Bendigo Race 8

Hanrahan Plumbing

Prize Money: $3,875

PAW XANTIPPE (5) has struggled for best form recently, last time finishing 5th (30.69) in a Mix 3/4 at The Meadows. Has won here at this journey. Can atone. TWISTED FANTASY (1) is worth forgiving last start after finishing fifth (24.84) at Sale over 435m. Was a winner at his only start from this draw. Cannot be underestimated. SON OF GHOST (3) has some solid form under his belt and proved too classy last time to win by 0.8 lengths at Warragul in a handy 26.04 beating To Peru. One of main contenders. SOLAR HABIT (2) is always hard to beat when drawn in this box.

Distance: 500m
Class: Mixed 4/5
Track: Good
Weather: Fine
Surface: All Weather

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Twisted Fantasy (1) 5412416315
Trainer: Adrian Nuttall (Woodside)
Prize Money: $21,950
Win / Place: 35% / 55%

2 yo RED/FWN D

Sire: AUSSIE INFRARED (AUS)

Dam: EASY CHOICE (AUS)

Rating

Stats

Career

20: 7-3-1

Season

6: 2-0-1

Metro

8: 2-0-1

Country

12: 5-3-0

1st Up

1: 1-0-0

2nd Up

1: 0-1-0

Winning Distances
<400	400+	500+	600+	700+
0	5	2	0	0

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

Comments

Won two starts back when well in the market at Sale over 435m. Last start finished 5th over 435m at Sale beaten 4 lengths (24.84) behind July She Lied in a Grade 5 FIN on September 14. Looks well placed and should prove hard to beat.

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	14/9/25	Sale	435m	7	0:24.84	63.0 km/h	3.8L	$11	0:24.61	0:24.19	GR 5 FIN	$9,580	-	7	1. July She Lied 2. Sharni's Secret 3. Nacho Problem
1st of 8	7/9/25	Sale	435m	2	0:24.38	64.2 km/h	0.4L	$2.80	0:24.38	0:24.04	GR 5 H	$2,930	$1,950	8	1. Twisted Fantasy 2. Unleash The Lion 3. Dr. Eddie
3rd of 8	30/8/25	The Meadows	525m	3	0:30.35	62.3 km/h	5.0L	$3.60	0:30.03	0:29.65	GR 5	$8,790	$915	7	1. Shima Blush 2. Versnellen 3. Twisted Fantasy
6th of 7	23/8/25	The Meadows	525m	2	0:30.65	61.7 km/h	7.3L	$3.20	0:30.17	0:29.89	GR 5	$8,790	-	7	1. White Crest 2. Disheveled 3. Garry Stun On
1st of 8	16/8/25	Sandown	515m	2	0:29.64	62.6 km/h	0.6L	$2.80	0:29.64	0:29.18	GR 5	$8,790	$5,900	9	1. Twisted Fantasy 2. Whipping It 3. Paw Xander
4th of 8	7/8/25	Sandown	515m	7	0:30.18	61.4 km/h	2.3L	$3.00	0:30.03	0:28.93	GR 5	$8,790	$150	9	1. Do Something 2. Paw Summer 3. Take The Edge

Solar Habit (2) 8812215177
Trainer: Nathan McKay (Toolleen)
Prize Money: $10,565
Win / Place: 26% / 47%

2 yo Black D

Sire: SHIMA SHINE (AUS)

Dam: MAGGIE'S HABIT (AUS)

Rating

Stats

Career

23: 6-3-2

Track

2: 1-0-0

Season

6: 2-1-0

Metro

3: 0-0-0

Country

20: 6-3-2

1st Up

2: 1-0-0

2nd Up

2: 1-0-1

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

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

Comments

Has finished seventh at his last couple of starts, most recently at The Meadows over 525m. Forget the latest effort. Among the chances.

