Racing heads away from Melbourne following the metro part of the Autumn carnival with Bendigo hosting a big Saturday of racing.

The Listed Golden Mile (1600m) has some horses on the rise nominated for the black type race. Impressive recent winner Cap De Joie ($9.50) will look to bring her Moonee Valley form to the bigger track.

The flying Munhamek ($8) is in noms and another quirky one is Godolphin have entered Golden Mile ($5.50) for the Golden Mile.

Promising 3yos are in the Bendigo Guineas (1400m) mix with Meridius ($11) for Lloyd Kennewell along with Marble Arch ($3.50) and Glint Of Silver ($8) other prospects.

Another feature is the Bendigo St Leger Trial (2200m) for the young stayers. The Maher/Eustace yard has a prolific number in the entries including a fascinating Madalsa having just her second run straight to 2200m. But Queen Air will be very hard to beat.

Richest race on the day is the VOBIS Gold Rush (1000m) where only 6 of the 19 in the nominations have had a race start. Croatian Belle has the best form having gotten to the Magic Millions. Shesallshenanigans is the only other winner amongst them.