Bendigo Race 3

Shima Shine At Stud

Prize Money: $2,925

AUNTY ETHEL (2) was out of character last run when missing the frame, finishing fourth (23.89) in a Grade 4/5 at Horsham. Generally fast to begin but always back from the wide draw last time. Comes through a solid form race last start. Can make amends. MAVIS TOLMIE (1) has been in super consistent form, finishing in the minors at her last five runs. Last start finished 3rd in a Mix 3/4 on April 25 over 460m at Geelong behind Paw Whistler beaten 5.5 lengths (25.93). Overdue and expected to feature again. ALSTON (3) has been impressive at his past couple of wins, the best coming last time at Shepparton in 21.82. The form from his last run stacks up well. Capable of going well again. BIG SUNSHINE (8) is a last start winner who can measure up again.

Distance: 425m
Class: Grade 5
Track: Good
Weather: Fine
Surface: All Weather

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Mavis Tolmie (1) 3615423333
Trainer: Lisa Delbridge (Balliang)
Prize Money: $32,925
Win / Place: 15% / 48%

Nearing Another Win

3 yo Black B

Sire: CHRISTO BALE (AUS)

Dam: ROSE ROYCE (AUS)

Rating

Stats

Career

66: 10-10-12

Track

4: 0-1-0

Trk/Dst

2: 0-0-0

Distance

2: 0-0-0

Season

39: 5-5-8

Metro

15: 1-3-2

Country

51: 9-7-10

1st Up

1: 1-0-0

2nd Up

1: 0-0-0

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

Box History	1	2	3	4	5	6	7	8
STARTS	9	7	7	6	8	11	9	9
1st	0	0	2	0	2	1	3	2
2nd	1	0	2	1	2	2	1	1
3rd	2	0	2	0	1	4	1	2

Comments

Struggling to break through but racing consistently, finishing in the minors five starts on end. Last time out flew the lids with a fast early sectional but gathered in and finished in the minors when third (25.93) at Geelong over 460m. Overdue and expected to feature 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
3rd of 7	25/4/25	Geelong	460m	6	0:25.93	63.9 km/h	5.4L	$10	0:25.55	0:25.55	MX 3/4	$3,360	$345	8	1. Paw Whistler 2. Spritely Sian 3. Mavis Tolmie
3rd of 8	17/4/25	Warrnambool	450m	6	0:25.38	63.8 km/h	2.1L	$12	0:25.24	0:25.24	GR 4/5	$3,360	$345	8	1. Mepunga Rocky 2. Paw Fabian 3. Mavis Tolmie
3rd of 5	9/4/25	Ballarat	450m	5	0:25.52	63.5 km/h	2.5L	$8.00	0:25.35	0:25.35	GR 4/5	$3,360	$345	5	1. Paw Roxy 2. Paw Xena 3. Mavis Tolmie
3rd of 8	4/4/25	Warragul	460m	1	0:25.92	63.9 km/h	2.3L	$11	0:25.77	0:25.54	GR 4/5	$3,360	$345	7	1. Paw Vernon 2. Mr. Kia Ora 3. Mavis Tolmie
2nd of 7	28/3/25	Bendigo	500m	3	0:28.40	63.4 km/h	0.5L	$2.40	0:28.37	0:28.14	GR 5	$3,340	$690	7	1. Glistening 2. Mavis Tolmie 3. Go Micky
4th of 7	21/3/25	Bendigo	500m	4	0:28.44	63.3 km/h	5.8L	$13	0:28.06	0:27.99	GR 5 H	$3,340	$75	4	1. Nigel Devere 2. Kensington Flyer 3. Goliath

Aunty Ethel (2) 2x16112224
Trainer: Michael Meyer (Bromley)
Prize Money: $7,470
Win / Place: 28% / 64%

2 yo Black B

Sire: HARD STYLE RICO (AUS)

Dam: COLOURFUL PAST (AUS)

Rating

Stats

Career

14: 4-5-0

Track

5: 1-3-0

Trk/Dst

5: 1-3-0

Distance

5: 1-3-0

Season

11: 3-4-0

Country

14: 4-5-0

1st Up

2: 1-1-0

2nd Up

2: 1-0-0

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

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

Comments

Was out of placings last time when fourth (23.89) at Horsham in a Grade 4/5. Will jump from box 2 for the first time. Looks suited and should go close.

