Mildura Race 8 - Club Merbein Pace (2Nd Heat)
ALWAYS THE SHOWMAN (9) comes here following a tenth behind The Narcissist at Listed level a week-and-a-half ago over 2240m at Melton. This much easier and ideally placed to return to form. FOXY TWO GLOVES (3) drew wide last start and was never a genuine threat, beaten 35 metres into ninth at this track over 2190m. Meets some better types this time but from a far better starting position a big run is on the cards. TERROR THE CHRISTIAN (4) is worth another chance after a last-start ninth over 2100m at Charlton two-and-a-half weeks ago. Can bounce back. OZZIE DAYBREAK (6) is in the mix if he can recapture the form from two starts back that saw him finish third over 1790m at this circuit. Might earn a cheque.

Driver: Brent Murphy
Stats
Comments
Last start 6th (Sr2) over 1609m at Charlton was 9th-19.7m 2WWC at the bell, beaten 4 m by The Sportz Star (1:58.70) in NR 50 to 55 on March 16 at $81. At the run before 6th (Sr1) over 1750m at Birchip was 6th-8.8m 2WWC at the bell, beaten 5.5 m by Im Shadow Boxer (2:10.90) in NR 54 to 60 on March 9 at $34. Capable of bouncing back.
Last Starts 17 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
6/11 | 16/03/2025 | 7 | NR 50 to 55 | $6,000.00 | Charlton | 1609m | Neutral | Brent Murphy | 1:58.7 | 2 |
| 3.8L | $81.00 |
6/9 | 09/03/2025 | 7 | NR 54 to 60 | $7,000.00 | Birchip | 1750m | Neutral | Liam Older | 2:00.3 | 1 |
| 5.3L | $34.00 |
7/8 | 02/03/2025 | 23 | NR 56 to 64 | $7,000.00 | Boort | 1900m | Neutral | Liam Older | 2:01.0 | 1 |
| 12.7L | $51.00 |
7/9 | 07/02/2025 | 106 | NR 55 to 64 | $7,000.00 | Charlton | 1609m | Neutral | Ryan Sanderson | 1:55.2 | 7 |
| 22.2L | $51.00 |
8/8 | 24/10/2024 | 10 | NR 56 to 64 | $8,000.00 | Kilmore | 2180m | Neutral | John Caldow | 2:00.4 | 4 |
| 24.2L | $34.00 |
9/9 | 14/10/2024 | 3 | NR 55 to 64 | $8,000.00 | Charlton | 1609m | Neutral | Abby Sanderson | 1:56.0 | 6 |
| 25.9L | $101.00 |
1/3 | 01/09/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Maryborough | 2190m | Luke Dunne | 0 |
| 1L | $0.00 | ||
3/4 | 02/04/2023 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Maryborough | 2190m | M Bellman | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 |

Driver: Rocco Villiva
Stats
Comments
Didn't do much last start, 11th (Fr4) over 2190m after showing early speed and racing wide at this track beaten 40 m by Thomas Heights (2:42.60) in NR 56 to 64 on March 21 at $23. Before that 6th (Sr3) over 1790m at this track, beaten 24 m by Ultimate Rocker (2:12.60) in NR 56 to 64 on March 3 at $14. 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 |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
11/11 | 21/03/2025 | 18 | NR 56 to 64 | $7,000.00 | Mildura | 2190m | Neutral | Lochie Cook | 1:59.5 | 4 |
| 41.6L | $23.00 |
6/10 | 03/03/2025 | 5 | NR 56 to 64 | $4,000.00 | Mildura | 1790m | Neutral | Brent Murphy | 1:59.2 | 3 |
| 24.3L | $14.00 |
7/11 | 26/02/2025 | 14 | NR 56 to 64 | $7,000.00 | Mildura | 2190m | Neutral | Lochie Cook | 1:59.6 | 2 |
| 32.3L | $6.50 |
3/10 | 12/02/2025 | 14 | NR 55 to 64 | $7,000.00 | Mildura | 1790m | Neutral | Brent Murphy | 1:57.0 | 1 |
| 4.3L | $15.00 |
9/10 | 29/01/2025 | 9 | NR 60 to 80 | $7,000.00 | Mildura | 1790m | Neutral | Connor Clarke | 1:57.2 | 4 |
| 13.7L | $7.00 |
1/6 | 20/01/2025 | 6 | 4 LIFETIME WINS | $3,000.00 | Globe Derby | 1800m | Neutral | Lochie Cook | 1:58.2 | 4 |
| 1.4L | $1.95 |
3/4 | 02/09/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Mildura | 2190m | R Villiva | 0 |
| 15L | $0.00 | ||
2/9 | 13/03/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Good | B L McDonough | 0 |
| 0.2L | $0.00 |

