Bendigo Race 3 - Smartloans Bendigo Pace
SALSBOY (9) looks close to a win having placed in his last three starts, the latest at this circuit when he led and fought on for a 6.4m third. That was in a higher-graded race so this looks winnable if things go his way from the back row. ROCKET ME (6) gave a good sight last start when he led and boxed on to place at Kilmore. Draws wider but can get into the finish again. TEX GOES BANG (10) had to work last start but had put together a string of top-four finishes prior including a Ballarat win so is worth another chance. MALAVA MISS (4) will be fitter for the resuming effort and is open to improvement so must be respected.

Driver: Christopher Shinn
Stats
Comments
Last start 5th (Fr1) over 1690m at Kilmore, at the bell was 3rd-8.2 beaten 12 m by Shezabluechip (2:04.60) in NR up to 39 on March 27 at $14. At her previous start 6th (Fr2) over 1690m at Kilmore, beaten 30 m by Sports Liner (2:03.80) in NR up to 39 on March 20 at $8. One to consider.
Last Starts 26 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
5/11 | 27/03/2025 | 7 | NR up to 39 | $4,000.00 | Kilmore | 1690m | Neutral | Christopher Shinn | 1:58.6 | 1 |
| 12.8L | $14.00 |
6/12 | 20/03/2025 | 9 | NR up to 39 | $4,000.00 | Kilmore | 1690m | W | Christopher Shinn | 1:57.8 | 2 |
| 31.1L | $8.00 |
6/11 | 11/03/2025 | 12 | NR up to 42 | $4,000.00 | Shepparton | 1690m | Neutral | Christopher Shinn | 1:57.2 | 2 |
| 13.6L | $31.00 |
5/12 | 27/02/2025 | 14 | NR up to 39 | $4,000.00 | Kilmore | 1690m | Neutral | Christopher Shinn | 1:58.1 | 3 |
| 27.0L | $19.00 |
5/12 | 13/02/2025 | 7 | NR up to 39 | $4,000.00 | Kilmore | 1690m | Neutral | Christopher Shinn | 1:58.6 | 1 |
| 7.3L | $26.00 |
9/10 | 06/02/2025 | 28 | NR up to 39 | $4,000.00 | Ballarat | 1710m | Neutral | Christopher Shinn | 1:59.1 | 1 |
| 12.6L | $17.00 |
1/6 | 25/11/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bendigo | 2150m | Christopher Shinn | 0 |
| 3L | $0.00 | ||
3/8 | 29/09/2022 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Shepparton | 2190m | C Shinn | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 |

Driver: George Chamouras
Stats
Comments
Improved last start with a solid effort when 3rd (Fr3) over 1690m after showing early speed at Shepparton, at the bell was 2nd-4.2m on the pegs beaten 5 m by Iamawingate (2:04.20) in NR 37 to 42 on April 8 at $71. Go well.
Last Starts 14 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
3/9 | 08/04/2025 | 6 | NR 37 to 42 | $4,000.00 | Shepparton | 1690m | Neutral | George Chamouras | 1:58.3 | 3 |
| 5.0L | $71.00 |
10/10 | 02/04/2025 | 9 | NR up to 49 | $4,000.00 | Bendigo | 2150m | Neutral | P G Chamouras | 1:59.5 | 2 |
| 36.7L | $151.00 |
10/12 | 24/03/2025 | 70 | NR up to 39 | $4,000.00 | Cobram | 2170m | Neutral | P G Chamouras | 2:00.8 | 1 |
| 53.9L | $101.00 |
3/5 | 16/03/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Kyabram | 2180m | P G Chamouras | 0 |
| 5L | $0.00 | ||
4/9 | 13/01/2025 | 6 | 2 WINs | $6,940.00 | Young | 2100m | Neutral | Micheal Day Jr | 2:02.7 | 1 |
| 15.6L | $151.00 |
7/8 | 07/01/2025 | 14 | 0-2 WINs | $6,940.00 | Temora | 1635m | Neutral | Peter McRae | 2:00.6 | 3 |
| 39.9L | $51.00 |
6/10 | 24/12/2024 | 7 | NR 37 to 39 | $6,940.00 | Young | 1720m | Neutral | J G Coney | 1:59.9 | 6 |
| 10.0L | $17.00 |
3/4 | 09/12/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Young | 1720m | Good | Todd Day | 0 |
| 32L | $0.00 |

