Bendigo Race 9 - Aldebaran Park Lunar Lass 3Yo Trot
HOWDY MATE (6) has come from the back row in two Melton outings since a spell, winning fresh then working when midfield last time. Proven at this venue and the return to the front line could see him back in the winners' list. JILLIBY AURA (4) is first up for four-and-a-half months but has been readied with two trials, winning the latest. She was good against the top fillies last season, winning a Listed race and twice placing at Group 1 level. Could make a winning return. IM HAVINTOTROT (3) finished third last start in the Gold Coronet at Bathurst having earlier kicked off his campaign by winning a heat of that series. Draws for another good showing. ALDEBARAN ADA (1) is another that mixed it in G1 company last season. Goes very well at this circuit and distance with three wins and two placing from five attempts and she gets the ace draw for her return. IJUSTCANTSEEIT (5) was putting it together at the end of the maiden campaign, heading to the paddock off back-to-back wins. Keep safe.

Driver: Taylor Youl
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Resumes. Finished off last campaign when well beaten into tenth behind Adelaide Red at Melton over 2240m in a 2yo G1 No NR F on December 13 at $4.40. The ace draw brings her into contention.
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 | Taylor Youl | 0 |
| 19.7L | $0.00 | |
| 3/3 | 31/03/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Melton | 1720m | Good | Taylor Youl | 0 |
| 160.6L | $0.00 | |
| 10/12 | 13/12/2025 | 10 | No NR | $60,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Taylor Youl | 2:01.4 | 3 |
| 101.2L | $4.40 |
| 1/7 | 03/12/2025 | 11 | No NR | $10,000.00 | Bendigo | 2150m | Neutral | Taylor Youl | 2:01.4 | 1 |
| 0.2L | $2.90 |
| 2/12 | 22/11/2025 | 8 | No NR | $60,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Taylor Youl | 1:59.8 | 6 |
| 4.8L | $4.20 |
| 2/10 | 14/11/2025 | 12 | No NR | $10,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Taylor Youl | 2:02.3 | 1 |
| 3.7L | $2.70 |
| 4/11 | 02/11/2025 | 7 | No NR | $60,000.00 | Maryborough | 2190m | Neutral | Taylor Youl | 2:03.6 | 2 |
| 4.8L | $14.00 |
| 4/10 | 26/10/2025 | 18 | No NR | $8,000.00 | Maryborough | 2190m | W | Taylor Youl | 2:03.8 | 0 |
| 16.0L | $6.00 |

Driver: Ashley Manton
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Comes here second-up after eight days. Lacklustre first-up performance when surrendered the lead and finished 5th (Fr3) over 2190m after showing early pace at Maryborough, beaten 30 m by Chantilly Lass (2:48.20) in 3-10yo, 100K on April 10 at $31. Not here.
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 | 102 | , 100K | $8,000.00 | Maryborough | 2190m | Neutral | Taylor Youl | 2:03.6 | 3 |
| 28.0L | $31.00 |
| 1/8 | 29/12/2025 | 6 | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Charlton | 2100m | Neutral | Ashley Manton | 2:02.2 | 1 |
| 1.3L | $15.00 |
| 8/9 | 23/12/2025 | 5 | MAIDEN | $8,000.00 | Maryborough | 2190m | Neutral | Daniel Mannix | 2:03.4 | 7 |
| 83.7L | $34.00 |
| 3/9 | 18/12/2025 | 8 | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Kilmore | 1690m | Neutral | Ashley Manton | 2:01.8 | 3 |
| 4.1L | $31.00 |
| 7/9 | 10/12/2025 | 9 | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Daniel Mannix | 2:00.5 | 7 |
| 31.2L | $81.00 |
| 5/10 | 01/12/2025 | 6 | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Maryborough | 1690m | Neutral | Chris Alford | 2:02.5 | 3 |
| 16.1L | $41.00 |
| 3/3 | 10/11/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bendigo | 2150m | Daniel Mannix | 0 |
| 4L | $0.00 | ||
| 4/5 | 20/10/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bendigo | 2150m | Ashley Manton | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 |

Driver: Chris Svanosio
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Last start game effort when 3rd (Sr1) over 1730m at Bathurst was 6th-14 at the bell, beaten 13 m by Notanotha Naughty (2:06.40) in 3yo LR No NR on March 28 at $5.50. Two runs back tracked on the speed and boxed on steadily; won by 1.75 m (Fr4) at Bathurst (2:11.40) beating Gladiatrix in 3yo No NR on March 20 at $3.70 at the bell was 3rd-8.9. Decent effort last start. Strong contender.
Last Starts 21 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/10 | 28/03/2026 | 8 | No NR | $60,000.00 | Bathurst | 1730m | Fast | Chris Svanosio | 1:57.6 | 1 |
| 13.0L | $5.50 |
| 1/5 | 20/03/2026 | 97 | No NR | $11,830.00 | Bathurst | 1730m | Fast | Chris Svanosio | 2:02.3 | 4 |
| 1.7L | $3.70 |
| 3/4 | 10/03/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Melton | 2240m | Good | Ross Payne | 0 |
| 4.7L | $0.00 | |
| 5/6 | 03/03/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Melton | 2240m | Good | Chris Svanosio | 0 |
| 22.4L | $0.00 | |
| 7/12 | 13/12/2025 | 10 | No NR | $60,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Chris Svanosio | 1:59.4 | 2 |
| 23.5L | $126.00 |
| 4/7 | 03/12/2025 | 38 | No NR | $10,000.00 | Bendigo | 2150m | Neutral | Chris Svanosio | 2:01.7 | 2 |
| 11.5L | $19.00 |
| 6/10 | 26/10/2025 | 13 | No NR | $8,000.00 | Maryborough | 2190m | W | Chris Svanosio | 2:03.8 | 0 |
| 61.8L | $6.50 |
| 1/8 | 13/10/2025 | 68 | No NR | $8,000.00 | Maryborough | 2190m | Neutral | Chris Svanosio | 2:04.5 | 3 |
| 2.5L | $1.85 |

