Bendigo tips and results

Our price $2.80 · SP $2.45 · Declan Bates

Amazake brings the strongest form references, dropping from Listed/Open grade to a provincial maiden. His 2nd placing at Flemington in Open company is superior to anything his rivals have achieved. Second-up today after a solid 6th at Geelong, he has the class edge and should appreciate the step up to 1500m. Bendigo's long straight will suit his finishing style.

Our price $5.00 · SP $9.00 · Billy Egan

The quick 11-day backup suggests fitness won't be an issue, and the booking of Billy Egan is a positive sign from the Liam Howley stable. As a well-bred colt by The Autumn Sun, he has the pedigree to appreciate the step up to 1500m, and Bendigo's long straight will suit.

Our price $3.50 · SP $2.60 · Declan Bates

The Rubick filly has been given time to mature with 133 days between runs and returns with a gear change (tongue tie off). With a light weight of 55kg and a good first-up record, she represents a genuine winning chance.

Our price $12.00 · SP $31.00 · Neil Farley

The mare has a strong place record with 5 seconds and 3 thirds from 18 starts, including an excellent record at this distance (13:0-4-3). She returns from a 184-day spell but has a good first-up record and gets the services of experienced jockey Neil Farley.

Our price $4.50 · SP $10.00 · Zac Spain

She's been competing in stronger company including Group 3 and Listed races, and now drops to BM64 level. As a second-up runner with a strong record in that pattern (1 win from 2 second-up attempts), she should be ready to fire. The fast tempo should suit her running style, though she'll need some luck from midfield.

Our price $6.00 · SP $9.00 · Damian Lane

Serinda brings winning form at this track and distance, having scored at Bendigo last start. While she's rising significantly in class, she's a progressive type who should improve second-up. The engagement of Damian Lane is a significant positive, and her proven ability on soft tracks is an advantage. The wide barrier is a concern, but her local track knowledge and proven ability to handle the conditions offset this.

Our price $6.00 · SP $7.00 · Luke Currie

Tanana brings solid credentials as a second-up runner with two thirds from three career starts. With Luke Currie aboard, she should get every chance from a midfield draw, though she may find one or two too good in this field.

Our price $2.20 · SP $2.60 · Zac Spain

Casual Ghai brings the strongest form credentials, dropping significantly in class after racing in Open company. His second-up record shows improvement with a third placing previously. The inside barrier draw (6) is advantageous with the current track bias favoring inside positions. While yet to win, his consistent form and class edge make him the standout selection.

Our price $5.50 · SP $14.00 · John Allen

Skydream is an interesting debutant with several positives despite the lack of form history. The advantageous barrier 4 draw is significant with the current inside bias, and the booking of quality jockey John Allen suggests stable confidence. From the Mitchell Freedman yard, this runner should get every chance from the draw in a race with predicted fast tempo.

Our price $9.00 · SP $12.00 · Declan Bates

Our price $6.50 · SP $12.00 · Jordan Childs

His last-start victory at Ballarat was impressive, and he has the tactical versatility to overcome a middle barrier. While rising in class, his consistent form and strong finishing ability make him well-suited to Bendigo's long straight. Jordan Childs is a positive jockey booking.

Our price $12.00 · SP $15.00 · Craig Newitt

The booking of Craig Newitt is significant, and he's drawn to get a good run from barrier 5. While his first-up run was disappointing, his overall profile suggests he can bounce back strongly at Bendigo, especially with the long straight suiting his finishing style.

Our price $4.50 · SP $9.00 · Thomas Stockdale

She's proven at the distance with a win and two thirds from three attempts and drops in class here. The Maher stable is in good form, and she appears perfectly placed to capitalize on her current fitness peak.

Our price $5.50 · SP $7.50 · Declan Bates

New Kingdom presents as a progressive type from the Symon Wilde stable who should improve sharply second-up. His only career win came when second-up, and he's drawn perfectly in barrier 1 to take advantage of the inside bias.

Our price $7.00 · SP $6.50 · Jordan Childs

Quello Dorato brings solid consistent form with a win and two placings from his last three starts. He's proven at the distance with an identical record of 1-0-2 from 3 attempts. The O'Brien-trained gelding has been freshened after 59 days and retains the services of Jordan Childs. The wide barrier is the main concern, but he has the tactical speed to overcome it.

Our price $9.00 · SP $26.00 · Billy Egan

The Lee & Shannon Hope-trained gelding has been freshened after 35 days and gets the services of the experienced Billy Egan. The wide barrier is a concern, but he has the tactical versatility to overcome it.

Our price $2.80 · SP $3.20 · John Allen

Second-up today after a 23-day freshen, he's drawn to get a good run midfield with John Allen aboard. The 4YO has shown tactical versatility in his two wins and should handle this class with ease. Represents the best winning chance.

Our price $12.00 · SP $19.00 · Sam Kennedy Roessling

With 4 wins from 18 starts at this distance and 2 wins from 11 starts at Bendigo, he has the track/distance credentials to surprise. The good barrier draw and Sam Kennedy's claim are additional positives.