Bendigo Race 8 - Happy Birthday Peter Downward (Bm64)
Maybe the most interesting race of the day. SAMURAI (6) is honest and typically hit the line hard to be in the finish fresh. The extra trip is a plus and looks tough to stop. Deserves a win. LIGHTNING EXPRESS (1) is a former Singapore galloper who has placed at two of three runs in Australia. The yard is going great and looks hard to beat on recent efforts. FREUD (9) is lightly raced and returns in easier grade. Worth noting sole win was while fresh and looks well placed in this. LORD DOMINO (5) was fourth fresh then improved to hit the frame latest. At his top now and gets chance. JUJA KIBO (4) is a former Irish galloper who might want a little further but has had a short campaign so far in Australia when midfield in town at only run. Will be winding up late.

Jockey: Jaylah Kennedy
Weight: 62.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Last start 3rd of 7 at Kilmore Bm64 on May 20 over 1600m, 2.25 len behind Rock Revolution with 62.5kg at $2.40. The run before that 5th of 11 at this track Bm64 on May 6 over 1600m, 1.75 len behind Crown Crusher with 61kg at $5.50. Ready to win and looks one of the prime contenders.
Last Starts 10 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
3/7 | 20/05/2025 | 14 | BM64 | $27,000.00 | Kilmore | 1600m | Good 4 | Beau Mertens | 62.5kg | 1:40.57 | 5-3-3 | 5 |
| 2.3L | $2.40 |
5/11 | 06/05/2025 | 18 | BM64 2U | $27,000.00 | Bendigo | 1600m | Good 4 | Tom Prebble | 61kg | 1:37.10 | 9-8-5 | 9 |
| 1.8L | $5.50 |
3/9 | 18/04/2025 | 195 | BM64 3U | $65,000.00 | Echuca | 1400m | Good 4 | Harry Coffey | 62.5kg | 1:25.81 | 8-8-3 | 9 |
| 0.9L | $9.00 |
2/5 | 08/04/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Donald | 1050m | Harry Coffey | 1:03.50 | - | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 | ||
1/4 | 12/03/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bendigo | 1000m | Harry Coffey | 1:02.56 | - | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 | ||
10/13 | 05/10/2024 | 21 | RBH44-61 | $95,830.00 | Kranji | 1600m | Good | R Curatolo | 59kg | 1:34.44 | 10-10-10 | 8 |
| 4.7L | $2.80 |
5/12 | 14/09/2024 | 55 | RBH57-74 | $79,010.00 | Kranji | 1400m | Good | Simon Kok | 54kg | 1:22.34 | 5-9-5 | 10 |
| 2.3L | $9.40 |
5/12 | 21/07/2024 | 21 | SGG1 OPEN 4 | $443,460.00 | Kranji | 1800m | Good | Hugh Bowman | 57kg | 1:47.36 | 5-6-5 | 6 |
| 4.6L | $4.80 |

Jockey: Olivia East
Weight: 61.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Useful type. At the latest run 5th of 12 at Pakenham Bm64 on May 22 over 1400m, 5 len behind Queen Of Tuscany carrying 57.5kg at $16. The start before that came from midfield and won by 0.8 len at this track F&M Bm58 May 6 over 1400m defeating Regal Tycoon carrying 61kg at $26. Should be at her top now and is worth including.
Last Starts 8 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
5/12 | 22/05/2025 | 16 | BM64 2U | $40,000.00 | Pakenham | 1400m | Good 4 | Olivia East | 57.5kg | 1:24.25 | 8-9-5 | 3 |
| 5.0L | $16.00 |
1/9 | 06/05/2025 | 18 | BM58 FM 2U | $27,000.00 | Bendigo | 1400m | Good 4 | Olivia East | 61kg | 1:23.94 | 4-2-1 | 5 |
| 0.8L | $26.00 |
9/9 | 18/04/2025 | 8 | BM70 3U | $100,000.00 | Echuca | 1400m | Good 4 | Luke Currie | 58kg | 1:25.40 | 8-9-9 | 2 |
| 6.5L | $26.00 |
5/9 | 10/04/2025 | 156 | BM64 FM 3U | $40,000.00 | Pakenham | 1400m | Good 4 | Rose Hammond | 60.5kg | 1:24.79 | 6-5-5 | 5 |
| 6.0L | $41.00 |
13/13 | 05/11/2024 | 20 | BM90 | $151,825.00 | Flemington | 1400m | Good 4 | Celine Gaudray | 54kg | 1:22.71 | 12-13-13 | 11 |
| 10.3L | $61.00 |
9/12 | 16/10/2024 | 28 | BM70 | $130,000.00 | Caulfield | 1440m | Good 4 | Daniel Stackhouse | 60.5kg | 1:28.65 | 7-7-9 | 5 |
| 7.0L | $26.00 |

