Bendigo Race 1 - Bendigo Locksmiths Free For All Trot
TRACY THE JET (9) was last season's top three-year-old filly having put together a string of wins including the Group 1 Victoria Oaks/Need For Speed double and also beat the boys in the rich Ascent in NZ in November. It's a new challenge stepping up against open company but she races well fresh and was readied with three trials. LOVEMETO NZ (10) won from a similar barrier last start, working forward to find the front before scoring easily. That continued some strong form that included a second to Keayang Zahara in the G1 Grand Prix three back. Could strike again. GOTFEELINGSYOUKNOW (5) was rewarded for his recent consistency with a Menangle win in a hit-and-run trip to Sydney last week. Gets the same draw and could deliver again. REMUS PHOENIX (7) draws wide but won at Melton four back and has placed in each start since, two of those behind Keayang Zahara at G1 level. KEAYANG STUKA (4) has won three of four fresh attempts and was readied with two trial placings. Keep safe.

Driver: Blake Pace
Stats
Comments
Didn't do much at the last run, 8th (Sr3) over 1720m at Melton, beaten 30 m by Iron Women (2:06.50) in NR 60 to 69 on April 10 at $101. Before that 8th (Fr3) over 2240m at Melton beaten 45 m by Lovemeto (2:45.20) in No NR on April 4 at $101. Unlikely to threaten in this tougher assignment.
Last Starts 8 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/11 | 10/04/2026 | 6 | NR 60 to 69 | $10,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Blake Pace | 1:58.4 | 3 |
| 28.1L | $101.00 |
| 8/9 | 04/04/2026 | 3 | No NR | $22,500.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Blake Pace | 1:58.7 | 3 |
| 44.2L | $101.00 |
| 8/9 | 01/04/2026 | 4 | NR 50 to 55 | $6,000.00 | Bendigo | 1650m | Neutral | Blake Pace | 1:57.3 | 2 |
| 16.1L | $34.00 |
| 4/8 | 28/03/2026 | 7 | NR 70 to 85 | $17,500.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Blake Pace | 1:56.8 | 2 |
| 15.3L | $81.00 |
| 7/8 | 21/03/2026 | 8 | NR 70 to 85 | $17,500.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Jordan Leedham | 1:58.2 | 3 |
| 20.7L | $81.00 |
| 6/9 | 13/03/2026 | 13 | No NR | $15,000.00 | Geelong | 2570m | Neutral | Chris Alford | 2:02.5 | 4 |
| 28.2L | $19.00 |
| 3/7 | 10/03/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Melton | 1720m | Good | Blake Pace | 0 |
| 4.7L | $0.00 | |
| 4/7 | 28/10/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Melton | 1720m | Good | Anthony Butt | 0 |
| 17.1L | $0.00 |

Driver: Jack Laugher
Stats
Comments
Well beaten last start by Lovemeto, a rival who he faces again; when 19 metres fifth at Melton over 2240m in a No NR race on April 4. Not keen this time.
Last Starts 14 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/9 | 04/04/2026 | 22 | No NR | $22,500.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Jack Laugher | 1:58.7 | 1 |
| 19.7L | $18.00 |
| 2/2 | 31/03/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Melton | 1720m | Good | Chris Svanosio | 0 |
| 3.5L | $0.00 | |
| 2/9 | 13/03/2026 | 14 | No NR | $15,000.00 | Geelong | 2570m | Neutral | Jack Laugher | 2:02.5 | 0 |
| 10.2L | $8.50 |
| 1/9 | 27/02/2026 | 6 | No NR | $20,000.00 | Ararat | 2570m | Neutral | Jack Laugher | 2:03.0 | 0 |
| 0.1L | $4.40 |
| 3/8 | 21/02/2026 | 14 | NR up to 90 | $17,500.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Jack Laugher | 1:59.5 | 5 |
| 7.5L | $13.00 |
| 6/11 | 07/02/2026 | 14 | NR 70 to 85 | $17,500.00 | Kilmore | 1690m | Neutral | Jack Laugher | 1:58.5 | 3 |
| 5.4L | $19.00 |
| 2/10 | 24/01/2026 | 14 | NR 70 to 85 | $17,500.00 | Ballarat | 2200m | Neutral | Jack Laugher | 1:58.5 | 6 |
| 6.0L | $34.00 |
| 3/6 | 17/11/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Geelong | 2100m | Chris Svanosio | 0 |
| 4L | $0.00 |