Driver: Sean O'Sullivan
Stats
Comments
Won three starts back at this track over 1650m NR up to 36 on March 19. Last start 9th (Sr2) over 2180m at Kilmore beaten 35 m by Northern Terror (2:46.60) in NR 40 to 45 on April 10 at $31. Deserves another chance.
Last Starts 12 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
9/10 | 10/04/2025 | 10 | NR 40 to 45 | $6,000.00 | Kilmore | 2180m | Neutral | Louis Emerson | 2:03.0 | 2 |
| 34.8L | $31.00 |
3/10 | 31/03/2025 | 12 | NR 40 to 45 | $4,000.00 | Maryborough | 1690m | Neutral | Glenn Bull | 1:57.1 | 2 |
| 16.8L | $61.00 |
1/10 | 19/03/2025 | 6 | NR up to 36 | $5,000.00 | Bendigo | 1650m | Neutral | Glenn Bull | 1:59.5 | 5 |
| 0.2L | $13.00 |
6/8 | 13/03/2025 | 6 | NR up to 36 | $4,000.00 | Ballarat | 2200m | Neutral | Glenn Bull | 2:00.5 | 4 |
| 16.5L | $13.00 |
3/10 | 07/03/2025 | 9 | NR up to 39 | $4,000.00 | Geelong | 1609m | Neutral | Glenn Bull | 1:57.5 | 3 |
| 16.6L | $34.00 |
9/10 | 26/02/2025 | 7 | NR up to 39 | $4,000.00 | Charlton | 2100m | Neutral | Glenn Bull | 2:00.6 | 3 |
| 26.3L | $101.00 |
4/6 | 25/11/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bendigo | 2150m | Glenn Bull | 0 |
| 3L | $0.00 | ||
3/7 | 11/04/2022 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bendigo | 2150m | Glenn Bull | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 |

Driver: Ellen Tormey
Stats
Comments
Resumed when beaten 14 m fifth behind Northern Terror at Kilmore over 2180m in a NR 40 to 45 on April 10. Improver.
Last Starts 12 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
5/10 | 10/04/2025 | 74 | NR 40 to 45 | $6,000.00 | Kilmore | 2180m | Neutral | Stacie Carbone | 2:03.0 | 2 |
| 14.0L | $21.00 |
5/10 | 26/01/2025 | 10 | NR up to 49 | $4,000.00 | Cranbourne | 1609m | Neutral | Alex Ashwood | 1:57.8 | 3 |
| 16.5L | $6.00 |
4/10 | 16/01/2025 | 8 | NR 40 to 45 | $6,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Stacie Carbone | 1:57.7 | 1 |
| 7.8L | $6.00 |
4/9 | 08/01/2025 | 196 | NR 40 to 49 | $4,000.00 | Bendigo | 1650m | Neutral | Stacie Carbone | 1:56.4 | 3 |
| 6.4L | $71.00 |
1/4 | 30/12/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bendigo | 2150m | Stacie Carbone | 0 |
| 1L | $0.00 | ||
9/9 | 26/06/2024 | 6 | NR 40 to 44 | $4,500.00 | Echuca | 2160m | Neutral | Liam Older | 1:59.6 | 2 |
| 27.4L | $13.00 |
5/10 | 20/06/2024 | 7 | NR up to 49 | $4,500.00 | Shepparton | 2190m | Neutral | Liam Older | 2:02.2 | 5 |
| 4.7L | $19.00 |
3/6 | 12/05/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Maryborough | 2190m | Stacie Carbone | 0 |
| 16L | $0.00 |

