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Bendigo Race 9 - Peter Brown Custom Homes

STAR MELI (1) was strong over this course and distance last time despite filling the minors, finishing a nose behind Phoenix Tan in 24.07 and recording a new PB here. Expected to go close if runs up to latest. ZAMBADA ICON (2) stalked the lead and fought on well to finish 5 lengths away in second (25.67) at Shepparton in a Special conditions Veteran race over 450m. Consistent performer from this draw with a win and six minor placings to his credit. Expecting another good run. FLUENT ACTION (4) is progressing well and looks close to another win after hitting the frame from Box 1 last run (24.03) at this track. Must be included in calculations. ASTON COMMANDER (7) deserves plenty of thought over this trip.

Race Time:10:45 AM

Friday, October 16, 2026

Track:Good

Weather:Fine

Prize Money:$0.00

Distance:425m

Star Meli (1)1435236222

Trainer: Terry Meyer (MOIRA (S))12 mths 38: 4-8-8

3 yo BDL Bitch

Sire: FERAL FRANKY (AUS)

Dam: CHASE ME HONEY (AUS)

Stats

Career38: 4-8-8

Win %10.53%

Place %52.63%

Prize Money$13,445.00

Comments

In the money last time at this track (24.07) in a Grade 5, finishing a nose second. Still a maiden from the draw but has placed two times. Looks suited here and rates a leading chance.

Last Starts 6 days since last start

Place	Date	Days	Class	Prize	Track	Dist.	Ran	Win	BON	A1s	Box	Result	Margin	Starting Price
2/8	09/10/2026	4	GR 5	$2,930.00	Bendigo	425m	0:24.07	0:24.06	0:23.56	N/A	8	1. Phoenix Tan 2. Star Meli 3. Hard Compass	0.1L	$6.00
2/8	05/10/2026	18	GR 5	$2,930.00	Shepparton	390m	0:22.23	0:22.17	0:22.15	N/A	5	1. Aston Fontaine 2. Star Meli 3. Berserker Viking	1.0L	$8.50
2/7	17/09/2026	3	GR 4/5	$1,530.00	Shepparton	390m	0:22.21	0:21.95	0:21.95	N/A	1	1. Portland Chica 2. Star Meli 3. Mr. Flood	3.8L	$7.50
6/8	14/09/2026	7	GR 5	$2,930.00	Shepparton	390m	0:22.83	0:22.28	0:22.23	N/A	1	1. Kraken Western 2. Paw Xanthie 3. Paw Inflame	8.0L	$5.50
3/8	07/09/2026	18	GR 5	$2,930.00	Shepparton	390m	0:22.46	0:22.44	0:21.95	N/A	6	1. Dim Sim Ollie 2. Star Bluey 3. Star Meli	0.5L	$6.00
2/6	20/08/2026	3	GR 5	$1,530.00	Shepparton	390m	0:22.32	0:22.30	0:22.12	N/A	1	1. Kraken Bluey 2. Star Meli 3. Legacy Man	0.3L	$3.20

Zambada Icon (2)2124344242

Trainer: Robert Sullivan (GREATER SHEPPARTON (C))12 mths 90: 10-21-9

4 yo FWN Dog

Sire: JARVIS BALE (AUS)

Dam: TIJUANA ICON (AUS)

Stats

Career90: 10-21-9

Win %11.11%

Place %44.44%

Prize Money$28,670.00

Comments

In the money last time at Shepparton (25.67) in a Special conditions Veteran race, finishing a 5 length second. Goes well out of this box with a win and six minors. Looks suited and should go close.

Last Starts 3 days since last start

Place	Date	Days	Class	Prize	Track	Dist.	Ran	Win	BON	A1s	Box	Result	Margin	Starting Price
2/5	12/10/2026	10	SPEC VET	$2,930.00	Shepparton	450m	0:25.67	0:25.33	0:25.33	N/A	3	1. Idyllic James 2. Zambada Icon 3. Tat Leah	5.0L	$9.00
4/8	02/10/2026	7	GR 4/5	$3,360.00	Bendigo	425m	0:24.14	0:23.85	0:23.71	N/A	8	1. Electrojet 2. Cheeky Meeki 3. Paw Palmer	4.1L	$67.00
2/7	25/09/2026	4	GR 4/5	$3,360.00	Bendigo	425m	0:24.14	0:23.85	0:23.52	N/A	8	1. Miner Mick 2. Zambada Icon 3. Paw Iowa	4.2L	$10.00
4/6	21/09/2026	7	GR 5	$2,930.00	Shepparton	450m	0:25.91	0:25.43	0:25.17	N/A	1	1. Kraken Ripper 2. Prince Valhalla 3. Scott Vicious	7.0L	$9.00
4/8	14/09/2026	7	GR 4/5	$3,360.00	Shepparton	450m	0:25.64	0:25.35	0:25.35	N/A	1	1. Hartland Willow 2. Oh Biscuit 3. Cheeky Mila	4.3L	$12.00
3/8	07/09/2026	10	GR 5	$2,930.00	Shepparton	450m	0:25.55	0:25.41	0:25.19	N/A	6	1. Rhythmic Energy 2. Gray Grouper 3. Zambada Icon	2.0L	$7.50

