Bendigo

Today, October 16, 2026Flat7f

Verdict

AKARI SPIRIT (1) missed the start last time when well in the market but found the line nicely last start to get up for third over 1600m at Wagga. Will need to be on his best affair at the jump from that wide gate, but looks well up to winning this. MEHSUN (4) settled well back at the first run back from a break last start and never really threatened when eighth over 1500m at Caulfield Heath. This is a much more suitable assignment and with the blinkers added he is one to watch at the second run back. BELLE FLAMME (8) finished third last time over 1350m at Donald when resuming from a spell, beaten 1.5 lengths. Kept ticking over with a jumpout since, draws well and gets blinkers. GIRT BY SEA (10) had the misfortune of bumping into an in-the-zone Skydream on debut, but will have taken a lot from the experience. Just has a horror gate to contend with. ZOVOZO (12) wasn't beaten far last time and only found one better the two prior, so a win is close.

1. Akari Spirit
4. Mehsun
8. Belle Flamme

Win Only

2. 2. Genomic
J: BRAD RAWILLERT: ROBBIE GRIFFITHS
F: 30x94
Price History:
4.00
Age:
4
Weight:
1-13
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
0
Days Since Last Run:
12
Verdict
Third-up today and placed third-up previously. Resuming 9th of 12 in a C,G&E Mdn at Ballarat on September 18 over 1200m, 5 len behind Purgatorio with 59.5kg at $7. Last start 4th of 11 in a Mdn-Sw at Pakenham Synthetic on October 5 over 1400m, 7 len behind Little Richo carrying 59.5kg at $3.40. Drawn well and should be ready to fire third-up.
10. 10. Girt By Sea
J: PATRICK MOLONEYT: MARK WALKER
F: 2
Price History:
4.20
Age:
4
Weight:
1-12
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
0
Days Since Last Run:
19
Verdict
At debut, sat on the pace when 2nd of 10 in a F&M Mdn-Sw at Kilmore on September 28 over 1450m, 4 len behind Skydream with 58kg at $9.50. Dealt no favours at the draw, but better for the debut experience.
1. 1. Akari Spirit
J: JACKSON RADLEYT: BEN
F: 25x23
Price History:
4.75
Age:
4
Weight:
1-13
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
0
Days Since Last Run:
19
Verdict
Third-up today and placed third-up in the past. First-up ran on from midfield; 2nd of 10 in a Mdn-Sw at Kilmore on September 13 over 1450m, slow going 0.8 len behind Russian Rock with 59.5kg at $8. Second run from a spell 3rd of 10 in a Mdn-Sw at Wagga on September 28 over 1600m, 1.4 len behind Ring Of Fire carrying 59kg at $2.50. Missing the start costly last start, but rock-hard fit now and will be hard to hold out.
12. 12. Zovozo
J: NEIL FARLEYT: EMMA-LEE & DAVID BROWNE
F: 35226
Price History:
5.00
Age:
4
Weight:
1-12
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
0
Days Since Last Run:
8
Verdict
Most recently 6th of 11 in a Mdn-Sw at Ballarat on October 9 over 1500m, 2.5 len behind Millsy's Award carrying 57.5kg at $5.50. Before that raced on speed throughout when 2nd of 13 in a Mdn-Sw at Sale on September 13 over 1415m, 0.5 len behind Zendarina carrying 57.5kg at $2.90. Draw makes it tricky, but two runs prior to last start were good enough for this.
4. 4. Mehsun
J: JASON MASKIELLT: CHRIS WALLER
F: x55x8
Price History:
7.50
Age:
3
Weight:
1-13
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
0
Days Since Last Run:
31
Verdict
Second-up. First-up after four months ran last of 8 in a Mdn-Sw at Caulfield Heath on September 16 over 1500m, 10 len behind Scarole carrying 59.5kg at $4.80. Previously second-up ran second last in a small field in a Super3y+ Mdn-Sw at Randwick Kensington on May 13 over 1400m, 5.5 len behind Adenauer with 59kg at $6.50. Will come on from that run and is well-placed to take this out.
8. 8. Belle Flamme
J: DAMIEN THORNTONT: HENRY DWYER
F: 435x3
Price History:
9.00
Age:
4
Weight:
1-12
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
0
Days Since Last Run:
35
Verdict
Second-up. First-up after five months came from midfield; 3rd of 12 in a Mdn-Sw at Donald on September 12 over 1350m, 1.5 len behind You Said What with 57.5kg at $3.80. Previously second-up 4th of 10 in a 3yo F Mdn-Sw at Kilmore on March 6 over 1450m, slow going 2.25 len behind She's Stargazing with 57kg at $10. Fitter for that run and will be tough to beat.
