Bendigo (VIC)
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R6
14h30m
Petersen Westbrook Cameron Lawyers Bendigo Pace
1650m | Mobile Start | Pacers | 7:30pm
TRACK INFORMATION
Max 7 across front
Sprint lane
RACE CONDITIONS
NR 45 to 50. PBD/NR(45-47)/NR(48-50)
RESTRICTIONS
No age restrictions
No sex restrictions
PRIZE MONEY
$6,000
 
 
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R6
8 - HAPPENSTBABEACHBOY
  • 8 Happenstbabeachboy (SR1)
  • D: James Herbertson
  • T: A A Herbertson
  • 9-1-7-6-6-0-7-5-0-4
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RACE COMMENT
OVERVIEW: The well-bred COVERED IN GOLD (7) is first up here for Chris Svanosio. He will need to make his own luck from the barrier, but he has shown ability and warrants respect. TRYX VIXEN (4) was eye-catching first up when she did it tough and was still too good. She is racing well and should improve further with that run under her belt. TEX GOES BANG (1) was a good winner at big odds last start when able to race tough on speed. Although barrier one looks favourable on paper, he lacks high gate speed and may find himself in a tricky position. Nevertheless, he is performing well. SHAQ (6) does not have the best numerical form, but he notably holds the best sectional times in this field. He will need some luck from the barrier, but has the ability to be competitive. Also respecting HAPPENSTBABEACHBOY (8) here.
TODAY'S STATISTICS
6-0-0-0
TRACK
6-0-0-0
DISTANCE
6-0-0-0
TRK / DIST
9-2-1-1
LAST SEASON
16-1-2-0
THIS SEASON
CAREER STATISTICS
12%
WIN S/RATE
27%
PLACE S/RATE
26-3-3-1
CAREER
$16,445
PRIZE MONEY
N/A
WIN RANGE
7
DAYS LAST RACE
Career Statistics
Stats Win % Place % Rank
Total 26-3-3-1 12% 27% 7
Distance 6-0-0-0 0% 0% N/A
Dist Range 24-3-3-0 13% 25% 8
Track 6-0-0-0 0% 0% N/A
Track / Dist 6-0-0-0 0% 0% N/A
This Season 16-1-2-0 6% 19% 6
Last Season 9-2-1-1 22% 44% 2
1st up 0-0-0-0 0% 0% N/A
2nd up 0-0-0-0 0% 0% N/A
Career Best MR 1:55.9MS 5
Distance Best MR 1:55.9MS 5
Win distances:
Stable Stats
Stats Win % Place % Rank
Driver 12mth --- 0% 0% N/A
James Herbertson
Trainer 12mth --- 0% 0% N/A
A A Herbertson
Trained at: Lexton
Owners: P P (Philip) Burns
Breeder(s): P P Burns
Colours: Blue, Red Horseshoes & Sleeves
Age/Sex: 5 year old brown gelding
Breeding: Sunshine Beach USA - Ithappenstbeametro (Metropolitan USA)
National Rating: NR48
Gear Changes
Removed: ; Added:
RECENT FORM
RESULT DAY RACE DETAILS RESULT
4 of 12 5
BENDIGO (Good) 10/06/2026, 1650m, NR up to 49. 1:55.5 (58.2, 29.5)
Finished 4/12 btn 2.8m, $4000, James Herbertson (Sr6), $7.50
1 out 4 back at bell
1st TEX GOES BANG (Fr4)
2nd BLUE CANNON (Fr5) 1.2m
3rd DIVINE TILLY (Fr3) HD
10 of 10 14
GEELONG (Good) 05/06/2026, 1609m, NR 46 to 50. 1:57.4 (56.7, 28.3)
Finished 10/10 btn 16.5m, $6000, James Herbertson (Sr3), $7.50
1 out 3 back at bell
1st TALKBABYTALK (Fr3)
2nd SHIFFRIN (Sr2) 2.5m
3rd WOODLEA DIEGO NZ (Fr2) 5.2m
5 of 6 7
GEELONG (Good) 22/05/2026, 1609m, 2-3 WINs 1:55.5 (57.6, 28.6)
Finished 5/6 btn 12.2m, $6000, Lochie Cook (Fr6), $31.00
restrained after start, 4 back on the pegs at bell
1st ANOTHER WOODS (Fr3)
2nd KYORETSU (Fr2) 3.7m
3rd MY BEAUTIFUL LIFE (Fr1) 5.7m
7 of 10 9
MELTON (Good) 15/05/2026, 1720m, NR 50 to 53. 1:58.3 (57.1, 28.3)
Finished 7/10 btn 4.1m, $6000, James Herbertson (Sr3), $10.00
caught wide early , restrained to rear, 4 back on the pegs at bell, held up early
1st GOODTIME CAPTAIN (Fr3)
2nd SKIPPYS DELIGHT NZ (Fr1) HD
3rd BREATHE EASY (Fr5) 1.4m
11 of 12 7
BENDIGO (Good) 06/05/2026, 1650m, NR 50 to 55. 1:53.7 (56.2, 28.5)
Finished 11/12 btn 32.4m, $6000, James Herbertson (Sr5), $51.00
5 back on the pegs at bell, held up
1st MIDNIGHT MOTH (Fr4)
2nd SAVON DE ROCHE (Sr2) 10.0m
3rd INTERPRETATION (Sr3) 5.6m
6 of 11 5
BENDIGO (Good) 29/04/2026, 1650m, NR 50 to 55. 1:55.3 (56.9, 28.6)
Finished 6/11 btn 4.4m, $6000, James Herbertson (Sr4), $41.00
5 back on the pegs at bell, held up late
1st AFFAMATO (Fr7)
2nd YA BOTTOM DOLLAR (Fr6) HFHD
3rd LINE DANCE (Fr5) 2.6m
6 of 9 16
MELTON (Fast) 24/04/2026, 1720m, 2-4 WINs 1:56.0 (57.6, 29.3)
Finished 6/9 btn 14.9m, $7000, Liam Older (Sr2), $51.00
1 out 3 back at bell
1st SCHERGER THAT (Fr6)
2nd SUMTHIN ELSE (Fr1) 2.6m
3rd TAPPY (Fr5) 1.3m
7 of 7 8
BENDIGO (Good) 08/04/2026, 1650m, 2-3 WINS 1:51.9 (55.4, 28.5)
Finished 7/7 btn 35.3m, $6000, James Herbertson (Sr2), $23.00
trainers request continue ODM, 3 back on pegs at bell
1st KEAYANG SWEETHEART (Fr2)
2nd WICKED CONFESSION (Sr1) 8.8m
3rd YA BOTTOM DOLLAR (Fr4) 1.4m
1 of 9 12
SWANHIL (Good) 31/03/2026, 1750m, NR 45 to 50. 1:55.9 (57.4, 29.1)
Finished 1/9 $6000, James Herbertson (Sr1), $6.00
1 out 3 back at bell, swabbed
1st HAPPENSTBABEACHBOY (Sr1)
2nd RANDOM MAHONEY (Fr6) 1.0m
3rd MAHINDI NZ (Fr4) HD
9 of 9 N/A
BALARAT (Good) 19/03/2026, 1710m, NR up to 55. 1:56.7 (57.5, 28.5)
Finished 9/9 btn 30.1m, $6000, James Herbertson (Fr6), $6.50
contacted barrier arm, broke in score up, out of position at start, out of draw mobile starts, 1 out 4 back at bell, raced roughly under pressure
1st MORRIS BROWN (Fr5)
2nd FOREGONE CONCLUSION NZ (Fr1) 2.7m
3rd MUSELET (Fr4) 4.5m