Bendigo Race 4 - Vhrc / Benstud Standardbreds Nmw Pace (1St Heat)
KEAYANG RENEGADE (6) stretched his unbeaten record to three with another strong win last time out at Terang, getting home by 6 metres after racing parked. Draws wider but is proven at this shorter distance so can add to the picket fence. ROYAL APPOINTMENT (9) could be close to a win after back-to-back placings at Melton, last time coming from this row and finishing 4.5 metres from the winner. TIVOLI (2) came from wider in finishing third when resuming at Kilmore last time out. Fitter and is proven here. DO IT (8) hasn't been far away of late and is suited dropping to a distance where he has won three of four attempts.

Driver: Ryan Backhouse
Stats
Comments
Failed to impress last start; 5th (Fr5) over 2150m after showing early speed and racing wide at this track, beaten 8 m by Insider Trading (2:36.70) in NR up to 50 on April 1 at $2.90. Showed ability the outing before when he won by 8 m as favourite (Sr2) at Birchip (2:41.20) beating Outback Queenie in NR up to 45 on March 8 at $2.60 at the bell was 4th-2.8. Can make his presence felt.
Last Starts 6 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/8 | 01/04/2026 | 24 | NR up to 50 | $8,000.00 | Bendigo | 2150m | Neutral | Riley Mitchell | 1:57.3 | 5 |
| 8.1L | $2.90 |
| 1/9 | 08/03/2026 | 7 | NR up to 45 | $7,000.00 | Birchip | 2150m | Neutral | Ewa Justice | 2:00.6 | 2 |
| 8.5L | $2.60 |
| 1/9 | 01/03/2026 | 3 | NR up to 45 | $4,000.00 | Boort | 2250m | W | Ewa Justice | 2:03.0 | 3 |
| 1.2L | $1.22 |
| 1/11 | 26/02/2026 | 9 | NR up to 51 | $6,000.00 | Kilmore | 2180m | Neutral | Ewa Justice | 1:59.8 | 1 |
| 2.3L | $11.00 |
| 2/11 | 17/02/2026 | 116 | NR 38 to 43 | $4,000.00 | Shepparton | 1690m | Neutral | Mark Pitt | 1:57.4 | 7 |
| 0.2L | $4.60 |
| 1/5 | 10/02/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Melton | 2240m | Good | Ewa Justice | 0 |
| 7L | $0.00 | |
| 8/12 | 24/10/2025 | 14 | NR 39 to 44 | $4,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Kerryn Manning | 1:57.5 | 4 |
| 17.1L | $15.00 |
| 3/5 | 28/10/2023 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bacchus Marsh | 1940m | Samantha Brown | 0 |
| 1L | $0.00 |

Driver: Josh Duggan
Stats
Comments
Having her second run back from a spell. Solid effort despite getting well back, when 3rd (Fr6) over 1690m at Kilmore beaten 4.5 m by Caties Son (2:03.40) in 0-3 WINs on April 2 at $3.50. Fitter and draws well so expected to feature.
Last Starts 5 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/7 | 02/04/2026 | 131 | 0-3 WINs | $6,000.00 | Kilmore | 1690m | Neutral | Josh Duggan | 1:57.6 | 6 |
| 4.3L | $3.50 |
| 4/12 | 22/11/2025 | 7 | No NR | $100,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Chris Alford | 1:57.4 | 1 |
| 6.2L | $51.00 |
| 4/12 | 15/11/2025 | 8 | No NR | $15,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Chris Alford | 1:57.3 | 4 |
| 4.6L | $19.00 |
| 3/11 | 07/11/2025 | 9 | No NR | $10,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Fast | Chris Alford | 1:56.2 | 1 |
| 8.1L | $11.00 |
| 2/8 | 29/10/2025 | 11 | NR 52 to 55 | $6,000.00 | Shepparton | 1690m | Neutral | Josh Duggan | 1:58.7 | 7 |
| 1.8L | $5.00 |
| 12/12 | 18/10/2025 | 7 | No NR | $150,000.00 | Melton | 2760m | Neutral | Chris Alford | 1:56.8 | 6 |
| 330.3L | $151.00 |
| 6/8 | 11/10/2025 | 18 | No NR | $20,000.00 | Melton | 2760m | Neutral | Chris Alford | 1:56.7 | 2 |
| 22.0L | $71.00 |
| 2/4 | 05/12/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Shepparton | 2190m | Tasmyn Potter | 0 |
| 8L | $0.00 | ||
| 2/6 | 07/11/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Shepparton | 2190m | Grace Bilney | 0 |
| 30L | $0.00 |

