Birchip (VIC)
1 2 3 4 5 6 7
R7
13h1m
Cargill Cares Running of the Bulls Pace
2150m | Mobile Start | Pacers | 5:48pm
TRACK INFORMATION
Max 6 across front
RACE CONDITIONS
NR up to 90. PBD/NR
RESTRICTIONS
4YO and older
No sex restrictions
PRIZE MONEY
$125,000
 
 
  Flucs Open Today Fluc -3 Fluc -2 Fluc -1 Win
R7
2 - IDEAL BANDIT
  • 2 Ideal Bandit (FR2)
  • D: Ryan Sanderson (C)
  • T: S T Sanderson
  • 1-0-1-1-5-x-3
26.0 26.0 34.0 31.0 26.0 31.0
$26.00 $26.00 $34.00 $31.00 $26.00 $31.00
RACE COMMENT
OVERVIEW: Well, here it is. It’s the inaugural Running of the Bulls – Victoria’s very first harness slot race – and what a field it has drawn. There’s an intriguing battle between a range of horses with differing formlines and ratings, with the early speed battle crucial around the tight, turning circuit of Birchip. While she’s only lightly raced and never really been buzzed off the gate, WICKED CONFESSION (1) appears to have the speed to lead and will take plenty of catching if she’s left alone. She has won her two starts for Alex Ashwood by incredible margins in good time and might just be the surprise packet of this year’s event. There’s a whole host of other winning chances, though. SANCHEZ (3) has been set for this race for some time and went awfully close to winning the hot 4YO Bonanza on February 14 at his second run back from a break. He’s a good horse who has contested good races throughout his career and looms as a huge chance. MAXY WANTS TO PLAY (9) was great through the line in the Ararat Pacing Cup and prior to that at Kilmore in a race won by the very smart GOLDEN TRIBE (11), while METEOR MOTH (12) didn’t appear to handle the Ararat circuit overly well, but was very brave after a tough trip and was massive in the Mercury80 when just beaten by top-liner Himanameisjeff before that. They can probably all win with the right trip, so a field ticket in the Quaddie wouldn’t be a crazy idea. Bring it on!   For all your harness form in one place go to goodform.thetrots.com.au  ** A betting unit is typically a percentage of the total bankroll or the amount of money you are willing to risk on a particular bet – for example 1 unit is 10% of your bankroll, therefore a $100 bankroll 1 unit equals $10 Chances are you’re about to lose. For free and confidential support call 1800 858 858 or visit The odds quoted on the fields page are a Goodform computer generated price based on a range of key form factors and are not necessarily the odds that may be offered by a licenced bookmaker.
TODAY'S STATISTICS
0-0-0-0
TRACK
0-0-0-0
DISTANCE
0-0-0-0
TRK / DIST
5-3-0-0
LAST SEASON
1-0-0-1
THIS SEASON
CAREER STATISTICS
50%
WIN S/RATE
67%
PLACE S/RATE
6-3-0-1
CAREER
$13,466
PRIZE MONEY
N/A
WIN RANGE
7
DAYS LAST RACE
Career Statistics
Stats Win % Place % Rank
Total 6-3-0-1 50% 67% 3
Distance 0-0-0-0 0% 0% N/A
Dist Range 2-0-0-1 0% 50% 11
Track 0-0-0-0 0% 0% N/A
Track / Dist 0-0-0-0 0% 0% N/A
This Season 1-0-0-1 0% 100% 5
Last Season 5-3-0-0 60% 60% 2
1st up 0-0-0-0 0% 0% N/A
2nd up 0-0-0-0 0% 0% N/A
Career Best MR 1:54.7MS 9
Distance Best MR N/A
Stable Stats
Stats Win % Place % Rank
Driver 12mth --- 0% 0% N/A
Ryan Sanderson
Trainer 12mth --- 0% 0% N/A
S T Sanderson
Trained at: Murchison North
Owners: Willowood Farm, C W Thompson, K Kelly, B F Kelly, W J Donselaar
Breeder(s): J D M Markham
Colours: White, Green & Navy, Ww Farm Logo, Navy Sleeves, Green Armbands.
Age/Sex: 4 year old bay gelding
Breeding: American Ideal USA - Hartsplace Rainbow (Artsplace (US))
National Rating: NR59
Gear Changes
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RECENT FORM
RESULT DAY RACE DETAILS RESULT
3 of 8 183
BOORT (Rain Affected) 01/03/2026, 2250m, NR 56 to 64. 2:00.3 (59.8, 30.1)
Finished 3/8 btn 2.8m, $10000, Ryan Sanderson (Fr5), $2.80
restrained after start, 3 wide late with trail, 3 wide and 1 back at bell
1st LEWIELEWIS (Fr1)
2nd WITH IN REASON (Fr2) 2.0m
3rd IDEAL BANDIT (Fr5) HFNK
5 of 7 22
MELTON (Good) 30/08/2025, 2240m, No NR. 1:56.1 (54.9, 26.6)
Finished 5/7 btn 37.8m, $15000, Abby Sanderson (Fr1), $34.00
gate speed, 3 back on pegs at bell
1st STORMS COLLIDE (Fr6)
2nd CAPTAIN PERFECT (Fr5) 4.2m
3rd MY ULTIMATE BARNEY (Fr7) 9.7m
1 of 8 12
RIVERIN (Fast) 08/08/2025, 1740m, NR up to 57. 1:54.7 (55.8, 28.2)
Finished 1/8 $9792, Ryan Sanderson (Fr7), $1.35
3 wide early with trail, worked forward, led, raced roughly, 800 metres, leader at bell, swabbed
1st IDEAL BANDIT (Fr7)
2nd MIKI LOCH (Fr3) 4.4m
3rd HAPPY TOO YA (Fr4) 5.9m
1 of 6 23
CRANBRN (Good) 27/07/2025, 1609m, 0-1 WIN 1:57.6 (56.4, 27.1)
Finished 1/6 $6000, Abby Sanderson (Fr1), $1.70
gate speed, led, leader at bell
1st IDEAL BANDIT (Fr1)
2nd JUSTLIKEDAVE (Fr2) 12.2m
3rd SUMTHIN ELSE (Fr3) 8.1m
10 of 10 9
RIVERIN (Fast) 04/07/2025, 1740m, NR up to 55. 1:55.7 (57.2, 27.5)
Finished 10/10 btn 12.5m, $9792, Ryan Sanderson (Fr8), $4.40
restrained after start, 800 metres, 1 out 5 back at bell, held up, last
1st MARDIBRINGSAPARTY (Sr2)
2nd FOURTH RESPONSE (Fr7) SHFHD
3rd PERSONIFIED (Fr6) 1.7m
1 of 8 N/A
BENDIGO (Good) 25/06/2025, 1650m, MAIDEN 1:56.9 (57.2, 28.3)
Finished 1/8 $6000, Ryan Sanderson (Fr4), $1.45
gate speed, led, leader at bell
1st IDEAL BANDIT (Fr4)
2nd SONORA SUNSET (Fr1) 11.8m
3rd SKYGAZER (Sr1) HD