Oyster Lane presents the strongest winning chance based on consistent maiden form and proven ability at the distance. Recent close placings show current form, despite the wide draw.
Victoria · Friday 29 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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Budget Bendigo Mdn Plate
The strong second at Geelong followed by a solid fourth here last start suggests ability, though the limited experience and wide draw present challenges in a competitive maiden.
Lei offers value with the blinkers going on first time and a good barrier draw.
- 1st7VaraderoNeil Farley$6.00
- 2nd11Thankful SmileDamien Thornton$10.00
- 3rd6Oyster LaneDeclan Bates$4.40
- 4th4Koyuga RipTom Madden$91.00
Full result · 10 runners
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 7 | Varadero | 9 | Neil Farley | Mick Shepherdson | 58kg | $6.00 |
| 2nd | 11 | Thankful Smile | 11 | Damien Thornton | Ben, Will & Jd Hayes | 56kg | $10.00 |
| 3rd | 6 | Oyster Lane | 8 | Declan Bates | C Maher | 58kg | $4.40 |
| 4th | 4 | Koyuga Rip | 7 | Tom Madden | Annalise Maragos | 58kg | $91.00 |
| 5th | 5 | Overpriced | 10 | Sheridan Clarke | D Binaisse | 58kg | $31.00 |
| 6th | 1 | Alpine Record | 4 | Patrick Moloney | M M Laurie | 58kg | $4.40 |
| 7th | 8 | Lei | 5 | Harry Coffey | Dominic Sutton | 56kg | $3.20 |
| 8th | 2 | Gainsmont | 1 | Brad Rawiller | Toby Lake | 58kg | $19.00 |
| 9th | 3 | Grey Flyer | 6 | Jordan Childs | Lloyd Kennewell | 58kg | $14.00 |
| 10th | 9 | Queen Of Arendelle | 2 | Jett Stanley | C J Cassar | 56kg | $201.00 |
| Scr | 10 | Tell Me Why | 3 | Craig Newitt | J P Salanitri | 56kg |
McDonald Electrical Mdn Plate
The John Allen booking and inside barrier provide tactical advantages, while her recent third at Ballarat shows she's ready to break through despite being winless.
Raining Fire offers excellent value with consistent form and a crucial 3kg weight advantage. Her recent close second over this distance at Seymour, combined with the inside barrier and gear change, suggests she's ready to break her maiden status.
Glory Of Love showed genuine ability on debut with a close second at Geelong. The Snitzel breeding and class drop provide confidence, though the wide barrier and limited experience create some uncertainty in this competitive maiden field.
- 1st8Queen Of CordobaRyan Hurdle$26.00
- 2nd9Raining FireNadia Daniels$3.00
- 3rd7Prestige Maddy$9.00
- 4th6Packers JourneyAlana Kelly$15.00
Full result · 10 runners
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 8 | Queen Of Cordoba | 6 | Ryan Hurdle | Michael Jones | 58kg | $26.00 |
| 2nd | 9 | Raining Fire | 3 | Nadia Daniels | Pat Carey & Harris Walker | 55kg | $3.00 |
| 3rd | 7 | Prestige Maddy | 8 | Matt Jenkins | 58kg | $9.00 | |
| 4th | 6 | Packers Journey | 10 | Alana Kelly | N J Dyer | 58kg | $15.00 |
| 5th | 2 | Glory Of Love | 7 | Jordan Childs | Lloyd Kennewell | 58kg | $5.00 |
| 6th | 3 | Hot Minute | 4 | Dylan Dunn | Michael Trotter | 58kg | $31.00 |
| 7th | 4 | Justibella | 2 | John Allen | C Maher | 58kg | $2.60 |
| 8th | 5 | Miss Gossip Girl | 5 | Samantha Noble | S G Noble | 58kg | $91.00 |
| 9th | 11 | Steel Defense | 1 | Cian Macredmond | Shay Keating | 58kg | $31.00 |
| 10th | 10 | Rangatoo | 9 | Teodore Nugent | C J Davis | 58kg | $151.00 |
| Scr | 1 | Frozen Princess | 11 | Jett Stanley | Nathan Dunn | 58kg |
Ladbrokes Popular SRM Mdn Plate
Just Swift presents as the most reliable winning chance based on recent form and connections. The Mitchell Freedman/Damien Thornton combination adds confidence, and her second-up record suggests she can improve from her fresh run.
Jezebel Jenni offers solid second-up prospects from an ideal barrier draw. Her close fourth at Pakenham showed improvement from debut, and the inside barrier gives her tactical advantages on this Bendigo circuit. The filly profile suggests further improvement is likely.
