Bendigo (H) Race 8

Bendigo Ski Boat Centre Trot

Prize Money: $6,000

MONTANA CHEVELLE (5) put the writing on the wall with a Melton placing before she came from the back row and scored last start by 7 metres at Kilmore. Can go on with it. THE DARK THUNDER (7) has been let down by manners at her last couple but was going well prior including a resuming win at this circuit. Player if he gets it right. OOPZEE DAIZEE (2) looks close to a win after back-to-back placings, the latest a 2.3m third from this barrier at Charlton. COURAGES LAW (3) was good when third from a wider draw at Ballarat last time out.

Distance: 1650m
Class: NR 43 to 50
Track: Good
Weather: Fine
Surface: All Weather

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Astro (Fr1) 574460750x
Trainer: Bill Milner (Kilmore)
Driver: Chris Svanosio
Prize Money: $58,940
Win / Place: 10% / 38%

7 yo Bay Gelding

Sire: LOVE YOU (FR)

Dam: AURAVALE (AUS)

Rating

Stats

Career

95: 10-15-12

Distance

14: 4-1-3

Trk/Dst

3: 1-0-0

Track

21: 1-1-2

1st Up

7: 0-0-0

2nd Up

7: 2-1-0

3rd Up

7: 0-0-1

Metro

35: 3-8-4

Non-Metro

60: 7-7-8

Mobile

86: 8-13-10

Standing

9: 2-2-2

All-Weather

95: 10-15-12

Best Mile

1:58.67

Comments

Resumes. At the latest first-up run was well back in the run when 8th (Fr6) over 2180m at Kilmore well beaten by Majestic Ga Ga (2:50.00) in NR 50 to 55 on January 30 at $151. Will be better for this run and happy to watch this time.

Expected Settling Position: Leader

Last Starts days since last start

Place	Date	Track	Distance	Start	Surface	Barrier	Driver	Race Time	Mile Rate	Margin	SP	Days	Class	Prize	Prize Won	Result
7th of 7	2/10/25	Shepparton	2190m			-	Damion Wilson	2:44.80	-	2m	$0.00	-	Trial	$0	-	1. Bennie And The Jets NZ 2. Nordic Reign 3. Let It Be Me
12th of 12	14/4/25	Maryborough	2190m	Mobile	All Weather	Fr4	Ellen Tormey	2:44.20	2:00.7	51.7m	$10	14	NR 43 to 48	$4,000	$120	1. Steady Dream 2. Little Tedey 3. Off Your Faceski
5th of 7	31/3/25	Maryborough	2190m	Mobile	All Weather	Fr1	Ellen Tormey	2:43.30	2:00.0	58.6m	$7.50	13	NR 45 to 50	$4,000	$120	1. Alfie Always 2. At The Distance 3. Midnite Muscle
7th of 12	18/3/25	Shepparton	2190m	Mobile	All Weather	Sr2	Chris Alford	2:48.10	2:03.5	13.8m	$23	4	NR up to 49	$6,000	$140	1. Settle The Bill 2. Lizzies Son 3. Kalarney Prince
10th of 11	14/3/25	Melton	1720m	Mobile	All Weather	Fr3	Greg Sugars	2:08.10	1:59.8	18.1m	$13	8	NR 45 to 51	$6,000	$140	1. Ai Sedhai 2. Izarra 3. Mont Sally
6th of 9	6/3/25	Ballarat	2200m	Mobile	All Weather	Fr7	Harry O'Neill	2:46.40	2:01.7	47.3m	$6.50	2	NR up to 49	$6,000	$140	1. Baarlinee 2. Allwatfunjingles 3. Love Who

Oopzee Daizee (Fr2) 7107700023
Trainer: Joanne Franklin (Moonlight Flats)
Driver: Michael Bellman
Prize Money: $21,395
Win / Place: 14% / 35%

Nearing Another Win

5 yo Brown Mare

Sire: MAJESTIC SON (CAN)

Dam: SECRET SUNDAZE (NZ)

