Bendigo Race 8 - Ag Tyres And Wheels Easter Cup
BAROOGA JIM (6) scored (27.96) last time out at this track adding to an already respectable career. Form here sound including two wins. Ran one of the fastest times on the program in his latest win. Looks a key chance if runs up to latest figure. HE'S MAGIC (2) last seen when scorching around the 545m at Ballarat in 30.86 for a neck win. In form and must include in calculations. NIGEL DEVERE (5) struggled for best form latest, finishing 5th (29.80) in a OPEN at Mt Gambier. Has never been out of the money this course and distance including two wins. Cannot be taken lightly. ASTON SUMMIT (3) is a course and distance winner with definite claims.
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Missed the frame latest (35.39) when sixth over 595m at Sandown in a Grade 5. Has performed well off the draw with a win and four places from nine starts. Has ability but looking elsewhere this time.
Last Starts 3 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/8 | 02/04/2026 | 5 | GR 5 | $10,100.00 | Sandown | 595m | 0:35.39 | 0:34.36 | 0:34.36 | N/A | 1 |
| 14.8L | $8.50 |
| 3/8 | 28/03/2026 | 7 | GR 5 | $10,100.00 | The Meadows | 600m | 0:34.77 | 0:34.42 | 0:34.28 | N/A | 7 |
| 5.0L | $12.00 |
| 5/8 | 21/03/2026 | 10 | R/A FIN | $10,380.00 | The Meadows | 600m | 0:35.01 | 0:34.81 | 0:34.13 | N/A | 8 |
| 3.0L | $23.00 |
| 1/5 | 11/03/2026 | 4 | RST WIN H | $3,940.00 | The Meadows | 600m | 0:34.87 | 0:34.87 | 0:34.56 | N/A | 4 |
| 0.3L | $5.00 |
| 2/4 | 07/03/2026 | 3 | GR 5 | $10,100.00 | The Meadows | 600m | 0:34.67 | 0:34.36 | 0:34.31 | N/A | 1 |
| 4.8L | $7.50 |
| 2/5 | 04/03/2026 | 5 | GR 5 | $3,940.00 | The Meadows | 600m | 0:34.92 | 0:34.79 | 0:34.39 | N/A | 2 |
| 2.3L | $3.30 |
| 4/8 | 27/02/2026 | 4 | GR 4/5 | $3,880.00 | Bendigo | 500m | 0:28.44 | 0:27.68 | 0:27.68 | N/A | 5 |
| 10.9L | $71.00 |
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Strong performance after racing just off the speed to win by a neck at Ballarat over 545m (30.86) beating Hurricane Bert in Grade 4/5 on March 18. Has a solid record from this draw, including seven wins. Expected to go well.
Last Starts 18 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/6 | 18/03/2026 | 5 | GR 4/5 | $3,880.00 | Ballarat | 545m | 0:30.86 | 0:30.86 | 0:30.86 | N/A | 1 |
| 0.3L | $1.20 |
| 2/8 | 13/03/2026 | 13 | GR 4/5 | $3,880.00 | Bendigo | 500m | 0:28.01 | 0:27.86 | 0:27.86 | N/A | 7 |
| 2.5L | $3.10 |
| 8/8 | 28/02/2026 | 7 | S/E Group 1 | $110,000.00 | The Meadows | 600m | 0:34.78 | 0:34.24 | 0:34.17 | N/A | 7 |
| 8.3L | $18.00 |
| 4/8 | 21/02/2026 | 12 | SPEC | $15,250.00 | The Meadows | 600m | 0:34.83 | 0:34.60 | 0:34.03 | N/A | 8 |
| 3.3L | $6.00 |
| 1/5 | 09/02/2026 | 11 | FFA | $4,450.00 | Sandown | 595m | 0:34.05 | 0:34.05 | 0:34.05 | N/A | 2 |
| 3.4L | $1.10 |
| 1/7 | 29/01/2026 | 7 | FFA | $10,380.00 | Sandown | 595m | 0:33.82 | 0:33.82 | 0:33.82 | N/A | 1 |
| 3.8L | $2.40 |
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Talented type with an excellent strike rate at this journey. Has been prominent in the run and duly saluted at his last couple, most recently over 500m at this track in a handy 27.86 beating It's Mikado Time. Can bring up a hat-trick.
