Bendigo 26 Aug 2026
GOING: H(10)
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Share Media BM70 Handicap 1600m Track: SOFT 7 Clear (Max: 15) Rail: Out 4m Entire Circuit. |
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Blazing Sword, Zebra Finch and Yahoo Bar can settle forward in a race lacking a designated leader. ZORRO'S FLIGHT (7) can bounce back. He was firmly in the market in Saturday company last time at Caulfield Heath but didn't have the best of runs and finished near the tail. The win prior at Sale was strong and this is far more suitable back to a mile and back in grade. ZEBRA FINCH (8) led and won a four horse race two back, good again last time behind an in-form horse at Caulfield Heath. He maps nicely and can return to winning ways. POLITELY DUN (5) got home nicely off a strong tempo first up at Flemington to grab fourth. Likely gets a long way back again but look for him late if the tempo is on. RAF ATTACK (2) was solid fresh in the same race at a big price and is in the mix from LAKE VOSTOK (10) who is good enough on her day and gets Shinn on. SUGGESTED PLAY: Zorro's Flight to win.
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| 1 | 5x367 |
RAGING BULL
ARTHUR PACE 8YO BAY GELDING 64.0KG P M De Araugo, B J Cannon, Dailey Racing (Mgr: R D Dailey) & A G Pace Returns from a 60-day let-up. At the latest run 7th of 9 in a Qlty Hcp at Caulfield on June 27 over 2000m, slow going 8 len behind Nellie Leylax carrying 54kg at $13. Before that 6th of 13 in a Bm78 at Flemington on June 6 over 1600m, on a wet track; 1.3 len behind Nation's Call with 60kg at $41. Big weight but can be finishing strongly. |
6 BRITTANY BUTTON |
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| 2 | 502x6 |
RAF ATTACK
TONY & CALVIN MCEVOY 6YO BR/BL GELDING 63.0KG Kildalton Park Racing, Beartown 45 (Mgr: B B Martin Oam), A Cross, Davique Racing (Mgr: Mrs M Condon), M Datson, M Hinds, Territory Racing NT (Mgr: P Bidstrup), P Farley, G Jones, G Fox, P Clancy, Ms S P Hunter, H Mitchell, T C Ahl, Ms L M Stonehouse, T M Wills, T G Porter, J Stevens & A D McClure Second run back. First-up after five months 6th of 14 in a Bm74 at Flemington on August 1 over 1410m, 2.5 len behind Itazura with 61.5kg at $81. Previously second-up ran last of 11 in a Bm88 at Randwick on December 13 over 1800m, 10 len behind Pocketing with 58kg at $91. Fitter and looks set to improve sharply. |
2 HOLLY DURNAN |
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| 3 | 8x089 |
BLAZING SWORD
TIM FITZSIMMONS 5YO BAY GELDING 61.0KG Mrs J Fitzsimmons, A A Barlow, A Boyd, D Smith, D S Parkinson, G L Burke, J L Gregory, K G Scully, M Salvadori, N P Lockwood, N P Smith, Miss N Huynh, P B Gregory, P M Shannon, R Hunt, T Shannon, Three Legs Racing (Mgr: P M Shannon) & Yougottalovesports (Mgr: L Smith) Returns from a 32-day let-up. Most recently 9th of 11 in a 4yo+ Bm76 at Morphettville on July 25 over 1600m, slow going 10 len behind Jandami carrying 59kg at $21. The run before that 8th of 12 in a N'dera Cup M83 at Narrandera on July 12 over 1600m, slow going 7 len behind Yam with 57.5kg at $14. Others rate better. |
9 HARRY COFFEY |
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| 4 | 41800 |
ORIENTAL SMOKE
BEN, WILL & JD HAYES 9YO BAY GELDING 60.0KG New Lease On Life (Mgr: Ms S Hayes) At the latest run 10th of 12 in a Bm70 at Caulfield Heath on August 8 over 1500m, on a slow track; 7 len behind Stay Silent with 61.5kg at $21. The run before that 11th of 13 in a Bm74 at Sandown-Hillside on July 22 over 1600m, slow going 6 len behind Perfect Ten carrying 58kg at $16. Prepared to overlook. |
3 JACKSON RADLEY |
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| 5 | 549x4 |
POLITELY DUN
