Bendigo Race 8 - Gray's Bendigo
VELOX BALE (7) has mixed form recently, finishing fourth (30.62) in a Grade 5 at The Meadows latest but did run well two back when in the frame. Looks suited here and big improvement expected. SORELLA (5) turned in a better run last time to find a minor placing (28.31) at this track behind Twisted Fantasy in a Grade 5. Took the lead and boxed on but run over. Although beaten ran one of the quickest times on the card last start. Will give a great sight again. VINTAGE KING (6) missed the frame last time but before three back recorded the quickest win (37.53) on the program at Shepparton in a Grade 4/5. This looks easier and expected to improve sharply. MILES APART (2) is right in the mix.
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Comments
Missed the frame last time but finished in the minors at big odds two back when third (25.95) over 450m at Shepparton. Nicely drawn on the inside and is worth plenty of thought.
Last Starts 3 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/8 | 19/01/2026 | 7 | GR 5 | $2,930.00 | Shepparton | 450m | 0:25.85 | 0:25.14 | 0:25.09 | N/A | 7 |
| 10.8L | $81.00 |
| 3/7 | 12/01/2026 | 7 | GR 5 | $2,930.00 | Shepparton | 450m | 0:25.95 | 0:25.57 | 0:25.19 | N/A | 8 |
| 5.5L | $46.00 |
| 6/7 | 05/01/2026 | 128 | GR 5 | $2,930.00 | Shepparton | 390m | 0:22.65 | 0:22.37 | 0:21.88 | N/A | 2 |
| 4.3L | $46.00 |
| 6/6 | 30/08/2025 | 7 | GR 5 | $10,100.00 | The Meadows | 600m | 0:35.19 | 0:34.67 | 0:34.33 | N/A | 1 |
| 7.8L | $4.50 |
| 4/5 | 23/08/2025 | 7 | GR 4/5 | $10,380.00 | The Meadows | 600m | 0:34.85 | 0:34.57 | 0:34.57 | N/A | 4 |
| 4.3L | $10.00 |
| 5/8 | 16/08/2025 | 7 | GR 5 | $10,100.00 | Sandown | 595m | 0:34.89 | 0:34.62 | 0:34.44 | N/A | 8 |
| 3.7L | $18.80 |
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Comments
Got back last start and could only manage seventh but before that won by one length at Geelong (26.14) beating Come On Victor in a Rank Limit - Grade 5 on January 6. Has claims on best form.
Last Starts 5 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/7 | 17/01/2026 | 11 | GR 5 | $8,790.00 | The Meadows | 525m | 0:30.85 | 0:29.97 | 0:29.65 | N/A | 1 |
| 13.3L | $14.00 |
| 1/8 | 06/01/2026 | 7 | Rank Limit - Grade 5 | $1,530.00 | Geelong | 460m | 0:26.14 | 0:26.14 | 0:25.76 | N/A | 3 |
| 1.0L | $12.00 |
| 5/7 | 30/12/2025 | 7 | GR 5 | $2,930.00 | Warragul | 460m | 0:26.49 | 0:26.04 | 0:25.83 | N/A | 7 |
| 6.4L | $7.20 |
| 1/8 | 23/12/2025 | 8 | Rank Limit - Grade 5 | $1,530.00 | Geelong | 460m | 0:25.75 | 0:25.75 | 0:25.64 | N/A | 4 |
| 2.5L | $6.50 |
| 1/7 | 15/12/2025 | 6 | Bottom Up - Grade 5 | $1,530.00 | Warrnambool | 450m | 0:25.80 | 0:25.80 | 0:25.49 | N/A | 6 |
| 2.8L | $2.80 |
| 1/8 | 09/12/2025 | 8 | Rank Limit - Grade 5 | $1,530.00 | Geelong | 400m | 0:22.84 | 0:22.84 | 0:22.74 | N/A | 8 |
| 0.6L | $4.30 |
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Comments
Did a good job two starts back at Shepparton to win by a head in 25.65, beating Thai Tiger. Last start finished last over 350m at Healesville beaten 10 lengths (19.67) behind Lissy's A Demon in a Grade 5 on January 18. Cannot enthuse on this occasion.
