Bendigo Race 5 - Hip Pocket Bendigo
REGGAE MISS (1) turned in a fair 4th placed finish last time at Healesville over 350m (19.91). Yet to win here but has run some good races. Has a very good strike-rate from this draw, with two wins from three starts. Can atone. SPARK LIGHTNING (3) turned in a solid run last start over 450m at Shepparton finishing 4th and beaten only 2.75 lengths (26.20). Better than last start and can bounce back. SLIPPERY SHARK (2) turned in a moderate run last time when eighth at Shepparton over 390m behind Gold Gizmo (23.22) in a Bottom Up - Grade 5. Has the ability to give this a shake. ZERO MONSTER (5) cannot be written off despite a miss here at her latest outing.
Stats
Comments
Suited by inside box. Last start finished 4th in a Grade 5 on February 27 over 350m at Healesville behind Son Of Sybil beaten 3.5 lengths (19.91). Rates highly on best form. Expected to feature.
Last Starts 4 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/8 | 27/02/2026 | 4 | GR 5 | $1,530.00 | Healesville | 350m | 0:19.91 | 0:19.69 | 0:19.31 | N/A | 8 |
| 3.5L | $8.00 |
| 4/7 | 23/02/2026 | 5 | Bottom Up - Grade 5 | $1,530.00 | Healesville | 350m | 0:20.09 | 0:19.95 | 0:19.57 | N/A | 8 |
| 2.3L | $11.00 |
| 5/6 | 18/02/2026 | 12 | GR 5 | $1,530.00 | Bendigo | 425m | 0:24.77 | 0:24.52 | 0:24.17 | N/A | 1 |
| 4.0L | $2.60 |
| 8/8 | 06/02/2026 | 7 | GR 5 | $2,930.00 | Bendigo | 425m | 0:24.41 | 0:23.81 | 0:23.47 | N/A | 7 |
| 8.6L | $9.00 |
| 2/6 | 30/01/2026 | 4 | GR 5 | $2,930.00 | Bendigo | 425m | 0:24.23 | 0:24.22 | 0:23.83 | N/A | 4 |
| 0.2L | $15.00 |
| 6/7 | 26/01/2026 | 8 | GR 5 | $2,930.00 | Shepparton | 390m | 0:22.79 | 0:22.00 | 0:22.00 | N/A | 3 |
| 11.2L | $23.00 |
Stats
Comments
Last start finished last on February 26 over 390m at Shepparton behind Gold Gizmo beaten 6 lengths (23.22) in a Bottom Up - Grade 5. Speedy conveyance who looks hard to beat.
Last Starts 5 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/8 | 26/02/2026 | 8 | Bottom Up - Grade 5 | $1,530.00 | Shepparton | 390m | 0:23.22 | 0:22.77 | 0:21.96 | N/A | 3 |
| 6.8L | $7.50 |
| 4/8 | 18/02/2026 | 6 | GR 5 | $1,530.00 | Bendigo | 425m | 0:24.64 | 0:24.20 | 0:24.17 | N/A | 5 |
| 6.8L | $21.00 |
| 4/8 | 12/02/2026 | 24 | GR 5 | $1,530.00 | Shepparton | 390m | 0:23.11 | 0:22.49 | 0:22.27 | N/A | 3 |
| 9.0L | $5.50 |
| 4/8 | 19/01/2026 | 4 | Bottom Up - Grade 5 | $1,530.00 | Warrnambool | 390m | 0:22.94 | 0:22.45 | 0:22.16 | N/A | 4 |
| 7.5L | $11.00 |
| 3/8 | 15/01/2026 | 7 | GR 5 | $1,530.00 | Shepparton | 390m | 0:22.64 | 0:22.37 | 0:21.99 | N/A | 4 |
| 4.0L | $5.50 |
| 3/8 | 08/01/2026 | 8 | Bottom Up - Grade 5 | $1,530.00 | Warragul | 400m | 0:23.36 | 0:23.03 | 0:22.68 | N/A | 2 |
| 5.0L | $2.50 |
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Comments
Latest effort finished 4th in a Bottom Up - Grade 5 on February 26 over 450m at Shepparton behind As You Were beaten 2.75 lengths (26.20). Key chance on best form.
