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Bendigo Race 7 - Worlds Best Hoof Oil Trot

BENNIE AND THE JETS NZ (5) has been hard to fault of late and made it two wins in a row when racing parked before cruising home by 15m at his latest appearance at Melton. Draws wider but owns a good record here so could deliver again. QUIRKY CHARACTER (7) raced parked and faded last time but placed from this barrier at Melton prior. He was racking up the wins earlier in his campaign so will be hard to stop if he shows his best form. KEAYANG KURKI (2) appeared most recently when she closed last prep with a win at Group 1 level in the Breeders Crown 3F Final at Melton. Owns a good record at this circuit and distance and has won two of three fresh attempts. Draws well and should be ready off two trials. NEPHEW OF SONOKO (6) draws wider but did a good job in finishing runner-up at Melton last time out.

Race Time:10:37 AM

Saturday, April 18, 2026

Track:Good

Weather:FINE

Prize Money:$0.00

Distance:2150m

Little Yankee (1)050477445x

Trainer: L M Rogers (Snake Valley)12 mths 75: 10-10-6

Driver: Luke Dunne

10 yo B G

Sire: YANKEE SPIDER (USA)

Dam: ADMIRALS IMAGE (AUS)

Stats

Career75: 10-10-6

LTS$103,900.00

BMR1:57.16

TS3: 1-0-0

Win %13.33%

Place %34.67%

Comments

Resumes. At the latest first-up run 10th (Fr5) over 1720m after racing wide at Melton beaten 24 m by Nephew Of Sonoko (2:04.60) in NR 72 to 87 on August 30 at $23. Might need the hitout.

Last Starts 127 days since last start

Place	Date	Days	Class	Prize	Track	Dist.	Cnd.	Driver	Mile Rate	Gate	Result	Margin	Starting Price
5/9	12/12/2025	13	NR 60 to 72	$15,000.00	Geelong	2100m	Neutral	James Herbertson	2:00.8	2	1. Kyvalleyhoneybunny 2. Link In Bio 3. Majestic Tooth	10.4L	$5.50
4/8	29/11/2025	8	NR 60 to 69	$10,000.00	Melton	1720m	Neutral	Connor Ronan	1:56.9	7	1. Six Nations 2. Nakedtruth 3. Preferred Love	13.2L	$15.00
4/7	21/11/2025	13	NR 62 to 73	$15,000.00	Geelong	2100m	Neutral	Connor Ronan	1:58.9	2	1. El Resamo 2. Aldebaran Brooke 3. Sam Nien	31.9L	$11.00
7/7	08/11/2025	14	NR 60 to 71	$15,000.00	Melton	1720m	Soft	Connor Ronan	1:57.9	2	1. Alrighty 2. Nakedtruth 3. Rocky Valley	68.3L	$5.00
7/9	25/10/2025	21	NR 70 to 79	$15,000.00	Melton	2240m	Neutral	Connor Ronan	2:00.4	5	1. Imperial Command NZ 2. Gotfeelingsyouknow 3. Maoris Mac	11.2L	$34.00
4/10	04/10/2025	14	NR 70 to 85	$17,500.00	Melton	2240m	Neutral	Connor Ronan	1:57.4	2	1. Gatesys Gem 2. Valtino 3. Keayang Gucci	15.7L	$151.00
3/4	19/08/2025	-	Trial	$0.00	Ballarat	2200m		Connor Ronan		0	1. Emmwallen 2. Zoom Zoom Boom 3. Little Yankee	7L	$0.00
2/3	18/05/2025	-	Trial	$0.00	Maryborough	2190m		T J Mortlock		0	1. Sassy Galleon 2. Little Yankee 3. Daisy Bouchea	8L	$0.00

Keayang Kurki (2)422222261x

Trainer: A Ruokonen (Ecklin South)12 mths 22: 5-7-1

Driver: Jason Lee

4 yo B M

Sire: ROYALTY FOR LIFE (USA)

Dam: HILARY HILL (AUS)

Stats

Career22: 5-7-1

LTS$158,105.00

BMR1:59.10

TS6: 2-2-0

Win %22.73%

Place %59.09%

Comments

Resuming after a spell of four-and-a-half months. Finished off last preparation recording by 1.75 m after showing early speed, (Fr2) at Melton (2:45.80) beating I Am Wilma in 3yo G1 No NR F on December 13 at $16 at the bell was 3rd-7.7m on the pegs. Previous preparation first-up won by 2.75 m when quickly away, (Fr5) at Geelong (2:02.30) beating Enchauffour in 3yo 0-2 WINS on May 2 at $4.20. Group 1 winner when last seen and draws for a good return.

