Bendigo (VIC)
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R2
2h49m
Worlds Best Hoof Oil Trot
2150m | Mobile Start | Trotters | 5:32pm
TRACK INFORMATION
Max 7 across front
Sprint lane
RACE CONDITIONS
NR up to 49. PBD/NR
RESTRICTIONS
No age restrictions
No sex restrictions
PRIZE MONEY
$4,000
 
 
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R2
12 - AFRICAN GALA
  • 12 African Gala (SR4)
  • D: Liam Older (C)
  • T: B C Angove
  • 4-5-3-1-4-1-x-0-7-7
9.5 9.5 10.0 11.0 12.0
$9.50 $9.50 $9.50 $10.00 $11.00 $12.00
RACE COMMENT
OVERVIEW: ALABAMA MAY (3) looks ready to get back into the winners’ circle after two solid second placings at her past two starts. Two runs ago at this track, she had to cover an extra 37 metres racing wide. She made a long, sustained run and was only narrowly beaten. Last start she again hit the line well at Maryborough. She should map well from this barrier. I AM HARRO (9) has ability on his day and has an ideal barrier to settle into a positive position. He is racing well. JESSICAS STORY (4) is in great form, finishing in the top four at her past seven starts, including two wins. She performs best when she finds the fence, but there is some early speed drawn inside her. NORTHERN TRUSCOTT (8) has the best sectional times in this event, but faces a sticky barrier. He will need to be on his best behaviour, as he can gallop, but a win would not surprise if he has luck on his side. Also respecting LITTLE TEDEY (1), who should map well from barrier one with his gate speed. BACK: ALABAMA MAY (3) – 2 units (win)
TODAY'S STATISTICS
12-0-0-2
TRACK
5-0-0-1
DISTANCE
5-0-0-1
TRK / DIST
26-2-2-3
LAST SEASON
3-0-0-0
THIS SEASON
CAREER STATISTICS
7%
WIN S/RATE
24%
PLACE S/RATE
29-2-2-3
CAREER
$26,515
PRIZE MONEY
2138
WIN RANGE
11
DAYS LAST RACE
Career Statistics
Stats Win % Place % Rank
Total 29-2-2-3 7% 24% 11
Distance 5-0-0-1 0% 20% 9
Dist Range 16-2-1-2 13% 31% 1
Track 12-0-0-2 0% 17% 11
Track / Dist 5-0-0-1 0% 20% 9
This Season 3-0-0-0 0% 0% N/A
Last Season 26-2-2-3 8% 27% 5
1st up 0-0-0-0 0% 0% N/A
2nd up 0-0-0-0 0% 0% N/A
Career Best MR TR2:04.5 12
Distance Best MR TR2:04.5 9
Stable Stats
Stats Win % Place % Rank
Driver 12mth --- 0% 0% N/A
Liam Older
Trainer 12mth --- 0% 0% N/A
B C Angove
Trained at: Via Newstead
Owners: M (Michael) Taylor
Breeder(s): M Taylor
Colours: White, Empire Stallions Logo, Green Sleeves With White & Maroon Cuffs
Age/Sex: 3 year old bay gelding
Breeding: Pastor Stephen USA - Rift Valley (Skyvalley NZ)
National Rating: NR49
Gear Changes
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RECENT FORM
RESULT DAY RACE DETAILS RESULT
7 of 11 11
