Mildura Race 6 - Barry Bottams Mildura Pacing Cup (2Nd Heat)
CATALPA RESCUE (9) made it two wins on the trot last start when he won at Listed level over 2570m at Charlton, getting home by 5 metres. Ready to win again in this easier race. ABOUTTIME (7) ran fourth last start at Melton over 1200m, beaten 11 metres. Expect him to pose a serious challenge. CRIME WRITER (3) is the next best after finishing runner-up over 2190m at Mt Gambier last time out. ALL DA RAGE (10) is a live hope after finishing runner-up when resuming over 2190m at this track last time out. Strips fitter now and cannot be ignored.

Driver: Luke Dunne
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Comments
Two back was beaten by 6 m finishing third after a quick start, behind Lochiel Lad at Charlton over 2100m in a 0W/15 0K stake on March 16 at $5.50. Then a handy effort when beaten by 2.25 m finishing third behind Dee Roe at Swan Hill over 1750m in a NR 65 or better on March 25 at $21. 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 |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
3/9 | 25/03/2025 | 9 | NR 65 or better | $8,000.00 | Swan Hill | 1750m | Neutral | James Herbertson | 1:52.9 | 2 |
| 2.2L | $21.00 |
3/11 | 16/03/2025 | 15 | 0W/15 0K stake | $10,000.00 | Charlton | 2100m | Neutral | Ryan Sanderson | 1:59.2 | 6 |
| 6.3L | $5.50 |
2/12 | 01/03/2025 | 10 | 0W/15 0K stake | $15,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Luke Dunne | 1:56.4 | 4 |
| 0.3L | $12.00 |
3/8 | 19/02/2025 | 12 | NR 56 to 62 | $7,000.00 | Bendigo | 2150m | Neutral | Luke Dunne | 1:56.4 | 2 |
| 8.5L | $19.00 |
4/8 | 07/02/2025 | 320 | NR 50 to 55 | $6,000.00 | Charlton | 1609m | Neutral | Luke Dunne | 1:56.2 | 7 |
| 3.8L | $21.00 |
5/7 | 24/03/2024 | 7 | NR 55 to 69 | $9,000.00 | Ouyen | 1654m | Neutral | Abby Sanderson | 1:59.4 | 1 |
| 4.5L | $5.50 |
2/6 | 06/03/2023 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bendigo | 2150m | R T Sanderson | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 | ||
3/6 | 27/06/2022 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bendigo | 1650m | R T Sanderson | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 |

Driver: Matthew Craven
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Comments
Not far away at the last couple starts; Finished 1.5 m second behind Young Bluey at Mt Gambier over 2190m No NR last start. Before that was beaten 1.5 metres second at Ararat over 1790m in NR 55 to 64 on February 28. Sure to feature.
Last Starts 18 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
2/6 | 15/03/2025 | 15 | No NR | $10,000.00 | Mount Gambier | 2190m | Neutral | Amy Day | 1:57.7 | 3 |
| 1.5L | $13.00 |
2/8 | 28/02/2025 | 7 | NR 55 to 64 | $7,000.00 | Ararat | 1790m | Neutral | H Lewis | 1:57.2 | 1 |
| 1.6L | $4.80 |
8/9 | 21/02/2025 | 7 | NR 70 to 79 | $10,000.00 | Geelong | 1609m | Neutral | H Lewis | 1:54.8 | 2 |
| 22.0L | $51.00 |
5/6 | 14/02/2025 | 6 | NR 65 | $10,000.00 | Terang | 1680m | Neutral | H Lewis | 1:52.6 | 1 |
| 28.6L | $126.00 |
6/11 | 08/02/2025 | 8 | NR 70 to 79 | $15,000.00 | Cranbourne | 2080m | Neutral | Matthew Craven | 2:00.5 | 2 |
| 20.6L | $18.00 |
3/10 | 31/01/2025 | 19 | NR 65 | $8,000.00 | Geelong | 1609m | Neutral | H Lewis | 1:54.2 | 4 |
| 10.5L | $10.00 |
4/6 | 10/05/2022 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Melton | 2240m | M J Craven | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 | ||
6/7 | 03/05/2022 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Melton | 2240m | Rory Coverdale | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 |