Jockey: Declan Bates
Weight: 61kgs
Stats
Comments
Second-up. First-up after five months 4th of 7 at Geelong Bm64 on May 9 over 1325m, 2.25 len behind Montjeuify with 61kg at $13. Previously second-up made some head-way from midfield; 2nd of 13 at Geelong 0 - 64 on April 24 2024 over 1715m, on a slow track; 0.5 len behind Cat Noir carrying 60kg at $4.50. Rates highly and expected to do much better with that run under his belt.
Last Starts 21 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
4/7 | 09/05/2025 | 161 | BM64 2U | $27,000.00 | Geelong | 1325m | Good 3 | Declan Bates | 61kg | 1:18.60 | 5-4-4 | 4 |
| 2.2L | $13.00 |
2/6 | 22/04/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Warracknabeal | 1000m | Good | Christine Puls | 1:00.95 | - | 0 |
| 0.5L | $0.00 | |
11/11 | 29/11/2024 | 25 | BM64 3U | $60,000.00 | Moonee Valley | 1600m | Good 3 | Ryan Houston | 58kg | 1:36.78 | 11-11-11 | 2 |
| 8.5L | $7.00 |
1/10 | 04/11/2024 | 30 | BM58 | $27,000.00 | Ballarat | 1600m | Good 3 | Ryan Houston | 60kg | 1:40.35 | 6-7-1 | 2 |
| 1.8L | $6.00 |
4/12 | 05/10/2024 | 40 | BM64 | $80,000.00 | Murtoa | 1600m | Good 4 | Paul Gatt | 59kg | 1:37.38 | 11-9-4 | 11 |
| 4.1L | $26.00 |
4/10 | 26/08/2024 | 45 | BM64 | $27,000.00 | Horsham | 1400m | Heavy 8 | Liam Riordan | 59kg | 1:27.35 | 7-8-4 | 2 |
| 1.8L | $6.00 |
10/13 | 12/07/2024 | 21 | BM64 3U | $27,000.00 | Geelong | 2447m | Soft 6 | Jye McNeil | 59.5kg | 2:37.61 | 6-5-10 | 5 |
| 7.8L | $4.50 |
1/7 | 20/03/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Donald | 1050m | Good | Christopher Pang | 1:04.18 | - | 0 |
| 0.3L | $0.00 |

Jockey: John Allen
Weight: 61kgs
Stats
Comments
Back from a long spell. Only had one start last campaign eased back early on 6th of 9 at Caulfield Heath Bm64 on December 18 over 1500m, 2.5 len behind Capricorn Star with 61kg at $8. When resuming last campaign 9th of 14 at Gowran Park Mdn Sw on June 17 over 1609m, 9 len behind Master Of The Hunt with 61kg at $21. Ran 3rd in a jump-out at Cranbourne on May 19. Former Irish galloper who will be winding up late.
Last Starts 11 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
3/9 | 19/05/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Cranbourne | 1000m | Ethan Brown | 0:59.50 | - | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 | ||
6/10 | 05/05/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Cranbourne | 1000m | Zoe Waller | 0:59.10 | - | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 | ||
6/9 | 18/12/2024 | 177 | BM64 3U | $50,000.00 | Caulfield Heath | 1500m | Good 3 | Saffie Osborne | 61kg | 1:30.74 | 9-8-6 | 9 |
| 2.5L | $8.00 |
1/12 | 24/06/2024 | 7 | SELL MDN 3U | $34,690.00 | Ballinrobe | 1911m | Good | W J Lee | 61kg | 2:09.10 | - | 12 |
| 0.2L | $17.00 |
9/14 | 17/06/2024 | - | MDN 3U | $20,810.00 | Gowran Park | 1609m | Good | W J Lee | 61kg | 1:39.60 | - | 12 |
| 9.8L | $21.00 |