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
7th of 7	10/9/25	The Meadows	525m	3	0:31.27	60.4 km/h	17.3L	$14	0:30.06	0:29.95	GR 5	$3,340	-	6	1. Key Philosophy 2. Aftershock 3. Glistening
7th of 8	4/9/25	Warrnambool	450m	3	0:25.96	62.4 km/h	7.9L	$23	0:25.41	0:25.24	GR 4/5	$3,360	-	5	1. Paw Gertrude 2. Kade 3. Fled The Scene
1st of 8	30/8/25	Horsham	485m	2	0:27.72	63.0 km/h	0.3L	$2.00	0:27.72	0:27.55	GR 5	$1,740	$1,150	8	1. Solar Habit 2. Motor City Sam 3. My Boy Parker
5th of 8	22/8/25	Geelong	460m	8	0:26.31	62.9 km/h	5.0L	$41	0:25.99	0:25.96	GR 4/5	$3,360	-	7	1. Fleetwood Eros 2. Lochinvar Nugget 3. Queen Kimetto
1st of 8	15/8/25	Bendigo	425m	3	0:24.15	63.4 km/h	4.0L	$4.60	0:24.15	0:23.71	GR 5	$2,930	$1,950	4	1. Solar Habit 2. Mrs. Smith 3. Mavis Tolmie
2nd of 8	11/8/25	Shepparton	390m	2	0:22.54	62.3 km/h	2.0L	$5.00	0:22.42	0:21.96	GR 5	$2,930	$600	19	1. Doongalla Boy 2. Solar Habit 3. Spring Brumby

Son Of Ghost (3) 5865441121
Trainer: Adrian Nuttall (Woodside)
Prize Money: $38,890
Win / Place: 19% / 46%

3 yo Black D

Sire: CATCH THE THIEF (AUS)

Dam: SUPREME OUTLAW (AUS)

100

Rating

Stats

Career

67: 13-12-6

Track

2: 0-0-0

Trk/Dst

2: 0-0-0

Distance

2: 0-0-0

Season

6: 3-1-0

Metro

21: 4-3-1

Country

46: 9-9-5

1st Up

2: 0-1-0

2nd Up

2: 0-0-0

Winning Distances
<400	400+	500+	600+	700+
0	7	6	0	0

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

Comments

Strong performance after tracking the speed to win by 0.8 lengths at Warragul over 460m (26.04) beating To Peru in Grade 5 on September 12. Strongly fancied and lived right up to expectations last start. Stick with him.

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	12/9/25	Warragul	460m	8	0:26.04	63.6 km/h	0.8L	$3.30	0:26.04	0:25.80	GR 5	$2,930	$1,950	7	1. Son Of Ghost 2. To Peru 3. Sudoku Carmello
2nd of 8	5/9/25	Warragul	460m	5	0:26.27	63.0 km/h	2.0L	$3.00	0:26.13	0:26.13	GR 5	$2,930	$600	7	1. Spicy Viking 2. Son Of Ghost 3. Kelly Jane
1st of 8	29/8/25	Warragul	400m	6	0:22.81	63.1 km/h	1.5L	$4.50	0:22.81	0:22.70	GR 5 NP	$2,930	$1,950	8	1. Son Of Ghost 2. No Iron Team 3. May Be Real
1st of 8	21/8/25	Warragul	460m	7	0:25.89	64.0 km/h	3.5L	$1.90	0:25.89	0:25.89	GR 5	$1,530	$1,000	6	1. Son Of Ghost 2. Smooth Ranger 3. Super Speed
4th of 8	15/8/25	Warragul	460m	4	0:26.65	62.1 km/h	4.8L	$6.00	0:26.31	0:25.91	GR 5 NP	$2,930	$75	7	1. Where's Nassif 2. Black Atom 3. Mia Neo
4th of 8	8/8/25	Warragul	400m	5	0:23.11	62.3 km/h	3.7L	$4.20	0:22.85	0:22.33	GR 5	$2,930	$75	10	1. Tiggerlong Bingo 2. Bengal Beast 3. Paw Judas

Be United (4) 3445437232
Trainer: George Cini (Miners Rest)
Prize Money: $11,700
Win / Place: 16% / 50%

