Bendigo (H) Race 6 - Forty Winks Pace
LE TWIST (4) resumes from a spell of four months after winning two of three starts in her first Australian campaign, coming from the back row to score at her last appearance at Maryborough. Has upside so can make a winning return. THE ANSWER (1) placed here fresh before a fifth as favourite last time at Melton. Building in fitness and should enjoy an economical run from this draw. BULLDOG KHAN (7) raced parked when beaten 6m last time but had won his previous two outings so deserves another chance. HERAKLES (6) has been producing some decent efforts from the back row of late including an Echuca win three back. Go well.

Driver: Chris Alford
Stats
Comments
Last start 5th (Fr1) over 1720m after showing early speed at Melton was 7th-9.66 at the bell, beaten 11 m by Le Belle Bijoux (2:01.10) in NR up to 79 M on May 3 at $2.30. Before that, a game effort despite getting well back, when 3rd (Fr6) over 2150m at this track was 11th-13.62 at the bell, beaten 1.75 m by Ferrigno (2:36.30) in NR 50 to 56 on April 9 at $3.20. Big chance from this draw.
Last Starts 11 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
5/11 | 03/05/2025 | 24 | NR up to 79 | $15,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Ryan Sanderson | 1:53.3 | 1 |
| 11.8L | $2.30 |
3/11 | 09/04/2025 | 179 | NR 50 to 56 | $6,000.00 | Bendigo | 2150m | Neutral | Chris Alford | 1:57.0 | 6 |
| 1.7L | $3.20 |
1/6 | 22/03/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Maryborough | 2190m | M Bellman | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 | ||
2/3 | 17/03/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bendigo | 2150m | Liam Older | 0 |
| 3L | $0.00 | ||
8/12 | 12/10/2024 | 7 | No NR | $150,000.00 | Melton | 2760m | Neutral | Michelle Phillips | 1:56.2 | 6 |
| 23.9L | $151.00 |
4/7 | 05/10/2024 | 21 | No NR | $20,000.00 | Melton | 2760m | Neutral | Michelle Phillips | 2:00.4 | 5 |
| 12.4L | $101.00 |
9/12 | 14/09/2024 | 7 | No NR | $150,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Michelle Phillips | 1:55.5 | 4 |
| 19.6L | $151.00 |
3/11 | 07/09/2024 | 9 | No NR | $20,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Michelle Phillips | 1:54.2 | 1 |
| 9.8L | $71.00 |

Driver: Jack Laugher
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Comments
Last start was driven from back in the field when 6th (Fr7) over 2150m at this track, at the bell was 9th-14.58 beaten 6 m by Lilly Lotus (2:36.40) in NR 56 to 64 on May 7 at $21. Before that, 7th (Sr3) over 1690m at Shepparton was 8th-14.7m 2WWC at the bell, beaten 15 m by Big Sledge Hammer (2:02.50) in NR 53 to 59 on April 22 at $11. Could be ready to show more.
Last Starts 7 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
6/10 | 07/05/2025 | 15 | NR 56 to 64 | $7,000.00 | Bendigo | 2150m | Neutral | Jack Laugher | 1:57.0 | 7 |
| 6.3L | $21.00 |
7/11 | 22/04/2025 | 126 | NR 53 to 59 | $6,000.00 | Shepparton | 1690m | Neutral | Abby Sanderson | 1:56.6 | 3 |
| 15.3L | $11.00 |
1/5 | 14/04/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bendigo | 2150m | Jack Laugher | 0 |
| 2L | $0.00 | ||
5/8 | 17/12/2024 | 11 | NR 55 to 64 | $8,000.00 | Shepparton | 2190m | Neutral | Ellen Tormey | 2:01.6 | 3 |
| 8.6L | $4.60 |
7/9 | 06/12/2024 | 15 | NR up to 55 | $9,790.00 | Wagga | 1740m | Fast | Ellen Tormey | 1:54.0 | 1 |
| 5.9L | $3.80 |
1/10 | 21/11/2024 | 8 | 0-2 WINS | $6,000.00 | Ballarat | 1710m | Neutral | Ellen Tormey | 1:56.1 | 1 |
| 5.1L | $1.60 |
2/12 | 13/11/2024 | 28 | NR 50 to 55 | $6,000.00 | Charlton | 2100m | Neutral | Abby Sanderson | 1:59.0 | 5 |
| 0.3L | $3.00 |
1/3 | 07/10/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bendigo | 2150m | Jack Laugher | 0 |
| 4L | $0.00 |

