Bendigo Race 5 - Catanach’s Jewellers Bendigo Gold Bracelet
Tricky little mare's race. MERRIGOLD (2) is the one in good form that looks likely to hold it. She won well with 60kg two back, getting home strongly in a good race last week at Flemington behind Big Swinger and King Zephyr. Back against her own sex now, she probably doesn't have to get right back and can run another strong race. ROLL ON HIGH (7) resumes. Her racing pattern doesn't see her win many but the peak performances are there to say she can. Her 1400m form reads well, beaten a head during Cup week at Flemington in a Group 3. Look for her charging late. OH TOO GOOD (1) presents third up. Jury is a little bit out on how she's going. We can excuse first up over 1100m in a sprint home and she was wide no cover in a fast race at Caulfield last time. Third up is typically when she's peaked, expect she pushes right forward now. LADY JONES (6) was okay fresh and maps well, next best from SISTER SHAY (9) who could stick on for a placing if left alone.
Jockey: Ben Allen
Weight: 59kgs
Stats
Comments
Third-up today and won third-up in the past. First-up second last in a small field at Caulfield F&M Swp on March 14 over 1100m, 2 len behind Gentle Steel with 58kg at $5. Last start 12th of 15 at Caulfield in the G3 Vic Hcp on April 4 over 1400m, 7 len behind Hughes with 54kg at $31. Can excuse last one, her best would go close.
Last Starts 18 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/6 | 14/04/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Pakenham | 1000m | Ben Allen | 1:02.36 | - | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 | ||
| 12/15 | 04/04/2026 | 21 | G3 OPEN 3U | $201,300.00 | Caulfield | 1400m | Good 3 | Declan Bates | 54kg | 1:21.07 | 9-6-12 | 13 |
| 7.1L | $31.00 |
| 4/5 | 14/03/2026 | 128 | OPEN FM 3U | $175,750.00 | Caulfield | 1100m | Good 4 | Daniel Stackhouse | 58kg | 1:04.36 | 2-2-4 | 2 |
| 2.0L | $5.00 |
| 2/7 | 03/03/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Pakenham | 1000m | Damian Lane | 0:59.03 | - | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 | ||
| 10/11 | 06/11/2025 | 12 | LR OPEN | $202,195.00 | Flemington | 1600m | Good 4 | Damian Lane | 55.5kg | 1:36.71 | 3-2-10 | 3 |
| 6.5L | $6.00 |
| 4/8 | 25/10/2025 | 14 | G2 OPEN 3U | $403,000.00 | Moonee Valley | 1600m | Good 4 | Damian Lane | 56kg | 1:35.63 | 3-4-4 | 1 |
| 2.3L | $6.50 |
| 1/12 | 11/10/2025 | 15 | G3 OPEN M 4U | $241,000.00 | Caulfield | 1600m | Good 4 | Damian Lane | 56kg | 1:38.70 | 1-3-1 | 5 |
| 1.3L | $2.70 |
| 7/10 | 26/09/2025 | 13 | G2 OPEN M 4U | $301,500.00 | Moonee Valley | 1500m | Good 3 | Craig Williams | 55kg | 1:31.42 | 2-2-7 | 9 |
| 5.8L | $3.70 |
Jockey: Luke Cartwright
Weight: 58kgs
Stats
Comments
Racing well recently. Most recently 4th of 11 at Flemington Bm100 on April 25 over 1400m, 2.75 len behind Big Swinger with 52.5kg at $5.50. The start before that ran on from midfield and won by 1.3 len at Caulfield Bm84 April 4 over 1400m defeating Gold Medallist with 60kg at $14. Flying and can take this out.
