Bendigo   30 May 2025
 
GOING: G

Happy Birthday Peter Downward BM64 Handicap 1400m

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

Lord Domino should have enough pace to lead a low-pressure contest. Maybe the most interesting race of the day. SAMURAI (6) is honest and typically hit the line hard to be in the finish fresh. The extra trip is a plus and looks tough to stop. Deserves a win. LIGHTNING EXPRESS (1) is a former Singapore galloper who has placed at two of three runs in Australia. The yard is going great and looks hard to beat on recent efforts. FREUD (9) is lightly raced and returns in easier grade. Worth noting sole win was while fresh and looks well placed in this. LORD DOMINO (5) was fourth fresh then improved to hit the frame latest. At his top now and gets chance. JUJA KIBO (4) is a former Irish galloper who might want a little further but has had a short campaign so far in Australia when midfield in town at only run. Will be winding up late. SUGGESTED PLAY: Follow up on Samurai.
1 0x353 LIGHTNING EXPRESS
TIM FITZSIMMONS
5YO  CHESTNUT  GELDING 62.0KG
T L Fitzsimmons, K Lee & V Elvin
Last start 3rd of 7 at Kilmore Bm64 on May 20 over 1600m, 2.25 len behind Rock Revolution with 62.5kg at $2.40. The run before that 5th of 11 at this track Bm64 on May 6 over 1600m, 1.75 len behind Crown Crusher with 61kg at $5.50. Ready to win and looks one of the prime contenders.
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JAYLAH KENNEDY
Red, Royal Blue Stars Arc And Sleeves, Red Armbands, Royal Blue Cap
2 x5915 THE MAGGSTAR
TETYANA FURDETSKA
6YO  GREY  MARE 61.0KG
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
Useful type. At the latest run 5th of 12 at Pakenham Bm64 on May 22 over 1400m, 5 len behind Queen Of Tuscany carrying 57.5kg at $16. The start before that came from midfield and won by 0.8 len at this track F&M Bm58 May 6 over 1400m defeating Regal Tycoon carrying 61kg at $26. Should be at her top now and is worth including.
9
OLIVIA EAST
Black And Red Halves With Gold Trident, Black Sleeves, Red Chevron, Black Cap
3 410x4 FREEDOM ESCAPE
PAUL PREUSKER
6YO  BAY  GELDING 61.0KG
J R Burke, R S Murrihy, Mrs G M Wyatt, Mrs D G Rinaldi, M J Rinaldi, P Brooke, J Brooke, C J Graham, L K Williams, R P P Brown, G P Brown, Mrs R J Sexton, T P Sexton, Mrs M T Maher, K J Maher, B E Jordon, R Jordon, Miss A Jordon, A F O'Sullivan & G J Baldwin
Second-up. First-up after five months 4th of 7 at Geelong Bm64 on May 9 over 1325m, 2.25 len behind Montjeuify with 61kg at $13. Previously second-up made some head-way from midfield; 2nd of 13 at Geelong 0 - 64 on April 24 2024 over 1715m, on a slow track; 0.5 len behind Cat Noir carrying 60kg at $4.50. Rates highly and expected to do much better with that run under his belt.
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DECLAN BATES
Pink, Aqua Quarters, Collar And Hooped Sleeves
4 91x6x JUJA KIBO
CIARON MAHER
4YO  BAY  GELDING 61.0KG
M Johnston, Mrs A J Johnston, Madica (Mgr: T N Porter), A S Ingersole, T A Ginnane, Happy Hippos (Mgr: G Mulcahy), D J O'Connor, Mrs H J O'Connor, Can Time (Mgr: M H Clohesy), D J Canny, One Chain (Mgr: G A Hislop), B G Noonan, S G Shannon, G J P Van Ameyden & M Tsang
Back from a long spell. Only had one start last campaign eased back early on 6th of 9 at Caulfield Heath Bm64 on December 18 over 1500m, 2.5 len behind Capricorn Star with 61kg at $8. When resuming last campaign 9th of 14 at Gowran Park Mdn Sw on June 17 over 1609m, 9 len behind Master Of The Hunt with 61kg at $21. Ran 3rd in a jump-out at Cranbourne on May 19. Former Irish galloper who will be winding up late.
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J ALLEN
Royal Blue, Lime 5 Stars, Multi Blue And Grey Checked Sleeves And Cap
5 57x43 LORD DOMINO
PETER BURGUN
7YO  B/BR  GELDING 60.0KG
P W Burgun, Ms H F Davis, L H Davis, Ms R M Dale, B W Wilson, M Richards, R Ryan, M Z Schwartz, R J Motton & Dr D Watson
