Mildura Race 3 - Club Merbein Pace
ROYAL SAXON (4) was a good second two runs back then scored a comfortable win last start over 1790m at this track, getting home by 5.5 metres after taking control early in proceedings. Facing a tougher assignment but he is good enough to cope. ALWAYS ON SAFARI (7) has been racing well, filling a top-five position at his last seven starts including a third most recently here over 2190m. Drawn to enjoy a cosy run but might need things to go his way at some stage. Won't find this any harder and he can get the job done. KING SAINT (10) last appeared when third over 2190m at this circuit five months ago. Keep an eye out for any positive market movement. ULTIMATE ROCKER NZ (6) is worth some thought after his last-start fifth over 2190m at this course on February 11. May earn some minor money despite the draw.

Driver: Luke Sutherland
Stats
Comments
Last start 9th (Sr4) over 2190m at this track beaten 25 m by Thebucksonyou (2:44.00) in NR 50 to 55 on February 11 at $9. Two runs back was well back in the run when 3rd (Fr6) over 2190m after showing early speed and racing wide at this track was 6th-8 at the bell, beaten 19 m by Lilstrepo (2:40.70) in NR 50 to 59 on January 23 at $18. Facing a tough assignment this time around.
Last Starts 6 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9/11 | 11/02/2026 | 19 | NR 50 to 55 | $6,000.00 | Mildura | 2190m | Neutral | Corey Johnson | 2:00.5 | 4 |
| 27.1L | $9.00 |
| 3/8 | 23/01/2026 | 4 | NR 50 to 59 | $6,000.00 | Mildura | 2190m | Neutral | Corey Johnson | 1:58.1 | 6 |
| 19.5L | $18.00 |
| 5/7 | 19/01/2026 | 7 | NR 50 to 55 | $6,000.00 | Charlton | 2100m | Neutral | R J Rolfe | 1:56.6 | 5 |
| 23.2L | $31.00 |
| 8/9 | 12/01/2026 | 13 | NR 50 to 55 | $6,000.00 | Maryborough | 2190m | Neutral | R J Rolfe | 1:57.8 | 2 |
| 20.5L | $41.00 |
| 6/8 | 30/12/2025 | 14 | NR 50 to 55 | $6,000.00 | Mildura | 1790m | Neutral | R J Rolfe | 2:00.4 | 5 |
| 11.8L | $26.00 |
| 6/9 | 16/12/2025 | 6 | NR 55 to 64 | $7,000.00 | Swan Hill | 2240m | Neutral | R J Rolfe | 1:57.4 | 1 |
| 25.8L | $51.00 |
| 3/5 | 01/12/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Mildura | 1750m | R J Rolfe | 0 |
| 6.2L | $0.00 | ||
| 2/5 | 03/11/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Mildura | 2190m | R J Rolfe | 0 |
| 60L | $0.00 |

Driver: Connor Clarke
Stats
Comments
Solid run when a close second behind Brave Art at this track over 2190m in a NR up to 50 M on February 4 at $5.50. Then a handy effort when beaten by 3.5 m finishing third behind Rooster Phillips at this track over 1790m in a 0-3 WINS on February 11 at $6. Sure to be thereabouts.
Last Starts 6 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/7 | 11/02/2026 | 7 | 0-3 WINS | $6,000.00 | Mildura | 1790m | Neutral | Connor Clarke | 2:01.0 | 1 |
| 3.4L | $6.00 |
| 2/8 | 04/02/2026 | 16 | NR up to 50 | $6,000.00 | Mildura | 2190m | Neutral | Connor Clarke | 2:00.8 | 2 |
| 0.3L | $5.50 |
| 1/9 | 19/01/2026 | 24 | NR 43 to 48 | $4,000.00 | Charlton | 2100m | Neutral | Connor Clarke | 1:58.9 | 5 |
| 1.4L | $61.00 |
| 5/8 | 26/12/2025 | 16 | 0-3 WINS | $6,000.00 | Mildura | 2190m | Neutral | Connor Clarke | 2:00.1 | 4 |
| 22.9L | $23.00 |
| 8/11 | 10/12/2025 | 7 | NR up to 49 | $4,000.00 | Mildura | 1790m | Neutral | Connor Clarke | 1:59.1 | 2 |
| 24.0L | $34.00 |
| 1/8 | 03/12/2025 | 7 | 0-3 WINS | $6,000.00 | Mildura | 1790m | Neutral | Connor Clarke | 1:59.8 | 4 |
| 1.7L | $11.00 |
| 99/5 | 21/10/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Mildura | 1790m | Luke Dunne | 0 |
| 99L | $0.00 | ||
| 3/4 | 19/02/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Stawell | 1785m | I J Stanley | 0 |
| 1L | $0.00 |

