Punt like a Pro, without the know!
Victoria · Sunday 7 September 2025
Our top pick won 2 of 9 races at Bendigo. Every pick, our analysis and the full results are below.
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Davida presents as the most reliable winning chance being second up from a spell with a strong first up record. Her consistent placings in both career starts, combined with Harry Coffey's booking and good track conditions suitability, make her the standout selection despite being winless.
Bel Lupa represents the classic maiden race unknown quantity.
Lady Lonsdale brings valuable course and distance experience having placed third at Bendigo over this trip. Her consistent form showing two thirds from two starts, combined with John Allen's booking and significant gear changes, suggests she's primed for improvement first up.
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 6 | Leongatha | 5 | Thomas Stockdale | M Price & M Kent Jnr | 57kg | $5.50 |
| 2nd | 1 | Bel Lupa | 7 | Jamie Mott | G Eurell | 57kg | $3.00 |
| 3rd | 10 | Upstage | 1 | Daniel Stackhouse | G M Begg | 57kg | $8.00 |
| 4th | 2 | Davida | 11 | Harry Coffey | D T O''Brien | 57kg | $4.40 |
| 5th | 8 | Sapphire Reign | 10 | Jett Stanley | Annabel & Rob Archibald | 57kg | $7.50 |
| 6th | 3 | Gimme Some Lovin'' | 2 | Jordan Childs | G M Begg | 57kg | $9.50 |
| 7th | 4 | Jezebel Jenni | 6 | Craig Williams | M W Walker | 57kg | $9.00 |
| Scr | 5 | Lady Lonsdale | 3 | John Allen | C Maher | 57kg | |
| Scr | 7 | Maya''s Ace | 8 | M J Dee | Ben, Will & Jd Hayes | 57kg | |
| Scr | 9 | She''s Stargazing | 4 | Lachlan Neindorf | P Kearney | 57kg | |
| Scr | 11 | Wintery | 9 | Tom Madden | Aaron Purcell | 57kg |
Despite the wide barrier, the class and early speed should see him competitive.
Well-bred Hanseatic gelding dropping significantly in class after racing in Open company. The blinkers removal and Freedman stable preparation are positive signs, though first up from 118-day spell presents some risk. The class drop should provide a significant advantage if he's ready to go.
Russian Revolution mare showing consistent form without winning, including a recent second at Wangaratta. Luke Currie's booking and the Kavanagh stable's form provide additional confidence despite the maiden status.
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 11 | Poker | 11 | Craig Williams | M Price & M Kent Jnr | 57kg | $4.80 |
| 2nd | 7 | Gunz | 14 | Chelsea Jokic | S Jokic | 57kg | $2.35 |
| 3rd | 6 | Tuxedo Miss | 13 | John Allen | Archie Alexander | 57.5kg | $26.00 |
| 4th | 9 | King Luigi | 6 | Daniel Stackhouse | Ben, Will & Jd Hayes | 57kg | $8.50 |
| 5th | 5 | She''s Elusive | 4 | Cameron Quilty | Saab Hasan | 57.5kg | $61.00 |
| 6th | 3 | Ilovediamonds | 9 | Luke Currie | Mark & Levi Kavanagh | 57.5kg | $14.00 |
| 7th | 13 | Medieval Warrior | 12 | Jamie Mott | A & S Freedman | 57kg | $8.00 |
| 8th | 2 | Rusky Ripper | 8 | Brad Rawiller | Mark & Levi Kavanagh | 59.5kg | $12.00 |
| 9th | 8 | Hellfire Bay | 3 | Harry Coffey | Andrew Noblet | 57kg | $8.50 |
| 10th | 15 | Stormyfriendship | 7 | Campbell Rawiller | Mark Ashby | 59.5kg | $151.00 |
| 11th | 14 | Prosperous Star | 1 | Thomas Prebble | Saab Hasan | 56kg | $151.00 |
| Scr | 1 | Prandium Tempus | 2 | Brittany Button | E W Nichols | 56.5kg | |
| Scr | 4 | Packers Journey | 15 | Neil Farley | M Sell | 57.5kg | |
| Scr | 10 | Mr Avery | 5 | M J Dee | Dominic Sutton | 57kg | |
| Scr | 12 | Street Artist | 10 | A & S Freedman | 57kg |
Hay Street represents exceptional value dropping from Group 3 company to maiden level. Despite being winless, the class drop and track conditions strongly favor this runner who has been competitive at much higher levels.
