Bendigo 02 May 2026
GOING: G(4)
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Ladbrokes Golden Mile 1600m Track: GOOD 4 Clouds (Max: 24) Rail: True Entire Circuit. |
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Al Duca, El Rocko and Scheelite will not hold back as they vie for the lead from Verdad and Chief Little Rock. Cracking edition of the Golden Mile, and the betting will be a huge factor with ZAHRANN (5), an import now with Ciaron Maher. He was last seen starting $6.50 in a G1 Irish Champion Stakes won by a very, very good horse in Delacroix. Zahrann was well beaten there but his G3 win prior was soft against some handy ones. Four trials suggests intent and if he brings that form, expect him to go close. AL DUCA (6) is the fit, in form horse who will take a power of beating. He's been tough at his past two victories, winning the Listed Anniversary Vase on wet ground at Caulfield last time. He'll push on and give a huge sight. VON HAUKE (2) and HUGHES (3) come through the G3 Victoria Handicap. Hughes won that in good time but the track was playing very fast that day. Von Hauke was first up and got home very well, love him getting to a mile second up. ENXUTO (8) is fresh into this having struggled on soft ground in Sydney last time. He needs another win but he's absolutely good enough. SUGGESTED PLAY: Backing Zahrann & Von Hauke.
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| 1 | 174x4 |
OSIPENKO
CHRIS WALLER 6YO BAY GELDING 60.0KG C J Waller, I Bruce, F W Cook, Mrs C M Cook, P Y W Ng, Mrs R B McLaren, R J Shrimpton, N Lillie, Mrs J Lillie & World Series Group (Mgr: S Triplett) Dual acceptor. Second-up. First-up after four months 4th of 15 at Caulfield in the G3 Vic Hcp on April 4 over 1400m, 3 len behind Hughes with 57.5kg at $26. Previously second-up came home strongly from last on the turn; 3rd of 10 at Rosehill in the G2 Shannon on September 27 over 1500m, 2.25 len behind Waterford carrying 56.5kg at $16. Good return, just not sure where he gets to from the draw. |
10 FRED W KERSLEY |
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| 2 | 316x5 |
VON HAUKE
CLIFF BROWN 6YO BAY GELDING 60.0KG Barree Pastoral Co Pty Ltd (Mgr: G B Whittenbury) & Imperial Racing Stable (Mgr: M Harding) Second-up. First-up after five months 5th of 15 at Caulfield in the G3 Vic Hcp on April 4 over 1400m, 3 len behind Hughes with 57.5kg at $26. Previously second-up from last on the turn 7th of 12 at Sandown-Hillside in the G3 Sand Stks on September 27 over 1500m, 4 len behind Evaporate carrying 54kg at $31. Charged home fresh and that sets him up well for this. |
6 HARRY COFFEY |
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| 3 | 62711 |
HUGHES
GAVIN BEDGGOOD 6YO BAY GELDING 59.0KG R T D Racing, C McLeish, M J Norton, J E Mahony, R L Henriksen, Fabanden, D L O'Hanlon, A P Grant, BRES Racing, S Arena, K C C Group, S Saint-John, A Arena, Mrs L Arena, R Closter, S D Closter, B Polson, Don't Tell The Bride, G&C Bayview & Roll The Dice Women Chasing a hat-trick. Most recently came from midfield and won by 1.5 len at Caulfield G3 Vic Hcp April 4 over 1400m defeating Athanatos with 54kg at $19. Before that won by a nose at Echuca Echa Cup March 8 over 1400m defeating Justadeel carrying 60kg at $7.50. Won in fast time latest, just needs to tick the mile box. |
8 JETT STANLEY |
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| 4 | 15375 |
HOLYMANZ
