Bendigo Race 7 - Stonemans Village Iga & Liquor Strathdale Trot
THE CHOOK (8) made it three placings from her last four starts when she finished third at Maryborough last week, beaten 5 metres. Drawn to enjoy an economical run and the sprint lane is in play. Could pick up a deserved win. JACKIES GIFT (7) resumes for a new yard after showing some decent form in NSW last campaign, highlighted by a Goulburn win. Has not raced for four months and draws wide but looks forward enough for the return after winning a recent trial. DREAMS OF LOVE (6) looks suited here having recorded a win and two placings from three attempts at this circuit and distance. ALLWATFUNJINGLES (4) led to win from a similar draw last month and has been solid since. Can feature.

Driver: Liam Older
Stats
Comments
Last start was well back in the run when 4th (Fr7) over 2150m at this track, at the bell was 5th-8.33 beaten 12 m by Butlers Wharf (2:45.20) in 4yo+ MAIDEN on March 18 at $61. At the run before 6th (Fr3) over 1690m after showing early pace at Maryborough, at the bell was 7th-12.4 beaten 7 m by Magic Law (2:06.80) in NR up to 39 on February 4 at $51. Player 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/11 | 18/03/2026 | 42 | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Bendigo | 2150m | Neutral | Liam Older | 2:03.6 | 7 |
| 12.3L | $61.00 |
| 6/9 | 04/02/2026 | 7 | NR up to 39 | $4,000.00 | Maryborough | 1690m | Neutral | George Chamouras | 2:00.7 | 3 |
| 7.1L | $51.00 |
| 3/8 | 28/01/2026 | 3 | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Maryborough | 2190m | Neutral | Ryan Backhouse | 2:04.6 | 1 |
| 26.8L | $11.00 |
| 4/6 | 25/01/2026 | 17 | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Wedderburn | 2150m | Neutral | Neil Mccallum | 2:06.1 | 2 |
| 24.2L | $31.00 |
| 4/11 | 08/01/2026 | 10 | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Ballarat | 1710m | Neutral | Ryan Backhouse | 2:02.3 | 1 |
| 21.8L | $81.00 |
| 7/8 | 29/12/2025 | 6 | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Charlton | 2100m | Neutral | Neil Mccallum | 2:02.2 | 4 |
| 47.5L | $26.00 |
| 1/5 | 19/10/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Maryborough | 2190m | T Patching | 0 |
| 12L | $0.00 | ||
| 4/4 | 11/11/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bendigo | 2150m | George Chamouras | 0 |
| 28L | $0.00 |

Driver: Abby Sanderson
Stats
Comments
Two back was well beaten into fourth after a quick start, behind Rakero Warrior at Maryborough over 2190m in a NR 40 to 45 on February 4 at $51. Then a handy effort when beaten by 1.75 m finishing second after a quick start, behind Whats The Tea at Melton over 1720m in a NR up to 42 on March 20 at $7.50. Can improve. Likely to play a role.
Last Starts 4 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/7 | 20/03/2026 | 44 | NR up to 42 | $4,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Abby Sanderson | 2:00.3 | 2 |
| 1.8L | $7.50 |
| 4/11 | 04/02/2026 | 7 | NR 40 to 45 | $4,000.00 | Maryborough | 2190m | Neutral | George Chamouras | 2:01.1 | 1 |
| 19.7L | $51.00 |
| 3/7 | 28/01/2026 | 9 | NR up to 44 | $4,000.00 | Maryborough | 1690m | Neutral | Ryan Backhouse | 1:59.4 | 2 |
| 8.7L | $23.00 |
| 7/8 | 19/01/2026 | 7 | NR up to 49 | $4,000.00 | Charlton | 2100m | Neutral | Neil Mccallum | 2:00.2 | 2 |
| 81.1L | $81.00 |
| 6/8 | 12/01/2026 | 8 | NR up to 45 | $4,000.00 | Maryborough | 1690m | Neutral | Neil Mccallum | 1:59.1 | 2 |
| 14.3L | $11.00 |
| 9/12 | 04/01/2026 | 20 | NR up to 39 | $4,000.00 | Maryborough | 2190m | Neutral | Ryan Backhouse | 2:02.0 | 4 |
| 62.3L | $12.00 |
| 8/12 | 15/12/2025 | 7 | NR up to 48 | $4,000.00 | Maryborough | 2190m | Neutral | Neil Mccallum | 2:02.1 | 3 |
| 13.4L | $41.00 |
| 1/4 | 07/10/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bendigo | 2150m | Luke Dunne | 0 |
| 10L | $0.00 | ||
| 1/6 | 26/05/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Maryborough | 2190m | C Ronan | 0 |
| 2L | $0.00 |

