Bendigo   14 Jun 2025
 
GOING: S

Costerfield Antimony 0-58 Handicap 1100m

Track: Soft 6   Clouds (Max: 11)   Rail: Out 9m Entire Circuit.  

From the inside draw Shanghai Venture can boot up and control the tempo in a low-pressure contest. HIDDEN COMFORT (3) has been building to a win with a couple of third placings to start the campaign. This is a similar grade of race to what she has been racing, but she does look to have a little more upside than most of her rivals in this race. IMMINANCE (4) never featured first-up, but was much better last time out and is poised to return to be a key player here from a gun gate. DARCEANDERMILL (16) has been out of the winner's stall for a while but has been racing consistently and gets the chance to play a role from a nice alley. Speaking of alleys. DEEP JOY (10) is in good hands but has a horror gate to overcome. SUGGESTED PLAY: Hidden Comfort to win.
1 8x777 COUNT OF TOULOUSE
DALE SHORT
5YO  BROWN  GELDING 59.0KG
J B Laidlaw, Mrs L Laidlaw & P Gorman
Last start 7th of 13 at Geelong Bm58 on June 5 over 1200m, slow going 5.5 len behind Ballynacally with 60kg at $31. Before that 7th of 10 at Mornington Bm58 on May 26 over 1200m, 4 len behind Second Fix carrying 57.5kg at $18. Hard to fault if at his best.
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MS CARLEEN HEFEL
Light Blue, Black Stripes, Red Cap
2 125x6 PHANTOM PRINCE
LYN TOLSON & LEONIE PROCTOR
4YO  GR/BL  GELDING 59.0KG
Ms G McFarlane & S Bolt
Second run back. First-up after nine months got back early 6th of 9 at Cranbourne Bm58 on May 30 over 1000m, 4.5 len behind Weapon Clear with 58kg at $11. Previously second-up 4th of 10 at Moe Mdn-Sw on April 25 2024 over 1017m, on a slow track; 1.3 len behind Love The Fall Line with 57kg at $6. Fitter and can break through.
3
LACHLAN KING
Purple, Yellow Southern Cross And Sleeves, Yellow Cap, Purple Star
3 45x33 HIDDEN COMFORT
MICHAEL HUGLIN
4YO  BROWN  MARE 58.0KG
P J Cormack, M A Banbury, J Hong, N Gopaul, L P Galliott, C P Galliott, T A Cole-Sinclair, M J Kenneally, A J Maher, Miss Z M Buckley, A Karabatsos, J L Romagnesi, P Grouios, Deg Racing (Mgr: D F Degenhardt), G R Moore, Sagnir Racing (Mgr: J D Cole-Sinclair), P J Loaring & G W Huglin
Third-up today. First-up sat on the pace when 3rd of 9 at Pakenham Bm58 on May 8 over 1200m, 3.5 len behind No Fooling carrying 58kg at $15. Last start raced on the pace when 3rd of 9 at Wodonga 0 - 58 on May 24 over 1100m, slow going 1.75 len behind Telescope with 58kg at $3.80. Should be right in the finish.
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K JENNINGS
Purple, White Hoops, Armbands And Hooped Cap
4 57x85 IMMINANCE
AARON LAING
4YO  BAY  MARE 58.0KG
Miss E R A S Jenkin, J L C Lelay, G W Dartnell, Miss G Tregear, B J Malony, F Nardo, D Crespin, D S Leahy, M E Laaksonen, J Strout, Miss J Murfett, S Morris, M Collins, P Bolton, Mrs L Monger & B Campbell
Third-up today. Resuming second last of 9 at Pakenham F&M Bm58 on May 15 over 1100m, 5 len behind Sioux Spirit carrying 60.5kg at $5.50. Second-up 5th of 11 at Moe 0 - 58 on June 1 over 1217m, slow going 1.75 len behind Gator carrying 58kg at $9. Expected to go close with repeat of latest.
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LOGAN MCNEIL
Black, White Stripes, Red And White Diamonds Sleeves And Cap
5 3974x SHANGHAI VENTURE
BRIAN MCGRATH
5YO  BAY  MARE 58.0KG
J A McGrath, J B O'Rourke, R J Wilson & S J O'Rourke
Resuming after seven months in the paddock. Finished off last campaign fourth of 10 at Bairnsdale Bm58 November 19 over 1000m, 1.1 len behind Beaukati carrying 58kg at $6.50. When resuming last campaign seventh of 11 at Cranbourne Cl1 August 1 over 1200m, soft track; 6 len behind Sparkling carrying 52kg at $41. Capable of a bold return.