The Alpina Penguin represents stable confidence with the Hayes team and Harry Coffey combination.
- 1st4Jawsome RobDeclan Bates$4.20
- 2nd10Just SwiftDamien Thornton$4.80
- 3rd9Jezebel JenniJett Stanley$4.40
- 4th1Choice EncounterPatrick Moloney$8.00
Full result · 11 runners
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 4 | Jawsome Rob | 5 | Declan Bates | Annalise Maragos | 59.5kg | $4.20 |
| 2nd | 10 | Just Swift | 4 | Damien Thornton | Mitchell Freedman | 57.5kg | $4.80 |
| 3rd | 9 | Jezebel Jenni | 2 | Jett Stanley | M W Walker | 57.5kg | $4.40 |
| 4th | 1 | Choice Encounter | 6 | Patrick Moloney | R D Griffiths | 59.5kg | $8.00 |
| 5th | 11 | Lomenie | 3 | Sheridan Clarke | D Binaisse | 57.5kg | $16.00 |
| 6th | 8 | Idling Behind | 7 | Christine Puls | Henry Dwyer | 57.5kg | $26.00 |
| 7th | 13 | The Alpina Penguin | 8 | Harry Coffey | Ben, Will & Jd Hayes | 57.5kg | $4.80 |
| 8th | 2 | Dandynomite | 9 | Neil Farley | C J Davis | 59.5kg | $151.00 |
| 9th | 6 | Debbie | 12 | John Keating | P A Banks | 57.5kg | $101.00 |
| 10th | 5 | Saker Falcon | 10 | Brittany Button | Ms E Haworth | 56.5kg | $14.00 |
| 11th | 3 | Gaelic Kiwi | 1 | Cian Macredmond | Lucinda Boyd | 59.5kg | $41.00 |
| Scr | 7 | French Court | 13 | Andrew Angelone | 57.5kg | ||
| Scr | 12 | She's Astunnerarch | 11 | Eoin Walsh | Ben, Will & Jd Hayes | 57.5kg |
Colin Browell Memorial Mdn Plate
Cresta Crystal presents the strongest winning chance despite being first up from a long spell. The track bias strongly favours leaders and on-pace runners, which suits her tactical profile perfectly.
The Simon Zahra/Damien Thornton combination adds confidence, though the wide barrier creates tactical challenges.
Siriusly Bright benefits from the strong Patrick Moloney/Matthew Laurie combination and a workable barrier draw.
- 1st3Cresta CrystalNadia Daniels$3.30
- 2nd10Siriusly BrightPatrick Moloney$4.40
- 3rd9Shows No ShameTeodore Nugent$9.00
- 4th5KapoleiJordan Childs$5.00
Full result · 9 runners
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 3 | Cresta Crystal | 1 | Nadia Daniels | Pat Carey & Harris Walker | 54kg | $3.30 |
| 2nd | 10 | Siriusly Bright | 4 | Patrick Moloney | M M Laurie | 57kg | $4.40 |
| 3rd | 9 | Shows No Shame | 5 | Teodore Nugent | S V Brown | 57kg | $9.00 |
| 4th | 5 | Kapolei | 3 | Jordan Childs | D T O'Brien | 57kg | $5.00 |
| 5th | 6 | Lady Courrege | 8 | Alana Kelly | G L Donaldson | 57kg | $13.00 |
| 6th | 7 | Lady Of Lubeck | 9 | Damien Thornton | Simon Zahra | 57kg | $4.60 |
| 7th | 4 | Ernie | 7 | Emily Pozman | Linc Sullivan | 55kg | $21.00 |
| 8th | 8 | Rhineglow | 2 | Cian Macredmond | Brent Stanley | 57kg | $41.00 |
| 9th | 11 | Sorcha | 6 | Jake Duffy | S V Brown | 57kg | $101.00 |
| Scr | 1 | Azulita | 9 | Lee & Shannon Hope | 57kg | ||
| Scr | 2 | Bidu | 9 | Declan Bates | Liam Howley | 57kg |
Smart Loans Bendigo (Bm56)
Her recent second at Donald confirms current form, and barrier 1 perfectly suits her tactical speed profile. The lugging bit addition is concerning but may help her racing manners.
Zourosa has the best credentials with a perfect record at this track and distance.
Over Shady brings winning form from her last start and the second-up statistics are encouraging. Represents each-way value in a competitive field.
The class rise is substantial but the perfect barrier and light weight provide advantages.