Jockey: Brittany Button
Weight: 60.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Third-up today and placed third-up previously. First-up 4th of 9 at this track Bm64 on May 6 over 1300m, 2.25 len behind Shockletz with 57.5kg at $4. Second run from a spell raced on the pace when 3rd of 14 at Wangaratta Bm58 on May 15 over 1400m, 2 len behind Written Royalty carrying 61.5kg at $4.20. Going well and looks close to a win.
Last Starts 15 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
3/14 | 15/05/2025 | 9 | BM58 2U | $27,000.00 | Wangaratta | 1400m | Good 4 | Lauren Burke | 61.5kg | 1:24.19 | 4-4-3 | 14 |
| 2.1L | $4.20 |
4/9 | 06/05/2025 | 172 | BM64 2U | $27,000.00 | Bendigo | 1300m | Good 4 | Lauren Burke | 57.5kg | 1:18.26 | 4-3-4 | 5 |
| 2.2L | $4.00 |
5/6 | 15/04/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Benalla | 1000m | Good | Mitchell Aitken | 0:58.52 | - | 0 |
| 5.6L | $0.00 | |
7/11 | 15/11/2024 | 16 | BM64 4U | $60,000.00 | Moonee Valley | 1600m | Good 3 | Sheridan Clarke | 58.5kg | 1:36.43 | 4-5-7 | 2 |
| 5.8L | $9.00 |
5/11 | 30/10/2024 | 17 | BM70 | $50,000.00 | Bendigo | 1600m | Good 3 | Shirley Hunter | 59kg | 1:36.21 | 2-2-5 | 9 |
| 2.9L | $26.00 |
11/12 | 13/10/2024 | 16 | BM70 | $100,000.00 | Seymour | 1400m | Good 4 | Shirley Hunter | 60kg | 1:24.07 | 5-2-11 | 9 |
| 10.4L | $16.00 |
7/14 | 27/09/2024 | 24 | BM70 | $100,000.00 | Benalla | 1406m | Good 3 | Christine Puls | 60kg | 1:22.34 | 5-6-7 | 10 |
| 2.2L | $11.00 |
1/7 | 03/06/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Wangaratta | 1170m | Soft | Hannah Le Blanc | 1:11.56 | - | 0 |
| 0.15L | $0.00 |

Jockey: Luke Currie
Weight: 60kgs
Stats
Comments
Second run back. First-up after four months 2nd of 7 at Ballarat Bm64 on May 11 over 1200m, neck behind Impish Lady with 60kg at $3.30. Previously second-up 4th of 9 at Kyneton 0 - 62 on November 18 over 1212m, 2 len behind Takeko with 55kg at $4.50. Just missed fresh and can go one better over the extra ground.
Last Starts 19 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
2/7 | 11/05/2025 | 127 | BM64 2U | $35,000.00 | Ballarat | 1200m | Good 4 | Luke Currie | 60kg | 1:13.32 | 7-5-2 | 4 |
| 0.3L | $3.30 |
2/6 | 30/04/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Balnarring | 1000m | Daniel Stackhouse | 1:02.31 | - | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 | ||
3/5 | 16/04/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Balnarring | 750m | Stephanie Hateley | 0:47.86 | - | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 | ||
6/8 | 04/01/2025 | 16 | BM64 3U | $80,000.00 | Geelong | 1700m | Good 4 | Tom Prebble | 57.5kg | 1:43.55 | 4-3-6 | 8 |
| 7.6L | $3.10 |
1/12 | 19/12/2024 | 14 | BM64 | $35,000.00 | Seymour | 1600m | Good 3 | Stephanie Hateley | 55.5kg | 1:37.31 | 3-4-1 | 1 |
| 1.3L | $2.20 |
2/12 | 05/12/2024 | 17 | BM0-64 | $35,000.00 | Geelong | 1321m | Good 3 | Craig Williams | 58kg | 1:16.76 | 5-5-2 | 5 |
| 0.8L | $5.50 |
4/9 | 18/11/2024 | 40 | BM0-62 | $27,000.00 | Kyneton | 1212m | Good 3 | Stephanie Hateley | 55kg | 1:10.60 | 7-7-4 | 5 |
| 1.9L | $4.50 |
5/11 | 09/10/2024 | 123 | BM64 | $35,000.00 | Sale | 1210m | Good 4 | Jye McNeil | 58kg | 1:10.24 | 10-10-5 | 9 |
| 0.6L | $8.50 |

