Mildura Race 4 - Bruces Bistro Pace (1St Heat)
MIDNIGHT PIRATE (8) went well to finish third two starts ago then registered a comfortable win last start, scoring by 6 metres over 2190m at this track. Drawn to enjoy a cosy run but might need things to go his way at some stage. Big chance in a similar assignment. LORD VERDE (1) was responsible for a far better performance last time out when runner-up over 2190m here, beaten only a nose. No excuses from this advantageous draw. Meeting a deeper field this time but he good enough to play a major role. FLAME BLASTER (3) has been thereabouts of late and is a great chance to break through. Good effort last time out when he finished third at this circuit over 2190m. UNCUT GEM (9) is worth plenty of thought off a last-start win by a head at Redcliffe over 2040m.

Driver: George Chamouras
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Comments
Improved last start with a game effort when 2nd (Fr4) over 2190m after showing early pace at this track, beaten a nose by Glitzy All Over (2:44.10) in NR up to 49 on July 18 at $5. Expected to go well again.
Last Starts 14 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
2/8 | 18/07/2025 | 7 | NR up to 49 | $4,000.00 | Mildura | 2190m | Neutral | H Lewis | 2:00.6 | 4 |
| 0.1L | $5.00 |
7/8 | 11/07/2025 | 7 | NR up to 49 | $4,000.00 | Mildura | 1790m | Neutral | Lochie Cook | 2:00.1 | 6 |
| 10.2L | $13.00 |
7/11 | 04/07/2025 | 7 | NR up to 49 | $6,000.00 | Mildura | 2190m | Neutral | Lochie Cook | 2:00.3 | 5 |
| 24.1L | $23.00 |
3/9 | 27/06/2025 | 7 | NR up to 49 | $4,000.00 | Mildura | 2190m | Neutral | Lochie Cook | 2:01.7 | 3 |
| 4.4L | $6.50 |
2/10 | 20/06/2025 | 14 | NR up to 49 | $4,000.00 | Mildura | 1790m | Neutral | H Lewis | 1:59.6 | 4 |
| 2.2L | $7.50 |
7/9 | 06/06/2025 | 14 | NR up to 49 | $4,000.00 | Mildura | 1790m | Neutral | Ryan Backhouse | 2:00.1 | 1 |
| 33.6L | $13.00 |
1/6 | 04/12/2023 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Carrick | 2150m | Good | T M Madden | 0 |
| 0.3L | $0.00 | |
5/5 | 23/10/2023 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Carrick | 2150m | Good | H Van Dongen | 0 |
| 24.1L | $0.00 |

Driver: Mark Riseley
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Comments
Didn't finish last start at this track and two back 10th (Sr5) over 1790m after being wide early at this track, beaten 35 m by Red Hot Miki (2:13.40) in NR 50 to 55 on July 11 at $151. Prefer to see him perform well before recommending.
Last Starts 14 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
0/9 | 18/07/2025 | 7 | NR up to 55 | $6,000.00 | Mildura | 2190m | Neutral | Mark Riseley | 2:00.2 | 3 |
| 99.0L | $151.00 |
10/11 | 11/07/2025 | 7 | NR 50 to 55 | $8,000.00 | Mildura | 1790m | Neutral | Mark Riseley | 2:00.0 | 5 |
| 34.1L | $151.00 |
8/8 | 04/07/2025 | 14 | NR 50 to 55 | $6,000.00 | Mildura | 1790m | Neutral | Mark Riseley | 2:00.5 | 1 |
| 26.5L | $126.00 |
11/11 | 20/06/2025 | 128 | NR 56 to 64 | $7,000.00 | Mildura | 2190m | Neutral | Mark Riseley | 2:00.0 | 1 |
| 45.9L | $101.00 |
3/4 | 02/06/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Mildura | 1790m | Mark Riseley | 0 |
| 8L | $0.00 | ||
5/5 | 05/05/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Mildura | 1790m | Michael Francis | 0 |
| 2L | $0.00 | ||
10/10 | 12/02/2025 | 82 | NR 55 to 64 | $7,000.00 | Mildura | 1790m | Neutral | Michael Francis | 1:57.0 | 2 |
| 110.1L | $81.00 |
8/9 | 22/11/2024 | 63 | NR 55 to 64 | $8,000.00 | Mildura | 2190m | Neutral | Mark Riseley | 1:59.9 | 5 |
| 73.6L | $151.00 |