CIARON MAHER 6YO CHESTNUT GELDING 57.0KG B J Lindsay, Mrs J E A Lindsay & N De Chambure Returns from a 35-day let-up. At the latest run 5th of 13 at Flemington Hcp on March 28 over 1600m, on a slow track; 3.5 len behind Al Duca with 59.5kg at $18. The run before that sat behind the speed prior to fading 7th of 10 at Flemington in the G2 Blamey on February 28 over 1600m, 3.5 len behind Birdman with 56kg at $9. Consistent, he should run another good race. |
1 BEN ALLEN |
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| 5 | 1217x |
ZAHRANN
CIARON MAHER 4YO BAY HORSE 57.0KG A Kheir, R Mesiano, Ms F Warner, D Strano, B J O'Brien, Mrs M T Greenhalgh, Deg Racing, Werrett Bloodstock Pty Ltd, Madden Bloodstock, L Petagna, D Buzadzic, D Hope, A Sass, S Sass, A K Racing, Carty Racing, B R C Racing & J A O'Neill Resuming after a eight months break. Finished off last preparation second last of 8 at Leopardstown in the G1 Irish Champion September 13 over 2011m, 10 len behind Delacroix carrying 58.5kg at $6.50. On debut second of 12 at Navan April 8 2025 over 1609m, a head behind Mississippi River with 60kg at $6. Boasts outstanding form lines overseas, keep very safe. |
5 THOMAS STOCKDALE |
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| 6 | 1x211 |
AL DUCA
ANTHONY & SAM FREEDMAN 5YO BROWN GELDING 57.0KG Mrs B K Saunders, B A E Saunders & Mrs R R K Chidley Racing well recently. At the latest run favourite; won by a head at Caulfield LR Anniv Vase April 11 over 1600m on a soft track defeating Taken carrying 54kg at $3.50. Before that favourite; won by a long-neck at Flemington Hcp March 28 over 1600m in soft going defeating Taken carrying 54kg at $3.90. Flying, will cross and give a huge sight again. |
13 DECLAN BATES |
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| 7 | 0x510 |
SCHEELITE
KEN & KASEY KEYS 5YO BAY GELDING 57.0KG Mrs L A Keys, K M Keys, Mrs D Sventek, B Sventek, P J Heffernan, J Sharrock, Mrs B March, G March, C Parkinson, A Smith & Mrs D Brand Last start ran last of 16 at Randwick in the G1 Doncaster on April 4 over 1600m, on a slow track; 17 len behind Sheza Alibi carrying 50kg at $101. The race before that won by 1.3 len at Flemington G3 Shaftesbury Ave March 7 over 1400m defeating Here To Shock carrying 54kg at $15. Far better placed here, he could give a sight. |
12 JORDAN CHILDS |
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| 8 | x3239 |
ENXUTO
ROBBIE GRIFFITHS 5YO BAY GELDING 56.0KG R Griffiths, R & C Legh Racing Pty Ltd (Mgr: R Legh), J Matthews, N Matthews, Dr O Chan, Just Racing (Mgr: P W Elliott), T Dzelalija, Ms L Kuhl, T Holbrook, P Holbrook, W Jennings, A Penglase, M McKelvie, Mrs C Mckelvie, J Gunston, P Greentree & Aristia Park Bloodstock Pty Ltd (Mgr: J Guscic) Comes here off a 35-day let-up. Last start 9th of 11 at Rosehill in the G3 Donc Prel on March 28 over 1500m, on a slow track; 12 len behind Welwal carrying 53.5kg at $5. The start before that 3rd of 11 at Rosehill in the G2 Ajax on March 14 over 1500m, 0.7 len behind Cristal Clear carrying 53kg at $3.60. Can bounce back if he's near his best. |
3 PATRICK MOLONEY |
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| 9 | 4x805 |
EL ROCKO
JOHN MCARDLE 7YO BAY GELDING 55.0KG Redgum 2016 (Mgr: B J Clayton), Bromfield Park Pty Ltd (Mgr: W C Pearce), Red Baron Synd, M Sands, Handsome Chicks, Mrs R Perry, T Morrison, R De Silva, N Chaplin, J Azzopardi, N Jiang, Ms J Zha, Mrs X Zhang, D P B Racing, Dr O K Chan, Mrs L J Chan & C G Wheeler Last start sat on the speed and boxed on steadily 5th of 13 at Caulfield in the LR Anniv Vase on April 11 over 1600m, on a slow track; 4 len behind Al Duca carrying 54.5kg at $21. Before that raced on the pace before fading second last of 15 at Caulfield in the G3 Vic Hcp on April 4 over 1400m, 8 len behind Hughes carrying 54kg at $151. Fancy he needs it wet to have a sniff. |
