Mildura Race 1 - Australian Pacing Gold Pace (1St Heat)
GRENADE (5) made it two wins from the past five runs at his latest appearance over 2190m at this track, scoring by 2.5 metres after taking the lead a fair way from home. Leading hope in this comparable race. APOLOGY ACCEPTED (8) turned in a better run at his latest appearance when second over 2190m at this venue, beaten 4.5 metres. Should enjoy a nice smother from this draw and will be looking for a split at some stage. Big chance in a similar race. SPRING DELIGHT (3) is better than his last-start eighth over 2190m here. Worth another chance from a favourable draw. DARK SANDS (1) is heading the right way, improving last time out to finish third at this circuit over 2190m. Top-three candidate from the pegs.

Driver: Andrew Vozlic
Stats
Comments
Improved last start with a solid effort when 3rd (Fr3) over 2190m after showing early pace at this track beaten 2.5 m by Stonebridge Star (2:46.70) in NR up to 49 on July 4 at $2.50. Decent effort last start. Hard to beat.
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 | 04/07/2025 | 7 | NR up to 49 | $4,000.00 | Mildura | 2190m | Neutral | Ellen Tormey | 2:02.5 | 3 |
| 2.5L | $2.50 |
7/9 | 27/06/2025 | 7 | NR up to 49 | $4,000.00 | Mildura | 2190m | Neutral | Ryan Sanderson | 2:02.0 | 5 |
| 33.2L | $31.00 |
6/10 | 20/06/2025 | 7 | NR up to 49 | $4,000.00 | Mildura | 1790m | Neutral | Ellen Tormey | 2:00.4 | 4 |
| 16.1L | $9.00 |
2/9 | 13/06/2025 | 7 | NR up to 49 | $4,000.00 | Mildura | 2190m | Neutral | Connor Clarke | 2:03.3 | 6 |
| 3.4L | $6.50 |
7/8 | 06/06/2025 | 7 | NR up to 49 | $4,000.00 | Mildura | 1790m | Neutral | Connor Clarke | 2:00.6 | 5 |
| 18.8L | $26.00 |
5/8 | 30/05/2025 | 7 | NR up to 49 | $4,000.00 | Mildura | 2190m | Neutral | Connor Clarke | 1:59.9 | 1 |
| 13.8L | $10.00 |
3/3 | 05/02/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Mildura | 2190m | A P Vozlic | 0 |
| 60L | $0.00 | ||
2/4 | 13/02/2022 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Ararat | 1790m | M Wight | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 |

Driver: Samantha Hill
Stats
Comments
Well-beaten 61 days ago at Ouyen over 1654m, before that 6th (Sr3) over 2190m at this track beaten 22 m by To The Nines (2:45.60) in NR up to 49 on May 2 at $8.50. Cannot enthuse.
Last Starts 62 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
8/11 | 11/05/2025 | 9 | NR up to 39 | $4,000.00 | Ouyen | 1654m | Neutral | Jack Laugher | 2:01.1 | 5 |
| 32.1L | $14.00 |
6/9 | 02/05/2025 | 10 | NR up to 49 | $4,000.00 | Mildura | 2190m | Neutral | Lochie Cook | 2:01.7 | 3 |
| 22.4L | $8.50 |
3/10 | 22/04/2025 | 6 | NR up to 49 | $4,000.00 | Mildura | 1790m | Neutral | Lochie Cook | 2:01.3 | 2 |
| 5.5L | $6.50 |
4/9 | 16/04/2025 | 12 | NR up to 45 | $4,000.00 | Mildura | 1790m | Neutral | Luke Dunne | 2:00.0 | 1 |
| 12.4L | $7.00 |
1/9 | 04/04/2025 | 7 | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Mildura | 1790m | Neutral | Alex Ashwood | 2:03.2 | 3 |
| 1.2L | $1.30 |
2/10 | 28/03/2025 | 7 | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Mildura | 2190m | Neutral | Alex Ashwood | 2:00.6 | 4 |
| 0.3L | $5.00 |

Driver: Ryan Backhouse
Stats
Comments
Last start was eighth behind Cruz With Rome at this track over 2190m in a NR up to 49 on July 4 at $14. Raced better the start before that with a game effort when 2nd (Sr1) over 2190m after racing wide at this track, at the bell was 2nd-2.6 beaten 2.5 m by Grenade (2:45.40) in NR up to 49 on June 27 at $7. Can bounce back.
Last Starts 8 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
8/11 | 04/07/2025 | 7 | NR up to 49 | $6,000.00 | Mildura | 2190m | Neutral | Ryan Backhouse | 2:00.3 | 2 |
| 25.0L | $14.00 |
2/9 | 27/06/2025 | 7 | NR up to 49 | $4,000.00 | Mildura | 2190m | Neutral | Ryan Backhouse | 2:01.5 | 1 |
| 2.4L | $7.00 |
1/10 | 20/06/2025 | 7 | NR up to 49 | $4,000.00 | Mildura | 1790m | Neutral | Ryan Backhouse | 2:00.4 | 5 |
| 4.2L | $6.50 |
11/11 | 13/06/2025 | 7 | NR up to 49 | $6,000.00 | Mildura | 1790m | Neutral | Mark Riseley | 1:59.6 | 2 |
| 301.2L | $61.00 |
3/9 | 06/06/2025 | 7 | NR up to 49 | $4,000.00 | Mildura | 1790m | Neutral | Ryan Backhouse | 1:58.8 | 3 |
| 8.9L | $4.60 |
4/8 | 30/05/2025 | 7 | NR up to 49 | $4,000.00 | Mildura | 2190m | Neutral | Ryan Backhouse | 1:59.9 | 6 |
| 13.1L | $10.00 |
2/5 | 23/11/2022 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Mildura | 1790m | J L Kerridge | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 | ||
2/5 | 07/08/2022 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Gawler | 2070m | S P M Pascoe | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 |