Third-up today and placed third-up previously. First-up 4th of 9 at this track Bm64 on May 6 over 1300m, 2.25 len behind Shockletz with 57.5kg at $4. Second run from a spell raced on the pace when 3rd of 14 at Wangaratta Bm58 on May 15 over 1400m, 2 len behind Written Royalty carrying 61.5kg at $4.20. Going well and looks close to a win.
6
BRITTANY BUTTON
Sky Blue, Red And White Vee, Red Armbands And Cap
6 216x2 SAMURAI
ANTONY & SAM FREEDMAN
4YO  BAY  GELDING 60.0KG
O T I Racing (Mgr: T F Henderson), Four-Point Racing, Travaglini Racing, J M Gurrieri, T R Black, L Webb, Ms D McKeown, Triton Lennox, Top Level Racing, M P Stone, Mrs A G Stone, G J P Van Ameyden, J P Spence, A W Bruhn, P R Money, L P Money, S W Bruhn, M Johnston & Red Hot Saveloys
Second run back. First-up after four months 2nd of 7 at Ballarat Bm64 on May 11 over 1200m, neck behind Impish Lady with 60kg at $3.30. Previously second-up 4th of 9 at Kyneton 0 - 62 on November 18 over 1212m, 2 len behind Takeko with 55kg at $4.50. Just missed fresh and can go one better over the extra ground.
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L CURRIE
Navy Blue, Gold Hoops, White Sleeves And Cap
7 1561x IT'S LIT
LINDSEY SMITH
4YO  BROWN  GELDING 59.0KG
Rosemont Stud Pty Ltd
Resumes from a spell. Finished off last campaign winning by 1.0 len Terang Bm58 January 1 over 1600m defeating Kimono carrying 60kg at $4.20. On debut sixth of 10 at Warrnambool Mdn-Sw October 4 over 1300m, 8 len behind Imamanzor with 59.5kg at $9.50. Prefer to see how he returns.
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FRED W KERSLEY
Red, White Gatecrasher
8 3334x FLASHLIGHT
PATRICK & MICHELLE PAYNE
4YO  BAY  GELDING 58.0KG
Farmhouse Holdings Pty Ltd (Mgr: P Payne), Jastar Capital Syndicate (Mgr: R Rajeshpal), D D K Racing (Mgr: K De Souza), J L Travaglia, Miss G M Prebble, J Giardina, J H Batchelor, M J Sheahan, Mrs S G Mills, W A McTaggart, B W Mcavaney & M Leithhead
Back from a spell. Finished off last preparation second last in a small field at Mornington Bm64 January 5 over 2445m, 6 len behind Zegalo with 59kg at $3.50. First up last campaign eighth of 11 at Ballarat 0 - 64 October 17 over 1500m, 7 len behind Didn't Miss Many with 59.5kg at $17. Lightly raced type and has won fresh so keep safe.
3
HARRY COFFEY
Orange, Pink Epaulettes
9 1987x FREUD
M, W & J HAWKES
4YO  BROWN  GELDING 58.0KG
G R Lechte, Mrs C A Lechte, J Lechte, R & C Legh Racing Pty Ltd (Mgr: R P Legh), D V Russo, Bricknell Family (Mgr: L A Bricknell), Mrs J S Willis & Daleigh Park Livestock (Mgr: S C Lester)
Resuming after a five-and-a-half months break. Finished off last preparation seventh of 11 at Caulfield Heath Bm64 December 18 over 1800m, 6 len behind Kings Valley with 58.5kg at $51. On debut won by 1.5 len Benalla Mdn-Sw October 28 over 1406m defeating Cameron Falls with 59.5kg at $8.50. Handy type resuming and did win only other try fresh.
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TEODORE NUGENT
Fluorescent Yellow
10 90x79 CAPINO
STEVEN NOBLE
6YO  BAY  GELDING 54.0KG
S G Noble
Third-up today. First-up ran last of 7 at Cranbourne Bm64 on April 18 over 1200m, 14 len behind Zadar Sunset carrying 55kg at $201. Last start 9th of 11 at Kilmore Cg&E Bm58 on May 5 over 1207m, 6 len behind Terraflying carrying 54kg at $151. Looking elsewhere.
4
SAMANTHA NOBLE
Lime Green, Navy Diamond, Black Hooped Sleeves And White Cap
11 09909 LEWANDOWSKI
KEITH HALL
7YO  BAY  GELDING 54.0KG
B K Hall
Comes here off a 42-day let-up. At the latest run ran last of 9 at Echuca Bm64 on April 18 over 1400m, 20 len behind Excel And Fly carrying 53kg at $201. Before that ran last of 13 at Kilmore 0 - 58 on April 5 over 1600m, 16 len behind Turfie with 51kg at $151. Drawn well but happy to oppose again.
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Royal Blue, Red Horseshoes, Gold Sleeves And Cap