Bendigo Race 6 - Bendigo Ski Boat Centre Pace
CARDIGAN DAN (1) is a talented colt who has impressively won his two Melton starts off a spell. Has led and cruised home by big margins in both of those so can take advantage of the inside draw. He'll be tough to catch. SOAP AND BUBBLES (9) could be close to a win after a series of top-four finishes at Melton, coming from this row for second last time. She is suited at a venue where she has won both attempts. BIZZNESS CLASS (11) was good in two outings over the Mildura carnival, winning well two back and placing last time. Tricky draw but can be competitive with even luck. FRUGAL FARE (10) has been racing consistently and goes very well here with three wins and a placing from four attempts so respect.

Driver: Mark Pitt
Stats
Comments
Three-year-old colt is racing in fine form. Won his last two outings at Melton both over 2240m. Last start won by 25 m as favourite when quickly away, (Fr2) at Melton (2:40.10) beating Fearless Writer in NR 60 to 69 on April 10 at $1.06 at the bell was leading 4.9. Should dominate again from this draw.
Last Starts 8 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/12 | 10/04/2026 | 6 | NR 60 to 69 | $10,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Mark Pitt | 1:55.1 | 2 |
| 26.5L | $1.06 |
| 1/9 | 04/04/2026 | 112 | NR 58 to 66 | $10,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Mark Pitt | 2:00.3 | 2 |
| 14.6L | $1.18 |
| 2/6 | 17/03/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Melton | 2240m | Good | Kate Gath | 0 |
| 2.1L | $0.00 | |
| 2/11 | 13/12/2025 | 8 | No NR | $100,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Cameron Hart | 1:52.2 | 1 |
| 24.5L | $11.00 |
| 2/11 | 05/12/2025 | 9 | No NR | $10,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Cameron Hart | 1:56.6 | 2 |
| 2.3L | $5.00 |
| 1/12 | 26/11/2025 | 11 | No NR | $15,000.00 | Bendigo | 2150m | Neutral | Mark Pitt | 1:56.8 | 1 |
| 8.3L | $1.85 |
| 8/12 | 15/11/2025 | 10 | No NR | $15,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Kate Gath | 1:54.5 | 2 |
| 18.0L | $19.00 |
| 1/5 | 21/10/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Terang | 2180m | Allan Mcdonough | 0 |
| 20L | $0.00 |

Driver: Alex Ashwood
Stats
Comments
First up. At the last run he was driven from back in the field when 8th (Fr5) over 1690m at Shepparton, at the bell was 8th-13.7m 2WWC beaten 10 m by Clymenus (2:02.00) in NR 60 to 80 on January 6 at $3.40. Draws well so keep safe fresh.
Last Starts 102 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/8 | 06/01/2026 | 17 | NR 60 to 80 | $8,000.00 | Shepparton | 1690m | Neutral | Alex Ashwood | 1:56.1 | 5 |
| 10.1L | $3.40 |
| 8/9 | 20/12/2025 | 8 | NR 70 to 79 | $12,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Alex Ashwood | 1:57.0 | 4 |
| 8.4L | $7.00 |
| 3/6 | 12/12/2025 | 87 | NR 65 to 75 | $15,000.00 | Geelong | 1609m | Neutral | Alex Ashwood | 1:54.9 | 3 |
| 2.7L | $3.20 |
| 1/5 | 08/12/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bendigo | 2150m | Alex Ashwood | 0 |
| 18L | $0.00 | ||
| 6/9 | 16/09/2025 | 17 | NR up to 80 | $9,790.00 | Goulburn | 1710m | Neutral | James Rattray | 1:54.5 | 2 |
| 7.9L | $5.00 |
| 7/9 | 30/08/2025 | 105 | NR up to 80 | $20,400.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Neutral | James Rattray | 1:51.6 | 6 |
| 13.2L | $10.00 |
| 3/6 | 21/08/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Goulburn | 1710m | Good | Taylah Osmond | 0 |
| 4L | $0.00 | |
| 11/12 | 17/05/2025 | 11 | NR up to 70 | $20,400.00 | Menangle | 2300m | Fast | James Rattray | 1:55.4 | 6 |
| 31.0L | $3.10 |

