Bendigo Race 2 - Garrards Horse & Hound 4Yo & Older Maiden Pace
HAPPENSTBABEACHBOY (2) was a beaten favourite but still performed well when runner-up in the latest outing at Geelong, beaten 1.7 metres. Aided by another good draw so could go one better. VILLAROCK (8) looks close to a win following back-to-back placings. Came from wider on this row last start, finishing 3.5 metres from the winner in third. Drawn to enjoy an economical run and might sweat on the sprint lane. Good enough to win a race of this calibre. QUEEN BESSIE (9) draws on the second line this time but is right in contention after placing in both starts since a spell. FULLOFFIGHT (3) is in the mix from a better draw.

Driver: Rita Burnett
Stats
Comments
Backing up quickly since being well beaten Kilmore over 2180m, 6 days ago before that 5th (Fr4) over 1690m at Kilmore beaten 17 m by Watching Over Us (2:05.90) in 4yo+ MAIDEN on January 23 at $41. Looking to others.
Last Starts 18 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
8/10 | 30/01/2025 | 7 | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Kilmore | 2180m | Neutral | Rita Burnett | 2:03.2 | 1 |
| 54.2L | $41.00 |
5/7 | 23/01/2025 | 7 | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Kilmore | 1690m | Neutral | Rita Burnett | 1:59.9 | 4 |
| 17.3L | $41.00 |
3/10 | 16/01/2025 | 168 | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Rita Burnett | 1:59.3 | 2 |
| 14.5L | $51.00 |
2/7 | 06/01/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bendigo | 2150m | Rita Burnett | 0 |
| 2L | $0.00 | ||
9/9 | 01/08/2024 | 14 | MAIDEN | $7,000.00 | Kilmore | 2180m | Neutral | Michael Bellman | 2:02.4 | 4 |
| 123.5L | $81.00 |
9/10 | 18/07/2024 | 11 | MAIDEN | $7,000.00 | Kilmore | 1690m | Soft | Michael Bellman | 1:59.6 | 2 |
| 31.6L | $15.00 |
5/9 | 07/07/2024 | - | MAIDEN | $7,000.00 | Cranbourne | 1609m | Neutral | M J Bellman | 2:00.2 | 1 |
| 15.8L | $31.00 |
3/5 | 30/06/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Maryborough | 1690m | Luke Dunne | 0 |
| 11L | $0.00 |

Driver: James Herbertson
Stats
Comments
Two back was well beaten into sixth behind Love A Belle at Melton over 1720m in a 4yo+ MAIDEN on January 16 at $6. Then a handy effort when beaten by 1.75 m finishing second after showing early speed, behind Janiebquick at Geelong over 1609m in a MAIDEN on January 24 at $1.95. Winning claims.
Last Starts 24 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
2/7 | 24/01/2025 | 8 | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Geelong | 1609m | Neutral | James Herbertson | 1:59.0 | 1 |
| 1.7L | $1.95 |
6/10 | 16/01/2025 | 11 | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | James Herbertson | 1:59.3 | 3 |
| 29.6L | $6.00 |
3/7 | 05/01/2025 | 13 | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Swan Hill | 2240m | Neutral | James Herbertson | 1:58.1 | 5 |
| 20.9L | $6.00 |
8/12 | 23/12/2024 | - | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Maryborough | 2190m | Neutral | James Herbertson | 1:57.7 | 4 |
| 44.6L | $2.50 |
1/4 | 16/11/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Maryborough | 2190m | J Herbertson | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 |

