barresi, Dr J C V Canty, Mrs M Carroll, G T Racing Group (Mgr: M Cunningham), M F Parris, R W Henebery, K J Weight & Mrs M Weight
Has won previously first-up and resumes here after a break of five months. Finished off last preparation second last of 16 at Morphettville in the G3 Auraria April 12 over 1800m, 10 len behind Cinch with 55.5kg at $26. When resuming last campaign fourth of 12 at Geelong Bm64 January 28 over 1425m, 2.25 len behind Bonnaroo carrying 56kg at $12. Expecting a bright return.
6
MICHAEL DEE
Royal Blue, White Disc, Striped Sleeves, Spot Cap
9 235x7 EISHAA
PAUL PREUSKER
6YO  BROWN  MARE 59.0KG
M L R Whittaker, Mrs E M K Whittaker, R H Murphy & T Di Bucchianico
Second run back. First-up after nine months eased back early on 7th of 12 at Warrnambool Bm64 on August 21 over 1100m, slow going 4 len behind Masked Marauder carrying 58.5kg at $31. Previously second-up ran last of 12 at Sandown-Hillside F&M Bm70 on July 3 2024 over 1300m, on a slow track; 12 len behind Street Delight carrying 58.5kg at $11. Looking elsewhere for the winner.
1
R J HURDLE
Royal Blue, Red Star, Red And White Diamonds Sleeves, Red And White Star Cap
10 62232 TOURNELLE
ANTHONY & SAM FREEDMAN
4YO  B/BR  MARE 59.0KG
O T I Racing, D G Basheer, Forbrydelsen Pty Ltd (Mgr: J R Baxter), C A Fitzgerald, F W Cook, A J K Gemmell, A H Goodfellow, J C Higgins, K J Jones, Hirecha Racing (Mgr: B J Quin), J P Spence, G J P Van Ameyden, P J Bartholomew, P Archer, P Gardiner, L Webb, Ms D McKeown & J M Gurrieri
Recent form sound. Most recently 2nd of 11 at Geelong 0 - 64 on August 22 over 1512m, head behind Meh Keffi with 58.5kg at $3.80. The start before that tracked the speed and boxed on steadily 3rd of 10 at Sandown-Lakeside F&M Bm64 on August 6 over 1600m, on a slow track; 1.5 len behind Moonlight Circus with 60kg at $7.50. Shapes as a key runner.
8
J MOTT
Navy Blue, Gold Hoops, White Sleeves And Cap
11 1x7x0 FINALE
CLIFF BROWN
5YO  CHESTNUT  MARE 58.0KG
C I Brown, Barree Pastoral Co Pty Ltd (Mgr: G B Whittenbury), P A Cook, P A Henry, R A Pegum, Robert Willis Bloodstock (Mgr: R S Willis), J P Mcguinness & D J Cornwell
Having second run back today. Last start 11th of 14 at this track Bm64 on August 14 over 1300m, slow going 8 len behind Ti Tree Lad carrying 58kg at $31. At only start last preparation ran last of 7 at Cranbourne 0-64 Hcp on May 30 over 1200m, 10 len behind Brandjam carrying 58kg at $7. Can't recommend.
11
BILLY EGAN
White, Green Sleeves, Red Cap
12 231x STREET LARK
PETER G MOODY & KATHERINE COLEMAN
4YO  BAY  MARE 58.0KG
D & M Esplin Pty Ltd (Mgr: Mrs M E Esplin)
Resuming after a four months break. Not seen since winning won by 1.0 len Caulfield Heath F&M Mdn-Sw May 7 over 1500m defeating Jillaroo carrying 58kg at $2. On debut second of 10 at Cranbourne F&M Mdn-Sw April 4 over 1300m, a nose behind Grouse Mountain with 57.5kg at $4. Has ability and should be right in the mix.
3
L NOLEN
Tartan, Red Sash And Armbands
13 1x853 LONG BREW
LEE & SHANNON HOPE
4YO  BAY  MARE 58.0KG
W D Bowness
Most recently came from midfield; 3rd of 10 at Pakenham Synthetic Bm64 on August 18 over 1400m, 2.75 len behind Nic's Choice with 57kg at $9. The start before that 5th of 12 at Pakenham Synthetic Bm64 on July 28 over 1200m, 3 len behind Aqueduct carrying 57.5kg at $13. Each-way chance.
10
L CURRIE
White, Red And Blue Crossed Sashes, Black Sleeves And Cap
14 0x1 FLAMBOYANT LAD
CIARON MAHER
4YO  CHESTNUT  GELDING 60.0KG
A Kheir, Merricks Station (Mgr: B Cooper), J A O'Neill, Group 1 Bloodstock (Mgr: M P Becker), D Edmonds, Carty Racing (Mgr: B C Carty), GC 600 Syndicate (Mgr: A Cosmano), SVDA Racing (Mgr: L Robinson), G J Skien, M Skien, A K Racing (Mgr: Ms K L Solomon) & Mrs M Fitzsimons
Second-up. First start didn't finish the race at Sandown-Hillside 3yo Mdn-Sw February 26 over 1300m. Went for a spell before returning tracked the speed and boxed on steadily; won by 0.5 len at Geelong Mdn-Sw August 22 over 1312m defeating Bangalow Road with 59.5kg at $3.20. Tougher but is up to this.
7
J ALLEN
Navy Blue, Pale Yellow Spots, Halved Sleeves, Quartered Cap
15 38086 MOOR MUMM
DAN O'SULLIVAN
6YO  BROWN  MARE 58.0KG
M K O'Sullivan, D W Bailey, M J Edwards, P D Ferguson, C Holloway, G J Mathews, P G Morey, T J Robinson, J F Bullock, J J Bullock, A L & D J Emery, 4plus4, East Point, Ararat's Finest, Juanita, Win to Live, Small Hands Big Mouth, Kindred Spirits & Mrs R Burton
Most recently 6th of 11 at Geelong 0 - 64 on August 22 over 1512m, 3 len behind Meh Keffi with 58kg at $15. The run before that eased back early on 8th of 13 at Sandown-Lakeside Bm64 on August 13 over 1400m, on a slow track; 3.5 len behind Keane Enuff with 56kg at $18. Looking to others.
5
EOIN WALSH
Black, Lime Epaulettes, Armbands And Cap
16 524x2 MRS SECOMBE
ROBERT HICKMOTT
4YO  CHESTNUT  MARE 57.0KG
Africa Thoroughbreds, T Eddy, M Weaver, Mrs S Lichti, T Horsley, Anudjawun, Pin the Ears Back, J Armstrong, A Beckett, S Gardiner, R Grosso, G Hocking, N Humphreys, D Powell, Mrs R Rech, Mrs T Smith, R Ritchie, GeelongWayToTheTop, Mrs K Walsh & Mrs S McAllister
Second run back. First-up after four months made some head-way from midfield; 2nd of 13 at Geelong Cl1 on August 8 over 1300m, on a slow track; 1.75 len behind Deep Pleasure carrying 56.5kg at $4.40. Previously second-up 4th of 10 at this track 3yo F Mdn-Sw on February 9 over 1400m, 2 len behind Pula with 57kg at $3.10. Fitter and is a contender.
9
D W STACKHOUSE
Shiraz, Black Yoke, Seams And Cap