The weight advantage and quality connections make this a logical second choice despite the form unknowns.
Romantic Encounter benefits from the Hayes stable's double-handed approach and draws perfectly in barrier 3. The first-time gear changes suggest the stable expects improvement, and the inside barrier position aligns perfectly with Bendigo's bias patterns for this distance.
The Moody/Coleman stable excels with first up runners, and this horse has shown competitive form at higher levels. The lengthy spell and class drop combination creates a value opportunity.
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 5 | Romantic Encounter | 3 | Daniel Stackhouse | Ben, Will & Jd Hayes | 58kg | $5.00 |
| 2nd | 14 | Hay Street | 1 | Annabel & Rob Archibald | 58kg | $3.40 | |
| 3rd | 16 | Let It Beel | 6 | Luke Nolen | P G Moody & Katherine Coleman | 58kg | $8.50 |
| 4th | 9 | Circus Circus | 8 | Jordan Childs | G M Begg | 56kg | $3.50 |
| 5th | 1 | Convaaya | 7 | E J Walsh | Matthew Cumani | 58kg | $14.00 |
| 6th | 6 | Royal Optimism | 4 | Craig Williams | C J Waller | 58kg | $16.00 |
| 7th | 3 | Hulkster | 12 | Thomas Stockdale | M Price & M Kent Jnr | 58kg | $11.00 |
| 8th | 4 | Mandraki | 2 | Luke Currie | Ben, Will & Jd Hayes | 58kg | $15.00 |
| 9th | 10 | Katiya | 10 | Jett Stanley | Brent Stanley | 56kg | $41.00 |
| 10th | 12 | Threewinesin | 14 | Lachlan King | Steven King | 56kg | $61.00 |
| Scr | 2 | Hook ''n'' Spur | 13 | John Allen | Gavin Bedggood | 58kg | |
| Scr | 7 | Savisanta | 15 | Beau Mertens | C J Waller | 58kg | |
| Scr | 8 | Amedei | 16 | Harry Coffey | M Price & M Kent Jnr | 56kg | |
| Scr | 11 | Sorcerer Lass | 11 | Lachlan Neindorf | Peter Gelagotis | 56kg | |
| Scr | 13 | Seven Oceans | 5 | M J Dee | M W Walker | 56kg | |
| Scr | 15 | Bradford | 9 | Lachlan Neindorf | Shane Nichols & Hayden Black | 58kg |
Sensational Secret presents as the standout selection being second up from a spell with a perfect second up record. The Good 4 track conditions suit perfectly and the inside barrier draw provides tactical advantage.
Blindedbythelight gets the coveted barrier 1 draw which is crucial at Bendigo. While first up from a spell, her second up record suggests improvement to come. The Luke Nolen booking and light weight provide additional advantages. Her recent Ballarat second shows she has ability when ready.
Testy Nic is the complete unknown in this field but the John Allen booking and Andrew Noblet training combination demands respect. The first-time cross-over nose band suggests they've identified and addressed a breathing issue. While risky, debut runners can surprise in maiden company.
While first up from a long spell is concerning, his form before the break showed consistent improvement.