Last Starts 5 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/8 | 26/02/2026 | 8 | Bottom Up - Grade 5 | $1,530.00 | Shepparton | 450m | 0:26.20 | 0:26.01 | 0:25.59 | N/A | 7 |
| 3.0L | $9.50 |
| 5/7 | 18/02/2026 | 7 | GR 5 | $1,530.00 | Ballarat | 390m | 0:22.69 | 0:22.12 | 0:21.81 | N/A | 1 |
| 8.8L | $41.00 |
| 5/5 | 11/02/2026 | 7 | GR 5 | $1,530.00 | Ballarat | 450m | 0:26.50 | 0:26.09 | 0:25.29 | N/A | 6 |
| 6.3L | $9.00 |
| 5/7 | 04/02/2026 | 14 | Rank Limit - Grade 5 | $1,530.00 | Bendigo | 425m | 0:24.62 | 0:24.20 | 0:23.98 | N/A | 8 |
| 6.5L | $41.00 |
| 7/8 | 21/01/2026 | 7 | GR 5 | $1,530.00 | Bendigo | 425m | 0:25.13 | 0:24.30 | 0:23.95 | N/A | 7 |
| 12.5L | $31.00 |
| 3/8 | 14/01/2026 | 14 | GR 5 | $1,530.00 | Bendigo | 425m | 0:24.54 | 0:24.36 | 0:24.02 | N/A | 7 |
| 2.8L | $27.00 |
Stats
Comments
Good effort at double-figure odds last time when third (17.18) over 300m at Healesville. Tricky draw to overcome. Looking to others.
Last Starts 4 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/8 | 27/02/2026 | 4 | GR 5 | $1,530.00 | Healesville | 300m | 0:17.18 | 0:17.01 | 0:16.83 | N/A | 1 |
| 2.8L | $23.00 |
| 8/8 | 23/02/2026 | 5 | Bottom Up - Grade 5 | $1,530.00 | Healesville | 350m | 0:20.09 | 0:19.57 | 0:19.57 | N/A | 6 |
| 7.8L | $61.00 |
| 8/8 | 18/02/2026 | 7 | GR 5 | $1,530.00 | Bendigo | 425m | 0:25.29 | 0:24.20 | 0:24.17 | N/A | 3 |
| 16.3L | $71.00 |
| 4/6 | 11/02/2026 | 29 | Bottom Up - Grade 5 | $1,530.00 | Healesville | 300m | 0:17.28 | 0:17.16 | 0:16.86 | N/A | 2 |
| 2.0L | $17.00 |
| 7/7 | 13/01/2026 | 8 | Bottom Up - Grade 5 | $1,530.00 | Healesville | 300m | 0:17.32 | 0:16.67 | 0:16.67 | N/A | 3 |
| 9.8L | $20.00 |
| 2/7 | 05/01/2026 | 4 | Bottom Up - Grade 5 | $1,530.00 | Healesville | 300m | 0:17.13 | 0:17.12 | 0:17.04 | N/A | 1 |
| 0.5L | $19.00 |
Stats
Comments
At the last outing finished 5th in a Bottom Up - Grade 5 on February 21 over 425m at this track behind Paw Atreides beaten 5 lengths (24.75). Capable of taking this out.
Last Starts 10 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/7 | 21/02/2026 | 17 | Bottom Up - Grade 5 | $1,530.00 | Bendigo | 425m | 0:24.75 | 0:24.40 | 0:24.21 | N/A | 3 |
| 5.1L | $6.00 |
| 7/7 | 04/02/2026 | 21 | Rank Limit - Grade 5 | $1,530.00 | Bendigo | 425m | 0:24.90 | 0:24.20 | 0:23.98 | N/A | 5 |
| 10.8L | $19.00 |
| 8/8 | 14/01/2026 | 10 | GR 5 | $1,530.00 | Bendigo | 425m | 0:24.96 | 0:24.36 | 0:24.02 | N/A | 8 |
| 9.0L | $4.60 |
| 8/8 | 04/01/2026 | 4 | GR 5 | $2,930.00 | Horsham | 410m | 0:24.15 | 0:23.13 | 0:22.90 | N/A | 6 |
| 14.5L | $31.00 |
| 2/8 | 31/12/2025 | 46 | Bottom Up - Grade 5 | $1,530.00 | Bendigo | 425m | 0:24.74 | 0:24.73 | 0:24.33 | N/A | 1 |
| 0.1L | $4.50 |
| 8/8 | 15/11/2025 | 8 | GR 5 | $2,930.00 | Geelong | 400m | 0:23.21 | 0:22.64 | 0:22.38 | N/A | 5 |
| 8.1L | $16.70 |
Stats
Comments
Didn't make the placings last time at this track (24.86) in a Grade 5, finishing a 4.5 lengths fourth. Has two successes and seven minors from 14 starts from box 6. Others rate better this time.
