Mildura Race 5 - Park Douglas Printing Pace (4Th Heat)
MARIAHS SHADOW (6) ran 11th last start at this track over 2190m where the race did not go to plan. Has the ability to take this out with a better run in transit. WHITE STAR VILLAGE (4) ran third last start at Port Pirie over 1609m, beaten 4.5 metres. Expected to run well. BEARTASTIC WRITER (7) comes right into contention after scoring last start by 4 metres at this track over 1790m. CRUZ WITH ROME (5) is worth another chance after a last-start tenth over 2190m at this track three-and-a-half weeks ago.

Driver: Aaron Dunn
Stats
Comments
Last start 9th (Sr5) over 2190m at this track beaten 60 m by Better Blue Boys (2:42.50) in NR up to 49 on April 4 at $101. Two runs back broke in score up and was out of position at the start 3rd (Fr1) over 2190m after showing early speed at this track beaten 22 m by Midnight Pirate (2:43.90) in NR up to 49 on March 28 at $61. Facing a difficult assignment.
Last Starts 15 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
5/6 | 07/04/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Mildura | 2190m | Michael Francis | 0 |
| 1L | $0.00 | ||
9/11 | 04/04/2025 | 7 | NR up to 49 | $6,000.00 | Mildura | 2190m | Neutral | Alex Ashwood | 1:59.4 | 5 |
| 60.3L | $101.00 |
3/9 | 28/03/2025 | 72 | NR up to 49 | $4,000.00 | Mildura | 2190m | Neutral | Alex Ashwood | 2:00.4 | 1 |
| 22.1L | $61.00 |
9/10 | 15/01/2025 | 10 | NR up to 49 | $4,000.00 | Mildura | 1790m | Neutral | Ryan Backhouse | 2:02.4 | 2 |
| 18.7L | $11.00 |
2/6 | 05/01/2025 | 9 | NR up to 39 | $4,000.00 | Swan Hill | 1750m | Neutral | Corey Johnson | 1:56.9 | 1 |
| 4.1L | $51.00 |
5/10 | 27/12/2024 | 10 | NR up to 49 | $4,500.00 | Mildura | 1790m | Neutral | Ryan Backhouse | 2:00.3 | 1 |
| 12.9L | $101.00 |
8/9 | 17/12/2024 | 6 | NR up to 49 | $4,500.00 | Mildura | 1790m | Neutral | Ben Xiriha | 1:59.6 | 2 |
| 106.5L | $151.00 |
4/5 | 19/11/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Mildura | 1790m | Michael Francis | 0 |
| 25L | $0.00 |

Driver: Cassandra O'Brien
Stats
Comments
Didn't do much last time out, 9th (Fr2) over 1790m after showing early speed and racing wide at this track, beaten 30 m by Partyatthebeach (2:14.10) in NR up to 49 on April 4 at $126. Before that 9th (Fr2) over 2190m at this track was 4th-5.9m 2WWC at the bell, beaten 19 m by Dark Sands (2:47.90) in NR up to 49 on April 1 at $81. Facing a tough assignment this time around.
Last Starts 18 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
9/10 | 04/04/2025 | 3 | NR up to 49 | $4,000.00 | Mildura | 1790m | Neutral | Cassandra O'Brien | 2:00.6 | 2 |
| 29.9L | $126.00 |
9/9 | 01/04/2025 | 18 | NR up to 49 | $4,000.00 | Mildura | 2190m | Neutral | Cassandra O'Brien | 2:03.3 | 2 |
| 19.8L | $81.00 |
5/9 | 14/03/2025 | 11 | NR up to 49 | $4,000.00 | Mildura | 1790m | Neutral | Cassandra O'Brien | 2:01.0 | 1 |
| 4.3L | $81.00 |
8/9 | 03/03/2025 | 5 | NR up to 49 | $4,000.00 | Mildura | 1790m | Neutral | Cassandra O'Brien | 2:01.4 | 4 |
| 30.4L | $81.00 |
10/11 | 26/02/2025 | 28 | NR up to 49 | $4,000.00 | Mildura | 2190m | Neutral | Cassandra O'Brien | 2:02.9 | 2 |
| 55.7L | $151.00 |
3/6 | 19/02/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Mildura | 2190m | Cassandra O'Brien | 0 |
| 6L | $0.00 | ||
7/10 | 29/01/2025 | 14 | NR up to 49 | $4,000.00 | Mildura | 2190m | Neutral | Corey Johnson | 2:01.3 | 1 |
| 10.5L | $34.00 |
2/5 | 04/11/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Mildura | 2190m | Cassandra O'Brien | 0 |
| 24L | $0.00 |