Driver: Wayne Hill
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Comments
Last start 8th (Fr5) over 2190m at this track beaten 30 m by Rio Rock (2:39.90) in NR 65 or better on March 14 at $34. Two runs back 9th (Fr5) over 1790m after showing early speed and racing wide at this track was 3rd-4.8 at the bell, beaten 10 m by Powersofpersuasion (2:12.00) in NR 65 or better on February 26 at $4.60. Unlikely to threaten in this tougher assignment.
Last Starts 19 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
8/11 | 14/03/2025 | 16 | NR 65 or better | $8,000.00 | Mildura | 2190m | Neutral | Corey Johnson | 1:57.5 | 5 |
| 31.4L | $34.00 |
9/10 | 26/02/2025 | 14 | NR 65 or better | $8,000.00 | Mildura | 1790m | Neutral | Connor Clarke | 1:58.7 | 5 |
| 10.9L | $4.60 |
1/9 | 12/02/2025 | 11 | NR 65 or better | $8,000.00 | Mildura | 2190m | Neutral | Ryan Backhouse | 1:58.9 | 3 |
| 0.2L | $4.40 |
3/8 | 01/02/2025 | 7 | NR 60 to 71 | $7,000.00 | Globe Derby | 1800m | Neutral | Michael A Smith | 1:58.7 | 3 |
| 5.4L | $16.00 |
3/9 | 25/01/2025 | 19 | NR 60 to 71 | $7,000.00 | Globe Derby | 1800m | Neutral | Lochie Cook | 1:56.7 | 2 |
| 9.7L | $4.40 |
7/11 | 06/01/2025 | 10 | 0W/15 0K stake | $15,000.00 | Cobram | 2170m | W | Chris Svanosio | 1:59.9 | 2 |
| 13.9L | $23.00 |
2/4 | 04/09/2023 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Mildura | 2190m | M M Riseley | 0 |
| 2L | $0.00 | ||
5/8 | 08/03/2022 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Melton | 2240m | C W Lang | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 |

Driver: Ryan Backhouse
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Comments
Didn't do much last time out, surrendered the lead and finished 5th (Fr3) over 1750m after showing early speed at Swan Hill was 4th-4.1 at the bell, beaten 3.5 m by Dee Roe (2:02.70) in NR 65 or better on March 25 at $81. Before that was driven from back in the field when 5th (Fr5) over 1790m at this track beaten 45 m by Powersofpersuasion (2:08.20) in NR 65 or better on March 7 at $26. This looks a far sterner task.
Last Starts 8 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
5/9 | 25/03/2025 | 18 | NR 65 or better | $8,000.00 | Swan Hill | 1750m | Neutral | Ryan Backhouse | 1:52.9 | 3 |
| 3.6L | $81.00 |
5/9 | 07/03/2025 | 9 | NR 65 or better | $8,000.00 | Mildura | 1790m | Neutral | Brent Murphy | 1:55.3 | 5 |
| 46.5L | $26.00 |
5/10 | 26/02/2025 | 14 | NR 65 or better | $8,000.00 | Mildura | 1790m | Neutral | Brent Murphy | 1:58.7 | 4 |
| 4.9L | $14.00 |
5/9 | 12/02/2025 | 14 | NR 65 or better | $8,000.00 | Mildura | 2190m | Neutral | Brent Murphy | 1:58.9 | 2 |
| 30.0L | $9.00 |
3/10 | 29/01/2025 | 8 | NR 60 to 80 | $7,000.00 | Mildura | 1790m | Neutral | Lochie Cook | 1:57.2 | 2 |
| 2.5L | $7.00 |
2/7 | 21/01/2025 | 16 | NR 66 | $4,500.00 | Port Pirie | 1609m | Neutral | Lochie Cook | 1:57.3 | 1 |
| 3.4L | $1.65 |
2/7 | 29/07/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bendigo | 2150m | A McDonough | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 | ||
4/4 | 22/06/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bacchus Marsh | 1940m | Z M Phillips | 0 |
| 3L | $0.00 |