Driver: Steve Owen
Stats
Comments
Last start from midfield and won by 9 m (Fr2) at this track (2:44.90) beating Playa Del Carmen in NR up to 37 on March 18 at $9 at the bell was 4th-2.61. Nicely drawn and could go on with it.
Last Starts 6 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/9 | 18/03/2026 | 14 | NR up to 37 | $4,000.00 | Bendigo | 2150m | Neutral | Steve Owen | 2:03.4 | 2 |
| 9.2L | $9.00 |
| 7/7 | 04/03/2026 | 42 | NR up to 36 | $4,000.00 | Bendigo | 2150m | Neutral | Steve Owen | 2:05.1 | 2 |
| 112.4L | $10.00 |
| 1/4 | 15/02/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Maryborough | 2190m | Steve Owen | 0 |
| 2L | $0.00 | ||
| 1/7 | 09/02/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bendigo | 1650m | Steve Owen | 0 |
| 5L | $0.00 | ||
| 7/8 | 21/01/2026 | 6 | NR up to 50 | $6,000.00 | Bendigo | 2150m | Neutral | Steve Owen | 2:00.9 | 7 |
| 61.0L | $126.00 |
| 5/9 | 15/01/2026 | 14 | NR up to 49 | $4,000.00 | Kilmore | 2180m | Neutral | Steve Owen | 2:09.4 | 1 |
| 24.4L | $151.00 |
| 9/9 | 01/01/2026 | 15 | NR up to 52 | $6,000.00 | Echuca | 2160m | Neutral | Steve Owen | 2:02.5 | 2 |
| 440.8L | $81.00 |
| 6/8 | 17/12/2025 | 8 | NR up to 45 | $4,000.00 | Bendigo | 1650m | Neutral | Steve Owen | 1:58.7 | 1 |
| 37.1L | $81.00 |

Driver: Blake Pace
Stats
Comments
Last start 4th (Fr4) over 1720m after showing early speed at Melton was leading by 4.28 at the bell, beaten 5 m by Whats The Tea (2:08.60) in NR up to 42 on March 20 at $2.25. Before that, was well back in the run when 4th (Fr6) over 2190m at Maryborough, beaten 20 m by Whats The Tea (2:48.00) in NR up to 44 on March 16 at $3.70. Among the chances.
Last Starts 4 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/7 | 20/03/2026 | 4 | NR up to 42 | $4,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Jordan Leedham | 2:00.3 | 4 |
| 5.2L | $2.25 |
| 4/7 | 16/03/2026 | 5 | NR up to 44 | $4,000.00 | Maryborough | 2190m | Neutral | Blake Pace | 2:03.4 | 6 |
| 20.2L | $3.70 |
| 5/8 | 11/03/2026 | 14 | NR 40 to 45 | $4,000.00 | Bendigo | 2150m | Neutral | Jack Laugher | 2:02.7 | 1 |
| 5.1L | $7.00 |
| 1/10 | 25/02/2026 | 6 | NR 40 to 45 | $4,000.00 | Maryborough | 2190m | Neutral | Chris Alford | 2:03.3 | 5 |
| 9.2L | $5.50 |
| 5/11 | 19/02/2026 | 7 | NR up to 39 | $4,000.00 | Ballarat | 2200m | Neutral | Blake Pace | 2:02.4 | 6 |
| 14.7L | $8.50 |
| 6/10 | 12/02/2026 | 6 | NR 40 to 45 | $4,000.00 | Kilmore | 2180m | Neutral | Jack Laugher | 2:05.0 | 2 |
| 51.5L | $14.00 |
| 5/8 | 06/02/2026 | 9 | NR up to 42 | $4,000.00 | Bendigo | 2150m | Neutral | Chris Alford | 2:02.4 | 3 |
| 4.7L | $13.00 |
| 2/4 | 10/02/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Melton | 2240m | Good | R Mitchell | 0 |
| 117.2L | $0.00 | |
| 5/6 | 17/12/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Melton | 2240m | Good | Anthony Butt | 0 |
| 53.1L | $0.00 |

