Bendigo   30 May 2025
 
GOING: G

Dunlop Pitson & Jenkins Civil BM64 Handicap 1600m

Track: Good 4   Clouds (Max: 16)   Rail: Out 5m Entire Circuit.  

Genuine pace with Rock Revolution taking up the running ahead of Altruist and Lavish Thinker. KHABALOV (6) is a lightly raced galloper still learning his craft. Maiden winner four back, tackled two tougher races then back to a BM58 was too strong. Has the big claim again here and can go on with it. VERONA RUPES (4) turned in an eye-catching run fresh when beaten a couple of lengths. Fitter and ideally placed second-up over the mile. CHILLY CHARLIE (13) was well beaten in NSW then scored a dominant Class 1 win in the National Capital on the way back to Vic. Drawn for a soft run and looks tough to stop again. LAVISH THINKER (2) ran well fresh in richer grade. Claim helps and had a strong second-up record so very wary. ROCK REVOLUTION (8) was a winner this grade last time when pushing forward and will give a sight again. SUGGESTED PLAY: Stick with Khabalov.
1 21105 STAR BUYER
BEN BRISBOURNE
6YO  BAY  GELDING 64.0KG
T Samatidis & W B Brisbourne
Useful type. Last start 5th of 12 at Sandown-Hillside Bm70 on May 21 over 1800m, 1.0 len behind Callmeanicon carrying 58.5kg at $31. Before that got back early 11th of 16 at Wagga in the LR Wagga Cup on May 2 over 2000m, 9 len behind Flying Bandit with 54kg at $151. This easier and certainly worth another chance.
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ALICE KENNEDY
Royal Blue, White Gladiator Mask
2 168x3 LAVISH THINKER
PHILLIP STOKES
5YO  BAY  GELDING 62.0KG
Think Big Stud (Mgr: D Ramage), A Jackson, Mrs C Jackson, V Ip, P Barrett, B Marks, B Stevens, M Wauchope, A Wauchope, Stay Hard (Mgr: G Boyd), K Geue, Mrs M Axon, D Axon, Mrs P James, C James, Just Again (Mgr: J Rodder) & Rising Star (Mgr: M Kindler)
Second-up. First-up after four months 3rd of 12 at Pakenham Bm70 on May 8 over 1400m, 4.5 len behind Roadcone carrying 59kg at $41. Previously second-up 5th of 14 at Sandown-Hillside Bm70 on September 4 over 1500m, 0.6 len behind Torranzino carrying 57kg at $10. Nice return in tougher grade and looks a leading player.
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HANNAH EDGLEY
Black And White Check, Yellow Sleeves, Black And White Checked Cap
3 840x9 OZ LEGEND
ERIC MUSGROVE
7YO  BAY  GELDING 61.0KG
Mrs I Musgrove, Ronball Syndicate, P & S Morgan, D Bowman, A G Hodgson, B Hodgson, D & T Borthwick & P Brumby
Second run back. First-up after a year ran last of 9 at Casterton Bm64 on May 18 over 1400m, on a slow track; 9 len behind Allouvre with 62.5kg at $201. Previously second-up second last of 10 at Colac Colac Cup on February 9 2024 over 2000m, 11 len behind Glitter 'N' Gold carrying 54kg at $61. Should improve but still looking elsewhere.
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J KEATING
Red And White Diamonds, Black Sleeves, Red Cap
4 318x3 VERONA RUPES
PATRICK & MICHELLE PAYNE
3YO  GR/BL  GELDING 61.0KG
B Fensling, Mrs H Fensling, Miss R Fensling, Miss E Fensling & Ms K Fensling
Second run back. First-up after four months 3rd of 8 at Pakenham Bm64 on May 15 over 1400m, 2 len behind Houdini carrying 61.5kg at $16. Previously second-up 3rd of 7 at Swan Hill Mdn-Sw on October 29 over 1600m, 2.5 len behind Winsome Flowers with 57kg at $4. Fitter and is a leading contender.
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WILL GORDON
Red, Emerald Green Checked Band, Royal Blue Sleeves, Emerald Green Vees, Checked Cap
5 1512x REDDIVO
JAMIE EDWARDS
6YO  BAY  GELDING 61.0KG
Mrs J M Edwards, N J Carter, Mrs V M Carter, M P Palmer, D D Files, R A O'Callaghan, Mrs M L O'callaghan, P A Schmidt, M A Bathie, Mrs M A O'Callaghan, Dad's Get Away (Mgr: B A Collings), D V Ryder & Cool Drinks Racing (Mgr: D L Howard)
Resuming. Finished off last campaign second of 11 at Moonee Valley Bm78 Hwgt November 15 over 3800m, 6 len behind Queen Takes King carrying 66kg at $4.50. Previously first up; ran last of 13 at Geelong Bm64 June 6 over 1500m, 7 len behind Gin O'Clock carrying 57.5kg at $67. Maybe later.