Driver: James Herbertson
Stats
Comments
Hard to fault of late. Last start by a nose as favourite when quickly away, (Fr5) at Cranbourne (1:58.80) beating The Villain in NR 47 to 52 on March 29 at $1.75 at the bell was leading 1.4. Racing well and must be considered.
Last Starts 9 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/8 | 29/03/2026 | 11 | NR 47 to 52 | $6,000.00 | Cranbourne | 1609m | Neutral | Jordan Leedham | 1:58.8 | 5 |
| 0.1L | $1.75 |
| 2/7 | 18/03/2026 | 13 | NR 48 to 51 | $6,000.00 | Bendigo | 2150m | Neutral | Chris Alford | 1:59.9 | 5 |
| 2.0L | $1.50 |
| 2/12 | 05/03/2026 | 14 | NR 51 to 56 | $6,000.00 | Ballarat | 1710m | Neutral | Chris Alford | 1:54.1 | 1 |
| 1.2L | $6.50 |
| 5/12 | 19/02/2026 | 14 | NR 50 to 55 | $6,000.00 | Ballarat | 1710m | Neutral | Chris Alford | 1:54.2 | 5 |
| 6.6L | $2.80 |
| 2/10 | 05/02/2026 | 11 | NR 50 to 55 | $6,000.00 | Ballarat | 2200m | Neutral | Chris Alford | 1:58.1 | 4 |
| 1.2L | $3.10 |
| 3/7 | 25/01/2026 | 9 | NR 50 to 55 | $6,000.00 | Wedderburn | 2150m | Neutral | Chris Alford | 1:57.6 | 6 |
| 14.9L | $5.50 |
| 3/3 | 13/09/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bacchus Marsh | 1940m | Blake Pace | 0 |
| 2L | $0.00 | ||
| 1/3 | 09/11/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bacchus Marsh | 1940m | L Tabone | 0 |
| 1.5L | $0.00 |

Driver: Taylor Youl
Stats
Comments
Won three starts back at Shepparton over 1690m NR 50 to 55 on March 8. Last time out 4th (Fr5) over 2080m at Cranbourne was 6th-13 at the bell, beaten 6 m by Pistol Pearce (2:33.80) in NR 53 to 58 on March 29 at $4.20. Can play a role.
Last Starts 9 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/8 | 29/03/2026 | 10 | NR 53 to 58 | $7,000.00 | Cranbourne | 2080m | Neutral | Taylor Youl | 1:59.0 | 5 |
| 6.1L | $4.20 |
| 6/8 | 19/03/2026 | 11 | NR 58 to 67 | $7,000.00 | Ballarat | 2200m | Neutral | Taylor Youl | 1:58.8 | 6 |
| 22.7L | $14.00 |
| 1/9 | 08/03/2026 | 10 | NR 50 to 55 | $6,000.00 | Shepparton | 1690m | Neutral | Taylor Youl | 1:56.0 | 7 |
| 1.7L | $6.00 |
| 3/8 | 26/02/2026 | 28 | NR 52 to 56 | $6,000.00 | Kilmore | 2180m | Neutral | Chris Alford | 1:58.7 | 2 |
| 24.7L | $3.60 |
| 9/10 | 29/01/2026 | 165 | NR 56 to 64 | $7,000.00 | Ballarat | 1710m | Neutral | Chris Alford | 1:54.2 | 4 |
| 12.8L | $23.00 |
| 1/3 | 19/01/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Geelong | 2100m | E Portelli | 0 |
| 2L | $0.00 | ||
| 2/5 | 10/01/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bacchus Marsh | 1940m | E Portelli | 0 |
| 8L | $0.00 | ||
| 10/10 | 17/08/2025 | 10 | NR 53 to 58 | $7,000.00 | Cranbourne | 1609m | Neutral | Chris Alford | 1:54.8 | 2 |
| 22.6L | $7.00 |

Driver: Ellen Tormey
Stats
Comments
Two back was well beaten into seventh after showing early speed, behind Sea Fury at Shepparton over 2190m in a NR up to 65 on March 8 at $5.50. Then a handy effort when beaten by 1.4 m finishing second behind With In Reason at Shepparton over 1690m in a NR 55 to 60 on March 17 at $14. A big run would not surprise.
Last Starts 21 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/11 | 17/03/2026 | 9 | NR 55 to 60 | $8,000.00 | Shepparton | 1690m | Neutral | Ellen Tormey | 1:54.7 | 4 |
| 1.4L | $14.00 |
| 7/10 | 08/03/2026 | 5 | NR up to 65 | $12,000.00 | Shepparton | 2190m | Neutral | Ellen Tormey | 1:55.9 | 3 |
| 27.7L | $5.50 |
| 1/10 | 03/03/2026 | 31 | NR 50 to 55 | $6,000.00 | Shepparton | 1690m | Neutral | Abby Sanderson | 1:54.9 | 6 |
| 4.9L | $26.00 |
| 6/9 | 31/01/2026 | 45 | NR up to 59 | $10,000.00 | Cranbourne | 1609m | Neutral | Ellen Tormey | 1:53.5 | 6 |
| 12.4L | $23.00 |
| 1/10 | 17/12/2025 | 1 | 2-4 WINS | $6,000.00 | Bendigo | 1650m | Neutral | Ellen Tormey | 1:53.2 | 6 |
| 4.6L | $4.80 |
| 5/11 | 16/12/2025 | 8 | NR 50 to 55 | $6,000.00 | Swan Hill | 1750m | Neutral | Ellen Tormey | 1:54.7 | 4 |
| 5.6L | $4.80 |
| 1/5 | 14/04/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bendigo | 2150m | Jack Laugher | 0 |
| 2L | $0.00 | ||
| 1/3 | 07/10/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bendigo | 2150m | Jack Laugher | 0 |
| 4L | $0.00 |

