Mildura Race 8 - The Butcher Mildura Vicbred Voucher Maiden Pace
THE NINJA (5) settled close to the pace and kept finding to finish second last start over 1790m at this track, that result coming on the back of some very consistent lead-up efforts. Meets a comparable field so he can play a significant role. WICKED CONFESSION (3) ran tenth last start at Bendigo over 2150m, beaten 40 metres. Has ability and should be right in the finish from the low draw. ELISSAS DELIGHT (4) is worth another chance after a last-start eighth over 1790m here a week ago. Can bounce back. LIFE ONA HIGHWAY (7) last appeared when tenth over 1690m at Maryborough four-and-a-half months ago. Expect a better effort to kick off this prep.

Driver: Kylie Hughes
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Comments
Last start 5th (Sr1) over 1790m at this track, at the bell was 3rd-6.6 beaten 10 m by Sweet Marion (2:15.40) in MAIDEN on February 11 at $51. Two runs back was driven from back in the field when 6th (Fr6) over 2190m after racing wide at this track beaten 55 m by Bazzas Legacy (2:44.20) in MAIDEN on February 4 at $51. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/8 | 11/02/2026 | 7 | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Mildura | 1790m | Neutral | K Hughes | 2:01.7 | 1 |
| 10.3L | $51.00 |
| 6/7 | 04/02/2026 | 12 | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Mildura | 2190m | Neutral | Luke Watson | 2:00.7 | 6 |
| 56.1L | $51.00 |
| 8/10 | 23/01/2026 | 58 | NR up to 45 | $4,000.00 | Mildura | 1790m | Neutral | Luke Dunne | 1:58.9 | 5 |
| 28.1L | $101.00 |
| 3/6 | 19/01/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Mildura | 2190m | K Hughes | 0 |
| 4L | $0.00 | ||
| 3/4 | 05/01/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Mildura | 1790m | K Hughes | 0 |
| 50L | $0.00 | ||
| 9/9 | 26/11/2025 | 5 | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Mildura | 2190m | Neutral | Shane Smith | 2:02.9 | 2 |
| 61.2L | $71.00 |
| 4/7 | 21/11/2025 | 9 | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Mildura | 1790m | Neutral | Ryan Backhouse | 1:59.6 | 5 |
| 24.4L | $21.00 |
| 7/10 | 12/11/2025 | 36 | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Mildura | 2190m | Neutral | Cassandra O'brien | 2:02.1 | 3 |
| 38.8L | $81.00 |

Driver: Jack Laugher
Stats
Comments
Two back was eighth behind Colman Sign at this track over 2190m in a MAIDEN on January 23 at $81. Then a handy effort when beaten by 6 m finishing third behind Sweet Marion at this track over 1790m in a MAIDEN on February 11 at $23. Encouraging run last time and with further progress can claim his maiden victory.
Last Starts 6 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/8 | 11/02/2026 | 19 | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Mildura | 1790m | Neutral | Jack Laugher | 2:01.7 | 2 |
| 6.1L | $23.00 |
| 8/8 | 23/01/2026 | 24 | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Mildura | 2190m | Neutral | Michael Francis | 2:04.8 | 4 |
| 46.6L | $81.00 |
| 7/8 | 30/12/2025 | 4 | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Mildura | 1790m | Neutral | Jack Laugher | 1:58.2 | 4 |
| 48.4L | $34.00 |
| 5/9 | 26/12/2025 | 16 | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Mildura | 1790m | Neutral | Jack Laugher | 1:59.5 | 2 |
| 38.6L | $23.00 |
| 7/11 | 10/12/2025 | - | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Mildura | 2190m | Neutral | Wayne Hill | 2:02.4 | 1 |
| 38.9L | $23.00 |
| 3/5 | 01/12/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Mildura | 1750m | Michael Francis | 0 |
| 57L | $0.00 | ||
| 5/5 | 17/11/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Mildura | 1790m | Michael Francis | 0 |
| 0.2L | $0.00 |

Driver: Alex Ashwood
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Comments
Last start was well back in the run when 10th (Fr5) over 2150m after being wide early at Bendigo beaten 40 m by Wilbee Dunn (2:39.10) in 4yo+ MAIDEN on February 6 at $41. The start before was well back in the run when 6th (Fr5) over 2190m at Shepparton, at the bell was 6th-7.84 beaten 7 m by Bolt Of Cobargo (2:44.90) in 4yo+ MAIDEN on January 20 at $41. Capable of far better.
Last Starts 11 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10/11 | 06/02/2026 | 17 | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Bendigo | 2150m | Neutral | Juanita Breen | 1:59.1 | 5 |
| 38.0L | $41.00 |
| 6/8 | 20/01/2026 | 6 | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Shepparton | 2190m | Neutral | Juanita Breen | 2:01.2 | 5 |
| 7.7L | $41.00 |
| 4/8 | 14/01/2026 | 17 | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Bendigo | 2150m | Neutral | Juanita Breen | 1:59.6 | 3 |
| 33.6L | $31.00 |
| 8/9 | 28/12/2025 | - | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Cobram | 2170m | Neutral | Juanita Breen | 1:58.6 | 3 |
| 62.9L | $34.00 |
| 4/5 | 09/12/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Shepparton | 1690m | Juanita Breen | 0 |
| 2L | $0.00 | ||
| 6/6 | 20/11/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Shepparton | 2190m | Juanita Breen | 0 |
| 10L | $0.00 |

