Bendigo   07 Sep 2025
 
GOING: H(9)

Bendigo Mazda BM62 Handicap 1600m

Track: Soft 6   Rain (Max: 18)   Rail: Out 9m Entire Circuit.  

Moderate tempo expected with Sierra Dee Jay likely to find the front over Budjik Boy and Vincentina. HOT TOO GO (5) resumed in fine style when storming home from the tail to put his rivals away with ease at Geelong over 1500m. Strips fitter and looks poised to go right on with it over the mile. HIS FINEST HOUR (4) returned with a strong effort at Sandown-Lakeside, closing off nicely into third. Fitter for the hit-out and gets his chance to build on that. Will just need some luck from the wide draw. LEONCHROI (1) resumes after a seven-month layoff but ended last prep on a high when scoring over 1800m at Caulfield Heath. Has had two jump-outs to tune up and should be ready to fire fresh. A genuine winning chance. BUDJIK BOY (9) is ticking along nicely and will appreciate stepping out to the mile. Carries a fitness edge and should be making his presence felt. Last start maiden winner VINCENTINA (11) is also among the winning hopes. SUGGESTED PLAY: Siding with Hot Too Go.
1 31x LEONCHROI
MICK PRICE & MICHAEL KENT JNR
4YO  BAY  GELDING 61.0KG
Grand Syndicates Matamata
Resuming. Not seen since winning won by neck Caulfield Heath Mdn-Sw February 10 over 1800m defeating American Gas carrying 59kg at $3. On debut third of 8 at Pakenham Mdn-Sw January 23 over 1600m, 1.2 len behind All Torque carrying 58kg at $1.55. Expected to feature.
8
THOMAS STOCKDALE
Black, Gold Star, Checked Sleeves And Cap
2 1836x STORM AHEAD
JULIUS SANDHU
4YO  BAY  GELDING 60.0KG
J Sandhu, N Gopaul, N J Bailey, Ms T Poon, Aecal Family (Mgr: A Ng), R Teoh, J Jenkins, H K Lee, M J Hunter, M B Felgate & M A Binns
Resuming. Finished off last preparation sixth of 16 at Caulfield Country Mile March 15 over 1600m, 4.5 len behind Electric Belle carrying 54kg at $8.50. On debut second of 12 at Sale 3yo Mdn-Sw January 9 over 1400m, 0.8 len behind Sepals with 58kg at $3. Can feature fresh.
12
J MOTT
Green, Orange Star, Orange And Green Stars Sleeves And Cap
3 5213x FOIX
CIARON MAHER
5YO  BAY  GELDING 60.0KG
G T Ryan
First-up. Finished off last preparation third of 12 at this track Bm64 October 30 over 2400m, 2.75 len behind Hollandia with 59kg at $5.50. First up last campaign fifth of 9 at this track Mdn-Sw August 18 2024 over 1600m, soft track; 3.5 len behind Futatsu with 59.5kg at $12. Prefer to see how he returns.
3
MICHAEL DEE
Royal Blue, White Checks, Green Sleeves And Cap
4 17x3 HIS FINEST HOUR
MICK PRICE & MICHAEL KENT JNR
4YO  BROWN  GELDING 60.0KG
H J Mackley, Mrs E M Mackley & J B Parncutt
Second run back. First-up after seven months 3rd of 11 at Sandown-Lakeside Bm64 on August 13 over 1600m, on a slow track; 1.3 len behind Chocolate Royal with 59kg at $8.50. Previously second-up second last of 8 at Sandown-Lakeside 3yo Bm70 on February 1 over 1800m, 9 len behind Entrusting carrying 57.5kg at $4.80. Fitter and is sure to be prominent.
10
BEAU MERTENS
Gold, Black Sash, Red Sleeves, Emerald Green Armbands And Cap
5 363x1 HOT TOO GO
DANNY O'BRIEN
4YO  B/BR  GELDING 60.0KG
I Katz, Ms A Vella, B Hill, Mrs J Hill, S Fuller, W Parker, P Spowart, A Thomas, M Walsh, T Fenech, S Palmer, T J Ryan, M Deacon, C Harrington, STP Dogland Syndicate (Mgr: J Sherren), Runamok Racing (Mgr: M Santonoceto), Wage Theft Thoroughbreds (Mgr: S Gearing) & Blue Demon (Mgr: S Lovekin)
Second-up. First-up after five months won by 3.5 len at Geelong Mdn-Sw August 8 over 1500m in soft going defeating Isalot carrying 59.5kg at $3.70. Previously second-up 6th of 9 at Sandown-Hillside Mdn-Sw on March 12 over 1600m, 3.5 len behind Miss Alexis with 59kg at $2.45. Great chance to make it two in a row. Back in great shape and will be tough to beat.