Jockey: Fred W Kersley
Weight: 59kgs
Stats
Comments
Resumes from a spell. Finished off last campaign winning by 1.0 len Terang Bm58 January 1 over 1600m defeating Kimono carrying 60kg at $4.20. On debut sixth of 10 at Warrnambool Mdn-Sw October 4 over 1300m, 8 len behind Imamanzor with 59.5kg at $9.50. Prefer to see how he returns.
Last Starts 16 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
4/6 | 14/05/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Geelong | 900m | Fred W Kersley | 0:54.76 | - | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 | ||
1/10 | 01/01/2025 | 27 | BM58 3U | $20,000.00 | Terang | 1600m | Good 3 | Dean Yendall | 60kg | 1:37.49 | 9-8-1 | 8 |
| 1.0L | $4.20 |
6/8 | 05/12/2024 | 4 | BM0-64 | $35,000.00 | Geelong | 1726m | Good 3 | Fred W Kersley | 58kg | 1:43.87 | 5-6-6 | 1 |
| 4.8L | $21.00 |
5/13 | 01/12/2024 | 23 | BM58 | $35,000.00 | Warrnambool | 1700m | Heavy 9 | Fred W Kersley | 61.5kg | 1:48.07 | 11-8-5 | 10 |
| 5.0L | $12.00 |
1/10 | 08/11/2024 | 8 | MDN 3U | $27,000.00 | Hamilton | 1600m | Good 4 | Fred W Kersley | 59.5kg | 1:38.88 | 10-8-1 | 9 |
| 2.8L | $5.50 |
5/14 | 31/10/2024 | 10 | MDN | $37,500.00 | Warrnambool | 1700m | Good 4 | Fred W Kersley | 59.5kg | 1:43.71 | 4-2-5 | 14 |
| 6.3L | $15.00 |
5/11 | 21/10/2024 | 17 | MDN | $27,000.00 | Warrnambool | 1400m | Good 4 | Fred W Kersley | 59.5kg | 1:24.88 | 7-7-5 | 6 |
| 1.9L | $9.00 |

Jockey: Harry Coffey
Weight: 58.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Back from a spell. Finished off last preparation second last in a small field at Mornington Bm64 January 5 over 2445m, 6 len behind Zegalo with 59kg at $3.50. First up last campaign eighth of 11 at Ballarat 0 - 64 October 17 over 1500m, 7 len behind Didn't Miss Many with 59.5kg at $17. Lightly raced type and has won fresh so keep safe.
Last Starts 9 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
2/6 | 21/05/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Kilmore | 800m | Patrick Payne | 0:50.77 | - | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 | ||
1/7 | 09/05/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Kyneton | 1200m | Billy Egan | 1:16.43 | - | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 | ||
4/5 | 05/01/2025 | 23 | BM64 | $35,000.00 | Mornington | 2445m | Good 3 | Will Gordon | 59kg | 2:33.31 | 2-3-4 | 4 |
| 6.0L | $3.50 |
3/7 | 13/12/2024 | 14 | BM64 | $27,000.00 | Geelong | 2265m | Good 4 | Billy Egan | 59kg | 2:20.00 | 3-1-3 | 3 |
| 0.2L | $2.60 |
3/9 | 29/11/2024 | 12 | BM70 3U | $60,000.00 | Moonee Valley | 2040m | Good 4 | Jake Noonan | 56kg | 2:05.46 | 3-3-3 | 4 |
| 4.5L | $17.00 |
3/7 | 17/11/2024 | 31 | BM64 | $35,000.00 | Donald | 1620m | Good 4 | Jake Noonan | 59kg | 1:40.73 | 7-7-3 | 6 |
| 3.1L | $14.00 |
8/11 | 17/10/2024 | 175 | BM0-64 | $35,000.00 | Ballarat | 1500m | Good 4 | Billy Egan | 59.5kg | 1:34.78 | 10-10-8 | 10 |
| 7.5L | $17.00 |
1/10 | 25/04/2024 | - | MDN 3U | $14,000.00 | Otaki | 1600m | Good 4 | Lily Sutherland | 57kg | 1:37.27 | 4-2-1 | 8 |
| 0.3L | $20.50 |

