Racing Tips

Bendigo Racing Tips: Wednesday, April 20th

Billy Bestford previews his best bets at Bendigo today.

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Billy Bestford
19 April 2022

Wednesday racing in Victoria heads to Bendigo for a solid eight race card.

The track is currently rated a heavy 10 with more rain predicted on race day so best to keep an eye on weather closer to start time. The rail is out 5 metres.

Billy Bestford has previewed his best bets on the card and will be betting into four races throughout the day.

Find his tips in races 3, 6, 7 & 8.

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Race 1

Bendigo Mazda Mdn Plate (1600m)
1:00pm (AEDT)

Race 1 Bendigo Mazda Mdn Plate (1600m) 1:00pm (AEDT)
1. Bors (4) J: Craig Williams (59kg) T: C J Waller	1.9	2.2	2.1
2. Eaglesaurus (2) J: Blaike Mcdougall (59kg) T: Simon Zahra	4.2	4	3.8
3. Samedi (5) J: Thomas Stockdale (59kg) T: Charlotte Littlefield	7.5	13	12.6
4. Saventino (3) J: Bruno Neto (59kg) T: Ms A Vanderfeen	14	71	63
5. Tom Foolery (6) J: Declan Bates (59kg) T: Archie Alexander
6. You Betcha Woo (1) J: Jack Hill (59kg) T: Robert Hickmott	6.5	8	8.6
7. Lady Whistledown (7) J: Mitchell Aitken (57kg) T: S V Brown

Odds Last Updated: April 20, 2022, 1:05pm (AEDT)

Race 2

Bet365 Protest Promise Mdn (1300m)
1:35pm (AEDT)

Race 2 Bet365 Protest Promise Mdn (1300m) 1:35pm (AEDT)
1. Lewandowski (10) J: Bruno Neto (59.5kg) T: Keith Hall	10	34	45
2. Steel Master (3) J: Logan Mcneil (59.5kg) T: Peter Smith
3. Mr Nafplion (7) J: Harry Coffey (59kg) T: M J Enright	15	26	22.5
4. Set To Prophet (2) J: Damien Thornton (59kg) T: A & S Freedman
5. Shootoose (8) J: Daniel Moor (59kg) T: Simon Zahra	5	4.8	4.15
6. Tatsuro (6) J: Michael Dee (59kg) T: Gavin Bedggood	2.7	4.8	5
7. Yagoona (11) J: Jye Mcneil (59kg) T: M, W & J Hawkes
8. Red On Black (5) J: Ms Hannah Le Blanc (57.5kg) T: Linc Sullivan
9. Zumoradda (1) J: Blaike Mcdougall (57.5kg) T: Ben & J D Hayes	2.4	2.5	2.7
10. Love School (9) J: Ms Tahlia Hope (57kg) T: Lee & Shannon Hope
11. My Girl Zarlie (4) J: Thomas Stockdale (57kg) T: Shea Eden

Odds Last Updated: April 20, 2022, 1:35pm (AEDT)

Race 3

The Big Screen Company Mdn (1100m)
2:10pm (AEDT)

Race 3 The Big Screen Company Mdn (1100m) 2:10pm (AEDT)
1. Chargenlikapluma (3) J: Daniel Moor (58kg) T: R Griffiths & M De Kock
2. Crazy (4) J: Jye Mcneil (58kg) T: M, W & J Hawkes
3. Dashing Rebel (6) J: Ms Alana Kelly (58kg) T: B & A Mcknight	20	101	75
4. Gulingi (5) J: Blaike Mcdougall (58kg) T: R Griffiths & M De Kock	17	26	22.5
5. Gusmao (8) J: John Allen (58kg) T: Mitchell Freedman	5	16	13.4
6. Gymkerrie (7) J: Lewis German (58kg) T: Jacqui Sims	126	101	131
7. Toompine (10) J: Rhys Mcleod (58kg) T: J Warren & D Krongold	61	81	51
8. Baekdu (9) J: Patrick Moloney (56kg) T: M Price & M Kent Jnr	2.8	2.4	2.65
9. Flash Target (2) J: Unknown (56kg) T: M M Laurie	41	34	41
10. Kaleidoscope Eyes (11) J: Craig Williams (56kg) T: D T O'brien	3	3.3	3.2
11. Mygirlgladys (12) J: Michael Poy (56kg) T: C Maher & D Eustace
12. Solstice (1) J: Harry Coffey (56kg) T: Ben & J D Hayes	7	5	5.1

