Mildura Race 2 - Zilzie Wines Pace
ESCOBAR NZ (9) is racing well having put three top-three finishes together including a win from a similar draw here two back. Eases back in grade on last week's third. Has strong claims. CHEERS POVERTY (6) has put together a series of top-four finishes and record back-to-back wins at this venue earlier in the campaign. Major player. RONZEL MICKY (8) only beat one home last week but came from this barrier to win here prior so can bounce back. WATCHTHECLOCK (3) draws well and is heading the right way, improving last time out to finish a close second at this venue.

Driver: Cassandra O'Brien
Stats
Comments
Didn't do much last start, was driven from back in the field when 7th (Fr5) over 2190m at this track, at the bell was 7th-18.8 beaten 17 m by Miki Mark (2:43.50) in NR up to 49 on December 30 at $81. Before that 10th (Sr5) over 1790m at this track, beaten 25 m by Sunshine Warrior (2:13.00) in NR up to 39 on December 26 at $51. Comes into this in ordinary form. Needs to lift.
Last Starts 9 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/9 | 30/12/2025 | 4 | NR up to 49 | $4,000.00 | Mildura | 2190m | Neutral | Cassandra O'Brien | 2:00.1 | 5 |
| 17.2L | $81.00 |
| 10/11 | 26/12/2025 | 16 | NR up to 39 | $4,000.00 | Mildura | 1790m | Neutral | Cassandra O'Brien | 1:59.5 | 5 |
| 27.1L | $51.00 |
| 4/9 | 10/12/2025 | 7 | NR up to 49 | $4,000.00 | Mildura | 1790m | Neutral | Cassandra O'Brien | 1:59.7 | 1 |
| 6.8L | $16.00 |
| 5/8 | 03/12/2025 | 7 | NR up to 39 | $4,000.00 | Mildura | 2190m | Neutral | Ryan Backhouse | 1:59.7 | 5 |
| 43.8L | $9.50 |
| 5/11 | 26/11/2025 | 5 | NR up to 49 | $4,000.00 | Mildura | 2190m | Neutral | Connor Clarke | 2:00.9 | 2 |
| 14.1L | $7.50 |
| 2/8 | 21/11/2025 | 9 | NR up to 49 | $4,000.00 | Mildura | 1790m | Neutral | Luke Dunne | 1:58.4 | 4 |
| 4.1L | $4.00 |
| 4/5 | 07/07/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Mildura | 2190m | Cassandra O'Brien | 0 |
| 7L | $0.00 | ||
| 3/6 | 19/05/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Mildura | 2190m | Cassandra O'Brien | 0 |
| 13L | $0.00 |

Driver: Luke Dunne
Stats
Comments
Last start surrendered the lead and finished 4th (Fr4) over 2190m after showing early speed at this track, at the bell was 2nd-4 beaten 4 m by Our Master Play (2:42.90) in NR up to 49 on December 30 at $5.50. At the start before 8th (Fr5) over 1790m after showing early speed at this track was 3rd-5.6 at the bell, beaten 15 m by Ronzel Micky (2:12.50) in NR 40 to 49 on December 26 at $11. A good showing is on the cards.
Last Starts 9 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/8 | 30/12/2025 | 4 | NR up to 49 | $4,000.00 | Mildura | 2190m | Neutral | Luke Dunne | 1:59.7 | 4 |
| 4.1L | $5.50 |
| 8/8 | 26/12/2025 | 16 | NR 40 to 49 | $4,000.00 | Mildura | 1790m | Neutral | Luke Dunne | 1:59.1 | 5 |
| 15.9L | $11.00 |
| 3/11 | 10/12/2025 | 7 | NR up to 49 | $4,000.00 | Mildura | 1790m | Neutral | Luke Dunne | 1:59.1 | 1 |
| 8.7L | $11.00 |
| 8/11 | 03/12/2025 | 21 | NR 40 to 49 | $4,000.00 | Mildura | 1790m | Neutral | Boris Devcic | 1:58.9 | 3 |
| 26.3L | $26.00 |
| 1/4 | 01/12/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Mildura | 1750m | Boris Devcic | 0 |
| 25L | $0.00 | ||
| 8/8 | 12/11/2025 | 5 | NR up to 49 | $4,000.00 | Mildura | 2190m | Neutral | Boris Devcic | 1:59.6 | 4 |
| 51.6L | $6.50 |
| 3/10 | 07/11/2025 | 7 | NR 50 to 59 | $6,000.00 | Mildura | 1790m | Neutral | Boris Devcic | 1:58.2 | 3 |
| 8.7L | $81.00 |
| 1/4 | 18/08/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Mildura | 2190m | Luke Watson | 0 |
| 3L | $0.00 |

