Bendigo Race 9

Northern Rivers Equine Vet Clinic & Llowalong Farms Trot

Stake: $4,400

AGAINST THE BRIDLE (8) will enjoy a class drop on recent attempts where he has been drawn wider on the back row. Worked last time after a fourth two back at Ballarat. Was runner-up the last time he raced in this grade at this venue and he draws to enjoy a nice trail. SHEZ MAJESTIC (3) hasn't raced since July but has been readied with a series of trials and was close-up in her latest. Draws well so could be competitive. WHATS THE TEA (7) bombed the start last time but was close-up from a second row draw two back so is capable of much better. COL DU GRANON (6) has claims off a 2m second at Maryborough two back.

Distance: 1650m
Class: NR up to 37
Track: Good
Weather: Fine
Surface: All Weather

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Ragna Thor (Fr1) 4786437728
Trainer: J Farrugia (Lancefield)
Driver: Joe Farrugia
Prize Money: $13,332
Win / Place: 0% / 15%

8 yo Bay Mare

Sire: FLING IT (USA)

Dam: HOZATFORA SUNDON (NZ)

Rating

Stats

Career

46: 0-3-4

Distance

13: 0-2-3

Trk/Dst

4: 0-0-0

Track

5: 0-0-0

Season

10: 0-1-1

1st Up

12: 0-0-1

2nd Up

7: 0-0-1

3rd Up

5: 0-1-0

Mobile

46: 0-3-4

All-Weather

46: 0-3-4

Best Mile

Comments

Last start surrendered the lead and finished 8th (Fr4) over 2190m after showing early speed at Shepparton beaten 80 m by Hody Moke (2:47.80) in MAIDEN on April 8 at $16. At the run before solid effort when 2nd (Fr3) over 1609m after showing early pace at Geelong was 2nd-2.33 at the bell, beaten 4.5 m by Patnwill (2:04.40) in 4yo+ MAIDEN on March 28 at $11. Among the chances.

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 8	8/4/25	Shepparton	2190m	Mobile	All Weather	Fr4	Ben Xiriha	2:47.80	2:03.3	78.1m	$16	11	MAIDEN	$6,600	$154	1. Hody Moke 2. Betsy Anne 3. Money Talks
2nd of 8	28/3/25	Geelong	1609m	Mobile	All Weather	Fr3	Ben Xiriha	2:04.40	2:04.4	4.4m	$11	9	MAIDEN	$6,600	$990	1. Patnwill 2. Ragna Thor 3. Milly Meter
7th of 9	19/3/25	Bendigo	1650m	Mobile	All Weather	Fr1	Ben Xiriha	2:03.30	2:00.2	21.1m	$101	40	NR up to 42	$4,400	$132	1. Beautiful Sunrise 2. Fling It Rainbow 3. Nedza Thriller
40 Day Freshen-Up
7th of 10	7/2/25	Geelong	1609m	Mobile	All Weather	Fr1	Joe Farrugia	2:02.70	2:02.7	40.7m	$81	7	MAIDEN	$6,600	$154	1. Nabrina USA 2. Keayang Lavita 3. Promise Dream
3rd of 10	31/1/25	Geelong	1609m	Mobile	All Weather	Sr2	Ben Xiriha	2:00.40	2:00.4	19.1m	$41	9	MAIDEN	$6,600	$660	1. Kota Bharu 2. Keayang Lavita 3. Ragna Thor
4th of 8	22/1/25	Maryborough	2190m	Mobile	All Weather	Fr5	Ben Xiriha	2:55.60	2:09.1	15.3m	$18	5	MAIDEN	$6,600	$330	1. Blitzer I Hope 2. Snickers Express 3. Cresco Cashflow

Cyclone Lebron NZ (Fr2) 7997476670
Trainer: Jeremy Quinlan (Mundoona)
Driver: George Chamouras (C)
Prize Money: $41,535
Win / Place: 3.13% / 28%