Driver: Josh Duggan
Stats
Comments
Didn't do much at the last run, 10th (Fr4) over 1720m after showing early speed and racing wide at Melton, beaten 35 m by Royal Division (2:00.90) in NR 60 to 72 on May 3 at $17. Before that was driven from back in the field when 8th (Fr7) over 2240m at Melton was 9th-12.54 at the bell, beaten 11 m by Ubetta Knot (2:42.60) in NR 60 to 69 on April 19 at $41. Form not up to scratch.
Last Starts 11 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
10/10 | 03/05/2025 | 14 | NR 60 to 72 | $10,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Josh Duggan | 1:53.1 | 4 |
| 36.2L | $17.00 |
8/9 | 19/04/2025 | 7 | NR 60 to 69 | $10,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Chris Alford | 1:56.8 | 7 |
| 11.9L | $41.00 |
4/11 | 12/04/2025 | 7 | NR 60 to 69 | $10,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Chris Alford | 1:52.4 | 1 |
| 11.2L | $21.00 |
8/12 | 05/04/2025 | 7 | NR 60 to 69 | $10,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Chris Alford | 1:58.6 | 5 |
| 6.7L | $34.00 |
3/12 | 29/03/2025 | 7 | 0W/15 0K stake | $15,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Chris Alford | 1:55.6 | 3 |
| 3.6L | $26.00 |
9/12 | 22/03/2025 | 14 | NR 60 to 69 | $10,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Chris Alford | 1:57.7 | 1 |
| 12.2L | $21.00 |
3/5 | 01/07/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Melton | 1720m | C A Alford | 0 |
| 1.7L | $0.00 | ||
3/3 | 22/06/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bacchus Marsh | 1940m | C A Alford | 0 |
| 4L | $0.00 |

Driver: Mark Pitt
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Comments
Returns from the paddock. Previously first up won by 13 m as favourite (Fr5) at Geelong (1:53.70) beating Bona Khan in NR 50 to 55 on December 6 at $1.10. First-up winner in the past and is a leading contender.
Last Starts 117 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1/12 | 17/01/2025 | 14 | NR 50 to 55 | $10,000.00 | Maryborough | 2190m | Neutral | Mark Pitt | 1:56.5 | 3 |
| 7.1L | $2.10 |
4/10 | 03/01/2025 | 28 | NR 50 to 55 | $6,000.00 | Maryborough | 2190m | Neutral | Mark Pitt | 1:57.5 | 2 |
| 2.6L | $1.04 |
1/7 | 06/12/2024 | 168 | NR 50 to 55 | $6,000.00 | Geelong | 1609m | Neutral | Allan McDonough | 1:53.7 | 5 |
| 13.1L | $1.10 |
8/13 | 21/06/2024 | 5 | $14,130.00 | Addington | 1980m | Neutral | Samantha Ottley | 1:56.1 | 5 |
| 21.1L | $66.00 | |
5/13 | 16/06/2024 | 17 | $10,830.00 | Addington | 1980m | Neutral | Samantha Ottley | 1:58.8 | 6 |
| 6.8L | $18.40 | |
12/12 | 30/05/2024 | 11 | $15,450.00 | Addington | 1980m | Neutral | S J Ottley | 1:57.3 | 5 |
| 56.2L | $12.00 |

