Bendigo, Wednesday 14 August
Form Analysis by Rob Auber
Race 1:
OVERVIEW: BANDIT EYES (3) will strip fitter for his first up run and is sure to be improved by the effort. Can give a big sight. BELLA DANZA (11) has come back in great form having won her past two starts and looks a threat again. DOUGS FLAME (9) talented 3yo that is racing well and from the nice trailing draw is one of the main chances. SWIZZLESTICK (13) consistent pacer that has his share of ability and will be running on late along with last start winner ROCKAWAY BEACH (12).
EARLY SPEED: 1,3,4,5
SELECTIONS: BANDIT EYES (3) BELLA DANZA (11) DOUGS FLAME (9) SWIZZLESTICK (13)
RATINGS: 3/ 11/ 9/ 13/ 12
SUGGESTED BET: BANDIT EYES (3) to Win.
Race 2:
OVERVIEW: AIM TO PLEASE (1) promising filly that gets the draw to enjoy a good trip here and can fight out the finish. VINCE LOMBARDI (4) broke through for an overdue win last start and is one of the main chances. HES LETHAL (9) underrated pacer that has his share of ability and is on the up. Strong win last start and is a major chance again here. KRAFTY CANDY (8) she’s been racing against stronger company but faces a tricky draw. If the breaks can go her way, she’s a definite chance. Both KIMCANDO (10) and SOPHIES SCOOTER (11) will be running home late and can’t be dismissed.
EARLY SPEED: 1,2,4,7
SELECTIONS: AIM TO PLEASE (1) VINCE LOMBARDI (4) HES LETHAL (9) KRAFTY CANDY (8)
RATINGS: 1/ 4/ 9/ 8/ 10/ 11
SUGGESTED BET: AIM TO PLEASE (1) Each Way.
Race 3:
OVERVIEW: MARLO MAREAU (1) she’s been bursting to win for while after some encouraging performances. Drawn well here and gets every chance. APACHE PLUME (6) capable filly going better than her figure form suggests and can fight out the finish along with ANAKIN (3) that was runner up last start. MAJORS CREEK (10) going well and hasn’t been far away and is amongst the main chances. MY UPTOWN GIRL (4) strips fitter and not far away last start, MY DIAMOND (9) is first up and has claims along with VILLAROCK (11) from the tough draw.
EARLY SPEED: 1,3,4,6
SELECTIONS: MARLO MAREAU (1) APACHE PLUME (6) ANAKIN (3) MAJORS CREEK (10)
RATINGS: 1/ 6/ 3/ 10/ 4/ 9/ 11
SUGGESTED BET: MARLO MAREAU (1) to Win.
Race 4:
OVERVIEW: IDEAL MOTH (9) strong effort to win at her race debut and looks well placed to be in the finish again. THE VILLAIN (7) a narrow winner last start and continues to improve and can run well again here. Definite chance. INSIDER TRADING (8) talented youngster resuming and has plenty of ability. Don’t dismiss. The Julie Douglas trained runners OZZIE GEM (5) OZZIE CORKA (6) and TRY CATCHING ME (4) all come under consideration. WICKED HANGOVER (2) much improved run last start and might be on the up. Drawn well and must be respected.
EARLY SPEED:
SELECTIONS: IDEAL MOTH (9) THE VILLAIN (7) INSIDER TRADING (8) OZZIE GEM (5)
RATINGS: 9/ 7/ 8/ 5/ 2/ 6/ 4
SUGGESTED BET: IDEAL MOTH (9) to Win.
Race 5:
OVERVIEW: TIMMY TURTLE (8) narrowly beaten when first up here in Australia and looks a major chance to go on better in this. LET IT BE ME (5) nice effort to win at his race debut and can only benefit further here. One of the main chances. AMALIA PEARL (3) broke through for an overdue win last start and expect a strong showing again. CABIN CREW (9) refused to score up last start but won his two starts prior. Does possess the ability to challenge but needs to do everything right. DANCING SPIDER (1) drawn to race on the speed and has claims. SILVER SPOON (6) struggles to win but has run a string of minor placings. Has place claims. MAJESTIC GA GA (4) not far away last start and can improve further here.
EARLY SPEED: 1,3
SELECTIONS: TIMMY TURTLE (8) LET IT BE ME (5) AMALIA PEARL (3) CABIN CREW (9)
RATINGS: 8/ 5/ 3/ 9/ 1/ 6/ 4
SUGGESTED BET: TIMMY TURTLE (8) to Win.
