Bendigo Race 2 - Smartloans Bendigo Maiden Pace
LA SMOOCH (12) came from this row for fifth when resuming last start at Shepparton. That was his first outing since December when he ended last campaign with back-to-back placings. Not drawn the best so may need a 10/10 drive but will be fitter and this looks winnable. STYLISH SAINT (2) showed some improvement when fifth last start at Kilmore. Still lightly raced so has some upside and from the ace draw she could pose a serious challenge. JANSEN (3) got the start wrong on debut but has been back to the trials since. Draws well so could be an improver. JUST LIKE NUGGET (4) will be fitter for recent racing and draws much better than last start.

Driver: Jack Laugher
Stats
Comments
Last start 5th (Fr5) over 1690m at Kilmore was 2nd-2.01 at the bell, beaten 17 m by Waysam (2:06.10) in MAIDEN M on April 16 at $34. Before that, 9th (Sr4) over 2200m after being wide early at Ballarat beaten 50 m by Roman Charlie (2:44.40) in 4yo+ MAIDEN on April 9 at $31. Looking to others.
Last Starts 5 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/7 | 16/04/2026 | 7 | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Kilmore | 1690m | Neutral | Ewa Justice | 2:00.0 | 5 |
| 17.5L | $34.00 |
| 9/10 | 09/04/2026 | 8 | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Ballarat | 2200m | Neutral | Kerryn Manning | 2:00.2 | 4 |
| 52.0L | $31.00 |
| 5/10 | 01/04/2026 | 6 | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Bendigo | 2150m | Neutral | Ewa Justice | 1:59.5 | 3 |
| 24.7L | $26.00 |
| 0/10 | 26/03/2026 | 8 | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Kilmore | 2690m | W | Ewa Justice | 2:06.3 | 1 |
| 99.0L | $7.50 |
| 10/12 | 18/03/2026 | 7 | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Bendigo | 1650m | Neutral | Chris Alford | 1:56.7 | 5 |
| 12.6L | $19.00 |
| 4/11 | 11/03/2026 | 8 | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Bendigo | 2150m | Neutral | Chris Alford | 1:59.1 | 3 |
| 27.3L | $34.00 |
| 5/6 | 29/10/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Melton | 1720m | Chris Alford | 0 |
| 14L | $0.00 | ||
| 4/4 | 26/10/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bacchus Marsh | 1940m | Chris Alford | 0 |
| 15L | $0.00 |

Driver: Ellen Tormey
Stats
Comments
Last start 5th (Fr3) over 1690m at Kilmore was 4th-9.33 at the bell, beaten 16 m by Midnight Diva (2:05.00) in MAIDEN M on April 16 at $15. At her previous start 11th (Fr4) over 2150m at this track, beaten 75 m by All Over It (2:35.70) in MAIDEN on April 8 at $126. Gets the ace draw so expecting a better result.
Last Starts 5 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/7 | 16/04/2026 | 8 | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Kilmore | 1690m | Neutral | Tasmyn Potter | 1:59.1 | 3 |
| 16.5L | $15.00 |
| 11/11 | 08/04/2026 | 8 | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Bendigo | 2150m | Neutral | Tasmyn Potter | 1:56.5 | 4 |
| 75.7L | $126.00 |
| 6/7 | 31/03/2026 | - | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Swan Hill | 1750m | Neutral | Tasmyn Potter | 2:01.8 | 2 |
| 19.4L | $14.00 |
| 5/5 | 16/03/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bendigo | 1650m | G F Douglas | 0 |
| 6L | $0.00 | ||
| 5/6 | 28/02/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bacchus Marsh | 1940m | Rita Burnett | 0 |
| 8L | $0.00 |

Driver: Sean O'Sullivan
Stats
Comments
Three-year-old gelding lining up for the second time. At debut was well back in the run when 7th (Fr7) over 2150m at this track beaten 55 m by All Over It (2:35.70) in MAIDEN on April 8 at $31. Nicely drawn this time so can improve.
Last Starts 8 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/8 | 13/04/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bendigo | 2150m | S J P O'sullivan | 0 |
| 4L | $0.00 | ||
| 7/11 | 08/04/2026 | - | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Bendigo | 2150m | Neutral | S J P O'sullivan | 1:56.5 | 7 |
| 54.8L | $31.00 |
| 3/6 | 30/03/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bendigo | 2150m | S J P O'sullivan | 0 |
| 21L | $0.00 | ||
| 4/6 | 23/03/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bendigo | 2150m | S J P O'sullivan | 0 |
| 6L | $0.00 |

