Bendigo Race 1 - J & A Mazzetti Painting Pace
PAS GUARANTEE (11) will find this easier than his latest attempt in a higher-graded race at Wagga and owns a decent record at this distance. Placed both times he raced here and if he performs up to his Melton placing from three back he'll be tough to stop despite a wide draw on the back row. HARRYHOO (4) did a good job to finish runner-up here last week, adding to a good record at this distance. Eases back a little in grade and draws one spot closer to the pegs so could go one better. CAPTAIN PINS (9) came from this draw when runner-up last time at Ararat and has only once missed a place in six attempts at this shorter distance. PLAINS IN HEAVEN (2) draws much better than when fourth from the back row at Melton on Saturday. Something for the Multiples: CAPTAIN PINS NZ (9)

Driver: Greg Sugars
Stats
Comments
Last start 7th (Fr4) over 1720m at Melton beaten 17 m by First Dance (2:01.00) in No NR on April 11 at $41. Before that, 8th (Fr1) over 1720m after showing early pace at Melton, at the bell was 3rd-7.54 beaten 13 m by Yambukian (2:00.90) in NR up to 105 on March 15 at $41. Consider.
Last Starts 18 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
7/7 | 11/04/2025 | 27 | No NR | $10,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Cameron Hart | 1:53.2 | 4 |
| 17.4L | $41.00 |
6/6 | 07/04/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bendigo | 2150m | Craig Hoban | 0 |
| 4L | $0.00 | ||
8/8 | 15/03/2025 | 7 | NR up to 105 | $17,500.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | James Herbertson | 1:53.1 | 1 |
| 13.3L | $41.00 |
3/4 | 11/03/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Melton | 2240m | Good | Craig Hoban | 0 |
| 13.2L | $0.00 | |
1/12 | 08/03/2025 | 13 | NR 60 to 69 | $10,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Michael Bellman | 1:57.0 | 7 |
| 3.7L | $61.00 |
10/10 | 23/02/2025 | 8 | 0W/15 0K stake | $8,000.00 | Cranbourne | 2080m | Neutral | Craig Hoban | 1:58.0 | 1 |
| 33.1L | $7.50 |
5/8 | 15/02/2025 | 14 | NR 60 to 69 | $10,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Greg Sugars | 1:56.2 | 7 |
| 11.9L | $8.00 |
6/10 | 01/02/2025 | 9 | 0W/15 0K stake | $15,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Greg Sugars | 1:54.8 | 1 |
| 9.1L | $11.00 |

Driver: Nathan Cahir
Stats
Comments
Last start 4th (Sr4) over 1720m at Melton, beaten 16 m by Golden Tribe (2:01.80) in NR 60 to 69 on April 12 at $61. Before that, 6th (Sr4) over 2240m at Melton was 11th-19.53 at the bell, beaten 6 m by Clear Left (2:45.10) in NR 60 to 69 on April 5 at $9. Draws for a good showing.
Last Starts 17 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
4/12 | 12/04/2025 | 7 | NR 60 to 69 | $10,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Nathan Cahir | 1:54.0 | 4 |
| 16.0L | $61.00 |
6/12 | 05/04/2025 | 14 | NR 60 to 69 | $10,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Kerryn Manning | 1:58.6 | 4 |
| 6.5L | $9.00 |
5/12 | 22/03/2025 | 7 | NR 60 to 69 | $10,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Nathan Cahir | 1:57.7 | 4 |
| 4.1L | $4.60 |
6/10 | 15/03/2025 | 7 | 0W/15 0K stake | $15,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Nathan Cahir | 1:54.8 | 3 |
| 3.9L | $26.00 |
2/12 | 08/03/2025 | 7 | NR 60 to 69 | $10,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Nathan Cahir | 1:57.0 | 5 |
| 3.7L | $5.00 |
7/12 | 01/03/2025 | 9 | NR 70 to 79 | $15,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Nathan Cahir | 1:55.9 | 6 |
| 22.4L | $41.00 |
1/11 | 20/02/2025 | 5 | NR 55 to 64 | $8,000.00 | Ballarat | 1710m | Neutral | Brent Murphy | 1:54.9 | 4 |
| 3.0L | $18.00 |
1/3 | 22/10/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Ballarat | 2200m | Nathan Cahir | 0 |
| 1L | $0.00 | ||
1/8 | 31/10/2023 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Melton | 1720m | N J Cahir | 0 |
| 1.5L | $0.00 |