Nearing Another Win

2 yo Black D

Sire: KOBLENZ (AUS)

Dam: SWIFT BRITTANY (AUS)

Rating

Stats

Career

30: 5-4-6

Track

6: 1-2-0

Trk/Dst

5: 1-2-0

Distance

5: 1-2-0

Season

6: 0-2-2

Metro

2: 0-0-0

Country

28: 5-4-6

1st Up

1: 1-0-0

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	3	5	3	3	3	2	5	6
1st	1	0	0	0	0	1	2	1
2nd	0	0	0	1	2	0	1	0
3rd	0	1	0	1	0	1	0	3

Comments

Form has been solid with minor placings at his last three starts. Last time out finished 2nd on September 10 over 545m at Ballarat behind Aston Michigan beaten 4 lengths (31.54) in a Grade 5. Not among the main chances 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
2nd of 7	10/9/25	Ballarat	545m	7	0:31.54	62.2 km/h	4.0L	$2.90	0:31.28	0:31.06	GR 5	$3,340	$690	7	1. Aston Michigan 2. Be United 3. Kensington Flyer
3rd of 8	3/9/25	Ballarat	545m	6	0:31.36	62.6 km/h	0.3L	$6.50	0:31.33	0:31.33	GR 5	$3,340	$345	5	1. Reiko Daiquiri 2. Kensington Flyer 3. Be United
2nd of 8	29/8/25	Bendigo	500m	5	0:29.07	61.9 km/h	1.3L	$3.70	0:29.00	0:27.94	GR 5	$3,340	$690	5	1. Speedy Khe Sanh 2. Be United 3. Utah Icon
7th of 8	24/8/25	Healesville	350m	2	0:19.67	64.1 km/h	4.6L	$46	0:19.35	0:19.02	GR 5	$2,930	-	12	1. Raging Storm 2. Natalie Bale 3. Zinzan Charlie
3rd of 4	12/8/25	Warragul	460m	8	0:26.12	63.4 km/h	1.8L	$2.60	0:26.02	0:25.94	FFA	$3,360	$345	7	1. Irish Millie 2. Fernando Gomez 3. Be United
4th of 8	5/8/25	Horsham	485m	2	0:28.01	62.3 km/h	9.0L	$26	0:27.42	0:27.42	GR 4/5	$3,880	$75	8	1. Field Day 2. Hi There Frank 3. Lanky Larry

Paw Xantippe (5) 1411631455
Trainer: Daniel Gibbons (Avalon)
Prize Money: $60,675
Win / Place: 39% / 63%

2 yo Black B

Sire: CHRISTO BALE (AUS)

Dam: WINNIE ALLEN (AUS)

Rating

Stats

Career

33: 13-3-5

Track

1: 1-0-0

Trk/Dst

1: 1-0-0

Distance

1: 1-0-0

Season

7: 2-0-1

Metro

24: 8-3-4

Country

9: 5-0-1

1st Up

1: 1-0-0

2nd Up

1: 0-0-1

Winning Distances
<400	400+	500+	600+	700+
0	4	6	3	0

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

Comments

Won over this track and trip. Last start finished 5th over 525m at The Meadows beaten 7 lengths (30.69) behind Go For Gold in a Mix 3/4 on September 10. Solid formlines coming through that last run. Looks a major player.

