Bendigo · Race 2
Ladbrokes Mega Multi Mdn Plate
1500m · Good 4 · $42,500
Our Pick
Written Empire
Quickest recent time figure in field, 3.9 lengths a km under track average.
Barrier 2 gives Written Empire a soft run in the race.
The Read
The standout recent time figure in the field at 3.9 lengths a km under track average is the anchor to this rating, backed by class and experience that both rate as strengths, plus a jockey in form. The soft barrier 2 draw adds a practical edge. This one has concrete speed credentials.
Key factors driving the rating up (▲) and down (▼).
Past performance is not indicative of future results.
Delahra
6J: Daniel Stackhouse · T: Shane Nichols & Hayden Black
The Read
Over Written Empire?
Whether the class drop sticks. Delahra's stepped back to Maiden company after running in Open, and carries 2kg less than Written Empire today. The catch is a scratchy record of one placing from three starts, but from barrier 6 it only needs an even run to prove sharper than a debutant.
Passio
8J: Thomas Stockdale · T: M Price & M Kent Jnr
First-up placement on record. 1 from 1 when resuming after a break.
Only 2 career starts and placed both times. Green horse knocking on door.
Last start placed, beaten just 2 lengths. Form is sharp right now.
Thomas Stockdale riding. Running 28% above expectation last 100 rides.
The Read
The credentials are strong - unbeaten first-up (1 from 1), placed at both career starts showing form at only 2 years old, and last run beaten just 2 lengths while still in form. Jockey Thomas Stockdale is riding 28% above expectation over the last 100 rides. This one rates solidly across the board on fresh form and jockey edge.
Over Written Empire?
The form it brings fresh. Passio's placed both times it's raced and won first-up, so it arrives primed to strike fresh. The weight rise to 58kg matters less than Written Empire's inexperience, and Passio beats it simply by running its race from barrier 8.
Full Field
The read on each runner - look past the pick for value.
Blue Gamble🔧 Blinkers first time, lugging bit first time.
J: Luke Nolen · T: P G Moody & Katherine Coleman
No standout rating drivers exist. The soft barrier 1 draw is a minor positive, but the horse returns off a spell without a first-up record to lean on. First-time blinkers are applied. Watch whether the fresh gear and early draw can compensate for the absence of other obvious form markers.
Written EmpireTOP PICK
J: Craig Williams · T: Ben, Will & Jd Hayes
The standout recent time figure in the field at 3.9 lengths a km under track average is the anchor to this rating, backed by class and experience that both rate as strengths, plus a jockey in form. The soft barrier 2 draw adds a practical edge. This one has concrete speed credentials.
Jayzeeah⏱️ Trialled well
J: Lachlan King · T: Jason Warren
The case leans on a sharp barrier trial (3rd, half a length off the mark), a red-hot jockey/trainer combo striking 38% above expectation over the last 100, and a soft barrier 3 that should allow an unforced run. First-up record is absent, so watch whether the spell freshness translates to the track.
Murshidi🔧 Blinkers off first time.
J: Declan Bates · T: C Maher
Recent time figures rank among the quickest in the field at 1.8 lengths a km under track average, trainer C Maher is striking 25% above expectation across the last 100 runners, and class and experience both sit as genuine strengths. Recent form is the concern holding it back. First-time blinkers go on, so watch if that gear sharpens the effort.
Dubai Prayer🔧 Blinkers first time, nose roll off first time.
J: Billy Egan · T: P G Moody & Katherine Coleman
The concern here sits on recent speed, recent form and class stepping, which all point downward. The jockey is riding well enough to offer some offset, but that's modest cover. Watch whether the first-time blinkers sharpen the horse enough to show improvement off a softer baseline.
Delahra⚔️ Danger
J: Daniel Stackhouse · T: Shane Nichols & Hayden Black
Restrict Me Not
J: Ethan Brown · T: Archie Alexander
Both the jockey Ethan Brown (40% above expectation across the last 100) and trainer Archie Alexander (28% above expectation across the last 100) are in form, offering meaningful support. There is no standout driver beyond the human element. Watch whether the spell absence and first-up assignment blunt the advantage gained from sharp support staff.
Passio🎯 Next Best
J: Thomas Stockdale · T: M Price & M Kent Jnr
The credentials are strong - unbeaten first-up (1 from 1), placed at both career starts showing form at only 2 years old, and last run beaten just 2 lengths while still in form. Jockey Thomas Stockdale is riding 28% above expectation over the last 100 rides. This one rates solidly across the board on fresh form and jockey edge.
Gilgeous
J: Michael Dee · T: T Busuttin & N Young
Experience is a genuine strength, yet recent speed and best speed figures offer little conviction, and the running style raises questions about whether this horse will settle into the race. The wide barrier 9 draw is the main thing to overcome.
Sightseeing
J: Jackson Radley · T: Glen Thompson
No standout rating drivers exist for this runner. The wide barrier 10 and the first run back off a spell without any first-up record are both neutral to negative. This one needs to show something new to warrant serious consideration.