Bendigo (VIC)
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R8
J & a Mazzetti Painting Pace
1650m | Mobile Start | Pacers | 9:07pm
TRACK INFORMATION
Max 7 across front
Sprint lane
RACE CONDITIONS
NR up to 105. PBD/NR
RESTRICTIONS
No age restrictions
No sex restrictions
PRIZE MONEY
$17,500
 
 
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R8
2 - HES NO ROMEO NZ
  • 2 Hes No Romeo NZ (FR2)
  • D: Jack Laugher
  • T: J A Douglas
  • 2-4-1-9-4-5-6-3-3-1
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RACE COMMENT
OVERVIEW: OLIVER DAN (7) hasn’t won since August 2025, but has been running in so many of the state’s big features this campaign and looks to get his chance for a long-awaited triumph here. Last week he was caught parked in a 1200m race at Melton and was only beaten 2.8m into fourth, but this appears much more suitable and he should be able to bully his way to victory. CALEXICO (5) is a smart type from the Laura Wilson stable who returns for his first run since mid-January, HES NO ROMEO (2) looks the early leader and heads here on the back of a tough win against lesser opposition at Bendigo on April 1, while the handy OUR LUCIANO (6) is first-up without a trial but did race some top-end rivals last campaign and is certainly capable in this grade.
TODAY'S STATISTICS
2-1-0-1
TRACK
2-1-0-1
DISTANCE
2-1-0-1
TRK / DIST
13-3-3-2
LAST SEASON
9-2-0-2
THIS SEASON
3/7
OUR RANKING
CAREER STATISTICS
23%
WIN S/RATE
55%
PLACE S/RATE
22-5-3-4
CAREER
$56,310
PRIZE MONEY
N/A
WIN RANGE
17
DAYS LAST RACE
Career Statistics
Stats Win % Place % Rank
Total 22-5-3-4 23% 55% 3
Distance 2-1-0-1 50% 100% 3
Dist Range 10-3-0-2 30% 50% 4
Track 2-1-0-1 50% 100% 3
Track / Dist 2-1-0-1 50% 100% 3
This Season 9-2-0-2 22% 44% 1
Last Season 13-3-3-2 23% 62% 2
1st up 0-0-0-0 0% 0% N/A
2nd up 0-0-0-0 0% 0% N/A
Career Best MR 1:53.9MS 6
Distance Best MR 1:53.9MS 6
Stable Stats
Stats Win % Place % Rank
Driver 12mth --- 0% 0% N/A
Jack Laugher
Trainer 12mth --- 0% 0% N/A
J A Douglas
Trained at: Strathfieldsaye
Owners: E J & H M Anderson Nominees Pty Ltd
Breeder(s): Woodlands Stud Ltd
Colours: Dark Blue, White A, Ring & Sleeves
Age/Sex: 5 year old brown gelding
Breeding: Sweet Lou USA - Bettor Be a Lady (NZ) (Bettors Delight USA)
National Rating: NR79
Gear Changes
Removed: ; Added:
RECENT FORM
RESULT DAY RACE DETAILS RESULT
1 of 9 4
BENDIGO (Good) 01/04/2026, 1650m, NR 60 to 75. 1:53.9 (55.3, 27.1)
Finished 1/9 $8000, Tasmyn Potter (Sr1), $3.30
3 wide middle, worked forward, three wide without cover at bell
1st HES NO ROMEO NZ (Sr1)
2nd DRESSED IN GOLD NZ (Fr6) HFNK
