Bendigo   05 Oct 2025
 
GOING: G(4)

Smartloans Bendigo BM66 Handicap 1300m

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

Princess Toro should have enough pace to lead a low-pressure contest. Tricky race. KIRRIBILLI (9) was awful first up at Sandown Hillside as a $5.50 chance, beaten some nine lengths first up off an injury. Her limited form to date has always promised plenty in Group level and with the cobwebs blown out she can improve sharply. KHADIME (12) is another that was poor fresh, beaten a long way at Sale as a $2.60 hope fresh. Not sure what to make of that but we'll trust the market to some degree and his form last time in reads very well. GLASGOW LASS (2) resumes, over from Perth. She beat a good filly two back over 1800m at Ascot before failing to see out the 2200m at Listed level. Respecting her for the new camp and colours. FRIDGE MONSTER (5) is racing in fine form, notching up another win last time as a short priced favourite. Gets every chance again here from the gate and should run very well. SWEET JUSTICE (14) found the line well fresh and can improve. SUGGESTED PLAY: Kirribilli on top.
1 x837x BRUNG KING
HENRY DWYER
6YO  BROWN  GELDING 63.0KG
P J Balderstone, J Balderstone, Miss J A Fenton & Miss S Fenton
Back from a spell. Finished off last campaign seventh of 14 at Ballarat Bm70 June 29 over 1400m, soft track; 3 len behind Cameron Falls with 60kg at $9.50. When resuming last campaign eighth of 12 at Casterton Bm70 May 18 over 1200m, soft track; 4.5 len behind Sasqualah carrying 61.5kg at $16. Has the ability to run well.
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SARAH FIELD
Royal Blue, Black Circles And Cap
2 3519x GLASGOW LASS
MATT LAURIE
4YO  BAY  MARE 63.0KG
Yu Long Investments (Mgr: Y Zhang)
Back from a spell. Finished off last preparation ninth of 12 at Ascot in the LR Natasha March 22 over 2200m, 8 len behind Machine Gun Gracie with 56kg at $4.20. When resuming last campaign third of 8 at Bunbury in the LR Wa Breeders February 2 over 1200m, 1.0 len behind London's Image with 54.5kg at $2.70. Nice WA mare, she's certainly good enough.
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MS ROSE HAMMOND
Bottle Green, White Checked Sleeves, White Cap
3 4030x EXCEL AND FLY
AUSTY COFFEY
6YO  BAY  GELDING 62.0KG
Four-Point Racing (Mgr: C Mobilio)
Back from a spell. Finished off last campaign 14th of 16 at Flemington Bm74 August 2 over 1200m, 8 len behind De Bergerac carrying 59.5kg at $101. Previously first up; fourth of 8 at Donald Bm64 April 7 over 1350m, 2 len behind Darts Daly carrying 62.5kg at $9. Risking.
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RYAN HOUSTON
Royal Blue, Yellow Four Pointed Star, Collar And Sleeves, Quartered Cap, Royal Blue Pom Pom
4 x2501 ESECUTORE
BEN BRISBOURNE
5YO  CHESTNUT  GELDING 60.0KG
P D Brumby, J A Sturgess, C J Coughlan, M R Burris, P F Mcaloon, Ramlow Racing (Mgr: A McSparron), L J Malloy & S R Leoni
At the latest run tracked the speed and boxed on steadily; won by 0.5 len at Wagga Riverside Cl3 September 20 over 1200m on a rain affected track defeating Winning Witness with 61.5kg at $7. The start before that ran last of 10 at Seymour Bm64 on August 31 over 1200m, on heavy track; 12 len behind Nimbustwothousand with 60.5kg at $26. In the mix again.
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T P MADDEN
Maroon, Light Blue Fleur De Lys, Sleeves And Cap
5 45121 FRIDGE MONSTER
DEAN BINAISSE
5YO  BAY  GELDING 60.0KG
T Henry, W K Loughnan, S F Bird, G D Statton & L E Mason
Recent form sound. At the latest run favourite; won by a head at Mornington Bm62 September 18 over 1200m defeating Cash Converter carrying 59kg at $1.60. The run before that tried to lead throughout but was claimed late 2nd of 13 at Sandown-Lakeside Bm64 on August 13 over 1400m, slow going 0.8 len behind Keane Enuff with 56kg at $6. Rates a strong winning chance.