Last Starts 4 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/8 | 18/01/2026 | 6 | GR 5 | $2,930.00 | Healesville | 350m | 0:19.67 | 0:18.98 | 0:18.75 | N/A | 5 |
| 10.5L | $67.00 |
| 1/6 | 12/01/2026 | 7 | GR 5 | $2,930.00 | Shepparton | 450m | 0:25.65 | 0:25.65 | 0:25.19 | N/A | 5 |
| 0.2L | $3.80 |
| 3/8 | 05/01/2026 | 5 | GR 5 | $2,930.00 | Shepparton | 450m | 0:25.89 | 0:25.32 | 0:25.15 | N/A | 1 |
| 8.8L | $11.00 |
| 3/8 | 31/12/2025 | 5 | GR 5 | $2,930.00 | Ballarat | 450m | 0:25.75 | 0:25.42 | 0:25.18 | N/A | 6 |
| 4.6L | $17.00 |
| 1/8 | 26/12/2025 | 9 | GR 5 | $2,930.00 | Bendigo | 425m | 0:23.98 | 0:23.98 | 0:23.91 | N/A | 8 |
| 4.3L | $3.60 |
| 1/7 | 17/12/2025 | 6 | GR 5 | $1,530.00 | Bendigo | 425m | 0:23.96 | 0:23.96 | 0:23.95 | N/A | 1 |
| 6.0L | $3.40 |
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Comments
Was sent out long odds last time but charged out of the boxes with a fast early sectional and gave a sight before being swallowed up late, finishing a 2.5 lengths fourth (25.75) over 450m at Ballarat. Hard to envisage a win.
Last Starts 3 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/6 | 19/01/2026 | 5 | SPEC H | $1,530.00 | Ballarat | 450m | 0:25.75 | 0:25.59 | 0:24.92 | N/A | 5 |
| 2.5L | $10.00 |
| 6/7 | 14/01/2026 | 4 | GR 5 | $3,340.00 | The Meadows | 525m | 0:30.42 | 0:30.11 | 0:29.83 | N/A | 6 |
| 4.8L | $23.00 |
| 6/7 | 10/01/2026 | 12 | GR 5 | $8,790.00 | The Meadows | 525m | 0:30.82 | 0:30.16 | 0:29.58 | N/A | 5 |
| 10.0L | $16.00 |
| 3/6 | 29/12/2025 | 7 | GR 5 NP | $3,340.00 | Sandown | 515m | 0:30.09 | 0:29.60 | 0:29.36 | N/A | 4 |
| 7.0L | $11.80 |
| 1/7 | 22/12/2025 | 5 | GR 5 NP | $3,340.00 | Sandown | 515m | 0:29.89 | 0:29.89 | 0:29.28 | N/A | 1 |
| 0.8L | $3.40 |
| 1/7 | 17/12/2025 | 7 | GR 5 | $3,340.00 | The Meadows | 525m | 0:30.44 | 0:30.44 | 0:29.72 | N/A | 3 |
| 1.3L | $3.50 |
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Comments
Ran a better race when second behind Twisted Fantasy at this track last start over 500m (28.31). Has to be included.
