Punt like a Pro, without the know!
Victoria · Saturday 17 October 2026
Our top pick won 3 of 7 races at Bendigo. Every pick, our analysis and the full results are below.
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Has met much stronger fields than these and run to a winning standard, including a close second on Good last month. The drop to maiden company is a big class advantage. She should sit just off a moderate pace and get a clean run.
A debut placing at Warrnambool showed good early speed and a willingness to keep going. He should improve with the run. With a likely spot just behind the leader and a stable in top form, he looks a safe place chance.
Her best runs match what is needed to win a race like this, and she has been finishing off well each time. She is likely to be midfield, which is a mild negative at Bendigo, but the moderate tempo and 1600m trip should give her time to run on.
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 11 | Quynh | 10 | Neil Farley | Emma-Lee and David Browne | 56kg | $9.00 |
| 2nd | 9 | Adakite | 5 | Damien Thornton | S Nichols and H Black | 56kg | $4.20 |
| 3rd | 12 | Roebuck Plane | 9 | Linda Meech | Gai Waterhouse and Adrian Bott | 56kg | $2.20 |
| 4th | 14 | Raisonic | 6 | Alana Kelly | Mark and Levi Kavanagh | 56kg | $71.00 |
| 5th | 8 | Trigger Warning | 1 | Chelsea Thompson | Ann-Jeanette Tindale | 55kg | $31.00 |
| 6th | 2 | Bow And Ammo | 7 | Jackson Radley | Ciaron Maher | 56.5kg | $5.00 |
| 7th | 1 | Aye Aye | 2 | Patrick Moloney | Mick Price and Michael Kent Jnr | 58kg | $7.50 |
| 8th | 3 | Burrow | 12 | Ryan Hurdle | Dan O'Sullivan | 58kg | $101.00 |
| 9th | 10 | Hellbent Halo | 14 | Joe Bowditch | Rory Hunter | 56kg | $101.00 |
| 10th | 5 | Mellavac | 3 | Cian Macredmond | Ciaron Maher | 58kg | $61.00 |
| 11th | 6 | Shape The World | 8 | Jason Maskiell | Mark Ashby | 58kg | $151.00 |
| 12th | 7 | Star Bowl | 4 | Toby Atkinson | Liam Howley | 58kg | $101.00 |
| Scr | 4 | Golden Rainbow | 15 | Matt Laurie | 58kg | ||
| Scr | 13 | Pandie Pandie | 13 | Peter Moody and Katherine Coleman | 56kg | ||
| Scr | 15 | Miss Capri | 11 | John Moloney | 56kg |
Zovozo has been running to a winning standard for weeks, finishing second twice and was unlucky last start when held up without a clear run. She is fit and settles midfield with the leaders in sight. Barrier 13 is a concern but her tractable style should allow her to find cover.
He has been placed in a number of maiden starts without sealing the deal and carries top weight. Included for his strong position in the race, rather than value.
Girt By Sea caught the eye on debut, running on strongly for second and has scope to improve further. Patrick Moloney is in good form and her forward pace suits a race lacking early speed. The wide gate is the major obstacle at Bendigo, but she is lightly raced with upside and rates a prime place chance.
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 12 | Zovozo | 13 | Neil Farley | Emma-Lee and David Browne | 57.5kg | $4.60 |
| 2nd | 1 | Akari Spirit | 14 | Jackson Radley | Ben, Will and JD Hayes | 58kg | $6.00 |
| 3rd | 11 | Princess Of Sol | 11 | Linda Meech | Mark and Levi Kavanagh | 57.5kg | $21.00 |
| 4th | 9 | Classic Cracker | 12 | Joe Bowditch | Saab Hasan | 57.5kg | $41.00 |
| 5th | 2 | Genomic | 6 | Patrick Moloney | Robbie Griffiths | 59.5kg | $3.50 |
| 6th | 8 | Belle Flamme | 5 | Damien Thornton | Henry Dwyer | 57.5kg | $3.90 |
| 7th | 14 | Rat Pack | 7 | Brad Rawiller | Mark and Levi Kavanagh | 59.5kg | $31.00 |
| 8th | 4 | Mehsun | 3 | Jason Maskiell | Chris Waller | 59.5kg | $10.00 |
| 9th | 5 | Rang A Round Up | 2 | Jackie Beriman | Jason Warren | 59.5kg | $61.00 |
| 10th | 6 | Sirvaldane | 10 | Ryan Hurdle | John Moloney | 59.5kg | $21.00 |
| 11th | 7 | Vellasprince | 8 | Alana Kelly | Paul Koumis | 59.5kg | $41.00 |
| 12th | 15 | Norfolk Victory | 9 | Cian Macredmond | Toby Lake | 57.5kg | $101.00 |
| Scr | 3 | Masakari | 4 | John and Chris Ledger | 59.5kg | ||
| Scr | 10 | Girt By Sea | 15 | Mark W Walker | 57.5kg | ||
| Scr | 13 | Surhomme | 1 | Kassie Furness | 59.5kg |
Dropping to a Maiden is a big class advantage. The main risks are first-up fitness and a midfield-to-back settle, but the expected fast tempo should help her finish off. She is the most likely winner on form.