Driver: David Barbetti
Stats
Comments
Last start 3rd (10m Fr1) over 2680m at Terang, beaten 12 m by Jilliby Ballerini (3:25.80) in No NR on March 27 at $31. Two runs back tracked on the speed and boxed on steadily; won by 2.5 m (Sr1) at Melton (2:44.50) beating Kyvalley Maven in NR 70 to 85 on March 21 at $12 at the bell was 3rd-4.36. First four hope.
Last Starts 22 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/6 | 27/03/2026 | 6 | No NR | $22,000.00 | Terang | 2680m | Neutral | David Barbetti | 2:02.2 | 0 |
| 12.2L | $31.00 |
| 1/8 | 21/03/2026 | 14 | NR 70 to 85 | $17,500.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | David Barbetti | 1:58.2 | 1 |
| 2.5L | $12.00 |
| 3/8 | 07/03/2026 | 7 | NR up to 90 | $17,500.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | David Barbetti | 1:58.3 | 7 |
| 1.5L | $9.00 |
| 5/7 | 28/02/2026 | 14 | No NR | $60,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | David Barbetti | 1:55.6 | 6 |
| 27.1L | $51.00 |
| 7/10 | 14/02/2026 | 7 | No NR | $20,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Michael Bellman | 1:58.2 | 7 |
| 18.4L | $101.00 |
| 3/12 | 07/02/2026 | 14 | No NR | $75,000.00 | Kilmore | 2180m | Neutral | Michael Bellman | 1:57.8 | 2 |
| 8.4L | $101.00 |
| 1/4 | 12/01/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Maryborough | 2190m | David Barbetti | 0 |
| 13L | $0.00 | ||
| 1/3 | 11/11/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Melton | 2240m | Good | David Barbetti | 0 |
| 3.4L | $0.00 |

Driver: Lochie Cook
Stats
Comments
Returns after four-and-a-half months in the paddock. Finished off last preparation when well beaten into fifth behind Ollivici at Melton over 2760m in a No NR on November 29 at $8.50. First-up record is strong with three wins from four attempts so keep safe.
Last Starts 18 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/5 | 31/03/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Terang | 2180m | Glen Craven | 0 |
| 9L | $0.00 | ||
| 3/6 | 17/03/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Terang | 2180m | Glen Craven | 0 |
| 16L | $0.00 | ||
| 5/8 | 29/11/2025 | 21 | No NR | $17,500.00 | Melton | 2760m | Neutral | Lochie Cook | 2:00.6 | 0 |
| 11.3L | $8.50 |
| 2/6 | 08/11/2025 | 6 | No NR | $22,500.00 | Melton | 2240m | Soft | Lochie Cook | 2:01.1 | 4 |
| 15.4L | $4.00 |
| 2/5 | 02/11/2025 | 15 | No NR | $30,000.00 | Maryborough | 2690m | Neutral | Lochie Cook | 1:59.6 | 2 |
| 14.7L | $31.00 |
| 10/12 | 18/10/2025 | 7 | No NR | $60,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Lochie Cook | 1:55.1 | 6 |
| 37.5L | $151.00 |
| 3/7 | 11/10/2025 | 7 | No NR | $30,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Glen Craven | 1:56.8 | 2 |
| 14.0L | $51.00 |
| 11/11 | 04/10/2025 | 21 | No NR | $30,000.00 | Melton | 2760m | Neutral | Glen Craven | 2:01.3 | 7 |
| 134.0L | $17.00 |

Driver: Ross Payne
Stats
Comments
Going well. Last start just off the speed and boxed on; won by 2.5 m when quickly away, (Fr5) at Menangle (2:47.80) beating Constantinople in No NR on April 11 at $5.50 at the bell was 3rd-3.15. Racing well and is a major player again.
Last Starts 7 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/10 | 11/04/2026 | 7 | No NR | $20,400.00 | Menangle | 2300m | Fast | Ross Payne | 1:57.4 | 5 |
| 2.4L | $5.50 |
| 2/9 | 04/04/2026 | 22 | No NR | $22,500.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Ross Payne | 1:58.7 | 5 |
| 11.6L | $16.00 |
| 3/9 | 13/03/2026 | 27 | No NR | $15,000.00 | Geelong | 2570m | Neutral | Ross Payne | 2:02.5 | 0 |
| 17.2L | $2.80 |
| 4/10 | 14/02/2026 | 7 | No NR | $20,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Ross Payne | 1:58.2 | 1 |
| 12.8L | $101.00 |
| 4/12 | 07/02/2026 | 7 | No NR | $75,000.00 | Kilmore | 2180m | Neutral | Ross Payne | 1:57.8 | 3 |
| 9.1L | $81.00 |
| 2/7 | 31/01/2026 | 7 | NR up to 90 | $17,500.00 | Cranbourne | 1609m | Neutral | Chris Svanosio | 1:55.9 | 4 |
| 12.8L | $12.00 |
| 1/2 | 25/11/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Melton | 1720m | Good | Ross Payne | 0 |
| 21.4L | $0.00 | |
| 4/5 | 26/08/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Melton | 1720m | Good | Chris Svanosio | 0 |
| 8.3L | $0.00 |

