Bendigo Race 3

Jake Klemm Carpentry (300+)

Prize Money: $1,530

BERRINGA BLACK (3) was big odds last time but gave a huge sight after a fast early split, weakening late to finish a 1.75 lengths fifth (22.60) over 390m at Shepparton. Form from his last run is proving strong. Should be very hard to beat this time. DARK HABITS (4) has been settling off the speed lately, finishing sixth (22.68) last time in a T3 Grade 7 at Shepparton. The form out of last race has been strong. Can measure up this time. NALA'S MANTIS (1) showed little early speed at her last couple, the latest finishing fifth (23.19) in a Bottom Up - Restricted Win at Warrnambool. Will give the top chances plenty to think about. HOPE IN HARDSHIP (2) can measure up with the right run.

Distance: 425m
Class: Bottom Up - Grade 7
Track: Good
Weather: Fine
Surface: All Weather

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Nala's Mantis (1) 2613747455
Trainer: Nikita Harris (Lara)
Prize Money: $2,050
Win / Place: 5.26% / 26%

2 yo WH/FWN B

Sire: FERNANDO BALE (AUS)

Dam: SIMBA'S GIRL (AUS)

Rating

Stats

Career

19: 1-1-3

Season

19: 1-1-3

Country

19: 1-1-3

1st Up

1: 0-0-0

2nd Up

1: 0-0-0

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

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

Comments

Suited by inside box. Last start finished 5th over 390m at Warrnambool beaten 3.5 lengths (23.19) behind Val's Legacy in a Bottom Up - Restricted Win on February 16. Yet to win but has been in the money two times from three starts off this draw. Right 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 7	16/2/26	Warrnambool	390m	3	0:23.19	60.5 km/h	3.5L	$11	0:22.96	0:22.31	Bottom Up - Restricted Win	$1,530	-	9	1. Val's Legacy 2. Glimmer Of Hope 3. Grand Cassian
5th of 8	7/2/26	Ballarat	390m	1	0:22.77	61.7 km/h	7.6L	$6.50	0:22.23	0:22.19	T3 GR 7	$1,530	-	4	1. Dimora Blitz 2. Prawn And Order 3. Paw Kara
4th of 8	3/2/26	Geelong	400m	8	0:23.02	62.6 km/h	3.2L	$10	0:22.79	0:22.34	Bottom Up - Grade 7	$1,530	$50	4	1. Sir Starbuck 2. Unleashing 3. Gravy Train
7th of 7	30/1/26	Geelong	400m	7	0:23.34	61.7 km/h	8.5L	$14	0:22.78	0:22.36	MX 6/7	$2,930	-	9	1. Paw Kenneth 2. Bunni Bale 3. Clyde Bale
4th of 8	21/1/26	Sale	435m	6	0:25.01	62.6 km/h	4.2L	$10	0:24.72	0:24.36	Rank Limit - Grade 7	$1,530	$50	3	1. Pacific Poppy 2. Lisa Rose 3. He's A Collinda
7th of 8	18/1/26	Sale	435m	8	0:25.42	61.6 km/h	15.3L	$27	0:24.40	0:24.28	GR 7	$2,930	-	10	1. Dr. Will 2. Okay Boss 3. Edinburgh Bale

Hope In Hardship (2) 5363615245
Trainer: Paul Radstock (Burnbank)
Prize Money: $2,615
Win / Place: 5.00% / 35%

2 yo Black B

Sire: ASTON RUPEE (AUS)

Dam: ABSOLUTE RUBY (LATE SLIGHT OF HAND)

Rating

Stats

Career

20: 1-3-3

Track

5: 0-0-2

Trk/Dst

5: 0-0-2

Distance

5: 0-0-2

Season

16: 1-2-3

Country

20: 1-3-3

1st Up

2: 0-1-1

2nd Up

2: 0-0-0

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

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

Comments

Charged out of the boxes with a strong early sectional but swamped late when a close up fifth (17.18) at Healesville over 300m. Look for improvement. Not out of it.