Driver: Nathan Jack
Stats
Comments
Last start 4th (Fr5) over 2150m at this track, at the bell was 5th-7.4 beaten 4.5 m by Poppy Popstar (2:42.70) in NR 40 to 45 on March 11 at $23. At her previous start 5th (Fr7) over 1650m at this track was 5th-6.07 at the bell, beaten 10 m by Midnite Muscle (2:02.40) in NR 42 to 47 on March 4 at $61. Can progress further.
Last Starts 13 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/8 | 11/03/2026 | 7 | NR 40 to 45 | $4,000.00 | Bendigo | 2150m | Neutral | Nathan Jack | 2:01.8 | 5 |
| 4.3L | $23.00 |
| 5/8 | 04/03/2026 | 20 | NR 42 to 47 | $4,000.00 | Bendigo | 1650m | Neutral | Nathan Jack | 1:59.4 | 7 |
| 10.2L | $61.00 |
| 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 |

Driver: Ryan Sanderson
Stats
Comments
Capable of better than we have seen lately. Last start 7th (Fr3) over 1690m after showing early speed at Maryborough, at the bell was leading 0.3 beaten 22 m by Blackrange Glory (2:05.40) in NR 45 to 50 on March 16 at $5. The run prior 5th (20m Fr1) over 2250m after being wide early at Boort, beaten 40 m by Tension Seeker (2:58.20) in No NR on March 1 at $3.70. Worth another chance. Contender.
Last Starts 8 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/10 | 16/03/2026 | 15 | NR 45 to 50 | $4,000.00 | Maryborough | 1690m | Neutral | Ryan Sanderson | 1:59.4 | 3 |
| 22.7L | $5.00 |
| 5/11 | 01/03/2026 | 13 | No NR | $10,000.00 | Boort | 2250m | W | Ryan Sanderson | 2:07.4 | 0 |
| 41.3L | $3.70 |
| 3/10 | 16/02/2026 | 13 | NR up to 49 | $4,000.00 | Charlton | 2100m | Neutral | Ryan Sanderson | 2:01.1 | 6 |
| 0.1L | $7.00 |
| 4/8 | 03/02/2026 | 11 | NR up to 49 | $4,000.00 | Shepparton | 2190m | Neutral | John Caldow | 2:02.4 | 2 |
| 22.0L | $4.60 |
| 4/11 | 23/01/2026 | 114 | NR up to 50 | $6,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Chris Alford | 2:00.3 | 5 |
| 7.1L | $8.00 |
| 2/6 | 10/01/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bacchus Marsh | 1940m | G T Gath | 0 |
| 2L | $0.00 | ||
| 8/10 | 01/10/2025 | 9 | NR up to 43 | $7,000.00 | Globe Derby | 2230m | Neutral | J L Holberton | 2:04.6 | 1 |
| 23.2L | $11.00 |
| 2/3 | 28/07/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Globe Derby | 2230m | Joshua Holberton | 0 |
| 50L | $0.00 |

Driver: Matt Newberry
Stats
Comments
Resumes. Finished off last campaign when well beaten into ninth behind Your Majesty at Menangle over 1609m in a NR up to 54 on December 1 at $8. Readied wit a trial win. In a new yard and looks set for a bright return.
Last Starts 48 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/2 | 04/02/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Canberra | 1770m | Good | Grant Forrest | 0 |
| 172L | $0.00 | |
| 9/10 | 01/12/2025 | 9 | NR up to 54 | $10,000.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | Will Rixon | 1:56.4 | 3 |
| 73.5L | $8.00 |
| 2/2 | 25/11/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Goulburn | 1710m | Good | Will Rixon | 0 |
| 19.7L | $0.00 | |
| 9/9 | 22/11/2025 | 19 | NR up to 85 | $20,400.00 | Menangle | 2300m | Neutral | Grant Forrest | 1:57.0 | 1 |
| 129.2L | $61.00 |
| 3/10 | 03/11/2025 | 13 | NR up to 54 | $10,000.00 | Penrith | 1720m | Neutral | Will Rixon | 1:59.2 | 3 |
| 6.0L | $2.60 |
| 1/10 | 21/10/2025 | 8 | NR up to 50 | $6,940.00 | Goulburn | 1710m | Neutral | Will Rixon | 1:57.9 | 4 |
| 1.9L | $2.30 |
| 8/8 | 13/10/2025 | 6 | NR up to 55 | $6,940.00 | Canberra | 1770m | Neutral | Grant Forrest | 1:58.5 | 5 |
| 207.4L | $7.00 |
| 6/10 | 07/10/2025 | 8 | NR up to 54 | $10,000.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | Grant Forrest | 1:57.3 | 1 |
| 5.3L | $61.00 |

