Bendigo Race 8 - Avard Civil
HARTLAND WILLOW (3) held her own to the line last start and filled a minor placing, beaten only 1.5 lengths (28.22) behind Kraken Tommy at this track. Recorded one of the quickest times on the card last start despite being beaten. Makes plenty of appeal. UNCLE STILTSKIN (8) is a capable type and proved too strong last time to win by 2.5 lengths at Sandown in a handy 29.58 beating Maxi Grin. Ran the fastest time on the program in his latest win. Leading player again. MONTANA ICON (1) has mixed form recently, finishing fifth (25.83) in a Grade 4/5 at Shepparton latest but did run well two back when in the frame. Key player on best and worth another try. SALT SPECKLE (2) boasts a solid strike-rate over this track and distance.
Stats
Comments
Suited by inside box. Latest effort finished 5th over 450m at Shepparton beaten 12 lengths (25.83) behind Wizard Watson in a Grade 4/5 on June 22. Around the mark two starts back. Winning chance on that form.
Last Starts 3 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/8 | 22/06/2026 | 7 | GR 4/5 | $3,360.00 | Shepparton | 450m | 0:25.83 | 0:24.99 | 0:24.99 | N/A | 2 |
| 12.0L | $46.00 |
| 3/8 | 15/06/2026 | 17 | GR 5 | $2,930.00 | Shepparton | 450m | 0:25.60 | 0:25.41 | 0:25.21 | N/A | 4 |
| 2.8L | $27.00 |
| 4/8 | 29/05/2026 | 7 | GR 5 | $3,340.00 | Bendigo | 500m | 0:28.69 | 0:28.42 | 0:27.65 | N/A | 4 |
| 3.9L | $4.80 |
| 2/8 | 22/05/2026 | 4 | GR 5 | $3,340.00 | Bendigo | 500m | 0:28.44 | 0:28.41 | 0:27.92 | N/A | 5 |
| 0.5L | $12.00 |
| 2/8 | 18/05/2026 | 7 | GR 5 FIN | $9,580.00 | Shepparton | 450m | 0:25.63 | 0:25.33 | 0:25.28 | N/A | 1 |
| 4.5L | $67.00 |
| 2/6 | 11/05/2026 | 28 | GR 5 H | $2,930.00 | Shepparton | 450m | 0:25.55 | 0:25.32 | 0:25.10 | N/A | 3 |
| 3.5L | $61.00 |
Stats
Comments
Didn't make the placings last time at The Meadows (35.35) in a Grade 5, finishing a 6 length fifth. Goes well out of this box with a win and four minors. Looks suited here and can measure up on best.
Last Starts 5 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/8 | 20/06/2026 | 12 | GR 5 | $10,100.00 | The Meadows | 600m | 0:35.35 | 0:34.90 | 0:34.46 | N/A | 1 |
| 6.5L | $7.00 |
| 3/5 | 08/06/2026 | 10 | GR 5 | $4,000.00 | Sandown | 595m | 0:34.95 | 0:34.81 | 0:34.19 | N/A | 2 |
| 2.0L | $2.70 |
| 5/8 | 29/05/2026 | 13 | GR 4/5 | $3,880.00 | Bendigo | 500m | 0:28.17 | 0:27.70 | 0:27.65 | N/A | 1 |
| 6.6L | $19.00 |
| 8/8 | 16/05/2026 | 7 | GR 5 | $10,100.00 | The Meadows | 600m | 0:35.97 | 0:34.80 | 0:34.34 | N/A | 4 |
| 16.7L | $3.40 |
| 3/7 | 09/05/2026 | 8 | GR 5 | $10,100.00 | The Meadows | 600m | 0:35.38 | 0:34.74 | 0:34.23 | N/A | 8 |
| 9.3L | $12.00 |
| 5/7 | 01/05/2026 | 6 | GR 4/5 | $3,880.00 | Bendigo | 500m | 0:28.51 | 0:28.00 | 0:28.00 | N/A | 7 |
| 7.5L | $11.00 |
Stats
Comments
Finished in the minors last time in a Grade 4/5 at this track when a 1.5 lengths second but did run a fast 28.22 over the 500m trip. Rates a top chance with a repeat here.