Last Starts 7 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/11 | 25/04/2026 | 21 | BM100 3U | $150,000.00 | Flemington | 1400m | Good 3 | Ryan Houston | 52.5kg | 1:22.93 | 9-9-4 | 11 |
| 2.7L | $5.50 |
| 1/11 | 04/04/2026 | 21 | BM84 3U | $130,000.00 | Caulfield | 1400m | Good 3 | Daniel Stackhouse | 60kg | 1:21.87 | 6-6-1 | 9 |
| 1.3L | $14.00 |
| 2/8 | 14/03/2026 | 49 | Qlty FM 3U | $200,000.00 | Caulfield | 1400m | Good 4 | Jye Mcneil | 54.5kg | 1:23.08 | 6-5-2 | 8 |
| 0.8L | $3.80 |
| 5/7 | 03/03/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Pakenham | 1000m | Bree Temple | 0:59.03 | - | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 | ||
| 2/7 | 24/01/2026 | 7 | BM100 3U | $150,000.00 | Caulfield | 1700m | Good 4 | Jye Mcneil | 53.5kg | 1:43.89 | 3-4-2 | 4 |
| 1.0L | $2.40 |
| 1/7 | 17/01/2026 | 14 | Qlty 3U | $175,000.00 | Flemington | 1600m | Good 3 | Jye Mcneil | 54kg | 1:34.49 | 6-4-1 | 3 |
| 2.0L | $10.00 |
| 3/12 | 03/01/2026 | 21 | BM74 FM 3U | $130,000.00 | Geelong | 1400m | Good 3 | Hannah Edgley | 58.5kg | 1:22.27 | 5-4-3 | 4 |
| 1.6L | $8.00 |
| 1/8 | 07/10/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Pakenham | 1000m | Bree Temple | 1:02.27 | - | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 |
Jockey: Beau Mertens
Weight: 58kgs
Stats
Comments
Second run back. Comes off a 49-day let-up. First-up after two months from last on the turn 6th of 8 at Caulfield Vgold Distaff on March 14 over 1400m, 3.5 len behind Betwitchery with 54kg at $16. Previously second-up won by a head at Cranbourne Bm66 October 31 over 1400m defeating Al Prancer carrying 55.5kg at $12. Faces tough task.
Last Starts 12 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/6 | 20/04/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Cranbourne | 1000m | Ben Melham | 0:59.57 | - | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 | ||
| 6/8 | 14/03/2026 | 63 | Qlty FM 3U | $200,000.00 | Caulfield | 1400m | Good 4 | Jamie Melham | 54kg | 1:23.08 | 5-8-6 | 7 |
| 3.7L | $16.00 |
| 4/7 | 23/02/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Cranbourne | 800m | Dakotah Keane | 0:48.90 | - | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 | ||
| 7/9 | 10/01/2026 | 14 | BM78 FM 3U | $130,000.00 | Flemington | 1800m | Good 4 | Jamie Melham | 58.5kg | 1:50.58 | 7-8-7 | 8 |
| 4.8L | $6.50 |
| 1/10 | 27/12/2025 | 14 | BM74 FM 3U | $130,000.00 | Cranbourne | 1600m | Good 4 | Jamie Melham | 57.5kg | 1:35.25 | 8-8-1 | 6 |
| 2.3L | $5.50 |
| 9/11 | 13/12/2025 | 16 | BM78 FM 3U | $100,000.00 | Pakenham | 1600m | Good 4 | Fred W Kersley | 56kg | 1:39.30 | 5-9-9 | 5 |
| 3.1L | $21.00 |
| 1/12 | 27/11/2025 | 12 | BM62 3U | $35,000.00 | Mornington | 1500m | Good 4 | Ben Melham | 59.5kg | 1:33.09 | 10-9-1 | 11 |
| 0.2L | $3.50 |
| 7/9 | 15/11/2025 | 15 | G3 OPEN M 4U | $201,600.00 | Caulfield | 1600m | Good 4 | Beau Mertens | 56kg | 1:38.71 | 5-9-7 | 3 |
| 3.3L | $41.00 |
Jockey: Holly Durnan
Weight: 58kgs
Stats
Comments
Second-up. First-up after five months 6th of 9 at Sandown-Lakeside Bm66 on April 6 over 1200m, 4.5 len behind Nation State carrying 58kg at $61. Previously second-up 11th of 13 at Rosehill Midway Bm72 on November 8 over 1300m, 4 len behind Oakfield Jupiter carrying 57kg at $61. Can't have.
