Bendigo Race 5 - The Douglas Deck Pace
HERAKLES (5) added to a string of top-two finishes when he led and kept going to score by 3.5 metres at Shepparton last start. Draws wider but is racing well enough to overcome that. Leading hope. TWISTING BY (8) is another that has put together a series of top-two results, last time doing some work but proving too strong at Cranbourne. Proven here and owns a good record at the distance. Draws for a trail so has strong claims again. STEEL RULER (4) is suited stepping up in distance and is likely to improve second-up while CHEERSTOLOU (7) draws wide but won from the back row the last time he raced at this circuit three starts back.

Driver: Ryan Sanderson
Stats
Comments
Didn't do much at the last run, 5th (Fr5) over 1750m after being wide early at Swan Hill beaten 9 m by Feel The Reign (2:04.10) in NR 56 to 62 on January 19 at $17. Before that 5th (Sr1) over 1720m at Melton was 5th-8.3m on the pegs at the bell, beaten 3.5 m by Machane Said (2:02.00) in NR 50 to 59 on December 27 at $10. Not keen on his chances in this field.
Last Starts 29 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
5/9 | 19/01/2025 | 23 | NR 56 to 62 | $7,000.00 | Swan Hill | 1750m | Neutral | S J P O'Sullivan | 1:54.1 | 5 |
| 9.2L | $17.00 |
5/10 | 27/12/2024 | 9 | NR 50 to 59 | $8,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | S J P O'Sullivan | 1:54.1 | 1 |
| 3.6L | $10.00 |
4/9 | 18/12/2024 | 10 | NR 55 to 60 | $8,000.00 | Charlton | 1609m | Neutral | Ryan Sanderson | 1:57.6 | 3 |
| 3.9L | $2.90 |
4/11 | 08/12/2024 | 6 | NR 50 to 55 | $6,000.00 | Gunbower | 2030m | Neutral | S J P O'Sullivan | 1:57.6 | 3 |
| 12.2L | $2.15 |
3/11 | 02/12/2024 | 10 | NR 55 to 64 | $8,000.00 | Charlton | 2100m | Neutral | Ryan Sanderson | 1:58.6 | 2 |
| 0.3L | $5.50 |
1/10 | 22/11/2024 | 4 | NR up to 55 | $6,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | S J P O'Sullivan | 1:54.2 | 5 |
| 0.2L | $12.00 |
2/4 | 11/06/2023 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Maryborough | 2190m | M W Hayes | 0 |
| 6L | $0.00 |

Driver: Kerryn Manning
Stats
Comments
Last start solid effort despite getting well back, when 3rd (Fr7) over 1609m at Cranbourne, beaten 3.5 m by Im Wesley (1:58.60) in NR 50 to 55 on January 26 at $4.40. Two runs back posted a big 4.5 m win as favourite when quickly away, (Fr2) at Melton (2:02.70) beating Our Cheeky Devil in NR 50 to 55 on January 16 at $3.80 at the bell was 2nd-0.1m on the pegs. Racing very well. Expected to feature again.
Last Starts 22 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
3/7 | 26/01/2025 | 10 | NR 50 to 55 | $6,000.00 | Cranbourne | 1609m | Neutral | Stacie Carbone | 1:58.6 | 7 |
| 3.3L | $4.40 |
1/10 | 16/01/2025 | 7 | NR 50 to 55 | $6,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Stacie Carbone | 1:54.8 | 2 |
| 4.4L | $3.80 |
2/8 | 09/01/2025 | 9 | NR 50 to 55 | $6,000.00 | Kilmore | 2180m | Neutral | Stacie Carbone | 1:59.5 | 1 |
| 0.2L | $3.80 |
1/9 | 31/12/2024 | 13 | NR 50 to 55 | $8,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Ryan Backhouse | 1:56.8 | 3 |
| 0.1L | $8.00 |
5/9 | 18/12/2024 | 8 | NR 55 to 60 | $8,000.00 | Bendigo | 1650m | Neutral | Stacie Carbone | 1:53.6 | 1 |
| 7.3L | $15.00 |
4/10 | 10/12/2024 | 135 | NR 50 to 55 | $6,000.00 | Shepparton | 2190m | Neutral | Stacie Carbone | 1:57.0 | 7 |
| 13.1L | $151.00 |
2/5 | 02/12/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bendigo | 2150m | Stacie Carbone | 0 |
| 4.5L | $0.00 | ||
4/7 | 25/11/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bendigo | 2150m | Stacie Carbone | 0 |
| 1L | $0.00 |

