Mildura Race 9 - Bruces Bistro Pace (2Nd Heat)
ANGELS WATCHING (1) had to dig deep to salute at the most recent appearance over 2190m at this track, getting home by just a nose. Sure to enjoy an economical run from this draw and that latest effort is good enough to put him right in the finish. LOCHINVAR MAGIC (3) resumes from a spell of four months after closing off last campaign in good form, the last run being a solid second over 1800m at Globe Derby Park. Will enjoy a nice run from this favourable starting position and is well-placed to take this out. CRUZ WITH ROME (6) is worth plenty of thought off a last-start win by 4 metres here over 1790m. In the mix. APOLOGY ACCEPTED (4) must be considered after he finished runner-up over 1790m at this circuit two weeks ago.

Driver: Wayne Hill
Stats
Comments
Three-year-old gelding is racing in fine form. Won his last two outings at this track. Last start won by a nose (Sr1) at this track (2:43.50) beating A Rocknroll Jet in NR up to 55 on July 18 at $8. Has a nice draw and expected to figure prominently.
Last Starts 14 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1/9 | 18/07/2025 | 14 | NR up to 55 | $6,000.00 | Mildura | 2190m | Neutral | Wayne Hill | 2:00.2 | 1 |
| 0.1L | $8.00 |
1/10 | 04/07/2025 | 14 | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Mildura | 1790m | Neutral | H Lewis | 2:00.3 | 5 |
| 8.5L | $3.10 |
2/9 | 20/06/2025 | 203 | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Mildura | 1790m | Neutral | Wayne Hill | 2:01.7 | 4 |
| 6.8L | $11.00 |
4/5 | 16/06/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Mildura | 1790m | Michael Francis | 0 |
| 8.2L | $0.00 | ||
4/7 | 29/11/2024 | 7 | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Mildura | 1790m | Neutral | Lochie Cook | 1:58.0 | 5 |
| 11.6L | $7.50 |
5/10 | 22/11/2024 | 14 | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Mildura | 1790m | Neutral | Lochie Cook | 1:58.4 | 1 |
| 25.4L | $8.50 |
2/9 | 08/11/2024 | 5 | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Mildura | 1790m | Neutral | Zac Phillips | 2:00.7 | 2 |
| 0.2L | $3.10 |
2/6 | 19/09/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Shepparton | 2190m | Nathan Jack | 0 |
| 15L | $0.00 |

Driver: Ryan Backhouse
Stats
Comments
Failed to impress last start; 7th (Sr6) over 1790m at this track, beaten 11 m by Cruz With Rome (2:12.90) in NR up to 49 on July 18 at $41. Showed ability the run before when he won by a nose as favourite (Sr1) at this track (2:14.70) beating Sneaky Philtra in NR up to 49 on July 11 at $2.80. Worth another chance from a much better draw.
Last Starts 14 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
7/11 | 18/07/2025 | 7 | NR up to 49 | $6,000.00 | Mildura | 1790m | Neutral | Mark Riseley | 1:59.4 | 6 |
| 11.2L | $41.00 |
1/8 | 11/07/2025 | 7 | NR up to 49 | $4,000.00 | Mildura | 1790m | Neutral | Ryan Backhouse | 2:01.1 | 1 |
| 0.1L | $2.80 |
3/8 | 04/07/2025 | 14 | NR up to 49 | $4,000.00 | Mildura | 2190m | Neutral | Ryan Backhouse | 2:03.1 | 1 |
| 5.1L | $7.50 |
9/9 | 20/06/2025 | 14 | NR 50 to 55 | $6,000.00 | Mildura | 1790m | Neutral | Wayne Hill | 1:57.6 | 5 |
| 72.1L | $8.00 |
4/9 | 06/06/2025 | 7 | NR 50 to 55 | $6,000.00 | Mildura | 1790m | Neutral | Wayne Hill | 1:58.3 | 4 |
| 22.9L | $6.00 |
7/10 | 30/05/2025 | 7 | NR 50 to 55 | $6,000.00 | Mildura | 2190m | Neutral | Wayne Hill | 2:01.4 | 2 |
| 15.3L | $11.00 |
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: Alex Ashwood
Stats
Comments
Resuming after a spell of four months. Finished off last campaign when a close second after being driven well back, behind Beaudiene Rocknroll at Globe Derby Park over 1800m in a 5 Lifetime Wins on March 29 at $2.90. Previous preparation first-up won by 5 m as favourite when quickly away, (Fr5) at Penrith (2:05.60) beating Mister Wells in NR up to 47 on February 13 at $2.50. Is a first-up winner in the past and looks a top chance.
Last Starts 12 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
2/5 | 20/07/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Gawler | 2070m | Ryan Hryhorec | 0 |
| 3L | $0.00 | ||
2/8 | 29/03/2025 | 5 | 5 Lifetime Wins | $7,000.00 | Globe Derby | 1800m | Neutral | Ryan Hryhorec | 2:00.1 | 6 |
| 0.2L | $2.90 |
1/8 | 24/03/2025 | 25 | 2 Lifetime Wins | $4,500.00 | Gawler | 1609m | Neutral | Ryan Hryhorec | 1:57.1 | 2 |
| 3.0L | $1.18 |
7/10 | 27/02/2025 | 14 | NR up to 47 | $9,790.00 | Penrith | 1720m | Neutral | Robert Morris | 1:57.7 | 3 |
| 17.4L | $3.30 |
1/9 | 13/02/2025 | - | NR up to 47 | $9,790.00 | Penrith | 1720m | Neutral | Robert Morris | 1:57.5 | 5 |
| 5.2L | $2.50 |
4/10 | 05/02/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Good | Robert Morris | 0 |
| 23.9L | $0.00 |

