Bendigo Race 1 - Vhrc / Rich River Golf Club Maiden Pace
MAJOR ORION (6) made a solid impact on debut eight days ago at Swan Hill, finishing second and beaten just a head after leading and fighting on well. Draws wider but is open to natural improvement so could go one better. MIDNIGHT ALIBI (11) went back last start then worked home in good style to finish 4 metres from the winner in third at Swan Hill. May just need a bit of luck from this difficult draw but she should strip fitter so can continue the strong start to the campaign. MIDNIGHT DIVA (1) is a likely improver after debuting with a solid third from this barrier at Swan Hill. PARINI (2) lines up for the first time. By The Storm Inside and hails from the Stephen O'Donoghue stable. Should enjoy a nice run from this favourable starting position so keep safe.

Driver: Ellen Tormey
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Three-year-old filly facing the starter for the second time. At debut good run when 3rd (Fr1) over 1750m at Swan Hill, at the bell was 3rd-4.7 beaten 5.5 m by Steel Miki (2:12.50) in MAIDEN on March 31 at $26. From the inside draw she is expected to kick on.
Last Starts 7 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/7 | 31/03/2026 | - | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Swan Hill | 1750m | Neutral | Ellen Tormey | 2:01.8 | 1 |
| 5.7L | $26.00 |
| 5/7 | 23/03/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bendigo | 2150m | Ellen Tormey | 0 |
| 1L | $0.00 | ||
| 5/8 | 16/03/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bendigo | 2150m | Ellen Tormey | 0 |
| 4L | $0.00 |

Driver: Ryan Sanderson
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Four-year-old gelding (The Storm Inside - Twindet) making his debut. Finished fifth in a trial on March 19 at Shepparton over 2190m. Keep safe with the aid of an ideal draw.
Last Starts 19 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/5 | 19/03/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Shepparton | 2190m | Corey O'donoghue | 0 |
| 10L | $0.00 | ||
| 2/6 | 05/03/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Shepparton | 1690m | Corey O'donoghue | 0 |
| 0.1L | $0.00 | ||
| 2/6 | 19/02/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Shepparton | 2190m | Ryan Sanderson | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 | ||
| 3/5 | 22/01/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Shepparton | 2190m | Corey O'donoghue | 0 |
| 27L | $0.00 | ||
| 5/6 | 08/01/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Shepparton | 1690m | Corey O'donoghue | 0 |
| 1L | $0.00 |

Driver: Katrina Cain
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Last start was driven from back in the field when 10th (Fr6) over 2150m at this track, beaten 65 m by Mount Barker Boy (2:35.30) in 3yo 10 0K on March 25 at $151. Two runs back 6th (Sr1) over 1650m at this track, at the bell was 6th-9.68 beaten 16 m by Tryx Vixen (1:59.40) in 3yo MAIDEN on March 4 at $151. Not keen on her chances in this line-up.
Last Starts 13 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10/10 | 25/03/2026 | 21 | 10 0K | $8,000.00 | Bendigo | 2150m | Neutral | P T Salathiel | 1:56.3 | 6 |
| 64.0L | $151.00 |
| 2/8 | 16/03/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bendigo | 2150m | P T Salathiel | 0 |
| 4L | $0.00 | ||
| 6/12 | 04/03/2026 | 20 | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Bendigo | 1650m | Neutral | Katrina Cain | 1:56.4 | 1 |
| 16.8L | $151.00 |
| 6/10 | 12/02/2026 | 6 | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Kilmore | 1690m | Neutral | Katrina Cain | 1:57.4 | 1 |
| 26.4L | $126.00 |
| 10/10 | 06/02/2026 | 53 | NR up to 50 | $6,000.00 | Bendigo | 1650m | Neutral | Katrina Cain | 1:57.6 | 5 |
| 19.5L | $151.00 |
| 4/5 | 02/02/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bendigo | 2150m | Katrina Cain | 0 |
| 7L | $0.00 | ||
| 7/8 | 15/12/2025 | 13 | NR up to 56 | $6,000.00 | Maryborough | 1690m | Neutral | Katrina Cain | 1:58.9 | 2 |
| 107.9L | $61.00 |
| 8/9 | 02/12/2025 | 14 | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Shepparton | 1690m | Neutral | P T Salathiel | 1:57.9 | 3 |
| 89.1L | $151.00 |

