Bendigo Race 1 - Forty Winks Trot
MIDNITE MUSCLE (8) continued his good form when placed over further at Kilmore last time. Put two wins together prior and owns a decent record at this circuit and distance. Shouldn't spend a penny from this draw and the sprint lane may come in handy. Top chance. MAORI TATTOO (5) will be improved by three starts since a spell, highlighted by a resuming third at Kilmore from a similar draw to this. Race fit and capable of a good performance. GIGGLE WATER (6) should be better for two outings off a let-up and had sound form prior. SAINT EYES (3) draws well and must be considered after he showed improvement for third from a wider barrier at Kilmore three weeks ago.

Driver: Neil McCallum
Stats
Comments
Last start 9th (Sr1) over 1690m at Maryborough, beaten 35 m by Beautiful Sunrise (2:07.70) in NR up to 50 M on February 25 at $81. At the start before broke in score up and was out of position at the start was driven from back in the field when 9th (Fr6) over 1690m at Maryborough, beaten 65 m by Dona Amalia (2:06.60) in NR up to 49 on February 11 at $71. Draws the pegs so looking for a better effort.
Last Starts 6 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9/10 | 25/02/2026 | 14 | NR up to 50 | $6,000.00 | Maryborough | 1690m | Neutral | Neil Mccallum | 2:01.6 | 1 |
| 35.1L | $81.00 |
| 9/11 | 11/02/2026 | 7 | NR up to 49 | $4,000.00 | Maryborough | 1690m | Neutral | Neil Mccallum | 2:00.6 | 6 |
| 65.4L | $71.00 |
| 7/9 | 04/02/2026 | 6 | NR 46 to 51 | $6,000.00 | Maryborough | 1690m | Neutral | Neil Mccallum | 2:00.6 | 5 |
| 25.6L | $81.00 |
| 8/9 | 29/01/2026 | 524 | NR up to 55 | $6,000.00 | Ballarat | 2200m | Neutral | Neil Mccallum | 2:02.6 | 3 |
| 62.6L | $71.00 |
| 2/3 | 25/01/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Maryborough | 1690m | Neil Mccallum | 0 |
| 2L | $0.00 | ||
| 4/5 | 18/01/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Maryborough | 2190m | Neil Mccallum | 0 |
| 12L | $0.00 | ||
| 9/10 | 23/08/2024 | 133 | NR up to 55 | $7,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Chris Alford | 1:59.6 | 4 |
| 19.9L | $10.00 |
| 8/10 | 12/04/2024 | 9 | NR up to 55 | $7,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | G A Craven | 1:58.7 | 7 |
| 41.9L | $13.00 |

Driver: Nick Youngson
Stats
Comments
Didn't do much at the last run, was well back in the run when 6th (Fr6) over 1710m at Ballarat beaten 20 m by Golden Skies (2:07.50) in NR up to 50 M on February 19 at $71. Before that was driven from back in the field when 11th (Fr4) over 1690m at Maryborough beaten 85 m by Dona Amalia (2:06.60) in NR up to 49 on February 11 at $151. Will need improvement to figure.
Last Starts 12 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/9 | 19/02/2026 | 8 | NR up to 50 | $6,000.00 | Ballarat | 1710m | Neutral | Nick Youngson | 2:00.0 | 6 |
| 20.3L | $71.00 |
| 3/3 | 15/02/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Maryborough | 2190m | Nick Youngson | 0 |
| 5L | $0.00 | ||
| 11/11 | 11/02/2026 | 7 | NR up to 49 | $4,000.00 | Maryborough | 1690m | Neutral | Nick Youngson | 2:00.6 | 4 |
| 83.7L | $151.00 |
| 9/9 | 04/02/2026 | 7 | NR 46 to 51 | $6,000.00 | Maryborough | 1690m | Neutral | Nick Youngson | 2:00.6 | 4 |
| 38.9L | $151.00 |
| 8/10 | 28/01/2026 | 7 | NR 50 to 55 | $6,000.00 | Maryborough | 1690m | Neutral | Nick Youngson | 2:00.2 | 1 |
| 55.4L | $151.00 |
| 11/11 | 21/01/2026 | 15 | NR up to 69 | $10,000.00 | Bendigo | 2150m | Neutral | Nick Youngson | 2:01.6 | 1 |
| 55.5L | $151.00 |
| 7/12 | 06/01/2026 | 3 | NR up to 52 | $6,000.00 | Shepparton | 2190m | Neutral | Rebecca Bartley | 2:01.1 | 1 |
| 28.6L | $61.00 |
| 3/6 | 06/11/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Shepparton | 2190m | Leigh Sutton | 0 |
| 1L | $0.00 |

