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Bendigo Race 6 - Hip Pocket Bendigo

KNOCKOUT NORM (7) finished 3 lengths away in second last start over 510m at Sale but in a useful 28.44. Rates a top chance again if runs up to latest. BEN SHAKER (8) has hit the frame at 23 of 52 starts and has won two of last three, the latest scoring (25.32) over 450m at Warrnambool. Has a good record here including six wins. Has the ability and rates a key chance this line-up. ASTON FLORIN (6) ran below best last time finishing eighth (31.13) over 525m at The Meadows in a Grade 5. Has a solid record from this box including two wins and a minor placing. In the mix. RHYTHMIC ENERGY (2) cannot be left out despite racing here for the first time.

Race Time:5:54 AM

Friday, January 3, 2025

Track:Good

Weather:Fine

Prize Money:$0.00

Distance:500m

Bounding Chief (1)3241842313

Trainer: Martin Hanke (Miepoll)12 mths 37: 7-2-5

2 yo BL/WH Dog

Sire: COSMIC CHIEF

Dam: BOUND TWO AFFAIR

Stats

Career37: 7-2-5

Win %18.92%

Place %37.84%

Prize Money$21,130.00

Comments

Won two starts back at Sandown over 515m in 29.60. Followed that up with a minor placing over 515m at Sandown at Grade 5 H four days ago. Has the ability to be in the finish.

Last Starts 5 days since last start

Place	Date	Days	Class	Prize	Track	Dist.	Ran	Win	BON	A1s	Box	Result	Margin	Starting Price
3/7	30/12/2024	4	GR 5 H	$3,340.00	Sandown	515m	0:30.02	0:29.64	0:29.30	N/A	1	1. Go For Gold 2. Go Micky 3. Bounding Chief	5.8L	$7.00
1/7	26/12/2024	3	GR 5	$8,790.00	Sandown	515m	0:29.60	0:29.60	0:28.94	N/A	1	1. Bounding Chief 2. Paw Fredrick 3. Blazing Dino	2.3L	$10.00
3/8	23/12/2024	4	GR 5	$2,930.00	Shepparton	450m	0:25.74	0:25.49	0:25.26	N/A	2	1. Goliath 2. Oprah Bale 3. Bounding Chief	3.6L	$6.50
2/8	19/12/2024	6	GR 5	$8,790.00	Sandown	515m	0:30.22	0:29.74	0:29.48	N/A	6	1. Perfect Soul 2. Bounding Chief 3. Hierarchy	6.9L	$29.00
4/8	13/12/2024	7	GR 4/5	$3,880.00	Bendigo	500m	0:28.45	0:28.05	0:27.93	N/A	8	1. Spring Coin 2. Daintree Pedro 3. Why I'm Broke	5.7L	$21.20
8/8	06/12/2024	7	GR 5 FIN	$3,880.00	Bendigo	500m	0:28.82	0:28.32	0:28.10	N/A	3	1. Bear Hand 2. Don't Tell Shell 3. Cailah's Pistol	7.2L	$9.10
99/1	01/07/2024	-	Trial	$0.00	Shepparton	390m	N/A	-	N/A	N/A	3	1. 99-Bounding Chief	99L	$0.00

Rhythmic Energy (2)2161351123

Trainer: Natalie Presutto (Devon Meadows)12 mths 19: 6-4-3

2 yo Black Dog

Sire: SHIMA SHINE

Dam: JAZZ OPERA

Stats

Career19: 6-4-3

Win %31.58%

Place %68.42%

Prize Money$23,540.00

Comments

Flew the lids with a fast early split last time, hitting the frame with a 5 length third (30.65) over 525m at The Meadows and making it two placings on end. Capable of playing a big role.

Last Starts 7 days since last start

Place	Date	Days	Class	Prize	Track	Dist.	Ran	Win	BON	A1s	Box	Result	Margin	Starting Price
3/7	28/12/2024	10	GR 5 FIN	$9,060.00	The Meadows	525m	0:30.65	0:30.34	0:30.09	N/A	8	1. Our Regards 2. Cheap Red Wine 3. Rhythmic Energy	4.5L	$9.20
2/6	18/12/2024	13	GR 5 H	$3,340.00	The Meadows	525m	0:30.27	0:30.19	0:29.94	N/A	6	1. Our Regards 2. Rhythmic Energy 3. Power Paws	1.2L	$6.80
1/8	05/12/2024	4	R/A FIN	$9,060.00	Sandown	515m	0:29.59	0:29.59	0:28.98	N/A	1	1. Rhythmic Energy 2. Coconut Carter 3. Myall Meg	3.4L	$2.20
1/8	01/12/2024	6	RST WIN H	$3,340.00	Sale	510m	0:28.74	0:28.74	0:28.48	N/A	1	1. Rhythmic Energy 2. Stormy Neo 3. Gin Chaser	2.2L	$1.90
5/7	25/11/2024	24	RST WIN H	$3,340.00	Sandown	515m	0:30.03	0:29.50	0:29.49	N/A	2	1. Gambella 2. Sharapova Star 3. Dash Of Whisky	7.6L	$8.00
3/8	01/11/2024	4	SPEC G3	$37,250.00	Shepparton	450m	0:25.44	0:25.32	0:25.11	N/A	1	1. Greysynd Sammy 2. Noctilucent 3. Rhythmic Energy	1.7L	$5.70

