Shepparton Race 3 - Saddleworld Bendigo Trot (1St Heat)
FRANKYTHEFRENCHMAN (4) finished runner-up for the third time in a row when he came from this barrier last week at Bendigo, beaten less than 2 metres. Has the hoof on the till. Leading hope. STARLIGHT RED (5) has been quite consistent of late and produced a good performance to come from a 10m handicap and finish second at her latest appearance at this circuit and distance. Major player. THE NIGHT QUEEN (3) draws better than in her last two outings and had recorded a series of top-three finishes prior. Go well. ALDEBARAN BUDDY (7) draws wide but hasn't been far from the placegetters of late.

Driver: Ashley Manton
Stats
Comments
Fair run when beaten by 6 m finishing second behind Settle The Bill at this track over 2190m in a NR up to 45 on September 30 at $23. Then a handy effort when beaten by 5.5 m finishing second behind Xiaobo at Kilmore over 2180m in a NR up to 39 on October 9 at $4.60. Among the contenders.
Last Starts 2 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
2/7 | 09/10/2025 | 9 | NR up to 39 | $4,000.00 | Kilmore | 2180m | Neutral | Ashley Manton | 2:04.4 | 2 |
| 5.4L | $4.60 |
2/11 | 30/09/2025 | 5 | NR up to 45 | $4,000.00 | Shepparton | 2190m | Neutral | Ashley Manton | 2:03.1 | 2 |
| 5.8L | $23.00 |
10/11 | 25/09/2025 | 8 | NR up to 49 | $6,000.00 | Kilmore | 2180m | Neutral | Kevin Weidenbach | 2:04.2 | 1 |
| 22.5L | $126.00 |
5/11 | 17/09/2025 | 7 | NR up to 49 | $4,000.00 | Bendigo | 2150m | Neutral | Ashley Manton | 2:00.7 | 1 |
| 21.2L | $34.00 |
7/11 | 10/09/2025 | 13 | NR up to 39 | $4,000.00 | Bendigo | 2150m | Neutral | Ashley Manton | 2:03.1 | 3 |
| 93.0L | $17.00 |
11/12 | 28/08/2025 | 8 | NR up to 42 | $6,000.00 | Kilmore | 2180m | Neutral | Kevin Weidenbach | 2:04.5 | 2 |
| 24.2L | $23.00 |
2/8 | 20/08/2025 | 6 | NR up to 42 | $4,000.00 | Bendigo | 2150m | Neutral | Kevin Weidenbach | 2:03.8 | 1 |
| 1.7L | $31.00 |
1/6 | 22/05/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Shepparton | 1690m | Kevin Weidenbach | 0 |
| 8L | $0.00 | ||
3/5 | 06/03/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Shepparton | 2190m | Kevin Weidenbach | 0 |
| 37L | $0.00 |

Driver: Kylie Sugars
Stats
Comments
Last start 6th (Fr3) over 2180m at Kilmore beaten 30 m by Xiaobo (2:48.50) in NR up to 39 on October 9 at $3.50. Before that, 9th (Fr6) over 2190m at this track, at the bell was 5th-11.38 beaten 16 m by Settle The Bill (2:47.50) in NR up to 45 on September 30 at $9.50. Watch for a spike in form.
Last Starts 2 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
6/7 | 09/10/2025 | 9 | NR up to 39 | $4,000.00 | Kilmore | 2180m | Neutral | Kylie Sugars | 2:04.4 | 3 |
| 27.5L | $3.50 |
9/11 | 30/09/2025 | 7 | NR up to 45 | $4,000.00 | Shepparton | 2190m | Neutral | Kylie Sugars | 2:03.1 | 6 |
| 16.9L | $9.50 |
6/8 | 23/09/2025 | 7 | NR up to 47 | $4,000.00 | Shepparton | 1690m | Neutral | Kevin Weidenbach | 2:01.3 | 6 |
| 8.9L | $4.40 |
2/10 | 16/09/2025 | 6 | NR up to 39 | $4,000.00 | Shepparton | 2190m | W | Kylie Sugars | 2:04.6 | 2 |
| 0.1L | $2.60 |
4/11 | 10/09/2025 | 8 | NR up to 39 | $4,000.00 | Bendigo | 2150m | Neutral | Kylie Sugars | 2:03.1 | 6 |
| 41.7L | $6.00 |
4/6 | 02/09/2025 | 7 | NR up to 50 | $6,000.00 | Swan Hill | 2240m | Neutral | Kevin Weidenbach | 2:01.1 | 1 |
| 15.7L | $21.00 |
2/9 | 26/08/2025 | 7 | NR up to 50 | $6,000.00 | Shepparton | 2190m | Neutral | Kevin Weidenbach | 2:02.0 | 1 |
| 9.9L | $23.00 |
2/4 | 28/12/2023 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Shepparton | 2190m | P Weidenbach | 0 |
| 8L | $0.00 | ||
1/3 | 16/11/2023 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Shepparton | 2190m | K Weidenbach | 0 |
| 2L | $0.00 |