Odds Last Updated: April 20, 2022, 2:14pm (AEDT)

(8) Baekdu ran 2nd at first two career starts both at $1.60. Those two runs were solid enough and were on rain affected tracks. He was well backed first up but put in a very green performance, hanging badly and tailing off. Has trialled since and looked good and I think he can bounce back.

Wary of the Kiwi visitor (12) Solstice who has trialled well on wet ground. Interesting to see what the market does with her.

(10) Kaleidoscope Eyes has some strong form around her last prep on soft tracks. Looked the goods at a recent jumpout and sure to improve this prep.

Tip: (8) Baekdu - $2.65 at BoomBet

Betting Strategy: 1u WIN Baekdu

Race 4

Bendigo Mg Mdn Plate (1100m)
2:45pm (AEDT)

Race 4 Bendigo Mg Mdn Plate (1100m) 2:45pm (AEDT)
1. Freddy Mac (5) J: John Allen (59.5kg) T: D J Bourne	2.6	2.15	2.3
2. Jellicle Choice (7) J: Jarrod Fry (59.5kg) T: Mitchell Freedman
3. King Of Swing (8) J: Rhys Mcleod (59.5kg) T: C Vidotto & C Beasy
4. Larry Of Arabia (4) J: Craig Williams (59.5kg) T: Cindy Alderson
5. Posh I'm Not (9) J: Logan Mcneil (59.5kg) T: Peter Smith
6. Enuff Roses (1) J: Patrick Moloney (57.5kg) T: Saab Hasan
7. Giveitall Girl (2) J: Liam Riordan (57.5kg) T: Luke Oliver	20	11	12.4
8. Magnalicious (3) J: Ms Alana Kelly (57.5kg) T: G A Osborne	2.2	3.2	3.25
9. My Girl Trudy (12) J: Craig Newitt (57.5kg) T: J A Gould	7.5	8	6.9
10. Ruby Don't (10) J: Cory Parish (57.5kg) T: Ms S Croxford	61	71	87
11. Shez Steamin' (11) J: Declan Bates (57.5kg) T: Saab Hasan	41	81	59
12. Sugarpiehoneybunch (6) J: Mitchell Aitken (57.5kg) T: Henry Dwyer	8.5	5.5	5.4

Odds Last Updated: April 20, 2022, 2:49pm (AEDT)

Race 5

Apiam Animal Health (Bm64) (1100m)
3:20pm (AEDT)

Race 5 Apiam Animal Health (Bm64) (1100m) 3:20pm (AEDT)
1. Archipeta Beach (11) J: H Coffey (61.5kg) T: John Mcardle
2. Harannda (1) J: John Allen (60.5kg) T: A & S Freedman
3. Naples (9) J: Jye Mcneil (59.5kg) T: James Cummings
4. Esprit Effort (6) J: Ms Hannah Le Blanc (59kg) T: Jerome Hunter
5. Beautiful Bee (3) J: Ms Tahlia Hope (58.5kg) T: Russell Osborne	8.5	31	43
6. Momma Smash (4) J: Bradley Vale (58.5kg) T: Shilleagh Meyervale	31	101	111
7. Shiriki (7) J: Jordan Childs (58.5kg) T: M D Moroney	10	15	15.2
8. Yosemite (10) J: Daniel Moor (58.5kg) T: R Griffiths & M De Kock	3.4	11	10
9. Irascible Miss (2) J: Ms Alana Kelly (58kg) T: G A Osborne	7	31	33
10. Northern Melody (8) J: Damien Thornton (58kg) T: M J Ellerton	3.1	9	7.6
11. Iffuwish (5) J: Michael Dee (57.5kg) T: S P Nichols	6.5	15	15.4
12. Sistine Explorer (12) J: Dean Holland (57.5kg) T: Andrew Noblet