Rock Me Rocco (3)722443438x

Trainer: Donna Dean (Nyora)12 mths 81: 14-17-13

4 yo Black Dog

Sire: BARCIA BALE

Dam: DORA'S HAND

Stats

Career81: 14-17-13

Win %17.28%

Place %54.32%

Prize Money$115,790.00

Comments

Was out of the placings at his last run before a break of three months when eighth at Sandown over 515m. Jumps well and will be in this for a long way.

Last Starts 93 days since last start

Place	Date	Days	Class	Prize	Track	Dist.	Ran	Win	BON	A1s	Box	Result	Margin	Starting Price
8/8	03/10/2024	7	GR 5	$8,790.00	Sandown	515m	0:31.00	0:29.46	0:29.38	N/A	1	1. Zipping Whincup 2. Aston Michigan 3. Iron Atlas	22.1L	$6.00
3/6	26/09/2024	7	FFA	$10,380.00	Sandown	595m	0:34.42	0:33.80	0:33.80	N/A	6	1. Canya All Class 2. Irish Millie 3. Rock Me Rocco	8.8L	$17.50
4/7	19/09/2024	7	GR 4/5	$9,060.00	Sandown	515m	0:30.00	0:29.71	0:29.57	N/A	3	1. Hotel Whisky One 2. House Of Turbo 3. Dr. Farrah	4.2L	$17.40
3/7	12/09/2024	7	GR 5	$8,790.00	Sandown	515m	0:29.75	0:29.52	0:29.20	N/A	1	1. Silky Sauce 2. Bo Rhapsody 3. Rock Me Rocco	3.3L	$7.90
4/7	05/09/2024	7	GR 4/5	$9,060.00	Sandown	515m	0:30.00	0:29.62	0:29.33	N/A	6	1. Peaky Joe 2. Zipping Minaj 3. Alpha Zulu	5.4L	$17.00
4/6	29/08/2024	7	FFA	$9,060.00	Sandown	515m	0:29.85	0:29.29	0:29.13	N/A	8	1. In The Hub 2. Hector Fawley 3. Aston Costello	8.1L	$15.40

Kensington Flyer (4)2342131117

Trainer: Gregory McRae (Smythes Creek)12 mths 42: 11-5-4

2 yo Black Dog

Sire: MY REDEEMER

Dam: LIVERPOOL FLYER (AUS)

Stats

Career42: 11-5-4

Win %26.19%

Place %47.62%

Prize Money$22,260.00

Comments

Surprised two starts back at Ballarat to win by a head in 22.15, beating Tattooed. Last start finished 7th on December 27 over 410m at Horsham behind Roscoe Bale beaten 10 lengths (24.20) in a Grade 4/5. Doesn't look smart enough to threaten the top few.

Last Starts 8 days since last start

Place	Date	Days	Class	Prize	Track	Dist.	Ran	Win	BON	A1s	Box	Result	Margin	Starting Price
7/8	27/12/2024	9	GR 4/5	$3,360.00	Horsham	410m	0:24.20	0:23.49	0:23.28	N/A	4	1. Roscoe Bale 2. Udani Bale 3. Ragin' Ablett	10.8L	$3.60
1/8	18/12/2024	7	GR 4/5	$3,360.00	Ballarat	390m	0:22.15	0:22.15	0:22.07	N/A	8	1. Kensington Flyer 2. Tattooed 3. Man Of Courage	0.2L	$11.60
1/8	11/12/2024	7	GR 5	$2,930.00	Ballarat	450m	0:25.36	0:25.36	0:24.92	N/A	6	1. Kensington Flyer 2. Belsar 3. Shizuka	0.3L	$8.40
1/8	04/12/2024	6	GR 5	$2,930.00	Warrnambool	450m	0:25.31	0:25.31	0:24.92	N/A	5	1. Kensington Flyer 2. Block A Babe 3. Paw Judas	2.8L	$4.90
3/7	28/11/2024	10	GR 5	$2,930.00	Warrnambool	450m	0:25.62	0:25.41	0:24.99	N/A	6	1. Riviera Bale 2. Aston Aurelia 3. Kensington Flyer	3.0L	$23.20
1/7	18/11/2024	7	GR 5	$1,530.00	Ballarat	450m	0:25.77	0:25.77	0:25.44	N/A	6	1. Kensington Flyer 2. Alfie Abalone 3. Showgirl Shirley	1.2L	$2.60

