Bendigo Race 4 - Smartloans Bendigo Trot
RAKERO WARRIOR NZ (11) is in fine form having come from this row to win his last two outings. Returns to a circuit where he has yet to miss a place in five appearances, winning twice. Big chance to land the hat trick. AT THE DISTANCE (2) came from wider than this two back when he worked to the front for a win by 8m at Cranbourne. Solid when fourth since. This is the lowest draw he has had for some time. He can take advantage of that. KENNYWOULD (8) did a good job to finish runner-up after working last start at Maryborough, beaten 2 metres. Came from this barrier to score at Kilmore prior. Go well again. THE CHOOK (1) has come from wider to place in the last two outings. Can be competitive again from the ace draw. CENTURION DREAM (10) may need some luck from this barrier but strikes at 50 per cent here.

Driver: Alex Ashwood
Stats
Comments
Good performance when beaten by 4 m finishing third after being driven well back, behind Black And Gold at Maryborough over 2190m in a NR up to 49 on January 28 at $3.60. Then a handy effort when beaten by 6 m finishing third behind Fremarks Peggy at Maryborough over 2190m in a NR up to 50 M on February 11 at $7.50. The ace draw could see her competitive again.
Last Starts 20 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/9 | 11/02/2026 | 14 | NR up to 50 | $6,000.00 | Maryborough | 2190m | Neutral | Jordan Leedham | 2:05.7 | 4 |
| 6.2L | $7.50 |
| 3/10 | 28/01/2026 | 7 | NR up to 49 | $4,000.00 | Maryborough | 2190m | Neutral | Alex Ashwood | 2:02.7 | 5 |
| 4.2L | $3.60 |
| 4/8 | 21/01/2026 | 17 | NR up to 50 | $6,000.00 | Bendigo | 2150m | Neutral | Alex Ashwood | 2:00.9 | 5 |
| 7.1L | $7.00 |
| 3/7 | 12/01/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bendigo | 2150m | D L Marshall | 0 |
| 9L | $0.00 | ||
| 8/10 | 04/01/2026 | 12 | NR 46 to 50 | $6,000.00 | Maryborough | 2190m | Neutral | Alex Ashwood | 2:01.9 | 6 |
| 29.5L | $10.00 |
| 12/12 | 23/12/2025 | 8 | NR 50 to 55 | $6,000.00 | Shepparton | 2190m | Neutral | Alex Ashwood | 2:00.1 | 1 |
| 144.1L | $19.00 |
| 10/12 | 15/12/2025 | 19 | NR 49 to 53 | $6,000.00 | Maryborough | 2190m | Neutral | Jack Laugher | 2:00.5 | 7 |
| 53.5L | $11.00 |
| 3/8 | 20/10/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bendigo | 2150m | D L Marshall | 0 |
| 3L | $0.00 |

Driver: James Herbertson
Stats
Comments
Last start was well beaten into fourth after being driven well back, behind Buslin Brody at Kilmore over 2180m in a NR up to 49 on February 26 at $3.50. Performed better the start before where he won by 7 m as favourite after showing early speed, (Fr5) at Cranbourne (2:00.50) beating Mista Walker in NR up to 49 on February 8 at $1.35 at the bell was leading 5.8. Nicely drawn and gets his chance to bounce back.
Last Starts 5 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/8 | 26/02/2026 | 18 | NR up to 49 | $4,000.00 | Kilmore | 2180m | Neutral | Chris Alford | 2:02.7 | 5 |
| 24.2L | $3.50 |
| 1/8 | 08/02/2026 | 11 | NR up to 49 | $4,000.00 | Cranbourne | 1609m | Neutral | James Herbertson | 2:00.5 | 5 |
| 7.9L | $1.35 |
| 9/10 | 28/01/2026 | 10 | NR up to 49 | $4,000.00 | Maryborough | 2190m | Neutral | Josh Duggan | 2:02.7 | 3 |
| 19.7L | $21.00 |
| 2/7 | 18/01/2026 | 10 | NR 45 to 50 | $6,000.00 | Cranbourne | 1609m | Neutral | James Herbertson | 2:00.4 | 4 |
| 15.9L | $2.00 |
| 7/10 | 08/01/2026 | 11 | NR up to 49 | $4,000.00 | Ballarat | 1710m | Neutral | Josh Duggan | 1:59.1 | 6 |
| 16.1L | $4.40 |
| 9/11 | 28/12/2025 | 11 | NR up to 52 | $6,000.00 | Cobram | 2170m | Neutral | Josh Duggan | 2:02.3 | 5 |
| 21.8L | $12.00 |
| 4/5 | 11/09/2023 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bendigo | 2150m | R A Graham | 0 |
| 3L | $0.00 | ||
| 2/3 | 04/09/2023 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bendigo | 2150m | R A Graham | 0 |
| 10L | $0.00 |

