Mildura Race 6 - Australian Pacing Gold Pace
MODERN GINGER (8) was a winner here in November and looks close to another success having finished third in the last two outings, the latest over this distance when beaten 4.3 metres. With even luck from the back row he could break through. CARLISLE CRUISER (2) came from the back row and finished third last start having won two of his previous four attempts at this circuit and distance. Should enjoy a nice run from this favourable starting position. Big chance. AMERICAN BOXER (1) gets the ace draw and is on the radar after his last-start fourth from a wide barrier. COTCHINELLIE (3) goes up in grade but must be included after winning his past two starts here, the latest from this barrier.

Driver: Luke Dunne
Stats
Comments
Last start 4th (Fr5) over 1790m after showing early speed at this track, at the bell was 2nd-0.14 beaten 17 m by Midnight Pirate (2:09.80) in NR 50 to 55 on December 30 at $10. Before that, surrendered the lead and finished 8th (Fr6) over 2190m after showing early pace at this track beaten 21 m by Carlisle Cruiser (2:42.40) in NR 50 to 55 on December 10 at $19. The ace draw brings him right into contention.
Last Starts 9 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/7 | 30/12/2025 | 20 | NR 50 to 55 | $6,000.00 | Mildura | 1790m | Neutral | Ryan Backhouse | 1:56.7 | 5 |
| 17.0L | $10.00 |
| 8/10 | 10/12/2025 | 7 | NR 50 to 55 | $6,000.00 | Mildura | 2190m | Neutral | Connor Clarke | 1:59.3 | 6 |
| 21.6L | $19.00 |
| 3/9 | 03/12/2025 | 7 | NR 50 to 59 | $7,000.00 | Mildura | 1790m | Neutral | Ryan Backhouse | 1:56.8 | 2 |
| 3.3L | $12.00 |
| 2/8 | 26/11/2025 | 35 | NR 50 to 55 | $6,000.00 | Mildura | 1790m | Neutral | Ryan Backhouse | 1:58.9 | 2 |
| 1.8L | $7.50 |
| 6/8 | 22/10/2025 | 15 | NR 47 to 54 | $3,000.00 | Globe Derby | 1800m | Neutral | Ryan Backhouse | 1:59.6 | 1 |
| 10.8L | $9.00 |
| 1/8 | 07/10/2025 | 14 | NR 50 to 64 | $7,000.00 | Mildura | 1790m | Neutral | Ryan Backhouse | 1:59.2 | 3 |
| 1.6L | $8.00 |
| 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: Luke Watson
Stats
Comments
Last start was well beaten into third behind Good Boots Bindi at this track over 2190m in a NR 50 to 61 on December 26 at $23. Performed better the start before where he ran on from midfield and posted a big 4 m win (Sr2) at this track (2:42.40) beating Mason Dixon Line in NR 50 to 55 on December 10 at $21 at the bell was 5th-7.4. Draws for another strong showing.
Last Starts 13 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/9 | 26/12/2025 | 16 | NR 50 to 61 | $7,000.00 | Mildura | 2190m | Neutral | Luke Watson | 1:57.5 | 2 |
| 20.0L | $23.00 |
| 1/10 | 10/12/2025 | 14 | NR 50 to 55 | $6,000.00 | Mildura | 2190m | Neutral | Luke Watson | 1:59.3 | 2 |
| 4.0L | $21.00 |
| 6/7 | 26/11/2025 | 5 | NR 56 to 64 | $7,000.00 | Mildura | 2190m | Neutral | Luke Watson | 1:59.9 | 2 |
| 48.2L | $5.00 |
| 6/11 | 21/11/2025 | 9 | NR 50 to 59 | $6,000.00 | Mildura | 2190m | Neutral | Luke Watson | 1:59.2 | 5 |
| 13.0L | $12.00 |
| 1/10 | 12/11/2025 | 12 | NR 50 to 55 | $6,000.00 | Mildura | 2190m | Neutral | Luke Watson | 1:58.6 | 1 |
| 9.3L | $9.50 |
| 10/10 | 31/10/2025 | 38 | NR 55 to 64 | $7,000.00 | Swan Hill | 1750m | Neutral | Luke Watson | 1:52.3 | 1 |
| 79.9L | $21.00 |
| 1/5 | 21/10/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Mildura | 1790m | Luke Watson | 0 |
| 2L | $0.00 | ||
| 1/5 | 06/10/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Mildura | 2190m | Luke Watson | 0 |
| 4L | $0.00 |

