Mildura Race 5 - Red Cliffs Colonial Motor Inn Pace
HOOKLINEANDSINKER (2) is going about his business in good style with placings at his last two starts including a second at the latest appearance over 2190m at this track, beaten 3.5 metres after settling in the leading division and leading the field into the lane. Likely to get all the favours from this nice draw and rates a big chance in this comparable race. RONZEL RAFA (6) drew wide last start and was never a genuine threat, beaten 9 metres into seventh at Charlton over 2100m. Meets a similar line up and he can make amends. THEBUCKSONYOU (7) is worth plenty of thought off a last-start win by 3.5 metres here over 2190m. AVOCA BLUES (5) is heading the right way, improving last time out to finish second at this venue over 1790m.

Driver: Connor Clarke
Stats
Comments
Been racing well and showed plenty of improvement following January 23 run. Last start won by 3 m when quickly away, (Fr1) at this track (2:14.60) beating Rubbleonthedouble in 0-3 WINS on February 11 at $8 at the bell was leading 1.8. This race will be harder than that win. Maybe a place.
Last Starts 6 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/7 | 11/02/2026 | 19 | 0-3 WINS | $6,000.00 | Mildura | 1790m | Neutral | Corey Johnson | 2:01.0 | 1 |
| 3.0L | $8.00 |
| 9/10 | 23/01/2026 | 11 | NR 40 to 49 | $4,000.00 | Mildura | 2190m | Neutral | Connor Clarke | 1:57.4 | 1 |
| 46.9L | $26.00 |
| 3/8 | 12/01/2026 | 26 | 3 LIFETIME WINS | $3,500.00 | Gawler | 1609m | Neutral | Corey Johnson | 1:55.6 | 2 |
| 8.7L | $16.00 |
| 9/10 | 17/12/2025 | 7 | 3 LIFETIME WINS | $3,500.00 | Globe Derby | 1800m | Neutral | Danielle Hill | 1:57.5 | 4 |
| 55.1L | $2.50 |
| 8/10 | 10/12/2025 | 14 | 0-1 WIN | $6,000.00 | Mildura | 2190m | Neutral | Connor Clarke | 2:00.3 | 1 |
| 34.4L | $34.00 |
| 1/9 | 26/11/2025 | 110 | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Mildura | 2190m | Neutral | Ryan Backhouse | 2:02.9 | 3 |
| 10.3L | $5.50 |
| 1/5 | 17/11/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Mildura | 1790m | Andrew Vozlic | 0 |
| 0.2L | $0.00 | ||
| 2/6 | 22/05/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Shepparton | 2190m | Tasmyn Potter | 0 |
| 50L | $0.00 |

Driver: Luke Dunne
Stats
Comments
Two back was beaten by 9 m finishing second after a quick start, behind The Naked Art at this track over 1790m in a NR 52 to 56 on February 4 at $15. Then a handy effort when beaten by 3.5 m finishing second after a quick start, behind Thebucksonyou at this track over 2190m in a NR 50 to 55 on February 11 at $2.80. Has to be included.
Last Starts 6 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/11 | 11/02/2026 | 7 | NR 50 to 55 | $6,000.00 | Mildura | 2190m | Neutral | Ryan Backhouse | 2:00.5 | 3 |
| 3.6L | $2.80 |
| 2/7 | 04/02/2026 | 12 | NR 52 to 56 | $6,000.00 | Mildura | 1790m | Neutral | Connor Clarke | 1:56.6 | 5 |
| 9.1L | $15.00 |
| 5/8 | 23/01/2026 | 11 | NR 50 to 59 | $6,000.00 | Mildura | 2190m | Neutral | Ryan Backhouse | 1:58.1 | 4 |
| 22.5L | $6.50 |
| 1/8 | 12/01/2026 | 13 | 3 LIFETIME WINS | $3,500.00 | Gawler | 1609m | Neutral | Ryan Backhouse | 1:55.6 | 4 |
| 7.9L | $1.95 |
| 3/8 | 30/12/2025 | 15 | NR 50 to 55 | $6,000.00 | Mildura | 1790m | Neutral | Ryan Backhouse | 1:58.0 | 5 |
| 17.2L | $5.50 |
| 4/7 | 15/12/2025 | 5 | No NR | $4,500.00 | Globe Derby | 1800m | Neutral | Ryan Backhouse | 1:57.3 | 3 |
| 10.8L | $1.35 |
| 1/5 | 01/12/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Mildura | 1750m | Andrew Vozlic | 0 |
| 55L | $0.00 | ||
| 1/7 | 22/05/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Shepparton | 2190m | Ryan Sanderson | 0 |
| 0.2L | $0.00 |

