Bendigo   25 Jun 2026
 
GOING: S(6)

Budget Car and Truck Hire BM62 Handicap 1500m

Track: Soft 6   Clear (Max: 14)   Rail: Out 3m Entire Circuit.  

Without an obvious leader, it may be left to Le Beau Gosse, The Mean Fiddler and Verona Rupes to control the tempo. CENTU CAVADDI (8) gets another chance third-up. He made good improvement last start at Seymour when just nosed out nearer the inside as the winner came very wide. Up an extra 100m again will suit and he can run another strong race at each-way odds. TERRORTORIAN (2) won two on the bounce prior to last start when struggling in much tougher company on heavy ground at Flemington. This suits much better and he'll take beating. DRECK (12) is coming off a nice maiden win at short odds at Ballarat and can continue to progress with more improvement to come. THE MEAN FIDDLER (9) struggled fresh at Swan Hill but can strip fitter and up in trip will suit much better. SUGGESTED PLAY: Centu Cavaddi each-way.
1 45120 LIKE A TIGER
MATTHEW SMERDON
6YO  CHESTNUT  GELDING 64.0KG
G P Cosgriff, Mrs C E Cosgriff, Miss M C Cosgriff, H Barby, Miss A Cosgriff, J Partington, Miss G R Cosgriff & M Cosgriff
Last start ran last of 11 at Sandown-Lakeside Bm70 on May 31 over 2100m, in the wet; 17 len behind Straand Deal with 60kg at $5.50. The run before that held ground to the line 2nd of 11 at Caulfield Heath Bm70 on May 20 over 1800m, on a slow track; nose behind Miracle Spin carrying 60kg at $5.50. Can do better.
5
SARAH FIELD
Maroon, White Stars, White And Bottle Green Striped Sleeves And Cap, White Pom Pom
2 7x110 TERRORTORIAN
NICK RYAN
4YO  BAY  GELDING 62.0KG
Love Bloodstock (Mgr: Mrs J Love), A J Arkinstall, W A McTaggart, C E Coleman, D T Coleman, E B Tenberge, Mrs A N Raffoul, Dr D R Barclay, G J Walker, Mrs S Peppard, D Ladaru, R Mitchell, A D Patterson, M M Ford, Mrs E Ford, T Mitchell, G Pell, Ruby (Mgr: Mrs D M Gordon) & Rhumour (Mgr: J J O'hearn)
Most recently raced on the pace before fading ran last of 13 at Flemington Bm78 on June 6 over 1600m, on rain affected going; 5 len behind Nation's Call carrying 51kg at $6. The run before that won by 3.5 len at Ballarat Bm62 May 24 over 1500m defeating Eishaa carrying 60kg at $4. Can bounce back strongly.
3
J MOTT
White, Red Spots, White And Red Spots Cap
3 x1531 BIG ROOSTER
SYMON WILDE
4YO  BAY  GELDING 61.0KG
Wilde Racing (Mgr: S W Wilde), A Gibson, R J King, P Gibson, Miss A C Hoy, Feeling Clucky (Mgr: M Symmons), S J Marks, Trogech (Mgr: C S Smith) & P L Carter
Recent form sound. Last start favourite; came from midfield and won by 2 len at Ballarat 0 - 62 June 12 over 1500m in heavy going defeating Hoodys Horse carrying 59.5kg at $3.50. The run before that eased back early on 3rd in a small field at Hamilton 0-62 on May 26 over 1200m, on rain affected going; 2.25 len behind Tori's Dee carrying 59.5kg at $2.70. Can figure again.
12
DAMIEN THORNTON
Grey, Pink Band, Armbands And Cap
4 x1088 OUR LONE STAR
SEAN MOTT
8YO  BAY  GELDING 61.0KG
M M Borgobello, Mrs M F Borgobello, Ms R Borgobello, A Borgobello, Miss B Borgobello, Miss S Borgobello, S A Mott, M Nardo, Mrs L Nardo, D Nardo & M Nardo
Most recently 8th of 13 at Swan Hill Bm70 on June 5 over 1600m, slow going 4.5 len behind Beach Pad carrying 58.5kg at $26. The run before that eased back early on 8th of 10 at Caulfield Heath Bm70 on May 20 over 1500m, on a slow track; 2.25 len behind Oriental Smoke carrying 58.5kg at $31. Prepared to overlook.