She ran fairly in a Flemington 2yo handicap. She will be back in the field and Bendigo punishes backmarkers, but the expected fast tempo gives her a genuine chance to run home.
He ran a one-paced fourth in a 2yo maiden and followed it with a good jump-out second over this trip. The gelding operation is a positive and Blue Point is a sprint sire.
A debutant whose chance is best judged on the stable. Matt Laurie is going well, and the colt won his last jump-out on Good ground at Mornington after a third before that. He has a good inside draw at a track that favours the rails.
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 12 | Sanctuary | 7 | Cian Macredmond | Ciaron Maher | 55kg | $2.80 |
| 2nd | 9 | Bella Blaze | 5 | Neil Farley | Michelle Payne | 55kg | $5.00 |
| 3rd | 1 | Big Storm | 9 | Mitchell Aitken | Timothy Fitzsimmons | 59.5kg | $7.50 |
| 4th | 10 | Miss Verona | 8 | Jackson Radley | Ben, Will and JD Hayes | 53.5kg | $6.50 |
| 5th | 8 | Verismo | 6 | Linda Meech | Anthony and Sam Freedman | 57kg | $4.20 |
| 6th | 3 | See No City | 12 | Joe Bowditch | Graeme McQueen | 59.5kg | $26.00 |
| 7th | 6 | Immortal Truth | 1 | Chelsea Thompson | Ben, Will and JD Hayes | 54.5kg | $16.00 |
| 8th | 5 | Golde 'n' Fire | 4 | Damien Thornton | Mick Price and Michael Kent Jnr | 57.5kg | $51.00 |
| 9th | 11 | Princess Prada | 13 | Jackie Beriman | Jason Warren | 55kg | $101.00 |
| Scr | 2 | I'm Intrigued | 2 | Saab Hasan | 59.5kg | ||
| Scr | 4 | The Buncha | 10 | Paul McVicar | 59.5kg | ||
| Scr | 7 | Lonnegan | 3 | Matt Laurie | 57kg | ||
| Scr | 13 | Pragmatic Lady | 11 | S Nichols and H Black | 55kg |
Boudica Warrior gets the best of the draw, has the lightest weight in the race and has run to a winning standard in her last two 1000m starts on Good ground. She should be handy off the inside, behind the leader, which is the best place to be at Bendigo.
Bronco Revolution is a consistent mare who has run at a winning standard in most recent starts and has won over this distance. She is likely to settle in the middle of the field, which should suit if the pace is hot. The weight is light and the jockey knows Bendigo. A wide gate and a modest win record hold her back from being a stronger pick.
Brummagen has been unlucky not to win more often and has run to a winning standard on Good ground. The fast pace and wide draw make it a risky proposition. The comeback run adds uncertainty, but the placing record is strong.
El Salto is the most experienced runner in the race. A fast tempo and a good-ground 1000m are exactly what he needs. His last run was poor, but the Donald effort showed he can still run to a winning standard.