Dollar Signs (5)2733415514

Trainer: Aaron Debattista (Toolleen)12 mths 51: 11-7-6

4 yo WH/FWN Dog

Sire: ORSON ALLEN

Dam: MEPUNGA FOCUS

Stats

Career51: 11-7-6

Win %21.57%

Place %47.06%

Prize Money$25,965.00

Comments

Missed the frame latest (28.68) when fourth over 500m at this track in a Grade 4/5. Has three wins and four placings from 11 starts from the draw. Will need some luck to feature.

Last Starts 8 days since last start

Place	Date	Days	Class	Prize	Track	Dist.	Ran	Win	BON	A1s	Box	Result	Margin	Starting Price
4/8	27/12/2024	7	GR 4/5	$3,880.00	Bendigo	500m	0:28.68	0:27.87	0:27.87	N/A	5	1. Letizia 2. Why I'm Broke 3. Crusoe Rico	12.3L	$9.00
1/7	20/12/2024	14	GR 5	$3,340.00	Bendigo	500m	0:28.23	0:28.23	0:27.90	N/A	5	1. Dollar Signs 2. Crusoe Rico 3. Chappy's Thief	3.0L	$4.30
5/6	06/12/2024	7	GR 4/5	$3,880.00	Bendigo	500m	0:28.49	0:28.10	0:28.10	N/A	4	1. Power Out 2. Awesome Avenger 3. Bern By	5.6L	$13.00
5/8	29/11/2024	6	GR 5	$2,930.00	Bendigo	425m	0:24.28	0:23.80	0:23.63	N/A	6	1. Quick Biscuit 2. Paw Mantra 3. Ari Gold	6.9L	$20.30
1/6	23/11/2024	8	GR 4/5	$1,530.00	Shepparton	450m	0:25.32	0:25.32	0:25.32	N/A	3	1. Dollar Signs 2. Zipping Spartan 3. Can't Park There	2.7L	$4.10
4/8	15/11/2024	7	GR 4/5	$3,880.00	Bendigo	500m	0:28.53	0:28.15	0:28.01	N/A	3	1. Fernando Duke 2. Garry Stun On 3. Packham Prince	5.8L	$30.70

Aston Florin (6)x141271568

Trainer: Paul Abela (Parwan)12 mths 17: 7-1-2

2 yo Black Bitch

Sire: COLLISION (AUS)

Dam: ASTON RHONE (AUS)

Stats

Career17: 7-1-2

Win %41.18%

Place %58.82%

Prize Money$15,965.00

Comments

Last start finished last in a Grade 5 on December 28 over 525m at The Meadows behind Mr. Miyagi beaten 11 lengths (31.13). Better than the last couple of runs suggest. Expected to do much better.

Last Starts 7 days since last start

Place	Date	Days	Class	Prize	Track	Dist.	Ran	Win	BON	A1s	Box	Result	Margin	Starting Price
8/8	28/12/2024	9	GR 5	$8,790.00	The Meadows	525m	0:31.13	0:30.41	0:30.09	N/A	5	1. Mr. Miyagi 2. Irish Lucy 3. Aston Western	10.3L	$6.20
6/8	19/12/2024	7	GR 5	$8,790.00	Sandown	515m	0:30.21	0:29.54	0:29.48	N/A	7	1. Reaper 2. Rashid 3. Aston Ping	9.6L	$6.70
5/8	12/12/2024	20	GR 5	$8,790.00	Sandown	515m	0:29.89	0:29.71	0:29.22	N/A	4	1. Burn Along 2. Run For Shelter 3. Smooth Collinda	2.6L	$7.60
1/7	22/11/2024	8	GR 4/5	$3,290.00	Richmond	520m	0:29.96	0:29.96	0:29.96	N/A	3	1. Aston Florin 2. Mayhem Banner 3. Go Forward Sky	2.5L	$1.30
7/7	14/11/2024	7	GR 5	$5,840.00	Wentworth Park	520m	0:30.53	0:29.85	0:29.45	N/A	4	1. Night Agent 2. Make Them Cry 3. Classic Story	9.8L	$3.20
2/8	07/11/2024	6	GR 5	$5,840.00	Wentworth Park	520m	0:30.20	0:30.14	0:29.95	N/A	2	1. Screaming Violet 2. Aston Florin 3. We'll See	0.8L	$1.90

Knockout Norm (7)1272612112

Trainer: Matthew Lanigan (Rowsley)12 mths 56: 12-12-6

2 yo Black Dog

Sire: FERAL FRANKY

Dam: PICTOR LUCY

Stats

Career56: 12-12-6

Win %21.43%

Place %53.57%

Prize Money$56,785.00

Comments

Jumped well at Sale two runs back then again settled forward and finished second at Sale last start over 510m. Boxed on well at the latest run to hit the frame. Leading player.