Jockey: Beau Mertens
Weight: 58kgs
Stats
Comments
Resuming after a five-and-a-half months break. Finished off last preparation seventh of 11 at Caulfield Heath Bm64 December 18 over 1800m, 6 len behind Kings Valley with 58.5kg at $51. On debut won by 1.5 len Benalla Mdn-Sw October 28 over 1406m defeating Cameron Falls with 59.5kg at $8.50. Handy type resuming and did win only other try fresh.
Last Starts 7 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
6/6 | 23/05/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Flemington | 800m | Fred W Kersley | 0:48.15 | - | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 | ||
7/8 | 02/05/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Flemington | 800m | Blake Shinn | 0:49.15 | - | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 | ||
7/11 | 18/12/2024 | 13 | BM64 3U | $50,000.00 | Caulfield Heath | 1800m | Good 3 | Koby Jennings | 58.5kg | 1:49.61 | 8-9-7 | 4 |
| 6.0L | $51.00 |
8/11 | 05/12/2024 | 22 | BM0-64 | $35,000.00 | Geelong | 1521m | Good 3 | Koby Jennings | 59kg | 1:31.64 | 8-11-8 | 7 |
| 3.0L | $26.00 |
9/12 | 13/11/2024 | 16 | BM64 | $35,000.00 | Bendigo | 1600m | Good 4 | Koby Jennings | 59.5kg | 1:37.52 | 6-6-9 | 1 |
| 8.1L | $12.00 |
1/12 | 28/10/2024 | - | MDN | $27,000.00 | Benalla | 1406m | Good 3 | Koby Jennings | 59.5kg | 1:23.41 | 10-8-1 | 8 |
| 1.5L | $8.50 |

Jockey: Samantha Noble
Weight: 54kgs
Stats
Comments
Third-up today. First-up ran last of 7 at Cranbourne Bm64 on April 18 over 1200m, 14 len behind Zadar Sunset carrying 55kg at $201. Last start 9th of 11 at Kilmore Cg&E Bm58 on May 5 over 1207m, 6 len behind Terraflying carrying 54kg at $151. Looking elsewhere.
Last Starts 25 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
9/11 | 05/05/2025 | 17 | BM58 CG 2U | $27,000.00 | Kilmore | 1207m | Good 4 | Samantha Noble | 54kg | 1:12.66 | 10-11-9 | 4 |
| 6.8L | $151.00 |
7/7 | 18/04/2025 | 132 | BM64 3U | $40,000.00 | Cranbourne | 1200m | Good 4 | Samantha Noble | 55kg | 1:11.37 | 7-7-7 | 7 |
| 14.5L | $201.00 |
0/6 | 11/04/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Kyneton | 800m | Samantha Noble | 0:49.33 | - | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 | ||
10/12 | 07/12/2024 | 20 | BM52 | $20,000.00 | Wangaratta | 1300m | Good 4 | Samantha Noble | 55kg | 1:18.01 | 11-11-10 | 12 |
| 5.6L | $51.00 |
9/11 | 17/11/2024 | 30 | BM0-58 | $27,000.00 | Geelong | 1335m | Good 4 | Samantha Noble | 54kg | 1:20.40 | 4-7-9 | 9 |
| 10.8L | $41.00 |
6/11 | 18/10/2024 | 52 | BM64 CG | $40,000.00 | Pakenham | 1200m | Heavy 9 | Samantha Noble | 55kg | 1:17.47 | 8-9-6 | 10 |
| 6.4L | $151.00 |
6/10 | 27/08/2024 | 10 | BM0-62 | $27,000.00 | Seymour | 1411m | Soft 7 | Samantha Noble | 54kg | 1:27.63 | 6-7-6 | 5 |
| 7.5L | $81.00 |