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 7 | Blindedbythelight | 1 | Luke Nolen | P G Moody & Katherine Coleman | 57.5kg | $4.20 |
| 2nd | 10 | Sensational Secret | 4 | Jordan Childs | G M Begg | 57.5kg | $1.70 |
| 3rd | 8 | Flash Alice | 11 | Daniel Stackhouse | P Stokes | 57.5kg | $9.00 |
| 4th | 1 | Manifest The Milli | 14 | Jamie Mott | D T O''Brien | 59.5kg | $11.00 |
| 5th | 2 | Paltinian | 9 | Rhys Mc Leod | Jarrod Robinson | 59.5kg | $21.00 |
| 6th | 14 | Cimerion Cove | 16 | Jarrod Fry | P Koumis | 59.5kg | $101.00 |
| 7th | 3 | Shujinko | 7 | Christine Puls | P A Preusker | 59.5kg | $51.00 |
| 8th | 13 | Jappalouis | 5 | Lachlan King | Ben Brisbourne | 59.5kg | $151.00 |
| 9th | 12 | Where''s My Tiara | 3 | Harry Coffey | Mitchell Freedman | 57.5kg | $21.00 |
| Scr | 4 | Testy Nic | 8 | John Allen | Andrew Noblet | 59.5kg | |
| Scr | 5 | Avina | 6 | Ms Allison Sheehan | 57.5kg | ||
| Scr | 6 | Black Eyed Blonde | 13 | Ms W Kelly | 57.5kg | ||
| Scr | 9 | Mystic Rapture | 12 | Billy Egan | Mark & Levi Kavanagh | 57.5kg | |
| Scr | 11 | Tarcoola Belle | 15 | Jett Stanley | D M Noonan | 57.5kg | |
| Scr | 15 | Tallingas Flame | 2 | Brittany Button | Matthew Hahne | 54.5kg | |
| Scr | 16 | Oie De Toulouse | 10 | S V Brown | 59.5kg |
The standout selection based on class advantage and recent form. Has been racing in Group company and drops significantly in grade to maiden level. The step to 1600m suits his racing pattern.
Another with significant class credentials dropping from Listed company. Recent Geelong fourth shows she's ready to fire, while the inside barrier is crucial with the rail out.
Consistent placegetter who races well fresh and should appreciate the step up to 1600m. The inside barrier draw is crucial and his staying background suggests this distance will suit. Represents each-way value despite maiden status.
Lightly raced mare who showed promise with third last start and should improve second up. The Allen booking is a strong positive indicator from the Freedman stable.
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 10 | Crown Of Russia | 10 | Craig Williams | D T O''Brien | 57kg | $14.00 |
| 2nd | 9 | Autumn Mystery | 6 | Patrick Moloney | Rory Hunter | 57kg | $1.30 |
| 3rd | 2 | Jawsome Rob | 9 | W Gordon | Annalise Maragos | 59.5kg | $61.00 |
| 4th | 8 | Akari Spirit | 4 | Luke Currie | Ben, Will & Jd Hayes | 57kg | $12.00 |
| 5th | 5 | Divine Clementine | 5 | John Allen | Mitchell Freedman | 57.5kg | $15.00 |
| 6th | 12 | Two Stroke Baby | 13 | Lachlan Neindorf | Jarrod Robinson | 55kg | $41.00 |
| 7th | 7 | Move The Torana | 1 | Harry Coffey | L Smith | 57.5kg | $7.50 |
| 8th | 3 | Kazungula | 2 | Rhys Mc Leod | Jarrod Robinson | 59.5kg | $26.00 |
| 9th | 13 | Mighty Mac | 11 | Toby Lake | 59.5kg | $91.00 | |
| 10th | 1 | Burning Sensation | 8 | Cameron Quilty | Saab Hasan | 59.5kg | $151.00 |
| Scr | 4 | Royal Beau | 3 | Billy Egan | Jack Laing | 59.5kg | |
| Scr | 6 | Gyra | 7 | Thomas Stockdale | C Maher | 57.5kg | |
| Scr | 11 | Seychelles | 12 | M J Dee | P G Moody & Katherine Coleman | 55kg |
Her 1 win from 3 starts record shows quality, while the 123-day break should have her primed. Luke Nolen's booking and the mare's strong fresh record make her the top winning chance despite the class rise.
Tournelle brings excellent recent form with strong placing consistency and a proven 1400m record. Her recent second at Geelong shows she's in peak form, and Jamie Mott's booking adds confidence. The mare's ability to find the frame consistently makes her a strong each-way proposition.
Her second-up positioning is ideal, and Daniel Stackhouse's booking suggests stable confidence. The mare's recent improvement trend makes her a solid each-way chance despite distance concerns.
His consistent form before the spell, including multiple placings, suggests ability above this level.
