Birchip Race 7 - Cargill Cares Running Of The Bulls Pace
WICKED CONFESSION (1) settled handy the went to the front and kept finding to win for the second time in a row last start over 2190m at Mildura, getting there by 30 metres. Likely to get all the favours from this nice draw. Finds a tougher race but a big run is on the cards. SANCHEZ (3) produced a strong performance last start when he battled on bravely to just miss out over 1720m at Melton. Will enjoy a nice run from this favourable starting position. This looks a sterner test than last time but on his best form he is capable of another big performance. THE BRIDE (8) must be considered after she finished runner-up over 1690m at Kilmore four weeks ago. GOLDEN TRIBE (11) comes here following a seventh behind Hesitate at Group Three level three weeks ago over 1720m at Melton. A return to form is on the cards.

Driver: James Herbertson
Stats
Comments
Four-year-old mare is racing in fine form. Won her last two outings at Mildura both over 2190m. Last start posted a big 30 m win as favourite (Sr3) at Mildura (2:39.50) beating Calf Pen in NR 45 to 50 on February 25 at $1.60 at the bell was leading 12. Winning prospects.
Last Starts 10 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/11 | 25/02/2026 | 7 | NR 45 to 50 | $6,000.00 | Mildura | 2190m | Soft | Alex Ashwood | 1:57.2 | 3 |
| 27.7L | $1.60 |
| 1/8 | 18/02/2026 | 12 | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Mildura | 2190m | Neutral | Alex Ashwood | 1:57.4 | 3 |
| 66.8L | $1.75 |
| 10/11 | 06/02/2026 | 17 | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Bendigo | 2150m | Neutral | Juanita Breen | 1:59.1 | 5 |
| 38.0L | $41.00 |
| 6/8 | 20/01/2026 | 6 | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Shepparton | 2190m | Neutral | Juanita Breen | 2:01.2 | 5 |
| 7.7L | $41.00 |
| 4/8 | 14/01/2026 | 17 | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Bendigo | 2150m | Neutral | Juanita Breen | 1:59.6 | 3 |
| 33.6L | $31.00 |
| 8/9 | 28/12/2025 | - | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Cobram | 2170m | Neutral | Juanita Breen | 1:58.6 | 3 |
| 62.9L | $34.00 |
| 4/5 | 09/12/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Shepparton | 1690m | Juanita Breen | 0 |
| 2L | $0.00 | ||
| 6/6 | 20/11/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Shepparton | 2190m | Juanita Breen | 0 |
| 10L | $0.00 |

Driver: Ryan Sanderson
Stats
Comments
Last start was well back in the run when 3rd (Fr5) over 2250m at Boort, at the bell was 6th-13.6 beaten 2.75 m by Lewielewis (2:48.20) in NR 56 to 64 on March 1 at $2.80. Two runs back 5th (Fr1) over 2240m after showing early pace at Melton beaten 40 m by Storms Collide (2:41.60) in 3yo No NR on August 30 at $34. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/8 | 01/03/2026 | 183 | NR 56 to 64 | $10,000.00 | Boort | 2250m | W | Ryan Sanderson | 2:00.3 | 5 |
| 2.8L | $2.80 |
| 2/6 | 19/02/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Shepparton | 2190m | Ryan Sanderson | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 | ||
| 2/6 | 12/02/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Cobram | 2170m | R Sanderson | 0 |
| 18L | $0.00 | ||
| 5/7 | 30/08/2025 | 22 | No NR | $15,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Abby Sanderson | 1:56.1 | 1 |
| 37.8L | $34.00 |
| 1/8 | 08/08/2025 | 12 | NR up to 57 | $9,790.00 | Wagga | 1740m | Fast | Ryan Sanderson | 1:54.7 | 7 |
| 4.4L | $1.35 |
| 1/6 | 27/07/2025 | 23 | 0-1 WIN | $6,000.00 | Cranbourne | 1609m | Neutral | Abby Sanderson | 1:57.6 | 1 |
| 12.2L | $1.70 |
| 10/10 | 04/07/2025 | 9 | NR up to 55 | $9,790.00 | Wagga | 1740m | Fast | Ryan Sanderson | 1:55.7 | 8 |
| 12.5L | $4.40 |
| 1/8 | 25/06/2025 | - | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Bendigo | 1650m | Neutral | Ryan Sanderson | 1:56.9 | 4 |
| 11.8L | $1.45 |