Driver: Corey Johnson
Stats
Comments
Just managed to hang on and win came from midfield and won by a nose after showing early speed, (Fr1) at this track (2:43.10) beating Royal Saxon in NR 47 to 51 on February 4 at $7.50 at the bell was 2nd-4.6. This race will be harder than that win. Unlikely to threaten in this tougher assignment.
Last Starts 13 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/8 | 04/02/2026 | 12 | NR 47 to 51 | $6,000.00 | Mildura | 2190m | Neutral | Corey Johnson | 1:59.8 | 1 |
| 0.1L | $7.50 |
| 7/10 | 23/01/2026 | 28 | NR 40 to 49 | $4,000.00 | Mildura | 2190m | Neutral | Corey Johnson | 1:57.4 | 2 |
| 27.0L | $5.00 |
| 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 |
| 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
Hard to fault of late. Last start posted a big 5.5 m win as favourite when quickly away, (Fr5) at this track (2:11.40) beating Ronzel Micky in NR up to 49 on February 11 at $1.33 at the bell was leading 4.2. Likely to be in the finish.
Last Starts 6 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/9 | 11/02/2026 | 7 | NR up to 49 | $4,000.00 | Mildura | 1790m | Neutral | Ryan Backhouse | 1:58.1 | 5 |
| 5.4L | $1.33 |
| 2/8 | 04/02/2026 | 12 | NR 47 to 51 | $6,000.00 | Mildura | 2190m | Neutral | Luke Dunne | 1:59.8 | 2 |
| 0.1L | $1.30 |
| 1/10 | 23/01/2026 | 11 | NR 40 to 49 | $4,000.00 | Mildura | 2190m | Neutral | Ryan Backhouse | 1:57.4 | 1 |
| 16.8L | $2.15 |
| 1/8 | 12/01/2026 | 13 | NR 41 to 45 | $3,500.00 | Gawler | 2070m | Neutral | Ryan Backhouse | 1:56.7 | 3 |
| 7.4L | $4.40 |
| 3/8 | 30/12/2025 | 4 | NR up to 49 | $4,000.00 | Mildura | 2190m | Neutral | Connor Clarke | 1:59.7 | 5 |
| 0.3L | $13.00 |
| 3/8 | 26/12/2025 | 11 | NR 40 to 49 | $4,000.00 | Mildura | 1790m | Neutral | Luke Dunne | 1:59.6 | 6 |
| 4.2L | $11.00 |
| 3/4 | 12/10/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Maryborough | 2190m | M Hayes | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 | ||
| 2/6 | 01/06/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Maryborough | 2190m | R Clarke | 0 |
| 3L | $0.00 |

Driver: Alex Ashwood
Stats
Comments
Two back was beaten by 6 m finishing third after showing early speed, behind Monsieur Flamel at Charlton over 1609m in a NR 46 to 50 on February 2 at $2.70. Then a handy effort when beaten by 7 m finishing third behind Royal Saxon at this track over 1790m in a NR up to 49 on February 11 at $7. Top contender.
Last Starts 6 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/9 | 11/02/2026 | 9 | NR up to 49 | $4,000.00 | Mildura | 1790m | Neutral | Alex Ashwood | 1:58.1 | 2 |
| 7.1L | $7.00 |
| 3/8 | 02/02/2026 | 10 | NR 46 to 50 | $6,000.00 | Charlton | 1609m | Neutral | Alex Ashwood | 1:55.2 | 4 |
| 6.9L | $2.70 |
| 2/10 | 23/01/2026 | 10 | NR 40 to 49 | $4,000.00 | Mildura | 2190m | Neutral | Ellen Tormey | 1:57.4 | 4 |
| 16.8L | $13.00 |
| 9/10 | 13/01/2026 | 14 | NR 45 to 49 | $5,000.00 | Swan Hill | 1750m | Neutral | Ellen Tormey | 1:56.2 | 7 |
| 28.1L | $10.00 |
| 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 |
| 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: Lochie Cook
Stats
Comments
Last start surrendered the lead and finished 5th (Fr1) over 2190m after showing early speed at this track, at the bell was 3rd-4.2 beaten 8 m by Thebucksonyou (2:44.00) in NR 50 to 55 on February 11 at $9. At his previous start game effort when 3rd (Sr1) over 2190m at this track was 5th-10.4 at the bell, beaten 17 m by Watchtheclock (2:43.10) in NR 47 to 51 on February 4 at $41. One of the contenders if at his best.
Last Starts 6 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/11 | 11/02/2026 | 7 | NR 50 to 55 | $6,000.00 | Mildura | 2190m | Neutral | Connor Clarke | 2:00.5 | 1 |
| 8.2L | $9.00 |
| 3/8 | 04/02/2026 | 12 | NR 47 to 51 | $6,000.00 | Mildura | 2190m | Neutral | Connor Clarke | 1:59.8 | 1 |
| 17.6L | $41.00 |
| 7/8 | 23/01/2026 | 11 | NR 50 to 59 | $6,000.00 | Mildura | 2190m | Neutral | Connor Clarke | 1:58.1 | 2 |
| 24.7L | $81.00 |
| 6/8 | 12/01/2026 | 83 | NR 46 to 51 | $3,500.00 | Gawler | 2070m | Neutral | Bernadette Page | 1:55.5 | 1 |
| 60.8L | $23.00 |
| 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 |
| 4/6 | 22/05/2022 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Byford | 2150m | Good | J J Rigoli | 0 |
| 13.9L | $0.00 |