6. 6. Sirvaldane
J: RYAN HURDLET: JOHN MOLONEY
F: 33x76
Price History:
19.00
Age:
4
Weight:
1-13
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
0
Days Since Last Run:
8
Verdict
Third-up today and placed third-up in the past. Resuming 7th of 10 in a Mdn-Sw at Geelong on September 23 over 1325m, 4.5 len behind Discover Lupino carrying 59.5kg at $17. Second run from a spell raced on the speed and boxed on steadily 6th of 10 in a Mdn-Sw at Cranbourne on October 9 over 1400m, 12 len behind Kotahitanga carrying 59.5kg at $20. Will need to do a bit more.
11. 11. Princess Of Sol
J: LINDA MEECHT: MARK & LEVI KAVANAGH
F: 663x0
Price History:
21.00
Age:
4
Weight:
1-12
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
0
Days Since Last Run:
41
Verdict
Second run back. Comes off a 41-day let-up. First-up after five months 11th of 13 in a Mdn-Sw at this track on September 6 over 1300m, on a slow track; 6 len behind Sumaluv with 57.5kg at $41. Previously second-up 8th of 11 in a 3yo Mdn-Sw at Geelong on January 14 over 1412m, 5.5 len behind Cashout with 56kg at $91. Better suited in this company and Meech on a plus.
5. 5. Rang A Round Up
J: JACKIE BERIMANT: JASON WARREN
F: 224x5
Price History:
23.00
Age:
5
Weight:
1-13
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
0
Days Since Last Run:
34
Verdict
Second-up. First-up after 13 months raced on the speed and boxed on steadily 5th of 12 in a Mdn-Sw at Sale on September 13 over 1615m, 3 len behind Mr Margolin with 59.5kg at $41. Previously second-up 2nd of 8 in a Mdn-Sw at Sale on July 6 2025 over 2200m, on a wet track; head behind Filadeel carrying 56.5kg at $19. Plenty of improvement to come.
9. 9. Classic Cracker
J: JOE BOWDITCHT: SAAB HASAN
F: 46465
Price History:
26.00
Age:
5
Weight:
1-12
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
0
Days Since Last Run:
18
Verdict
At the latest run 5th of 12 in a Mdn-Sw at Tatura on September 29 over 1600m, 2 len behind The Cellist with 57.5kg at $51. Before that 6th of 12 in a F&M Mdn-Sw at this track on September 20 over 1400m, 4.5 len behind Classic Gem with 58kg at $151. Going to need luck from the wide gate.
15. 15. Norfolk Victory
J: -T: TOBY LAKE
F: 76x9x
Price History:
51.00
Age:
4
Weight:
1-12
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
0
Days Since Last Run:
67
Verdict
Dual acceptor. Back from a spell. Only had one start last campaign ran second last of 10 in a Mdn-Sw at Ballarat Synthetic on August 11 over 1500m, 11 len behind Quick Finish carrying 57.5kg at $26. When resuming last campaign got back early 8th of 10 in a 3yo F Mdn-Sw at Kilmore on March 6 over 1450m, on a slow track; 5.5 len behind She's Stargazing with 57kg at $91. Finished fifth in a Tatura trial over 1100m on September 30. Will take great benefit from this outing.
7. 7. Vellasprince
J: ALANA KELLYT: PAUL KOUMIS
Price History:
51.00
Age:
4
Weight:
1-13
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
0
Days Since Last Run:
0
Verdict
Dual acceptor. Gelding by Yulong Prince on debut. Runner-up in a Camperdown jump-out on October 12. Last jumpout wasn't too bad, so keep a close eye on the market.
14. 14. Rat Pack
J: BRAD RAWILLERT: MARK & LEVI KAVANAGH
F: 07x87
Price History:
51.00
Age:
4
Weight:
1-13
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
0
Days Since Last Run:
24
Verdict
Third-up today. First-up eased back early on 8th of 11 in a Mdn-Sw at this track on September 6 over 1300m, on a slow track; 4.5 len behind Sarapo carrying 59.5kg at $101. Last start 7th of 10 in a Mdn-Sw at Geelong on September 23 over 1525m, 8 len behind True Rebel with 59.5kg at $81. Prefer to see him show some form before considering.
13. 13. Surhomme
J: CIAN MACREDMONDT: KASSIE FURNESS
F: 88
Price History:
91.00
Age:
4
Weight:
1-13
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
0
Days Since Last Run:
13
Verdict
Lining up for just third start. At big odds at debut, 8th of 12 in a Mdn-Sw at Echuca on September 19 over 1312m, 5.5 len behind Spex carrying 59.5kg at $26. Last start struggled in the run home; ran last of 8 in a Mdn-Sw at this track on October 4 over 1500m, on a slow track; 12 len behind Certainly Quiet with 59.5kg at $41. Must improve sharply.

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