Bendigo Race 4 - Garrards Horse & Hound 3yo Mdn Pace
FAMOUS CRIMES (6) resumes after finishing fourth at his latest appearance at Cranbourne 11 months ago but has trialled twice at Melton in readiness for this, winning the latest hitout. That should have him ready to go. CAPTOTHEMAX (5) showed good improvement and finished second last start, beaten 3 metres at this venue. The penny could be about to drop. ZIHUATANEJO (9) faces the starter for the first time. By champion sire Bettors Delight and hails from the David Miles stable. Tricky draw but looks to have some talent based on a recent trial win here. JANSEN (7) is a consistent performer with three top-three finishes on the trot. Draws wide but worth including.

Driver: Glenn Bull
Stats
Comments
Last start 12th (Sr5) over 2180m at Kilmore, beaten 75 m by Rom Baro (2:45.70) in 3yo on June 4 at $151. Two runs back was well back in the run when 6th (Fr4) over 2190m at Shepparton, beaten 40 m by Camerina (2:46.30) on May 26 at $21. Must improve sharply.
Last Starts 5 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12/12 | 04/06/2026 | 9 | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Kilmore | 2180m | W | Glenn Bull | 2:02.3 | 5 |
| 72.9L | $151.00 |
| 6/7 | 26/05/2026 | 5 | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Shepparton | 2190m | Neutral | Glenn Bull | 2:02.2 | 4 |
| 39.9L | $21.00 |
| 7/10 | 21/05/2026 | 9 | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Kilmore | 2180m | Neutral | Glenn Bull | 2:02.2 | 1 |
| 44.0L | $61.00 |
| 6/8 | 12/05/2026 | 7 | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Shepparton | 2190m | Neutral | Glenn Bull | 2:01.4 | 5 |
| 36.8L | $81.00 |
| 4/9 | 05/05/2026 | 11 | 0-1 LTW | $6,000.00 | Shepparton | 1690m | Neutral | Glenn Bull | 1:56.7 | 1 |
| 28.2L | $81.00 |
| 7/11 | 24/04/2026 | 8 | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Fast | Glenn Bull | 1:57.7 | 1 |
| 17.2L | $21.00 |
| 6/7 | 30/03/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bendigo | 2150m | Glenn Bull | 0 |
| 6L | $0.00 | ||
| 3/6 | 23/03/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bendigo | 2150m | Glenn Bull | 0 |
| 15L | $0.00 |

Driver: Chris Alford
Stats
Comments
Last start was well back in the run when 9th (Fr4) over 1720m at Melton beaten 30 m by Matriarch Daisy (2:04.80) in 3yo on May 29 at $41. Two runs back was well back in the run when 10th (Fr3) over 2180m at Kilmore, beaten 85 m by Hiltons Spirit (2:45.50) in 3yo on May 21 at $26. Prefer others.
Last Starts 11 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9/12 | 29/05/2026 | 8 | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Chris Alford | 1:56.8 | 4 |
| 31.5L | $41.00 |
| 10/10 | 21/05/2026 | 8 | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Kilmore | 2180m | Neutral | Chris Alford | 2:02.2 | 3 |
| 84.7L | $26.00 |
| 3/8 | 13/05/2026 | 10 | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Bendigo | 1650m | Neutral | Chris Alford | 1:56.6 | 4 |
| 6.8L | $34.00 |
| 11/12 | 03/05/2026 | 102 | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Shepparton | 2190m | Soft | Chris Alford | 2:00.4 | 4 |
| 26.6L | $101.00 |
| 5/7 | 21/04/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Melton | 2240m | Good | Josh Duggan | 0 |
| 8.4L | $0.00 | |
| 3/5 | 11/04/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bacchus Marsh | 1940m | Josh Duggan | 0 |
| 8L | $0.00 | ||
| 9/9 | 21/01/2026 | 9 | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Bendigo | 1650m | Neutral | Chris Alford | 1:56.2 | 7 |
| 54.7L | $34.00 |
| 6/10 | 12/01/2026 | 10 | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Maryborough | 1690m | Neutral | Chris Alford | 1:54.4 | 2 |
| 52.7L | $23.00 |