Driver: Nathan Jack
Stats
Comments
Two back was well beaten into eighth behind War Dan Buddy at Cranbourne over 2080m in a 4-5yo G3 No NR on January 31 at $41. Then a handy effort when beaten by 1.2 m finishing second despite hanging in on scoring up, behind Hesitate at Melton over 1720m in a 4yo G3 No NR on February 14 at $18. Progressing well. Finds a nice race and should feature.
Last Starts 21 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/11 | 14/02/2026 | 14 | No NR | $50,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Nathan Jack | 1:51.2 | 1 |
| 1.2L | $18.00 |
| 8/10 | 31/01/2026 | 98 | No NR | $50,000.00 | Cranbourne | 2080m | Neutral | Nathan Jack | 1:54.7 | 2 |
| 12.2L | $41.00 |
| 1/4 | 12/01/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bendigo | 2150m | Nathan Jack | 0 |
| 1L | $0.00 | ||
| 3/10 | 25/10/2025 | 7 | NR up to 80 | $20,400.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Neutral | Amy Diebert | 1:50.7 | 6 |
| 3.9L | $4.20 |
| 8/12 | 18/10/2025 | 7 | No NR | $150,000.00 | Melton | 2760m | Neutral | Leigh Sutton | 1:54.9 | 3 |
| 18.8L | $151.00 |
| 4/9 | 11/10/2025 | 8 | No NR | $20,000.00 | Melton | 2760m | Neutral | Leigh Sutton | 1:55.9 | 1 |
| 8.1L | $16.00 |
| 1/9 | 03/10/2025 | 7 | NR up to 58 | $9,790.00 | Wagga | 2270m | Neutral | Nathan Jack | 1:58.2 | 1 |
| 2.0L | $1.60 |
| 1/3 | 22/09/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bendigo | 2150m | Nathan Jack | 0 |
| 6L | $0.00 |

Driver: Luke Dunne
Stats
Comments
Last start 6th (Sr3) over 1720m at Melton, at the bell was 7th-9.52 beaten 5 m by Rolinginthedeep (2:02.90) in 0W/15 0K stake on February 21 at $9. Two runs back 7th (Sr4) over 2240m at Melton, beaten 6 m by Timbimboo (2:43.20) in 0W/15 0K stake on February 14 at $81. This looks a far sterner task.
Last Starts 14 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/12 | 21/02/2026 | 7 | 0W/15 0K stake | $15,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Luke Dunne | 1:55.0 | 3 |
| 4.9L | $9.00 |
| 7/12 | 14/02/2026 | 8 | 0W/15 0K stake | $15,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Luke Dunne | 1:57.2 | 4 |
| 6.7L | $81.00 |
| 7/8 | 06/02/2026 | 7 | NR up to 80 | $8,000.00 | Bendigo | 1650m | Neutral | Luke Dunne | 1:54.7 | 6 |
| 12.8L | $10.00 |
| 4/10 | 30/01/2026 | 11 | NR up to 80 | $10,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Luke Dunne | 1:58.7 | 3 |
| 4.3L | $8.50 |
| 1/7 | 19/01/2026 | 34 | NR 55 to 64 | $7,000.00 | Charlton | 2100m | Neutral | Luke Dunne | 1:56.7 | 6 |
| 0.3L | $11.00 |
| 8/9 | 16/12/2025 | 9 | NR 55 to 64 | $7,000.00 | Swan Hill | 2240m | Neutral | Blake Pace | 1:57.4 | 2 |
| 30.2L | $4.20 |
| 4/4 | 06/07/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Maryborough | 2190m | Luke Dunne | 0 |
| 12L | $0.00 | ||
| 2/5 | 12/06/2023 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Mildura | 1790m | J L Kerridge | 0 |
| 3L | $0.00 |

