Mildura Race 4 - Mildura Trots Family Night 23Rd Jan Pace
ROBERT CROCKA (3) is going about his business in good style with close seconds in both starts since coming from the back line to win at this venue. Should have no excuses from this advantageous draw. APOLOGY ACCEPTED (6) was far from disgraced from the back row last week and the prior form reads well including a win at this circuit and distance last month. Can make an impact. LOVE TO DEAL (7) didn't do a bad job when fourth at Echuca last time out. Draws for a trail and is a player if she gets the gaps. UNCUT GEM (5) is a chance after finishing third here last time out.

Driver: Shane Smith
Stats
Comments
Last start 4th (Sr4) over 1790m at this track, at the bell was 6th-8.6 beaten 8 m by Sunshine Warrior (2:13.00) in NR up to 39 on December 26 at $10. Two runs back 2nd (Fr3) over 1790m after showing early pace at this track was leading by 0.4 at the bell, beaten 3 m by Robert Crocka (2:13.10) in NR up to 49 on December 10 at $18. Facing a tough assignment.
Last Starts 13 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/11 | 26/12/2025 | 16 | NR up to 39 | $4,000.00 | Mildura | 1790m | Neutral | Shane Smith | 1:59.5 | 4 |
| 8.7L | $10.00 |
| 2/9 | 10/12/2025 | 28 | NR up to 49 | $4,000.00 | Mildura | 1790m | Neutral | Shane Smith | 1:59.7 | 3 |
| 3.0L | $18.00 |
| 6/10 | 12/11/2025 | 22 | NR up to 44 | $4,000.00 | Mildura | 1790m | Neutral | Shane Smith | 1:58.9 | 1 |
| 14.1L | $81.00 |
| 0/9 | 21/10/2025 | 14 | NR up to 49 | $4,000.00 | Mildura | 2190m | Neutral | Shane Smith | 2:01.7 | 1 |
| 99.0L | $9.00 |
| 5/8 | 07/10/2025 | 7 | NR up to 49 | $4,000.00 | Mildura | 1790m | Neutral | Shane Smith | 1:58.7 | 3 |
| 24.2L | $41.00 |
| 7/9 | 30/09/2025 | 7 | NR up to 49 | $4,000.00 | Mildura | 2190m | Neutral | Shane Smith | 2:02.0 | 6 |
| 22.5L | $101.00 |
| 2/5 | 15/09/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Mildura | 2190m | Shane Smith | 0 |
| 20L | $0.00 | ||
| 5/5 | 03/11/2022 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Mildura | 1790m | S A Smith | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 |

Driver: Jack Laugher
Stats
Comments
Last start 5th (Sr2) over 2190m at this track, at the bell was 6th-18.4 beaten 6 m by Miki Mark (2:43.50) in NR up to 49 on December 30 at $14. At her previous start 7th (Fr4) over 1790m at this track was 6th-11.8 at the bell, beaten 10 m by Escobar (2:13.00) in NR 40 to 49 on December 26 at $23. Draws for a good showing.
Last Starts 9 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/9 | 30/12/2025 | 4 | NR up to 49 | $4,000.00 | Mildura | 2190m | Neutral | Wayne Hill | 2:00.1 | 2 |
| 6.0L | $14.00 |
| 7/8 | 26/12/2025 | 16 | NR 40 to 49 | $4,000.00 | Mildura | 1790m | Neutral | Wayne Hill | 1:59.6 | 4 |
| 10.9L | $23.00 |
| 9/11 | 10/12/2025 | 7 | NR up to 45 | $7,000.00 | Mildura | 2190m | Neutral | Shane Smith | 1:58.7 | 2 |
| 38.9L | $41.00 |
| 2/8 | 03/12/2025 | 7 | NR up to 45 | $4,000.00 | Mildura | 2190m | Neutral | Ryan Backhouse | 2:00.3 | 2 |
| 1.7L | $26.00 |
| 1/7 | 26/11/2025 | 5 | 0-3 WINS | $6,000.00 | Mildura | 2190m | Neutral | Ellen Tormey | 2:02.3 | 1 |
| 2.4L | $8.00 |
| 5/11 | 21/11/2025 | 9 | NR up to 44 | $7,000.00 | Mildura | 1790m | Neutral | Ellen Tormey | 1:58.1 | 4 |
| 9.2L | $11.00 |
| 6/7 | 15/12/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Horsham | 2200m | R T Conway | 0 |
| 5.5L | $0.00 | ||
| 4/5 | 30/11/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Maryborough | 2190m | R Conway | 0 |
| 1L | $0.00 |

