Bendigo Race 1 - Apg Yearling Sales Vicbred Super Series (2Yo Colts & Geldings) (1St Heat)
USYK (5) has had a month off since fading out as a hot favourite last start but was going very well prior with three successive wins, one of them in the Youthful Stakes at Melton. Has the speed to push forward from this barrier. Strong claims. SHORELINE DREAM (10) kicked off the campaign with a win in SA before manners let him down last start. Has trialled since. Cops a second row draw but hails from a yard that is always tough to stop in this series. LE CARDINAL (4) did a good job to come from a back row draw for a 1.7m second on debut at Bendigo. This is tougher but draws better and is open to improvement. MAJOR BLITZ (1) gets the ace draw and is going well, taking his strike rate to 50 per cent by scoring from the back row last start.

Driver: Allan McDonough
Stats
Comments
Last start won by 1.4 m (Sr2) at Ararat (2:11.30) beating We Favour Rosie in NR 53 to 58 on October 27 at $4.60. Can be competitive again from the inside draw.
Last Starts 11 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/9 | 27/10/2025 | 24 | NR 53 to 58 | $6,000.00 | Ararat | 1790m | Neutral | Allan McDonough | 1:58.0 | 2 |
| 1.4L | $4.60 |
| 4/8 | 03/10/2025 | 41 | NR 51 to 59 | $6,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Allan McDonough | 1:54.7 | 5 |
| 7.2L | $6.50 |
| 6/7 | 23/08/2025 | 13 | No NR | $20,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Jason Lee | 1:53.2 | 6 |
| 22.2L | $8.50 |
| 1/6 | 10/08/2025 | 133 | 0-1 WIN | $6,000.00 | Cranbourne | 1609m | Neutral | Allan McDonough | 1:58.6 | 5 |
| 4.5L | $3.20 |
| 1/7 | 22/07/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Terang | 2180m | Jason Lee | 0 |
| 1L | $0.00 | ||
| 2/2 | 30/03/2025 | 7 | NMT 1 LTW | $14,000.00 | Launceston | 1680m | Neutral | Jacob Duggan | 1:57.7 | 1 |
| 6.0L | $3.00 |
| 1/7 | 23/03/2025 | - | MAIDEN | $14,000.00 | Launceston | 1680m | Neutral | Allan McDonough | 1:58.6 | 7 |
| 9.9L | $1.45 |
| 3/7 | 11/03/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Melton | 1720m | Good | Allan McDonough | 0 |
| 9L | $0.00 |

Driver: Kerryn Manning
Stats
Comments
Chasing a hat-trick. Last start won by 2.5 m as favourite after showing early speed, (Fr4) at Ararat (2:11.80) beating Guaranteed Trouble in 0-4 WINS on October 27 at $2.30. Hard to leave out on current form. Draws well and is in form so can play a role in the finish.
Last Starts 11 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/8 | 27/10/2025 | 42 | 0-4 WINS | $6,000.00 | Ararat | 1790m | Neutral | Kerryn Manning | 1:58.5 | 4 |
| 2.5L | $2.30 |
| 1/10 | 15/09/2025 | 9 | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Stawell | 1785m | Neutral | Kerryn Manning | 1:57.6 | 1 |
| 1.9L | $1.70 |
| 5/8 | 06/09/2025 | 19 | No NR | $25,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Kerryn Manning | 1:56.6 | 1 |
| 40.5L | $23.00 |
| 2/8 | 18/08/2025 | - | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Ararat | 2195m | Neutral | Kerryn Manning | 2:02.2 | 4 |
| 1.7L | $4.60 |
| 2/6 | 12/08/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Melton | 1720m | Good | C J Slater | 0 |
| 4.3L | $0.00 | |
| 4/5 | 13/07/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Maryborough | 2190m | Neil McCallum | 0 |
| 3L | $0.00 |

