Bendigo Best Bets Preview: April 13th with Nick Foot

Race 5 – 3YO Handicap (1100 METRES)

#10 Moby Dick – $1.85

Ridiculously impressive when making a mess of them at Pakenham in a BM64. Ridden cold, hooked to the outside and produced a run that Captain Aheb would be proud of. Home FL400m of the meeting barely touched and looks pretty smart. Excited to see SKYBIRD return, but let’s follow her when she gets out in trip.

Suggested Bet: Win

Race 8 – RSN 945AM Bendigo Guineas (1400 METRES)

#18 Allapercanto – $41/$9

Can run a very cheeky race at an enormous price 2nd up to 1400m. Touch one paced FUP when back to the inside in 64 grade at Sandown, her form in the NSW provincials

Suggest Bet: Each-Way

As we settle into the Bendigo meeting, there’s a lot to unpack based on recent performance and form. In studying the last few Bendigo race results, patterns are emerging that can sharpen your Racing Tips and help guide selections this weekend.

One standout in recent Racing Tips is War Machine, who claimed the Bendigo Guineas strongly. That win underlines its ability to perform when it counts – useful information when evaluating likely winners in similar pattern races.

Another horse turning heads in recent Racing Podcasts discussions is Roll On High, especially noted in previews for its two strong runs, including the Surround Stakes and Sunline Stakes. Despite problems like drawing wide or getting back early, it has shown enough zip in the last 400 metres to suggest it can threaten in the Bendigo Guineas again.

Using Past Performances to Refine Racing Tips:

• Look for horses with credible late splits: those that finish fast over the final 200-400m suggest fitness and readiness, especially in tracks like Bendigo where pace often drops off late.
• Pay attention to barrier draws. While a wide gate isn’t always fatal, it’s helpful if the mount has shown ability to overcome ground loss.
• Rest and recent starts matter – horses returning with solid runs and no signs of fatigue are in better stead.

Also, Racing Podcasts covering recent Bendigo meetings have emphasised value in “Each-Way” bets when odds are generous, especially in Group or Listed races where a few horses might be underestimated. Betting strategies that reflect both win chance and value tend to perform better over time.

In all, combining recent race outcomes (like War Machine’s win) with insights from podcasts and form guides builds more rounded Horse Racing Tips. Keep an eye on those late-running types and those stepping up in distance or grade – they often deliver the surprise package.