Boort Race 3 - North West Ag Central Victorian Pacing Championship Pace
IDEAL BANDIT (6) resumes after great success last prep, winning on three occasions and culminating in a fifth over 2240m at Melton on August 30. Will have plenty of admirers. MISTER JIMARINGLE (5) finished seventh last start, beaten 14 metres at Bendigo over 2150m. Capable of playing a major role so has to be respected. WITH IN REASON (2) is the next best after finishing runner-up over 2190m at Shepparton last time out. FLOJOS BEST (3) has put the writing on the wall with a couple of seconds recently, the latest at Bendigo over 1650m.

Driver: Aaron Dunn
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Comments
Improved last start with a good run when 2nd (Fr1) over 2150m at Bendigo beaten 3 m by Intrusion (2:34.00) in NR 56 to 64 on February 20 at $6. Has a low draw and will go well again.
Last Starts 8 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/9 | 20/02/2026 | 16 | NR 56 to 64 | $7,000.00 | Bendigo | 2150m | Neutral | Aaron Dunn | 1:55.2 | 1 |
| 3.1L | $6.00 |
| 7/10 | 04/02/2026 | 9 | NR 57 to 66 | $7,000.00 | Mildura | 2190m | Neutral | Aaron Dunn | 1:57.9 | 2 |
| 9.0L | $2.80 |
| 1/10 | 26/01/2026 | 13 | NR 45 to 50 | $6,000.00 | Terang | 2180m | Fast | Ryan Backhouse | 1:57.7 | 3 |
| 2.1L | $1.70 |
| 2/11 | 13/01/2026 | 8 | NR 50 to 55 | $10,000.00 | Swan Hill | 2240m | Neutral | Jackie Barker | 1:58.6 | 2 |
| 1.2L | $5.00 |
| 1/6 | 05/01/2026 | 10 | 0-1 WIN | $6,000.00 | Horsham | 1700m | Neutral | Aaron Dunn | 1:56.4 | 4 |
| 7.2L | $3.10 |
| 6/9 | 26/12/2025 | 6 | NR 50 to 61 | $7,000.00 | Mildura | 2190m | Neutral | Aaron Dunn | 2:02.8 | 3 |
| 12.2L | $2.00 |
| 1/6 | 26/08/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Terang | 2180m | Aaron Dunn | 0 |
| 6L | $0.00 | ||
| 4/7 | 28/05/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Horsham | 2200m | Aaron Dunn | 0 |
| 5L | $0.00 |

Driver: Donna Castles
Stats
Comments
Last start good run when 2nd (Sr1) over 2190m at Shepparton, at the bell was 11th-13.23 beaten 7 m by Interpretation (2:42.20) in NR 50 to 56 on February 17 at $7. Two runs back posted a big 6 m win as favourite (Sr2) at Shepparton (2:40.20) beating Karuma Kev in NR 47 to 52 on February 3 at $1.95 at the bell was 2nd-0.68. Nicely drawn and expected to run a bold race again.
Last Starts 11 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/11 | 17/02/2026 | 14 | NR 50 to 56 | $6,000.00 | Shepparton | 2190m | Neutral | Doc Wilson | 1:59.2 | 1 |
| 7.8L | $7.00 |
| 1/9 | 03/02/2026 | 17 | NR 47 to 52 | $6,000.00 | Shepparton | 2190m | Neutral | Donna Castles | 1:57.7 | 2 |
| 6.8L | $1.95 |
| 6/12 | 17/01/2026 | 20 | NR up to 55 | $12,000.00 | Shepparton | 1690m | Fast | Donna Castles | 1:54.4 | 6 |
| 10.4L | $34.00 |
| 2/8 | 28/12/2025 | 19 | NR up to 55 | $6,000.00 | Cobram | 1670m | Neutral | Donna Castles | 1:54.3 | 3 |
| 9.1L | $2.50 |
| 1/10 | 09/12/2025 | 14 | 0-3 WINS | $6,000.00 | Shepparton | 2190m | Neutral | Donna Castles | 1:58.7 | 2 |
| 7.0L | $3.10 |
| 1/11 | 25/11/2025 | 14 | NR 46 to 50 | $6,000.00 | Shepparton | 2190m | Neutral | Donna Castles | 1:59.0 | 6 |
| 4.8L | $6.00 |
| 2/5 | 20/01/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bendigo | 2150m | Liam Older | 0 |
| 2L | $0.00 | ||
| 6/6 | 13/01/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bendigo | 2150m | Liam Older | 0 |
| 12L | $0.00 |