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ROBBIE DOWNEY
Black, Gold Sash, White Sleeves, Gold And Black Armbands, Black Cap, Gold Hoop
6 1x874 VILLAINESQUE
MATT LAURIE
5YO  GREY  MARE 58.0KG
B A Jamieson, Mrs L M Jamieson, M J Miller, J Coburn & Mrs S Coburn
Most recently 4th of 9 at this track F&M Bm58 on May 30 over 1000m, 10 len behind Fieldelo carrying 57.5kg at $21. The race before that second last of 8 at Werribee Bm58 on May 16 over 1110m, 4.5 len behind Noble Style carrying 57kg at $31. Tough gate and doesn't win often.
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Black And White Stripes
7 x4895 DUCHESS OF ARGYLL
ROBBIE GRIFFITHS
3YO  BAY  FILLY 57.0KG
R D Griffiths & Mrs S G Griffiths
Most recently 5th of 9 at this track F&M Bm58 on May 30 over 1000m, 10 len behind Fieldelo with 60kg at $21. The race before that 9th of 12 at Sale 0 - 62 on May 18 over 1012m, 5.5 len behind Torlaah carrying 55.5kg at $12. Looks safely held.
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NATHAN PUNCH
Pink And Navy Diagonal Stripes, White Sleeves And Cap, Pink Pom Pom
8 3766x TIMBER PRINCESS
DANIEL KELLY
6YO  CHESTNUT  MARE 57.0KG
Mrs V M Kelly, A Overall, Mrs J Overall, B T Yon, L Jones, D N Wilton & Mrs W Wilton
Resuming after a break of five-and-a-half months. Finished off last preparation second last of 7 at Nhill Bm58 December 29 over 1150m, 6 len behind Nullafiord carrying 58kg at $5.50. Previously first up; third of 7 at Warrnambool Bm64 November 11 over 1000m, 3.5 len behind Tequila Storm carrying 56kg at $19. Might be better off following this outing.
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ALANA KELLY
Black, Lime Band And Cap
9 258x4 BROOKLYN BABY
MICHAEL SELL
5YO  BAY  MARE 57.0KG
Mrs C L Pennefather, JS Pennefather, M J Sell, Miss M K Sell, Mrs H C Herron, R L Herron, Miss L S Crane, G Podbury & Folly Fun (Mgr: H E P Steel)
Second-up. First-up after four months 4th of 11 at Echuca Bm52 on June 3 over 1009m, slow going 2.25 len behind The Last Judgement carrying 60.5kg at $6. Previously second-up 8th of 11 at Kyneton F&M Bm64 on November 6 over 1103m, 4 len behind Hearcomesthestar carrying 57.5kg at $19. Prefer others at this stage.
8
J KEATING
Red, Royal Blue V, Quartered Cap
10 25307 DEEP JOY
CIARON MAHER
3YO  BAY  FILLY 57.0KG
Ciaron Maher Racing (Mgr: C Maher), Starblue Racing 6 (Mgr: A Senechaud), T W Bowler, Mrs S L Bowler, A C Downing, Trandalaro, M Aouad, J H Clark, M J Clements, Killara Racing Pty Ltd, A Stewart, M Ferris, O Alyas, Z A Syed, Mrs K Egan, C Memery, R Zammit, Three Quarter Shorts & M G Howlin
Most recently from last on the turn second last of 8 at Pakenham Cl1 on May 22 over 1100m, 3 len behind Back To The Future carrying 53.5kg at $19. The start before that ran last of 13 at Seymour 0 - 58 on April 27 over 1100m, on a slow track; 12 len behind Read My Lips with 57.5kg at $3.90. Best form stacks up nicely so worth another chance.
12
LINDA MEECH
White, Navy Blue Horsehead With Star, Navy Blue Sleeves And Cap, White Tassel
11 691x6 EXCITING TIMES
DANIELLE LOOS
5YO  BROWN  MARE 57.0KG
N K Grey
Second-up. First-up after six months ran last in a small field at Ballarat Bm64 on May 25 over 1000m, on a slow track; 7 len behind Cosmic Rhapsody with 55kg at $16. Previously second-up got back early 6th of 12 at this track Mdn-Sw on September 8 over 1000m, 6 len behind Durova carrying 57.5kg at $81. Tempted to leave alone after that resuming effort.
10
NEIL FARLEY
Black, Pink Sleeves And Cap
12 44246 EXTREME ALLY
SIMON ZAHRA
5YO  BAY  MARE 57.0KG
Don't Tell Catherine (Mgr: P A Serong)
Most recently did the work up front then tired 6th of 9 at Wodonga 0 - 58 on May 24 over 1100m, on a slow track; 2.25 len behind Telescope carrying 57.5kg at $5.50. The run before that 4th of 10 at Kyneton Bm58 on May 8 over 1103m, 5.5 len behind World's My Oyster with 57.5kg at $9. Tough draw but racing consistently.