Driver: Annalise Scott
Stats
Comments
Two back was beaten by 9 m finishing sixth behind Sir Sonny Maguire at this track over 2150m in a NR up to 49 on April 2 at $31. Then a handy effort when well beaten into third after showing early speed, behind Northern Terror at Kilmore over 2180m in a NR 40 to 45 on April 10 at $8. Nice effort last time. Can retain the good form.
Last Starts 12 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
3/10 | 10/04/2025 | 8 | NR 40 to 45 | $6,000.00 | Kilmore | 2180m | Neutral | Corey O'Donoghue | 2:03.0 | 1 |
| 10.6L | $8.00 |
6/10 | 02/04/2025 | 6 | NR up to 49 | $4,000.00 | Bendigo | 2150m | Neutral | Annalise Scott | 1:59.5 | 1 |
| 9.5L | $31.00 |
8/12 | 27/03/2025 | 9 | NR 40 to 45 | $4,000.00 | Kilmore | 1690m | Neutral | Annalise Scott | 1:57.7 | 3 |
| 11.8L | $4.40 |
8/12 | 18/03/2025 | 9 | NR up to 49 | $6,000.00 | Shepparton | 2190m | Neutral | A L Turnbull | 1:58.5 | 6 |
| 21.3L | $101.00 |
5/7 | 09/03/2025 | 7 | NR up to 49 | $4,000.00 | Wangaratta | 2210m | Neutral | Annalise Scott | 1:59.3 | 2 |
| 7.5L | $19.00 |
2/9 | 02/03/2025 | 5 | NR up to 49 | $6,000.00 | Boort | 1900m | Neutral | Annalise Scott | 2:01.7 | 2 |
| 11.3L | $13.00 |
5/7 | 25/11/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bendigo | 2150m | Michelle Phillips | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 | ||
4/5 | 06/05/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bendigo | 2150m | G Chamouris | 0 |
| 3L | $0.00 |

Driver: Liam Older
Stats
Comments
Last start was driven from back in the field when 6th (Fr3) over 1650m at this track was 9th-16.98 at the bell, beaten 14 m by I Of The Hurrikane (1:59.50) in NR up to 49 on April 9 at $21. At his previous start 7th (Fr5) over 2150m after racing wide at this track was 2nd-4.31 at the bell, beaten 11 m by Sir Sonny Maguire (2:39.60) in NR up to 49 on April 2 at $61. Capable of going a lot better.
Last Starts 13 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
6/9 | 09/04/2025 | 7 | NR up to 49 | $4,000.00 | Bendigo | 1650m | Neutral | Ellen Tormey | 1:56.6 | 3 |
| 14.0L | $21.00 |
7/10 | 02/04/2025 | 7 | NR up to 49 | $4,000.00 | Bendigo | 2150m | Neutral | Liam Older | 1:59.5 | 5 |
| 11.7L | $61.00 |
8/12 | 26/03/2025 | 14 | NR up to 45 | $4,000.00 | Bendigo | 1650m | Neutral | Liam Older | 1:55.6 | 5 |
| 18.7L | $61.00 |
10/11 | 12/03/2025 | 7 | NR 40 to 45 | $4,000.00 | Maryborough | 1690m | Neutral | Connor Clarke | 1:58.4 | 3 |
| 20.6L | $15.00 |
12/12 | 05/03/2025 | 17 | NR up to 49 | $4,000.00 | Bendigo | 1650m | Neutral | Ryan Sanderson | 1:55.2 | 3 |
| 34.1L | $26.00 |
6/9 | 16/02/2025 | 119 | NR 43 to 48 | $4,500.00 | Echuca | 1755m | Neutral | Liam Older | 1:58.2 | 5 |
| 23.7L | $151.00 |
2/4 | 10/02/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bendigo | 2150m | Liam Older | 0 |
| 4L | $0.00 | ||
3/3 | 20/01/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bendigo | 2150m | Liam Older | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 |