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 9 | Eishaa | 1 | Ryan Hurdle | P A Preusker | 59kg | $31.00 |
| 2nd | 10 | Tournelle | 10 | Jamie Mott | A & S Freedman | 59kg | $4.20 |
| 3rd | 8 | Navy Heart | 7 | M J Dee | C Maher | 59.5kg | $9.50 |
| 4th | 3 | Bancoora | 5 | Thomas Stockdale | P A Preusker | 61kg | $5.50 |
| 5th | 7 | Mcadam | 11 | Harry Coffey | D T O''Brien | 60kg | $7.50 |
| 6th | 12 | Street Lark | 4 | Luke Nolen | P G Moody & Katherine Coleman | 58.5kg | $2.70 |
| 7th | 14 | Flamboyant Lad | 8 | John Allen | C Maher | 60kg | $7.00 |
| 8th | 2 | Samurai Star | 15 | Jarrod Fry | Mitchell Freedman | 62kg | $51.00 |
| Scr | 1 | The Nephew | 3 | Sarah Field | P Kearney | 60kg | |
| Scr | 4 | Battaglia | 2 | W Gordon | Brett Scott | 60.5kg | |
| Scr | 5 | Tatsu | 14 | Lachlan Neindorf | Lloyd Kennewell | 60.5kg | |
| Scr | 6 | Where''s Poppy | 16 | Thomas Carberry | 60.5kg | ||
| Scr | 11 | Finale | 13 | Billy Egan | C I Brown | 58.5kg | |
| Scr | 13 | Long Brew | 12 | Luke Currie | Lee & Shannon Hope | 58kg | |
| Scr | 15 | Moor Mumm | 6 | Dan O''Sullivan | 58kg | ||
| Scr | 16 | Mrs Secombe | 9 | Daniel Stackhouse | Robert Hickmott | 57.5kg |
Thurmond presents as the standout selection with a perfect record at today's distance and strong recent form. The Symon Wilde-trained gelding won impressively last start at Swan Hill over 2400m and has shown consistent improvement. His staying pedigree and proven heavy track ability make him ideally suited to today's conditions.
The Maher-trained mare showed quality in her recent third at Sandown and her excellent barrier draw gives her every chance to be prominent early and sustain a strong finish.
Golden Hips brings the best heavy track credentials to this race with an outstanding 50% strike rate on heavy going.
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 3 | Thurmond | 3 | Linda Meech | Symon Wilde | 60kg | $4.20 |
| 2nd | 8 | Mawhera | 9 | Harry Coffey | Mick Nolan | 56.5kg | $6.50 |
| 3rd | 7 | Weekend Lover | 6 | Cian Macredmond | Ms P Reeve | 58kg | $7.50 |
| 4th | 6 | Foire De Trone | 2 | John Allen | C Maher | 58kg | $4.80 |
| 5th | 1 | Untethered | 5 | Sarah Field | P Kearney | 58.5kg | $2.90 |
| 6th | 2 | Rezone | 12 | Thomas Stockdale | M Price & M Kent Jnr | 60kg | $8.50 |
| Scr | 4 | Golden Hips | 4 | Daniel Stackhouse | Jason Warren | 59kg | |
| Scr | 5 | Suffolk Star | 7 | Tom Madden | P A Preusker | 58.5kg | |
| Scr | 9 | Aberlutely | 10 | Pat Carey & Harris Walker | 56kg | ||
| Scr | 10 | Christmas | 1 | E J Walsh | P A Preusker | 55.5kg | |
| Scr | 11 | Toganmain | 11 | Ben O''Farrell | 54.5kg | ||
| Scr | 12 | Dashing Donkey | 8 | Jett Stanley | Olivia Osborne | 54kg |
Balastier presents as the standout selection with a perfect 2 from 3 record at today's 1100m distance. Second up from a spell with excellent first up statistics (2 wins from 4 starts), he drops significantly in class from Group 3 level.
Masked Marauder brings a perfect Bendigo record and strong first up form to this assignment. His recent Warrnambool win demonstrates current fitness, but being second up from a spell with a poor second up record and the wide barrier draw are significant concerns for this competitive field.
Excenia boasts a perfect record at Bendigo including a win at today's exact distance. However, first up concerns and the wide barrier draw present challenges that prevent her from being the top selection.
Bossy Star offers excellent value despite the class rise, having shown remarkable consistency with his recent win.
