Bendigo Race 5

Hip Pocket Bendigo

Stake: -

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.

Distance: 425m
Class: Grade 4
Track: Good
Weather: OCAST
Surface: All Weather

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Nigel Devere (1) 2215228258
Trainer: Daniel Pell (Toolleen)
Prize Money: $23,533
Win / Place: 30% / 65%

Box Specialist

2 yo Black D

Sire: FERNANDO BALE (AUS)

Dam: PHEME (AUS)

Rating

Stats

Career

20: 6-7-0

Track

9: 4-4-0

Trk/Dst

7: 3-3-0

Distance

7: 3-3-0

1st Up

2: 1-0-0

2nd Up

2: 1-0-0

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

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

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.

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
8th of 8	26/7/25	The Meadows	525m	8	0:30.66	61.6 km/h	10.3L	$7.50	0:29.94	0:29.70	GR 5	$9,581	-	7	1. Paw Yanelle 2. Ethanol Secret 3. Dashing Slay
5th of 8	19/7/25	The Meadows	525m	1	0:30.61	61.7 km/h	6.8L	$2.80	0:30.13	0:29.84	SPEC H	$9,875	-	7	1. Fastened 2. Paw Toronto 3. Vista Weird
2nd of 8	12/7/25	The Meadows	525m	1	0:30.16	62.7 km/h	1.0L	$3.20	0:30.09	0:29.81	GR 5	$9,581	$1,984	7	1. Amron Mick 2. Nigel Devere 3. Talcott Bale
8th of 8	5/7/25	Wentworth Park	520m	3	0:30.41	61.6 km/h	10.8L	$6.50	0:29.65	0:29.45	NG	$109,000	-	7	1. Gus The Jet 2. Taw Major 3. Cumbria Benny
2nd of 7	28/6/25	Wentworth Park	520m	7	0:29.88	62.7 km/h	4.0L	$4.20	0:29.60	0:29.48	NG	$11,445	$2,153	7	1. Robert Keeping 2. Nigel Devere 3. Gus The Jet
2nd of 8	21/6/25	The Meadows	525m	7	0:30.06	62.9 km/h	0.8L	$3.80	0:30.01	0:30.01	GR 5	$9,581	$1,984	16	1. Paw Zuri 2. Nigel Devere 3. Versnellen

Nickleby Action (2) 4431524841
Trainer: Julie Hall (Dingee)
Prize Money: $31,278
Win / Place: 18% / 37%

3 yo BDL D

Sire: FERAL FRANKY (AUS)

Dam: NICKO DANCER (AUS)

Rating

Stats

Career

72: 13-8-6

Track

47: 10-4-4

Trk/Dst

43: 10-3-4

Distance

43: 10-3-4

1st Up

1: 0-0-0

2nd Up

1: 0-0-0

Winning Distances
<400	400+	500+	600+	700+
3	10	0	0	0

Box History	1	2	3	4	5	6	7	8
STARTS	7	7	9	10	12	7	13	7
1st	3	2	3	1	0	1	2	1
2nd	0	1	0	2	2	0	1	2
3rd	0	0	1	1	1	1	1	1

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.

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
1st of 7	25/7/25	Bendigo	425m	1	0:24.12	63.4 km/h	3.0L	$4.50	0:24.12	0:23.77	GR 5	$3,194	$2,126	7	1. Nickleby Action 2. Pinaroo Flyer 3. Mr. Fortitude
4th of 8	18/7/25	Bendigo	425m	8	0:24.40	62.7 km/h	3.9L	$5.00	0:24.12	0:23.81	GR 5	$3,194	$82	4	1. Go Go Evie 2. Captain Stevie 3. Laura May
8th of 8	14/7/25	Shepparton	390m	5	0:22.82	61.5 km/h	12.1L	$9.00	0:21.98	0:21.94	GR 5	$3,194	-	10	1. Maximum Jasmine 2. Diablo Sixteen 3. Boy
4th of 6	4/7/25	Bendigo	425m	3	0:24.28	63.0 km/h	3.0L	$31	0:24.07	0:23.62	GR 5	$3,194	$82	7	1. Gunai Walk About 2. Jorogumo 3. Dash Of Whisky
2nd of 8	27/6/25	Bendigo	425m	7	0:24.30	63.0 km/h	0.1L	$11	0:24.30	0:23.68	GR 5	$3,194	$654	4	1. Speedy Khe Sanh 2. Nickleby Action 3. Canya Jump
5th of 7	23/6/25	Shepparton	390m	2	0:22.87	61.4 km/h	11.8L	$9.00	0:22.09	0:21.92	GR 5	$3,194	-	5	1. Jolly Ollie 2. Got A Message 3. Zesty Boy

No Bad Deed (3) 6615142437
Trainer: Wendy Saathoff (Toolern Vale)
Prize Money: $16,443
Win / Place: 23% / 46%

Box Specialist

2 yo FWN D

Sire: FERAL FRANKY (AUS)

Dam: NO GOOD DEED (AUS)

Rating

Stats

Career

26: 6-4-2

Track

5: 1-0-0

Trk/Dst

5: 1-0-0

Distance

5: 1-0-0

1st Up

1: 0-1-0

2nd Up

1: 1-0-0

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

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

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.

