Bendigo Race 5 - Stonemans Village IGA & Liquor Strathdale Pace
MIKI B NZ (9) started a hot favourite at his latest appearance and led but faded late to fourth. That was his first outing for nearly seven weeks and he had been racing well in Sydney prior so he is capable of a much better performance. CO CAPTAIN (1) hasn't raced since he finished seventh at Listed level at Melton in February but had been showing promise prior with top-two finishes in his four others starts, winning two of them. Gets the ace draw for his return and was readied with three nice trials so could work through his grades this time in. TIVOLI (10) took her record at this circuit and distance to two from three when winning from this row last week. Must respect. OLLIES THE BOSS (6) is first up for five-and-a-half months but races well fresh and has placed in two Melton trials so could open this campaign with a positive effort.

Driver: Chris Svanosio
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Resumes. Finished off last preparation when well beaten into seventh behind Brooklyn Dan at Melton over 1720m in a 3yo LR on February 14 at $19. The ace draw could see him make a winning return.
Last Starts 7 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/4 | 02/06/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Melton | 2240m | Good | Chris Svanosio | 0 |
| 0.2L | $0.00 | |
| 3/8 | 26/05/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Melton | 1720m | Good | Chris Svanosio | 0 |
| 4.6L | $0.00 | |
| 1/4 | 19/05/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Kilmore | 2180m | Chris Svanosio | 0 |
| 6L | $0.00 | ||
| 7/9 | 14/02/2026 | 7 | No NR | $30,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Chris Svanosio | 1:53.0 | 1 |
| 11.1L | $19.00 |
| 1/6 | 07/02/2026 | 15 | No NR | $20,000.00 | Kilmore | 1690m | Neutral | Chris Svanosio | 1:56.1 | 1 |
| 1.8L | $7.00 |
| 1/9 | 23/01/2026 | 11 | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Chris Svanosio | 1:55.7 | 2 |
| 5.8L | $1.50 |
| 2/10 | 12/01/2026 | 8 | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Maryborough | 1690m | Neutral | Chris Svanosio | 1:54.4 | 3 |
| 3.2L | $9.50 |
| 2/10 | 04/01/2026 | - | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Maryborough | 2190m | Neutral | Chris Svanosio | 1:58.6 | 3 |
| 0.1L | $2.00 |

Driver: Ewa Justice
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Comments
Last start 7th (Fr2) over 2040m at Ouyen, at the bell was 6th-10.2 beaten 15 m by Rocknroll Willow (2:30.20) on May 10 at $31. Two runs back won by 1.75 m (Sr1) held up early, at Mildura (2:12.20) beating American Boxer in on November 26 at $7.50 at the bell was 6th-9.6m on the pegs. Draws well and is open to improvement.
Last Starts 14 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/7 | 26/05/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Melton | 1720m | Good | Ewa Justice | 0 |
| 4.7L | $0.00 | |
| 7/7 | 10/05/2026 | 165 | NR 56 to 64 | $7,000.00 | Ouyen | 2040m | Neutral | Luke Watson | 1:58.5 | 2 |
| 15.6L | $31.00 |
| 1/3 | 01/05/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Mildura | 1790m | Luke Watson | 0 |
| 18L | $0.00 | ||
| 1/8 | 26/11/2025 | 5 | NR 50 to 55 | $6,000.00 | Mildura | 1790m | Neutral | Wayne Hill | 1:58.9 | 1 |
| 1.8L | $7.50 |
| 0/11 | 21/11/2025 | 9 | NR 50 to 59 | $6,000.00 | Mildura | 2190m | Neutral | Wayne Hill | 1:59.2 | 3 |
| 99.0L | $7.50 |
| 2/10 | 12/11/2025 | 5 | NR 50 to 55 | $6,000.00 | Mildura | 2190m | Neutral | Wayne Hill | 1:58.6 | 4 |
| 9.3L | $8.00 |
| 9/10 | 07/11/2025 | 17 | NR 50 to 59 | $6,000.00 | Mildura | 1790m | Neutral | Wayne Hill | 1:58.2 | 2 |
| 15.4L | $16.00 |
| 5/10 | 21/10/2025 | 14 | No NR | $12,500.00 | Mildura | 2190m | Neutral | Wayne Hill | 1:57.5 | 4 |
| 37.4L | $81.00 |

