Bendigo 30 Jul 2026
GOING: S(5)
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Avis Bendigo BM66 Handicap 1600m Track: SOFT 5 Clouds (Max: 10) Rail: Out 9m Entire Circuit. |
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Strong tempo with Placentia Bay and Both Sides Now leading the way over Whistler Girl. DEADLY PRESS (1) goes on top. He's in fine form of late, a narrow winner two back at Seymour over Centu Cavaddi who has franked that form. He tried hard last time at Cranbourne when beaten under a length over this trip and should get every hope from barrier four with Stackhouse on. CANNY DEFENSE (3) is racing in career-best form. He won a Class 2 in Adelaide two back and was good again there last time, expecting he can bring that form across the border. PLACENTIA BAY (5) resumes. He got over further last time in and may need this one but has ability and should run a bold race fresh. BOTH SIDES NOW (2) resumes. She's only off a short spell so should have some residual fitness and look for a betting push. BAYWATCH (9) ran a better race at Seymour and that has her in the mix despite a tricky gate. SUGGESTED PLAY: Deadly Press to win.
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| 1 | 24412 |
DEADLY PRESS
NICK RYAN 5YO BAY GELDING 60.0KG N R Ryan, S Gerecke, A Bongiovanni, G Cooper, C E Coleman, D T Coleman, Pat Mee (Mgr: M F Hanney), Miss T J Gould, Miss L J Gould, READY2RUN CCFC (Mgr: P Dugo) & Love Bloodstock (Mgr: Mrs J Love) Racing well recently. At the latest run tracked the speed and boxed on steadily 2nd of 9 at Cranbourne Bm62 on July 16 over 1600m, in the wet; 0.8 len behind Tight Grip carrying 62kg at $3.80. Before that came from midfield and won by a head at Seymour Bm62 June 11 over 1400m in soft going defeating Centu Cavaddi carrying 60kg at $6.50. Racing very well and should get every hope. |
4 D W STACKHOUSE |
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| 2 | 1760x |
BOTH SIDES NOW
SHANE JACKSON 5YO CHESTNUT MARE 59.0KG G W Evans Has won previously first-up and resumes here after a break of 12 weeks. Finished off last preparation 11th of 13 at Warrnambool Bm70 May 7 over 1700m, in the wet; 7 len behind Astradeel with 58kg at $7.50. Previous preparation first-up won by 1.75 len Warrnambool Bm66 March 9 over 1700m defeating Feargal with 56.5kg at $5.50. Should have residual fitness and can run well. |
12 J ALLEN |
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| 3 | 73213 |
CANNY DEFENSE
RAHARNA MCDONALD 5YO CHESTNUT GELDING 59.0KG A S Mcdonald-Stafford Form hard to fault. Most recently came from midfield; 3rd of 12 at Morphettville Parks 4yo+ 0-68 on July 18 over 1550m, on a slow track; 1.3 len behind Calypso King with 58.5kg at $5. The run before that raced right near the speed and boxed on; won by 0.6 len at Morphettville Parks Cl2 June 27 over 1568m on a rain affected track defeating Pierroplane carrying 58kg at $15. Going well and will track the speed from the low gate. |
1 B VALE |
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| 4 | 5470x |
LEGEND BEAST
BEN, WILL & JD HAYES 6YO BAY GELDING 59.0KG Lindsay Park Bloodstock , D Heffernan, K Tapper, B Coopersmith, B J Lee, Miss H L Sherborn, D G Williams, T J Coltman, C J Hart, A Batey, J F G Croft, G J Harbinson, C T Malcolm, D J Palmer, B Biasin, Ms A Biasin, Major Crimes & D J Bourne Resuming after a break of seven months. Finished off last campaign second last of 13 at Sandown-Lakeside Bm66 December 26 over 2100m, 7 len behind Expeetee carrying 60.5kg at $14. Previously first up; fifth of 7 at Sale Bm66 October 26 over 1600m, on heavy track; 4.5 len behind Acelum carrying 61kg at $6. Market best guide. |
9 DAMIEN THORNTON |
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| 5 | 5223x |
PLACENTIA BAY
SHANE JACKSON 5YO BAY GELDING 58.0KG Miss T H Evans Racing first-up today. Finished off last campaign third of 9 at Moonee Valley 4yo+ Bm70 December 6 2024 over 2040m, 0.5 len behind Son Of Solly carrying 56.5kg at $5.50. At his first start won by 2.5 len Cranbourne Mdn-Sw September 5 2024 over 1600m defeating Strike First carrying 59.5kg at $3. Will get further but this is a good kickoff, respecting. |
2 DECLAN BATES |
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| 6 | 62467 |
HAWK POWER
