Mildura Race 9 - Park Douglas Printing Maiden Pace
HILLTOP BLOSSOM (7) kicked off her career in good style two weeks ago, beaten a nose into second over 1790m at this track. Drawn to enjoy a nice run, with luck possibly playing a role at some point. Her last-start form is good enough to take out a race like this. COURAGEOUS CAESAR (1) has not raced for six months. Looks forward enough for this return after winning in a recent trial. No excuses from this advantageous draw and is likely to run a big race to kick off this campaign. LORD MYRMECIA (3) is the next best after finishing third over 2195m at Ararat last time out. ELISSAS DELIGHT (2) has drawn to advantage and should give backers a great sight.

Driver: Connor Clarke
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First-up. At the last run he finished 9th (Fr4) over 2030m after showing early speed at Gunbower was leading by 4m on the pegs at the bell, beaten 25 m by Speedy Healey (2:32.00) in MAIDEN on December 8 at $3. Can open the campaign with a win.
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 | Boris Devcic | 0 |
| 2L | $0.00 | ||
9/10 | 08/12/2024 | 12 | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Gunbower | 2030m | Neutral | B T Jones | 2:00.5 | 4 |
| 26.2L | $3.00 |
3/8 | 26/11/2024 | 14 | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Shepparton | 1690m | Neutral | Nathan Jack | 1:55.0 | 1 |
| 30.0L | $3.80 |
2/7 | 12/11/2024 | 9 | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Shepparton | 1690m | Neutral | Nathan Jack | 1:58.7 | 1 |
| 3.4L | $3.10 |
4/9 | 03/11/2024 | 334 | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Cobram | 1670m | Neutral | B T Jones | 1:59.1 | 1 |
| 11.0L | $3.70 |
3/5 | 27/10/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Coolamon | 1760m | Good | B T Jones | 0 |
| 14L | $0.00 | |
8/9 | 05/12/2023 | - | $7,000.00 | Shepparton | 2190m | Neutral | J P McPherson | 1:58.8 | 7 |
| 98.8L | $81.00 |

Driver: Corey Johnson
Stats
Comments
Last start 6th (Sr4) over 1790m at this track beaten 15 m by Shemeansbusiness (2:17.70) in MAIDEN on May 16 at $41. Two runs back broke in score up and was out of position at the start 8th (Fr3) over 2190m at this track beaten 55 m by Skyline Angel (2:47.90) in MAIDEN on February 12 at $10. Well drawn and expected to bounce back.
Last Starts 14 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
6/9 | 16/05/2025 | 93 | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Mildura | 1790m | Neutral | Luke Dunne | 2:03.8 | 4 |
| 15.9L | $41.00 |
3/5 | 05/05/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Mildura | 1790m | J L Kerridge | 0 |
| 18L | $0.00 | ||
3/3 | 22/04/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Mildura | 2190m | Mark Riseley | 0 |
| 8.2L | $0.00 | ||
8/10 | 12/02/2025 | 14 | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Mildura | 2190m | Neutral | Ryan Backhouse | 2:03.4 | 3 |
| 55.1L | $10.00 |
3/10 | 29/01/2025 | 14 | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Mildura | 2190m | Neutral | Wayne Hill | 2:01.3 | 1 |
| 8.6L | $6.00 |
5/10 | 15/01/2025 | 42 | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Mildura | 1790m | Neutral | Ellen Tormey | 1:59.6 | 2 |
| 34.2L | $14.00 |
7/10 | 04/12/2024 | 253 | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Bendigo | 1650m | Neutral | D K McGuigan | 1:56.4 | 4 |
| 24.8L | $71.00 |
7/8 | 26/03/2024 | 13 | $7,000.00 | Shepparton | 1690m | Neutral | Jack Laugher | 1:57.4 | 2 |
| 24.7L | $41.00 |

