Punt like a Pro, without the know!
Victoria · Wednesday 17 September 2025
Our top pick won 1 of 8 races at Bendigo. Every pick, our analysis and the full results are below.
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Thundering Falcon presents as the standout selection with his excellent distance record and strong recent form. His 2nd placing at Geelong over 2400m on Soft 5 conditions is the best form reference in this field. The Craig Williams booking signals serious intent, and his light weight of 57.5kg provides a significant advantage. Despite the class rise, his upward trajectory and distance suitability make him the logical choice.
Highland Glory brings valuable track experience and strong recent form to this contest. Her 2nd at Sandown-Hillside over the distance shows she's in good order, and her Bendigo record of 1 win from 8 starts demonstrates track suitability. The inside barrier and Luke Currie's booking add appeal, though her 0 wins from 9 starts at 2400m is a concern.
His improving form trend and good barrier position are positives, but the step up in class and lack of distance success at 2400m present challenges. The soft track conditions are relatively untested for this gelding.
Her recent 2nd at Benalla shows current form, and her wet track credentials with wins on both soft and heavy going suit today's conditions. The Patrick Moloney booking and light weight provide additional appeal.
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 1 | Callawadda | 3 | Jack Hill | Brady Cross | 60kg | $3.80 |
| 2nd | 3 | Alpine Rocket | 2 | Harry Coffey | Andrew Bobbin | 59kg | $8.00 |
| 3rd | 7 | Azeola | 6 | Patrick Moloney | Ben Brisbourne | 55.5kg | $14.00 |
| 4th | 5 | Highland Glory | 1 | Luke Currie | Dan O''Sullivan | 56.5kg | $2.70 |
| 5th | 6 | Tradeworx | 5 | Paul Gatt | S V Brown | 56.5kg | $17.00 |
| 6th | 4 | Thundering Falcon | 7 | Craig Williams | D T O''Brien | 57.5kg | $3.20 |
| Scr | 2 | Ziggi Rocks | 4 | Cian Macredmond | Ms M Cunningham | 59.5kg |
Ferocious Frankie appeals as the main danger with her strong first up record and significant class drop from Open company. The filly gets weight relief and Blake Shinn's booking suggests stable confidence. Her maiden win at Cranbourne was impressive, and the class drop should see her competitive despite soft track inexperience.
Single Choice brings the most consistent recent form with strong placings and a maiden win. His soft track experience gives him an edge over several rivals, and the Matthew Cumani stable is respected. The step up in class is manageable from maiden level, making him a solid each-way proposition.
While the class rise is significant, his impressive maiden win and wet track ability make him a strong value proposition.
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 5 | Single Choice | 5 | E J Walsh | Matthew Cumani | 59kg | $6.00 |
| 2nd | 2 | Mongolian Gobi | 1 | Daniel Stackhouse | D T O''Brien | 59.5kg | $3.90 |
| 3rd | 1 | Diamond Gust | 3 | Mark Zahra | M M Laurie | 59.5kg | $2.20 |
| 4th | 6 | Ferocious Frankie | 4 | Blake Shinn | T Busuttin & N Young | 57.5kg | $6.00 |
| 5th | 3 | Axiom | 2 | Jamie Mott | Gavin Bedggood | 59kg | $8.50 |
| 6th | 7 | Drumcondra | 6 | Teodore Nugent | R P Wellington | 57.5kg | $71.00 |
| Scr | 4 | Imaginate | 7 | Ben Allen | Ben, Will & Jd Hayes | 59kg |
She's Speedy presents as the standout selection with exceptional consistency, recording 5 seconds and 2 thirds from 8 starts.
The I Am Invincible gelding has been gelded since that run and draws well with Jamie Kah taking the ride. Second-up improvement expected from this well-bred type.
Keep It Real impressed on debut with a close second at Wangaratta on soft going, showing 0 wins from 1 start but a strong placing. The Too Darn Hot gelding has soft track experience and comes from the in-form Freedman stable. Second-up improvement likely despite the inside barrier draw.
Her debut third at Sale on soft going shows ability, recording 0 wins from 1 start but a placing. The booking of Williams suggests stable confidence, and the good barrier draw helps her chances significantly.