Driver: Jack Laugher
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Comments
Last start 10th (Fr4) over 1609m at Menangle beaten 35 m by Seaside Boulevard (1:51.50) in M on May 23 at $21. Before that, a good run when 2nd (Fr3) over 1740m after showing early speed at Riverina Paceway beaten 5.5 m by Snap Shot (2:01.20) in M on May 15 at $16. Drawn well and expected to improve.
Last Starts 17 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10/10 | 23/05/2026 | 8 | No NR | $30,600.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | Taylah Osmond | 1:51.5 | 4 |
| 34.6L | $21.00 |
| 2/8 | 15/05/2026 | 14 | NR up to 65 | $9,790.00 | Wagga | 1740m | Fast | Taylah Osmond | 1:52.1 | 3 |
| 5.5L | $16.00 |
| 1/8 | 01/05/2026 | 9 | NR up to 50 | $6,940.00 | Albury | 1770m | Fast | Taylah Osmond | 1:57.2 | 3 |
| 5.3L | $4.40 |
| 3/11 | 22/04/2026 | 12 | NR 50 to 55 | $6,000.00 | Bendigo | 2150m | Neutral | Jack Laugher | 1:58.0 | 3 |
| 11.1L | $11.00 |
| 2/9 | 13/04/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bendigo | 2150m | Jack Laugher | 0 |
| 4L | $0.00 | ||
| 11/11 | 10/04/2026 | 40 | NR 50 to 55 | $6,000.00 | Maryborough | 2190m | Neutral | Nathan Jack | 1:59.0 | 4 |
| 95.3L | $9.50 |
| 7/8 | 01/03/2026 | 9 | NR 56 to 64 | $10,000.00 | Boort | 2250m | W | Jack Laugher | 2:00.3 | 3 |
| 39.7L | $10.00 |
| 2/7 | 09/02/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bendigo | 2150m | Jack Laugher | 0 |
| 24L | $0.00 |

Driver: Josh Duggan
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Last start was driven from back in the field when 6th (Fr4) over 2200m at Horsham, at the bell was 4th-7 beaten 3.5 m by One Golden Deal (2:42.50) on May 25 at $21. Two runs back 6th (Fr2) over 1609m after showing early pace at Menangle, at the bell was leading.2m 2WNC beaten 9 m by Lets Turn It On (1:53.10) on August 18 at $6. Strips fitter and is a solid top-three chance.
Last Starts 15 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/7 | 25/05/2026 | 280 | NR 55 to 64 | $7,000.00 | Horsham | 2200m | Neutral | Josh Duggan | 1:58.9 | 4 |
| 3.4L | $21.00 |
| 2/2 | 18/05/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Geelong | 2100m | C J Slater | 0 |
| 10L | $0.00 | ||
| 3/4 | 09/05/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bacchus Marsh | 1940m | John Caldow | 0 |
| 3L | $0.00 | ||
| 6/10 | 18/08/2025 | 16 | NR up to 70 | $10,000.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | B L Mcdonough | 1:53.1 | 2 |
| 9.0L | $6.00 |
| 2/10 | 02/08/2025 | 14 | 0W/20K Stakes | $20,400.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Neutral | B L Mcdonough | 1:52.6 | 1 |
| 5.3L | $10.00 |
| 3/10 | 19/07/2025 | 12 | 0W/20K Stakes | $20,400.00 | Menangle | 2300m | Neutral | B L Mcdonough | 1:56.8 | 6 |
| 9.4L | $4.00 |
| 2/10 | 07/07/2025 | 9 | NR up to 60 | $10,000.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Neutral | B L Mcdonough | 1:52.7 | 10 |
| 2.8L | $6.00 |
| 3/10 | 28/06/2025 | 18 | 0W/20K Stakes | $20,400.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Neutral | B L Mcdonough | 1:50.0 | 4 |
| 24.2L | $19.00 |