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J NOONAN
Pink, Black Diamonds, Striped Sleeves And Quartered Cap
6 31741 KHABALOV
MICK PRICE & MICHAEL KENT JNR
3YO  CHESTNUT  GELDING 60.0KG
Yu Long Investments (Mgr: Y Zhang), J C Slattery, Mrs C M Slattery, Dr B A Boan, Ms K L Dwyer, Mrs S M Corrigan, G Corrigan, Peake Racing (Mgr: P N Edwards), G R Dwyer, Mrs J T Dwyer, C J Sibraa & K E Biddick
Useful type. At the latest run favourite; was well back until straightening; raced back then made ground from the turn; won by 1.5 len at Wangaratta Bm58 May 15 over 1590m defeating Cosmic Coco with 57.5kg at $1.75. The run before that 4th of 10 at Wangaratta Bm64 on May 2 over 2000m, 4 len behind Sea Strike carrying 58.5kg at $5. In form and attractively weighted with the claim.
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OLIVIA EAST
Orange, White Epaulettes And Sleeves, Quartered Cap
7 8x837 BOOKMAN
DAVID NOONAN
6YO  BAY  GELDING 60.0KG
Ms J V Joiner,T Noonan ,N Noonan,Mx K Smith,R Smith,G Smith,Mrs K Smith, Mrs R Smith,Miss K Smith,Ms M Smith.
Last start second last of 8 at Moe Bm64 on May 13 over 1600m, slow going 8 len behind Eloped carrying 57kg at $10. The race before that made ground from midfield; 3rd of 14 at Moe Bm58 on April 25 over 1600m, 4 len behind Eloped with 60kg at $41. Prefer to see him back in form.
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NEIL FARLEY
Royal Blue And Orange Seams, Orange Pom Pom
8 37361 ROCK REVOLUTION
GAI WATERHOUSE & ADRIAN BOTT
3YO  BAY  GELDING 60.0KG
First Light Racing (T Wilson), Nova Clause (P Smith), R L Mason, P L Ward, Bates Racing (S Bates), G A Snow, Mrs C O'dea, First XVIII (D Moncrieff), Table 5 Racing (G Beale), Dr L M Bodell, Champagne Shirts Racing (T Clonan), V G Harink, J P Bonnici, L J Bonnici, C Wright, D Stephens & G Whitford
Useful gelding. Most recently won by 1.75 len at Kilmore Bm64 May 20 over 1600m defeating Giddy Up Warrior with 58kg at $4.40. Before that led to the turn then faded 6th of 11 at this track Bm64 on May 6 over 1600m, 2.25 len behind Crown Crusher carrying 58kg at $4.20. Winner this grade latest and will take catching again.
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JETT STANLEY
Navy Blue, Gold And White Crescent, Gold Cap
9 x5324 ALTRUIST
JARROD ROBINSON
4YO  B/BR  GELDING 58.0KG
J Peat
Most recently 4th of 9 at this track Bm64 on May 14 over 1500m, 2.75 len behind Black Storm carrying 58.5kg at $61. The start before that 2nd of 9 at Deniliquin Cl2 on April 25 over 1400m, 0.5 len behind Elle McFearsome carrying 60kg at $2.60. Other preferred.
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MS C JOKIC
Yellow, Black Hoops, Red Sleeves
10 5651x AKIHIRO
JESS GLEESON
6YO  BROWN  GELDING 58.0KG
R N I Hann, R Carmichael, R J Hocking, T Colston, Mrs R M Cunningham, M A Geldens, D L Cunningham, C Connell, Mrs C A Winfield, Ms A J Tarling, M P Connell, Ms M B Kayes & A B Cook
Resuming after a break of ten weeks. Finished off last preparation by neck Benalla 0 - 58 March 22 over 2100m slow track defeating Palentino Heights carrying 59kg at $16. Previously first up; tenth of 13 at Kyneton Bm64 November 6 over 1203m, 7 len behind Illative with 56.5kg at $101. Will take great benefit from this outing.