Driver: Ellen Tormey
Stats
Comments
Two back was third behind Spring Delight at this track over 1790m in a NR up to 49 on July 11 at $2.15. Then a handy effort when beaten by 4 m finishing second behind Cruz With Rome at this track over 1790m in a NR up to 49 on July 18 at $8.50. Going well and must be included.
Last Starts 14 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
2/11 | 18/07/2025 | 7 | NR up to 49 | $6,000.00 | Mildura | 1790m | Neutral | Ellen Tormey | 1:59.4 | 5 |
| 3.9L | $8.50 |
3/8 | 11/07/2025 | 7 | NR up to 49 | $4,000.00 | Mildura | 1790m | Neutral | Ellen Tormey | 1:58.7 | 2 |
| 23.3L | $2.15 |
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 |
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 |

Driver: Andrew Vozlic
Stats
Comments
Last start 8th (Sr4) over 2190m at this track beaten 30 m by Midnight Pirate (2:44.10) in NR up to 55 on July 18 at $41. Two runs back 6th (Fr1) over 1790m after showing early pace at this track, at the bell was 4th-6.4 beaten 8 m by Le Spartacus (2:11.40) in NR 56 to 64 on June 27 at $9. Has the task ahead.
Last Starts 14 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
8/10 | 18/07/2025 | 21 | NR up to 55 | $6,000.00 | Mildura | 2190m | Neutral | Brent Murphy | 2:00.6 | 4 |
| 29.0L | $41.00 |
1/3 | 07/07/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Mildura | 2190m | Andrew Vozlic | 0 |
| 1L | $0.00 | ||
6/10 | 27/06/2025 | 7 | NR 56 to 64 | $7,000.00 | Mildura | 1790m | Neutral | Luke Dunne | 1:58.1 | 1 |
| 8.2L | $9.00 |
1/8 | 20/06/2025 | 7 | NR 50 to 55 | $6,000.00 | Mildura | 1790m | Neutral | Luke Dunne | 1:58.7 | 2 |
| 0.2L | $3.00 |
8/9 | 13/06/2025 | 7 | NR 50 to 55 | $6,000.00 | Mildura | 2190m | Neutral | Luke Dunne | 2:00.5 | 6 |
| 31.0L | $18.00 |
6/8 | 06/06/2025 | 7 | NR 50 to 55 | $6,000.00 | Mildura | 1790m | Neutral | Andrew Vozlic | 1:59.1 | 4 |
| 8.0L | $9.00 |
2/9 | 30/05/2025 | 7 | NR 50 to 55 | $6,000.00 | Mildura | 2190m | Neutral | Ellen Tormey | 2:00.1 | 3 |
| 6.3L | $4.60 |
2/4 | 17/03/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Mildura | 1790m | Andrew Vozlic | 0 |
| 10L | $0.00 |

