Mildura Race 5 - Barry Bottams Mildura Pacing Cup (1St Heat)
CATCHAFIRE (3) recent form has been hard to fault. Scored at his latest appearance over 1740m at Riverina Paceway, getting home by 2 metres. Likely to get all the favours from this nice draw. Beautifully placed and is sure to be right there at the finish. DEE ROE (10) went back at his latest appearance then worked home in good style to register a game win by one metre at Swan Hill over 1750m. May just need a bit of luck at some point from this difficult draw but rates a primary contender in a similar race. YOUNG BLUEY (9) is the next elect off a last-start win by 1.5 metres at Mt Gambier over 2190m. GO AWAY AGAIN (4) is in the mix after turning in a better effort last start to finish third at this track over 2190m. Can fill the frame again.

Driver: Corey Johnson
Stats
Comments
Last start surrendered the lead and finished 6th (Fr3) over 2190m after showing early pace at this track, at the bell was 3rd-4.6 beaten 18 m by Maxy Wants To Play (2:40.50) in NR 65 or better on March 28 at $26. Two runs back 5th (Sr4) over 2190m at this track, at the bell was 8th-12.4 beaten 10 m by Thomas Heights (2:42.60) in NR 56 to 64 on March 21 at $81. Must improve sharply.
Last Starts 5 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
6/8 | 28/03/2025 | 7 | NR 65 or better | $8,000.00 | Mildura | 2190m | Neutral | Kevin Weidenbach | 1:58.0 | 3 |
| 18.1L | $26.00 |
5/11 | 21/03/2025 | 23 | NR 56 to 64 | $7,000.00 | Mildura | 2190m | Neutral | Kevin Weidenbach | 1:59.5 | 4 |
| 10.2L | $81.00 |
2/4 | 05/03/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Broken Hill | 1609m | R A Slater | 0 |
| 9.9L | $0.00 | ||
11/11 | 26/02/2025 | 179 | NR 56 to 64 | $7,000.00 | Mildura | 2190m | Neutral | Kevin Weidenbach | 1:59.6 | 4 |
| 54.8L | $34.00 |
4/7 | 31/08/2024 | 7 | NR 60 to 69 | $4,500.00 | Port Pirie | 1609m | Neutral | Kevin Weidenbach | 1:57.5 | 1 |
| 2.9L | $2.90 |
1/7 | 24/08/2024 | 7 | NR 55 to 64 | $7,000.00 | Port Pirie | 2050m | Neutral | K W Weidenbach | 1:58.8 | 2 |
| 3.0L | $2.70 |
1/9 | 17/08/2024 | 13 | NR 52 to 59 | $4,500.00 | Port Pirie | 1609m | Neutral | K W Weidenbach | 1:56.2 | 2 |
| 3.1L | $3.70 |
3/10 | 04/08/2024 | 20 | NR 50 to 59 | $7,000.00 | Gawler | 2070m | Neutral | Samantha Pascoe | 1:57.2 | 4 |
| 6.4L | $19.00 |
4/10 | 07/08/2023 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Melton | 2240m | K M Gath | 0 |
| 6.5L | $0.00 |

