Bendigo Race 5 - Aldebaran Park Bendigo Trotters Cup (Group 3)

Driver: Leigh Sutton
Stats
Comments
Chasing a hat-trick. Last start won by 4 m (10m Fr1) at Cobram (3:26.30) beating El Conqueror in No NR on December 28 at $5.50 at the bell was leading 4.4. Hard to leave out on current form.
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 | 28/12/2025 | 5 | No NR | $10,000.00 | Cobram | 2678m | Neutral | Leigh Sutton | 2:03.5 | 0 |
| 3.8L | $5.50 |
| 1/12 | 23/12/2025 | 9 | NR 50 to 55 | $6,000.00 | Shepparton | 2190m | Neutral | John Caldow | 2:00.1 | 5 |
| 11.3L | $6.00 |
| 3/11 | 14/12/2025 | 12 | No NR | $10,000.00 | Gunbower | 2630m | Neutral | Tasmyn Potter | 2:04.9 | 2 |
| 12.6L | $17.00 |
| 2/10 | 02/12/2025 | 34 | NR up to 55 | $6,000.00 | Shepparton | 2190m | Neutral | John Caldow | 2:00.6 | 1 |
| 15.1L | $6.00 |
| 3/7 | 29/10/2025 | 11 | No NR | $10,000.00 | Shepparton | 2190m | Neutral | Tasmyn Potter | 2:01.5 | 0 |
| 6.9L | $3.70 |
| 2/4 | 23/10/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Cobram | 2170m | S Boyington | 0 |
| 20L | $0.00 | ||
| 7/7 | 18/10/2025 | 11 | No NR | $8,500.00 | Globe Derby | 2645m | Neutral | A L Turnbull | 2:06.2 | 1 |
| 328.3L | $9.50 |
| 1/7 | 02/10/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Shepparton | 2190m | Leigh Sutton | 0 |
| 2L | $0.00 |

Driver: Nathan Jack
Stats
Comments
Last start 3rd (30m Fr1) over 2678m at Cobram was 6th-16.6 at the bell, beaten 14 m by Bennie And The Jets (3:26.30) in No NR on December 28 at $15. Two runs back 6th (Fr4) over 1720m at Melton, beaten 30 m by Alrighty (2:06.10) in NR 60 to 71 on November 8 at $5.50.
Last Starts 11 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/8 | 28/12/2025 | 50 | No NR | $10,000.00 | Cobram | 2678m | Neutral | Nathan Jack | 2:03.5 | 0 |
| 14.2L | $15.00 |
| 1/3 | 20/11/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Shepparton | 2190m | Nathan Jack | 0 |
| 1L | $0.00 | ||
| 6/7 | 08/11/2025 | 105 | NR 60 to 71 | $15,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Soft | Nathan Jack | 1:57.9 | 4 |
| 28.9L | $5.50 |
| 4/7 | 30/10/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Shepparton | 2190m | Nathan Jack | 0 |
| 0.3L | $0.00 | ||
| 7/11 | 26/07/2025 | 7 | NR 72 to 87 | $17,500.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Kerryn Manning | 1:58.3 | 1 |
| 19.3L | $13.00 |
| 2/8 | 19/07/2025 | 14 | NR 70 to 85 | $17,500.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Kerryn Manning | 1:55.9 | 2 |
| 7.5L | $19.00 |
| 4/7 | 05/07/2025 | 7 | NR 60 to 71 | $10,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Kerryn Manning | 1:57.6 | 6 |
| 7.8L | $7.00 |
| 8/8 | 28/06/2025 | 7 | NR 72 to 87 | $17,500.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Ellen Tormey | 1:56.9 | 2 |
| 18.9L | $8.00 |

