WINNING CHANCES AT BENDIGO

Four runners travelling north to Bendigo today including some winning chances.

Bancory Bay and Gunner run in the third race over 1500 metres with Jye McNeil to ride Bancory Bay and Blaike McDougall aboard Gunner.

Bancory Bay made up several lengths in the home straight when finishing fourth over 1400 metres at Sale first-up and co-trainer Glen Thompson reports the Fastnet Rock three-year-old has improved since.

“He’s come through his debut run and is in really great order,” Glen said. “He’s improved for that experience and he’s been doing everything right at home.

“The step up in trip should suit him and all things being equal we think he can break his maiden today.“

Gunner finished sixth in the same race as Bancory Bay at Sale and the son on Dundeel has also pleased since.

“We’re happy with him too, he’s come on from his last run and while we expect him to be better as he gets out over further we expect him to run a nice race today as we build for later on.”

Thunder Hawk starts a new preparation in race four over 1300 metres under Declan Bates.

“She’s come through her latest jump out in good order and heads back to the races ready to go.

“From barrier two she should be able to hold her spot and then get every chance. Whatever she does today she will improve on but we go there expecting her to run well.”

Stylish (pictured) rounds out our day in the fifth race over 1300 metres and also to be ridden by Declan Bates.

“Her work at home has been good and she pleased us in her last jump out, Glen said.

“It’s a slightly tricky draw but if she breaks quickly and puts herself into the race then we expect her to run well first-up.

“Whatever she does today she will definitely improve on but heads to the races in great condition and we’re looking forward to start her preparation off.