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Bendigo Race 5 - Hip Pocket Bendigo

NIGEL DEVERE (1) turned in a moderate effort last time when eighth at The Meadows over 525m behind Paw Yanelle (30.66) in a Grade 5. Has a strong record out of this box with three wins and two minor placings from six starts. Has ability and is a key runner. NICKLEBY ACTION (2) used the rails draw to advantage to get home last time at this track and distance (24.12) after forging to the front and leading throughout, scoring by 3 lengths. Expecting another good run. XISAN BALE (4) jumped from out wide and was game in defeat last start when a 1.3 lengths second (22.66) behind Paw Enna at Shepparton. Bold showing expected. PLAY LAB (8) scored by 5.5 lengths last time (22.28) in a Grade 5 over 390m at Shepparton. Has already won two times from this draw.

Race Time:10:21 AM

Friday, August 1, 2025

Track:Good

Weather:OCAST

Prize Money:$0.00

Distance:425m

Nigel Devere (1)2215228258

Trainer: Daniel Pell (Toolleen)12 mths 20: 6-7-0

2 yo Black Dog

Sire: FERNANDO BALE (AUS)

Dam: PHEME (AUS)

Stats

Career20: 6-7-0

Win %30.00%

Place %65.00%

Prize Money$21,590.00

Comments

Was out of placings last time (30.66) at The Meadows in a Grade 5, finishing eighth and beaten 10 lengths. Strong record off the draw with three wins and two minors from six starts. Makes strong appeal.

Last Starts 6 days since last start

Place	Date	Days	Class	Prize	Track	Dist.	Ran	Win	BON	A1s	Box	Result	Margin	Starting Price
8/8	26/07/2025	7	GR 5	$8,790.00	The Meadows	525m	0:30.66	0:29.94	0:29.70	N/A	8	1. Paw Yanelle 2. Ethanol Secret 3. Dashing Slay	10.3L	$7.50
5/8	19/07/2025	7	SPEC H	$9,060.00	The Meadows	525m	0:30.61	0:30.13	0:29.84	N/A	1	1. Fastened 2. Paw Toronto 3. Vista Weird	6.8L	$2.80
2/8	12/07/2025	7	GR 5	$8,790.00	The Meadows	525m	0:30.16	0:30.09	0:29.81	N/A	1	1. Amron Mick 2. Nigel Devere 3. Talcott Bale	1.0L	$3.20
8/8	05/07/2025	7	NG	$100,000.00	Wentworth Park	520m	0:30.41	0:29.65	0:29.45	N/A	3	1. Gus The Jet 2. Taw Major 3. Cumbria Benny	10.8L	$6.50
2/7	28/06/2025	7	NG	$10,500.00	Wentworth Park	520m	0:29.88	0:29.60	0:29.48	N/A	7	1. Robert Keeping 2. Nigel Devere 3. Gus The Jet	4.0L	$4.20
2/8	21/06/2025	16	GR 5	$8,790.00	The Meadows	525m	0:30.06	0:30.01	0:30.01	N/A	7	1. Paw Zuri 2. Nigel Devere 3. Versnellen	0.8L	$3.80

Nickleby Action (2)4431524841

Trainer: Julie Hall (Dingee)12 mths 72: 13-8-6

3 yo BDL Dog

Sire: FERAL FRANKY (AUS)

Dam: NICKO DANCER (AUS)

Stats

Career72: 13-8-6

Win %18.06%

Place %37.50%

Prize Money$28,695.00

Comments

Charged out of the boxes with a fast early split and led throughout to score when a 3 length winner (24.12) over 425m at this track. The one to beat again.

Last Starts 7 days since last start

Place	Date	Days	Class	Prize	Track	Dist.	Ran	Win	BON	A1s	Box	Result	Margin	Starting Price
1/7	25/07/2025	7	GR 5	$2,930.00	Bendigo	425m	0:24.12	0:24.12	0:23.77	N/A	1	1. Nickleby Action 2. Pinaroo Flyer 3. Mr. Fortitude	3.0L	$4.50
4/8	18/07/2025	4	GR 5	$2,930.00	Bendigo	425m	0:24.40	0:24.12	0:23.81	N/A	8	1. Go Go Evie 2. Captain Stevie 3. Laura May	3.9L	$5.00
8/8	14/07/2025	10	GR 5	$2,930.00	Shepparton	390m	0:22.82	0:21.98	0:21.94	N/A	5	1. Maximum Jasmine 2. Diablo Sixteen 3. Boy	12.1L	$9.00
4/6	04/07/2025	7	GR 5	$2,930.00	Bendigo	425m	0:24.28	0:24.07	0:23.62	N/A	3	1. Gunai Walk About 2. Jorogumo 3. Dash Of Whisky	3.0L	$31.00
2/8	27/06/2025	4	GR 5	$2,930.00	Bendigo	425m	0:24.30	0:24.30	0:23.68	N/A	7	1. Speedy Khe Sanh 2. Nickleby Action 3. Canya Jump	0.1L	$11.00
5/7	23/06/2025	5	GR 5	$2,930.00	Shepparton	390m	0:22.87	0:22.09	0:21.92	N/A	2	1. Jolly Ollie 2. Got A Message 3. Zesty Boy	11.8L	$9.00

