Bendigo Race 8 - Gray's Bendigo (300+Rank)
FLEX FACTOR (3) found the going tougher last start when finishing 5th over 450m at Shepparton. Was a winner the start prior in easier at this track. The form from his last run stacks up well. Should bounce back. WITCH OF NOVA (2) was quickly into stride and raced on speed before sticking on for a minor placing second (25.61) at Shepparton in Rank Limit - Grade 5. Missed the placings only try here. The form from her last run is stacking up nicely. Expected to feature again. SMILING BEE (4) found trouble in the run here last time and failed to finish before going for a ten weeks spell. Must include in calculations. NOTORIOUS BLAZE (6) looks an each-way chance.
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Didn't make the placings last time at Shepparton (25.76) in a Rank Limit - Grade 5, finishing a 4 length fourth. Fairly consistent record from the draw including a win and two minors. Others appear better placed.
Last Starts 19 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/7 | 17/09/2026 | 8 | Rank Limit - Grade 5 | $1,530.00 | Shepparton | 450m | 0:25.76 | 0:25.51 | 0:25.21 | N/A | 1 |
| 3.8L | $34.00 |
| 3/8 | 09/09/2026 | 7 | Bottom Up - Grade 5 | $1,740.00 | Bendigo | 500m | 0:28.78 | 0:28.39 | 0:28.14 | N/A | 1 |
| 5.8L | $18.00 |
| 7/8 | 02/09/2026 | 7 | GR 5 | $3,340.00 | The Meadows | 525m | 0:31.11 | 0:30.64 | 0:29.67 | N/A | 2 |
| 6.8L | $23.00 |
| 4/8 | 26/08/2026 | 4 | T3 RSTW | $1,740.00 | Bendigo | 500m | 0:28.64 | 0:28.50 | 0:28.42 | N/A | 3 |
| 2.3L | $5.00 |
| 1/8 | 22/08/2026 | 7 | T3 GR 6 | $1,530.00 | Ballarat | 450m | 0:25.84 | 0:25.84 | 0:25.57 | N/A | 4 |
| 1.7L | $8.00 |
| 3/8 | 15/08/2026 | 7 | T3 RSTW | $1,530.00 | Ballarat | 450m | 0:25.87 | 0:25.68 | 0:25.68 | N/A | 1 |
| 2.8L | $6.50 |
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Won two starts back when well in the market at this track over 425m. Last start finished 5th over 450m at Shepparton beaten 10 lengths (26.13) behind Kraken Ripper in a Grade 5 on September 21. Should prove hard to beat.
Last Starts 15 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/6 | 21/09/2026 | 5 | GR 5 | $2,930.00 | Shepparton | 450m | 0:26.13 | 0:25.43 | 0:25.17 | N/A | 7 |
| 10.3L | $51.00 |
| 1/8 | 16/09/2026 | 69 | T3 RSTW | $1,530.00 | Bendigo | 425m | 0:24.16 | 0:24.16 | 0:24.03 | N/A | 8 |
| 0.3L | $1.90 |
| 7/8 | 09/07/2026 | 7 | T3 RSTW | $1,530.00 | Warragul | 460m | 0:27.76 | 0:26.28 | 0:26.28 | N/A | 3 |
| 21.3L | $8.00 |
| 8/8 | 02/07/2026 | 7 | Rank Limit - Restricted Win | $1,530.00 | Warragul | 460m | 0:26.87 | 0:26.07 | 0:26.07 | N/A | 7 |
| 11.5L | $19.00 |
| 5/8 | 25/06/2026 | 7 | Bottom Up - Restricted Win | $1,530.00 | Warragul | 460m | 0:26.82 | 0:25.95 | 0:25.95 | N/A | 3 |
| 12.3L | $15.00 |
| 6/6 | 18/06/2026 | 7 | T3 RSTW | $1,530.00 | Warragul | 400m | 0:23.47 | 0:22.80 | 0:22.80 | N/A | 1 |
| 9.8L | $2.70 |
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Returns from a ten weeks spell after failing to finish last time at this course and distance. Has the ability and looks an each way chance fresh.
Last Starts 69 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0/8 | 29/07/2026 | 9 | GR 5 | $1,530.00 | Bendigo | 425m | 0:31.26 | 0:24.33 | 0:24.13 | N/A | 4 |
| 99.0L | $27.00 |
| 8/8 | 20/07/2026 | 7 | SPEC VET | $2,930.00 | Shepparton | 450m | 0:26.61 | 0:25.75 | 0:25.26 | N/A | 4 |
| 12.3L | $31.00 |
| 6/8 | 13/07/2026 | 4 | GR 5 | $2,930.00 | Shepparton | 390m | 0:23.49 | 0:22.43 | 0:22.21 | N/A | 2 |
| 15.3L | $14.00 |
| 6/7 | 09/07/2026 | 7 | GR 5 | $1,530.00 | Shepparton | 390m | 0:23.32 | 0:23.05 | 0:22.51 | N/A | 5 |
| 3.9L | $9.00 |
| 3/7 | 02/07/2026 | 7 | GR 5 | $2,930.00 | Shepparton | 390m | 0:22.44 | 0:22.14 | 0:22.14 | N/A | 2 |
| 4.5L | $15.00 |
| 6/7 | 25/06/2026 | 8 | GR 5 | $1,530.00 | Shepparton | 390m | 0:22.86 | 0:22.71 | 0:22.33 | N/A | 7 |
| 2.3L | $5.00 |
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Big odds last time but gave a huge sight after a fast early split and ran away with a 2.5 lengths win at this track over 425m in 24.36. Must be a winning chance again.