Last Starts 26 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/9 | 06/04/2026 | 149 | BM66 3U | $60,000.00 | Sandown-Lakeside | 1200m | Good 4 | Holly Durnan | 58kg | 1:10.40 | 7-7-6 | 6 |
| 4.4L | $61.00 |
| 11/13 | 08/11/2025 | 24 | BM72 3U | $120,000.00 | Rosehill | 1300m | Good 4 | Molly Bourke | 57kg | 1:16.91 | 11-10-11 | 7 |
| 4.2L | $61.00 |
| 8/8 | 15/10/2025 | 186 | BM78 3U | $60,000.00 | Warwick Farm | 1200m | Good 4 | Chad Lever | 57.5kg | 1:08.39 | 6-6-8 | 6 |
| 7.0L | $91.00 |
| 1/5 | 03/10/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Warwick Farm | 740m | Good | Mitch Stapleford | 0:45.58 | - | 0 |
| 1.4L | $0.00 | |
| 5/6 | 15/09/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Hawkesbury | 1000m | Soft | Chad Lever | 0:59.89 | - | 0 |
| 3.56L | $0.00 | |
| 13/15 | 12/04/2025 | 11 | OPEN | $1,000,000.00 | Randwick | 1400m | Good 4 | Chad Lever | 54kg | 1:21.72 | 11-14-13 | 7 |
| 7.3L | $101.00 |
| 10/10 | 01/04/2025 | 24 | BM72 5U | $120,000.00 | Rosehill | 1300m | Heavy 8 | Chad Lever | 60.5kg | 1:18.72 | 6-6-10 | 4 |
| 9.4L | $5.50 |
| 1/10 | 08/03/2025 | 16 | CL5 | $150,000.00 | Hawkesbury | 1400m | Soft 5 | Chad Lever | 54kg | 1:23.28 | 1-1-1 | 4 |
| 0.6L | $5.50 |
Jockey: Patrick Moloney
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Having second run back today. Last start 4th of 8 at Caulfield F&M Bm100 on April 11 over 1200m, slow going 2.75 len behind Soft Love with 60kg at $41. At only start last preparation 6th of 8 at Caulfield in the G2 Tristarc on October 18 over 1400m, 5.5 len behind Abounding with 57kg at $41. Fitter and sets up nicely.
Last Starts 21 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/8 | 11/04/2026 | 175 | BM100 FM | $150,000.00 | Caulfield | 1200m | Soft 5 | Jamie Mott | 60kg | 1:11.41 | 4-4-4 | 6 |
| 2.7L | $41.00 |
| 4/8 | 24/03/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Echuca | 900m | Stephen Brown Jnr | 0:53.75 | - | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 | ||
| 2/8 | 30/10/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Caulfield Heath | 1000m | Good | Luke Nolen | 1:00.91 | - | 0 |
| 0.75L | $0.00 | |
| 6/8 | 18/10/2025 | 175 | G2 OPEN M 4U | $302,500.00 | Caulfield | 1400m | Good 4 | Luke Nolen | 57kg | 1:24.06 | 5-5-6 | 3 |
| 5.7L | $41.00 |
| 13/13 | 26/04/2025 | 14 | G2 OPEN FM 3U | $250,860.00 | Morphettville | 1600m | Good 4 | Blake Shinn | 57kg | 1:37.20 | 4-3-13 | 10 |
| 4.8L | $8.50 |
| 6/14 | 12/04/2025 | 21 | LR OPEN 3U | $200,000.00 | Bendigo | 1600m | Good 3 | Jye Mcneil | 56kg | 1:35.20 | 2-2-6 | 12 |
| 3.0L | $11.00 |
| 6/13 | 22/03/2025 | 14 | G2 OPEN FM 3U | $300,000.00 | Moonee Valley | 1600m | Soft 6 | Jye Mcneil | 57kg | 1:38.30 | 7-5-6 | 11 |
| 8.5L | $11.00 |
| 3/10 | 08/03/2025 | 133 | G3 OPEN | $202,700.00 | Flemington | 1400m | Good 4 | Jye Mcneil | 54kg | 1:21.68 | 7-8-3 | 6 |
| 5.0L | $12.00 |
Jockey: Luke Nolen
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Mare back from a spell of four months. Has placed previously first up from a break. Finished off last preparation seventh of 9 at Flemington in the LR Kensington December 31 over 1400m, 5.5 len behind Zou Sensation with 54kg at $19. First up last campaign sixth of 9 at Caulfield Mares-Swp September 20 over 1200m, 2.25 len behind Miraval Rose with 55kg at $8.50. Best goes close, watch for her late.