Driver: Glenn Bull
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Comments
Been racing well and showed plenty of improvement following May 23 run. Last start won by 2.25 m when quickly away, (Fr2) at this track (2:36.40) beating Mister Jimaringle in on June 3 at $10 at the bell was leading 1.79. This race will be harder than that win. Unlikely to threaten in this tougher assignment.
Last Starts 6 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/8 | 03/06/2026 | 11 | 0W/15 0K stake | $7,000.00 | Bendigo | 2150m | Neutral | Glenn Bull | 1:57.1 | 2 |
| 2.3L | $10.00 |
| 8/10 | 23/05/2026 | 11 | 0W/15 0K stake | $10,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Glenn Bull | 1:56.1 | 2 |
| 17.0L | $15.00 |
| 3/8 | 12/05/2026 | 7 | NR 56 to 66 | $7,000.00 | Shepparton | 2190m | Neutral | Glenn Bull | 1:57.8 | 3 |
| 4.6L | $5.00 |
| 2/9 | 05/05/2026 | 6 | NR 54 to 58 | $6,000.00 | Shepparton | 1690m | Neutral | Glenn Bull | 1:55.4 | 7 |
| 0.2L | $14.00 |
| 6/10 | 29/04/2026 | 5 | NR 56 to 64 | $7,000.00 | Bendigo | 2150m | Neutral | Glenn Bull | 1:54.6 | 2 |
| 9.7L | $26.00 |
| 6/12 | 24/04/2026 | 9 | NR 56 to 64 | $7,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Fast | Glenn Bull | 1:53.8 | 4 |
| 16.5L | $151.00 |
| 1/6 | 07/07/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bendigo | 2150m | Glenn Bull | 0 |
| 14L | $0.00 | ||
| 1/5 | 19/05/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bendigo | 2150m | Glenn Bull | 0 |
| 13L | $0.00 |

Driver: Kate Gath
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Resuming after five-and-a-half months off the scene. Finished off last campaign when well beaten into seventh after a quick start, behind Eastbro Chrissy at Melton over 2240m on December 27 at $3.30. Previous preparation first-up posted a big 8 m win as favourite (Sr1) at Shepparton (2:03.10) beating Final Promise in 3yo on August 5 at $1.85. Races well fresh and has been trialling nicely.
Last Starts 35 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/3 | 05/05/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Melton | 2240m | Good | Kate Gath | 0 |
| 20.2L | $0.00 | |
| 3/5 | 28/04/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Melton | 1720m | Good | Kate Gath | 0 |
| 10.2L | $0.00 | |
| 7/10 | 27/12/2025 | 14 | NR 60 to 69 | $10,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Kate Gath | 1:56.4 | 7 |
| 17.9L | $3.30 |
| 7/12 | 13/12/2025 | 8 | No NR | $100,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Jordan Leedham | 1:53.6 | 5 |
| 19.2L | $151.00 |
| 6/8 | 05/12/2025 | 9 | No NR | $10,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Kate Gath | 1:56.1 | 5 |
| 29.5L | $71.00 |
| 1/12 | 26/11/2025 | 11 | No NR | $15,000.00 | Bendigo | 2150m | Neutral | Kate Gath | 1:54.6 | 3 |
| 2.4L | $14.00 |
| 7/12 | 15/11/2025 | 7 | No NR | $15,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Kate Gath | 1:53.9 | 5 |
| 25.0L | $126.00 |
| 7/8 | 08/11/2025 | 1 | NR 58 to 66 | $10,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Soft | Kate Gath | 1:56.9 | 4 |
| 11.4L | $3.00 |

Driver: James Herbertson
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Comments
Last start was driven from back in the field when 7th (Fr7) over 2240m at Melton, beaten 20 m by Most Exciting (2:42.10) on May 23 at $19. Two runs back 2nd (Fr3) over 1710m after showing early speed at Ballarat was 6th-7.93 at the bell, beaten 1.5 m by Major Blitz (2:02.80) on May 14 at $8. Might find this a bit tough.
Last Starts 17 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/7 | 23/05/2026 | 9 | NR 56 to 64 | $8,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | James Herbertson | 1:56.4 | 7 |
| 20.3L | $19.00 |
| 2/8 | 14/05/2026 | 12 | NR 56 to 64 | $7,000.00 | Ballarat | 1710m | Neutral | James Herbertson | 1:55.6 | 3 |
| 1.5L | $8.00 |
| 4/8 | 02/05/2026 | 8 | 1MW | $15,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | James Herbertson | 1:55.9 | 4 |
| 3.2L | $51.00 |
| 5/12 | 24/04/2026 | 14 | NR 56 to 64 | $7,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Fast | Ewa Justice | 1:53.8 | 2 |
| 14.8L | $81.00 |
| 8/12 | 10/04/2026 | 6 | NR 56 to 64 | $7,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | A Pace | 1:57.5 | 5 |
| 21.3L | $81.00 |
| 5/9 | 04/04/2026 | 7 | NR 58 to 66 | $10,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Jordan Leedham | 2:00.3 | 6 |
| 18.4L | $34.00 |
| 3/7 | 29/07/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Melton | 1720m | Good | James Herbertson | 0 |
| 15.9L | $0.00 | |
| 3/9 | 01/02/2022 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Albion Park | 1660m | T J Mcmullen | 0 |
| 5.7L | $0.00 |