Driver: Lochie Cook
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Comments
Last start 4th (Sr1) over 1790m at this track, at the bell was 5th-10.8 beaten 2.75 m by I Bet You (2:10.00) in NR 65 or better on March 21 at $23. Two runs back 7th (Sr5) over 2190m at this track, beaten 25 m by Rio Rock (2:39.90) in NR 65 or better on March 14 at $23. Hard to have on those efforts.
Last Starts 12 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
4/9 | 21/03/2025 | 7 | NR 65 or better | $8,000.00 | Mildura | 1790m | Neutral | Lochie Cook | 1:56.9 | 1 |
| 2.7L | $23.00 |
7/11 | 14/03/2025 | 126 | NR 65 or better | $8,000.00 | Mildura | 2190m | Neutral | Lochie Cook | 1:57.5 | 5 |
| 26.0L | $23.00 |
8/9 | 08/11/2024 | 28 | No NR | $9,000.00 | Mildura | 1790m | Neutral | Zac Phillips | 1:57.8 | 4 |
| 15.5L | $2.80 |
1/7 | 11/10/2024 | 7 | No NR | $9,000.00 | Mildura | 2190m | Neutral | Lochie Cook | 1:58.5 | 2 |
| 3.2L | $3.90 |
1/7 | 04/10/2024 | 7 | NR up to 105 | $9,000.00 | Mildura | 2190m | Neutral | Lochie Cook | 1:57.7 | 2 |
| 7.6L | $9.00 |
4/8 | 27/09/2024 | 35 | NR 65 to 80 | $9,000.00 | Mildura | 1790m | Neutral | Ben Xiriha | 1:56.5 | 2 |
| 9.6L | $5.00 |
1/5 | 04/03/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Mildura | 1790m | L Watson | 0 |
| 10L | $0.00 | ||
2/5 | 20/11/2022 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Maryborough | 2190m | N McAllum | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 |

Driver: Steven Matson
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Comments
Nine-year-old gelding who has plenty of ability. Unlucky last start 4th (Fr4) over 1200m at Melton, beaten 11 m by Bulletproof Boy (1:23.70) in No NR on March 22 at $19. Not out of this despite the second-row draw. This easier and among the leading chances on best form.
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 | 7 | No NR | $20,000.00 | Melton | 1200m | Neutral | Steven Matson | 4 |
| 11.1L | $19.00 | |
6/8 | 15/03/2025 | 29 | NR up to 105 | $17,500.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Steven Matson | 1:53.1 | 3 |
| 9.4L | $81.00 |
1/3 | 06/03/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Kilmore | 2180m | Steven Matson | 0 |
| 80L | $0.00 | ||
9/9 | 14/02/2025 | 9 | No NR | $60,000.00 | Albury | 2570m | Neutral | Steven Matson | 1:57.1 | 5 |
| 256.0L | $151.00 |
6/11 | 05/02/2025 | 47 | NR 65 or better | $8,000.00 | Bendigo | 1650m | Neutral | Steven Matson | 1:50.9 | 3 |
| 24.3L | $51.00 |
7/8 | 20/12/2024 | 13 | No NR | $10,000.00 | Geelong | 1609m | Neutral | Steven Matson | 1:52.7 | 4 |
| 22.2L | $4.80 |
6/9 | 07/12/2024 | 7 | No NR | $22,500.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Steven Matson | 1:52.6 | 2 |
| 5.2L | $151.00 |
1/3 | 14/10/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bendigo | 2150m | S Matson | 0 |
| 50L | $0.00 |

Driver: Samantha Hill
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Comments
Last start 5th (10m Fr2) over 2550m at Gawler was 7th-19.8 at the bell, beaten 8 m by Delightfull Tammy (3:08.70) in No NR on March 24 at $61. At the start before 9th (Sr3) over 2530m at Port Pirie, beaten 35 m by Bellezza Nera (3:06.10) in No NR on March 2 at $51. Heading the right way and should play a big role.
Last Starts 9 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
5/9 | 24/03/2025 | 22 | No NR | $13,000.00 | Gawler | 2550m | Neutral | S K Hill | 1:58.6 | 0 |
| 8.7L | $61.00 |
9/9 | 02/03/2025 | 12 | No NR | $10,000.00 | Port Pirie | 2530m | Neutral | Kevin Weidenbach | 1:58.4 | 3 |
| 32.8L | $51.00 |
2/6 | 18/02/2025 | 8 | NR 65 or better | $4,500.00 | Port Pirie | 2050m | Neutral | S K Hill | 2:00.5 | 0 |
| 2.0L | $3.90 |
1/6 | 10/02/2025 | 9 | NR 70 or better | $7,000.00 | Globe Derby | 2230m | Neutral | S K Hill | 2:00.2 | 2 |
| 11.1L | $5.00 |
6/6 | 01/02/2025 | 7 | NR 72 | $7,000.00 | Globe Derby | 2645m | Neutral | S K Hill | 2:00.1 | 4 |
| 18.4L | $34.00 |
6/9 | 25/01/2025 | 12 | NR 72 | $7,000.00 | Globe Derby | 2230m | Neutral | S K Hill | 1:58.2 | 3 |
| 12.5L | $71.00 |
1/8 | 17/09/2017 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Pinjarra | 2116m | Good | C D Voak | 0 |
| 28L | $0.00 | |
2/8 | 21/02/2016 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Byford | 2550m | Good | R Warwick | 0 |
| 3L | $0.00 |