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	8/4/25	Horsham	410m	8	0:23.89	61.8 km/h	9.8L	$5.50	0:23.21	0:23.21	GR 4/5	$3,360	$75	11	1. Stojanovic 2. Tinker Crystal 3. Brutality
2nd of 7	28/3/25	Bendigo	425m	4	0:24.11	63.5 km/h	2.5L	$13	0:23.95	0:23.57	GR 5	$2,930	$600	7	1. Paw Quark 2. Aunty Ethel 3. Rev Rose
2nd of 8	21/3/25	Bendigo	425m	5	0:24.10	63.5 km/h	5.0L	$31	0:23.77	0:23.77	GR 5	$2,930	$600	7	1. Summer Kobie 2. Aunty Ethel 3. Aussie Supreme
2nd of 8	14/3/25	Bendigo	425m	8	0:24.22	63.2 km/h	1.5L	$2.60	0:24.12	0:23.58	GR 5	$2,930	$600	4	1. Foxy Jay 2. Aunty Ethel 3. Coconut Oakland
1st of 7	10/3/25	Ballarat	390m	1	0:22.01	63.8 km/h	3.5L	$2.70	0:22.01	0:22.01	GR 5	$1,530	$1,000	53	1. Aunty Ethel 2. Hartland Prince 3. Pegasus Bale
53 Day Freshen-Up
1st of 7	16/1/25	Bendigo	425m	4	0:24.38	62.8 km/h	0.4L	$3.40	0:24.38	0:24.16	T3 RSTW	$1,530	$1,000	10	1. Aunty Ethel 2. Karuna 3. Insane

Alston (3) 1311
Trainer: Roger Bloomfield (Benalla)
Prize Money: $9,590
Win / Place: 75% / 100%

Going for the Hat-Trick

2 yo Black D

Sire: SHIMA SHINE (AUS)

Dam: MY DESIREE (AUS)

Rating

Stats

Career

4: 3-0-1

Season

4: 3-0-1

Metro

3: 2-0-1

Country

1: 1-0-0

1st Up

1: 1-0-0

2nd Up

1: 0-0-1

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

Box History	2	8
STARTS	1	3
1st	1	2
2nd	0	0
3rd	0	1

Comments

Effortless winner to post a big 8 lengths victory in a Mix 6/7 last start at Shepparton, recording a scintillating 21.82 for the 390m journey. In winning form and can measure up 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 8	21/4/25	Shepparton	390m	2	0:21.82	64.3 km/h	8.8L	$1.30	0:21.82	0:21.82	MX 6/7	$2,930	$1,950	53	1. Alston 2. Got A Scan 3. Sandy Cheek
53 Day Freshen-Up
99th of 1	10/4/25	Shepparton	390m	1	N/A	-	-	$0.00			Trial	$0	-	-	1. 99-Alston 2. 3.
1st of 8	27/2/25	Hobart	461m	8	0:26.31	63.1 km/h	0.3L	$1.70	0:26.31	0:25.82	GR 5	$4,250	$2,875	35	1. Alston 2. Interrogation 3. Invested
35 Day Freshen-Up
99th of 1	20/2/25	Hobart	461m	3	N/A	-	0L	$0.00	0:25.56		Trial	$0	-	-	1. 99-Alston 2. 3.
3rd of 8	23/1/25	Hobart	461m	8	0:26.29	63.1 km/h	4.5L	$3.80	0:25.97	0:25.97	Other	$19,120	$1,890	9	1. My Boy Bingo 2. Klondike Clyde 3. Alston
1st of 8	14/1/25	Hobart	461m	8	0:25.99	63.9 km/h	7.8L	$1.60	0:25.99	0:25.80	Other	$4,250	$2,875	-	1. Alston 2. Highgate Fennec 3. Pocket Talk

