Bendigo Race 1 - Forty Winks 4Yo & Older Maiden Pace
JACQUELYN JOY (4) looks close to a win after placing in two of her last three starts. Started favourite from this barrier last time out and battled on well for second at Ballarat. Leading hope. MANFREDI (3) came from wider for second at this venue two back then finished fourth from this barrier last start at Melton. Draws for another good showing. OPERTSER (7) draws wide and has disappointed at his last couple but did well to place here three back so is capable of better. Rock N Roll Heaven entire DEVILS GAIT (2) lines up for the first time. Has the benefit of a good draw and showed some ability when a minor placegetter in a recent trial. Market watch.

Driver: Ashley Manton
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Four-year-old gelding lining up for the second time. At debut 8th (Fr1) over 2190m at Maryborough beaten 55 m by Blackjack Whacko (2:41.30) in 3yo MAIDEN CG on December 23 at $8.50. Gets the ace draw so watch the betting.
Last Starts 98 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/8 | 23/12/2025 | - | MAIDEN | $8,000.00 | Maryborough | 2190m | Neutral | Alex Ashwood | 1:58.6 | 1 |
| 55.1L | $8.50 |
| 4/6 | 04/08/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bendigo | 1650m | Alex Ashwood | 0 |
| 2L | $0.00 |

Driver: Ron Wicks
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Four-year-old entire by Rock N Roll Heaven out of Major Gait on debut. Finished third at Bendigo in a trial on March 16 over 2150m. Draws well so a bold showing is expected.
Last Starts 8 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/5 | 23/03/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bendigo | 2150m | R B Wicks | 0 |
| 1L | $0.00 | ||
| 3/7 | 16/03/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bendigo | 2150m | R B Wicks | 0 |
| 21L | $0.00 | ||
| 5/5 | 23/02/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bendigo | 2150m | R B Wicks | 0 |
| 5L | $0.00 | ||
| 4/7 | 09/02/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bendigo | 2150m | R B Wicks | 0 |
| 24L | $0.00 | ||
| 3/3 | 24/11/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bendigo | 2150m | R B Wicks | 0 |
| 55L | $0.00 |

Driver: Ellen Tormey
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Last start was well back in the run when 4th (Fr3) over 2240m at Melton, at the bell was 7th-11.51 beaten 17 m by Amelias Jewel (2:49.40) in MAIDEN on March 20 at $26. At the run before game effort despite getting well back, when 2nd (Fr5) over 2150m at this track beaten 23 m by Allgood Vinnie (2:39.10) in 4yo+ MAIDEN on March 11 at $126. Draws well so can play a role in the finish.
Last Starts 11 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 | 9 | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Michael Bellman | 2:01.7 | 3 |
| 17.3L | $26.00 |
| 2/11 | 11/03/2026 | 29 | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Bendigo | 2150m | Neutral | Ellen Tormey | 1:59.1 | 5 |
| 23.5L | $126.00 |
| 5/7 | 10/02/2026 | 13 | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Shepparton | 1690m | Neutral | Jack Laugher | 2:00.6 | 5 |
| 19.5L | $12.00 |
| 6/11 | 28/01/2026 | 201 | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Maryborough | 2190m | Neutral | Ellen Tormey | 2:01.6 | 3 |
| 22.1L | $14.00 |
| 3/9 | 19/01/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bendigo | 2150m | D L Marshall | 0 |
| 2L | $0.00 | ||
| 2/6 | 12/01/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bendigo | 2150m | D L Marshall | 0 |
| 2L | $0.00 | ||
| 8/9 | 11/07/2025 | 14 | NR up to 39 | $8,000.00 | Launceston | 2200m | Neutral | Jack Laugher | 2:00.3 | 2 |
| 41.0L | $26.00 |
| 11/11 | 27/06/2025 | 16 | NR 45 to 49 | $8,000.00 | Launceston | 1680m | Neutral | D L Marshall | 1:57.7 | 1 |
| 48.8L | $81.00 |

Driver: James Herbertson
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Two back was well beaten into tenth after a quick start, behind Allgood Vinnie at this track over 2150m in a 4yo+ MAIDEN on March 11 at $5.50. Then a handy effort when beaten by 6 m finishing second after showing early speed, behind Rebel By The Sea at Ballarat over 1710m in a MAIDEN M on March 19 at $1.60. Winning chance.
Last Starts 12 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/8 | 19/03/2026 | 8 | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Ballarat | 1710m | Neutral | James Herbertson | 1:57.9 | 4 |
| 6.3L | $1.60 |
| 10/11 | 11/03/2026 | 6 | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Bendigo | 2150m | Neutral | Emmett Brosnan | 1:59.1 | 2 |
| 42.4L | $5.50 |
| 3/9 | 05/03/2026 | 10 | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Ballarat | 2200m | Neutral | Emmett Brosnan | 2:00.3 | 1 |
| 6.0L | $6.00 |
| 9/12 | 23/02/2026 | 26 | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Hamilton | 2160m | Neutral | Emmett Brosnan | 1:55.7 | 4 |
| 63.9L | $61.00 |
| 9/11 | 28/01/2026 | 12 | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Maryborough | 2190m | Neutral | Emmett Brosnan | 2:01.6 | 2 |
| 31.3L | $4.80 |
| 4/10 | 16/01/2026 | 14 | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Geelong | 1609m | Neutral | Emmett Brosnan | 1:56.1 | 2 |
| 30.3L | $21.00 |
| 6/10 | 26/11/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Good | Stephanie Morris | 0 |
| 15.1L | $0.00 | |
| 1/5 | 18/11/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Penrith | 1720m | Good | Stephanie Morris | 0 |
| 1.7L | $0.00 |

