Bendigo Race 3

Pink Diamond Challenger Sprinter Ht5

Stake: $4,185

CHATTANOOGA (2) has a strong winning strike-rate here with three wins and a placing from five tries. Placed last time (30.46) at The Meadows in a Grade 5, finishing third and beaten 2.5 lengths. Appeals as a leading chance in this. RIPPING IT UP (4) is yet to miss the placings here in an excellent record which boasts three wins. Below best last time at Shepparton (25.98) in a Grade 5, finishing a 9 length eighth. Looks well placed here and among the chances. BAG OF SNAGS (1) goes very well at the course and distance with two wins and a placing from five starts. Comes off a (25.40) win last time, scoring by 4 lengths in a Grade 5 over 450m at Shepparton. Among the main chances. SMOOTH PRINCE (8) is a last-start placegetter at this track and distance – sure to have admirers.

Distance: 500m
Class: Grade 5 Non Penalty Heat
Track: Good
Weather: OCAST
Surface: All Weather

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Bag Of Snags (1) 1555623711
Trainer: Jeffrey Abela (Echuca)
Prize Money: $13,667
Win / Place: 20% / 46%

Going for the Hat-Trick

2 yo Black D

Sire: BERNARDO (AUS)

Dam: HUSKY FLYER (AUS)

Rating

Stats

Career

30: 6-2-6

Track

8: 2-2-0

Trk/Dst

5: 2-1-0

Distance

5: 2-1-0

Season

30: 6-2-6

1st Up

1: 0-0-0

2nd Up

1: 0-0-1

Winning Distances
<400	400+	500+	600+	700+
0	4	2	0	0

Box History	1	2	3	4	5	6	7	8
STARTS	2	3	4	4	4	2	3	8
1st	0	0	0	0	3	1	0	2
2nd	0	0	0	0	0	0	1	1
3rd	0	0	1	1	1	0	0	3

Comments

Strong performance racing just off the speed and going on to post a big 4 lengths victory in a Grade 5 last start at Shepparton, clocking a solid 25.40 over the 450m trip. Smart win and looks a key chance again here.

Expected Early Speed:Backmarker

Last Starts days since last start

Place	Date	Track	Distance	Box	Ran	Avg. Speed	Margin	SP	Win Time	BON	Class	Prize	Prize Won	Days	Result
1st of 7	2/6/25	Shepparton	450m	5	0:25.40	63.8 km/h	4.0L	$5.00	0:25.40	0:25.37	GR 5	$3,164	$2,106	5	1. Bag Of Snags 2. Applicant 3. Paw Hull
1st of 8	28/5/25	Bendigo	500m	8	0:28.65	62.8 km/h	1.3L	$10	0:28.65	0:28.39	GR 5	$1,879	$1,242	9	1. Bag Of Snags 2. Argyle Axle 3. Smooth Prince
7th of 8	19/5/25	Shepparton	450m	4	0:26.01	62.3 km/h	6.8L	$126	0:25.57	0:25.03	GR 5	$3,164	-	5	1. Red Rocks Beauty 2. Paw Leon 3. Dashing Jeff
3rd of 8	14/5/25	The Meadows	525m	4	0:31.36	60.3 km/h	7.3L	$12	0:30.88	0:29.92	GR 5	$3,607	$373	7	1. Blue Vendetta 2. She's On Boost 3. Bag Of Snags
2nd of 8	7/5/25	Bendigo	500m	7	0:29.19	61.7 km/h	2.0L	$3.50	0:29.07	0:28.54	GR 5	$1,879	$389	6	1. Fire Wire 2. Bag Of Snags 3. White Shiraz
6th of 8	1/5/25	Shepparton	450m	2	0:26.39	61.4 km/h	15.0L	$9.00	0:25.34	0:25.34	GR 5	$3,164	-	22	1. Uncle Rosco 2. Stormy Secret 3. Gunai Daisy

Chattanooga (2) 1133526563
Trainer: Ian Hopper (Werribee)
Prize Money: $9,104
Win / Place: 21% / 57%

Track Specialist

2 yo Black B

Sire: ASTON DEE BEE (AUS)

Dam: UPTOWN TRIXIE (AUS)

100

Rating

Stats

Career

19: 4-3-4

Track

5: 3-1-0

Trk/Dst

3: 1-1-0

Distance

3: 1-1-0

Season

19: 4-3-4

1st Up

1: 0-0-1

2nd Up

1: 0-0-0

Winning Distances
<400	400+	500+	600+	700+
0	3	1	0	0

Box History	1	2	3	5	6	7	8
STARTS	3	1	2	3	1	3	6
1st	1	0	0	2	0	0	1
2nd	1	0	0	0	0	0	2
3rd	1	0	0	0	0	2	1

Comments

Ran a better race when third behind Paw Verity at The Meadows last start over 525m (30.46). Likely to play a major role.

