Waterhouse/Bott stable excels with maidens, Jordan Childs riding in career-best form. Significant class drop from metro racing to provincial maiden provides clear advantage. Inside barrier suits track bias perfectly.
Victoria · Wednesday 13 May 2026
Bendigo tips and results
Our top pick won 2 of 8 races at Bendigo. Every pick, our analysis and the full results are below.
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Clubarham Mdn Plate
Hayes stable debutant with ideal barrier draw. Recent trial third suggests fitness and ability. Barrier 1 provides maximum advantage at Bendigo where inside draws dominate. Gear changes indicate stable attention to detail. Class drop from trials to maiden racing creates opportunity.
Trial winner from Hayes stable with quality jockey booking. Luke Currie's strong combination with Hayes trainers provides confidence. Trial victory suggests ability and fitness. However, wide barrier draw works against Bendigo's inside bias, creating some tactical concerns.
Stokes stable capable of improvement with maidens. Consistent efforts suggest ability, while Star Witness breeding suits sprint distances.
- 1st1Cherry HillsLuke Currie$3.50
- 2nd2Faith In ZadarNeil Farley$11.00
- 3rd4GoodnessJamie Mott$4.00
- 4th7The Alpina PenguinLogan Bates$8.50
Full result · 8 runners
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 1 | Cherry Hills | 7 | Luke Currie | Ben, Will & Jd Hayes | 57kg | $3.50 |
| 2nd | 2 | Faith In Zadar | 5 | Neil Farley | P Koumis | 57kg | $11.00 |
| 3rd | 4 | Goodness | 2 | Jamie Mott | A & S Freedman | 57kg | $4.00 |
| 4th | 7 | The Alpina Penguin | 1 | Logan Bates | Ben, Will & Jd Hayes | 57kg | $8.50 |
| 5th | 8 | Zephyr Song | 3 | Jordan Childs | G Waterhouse & A Bott | 57kg | $2.80 |
| 6th | 5 | Hilily Hilily Hilo | 4 | Jett Stanley | Annalise Maragos | 57kg | $18.00 |
| 7th | 6 | Second Witness | 6 | Beau Mertens | P Stokes | 57kg | $31.00 |
| 8th | 3 | French Court | 8 | Jye McNeil | Andrew Angelone | 57kg | $201.00 |
HJ Miller Electrical Mdn Plate
The Mark Zahra booking and inside barrier position align perfectly with Bendigo's bias favouring the front three at the 400m. Second up from spell typically brings improvement.
Despite having no public form, the Craig Williams booking and Hayes stable engagement suggests significant stable confidence.
Tsavo brings the best form credentials with placings in recent starts and a significant class drop. The tongue tie addition suggests trainer confidence.
The close second at Echuca and strong Coffey/McEvoy combination provide confidence, though the barrier draw is less than ideal for Bendigo's inside bias.
- 1st5Harbour TownCraig Williams$4.60
- 2nd7King's AnchorBilly Egan$15.00
- 3rd6KandinskyMark Zahra$1.60
- 4th9TsavoDaniel Stackhouse$13.00
Full result · 9 runners
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 5 | Harbour Town | 3 | Craig Williams | Ben, Will & Jd Hayes | 59.5kg | $4.60 |
| 2nd | 7 | King's Anchor | 8 | Billy Egan | T & C McEvoy | 59.5kg | $15.00 |
| 3rd | 6 | Kandinsky | 5 | Mark Zahra | M Price & M Kent Jnr | 59.5kg | $1.60 |
| 4th | 9 | Tsavo | 7 | Daniel Stackhouse | Michael Jones | 59.5kg | $13.00 |
| 5th | 1 | Blue Blue Day | 1 | Jake Noonan | M M Laurie | 59.5kg | $11.00 |
| 6th | 2 | Captain Sparrow | 9 | Emily Pozman | Linc Sullivan | 57.5kg | $201.00 |
| 7th | 8 | Texture | 6 | Harry Coffey | T & C McEvoy | 59.5kg | $10.00 |
| 8th | 3 | Coldstream | 2 | Sheridan Clarke | Michele Denham | 59.5kg | $301.00 |
| 9th | 4 | Goghvan | 4 | Thomas Stockdale | Archie Alexander | 59.5kg | $101.00 |
Cathcart Smash Repairs Mdn Plate
Oceans Blue presents as the standout selection based on winning his recent barrier trial and securing Craig Williams despite the jockey's recent quiet patch. The inside barrier is crucial at Bendigo where front-running is favoured, and the significant class drop suggests connections are confident of a winning debut.