RIVERIN (Fast) 30/05/2026, 2270m, No NR. 1:59.7 (58.7, 29.4)
Finished 7/11 btn 35.3m, $125000, Glen Craven (Fr3), $151.00
800 metres, 5 back on the pegs at bell
1st MUNNY THE MUNSTER (Fr2)
2nd THE PREACHER (Sr3) 19.2m
3rd HOWDY MATE (Sr2) 2.4m
7 of 8 13
RIVERIN (Fast) 19/05/2026, 2270m, No NR. 1:58.6 (58.1, 29.0)
Finished 7/8 btn 105.5m, $11832, Glen Craven (Fr1), $101.00
800 metres, 3 back on pegs at bell, last chance to race truly
1st THE PREACHER (Fr4)
2nd MUNNY THE MUNSTER (Fr2) 8.0m
3rd BROTHER MOUNTAIN (Fr3) 22.7m
11 of 12 145
BENDIGO (Good) 06/05/2026, 2150m, NR 46 to 51. 1:59.9 (60.9, 30.9)
Finished 11/12 btn 210.4m, $6000, Leigh Sutton (Sr1), $61.00
began badly, last chance in draw, trailed field, tailed off at bell
1st THE ITALIAN DREAM (Fr6)
2nd FREMARKS PEGGY (Fr1) 4.3m
3rd MIDNITE MUSCLE (Fr3) 7.2m
1 of 5 8
ALBPARK (Good) 12/12/2025, 2138m, No NR. 2:04.5 (60.5, 30.6)
Finished 1/5 $7700, Nathan Dawson (10 Fr2), $5.50
3 back on pegs at bell, swabbed
1st AFRICAN GALA (10 Fr2)
2nd BLACK VIPER (10 Fr1) 2.6m
2nd DINGANE (FT Fr1) 2.6m
4 of 5 7
ALBPARK (Good) 04/12/2025, 2138m, No NR. 2:03.3 (60.8, 30.9)
Finished 4/5 btn 143.2m, $7700, Nathan Dawson (10 Fr1), $4.40
galloped out, warning issued
1st BLACK VIPER (FT Fr1)
2nd NONIS GOLD CLASS (FT Fr4) 10.5m
3rd THE RED MENACE (FT Fr2) 124.5m
1 of 5 6
ALBPARK (Good) 27/11/2025, 2138m, No NR. 2:06.3 (58.7, 28.7)
Finished 1/5 $7700, Nathan Dawson (FT Fr4), $5.00
pre race urine, fractious before start, led, leader at bell, swabbed
1st AFRICAN GALA (FT Fr4)
2nd NONIS GOLD CLASS (FT Fr3) 1.4m
3rd BLACK VIPER (FT Fr1) HFNK
3 of 5 21
ALBPARK (Good) 21/11/2025, 2138m, No NR. 2:02.0 (58.9, 29.7)
Finished 3/5 btn 35.2m, $50000, Nathan Dawson (FT Fr3), $11.00
3 back on pegs at bell
1st DESIRING DIAMONDS (FT Fr1)
2nd NONIS GOLD CLASS (FT Fr2) 5.1m
3rd AFRICAN GALA (FT Fr3) 30.1m
5 of 7 7
MARYBRO (Good) 31/10/2025, 2190m, 0-2 WINS 2:03.7 (58.0, 29.2)
Finished 5/7 btn 45.8m, $6000, Jack Laugher (Fr1), $51.00
4 back on the pegs at bell, Gave ground over concluding stages
1st KEAYANG BAZLENKA (Fr6)
2nd WHOSHOTTHEPIEMAN (Fr3) 10.3m
3rd ARGYLE MUSE (Fr4) 21.8m
4 of 9 16
MELTON (Good) 24/10/2025, 1720m, MAIDEN 2:01.4 (59.8, 28.7)
Finished 4/9 btn 16.0m, $6000, Luke Dunne (Fr1), $19.00
inconvenienced, 5 back on the pegs at bell, held up early
1st WHOSHOTTHEPIEMAN (Fr6)
2nd QUEEN OF SEES (Fr5) 1.2m
3rd REDBLUENPURPLE (Sr1) 14.1m
8 of 9 N/A
BENDIGO (Good) 08/10/2025, 2150m, NR up to 59. 2:01.3 (60.6, 30.4)
Finished 8/9 btn 105.8m, $7000, John Caldow (Fr1), $151.00
5 back on the pegs at bell, tired latter stages, stood down 1 trial
1st ALDEBARAN ADA (Fr5)
2nd NORTHERN TRUSCOTT (Fr4) 8.5m
3rd TRUSCOTTS ELEGANCE (Sr1) 1.6m