Driver: Luke Dunne
Stats
Comments
Two back was beaten by 9 m finishing second behind Lilstrepo at this track over 2190m in a NR 50 to 59 on January 23 at $9.50. Then a handy effort when beaten by 5.5 m finishing third behind Thebucksonyou at this track over 2190m in a NR 50 to 55 on February 11 at $4.20. Going along well. Strong winning chance again.
Last Starts 6 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/11 | 11/02/2026 | 19 | NR 50 to 55 | $6,000.00 | Mildura | 2190m | Neutral | Luke Dunne | 2:00.5 | 3 |
| 5.5L | $4.20 |
| 2/8 | 23/01/2026 | 11 | NR 50 to 59 | $6,000.00 | Mildura | 2190m | Neutral | Luke Dunne | 1:58.1 | 1 |
| 9.1L | $9.50 |
| 1/7 | 12/01/2026 | 17 | 1 LIFETIME WIN GROUP | $3,500.00 | Gawler | 1609m | Neutral | Ryan Backhouse | 1:57.5 | 6 |
| 2.6L | $2.25 |
| 1/8 | 26/12/2025 | 11 | 0-3 WINS | $6,000.00 | Mildura | 2190m | Neutral | Luke Dunne | 2:00.1 | 2 |
| 13.6L | $1.30 |
| 1/9 | 15/12/2025 | 7 | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Maryborough | 2190m | Neutral | S J P O'sullivan | 2:01.2 | 2 |
| 3.4L | $1.50 |
| 3/6 | 08/12/2025 | 8 | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Charlton | 2100m | Neutral | S J P O'sullivan | 1:59.5 | 2 |
| 6.8L | $4.40 |
| 1/6 | 29/07/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Melton | 1720m | Good | S J P O'sullivan | 0 |
| 0.2L | $0.00 | |
| 3/4 | 24/02/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Leeton | 1758m | Good | R W Maguire | 0 |
| 2L | $0.00 |

Driver: Jack Laugher
Stats
Comments
Didn't do much at the last run, 10th (Fr4) over 2190m after showing early speed and racing wide at this track, beaten 30 m by Thebucksonyou (2:44.00) in NR 50 to 55 on February 11 at $31. Before that surrendered the lead and finished 4th (Fr4) over 1790m after showing early pace at this track was 4th-6 at the bell, beaten 13 m by The Naked Art (2:09.70) in NR 52 to 56 on February 4 at $17. Tested again.
Last Starts 6 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10/11 | 11/02/2026 | 7 | NR 50 to 55 | $6,000.00 | Mildura | 2190m | Neutral | K Hughes | 2:00.5 | 4 |
| 30.8L | $31.00 |
| 4/7 | 04/02/2026 | 12 | NR 52 to 56 | $6,000.00 | Mildura | 1790m | Neutral | Ellen Tormey | 1:56.6 | 4 |
| 13.5L | $17.00 |
| 4/10 | 23/01/2026 | 11 | NR 40 to 49 | $4,000.00 | Mildura | 2190m | Neutral | Luke Dunne | 1:57.4 | 3 |
| 20.3L | $14.00 |
| 4/8 | 12/01/2026 | 13 | NR 46 to 51 | $3,500.00 | Gawler | 2070m | Neutral | Jason Kittel | 1:55.5 | 3 |
| 44.0L | $13.00 |
| 5/8 | 30/12/2025 | 4 | NR 50 to 55 | $6,000.00 | Mildura | 1790m | Neutral | Ellen Tormey | 1:58.0 | 2 |
| 24.6L | $17.00 |
| 7/9 | 26/12/2025 | 30 | NR 50 to 61 | $7,000.00 | Mildura | 2190m | Neutral | Connor Clarke | 2:02.8 | 3 |
| 12.5L | $71.00 |
| 1/3 | 15/12/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Mildura | 2190m | K Hughes | 0 |
| 1L | $0.00 | ||
| 3/4 | 06/10/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Mildura | 2190m | K Hughes | 0 |
| 9L | $0.00 |