Driver: James Herbertson
Stats
Comments
Two back was beaten by 8 m finishing second behind Hiltons Spirit at Kilmore over 2180m in a 3yo on May 21 at $41. Then a handy effort when well beaten into third behind Rom Baro at Kilmore over 2180m in a 3yo on June 4 at $10. Among the contenders.
Last Starts 5 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/12 | 04/06/2026 | 14 | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Kilmore | 2180m | W | James Herbertson | 2:02.3 | 3 |
| 11.2L | $10.00 |
| 2/10 | 21/05/2026 | 18 | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Kilmore | 2180m | Neutral | James Herbertson | 2:02.2 | 2 |
| 8.9L | $41.00 |
| 9/12 | 03/05/2026 | 187 | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Shepparton | 2190m | Soft | James Herbertson | 2:00.4 | 3 |
| 20.2L | $51.00 |
| 2/6 | 23/04/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Shepparton | 1690m | George Chamouras | 0 |
| 15L | $0.00 | ||
| 4/4 | 02/04/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Shepparton | 2190m | Nathan Jack | 0 |
| 5L | $0.00 | ||
| 7/10 | 28/10/2025 | 13 | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Bendigo | 1650m | Neutral | Damian Wilson | 1:54.3 | 3 |
| 49.9L | $151.00 |
| 7/11 | 15/10/2025 | - | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Bendigo | 1650m | Neutral | Ryan Sanderson | 1:55.5 | 1 |
| 24.8L | $34.00 |

Driver: Jack Laugher
Stats
Comments
Three-year-old colt lining up for the second time. At debut was well back in the run when 10th (Fr5) over 2180m at Kilmore, beaten 35 m by Rom Baro (2:45.70) in 3yo on June 4 at $4. Prefer to see again.
Last Starts 5 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10/12 | 04/06/2026 | - | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Kilmore | 2180m | W | Ellen Tormey | 2:02.3 | 5 |
| 35.3L | $4.00 |
| 2/8 | 25/05/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bendigo | 2150m | Ellen Tormey | 0 |
| 3L | $0.00 | ||
| 4/6 | 11/05/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bendigo | 1650m | Jack Laugher | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 |

Driver: Ellen Tormey
Stats
Comments
Two back was well beaten into sixth behind Shiffrin at this track over 2150m in a 3yo on March 25 at $18. Then a handy effort when beaten by 3 m finishing second after being driven well back, behind Bounced at this track over 1650m on May 20 at $2.50. Put the writing on the wall last time.
Last Starts 20 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/9 | 20/05/2026 | 56 | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Bendigo | 1650m | Neutral | Ellen Tormey | 2:00.6 | 4 |
| 2.9L | $2.50 |
| 1/4 | 04/05/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bendigo | 2150m | Ellen Tormey | 0 |
| 20L | $0.00 | ||
| 5/6 | 27/04/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bendigo | 2150m | Ellen Tormey | 0 |
| 4L | $0.00 | ||
| 6/8 | 25/03/2026 | 21 | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Bendigo | 2150m | Neutral | Ellen Tormey | 1:57.9 | 1 |
| 15.5L | $18.00 |
| 11/12 | 04/03/2026 | - | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Bendigo | 1650m | Neutral | Ellen Tormey | 1:56.4 | 7 |
| 31.0L | $12.00 |

Driver: Josh Duggan
Stats
Comments
Resuming after a spell of 11 months. Finished off last campaign when beaten by 3.5 m finishing fourth after a quick start, behind My Guarantee at Cranbourne over 2080m on July 6 at $2.15. Trialling well so could make a winning return.
Last Starts 7 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/6 | 02/06/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Melton | 2240m | Good | Josh Duggan | 0 |
| 5.1L | $0.00 | |
| 5/8 | 26/05/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Melton | 1720m | Good | Josh Duggan | 0 |
| 5.9L | $0.00 | |
| 4/7 | 06/07/2025 | 8 | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Cranbourne | 2080m | Neutral | Josh Duggan | 2:01.0 | 5 |
| 3.7L | $2.15 |
| 5/6 | 28/06/2025 | 13 | No NR | $15,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Glen Craven | 1:53.6 | 4 |
| 8.5L | $126.00 |
| 3/5 | 15/06/2025 | 10 | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Cranbourne | 2080m | Neutral | Josh Duggan | 2:01.1 | 5 |
| 8.4L | $2.50 |
| 3/8 | 05/06/2025 | 9 | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Ballarat | 1710m | Neutral | Josh Duggan | 1:56.7 | 4 |
| 6.9L | $12.00 |
| 2/12 | 27/05/2025 | - | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Shepparton | 1690m | Neutral | Josh Duggan | 1:59.9 | 2 |
| 0.1L | $10.00 |
| 1/4 | 19/05/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Geelong | 1609m | C J Slater | 0 |
| 2L | $0.00 |