Last Starts 6 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/8 | 19/06/2026 | 8 | GR 4/5 | $3,880.00 | Bendigo | 500m | 0:28.22 | 0:28.13 | 0:28.13 | N/A | 7 |
| 1.5L | $3.80 |
| 7/8 | 11/06/2026 | 5 | GR 5 | $8,790.00 | Sandown | 515m | 0:30.22 | 0:29.26 | 0:29.26 | N/A | 7 |
| 13.8L | $27.00 |
| 4/8 | 06/06/2026 | 15 | SPEC H | $3,360.00 | Shepparton | 450m | 0:25.46 | 0:24.89 | 0:24.89 | N/A | 3 |
| 8.3L | $16.00 |
| 1/8 | 22/05/2026 | 7 | GR 4/5 | $3,880.00 | Bendigo | 500m | 0:27.92 | 0:27.92 | 0:27.92 | N/A | 3 |
| 1.3L | $15.00 |
| 6/8 | 15/05/2026 | 6 | GR 4/5 | $3,880.00 | Bendigo | 500m | 0:28.45 | 0:28.04 | 0:27.77 | N/A | 7 |
| 6.0L | $9.00 |
| 1/6 | 09/05/2026 | 7 | GR 5 | $8,790.00 | The Meadows | 525m | 0:30.36 | 0:30.36 | 0:29.79 | N/A | 1 |
| 1.8L | $2.70 |
Stats
Comments
Good effort last time when third (25.82) over 450m at Shepparton. Will need a little luck early from the draw. Looks to have the job ahead.
Last Starts 7 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/8 | 18/06/2026 | 12 | Rank Limit - Grade 5 | $1,530.00 | Shepparton | 450m | 0:25.82 | 0:25.50 | 0:25.45 | N/A | 6 |
| 4.5L | $8.50 |
| 6/8 | 06/06/2026 | 5 | SPEC H | $3,360.00 | Shepparton | 450m | 0:25.46 | 0:25.02 | 0:24.89 | N/A | 3 |
| 6.5L | $101.00 |
| 4/8 | 01/06/2026 | 24 | GR 5 | $2,930.00 | Shepparton | 450m | 0:25.82 | 0:25.73 | 0:25.37 | N/A | 6 |
| 1.2L | $46.00 |
| 6/8 | 08/05/2026 | 4 | GR 5 | $2,930.00 | Geelong | 460m | 0:26.42 | 0:25.90 | 0:25.64 | N/A | 3 |
| 7.8L | $31.00 |
| 6/8 | 04/05/2026 | 16 | GR 5 | $2,930.00 | Shepparton | 450m | 0:25.88 | 0:25.48 | 0:25.28 | N/A | 3 |
| 5.8L | $21.00 |
| 7/8 | 18/04/2026 | 7 | GR 5 | $8,790.00 | The Meadows | 525m | 0:30.95 | 0:30.29 | 0:29.90 | N/A | 3 |
| 9.5L | $8.00 |
Stats
Comments
Solid performance to win by 2.5 lengths at Warragul over 460m (26.25) beating Blue Trombone in Grade 5 on June 20. Prepared to overlook.
