Bendigo Race 8 - Garrards Horse & Hound Trot
LILLYS TIGER (5) was fourth as favourite when first up for three months in the latest outing at Cranbourne. Will be fitter for that. Big chance in a suitable assignment. KYVALLEY JAGGER (9) made a nice return at his latest appearance six days ago, drawing wide but working forward and finishing 5.5 metres away in third at Kilmore. Draws on the second line but should be improved so he is capable of getting the job done. KARBINE (8) is looming as a real threat after a better effort last start, finishing third at Maryborough. Fitter again third-up and races well here. JACKIES GIFT (3) draws well and must be respected after scoring first-up last start by 3 metres at this venue.

Driver: Neil McCallum
Stats
Comments
Last start by 5.5 m when quickly away, (Fr1) at this track (2:02.70) beating Sammy Haller in 0-1 WIN on April 1 at $9. Up in grade but nicely drawn so may go on with it.
Last Starts 6 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/7 | 01/04/2026 | 6 | 0-1 WIN | $6,000.00 | Bendigo | 1650m | Neutral | Neil Mccallum | 1:59.7 | 1 |
| 5.3L | $9.00 |
| 2/11 | 26/03/2026 | - | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Kilmore | 1690m | W | Neil Mccallum | 2:04.8 | 6 |
| 0.1L | $12.00 |
| 3/4 | 23/03/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bendigo | 2150m | Neil Mccallum | 0 |
| 6L | $0.00 | ||
| 1/5 | 16/03/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Maryborough | 1690m | Michael Bellman | 0 |
| 1L | $0.00 |

Driver: Stephen Boyington
Stats
Comments
Racing consistently. Last start by 2 m as favourite when quickly away, (Fr5) at Shepparton (2:44.60) beating Shinelikethesun in 0-1 WIN on March 17 at $2.60 at the bell was leading 13.71. Drawn favourably and expected to be in the finish again.
Last Starts 21 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/12 | 17/03/2026 | 6 | 0-1 WIN | $6,000.00 | Shepparton | 2190m | Neutral | Stephen Boyington | 2:00.9 | 5 |
| 2.1L | $2.60 |
| 3/8 | 11/03/2026 | 8 | NR 40 to 45 | $4,000.00 | Bendigo | 2150m | Neutral | Stephen Boyington | 2:01.8 | 1 |
| 3.5L | $2.70 |
| 4/10 | 03/03/2026 | 5 | NR up to 50 | $6,000.00 | Shepparton | 2190m | Neutral | Stephen Boyington | 2:02.0 | 3 |
| 16.4L | $15.00 |
| 5/10 | 26/02/2026 | 40 | 0-1 WIN | $6,000.00 | Kilmore | 2180m | Neutral | Stephen Boyington | 2:03.2 | 3 |
| 35.9L | $5.50 |
| 3/7 | 19/02/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Shepparton | 2190m | Stephen Boyington | 0 |
| 3.2L | $0.00 | ||
| 10/12 | 17/01/2026 | 20 | NR up to 52 | $12,000.00 | Shepparton | 2190m | Fast | Stephen Boyington | 2:03.2 | 4 |
| 27.8L | $11.00 |
| 3/11 | 28/12/2025 | 5 | NR up to 52 | $6,000.00 | Cobram | 2170m | Neutral | Stephen Boyington | 2:02.3 | 3 |
| 3.4L | $3.80 |
| 2/4 | 09/12/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Shepparton | 1690m | Stephen Boyington | 0 |
| 5L | $0.00 |