Home Invasion brings the strongest credentials with Group 3 experience and multiple trial victories. The Waterhouse/Bott combination excels with first-up runners, and Jordan Childs' current form adds confidence. Despite being first-up, the trial preparation appears thorough.
Right Aclaim showed promise finishing second in his recent trial and benefits from Ciaron Maher's training expertise. The class drop is significant, suggesting connections believe he can win at this level despite the jockey's poor recent form.
- 1st15Home InvasionJordan Childs$4.40
- 2nd2Exacting StandardZac Spain$13.00
- 3rd9Oceans BlueCraig Williams$2.45
- 4th12SwooshkaBeau Mertens$26.00
Full result · 11 runners
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 15 | Home Invasion | 7 | Jordan Childs | G Waterhouse & A Bott | 56kg | $4.40 |
| 2nd | 2 | Exacting Standard | 6 | Zac Spain | Shane Nichols & Hayden Black | 58kg | $13.00 |
| 3rd | 9 | Oceans Blue | 2 | Craig Williams | D T O'Brien | 56kg | $2.45 |
| 4th | 12 | Swooshka | 11 | Beau Mertens | P Stokes | 56kg | $26.00 |
| 5th | 17 | Capital Affair | 3 | Luke Nolen | P G Moody & Katherine Coleman | 56kg | $17.00 |
| 6th | 8 | Frewdamoss | 13 | Daniel Stackhouse | Ben, Will & Jd Hayes | 56kg | $18.00 |
| 7th | 5 | Right Aclaim | 9 | Thomas Stockdale | C Maher | 58kg | $9.50 |
| 8th | 11 | Speedy Khalesi | 17 | P G Moody & Katherine Coleman | 56kg | $31.00 | |
| 9th | 1 | Aerial Pursuit | 4 | Luke Currie | A & S Freedman | 58kg | $6.00 |
| 10th | 18 | Trigger Warning | 1 | Thomas Doyle | Ann-Jeanette Tindale | 58kg | $201.00 |
| 11th | 10 | Passion Project | 5 | Joe Bowditch | Colin Scott | 56kg | $41.00 |
| Scr | 3 | Gleneager | 10 | Jye McNeil | T Fitzsimmons | 58kg | |
| Scr | 4 | Grifter | 15 | Mark Zahra | C Maher | 58kg | |
| Scr | 6 | Stylish Beau | 8 | Will Gordon | S Fliedner | 58kg | |
| Scr | 7 | Balgownie Miss | 17 | Dean Yendall | Luke Williams | 56kg | |
| Scr | 13 | Vega Vixen | 14 | Harry Coffey | T & C McEvoy | 56kg | |
| Scr | 14 | Written Wand | 12 | Jake Noonan | M M Laurie | 56kg | |
| Scr | 16 | Model Gigi | 16 | Jamie Mott | John McArdle | 56kg |
Ross Caldwell Plumbing Mdn Plate
His debut second placing showed genuine ability, and his perfect record on Good tracks makes him ideally suited to today's conditions. The Luke Currie booking adds confidence, and while the wide barrier presents challenges, his early speed should allow forward positioning.
Tatakai Uta returns from a 162-day spell with a strong first-up record, having placed on debut. However, barrier 11 at Bendigo creates significant tactical challenges, and his lack of Good track experience is concerning given today's conditions.
The Jye McNeil booking and proven trainer combination add confidence.
Astropartical represents value as a debut runner with significant advantages including barrier 1 and light weight.
