Bendigo – Good 4 – 8 Races

Code: BBT500

R1 – 1300m Clubarham Maiden Plate

Preview: Open way to start the Bendigo card with plenty of unraced talent engaged. Zephyr Song should improve sharply second-up after a forgive run at Kyneton, while the Hayes-trained pair Cherry Hills and The Alpina Penguin have both shown ability at the jump-outs. Goodness also profiles well from a strong stable and has drawn to get every chance.

Selections:
8. Zephyr Song – $2.70

1. Cherry Hills – $3.80
2. The Alpina Penguin – $6.00
3. Goodness – $4.80

R2 – 1300m HJ Miller Electrical Maiden Plate

Preview: Kandinsky looks the clear horse to beat after a strong Seymour effort behind quality form references and maps for a soft run. Texture resumes with upside and should appreciate further later in the prep, while Harbour Town has caught attention at the trials. Tsavo also comes through the same key form race and can improve.

Selections:
6. Kandinsky – $1.85
8. Texture – $7.00
5. Harbour Town – $4.60
9. Tsavo – $13.00

R3 – 1000m Cathcart Smash Repairs Maiden Plate

Preview: A tricky juvenile contest but Aerial Pursuit has trialled sharply and showed a strong turn of foot at Cranbourne leading in. Home Invasion returns after tackling stronger company earlier in the season and has looked sharp in recent hit-outs. Oceans Blue and Frewdamoss are both respected debutants who have shown promise at jump-outs.

Selections:

1. Aerial Pursuit – $6.50
2. Home Invasion – $2.50
3. Oceans Blue – $3.60
4. Frewdamoss – $12.00

R4 – 1100m Ross Caldwell Plumbing Maiden Plate

Preview: This maiden looks a reliable form race with several progressive types engaged. Varadero was excellent on debut behind a smart winner and holds appeal if she reproduces that effort. Tatakai Uta resumes after a promising debut placing, while Path Of Heroes continues to race consistently. Jackpot Park also profiles as an improver second-up.

Selections:
9. Varadero – $4.00
8. Tatakai Uta – $3.50
6. Path Of Heroes – $5.00
4. Jackpot Park – $8.50

R5 – 1600m Evergreen Turf BM66 Handicap

Preview: Couldthisbetheone maps to control the speed after a solid Cranbourne victory and looks suited again. She’s Pretty Rich drops in grade after a strong closing run at Caulfield, while Pearl King was impressive first-up and can improve rising in trip. Burlington Gate appeals as a knockout hope with expected improvement second-up.

Selections:

1. Couldthisbetheone – $5.00
2. She’s Pretty Rich – $4.60
3. Pearl King – $9.00
4. Burlington Gate – $17.00

R6 – 1300m Budget Car & Truck Hire Class 1 Handicap

Preview: Clevor Trever resumes off a smart Seymour maiden win and has looked sharp at the jump-outs leading in. Golden Spritz maps perfectly from the inside gate after a narrow Cranbourne defeat, while Join The Que brings strong last-start figures into this. Centu Cavaddi can charge late if the tempo suits.

Selections:
4. Clevor Trever – $3.00
2. Golden Spritz – $5.00
6. Join The Que – $6.50

1. Centu Cavaddi – $6.50

R7 – 1100m Bendigo Mazda BM66 Handicap

Preview: Prince Tycoon drops back to non-metro grade and clearly has the talent to take beating if right first-up. Conflict has been racing consistently in stronger company and can improve again, while Some People Callme resumes off a dominant Seymour win. Regal Might also profiles well fresh from a break.

Selections:
2. Prince Tycoon – $3.40
9. Conflict – $5.00
3. Some People Callme – $12.00
8. Regal Might – $15.00

R8 – 1400m Ladbrokes BM70 Handicap

Preview: Dramaticus gets another chance after a luckless Pakenham run and looks well placed again in a race lacking depth. Epimeles drops sharply in grade and can bounce back, while Street Lark resumes off solid jump-outs and appeals fresh. Chartres can improve at odds returning to this level.

Selections:
10. Dramaticus – $2.90
8. Epimeles – $5.50
14. Street Lark – $10.00
2. Chartres – $19.00

Code: BBT500