Driver: Ellen Tormey
Stats
Comments
Well beaten last start by Bennie And The Jets, who he meets again; when 25 metres fifth at Cobram over 2678m in a No NR race on December 28.
Last Starts 11 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/8 | 28/12/2025 | 8 | No NR | $10,000.00 | Cobram | 2678m | Neutral | Ellen Tormey | 2:03.5 | 0 |
| 26.8L | $6.00 |
| 11/11 | 20/12/2025 | 8 | NR 70 to 79 | $15,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Ellen Tormey | 1:55.7 | 1 |
| 169.4L | $21.00 |
| 3/10 | 12/12/2025 | 11 | NR 73 to 87 | $17,500.00 | Geelong | 1609m | Neutral | Ellen Tormey | 1:56.9 | 1 |
| 7.9L | $15.00 |
| 2/8 | 01/12/2025 | 2 | NR 55 or better | $8,000.00 | Maryborough | 2190m | Neutral | James Herbertson | 2:03.2 | 0 |
| 9.8L | $2.30 |
| 1/8 | 29/11/2025 | 20 | 1W/15 0K stake | $15,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Ellen Tormey | 1:59.4 | 4 |
| 2.7L | $18.00 |
| 5/11 | 09/11/2025 | 7 | No NR | $15,000.00 | St Arnaud | 2520m | Neutral | Ellen Tormey | 2:04.6 | 2 |
| 18.5L | $5.00 |
| 1/3 | 25/08/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bendigo | 2150m | Ross Graham | 0 |
| 2L | $0.00 | ||
| 2/2 | 18/08/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bendigo | 2150m | Ross Graham | 0 |
| 20L | $0.00 |

Driver: Stephen Boyington
Stats
Comments
Last start 4th (40m Fr2) over 2678m at Cobram was 3rd-4.6 at the bell, beaten 15 m by Bennie And The Jets (3:26.30) in No NR on December 28 at $4.20. Two runs back came from midfield and won by 8 m (10m Fr7) at Gunbower (3:25.00) beating El Conqueror in No NR on December 14 at $5 at the bell was leading 2.4.
Last Starts 11 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/8 | 28/12/2025 | 14 | No NR | $10,000.00 | Cobram | 2678m | Neutral | Stephen Boyington | 2:03.5 | 0 |
| 15.2L | $4.20 |
| 1/11 | 14/12/2025 | 15 | No NR | $10,000.00 | Gunbower | 2630m | Neutral | Stephen Boyington | 2:04.9 | 0 |
| 8.2L | $5.00 |
| 7/8 | 29/11/2025 | 27 | No NR | $17,500.00 | Melton | 2760m | Neutral | Stephen Boyington | 2:00.6 | 1 |
| 22.7L | $17.00 |
| 2/3 | 20/11/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Shepparton | 2190m | Stephen Boyington | 0 |
| 1L | $0.00 | ||
| 5/11 | 02/11/2025 | 22 | NR 65 to 79 | $17,500.00 | Maryborough | 2190m | Neutral | Stephen Boyington | 1:57.7 | 6 |
| 31.9L | $21.00 |
| 9/9 | 11/10/2025 | 7 | NR 65 to 75 | $15,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Stephen Boyington | 1:57.3 | 2 |
| 29.7L | $8.00 |
| 5/10 | 04/10/2025 | 14 | NR 70 to 85 | $17,500.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Stephen Boyington | 1:57.4 | 4 |
| 16.9L | $17.00 |
| 2/4 | 28/08/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Cobram | 2170m | S Boyington | 0 |
| 5L | $0.00 |