Driver: Alex Ashwood
Stats
Comments
Last start 9th (Sr3) over 2240m at Melton was 10th-16.41 at the bell, beaten 9 m by Clear Left (2:45.10) in NR 60 to 69 on April 5 at $23. At the run before was driven from back in the field when 5th (Fr7) over 2270m at Riverina Paceway beaten 7 m by Tizzy Lizzie (2:46.60) in NR up to 67 on March 28 at $2.70. Include.
Last Starts 24 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
9/12 | 05/04/2025 | 8 | NR 60 to 69 | $10,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Ellen Tormey | 1:58.6 | 3 |
| 9.0L | $23.00 |
5/8 | 28/03/2025 | 6 | NR up to 67 | $9,790.00 | Wagga | 2270m | Neutral | Harrison Ross | 1:58.1 | 7 |
| 7.1L | $2.70 |
4/12 | 22/03/2025 | 8 | NR 60 to 69 | $10,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Ellen Tormey | 1:57.7 | 5 |
| 4.1L | $8.00 |
8/10 | 14/03/2025 | 7 | NR up to 65 | $9,790.00 | Wagga | 1740m | Neutral | Abby Sanderson | 1:53.3 | 2 |
| 11.7L | $10.00 |
5/7 | 07/03/2025 | 6 | NR up to 90 | $9,790.00 | Wagga | 2270m | Neutral | Harrison Ross | 1:55.7 | 3 |
| 7.8L | $12.00 |
4/12 | 01/03/2025 | 14 | NR 70 to 79 | $15,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Ellen Tormey | 1:55.9 | 2 |
| 14.4L | $61.00 |
1/6 | 29/04/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bendigo | 2150m | E J Tormey | 0 |
| 7L | $0.00 | ||
2/4 | 22/04/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bendigo | 2150m | Jack Laugher | 0 |
| 3L | $0.00 |

Driver: Liam Older
Stats
Comments
Two back was well beaten into eighth behind Repelling at Melton over 2240m in a NR 70 to 79 on March 29 at $41. Then a handy effort when beaten by 3.5 m finishing second behind Frugal Fare at this track over 1650m in a NR 60 to 74 on April 9 at $6.50. One of the key runners.
Last Starts 20 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
2/8 | 09/04/2025 | 11 | NR 60 to 74 | $8,000.00 | Bendigo | 1650m | Neutral | Chris Alford | 1:54.1 | 5 |
| 3.3L | $6.50 |
8/9 | 29/03/2025 | 13 | NR 70 to 79 | $15,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Michael Bellman | 1:55.9 | 3 |
| 17.1L | $41.00 |
6/8 | 16/03/2025 | 15 | No NR | $25,000.00 | Charlton | 2570m | Neutral | Liam Older | 1:57.0 | 2 |
| 11.1L | $151.00 |
4/12 | 01/03/2025 | 14 | 1W/15 0K stake | $15,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | James Herbertson | 1:53.1 | 2 |
| 21.4L | $11.00 |
3/11 | 15/02/2025 | 10 | NR 70 to 79 | $15,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | James Herbertson | 1:53.4 | 5 |
| 1.5L | $9.50 |
3/11 | 05/02/2025 | 10 | NR 65 or better | $8,000.00 | Bendigo | 1650m | Neutral | James Herbertson | 1:50.9 | 5 |
| 14.3L | $14.00 |
1/4 | 30/12/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bendigo | 2150m | Michelle Phillips | 0 |
| 10L | $0.00 | ||
4/5 | 02/12/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bendigo | 2150m | Tony Vlaeminck | 0 |
| 4.5L | $0.00 |

Driver: Jack Laugher
Stats
Comments
Last start won by 2.25 m (Fr4) at Riverina Paceway (2:03.30) beating Skittle Bomb in NR up to 63 on April 4 at $4. Among 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 |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1/9 | 04/04/2025 | 10 | NR up to 63 | $9,790.00 | Wagga | 1740m | Fast | Peter McRae | 1:54.0 | 4 |
| 2.3L | $4.00 |
3/8 | 25/03/2025 | 13 | NR 56 to 64 | $7,000.00 | Swan Hill | 2240m | Neutral | Ellen Tormey | 1:56.8 | 1 |
| 4.9L | $6.00 |
8/11 | 12/03/2025 | 11 | NR 60 to 74 | $8,000.00 | Bendigo | 1650m | Neutral | Ellen Tormey | 1:54.0 | 7 |
| 12.7L | $19.00 |
6/12 | 01/03/2025 | 25 | 1W/15 0K stake | $15,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Ellen Tormey | 1:53.1 | 7 |
| 24.7L | $51.00 |
2/6 | 17/02/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bendigo | 2150m | Jack Laugher | 0 |
| 1L | $0.00 | ||
1/9 | 04/02/2025 | 49 | NR 56 to 62 | $7,000.00 | Shepparton | 2190m | Neutral | Ellen Tormey | 1:58.1 | 2 |
| 12.3L | $4.20 |
4/8 | 17/12/2024 | 14 | NR 55 to 64 | $8,000.00 | Shepparton | 2190m | Neutral | Josh Duggan | 2:01.6 | 1 |
| 4.8L | $19.00 |
2/4 | 16/09/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bendigo | 2150m | Liam Older | 0 |
| 5L | $0.00 |

