Bendigo Race 5 - Aldebaran Park Trot
KYVALLEY JUDGE (4) won his first two starts at this distance range before placing in his next two outings, last week coming from the back row for third at this venue. Progressive and returns to the front row. That can see him back in the winners' circle. ALDEBARAN SUSANNE (8) scored a win in a Listed race for the mares at her latest appearance at Melton, getting home by 7 metres. Has a decent strike rate at this longer distance and draws for a trail. Looms as a serious challenger. MAC FLICK (7) has ground to make up on ALDEBARAN SUSANNE through their last clash but will enjoy returning to a circuit where she is yet to miss a place, winning her last visit last month. KARAKAJACK TOOTH (1) has been coming from wider barriers of late but scored at Ballarat the last time she started from this barrier three back.

Driver: Ewa Justice
Stats
Comments
Won three starts back at Ballarat over 1710m NR 50 to 55 on February 19. Last start was well back in the run when 7th (Fr6) over 1650m at this track, beaten 17 m by Claudys Hero (2:) in NR 56 to 64 on March 11 at $71. Expecting a better result from the inside draw.
Last Starts 6 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/9 | 11/03/2026 | 11 | NR 56 to 64 | $7,000.00 | Bendigo | 1650m | Neutral | Chris Alford | 1:57.1 | 6 |
| 17.6L | $71.00 |
| 5/8 | 28/02/2026 | 9 | NR up to 59 | $8,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Chris Alford | 2:00.1 | 4 |
| 7.3L | $6.00 |
| 1/11 | 19/02/2026 | 14 | NR 50 to 55 | $6,000.00 | Ballarat | 1710m | Neutral | Ellen Tormey | 1:57.3 | 1 |
| 3.5L | $7.00 |
| 9/11 | 05/02/2026 | 7 | NR 50 to 55 | $6,000.00 | Ballarat | 2200m | Neutral | Chris Alford | 2:00.4 | 6 |
| 21.9L | $19.00 |
| 4/9 | 29/01/2026 | 11 | NR up to 55 | $6,000.00 | Ballarat | 2200m | Neutral | Kerryn Manning | 2:02.6 | 1 |
| 14.1L | $18.00 |
| 5/8 | 18/01/2026 | 8 | NR 51 to 57 | $6,000.00 | Cranbourne | 2080m | Neutral | Chris Alford | 2:03.0 | 6 |
| 60.7L | $6.50 |
| 4/6 | 03/11/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Melton | 2240m | Good | Ross Payne | 0 |
| 11L | $0.00 | |
| 5/7 | 28/10/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Melton | 1720m | Good | Paul Males | 0 |
| 43.1L | $0.00 |

Driver: James Herbertson
Stats
Comments
Failed to impress last start; 9th (Sr2) over 2190m at Shepparton beaten 21 m by The Dark Thunder (2:46.60) in NR up to 65 on March 8 at $19. Showed ability the outing before when he won by 2 m as favourite after showing early speed, (Fr7) at Maryborough (2:06.00) beating Kennywould in NR 50 to 55 on February 25 at $4.20 at the bell was leading 1.4. Draws well and best form puts him right in this.
Last Starts 9 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9/9 | 08/03/2026 | 11 | NR up to 65 | $12,000.00 | Shepparton | 2190m | Neutral | Jack Laugher | 2:02.4 | 2 |
| 21.8L | $19.00 |
| 1/11 | 25/02/2026 | 5 | NR 50 to 55 | $6,000.00 | Maryborough | 1690m | Neutral | James Herbertson | 2:00.0 | 7 |
| 2.0L | $4.20 |
| 6/11 | 20/02/2026 | 8 | NR 50 to 55 | $6,000.00 | Bendigo | 2150m | Neutral | Jack Laugher | 1:59.7 | 6 |
| 27.8L | $21.00 |
| 9/11 | 12/02/2026 | 8 | NR 50 to 56 | $6,000.00 | Kilmore | 1690m | Neutral | Leigh Sutton | 1:59.7 | 7 |
| 28.1L | $21.00 |
| 5/8 | 04/02/2026 | 7 | NR 55 or better | $8,000.00 | Maryborough | 2190m | Neutral | James Herbertson | 2:02.1 | 2 |
| 14.8L | $2.70 |
| 1/10 | 28/01/2026 | 6 | NR 50 to 55 | $6,000.00 | Maryborough | 1690m | Neutral | James Herbertson | 2:00.2 | 3 |
| 2.1L | $2.50 |
| 1/6 | 02/10/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Shepparton | 2190m | Rita Burnette | 0 |
| 0.2L | $0.00 | ||
| 3/4 | 21/07/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bendigo | 2150m | Rita Burnett | 0 |
| 7L | $0.00 |

