Feature racing in Victoria heads to Bendigo this Saturday afternoon with a quality card of racing in front of us.
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Crosshaven is capable of producing a rating high enough to win a race of this quality which was evident when he won the Group 3 Kevin Heffernan Stakes at Caulfield back in November.
He brings in a fitness edge over the majority of this field and the apprentice will give weight relief.
1 Unit E/W Crosshaven
Elite Icon was a dominant 1.75 length winner at Ballarat two starts back before he was narrowly denied in the Magic Millions Classic at Murray Bridge last start.
He’s been placed in nine of 11 career starts and although he is being asked to carry a big weight in this event, he’s the horse to beat.
1 Unit E/W Elite Icon
A fair amount of money on the line in the Gold Rush but with a lack of form to assess I’m happy to stay out from a betting perspective.
No Bet
Sing For Peace is the most progressive stayer in this race and what he lacks in experience he makes up for with ability.
The son of Tavistock won a benchmark 70 at Pakenham over 2000m and the step up in distance suits at this stage of his prep.
Good early support in betting.
3 Units Sing For Peace
This is an excellent edition of the Gold Bracelet and there are a number of winning chances.
Foxy Frida is a mare that has performed at group level for some time and she has loves racing fresh.
The daughter of Foxwedge has run well here at Bendigo in the past and has drawn perfectly in barrier four.
2 Unit Foxy Frida
Queen Air could not have been much more impressive when scoring by over four lengths at The Valley in The Mystic Journey a fortnight ago.
Both her career wins have come on the good surface so I would be cautious if there is any rain later in the week but on exposed form she looks the filly to beat.
2 Units Queen Air
The Peter Moody trained Waltz On By was sound when resuming in the Group 3 Zedative Stakes at Sandown where she was beaten 3.5 lengths behind Recommendation.
She then backed that effort up with a fifth at Group 3 level where she chased well a The Valley.
This is an easier assignment and she has drawn well in barrier five.
2 Unit’s E/W Waltz On By
Munhamek is the most progressive horse in this race and he comes into it on the back of two wins on the trot by a combined 4.75 lengths.
He won a benchmark 84 at headquarters and then backed that up with a stakes win in The Mugatoo at The Valley and he looks well placed again in this particular race.
2 Units Munhamek
It was a disappointing end to Bill The Boxer’s last campaign when he finished down the track at The Valley but his form previous to that was excellent.
The son of Foxwedge has won five times from nine trips to the track and despite an awkward draw in the last, he represents good each way value.
1 Unit E/W Bill The Boxer