Bendigo Race 5

Avard Civil (1-2 Wins)

Prize Money: $1,530

MASHED POTATO (8) turned in a plain run last time when sixth at this track over 425m behind Chappy's Hikari (25.21) in a T3 RSTW. Was in the money the start prior. Solid formlines coming through his last run. Has ability and a bold showing is expected. PAW XANDY (1) is new here but is worth considering. PAW OLENA (6) moderate effort last start when she finished 5th in a Mix 6/7 on September 11 over 460m at Geelong (26.87). Can feature on best.

Distance: 425m
Class: Tier 3 - Restricted Win
Track: Good
Weather: Overcast
Surface: All Weather

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Paw Xandy (1) 31276
Trainer: Correy Grenfell (ANAKIE)
Prize Money: $2,540
Win / Place: 20% / 60%

1 yo Black B

Sire: FERNANDO BALE (AUS)

Dam: QWARA BALE (AUS)

Rating

Stats

Career

5: 1-1-1

Season

5: 1-1-1

Country

5: 1-1-1

1st Up

1: 0-0-1

2nd Up

1: 1-0-0

Winning Distances
<400	400+	500+	600+	700+
0	1	0	0	0

Box History	1	2	4	6
STARTS	1	1	1	2
1st	0	1	0	0
2nd	1	0	0	0
3rd	0	0	1	0

Comments

At the last outing finished 6th on September 10 over 390m at Warrnambool behind Aston Commander beaten 11 lengths (22.78) in a Mix 6/7 H. Leading chance on best form.

Expected Early Speed:Midfield

Last Starts days since last start

Place	Date	Track	Distance	Box	Ran	Avg. Speed	Margin	SP	Win Time	BON	Class	Prize	Prize Won	Days	Result
6th of 8	10/9/26	Warrnambool	390m	6	0:22.78	61.6 km/h	11.5L	$18	0:21.98	0:21.98	MX 6/7 H	$2,930	-	15	1. Aston Commander 2. Reliable Motor 3. Autumn Rose
7th of 8	26/8/26	Ballarat	390m	6	0:22.84	61.5 km/h	9.8L	$21	0:22.15	0:21.77	MX 6/7	$2,930	-	6	1. Turbo Strike 2. Aston Valhalla 3. Paw Alia
2nd of 8	20/8/26	Warrnambool	450m	1	0:25.85	62.7 km/h	1.6L	$5.50	0:25.74	0:25.53	MX 6/7	$2,930	$600	6	1. Paddy's Way 2. Paw Xandy 3. Paw Janny
1st of 8	14/8/26	Geelong	400m	2	0:22.81	63.1 km/h	1.8L	$2.90	0:22.81	0:22.35	MDN	$2,540	$1,680	7	1. Paw Xandy 2. Aston Bogart 3. Aston Neutron
3rd of 7	7/8/26	Geelong	400m	4	0:23.01	62.6 km/h	4.0L	$10	0:22.73	0:22.36	MDN	$2,540	$260	-	1. Paw Janny 2. Paw Campus 3. Paw Xandy

Little Button (3) 5823422715
Trainer: Sandra Elmes (PAINSWICK)
Prize Money: $2,345
Win / Place: 14% / 57%

2 yo Black B

Sire: ASTON RUPEE (AUS)

Dam: LIMIT SWITCH (AUS)

Rating

Stats

Career

14: 2-4-2

Season

3: 1-0-0

Country

14: 2-4-2

1st Up

1: 0-0-1

2nd Up

1: 0-0-0

Winning Distances
<400	400+	500+	600+	700+
2	0	0	0	0

Box History	1	2	4	6	7	8
STARTS	4	1	2	2	1	4
1st	0	1	0	0	0	1
2nd	3	0	0	0	1	0
3rd	0	0	0	1	0	1

Comments

Did a good job two starts back at Mt Gambier to win by a nose in 17.96, beating Saint Kylie. Last start finished last on September 10 over 305m at Mt Gambier behind Glimmer Of Hope beaten 3.5 lengths (18.28) in a TG1-4W. Capable of much better. Worth keeping safe.