Driver: Ellen Tormey
Stats
Comments
Last start 4th (Fr2) over 2240m at Melton beaten 13 m by Draw A Dream (2:43.60) in NR up to 75 M on March 22 at $71. At the run before was well back in the run when 6th (Fr5) over 1650m at Bendigo, beaten 10 m by Frugal Fare (1:56.90) in NR 60 to 74 on March 12 at $31. Can make amends from the favourable draw.
Last Starts 11 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
4/8 | 22/03/2025 | 10 | NR up to 75 | $15,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Ellen Tormey | 1:57.5 | 2 |
| 13.4L | $71.00 |
6/11 | 12/03/2025 | 8 | NR 60 to 74 | $8,000.00 | Bendigo | 1650m | Neutral | Greg Sugars | 1:54.0 | 5 |
| 10.3L | $31.00 |
9/11 | 04/03/2025 | 7 | NR 55 to 64 | $7,000.00 | Shepparton | 2190m | Neutral | Ellen Tormey | 1:56.6 | 2 |
| 20.2L | $6.00 |
6/10 | 25/02/2025 | 10 | NR 65 or better | $8,000.00 | Shepparton | 2190m | Neutral | James Herbertson | 1:58.5 | 2 |
| 4.4L | $21.00 |
4/8 | 15/02/2025 | 10 | NR 60 to 69 | $10,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Ellen Tormey | 1:56.2 | 4 |
| 11.5L | $4.80 |
2/9 | 05/02/2025 | 13 | NR 56 to 62 | $7,000.00 | Bendigo | 2150m | Neutral | Ellen Tormey | 1:57.5 | 2 |
| 0.2L | $12.00 |
3/4 | 13/01/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bendigo | 2150m | Stacie Carbone | 0 |
| 1L | $0.00 | ||
6/6 | 12/05/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Maryborough | 2190m | M Carbone | 0 |
| 6L | $0.00 |

Driver: Jackson Painting
Stats
Comments
Three-year-old gelding is racing in fine form. Won his last two outings at Riverina Paceway both over 1740m. Last start won by 2 m as favourite when quickly away, (Fr6) at Riverina Paceway (2:04.40) beating Bubby To Base in NR up to 55 on March 21 at $1.04 at the bell was leading 3.6m on the pegs. Can maintain the solid form.
Last Starts 12 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1/9 | 21/03/2025 | 7 | NR up to 55 | $9,790.00 | Wagga | 1740m | Neutral | Jackson Painting | 1:55.0 | 6 |
| 1.9L | $1.04 |
1/9 | 14/03/2025 | 13 | NR up to 52 | $9,790.00 | Wagga | 1740m | Neutral | Jackson Painting | 1:52.7 | 3 |
| 2.4L | $2.00 |
6/10 | 01/03/2025 | 8 | No NR | $20,400.00 | Menangle | 2400m | Neutral | Jackson Painting | 1:55.3 | 3 |
| 11.4L | $101.00 |
1/10 | 21/02/2025 | 52 | NR up to 47 | $9,790.00 | Wagga | 1740m | Neutral | Jackson Painting | 1:56.1 | 1 |
| 4.0L | $2.10 |
3/10 | 31/12/2024 | 5 | No NR | $14,990.00 | Albury | 1770m | Fast | Jackson Painting | 1:58.9 | 4 |
| 3.4L | $1.55 |
2/9 | 26/12/2024 | 42 | No NR | $30,600.00 | Leeton | 1758m | Neutral | Jackson Painting | 1:56.5 | 3 |
| 8.2L | $3.50 |

Driver: Wayne Hill
Stats
Comments
Fair performance when beaten by 4.5 m finishing fourth after being driven well back, behind Powersofpersuasion at this track over 1790m in a NR 65 or better on February 26 at $51. Then a handy effort when beaten by 7 m finishing third after a quick start, behind Rio Rock at this track over 2190m in a NR 65 or better on March 14 at $5.50. A big run would not surprise.
Last Starts 19 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
3/11 | 14/03/2025 | 16 | NR 65 or better | $8,000.00 | Mildura | 2190m | Neutral | Ryan Backhouse | 1:57.5 | 2 |
| 7.9L | $5.50 |
4/10 | 26/02/2025 | 11 | NR 65 or better | $8,000.00 | Mildura | 1790m | Neutral | Kevin Weidenbach | 1:58.7 | 5 |
| 4.5L | $51.00 |
1/5 | 19/02/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Mildura | 2190m | Rocco Villiva | 0 |
| 4L | $0.00 | ||
10/11 | 15/02/2025 | 14 | NR 70 to 79 | $15,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Lochie Cook | 1:53.4 | 1 |
| 68.7L | $16.00 |
1/8 | 01/02/2025 | 6 | NR 60 to 71 | $7,000.00 | Globe Derby | 1800m | Neutral | Wayne Hill | 1:58.7 | 5 |
| 1.4L | $5.00 |
7/8 | 26/01/2025 | 21 | NR 70 to 95 | $15,000.00 | Wedderburn | 2555m | Neutral | Lochie Cook | 1:58.6 | 2 |
| 15.4L | $51.00 |
1/8 | 05/01/2025 | 9 | 0W/15 0K stake | $8,000.00 | Swan Hill | 1750m | Neutral | Lochie Cook | 1:54.6 | 4 |
| 5.2L | $3.30 |
1/5 | 02/12/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Mildura | 2190m | Rocco Villiva | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 |