Driver: Amy Day
Stats
Comments
Comes here second-up after eight weeks. Lacklustre first-up performance when 10th (Fr4) over 1650m after showing early speed at this track was 2nd-0.96 at the bell, beaten 16 m by Harmony Halo (2:) in 2yo MAIDEN on September 10 at $12. Must lift.
Last Starts 58 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10/10 | 10/09/2025 | 114 | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Bendigo | 1650m | Neutral | Amy Day | 1:57.1 | 4 |
| 16.6L | $12.00 |
| 5/9 | 19/05/2025 | 10 | NR up to 49 | $4,000.00 | Terang | 1680m | Neutral | Amy Day | 1:58.6 | 2 |
| 17.6L | $17.00 |
| 10/11 | 09/05/2025 | - | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Hamilton | 1660m | Neutral | Amy Day | 1:57.1 | 1 |
| 74.3L | $4.60 |
| 3/6 | 22/04/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Terang | 2180m | Amy Day | 0 |
| 20L | $0.00 |

Driver: Matthew Craven
Stats
Comments
Two-year-old colt facing the starter for the second time. At debut good run when 2nd (Sr2) over 1650m at this track beaten 1.75 m by Most Exciting (1:57.20) in 2yo MAIDEN on October 28 at $34. Looks to have ability and strips fitter.
Last Starts 10 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/10 | 28/10/2025 | - | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Bendigo | 1650m | Neutral | Amy Day | 1:54.3 | 2 |
| 1.7L | $34.00 |
| 5/6 | 21/10/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Terang | 2180m | Amy Day | 0 |
| 1L | $0.00 | ||
| 3/7 | 22/07/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Terang | 2180m | Matthew Craven | 0 |
| 11L | $0.00 |

Driver: Nathan Jack
Stats
Comments
Failed to impress last start; 5th (Fr5) over 1720m after showing early speed at Melton, at the bell was leading 1.29 beaten 30 m by Moonlight Moth (2:00.10) in 2yo No NR on October 4 at $1.90. Showed ability the outing before when he won by 14 m as favourite when quickly away, (Fr2) at Melton (2:01.00) beating Island Yankee in 2yo No NR CG on August 23 at $1.55 at the bell was leading 3.2m 2WNC. Capable and should be relay off a recent trial win.
Last Starts 8 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/5 | 30/10/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Shepparton | 2190m | Nathan Jack | 0 |
| 0.2L | $0.00 | ||
| 5/6 | 04/10/2025 | 42 | No NR | $20,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Nathan Jack | 1:52.3 | 5 |
| 28.6L | $1.90 |
| 1/7 | 23/08/2025 | 8 | No NR | $20,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Nathan Jack | 1:53.2 | 2 |
| 14.3L | $1.55 |
| 1/9 | 15/08/2025 | 7 | NR up to 47 | $9,790.00 | Wagga | 1740m | Neutral | Nathan Jack | 1:55.4 | 3 |
| 10.2L | $1.22 |
| 1/8 | 08/08/2025 | 16 | NR up to 48 | $9,790.00 | Wagga | 2270m | Fast | Nathan Jack | 1:56.7 | 8 |
| 1.6L | $2.30 |
| 2/9 | 23/07/2025 | 8 | 0-1 WIN | $8,000.00 | Bendigo | 2150m | Neutral | D Jack | 1:57.1 | 1 |
| 3.9L | $3.20 |
| 1/11 | 15/07/2025 | 14 | 0-1 WIN | $6,000.00 | Shepparton | 2190m | Neutral | D Jack | 1:59.2 | 1 |
| 0.2L | $6.00 |
| 2/4 | 26/06/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Cobram | 2170m | D Jack | 0 |
| 2L | $0.00 | ||
| 1/5 | 06/03/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Shepparton | 1690m | D Jack | 0 |
| 6L | $0.00 |