Driver: Luke Dunne
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Comments
Not far away at the last couple starts; Finished a narrow second behind Super Dry at this track over 1790m 0-1 WIN last start. Before that was beaten 4.5 metres fourth again at this track over 2190m in NR up to 49 on June 27. Right in this.
Last Starts 8 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
2/11 | 04/07/2025 | 7 | 0-1 WIN | $6,000.00 | Mildura | 1790m | Neutral | Luke Dunne | 2:01.4 | 3 |
| 0.2L | $5.00 |
4/9 | 27/06/2025 | 7 | NR up to 49 | $4,000.00 | Mildura | 2190m | Neutral | Luke Dunne | 2:01.7 | 2 |
| 4.5L | $6.50 |
8/10 | 20/06/2025 | 7 | NR up to 49 | $4,000.00 | Mildura | 1790m | Neutral | Alex Ashwood | 1:59.6 | 6 |
| 16.7L | $16.00 |
9/11 | 13/06/2025 | 7 | NR up to 49 | $6,000.00 | Mildura | 1790m | Neutral | Luke Watson | 1:59.6 | 5 |
| 27.3L | $101.00 |
2/8 | 06/06/2025 | 7 | NR up to 49 | $4,000.00 | Mildura | 1790m | Neutral | Luke Dunne | 1:59.8 | 1 |
| 0.1L | $8.00 |
2/4 | 02/06/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Mildura | 1790m | J L Kerridge | 0 |
| 7L | $0.00 | ||
7/8 | 30/05/2025 | 7 | NR up to 49 | $4,000.00 | Mildura | 2190m | Neutral | Luke Dunne | 2:01.1 | 2 |
| 9.9L | $5.50 |
1/5 | 23/12/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Mildura | 1790m | Elley Adams | 0 |
| 5L | $0.00 |

Driver: Alex Ashwood
Stats
Comments
Last start won by 2.5 m when quickly away, (Fr1) at this track (2:45.40) beating Spring Delight in NR up to 49 on June 27 at $4.80 at the bell was leading 2.6. In form now and can go on with it.
Last Starts 15 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1/9 | 27/06/2025 | 14 | NR up to 49 | $4,000.00 | Mildura | 2190m | Neutral | Corey Johnson | 2:01.5 | 1 |
| 2.4L | $4.80 |
6/8 | 13/06/2025 | 14 | NR up to 49 | $4,000.00 | Mildura | 2190m | Neutral | Corey Johnson | 2:01.5 | 4 |
| 12.2L | $7.00 |
3/8 | 30/05/2025 | 7 | NR up to 49 | $4,000.00 | Mildura | 2190m | Neutral | Corey Johnson | 2:01.1 | 3 |
| 4.6L | $11.00 |
4/8 | 23/05/2025 | 7 | NR up to 49 | $4,000.00 | Mildura | 1790m | Neutral | Corey Johnson | 1:58.4 | 1 |
| 22.9L | $7.00 |
1/11 | 16/05/2025 | 14 | NR up to 49 | $4,000.00 | Mildura | 2190m | Neutral | Corey Johnson | 2:01.7 | 1 |
| 1.2L | $10.00 |
4/9 | 02/05/2025 | 16 | NR up to 49 | $4,000.00 | Mildura | 2190m | Neutral | Ryan Hryhorec | 2:01.7 | 5 |
| 16.9L | $6.50 |
3/4 | 05/03/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Broken Hill | 1609m | J Garnaut | 0 |
| 18L | $0.00 | ||
99/5 | 01/08/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Gawler | 1609m | T J McMahon | 0 |
| 99L | $0.00 |