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 6	10/9/25	The Meadows	525m	7	0:30.69	61.6 km/h	7.2L	$5.50	0:30.19	0:29.95	MX 3/4	$3,880	-	7	1. Go For Gold 2. Milton Cranberry 3. Magic Scotch
5th of 7	3/9/25	The Meadows	525m	4	0:30.53	61.9 km/h	9.8L	$5.00	0:29.88	0:29.88	GR 4/5	$3,880	-	6	1. Wyong Dallas 2. Gold Class Cool 3. Witch Of Nova
4th of 8	28/8/25	Sandown	595m	1	0:34.59	61.9 km/h	6.5L	$2.20	0:34.16	0:34.16	GR 4/5	$10,380	$150	7	1. Select Kyron 2. Pass Mark 3. Garry Stun On
1st of 8	21/8/25	Sandown	595m	1	0:34.34	62.4 km/h	1.9L	$1.90	0:34.34	0:34.14	GR 5	$10,100	$6,800	5	1. Paw Xantippe 2. Red Stiletto 3. Miss Jazz
3rd of 8	16/8/25	Sandown	595m	7	0:34.65	61.8 km/h	3.0L	$5.00	0:34.44	0:34.44	GR 4/5	$10,380	$1,075	9	1. Pass Mark 2. Dewana Fernando 3. Paw Xantippe
6th of 7	7/8/25	Sandown	595m	8	0:35.00	61.2 km/h	14.0L	$6.00	0:34.07	0:34.07	GR 4/5	$10,380	-	5	1. He's Magic 2. Ethanol Volume 3. Ivory Narwhal

Raging Storm (6) 3156511224
Trainer: Jason Whybrow (Wangaratta)
Prize Money: $27,785
Win / Place: 15% / 52%

3 yo Black D

Sire: MEPUNGA BLAZER (AUS)

Dam: SO SAY (AUS)

Rating

Stats

Career

57: 9-13-8

Track

7: 1-0-2

Trk/Dst

6: 1-0-2

Distance

6: 1-0-2

Season

5: 2-2-0

Metro

1: 0-0-0

Country

56: 9-13-8

1st Up

3: 0-1-1

2nd Up

3: 2-1-0

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

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

Comments

Missed the frame last time when fourth (19.23) at Healesville. Prior to that had been racing well. Has to overcome a wide draw and appears tested on latest effort.

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
4th of 8	14/9/25	Healesville	350m	8	0:19.23	65.5 km/h	4.8L	$23	0:18.89	0:18.68	FFA	$3,360	$75	7	1. Cookie Man 2. Chavero 3. Sir Capulet
2nd of 8	7/9/25	Healesville	300m	2	0:16.78	64.4 km/h	1.0L	$4.80	0:16.72	0:16.60	GR 5 FIN	$3,360	$690	7	1. Mums Pearl 2. Raging Storm 3. Paw Xabia
2nd of 8	31/8/25	Healesville	300m	3	0:16.99	63.6 km/h	3.3L	$4.40	0:16.78	0:16.63	GR 5 H	$2,930	$600	7	1. High End Cash 2. Raging Storm 3. Head Hunter
1st of 8	24/8/25	Healesville	350m	6	0:19.35	65.1 km/h	0.3L	$3.70	0:19.35	0:19.02	GR 5	$2,930	$1,950	13	1. Raging Storm 2. Natalie Bale 3. Zinzan Charlie
1st of 7	11/8/25	Shepparton	390m	6	0:22.35	62.8 km/h	0.3L	$3.60	0:22.35	0:21.96	SPEC	$3,360	$2,250	15	1. Raging Storm 2. Thorkildsen 3. Impress Bugsy
5th of 7	27/7/25	Healesville	350m	6	0:19.22	65.6 km/h	4.8L	$46	0:18.90	0:18.90	FFA	$3,360	-	7	1. Field Day 2. Catch Some Rays 3. Flaming Fox

Gremlin (7) 5723413625
Trainer: Susan Trim (Campbells Forest)
Prize Money: $41,290
Win / Place: 15% / 61%

4 yo BLU/BDL D

Sire: FERNANDO BALE (AUS)

Dam: NAUGHTY CAZZA (AUS)

Rating

Stats

Career

65: 10-18-12

Track

16: 3-5-3

Trk/Dst

7: 1-3-2

Distance

7: 1-3-2

Season

7: 1-1-2

Metro

14: 1-4-2

Country

51: 9-14-10

1st Up

5: 0-1-0

2nd Up

3: 0-3-0

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

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

Comments

Was out of the placings last time but the start prior finished in the minors when second (30.46) over 525m at The Meadows. Tough draw to overcome but can measure up.