Driver: Ewa Justice
Stats
Comments
Last start 8th (Sr2) over 1690m at Shepparton was 9th-13.97 at the bell, beaten 16 m by Alpha Charlotte (2:03.40) in 4yo+ MAIDEN on April 14 at $16. Before that, broke in score up and was out of position at the start 6th (Fr2) over 2180m at Stawell, beaten 20 m by Magellan (2:44.00) in MAIDEN on April 3 at $11. Fitter and draws well so can 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/11 | 14/04/2026 | 11 | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Shepparton | 1690m | Neutral | Nathan Jack | 1:57.5 | 2 |
| 16.8L | $16.00 |
| 6/9 | 03/04/2026 | 23 | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Stawell | 2180m | Neutral | Kerryn Manning | 2:01.1 | 2 |
| 20.6L | $11.00 |
| 6/11 | 11/03/2026 | 188 | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Bendigo | 2150m | Neutral | Ewa Justice | 1:59.1 | 2 |
| 32.7L | $14.00 |
| 3/6 | 01/03/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Maryborough | 1690m | K P Hargreaves | 0 |
| 8.2L | $0.00 | ||
| 5/8 | 04/09/2025 | 9 | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Ballarat | 2200m | Neutral | Jackie Barker | 2:00.5 | 1 |
| 16.4L | $18.00 |
| 9/10 | 26/08/2025 | 6 | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Shepparton | 1690m | Neutral | Ewa Justice | 1:56.6 | 6 |
| 82.1L | $41.00 |
| 9/10 | 20/08/2025 | 15 | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Bendigo | 2150m | Neutral | Ewa Justice | 2:01.7 | 7 |
| 12.6L | $41.00 |
| 4/5 | 01/06/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Maryborough | 2190m | K P Hargreaves | 0 |
| 1L | $0.00 |

Driver: Ashley Manton
Stats
Comments
Comes here second-up after three weeks. Lacklustre first-up performance when 8th (Fr1) over 2150m at this track, beaten 30 m by Jacquelyn Joy (2:39.70) in 4yo+ MAIDEN on April 1 at $26. Hasn't done enough yet.
Last Starts 20 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/10 | 01/04/2026 | 99 | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Bendigo | 2150m | Neutral | Ashley Manton | 1:59.5 | 1 |
| 30.7L | $26.00 |
| 8/8 | 23/12/2025 | - | MAIDEN | $8,000.00 | Maryborough | 2190m | Neutral | Alex Ashwood | 1:58.6 | 1 |
| 55.1L | $8.50 |
| 4/6 | 04/08/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bendigo | 1650m | Alex Ashwood | 0 |
| 2L | $0.00 |

Driver: Michael Bellman
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Comments
Resumes. At the latest first-up run was driven from back in the field when 4th (Fr5) over 1650m at this track, beaten 15 m by Sweet Louanne (2:00.10) in 3yo MAIDEN on September 24 at $26. This run will do him the world of good.
Last Starts 8 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/7 | 13/04/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bendigo | 2150m | S J P O'sullivan | 0 |
| 10L | $0.00 | ||
| 6/6 | 30/03/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bendigo | 2150m | S J P O'sullivan | 0 |
| 4L | $0.00 | ||
| 6/9 | 17/11/2025 | 5 | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Maryborough | 2190m | Neutral | S J P O'sullivan | 2:00.6 | 3 |
| 15.6L | $81.00 |
| 9/10 | 12/11/2025 | 9 | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Bendigo | 1650m | Neutral | S J P O'sullivan | 1:56.9 | 5 |
| 31.6L | $23.00 |
| 4/10 | 03/11/2025 | 6 | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Charlton | 1609m | Neutral | S J P O'sullivan | 1:58.7 | 1 |
| 13.3L | $151.00 |
| 7/7 | 28/10/2025 | 14 | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Bendigo | 1650m | Neutral | S J P O'sullivan | 1:54.2 | 1 |
| 71.5L | $126.00 |
| 3/5 | 20/10/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bendigo | 2150m | S J P O'sullivan | 0 |
| 21L | $0.00 | ||
| 11/11 | 14/10/2025 | 6 | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Shepparton | 1690m | Neutral | S J P O'sullivan | 1:54.2 | 5 |
| 337.6L | $151.00 |
| 11/11 | 08/10/2025 | 14 | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Bendigo | 2150m | Neutral | Michael Bellman | 1:59.7 | 3 |
| 49.3L | $81.00 |

Driver: Josh Duggan
Stats
Comments
Three-year-old filly (Vincent - Village Art) making her debut. Finished third in a trial on April 13 at Bendigo over 2150m. Placed in a recent trial and is expected to perform well.
Last Starts 8 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/5 | 13/04/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bendigo | 2150m | G F Douglas | 0 |
| 22L | $0.00 | ||
| 5/7 | 30/03/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bendigo | 2150m | G F Douglas | 0 |
| 6L | $0.00 |