Goosebumps Rico (3)6517312238

Trainer: Darren Fisher (GREATER GEELONG (C))12 mths 81: 15-9-14

3 yo BDL Dog

Sire: HARD STYLE RICO (AUS)

Dam: DRAKENSBERG DOT (AUS)

Stats

Career81: 15-9-14

Win %18.52%

Place %46.91%

Prize Money$24,105.00

Comments

Had been in consistent form with three minors on end before missing the frame last start when eighth (24.71) at this track. Aided by a low draw but will need to find best.

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	09/10/2026	7	GR 4/5	$3,360.00	Bendigo	425m	0:24.71	0:23.89	0:23.56	N/A	3	1. Baby Beets 2. Kiwi George 3. Lady Gunai	11.7L	$51.00
3/8	02/10/2026	9	SPEC	$3,360.00	Bendigo	425m	0:24.53	0:24.42	0:23.71	N/A	8	1. Midnight Thunder 2. Valletta Moon 3. Goosebumps Rico	1.6L	$6.00
2/7	23/09/2026	7	SPEC H	$1,530.00	Bendigo	425m	0:24.24	0:23.98	0:23.82	N/A	8	1. Blowing Trumpets 2. Goosebumps Rico 3. High Cotton	3.8L	$2.90
2/7	16/09/2026	4	GR 5	$1,740.00	Bendigo	500m	0:28.68	0:28.51	0:28.32	N/A	8	1. Tequila Blinder 2. Goosebumps Rico 3. Reggae Miss	2.5L	$7.50
1/6	12/09/2026	8	GR 5	$1,530.00	Bendigo	425m	0:24.36	0:24.36	0:24.07	N/A	8	1. Goosebumps Rico 2. Chappy's Banshee 3. Kaluna Chaos	1.1L	$6.00
3/6	04/09/2026	4	GR 5	$1,530.00	Ballarat	450m	0:25.93	0:25.55	0:25.55	N/A	4	1. Crackerjack Greg 2. Rev Ken 3. Goosebumps Rico	5.5L	$3.10
99/1	25/03/2025	-	Trial	$0.00	Geelong	400m	N/A	-	N/A	N/A	6	1. 99-Goosebumps Rico	99L	$0.00

Fluent Action (4)5543447x13

Trainer: Wendy Saathoff (MELTON (C))12 mths 84: 23-15-10

3 yo BLU Bitch

Sire: TOMMY SHELBY (AUS)

Dam: SAPPHIRE RUBY (AUS)

Stats

Career84: 23-15-10

Win %27.38%

Place %57.14%

Prize Money$57,525.00

Comments

Sent out long odds last time but rocketed out of the boxes with a scorching early sectional and gave a sight before being swallowed up late, finishing a 3.5 lengths third (24.03) over 425m at this track. More than capable and has to be included.

Last Starts 6 days since last start

Place	Date	Days	Class	Prize	Track	Dist.	Ran	Win	BON	A1s	Box	Result	Margin	Starting Price
3/8	09/10/2026	9	GR 5	$2,930.00	Bendigo	425m	0:24.03	0:23.77	0:23.56	N/A	1	1. Gamora Bale 2. Chevron Stroll 3. Fluent Action	3.7L	$14.00
1/8	30/09/2026	79	GR 5	$2,930.00	Ballarat	390m	0:22.25	0:22.25	0:22.03	N/A	4	1. Fluent Action 2. On The River 3. Frog March	1.0L	$3.40
7/7	13/07/2026	7	GR 5	$2,930.00	Shepparton	390m	0:23.26	0:22.54	0:22.21	N/A	3	1. Leap Fang Leap 2. Lilly Zoom 3. Diamantina Pear	10.5L	$20.00
4/8	06/07/2026	10	GR 4/5	$3,360.00	Shepparton	390m	0:22.23	0:21.97	0:21.86	N/A	6	1. Paw Cornelius 2. Bailieston 3. Graffiti	3.7L	$6.50
4/8	26/06/2026	9	GR 4	$3,360.00	Bendigo	425m	0:24.31	0:23.82	0:23.82	N/A	5	1. Dundee Skye 2. Cheeky Meeki 3. Sir Dodge	7.3L	$19.00
3/8	17/06/2026	7	GR 4/5	$3,360.00	Ballarat	390m	0:22.28	0:22.02	0:21.80	N/A	7	1. Black Business 2. Western's Nasiah 3. Fluent Action	3.8L	$9.50