Last Starts 18 days since last start

Place	Date	Days	Class	Prize	Track	Dist.	Cnd.	Driver	Mile Rate	Gate	Result	Margin	Starting Price
5/5	31/03/2026	-	Trial	$0.00	Terang	2180m		Antti Ruokonen		0	1. Keayang Zahara 2. Arrhythmia 3. Keayang Stuka	1L	$0.00
4/6	17/03/2026	-	Trial	$0.00	Terang	2180m		Antti Ruokonen		0	1. Keayang Dreamgirl 2. Bettors Ideal 3. Keayang Stuka	12L	$0.00
1/12	13/12/2025	10	No NR	$60,000.00	Melton	2240m	Neutral	Jason Lee	1:59.1	2	1. Keayang Kurki 2. I Am Wilma 3. Gatesys Gem	1.8L	$16.00
6/7	03/12/2025	11	No NR	$10,000.00	Bendigo	2150m	Neutral	Jason Lee	1:57.6	2	1. I Am Wilma 2. Wind Chaser 3. Prohibited Grace	24.6L	$2.25
2/12	22/11/2025	8	No NR	$60,000.00	Melton	2240m	Neutral	Jason Lee	1:58.3	1	1. I Am Wilma 2. Keayang Kurki 3. Jilliby Dreamlover	16.5L	$3.80
2/9	14/11/2025	41	No NR	$10,000.00	Melton	2240m	Neutral	Glen Craven	2:01.0	2	1. Skybella 2. Keayang Kurki 3. Sassy Galleon	1.8L	$1.15
2/9	04/10/2025	10	No NR	$60,000.00	Melton	1720m	Neutral	Jason Lee	1:55.2	1	1. Tracy The Jet 2. Keayang Kurki 3. I Am Wilma	8.8L	$12.00
2/9	24/09/2025	11	No NR	$10,000.00	Bendigo	1650m	Neutral	Jason Lee	1:55.9	5	1. Tracy The Jet 2. Keayang Kurki 3. I Am Wilma	8.9L	$8.00

Our Marvella Nz (3)7440373373

Trainer: Brent Lilley (Bolinda)12 mths 59: 7-7-10

Driver: John Caldow

6 yo B M

Sire: LOVE YOU (FR)

Dam: FIRENZE (NZ)

Stats

Career59: 7-7-10

LTS$101,660.00

BMR1:57.30

TS1: 0-0-1

Win %11.86%

Place %40.68%

Comments

Improved last start with a game effort when 3rd (20m Fr3) over 2190m at Maryborough was 6th-11.2 at the bell, beaten 5 m by Im Above The Law (2:46.30) in NR 55 or better on April 10 at $11. Has a nice draw and expected to figure 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	28	NR 55 or better	$8,000.00	Maryborough	2190m	Neutral	John Caldow	2:02.2	0	1. Im Above The Law 2. Gee Cee Calder 3. Our Marvella NZ	5.2L	$11.00
7/9	13/03/2026	14	No NR	$15,000.00	Geelong	2570m	Neutral	John Caldow	2:02.5	5	1. Imperial Monarch NZ 2. More Wanted 3. Gotfeelingsyouknow	29.2L	$7.50
3/9	27/02/2026	26	No NR	$20,000.00	Ararat	2570m	Neutral	John Caldow	2:03.0	0	1. More Wanted 2. Avant Guard 3. Our Marvella NZ	1.1L	$12.00
3/8	01/02/2026	22	NR up to 80	$15,300.00	Goulburn	2240m	Fast	Brad Hewitt	2:03.4	4	1. Jungle Eyes 2. Valley Star NZ 3. Our Marvella NZ	5.9L	$1.90
7/11	10/01/2026	7	No NR	$30,000.00	Melton	2760m	Neutral	John Caldow	2:01.1	1	1. Jilliby Ballerini 2. Gotfeelingsyouknow 3. Bennie And The Jets NZ	25.1L	$51.00
3/8	03/01/2026	14	No NR	$22,500.00	Cranbourne	2080m	Neutral	John Caldow	1:57.8	1	1. Jilliby Ballerini 2. Rockinwithattitude 3. Our Marvella NZ	21.8L	$31.00
1/6	17/11/2025	-	Trial	$0.00	Geelong	2100m		Anthony Butt		0	1. Our Marvella NZ 2. Fouroutoffive 3. More Wanted	1L	$0.00
2/2	10/11/2025	-	Trial	$0.00	Bendigo	2150m		Tristan Larsen		0	1. Tripod NZ 2. Our Marvella NZ	4L	$0.00