Driver: Josh Duggan
Stats
Comments
Four-year-old gelding by Skyvalley out of Photogenic Too having his first start. Finished third at Bendigo in a trial on February 2 over 2150m. May feature from the good draw.
Last Starts 29 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/4 | 02/02/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bendigo | 2150m | M E Campbell | 0 |
| 56L | $0.00 | ||
| 2/2 | 12/01/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bendigo | 2150m | M E Campbell | 0 |
| 17L | $0.00 |

Driver: Glenn Conroy
Stats
Comments
Last start 7th (Fr2) over 1690m after showing early pace at Maryborough, at the bell was 7th-15.9 beaten 17 m by Wallis (2:06.00) in NR 50 to 55 on February 25 at $10. Two runs back 8th (Fr2) over 1690m after showing early speed at Kilmore beaten 23 m by Desert Assassin (2:05.70) in NR 50 to 56 on February 12 at $10. Form not up to scratch.
Last Starts 6 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/11 | 25/02/2026 | 13 | NR 50 to 55 | $6,000.00 | Maryborough | 1690m | Neutral | Glenn Conroy | 2:00.0 | 2 |
| 17.6L | $10.00 |
| 1/3 | 16/02/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Geelong | 2100m | Glenn Conroy | 0 |
| 60L | $0.00 | ||
| 8/11 | 12/02/2026 | 8 | NR 50 to 56 | $6,000.00 | Kilmore | 1690m | Neutral | Glenn Conroy | 1:59.7 | 2 |
| 23.9L | $10.00 |
| 2/9 | 04/02/2026 | 13 | NR 46 to 51 | $6,000.00 | Maryborough | 1690m | Neutral | Glenn Conroy | 1:59.2 | 5 |
| 0.2L | $3.80 |
| 3/10 | 22/01/2026 | 8 | NR 46 to 51 | $6,000.00 | Kilmore | 1690m | Neutral | Glenn Conroy | 2:01.8 | 2 |
| 12.6L | $14.00 |
| 9/10 | 14/01/2026 | 6 | NR 50 to 55 | $6,000.00 | Bendigo | 2150m | Neutral | Glenn Conroy | 1:59.7 | 1 |
| 21.9L | $19.00 |
| 6/10 | 08/01/2026 | 4 | NR 50 to 55 | $6,000.00 | Ballarat | 1710m | Neutral | Glenn Conroy | 1:57.0 | 2 |
| 17.6L | $11.00 |
| 3/4 | 04/04/2022 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bendigo | 2150m | G R Conroy | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 |

Driver: Chris Alford
Stats
Comments
Last start surrendered the lead and finished 5th (Fr1) over 2080m after showing early speed at Cranbourne was 3rd-5.1 at the bell, beaten 14 m by Antonov (2:38.10) in NR 51 to 56 on February 22 at $8. At the run before was well beaten after breaking at Maryborough on February 4. Deserves another chance.
Last Starts 9 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/7 | 22/02/2026 | 18 | NR 51 to 56 | $6,000.00 | Cranbourne | 2080m | W | Chris Alford | 2:02.3 | 1 |
| 14.3L | $8.00 |
| 1/5 | 14/02/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bacchus Marsh | 1940m | Chris Alford | 0 |
| 5L | $0.00 | ||
| 12/12 | 04/02/2026 | 7 | NR 52 to 56 | $6,000.00 | Maryborough | 2190m | Neutral | Josh Duggan | 2:00.3 | 4 |
| 141.5L | $19.00 |
| 4/10 | 28/01/2026 | 10 | NR 50 to 55 | $6,000.00 | Maryborough | 1690m | Neutral | Chris Alford | 2:00.2 | 4 |
| 2.9L | $3.30 |
| 1/7 | 18/01/2026 | 10 | NR 45 to 50 | $6,000.00 | Cranbourne | 1609m | Neutral | Chris Alford | 2:00.4 | 3 |
| 15.9L | $2.90 |
| 3/10 | 08/01/2026 | 8 | NR up to 49 | $4,000.00 | Ballarat | 1710m | Neutral | Chris Alford | 1:59.1 | 7 |
| 8.2L | $2.40 |
| 7/10 | 31/12/2025 | 96 | NR up to 49 | $8,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Connor Clarke | 2:02.2 | 4 |
| 10.8L | $7.00 |
| 1/4 | 27/12/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bacchus Marsh | 1940m | Chris Alford | 0 |
| 5L | $0.00 |

