Bendigo (VIC)
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R6
5h1m
Portable Horse Stables Australia Pace
1650m | Mobile Start | Pacers | 7:30pm
TRACK INFORMATION
Max 7 across front
Sprint lane
RACE CONDITIONS
NR up to 75. PBD/NR
RESTRICTIONS
No age restrictions
No sex restrictions
PRIZE MONEY
$8,000
 
 
  Flucs Open Today Fluc -3 Fluc -2 Fluc -1 Win
R6
9 - FRUGAL FARE
  • 9 Frugal Fare (SR2)
  • D: Ryan Sanderson (C)
  • T: S J O'Donoghue
  • 0-3-4-3-4-3-0-5-2-6
4.6 4.6
$4.60 $4.60 - - - $4.60
RACE COMMENT
OVERVIEW: This looks like an even contest where a case can be made for most horses in the field. It is difficult to narrow the chances down to just four runners. TO THE NINES (1) is a versatile horse who can race tough and make his own luck. He has notably the best sectional times in this event. The in-form KING SAINT (2) drawn to his inside has brilliant gate speed, so TO THE NINES (1) may end up shuffled back on the fence. GALAXY LASS (4) hit the line well for fourth last start in a race won by the talented colt MOST EXCITING. She is often racing in Saturday night company at Melton and has a great turn of foot. She has had only two starts on this track for a win and a nice placing. FRUGAL FARE (9) is the talented, flashy grey who is racing well and follows through a fast beginner, so he should map well here. IDEAL BANDIT (8) has been racing well and boasts a strong record of 14 starts for six wins. He was unlucky last start, but may again face bad luck from the inside back-row barrier. Also respecting the talented LAMBRO MACH (3) here. 
TODAY'S STATISTICS
5-3-0-1
TRACK
3-2-0-1
DISTANCE
3-2-0-1
TRK / DIST
18-8-2-0
LAST SEASON
10-0-1-3
THIS SEASON
4/9
OUR RANKING
CAREER STATISTICS
27%
WIN S/RATE
55%
PLACE S/RATE
33-9-5-4
CAREER
$54,564
PRIZE MONEY
1650 - 2240
WIN RANGE
11
DAYS LAST RACE
Career Statistics
Stats Win % Place % Rank
Total 33-9-5-4 27% 55% 2
Distance 3-2-0-1 67% 100% 3
Dist Range 14-4-2-1 29% 50% 4
Track 5-3-0-1 60% 80% 3
Track / Dist 3-2-0-1 67% 100% 3
This Season 10-0-1-3 0% 40% 8
Last Season 18-8-2-0 44% 56% 2
1st up 0-0-0-0 0% 0% N/A
2nd up 0-0-0-0 0% 0% N/A
Career Best MR 1:54.0MS 4
Distance Best MR 1:54.0MS 4
Stable Stats
Stats Win % Place % Rank
Driver 12mth --- 0% 0% N/A
Ryan Sanderson
Trainer 12mth --- 0% 0% N/A
S J O'Donoghue
Trained at: Kialla
Owners: G C Wilson, P Wilson, Latengo Pty Ltd
Breeder(s): D J Sharpe
Colours: White, Orange Diamond & Sleeves
Age/Sex: 8 year old grey gelding
Breeding: Changeover NZ - Lombo Mini Lamouch (Lombo Pocket Watch)
National Rating: NR72
Gear Changes
Removed: ; Added:
RECENT FORM
RESULT DAY RACE DETAILS RESULT
6 of 8 15
MELTON (Good) 30/05/2026, 1720m, NR 70 to 79. 1:54.6 (56.3, 28.5)
Finished 6/8 btn 7.8m, $15000, Ryan Sanderson (Fr2), $5.00