6
D W STACKHOUSE
Purple, Pink Checks, Purple Sleeves, Red Cap
6 1659x MAPUTO
JARROD ROBINSON
5YO  BAY  GELDING 60.0KG
Wyadup Valley Farm (Mgr: T J Delroy)
Resumes from a spell. Not seen since he finished last of 9 at Morphettville in the G3 Q E Ii Cup May 4 2024 over 2500m, 16 len behind The Map with 54kg at $17. On debut ninth of 12 at Pakenham 3yo C&G Mdn-Sw January 11 2024 over 1200m, soft track; 10 len behind Chakado with 58kg at $101. Prefer to see how he returns.
5
R MCLEOD
Light Blue, Green Hoops And Cap
7 2155x MERCANTE
NIGEL BLACKISTON
5YO  BAY  GELDING 60.0KG
N A Blackiston Thoroughbred Racing Pty Ltd, J J Jenkins, S C M Greene, Miss L M Jenkins, G C Van Veenendaal, J D Clark, Mrs D M Clark, P D Rossdale, I R Sest, Dr J E Mahoney, C J Lawlor, Mrs L C Lawlor, H J Asher, Stumps Bar 1, Stumps Bar 2, Butchers And Collectors & Nath Racing
First-up. Finished off last campaign second last in a small field at Pakenham Bm64 March 13 over 2500m, 5.5 len behind Hanafubuki with 60kg at $3.50. First up last campaign ran last in a small field at Kilmore Bm64 November 1 over 1607m, 3 len behind Untethered with 59kg at $10. Will improve on whatever he does in this.
11
B RAWILLER
Apple Green And White Checks, Fuchsia Cap, Apple Green Pom Pom
8 7x001 TRIOMPHE
SYMON WILDE
4YO  BAY  GELDING 60.0KG
SCT Syndications, Hard Men, M Everett, G Hall, Danu Racing, F5 Racing, E Hogarth, Catterss, Salary Cap Punting, T Martin, M Ray, K Steinkellner, C Richmond, A Xerri, L Agg, S Felmingham, M Cumming, Mrs R Beal, Mrs K Marshall & Gray Street
Most recently won by 0.5 len at Coleraine 0 - 58 Hwgt August 10 over 1600m in soft going defeating Electrozino with 70kg at $13. The run before that 10th of 12 at Warrnambool Bm58 on July 24 over 1300m, on heavy track; 16 len behind My Angel Shell with 61kg at $31. This is going to test him.
7
J FRY
Royal Blue, White Stars And Sleeves, Gold Stars, Red Cap, White Star
9 x3134 BUDJIK BOY
PAUL PREUSKER
5YO  GR/CH  GELDING 59.0KG
J D Alexander, Mrs R Alexander & Mrs N F Alexander
Recent form sound. At the latest run 4th of 11 at this track Bm64 on August 14 over 1500m, slow going 2 len behind Sacred Eagle with 58.5kg at $10. The run before that 3rd of 13 at Murray Bridge 0-66 on August 2 over 1400m, slow going nose behind Liselle's Luck with 58.5kg at $7.50. Up in trip and is worth some thought.
9
CAMPBELL RAWILLER
Maroon, Gold Sash
10 1 OPTIONS
TONY & CALVIN MCEVOY
3YO  BAY  COLT 58.0KG
Godolphin
Getting off the mark on debut; came home strongly from last on the turn and won by 0.5 len at Echuca 3yo Mdn-Sw August 10 over 1300m on a rain affected track defeating Victorious Spirit with 58kg at $3.40. Improvement in store, one of the chances again.
4
HARRY COFFEY
Royal Blue
11 65221 VINCENTINA
CIARON MAHER
4YO  BAY  MARE 58.0KG
Limerick Lane (Mgr: G T Ryan), P H & B N (Mgr: B J Nally) & V J Nally
Form hard to fault. Last start won by 1.75 len at this track Mdn-Sw August 14 over 1600m in soft going defeating Leaving Las Vegas with 57.5kg at $13. The start before that tracked the speed and boxed on steadily 2nd of 10 at Geelong Mdn-Sw on July 25 over 1770m, slow going 1.3 len behind Foire De Trone with 57.5kg at $3. Can improve further and is worth following up.
