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Sound Byte (6)
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Meeting — Wed 28 Oct, 11:00 am AEDT
Meetings · Wed, 28 OctBendigo (VIC)Change
Race 2 — Catanachs Jewellers (Bm64) 1300m · jumps
Race preview
Welcome to Bendigo for the Catanachs Jewellers (Bm64) over the 1300m journey on a Good 4 track under fine skies, with the race scheduled for 1:25 pm AEDT. Looking at how the win market has shaped up, Purgatorio sits at the head of affairs as the shortest runner, closely followed by Sound Byte, Hydro Rush, Centenary Florin, and Nickibi rounding out the order. Punters looking for a yarn in this three-year-old benchmark scrap have plenty to unpack as the field heads out.
The form behind those shorter prices suggests a few live chances. Purgatorio, prepared by A & S Freedman and steered by Craig Williams from barrier 2, broke maiden status at Ballarat before finishing hard for a close-up second in a 3yo+ race at Geelong, marking it as a backmarker with a serious finish. Hydro Rush brings Damian Lane aboard from barrier 1 for A G Pace, coming off a gritty win at Ballarat where it wore them down late over 1200m and should relish stepping up to 1300m here second-up.
Further down the win market, Centenary Florin maps well from barrier 5 for Shane Jackson and Declan Bates, returning fresh following a solid first preparation against tougher opposition and a sharp jump-out win at Camperdown. Meanwhile, Sound Byte jumps from barrier 3 with Logan Bates for Ms C Alderson, bringing an on-pace map profile after a gutsy front-running maiden victory at Kilmore. It shapes as a fascinating tactical battle once they find their spots.
Race notes
- 3Y BM64,3Y BM64 HCP,3yo,Benchmark 64
- GOOD4
- Fine
- 5 runners
Most career wins
Hydro Rush
2-0-0 from 3 starts
Speed map
Back left · leaders right
Backmarker
- 3Purgatorio
Offmidfield
- 1Hydro Rush
Onpace
- 4Centenary Florin
- 6Sound Byte
Leader
- 2Nickibi
Hydro Rush · Positive
Fast Finisher
Fastest Overall Finishing Sectionals Last Start
Nickibi · Positive
Jockey ROI
Rider outperforming Career Avg POT by 10% in Last 100 Rides
Purgatorio · Positive
Fast Finisher
Fastest Overall Finishing Sectionals Last Start
Centenary Florin · Negative
Cold J/T Combo
Combo are losing -47% POT in their L100 Races
No.RunnerBarWgtLast 5WinPlace
1Hydro RushJ: Damian Lane·T: A G Pace161kg1 7 13: 2-0-0$4.60$2.00
Career
3: 2-0-0
Rating · IRD
84
Speed map
Offmidfield
BackLead
Figures
- Jockey60%
- Trainer100%
- Jockey/Trainer Combo100%
- Early Speed20%
- Rating60%
- Closing Speed100%
Record
First-up
1: 1-0-0
Second-up
1: 0-0-0
Third-up
1: 1-0-0
Track Ballarat
1: 1-0-0
Track Bendigo
1: 1-0-0
Track CurrentTrack
1: 1-0-0
Distance 1000m
2: 1-0-0
Distance 1200m
1: 1-0-0
Going Good
1: 1-0-0
Going Heavy
1: 1-0-0
Going Soft
1: 0-0-0
Last starts
- 1Ballarat1200m30 Sept 2026 · 3Y BM64 · GOOD4-0.4
- 7Sandown1000m9 Sept 2026 · 3Y BM64 · SOFT73.3L
- 1Bendigo1000m12 Aug 2026 · 3Y C&G MDN SW · HEAVY9-1.5
Insights
Fast Finisher
Positive
Fastest Overall Finishing Sectionals Last Start
Jockey Booking
Negative
Damian Lane current POT is 22% below Career Avg.
Hot J/T Combo
Positive
Combo are out performing market expectations by 3433%
Profitable Trainer
Positive
Stable runners going at 11% POT in L100 Runners
Solid Run LS
Positive
Won last start
Drawn In
Positive
Suited drawn down low
Lightly Raced
Positive
Limited race experience but shown potential
Track Exp
Positive
Knows this track well
Comments
AAP
Now 4 weeks between runs. Wore them down late at Ballarat last start. Should relish the rise in distance. Among the dangers again.
ILB
Ran over the top of them when winning last time at Ballarat and will be aiming for a soft run from the draw. Very competitive this preparation. Seriously worth strong consideration.
RP
Shock 25-1 winner at Ballarat over 6f (handicap) 28 days ago; has won previously at this course; should get involved.
RSIS
Ran on hard when winning last start at Ballarat and good career start. Has a nice turn of foot. Very competitive in recent runs. Well respected contender.