3rd JUST AS WELL NZ (Fr2) 1.7m
3 of 8 7
MELTON (Good) 28/03/2026, 2240m, NR 72 to 82. 1:55.6 (55.6, 27.8)
Finished 3/8 btn 4.2m, $17500, Tasmyn Potter (Fr5), $8.50
pre race swab, gate speed, led, unable to hold lead, behind leader at bell, used sprint lane
1st NEW SHUFFLE (Sr1)
2nd VINCENZO (Fr7) 1.2m
3rd HES NO ROMEO NZ (Fr5) 3.1m
3 of 6 14
MELTON (Good) 21/03/2026, 1720m, NR up to 105. 1:54.8 (54.8, 27.0)
Finished 3/6 btn 4.2m, $17500, Jack Laugher (Fr1), $41.00
gate speed, led, surrendered lead early, behind leader at bell, used sprint lane
1st CAPTAIN PERFECT (Fr4)
2nd MY ULTIMATE BARNEY (Fr5) 1.1m
3rd HES NO ROMEO NZ (Fr1) 3.1m
6 of 7 14
MELTON (Good) 07/03/2026, 2240m, NR 75 to 88. 1:57.2 (56.0, 27.2)
Finished 6/7 btn 6.3m, $17500, Jack Laugher (Fr1), $3.40
gate speed, led, leader at bell
1st ISTHISJUSTFANTASY (Fr7)
2nd ATA RANGI (Fr5) HD
3rd FRUGAL FARE (Fr3) 2.3m
5 of 9 14
MELTON (Good) 21/02/2026, 1720m, NR 75 to 90. 1:53.9 (56.8, 27.0)
Finished 5/9 btn 4.4m, $17500, Jack Laugher (Fr1), $5.50
gate speed, 3 back on pegs at bell, hung in, contact marker pegs, held up
1st GHOST OF TIME (Fr7)
2nd ISTHISJUSTFANTASY (Sr2) HD
3rd ALOT LIKE LOUIE (Sr1) HFNK
4 of 6 7
KILMORE (Good) 07/02/2026, 1690m, NR 75 to 85. 1:56.2 (55.6, 27.1)
Finished 4/6 btn 9.0m, $15000, Ellen Tormey (Fr1), $6.00
pre race swab, gate speed, behind leader at bell
1st GOLDEN TRIBE (Fr2)
2nd THE BRIDE (Fr4) 5.4m
3rd EARL OF PEMBROKE NZ (Fr3) 1.3m
9 of 10 14
CRANBRN (Good) 31/01/2026, 2080m, No NR. 1:54.7 (56.0, 28.9)
Finished 9/10 btn 17.4m, $50000, Ellen Tormey (Fr4), $17.00
gate speed, led, surrendered lead early, 3 back on pegs at bell
1st WAR DAN BUDDY (Sr3)
2nd MY ULTIMATE BARNEY (Fr7) 1.8m
3rd FORTY LOVE (Sr1) 1.7m
1 of 12 7
SHEPPTN (Fast) 17/01/2026, 1690m, NR 65 to 79. 1:54.4 (55.1, 27.8)
Finished 1/12 $15000, Ellen Tormey (Sr2), $11.00
3 wide middle, worked forward, swabbed, outside leader at bell
1st HES NO ROMEO NZ (Sr2)
2nd THE BRIDE (Fr3) 1.6m
3rd GOLDEN TRIBE (Sr5) 7.3m
4 of 9 14
MELTON (Good) 10/01/2026, 1720m, No NR. 1:53.2 (56.1, 28.0)
Finished 4/9 btn 3.9m, $17500, Jack Laugher (Fr2), $11.00
gate speed, led, surrendered lead early, behind leader at bell, held up early, used sprint lane
1st LOOK LIKE DIAMONDS (Sr2)
2nd MY ULTIMATE BARNEY (Sr1) HFNK
3rd JILLIBY WILLOW (Sr3) HFNK
2 of 11 N/A
MELTON (Good) 27/12/2025, 2240m, NR 70 to 79. 1:54.3 (55.2, 26.8)
Finished 2/11 btn 3.0m, $20000, Jack Laugher (Fr1), $2.20
gate speed, led, surrendered lead early, behind leader at bell
1st TRIPLE ROCK SAINT NZ (Fr3)
2nd HES NO ROMEO NZ (Fr1) 3.0m
3rd LUVA SCRAP (Sr2) 7.4m