Expected Early Speed:Midfield

Last Starts days since last start

Place	Date	Track	Distance	Box	Ran	Avg. Speed	Margin	SP	Win Time	BON	Class	Prize	Prize Won	Days	Result
3rd of 8	21/5/25	The Meadows	525m	1	0:30.46	62.0 km/h	2.4L	$3.50	0:30.29	0:29.97	GR 5	$3,607	$373	14	1. Paw Verity 2. Brielle 3. Chattanooga
6th of 7	7/5/25	Ballarat	450m	6	0:25.87	62.6 km/h	6.8L	$18	0:25.40	0:25.14	RST WIN H	$3,164	-	5	1. Room To Breathe 2. Dear Carla Lou 3. Kiwi Ice Cube
5th of 7	2/5/25	Bendigo	500m	8	0:28.82	62.5 km/h	11.3L	$4.00	0:28.07	0:27.93	RST WIN H	$3,607	-	7	1. Neo Devere 2. Reiko Jetson 3. Insubordinate
6th of 7	25/4/25	Geelong	460m	3	0:26.30	63.0 km/h	10.8L	$27	0:25.55	0:25.55	MX 3/4	$3,629	-	56	1. Paw Whistler 2. Spritely Sian 3. Mavis Tolmie
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2nd of 8	28/2/25	Bendigo	500m	1	0:28.42	63.3 km/h	0.9L	$1.90	0:28.36	0:28.26	GR 4/5	$4,190	$864	7	1. Got A Pulse 2. Chattanooga 3. Cooper Summer
5th of 8	21/2/25	Ballarat	450m	3	0:25.81	62.8 km/h	4.7L	$4.60	0:25.48	0:24.89	GR 5	$3,164	-	7	1. Derogative 2. Paw Xander 3. Urano Bale

Ripping It Up (4) 5568133348
Trainer: Scott Stefanos (Longwood)
Prize Money: $5,513
Win / Place: 18% / 50%

Track Specialist

2 yo Black D

Sire: FERAL FRANKY (AUS)

Dam: SANDY'S REVENGE (AUS)

Rating

Stats

Career

16: 3-1-4

Track

4: 3-0-1

Trk/Dst

3: 2-0-1

Distance

3: 2-0-1

Season

16: 3-1-4

1st Up

1: 0-0-0

2nd Up

1: 0-1-0

Winning Distances
<400	400+	500+	600+	700+
0	1	2	0	0

Box History	1	2	3	4	5	6	7	8
STARTS	2	1	2	1	1	2	2	5
1st	0	1	1	0	0	0	0	1
2nd	0	0	0	0	0	1	0	0
3rd	0	0	1	0	1	1	0	1

Comments

Has failed to fire at the last couple but he has solid credentials over this track and distance. Below best last time but looks well placed here. Deserves another chance.

Expected Early Speed:Front Runner

Last Starts days since last start

Place	Date	Track	Distance	Box	Ran	Avg. Speed	Margin	SP	Win Time	BON	Class	Prize	Prize Won	Days	Result
8th of 8	24/4/25	Shepparton	450m	1	0:25.98	62.4 km/h	9.3L	$2.70	0:25.38	0:25.38	GR 5	$1,652	-	10	1. Greysynd Larry 2. Red Shiraz 3. Miss Immy Lee
4th of 8	14/4/25	Shepparton	450m	7	0:25.66	63.1 km/h	5.8L	$7.50	0:25.29	0:25.27	GR 5 FIN	$3,629	$81	7	1. Idron Bale 2. Virat 3. Pegleg Pete
3rd of 7	7/4/25	Shepparton	450m	6	0:25.72	63.0 km/h	1.8L	$6.00	0:25.62	0:25.36	GR 5 H	$3,164	$324	7	1. Idron Bale 2. Hellboy 3. Ripping It Up
3rd of 8	31/3/25	Sandown	515m	5	0:30.39	61.0 km/h	9.5L	$10	0:29.77	0:29.51	GR 5 NP	$3,607	$373	14	1. Paw Samuel 2. Jazzy Hope 3. Ripping It Up
3rd of 5	17/3/25	Sandown	515m	8	0:29.97	61.9 km/h	0.8L	$14	0:29.91	0:29.18	GR 5 NP	$3,607	$373	5	1. Yamanu Bale 2. Minh Teddy 3. Ripping It Up
1st of 7	12/3/25	Bendigo	500m	2	0:28.34	63.5 km/h	5.0L	$2.60	0:28.34	0:28.34	T3 RSTW	$1,879	$1,242	7	1. Ripping It Up 2. Sneaky Retreat 3. Hillbilly Lexi

Gusto (5) 1342188157
Trainer: Glynn Wood (Warragul)
Prize Money: $6,863
Win / Place: 17% / 41%

3 yo Black D

Sire: EQUALIZER (AUS)

Dam: UTOPIA (AUS)

Rating

Stats

Career

17: 3-3-1

Season

16: 3-3-1

1st Up

2: 1-0-0

2nd Up

2: 0-0-1

Winning Distances
<400	400+	500+	600+	700+
0	2	1	0	0

Box History	1	2	3	4	6	7	8
STARTS	3	2	1	1	3	4	3
1st	0	1	0	0	0	1	1
2nd	0	1	0	0	1	0	1
3rd	1	0	0	0	0	0	0

Comments

Comes to this track for the first time. Comes off an average run last start over 510m at Sale when seventh behind Xoel Bale (29.58) in Grade 5 H. Hard to entertain this time.