Aldebaran Brooke (4)5545674155

Trainer: Alison Alford (Bolinda)12 mths 67: 10-11-8

Driver: Josh Duggan

6 yo B M

Sire: SOUTHWIND FRANK (USA)

Dam: EXCELLENT BOKO (SWE)

Stats

Career67: 10-11-8

LTS$104,115.00

BMR1:58.50

TS5: 1-0-1

Win %14.93%

Place %43.28%

Comments

Won three starts back at Melton over 2240m 0W/15 0K stake on March 14. Last start 5th (Fr5) over 1720m at Melton was 4th-9.24 at the bell, beaten 16 m by Pinnie (2:04.80) in NR 70 to 85 on March 28 at $34. 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
5/8	28/03/2026	7	NR 70 to 85	$17,500.00	Melton	1720m	Neutral	Josh Duggan	1:56.8	5	1. Pinnie 2. Nephew Of Sonoko 3. Quirky Character	16.7L	$34.00
5/6	21/03/2026	7	No NR	$20,000.00	Melton	2240m	Neutral	Josh Duggan	1:58.2	2	1. Rockinwithattitude 2. I Am Wilma 3. Aldebaran Acrux USA	8.1L	$101.00
1/8	14/03/2026	7	0W/15 0K stake	$15,000.00	Melton	2240m	Neutral	Chris Alford	2:01.9	3	1. Aldebaran Brooke 2. Coconut Mickey 3. Noble Count NZ	2.1L	$3.80
4/7	07/03/2026	7	NR 65 to 75	$15,000.00	Melton	2240m	Neutral	Chris Alford	1:58.8	1	1. Crusher Clyde NZ 2. Mystery Fred 3. Keayang Gypsy	5.3L	$15.00
7/8	28/02/2026	8	NR 56 to 75	$20,000.00	Melton	1720m	Neutral	John Caldow	1:56.7	2	1. Aldebaran Susanne 2. Rubys Dream 3. Abbie	16.4L	$26.00
6/10	20/02/2026	13	NR 56 to 75	$8,000.00	Bendigo	1650m	Neutral	John Caldow	1:55.3	1	1. Keayang Gypsy 2. Rubys Dream 3. Majestic Tooth	18.5L	$16.00
2/3	08/02/2025	-	Trial	$0.00	Bacchus Marsh	1940m		Chris Alford		0	1. Noble Count NZ 2. Aldebaran Brooke 3. Rocky Valley	3L	$0.00
2/8	07/05/2024	-	Trial	$0.00	Melton	2240m		C A Alford		0	1. Rockinwithattitude 2. Renewal 3. Aldebaran Brooke	4.5L	$0.00

Bennie And The Jets Nz (5)3231131911

Trainer: A W Rudd (Cobram)12 mths 68: 13-3-7

Driver: Leigh Sutton

7 yo B G

Sire: QUAKER JET (FR)

Dam: UGLY BETTY (NZ)

Stats

Career68: 13-3-7

LTS$88,702.00

BMR1:58.40

TS6: 2-1-1

Win %19.12%

Place %33.82%

Comments

Seven-year-old gelding is racing in fine form. Won his last two outings at Melton. Last start won by 15 m as favourite (Fr2) at Melton (2:48.30) beating Distant Sun in 0W/15 0K stake on April 4 at $1.70. Could continue his winning ways.

Last Starts 14 days since last start

Place	Date	Days	Class	Prize	Track	Dist.	Cnd.	Driver	Mile Rate	Gate	Result	Margin	Starting Price
1/12	04/04/2026	7	0W/15 0K stake	$15,000.00	Melton	2240m	Neutral	Leigh Sutton	2:00.9	2	1. Bennie And The Jets NZ 2. Distant Sun 3. Gee Cee Calder	15.5L	$1.70
1/11	28/03/2026	57	NR 60 to 69	$10,000.00	Melton	1720m	Neutral	Leigh Sutton	1:58.4	3	1. Bennie And The Jets NZ 2. Mitchell Wrap 3. The Sky Is The Limit	0.1L	$5.50
1/2	19/03/2026	-	Trial	$0.00	Shepparton	2190m		Leigh Sutton		0	1. Bennie And The Jets NZ 2. Halberg NZ	0.3L	$0.00
3/3	12/03/2026	-	Trial	$0.00	Cobram	2170m		L Sutton		0	1. Eye Wish 2. Halberg NZ 3. Bennie And The Jets NZ	27L	$0.00
9/9	30/01/2026	9	0W/15 0K stake	$15,000.00	Melton	2240m	Neutral	Leigh Sutton	1:58.8	2	1. Thunda Struck 2. Freight Shaker 3. Stockman Peter	52.2L	$2.00
1/11	21/01/2026	11	NR up to 69	$10,000.00	Bendigo	2150m	Neutral	Leigh Sutton	2:01.6	7	1. Bennie And The Jets NZ 2. Charleston Avenue 3. Thunda Struck	0.1L	$2.00
3/11	10/01/2026	13	No NR	$30,000.00	Melton	2760m	Neutral	Leigh Sutton	2:01.1	1	1. Jilliby Ballerini 2. Gotfeelingsyouknow 3. Bennie And The Jets NZ	18.0L	$21.00
1/8	28/12/2025	5	No NR	$10,000.00	Cobram	2678m	Neutral	Leigh Sutton	2:03.5	0	1. Bennie And The Jets NZ 2. El Conqueror NZ 3. Rapid Return	3.8L	$5.50