Driver: Corey Johnson
Stats
Comments
Last start posted a big 4 m win (Sr1) at this track (2:12.90) beating Apology Accepted in NR up to 49 on July 18 at $6.50. Looks very hard to beat.
Last Starts 14 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1/11 | 18/07/2025 | 7 | NR up to 49 | $6,000.00 | Mildura | 1790m | Neutral | Corey Johnson | 1:59.4 | 1 |
| 3.9L | $6.50 |
2/8 | 11/07/2025 | 7 | NR up to 49 | $4,000.00 | Mildura | 1790m | Neutral | Alex Ashwood | 2:00.1 | 2 |
| 1.3L | $1.80 |
1/11 | 04/07/2025 | 7 | NR up to 49 | $6,000.00 | Mildura | 2190m | Neutral | Corey Johnson | 2:00.3 | 2 |
| 19.7L | $4.00 |
1/9 | 27/06/2025 | 7 | NR up to 49 | $4,000.00 | Mildura | 2190m | Neutral | Corey Johnson | 2:01.7 | 5 |
| 1.3L | $6.00 |
6/9 | 20/06/2025 | 7 | NR up to 49 | $4,000.00 | Mildura | 1790m | Neutral | Corey Johnson | 2:00.5 | 6 |
| 8.8L | $9.00 |
3/10 | 13/06/2025 | 14 | NR up to 49 | $4,000.00 | Mildura | 2190m | Neutral | Corey Johnson | 2:01.7 | 4 |
| 6.1L | $8.00 |
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: Mark Riseley
Stats
Comments
Didn't do much at the last run, surrendered the lead and finished 8th (Fr1) over 2190m after showing early speed at this track beaten 50 m by Le Spartacus (2:41.10) in NR 56 to 64 on July 18 at $34. Before that 7th (Fr1) over 1790m at this track, beaten 12 m by Tough Aint Enough (2:12.20) in NR 56 to 64 on July 11 at $17. Must do a lot more.
Last Starts 14 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
8/8 | 18/07/2025 | 7 | NR 56 to 64 | $7,000.00 | Mildura | 2190m | Neutral | Lochie Cook | 1:58.4 | 1 |
| 49.3L | $34.00 |
7/7 | 11/07/2025 | 7 | NR 56 to 64 | $7,000.00 | Mildura | 1790m | Neutral | Ryan Backhouse | 1:58.9 | 1 |
| 12.6L | $17.00 |
4/10 | 04/07/2025 | 7 | NR 56 to 64 | $7,000.00 | Mildura | 2190m | Neutral | Ryan Backhouse | 1:58.1 | 3 |
| 44.7L | $14.00 |
8/10 | 27/06/2025 | 7 | NR 56 to 64 | $7,000.00 | Mildura | 1790m | Neutral | Lochie Cook | 1:58.1 | 3 |
| 16.1L | $11.00 |
6/11 | 20/06/2025 | 14 | NR 56 to 64 | $7,000.00 | Mildura | 2190m | Neutral | H Lewis | 2:00.0 | 2 |
| 8.0L | $101.00 |
9/10 | 06/06/2025 | 7 | NR 56 to 64 | $7,000.00 | Mildura | 2190m | Neutral | Ryan Backhouse | 2:00.2 | 1 |
| 9.0L | $26.00 |
4/6 | 22/05/2022 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Byford | 2150m | Good | J J Rigoli | 0 |
| 13.9L | $0.00 |

Driver: Luke Dunne
Stats
Comments
Won three starts back at this track over 2190m NR up to 49 on June 27. Last start surrendered the lead and finished 4th (Fr5) over 2190m after showing early speed at this track, beaten 13 m by Midnight Pirate (2:44.10) in NR up to 55 on July 18 at $9.50. Will make his presence felt.
Last Starts 14 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
4/10 | 18/07/2025 | 14 | NR up to 55 | $6,000.00 | Mildura | 2190m | Neutral | Kevin Weidenbach | 2:00.6 | 5 |
| 13.0L | $9.50 |
3/11 | 04/07/2025 | 7 | NR up to 49 | $6,000.00 | Mildura | 2190m | Neutral | Luke Dunne | 2:00.3 | 3 |
| 21.0L | $2.90 |
1/9 | 27/06/2025 | 7 | NR up to 49 | $4,000.00 | Mildura | 2190m | Neutral | Luke Dunne | 2:03.2 | 2 |
| 1.6L | $1.55 |
2/9 | 20/06/2025 | 7 | NR up to 49 | $4,000.00 | Mildura | 1790m | Neutral | Luke Dunne | 1:59.7 | 2 |
| 6.2L | $2.60 |
6/11 | 13/06/2025 | 7 | NR up to 49 | $6,000.00 | Mildura | 1790m | Neutral | Luke Dunne | 1:59.6 | 3 |
| 13.1L | $9.00 |
2/9 | 06/06/2025 | 7 | NR up to 49 | $4,000.00 | Mildura | 1790m | Neutral | Luke Dunne | 2:00.1 | 2 |
| 6.8L | $6.00 |
1/5 | 17/03/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Mildura | 1790m | J L Kerridge | 0 |
| 3L | $0.00 | ||
2/7 | 02/05/2022 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bendigo | 1650m | S T Sanderson | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 |

