Bendigo (H) Race 5 - Smartloans Bendigo Pace
IAMAHUNTER (11) made a good start for the new yard when he drew on this row and made a long run to finish 2 metres from the winner in second at this venue and distance last week. Big chance to go one better. KALKADOON DREAMING (6) covered ground last week and bombed the start prior but the previous form was strong including three successive wins. Could bounce back to that form. BETTER BLUE BOYS (7) produced a good effort last time out when he finished second at Swan Hill adding to a string of top-four finishes that includes two wins at Mildura. Go well. TOPHUT JOHNY (8) draws on the second line but must be respected after winning his past two starts, the latest at this venue three weeks ago.

Driver: Trent Fiscalini
Stats
Comments
Didn't do much at the last run, was driven from back in the field when 9th (Fr7) over 2150m at this track, beaten 40 m by I Of The Hurrikane (2:38.10) in NR 50 to 55 on April 30 at $81. Before that was well back in the run when 5th (Fr5) over 2180m at Stawell, beaten 35 m by Torque Power (2:42.10) in NR 50 to 55 on April 18 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 |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
9/9 | 30/04/2025 | 12 | NR 50 to 55 | $6,000.00 | Bendigo | 2150m | Neutral | Laura Wilson | 1:58.3 | 7 |
| 39.3L | $81.00 |
5/8 | 18/04/2025 | 185 | NR 50 to 55 | $6,000.00 | Stawell | 2180m | Neutral | K P Hargreaves | 1:59.7 | 5 |
| 35.0L | $41.00 |
5/6 | 13/04/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Maryborough | 2190m | K Hargreaves | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 | ||
6/8 | 06/04/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Maryborough | 2190m | K Hargreaves | 0 |
| 6L | $0.00 | ||
9/10 | 15/10/2024 | 7 | NR 50 to 55 | $6,000.00 | Shepparton | 1690m | Neutral | K P Hargreaves | 1:54.8 | 6 |
| 35.8L | $101.00 |
12/12 | 08/10/2024 | 49 | NR 50 to 55 | $6,000.00 | Shepparton | 2190m | Neutral | K P Hargreaves | 1:58.0 | 6 |
| 24.0L | $81.00 |
9/9 | 20/08/2024 | 19 | NR 55 to 64 | $8,000.00 | Shepparton | 2190m | Neutral | K P Hargreaves | 2:00.0 | 1 |
| 15.0L | $61.00 |
4/10 | 01/08/2024 | 8 | NR 50 to 55 | $7,000.00 | Kilmore | 2180m | Neutral | Jordan Leedham | 1:59.6 | 1 |
| 10.5L | $31.00 |

Driver: Reagan Clarke
Stats
Comments
Didn't do much last time out, 8th (Fr4) over 1690m after racing wide at Shepparton, beaten 24 m by Soap And Bubbles (2:02.30) in NR up to 55 M on May 4 at $6. Before that 7th (Fr2) over 1690m after showing early pace at Shepparton was 5th-9.7m 2WWC at the bell, beaten 15 m by Apache Plume (2:03.30) in NR 45 to 51 on April 29 at $2.80. Facing a tough assignment this time around.
Last Starts 10 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
8/9 | 04/05/2025 | 5 | NR up to 55 | $8,000.00 | Shepparton | 1690m | Neutral | R L Clarke | 1:56.4 | 4 |
| 24.4L | $6.00 |
7/12 | 29/04/2025 | 12 | NR 45 to 51 | $6,000.00 | Shepparton | 1690m | Neutral | R L Clarke | 1:57.4 | 2 |
| 15.8L | $2.80 |
4/11 | 17/04/2025 | 15 | NR 50 to 55 | $6,000.00 | Ballarat | 1710m | Neutral | R L Clarke | 1:53.8 | 1 |
| 6.7L | $31.00 |
8/11 | 02/04/2025 | 6 | NR 50 to 55 | $6,000.00 | Bendigo | 2150m | Neutral | R L Clarke | 1:57.4 | 3 |
| 22.4L | $10.00 |
4/12 | 27/03/2025 | 13 | NR 51 to 56 | $7,000.00 | Kilmore | 2180m | Neutral | R L Clarke | 1:58.0 | 1 |
| 15.4L | $15.00 |
5/9 | 14/03/2025 | 8 | NR 50 to 55 | $6,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | R L Clarke | 1:58.3 | 4 |
| 5.8L | $16.00 |
2/6 | 26/10/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bacchus Marsh | 1940m | Reagan Clarke | 0 |
| 6L | $0.00 | ||
2/3 | 19/10/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Maryborough | 2190m | R Clarke | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 |

