Bendigo (VIC)
1 2 3 4 5
6 7 8
R5
Haras Des Trotteurs Trot
2150m | Mobile Start | Trotters | 7:33pm
TRACK INFORMATION
Max 7 across front
Sprint lane
RACE CONDITIONS
NR 50 to 55. PBD/NR
RESTRICTIONS
No age restrictions
No sex restrictions
PRIZE MONEY
$6,000
 
 
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R5
8 - THE DARK THUNDER
  • 8 The Dark Thunder (SR1)
  • D: Jordan Leedham (C)
  • T: M J Mifsud
  • 3-5-0-x-3-8-2-x-1-4
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RACE COMMENT
OVERVIEW: BULLAPARK BENO (7) continues to build on his consistent record and should run his usual honest race. He scored over Amour Maternal three starts ago and he was doing his best work at the end when third behind Mac Flick last week. ALDEBARAN SUE (5) is a 3yo filly that has only had two starts and is taking on older and more experienced rivals but she appears to have the ability to progress. She hasn’t started since finishing fourth in the New South Wales Oaks in May but she has won two trials recently. THE DARK THUNDER (8) is awkwardly drawn but his two runs back from a break have been sound and he should be competitive if he gains normal luck in running. He scored impressively first up then battled on well after enduring a tough run last time out. JUST ABIT DUSTY (9) is stepping up in class but produced a big performance to win after galloping early at Ballarat on Thursday so he cannot be underestimated. EARLY SPEED: 1 (possible leader), 2,7 RATINGS: 7/ 5,8/ 9/ 6/ 1,2,4
TODAY'S STATISTICS
7-1-1-1
TRACK
5-2-0-0
DISTANCE
4-1-0-0
TRK / DIST
11-1-1-4
LAST SEASON
5-1-1-1
THIS SEASON
2/11
OUR RANKING
CAREER STATISTICS
13%
WIN S/RATE
56%
PLACE S/RATE
16-2-2-5
CAREER
$16,880
PRIZE MONEY
2150
WIN RANGE
14
DAYS LAST RACE
Career Statistics
Stats Win % Place % Rank
Total 16-2-2-5 13% 56% 2
Distance 5-2-0-0 40% 40% 2
Dist Range 10-2-1-2 20% 50% 1
Track 7-1-1-1 14% 43% 4
Track / Dist 4-1-0-0 25% 25% 4
This Season 5-1-1-1 20% 60% 3
Last Season 11-1-1-4 9% 55% 4
1st up 0-0-0-0 0% 0% N/A
2nd up 0-0-0-0 0% 0% N/A
Career Best MR TR2:02.3MS 8
Distance Best MR TR2:02.3MS 8
Stable Stats
Stats Win % Place % Rank
Driver 12mth --- 0% 0% N/A
Jordan Leedham
Trainer 12mth --- 0% 0% N/A
M J Mifsud
Trained at: Bagshot
Owners: M J Mifsud, C J Walters, L R K Walters
Breeder(s): M J Mifsud, J M Mifsud
Colours: Cerise, White & Black Band, White Sleeves, Cerise Stars
Age/Sex: 3 year old bay gelding
Breeding: Skyvalley NZ - Arannalea NZ (Pegasus Spur CA)
National Rating: NR55
Gear Changes
Removed: ; Added:
RECENT FORM
RESULT DAY RACE DETAILS RESULT
4 of 12 7
BENDIGO (Good) 13/08/2025, 2150m, NR 50 to 56. 2:00.3 (58.6, 29.1)