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
5th of 7	11/2/26	Healesville	300m	1	0:17.18	62.9 km/h	3.0L	$5.50	0:16.99	0:16.86	Bottom Up - Grade 7	$1,530	-	5	1. Grease Beast 2. Rumbling Rose 3. Perfect Jenny
4th of 8	6/2/26	Healesville	300m	5	0:17.42	62.0 km/h	3.1L	$46	0:17.20	0:16.64	T3 GR 7	$1,530	$50	4	1. Night Ralf 2. Tinker Rock 3. Phantom Dash
2nd of 8	2/2/26	Ballarat	390m	2	0:22.64	62.0 km/h	2.3L	$4.80	0:22.49	0:22.09	T3 GR 7	$1,530	$320	10	1. Ivory Quill 2. Hope In Hardship 3. Barellen Silk
5th of 8	23/1/26	Healesville	300m	2	0:17.29	62.5 km/h	1.3L	$21	0:17.22	0:16.82	T3 GR 7	$1,530	-	4	1. Getting Nervous 2. Thunderous Roar 3. Aston Macquarie
1st of 8	19/1/26	Warrnambool	390m	3	0:22.82	61.5 km/h	1.0L	$11	0:22.82	0:22.16	Bottom Up - Maiden	$1,530	$1,000	5	1. Hope In Hardship 2. Tokyo Romance 3. Fearless Bear
6th of 8	14/1/26	Bendigo	425m	6	0:25.32	60.4 km/h	9.0L	$23	0:24.72	0:24.02	MDN	$1,530	-	14	1. Urana Radiant 2. Guardian 3. Kraken Bluey

Berringa Black (3) 2745282435
Trainer: Geoffrey Williamson (Marong)
Prize Money: $4,650
Win / Place: 2.50% / 37%

2 yo Black D

Sire: HARD STYLE RICO (AUS)

Dam: MAGGIE PIE (AUS)

Rating

Stats

Career

40: 1-5-9

Track

21: 1-2-7

Trk/Dst

19: 1-2-6

Distance

19: 1-2-6

Season

19: 0-4-5

Country

40: 1-5-9

1st Up

1: 0-0-0

2nd Up

1: 0-0-0

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

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

Comments

Started big odds last time but hit the ground running with a slick early split, giving a sight but fading out of it to finish fifth (22.60) at Shepparton over 390m. The last run is a strong form reference. Follow up.

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	12/2/26	Shepparton	390m	6	0:22.60	62.1 km/h	1.8L	$15	0:22.49	0:22.27	T3 GR 7	$1,530	-	8	1. Surging 2. Paw Kara 3. Soda Swan
3rd of 6	4/2/26	Bendigo	425m	2	0:24.57	62.3 km/h	5.5L	$6.50	0:24.20	0:23.98	Rank Limit - Grade 7	$1,530	$160	6	1. Kid Blue 2. Inga Freddy 3. Berringa Black
4th of 7	29/1/26	Shepparton	390m	1	0:22.85	61.4 km/h	2.5L	$4.20	0:22.69	0:22.16	Bottom Up - Restricted Win	$1,530	$50	15	1. Koda 2. Paw Kara 3. Present Gift
2nd of 6	14/1/26	Bendigo	425m	7	0:24.44	62.6 km/h	2.5L	$18	0:24.29	0:24.02	T3 RSTW	$1,530	$320	7	1. Charente Jewel 2. Berringa Black 3. Dark Habits
8th of 8	7/1/26	Bendigo	425m	5	0:25.46	60.1 km/h	10.8L	$20	0:24.74	0:24.07	T3 RSTW	$1,530	-	7	1. Don't Tell Danni 2. Presence 3. Black Hawk
2nd of 8	31/12/25	Bendigo	425m	7	0:24.59	62.2 km/h	1.2L	$11	0:24.51	0:24.33	Bottom Up - Grade 7	$1,530	$320	9	1. Irish Carla 2. Berringa Black 3. Marvulli

Dark Habits (4) 7273643646
Trainer: David Torr (Woodvale)
Prize Money: $2,135
Win / Place: 5.00% / 30%

2 yo Black B

Sire: BERNARDO (AUS)

Dam: MISS RHUBARB (AUS)