- 1st6Path Of HeroesJye McNeil$4.60
- 2nd8Tatakai UtaJohn Allen$3.30
- 3rd4Jackpot ParkBilly Egan$8.50
- 4th9VaraderoLuke Currie$3.80
Full result · 7 runners
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 6 | Path Of Heroes | 6 | Jye McNeil | R D Griffiths | 59.5kg | $4.60 |
| 2nd | 8 | Tatakai Uta | 11 | John Allen | Mitchell Freedman | 59.5kg | $3.30 |
| 3rd | 4 | Jackpot Park | 2 | Billy Egan | Linc Sullivan | 59.5kg | $8.50 |
| 4th | 9 | Varadero | 7 | Luke Currie | Mick Shepherdson | 59.5kg | $3.80 |
| 5th | 10 | Astropartical | 1 | Thomas Stockdale | M Price & M Kent Jnr | 57.5kg | $11.00 |
| 6th | 1 | Big Storm | 5 | Harry Coffey | T Fitzsimmons | 59.5kg | $6.50 |
| 7th | 7 | Table Twentyeight | 9 | Nick Ryan | 59.5kg | $31.00 | |
| Scr | 2 | Foxsky | 4 | Mark Zahra | Ms C Alderson | 59.5kg | |
| Scr | 3 | Gathers No Stone | 3 | Craig Newitt | Shawn Mathrick | 59.5kg | |
| Scr | 5 | Liber's Impact | 8 | Daniel Stackhouse | Ben, Will & Jd Hayes | 59.5kg | |
| Scr | 11 | Kapolei | 10 | Jamie Mott | D T O'Brien | 57.5kg |
Evergreen Turf (Bm66)
The form standout with a last-start win at Cranbourne and proven ability at Bendigo. Barrier 2 suits his on-speed racing pattern perfectly for this track that heavily favours front-runners. Strong jockey/trainer combination adds confidence.
Lightly raced gelding with untapped potential after impressive maiden win. The Hawkes stable excels with progressive types and the Luke Currie booking suggests confidence.
However, her poor Bendigo record and jockey's track statistics are concerning factors that limit confidence.
His narrow second last start and strong second-up record suggest improvement is likely.
- 1st7Easy DunBilly Egan$15.00
- 2nd5OlatundeHarry Coffey$8.50
- 2nd10Jenni You ThinkJett Stanley$11.00
- 4th9Delta SkyRyan Houston$6.00
Full result · 11 runners
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 7 | Easy Dun | 11 | Billy Egan | Andrew Noblet | 57kg | $15.00 |
| 2nd | 5 | Olatunde | 7 | Harry Coffey | T Fitzsimmons | 57.5kg | $8.50 |
| 2nd | 10 | Jenni You Think | 10 | Jett Stanley | C Maher | 56.5kg | $11.00 |
| 4th | 9 | Delta Sky | 5 | Ryan Houston | Lee & Shannon Hope | 55kg | $6.00 |
| 5th | 6 | Pearl King | 4 | Daniel Stackhouse | Andrea Leek | 57.5kg | $5.50 |
| 6th | 4 | Strangethingdesire | 8 | Luke Currie | M, W & J Hawkes | 58.5kg | $21.00 |
| 7th | 8 | Burlington Gate | 3 | Jamie Mott | Ben, Will & Jd Hayes | 56.5kg | $15.00 |
| 8th | 2 | She's Pretty Rich | 1 | Emily Pozman | Matthew Brown | 59kg | $5.00 |
| 9th | 1 | Couldthisbetheone | 2 | Jake Noonan | M M Laurie | 61.5kg | $5.00 |
| 10th | 3 | Hard Evidence | 6 | Jye McNeil | C J Waller | 59kg | $21.00 |
| 11th | 11 | Shal Exceed | 9 | Alana Kelly | C V Kelly | 54.5kg | $51.00 |
Budget Car And Truck Hire Hcp (C1)
Unbeaten in placings with a perfect record including a 1300m win. The class rise is significant but the horse has shown genuine ability and maps well from barrier 6. Billy Egan's strong recent form adds confidence despite the first-up challenge.
Well-positioned from the inside barrier with proven distance form and strong placing consistency. The second-up timing looks ideal despite jockey concerns. Should be prominent throughout and hard to beat.