Last Starts 6 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/8 | 16/01/2026 | 16 | GR 5 | $3,340.00 | Bendigo | 500m | 0:28.31 | 0:28.29 | 0:28.25 | N/A | 4 |
| 0.5L | $9.50 |
| 7/7 | 31/12/2025 | 4 | GR 5 | $3,340.00 | The Meadows | 525m | 0:31.25 | 0:30.36 | 0:29.57 | N/A | 6 |
| 13.3L | $5.50 |
| 4/7 | 27/12/2025 | 7 | GR 5 | $8,790.00 | The Meadows | 525m | 0:30.38 | 0:30.08 | 0:29.74 | N/A | 8 |
| 4.3L | $15.90 |
| 8/8 | 20/12/2025 | 37 | GR 5 | $8,790.00 | The Meadows | 525m | 0:30.88 | 0:30.07 | 0:29.57 | N/A | 5 |
| 12.3L | $4.00 |
| 6/7 | 13/11/2025 | 11 | GR 5 | $10,000.00 | Q Parklands | 600m | 0:35.27 | 0:34.69 | 0:34.69 | N/A | 2 |
| 8.3L | $3.40 |
| 4/7 | 02/11/2025 | 3 | GR 5 | $2,700.00 | Capalaba | 366m | 0:20.25 | 0:20.02 | 0:19.53 | N/A | 2 |
| 3.3L | $2.40 |
Stats
Comments
Latest effort finished 4th in a Grade 4/5 on January 21 over 600m at The Meadows behind Mepunga Lara beaten 10 lengths (35.13). Rates highly on best form. Expected to feature.
Last Starts 1 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/7 | 21/01/2026 | 5 | GR 4/5 | $4,450.00 | The Meadows | 600m | 0:35.13 | 0:34.46 | 0:34.46 | N/A | 8 |
| 10.3L | $61.00 |
| 4/6 | 16/01/2026 | 11 | GR 4/5 | $4,450.00 | Bendigo | 660m | 0:38.73 | 0:38.20 | 0:38.20 | N/A | 4 |
| 8.0L | $34.00 |
| 1/5 | 05/01/2026 | 3 | GR 4/5 | $4,450.00 | Shepparton | 650m | 0:37.53 | 0:37.53 | 0:37.53 | N/A | 2 |
| 2.8L | $9.00 |
| 4/8 | 02/01/2026 | 4 | GR 5 | $3,340.00 | Bendigo | 500m | 0:28.59 | 0:28.34 | 0:28.14 | N/A | 3 |
| 3.8L | $14.00 |
| 1/6 | 29/12/2025 | 7 | SPEC | $4,450.00 | Shepparton | 650m | 0:37.68 | 0:37.68 | 0:37.68 | N/A | 6 |
| 0.5L | $8.50 |
| 6/8 | 22/12/2025 | 7 | GR 4/5 | $4,450.00 | Sandown | 595m | 0:34.89 | 0:34.29 | 0:34.28 | N/A | 1 |
| 8.6L | $28.10 |
| 5/8 | 15/12/2025 | 5 | GR 5 NP | $3,940.00 | Sandown | 595m | 0:35.11 | 0:34.66 | 0:34.27 | N/A | 8 |
| 6.8L | $4.00 |
| 1/3 | 08/03/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Launceston | 515m | 0:29.89 | 0:29.89 | N/A | N/A | 1 |
| 8.75L | $0.00 |
| 2/4 | 02/12/2023 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Hobart | 461m | N/A | 0:26.16 | N/A | N/A | 1 |
| 4L | $0.00 |
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Comments
Placed at all starts this track and trip. Last start finished 4th over 525m at The Meadows beaten 7 lengths (30.62) behind Nighttime in a Grade 5 on January 17. Rates highly on best form. Expected to feature.