Driver: James Herbertson
Stats
Comments
Capable of better than we have seen lately. Last start was well back in the run when 5th (Fr7) over 2150m at Bendigo was 8th-11.62 at the bell, beaten 6 m by Poppy Popstar (2:42.90) in NR up to 42 on October 8 at $26. The start before was well back in the run when 9th (Fr5) over 1650m at Bendigo well beaten by Champagnes (2:02.80) in NR up to 42 on October 1 at $8.50. Finds the right race this time.
Last Starts 3 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
5/10 | 08/10/2025 | 7 | NR up to 42 | $4,000.00 | Bendigo | 2150m | Neutral | Jack Laugher | 2:01.9 | 7 |
| 6.5L | $26.00 |
9/9 | 01/10/2025 | 9 | NR up to 42 | $4,000.00 | Bendigo | 1650m | Neutral | Ellen Tormey | 1:59.7 | 5 |
| 109.3L | $8.50 |
3/9 | 22/09/2025 | 6 | NR 40 to 47 | $4,000.00 | Maryborough | 2190m | Neutral | Jack Laugher | 2:03.4 | 2 |
| 3.9L | $11.00 |
1/10 | 16/09/2025 | 6 | NR up to 39 | $4,000.00 | Shepparton | 2190m | W | Jack Laugher | 2:04.6 | 1 |
| 0.1L | $4.80 |
3/11 | 10/09/2025 | 6 | NR up to 39 | $4,000.00 | Bendigo | 2150m | Neutral | Jack Laugher | 2:03.1 | 1 |
| 31.5L | $11.00 |
3/10 | 04/09/2025 | 7 | NR up to 39 | $4,000.00 | Ballarat | 2200m | Neutral | Chris Alford | 2:03.1 | 2 |
| 4.8L | $6.50 |
4/6 | 21/07/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bendigo | 2150m | Ellen Tormey | 0 |
| 4L | $0.00 | ||
3/6 | 28/09/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bacchus Marsh | 1940m | Brent Murphy | 0 |
| 15L | $0.00 |

Driver: Chris Alford
Stats
Comments
Solid performance when beaten by 1.4 m finishing second behind Champagnes at Bendigo over 1650m in a NR up to 42 on October 1 at $10. Then a handy effort when beaten by 2 m finishing second behind Poppy Popstar at Bendigo over 2150m in a NR up to 42 on October 8 at $2.90. Form strong and he is a top chance to go one better.
Last Starts 3 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
2/10 | 08/10/2025 | 7 | NR up to 42 | $4,000.00 | Bendigo | 2150m | Neutral | Chris Alford | 2:01.9 | 4 |
| 1.9L | $2.90 |
2/9 | 01/10/2025 | 9 | NR up to 42 | $4,000.00 | Bendigo | 1650m | Neutral | Chris Alford | 1:59.7 | 1 |
| 1.4L | $10.00 |
2/9 | 22/09/2025 | 33 | NR 40 to 47 | $4,000.00 | Maryborough | 2190m | Neutral | Chris Alford | 2:03.4 | 6 |
| 2.9L | $10.00 |
5/8 | 20/08/2025 | 8 | NR up to 42 | $4,000.00 | Bendigo | 2150m | Neutral | Chris Alford | 2:03.8 | 4 |
| 10.0L | $2.60 |
6/10 | 12/08/2025 | 4 | NR up to 49 | $7,000.00 | Shepparton | 2190m | Neutral | O M Jardine | 2:01.2 | 2 |
| 54.5L | $7.50 |
5/8 | 08/08/2025 | 9 | NR up to 45 | $4,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Kate Gath | 2:02.3 | 6 |
| 11.1L | $9.50 |
3/7 | 04/08/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bendigo | 2150m | Olivia Jardine | 0 |
| 14L | $0.00 | ||
1/6 | 21/07/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bendigo | 2150m | Olivia Jardine | 0 |
| 4L | $0.00 |