Odds Last Updated: April 20, 2022, 3:24pm (AEDT)

Race 6

Dearaugo & Lea Electrical-Bm70 (1000m)
3:55pm (AEDT)

Race 6 Dearaugo & Lea Electrical-Bm70 (1000m) 3:55pm (AEDT)
1. Alsvin (10) J: Ms Rose Pearson (61kg) T: Shea Eden	17	21	21.5
2. It's Kind Of Magic (2) J: Ms Kiran Quilty (59.5kg) T: Brent Stanley	11	4.8	5.6
3. Mr Moppett (6) J: Logan Mcneil (59kg) T: P A Sweeney
4. Darceandermill (4) J: Beau Mertens (58.5kg) T: J Warren & D Krongold	5	10	8.7
5. Stay In Touch (1) J: Michael Poy (58.5kg) T: C Maher & D Eustace	2.25	2.4	2.55
6. All Stardom (3) J: Will Gordon (58kg) T: Jerome Hunter
7. Charm Wing (8) J: Harry Coffey (57kg) T: Jamie Scott	19	21	18.8
8. Rambeau (5) J: Craig Newitt (57kg) T: T Busuttin & N Young	6.5	6.5	6.5
9. Button Express (9) J: Daniel Moor (56.5kg) T: Ray Matthews	19	51	41
10. Mosscon (11) J: Michael Dee (56kg) T: D R Brideoake	7.5	10	8.3
11. Zoutons (7) J: Declan Bates (55.5kg) T: B C Hearps

Odds Last Updated: April 20, 2022, 3:59pm (AEDT)

(5) Stay In Touch is flying in his first prep and the heavy track last start seemed to suit him just as well as dry. He beat a good one there and looks progressive, rises in grade for this but can settle closer from the inside draw and can be hard to hold out again.

(8) Rambeau can run a race having first start since being gelded. Always shown ability and that might be what he needed to get his mind on the job now.

(7) Charm Wing looks the value runner. Can mix form but been competitive in stronger than this.

Tip: (5) Stay In Touch - $2.55 at BoomBet

Betting Strategy: 1.5u WIN Stay In Touch

Race 7

Centre State Scaffolding-Bm64 (1500m)
4:30pm (AEDT)

Race 7 Centre State Scaffolding-Bm64 (1500m) 4:30pm (AEDT)
1. The Doctor's Son (5) J: Lewis German (63kg) T: J D Whitelaw	14	26	26.5
2. Confrontational (3) J: Beau Mertens (62kg) T: J Warren & D Krongold	5.5	6.5	5.2
3. Brave Star (11) J: John Allen (61kg) T: L & T Corstens	3	3.1	3.4
4. Fun Legend (9) J: Rhys Mcleod (60.5kg) T: Nick Ryan	8	8.5	7.8
5. King Of Pharaohs (4) J: Jarrod Fry (59kg) T: L Smith	3.2	3.2	3.25
6. Big Brew (7) J: Ms Tahlia Hope (58.5kg) T: Lee & Shannon Hope
7. Richmond Poet (8) J: Ms Chloe Azzopardi (58kg) T: Michelle Payne
8. Wanjiru (1) J: Ms Laura Lafferty (58kg) T: D J Bourne	26	51	39
9. Karatemiss (10) J: Damien Thornton (56.5kg) T: M J Ellerton	9	3.8	4.05
10. Make Mine Hennessy (2) J: Patrick Moloney (56.5kg) T: Saab Hasan
11. Flying Feedy (6) J: Fred Kersley (56kg) T: Matthew Cumani

Odds Last Updated: April 20, 2022, 4:34pm (AEDT)

(3) Brave Star has been good at his first two runs in Australia and looks ready to win now 3rd up and gets favoured conditions now. I like him rising to 1500m and I think they’ll take him back from the gate and let him run home like he did last start. Race fitness will be a big positive on this testing track.