Driver: Jason Ainsworth
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Comments
Last start was driven from back in the field when 3rd (Fr7) over 2200m at Horsham, at the bell was 6th-11.1 beaten 1.75 m by One Golden Deal (2:42.50) on May 25 at $21. Two runs back 7th (Sr1) over 1710m at Ballarat, at the bell was 5th-6.4 beaten 11 m by Major Blitz (2:02.80) on May 14 at $23. Finds a few better. Not keen this time.
Last Starts 15 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/7 | 25/05/2026 | 11 | NR 55 to 64 | $7,000.00 | Horsham | 2200m | Neutral | Jason Ainsworth | 1:58.9 | 7 |
| 1.7L | $21.00 |
| 7/8 | 14/05/2026 | 13 | NR 56 to 64 | $7,000.00 | Ballarat | 1710m | Neutral | Jason Ainsworth | 1:55.6 | 1 |
| 11.2L | $23.00 |
| 8/10 | 01/05/2026 | 6 | NR up to 80 | $10,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Jason Ainsworth | 1:54.2 | 2 |
| 13.6L | $61.00 |
| 8/11 | 25/04/2026 | 12 | NR up to 75 | $15,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Jason Ainsworth | 1:53.4 | 3 |
| 24.3L | $51.00 |
| 3/12 | 13/04/2026 | 9 | NR 56 to 64 | $7,000.00 | Hamilton | 1660m | Neutral | Jason Ainsworth | 1:53.7 | 4 |
| 5.0L | $26.00 |
| 3/9 | 04/04/2026 | 8 | NR 58 to 66 | $10,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Jason Ainsworth | 2:00.3 | 1 |
| 14.7L | $61.00 |
| 2/4 | 08/03/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Maryborough | 2190m | Jason Ainsworth | 0 |
| 0.2L | $0.00 | ||
| 3/5 | 18/05/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Maryborough | 2190m | Jason Ainsworth | 0 |
| 7L | $0.00 |

Driver: Tayla French
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Comments
Four-year-old gelding who has plenty of ability. Unlucky last start 4th (Fr2) over 1650m after showing early pace at this track, at the bell was 2nd-0.71 beaten 11 m by Tooram Magic (1:56.50) on May 6 at $1.25. Great chance to find winning form.
Last Starts 34 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/6 | 06/05/2026 | 46 | NR up to 80 | $8,000.00 | Bendigo | 1650m | Neutral | Alex Ashwood | 1:53.7 | 2 |
| 11.6L | $1.25 |
| 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 |
| 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: Chris Alford
Stats
Comments
Last start came from midfield and posted a big 8 m win as favourite (Sr1) at this track (2:37.00) beating Celestial Zodiac in on June 3 at $2.80 at the bell was 4th-7.81. Tricky draw but among the main hopes again.
Last Starts 6 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/9 | 03/06/2026 | 8 | NR 50 to 55 | $6,000.00 | Bendigo | 2150m | Neutral | Chris Alford | 1:57.5 | 1 |
| 8.3L | $2.80 |
| 10/12 | 26/05/2026 | 7 | NR 55 to 60 | $6,000.00 | Shepparton | 1690m | Neutral | Josh Duggan | 1:56.0 | 5 |
| 10.8L | $10.00 |
| 1/8 | 19/05/2026 | 14 | NR 51 to 56 | $6,000.00 | Shepparton | 2190m | Neutral | Josh Duggan | 1:59.3 | 6 |
| 1.1L | $3.80 |
| 8/9 | 05/05/2026 | 7 | NR 54 to 58 | $6,000.00 | Shepparton | 1690m | Neutral | Josh Duggan | 1:55.4 | 6 |
| 31.6L | $9.50 |
| 6/6 | 28/04/2026 | 12 | NR 57 to 67 | $7,000.00 | Shepparton | 2190m | Neutral | Josh Duggan | 1:58.0 | 1 |
| 169.6L | $11.00 |
| 1/12 | 16/04/2026 | 8 | NR 50 to 55 | $6,000.00 | Kilmore | 1690m | Neutral | Josh Duggan | 1:57.2 | 6 |
| 4.5L | $2.10 |
| 2/4 | 05/12/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Shepparton | 2190m | Tasmyn Potter | 0 |
| 8L | $0.00 | ||
| 2/6 | 07/11/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Shepparton | 2190m | Grace Bilney | 0 |
| 30L | $0.00 |