Last Starts 6 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/8 | 25/02/2026 | 98 | GR 5 | $1,530.00 | Bendigo | 425m | 0:24.86 | 0:24.54 | 0:23.97 | N/A | 6 |
| 4.6L | $4.20 |
| 2/8 | 19/11/2025 | 7 | GR 5 | $1,740.00 | Bendigo | 500m | 0:28.64 | 0:28.64 | 0:28.42 | N/A | 4 |
| 0.3L | $3.60 |
| 6/8 | 12/11/2025 | 7 | GR 5 | $1,530.00 | Bendigo | 425m | 0:24.72 | 0:24.42 | 0:23.91 | N/A | 3 |
| 4.5L | $4.20 |
| 8/8 | 05/11/2025 | 69 | GR 5 | $1,530.00 | Bendigo | 425m | 0:25.01 | 0:24.60 | 0:24.10 | N/A | 4 |
| 6.3L | $4.60 |
| 8/8 | 28/08/2025 | 29 | GR 5 | $1,530.00 | Shepparton | 450m | 0:26.51 | 0:25.77 | 0:25.66 | N/A | 3 |
| 10.6L | $10.80 |
| 6/8 | 30/07/2025 | 6 | GR 5 | $1,740.00 | Bendigo | 500m | 0:28.99 | 0:28.52 | 0:28.29 | N/A | 4 |
| 7.3L | $6.50 |
| 99/2 | 28/08/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | The Gardens | 400m | N/A | 23.23 | N/A | N/A | 3 |
| 2.71L | $0.00 |
| 99/1 | 18/09/2023 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Warrnambool | 390m | N/A | - | N/A | N/A | 5 |
| 99L | $0.00 |
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Comments
Last start finished seventh on February 26 over 390m at Shepparton behind Tat Buddy, beaten 14 lengths (23.77) in a Bottom Up - Grade 5. Expected to bounce back. Among the chances.
Last Starts 5 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/8 | 26/02/2026 | 10 | Bottom Up - Grade 5 | $1,530.00 | Shepparton | 390m | 0:23.77 | 0:22.74 | 0:21.96 | N/A | 8 |
| 15.5L | $16.00 |
| 6/8 | 16/02/2026 | 19 | Bottom Up - Grade 5 | $1,530.00 | Warrnambool | 390m | 0:23.23 | 0:22.37 | 0:22.31 | N/A | 5 |
| 12.3L | $67.00 |
| 0/8 | 28/01/2026 | 9 | Rank Limit - Grade 5 | $1,530.00 | Geelong | 400m | 0:30.04 | 0:23.11 | 0:22.64 | N/A | 4 |
| 99.0L | $27.00 |
| 8/8 | 19/01/2026 | 42 | Bottom Up - Grade 5 | $1,530.00 | Warrnambool | 390m | 0:23.39 | 0:22.53 | 0:22.16 | N/A | 4 |
| 12.8L | $51.00 |
| 0/8 | 08/12/2025 | 7 | Bottom Up - Grade 5 | $1,530.00 | Healesville | 300m | 0:23.73 | 0:16.80 | 0:16.78 | N/A | 2 |
| 99.0L | $31.40 |
| 6/8 | 01/12/2025 | 11 | GR 5 | $1,530.00 | Warrnambool | 390m | 0:22.87 | 0:22.42 | 0:22.18 | N/A | 6 |
| 6.8L | $9.00 |