Expected Early Speed:Midfield

Last Starts days since last start

Place	Date	Track	Distance	Box	Ran	Avg. Speed	Margin	SP	Win Time	BON	Class	Prize	Prize Won	Days	Result
7th of 8	18/5/25	Sale	510m	6	0:29.58	62.1 km/h	7.8L	$26	0:29.03	0:28.54	GR 5 H	$3,607	-	14	1. Xoel Bale 2. Kensington Flyer 3. Mav Reiko
5th of 8	4/5/25	Sale	510m	6	0:29.55	62.1 km/h	6.3L	$5.50	0:29.14	0:28.89	MX 6/7 FIN	$4,190	-	7	1. Matilda Rose 2. Nambrok Nick 3. Maryvale Girl
1st of 8	27/4/25	Sale	510m	7	0:29.17	62.9 km/h	2.3L	$3.70	0:29.17	0:28.73	MX 6/7 H	$3,607	$2,408	11	1. Gusto 2. Matilda Rose 3. Nambrok Nick
8th of 8	16/4/25	The Meadows	525m	3	0:31.26	60.5 km/h	12.8L	$4.60	0:30.42	0:30.02	MX 6/7 H	$3,607	-	4	1. Sunny Marionvale 2. Utah Icon 3. Darra Rogue
8th of 8	12/4/25	The Meadows	525m	7	0:30.97	61.0 km/h	14.5L	$61	0:29.99	0:29.81	MX 6/7	$9,493	-	30	1. Ethanol Secret 2. Paw Barton 3. Oregon Janet
1st of 8	13/3/25	Warragul	460m	8	0:26.12	63.4 km/h	0.3L	$2.40	0:26.12	0:26.12	T3 RSTW	$1,652	$1,080	5	1. Gusto 2. Out Of Elite 3. Hulk King Hammer

Smooth Prince (8) 5611857873
Trainer: Malcolm Carr (Devon Meadows)
Prize Money: $6,464
Win / Place: 18% / 33%

2 yo Black D

Sire: NITRO BURST (AUS)

Dam: PRINCESS AMERICA (AUS)

Rating

Stats

Career

27: 5-0-4

Track

1: 0-0-1

Trk/Dst

1: 0-0-1

Distance

1: 0-0-1

Season

27: 5-0-4

1st Up

1: 0-0-0

2nd Up

1: 0-0-0

Winning Distances
<400	400+	500+	600+	700+
0	4	1	0	0

Box History	1	2	3	4	5	6	7	8
STARTS	1	3	5	3	4	5	3	3
1st	0	0	1	1	0	1	1	1
2nd	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0
3rd	0	0	0	2	1	1	0	0

Comments

Finished third last start (28.78) at big odds over 500m at this track. Jumps from the outside. Deserves respect.

Expected Early Speed:Midfield

Last Starts days since last start

Place	Date	Track	Distance	Box	Ran	Avg. Speed	Margin	SP	Win Time	BON	Class	Prize	Prize Won	Days	Result
3rd of 8	28/5/25	Bendigo	500m	5	0:28.78	62.5 km/h	2.0L	$9.50	0:28.65	0:28.39	GR 5	$1,879	$194	7	1. Bag Of Snags 2. Argyle Axle 3. Smooth Prince
7th of 8	21/5/25	Sale	510m	5	0:29.78	61.7 km/h	9.3L	$8.00	0:29.17	0:29.06	GR 5	$1,879	-	3	1. Mixed Dozen 2. Brindle Chic 3. Easy Pie
8th of 8	18/5/25	Sale	510m	6	0:29.54	62.2 km/h	8.6L	$20	0:28.94	0:28.54	GR 5 H	$3,607	-	6	1. Begonia Bell 2. Smooth Ranger 3. Hurricane Bert
7th of 7	12/5/25	Sandown	515m	7	0:30.32	61.1 km/h	9.6L	$23	0:29.64	0:29.58	GR 5	$3,607	-	3	1. Minh Teddy 2. Aston Currency 3. Luca Skywalker
5th of 7	9/5/25	Sale	435m	2	0:24.89	62.9 km/h	9.0L	$14	0:24.26	0:24.20	GR 5	$3,164	-	8	1. Lyndl Said No 2. Fire Up Mark 3. Dr. Angelo
8th of 8	1/5/25	Sandown	595m	6	0:34.99	61.2 km/h	9.0L	$126	0:34.40	0:34.03	GR 5	$10,908	-	8	1. Warm Hugs 2. Paw Ultra 3. Paw Barton

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