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 12 | Serinda | 4 | Craig Williams | D T O''Brien | 55kg | $7.00 |
| 2nd | 6 | Keep It Real | 2 | Daniel Stackhouse | A & S Freedman | 57kg | $6.50 |
| 3rd | 7 | Kirksville | 7 | Luke Nolen | P G Moody & Katherine Coleman | 57kg | $14.00 |
| 4th | 5 | Jaguar Paw | 5 | Luke Currie | R D Griffiths | 57kg | $9.50 |
| 5th | 4 | Hyde Park Corner | 6 | Jamie Kah | Lloyd Kennewell | 57kg | $3.10 |
| 6th | 9 | Starista | 8 | Jamie Mott | John McArdle | 57kg | $41.00 |
| 7th | 3 | She''s Speedy | 10 | Thomas Stockdale | Jerome Hunter | 57.5kg | $11.00 |
| 8th | 1 | Left Hook | 1 | Blake Shinn | M Price & M Kent Jnr | 59.5kg | $4.80 |
| 9th | 11 | Secret Glory | 12 | Harry Coffey | C Maher | 55kg | $14.00 |
| 10th | 8 | Sox | 9 | Patrick Moloney | M M Laurie | 57kg | $31.00 |
| Scr | 2 | Seeing Red | 3 | Jye Mc Neil | E Jusufovic | 59.5kg | |
| Scr | 10 | Sassy For Sure | 11 | Lachlan Neindorf | P Stokes | 55kg |
King Maywin presents as the most reliable option with consistent form including a third at this exact distance. The Blake Shinn booking is significant, and first-time gear changes suggest connections expect improvement.
Valda Warrior drops significantly in class after competing in Listed company.
The addition of winkers for the first time suggests the trainer expects further improvement, and the good barrier draw provides tactical options. The form trend is positive despite being winless.
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 6 | Obvious | 7 | Ben Allen | G Eurell | 58kg | $2.50 |
| 2nd | 15 | Grand Omaha | 5 | M M Laurie | 56kg | $21.00 | |
| 3rd | 1 | Brave Danza | 9 | E J Walsh | Matthew Cumani | 58kg | $11.00 |
| 4th | 2 | Intervened | 2 | Thomas Stockdale | C Maher | 58kg | $18.00 |
| 5th | 12 | Lilac Girl | 6 | Teodore Nugent | G Waterhouse & A Bott | 56kg | $26.00 |
| 6th | 13 | Valda Warrior | 13 | Jett Stanley | R G Symons | 56kg | $31.00 |
| 7th | 7 | Patriot Wolf | 1 | Jamie Kah | Ben, Will & Jd Hayes | 58kg | $7.50 |
| 8th | 3 | King Maywin | 10 | Blake Shinn | G Eurell | 58kg | $2.60 |
| 9th | 10 | Itsagiven | 11 | Carleen Hefel | David & Coral Feek | 56kg | $51.00 |
| 10th | 8 | Shaw Can Fly | 8 | Jordan Childs | D T O''Brien | 58kg | $41.00 |
| Scr | 4 | Matsuda | 12 | M J Dee | C Maher | 58kg | |
| Scr | 5 | Nihancan | 3 | Lachlan King | J G Symons & S Laxon | 58kg | |
| Scr | 9 | Za Za Best | 4 | Luke Currie | T Busuttin & N Young | 58kg | |
| Scr | 11 | Katiya | 15 | Dean Yendall | Brent Stanley | 56kg | |
| Scr | 14 | Zouclaire | 14 | Craig Williams | C Maher | 56kg |
First up specialist with excellent fresh record gets ideal barrier 1 draw on soft track. Gear change removing cross-over nose band suggests trainer confidence in improvement. Strong staying pedigree and recent metropolitan form at higher class levels provides solid foundation despite limited overall record.
Consistent galloper in excellent recent form dropping in class. Soft track experience and proven 1600m ability offset concerns about wide barrier and top weight.
Consistent performer with strong recent form including placing at this track last start. Excellent soft track record and proven 1600m ability provide confidence. Class rise is concern but recent form suggests ready for the step up.
Heavy track specialist who won last start at Moe. Country track experience and proven 1600m ability make her a solid value proposition.
