Boort Race 2 - Boort Lakes Holiday Park Pace (2Nd Heat)
WAZOWSKI (3) settled handy but didn't find enough in the end and could only manage seventh last start over 1650m at Bendigo, that effort coming after a minor placing at Kilmore the run before. No excuses from this advantageous draw. Big chance if anywhere near her best. SHOTINTHEDARK (5) was expected to do a lot more last time out when seventh, beaten 45 metres, over 2080m at Cranbourne. His recent effort is not a true indication. Good enough to put himself right in the finish. JAMES GARNER NZ (1) is right in contention after finishing in the placings for the second time in a row last start, beaten 1.5 metres into second at Charlton. No reason he cannot take this out. GENERAL ROCKER (6) is in the mix following a sixth at his most recent appearance over 1800m at Globe Derby Park.

Driver: Michael Bellman
Stats
Comments
Not far away at the last couple starts; Finished 1.5 m second behind Our Ultimate Gracy at Charlton over 2100m NR up to 55 last start. Before that was beaten a neck second at Stawell over 1785m in NR 50 to 55 on February 9. Best performances should see him go well again.
Last Starts 12 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/8 | 16/02/2026 | 7 | NR up to 55 | $6,000.00 | Charlton | 2100m | Neutral | Michael Bellman | 1:57.1 | 3 |
| 1.6L | $7.50 |
| 2/7 | 09/02/2026 | 7 | NR 50 to 55 | $6,000.00 | Stawell | 1785m | Neutral | Michael Bellman | 1:56.8 | 3 |
| 0.3L | $6.50 |
| 4/11 | 02/02/2026 | 14 | NR 50 to 55 | $6,000.00 | Charlton | 2100m | Neutral | Michael Bellman | 1:57.9 | 2 |
| 5.5L | $11.00 |
| 3/7 | 19/01/2026 | 7 | NR 50 to 55 | $6,000.00 | Charlton | 2100m | Neutral | Michael Bellman | 1:56.6 | 2 |
| 17.6L | $8.50 |
| 3/9 | 12/01/2026 | 7 | NR 50 to 55 | $6,000.00 | Maryborough | 2190m | Neutral | Michael Bellman | 1:57.8 | 4 |
| 5.1L | $8.00 |
| 3/8 | 05/01/2026 | 7 | NR 46 to 50 | $6,000.00 | Horsham | 2200m | Neutral | Michael Bellman | 1:58.7 | 1 |
| 12.7L | $4.60 |
| 2/4 | 11/06/2023 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Maryborough | 2190m | M W Hayes | 0 |
| 6L | $0.00 |

Driver: Luke Dunne
Stats
Comments
Last start 10th (Fr3) over 1790m after showing early speed at Mildura, beaten 45 m by Foxy Two Gloves (2:10.30) in NR 50 to 64 on February 25 at $3.90. Two runs back 8th (Fr1) over 2190m at Mildura, beaten 75 m by To The Nines (2:43.00) in NR 50 to 55 on June 27 at $8. Expect to see a much better run.
Last Starts 3 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10/11 | 25/02/2026 | 243 | NR 50 to 64 | $7,000.00 | Mildura | 1790m | Soft | Ellen Tormey | 1:57.1 | 3 |
| 45.8L | $3.90 |
| 1/4 | 04/02/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Mildura | 1790m | Luke Dunne | 0 |
| 22L | $0.00 | ||
| 8/8 | 27/06/2025 | 7 | NR 50 to 55 | $6,000.00 | Mildura | 2190m | Neutral | Luke Watson | 1:59.8 | 1 |
| 75.0L | $8.00 |
| 4/9 | 20/06/2025 | 14 | NR 50 to 55 | $6,000.00 | Mildura | 1790m | Neutral | Luke Watson | 1:57.6 | 2 |
| 13.9L | $26.00 |
| 7/8 | 06/06/2025 | 7 | NR 50 to 55 | $6,000.00 | Mildura | 1790m | Neutral | Luke Watson | 1:59.1 | 2 |
| 13.1L | $13.00 |
| 6/9 | 30/05/2025 | 84 | NR 50 to 55 | $6,000.00 | Mildura | 2190m | Neutral | Luke Watson | 2:00.1 | 3 |
| 21.2L | $14.00 |
| 2/4 | 19/05/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Mildura | 2190m | Kathy Watson | 0 |
| 15L | $0.00 | ||
| 11/11 | 07/03/2025 | 9 | NR 50 to 55 | $6,000.00 | Mildura | 2190m | Neutral | Luke Watson | 1:59.6 | 5 |
| 130.8L | $11.00 |
| 4/10 | 26/02/2025 | 14 | NR 50 to 55 | $6,000.00 | Mildura | 2190m | Neutral | Luke Watson | 2:01.6 | 4 |
| 12.9L | $10.00 |

