Mildura Race 8 - The Butcher Mildura Pace
OH SWEET CREATURE (2) finished second at this track two runs ago before finishing eighth at his latest appearance over 2190m here, beaten 15 metres. Will enjoy a nice run from this favourable starting position and is a leading hope if things go his way. FLOJOS BEST (6) resumes from a spell of five months after closing off last campaign in good form, the last run being a solid second over 1770m at Albury. Well-placed to take this out. SHIREEN (4) is the next best after finishing third over 1790m at this circuit last time out. AMERICAN BOXER (8) is heading the right way, improving last time out to finish second at this venue over 1790m.

Driver: Lochie Cook
Stats
Comments
Last start was driven from back in the field when 6th (Fr4) over 1790m at this track, beaten 13 m by Lombok (2:15.50) in NR 50 to 55 on May 23 at $10. At the start before 10th (Sr4) over 2190m at this track beaten 25 m by Vinny Rock (2:43.60) in NR 50 to 55 on May 16 at $71. Has the inside draw which may spark a revival.
Last Starts 7 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
6/8 | 23/05/2025 | 7 | NR 50 to 55 | $6,000.00 | Mildura | 1790m | Neutral | Lochie Cook | 2:01.9 | 4 |
| 13.7L | $10.00 |
10/11 | 16/05/2025 | 10 | NR 50 to 55 | $6,000.00 | Mildura | 2190m | Neutral | Mark Riseley | 2:00.2 | 4 |
| 26.1L | $71.00 |
7/10 | 06/05/2025 | 4 | NR 50 to 55 | $4,000.00 | Mildura | 1790m | Neutral | Jason Kittel | 2:00.2 | 3 |
| 17.8L | $10.00 |
4/10 | 02/05/2025 | 16 | NR 50 to 55 | $6,000.00 | Mildura | 1790m | Neutral | Lochie Cook | 1:59.6 | 6 |
| 6.4L | $18.00 |
4/10 | 16/04/2025 | 12 | NR 50 to 55 | $6,000.00 | Mildura | 1790m | Neutral | Aaron Dunn | 2:00.2 | 4 |
| 4.9L | $2.90 |
5/11 | 04/04/2025 | 3 | NR 54 to 63 | $10,000.00 | Mildura | 1790m | Neutral | Connor Clarke | 1:56.7 | 2 |
| 24.0L | $26.00 |
1/5 | 09/04/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Shepparton | 1690m | R Jack | 0 |
| 1L | $0.00 | ||
3/7 | 29/02/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Shepparton | 2190m | R Jack | 0 |
| 6L | $0.00 |

Driver: Ryan Backhouse
Stats
Comments
Last start was eighth after a quick start, behind Ozzie Daybreak at this track over 2190m in a NR 56 to 64 on May 23 at $4. Performed better the start before with a game effort when 2nd (Sr3) over 2190m at this track, beaten a head by Vinny Rock (2:43.60) in NR 50 to 55 on May 16 at $3.70. Can bounce back.
Last Starts 7 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
8/10 | 23/05/2025 | 7 | NR 56 to 64 | $7,000.00 | Mildura | 2190m | Neutral | Wayne Hill | 1:59.9 | 2 |
| 15.7L | $4.00 |
2/11 | 16/05/2025 | 14 | NR 50 to 55 | $6,000.00 | Mildura | 2190m | Neutral | Ryan Backhouse | 2:00.2 | 3 |
| 0.2L | $3.70 |
3/10 | 02/05/2025 | 28 | NR 50 to 55 | $6,000.00 | Mildura | 1790m | Neutral | Ryan Backhouse | 1:58.8 | 4 |
| 9.2L | $31.00 |
4/11 | 04/04/2025 | 7 | NR 49 to 53 | $8,000.00 | Mildura | 1790m | Neutral | Wayne Hill | 1:59.4 | 1 |
| 4.1L | $2.60 |
1/10 | 28/03/2025 | 7 | NR 49 to 53 | $6,000.00 | Mildura | 1790m | Neutral | Wayne Hill | 1:59.1 | 4 |
| 6.7L | $3.90 |
2/11 | 21/03/2025 | 5 | NR 50 to 55 | $6,000.00 | Mildura | 2190m | Neutral | Wayne Hill | 2:00.2 | 2 |
| 5.8L | $6.50 |
4/6 | 23/06/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Gawler | 2070m | Michael Smith | 0 |
| 3L | $0.00 | ||
1/5 | 15/10/2023 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Gawler | 2070m | Kaela Hryhorec | 0 |
| 25L | $0.00 |