Driver: Glenn Bull
Stats
Comments
Resuming after two-and-a-half years off the scene. Finished off last campaign when well beaten into fifth after being driven well back, behind Classie American at this track over 1650m in a 4yo+ NR up to 50 on October 5 2022 at $6. One of the exotic chances.
Last Starts 9 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
2/6 | 05/05/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bendigo | 2150m | Glenn Bull | 0 |
| 16L | $0.00 | ||
5/6 | 14/04/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bendigo | 2150m | Glenn Bull | 0 |
| 25L | $0.00 | ||
5/9 | 05/10/2022 | 7 | NR up to 50 | $7,000.00 | Bendigo | 1650m | R | Glenn Bull | 1:57.6 | 7 |
| 18.7L | $6.00 |
5/7 | 28/09/2022 | 3 | NR up to 53 | $7,000.00 | Bendigo | 2150m | Neutral | Glenn Bull | 2:00.7 | 5 |
| 15.3L | $12.00 |
4/10 | 25/09/2022 | 9 | NR up to 50 | $7,000.00 | Cranbourne | 2080m | Neutral | Glenn Bull | 2:00.2 | 2 |
| 5.8L | $6.50 |
4/11 | 16/09/2022 | 8 | NR up to 51 | $7,000.00 | Shepparton | 2190m | Neutral | N R Jack | 2:00.4 | 7 |
| 7.5L | $11.00 |
1/10 | 08/09/2022 | 9 | NR up to 47 | $4,500.00 | Kilmore | 2180m | Soft | Glenn Bull | 2:07.1 | 5 |
| 0.1L | $4.00 |
4/7 | 30/08/2022 | 13 | NR 44 to 52 | $4,500.00 | Bendigo | 2150m | Neutral | J C Brewin | 2:00.8 | 2 |
| 8.3L | $11.00 |

Driver: Josh Duggan
Stats
Comments
Last start was driven from back in the field when 7th (Fr7) over 1690m at Shepparton beaten 20 m by Soap And Bubbles (2:02.30) in NR up to 55 M on May 4 at $8. At her previous start game effort when 2nd (Sr3) over 1770m at Albury, beaten 3 m by Dove Lake (2:11.40) in NR up to 52 M on May 2 at $4. Can make her presence felt.
Last Starts 10 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
7/9 | 04/05/2025 | 2 | NR up to 55 | $8,000.00 | Shepparton | 1690m | Neutral | A L Turnbull | 1:56.4 | 7 |
| 20.6L | $8.00 |
2/10 | 02/05/2025 | 5 | NR up to 52 | $9,790.00 | Albury | 1770m | Fast | Donna Castles | 1:59.4 | 3 |
| 2.9L | $4.00 |
7/10 | 27/04/2025 | 7 | NR 50 to 55 | $6,000.00 | Swan Hill | 2240m | Neutral | Josh Duggan | 1:57.6 | 3 |
| 24.8L | $81.00 |
10/11 | 20/04/2025 | 10 | NR up to 60 | $8,000.00 | Echuca | 2160m | Neutral | Josh Duggan | 1:58.7 | 4 |
| 20.8L | $26.00 |
6/11 | 10/04/2025 | 17 | NR 51 to 56 | $7,000.00 | Kilmore | 1690m | Neutral | John Caldow | 1:55.8 | 4 |
| 5.0L | $23.00 |
2/4 | 06/04/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Kyabram | 2130m | C A Godden | 0 |
| 8L | $0.00 | ||
6/7 | 24/03/2025 | 146 | NR 51 to 56 | $4,000.00 | Cobram | 2170m | Neutral | Josh Duggan | 1:56.8 | 1 |
| 24.5L | $9.00 |
2/4 | 16/03/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Kyabram | 2130m | C A Godden | 0 |
| 1L | $0.00 |