Go Fish (5)x716144317

Trainer: Julie Chilcott (HEATHCOTE)12 mths 53: 9-8-10

3 yo BDL Dog

Sire: BEAST UNLEASHED (AUS)

Dam: PECHEY'S GIRL (AUS)

Stats

Career53: 9-8-10

Win %16.98%

Place %50.94%

Prize Money$16,020.00

Comments

Did a good job two starts back at this track to win by a nose in 24.26, beating Bed Time Daisy. Last start finished 7th in a Grade 4/5 on October 9 over 425m at this track behind Baby Beets beaten 10 lengths (24.65). Will need to improve to feature.

Last Starts 6 days since last start

Place	Date	Days	Class	Prize	Track	Dist.	Ran	Win	BON	A1s	Box	Result	Margin	Starting Price
7/8	09/10/2026	9	GR 4/5	$3,360.00	Bendigo	425m	0:24.65	0:23.89	0:23.56	N/A	8	1. Baby Beets 2. Kiwi George 3. Lady Gunai	10.8L	$61.00
1/5	30/09/2026	3	GR 5	$1,530.00	Bendigo	425m	0:24.26	0:24.26	0:23.81	N/A	2	1. Go Fish 2. Bed Time Daisy 3. Graffiti	0.1L	$1.60
3/8	27/09/2026	9	FFA	$3,360.00	Healesville	350m	0:19.55	0:19.27	0:19.27	N/A	7	1. Evil Eye 2. Fiddles 3. Go Fish	4.3L	$34.00
4/7	18/09/2026	5	GR 5	$2,930.00	Bendigo	425m	0:24.50	0:24.45	0:23.75	N/A	5	1. Commanche Jack, Ring 3. Paw Gertrude	0.7L	$101.00
4/8	13/09/2026	9	GR 5	$2,930.00	Healesville	300m	0:16.76	0:16.49	0:16.26	N/A	5	1. Aloft 2. Aston Ostuni 3. Madam Serious	4.0L	$10.00
1/6	04/09/2026	5	GR 5	$1,530.00	Healesville	300m	0:16.78	0:16.78	0:16.74	N/A	4	1. Go Fish 2. Zinzan Sammy 3. Sailaway Gin	0.5L	$2.40

Star Bluey (6)2681126145

Trainer: Terry Meyer (MOIRA (S))12 mths 15: 4-2-0

2 yo BLU Dog

Sire: HOOKED ON SCOTCH (AUS)

Dam: ESTHER'S DIVA (AUS)

Stats

Career15: 4-2-0

Win %26.67%

Place %40.00%

Prize Money$6,895.00

Comments

Backs up after finishing 5th on October 12 over 390m at Shepparton in a Grade 5. Not far away last time but this is a stiff test.

Last Starts 3 days since last start

Place	Date	Days	Class	Prize	Track	Dist.	Ran	Win	BON	A1s	Box	Result	Margin	Starting Price
5/7	12/10/2026	7	GR 5	$2,930.00	Shepparton	390m	0:22.78	0:22.38	0:21.89	N/A	7	1. Spot The Angel 2. Ascend Hibiscus 3. Market Jet	5.8L	$12.00
4/8	05/10/2026	18	GR 5	$2,930.00	Shepparton	390m	0:22.64	0:22.17	0:22.15	N/A	2	1. Aston Fontaine 2. Star Meli 3. Berserker Viking	6.8L	$11.00
1/8	17/09/2026	3	GR 5	$1,530.00	Shepparton	390m	0:22.65	0:22.65	0:21.95	N/A	7	1. Star Bluey 2. Rupee Action 3. Thai Tiger	0.6L	$9.00
6/8	14/09/2026	7	GR 5	$2,930.00	Shepparton	390m	0:22.98	0:22.50	0:22.23	N/A	6	1. Just Quickly 2. Nangar Macie 3. Bamboo Rupee	7.0L	$5.00
2/8	07/09/2026	14	GR 5	$2,930.00	Shepparton	390m	0:22.45	0:22.44	0:21.95	N/A	4	1. Dim Sim Ollie 2. Star Bluey 3. Star Meli	0.3L	$21.00
1/7	24/08/2026	18	MX 6/7	$2,930.00	Shepparton	390m	0:22.43	0:22.43	0:21.91	N/A	7	1. Star Bluey 2. Cucuzza 3. Big Cool	0.3L	$7.00

Aston Commander (7)4513515527

Trainer: Jihad Talgi (CASEY (C))12 mths 11: 3-1-1

2 yo FWN Dog

Sire: ASTON EXCEED (AUS)

Dam: ASTON GENEVE (AUS)

Stats

Career11: 3-1-1

Win %27.27%

Place %45.45%

Prize Money$7,025.00

Comments

Missed the frame last time but finished in the minors two back when second (25.44) over 450m at Ballarat. Boxed out wide but can measure up.