outside leader at bell, dropped foot, driver fined $
1st MAXNJAX (Fr4)
2nd KOMODO (Fr5) 4.0m
3rd CLYMENUS NZ (Fr3) 2.3m
2 of 9 13
MELTON (Good) 15/05/2026, 2240m, NMWL6M (NR80) 1:55.8 (56.8, 28.7)
Finished 2/9 btn SHFHD, $8000, Ryan Sanderson (Sr2), $6.50
1 out 2 back at bell, driver fined unapproved whip use
1st ZENARIO (Sr3)
2nd FRUGAL FARE (Sr2) SHFHD
3rd DONMARO NZ (Fr3) 3.5m
5 of 8 14
MELTON (Good) 02/05/2026, 1720m, 1MW 1:55.9 (57.2, 27.5)
Finished 5/8 btn 3.3m, $15000, Ryan Sanderson (Sr3), $8.50
3 back on pegs at bell, no clear run
1st ZANDA MAN (Sr2)
2nd KEAYANG WASABI (Fr5) 1.2m
3rd PRIORITISE (Fr1) HFHD
10 of 11 8
BENDIGO (Good) 18/04/2026, 2150m, NR 67 to 77. 1:58.1 (55.5, 26.1)
Finished 10/11 btn 20.1m, $15000, Jack Laugher (Sr3), $34.00
1 out 4 back at bell, 3 wide late with trail
1st MAXNJAX (Sr1)
2nd SOAP AND BUBBLES (Sr2) 1.6m
3rd CARDIGAN DAN (Fr1) HFNK
3 of 9 26
MELTON (Good) 10/04/2026, 2240m, NR 70 to 79. 1:56.0 (57.7, 29.2)
Finished 3/9 btn 4.7m, $10000, Ryan Sanderson (Fr2), $7.00
gate speed, behind leader at bell, shifted in, contact marker pegs, used sprint lane, relegated, driver suspended
1st KOSIMO (Fr1)
2nd ZENARIO (Sr2) 4.7m
3rd FRUGAL FARE (Fr2) 3.1m
4 of 8 8
CHARLTN (Good) 15/03/2026, 2570m, No NR. 1:54.6 (55.2, 27.9)
Finished 4/8 btn 14.6m, $20000, Ryan Sanderson (Fr4), $71.00
restrained after start, 1 out 3 back at bell
1st MIKI TO SUCCESS (Sr1)
2nd SANCHEZ (Fr1) 4.5m
3rd LE SPARTACUS (Fr2) 9.5m
3 of 7 18
MELTON (Good) 07/03/2026, 2240m, NR 75 to 88. 1:57.2 (56.0, 27.2)
Finished 3/7 btn 2.7m, $17500, Ryan Sanderson (Fr3), $16.00
restrained after start, pulled hard, 3 back on pegs at bell
1st ISTHISJUSTFANTASY (Fr7)
2nd ATA RANGI (Fr5) HD
3rd FRUGAL FARE (Fr3) 2.3m
4 of 10 11
SHEPPTN (Good) 17/02/2026, 1690m, NR 60 to 80. 1:55.2 (57.4, 28.7)
Finished 4/10 btn 3.0m, $8000, Ryan Sanderson (Sr3), $3.60
1 out 6 back at bell
1st EDWARDE GRANGE (Fr2)
2nd LE BELLE BIJOUX (Sr4) 2.4m
3rd TEN DA TOUCH NZ (Sr2) HFHD
3 of 8 20
BENDIGO (Good) 06/02/2026, 1650m, NR up to 80 (NMWL6M) 1:54.7 (54.5, 27.2)
Finished 3/8 btn 5.5m, $8000, Ryan Sanderson (Sr1), $11.00
1 out 1 back at bell
1st ODIN (Fr4)
2nd ROYAL APPOINTMENT (Fr5) 1.6m
3rd HUGO ROCKS (Fr3) 3.8m
3rd FRUGAL FARE (Sr1) 3.8m
12 of 12 N/A
SHEPPTN (Fast) 17/01/2026, 1690m, NR 65 to 79. 1:54.4 (55.1, 27.8)
Finished 12/12 btn 18.2m, $15000, Ryan Sanderson (Sr4), $23.00
1 out 4 back at bell, 3 wide latter
1st HES NO ROMEO NZ (Sr2)
2nd THE BRIDE (Fr3) 1.6m
3rd GOLDEN TRIBE (Sr5) 7.3m
...
LAST WIN
1 of 9 N/A
G DERBY (Good) 25/10/2025, 2230m, No NR. 1:58.0 (57.5, 28.5)
Finished 1/9 $6999, Jack Laugher (Sr2), $5.00
3 wide middle, worked forward, outside leader at bell
1st FRUGAL FARE (Sr2)
2nd LAST TANGO IN HEAVEN NZ (Fr6) 1.7m
3rd PRIORITISE (Fr4) 1.3m