Driver: Luke Dunne
Stats
Comments
Last start 9th (Sr4) over 2190m at this track, beaten 35 m by Lou Will (2:43.60) in NR 50 to 55 on March 21 at $4.80. The run prior 9th (Sr4) over 1790m at this track, beaten 30 m by Good Boots Bindi (2:10.60) in NR 50 to 55 on March 14 at $2.50. Expecting a much better run this time.
Last Starts 12 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
9/11 | 21/03/2025 | 7 | NR 50 to 55 | $6,000.00 | Mildura | 2190m | Neutral | Luke Dunne | 2:00.2 | 4 |
| 37.4L | $4.80 |
9/10 | 14/03/2025 | 11 | NR 50 to 55 | $6,000.00 | Mildura | 1790m | Neutral | Luke Dunne | 1:57.4 | 4 |
| 30.6L | $2.50 |
1/8 | 03/03/2025 | 170 | 0-2 WINS | $4,000.00 | Mildura | 1790m | Neutral | Luke Dunne | 1:57.3 | 5 |
| 40.2L | $1.40 |
2/5 | 19/02/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Mildura | 2190m | J L Kerridge | 0 |
| 4L | $0.00 | ||
12/12 | 14/09/2024 | 7 | No NR | $150,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Luke Dunne | 1:55.5 | 1 |
| 24.8L | $151.00 |
5/12 | 07/09/2024 | 9 | No NR | $20,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Luke Dunne | 1:53.8 | 1 |
| 15.9L | $151.00 |
6/9 | 29/08/2024 | 13 | No NR | $10,000.00 | Kilmore | 2180m | Neutral | Luke Dunne | 1:57.3 | 1 |
| 22.8L | $101.00 |
2/6 | 17/06/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Mildura | 2190m | J L Kerridge | 0 |
| 15L | $0.00 |

Driver: Ryan Backhouse
Stats
Comments
Last start 9th (Fr4) over 2100m after showing early pace at Charlton, beaten 25 m by Lochiel Lad (2:35.50) in 0W/15 0K stake on March 16 at $10. Before that, 4th (Sr1) over 2190m at this track beaten 25 m by Noble Trick (2:42.80) in NR 56 to 64 on February 26 at $7. Great chance to bounce back.
Last Starts 17 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
9/11 | 16/03/2025 | 18 | 0W/15 0K stake | $10,000.00 | Charlton | 2100m | Neutral | Jordan Leedham | 1:59.2 | 4 |
| 27.1L | $10.00 |
4/11 | 26/02/2025 | 14 | NR 56 to 64 | $7,000.00 | Mildura | 2190m | Neutral | Wayne Hill | 1:59.6 | 1 |
| 27.3L | $7.00 |
2/10 | 12/02/2025 | 17 | NR 55 to 64 | $7,000.00 | Mildura | 1790m | Neutral | Ryan Backhouse | 1:57.0 | 4 |
| 4.0L | $6.00 |
3/10 | 26/01/2025 | 11 | NR 55 to 64 | $10,000.00 | Wedderburn | 1750m | Neutral | Michael Bellman | 1:57.1 | 3 |
| 3.9L | $6.50 |
1/10 | 15/01/2025 | 11 | NR 50 to 55 | $6,000.00 | Mildura | 2190m | Neutral | Wayne Hill | 1:59.8 | 4 |
| 2.4L | $3.80 |
1/10 | 04/01/2025 | 90 | NR 44 to 49 | $7,000.00 | Globe Derby | 1800m | Neutral | Bernadette Page | 1:57.3 | 2 |
| 7.6L | $2.60 |
3/3 | 13/05/2023 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Carrick | 2150m | Good | B E Fidler | 0 |
| 1.5L | $0.00 | |
2/4 | 30/10/2022 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Mount Gambier | 1780m | Bill Drury | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 |

