Bendigo Race 9 - Battlers Cup (250+Rank) Ht6
VALLETTA MOON (7) rocketed out of the boxes with a strong early sectional but gathered in and finished in the minors when third (25.83) at Ballarat over 450m. Recorded one of the quickest times on the card last start despite being beaten. Sure to be about the mark. PARIS MASH (2) was prominent throughout when winning two back but could manage only midfield last time when 5th and beaten 6 lengths at this track (24.96). Yet to score from this box but has never missed the frame in five starts. Should be thereabouts. CANDY STRIDE (1) produced a moderate effort last time when seventh at this track over 425m behind Gray Grouper (24.85) in a Grade 5. Strong form has emerged from her last run. Can measure up this time. HARTLAND ASH (6) did a good job to finish second last time out over 425m at this track (24.85) in a Maiden, the second top-three finish on the trot.
Stats
Comments
Was out of placings last time (24.85) at this track in a Grade 5, finishing seventh and beaten 11 lengths. Has three successes and two minors from 10 starts from box 1. Expected to be in the finish.
Last Starts 27 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/7 | 26/08/2026 | 8 | GR 5 | $1,530.00 | Bendigo | 425m | 0:24.85 | 0:24.05 | 0:24.03 | N/A | 4 |
| 11.5L | $9.50 |
| 7/7 | 18/08/2026 | 5 | MX 3/4 | $3,360.00 | Horsham | 410m | 0:23.99 | 0:23.51 | 0:23.25 | N/A | 2 |
| 7.0L | $23.00 |
| 8/8 | 13/08/2026 | 13 | GR 5 | $2,930.00 | Warrnambool | 450m | 0:26.37 | 0:25.54 | 0:25.28 | N/A | 4 |
| 11.8L | $15.00 |
| 4/8 | 31/07/2026 | 7 | GR 5 | $2,930.00 | Geelong | 460m | 0:26.52 | 0:26.29 | 0:26.01 | N/A | 1 |
| 3.3L | $10.00 |
| 2/8 | 24/07/2026 | 14 | GR 5 | $2,930.00 | Traralgon | 425m | 0:24.48 | 0:24.07 | 0:24.00 | N/A | 6 |
| 5.8L | $9.50 |
| 7/8 | 10/07/2026 | 7 | FFA | $3,360.00 | Geelong | 400m | 0:22.88 | 0:22.44 | 0:22.44 | N/A | 6 |
| 6.5L | $51.00 |
| 99/1 | 09/12/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Ballarat | 390m | N/A | - | N/A | N/A | 7 |
| 99L | $0.00 |
Stats
Comments
Was out of placings last time (24.96) at this track in a Grade 5, finishing fifth and beaten 6 lengths. Placed at all five starts from this draw. Expected to be in the finish.
Last Starts 6 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/7 | 16/09/2026 | 7 | GR 5 | $1,530.00 | Bendigo | 425m | 0:24.96 | 0:24.55 | 0:24.03 | N/A | 4 |
| 6.0L | $31.00 |
| 1/8 | 09/09/2026 | 7 | Bottom Up - Grade 6 | $1,530.00 | Bendigo | 425m | 0:24.78 | 0:24.78 | 0:24.15 | N/A | 4 |
| 1.0L | $9.50 |
| 7/8 | 02/09/2026 | 7 | MX 6/7 | $1,530.00 | Shepparton | 390m | 0:22.89 | 0:22.06 | 0:22.06 | N/A | 5 |
| 12.0L | $18.00 |
| 3/7 | 26/08/2026 | 28 | T3 RSTW | $1,530.00 | Bendigo | 425m | 0:24.71 | 0:24.66 | 0:24.03 | N/A | 6 |
| 0.7L | $15.00 |
| 5/7 | 29/07/2026 | 47 | T3 GR 6 | $1,530.00 | Bendigo | 425m | 0:24.86 | 0:24.26 | 0:24.13 | N/A | 6 |
| 8.8L | $17.00 |
| 6/8 | 12/06/2026 | 2 | T3 RSTW | $1,530.00 | Healesville | 350m | 0:19.81 | 0:19.46 | 0:19.46 | N/A | 6 |
| 5.3L | $41.00 |
Stats
Comments
Sent out long odds last time but rocketed out of the boxes with a fast early sectional and gave a sight before being swallowed up late, finishing a 1.2 lengths second (22.98) over 390m at Shepparton. Should be around the mark.