Rating

Stats

Career

20: 1-1-4

Track

9: 1-0-2

Trk/Dst

9: 1-0-2

Distance

9: 1-0-2

Season

17: 1-1-3

Country

20: 1-1-4

1st Up

1: 0-0-0

2nd Up

1: 0-0-1

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

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

Comments

Was sent out long odds last time but charged out of the boxes with a fast early sectional and gave a sight before being swallowed up late, finishing a 3 length sixth (22.68) over 390m at Shepparton. Coming out of a very strong form race. Expected to go 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	12/2/26	Shepparton	390m	8	0:22.68	61.9 km/h	3.0L	$10	0:22.49	0:22.27	T3 GR 7	$1,530	-	8	1. Surging 2. Paw Kara 3. Soda Swan
4th of 6	4/2/26	Bendigo	425m	7	0:24.65	62.1 km/h	6.8L	$7.00	0:24.20	0:23.98	Rank Limit - Grade 7	$1,530	$50	7	1. Kid Blue 2. Inga Freddy 3. Berringa Black
6th of 6	28/1/26	Bendigo	425m	2	0:24.92	61.4 km/h	5.8L	$3.50	0:24.54	0:24.07	T3 GR 7	$1,530	-	14	1. Cards Night 2. Paw Quintessa 3. Paw Varna
3rd of 6	14/1/26	Bendigo	425m	8	0:24.49	62.5 km/h	3.0L	$4.50	0:24.29	0:24.02	T3 RSTW	$1,530	$160	14	1. Charente Jewel 2. Berringa Black 3. Dark Habits
4th of 8	31/12/25	Bendigo	425m	8	0:24.64	62.1 km/h	1.9L	$8.60	0:24.51	0:24.33	Bottom Up - Grade 7	$1,530	$50	11	1. Irish Carla 2. Berringa Black 3. Marvulli
6th of 7	20/12/25	Shepparton	390m	8	0:22.94	61.2 km/h	3.5L	$12	0:22.72	0:22.12	MX 6/7	$1,530	-	17	1. Major Shiraz 2. Bangkok Beauty 3. Purple

Deanna Keeping (5) 4544154x8
Trainer: Paula Boots (Kyabram South)
Prize Money: $1,425
Win / Place: 12% / 12%

1 yo BLU B

Sire: TOMMY SHELBY (AUS)

Dam: DANICA KEEPING (AUS)

Rating

Stats

Career

8: 1-0-0

Season

7: 1-0-0

Country

8: 1-0-0

1st Up

2: 0-0-0

2nd Up

1: 0-0-0

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

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

Comments

Poor last start but ran a better race two back when fourth over 390m at Shepparton. Doesn't look smart enough to threaten the top few.

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
8th of 8	9/2/26	Shepparton	390m	5	0:23.33	60.2 km/h	17.0L	$31	0:22.14	0:21.86	MX 6/7	$2,930	-	88	1. Thermal Heat 2. Sir Starbuck 3. Ivory Quill
88 Day Spell
4th of 7	13/11/25	Shepparton	390m	1	0:23.03	61.0 km/h	5.3L	$3.00f	0:22.69	0:21.96	GR 7	$1,530	$50	15	1. Texas Cowgirl 2. Miss Barbie 3. Shaggy Bear
5th of 6	29/10/25	Gunnedah	431m	7	0:26.24	59.1 km/h	9.3L	$8.50	0:25.60	0:24.89	GR 5	$3,110	-	6	1. My Mate Theo 2. Jungle Miss 3. Mr. Speckle
1st of 8	23/10/25	Muswellbrook	336m	4	0:19.52	62.0 km/h	3.8L	$9.50	0:19.52	0:18.83	MDN	$1,790	$1,175	7	1. Deanna Keeping 2. Squid Worth 3. He's A Tiger
4th of 6	16/10/25	Muswellbrook	336m	6	0:19.89	60.8 km/h	7.5L	$16	0:19.36	0:18.94	MDN	$1,790	$75	3	1. Canya Feel It 2. Frame Sister 3. Cobblestone Road
4th of 6	13/10/25	Gunnedah	340m	7	0:20.62	59.4 km/h	4.8L	$2.50f	0:20.28	0:19.49	MDN	$850	$50	28	1. Tamarama Beach 2. Piper's Rum 3. Impress Elsa

Handful Of Cash (6) f1x4747557
Trainer: Donna Dean (Nyora)
Prize Money: $1,905
Win / Place: 9.09% / 9.09%

3 yo DK BDL D

Sire: FERAL FRANKY (AUS)

Dam: PRINCESS SPARKLE (AUS)

Rating

Stats

Career

11: 1-0-0

Track

2: 0-0-0

Trk/Dst

2: 0-0-0

Distance

2: 0-0-0

Season

7: 0-0-0

Metro

1: 0-0-0

Country

10: 1-0-0

1st Up

3: 0-0-0

2nd Up

3: 1-0-0

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

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

Comments

Has been out of the money of late. Could only manage seventh last time out over 435m at Sale. Prepared to overlook.