No Bad Deed (3)6615142437

Trainer: Wendy Saathoff (Toolern Vale)12 mths 26: 6-4-2

2 yo FWN Dog

Sire: FERAL FRANKY (AUS)

Dam: NO GOOD DEED (AUS)

Stats

Career26: 6-4-2

Win %23.08%

Place %46.15%

Prize Money$15,085.00

Comments

Could only manage seventh last time but the start prior hit the frame when third (22.67) over 400m at Geelong. Tends to go fairly well off the draw and in the mix on his best form.

Last Starts 7 days since last start

Place	Date	Days	Class	Prize	Track	Dist.	Ran	Win	BON	A1s	Box	Result	Margin	Starting Price
7/8	25/07/2025	13	MX 3/4	$3,360.00	Geelong	400m	0:23.30	0:22.76	0:22.32	N/A	5	1. Verdi 2. Man Of Courage 3. Better Banjo	8.3L	$23.00
3/6	12/07/2025	29	GR 4/5	$3,360.00	Geelong	400m	0:22.67	0:22.20	0:22.20	N/A	3	1. Dusty McGraw 2. Aston Caper 3. No Bad Deed	6.7L	$7.50
4/7	13/06/2025	6	GR 4/5	$3,360.00	Bendigo	425m	0:24.20	0:23.83	0:23.78	N/A	2	1. Kurnai Bolt 2. Tension Head 3. Gunai Nugget	5.5L	$13.00
2/7	07/06/2025	10	MX 3/4	$3,360.00	Geelong	400m	0:22.81	0:22.60	0:22.47	N/A	4	1. Tornado Tahlia 2. No Bad Deed 3. Butterflies Lad	3.0L	$6.50
4/8	28/05/2025	19	GR 5 H	$2,930.00	Warrnambool	390m	0:22.38	0:21.95	0:21.88	N/A	8	1. Desired 2. Aston Elena 3. Out Of Elite	6.5L	$2.70
1/8	09/05/2025	8	GR 5	$2,930.00	Bendigo	425m	0:24.33	0:24.33	0:23.81	N/A	4	1. No Bad Deed 2. Paw Usami 3. More Beer Please	2.5L	$2.70

Xisan Bale (4)3572551152

Trainer: Tammy Kennedy Harris (Devon Meadows)12 mths 81: 12-19-12

3 yo Black Dog

Sire: DROOPYS SYDNEY (AUS)

Dam: WINNIE ALLEN (AUS)

Stats

Career81: 12-19-12

Win %14.81%

Place %53.09%

Prize Money$38,370.00

Comments

Charged out of the boxes with a strong early sectional but bumped into one better when runner up (22.66) at Shepparton over 390m. Still to win from this draw but has been in the placings seven times. Top chance.

Last Starts 4 days since last start

Place	Date	Days	Class	Prize	Track	Dist.	Ran	Win	BON	A1s	Box	Result	Margin	Starting Price
2/8	28/07/2025	7	GR 5	$2,930.00	Shepparton	390m	0:22.66	0:22.60	0:21.56	N/A	8	1. Paw Enna 2. Xisan Bale 3. Leap Of Faith	1.3L	$4.20
5/7	21/07/2025	5	MX 3/4	$3,360.00	Shepparton	390m	0:22.31	0:21.71	0:21.71	N/A	7	1. Aston Fantastic 2. Jetstream Icon 3. Red Ed	9.0L	$46.00
1/8	16/07/2025	5	GR 5	$2,930.00	Ballarat	390m	0:22.35	0:22.35	0:21.71	N/A	8	1. Xisan Bale 2. Stress Test 3. Ziva Bale	3.5L	$2.50
1/8	11/07/2025	6	GR 5	$2,930.00	Bendigo	425m	0:24.17	0:24.17	0:23.86	N/A	6	1. Xisan Bale 2. Smokin' Arrow 3. Perfect Liam	4.0L	$2.90
5/6	05/07/2025	3	GR 4/5	$1,530.00	Shepparton	390m	0:23.12	0:22.26	0:22.22	N/A	2	1. Hard Style Robbo 2. Moraine Bella 3. Moraine Miley	12.3L	$8.00
5/7	02/07/2025	7	GR 5	$2,930.00	Ballarat	390m	0:22.56	0:22.29	0:22.08	N/A	1	1. Scenic Court 2. Ruby's Show 3. King Ron	4.0L	$6.50