Driver: Lochie Cook
Stats
Comments
Last start came from midfield and won by 1.5 m when driven back in the field, (Fr5) held up early, at this track (2:10.00) beating Cemetery Bay in NR 65 or better on March 21 at $41 at the bell was 3rd-7.2. Hard to knock recent form; expected to feature again.
Last Starts 12 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1/9 | 21/03/2025 | 7 | NR 65 or better | $8,000.00 | Mildura | 1790m | Neutral | Corey Johnson | 1:56.9 | 5 |
| 1.5L | $41.00 |
5/11 | 14/03/2025 | 126 | NR 65 or better | $8,000.00 | Mildura | 2190m | Neutral | Connor Clarke | 1:57.5 | 4 |
| 10.9L | $51.00 |
5/10 | 08/11/2024 | 42 | NR 65 to 80 | $9,000.00 | Mildura | 1790m | Neutral | Brent Murphy | 1:56.8 | 6 |
| 11.2L | $81.00 |
1/8 | 27/09/2024 | 7 | NR 65 to 80 | $9,000.00 | Mildura | 1790m | Neutral | Corey Johnson | 1:56.5 | 3 |
| 5.8L | $9.50 |
4/7 | 20/09/2024 | 14 | NR 65 to 80 | $9,000.00 | Mildura | 2190m | Neutral | Corey Johnson | 1:58.7 | 1 |
| 12.8L | $15.00 |
7/9 | 06/09/2024 | 21 | NR up to 105 | $9,000.00 | Mildura | 1790m | Neutral | Lochie Cook | 1:57.9 | 3 |
| 15.1L | $10.00 |
2/4 | 11/12/2023 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Melton | 2240m | Fred Spiteri | 0 |
| 6.5L | $0.00 | ||
4/8 | 14/11/2023 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Melton | 2240m | Fred Spiteri | 0 |
| 19.5L | $0.00 |

Driver: Ryan Backhouse
Stats
Comments
Didn't do much last start, was well back in the run when 10th (Fr3) over 2190m at this track, well beaten by Rio Rock (2:39.90) in NR 65 or better on March 14 at $81. Before that 10th (Sr4) over 1790m at this track, beaten 30 m by Powersofpersuasion (2:12.00) in NR 65 or better on February 26 at $61. Cannot enthuse.
Last Starts 19 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
10/11 | 14/03/2025 | 16 | NR 65 or better | $8,000.00 | Mildura | 2190m | Neutral | R V Villiva | 1:57.5 | 3 |
| 104.2L | $81.00 |
10/10 | 26/02/2025 | 1762 | NR 65 or better | $8,000.00 | Mildura | 1790m | Neutral | R V Villiva | 1:58.7 | 4 |
| 28.7L | $61.00 |
4/5 | 19/02/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Mildura | 2190m | Rocco Villiva | 0 |
| 39L | $0.00 | ||
4/6 | 05/02/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Mildura | 1790m | Rocco Villiva | 0 |
| 21L | $0.00 | ||
7/8 | 01/05/2020 | 19 | NR 70 to 120 | $12,000.00 | Shepparton | 1690m | Neutral | R K Bartley | 1:53.3 | 3 |
| 42.6L | $81.20 |
4/8 | 12/04/2020 | 232 | NR 69 to 95 | $8,000.00 | Shepparton | 1690m | Neutral | D N Moran | 1:53.8 | 3 |
| 18.0L | $2.70 |
9/12 | 24/08/2019 | 8 | $50,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | K E Manning | 1:55.2 | 3 |
| 13.9L | $26.10 | |
3/12 | 16/08/2019 | 6 | NR 70 to 79 | $20,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | R P Duffy | 1:55.8 | 4 |
| 2.8L | $1.30 |