Driver: Ellen Tormey
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Comments
Last start 9th (Sr6) over 2240m at Melton was 10th-14.18 at the bell, beaten 13 m by Jilliby Illuminate (2:41.10) in 0W/15 0K stake on May 10 at $101. Two runs back won by 6 m when quickly away, (Fr3) at this track (2:37.90) beating Credulous in NR 56 to 64 on April 30 at $5 at the bell was leading 3.68. Not keen.
Last Starts 4 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
9/11 | 10/05/2025 | 10 | 0W/15 0K stake | $15,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Ellen Tormey | 1:55.8 | 6 |
| 13.8L | $101.00 |
1/8 | 30/04/2025 | 11 | NR 56 to 64 | $7,000.00 | Bendigo | 2150m | Neutral | Ellen Tormey | 1:58.2 | 3 |
| 6.2L | $5.00 |
6/10 | 19/04/2025 | 399 | 0W/15 0K stake | $15,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Ellen Tormey | 1:55.9 | 3 |
| 12.6L | $34.00 |
2/6 | 07/04/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bendigo | 2150m | Ellen Tormey | 0 |
| 4L | $0.00 | ||
8/9 | 16/03/2024 | 6 | NR up to 80 | $20,400.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Neutral | W H Rixon | 1:52.4 | 7 |
| 13.2L | $11.00 |
7/9 | 10/03/2024 | 7 | $10,000.00 | Birchip | 2150m | Neutral | E J Tormey | 1:59.3 | 1 |
| 29.2L | $3.20 | |
3/10 | 03/03/2024 | 185 | NR 70 to 95 | $12,000.00 | Boort | 2250m | Neutral | E J Tormey | 1:59.7 | 3 |
| 6.1L | $5.50 |
2/4 | 20/02/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Shepparton | 2190m | S Boyington | 0 |
| 30L | $0.00 | ||
4/10 | 31/08/2023 | 17 | $10,000.00 | Shepparton | 2190m | Neutral | E J Tormey | 1:55.3 | 3 |
| 18.2L | $26.00 |

Driver: Ryan Sanderson
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Comments
Won three starts back at Echuca over 2160m NR 55 to 64 on February 16. Last time out 4th (Sr2) over 1690m at Shepparton was 9th-17m 2WWC at the bell, beaten 3.5 m by Arnies Army (2:01.70) in NR up to 65 on April 29 at $9.50. Among the chances.
Last Starts 15 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
4/10 | 29/04/2025 | 10 | NR up to 65 | $8,000.00 | Shepparton | 1690m | Neutral | Mark Pitt | 1:55.9 | 2 |
| 3.6L | $9.50 |
9/10 | 19/04/2025 | 62 | NR 60 to 69 | $10,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Mark Pitt | 1:56.4 | 1 |
| 15.1L | $15.00 |
1/9 | 16/02/2025 | 11 | NR 55 to 64 | $7,000.00 | Echuca | 2160m | Neutral | Mark Pitt | 1:59.2 | 2 |
| 1.7L | $3.50 |
8/9 | 05/02/2025 | 8 | NR 56 to 62 | $7,000.00 | Bendigo | 2150m | Neutral | Mark Pitt | 1:57.5 | 5 |
| 19.5L | $2.00 |
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 |
1/5 | 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: Ashley Manton
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Comments
Failed to impress last start; 6th (Fr5) over 1720m after showing early pace at Melton, beaten 6 m by Hez All Rock (2:02.20) in NR 60 to 72 on May 3 at $4.80. Showed ability the race before when he posted a big 3.5 m win after showing early speed, (Fr1) at Melton (2:41.30) beating Centofellie in 0W/15 0K stake on April 19 at $34 at the bell was leading 2.08. Can bounce back.
Last Starts 11 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
6/8 | 03/05/2025 | 14 | NR 60 to 72 | $10,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Ashley Manton | 1:54.3 | 5 |
| 6.0L | $4.80 |
1/10 | 19/04/2025 | 9 | 0W/15 0K stake | $15,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Ashley Manton | 1:55.9 | 1 |
| 3.6L | $34.00 |
1/11 | 10/04/2025 | 15 | NR 51 to 56 | $7,000.00 | Kilmore | 1690m | Neutral | Ashley Manton | 1:55.8 | 3 |
| 1.3L | $18.00 |
8/12 | 26/03/2025 | 7 | NR 56 to 64 | $7,000.00 | Bendigo | 1650m | Neutral | Stacie Carbone | 1:52.5 | 2 |
| 31.4L | $34.00 |
7/8 | 19/03/2025 | 7 | NR 56 to 62 | $7,000.00 | Bendigo | 2150m | Neutral | Ashley Manton | 1:58.7 | 3 |
| 19.6L | $34.00 |
10/10 | 12/03/2025 | 274 | NR 56 to 62 | $7,000.00 | Bendigo | 1650m | Neutral | Ashley Manton | 1:54.8 | 6 |
| 18.1L | $151.00 |
3/6 | 19/06/2023 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bendigo | 2150m | A J Manton | 0 |
| 2L | $0.00 | ||
2/7 | 11/04/2022 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bendigo | 2150m | Taylor Youl | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 |

