Bendigo Race 8

Hanrahan Plumbing

Prize Money: $3,875

ASTON COMMANDER (2) carved over from wide out and boxed on strongly to finish 1.75 lengths away in second (30.04) behind Jetty Jumper at The Meadows. One of the leading chances. GEORGIE SUNSHINE (4) goes very well here starting nine times for four wins and four minors. Recorded a 2.25 lengths win (27.94) in a Grade 5 last time at this track. Looks one of the chances. KRAKEN RIPPER (6) is better than last start when sixth (25.83) in a Group Listed at Shepparton over 450m. Has a good record here including five wins. Form from his last run is proving to be solid. Key runner who gets his chance to atone. EXACTLY LIKE DAD (1) won as expected last time and is in the mix again.

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

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Exactly Like Dad (1) 71111443f1
Trainer: Paul Hammerstein (Horsham)
Prize Money: $14,030
Win / Place: 60% / 66%

Box Specialist

2 yo WH/Black B

Sire: AUSSIE INFRARED (AUS)

Dam: QUENA DEE AIR (AUS)

Rating

Stats

Career

15: 9-0-1

Season

9: 5-0-1

Metro

4: 0-0-1

Country

11: 9-0-0

1st Up

1: 0-0-0

2nd Up

1: 1-0-0

Winning Distances
<400	400+	500+	600+	700+
4	5	0	0	0

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

Comments

Consistent performer who is new here. Nice win last start by one length at Horsham (27.02) beating Aston Lorenz in a Grade 5 H on November 9. Looks a solid hope.

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 5	9/11/26	Horsham	485m	2	0:27.02	64.6 km/h	1.0L	$2.50	0:27.02	0:27.02	GR 5 H	$3,340	$2,230	16	1. Exactly Like Dad 2. Aston Lorenz 3. Perfect Picture
- of 8	24/10/26	The Meadows	525m	1	0:36.79	51.4 km/h	99.0L	$8.50	0:29.86	0:29.85	GR 4/5	$9,060	-	3	1. On The Prowl 2. Highly Connected 3. Opawa Fannin
3rd of 7	21/10/26	The Meadows	525m	4	0:30.46	62.0 km/h	8.2L	$6.50	0:29.88	0:29.88	GR 4/5	$3,880	$400	7	1. Retaliation 2. Zipping Kimeli 3. Exactly Like Dad
4th of 6	14/10/26	The Meadows	525m	3	0:30.47	62.0 km/h	2.9L	$1.50	0:30.27	0:30.03	GR 5	$3,340	$75	4	1. Runway Blue 2. Solar Spectrum 3. Brindle Mosaic
4th of 8	10/10/26	The Meadows	525m	3	0:30.54	61.9 km/h	10.8L	$21	0:29.79	0:29.69	GR 4/5	$9,060	$150	8	1. Canya Talk Now 2. Highly Connected 3. Jorogumo
1st of 6	2/10/26	Murray Bridge	455m	2	0:25.84	63.4 km/h	3.8L	$1.10	0:25.84	0:25.84	GR 6	$1,740	$1,215	3	1. Exactly Like Dad 2. Terrific Lucy 3. Adhana Martina

Aston Commander (2) 5155271112
Trainer: Jihad Talgi (Devon Meadows)
Prize Money: $15,325
Win / Place: 40% / 60%

Unbeaten at the Track

2 yo FWN D

Sire: ASTON EXCEED (AUS)

Dam: ASTON GENEVE (AUS)

Rating

Stats

Career

15: 6-2-1

Track

4: 4-0-0

Trk/Dst

1: 1-0-0

Distance

1: 1-0-0

Season

12: 5-2-1

Metro

2: 0-1-0

Country

13: 6-1-1

1st Up

1: 1-0-0

2nd Up

1: 0-0-0

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

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

Comments

Won two starts back when well in the market at this track over 500m. Last start finished 2nd on November 7 over 525m at The Meadows behind Jetty Jumper beaten 1.75 lengths (30.04) in a Grade 5 FIN. Scored three on the trot prior to last start. Can return to winning form.