Rating

Stats

Career

28: 4-2-4

Distance

7: 1-0-1

Trk/Dst

3: 0-0-0

Track

6: 0-0-0

Season

5: 0-1-1

1st Up

3: 1-0-1

2nd Up

3: 1-0-0

3rd Up

3: 0-0-0

Metro

5: 0-0-0

Non-Metro

23: 4-2-4

Mobile

28: 4-2-4

All-Weather

28: 4-2-4

Best Mile

2:01.60

Comments

Two back was well beaten into second behind Manda Kyvalley at Ballarat over 2200m in a NR up to 49 on September 18 at $31. Then a handy effort when beaten by 2.25 m finishing third after a quick start, behind Paris Jamilla at Charlton over 2100m in a NR up to 49 on September 29 at $6. Could break through.

Expected Settling Position: Leader

Last Starts days since last start

Place	Date	Track	Distance	Start	Surface	Barrier	Driver	Race Time	Mile Rate	Margin	SP	Days	Class	Prize	Prize Won	Result
3rd of 6	29/9/25	Charlton	2100m	Mobile	All Weather	Fr2	Michael Bellman	2:39.50	2:02.2	2.3m	$6.00	11	NR up to 49	$4,000	$415	1. Paris Jamilla 2. Zarski 3. Oopzee Daizee
2nd of 12	18/9/25	Ballarat	2200m	Mobile	All Weather	Sr1	Michael Bellman	2:45.80	2:01.3	12.3m	$31	22	NR up to 49	$4,000	$640	1. Manda Kyvalley 2. Oopzee Daizee 3. Jessicas Story
12th of 12	27/8/25	Bendigo	1650m	Mobile	All Weather	Sr3	Jackie Barker	2:01.80	1:58.8	140.9m	$23	14	NR up to 49	$4,000	$120	1. Against The Bridle 2. Rakero Warrior NZ 3. I Am Harro
11th of 12	13/8/25	Bendigo	2150m	Mobile	All Weather	Sr4	Michael Bellman	2:40.80	2:00.3	19.5m	$151	7	NR 50 to 56	$6,000	$140	1. Shaq The Anvil 2. Romantic Nina 3. Bullapark Beno
11th of 12	6/8/25	Bendigo	1650m	Mobile	All Weather	Fr4	Michael Bellman	2:01.90	1:58.9	64.4m	$51	28	NR 50 to 55	$6,000	$140	1. Bullapark Beno 2. Amour Maternal 3. Dona Amalia
7th of 9	9/7/25	Bendigo	1650m	Mobile	All Weather	Fr2	Michael Bellman	2:02.50	1:59.5	27.8m	$34	21	NR up to 55	$6,000	$140	1. Amour Maternal 2. Ox Knox 3. Mielicki

Courages Law (Fr3) 48560x0353
Trainer: Brad Angove (Via Newstead)
Driver: Jordan Leedham (C)
Prize Money: $31,010
Win / Place: 3.33% / 30%

4 yo Bay Gelding

Sire: SUNDONS COURAGE (AUS)

Dam: TRUSCOTT LAW (AUS)

Rating

Stats

Career

30: 1-3-5

Distance

3: 0-0-0

Track

5: 1-0-3

Season

4: 0-0-2

1st Up

3: 1-0-0

2nd Up

3: 0-0-1

3rd Up

3: 0-0-0

Metro

16: 0-1-1

Non-Metro

14: 1-2-4

Mobile

28: 1-3-4

Standing

2: 0-0-1

All-Weather

30: 1-3-5

Best Mile

2:06.74

Comments

Two back was well beaten into fifth behind Montana Chevelle at Kilmore over 2180m in a NR up to 49 on September 25 at $10. Then a handy effort when well beaten into third behind Faith Full at Ballarat over 1710m in a NR 47 to 54 on October 2 at $13. Peaking now and from a favourable draw looks likely to be in the finish.

