Bendigo   26 Aug 2026
 
GOING: H(10)

Bendigo Locksmiths BM78 Handicap 1000m

Track: SOFT 7   Clear (Max: 15)   Rail: Out 4m Entire Circuit.  

Weapon Clear, Call To Glory and Cumboogle to battle for the lead at a strong tempo. DREAMZEL (1) won by the barest of margins last time at Sandown Hillside before another tough effort there when third in similar company. Still put up a good figure there and is very consistent at this trip. She'll land on speed and looks well placed to bounce back. CALL TO GLORY (2) disappointed here as a $3 chance last time out but had been going well enough prior and fresh for this can see him bounce back. WEAPON CLEAR (8) was behind Dreamzel last time but was in the market there and can improve again. BEDOURIE (6) resumes with the profile to run well, look for him late in the piece. VAIN CHAMPAGNE (10) is another who will get back but comes back in class and can run well. SUGGESTED PLAY: Dreamzel to win.
1 19513 DREAMZEL
TOM DABERNIG
6YO  CHESTNUT  MARE 60.0KG
C Bennett, Mandelbaum Racing, J Bennett, Twelve At Last, M Izzo, A Valentino, Deep Pockets Racing, Mrs M Donovan, Emu Park Racing, M Abell, Cool Drinks Racing, R Cocks, B Russell, Mrs M Russell, Mrs N Symmons, C Norris, Bettycorcs & B Garrigan
Racing well recently. At the latest run held ground to the line 3rd of 8 in a Bm70 at Sandown-Hillside on July 29 over 1000m, in the wet; 1.1 len behind Walter Spur carrying 60.5kg at $5.50. The run before that raced right near the speed and boxed on; won by a nose at Sandown-Hillside on July 15 over 1000m in heavy going defeating Walter Spur carrying 59.5kg at $3.90. Going well and takes catching.
3
JACKSON RADLEY
White, Flying Start Syndications Logo, Black And Teal Checked Sleeves, Quartered Cap
2 x4469 CALL TO GLORY
TOM DABERNIG
6YO  B/BR  GELDING 58.0KG
C Bennett, B T O (B Webster), Flying Start Giroux (C Bennett), J Mahony, Five Putters (G Laishley), Mrs S Keys-Fernihough, N Krake, D Pye, Ascend (D Matthews), L McCarthy, N Uren, A Stewart, C Atkinson, D Parker, Topsy Ring Racing (M Constable), K McIntyre & Red Racing 3 (P Saltau)
Comes off a 52 day let-up. Most recently 9th of 14 in a Bm66 at this track on July 5 over 1000m, on a wet track; 3.5 len behind Monix carrying 61.5kg at $3. The run before that led to the turn then faded 6th of 11 in a Bm70 at Caulfield Heath on June 17 over 1000m, on a slow track; 4.5 len behind Tennessee Bound with 60kg at $5.50. Hard to beat on his best form.
8
LINDA MEECH
White, Flying Start Syndications Logo, Black And Teal Checked Sleeves, Quartered Cap
3 8428x ALWAYS ENUFF
SHANE NICHOLS & HAYDEN BLACK
5YO  CHESTNUT  MARE 58.0KG
S P Nichols, Supreme Thoroughbreds (Mgr: A B Grayling), N F Clifford, J W Clifford, P M Clifford, Ms J G Sheldrake, Ms M E Anderson, A La Torraca, P La Torraca, J Slattery, Zodiac Racing (Mgr: G Aldous) & I F Foster
Has won previously first-up and resumes here after a break of four-and-a-half months. Finished off last preparation when last of 8 at Mornington Bm74 April 18 over 1000m, 2.5 len behind Blue Hotel carrying 60kg at $26. When resuming last campaign fifth of 9 at Cranbourne Bm74 November 22 over 1000m, 4.5 len behind Gin A Tonic carrying 57kg at $51. In the mix.
1
ZAC SPAIN
Green, Gold Diamond, Armbands, White Cap
4 167x9 BRENLYN'S LEGACY
ANDREW DALE
4YO  BAY  GELDING 58.0KG
A Dale, Ms L Windsor, B Cain, P L Thrum, N Smulders, G J Windsor, S Felmingham, Mrs C Felmingham, JAG Racing (Mgr: A Coff), Lions Share (Mgr: A E Grantham), Star Syndicate (Mgr: D Martin), G A Bishop, S A Harrison, K F Mack, C D Mcilroy, P Bullivant, Mrs D Martin, D Martin & L J Murphy-Dale
Second run back. Comes off a 45-day let-up. First-up after four months ran last of 9 in a Bm74 at Narrandera on July 12 over 1000m, on a slow track; 9 len behind Big Day Out with 60.5kg at $3.20. Previously second-up favourite; won by a head at Albury on December 13 over 1175m defeating Annotate with 58.5kg at $1.90. Has won second up before but others rate better.
9
Burgundy, White Obelisk, Hooped Sleeves, White Cap
5 94100 JENNYANYDOTS
MITCHELL FREEDMAN
6YO  BAY  MARE 57.0KG
C J Kopelke, Mrs C J Kopelke, Ms T J Kopelke, G W Orr, Mrs D J Orr, S D Stretton, Ms O L Cox, Miss B Cox, D Higham, Mrs T Higham, K R McConnell, J Porter & M Culliver