Driver: Jack Laugher
Stats
Comments
Didn't do much last time out, 10th (Sr1) over 1750m at Wedderburn, beaten 35 m by Valiente (2:07.30) in NR 55 to 64 on January 26 at $34. Before that 10th (Fr3) over 2200m after showing early pace at Ballarat beaten 50 m by Shadow Celt (2:37.20) in NR 60 to 69 on January 18 at $31. Place best.
Last Starts 22 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
10/10 | 26/01/2025 | 8 | NR 55 to 64 | $10,000.00 | Wedderburn | 1750m | Neutral | Jack Laugher | 1:57.1 | 1 |
| 34.9L | $34.00 |
3/5 | 20/01/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bendigo | 2150m | Jack Laugher | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 | ||
10/10 | 18/01/2025 | 9 | NR 60 to 69 | $10,000.00 | Ballarat | 2200m | Neutral | Jack Laugher | 1:55.0 | 3 |
| 51.0L | $31.00 |
6/8 | 09/01/2025 | 5 | 0W/15 0K stake | $8,000.00 | Kilmore | 2180m | Neutral | Josh Duggan | 1:58.8 | 4 |
| 12.9L | $8.50 |
3/10 | 04/01/2025 | 8 | 0W/15 0K stake | $10,000.00 | Bendigo | 1650m | Neutral | Ryan Sanderson | 1:52.2 | 4 |
| 10.4L | $15.00 |
10/10 | 27/12/2024 | 9 | NR 55 to 64 | $8,000.00 | Mildura | 1790m | Neutral | Alex Ashwood | 1:58.9 | 4 |
| 54.0L | $12.00 |
9/9 | 18/12/2024 | 152 | NR 55 to 60 | $8,000.00 | Charlton | 1609m | Neutral | Tasmyn Potter | 1:57.6 | 1 |
| 10.6L | $9.50 |

Driver: James Herbertson
Stats
Comments
Last start was driven from back in the field when 7th (Fr6) over 1720m after racing wide at Melton, at the bell was 7th-13.8m on the pegs beaten 12 m by The Last Trip (2:05.70) in NR 56 to 62 on January 16 at $6.50. Two runs back good run when 2nd (Fr2) over 2240m at Melton was 7th-10.5m 2WWC at the bell, beaten 2.25 m by Gipsy Princess (2:40.80) in NR 60 to 69 on September 28 at $7. Improver.
Last Starts 32 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
7/7 | 16/01/2025 | 110 | NR 56 to 62 | $7,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | James Herbertson | 1:57.6 | 6 |
| 12.2L | $6.50 |
2/9 | 28/09/2024 | 15 | NR 60 to 69 | $10,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | James Herbertson | 1:55.5 | 2 |
| 2.3L | $7.00 |
5/10 | 13/09/2024 | 11 | NR 60 to 69 | $10,000.00 | Geelong | 1609m | Neutral | James Herbertson | 1:57.1 | 3 |
| 2.9L | $3.20 |
1/6 | 02/09/2024 | 10 | NR 55 to 64 | $8,000.00 | Terang | 2180m | Neutral | James Herbertson | 2:00.5 | 4 |
| 8.3L | $2.50 |
6/10 | 23/08/2024 | 7 | NR 56 to 60 | $8,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Greg Sugars | 1:54.5 | 3 |
| 9.5L | $8.50 |
7/9 | 16/08/2024 | 14 | NR up to 69 | $10,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | James Herbertson | 1:56.0 | 1 |
| 13.0L | $18.00 |
1/3 | 23/07/2023 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Maryborough | 0m | J J Herbertson | 0 |
| 3L | $0.00 | ||
1/6 | 09/07/2023 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Maryborough | 2190m | J J Herbertson | 0 |
| 3L | $0.00 |