Driver: Ellen Tormey
Stats
Comments
Last start surrendered the lead and finished 6th (Fr4) over 2150m after showing early speed at this track beaten 13 m by Bennie And The Jets (2:42.50) in NR up to 69 on January 21 at $71. Two runs back 3rd (Fr1) over 2560m at Echuca, at the bell was 2nd-3.1m 2WNC beaten 11 m by El Conqueror (3:22.10) in NR up to 70 on January 1 at $26. Finding a few ahead of him.
Last Starts 55 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/11 | 21/01/2026 | 20 | NR up to 69 | $10,000.00 | Bendigo | 2150m | Neutral | Chris Alford | 2:01.6 | 4 |
| 13.0L | $71.00 |
| 3/6 | 01/01/2026 | 18 | NR up to 70 | $12,000.00 | Echuca | 2560m | Neutral | Chris Alford | 2:07.0 | 1 |
| 11.2L | $26.00 |
| 4/11 | 14/12/2025 | 13 | No NR | $10,000.00 | Gunbower | 2630m | Neutral | Ellen Tormey | 2:04.9 | 3 |
| 38.7L | $23.00 |
| 5/8 | 01/12/2025 | 6 | NR 55 or better | $8,000.00 | Maryborough | 2190m | Neutral | Ellen Tormey | 2:03.2 | 1 |
| 20.9L | $6.00 |
| 8/8 | 25/11/2025 | 13 | NR 56 to 64 | $7,000.00 | Shepparton | 2190m | Neutral | Leigh Sutton | 2:00.4 | 1 |
| 48.6L | $23.00 |
| 2/12 | 12/11/2025 | 10 | NR 50 to 55 | $6,000.00 | Bendigo | 1650m | Neutral | S J P O'sullivan | 1:57.1 | 3 |
| 2.3L | $19.00 |
| 2/3 | 15/01/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bendigo | 2150m | J L Duggan | 0 |
| 3L | $0.00 | ||
| 2/2 | 08/05/2023 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bendigo | 2150m | J L Duggan | 0 |
| 12L | $0.00 |

Driver: Chris Svanosio
Stats
Comments
Solid performance when beaten by 1.5 m finishing second behind Antonov at Cranbourne over 2080m in a NR 51 to 56 on February 22 at $2. Then a handy effort when beaten by 8 m finishing third behind Claudys Hero at this track over 1650m in a NR 56 to 64 on March 11 at $19. Progressive and has strong claims.
Last Starts 6 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/9 | 11/03/2026 | 17 | NR 56 to 64 | $7,000.00 | Bendigo | 1650m | Neutral | Chris Svanosio | 1:57.1 | 2 |
| 8.9L | $19.00 |
| 2/7 | 22/02/2026 | 17 | NR 51 to 56 | $6,000.00 | Cranbourne | 2080m | W | Taylor Youl | 2:02.3 | 3 |
| 1.6L | $2.00 |
| 1/12 | 05/02/2026 | 8 | 0-2 WINS | $6,000.00 | Ballarat | 2200m | Neutral | Chris Svanosio | 2:03.2 | 2 |
| 1.9L | $2.30 |
| 1/8 | 28/01/2026 | - | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Maryborough | 2190m | Neutral | Chris Svanosio | 2:04.6 | 2 |
| 8.9L | $1.70 |
| 2/4 | 01/12/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Melton | 2240m | Good | Chris Svanosio | 0 |
| 12.6L | $0.00 | |
| 2/5 | 25/11/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Melton | 1720m | Good | Chris Svanosio | 0 |
| 25.9L | $0.00 |