Last Starts 9 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/6 | 23/04/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Caulfield Heath | 1000m | Good | Luke Currie | 1:01.03 | - | 0 |
| 0.75L | $0.00 | |
| 8/9 | 14/04/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Pakenham | 800m | Ben Allen | 0:49.45 | - | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 | ||
| 7/9 | 31/12/2025 | 18 | LR OPEN 3U | $175,000.00 | Flemington | 1400m | Good 4 | Craig Williams | 54kg | 1:22.29 | 9-9-7 | 9 |
| 5.5L | $19.00 |
| 8/14 | 13/12/2025 | 28 | OPEN 3U | $1,000,000.00 | Pakenham | 1400m | Good 4 | Michael Dee | 55kg | 1:22.92 | 11-12-8 | 3 |
| 3.2L | $21.00 |
| 4/9 | 15/11/2025 | 11 | G3 OPEN M 4U | $201,600.00 | Caulfield | 1600m | Good 4 | Luke Currie | 56kg | 1:38.71 | 8-7-4 | 7 |
| 0.8L | $3.70 |
| 2/14 | 04/11/2025 | 31 | G3 OPEN M 4U | $243,125.00 | Flemington | 1400m | Soft 5 | Daniel Stackhouse | 55kg | 1:24.00 | 13-12-2 | 9 |
| 0.3L | $41.00 |
| 7/10 | 04/10/2025 | 14 | G2 OPEN M 4U | $304,945.00 | Flemington | 1400m | Good 4 | Daniel Stackhouse | 55kg | 1:22.63 | 6-6-7 | 6 |
| 4.3L | $11.00 |
| 6/9 | 20/09/2025 | 147 | OPEN M 4U | $150,000.00 | Caulfield | 1200m | Good 4 | Daniel Stackhouse | 55kg | 1:09.90 | 7-7-6 | 6 |
| 2.2L | $8.50 |
Jockey: Craig Newitt
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Third-up today. Resuming 2nd of 12 at Ballarat Bm70 on April 3 over 1200m, nose behind Markdel carrying 58kg at $81. Second run from a spell 8th of 10 at Mornington F&M Bm70 on April 18 over 1200m, 4 len behind Not Surprised with 60kg at $8.50. Others preferred.
Last Starts 14 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/10 | 18/04/2026 | 15 | BM70 FM 3U | $80,000.00 | Mornington | 1200m | Good 4 | Patrick Moloney | 60kg | 1:11.56 | 7-7-8 | 7 |
| 4.0L | $8.50 |
| 2/12 | 03/04/2026 | 156 | BM70 3U | $80,000.00 | Ballarat | 1200m | Good 4 | Jake Duffy | 58kg | 1:09.97 | 11-9-2 | 9 |
| 0.1L | $81.00 |
| 1/9 | 24/03/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Echuca | 900m | Sarah Mcdonough | 0:54.60 | - | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 | ||
| 7/8 | 10/03/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Kilmore | 1000m | Good | Sarah Mcdonough | 0:59.11 | - | 0 |
| 7.9L | $0.00 | |
| 7/9 | 29/10/2025 | 17 | BM70 3U | $50,000.00 | Bendigo | 1300m | Good 3 | Nadia Daniels | 55.5kg | 1:17.01 | 7-7-7 | 7 |
| 6.5L | $51.00 |
| 12/14 | 12/10/2025 | 16 | BM70 3U | $100,000.00 | Seymour | 1400m | Good 4 | Daniel Stackhouse | 59.5kg | 1:24.39 | 4-5-12 | 8 |
| 11.0L | $21.00 |
| 3/14 | 26/09/2025 | 69 | BM70 3U | $100,000.00 | Benalla | 1406m | Good 3 | Jake Duffy | 59.5kg | 1:23.63 | 2-2-3 | 14 |
| 0.8L | $21.00 |
| 8/10 | 19/07/2025 | 11 | BM78 FM | $80,000.00 | Flemington | 1600m | Soft 5 | Hannah Edgley | 54.5kg | 1:38.55 | 3-5-8 | 1 |
| 3.1L | $21.00 |
Jockey: Harry Coffey
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Third-up today and won third-up in the past. Resuming 5th of 8 at Caulfield Vgold Distaff on March 14 over 1400m, 2 len behind Betwitchery with 54kg at $31. Second-up gave a sight but was run down late 2nd of 7 at Sandown-Lakeside Bm66 on April 6 over 1400m, neck behind Fire Tribe with 58.5kg at $2.70. Can give cheek.