Driver: Neil Caldwell
Stats
Comments
Improved last start with a good run despite getting well back, when 3rd (Fr6) over 2180m at Kilmore beaten 23 m by Kennywould (2:49.40) in NR 40 to 45 on February 12 at $41. Draws well and has solid prospects.
Last Starts 19 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/10 | 12/02/2026 | 26 | NR 40 to 45 | $4,000.00 | Kilmore | 2180m | Neutral | Neil Caldwell | 2:05.0 | 6 |
| 23.9L | $41.00 |
| 6/12 | 17/01/2026 | 16 | NR up to 52 | $12,000.00 | Shepparton | 2190m | Fast | Damian Wilson | 2:03.2 | 3 |
| 6.7L | $101.00 |
| 5/9 | 01/01/2026 | 9 | NR up to 52 | $6,000.00 | Echuca | 2160m | Neutral | Neil Caldwell | 2:02.5 | 6 |
| 32.4L | $101.00 |
| 7/8 | 23/12/2025 | 637 | 0-1 WIN | $6,000.00 | Shepparton | 2190m | Neutral | Neil Caldwell | 2:03.5 | 5 |
| 23.2L | $101.00 |
| 5/6 | 09/12/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Shepparton | 2190m | Neil Caldwell | 0 |
| 8L | $0.00 | ||
| 1/6 | 30/11/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Echuca | 2160m | Neil Caldwell | 0 |
| 0.2L | $0.00 | ||
| 12/12 | 26/03/2024 | 54 | NR up to 50 | $6,000.00 | Shepparton | 2190m | Neutral | C J Maggs | 2:01.7 | 3 |
| 244.3L | $19.00 |
| 6/6 | 01/02/2024 | 7 | NR up to 55 | $7,000.00 | Shepparton | 2190m | Neutral | R P Duffy | 2:03.4 | 3 |
| 81.8L | $6.00 |

Driver: Ross Graham
Stats
Comments
Last start was driven from back in the field when 8th (Fr5) over 1710m at Ballarat beaten 85 m by Midnite Muscle (2:05.10) in NR 40 to 45 on February 19 at $21. At the start before 4th (Fr4) over 1609m at Cranbourne was 5th-11.2 at the bell, beaten 14 m by At The Distance (2:00.50) in NR up to 49 on February 8 at $7.50. Can play a role.
Last Starts 12 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/9 | 19/02/2026 | 11 | NR 40 to 45 | $4,000.00 | Ballarat | 1710m | Neutral | Ross Graham | 1:57.7 | 5 |
| 84.3L | $21.00 |
| 4/8 | 08/02/2026 | 11 | NR up to 49 | $4,000.00 | Cranbourne | 1609m | Neutral | Ross Graham | 2:00.5 | 4 |
| 14.7L | $7.50 |
| 7/10 | 28/01/2026 | 10 | NR up to 49 | $4,000.00 | Maryborough | 2190m | Neutral | Ross Graham | 2:02.7 | 1 |
| 15.8L | $23.00 |
| 5/7 | 18/01/2026 | 10 | NR 45 to 50 | $6,000.00 | Cranbourne | 1609m | Neutral | Ross Graham | 2:00.4 | 6 |
| 27.3L | $9.50 |
| 2/10 | 08/01/2026 | 18 | NR up to 49 | $4,000.00 | Ballarat | 1710m | Neutral | Ross Graham | 1:59.1 | 5 |
| 8.1L | $4.80 |
| 3/8 | 21/12/2025 | 10 | NR up to 49 | $4,000.00 | Cranbourne | 2080m | W | Ross Graham | 2:03.5 | 5 |
| 2.1L | $19.00 |
| 1/5 | 23/10/2023 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bendigo | 0m | R A Graham | 0 |
| 4L | $0.00 | ||
| 2/7 | 15/05/2023 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bendigo | 1650m | R A Graham | 0 |
| 6L | $0.00 |