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
7th of 8	25/7/25	Geelong	400m	5	0:23.30	61.8 km/h	8.3L	$23	0:22.76	0:22.32	MX 3/4	$3,662	-	13	1. Verdi 2. Man Of Courage 3. Better Banjo
3rd of 6	12/7/25	Geelong	400m	3	0:22.67	63.5 km/h	6.7L	$7.50	0:22.20	0:22.20	GR 4/5	$3,662	$376	29	1. Dusty McGraw 2. Aston Caper 3. No Bad Deed
4th of 7	13/6/25	Bendigo	425m	2	0:24.20	63.2 km/h	5.5L	$13	0:23.83	0:23.78	GR 4/5	$3,662	$82	6	1. Kurnai Bolt 2. Tension Head 3. Gunai Nugget
2nd of 7	7/6/25	Geelong	400m	4	0:22.81	63.1 km/h	3.0L	$6.50	0:22.60	0:22.47	MX 3/4	$3,662	$752	10	1. Tornado Tahlia 2. No Bad Deed 3. Butterflies Lad
4th of 8	28/5/25	Warrnambool	390m	8	0:22.38	62.7 km/h	6.5L	$2.70	0:21.95	0:21.88	GR 5 H	$3,194	$82	19	1. Desired 2. Aston Elena 3. Out Of Elite
1st of 8	9/5/25	Bendigo	425m	4	0:24.33	62.9 km/h	2.5L	$2.70	0:24.33	0:23.81	GR 5	$3,194	$2,126	8	1. No Bad Deed 2. Paw Usami 3. More Beer Please

Xisan Bale (4) 3572551152
Trainer: Tammy Kennedy Harris (Devon Meadows)
Prize Money: $41,823
Win / Place: 14% / 53%

3 yo Black D

Sire: DROOPYS SYDNEY (AUS)

Dam: WINNIE ALLEN (AUS)

Rating

Stats

Career

81: 12-19-12

Track

10: 2-1-1

Trk/Dst

10: 2-1-1

Distance

10: 2-1-1

1st Up

2: 1-0-0

2nd Up

2: 0-0-1

Winning Distances
<400	400+	500+	600+	700+
5	7	0	0	0

Box History	1	2	3	4	5	6	7	8
STARTS	13	10	8	10	5	10	12	13
1st	3	2	2	0	1	2	0	2
2nd	0	2	0	5	0	2	3	7
3rd	3	2	1	2	0	1	2	1

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.

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
2nd of 8	28/7/25	Shepparton	390m	8	0:22.66	62.0 km/h	1.3L	$4.20	0:22.60	0:21.56	GR 5	$3,194	$654	7	1. Paw Enna 2. Xisan Bale 3. Leap Of Faith
5th of 7	21/7/25	Shepparton	390m	7	0:22.31	62.9 km/h	9.0L	$46	0:21.71	0:21.71	MX 3/4	$3,662	-	5	1. Aston Fantastic 2. Jetstream Icon 3. Red Ed
1st of 8	16/7/25	Ballarat	390m	8	0:22.35	62.8 km/h	3.5L	$2.50	0:22.35	0:21.71	GR 5	$3,194	$2,126	5	1. Xisan Bale 2. Stress Test 3. Ziva Bale
1st of 8	11/7/25	Bendigo	425m	6	0:24.17	63.3 km/h	4.0L	$2.90	0:24.17	0:23.86	GR 5	$3,194	$2,126	6	1. Xisan Bale 2. Smokin' Arrow 3. Perfect Liam
5th of 6	5/7/25	Shepparton	390m	2	0:23.12	60.7 km/h	12.3L	$8.00	0:22.26	0:22.22	GR 4/5	$1,668	-	3	1. Hard Style Robbo 2. Moraine Bella 3. Moraine Miley
5th of 7	2/7/25	Ballarat	390m	1	0:22.56	62.2 km/h	4.0L	$6.50	0:22.29	0:22.08	GR 5	$3,194	-	7	1. Scenic Court 2. Ruby's Show 3. King Ron

Sherry Cherry (5) 3723211415
Trainer: Aroha Hemingway (Rochester)
Prize Money: $10,540
Win / Place: 17% / 47%

2 yo BLU/BDL B

Sire: BERNARDO (AUS)

Dam: LORENZA (AUS)

Rating

Stats

Career

34: 6-5-5

Track

2: 1-0-0

Trk/Dst

1: 1-0-0

Distance

1: 1-0-0

1st Up

2: 0-1-0

2nd Up

2: 0-1-0

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

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

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.