Driver: Brent Murphy
Stats
Comments
Last start 6th (Fr1) over 2190m after showing early speed at this track beaten 10 m by Ozzie Daybreak (2:43.20) in NR 56 to 64 on May 23 at $5. At the run before 5th (Fr4) over 1790m after showing early pace at this track beaten 5.5 m by Letsgo Big Girl (2:12.50) in NR 56 to 64 on May 16 at $8. Can make amends.
Last Starts 7 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
6/10 | 23/05/2025 | 7 | NR 56 to 64 | $7,000.00 | Mildura | 2190m | Neutral | Ryan Backhouse | 1:59.9 | 1 |
| 10.8L | $5.00 |
5/10 | 16/05/2025 | 10 | NR 56 to 64 | $7,000.00 | Mildura | 1790m | Neutral | Alex Ashwood | 1:59.1 | 4 |
| 5.4L | $8.00 |
3/8 | 06/05/2025 | 14 | NR up to 55 | $8,000.00 | Mildura | 2190m | Neutral | Ryan Backhouse | 2:00.0 | 3 |
| 9.9L | $2.30 |
1/10 | 22/04/2025 | 6 | NR up to 55 | $6,000.00 | Mildura | 2190m | Neutral | Ryan Backhouse | 2:01.4 | 3 |
| 1.2L | $2.40 |
3/10 | 16/04/2025 | 15 | NR 50 to 55 | $6,000.00 | Mildura | 1790m | Neutral | Ryan Backhouse | 2:00.2 | 3 |
| 1.4L | $3.70 |
3/8 | 01/04/2025 | 11 | NR up to 54 | $6,000.00 | Mildura | 1790m | Neutral | Ryan Backhouse | 1:59.2 | 1 |
| 5.7L | $3.10 |
3/6 | 23/12/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Mildura | 2190m | D J Locke | 0 |
| 15L | $0.00 | ||
1/5 | 06/11/2023 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Albion Park | 1660m | Good | A R Garrard | 0 |
| 5L | $0.00 |

Driver: Luke Dunne
Stats
Comments
Two back was third behind Hesastar at this track over 2190m in a NR 50 to 55 on May 16 at $9. Then a handy effort when beaten by 7 m finishing third behind Dallas Miki at this track over 1790m in a NR 50 to 55 on May 23 at $4.80. Expected to measure up again.
Last Starts 7 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
3/8 | 23/05/2025 | 7 | NR 50 to 55 | $6,000.00 | Mildura | 1790m | Neutral | Ryan Backhouse | 1:57.6 | 2 |
| 7.6L | $4.80 |
3/11 | 16/05/2025 | 10 | NR 50 to 55 | $6,000.00 | Mildura | 2190m | Neutral | Ryan Backhouse | 1:59.8 | 3 |
| 10.2L | $9.00 |
1/10 | 06/05/2025 | 4 | NR up to 49 | $4,000.00 | Mildura | 1790m | Neutral | Ryan Backhouse | 2:01.2 | 4 |
| 0.2L | $2.10 |
1/8 | 02/05/2025 | 10 | NR up to 49 | $4,000.00 | Mildura | 2190m | Neutral | Ryan Backhouse | 2:00.7 | 5 |
| 3.0L | $7.00 |
6/10 | 22/04/2025 | 6 | NR up to 49 | $4,000.00 | Mildura | 1790m | Neutral | Ryan Backhouse | 2:00.0 | 5 |
| 24.9L | $9.50 |
4/10 | 16/04/2025 | 12 | NR up to 49 | $4,000.00 | Mildura | 2190m | Neutral | Ryan Backhouse | 2:00.0 | 2 |
| 12.3L | $21.00 |
1/6 | 17/03/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Mildura | 1790m | Rocco Villiva | 0 |
| 0.2L | $0.00 | ||
3/4 | 15/01/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Mildura | 1790m | Rocco Villiva | 0 |
| 21L | $0.00 |

