Bendigo Race 3

Smartloans Bendigo Pace

Stake: $4,400

SALSBOY (9) looks close to a win having placed in his last three starts, the latest at this circuit when he led and fought on for a 6.4m third. That was in a higher-graded race so this looks winnable if things go his way from the back row. ROCKET ME (6) gave a good sight last start when he led and boxed on to place at Kilmore. Draws wider but can get into the finish again. TEX GOES BANG (10) had to work last start but had put together a string of top-four finishes prior including a Ballarat win so is worth another chance. MALAVA MISS (4) will be fitter for the resuming effort and is open to improvement so must be respected.

Distance: 2150m
Class: NR up to 42
Track: Good
Weather: Fine
Surface: All Weather

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Righteously (Fr1) 4574955665
Trainer: Ruth Shinn (Wallan)
Driver: Christopher Shinn
Prize Money: $107,569
Win / Place: 6.12% / 24%

10 yo Bay Mare

Sire: ROCK N ROLL HEAVEN (USA)

Dam: AWESOMELY (AUS)

Rating

Stats

Career

196: 12-19-17

Distance

58: 1-4-3

Trk/Dst

10: 1-1-0

Track

28: 1-4-0

Season

20: 1-1-0

1st Up

2: 0-1-0

2nd Up

2: 0-0-0

3rd Up

2: 0-1-0

Mobile

196: 12-19-17

All-Weather

196: 12-19-17

Best Mile

1:56.34

Comments

Last start 5th (Fr1) over 1690m at Kilmore, at the bell was 3rd-8.2 beaten 12 m by Shezabluechip (2:04.60) in NR up to 39 on March 27 at $14. At her previous start 6th (Fr2) over 1690m at Kilmore, beaten 30 m by Sports Liner (2:03.80) in NR up to 39 on March 20 at $8. One to consider.

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
5th of 11	27/3/25	Kilmore	1690m	Mobile	All Weather	Fr1	Christopher Shinn	2:04.60	1:58.6	12.8m	$14	7	NR up to 39	$4,400	$132	1. Shezabluechip 2. Kardesler NZ 3. Conspirator NZ
6th of 12	20/3/25	Kilmore	1690m	Mobile	All Weather	Fr2	Christopher Shinn	2:03.80	1:57.8	31.1m	$8.00	9	NR up to 39	$4,400	$132	1. Sports Liner 2. Playnice 3. Millys Prince
6th of 11	11/3/25	Shepparton	1690m	Mobile	All Weather	Sr2	Christopher Shinn	2:03.00	1:57.2	13.6m	$31	12	NR up to 42	$4,400	$132	1. Our Mystery Bet 2. Royle Blood 3. Shezabluechip
5th of 12	27/2/25	Kilmore	1690m	Mobile	All Weather	Fr3	Christopher Shinn	2:04.00	1:58.1	27.0m	$19	14	NR up to 39	$4,400	$132	1. Playnice 2. Tex Goes Bang 3. Kimchi
5th of 12	13/2/25	Kilmore	1690m	Mobile	All Weather	Sr1	Christopher Shinn	2:04.50	1:58.6	7.3m	$26	7	NR up to 39	$4,400	$132	1. Royal Edard 2. Pinnacle Hope 3. Home And Dry NZ
9th of 10	6/2/25	Ballarat	1710m	Mobile	All Weather	Fr1	Christopher Shinn	2:06.60	1:59.1	12.6m	$17	28	NR up to 39	$4,400	$132	1. River Patrol NZ 2. Blissfull Lilly 3. Goodtime Stryker

Abercrombie Limbo (Fr2) 987674x003
Trainer: P G Chamouras (Kyabram)
Driver: George Chamouras (C)
Prize Money: $33,817
Win / Place: 3.03% / 15%

5 yo Brown Mare

Sire: ABERCROMBIE DEXTER (AUS)

Dam: ABERCROMBIE LORNA (AUS)

Rating

Stats

Career

66: 2-2-6

Distance

4: 0-0-0

Trk/Dst

1: 0-0-0

Track

1: 0-0-0

Season

15: 2-0-1

1st Up

4: 0-1-0

2nd Up

4: 0-0-0

3rd Up

4: 0-0-3

Mobile

66: 2-2-6

All-Weather

66: 2-2-6

Best Mile

1:59.40

Comments

Improved last start with a solid effort when 3rd (Fr3) over 1690m after showing early speed at Shepparton, at the bell was 2nd-4.2m on the pegs beaten 5 m by Iamawingate (2:04.20) in NR 37 to 42 on April 8 at $71. Go well.

