Bendigo Race 2 - Hip Pocket Bendigo (1-2 Wins) (300+Rank)
MORAINE MERLIN (3) flew the lids and led throughout to get off the mark with his maiden win, then finished a 24 length eighth last start at Ballarat over 450m (26.72). Returns to the scene of his maiden win. Key player on best and worth another chance. NIGHT AND DAY (7) is a consistent runner who is new here. Comes into this a winner last time from box seven where she scored by 1.5 lengths at Healesville (16.91). The form out of her last race has been franked. Sure to measure up. MORNING DAWN (1) had been racing in honest fashion recording four placings in a row before finishing fourth (29.08) at this track latest. The form out of her last race has been franked. Must be included in calculations. ASTON NEUTRON (6) cannot be overlooked following a recent top-three finish.
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Was out of the placings last time at this track but prior to that had been racing consistently, notching four minors in a row. Has the inside draw but looks a each way chance only this field.
Last Starts 20 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/7 | 21/10/2026 | 7 | Rank Limit - Restricted Win | $1,740.00 | Bendigo | 500m | 0:29.08 | 0:28.33 | 0:28.33 | N/A | 4 |
| 11.0L | $9.00 |
| 3/6 | 14/10/2026 | 7 | T3 GR 6 | $1,530.00 | Bendigo | 425m | 0:24.73 | 0:24.21 | 0:23.97 | N/A | 1 |
| 7.5L | $4.00 |
| 2/8 | 07/10/2026 | 7 | Rank Limit - Restricted Win | $1,740.00 | Bendigo | 500m | 0:28.87 | 0:28.86 | 0:28.13 | N/A | 6 |
| 0.3L | $9.50 |
| 3/8 | 30/09/2026 | 7 | T3 RSTW | $1,740.00 | Bendigo | 500m | 0:28.66 | 0:28.54 | 0:28.29 | N/A | 1 |
| 1.6L | $2.90 |
| 3/7 | 23/09/2026 | 14 | Rank Limit - Restricted Win | $1,530.00 | Bendigo | 425m | 0:24.46 | 0:24.22 | 0:23.82 | N/A | 2 |
| 3.4L | $18.00 |
| 6/8 | 09/09/2026 | 7 | Bottom Up - Grade 6 | $1,530.00 | Bendigo | 425m | 0:24.72 | 0:24.34 | 0:24.15 | N/A | 2 |
| 5.8L | $6.00 |
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Was out of placings last time (23.09) at Ballarat in a Mix 6/7, finishing seventh and beaten 12 lengths. Yet to win but has placed two times from this draw. Tough line-up and may struggle.
Last Starts 5 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/7 | 05/11/2026 | 5 | MX 6/7 | $2,930.00 | Ballarat | 390m | 0:23.09 | 0:22.24 | 0:21.91 | N/A | 2 |
| 12.3L | $4.80 |
| 4/8 | 31/10/2026 | 12 | Rank Limit - Restricted Win | $1,530.00 | Ballarat | 390m | 0:22.62 | 0:22.26 | 0:22.09 | N/A | 5 |
| 5.1L | $2.15 |
| 2/6 | 19/10/2026 | 73 | Bottom Up - Restricted Win | $1,530.00 | Warrnambool | 390m | 0:22.28 | 0:22.05 | 0:21.92 | N/A | 2 |
| 3.5L | $2.60 |
| 7/8 | 07/08/2026 | 7 | R/A FIN | $3,360.00 | Geelong | 460m | 0:27.82 | 0:25.81 | 0:25.46 | N/A | 4 |
| 29.0L | $26.00 |
| 5/6 | 31/07/2026 | 4 | RST WIN H | $2,930.00 | Geelong | 460m | 0:27.08 | 0:26.02 | 0:26.01 | N/A | 8 |
| 15.3L | $15.00 |
| 1/6 | 27/07/2026 | 6 | Bottom Up - Grade 7 | $1,530.00 | Warrnambool | 390m | 0:22.28 | 0:22.28 | 0:22.18 | N/A | 4 |
| 7.3L | $1.10 |
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Last start finished last in a Mix 6/7 on October 21 over 450m at Ballarat behind Kiwi Lismore beaten 24 lengths (26.72). Comes through a solid form race. Expected to feature.
Last Starts 20 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/8 | 21/10/2026 | 5 | MX 6/7 | $2,930.00 | Ballarat | 450m | 0:26.72 | 0:24.99 | 0:24.72 | N/A | 6 |
| 24.7L | $31.00 |
| 1/8 | 16/10/2026 | 7 | MDN | $2,540.00 | Bendigo | 425m | 0:24.26 | 0:24.26 | 0:23.51 | N/A | 8 |
| 2.5L | $3.90 |
| 3/8 | 09/10/2026 | - | MDN | $2,540.00 | Bendigo | 425m | 0:24.46 | 0:24.42 | 0:23.56 | N/A | 5 |
| 0.5L | $20.00 |
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Last start finished fourth on November 6 over 425m at this track behind Aston Mandla, beaten 5 lengths (24.34) in a Restricted WIN. Be tough to make an impression against this lot.