Driver: Andrew Vozlic
Stats
Comments
Last start 7th (Fr6) over 1790m at this track, beaten 25 m by Dallas Miki (2:10.90) in NR 50 to 55 on May 23 at $17. Two runs back won by 7 m (Fr2) at this track (2:43.10) beating Im Stuck Man in NR 50 to 55 on May 16 at $15. Maybe a place.
Last Starts 7 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
7/8 | 23/05/2025 | 7 | NR 50 to 55 | $6,000.00 | Mildura | 1790m | Neutral | Andrew Vozlic | 1:57.6 | 6 |
| 27.0L | $17.00 |
1/11 | 16/05/2025 | 10 | NR 50 to 55 | $6,000.00 | Mildura | 2190m | Neutral | Connor Clarke | 1:59.8 | 2 |
| 7.4L | $15.00 |
1/9 | 06/05/2025 | 4 | NR up to 49 | $4,000.00 | Mildura | 1790m | Neutral | Ryan Sanderson | 2:00.6 | 4 |
| 6.4L | $3.10 |
5/8 | 02/05/2025 | 10 | NR up to 49 | $4,000.00 | Mildura | 2190m | Neutral | Andrew Vozlic | 2:00.7 | 3 |
| 9.3L | $9.00 |
2/10 | 22/04/2025 | 6 | NR up to 49 | $4,000.00 | Mildura | 1790m | Neutral | Connor Clarke | 2:00.0 | 3 |
| 2.2L | $6.50 |
5/10 | 16/04/2025 | 12 | NR up to 49 | $4,000.00 | Mildura | 2190m | Neutral | Andrew Vozlic | 2:00.0 | 3 |
| 13.5L | $31.00 |
2/5 | 05/08/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Mildura | 2190m | Andrew Vozlic | 0 |
| 0.2L | $0.00 | ||
4/7 | 20/05/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Mildura | 1790m | A P Vozlic | 0 |
| 26L | $0.00 |

Driver: Ellen Tormey
Stats
Comments
First-up. At the last run she good run when 2nd (Fr3) over 1770m at Albury was 4th-4.3m 2WWC at the bell, beaten 3 m by Exclusive Hustler (2:10.80) in 2yo No NR on December 31 at $9. Big danger while fresh.
Last Starts 11 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1/6 | 19/05/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Mildura | 2190m | Luke Watson | 0 |
| 6L | $0.00 | ||
2/10 | 31/12/2024 | 18 | No NR | $14,990.00 | Albury | 1770m | Fast | Ellen Tormey | 1:58.9 | 3 |
| 3.2L | $9.00 |
1/4 | 19/12/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Shepparton | 2190m | George Chamouras | 0 |
| 8L | $0.00 | ||
6/6 | 13/12/2024 | 21 | No NR | $8,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Fast | Ellen Tormey | 1:53.4 | 6 |
| 185.7L | $10.00 |
1/10 | 22/11/2024 | 14 | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Mildura | 1790m | Neutral | Luke Watson | 1:58.4 | 2 |
| 1.2L | $14.00 |
3/9 | 08/11/2024 | - | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Mildura | 1790m | Neutral | Luke Watson | 2:00.7 | 4 |
| 9.3L | $3.50 |