Nephew Of Sonoko (6)6060844962

Trainer: Ross Graham (Sutton Grange)12 mths 197: 23-17-21

Driver: Jack Laugher

10 yo B G

Sire: DANNY BOUCHEA (AUS)

Dam: SISTER OF SONOKO (AUS)

Stats

Career197: 23-17-21

LTS$366,068.00

BMR1:55.30

TS26: 7-3-2

Win %11.68%

Place %30.96%

Comments

Two back was well beaten into sixth after being driven well back, behind El Resamo at Melton over 2240m in a NR 70 to 85 on March 21 at $26. Then a handy effort when beaten by 4.5 m finishing second after showing early speed, behind Pinnie at Melton over 1720m in a NR 70 to 85 on March 28 at $11. Go well again.

Last Starts 21 days since last start

Place	Date	Days	Class	Prize	Track	Dist.	Cnd.	Driver	Mile Rate	Gate	Result	Margin	Starting Price
2/8	28/03/2026	7	NR 70 to 85	$17,500.00	Melton	1720m	Neutral	Jack Laugher	1:56.8	1	1. Pinnie 2. Nephew Of Sonoko 3. Quirky Character	4.7L	$11.00
6/8	21/03/2026	6	NR 70 to 85	$17,500.00	Melton	2240m	Neutral	Jack Laugher	1:58.2	6	1. El Resamo 2. Kyvalley Maven 3. Hilltop Hugh	13.2L	$26.00
9/10	15/03/2026	8	No NR	$15,000.00	Charlton	2570m	Neutral	Jack Laugher	2:01.5	0	1. Maestro 2. El Conqueror NZ 3. Mitchell Wrap	177.0L	$26.00
4/8	07/03/2026	7	NR up to 90	$17,500.00	Melton	2240m	Neutral	Jack Laugher	1:58.3	4	1. Quirky Character 2. Kyvalley Maven 3. El Resamo	17.4L	$14.00
4/8	28/02/2026	7	NR 70 to 85	$17,500.00	Melton	1720m	Neutral	Jordan Leedham	1:55.8	7	1. Quirky Character 2. Kyvalley Maven 3. Crusher Clyde NZ	9.3L	$61.00
8/8	21/02/2026	14	NR up to 90	$17,500.00	Melton	2240m	Neutral	Ross Graham	1:59.5	7	1. Remus Phoenix 2. I Am Wilma 3. More Wanted	18.4L	$151.00
3/4	24/11/2025	-	Trial	$0.00	Bendigo	2150m		Ross Graham		0	1. Rockinwithattitude 2. Starzzz Destiny 3. Nephew Of Sonoko	6L	$0.00
3/6	17/11/2025	-	Trial	$0.00	Maryborough	2190m		Ross Graham		0	1. Joe Got Rolled 2. Prince Of Rock 3. Nephew Of Sonoko	8.1L	$0.00

Quirky Character (7)2111211437

Trainer: Ross Graham (Sutton Grange)12 mths 28: 8-4-4

Driver: James Herbertson

5 yo B H

Sire: GREAT SUCCESS (USA)

Dam: SONOKO (AUS)

Stats

Career28: 8-4-4

LTS$65,380.00

BMR1:55.80

TS4: 0-2-0

Win %28.57%

Place %57.14%

Comments

Last start was well beaten into seventh after a quick start, behind Lovemeto at Melton over 2240m in a No NR on April 4 at $5.50. Performed better the start before with a game effort when 3rd (Fr7) over 1720m after racing wide at Melton was 3rd-4.82 at the bell, beaten 7 m by Pinnie (2:04.80) in NR 70 to 85 on March 28 at $2.40. Could bounce back to winning form.