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 9	8/4/25	Shepparton	1690m	Mobile	All Weather	Fr3	George Chamouras	2:04.20	1:58.3	5.0m	$71	6	NR 37 to 42	$4,400	$457	1. Iamawingate 2. Rockstar Leo 3. Abercrombie Limbo
10th of 10	2/4/25	Bendigo	2150m	Mobile	All Weather	Fr2	P G Chamouras	2:39.60	1:59.5	36.7m	$151	9	NR up to 49	$4,400	$132	1. Sir Sonny Maguire NZ 2. Alabama Ice 3. Marako Shark
10th of 12	24/3/25	Cobram	2170m	Mobile	All Weather	Sr1	P G Chamouras	2:42.90	2:00.8	53.9m	$101	70	NR up to 39	$4,400	$132	1. The Banker NZ 2. Marako Shark 3. Beryls Boots
70 Day Spell
3rd of 5	16/3/25	Kyabram	2180m			-	P G Chamouras	2:46.90	-	5m	$0.00	-	Trial	$0	-	1. Keayang Yogi 2. Izz Rosa 3. Abercrombie Limbo
4th of 9	13/1/25	Young	2100m	Mobile	All Weather	Sr1	Micheal Day Jr	2:40.20	2:02.7	15.6m	$151	6	2 WINs	$7,634	$449	1. Mia On 2. Full Of Spice 3. Tulhurst Janet
7th of 8	7/1/25	Temora	1635m	Mobile	All Weather	Fr3	Peter McRae	2:02.50	2:00.6	39.9m	$51	14	0-2 WINs	$7,634	$150	1. Bonjorge 2. Sweet Options 3. Bulli Belle

Blue Ocean (Fr3) 7809936139
Trainer: Glenn Bull (Derrinal)
Driver: Sean O'Sullivan (C,5)
Prize Money: $74,922
Win / Place: 4.29% / 24%

7 yo Bay Gelding

Sire: ART MAJOR (USA)

Dam: FLAIR FOR LIFE (AUS)

Rating

Stats

Career

163: 7-17-16

Distance

59: 3-2-5

Trk/Dst

14: 1-0-2

Track

28: 2-1-4

Season

22: 2-1-2

1st Up

6: 0-2-0

2nd Up

6: 0-1-0

3rd Up

6: 0-2-0

Mobile

163: 7-17-16

All-Weather

163: 7-17-16

Best Mile

1:55.10

Comments

Won three starts back at this track over 1650m NR up to 36 on March 19. Last start 9th (Sr2) over 2180m at Kilmore beaten 35 m by Northern Terror (2:46.60) in NR 40 to 45 on April 10 at $31. Deserves another chance.

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
9th of 10	10/4/25	Kilmore	2180m	Mobile	All Weather	Sr2	Louis Emerson	2:46.60	2:03.0	34.8m	$31	10	NR 40 to 45	$6,600	$154	1. Northern Terror 2. Feel The Buzz 3. Rocket Me
3rd of 10	31/3/25	Maryborough	1690m	Mobile	All Weather	Fr2	Glenn Bull	2:03.00	1:57.1	16.8m	$61	12	NR 40 to 45	$4,400	$457	1. Budd Sidewinder 2. Iamawingate 3. Blue Ocean
1st of 10	19/3/25	Bendigo	1650m	Mobile	All Weather	Fr5	Glenn Bull	2:02.60	1:59.5	0.2m	$13	6	NR up to 36	$5,500	$2,871	1. Blue Ocean 2. Very Tempting 3. Self Exclusion
6th of 8	13/3/25	Ballarat	2200m	Mobile	All Weather	Fr4	Glenn Bull	2:44.70	2:00.5	16.5m	$13	6	NR up to 36	$4,400	$132	1. Lester 2. Orch 3. El Awoman
3rd of 10	7/3/25	Geelong	1609m	Mobile	All Weather	Fr3	Glenn Bull	1:57.50	1:57.5	16.6m	$34	9	NR up to 39	$4,400	$457	1. Etiz Amodel 2. Illawong Phoenix 3. Blue Ocean
9th of 10	26/2/25	Charlton	2100m	Mobile	All Weather	Fr3	Glenn Bull	2:37.40	2:00.6	26.3m	$101	7	NR up to 39	$4,400	$132	1. No Emotion 2. Oscar Bravo 3. Muriel