Driver: Sean O'Sullivan
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Returns to racing after a spell of six months. Well beaten at the end of her last preparation when ninth at very big odds behind Thunderfire. Prefer later in the prep.
Last Starts 8 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/3 | 23/03/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bendigo | 2150m | Ebony Harris | 0 |
| 1L | $0.00 | ||
| 9/9 | 30/09/2025 | 6 | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Shepparton | 1690m | Neutral | S J Rains | 1:56.3 | 3 |
| 55.9L | $151.00 |
| 8/9 | 24/09/2025 | 7 | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Bendigo | 1650m | Neutral | S J Rains | 1:57.1 | 4 |
| 27.3L | $51.00 |
| 8/12 | 17/09/2025 | 9 | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Bendigo | 2150m | Neutral | S J Rains | 1:58.8 | 2 |
| 42.5L | $126.00 |
| 9/11 | 08/09/2025 | 7 | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Maryborough | 1690m | Neutral | S J P O'sullivan | 1:58.3 | 2 |
| 39.4L | $151.00 |
| 9/10 | 01/09/2025 | - | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Terang | 2180m | Neutral | Kerryn Manning | 2:01.3 | 3 |
| 50.2L | $19.00 |
| 2/5 | 18/08/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bendigo | 1650m | S J Rains | 0 |
| 14L | $0.00 |

Driver: Alex Ashwood
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Four-year-old mare facing the starter for the second time. At debut was well back in the run when 9th (Fr7) over 1670m at Cobram, beaten 70 m by Im Butter Blue (2:01.10) in 2yo MAIDEN on December 29 2024 at $151. Trialling well so keep safe.
Last Starts 2 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/5 | 29/03/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Echuca | 2160m | N P Tyndall | 0 |
| 3L | $0.00 | ||
| 3/6 | 12/03/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Cobram | 2170m | N Tyndall | 0 |
| 17L | $0.00 | ||
| 2/4 | 01/03/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Echuca | 2160m | N P Tyndall | 0 |
| 10L | $0.00 | ||
| 9/10 | 29/12/2024 | - | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Cobram | 1670m | Neutral | N P Tyndall | 1:56.7 | 7 |
| 72.0L | $151.00 |

Driver: Ross Graham
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Last start 7th (Fr1) over 2690m after showing early speed at Kilmore, beaten 35 m by Lazenby (3:31.10) in 4yo+ MAIDEN on March 26 at $5. Before that, 9th (Fr4) over 1650m after showing early speed at this track, at the bell was 2nd-1.79 beaten 12 m by Crocodile Blood (1:59.70) in 4yo+ MAIDEN on March 18 at $2.10. Can do better.
Last Starts 5 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/10 | 26/03/2026 | 8 | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Kilmore | 2690m | W | James Herbertson | 2:06.3 | 1 |
| 35.3L | $5.00 |
| 9/12 | 18/03/2026 | 7 | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Bendigo | 1650m | Neutral | James Herbertson | 1:56.7 | 4 |
| 12.1L | $2.10 |
| 3/11 | 11/03/2026 | 13 | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Bendigo | 2150m | Neutral | Jack Laugher | 1:59.1 | 4 |
| 26.2L | $61.00 |
| 4/9 | 26/02/2026 | 20 | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Kilmore | 1690m | Neutral | James Herbertson | 2:00.1 | 5 |
| 8.4L | $8.50 |
| 9/11 | 06/02/2026 | 9 | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Bendigo | 2150m | Neutral | Ross Graham | 1:59.1 | 3 |
| 26.9L | $151.00 |
| 10/11 | 28/01/2026 | 308 | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Maryborough | 2190m | Neutral | Ross Graham | 2:01.6 | 1 |
| 32.3L | $151.00 |
| 4/5 | 19/01/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bendigo | 2150m | Ross Graham | 0 |
| 3L | $0.00 | ||
| 1/5 | 12/01/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bendigo | 1650m | Ross Graham | 0 |
| 1L | $0.00 |