Driver: Jason Lee
Stats
Comments
Failed to impress last start; 5th (20m Fr1) over 2680m at Terang beaten 25 m by Jilliby Ballerini (3:25.80) in No NR on March 27 at $5.50. Showed ability the outing before when he came from midfield and posted a big 10 m win (10m Fr3) at Geelong (3:16.40) beating More Wanted in No NR on March 13 at $3 at the bell was leading 2.62. Each way player.
Last Starts 22 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/6 | 27/03/2026 | 14 | No NR | $22,000.00 | Terang | 2680m | Neutral | Jason Lee | 2:02.2 | 0 |
| 26.7L | $5.50 |
| 1/9 | 13/03/2026 | 13 | No NR | $15,000.00 | Geelong | 2570m | Neutral | Jason Lee | 2:02.5 | 0 |
| 10.2L | $3.00 |
| 4/7 | 28/02/2026 | 14 | No NR | $60,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Lochie Cook | 1:55.6 | 7 |
| 26.1L | $71.00 |
| 4/9 | 14/02/2026 | 21 | No NR | $20,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Jason Lee | 1:55.7 | 4 |
| 5.9L | $41.00 |
| 2/3 | 11/02/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Terang | 2180m | Jason Lee | 0 |
| 2L | $0.00 | ||
| 7/8 | 24/01/2026 | 14 | No NR | $75,000.00 | Ballarat | 2200m | Neutral | Glen Craven | 1:56.8 | 1 |
| 46.0L | $126.00 |
| 2/3 | 22/12/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Terang | 2180m | Lochie Cook | 0 |
| 5L | $0.00 |

Driver: Taylor Youl
Stats
Comments
Two back was well beaten into third behind Keayang Zahara at Menangle over 1609m in a G1 No NR on March 14 at $151. Then a handy effort when well beaten into third behind Lovemeto at Melton over 2240m in a No NR on April 4 at $3.20. Ticking along well and can be in the finish again.
Last Starts 14 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/9 | 04/04/2026 | 21 | No NR | $22,500.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Taylor Youl | 1:58.7 | 4 |
| 12.6L | $3.20 |
| 3/10 | 14/03/2026 | 14 | No NR | $100,000.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | Taylor Youl | 1:51.5 | 2 |
| 14.0L | $151.00 |
| 3/7 | 28/02/2026 | 7 | No NR | $60,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Taylor Youl | 1:55.6 | 4 |
| 16.3L | $41.00 |
| 1/8 | 21/02/2026 | 7 | NR up to 90 | $17,500.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Taylor Youl | 1:59.5 | 1 |
| 4.2L | $5.50 |
| 5/10 | 14/02/2026 | 14 | No NR | $20,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Taylor Youl | 1:58.2 | 2 |
| 16.0L | $101.00 |
| 3/7 | 31/01/2026 | 7 | NR up to 90 | $17,500.00 | Cranbourne | 1609m | Neutral | Taylor Youl | 1:55.9 | 6 |
| 17.9L | $7.50 |
| 5/7 | 13/01/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Melton | 2240m | Good | Taylor Youl | 0 |
| 22.4L | $0.00 | |
| 4/4 | 09/09/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Melton | 2240m | Good | Taylor Youl | 0 |
| 13.2L | $0.00 |

