Bendigo   02 May 2026
 
GOING: G(4)

SEN Bendigo Guineas 1400m

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

Keen tempo with Bacash and Fastobullet prominent. GOLD COAST BELLE (7) is a very progressive filly who can measure up to these. She's won her past two, sitting on speed at Caulfield against the older mares last start and putting a gap on them in the straight. She keeps hinting there's more to offer and she should take beating again. BACASH (3) looks a danger. Two runs back have been full of merit, beaten a head fresh at Flemington then sticking on gamely for third behind a very talented one last time. 1400m third up is perfect and he draws to sit in the first few with ease. TRAPDOOR (11) sat on speed in a very slow race over 1600m last time and dashed well. The win prior over Nobler reads quite well with that horse winning in Sydney last Saturday and back to a strongly run 1400m could suit better. Wary of THE VOLTA (15) who charged home first up at Mornington over 1200m. The second to Sass Appeal before a spell reads very well now. BEL MEZYAAN (12) was unsuited back in trip last time as favourite, look for improvement from a good draw SUGGESTED PLAY: Backing Gold Coast Belle & Bacash.
1 16x25 BURMA STAR
CHRIS WALLER
3YO  BAY  COLT 60.0KG
Godolphin
Dual acceptor. Third-up today and placed third-up in the past. Resuming 2nd of 7 at Flemington 3yo Qlty on March 7 over 1100m, 1.3 len behind Legacy Bound carrying 56.5kg at $8. Second run from a spell 5th of 7 at Caulfield 3yo Hcp on April 11 over 1200m, slow going 5 len behind Oliveanotherday with 58.5kg at $5.50. Can forgive last one, possible improver at odds.
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FRED W KERSLEY
Royal Blue
2 218x7 PRESTIGE FOREVER
JULIUS SANDHU
3YO  BAY  COLT 60.0KG
T F Yeung
Second-up. First-up after a year ran last of 7 at Caulfield 3yo Hcp on April 11 over 1200m, slow going 5.5 len behind Oliveanotherday carrying 57kg at $12. Previously second-up ran on from midfield and won by 4 len at Moonee Valley LR St Albans Stks March 22 2025 over 1200m on a soft track defeating Chergui carrying 58kg at $3.60. See this one as well.
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BEAU MERTENS
Lime Green, Orange Star, Yellow Sleeves, Orange Spots And Cap, Purple Stars
3 10x33 BACASH
BEN, WILL & JD HAYES
3YO  BAY  GELDING 59.0KG
N Marinelli, Mrs S Marinelli, M Ali, R Jarvis, Mrs S Jarvis, Mrs S Lilley, Mrs C Paisley, K Paisley, K Sutherland, Mrs A Sutherland, Mes Chevaux (P Athanasakos), S Pickworth, B Sutherland, B Wilson, J Jarvis, Mrs S Montague, Ms F Perkins, M Bacash, Lilley Montague (D Lilley) & E Scholz
Third-up today and placed third-up in the past. Resuming gave a sight but was run down late 3rd of 9 at Flemington in the LR Moomba Plate on March 28 over 1100m, in the wet; head behind Thanks Gorgeous carrying 57kg at $31. Second-up 3rd of 7 at Caulfield 3yo Hcp on April 11 over 1200m, slow going 3.5 len behind Oliveanotherday carrying 56kg at $3.80. Ready to peak now out to 1400m and draws perfectly.
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LOGAN BATES
Red, Red Apple, Green Leaf Inside White Band
4 2x00x HIDDEN ACHIEVEMENT
CHRIS WALLER
3YO  BAY  COLT 59.0KG
Yu Long Investments (Mgr: Y Zhang)
Dual acceptor. Resuming. Finished off last preparation 12th of 15 at Flemington in the LR Springtime Stak November 4 over 1400m, soft track; 7 len behind Burma Star carrying 60kg at $26. Previously first up; ran last of 12 at Rosehill in the G2 Run To Rose September 13 over 1200m, soft track; 9 len behind Tempted carrying 55kg at $81. Prepared to give him this one.