Malava Miss (Fr4) 4859x445x5
Trainer: Mick Carbone (Axedale)
Driver: Ellen Tormey
Prize Money: $52,655
Win / Place: 8.86% / 29%

7 yo Bay Mare

Sire: SHADOW PLAY (USA)

Dam: WESTERN ART (AUS)

Rating

Stats

Career

79: 7-10-6

Distance

39: 4-4-6

Trk/Dst

1: 0-0-0

Track

7: 1-0-0

Season

4: 0-0-0

1st Up

4: 0-0-0

2nd Up

3: 0-0-0

3rd Up

3: 0-0-0

Mobile

79: 7-10-6

All-Weather

79: 7-10-6

Best Mile

1:55.95

Comments

Resumed when beaten 14 m fifth behind Northern Terror at Kilmore over 2180m in a NR 40 to 45 on April 10. Improver.

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 10	10/4/25	Kilmore	2180m	Mobile	All Weather	Fr2	Stacie Carbone	2:46.60	2:03.0	14.0m	$21	74	NR 40 to 45	$6,600	$198	1. Northern Terror 2. Feel The Buzz 3. Rocket Me
74 Day Spell
5th of 10	26/1/25	Cranbourne	1609m	Mobile	All Weather	Fr3	Alex Ashwood	1:57.80	1:57.8	16.5m	$6.00	10	NR up to 49	$4,400	$132	1. Auckland Red 2. Sasscilian 3. Monsieur Flamel
4th of 10	16/1/25	Melton	1720m	Mobile	All Weather	Fr1	Stacie Carbone	2:05.80	1:57.7	7.8m	$6.00	8	NR 40 to 45	$6,600	$330	1. Clives Girl 2. Really Smartie 3. Breathe Easy
4th of 9	8/1/25	Bendigo	1650m	Mobile	All Weather	Fr3	Stacie Carbone	1:59.40	1:56.4	6.4m	$71	196	NR 40 to 49	$4,400	$248	1. Four Starzzz Ruby 2. Muriel 3. Bettorsweetvictory
196 Day Spell
1st of 4	30/12/24	Bendigo	2150m			-	Stacie Carbone	2:44.40	-	1m	$0.00	-	Trial	$0	-	1. Malava Miss 2. Kidwithagrin 3. Taste It
9th of 9	26/6/24	Echuca	2160m	Mobile	All Weather	Fr2	Liam Older	2:40.50	1:59.6	27.4m	$13	6	NR 40 to 44	$4,950	$154	1. Nai Harn Bay 2. Starzinhereyes 3. Twilight Beach

Rocket Me (Fr5) 0948258863
Trainer: M J Watt (Tongala)
Driver: Annalise Scott (C,5)
Prize Money: $8,173
Win / Place: 5.56% / 22%

4 yo Brown Horse

Sire: A ROCKNROLL DANCE (USA)

Dam: IN THE LOUVRE (NZ)

Rating

Stats

Career

18: 1-1-2

Distance

6: 0-0-1

Trk/Dst

2: 0-0-0

Track

3: 0-0-0

Season

15: 1-1-2

1st Up

2: 0-0-0

2nd Up

2: 0-0-1

3rd Up

2: 0-0-0

Mobile

18: 1-1-2

All-Weather

18: 1-1-2

Best Mile

2:00.70

Comments

Two back was beaten by 9 m finishing sixth behind Sir Sonny Maguire at this track over 2150m in a NR up to 49 on April 2 at $31. Then a handy effort when well beaten into third after showing early speed, behind Northern Terror at Kilmore over 2180m in a NR 40 to 45 on April 10 at $8. Nice effort last time. Can retain the good form.