Driver: Tasmyn Potter
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Comments
Last start was driven from back in the field when 8th (Fr7) over 1650m at this track beaten 30 m by Seaside Boy (1:55.70) in 2yo MAIDEN on October 28 at $126. Two runs back surrendered the lead and finished 4th (Fr2) over 1690m after showing early pace at Shepparton was 3rd-3.75 at the bell, beaten 10 m by Captain Molly (2:01.60) in 2yo MAIDEN on October 21 at $11. This looks a tough test.
Last Starts 10 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/10 | 28/10/2025 | 7 | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Bendigo | 1650m | Neutral | Tasmyn Potter | 1:52.8 | 7 |
| 27.6L | $126.00 |
| 4/10 | 21/10/2025 | 150 | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Shepparton | 1690m | Neutral | Tasmyn Potter | 1:55.8 | 2 |
| 10.5L | $11.00 |
| 5/8 | 24/05/2025 | 10 | No NR | $150,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Tasmyn Potter | 1:55.8 | 2 |
| 30.5L | $31.00 |
| 3/8 | 14/05/2025 | 15 | No NR | $10,000.00 | Bendigo | 1650m | Neutral | Tasmyn Potter | 1:54.8 | 1 |
| 28.4L | $41.00 |
| 2/7 | 29/04/2025 | - | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Shepparton | 1690m | Neutral | Chris Alford | 1:58.1 | 6 |
| 12.9L | $13.00 |
| 2/5 | 17/04/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Shepparton | 1690m | M Burnett | 0 |
| 10L | $0.00 |

Driver: Leigh Sutton
Stats
Comments
Solid performance when beaten by 1.1 m finishing second behind Lotusbird at Riverina Paceway over 1740m in a NR up to 47 on October 10 at $1.60. Then a handy effort when beaten by 2.25 m finishing third after being driven well back, behind Fourth Response at Riverina Paceway over 2270m in a NR up to 48 on October 24 at $7. Going along well. Can play a role.
Last Starts 14 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/8 | 24/10/2025 | 14 | NR up to 48 | $9,790.00 | Wagga | 2270m | Fast | Nathan Jack | 1:57.4 | 8 |
| 2.3L | $7.00 |
| 2/8 | 10/10/2025 | 48 | NR up to 47 | $9,790.00 | Wagga | 1740m | Fast | Nathan Jack | 1:55.8 | 4 |
| 1.1L | $1.60 |
| 1/5 | 02/10/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Shepparton | 1690m | Leigh Sutton | 0 |
| 0.3L | $0.00 | ||
| 2/7 | 23/08/2025 | 8 | No NR | $20,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Mark Pitt | 1:53.2 | 3 |
| 14.3L | $6.50 |
| 1/9 | 15/08/2025 | 16 | NR up to 55 | $9,790.00 | Wagga | 1740m | Neutral | Nathan Jack | 1:54.9 | 6 |
| 2.1L | $2.25 |
| 1/8 | 30/07/2025 | 15 | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Bendigo | 1650m | Neutral | Nathan Jack | 1:57.2 | 1 |
| 3.0L | $1.28 |
| 2/11 | 15/07/2025 | - | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Shepparton | 1690m | Neutral | Mark Pitt | 1:56.5 | 7 |
| 6.0L | $3.60 |
| 2/4 | 03/07/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Shepparton | 1690m | Mark Pitt | 0 |
| 3L | $0.00 |