Driver: Ryan Backhouse
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Comments
Last start 8th (Fr3) over 1790m after showing early pace at this track was 5th-15 at the bell, beaten 18 m by Sweet Marion (2:15.40) in MAIDEN on February 11 at $11. Before that, 4th (Sr1) over 2190m at this track, at the bell was 5th-12.2 beaten 19 m by Bazzas Legacy (2:44.20) in MAIDEN on February 4 at $26. Can do a lot better in this suitable contest.
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 | 7 | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Mildura | 1790m | Neutral | Ryan Backhouse | 2:01.7 | 3 |
| 18.7L | $11.00 |
| 4/7 | 04/02/2026 | 12 | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Mildura | 2190m | Neutral | Aaron Dunn | 2:00.7 | 1 |
| 19.6L | $26.00 |
| 5/10 | 23/01/2026 | 10 | NR up to 45 | $4,000.00 | Mildura | 1790m | Neutral | Ryan Sanderson | 1:59.7 | 4 |
| 23.1L | $71.00 |
| 9/11 | 13/01/2026 | 14 | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Swan Hill | 1750m | Neutral | Luke Dunne | 1:58.9 | 4 |
| 26.9L | $34.00 |
| 6/8 | 30/12/2025 | 4 | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Mildura | 1790m | Neutral | Alex Ashwood | 1:58.2 | 3 |
| 43.8L | $51.00 |
| 7/9 | 26/12/2025 | 16 | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Mildura | 1790m | Neutral | Ellen Tormey | 1:59.5 | 1 |
| 50.2L | $16.00 |
| 4/4 | 03/11/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Mildura | 2190m | Kathy Watson | 0 |
| 55L | $0.00 | ||
| 3/5 | 05/05/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Mildura | 1790m | J L Kerridge | 0 |
| 18L | $0.00 |

Driver: Luke Dunne
Stats
Comments
Two back was beaten by 8 m finishing third after showing early speed, behind Bazzas Legacy at this track over 2190m in a MAIDEN on February 4 at $2.70. Then a handy effort when beaten by 1.1 m finishing second after showing early speed, behind Sweet Marion at this track over 1790m in a MAIDEN on February 11 at $1.65. Rates highly. Has been racing well and is sure to prove tough to beat.
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 | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Mildura | 1790m | Neutral | Luke Dunne | 2:01.7 | 1 |
| 1.1L | $1.65 |
| 3/7 | 04/02/2026 | 12 | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Mildura | 2190m | Neutral | Luke Dunne | 2:00.7 | 2 |
| 8.2L | $2.70 |
| 3/8 | 23/01/2026 | 4 | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Mildura | 2190m | Neutral | Ryan Backhouse | 2:04.8 | 5 |
| 4.9L | $6.50 |
| 2/10 | 19/01/2026 | 6 | MAIDEN | $5,000.00 | Globe Derby | 1800m | Neutral | Dean Girardi | 2:00.8 | 6 |
| 4.5L | $11.00 |
| 4/7 | 13/01/2026 | 8 | NR up to 40 | $3,500.00 | Globe Derby | 1800m | Neutral | Kevin Weidenbach | 2:00.1 | 3 |
| 15.2L | $26.00 |
| 6/7 | 05/01/2026 | 10 | MAIDEN | $5,000.00 | Globe Derby | 1800m | Neutral | Scott Forby | 2:01.4 | 6 |
| 13.0L | $11.00 |
| 4/5 | 18/08/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bendigo | 1650m | Alex Ashwood | 0 |
| 14L | $0.00 | ||
| 4/4 | 04/08/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bendigo | 1650m | Alex Ashwood | 0 |
| 3L | $0.00 |