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 10	10/4/25	Kilmore	2180m	Mobile	All Weather	Fr1	Corey O'Donoghue	2:46.60	2:03.0	10.6m	$8.00	8	NR 40 to 45	$6,600	$660	1. Northern Terror 2. Feel The Buzz 3. Rocket Me
6th of 10	2/4/25	Bendigo	2150m	Mobile	All Weather	Sr1	Annalise Scott	2:39.60	1:59.5	9.5m	$31	6	NR up to 49	$4,400	$132	1. Sir Sonny Maguire NZ 2. Alabama Ice 3. Marako Shark
8th of 12	27/3/25	Kilmore	1690m	Mobile	All Weather	Fr3	Annalise Scott	2:03.60	1:57.7	11.8m	$4.40	9	NR 40 to 45	$4,400	$132	1. Playnice 2. Sports Liner 3. Miki Mark
8th of 12	18/3/25	Shepparton	2190m	Mobile	All Weather	Fr6	A L Turnbull	2:41.30	1:58.5	21.3m	$101	9	NR up to 49	$6,600	$154	1. Animado 2. Wichita Kansas 3. Art On Fire NZ
5th of 7	9/3/25	Wangaratta	2210m	Mobile	All Weather	Fr2	Annalise Scott	2:43.80	1:59.3	7.5m	$19	7	NR up to 49	$4,400	$132	1. Wichita Kansas 2. Epic Orion 3. Art On Fire NZ
2nd of 9	2/3/25	Boort	1900m	Mobile	All Weather	Fr2	Annalise Scott	2:23.70	2:01.7	11.3m	$13	5	NR up to 49	$6,600	$990	1. Dooo Dont Think 2. Rocket Me 3. Tinsel Tiara

Heston Cash (Fr6) 825x600876
Trainer: Kylie Linsell (Sebastion)
Driver: Liam Older (C)
Prize Money: $31,229
Win / Place: 6.12% / 30%

7 yo Brown Gelding

Sire: HESTON BLUE CHIP (USA)

Dam: SUNROSE MARY (AUS)

Rating

Stats

Career

49: 3-9-3

Distance

27: 1-6-2

Trk/Dst

10: 0-3-0

Track

23: 2-4-1

Season

9: 0-1-0

1st Up

7: 0-1-2

2nd Up

7: 1-2-1

3rd Up

7: 0-1-0

Mobile

49: 3-9-3

All-Weather

49: 3-9-3

Best Mile

1:56.14

Comments

Last start was driven from back in the field when 6th (Fr3) over 1650m at this track was 9th-16.98 at the bell, beaten 14 m by I Of The Hurrikane (1:59.50) in NR up to 49 on April 9 at $21. At his previous start 7th (Fr5) over 2150m after racing wide at this track was 2nd-4.31 at the bell, beaten 11 m by Sir Sonny Maguire (2:39.60) in NR up to 49 on April 2 at $61. Capable of going a lot better.

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
6th of 9	9/4/25	Bendigo	1650m	Mobile	All Weather	Fr3	Ellen Tormey	1:59.50	1:56.6	14.0m	$21	7	NR up to 49	$4,400	$132	1. I Of The Hurrikane 2. Monsieur Flamel 3. Salsboy
7th of 10	2/4/25	Bendigo	2150m	Mobile	All Weather	Fr5	Liam Older	2:39.60	1:59.5	11.7m	$61	7	NR up to 49	$4,400	$132	1. Sir Sonny Maguire NZ 2. Alabama Ice 3. Marako Shark
8th of 12	26/3/25	Bendigo	1650m	Mobile	All Weather	Fr5	Liam Older	1:58.50	1:55.6	18.7m	$61	14	NR up to 45	$4,400	$132	1. Soho Playgirl 2. Salsboy 3. Bettorsweetvictory
10th of 11	12/3/25	Maryborough	1690m	Mobile	All Weather	Fr3	Connor Clarke	2:04.40	1:58.4	20.6m	$15	7	NR 40 to 45	$4,400	$132	1. Iamawingate 2. Highview Hammer 3. Normandy Nugget
12th of 12	5/3/25	Bendigo	1650m	Mobile	All Weather	Fr3	Ryan Sanderson	1:58.10	1:55.2	34.1m	$26	17	NR up to 49	$4,400	$132	1. Shaq 2. Jilliby Typhoon 3. Vincent Grange
6th of 9	16/2/25	Echuca	1755m	Mobile	All Weather	Fr5	Liam Older	2:08.90	1:58.2	23.7m	$151	119	NR 43 to 48	$4,950	$154	1. Kimcando 2. Karuma Kev 3. Reign Em In
119 Day Spell