Driver: Corey Johnson
Stats
Comments
Seven-year-old gelding showed improvement last time. 3rd (Fr2) over 1790m at this track beaten 4.5 m by Lombok (2:15.50) in NR 50 to 55 on May 23 at $8. The race before was not as impressive when beaten by 5.5 m finishing fourth after a quick start, behind Vinny Rock at this track over 2190m in a NR 50 to 55 on May 16 at $5. Facing a tougher assignment this time around.
Last Starts 7 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
3/8 | 23/05/2025 | 7 | NR 50 to 55 | $6,000.00 | Mildura | 1790m | Neutral | Corey Johnson | 2:01.9 | 2 |
| 4.6L | $8.00 |
4/11 | 16/05/2025 | 5 | NR 50 to 55 | $6,000.00 | Mildura | 2190m | Neutral | Luke Dunne | 2:00.2 | 2 |
| 5.7L | $5.00 |
9/9 | 11/05/2025 | 5 | NR 50 to 55 | $6,000.00 | Ouyen | 1654m | Neutral | Corey Johnson | 1:57.8 | 5 |
| 19.6L | $41.00 |
8/8 | 06/05/2025 | 4 | NR up to 55 | $8,000.00 | Mildura | 2190m | Neutral | Luke Watson | 2:00.0 | 4 |
| 38.4L | $26.00 |
6/10 | 02/05/2025 | 10 | NR 50 to 55 | $6,000.00 | Mildura | 1790m | Neutral | Brent Murphy | 1:59.6 | 4 |
| 10.3L | $16.00 |
8/10 | 22/04/2025 | 18 | NR up to 55 | $6,000.00 | Mildura | 2190m | Neutral | Brent Murphy | 2:01.4 | 4 |
| 19.5L | $16.00 |
7/7 | 04/05/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Carrick | 2150m | Good | B E Fidler | 0 |
| 56.5L | $0.00 | |
4/4 | 27/04/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Carrick | 2150m | Good | B E Fidler | 0 |
| 57.3L | $0.00 |

Driver: Wayne Hill
Stats
Comments
Fair performance when beaten by 5 m finishing third after a quick start, behind Vinny Rock at this track over 2190m in a NR 50 to 55 on May 16 at $5.50. Stewards queried driving tactics. Then a handy effort when beaten by 1.3 m finishing second after a quick start, behind Dallas Miki at this track over 1790m in a NR 50 to 55 on May 23 at $4.60. Sure to be in the mix.
Last Starts 7 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
2/8 | 23/05/2025 | 7 | NR 50 to 55 | $6,000.00 | Mildura | 1790m | Neutral | Wayne Hill | 1:57.6 | 5 |
| 1.3L | $4.60 |
3/11 | 16/05/2025 | 5 | NR 50 to 55 | $6,000.00 | Mildura | 2190m | Neutral | Lochie Cook | 2:00.2 | 4 |
| 5.2L | $5.50 |
7/9 | 11/05/2025 | 5 | NR 50 to 55 | $6,000.00 | Ouyen | 1654m | Neutral | Lochie Cook | 1:57.8 | 1 |
| 16.8L | $19.00 |
2/10 | 06/05/2025 | 20 | NR 50 to 55 | $4,000.00 | Mildura | 1790m | Neutral | Lochie Cook | 2:00.2 | 5 |
| 4.5L | $14.00 |
2/10 | 16/04/2025 | 12 | NR 50 to 55 | $6,000.00 | Mildura | 1790m | Neutral | Wayne Hill | 2:00.2 | 1 |
| 0.1L | $8.50 |
6/11 | 04/04/2025 | 7 | NR 49 to 53 | $8,000.00 | Mildura | 1790m | Neutral | Lochie Cook | 1:59.4 | 2 |
| 10.0L | $8.00 |
2/8 | 02/11/2023 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Shepparton | 2190m | N Jack | 0 |
| 3L | $0.00 | ||
5/6 | 17/10/2023 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Shepparton | 2190m | N Jack | 0 |
| 15L | $0.00 |