Finished 4/12 btn 4.7m, $6000, Jordan Leedham (Sr1), $4.20
3 wide middle, worked forward, outside leader at bell
1st SHAQ THE ANVIL (Fr2)
2nd ROMANTIC NINA (Fr5) 1.0m
3rd BULLAPARK BENO (Fr7) HFNK
1 of 12 126
BENDIGO (Good) 06/08/2025, 2150m, 0-2 WINS 2:02.3 (58.6, 29.7)
Finished 1/12 $6000, Jordan Leedham (Fr7), $8.50
1 out 2 back at bell
1st THE DARK THUNDER (Fr7)
2nd HURRICANE KATIE (Fr2) 6.2m
3rd ULTIMATE TESS (Sr5) 5.3m
2 of 8 14
BENDIGO (Good) 02/04/2025, 1650m, NR 50 to 55. 1:57.6 (58.8, 29.6)
Finished 2/8 btn 3.4m, $6000, Jack Laugher (Fr2), $8.50
gate speed, led, surrendered lead early, behind leader at bell
1st FONDA RHONDA (Fr4)
2nd THE DARK THUNDER (Fr2) 3.4m
3rd MISS OHANA (Sr2) 1.8m
8 of 10 6
BENDIGO (Good) 19/03/2025, 2150m, NR up to 55. 2:03.0 (58.0, 28.3)
Finished 8/10 btn 11.6m, $6000, Jack Laugher (Sr2), $10.00
pre race swab, 3 wide middle, worked forward, outside leader at bell, broke under pressure, vets examination after race, relegated, driver fined
1st APRIL SUN (Fr5)
2nd JILLIBY DREAMLOVER (Fr2) 2.3m
3rd BULLAPARK BENO (Fr3) 2.5m
3 of 11 117
BALARAT (Good) 13/03/2025, 2200m, 0-1 WIN 2:02.7 (59.1, 28.7)
Finished 3/11 btn 1.1m, $6000, Jack Laugher (Fr7), $11.00
gate speed, behind leader at bell, broke under pressure, relegated
1st COCONUT MICKEY (Fr4)
2nd HILLWINSOME (Fr1) 1.1m
3rd THE DARK THUNDER (Fr7) 13.2m
10 of 11 10
MELTON (Good) 16/11/2024, 2240m, No NR. 1:58.7 (56.0, 27.6)
Finished 10/11 btn 92.9m, $50000, Jack Laugher (Sr2), $81.00
pre race swab, 3 back on pegs at bell, broke
1st ENCHAUFFOUR (Fr2)
2nd REY BAILANDO (Fr4) 7.8m
3rd COMMODUS (Fr7) HD
5 of 8 17
BENDIGO (Good) 06/11/2024, 2150m, No NR. 1:58.9 (58.2, 29.1)
Finished 5/8 btn 30.2m, $10000, Jack Laugher (Fr4), $61.00
restrained after start, 5 back on the pegs at bell
1st COMMODUS (Fr6)
1st ENCHAUFFOUR (Fr2)
3rd RAINBOW JESTER (Sr1) 9.0m
3 of 7 11
MARYBRO (Good) 20/10/2024, 2190m, No NR. 2:09.3 (58.4, 28.6)
Finished 3/7 btn 7.4m, $7000, Neil McCallum (10 Fr4), $71.00
outside leader throughout, outside leader at bell
1st CARLA PIXIE NZ (10 Fr5)
2nd TENASEA WHISKEY (FT Fr2) 1.4m
3rd THE DARK THUNDER (10 Fr4) 5.9m
4 of 6 19
BENDIGO (Good) 09/10/2024, 1650m, 0-1 WIN 2:01.5 (58.0, 28.2)
Finished 4/6 btn 9.0m, $6000, Jack Laugher (Fr3), $4.00
gate speed, behind leader at bell
1st VERA LANE (Fr2)
2nd I AM HELLBOUND (Fr4) 2.0m
3rd BOOT LEGGING (Fr5) 1.5m
2 of 12 N/A
MELTON (Good) 20/09/2024, 2240m, No NR. 2:01.4 (59.6, 30.4)
Finished 2/12 btn HFHD, $20000, Jack Laugher (Fr5), $17.00
caught wide early , 1 out 1 back at bell
1st NIPOTINA (Fr3)
2nd THE DARK THUNDER (Fr5) HD
3rd BOOT LEGGING (Sr5) 1.5m