2
B RAWILLER
Royal Blue, Yellow Stars And Sleeves, Royal Blue Armbands, Royal Blue And Yellow Star Cap
5 68x78 MACY MOON
GERALD EGAN
5YO  BROWN  GELDING 61.0KG
Mrs P E Beard, A M Beard, Mrs K J Horwood, I Horwood, B A Ross, Mrs D Ross, V Beard, Mrs P M Beard & Mrs R Henderson
Third-up today and won third-up in the past. First-up 7th of 12 at Corowa Bm58 on May 11 over 1400m, 3.5 len behind Deeling Aces with 61kg at $6.50. Second run from a spell 8th of 14 at Albury Bm66 on May 26 over 1600m, slow going 5.5 len behind Super Paradise carrying 60kg at $6. Can't entertain on that form.
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JORDAN CHILDS
Purple, Gold Unicorn And Seams, Stars Sleeves, Star Cap And Pom Pom
6 62615 BANCOORA
PAUL PREUSKER
5YO  B/BR  GELDING 60.0KG
P A Preusker, J R Drape, B E Parker, D R Butler, P D Delahunty, Mrs S E Finnigan, R W Hay, D J Kinniburgh & N R Parker
At the latest run got back early 5th of 10 at Casterton Bm62 on June 7 over 1400m, on rain affected going; 2 len behind The Narrator with 60.5kg at $15. The race before that won by 0.5 len at Horsham Bm56 May 19 over 1400m on a heavy track defeating Shamex with 61.5kg at $4.80. Looking to others.
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TEODORE NUGENT
Red, White Star, Red Cap
7 x2251 CASH CONVERTER
CARLY THOMAS
5YO  CHESTNUT  GELDING 60.0KG
Ms C E Thomas, D Nelson, S Holden, K Harris
Last start came from midfield and won by 0.5 len at Kilmore Bm56 June 1 over 1607m in heavy going defeating Pick Wisely carrying 61.5kg at $11. Before that 5th of 11 at Echuca C,G & E Bm56 on May 11 over 1300m, slow going 2 len behind Wallaby Jack carrying 61.5kg at $4.60. Hard to have.
8
C NEWITT
Royal Blue, White Checked Quarters, Diamonds Sleeves, Checked Cap
8 58x62 CENTU CAVADDI
TRENT BUSUTTIN & NATALIE YOUNG
3YO  CHESTNUT  GELDING 60.0KG
K J Payne & Mrs V M Payne
Third-up today. First-up eased back early on 6th of 8 at this track Cl1 on May 13 over 1300m, 5 len behind Clevor Trever carrying 60kg at $4.80. Second-up sat on speed throughout when 2nd of 13 at Seymour Bm62 on June 11 over 1400m, slow going head behind Deadly Press with 60.5kg at $2.60. Ready to peak now.
9
J ALLEN
Gold, Emerald Green Star, Stars Sleeves, Star Cap
9 123x8 THE MEAN FIDDLER
PATRICK PAYNE
3YO  BAY  GELDING 60.0KG
Ms F L Melling & J P Norney
Second run back. First-up after five months got back early 8th of 12 at Swan Hill 3yo Bm64 on June 7 over 1200m, slow going 4.5 len behind Cruiserweight with 59.5kg at $7.50. Previously second-up 2nd in a small field at Sandown-Lakeside 3yo Bm70 on December 26 over 1600m, 3 len behind Flying Done carrying 58kg at $3.90. Fitter and has strong claims.
1
BILLY EGAN
Dark Green, Red Armbands
10 2431 LE BEAU GOSSE
SYMON WILDE
3YO  BAY  GELDING 60.0KG
Price Bloodstock Management Ltd (Mgr: Ms J G Chapman)
Racing well recently. Returns from a 32-day let-up. Most recently won by 0.8 len at Ballarat Mdn-Sw May 24 over 1500m defeating Best Terms with 59.5kg at $3.40. The start before that ran on from midfield; 3rd of 11 at Warrnambool 3yo+ Mdn-Sw on May 6 over 1400m, in the wet; 4.5 len behind Shoma with 59.5kg at $3.10. Could possibly go on with it.