Driver: Luke Watson
Stats
Comments
Last start 7th (Fr2) over 1654m after showing early speed at Ouyen, at the bell was leading 0.1 beaten 7 m by Alfnalma (2:02.10) in NR 50 to 55 on May 11 at $61. Two runs back posted a big 4.5 m win after showing early speed, (Fr1) at this track (2:45.60) beating Brieisbetter in MAIDEN on May 2 at $3.20 at the bell was leading 1.4. Prefer others in this contest.
Last Starts 19 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
7/7 | 11/05/2025 | 9 | NR 50 to 55 | $6,000.00 | Ouyen | 1654m | Neutral | Ryan Backhouse | 1:58.8 | 2 |
| 7.2L | $61.00 |
1/9 | 02/05/2025 | 16 | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Mildura | 2190m | Neutral | Ryan Backhouse | 2:01.7 | 1 |
| 4.6L | $3.20 |
2/9 | 16/04/2025 | 26 | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Mildura | 2190m | Neutral | Wayne Hill | 2:02.2 | 6 |
| 0.1L | $19.00 |
6/8 | 21/03/2025 | 7 | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Mildura | 1790m | Neutral | Ryan Backhouse | 1:58.2 | 3 |
| 30.3L | $8.50 |
4/11 | 14/03/2025 | - | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Mildura | 2190m | Neutral | Ryan Backhouse | 2:02.6 | 5 |
| 8.6L | $7.00 |
1/5 | 03/03/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Mildura | 1790m | Ryan Backhouse | 0 |
| 4L | $0.00 | ||
2/4 | 19/02/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Mildura | 1790m | Andrew Vozlic | 0 |
| 1L | $0.00 |

Driver: Connor Clarke
Stats
Comments
Last start 8th (Sr1) over 1790m at this track, beaten 45 m by Dallas Miki (2:10.90) in NR 50 to 55 on May 23 at $4.60. At his previous start game effort when 2nd (Fr4) over 1790m after showing early pace at this track beaten a head by Le Spartacus (2:11.40) in NR 50 to 55 on May 16 at $19. Big chance to atone.
Last Starts 7 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
8/8 | 23/05/2025 | 7 | NR 50 to 55 | $6,000.00 | Mildura | 1790m | Neutral | Connor Clarke | 1:57.6 | 1 |
| 45.5L | $4.60 |
2/9 | 16/05/2025 | 5 | NR 50 to 55 | $7,000.00 | Mildura | 1790m | Neutral | Wayne Hill | 1:58.2 | 4 |
| 0.2L | $19.00 |
4/9 | 11/05/2025 | 5 | NR 50 to 55 | $6,000.00 | Ouyen | 1654m | Neutral | Ryan Sanderson | 1:57.8 | 2 |
| 7.3L | $8.50 |
4/8 | 06/05/2025 | 4 | NR up to 55 | $8,000.00 | Mildura | 2190m | Neutral | Ryan Sanderson | 2:00.0 | 2 |
| 10.5L | $6.00 |
4/10 | 02/05/2025 | 10 | NR 50 to 55 | $6,000.00 | Mildura | 1790m | Neutral | Ryan Sanderson | 1:58.8 | 3 |
| 15.1L | $13.00 |
6/10 | 22/04/2025 | 6 | NR up to 55 | $6,000.00 | Mildura | 2190m | Neutral | Shane Smith | 2:01.4 | 2 |
| 13.2L | $18.00 |
5/5 | 19/02/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Mildura | 2190m | Andrew Vozlic | 0 |
| 3L | $0.00 | ||
3/6 | 08/01/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Mildura | 1790m | Andrew Vozlic | 0 |
| 6L | $0.00 |