Driver: Tasmyn Potter
Stats
Comments
Finding that maiden win elusive. Last start was well back in the run when 6th (Fr6) over 1740m after racing wide at Riverina Paceway beaten 17 m by Bubba Nay (2:05.90) in MAIDEN on January 31 at $5. The run prior 5th (Sr2) over 1750m at Wedderburn beaten 25 m by Skadi (2:10.90) in MAIDEN on January 26 at $2.70. Worth another chance. Drawn favourably and is worth another chance.
Last Starts 17 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
6/10 | 31/01/2025 | 5 | MAIDEN | $9,790.00 | Wagga | 1740m | Fast | Tasmyn Potter | 1:56.5 | 6 |
| 17.2L | $5.00 |
5/9 | 26/01/2025 | 4 | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Wedderburn | 1750m | Neutral | Jack Laugher | 2:00.4 | 2 |
| 25.7L | $2.70 |
6/8 | 22/01/2025 | 5 | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Bendigo | 1650m | Neutral | Jack Laugher | 1:56.5 | 1 |
| 50.7L | $3.40 |
3/8 | 17/01/2025 | 9 | 0-1 WIN | $6,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Jack Laugher | 1:54.9 | 2 |
| 24.1L | $26.00 |
2/7 | 08/01/2025 | 6 | 0-2 WINS | $6,000.00 | Bendigo | 1650m | Neutral | Jack Laugher | 1:55.9 | 6 |
| 0.3L | $21.00 |
4/9 | 02/01/2025 | 27 | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Jack Laugher | 1:59.0 | 3 |
| 4.5L | $6.50 |
6/10 | 06/12/2024 | 8 | MAIDEN | $9,790.00 | Wagga | 1740m | Fast | Jack Laugher | 1:52.4 | 2 |
| 43.9L | $7.00 |
1/5 | 02/12/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bendigo | 2150m | Glen Douglas | 0 |
| 35L | $0.00 | ||
1/6 | 25/11/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bendigo | 2150m | Glen Douglas | 0 |
| 4L | $0.00 |

Driver: Ben Xiriha
Stats
Comments
Last start 6th (Sr4) over 1750m at Wedderburn, beaten 25 m by Skadi (2:10.90) in MAIDEN on January 26 at $71. Two runs back surrendered the lead and finished 4th (Fr7) over 1750m after showing early speed at Swan Hill, beaten 25 m by Tap To Pay (2:05.90) in 4yo+ MAIDEN on January 19 at $23. Must improve.
Last Starts 22 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
6/9 | 26/01/2025 | 7 | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Wedderburn | 1750m | Neutral | Ben Xiriha | 2:00.4 | 4 |
| 26.1L | $71.00 |
4/8 | 19/01/2025 | 10 | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Swan Hill | 1750m | Neutral | Ben Xiriha | 1:55.8 | 7 |
| 26.9L | $23.00 |
4/6 | 13/01/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bendigo | 2150m | Ben Xiriha | 0 |
| 12L | $0.00 | ||
8/8 | 09/01/2025 | 94 | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Kilmore | 2180m | Neutral | T G Hill | 1:59.9 | 3 |
| 104.7L | $151.00 |
3/6 | 06/01/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bendigo | 2150m | Ben Xiriha | 0 |
| 5L | $0.00 | ||
5/5 | 07/10/2024 | - | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Yarra Valley | 2150m | Neutral | Ben Xiriha | 2:00.9 | 3 |
| 92.8L | $19.00 |

Driver: Josh Duggan
Stats
Comments
Last start was driven from back in the field when 9th (Fr3) over 1750m at Wedderburn well beaten by Skadi (2:10.90) in MAIDEN on January 26 at $101. Two runs back was well back in the run when 7th (Fr3) over 1650m at this track beaten 60 m by Do It (1:59.40) in MAIDEN on January 22 at $71. Hard to have.
Last Starts 22 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
9/9 | 26/01/2025 | 4 | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Wedderburn | 1750m | Neutral | A P Mifsud | 2:00.4 | 3 |
| 200.2L | $101.00 |
7/8 | 22/01/2025 | 14 | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Bendigo | 1650m | Neutral | A P Mifsud | 1:56.5 | 3 |
| 59.1L | $71.00 |
8/9 | 08/01/2025 | 8 | NR 40 to 49 | $4,000.00 | Bendigo | 1650m | Neutral | A P Mifsud | 1:56.4 | 3 |
| 17.2L | $126.00 |
6/9 | 31/12/2024 | 8 | MAIDEN | $8,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Lochie Cook | 1:57.3 | 2 |
| 7.6L | $71.00 |
6/8 | 23/12/2024 | 60 | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Maryborough | 2190m | Neutral | A P Mifsud | 2:01.8 | 1 |
| 71.8L | $10.00 |
9/10 | 24/10/2024 | 6 | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Kilmore | 1690m | Neutral | J B Frew | 1:59.9 | 3 |
| 110.6L | $71.00 |
2/4 | 07/10/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bendigo | 2150m | A Mifsud | 0 |
| 4L | $0.00 | ||
6/6 | 03/10/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Kilmore | 0m | A Mifsud | 0 |
| 48L | $0.00 |