Marais Bale (4) 6378161152
Trainer: Rebecca Gibbons (Avalon)
Prize Money: $35,470
Win / Place: 21% / 50%

2 yo BDL B

Sire: CHRISTO BALE (AUS)

Dam: HAE ALLEN (AUS)

Rating

Stats

Career

51: 11-9-6

Track

6: 1-1-1

Trk/Dst

5: 1-1-1

Distance

5: 1-1-1

Season

36: 8-4-4

Metro

11: 2-1-2

Country

40: 9-8-4

1st Up

1: 0-0-0

2nd Up

1: 0-1-0

Winning Distances
<400	400+	500+	600+	700+
1	8	2	0	0

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

Comments

Good effort last time when second (25.89) over 460m at Geelong. Will need a little luck early from the draw. Has to do a bit more.

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	25/4/25	Geelong	460m	6	0:25.89	64.0 km/h	0.5L	$8.00	0:25.86	0:25.55	GR 5	$2,930	$600	12	1. July She Lied 2. Marais Bale 3. Come And See
5th of 7	13/4/25	Sale	435m	8	0:24.39	64.2 km/h	3.8L	$11	0:24.13	0:24.13	FFA	$3,360	-	7	1. Smooth Collinda 2. Dr. Asher 3. Jorogumo
1st of 8	6/4/25	Sale	435m	8	0:24.48	64.0 km/h	1.1L	$1.50	0:24.48	0:24.21	GR 5	$2,930	$1,950	5	1. Marais Bale 2. Dr. Dot 3. Madalia Snoopy
1st of 6	1/4/25	Horsham	410m	7	0:23.09	63.9 km/h	2.3L	$2.20	0:23.09	0:22.93	GR 5	$2,930	$1,950	6	1. Marais Bale 2. Paw Pavlov 3. Released
6th of 7	26/3/25	Ballarat	390m	3	0:22.68	61.9 km/h	9.8L	$3.10	0:22.02	0:21.73	GR 5	$2,930	-	6	1. Tricky Riddles 2. Myrniong Storm 3. Paw Kattia
1st of 8	20/3/25	Ballarat	450m	3	0:25.53	63.5 km/h	1.5L	$3.10	0:25.53	0:25.18	GR 5	$2,930	$1,950	7	1. Marais Bale 2. Urano Bale 3. Norbit

Paw Gertrude (5) 111251
Trainer: Mark Delbridge (Balliang)
Prize Money: $8,130
Win / Place: 66% / 83%

1 yo DK FWN B

Sire: ALLEN DEED (AUS)

Dam: QUINTANA BALE (AUS)

100

Rating

Stats

Career

6: 4-1-0

Season

6: 4-1-0

Country

6: 4-1-0

1st Up

1: 1-0-0

2nd Up

1: 1-0-0

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

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

Comments

Jumps from box 5 for the first time after scoring at Ballarat (22.07) in a Grade 5. Tough line-up and places prospects appear 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
1st of 6	23/4/25	Ballarat	390m	6	0:22.07	63.6 km/h	6.8L	$1.70	0:22.07	0:21.97	GR 5	$2,930	$1,950	7	1. Paw Gertrude 2. Reiko Surge 3. Lauriston Girl
5th of 7	16/4/25	Ballarat	450m	2	0:25.59	63.3 km/h	6.8L	$2.00	0:25.15	0:25.04	RST WIN	$2,930	-	15	1. July She Lied 2. Pot Of Gold 3. Purple Sapphire
2nd of 8	1/4/25	Warragul	460m	2	0:26.03	63.6 km/h	0.5L	$1.30	0:26.01	0:25.77	RST WIN	$2,930	$600	6	1. Bowie Sunny 2. Paw Gertrude 3. Take Whatever
1st of 8	26/3/25	Ballarat	450m	7	0:25.23	64.2 km/h	3.0L	$1.30	0:25.23	0:24.99	GR 6	$2,930	$1,950	7	1. Paw Gertrude 2. Darra Rogue 3. Kiwi Ice Cube
1st of 8	19/3/25	Ballarat	450m	8	0:25.10	64.5 km/h	1.5L	$2.20	0:25.10	0:25.03	MX 6/7	$2,930	$1,950	7	1. Paw Gertrude 2. Ultimate Warrior 3. Doongalla Boy
1st of 8	12/3/25	Ballarat	450m	7	0:25.24	64.2 km/h	5.3L	$9.50	0:25.24	0:25.10	MDN	$2,540	$1,680	-	1. Paw Gertrude 2. Paw Yochelle 3. Paw Zuri