Expected Early Speed:Midfield

Last Starts days since last start

Place	Date	Track	Distance	Box	Ran	Avg. Speed	Margin	SP	Win Time	BON	Class	Prize	Prize Won	Days	Result
5th of 5	10/9/26	Mount Gambier	305m	4	0:18.28	60.1 km/h	3.5L	$2.50	0:18.03	0:17.46	TG1-4W	$1,010	-	7	1. Glimmer Of Hope 2. Mocambora Mitch 3. Cadillac Express
1st of 4	3/9/26	Mount Gambier	305m	2	0:17.96	61.1 km/h	0.1L	$5.50	0:17.96	0:17.63	TG1-4W	$1,010	$545	23	1. Little Button 2. Saint Kylie 3. Pineview Disco, Cadillac Express
7th of 7	11/8/26	Horsham	410m	1	0:24.18	61.0 km/h	12.8L	$91	0:23.29	0:23.16	GR 7	$2,930	-	12	1. Crackerjack Gary 2. Money Science 3. Right Path
2nd of 6	30/7/26	Mount Gambier	305m	1	0:17.81	61.7 km/h	3.5L	$9.00	0:17.56	0:17.56	TG1-4W	$1,010	$185	7	1. Divine Power 2. Little Button 3. Mocambora Jack
2nd of 5	23/7/26	Mount Gambier	305m	1	0:18.03	60.9 km/h	0.3L	$5.50	0:18.01	0:17.69	TG1-4W	$1,010	$185	7	1. Rough Boy Rocky 2. Little Button 3. Mocambora Jack
4th of 5	16/7/26	Mount Gambier	305m	8	0:18.03	60.9 km/h	9.3L	$21	0:17.39	0:17.39	TG1-4W	$1,010	$125	7	1. Compton Ava 2. Compton Baker 3. Pressure Point

Heaven On Earth (4) 6235132254
Trainer: Peter Frost (GREATER BENDIGO (C))
Prize Money: $4,405
Win / Place: 6.25% / 62%

2 yo FWN D

Sire: ALLEN DEED (AUS)

Dam: AMNESTY (AUS)

Rating

Stats

Career

16: 1-6-3

Season

4: 0-2-0

Country

16: 1-6-3

1st Up

1: 0-1-0

2nd Up

1: 0-0-0

Winning Distances
<400	400+	500+	600+	700+
1	0	0	0	0

Box History	2	3	4	5	6	7
STARTS	4	4	2	1	2	3
1st	0	1	0	0	0	0
2nd	1	2	1	1	1	0
3rd	0	0	0	0	1	2

Comments

Modest effort last time out when fourth over 390m at Shepparton. Needs to find a bit more to test these.

Expected Early Speed:Backmarker

Last Starts days since last start

Place	Date	Track	Distance	Box	Ran	Avg. Speed	Margin	SP	Win Time	BON	Class	Prize	Prize Won	Days	Result
4th of 8	7/9/26	Shepparton	390m	4	0:22.71	61.8 km/h	9.0L	$20	0:22.08	0:21.95	MX 6/7	$2,930	$75	14	1. Astor Ones 2. Paw Alia 3. Storm
5th of 7	24/8/26	Shepparton	390m	2	0:22.71	61.8 km/h	11.0L	$9.50	0:21.96	0:21.91	MX 6/7	$2,930	-	11	1. Whirly Wind 2. Berghain 3. True Agent
2nd of 8	13/8/26	Shepparton	390m	4	0:22.33	62.9 km/h	2.8L	$13	0:22.14	0:22.14	Bottom Up - Grade 7	$1,530	$320	7	1. Mr. Bojangles 2. Heaven On Earth 3. Sekiro
2nd of 8	6/8/26	Shepparton	390m	3	0:22.50	62.4 km/h	3.8L	$7.50	0:22.25	0:22.05	T3 GR 7	$2,930	$600	7	1. Zenyatta 2. Heaven On Earth 3. Market Rose
3rd of 7	30/7/26	Shepparton	390m	7	0:22.70	61.9 km/h	1.3L	$9.50	0:22.61	0:22.34	Bottom Up - Restricted Win	$1,530	$160	7	1. Monarch 2. Morning Dawn 3. Heaven On Earth
1st of 8	23/7/26	Shepparton	390m	3	0:22.82	61.5 km/h	0.4L	$3.40	0:22.82	0:22.30	MDN	$1,530	$1,000	5	1. Heaven On Earth 2. Creativity 3. True Agent

Saint Franklin (5) 8631232336
Trainer: Sandra Elmes (PAINSWICK)
Prize Money: $2,560
Win / Place: 7.14% / 50%

1 yo FWN D

Sire: FERNANDO BALE (AUS)