Last Starts 9 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/7 | 27/03/2026 | 7 | GR 5 FIN | $3,880.00 | Bendigo | 500m | 0:27.86 | 0:27.86 | 0:27.86 | N/A | 1 |
| 0.8L | $1.40 |
| 1/7 | 20/03/2026 | 7 | GR 5 H | $3,340.00 | Bendigo | 500m | 0:27.83 | 0:27.83 | 0:27.83 | N/A | 1 |
| 8.5L | $1.70 |
| 2/6 | 13/03/2026 | 11 | GR 4/5 | $3,360.00 | Geelong | 460m | 0:25.77 | 0:25.50 | 0:25.50 | N/A | 7 |
| 4.3L | $21.00 |
| 7/7 | 02/03/2026 | 4 | SPEC H | $7,330.00 | Ballarat | 450m | 0:26.01 | 0:25.07 | 0:25.04 | N/A | 2 |
| 13.4L | $13.00 |
| 7/8 | 26/02/2026 | 7 | FFA | $9,060.00 | Sandown | 515m | 0:29.76 | 0:29.44 | 0:29.44 | N/A | 6 |
| 4.6L | $7.00 |
| 1/7 | 19/02/2026 | 7 | MX 3/4 | $9,060.00 | Sandown | 515m | 0:29.44 | 0:29.44 | 0:29.23 | N/A | 3 |
| 1.0L | $4.50 |
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Put a space on them to win by 11 lengths at Sandown over 595m (34.36) beating His Special in Grade 5 on April 2. Tested under these conditions.
Last Starts 3 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/8 | 02/04/2026 | 5 | GR 5 | $10,100.00 | Sandown | 595m | 0:34.36 | 0:34.36 | 0:34.36 | N/A | 4 |
| 11.3L | $6.00 |
| 4/8 | 28/03/2026 | 7 | GR 5 | $8,790.00 | The Meadows | 525m | 0:30.44 | 0:30.14 | 0:29.95 | N/A | 7 |
| 4.4L | $23.00 |
| 1/8 | 21/03/2026 | 7 | R/A FIN | $10,380.00 | The Meadows | 600m | 0:34.81 | 0:34.81 | 0:34.13 | N/A | 1 |
| 0.8L | $3.60 |
| 7/7 | 14/03/2026 | 3 | GR 4/5 | $10,380.00 | The Meadows | 600m | 0:35.04 | 0:34.51 | 0:34.51 | N/A | 8 |
| 7.5L | $35.00 |
| 1/6 | 11/03/2026 | 4 | RST WIN H | $3,940.00 | The Meadows | 600m | 0:34.56 | 0:34.56 | 0:34.56 | N/A | 1 |
| 2.3L | $2.60 |
| 3/4 | 07/03/2026 | 5 | GR 5 | $10,100.00 | The Meadows | 600m | 0:34.73 | 0:34.36 | 0:34.31 | N/A | 8 |
| 5.5L | $2.60 |
| 6/8 | 02/03/2026 | 7 | SE | $14,580.00 | Shepparton | 450m | 0:25.45 | 0:24.97 | 0:24.85 | N/A | 3 |
| 7.3L | $26.00 |
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Comments
Has failed to fire at the last couple but he does have a good record at the track and trip, including two wins. Capable of a strong show.
Last Starts 7 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/7 | 29/03/2026 | 15 | OPEN | $3,000.00 | Mount Gambier | 512m | 0:29.80 | 0:29.50 | 0:29.16 | N/A | 7 |
| 4.3L | $2.50 |
| 5/8 | 14/03/2026 | 11 | FFA | $9,060.00 | The Meadows | 525m | 0:30.28 | 0:29.84 | 0:29.84 | N/A | 5 |
| 6.2L | $7.00 |
| 2/8 | 03/03/2026 | 3 | GR 4/5 | $3,880.00 | Horsham | 485m | 0:27.35 | 0:27.33 | 0:27.10 | N/A | 8 |
| 0.5L | $1.80 |
| 3/5 | 28/02/2026 | 7 | GR 4/5 | $9,060.00 | The Meadows | 525m | 0:29.88 | 0:29.87 | 0:29.57 | N/A | 3 |
| 0.0L | $1.90 |
| 7/8 | 21/02/2026 | 7 | SPEC SF | $9,060.00 | The Meadows | 525m | 0:30.24 | 0:29.84 | 0:29.72 | N/A | 2 |
| 5.6L | $4.40 |
| 1/8 | 14/02/2026 | 22 | SPEC | $9,060.00 | The Meadows | 525m | 0:29.89 | 0:29.89 | 0:29.57 | N/A | 2 |
| 1.5L | $5.00 |
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Comments
Good win last start as odds-on favourite by 3.5 lengths over 500m at this track in a handy 27.96, beating In A Bit. Makes plenty of appeal. Go close again.