Last Starts 4 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/6 | 06/11/2026 | 6 | RST WIN | $2,930.00 | Bendigo | 425m | 0:24.34 | 0:24.02 | 0:23.58 | N/A | 1 |
| 4.8L | $26.00 |
| 3/7 | 31/10/2026 | 6 | RST WIN | $2,930.00 | Shepparton | 390m | 0:22.47 | 0:22.36 | 0:21.99 | N/A | 2 |
| 1.6L | $34.00 |
| 5/6 | 25/10/2026 | 4 | RST WIN | $2,930.00 | Healesville | 300m | 0:17.39 | 0:16.84 | 0:16.77 | N/A | 4 |
| 7.8L | $61.00 |
| 5/6 | 21/10/2026 | 23 | Rank Limit - Restricted Win | $1,530.00 | Bendigo | 425m | 0:24.59 | 0:23.95 | 0:23.77 | N/A | 5 |
| 9.2L | $12.00 |
| 1/5 | 28/09/2026 | 6 | Rank Limit - Restricted Win | $1,530.00 | Healesville | 300m | 0:17.20 | 0:17.20 | 0:16.76 | N/A | 7 |
| 0.2L | $6.00 |
| 2/5 | 22/09/2026 | 8 | Rank Limit - Grade 7 | $1,530.00 | Geelong | 400m | 0:22.94 | 0:22.60 | 0:22.60 | N/A | 1 |
| 5.0L | $2.30 |
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Finished second last time (24.44) over 425m at this track. Worth including.
Last Starts 6 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/5 | 04/11/2026 | 7 | T3 RSTW | $1,530.00 | Bendigo | 425m | 0:24.44 | 0:24.34 | 0:24.14 | N/A | 4 |
| 1.5L | $4.80 |
| 4/7 | 28/10/2026 | 7 | GR 7 | $1,530.00 | Geelong | 400m | 0:23.14 | 0:22.49 | 0:22.49 | N/A | 4 |
| 9.5L | $9.50 |
| 2/5 | 21/10/2026 | 7 | Rank Limit - Restricted Win | $1,530.00 | Bendigo | 425m | 0:24.22 | 0:24.18 | 0:23.77 | N/A | 1 |
| 0.8L | $2.40 |
| 2/6 | 14/10/2026 | 4 | T3 GR 7 | $1,530.00 | Bendigo | 425m | 0:24.42 | 0:24.38 | 0:23.97 | N/A | 1 |
| 0.8L | $3.00 |
| 1/8 | 10/10/2026 | 12 | Bottom Up - Maiden | $1,530.00 | Bendigo | 425m | 0:24.36 | 0:24.36 | 0:24.09 | N/A | 1 |
| 2.7L | $4.40 |
| 0/7 | 28/09/2026 | 7 | MDN | $1,530.00 | Ballarat | 390m | 0:29.29 | 0:22.36 | 0:22.24 | N/A | 6 |
| 99.0L | $3.40 |
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Strongly fancied last time and hit the ground running with a fast early split, paving the way for a 1.5 lengths win at Healesville over 300m in 16.91. Comes through a good form race. Looks a top chance.
Last Starts 8 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/7 | 02/11/2026 | 6 | Rank Limit - Maiden | $1,530.00 | Healesville | 300m | 0:16.91 | 0:16.91 | 0:16.74 | N/A | 7 |
| 1.6L | $1.50 |
| 3/7 | 27/10/2026 | 7 | MDN | $2,540.00 | Geelong | 400m | 0:22.68 | 0:22.51 | 0:22.21 | N/A | 3 |
| 2.8L | $6.00 |
| 2/6 | 20/10/2026 | 11 | Rank Limit - Maiden | $1,530.00 | Geelong | 400m | 0:22.82 | 0:22.62 | 0:22.37 | N/A | 4 |
| 2.8L | $4.50 |
| 7/7 | 09/10/2026 | 5 | MDN | $2,540.00 | Geelong | 400m | 0:23.42 | 0:22.61 | 0:22.24 | N/A | 7 |
| 11.6L | $13.00 |
| 7/8 | 04/10/2026 | - | MDN | $2,540.00 | Healesville | 350m | 0:20.54 | 0:19.95 | 0:19.16 | N/A | 1 |
| 8.5L | $4.60 |
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Form has been solid with minor placings at his last four starts. Last time out finished 3rd on October 31 over 390m at Ballarat behind So She Think beaten 4.5 lengths (22.59) in a Rank Limit - Restricted Win. Shouldn't trouble the top few hopes.
Last Starts 10 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/8 | 31/10/2026 | 7 | Rank Limit - Restricted Win | $1,530.00 | Ballarat | 390m | 0:22.59 | 0:22.26 | 0:22.09 | N/A | 8 |
| 4.7L | $31.00 |
| 2/8 | 24/10/2026 | 5 | Rank Limit - Grade 7 | $1,530.00 | Ballarat | 390m | 0:22.57 | 0:22.40 | 0:22.08 | N/A | 6 |
| 2.5L | $12.00 |
| 2/7 | 19/10/2026 | 6 | T3 RSTW | $1,530.00 | Ballarat | 390m | 0:22.64 | 0:22.57 | 0:22.25 | N/A | 4 |
| 1.3L | $8.50 |
| 3/8 | 13/10/2026 | 8 | Rank Limit - Restricted Win | $1,530.00 | Geelong | 400m | 0:23.25 | 0:23.12 | 0:22.73 | N/A | 6 |
| 1.8L | $71.00 |
| 8/8 | 05/10/2026 | 6 | T3 GR 7 | $1,530.00 | Ballarat | 390m | 0:23.36 | 0:22.67 | 0:22.05 | N/A | 7 |
| 9.8L | $20.00 |
| 5/7 | 29/09/2026 | 14 | Rank Limit - Restricted Win | $1,530.00 | Geelong | 400m | 0:23.47 | 0:22.83 | 0:22.37 | N/A | 3 |
| 9.3L | $23.00 |