Driver: Alex Ashwood
Stats
Comments
Not far away at the last couple starts; Finished 2 m second behind Miki Mark at this track over 2190m NR up to 49 last start. Before that was beaten 1.2 metres second again at this track over 1790m in NR 40 to 49 on December 26. Has a nice draw and 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/9 | 30/12/2025 | 4 | NR up to 49 | $4,000.00 | Mildura | 2190m | Neutral | Alex Ashwood | 2:00.1 | 3 |
| 1.9L | $6.00 |
| 2/8 | 26/12/2025 | 16 | NR 40 to 49 | $4,000.00 | Mildura | 1790m | Neutral | Jack Laugher | 1:59.6 | 3 |
| 1.2L | $7.50 |
| 1/9 | 10/12/2025 | 7 | NR up to 49 | $4,000.00 | Mildura | 1790m | Neutral | Ryan Backhouse | 1:59.7 | 2 |
| 3.0L | $6.00 |
| 4/11 | 03/12/2025 | 7 | NR 40 to 49 | $4,000.00 | Mildura | 1790m | Neutral | Luke Dunne | 1:58.9 | 1 |
| 3.7L | $7.00 |
| 2/11 | 26/11/2025 | 5 | NR up to 49 | $4,000.00 | Mildura | 2190m | Neutral | Alex Ashwood | 2:00.9 | 3 |
| 4.2L | $2.90 |
| 1/11 | 21/11/2025 | 9 | NR up to 44 | $7,000.00 | Mildura | 1790m | Neutral | Alex Ashwood | 1:58.1 | 3 |
| 0.2L | $7.00 |
| 1/3 | 15/10/2023 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Ouyen | 2040m | A P Vozlic | 0 |
| 12L | $0.00 | ||
| 1/5 | 12/01/2022 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Mildura | 1790m | A P Vozlic | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 |

Driver: Luke Dunne
Stats
Comments
Last start 8th (Fr2) over 2190m at this track beaten 55 m by Our Master Play (2:42.90) in NR up to 49 on December 30 at $10. At his previous start 6th (Fr1) over 1790m at this track, at the bell was 4th-7.2 beaten 10 m by Ronzel Micky (2:12.50) in NR 40 to 49 on December 26 at $5. Could show more.
Last Starts 9 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/8 | 30/12/2025 | 4 | NR up to 49 | $4,000.00 | Mildura | 2190m | Neutral | Wayne Hill | 1:59.7 | 2 |
| 57.3L | $10.00 |
| 6/8 | 26/12/2025 | 10 | NR 40 to 49 | $4,000.00 | Mildura | 1790m | Neutral | Wayne Hill | 1:59.1 | 1 |
| 10.8L | $5.00 |
| 6/10 | 16/12/2025 | 6 | NR 40 to 50 | $6,000.00 | Swan Hill | 1750m | Neutral | Luke Dunne | 1:55.9 | 1 |
| 9.1L | $7.00 |
| 9/11 | 10/12/2025 | 7 | NR up to 49 | $4,000.00 | Mildura | 1790m | Neutral | Andrew Vozlic | 1:59.1 | 6 |
| 26.1L | $151.00 |
| 3/11 | 03/12/2025 | 7 | NR 40 to 49 | $4,000.00 | Mildura | 1790m | Neutral | Jordan Leedham | 1:58.9 | 1 |
| 3.5L | $6.50 |
| 4/9 | 26/11/2025 | 5 | NR up to 49 | $4,000.00 | Mildura | 2190m | Neutral | Brent Murphy | 1:59.9 | 3 |
| 8.5L | $41.00 |
| 2/5 | 20/05/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Mildura | 1790m | R C Backhouse | 0 |
| 3L | $0.00 | ||
| 5/6 | 04/03/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Mildura | 1790m | L Watson | 0 |
| 15L | $0.00 |