Last Starts 12 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/6 | 10/09/2026 | 7 | T3 RSTW | $1,530.00 | Shepparton | 390m | 0:22.98 | 0:22.89 | 0:22.31 | N/A | 8 |
| 1.2L | $10.00 |
| 6/7 | 03/09/2026 | 27 | T3 GR 6 | $1,530.00 | Shepparton | 390m | 0:23.03 | 0:22.46 | 0:22.35 | N/A | 4 |
| 8.3L | $21.00 |
| 6/8 | 07/08/2026 | 7 | T3 RSTW | $1,530.00 | Healesville | 300m | 0:17.47 | 0:17.35 | 0:16.75 | N/A | 1 |
| 1.8L | $10.00 |
| 4/8 | 31/07/2026 | 12 | T3 RSTW | $1,530.00 | Healesville | 300m | 0:17.32 | 0:17.21 | 0:16.72 | N/A | 4 |
| 1.8L | $19.00 |
| 7/8 | 19/07/2026 | 23 | MX 6/7 | $2,930.00 | Healesville | 350m | 0:20.27 | 0:19.83 | 0:19.20 | N/A | 3 |
| 6.5L | $41.00 |
| 5/8 | 26/06/2026 | 12 | T3 GR 6 | $1,530.00 | Healesville | 300m | 0:17.56 | 0:17.17 | 0:17.10 | N/A | 6 |
| 5.8L | $3.90 |
Stats
Comments
Has not shown much in recent runs. Could only manage fourth last time out over 425m at this track. Will be tested in this company.
Last Starts 6 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/8 | 16/09/2026 | 7 | GR 5 | $1,530.00 | Bendigo | 425m | 0:25.03 | 0:24.68 | 0:24.03 | N/A | 2 |
| 5.0L | $67.00 |
| 6/7 | 09/09/2026 | 7 | Bottom Up - Grade 5 | $1,530.00 | Bendigo | 425m | 0:25.55 | 0:24.55 | 0:24.15 | N/A | 1 |
| 14.5L | $46.00 |
| 7/8 | 02/09/2026 | 41 | GR 5 | $1,530.00 | Shepparton | 390m | 0:23.05 | 0:22.29 | 0:22.06 | N/A | 1 |
| 11.0L | $67.00 |
| 7/7 | 23/07/2026 | 29 | T3 RSTW | $1,530.00 | Shepparton | 390m | 0:23.57 | 0:22.77 | 0:22.30 | N/A | 3 |
| 11.4L | $34.00 |
| 1/8 | 24/06/2026 | 13 | Rank Limit - Grade 6 | $1,530.00 | Bendigo | 425m | 0:24.65 | 0:24.65 | 0:23.91 | N/A | 2 |
| 0.2L | $4.80 |
| 3/7 | 11/06/2026 | 7 | MX 6/7 | $1,530.00 | Shepparton | 390m | 0:22.52 | 0:22.45 | 0:22.14 | N/A | 3 |
| 1.0L | $14.00 |
Stats
Comments
Won two starts back after racing on the pace at this track over 425m in 24.60. Followed that up with a minor placing over 425m at this track at Grade 5 a week ago. Hard to have this time.
Last Starts 6 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/7 | 16/09/2026 | 56 | GR 5 | $1,530.00 | Bendigo | 425m | 0:24.87 | 0:24.41 | 0:24.03 | N/A | 8 |
| 6.5L | $12.00 |
| 1/7 | 22/07/2026 | 28 | Bottom Up - Grade 5 | $1,530.00 | Bendigo | 425m | 0:24.60 | 0:24.60 | 0:24.15 | N/A | 3 |
| 1.2L | $10.00 |
| 7/8 | 24/06/2026 | 7 | Rank Limit - Grade 5 | $1,530.00 | Bendigo | 425m | 0:25.57 | 0:24.53 | 0:23.91 | N/A | 1 |
| 14.9L | $31.00 |
| 3/8 | 17/06/2026 | 4 | GR 5 | $1,530.00 | Bendigo | 425m | 0:24.79 | 0:24.50 | 0:23.94 | N/A | 3 |
| 4.2L | $9.00 |
| 8/8 | 13/06/2026 | 14 | GR 5 | $1,530.00 | Geelong | 400m | 0:23.53 | 0:22.94 | 0:22.63 | N/A | 2 |
| 8.5L | $15.00 |
| 5/8 | 30/05/2026 | 14 | GR 5 | $1,530.00 | Ballarat | 390m | 0:22.74 | 0:22.53 | 0:22.40 | N/A | 7 |
| 3.3L | $25.20 |
Stats
Comments
Has finished in the placings at last two, the latest when second (24.85) over 425m at this track. Has ability and should run well.