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SHERIDAN CLARKE
Black, 888 Racing Logo, Red Pom Pom
6 540x0 RUBOLOGY
PETER GELAGOTIS
5YO  B/BR  GELDING 60.0KG
P M Racing Syndicate (Mgr: B Evans), J A Sutcliffe, R J Arthur, R E Trethewey, R Doughty, P J Lowe, J Buttigieg, P A Watson, B Love, A W Foster, Eight Shots (Mgr: S Hermann), B Fritsch, M Hibberd, J L Harmes, S May & S D Brassel
Second-up. First-up after five months 10th of 12 at Geelong Bm66 on September 12 over 1125m, 8 len behind Edges Diamond with 61kg at $18. Previously second-up 3rd of 11 at Benalla Bm64 on October 28 over 1406m, 0.6 len behind Ashau Valley carrying 58.5kg at $5.50. Can't recommend.
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C NEWITT
Red, Royal Blue Stars, Red And Royal Blue Stars Cap
7 32x91 JUGIONG
SYLVIA THOMPSON
4YO  BROWN  GELDING 60.0KG
Jacka Investments Pty Ltd (Mgr: Mrs H M McPhee)
Third-up today and placed third-up previously. Resuming got back early 9th of 13 at this track Bm64 on August 14 over 1000m, on a slow track; 5 len behind Cannyworth carrying 59.5kg at $9.50. Second-up ran on from midfield and won by 0.5 len at Wodonga Bm62 September 16 over 1200m defeating Eamonn's Memory with 60kg at $10. Finds a tough assignment.
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LACHLAN KING
Black And Pink Checks, Black Sleeves, Pink Cap
8 9156x THE MAGGSTAR
TETYANA FURDETSKA
7YO  GREY  MARE 60.0KG
Ms T Furdetska, S Stogryn, A Furdetskyy, V Diachuk, B Masters, Miss A Masters, Miss H Thompson, Mrs S Kellett, Miss K Walburgh, P R Maher, Miss O Feschenko & H Kovalchuk
Resuming. Finished off last campaign sixth of 10 at this track Bm64 May 30 over 1400m, 5 len behind Lightning Express carrying 57.5kg at $17. First up last campaign fifth of 9 at Pakenham F&M Bm64 April 10 over 1400m, 6 len behind Sirius Statement carrying 60.5kg at $41. Not keen.
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ZAC SPAIN
Black And Red Halves With Gold Trident, Black Sleeves, Red Chevron, Black Cap
9 3x5x0 KIRRIBILLI
PETER G MOODY & KATHERINE COLEMAN
4YO  B/BR  MARE 59.0KG
Fairway Thoroughbreds (Mgr: J Camilleri), P G Moody, B Davis, M K Walcott & P Cunningham
Having second run back today. Last start 10th of 12 at Sandown-Hillside Bm66 on September 10 over 1300m, 9 len behind She's Pretty Rich with 57kg at $5.50. At only start last preparation 5th of 11 at Caulfield in the G3 Kev Hayes on February 8 over 1100m, 2.5 len behind Arabian Summer carrying 56kg at $9.50. This is much easier, rates highly.
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L NOLEN
White, Green And Yellow Checked Sash And Cap
10 77411 RUNAWAY SOUL
DANNY O'BRIEN
5YO  BAY  GELDING 59.0KG
G Olver, S Jacka, Mrs S Wigney, Dr J Morgan, Starblue Racing 5 (Mgr: A Senechaud), S R Benson, J McAdam, K Phillips, M P Dunsford, M Doutch, P Hadden, Randmans (Mgr: V Rando), J S Andersen, Mrs L R Delos Rios, D Wigney, The Darwin Boys (Mgr: A Thorson), M W Wigney & Queens Full (Mgr: Mrs K Castle)
Last start won by a head at Ballarat Bm62 September 19 over 1200m defeating Persian Caviar carrying 59.5kg at $21. The race before that won by a nose at Benalla Bm56 September 2 over 1212m on a soft track defeating Swift Hit carrying 60.5kg at $7.50. Can win once more.
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JORDAN CHILDS
White, Navy Blue Horsehead With Star, Navy Blue Sleeves And Cap, White Tassel
11 x5414 TI TREE LAD
MITCHELL FREEDMAN
6YO  BAY  GELDING 59.0KG
Mitch Freedman Racing (Mgr: Mrs J R Freedman), M J Rutledge, S Camilleri, M C Draper, Mrs K Draper, T Exton, N A Hercus, G Hope, D O'Donoghue, S Quix, B K Spence, J Watts, J Bibby, S Blacow, O Hay, G Hay, S P Pigdon, Mrs S L Roderick & D Tipker
Racing well recently. At the latest run 4th of 10 at Warrnambool Bm62 on September 9 over 1300m, on a wet track; 5.5 len behind Geffina with 61kg at $3.40. Before that favourite; won by 0.8 len at this track Bm64 August 14 over 1300m on a soft track defeating Chest Of Gold with 58kg at $10. Not the worst.