Dam: JUST MERCY (AUS)

100

Rating

Stats

Career

14: 1-2-4

Track

2: 0-1-1

Trk/Dst

2: 0-1-1

Distance

2: 0-1-1

Season

7: 1-2-3

Country

14: 1-2-4

1st Up

1: 0-0-0

2nd Up

1: 0-0-0

Winning Distances
<400	400+	500+	600+	700+
1	0	0	0	0

Box History	2	3	4	6	7	8
STARTS	1	1	1	1	7	3
1st	0	0	0	0	1	0
2nd	0	1	0	0	0	1
3rd	0	0	1	1	1	1

Comments

Lines up from box 5 for the first time after finishing a 11 length sixth at Shepparton (22.88) in a Mix 6/7. Suited here and expected to run well.

Expected Early Speed:Midfield

Last Starts days since last start

Place	Date	Track	Distance	Box	Ran	Avg. Speed	Margin	SP	Win Time	BON	Class	Prize	Prize Won	Days	Result
6th of 8	7/9/26	Shepparton	390m	7	0:22.88	61.4 km/h	11.5L	$27	0:22.08	0:21.95	MX 6/7	$2,930	-	12	1. Astor Ones 2. Paw Alia 3. Storm
3rd of 7	26/8/26	Bendigo	425m	8	0:24.37	62.8 km/h	3.8L	$5.50	0:24.11	0:24.03	T3 RSTW	$1,530	$160	4	1. Chappy's Hikari 2. Morning Dawn 3. Saint Franklin
3rd of 8	22/8/26	Ballarat	390m	6	0:22.82	61.5 km/h	2.4L	$21	0:22.65	0:22.36	T3 GR 7	$1,530	$160	3	1. Carnival Kid 2. Paw Zillie 3. Saint Franklin
2nd of 6	19/8/26	Bendigo	425m	8	0:24.33	62.9 km/h	3.2L	$27	0:24.11	0:23.91	MX 6/7	$1,530	$320	9	1. Taltarni Blue 2. Saint Franklin 3. Morning Dawn
3rd of 6	10/8/26	Traralgon	350m	4	0:20.95	60.1 km/h	4.0L	$2.10	0:20.67	0:20.09	Rank Limit - Restricted Win	$1,530	$160	4	1. Bomber's Jack 2. Taylor's Girl 3. Saint Franklin
2nd of 8	6/8/26	Shepparton	390m	3	0:22.74	61.7 km/h	3.8L	$8.00	0:22.48	0:22.05	T3 GR 7	$2,930	$600	3	1. Star Bluey 2. Saint Franklin 3. Shaggy Bear

Paw Olena (6) 22165
Trainer: Correy Grenfell (ANAKIE)
Prize Money: $2,990
Win / Place: 20% / 60%

1 yo Black B

Sire: ONE TIME ONLY (AUS)

Dam: ARIARNE BALE (AUS)

Rating

Stats

Career

5: 1-2-0

Season

5: 1-2-0

Metro

1: 0-0-0

Country

4: 1-2-0

1st Up

1: 0-1-0

2nd Up

1: 0-1-0

Winning Distances
<400	400+	500+	600+	700+
0	1	0	0	0

Box History	2	4	7	8
STARTS	1	2	1	1
1st	0	0	1	0
2nd	0	1	0	1
3rd	0	0	0	0

Comments

Modest effort last time out when fifth over 460m at Geelong. In the mix.

Expected Early Speed:Midfield

Last Starts days since last start

Place	Date	Track	Distance	Box	Ran	Avg. Speed	Margin	SP	Win Time	BON	Class	Prize	Prize Won	Days	Result
5th of 8	11/9/26	Geelong	460m	2	0:26.87	61.6 km/h	9.5L	$9.50	0:26.22	0:26.11	MX 6/7	$2,930	-	11	1. Paw Kabuto 2. Big Watch 3. Sport Scout
6th of 6	31/8/26	Sandown	515m	4	0:30.93	59.9 km/h	14.3L	$11	0:29.93	0:29.49	MX 6/7	$3,340	-	5	1. Aston Tarzan 2. Biollante 3. Starlet Bale
1st of 6	26/8/26	Ballarat	450m	7	0:25.67	63.1 km/h	1.0L	$3.20	0:25.67	0:25.31	MDN	$2,930	$1,950	6	1. Paw Olena 2. Weblec Remmy 3. Aston Abrafo
2nd of 6	20/8/26	Warrnambool	390m	4	0:22.63	62.0 km/h	3.8L	$2.80	0:22.36	0:21.98	MDN	$2,540	$520	6	1. Reliable Motor 2. Paw Olena 3. Hello Sydney
2nd of 8	14/8/26	Geelong	400m	8	0:23.01	62.6 km/h	9.4L	$7.50	0:22.35	0:22.35	MDN	$2,540	$520	-	1. Melt Max 2. Paw Olena 3. Aston Abrafo