Driver: Stephen Boyington
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Comments
Last start surrendered the lead and finished 7th (Fr1) over 1690m after showing early speed at Shepparton was 4th-3.95 at the bell, beaten 8 m by Magellan (2:03.90) in 0-1 WIN on April 14 at $151. Two runs back 8th (Fr2) over 1650m at this track beaten 20 m by Star To Fall (2:01.70) in 2yo MAIDEN on August 27 at $101. Open to improvement.
Last Starts 7 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/11 | 14/04/2026 | 230 | 0-1 WIN | $6,000.00 | Shepparton | 1690m | Neutral | Stephen Boyington | 1:58.0 | 1 |
| 8.0L | $151.00 |
| 6/8 | 09/04/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Shepparton | 2190m | Stephen Boyington | 0 |
| 4L | $0.00 | ||
| 2/4 | 02/04/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Shepparton | 2190m | Stephen Boyington | 0 |
| 5L | $0.00 | ||
| 8/8 | 27/08/2025 | 8 | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Bendigo | 1650m | Neutral | Stephen Boyington | 1:58.7 | 2 |
| 20.1L | $101.00 |
| 8/11 | 19/08/2025 | 7 | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Shepparton | 1690m | Neutral | Stephen Boyington | 1:57.4 | 2 |
| 37.5L | $101.00 |
| 8/9 | 12/08/2025 | 7 | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Shepparton | 1690m | Neutral | Stephen Boyington | 1:55.8 | 3 |
| 29.9L | $51.00 |
| 8/11 | 05/08/2025 | 70 | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Shepparton | 1690m | Neutral | Stephen Boyington | 2:00.1 | 2 |
| 17.6L | $34.00 |
| 6/12 | 27/05/2025 | - | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Shepparton | 1690m | Neutral | Stephen Boyington | 1:59.9 | 3 |
| 9.0L | $151.00 |

Driver: Taylor Youl
Stats
Comments
Four-year-old gelding lining up for the second time. At debut 9th (Fr4) over 1650m at this track well beaten by Enola (1:55.50) in 0-1 WIN on December 3 at $34. Trialling well so watch the betting.
Last Starts 8 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/7 | 13/04/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bendigo | 2150m | James Herbertson | 0 |
| 10L | $0.00 | ||
| 1/4 | 12/04/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Maryborough | 2190m | James Herbertson | 0 |
| 3L | $0.00 | ||
| 3/5 | 15/12/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Maryborough | 2190m | James Herbertson | 0 |
| 16L | $0.00 | ||
| 9/9 | 03/12/2025 | - | 0-1 WIN | $6,000.00 | Bendigo | 1650m | Neutral | Chris Alford | 1:52.7 | 4 |
| 124.7L | $34.00 |

Driver: Tony Barresi
Stats
Comments
Last start 7th (Sr3) over 1650m at this track, at the bell was 8th-19.16 beaten 9 m by Crocodile Blood (1:59.70) in 4yo+ MAIDEN on March 18 at $101. Two runs back surrendered the lead and finished 4th (Fr5) over 1755m after showing early speed at Echuca was 3rd-4.7 at the bell, beaten 6 m by Dot Ball (2:11.10) in NR up to 36 on March 10 at $81. Must lift.
Last Starts 34 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/12 | 18/03/2026 | 8 | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Bendigo | 1650m | Neutral | T Barresi | 1:56.7 | 3 |
| 9.3L | $101.00 |
| 4/9 | 10/03/2026 | 12 | NR up to 36 | $5,000.00 | Echuca | 1755m | Neutral | T Barresi | 2:00.2 | 5 |
| 6.6L | $81.00 |
| 7/9 | 26/02/2026 | 9 | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Kilmore | 1690m | Neutral | T Barresi | 1:59.8 | 5 |
| 16.9L | $151.00 |
| 8/10 | 17/02/2026 | 11 | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Shepparton | 2190m | Neutral | T Barresi | 2:01.0 | 2 |
| 46.9L | $151.00 |
| 11/11 | 06/02/2026 | 134 | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Bendigo | 2150m | Neutral | T Barresi | 1:59.1 | 2 |
| 39.6L | $151.00 |
| 8/9 | 25/09/2025 | 16 | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Kilmore | 2180m | Neutral | T Barresi | 2:00.8 | 2 |
| 62.7L | $81.00 |
| 4/5 | 06/04/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Kyabram | 2130m | T Barresi | 0 |
| 12L | $0.00 | ||
| 3/4 | 02/03/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Kyabram | 2130m | T Barresi | 0 |
| 10L | $0.00 |