Zesty Boy (6) 7132183527
Trainer: Jason Formosa (Heathcote)
Prize Money: $20,130
Win / Place: 28% / 50%

2 yo FWN D

Sire: FERAL FRANKY (AUS)

Dam: SEVILLA (AUS)

Rating

Stats

Career

38: 11-4-4

Track

4: 0-0-0

Trk/Dst

4: 0-0-0

Distance

4: 0-0-0

Season

37: 11-4-4

Country

38: 11-4-4

1st Up

1: 0-0-0

2nd Up

1: 0-1-0

Winning Distances
<400	400+	500+	600+	700+
10	1	0	0	0

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

Comments

Could manage only seventh last time but impressed the start prior when he clocked a slick 22.22 over 390m when edged out, at Shepparton. Harder here and one for the multiples.

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 7	28/4/25	Shepparton	390m	5	0:22.75	61.7 km/h	7.6L	$6.50	0:22.21	0:21.95	MX 3/4	$3,360	-	7	1. Mac And Cheese 2. Cinnabar Icon 3. Infrared Rays
2nd of 6	21/4/25	Shepparton	390m	2	0:22.22	63.2 km/h	0.3L	$6.50	0:22.21	0:21.82	GR 4	$3,360	$690	7	1. Leap Of Faith 2. Zesty Boy 3. Got A Message
5th of 8	14/4/25	Shepparton	390m	8	0:22.24	63.1 km/h	4.9L	$10	0:21.90	0:21.90	FFA	$3,360	-	7	1. Imani 2. Blimey Teddy 3. Packham Prince
3rd of 7	7/4/25	Shepparton	390m	2	0:22.49	62.4 km/h	4.8L	$16	0:22.18	0:21.77	FFA	$3,360	$345	3	1. Imani 2. Mile A Minute 3. Zesty Boy
8th of 8	4/4/25	Bendigo	425m	3	0:25.33	60.4 km/h	20.8L	$11	0:23.87	0:23.78	GR 5	$2,930	-	4	1. Paw Tonk 2. Lamia Wheeze 3. Aussie Supreme
1st of 8	31/3/25	Shepparton	390m	3	0:22.00	63.8 km/h	0.3L	$8.50	0:22.00	0:21.72	GR 5	$2,930	$1,950	5	1. Zesty Boy 2. Scorching Boy 3. Xisan Bale

Play Lab (7) 1441331213
Trainer: Peter Martinovic (Koo Wee Rup)
Prize Money: $19,315
Win / Place: 27% / 51%

2 yo BLU D

Sire: TOMMY SHELBY (AUS)

Dam: INVICTUS LOUIE (AUS)

Rating

Stats

Career

33: 9-2-6

Season

20: 6-1-4

Country

33: 9-2-6

1st Up

2: 1-0-0

2nd Up

2: 1-0-0

Winning Distances
<400	400+	500+	600+	700+
3	6	0	0	0

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

Comments

Won two starts back after racing on the pace at Sale over 435m in 24.40. Followed that up with a minor placing over 400m at Geelong at Grade 5 six days ago. Be tough to make an impression against this lot.