Last Starts 9 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/8 | 27/03/2026 | 6 | GR 4/5 | $3,880.00 | Bendigo | 500m | 0:27.96 | 0:27.96 | 0:27.86 | N/A | 3 |
| 3.3L | $1.50 |
| 8/8 | 21/03/2026 | 5 | SPEC G2 | $57,500.00 | Shepparton | 450m | 0:25.31 | 0:24.70 | 0:24.65 | N/A | 1 |
| 9.0L | $19.00 |
| 2/7 | 16/03/2026 | 9 | SPEC H | $7,330.00 | Shepparton | 450m | 0:25.18 | 0:24.84 | 0:24.83 | N/A | 2 |
| 4.8L | $3.90 |
| 3/8 | 07/03/2026 | 5 | SPEC G2 | $57,500.00 | Ballarat | 450m | 0:24.96 | 0:24.81 | 0:24.80 | N/A | 8 |
| 2.2L | $4.00 |
| 1/5 | 02/03/2026 | 17 | SPEC H | $7,330.00 | Ballarat | 450m | 0:25.13 | 0:25.13 | 0:25.04 | N/A | 7 |
| 2.6L | $1.60 |
| 1/8 | 13/02/2026 | 29 | GR 5 | $2,930.00 | Geelong | 460m | 0:25.48 | 0:25.48 | 0:25.48 | N/A | 5 |
| 7.8L | $1.40 |
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Comments
Racing well without winning, filling the minors at her last four starts, the latest when second (29.51) at Sandown. Drawn wide. Deserves respect.
Last Starts 3 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/8 | 02/04/2026 | 5 | GR 5 | $8,790.00 | Sandown | 515m | 0:29.51 | 0:29.49 | 0:29.29 | N/A | 1 |
| 0.3L | $4.60 |
| 2/8 | 28/03/2026 | 7 | GR 5 FIN | $9,060.00 | The Meadows | 525m | 0:30.63 | 0:30.54 | 0:29.95 | N/A | 1 |
| 1.3L | $2.80 |
| 2/8 | 21/03/2026 | 3 | GR 5 | $8,790.00 | The Meadows | 525m | 0:30.28 | 0:29.97 | 0:29.84 | N/A | 6 |
| 4.5L | $7.50 |
| 3/8 | 18/03/2026 | 5 | GR 5 H | $3,340.00 | The Meadows | 525m | 0:30.39 | 0:30.29 | 0:30.17 | N/A | 5 |
| 1.5L | $3.00 |
| 1/8 | 13/03/2026 | 4 | GR 4/5 | $3,880.00 | Bendigo | 500m | 0:27.86 | 0:27.86 | 0:27.86 | N/A | 5 |
| 2.5L | $3.30 |
| 1/8 | 09/03/2026 | 3 | GR 5 | $2,930.00 | Shepparton | 450m | 0:25.49 | 0:25.49 | 0:25.10 | N/A | 8 |
| 0.7L | $3.70 |
| 1/7 | 06/03/2026 | 11 | MX 3/4 | $3,360.00 | Bendigo | 425m | 0:23.79 | 0:23.79 | 0:23.79 | N/A | 3 |
| 3.6L | $1.50 |
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Comments
Missed the frame latest (29.88) when fourth over 515m at Sandown in a Grade 5. Has one win and four placings from seven starts from the draw. Will need the right run.
Last Starts 3 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/8 | 02/04/2026 | 5 | GR 5 | $8,790.00 | Sandown | 515m | 0:29.88 | 0:29.32 | 0:29.29 | N/A | 8 |
| 8.0L | $15.00 |
| 8/8 | 28/03/2026 | 7 | GR 4/5 | $10,380.00 | The Meadows | 600m | 0:35.12 | 0:34.28 | 0:34.28 | N/A | 5 |
| 12.0L | $23.00 |
| 2/8 | 21/03/2026 | 7 | R/A FIN | $10,380.00 | The Meadows | 600m | 0:34.85 | 0:34.81 | 0:34.13 | N/A | 4 |
| 0.8L | $7.00 |
| 6/8 | 14/03/2026 | 3 | GR 5 | $8,790.00 | The Meadows | 525m | 0:30.79 | 0:30.12 | 0:29.84 | N/A | 7 |
| 9.6L | $9.00 |
| 2/5 | 11/03/2026 | 4 | RST WIN H | $3,940.00 | The Meadows | 600m | 0:34.69 | 0:34.69 | 0:34.56 | N/A | 2 |
| 0.3L | $2.50 |
| 2/8 | 07/03/2026 | 5 | GR 5 | $8,790.00 | The Meadows | 525m | 0:30.37 | 0:30.32 | 0:29.87 | N/A | 3 |
| 1.0L | $6.00 |
| 3/8 | 02/03/2026 | 7 | SE | $14,580.00 | Shepparton | 450m | 0:25.25 | 0:24.85 | 0:24.85 | N/A | 8 |
| 6.3L | $12.00 |