Driver: Jordan Leedham
Stats
Comments
Didn't do much last time out, 6th (Sr1) over 1650m at this track was 7th-9.12 at the bell, beaten 17 m by Keayang Renegade (1:55.80) in 0W/15 0K stake on April 8 at $17. Before that 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. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/10 | 08/04/2026 | 11 | 0W/15 0K stake | $8,000.00 | Bendigo | 1650m | Neutral | Jordan Leedham | 1:52.9 | 1 |
| 17.8L | $17.00 |
| 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 |
| 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: Michael Bellman
Stats
Comments
Well beaten last start by Cardigan Dan, who he meets again; when 35 metres eighth at Melton over 2240m in a NR 60 to 69 race on April 10. Tested.
Last Starts 8 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/12 | 10/04/2026 | 9 | NR 60 to 69 | $10,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Ellen Tormey | 1:55.1 | 2 |
| 33.3L | $34.00 |
| 7/9 | 01/04/2026 | 11 | NR 60 to 75 | $8,000.00 | Bendigo | 1650m | Neutral | Michael Bellman | 1:53.9 | 7 |
| 8.4L | $6.00 |
| 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 |

Driver: Ellen Tormey
Stats
Comments
Last start a big 7 m win after showing early speed, (Fr1) at Victor Harbor (2:38.40) beating Letsstartinheaven in NR 58 to 69 on April 5 at $7.30. Could play a role.
Last Starts 13 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/8 | 05/04/2026 | 8 | NR 58 to 69 | $8,000.00 | Victor Harbor | 2160m | Neutral | Corey Johnson | 1:58.0 | 1 |
| 7.7L | $7.30 |
| 8/11 | 28/03/2026 | 14 | NR 62 to 71 | $15,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Luke Dunne | 1:56.6 | 6 |
| 11.9L | $11.00 |
| 2/9 | 14/03/2026 | 8 | NR up to 64 | $18,000.00 | Mount Gambier | 2590m | Neutral | Matthew Craven | 1:59.8 | 4 |
| 7.2L | $11.00 |
| 2/9 | 06/03/2026 | 62 | NR up to 64 | $5,000.00 | Mount Gambier | 2190m | Neutral | Corey Johnson | 1:59.1 | 4 |
| 9.2L | $4.60 |
| 3/5 | 26/02/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Cobram | 2170m | D Harris | 0 |
| 14L | $0.00 | ||
| 1/5 | 03/01/2026 | 17 | 0W/15 0K stake | $15,000.00 | Cranbourne | 2080m | Neutral | Jordan Leedham | 2:01.0 | 1 |
| 1.3L | $1.90 |
| 3/10 | 17/12/2025 | 9 | NR 50 to 55 | $6,000.00 | Bendigo | 2150m | Neutral | Luke Dunne | 1:56.8 | 5 |
| 2.2L | $1.90 |
| 4/5 | 14/04/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bendigo | 2150m | D I Harris | 0 |
| 2L | $0.00 |

Driver: Abbey Turnbull
Stats
Comments
Last start was driven from back in the field when 7th (Fr4) over 2270m at Riverina Paceway, beaten 21 m by Hollywood Strip (2:39.40) in NR up to 90 on April 4 at $51. Two runs back posted a big 4 m win as favourite (Sr2) at Melton (2:02.80) beating King Saint in 0W/15 0K stake on March 14 at $2.10. Unlikely to threaten in this tougher assignment.
Last Starts 14 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/9 | 04/04/2026 | 21 | NR up to 90 | $20,400.00 | Wagga | 2270m | Fast | Ryan Sanderson | 1:53.0 | 4 |
| 21.2L | $51.00 |
| 1/9 | 14/03/2026 | 56 | 0W/15 0K stake | $15,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Ryan Sanderson | 1:54.9 | 2 |
| 3.9L | $2.10 |
| 1/3 | 05/03/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Shepparton | 2190m | Rebecca Bartley | 0 |
| 15L | $0.00 | ||
| 2/12 | 17/01/2026 | 20 | 0W/15 0K stake | $15,000.00 | Shepparton | 2190m | Fast | Ryan Sanderson | 1:57.4 | 5 |
| 4.6L | $3.30 |
| 2/11 | 28/12/2025 | 164 | 0W/15 0K stake | $15,000.00 | Cobram | 2678m | Neutral | Ryan Sanderson | 1:57.6 | 6 |
| 12.1L | $4.60 |
| 1/5 | 09/12/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Shepparton | 2190m | A L Turnbull | 0 |
| 1L | $0.00 | ||
| 9/9 | 17/07/2025 | 16 | NR 65 or better | $8,000.00 | Kilmore | 1690m | Neutral | Ryan Sanderson | 1:54.7 | 2 |
| 31.7L | $4.60 |
| 3/8 | 01/07/2025 | 13 | NR 59 to 66 | $8,000.00 | Shepparton | 1690m | Neutral | Corey O'donoghue | 1:56.0 | 5 |
| 3.8L | $4.80 |