Driver: Brent Murphy
Stats
Comments
Seven-year-old gelding showed improvement last start. 3rd (Sr4) over 2190m at this track beaten 30 m by Angels Watching (2:43.50) in NR up to 55 on July 18 at $34. The race before was not as impressive when well beaten into fourth behind Be Good Miki at this track over 2190m in a NR 50 to 55 on July 11 at $21. This looks a far sterner test.
Last Starts 14 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
3/9 | 18/07/2025 | 7 | NR up to 55 | $6,000.00 | Mildura | 2190m | Neutral | Brent Murphy | 2:00.2 | 4 |
| 29.7L | $34.00 |
4/9 | 11/07/2025 | 7 | NR 50 to 55 | $6,000.00 | Mildura | 2190m | Neutral | Brent Murphy | 2:01.3 | 1 |
| 19.0L | $21.00 |
10/10 | 04/07/2025 | 7 | NR 56 to 64 | $7,000.00 | Mildura | 2190m | Neutral | Wayne Hill | 1:58.1 | 2 |
| 214.0L | $26.00 |
9/10 | 27/06/2025 | 21 | NR 56 to 64 | $7,000.00 | Mildura | 1790m | Neutral | Ryan Sanderson | 1:58.1 | 2 |
| 46.5L | $19.00 |
10/10 | 06/06/2025 | 50 | NR 56 to 64 | $7,000.00 | Mildura | 2190m | Neutral | Andrew Vozlic | 2:00.2 | 4 |
| 43.8L | $81.00 |
1/4 | 02/06/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Mildura | 1790m | Andrew Vozlic | 0 |
| 7L | $0.00 | ||
3/4 | 19/05/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Mildura | 2190m | Andrew Vozlic | 0 |
| 25L | $0.00 | ||
9/9 | 17/04/2025 | 28 | NR up to 75 | $6,200.00 | Redcliffe | 1780m | Neutral | Angus Garrard | 1:57.7 | 2 |
| 25.5L | $26.00 |

Driver: Luke Watson
Stats
Comments
Last start 5th (Fr3) over 2190m after showing early pace at this track, beaten 19 m by Be Good Miki (2:45.10) in NR 50 to 55 on July 11 at $5. Before that, 8th (Fr6) over 1790m after showing early pace at this track beaten 25 m by Lombok (2:15.50) in NR 50 to 55 on May 23 at $15. Expecting a much better run this time.
Last Starts 21 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
5/9 | 11/07/2025 | 49 | NR 50 to 55 | $6,000.00 | Mildura | 2190m | Neutral | Wayne Hill | 2:01.3 | 3 |
| 19.1L | $5.00 |
8/8 | 23/05/2025 | 52 | NR 50 to 55 | $6,000.00 | Mildura | 1790m | Neutral | Luke Watson | 2:01.9 | 6 |
| 25.9L | $15.00 |
7/9 | 01/04/2025 | 16 | NR 54 to 63 | $7,000.00 | Mildura | 1790m | Neutral | Ryan Backhouse | 1:58.2 | 4 |
| 20.7L | $4.20 |
9/11 | 16/03/2025 | 18 | 0W/15 0K stake | $10,000.00 | Charlton | 2100m | Neutral | Jordan Leedham | 1:59.2 | 4 |
| 27.1L | $10.00 |
4/11 | 26/02/2025 | 14 | NR 56 to 64 | $7,000.00 | Mildura | 2190m | Neutral | Wayne Hill | 1:59.6 | 1 |
| 27.3L | $7.00 |
2/10 | 12/02/2025 | 17 | NR 55 to 64 | $7,000.00 | Mildura | 1790m | Neutral | Ryan Backhouse | 1:57.0 | 4 |
| 4.0L | $6.00 |
3/3 | 13/05/2023 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Carrick | 2150m | Good | B E Fidler | 0 |
| 1.5L | $0.00 | |
2/4 | 30/10/2022 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Mount Gambier | 1780m | Bill Drury | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 |