Driver: Abby Sanderson
Stats
Comments
Last start was well back in the run when 6th (Fr6) over 2170m at Albury, beaten 20 m by Bolanalong (2:43.00) in NR up to 50 on May 2 at $151. Two runs back raced just off the speed and boxed on; won by 5 m when quickly away, (Fr4) at Kilmore (2:04.60) beating Peppercorn Barry in 4yo+ MAIDEN on April 24 at $23 at the bell was 3rd-3.6m on the pegs. Prefer others on this occasion.
Last Starts 12 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
6/8 | 02/05/2025 | 8 | NR up to 50 | $9,790.00 | Albury | 2170m | Fast | Mikayla Towers | 2:00.9 | 6 |
| 20.7L | $151.00 |
1/11 | 24/04/2025 | 14 | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Kilmore | 1690m | Neutral | Abby Sanderson | 1:58.6 | 4 |
| 5.1L | $23.00 |
5/11 | 10/04/2025 | 11 | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Kilmore | 1690m | Neutral | Kevin Weidenbach | 1:57.3 | 1 |
| 28.9L | $23.00 |
5/6 | 30/03/2025 | 3 | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Cranbourne | 2080m | Neutral | Abby Sanderson | 2:03.8 | 6 |
| 42.7L | $23.00 |
7/8 | 27/03/2025 | 163 | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Kilmore | 1690m | Neutral | Abby Sanderson | 2:02.3 | 5 |
| 11.7L | $31.00 |
2/8 | 20/03/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Shepparton | 2190m | Kevin Weidenbach | 0 |
| 8L | $0.00 | ||
9/9 | 15/10/2024 | 36 | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Shepparton | 2190m | Neutral | Kevin Weidenbach | 1:59.8 | 1 |
| 216.2L | $19.00 |
3/4 | 29/08/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Shepparton | 2190m | P Weidenbach | 0 |
| 31L | $0.00 |

Driver: Connor Clarke
Stats
Comments
Two back was beaten by 8 m finishing fourth behind Mussel Shoals at Echuca over 1755m in a NR 45 to 50 on April 20 at $3.40. Then a handy effort when beaten by 5.5 m finishing second behind Epic Orion at Swan Hill over 2240m in a NR up to 49 on April 27 at $5. Strong chance.
Last Starts 17 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
2/9 | 27/04/2025 | 7 | NR up to 49 | $4,000.00 | Swan Hill | 2240m | Neutral | Connor Clarke | 2:01.9 | 1 |
| 5.6L | $5.00 |
4/8 | 20/04/2025 | 16 | NR 45 to 50 | $6,000.00 | Echuca | 1755m | Neutral | Connor Clarke | 1:58.1 | 4 |
| 8.5L | $3.40 |
1/11 | 04/04/2025 | 7 | NR up to 49 | $6,000.00 | Mildura | 2190m | Neutral | Luke Dunne | 1:59.4 | 5 |
| 0.1L | $21.00 |
1/9 | 28/03/2025 | 7 | NR up to 49 | $4,000.00 | Mildura | 2190m | Neutral | Connor Clarke | 2:01.0 | 1 |
| 0.3L | $21.00 |
4/10 | 21/03/2025 | 14 | NR up to 49 | $4,000.00 | Mildura | 2190m | Neutral | Ryan Sanderson | 2:01.9 | 6 |
| 10.8L | $17.00 |
10/10 | 07/03/2025 | 9 | NR up to 49 | $4,000.00 | Mildura | 2190m | Neutral | Wayne Hill | 2:02.0 | 5 |
| 48.6L | $6.50 |
1/4 | 26/05/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Echuca | 2160m | D J Costa | 0 |
| 0.2L | $0.00 | ||
4/5 | 06/09/2023 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Hamilton | 2160m | M J Bellman | 0 |
| 20.5L | $0.00 |