Driver: Sean O'Sullivan
Stats
Comments
Finished up last campaign with a win at Charlton, but hasn't been as effective this campaign with a first-up effort 6th (Sr5) over 2240m at Melton, beaten 21 m by Frugal Fare (2:41.00) in 0W/15 0K stake on March 29 at $23. Then last time 10th (Sr3) over 2240m at Melton, at the bell was 9th-14.24 beaten 16 m by Chasing Rex (2:42.10) in NR 60 to 69 on April 19 at $21. Others rate better.
Last Starts 25 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
10/10 | 19/04/2025 | 21 | NR 60 to 69 | $10,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Neil McCallum | 1:56.4 | 3 |
| 16.5L | $21.00 |
6/12 | 29/03/2025 | 101 | 0W/15 0K stake | $15,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Neil McCallum | 1:55.6 | 5 |
| 21.4L | $23.00 |
2/6 | 22/03/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Maryborough | 2190m | N McCallum | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 | ||
1/4 | 15/03/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Maryborough | 2190m | N McCallum | 0 |
| 1L | $0.00 | ||
1/9 | 18/12/2024 | 10 | NR 55 to 60 | $8,000.00 | Charlton | 1609m | Neutral | S J P O'Sullivan | 1:57.6 | 2 |
| 2.9L | $3.10 |
1/11 | 08/12/2024 | 16 | NR 55 to 64 | $9,000.00 | Gunbower | 2030m | Neutral | Neil McCallum | 1:58.1 | 2 |
| 0.2L | $11.00 |
6/8 | 22/11/2024 | 8 | NR 56 to 65 | $8,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Neil McCallum | 1:54.4 | 3 |
| 7.6L | $9.50 |
8/10 | 14/11/2024 | 16 | NR 56 to 62 | $8,000.00 | Kilmore | 1690m | Neutral | Neil McCallum | 1:57.2 | 3 |
| 38.5L | $4.80 |

Driver: Jordan Leedham
Stats
Comments
Last start was well back in the run when 8th (Fr6) over 1720m after showing early speed and racing wide at Melton beaten 24 m by Le Belle Bijoux (2:01.10) in NR up to 79 M on May 3 at $26. At the start before 9th (Fr5) over 1720m after being wide early at Melton was 4th-11.51 at the bell, beaten 11 m by Sweetpassion (2:01.00) in NR 70 to 79 on April 19 at $23. Capable of a better showing.
Last Starts 11 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
8/11 | 03/05/2025 | 14 | NR up to 79 | $15,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Alex Ashwood | 1:53.3 | 6 |
| 24.4L | $26.00 |
9/11 | 19/04/2025 | 7 | NR 70 to 79 | $15,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Mark Pitt | 1:53.2 | 5 |
| 11.3L | $23.00 |
8/11 | 12/04/2025 | 21 | NR up to 79 | $15,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Kerryn Manning | 1:53.2 | 4 |
| 17.4L | $81.00 |
5/8 | 22/03/2025 | 7 | NR up to 75 | $15,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Jordan Leedham | 1:57.5 | 6 |
| 16.0L | $41.00 |
1/10 | 15/03/2025 | 7 | 0W/15 0K stake | $15,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | James Herbertson | 1:54.8 | 2 |
| 1.1L | $21.00 |
4/12 | 08/03/2025 | 7 | NR 60 to 69 | $10,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Jordan Leedham | 1:57.0 | 1 |
| 10.9L | $21.00 |
1/3 | 19/05/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Maryborough | 2190m | J Herberston | 0 |
| 3L | $0.00 | ||
1/3 | 05/02/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Mildura | 2190m | A W Coad | 0 |
| 60L | $0.00 |