Driver: Jordan Leedham
Stats
Comments
Meets Jilliby Ballerini again; was restrained, when 55 metres eighth at Cranbourne over 2080m in a No NR race on January 3.
Last Starts 5 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/8 | 03/01/2026 | 7 | No NR | $22,500.00 | Cranbourne | 2080m | Neutral | Anthony Butt | 1:57.8 | 7 |
| 53.7L | $71.00 |
| 11/12 | 27/12/2025 | 7 | NR 69 to 85 | $17,500.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Anthony Butt | 1:55.8 | 3 |
| 31.1L | $151.00 |
| 6/12 | 20/12/2025 | 8 | No NR | $17,500.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Anthony Butt | 1:58.4 | 5 |
| 18.0L | $151.00 |
| 8/10 | 12/12/2025 | 5 | NR 73 to 87 | $17,500.00 | Geelong | 1609m | Neutral | Anthony Butt | 1:56.9 | 1 |
| 21.4L | $151.00 |
| 4/10 | 07/12/2025 | 8 | No NR | $12,000.00 | Horsham | 2700m | Neutral | Anthony Butt | 2:05.7 | 0 |
| 17.1L | $81.00 |
| 8/8 | 29/11/2025 | 21 | No NR | $17,500.00 | Melton | 2760m | Neutral | Anthony Butt | 2:00.6 | 0 |
| 33.6L | $101.00 |
| 4/7 | 28/10/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Melton | 1720m | Good | Anthony Butt | 0 |
| 17.1L | $0.00 | |
| 3/6 | 07/10/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Melton | 2240m | Good | Anthony Butt | 0 |
| 4.4L | $0.00 |

Driver: Chris Svanosio
Stats
Comments
Two back was well beaten into second behind Im Bobby at Melton over 2240m in a No NR on December 20 at $5. Then a handy effort when well beaten into second after being driven well back, behind Jilliby Dreamlover at Cranbourne over 2080m in a NR 70 to 85 on January 3 at $11.
Last Starts 5 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/7 | 03/01/2026 | 14 | NR 70 to 85 | $17,500.00 | Cranbourne | 2080m | Neutral | Ross Payne | 1:59.2 | 5 |
| 10.6L | $11.00 |
| 2/12 | 20/12/2025 | 8 | No NR | $17,500.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Chris Svanosio | 1:58.4 | 7 |
| 10.3L | $5.00 |
| 4/10 | 12/12/2025 | 6 | NR 73 to 87 | $17,500.00 | Geelong | 1609m | Neutral | Chris Svanosio | 1:56.9 | 6 |
| 8.8L | $9.00 |
| 7/8 | 06/12/2025 | 7 | NR 70 to 85 | $17,500.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Ross Payne | 1:59.8 | 7 |
| 18.7L | $3.90 |
| 3/8 | 29/11/2025 | 35 | No NR | $17,500.00 | Melton | 2760m | Neutral | Chris Svanosio | 2:00.6 | 3 |
| 10.2L | $6.00 |
| 1/2 | 25/11/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Melton | 1720m | Good | Ross Payne | 0 |
| 21.4L | $0.00 | |
| 2/9 | 25/10/2025 | 21 | NR 70 to 79 | $15,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Chris Svanosio | 2:00.4 | 1 |
| 0.2L | $9.50 |
| 4/5 | 26/08/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Melton | 1720m | Good | Chris Svanosio | 0 |
| 8.3L | $0.00 |

Driver: Jack Laugher
Stats
Comments
Two back was well beaten into eighth after a quick start, behind Jilliby Dreamlover at Melton over 1720m in a NR 69 to 85 on December 27 at $81. Then a handy effort when well beaten into third after showing early speed, behind Jilliby Dreamlover at Cranbourne over 2080m in a NR 70 to 85 on January 3 at $34.
Last Starts 5 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/7 | 03/01/2026 | 7 | NR 70 to 85 | $17,500.00 | Cranbourne | 2080m | Neutral | Jack Laugher | 1:59.2 | 4 |
| 13.4L | $34.00 |
| 8/12 | 27/12/2025 | 15 | NR 69 to 85 | $17,500.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Jack Laugher | 1:55.8 | 7 |
| 18.5L | $81.00 |
| 5/10 | 12/12/2025 | 12 | NR 73 to 87 | $17,500.00 | Geelong | 1609m | Neutral | Jack Laugher | 1:56.9 | 5 |
| 10.6L | $14.00 |
| 3/10 | 30/11/2025 | 9 | No NR | $15,000.00 | Stawell | 2600m | Neutral | Jack Laugher | 2:05.4 | 0 |
| 4.0L | $8.00 |
| 5/7 | 21/11/2025 | 76 | NR 74 to 87 | $17,500.00 | Geelong | 1609m | Neutral | Blake Pace | 2:00.4 | 5 |
| 7.6L | $10.00 |
| 3/6 | 17/11/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Geelong | 2100m | Chris Svanosio | 0 |
| 4L | $0.00 | ||
| 2/3 | 08/11/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bacchus Marsh | 1940m | Blake Pace | 0 |
| 8L | $0.00 | ||
| 4/8 | 06/09/2025 | 14 | NR 70 to 85 | $17,500.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Jack Laugher | 1:56.6 | 6 |
| 7.9L | $8.50 |