Expected Settling Position: Off Pace

Last Starts days since last start

Place	Date	Track	Distance	Start	Surface	Barrier	Driver	Race Time	Mile Rate	Margin	SP	Days	Class	Prize	Prize Won	Result
3rd of 12	2/10/25	Ballarat	1710m	Mobile	All Weather	Fr6	Jackie Barker	2:05.10	1:57.7	19.4m	$13	7	NR 47 to 54	$6,000	$600	1. Faith Full 2. Boutika 3. Courages Law
5th of 11	25/9/25	Kilmore	2180m	Mobile	All Weather	Sr4	Mark Pitt	2:48.30	2:04.2	11.3m	$10	8	NR up to 49	$6,000	$180	1. Montana Chevelle 2. Thats Your Opinion 3. Karbine
3rd of 11	17/9/25	Bendigo	2150m	Mobile	All Weather	Sr5	B C Angove	2:41.20	2:00.7	11.3m	$41	9	NR up to 49	$4,000	$415	1. Karbine 2. Rakero Warrior NZ 3. Courages Law
11th of 12	8/9/25	Maryborough	2190m	Standing	All Weather	20m	B C Angove	2:51.80	2:05.7	93.3m	$31	333	No NR	$4,000	$120	1. Ataboy Charlie 2. Montana Muscle 3. Aldebaran Anton
333 Day Spell
3rd of 3	22/3/25	Maryborough	2190m			-		-	-	0m	$0.00	-	Trial	$0	-	1. Sunny Boy 2. Alfie Always 3. Courages Law
1st of 3	15/3/25	Maryborough	2190m			-	B Angove	2:50.70	-	6m	$0.00	-	Trial	$0	-	1. Courages Law 2. Azalea Mae 3. Hestuffenough

Dels Destiny NZ (Fr4) 26184496x5
Trainer: Anne-Maree Conroy (Daylesford)
Driver: Anne-Maree Conroy
Prize Money: $81,320
Win / Place: 10% / 25%

8 yo Bay Gelding

Sire: PEGASUS SPUR (CAN)

Dam: SUENO (NZ)

Rating

Stats

Career

99: 10-8-7

Distance

8: 1-0-0

Trk/Dst

3: 1-0-0

Track

16: 4-0-0

Season

1: 0-0-0

1st Up

7: 0-0-0

2nd Up

6: 2-0-0

3rd Up

6: 1-0-1

Metro

48: 5-7-4

Non-Metro

51: 5-1-3

Mobile

70: 9-8-3

Standing

29: 1-0-4

All-Weather

99: 10-8-7

Best Mile

1:59.96

Comments

Second up after running 5th (Fr2) over 2240m after showing early speed at Melton beaten 10 m by Artigas (2:48.40) in NR 49 to 53 on September 26 at $31. Not keen on his chances in this field.

Expected Settling Position: Midfield

Last Starts days since last start

Place	Date	Track	Distance	Start	Surface	Barrier	Driver	Race Time	Mile Rate	Margin	SP	Days	Class	Prize	Prize Won	Result
5th of 11	26/9/25	Melton	2240m	Mobile	All Weather	Fr2	Anne-Maree Conroy	2:48.40	2:01.0	10.3m	$31	78	NR 49 to 53	$6,000	$180	1. Artigas 2. Old Dominion 3. Buslin Brody
78 Day Spell
6th of 9	10/7/25	Ballarat	2200m	Standing	All Weather	Fr2	Anne-Maree Conroy	2:50.40	2:04.1	24.7m	$12	13	No NR	$6,000	$140	1. Link In Bio 2. Buslin Brody 3. Im Above The Law
9th of 9	27/6/25	Geelong	1609m	Mobile	All Weather	Fr7	Anne-Maree Conroy	1:58.20	1:58.2	48.3m	$19	9	NR 50 to 55	$6,000	$140	1. Im Above The Law 2. Imperial Command NZ 3. Silent Reverie
4th of 12	18/6/25	Maryborough	2190m	Mobile	All Weather	Fr6	Eddie Conroy	2:47.30	2:02.9	7.1m	$31	6	NR up to 55	$8,000	$320	1. Coconut Mickey 2. Jessicas Story 3. Amour Maternal
4th of 11	12/6/25	Ballarat	2200m	Mobile	All Weather	Fr7	Anne-Maree Conroy	2:47.00	2:02.2	7.6m	$17	8	NR up to 55	$6,000	$300	1. Mielicki 2. The Sky Is The Limit 3. Buslin Brody
8th of 10	4/6/25	Maryborough	1690m	Mobile	All Weather	Fr6	Anne-Maree Conroy	2:06.70	2:00.6	18.4m	$11	7	NR 50 to 56	$6,000	$140	1. Kyvalley Anthony 2. Black And Gold 3. Parlezvous Patty