Driver: Luke Watson
Stats
Comments
Last start 10th (Fr3) over 1660m after showing early pace at Albion Park, well beaten by A Perfect Dance (1:56.70) in 4yo+ NR 50 or better M on January 3 at $23. At the run before 10th (Fr4) over 1660m at Albion Park, beaten 25 m by Eye See Theseaside (1:57.90) in No NR M on December 27 at $23. Better than the last few runs suggest.
Last Starts 13 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/3 | 04/02/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Mildura | 1790m | Luke Watson | 0 |
| 9L | $0.00 | ||
| 10/10 | 03/01/2026 | 7 | NR 50 or better | $14,500.00 | Albion Park | 1660m | Neutral | Jonah Hutchinson | 1:53.1 | 3 |
| 91.2L | $23.00 |
| 10/10 | 27/12/2025 | 21 | No NR | $14,500.00 | Albion Park | 1660m | Neutral | Jonah Hutchinson | 1:54.3 | 4 |
| 25.3L | $23.00 |
| 7/9 | 06/12/2025 | 14 | No NR | $14,500.00 | Albion Park | 1660m | Neutral | Nathan Dawson | 1:53.7 | 6 |
| 51.2L | $41.00 |
| 8/10 | 22/11/2025 | 4 | No NR | $14,500.00 | Redcliffe | 1780m | Neutral | Nathan Dawson | 1:56.4 | 2 |
| 14.0L | $12.00 |
| 5/8 | 18/11/2025 | 17 | NR 56 to 64 | $9,000.00 | Albion Park | 1660m | Neutral | Nathan Dawson | 1:54.6 | 3 |
| 7.6L | $13.00 |
| 7/8 | 01/11/2025 | 7 | No NR | $14,500.00 | Albion Park | 1660m | Neutral | Pete Mcmullen | 1:54.5 | 1 |
| 12.7L | $7.50 |
| 5/5 | 01/04/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Melton | 2240m | Good | Greg Sugars | 0 |
| 36L | $0.00 |

Driver: Luke Sutherland
Stats
Comments
Last start 6th (Sr5) over 2190m at this track, at the bell was 8th-13.4 beaten 11 m by Thebucksonyou (2:44.00) in NR 50 to 55 on February 11 at $81. Two runs back 6th (Fr1) over 1790m at this track, at the bell was 6th-10.8 beaten 17 m by The Naked Art (2:09.70) in NR 52 to 56 on February 4 at $26. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/11 | 11/02/2026 | 7 | NR 50 to 55 | $6,000.00 | Mildura | 2190m | Neutral | L R Sutherland | 2:00.5 | 5 |
| 11.4L | $81.00 |
| 6/7 | 04/02/2026 | 56 | NR 52 to 56 | $6,000.00 | Mildura | 1790m | Neutral | L R Sutherland | 1:56.6 | 1 |
| 17.6L | $26.00 |
| 3/10 | 10/12/2025 | 7 | NR 50 to 55 | $6,000.00 | Mildura | 2190m | Neutral | Luke Dunne | 1:59.3 | 1 |
| 4.2L | $6.00 |
| 7/9 | 03/12/2025 | 7 | NR 50 to 59 | $7,000.00 | Mildura | 1790m | Neutral | Jordan Leedham | 1:56.8 | 1 |
| 10.6L | $13.00 |
| 7/8 | 26/11/2025 | 5 | NR 50 to 55 | $6,000.00 | Mildura | 1790m | Neutral | Connor Clarke | 1:58.9 | 3 |
| 10.0L | $11.00 |
| 5/11 | 21/11/2025 | 14 | NR 50 to 59 | $6,000.00 | Mildura | 2190m | Neutral | Connor Clarke | 1:59.2 | 4 |
| 8.0L | $71.00 |
| 1/5 | 01/05/2022 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Mildura | 2190m | R J Moore | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 | ||
| 1/3 | 21/03/2022 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Broken Hill | 1609m | Good | A J Camilleri | 0 |
| 3.7L | $0.00 |

