Bendigo Race 2 - Alabar Bloodstock Pace
HEATSEEKER (5) has been excellent of late. Led to cruise home at Charlton then made it two in a row when successful at his latest appearance at Ballarat, getting home by 7.6 metres. Has placed in both attempts at this circuit and distance. Can land the hat trick. HES NO ROMEO NZ (8) is racing well having recorded back-to-back placings at Melton. Backs up after finishing 4.2 metres from the winner in a higher-graded race on Saturday. Drawn to enjoy an economical run and drops to a distance where he is proven. SERGEANT LOU (7) draws wide but will be fitter for his first-up seventh at Melton and races well at this shorter distance with two wins and a placing from four attempts so can improve. DRESSED IN GOLD NZ (6) placed here last time and is another with a good record at this distance.

Driver: Ellen Tormey
Stats
Comments
Resumes today. At the latest first-up run broke in score up and was out of position at the start 8th (Fr7) over 1720m at Melton, beaten 25 m by Emily Vincent (2:01.70) in NR 60 to 69 on May 23 at $18. Might need this run and others rate better.
Last Starts 21 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/9 | 10/03/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Melton | 2240m | Good | Paul Males | 0 |
| 132L | $0.00 | |
| 10/11 | 17/11/2025 | 16 | NR 50 to 55 | $6,000.00 | Maryborough | 1690m | Neutral | Ellen Tormey | 1:55.0 | 2 |
| 18.0L | $4.00 |
| 6/9 | 01/11/2025 | 15 | NR up to 79 | $15,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Ellen Tormey | 1:52.4 | 4 |
| 19.3L | $41.00 |
| 7/8 | 17/10/2025 | 7 | NR up to 80 | $8,000.00 | Geelong | 1609m | Neutral | Ewa Justice | 1:53.8 | 4 |
| 46.8L | $21.00 |
| 9/12 | 10/10/2025 | 14 | NR 55 to 60 | $7,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Ellen Tormey | 1:55.4 | 6 |
| 28.0L | $34.00 |
| 8/8 | 26/09/2025 | 13 | NR 56 to 64 | $7,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Ellen Tormey | 1:56.4 | 3 |
| 14.2L | $10.00 |
| 3/11 | 13/09/2025 | 8 | NR up to 79 | $15,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Ellen Tormey | 1:53.5 | 5 |
| 5.5L | $12.00 |
| 2/5 | 15/05/2023 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bendigo | 2150m | P J Males | 0 |
| 4L | $0.00 |

Driver: Jordan Leedham
Stats
Comments
Last start 9th (Fr1) over 1720m after showing early pace at Melton beaten 21 m by Hittheroadjack (2:02.80) in NR 60 to 69 on March 21 at $8. At her previous start surrendered the lead and finished 7th (Fr2) over 2200m after showing early speed at Ballarat, at the bell was 3rd-4.55 beaten 15 m by Hittheroadjack (2:39.60) in NR 56 to 64 on February 5 at $7.50. Draws for a good showing.
Last Starts 10 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9/10 | 21/03/2026 | 44 | NR 60 to 69 | $10,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Jordan Leedham | 1:54.9 | 1 |
| 21.8L | $8.00 |
| 1/4 | 14/03/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bacchus Marsh | 1940m | L Tabone | 0 |
| 3L | $0.00 | ||
| 7/12 | 05/02/2026 | 6 | NR 56 to 64 | $7,000.00 | Ballarat | 2200m | Neutral | Chris Alford | 1:56.8 | 2 |
| 15.6L | $7.50 |
| 8/9 | 30/01/2026 | 7 | NR 60 to 69 | $10,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Chris Alford | 1:54.0 | 1 |
| 46.3L | $8.50 |
| 6/10 | 23/01/2026 | 8 | NR up to 80 | $10,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Chris Alford | 1:53.5 | 3 |
| 4.0L | $23.00 |
| 5/10 | 15/01/2026 | 27 | NR 56 to 62 | $7,000.00 | Kilmore | 1690m | Neutral | Jordan Leedham | 1:57.6 | 1 |
| 10.0L | $34.00 |
| 6/8 | 19/12/2025 | 7 | NR 55 to 60 | $7,000.00 | Geelong | 1609m | Neutral | Jordan Leedham | 1:56.0 | 7 |
| 13.9L | $11.00 |
| 2/6 | 01/07/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Melton | 2240m | Good | L Tabone | 0 |
| 4.2L | $0.00 |