Driver: Connor Clarke
Stats
Comments
Two back was well beaten into fourth after a quick start, behind Always On Safari at this track over 2190m in a 0-3 WINS on December 26 at $23. Then a handy effort when beaten by 4.5 m finishing third behind Miki Mark at this track over 2190m in a NR up to 49 on December 30 at $15. Rates highly. Can play a role in the finish.
Last Starts 9 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/9 | 30/12/2025 | 4 | NR up to 49 | $4,000.00 | Mildura | 2190m | Neutral | Jack Laugher | 2:00.1 | 1 |
| 4.6L | $15.00 |
| 4/8 | 26/12/2025 | 10 | 0-3 WINS | $6,000.00 | Mildura | 2190m | Neutral | Alex Ashwood | 2:00.1 | 3 |
| 20.2L | $23.00 |
| 9/9 | 16/12/2025 | 6 | NR 40 to 50 | $6,000.00 | Swan Hill | 1750m | Neutral | Jack Laugher | 1:56.3 | 5 |
| 30.7L | $71.00 |
| 3/9 | 10/12/2025 | 7 | NR up to 49 | $4,000.00 | Mildura | 1790m | Neutral | Jack Laugher | 1:59.7 | 3 |
| 3.2L | $11.00 |
| 6/8 | 03/12/2025 | 7 | 0-3 WINS | $6,000.00 | Mildura | 1790m | Neutral | Ellen Tormey | 1:59.8 | 1 |
| 4.1L | $21.00 |
| 3/7 | 26/11/2025 | 5 | 0-3 WINS | $6,000.00 | Mildura | 2190m | Neutral | Alex Ashwood | 2:02.3 | 3 |
| 3.6L | $8.00 |
| 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 |

Driver: Ellen Tormey
Stats
Comments
Recent form below what he is capable of. Last start 6th (Sr2) over 2190m at this track was 2nd-3.8 at the bell, beaten 7 m by Our Master Play (2:42.90) in NR up to 49 on December 30 at $6. The run prior 5th (Fr2) over 1790m at this track was 6th-14 at the bell, beaten 6 m by Ronzel Micky (2:12.50) in NR 40 to 49 on December 26 at $6.50. Worth another chance. Can be in the finish if he finds his best.
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 up to 49 | $4,000.00 | Mildura | 2190m | Neutral | Corey Johnson | 1:59.7 | 2 |
| 7.3L | $6.00 |
| 5/8 | 26/12/2025 | 16 | NR 40 to 49 | $4,000.00 | Mildura | 1790m | Neutral | Connor Clarke | 1:59.1 | 2 |
| 6.2L | $6.50 |
| 2/11 | 10/12/2025 | 7 | NR up to 45 | $7,000.00 | Mildura | 2190m | Neutral | Connor Clarke | 1:58.7 | 1 |
| 1.4L | $7.00 |
| 1/8 | 03/12/2025 | 7 | NR up to 45 | $4,000.00 | Mildura | 2190m | Neutral | Ellen Tormey | 2:00.3 | 2 |
| 1.7L | $2.90 |
| 0/11 | 26/11/2025 | 5 | NR up to 49 | $4,000.00 | Mildura | 2190m | Neutral | Ellen Tormey | 2:00.9 | 4 |
| 99.0L | $2.90 |
| 3/11 | 21/11/2025 | 9 | NR up to 44 | $7,000.00 | Mildura | 1790m | Neutral | Ryan Backhouse | 1:58.1 | 4 |
| 5.4L | $9.00 |
| 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: Wayne Hill
Stats
Comments
Last start surrendered the lead and finished 4th (Fr1) over 1755m after showing early pace at Echuca was 3rd-4 at the bell, beaten 5.5 m by Specta (2:07.60) in NR up to 55 on January 1 at $15. Before that, 5th (Sr2) over 1800m at Globe Derby Park beaten 9 m by Torque Intheusa (2:11.60) in NR 41 to 45 on December 27 at $34. Capable of testing this field.
Last Starts 7 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/11 | 01/01/2026 | 5 | NR up to 55 | $6,000.00 | Echuca | 1755m | Neutral | Damian Wilson | 1:57.0 | 1 |
| 5.6L | $15.00 |
| 5/10 | 27/12/2025 | 7 | NR 41 to 45 | $7,000.00 | Globe Derby | 1800m | Neutral | Wayne Hill | 1:57.7 | 2 |
| 9.7L | $34.00 |
| 6/9 | 20/12/2025 | 5 | NR up to 49 | $4,500.00 | Globe Derby | 1800m | Neutral | Wayne Hill | 1:56.9 | 1 |
| 10.2L | $5.50 |
| 2/9 | 15/12/2025 | 5 | NR up to 45 | $4,500.00 | Globe Derby | 1800m | Neutral | Wayne Hill | 1:58.2 | 2 |
| 4.2L | $3.90 |
| 1/11 | 10/12/2025 | 7 | NR up to 45 | $7,000.00 | Mildura | 2190m | Neutral | Wayne Hill | 1:58.7 | 4 |
| 1.4L | $11.00 |
| 4/8 | 03/12/2025 | 4 | NR up to 45 | $4,000.00 | Mildura | 2190m | Neutral | Jordan Leedham | 2:00.3 | 4 |
| 4.5L | $6.00 |
| 2/4 | 02/09/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Mildura | 2190m | L Watson | 0 |
| 2L | $0.00 | ||
| 4/4 | 20/08/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Mildura | 1790m | L Watson | 0 |
| 18L | $0.00 |