Driver: Chris Alford
Stats
Comments
Recent form below what he is capable of. Last start was driven from back in the field when 6th (Fr6) over 1609m at Cranbourne beaten 20 m by At The Distance (2:00.50) in NR up to 49 on February 8 at $9.50. The run prior 8th (Sr2) over 2190m at Maryborough, beaten 16 m by Black And Gold (2:47.00) in NR up to 49 on January 28 at $14. Building in fitness so could peak here.
Last Starts 23 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/8 | 08/02/2026 | 11 | NR up to 49 | $4,000.00 | Cranbourne | 1609m | Neutral | Chris Alford | 2:00.5 | 6 |
| 20.0L | $9.50 |
| 8/10 | 28/01/2026 | 13 | NR up to 49 | $4,000.00 | Maryborough | 2190m | Neutral | Chris Alford | 2:02.7 | 2 |
| 16.1L | $14.00 |
| 3/9 | 15/01/2026 | 112 | NR up to 49 | $4,000.00 | Kilmore | 2180m | Neutral | Chris Alford | 2:09.4 | 6 |
| 3.1L | $6.00 |
| 1/4 | 06/01/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Melton | 2240m | Good | Chris Alford | 0 |
| 0.1L | $0.00 | |
| 9/11 | 25/09/2025 | 6 | NR up to 49 | $6,000.00 | Kilmore | 2180m | Neutral | Chris Alford | 2:04.2 | 1 |
| 21.3L | $10.00 |
| 2/8 | 19/09/2025 | 12 | NR up to 49 | $4,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Chris Alford | 2:02.7 | 5 |
| 10.6L | $3.90 |
| 10/10 | 07/09/2025 | 7 | NR up to 50 | $6,000.00 | Cranbourne | 2080m | Neutral | Chris Alford | 2:02.1 | 6 |
| 135.6L | $5.50 |
| 3/5 | 05/06/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Kilmore | 2180m | Chris Alford | 0 |
| 8L | $0.00 |

Driver: Josh Duggan
Stats
Comments
Recent form below what she is capable of. Last start was driven from back in the field when 8th (Fr6) over 1690m at Maryborough was 6th-9.9 at the bell, beaten 18 m by Beautiful Sunrise (2:07.70) in NR up to 50 M on February 25 at $23. At the previous start surrendered the lead and finished 7th (Fr5) over 2190m after showing early pace at Maryborough was 4th-4.2 at the bell, beaten 19 m by Fremarks Peggy (2:51.10) in NR up to 50 M on February 11 at $26. Capable of much better.
Last Starts 6 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/10 | 25/02/2026 | 14 | NR up to 50 | $6,000.00 | Maryborough | 1690m | Neutral | Josh Duggan | 2:01.6 | 6 |
| 18.8L | $23.00 |
| 7/9 | 11/02/2026 | 38 | NR up to 50 | $6,000.00 | Maryborough | 2190m | Neutral | Josh Duggan | 2:05.7 | 5 |
| 19.2L | $26.00 |
| 3/7 | 02/02/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bendigo | 2150m | Josh Duggan | 0 |
| 55L | $0.00 | ||
| 2/10 | 04/01/2026 | 6 | NR 46 to 50 | $6,000.00 | Maryborough | 2190m | Neutral | Josh Duggan | 2:01.9 | 5 |
| 2.7L | $41.00 |
| 3/12 | 29/12/2025 | 31 | NR up to 45 | $4,000.00 | Charlton | 2100m | Neutral | Josh Duggan | 2:00.9 | 5 |
| 2.5L | $151.00 |
| 12/12 | 28/11/2025 | 14 | No NR | $15,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | W | Josh Duggan | 2:01.3 | 3 |
| 125.3L | $151.00 |
| 7/9 | 14/11/2025 | 38 | No NR | $10,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Josh Duggan | 2:04.4 | 5 |
| 39.0L | $151.00 |
| 5/6 | 21/07/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bendigo | 2150m | C M Mcswain | 0 |
| 4L | $0.00 |