Driver: Tayla French
Stats
Comments
Last start 8th (Fr1) over 1650m at this track, beaten 17 m by Dangerous (1:57.20) in NR 65 or better on March 25 at $51. Two runs back 3rd (Sr1) over 2100m at Charlton, beaten 13 m by Fire Marshall (2:29.40) in NR 56 to 64 on March 15 at $41. Not keen.
Last Starts 6 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/8 | 25/03/2026 | 10 | NR 65 or better | $8,000.00 | Bendigo | 1650m | Neutral | Tayla French | 1:54.3 | 1 |
| 17.5L | $51.00 |
| 3/12 | 15/03/2026 | 9 | NR 56 to 64 | $7,000.00 | Charlton | 2100m | Neutral | Alex Ashwood | 1:54.5 | 1 |
| 13.4L | $41.00 |
| 7/9 | 06/03/2026 | 8 | Up to 80 | $10,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Tayla French | 1:55.8 | 3 |
| 27.1L | $101.00 |
| 7/11 | 26/02/2026 | 9 | NR 57 to 64 | $7,000.00 | Kilmore | 2180m | Neutral | Tayla French | 1:57.6 | 6 |
| 15.2L | $61.00 |
| 1/11 | 17/02/2026 | 7 | NR 50 to 56 | $6,000.00 | Shepparton | 2190m | Neutral | Tayla French | 1:59.2 | 4 |
| 7.8L | $3.70 |
| 4/8 | 10/02/2026 | 7 | NR 57 to 67 | $7,000.00 | Shepparton | 2190m | Neutral | Tayla French | 1:58.2 | 6 |
| 10.7L | $23.00 |
| 3/7 | 17/02/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bendigo | 2150m | Liam Older | 0 |
| 2L | $0.00 | ||
| 3/3 | 07/10/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bendigo | 2150m | Alex Ashwood | 0 |
| 8L | $0.00 |

Driver: Jack Laugher
Stats
Comments
Fair performance when beaten by 6 m finishing fifth behind Ooh Ah Listah at this track over 1650m in a NR up to 59 on March 4 at $5. Then a handy effort when well beaten into third after showing early speed, behind Eye See Philtra at Echuca over 1755m in a NR 55 to 59 on March 10 at $10. Continues to race well and shapes as one to consider.
Last Starts 21 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/6 | 10/03/2026 | 6 | NR 55 to 59 | $7,000.00 | Echuca | 1755m | Neutral | Jordan Leedham | 1:56.3 | 6 |
| 12.2L | $10.00 |
| 5/8 | 04/03/2026 | 12 | NR up to 59 | $6,000.00 | Bendigo | 1650m | Neutral | Jack Laugher | 1:56.9 | 1 |
| 6.0L | $5.00 |
| 1/11 | 20/02/2026 | 8 | NR 50 to 55 | $6,000.00 | Bendigo | 2150m | Neutral | Jack Laugher | 1:58.9 | 4 |
| 3.9L | $10.00 |
| 2/9 | 12/02/2026 | 6 | NR up to 55 | $8,000.00 | Kilmore | 2180m | Neutral | R Pace | 2:02.0 | 2 |
| 2.0L | $5.50 |
| 1/10 | 06/02/2026 | 8 | NR up to 50 | $6,000.00 | Bendigo | 1650m | Neutral | Jack Laugher | 1:57.6 | 2 |
| 2.5L | $4.20 |
| 1/8 | 29/01/2026 | 11 | NR up to 47 | $4,000.00 | Ballarat | 2200m | Neutral | Jack Laugher | 2:02.5 | 7 |
| 3.6L | $2.50 |
| 3/6 | 27/06/2022 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bendigo | 2150m | Jack Laugher | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 | ||
| 1/6 | 19/06/2022 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bendigo | 2150m | Jack Laugher | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 |