Driver: Ryan Backhouse
Stats
Comments
Last start was well back in the run when 9th (Fr5) over 1790m after showing early speed and racing wide at this track beaten 21 m by Hes A Modern Boy (2:14.60) in NR up to 49 on March 14 at $12. At her previous start 5th (Sr1) over 2190m at this track beaten 24 m by Cruz With Rome (2:46.10) in NR up to 49 on March 7 at $6.50. Capable of a better showing.
Last Starts 15 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
2/5 | 07/04/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Mildura | 2190m | S M Osborn | 0 |
| 35L | $0.00 | ||
9/9 | 14/03/2025 | 7 | NR up to 49 | $4,000.00 | Mildura | 1790m | Neutral | Luke Dunne | 2:01.0 | 5 |
| 21.5L | $12.00 |
5/8 | 07/03/2025 | 4 | NR up to 49 | $4,000.00 | Mildura | 2190m | Neutral | Luke Dunne | 2:02.1 | 1 |
| 24.8L | $6.50 |
3/9 | 03/03/2025 | 5 | NR up to 49 | $4,000.00 | Mildura | 1790m | Neutral | Luke Dunne | 2:01.4 | 3 |
| 11.3L | $4.60 |
3/9 | 26/02/2025 | 14 | NR up to 49 | $4,000.00 | Mildura | 2190m | Neutral | Connor Clarke | 2:04.2 | 1 |
| 6.4L | $14.00 |
4/9 | 12/02/2025 | 28 | NR up to 49 | $4,000.00 | Mildura | 1790m | Neutral | Connor Clarke | 1:59.5 | 2 |
| 15.9L | $34.00 |
1/5 | 05/02/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Mildura | 1790m | S M Osborn | 0 |
| 3L | $0.00 | ||
7/9 | 15/01/2025 | 9 | NR up to 49 | $4,000.00 | Mildura | 1790m | Neutral | Wayne Hill | 2:02.6 | 2 |
| 24.2L | $3.10 |

Driver: Wayne Hill
Stats
Comments
Two back was well beaten into sixth after being driven well back, behind Captain Cosmonaut at Port Pirie over 1609m in a NR up to 40 on April 4 at $9. Then a handy effort when beaten by 4.5 m finishing third behind Itz Blackjack at Port Pirie over 1609m in a NR up to 43 on April 12 at $11. Rates highly. Expected to go well again.
Last Starts 10 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
3/9 | 12/04/2025 | 8 | NR up to 43 | $4,500.00 | Port Pirie | 1609m | Neutral | Gaita Pullicino | 1:56.2 | 1 |
| 4.6L | $11.00 |
6/7 | 04/04/2025 | 10 | NR up to 40 | $4,500.00 | Port Pirie | 1609m | Neutral | Reece Moore | 1:58.4 | 6 |
| 24.3L | $9.00 |
4/9 | 25/03/2025 | 7 | NR up to 40 GROUP | $4,500.00 | Port Pirie | 2050m | Neutral | Reece Moore | 1:58.9 | 1 |
| 23.6L | $26.00 |
4/7 | 18/03/2025 | 9 | NR up to 43 | $4,500.00 | Globe Derby | 1800m | Neutral | Bernadette Page | 2:01.1 | 4 |
| 21.2L | $9.50 |
3/9 | 09/03/2025 | 7 | NR up to 42 | $7,000.00 | Victor Harbor | 1660m | Neutral | Wayne Hill | 1:57.8 | 4 |
| 5.1L | $23.00 |
4/7 | 02/03/2025 | 12 | NR up to 40 | $4,500.00 | Port Pirie | 1609m | Neutral | Reece Moore | 1:57.2 | 2 |
| 25.4L | $34.00 |
3/6 | 18/02/2025 | 11 | NR up to 45 | $4,500.00 | Port Pirie | 2050m | Neutral | Reece Moore | 2:03.6 | 3 |
| 3.3L | $19.00 |
1/4 | 27/02/2022 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Echuca | 2160m | K W Weidenbach | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 | ||
3/5 | 25/10/2021 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Mildura | 1790m | R J Moore | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 |