Driver: Corey Johnson
Stats
Comments
Improved last start with a game effort when 2nd (Fr4) over 1790m after showing early speed at this track was 2nd-2.4 at the bell, beaten a head by Ronzel Micky (2:12.50) in NR 40 to 49 on December 26 at $7. Another bold showing expected.
Last Starts 13 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/8 | 26/12/2025 | 16 | NR 40 to 49 | $4,000.00 | Mildura | 1790m | Neutral | Corey Johnson | 1:59.1 | 4 |
| 0.2L | $7.00 |
| 5/11 | 10/12/2025 | 7 | NR up to 49 | $4,000.00 | Mildura | 1790m | Neutral | Corey Johnson | 1:59.1 | 2 |
| 13.9L | $12.00 |
| 7/11 | 03/12/2025 | 7 | NR 40 to 49 | $4,000.00 | Mildura | 1790m | Neutral | George Chamouras | 1:58.9 | 2 |
| 7.3L | $23.00 |
| 9/9 | 26/11/2025 | 5 | NR up to 49 | $4,000.00 | Mildura | 2190m | Neutral | Corey Johnson | 1:59.9 | 4 |
| 31.1L | $8.00 |
| 7/10 | 21/11/2025 | 14 | NR up to 49 | $4,000.00 | Mildura | 1790m | Neutral | Connor Clarke | 1:58.3 | 1 |
| 14.5L | $18.00 |
| 7/10 | 07/11/2025 | 17 | NR 50 to 59 | $6,000.00 | Mildura | 1790m | Neutral | Corey Johnson | 1:58.2 | 2 |
| 13.7L | $8.00 |
| 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: Ryan Backhouse
Stats
Comments
Returns from the paddock. Previously first up won by 1.3 m as favourite after showing early speed, (Fr4) at Globe Derby Park (2:11.70) beating Heston Blue Streak in NR 51 to 58 on May 25 2024 at $2.90. Keep safe fresh.
Last Starts 79 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/8 | 21/10/2025 | 14 | NR 50 to 59 | $6,000.00 | Mildura | 2190m | Neutral | Ryan Backhouse | 2:01.0 | 4 |
| 4.2L | $23.00 |
| 8/8 | 07/10/2025 | 7 | NR 50 to 64 | $7,000.00 | Mildura | 1790m | Neutral | Andrew Vozlic | 1:59.2 | 5 |
| 33.5L | $151.00 |
| 5/8 | 30/09/2025 | 7 | NR 50 to 55 | $8,000.00 | Mildura | 1790m | Neutral | Ryan Backhouse | 1:59.0 | 5 |
| 7.0L | $34.00 |
| 6/7 | 23/09/2025 | 4 | NR 50 to 55 | $6,000.00 | Mildura | 2190m | Neutral | Brent Murphy | 1:59.7 | 5 |
| 18.8L | $101.00 |
| 5/11 | 19/09/2025 | 7 | NR 50 to 55 | $6,000.00 | Mildura | 1790m | Neutral | E M Adams | 2:00.3 | 2 |
| 12.2L | $81.00 |
| 6/9 | 12/09/2025 | 7 | NR 50 to 55 | $6,000.00 | Mildura | 1790m | Neutral | Brent Murphy | 2:00.4 | 5 |
| 14.2L | $41.00 |
| 4/6 | 22/05/2022 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Byford | 2150m | Good | J J Rigoli | 0 |
| 13.9L | $0.00 |