Driver: Luke Dunne
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Comments
Two back was sixth after being driven well back, behind Diamond Krusher at this track over 1790m in a MAIDEN on March 21 at $3.80. Then a handy effort when beaten by 5 m finishing third after showing early speed, behind American Squared at Ararat over 2195m in a MAIDEN on May 14 at $5. Will be right in the thick of things.
Last Starts 16 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
3/9 | 14/05/2025 | 54 | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Ararat | 2195m | Neutral | Luke Dunne | 2:01.6 | 3 |
| 4.9L | $5.00 |
6/7 | 21/03/2025 | 14 | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Mildura | 1790m | Neutral | Luke Dunne | 2:01.9 | 3 |
| 20.5L | $3.80 |
2/6 | 07/03/2025 | - | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Mildura | 1790m | Neutral | Luke Dunne | 1:59.1 | 1 |
| 4.6L | $3.60 |
1/6 | 10/02/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bendigo | 1650m | Luke Dunne | 0 |
| 2L | $0.00 |

Driver: Luke Watson
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Six-year-old mare lining up for the second time. At debut 4th (Fr3) over 2190m after showing early pace at this track, at the bell was 4th-6.8 beaten 19 m by Out Yonda (2:45.60) in MAIDEN on May 2 at $41. Facing a tricky assignment.
Last Starts 28 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
4/9 | 02/05/2025 | - | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Mildura | 2190m | Neutral | Luke Watson | 2:01.7 | 3 |
| 19.2L | $41.00 |
1/3 | 22/04/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Mildura | 2190m | Luke Watson | 0 |
| 0.2L | $0.00 | ||
6/6 | 28/03/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Mildura | 2190m | Luke Watson | 0 |
| 26L | $0.00 |

Driver: Michael Francis
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Comments
Last start 7th (Sr2) over 1790m at this track beaten 10 m by Bilum (2:18.60) in NR up to 49 on May 23 at $18. Two runs back 5th (Sr2) over 1790m at this track, beaten 15 m by Shemeansbusiness (2:17.70) in MAIDEN on May 16 at $81. Cannot enthuse on what we have seen of late.
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 up to 49 | $4,000.00 | Mildura | 1790m | Neutral | Wayne Hill | 2:04.6 | 2 |
| 10.6L | $18.00 |
5/9 | 16/05/2025 | 204 | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Mildura | 1790m | Neutral | Lochie Cook | 2:03.8 | 2 |
| 15.2L | $81.00 |
1/5 | 05/05/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Mildura | 1790m | Luke Watson | 0 |
| 10L | $0.00 | ||
5/6 | 28/10/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Mildura | 1750m | Michael Francis | 0 |
| 10L | $0.00 | ||
9/10 | 24/10/2024 | 27 | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Mildura | 1790m | Neutral | Brent Murphy | 2:01.6 | 1 |
| 109.0L | $151.00 |
8/10 | 27/09/2024 | 21 | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Mildura | 1790m | Neutral | Brent Murphy | 1:59.2 | 4 |
| 69.1L | $151.00 |
10/10 | 06/09/2024 | 21 | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Mildura | 1790m | Neutral | Luke Dunne | 1:58.6 | 4 |
| 99.9L | $151.00 |
8/8 | 16/08/2024 | - | MAIDEN | $7,000.00 | Mildura | 2190m | Neutral | Michelle Phillips | 2:01.3 | 2 |
| 223.1L | $15.00 |