Last Starts 5 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/7 | 17/01/2026 | 3 | GR 5 | $8,790.00 | The Meadows | 525m | 0:30.62 | 0:30.14 | 0:29.65 | N/A | 1 |
| 7.3L | $17.00 |
| 3/6 | 14/01/2026 | 4 | GR 5 | $3,340.00 | The Meadows | 525m | 0:30.64 | 0:30.09 | 0:29.83 | N/A | 4 |
| 8.5L | $8.00 |
| 4/7 | 10/01/2026 | 8 | GR 5 | $8,790.00 | The Meadows | 525m | 0:30.69 | 0:30.39 | 0:29.58 | N/A | 7 |
| 4.8L | $21.00 |
| 3/8 | 02/01/2026 | 7 | GR 4/5 | $3,880.00 | Bendigo | 500m | 0:28.49 | 0:28.14 | 0:28.14 | N/A | 5 |
| 5.3L | $51.00 |
| 7/8 | 26/12/2025 | 3 | GR 4/5 | $3,880.00 | Sale | 510m | 0:29.41 | 0:29.01 | 0:28.99 | N/A | 8 |
| 6.0L | $18.00 |
| 7/8 | 23/12/2025 | 4 | GR 5 | $3,340.00 | Horsham | 485m | 0:27.90 | 0:27.55 | 0:27.43 | N/A | 7 |
| 5.0L | $34.20 |
Stats
Comments
Got back last start and could only manage fifth but before that won by 3 lengths at Shepparton (25.57) beating Tennessee Kade in a Grade 5 on January 12. Not far away last start. Right in the mix again.
Last Starts 6 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/8 | 16/01/2026 | 4 | GR 5 | $3,340.00 | Bendigo | 500m | 0:28.48 | 0:28.29 | 0:28.25 | N/A | 8 |
| 3.0L | $10.00 |
| 1/7 | 12/01/2026 | 10 | GR 5 | $2,930.00 | Shepparton | 450m | 0:25.57 | 0:25.57 | 0:25.19 | N/A | 1 |
| 2.9L | $26.00 |
| 7/8 | 02/01/2026 | 7 | GR 5 | $2,930.00 | Bendigo | 425m | 0:24.58 | 0:23.92 | 0:23.78 | N/A | 4 |
| 10.0L | $7.00 |
| 5/8 | 26/12/2025 | 7 | GR 5 | $2,930.00 | Bendigo | 425m | 0:24.31 | 0:23.98 | 0:23.91 | N/A | 5 |
| 5.0L | $7.50 |
| 4/7 | 19/12/2025 | 28 | GR 5 | $2,930.00 | Bendigo | 425m | 0:24.13 | 0:23.81 | 0:23.69 | N/A | 2 |
| 4.8L | $3.20 |
| 1/7 | 21/11/2025 | 8 | GR 6 | $2,930.00 | Bendigo | 425m | 0:24.11 | 0:24.11 | 0:23.55 | N/A | 3 |
| 0.3L | $2.90 |
Stats
Comments
Has been out of the money of late. Could only manage seventh last time out over 450m at Shepparton. Doesn't profile as a likely winner.
Last Starts 3 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/8 | 19/01/2026 | 19 | GR 5 | $2,930.00 | Shepparton | 450m | 0:26.05 | 0:25.22 | 0:25.09 | N/A | 3 |
| 12.5L | $91.00 |
| 5/7 | 31/12/2025 | 5 | Bottom Up - Grade 5 | $1,740.00 | Bendigo | 500m | 0:29.16 | 0:28.78 | 0:28.31 | N/A | 1 |
| 5.4L | $1.60 |
| 6/8 | 26/12/2025 | 9 | GR 5 | $3,340.00 | Bendigo | 500m | 0:29.01 | 0:27.90 | 0:27.90 | N/A | 4 |
| 16.8L | $8.00 |
| 2/6 | 17/12/2025 | 4 | GR 5 | $1,740.00 | Bendigo | 500m | 0:28.36 | 0:28.34 | 0:28.23 | N/A | 6 |
| 0.5L | $4.00 |
| 5/6 | 13/12/2025 | 3 | Rank Limit - Grade 5 | $1,740.00 | Bendigo | 500m | 0:28.67 | 0:28.17 | 0:28.17 | N/A | 8 |
| 7.5L | $4.00 |
| 3/7 | 10/12/2025 | 5 | GR 5 | $1,740.00 | Bendigo | 500m | 0:28.52 | 0:28.45 | 0:28.13 | N/A | 4 |
| 1.3L | $9.00 |