Bronte Nieuwenburg has outlined her selections and suggested game plan for Bendigo this Wednesday.
R1 – 5.33pm – Revolve Print Trot – 2150m
- 8 – The Dark Thunder
- 7 – Bullapark Beno
- 5 – Romantic Nina
- 10 – Amour Maternal
The Dark Thunder produced an eye-catching first-up win last start with Jordan Leedham taking the reins. Jordy jumps back on tonight, and the horse should have natural improvement from that run.
BACK: 8 The Dark Thunder – 2 units (win)
R2 – 5.58pm – Sheahan Plumbing Pace Final – 2150m
- 1 – Redbank Molly
- 11 – Feelingoodfreddie
- 2 – Alot Like Pendles
- 9 – Big Rig Saint
R3 – 6.29pm – Bendigo Locksmiths Trot – 2150m
- 7 – Its Diamond Creek
- 12 – Rakero Warrior
- 4 – Montana Chevelle
- 9 – Maori Tattoo
Its Diamond Creek was first-up after 267 days, with Alex Ashwood in the sulky. He won a recent trial impressively, defeating Karbine and Frankythefrenchman. I’m looking forward to watching him this campaign.
BACK: 7 Its Diamond Creek – 2 units (win)
R4 – 7.00pm – Bendigo Ski Boat Centre 4yo & Older Maiden Pace – 1650m
- 6 – So Joe Ran
- 5 – Only Son
- 10 – Obsydian
- 2 – Talkbabytalk
So Joe Ran drops into a maiden for the first time in his career. He’s had only two career starts, both against quality opposition such as Owen The Saints, who won last night at Shepparton. Naturally, his sectional times are the best in this field, with the next best belonging to Obsydian, who has a tricky barrier (10). Happy to stick with So Joe Ran here.
BACK: 6 So Joe Ran – 3 units (win)
R5 – 7.34pm – Oxley Feed Mill Pace – 2150m
- 8 – Steel The Moment
- 10 – Mister Jimaringle
- 4 – Ruby Wingate
- 7 – Mcwizard
Although he’s first-up, Steel The Moment looked good in a trial behind Rocknroll Hammer a few weeks ago. He’ll need some luck, but expect him to be flashing home. He’ll also take improvement from this run.
BACK: 8 Steel The Moment – 1 units (win)
R6 – 8.04pm – Garrards Horse & Hound Pace – 1650m
- 5 – Madam Reactor
- 2 – Olivia Rose
- 10 – Reign Em In
- 8 – Animado
R7 – 8.34pm – Results Financial Services Pace – 1650m
- 3 – Celestial Zodiac
- 2 – Littleblabbamouth
- 1 – Tap To Pay
- 7 – Emjay Jazz
Celestial Zodiac has been in good form, finishing in the placings in his last five starts. His sectional times are the best in this field. Although he has great speed, I’m not sure he finds the front here. Regardless, he should settle in a forward position, and if he doesn’t end up in the chair, he’s a strong winning chance.
BACK: 3 Celestial Zodiac – 2 units (win)
R8 – 9.04pm – Nigel Milne Harness Racing (Insanity Lodge) Pace – 2150m
- 4 – Kimchi
- 9 – Miss Piggy Wiggy
- 6 – She Is Lonely
- 3 – The Democrat
QUADDIE (Races 5-8)
- 8, 10, 4, 7
- 5, 2, 10, 8
- 3, 2, 1
- 4, 9, 6