Driver: Chris Alford
Stats
Comments
Comes here second-up after two weeks. Lacklustre first-up performance when was driven from back in the field when 5th (Fr4) over 2180m at Kilmore was 6th-14.15 at the bell, beaten 15 m by Snippet (2:40.30) in 2yo NR up to 55 on October 23 at $15. Needs to do more. May improve.
Last Starts 10 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/4 | 28/10/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Melton | 1720m | Good | Chris Alford | 0 |
| 6.5L | $0.00 | |
| 5/6 | 23/10/2025 | 152 | NR up to 55 | $6,000.00 | Kilmore | 2180m | Neutral | Chris Alford | 1:58.3 | 4 |
| 15.1L | $15.00 |
| 1/4 | 19/10/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Cranbourne | 1609m | Chris Alford | 0 |
| 3L | $0.00 | ||
| 1/4 | 12/10/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Cranbourne | 1609m | Ryan Sanderson | 0 |
| 2L | $0.00 | ||
| 2/8 | 24/05/2025 | 10 | No NR | $150,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Chris Alford | 1:55.8 | 7 |
| 15.2L | $21.00 |
| 7/8 | 14/05/2025 | 10 | No NR | $10,000.00 | Bendigo | 1650m | Neutral | Chris Alford | 1:54.8 | 3 |
| 43.7L | $2.50 |
| 1/7 | 04/05/2025 | - | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Cranbourne | 1609m | Neutral | Chris Alford | 1:55.9 | 6 |
| 23.9L | $1.45 |

Driver: Anthony Butt
Stats
Comments
Last start good run when 3rd (Sr1) over 2180m at Kilmore was 4th-7.75 at the bell, beaten 9 m by Snippet (2:40.30) in 2yo NR up to 55 on October 23 at $19. Two runs back won by 4.5 m after showing early speed, (Fr2) at Shepparton (2:44.30) beating Fiction File in 2yo MAIDEN on September 16 at $2.90 at the bell was leading 2.13. Can give a good account.
Last Starts 15 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/6 | 23/10/2025 | 37 | NR up to 55 | $6,000.00 | Kilmore | 2180m | Neutral | Anthony Butt | 1:58.3 | 1 |
| 9.5L | $19.00 |
| 1/6 | 14/10/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Melton | 1720m | Good | Anthony Butt | 0 |
| 18.6L | $0.00 | |
| 1/7 | 16/09/2025 | 10 | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Shepparton | 2190m | W | Anthony Butt | 2:00.7 | 2 |
| 4.3L | $2.90 |
| 2/8 | 06/09/2025 | 14 | No NR | $25,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Anthony Butt | 1:56.6 | 4 |
| 13.9L | $51.00 |
| 5/7 | 23/08/2025 | 9 | No NR | $20,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Anthony Butt | 1:53.2 | 5 |
| 21.7L | $61.00 |
| 3/8 | 14/08/2025 | - | NR up to 55 | $6,000.00 | Kilmore | 1690m | Neutral | Anthony Butt | 1:58.9 | 4 |
| 1.7L | $8.50 |
| 1/4 | 05/08/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Melton | 1720m | Good | Anthony Butt | 0 |
| 2.2L | $0.00 |

Driver: Mark Pitt
Stats
Comments
Failed to impress last start; was well beaten after breaking at Melton on October 18. Showed ability the outing before when he won by 6 m as favourite (Fr1) at Globe Derby Park (2:11.60) beating Centrefold Star in 2yo No NR on October 4 at $1.22. Has trialled since breaking last time and is a player with even luck from the back row.
Last Starts 17 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/8 | 21/10/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Terang | 2180m | Amy Day | 0 |
| 2L | $0.00 | ||
| 8/9 | 18/10/2025 | 14 | No NR | $20,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Mark Pitt | 1:54.3 | 1 |
| 34.0L | $7.50 |
| 1/9 | 04/10/2025 | 132 | No NR | $10,000.00 | Globe Derby | 1800m | Neutral | Wayne Hill | 1:57.7 | 1 |
| 6.1L | $1.22 |
| 1/4 | 15/09/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Geelong | 1609m | Allan McDonough | 0 |
| 1.5L | $0.00 | ||
| 1/6 | 25/05/2025 | 51 | MAIDEN | $14,000.00 | Launceston | 1680m | Neutral | Mark Yole | 1:57.7 | 5 |
| 24.5L | $1.30 |
| 5/6 | 04/04/2025 | - | No NR | $10,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | James Herbertson | 1:56.1 | 5 |
| 27.5L | $6.00 |