Driver: Ryan Backhouse
Stats
Comments
Improved last start with a game effort when 2nd (Fr1) over 1790m after showing early speed at this track, at the bell was leading 1.6 beaten 2.75 m by I Of The Hurrikane (2:08.80) in NR 56 to 64 on February 11 at $8. Heading the right way and is a leading player.
Last Starts 6 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/8 | 11/02/2026 | 7 | NR 56 to 64 | $7,000.00 | Mildura | 1790m | Neutral | Alex Ashwood | 1:55.8 | 1 |
| 2.7L | $8.00 |
| 7/7 | 04/02/2026 | 12 | NR 52 to 56 | $6,000.00 | Mildura | 1790m | Neutral | E M Adams | 1:56.6 | 1 |
| 32.6L | $51.00 |
| 5/8 | 23/01/2026 | 4 | NR 50 to 59 | $6,000.00 | Mildura | 2190m | Neutral | Ellen Tormey | 1:59.7 | 2 |
| 14.2L | $19.00 |
| 4/7 | 19/01/2026 | 7 | NR 49 to 54 | $6,000.00 | Charlton | 1609m | Neutral | Tasmyn Potter | 1:53.5 | 5 |
| 5.4L | $11.00 |
| 3/7 | 12/01/2026 | 13 | NR 52 to 59 | $3,500.00 | Gawler | 1609m | Neutral | Jason Kittel | 1:55.5 | 3 |
| 7.4L | $9.00 |
| 5/8 | 30/12/2025 | 4 | NR 50 to 55 | $6,000.00 | Mildura | 1790m | Neutral | Connor Clarke | 2:00.4 | 2 |
| 8.5L | $10.00 |
| 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: Jack Laugher
Stats
Comments
Last start was driven from back in the field when 7th (Fr6) over 2100m at Charlton, beaten 9 m by Our Ultimate Gracy (2:32.80) in NR up to 55 on February 16 at $12. Before that, 4th (Sr6) over 2190m at this track was 7th-10 at the bell, beaten 7 m by Thebucksonyou (2:44.00) in NR 50 to 55 on February 11 at $13. Deserves another chance.
Last Starts 1 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/8 | 16/02/2026 | 5 | NR up to 55 | $6,000.00 | Charlton | 2100m | Neutral | Jack Laugher | 1:57.1 | 6 |
| 9.8L | $12.00 |
| 4/11 | 11/02/2026 | 7 | NR 50 to 55 | $6,000.00 | Mildura | 2190m | Neutral | Jack Laugher | 2:00.5 | 6 |
| 7.4L | $13.00 |
| 5/7 | 04/02/2026 | 22 | NR 52 to 56 | $6,000.00 | Mildura | 1790m | Neutral | Jack Laugher | 1:56.6 | 2 |
| 13.7L | $10.00 |
| 8/11 | 13/01/2026 | 14 | NR 50 to 55 | $10,000.00 | Swan Hill | 2240m | Neutral | Ewa Justice | 1:58.6 | 5 |
| 25.6L | $17.00 |
| 1/7 | 30/12/2025 | 14 | 0-1 WIN | $6,000.00 | Mildura | 1790m | Neutral | Jack Laugher | 1:58.9 | 4 |
| 11.0L | $2.15 |
| 3/11 | 16/12/2025 | 6 | 0-1 WIN | $6,000.00 | Swan Hill | 1750m | Neutral | Jack Laugher | 1:55.1 | 3 |
| 14.9L | $4.80 |
| 2/10 | 10/12/2025 | 7 | 0-1 WIN | $6,000.00 | Mildura | 2190m | Neutral | Jack Laugher | 2:00.3 | 2 |
| 22.0L | $3.60 |
| 3/3 | 17/11/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Mildura | 1790m | K Hughes | 0 |
| 55L | $0.00 | ||
| 1/4 | 03/11/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Mildura | 2190m | Boris Devcic | 0 |
| 30L | $0.00 |

Driver: Alex Ashwood
Stats
Comments
Racing consistently. Last start ran on from midfield and posted a big 3.5 m win (Sr1) at this track (2:44.00) beating Hooklineandsinker in NR 50 to 55 on February 11 at $7.50 at the bell was 4th-5.4. Can go back-to-back.
Last Starts 6 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/11 | 11/02/2026 | 7 | NR 50 to 55 | $6,000.00 | Mildura | 2190m | Neutral | Alex Ashwood | 2:00.5 | 1 |
| 3.6L | $7.50 |
| 3/7 | 04/02/2026 | 36 | NR 52 to 56 | $6,000.00 | Mildura | 1790m | Neutral | Alex Ashwood | 1:56.6 | 3 |
| 11.8L | $5.50 |
| 2/8 | 30/12/2025 | 4 | NR 50 to 55 | $6,000.00 | Mildura | 1790m | Neutral | Jack Laugher | 2:00.4 | 2 |
| 2.6L | $4.20 |
| 5/9 | 26/12/2025 | 16 | NR 50 to 61 | $7,000.00 | Mildura | 2190m | Neutral | Jack Laugher | 2:02.8 | 2 |
| 8.9L | $6.50 |
| 5/10 | 10/12/2025 | 7 | NR 50 to 55 | $6,000.00 | Mildura | 2190m | Neutral | Ryan Backhouse | 1:59.3 | 2 |
| 12.7L | $3.40 |
| 2/10 | 03/12/2025 | 96 | NR 50 to 59 | $7,000.00 | Mildura | 1790m | Neutral | Ryan Backhouse | 1:57.1 | 5 |
| 5.0L | $41.00 |
| 2/4 | 03/03/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Mildura | 2190m | D J Locke | 0 |
| 4L | $0.00 | ||
| 1/5 | 19/02/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Mildura | 2190m | D J Locke | 0 |
| 6L | $0.00 |

