Birchip Race 2 - Birchip Hotel Maiden Pace
LUVN MARY (2) was kept out of the early speed battle off the second line and failed to lodge a challenge when ninth last start over 1650m at Bendigo. Fares a lot better at the draw this time and is good enough to take out a race like this. ALCATRAZ MISS (5) led last time out and finished second in a far better performance at Boort over 2250m, beaten a head. Leading hope in a similar assignment. CASH KING (1) is looming as a real threat after a better effort last start, finishing third at Ararat over 2195m. MISSMALACHITE (7) could only finish eighth over 2195m at Ararat most recently. Open to improvement and is in the mix.

Driver: Jackie Barker
Stats
Comments
Two back was well beaten into seventh after being driven well back, behind Bigbashash at Stawell over 1785m in a MAIDEN on February 9 at $19. Then a handy effort when beaten by 6 m finishing third behind Keayang Passion at Ararat over 2195m in a MAIDEN on February 27 at $151. Heading the right way and is a leading player.
Last Starts 8 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/9 | 27/02/2026 | 18 | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Ararat | 2195m | Neutral | Jackie Barker | 2:01.8 | 5 |
| 5.9L | $151.00 |
| 7/11 | 09/02/2026 | 7 | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Stawell | 1785m | Neutral | Jackie Barker | 1:58.2 | 4 |
| 16.7L | $19.00 |
| 5/9 | 02/02/2026 | 7 | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Charlton | 1609m | Neutral | Jackie Barker | 1:57.9 | 1 |
| 28.3L | $81.00 |
| 5/10 | 26/01/2026 | 7 | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Terang | 1680m | Fast | Jackie Barker | 1:59.0 | 6 |
| 8.4L | $13.00 |
| 7/10 | 19/01/2026 | 8 | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Charlton | 1609m | Neutral | Jackie Barker | 1:57.8 | 3 |
| 9.6L | $126.00 |
| 12/12 | 11/01/2026 | 433 | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Hamilton | 1660m | Fast | Jackie Barker | 1:56.5 | 1 |
| 181.5L | $31.00 |
| 4/5 | 06/01/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Terang | 2180m | Jackie Barker | 0 |
| 2L | $0.00 | ||
| 4/4 | 13/10/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Gawler | 1609m | Ben Loades | 0 |
| 8L | $0.00 |

Driver: Alex Ashwood
Stats
Comments
Has struggled of late. Backing up quickly after 9th (Sr5) over 1650m at Bendigo, beaten 23 m by Tryx Vixen (1:59.40) in 3yo MAIDEN on March 4 at $151. The run before 5th (Fr1) over 1790m after showing early pace at Mildura beaten 20 m by Keayang Hungry (2:13.30) in 0-1 WIN on February 18 at $4.40. Has fared much better at the draw and should bounce back.
Last Starts 3 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9/12 | 04/03/2026 | 14 | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Bendigo | 1650m | Neutral | Alex Ashwood | 1:56.4 | 5 |
| 23.8L | $151.00 |
| 5/8 | 18/02/2026 | 278 | 0-1 WIN | $6,000.00 | Mildura | 1790m | Neutral | Alex Ashwood | 1:59.9 | 1 |
| 20.2L | $4.40 |
| 3/5 | 12/01/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bendigo | 1650m | Alex Ashwood | 0 |
| 1L | $0.00 | ||
| 5/6 | 22/12/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bendigo | 2150m | Alex Ashwood | 0 |
| 8L | $0.00 | ||
| 4/9 | 16/05/2025 | - | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Mildura | 1790m | Neutral | Ellen Tormey | 2:03.8 | 3 |
| 12.7L | $4.20 |

Driver: Neil McCallum
Stats
Comments
Three-year-old filly (Soho Tribeca - Plead The Fifth) making her debut. Finished fourth at Maryborough in a trial on February 22 over 1690m.
Last Starts 13 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/5 | 22/02/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Maryborough | 1690m | Neil Mccallum | 0 |
| 1L | $0.00 | ||
| 4/4 | 15/02/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Maryborough | 1690m | Neil Mccallum | 0 |
| 0.2L | $0.00 |