Last Starts 26 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/7 | 06/04/2026 | 23 | BM66 3U | $60,000.00 | Sandown-Lakeside | 1400m | Good 4 | Sarah Field | 58.5kg | 1:23.55 | 1-1-2 | 7 |
| 0.3L | $2.70 |
| 5/8 | 14/03/2026 | 85 | Qlty FM 3U | $200,000.00 | Caulfield | 1400m | Good 4 | Teo Nugent | 54kg | 1:23.08 | 1-2-5 | 2 |
| 1.9L | $31.00 |
| 3/9 | 07/03/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Corowa | 900m | Good | Jason Lyon | 0:51.26 | - | 0 |
| 3.41L | $0.00 | |
| 3/6 | 19/12/2025 | 21 | BM72 FM 3U | $60,000.00 | Canterbury | 1550m | Good 4 | Coriah Keatings | 56kg | 1:32.62 | 1-1-3 | 2 |
| 1.0L | $3.80 |
| 1/12 | 28/11/2025 | 35 | BM70 3U | $40,000.00 | Wodonga | 1300m | Good 3 | Sarah Field | 56kg | 1:15.71 | 1-1-1 | 1 |
| 1.8L | $2.15 |
| 8/9 | 24/10/2025 | 19 | BM70 FM 3U | $130,000.00 | Moonee Valley | 1600m | Good 4 | Emily Pozman | 56.5kg | 1:36.10 | 2-2-8 | 6 |
| 11.2L | $10.00 |
| 1/14 | 05/10/2025 | 19 | BM66 3U | $35,000.00 | Bendigo | 1500m | Good 4 | Sarah Field | 54.5kg | 1:29.69 | 1-1-1 | 2 |
| 3.0L | $14.00 |
| 3/4 | 06/08/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Wodonga | 900m | 0:55.39 | - | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 |
Jockey: Jordan Childs
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
At the latest run tracked the speed and boxed on steadily 5th of 8 at Mornington F&M Bm74 on April 18 over 1600m, 2.5 len behind Seafall with 58kg at $6.50. Before that 2nd in a small field at Cranbourne Bm70 on April 3 over 1600m, neck behind On Broadway with 56kg at $3.30. Risking.
Last Starts 14 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/8 | 18/04/2026 | 15 | BM74 FM 3U | $130,000.00 | Mornington | 1600m | Good 4 | Ben Allen | 58kg | 1:39.29 | 2-2-5 | 4 |
| 2.4L | $6.50 |
| 2/4 | 03/04/2026 | 23 | BM70 | $40,000.00 | Cranbourne | 1600m | Good 3 | Emily Pozman | 56kg | 1:36.50 | 2-2-2 | 2 |
| 0.3L | $3.30 |
| 4/7 | 11/03/2026 | 14 | BM70 FM 3U | $55,000.00 | Sandown-Hillside | 1600m | Good 4 | Jackson Radley | 58kg | 1:40.28 | 2-1-4 | 7 |
| 5.5L | $8.50 |
| 5/9 | 25/02/2026 | 136 | BM74 FM 3U | $55,000.00 | Sandown-Hillside | 1400m | Soft 5 | Jordan Childs | 59kg | 1:25.17 | 3-3-5 | 2 |
| 3.8L | $11.00 |
| 2/12 | 09/02/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Cranbourne | 1000m | Jordan Childs | 0:59.42 | - | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 | ||
| 4/9 | 26/01/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Cranbourne | 800m | Jordan Childs | 0:45.94 | - | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 | ||
| 14/14 | 12/10/2025 | 22 | BM75 3U | $31,000.00 | Rotorua | 1400m | Soft 7 | Matthew Cameron | 56kg | 1:26.02 | 11-10-14 | 13 |
| 13.9L | $16.80 |
| 8/13 | 20/09/2025 | 34 | BM75 3U | $44,000.00 | Ellerslie | 1600m | Good 4 | George Rooke | 56kg | 1:38.69 | 3-3-8 | 9 |
| 2.4L | $8.20 |