Driver: Shane Hoban
Stats
Comments
Didn't do much last time out, 7th (Fr1) over 2150m at this track, beaten 30 m by The Dark Thunder (2:39.90) in NR 50 to 55 on February 20 at $11. Before that 4th (Fr2) over 2080m at Cranbourne beaten 22 m by Rarity Rock (2:35.80) in NR up to 59 on February 8 at $41. Not keen on his chances in this line-up.
Last Starts 3 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/4 | 28/02/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bacchus Marsh | 1940m | S F Hoban | 0 |
| 3L | $0.00 | ||
| 7/11 | 20/02/2026 | 12 | NR 50 to 55 | $6,000.00 | Bendigo | 2150m | Neutral | Taylor Youl | 1:59.7 | 1 |
| 31.2L | $11.00 |
| 4/8 | 08/02/2026 | 74 | NR up to 59 | $6,000.00 | Cranbourne | 2080m | Neutral | S F Hoban | 2:00.5 | 2 |
| 22.3L | $41.00 |
| 3/4 | 19/01/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Geelong | 2100m | S F Hoban | 0 |
| 11L | $0.00 | ||
| 3/6 | 10/01/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bacchus Marsh | 1940m | B G Said | 0 |
| 2L | $0.00 | ||
| 8/9 | 26/11/2025 | 6 | NR 50 to 55 | $10,000.00 | Bendigo | 2150m | Neutral | Brian Gath | 2:01.7 | 4 |
| 120.3L | $16.00 |
| 10/12 | 20/11/2025 | 11 | NR up to 55 | $6,000.00 | Ballarat | 2200m | Neutral | Ewa Justice | 2:00.3 | 6 |
| 45.2L | $23.00 |
| 10/11 | 09/11/2025 | 18 | No NR | $15,000.00 | St Arnaud | 2520m | Neutral | S Robertson | 2:04.6 | 3 |
| 117.4L | $41.00 |
| 4/10 | 22/10/2025 | 7 | No NR | $6,000.00 | Bendigo | 2150m | Neutral | S Robertson | 2:03.4 | 0 |
| 17.6L | $21.00 |

Driver: Anne-Maree Conroy
Stats
Comments
Last start was well back in the run when 5th (Fr5) over 1690m after racing wide at Maryborough, at the bell was 10th-21.4 beaten 6 m by Wallis (2:06.00) in NR 50 to 55 on February 25 at $5.50. At his previous start 4th (Fr4) over 1690m at Kilmore beaten 17 m by Desert Assassin (2:05.70) in NR 50 to 56 on February 12 at $6.50. Consider.
Last Starts 6 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/11 | 25/02/2026 | 13 | NR 50 to 55 | $6,000.00 | Maryborough | 1690m | Neutral | Anne-Maree Conroy | 2:00.0 | 5 |
| 6.7L | $5.50 |
| 4/11 | 12/02/2026 | 8 | NR 50 to 56 | $6,000.00 | Kilmore | 1690m | Neutral | Anne-Maree Conroy | 1:59.7 | 4 |
| 17.7L | $6.50 |
| 5/12 | 04/02/2026 | 13 | NR 52 to 56 | $6,000.00 | Maryborough | 2190m | Neutral | Anne-Maree Conroy | 2:00.3 | 6 |
| 15.8L | $51.00 |
| 3/9 | 22/01/2026 | 14 | NR 52 to 56 | $6,000.00 | Kilmore | 2180m | Neutral | Anne-Maree Conroy | 2:01.2 | 1 |
| 17.1L | $13.00 |
| 3/10 | 08/01/2026 | 6 | NR 50 to 55 | $6,000.00 | Ballarat | 1710m | Neutral | Anne-Maree Conroy | 1:57.0 | 4 |
| 2.5L | $16.00 |
| 5/8 | 02/01/2026 | 21 | NR 46 to 53 | $6,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Anne-Maree Conroy | 2:01.7 | 7 |
| 14.6L | $4.80 |
| 5/6 | 30/01/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Melton | 2240m | A M Conroy | 0 |
| 10.5L | $0.00 | ||
| 4/5 | 07/11/2022 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bendigo | 2150m | A M Conroy | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 |