Driver: Lochie Cook
Stats
Comments
Resumes today. His previous first-up run was successful when he won by a nose after showing early speed, (Fr1) at Globe Derby Park (2:47.00) beating Ultimate Rocker in NR 50 to 57 on June 8 at $14. Maybe later.
Last Starts 124 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
9/9 | 29/11/2024 | 7 | NR 55 to 64 | $8,000.00 | Mildura | 1790m | Neutral | Lochie Cook | 1:56.9 | 2 |
| 46.3L | $23.00 |
7/9 | 22/11/2024 | 7 | NR 55 to 64 | $8,000.00 | Mildura | 2190m | Neutral | Lochie Cook | 1:59.9 | 4 |
| 22.3L | $12.00 |
2/10 | 15/11/2024 | 7 | NR 50 to 55 | $6,000.00 | Mildura | 2190m | Neutral | Lochie Cook | 2:00.4 | 4 |
| 3.7L | $10.00 |
8/10 | 08/11/2024 | 28 | NR 55 to 64 | $8,000.00 | Mildura | 2190m | Neutral | Zac Phillips | 1:58.9 | 2 |
| 27.6L | $34.00 |
9/10 | 11/10/2024 | 42 | NR 55 to 64 | $8,000.00 | Mildura | 2190m | Neutral | Lochie Cook | 1:59.3 | 2 |
| 41.4L | $21.00 |
8/8 | 30/08/2024 | 7 | NR 60 to 74 | $9,000.00 | Mildura | 1790m | Neutral | Ryan Backhouse | 1:56.2 | 2 |
| 49.4L | $12.00 |
2/5 | 20/05/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Mildura | 1790m | R C Backhouse | 0 |
| 3L | $0.00 | ||
5/6 | 04/03/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Mildura | 1790m | L Watson | 0 |
| 15L | $0.00 |

Driver: Corey Johnson
Stats
Comments
Last start 8th (Sr2) over 2190m at this track, at the bell was 5th-6.8 beaten 14 m by Thomas Heights (2:42.60) in NR 56 to 64 on March 21 at $9.50. Before that, a good run when 3rd (Fr1) over 1790m at this track, at the bell was 5th-8.7m on the pegs beaten 1.5 m by Ultimate Rocker (2:09.00) in NR 56 to 64 on March 14 at $7.50. Solid top-three hope on best form.
Last Starts 12 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
8/11 | 21/03/2025 | 7 | NR 56 to 64 | $7,000.00 | Mildura | 2190m | Neutral | Corey Johnson | 1:59.5 | 2 |
| 14.9L | $9.50 |
3/9 | 14/03/2025 | 7 | NR 56 to 64 | $7,000.00 | Mildura | 1790m | Neutral | Corey Johnson | 1:56.0 | 1 |
| 1.5L | $7.50 |
6/11 | 07/03/2025 | 4 | NR 56 to 64 | $7,000.00 | Mildura | 2190m | Neutral | Corey Johnson | 1:59.4 | 3 |
| 24.4L | $10.00 |
2/10 | 03/03/2025 | 5 | NR 56 to 64 | $4,000.00 | Mildura | 1790m | Neutral | Corey Johnson | 1:59.2 | 6 |
| 2.9L | $12.00 |
1/10 | 26/02/2025 | 14 | NR 50 to 55 | $6,000.00 | Mildura | 2190m | Neutral | Corey Johnson | 2:01.6 | 2 |
| 6.2L | $10.00 |
7/7 | 12/02/2025 | 14 | NR 50 to 55 | $6,000.00 | Mildura | 1790m | Neutral | Corey Johnson | 2:00.2 | 1 |
| 27.1L | $2.90 |
2/4 | 20/02/2022 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Mildura | 1790m | N L Cameron | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 | ||
1/4 | 05/07/2021 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bendigo | 2150m | Abbey Sanderson | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 |

Driver: Wayne Hill
Stats
Comments
Resumes today. At the latest first-up run 4th (Fr5) over 2150m after being wide early at Bendigo beaten 8 m by John McLean (2:38.30) in NR 55 to 65 on October 24 2023 at $3.70. Recent trials will help bring him on but a lack of race-fitness might work against.
Last Starts 30 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1/4 | 03/03/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Mildura | 2190m | Corey Johnson | 0 |
| 4L | $0.00 | ||
3/5 | 19/02/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Mildura | 2190m | S M Osborn | 0 |
| 34L | $0.00 | ||
8/8 | 02/12/2023 | 9 | $15,000.00 | Melton | 1200m | Neutral | Jackie Barker | 2 |
| 26.7L | $4.80 | ||
3/11 | 23/11/2023 | 7 | NR 55 to 64 | $8,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | E O Justice | 1:56.8 | 6 |
| 1.5L | $9.00 |
2/9 | 16/11/2023 | 7 | NR 50 to 60 | $8,000.00 | Kilmore | 2180m | Neutral | E O Justice | 2:01.5 | 7 |
| 6.6L | $6.50 |
4/9 | 09/11/2023 | 7 | $8,000.00 | Yarra Valley | 2150m | Neutral | M J Bellman | 1:56.7 | 1 |
| 16.0L | $19.00 | |
2/7 | 02/11/2023 | 9 | NR 56 to 64 | $8,000.00 | Kilmore | 1690m | Neutral | E O Justice | 1:58.5 | 4 |
| 0.2L | $4.60 |
4/7 | 24/10/2023 | 199 | NR 55 to 65 | $8,000.00 | Bendigo | 2150m | Neutral | L M Justice | 1:58.5 | 5 |
| 8.8L | $3.70 |

