Bendigo Race 8 - Bendigo Ski Boat Centre Pace
MIKI B NZ (2) is back from a let-up but has been performing well against the good four-year-olds so far this season including a fourth in the Hondo Grattan Stakes in Sydney and a midfield finish in the G1 Chariots of Fire. The last time he raced in Victoria he placed in the G3 4YO Bonanza at Melton. Looks well placed. IN AN IDEAL WORLD (3) has been competitive of late with a string of top-four finishes, all from wider or second row barriers. Draws to make an impact. TOORAM MAGIC (4) has won third-up before so should be reaching peak fitness now and is a two-time winner at this distance. The best form of MEDINA (6) would measure up in this line-up.

Driver: Chris Alford
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Comments
Last start surrendered the lead and finished 9th (Fr1) over 1720m after showing early speed at Melton beaten 21 m by Kosimo (2:02.00) in NR up to 80 on May 1 at $31. Before that, surrendered the lead and finished 5th (Fr1) over 1650m after showing early pace at this track was 4th-4.47 at the bell, beaten 4.5 m by Willows Girl (1:58.20) in NR 58 to 66 on April 18 at $15. Gets the ace draw so a better run is on the cards.
Last Starts 5 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9/10 | 01/05/2026 | 13 | NR up to 80 | $10,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Chris Alford | 1:54.2 | 1 |
| 21.4L | $31.00 |
| 5/12 | 18/04/2026 | 17 | NR 58 to 66 | $10,000.00 | Bendigo | 1650m | Neutral | Jordan Leedham | 1:55.3 | 1 |
| 4.5L | $15.00 |
| 3/9 | 01/04/2026 | 11 | NR 60 to 75 | $8,000.00 | Bendigo | 1650m | Neutral | Jordan Leedham | 1:53.9 | 2 |
| 2.4L | $21.00 |
| 9/10 | 21/03/2026 | 44 | NR 60 to 69 | $10,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Jordan Leedham | 1:54.9 | 1 |
| 21.8L | $8.00 |
| 1/4 | 14/03/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bacchus Marsh | 1940m | L Tabone | 0 |
| 3L | $0.00 | ||
| 7/12 | 05/02/2026 | 6 | NR 56 to 64 | $7,000.00 | Ballarat | 2200m | Neutral | Chris Alford | 1:56.8 | 2 |
| 15.6L | $7.50 |
| 8/9 | 30/01/2026 | 7 | NR 60 to 69 | $10,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Chris Alford | 1:54.0 | 1 |
| 46.3L | $8.50 |
| 6/10 | 23/01/2026 | 8 | NR up to 80 | $10,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Chris Alford | 1:53.5 | 3 |
| 4.0L | $23.00 |
| 2/6 | 01/07/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Melton | 2240m | Good | L Tabone | 0 |
| 4.2L | $0.00 |

Driver: Alex Ashwood
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Comments
Recent efforts haven't been up to his best. Last start 7th (Fr4) over 1609m after showing early speed at Menangle was 2nd-1.58 at the bell, beaten 11 m by Bartello (1:52.00) in NR up to 85 on March 21 at $1.45. The run previous 6th (Fr6) over 1609m after showing early pace at Menangle, at the bell was 3rd-3.66 beaten 12 m by Captains Mistress (1:49.80) in 4yo G1 No NR on March 7 at $101. Nicely drawn and looks well placed.
Last Starts 46 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/10 | 21/03/2026 | 14 | NR up to 85 | $20,400.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | Will Rixon | 1:52.0 | 4 |
| 11.4L | $1.45 |
| 6/10 | 07/03/2026 | 14 | No NR | $250,000.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | Will Rixon | 1:49.8 | 6 |
| 12.6L | $101.00 |
| 4/10 | 21/02/2026 | 7 | No NR | $30,600.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | Will Rixon | 1:50.0 | 9 |
| 6.0L | $34.00 |
| 3/11 | 14/02/2026 | 14 | No NR | $50,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Alex Ashwood | 1:51.2 | 5 |
| 1.6L | $34.00 |
| 7/10 | 31/01/2026 | 12 | No NR | $50,000.00 | Cranbourne | 2080m | Neutral | Alex Ashwood | 1:54.7 | 1 |
| 9.1L | $11.00 |
| 2/7 | 19/01/2026 | 6 | NR 55 to 64 | $7,000.00 | Charlton | 2100m | Neutral | Alex Ashwood | 1:56.7 | 5 |
| 0.3L | $1.15 |
| 1/6 | 05/01/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bendigo | 2150m | Alex Ashwood | 0 |
| 2L | $0.00 | ||
| 2/5 | 02/10/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Shepparton | 2190m | Ryan Sanderson | 0 |
| 1L | $0.00 |