Kidwithagrin (Sr1) x984408699
Trainer: K H Pratt (Junortoun)
Driver: Josh Duggan
Prize Money: $32,263
Win / Place: 6.90% / 29%

8 yo Bay Gelding

Sire: GRINFROMEARTOEAR (USA)

Dam: VALLEY ECHO (AUS)

Rating

Stats

Career

58: 4-5-8

Distance

25: 1-1-3

Trk/Dst

8: 0-1-1

Track

16: 1-1-2

Season

9: 0-0-0

1st Up

6: 0-1-0

2nd Up

4: 0-1-0

3rd Up

4: 1-1-0

Mobile

58: 4-5-8

All-Weather

58: 4-5-8

Best Mile

1:57.21

Comments

Didn't do much last start, was driven from back in the field when 9th (Fr6) over 1690m at Shepparton, beaten 25 m by Alta Bayamo (2:03.70) in NR 37 to 42 on April 8 at $14. Before that 9th (Sr3) over 1690m at Kilmore, at the bell was 7th-10.8 beaten 15 m by Playnice (2:03.60) in NR 40 to 45 on March 27 at $51. Has the task ahead.

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
9th of 11	8/4/25	Shepparton	1690m	Mobile	All Weather	Fr6	Josh Duggan	2:03.70	1:57.8	27.0m	$14	12	NR 37 to 42	$4,400	$132	1. Alta Bayamo 2. Our Mystery Bet 3. Crazy On The Beach
9th of 12	27/3/25	Kilmore	1690m	Mobile	All Weather	Sr3	Josh Duggan	2:03.60	1:57.7	15.5m	$51	15	NR 40 to 45	$4,400	$132	1. Playnice 2. Sports Liner 3. Miki Mark
6th of 11	12/3/25	Maryborough	1690m	Mobile	All Weather	Sr4	Josh Duggan	2:04.40	1:58.4	12.6m	$61	49	NR 40 to 45	$4,400	$132	1. Iamawingate 2. Highview Hammer 3. Normandy Nugget
49 Day Freshen-Up
4th of 5	17/2/25	Bendigo	2150m			-	Sean O'Sullivan	2:42.00	-	3m	$0.00	-	Trial	$0	-	1. Zarem 2. Rockstar Saint 3. Blazing Shannon
8th of 8	22/1/25	Maryborough	2190m	Mobile	All Weather	Fr4	Michael Bellman	2:45.00	2:01.2	220.8m	$19	35	NR up to 49	$4,400	$132	1. Lorimermajor 2. Yankee Gambler 3. Lester
35 Day Freshen-Up
2nd of 4	30/12/24	Bendigo	2150m			-	Sean O'Sullivan	2:44.40	-	1m	$0.00	-	Trial	$0	-	1. Malava Miss 2. Kidwithagrin 3. Taste It

Salsboy (Sr2) 5303084223
Trainer: G Hutton (Leichardt)
Driver: Michael Bellman
Prize Money: $59,213
Win / Place: 9.68% / 44%

Nearing Another Win

12 yo Bay Gelding

Sire: UNION GUY (USA)

Dam: MAKANDILYN (AUS)

100

Rating

Stats

Career

93: 9-18-14

Distance

46: 6-8-3

Trk/Dst

22: 1-6-2

Track

43: 3-11-8

Season

29: 4-6-5

1st Up

5: 0-0-0

2nd Up

4: 0-1-0

3rd Up

3: 0-1-0

Mobile

93: 9-18-14

All-Weather

93: 9-18-14

Best Mile

1:56.47

Comments

Solid run when a close second behind Nothing Sweeter at Maryborough over 2190m in a NR 37 to 42 on April 2 at $17. Then a handy effort when beaten by 6 m finishing third after showing early speed, behind I Of The Hurrikane at this track over 1650m in a NR up to 49 on April 9 at $6. Top chance.