Driver: Tasmyn Potter
Stats
Comments
Last start 6th (Fr4) over 1650m after showing early pace at this track beaten 14 m by Claudys Hero (2:) in NR 56 to 64 on March 11 at $41. At her previous start 4th (Fr2) over 2190m at Shepparton beaten 9 m by The Dark Thunder (2:46.60) in NR up to 65 on March 8 at $3.90. Can play a role.
Last Starts 6 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/9 | 11/03/2026 | 3 | NR 56 to 64 | $7,000.00 | Bendigo | 1650m | Neutral | Ewa Justice | 1:57.1 | 4 |
| 14.1L | $41.00 |
| 4/9 | 08/03/2026 | 8 | NR up to 65 | $12,000.00 | Shepparton | 2190m | Neutral | Taylor Youl | 2:02.4 | 2 |
| 9.7L | $3.90 |
| 3/8 | 28/02/2026 | 8 | NR 56 to 75 | $20,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Taylor Youl | 1:56.7 | 3 |
| 8.3L | $34.00 |
| 7/10 | 20/02/2026 | 9 | NR 56 to 75 | $8,000.00 | Bendigo | 1650m | Neutral | Tasmyn Potter | 1:55.3 | 2 |
| 20.7L | $17.00 |
| 8/11 | 11/02/2026 | 5 | NR 57 to 66 | $6,000.00 | Maryborough | 2190m | Neutral | Tasmyn Potter | 2:01.3 | 1 |
| 55.1L | $13.00 |
| 2/11 | 06/02/2026 | 7 | NR 56 to 64 | $7,000.00 | Bendigo | 1650m | Neutral | Tasmyn Potter | 1:56.1 | 7 |
| 3.0L | $26.00 |
| 5/7 | 24/02/2022 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Shepparton | 2190m | E Tappe | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 | ||
| 1/7 | 17/02/2022 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Shepparton | 2190m | E Tappe | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 |

Driver: Michael Bellman
Stats
Comments
Last start 6th (Fr3) over 2240m after showing early pace at Melton beaten 35 m by Crusher Clyde (2:45.30) in NR 65 to 75 on March 7 at $21. At the start before game effort when 2nd (Fr7) over 2240m after showing early pace at Melton, at the bell was leading 2.81 beaten 5.5 m by Coconut Mickey (2:47.10) in NR up to 59 on February 28 at $3.90. Among the chances.
Last Starts 10 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/7 | 07/03/2026 | 7 | NR 65 to 75 | $15,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Michael Bellman | 1:58.8 | 3 |
| 36.6L | $21.00 |
| 2/8 | 28/02/2026 | 7 | NR up to 59 | $8,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Michael Bellman | 2:00.1 | 7 |
| 5.3L | $3.90 |
| 5/11 | 21/02/2026 | 15 | 0W/15 0K stake | $15,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Michael Bellman | 2:00.0 | 3 |
| 10.0L | $13.00 |
| 2/5 | 15/02/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Maryborough | 2190m | Rebecca Morrissey | 0 |
| 1L | $0.00 | ||
| 3/3 | 09/02/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bendigo | 2150m | Rebecca Morrissey | 0 |
| 14L | $0.00 | ||
| 11/11 | 06/02/2026 | 7 | NR 56 to 64 | $7,000.00 | Bendigo | 1650m | Neutral | Michael Bellman | 1:56.1 | 1 |
| 11.2L | $11.00 |
| 12/12 | 30/01/2026 | 7 | NR 56 to 64 | $7,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Michael Bellman | 1:59.4 | 3 |
| 56.6L | $7.00 |
| 4/10 | 23/01/2026 | 13 | NR 54 to 60 | $7,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Michael Bellman | 1:57.1 | 2 |
| 3.9L | $13.00 |

