Bendigo   02 May 2026
 
GOING: G(4)

Ladbrokes VOBIS Gold Rush 1100m

Track: GOOD 4   Clouds (Max: 24)   Rail: True Entire Circuit.  

Many of these two-year-olds step out for the first time so a strong pace is anticipated. Siding with one of the newcomers, MARFFIANO (6) who is a colt by Home Affairs out of a speedy mare Miss Iano for the Hayes yard. He looked very smart winning a recent jumpout and the stable are very good with their juveniles. He can take it right up to THE SPEED MACHINE (2) who has done nothing wrong in two wins to date, too fast at Mornington again last time. The time was just fair and now to 1100m but he'll give you a huge sight again. LOCARD (11) is a well bred filly by Blue Point out of Golden Slipper winner Forensics. She's done enough at the jumpouts to suggest she'll run a strong race. RESONANT (7) is a colt by Spirit Of Boom for the Hayes yard who looks sharp and ready to go, respecting. SHAMAKITA (8) is a Shamus Award gelding for the Stokes yard who has won a jumpout showing speed and can figure. SUGGESTED PLAY: Marffiano to win.
1 10x34 KNURL
TONY & CALVIN MCEVOY
2YO  BROWN  GELDING 58.0KG
Godolphin
Dual acceptor. Third-up today. Resuming 3rd of 12 at Caulfield Vobis Showdown on March 14 over 1200m, 5.5 len behind Big Wigs carrying 58kg at $10. Second-up 4th of 7 at Mornington 2yo SW on April 18 over 1000m, 3.5 len behind The Speed Machine carrying 58kg at $4.40. Has a bit to find on last start.
9
HARRY COFFEY
Royal Blue
2 11 THE SPEED MACHINE
MICK PRICE & MICHAEL KENT JNR
2YO  BAY  GELDING 58.0KG
R W Alteri, W Alteri & Mrs K Alteri
Puts an unbeaten record on the line. When well in the market on debut, won by 3 len at Morphettville Parks 2yo C&G Bm68 March 21 over 1000m defeating Vandaross carrying 57kg at $2. Last start won by a neck at Mornington 2yo SW April 18 over 1000m defeating Luna Vega with 58kg at $3. Has done nothing wrong and will take plenty of catching.
4
THOMAS STOCKDALE
Red, Green And White Armbands
3 2 RUNNING RICH
JARROD ROBINSON
2YO  CHESTNUT  GELDING 58.0KG
S A Hurrey, M Buckley, D Murrell, Mrs R Murrel, N Burls, G Kennedy, Mrs L Bannan & A Bannan
Dual acceptor. At debut, sat on speed throughout when 2nd of 12 at Echuca 2yo Mdn-Sw on April 16 over 1100m, 2 len behind Mull Of Kintyre with 58kg at $9. This will test.
8
C NEWITT
White, Emerald Green Stars, Seams Sleeves, Star Cap
4 6 FONTEIN JEWEL
BEN BRISBOURNE
2YO  BAY  COLT 58.0KG
C J Morey & T R Hurford
At debut, 6th of 12 at Echuca 2yo Mdn-Sw on April 16 over 1100m, 7 len behind Mull Of Kintyre carrying 58kg at $6. Needs significant improvement to feature.
6
LACHLAN KING
Red, White Horseshoe, Hooped Sleeves
5 KING WINSTON
GREG EURELL
2YO  BAY  GELDING 58.0KG
Pretty Hill (Mgr: T Coen), Maisey King Pty Ltd Racing, S J Steegstra, J L Mayes, Ms J Keddie, J P Accurso, P Foyster, D P Ashworth, P V W Kruining, Mrs J F Watson, Mekem Racing Syndicate, S W Avery, KDH Racing, J M B Cashmore, D P Wilson, B Daly, Miss L Richardson, S G Arms, L K Quigg & D C Biviano
Gelding by Churchill making his first appearance. Finished fourth in a Cranbourne jump-out on April 13. See this one.
14
DAMIEN THORNTON
Green And Burgundy Halves, Burgundy Diamond, Hooped Sleeves, Green Cap With Burgundy Diamond
6 MARFFIANO
BEN, WILL & JD HAYES
2YO  BAY  COLT 58.0KG