Mashed Potato (8) 443112436
Trainer: Richard Boehm (PAINSWICK)
Prize Money: $2,010
Win / Place: 22% / 55%

2 yo BDL D

Sire: BERNARDO (AUS)

Dam: CHIC (AUS)

Rating

Stats

Career

9: 2-1-2

Track

3: 0-1-1

Trk/Dst

3: 0-1-1

Distance

3: 0-1-1

Season

4: 0-1-1

Country

9: 2-1-2

1st Up

1: 0-0-0

2nd Up

1: 0-0-0

Winning Distances
<400	400+	500+	600+	700+
2	0	0	0	0

Box History	1	2	4	5	7
STARTS	1	3	1	3	1
1st	0	0	1	1	0
2nd	0	0	0	1	0
3rd	0	2	0	0	0

Comments

Missed the frame latest (25.21) when sixth over 425m at this track in a T3 RSTW. Starts from box 8 for the first time here. Looks well placed and should feature.

Expected Early Speed:Front Runner

Last Starts days since last start

Place	Date	Track	Distance	Box	Ran	Avg. Speed	Margin	SP	Win Time	BON	Class	Prize	Prize Won	Days	Result
6th of 7	26/8/26	Bendigo	425m	2	0:25.21	60.7 km/h	15.7L	$7.00	0:24.11	0:24.03	T3 RSTW	$1,530	-	7	1. Chappy's Hikari 2. Morning Dawn 3. Saint Franklin
3rd of 6	19/8/26	Bendigo	425m	2	0:24.43	62.6 km/h	5.9L	$13	0:24.02	0:23.91	MX 6/7	$1,530	$160	8	1. Three Victory 2. Claretown Paddy 3. Mashed Potato
4th of 7	11/8/26	Horsham	410m	5	0:24.06	61.3 km/h	6.0L	$26	0:23.64	0:23.16	GR 6	$2,930	$75	6	1. Drax Bale 2. Artemis Science 3. Paw Jaxson
2nd of 8	5/8/26	Bendigo	425m	5	0:24.41	62.7 km/h	0.6L	$26	0:24.37	0:24.05	Rank Limit - Grade 6	$1,530	$320	6	1. Minh Ardie 2. Mashed Potato 3. Collinda Ramsay
1st of 6	30/7/26	Mount Gambier	305m	4	0:17.89	61.4 km/h	2.3L	$3.00	0:17.89	0:17.56	TG1-4W	$1,010	$545	7	1. Mashed Potato 2. Saint Kylie 3. Cadillac Express
1st of 6	23/7/26	Mount Gambier	305m	5	0:17.92	61.3 km/h	3.0L	$2.40	0:17.92	0:17.69	MDN	$970	$525	7	1. Mashed Potato 2. Mocambora Mitch 3. Slovakia

Ace Chaser (2) 235326238x
Trainer: Cameron Taylor (GREATER BENDIGO (C))
Prize Money: $8,190
Win / Place: 6.45% / 64%

3 yo Black D

Sire: ASTON RUPEE (AUS)

Dam: FUGACIOUS (AUS)

Rating

Stats

Career

31: 2-10-8

Track

8: 0-3-2

Trk/Dst

8: 0-3-2

Distance

8: 0-3-2

Country

31: 2-10-8

1st Up

2: 0-2-0

2nd Up

2: 1-0-0

Winning Distances
<400	400+	500+	600+	700+
2	0	0	0	0

Box History	1	2	3	4	5	6	7	8
STARTS	3	5	5	5	6	3	3	1
1st	0	0	0	0	0	1	1	0
2nd	1	2	3	2	2	0	0	0
3rd	0	1	1	2	3	0	0	1

Comments

Back from a six-and-a-half months spell and last resumed over 425m at this track where he was in the placings, finishing second. Others better.