Driver: Josh Duggan
Stats
Comments
Recent efforts haven't been up to her best. Last start was driven from back in the field when 8th (Fr6) over 1720m after racing wide at Melton, beaten 24 m by Aldebaran Susanne (2:04.70) in LR NR 56 to 75 M on February 28 at $13. The run previous was well back in the run when 8th (Fr6) over 1650m after racing wide at this track beaten 30 m by Keayang Gypsy (1:58.30) in NR 56 to 75 M on February 20 at $4. Worth another chance. Can bounce back.
Last Starts 17 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/8 | 28/02/2026 | 8 | NR 56 to 75 | $20,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Josh Duggan | 1:56.7 | 6 |
| 24.6L | $13.00 |
| 8/10 | 20/02/2026 | 14 | NR 56 to 75 | $8,000.00 | Bendigo | 1650m | Neutral | Josh Duggan | 1:55.3 | 6 |
| 29.6L | $4.00 |
| 1/11 | 06/02/2026 | 20 | NR 56 to 64 | $7,000.00 | Bendigo | 1650m | Neutral | Josh Duggan | 1:56.1 | 6 |
| 3.0L | $4.20 |
| 5/8 | 17/01/2026 | 13 | NR 63 to 74 | $15,000.00 | Shepparton | 2190m | Fast | Josh Duggan | 2:00.3 | 3 |
| 5.9L | $19.00 |
| 1/9 | 04/01/2026 | 29 | NR 57 to 64 | $7,000.00 | Maryborough | 1690m | Neutral | Josh Duggan | 1:57.3 | 5 |
| 6.8L | $4.80 |
| 7/12 | 06/12/2025 | 11 | 0W/15 0K stake | $15,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Josh Duggan | 1:56.9 | 6 |
| 17.4L | $31.00 |
| 4/8 | 20/10/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bendigo | 2150m | Josh Duggan | 0 |
| 3L | $0.00 | ||
| 2/6 | 03/06/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bendigo | 2150m | M E Campbell | 0 |
| 1L | $0.00 |

Driver: Chris Alford
Stats
Comments
Last start a big 7 m win when quickly away, (Fr2) at Melton (2:04.70) beating Rubys Dream in LR NR 56 to 75 M on February 28 at $10 at the bell was leading 5.24. Could strike again.
Last Starts 17 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/8 | 28/02/2026 | 8 | NR 56 to 75 | $20,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Chris Alford | 1:56.7 | 2 |
| 7.0L | $10.00 |
| 4/10 | 20/02/2026 | 14 | NR 56 to 75 | $8,000.00 | Bendigo | 1650m | Neutral | Chris Alford | 1:55.3 | 2 |
| 9.7L | $13.00 |
| 1/3 | 14/02/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bacchus Marsh | 1940m | Chris Alford | 0 |
| 1.5L | $0.00 | ||
| 6/11 | 06/02/2026 | 7 | NR 56 to 64 | $7,000.00 | Bendigo | 1650m | Neutral | Chris Alford | 1:56.1 | 5 |
| 7.3L | $3.90 |
| 11/12 | 30/01/2026 | 7 | NR 56 to 64 | $7,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Chris Alford | 1:59.4 | 5 |
| 24.2L | $5.00 |
| 10/10 | 23/01/2026 | 35 | NR 54 to 60 | $7,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Chris Alford | 1:57.1 | 1 |
| 46.5L | $7.50 |
| 1/10 | 19/12/2025 | 7 | NR 55 to 60 | $7,000.00 | Geelong | 1609m | Neutral | Chris Alford | 1:56.5 | 4 |
| 7.9L | $2.10 |
| 1/4 | 18/08/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Geelong | 2100m | Chris Alford | 0 |
| 1L | $0.00 |