Driver: Alex Ashwood
Stats
Comments
Last start 7th (Fr3) over 1650m after showing early pace at Bendigo, at the bell was leading 2.36 beaten 4.5 m by Chogi (1:58.70) in NR up to 55 M on February 20 at $10. Before that, a solid effort when 3rd (Sr3) over 2180m at Kilmore, at the bell was 5th-6.71 beaten 7 m by Always A Showgirl (2:42.50) in NR up to 50 on February 12 at $3.10. Can 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/9 | 20/02/2026 | 8 | NR up to 55 | $6,000.00 | Bendigo | 1650m | Neutral | Abby Sanderson | 1:55.8 | 3 |
| 4.7L | $10.00 |
| 3/10 | 12/02/2026 | 13 | NR up to 50 | $6,000.00 | Kilmore | 2180m | Neutral | Alex Ashwood | 2:00.0 | 3 |
| 7.5L | $3.10 |
| 3/10 | 30/01/2026 | 8 | NR 45 to 50 | $6,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Jack Laugher | 1:58.3 | 2 |
| 5.3L | $4.80 |
| 2/10 | 22/01/2026 | 12 | NR up to 52 | $6,000.00 | Kilmore | 1690m | Neutral | Alex Ashwood | 1:58.0 | 2 |
| 1.1L | $8.50 |
| 5/6 | 10/01/2026 | 12 | NR up to 55 | $8,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Tayla French | 1:56.5 | 2 |
| 24.0L | $7.50 |
| 2/12 | 29/12/2025 | 6 | NR 45 to 52 | $6,000.00 | Charlton | 2100m | Neutral | Alex Ashwood | 1:57.1 | 3 |
| 0.2L | $2.40 |
| 1/6 | 26/06/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Goulburn | 1710m | Good | Brad Hewitt | 0 |
| 0.1L | $0.00 | |
| 2/5 | 21/11/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Goulburn | 1710m | Good | Brad Hewitt | 0 |
| 0.1L | $0.00 |

Driver: Jack Laugher
Stats
Comments
Didn't do much last start, 11th (Fr1) over 2100m at Charlton, beaten 45 m by Our Ultimate Gracy (2:33.90) in NR 50 to 55 on February 2 at $21. Before that was well back in the run when 6th (Fr4) over 1609m at Charlton, beaten 22 m by Calf Pen (1:53.50) in NR 49 to 54 on January 19 at $31. Unlikely to threaten.
Last Starts 26 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11/11 | 02/02/2026 | 14 | NR 50 to 55 | $6,000.00 | Charlton | 2100m | Neutral | Connor Clarke | 1:57.9 | 1 |
| 45.5L | $21.00 |
| 6/7 | 19/01/2026 | 35 | NR 49 to 54 | $6,000.00 | Charlton | 1609m | Neutral | Luke Dunne | 1:53.5 | 4 |
| 22.8L | $31.00 |
| 4/11 | 15/12/2025 | 7 | NR up to 55 | $6,000.00 | Maryborough | 2190m | Neutral | Luke Dunne | 1:57.2 | 1 |
| 16.6L | $51.00 |
| 8/9 | 08/12/2025 | 14 | NR 50 to 55 | $6,000.00 | Charlton | 1609m | Neutral | Jordan Leedham | 1:55.9 | 3 |
| 14.6L | $15.00 |
| 6/7 | 24/11/2025 | 7 | NR 55 to 64 | $7,000.00 | Horsham | 1700m | Neutral | Luke Dunne | 1:55.1 | 2 |
| 14.1L | $26.00 |
| 11/11 | 17/11/2025 | 7 | NR 50 to 55 | $6,000.00 | Maryborough | 1690m | Neutral | Luke Dunne | 1:55.0 | 6 |
| 19.4L | $26.00 |
| 9/9 | 22/09/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Maryborough | 1690m | Mark Hayes | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 | ||
| 2/5 | 15/09/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Stawell | 1785m | Luke Dunne | 0 |
| 3.5L | $0.00 |