Driver: John Caldow
Stats
Comments
Last start 3rd (Fr1) over 2080m at Cranbourne, beaten 21 m by Jilliby Ballerini (2:32.30) in No NR on January 3 at $31. Two runs back 10th (FT Fr3) over 2240m at Melton, well beaten by Im Bobby (2:47.00) in No NR on December 20 at $18.
Last Starts 5 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/8 | 03/01/2026 | 14 | No NR | $22,500.00 | Cranbourne | 2080m | Neutral | John Caldow | 1:57.8 | 1 |
| 21.8L | $31.00 |
| 10/12 | 20/12/2025 | 14 | No NR | $17,500.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | John Caldow | 1:58.4 | 3 |
| 188.3L | $18.00 |
| 4/8 | 06/12/2025 | 7 | NR 70 to 85 | $17,500.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | John Caldow | 1:59.8 | 2 |
| 4.3L | $8.00 |
| 4/8 | 29/11/2025 | 49 | No NR | $17,500.00 | Melton | 2760m | Neutral | John Caldow | 2:00.6 | 2 |
| 10.6L | $31.00 |
| 1/6 | 17/11/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Geelong | 2100m | Anthony Butt | 0 |
| 1L | $0.00 | ||
| 2/2 | 10/11/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bendigo | 2150m | Tristan Larsen | 0 |
| 4L | $0.00 | ||
| 7/9 | 11/10/2025 | 14 | NR up to 90 | $17,500.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | John Caldow | 1:58.8 | 1 |
| 22.7L | $9.00 |
| 2/8 | 27/09/2025 | 7 | NR 70 to 85 | $17,500.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | John Caldow | 1:57.0 | 3 |
| 1.8L | $7.50 |

Driver: Chris Alford
Stats
Comments
Didn't do much last start, was driven from back in the field when 7th (Fr3) over 2080m at Cranbourne beaten 45 m by Jilliby Ballerini (2:32.30) in No NR on January 3 at $51. Before that 4th (10m Fr1) over 2240m at Melton was 5th-12.61 at the bell, beaten 16 m by Im Bobby (2:47.00) in No NR on December 20 at $101.
Last Starts 5 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/8 | 03/01/2026 | 14 | No NR | $22,500.00 | Cranbourne | 2080m | Neutral | Chris Alford | 1:57.8 | 3 |
| 46.6L | $51.00 |
| 4/12 | 20/12/2025 | 14 | No NR | $17,500.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Kerryn Manning | 1:58.4 | 0 |
| 16.1L | $101.00 |
| 8/8 | 06/12/2025 | 28 | NR 70 to 85 | $17,500.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Chris Alford | 1:59.8 | 3 |
| 20.6L | $21.00 |
| 6/6 | 17/11/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Geelong | 2100m | Tristan Larsen | 0 |
| 1L | $0.00 | ||
| 5/5 | 10/11/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bendigo | 2150m | Tristan Larsen | 0 |
| 21L | $0.00 | ||
| 6/6 | 08/11/2025 | 28 | No NR | $22,500.00 | Melton | 2240m | Soft | John Caldow | 2:01.1 | 1 |
| 109.8L | $51.00 |
| 8/9 | 11/10/2025 | 7 | NR up to 90 | $17,500.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Chris Alford | 1:58.8 | 1 |
| 27.1L | $34.00 |
| 8/11 | 04/10/2025 | 14 | No NR | $30,000.00 | Melton | 2760m | Neutral | Chris Alford | 2:01.3 | 1 |
| 44.1L | $151.00 |