7 yo Bay Gelding

Sire: FATHER PATRICK (USA)

Dam: CYCLONE DANI (NZ)

Rating

Stats

Career

64: 2-11-5

Distance

6: 0-1-0

Trk/Dst

2: 0-0-0

Track

3: 0-0-0

Season

10: 0-0-0

1st Up

6: 0-0-1

2nd Up

5: 0-1-0

3rd Up

5: 0-1-0

Mobile

32: 1-4-1

Standing

32: 1-7-4

All-Weather

64: 2-11-5

Slushy

3: 0-1-1

Best Mile

2:05.46

Comments

Didn't do much last time out, 12th (FT Fr5) over 2190m at Shepparton, well beaten by Tedesco (2:49.90) in No NR on April 8 at $151. Before that 7th (Fr2) over 2170m at Cobram beaten 25 m by Wallis (2:49.20) in NR up to 42 on March 24 at $71. Not enthused.

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
12th of 12	8/4/25	Shepparton	2190m	Standing	All Weather	Fr5	Jeremy Quinlan	2:49.90	2:04.3	480.0m	$151	15	No NR	$6,600	$154	1. Tedesco NZ 2. Sista Evarista 3. Starlight Red
1st of 1	3/4/25	Cobram	2170m			-	J Quinlan	2:57.10	-	0m	$0.00	-	Trial	$0	-	1. Cyclone Lebron NZ 2. 3.
7th of 8	24/3/25	Cobram	2170m	Mobile	All Weather	Fr2	Matthew Newberry	2:49.20	2:05.5	27.0m	$71	5	NR up to 42	$4,400	$132	1. Wallis 2. Kalarney Prince 3. Starlight Red
6th of 9	19/3/25	Bendigo	1650m	Mobile	All Weather	Fr5	Jeremy Quinlan	2:03.30	2:00.2	20.9m	$31	8	NR up to 42	$4,400	$132	1. Beautiful Sunrise 2. Fling It Rainbow 3. Nedza Thriller
6th of 9	11/3/25	Shepparton	1690m	Mobile	All Weather	Fr2	Jeremy Quinlan	2:04.80	1:58.8	28.6m	$126	13	NR up to 45	$4,400	$132	1. Abbie 2. Montana Muscle 3. Silver Spoon
2nd of 5	6/3/25	Shepparton	2190m			-	Matthew Newberry	2:50.70	-	12m	$0.00	-	Trial	$0	-	1. Ezra Kai 2. Cyclone Lebron NZ 3. The Vicars Girl

Shez Majestic (Fr3) 746x45978x
Trainer: Ian Rea (Rushworth)
Driver: Dennis Paton
Prize Money: $12,661
Win / Place: 2.78% / 11%

6 yo Brown/Black Mare

Sire: MAJESTIC SON (CAN)

Dam: SHEZA AMASON (AUS)

Rating

Stats

Career

36: 1-1-2

Distance

8: 0-1-0

Trk/Dst

2: 0-0-0

Track

10: 0-0-2

1st Up

6: 0-0-0

2nd Up

4: 1-0-0

3rd Up

4: 0-1-0

Mobile

36: 1-1-2

All-Weather

36: 1-1-2

Best Mile

2:06.30

Gear Changes

[Bit - Lugging ON, Open Bridle ON, Blinkers - Murphy Blind N/S ON, Boots - Knee ON, Boots - Shin/Tendon ON, Boots - Scalping ON, Burr - Neckstrap N/S ON, Burr - Rein N/S ON, Deafeners - Hood ON, Reins - Rings ON, Tongue Tie - Visible ON, Undercheck ON, Bit - Pulling OFF, Blinkers - Block OFF, Headcheck - Fixed OFF]

Comments

First up. At the last run she 8th (Fr1) over 1690m at Shepparton, beaten 50 m by Kyvalley Paint (2:06.10) in NR up to 49 on July 16 at $26. One of the primary contenders.