Expected Early Speed:Midfield

Last Starts days since last start

Place	Date	Track	Distance	Box	Ran	Avg. Speed	Margin	SP	Win Time	BON	Class	Prize	Prize Won	Days	Result
99th of 1	9/9/26	Bendigo	425m	1	N/A	-	-	$0.00			Trial	$0	-	-	1. 99-Ace Chaser 2. 3.
8th of 8	27/2/26	Bendigo	425m	6	0:24.61	62.2 km/h	12.0L	$81	0:23.82	0:23.79	MX 6/7 FIN	$3,360	-	7	1. Percy 2. Paw Raynor 3. Kid Gulla
3rd of 8	20/2/26	Bendigo	425m	5	0:24.46	62.6 km/h	8.8L	$81	0:23.88	0:23.56	MX 6/7 H	$2,930	$300	4	1. Percy 2. Sweet Millie 3. Ace Chaser
2nd of 8	16/2/26	Ballarat	390m	1	0:22.62	62.1 km/h	0.3L	$4.20	0:22.60	0:22.12	T3 GR 6	$1,530	$320	32	1. Universe 2. Ace Chaser 3. Tinker Drew
32 Day Freshen-Up
6th of 8	15/1/26	Shepparton	450m	7	0:26.00	62.3 km/h	5.5L	$23	0:25.65	0:25.63	MX 6/7	$1,530	-	8	1. Illuminator 2. Lady Rapid 3. Smaller Acts
2nd of 8	7/1/26	Bendigo	425m	5	0:24.26	63.1 km/h	1.0L	$13	0:24.21	0:24.07	T3 RSTW	$1,530	$320	6	1. Berserker Viking 2. Ace Chaser 3. Wallan Ace

Boys Night (7) 1322575126
Trainer: Colin Baker (GREATER GEELONG (C))
Prize Money: $3,515
Win / Place: 15% / 53%

3 yo BDL D

Sire: FERAL FRANKY (AUS)

Dam: LARA TARA (AUS)

Rating

Stats

Career

13: 2-4-1

Track

4: 0-0-0

Trk/Dst

4: 0-0-0

Distance

4: 0-0-0

Season

5: 1-1-0

Country

13: 2-4-1

1st Up

2: 0-1-0

2nd Up

2: 1-0-0

Winning Distances
<400	400+	500+	600+	700+
2	0	0	0	0

Box History	1	2	4	5	7	8
STARTS	2	1	2	1	3	4
1st	1	0	0	0	1	0
2nd	0	1	0	1	1	1
3rd	0	0	0	0	0	1

Comments

Missed the frame last start when a 4.5 lengths sixth (17.09) at Healesville. Previous form sound including a win three back at Healesville. Has ability but this tough and will need some luck to feature.

Expected Early Speed:Backmarker

Last Starts days since last start

Place	Date	Track	Distance	Box	Ran	Avg. Speed	Margin	SP	Win Time	BON	Class	Prize	Prize Won	Days	Result
6th of 8	7/9/26	Healesville	300m	4	0:17.09	63.2 km/h	4.3L	$61	0:16.81	0:16.44	MX 6/7	$2,930	-	3	1. Not Perfect 2. How Much Longer 3. Dirty Apollo
2nd of 6	4/9/26	Healesville	300m	5	0:16.90	63.9 km/h	2.0L	$4.80	0:16.77	0:16.74	T3 GR 6	$1,530	$320	5	1. Always Speedy 2. Boys Night 3. Especial Kiani
1st of 8	30/8/26	Healesville	300m	7	0:17.00	63.5 km/h	0.3L	$10	0:17.00	0:16.63	T3 GR 7	$1,530	$1,000	11	1. Boys Night 2. Two Star Mikado 3. Preparation
5th of 6	19/8/26	Bendigo	425m	1	0:25.01	61.2 km/h	14.1L	$23	0:24.02	0:23.91	MX 6/7	$1,530	-	7	1. Three Victory 2. Claretown Paddy 3. Mashed Potato
7th of 8	12/8/26	Bendigo	425m	8	0:25.36	60.3 km/h	14.6L	$13	0:24.34	0:24.09	T3 RSTW	$1,530	-	26	1. Nicmac Ace 2. Collinda Ramsay 3. Dark Habits
5th of 6	17/7/26	Healesville	350m	7	0:19.91	63.3 km/h	6.0L	$15	0:19.50	0:19.49	T3 RSTW	$1,530	-	7	1. Crackerjack Greg 2. Flying Nardo 3. Southern Style

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