Driver: Kate Gath
Stats
Comments
Last start good run when 3rd (Fr2) over 2240m after showing early speed at Melton beaten 24 m by Keayang Zahara (2:44.00) in 4yo G1 No NR M on November 22 at $15. Two runs back won by 9 m after showing early speed, (Fr1) at Kilmore (2:45.80) beating Keayang Lavita in 4yo No NR M on November 13 at $2.60 at the bell was leading 2.63.
Last Starts 47 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/12 | 22/11/2025 | 9 | No NR | $60,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Kate Gath | 1:57.8 | 2 |
| 24.4L | $15.00 |
| 1/8 | 13/11/2025 | 11 | No NR | $10,000.00 | Kilmore | 2180m | Neutral | Kate Gath | 2:02.4 | 1 |
| 9.2L | $2.60 |
| 4/5 | 02/11/2025 | 22 | No NR | $30,000.00 | Maryborough | 2690m | Neutral | Kate Gath | 1:59.6 | 3 |
| 27.0L | $17.00 |
| 1/9 | 11/10/2025 | 7 | NR up to 90 | $17,500.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Kate Gath | 1:58.8 | 3 |
| 3.6L | $3.10 |
| 2/11 | 04/10/2025 | 14 | No NR | $30,000.00 | Melton | 2760m | Neutral | Kate Gath | 2:01.3 | 6 |
| 20.7L | $23.00 |
| 3/7 | 20/09/2025 | 84 | No NR | $22,500.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Kate Gath | 1:55.0 | 4 |
| 22.9L | $16.00 |
| 1/4 | 09/09/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Melton | 2240m | Good | Kate Gath | 0 |
| 14.8L | $0.00 | |
| 1/5 | 04/03/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Melton | 2240m | Good | Kate Gath | 0 |
| 0.2L | $0.00 |

Driver: Glen Craven
Stats
Comments
Last start won a big 14 m win as favourite when quickly away, (Fr4) at Cranbourne (2:32.30) beating Rockinwithattitude in No NR on January 3 at $1.07.
Last Starts 5 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/8 | 03/01/2026 | 50 | No NR | $22,500.00 | Cranbourne | 2080m | Neutral | Jason Lee | 1:57.8 | 4 |
| 14.2L | $1.07 |
| 1/3 | 22/12/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Terang | 2180m | Glen Craven | 0 |
| 5L | $0.00 | ||
| 8/10 | 14/11/2025 | 3 | $84,650.00 | Addington | 1980m | Fast | J P Lee | 1:57.0 | 6 |
| 24.8L | $1.40 | |
| 4/15 | 11/11/2025 | 9 | $350,880.00 | Addington | 3200m | Fast | J P Lee | 2:02.7 | 2 |
| 8.9L | $1.80 | |
| 1/5 | 02/11/2025 | 15 | No NR | $30,000.00 | Maryborough | 2690m | Neutral | Jason Lee | 1:59.6 | 4 |
| 14.7L | $1.20 |
| 2/12 | 18/10/2025 | 14 | No NR | $60,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Glen Craven | 1:55.1 | 2 |
| 2.2L | $5.00 |
| 1/11 | 04/10/2025 | 14 | No NR | $30,000.00 | Melton | 2760m | Neutral | Jason Lee | 2:01.3 | 3 |
| 20.7L | $2.30 |
| 1/3 | 22/07/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Terang | 2180m | Glen Craven | 0 |
| 0.2L | $0.00 |