Bendigo Race 9 - Avard Civil
ARGYLE AXLE (4) stuck on well last time to finish half a length back in second (26.16) at Shepparton in a Grade 5 over 450m. Likely to feature again. HIGH COTTON (1) scored two back then drifted back and missed the frame latest finishing a 3 length 6th at Shepparton (26.33). Must be included in calculations. BLUER THAN BLUE (6) was an on speed winner in quick time two back then gave a start but got home into the frame when second at Warrnambool (25.90) last time. Recorded one of the quickest times on the card last start despite being beaten. Can measure up. BUN QUAKE (2) can measure up with the right run.
Stats
Comments
Didn't make the placings last time at Shepparton (26.33) in a Grade 5, finishing a 3 length sixth. Has five placings from nine starts from the draw. Looks suited and should go close.
Last Starts 5 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/8 | 12/02/2026 | 7 | GR 5 | $1,530.00 | Shepparton | 450m | 0:26.33 | 0:26.14 | 0:25.36 | N/A | 4 |
| 3.0L | $10.00 |
| 1/7 | 05/02/2026 | 6 | GR 5 | $2,930.00 | Shepparton | 450m | 0:26.47 | 0:26.47 | 0:25.38 | N/A | 4 |
| 0.3L | $2.50 |
| 6/8 | 30/01/2026 | 7 | GR 5 | $3,340.00 | Bendigo | 500m | 0:28.90 | 0:28.14 | 0:27.97 | N/A | 5 |
| 10.9L | $7.50 |
| 5/8 | 23/01/2026 | 7 | GR 5 | $3,340.00 | Bendigo | 500m | 0:28.81 | 0:28.00 | 0:28.00 | N/A | 7 |
| 12.3L | $26.00 |
| 3/8 | 16/01/2026 | 4 | GR 5 | $3,340.00 | Bendigo | 500m | 0:28.41 | 0:28.29 | 0:28.25 | N/A | 1 |
| 2.0L | $27.00 |
| 3/6 | 12/01/2026 | 10 | GR 5 | $2,930.00 | Shepparton | 450m | 0:25.78 | 0:25.65 | 0:25.19 | N/A | 1 |
| 1.8L | $8.00 |
| 99/1 | 07/08/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bendigo | 425m | N/A | - | N/A | N/A | 1 |
| 99L | $0.00 |
| 99/1 | 10/04/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bendigo | 425m | N/A | - | N/A | N/A | 5 |
| 99L | $0.00 |
Stats
Comments
Missed the frame latest (30.92) when fifth over 525m at The Meadows in a Grade 5. Has three successes and five minors from 16 starts from box 2. Makes appeal on best.
Last Starts 6 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/6 | 11/02/2026 | 7 | GR 5 | $3,340.00 | The Meadows | 525m | 0:30.92 | 0:30.68 | 0:30.07 | N/A | 7 |
| 3.4L | $10.00 |
| 5/6 | 04/02/2026 | 7 | GR 5 | $3,940.00 | The Meadows | 600m | 0:35.44 | 0:34.67 | 0:34.67 | N/A | 8 |
| 11.5L | $61.00 |
| 2/6 | 28/01/2026 | 7 | GR 5 | $3,340.00 | The Meadows | 525m | 0:30.54 | 0:30.37 | 0:30.11 | N/A | 1 |
| 2.8L | $4.20 |
| 3/5 | 21/01/2026 | 7 | Rank Limit - Grade 5 | $1,990.00 | The Meadows | 600m | 0:35.36 | 0:35.18 | 0:34.46 | N/A | 8 |
| 2.6L | $5.50 |
| 7/7 | 14/01/2026 | 8 | GR 5 | $3,340.00 | The Meadows | 525m | 0:31.21 | 0:29.83 | 0:29.83 | N/A | 3 |
| 20.8L | $46.00 |
| 5/8 | 06/01/2026 | 6 | GR 5 | $3,940.00 | Sandown | 595m | 0:35.15 | 0:34.26 | 0:34.26 | N/A | 1 |
| 13.5L | $7.50 |
Stats
Comments
Hit the ground running with a fast early sectional but found one better when runner up over 450m at Shepparton clocking 26.16. Boxed on well to finish runner-up last time. Leading player.