PAUL KOUMIS 5YO BAY GELDING 58.0KG J A Connelly, Mrs J J Connelly, Mrs C J Connelly, J Hobill, D Linke, M Cuthill, S Talarico, M Davies, C Hosking, B M Hartin, D A Holroyd, S T Holroyd, R Holroyd & B A Dixon Most recently 7th of 9 at Seymour Bm62 on July 19 over 1300m, on rain affected going; 6 len behind Zourain carrying 60.5kg at $26. The run before that couldn't go on with it; 6th of 14 at Geelong Bm66 on June 19 over 2440m, on rain affected going; 6 len behind Shultzy with 59.5kg at $11. Must improve to threaten in this line-up. |
3 NEIL FARLEY |
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| 7 | 23405 |
MORISU OJO
CIARON MAHER 3YO BAY FILLY 55.0KG Ciaron Maher Racing, High Calibre Racing, Main Ridge Thoroughbreds, C Ward, H P P Racing, S L Jimmieson, Eades Racing, Mrs E Rushbrook, Mrs J Webber, A Fahey, G J Ahearn, Ms A T Stewart, The Charlecote Six, G G O'connor, W Glynn, G O'Mara, The HWYL Racing, Bay Region Racing, C Schembri & J McKinnon At the latest run eased back early on 5th of 10 at Ballarat Synthetic Bm66 on July 14 over 2100m, 4.5 len behind Dundonald carrying 56kg at $13. Before that 11th of 15 at Flemington 3yo Qlty on June 20 over 2000m, on a wet track; 10 len behind Decalogue carrying 54kg at $81. Rough hope. |
11 MICHAEL DEE |
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| 8 | x1408 |
BALTIC BLIZZARD
HENRY DWYER 3YO BAY FILLY 55.0KG S Kewish-Lucas, Miss R J Henshall, C M O'Donnell, Miss J L Taylor, P A Lawrence, M T A Connell, D Guest, A Pattison, Mrs M Cudmore, C Williams, X Harkins, Miss G Stormont, R Stevens, L Dunstan & Erica Bloodstock Most recently got back early 8th of 12 at Pakenham Synthetic Bm62 on July 20 over 1400m, 4.5 len behind Paramount Plus with 57kg at $3.80. The start before that ran second last of 11 at Sandown-Lakeside 3yo Bm64 on July 8 over 1400m, on rain affected going; 10 len behind Barking Mad carrying 54kg at $6.50. Needs to find form but best is good enough. |
5 JYE MCNEIL |
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| 9 | 06932 |
BAYWATCH
MICHAEL KENT 4YO BROWN MARE 55.0KG M J Chittick At the latest run made ground from midfield; 3rd of 12 at Seymour Bm62 on July 19 over 1600m, on a wet track; 3.5 len behind One Long Day with 57kg at $6. Before that ran last of 9 at Sandown-Hillside F&M Bm74 on June 13 over 1600m, slow going 9 len behind Perfect Ten with 54kg at $13. Better last time and is in the mix off that. |
10 BAILEY KINNINMONT |
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| 10 | 14x76 |
LIMOSA
MADDIE RAYMOND & PATRICK BELL 4YO BAY MARE 54.0KG Roseneath Lodge Pty Ltd (Mgr: Ms M I Raymond), Ronball (Mgr: A McGregor), Grove Bar (Mgr: M T Kennedy), H M R Racing (Mgr: Ms N E McMaster), P W Bagnall, B J Hatfield, Mrs R Graf, Ms D E Rennick & J A Agius Third-up today. First-up 7th of 14 at this track F&M Bm62 on June 25 over 1300m, on a slow track; 2.5 len behind Lantana with 58kg at $101. Second run from a spell 6th of 10 at Geelong F&M Bm56 on July 10 over 1443m, on heavy track; 5 len behind Miss Castelvecchio with 61kg at $10. Needs to improve again. |
10 T P MADDEN |
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| 11 | 906x3 |
RASPUTINA
KEVIN ADCOCK 6YO BROWN MARE 54.0KG D S Fagan Second-up. First-up after seven months made ground from midfield; 3rd of 14 at Mildura Bm56 on July 18 over 1400m, 2.25 len behind Sacred Fort carrying 56.5kg at $101. Previously second-up 4th of 14 at Mildura 0 - 58 on May 25 2025 over 1400m, 3.5 len behind Shal Exceed carrying 58kg at $61. Outclassed. |
7 MS C PULS |
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| 12 | 88x05 |
WHISTLER GIRL
AARON PETERSON 6YO BROWN MARE 54.0KG A J Davis & Ms J L Dalgleish Third-up today and placed third-up previously. First-up ran second last of 12 at Ballarat Synthetic Bm56 on June 16 over 1200m, 7 len behind Miss Tallchief with 57kg at $101. Second-up 5th of 11 at Ballarat Synthetic F&M Bm62 on June 30 over 1400m, 6 len behind Second Time carrying 55kg at $101. Can't have on recent performances. |
8 FRED W KERSLEY |
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| 13 | 8x163 |
QUEEN OF CORDOBA
MICHAEL JONES 4YO CHESTNUT MARE 55.0KG Ms A J Smith, J B Kelly & R McNaught At the latest run made some head-way from midfield; 3rd of 10 at Geelong F&M Bm56 on July 10 over 1443m, on rain affected going; 2.25 len behind Miss Castelvecchio carrying 60.5kg at $17. The run before that 6th of 11 at Echuca Bm56 on June 23 over 1400m, in the wet; 7 len behind Boulder Jack carrying 60.5kg at $11. Each way chance again. |
6 PATRICK MOLONEY |
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