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
4th of 4	6/4/25	Kyabram	2130m			-	Ian Rea	2:57.00	-	2m	$0.00	-	Trial	$0	-	1. Bacardi Wood 2. Cresco Mojito 3. Keayang Brandy
3rd of 3	27/3/25	Shepparton	2190m			-	Ian Rea	2:54.10	-	30.2m	$0.00	-	Trial	$0	-	1. Flyin Time 2. Winnies Dream 3. Shez Majestic
8th of 10	16/7/24	Shepparton	1690m	Mobile	All Weather	Fr1	D P Paton	2:06.10	2:00.0	52.5m	$26	6	NR up to 49	$4,950	$154	1. Kyvalley Paint NZ 2. Montana Muscle 3. Lots Of Change
7th of 10	10/7/24	Bendigo	1650m	Mobile	All Weather	Sr2	D P Paton	2:04.30	2:01.3	10.9m	$31	37	NR up to 42	$4,950	$154	1. Macho Maori 2. Primz Luck NZ 3. Jansu
37 Day Freshen-Up
9th of 10	3/6/24	Maryborough	1690m	Mobile	All Weather	Sr2	B R Gath	2:07.10	2:01.1	27.2m	$26	19	NR up to 49	$4,950	$154	1. Frankythefrenchman 2. Majestic Connies NZ 3. Christmas Babe NZ
5th of 10	15/5/24	Shepparton	1690m	Mobile	All Weather	Sr3	B R Gath	2:09.00	2:02.8	6.4m	$16	19	NR up to 40	$4,950	$154	1. Astro 2. Tetra 3. Whats The Tea

Taken By Wine (Fr4) 9x36537477
Trainer: Jeremy Quinlan (Mundoona)
Driver: Jeremy Quinlan
Prize Money: $11,055
Win / Place: 0% / 21%

6 yo Bay Mare

Sire: IM STATELY (AUS)

Dam: MAKAREWA MONARCH (NZ)

Rating

Stats

Career

33: 0-2-5

Distance

3: 0-0-2

Track

5: 0-0-0

Season

17: 0-0-3

1st Up

6: 0-1-1

2nd Up

5: 0-0-0

3rd Up

3: 0-1-0

Mobile

33: 0-2-5

All-Weather

33: 0-2-5

Best Mile

Gear Changes

[Pre Race Warm Up OFF]

Comments

Last start 7th (Fr1) over 2190m at Shepparton beaten 75 m by Hody Moke (2:47.80) in MAIDEN on April 8 at $41. Two runs back surrendered the lead and finished 7th (Fr2) over 2180m after showing early pace at Kilmore beaten 35 m by Im In Style (2:49.00) in 3yo+ MAIDEN on March 27 at $71. Looking to others.

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
7th of 8	8/4/25	Shepparton	2190m	Mobile	All Weather	Fr1	A P Mifsud	2:47.80	2:03.3	75.7m	$41	12	MAIDEN	$6,600	$154	1. Hody Moke 2. Betsy Anne 3. Money Talks
7th of 8	27/3/25	Kilmore	2180m	Mobile	All Weather	Fr2	A P Mifsud	2:49.00	2:04.8	34.1m	$71	9	MAIDEN	$6,600	$154	1. Im In Style 2. Hody Moke 3. Parlezvous Patty
4th of 7	18/3/25	Shepparton	2190m	Mobile	All Weather	Fr3	A P Mifsud	2:49.50	2:04.5	26.0m	$61	6	MAIDEN	$6,600	$330	1. Twist Tee 2. Hody Moke 3. Im In Style
7th of 11	12/3/25	Bendigo	2150m	Mobile	All Weather	Fr2	A P Mifsud	2:47.10	2:05.0	32.3m	$51	10	MAIDEN	$6,600	$154	1. Sky Spirit 2. Im In Style 3. Lillys Tiger
3rd of 8	2/3/25	Boort	2250m	Mobile	All Weather	Sr1	A P Mifsud	2:59.40	2:08.3	10.8m	$14	4	MAIDEN	$6,600	$660	1. Pocketoflollies 2. Franc 3. Taken By Wine
5th of 7	26/2/25	Charlton	2100m	Mobile	All Weather	Fr3	A P Mifsud	2:41.60	2:03.9	15.1m	$8.00	8	MAIDEN	$6,600	$198	1. Quirky Character 2. Buckles For Berry 3. Blondies Blis