Driver: Jack Laugher
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Comes here second-up after seven weeks. Lacklustre first-up performance when 6th (Sr1) over 1690m at Shepparton, beaten 40 m by Bill (2:06.60) in MAIDEN on February 10 at $81. This looks too tough.
Last Starts 2 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/4 | 29/03/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Echuca | 2160m | N P Tyndall | 0 |
| 6L | $0.00 | ||
| 6/7 | 10/02/2026 | 153 | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Shepparton | 1690m | Neutral | N P Tyndall | 2:00.6 | 1 |
| 40.0L | $81.00 |
| 5/6 | 05/02/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Shepparton | 2190m | N P Tyndall | 0 |
| 30L | $0.00 | ||
| 3/4 | 25/01/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Echuca | 2160m | N P Tyndall | 0 |
| 32L | $0.00 | ||
| 7/10 | 10/09/2025 | 255 | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Bendigo | 2150m | Neutral | Jack Laugher | 1:59.7 | 3 |
| 65.7L | $41.00 |
| 8/8 | 29/12/2024 | 5 | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Cobram | 1670m | Neutral | N P Tyndall | 1:59.4 | 2 |
| 52.7L | $126.00 |
| 5/7 | 24/12/2024 | 7 | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Shepparton | 2190m | Neutral | Kevin Weidenbach | 2:02.9 | 1 |
| 69.3L | $126.00 |
| 9/10 | 17/12/2024 | 78 | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Shepparton | 1690m | Neutral | Kevin Weidenbach | 1:57.7 | 1 |
| 68.5L | $151.00 |
| 7/7 | 30/09/2024 | 5 | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Cobram | 1670m | Neutral | N P Tyndall | 1:57.4 | 5 |
| 40.0L | $151.00 |

Driver: Glenn Bull
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Last start 8th (Fr2) over 2690m after showing early speed at Kilmore beaten 40 m by Lazenby (3:31.10) in 4yo+ MAIDEN on March 26 at $31. Two runs back was driven from back in the field when 11th (Fr7) over 1650m after being wide early at this track, at the bell was 10th-24.95 beaten 15 m by Crocodile Blood (1:59.70) in 4yo+ MAIDEN on March 18 at $101. Has the task ahead.
Last Starts 5 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/10 | 26/03/2026 | 8 | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Kilmore | 2690m | W | Glenn Bull | 2:06.3 | 2 |
| 39.4L | $31.00 |
| 11/12 | 18/03/2026 | 7 | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Bendigo | 1650m | Neutral | Glenn Bull | 1:56.7 | 7 |
| 15.3L | $101.00 |
| 11/11 | 11/03/2026 | 8 | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Bendigo | 2150m | Neutral | Glenn Bull | 1:59.1 | 1 |
| 57.3L | $31.00 |
| 3/9 | 03/03/2026 | 5 | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Shepparton | 2190m | Neutral | Glenn Bull | 2:05.1 | 5 |
| 0.2L | $18.00 |
| 2/9 | 26/02/2026 | 9 | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Kilmore | 1690m | Neutral | Glenn Bull | 2:00.1 | 2 |
| 3.2L | $26.00 |
| 3/10 | 17/02/2026 | 11 | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Shepparton | 2190m | Neutral | Glenn Bull | 2:01.0 | 1 |
| 17.3L | $126.00 |
| 3/5 | 07/04/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bendigo | 2150m | Shaun O'sullivan | 0 |
| 6L | $0.00 | ||
| 5/6 | 24/03/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bendigo | 2150m | Glenn Bull | 0 |
| 25L | $0.00 |

Driver: Ewa Justice
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Didn't finish last start at Kilmore 6 days ago and two back 10th (Sr5) over 1650m at this track was 9th-21.51 at the bell, beaten 12 m by Crocodile Blood (1:59.70) in 4yo+ MAIDEN on March 18 at $19. Prefer to see her perform well before recommending.
Last Starts 5 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0/10 | 26/03/2026 | 8 | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Kilmore | 2690m | W | Ewa Justice | 2:06.3 | 1 |
| 99.0L | $7.50 |
| 10/12 | 18/03/2026 | 7 | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Bendigo | 1650m | Neutral | Chris Alford | 1:56.7 | 5 |
| 12.6L | $19.00 |
| 4/11 | 11/03/2026 | 8 | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Bendigo | 2150m | Neutral | Chris Alford | 1:59.1 | 3 |
| 27.3L | $34.00 |
| 9/9 | 03/03/2026 | 5 | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Shepparton | 2190m | Neutral | Chris Alford | 2:05.1 | 2 |
| 115.2L | $9.00 |
| 5/9 | 26/02/2026 | 9 | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Kilmore | 1690m | Neutral | Chris Alford | 1:59.8 | 4 |
| 12.2L | $41.00 |
| 7/10 | 17/02/2026 | 11 | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Shepparton | 2190m | Neutral | Jack Laugher | 2:01.0 | 3 |
| 25.9L | $31.00 |
| 5/6 | 29/10/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Melton | 1720m | Chris Alford | 0 |
| 14L | $0.00 | ||
| 4/4 | 26/10/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bacchus Marsh | 1940m | Chris Alford | 0 |
| 15L | $0.00 |