Sherry Cherry (5)3723211415

Trainer: Aroha Hemingway (Rochester)12 mths 34: 6-5-5

2 yo BLU/BDL Bitch

Sire: BERNARDO (AUS)

Dam: LORENZA (AUS)

Stats

Career34: 6-5-5

Win %17.65%

Place %47.06%

Prize Money$9,670.00

Comments

Won two starts back after racing on the pace at this track over 425m in 24.31. Couldn't repeat the feat last time out when fifth over 300m at Healesville at Grade 5 level. Prepared to just watch this time.

Last Starts 5 days since last start

Place	Date	Days	Class	Prize	Track	Dist.	Ran	Win	BON	A1s	Box	Result	Margin	Starting Price
5/8	27/07/2025	2	GR 5	$2,930.00	Healesville	300m	0:17.08	0:16.68	0:16.57	N/A	5	1. I'm Fabulous 2. Lamia Wheeze 3. Masseter	6.3L	$34.00
1/7	25/07/2025	8	GR 5	$2,930.00	Bendigo	425m	0:24.31	0:24.31	0:23.77	N/A	3	1. Sherry Cherry 2. Winning Steps 3. King Matteo	1.5L	$21.00
4/7	17/07/2025	7	Other	$1,070.00	Mount Gambier	400m	0:23.54	0:23.18	0:22.91	N/A	1	1. Moonlight Grand 2. Cadillac Belle 3. Rocklea Earle	5.3L	$2.40
1/6	10/07/2025	7	TG1-4W	$1,010.00	Mount Gambier	400m	0:23.32	0:23.32	0:23.11	N/A	5	1. Sherry Cherry 2. Rusty Wheels 3. Moonlight Jazz	2.5L	$2.70
1/7	03/07/2025	4	TG1-4W	$1,010.00	Mount Gambier	400m	0:23.15	0:23.15	0:22.99	N/A	6	1. Sherry Cherry 2. Rusty Wheels 3. Deadly Dave	5.3L	$2.80
2/8	29/06/2025	3	GR 6	$1,520.00	Mount Gambier	305m	0:17.63	0:17.33	0:17.33	N/A	1	1. Super Serene 2. Sherry Cherry 3. Crowie Unleashed	4.3L	$4.20

Sweet Love (6)3683621324

Trainer: Geoffrey Williamson (Marong)12 mths 22: 6-3-5

2 yo BDL Bitch

Sire: TOMMY SHELBY (AUS)

Dam: SAPPHIRE RUBY (AUS)

Stats

Career22: 6-3-5

Win %27.27%

Place %63.64%

Prize Money$14,240.00

Comments

Was out of placings last time (25.53) at Shepparton in a Grade 5, finishing fourth and beaten 4.5 lengths. Fairly consistent record from the draw including a win and three minors. Among the chances on best.

Last Starts 4 days since last start

Place	Date	Days	Class	Prize	Track	Dist.	Ran	Win	BON	A1s	Box	Result	Margin	Starting Price
4/8	28/07/2025	7	GR 5	$2,930.00	Shepparton	450m	0:25.53	0:25.26	0:25.17	N/A	4	1. Aston Joplin 2. Paw Illabo 3. Magical Star	4.3L	$3.60
2/7	21/07/2025	19	GR 5	$2,930.00	Shepparton	450m	0:25.49	0:25.43	0:24.84	N/A	2	1. Figure It Out 2. Sweet Love 3. Lucky Lisa	1.0L	$3.80
3/8	02/07/2025	5	GR 5	$2,930.00	Ballarat	390m	0:22.46	0:22.33	0:22.08	N/A	6	1. Interstate Girl 2. Lorraine Jacky 3. Sweet Love	2.0L	$2.60
1/8	27/06/2025	7	GR 5	$2,930.00	Bendigo	425m	0:24.00	0:24.00	0:23.68	N/A	8	1. Sweet Love 2. Tinker Dot 3. Miss Blaze	1.8L	$2.00
2/8	20/06/2025	9	GR 5	$2,930.00	Bendigo	425m	0:24.21	0:24.04	0:23.85	N/A	2	1. Paw Rival 2. Sweet Love 3. Roscoe Bale	2.4L	$2.00
6/7	11/06/2025	6	GR 4/5	$3,360.00	Ballarat	450m	0:26.11	0:25.51	0:25.29	N/A	4	1. Flying Currency 2. Paw Manny 3. Spring Coin	9.0L	$6.50