Driver: Andrew Vozlic
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Comments
Last start 6th (Fr4) over 1790m after showing early speed and racing wide at this track, at the bell was 4th-10.6 beaten 16 m by Sweet Marion (2:15.40) in MAIDEN on February 11 at $26. Two runs back 2nd (Fr1) over 2190m at this track was 2nd-5.6 at the bell, beaten 8 m by Bazzas Legacy (2:44.20) in MAIDEN on February 4 at $17. This looks a far sterner test.
Last Starts 6 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/8 | 11/02/2026 | 7 | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Mildura | 1790m | Neutral | Andrew Vozlic | 2:01.7 | 4 |
| 16.0L | $26.00 |
| 2/7 | 04/02/2026 | 12 | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Mildura | 2190m | Neutral | Ellen Tormey | 2:00.7 | 1 |
| 8.0L | $17.00 |
| 6/8 | 23/01/2026 | 28 | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Mildura | 2190m | Neutral | Ryan Sanderson | 2:04.8 | 2 |
| 13.1L | $14.00 |
| 3/9 | 26/12/2025 | 16 | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Mildura | 1790m | Neutral | Connor Clarke | 1:59.5 | 4 |
| 26.3L | $41.00 |
| 3/11 | 10/12/2025 | 7 | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Mildura | 2190m | Neutral | Shane Smith | 2:02.4 | 1 |
| 6.2L | $61.00 |
| 8/10 | 03/12/2025 | 7 | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Mildura | 1790m | Neutral | Shane Smith | 1:57.3 | 2 |
| 62.7L | $126.00 |
| 1/2 | 01/09/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Ararat | 1750m | Andrew Vozlic | 0 |
| 2L | $0.00 | ||
| 3/6 | 17/03/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Mildura | 1790m | Andrew Vozlic | 0 |
| 6L | $0.00 |

Driver: Ellen Tormey
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Comments
First up. At the last run he finished 10th (Fr5) over 1690m after showing early speed at Maryborough, beaten 45 m by One Golden Deal (2:02.50) in MAIDEN on October 13 at $81. Should be there at the business end.
Last Starts 127 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10/11 | 13/10/2025 | 5 | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Maryborough | 1690m | Neutral | John Caldow | 1:56.6 | 5 |
| 46.9L | $81.00 |
| 10/11 | 08/10/2025 | 8 | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Bendigo | 2150m | Neutral | Ellen Tormey | 1:59.7 | 1 |
| 31.6L | $23.00 |
| 5/9 | 30/09/2025 | 7 | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Shepparton | 1690m | Neutral | Tasmyn Potter | 1:56.3 | 1 |
| 14.6L | $19.00 |
| 4/10 | 23/09/2025 | 6 | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Mildura | 2190m | Neutral | Ellen Tormey | 2:01.0 | 3 |
| 11.8L | $12.00 |
| 9/12 | 17/09/2025 | 51 | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Bendigo | 2150m | Neutral | John Caldow | 1:58.8 | 1 |
| 44.7L | $21.00 |
| 3/7 | 08/09/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bendigo | 2150m | Tasmyn Potter | 0 |
| 11L | $0.00 | ||
| 4/7 | 28/07/2025 | 7 | MAIDEN | $4,500.00 | Globe Derby | 1800m | Neutral | Bernadette Page | 2:02.9 | 4 |
| 33.2L | $5.50 |
| 99/8 | 30/06/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Globe Derby | 1800m | Bernadette Page | 0 |
| 99L | $0.00 |

Driver: Connor Clarke
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Comments
Last start broke in score up and was out of position at the start 4th (Sr3) over 1790m at this track, at the bell was 7th-21.2 beaten 10 m by Sweet Marion (2:15.40) in MAIDEN on February 11 at $23. At his previous start 8th (Sr3) over 1780m at Mt Gambier beaten 35 m by Jacosas Dream (2:15.20) in MAIDEN on January 20 at $10. Rates highly on best form and can bounce back.
Last Starts 6 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/8 | 11/02/2026 | 22 | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Mildura | 1790m | Neutral | Connor Clarke | 2:01.7 | 3 |
| 10.1L | $23.00 |
| 8/9 | 20/01/2026 | 9 | MAIDEN | $5,000.00 | Mount Gambier | 1780m | Neutral | David Drury | 2:02.2 | 3 |
| 33.9L | $10.00 |
| 11/12 | 11/01/2026 | 6 | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Hamilton | 1660m | Fast | David Drury | 1:56.5 | 5 |
| 170.4L | $16.00 |
| 5/8 | 05/01/2026 | 6 | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Horsham | 1700m | Neutral | David Drury | 1:58.3 | 6 |
| 12.3L | $41.00 |
| 3/6 | 30/12/2025 | 14 | MAIDEN | $4,500.00 | Mount Gambier | 1780m | Neutral | David Drury | 2:00.5 | 5 |
| 25.5L | $5.00 |
| 8/9 | 16/12/2025 | 9 | MAIDEN | $4,500.00 | Mount Gambier | 1780m | Neutral | David Drury | 2:00.4 | 1 |
| 22.6L | $7.00 |
| 3/4 | 21/07/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Geelong | 2100m | P A Warnock | 0 |
| 30L | $0.00 | ||
| 3/6 | 23/06/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Geelong | 2100m | P A Warnock | 0 |
| 20L | $0.00 |