Driver: Liam Older
Stats
Comments
Last start 10th (Sr4) over 1650m at this track, at the bell was 8th-17.89 beaten 10 m by Mac Flick (1:59.00) in NR 56 to 64 on February 6 at $51. Two runs back ran on from midfield and won by a head (FT Fr1) at Maryborough (3:25.80) beating Rubys Dream in No NR on January 28 at $16. Prefer others on this occasion.
Last Starts 39 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10/11 | 06/02/2026 | 9 | NR 56 to 64 | $7,000.00 | Bendigo | 1650m | Neutral | George Chamouras | 1:56.1 | 4 |
| 10.4L | $51.00 |
| 1/4 | 02/02/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bendigo | 2150m | George Chamouras | 0 |
| 6L | $0.00 | ||
| 1/7 | 28/01/2026 | 3 | No NR | $8,000.00 | Maryborough | 2690m | Neutral | Ryan Backhouse | 2:03.1 | 1 |
| 0.2L | $16.00 |
| 6/6 | 25/01/2026 | 15 | No NR | $12,000.00 | Wedderburn | 2955m | Neutral | Neil Mccallum | 2:07.1 | 3 |
| 254.1L | $41.00 |
| 3/4 | 18/01/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Maryborough | 2190m | Neil Mccallum | 0 |
| 3L | $0.00 | ||
| 7/8 | 10/01/2026 | 6 | NR 60 to 75 | $15,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Ryan Backhouse | 1:58.2 | 3 |
| 44.5L | $23.00 |
| 4/10 | 04/01/2026 | 4 | NR 51 to 56 | $6,000.00 | Maryborough | 2190m | Neutral | Ryan Backhouse | 2:00.1 | 6 |
| 30.3L | $8.50 |
| 6/10 | 31/12/2025 | 16 | NR 50 to 55 | $8,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Luke Dunne | 1:58.1 | 5 |
| 11.1L | $8.50 |

Driver: Anne-Maree Conroy
Stats
Comments
Last start broke in score up and was out of position at the start 6th (Fr5) over 2240m at Melton beaten 60 m by Quirky Character (2:44.70) in NR up to 90 on March 7 at $81. Two runs back won by 3 m when driven back in the field, (Fr5) held up early, at Melton (2:06.50) beating Jakarta in NR up to 54 on February 28 at $9. Not easy from this draw.
Last Starts 10 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/8 | 07/03/2026 | 7 | NR up to 90 | $17,500.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Anne-Maree Conroy | 1:58.3 | 5 |
| 59.2L | $81.00 |
| 1/9 | 28/02/2026 | 9 | NR up to 54 | $10,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Anne-Maree Conroy | 1:58.3 | 5 |
| 3.1L | $9.00 |
| 4/11 | 19/02/2026 | 14 | NR 50 to 55 | $6,000.00 | Ballarat | 1710m | Neutral | Anne-Maree Conroy | 1:57.3 | 4 |
| 9.1L | $9.50 |
| 3/11 | 05/02/2026 | 8 | NR 50 to 55 | $6,000.00 | Ballarat | 2200m | Neutral | Anne-Maree Conroy | 2:00.4 | 2 |
| 7.0L | $8.50 |
| 2/10 | 28/01/2026 | 14 | NR 50 to 55 | $6,000.00 | Maryborough | 1690m | Neutral | Anne-Maree Conroy | 2:00.2 | 2 |
| 2.1L | $19.00 |
| 6/10 | 14/01/2026 | 10 | NR 50 to 55 | $6,000.00 | Bendigo | 2150m | Neutral | Anne-Maree Conroy | 1:59.7 | 3 |
| 13.5L | $34.00 |
| 3/4 | 13/05/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Melton | 2240m | Good | Anne-Maree Conroy | 0 |
| 6.6L | $0.00 | |
| 2/5 | 22/04/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Melton | 2240m | Good | Anne-Maree Conroy | 0 |
| 6.7L | $0.00 |