Last Starts 9 days since last start

Place	Date	Days	Class	Prize	Track	Dist.	Ran	Win	BON	A1s	Box	Result	Margin	Starting Price
2/8	26/12/2024	4	SE	$10,080.00	Sale	510m	0:28.44	0:28.22	0:28.22	N/A	2	1. Nangar Jim 2. Knockout Norm 3. Bo Rhapsody	3.1L	$6.00
1/6	22/12/2024	8	SPEC H	$3,880.00	Sale	510m	0:28.53	0:28.53	0:28.35	N/A	4	1. Knockout Norm 2. Hi There Frank 3. El Crimp Adore	3.7L	$4.20
1/6	14/12/2024	6	GR 4/5	$9,650.00	Wentworth Park	520m	0:29.95	0:29.95	0:29.41	N/A	5	1. Knockout Norm 2. Zeus Keeping 3. Take On Will	2.0L	$7.50
2/8	08/12/2024	14	GR 4/5	$3,880.00	Sale	510m	0:28.68	0:28.42	0:28.42	N/A	8	1. Nangar Jim 2. Knockout Norm 3. Hierarchy	3.6L	$4.40
1/8	24/11/2024	7	GR 5	$3,340.00	Sale	510m	0:29.10	0:29.10	0:29.02	N/A	2	1. Knockout Norm 2. Akina Lad 3. My Name's Evelyn	0.8L	$5.00
6/8	17/11/2024	7	GR 4/5	$3,880.00	Sale	510m	0:29.39	0:28.88	0:28.68	N/A	5	1. Smooth Collinda 2. His Special 3. Farnham Bale	7.3L	$3.20
99/1	11/12/2023	-	Trial	$0.00	Horsham	410m	N/A	-	N/A	N/A	3	1. 99-Knockout Norm	99L	$0.00
99/1	06/10/2023	-	Trial	$0.00	Geelong	400m	N/A	-	N/A	N/A	1	1. 99-Knockout Norm	99L	$0.00

Ben Shaker (8)6352262121

Trainer: Mark Morrissey (Junortoun)12 mths 52: 12-13-10

3 yo Black Dog

Sire: FERNANDO BALE

Dam: BRYLEE

Stats

Career52: 12-13-10

Win %23.08%

Place %67.31%

Prize Money$37,330.00

Comments

Caught the eye with a fast early split and setting up a 0.8 lengths win at Warrnambool over 450m in 25.32. Makes plenty of appeal. Go close again.

Last Starts 9 days since last start

Place	Date	Days	Class	Prize	Track	Dist.	Ran	Win	BON	A1s	Box	Result	Margin	Starting Price
1/8	26/12/2024	6	GR 4/5	$3,360.00	Warrnambool	450m	0:25.32	0:25.32	0:25.32	N/A	4	1. Ben Shaker 2. Aston Zingara 3. Tornado Tahlia	0.8L	$3.60
2/6	20/12/2024	5	GR 4/5	$3,880.00	Bendigo	500m	0:28.14	0:27.90	0:27.90	N/A	4	1. Letizia 2. Ben Shaker 3. City Limit	3.5L	$6.00
1/8	15/12/2024	8	GR 5	$2,930.00	Healesville	350m	0:19.13	0:19.13	0:18.86	N/A	3	1. Ben Shaker 2. Get A Grip 3. Inter Star Fire	3.0L	$8.00
2/6	07/12/2024	17	GR 4/5	$3,360.00	Horsham	410m	0:23.40	0:23.34	0:23.34	N/A	2	1. Show Cause 2. Ben Shaker 3. Elara Bale	1.0L	$2.00
6/7	20/11/2024	7	GR 5	$2,930.00	Ballarat	450m	0:25.74	0:25.27	0:25.27	N/A	2	1. Black Viper 2. Paw Fredrick 3. Up Hill Shiloh	6.8L	$6.80
2/8	13/11/2024	8	GR 5	$2,930.00	Ballarat	450m	0:25.77	0:25.57	0:25.03	N/A	5	1. Dollar Bucks 2. Ben Shaker 3. James's Entity	2.8L	$7.80