Elite Moody/Coleman stable and Nolen's polish give this colt the best combination of upside and reliability in an open maiden, even accounting for a moderate first-up record.
Victoria · Thursday 30 July 2026
Bendigo tips and results
Our top pick won 3 of 8 races at Bendigo. Every pick, our analysis and the full results are below.
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Grogans Machinery Mdn Plate
The extended spell is the main query, but talent is evident. Solid each-way proposition but not clearly superior enough to be the outright top pick given the lack of proven fitness after a long break.
Complete unknown on paper but the trainer/jockey combination (Begg/Childs) carries real weight - 20% strike rate together and a leading rider booking signals stable confidence.
Barrier 2 suits, and dropping out of tougher grade exposure adds confidence.
- 1st9Angland LassJye McNeil$4.40
- 2nd5Mr SiouxThomas Stockdale$16.00
- 3rd12RockzinoJordan Childs$7.00
- 4th1Brilliant Bull AntTeodore Nugent$19.00
Full result · 12 runners
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 9 | Angland Lass | 12 | Jye McNeil | Ben, Will & Jd Hayes | 56kg | $4.40 |
| 2nd | 5 | Mr Sioux | 13 | Thomas Stockdale | C Maher | 58kg | $16.00 |
| 3rd | 12 | Rockzino | 11 | Jordan Childs | G M Begg | 56kg | $7.00 |
| 4th | 1 | Brilliant Bull Ant | 15 | Teodore Nugent | Olivia Osborne | 58kg | $19.00 |
| 5th | 2 | Foxtrot Charlie | 4 | Dylan Dunn | Brett Scott | 58kg | $14.00 |
| 6th | 3 | Lollie's Galore | 10 | Luke Nolen | P G Moody & Katherine Coleman | 58kg | $5.50 |
| 7th | 7 | Stuntman | 9 | Michael Dee | T & C McEvoy | 58kg | $5.00 |
| 8th | 11 | Ramelle | 5 | Declan Bates | Symon Wilde | 56kg | $31.00 |
| 9th | 10 | Ernie | 3 | Will Gordon | Linc Sullivan | 56kg | $91.00 |
| 10th | 8 | Top Conti | 2 | Lachlan King | Steven King | 58kg | $5.50 |
| 11th | 4 | Los Bravos | 7 | John Allen | Tom Dabernig | 58kg | $31.00 |
| 12th | 6 | Smart King | 1 | Craig Newitt | Brent Stanley | 58kg | $41.00 |
| Scr | 13 | Rat Pack | 6 | Daniel Stackhouse | Mark & Levi Kavanagh | 58kg | |
| Scr | 14 | Off'n'gawn | 14 | Zac Spain | Jason Warren | 56kg | |
| Scr | 15 | Proffer | 8 | Julius Sandhu | 58kg |
McDonald Electrical Mdn Plate
Shapenapit is the most credentialed runner in this maiden field, with three placings from four starts including a narrow 3rd in a stronger race last-out.
Shows No Shame brings the best combination of course form and current fitness among the outsiders, having placed 3rd at Bendigo over this trip last prep.
Multiple gear changes and a stable rider upgrade to Michael Dee suggest genuine intent to fix issues.
- 1st7ShapenapitJordan Childs$2.25
- 2nd9SumaluvJohn Allen$21.00
- 3rd6ServeniaMichael Dee$16.00
- 4th5Sayyidat Al NoorDaniel Stackhouse$12.00
Full result · 10 runners
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 7 | Shapenapit | 2 | Jordan Childs | G M Begg | 57kg | $2.25 |
| 2nd | 9 | Sumaluv | 1 | John Allen | C Maher | 57kg | $21.00 |
| 3rd | 6 | Servenia | 3 | Michael Dee | Vincent Hall | 57kg | $16.00 |
| 4th | 5 | Sayyidat Al Noor | 4 | Daniel Stackhouse | Symon Wilde | 57kg | $12.00 |
| 5th | 10 | Tikiela | 5 | Chelsea Thompson | S R Fisher | 54kg | $201.00 |
| 6th | 8 | Shows No Shame | 8 | Patrick Moloney | S V Brown | 57kg | $26.00 |
| 7th | 2 | Eyes Of Blue | 9 | Emily Pozman | P G Moody & Katherine Coleman | 55.5kg | $2.60 |
| 8th | 3 | He Xiangu | 6 | Declan Bates | Fiona Watts | 57kg | $21.00 |
| 9th | 4 | Mangano | 7 | Luke Nolen | P G Moody & Katherine Coleman | 57kg | $10.00 |
| 10th | 1 | Actually Romantic | 10 | John Keating | Saab Hasan | 57kg | $101.00 |
Workforce Extensions Mdn Plate
In a race full of unknowns, this profile represents the most likely winner using proxy evaluation methodology.