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J ALLEN
Green, White Horse Shoe, Hooped Sleeves And Cap, White Pom Pom
12 x29x9 KHADIME
DOMINIC SUTTON
4YO  BAY  MARE 57.0KG
Sutton Racing Pty Ltd (Mgr: D E A Sutton), T G Baker, Mrs W Baker, S Chappell, R & C Racing (Mgr: R J Bresnan), Ms R Bennett, H D Bailey, Dominant 3 Racing (Mgr: D T Iorfida), T M Dickson, G Lygoyris, Mrs S Lygoyris, S S Roth, R D Tregunna, G J Ferguson & AFL Premiers (Mgr: J Kanga)
Second-up. First-up after six months raced behind the speed prior to fading 9th of 12 at Sale Bm62 on September 14 over 1105m, 7 len behind Sea Poem carrying 59.5kg at $2.60. Previously second-up 9th of 11 at Moonee Valley in the G3 Typhoon Tracy on March 22 over 1200m, on a slow track; 6 len behind Clean Energy carrying 56kg at $20. Fitter, her best goes close.
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BILLY EGAN
Royal Blue, Pink Stars, Diabolo Sleeves, White Cap
13 3016x PRINCESS TORO
ARCHIE ALEXANDER
4YO  BAY  MARE 57.0KG
Mrs A Alexander, Dr A Testro, J P Bowden, B Drew, D Edgar, Miss N Kennedy, S Kennedy, D Ramus, P Webster, Mrs K B Edgar, M F McDonald, R C Andrews, S McDonald, T A Petrie, Jemagram, Whisky Throttle, Viking Racing, Crow Family, Catalina Wine Mixers & Tenuvus
Is first-up after a break of 12 weeks and has been in the money when fresh before. Finished off last campaign sixth of 12 at Ballarat Synthetic Bm64 July 15 over 1500m, 4 len behind Delivering with 58kg at $5.50. When resuming last campaign third of 7 at Cranbourne Cl1 May 23 over 1300m, 1.5 len behind Highlands carrying 56.5kg at $2.90. Can sneak into the finish.
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FRED W KERSLEY
Navy Blue, Sky Blue Epaulettes And Striped Sleeves, Sky Blue Cap
14 718x3 SWEET JUSTICE
BEN, WILL & JD HAYES
4YO  CHESTNUT  MARE 55.0KG
Mrs C G Legh, Mrs C M Dorman, Mrs L A Frew, Mrs K L Gordon, Mrs L Huddy, Mrs D S Reintals, Ms K L Bytel, Mrs D M Good, Philippa Duncan Bloodstock (Mgr: Ms P E Duncan), Ms N K Arthur, C Watson, S Robins & B Rashid
Second-up. First-up after a year ran on strongly from last on the turn; 3rd of 14 at Ballarat Bm62 on September 19 over 1200m, neck behind Runaway Soul carrying 57.5kg at $19. Previously second-up won by 0.5 len at Geelong 3yo F Mdn-Sw September 26 2024 over 1447m on a soft track defeating Sephia with 57kg at $12. Should be hard to hold out.
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L CURRIE
Navy Blue, Gold Lightning Bolt, Gold And White Armbands, Gold Cap
15 25725 HIDDEN WITNESS
BRITTANY GOODWIN
5YO  BAY  MARE 54.0KG
Ms S E Idnurm, B R Goodwin, Ms D L Dunstan, N J Starkie, S Q Hardy, Miss M Y Laidlaw, G M Lee, K Logan, D G Beach, S R Coulson, D Clancy, Mrs L E Goodwin & K Goodwin
Last start took up a position near the tail 2nd of 10 at Donald 0 - 56 on September 13 over 1350m, long-neck behind Count Ida with 56.5kg at $6.50. The start before that 7th of 12 at Ballarat Synthetic Bm56 on September 1 over 1200m, 3 len behind Count Of Anjou carrying 57kg at $6. This looks a stern test.
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Green, Yellow Star And Cap