Driver: Brent Murphy
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Comments
Last start 5th (Fr5) over 2190m after showing early pace at this track was 5th-9.2 at the bell, beaten 19 m by Out Yonda (2:45.60) in MAIDEN on May 2 at $23. Two runs back 6th (Fr6) over 2240m at Swan Hill was 4th-10.2m 2WWC at the bell, beaten 16 m by Fulloffight (2:48.00) in 4yo+ MAIDEN on April 27 at $23. Must do a lot more.
Last Starts 28 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
5/9 | 02/05/2025 | 5 | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Mildura | 2190m | Neutral | Luke Dunne | 2:01.7 | 5 |
| 19.3L | $23.00 |
6/8 | 27/04/2025 | 11 | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Swan Hill | 2240m | Neutral | Luke Dunne | 2:00.7 | 6 |
| 16.6L | $23.00 |
7/9 | 16/04/2025 | 12 | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Mildura | 2190m | Neutral | Luke Dunne | 2:02.2 | 1 |
| 35.3L | $34.00 |
3/9 | 04/04/2025 | 7 | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Mildura | 1790m | Neutral | Luke Dunne | 2:03.2 | 1 |
| 2.2L | $34.00 |
5/10 | 28/03/2025 | 7 | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Mildura | 2190m | Neutral | Brent Murphy | 2:00.6 | 1 |
| 49.0L | $101.00 |
5/8 | 21/03/2025 | 7 | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Mildura | 1790m | Neutral | Luke Dunne | 1:58.2 | 2 |
| 29.7L | $81.00 |
1/6 | 17/03/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Mildura | 1790m | J L Kerridge | 0 |
| 1L | $0.00 | ||
3/5 | 03/03/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Mildura | 1790m | Luke Dunne | 0 |
| 17L | $0.00 |

Driver: Wayne Hill
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Comments
Two-year-old filly facing the starter for the second time. At debut solid effort when 2nd (Fr2) over 1790m after showing early pace at this track beaten a nose by Shemeansbusiness (2:17.70) in MAIDEN on May 16 at $2.40. Shows promise and strips fitter.
Last Starts 14 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
2/9 | 16/05/2025 | - | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Mildura | 1790m | Neutral | Wayne Hill | 2:03.8 | 2 |
| 0.1L | $2.40 |
1/6 | 13/04/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Gawler | 1609m | Bernadette Page | 0 |
| 2L | $0.00 |

Driver: Mark Riseley
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Comments
Last start 7th (Sr1) over 1790m at this track beaten 16 m by Shemeansbusiness (2:17.70) in MAIDEN on May 16 at $101. Two runs back 7th (Fr2) over 2040m at Ouyen, at the bell was 6th-8.4 beaten 18 m by Flaming Mel (2:36.90) in MAIDEN on May 11 at $71. Unlikely to threaten in this tougher assignment.
Last Starts 14 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
7/9 | 16/05/2025 | 5 | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Mildura | 1790m | Neutral | Mark Riseley | 2:03.8 | 1 |
| 16.0L | $101.00 |
7/11 | 11/05/2025 | 9 | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Ouyen | 2040m | Neutral | Mark Riseley | 2:03.7 | 2 |
| 18.0L | $71.00 |
6/9 | 02/05/2025 | 16 | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Mildura | 2190m | Neutral | Mark Riseley | 2:01.7 | 1 |
| 21.6L | $81.00 |
8/9 | 16/04/2025 | 12 | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Mildura | 2190m | Neutral | Mark Riseley | 2:02.2 | 3 |
| 38.2L | $51.00 |
8/9 | 04/04/2025 | 7 | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Mildura | 1790m | Neutral | Mark Riseley | 2:03.2 | 3 |
| 20.7L | $81.00 |
9/10 | 28/03/2025 | 6 | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Mildura | 2190m | Neutral | Mark Riseley | 2:00.6 | 5 |
| 79.4L | $151.00 |
4/6 | 08/01/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Mildura | 1790m | Mark Riseley | 0 |
| 45L | $0.00 | ||
2/3 | 02/12/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Mildura | 2190m | Mark Riseley | 0 |
| 50L | $0.00 |