Driver: Abby Sanderson
Stats
Comments
Didn't do much last start, was driven from back in the field when 6th (Fr6) over 2195m at Ararat beaten 25 m by Sweetpassion (2:38.80) in NR 60 to 80 on April 6 at $101. Before that was well back in the run when 9th (Fr4) over 1750m at Swan Hill, beaten 23 m by Dee Roe (2:02.70) in NR 65 or better on March 25 at $101. Others make more appeal.
Last Starts 23 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
6/9 | 06/04/2025 | 12 | NR 60 to 80 | $8,000.00 | Ararat | 2195m | Neutral | Kerryn Manning | 1:56.4 | 6 |
| 26.4L | $101.00 |
9/9 | 25/03/2025 | 23 | NR 65 or better | $8,000.00 | Swan Hill | 1750m | Neutral | Abby Sanderson | 1:52.9 | 4 |
| 23.3L | $101.00 |
7/9 | 02/03/2025 | 477 | NR 70 to 95 | $12,000.00 | Boort | 2612m | Neutral | Michael Bellman | 2:00.7 | 6 |
| 56.3L | $151.00 |
5/5 | 22/02/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Maryborough | 2190m | R Clarke | 0 |
| 2L | $0.00 | ||
4/4 | 19/01/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Maryborough | 2190m | R Clarke | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 | ||
6/9 | 11/11/2023 | 8 | NR 70 to 79 | $15,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | R T Sanderson | 1:55.2 | 5 |
| 5.7L | $51.00 |
6/6 | 03/11/2023 | 8 | NR 70 to 89 | $12,000.00 | Swan Hill | 1609m | Neutral | R T Sanderson | 1:55.4 | 4 |
| 11.3L | $16.00 |
8/9 | 26/10/2023 | 29 | NR 60 to 79 | $10,000.00 | Ballarat | 2200m | Neutral | R T Sanderson | 1:58.6 | 7 |
| 18.1L | $31.00 |

Driver: Josh Duggan
Stats
Comments
Didn't do much last time out, 7th (Fr2) over 1720m at Melton beaten 20 m by Rakero Slammer (2:01.50) in NR 80 to 89 on April 5 at $101. Before that 7th (Sr1) over 2240m at Melton, at the bell was 6th-11.94 beaten 13 m by Repelling (2:41.40) in NR 70 to 79 on March 29 at $71. Not keen on his chances in this field.
Last Starts 24 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
7/10 | 05/04/2025 | 7 | NR 80 to 89 | $17,500.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Josh Duggan | 1:53.6 | 2 |
| 20.4L | $101.00 |
7/9 | 29/03/2025 | 7 | NR 70 to 79 | $15,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Ellen Tormey | 1:55.9 | 1 |
| 13.0L | $71.00 |
7/9 | 22/03/2025 | 14 | NR 70 to 85 | $17,500.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Ellen Tormey | 1:56.2 | 5 |
| 21.0L | $51.00 |
7/11 | 08/03/2025 | 7 | NR 80 to 89 | $17,500.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Josh Duggan | 1:52.6 | 4 |
| 13.0L | $126.00 |
9/10 | 01/03/2025 | 21 | NR 80 to 89 | $17,500.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Ellen Tormey | 1:57.4 | 4 |
| 15.1L | $126.00 |
10/10 | 08/02/2025 | 8 | NR 80 to 89 | $17,500.00 | Cranbourne | 2080m | Neutral | Ellen Tormey | 1:55.9 | 7 |
| 93.2L | $101.00 |
2/5 | 08/04/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bendigo | 2150m | G F Douglas | 0 |
| 2L | $0.00 |