Driver: Ewa Justice
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Comments
Last start 4th (Sr4) over 1650m at this track was 3rd-3.35 at the bell, beaten 2.5 m by Willows Girl (1:58.20) in NR 58 to 66 on April 18 at $18. Before that, a good run when 3rd (Sr1) over 2240m at Melton, beaten 25 m by Cardigan Dan (2:40.10) in NR 60 to 69 on April 10 at $34. Draws well and expected to be in the finish.
Last Starts 18 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/12 | 18/04/2026 | 8 | NR 58 to 66 | $10,000.00 | Bendigo | 1650m | Neutral | Ewa Justice | 1:55.3 | 4 |
| 2.6L | $18.00 |
| 3/12 | 10/04/2026 | 13 | NR 60 to 69 | $10,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | John Justice | 1:55.1 | 1 |
| 26.7L | $34.00 |
| 3/12 | 28/03/2026 | 14 | NR80 | $10,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Ewa Justice | 1:53.2 | 6 |
| 3.8L | $9.00 |
| 6/8 | 14/03/2026 | 7 | NR up to 80 | $10,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Ewa Justice | 1:57.7 | 2 |
| 6.4L | $4.20 |
| 4/9 | 07/03/2026 | 147 | NR 58 to 66 | $10,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Ewa Justice | 1:58.4 | 2 |
| 2.7L | $3.60 |
| 4/8 | 10/02/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Melton | 2240m | Good | Ewa Justice | 0 |
| 21.1L | $0.00 | |
| 8/9 | 11/10/2025 | 28 | No NR | $20,000.00 | Melton | 2760m | Neutral | Ewa Justice | 1:55.9 | 3 |
| 29.5L | $126.00 |
| 1/8 | 29/04/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Melton | 1720m | Good | Ewa Justice | 0 |
| 27.7L | $0.00 |

Driver: Tayla French
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Comments
Capable of better than we have seen lately. Last start 11th (Fr6) over 2240m at Melton was 9th-11.76 at the bell, beaten 14 m by Brooklyn Dan (2:41.90) in NR 60 to 71 on April 25 at $101. The run previous 6th (Fr2) over 2150m at this track was 9th-10.9 at the bell, beaten 13 m by Maxnjax (2:37.70) in NR 67 to 77 on April 18 at $61. May be ready to show more.
Last Starts 11 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11/11 | 25/04/2026 | 7 | NR 60 to 71 | $15,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Alex Ashwood | 1:56.3 | 6 |
| 14.1L | $101.00 |
| 6/11 | 18/04/2026 | 102 | NR 67 to 77 | $15,000.00 | Bendigo | 2150m | Neutral | Alex Ashwood | 1:58.1 | 2 |
| 13.8L | $61.00 |
| 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 |
| 3/6 | 21/08/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Goulburn | 1710m | Good | Taylah Osmond | 0 |
| 4L | $0.00 |

Driver: Ellen Tormey
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Comments
Didn't do much last start, 6th (Fr2) over 1740m at Riverina Paceway, beaten 6 m by Fasting (2:03.30) in NR up to 65 on April 4 at $34. Before that 9th (Sr1) over 1750m at Swan Hill was 7th-13.5 at the bell, beaten 11 m by Ideal Bandit (2:04.30) in NR 56 to 64 on March 31 at $16. Not on current form.
Last Starts 32 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/10 | 04/04/2026 | 4 | NR up to 65 | $9,790.00 | Wagga | 1740m | Fast | Harrison Ross | 1:54.0 | 2 |
| 6.8L | $34.00 |
| 9/10 | 31/03/2026 | 11 | NR 56 to 64 | $7,000.00 | Swan Hill | 1750m | Neutral | Tasmyn Potter | 1:54.4 | 1 |
| 11.7L | $16.00 |
| 7/8 | 20/03/2026 | 6 | NR up to 90 | $11,830.00 | Wagga | 2270m | Fast | Amy Diebert | 1:56.7 | 3 |
| 20.1L | $23.00 |
| 8/8 | 14/03/2026 | 11 | NR 60 to 69 | $10,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Jack Laugher | 1:58.0 | 6 |
| 15.3L | $16.00 |
| 7/7 | 03/03/2026 | 10 | NR 56 to 64 | $7,000.00 | Shepparton | 2190m | Neutral | Abby Sanderson | 2:00.1 | 1 |
| 14.5L | $14.00 |
| 6/12 | 21/02/2026 | 14 | NR up to 80 | $10,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Ellen Tormey | 1:56.3 | 5 |
| 21.4L | $61.00 |
| 2/5 | 08/04/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bendigo | 2150m | G F Douglas | 0 |
| 2L | $0.00 |

Driver: James Herbertson
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Comments
Last start was driven from back in the field when 6th (Fr6) over 1650m at this track, at the bell was 4th-4.76 beaten 9 m by Lougle (1:57.70) in 0W/15 0K stake on April 8 at $34. Before that, failed to finish when he ran at Melton on February 21 over 2240m. Can do much better.
Last Starts 28 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/9 | 08/04/2026 | 46 | 0W/15 0K stake | $8,000.00 | Bendigo | 1650m | Neutral | Josh Duggan | 1:54.8 | 6 |
| 9.3L | $34.00 |
| 5/7 | 31/03/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Melton | 1720m | Good | Josh Duggan | 0 |
| 9.1L | $0.00 | |
| 0/12 | 21/02/2026 | 14 | NR 64 to 74 | $15,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | John Caldow | 1:56.0 | 5 |
| 99.0L | $26.00 |
| 12/12 | 07/02/2026 | 8 | 0W/15 0K stake | $15,000.00 | Kilmore | 1690m | Neutral | Ewa Justice | 1:56.8 | 3 |
| 36.3L | $13.00 |
| 4/9 | 30/01/2026 | 97 | NR 60 to 69 | $10,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Ewa Justice | 1:56.0 | 1 |
| 2.5L | $3.60 |
| 10/10 | 25/10/2025 | 7 | No NR | $30,000.00 | Globe Derby | 2230m | Neutral | L M Alcorn | 1:57.5 | 6 |
| 117.7L | $101.00 |
| 4/7 | 18/10/2025 | 14 | No NR | $8,500.00 | Globe Derby | 2230m | Neutral | L M Alcorn | 1:58.3 | 6 |
| 17.3L | $12.00 |
| 99/5 | 14/10/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Melton | 2240m | Good | Ewa Justice | 0 |
| 99L | $0.00 |