AU - Bendigo - Race 5

Thoroughbred

13 Runners

Benchmark

Turf

GOOD 4

18.8K

VIEW

Verdict

CALEANA (3) improved sharply on his fourth two starts back at Seymour with a win over 1m at Ballarat last time out. This looks a suitable progression, so expect another big run. PAVLICH (4) drifted well back and failed to finish it off last start when 13th, beaten 8 lengths, over 1m at Caulfield. Perfectly placed and is sure to take a ton of beating. PICK WISELY (6) was a determined maiden winner last time out, scoring by a nose over 7 ?f at Kyneton. Nicely drawn and he is a great chance to go back-to-back. POSITIVO (7) has struck a purple patch of form and while he has a tricky draw to contend with here, he's racing too well to take on. SINISTER SAUCE (12) was never a factor last start but it was the first poor run of the campaign and she can easily bounce back here.

numberFire Picks

Horse Stats

#/Silk	Horse#/Horse	Power Rating	High Speed	Win %	Top 3%	Win Prob
3	Racing well recently. At the latest run came from midfield and won by a long-neck at Ballarat Bm62 March 10 over 1m defeating High Tempo with 120lbs at $7. The start before that 4th of 10 at Seymour Bm66 on February 20 over 1m, 5 len behind Savvie Blanc with 123lbs at $7.50. Leading contender coming out of a very nice draw. 1st Pick 3 Caleana Jockey: Olivia East Trainer: Mick Price & Michael Kent Jnr J: Olivia East T: Mick Price & Michael Kent Jnr	169	-	-	-	34%
Analysis Racing well recently. At the latest run came from midfield and won by a long-neck at Ballarat Bm62 March 10 over 1m defeating High Tempo with 120lbs at $7. The start before that 4th of 10 at Seymour Bm66 on February 20 over 1m, 5 len behind Savvie Blanc with 123lbs at $7.50. Leading contender coming out of a very nice draw.
4	Third-up today. First-up held ground to the line 3rd of 8 at Sale Bm62 on March 1 over 7f, slow going 3 len behind Diamond Gust with 131lbs at $6.50. Second run from a spell 13th of 16 at Caulfield Vobis Guineas on March 14 over 1m, 8 len behind Salty Pearl with 128lbs at $101. Rates highly and open to further improvement. 2nd Pick 4 Pavlich Jockey: Rhys Mcleod Trainer: Matt Laurie J: Rhys Mcleod T: Matt Laurie	135	-	-	-	15%
Analysis Third-up today. First-up held ground to the line 3rd of 8 at Sale Bm62 on March 1 over 7f, slow going 3 len behind Diamond Gust with 131lbs at $6.50. Second run from a spell 13th of 16 at Caulfield Vobis Guineas on March 14 over 1m, 8 len behind Salty Pearl with 128lbs at $101. Rates highly and open to further improvement.
6	Third-up today and placed third-up previously. Resuming 2nd of 12 at Ararat Mdn-Sw on February 8 over 6 ½f, 2.5 len behind Muskito carrying 131lbs at $16. Second-up favourite, came from midfield and won by a nose at Kyneton 4yo+ Mdn-Sw February 27 over 7f in soft going defeating Titan's Spirit carrying 131lbs at $1.85. Back in winning form and draws to play a role again. 3rd Pick 6 Pick Wisely Jockey: John Allen Trainer: Archie Alexander J: John Allen T: Archie Alexander	102	-	-	-	23%
Analysis Third-up today and placed third-up previously. Resuming 2nd of 12 at Ararat Mdn-Sw on February 8 over 6 ½f, 2.5 len behind Muskito carrying 131lbs at $16. Second-up favourite, came from midfield and won by a nose at Kyneton 4yo+ Mdn-Sw February 27 over 7f in soft going defeating Titan's Spirit carrying 131lbs at $1.85. Back in winning form and draws to play a role again.

Upcoming Races

Horse Racing Basic Terms

Blinkers

A hood worn on a horse’s head to limit side vision, which can improve concentration. Blinkers are added or removed to relax a horse or give it more focus.

Condition Book

A list of upcoming races issued by the racing secretary, where the conditions of races to be run over the next few weeks are written.

Stakes Race

Stakes Races are known as better class races, with higher purses and often accompanies by trophies.