Driver: Michael Bellman
Stats
Comments
Two back was well beaten into eighth behind Raging Whitebait at Melton over 2240m in a NR 70 to 85 on March 22 at $17. Then a handy effort when well beaten into second behind Sweetpassion at Ararat over 2195m in a NR 60 to 80 on April 6 at $2.10. Expected to go well again.
Last Starts 23 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
2/9 | 06/04/2025 | 15 | NR 60 to 80 | $8,000.00 | Ararat | 2195m | Neutral | Michael Bellman | 1:56.4 | 2 |
| 16.1L | $2.10 |
8/9 | 22/03/2025 | 14 | NR 70 to 85 | $17,500.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Michael Bellman | 1:56.2 | 2 |
| 22.7L | $17.00 |
4/11 | 08/03/2025 | 21 | NR 80 to 89 | $17,500.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Michael Bellman | 1:52.6 | 5 |
| 1.6L | $23.00 |
6/9 | 15/02/2025 | 10 | NR 80 to 89 | $17,500.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Michael Bellman | 1:55.8 | 3 |
| 14.1L | $15.00 |
4/11 | 05/02/2025 | 12 | NR 65 or better | $8,000.00 | Bendigo | 1650m | Neutral | Michael Bellman | 1:50.9 | 6 |
| 18.3L | $18.00 |
3/7 | 24/01/2025 | 21 | NR up to 90 | $8,000.00 | Geelong | 1609m | Neutral | Michael Bellman | 1:55.0 | 6 |
| 1.6L | $6.50 |
1/3 | 11/08/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Maryborough | 2190m | M Bellman | 0 |
| 5L | $0.00 | ||
1/4 | 20/08/2023 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Maryborough | 2190m | M J Bellman | 0 |
| 8L | $0.00 |

Driver: David Moran
Stats
Comments
Last start 8th (Sr1) over 2190m at Shepparton, at the bell was 7th-15.4m 2WWC beaten 17 m by Followtheace (2:41.30) in NR 65 or better on February 25 at $12. Two runs back game effort despite getting well back, when 3rd (Fr6) over 1650m at this track was 8th-15.9m 2WWC at the bell, beaten 10 m by Tango Tara (1:55.70) in No NR on November 20 at $2.20. Can progress.
Last Starts 33 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
2/2 | 27/03/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Shepparton | 2190m | Ryan Sanderson | 0 |
| 0.2L | $0.00 | ||
8/10 | 25/02/2025 | 97 | NR 65 or better | $8,000.00 | Shepparton | 2190m | Neutral | Chris Alford | 1:58.5 | 1 |
| 17.1L | $12.00 |
4/4 | 20/02/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Shepparton | 2190m | Ryan Sanderson | 0 |
| 1L | $0.00 | ||
3/8 | 20/11/2024 | 11 | No NR | $10,000.00 | Bendigo | 1650m | Neutral | Chris Alford | 1:52.9 | 6 |
| 10.1L | $2.20 |
1/10 | 09/11/2024 | 7 | NR 80 to 89 | $17,500.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Chris Alford | 1:55.1 | 5 |
| 0.1L | $3.00 |
2/8 | 02/11/2024 | 7 | NR 80 to 89 | $17,500.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Chris Alford | 1:57.2 | 5 |
| 0.2L | $4.00 |
3/10 | 26/10/2024 | 7 | NR 80 to 89 | $17,500.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Chris Alford | 1:54.0 | 3 |
| 4.8L | $3.10 |
1/12 | 19/10/2024 | 15 | NR 70 to 79 | $15,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Chris Alford | 1:55.4 | 4 |
| 0.2L | $4.20 |

Driver: Ellen Tormey
Stats
Comments
Six-year-old gelding who has plenty of ability. Unlucky last start 7th (Sr1) over 1740m at Riverina Paceway beaten 8 m by Boom (2:04.60) in NR up to 90 on April 4 at $3.10. Tricky draw again but he can find winning form.
Last Starts 25 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
7/9 | 04/04/2025 | 10 | NR up to 90 | $9,790.00 | Wagga | 1740m | Fast | Harrison Ross | 1:55.2 | 1 |
| 8.9L | $3.10 |
6/9 | 25/03/2025 | 10 | NR 65 or better | $8,000.00 | Swan Hill | 1750m | Neutral | Ellen Tormey | 1:52.9 | 7 |
| 4.2L | $4.20 |
3/8 | 15/03/2025 | 14 | NR up to 105 | $17,500.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Ellen Tormey | 1:53.1 | 5 |
| 2.4L | $21.00 |
9/10 | 01/03/2025 | 20 | No NR | $22,500.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Ellen Tormey | 1:54.6 | 3 |
| 16.4L | $151.00 |
1/4 | 17/02/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bendigo | 2150m | Ellen Tormey | 0 |
| 4L | $0.00 | ||
10/12 | 09/02/2025 | 244 | NR 65 or better | $8,000.00 | Swan Hill | 1750m | Neutral | Ellen Tormey | 1:52.5 | 4 |
| 13.0L | $10.00 |
6/10 | 10/06/2024 | 9 | NR up to 120 | $50,000.00 | Bankstown | 2540m | Neutral | Cameron Hart | 1:59.2 | 3 |
| 22.0L | $6.50 |
1/7 | 22/05/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Good | Cameron Hart | 0 |
| 1.2L | $0.00 |