Driver: Matt Newberry
Stats
Comments
Last start by 3 m when quickly away, (Fr7) at this track (2:42.10) beating Jessicas Story in NR up to 49 on March 25 at $5. Draws well so could take the next step.
Last Starts 13 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/10 | 25/03/2026 | 114 | NR up to 49 | $4,000.00 | Bendigo | 2150m | Neutral | Matthew Newberry | 2:01.3 | 7 |
| 2.9L | $5.00 |
| 1/2 | 04/02/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Canberra | 1770m | Good | Grant Forrest | 0 |
| 172L | $0.00 | |
| 9/10 | 01/12/2025 | 9 | NR up to 54 | $10,000.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | Will Rixon | 1:56.4 | 3 |
| 73.5L | $8.00 |
| 2/2 | 25/11/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Goulburn | 1710m | Good | Will Rixon | 0 |
| 19.7L | $0.00 | |
| 9/9 | 22/11/2025 | 19 | NR up to 85 | $20,400.00 | Menangle | 2300m | Neutral | Grant Forrest | 1:57.0 | 1 |
| 129.2L | $61.00 |
| 3/10 | 03/11/2025 | 13 | NR up to 54 | $10,000.00 | Penrith | 1720m | Neutral | Will Rixon | 1:59.2 | 3 |
| 6.0L | $2.60 |
| 1/10 | 21/10/2025 | 8 | NR up to 50 | $6,940.00 | Goulburn | 1710m | Neutral | Will Rixon | 1:57.9 | 4 |
| 1.9L | $2.30 |
| 8/8 | 13/10/2025 | 6 | NR up to 55 | $6,940.00 | Canberra | 1770m | Neutral | Grant Forrest | 1:58.5 | 5 |
| 207.4L | $7.00 |

Driver: Cameron Maggs
Stats
Comments
Last start 8th (Fr5) over 1720m after being wide early at Melton beaten 45 m by Farrokh (2:05.60) in 0W/15 0K stake on March 28 at $14. Before that, a game effort when 3rd (Sr1) over 1650m at this track was 7th-10.08 at the bell, beaten 3.5 m by Farrokh (2:01.10) in NR 50 to 55 on March 18 at $9. Can bounce back.
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 | 28/03/2026 | 10 | 0W/15 0K stake | $10,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Cameron Maggs | 1:57.6 | 5 |
| 43.0L | $14.00 |
| 3/12 | 18/03/2026 | 7 | NR 50 to 55 | $6,000.00 | Bendigo | 1650m | Neutral | Cameron Maggs | 1:58.1 | 1 |
| 3.6L | $9.00 |
| 5/9 | 11/03/2026 | 11 | NR 56 to 64 | $7,000.00 | Bendigo | 1650m | Neutral | Cameron Maggs | 1:57.1 | 3 |
| 11.9L | $51.00 |
| 7/10 | 28/02/2026 | 12 | 0W/15 0K stake | $15,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Cameron Maggs | 1:55.4 | 4 |
| 25.3L | $41.00 |
| 1/9 | 16/02/2026 | 327 | 0-1 WIN | $6,000.00 | Charlton | 1609m | Neutral | Cameron Maggs | 1:57.3 | 2 |
| 3.4L | $2.60 |
| 1/8 | 05/02/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Shepparton | 2190m | Cameron Maggs | 0 |
| 25L | $0.00 | ||
| 5/8 | 26/03/2025 | 7 | NR 50 to 55 | $6,000.00 | Bendigo | 1650m | Neutral | James Herbertson | 1:58.7 | 2 |
| 10.6L | $3.50 |
| 2/5 | 01/09/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Maryborough | 2190m | Luke Dunne | 0 |
| 8L | $0.00 |

Driver: Ross Graham
Stats
Comments
Resumed when beaten 12 m fourth behind Desert Assassin at Cranbourne over 2080m in a NR up to 57 on March 29. Open to sharp improvement so has winning claims.
Last Starts 9 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/6 | 29/03/2026 | 106 | NR up to 57 | $6,000.00 | Cranbourne | 2080m | Neutral | James Herbertson | 2:02.5 | 5 |
| 12.7L | $1.65 |
| 2/4 | 23/03/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bendigo | 2150m | Ross Graham | 0 |
| 2L | $0.00 | ||
| 3/6 | 16/03/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bendigo | 2150m | James Herbertson | 0 |
| 26L | $0.00 | ||
| 10/12 | 13/12/2025 | 10 | No NR | $60,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Ross Graham | 1:58.5 | 1 |
| 50.7L | $61.00 |
| 4/7 | 03/12/2025 | 11 | No NR | $10,000.00 | Bendigo | 2150m | Neutral | Ross Graham | 1:59.0 | 2 |
| 15.6L | $41.00 |
| 10/12 | 22/11/2025 | 8 | No NR | $60,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Ross Graham | 1:57.3 | 2 |
| 32.0L | $151.00 |
| 3/11 | 14/11/2025 | 8 | No NR | $10,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Ross Graham | 2:00.8 | 1 |
| 15.0L | $81.00 |
| 1/9 | 06/11/2025 | 11 | 0-1 WIN | $6,000.00 | Kilmore | 2180m | Neutral | Ross Graham | 2:01.4 | 2 |
| 9.2L | $2.80 |

