★ Top pick4th
4Jamesjohno
Progressive gelding showing excellent form with last start narrow second at track. Gets perfect run from barrier with proven jockey. Main dangers drawn wider.
Victoria · Wednesday 14 May 2025
Bendigo tips and results
Our top pick won 3 of 8 races at Bendigo. Every pick, our analysis and the full results are below.
Top pick won3/838%
Any tip won6/875%
Top pick placed5/863%
top pick wonanother tip wonno tip won
Mdn Plate
12:25 local1400mMaiden$3,750,012,062,526,750,500,000,000,000,000
Winner2. DarkboneeSP $4.20
2nd pick5th
3I Said So
Gets perfect run from barrier 5 and should be strong late. Extra distance looks suitable based on racing pattern. Main danger to top pick.
3rd pick8th
1Bakersbend
Consistent gelding who has placed in all three starts. Preusker/Yendall combination a big plus. Each-way claims.
Value pick2nd
10Source Of Delight
Progressive filly from leading Hawkes stable showing improvement. Gets blinkers first time and top jockey booking suggests ready to improve sharply.
- 1st2DarkboneeLuke Currie$4.20
- 2nd10Source Of DelightJye Mc Neil$16.00
- 3rd7Positivo$151.00
- 4th4JamesjohnoThomas Stockdale$2.15
Full result · 9 runners
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 2 | Darkbonee | 3 | Luke Currie | Symon Wilde | 58kg | $4.20 |
| 2nd | 10 | Source Of Delight | 11 | Jye Mc Neil | M, W & J Hawkes | 56kg | $16.00 |
| 3rd | 7 | Positivo | 4 | Saab Hasan | 58kg | $151.00 | |
| 4th | 4 | Jamesjohno | 7 | Thomas Stockdale | Archie Alexander | 58kg | $2.15 |
| 5th | 3 | I Said So | 5 | Ben Allen | Ms W Kelly | 58kg | $3.60 |
| 6th | 5 | Lord Fox | 2 | John Allen | Andrew Noblet | 58kg | $21.00 |
| 7th | 8 | Send A Telegram | 9 | Brent Stanley | 58kg | $201.00 | |
| 8th | 1 | Bakersbend | 10 | Dean Yendall | P A Preusker | 58kg | $11.00 |
| 9th | 11 | Temperament | 8 | Beau Treloar | L & T Corstens & W Larkin | 53kg | $151.00 |
| Scr | 6 | Mockridge | 1 | Jamie Mott | Ben, Will & Jd Hayes | 58kg | |
| Scr | 9 | Hot Stomper | 6 | E J Walsh | Matthew Cumani | 56kg |
Budget Car And Truck Rental Mdn Plate
13:00 local1400mMaiden$3,750,012,062,526,750,500,000,000,000,000
Winner8. Swift PowerSP $3.70
★ Top pick3rd
3Itwasonlyakiss
Progressive type showing strong form with multiple placings at this distance. Maps to get good run midfield with tempo to suit. Well weighted and represents clear winning chance in this grade.
2nd pick2nd
1Alvin
Consistent performer who has been knocking on the door with multiple placings. Maps to get good run despite wide gate. Main danger to top selection.
3rd pickWon
8Swift Power
Gets perfect run from good barrier and should be suited by likely strong tempo. Ready to improve sharply fourth-up and looks ready to break through.
Value pick7th
2Final Boy
Progressive type who caught the eye with strong placing last start. Gets perfect run from inside draw and should be suited by likely strong tempo.