Race 6:
OVERVIEW: PICKET WIRE (8) has been a model of consistency without winning in recent months and looks very well placed here and just needs an ounce of luck to be in the finish. MIDNIGHT EAGLE (7) racing very well and despite the wide draw will be hard to hold out. JACK SPRAT (4) is working up to a win and from the draw should be in this for a long way. APRIL SUN (5) is a likely improver after two runs back from a spell and expect a forward showing. JACKOFALLTRADES (2) THAT’S YOUR OPINON (3) ALDEBARAN ELEKTRA (1) BLACKRANGE GLORY (9) all have claims.
EARLY SPEED: 1,3,4,7
SELECTIONS: PICKET WIRE (8) MIDNIGHT EAGLE (7) JACK SPRAT (4) APRIL SUN (5)
RATINGS: 8/ 7/ 4/ 5/ 2/ 3/ 9/ 1
SUGGESTED BET: PICKET WIRE (8) to Win.
Race 7:
OVERVIEW: MISS FRANCENE (3) good effort to win second up and can only be improved here. Talented trotter and though meeting stronger opposition expect a big showing. PARTYTIME (5) nice effort when first up after a long spell and strips fitter here. Expect further improvement. SISTA EVARISTA (8) quality mare that won well two starts ago and broke after the start last run. Just needs a few breaks to be in the finish. AETOS DYNAMIS (4) will strip fitter after a long spell and strips fitter here. One of the chances. AT THE DISTANCE (7) going well having won his past two starts and looks a chance again here despite the wide draw. MONTANA CHEVELLE (9) ruined its chances at the start last run and can improve here.
EARLY SPEED: 3,4,5
SELECTIONS: MISS FRANCENE (3) PARTYTIME (5) SISTA EVARISTA (8) AETOS DYNAMIS (4)
RATINGS: 3/ 5/ 8/ 4/ 7/ 9
SUGGESTED BET: MISS FRANCENE (3) to Win.
Race 8:
OVERVIEW: SWIFT WATCH (5) lightly raced 4yo that is unbeaten to date. Resumed with a strong win when first up after a long spell and strips fitter here. Hard to beat again. Both MARTY THE MARTIAN (1) and RISE ABOVE ALL (2) have nice draws to race handy and should be well poised throughout and expect good showings and will get every chance. WENDYS WISH (8) drawn to get a soft trip along the pegs and will be running home late. ROCKNROLL WALLA (10) highly rated pacer in this and will be running home late along with ALBY TWO CHAINS (9) that is first up and can run well fresh.
EARLY SPEED: 1,2,3,5
SELECTIONS: SWIFT WATCH (5) MARTY THE MARTIAN (1) RISE ABOVE ALL (2) WENDYS WISH (8)
RATINGS: 5/ 1/ 2/ 8/ 10
SUGGESTED BET: SWIFT WATCH (5) to Win.
Race 9:
OVERVIEW: CUBAN FOLLY (2) has been in the market but being doing things wrong. Strikes a suitable race but needs to bring her best manners. Take on trust. NO REMORSE (4) disappointed last start but prior form was solid for this. One of the chances. EL UNO (1) led last start and battled on well. Improving type that can be in it for a long way. MAJESTIC CHARMA (3) first starter showing promise and in an astute stable. Must be respected and expect a forward showing. TARA TUFF (5) is a place and first four hope.
EARLY SPEED: 1,2,3,4
SELECTIONS: CUBAN FOLLY (2) NO REMORSE (4) EL UNO (1) MAJESTIC CHARMA (3)
RATINGS: 2/ 4/ 1/ 3/ 5
SUGGESTED BET: CUBAN FOLLY (2) to Win.
Race 10:
OVERVIEW: DESTRIER (3) hasn’t been far away and been close around the placings. Can race forward and is amongst the main chances. NEVER TROT LODGE (6) was well supported last start but did plenty wrong. Can make amends here and is a winning chance. SWEET MAORI MISS (7) drawn wide but has been competitive in this class and can figure in the placings along with THE NIGHTINGALE (5) and COL DU GRANON (8) that must be included in the placings and first fours.
EARLY SPEED: 3,4,5,6
SELECTIONS: DESTRIER (3) NEVER TROT LODGE (6) SWEET MAORI MISS (7) THE NIGHTINGALE (5)
RATINGS: 3/ 6/ 7/ 5/ 8
SUGGESTED BET: DESTRIER (3) to Win.