Driver: Chris Svanosio
Stats
Comments
Last start 4th (Fr1) over 2240m at Melton, beaten 15 m by Lovemeto (2:45.20) in No NR on April 4 at $6. Two runs back 3rd (Fr5) over 2240m at Melton was 2nd-1.91 at the bell, beaten 6 m by Rockinwithattitude (2:44.50) in No NR M on March 21 at $7. Worth thought for the exotics.
Last Starts 14 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/9 | 04/04/2026 | 14 | No NR | $22,500.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Chris Svanosio | 1:58.7 | 1 |
| 15.0L | $6.00 |
| 3/6 | 21/03/2026 | 8 | No NR | $20,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Chris Svanosio | 1:58.2 | 5 |
| 5.9L | $7.00 |
| 5/9 | 13/03/2026 | 13 | No NR | $15,000.00 | Geelong | 2570m | Neutral | Taylor Youl | 2:02.5 | 0 |
| 24.0L | $6.50 |
| 1/5 | 10/03/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Melton | 1720m | Good | Taylor Youl | 0 |
| 4.8L | $0.00 | |
| 4/6 | 28/02/2026 | 14 | No NR | $30,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Chris Svanosio | 1:54.8 | 4 |
| 17.2L | $61.00 |
| 6/10 | 14/02/2026 | 7 | No NR | $20,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Chris Svanosio | 1:58.2 | 3 |
| 17.7L | $101.00 |
| 11/12 | 07/02/2026 | 203 | No NR | $75,000.00 | Kilmore | 2180m | Neutral | Tayla French | 1:57.8 | 2 |
| 51.3L | $81.00 |
| 1/2 | 27/01/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Melton | 2240m | Good | Chris Svanosio | 0 |
| 30.2L | $0.00 |

Driver: James Herbertson
Stats
Comments
Resuming after a spell of five months. Finished off last campaign when a close second behind Dash Dosh at Addington over 1980m in a 3yo F on November 21 at $1.30. Previous preparation first-up won by 2.5 m when driven back in the field, (Fr3) held up early, at Melton (2:04.90) beating Commodus in 3yo G3 No NR on August 16 at $3.70. Star filly of last season who is a big chance of a winning return.
Last Starts 11 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/4 | 07/04/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Melton | 2240m | Good | James Herbertson | 0 |
| 23.4L | $0.00 | |
| 1/2 | 31/03/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Melton | 1720m | Good | James Herbertson | 0 |
| 3.5L | $0.00 | |
| 2/10 | 21/11/2025 | 7 | $118,510.00 | Addington | 1980m | Fast | James Herbertson | 1:59.7 | 1 |
| 0.5L | $1.30 | |
| 1/10 | 14/11/2025 | 27 | $438,600.00 | Addington | 1980m | Fast | James Herbertson | 1:56.7 | 3 |
| 8.6L | $1.80 | |
| 1/7 | 18/10/2025 | 14 | No NR | $60,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | James Herbertson | 1:56.9 | 2 |
| 5.4L | $1.30 |
| 1/9 | 04/10/2025 | 10 | No NR | $60,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | James Herbertson | 1:55.2 | 7 |
| 8.8L | $1.05 |
| 1/9 | 24/09/2025 | 11 | No NR | $10,000.00 | Bendigo | 1650m | Neutral | James Herbertson | 1:55.9 | 2 |
| 8.9L | $1.10 |
| 1/12 | 13/09/2025 | 10 | No NR | $125,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | James Herbertson | 1:56.1 | 3 |
| 10.4L | $1.18 |

Driver: Kerryn Manning
Stats
Comments
Last start a big 11 m win (Sr2) at Melton (2:45.20) beating Gotfeelingsyouknow in No NR on April 4 at $3.50. Awkward draw but in-form and could go on with it.
Last Starts 14 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/9 | 04/04/2026 | 21 | No NR | $22,500.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Kerryn Manning | 1:58.7 | 2 |
| 11.6L | $3.50 |
| 9/10 | 14/03/2026 | 14 | No NR | $100,000.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | Chris Svanosio | 1:51.5 | 6 |
| 65.3L | $81.00 |
| 2/7 | 28/02/2026 | 14 | No NR | $60,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Chris Svanosio | 1:55.6 | 2 |
| 11.1L | $34.00 |
| 3/9 | 14/02/2026 | 14 | No NR | $20,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Kerryn Manning | 1:55.7 | 2 |
| 5.0L | $31.00 |
| 7/7 | 31/01/2026 | 343 | No NR | $75,000.00 | Cranbourne | 2080m | Neutral | Chris Svanosio | 1:58.2 | 3 |
| 62.5L | $41.00 |
| 1/3 | 19/01/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bendigo | 2150m | Chris Svanosio | 0 |
| 4L | $0.00 | ||
| 7/7 | 13/01/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Melton | 2240m | Good | Chris Svanosio | 0 |
| 28L | $0.00 |