Driver: Ryan Sanderson
Stats
Comments
Didn't do much at the last run, broke in score up and was out of position at the start 7th (Fr1) over 2190m at this track, beaten 35 m by Tough Aint Enough (2:42.50) in NR 56 to 64 on March 7 at $81. Before that 5th (Sr2) over 1790m at this track, at the bell was 7th-13.5m 2WWC beaten 19 m by Ultimate Rocker (2:12.60) in NR 56 to 64 on March 3 at $12. Not keen on her chances in this field.
Last Starts 16 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
2/4 | 17/03/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Mildura | 1790m | Andrew Vozlic | 0 |
| 10L | $0.00 | ||
7/11 | 07/03/2025 | 4 | NR 56 to 64 | $7,000.00 | Mildura | 2190m | Neutral | Neil McCallum | 1:59.4 | 1 |
| 36.0L | $81.00 |
5/10 | 03/03/2025 | 5 | NR 56 to 64 | $4,000.00 | Mildura | 1790m | Neutral | Ryan Sanderson | 1:59.2 | 2 |
| 19.3L | $12.00 |
8/11 | 26/02/2025 | 14 | NR 56 to 64 | $7,000.00 | Mildura | 2190m | Neutral | Ryan Sanderson | 1:59.6 | 1 |
| 32.8L | $10.00 |
7/10 | 12/02/2025 | 14 | NR 55 to 64 | $7,000.00 | Mildura | 1790m | Neutral | Ryan Sanderson | 1:57.0 | 6 |
| 39.2L | $51.00 |
1/6 | 05/02/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Mildura | 1790m | Andrew Vozlic | 0 |
| 1L | $0.00 | ||
10/10 | 29/01/2025 | 14 | NR 60 to 80 | $7,000.00 | Mildura | 1790m | Neutral | Ellen Tormey | 1:57.2 | 3 |
| 16.1L | $21.00 |
5/8 | 15/01/2025 | 10 | NR 60 to 79 | $7,000.00 | Mildura | 1790m | Neutral | Ryan Sanderson | 1:58.1 | 1 |
| 13.5L | $9.50 |

Driver: Ellen Tormey
Stats
Comments
Last start was beaten after breaking at Melton on March 22. Before that, 4th (Fr4) over 2190m after racing wide at Shepparton beaten 35 m by Mongiana (2:37.20) in NR 60 to 66 on March 18 at $7. Expecting a much better run this time.
Last Starts 8 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
6/6 | 25/03/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Melton | 2240m | Good | Shane Taylor | 0 |
| 21.1L | $0.00 | |
1/7 | 24/03/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bendigo | 2150m | Shane Taylor | 0 |
| 9L | $0.00 | ||
10/11 | 22/03/2025 | 4 | No NR | $30,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | John Caldow | 1:55.0 | 1 |
| 32.5L | $101.00 |
4/8 | 18/03/2025 | 6 | NR 60 to 66 | $9,000.00 | Shepparton | 2190m | Neutral | John Caldow | 1:55.5 | 4 |
| 33.0L | $7.00 |
0/11 | 12/03/2025 | 11 | NR 60 to 74 | $8,000.00 | Bendigo | 1650m | Neutral | John Caldow | 1:54.0 | 4 |
| 99.0L | $51.00 |
2/4 | 04/03/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Melton | 2240m | Good | John Caldow | 0 |
| 0.2L | $0.00 | |
7/12 | 01/03/2025 | 155 | 1W/15 0K stake | $15,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | John Caldow | 1:53.1 | 4 |
| 30.0L | $101.00 |
1/12 | 27/09/2024 | 6 | 0W/15 0K stake | $15,000.00 | Kilmore | 2180m | Neutral | John Caldow | 2:00.0 | 3 |
| 2.9L | $21.00 |
5/11 | 21/09/2024 | 8 | 0W/15 0K stake | $15,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | James Herbertson | 1:56.1 | 2 |
| 9.6L | $26.00 |