David Gately Horse Racing Tips for Bendigo 2/5/26

David Gately heads to Bendigo with a focus on runners suited to a track that should play evenly, with the rail in the True position and conditions expected to remain in the Good range for most of the day.

Previous meetings here have shown that both on-speed runners and those finishing off can win, making race shape and positioning critical.

Gately’s selections reflect that balance, siding with runners that map well and are hitting the right stage of their preparation.

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Bendigo Race 6 – #10 Duchess Zou

Duchess Zou looks ideally placed third-up to peak.

She was very good fresh when working wide on speed and only just missing, before chasing hard again at Mornington where she held her form well. Both runs suggest she has returned in strong order this preparation.

The step to 1300m now looks ideal and from the map she should be able to settle in a forward position without doing the same work she has been forced to previously.

If she gets a cleaner run in transit, she looks ready to produce her best and prove hard to beat.

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Bendigo Race 10 – #7 Stoli Bolli

Stoli Bolli is a horse that continues to race without much luck but has the ability to win a race like this.

His return win was strong, beating quality opposition, and his last start can be forgiven after he blew the start, which proved costly in the context of the race.

His overall record does not fully reflect his ability, and with even luck in running, he is more than capable of finishing in the money at a good price.

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