Driver: Mark Pitt
Stats
Comments
Racing consistently. Last start won by 3.5 m as favourite when quickly away, (Fr1) at Shepparton (2:40.70) beating Beta Than Love in NR 55 to 64 on January 28 at $2.90. In form and has strong claims again.
Last Starts 20 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1/10 | 28/01/2025 | 9 | NR 55 to 64 | $8,000.00 | Shepparton | 2190m | Neutral | Mark Pitt | 1:58.1 | 1 |
| 3.5L | $2.90 |
2/9 | 19/01/2025 | 21 | NR 56 to 62 | $7,000.00 | Swan Hill | 1750m | Neutral | Mark Pitt | 1:54.1 | 2 |
| 3.1L | $3.60 |
1/10 | 29/12/2024 | 5 | NR 50 to 55 | $6,000.00 | Cobram | 1670m | Neutral | Mark Pitt | 1:55.8 | 3 |
| 0.1L | $1.90 |
2/10 | 24/12/2024 | 35 | NR 50 to 55 | $6,000.00 | Shepparton | 2190m | Neutral | Mark Pitt | 1:57.4 | 3 |
| 6.3L | $8.00 |
7/8 | 19/11/2024 | 121 | NR 55 to 64 | $8,000.00 | Shepparton | 2190m | Neutral | Mark Pitt | 1:58.6 | 4 |
| 18.2L | $4.60 |
4/11 | 21/07/2024 | 14 | No NR | $60,000.00 | Launceston | 2698m | Neutral | D B P Ford | 2:03.7 | 7 |
| 28.4L | $51.00 |
1/5 | 26/08/2023 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Carrick | 1670m | Good | K A Williams | 0 |
| 3.1L | $0.00 | |
3/3 | 25/06/2022 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Carrick | 1670m | Good | R J Hadley | 0 |
| 8L | $0.00 |

Driver: Tasmyn Potter
Stats
Comments
Last start 8th (Fr5) over 2180m at Kilmore, beaten 12 m by Give Dave A Wave (2:43.80) in NR 56 to 62 on January 23 at $21. Before that, was driven from back in the field when 6th (Fr7) over 1720m at Melton beaten 8 m by Tough Shaz (2:01.00) in NR 55 to 60 on January 17 at $41. Capable of more than he has shown recently. 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 |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
8/8 | 23/01/2025 | 6 | NR 56 to 62 | $8,000.00 | Kilmore | 2180m | Neutral | Tasmyn Potter | 2:00.9 | 5 |
| 12.0L | $21.00 |
2/5 | 20/01/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bendigo | 2150m | Ellen Tormey | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 | ||
6/8 | 17/01/2025 | 10 | NR 55 to 60 | $7,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Tasmyn Potter | 1:53.2 | 7 |
| 8.4L | $41.00 |
4/6 | 07/01/2025 | 11 | NR 56 to 62 | $7,000.00 | Shepparton | 1690m | Neutral | Tasmyn Potter | 1:57.3 | 4 |
| 11.3L | $11.00 |
3/8 | 27/12/2024 | 7 | NR 65 | $9,000.00 | Mildura | 2190m | Neutral | Jack Laugher | 1:59.1 | 3 |
| 12.0L | $8.00 |
8/9 | 20/12/2024 | 175 | NR 65 | $9,000.00 | Mildura | 1790m | Neutral | Ben Xiriha | 1:55.8 | 4 |
| 29.5L | $41.00 |
3/9 | 28/06/2024 | 7 | NR 50 to 69 | $12,000.00 | Mildura | 1790m | Neutral | A M Ashwood | 1:59.0 | 4 |
| 5.0L | $6.50 |
3/4 | 18/12/2023 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bendigo | 2150m | J Duggan | 0 |
| 3L | $0.00 |

Driver: Ewa Justice
Stats
Comments
Won three starts back at this track over 1650m NR up to 55 on January 4. Last time out 8th (Sr3) over 1750m at Wedderburn beaten 16 m by Valiente (2:07.30) in NR 55 to 64 on January 26 at $7. Capable of a better showing.
Last Starts 22 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
8/10 | 26/01/2025 | 15 | NR 55 to 64 | $10,000.00 | Wedderburn | 1750m | Neutral | Kerryn Manning | 1:57.1 | 3 |
| 16.7L | $7.00 |
4/10 | 11/01/2025 | 7 | NR up to 90 | $10,000.00 | Shepparton | 1690m | Neutral | Kerryn Manning | 1:55.1 | 1 |
| 5.7L | $6.00 |
1/10 | 04/01/2025 | 6 | NR up to 55 | $8,000.00 | Bendigo | 1650m | Neutral | Tasmyn Potter | 1:55.6 | 2 |
| 0.1L | $3.00 |
2/10 | 29/12/2024 | 22 | NR 50 to 55 | $6,000.00 | Cobram | 1670m | Neutral | Tasmyn Potter | 1:55.8 | 1 |
| 0.1L | $6.50 |
8/9 | 07/12/2024 | 6 | 0W/15 0K stake | $15,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Ellen Tormey | 1:54.5 | 2 |
| 10.0L | $26.00 |
7/9 | 01/12/2024 | 14 | 0W/15 0K stake | $20,000.00 | Stawell | 2600m | Neutral | Kerryn Manning | 1:58.8 | 4 |
| 19.4L | $18.00 |
3/5 | 31/07/2022 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Stawell | 1785m | J Ainsworth | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 |