13
WILL GORDON
Royal Blue, White And Red Band, White Sleeves, Royal Blue And Red Armbands, Quartered Cap
11 907x9 VERONA RUPES
PATRICK PAYNE
4YO  GR/BL  GELDING 60.0KG
B Fensling, Mrs H Fensling, Miss R Fensling, Miss E Fensling & Ms K Fensling
Second-up. First-up after four months ran second last of 10 at Sale Bm66 C,G&E on June 10 over 1400m, on heavy track; 6 len behind Thinxzo carrying 58.5kg at $7. Previously second-up 10th of 12 at Pakenham Bm66 Hcp on January 16 over 1400m, 4.5 len behind Dollar Chaser carrying 57kg at $16. Still early in the prep and needs another run or two.
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SAM KENNEDY
Red, Emerald Green Checked Band, Royal Blue Sleeves, Emerald Green Vees, Checked Cap
12 5x321 DRECK
SYMON WILDE
3YO  BROWN  GELDING 59.0KG
Wilde Racing (Mgr: S W Wilde), Yawn (Mgr: G A Paton), PROF D Llewelyn, S Risbey, B Turner, Dakm Racing (Mgr: Mrs A Forsyth), J Russ, Enuff's Enough (Mgr: R W Gleeson), Ports (Mgr: R D Porter), Mrs W K Harris, J K Hutson, B Johnson, K Johnson, B G Eales, P Rains, P Harris, Mrs T Harris & G B Whitmore
Form hard to fault. Most recently favourite; came from midfield and won by a head at Ballarat Mdn-Sw June 12 over 1400m in the wet defeating Justibella carrying 59.5kg at $1.55. The run before that sat on speed throughout when 2nd of 8 at Hamilton 3yo Mdn-Sw on May 26 over 1200m, on rain affected going; 1.0 len behind Queen Christine carrying 58kg at $2.90. Will take a lot from that success and can get the job done again.
11
THOMAS STOCKDALE
Grey, Pink Band, Armbands And Cap
13 219x KOMITO
CIARON MAHER
3YO  B/BR  COLT 59.0KG
O T I Racing, L Webb, Ms D McKeown, J Danaher, M Comito, M C Comito, J P Comito & J P Spence
Resuming. Finished off last campaign second last of 10 at Caulfield 3yo Bm70 January 31 over 1800m, 8 len behind Miss Maranda carrying 56kg at $3.80. On debut second of 11 at Horsham Mdn-Sw December 21 over 1400m, soft track; 1.3 len behind So Regal with 58kg at $10. Respecting.
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BEN ALLEN
Navy Blue And Gold Hoops, White Sleeves And Cap
14 x9764 IMPENDING SHADOW
GWENDA JOHNSTONE
6YO  B/BR  MARE 58.0KG
R C Mackenzie, Mrs D Mackenzie, S J Mackenzie & S Mackenzie
At the latest run 4th of 14 at Swan Hill Bm66 on June 7 over 1300m, on a slow track; 1.75 len behind Join The Que with 56.5kg at $19. Before that 6th of 12 at Seymour Bm62 on May 21 over 1425m, on a slow track; 4.5 len behind Thunder Hawk with 59kg at $12. This looks a stern test.
6
MS ROSE HAMMOND
Pink, Orange And Yellow Striped Sleeves
15 x4627 SWIFT CIRCLE
ANTHONY CHIBNALL
4YO  BAY  GELDING 59.0KG
Chibnall One (Mgr: Ms N M Wertz), J G Mackie, G L Peters, T Drever, Mrs N Drever, I Drever & P A Drever
At the latest run settled back and ran on when 7th of 10 at Cranbourne Bm62 on June 21 over 1600m, slow going 4 len behind Omnic carrying 60kg at $5. Before that 2nd of 12 at this track Bm62 on May 29 over 1400m, 1.3 len behind Heiwana Tamashi carrying 60kg at $7. Place chance.