Unbeaten filly with strong connections offering value despite the class rise.
- 1st4Clevor TreverBilly Egan$2.90
- 2nd6Join The QueDaniel Stackhouse$5.50
- 3rd12Avenue MontaigneJordan Childs$8.50
- 4th11AstiquerLuke Currie$14.00
Full result · 8 runners
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 4 | Clevor Trever | 6 | Billy Egan | Patrick Payne | 59kg | $2.90 |
| 2nd | 6 | Join The Que | 7 | Daniel Stackhouse | Ben, Will & Jd Hayes | 59kg | $5.50 |
| 3rd | 12 | Avenue Montaigne | 3 | Jordan Childs | G M Begg | 57kg | $8.50 |
| 4th | 11 | Astiquer | 5 | Luke Currie | Ben, Will & Jd Hayes | 57.5kg | $14.00 |
| 5th | 2 | Golden Spritz | 1 | Beau Mertens | Julius Sandhu | 60kg | $5.50 |
| 6th | 1 | Centu Cavaddi | 10 | Craig Williams | T Busuttin & N Young | 60kg | $4.80 |
| 7th | 9 | Cool Savanna | 8 | Jye McNeil | Peter Gelagotis | 58.5kg | $51.00 |
| 8th | 8 | Super Choice | 4 | Jett Stanley | G Waterhouse & A Bott | 59kg | $13.00 |
| Scr | 3 | Baie De Seine | 12 | Richard Cully | 59kg | ||
| Scr | 5 | Col Klink | 14 | Fred W Kersley | L Smith | 59kg | |
| Scr | 7 | Rogue Warrior | 12 | Mark Zahra | D T O'Brien | 59kg | |
| Scr | 10 | Decanted | 9 | John Allen | T Busuttin & N Young | 58kg | |
| Scr | 13 | Mahmudah | 10 | Alana Kelly | Ms H Powell | 56.5kg | |
| Scr | 14 | Sistine Express | 13 | Harry Coffey | Andrew Noblet | 56kg | |
| Scr | 15 | Yes Maxi | 2 | Lachlan King | Ben Brisbourne | 58kg | |
| Scr | 16 | Chateau Vega | 11 | M M Laurie | 57kg |
Bendigo Mazda (Bm66)
Conflict brings a perfect record at today's distance and strong recent form including two wins from three starts. The class rise is significant but the distance specialization and form momentum make this a strong winning chance.
Prince Tycoon offers the appeal of a horse dropping significantly in class with a strong first-up record. The barrier draw is ideal for Bendigo's on-speed bias, and the breeding suggests he'll be competitive fresh. However, the jockey booking and lengthy spell create some doubt about immediate readiness.
Her Bendigo record shows strong track affinity, and the Harry Coffey booking (100% strike rate on this horse) signals stable confidence.
The barrier draw suits Bendigo's on-speed bias perfectly, and the apprentice claim provides a significant weight advantage.