Driver: Corey Johnson
Stats
Comments
Last start 7th (Fr3) over 1790m at this track was 5th-10 at the bell, beaten 11 m by Ronzel Micky (2:12.50) in NR 40 to 49 on December 26 at $7. Before that, was driven from back in the field when 6th (Fr6) over 2190m at this track, at the bell was 11th-19 beaten 12 m by Love To Deal (2:41.50) in NR up to 45 on December 10 at $10. Among the chances.
Last Starts 13 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/8 | 26/12/2025 | 16 | NR 40 to 49 | $4,000.00 | Mildura | 1790m | Neutral | Aaron Dunn | 1:59.1 | 3 |
| 11.6L | $7.00 |
| 6/11 | 10/12/2025 | 7 | NR up to 45 | $7,000.00 | Mildura | 2190m | Neutral | Corey Johnson | 1:58.7 | 6 |
| 12.2L | $10.00 |
| 2/7 | 03/12/2025 | 7 | NR up to 45 | $4,000.00 | Mildura | 2190m | Neutral | Luke Dunne | 1:58.9 | 1 |
| 2.8L | $2.40 |
| 2/9 | 26/11/2025 | 26 | NR up to 49 | $4,000.00 | Mildura | 2190m | Neutral | Luke Dunne | 1:59.9 | 1 |
| 2.0L | $6.00 |
| 3/6 | 17/11/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Mildura | 1790m | D J Weinert | 0 |
| 2.2L | $0.00 | ||
| 12/12 | 31/10/2025 | 10 | NR up to 49 | $7,000.00 | Swan Hill | 1750m | Neutral | Corey Johnson | 1:55.7 | 3 |
| 400.6L | $17.00 |
| 2/7 | 21/10/2025 | 14 | NR up to 49 | $4,000.00 | Mildura | 1790m | Neutral | Luke Dunne | 1:59.2 | 1 |
| 3.7L | $4.20 |
| 4/4 | 28/08/2022 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Mildura | 1790m | D J Weinert | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 |

Driver: Ryan Backhouse
Stats
Comments
Didn't do much last time out, 5th (Fr1) over 2190m at this track, at the bell was 5th-8.2 beaten 5 m by Our Master Play (2:42.90) in NR up to 49 on December 30 at $61. Before that was driven from back in the field when 8th (Fr5) over 1800m at Globe Derby Park beaten 25 m by React To Beauty (2:13.10) in NR up to 40 on December 17 at $11. Has the task ahead.
Last Starts 9 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/8 | 30/12/2025 | 13 | NR up to 49 | $4,000.00 | Mildura | 2190m | Neutral | Ryan Backhouse | 1:59.7 | 1 |
| 4.9L | $61.00 |
| 8/10 | 17/12/2025 | 14 | NR up to 40 | $4,500.00 | Globe Derby | 1800m | Neutral | Ryan Hryhorec | 1:59.0 | 5 |
| 26.3L | $11.00 |
| 7/8 | 03/12/2025 | 198 | 0-3 WINS | $6,000.00 | Mildura | 1790m | Neutral | Ryan Backhouse | 1:59.8 | 3 |
| 5.8L | $34.00 |
| 6/8 | 19/05/2025 | 7 | NR up to 40 | $3,000.00 | Globe Derby | 1800m | Neutral | D A Smith | 2:01.1 | 3 |
| 13.0L | $11.00 |
| 7/10 | 12/05/2025 | 7 | NR up to 40 GROUP | $4,500.00 | Globe Derby | 2230m | Neutral | Dean Girardi | 2:00.6 | 4 |
| 19.1L | $17.00 |
| 5/8 | 05/05/2025 | 13 | NR up to 40 | $4,500.00 | Globe Derby | 1800m | Neutral | Dean Girardi | 2:00.9 | 4 |
| 7.0L | $3.80 |
| 6/8 | 13/04/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Gawler | 2070m | Dean Girardi | 0 |
| 0.2L | $0.00 | ||
| 3/4 | 23/02/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Globe Derby | 1800m | David Smith | 0 |
| 50L | $0.00 |