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
3rd of 8	26/4/25	Geelong	400m	8	0:23.02	62.6 km/h	3.2L	$9.50	0:22.79	0:22.31	GR 5	$2,930	$300	6	1. Spring Watch 2. Canya Jive 3. Play Lab
1st of 8	20/4/25	Sale	435m	1	0:24.40	64.2 km/h	0.7L	$15	0:24.40	0:24.40	GR 4	$3,360	$2,250	6	1. Play Lab 2. Winking Willie 3. Xatu Bale
2nd of 8	14/4/25	Shepparton	390m	1	0:22.27	63.0 km/h	2.5L	$9.50	0:22.11	0:21.90	GR 4/5	$3,360	$690	8	1. Better Banjo 2. Play Lab 3. Angry Ellie
1st of 8	6/4/25	Sale	435m	6	0:24.59	63.7 km/h	1.6L	$12	0:24.59	0:24.21	GR 5	$2,930	$1,950	7	1. Play Lab 2. Tilly Girl 3. Jumbuk Damien
3rd of 8	30/3/25	Healesville	350m	2	0:19.59	64.3 km/h	1.0L	$12	0:19.53	0:19.01	GR 5	$2,930	$300	14	1. Shima Stripe 2. Why I'm Broke 3. Play Lab
3rd of 8	16/3/25	Sale	435m	5	0:25.08	62.4 km/h	8.0L	$5.50	0:24.55	0:24.42	GR 5	$2,930	$300	5	1. Bring Your Best 2. Lakeview Lass 3. Play Lab

Big Sunshine (8) 5578131311
Trainer: Rodney Clark (Echuca Village)
Prize Money: $13,455
Win / Place: 28% / 56%

Track Specialist

Track / Distance Specialist

Going for the Hat-Trick

2 yo FWN D

Sire: OUT OF RANGE (AUS)

Dam: ORIENTAL KAY (AUS)

Rating

Stats

Career

25: 7-1-6

Track

4: 2-0-0

Trk/Dst

4: 2-0-0

Distance

4: 2-0-0

Season

25: 7-1-6

Country

25: 7-1-6

1st Up

1: 0-1-0

2nd Up

1: 1-0-0

Winning Distances
<400	400+	500+	600+	700+
1	6	0	0	0

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

Comments

Good effort to win last start by 1.5 lengths over 410m at Horsham in a handy (23.52), beating Released. Can keep things rolling.

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	15/4/25	Horsham	410m	3	0:23.52	62.8 km/h	1.5L	$9.50	0:23.52	0:23.12	GR 5	$2,930	$1,950	12	1. Big Sunshine 2. Released 3. Nosey Parker
1st of 8	3/4/25	Shepparton	390m	1	0:22.34	62.8 km/h	2.5L	$4.20	0:22.34	0:22.34	GR 5	$2,930	$1,950	7	1. Big Sunshine 2. Elara Bale 3. Sweet Coin Babe
3rd of 8	27/3/25	Shepparton	390m	3	0:22.60	62.1 km/h	4.5L	$15	0:22.31	0:22.19	GR 5	$1,530	$160	8	1. Wellerman 2. Dookie Giblet 3. Big Sunshine
1st of 8	19/3/25	Bendigo	425m	5	0:24.60	62.2 km/h	0.5L	$5.50	0:24.60	0:24.05	GR 5	$1,530	$1,000	6	1. Big Sunshine 2. Destini Rebel 3. Sandy Cabang
3rd of 7	13/3/25	Shepparton	390m	5	0:22.57	62.2 km/h	5.8L	$4.40	0:22.20	0:22.20	GR 5	$1,530	$160	8	1. Little Minnie 2. Circle Round 3. Big Sunshine
1st of 7	5/3/25	Bendigo	425m	2	0:24.22	63.2 km/h	2.8L	$1.80	0:24.22	0:23.83	GR 5	$1,530	$1,000	9	1. Big Sunshine 2. Hillbilly Rocky 3. Mr. Ha Ha

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