Driver: Jack Laugher
Stats
Comments
Not far away at the last couple starts; Finished 1.4 m second behind Chogi at Bendigo over 1650m NR up to 55 M last start. Before that was beaten a nose second at Albury over 1770m in NR up to 47 on February 13. Sure to be in the mix.
Last Starts 8 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/9 | 20/02/2026 | 7 | NR up to 55 | $6,000.00 | Bendigo | 1650m | Neutral | Jack Laugher | 1:55.8 | 2 |
| 1.4L | $3.70 |
| 2/8 | 13/02/2026 | 10 | NR up to 47 | $10,000.00 | Albury | 1770m | Fast | Taylah Osmond | 1:57.4 | 2 |
| 0.1L | $2.30 |
| 2/7 | 09/02/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bendigo | 2150m | Jack Laugher | 0 |
| 24L | $0.00 | ||
| 3/6 | 05/02/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Shepparton | 2190m | Leigh Sutton | 0 |
| 40.2L | $0.00 | ||
| 12/12 | 03/02/2026 | 20 | NR 53 to 58 | $6,000.00 | Shepparton | 2190m | Neutral | Jack Laugher | 1:58.6 | 4 |
| 157.7L | $5.50 |
| 4/10 | 14/01/2026 | 8 | NR 49 to 54 | $6,000.00 | Bendigo | 2150m | Neutral | Chris Alford | 1:56.3 | 2 |
| 9.3L | $3.20 |
| 4/12 | 06/01/2026 | 6 | NR up to 55 | $6,000.00 | Shepparton | 1690m | Neutral | Jack Laugher | 1:55.7 | 5 |
| 1.2L | $14.00 |
| 3/7 | 31/12/2025 | 12 | No NR | $14,990.00 | Albury | 1770m | Fast | Taylah Osmond | 1:58.8 | 5 |
| 17.7L | $8.50 |

Driver: ToBeAdbised
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Comments
Resumed when beaten 14 m seventh behind Intrusion at Bendigo over 2150m in a NR 56 to 64 on February 20. Will take a lot from that run; major player.
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 | 206 | NR 56 to 64 | $7,000.00 | Bendigo | 2150m | Neutral | Chris Svanosio | 1:55.2 | 5 |
| 14.8L | $34.00 |
| 1/3 | 09/02/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bendigo | 2150m | Rita Burnett | 0 |
| 14L | $0.00 | ||
| 4/4 | 02/02/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bendigo | 2150m | James Herbertson | 0 |
| 4L | $0.00 | ||
| 1/11 | 29/07/2025 | 13 | NR 53 to 58 | $6,000.00 | Shepparton | 1690m | Neutral | James Herbertson | 1:54.5 | 7 |
| 0.3L | $5.50 |
| 1/12 | 16/07/2025 | 7 | NR 50 to 55 | $6,000.00 | Bendigo | 1650m | Neutral | Ryan Sanderson | 1:54.8 | 3 |
| 0.1L | $3.40 |
| 2/12 | 09/07/2025 | 7 | NR 48 to 53 | $6,000.00 | Bendigo | 1650m | Neutral | James Herbertson | 1:54.6 | 5 |
| 2.5L | $3.00 |
| 8/12 | 02/07/2025 | 7 | NR up to 55 | $6,000.00 | Bendigo | 1650m | Neutral | S J P O'sullivan | 1:54.4 | 2 |
| 11.0L | $17.00 |
| 4/8 | 25/06/2025 | 7 | NR 52 to 58 | $6,000.00 | Bendigo | 1650m | Neutral | James Herbertson | 1:54.3 | 5 |
| 6.3L | $2.60 |

Driver: Ryan Sanderson
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Comments
Resuming after six months off the scene. Finished off last campaign when well beaten into fifth after a quick start, behind Storms Collide at Melton over 2240m in a 3yo No NR on August 30 at $34. Previous preparation first-up won by 11 m as favourite after showing early speed, (Fr4) at Bendigo (1:59.80) beating Sonora Sunset in 3yo+ MAIDEN on June 25 at $1.45. Has won when fresh before and appears ready to run well after a recent trial placing.
Last Starts 9 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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: Ewa Justice
Stats
Comments
Last start 2nd (Fr5) over 2180m at Kilmore was leading by 3.29 at the bell, beaten a head by Ronnie The Hammer (2:39.20) in NR 57 to 64 on February 26 at $41. Two runs back 12th (Fr3) over 1720m after showing early pace at Melton beaten 50 m by Rolinginthedeep (2:02.90) in 0W/15 0K stake on February 21 at $14. Not likely to threaten this time.
Last Starts 2 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/11 | 26/02/2026 | 5 | NR 57 to 64 | $7,000.00 | Kilmore | 2180m | Neutral | Ewa Justice | 1:57.6 | 5 |
| 0.2L | $41.00 |
| 12/12 | 21/02/2026 | 15 | 0W/15 0K stake | $15,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | John Caldow | 1:55.0 | 3 |
| 50.9L | $14.00 |
| 5/9 | 06/02/2026 | 7 | NR 55 to 63 | $7,000.00 | Bendigo | 2150m | Neutral | R Mitchell | 2:00.5 | 7 |
| 3.2L | $41.00 |
| 9/9 | 30/01/2026 | 47 | NR 60 to 69 | $10,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Ewa Justice | 1:54.0 | 7 |
| 92.6L | $21.00 |
| 7/12 | 14/12/2025 | 15 | NR 58 to 64 | $9,700.00 | Launceston | 1680m | Neutral | Kayleb Williams | 1:57.2 | 2 |
| 10.1L | $2.00 |
| 1/9 | 29/11/2025 | 15 | NR 55 to 62 | $12,000.00 | Launceston | 2200m | Neutral | B L Davis | 1:58.7 | 2 |
| 0.2L | $2.60 |
| 1/8 | 14/11/2025 | 12 | NR up to 75 | $9,700.00 | Hobart | 1609m | Neutral | Jordan Chibnall | 1:58.2 | 2 |
| 4.7L | $2.10 |
| 4/6 | 25/08/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bendigo | 2150m | Alex Ashwood | 0 |
| 1L | $0.00 | ||
| 8/9 | 11/03/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Melton | 2240m | Good | John Caldow | 0 |
| 35.5L | $0.00 |