Last Starts 5 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/8 | 20/06/2026 | 4 | GR 5 | $1,530.00 | Warragul | 460m | 0:26.25 | 0:26.25 | 0:25.89 | N/A | 1 |
| 2.5L | $3.10 |
| 7/8 | 16/06/2026 | 3 | GR 5 | $2,930.00 | Warragul | 400m | 0:23.23 | 0:22.87 | 0:22.45 | N/A | 3 |
| 5.3L | $5.00 |
| 5/7 | 13/06/2026 | 7 | GR 5 | $1,530.00 | Geelong | 400m | 0:23.14 | 0:22.75 | 0:22.63 | N/A | 6 |
| 5.8L | $4.20 |
| 2/8 | 06/06/2026 | 5 | GR 5 H NP | $2,930.00 | Shepparton | 390m | 0:22.57 | 0:22.42 | 0:21.60 | N/A | 4 |
| 2.3L | $4.00 |
| 3/8 | 01/06/2026 | 7 | GR 5 NP | $2,930.00 | Shepparton | 390m | 0:22.75 | 0:22.24 | 0:22.10 | N/A | 3 |
| 7.3L | $3.80 |
| 3/7 | 25/05/2026 | 5 | GR 5 | $2,930.00 | Shepparton | 450m | 0:25.74 | 0:25.38 | 0:25.06 | N/A | 2 |
| 5.3L | $12.00 |
Stats
Comments
Has shown little speed out of the boxes and tends to spot them a start in his races, Last start finished fourth over 500m at this track, beaten 5 lengths. Thereabouts last start but looks tested 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 | 19/06/2026 | 7 | GR 4/5 | $3,880.00 | Bendigo | 500m | 0:28.45 | 0:28.13 | 0:28.13 | N/A | 8 |
| 4.8L | $35.00 |
| 7/7 | 12/06/2026 | 14 | GR 4/5 | $3,360.00 | Geelong | 460m | 0:26.52 | 0:25.83 | 0:25.65 | N/A | 4 |
| 10.0L | $101.00 |
| 8/8 | 29/05/2026 | 7 | GR 4/5 | $3,880.00 | Bendigo | 500m | 0:28.58 | 0:27.70 | 0:27.65 | N/A | 4 |
| 12.5L | $101.00 |
| 1/8 | 22/05/2026 | 9 | GR 5 | $3,340.00 | Bendigo | 500m | 0:28.41 | 0:28.41 | 0:27.92 | N/A | 6 |
| 0.5L | $41.00 |
| 2/8 | 13/05/2026 | 6 | GR 5 | $1,740.00 | Bendigo | 500m | 0:28.55 | 0:28.42 | 0:28.42 | N/A | 2 |
| 2.0L | $3.10 |
| 2/7 | 07/05/2026 | 13 | GR 5 | $2,930.00 | Ballarat | 450m | 0:26.01 | 0:25.53 | 0:25.20 | N/A | 2 |
| 7.0L | $10.00 |
Stats
Comments
Improved sharply when second behind Scott Ephraim at Shepparton last start over 450m (25.65). Likely to play a major role.
Last Starts 7 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/6 | 18/06/2026 | 3 | Rank Limit - Grade 5 | $1,530.00 | Shepparton | 450m | 0:25.65 | 0:25.47 | 0:25.45 | N/A | 5 |
| 2.6L | $7.50 |
| 7/8 | 15/06/2026 | 14 | GR 5 | $2,930.00 | Shepparton | 450m | 0:25.99 | 0:25.72 | 0:25.21 | N/A | 8 |
| 4.0L | $5.00 |
| 7/8 | 01/06/2026 | 10 | GR 4/5 | $3,360.00 | Shepparton | 450m | 0:26.32 | 0:25.42 | 0:25.37 | N/A | 6 |
| 12.9L | $35.00 |
| 3/8 | 22/05/2026 | 4 | GR 5 | $2,930.00 | Bendigo | 425m | 0:24.09 | 0:24.04 | 0:23.64 | N/A | 2 |
| 1.0L | $6.00 |
| 3/8 | 18/05/2026 | 23 | GR 5 | $2,930.00 | Shepparton | 390m | 0:22.66 | 0:22.15 | 0:22.03 | N/A | 5 |
| 7.5L | $7.00 |
| 7/8 | 25/04/2026 | 5 | GR 5 FIN | $9,060.00 | The Meadows | 525m | 0:30.40 | 0:29.83 | 0:29.80 | N/A | 8 |
| 8.3L | $51.00 |
Stats
Comments
Good effort to score just four days ago over 515m at Sandown by 2.5 lengths in a Free For All. Makes plenty of appeal on the back of the latest win.