Driver: Ewa Justice
Stats
Comments
Six-year-old entire is racing in fine form. Won his last two outings at Ballarat and Charlton. Last start posted a big 7 m win as favourite after showing early speed, (Fr2) at Ballarat (2:42.40) beating Lambro Mach in NR 58 to 67 on March 19 at $1.90. Can land the hat trick.
Last Starts 12 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/8 | 19/03/2026 | 4 | NR 58 to 67 | $7,000.00 | Ballarat | 2200m | Neutral | Ewa Justice | 1:58.8 | 2 |
| 7.6L | $1.90 |
| 1/12 | 15/03/2026 | 10 | NR 50 to 55 | $6,000.00 | Charlton | 2100m | Neutral | Ewa Justice | 1:54.7 | 1 |
| 15.1L | $2.30 |
| 9/12 | 05/03/2026 | 10 | NR 51 to 56 | $6,000.00 | Ballarat | 1710m | Neutral | Emmett Brosnan | 1:54.1 | 7 |
| 14.3L | $81.00 |
| 6/8 | 23/02/2026 | 12 | NR up to 55 | $6,000.00 | Hamilton | 2160m | Neutral | Emmett Brosnan | 1:58.2 | 5 |
| 6.7L | $13.00 |
| 5/7 | 11/02/2026 | 6 | NR 50 to 55 | $6,000.00 | Maryborough | 1690m | Neutral | Emmett Brosnan | 1:55.8 | 1 |
| 12.5L | $19.00 |
| 9/12 | 05/02/2026 | 7 | NR 56 to 64 | $7,000.00 | Ballarat | 2200m | Neutral | Emmett Brosnan | 1:56.8 | 1 |
| 23.8L | $34.00 |
| 2/3 | 19/01/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Geelong | 2100m | Emmett Brosnan | 0 |
| 2L | $0.00 | ||
| 6/7 | 13/01/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Melton | 2240m | Good | Emmett Brosnan | 0 |
| 23.4L | $0.00 |

Driver: Ryan Backhouse
Stats
Comments
Two back was well beaten into seventh behind Good Tobe Locksley at Melton over 2240m in a NR 60 to 69 on March 14 at $10. Then a handy effort when beaten by 6 m finishing third behind Dangerous at this track over 1650m in a NR 65 or better on March 25 at $34. Go well.
Last Starts 6 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/8 | 25/03/2026 | 11 | NR 65 or better | $8,000.00 | Bendigo | 1650m | Neutral | Ewa Justice | 1:54.3 | 3 |
| 5.9L | $34.00 |
| 7/8 | 14/03/2026 | 6 | NR 60 to 69 | $10,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Chris Alford | 1:58.0 | 3 |
| 13.5L | $10.00 |
| 6/10 | 08/03/2026 | 15 | NR up to 90 | $15,000.00 | Birchip | 2150m | Neutral | Michael Bellman | 1:58.3 | 3 |
| 37.5L | $34.00 |
| 10/12 | 21/02/2026 | 4 | NR 64 to 74 | $15,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Michael Bellman | 1:56.0 | 1 |
| 18.8L | $41.00 |
| 8/10 | 17/02/2026 | 10 | NR 60 to 80 | $8,000.00 | Shepparton | 1690m | Neutral | R Mitchell | 1:55.2 | 5 |
| 12.9L | $71.00 |
| 9/12 | 07/02/2026 | 8 | 0W/15 0K stake | $15,000.00 | Kilmore | 1690m | Neutral | Michael Bellman | 1:56.8 | 4 |
| 11.5L | $34.00 |
| 2/5 | 14/10/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Melton | 2240m | Good | R Mitchell | 0 |
| 8.8L | $0.00 | |
| 2/4 | 11/03/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Melton | 2240m | Good | John Caldow | 0 |
| 2.3L | $0.00 |

Driver: Michael Bellman
Stats
Comments
Resumed when beaten 13 m seventh behind Soho Darknstormy at Melton over 2240m in a NR 70 to 79 on March 21. Likely improver.
Last Starts 10 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/12 | 21/03/2026 | 175 | NR 70 to 79 | $15,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Ewa Justice | 1:55.4 | 4 |
| 13.3L | $14.00 |
| 5/5 | 10/03/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Melton | 2240m | Good | Ewa Justice | 0 |
| 11.5L | $0.00 | |
| 4/4 | 23/02/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bendigo | 2150m | Paul Males | 0 |
| 2L | $0.00 | ||
| 9/9 | 27/09/2025 | 14 | NR 75 to 89 | $17,500.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Michael Bellman | 1:56.3 | 1 |
| 46.2L | $3.60 |
| 4/11 | 13/09/2025 | 343 | NR up to 95 | $17,500.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Michael Bellman | 1:52.4 | 3 |
| 2.7L | $3.60 |
| 10/10 | 05/10/2024 | 21 | No NR | $20,000.00 | Melton | 2760m | Neutral | Michael Bellman | 1:55.7 | 4 |
| 24.7L | $81.00 |
| 11/12 | 14/09/2024 | 7 | No NR | $150,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Michael Bellman | 1:52.9 | 1 |
| 36.5L | $12.00 |
| 5/12 | 07/09/2024 | 9 | No NR | $20,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Michael Bellman | 1:55.0 | 2 |
| 22.4L | $15.00 |