Driver: Michael Francis
Stats
Comments
Last start 7th (Sr2) over 2190m at this track was 6th-9 at the bell, beaten 13 m by Thebucksonyou (2:44.00) in NR 50 to 55 on February 11 at $34. Two runs back 9th (Sr3) over 2190m at this track, well beaten by Good Boots Bindi (2:39.90) in NR 50 to 61 on December 26 at $51. Looking to others.
Last Starts 6 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/11 | 11/02/2026 | 47 | NR 50 to 55 | $6,000.00 | Mildura | 2190m | Neutral | Luke Watson | 2:00.5 | 2 |
| 13.7L | $34.00 |
| 1/6 | 19/01/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Mildura | 2190m | Michael Francis | 0 |
| 1L | $0.00 | ||
| 3/4 | 05/01/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Mildura | 1790m | Michael Francis | 0 |
| 71L | $0.00 | ||
| 9/9 | 26/12/2025 | 140 | NR 50 to 61 | $7,000.00 | Mildura | 2190m | Neutral | Michael Francis | 1:57.5 | 3 |
| 137.8L | $51.00 |
| 3/6 | 08/08/2025 | 7 | NR 56 to 64 | $7,000.00 | Mildura | 1790m | Neutral | Ellen Tormey | 1:56.2 | 1 |
| 12.4L | $7.00 |
| 7/7 | 01/08/2025 | 21 | NR 56 to 64 | $7,000.00 | Mildura | 2190m | Neutral | Wayne Hill | 2:00.5 | 2 |
| 13.5L | $13.00 |
| 1/11 | 11/07/2025 | 7 | NR 50 to 55 | $8,000.00 | Mildura | 1790m | Neutral | Wayne Hill | 2:00.0 | 2 |
| 2.4L | $3.30 |
| 1/8 | 04/07/2025 | 7 | NR 50 to 55 | $6,000.00 | Mildura | 1790m | Neutral | Wayne Hill | 2:00.5 | 2 |
| 4.1L | $3.20 |

Driver: Corey Johnson
Stats
Comments
Last start was beaten after breaking at this track on February 11. Before that, 4th (Fr5) over 2190m after showing early pace at this track, beaten 20 m by Lilstrepo (2:40.70) in NR 50 to 59 on January 23 at $4.40. Better than last start and deserves another chance.
Last Starts 6 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/8 | 11/02/2026 | 19 | NR 56 to 64 | $7,000.00 | Mildura | 1790m | Neutral | R J Rolfe | 1:55.8 | 2 |
| 302.7L | $10.00 |
| 4/8 | 23/01/2026 | 4 | NR 50 to 59 | $6,000.00 | Mildura | 2190m | Neutral | R J Rolfe | 1:58.1 | 5 |
| 20.5L | $4.40 |
| 1/7 | 19/01/2026 | 7 | NR 50 to 55 | $6,000.00 | Charlton | 2100m | Neutral | James Herbertson | 1:56.6 | 3 |
| 14.9L | $1.50 |
| 2/9 | 12/01/2026 | 13 | NR 50 to 55 | $6,000.00 | Maryborough | 2190m | Neutral | James Herbertson | 1:57.8 | 5 |
| 0.2L | $1.80 |
| 2/8 | 30/12/2025 | 14 | NR 50 to 55 | $6,000.00 | Mildura | 1790m | Neutral | R J Rolfe | 1:58.0 | 4 |
| 2.7L | $5.00 |
| 8/11 | 16/12/2025 | 6 | NR 50 to 55 | $6,000.00 | Swan Hill | 1750m | Neutral | R J Rolfe | 1:54.7 | 1 |
| 10.4L | $26.00 |
| 1/5 | 01/12/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Mildura | 1750m | R J Rolfe | 0 |
| 6L | $0.00 | ||
| 1/4 | 03/11/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Mildura | 2190m | R J Rolfe | 0 |
| 55L | $0.00 |