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 3 | Blazing Sword | 10 | Mark Zahra | T Fitzsimmons | 60.5kg | $4.40 |
| 2nd | 5 | The Printer | 3 | Craig Newitt | Matthew Cumani | 60kg | $9.00 |
| 3rd | 4 | Teser | 11 | Jordan Childs | G Eurell | 60.5kg | $4.80 |
| 3rd | 8 | Shidan | 7 | Ben Allen | Adele Garraway | 59kg | $8.00 |
| 5th | 7 | Fisherman''s Beach | 1 | Jamie Mott | Gavin Bedggood | 59.5kg | $4.40 |
| 6th | 10 | Mosamour | 2 | Jye Mc Neil | C J Waller | 56.5kg | $31.00 |
| 7th | 9 | Freud | 4 | Blake Shinn | M, W & J Hawkes | 58.5kg | $7.50 |
| 8th | 6 | Budjik Boy | 9 | Campbell Rawiller | P A Preusker | 59.5kg | $8.50 |
| 9th | 2 | Lika Swift | 5 | Rose Hammond | Ms G Johnstone | 58kg | $41.00 |
| 10th | 1 | Samurai Star | 8 | Jarrod Fry | Mitchell Freedman | 62kg | $101.00 |
| Scr | 11 | Ninyo | 6 | Teodore Nugent | Aaron Laing | 54kg |
Delicate Lady stands out with her perfect record at this track and distance, winning her maiden here in July. Her recent form is excellent, finishing 2nd last start at Bendigo, and she handles soft conditions well. The top weight is a concern but her class edge and track familiarity make her the standout selection.
Furosshi was excellent when 2nd at this track last start, beaten a nose. The soft track is a query but her recent Bendigo form and Blake Shinn booking suggest she's well placed to go one better.
Kokako brings excellent first up statistics and the Jamie Kah factor. Her limited experience at the distance and track conditions are concerns, but her class and the champion jockey booking suggest she's been well prepared for this assignment despite the long spell.
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 5 | Kokako | 1 | Jamie Kah | Lloyd Kennewell | 60.5kg | $3.90 |
| 2nd | 7 | Regal Tycoon | 3 | Jamie Mott | John McArdle | 60kg | $8.50 |
| 3rd | 3 | Furosshi | 2 | Blake Shinn | Gavin Bedggood | 60.5kg | $3.70 |
| 4th | 14 | Eco Force | 8 | Jordan Childs | G M Begg | 57.5kg | $16.00 |
| 5th | 4 | Happy Tiers | 9 | Ben Allen | Charlotte Littlefield | 60.5kg | $6.50 |
| 6th | 2 | Delicate Lady | 14 | Thomas Stockdale | Jerome Hunter | 61.5kg | $5.00 |
| 7th | 1 | Tapo | 4 | Rose Hammond | Ms G Johnstone | 59kg | $14.00 |
| 8th | 12 | Sistine Tunnel | 7 | Harry Coffey | Andrew Noblet | 59kg | $31.00 |
| 9th | 13 | Duty Calls | 10 | Daniel Stackhouse | Simon Zahra | 58.5kg | $26.00 |
| 10th | 16 | Kalkee | 5 | R G Symons | 57.5kg | $201.00 | |
| 11th | 9 | Smokey Warrior | 17 | Teodore Nugent | Darren Stumpo | 59.5kg | $91.00 |
| 12th | 11 | Over Shady | 6 | Stephen Brown | Kate Goodrich | 59kg | $201.00 |
| Scr | 6 | Persian Caviar | 15 | Luke Cartwright | P G Moody & Katherine Coleman | 59kg | |
| Scr | 8 | Secretdream | 12 | E J Walsh | Matthew Cumani | 59.5kg | |
| Scr | 10 | Struggle Street | 11 | Jack Hill | P A Preusker | 59.5kg | |
| Scr | 15 | Self Serve | 16 | D T O''Brien | 58.5kg | ||
| Scr | 17 | Dominant Miss | 13 | K E Horobin | 56.5kg |
Trembles presents as the standout selection with a potent combination of class drop, first up ability, and distance specialization.
Grinzinger Sun offers strong each-way value with her excellent first up record and perfect Bendigo strike rate. Craig Williams' booking and the mare's consistent form pattern make her a serious threat despite soft track concerns.
Lunar Module's outstanding 1000m record and strong second up pattern make her a genuine chance despite the class rise.
The class rise is a concern, but her track advantage and recent winning form make her a worthwhile value play.