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	7	No NR	$22,500.00	Melton	2240m	Neutral	James Herbertson	1:58.7	4	1. Lovemeto NZ 2. Gotfeelingsyouknow 3. Remus Phoenix	34.6L	$5.50
3/8	28/03/2026	7	NR 70 to 85	$17,500.00	Melton	1720m	Neutral	James Herbertson	1:56.8	7	1. Pinnie 2. Nephew Of Sonoko 3. Quirky Character	7.6L	$2.40
4/8	21/03/2026	14	NR 70 to 85	$17,500.00	Melton	2240m	Neutral	James Herbertson	1:58.2	2	1. El Resamo 2. Kyvalley Maven 3. Hilltop Hugh	7.1L	$2.80
1/8	07/03/2026	7	NR up to 90	$17,500.00	Melton	2240m	Neutral	James Herbertson	1:58.3	1	1. Quirky Character 2. Kyvalley Maven 3. El Resamo	1.2L	$3.50
1/8	28/02/2026	7	NR 70 to 85	$17,500.00	Melton	1720m	Neutral	Ellen Tormey	1:55.8	3	1. Quirky Character 2. Kyvalley Maven 3. Crusher Clyde NZ	1.1L	$5.00
2/8	21/02/2026	14	NR 65 to 75	$15,000.00	Melton	1720m	Neutral	Jack Laugher	1:56.7	1	1. Kyvalley Maven 2. Quirky Character 3. Mystery Fred	10.8L	$6.00
3/5	20/10/2025	-	Trial	$0.00	Bendigo	2150m		Ross Graham		0	1. Iconic Image 2. Evileye 3. Quirky Character	0L	$0.00
1/5	25/08/2025	-	Trial	$0.00	Bendigo	2150m		Ross Graham		0	1. Quirky Character 2. Aldebaran Sariah 3. Always Skye High	4L	$0.00

Avant Guard (1)3348627805

Trainer: Ross Graham (Sutton Grange)12 mths 80: 11-13-6

Driver: Ellen Tormey

6 yo CH H

Sire: USED TO ME (FR)

Dam: ERINGA BELLE (AUS)

Stats

Career80: 11-13-6

LTS$115,015.00

BMR1:57.90

TS3: 0-0-0

Win %13.75%

Place %37.50%

Comments

Didn't do much last start, 5th (Sr4) over 1720m at Melton, at the bell was 9th-18.36 beaten 13 m by Iron Women (2:06.50) in NR 60 to 69 on April 10 at $31. Before that 10th (Sr2) over 2240m at Melton, beaten 25 m by Mac Flick (2:46.90) in NR 60 to 69 on April 4 at $26. Improvement needed.

Last Starts 8 days since last start

Place	Date	Days	Class	Prize	Track	Dist.	Cnd.	Driver	Mile Rate	Gate	Result	Margin	Starting Price
5/11	10/04/2026	6	NR 60 to 69	$10,000.00	Melton	1720m	Neutral	Jack Laugher	1:58.4	4	1. Iron Women 2. Kyvalley Jetstream NZ 3. Heza Gun	13.0L	$31.00
10/11	04/04/2026	20	NR 60 to 69	$10,000.00	Melton	2240m	Neutral	Jack Laugher	1:59.9	2	1. Mac Flick 2. Rapid Return 3. Heza Gun	25.8L	$26.00
2/6	30/03/2026	-	Trial	$0.00	Bendigo	2150m		Ross Graham		0	1. Jaccka Connor NZ 2. Avant Guard 3. Aussie Jay Mac NZ	4L	$0.00
8/10	15/03/2026	8	No NR	$15,000.00	Charlton	2570m	Neutral	James Herbertson	2:01.5	0	1. Maestro 2. El Conqueror NZ 3. Mitchell Wrap	97.6L	$2.70
7/7	07/03/2026	8	NR 65 to 75	$15,000.00	Melton	2240m	Neutral	Ellen Tormey	1:58.8	4	1. Crusher Clyde NZ 2. Mystery Fred 3. Keayang Gypsy	119.2L	$5.00
2/9	27/02/2026	6	No NR	$20,000.00	Ararat	2570m	Neutral	Ellen Tormey	2:03.0	0	1. More Wanted 2. Avant Guard 3. Our Marvella NZ	0.1L	$5.50
6/8	21/02/2026	14	NR up to 90	$17,500.00	Melton	2240m	Neutral	Ellen Tormey	1:59.5	1	1. Remus Phoenix 2. I Am Wilma 3. More Wanted	14.2L	$9.00
1/3	25/08/2025	-	Trial	$0.00	Bendigo	2150m		Ross Graham		0	1. Avant Guard 2. Wish Upona Dream 3. Tictok	2L	$0.00