Driver: Ryan Backhouse
Stats
Comments
Last start was driven from back in the field when 9th (Fr7) over 1710m at Ballarat, beaten 40 m by Lucky Vincent (2:03.70) in MAIDEN on February 19 at $151. At the start before 10th (Fr3) over 1785m at Stawell beaten 50 m by Bigbashash (2:11.10) in MAIDEN on February 9 at $151. From a decent drawn is expected to do better this time.
Last Starts 16 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9/11 | 19/02/2026 | 10 | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Ballarat | 1710m | Neutral | Jackie Barker | 1:56.4 | 7 |
| 38.2L | $151.00 |
| 10/11 | 09/02/2026 | 7 | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Stawell | 1785m | Neutral | Connor Clarke | 1:58.2 | 3 |
| 51.9L | $151.00 |
| 7/9 | 02/02/2026 | 8 | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Charlton | 1609m | Neutral | James Herbertson | 1:57.9 | 5 |
| 37.3L | $71.00 |
| 5/6 | 25/01/2026 | 6 | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Wedderburn | 2150m | Neutral | Ryan Backhouse | 2:01.6 | 3 |
| 68.9L | $101.00 |
| 10/10 | 19/01/2026 | 8 | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Charlton | 1609m | Neutral | Ryan Backhouse | 1:57.8 | 4 |
| 29.6L | $71.00 |
| 7/12 | 11/01/2026 | 6 | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Hamilton | 1660m | Fast | Lochie Cook | 1:56.5 | 6 |
| 23.0L | $34.00 |
| 5/5 | 15/12/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Maryborough | 2190m | Darryl Crone | 0 |
| 1L | $0.00 | ||
| 4/5 | 07/12/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Maryborough | 2190m | T J Mortlock | 0 |
| 2L | $0.00 |

Driver: Glenn Bull
Stats
Comments
Two back was well beaten into seventh after being driven well back, behind Hurricane Hooly at Charlton over 2100m in a MAIDEN on February 16 at $31. Then a handy effort when a close second after showing early speed, behind Kualight at Boort over 2250m in a MAIDEN on March 1 at $23. Should be in the mix again.
Last Starts 6 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/7 | 01/03/2026 | 13 | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Boort | 2250m | W | Glenn Bull | 2:03.9 | 1 |
| 0.2L | $23.00 |
| 7/8 | 16/02/2026 | 6 | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Charlton | 2100m | Neutral | Glenn Bull | 1:57.6 | 5 |
| 15.0L | $31.00 |
| 3/7 | 10/02/2026 | 7 | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Shepparton | 1690m | Neutral | Glenn Bull | 2:00.6 | 1 |
| 10.3L | $21.00 |
| 5/6 | 03/02/2026 | 13 | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Shepparton | 2190m | Neutral | Glenn Bull | 2:00.9 | 1 |
| 18.0L | $23.00 |
| 5/9 | 21/01/2026 | 5 | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Bendigo | 1650m | Neutral | Glenn Bull | 1:56.2 | 4 |
| 16.3L | $71.00 |
| 7/10 | 16/01/2026 | 12 | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Geelong | 1609m | Neutral | Glenn Bull | 1:56.1 | 6 |
| 35.7L | $101.00 |
| 5/7 | 20/10/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bendigo | 1650m | Glenn Bull | 0 |
| 6L | $0.00 | ||
| 3/6 | 13/10/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bendigo | 1650m | Glenn Bull | 0 |
| 11L | $0.00 |

Driver: Luke Dunne
Stats
Comments
Last start 6th (Fr5) over 1900m at Boort was 8th-15.2 at the bell, beaten 19 m by Enable Me (2:24.80) in NR up to 39 on March 1 at $51. Two runs back 6th (Sr3) over 2040m at Ouyen, at the bell was 8th-13.8m 2WWC beaten 14 m by Flaming Mel (2:36.90) in MAIDEN on May 11 at $51. No surprise if he turned things around.
Last Starts 6 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/9 | 01/03/2026 | 294 | NR up to 39 | $4,000.00 | Boort | 1900m | W | Neil Mccallum | 2:02.7 | 5 |
| 19.6L | $51.00 |
| 2/6 | 22/02/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Maryborough | 2190m | Neil Mccallum | 0 |
| 10L | $0.00 | ||
| 4/4 | 15/02/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Maryborough | 2190m | Neil Mccallum | 0 |
| 2L | $0.00 | ||
| 6/11 | 11/05/2025 | 14 | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Ouyen | 2040m | Neutral | Neil Mccallum | 2:03.7 | 3 |
| 14.7L | $51.00 |
| 6/10 | 27/04/2025 | 4 | NR up to 39 | $4,000.00 | Swan Hill | 1750m | Neutral | Neil Mccallum | 1:58.6 | 1 |
| 6.9L | $23.00 |
| 3/8 | 23/04/2025 | 9 | NR up to 39 | $4,000.00 | Charlton | 2100m | Neutral | Neil Mccallum | 2:01.6 | 3 |
| 8.9L | $23.00 |
| 6/11 | 14/04/2025 | 12 | NR up to 39 | $4,000.00 | Maryborough | 1690m | Neutral | Neil Mccallum | 1:56.8 | 1 |
| 17.0L | $31.00 |
| 6/7 | 02/04/2025 | 8 | NR up to 36 | $4,000.00 | Maryborough | 2190m | Neutral | Neil Mccallum | 2:02.0 | 4 |
| 15.8L | $11.00 |