Driver: Matthew Gath
Stats
Comments
Last start 5th (Fr4) over 2190m at Maryborough, beaten 22 m by April Sun (2:43.90) in NR 48 to 52 on March 30 at $9.50. Before that, 8th (Fr5) over 2150m after showing early pace at this track, beaten 40 m by The Dark Thunder (2:39.90) in NR 50 to 55 on February 20 at $19. Do not dismiss.
Last Starts 8 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/8 | 30/03/2026 | 38 | NR 48 to 52 | $6,000.00 | Maryborough | 2190m | Neutral | Matthew Gath | 2:00.4 | 4 |
| 22.0L | $9.50 |
| 1/4 | 23/03/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bendigo | 2150m | Matthew Gath | 0 |
| 2L | $0.00 | ||
| 8/11 | 20/02/2026 | 16 | NR 50 to 55 | $6,000.00 | Bendigo | 2150m | Neutral | Matthew Gath | 1:59.7 | 5 |
| 38.0L | $19.00 |
| 8/12 | 04/02/2026 | 7 | NR 52 to 56 | $6,000.00 | Maryborough | 2190m | Neutral | Matthew Gath | 2:00.3 | 5 |
| 50.1L | $15.00 |
| 6/10 | 28/01/2026 | 372 | NR 50 to 55 | $6,000.00 | Maryborough | 1690m | Neutral | Matthew Gath | 2:00.2 | 6 |
| 11.0L | $11.00 |
| 1/8 | 19/01/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bendigo | 2150m | Matthew Gath | 0 |
| 8L | $0.00 | ||
| 3/8 | 21/01/2025 | 6 | NR up to 55 | $6,000.00 | Shepparton | 1690m | Neutral | Matthew Gath | 2:00.6 | 3 |
| 4.7L | $4.80 |
| 2/8 | 15/01/2025 | 5 | NR 50 to 56 | $6,000.00 | Charlton | 1609m | Neutral | Matthew Gath | 1:58.4 | 4 |
| 4.5L | $6.50 |

Driver: Ellen Tormey
Stats
Comments
Last start 9th (Sr5) over 2240m at Melton beaten 35 m by Bennie And The Jets (2:48.30) in 0W/15 0K stake on April 4 at $71. Before that, 5th (Fr2) over 1650m after showing early speed at this track, at the bell was leading 2.18 beaten 8 m by Farrokh (2:01.10) in NR 50 to 55 on March 18 at $4.20. Deserves another chance.
Last Starts 3 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9/12 | 04/04/2026 | 17 | 0W/15 0K stake | $15,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Ellen Tormey | 2:00.9 | 5 |
| 34.5L | $71.00 |
| 1/2 | 29/03/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Echuca | 2160m | Glen Douglas | 0 |
| 20L | $0.00 | ||
| 5/12 | 18/03/2026 | 7 | NR 50 to 55 | $6,000.00 | Bendigo | 1650m | Neutral | Ellen Tormey | 1:58.1 | 2 |
| 8.0L | $4.20 |
| 3/9 | 11/03/2026 | 8 | NR 46 to 51 | $4,000.00 | Bendigo | 2150m | Neutral | Ellen Tormey | 2:00.8 | 6 |
| 5.3L | $3.80 |
| 2/10 | 03/03/2026 | 11 | NR up to 50 | $6,000.00 | Shepparton | 2190m | Neutral | Ellen Tormey | 2:02.0 | 6 |
| 0.3L | $3.00 |
| 3/11 | 20/02/2026 | 14 | NR 50 to 55 | $6,000.00 | Bendigo | 2150m | Neutral | Ellen Tormey | 1:59.7 | 4 |
| 17.8L | $12.00 |
| 5/11 | 06/02/2026 | 7 | NR 56 to 64 | $7,000.00 | Bendigo | 1650m | Neutral | Ellen Tormey | 1:56.1 | 2 |
| 7.1L | $41.00 |
| 7/9 | 30/01/2026 | 9 | 0W/15 0K stake | $15,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Ellen Tormey | 1:58.8 | 2 |
| 7.0L | $81.00 |
| 3/6 | 30/10/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Shepparton | 1690m | Graham Mcdermott | 0 |
| 10.3L | $0.00 |