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 3 | Shelly's Legacy | 5 | Neil Farley | John and Chris Ledger | 59.5kg | $4.80 |
| 2nd | 7 | Bronco Revolution | 9 | Caitlin Hollowood | Kevin Evans | 54.5kg | $15.00 |
| 3rd | 8 | Airclash | 6 | Jackie Beriman | Jarrod Robinson | 57kg | $4.40 |
| 4th | 9 | Frose | 2 | Jason Maskiell | Jamie Barry | 57.5kg | $14.00 |
| 5th | 10 | Spinhof | 7 | Ryan Hurdle | Shay Keating | 57.5kg | $14.00 |
| 6th | 2 | Brummagen | 11 | Chelsea Thompson | Leslie Robertson | 57kg | $21.00 |
| 7th | 5 | El Salto | 4 | Joe Bowditch | Leslie Robertson | 58kg | $5.50 |
| 8th | 11 | Boudica Warrior | 1 | Hayley Spitse | Kevin Evans | 51kg | $8.00 |
| 9th | 1 | Bring The Thunder | 8 | Jackson Radley | Luke Oliver | 58.5kg | $15.00 |
| 10th | 6 | Foxiet | 3 | Mitchell Aitken | Helen Burns | 58kg | $8.50 |
| 11th | 4 | King's Chamber | 10 | Christine Puls | Brydon Mills | 58.5kg | $31.00 |
It is the only true leader in a moderately run sprint at a track that rewards forward runners, and it carries a light weight as a three-year-old. Its runs have all been competitive, and it ran to a winning standard in the wet.
He won at 1300m last start and has a strong record at the distance. He should sit just behind or beside the leader from barrier 2. Top weight is the concern, but the compressed weights reduce that risk.
He has won over 1300m and his trials were strong. First-up and the connections' record are concerns, but he is the third-best chance on form.
Ran a solid third over this course and distance in the same class and is battle-hardened. The very fast pace could soften up leaders, and Baganov should sit just behind them.
Miss Ellaneous is the value option. Her last-start failure was a heart problem, and she was well beaten. Before that she won at 1300m and ran a strong race on soft ground. From the inside barrier she should be handy at a track that favours on-pace runners.
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 11 | Fast Freddie | 8 | Damien Thornton | Anthony and Sam Freedman | 58kg | $3.80 |
| 2nd | 5 | Gazerati | 15 | Brad Rawiller | Charlotte Littlefield | 60kg | $3.20 |
| 3rd | 1 | Thinking Sensation | 2 | Neil Farley | Matt Cumani | 61.5kg | $11.00 |
| 4th | 10 | Miss Ellaneous | 1 | Mitchell Aitken | Henry Dwyer | 58.5kg | $8.50 |
| 5th | 13 | Vim Vitae | 9 | Jason Maskiell | Liam Howley | 59.5kg | $3.60 |
| 6th | 7 | Titan Of Choice | 6 | Chelsea Thompson | Ben Brisbourne | 57kg | $21.00 |
| 7th | 2 | Heavenly Eagle | 5 | Stephen Brown Jnr | Stephen Brown | 61kg | $17.00 |
| 8th | 8 | Legacy Bel | 13 | Jackson Radley | Rick Harrison | 58kg | $31.00 |
| Scr | 3 | Tempt The Gods | 14 | Melody Cunningham | 61kg | ||
| Scr | 4 | Baganov | 11 | Cian Macredmond | Nick Ryan | 60kg | |
| Scr | 6 | Misty Whisper | 16 | Linc Sullivan | 60kg | ||
| Scr | 9 | Victory Tune | 10 | Robbie Griffiths | 59.5kg | ||
| Scr | 12 | Shapenapit | 12 | Paul McVicar | 58kg | ||
| Scr | 14 | Holding Captive | 3 | Ciaron Maher | 59.5kg | ||
| Scr | 15 | On The Loose | 7 | Robbie Griffiths | 59kg | ||
| Scr | 16 | Shalailed | 4 | Con Kelly | 59kg |
The wide barrier and a moderate pace are real negatives and she is a habitual runner-up, but her light weight and strong finish make her the likeliest winner.
A genuine on-pace type in a race with only one likely leader, and she has been running to a good standard. Her Manangatang fourth was a strong effort and she was badly unlucky at Hamilton over this trip.
The overall record is modest, with two wins from 21, and the stable and rider are out of form, which limits confidence.
He is in good order after a jump-out and should settle midfield. A fair each-way chance.