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 | 16/09/2026 | 6 | MDN | $1,530.00 | Bendigo | 425m | 0:24.85 | 0:24.70 | 0:24.03 | N/A | 2 |
| 2.1L | $4.80 |
| 3/5 | 10/09/2026 | 10 | MDN | $1,530.00 | Shepparton | 390m | 0:22.82 | 0:22.51 | 0:22.31 | N/A | 7 |
| 4.8L | $4.40 |
| 4/7 | 31/08/2026 | 4 | MDN | $2,540.00 | Shepparton | 450m | 0:25.86 | 0:25.39 | 0:25.02 | N/A | 1 |
| 6.7L | $51.00 |
| 3/7 | 27/08/2026 | 3 | Rank Limit - Maiden | $1,530.00 | Shepparton | 390m | 0:22.65 | 0:22.38 | 0:22.07 | N/A | 2 |
| 4.0L | $2.40 |
| 2/8 | 24/08/2026 | 4 | MDN | $2,540.00 | Horsham | 410m | 0:23.81 | 0:23.74 | 0:23.21 | N/A | 2 |
| 1.3L | $46.00 |
| 2/7 | 20/08/2026 | 3 | MDN | $1,530.00 | Shepparton | 390m | 0:22.60 | 0:22.55 | 0:22.12 | N/A | 3 |
| 0.7L | $6.00 |
Stats
Comments
Ran a better race when third behind Deep Thinker at Ballarat last start over 450m (25.83). Has good early speed and will stick on.
Last Starts 24 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/8 | 29/08/2026 | 8 | GR 5 | $1,530.00 | Ballarat | 450m | 0:25.83 | 0:25.31 | 0:25.31 | N/A | 5 |
| 7.5L | $10.00 |
| 6/6 | 21/08/2026 | 4 | GR 4/5 | $3,360.00 | Bendigo | 425m | 0:24.40 | 0:23.76 | 0:23.76 | N/A | 1 |
| 9.3L | $23.00 |
| 4/8 | 17/08/2026 | 7 | GR 5 | $2,930.00 | Shepparton | 390m | 0:22.73 | 0:22.31 | 0:21.75 | N/A | 3 |
| 6.0L | $9.50 |
| 6/8 | 10/08/2026 | 10 | GR 5 | $2,930.00 | Shepparton | 390m | 0:22.71 | 0:22.34 | 0:21.96 | N/A | 2 |
| 5.2L | $7.50 |
| 7/8 | 31/07/2026 | 8 | GR 4/5 | $3,360.00 | Geelong | 400m | 0:23.52 | 0:22.35 | 0:22.35 | N/A | 1 |
| 16.8L | $46.00 |
| 3/8 | 23/07/2026 | 5 | GR 5 | $2,930.00 | Warrnambool | 450m | 0:25.95 | 0:25.72 | 0:25.34 | N/A | 6 |
| 3.4L | $4.00 |
Stats
Comments
Has finished fifth at this circuit at the last two appearances, most recently when beaten 13 lengths behind Where's Huntly over 425m. Capable of a good showing.
Last Starts 6 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/7 | 16/09/2026 | 7 | GR 5 | $1,530.00 | Bendigo | 425m | 0:25.33 | 0:24.41 | 0:24.03 | N/A | 6 |
| 13.1L | $6.00 |
| 5/7 | 09/09/2026 | 6 | Bottom Up - Grade 5 | $1,530.00 | Bendigo | 425m | 0:24.84 | 0:24.67 | 0:24.15 | N/A | 6 |
| 2.5L | $8.00 |
| 4/7 | 03/09/2026 | 3 | GR 5 | $1,530.00 | Warragul | 400m | 0:23.67 | 0:23.39 | 0:22.86 | N/A | 6 |
| 4.3L | $13.00 |
| 7/7 | 31/08/2026 | 5 | Bottom Up - Grade 5 | $1,530.00 | Warrnambool | 450m | 0:26.34 | 0:25.82 | 0:25.31 | N/A | 3 |
| 7.4L | $46.00 |
| 5/7 | 26/08/2026 | 7 | GR 5 | $1,530.00 | Bendigo | 425m | 0:24.73 | 0:24.17 | 0:24.03 | N/A | 1 |
| 8.0L | $3.90 |
| 5/7 | 19/08/2026 | 4 | GR 5 | $1,530.00 | Bendigo | 425m | 0:24.70 | 0:24.55 | 0:23.91 | N/A | 2 |
| 2.2L | $5.00 |
| 99/1 | 03/12/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Geelong | 400m | N/A | - | N/A | N/A | 5 |
| 99L | $0.00 |