Laurel Oak Bloodstock, Racing Fans 2, P Sweeney, M Gray-Spencer, S Jenkins, Parsons Creek, Boutique Racing, M Kirwan, Shear Luck, Neil Douglas Racing, R Cullen, I Mathieson, M Riley, D Gremmo, A Fitzgerald, G1G Colts & Breeding Pty Ltd, Laurel Oak Ian, Laurel Oak Ian 2 & Lindsay Park Lads
Dual acceptor. Two-year-old colt (Home Affairs - Miss Iano). Ben, Will & Jd Hayes has him primed for this with four recent trials leading in today's debut. Ran 3rd in a trial at Caulfield Heath over 850m on April 23. Looks very smart and can win this.
5
DECLAN BATES
White, Green Crossed Sashes, Red Sleeves And Cap
7 RESONANT
BEN, WILL & JD HAYES
2YO  BAY  COLT 58.0KG
Godolphin
Dual acceptor. Two-year-old colt making debut by Spirit Of Boom out of Cristobal. Won a barrier trial at Caulfield Heath over 850m April 23. Looks a sharp colt who can win this.
3
L NOLEN
Royal Blue
8 SHAMAKITA
PHILLIP STOKES
2YO  GR/BL  GELDING 58.0KG
Wylie Dalziel Roy Higgins Racing (Mgr: W J Dalziel), Rosemont Stud Pty Ltd (Mgr: A P Mithen), R G Edge, Morport (Mgr: Mrs R V Malseed), Mrs B A Bourke, Miss T P S Hull, Mrs N Mckinnon, J Reuther, S F Yeates, B Russell, T J Victor, P G Spiers, J M Baker & Uncle Svens Racing (Mgr: J J Girke)
Gelding by Shamus Award on debut. Won a Cranbourne jump-out on April 20. Bold showing expected on the back of a recent trial win.
10
BEAU MERTENS
White, Red Gatecrasher, Royal Blue And White Spots Sleeves And Cap
9 0x TANDARRA
ROD SYMONS
2YO  B/BR  COLT 58.0KG
R G Symons, S Ousley, M J Doyle & J M Symons
Resumes from a spell after only one run when raced behind the speed prior to fading to run last of 11 at Ballarat 2yo Mdn-Sw on February 22 over 1100m, 14 len behind Medicinal with 58kg at $101. Prefer to see how he returns.
4
J NOONAN
Gold Black Yoke
10 15x DIVINE DOT
JOHN MCARDLE
2YO  BAY  FILLY 56.0KG
Ms B M McArdle, B G Mcilwaine, Mrs H D Mcilwaine, Miss J A Roche, Miss E Roche, G H Mcilwaine, N J McIlwaine, Mrs K J McIlwaine & J Barclay
Resuming. Finished off last campaign fifth of 8 at Geelong Geelong Diamond January 3 over 1100m, 5.5 len behind Moana Spirit with 55kg at $12. On debut won by 2.75 len Mornington 2yo Mdn-Sw December 23 over 1200m defeating Regal Banter with 56kg at $1.95. Resumes after a recent trial win. Watch the betting.
10
JORDAN CHILDS
Navy, Lime Diamond Band And Sleeves, Navy Cap, Lime Diamond
11 LOCARD
CIARON MAHER
2YO  BAY  FILLY 56.0KG
Godolphin
Two-year-old filly making debut by Blue Point out of Forensics. Was runner-up in a jump-out at Cranbourne on March 30. After that ran 3rd in a Cranbourne jump-out on April 13. Looks handy and is bred to be good, respecting.
7
BEN ALLEN
Royal Blue
12 SASHIKO
BEN, WILL & JD HAYES
2YO  BROWN  FILLY 56.0KG
Godolphin
Dual acceptor. Filly by Street Boss making her first appearance. Was runner-up in a jump-out at Flemington on April 24. Wouldn't shock.
1
LOGAN BATES
Royal Blue
13 TIFFANY
TONY & CALVIN MCEVOY
2YO  BAY  FILLY 56.0KG
Rosemont Stud Pty Ltd (Mgr: A P Mithen)
First start. By leading sire Zoustar out of True Excelsior. Was runner-up in a jump-out at Flemington on April 24. Can run well from a good gate.
2
JETT STANLEY
Red, White Gatecrasher
14 VIXEN VIBES
MARK & LEVI KAVANAGH
2YO  BAY  FILLY 56.0KG
Mrs C L Kavanagh & Collins St Partners (Mgr: B N Griffith)
Filly by Foxwedge facing the starter for the first time. Finished sixth in a Flemington jump-out on April 17. Breaks from a low barrier draw but prepared to give her this run.
3
FRED W KERSLEY
Royal Blue, Red Cross, White Sleeves, Quartered Cap