Eight heats were conducted last Sunday afternoon and it was Shima Shine that stole the show in a breathtaking track record performance to cement his spot as the favourite for the rich final.

The Bendigo Cup final highlights a big night of racing that sees no less than six feature races as well as a terrific support card.

Feature race action kicks off in race three with the $5000 to the winner Ready 2 Race Mid Year Bonus event for graduates of the BGRA's 2019 Ready 2 Race auction from last November, followed by the inaugural Battler's Cup also worth $5,000 to the winner.

The fifth event is the Vic Bred Maiden final offering a first prize of $7500, the main staying event of the carnival is the Hip Pocket Bendigo Winter Cup with the winner to receive $10,000 and the Mannings Greyhound Complex final has the finalists chasing a prize of $3050 over the 500m.

Racing action kicks off at 7.08pm with the main event at 9.08pm.

Race 1 - the locally-trained Flying Farrokh (8) is ideally drawn to take out the first race. With a slick 23.86 best time at the track he only has to run up to that effort to win the race. Aston Ryker (3) has been racing well without winning. Selections: 8-3-2-7.

Race 2 - After an unlucky 4th in a heat of the Bendigo Cup last week, Kipling (6) steps up to the 500m trip and has the speed to cross the field and with a class edge will take some catching. Last start Meadows winner Driftin' Away (4) has the ability to pose a serious threat to Kipling. Selections: 6-4-3-5.

Race 3 - The speedy He's An Ace (4) has a terrific record at the track and has the pace edge over his rivals. Razor Burn (2) impressed with an all the way Sandown win recently and is drawn to get a perfect run. Who Cry Now (3) is better suited over more ground, but is capable of figuring in the finish. Selections: 4-2-3-7.

Race 4 - A very even field lines up in the inaugural Battler's Cup. Silver Compass (4) returned to form with a smart heat win and if he brings his best box manners he will be hard to beat. In-form chaser Double Tactic (5) made it a hat-trick of wins in posting the fastest heat time last start. Selections: 4-5-6-1.

Race 5 - Maiden finals are always even races and this one is no exception. Max's Idol (7) impressed on debut in his heat clocking the fastest time of 23.92. Aussie Secret (5) recorded lightning sectionals on debut in his heat, but has to contend with the move from box one to box five. Selections: 7-5-3-6.

Race 6 - A wide open Winter Cup final. Euro Bro (6) will need plenty of luck getting across to the rail from the wide draw, but if he does he will be charging home. Mepunga Spectre (1) is chasing a hat trick of wins after scoring at Warrnambool before impressing in her heat win last week. Selections: 6-1-3-2.

Race 7 - A field of the highest quality will contest the Cup final. Shima Shine (5) set a new track record in his scintillating heat win and he is the one to beat. Tiggerlong Tonk (6) is one of Australia's best sprinters having contested multiple Group One finals and he was very impressive in his heat win at his first look at the track. Hard Style Rico (2) just missed the track record in his heat and is drawn to get a nice run. Selections: 5-6-2-1.

Race 8 - Origami Angel (6) has don her recent racing in the best company is well placed here. Aston Valetta (7) posted a smart 28.06 as the fastest heat winner after chasing down Rothwell Gal (4) that has a chance to play catch me if you can again. Selections: 6-7-4-8.

Race 9 - Promising sprinter Smart As Jack (8) is dropping in class after finishing third in a Cup heat last week. Iylee Bale (4) defeated Aston Valetta at Ballarat recently after having raced in much stronger company. Gypsy Yankee (2) is another exciting prospect. Selections: 8-4-2-1.

Race 10 - The speedy Aston Ensley (2) should find the front easy enough and gets her chance to hold on and win. Aston Eureka (1) will get the drop on Anston Ensley and be hard to hold out. Selection: 2-1-4-8.

Race 11 - Aston Stealth (4) looks the best bet of the night. Drops in class here and should win. Mystic Rose (3) is a risky beginner but when she gets the start right she can take some catching. Selections: 4-3-6-8.

Race 12 - Fireball Friday (8), a recent 29.67 Sandown winner, is the one to beat in the final event. Has terrific mid-race speed and from box eight will get the chance to use it. Big Don't Argue (2) has the speed to hold a forward position and make his presence felt at the finish. Selections: 8-2-3-5.

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