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
5th of 8	12/9/25	Bendigo	425m	5	0:24.43	62.6 km/h	3.5L	$4.00	0:24.18	0:24.04	SPEC VET	$2,930	-	9	1. Blue Cabang 2. Mr. Kia Ora 3. Aminah
2nd of 8	3/9/25	The Meadows	525m	4	0:30.46	62.0 km/h	5.3L	$7.50	0:30.11	0:29.88	GR 5	$3,340	$690	5	1. Brindle Surprise 2. Gremlin 3. Bag Of Snags
6th of 8	29/8/25	Bendigo	500m	1	0:28.68	62.8 km/h	8.5L	$9.50	0:28.12	0:27.94	GR 4/5	$3,880	-	7	1. Nigel Devere 2. Queen Avenger 3. Moraine Wally
3rd of 8	22/8/25	Bendigo	500m	8	0:28.54	63.1 km/h	7.0L	$8.00	0:28.09	0:28.09	GR 4/5	$3,880	$400	7	1. Mr. Thomas 2. Perfect Ace 3. Gremlin
1st of 7	15/8/25	Bendigo	500m	3	0:28.61	62.9 km/h	0.3L	$3.10	0:28.61	0:28.46	GR 5	$3,340	$2,230	7	1. Gremlin 2. Kraken Paddy 3. Impress Bugsy
4th of 8	8/8/25	Bendigo	425m	6	0:24.63	62.1 km/h	6.0L	$8.50	0:24.24	0:23.89	MX 3/4	$3,360	$75	4	1. No Restrictions 2. Nickleby Action 3. Hard Style Robbo

Highland Jack (8) 6723661372
Trainer: Gary Hansen (Daisy Hill)
Prize Money: $9,030
Win / Place: 11% / 51%

3 yo Black D

Sire: HARD STYLE RICO (AUS)

Dam: COLOURFUL PAST (AUS)

Rating

Stats

Career

35: 4-4-10

Track

21: 1-3-7

Trk/Dst

11: 1-2-5

Distance

11: 1-2-5

Season

6: 1-1-1

Metro

1: 0-0-0

Country

34: 4-4-10

1st Up

1: 0-0-1

2nd Up

1: 0-0-0

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

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

Comments

Finished second last start (28.68) over 500m at this track. Jumps from the outside. Must be included.

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	12/9/25	Bendigo	500m	8	0:28.68	62.8 km/h	2.7L	$3.60	0:28.49	0:28.17	GR 5	$3,340	$690	6	1. Jazzy Hope 2. Highland Jack 3. Scott Aquaphobia
7th of 8	6/9/25	The Meadows	525m	5	0:31.13	60.7 km/h	17.5L	$51	0:29.90	0:29.47	R/A FIN	$9,060	-	8	1. Keep Rolling 2. Bonnie Blitz 3. Crackerjack Kev
3rd of 8	29/8/25	Bendigo	500m	8	0:28.50	63.2 km/h	7.0L	$16	0:28.05	0:27.94	RST WIN H	$3,340	$345	9	1. Packham Power 2. Crackerjack Les 3. Highland Jack
1st of 8	20/8/25	Bendigo	500m	2	0:28.26	63.7 km/h	0.2L	$6.00	0:28.26	0:28.26	GR 5	$1,740	$1,150	5	1. Highland Jack 2. Joni Black 3. Lizard Country
6th of 7	15/8/25	Bendigo	425m	6	0:24.46	62.6 km/h	10.8L	$51	0:23.76	0:23.71	GR 5 H	$2,930	-	14	1. Aston Guitar 2. Reckless 3. Pinaroo Flyer
6th of 8	1/8/25	Bendigo	425m	8	0:24.29	63.0 km/h	11.5L	$21	0:23.53	0:23.53	RST WIN H	$2,930	-	7	1. Manager 2. Sizzle Jack 3. Matchbox Flame

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