- 1st2Prince TycoonRyan Houston$2.80
- 2nd8Regal MightJamie Mott$11.00
- 3rd4Wolf Twenty OneTom Madden$13.00
- 4th3Some People CallmeBilly Egan$17.00
Full result · 14 runners
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 2 | Prince Tycoon | 2 | Ryan Houston | T Busuttin & N Young | 60.5kg | $2.80 |
| 2nd | 8 | Regal Might | 7 | Jamie Mott | John McArdle | 60.5kg | $11.00 |
| 3rd | 4 | Wolf Twenty One | 1 | Tom Madden | Shane Jackson | 61.5kg | $13.00 |
| 4th | 3 | Some People Callme | 3 | Billy Egan | Scott Cameron | 61.5kg | $17.00 |
| 5th | 15 | Radical Dude | 14 | Luke Currie | A & S Freedman | 58.5kg | $14.00 |
| 6th | 16 | Stormbourg | 5 | Dylan Dean | J F Moloney | 55kg | $11.00 |
| 7th | 11 | Blaze Away | 13 | Lachlan King | Claire Patterson | 59.5kg | $31.00 |
| 8th | 9 | Conflict | 11 | Emily Pozman | P G Moody & Katherine Coleman | 58kg | $5.00 |
| 9th | 10 | Ballon D'or | 15 | Brad Rawiller | C J Cassar | 59.5kg | $31.00 |
| 10th | 1 | Akicita | 17 | Jye McNeil | R D Griffiths | 62kg | $26.00 |
| 11th | 14 | Male Model | 6 | Jake Noonan | John Thom | 59kg | $19.00 |
| 12th | 5 | Danaustar | 18 | Dean Yendall | Mitchell Freedman | 61kg | $61.00 |
| 13th | 13 | Bring Me Power | 10 | Daniel Stackhouse | Charmaine Barnes | 59.5kg | $10.00 |
| 14th | 6 | Iluvcoffee | 16 | Holly Durnan | Lee & Shannon Hope | 58kg | $151.00 |
| Scr | 7 | Hulm | 8 | Luke Nolen | P McVicar | 60.5kg | |
| Scr | 12 | Body Of Venus | 12 | John Allen | Andrew Noblet | 59.5kg | |
| Scr | 17 | Tatsu | 4 | Chelsea Taylor | Ms H Burns | 58kg | |
| Scr | 18 | Yuuki | 9 | Harry Coffey | T Fitzsimmons | 55kg |
Ladbrokes (Bm70)
The Allen/McEvoy combination adds confidence, and his proven record at 1400m (1 win, 1 place from 6 starts) supports his suitability. Despite a slight class rise, his consistent form pattern and tactical speed make him the standout selection.
Epimeles represents excellent value dropping significantly in class from Group/Listed level to BM70. The wide barrier is concerning at Bendigo, but his class advantage and proven ability at higher levels make him a strong threat if he can overcome the draw.
Mr Butt's Boats offers value as a progressive type stepping up in class after a recent Swan Hill win. The inside barrier draw is crucial at Bendigo, and Harry Coffey's strong track record here adds confidence.
- 1st10DramaticusJohn Allen$2.50
- 2nd4YamCassidy Hill$9.50
- 3rd14Street LarkLuke Nolen$8.50
- 4th3Nation StateBeau Mertens$10.00
Full result · 12 runners
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 10 | Dramaticus | 5 | John Allen | T & C McEvoy | 59.5kg | $2.50 |
| 2nd | 4 | Yam | 2 | Cassidy Hill | Craig Weeding | 58.5kg | $9.50 |
| 3rd | 14 | Street Lark | 1 | Luke Nolen | P G Moody & Katherine Coleman | 55kg | $8.50 |
| 4th | 3 | Nation State | 14 | Beau Mertens | J F Moloney | 61.5kg | $10.00 |
| 5th | 12 | Mr Butt's Boats | 4 | Harry Coffey | N A Blackiston | 57kg | $13.00 |
| 6th | 13 | Swift Circle | 12 | Mitchell Aitken | Anthony Chibnall | 56.5kg | $16.00 |
| 7th | 8 | Epimeles | 13 | Craig Williams | T Busuttin & N Young | 60kg | $4.80 |
| 8th | 2 | Chartres | 7 | Emily Pozman | M M Laurie | 59.5kg | $21.00 |
| 9th | 5 | Lethal Thoughts | 8 | Zac Moore | C Maher | 58kg | $21.00 |
| 10th | 16 | Owl Witness | 16 | Alana Kelly | C V Kelly | 54kg | $151.00 |
| 11th | 7 | Preferential | 9 | Daniel Stackhouse | Amber Hendry | 60.5kg | $71.00 |
| 12th | 1 | Place Of Gold | 10 | C I Brown | 62kg | $31.00 | |
| Scr | 6 | Nearing Liberty | 6 | Jett Stanley | Matthew Brown | 60.5kg | |
| Scr | 9 | Dark Simba | 15 | Luke Currie | Ben, Will & Jd Hayes | 59.5kg | |
| Scr | 11 | Blakmax | 11 | Craig Newitt | Shawn Mathrick | 57kg | |
| Scr | 15 | Manifest The Milli | 3 | Ryan Houston | D T O'Brien | 53.5kg |
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