Driver: Jack Laugher
Stats
Comments
Two back was well beaten into twelfth after being driven well back, behind Farrokh at this track over 1650m in a NR 50 to 55 on March 18 at $19. Then a handy effort when beaten by 2.5 m finishing third after being driven well back, behind April Sun at Maryborough over 2190m in a NR 48 to 52 on March 30 at $4.40. Can retain the good form.
Last Starts 8 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/8 | 30/03/2026 | 12 | NR 48 to 52 | $6,000.00 | Maryborough | 2190m | Neutral | Jack Laugher | 2:00.4 | 5 |
| 2.5L | $4.40 |
| 12/12 | 18/03/2026 | 124 | NR 50 to 55 | $6,000.00 | Bendigo | 1650m | Neutral | Jack Laugher | 1:58.1 | 6 |
| 94.7L | $19.00 |
| 8/10 | 14/11/2025 | 12 | No NR | $10,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Jack Laugher | 2:00.4 | 4 |
| 45.5L | $31.00 |
| 7/7 | 10/11/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bendigo | 2150m | Jack Laugher | 0 |
| 5L | $0.00 | ||
| 2/6 | 03/11/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bendigo | 2150m | Jack Laugher | 0 |
| 3L | $0.00 | ||
| 10/12 | 02/11/2025 | 7 | No NR | $60,000.00 | Maryborough | 2690m | Neutral | Jack Laugher | 2:00.9 | 2 |
| 72.7L | $81.00 |
| 3/7 | 26/10/2025 | 18 | No NR | $10,000.00 | Maryborough | 2690m | W | Jack Laugher | 2:02.5 | 2 |
| 8.4L | $26.00 |
| 1/8 | 08/10/2025 | 13 | NR 43 to 50 | $6,000.00 | Bendigo | 1650m | Neutral | Jack Laugher | 2:00.0 | 7 |
| 1.3L | $3.30 |

Driver: John Caldow
Stats
Comments
Second-up here following a spell. Game effort when 3rd (Fr7) over 2180m after showing early pace at Kilmore, beaten 5.5 m by Dels Destiny (2:44.90) in NR 50 to 55 on April 2 at $13. Fitter and should play a big role.
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 | 02/04/2026 | 158 | NR 50 to 55 | $6,000.00 | Kilmore | 2180m | Neutral | John Caldow | 2:01.7 | 7 |
| 5.5L | $13.00 |
| 1/3 | 17/03/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Melton | 2240m | Good | John Caldow | 0 |
| 3.5L | $0.00 | |
| 5/5 | 12/03/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Kilmore | 2180m | John Caldow | 0 |
| 72L | $0.00 | ||
| 7/7 | 26/10/2025 | 18 | No NR | $10,000.00 | Maryborough | 2690m | W | John Caldow | 2:02.5 | 5 |
| 46.5L | $81.00 |
| 3/8 | 08/10/2025 | 14 | NR 43 to 50 | $6,000.00 | Bendigo | 1650m | Neutral | John Caldow | 2:00.0 | 1 |
| 3.4L | $6.00 |
| 7/7 | 24/09/2025 | 11 | No NR | $10,000.00 | Bendigo | 1650m | Neutral | John Caldow | 1:57.5 | 3 |
| 45.6L | $19.00 |
| 9/12 | 13/09/2025 | 10 | No NR | $125,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | John Caldow | 2:00.5 | 7 |
| 19.5L | $26.00 |
| 4/11 | 03/09/2025 | 16 | No NR | $10,000.00 | Bendigo | 2150m | Neutral | John Caldow | 2:00.5 | 5 |
| 16.5L | $2.90 |
| 9/10 | 18/08/2025 | 7 | NR up to 55 | $10,000.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | Michael Stanley | 1:56.8 | 6 |
| 48.3L | $1.85 |