2NickibiJ: Nash Rawiller·T: K & K Keys459.5kg6 11: 1-0-0$10.00$3.50
Career
1: 1-0-0
Rating · IRD
73
Speed map
Leader
BackLead
Figures
- Jockey100%
- Trainer60%
- Jockey/Trainer Combo20%
- Early Speed20%
- Rating40%
- Closing Speed60%
Record
First-up
1: 1-0-0
Track Moe
1: 1-0-0
Distance 1200m
1: 1-0-0
Going Good
1: 1-0-0
Last starts
- 1Moe1200m18 Oct 2026 · 3Y MDN · GOOD3-0.75
- 6Caulfield Heath1000m1 Oct 2026 · Barrier Trial · SOFT(5)1.7L
Insights
Jockey ROI
Positive
Rider outperforming Career Avg POT by 10% in Last 100 Rides
Jockey Booking
Positive
Nash Rawiller 23% above market expected in L100 Rides
Trainer Recent
Negative
Stable runners are currently underperforming market by 23%
Trainer ROI
Negative
Trainers runners currently losing 22% Profit on Turnover
Maps Well
Positive
Map Position suited at this track, out performing market expectations by 10%
Solid Run LS
Positive
Won last start
Raceday Experience
Positive
Wiser for debut run
Class Rise
Negative
Racing in stronger company
Comments
AAP
Impressed in his first outing running on in good style to score. Solid introduction but this asks a bit more.
ILB
Controlled the pace when winning by 3/4L last run at Moe and having second career run. Has plenty of early speed. Competing at a higher level of competition. Facing a difficult task.
RP
Successful debut at Moe at 12-1 ten days ago; can have a big say.
RSIS
Gave them all something to chase when winning by 3/4L last start at Moe and having second career run. Should race on the pace. Rising in class.
3PurgatorioJ: Craig Williams·T: A & S Freedman259kg2 3 4 1 24: 1-1-1$3.30$1.55
Career
4: 1-1-1
Rating · IRD
82
Speed map
Backmarker
BackLead
Figures
- Jockey80%
- Trainer100%
- Jockey/Trainer Combo80%
- Early Speed100%
- Rating60%
- Closing Speed100%
Record
First-up
2: 0-0-1
Second-up
1: 1-0-0
Third-up
1: 0-1-0
Track Ballarat
1: 1-0-0
Track Echuca
1: 0-0-1
Track Geelong
1: 0-1-0
Distance 1100m
1: 0-0-1
Distance 1200m
2: 1-0-0
Distance 1247m
1: 0-1-0
Going Good
2: 1-0-1
Going Heavy
1: 0-0-0
Going Soft
1: 0-1-0
Last starts
- 2Geelong1247m7 Oct 2026 · 3yo+ · SOFT51.25L
- 1Ballarat1200m18 Sept 2026 · 3UP C · GOOD4-0.5
- 4Seymour1200m27 Aug 2026 · 3yo+ · HEAVY81.1L
- 3Echuca1100m16 Apr 2026 · 2Y MDN-SW · GOOD34L
- 2Randwick Kensington850m9 Dec 2025 · Barrier Trial0.3L
Insights
Fast Finisher
Positive
Fastest Overall Finishing Sectionals Last Start
Trainer ROI
Positive
Runners from this stable currently going at 8% POT in L100 Runners
Fast Early
Positive
Sectionals suggest goes hard early
Ran On Hard LS
Positive
Ran on well last start
Draw Suits
Positive
Well drawn inside
Lightly Raced
Positive
Limited race experience but shown potential
Well Placed
Positive
Drops back to a suitable class
Comments
AAP
Has done plenty right in short career. Broke maiden at Ballarat 18 Sep. Came home hot on their heels to grab second 3yo+ (Bm62) at Geelong. Commands attention here.
ILB
Made considerable ground when 2nd beaten by 1 1/4L last time at Geelong and good career start. Will be hitting the line strongly. In good racing form this campaign. Chance and can measure up.
RP
Gave good account to finish second over 6f at Geelong (handicap) three weeks ago; just second start in this company.
RSIS
Produced an eye catching run when 2nd beaten by 1 1/4L last time at Geelong and will try to take advantage of the stall. Putting up notable efforts recently. Watch the betting.
4Centenary FlorinJ: Declan Bates·T: Shane Jackson558kg1 3 23: 1-1-1$4.20$1.95
Career
3: 1-1-1
Rating · IRD
100
Speed map
Onpace
BackLead
Figures
- Jockey40%
- Trainer80%
- Jockey/Trainer Combo20%
- Early Speed100%
- Rating100%
- Closing Speed80%
Record
First-up
1: 1-0-0
Second-up
1: 0-0-1
Third-up
1: 0-1-0
Track Flemington
1: 0-0-1
Track Mornington
1: 0-1-0
Track Warrnambool
1: 1-0-0
Distance 1400m
1: 0-0-1
Distance 1200m
2: 1-1-0
Going Soft
1: 0-1-0
Going Good
1: 0-0-1
Going Heavy
1: 1-0-0
Last starts
- 2Mornington1200m8 June 2026 · 2Y HCP · SOFT72L
- 3Flemington1400m16 May 2026 · 2Y HCP · GOOD42L
- 1Warrnambool1200m6 May 2026 · 2Y HCP · HEAVY10-1.8
Insights
Cold J/T Combo
Negative
Combo are losing -47% POT in their L100 Races
Maps Well
Positive
Map Position suited at this track, out performing market expectations by 10%
Fast Early
Positive
Sectionals suggest goes hard early
Ran On Hard LS
Positive
Ran on well last start
Lightly Raced
Positive
Limited race experience but shown potential
Improver
Positive
Poised to improve on recent form here
1st Up
Negative
May need this run
Well Placed
Positive
Drops back to a suitable class
Comments
AAP
Returns for second campaign (20-weeks). Terrific debut preparation. Last campaign was against better opposition. Camperdown jump-out winner 12/10. Looks a key player fresh.