Driver: Chris Alford
Stats
Comments
10-year-old gelding is racing in fine form. Won his last two outings at this track and Ballarat. Last start posted a big 5.5 m win when driven back in the field, (Fr6) held up early, at this track (2:40.60) beating Salsboy in NR up to 49 on April 23 at $5 at the bell was leading 0.8m on the pegs. Expected to go on with it.
Last Starts 21 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1/9 | 23/04/2025 | 6 | NR up to 49 | $4,000.00 | Bendigo | 2150m | Neutral | Chris Alford | 2:00.2 | 6 |
| 5.5L | $5.00 |
1/8 | 17/04/2025 | 8 | NR 40 to 45 | $4,000.00 | Ballarat | 1710m | Neutral | Jack Laugher | 1:58.5 | 3 |
| 1.4L | $2.20 |
4/11 | 09/04/2025 | 6 | NR up to 49 | $4,000.00 | Bendigo | 1650m | Neutral | Chris Alford | 1:56.0 | 7 |
| 9.8L | $23.00 |
4/12 | 03/04/2025 | 8 | NR 39 to 44 | $4,000.00 | Ballarat | 1710m | Neutral | Greg Sugars | 1:57.0 | 4 |
| 13.7L | $19.00 |
6/12 | 26/03/2025 | 13 | NR up to 45 | $4,000.00 | Bendigo | 1650m | Neutral | Chris Alford | 1:55.6 | 6 |
| 14.3L | $15.00 |
5/8 | 13/03/2025 | 36 | NR 43 to 49 | $4,000.00 | Ballarat | 1710m | Neutral | Chris Alford | 1:57.1 | 2 |
| 11.9L | $10.00 |
2/6 | 26/09/2022 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bendigo | 2150m | Ryan Duffy | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 | ||
1/9 | 20/08/2020 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Shepparton | 2190m | W Cole | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 |

Driver: Ben Xiriha
Stats
Comments
Last start 8th (Fr5) over 1720m after showing early speed at Melton beaten 20 m by Neon Tiger (2:04.20) in NR 43 to 49 on April 25 at $6. Before that, 6th (Sr2) over 1755m at Echuca, at the bell was 6th-8m 2WWC beaten 12 m by Mussel Shoals (2:08.70) in NR 45 to 50 on April 20 at $3.20. Chance to bounce back.
Last Starts 19 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
8/9 | 25/04/2025 | 5 | NR 43 to 49 | $4,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | W | Ewa Justice | 1:56.2 | 5 |
| 20.5L | $6.00 |
6/8 | 20/04/2025 | 10 | NR 45 to 50 | $6,000.00 | Echuca | 1755m | Neutral | Ewa Justice | 1:58.1 | 2 |
| 12.8L | $3.20 |
2/12 | 10/04/2025 | 8 | NR 46 to 50 | $6,000.00 | Kilmore | 1690m | Neutral | James Herbertson | 1:56.7 | 4 |
| 0.1L | $3.00 |
1/10 | 02/04/2025 | 14 | NR 43 to 49 | $6,000.00 | Maryborough | 1690m | Neutral | James Herbertson | 1:55.7 | 3 |
| 5.3L | $2.50 |
1/11 | 19/03/2025 | 7 | NR 43 to 48 | $6,000.00 | Bendigo | 1650m | Neutral | James Herbertson | 1:55.2 | 4 |
| 13.9L | $2.25 |
7/10 | 12/03/2025 | 24 | NR 45 to 50 | $6,000.00 | Maryborough | 1690m | Neutral | Jackie Barker | 1:56.8 | 3 |
| 9.2L | $3.80 |
3/7 | 12/10/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Maryborough | 2190m | D Krafft | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 | ||
1/5 | 07/10/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bendigo | 2150m | D W Krafft | 0 |
| 2L | $0.00 |