Driver: Tasmyn Potter
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Three-year-old filly facing the starter for the second time. At debut was driven from back in the field when 6th (Fr2) over 1750m at Swan Hill, at the bell was 7th-13.8 beaten 19 m by Steel Miki (2:12.50) in MAIDEN on March 31 at $14. Watch for improvement.
Last Starts 7 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/7 | 31/03/2026 | - | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Swan Hill | 1750m | Neutral | Tasmyn Potter | 2:01.8 | 2 |
| 19.4L | $14.00 |
| 5/5 | 16/03/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bendigo | 1650m | G F Douglas | 0 |
| 6L | $0.00 | ||
| 5/6 | 28/02/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bacchus Marsh | 1940m | Rita Burnett | 0 |
| 8L | $0.00 |

Driver: Glenn Bull
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Returns from the paddock. At the latest first-up run 6th (Fr5) over 1609m at Hobart, beaten 55 m by Port Run Machine (1:59.00) in 2yo MAIDEN on March 2 2025 at $18. Recent trials will help bring her on but a lack of race-fitness might work against.
Last Starts 15 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/6 | 23/03/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bendigo | 2150m | Glenn Bull | 0 |
| 15L | $0.00 | ||
| 5/5 | 09/02/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bendigo | 2150m | Glenn Bull | 0 |
| 4L | $0.00 | ||
| 5/5 | 16/03/2025 | 14 | NMT 1 LTW | $14,000.00 | Hobart | 1609m | Neutral | Olivia Weidenbach | 1:59.7 | 2 |
| 72.1L | $18.00 |
| 6/7 | 02/03/2025 | - | MAIDEN | $14,000.00 | Hobart | 1609m | Neutral | Rita Burnett | 1:59.0 | 5 |
| 57.1L | $18.00 |

Driver: Josh Duggan
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Three-year-old colt facing the starter for the second time. At debut game effort when 2nd (Fr3) over 1750m after showing early pace at Swan Hill, at the bell was leading 0.8 beaten a head by Steel Miki (2:12.50) in MAIDEN on March 31 at $6. Open to natural improvement so can go one better.
Last Starts 7 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/7 | 31/03/2026 | - | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Swan Hill | 1750m | Neutral | Josh Duggan | 2:01.8 | 3 |
| 0.2L | $6.00 |
| 1/6 | 23/03/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bendigo | 2150m | G F Douglas | 0 |
| 6L | $0.00 | ||
| 3/8 | 16/03/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bendigo | 2150m | Josh Duggan | 0 |
| 8L | $0.00 |

Driver: Sean O'Sullivan
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Three-year-old gelding (Soho Lanikai - Baracks Angel) making his debut. Finished fourth in a trial on March 23 at Bendigo over 2150m. This run will do him the world of good.
Last Starts 15 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/6 | 23/03/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bendigo | 2150m | S J P O'sullivan | 0 |
| 6L | $0.00 | ||
| 8/8 | 16/03/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bendigo | 2150m | S J P O'sullivan | 0 |
| 4L | $0.00 |