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	7/11/26	The Meadows	525m	8	0:30.04	62.9 km/h	1.8L	$3.40	0:29.92	0:29.63	GR 5 FIN	$9,060	$1,870	8	1. Jetty Jumper 2. Aston Commander 3. Aston Lace
1st of 7	30/10/26	Bendigo	500m	8	0:27.89	64.5 km/h	1.8L	$1.40	0:27.89	0:27.89	GR 5 H	$3,340	$2,230	7	1. Aston Commander 2. Greysynd Bonnie 3. Absolute Rupee
1st of 8	23/10/26	Bendigo	425m	5	0:23.87	64.1 km/h	1.0L	$2.10	0:23.87	0:23.70	RST WIN	$3,360	$2,250	7	1. Aston Commander 2. Black Mascara 3. Complete
1st of 8	16/10/26	Bendigo	425m	7	0:23.76	64.4 km/h	5.0L	$3.90	0:23.76	0:23.51	GR 5	$2,930	$1,950	6	1. Aston Commander 2. Zambada Icon 3. Fluent Action
7th of 8	10/10/26	The Meadows	525m	3	0:31.20	60.6 km/h	12.0L	$12	0:30.36	0:29.69	SPEC SF	$9,060	-	10	1. Cruise Commander 2. Pure Silk 3. Bash Boy Giblet
2nd of 8	30/9/26	Ballarat	450m	4	0:25.44	63.7 km/h	2.3L	$8.00	0:25.28	0:25.03	RST WIN H	$3,880	$800	13	1. Corban Yaxley 2. Aston Commander 3. Crackerjack Gus

Prince Laroi (3) 4538111131
Trainer: Natalie Pace (Kurunjang)
Prize Money: $29,095
Win / Place: 31% / 60%

Track Specialist

Box Specialist

Last Start Winner from Box

2 yo Black D

Sire: ASTON RUPEE (AUS)

Dam: LADY FABIO (AUS)

Rating

Stats

Career

41: 13-8-4

Track

6: 3-1-0

Trk/Dst

1: 0-0-0

Distance

1: 0-0-0

Season

6: 5-0-1

Country

41: 13-8-4

1st Up

1: 0-1-0

2nd Up

1: 0-1-0

Winning Distances
<400	400+	500+	600+	700+
4	9	0	0	0

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

Comments

Impressive performance leading throughout to score by a nose in a Mix 3/4 last start at this track, clocking a slick 23.92 over the 425m trip. In form and worth thought again.

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 7	7/11/26	Bendigo	425m	3	0:23.92	64.0 km/h	0.1L	$8.00	0:23.92	0:23.84	MX 3/4	$3,360	$2,250	59	1. Prince Laroi 2. Paw Isla 3. Dad's Surprise
59 Day Freshen-Up
3rd of 6	9/9/26	Ballarat	450m	8	0:25.57	63.4 km/h	5.3L	$3.10	0:25.20	0:25.06	GR 5	$2,930	$300	7	1. Moraine Koby 2. Ritza Old Mate 3. Prince Laroi
1st of 6	2/9/26	Ballarat	390m	1	0:21.99	63.8 km/h	4.3L	$2.00	0:21.99	0:21.97	FFA	$3,360	$2,250	7	1. Prince Laroi 2. Paw Estrella 3. Paw Drogo
1st of 8	26/8/26	Ballarat	390m	1	0:22.07	63.6 km/h	2.8L	$1.80	0:22.07	0:21.77	GR 5	$2,930	$1,950	12	1. Prince Laroi 2. Space Invader 3. Western's Nasiah
1st of 6	14/8/26	Bendigo	425m	4	0:23.88	64.1 km/h	1.8L	$5.00	0:23.88	0:23.83	GR 4	$3,360	$2,250	6	1. Prince Laroi 2. Bailieston 3. Par Excellence
1st of 8	8/8/26	Ballarat	390m	8	0:22.11	63.5 km/h	1.7L	$1.60	0:22.11	0:22.09	GR 5	$1,530	$1,000	29	1. Prince Laroi 2. Lara Moon 3. Harlow's Boy

Georgie Sunshine (4) 5213221241
Trainer: Jordan Formosa (Heathcote)
Prize Money: $13,355
Win / Place: 25% / 75%

Track / Distance Specialist

Last Start Winner from Box

1 yo Black B

Sire: TOMMY SHELBY (AUS)

Dam: NICMAC MISS (AUS)

100

Rating

Stats

Career

16: 4-6-2

Track

9: 4-3-1

Trk/Dst

4: 2-1-1

Distance

4: 2-1-1

Season

15: 4-6-1

Metro

2: 0-0-1

Country

14: 4-6-1

1st Up

1: 0-0-1

2nd Up

1: 0-0-0

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

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

Comments

Was prominent from the outset and held on well to win at this track over 500m in 27.94 last start, beating Loco Dominator. Most reliable when jumping from this draw. Leading chance.