Driver: Juanita Breen
Stats
Comments
Last start 4th (Fr7) over 2180m at Kilmore beaten 45 m by Lochiel Lad (2:46.90) in MAIDEN on January 30 at $41. Before that, 4th (Fr3) over 1690m after showing early pace at Kilmore, beaten 16 m by Watching Over Us (2:05.90) in 4yo+ MAIDEN on January 23 at $12. Go well.
Last Starts 18 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
4/10 | 30/01/2025 | 7 | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Kilmore | 2180m | Neutral | Juanita Breen | 2:03.2 | 7 |
| 44.3L | $41.00 |
4/7 | 23/01/2025 | 9 | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Kilmore | 1690m | Neutral | Juanita Breen | 1:59.9 | 3 |
| 16.8L | $12.00 |
4/10 | 14/01/2025 | 7 | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Shepparton | 1690m | Neutral | Juanita Breen | 1:55.7 | 1 |
| 28.1L | $11.00 |
3/10 | 07/01/2025 | 9 | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Shepparton | 1690m | Neutral | Juanita Breen | 1:56.9 | 2 |
| 19.3L | $14.00 |
6/9 | 29/12/2024 | 6 | NR up to 49 | $4,500.00 | Cobram | 2170m | Neutral | Juanita Breen | 2:00.1 | 6 |
| 18.1L | $23.00 |
3/10 | 23/12/2024 | 11 | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Maryborough | 2190m | Neutral | Juanita Breen | 2:00.4 | 4 |
| 0.2L | $4.60 |
5/8 | 15/08/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Shepparton | 2190m | Juanita Breen | 0 |
| 0.3L | $0.00 | ||
3/6 | 08/08/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Shepparton | 2190m | J,Breen | 0 |
| 8L | $0.00 |

Driver: Nigel Milne
Stats
Comments
Two back was well beaten into eighth behind Oceanfront at Shepparton over 1690m in a MAIDEN on January 7 at $81. Then a handy effort when well beaten into second behind Watching Over Us at Kilmore over 1690m in a 4yo+ MAIDEN on January 23 at $41. One of the chances.
Last Starts 25 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
2/7 | 23/01/2025 | 16 | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Kilmore | 1690m | Neutral | Nigel Milne | 1:59.9 | 2 |
| 16.1L | $41.00 |
8/10 | 07/01/2025 | 4 | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Shepparton | 1690m | Neutral | Nigel Milne | 1:56.9 | 1 |
| 24.2L | $81.00 |
5/8 | 03/01/2025 | 8 | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | N L Milne | 1:57.0 | 4 |
| 18.5L | $81.00 |
8/10 | 26/12/2024 | 14 | NR 45 to 50 | $6,000.00 | Kilmore | 1690m | Neutral | N L Milne | 1:54.9 | 1 |
| 39.6L | $151.00 |
6/10 | 12/12/2024 | 9 | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Kilmore | 1690m | Neutral | N L Milne | 1:58.0 | 5 |
| 7.3L | $101.00 |
7/7 | 03/12/2024 | 16 | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Shepparton | 1690m | Neutral | J J Morrissey | 2:01.7 | 6 |
| 11.2L | $51.00 |
5/6 | 25/11/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bendigo | 2150m | J J Morrissey | 0 |
| 3L | $0.00 | ||
4/6 | 27/10/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Echuca | 2160m | J J Morrissey | 0 |
| 0.2L | $0.00 |