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 3 | Balastier | 3 | Thomas Prebble | D T O''Brien | 59.5kg | $2.20 |
| 2nd | 15 | Areyoureadyforit | 1 | John Allen | Archie Alexander | 57.5kg | $12.00 |
| 3rd | 4 | Bossy Star | 14 | Daniel Stackhouse | M M Laurie | 61kg | $6.00 |
| 4th | 13 | Struggle Street | 5 | Thomas Stockdale | P A Preusker | 58kg | $26.00 |
| 5th | 2 | Albanian I Am | 6 | Brad Rawiller | P Koumis | 61kg | $7.00 |
| 6th | 5 | Masked Marauder | 10 | Linda Meech | Tom Dabernig | 61kg | $16.00 |
| 7th | 1 | Nasraawy | 4 | Jade Smith | Gavin Bedggood | 58kg | $10.00 |
| 8th | 11 | Seattle Hope | 2 | Brooke King | Mitchell Freedman | 56kg | $41.00 |
| 9th | 6 | Starchienne | 15 | Jett Stanley | Brent Stanley | 61kg | $31.00 |
| Scr | 7 | Edges Diamond | 12 | John Allen | Maddie Raymond & Patrick Bell | 60kg | |
| Scr | 8 | Spirit Of Jo | 7 | Jarrod Fry | Lee & Shannon Hope | 59.5kg | |
| Scr | 9 | Chewing Gum | 9 | Harry Coffey | Ben, Will & Jd Hayes | 59kg | |
| Scr | 10 | Royal Lass | 8 | Billy Egan | Lee & Shannon Hope | 58.5kg | |
| Scr | 12 | Excenia | 11 | M J Dee | T & C McEvoy | 56kg | |
| Scr | 14 | Raven''s Silver | 16 | Lachlan King | Ben Brisbourne | 60kg | |
| Scr | 16 | French Lolly | 13 | Jett Stanley | Olivia Osborne | 59.5kg |
Lightly-raced gelding with impressive credentials including a narrow maiden win at Caulfield Heath. The 1 win from 2 starts record shows quality, and his third at this distance on debut demonstrates suitability. While first up from a long spell, his class edge and good track record make him the standout.
Progressive mare who won impressively at this track and distance last start, giving her a significant course advantage. The 1 win from 1 start at Bendigo over 1600m is compelling, and barrier 1 provides tactical advantage. Class rise is the main concern.
The class drop from elite level racing provides confidence, though his poor record on Good tracks is concerning. Second up placement suggests he's building fitness.
His 1 win from 2 starts at 1600m and good track record provide confidence.
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 10 | Options | 4 | Harry Coffey | T & C McEvoy | 58kg | $6.00 |
| 2nd | 9 | Budjik Boy | 10 | Campbell Rawiller | P A Preusker | 59.5kg | $6.50 |
| 3rd | 4 | His Finest Hour | 14 | Beau Mertens | M Price & M Kent Jnr | 60kg | $3.90 |
| 4th | 1 | Leonchroi | 9 | Thomas Stockdale | M Price & M Kent Jnr | 61kg | $5.50 |
| 5th | 14 | Sierra Dee Jay | 2 | John Allen | Thomas Carberry | 59.5kg | $12.00 |
| 6th | 6 | Maputo | 5 | Rhys Mc Leod | Jarrod Robinson | 60kg | $19.00 |
| 7th | 8 | Triomphe | 8 | Jarrod Fry | Symon Wilde | 60kg | $18.00 |
| 8th | 3 | Foix | 3 | M J Dee | C Maher | 60kg | $12.00 |
| 9th | 11 | Vincentina | 1 | John Allen | C Maher | 58kg | $5.00 |
| Scr | 2 | Storm Ahead | 16 | Jamie Mott | Julius Sandhu | 60.5kg | |
| Scr | 5 | Hot Too Go | 6 | Daniel Stackhouse | D T O''Brien | 60kg | |
| Scr | 7 | Mercante | 15 | Brad Rawiller | N A Blackiston | 60kg | |
| Scr | 12 | Starfleet Command | 13 | Ryan Hurdle | Robert Hickmott | 57.5kg | |
| Scr | 13 | Golden Mikki | 7 | Tom Madden | P A Preusker | 59.5kg | |
| Scr | 15 | Miss Trustful | 12 | M J Dee | C Maher | 57kg | |
| Scr | 16 | Seethru | 11 | W Gordon | Josh Cartwright | 59kg |
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