- 1st8Swift PowerThomas Stockdale$3.70
- 2nd1AlvinHarry Coffey$5.00
- 3rd3ItwasonlyakissW Gordon$7.00
- 4th5News Travels FastJacob Noonan$6.50
Full result · 11 runners
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 8 | Swift Power | 3 | Thomas Stockdale | Dean Grass | 59.5kg | $3.70 |
| 2nd | 1 | Alvin | 9 | Harry Coffey | S Fliedner | 59.5kg | $5.00 |
| 3rd | 3 | Itwasonlyakiss | 11 | W Gordon | Patrick & Michelle Payne | 59.5kg | $7.00 |
| 4th | 5 | News Travels Fast | 6 | Jacob Noonan | David & Coral Feek | 59.5kg | $6.50 |
| 5th | 10 | Starchino | 10 | Celine Gaudry | Pat Carey & Harris Walker | 57.5kg | $81.00 |
| 6th | 9 | Finnish Girl | 2 | Nadia Daniels | Rene Pompe | 54.5kg | $151.00 |
| 7th | 2 | Final Boy | 1 | Melissa Julius | Q J Scott | 59.5kg | $4.00 |
| 8th | 4 | Kissing Heart | 7 | David Prior | 59.5kg | $21.00 | |
| 9th | 6 | Presagio | 4 | Alysha Warren | Henry Dwyer | 56.5kg | $11.00 |
| 10th | 11 | Theria | 5 | Samantha Noble | S G Noble | 57.5kg | $201.00 |
| 11th | 7 | Secret Buddy | 8 | Cian Macredmond | Annalise Maragos | 59.5kg | $301.00 |
Bet365 Mdn Plate
13:35 local1600mMaiden$3,750,012,062,526,750,500,000,000,000,000
Winner1. Forest JimSP $8.50
★ Top pick3rd
4Vianarra
Former Group performer who has found his level in maiden grade with strong recent placings. Should get every chance from barrier 1 with Luke Currie aboard.
2nd pick2nd
2Monte Cassino
Consistent performer who has been knocking on the door with multiple placings. The addition of winkers first time could provide the improvement needed to break through. Jamie Mott sticks with him which is a positive sign.
3rd pickWon
1Forest Jim
The addition of a tongue tie could be the catalyst for improvement and the good draw gives options.
Value pick4th
6Filadeel
Lightly-raced filly from powerful Maher stable who should improve sharply on debut effort.
- 1st1Forest JimJacob Noonan$8.50
- 2nd2Monte CassinoJamie Mott$1.90
- 3rd4VianarraLuke Currie$2.45
- 4th6FiladeelJohn Allen$12.00
Full result · 5 runners
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 1 | Forest Jim | 2 | Jacob Noonan | C I Brown | 59.5kg | $8.50 |
| 2nd | 2 | Monte Cassino | 6 | Jamie Mott | Glen Thompson | 59.5kg | $1.90 |
| 3rd | 4 | Vianarra | 1 | Luke Currie | T Busuttin & N Young | 59.5kg | $2.45 |
| 4th | 6 | Filadeel | 5 | John Allen | C Maher | 57.5kg | $12.00 |
| 5th | 3 | Phoenician | 7 | E W Ewert | 59.5kg | $31.00 | |
| Scr | 5 | Dancing Dolly | 3 | Declan Bates | Archie Alexander | 57.5kg | |
| Scr | 7 | Miss Tramell | 4 | Amy & Ash Yargi | 57.5kg |
Workforce Extensions Mdn Plate
14:10 local1100mMaiden$3,750,012,062,526,750,500,000,000,000,000
Winner5. ShamateurSP $3.70
★ Top pickWon
5Shamateur
Gets Harry Coffey aboard from an ideal draw and maps to get perfect run just off the speed. The form around recent runs is standing up well and looks ready to break through.
2nd pick2nd
3Moaksun
Reliable placegetter who has strong form at track and distance. Should get a good run just off the speed and has shown ability to finish strongly. The blinkers going back on is a positive gear change.
3rd pick4th
6Ortigian Girl
Well-bred filly from leading stable who has shown ability in limited starts. Gets weight relief and the services of Jye McNeil. Fresh form is good but faces some challenges from the wide gate.
Value pick6th
4Quoin
Lightly raced improver who showed good progression last start for third. Gets all favors from good draw and should get perfect run in transit.
