AU - Bendigo - Race 5

Thoroughbred

15 Runners

Benchmark

Turf

SOFT 5

15.4K

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Verdict

WATOTO (1) went forward and gave a great sight before finishing second last time out over 6 ½f at Wodonga. Should enjoy a good run just off the speed and looks nicely placed to play a pivotal role. CUBAN DAWN (2) doesn't boast a great winning strike-rate but raced consistently last preparation and the first-up third placing hinted he's in for another productive campaign. DUBAI FOUNTAIN (7) turned in a decent effort last start to finish third over 5 ½f at Echuca. Suitably placed so anticipating another big run. SAVETHEBESTTILLAST (4) was a long way back last start but hit the line well to finish fourth, beaten 3.5 lengths, over 7 ¼f at Kilmore. Among the chances and will be tough to stop. SOLAR MIST (8) turned in a sound effort last time when third over 1m at Swan Hill. Back in trip this time. Strong run last time and is likely to be in the finish.

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Horse Stats

#/Silk	Horse#/Horse	Power Rating	High Speed	Win %	Top 3%	Win Prob
1	Third-up today and placed third-up previously. Resuming raced on the speed and boxed on steadily 5th of 12 at Wangaratta 0 - 56 on May 3 over 5 ½f, on a slow track, 4.5 len behind Melodee Rose with 132lbs at $8.50. Last start tried to lead throughout but was claimed late 2nd of 11 at Wodonga 0 - 56 on May 16 over 6 ½f, head behind Swing Your Magic carrying 126lbs at $3.90. Can improve. Expected to feature prominently again. 1st Pick 1 Watoto Jockey: Brittany Button Trainer: Heath Maclean J: Brittany Button T: Heath Maclean	110	-	-	-	39%
Analysis Third-up today and placed third-up previously. Resuming raced on the speed and boxed on steadily 5th of 12 at Wangaratta 0 - 56 on May 3 over 5 ½f, on a slow track, 4.5 len behind Melodee Rose with 132lbs at $8.50. Last start tried to lead throughout but was claimed late 2nd of 11 at Wodonga 0 - 56 on May 16 over 6 ½f, head behind Swing Your Magic carrying 126lbs at $3.90. Can improve. Expected to feature prominently again.
2	Second run back. First-up after four months made some head-way from midfield, 3rd of 13 at Werribee 0 - 56 on May 30 over 7f, slow going 3.5 len behind I'm Dynamite carrying 131lbs at $13. Previously second-up 5th of 14 at Geelong Mdn-Sw on June 5 2025 over 7f, on a slow track, 1.5 len behind A Beach In June carrying 131lbs at $7.50. Cannot be left out of calculations. 2nd Pick 2 Cuban Dawn Jockey: Neil Farley Trainer: David & Coral Feek J: Neil Farley T: David & Coral Feek	70	-	-	-	8%
Analysis Second run back. First-up after four months made some head-way from midfield, 3rd of 13 at Werribee 0 - 56 on May 30 over 7f, slow going 3.5 len behind I'm Dynamite carrying 131lbs at $13. Previously second-up 5th of 14 at Geelong Mdn-Sw on June 5 2025 over 7f, on a slow track, 1.5 len behind A Beach In June carrying 131lbs at $7.50. Cannot be left out of calculations.
7	Most recently 3rd of 11 at Echuca 0 - 56 on May 23 over 5 ½f, slow going 2 len behind Shelly's Legacy carrying 128lbs at $7. The race before that raced on the speed throughout before fading 8th of 10 at Kilmore 0 - 56 on April 18 over 7 ¼f, 4.5 len behind Taxing with 127lbs at $7.50. Another bold run is expected. 3rd Pick 7 Dubai Fountain Jockey: Teo Nugent Trainer: Andrew Dale J: Teo Nugent T: Andrew Dale	125	-	-	-	10%
Analysis Most recently 3rd of 11 at Echuca 0 - 56 on May 23 over 5 ½f, slow going 2 len behind Shelly's Legacy carrying 128lbs at $7. The race before that raced on the speed throughout before fading 8th of 10 at Kilmore 0 - 56 on April 18 over 7 ¼f, 4.5 len behind Taxing with 127lbs at $7.50. Another bold run is expected.

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