Driver: Tasmyn Potter
Stats
Comments
Not far away at the last couple starts; Finished 4 m third behind New Shuffle at Melton over 2240m NR 72 to 82 last start. Before that was beaten 4 metres third again at Melton over 1720m in NR up to 105 on March 21. Among the top chances again.
Last Starts 3 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/8 | 28/03/2026 | 7 | NR 72 to 82 | $17,500.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Tasmyn Potter | 1:55.6 | 5 |
| 4.2L | $8.50 |
| 3/6 | 21/03/2026 | 14 | NR up to 105 | $17,500.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Jack Laugher | 1:54.8 | 1 |
| 4.2L | $41.00 |
| 6/7 | 07/03/2026 | 14 | NR 75 to 88 | $17,500.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Jack Laugher | 1:57.2 | 1 |
| 6.3L | $3.40 |
| 5/9 | 21/02/2026 | 14 | NR 75 to 90 | $17,500.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Jack Laugher | 1:53.9 | 1 |
| 4.4L | $5.50 |
| 4/6 | 07/02/2026 | 7 | NR 75 to 85 | $15,000.00 | Kilmore | 1690m | Neutral | Ellen Tormey | 1:56.2 | 1 |
| 9.0L | $6.00 |
| 9/10 | 31/01/2026 | 14 | No NR | $50,000.00 | Cranbourne | 2080m | Neutral | Ellen Tormey | 1:54.7 | 4 |
| 17.4L | $17.00 |
| 1/12 | 17/01/2026 | 7 | NR 65 to 79 | $15,000.00 | Shepparton | 1690m | Fast | Ellen Tormey | 1:54.4 | 2 |
| 1.6L | $11.00 |

Driver: Alex Ashwood
Stats
Comments
Didn't do much at the last run, broke in score up and was out of position at the start 5th (Sr5) over 2190m at Shepparton was 6th-11.02 at the bell, beaten 9 m by Blackjack Whacko (2:41.00) in NR 55 to 64 on March 24 at $51. Before that 6th (Sr5) over 1720m at Melton was 7th-7.85 at the bell, beaten 9 m by Hittheroadjack (2:02.80) in NR 60 to 69 on March 21 at $41. This looks a far sterner task.
Last Starts 7 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/12 | 24/03/2026 | 3 | NR 55 to 64 | $7,000.00 | Shepparton | 2190m | Neutral | Abby Sanderson | 1:58.3 | 5 |
| 9.3L | $51.00 |
| 6/10 | 21/03/2026 | 13 | NR 60 to 69 | $10,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Alex Ashwood | 1:54.9 | 5 |
| 9.5L | $41.00 |
| 8/10 | 08/03/2026 | 7 | NR up to 90 | $15,000.00 | Birchip | 2150m | Neutral | Alex Ashwood | 1:58.3 | 5 |
| 64.6L | $34.00 |
| 4/8 | 01/03/2026 | 8 | NR 70 to 95 | $12,000.00 | Boort | 2612m | W | Alex Ashwood | 2:02.9 | 2 |
| 11.8L | $7.50 |
| 8/12 | 21/02/2026 | 17 | NR 64 to 74 | $15,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Alex Ashwood | 1:56.0 | 2 |
| 15.0L | $71.00 |
| 1/10 | 04/02/2026 | 16 | NR 57 to 66 | $7,000.00 | Mildura | 2190m | Neutral | Alex Ashwood | 1:57.9 | 3 |
| 2.3L | $5.00 |
| 2/2 | 05/05/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Leeton | 1758m | Good | Jackson Painting | 0 |
| 10L | $0.00 | |
| 1/4 | 03/03/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Penrith | 1720m | Good | B J Grima | 0 |
| 1.7L | $0.00 |