Driver: Jason Lee
Stats
Comments
Comes here in the right form. Won by 6 m as favourite (Fr3) at Terang (2:37.40) beating Nosweetsforyou in NR 56 to 64 on March 27 at $1.06. Two runs back ran on from midfield and won by 20 m (Sr1) at Kilmore (2:41.00) beating Quatro Moth in NR 52 to 56 on March 12 at $4.20 at the bell was leading 2.3. Promising and can maintain the perfect record.
Last Starts 11 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/11 | 27/03/2026 | 15 | NR 56 to 64 | $7,000.00 | Terang | 2180m | Neutral | Jason Lee | 1:56.2 | 3 |
| 6.9L | $1.06 |
| 1/10 | 12/03/2026 | 372 | NR 52 to 56 | $6,000.00 | Kilmore | 2180m | Neutral | Jason Lee | 1:58.9 | 1 |
| 20.0L | $4.20 |
| 1/6 | 03/03/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Terang | 0m | Jason Lee | 0 |
| 10L | $0.00 | ||
| 1/10 | 05/03/2025 | - | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Terang | 1680m | Neutral | Jason Lee | 1:59.9 | 2 |
| 2.6L | $1.28 |
| 4/4 | 25/02/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Terang | 2180m | Jason Lee | 0 |
| 3L | $0.00 |

Driver: Tayla French
Stats
Comments
Well-beaten 11 days ago at Melton over 2240m, before that 6th (Sr3) over 2240m at Melton, beaten 24 m by Fire Marshall (2:40.10) in 0W/15 0K stake on March 21 at $101. Not keen.
Last Starts 10 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11/11 | 28/03/2026 | 7 | NR 62 to 71 | $15,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Tayla French | 1:56.6 | 3 |
| 45.0L | $23.00 |
| 6/11 | 21/03/2026 | 14 | 0W/15 0K stake | $15,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Tayla French | 1:55.0 | 3 |
| 24.5L | $101.00 |
| 5/9 | 07/03/2026 | 8 | NR 58 to 66 | $10,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Jackie Barker | 1:58.4 | 7 |
| 3.1L | $15.00 |
| 8/9 | 27/02/2026 | 10 | NR up to 90 | $20,000.00 | Ararat | 2195m | Neutral | Kerryn Manning | 1:55.9 | 2 |
| 14.7L | $71.00 |
| 1/10 | 17/02/2026 | 12 | NR 60 to 80 | $8,000.00 | Shepparton | 1690m | Neutral | Tayla French | 1:55.2 | 2 |
| 2.4L | $19.00 |
| 5/12 | 05/02/2026 | 6 | NR 56 to 64 | $7,000.00 | Ballarat | 2200m | Neutral | Tayla French | 1:56.8 | 3 |
| 10.8L | $11.00 |
| 2/3 | 19/01/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bendigo | 2150m | Tayla French | 0 |
| 4L | $0.00 | ||
| 2/3 | 15/09/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bendigo | 2150m | Tayla French | 0 |
| 4L | $0.00 |