Driver: Mark Pitt
Stats
Comments
Last start 6th (Sr1) over 2240m at Melton, beaten 7 m by My Little Bo (2:41.80) in NR up to 79 M on February 21 at $2.50. Two runs back good run when 3rd (Fr2) over 2760m after showing early speed at Melton, at the bell was leading 0.3m on the pegs beaten 5 m by Soho Americano (3:20.40) in 3yo G1 No NR F on October 18 at $6.50. Can improve enough to feature.
Last Starts 14 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/8 | 21/02/2026 | 126 | NR up to 79 | $15,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Mark Pitt | 1:56.2 | 1 |
| 7.7L | $2.50 |
| 3/5 | 05/02/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Shepparton | 2190m | Mark Pitt | 0 |
| 8L | $0.00 | ||
| 3/12 | 18/10/2025 | 7 | No NR | $150,000.00 | Melton | 2760m | Neutral | Mark Pitt | 1:56.8 | 2 |
| 5.1L | $6.50 |
| 3/8 | 11/10/2025 | 14 | No NR | $20,000.00 | Melton | 2760m | Neutral | Mark Pitt | 1:56.7 | 7 |
| 11.9L | $6.50 |
| 1/10 | 27/09/2025 | 14 | NR up to 79 | $15,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Mark Pitt | 1:55.0 | 2 |
| 12.7L | $2.10 |
| 2/11 | 13/09/2025 | 14 | NR up to 79 | $15,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Mark Pitt | 1:53.5 | 2 |
| 2.8L | $1.80 |
| 3/8 | 30/08/2025 | 18 | NR up to 79 | $15,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Mark Pitt | 1:56.6 | 3 |
| 2.3L | $1.25 |
| 1/5 | 03/07/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Shepparton | 2190m | Mark Pitt | 0 |
| 0.2L | $0.00 |

Driver: Michael Bellman
Stats
Comments
Last start was driven from back in the field when 7th (Fr4) over 1720m at Melton, at the bell was 7th-12.43 beaten 7 m by Ghost Of Time (2:01.80) in NR 75 to 90 on February 21 at $34. Two runs back 2nd (Sr1) over 2190m at Maryborough, at the bell was 2nd-0.6 beaten a nose by New Yorker (2:40.10) in NR 60 to 80 on February 4 at $7.50. Not keen.
Last Starts 14 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/9 | 21/02/2026 | 17 | NR 75 to 90 | $17,500.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Michael Bellman | 1:53.9 | 4 |
| 7.3L | $34.00 |
| 2/8 | 04/02/2026 | 10 | NR 60 to 80 | $8,000.00 | Maryborough | 2190m | Neutral | Michael Bellman | 1:57.7 | 1 |
| 0.1L | $7.50 |
| 3/6 | 25/01/2026 | 26 | NR 70 to 95 | $12,000.00 | Wedderburn | 2555m | Neutral | Michael Bellman | 2:00.7 | 2 |
| 5.4L | $9.00 |
| 4/11 | 30/12/2025 | 10 | NR 65 or better | $10,000.00 | Mildura | 2190m | Neutral | Ryan Backhouse | 1:57.4 | 1 |
| 7.6L | $6.50 |
| 9/9 | 20/12/2025 | 14 | NR 80 to 92 | $17,500.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Michael Bellman | 1:55.6 | 3 |
| 29.8L | $51.00 |
| 1/10 | 06/12/2025 | 27 | 0W/15 0K stake | $15,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Michael Bellman | 1:56.7 | 6 |
| 3.3L | $4.40 |
| 1/5 | 10/08/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Maryborough | 2190m | Michael Bellman | 0 |
| 20L | $0.00 | ||
| 1/4 | 17/06/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Horsham | 2200m | M J Bellman | 0 |
| 25L | $0.00 |