Montana Chevelle (Fr5) 2197187531
Trainer: S A Hall (Sedgwick)
Driver: John Caldow
Prize Money: $45,470
Win / Place: 16% / 36%

6 yo Bay Mare

Sire: SEBASTIAN K (SWE)

Dam: HILLTOWN ASHLEY (AUS)

100

Rating

Stats

Career

60: 10-5-7

Distance

8: 0-0-2

Trk/Dst

4: 0-0-0

Track

19: 4-1-2

Season

8: 2-0-1

1st Up

6: 0-0-1

2nd Up

5: 1-2-0

3rd Up

4: 1-0-2

Metro

20: 5-1-2

Non-Metro

40: 5-4-5

Mobile

60: 10-5-7

All-Weather

60: 10-5-7

Best Mile

2:00.56

Comments

Last start won by 7 m (Sr2) at Kilmore (2:48.30) beating Thats Your Opinion in NR up to 49 on September 25 at $4.40. Can win again.

Expected Settling Position: Leader

Last Starts days since last start

Place	Date	Track	Distance	Start	Surface	Barrier	Driver	Race Time	Mile Rate	Margin	SP	Days	Class	Prize	Prize Won	Result
1st of 11	25/9/25	Kilmore	2180m	Mobile	All Weather	Sr2	James Herbertson	2:48.30	2:04.2	7.1m	$4.40	6	NR up to 49	$6,000	$3,320	1. Montana Chevelle 2. Thats Your Opinion 3. Karbine
3rd of 8	19/9/25	Melton	2240m	Mobile	All Weather	Sr1	John Caldow	2:50.80	2:02.7	11.6m	$13	7	NR up to 49	$4,000	$415	1. Floating Mountain 2. Maori Tattoo 3. Montana Chevelle
5th of 10	12/9/25	Geelong	2100m	Mobile	All Weather	Sr1	John Caldow	2:40.80	2:03.2	9.2m	$19	16	NR 46 to 52	$6,000	$180	1. Keayang Francisco 2. Megaband NZ 3. Ultimate Tess
4th of 4	8/9/25	Bendigo	2150m			-	S A Hall	2:44.10	-	12m	$0.00	-	Trial	$0	-	1. Edwarde Grange 2. Likeable Rogue 3. Wish Upona Dream
7th of 9	27/8/25	Bendigo	2150m	Mobile	All Weather	Fr1	John Caldow	2:42.10	2:01.3	24.0m	$26	6	NR 50 to 55	$6,000	$140	1. Aldebaran Sue 2. Buslin Brody 3. Bennie And The Jets NZ
8th of 12	21/8/25	Ballarat	2200m	Mobile	All Weather	Fr5	John Caldow	2:44.50	2:00.3	35.9m	$21	8	NR 50 to 55	$6,000	$140	1. Charleston Avenue 2. Ringer Wells 3. Keayang Gypsy

Di Li (Fr6) 313710x769
Trainer: Brett Shipway (Carisbrook)
Driver: Brett Shipway
Prize Money: $125,225
Win / Place: 9.80% / 31%

10 yo Bay Mare

Sire: LOUEY LOUEY LOUEY (AUS)

Dam: KAN YU (AUS)

Rating

Stats

Career

153: 15-16-17

Distance

23: 6-1-1

Trk/Dst

9: 2-1-0

Track

36: 5-4-4

Season

3: 0-0-0

1st Up

6: 0-0-1

2nd Up

4: 0-0-1

3rd Up

4: 0-0-1

Metro

63: 8-7-5

Non-Metro

90: 7-9-12

Mobile

100: 10-11-10

Standing

53: 5-5-7

All-Weather

153: 15-16-17

Best Mile

1:58.68

Comments

Last start was well back in the run when 9th (Fr7) over 1690m after being wide early at Maryborough, beaten 25 m by Scar (2:05.00) in NR 48 to 55 on September 22 at $81. Two runs back 6th (Sr1) over 1710m at Ballarat beaten 50 m by Emmwallen (2:05.40) in NR 50 to 55 on September 18 at $151. Needs to lift.