Driver: Lisa Miles
Stats
Comments
Well-beaten 14 days ago at this track over 2150m, and two back 5th (Fr2) over 2240m at Melton, at the bell was 6th-8.47 beaten 17 m by Amelias Jewel (2:49.40) in MAIDEN on March 20 at $34. Not keen.
Last Starts 13 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10/11 | 08/04/2026 | 19 | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Bendigo | 2150m | Neutral | Lisa Miles | 1:56.5 | 1 |
| 68.7L | $61.00 |
| 5/7 | 20/03/2026 | 8 | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Lisa Miles | 2:01.7 | 2 |
| 17.5L | $34.00 |
| 4/7 | 12/03/2026 | 9 | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Kilmore | 1690m | Neutral | James Herbertson | 1:59.3 | 1 |
| 9.3L | $21.00 |
| 5/9 | 03/03/2026 | 251 | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Shepparton | 2190m | Neutral | Lisa Miles | 2:05.1 | 2 |
| 13.9L | $9.00 |
| 6/10 | 24/02/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Melton | 1720m | Good | Lisa Miles | 0 |
| 39.3L | $0.00 | |
| 3/7 | 09/02/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bendigo | 2150m | Lisa Miles | 0 |
| 29L | $0.00 | ||
| 6/8 | 25/06/2025 | 12 | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Bendigo | 1650m | Neutral | Lisa Miles | 1:56.3 | 7 |
| 36.0L | $23.00 |
| 6/8 | 13/06/2025 | - | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Geelong | 1609m | Neutral | Lisa Miles | 2:01.2 | 6 |
| 6.6L | $10.00 |

Driver: Tasmyn Potter
Stats
Comments
Resumed when beaten 16 m fifth behind Our Sweet Jeannie at Shepparton over 2190m in a MAIDEN on March 17. Strips fitter and is a winning chance.
Last Starts 35 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/11 | 17/03/2026 | 89 | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Shepparton | 2190m | Neutral | Tasmyn Potter | 1:59.4 | 2 |
| 16.7L | $7.50 |
| 4/6 | 19/02/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Shepparton | 2190m | Nathan Jack | 0 |
| 1L | $0.00 | ||
| 3/12 | 18/12/2025 | 23 | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Kilmore | 2180m | Neutral | Tasmyn Potter | 2:01.0 | 2 |
| 5.5L | $9.00 |
| 2/7 | 25/11/2025 | 7 | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Shepparton | 2190m | Neutral | Tasmyn Potter | 2:02.7 | 2 |
| 0.3L | $5.00 |
| 7/11 | 18/11/2025 | 13 | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Shepparton | 2190m | Neutral | Tasmyn Potter | 1:59.1 | 7 |
| 36.6L | $12.00 |
| 9/10 | 05/11/2025 | 8 | No NR | $10,000.00 | Bendigo | 2150m | Neutral | Tasmyn Potter | 1:57.8 | 6 |
| 26.2L | $151.00 |
| 8/10 | 28/10/2025 | 7 | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Bendigo | 1650m | Neutral | Tasmyn Potter | 1:52.8 | 7 |
| 27.6L | $126.00 |
| 2/5 | 17/04/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Shepparton | 1690m | M Burnett | 0 |
| 10L | $0.00 |

Driver: Glenn Bull
Stats
Comments
Last start 6th (Sr1) over 2200m at Ballarat was 4th-12.58 at the bell, beaten 19 m by Roman Charlie (2:44.40) in 4yo+ MAIDEN on April 9 at $34. Before that, 4th (Sr2) over 2150m after being wide early at this track beaten 12 m by Jacquelyn Joy (2:39.70) in 4yo+ MAIDEN on April 1 at $61. Could sneak into the exotics.
Last Starts 12 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/10 | 09/04/2026 | 8 | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Ballarat | 2200m | Neutral | Glenn Bull | 2:00.2 | 1 |
| 19.0L | $34.00 |
| 4/10 | 01/04/2026 | 6 | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Bendigo | 2150m | Neutral | Glenn Bull | 1:59.5 | 2 |
| 12.3L | $61.00 |
| 8/10 | 26/03/2026 | 8 | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Kilmore | 2690m | W | Glenn Bull | 2:06.3 | 2 |
| 39.4L | $31.00 |
| 11/12 | 18/03/2026 | 7 | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Bendigo | 1650m | Neutral | Glenn Bull | 1:56.7 | 7 |
| 15.3L | $101.00 |
| 11/11 | 11/03/2026 | 8 | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Bendigo | 2150m | Neutral | Glenn Bull | 1:59.1 | 1 |
| 57.3L | $31.00 |
| 3/9 | 03/03/2026 | 5 | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Shepparton | 2190m | Neutral | Glenn Bull | 2:05.1 | 5 |
| 0.2L | $18.00 |
| 3/5 | 07/04/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bendigo | 2150m | Shaun O'sullivan | 0 |
| 6L | $0.00 | ||
| 5/6 | 24/03/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bendigo | 2150m | Glenn Bull | 0 |
| 25L | $0.00 |