Driver: Jordan Leedham
Stats
Comments
Last start 4th (Fr4) over 2240m after showing early speed and racing wide at Melton, at the bell was leading 2.49 beaten 4.5 m by Alwaysbealady (2:42.20) in NR 62 to 71 on March 28 at $7. At the run before was driven from back in the field when 5th (Fr4) over 2240m at Melton, beaten 6 m by Good Tobe Locksley (2:44.20) in NR 60 to 69 on March 14 at $3.60. Has claims.
Last Starts 10 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/11 | 28/03/2026 | 14 | NR 62 to 71 | $15,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Jordan Leedham | 1:56.6 | 4 |
| 4.3L | $7.00 |
| 5/8 | 14/03/2026 | 32 | NR 60 to 69 | $10,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Jordan Leedham | 1:58.0 | 4 |
| 6.0L | $3.60 |
| 3/8 | 10/02/2026 | 11 | NR 57 to 67 | $7,000.00 | Shepparton | 2190m | Neutral | Jordan Leedham | 1:58.2 | 1 |
| 10.6L | $2.90 |
| 3/10 | 30/01/2026 | 9 | NR up to 80 | $10,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Jordan Leedham | 1:58.7 | 1 |
| 3.7L | $3.90 |
| 2/11 | 21/01/2026 | 11 | NR 60 to 80 | $10,000.00 | Bendigo | 2150m | Neutral | Jordan Leedham | 1:57.4 | 2 |
| 1.2L | $11.00 |
| 8/11 | 10/01/2026 | 42 | 1W/15 0K stake | $15,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Jordan Leedham | 1:54.5 | 3 |
| 11.9L | $4.20 |
| 3/6 | 05/01/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bendigo | 2150m | D L Marshall | 0 |
| 2L | $0.00 | ||
| 2/5 | 20/10/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bendigo | 2150m | Jack Laugher | 0 |
| 4L | $0.00 |

Driver: Jack Laugher
Stats
Comments
Not far away at the last couple starts; Finished 4.5 m third behind Tara Victory at Melton over 1720m 0W/15 0K stake last start. Before that was beaten a head third again at Melton same class on March 14. Close to a win.
Last Starts 10 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/11 | 28/03/2026 | 14 | 0W/15 0K stake | $15,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Jack Laugher | 1:53.3 | 1 |
| 4.5L | $3.80 |
| 3/8 | 14/03/2026 | 7 | 0W/15 0K stake | $15,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Jack Laugher | 1:55.5 | 6 |
| 0.2L | $5.00 |
| 10/11 | 07/03/2026 | 14 | 0W/15 0K stake | $15,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Jack Laugher | 1:56.4 | 3 |
| 18.5L | $12.00 |
| 7/12 | 21/02/2026 | 7 | 0W/15 0K stake | $15,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Ellen Tormey | 1:55.0 | 4 |
| 4.9L | $10.00 |
| 6/12 | 14/02/2026 | 8 | 0W/15 0K stake | $15,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Ellen Tormey | 1:57.2 | 5 |
| 6.6L | $26.00 |
| 2/8 | 06/02/2026 | 6 | NR up to 80 | $8,000.00 | Bendigo | 1650m | Neutral | Jack Laugher | 1:54.7 | 5 |
| 1.6L | $11.00 |
| 4/4 | 31/05/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Carrick | 2150m | Good | Kayleb Williams | 0 |
| 5L | $0.00 | |
| 2/5 | 15/06/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Carrick | 2150m | Good | Jack Laugher | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 |

Driver: Tasmyn Potter
Stats
Comments
Backs up 4 days after failing to impress last start; was driven from back in the field when 7th (Fr5) over 2240m after being wide early at Melton, beaten 30 m by Zanda Man (2:43.60) in 0W/15 0K stake on April 4 at $16. Showed ability the race before when he won by 3 m as favourite when quickly away, (Fr2) at Riverina Paceway (2:03.90) beating Keayang Jigsaw in NR up to 65 on March 20 at $2.50 at the bell was leading 0.6. With even luck could be in the mix.
Last Starts 3 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/8 | 04/04/2026 | 15 | 0W/15 0K stake | $15,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Ellen Tormey | 1:57.5 | 5 |
| 29.4L | $16.00 |
| 1/9 | 20/03/2026 | 6 | NR up to 65 | $9,790.00 | Wagga | 1740m | Fast | Tasmyn Potter | 1:54.6 | 2 |
| 3.2L | $2.50 |
| 6/8 | 14/03/2026 | 7 | 0W/15 0K stake | $15,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Ellen Tormey | 1:55.5 | 5 |
| 4.6L | $8.00 |
| 5/11 | 07/03/2026 | 8 | 0W/15 0K stake | $15,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Alex Ashwood | 1:56.4 | 3 |
| 7.7L | $23.00 |
| 3/10 | 27/02/2026 | 9 | NR up to 63 | $9,790.00 | Wagga | 1740m | Fast | Amy Diebert | 1:51.5 | 3 |
| 8.8L | $26.00 |
| 8/8 | 18/02/2026 | 24 | NR 65 or better | $8,000.00 | Mildura | 2190m | Neutral | Ellen Tormey | 1:57.7 | 3 |
| 30.9L | $31.00 |
| 6/7 | 25/01/2026 | 14 | NR 64 to 74 | $9,700.00 | Carrick | 2150m | Neutral | C T Crook | 2:00.6 | 2 |
| 32.3L | $2.05 |
| 2/5 | 22/12/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Carrick | 2150m | Good | Jordan Chibnall | 0 |
| 4.7L | $0.00 | |
| 2/4 | 17/11/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Carrick | 2150m | Good | Rohan Hillier | 0 |
| 0.3L | $0.00 |