Driver: Ellen Tormey
Stats
Comments
Chasing a hat-trick. Last start won by 2.5 m when quickly away, (Fr3) at this track (2:13.90) beating Thebucksonyou in NR 50 to 55 on December 30 at $13 at the bell was leading 0.2. Hard to leave out on current form. Must respect winning form.
Last Starts 9 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/8 | 30/12/2025 | 4 | NR 50 to 55 | $6,000.00 | Mildura | 1790m | Neutral | E M Adams | 2:00.4 | 3 |
| 2.6L | $13.00 |
| 1/9 | 26/12/2025 | 16 | NR 50 to 61 | $7,000.00 | Mildura | 2190m | Neutral | Ellen Tormey | 2:02.8 | 2 |
| 2.7L | $8.00 |
| 9/10 | 10/12/2025 | 7 | NR 50 to 55 | $6,000.00 | Mildura | 2190m | Neutral | Ellen Tormey | 1:59.3 | 1 |
| 21.9L | $7.00 |
| 10/10 | 03/12/2025 | 7 | NR 50 to 59 | $7,000.00 | Mildura | 1790m | Neutral | Ellen Tormey | 1:57.1 | 4 |
| 25.7L | $6.00 |
| 6/8 | 26/11/2025 | 9 | NR 50 to 55 | $6,000.00 | Mildura | 1790m | Neutral | Alex Ashwood | 1:58.9 | 3 |
| 8.1L | $2.50 |
| 7/12 | 17/11/2025 | 8 | 0W/15 0K stake | $8,000.00 | Maryborough | 2190m | Neutral | Tayla French | 1:55.8 | 3 |
| 18.1L | $31.00 |
| 1/2 | 22/06/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Echuca | 2160m | J P Cotchin | 0 |
| 0.2L | $0.00 | ||
| 1/5 | 01/06/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Kyabram | 2130m | J P Cotchin | 0 |
| 4L | $0.00 |

Driver: Kathy Watson
Stats
Comments
Failed to impress last start; 10th (Fr1) over 1790m at this track beaten 55 m by Maxy Wants To Play (2:07.80) in NR 62 to 75 on December 26 at $23. Showed ability the race before when he won by 6 m when driven back in the field, (Fr5) held up early, at this track (2:11.80) beating Thomas Heights in NR 56 to 64 on December 10 at $19 at the bell was 7th-8. In the mix.
Last Starts 13 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10/11 | 26/12/2025 | 16 | NR 62 to 75 | $8,000.00 | Mildura | 1790m | Neutral | Kathy Watson | 1:54.9 | 1 |
| 55.2L | $23.00 |
| 1/8 | 10/12/2025 | 7 | NR 56 to 64 | $7,000.00 | Mildura | 1790m | Neutral | Luke Watson | 1:58.5 | 5 |
| 6.5L | $19.00 |
| 5/9 | 03/12/2025 | 57 | NR 50 to 59 | $7,000.00 | Mildura | 1790m | Neutral | Kathy Watson | 1:56.8 | 4 |
| 7.4L | $81.00 |
| 3/7 | 07/10/2025 | 7 | NR 50 to 64 | $7,000.00 | Mildura | 1790m | Neutral | Luke Watson | 1:58.4 | 1 |
| 2.3L | $18.00 |
| 6/8 | 30/09/2025 | 7 | NR 56 to 64 | $7,000.00 | Mildura | 1790m | Neutral | Luke Watson | 1:57.8 | 3 |
| 12.9L | $13.00 |
| 5/9 | 23/09/2025 | 4 | NR 60 to 80 | $8,000.00 | Mildura | 1790m | Neutral | Kathy Watson | 1:58.4 | 3 |
| 6.4L | $19.00 |
| 3/4 | 30/09/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Mildura | 1790m | Kathy Watson | 0 |
| 5L | $0.00 | ||
| 1/5 | 07/08/2023 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Mildura | 2190m | K M Watson | 0 |
| 0.2L | $0.00 |