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
5th of 8	27/7/25	Healesville	300m	5	0:17.08	63.2 km/h	6.3L	$34	0:16.68	0:16.57	GR 5	$3,194	-	2	1. I'm Fabulous 2. Lamia Wheeze 3. Masseter
1st of 7	25/7/25	Bendigo	425m	3	0:24.31	62.9 km/h	1.5L	$21	0:24.31	0:23.77	GR 5	$3,194	$2,126	8	1. Sherry Cherry 2. Winning Steps 3. King Matteo
4th of 7	17/7/25	Mount Gambier	400m	1	0:23.54	61.2 km/h	5.3L	$2.40	0:23.18	0:22.91	Other	$1,166	$142	7	1. Moonlight Grand 2. Cadillac Belle 3. Rocklea Earle
1st of 6	10/7/25	Mount Gambier	400m	5	0:23.32	61.7 km/h	2.5L	$2.70	0:23.32	0:23.11	TG1-4W	$1,101	$594	7	1. Sherry Cherry 2. Rusty Wheels 3. Moonlight Jazz
1st of 7	3/7/25	Mount Gambier	400m	6	0:23.15	62.2 km/h	5.3L	$2.80	0:23.15	0:22.99	TG1-4W	$1,101	$594	4	1. Sherry Cherry 2. Rusty Wheels 3. Deadly Dave
2nd of 8	29/6/25	Mount Gambier	305m	1	0:17.63	62.3 km/h	4.3L	$4.20	0:17.33	0:17.33	GR 6	$1,657	$327	3	1. Super Serene 2. Sherry Cherry 3. Crowie Unleashed

Sweet Love (6) 3683621324
Trainer: Geoffrey Williamson (Marong)
Prize Money: $15,522
Win / Place: 27% / 63%

2 yo BDL B

Sire: TOMMY SHELBY (AUS)

Dam: SAPPHIRE RUBY (AUS)

Rating

Stats

Career

22: 6-3-5

Track

8: 3-1-1

Trk/Dst

8: 3-1-1

Distance

8: 3-1-1

1st Up

1: 1-0-0

2nd Up

1: 1-0-0

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

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

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.

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
4th of 8	28/7/25	Shepparton	450m	4	0:25.53	63.5 km/h	4.3L	$3.60	0:25.26	0:25.17	GR 5	$3,194	$82	7	1. Aston Joplin 2. Paw Illabo 3. Magical Star
2nd of 7	21/7/25	Shepparton	450m	2	0:25.49	63.6 km/h	1.0L	$3.80	0:25.43	0:24.84	GR 5	$3,194	$654	19	1. Figure It Out 2. Sweet Love 3. Lucky Lisa
3rd of 8	2/7/25	Ballarat	390m	6	0:22.46	62.5 km/h	2.0L	$2.60	0:22.33	0:22.08	GR 5	$3,194	$327	5	1. Interstate Girl 2. Lorraine Jacky 3. Sweet Love
1st of 8	27/6/25	Bendigo	425m	8	0:24.00	63.7 km/h	1.8L	$2.00	0:24.00	0:23.68	GR 5	$3,194	$2,126	7	1. Sweet Love 2. Tinker Dot 3. Miss Blaze
2nd of 8	20/6/25	Bendigo	425m	2	0:24.21	63.2 km/h	2.4L	$2.00	0:24.04	0:23.85	GR 5	$3,194	$654	9	1. Paw Rival 2. Sweet Love 3. Roscoe Bale
6th of 7	11/6/25	Ballarat	450m	4	0:26.11	62.0 km/h	9.0L	$6.50	0:25.51	0:25.29	GR 4/5	$3,662	-	6	1. Flying Currency 2. Paw Manny 3. Spring Coin

Hard Style Robbo (7) 8158611164
Trainer: Robert Hayes (Toolleen)
Prize Money: $20,972
Win / Place: 16% / 49%

3 yo RED/BDL D

Sire: HARD STYLE RICO (AUS)

Dam: HELLO ROBBO (AUS)

Rating

Stats

Career

59: 10-10-9

Track

31: 7-6-4

Trk/Dst

27: 6-6-4

Distance

27: 6-6-4

1st Up

3: 0-1-0

2nd Up

3: 1-1-0

Winning Distances
<400	400+	500+	600+	700+
1	8	1	0	0

Box History	1	2	3	4	5	6	7	8
STARTS	10	3	7	9	6	6	8	10
1st	3	0	0	1	1	1	1	3
2nd	2	1	2	2	1	1	1	0
3rd	0	1	2	1	0	2	2	1

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.