Driver: Wayne Hill
Stats
Comments
Last start was well back in the run when 6th (Fr6) over 1790m after being wide early at this track beaten 25 m by Foxy Two Gloves (2:11.30) in NR 50 to 55 on December 30 at $13. At the start before 9th (Fr4) over 2190m after showing early speed at this track, at the bell was 5th-4.8 beaten 18 m by Cotchinellie (2:47.10) in NR 50 to 61 on December 26 at $11. No surprise if he turned things around.
Last Starts 9 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/8 | 30/12/2025 | 4 | NR 50 to 55 | $6,000.00 | Mildura | 1790m | Neutral | Wayne Hill | 1:58.0 | 6 |
| 25.3L | $13.00 |
| 9/9 | 26/12/2025 | 16 | NR 50 to 61 | $7,000.00 | Mildura | 2190m | Neutral | Boris Devcic | 2:02.8 | 4 |
| 18.7L | $11.00 |
| 2/10 | 10/12/2025 | 19 | NR 50 to 55 | $6,000.00 | Mildura | 2190m | Neutral | Wayne Hill | 1:59.3 | 3 |
| 4.0L | $3.80 |
| 2/5 | 01/12/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Mildura | 1750m | Boris Devcic | 0 |
| 6L | $0.00 | ||
| 8/9 | 21/11/2025 | 14 | NR up to 47 | $9,790.00 | Wagga | 2270m | Fast | Blake Jones | 1:57.9 | 4 |
| 7.0L | $6.00 |
| 10/10 | 07/11/2025 | 7 | NR up to 50 | $9,790.00 | Young | 2100m | Neutral | Codi Rauchenberger | 1:59.6 | 3 |
| 30.5L | $3.20 |
| 2/9 | 31/10/2025 | 10 | NR up to 47 | $9,790.00 | Wagga | 1740m | Fast | Blake Jones | 1:55.2 | 2 |
| 1.9L | $4.20 |
| 4/7 | 12/09/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Wagga | 1740m | Ky Bloomfield | 0 |
| 5.2L | $0.00 |

Driver: Alex Ashwood
Stats
Comments
Last start 4th (Fr3) over 1790m after showing early speed at this track was 7th-9.4 at the bell, beaten 18 m by Foxy Two Gloves (2:11.30) in NR 50 to 55 on December 30 at $4.40. Before that, 4th (Sr1) over 2190m at this track, at the bell was 4th-4.4 beaten 8 m by Cotchinellie (2:47.10) in NR 50 to 61 on December 26 at $8. Strong claims.
Last Starts 9 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/8 | 30/12/2025 | 4 | NR 50 to 55 | $6,000.00 | Mildura | 1790m | Neutral | Alex Ashwood | 1:58.0 | 3 |
| 18.7L | $4.40 |
| 4/9 | 26/12/2025 | 10 | NR 50 to 61 | $7,000.00 | Mildura | 2190m | Neutral | Alex Ashwood | 2:02.8 | 1 |
| 8.4L | $8.00 |
| 3/10 | 16/12/2025 | 6 | NR 40 to 50 | $6,000.00 | Swan Hill | 1750m | Neutral | Alex Ashwood | 1:55.9 | 4 |
| 1.2L | $3.70 |
| 10/10 | 10/12/2025 | 14 | NR 50 to 55 | $6,000.00 | Mildura | 2190m | Neutral | Jack Laugher | 1:59.3 | 4 |
| 23.6L | $14.00 |
| 1/9 | 26/11/2025 | 5 | NR up to 49 | $4,000.00 | Mildura | 2190m | Neutral | Alex Ashwood | 1:59.9 | 4 |
| 2.0L | $2.25 |
| 1/9 | 21/11/2025 | 14 | NR up to 49 | $4,000.00 | Mildura | 1790m | Neutral | Alex Ashwood | 1:58.8 | 5 |
| 6.8L | $3.70 |
| 4/6 | 17/07/2023 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Mildura | 1790m | A P Vozlic | 0 |
| 59.6L | $0.00 | ||
| 3/8 | 10/10/2021 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Globe Derby | 1800m | M J Whelan | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 |