Driver: Jackie Barker
Stats
Comments
Last start 7th (Fr4) over 2080m at Cranbourne beaten 45 m by Caledonian Ranger (2:31.60) in NR 48 to 53 on February 22 at $2.30. Before that, was well back in the run when 4th (Fr6) over 2200m after racing wide at Ballarat, beaten 7 m by Where Is Woody (2:41.50) in NR 50 to 55 on February 5 at $23. Pay to forgive him after one bad run; expected to return to form.
Last Starts 6 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/9 | 22/02/2026 | 17 | NR 48 to 53 | $6,000.00 | Cranbourne | 2080m | W | D K Mcguigan | 1:57.3 | 4 |
| 44.6L | $2.30 |
| 4/10 | 05/02/2026 | 169 | NR 50 to 55 | $6,000.00 | Ballarat | 2200m | Neutral | D K Mcguigan | 1:58.1 | 6 |
| 7.2L | $23.00 |
| 3/3 | 31/01/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bacchus Marsh | 1940m | T H Mcguigan | 0 |
| 2L | $0.00 | ||
| 4/11 | 20/08/2025 | 12 | NR 50 to 55 | $6,000.00 | Bendigo | 1650m | Neutral | D K Mcguigan | 1:55.8 | 7 |
| 8.7L | $14.00 |
| 5/12 | 08/08/2025 | 7 | NR 49 to 54 | $6,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | D K Mcguigan | 1:58.2 | 1 |
| 9.1L | $7.50 |
| 1/10 | 01/08/2025 | 9 | 0-1 WIN | $6,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | D K Mcguigan | 1:56.4 | 5 |
| 0.2L | $3.40 |
| 6/9 | 23/07/2025 | 6 | 0-1 WIN | $8,000.00 | Bendigo | 2150m | Neutral | Jordan Leedham | 1:57.1 | 3 |
| 12.6L | $5.00 |
| 1/4 | 31/05/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bacchus Marsh | 1940m | Darby Mcguigan | 0 |
| 10L | $0.00 |

Driver: Ryan Sanderson
Stats
Comments
Last start 6th (Sr1) over 1800m at Globe Derby Park beaten 14 m by Ubetonred (2:12.90) in NR 41 to 46 GROUP on January 19 at $14. At the start before good run when 3rd (Fr5) over 1609m after showing early speed and racing wide at Gawler, beaten 6 m by Always On Safari (1:57.50) in 1 LIFETIME WIN GROUP on January 12 at $3.10. Should be there at the business end.
Last Starts 40 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/9 | 19/01/2026 | 7 | NR 41 to 46 GROUP | $3,500.00 | Globe Derby | 1800m | Neutral | Bernadette Page | 1:58.8 | 1 |
| 14.7L | $14.00 |
| 3/7 | 12/01/2026 | 13 | 1 LIFETIME WIN GROUP | $3,500.00 | Gawler | 1609m | Neutral | Wayne Hill | 1:57.5 | 5 |
| 6.9L | $3.10 |
| 4/7 | 30/12/2025 | 23 | 0-1 WIN | $6,000.00 | Mildura | 1790m | Neutral | Wayne Hill | 1:58.9 | 3 |
| 15.2L | $5.00 |
| 1/4 | 21/12/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Gawler | 2070m | Greg Rogers | 0 |
| 10L | $0.00 | ||
| 10/10 | 07/12/2025 | 11 | NR 44 to 51 | $4,500.00 | Globe Derby | 2230m | Neutral | Wayne Hill | 2:00.2 | 7 |
| 149.5L | $3.60 |
| 1/6 | 26/11/2025 | - | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Mildura | 2190m | Neutral | Wayne Hill | 2:00.5 | 4 |
| 22.3L | $2.50 |
| 1/4 | 09/11/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Gawler | 2070m | Wayne Hill | 0 |
| 30L | $0.00 |