ILB
First up after a break. Picked up late ground when 2nd beaten by 2L last run at Mornington and honest performer putting a tidy record together. Looks like a winning chance.
RP
Finished second when 7-4 over 6f at Mornington (handicap) in June; has had some time off.
RSIS
Resuming after a break. Claimed a spot in the placings when 2nd beaten by 2L last start at Mornington and good career start. Looks like a winning chance.
5SunblissScratched5––––
Career
3: 1-1-0
Rating · IRD
20
Speed map
Backmarker
BackLead
Figures
- Jockey100%
- Trainer80%
- Jockey/Trainer Combo100%
- Early Speed20%
- Rating80%
- Closing Speed80%
Record
First-up
2: 1-1-0
Second-up
1: 0-0-0
Track Cranbourne
1: 1-0-0
Track Caulfield
1: 0-0-0
Track Sandown
1: 0-1-0
Distance 1000m
2: 1-1-0
Distance 1200m
1: 0-0-0
Going Good
1: 0-0-0
Going Soft
2: 1-1-0
Last starts
- 9Caulfield1200m27 Sept 2026 · 3yo · GOOD44.91L
- 2Sandown1000m9 Sept 2026 · 3Y BM64 · SOFT71L
- 1Cranbourne1000m27 Mar 2026 · 2Y MDN-SW · SOFT6-0.8
Insights
Hot Jockey
Positive
Ethan Brown in hot recent form, out performing market expectation by 44%
Maps Poorly
Negative
Map position not suited at this track, under performing market expectations by 12%
Comments
AAP
Freshened. Placed 3yo (Bm64) at Sandown-Hillside 9 Sep. Had all before her at turn and went home tamely at Caulfield second-up. Big show with even luck.
ILB
At $17.00 average effort when 9th last run at Caulfield but stepping down to a lower level. Solid career start.
RP
Not disgraced in ninth over 6f at Caulfield (Group 3) four weeks ago; others more persuasive despite dropping in class.
RSIS
Started 16/1 and basic showing when 9th last time at Caulfield but matched against less formidable competition. Promising career start.
6Sound ByteJ: Logan Bates·T: Ms C Alderson357kg4 12: 1-0-0$3.20$1.50
Career
2: 1-0-0
Rating · IRD
70
Speed map
Onpace
BackLead
Figures
- Jockey80%
- Trainer100%
- Jockey/Trainer Combo100%
- Early Speed100%
- Rating20%
- Closing Speed60%
Record
First-up
2: 1-0-0
Track Ballarat
1: 0-0-0
Track Kilmore
1: 1-0-0
Distance 1200m
1: 0-0-0
Distance 1207m
1: 1-0-0
Going Good
2: 1-0-0
Last starts
- 1Kilmore1207m13 Oct 2026 · 3YF MDN-SW · GOOD4-0.5
- 4Ballarat1200m30 Apr 2026 · 2YF MDN-SW · GOOD34.2L
Insights
Stable In Form
Positive
Stable going well. Out performing market by 59%
Profitable Trainer
Positive
Stable runners going at 43% POT in L100 Runners
Maps Poorly
Negative
Map position not suited at this track, under performing market expectations by 11%
Early Splits
Positive
Has early speed. An advantage on this circuit
Solid Run LS
Positive
Won last start
Class Rise
Negative
Racing in stronger company
Comments
AAP
Dictated terms in recording a gritty win in the 3yo F Mdn Plate at Kilmore. Can run top three.
ILB
Controlled the speed to win by 1/2L last time at Kilmore but matched against a stronger field. Lines up against a competitive field.
RP
Off the mark at the second time of asking scoring narrowly (Kilmore) two weeks ago in a maiden; the stable has enjoyed plenty of winners of late; should go close.
RSIS
Set the tempo when winning by 1/2L last start at Kilmore but matched against a stronger field.
Odds correct as at . Odds can change.
Past meetings
- Sat 17 Oct, 11:00 am AEDT · 7 races
- Sun 4 Oct, 11:00 am AEDT · 8 races
- Sun 20 Sept, 10:00 am AEST · 8 races
- Sun 6 Sept, 10:00 am AEST · 10 races