Last Starts 5 days since last start

Place	Date	Days	Class	Prize	Track	Dist.	Ran	Win	BON	A1s	Box	Result	Margin	Starting Price
7/8	10/10/2026	10	SPEC SF	$9,060.00	The Meadows	525m	0:31.20	0:30.36	0:29.69	N/A	3	1. Cruise Commander 2. Pure Silk 3. Bash Boy Giblet	12.0L	$12.00
2/8	30/09/2026	13	RST WIN H	$3,880.00	Ballarat	450m	0:25.44	0:25.28	0:25.03	N/A	4	1. Corban Yaxley 2. Aston Commander 3. Crackerjack Gus	2.3L	$8.00
5/8	17/09/2026	4	MX 6/7 FIN	$3,360.00	Warrnambool	390m	0:22.90	0:22.17	0:22.07	N/A	5	1. Reliable Motor 2. Let's Win Bingo 3. Reg	10.5L	$2.40
5/8	13/09/2026	3	MX 6/7	$3,360.00	Healesville	300m	0:16.83	0:16.57	0:16.26	N/A	2	1. Just Breathe 2. Right Path 3. Autumn Rose	3.8L	$2.50
1/8	10/09/2026	20	MX 6/7 H	$2,930.00	Warrnambool	390m	0:21.98	0:21.98	0:21.98	N/A	8	1. Aston Commander 2. Reliable Motor 3. Autumn Rose	8.8L	$2.10
5/7	21/08/2026	4	MX 6/7	$2,930.00	Ballarat	390m	0:22.82	0:22.17	0:22.05	N/A	6	1. Canya Kick It 2. Let's Win Bingo 3. Aston Proton	9.5L	$3.50

Divot (8)1271277423

Trainer: Luke Harris (GREATER GEELONG (C))12 mths 35: 13-6-2

3 yo Black Dog

Sire: AUSSIE INFRARED (AUS)

Dam: TORZA (AUS)

Stats

Career35: 13-6-2

Win %37.14%

Place %60.00%

Prize Money$42,456.00

Comments

Hit the frame latest (22.94) when third at Warragul in a Grade 4/5. Still a maiden from the draw but has placed two times. Among the main chances.

Last Starts 2 days since last start

Place	Date	Days	Class	Prize	Track	Dist.	Ran	Win	BON	A1s	Box	Result	Margin	Starting Price
3/8	13/10/2026	7	GR 4/5	$3,360.00	Warragul	400m	0:22.94	0:22.25	0:22.25	N/A	1	1. Warren's Ledger 2. More Than Words 3. Divot	9.9L	$3.50
2/8	06/10/2026	4	GR 4/5	$3,360.00	Warragul	400m	0:22.64	0:22.59	0:22.50	N/A	6	1. Party Started 2. Divot 3. Silver Mack	0.8L	$1.90
4/8	02/10/2026	7	GR 5	$2,930.00	Bendigo	425m	0:24.60	0:23.96	0:23.71	N/A	3	1. Slick Ability 2. Lady Gunai 3. Paw Cornelius	9.2L	$3.00
7/7	25/09/2026	7	SPEC H	$7,330.00	Bendigo	425m	0:24.61	0:23.88	0:23.52	N/A	6	1. Askern Violet 2. Here Comes Billy 3. Chill Out Plate	10.4L	$7.00
7/7	18/09/2026	5	GR 4/5	$3,360.00	Warragul	400m	0:23.15	0:22.50	0:22.50	N/A	3	1. Reality Secret 2. Aston National 3. Holly Rose	9.5L	$2.30
2/8	13/09/2026	6	SPEC	$7,330.00	Healesville	300m	0:16.39	0:16.37	0:16.26	N/A	7	1. Electrojet 2. Divot 3. Patriot Burst	0.5L	$3.50
1/3	03/06/2025	-	Trial	$0.00	Mandurah	400m	0:22.55	0:22.55	N/A	N/A	5	1. Divot 2. Mumbling 3. Just Too Good	3.5L	$0.00