Driver: Alex Ashwood
Stats
Comments
Solid performance when beaten by 1.5 m finishing second after showing early speed, behind Hes No Romeo at Shepparton over 1690m in a NR 65 to 79 on January 17 at $2.60. Then a handy effort when beaten by 5.5 m finishing second after being driven well back, behind Golden Tribe at Kilmore over 1690m in a NR 75 to 85 on February 7 at $6. Best form should see her go well again.
Last Starts 28 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/6 | 07/02/2026 | 21 | NR 75 to 85 | $15,000.00 | Kilmore | 1690m | Neutral | Alex Ashwood | 1:56.2 | 4 |
| 5.4L | $6.00 |
| 2/12 | 17/01/2026 | 28 | NR 65 to 79 | $15,000.00 | Shepparton | 1690m | Fast | Alex Ashwood | 1:54.4 | 3 |
| 1.6L | $2.60 |
| 1/12 | 20/12/2025 | 21 | NR up to 85 | $17,500.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Alex Ashwood | 1:53.3 | 5 |
| 6.3L | $6.00 |
| 2/9 | 29/11/2025 | 13 | No NR | $75,000.00 | Launceston | 2200m | Neutral | Alex Ashwood | 1:58.2 | 3 |
| 3.3L | $2.60 |
| 3/7 | 16/11/2025 | 15 | No NR | $14,000.00 | Launceston | 2200m | Neutral | Alex Ashwood | 1:59.7 | 7 |
| 31.1L | $2.00 |
| 1/9 | 01/11/2025 | 7 | NR up to 79 | $15,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Alex Ashwood | 1:52.4 | 5 |
| 0.1L | $6.50 |
| 1/5 | 02/10/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Shepparton | 2190m | Alex Ashwood | 0 |
| 1L | $0.00 | ||
| 1/5 | 16/06/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Hobart | 2090m | Good | Rodney Ashwood | 0 |
| 17.9L | $0.00 |

Driver: Aaron Dunn
Stats
Comments
Last start 4th (Sr1) over 2195m at Ararat was 7th-11 at the bell, beaten 4.5 m by Ata Rangi (2:38.10) in NR up to 90 on February 27 at $14. Two runs back 2nd (Sr2) over 2190m at Mildura, at the bell was 3rd-4.8 beaten 2.5 m by Dhaulagiri (2:40.20) in NR 65 or better on February 18 at $4. Hard to enthuse.
Last Starts 8 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/9 | 27/02/2026 | 9 | NR up to 90 | $20,000.00 | Ararat | 2195m | Neutral | Ryan Backhouse | 1:55.9 | 1 |
| 4.5L | $14.00 |
| 2/8 | 18/02/2026 | 11 | NR 65 or better | $8,000.00 | Mildura | 2190m | Neutral | Ryan Backhouse | 1:57.7 | 2 |
| 2.6L | $4.00 |
| 5/6 | 07/02/2026 | 15 | NR 75 to 85 | $15,000.00 | Kilmore | 1690m | Neutral | Aaron Dunn | 1:56.2 | 1 |
| 9.4L | $23.00 |
| 1/11 | 23/01/2026 | 13 | NR 65 or better | $8,000.00 | Mildura | 2190m | Neutral | Ryan Backhouse | 1:57.5 | 4 |
| 0.2L | $6.50 |
| 4/8 | 10/01/2026 | 15 | NR up to 80 | $10,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Aaron Dunn | 1:54.1 | 5 |
| 8.1L | $4.60 |
| 1/11 | 26/12/2025 | 19 | NR 62 to 75 | $8,000.00 | Mildura | 1790m | Neutral | Jack Laugher | 1:54.9 | 4 |
| 2.3L | $4.40 |
| 3/5 | 08/01/2023 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Maryborough | 2190m | N Mccallum | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 | ||
| 4/5 | 19/07/2022 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Shepparton | 2190m | A J Wilson | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 |