Driver: Nathan Jack
Stats
Comments
Began her campaign last start running 9th (Sr2) over 2180m at Kilmore, well beaten by Kennywould (2:49.40) in NR 40 to 45 on February 12 at $61. May need more racing.
Last Starts 19 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9/10 | 12/02/2026 | 253 | NR 40 to 45 | $4,000.00 | Kilmore | 2180m | Neutral | Michael Bellman | 2:05.0 | 2 |
| 103.7L | $61.00 |
| 4/8 | 05/02/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Shepparton | 2190m | Nathan Jack | 0 |
| 25L | $0.00 | ||
| 6/6 | 09/12/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Shepparton | 2190m | Leigh Sutton | 0 |
| 8L | $0.00 | ||
| 9/9 | 04/06/2025 | 15 | No NR | $4,000.00 | Maryborough | 2190m | Neutral | Kerryn Manning | 2:04.5 | 0 |
| 106.6L | $12.00 |
| 9/12 | 20/05/2025 | 7 | 0-1 WIN | $6,000.00 | Shepparton | 2190m | Neutral | Ellen Tormey | 2:05.4 | 5 |
| 29.9L | $21.00 |
| 11/12 | 13/05/2025 | 608 | NR up to 49 | $4,000.00 | Shepparton | 1690m | Neutral | Ryan Sanderson | 2:01.3 | 1 |
| 146.0L | $26.00 |
| 1/11 | 13/09/2023 | 14 | $7,000.00 | Ballarat | 2200m | Neutral | A M Ashwood | 2:04.7 | 3 |
| 0.3L | $61.00 | |
| 6/10 | 30/08/2023 | 132 | NR up to 47 | $4,500.00 | Maryborough | 2190m | Neutral | M J Bellman | 2:03.4 | 4 |
| 30.4L | $34.00 |

Driver: Jack Laugher
Stats
Comments
Beaten favourite last start when third at Kilmore on February 26. Scored the start before at Ballarat on February 19. Capable of taking this out.
Last Starts 5 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/8 | 26/02/2026 | 7 | NR up to 49 | $4,000.00 | Kilmore | 2180m | Neutral | Jack Laugher | 2:02.7 | 3 |
| 14.1L | $3.20 |
| 1/9 | 19/02/2026 | 9 | NR 40 to 45 | $4,000.00 | Ballarat | 1710m | Neutral | Jack Laugher | 1:57.7 | 1 |
| 0.2L | $2.20 |
| 1/10 | 10/02/2026 | 4 | NR up to 49 | $4,000.00 | Shepparton | 1690m | Neutral | Jack Laugher | 2:00.2 | 5 |
| 3.5L | $8.50 |
| 2/8 | 06/02/2026 | 9 | NR up to 42 | $4,000.00 | Bendigo | 2150m | Neutral | Jack Laugher | 2:02.4 | 6 |
| 1.4L | $7.00 |
| 6/10 | 28/01/2026 | 7 | NR up to 49 | $4,000.00 | Maryborough | 2190m | Neutral | Jack Laugher | 2:02.7 | 4 |
| 15.2L | $13.00 |
| 3/8 | 21/01/2026 | 7 | NR up to 45 | $4,000.00 | Bendigo | 1650m | Neutral | Ellen Tormey | 1:58.6 | 2 |
| 6.6L | $3.20 |
| 2/6 | 20/10/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bendigo | 2150m | Jack Laugher | 0 |
| 4L | $0.00 | ||
| 3/6 | 21/10/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bendigo | 2150m | Liam Older | 0 |
| 4L | $0.00 |