Gunny Tee (Fr5) 1984675387
Trainer: M C Tobin ()
Driver: Josh Duggan
Prize Money: $12,694
Win / Place: 2.70% / 16%

5 yo Bay Gelding

Sire: PEGASUS SPUR (CAN)

Dam: PRINCESS MARAUDER

Rating

Stats

Career

37: 1-1-4

Distance

10: 1-0-0

Trk/Dst

2: 0-0-0

Track

4: 0-0-0

Season

21: 1-0-3

1st Up

4: 0-0-0

2nd Up

3: 0-1-0

3rd Up

3: 0-0-0

Mobile

37: 1-1-4

All-Weather

37: 1-1-4

Best Mile

2:04.70

Comments

Last start 7th (Fr6) over 2190m after racing wide at Maryborough beaten 16 m by Touchandgo (2:47.90) in NR up to 36 on April 14 at $5. Before that, 8th (Sr5) over 2180m at Kilmore beaten 35 m by Sky Spirit (2:46.30) in 0-1 WIN on April 10 at $51. Consider.

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 10	14/4/25	Maryborough	2190m	Mobile	All Weather	Fr6	Josh Duggan	2:47.90	2:03.4	16.1m	$5.00	4	NR up to 36	$4,400	-	1. Touchandgo 2. Col Du Granon 3. Mysterious Prince
8th of 12	10/4/25	Kilmore	2180m	Mobile	All Weather	Sr5	Josh Duggan	2:46.30	2:02.8	32.6m	$51	10	0-1 WIN	$6,600	$154	1. Sky Spirit 2. No Money No Honey 3. Kimberleys Tree
3rd of 3	7/4/25	Bendigo	2150m			-	Josh Duggan	2:51.80	-	8m	$0.00	-	Trial	$0	-	1. Everybodylovesme 2. Link In Bio 3. Gunny Tee
3rd of 10	31/3/25	Maryborough	2190m	Mobile	All Weather	Fr6	Josh Duggan	2:51.20	2:05.8	2.4m	$13	4	NR up to 39	$4,400	$457	1. Montana Muscle 2. Col Du Granon 3. Gunny Tee
5th of 12	27/3/25	Kilmore	1690m	Mobile	All Weather	Fr2	Rita Burnett	2:06.10	2:00.1	15.4m	$151	36	NR up to 45	$4,400	$132	1. Amour Maternal 2. Lizzies Son 3. Atego Dawn
36 Day Freshen-Up
7th of 9	19/2/25	Bendigo	1650m	Mobile	All Weather	Sr1	Rita Burnett	2:04.60	2:01.5	23.1m	$151	8	NR up to 39	$4,400	$132	1. Lizzies Son 2. Whats The Tea 3. Massif Central

Col Du Granon (Fr6) 1857360282
Trainer: Glenn Sharp (Longlea)
Driver: Jack Laugher
Prize Money: $25,658
Win / Place: 7.14% / 26%

5 yo Bay Gelding

Sire: QUAKER JET (FR)

Dam: TOURMALET (NZ)

100

Rating

Stats

Career

56: 4-3-8

Distance

16: 1-1-2

Trk/Dst

4: 0-1-0

Track

12: 0-1-2

Season

33: 4-2-5

1st Up

4: 0-0-0

2nd Up

4: 0-0-0

3rd Up

3: 0-0-0

Mobile

56: 4-3-8

All-Weather

56: 4-3-8

Best Mile

1:59.60

Comments

Two back was beaten by 9 m finishing eighth behind Abbie at this track over 2150m in a NR up to 45 on April 9 at $51. Then a handy effort when a close second behind Touchandgo at Maryborough over 2190m in a NR up to 36 on April 14 at $3.70. One of the contenders.

