Victorian racing on Wednesday heads to Bendigo for Bendigo Cup Day, where nine races have been set down. The track as of Monday evening is a Good 4 and with fine weather on the cards, the track will be on the firm side. Adam Page brings you his best bets for the program below!
Bendigo Racing Tips: Wednesday, October 30th 2024
Race 7: Bendigo Cup 2400m - 4.10pm AEDT
If in doubt, gravitate towards the overseas raiders, which was the case last week and I didn't learn. I learned my lesson so clearly on top is (9) Sea King. He didn't disgrace himself in the Ebor, and that form was franked last Wednesday by Onesmoothoperator in the Geelong Cup. If that is the yardstick for this, then Sea King is clearly the one to beat.
(2) Berkeley Square is in career best form for Dan O'Sullivan and commands respect off his effort behind Kingswood in the Coongy. The sit/sprint set up wasn't to his liking for him at all but I liked the way he found the line late in the piece. Racing like 2400m suits, he's a leading contender.
They are trying to convince themselves that (5) Knight's Choice is a Melbourne Cup horse and this is last roll of the dice. He hasn't fired a shot this time in but I will say he has been plagued by unsuitable trips and wet tracks. Ideal gate, firm deck, hard fit...I'd be including him in exotics.
(9) Sea King
$4.65 (3 Units)
Race 8: Bendigo Locksmiths Handicap 1100m - 4.45pm AEDT
It does look a tough meeting when it comes to standouts, but I do think that (10) Mantua is the first of two. He ran over 1100m at Seymour last time out and tried his guts out from on speed but couldn't quite finish the job. The query is 1100m, a strong 1100m, but I think he'll glide across on speed and this isn't a deep contest.
(4) Brazen Lady is a Matty Ellerton trained mare that resumes. This girl is first up, having not raced since July 6 at Flemington when racing over 1400m and working home strongly when second to Cindy Falls. 1100m is on the short side for her but has jumped out well for the return and should be strong late.
(8) Scully is capable with his best. He resumed at Caulfield at the midweeks where he got back in the run and failed to get involved when down the track behind Nadal. Fitter, can settle closer in the run and his best is more than good enough to be dangerous.
(10) Mantua
$2.10 (5 Units)
Race 9: Bet365 Handicap 1400m - 5.20pm AEDT
I am convinced that (11) Easy Dun has a big motor and if he puts it together, he has plenty on this lot. He resumed over 1400m at Ballarat where he got a fair way out of his ground but I really liked the way he finished his race off in defeat when third to The Shaper. He is quirky but clearly has an engine under the hood and if he does everything right, I think good luck beating him.
(5) Masterful will love firmer footing and with that in mind, is dangerous. He ran on Moe Cup Day where the track was a paddock and he couldn't pick his feet up late in the piece. He'll land on speed and on a track more to his liking, I think he can run a much-improved race.
(6) Lulu Darling is one I can entertain for multiples. She ran over the mile at Murtoa last time out and she tried hard but for mine, the 1600m was a bridge too far and she battled late. I do like her back to 1400m, and from the gate, she'll do no work and be effective late.
(11) Easy Dun
$3.15 (5 Units)