Driver: Tristan Larsen
Stats
Comments
Last start good run when 2nd (Fr6) over 1690m after being wide early at Maryborough was 2nd-1.4 at the bell, beaten 2 m by Wallis (2:06.00) in NR 50 to 55 on February 25 at $12. Two runs back won by 12 m (Sr1) at Kilmore (2:49.40) beating Aldebaran Marcus in NR 40 to 45 on February 12 at $2.90 at the bell was 3rd-3.35. With any luck from the second row can be in the finish again.
Last Starts 6 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/11 | 25/02/2026 | 13 | NR 50 to 55 | $6,000.00 | Maryborough | 1690m | Neutral | T K Larsen | 2:00.0 | 6 |
| 2.0L | $12.00 |
| 1/10 | 12/02/2026 | 7 | NR 40 to 45 | $4,000.00 | Kilmore | 2180m | Neutral | T K Larsen | 2:05.0 | 1 |
| 12.0L | $2.90 |
| 5/12 | 05/02/2026 | 13 | 0-2 WINS | $6,000.00 | Ballarat | 2200m | Neutral | T K Larsen | 2:03.2 | 2 |
| 10.8L | $5.50 |
| 3/11 | 23/01/2026 | 6 | NR up to 50 | $6,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | T K Larsen | 2:00.3 | 7 |
| 3.3L | $10.00 |
| 5/12 | 17/01/2026 | 20 | NR up to 52 | $12,000.00 | Shepparton | 2190m | Fast | T K Larsen | 2:03.2 | 5 |
| 6.6L | $51.00 |
| 4/11 | 28/12/2025 | 13 | NR up to 52 | $6,000.00 | Cobram | 2170m | Neutral | Chris Alford | 2:02.3 | 6 |
| 8.5L | $9.00 |
| 4/5 | 25/11/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Melton | 1720m | Good | Chris Alford | 0 |
| 27.6L | $0.00 | |
| 4/5 | 20/10/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Geelong | 2100m | Anthony Butt | 0 |
| 3.2L | $0.00 |

Driver: Leilani Justice
Stats
Comments
Last start 4th (Fr1) over 1720m at Melton, at the bell was 6th-15.21 beaten 13 m by Just As I Am (2:03.30) in 0W/15 0K stake on February 28 at $101. At the start before 7th (Sr2) over 1710m at Ballarat, at the bell was 6th-15.92 beaten 18 m by Karakajack Tooth (2:04.60) in NR 50 to 55 on February 19 at $17. Could play a role.
Last Starts 3 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/10 | 28/02/2026 | 9 | 0W/15 0K stake | $15,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Leilani Justice | 1:55.4 | 1 |
| 13.8L | $101.00 |
| 7/11 | 19/02/2026 | 7 | NR 50 to 55 | $6,000.00 | Ballarat | 1710m | Neutral | Leilani Justice | 1:57.3 | 2 |
| 18.3L | $17.00 |
| 3/11 | 12/02/2026 | 8 | NR 50 to 56 | $6,000.00 | Kilmore | 1690m | Neutral | Leilani Justice | 1:59.7 | 4 |
| 13.7L | $34.00 |
| 1/9 | 04/02/2026 | 7 | NR 46 to 51 | $6,000.00 | Maryborough | 1690m | Neutral | Leilani Justice | 2:00.6 | 3 |
| 3.5L | $5.50 |
| 9/10 | 28/01/2026 | 6 | NR 50 to 55 | $6,000.00 | Maryborough | 1690m | Neutral | Leilani Justice | 2:00.2 | 5 |
| 72.9L | $11.00 |
| 6/9 | 22/01/2026 | 6 | NR 52 to 56 | $6,000.00 | Kilmore | 2180m | Neutral | Leilani Justice | 2:01.2 | 2 |
| 31.2L | $15.00 |
| 1/9 | 16/01/2026 | 8 | NR up to 50 | $6,000.00 | Geelong | 2100m | Neutral | Leilani Justice | 2:02.1 | 2 |
| 3.5L | $11.00 |
| 99/6 | 29/11/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bacchus Marsh | 1940m | Leilani Justice | 0 |
| 99L | $0.00 | ||
| 6/7 | 25/03/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Melton | 2240m | Good | Leilani Justice | 0 |
| 34.4L | $0.00 |