- 1st5ShamateurHarry Coffey$3.70
- 2nd3MoaksunMr M Aitken$10.00
- 3rd1Iberian LynxJamie Mott$4.40
- 4th6Ortigian GirlJye Mc Neil$6.50
Full result · 6 runners
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 5 | Shamateur | 5 | Harry Coffey | S Fliedner | 59.5kg | $3.70 |
| 2nd | 3 | Moaksun | 6 | Mr M Aitken | Henry Dwyer | 59.5kg | $10.00 |
| 3rd | 1 | Iberian Lynx | 3 | Jamie Mott | M, W & J Hawkes | 59.5kg | $4.40 |
| 4th | 6 | Ortigian Girl | 7 | Jye Mc Neil | A & S Freedman | 57.5kg | $6.50 |
| 5th | 7 | Sussex Duchess | 4 | John Allen | Andrew Noblet | 57.5kg | $2.90 |
| 6th | 4 | Quoin | 2 | S V Brown | 59.5kg | $12.00 | |
| Scr | 2 | Merchant Of Greece | 1 | Jett Stanley | Andrew Forsman | 59.5kg |
Roll The Dice Racing (Bm64)
14:45 local1000mBenchmark 64$3,500,011,925,026,300,000,000,000,000,000
Winner3. Greatham BoySP $3.50
★ Top pick5th
1Rocket Tiger
Drops sharply in class after competing well in stronger races. Good track specialist with strong place record at the distance. Maps to get perfect run just off strong tempo.
2nd pick7th
2Nation State
Strong fresh performer who excels at this distance range. Gets significant weight relief and maps to control race from good draw. Recent trial form suggests maintained ability and should find this grade very suitable.
3rd pickWon
3Greatham Boy
Strong fresh performer who should appreciate the addition of nasal strip. Drawn to get good run behind speed and has strong record in this grade. Recent trials suggest maintained ability.
Value pick4th
7Lescot
Coming off strong win in slightly easier grade but gets significant weight relief. Perfect inside draw should see him get economical run behind speed.
- 1st3Greatham BoyRyan Houston$3.50
- 2nd6Commands SuccessLogan Bates$8.00
- 3rd5ScullyHarry Coffey$7.50
- 4th7LescotSarah Field$10.00
Full result · 9 runners
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 3 | Greatham Boy | 11 | Ryan Houston | T Fitzsimmons | 61kg | $3.50 |
| 2nd | 6 | Commands Success | 2 | Logan Bates | Dwayne Reid | 59.5kg | $8.00 |
| 3rd | 5 | Scully | 10 | Harry Coffey | Andrew Noblet | 61.5kg | $7.50 |
| 4th | 7 | Lescot | 1 | Sarah Field | Jarrod Robinson | 58kg | $10.00 |
| 5th | 1 | Rocket Tiger | 5 | Alice Kennedy | Ben Brisbourne | 60kg | $5.50 |
| 6th | 10 | Matao Ma | 9 | Thomas Prebble | Ms H Powell | 57kg | $17.00 |
| 7th | 2 | Nation State | 8 | Olivia East | J F Moloney | 59.5kg | $5.50 |
| 8th | 4 | Kyle | 7 | Ben Allen | E Jusufovic | 61.5kg | $8.00 |
| 9th | 9 | El Salto | 3 | Thomas Spillane | L E Robertson | 55kg | $101.00 |
| Scr | 8 | Moonraker | 6 | Daniel Moor | Daniel Bowman | 60.5kg | |
| Scr | 11 | Raging Monkey | 4 | Celine Gaudry | L E Robertson | 54kg |
Bendigo Mazda (Bm58)
15:20 local2200mBenchmark 58$3,500,011,925,026,300,000,000,000,000,000
Winner4. Desert AnthemSP $8.00
★ Top pick5th
9Chocolate Royal
Progressive type who has been racing in stronger company and gets significant class relief here. Maps to get a perfect run from barrier 1 and should be strong late with 54.5kg. Recent form suggests ready to peak fourth-up.
2nd pick9th
5Djockovic
Seasoned stayer who should appreciate getting back to 2200m. The expected genuine tempo will suit and Jye McNeil is a significant jockey booking. Recent form has been solid without winning but drops to suitable grade.