Driver: Michael Bellman
Stats
Comments
Last start 8th (Fr7) over 2195m at Ararat, at the bell was 8th-14.1 beaten 14 m by Keayang Passion (2:46.10) in MAIDEN on February 27 at $71. At the start before 5th (Fr3) over 2100m at Charlton was 3rd-4.4 at the bell, beaten 3 m by Hurricane Hooly (2:33.50) in MAIDEN on February 16 at $8.50. Likely improver.
Last Starts 8 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/9 | 27/02/2026 | 11 | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Ararat | 2195m | Neutral | Michael Bellman | 2:01.8 | 7 |
| 14.0L | $71.00 |
| 5/8 | 16/02/2026 | 7 | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Charlton | 2100m | Neutral | Michael Bellman | 1:57.6 | 3 |
| 3.2L | $8.50 |
| 3/10 | 09/02/2026 | 4 | NR up to 37 | $5,000.00 | Stawell | 1785m | Neutral | Michael Bellman | 1:57.9 | 6 |
| 12.3L | $3.20 |
| 2/8 | 05/02/2026 | 10 | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Ballarat | 2200m | Neutral | Michael Bellman | 1:59.5 | 2 |
| 7.6L | $9.00 |
| 6/10 | 26/01/2026 | 28 | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Terang | 1680m | Fast | Michael Bellman | 1:59.0 | 2 |
| 8.6L | $5.50 |
| 11/12 | 29/12/2025 | 12 | 0-1 WIN | $6,000.00 | Charlton | 1609m | Neutral | Michael Bellman | 1:54.5 | 1 |
| 23.5L | $71.00 |
| 3/6 | 08/09/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Maryborough | 2190m | Michael Bellman | 0 |
| 3.2L | $0.00 | ||
| 3/6 | 01/02/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Maryborough | 2190m | M Bellman | 0 |
| 20L | $0.00 |

Driver: Tim Mortlock
Stats
Comments
Three-year-old filly (Lennytheshark - Signorina Macray) making her debut. Finished sixth at Tamworth in a trial on January 20 over 1609m. Has the right profile for a strong performance.
Last Starts 46 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/6 | 20/01/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Tamworth | 1609m | Good | T J Mortlock | 0 |
| 37.1L | $0.00 |

Driver: Glen Richardson
Stats
Comments
Last start 4th (Fr1) over 1900m after showing early pace at Boort, at the bell was 3rd-4.2 beaten 8 m by Enable Me (2:24.80) in NR up to 39 on March 1 at $71. Two runs back 12th (Fr1) over 2200m after showing early speed at Ballarat well beaten by Worth The Extra (2:41.30) in MAIDEN on January 8 at $81. Unlikely to threaten in this tougher assignment.
Last Starts 6 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/9 | 01/03/2026 | 52 | NR up to 39 | $4,000.00 | Boort | 1900m | W | G K Richardson | 2:02.7 | 1 |
| 8.1L | $71.00 |
| 3/6 | 22/02/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Maryborough | 2190m | G K Richardson | 0 |
| 18L | $0.00 | ||
| 5/5 | 02/02/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bendigo | 2150m | G K Richardson | 0 |
| 7L | $0.00 | ||
| 12/12 | 08/01/2026 | 4 | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Ballarat | 2200m | Neutral | G K Richardson | 1:58.0 | 1 |
| 104.6L | $81.00 |
| 8/10 | 04/01/2026 | 16 | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Maryborough | 2190m | Neutral | G K Richardson | 1:58.6 | 3 |
| 45.0L | $71.00 |
| 8/8 | 19/12/2025 | 50 | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Geelong | 1609m | Neutral | G K Richardson | 1:59.0 | 7 |
| 18.5L | $126.00 |
| 5/9 | 30/10/2025 | 7 | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Ballarat | 1710m | Neutral | G K Richardson | 1:56.3 | 2 |
| 28.8L | $51.00 |
| 6/11 | 23/10/2025 | 228 | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Kilmore | 2180m | Neutral | G K Richardson | 2:00.8 | 2 |
| 43.2L | $41.00 |