Driver: Ellen Tormey
Stats
Comments
Two back was well beaten into fourth behind Ozzie Corka at Kilmore over 2180m in a NR 50 to 55 on April 24 at $10. Then a handy effort when beaten by 3 m finishing third after being driven well back, behind Lorimermajor at this track over 1650m in a NR 50 to 55 on May 7 at $31. Solid prospects again.
Last Starts 7 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
3/10 | 07/05/2025 | 13 | NR 50 to 55 | $6,000.00 | Bendigo | 1650m | Neutral | Ellen Tormey | 1:55.5 | 6 |
| 2.9L | $31.00 |
4/9 | 24/04/2025 | 15 | NR 50 to 55 | $6,000.00 | Kilmore | 2180m | Neutral | Ellen Tormey | 1:58.5 | 4 |
| 13.2L | $10.00 |
8/11 | 09/04/2025 | 7 | NR 50 to 56 | $6,000.00 | Bendigo | 2150m | Neutral | Ellen Tormey | 1:57.0 | 3 |
| 12.2L | $34.00 |
4/11 | 02/04/2025 | 28 | NR 50 to 55 | $6,000.00 | Bendigo | 2150m | Neutral | Ellen Tormey | 1:57.4 | 1 |
| 15.6L | $26.00 |
7/9 | 05/03/2025 | 176 | NR 50 to 55 | $6,000.00 | Bendigo | 2150m | Neutral | Ellen Tormey | 1:58.3 | 1 |
| 12.9L | $9.50 |
4/6 | 17/02/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bendigo | 2150m | Ellen Tormey | 0 |
| 8L | $0.00 | ||
11/11 | 10/09/2024 | 13 | NR 50 to 55 | $6,000.00 | Shepparton | 2190m | Neutral | Josh Duggan | 1:58.8 | 7 |
| 129.2L | $51.00 |
1/6 | 20/03/2023 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bendigo | 2150m | E J Tormey | 0 |
| 2L | $0.00 |

Driver: Mark Pitt
Stats
Comments
Improved last start with a good run when 2nd (Sr2) over 1650m at this track was 4th-7.05 at the bell, beaten 2 m by Goodtime Captain (1:59.30) in 0-2 WINS on May 7 at $5.50. Rates highly. Strong claims.
Last Starts 7 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
2/10 | 07/05/2025 | 12 | 0-2 WINS | $6,000.00 | Bendigo | 1650m | Neutral | Mark Pitt | 1:56.3 | 2 |
| 2.0L | $5.50 |
10/10 | 25/04/2025 | 4 | NR 45 to 51 | $6,000.00 | Cobram | 1670m | Neutral | R W Maguire | 1:56.9 | 5 |
| 39.9L | $19.00 |
1/8 | 21/04/2025 | 100 | MAIDEN | $6,940.00 | Coolamon | 1760m | Neutral | Blake Jones | 2:00.2 | 3 |
| 1.9L | $1.90 |
4/6 | 07/04/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Leeton | 1758m | Good | R W Maguire | 0 |
| 25L | $0.00 | |
2/5 | 31/03/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Leeton | 1758m | Good | R W Maguire | 0 |
| 5L | $0.00 | |
7/10 | 11/01/2025 | 10 | MAIDEN | $14,890.00 | Temora | 2000m | Neutral | R W Maguire | 2:05.4 | 2 |
| 8.5L | $6.50 |
6/10 | 01/01/2025 | 6 | 0-2 WINs | $9,790.00 | Leeton | 1758m | Fast | R W Maguire | 1:59.3 | 1 |
| 11.5L | $6.50 |
7/8 | 26/12/2024 | 1039 | MAIDEN | $12,240.00 | Leeton | 1758m | Neutral | R W Maguire | 2:01.4 | 4 |
| 90.8L | $7.50 |