Driver: Chris Svanosio
Stats
Comments
Last start was driven from back in the field when 3rd (Fr5) over 1680m at Launceston beaten 9 m by Lougle (2:01.20) in NR 65 to 74 on March 29 at $21. Two runs back 4th (Sr4) over 1609m at Hobart, beaten 30 m by Ray Dan (1:55.30) in NR 65 to 74 on March 15 at $19. Might need easier.
Last Starts 20 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/8 | 29/03/2026 | 14 | NR 65 to 74 | $9,700.00 | Launceston | 1680m | Neutral | Todd Rattray | 1:56.1 | 5 |
| 9.6L | $21.00 |
| 4/10 | 15/03/2026 | 7 | NR 65 to 74 | $9,700.00 | Hobart | 1609m | Neutral | Rodney Ashwood | 1:55.3 | 4 |
| 28.3L | $19.00 |
| 4/10 | 08/03/2026 | 8 | NR 65 to 74 | $9,700.00 | Carrick | 2150m | Neutral | Jack Watson | 1:59.4 | 5 |
| 10.5L | $21.00 |
| 4/10 | 28/02/2026 | 13 | NR 60 to 69 | $12,000.00 | Hobart | 1609m | Neutral | Jack Watson | 1:55.8 | 1 |
| 10.5L | $31.00 |
| 9/11 | 15/02/2026 | 7 | NR 70 to 79 | $9,700.00 | Launceston | 1680m | Neutral | Dylan Ford | 1:56.7 | 5 |
| 11.8L | $31.00 |
| 4/11 | 08/02/2026 | 63 | NR 65 to 74 | $9,700.00 | Launceston | 1680m | Neutral | Blake Pace | 1:59.6 | 1 |
| 5.0L | $41.00 |
| 4/6 | 26/01/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Hobart | 2090m | Good | Rodney Ashwood | 0 |
| 2.8L | $0.00 | |
| 2/3 | 01/09/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Hobart | 2090m | Good | T R Ford | 0 |
| 0.3L | $0.00 |

Driver: James Herbertson
Stats
Comments
Resuming after four-and-a-half months off the scene. Finished off last campaign when well beaten into fifth behind Ata Rangi at Ballarat over 2200m in a 4yo No NR GH on December 4 at $7.50. Follow any market moves fresh.
Last Starts 11 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/4 | 07/04/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Melton | 2240m | Good | Eddie Conroy | 0 |
| 9L | $0.00 | |
| 5/5 | 17/03/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Melton | 2240m | Good | James Herbertson | 0 |
| 26L | $0.00 | |
| 5/9 | 04/12/2025 | 14 | No NR | $15,000.00 | Ballarat | 2200m | Neutral | James Herbertson | 1:55.1 | 6 |
| 14.7L | $7.50 |
| 11/11 | 20/11/2025 | 8 | No NR | $15,000.00 | Ballarat | 2200m | Neutral | James Herbertson | 1:54.7 | 1 |
| 293.8L | $12.00 |
| 6/12 | 12/11/2025 | 25 | No NR | $10,000.00 | Bendigo | 2150m | Neutral | Jodi Quinlan | 1:56.8 | 5 |
| 6.0L | $21.00 |
| 1/7 | 18/10/2025 | 21 | NR up to 90 | $17,500.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | James Herbertson | 1:53.8 | 2 |
| 5.1L | $5.50 |
| 1/11 | 27/09/2025 | 14 | NR 65 to 75 | $15,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Jodi Quinlan | 1:54.0 | 3 |
| 1.2L | $16.00 |
| 9/12 | 13/09/2025 | 49 | NR 60 to 75 | $15,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Jordan Leedham | 1:55.3 | 4 |
| 16.2L | $41.00 |