8 L NOLEN |
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| 10 | 800x0 |
COASTWATCH
REECE GOODWIN 7YO BAY GELDING 54.0KG R J Goodwin, World Series Group (Mgr: S Triplett), M F Logan, D Brown, P J Menzies, G B Donelly, A C Drummond, S L Young, P Laspatzis, D B Northcott, Saniuqa7 Racing (Mgr: M De Navi), P E Hauff, M Langley, P Manzie, B Aidonis, M J Reszka, M Cottee, Mrs J Cottee, T Bishop & R A Smith Second-up. First-up after four months 10th of 15 at Caulfield in the G3 Vic Hcp on April 4 over 1400m, 6 len behind Hughes carrying 54kg at $101. Previously second-up 8th of 17 at Rosehill Alan Brown on October 11 over 1400m, 3 len behind Headley Grange with 54.5kg at $201. Not going well enough. |
4 LUKE CARTWRIGHT |
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| 11 | 53621 |
WONDER BOY
JEROME HUNTER 4YO BAY GELDING 54.0KG Graebar Park Pty Ltd (Mgr: G A Gathercole) Recent form sound. Last start favourite; won by 2 len at Mornington Bm84 April 18 over 1600m defeating Highlights carrying 61.5kg at $2.10. The start before that came from midfield; 2nd of 13 at Rosehill Bm88 on March 28 over 1400m, slow going 1.75 len behind Captain Furai with 59kg at $26. Plummets in weight off a big win, have to respect. |
7 C NEWITT |
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| 12 | 37234 |
VERDAD
ROBBIE GRIFFITHS 5YO BAY GELDING 54.0KG Mrs S G Griffiths, R D Griffiths, T S G Brown, Ms S Gnanalingam, Mrs K J Pearce, C Macek, J Morris, C Cowley, A J Lalor, W P Enright, D Shirley, Thin String Racing (Mgr: P McRedmond) & Princeton Thoroughbred Stud (Mgr: C W Pearce) Recent form sound. Last start 4th of 12 at Morphettville in the LR City Adelaide on April 11 over 1529m, on a slow track; 4 len behind Arran Bay with 56kg at $12. The start before that held ground to the line 3rd of 13 at Flemington Hcp on March 28 over 1600m, slow going 1.4 len behind Al Duca with 54kg at $12. Keeps racing well but probably finds a couple better again. |
2 BEAU MERTENS |
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| 13 | 310x0 |
CHIEF LITTLE ROCK
ANTHONY & SAM FREEDMAN 5YO BAY GELDING 54.0KG N C Williams & L J Williams Second run back. First-up after nearly two years ran last of 12 at Morphettville in the LR City Adelaide on April 11 over 1529m, on a slow track; 16 len behind Arran Bay carrying 55.5kg at $4.80. Previously second-up won by 4 len at Curragh G3 Gallinule Stks May 26 2024 over 2011m defeating Stromberg carrying 59.5kg at $3.80. Need to wait until he shows something. |
9 ZAC SPAIN |
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| 14 | 1571x |
SHOCKLETZ
CIARON MAHER 4YO BAY MARE 54.0KG Eales Racing Pty Ltd, Blur Racing Syndicate, M S Patterson, A J Sultana, Para-Dell Racing, J A Reece, Ballcourt Dream, Ms C Avery, R B T Racing, J C Jones, Lacy Willows Racing & P 2 P Syndicate Resuming after a break of four-and-a-half months. Finished off last campaign by 2 len Pakenham Bm78 December 13 over 2500m slow track defeating Leonchroi with 58.5kg at $4.80. Previous preparation first-up won by 1.5 len Sandown-Hillside Bm78 October 1 over 1600m defeating Presser with 58kg at $3.30. Has ability but 1600m at this level may be too sharp. |
11 LOGAN BATES |
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