Driver: Sean O'Sullivan
Stats
Comments
Two back was well beaten into third after showing early speed, behind Hiltons Spirit at Kilmore over 2180m in a 3yo on May 21 at $5. Then a handy effort when beaten by 5.5 m finishing third after being driven well back, after showing early speed, behind Art Of The Storm at Stawell over 1785m on June 1 at $2.40. Stewards queried driving tactics. Another good performance expected.
Last Starts 8 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/11 | 01/06/2026 | 11 | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Stawell | 1785m | Soft | S J P O'sullivan | 2:01.1 | 4 |
| 5.6L | $2.40 |
| 4/7 | 25/05/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bendigo | 2150m | S J P O'sullivan | 0 |
| 2L | $0.00 | ||
| 3/10 | 21/05/2026 | 6 | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Kilmore | 2180m | Neutral | S J P O'sullivan | 2:02.2 | 1 |
| 10.8L | $5.00 |
| 2/9 | 15/05/2026 | 7 | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | S J P O'sullivan | 1:57.1 | 1 |
| 4.7L | $13.00 |
| 4/7 | 08/05/2026 | 9 | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Charlton | 1609m | Neutral | S J P O'sullivan | 1:56.5 | 5 |
| 6.4L | $8.50 |
| 4/9 | 29/04/2026 | 7 | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Bendigo | 2150m | Neutral | S J P O'sullivan | 2:00.5 | 3 |
| 4.4L | $3.20 |
| 2/11 | 22/04/2026 | 14 | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Bendigo | 1650m | Neutral | S J P O'sullivan | 1:57.7 | 2 |
| 2.5L | $6.50 |
| 4/9 | 13/04/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bendigo | 2150m | S J P O'sullivan | 0 |
| 4L | $0.00 |

Driver: Shane Sanderson
Stats
Comments
Last start 4th (Fr6) over 2180m after showing early speed at Kilmore, at the bell was 2nd-2.63 beaten 17 m by Rom Baro (2:45.70) in 3yo on June 4 at $4. Before that, 6th (Sr3) over 2180m at Kilmore, beaten 30 m by Hiltons Spirit (2:45.50) in 3yo on May 21 at $4.80. Fitter again so may progress further.
Last Starts 5 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/12 | 04/06/2026 | 14 | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Kilmore | 2180m | W | Abby Sanderson | 2:02.3 | 6 |
| 17.9L | $4.00 |
| 1/6 | 28/05/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Shepparton | 1690m | Ryan Sanderson | 0 |
| 20L | $0.00 | ||
| 6/10 | 21/05/2026 | 196 | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Kilmore | 2180m | Neutral | Ryan Sanderson | 2:02.2 | 3 |
| 31.2L | $4.80 |
| 4/8 | 07/05/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Kilmore | 1690m | Abby Sanderson | 0 |
| 16.1L | $0.00 | ||
| 4/6 | 02/04/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Shepparton | 2190m | Ryan Sanderson | 0 |
| 0.3L | $0.00 | ||
| 4/8 | 06/11/2025 | 8 | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Kilmore | 1690m | Neutral | Ryan Sanderson | 1:56.2 | 2 |
| 20.7L | $3.10 |
| 5/8 | 29/10/2025 | 8 | 0-1 WIN | $6,000.00 | Shepparton | 2190m | Neutral | Nathan Jack | 1:57.1 | 1 |
| 26.7L | $26.00 |
| 5/10 | 21/10/2025 | 14 | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Shepparton | 1690m | Neutral | Chris Alford | 1:55.8 | 6 |
| 11.0L | $21.00 |
| 5/10 | 07/10/2025 | - | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Shepparton | 1690m | Neutral | Chris Alford | 1:56.4 | 2 |
| 18.0L | $2.40 |

Driver: David Miles
Stats
Comments
Three-year-old gelding by Bettors Delight out of Six Elements on debut. Won a trial on June 1 at Bendigo over 2150m. With even luck from the back row he could kick off with a win.
Last Starts 8 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/6 | 01/06/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bendigo | 2150m | David Miles | 0 |
| 4L | $0.00 | ||
| 1/7 | 25/05/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bendigo | 2150m | David Miles | 0 |
| 2L | $0.00 | ||
| 2/5 | 05/05/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Melton | 2240m | Good | David Miles | 0 |
| 0.2L | $0.00 | |
| 1/6 | 27/04/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bendigo | 2150m | David Miles | 0 |
| 4L | $0.00 | ||
| 4/7 | 23/03/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bendigo | 2150m | Kaitlyn Body | 0 |
| 1L | $0.00 | ||
| 5/7 | 24/02/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Melton | 1720m | Good | David Miles | 0 |
| 10L | $0.00 |

Driver: Ryan Sanderson
Stats
Comments
Three-year-old filly facing the starter for the second time. At debut was well beaten after breaking at Kilmore on June 4. Suspect she is capable of being competitive if she gets it right.
Last Starts 5 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11/12 | 04/06/2026 | - | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Kilmore | 2180m | W | Ryan Sanderson | 2:02.3 | 4 |
| 45.8L | $7.00 |
| 3/7 | 25/05/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bendigo | 2150m | Ryan Sanderson | 0 |
| 6L | $0.00 | ||
| 2/4 | 11/05/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bendigo | 2150m | Ryan Sanderson | 0 |
| 2L | $0.00 |