Expected Settling Position: Midfield

Last Starts days since last start

Place	Date	Track	Distance	Start	Surface	Barrier	Driver	Race Time	Mile Rate	Margin	SP	Days	Class	Prize	Prize Won	Result
9th of 11	22/9/25	Maryborough	1690m	Mobile	All Weather	Fr7	Michael Bellman	2:05.00	1:59.0	26.4m	$81	4	NR 48 to 55	$6,000	$140	1. Scar 2. Bullapark Beno 3. Hold That Magic
6th of 10	18/9/25	Ballarat	1710m	Mobile	All Weather	Sr1	Brett Shipway	2:05.40	1:58.0	50.4m	$151	10	NR 50 to 55	$6,000	$140	1. Emmwallen 2. Artigas 3. No Telling Heather
7th of 12	8/9/25	Maryborough	2190m	Standing	All Weather	30m	Brett Shipway	2:51.80	2:05.7	45.2m	$26	1044	No NR	$4,000	$120	1. Ataboy Charlie 2. Montana Muscle 3. Aldebaran Anton
1044 Day Spell
3rd of 3	10/8/25	Maryborough	2190m			-	Brett Shipway	2:54.80	-	6m	$0.00	-	Trial	$0	-	1. Castles In The Sky 2. Pro Hibition 3. Di Li
- of 12	30/10/22	Maryborough	2190m	Standing	All Weather	Fr4	B Shipway	2:48.40	2:03.2	99.0m	$3.00f	7	NR up to 55	$9,000	$180	1. Mielicki 2. Berriesandcherries 3. Mumstheword
1st of 10	23/10/22	Maryborough	2190m	Standing	All Weather	Fr2	B Shipway	2:48.30	2:03.7	9.9m	$3.80f	6	NR up to 55	$7,000	$3,990	1. Di Li 2. One Over Da Son NZ 3. Mumstheword

The Dark Thunder (Fr7) 0x382x1489
Trainer: M J Mifsud (Bagshot)
Driver: Jack Laugher
Prize Money: $17,160
Win / Place: 11% / 50%

3 yo Bay Gelding

Sire: SKYVALLEY (NZ)

Dam: ARANNALEA (NZ)

Rating

Stats

Career

18: 2-2-5

Distance

7: 0-1-3

Trk/Dst

4: 0-1-1

Track

9: 1-1-1

Season

4: 1-0-0

1st Up

4: 2-0-1

2nd Up

4: 0-0-1

3rd Up

4: 0-2-1

Metro

6: 0-1-2

Non-Metro

12: 2-1-3

Mobile

17: 2-2-4

Standing

1: 0-0-1

All-Weather

18: 2-2-5

Best Mile

2:02.30

Comments

Recent form below what he is capable of. Last start broke when 9th (Fr5) over 1650m at this track, beaten 85 m by Centurion Dream (2:01.30) in NR 48 to 53 on September 24 at $4.20. The run before 8th (Sr1) over 2150m at this track beaten 45 m by Aldebaran Sue (2:42.10) in NR 50 to 55 on August 27 at $3.70. Chance with manners.