DANNY O'BRIEN 5YO BAY GELDING 60.0KG P Ganci, Three Three Five Six Racing, P2 Racing, Bearman Racing, A Bright Idea, B Fowler, Turker's Lurkers, Team Hit Racing, Sunny Coast Mates, S Kyriazis, Killarney, Fat's Back Racing, Dunpunting, B Shipton, No More Ponies, D Cremasco, S Ganci, D Mullen, J Huggett & S Payne Second-up. First-up after four months 4th of 14 in a Bm74 at Flemington on August 1 over 1410m, 1.75 len behind Itazura carrying 58.5kg at $41. Previously second-up 8th of 11 in a Bm74 at Caulfield on November 15 over 1700m, 4 len behind Skippers Canyon carrying 59.5kg at $20. Fitter and will be charging late. |
11 DAMIEN THORNTON |
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| 6 | 00x4x |
YAHOO BAR
LIAM HOWLEY 6YO B/BR GELDING 60.0KG Lunch On Larry, S Lagozzino, Bicknell Wannabes, Broccoli Racing, Broken Head Syndicate, T Burgoine, Mrs J A Cartledge, Gurnard Racing, J Howley, Debra Goes Racing, D and Vodka Racing, MAQ Group, Platform One Racing, M Poulton, L Rogan, RYDYJODA, S9 Racing, Ms C E Jordan, T A Jones & W Mitchell Back from a long spell. Only had one start last preparation tracked the speed and boxed on steadily 4th of 12 in a Bm70 at Pakenham on March 6 over 1400m, 4 len behind Betwitchery with 60kg at $8.50. First up last campaign eased back early on 6th of 12 at Sha Tin on November 3 2024 over 1200m, 5 len behind Glory Elite carrying 56kg at $3.70. Was runner-up in a jump-out at Ballarat Synthetic on August 7. See this one. |
8 J MASKIELL |
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| 7 | 21210 |
ZORRO'S FLIGHT
PATRICK PAYNE 5YO BAY GELDING 60.0KG D W Stutt Most recently 10th of 12 in a Bm74 at Caulfield Heath on August 8 over 1800m, on a slow track; 8 len behind Perfect Ten with 58.5kg at $5. The run before that won by 2.5 len at Sale on July 26 over 1600m in soft going defeating Nearing Liberty with 60.5kg at $3.70. Back in the right race and rates highly. |
7 BILLY EGAN |
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| 8 | 46613 |
ZEBRA FINCH
CIARON MAHER 4YO BAY GELDING 59.0KG Godolphin (Mgr: A Makiv) Racing well recently. Last start ran on from midfield; 3rd of 12 in a Bm70 at Caulfield Heath on August 8 over 1500m, slow going 2.5 len behind Stay Silent carrying 59kg at $4.40. The start before that won by 2 len at Sandown-Lakeside on August 2 over 1600m in soft going defeating Deny Entry with 57kg at $1.65. An inside barrier is a big advantage. Huge chance on best form. |
2 JABEZ JOHNSTONE |
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| 9 | 24671 |
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 Last start won by 1.3 len at this track on July 30 over 1600m on a soft track defeating Placentia Bay with 58kg at $11. The race before that 7th of 9 in a Bm62 at Seymour on July 19 over 1300m, on heavy track; 6 len behind Zourain carrying 60.5kg at $26. Not out of this. |
1 NEIL FARLEY |
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| 10 | 3x757 |
LAKE VOSTOK
LUKE OLIVER 6YO BAY MARE 58.0KG J M Dobbie, S K McNamara, J R Bartling, C N James, R Weiss, Mrs J D Miles, R Thredgold, M G Hood, Mrs M Diprose, C J Scriven, B Broom, B J Fewster, Beaudale Racing (Mgr: G I Mcqueen), A J Meester, G J Flynn, H J Boniwell & Queen Joyce 1928 (Mgr: G Buchanan) Most recently 7th of 11 in a F&M Bm74 at Caulfield Heath on August 8 over 1600m, on a slow track; 4.5 len behind Davida carrying 59kg at $9. The race before that 5th of 11 in a F&M Bm78 at Flemington on July 18 over 1600m, slow going 6 len behind Changing Colours carrying 54.5kg at $6. Going okay, good enough on her day. |
4 B SHINN |
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| 11 | 21721 |
KAZUNGULA
JARROD ROBINSON 6YO BAY GELDING 56.0KG Wyadup Valley Farm (Mgr: T J Delroy) Racing well recently. Comes here off a 47-day let-up. Last start tracked the speed and boxed on steadily; won by a nose at Geelong on July 10 over 2465m on a heavy track defeating Reddivo carrying 58.5kg at $6.50. Before that 2nd of 11 in a Bm62 at this track on June 25 over 2400m, slow going 3.5 len behind Brillantezza carrying 55.5kg at $8. Back in trip the worry. |
5 NADIA DANIELS |
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