1
EOIN WALSH
Royal Blue, White Checks, Green Sleeves And Cap
12 1 STARFLEET COMMAND
ROBERT HICKMOTT
3YO  BAY  COLT 57.0KG
ATB Ryland, D Wagner, R Menchise, C Favre, Bretby Racing (Mgr: S Crowle), Jaybeeque Racing (Mgr:J Quinn), J Ciurlionis, S Billing, P Gallivan, Brittain Racing (Mgr: P Brittain), G Homley ,M Daddow, P Sruk, P Harding, E Whitehead, Mrs J E Whitehead, S Wagner, M J Eastmure, Mrs M L Harvey & M J Peers
Getting off the mark on debut; favourite; won by 2.5 len at Ballarat Synthetic Mdn-Sw August 19 over 1400m defeating Call Me Phil carrying 57kg at $3.30. Can improve and is worth following up.
12
R J HURDLE
Fluorescent Yellow, Navy ATB Logo And Seams
13 41021 GOLDEN MIKKI
PAUL PREUSKER
5YO  CHESTNUT  GELDING 59.0KG
B L Meggitt & P Zamojski
Last start ran on from midfield and won by a head at Warracknabeal 0 - 58 August 16 over 1610m in soft going defeating Callawadda with 59.5kg at $13. The start before that ran on from midfield; 2nd of 10 at Hamilton 0 - 58 on August 2 over 1400m, on a wet track; 1.0 len behind Villainesque carrying 59.5kg at $13. In winning form but this a tough assignment.
7
T P MADDEN
Light Blue, Silver Vertical Halves, White Seams And Horsehead Logo, Halved Sleeves And Seams
14 50x1 SIERRA DEE JAY
THOMAS CARBERRY
5YO  BAY  GELDING 59.0KG
M T Leonard, Mrs H M Leonard, W R Ricciardi, P W Bagnall, Mrs S Bagnall, J G Leonard, M K Ashton, S J Gavin, D G Ross, D J D'astoli, J F McCashney, I Stephan, D J Leonard, Hamelast to First (Mgr: S J Murphy), Millwater (Mgr: M T Leonard) & B F Davidge
Second run back. First-up after 11 months won by 0.8 len at Ballarat Synthetic Mdn-Sw August 11 over 1400m defeating She's A Beauty with 59.5kg at $4.60. Previously second-up ran last of 12 at this track Mdn-Sw on October 6 over 1300m, 11 len behind Dramaticus with 59.5kg at $8. Impressive on that occasion but this looks tough.
2
J ALLEN
Blue And Grey Hoops, Orange Sleeves And Cap
15 x5333 MISS TRUSTFUL
CIARON MAHER
4YO  BAY  MARE 57.0KG
VIC Husslers, C W Bond, Ms J Crewes, A M Kerr, D D Yates, Sewgoolam Racing Connection (Mgr: Dr H Sewgoolam), A P Aarons & Mrs T Ryan
Last start 3rd of 12 at Mornington on September 5 over 1500m, on a slow track; nose behind Lady Potato Head with 57kg at $3.40. Before that sat on the speed and boxed on steadily 3rd of 8 at Sandown-Lakeside 4yo Bm64 on August 20 over 1600m, on a slow track; 2.75 len behind Dubai Watch with 56kg at $7.50. SCRATCHED.
12
MICHAEL DEE
White And Navy Halves, Vic Husslers Logo, White And Navy Diamonds Sleeves And Cap
16 31x08 SEETHRU
JOSH CARTWRIGHT
5YO  GR/BL  GELDING 59.0KG
P A Sandars, Mrs C Sandars, N Walter, Mutes Racing Club (Mgr: N Walter), Collendina Cricketers (Mgr: W Blyth), Ms S L Green, Hahn Racing (Mgr: C A Hahn), G S Osmond, M Failli, Ms N Failli & D C P Sandars
Third-up today. Not raced for 52 days. First-up 10th of 12 at Cranbourne 0 - 64 on June 22 over 1300m, 5.5 len behind Everain with 59.5kg at $21. Second run from a spell 8th of 12 at Cranbourne Bm64 on July 17 over 1600m, slow going 5 len behind Bavicia carrying 59kg at $5. Could sneak into the frame off freshen.
11
WILL GORDON
Sky Blue, Gold Chevron Band, Gold Armbands And Gold Cap