Driver: Chris Alford
Stats
Comments
Not far away at the last couple starts; Finished 3.5 m third behind Owen The Saints at Shepparton over 1690m 3yo+ MAIDEN last start. Before that was beaten 4.5 metres second at Melton over 1720m in 4yo+ MAIDEN on January 3. Close to a win.
Last Starts 20 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
3/10 | 28/01/2025 | 25 | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Shepparton | 1690m | Neutral | Chris Alford | 1:59.4 | 4 |
| 3.5L | $13.00 |
2/8 | 03/01/2025 | 11 | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Chris Alford | 1:57.0 | 1 |
| 4.3L | $5.00 |
10/12 | 23/12/2024 | 11 | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Maryborough | 2190m | Neutral | Chris Alford | 1:57.7 | 5 |
| 86.1L | $26.00 |
4/9 | 12/12/2024 | 6 | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Kilmore | 2180m | Neutral | Chris Alford | 2:02.9 | 7 |
| 13.3L | $12.00 |
0/6 | 06/12/2024 | 93 | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Geelong | 1609m | Neutral | Hannah Parish | 1:55.3 | 5 |
| 99.0L | $13.00 |
2/5 | 23/11/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bacchus Marsh | 1940m | Chris Alford | 0 |
| 2L | $0.00 | ||
8/8 | 04/09/2024 | 9 | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Bendigo | 2150m | Neutral | C T Crook | 1:58.1 | 5 |
| 55.8L | $31.00 |
4/11 | 25/06/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Melton | 1720m | Jordan Chibnall | 0 |
| 6.5L | $0.00 |

Driver: Jason Ainsworth
Stats
Comments
Two back was well beaten into third behind Hes Goneski at Charlton over 1609m in a 3yo+ MAIDEN on January 15 at $10. Then a handy effort when beaten by 7 m finishing third after a quick start, behind Huxham Chubb at Maryborough over 1690m in a MAIDEN on January 22 at $7. Likely to be right in the thick of things.
Last Starts 26 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
3/7 | 22/01/2025 | 7 | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Maryborough | 1690m | Neutral | Jason Ainsworth | 2:01.7 | 2 |
| 7.6L | $7.00 |
3/9 | 15/01/2025 | 488 | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Charlton | 1609m | Neutral | Jason Ainsworth | 1:58.4 | 3 |
| 18.3L | $10.00 |
5/7 | 15/12/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Horsham | 2200m | Jason Ainsworth | 0 |
| 5.5L | $0.00 | ||
1/4 | 01/09/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Maryborough | 2190m | J Ainsworth | 0 |
| 1L | $0.00 | ||
8/8 | 15/09/2023 | - | $10,000.00 | Bendigo | 2150m | Neutral | C D Svanosio | 1:58.3 | 1 |
| 29.8L | $34.00 |

Driver: Austin Mifsud
Stats
Comments
Five-year-old gelding facing the starter for the second time. At debut was well beaten after breaking at Wedderburn on January 26. May need more racing.
Last Starts 22 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
7/9 | 26/01/2025 | - | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Wedderburn | 1750m | Neutral | Lochie Cook | 2:00.4 | 3 |
| 35.7L | $26.00 |
4/5 | 19/01/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Maryborough | 2190m | M Hayes | 0 |
| 0.2L | $0.00 | ||
2/3 | 12/01/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Maryborough | 2190m | M Hayes | 0 |
| 1L | $0.00 |

Driver: Neil McCallum
Stats
Comments
Last start was well beaten after breaking at Kilmore on January 23. At the start before was driven from back in the field when 7th (Fr7) over 1690m at Shepparton beaten 40 m by Im All Business (2:01.50) in 3yo+ MAIDEN on January 14 at $81. First four hope.
Last Starts 25 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
6/7 | 23/01/2025 | 9 | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Kilmore | 1690m | Neutral | Chris Alford | 1:59.9 | 1 |
| 22.8L | $19.00 |
7/10 | 14/01/2025 | 8 | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Shepparton | 1690m | Neutral | Ryan Sanderson | 1:55.7 | 7 |
| 37.6L | $81.00 |
4/8 | 06/01/2025 | 27 | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Cobram | 1670m | W | A L Turnbull | 2:00.7 | 1 |
| 14.7L | $15.00 |
5/9 | 10/12/2024 | 7 | NR 40 to 49 | $4,500.00 | Shepparton | 1690m | Neutral | Ryan Sanderson | 1:58.4 | 4 |
| 13.1L | $81.00 |
5/10 | 03/12/2024 | 7 | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Shepparton | 2190m | Neutral | Donna Castles | 1:59.3 | 4 |
| 42.2L | $51.00 |
6/8 | 26/11/2024 | 14 | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Shepparton | 1690m | Neutral | Donna Castles | 1:55.0 | 6 |
| 43.6L | $61.00 |
6/6 | 03/10/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Shepparton | 2190m | S Boyington | 0 |
| 5L | $0.00 | ||
5/5 | 26/09/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Shepparton | 2190m | Abby Sanderson | 0 |
| 1L | $0.00 |