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
7th of 8	11/2/26	Sale	435m	2	0:26.01	60.2 km/h	12.4L	$27	0:25.14	0:24.38	SPEC H	$1,530	-	5	1. Playback 2. Follow The Sun 3. Wile Coyote
5th of 6	6/2/26	Warragul	400m	4	0:23.26	61.9 km/h	11.8L	$31	0:22.49	0:22.26	RST WIN	$2,930	-	16	1. Paw Elodee 2. Paw Gamma 3. Paw Orenthal
5th of 8	21/1/26	Sale	435m	3	0:25.29	61.9 km/h	8.1L	$17	0:24.72	0:24.36	Rank Limit - Grade 7	$1,530	-	6	1. Pacific Poppy 2. Lisa Rose 3. He's A Collinda
7th of 8	15/1/26	Warragul	400m	1	0:23.60	61.0 km/h	10.3L	$2.60	0:22.92	0:22.40	Rank Limit - Restricted Win	$1,530	-	13	1. Night Cap 2. Tommy 3. Mustang Annie
4th of 7	2/1/26	Warragul	400m	1	0:23.68	60.8 km/h	7.3L	$3.60	0:23.19	0:22.20	MX 6/7	$2,930	$75	21	1. Paw Veldron 2. Tommy 3. Awe Well
7th of 8	12/12/25	Bendigo	425m	2	0:24.63	62.1 km/h	11.3L	$12	0:23.88	0:23.63	MX 6/7	$2,930	-	21	1. Ridiculous 2. Chappy's Totem 3. Rowdy Boy

Darra Lago (7) 53356273x5
Trainer: Jenny Weber (Darraweit Guim)
Prize Money: $2,655
Win / Place: 4.55% / 31%

4 yo Black D

Sire: AZKABAN (AUS)

Dam: DARRA DAWNNE (AUS)

Rating

Stats

Career

22: 1-2-4

Track

14: 1-1-3

Trk/Dst

12: 1-1-3

Distance

12: 1-1-3

Season

4: 0-1-1

Country

22: 1-2-4

1st Up

4: 0-0-0

2nd Up

3: 0-0-0

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

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

Comments

Last start finished last in a Rank Limit - Grade 7 on February 4 over 425m at this track behind Kid Blue beaten 14 lengths (25.15). Has ability and looks a winning hope.

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 6	4/2/26	Bendigo	425m	4	0:25.15	60.8 km/h	14.3L	$15	0:24.20	0:23.98	Rank Limit - Grade 7	$1,530	-	140	1. Kid Blue 2. Inga Freddy 3. Berringa Black
140 Day Spell
3rd of 8	17/9/25	Bendigo	425m	8	0:24.72	61.9 km/h	4.8L	$14	0:24.41	0:24.30	T3 GR 7	$1,530	$160	13	1. Ready One 2. Cordova 3. Darra Lago
7th of 8	4/9/25	Shepparton	450m	3	0:26.14	62.0 km/h	5.0L	$10	0:25.81	0:25.47	T3 GR 7	$2,930	-	29	1. Market Jet 2. Chorus Line 3. Go Fish
2nd of 8	6/8/25	Bendigo	425m	1	0:24.86	61.5 km/h	0.5L	$10	0:24.84	0:24.28	GR 7	$1,530	$320	14	1. Aston Surprise 2. Darra Lago 3. Atomic Diva
6th of 8	23/7/25	Bendigo	425m	4	0:24.91	61.4 km/h	6.8L	$10	0:24.46	0:24.16	GR 7	$1,530	-	9	1. Birdwood Franky 2. We Got Lucky 3. Paw Kestell
5th of 7	14/7/25	Ballarat	450m	2	0:26.44	61.3 km/h	3.3L	$4.60	0:26.24	0:25.77	T3 GR 7	$1,530	-	12	1. Articulate 2. Aston Surpass 3. Red Hot Pretty

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