Consistent if unspectacular results suggest this gelding is racing toward a maiden win, with today's second-up run historically a positive pattern for this horse.
Filly returning first-up off a long spell but with a strong first-up record and the inside barrier. John Allen's booking is a significant positive signal of stable intent. Dropping in class and drawing to get a good run in transit makes this an each-way threat.
A live debutant from the powerful Ciaron Maher stable, which boasts strong first-starter statistics. The combination of gear changes and a jockey in red-hot form suggests this is a well-prepared runner.
- 1st12Somers GreenPatrick Moloney$2.30
- 2nd11JinkiesJye McNeil$12.00
- 3rd4Ironic FortuneStephen Brown Jnr$17.00
- 4th9She's LoadedJohn Allen$3.60
Full result · 12 runners
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 12 | Somers Green | 3 | Patrick Moloney | M M Laurie | 55kg | $2.30 |
| 2nd | 11 | Jinkies | 4 | Jye McNeil | J F Moloney | 55kg | $12.00 |
| 3rd | 4 | Ironic Fortune | 2 | Stephen Brown Jnr | S V Brown | 59.5kg | $17.00 |
| 4th | 9 | She's Loaded | 1 | John Allen | Mitchell Freedman | 57.5kg | $3.60 |
| 5th | 10 | Captivating Moon | 10 | Damien Thornton | Ms N Burke | 55kg | $14.00 |
| 6th | 8 | Kuheylan | 6 | Julius Sandhu | 57.5kg | $31.00 | |
| 7th | 6 | Mysterious Master | 5 | John Keating | Brent Stanley | 59.5kg | $8.50 |
| 8th | 2 | Challenging | 9 | Thomas Stockdale | C Maher | 59.5kg | $14.00 |
| 9th | 5 | Lovable Rascal | 8 | Will Gordon | G R McQueen | 59.5kg | $201.00 |
| 10th | 3 | Glidingdeel | 7 | Declan Bates | Niki O'Shea | 59.5kg | $51.00 |
| 11th | 7 | Surviving Star | 12 | Brad Rawiller | Mark & Levi Kavanagh | 59.5kg | $31.00 |
| 12th | 1 | Ace Haz | 11 | Chelsea Jokic | S Jokic | 59.5kg | $101.00 |
Sheahan Plumbing Mdn Plate
The class-consistent profile and sound connections make this the most reliable winning chance, even though it is yet to break through for a win.
Carry Trade has been remarkably consistent, placing in 3 of 4 starts including a game 2nd last start in tougher heavy ground. Second-up and racing on a suitable Good surface, this filly's profile of improving, lightly-raced and placed last start ticks the boxes for the Bendigo winner profile. A key each-way threat to the top selection.
Olive Road is unraced since February but has an outstanding underlying profile - placed in all bar one start with strong maiden-class form on Good tracks. First-up record shows this stable can have her ready fresh.
Quick Finish enters as an unexposed debutant for the McEvoy stable, with a host of gear changes suggesting deliberate fine-tuning for today.
- 1st1KandinskyJordan Childs$2.70
- 2nd4Cute GirlWill Gordon$13.00
- 3rd5Kiss The KingDaniel Stackhouse$26.00
- 4th3Carry TradeJason Maskiell$4.20
Full result · 12 runners
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 1 | Kandinsky | 4 | Jordan Childs | M Price & M Kent Jnr | 59.5kg | $2.70 |
| 2nd | 4 | Cute Girl | 5 | Will Gordon | Andrew Bobbin | 57.5kg | $13.00 |
| 3rd | 5 | Kiss The King | 3 | Daniel Stackhouse | Ben, Will & Jd Hayes | 57.5kg | $26.00 |
| 4th | 3 | Carry Trade | 8 | Jason Maskiell | Liam Howley | 57.5kg | $4.20 |
| 5th | 12 | Quick Finish | 7 | Jye McNeil | T & C McEvoy | 55kg | $5.50 |
| 6th | 8 | Valda Warrior | 10 | Shayleigh Ingelse | R G Symons | 54.5kg | $71.00 |
| 7th | 2 | Zhou Shu | 9 | Brad Rawiller | Ms D Wills | 59.5kg | $51.00 |
| 8th | 10 | Chancellor | 6 | Declan Bates | Archie Alexander | 57kg | $9.50 |
| 9th | 7 | Olive Road | 12 | Jackie Beriman | J C Griffiths | 57.5kg | $13.00 |
| 10th | 9 | Brenin | 2 | Teodore Nugent | T Fitzsimmons | 57kg | $17.00 |
| 11th | 13 | Shes A Good Cause | 1 | M Sell | 57.5kg | $201.00 | |
| 12th | 11 | Dream Suite | 13 | Michael Dee | T & C McEvoy | 55kg | $51.00 |
| Scr | 6 | Lancetta | 11 | John Allen | C Maher | 57.5kg |
Cathcart Smash Repairs (Bm62)
Our Justify is the most consistent and reliable runner in the field, with a strong recent placing in similar grade company at Seymour.