(5) King Of Pharoahs is an up and coming stayer and looks to be quite progressive. A recent jumpout was good behind Star Of Chaos.

(2) Confrontational can probably lead here and might be able to get things all to his liking with little speed in the race.

Tip: (3) Brave Star - $3.40 at Neds

Betting Strategy: 1.5u WIN Brave Star

Race 8

Bendigo Magazine (Bm64) (1300m)
5:05pm (AEDT)

Race 8 Bendigo Magazine (Bm64) (1300m) 5:05pm (AEDT)
1. Marketing (1) J: Ms Alana Kelly (61kg) T: Ray Matthews
2. Stagger Together (16) J: Jarrod Fry (61kg) T: B J Goodwin	11	9.5	12.2
3. Beetwentynine (5) J: Ms Christine Puls (60kg) T: P A Preusker
4. Bell's Innocent (19) J: Liam Riordan (59.5kg) T: Ms D Scott
5. Crystal Chief (2) J: Damien Thornton (59kg) T: M J Ellerton
6. House Spouse (18) J: Will Gordon (59kg) T: Patrick Payne	1.7	3.1	3.35
7. Nightstick (11) J: Mitchell Aitken (59kg) T: Henry Dwyer
8. Pretty Little Lass (3) J: Blaike Mcdougall (59kg) T: Ben & J D Hayes
9. Richter (9) J: Ms Tahlia Hope (59kg) T: Lee & Shannon Hope	11	17	20.5
10. Teramia (4) J: Jye Mcneil (59kg) T: M M Laurie	6.5	10	8.6
11. Zagusto (7) J: Jordan Childs (58.5kg) T: M D Moroney	7.5	10	9.9
12. Part Time Lover (14) J: Daniel Moor (58kg) T: Simon Zahra
13. Rivaldo (8) J: (58kg) T: Dwayne Reid
14. Playing It Safe (15) J: Declan Bates (56kg) T: L Smith	9.5	16	17.4
15. Mark's Line (17) J: Christine Puls (57.5kg) T: B & A Mcknight
16. Billy Mav (6) J: Unknown (57kg) T: P A Preusker
17. Decker (13) J: Harry Coffey (56kg) T: P A Sweeney
18. Northernero (10) J: Hannah Le Blanc (64kg) T: Daniel Mccarthy
19. Stonefield (20) J: Robbie Downey (59.5kg) T: L & T Corstens
20. Vivacious Award (12) J: Unknown (57kg) T: P A Preusker

Odds Last Updated: April 20, 2022, 5:05pm (AEDT)

(6) House Spouse was super impressive winning on debut last prep on a heavy track by over 6L. Gets similar conditions today and he has jumped out really well. Think he can go to a new level having his second prep now.

(10) Teramia is better than 64 grade on her day and looks ready to do something now with two good runs this prep. I actually think getting onto a wet track will suit her and she looks to get a great run in transit.

(1) Marketing was a good return fresh and is a 2nd up winner. Best is over further but wouldn’t shock to see him run well here.

(11) Zagusto is worth another chance at a decent price.

Tip: (6) House Spouse - $3.40 at Bet365

Value: (10) Teramia - $11 at TAB

Betting Strategy: 1u WIN House Spouse, 0.5u WIN Teramia

Billy Bestford

Billy has been an avid racing fan ever since he and a few mates started a punters club once they turned 18. Following the initial punters clubs, he was properly hooked after landing a nice collect on Admire Rakti in the 2014 Caulfield Cup and has had a soft spot for Japanese horses ever since. Is a massive fan of 'blinkers first time' and has been known to enjoy a 'Hail Mary' multi. Loves punting across metro Sydney and Melbourne every Saturday but isn't scared to venture West late in the day to find a Pikey special.