Driver: Glen Craven
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First up. At the last run she good run when 3rd (Fr6) over 2240m at Melton, at the bell was 4th-5.9m 2WWC beaten 5 m by Adelaide Red (2:48.90) in 2yo G1 No NR F on December 13 at $4. Could make a winning return.
Last Starts 18 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/6 | 31/03/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Terang | 2180m | Glen Craven | 0 |
| 8L | $0.00 | ||
| 4/6 | 17/03/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Terang | 2180m | Glen Craven | 0 |
| 3L | $0.00 | ||
| 3/12 | 13/12/2025 | 10 | No NR | $60,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Glen Craven | 2:01.4 | 6 |
| 4.9L | $4.00 |
| 2/6 | 03/12/2025 | 11 | No NR | $10,000.00 | Bendigo | 2150m | Neutral | Glen Craven | 2:01.3 | 2 |
| 5.2L | $1.55 |
| 3/12 | 22/11/2025 | 8 | No NR | $60,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Glen Craven | 1:59.8 | 1 |
| 8.2L | $2.50 |
| 1/10 | 14/11/2025 | 62 | No NR | $10,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Glen Craven | 2:02.3 | 3 |
| 3.7L | $2.00 |
| 1/8 | 13/09/2025 | 10 | No NR | $75,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Glen Craven | 2:00.3 | 1 |
| 6.2L | $6.50 |
| 5/7 | 03/09/2025 | 28 | No NR | $10,000.00 | Bendigo | 2150m | Neutral | Jason Lee | 2:02.2 | 4 |
| 51.4L | $7.50 |

Driver: Michael Bellman
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First up. At the last run she posted a big 4.5 m win as favourite when quickly away, (Fr4) at Melton (2:06.80) beating Spirited Gigi in 2yo 10 0K on December 27 at $1.65 at the bell was leading 4.07. Was putting it together at the end of last campaign so watch the betting fresh.
Last Starts 5 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/3 | 13/04/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Hamilton | 2160m | Michael Bellman | 0 |
| 11L | $0.00 | ||
| 2/4 | 05/04/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Maryborough | 2190m | Mick Bellman | 0 |
| 3L | $0.00 | ||
| 1/12 | 27/12/2025 | 4 | 10 0K | $20,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | D K Douglas | 1:58.6 | 4 |
| 4.6L | $1.65 |
| 1/8 | 23/12/2025 | 10 | MAIDEN | $8,000.00 | Maryborough | 2190m | Neutral | Michael Bellman | 2:05.0 | 7 |
| 11.0L | $1.50 |
| 6/12 | 13/12/2025 | 10 | No NR | $60,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Michael Bellman | 2:01.4 | 4 |
| 18.9L | $31.00 |
| 4/7 | 03/12/2025 | 11 | No NR | $10,000.00 | Bendigo | 2150m | Neutral | Michael Bellman | 2:01.4 | 6 |
| 4.3L | $12.00 |
| 9/12 | 22/11/2025 | 8 | No NR | $60,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Michael Bellman | 1:59.8 | 6 |
| 36.9L | $16.00 |
| 2/11 | 14/11/2025 | 12 | No NR | $10,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Michael Bellman | 2:04.4 | 4 |
| 3.4L | $41.00 |
| 1/3 | 27/10/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Ararat | 1790m | Michael Bellman | 0 |
| 1L | $0.00 |

Driver: James Herbertson
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Failed to impress last start; 6th (Sr5) over 2240m at Melton beaten 7 m by Mac Flick (2:46.90) in NR 60 to 69 on April 4 at $1.60. Showed ability the outing before when he won by 1.4 m as favourite (Sr1) at Melton (2:46.40) beating Claudys Hero in NR 60 to 69 on March 21 at $2.15 at the bell was 5th-7. Has winning claims.
Last Starts 14 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/11 | 04/04/2026 | 14 | NR 60 to 69 | $10,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | James Herbertson | 1:59.9 | 5 |
| 7.1L | $1.60 |
| 1/12 | 21/03/2026 | 98 | NR 60 to 69 | $10,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | James Herbertson | 1:59.5 | 1 |
| 1.4L | $2.15 |
| 2/4 | 10/03/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Melton | 2240m | Good | Craig Demmler | 0 |
| 2.2L | $0.00 | |
| 2/12 | 13/12/2025 | 10 | No NR | $60,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | James Herbertson | 1:59.4 | 6 |
| 2.2L | $8.50 |
| 4/7 | 03/12/2025 | 11 | No NR | $10,000.00 | Bendigo | 2150m | Neutral | James Herbertson | 1:59.0 | 1 |
| 29.2L | $3.70 |
| 2/12 | 22/11/2025 | 8 | No NR | $60,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | James Herbertson | 1:59.4 | 4 |
| 2.8L | $7.50 |
| 1/9 | 14/11/2025 | 48 | No NR | $10,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Blake Fitzpatrick | 2:02.5 | 1 |
| 1.9L | $1.40 |
| 1/3 | 29/07/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Melton | 1720m | Good | James Herbertson | 0 |
| 2.7L | $0.00 |