Driver: Luke Dunne
Stats
Comments
Last start 5th (Fr5) over 1790m after showing early pace at Mildura, beaten 17 m by My Ultimate Jimmy (2:10.10) in NR 62 to 75 on February 25 at $16. Two runs back 10th (Sr4) over 2190m at Shepparton beaten 25 m by Franco Novelist (2:39.80) in 0W/15 0K stake on January 17 at $81. Not going well enough.
Last Starts 3 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/8 | 25/02/2026 | 39 | NR 62 to 75 | $8,000.00 | Mildura | 1790m | Soft | Ben Xiriha | 1:57.0 | 5 |
| 17.8L | $16.00 |
| 10/12 | 17/01/2026 | 7 | 0W/15 0K stake | $15,000.00 | Shepparton | 2190m | Fast | Nathan Jack | 1:57.4 | 4 |
| 25.1L | $81.00 |
| 3/7 | 10/01/2026 | 15 | NR 61 to 73 | $5,000.00 | Globe Derby | 1800m | Neutral | Danielle Hill | 1:58.4 | 3 |
| 1.5L | $5.50 |
| 6/11 | 26/12/2025 | 30 | NR 62 to 75 | $8,000.00 | Mildura | 1790m | Neutral | Luke Dunne | 1:54.9 | 1 |
| 22.1L | $31.00 |
| 4/5 | 26/11/2025 | 7 | NR 65 or better | $8,000.00 | Mildura | 1790m | Neutral | Connor Clarke | 1:58.9 | 2 |
| 11.8L | $8.50 |
| 9/11 | 19/11/2025 | 9 | NR 65 or better | $8,000.00 | Bendigo | 1650m | Neutral | Luke Dunne | 1:53.4 | 4 |
| 14.2L | $71.00 |
| 9/9 | 10/11/2025 | 20 | 0W/15 0K stake | $8,000.00 | Ararat | 2195m | Fast | Luke Dunne | 1:57.3 | 7 |
| 37.5L | $17.00 |
| 4/4 | 06/10/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Mildura | 2190m | Mark Riseley | 0 |
| 10L | $0.00 | ||
| 1/3 | 07/11/2022 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bendigo | 2150m | A M Ashwood | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 |

Driver: Taylor Youl
Stats
Comments
Improved last start with a solid effort when 2nd (Sr2) over 2180m at Kilmore was 3rd-4.38 at the bell, beaten a head by Ronnie The Hammer (2:39.20) in NR 57 to 64 on February 26 at $16. Hard to beat.
Last Starts 2 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/11 | 26/02/2026 | 5 | NR 57 to 64 | $7,000.00 | Kilmore | 2180m | Neutral | Taylor Youl | 1:57.6 | 2 |
| 0.2L | $16.00 |
| 7/12 | 21/02/2026 | 7 | NR up to 80 | $10,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | S J P O'sullivan | 1:56.3 | 3 |
| 21.9L | $34.00 |
| 7/8 | 14/02/2026 | 9 | No NR | $22,500.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | S J P O'sullivan | 1:54.5 | 1 |
| 28.8L | $81.00 |
| 1/12 | 05/02/2026 | 6 | NR 56 to 64 | $7,000.00 | Ballarat | 2200m | Neutral | S J P O'sullivan | 1:56.8 | 7 |
| 3.8L | $23.00 |
| 2/9 | 30/01/2026 | 7 | NR 60 to 69 | $10,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Taylor Youl | 1:56.0 | 3 |
| 0.3L | $13.00 |
| 8/10 | 23/01/2026 | 8 | NR up to 80 | $10,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Ewa Justice | 1:53.5 | 4 |
| 7.3L | $18.00 |
| 2/10 | 15/01/2026 | 12 | NR 56 to 62 | $7,000.00 | Kilmore | 1690m | Neutral | Ewa Justice | 1:57.6 | 2 |
| 5.3L | $15.00 |
| 1/5 | 10/01/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bacchus Marsh | 1940m | Ewa Justice | 0 |
| 8L | $0.00 | ||
| 4/4 | 27/12/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bacchus Marsh | 1940m | Sean O'sullivan | 0 |
| 2.5L | $0.00 |