- 1st3ZourosaTeodore Nugent$4.00
- 2nd1SnapshotBrittany Button$2.10
- 3rd4Dame I AmAlana Kelly$16.00
- 3rd7ViperionDylan Dean$10.00
Full result · 7 runners
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 3 | Zourosa | 6 | Teodore Nugent | Jason Warren | 61.5kg | $4.00 |
| 2nd | 1 | Snapshot | 5 | Brittany Button | Craig Weeding | 61.5kg | $2.10 |
| 3rd | 4 | Dame I Am | 2 | Alana Kelly | Shay Keating | 61kg | $16.00 |
| 3rd | 7 | Viperion | 1 | Dylan Dean | C J Cassar | 56.5kg | $10.00 |
| 5th | 2 | Over Shady | 4 | Linda Meech | Kate Goodrich | 61.5kg | $3.60 |
| 6th | 8 | Highland Belle | 3 | John Keating | Saab Hasan | 58kg | $71.00 |
| 7th | 9 | Flying D'amore | 8 | Samantha Noble | S G Noble | 54.5kg | $101.00 |
| Scr | 5 | Jenni La Rock | 5 | Damien Thornton | Dominic Sutton | 61kg | |
| Scr | 6 | Laura's Gold | 7 | Emily Pozman | Mitchell Leek | 58.5kg |
Evergreen Turf Hcp (62)
Her narrow second at Moe shows she's peaking, and the elite McEvoy/Coffey combination provides confidence. While the distance step-up is a query, her tactical speed and proven class edge out the opposition.
Nothin' Wong Here represents the main danger with his recent maiden breakthrough and consistent form. The class rise is significant, but his tactical speed and ability to settle handy suits Bendigo's racing pattern.
The Muffin Man offers the best each-way value with his class drop and proven ability.
Her third at Pakenham over 2500m was solid, and the Nugent/Dunn combination has a strong strike rate.
- 1st12Madame LexisTeodore Nugent$8.50
- 2nd10DundonaldPatrick Moloney$21.00
- 3rd7Nothin' Wong HereCraig Newitt$6.00
- 4th1The Muffin ManDeclan Bates$3.70
Full result · 12 runners
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 12 | Madame Lexis | 6 | Teodore Nugent | Nathan Dunn | 57.5kg | $8.50 |
| 2nd | 10 | Dundonald | 8 | Patrick Moloney | G M Moloney | 58kg | $21.00 |
| 3rd | 7 | Nothin' Wong Here | 10 | Craig Newitt | Liam Howley | 59kg | $6.00 |
| 4th | 1 | The Muffin Man | 3 | Declan Bates | M J Enright | 60kg | $3.70 |
| 5th | 3 | Noble Steed | 2 | Jett Stanley | M W Walker | 59.5kg | $26.00 |
| 5th | 11 | M'lady Rose | 11 | Harry Coffey | T & C McEvoy | 58kg | $2.90 |
| 7th | 9 | Reel Latino | 4 | Brad Rawiller | R K Challis | 58.5kg | $9.00 |
| 8th | 5 | Luckyheleft | 14 | Jason Maskiell | Rachael Cunningham | 59kg | $31.00 |
| 9th | 14 | Cherokee Brave | 12 | Ms B Simpson | 54kg | $201.00 | |
| 10th | 6 | Monsun's Pride | 5 | Mitchell Aitken | Chris Calthorpe | 59kg | $31.00 |
| 11th | 8 | Geegees Hisword | 13 | Christine Puls | Aaron Peterson | 58.5kg | $201.00 |
| 12th | 4 | Angel Feet | 9 | Damien Thornton | C J Waller | 59kg | $14.00 |
| Scr | 2 | Adjudicate | 1 | John Allen | Mitchell Freedman | 59.5kg | |
| Scr | 13 | Rapido River | 7 | Emily Pozman | Mitchell Leek | 52kg |
Workforce Extensions (Bm62)
The class rise is significant but his raw ability suggests he can handle it.
Mickio represents solid each-way value as a second-up runner dropping in class. His excellent second-up record and the significant class drop from BM70 level provide strong fundamentals. The wide barrier is concerning, but Brad Rawiller's tactical skills and the horse's proven distance ability make him a viable threat.
While the form sample is limited, the Maher stable's first-up record and John Allen's booking suggest significant confidence.