Driver: Michael Francis
Stats
Comments
Didn't do much last time out, 11th (Fr2) over 2190m at this track, beaten 35 m by Thebucksonyou (2:44.00) in NR 50 to 55 on February 11 at $71. Before that 6th (Sr4) over 2190m at this track, beaten 25 m by Royal Saxon (2:39.80) in NR 40 to 49 on January 23 at $71. Not keen on his chances in this line-up.
Last Starts 6 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11/11 | 11/02/2026 | 19 | NR 50 to 55 | $6,000.00 | Mildura | 2190m | Neutral | Michael Francis | 2:00.5 | 2 |
| 34.1L | $71.00 |
| 6/10 | 23/01/2026 | 24 | NR 40 to 49 | $4,000.00 | Mildura | 2190m | Neutral | E M Adams | 1:57.4 | 4 |
| 26.0L | $71.00 |
| 5/7 | 30/12/2025 | 4 | NR 50 to 55 | $6,000.00 | Mildura | 1790m | Neutral | Wayne Hill | 1:56.7 | 6 |
| 17.9L | $17.00 |
| 6/9 | 26/12/2025 | 16 | NR 50 to 61 | $7,000.00 | Mildura | 2190m | Neutral | Wayne Hill | 1:57.5 | 4 |
| 31.4L | $34.00 |
| 4/10 | 10/12/2025 | 7 | NR 50 to 55 | $6,000.00 | Mildura | 2190m | Neutral | Aaron Dunn | 1:59.3 | 3 |
| 12.1L | $11.00 |
| 1/10 | 03/12/2025 | 7 | NR 50 to 59 | $7,000.00 | Mildura | 1790m | Neutral | Wayne Hill | 1:57.1 | 3 |
| 5.0L | $14.00 |
| 3/4 | 18/08/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Mildura | 2190m | Sarah Watson | 0 |
| 12L | $0.00 | ||
| 3/4 | 16/06/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Mildura | 1790m | Sarah Watson | 0 |
| 4L | $0.00 |

Driver: Ellen Tormey
Stats
Comments
First up. At the last run he produced a solid effort when 3rd (Sr2) over 2190m at this track, at the bell was 2nd-1.1m 2WNC beaten 5.5 m by Keayang Shadowbox (2:42.90) in NR 50 to 55 on September 23 at $2.15. Will be hard to beat despite the layoff.
Last Starts 147 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/7 | 23/09/2025 | 11 | NR 50 to 55 | $6,000.00 | Mildura | 2190m | Neutral | Ellen Tormey | 1:59.7 | 2 |
| 5.3L | $2.15 |
| 1/8 | 12/09/2025 | 10 | NR 50 to 55 | $8,000.00 | Mildura | 2190m | Neutral | Ellen Tormey | 1:59.7 | 2 |
| 2.3L | $2.25 |
| 4/8 | 02/09/2025 | 7 | 0-3 WINS | $6,000.00 | Swan Hill | 1750m | Neutral | Michael Bellman | 1:55.3 | 7 |
| 8.6L | $1.80 |
| 3/9 | 26/08/2025 | 7 | NR 50 to 55 | $6,000.00 | Shepparton | 1690m | Neutral | Ellen Tormey | 1:55.9 | 1 |
| 4.1L | $3.50 |
| 2/8 | 19/08/2025 | 7 | NR 45 to 51 | $6,000.00 | Shepparton | 1690m | Neutral | Ellen Tormey | 1:55.4 | 1 |
| 0.1L | $1.95 |
| 3/8 | 12/08/2025 | 28 | NR up to 55 | $6,000.00 | Shepparton | 1690m | Neutral | Tasmyn Potter | 1:55.7 | 5 |
| 5.6L | $8.00 |
| 3/6 | 20/01/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bendigo | 2150m | Jack Laugher | 0 |
| 4L | $0.00 | ||
| 5/7 | 29/07/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bendigo | 1650m | Jack Laugher | 0 |
| 8L | $0.00 |