Driver: Corey Johnson
Stats
Comments
Last start 9th (Fr3) over 1790m after showing early pace at this track beaten 45 m by Maxy Wants To Play (2:07.80) in NR 62 to 75 on December 26 at $41. At his previous start solid effort when 2nd (Sr1) over 1790m at this track was 6th-5.2 at the bell, beaten 6 m by Caulonia Terror (2:11.80) in NR 56 to 64 on December 10 at $8.50. Could be there at the business end.
Last Starts 13 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9/11 | 26/12/2025 | 16 | NR 62 to 75 | $8,000.00 | Mildura | 1790m | Neutral | Corey Johnson | 1:54.9 | 3 |
| 44.1L | $41.00 |
| 2/8 | 10/12/2025 | 19 | NR 56 to 64 | $7,000.00 | Mildura | 1790m | Neutral | Luke Dunne | 1:58.5 | 1 |
| 6.5L | $8.50 |
| 8/9 | 21/11/2025 | 9 | NR 60 to 75 | $8,000.00 | Mildura | 1790m | Neutral | Jack Laugher | 1:54.9 | 6 |
| 40.9L | $71.00 |
| 7/8 | 12/11/2025 | 5 | NR 65 or better | $8,000.00 | Mildura | 1790m | Neutral | Luke Watson | 1:56.5 | 1 |
| 20.3L | $41.00 |
| 8/8 | 07/11/2025 | 7 | NR 60 to 75 | $8,000.00 | Mildura | 1790m | Neutral | Connor Clarke | 1:54.8 | 4 |
| 32.7L | $26.00 |
| 6/7 | 31/10/2025 | 14 | NR up to 80 | $8,000.00 | Swan Hill | 1750m | Neutral | Corey Johnson | 1:53.3 | 4 |
| 11.1L | $19.00 |
| 1/4 | 17/03/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Mildura | 1790m | Luke Watson | 0 |
| 10L | $0.00 | ||
| 3/5 | 19/02/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Mildura | 2190m | Luke Watson | 0 |
| 24L | $0.00 |

Driver: Ryan Backhouse
Stats
Comments
Didn't do much last start, 9th (Fr2) over 2190m after showing early speed at this track, beaten 60 m by Tough Aint Enough (2:39.70) in NR 65 or better on December 30 at $126. Before that 6th (Fr2) over 2230m after showing early speed at Globe Derby Park, at the bell was 4th-7.2 beaten 7 m by Per Ardua Ad Astra (2:43.30) in No NR on December 17 at $7.50. Finds a few better. Must improve sharply.
Last Starts 9 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9/11 | 30/12/2025 | 13 | NR 65 or better | $10,000.00 | Mildura | 2190m | Neutral | Andrew Vozlic | 1:57.4 | 2 |
| 60.9L | $126.00 |
| 6/6 | 17/12/2025 | 7 | No NR | $4,500.00 | Globe Derby | 2230m | Neutral | S K Hill | 1:57.9 | 2 |
| 7.5L | $7.50 |
| 8/8 | 10/12/2025 | 7 | NR 65 or better | $8,000.00 | Mildura | 1790m | Neutral | Connor Clarke | 1:56.7 | 3 |
| 20.9L | $71.00 |
| 5/8 | 03/12/2025 | 71 | NR 65 or better | $8,000.00 | Mildura | 2190m | Neutral | Connor Clarke | 1:57.3 | 1 |
| 16.5L | $126.00 |
| 2/3 | 17/11/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Mildura | 1790m | Andrew Vozlic | 0 |
| 30L | $0.00 | ||
| 9/9 | 23/09/2025 | 4 | NR 60 to 80 | $8,000.00 | Mildura | 1790m | Neutral | Mark Riseley | 1:58.4 | 6 |
| 21.2L | $151.00 |
| 9/9 | 19/09/2025 | 21 | NR 65 or better | $8,000.00 | Mildura | 1790m | Neutral | E M Adams | 1:56.1 | 2 |
| 39.9L | $101.00 |
| 3/4 | 17/04/2022 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Mildura | 2190m | Aaron Coad | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 |