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
2nd of 10	14/4/25	Maryborough	2190m	Mobile	All Weather	Sr1	Jack Laugher	2:47.90	2:03.4	0.1m	$3.70f	5	NR up to 36	$4,400	-	1. Touchandgo 2. Col Du Granon 3. Mysterious Prince
8th of 11	9/4/25	Bendigo	2150m	Mobile	All Weather	Fr2	Jack Laugher	2:43.30	2:02.2	9.5m	$51	9	NR up to 45	$4,400	$132	1. Abbie 2. Magic Law 3. Kalarney Prince
2nd of 10	31/3/25	Maryborough	2190m	Mobile	All Weather	Sr1	Jack Laugher	2:51.20	2:05.8	2.0m	$5.00	4	NR up to 39	$4,400	$704	1. Montana Muscle 2. Col Du Granon 3. Gunny Tee
11th of 12	27/3/25	Kilmore	1690m	Mobile	All Weather	Fr4	Jack Laugher	2:06.10	2:00.1	52.3m	$11	9	NR up to 45	$4,400	$132	1. Amour Maternal 2. Lizzies Son 3. Atego Dawn
6th of 12	18/3/25	Shepparton	2190m	Mobile	All Weather	Fr2	Ellen Tormey	2:48.10	2:03.5	12.8m	$81	6	NR up to 49	$6,600	$154	1. Settle The Bill 2. Lizzies Son 3. Kalarney Prince
3rd of 9	12/3/25	Bendigo	2150m	Mobile	All Weather	Fr4	Jack Laugher	2:43.60	2:02.5	20.7m	$13	8	NR up to 39	$4,400	$457	1. Nellie Joy 2. Against The Bridle 3. Col Du Granon

Whats The Tea (Fr7) 5886322840
Trainer: Ross Graham (Sutton Grange)
Driver: Ellen Tormey
Prize Money: $46,035
Win / Place: 3.51% / 23%

7 yo Bay Gelding

Sire: TELL ALL (USA)

Dam: POETS GLORY (AUS)

Rating

Stats

Career

114: 4-10-13

Distance

23: 1-4-3

Trk/Dst

5: 1-1-0

Track

26: 1-4-7

Season

27: 1-5-4

1st Up

3: 0-0-0

2nd Up

3: 0-0-0

3rd Up

3: 0-0-0

Mobile

112: 4-10-13

Standing

2: 0-0-0

All-Weather

114: 4-10-13

Best Mile

2:02.50

Comments

Last start 10th (Fr1) over 2150m at this track, well beaten by Abbie (2:43.30) in NR up to 45 on April 9 at $61. Before that, 4th (Sr3) over 2190m at Maryborough was 2nd-.6m 2WNC at the bell, beaten 3 m by Montana Muscle (2:51.20) in NR up to 39 on March 31 at $5.50. Can improve sharply without surprising.