Driver: Connor Clarke
Stats
Comments
Good performance when beaten by 5.5 m finishing fourth behind Escobar at this track over 1790m in a NR 40 to 49 on December 26 at $10. Then a handy effort when a close second behind Our Master Play at this track over 2190m in a NR up to 49 on December 30 at $4.40. Working towards a win.
Last Starts 9 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/8 | 30/12/2025 | 4 | NR up to 49 | $4,000.00 | Mildura | 2190m | Neutral | Ellen Tormey | 1:59.7 | 3 |
| 0.1L | $4.40 |
| 4/8 | 26/12/2025 | 16 | NR 40 to 49 | $4,000.00 | Mildura | 1790m | Neutral | Ellen Tormey | 1:59.6 | 5 |
| 5.4L | $10.00 |
| 8/11 | 10/12/2025 | 7 | NR up to 45 | $7,000.00 | Mildura | 2190m | Neutral | Andrew Vozlic | 1:58.7 | 4 |
| 34.8L | $51.00 |
| 3/8 | 03/12/2025 | 7 | NR up to 45 | $4,000.00 | Mildura | 2190m | Neutral | Jack Laugher | 2:00.3 | 1 |
| 2.7L | $5.00 |
| 8/9 | 26/11/2025 | 5 | NR up to 49 | $4,000.00 | Mildura | 2190m | Neutral | Connor Clarke | 1:59.9 | 3 |
| 29.9L | $7.50 |
| 3/9 | 21/11/2025 | 9 | NR up to 49 | $4,000.00 | Mildura | 1790m | Neutral | Ellen Tormey | 1:58.8 | 4 |
| 7.7L | $2.25 |
| 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: Jack Laugher
Stats
Comments
Failed to impress last start; 7th (Sr1) over 2190m at this track was 6th-9.6 at the bell, beaten 7 m by Our Master Play (2:42.90) in NR up to 49 on December 30 at $4.60. Showed ability the run before when she failed to make any headway until the straight; raced back and made ground from the turn; won by a head (Sr2) at this track (2:12.50) beating Watchtheclock in NR 40 to 49 on December 26 at $7 at the bell was 7th-18.4. Rates highly. Major player with even luck.
Last Starts 9 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/8 | 30/12/2025 | 4 | NR up to 49 | $4,000.00 | Mildura | 2190m | Neutral | Jack Laugher | 1:59.7 | 1 |
| 7.4L | $4.60 |
| 1/8 | 26/12/2025 | 10 | NR 40 to 49 | $4,000.00 | Mildura | 1790m | Neutral | Jack Laugher | 1:59.1 | 2 |
| 0.2L | $7.00 |
| 2/10 | 16/12/2025 | 6 | NR 40 to 50 | $6,000.00 | Swan Hill | 1750m | Neutral | Jack Laugher | 1:55.9 | 3 |
| 0.2L | $12.00 |
| 11/11 | 10/12/2025 | 7 | NR up to 49 | $4,000.00 | Mildura | 1790m | Neutral | Jack Laugher | 1:59.1 | 4 |
| 29.1L | $2.70 |
| 1/11 | 03/12/2025 | 7 | NR 40 to 49 | $4,000.00 | Mildura | 1790m | Neutral | Jack Laugher | 1:58.9 | 4 |
| 2.1L | $1.90 |
| 3/9 | 26/11/2025 | 5 | NR up to 49 | $4,000.00 | Mildura | 2190m | Neutral | Jack Laugher | 1:59.9 | 5 |
| 5.6L | $5.00 |
| 2/7 | 06/05/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Mildura | 2190m | D J Locke | 0 |
| 3L | $0.00 | ||
| 5/5 | 23/11/2022 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Mildura | 1790m | D J Locke | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 |

Driver: Ellen Tormey
Stats
Comments
Last start was well beaten into third behind Midnight Pirate at this track over 1790m in a NR 50 to 55 on December 30 at $10. Performed better the start before where he tracked on the speed and boxed on steadily; won by 1.2 m as favourite (Sr2) at this track (2:13.00) beating Robert Crocka in NR 40 to 49 on December 26 at $1.70 at the bell was 2nd-3.2. Tricky draw but with even luck can go close.
Last Starts 9 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/7 | 30/12/2025 | 4 | NR 50 to 55 | $6,000.00 | Mildura | 1790m | Neutral | Ellen Tormey | 1:56.7 | 4 |
| 16.6L | $10.00 |
| 1/8 | 26/12/2025 | 10 | NR 40 to 49 | $4,000.00 | Mildura | 1790m | Neutral | Alex Ashwood | 1:59.6 | 2 |
| 1.2L | $1.70 |
| 3/11 | 16/12/2025 | 6 | NR 50 to 55 | $6,000.00 | Swan Hill | 1750m | Neutral | Alex Ashwood | 1:54.7 | 2 |
| 5.1L | $8.50 |
| 4/11 | 10/12/2025 | 7 | NR up to 49 | $4,000.00 | Mildura | 1790m | Neutral | Ellen Tormey | 1:59.1 | 5 |
| 11.5L | $8.00 |
| 5/10 | 03/12/2025 | 7 | NR 50 to 59 | $7,000.00 | Mildura | 1790m | Neutral | Luke Dunne | 1:57.1 | 2 |
| 12.6L | $2.40 |
| 5/8 | 26/11/2025 | 5 | NR 50 to 55 | $6,000.00 | Mildura | 1790m | Neutral | Ellen Tormey | 1:58.9 | 4 |
| 3.8L | $11.00 |
| 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 |