Expected Settling Position: Off Midfield

Last Starts days since last start

Place	Date	Track	Distance	Start	Surface	Barrier	Driver	Race Time	Mile Rate	Margin	SP	Days	Class	Prize	Prize Won	Result
9th of 11	24/9/25	Bendigo	1650m	Mobile	All Weather	Fr5	Jack Laugher	2:01.30	1:58.3	83.5m	$4.20	28	NR 48 to 53	$6,000	$140	1. Centurion Dream 2. Kyvalley Jetstream NZ 3. Designs
1st of 7	15/9/25	Bendigo	2150m			-	Jack Laugher	2:43.70	-	2m	$0.00	-	Trial	$0	-	1. The Dark Thunder 2. Third Eye 3. Lillys Tiger
8th of 9	27/8/25	Bendigo	2150m	Mobile	All Weather	Sr1	Jordan Leedham	2:42.10	2:01.3	46.0m	$3.70	14	NR 50 to 55	$6,000	$140	1. Aldebaran Sue 2. Buslin Brody 3. Bennie And The Jets NZ
4th of 12	13/8/25	Bendigo	2150m	Mobile	All Weather	Sr1	Jordan Leedham	2:40.80	2:00.3	4.7m	$4.20f	7	NR 50 to 56	$6,000	$300	1. Shaq The Anvil 2. Romantic Nina 3. Bullapark Beno
1st of 12	6/8/25	Bendigo	2150m	Mobile	All Weather	Fr7	Jordan Leedham	2:43.30	2:02.3	6.2m	$8.50	126	0-2 WINS	$6,000	$3,320	1. The Dark Thunder 2. Hurricane Katie 3. Ultimate Tess
126 Day Spell
1st of 4	28/7/25	Bendigo	2150m			-	Sean O'Sullivan	2:52.70	-	7m	$0.00	-	Trial	$0	-	1. The Dark Thunder 2. Pro Hibition 3. Thelmabella

Third Eye (Sr1) 05894750x0
Trainer: M G Gath (Longlea)
Driver: Matthew Gath
Prize Money: $40,300
Win / Place: 12% / 12%

4 yo Bay Mare

Sire: VOLSTEAD (USA)

Dam: ROXY MAGUIRE (NZ)

Rating

Stats

Career

25: 3-0-0

Distance

7: 2-0-0

Trk/Dst

3: 1-0-0

Track

8: 2-0-0

Season

1: 0-0-0

1st Up

5: 1-0-0

2nd Up

4: 0-0-0

3rd Up

3: 0-0-0

Metro

12: 1-0-0

Non-Metro

13: 2-0-0

Mobile

25: 3-0-0

All-Weather

25: 3-0-0

Best Mile

1:59.20

Comments

Last start, when first-up 11th (Fr6) over 1690m at Maryborough, beaten 50 m by Scar (2:05.00) in NR 48 to 55 on September 22 at $19. Open to improvement.

Expected Settling Position: Pace

Last Starts days since last start

Place	Date	Track	Distance	Start	Surface	Barrier	Driver	Race Time	Mile Rate	Margin	SP	Days	Class	Prize	Prize Won	Result
11th of 11	22/9/25	Maryborough	1690m	Mobile	All Weather	Fr6	Matthew Gath	2:05.00	1:59.0	52.1m	$19	279	NR 48 to 55	$6,000	$140	1. Scar 2. Bullapark Beno 3. Hold That Magic
279 Day Spell
2nd of 7	15/9/25	Bendigo	2150m			-	Matthew Gath	2:43.70	-	2m	$0.00	-	Trial	$0	-	1. The Dark Thunder 2. Third Eye 3. Lillys Tiger
- of 8	17/12/24	Shepparton	1690m	Mobile	All Weather	Fr4	Matthew Gath	2:04.70	1:58.7	99.0m	$6.00	6	NR 50 to 55	$6,000	$140	1. Jansu 2. Glengarry Red 3. Ox Knox
5th of 7	11/12/24	Bendigo	2150m	Mobile	All Weather	Fr3	Matthew Gath	2:42.10	2:01.3	17.2m	$6.50	14	NR 50 to 65	$8,000	$240	1. Tictok 2. Everybodylovesme 3. Aldebaran Demi
7th of 9	27/11/24	Bendigo	1609m	Mobile	All Weather	Fr4	Matthew Gath	1:58.80	1:58.8	43.2m	$5.00	11	No NR	$10,000	$200	1. Rubys Dream 2. Flyin Time 3. With Aplomb
4th of 13	16/11/24	Melton	2240m	Mobile	All Weather	Fr4	Matthew Gath	2:46.10	1:59.3	4.9m	$126	20	No NR	$70,000	$4,200	1. Violet Stanford 2. Jilliby Ballerini 3. Centurion Dream

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