Driver: Laura Wilson
Stats
Comments
Two back was beaten by 9 m finishing sixth behind Settle The Bill at this track over 2190m in a NR up to 45 on September 30 at $16. Then a handy effort when beaten by 6 m finishing second behind Bennie And The Jets at this track over 2190m in a No NR on October 7 at $9. Rates highly. Can retain the good form.
Last Starts 4 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
2/8 | 07/10/2025 | 7 | No NR | $4,000.00 | Shepparton | 2190m | Neutral | Laura Wilson | 2:03.0 | 0 |
| 6.8L | $9.00 |
6/11 | 30/09/2025 | 7 | NR up to 45 | $4,000.00 | Shepparton | 2190m | Neutral | Laura Wilson | 2:03.1 | 1 |
| 9.3L | $16.00 |
2/8 | 23/09/2025 | 7 | NR up to 47 | $4,000.00 | Shepparton | 1690m | Neutral | Laura Wilson | 2:01.3 | 4 |
| 0.1L | $4.80 |
4/9 | 16/09/2025 | 7 | NR up to 49 | $4,000.00 | Shepparton | 1690m | W | Laura Wilson | 1:59.6 | 4 |
| 16.3L | $14.00 |
3/11 | 09/09/2025 | 21 | NR up to 45 | $4,000.00 | Echuca | 1755m | Neutral | Laura Wilson | 2:04.2 | 4 |
| 3.1L | $5.50 |
5/8 | 19/08/2025 | 7 | NR up to 49 | $4,000.00 | Shepparton | 2190m | Neutral | Laura Wilson | 2:02.9 | 5 |
| 24.0L | $3.90 |
1/3 | 06/02/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Shepparton | 2190m | Laura Wilson | 0 |
| 0.3L | $0.00 | ||
3/5 | 11/01/2022 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Shepparton | 2190m | L Crossland | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 |

Driver: Damian Wilson
Stats
Comments
Began his campaign last start running 7th (Fr1) over 1650m at Bendigo was 3rd-4.51 at the bell, beaten 16 m by Oopzee Daizee (2:04.40) in NR 43 to 50 on October 8 at $41. Facing a tough assignment this time around.
Last Starts 3 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
7/8 | 08/10/2025 | 177 | NR 43 to 50 | $6,000.00 | Bendigo | 1650m | Neutral | Chris Svanosio | 2:01.3 | 1 |
| 16.7L | $41.00 |
7/7 | 02/10/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Shepparton | 2190m | Damion Wilson | 0 |
| 2L | $0.00 | ||
12/12 | 14/04/2025 | 14 | NR 43 to 48 | $4,000.00 | Maryborough | 2190m | Neutral | Ellen Tormey | 2:00.7 | 4 |
| 51.7L | $10.00 |
5/7 | 31/03/2025 | 13 | NR 45 to 50 | $4,000.00 | Maryborough | 2190m | Neutral | Ellen Tormey | 2:00.0 | 1 |
| 58.6L | $7.50 |
7/12 | 18/03/2025 | 4 | NR up to 49 | $6,000.00 | Shepparton | 2190m | Neutral | Chris Alford | 2:03.5 | 2 |
| 13.8L | $23.00 |
10/11 | 14/03/2025 | 8 | NR 45 to 51 | $6,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Greg Sugars | 1:59.8 | 3 |
| 18.1L | $13.00 |
6/9 | 06/03/2025 | 2 | NR up to 49 | $6,000.00 | Ballarat | 2200m | Neutral | Harry O'Neill | 2:01.7 | 7 |
| 47.3L | $6.50 |
2/4 | 19/08/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bendigo | 2150m | Jack Laugher | 0 |
| 9L | $0.00 |

Driver: Cameron Maggs
Stats
Comments
Last start 4th (10m Fr2) over 2190m at this track was 4th-8.78 at the bell, beaten 16 m by Bennie And The Jets (2:49.70) in No NR on October 7 at $21. At his previous start 4th (Sr3) over 2190m at this track was 7th-13.21 at the bell, beaten 6 m by Settle The Bill (2:47.50) in NR up to 45 on September 30 at $26. Strong contender.
Last Starts 4 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
4/8 | 07/10/2025 | 7 | No NR | $4,000.00 | Shepparton | 2190m | Neutral | Cameron Maggs | 2:03.0 | 0 |
| 16.4L | $21.00 |
4/11 | 30/09/2025 | 9 | NR up to 45 | $4,000.00 | Shepparton | 2190m | Neutral | Cameron Maggs | 2:03.1 | 3 |
| 6.8L | $26.00 |
6/7 | 21/09/2025 | 5 | NR up to 50 | $8,000.00 | Cranbourne | 2080m | Neutral | Cameron Maggs | 2:02.2 | 5 |
| 28.8L | $101.00 |
9/9 | 16/09/2025 | 83 | NR up to 49 | $4,000.00 | Shepparton | 1690m | W | J P Egan | 1:59.6 | 5 |
| 64.3L | $34.00 |
3/10 | 25/06/2025 | 8 | NR up to 49 | $4,000.00 | Terang | 2180m | Neutral | Lochie Cook | 2:04.5 | 6 |
| 8.6L | $17.00 |
1/5 | 17/06/2025 | 6 | No NR | $4,500.00 | Mount Gambier | 2190m | Neutral | David Drury | 2:08.5 | 2 |
| 2.2L | $2.90 |
2/3 | 06/10/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Mount Gambier | 1780m | J Finnis | 0 |
| 10L | $0.00 | ||
4/4 | 26/05/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Mount Gambier | 1780m | Richard Shepherd | 0 |
| 6L | $0.00 |