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 8	7/11/26	Bendigo	500m	4	0:27.94	64.4 km/h	2.3L	$2.00	0:27.94	0:27.94	GR 5	$3,340	$2,230	7	1. Georgie Sunshine 2. Loco Dominator 3. Solar Spectrum
4th of 8	31/10/26	Shepparton	450m	8	0:25.69	63.1 km/h	4.0L	$8.00	0:25.41	0:25.20	Group Listed	$37,250	$1,750	5	1. Red Hot 2. Dundee Skye 3. Hard Launch
2nd of 7	26/10/26	Shepparton	450m	5	0:25.28	64.1 km/h	0.6L	$5.50	0:25.23	0:25.05	SPEC H	$3,360	$690	6	1. Scott Lylah 2. Georgie Sunshine 3. Red Hot
1st of 8	20/10/26	Bendigo	500m	8	0:27.92	64.5 km/h	5.0L	$2.30	0:27.92	0:27.92	RST WIN	$3,340	$2,230	8	1. Georgie Sunshine 2. Hard Launch 3. Spruiking
2nd of 6	12/10/26	Shepparton	450m	3	0:25.54	63.4 km/h	1.8L	$6.50	0:25.42	0:25.33	RST WIN	$2,930	$600	3	1. Hurriedly 2. Georgie Sunshine 3. Kraken Reg
2nd of 8	9/10/26	Bendigo	500m	3	0:28.28	63.6 km/h	1.7L	$3.10	0:28.17	0:27.67	RST WIN	$3,340	$690	7	1. Paw Yaris 2. Georgie Sunshine 3. Absolute Rupee

Kraken Ripper (6) 5314144116
Trainer: Mark Morrissey (Myers Flat)
Prize Money: $19,120
Win / Place: 32% / 56%

2 yo BDL D

Sire: FERAL FRANKY (AUS)

Dam: KRAKEN SUE (AUS)

Rating

Stats

Career

25: 8-2-4

Track

15: 5-2-2

Trk/Dst

3: 1-0-1

Distance

3: 1-0-1

Season

10: 4-0-1

Country

25: 8-2-4

1st Up

1: 0-0-0

2nd Up

1: 1-0-0

Winning Distances
<400	400+	500+	600+	700+
0	7	1	0	0

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

Comments

Did a good job two starts back at Shepparton to win by 3 lengths in 25.14, beating Storm Shadow. Last start finished 6th in a Group Listed on October 31 over 450m at Shepparton behind Red Hot beaten 6 lengths (25.83). Major threat on best form.

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
6th of 8	31/10/26	Shepparton	450m	7	0:25.83	62.7 km/h	6.0L	$5.00	0:25.41	0:25.20	Group Listed	$37,250	-	5	1. Red Hot 2. Dundee Skye 3. Hard Launch
1st of 8	26/10/26	Shepparton	450m	8	0:25.14	64.4 km/h	3.0L	$9.00	0:25.14	0:25.05	SPEC H	$3,360	$2,250	10	1. Kraken Ripper 2. Storm Shadow 3. Immobiliser
1st of 8	16/10/26	Bendigo	425m	4	0:23.86	64.1 km/h	4.6L	$2.60	0:23.86	0:23.51	GR 4/5	$3,360	$2,250	14	1. Kraken Ripper 2. Zinzan Charlie 3. I'm To Blame
4th of 8	2/10/26	Bendigo	500m	6	0:28.44	63.3 km/h	8.1L	$3.90	0:27.87	0:27.82	GR 4/5	$3,880	$75	7	1. Gold Tag 2. Neo Devere 3. Greysynd Sammy
4th of 7	25/9/26	Bendigo	425m	2	0:24.30	63.0 km/h	5.9L	$19	0:23.88	0:23.52	SPEC H	$7,330	$75	4	1. Askern Violet 2. Here Comes Billy 3. Chill Out Plate
1st of 6	21/9/26	Shepparton	450m	8	0:25.43	63.7 km/h	0.3L	$1.70	0:25.43	0:25.17	GR 5	$2,930	$1,950	14	1. Kraken Ripper 2. Prince Valhalla 3. Scott Vicious

Cheeky Streak (7) 5621112735
Trainer: Donna Knight (Talbot)
Prize Money: $9,065
Win / Place: 13% / 32%

Box Specialist

2 yo FWN B

Sire: SH AVATAR (AUS)

Dam: ON THE MEND (AUS)

Rating

Stats

Career

37: 5-4-3

Track

8: 1-0-0

Trk/Dst

3: 0-0-0

Distance

3: 0-0-0

Season

14: 3-2-1

Metro

12: 0-2-1

Country

25: 5-2-2

1st Up

1: 1-0-0

2nd Up

1: 0-0-0

Winning Distances
<400	400+	500+	600+	700+
2	3	0	0	0

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

Comments

Last start finished fifth over 425m at this track, beaten 6 lengths (24.47) behind Canya Dominate in a Grade 5 on November 7. Hard to tip with any confidence.