Driver: Wayne Hill
Stats
Comments
Last start 5th (Fr1) over 2190m after showing early speed at this track, at the bell was 5th-12.6 beaten 8 m by Tough Aint Enough (2:39.70) in NR 65 or better on December 30 at $41. At his previous start good run when 2nd (Fr1) over 2230m after showing early speed at Globe Derby Park was 3rd-4.2 at the bell, beaten 3 m by Per Ardua Ad Astra (2:43.30) in No NR on December 17 at $3.20. Solid prospects.
Last Starts 9 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/11 | 30/12/2025 | 13 | NR 65 or better | $10,000.00 | Mildura | 2190m | Neutral | Corey Johnson | 1:57.4 | 1 |
| 8.7L | $41.00 |
| 2/6 | 17/12/2025 | 7 | No NR | $4,500.00 | Globe Derby | 2230m | Neutral | Wayne Hill | 1:57.9 | 1 |
| 2.9L | $3.20 |
| 7/8 | 10/12/2025 | 50 | NR 65 or better | $8,000.00 | Mildura | 1790m | Neutral | Ryan Backhouse | 1:56.7 | 1 |
| 20.1L | $81.00 |
| 4/5 | 01/12/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Mildura | 1750m | Andrew Vozlic | 0 |
| 31.2L | $0.00 | ||
| 9/9 | 21/10/2025 | 21 | NR 65 or better | $8,000.00 | Mildura | 1790m | Neutral | Michael A Smith | 1:57.3 | 2 |
| 28.2L | $81.00 |
| 6/10 | 30/09/2025 | 7 | NR 65 or better | $8,000.00 | Mildura | 2190m | Neutral | Corey Johnson | 1:58.5 | 2 |
| 10.9L | $126.00 |
| 8/9 | 23/09/2025 | 25 | NR 60 to 80 | $8,000.00 | Mildura | 1790m | Neutral | Wayne Hill | 1:58.4 | 5 |
| 15.0L | $23.00 |
| 2/4 | 11/12/2023 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Melton | 2240m | Fred Spiteri | 0 |
| 6.5L | $0.00 |

Driver: Connor Clarke
Stats
Comments
Two back was beaten by 7 m finishing third after a quick start, behind Maxy Wants To Play at this track over 1790m in a NR 62 to 75 on December 26 at $17. Then a handy effort when beaten by 4.5 m finishing third behind Tough Aint Enough at this track over 2190m in a NR 65 or better on December 30 at $31. Bright prospects again.
Last Starts 9 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/11 | 30/12/2025 | 4 | NR 65 or better | $10,000.00 | Mildura | 2190m | Neutral | Connor Clarke | 1:57.4 | 4 |
| 4.3L | $31.00 |
| 3/11 | 26/12/2025 | 12 | NR 62 to 75 | $8,000.00 | Mildura | 1790m | Neutral | Connor Clarke | 1:54.9 | 4 |
| 7.1L | $17.00 |
| 8/12 | 14/12/2025 | 11 | NR up to 95 | $10,000.00 | Gunbower | 2630m | Neutral | Luke Dunne | 1:58.3 | 3 |
| 57.3L | $126.00 |
| 4/8 | 03/12/2025 | 7 | NR 65 or better | $8,000.00 | Mildura | 2190m | Neutral | Ryan Backhouse | 1:57.3 | 3 |
| 9.5L | $17.00 |
| 1/5 | 26/11/2025 | 5 | NR 65 or better | $8,000.00 | Mildura | 1790m | Neutral | Ryan Backhouse | 1:58.9 | 1 |
| 0.2L | $6.00 |
| 3/9 | 21/11/2025 | 18 | NR 60 to 75 | $8,000.00 | Mildura | 1790m | Neutral | Ryan Backhouse | 1:54.9 | 4 |
| 12.2L | $41.00 |
| 2/4 | 04/09/2023 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Mildura | 2190m | M M Riseley | 0 |
| 2L | $0.00 | ||
| 5/8 | 08/03/2022 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Melton | 2240m | C W Lang | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 |