Driver: Wayne Hill
Stats
Comments
Well beaten last start by Grenade, a rival who he faces again; was restrained, when 50 metres ninth at this track over 2190m in a NR up to 49 race on June 27. 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 |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
9/9 | 27/06/2025 | 7 | NR up to 49 | $4,000.00 | Mildura | 2190m | Neutral | Wayne Hill | 2:01.5 | 6 |
| 48.3L | $21.00 |
7/10 | 20/06/2025 | 7 | NR up to 49 | $4,000.00 | Mildura | 1790m | Neutral | Wayne Hill | 1:59.6 | 4 |
| 15.9L | $23.00 |
3/8 | 13/06/2025 | 21 | NR up to 49 | $4,000.00 | Mildura | 2190m | Neutral | Luke Watson | 2:01.5 | 5 |
| 10.4L | $126.00 |
1/5 | 02/06/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Mildura | 1790m | Luke Watson | 0 |
| 1L | $0.00 | ||
8/8 | 23/05/2025 | 7 | NR up to 49 | $4,000.00 | Mildura | 1790m | Neutral | Michael Francis | 1:59.5 | 1 |
| 50.3L | $101.00 |
11/11 | 16/05/2025 | 14 | NR up to 49 | $4,000.00 | Mildura | 2190m | Neutral | Ryan Backhouse | 2:02.5 | 6 |
| 42.7L | $61.00 |
10/10 | 02/05/2025 | 35 | NR 50 to 55 | $6,000.00 | Mildura | 1790m | Neutral | Ryan Hryhorec | 1:59.6 | 1 |
| 75.4L | $71.00 |
2/4 | 05/03/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Broken Hill | 1609m | R A Slater | 0 |
| 10.9L | $0.00 |

Driver: Lochie Cook
Stats
Comments
Last start 5th (Sr2) over 2190m at this track beaten 45 m by Glitzy All Over (2:45.40) in NR up to 49 on July 4 at $8. At the start before tired badly to finish 10th (Fr3) over 1720m after showing early pace at Penrith, beaten 75 m by Kates Virtue (2:04.10) in NR up to 55 M on May 8 at $26. Needs to lift.
Last Starts 8 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
5/8 | 04/07/2025 | 57 | NR up to 49 | $4,000.00 | Mildura | 2190m | Neutral | Darren Billinger | 2:01.6 | 2 |
| 44.9L | $8.00 |
1/3 | 27/06/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Mildura | 2190m | Mark Riseley | 0 |
| 12L | $0.00 | ||
4/4 | 16/06/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Mildura | 1790m | Michael Francis | 0 |
| 1L | $0.00 | ||
10/10 | 08/05/2025 | 21 | NR up to 55 | $9,790.00 | Penrith | 1720m | Neutral | Cameron Fitzpatrick | 1:56.1 | 3 |
| 76.5L | $26.00 |
10/10 | 17/04/2025 | 37 | NR up to 50 | $9,790.00 | Penrith | 2125m | Fast | Taylah Osmond | 1:58.0 | 2 |
| 86.8L | $41.00 |
8/9 | 11/03/2025 | 8 | LTW Also eligible 3yo+ NR50 | $10,000.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Neutral | Declan Murphy | 1:54.7 | 3 |
| 41.6L | $21.00 |
4/10 | 03/03/2025 | 18 | NR up to 52 | $6,940.00 | Canberra | 1770m | Neutral | Declan Murphy | 1:59.0 | 4 |
| 4.8L | $19.00 |
10/10 | 13/02/2025 | 7 | NR up to 53 | $9,790.00 | Tamworth | 1609m | Neutral | Anthony Varga | 1:57.0 | 2 |
| 30.0L | $19.00 |

Driver: Ellen Tormey
Stats
Comments
Improved last start with a game effort when 2nd (Fr4) over 2190m at this track beaten 4.5 m by Flame Blaster (2:47.50) in NR up to 49 on July 4 at $2.80. Nice effort last time. Top contender based on recent form.
Last Starts 8 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
2/8 | 04/07/2025 | 7 | NR up to 49 | $4,000.00 | Mildura | 2190m | Neutral | Ellen Tormey | 2:03.1 | 4 |
| 4.7L | $2.80 |
6/9 | 27/06/2025 | 7 | NR 50 to 55 | $6,000.00 | Mildura | 2190m | Neutral | Ryan Sanderson | 1:59.9 | 3 |
| 13.5L | $41.00 |
3/9 | 20/06/2025 | 7 | NR 50 to 55 | $6,000.00 | Mildura | 1790m | Neutral | Luke Dunne | 1:57.6 | 1 |
| 6.1L | $26.00 |
6/9 | 13/06/2025 | 7 | NR 50 to 55 | $6,000.00 | Mildura | 2190m | Neutral | Connor Clarke | 2:00.5 | 2 |
| 22.0L | $31.00 |
3/9 | 06/06/2025 | 7 | NR 50 to 55 | $6,000.00 | Mildura | 1790m | Neutral | Ellen Tormey | 1:58.3 | 2 |
| 16.7L | $26.00 |
1/8 | 30/05/2025 | 7 | NR up to 49 | $4,000.00 | Mildura | 2190m | Neutral | Connor Clarke | 2:01.1 | 3 |
| 2.4L | $6.00 |
2/7 | 17/08/2023 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Shepparton | 2190m | L Sutton | 0 |
| 4L | $0.00 | ||
5/8 | 27/10/2022 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Shepparton | 2190m | D Moran | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 |