3rd pick12th
6Prince Pinot
Lightly raced stayer on the up who should appreciate getting out to this trip. Gets in well at the weights and has strong form on Good tracks. The wide barrier is a concern but should get a nice trail into the race.
Value pick2nd
13First Day
Interesting runner who gets significant class relief after racing in much stronger company. The light weight and strong jockey booking are positives, while recent form is better than it looks.
- 1st4Desert AnthemCian Macredmond$8.00
- 2nd13First DayDeclan Bates$12.00
- 3rd1TewkesburyRyan Houston$5.00
- 4th11Flood And FireHarry Coffey$21.00
Full result · 12 runners
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 4 | Desert Anthem | 3 | Cian Macredmond | Matthew Cumani | 61kg | $8.00 |
| 2nd | 13 | First Day | 12 | Declan Bates | Ben Brisbourne | 56.5kg | $12.00 |
| 3rd | 1 | Tewkesbury | 4 | Ryan Houston | T & C McEvoy | 61kg | $5.00 |
| 4th | 11 | Flood And Fire | 2 | Harry Coffey | Andrew Bobbin | 59kg | $21.00 |
| 5th | 9 | Chocolate Royal | 1 | Jacob Noonan | Pat Carey & Harris Walker | 59kg | $4.60 |
| 6th | 7 | Winds Of March | 7 | Simon Zahra | 61kg | $11.00 | |
| 7th | 2 | Redevance | 8 | W Gordon | Patrick & Michelle Payne | 62kg | $16.00 |
| 8th | 10 | Dancing Duck | 14 | Carleen Hefel | Olivia Osborne | 59kg | $41.00 |
| 9th | 5 | Djockovic | 10 | Jye Mc Neil | Simon Zahra | 61kg | $6.50 |
| 10th | 14 | Kauai | 5 | Daniel Moor | M & L Cerchi | 54.5kg | $61.00 |
| 11th | 12 | Scopri | 6 | Luke Currie | Ben, Will & Jd Hayes | 58.5kg | $21.00 |
| 12th | 6 | Prince Pinot | 13 | Danica Munro | R G Symons | 58kg | $7.00 |
| Scr | 3 | Look Sharpish | 11 | Beau Treloar | L & T Corstens & W Larkin | 58.5kg | |
| Scr | 8 | The Right Page | 9 | Will Price | Dominic Sutton | 60kg |
Dunlop Pitson & Jenkins Civil (Bm64)
15:55 local1500mBenchmark 64$3,500,011,925,026,300,000,000,000,000,000
Winner2. Black StormSP $3.30
★ Top pickWon
2Black Storm
Highly consistent galloper with strong provincial form credentials. Maps to get perfect run from barrier 2 and carries a manageable weight after claim. Recent runs suggest ready for 1500m and stable showing good form. Clear top selection.
2nd pick3rd
9Justaboom
Well-bred mare dropping significantly in class after competing in stronger races. Gets in well at the weights and has strong fresh form. Maher stable in good form and booking of Ben Allen a positive. Main danger to top pick.
3rd pickScratched
7Heff
Progressive 3yo showing promise in easier grade. John Allen booking significant and stable having good season. Worth including in wider exotics.
Value pick6th
8Track Patcher
Fresh specialist from leading stable who maps to get good run midfield. Addition of winkers suggests improvement expected and recent trial work encouraging.