Driver: Ryan Sanderson
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Comments
Five-year-old entire is racing in fine form. Won his last two outings at Charlton and Riverina Paceway. Last start posted a big 5 m win as favourite after showing early speed, (Fr3) at Charlton (3:06.90) beating Dangerous in LR No NR on March 16 at $2.20 at the bell was 2nd-3.8m on the pegs. Major player again.
Last Starts 17 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1/8 | 16/03/2025 | 9 | No NR | $25,000.00 | Charlton | 2570m | Neutral | Ryan Sanderson | 1:57.0 | 3 |
| 5.1L | $2.20 |
1/7 | 07/03/2025 | 26 | NR up to 90 | $9,790.00 | Wagga | 2270m | Neutral | Ryan Sanderson | 1:55.7 | 7 |
| 4.3L | $2.00 |
2/4 | 20/02/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Shepparton | 2190m | Mark Pitt | 0 |
| 1L | $0.00 | ||
3/12 | 09/02/2025 | 22 | NR 65 or better | $8,000.00 | Swan Hill | 1750m | Neutral | Abby Sanderson | 1:52.5 | 3 |
| 1.4L | $4.80 |
1/2 | 06/02/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Shepparton | 2190m | Abby Sanderson | 0 |
| 15L | $0.00 | ||
3/11 | 18/01/2025 | 315 | No NR | $17,500.00 | Ballarat | 2200m | Neutral | Abby Sanderson | 1:54.2 | 1 |
| 8.6L | $81.00 |
5/6 | 09/03/2024 | 14 | NR 90 to 105 | $20,000.00 | Bendigo | 1650m | Neutral | R T Sanderson | 1:53.8 | 2 |
| 5.3L | $2.60 |
2/9 | 24/02/2024 | 28 | NR up to 95 | $20,400.00 | Menangle | 2300m | Neutral | R T Sanderson | 1:55.0 | 3 |
| 5.0L | $5.00 |

Driver: Alex Ashwood
Stats
Comments
Returned to racing last start with a game effort when 2nd (Sr2) over 2190m at this track, at the bell was 2nd-2.4 beaten 8 m by Maxy Wants To Play (2:40.50) in NR 65 or better on March 28 at $6. Will make his presence felt.
Last Starts 5 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
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2/8 | 28/03/2025 | 117 | NR 65 or better | $8,000.00 | Mildura | 2190m | Neutral | Alex Ashwood | 1:58.0 | 2 |
| 8.8L | $6.00 |
6/9 | 01/12/2024 | 2 | 0W/15 0K stake | $20,000.00 | Stawell | 2600m | Neutral | Luke Dunne | 1:58.8 | 3 |
| 8.1L | $6.00 |
4/10 | 29/11/2024 | 9 | NR 65 | $9,000.00 | Mildura | 1790m | Neutral | Luke Dunne | 1:55.4 | 4 |
| 10.6L | $4.00 |
4/10 | 20/11/2024 | 5 | 0W/15 0K stake | $8,000.00 | Bendigo | 2150m | Neutral | Luke Dunne | 1:55.2 | 3 |
| 9.8L | $3.90 |
2/8 | 15/11/2024 | 4 | NR 65 | $9,000.00 | Mildura | 1790m | Neutral | Luke Dunne | 1:55.9 | 1 |
| 0.2L | $14.00 |
3/6 | 11/11/2024 | 10 | 0W/15 0K stake | $8,000.00 | Ararat | 1790m | Neutral | Luke Dunne | 1:55.4 | 6 |
| 13.2L | $1.70 |
5/12 | 01/11/2024 | 6 | No NR | $25,000.00 | Swan Hill | 2790m | Neutral | Luke Dunne | 1:56.1 | 1 |
| 7.5L | $151.00 |
1/6 | 01/07/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Mildura | 1790m | Mark Riseley | 0 |
| 18L | $0.00 | ||
1/3 | 10/01/2022 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bendigo | 2150m | Annalise Scott | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 |