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
4th of 6	25/7/25	Bendigo	425m	4	0:25.89	59.1 km/h	29.5L	$34	0:23.92	0:23.77	GR 4/5	$3,662	$82	11	1. Sketchy Demos 2. Reckless 3. Moraine Bella
6th of 7	14/7/25	Shepparton	450m	1	0:25.89	62.6 km/h	6.3L	$7.50	0:25.45	0:25.08	GR 5	$3,194	-	9	1. Regal Huxley 2. Crackerjack Kev 3. Mr. Frankie Lee
1st of 6	5/7/25	Shepparton	390m	7	0:22.26	63.1 km/h	1.3L	$2.80	0:22.26	0:22.22	GR 4/5	$1,668	$1,090	8	1. Hard Style Robbo 2. Moraine Bella 3. Moraine Miley
1st of 8	27/6/25	Bendigo	425m	6	0:24.16	63.3 km/h	4.5L	$2.60	0:24.16	0:23.68	GR 5	$3,194	$2,126	9	1. Hard Style Robbo 2. Paw Ucarty 3. Silent Whisper
1st of 8	18/6/25	Bendigo	500m	8	0:28.47	63.2 km/h	1.0L	$4.80	0:28.47	0:28.42	GR 5	$1,897	$1,254	5	1. Hard Style Robbo 2. High Cotton 3. Zipping Tyra
6th of 7	13/6/25	Bendigo	425m	8	0:24.34	62.9 km/h	7.8L	$51	0:23.83	0:23.78	GR 4/5	$3,662	-	4	1. Kurnai Bolt 2. Tension Head 3. Gunai Nugget

Play Lab (8) 2321281711
Trainer: Peter Martinovic (Koo Wee Rup)
Prize Money: $36,275
Win / Place: 29% / 60%

Going for the Hat-Trick

3 yo BLU D

Sire: TOMMY SHELBY (AUS)

Dam: INVICTUS LOUIE (AUS)

100

Rating

Stats

Career

48: 14-7-8

Track

1: 1-0-0

Trk/Dst

1: 1-0-0

Distance

1: 1-0-0

1st Up

2: 1-0-0

2nd Up

2: 1-0-0

Winning Distances
<400	400+	500+	600+	700+
5	9	0	0	0

Box History	1	2	3	4	5	6	7	8
STARTS	4	8	4	5	5	8	9	5
1st	2	3	2	0	1	1	3	2
2nd	1	1	1	1	1	2	0	0
3rd	1	1	0	2	1	0	1	2

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.

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
1st of 8	28/7/25	Shepparton	390m	2	0:22.28	63.0 km/h	5.3L	$2.60	0:22.28	0:21.56	GR 5	$3,194	$2,126	6	1. Play Lab 2. Mini Milky 3. Pelican's Sunday
1st of 8	22/7/25	Warragul	400m	1	0:22.89	62.9 km/h	2.3L	$4.80	0:22.89	0:22.67	FFA	$3,662	$2,453	7	1. Play Lab 2. Frisco Joe 3. Rock It Queen
7th of 8	15/7/25	Warragul	400m	7	0:23.34	61.7 km/h	5.5L	$7.00	0:22.98	0:22.54	MX 3/4	$3,662	-	6	1. Fernando Gomez 2. Frisco Joe 3. Parumba Jazzman
1st of 8	9/7/25	Ballarat	390m	3	0:22.48	62.5 km/h	1.2L	$2.20	0:22.48	0:22.07	GR 5	$3,194	$2,126	9	1. Play Lab 2. She's Reloaded 3. Mavis Tolmie
8th of 8	30/6/25	Shepparton	390m	5	0:22.48	62.5 km/h	8.3L	$10	0:21.89	0:21.89	GR 4/5	$3,662	-	5	1. Hard Style Leon 2. Lady Julia 3. Rock It Queen
2nd of 7	25/6/25	Ballarat	390m	4	0:22.66	62.0 km/h	4.3L	$8.50	0:22.39	0:22.23	GR 5	$3,194	$654	5	1. Better Banjo 2. Play Lab 3. Frog March

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