Driver: Josh Duggan
Stats
Comments
Didn't do much last start, was driven from back in the field when 9th (Fr6) over 1690m at Shepparton, beaten 25 m by Alta Bayamo (2:03.70) in NR 37 to 42 on April 8 at $14. Before that 9th (Sr3) over 1690m at Kilmore, at the bell was 7th-10.8 beaten 15 m by Playnice (2:03.60) in NR 40 to 45 on March 27 at $51. Has the task ahead.
Last Starts 14 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
9/11 | 08/04/2025 | 12 | NR 37 to 42 | $4,000.00 | Shepparton | 1690m | Neutral | Josh Duggan | 1:57.8 | 6 |
| 27.0L | $14.00 |
9/12 | 27/03/2025 | 15 | NR 40 to 45 | $4,000.00 | Kilmore | 1690m | Neutral | Josh Duggan | 1:57.7 | 3 |
| 15.5L | $51.00 |
6/11 | 12/03/2025 | 49 | NR 40 to 45 | $4,000.00 | Maryborough | 1690m | Neutral | Josh Duggan | 1:58.4 | 4 |
| 12.6L | $61.00 |
4/5 | 17/02/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bendigo | 2150m | Sean O'Sullivan | 0 |
| 3L | $0.00 | ||
8/8 | 22/01/2025 | 35 | NR up to 49 | $4,000.00 | Maryborough | 2190m | Neutral | Michael Bellman | 2:01.2 | 4 |
| 220.8L | $19.00 |
2/4 | 30/12/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bendigo | 2150m | Sean O'Sullivan | 0 |
| 1L | $0.00 | ||
11/12 | 18/12/2024 | 7 | NR up to 50 | $6,000.00 | Charlton | 2100m | Neutral | Kevin Weidenbach | 1:59.4 | 3 |
| 183.5L | $41.00 |
4/10 | 11/12/2024 | 28 | NR up to 49 | $4,500.00 | Bendigo | 1650m | Neutral | Josh Duggan | 1:56.5 | 4 |
| 17.8L | $126.00 |

Driver: Michael Bellman
Stats
Comments
Solid run when a close second behind Nothing Sweeter at Maryborough over 2190m in a NR 37 to 42 on April 2 at $17. Then a handy effort when beaten by 6 m finishing third after showing early speed, behind I Of The Hurrikane at this track over 1650m in a NR up to 49 on April 9 at $6. Top chance.
Last Starts 13 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
3/9 | 09/04/2025 | 7 | NR up to 49 | $4,000.00 | Bendigo | 1650m | Neutral | Michael Bellman | 1:56.6 | 5 |
| 6.4L | $6.00 |
2/10 | 02/04/2025 | 7 | NR 37 to 42 | $4,000.00 | Maryborough | 2190m | Neutral | Michael Bellman | 1:59.8 | 5 |
| 0.2L | $17.00 |
2/12 | 26/03/2025 | 7 | NR up to 45 | $4,000.00 | Bendigo | 1650m | Neutral | James Herbertson | 1:55.6 | 4 |
| 2.6L | $2.15 |
4/12 | 19/03/2025 | 7 | NR 37 to 42 | $5,000.00 | Bendigo | 2150m | Neutral | Lisa Miles | 1:59.6 | 1 |
| 9.6L | $6.00 |
8/11 | 12/03/2025 | 7 | NR 40 to 45 | $4,000.00 | Maryborough | 1690m | Neutral | Chris Alford | 1:58.4 | 1 |
| 15.4L | $4.40 |
10/12 | 05/03/2025 | 7 | NR up to 49 | $4,000.00 | Bendigo | 1650m | Neutral | Michael Bellman | 1:55.2 | 1 |
| 29.7L | $15.00 |
2/5 | 27/02/2023 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bendigo | 2150m | Tayla French | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 | ||
3/5 | 24/04/2022 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bendigo | 2150m | N L Milne | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 |