Driver: Jack Laugher
Stats
Comments
Comes here in the right form. Won by 5.5 m (Sr1) at Kilmore (2:48.50) beating The Vicars Girl in NR up to 39 on October 9 at $9. Two runs back 7th (Fr2) over 1650m at Bendigo was 9th-16.67 at the bell, beaten 17 m by Champagnes (2:02.80) in NR up to 42 on October 1 at $21. Found a few ahead of him.
Last Starts 2 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1/7 | 09/10/2025 | 8 | NR up to 39 | $4,000.00 | Kilmore | 2180m | Neutral | Jack Laugher | 2:04.4 | 1 |
| 5.4L | $9.00 |
7/9 | 01/10/2025 | 6 | NR up to 42 | $4,000.00 | Bendigo | 1650m | Neutral | Jack Laugher | 1:59.7 | 2 |
| 17.3L | $21.00 |
4/7 | 25/09/2025 | 3 | 0-1 WIN | $6,000.00 | Kilmore | 2180m | Neutral | Jack Laugher | 2:03.8 | 4 |
| 15.2L | $14.00 |
3/12 | 22/09/2025 | 31 | NR up to 39 | $4,000.00 | Maryborough | 2190m | Neutral | Jack Laugher | 2:04.1 | 2 |
| 8.8L | $31.00 |
2/6 | 15/09/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bendigo | 2150m | Jack Laugher | 0 |
| 10L | $0.00 | ||
6/7 | 22/08/2025 | 49 | NR up to 42 | $4,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | A P Mifsud | 2:01.6 | 1 |
| 118.5L | $151.00 |
9/9 | 04/07/2025 | 8 | NR up to 39 | $4,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | A P Mifsud | 2:01.0 | 1 |
| 49.6L | $71.00 |
2/7 | 28/06/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bacchus Marsh | 1940m | Austin Mifsud | 0 |
| 2L | $0.00 | ||
9/10 | 26/06/2025 | 20 | 0-1 WIN | $6,000.00 | Kilmore | 2180m | Neutral | A P Mifsud | 2:03.1 | 5 |
| 73.1L | $151.00 |

Driver: Ellen Tormey
Stats
Comments
Didn't do much last start, 12th (Fr6) over 2150m at Bendigo, well beaten by Montana Chevelle (2:41.40) in NR up to 49 on August 13 at $41. Before that 7th (Fr3) over 2240m after racing wide at Melton beaten 60 m by Designs (2:48.10) in NR 44 to 50 on August 1 at $34. Not keen.
Last Starts 9 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1/6 | 02/10/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Shepparton | 2190m | Rita Burnette | 0 |
| 0.2L | $0.00 | ||
12/12 | 13/08/2025 | 12 | NR up to 49 | $4,000.00 | Bendigo | 2150m | Neutral | Michael Bellman | 2:00.8 | 6 |
| 137.3L | $41.00 |
7/9 | 01/08/2025 | 31 | NR 44 to 50 | $6,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Michael Bellman | 2:00.8 | 3 |
| 60.0L | $34.00 |
3/4 | 21/07/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bendigo | 2150m | Rita Burnett | 0 |
| 7L | $0.00 | ||
8/8 | 01/07/2025 | 5 | NR 46 to 53 | $6,000.00 | Shepparton | 2190m | Neutral | Rita Burnett | 2:02.2 | 7 |
| 121.8L | $26.00 |
9/9 | 26/06/2025 | 16 | NR 50 to 55 | $6,000.00 | Kilmore | 1690m | Neutral | Rita Burnett | 2:01.1 | 7 |
| 119.5L | $71.00 |
2/10 | 10/06/2025 | 8 | NR up to 49 | $4,000.00 | Echuca | 1755m | Neutral | Ellen Tormey | 2:02.6 | 4 |
| 3.5L | $3.90 |
9/10 | 02/06/2025 | 4 | NR 40 to 49 | $4,000.00 | Charlton | 2100m | Neutral | Ellen Tormey | 2:02.3 | 1 |
| 34.7L | $4.40 |