Driver: Glenn Bull
Stats
Comments
Last start 7th (Fr1) over 2150m at Bendigo was 2nd-2.44 at the bell, beaten 12 m by Feel The Reign (2:38.80) in NR 50 to 55 on February 20 at $4.80. At the start before 7th (Sr1) over 2180m at Kilmore, beaten 14 m by Monsieur Flamel (2:45.30) in NR up to 55 on February 12 at $2.30. Best form puts him right in this.
Last Starts 8 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/11 | 20/02/2026 | 8 | NR 50 to 55 | $6,000.00 | Bendigo | 2150m | Neutral | Glenn Bull | 1:58.9 | 1 |
| 12.4L | $4.80 |
| 7/9 | 12/02/2026 | 9 | NR up to 55 | $8,000.00 | Kilmore | 2180m | Neutral | Lauren White | 2:02.0 | 1 |
| 14.7L | $2.30 |
| 2/12 | 03/02/2026 | 11 | NR 53 to 58 | $6,000.00 | Shepparton | 2190m | Neutral | Glenn Bull | 1:58.6 | 1 |
| 1.4L | $23.00 |
| 10/11 | 23/01/2026 | 17 | 1W/15 0K stake | $15,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Glenn Bull | 1:56.3 | 2 |
| 27.8L | $151.00 |
| 3/11 | 06/01/2026 | 9 | NR up to 55 | $6,000.00 | Shepparton | 1690m | Neutral | Glenn Bull | 1:55.6 | 3 |
| 3.1L | $26.00 |
| 6/11 | 28/12/2025 | 14 | 0W/15 0K stake | $15,000.00 | Cobram | 2678m | Neutral | Nathan Jack | 1:57.6 | 2 |
| 27.6L | $18.00 |
| 2/3 | 04/09/2023 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bendigo | 2150m | Stacie Carbone | 0 |
| 6L | $0.00 | ||
| 3/6 | 21/07/2023 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Wagga | 1740m | Good | B T Hogan | 0 |
| 31L | $0.00 |

Driver: Ryan Backhouse
Stats
Comments
Resuming after a spell of 11 weeks. Finished off last campaign when well beaten into tenth behind Captain Perfect at Melton over 2240m in a 3yo G2 No NR CG on December 13 at $151. Previous preparation first-up won by a neck after showing early speed, (Fr4) at Charlton (2:35.10) beating Direct Command in NR 49 to 54 on September 29 at $4.60. Sure to be in the mix while fresh.
Last Starts 77 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10/12 | 13/12/2025 | 8 | No NR | $100,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Luke Dunne | 1:53.6 | 1 |
| 26.1L | $151.00 |
| 3/8 | 05/12/2025 | 9 | No NR | $10,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | James Herbertson | 1:55.2 | 7 |
| 13.7L | $26.00 |
| 6/12 | 26/11/2025 | 11 | No NR | $15,000.00 | Bendigo | 2150m | Neutral | James Herbertson | 1:54.6 | 2 |
| 11.2L | $12.00 |
| 9/12 | 15/11/2025 | 8 | No NR | $15,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | James Herbertson | 1:53.9 | 6 |
| 33.5L | $126.00 |
| 6/9 | 07/11/2025 | 17 | No NR | $10,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Fast | James Herbertson | 1:56.8 | 1 |
| 18.3L | $81.00 |
| 6/10 | 21/10/2025 | 11 | No NR | $12,500.00 | Mildura | 2190m | Neutral | Ryan Backhouse | 1:57.5 | 6 |
| 42.1L | $23.00 |
| 5/9 | 22/09/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Maryborough | 1690m | Ryan Backhouse | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 | ||
| 1/5 | 15/09/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Stawell | 1785m | Ryan Backhouse | 0 |
| 3.5L | $0.00 |