Sacred Fort arrives in career-best form, having won last start and performed competitively in Bench 62 grade previously. The quick back-up and consistent improving trajectory make this a legitimate winning chance, though the wide barrier draw is a slight concern at a track with an inside lean.
Puglia enters this race in career-best form, coming off a narrow win at Ballarat and drawing perfectly in barrier 1 for the Bendigo track bias.
- 1st7PugliaHolly Durnan$18.00
- 2nd9Our JustifyCraig Newitt$2.80
- 3rd2Dubai DancerJade Smith$17.00
- 4th8BiratuLuke Nolen$18.00
Full result · 12 runners
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 7 | Puglia | 1 | Holly Durnan | Archie Alexander | 56.5kg | $18.00 |
| 2nd | 9 | Our Justify | 10 | Craig Newitt | Jerome Hunter | 59kg | $2.80 |
| 3rd | 2 | Dubai Dancer | 3 | Jade Smith | Tom Dabernig | 59.5kg | $17.00 |
| 4th | 8 | Biratu | 12 | Luke Nolen | T Fitzsimmons | 59kg | $18.00 |
| 5th | 12 | Jenni Intiba | 9 | Declan Bates | Brent Stanley | 57kg | $5.50 |
| 6th | 6 | Suze Spritz | 5 | Chelsea Thompson | L Smith | 57kg | $12.00 |
| 7th | 1 | Dartboard | 8 | Sarah Field | Brady Cross | 59.5kg | $51.00 |
| 8th | 11 | Setheus | 4 | Jordan Childs | Logan McGill | 58kg | $21.00 |
| 9th | 10 | Endless Forevers | 7 | Nadia Daniels | Robert Hickmott | 55kg | $9.00 |
| 10th | 3 | Sacred Fort | 11 | Will Gordon | Taige Weir | 61kg | $9.00 |
| 11th | 5 | Gran Paradiso | 13 | Fred W Kersley | L Smith | 60kg | $9.00 |
| 12th | 13 | Pardon My French | 2 | Zac Moore | C Maher | 53kg | $41.00 |
| Scr | 4 | Attain | 14 | Raharna McDonald | 60kg | ||
| Scr | 14 | Forest Jim | 6 | C I Brown | 57.5kg |
Ladbrokes Popular SRM (Bm62)
Despite drawing wide, the horse's tactical speed and quality of recent wins make it the most credible form-based winning chance in this race, aligning with Bendigo's preference for progressive, in-form types.
A model of consistency, Da Nang Star has placed in five of his last six runs and boasts strong course form at Bendigo.
Bold Suitor profiles as a leading speed type in a race with only one other genuine leader, giving him first run and control of the tempo. Dropping back in grade after solid runs in stronger company, his positional advantage and consistent recent form make him a strong contender for a top-three finish.
- 1st7Semelle RougeJordan Childs$21.00
- 2nd2ScoobartieBrad Rawiller$2.00
- 3rd9Thunder ParkShayleigh Ingelse$41.00
- 4th1Da Nang StarCassidy Hill$12.00
Full result · 11 runners
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 7 | Semelle Rouge | 1 | Jordan Childs | M Price & M Kent Jnr | 59.5kg | $21.00 |
| 2nd | 2 | Scoobartie | 13 | Brad Rawiller | Jarrod Robinson | 61.5kg | $2.00 |
| 3rd | 9 | Thunder Park | 5 | Shayleigh Ingelse | S V Gebert | 55.5kg | $41.00 |
| 4th | 1 | Da Nang Star | 3 | Cassidy Hill | Ms A Vanderfeen | 60kg | $12.00 |
| 5th | 3 | Sea Trader | 6 | Luke Nolen | R D Griffiths | 61.5kg | $5.50 |
| 6th | 6 | Bold Suitor | 7 | Jake Noonan | A W Noonan | 59.5kg | $4.80 |
| 7th | 8 | Vega Blues | 8 | Daniel Stackhouse | Mark & Levi Kavanagh | 59kg | $31.00 |
| 8th | 5 | Antisocial | 2 | Lachlan King | Ben Brisbourne | 60kg | $41.00 |
| 9th | 4 | Edges Diamond | 12 | John Allen | Maddie Raymond & Patrick Bell | 61kg | $17.00 |
| 10th | 11 | Point Moon | 4 | Damien Thornton | Clayton Douglas | 57.5kg | $20.00 |
| 11th | 13 | Galbalan | 9 | Chelsea Jokic | S Jokic | 55.5kg | $151.00 |
| Scr | 10 | Written Glow | 10 | Jye McNeil | Ben, Will & Jd Hayes | 58kg | |
| Scr | 12 | All Pink | 11 | Tom Madden | P F Ryan | 56kg |
CluBarham Hcp (C1)
Fresh off a win, in career-best form, with a red-hot rider connection. Represents the most likely winner on raw form trajectory despite being lightly raced.