Most recently ran second last of 11 in a Bm78 at Flemington on August 1 over 1100m, 5 len behind Just Like Gaby with 57.5kg at $26. Before that ran second last of 12 in a Bm78 at Caulfield on July 11 over 1100m, on a slow track; 3.5 len behind Markdel with 58kg at $31. Hard to have.
2
JYE MCNEIL
Royal Blue, White Seams, White And Black Stars Sleeves And Cap
6 6x86x BEDOURIE
PETER G MOODY & KATHERINE COLEMAN
4YO  BROWN  GELDING 55.0KG
P G Moody, J G Krueger, Mrs T M Krueger, G Krueger, P J Cormack & Yu Long Investments (Mgr: Y Zhang)
Gelding returning from a spell and has won previously when first up. Finished off last campaign sixth of 10 at Sandown-Lakeside Bm70 March 25 over 1200m, soft track; 3.5 len behind Shaime carrying 58kg at $13. First up last campaign second last of 9 at Caulfield Heath Bm74 March 4 over 1100m, 2.5 len behind Nimbustwothousand carrying 54.5kg at $7. Has ability, can be flashing late.
4
L NOLEN
Bottle Green, White Checked Sleeves, White Cap
7 9x022 HELLUVA BARTY
LUKE OLIVER
7YO  BAY  GELDING 55.0KG
A L Coyne, L F Oliver, Mrs S F Rogan, Mrs J M Greaves, R Giabardo, G I Mcqueen, Ms D McGrath, D W Geany, C Hawes, B Lefebvre, A S Jolley, Mrs A Collins, S Swasbrick, A C Wilson, P J Bonnett, L L Coyne, J Cannon, D J Cooke, R J Townsend & M Fischer
Last start 2nd of 9 in a Bm62 at Ballarat Synthetic on August 11 over 1000m, 0.8 len behind Blondie's Award carrying 62.5kg at $9. The run before that 2nd of 8 in a Bm62 at Moe on July 21 over 1017m, on rain affected going; long-neck behind Blondie's Award carrying 62.5kg at $9.50. Going well but this will test.
6
HARRY COFFEY
Olive, White Circle And Hooped Cap
8 7x135 WEAPON CLEAR
DEAN BINAISSE
6YO  BAY  GELDING 55.0KG
Mrs M T Binaisse, Mrs C Gash, B T Gash, Mrs R Brown, D R Greig, S Austen, W R Haig, C Bennie, F Palazzo, The Cup Lunch Crew (Mgr: G Mellis) & Vaticano Syndicate (Mgr: M A Bromley)
Last start did the work up front then tired 5th of 8 in a Bm70 at Sandown-Hillside on July 29 over 1000m, in the wet; 3.5 len behind Walter Spur carrying 56kg at $5. Before that set the pace for much of the race 3rd of 8 in a Bm70 at Sandown-Hillside on July 15 over 1000m, in the wet; 0.8 len behind Dreamzel carrying 56kg at $3.70. Well placed. Rock-hard fit and should be in the finish.
5
CAITLIN HOLLOWOOD
Black, 888 Racing Logo, Red Pom Pom
9 01146 CUMBOOGLE
LESLIE ROBERTSON
7YO  BAY  GELDING 54.0KG
L E Robertson, Mrs L P Robertson, Ms N W Robertson, Ms R W Adams & Miss K E Smith
Comes off a 43 day let-up. Most recently 6th of 10 in a Bm62 at Ballarat Synthetic on July 14 over 1000m, 2.5 len behind Whitson carrying 60.5kg at $6. The race before that 4th of 7 in a Bm70 at Ballarat Synthetic on July 2 over 1000m, 1.5 len behind Jennyanydots with 58.5kg at $8. Prefer on synthetic.
7
MS C JOKIC
Purple, Yellow Spots
10 37x97 VAIN CHAMPAGNE
NICK RYAN
5YO  BAY  MARE 54.0KG
N R Ryan, A Christou, A T Cronin, R P Graham, Ms K Hassett, K J Notman, Mrs T L Notman, RK Notman, Mrs F L Craig, P A Simonson, C Smith, P R Spargo, R J Storey, Mrs T M Storey, E B Tenberge, S C Nankervis, Seppon Racing (Mgr: A J Mcleish), Plunge Club Racing, Show Me The Money & Quail Kings
Third-up today and placed third-up previously. Resuming 9th of 12 in a F&M Bm84 at Caulfield on June 27 over 1100m, slow going 6 len behind Luna Cat with 54kg at $14. Second run from a spell eased back early on 7th of 10 in a F&M Bm74 at Caulfield on July 25 over 1200m, on a slow track; 5 len behind Custom with 58kg at $15. Watch for her late.
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Navy Blue, Gold Fleur De Lys And Armbands, Navy Blue Pom Pom
11 0x158 LEGACY BEL
RICK HARRISON
5YO  BAY  MARE 54.0KG
J Wilson, Mrs J F Wilson, J Wilson, Mrs C D Wilson, Ms K L Wilson & Ms C L Wilson
Comes here off a 34-day let-up. At the latest run 8th of 10 in a Bm62 at Warrnambool on July 23 over 1100m, on rain affected going; 16 len behind Queen Christine with 58.5kg at $8.50. The race before that 5th of 8 in a Bm70 at Sandown-Hillside on July 15 over 1000m, on a wet track; 1.1 len behind Dreamzel carrying 53kg at $14. Risking.
1
MS CARLEEN HEFEL
Silver, Black Star, Sleeves, Silver Cap, Black Pom Pom