Driver: Kevin Weidenbach
Stats
Comments
Failed to impress last start; 10th (Sr2) over 2190m at this track, beaten 60 m by Orama (2:45.90) in NR up to 49 on March 21 at $11. Showed ability the race before when he posted a big 19 m win as favourite when quickly away, (Fr2) at this track (2:46.10) beating Hes A Modern Boy in NR up to 49 on March 7 at $2.30 at the bell was leading 5.2. Rates well on best form and worth including.
Last Starts 32 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
10/10 | 21/03/2025 | 14 | NR up to 49 | $4,000.00 | Mildura | 2190m | Neutral | Kevin Weidenbach | 2:01.9 | 2 |
| 60.8L | $11.00 |
1/8 | 07/03/2025 | 9 | NR up to 49 | $4,000.00 | Mildura | 2190m | Neutral | Corey Johnson | 2:02.1 | 2 |
| 19.1L | $2.30 |
9/9 | 26/02/2025 | 28 | NR up to 49 | $4,000.00 | Mildura | 2190m | Neutral | Kevin Weidenbach | 2:04.2 | 1 |
| 23.4L | $19.00 |
5/9 | 29/01/2025 | 14 | NR up to 49 | $4,000.00 | Mildura | 2190m | Neutral | Corey Johnson | 2:01.3 | 5 |
| 5.0L | $3.20 |
2/10 | 15/01/2025 | 26 | NR up to 49 | $4,000.00 | Mildura | 1790m | Neutral | Ryan Sanderson | 2:02.4 | 3 |
| 1.8L | $4.20 |
2/9 | 20/12/2024 | 21 | NR up to 49 | $4,500.00 | Mildura | 2190m | Neutral | Ryan Sanderson | 2:03.8 | 1 |
| 0.2L | $3.00 |
6/6 | 08/07/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bathurst | 1730m | Good | N A Turnbull | 0 |
| 58.3L | $0.00 | |
7/7 | 08/01/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bathurst | 1730m | Good | N A Turnbull | 0 |
| 75.6L | $0.00 |

Driver: Lochie Cook
Stats
Comments
Failed to impress last start; 11th (Fr2) over 2190m at this track, beaten 75 m by Better Blue Boys (2:42.50) in NR up to 49 on April 4 at $7.50. Showed ability the run before when she won by 10 m as favourite (Fr4) at this track (2:45.60) beating To The Nines in NR up to 49 on March 28 at $2.60 at the bell was leading 3.4. Leading contender.
Last Starts 18 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
11/11 | 04/04/2025 | 7 | NR up to 49 | $6,000.00 | Mildura | 2190m | Neutral | Lochie Cook | 1:59.4 | 2 |
| 73.6L | $7.50 |
1/10 | 28/03/2025 | 7 | NR up to 49 | $4,000.00 | Mildura | 2190m | Neutral | Lochie Cook | 2:01.7 | 4 |
| 10.4L | $2.60 |
7/10 | 21/03/2025 | 7 | NR up to 49 | $4,000.00 | Mildura | 2190m | Neutral | Lochie Cook | 2:01.9 | 5 |
| 18.3L | $2.40 |
1/9 | 14/03/2025 | 11 | NR up to 49 | $4,000.00 | Mildura | 1790m | Neutral | Lochie Cook | 2:01.0 | 2 |
| 2.2L | $3.40 |
5/9 | 03/03/2025 | 5 | NR up to 49 | $4,000.00 | Mildura | 1790m | Neutral | Wayne Hill | 2:00.0 | 3 |
| 5.8L | $1.45 |
1/9 | 26/02/2025 | 14 | NR up to 49 | $4,000.00 | Mildura | 2190m | Neutral | Lochie Cook | 2:04.2 | 2 |
| 5.0L | $1.40 |
3/7 | 15/11/2020 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Gawler | 1609m | P P Borrelli | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 | ||
4/7 | 08/11/2020 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Globe Derby | 1800m | Peter Borrelii | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 |