Driver: Alex Ashwood
Stats
Comments
Two back was well beaten into seventh behind Noble Count at this track over 2150m in a NR 48 to 52 on March 4 at $19. Then a handy effort when beaten by 5 m finishing third after being driven well back, behind Blackrange Glory at Maryborough over 1690m in a NR 45 to 50 on March 16 at $14. Big chance.
Last Starts 8 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/10 | 16/03/2026 | 12 | NR 45 to 50 | $4,000.00 | Maryborough | 1690m | Neutral | Alex Ashwood | 1:59.4 | 7 |
| 4.8L | $14.00 |
| 7/11 | 04/03/2026 | 21 | NR 48 to 52 | $6,000.00 | Bendigo | 2150m | Neutral | Alex Ashwood | 2:01.3 | 1 |
| 11.4L | $19.00 |
| 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 |
| 3/8 | 20/10/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bendigo | 2150m | D L Marshall | 0 |
| 3L | $0.00 |

Driver: Ellen Tormey
Stats
Comments
Second up after running 5th (Sr1) over 1690m at Maryborough was 6th-9.3 at the bell, beaten 8 m by Blackrange Glory (2:05.40) in NR 45 to 50 on March 16 at $26. Prefer others.
Last Starts 8 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/10 | 16/03/2026 | 122 | NR 45 to 50 | $4,000.00 | Maryborough | 1690m | Neutral | Ellen Tormey | 1:59.4 | 1 |
| 8.3L | $26.00 |
| 1/4 | 08/03/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Maryborough | 2190m | Brad Angove | 0 |
| 12L | $0.00 | ||
| 9/9 | 14/11/2025 | 14 | No NR | $10,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Ellen Tormey | 2:01.0 | 7 |
| 102.2L | $61.00 |
| 10/12 | 31/10/2025 | 107 | 0-1 WIN | $6,000.00 | Maryborough | 2190m | Neutral | Chris Alford | 2:03.9 | 5 |
| 27.9L | $7.00 |
| 3/5 | 19/10/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Maryborough | 1690m | T Patching | 0 |
| 25L | $0.00 | ||
| 10/10 | 16/07/2025 | 22 | 0-1 WIN | $6,000.00 | Bendigo | 2150m | Neutral | Ellen Tormey | 2:03.3 | 2 |
| 53.6L | $6.00 |
| 2/9 | 24/06/2025 | 20 | 0-1 WIN | $6,000.00 | Shepparton | 1690m | W | Ellen Tormey | 2:00.2 | 1 |
| 11.5L | $8.50 |
| 5/12 | 04/06/2025 | 14 | 0-1 WIN | $6,000.00 | Maryborough | 2190m | Neutral | Ellen Tormey | 2:03.1 | 2 |
| 19.4L | $6.00 |

Driver: Tina Ridis
Stats
Comments
Didn't do much last start, 7th (FT Fr4) over 2550m at Birchip, beaten 55 m by Run Forest Run (3:18.80) in No NR on March 8 at $34. Before that 7th (20m Fr3) over 2250m at Boort, beaten 50 m by Tension Seeker (2:58.20) in No NR on March 1 at $7.50. Must improve sharply.
Last Starts 16 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/11 | 08/03/2026 | 7 | No NR | $10,000.00 | Birchip | 2550m | Neutral | Lochie Cook | 2:05.4 | 4 |
| 54.6L | $34.00 |
| 7/11 | 01/03/2026 | 13 | No NR | $10,000.00 | Boort | 2250m | W | Tina Ridis | 2:07.4 | 0 |
| 50.0L | $7.50 |
| 6/10 | 16/02/2026 | 5 | NR up to 49 | $4,000.00 | Charlton | 2100m | Neutral | Tina Ridis | 2:01.1 | 7 |
| 22.2L | $17.00 |
| 5/11 | 11/02/2026 | 7 | NR up to 49 | $4,000.00 | Maryborough | 1690m | Neutral | Tina Ridis | 2:00.6 | 3 |
| 12.4L | $10.00 |
| 2/9 | 04/02/2026 | 16 | NR 46 to 51 | $6,000.00 | Maryborough | 1690m | Neutral | Tina Ridis | 2:00.6 | 2 |
| 3.5L | $9.00 |
| 6/8 | 19/01/2026 | 15 | NR up to 49 | $4,000.00 | Charlton | 2100m | Neutral | Tina Ridis | 2:00.2 | 5 |
| 54.8L | $3.50 |
| 2/4 | 12/01/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Maryborough | 2190m | Tina Ridis | 0 |
| 13L | $0.00 | ||
| 4/5 | 11/09/2022 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Maryborough | 2190m | T Ridis | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 |