Driver: Lochie Cook
Stats
Comments
Failed to impress last start; 7th (Fr6) over 1720m after showing early speed at Melton beaten 11 m by Hesitate (1:58.90) in 4yo G3 No NR on February 14 at $12. Showed ability the run before when he won by 5.5 m as favourite when quickly away, (Fr2) at Kilmore (2:02.00) beating The Bride in NR 75 to 85 on February 7 at $1.35 at the bell was leading 1.1. Rates well on best form and worth including.
Last Starts 21 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/11 | 14/02/2026 | 7 | No NR | $50,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Lochie Cook | 1:51.2 | 6 |
| 11.8L | $12.00 |
| 1/6 | 07/02/2026 | 7 | NR 75 to 85 | $15,000.00 | Kilmore | 1690m | Neutral | Jordan Leedham | 1:56.2 | 2 |
| 5.4L | $1.35 |
| 4/10 | 31/01/2026 | 14 | No NR | $50,000.00 | Cranbourne | 2080m | Neutral | Lochie Cook | 1:54.7 | 5 |
| 4.1L | $11.00 |
| 3/12 | 17/01/2026 | 56 | NR 65 to 79 | $15,000.00 | Shepparton | 1690m | Fast | Jordan Leedham | 1:54.4 | 5 |
| 8.8L | $3.50 |
| 1/6 | 06/01/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Terang | 2180m | Lochie Cook | 0 |
| 1L | $0.00 | ||
| 8/12 | 22/11/2025 | 7 | No NR | $100,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Lochie Cook | 1:52.8 | 1 |
| 9.6L | $5.00 |
| 4/12 | 15/11/2025 | 8 | No NR | $15,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Lochie Cook | 1:54.8 | 5 |
| 5.4L | $18.00 |
| 1/7 | 06/10/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bendigo | 2150m | Michelle Phillips | 0 |
| 2L | $0.00 |

Driver: Jason Lee
Stats
Comments
Last start 6th (Sr4) over 2195m after being wide early at Ararat was 3rd-3 at the bell, beaten 8 m by Ata Rangi (2:38.10) in NR up to 90 on February 27 at $1.80. Before that, a good run when 2nd (Fr5) over 1200m after showing early speed at Melton, beaten a head by Hi Manameisjeff (1:21.00) in LR No NR on February 14 at $10. May pay to overlook the run as he looks well-placed to bounce back to form.
Last Starts 8 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/9 | 27/02/2026 | 13 | NR up to 90 | $20,000.00 | Ararat | 2195m | Neutral | Mark Pitt | 1:55.9 | 4 |
| 8.3L | $1.80 |
| 2/8 | 14/02/2026 | 14 | No NR | $30,000.00 | Melton | 1200m | Neutral | Mark Pitt | 5 |
| 0.2L | $10.00 | |
| 5/10 | 31/01/2026 | 217 | No NR | $50,000.00 | Cranbourne | 2080m | Neutral | Mark Pitt | 1:54.7 | 6 |
| 6.2L | $11.00 |
| 2/4 | 20/01/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Ballarat | 1680m | Russell Maisner | 0 |
| 2L | $0.00 | ||
| 3/8 | 13/01/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Melton | 2240m | Good | Mark Pitt | 0 |
| 22.4L | $0.00 | |
| 10/11 | 28/06/2025 | 21 | NR 83 to 96 | $17,500.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Mark Pitt | 1:52.2 | 6 |
| 19.8L | $13.00 |
| 6/11 | 07/06/2025 | 14 | NR 75 to 89 | $17,500.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Jordan Leedham | 1:53.1 | 4 |
| 7.0L | $4.80 |
| 1/9 | 24/05/2025 | 21 | NR up to 105 | $17,500.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Mark Pitt | 1:53.6 | 4 |
| 0.1L | $2.40 |