Driver: Brent Murphy
Stats
Comments
Last start won by 4 m as favourite after showing early speed, (Fr1) at this track (2:13.70) beating Ronzel Micky in NR up to 49 on April 4 at $3. In fine form and looks a serious player again.
Last Starts 18 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1/11 | 04/04/2025 | 3 | NR up to 49 | $4,000.00 | Mildura | 1790m | Neutral | Brent Murphy | 2:00.2 | 1 |
| 3.9L | $3.00 |
2/8 | 01/04/2025 | 4 | NR up to 54 | $6,000.00 | Mildura | 1790m | Neutral | Brent Murphy | 1:59.2 | 1 |
| 4.9L | $18.00 |
8/9 | 28/03/2025 | 14 | NR up to 49 | $4,000.00 | Mildura | 2190m | Neutral | Brent Murphy | 2:00.4 | 1 |
| 60.3L | $17.00 |
2/9 | 14/03/2025 | 7 | NR up to 49 | $4,000.00 | Mildura | 1790m | Neutral | Brent Murphy | 2:01.0 | 5 |
| 2.2L | $10.00 |
3/10 | 07/03/2025 | 4 | NR up to 49 | $4,000.00 | Mildura | 2190m | Neutral | Ryan Backhouse | 2:02.0 | 3 |
| 9.5L | $3.60 |
2/9 | 03/03/2025 | 5 | NR up to 49 | $4,000.00 | Mildura | 1790m | Neutral | Ryan Backhouse | 2:00.0 | 1 |
| 0.3L | $10.00 |
1/4 | 22/12/2021 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Mildura | 1790m | M M Riseley | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 | ||
4/5 | 06/12/2021 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Mildura | 1790m | M M Riseley | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 |

Driver: Connor Clarke
Stats
Comments
Last start 6th (Sr2) over 2190m at this track, beaten 35 m by Better Blue Boys (2:42.50) in NR up to 49 on April 4 at $13. Before that, a solid effort when 2nd (Sr3) over 2190m at this track, at the bell was 5th-13.4 beaten 10 m by Mariahs Shadow (2:45.60) in NR up to 49 on March 28 at $6.50. Should be in the finish.
Last Starts 18 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
6/11 | 04/04/2025 | 7 | NR up to 49 | $6,000.00 | Mildura | 2190m | Neutral | Jack Laugher | 1:59.4 | 2 |
| 34.1L | $13.00 |
2/10 | 28/03/2025 | 7 | NR up to 49 | $4,000.00 | Mildura | 2190m | Neutral | Jack Laugher | 2:01.7 | 3 |
| 10.4L | $6.50 |
4/10 | 21/03/2025 | 84 | NR up to 49 | $4,000.00 | Mildura | 2190m | Neutral | Lochie Cook | 2:02.7 | 3 |
| 14.6L | $19.00 |
4/10 | 27/12/2024 | 10 | NR up to 49 | $4,500.00 | Mildura | 1790m | Neutral | Luke Dunne | 1:59.1 | 1 |
| 4.5L | $3.90 |
5/10 | 17/12/2024 | 6 | NR up to 49 | $4,500.00 | Mildura | 1790m | Neutral | Luke Dunne | 1:59.3 | 4 |
| 11.8L | $5.50 |
6/9 | 11/12/2024 | 12 | NR up to 49 | $4,500.00 | Mildura | 2190m | Neutral | Luke Dunne | 2:01.9 | 2 |
| 13.9L | $4.00 |
5/6 | 04/03/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Mildura | 1790m | A W Coad | 0 |
| 8L | $0.00 | ||
1/5 | 05/02/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Mildura | 1790m | D J Locke | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 |