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DANIEL MOOR
Emerald Green, White And Orange Thirds, White Sleeves, Orange Seams, Quartered Cap, White Peak
11 20410 FROZEN TIDE
SHANE FLIEDNER
3YO  BAY  GELDING 58.0KG
S Fliedner, G Chapman, P Coventry, Miss A Clark, W Humphreys, G Risa, D Christie, L Chapman, N Moles, Ms K Lee, J Williams, M Barnes, Bush And City (Mgr: R Palczak), Big Show (Mgr: A Rickard), Flaming Hay Bale, Dub Racing (Mgr: P Podbury), Intags Titc (Mgr: C Intagliata) & Bendigo Classic Racing
Last start second last of 13 at Caulfield 3yo Hcp on May 10 over 1600m, 12 len behind Mary Eliza carrying 55kg at $101. The run before that ran on from midfield and won by a head at Geelong Mdn-Sw April 23 over 1512m defeating Flash Of Dallas carrying 59kg at $11. Mixing form but this far easier and can improve sharply.
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TEODORE NUGENT
White, Red Diagonal Stripes And Cap
12 1 BELLS OF STEEL
TONY & CALVIN MCEVOY
4YO  BAY  MARE 57.0KG
Heran Racing Pty Ltd (Mgr: G P Heran)
Getting off the mark on debut; settled well back; won by a nose at Kilmore Mdn-Sw May 5 over 1457m defeating Giant's Reprieve with 57.5kg at $3.80. Promising type but this far tougher and alley will test.
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HARRY COFFEY
White, Black Diagonal Stripes
13 55x91 CHILLY CHARLIE
CIARON MAHER
4YO  GR/B  GELDING 57.0KG
Ciaron Maher Racing, Loftus Park, Mrs J Lyell, Ursino Racing, Ms J Ursino, L Ursino, D I Hollyman, McMahon Family Racing, R Galluzzo, A Hopewell, Mrs K Hopewell, S G Jones, D P Lettieri, Mrs E Boak, R Mitrevski, D Panetta, M J Treweek, P J Silvey & Mrs J Silvey
Third-up today. Resuming second last of 10 at Hawkesbury Bm64 on April 5 over 1300m, 7 len behind Istolea Merc carrying 57kg at $26. Second run from a spell won by 2 len at Canberra Cl1-Sw May 9 over 1600m on a soft track defeating Elivina carrying 59kg at $11. Racing well. Has found form and off the low draw expected to go close again.
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J ALLEN
White, Flower On Horse Head Symbol, Navy Sleeves, Orange Stars, Navy Cap, Orange Star
14 938x8 OUR SASSY LADY
MICK PRICE & MICHAEL KENT JNR
4YO  BAY  MARE 56.0KG
MyRacehorse No 1
Second run back. First-up after five months 8th of 12 at Warrnambool F&M Bm70 on May 1 over 1400m, on a slow track; 5.5 len behind Dubai Dancer carrying 56kg at $4.40. Previously second-up 3rd in a small field at Kilmore Bm64 on November 1 over 1607m, 1.75 len behind Untethered with 57.5kg at $2.50. Rates highly on best and can improve sharply off fresh-up run.
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BEAU MERTENS
Red, Black MyRacehorse Logo, Two Chevrons And Black Cap With Red MyRacehorse Logo
15 861x0 ADARE MANOR
PETER DONNELLY
6YO  BAY  GELDING 57.0KG
P Donnelly & Mrs J Donnelly
Second-up. First-up after four months ran last of 14 at Wangaratta Bm58 on May 15 over 1400m, 15 len behind Written Royalty with 60.5kg at $201. Previously second-up 7th of 11 at Wangaratta Mdn-Sw on August 24 over 1590m, slow going 5.5 len behind Mitchellstown carrying 56.5kg at $61. Prefer in something a little easier.
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MILOS BUNJEVAC
Sky Blue, Yellow Star And Sleeves, Sky Blue Star Armbands, Star Cap
16 0334x EDZEL
ARCHIE ALEXANDER
6YO  CHESTNUT  GELDING 57.0KG
O T I Racing, Montly Pty Ld, D Egan, East Melb Racing, Mrs T Joel, Webbmck Racing, J Spence, Sparks Flying, Dycer Racing, S M L S Racing, E Giacobone, M Blakiston, Mrs A Alexander, Miss A Batsiokis, W Parker, Vaguely Noble 2, D Ramus, Dogs Quad, G Garrett & J Mahony
Back from a spell. Finished off last campaign fourth of 10 at Ballarat Bm64 November 14 over 2000m, 3 len behind El James with 58kg at $17. First up last campaign fifth of 10 at Ballarat Bm64 May 12 2024 over 1600m, soft track; 5 len behind Subrising with 61.5kg at $5. Prefer to see how he returns.
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DECLAN BATES
Navy Blue, Gold Hoops, White Sleeves And Cap