7
D W STACKHOUSE
Navy Blue And Purple Halves, Yellow Lightning Bolt, Navy Blue And Yellow Quartered Cap
16 45328 OLATUNDE
TIM FITZSIMMONS
3YO  BAY  GELDING 59.0KG
Elvin Bloodstock (Mgr: V Elvin), Stayers + Sprinters (Mgr: S R Jones), P F Halpin, L Livingston, L Pearce, J N O'Rourke, D Fayle, C A O'brien & B Fitzsimmons
Returns from a 29-day let-up. Last start ran second last of 9 at Caulfield Heath 0 - 66 on May 27 over 1800m, on a slow track; 9 len behind Il Patrigno with 57.5kg at $7. The race before that came from midfield; 2nd of 11 at this track Bm66 on May 13 over 1600m, neck behind Easy Dun with 57.5kg at $8.50. Place chance from a tough gate.
20
HARRY COFFEY
Black, Yellow Broken Hoops And Collar, Diamond Sleeves And Cap
17 3681 ONE BOUND
TOM DABERNIG
3YO  BAY  GELDING 59.0KG
D & L Alford (Mgr: D Alford), Bamm Bamm Racing (Ms B Robinson), R Alford, K C 19 (Miss K Crichton), S Donelly, S Pickworth, G Koller, Rags to Riches Racing (G Keartland), D Orr, D O'brien, Miss C Bisazza, Dr B La Ferlita, Dr B Barresi, Dr M Holland, Ms L Mason, Dr D Hummelstad & A Eccles
At the latest run favourite; raced right near the speed and boxed on; won by 2 len at Casterton Mdn-Sw June 7 over 1400m in the wet defeating Mandarin with 59.5kg at $2.50. The run before that 8th of 11 at Geelong Mdn-Sw on May 22 over 1300m, on a slow track; 5 len behind On The Loose carrying 59.5kg at $19. Solid top-three hope.
9
HOLLY DURNAN
Red, White Vees, White And Red Seams Sleeves And Cap, Red Pom Pom
18 2127x TEE EIGHT
A & J WILLIAMS
4YO  B/BR  GELDING 59.0KG
Price Bloodstock Management Limited (Mgr: Ms J G Chapman)
Resuming after a eight months break. Finished off last preparation seventh of 12 at this track Bm66 October 29 over 2400m, 3.5 len behind Tikemyson carrying 57kg at $12. On debut fourth of 10 at Wodonga Mdn-Sw June 28 over 1400m, on rain affected going; 1.3 len behind Mishima carrying 59.5kg at $11. Prefer to see how he returns.
10
J NOONAN
Royal Blue, White And Red Band, White Sleeves, Royal Blue And Red Armbands, Quartered Cap
19 08x37 SACRO CATINO
CLIFF BROWN
4YO  BAY  GELDING 58.0KG
Cliff Brown Racing (Mgr: C I Brown)
Third-up today. First-up 3rd of 9 at Stawell Bm56 on May 18 over 1300m, in the wet; 2.75 len behind Princess Mess with 62kg at $21. Last start 7th of 9 at Geelong Bm62 on June 4 over 1715m, on rain affected going; 16 len behind Rasp carrying 59kg at $6.50. Will need to show more than the last effort.
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J MOTT
Red, Black And White Checks Quarters, White Sleeves, Black And White Checks Cap
20 16x24 SHAMEX
PAUL PREUSKER
5YO  BROWN  MARE 56.0KG
P A Preusker, G J Daffey & Mrs A J Daffey
Third-up today and placed third-up in the past. First-up held ground to the line 2nd of 9 at Horsham Bm56 on May 19 over 1400m, on rain affected going; 0.5 len behind Bancoora carrying 60kg at $16. Last start 4th of 14 at Swan Hill 0 - 62 on June 7 over 1600m, slow going 4.5 len behind Meleys carrying 57kg at $15. This might be too rich.
6
TEODORE NUGENT
Emerald Green, Gold Vee, Red Sleeves, Quartered Cap