Driver: Luke Dunne
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Comments
Two back was beaten by 8 m finishing second after being driven well back, behind Be Good Miki at this track over 2190m in a NR 50 to 55 on July 11 at $15. Then a handy effort when third behind Midnight Pirate at this track over 2190m in a NR up to 55 on July 18 at $4.40. In fine form. Sure to be right there at the business end.
Last Starts 14 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
3/10 | 18/07/2025 | 7 | NR up to 55 | $6,000.00 | Mildura | 2190m | Neutral | Luke Dunne | 2:00.6 | 1 |
| 11.9L | $4.40 |
2/9 | 11/07/2025 | 7 | NR 50 to 55 | $6,000.00 | Mildura | 2190m | Neutral | Luke Dunne | 2:01.3 | 6 |
| 8.7L | $15.00 |
1/8 | 04/07/2025 | 14 | NR up to 49 | $4,000.00 | Mildura | 2190m | Neutral | Luke Dunne | 2:03.1 | 5 |
| 4.7L | $9.50 |
5/9 | 20/06/2025 | 7 | NR up to 49 | $4,000.00 | Mildura | 1790m | Neutral | Brent Murphy | 2:00.5 | 2 |
| 8.7L | $6.50 |
5/8 | 13/06/2025 | 7 | NR up to 49 | $4,000.00 | Mildura | 2190m | Neutral | Brent Murphy | 2:01.5 | 2 |
| 11.1L | $5.50 |
8/9 | 06/06/2025 | 7 | NR 50 to 55 | $6,000.00 | Mildura | 1790m | Neutral | Brent Murphy | 1:58.3 | 3 |
| 30.8L | $16.00 |
1/5 | 01/05/2022 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Mildura | 2190m | R J Moore | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 | ||
1/3 | 21/03/2022 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Broken Hill | 1609m | Good | A J Camilleri | 0 |
| 3.7L | $0.00 |

Driver: Corey Johnson
Stats
Comments
Improved last start with a good run when 2nd (Fr1) over 2190m after showing early speed at this track, beaten 6 m by Midnight Pirate (2:44.10) in NR up to 55 on July 18 at $3.70. Top chance in this line-up.
Last Starts 14 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
2/10 | 18/07/2025 | 7 | NR up to 55 | $6,000.00 | Mildura | 2190m | Neutral | Corey Johnson | 2:00.6 | 1 |
| 6.7L | $3.70 |
8/9 | 11/07/2025 | 14 | NR 50 to 55 | $6,000.00 | Mildura | 2190m | Neutral | Luke Watson | 2:01.3 | 1 |
| 39.0L | $14.00 |
2/8 | 27/06/2025 | 7 | NR 50 to 55 | $6,000.00 | Mildura | 2190m | Neutral | Corey Johnson | 1:59.8 | 3 |
| 3.7L | $6.50 |
4/8 | 20/06/2025 | 7 | NR 50 to 55 | $6,000.00 | Mildura | 1790m | Neutral | Corey Johnson | 1:58.7 | 3 |
| 3.0L | $6.50 |
5/11 | 13/06/2025 | 7 | NR up to 49 | $6,000.00 | Mildura | 1790m | Neutral | Corey Johnson | 1:59.6 | 4 |
| 12.8L | $23.00 |
1/8 | 06/06/2025 | 21 | NR up to 49 | $4,000.00 | Mildura | 1790m | Neutral | Corey Johnson | 1:59.8 | 2 |
| 0.1L | $3.70 |
1/4 | 05/03/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Broken Hill | 1609m | J Garnaut | 0 |
| 9.9L | $0.00 | ||
1/4 | 21/01/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Broken Hill | 1609m | Good | C L Robinson | 0 |
| 20L | $0.00 |

Driver: Brent Murphy
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Comments
Meets Midnight Pirate again; when 16 metres fifth at this track over 2190m in a NR up to 55 race on July 18. 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 |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
5/10 | 18/07/2025 | 7 | NR up to 55 | $6,000.00 | Mildura | 2190m | Neutral | H Lewis | 2:00.6 | 3 |
| 16.4L | $12.00 |
4/11 | 11/07/2025 | 7 | NR 50 to 55 | $8,000.00 | Mildura | 1790m | Neutral | H Lewis | 2:00.0 | 2 |
| 3.9L | $26.00 |
6/8 | 04/07/2025 | 14 | NR 50 to 55 | $6,000.00 | Mildura | 1790m | Neutral | Lochie Cook | 2:00.5 | 5 |
| 16.1L | $7.00 |
8/9 | 20/06/2025 | 7 | NR 50 to 55 | $6,000.00 | Mildura | 1790m | Neutral | Mark Riseley | 1:57.6 | 3 |
| 33.9L | $34.00 |
8/9 | 13/06/2025 | 14 | NR 50 to 55 | $6,000.00 | Mildura | 2190m | Neutral | Ryan Backhouse | 1:59.9 | 2 |
| 21.3L | $7.00 |
3/9 | 30/05/2025 | 7 | NR 50 to 55 | $6,000.00 | Mildura | 2190m | Neutral | Mark Riseley | 2:00.1 | 1 |
| 13.0L | $7.50 |
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: Ryan Backhouse
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Comments
Last start 8th (Fr3) over 2190m after showing early pace at this track beaten 85 m by Angels Watching (2:43.50) in NR up to 55 on July 18 at $2.40. At his previous start 5th (Sr1) over 1790m at this track beaten 7 m by Red Hot Miki (2:13.40) in NR 50 to 55 on July 11 at $8.50. Certainly worth another chance.
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 | 18/07/2025 | 7 | NR up to 55 | $6,000.00 | Mildura | 2190m | Neutral | Ellen Tormey | 2:00.2 | 3 |
| 85.4L | $2.40 |
5/11 | 11/07/2025 | 7 | NR 50 to 55 | $8,000.00 | Mildura | 1790m | Neutral | Ellen Tormey | 2:00.0 | 1 |
| 7.7L | $8.50 |
3/8 | 04/07/2025 | 7 | NR 50 to 55 | $6,000.00 | Mildura | 1790m | Neutral | Ellen Tormey | 1:58.7 | 4 |
| 9.1L | $7.50 |
7/8 | 27/06/2025 | 7 | NR 50 to 55 | $6,000.00 | Mildura | 2190m | Neutral | Ryan Sanderson | 1:59.8 | 4 |
| 33.3L | $4.40 |
1/9 | 20/06/2025 | 7 | NR 50 to 55 | $6,000.00 | Mildura | 1790m | Neutral | Ellen Tormey | 1:57.6 | 1 |
| 3.2L | $7.00 |
9/9 | 13/06/2025 | 7 | NR 50 to 55 | $6,000.00 | Mildura | 2190m | Neutral | Connor Clarke | 1:59.9 | 5 |
| 33.2L | $7.00 |
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 |