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	7/11/26	Bendigo	425m	1	0:24.47	62.5 km/h	6.0L	$71	0:24.05	0:23.84	GR 5	$2,930	-	9	1. Canya Dominate 2. Go Home Girl 3. Paw Winkworth
3rd of 8	29/10/26	Ballarat	390m	7	0:22.46	62.5 km/h	7.9L	$46	0:21.91	0:21.91	GR 5	$2,930	$300	9	1. Kaelix Jewel 2. Aston Monarchy 3. Cheeky Streak
7th of 8	20/10/26	Bendigo	500m	2	0:28.76	62.6 km/h	9.8L	$26	0:28.09	0:27.92	GR 5	$3,340	-	7	1. Paw Amarli 2. Paw Harris 3. Moraine Sara
2nd of 7	13/10/26	Geelong	400m	6	0:23.25	61.9 km/h	2.1L	$2.10	0:23.10	0:22.73	GR 5	$1,530	$320	3	1. Collinda Pops 2. Cheeky Streak 3. Ruth's Commander
1st of 7	10/10/26	Bendigo	425m	8	0:24.16	63.3 km/h	2.4L	$3.20	0:24.16	0:24.09	Bottom Up - Grade 5	$1,530	$1,000	4	1. Cheeky Streak 2. Wild Serena 3. Alacrity Dave
1st of 8	6/10/26	Geelong	400m	7	0:22.83	63.1 km/h	0.5L	$2.60	0:22.83	0:22.63	Bottom Up - Grade 5	$1,530	$1,000	8	1. Cheeky Streak 2. Archie's Gift 3. Jackpot Cash

Count The Stars (8) 6742451767
Trainer: Dylan Sharp (Lara)
Prize Money: $58,840
Win / Place: 10% / 42%

Unbeaten at the Track

Unbeaten at the Distance

Unbeaten The Track / Distance

3 yo BLU D

Sire: TOMMY SHELBY (AUS)

Dam: STARLIGHT AMY (AUS)

Rating

Stats

Career

88: 9-13-15

Track

2: 2-0-0

Trk/Dst

2: 2-0-0

Distance

2: 2-0-0

Season

16: 1-2-2

Metro

68: 4-7-14

Country

20: 5-6-1

1st Up

1: 0-1-0

2nd Up

1: 1-0-0

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

Box History	1	2	3	4	5	6	7	8
STARTS	14	11	7	9	9	13	12	13
1st	2	1	1	1	1	1	0	2
2nd	3	2	1	1	0	2	1	3
3rd	3	2	1	0	2	0	5	2

Comments

Has been out of the money of late. Could only manage seventh last time out over 525m at The Meadows. Likely to struggle this time.

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	7/11/26	The Meadows	525m	8	0:30.52	61.9 km/h	9.1L	$61	0:29.89	0:29.63	GR 5 H	$8,790	-	5	1. Conceivable 2. Mepunga Zircon 3. Melvin Bale
6th of 8	2/11/26	The Meadows	525m	6	0:30.39	62.2 km/h	4.7L	$41	0:30.06	0:30.05	GR 4/5	$9,060	-	9	1. Highly Connected 2. Uncle Stiltskin 3. Zipping Kimeli
7th of 8	24/10/26	The Meadows	525m	5	0:30.64	61.7 km/h	10.1L	$67	0:29.94	0:29.85	FFA	$9,060	-	7	1. Paw Orenthal 2. Paw Zuri 3. Like A Rock
1st of 8	17/10/26	The Meadows	525m	3	0:30.31	62.4 km/h	3.2L	$9.00	0:30.31	0:29.75	GR 5	$8,790	$5,900	9	1. Count The Stars 2. Going Nuclear 3. Foxy Roxy
5th of 7	8/10/26	Warrnambool	450m	7	0:25.85	62.7 km/h	5.8L	$51	0:25.45	0:25.35	GR 4/5	$3,360	-	5	1. Croydon 2. It's Bubble Time 3. Paw Raelia
4th of 7	3/10/26	The Meadows	525m	3	0:30.46	62.0 km/h	10.0L	$9.50	0:29.77	0:29.77	GR 5	$8,790	$150	7	1. Awesome Bandit 2. It's Okay 3. Lakeview Sky

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