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LINDA MEECH
Navy, White SZ Logo, Sleeves And Cap
13 906x8 DA NANG STAR
AILEEN VANDERFEEN
7YO  BAY  GELDING 59.0KG
Miss A M Vanderfeen, C A Kirkpatrick, Mrs S L Kirkpatrick & Miss A Kirkpatrick
Second run back. First-up after five months 8th of 12 at Swan Hill 0 - 58 on June 7 over 975m, on a slow track; 6 len behind Antisocial with 59.5kg at $19. Previously second-up second last of 12 at Seymour 0 - 64 on December 19 over 1400m, 14 len behind Castle On High carrying 58kg at $101. Still early in the prep and might need more time.
9
C J PARISH
Navy Blue, White Hooped Sleeves, Red Cap
14 458x0 DESTINY'S PROPHET
CHRISTOPHER DAVIS
5YO  BAY  MARE 56.0KG
B R Knight, R Montebruno & Mrs K J Davis
Second run back. First-up after three months 10th of 12 at Swan Hill 0 - 58 on June 7 over 975m, on a slow track; 9 len behind Antisocial carrying 57.5kg at $31. Previously second-up 5th of 8 at Moonee Valley F&M Bm70 on February 14 over 955m, 3.5 len behind Loving Mandy with 55kg at $61. Doesn't make any appeal.
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SAM KENNEDY
Orange, Black Stars, Sleeves And Cap, Orange Stars
15 x608x JOON HO
TONY NOONAN
5YO  CHESTNUT  GELDING 58.0KG
Mrs G A Noonan, N & Mrs M Berry, K Campbell, S Farrell, P Coles, M P Daly & C Rush
Resumes after a break of four months and has been in the money when fresh before. Finished off last campaign when last of 8 at Moonee Valley Cl1 February 14 over 1533m, 20 len behind Princess Montecito carrying 56.5kg at $21. Previously first up; sixth of 8 at Mornington 0 - 64 January 5 over 1200m, 2.5 len behind Reactivate with 56.5kg at $17. Looks forward enough after a recent trial win. Runs best races early in the prep, so don't dismiss.
4
J NOONAN
Red And White Diamonds, Gold And Blue Hooped Sleeves, Red Cap
16 46954 DARCEANDERMILL
JASON WARREN
6YO  BROWN  GELDING 58.0KG
A K Ramsay & K Ramsay
Last start 4th of 11 at Moe 0 - 58 on June 1 over 1217m, slow going 5.5 len behind Burton Street with 58.5kg at $3.80. The race before that 5th of 9 at Wodonga 0 - 58 on May 24 over 1100m, slow going 2.25 len behind Telescope carrying 59kg at $7. Strikes a winnable contest.
6
P GATT
Black, Red Stars, Black Sleeves, Red Cap, White Star
17 530x4 ROCKCLIFF
RAY BESANKO
7YO  BAY  GELDING 58.0KG
B D Besanko, P G Mcguinness, W M Goodall, A F Gillard, D C Davis, R L Evans, C Levi, S Thomson, Mrs M M Thomson, S W Carey, T Carey, S Carey, C Carey, C Beel, Ms R Di Pietrantonio, G D'olivera, J A Close, R F White, D Carey & Painters and Cloggers (Mgr: D J Moore)
Second-up. First-up after seven months 4th of 13 at Werribee 0 - 58 on May 31 over 1000m, 1.75 len behind Just Bolts with 58kg at $31. Previously second-up 4th of 10 at Echuca Bm58 on June 13 over 1000m, on a slow track; 4.5 len behind Herbert Park with 58kg at $7. Expecting him to kick on with that first run out of the way.
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LIAM RIORDAN
Green And Orange Hoops, Green Cap
18 69595 BALGOWAN
CHRISTOPHER DAVIS
4YO  CHESTNUT  MARE 54.0KG
Dr N Berry, Mrs M E Berry, Mrs KJ Davis
Last start 5th of 11 at Echuca Bm52 on June 3 over 1209m, on a slow track; 4 len behind Team America with 57kg at $9.50. The run before that 9th of 12 at Wagga Riverside Cl1 on May 24 over 1200m, on heavy track; 5 len behind Soo Kiss Me carrying 53kg at $21. Will need to improve sharply on recent form.
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Royal Blue, White Horseshoes, Red And White Starred Sleeves And Cap