Driver: Ellen Tormey
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Comments
Last start was well back in the run when 8th (Fr5) over 1790m after racing wide at this track, beaten 18 m by Shemeansbusiness (2:17.70) in MAIDEN on May 16 at $81. Two runs back 2nd (Fr4) over 2040m after showing early pace at Ouyen was 4th-5.4 at the bell, beaten 7 m by Flaming Mel (2:36.90) in MAIDEN on May 11 at $23. Not keen.
Last Starts 14 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
8/9 | 16/05/2025 | 5 | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Mildura | 1790m | Neutral | Andrew Vozlic | 2:03.8 | 5 |
| 18.5L | $81.00 |
2/11 | 11/05/2025 | 9 | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Ouyen | 2040m | Neutral | Connor Clarke | 2:03.7 | 4 |
| 7.2L | $23.00 |
2/9 | 02/05/2025 | 9 | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Mildura | 2190m | Neutral | Ellen Tormey | 2:01.7 | 2 |
| 4.6L | $23.00 |
8/9 | 23/04/2025 | 7 | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Charlton | 2100m | Neutral | Ryan Backhouse | 1:57.6 | 3 |
| 44.4L | $61.00 |
4/9 | 16/04/2025 | 12 | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Mildura | 2190m | Neutral | Andrew Vozlic | 2:02.2 | 2 |
| 7.2L | $126.00 |
6/9 | 04/04/2025 | 7 | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Mildura | 1790m | Neutral | Ellen Tormey | 2:03.2 | 6 |
| 8.9L | $41.00 |
3/6 | 17/03/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Mildura | 1790m | Andrew Vozlic | 0 |
| 6L | $0.00 | ||
2/5 | 05/02/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Mildura | 1790m | Andrew Vozlic | 0 |
| 1L | $0.00 |

Driver: Lochie Cook
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Comments
Last start 5th (Sr4) over 2040m at Ouyen, at the bell was 2nd-3.1 beaten 14 m by Flaming Mel (2:36.90) in MAIDEN on May 11 at $101. Two runs back was driven from back in the field when 7th (Fr6) over 2190m after showing early speed after racing wide at this track beaten 22 m by Out Yonda (2:45.60) in MAIDEN on May 2 at $71. Wait until the form picks up.
Last Starts 19 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
5/11 | 11/05/2025 | 9 | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Ouyen | 2040m | Neutral | Brent Murphy | 2:03.7 | 4 |
| 14.2L | $101.00 |
7/9 | 02/05/2025 | 5 | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Mildura | 2190m | Neutral | Brent Murphy | 2:01.7 | 6 |
| 22.0L | $71.00 |
8/8 | 27/04/2025 | 11 | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Swan Hill | 2240m | Neutral | Brent Murphy | 2:00.7 | 2 |
| 22.7L | $34.00 |
5/9 | 16/04/2025 | 12 | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Mildura | 2190m | Neutral | Brent Murphy | 2:02.2 | 5 |
| 11.0L | $101.00 |
5/9 | 04/04/2025 | 79 | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Mildura | 1790m | Neutral | Brent Murphy | 2:03.2 | 1 |
| 5.1L | $51.00 |
5/6 | 28/03/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Mildura | 2190m | Mark Riseley | 0 |
| 26L | $0.00 | ||
9/9 | 15/01/2025 | 19 | NR up to 49 | $4,000.00 | Mildura | 1790m | Neutral | Kathy Watson | 1:59.1 | 3 |
| 110.8L | $151.00 |
3/6 | 19/11/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Mildura | 1790m | Andrew Vozlic | 0 |
| 25L | $0.00 |

Driver: Ryan Backhouse
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Returns after five months in the paddock. Finished off last preparation when fifth after showing early speed, behind Ronzel Rafa at this track over 1790m in a 2yo MAIDEN on December 27 at $13. Can play a role in the finish.
Last Starts 154 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
5/9 | 27/12/2024 | 10 | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Mildura | 1790m | Neutral | Alex Ashwood | 2:01.3 | 3 |
| 30.7L | $13.00 |
7/9 | 17/12/2024 | - | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Mildura | 2190m | Neutral | Brent Murphy | 2:00.8 | 3 |
| 34.7L | $41.00 |
5/6 | 19/11/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Mildura | 1790m | Andrew Vozlic | 0 |
| 10L | $0.00 |