Driver: Michael Bellman
Stats
Comments
Won three starts back at Ballarat over 2200m NR up to 55 M on January 29. Last start 7th (Fr5) over 2080m at Cranbourne was 6th-10.6 at the bell, beaten 17 m by Antonov (2:38.10) in NR 51 to 56 on February 22 at $6.50. Strikes at 50 per cent here so watch for a spike in form.
Last Starts 9 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/7 | 22/02/2026 | 17 | NR 51 to 56 | $6,000.00 | Cranbourne | 2080m | W | Michael Bellman | 2:02.3 | 5 |
| 17.6L | $6.50 |
| 1/4 | 15/02/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Maryborough | 2190m | Rebecca Morrissey | 0 |
| 25L | $0.00 | ||
| 7/11 | 05/02/2026 | 7 | NR 50 to 55 | $6,000.00 | Ballarat | 2200m | Neutral | Michael Bellman | 2:00.4 | 4 |
| 11.6L | $5.00 |
| 1/9 | 29/01/2026 | 7 | NR up to 55 | $6,000.00 | Ballarat | 2200m | Neutral | Michael Bellman | 2:02.6 | 5 |
| 4.8L | $5.00 |
| 5/9 | 22/01/2026 | 8 | NR 52 to 56 | $6,000.00 | Kilmore | 2180m | Neutral | Michael Bellman | 2:01.2 | 3 |
| 28.1L | $6.50 |
| 3/10 | 14/01/2026 | 4 | NR 50 to 55 | $6,000.00 | Bendigo | 2150m | Neutral | Jackie Barker | 1:59.7 | 4 |
| 1.4L | $9.00 |
| 8/8 | 10/01/2026 | 10 | NR up to 59 | $8,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Michael Bellman | 2:01.2 | 1 |
| 11.4L | $6.50 |
| 1/6 | 05/01/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bendigo | 2150m | Rebecca Morrissey | 0 |
| 6L | $0.00 |

Driver: Jordan Leedham
Stats
Comments
Seven-year-old gelding is racing in fine form. Won his last two outings at Charlton and Maryborough. Last start came from midfield and won by a nose as favourite (Sr2) at Charlton (2:38.00) beating Beautiful Sunrise in NR up to 49 on February 16 at $1.45 at the bell was 4th-7.8. Can land the hat trick.
Last Starts 15 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/10 | 16/02/2026 | 12 | NR up to 49 | $4,000.00 | Charlton | 2100m | Neutral | Jordan Leedham | 2:01.1 | 2 |
| 0.1L | $1.45 |
| 1/11 | 04/02/2026 | 31 | NR 40 to 45 | $4,000.00 | Maryborough | 2190m | Neutral | Jordan Leedham | 2:01.1 | 2 |
| 13.4L | $2.30 |
| 10/10 | 04/01/2026 | 109 | NR 46 to 50 | $6,000.00 | Maryborough | 2190m | Neutral | Jordan Leedham | 2:01.9 | 3 |
| 168.0L | $4.40 |
| 2/11 | 17/09/2025 | 15 | NR up to 49 | $4,000.00 | Bendigo | 2150m | Neutral | Jordan Leedham | 2:00.7 | 4 |
| 5.8L | $2.15 |
| 1/6 | 02/09/2025 | 6 | NR up to 50 | $6,000.00 | Swan Hill | 2240m | Neutral | Jordan Leedham | 2:01.1 | 5 |
| 7.3L | $2.20 |
| 2/12 | 27/08/2025 | 14 | NR up to 49 | $4,000.00 | Bendigo | 1650m | Neutral | Jordan Leedham | 1:58.8 | 6 |
| 0.2L | $2.90 |
| 6/7 | 30/04/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Good | Glenn Mcelhinney | 0 |
| 28.9L | $0.00 | |
| 3/4 | 09/10/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Good | G W Mcelhinney | 0 |
| 29.2L | $0.00 |