Driver: Alex Ashwood
Stats
Comments
Last start 4th (Sr1) over 2190m at this track, at the bell was 4th-8.4 beaten 15 m by Maxy Wants To Play (2:40.50) in NR 65 or better on March 28 at $5.50. Two runs back was driven from back in the field when 5th (Fr6) over 1790m after showing early speed and racing wide at this track was 6th-11.6 at the bell, beaten 12 m by I Bet You (2:10.00) in NR 65 or better on March 21 at $10. Maybe a place.
Last Starts 5 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
4/8 | 28/03/2025 | 7 | NR 65 or better | $8,000.00 | Mildura | 2190m | Neutral | Wayne Hill | 1:58.0 | 1 |
| 15.4L | $5.50 |
5/9 | 21/03/2025 | 7 | NR 65 or better | $8,000.00 | Mildura | 1790m | Neutral | Alex Ashwood | 1:56.9 | 6 |
| 12.8L | $10.00 |
1/11 | 14/03/2025 | 7 | NR 65 or better | $8,000.00 | Mildura | 2190m | Neutral | Alex Ashwood | 1:57.5 | 4 |
| 5.6L | $15.00 |
3/9 | 07/03/2025 | 5 | NR 65 or better | $8,000.00 | Mildura | 1790m | Neutral | Ryan Backhouse | 1:55.3 | 3 |
| 26.4L | $6.00 |
4/9 | 02/03/2025 | 4 | NR 70 to 95 | $12,000.00 | Boort | 2612m | Neutral | Ryan Backhouse | 2:00.7 | 2 |
| 14.7L | $41.00 |
7/10 | 26/02/2025 | 14 | NR 65 or better | $8,000.00 | Mildura | 1790m | Neutral | Ryan Backhouse | 1:58.7 | 2 |
| 7.1L | $14.00 |
8/9 | 12/02/2025 | 14 | NR 65 or better | $8,000.00 | Mildura | 2190m | Neutral | Wayne Hill | 1:58.9 | 4 |
| 35.2L | $5.00 |
3/3 | 19/11/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Mildura | 1790m | Andrew Vozlic | 0 |
| 3L | $0.00 | ||
1/4 | 28/10/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Mildura | 1750m | Andrew Vozlic | 0 |
| 7L | $0.00 |

Driver: Connor Clarke
Stats
Comments
Didn't do much at the last run, 9th (Sr1) over 1790m at this track, well beaten by Powersofpersuasion (2:08.20) in NR 65 or better on March 7 at $15. Before that 9th (Sr5) over 2190m at this track well beaten by Modern Ginger (2:41.70) in NR 65 or better on February 12 at $5.50. Prefer others.
Last Starts 16 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
3/4 | 17/03/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Mildura | 1790m | Rocco Villiva | 0 |
| 13L | $0.00 | ||
9/9 | 07/03/2025 | 23 | NR 65 or better | $8,000.00 | Mildura | 1790m | Neutral | Corey Johnson | 1:55.3 | 1 |
| 127.7L | $15.00 |
9/9 | 12/02/2025 | 30 | NR 65 or better | $8,000.00 | Mildura | 2190m | Neutral | Connor Clarke | 1:58.9 | 5 |
| 232.2L | $5.50 |
6/8 | 13/01/2025 | 17 | NR 73 | $7,000.00 | Globe Derby | 1800m | Neutral | Lochie Cook | 1:58.0 | 4 |
| 14.7L | $7.00 |
8/9 | 27/12/2024 | 7 | NR 65 | $9,000.00 | Mildura | 2190m | Neutral | Connor Clarke | 1:57.2 | 1 |
| 30.2L | $10.00 |
2/9 | 20/12/2024 | 9 | NR 65 | $9,000.00 | Mildura | 1790m | Neutral | Connor Clarke | 1:55.8 | 2 |
| 4.9L | $4.80 |
6/8 | 11/12/2024 | 12 | NR 65 | $9,000.00 | Mildura | 1790m | Neutral | Lochie Cook | 1:55.6 | 6 |
| 14.5L | $14.00 |
2/4 | 28/10/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Mildura | 1750m | Rocco Villiva | 0 |
| 7L | $0.00 |