Last Starts 3 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/6 | 22/06/2026 | 5 | FFA | $3,970.00 | Sandown | 515m | 0:29.58 | 0:29.58 | 0:29.58 | N/A | 3 |
| 2.4L | $2.10 |
| 3/7 | 17/06/2026 | 8 | FFA | $3,970.00 | The Meadows | 525m | 0:30.42 | 0:29.89 | 0:29.77 | N/A | 8 |
| 7.8L | $7.00 |
| 6/8 | 09/06/2026 | 6 | GR 4/5 | $3,880.00 | Horsham | 485m | 0:27.79 | 0:27.25 | 0:27.25 | N/A | 3 |
| 7.8L | $9.00 |
| 4/8 | 03/06/2026 | 5 | SPEC H | $3,360.00 | Ballarat | 450m | 0:25.44 | 0:24.98 | 0:24.98 | N/A | 2 |
| 6.8L | $9.50 |
| 1/8 | 29/05/2026 | 9 | GR 5 FIN | $14,580.00 | Geelong | 520m | 0:29.95 | 0:29.95 | 0:29.95 | N/A | 1 |
| 0.5L | $2.70 |
| 2/6 | 20/05/2026 | 5 | GR 5 H | $3,340.00 | Geelong | 520m | 0:29.98 | 0:29.89 | 0:29.89 | N/A | 7 |
| 1.5L | $5.00 |
Stats
Comments
Hasn't been that impressive recently but he has solid credentials over this track and distance. Capable of taking this out.
Last Starts 6 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/7 | 19/06/2026 | 4 | R/A FIN | $3,880.00 | Horsham | 485m | 0:28.34 | 0:27.47 | 0:26.76 | N/A | 3 |
| 12.5L | $16.00 |
| 6/8 | 15/06/2026 | 6 | GR 5 | $2,930.00 | Shepparton | 450m | 0:25.84 | 0:25.41 | 0:25.21 | N/A | 2 |
| 6.3L | $18.00 |
| 3/7 | 09/06/2026 | 8 | RST WIN H | $3,340.00 | Horsham | 485m | 0:27.90 | 0:27.26 | 0:27.25 | N/A | 1 |
| 9.1L | $9.50 |
| 1/8 | 01/06/2026 | 18 | GR 5 NP | $2,930.00 | Shepparton | 390m | 0:22.31 | 0:22.31 | 0:22.10 | N/A | 2 |
| 2.1L | $2.70 |
| 3/5 | 14/05/2026 | 6 | Rank Limit - Grade 5 | $1,530.00 | Shepparton | 450m | 0:25.80 | 0:25.77 | 0:25.43 | N/A | 1 |
| 0.4L | $2.10 |
| 5/8 | 08/05/2026 | 4 | RST WIN H | $3,340.00 | Bendigo | 500m | 0:28.66 | 0:28.02 | 0:28.02 | N/A | 7 |
| 9.1L | $21.00 |
Stats
Comments
Produced a good effort last start to finish fifth on June 19 over 425m at this track behind Idyllic James, beaten 2.75 lengths (24.19) in a Special conditions Veteran race. Not keen 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/8 | 19/06/2026 | 7 | SPEC VET | $2,930.00 | Bendigo | 425m | 0:24.19 | 0:24.01 | 0:23.45 | N/A | 4 |
| 2.8L | $4.20 |
| 3/7 | 12/06/2026 | 8 | GR 4/5 | $3,360.00 | Geelong | 460m | 0:26.01 | 0:25.83 | 0:25.65 | N/A | 5 |
| 2.8L | $17.00 |
| 6/8 | 04/06/2026 | 9 | VET H | $2,930.00 | Warragul | 400m | 0:23.17 | 0:22.55 | 0:22.28 | N/A | 7 |
| 9.0L | $21.00 |
| 2/6 | 26/05/2026 | 9 | GR 5 | $2,930.00 | Warragul | 400m | 0:22.89 | 0:22.87 | 0:22.33 | N/A | 6 |
| 0.2L | $3.60 |
| 7/8 | 17/05/2026 | 49 | GR 4/5 | $3,360.00 | Healesville | 350m | 0:19.62 | 0:19.19 | 0:18.99 | N/A | 3 |
| 6.3L | $41.00 |
| 6/7 | 29/03/2026 | 31 | OPEN | $3,000.00 | Mount Gambier | 512m | 0:30.46 | 0:29.50 | 0:29.16 | N/A | 3 |
| 13.8L | $10.00 |