- 1st2Black StormThomas Prebble$3.30
- 2nd4NarboldJye Mc Neil$2.70
- 3rd9JustaboomBen Allen$6.00
- 4th6AltruistChelsea Jokic$61.00
Full result · 9 runners
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 2 | Black Storm | 2 | Thomas Prebble | T Fitzsimmons | 60.5kg | $3.30 |
| 2nd | 4 | Narbold | 3 | Jye Mc Neil | C J Waller | 60.5kg | $2.70 |
| 3rd | 9 | Justaboom | 9 | Ben Allen | C Maher | 57.5kg | $6.00 |
| 4th | 6 | Altruist | 8 | Chelsea Jokic | Jarrod Robinson | 58.5kg | $61.00 |
| 5th | 5 | Patsy''s Star | 1 | Neil Farley | M Sell | 60.5kg | $16.00 |
| 6th | 8 | Track Patcher | 7 | Luke Currie | Ben, Will & Jd Hayes | 58.5kg | $8.00 |
| 7th | 10 | Belle Inferno | 5 | C Maher | 55kg | $7.00 | |
| 8th | 3 | The Big Short | 6 | Carleen Hefel | Olivia Osborne | 61kg | $151.00 |
| 9th | 1 | Duke Of Hastings | 10 | Ryan Houston | Simon Zahra | 60.5kg | $51.00 |
| Scr | 7 | Heff | 4 | John Allen | T Busuttin & N Young | 58.5kg |
Apiam Animal Health (Bm70)
16:30 local1300mBenchmark 70$4,000,012,200,027,200,300,000,000,000,000
Winner13. StylishSP $5.50
★ Top pickWon
13Stylish
Mare dropping sharply in class after competing well in stronger company. Has won twice at track/distance and gets in well with 57kg. Drawn to get perfect midfield position and should be strong late. The class drop is significant and she looks well placed to return to winning form.
2nd pick2nd
2Prevailed
Gelding in peak form after consecutive wins. Has tactical speed to overcome wider gate and proven ability to carry weight. Class rise is offset by strong recent performances and should get suitable run on speed. Main threat to top selection.
3rd pick12th
11Longtimedreaming
Mare with strong fresh record and consistent recent form. Will get back from wide gate but should be strong late with light weight. Has shown ability at this level and track conditions suit.
Value pick11th
6Heavenly Eagle
Gelding with strong record at track/distance and gets in well at weights. Will settle back but should be strong late if pace is genuine. Worth including in multiples.
- 1st13StylishDeclan Bates$5.50
- 2nd2PrevailedJye Mc Neil$12.00
- 3rd10DramaticusJamie Mott$7.50
- 4th5Dollar Chaser$21.00
Full result · 12 runners
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 13 | Stylish | 3 | Declan Bates | Ben, Will & Jd Hayes | 57kg | $5.50 |
| 2nd | 2 | Prevailed | 6 | Jye Mc Neil | Mark & Levi Kavanagh | 61.5kg | $12.00 |
| 3rd | 10 | Dramaticus | 8 | Jamie Mott | A & S Freedman | 58kg | $7.50 |
| 4th | 5 | Dollar Chaser | 1 | Bill Papazaharoudakis | 60kg | $21.00 | |
| 5th | 14 | Belmia | 7 | Daniel Moor | Jamie Edwards | 56.5kg | $41.00 |
| 6th | 15 | Gobbo''s Mate | 10 | Amy O''Driscoll | R D Purcell | 54.5kg | $51.00 |
| 7th | 1 | Eye Of The Eagle | 4 | Logan Bates | John McArdle | 60.5kg | $3.70 |
| 8th | 3 | Layeruponlayer | 11 | John Allen | Mathew Smerdon | 61kg | $6.00 |
| 9th | 4 | Tacito | 9 | Celine Gaudry | Ben, Will & Jd Hayes | 61kg | $17.00 |
| 10th | 8 | Riverina Power | 16 | Ben Allen | Tom Dabernig | 59kg | $13.00 |
| 11th | 6 | Heavenly Eagle | 5 | S V Brown | 60kg | $11.00 | |
| 12th | 11 | Longtimedreaming | 12 | Dean Yendall | P A Preusker | 58kg | $21.00 |
| Scr | 7 | Darts Daly | 17 | Jacob Noonan | Symon Wilde | 59.5kg | |
| Scr | 9 | Smart Poppy | 13 | Jake Duffy | Craig Weeding | 59kg | |
| Scr | 12 | A Dublin Lad | 2 | Luke Currie | T Busuttin & N Young | 57.5kg | |
| Scr | 16 | Lord Domino | 14 | Lauren Burke | P W Burgun | 54.5kg | |
| Scr | 17 | Vores | 15 | Nell Carter | 54kg |
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