Last Starts 6 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/7 | 30/09/2026 | 6 | GR 5 | $1,530.00 | Bendigo | 425m | 0:24.36 | 0:24.36 | 0:23.81 | N/A | 3 |
| 2.6L | $21.00 |
| 6/7 | 24/09/2026 | 12 | GR 5 | $1,530.00 | Shepparton | 390m | 0:22.72 | 0:22.26 | 0:22.13 | N/A | 1 |
| 6.8L | $15.00 |
| 4/7 | 12/09/2026 | 3 | GR 5 | $1,530.00 | Bendigo | 425m | 0:24.77 | 0:24.17 | 0:24.07 | N/A | 4 |
| 8.6L | $23.00 |
| 4/7 | 09/09/2026 | 7 | Bottom Up - Grade 5 | $1,530.00 | Bendigo | 425m | 0:24.81 | 0:24.67 | 0:24.15 | N/A | 8 |
| 2.3L | $8.50 |
| 4/7 | 02/09/2026 | 7 | GR 5 | $1,530.00 | Shepparton | 390m | 0:22.74 | 0:22.42 | 0:22.06 | N/A | 6 |
| 4.8L | $18.00 |
| 6/7 | 26/08/2026 | 7 | Bottom Up - Grade 5 | $1,530.00 | Healesville | 300m | 0:17.54 | 0:17.16 | 0:16.91 | N/A | 7 |
| 5.4L | $20.00 |
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Has been out of the money of late. Could only manage sixth last time out over 425m at this track. Looks tested in this company.
Last Starts 13 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/8 | 23/09/2026 | 5 | SPEC H | $1,530.00 | Bendigo | 425m | 0:24.66 | 0:23.90 | 0:23.82 | N/A | 2 |
| 11.0L | $21.00 |
| 5/8 | 18/09/2026 | 4 | GR 5 | $1,530.00 | Ballarat | 390m | 0:22.83 | 0:22.67 | 0:22.22 | N/A | 7 |
| 2.2L | $11.00 |
| 7/7 | 14/09/2026 | 6 | GR 5 | $1,530.00 | Ballarat | 450m | 0:26.18 | 0:25.44 | 0:25.44 | N/A | 6 |
| 10.5L | $11.00 |
| 2/6 | 08/09/2026 | 13 | Bottom Up - Grade 5 | $1,530.00 | Geelong | 460m | 0:26.54 | 0:25.95 | 0:25.95 | N/A | 2 |
| 8.5L | $7.50 |
| 6/6 | 26/08/2026 | 7 | GR 5 | $3,340.00 | The Meadows | 525m | 0:30.81 | 0:30.45 | 0:30.00 | N/A | 7 |
| 5.3L | $27.00 |
| 2/5 | 19/08/2026 | 6 | GR 5 | $3,340.00 | The Meadows | 525m | 0:31.24 | 0:30.73 | 0:30.19 | N/A | 7 |
| 7.2L | $17.00 |
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Lines up from box 8 for the first time after finishing a 11 length seventh at Shepparton (22.87) in a Grade 5. Looks a place chance at best.
Last Starts 8 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/8 | 28/09/2026 | 5 | GR 5 | $2,930.00 | Shepparton | 390m | 0:22.87 | 0:22.07 | 0:21.97 | N/A | 4 |
| 11.5L | $8.00 |
| 7/8 | 23/09/2026 | 7 | SPEC H | $1,530.00 | Bendigo | 425m | 0:24.77 | 0:24.03 | 0:23.82 | N/A | 2 |
| 10.8L | $3.30 |
| 5/7 | 16/09/2026 | 4 | GR 5 | $1,530.00 | Bendigo | 425m | 0:24.76 | 0:24.35 | 0:24.03 | N/A | 6 |
| 5.9L | $4.00 |
| 1/6 | 12/09/2026 | 5 | GR 5 | $1,530.00 | Bendigo | 425m | 0:24.40 | 0:24.40 | 0:24.07 | N/A | 2 |
| 0.7L | $4.50 |
| 7/8 | 07/09/2026 | 4 | GR 5 | $2,930.00 | Shepparton | 390m | 0:22.61 | 0:22.25 | 0:21.95 | N/A | 4 |
| 5.3L | $15.00 |
| 1/6 | 03/09/2026 | 20 | GR 5 | $1,530.00 | Shepparton | 390m | 0:22.37 | 0:22.37 | 0:22.35 | N/A | 7 |
| 0.5L | $5.00 |