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 9	9/4/25	Bendigo	1650m	Mobile	All Weather	Fr5	Michael Bellman	1:59.50	1:56.6	6.4m	$6.00	7	NR up to 49	$4,400	$457	1. I Of The Hurrikane 2. Monsieur Flamel 3. Salsboy
2nd of 10	2/4/25	Maryborough	2190m	Mobile	All Weather	Fr5	Michael Bellman	2:43.00	1:59.8	0.2m	$17	7	NR 37 to 42	$4,400	$704	1. Nothing Sweeter 2. Salsboy 3. Celestial Daybreak
2nd of 12	26/3/25	Bendigo	1650m	Mobile	All Weather	Fr4	James Herbertson	1:58.50	1:55.6	2.6m	$2.15f	7	NR up to 45	$4,400	$704	1. Soho Playgirl 2. Salsboy 3. Bettorsweetvictory
4th of 12	19/3/25	Bendigo	2150m	Mobile	All Weather	Fr1	Lisa Miles	2:39.70	1:59.6	9.6m	$6.00	7	NR 37 to 42	$5,500	$303	1. Lollipop 2. Shezabluechip 3. Tex Goes Bang
8th of 11	12/3/25	Maryborough	1690m	Mobile	All Weather	Fr1	Chris Alford	2:04.40	1:58.4	15.4m	$4.40	7	NR 40 to 45	$4,400	$132	1. Iamawingate 2. Highview Hammer 3. Normandy Nugget
10th of 12	5/3/25	Bendigo	1650m	Mobile	All Weather	Fr1	Michael Bellman	1:58.10	1:55.2	29.7m	$15	7	NR up to 49	$4,400	$132	1. Shaq 2. Jilliby Typhoon 3. Vincent Grange

10 $Ross Graham$

Tex Goes Bang (Sr3) 4936721348
Trainer: Ross Graham (Sutton Grange)
Driver: Greg Sugars
Prize Money: $69,339
Win / Place: 8.11% / 40%

9 yo Bay Gelding

Sire: BETTOR'S DELIGHT (USA)

Dam: EASTERN LOOKOUT (AUS)

Rating

Stats

Career

111: 9-21-15

Distance

48: 1-6-9

Trk/Dst

13: 0-1-2

Track

26: 1-5-4

Season

31: 4-7-5

1st Up

4: 0-0-0

2nd Up

3: 0-1-0

3rd Up

3: 0-1-0

Mobile

111: 9-21-15

All-Weather

111: 9-21-15

Best Mile

1:57.20

Comments

Last start 8th (Fr6) over 1650m after racing wide at this track, at the bell was 2nd-3.31 beaten 17 m by I Of The Hurrikane (1:59.50) in NR up to 49 on April 9 at $15. Before that, 4th (Fr1) over 1690m at Maryborough, at the bell was 7th-11.7m on the pegs beaten 17 m by Budd Sidewinder (2:03.00) in NR 40 to 45 on March 31 at $23. Can do a lot better in this suitable contest.