Hard Style Robbo (7)8158611164

Trainer: Robert Hayes (Toolleen)12 mths 59: 10-10-9

3 yo RED/BDL Dog

Sire: HARD STYLE RICO (AUS)

Dam: HELLO ROBBO (AUS)

Stats

Career59: 10-10-9

Win %16.95%

Place %49.15%

Prize Money$19,240.00

Comments

Missed the frame latest (25.89) when fourth over 425m at this track in a Grade 4/5. Has one win and three placings from eight starts from the draw. Tough field and looking to others this time.

Last Starts 7 days since last start

Place	Date	Days	Class	Prize	Track	Dist.	Ran	Win	BON	A1s	Box	Result	Margin	Starting Price
4/6	25/07/2025	11	GR 4/5	$3,360.00	Bendigo	425m	0:25.89	0:23.92	0:23.77	N/A	4	1. Sketchy Demos 2. Reckless 3. Moraine Bella	29.5L	$34.00
6/7	14/07/2025	9	GR 5	$2,930.00	Shepparton	450m	0:25.89	0:25.45	0:25.08	N/A	1	1. Regal Huxley 2. Crackerjack Kev 3. Mr. Frankie Lee	6.3L	$7.50
1/6	05/07/2025	8	GR 4/5	$1,530.00	Shepparton	390m	0:22.26	0:22.26	0:22.22	N/A	7	1. Hard Style Robbo 2. Moraine Bella 3. Moraine Miley	1.3L	$2.80
1/8	27/06/2025	9	GR 5	$2,930.00	Bendigo	425m	0:24.16	0:24.16	0:23.68	N/A	6	1. Hard Style Robbo 2. Paw Ucarty 3. Silent Whisper	4.5L	$2.60
1/8	18/06/2025	5	GR 5	$1,740.00	Bendigo	500m	0:28.47	0:28.47	0:28.42	N/A	8	1. Hard Style Robbo 2. High Cotton 3. Zipping Tyra	1.0L	$4.80
6/7	13/06/2025	4	GR 4/5	$3,360.00	Bendigo	425m	0:24.34	0:23.83	0:23.78	N/A	8	1. Kurnai Bolt 2. Tension Head 3. Gunai Nugget	7.8L	$51.00

Play Lab (8)2321281711

Trainer: Peter Martinovic (Koo Wee Rup)12 mths 48: 14-7-8

3 yo BLU Dog

Sire: TOMMY SHELBY (AUS)

Dam: INVICTUS LOUIE (AUS)

Stats

Career48: 14-7-8

Win %29.17%

Place %60.42%

Prize Money$33,280.00

Comments

Good effort to win last start by 5.5 lengths over 390m at Shepparton in a handy (22.28), beating Mini Milky. Solid showing expected.

Last Starts 4 days since last start

Place	Date	Days	Class	Prize	Track	Dist.	Ran	Win	BON	A1s	Box	Result	Margin	Starting Price
1/8	28/07/2025	6	GR 5	$2,930.00	Shepparton	390m	0:22.28	0:22.28	0:21.56	N/A	2	1. Play Lab 2. Mini Milky 3. Pelican's Sunday	5.3L	$2.60
1/8	22/07/2025	7	FFA	$3,360.00	Warragul	400m	0:22.89	0:22.89	0:22.67	N/A	1	1. Play Lab 2. Frisco Joe 3. Rock It Queen	2.3L	$4.80
7/8	15/07/2025	6	MX 3/4	$3,360.00	Warragul	400m	0:23.34	0:22.98	0:22.54	N/A	7	1. Fernando Gomez 2. Frisco Joe 3. Parumba Jazzman	5.5L	$7.00
1/8	09/07/2025	9	GR 5	$2,930.00	Ballarat	390m	0:22.48	0:22.48	0:22.07	N/A	3	1. Play Lab 2. She's Reloaded 3. Mavis Tolmie	1.2L	$2.20
8/8	30/06/2025	5	GR 4/5	$3,360.00	Shepparton	390m	0:22.48	0:21.89	0:21.89	N/A	5	1. Hard Style Leon 2. Lady Julia 3. Rock It Queen	8.3L	$10.00
2/7	25/06/2025	5	GR 5	$2,930.00	Ballarat	390m	0:22.66	0:22.39	0:22.23	N/A	4	1. Better Banjo 2. Play Lab 3. Frog March	4.3L	$8.50