Last Starts 5 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/8 | 12/02/2026 | 7 | GR 5 | $1,530.00 | Shepparton | 450m | 0:26.16 | 0:26.14 | 0:25.36 | N/A | 5 |
| 0.5L | $8.00 |
| 4/8 | 05/02/2026 | 8 | GR 5 | $2,930.00 | Shepparton | 450m | 0:26.09 | 0:25.84 | 0:25.38 | N/A | 1 |
| 4.0L | $4.80 |
| 1/6 | 28/01/2026 | 7 | GR 5 | $1,740.00 | Bendigo | 500m | 0:28.61 | 0:28.61 | 0:28.51 | N/A | 2 |
| 2.3L | $6.50 |
| 7/7 | 21/01/2026 | 28 | GR 5 | $1,740.00 | Bendigo | 500m | 0:28.92 | 0:28.36 | 0:28.36 | N/A | 1 |
| 8.1L | $4.40 |
| 2/7 | 24/12/2025 | 58 | GR 5 | $1,740.00 | Bendigo | 500m | 0:28.72 | 0:28.53 | 0:28.53 | N/A | 7 |
| 2.6L | $11.00 |
| 6/8 | 27/10/2025 | 26 | SPEC H | $3,360.00 | Shepparton | 450m | 0:25.89 | 0:25.25 | 0:24.90 | N/A | 6 |
| 9.8L | $8.50 |
Stats
Comments
Won two starts back after racing on the pace at Warrnambool over 450m in 25.79. Followed that up with a minor placing over 450m at Warrnambool at Bottom Up - Grade 5 nine days ago. Recorded one of the quickest times on the card last time despite being beaten. Follow up.
Last Starts 8 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/7 | 09/02/2026 | 7 | Bottom Up - Grade 5 | $1,530.00 | Warrnambool | 450m | 0:25.90 | 0:25.89 | 0:25.89 | N/A | 5 |
| 0.1L | $4.80 |
| 1/8 | 02/02/2026 | 4 | Bottom Up - Grade 5 | $1,530.00 | Warrnambool | 450m | 0:25.79 | 0:25.79 | 0:25.21 | N/A | 6 |
| 1.0L | $5.00 |
| 6/8 | 29/01/2026 | 19 | GR 5 | $2,930.00 | Warrnambool | 450m | 0:25.76 | 0:25.45 | 0:25.17 | N/A | 8 |
| 4.4L | $31.00 |
| 8/8 | 10/01/2026 | 7 | GR 5 | $2,930.00 | Warrnambool | 450m | 0:26.19 | 0:25.69 | 0:25.10 | N/A | 3 |
| 7.5L | $51.00 |
| 8/8 | 03/01/2026 | 16 | GR 5 | $2,930.00 | Warrnambool | 450m | 0:25.91 | 0:25.50 | 0:25.06 | N/A | 3 |
| 6.3L | $91.00 |
| 2/8 | 18/12/2025 | 8 | GR 5 | $2,930.00 | Warrnambool | 450m | 0:25.84 | 0:25.46 | 0:25.00 | N/A | 7 |
| 5.5L | $12.00 |
Stats
Comments
Last start finished eighth over 350m at Healesville, beaten 10 lengths (19.80) behind Panther's Way in a Grade 5 on February 8. This looks too tough.
Last Starts 9 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/8 | 08/02/2026 | 4 | GR 5 | $2,930.00 | Healesville | 350m | 0:19.80 | 0:19.12 | 0:18.76 | N/A | 3 |
| 10.3L | $67.00 |
| 3/7 | 04/02/2026 | 12 | GR 5 | $2,930.00 | Ballarat | 450m | 0:26.08 | 0:25.46 | 0:25.12 | N/A | 7 |
| 9.3L | $31.00 |
| 8/8 | 23/01/2026 | 18 | RST WIN | $2,930.00 | Ballarat | 450m | 0:25.93 | 0:25.57 | 0:24.82 | N/A | 1 |
| 5.5L | $5.50 |
| 4/8 | 05/01/2026 | 6 | SPEC H | $1,530.00 | Warrnambool | 450m | 0:25.79 | 0:25.27 | 0:25.27 | N/A | 3 |
| 8.0L | $7.50 |
| 1/7 | 30/12/2025 | 4 | GR 6 | $1,530.00 | Geelong | 400m | 0:22.99 | 0:22.99 | 0:22.65 | N/A | 8 |
| 1.0L | $4.80 |
| 2/6 | 26/12/2025 | 8 | MX 6/7 | $2,930.00 | Geelong | 400m | 0:22.75 | 0:22.64 | 0:22.24 | N/A | 7 |
| 1.8L | $12.00 |