Driver: Matthew Craven
Stats
Comments
Last start well back before the turn; won by 1.5 m as favourite when driven back in the field, (Fr6) held up early, at Mt Gambier (2:40.10) beating Crime Writer in No NR on March 15 at $1.90 at the bell was 5th-10.6. Awkward draw but in-form and expected to go well again.
Last Starts 18 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1/6 | 15/03/2025 | 29 | No NR | $10,000.00 | Mount Gambier | 2190m | Neutral | Matthew Craven | 1:57.7 | 6 |
| 1.5L | $1.90 |
10/11 | 14/02/2025 | 20 | No NR | $30,000.00 | Terang | 2680m | Neutral | Matthew Craven | 1:57.4 | 1 |
| 32.9L | $11.00 |
6/11 | 25/01/2025 | 13 | No NR | $30,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Matthew Craven | 1:52.6 | 1 |
| 17.1L | $14.00 |
2/12 | 12/01/2025 | 8 | NR up to 105 | $30,000.00 | Hamilton | 2660m | Neutral | Matthew Craven | 1:56.4 | 1 |
| 1.6L | $7.00 |
7/12 | 04/01/2025 | 21 | No NR | $75,000.00 | Bendigo | 2650m | Neutral | Jason Lee | 1:55.7 | 5 |
| 7.2L | $26.00 |
3/7 | 14/12/2024 | 14 | No NR | $22,500.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Matthew Craven | 1:56.8 | 1 |
| 0.1L | $10.00 |
2/5 | 24/09/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Terang | 2180m | Matthew Craven | 0 |
| 3L | $0.00 | ||
4/3 | 20/08/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Terang | 2180m | M J Craven | 0 |
| 6L | $0.00 |

Driver: Aaron Dunn
Stats
Comments
Last start won by 1.0 m as favourite (Sr1) at Swan Hill (2:02.70) beating Invitation Only in NR 65 or better on March 25 at $2 at the bell was 6th-7.4. Leading contender.
Last Starts 8 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1/9 | 25/03/2025 | 9 | NR 65 or better | $8,000.00 | Swan Hill | 1750m | Neutral | Aaron Dunn | 1:52.9 | 1 |
| 1.0L | $2.00 |
4/8 | 16/03/2025 | 15 | No NR | $25,000.00 | Charlton | 2570m | Neutral | Aaron Dunn | 1:57.0 | 5 |
| 8.1L | $8.50 |
1/10 | 01/03/2025 | 14 | NR up to 85 | $20,400.00 | Menangle | 2300m | Neutral | Luke McCarthy | 1:54.8 | 6 |
| 0.1L | $2.20 |
8/10 | 15/02/2025 | 14 | No NR | $50,000.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | Aaron Dunn | 1:49.8 | 10 |
| 18.6L | $61.00 |
8/10 | 01/02/2025 | 20 | No NR | $50,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Aaron Dunn | 1:50.0 | 2 |
| 11.0L | $12.00 |
1/12 | 12/01/2025 | 25 | NR up to 105 | $30,000.00 | Hamilton | 2660m | Neutral | Aaron Dunn | 1:56.4 | 6 |
| 1.6L | $9.50 |
1/5 | 24/09/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Terang | 2180m | Aaron Dunn | 0 |
| 3L | $0.00 | ||
5/6 | 20/08/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Melton | 2240m | A J Dunn | 0 |
| 10.5L | $0.00 |