Driver: Wayne Hill
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Comments
First up. At the last run he finished 8th (Fr2) over 2190m at this track beaten 17 m by Amys Baby Angel (2:45.20) in NR 50 to 55 on May 30 at $3. Sure to be thereabouts.
Last Starts 63 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
8/10 | 30/05/2025 | 7 | NR 50 to 55 | $6,000.00 | Mildura | 2190m | Neutral | Ryan Backhouse | 2:01.4 | 2 |
| 17.1L | $3.00 |
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 |
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: Ellen Tormey
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Comments
Last start won by 6 m (Fr6) at this track (2:44.10) beating Watchtheclock in NR up to 55 on July 18 at $3.90. Sure to play a major role.
Last Starts 14 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1/10 | 18/07/2025 | 7 | NR up to 55 | $6,000.00 | Mildura | 2190m | Neutral | Ellen Tormey | 2:00.6 | 6 |
| 6.7L | $3.90 |
3/9 | 11/07/2025 | 42 | NR 50 to 55 | $6,000.00 | Mildura | 2190m | Neutral | Ellen Tormey | 2:01.3 | 5 |
| 12.1L | $4.00 |
1/5 | 07/07/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Mildura | 2190m | Boris Devcic | 0 |
| 3L | $0.00 | ||
7/9 | 30/05/2025 | 14 | NR 50 to 55 | $6,000.00 | Mildura | 2190m | Neutral | Connor Clarke | 2:00.1 | 6 |
| 23.5L | $3.70 |
5/9 | 16/05/2025 | 5 | NR 50 to 55 | $7,000.00 | Mildura | 1790m | Neutral | Connor Clarke | 1:58.2 | 3 |
| 12.9L | $1.90 |
2/9 | 11/05/2025 | 9 | NR 50 to 55 | $6,000.00 | Ouyen | 1654m | Neutral | Connor Clarke | 1:57.8 | 4 |
| 2.1L | $2.40 |
2/10 | 02/05/2025 | 16 | NR 50 to 55 | $6,000.00 | Mildura | 1790m | Neutral | Ellen Tormey | 1:58.8 | 5 |
| 6.5L | $7.00 |
2/4 | 22/01/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Mildura | 2190m | Luke Watson | 0 |
| 4L | $0.00 |

Driver: Andrew Vozlic
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Comments
Last start won by a head (Fr1) at Redcliffe (2:36.70) beating Mysticalfantasy in Up to 1 LTW on June 25 at $4. Sure to be in the finish again.
Last Starts 37 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1/8 | 25/06/2025 | 7 | Up to 1 LTW | $6,260.00 | Redcliffe | 2040m | Neutral | Layne Dwyer | 2:03.6 | 1 |
| 0.2L | $4.00 |
3/9 | 18/06/2025 | 14 | Up to 1 LTW | $6,200.00 | Redcliffe | 1780m | Neutral | Brendan Barnes | 2:00.2 | 5 |
| 7.8L | $61.00 |
7/9 | 04/06/2025 | 14 | Up to 1 LTW | $6,200.00 | Redcliffe | 1780m | Neutral | Brendan Barnes | 1:59.3 | 6 |
| 17.2L | $26.00 |
5/9 | 21/05/2025 | 7 | Up to 1 LTW | $6,200.00 | Redcliffe | 1780m | Neutral | Brendan Barnes | 1:58.7 | 1 |
| 12.5L | $34.00 |
5/9 | 14/05/2025 | 6 | Up to 1 LTW | $6,200.00 | Redcliffe | 1780m | W | Angus Garrard | 1:59.5 | 5 |
| 29.7L | $11.00 |
1/7 | 08/05/2025 | 7 | MAIDEN | $6,200.00 | Redcliffe | 1780m | Neutral | Angus Garrard | 2:01.1 | 4 |
| 3.4L | $1.90 |
5/7 | 14/04/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Albion Park | 1660m | Good | Angus Garrard | 0 |
| 10.1L | $0.00 | |
5/5 | 09/04/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Redcliffe | 1780m | Good | Layne Dwyer | 0 |
| 11.4L | $0.00 |