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
8th of 9	9/4/25	Bendigo	1650m	Mobile	All Weather	Fr6	James Herbertson	1:59.50	1:56.6	17.5m	$15	9	NR up to 49	$4,400	$132	1. I Of The Hurrikane 2. Monsieur Flamel 3. Salsboy
4th of 10	31/3/25	Maryborough	1690m	Mobile	All Weather	Fr1	Josh Duggan	2:03.00	1:57.1	17.6m	$23	12	NR 40 to 45	$4,400	$248	1. Budd Sidewinder 2. Iamawingate 3. Blue Ocean
3rd of 12	19/3/25	Bendigo	2150m	Mobile	All Weather	Sr3	James Herbertson	2:39.70	1:59.6	7.5m	$5.50	13	NR 37 to 42	$5,500	$550	1. Lollipop 2. Shezabluechip 3. Tex Goes Bang
1st of 9	6/3/25	Ballarat	1710m	Mobile	All Weather	Fr4	James Herbertson	2:04.50	1:57.2	2.3m	$3.10	7	NR 37 to 42	$4,400	$2,200	1. Tex Goes Bang 2. Alook To Like 3. Muselet
2nd of 12	27/2/25	Kilmore	1690m	Mobile	All Weather	Fr6	James Herbertson	2:04.00	1:58.1	18.0m	$4.00	8	NR up to 39	$4,400	$704	1. Playnice 2. Tex Goes Bang 3. Kimchi
7th of 11	19/2/25	Bendigo	2150m	Mobile	All Weather	Fr7	James Herbertson	2:40.50	2:00.1	12.0m	$6.50	7	NR up to 39	$4,400	$132	1. Muselet 2. Atomic Glory 3. Shezabluechip

Written Courage (Sr4) 04284870x0
Trainer: Julie Mifsud (Kilmore)
Driver: Jack Laugher
Prize Money: $15,554
Win / Place: 7.69% / 30%

7 yo Bay Horse

Sire: SPORTSWRITER (USA)

Dam: REPLY WITHCOURAGE (AUS)

Rating

Stats

Career

26: 2-5-1

Distance

5: 0-1-0

Season

1: 0-0-0

1st Up

5: 1-1-0

2nd Up

3: 1-1-1

3rd Up

2: 0-1-0

Mobile

26: 2-5-1

All-Weather

26: 2-5-1

Best Mile

1:56.28

Gear Changes

[Blinkers - Murphy Blind N/S ON, Burr - Rein N/S ON, Burr - Rein O/S ON, Deafeners - Removable ON, Headcheck - None ON, Nose Band - Conventional ON, Shadow Roll ON, Tail Tie ON, Undercheck ON, Open Bridle OFF, Spreaders - Conventional OFF]

Comments

Comes here second-up after eight days. Lacklustre first-up performance when 10th (Sr3) over 1690m at Shepparton beaten 40 m by Alta Bayamo (2:03.70) in NR 37 to 42 on April 8 at $41. Others rate better.

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
10th of 11	8/4/25	Shepparton	1690m	Mobile	All Weather	Sr3	S J P O'Sullivan	2:03.70	1:57.8	39.6m	$41	415	NR 37 to 42	$4,400	$132	1. Alta Bayamo 2. Our Mystery Bet 3. Crazy On The Beach
415 Day Spell
6th of 6	17/3/25	Bendigo	2150m			-	Sean O'Sullivan	2:46.00	-	3m	$0.00	-	Trial	$0	-	1. Sports Liner 2. Dot Ball 3. Always Skye High
10th of 10	18/2/24	Gunbower	2030m	Mobile	All Weather	Fr5	S J P O'Sullivan	2:35.10	2:03.0	90.3m	$3.20f	11	NR up to 42	$4,950	$154	1. Flaming Lucky 2. Noble Julia 3. Ernielovenboy
7th of 8	7/2/24	Ballarat	1710m	Mobile	All Weather	Fr3	S J P O'Sullivan	2:06.20	1:58.8	10.9m	$31	15	NR up to 50	$6,600	$132	1. Arklow 2. Thunder Beach 3. Kempseys Delight
8th of 8	23/1/24	Melton	1200m	Mobile	All Weather	Fr4	S J P O'Sullivan	1:24.30	-	95.3m	$15	8	NR up to 55	$7,700	$154	1. Captain Barnato 2. Cresco Threepeat 3. Friends
4th of 10	15/1/24	Maryborough	1690m	Mobile	All Weather	Fr5	S J P O'Sullivan	2:04.50	1:58.6	7.8m	$4.80	11	NR up to 45	$4,950	$275	1. Hand Writer 2. Foregone Conclusion NZ 3. Eagles And Indians

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