Bendigo

Back from a spell. Only had one start last preparation ran last of 8 at Geelong 3yo Mdn-Sw on May 9 over 1325m, 8 len behind Ebony Fighter with 58kg at $6. First up last campaign second last of 9 at Moonee Valley 3yo Mdn-Sw on December 6 over 1200m, 6 len behind Princess Que with 58kg at $4. Won a jump-out at Cranbourne on September 8. Looks forward enough after a recent trial win. Expected to feature.

At debut, 4th of 9 at Sandown-Hillside 3yo Mdn Sw on August 27 over 1000m, on a slow track; 3.5 len behind Yamashita's Gold with 58kg at $8.50. Big chance with that race experience to prove invaluable.

Resuming after a break; only one run when sat on the pace when 3rd of 8 at Sale 2yo Mdn-Sw on May 28 over 1100m, on a slow track; 3.5 len behind Ground Control with 56kg at $4.40. Will improve on whatever she does in this.

Second-up. Promising on debut 2nd of 9 at Caulfield Heath 2yo Mdn-Sw on May 7 over 1000m, 0.5 len behind Frostnip carrying 56kg at $16. Returned from break 6th of 9 at Sandown-Hillside 3yo Mdn Sw on August 27 over 1000m, slow going 4.5 len behind Yamashita's Gold carrying 56kg at $8.50. Plenty of improvement to come.

Form hard to fault. At the latest run gave a sight but was run down late 2nd of 12 at Mornington Mdn-Sw on September 5 over 1200m, slow going 0.8 len behind Tagline with 57.5kg at $13. Before that raced on the speed and boxed on steadily 3rd of 8 at Ballarat Synthetic Mdn-Sw on August 19 over 1200m, long-neck behind Lexton carrying 57.5kg at $2.60. Ready to win and commands respect.

Gelding by Dundeel facing the starter for the first time. Won a jump-out at Cranbourne on September 8. Happy to watch this time.

At debut, ran on from midfield; 2nd of 14 at Wangaratta Mdn-Sw on August 23 over 1100m, slow going head behind Mongolian Mission with 57kg at $5.50. Rates highly and can break through.

First starter. Three-year-old gelding by Star Witness out of Rich And Rare. At the most recent trial finished sixth at Caulfield Heath over 800m. Prefer to see.

Second-up. First-up after five months 4th of 8 at Ballarat Synthetic 4yo+ Mdn-Sw on August 19 over 1000m, 2.25 len behind French Lolly carrying 55kg at $2. Previously second-up 10th of 12 at Pakenham 2yo Mdn-Sw on March 20 over 1100m, 10 len behind Scenic Point with 56kg at $6.50. Plenty of improvement to come.

Gelding by Ole Kirk making his first appearance. Ran 3rd in a jump-out at Pakenham on September 2. Leading jockey engaged but this looks a tough assignment.

Resumes from a spell after only one run when raced on the pace before fading to run last of 9 at Caulfield Heath 2yo Mdn-Sw on May 7 over 1000m, 11 len behind Frostnip with 58kg at $31. Has to lift substantially to make an impression.

Was well in the market at debut, did the work up front then tired 10th of 12 at Geelong 4yo+ Mdn-Sw on August 8 over 1200m, slow going 8 len behind Tears Are Flowing with 59.5kg at $5. Don't think he will trouble this field.