Driver: Luke Dunne
Stats
Comments
Didn't do much last start, 10th (Sr3) over 2190m at this track beaten 65 m by Machstique (2:47.00) in NR up to 49 on March 21 at $71. Before that 9th (Fr4) over 1790m after showing early speed and racing wide at this track beaten 80 m by Midnight Pirate (2:10.80) in NR up to 49 on March 14 at $41. Not keen.
Last Starts 15 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1/6 | 07/04/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Mildura | 2190m | J L Kerridge | 0 |
| 1L | $0.00 | ||
10/10 | 21/03/2025 | 7 | NR up to 49 | $4,000.00 | Mildura | 2190m | Neutral | Jack Laugher | 2:02.7 | 3 |
| 64.2L | $71.00 |
9/9 | 14/03/2025 | 296 | NR up to 49 | $4,000.00 | Mildura | 1790m | Neutral | Alex Ashwood | 1:57.6 | 4 |
| 80.7L | $41.00 |
8/11 | 22/05/2024 | 12 | NR up to 50 | $6,000.00 | Swan Hill | 2240m | Neutral | A M Ashwood | 1:59.9 | 2 |
| 31.1L | $41.00 |
6/10 | 10/05/2024 | 7 | NR up to 49 | $4,500.00 | Mildura | 2190m | Neutral | E J Tormey | 2:04.4 | 3 |
| 6.3L | $41.00 |
8/10 | 03/05/2024 | 9 | NR up to 49 | $4,500.00 | Mildura | 1790m | Neutral | A M Ashwood | 2:01.2 | 4 |
| 40.6L | $17.00 |
7/9 | 24/04/2024 | 28 | NR up to 55 | $7,000.00 | Mildura | 1790m | Neutral | R T Sanderson | 2:00.3 | 6 |
| 20.7L | $26.00 |
1/4 | 23/11/2022 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Mildura | 1790m | L Watson | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 |

Driver: Andrew Vozlic
Stats
Comments
Last start 8th (Sr2) over 1790m at this track beaten 19 m by Jilliby Chambers (2:13.50) in NR up to 49 on April 4 at $34. At his previous start 9th (Sr3) over 2190m at this track, at the bell was 9th-15.6m on the pegs beaten 17 m by Orama (2:46.60) in NR up to 49 on April 1 at $41. In the mix on his best form.
Last Starts 18 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
8/11 | 04/04/2025 | 3 | NR up to 49 | $4,000.00 | Mildura | 1790m | Neutral | Connor Clarke | 2:00.0 | 2 |
| 19.4L | $34.00 |
9/9 | 01/04/2025 | 4 | NR up to 49 | $4,000.00 | Mildura | 2190m | Neutral | Andrew Vozlic | 2:02.4 | 3 |
| 17.5L | $41.00 |
5/9 | 28/03/2025 | 7 | NR up to 49 | $4,000.00 | Mildura | 2190m | Neutral | Jack Laugher | 2:01.0 | 3 |
| 16.1L | $14.00 |
6/10 | 21/03/2025 | 7 | NR up to 49 | $4,000.00 | Mildura | 2190m | Neutral | Andrew Vozlic | 2:00.6 | 4 |
| 40.2L | $101.00 |
4/7 | 14/03/2025 | 7 | NR up to 49 | $4,000.00 | Mildura | 1790m | Neutral | Luke Dunne | 1:59.8 | 4 |
| 11.1L | $23.00 |
10/11 | 07/03/2025 | 4 | NR up to 49 | $4,000.00 | Mildura | 2190m | Neutral | Luke Dunne | 2:00.4 | 2 |
| 83.4L | $10.00 |
1/4 | 05/08/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Mildura | 2190m | Andrew Vozlic | 0 |
| 6L | $0.00 | ||
3/5 | 31/12/2022 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bacchus Marsh | 1930m | D Rumble | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 |