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FRED W KERSLEY
Bottle Green, White Checked Sleeves, White Cap
5 17x36 MALDINI
PETER G MOODY & KATHERINE COLEMAN
3YO  BROWN  GELDING 59.0KG
Rosemont Stud, Makybe Racing & Breeding, L Savige, C Fisher, J Casey, Cake Alliance, C Leslie, Madden B'stock, Werrett B'stock, Matha B'stock, G1G Colts & Breeding, Glentree Racing, B F J Bloodstock, MVL No 1, Iskander Racing & Breeding, B Spicer, Rosemont Alliance 4, Up You Go Racing & P Hickman
Third-up today and placed third-up previously. First-up raced on speed throughout when 3rd of 8 at Cranbourne Bm70 on April 3 over 1200m, 2.5 len behind Lim's Bighorn carrying 59kg at $4.40. Second-up sat on the speed and boxed on steadily 6th of 9 at Mornington Bm78 on April 18 over 1200m, 2.25 len behind Celsius Star with 54.5kg at $16. Looks tested in this field.
9
JETT STANLEY
Red, White Gatecrasher, Half Navy Sleeve With Gold Victorian Alliance Logo
6 107x9 CHERISH ME
CIARON MAHER
3YO  BAY  FILLY 57.0KG
L G C Le Metayer, J L Katelanis, P H Hunt, Miss W J Williams, C J Atkins, M D Delbridge, A P Lathlean, M S Patterson, S J O'Rourke & Ms C Kupeckyj
Second-up. First-up after six months eased back early on 9th of 12 at Caulfield 3yo F Hcp on April 4 over 1200m, 4.5 len behind Extragalactic with 56.5kg at $13. Previously second-up won by a head at Moonee Valley 3yo F SWP August 23 over 1200m on a rain affected track defeating Angel Ladder carrying 57kg at $3.40. Needs to lift.
3
THOMAS STOCKDALE
Light Blue, Dark Blue Checked Sash And Cap
7 x1211 GOLD COAST BELLE
DANNY O'BRIEN
3YO  BAY  FILLY 57.0KG
J R Wheeler
Dual acceptor. Chasing a hat-trick. Most recently favourite; raced right near the speed and boxed on; won by 2.25 len at Caulfield F&M Bm74 April 11 over 1400m on a soft track defeating Terrestar with 57kg at $2.30. Before that favourite; ran on from midfield and won by 2.5 len at Sandown-Lakeside 3yo F Bm64 March 25 over 1400m in soft going defeating Dirty Look carrying 59.5kg at $2.70. Very progressive filly who looks set to measure up.
7
JORDAN CHILDS
Orange, Blue Halves, White 'G' Logo, Quartered Cap
8 x4442 WISE INLAW
PETER G MOODY & KATHERINE COLEMAN
3YO  BR/BL  GELDING 57.0KG
K S Chung & M W Chung
Form hard to fault. Most recently took up a position near the tail 2nd of 10 at Sandown-Lakeside 3yo Bm74 on April 15 over 1400m, on a slow track; 1.5 len behind Jett Smash carrying 57kg at $3.50. The run before that sat on the speed and boxed on steadily 4th of 10 at Flemington 3yo Hcp on March 28 over 1400m, on heavy track; 2 len behind Exit with 55.5kg at $4.20. Can sneak into the finish.
6
L NOLEN
Purple, Emerald Green Sash And Armbands, Quartered Cap
9 1x111 JETT SMASH
DANNY O'BRIEN
3YO  B/BR  GELDING 57.0KG
J Horvat & B Da Silva Jorge
Recent form sound. Last start won by 1.5 len at Sandown-Lakeside 3yo Bm74 April 15 over 1400m on a soft track defeating Wise Inlaw carrying 58kg at $11. The run before that won by 0.8 len at Pakenham 3yo Bm64 March 26 over 1200m in soft going defeating Toy Queen with 61kg at $3.20. Flying, have to respect again.
7
DAMIEN THORNTON
Yellow, Black Shamrock, Armbands And Cap
10 x1480 ONAVUITTON
SIMON ZAHRA
3YO  BAY  GELDING 57.0KG
J Docherty, Mrs A Kempster, KILA Racing, Mrs K Franklin, M Ehmer, B Morcomb, Corces, J L Reid, Pioneer Walk, Goonawarriors, Emerald Girls, A W Bruhn, R R Stephens, P Christodoulou, A J Page, Goonawarra Golf Club 1, D Headrick, R Scanlon, The Sentimental Blokes & J Rayner
Comes off a 42 day let-up. Last start ran last of 12 at Caulfield in the G2 Alister Clark on March 21 over 2000m, 7 len behind Roulette King with 57kg at $26. The run before that from last on the turn 8th of 10 at Flemington in the G1 Aust Gns on February 28 over 1600m, 3.5 len behind Observer carrying 57kg at $51. Doesn't set up well.