Driver: Kerryn Manning
Stats
Comments
Good run when beaten by 5 m finishing fourth after being driven well back, behind New Shuffle at Melton over 2240m in a NR 72 to 82 on March 28 at $6. Then a handy effort when beaten by 2.75 m finishing second behind Repelling at Melton over 1720m in a NR 67 to 75 on April 4 at $4.20. Working up to a win.
Last Starts 14 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/11 | 04/04/2026 | 7 | NR 67 to 75 | $15,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Mark Pitt | 1:55.6 | 4 |
| 2.7L | $4.20 |
| 4/8 | 28/03/2026 | 7 | NR 72 to 82 | $17,500.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Mark Pitt | 1:55.6 | 6 |
| 5.1L | $6.00 |
| 3/12 | 21/03/2026 | 13 | NR 70 to 79 | $15,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Mark Pitt | 1:55.4 | 3 |
| 2.8L | $6.00 |
| 6/10 | 08/03/2026 | 15 | NR up to 90 | $125,000.00 | Birchip | 2150m | Neutral | Mark Pitt | 1:58.3 | 5 |
| 11.8L | $7.50 |
| 6/8 | 21/02/2026 | 126 | NR up to 79 | $15,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Mark Pitt | 1:56.2 | 1 |
| 7.7L | $2.50 |
| 3/5 | 05/02/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Shepparton | 2190m | Mark Pitt | 0 |
| 8L | $0.00 | ||
| 3/12 | 18/10/2025 | 7 | No NR | $150,000.00 | Melton | 2760m | Neutral | Mark Pitt | 1:56.8 | 2 |
| 5.1L | $6.50 |
| 1/5 | 03/07/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Shepparton | 2190m | Mark Pitt | 0 |
| 0.2L | $0.00 |

Driver: Jack Laugher
Stats
Comments
Two back was well beaten into fourth after being driven well back, behind Miki To Success at Charlton over 2570m in a No NR on March 15 at $71. Then a handy effort when beaten by 4.5 m finishing third after a quick start, behind Kosimo at Melton over 2240m in a NR 70 to 79 on April 10 at $7. Go well again.
Last Starts 8 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/9 | 10/04/2026 | 26 | NR 70 to 79 | $10,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Ryan Sanderson | 1:56.0 | 2 |
| 4.7L | $7.00 |
| 4/8 | 15/03/2026 | 8 | No NR | $20,000.00 | Charlton | 2570m | Neutral | Ryan Sanderson | 1:54.6 | 4 |
| 14.6L | $71.00 |
| 3/7 | 07/03/2026 | 18 | NR 75 to 88 | $17,500.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Ryan Sanderson | 1:57.2 | 3 |
| 2.7L | $16.00 |
| 4/10 | 17/02/2026 | 11 | NR 60 to 80 | $8,000.00 | Shepparton | 1690m | Neutral | Ryan Sanderson | 1:55.2 | 3 |
| 3.0L | $3.60 |
| 3/8 | 06/02/2026 | 20 | NR up to 80 | $8,000.00 | Bendigo | 1650m | Neutral | Ryan Sanderson | 1:54.7 | 1 |
| 5.5L | $11.00 |
| 12/12 | 17/01/2026 | 34 | NR 65 to 79 | $15,000.00 | Shepparton | 1690m | Fast | Ryan Sanderson | 1:54.4 | 4 |
| 18.2L | $23.00 |
| 3/3 | 08/01/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Shepparton | 2190m | Corey O'donoghue | 0 |
| 3L | $0.00 | ||
| 2/3 | 09/12/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Shepparton | 2190m | Ryan Sanderson | 0 |
| 0.2L | $0.00 |

Driver: Luke Dunne
Stats
Comments
Beaten favourite last start when third at Mildura on April 11. Won the start before at Mildura on April 7. Going along well. Can be right in the thick of things.
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 | 11/04/2026 | 4 | NR 64 to 75 | $12,000.00 | Mildura | 2190m | Neutral | Luke Dunne | 2:00.7 | 1 |
| 4.5L | $2.10 |
| 1/8 | 07/04/2026 | 10 | NR 64 to 75 | $8,000.00 | Mildura | 2190m | Neutral | Luke Dunne | 2:00.2 | 2 |
| 5.6L | $3.10 |
| 11/11 | 28/03/2026 | 13 | 0W/15 0K stake | $15,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Luke Dunne | 1:53.3 | 4 |
| 116.0L | $51.00 |
| 5/12 | 15/03/2026 | 7 | NR 56 to 64 | $7,000.00 | Charlton | 2100m | Neutral | H Lewis | 1:54.5 | 5 |
| 24.1L | $9.00 |
| 4/10 | 08/03/2026 | 15 | NR up to 90 | $125,000.00 | Birchip | 2150m | Neutral | Luke Dunne | 1:58.3 | 4 |
| 9.8L | $51.00 |
| 6/12 | 21/02/2026 | 7 | 0W/15 0K stake | $15,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Luke Dunne | 1:55.0 | 3 |
| 4.9L | $9.00 |
| 4/4 | 06/07/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Maryborough | 2190m | Luke Dunne | 0 |
| 12L | $0.00 | ||
| 2/5 | 12/06/2023 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Mildura | 1790m | J L Kerridge | 0 |
| 3L | $0.00 |