Driver: Adrian Pace
Stats
Comments
Going well. Last start won by a head as favourite (Fr6) at Cranbourne (2:33.40) beating Busload Of Faith in NR 55 to 65 on January 26 at $3.30. Can go back-to-back.
Last Starts 22 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1/11 | 26/01/2025 | 14 | NR 55 to 65 | $10,000.00 | Cranbourne | 2080m | Neutral | A Pace | 1:58.7 | 6 |
| 0.2L | $3.30 |
2/6 | 12/01/2025 | 15 | NR 55 to 65 | $8,000.00 | Cranbourne | 2080m | W | A Pace | 2:00.1 | 4 |
| 1.7L | $1.70 |
2/8 | 28/12/2024 | 6 | NR 55 to 64 | $10,000.00 | Cranbourne | 2080m | Neutral | A Pace | 1:56.4 | 4 |
| 2.3L | $3.60 |
1/8 | 22/12/2024 | 10 | NR 55 to 64 | $8,000.00 | Cranbourne | 2080m | Neutral | A Pace | 1:58.7 | 2 |
| 0.3L | $4.40 |
2/8 | 12/12/2024 | 20 | NR 56 to 62 | $8,000.00 | Kilmore | 2180m | Neutral | A Pace | 1:59.7 | 1 |
| 0.1L | $9.00 |
7/8 | 22/11/2024 | 9 | NR 56 to 65 | $8,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | J Pace | 1:54.4 | 2 |
| 11.5L | $6.00 |
1/5 | 16/04/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Melton | 2240m | A Pace | 0 |
| 1.5L | $0.00 | ||
1/8 | 09/04/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Melton | 2240m | A Pace | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 |

Driver: Ellen Tormey
Stats
Comments
4th (Sr1) over 2180m at Kilmore, beaten 5.5 m by Give Dave A Wave (2:43.80) in NR 56 to 62 on January 23 at $21. Before that surrendered the lead and finished 8th (Fr2) over 2630m after showing early speed at Gunbower beaten 50 m by Western Sonador (3:12.40) in NR 70 to 95 on December 8 at $34. Could feature in the exotics.
Last Starts 25 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
4/8 | 23/01/2025 | 46 | NR 56 to 62 | $8,000.00 | Kilmore | 2180m | Neutral | Jordan Leedham | 2:00.9 | 1 |
| 5.3L | $21.00 |
3/4 | 13/01/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bendigo | 2150m | Stacie Carbone | 0 |
| 1L | $0.00 | ||
8/10 | 08/12/2024 | 8 | NR 70 to 95 | $12,000.00 | Gunbower | 2630m | Neutral | Jack Laugher | 1:57.7 | 2 |
| 51.9L | $34.00 |
9/10 | 30/11/2024 | 7 | NR 60 to 69 | $10,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Jack Laugher | 1:53.6 | 2 |
| 22.8L | $51.00 |
7/10 | 23/11/2024 | 8 | 1W/15 0K stake | $15,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Greg Sugars | 1:59.6 | 4 |
| 9.6L | $23.00 |
4/7 | 15/11/2024 | 5 | NR up to 80 | $10,000.00 | Geelong | 1609m | Neutral | James Herbertson | 1:56.2 | 2 |
| 8.8L | $14.00 |
1/7 | 10/11/2024 | 10 | NR 58 to 64 | $8,000.00 | St Arnaud | 2150m | Neutral | Jack Laugher | 1:59.2 | 1 |
| 1.5L | $4.20 |
6/6 | 12/05/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Maryborough | 2190m | M Carbone | 0 |
| 6L | $0.00 |