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RYAN HOUSTON
Red, Black Swan In Circle And Sleeves, Black And White Checked Cap
11 2x213 TRAPDOOR
M, W & J HAWKES
3YO  BROWN  GELDING 57.0KG
R & C Legh Racing Pty Ltd (Mgr: R P Legh), B & C Thoroughbreds Pty Ltd (Mgr: B A Dorman) & Pulitano Thoroughbreds Pty Ltd (Mgr: G Pulitano)
Recent form sound. At the latest run sat on the speed and boxed on steadily 3rd of 12 at Caulfield Bm74 on April 11 over 1600m, slow going head behind Oceana Dream with 56.5kg at $3.10. Before that raced right near the speed and boxed on; won by 1.5 len at Sandown-Lakeside Bm70 March 25 over 1400m on a rain affected track defeating Nobler carrying 56.5kg at $2.10. Dashed well last time and can progress further here.
8
HARRY COFFEY
Navy Blue, Gold Lightning Bolt, Gold And White Armbands, Gold Cap
12 3113 BEL MEZYAAN
JEROME HUNTER
3YO  BROWN  GELDING 57.0KG
G A Gathercole
Form hard to fault. At the latest run 3rd of 8 at Sandown-Lakeside Bm66apprentices on April 15 over 1200m, slow going 2.25 len behind Persian Caviar with 57.5kg at $2.10. The race before that favourite; came from midfield and won by a neck at Sandown-Hillside 3yo Bm64 February 25 over 1500m on a rain affected track defeating Suze Spritz with 59.5kg at $3.20. Had things against last time, this trip suits better.
2
C NEWITT
Lime And Royal Blue Checks, Lime Sleeves And Cap
13 14x1 HUMBLE TRADER
GREG EURELL
3YO  CHESTNUT  GELDING 57.0KG
C J Forbes, Mrs V A Forbes, Kariba Racing (Mgr: C Dziedzic), G B Ward, Mrs E A Eurell, S K McNamara, S Borg, A Borg, Memkumo No1 Syndicate (Mgr: G Mayne), A F C Boys (Mgr: S W Avery), Three Of Us (Mgr: J R Brownley), D C Biviano, T Christoforou, G Colangeli & G Papageorgiou
Second run back. First-up after eight months won by a nose at Pakenham Cl1 April 9 over 1200m on a rain affected track defeating Bajaria with 59.5kg at $3.70. Previously second-up 4th of 7 at Sandown-Hillside 3yo Bm64 on September 3 over 1300m, 3 len behind Vivid Sun with 60kg at $3.50. Harder now, each way.
15
BEN ALLEN
White, Red Twin City Emblem, Red Sleeves And Cap
14 11x01 ONE MORE SONG
AARON BAIN & NED TAYLOR
3YO  BAY  FILLY 56.0KG
Angaston Park SA (Mgr: W G Mitchell)
Dual acceptor. Third-up today. First-up ran last of 12 at Morphettville Parks 0-64 on March 14 over 1250m, 5 len behind Cork Harbour carrying 56.5kg at $4.40. Second-up settled well back; won by a nose at Oakbank Shillabeer April 4 over 1400m defeating Boolcunda Dawn with 54kg at $3.60. Will need to do even more.
1
PATRICK MOLONEY
Bottle Green, Red Yoke, Bottle Green Sleeves With Red Halves, Red Cap
15 122x2 THE VOLTA
JOHN MOLONEY
3YO  B/BR  FILLY 55.0KG
J F Moloney, S Sewgoolam, Dr C M Sewgoolam, Sewgoolam Racing Connection (Mgr: Dr H Sewgoolam), Miranda Park Stud (Mgr: G W O'Meara), Dr M H Rose, A Cammaroto, M L Rowland, Mrs A J Casey, JCR Thoroughbreds (Mgr: P Henson), D I Erlich, B J Cannon, C J Williamson, M C Wade & P B Comley
Second run back. First-up after three months came home strongly from last on the turn; 2nd of 10 at Mornington 3yo F Hcp on April 18 over 1200m, nose behind Torsheen carrying 56kg at $7.50. Previously second-up won by 0.8 len at Cranbourne Cl1 December 12 over 1200m defeating Les Braves carrying 55.5kg at $5. Big splits fresh and will take holding out.