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 10 | Smash Blue | 4 | Damien Thornton | Luke Oliver | 58kg | $8.50 |
| 2nd | 4 | Frozen Tide | 7 | Jackie Beriman | Shane Fliedner | 59.5kg | $6.00 |
| 3rd | 12 | Hidden Witness | 13 | Neil Farley | Brittany Raymond | 56.5kg | $4.40 |
| 4th | 5 | It's Gnarly | 2 | Linda Meech | Logan McGill | 59kg | $5.50 |
| 5th | 1 | Bakersbend | 9 | Joe Bowditch | Brent Stanley | 60kg | $19.00 |
| 6th | 11 | Sweater Girl | 5 | Toby Atkinson | Melody Cunningham | 57.5kg | $14.00 |
| 7th | 9 | Popthebubbly | 10 | Mitchell Aitken | Brady Cross | 58kg | $9.00 |
| 8th | 6 | Savethebesttillast | 11 | Jason Maskiell | Steven Lake | 59kg | $20.00 |
| 9th | 7 | Drunken Sailor | 3 | Alana Kelly | Con Kelly | 58.5kg | $31.00 |
| 10th | 2 | Flying Mean | 12 | Brad Rawiller | David and Coral Feek | 60kg | $16.00 |
| 11th | 8 | Lulu Darling | 1 | Ryan Hurdle | Michael Huglin | 58kg | $8.50 |
| 12th | 3 | Undercut | 15 | Jackson Radley | Ben Brisbourne | 58.5kg | $26.00 |
| Scr | 13 | Triomphe | 6 | Ann-Jeanette Tindale | 58kg | ||
| Scr | 14 | Harry Devil | 8 | Saab Hasan | 58kg | ||
| Scr | 15 | Bellakai | 14 | Helen Burns | 54kg |
Newcombe brings the most reliable form into a wide-open race. His last two runs, both at today's trip and going, were among the best in this field, and last time he rolled forward, fought hard and was only grabbed on the line. He settles on the pace, exactly where you want to be at Bendigo, and he drops in grade. The knock is his poor winning strike rate, but this is the weakest race he has contested in some time.
He found the line well when third last start after being held up.
Positivo drops back from much stronger races and is at his best over a mile, where he has a win and three placings. Earlier in the year he flashed home from last to grab second over this trip at Bendigo, and his jockey-and-trainer pairing strikes at a healthy rate. Two plain runs at shorter trips are forgivable given he has been crying out for the distance. The wide draw is the main worry.
Paltinian is the value. He looks the likely leader, and Bendigo is a track that heavily rewards horses on the speed. Last start he rolled forward, fought hard and was only grabbed on the line over this exact trip and going. He drops into a race he can dictate and his trainer is in outstanding form.
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 9 | Carnival Riches | 12 | Jackson Radley | Rhys Archard | 56.5kg | $6.00 |
| 2nd | 5 | Positivo | 10 | Brad Rawiller | Saab Hasan | 60kg | $3.80 |
| 3rd | 6 | Forest Jim | 8 | Damien Thornton | Clifford Brown | 59kg | $3.70 |
| 4th | 4 | Paltinian | 6 | Ryan Hurdle | Andrew Bobbin | 60kg | $11.00 |
| 5th | 2 | Determinato | 9 | Linda Meech | Cathleen Wilson | 60kg | $21.00 |
| 6th | 1 | Boy From Tennessee | 5 | Joe Bowditch | Paul McVicar | 60kg | $61.00 |
| 7th | 10 | Lisa Lass | 2 | Jason Maskiell | Toby Lake | 58kg | $5.00 |
| 8th | 7 | Solar Mist | 3 | Neil Farley | Con Kelly | 59kg | $16.00 |
| 9th | 12 | Final Quarter | 4 | Alana Kelly | Con Kelly | 54kg | $81.00 |
| 10th | 3 | Newcombe | 7 | Cian Macredmond | Ann-Jeanette Tindale | 60kg | $20.00 |
| 11th | 8 | Makusha | 11 | Hayley Spitse | Rod Symons | 55.5kg | $21.00 |
| 12th | 11 | Conaltri | 1 | Mitchell Aitken | Helen Burns | 58kg | $151.00 |
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