Driver: Lisa Miles
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Last start 5th (Fr2) over 2240m at Melton, at the bell was 6th-8.47 beaten 17 m by Amelias Jewel (2:49.40) in MAIDEN on March 20 at $34. At the start before 4th (Fr1) over 1690m at Kilmore was 3rd-5.13 at the bell, beaten 9 m by Frosty Drop (2:05.30) in MAIDEN on March 12 at $21. Consider.
Last Starts 18 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/7 | 20/03/2026 | 8 | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Lisa Miles | 2:01.7 | 2 |
| 17.5L | $34.00 |
| 4/7 | 12/03/2026 | 9 | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Kilmore | 1690m | Neutral | James Herbertson | 1:59.3 | 1 |
| 9.3L | $21.00 |
| 5/9 | 03/03/2026 | 251 | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Shepparton | 2190m | Neutral | Lisa Miles | 2:05.1 | 2 |
| 13.9L | $9.00 |
| 6/10 | 24/02/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Melton | 1720m | Good | Lisa Miles | 0 |
| 39.3L | $0.00 | |
| 3/7 | 09/02/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bendigo | 2150m | Lisa Miles | 0 |
| 29L | $0.00 | ||
| 6/8 | 25/06/2025 | 12 | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Bendigo | 1650m | Neutral | Lisa Miles | 1:56.3 | 7 |
| 36.0L | $23.00 |
| 6/8 | 13/06/2025 | - | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Geelong | 1609m | Neutral | Lisa Miles | 2:01.2 | 6 |
| 6.6L | $10.00 |

Driver: Alex Ashwood
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Three-year-old gelding (Lather Up - Insidious Charm) making his debut. Finished fourth in a trial on September 22 at Bendigo over 2150m. Follow any market moves.
Last Starts 197 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/6 | 22/09/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bendigo | 2150m | J P Cotchin | 0 |
| 8L | $0.00 |

Driver: Jack Laugher
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Second-up here following a spell. Good run when 3rd (Fr4) over 1750m at Swan Hill, at the bell was 4th-7.4 beaten 4 m by Over The Line (2:06.60) in NR up to 50 M on March 31 at $13. Tricky draw but will be f so is among the main chances.
Last Starts 7 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/6 | 31/03/2026 | 349 | NR up to 50 | $6,000.00 | Swan Hill | 1750m | Neutral | Jack Laugher | 1:56.5 | 4 |
| 4.2L | $13.00 |
| 5/7 | 16/03/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bendigo | 2150m | Jack Laugher | 0 |
| 3L | $0.00 | ||
| 12/12 | 16/04/2025 | - | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Bendigo | 1650m | Neutral | Liam Older | 1:56.2 | 1 |
| 63.1L | $6.00 |
| 1/6 | 07/04/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bendigo | 2150m | Liam Older | 0 |
| 8L | $0.00 |

Driver: Trevor Hilson
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Last start 9th (Fr6) over 2150m after showing early speed at this track, beaten 40 m by Allgood Vinnie (2:39.10) in 4yo+ MAIDEN on March 11 at $3.70. Before that, a game effort when 2nd (Fr5) over 2190m after showing early pace at Shepparton, at the bell was leading 0.67 beaten 9 m by Aussie Jay Mac (2:44.70) in 4yo+ MAIDEN on February 17 at $12. May improve on the latest effort.
Last Starts 27 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9/11 | 11/03/2026 | 22 | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Bendigo | 2150m | Neutral | Trevor Hilson | 1:59.1 | 6 |
| 40.2L | $3.70 |
| 2/10 | 17/02/2026 | 34 | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Shepparton | 2190m | Neutral | Trevor Hilson | 2:01.0 | 5 |
| 9.1L | $12.00 |
| 2/7 | 09/02/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bendigo | 2150m | Trevor Hilson | 0 |
| 2L | $0.00 | ||
| 5/8 | 14/01/2026 | 16 | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Bendigo | 2150m | Neutral | Trevor Hilson | 1:59.6 | 7 |
| 34.2L | $12.00 |
| 6/11 | 29/12/2025 | - | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Charlton | 2100m | Neutral | Trevor Hilson | 1:57.9 | 6 |
| 19.9L | $61.00 |
| 2/5 | 22/12/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bendigo | 2150m | Trevor Hilson | 0 |
| 17L | $0.00 |