Consistent minor placings suggest each-way claims rather than outright dominance in this open Class 1 field.
- 1st7Ocean BayDaniel Stackhouse$6.00
- 2nd12FriendzonedZac Spain$13.00
- 3rd6Cresta CrystalPatrick Moloney$8.00
- 4th1Endless SummerShayleigh Ingelse$5.00
Full result · 12 runners
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 7 | Ocean Bay | 1 | Daniel Stackhouse | Gavin Bedggood | 56kg | $6.00 |
| 2nd | 12 | Friendzoned | 8 | Zac Spain | Jason Warren | 54kg | $13.00 |
| 3rd | 6 | Cresta Crystal | 12 | Patrick Moloney | Pat Carey & Harris Walker | 56kg | $8.00 |
| 4th | 1 | Endless Summer | 9 | Shayleigh Ingelse | Andrew Bobbin | 60kg | $5.00 |
| 5th | 9 | Brroosha | 10 | C Maher | 55.5kg | $71.00 | |
| 6th | 3 | Crypt | 5 | Damien Thornton | D T O'Brien | 59kg | $3.60 |
| 7th | 8 | Sweatband | 6 | Jye McNeil | Brent Stanley | 56kg | $41.00 |
| 8th | 2 | Is That All | 14 | Lachlan King | Dominic Sutton | 59.5kg | $5.50 |
| 9th | 4 | Foix | 11 | John Allen | C Maher | 58.5kg | $51.00 |
| 10th | 5 | Octane Reign | 13 | Jason Maskiell | Jason Warren | 57.5kg | $41.00 |
| 11th | 11 | Kilcarn | 3 | Tom Madden | Maddie Raymond & Patrick Bell | 55.5kg | $31.00 |
| 12th | 10 | Durham Legacy | 4 | Michael Dee | Liam Howley | 55.5kg | $17.00 |
| Scr | 13 | Platinum Executive | 2 | Matt Ivill | 54kg | ||
| Scr | 14 | Golden Magnate | 7 | Luke Nolen | R D Griffiths | 59kg |
Avis Bendigo (Bm66)
The extended spell is a slight concern but the yard has clearly placed this horse to win fresh before.
Deadly Press offers reliable, honest form with a winning barrier draw and a solid record on Good tracks.
- 1st6Hawk PowerNeil Farley$11.00
- 2nd5Placentia BayDeclan Bates$10.00
- 3rd8Baltic BlizzardJye McNeil$5.00
- 4th13Queen Of CordobaPatrick Moloney$15.00
Full result · 11 runners
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 6 | Hawk Power | 3 | Neil Farley | P Koumis | 58kg | $11.00 |
| 2nd | 5 | Placentia Bay | 2 | Declan Bates | Shane Jackson | 58.5kg | $10.00 |
| 3rd | 8 | Baltic Blizzard | 5 | Jye McNeil | Henry Dwyer | 55kg | $5.00 |
| 4th | 13 | Queen Of Cordoba | 6 | Patrick Moloney | Michael Jones | 55kg | $15.00 |
| 5th | 3 | Canny Defense | 1 | Bradley Vale | Raharna McDonald | 59.5kg | $13.00 |
| 6th | 4 | Legend Beast | 9 | Damien Thornton | Ben, Will & Jd Hayes | 59.5kg | $17.00 |
| 7th | 11 | Rasputina | 7 | Christine Puls | Kevin Adcock | 54kg | $51.00 |
| 8th | 1 | Deadly Press | 4 | Daniel Stackhouse | Nick Ryan | 60kg | $4.80 |
| 9th | 7 | Morisu Ojo | 12 | Michael Dee | C Maher | 55.5kg | $8.50 |
| 10th | 2 | Both Sides Now | 13 | John Allen | Shane Jackson | 59.5kg | $3.70 |
| 11th | 12 | Whistler Girl | 8 | Fred W Kersley | Aaron Peterson | 54kg | $101.00 |
| Scr | 9 | Baywatch | 11 | Bailey Kinninmont | M C Kent | 52kg | |
| Scr | 10 | Limosa | 10 | Tom Madden | Maddie Raymond & Patrick Bell | 54kg |
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