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
10th of 11	9/4/25	Bendigo	2150m	Mobile	All Weather	Fr1	Liam Older	2:43.30	2:02.2	107.8m	$61	9	NR up to 45	$4,400	$132	1. Abbie 2. Magic Law 3. Kalarney Prince
4th of 10	31/3/25	Maryborough	2190m	Mobile	All Weather	Sr3	James Herbertson	2:51.20	2:05.8	2.9m	$5.50	25	NR up to 39	$4,400	$248	1. Montana Muscle 2. Col Du Granon 3. Gunny Tee
6th of 7	17/3/25	Bendigo	2150m			-	Ross Graham	2:44.10	-	1m	$0.00	-	Trial	$0	-	1. Montana Chevelle 2. Billy Zippin 3. Hillside
8th of 8	6/3/25	Ballarat	2200m	Mobile	All Weather	Fr3	James Herbertson	2:46.00	2:01.4	168.5m	$4.40	8	NR 38 to 44	$4,400	$132	1. Jessicas Story 2. Beautiful Sunrise 3. Against The Bridle
2nd of 7	26/2/25	Charlton	2100m	Mobile	All Weather	Fr1	James Herbertson	2:39.20	2:02.0	1.5m	$6.00	7	NR up to 42	$4,400	$704	1. Beach Heaven 2. Whats The Tea 3. Abbie
2nd of 9	19/2/25	Bendigo	1650m	Mobile	All Weather	Fr6	James Herbertson	2:04.60	2:01.5	5.1m	$7.00	7	NR up to 39	$4,400	$704	1. Lizzies Son 2. Whats The Tea 3. Massif Central

Against The Bridle (Sr1) 7216432947
Trainer: Ross Graham (Sutton Grange)
Driver: Ross Graham
Prize Money: $29,766
Win / Place: 6.90% / 36%

5 yo Bay Gelding

Sire: USED TO ME (FR)

Dam: SISTER OF SONOKO (AUS)

Rating

Stats

Career

58: 4-9-8

Distance

15: 2-4-3

Trk/Dst

4: 0-2-0

Track

9: 0-3-0

Season

30: 2-7-3

1st Up

3: 0-0-1

2nd Up

3: 0-0-0

3rd Up

3: 0-0-1

Mobile

58: 4-9-8

All-Weather

58: 4-9-8

Best Mile

1:59.10

Comments

Last start 7th (Sr5) over 2150m after racing wide at this track was 3rd-5.66 at the bell, beaten 7 m by Abbie (2:43.30) in NR up to 45 on April 9 at $51. Before that, 4th (Sr3) over 2200m at Ballarat, at the bell was 3rd-5.1 beaten 9 m by Mattyo (2:48.30) in NR up to 45 on April 3 at $23. Well placed.

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 11	9/4/25	Bendigo	2150m	Mobile	All Weather	Sr5	Ross Graham	2:43.30	2:02.2	7.2m	$51	6	NR up to 45	$4,400	$132	1. Abbie 2. Magic Law 3. Kalarney Prince
4th of 10	3/4/25	Ballarat	2200m	Mobile	All Weather	Sr3	Ross Graham	2:48.30	2:03.1	9.0m	$23	15	NR up to 45	$4,400	$248	1. Mattyo 2. Apex 3. Beautiful Sunrise
9th of 9	19/3/25	Bendigo	1650m	Mobile	All Weather	Sr2	Ross Graham	2:03.30	2:00.2	51.8m	$3.60	7	NR up to 42	$4,400	$132	1. Beautiful Sunrise 2. Fling It Rainbow 3. Nedza Thriller
2nd of 9	12/3/25	Bendigo	2150m	Mobile	All Weather	Fr5	Ross Graham	2:43.60	2:02.5	4.0m	$2.60	6	NR up to 39	$4,400	$704	1. Nellie Joy 2. Against The Bridle 3. Col Du Granon
3rd of 8	6/3/25	Ballarat	2200m	Mobile	All Weather	Fr6	Ross Graham	2:46.00	2:01.4	11.3m	$3.70	8	NR 38 to 44	$4,400	$457	1. Jessicas Story 2. Beautiful Sunrise 3. Against The Bridle
4th of 7	26/2/25	Charlton	2100m	Mobile	All Weather	Fr4	Ross Graham	2:37.30	2:00.6	14.9m	$4.20	7	NR up to 42	$4,400	$248	1. Settle The Bill 2. Jessicas Story 3. Chinski NZ

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