5
J NOONAN
Green, White Cap
16 x4676 CHATEAU EZE
MARK WALKER
4YO  BROWN  FILLY 55.0KG
Fairway Thoroughbreds (Mgr: J Camilleri)
Last start 6th of 10 at Mornington 3yo F Hcp on April 18 over 1200m, 3.5 len behind Torsheen carrying 56kg at $5.50. Before that 7th of 12 at Caulfield 3yo F Hcp on April 4 over 1200m, 3 len behind Extragalactic carrying 56kg at $5.50. Just battling, best would give her a chance.
10
LUKE CARTWRIGHT
White, Green And Yellow Checked Sash And Cap
17 357x4 SULEK
DOMINIC SUTTON
3YO  CHESTNUT  GELDING 57.0KG
Sutton Racing Pty Ltd (Mgr: D E A Sutton), S Chappell, S Andrew, N Sutton, Monument Hill (Mgr: G P Theodore) & T Askew
Second run back. First-up after five months 4th in a small field at Pakenham 3yo Bm64 on April 16 over 1200m, on rain affected going; 4 len behind Purple Streak carrying 61.5kg at $3. Previously second-up won by 0.8 len at Sandown-Hillside Mdn-Sw October 1 over 1400m defeating Snitz Sonic carrying 57kg at $3.20. Will need to do a bit more.
12
DECLAN BATES
Black, Orange Vee, Hooped Sleeves
18 21343 KEEP IT REAL
J G SYMONS & S LAXON
3YO  B/BR  GELDING 57.0KG
G P Brilley, Mrs J M Brilley, S W Newell, L Pavlovic, Bedson & Momsen Racing (Mgr: Ms T A Bedson), S Worsley, D E Larkin, R Bastow, Mrs M A Edgar, Mrs V M Chisholm, Mrs N Reid, Coco's Crew & S F Single
At the latest run tracked the speed and boxed on steadily 3rd of 10 at Sandown-Lakeside 3yo Bm74 on April 15 over 1400m, slow going 2.5 len behind Jett Smash carrying 54kg at $14. The race before that 4th of 8 at Caulfield Heath 3yo Bm66 on March 18 over 1200m, 5 len behind Oliveanotherday with 58kg at $31. Going okay but has a bit to find.
13
DYLAN DUNN
Black, White Sash, Diamond Armbands, Hooped Cap
19 23x31 FASTOBULLET
GREG EURELL
3YO  BAY  GELDING 57.0KG
S N M M Australia (Mgr: S Wang)
Third-up today and placed third-up in the past. First-up set the pace for much of the race 3rd of 7 at Sandown-Lakeside 3yo Mdn-Sw on March 25 over 1200m, on a slow track; 2.5 len behind Santana with 58kg at $7. Second run from a spell raced right near the speed and boxed on; won by 2 len at Cranbourne Mdn-Sw April 10 over 1300m in soft going defeating Jetsetter Jack with 58kg at $2.40. Handy sort but this looks a bit tough.
4
ZAC SPAIN
Brown, Tangerine Horseshoe And Head, Seams Sleeves, Horseshoe Cap
20 3x418 ON THE PROWL
GAVIN BEDGGOOD
3YO  CHESTNUT  GELDING 57.0KG
Mrs L Joyce, Mrs M MacMichael & D Boxall
Last start 8th of 12 at Mornington 3yo SWP on April 18 over 1600m, 4 len behind Pavlich carrying 57kg at $18. Before that ran on from midfield and won by 2.5 len at Pakenham Mdn-Sw March 26 over 1400m on a heavy track defeating Fatty Finn with 59kg at $3.10. Rough hope at best.
1
J MASKIELL
Red, White Diamond, Halved Sleeves, White Cap, Red Stripe And Pom Pom