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 8 | Trembles | 9 | Mark Zahra | A & S Freedman | 59kg | $2.35 |
| 2nd | 5 | Bine | 1 | Linda Meech | Tom Dabernig | 60kg | $9.00 |
| 3rd | 11 | Foragoodcause | 13 | Dean Yendall | M J Williams | 58kg | $8.50 |
| 4th | 6 | Interest Point | 4 | Luke Currie | M M Laurie | 60kg | $8.00 |
| 5th | 13 | Grinzinger Sun | 3 | Craig Williams | D T O''Brien | 57.5kg | $4.20 |
| 6th | 1 | Colsridge | 11 | Beau Treloar | A G Pace | 59.5kg | $21.00 |
| 7th | 3 | Ten Commandments | 10 | W Gordon | P A Preusker | 62kg | $61.00 |
| 8th | 9 | Mistavain | 6 | Neil Farley | A R Coffey | 58.5kg | $41.00 |
| 9th | 2 | Gitalong | 5 | Luke Cartwright | Ben, Will & Jd Hayes | 61kg | $13.00 |
| 10th | 12 | Leave No Doubt | 7 | Harry Coffey | T & C McEvoy | 58kg | $21.00 |
| Scr | 4 | Lunar Module | 12 | Jamie Mott | Gavin Bedggood | 60.5kg | |
| Scr | 7 | Pocket Size | 2 | Luke Nolen | Bill Papazaharoudakis | 60kg | |
| Scr | 10 | Daella | 8 | Jacob Noonan | C I Brown | 58kg |
Lightly raced gelding with exceptional record of 2 wins from 3 starts returns first up where he's previously won. Despite soft track inexperience, his quality and class edge make him the standout.
Well-bred gelding with strong credentials returning first up where he's won before. The massive class drop from Group 2 level gives him a significant advantage over this field. Mark Zahra's engagement and gear changes suggest the stable expects improvement despite the lengthy break.
His soft track experience gives him an edge in these conditions, and Jamie Kah's booking suggests the stable believes he can handle the class rise. The blinkers first time addition could provide the extra improvement needed.
Unbeaten mare with perfect wet track credentials and course experience. Her recent heavy track victory at this venue gives her a significant advantage, and the apprentice claim helps offset the class rise.
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 14 | Gold Medallist | 7 | Luke Cartwright | P G Moody & Katherine Coleman | 57kg | $7.00 |
| 2nd | 6 | Overactive | 8 | Blake Shinn | A & S Freedman | 61kg | $10.00 |
| 3rd | 10 | Our Wishbone | 6 | Jordan Childs | Archie Alexander | 60kg | $19.00 |
| 4th | 4 | Harrumph Harrumph | 2 | Craig Williams | G Eurell | 61kg | $2.40 |
| 5th | 8 | Entrusting | 4 | Mark Zahra | Ben, Will & Jd Hayes | 60.5kg | $6.00 |
| 6th | 16 | Rock Them Jools | 10 | Jamie Kah | C J Waller | 58.5kg | $6.00 |
| 7th | 1 | Belthil | 12 | Harry Coffey | Andrew Bobbin | 62kg | $21.00 |
| 8th | 2 | Dark Harmony | 1 | Linda Meech | Aaron Purcell | 61.5kg | $71.00 |
| 9th | 3 | Van Roy | 18 | Tom Madden | Aaron Purcell | 61.5kg | $101.00 |
| 10th | 12 | Nic''s Choice | 5 | Daniel Stackhouse | J F Moloney | 59kg | $12.00 |
| 11th | 7 | The Nephew | 15 | W Gordon | P Kearney | 61kg | $151.00 |
| Scr | 5 | Miso | 13 | Jamie Mott | Daniel Bowman | 61kg | |
| Scr | 9 | Shaalute | 3 | Rose Hammond | M M Laurie | 57.5kg | |
| Scr | 11 | Cinematic Star | 17 | Jamie Kah | C Maher | 59.5kg | |
| Scr | 13 | Coco Jen | 9 | Luke Currie | M M Laurie | 58.5kg | |
| Scr | 15 | Climb The Ladder | 14 | Jye Mc Neil | C J Waller | 59kg | |
| Scr | 17 | Smart Deel | 16 | Reece Goodwin | 56.5kg | ||
| Scr | 18 | Finale | 11 | C I Brown | 56.5kg |
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