- 1st7Till QueenDeclan Bates$3.00
- 2nd5I Will ShineTom Madden$3.80
- 3rd3MickioBrad Rawiller$8.00
- 4th1Jet JitsuShayleigh Ingelse$10.00
Full result · 10 runners
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 7 | Till Queen | 7 | Declan Bates | Archie Alexander | 59kg | $3.00 |
| 2nd | 5 | I Will Shine | 4 | Tom Madden | Maddie Raymond & Patrick Bell | 59.5kg | $3.80 |
| 3rd | 3 | Mickio | 10 | Brad Rawiller | M J Enright | 61kg | $8.00 |
| 4th | 1 | Jet Jitsu | 3 | Shayleigh Ingelse | Andrew Bobbin | 59.5kg | $10.00 |
| 5th | 10 | Dirty Robber | 6 | Brendon Newport | W P Cerchi | 57.5kg | $81.00 |
| 6th | 11 | Fearless Monarch | 5 | Harry Coffey | A R McGregor | 57kg | $12.00 |
| 7th | 4 | Dealer Sing | 9 | John Allen | C Maher | 60.5kg | $4.40 |
| 8th | 2 | Silver Pledge | 8 | Neil Farley | Patrick Payne | 61.5kg | $21.00 |
| 9th | 9 | Chaussette | 1 | Jason Maskiell | Bryan Maher | 57.5kg | $101.00 |
| 10th | 12 | Brassi Road | 2 | Teodore Nugent | C J Davis | 54kg | $151.00 |
| Scr | 6 | Ceremonious | 11 | Damien Thornton | L & T Corstens & W Larkin | 59kg | |
| Scr | 8 | Fenestella | 12 | Dylan Dunn | Shane Nichols & Hayden Black | 58kg |
Lincoln Lifestyle (Bm62)
Alzaro represents excellent value dropping from Group/Open company to BM62. The Maher/Allen combination is proven, and the gear change may unlock improvement. Despite the wide barrier, her class edge should prevail.
His recent close third in Class 1 company shows he's ready to step up. The Moloney combination knows the horse well, and his previous Bendigo win is a positive. The class rise is manageable given his ability.
Swift Circle offers solid each-way value with the crucial barrier 1 draw. His consistent placing ability and slight class drop make him a reliable chance for the minor placings. While his winning record is modest, the tactical advantage from the inside gate is significant at Bendigo.
The Rawiller booking adds confidence, and his 1400m record is solid. The wide barrier is a concern, but his improving trajectory makes him worth a value play.
- 1st8Heiwana TamashiPatrick Moloney$4.20
- 2nd10Swift CircleMitchell Aitken$7.00
- 3rd13AlzaroJohn Allen$4.40
- 4th5Mr Butt's BoatsBrad Rawiller$6.00
Full result · 12 runners
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 8 | Heiwana Tamashi | 8 | Patrick Moloney | J F Moloney | 60kg | $4.20 |
| 2nd | 10 | Swift Circle | 1 | Mitchell Aitken | Anthony Chibnall | 60kg | $7.00 |
| 3rd | 13 | Alzaro | 10 | John Allen | C Maher | 57.5kg | $4.40 |
| 4th | 5 | Mr Butt's Boats | 12 | Brad Rawiller | N A Blackiston | 61kg | $6.00 |
| 5th | 11 | Zentorno | 13 | Neil Farley | Patrick Payne | 60kg | $10.00 |
| 6th | 4 | Blondeau | 14 | Liana Wood | Ms N Shelton | 57kg | $41.00 |
| 7th | 9 | Hot Blue | 7 | Harry Coffey | Ben, Will & Jd Hayes | 60kg | $18.00 |
| 8th | 3 | Ballon D'or | 3 | Dylan Dean | C J Cassar | 58kg | $14.00 |
| 9th | 2 | Strike Gold | 2 | Zac Moore | T Fitzsimmons | 59.5kg | $7.50 |
| 10th | 12 | Queen Of The Surf | 11 | Teodore Nugent | Simon Zahra | 58kg | $31.00 |
| 11th | 6 | Diamond War | 5 | Craig Newitt | W P Cerchi | 60.5kg | $61.00 |
| 12th | 1 | Iluvcoffee | 9 | Holly Durnan | Lee & Shannon Hope | 59.5kg | $101.00 |
| Scr | 7 | Deadly Press | 15 | Declan Bates | Nick Ryan | 60kg | |
| Scr | 14 | Chateau Vega | 4 | M M Laurie | 57.5kg | ||
| Scr | 15 | Salizou | 8 | Damien Thornton | Mitchell Freedman | 57.5kg | |
| Scr | 16 | Gisella | 6 | Alana Kelly | Dan O'Sullivan | 57kg |
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