Driver: Greg Sugars
Stats
Comments
Last start 8th (Fr6) over 1650m after racing wide at this track, at the bell was 2nd-3.31 beaten 17 m by I Of The Hurrikane (1:59.50) in NR up to 49 on April 9 at $15. Before that, 4th (Fr1) over 1690m at Maryborough, at the bell was 7th-11.7m on the pegs beaten 17 m by Budd Sidewinder (2:03.00) in NR 40 to 45 on March 31 at $23. Can do a lot better in this suitable contest.
Last Starts 13 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
8/9 | 09/04/2025 | 9 | NR up to 49 | $4,000.00 | Bendigo | 1650m | Neutral | James Herbertson | 1:56.6 | 6 |
| 17.5L | $15.00 |
4/10 | 31/03/2025 | 12 | NR 40 to 45 | $4,000.00 | Maryborough | 1690m | Neutral | Josh Duggan | 1:57.1 | 1 |
| 17.6L | $23.00 |
3/12 | 19/03/2025 | 13 | NR 37 to 42 | $5,000.00 | Bendigo | 2150m | Neutral | James Herbertson | 1:59.6 | 3 |
| 7.5L | $5.50 |
1/9 | 06/03/2025 | 7 | NR 37 to 42 | $4,000.00 | Ballarat | 1710m | Neutral | James Herbertson | 1:57.2 | 4 |
| 2.3L | $3.10 |
2/12 | 27/02/2025 | 8 | NR up to 39 | $4,000.00 | Kilmore | 1690m | Neutral | James Herbertson | 1:58.1 | 6 |
| 18.0L | $4.00 |
7/11 | 19/02/2025 | 7 | NR up to 39 | $4,000.00 | Bendigo | 2150m | Neutral | James Herbertson | 2:00.1 | 7 |
| 12.0L | $6.50 |
6/6 | 06/02/2023 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bendigo | 2150m | R A Graham | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 | ||
5/6 | 03/10/2022 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bendigo | 2150m | S O'Sullivan | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 |

Driver: Jack Laugher
Stats
Comments
Comes here second-up after eight days. Lacklustre first-up performance when 10th (Sr3) over 1690m at Shepparton beaten 40 m by Alta Bayamo (2:03.70) in NR 37 to 42 on April 8 at $41. Others rate better.
Last Starts 14 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
10/11 | 08/04/2025 | 415 | NR 37 to 42 | $4,000.00 | Shepparton | 1690m | Neutral | S J P O'Sullivan | 1:57.8 | 3 |
| 39.6L | $41.00 |
6/6 | 17/03/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bendigo | 2150m | Sean O'Sullivan | 0 |
| 3L | $0.00 | ||
10/10 | 18/02/2024 | 11 | NR up to 42 | $4,500.00 | Gunbower | 2030m | Neutral | S J P O'Sullivan | 2:03.0 | 5 |
| 90.3L | $3.20 |
7/8 | 07/02/2024 | 15 | NR up to 50 | $6,000.00 | Ballarat | 1710m | Neutral | S J P O'Sullivan | 1:58.8 | 3 |
| 10.9L | $31.00 |
8/8 | 23/01/2024 | 8 | NR up to 55 | $7,000.00 | Melton | 1200m | Neutral | S J P O'Sullivan | 4 |
| 95.3L | $15.00 | |
4/10 | 15/01/2024 | 11 | NR up to 45 | $4,500.00 | Maryborough | 1690m | Neutral | S J P O'Sullivan | 1:58.6 | 5 |
| 7.8L | $4.80 |
8/10 | 04/01/2024 | 9 | NR up to 50 | $6,000.00 | Ballarat | 1710m | Neutral | S J P O'Sullivan | 1:59.5 | 5 |
| 20.6L | $19.00 |
4/5 | 20/11/2023 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bendigo | 2150m | Sean O'Sullivan | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 |