Mildura Race 3 - Club Merbein Pace
MY ULTIMATE JIMMY NZ (8) hasn't been seen since the Breeders Crown Final at Melton in December but has terrific strike rates both here and at the distance and will be ready to go off a trial win. Looks well placed for a winning return. JAXON BEACH (9) settled handy before going to the lead and finding under pressure to finish third last start, making it four minor placings in a row at this venue. Two of those were from this row. Could find the winners' stall. MY ULTIMATE BILLY NZ (6) had a tough draw last time at Shepparton but placed in Adelaide prior and owns a decent record at this circuit and distance. IM BLINGIN IT (1) has drawn to advantage and has been readied for the return with two trial placings. Races well fresh so keep safe.

Driver: Connor Clarke
Stats
Comments
Returns after four-and-a-half months in the paddock. Finished off last campaign when beaten by 6 m finishing fifth after showing early speed, behind Lochinvar Camaro at Globe Derby Park over 1800m in a 4yo+ NR up to 69 on October 22 at $11. Go well while fresh.
Last Starts 6 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/4 | 18/02/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Mildura | 2190m | Ryan Backhouse | 0 |
| 1L | $0.00 | ||
| 3/3 | 04/02/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Mildura | 1790m | Aaron Dunne | 0 |
| 10L | $0.00 | ||
| 5/7 | 22/10/2025 | 33 | NR up to 69 | $4,500.00 | Globe Derby | 1800m | Neutral | Ryan Backhouse | 1:59.9 | 2 |
| 6.9L | $11.00 |
| 8/8 | 19/09/2025 | 28 | NR 56 to 64 | $7,000.00 | Mildura | 1790m | Neutral | E M Adams | 1:54.9 | 5 |
| 78.6L | $51.00 |
| 8/8 | 22/08/2025 | 7 | NR 65 or better | $8,000.00 | Mildura | 1790m | Neutral | George Chamouras | 1:56.3 | 6 |
| 29.5L | $51.00 |
| 9/10 | 15/08/2025 | 28 | NR 65 or better | $8,000.00 | Mildura | 2190m | Neutral | Ryan Backhouse | 1:59.3 | 2 |
| 34.4L | $23.00 |
| 5/8 | 18/07/2025 | 7 | NR 56 to 64 | $7,000.00 | Mildura | 2190m | Neutral | Ryan Backhouse | 1:58.4 | 6 |
| 16.5L | $13.00 |
| 4/9 | 11/07/2025 | 7 | NR 65 or better | $8,000.00 | Mildura | 1790m | Neutral | H Lewis | 1:57.6 | 1 |
| 9.9L | $12.00 |

Driver: Luke Sutherland
Stats
Comments
Didn't do much at the last run, 10th (Fr1) over 1750m at Swan Hill, beaten 25 m by Miki B (2:03.50) in NR 56 to 64 on January 13 at $26. Before that 9th (Fr2) over 2190m after showing early pace at this track, beaten 60 m by Tough Aint Enough (2:39.70) in NR 65 or better on December 30 at $126. Wait until the form picks up.
Last Starts 42 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10/11 | 13/01/2026 | 14 | NR 56 to 64 | $7,000.00 | Swan Hill | 1750m | Neutral | Ryan Backhouse | 1:53.6 | 1 |
| 25.2L | $26.00 |
| 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 |
| 3/4 | 17/04/2022 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Mildura | 2190m | Aaron Coad | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 |

Driver: Ryan Backhouse
Stats
Comments
Returns after five-and-a-half months in the paddock. Finished off last preparation when well beaten into eighth behind Maxy Wants To Play at this track over 2190m in a NR 65 or better on September 12 at $101. Capable of more than he has shown recently. Has won two of three fresh attempts so looking for a good return.
Last Starts 6 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/4 | 18/02/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Mildura | 2190m | Ryan Backhouse | 0 |
| 14L | $0.00 | ||
| 8/8 | 12/09/2025 | 7 | NR 65 or better | $8,000.00 | Mildura | 2190m | Neutral | Andrew Vozlic | 1:59.7 | 1 |
| 28.9L | $101.00 |
| 7/8 | 05/09/2025 | 14 | NR 56 to 64 | $7,000.00 | Mildura | 1790m | Neutral | Andrew Vozlic | 1:58.7 | 3 |
| 18.9L | $26.00 |
| 1/3 | 01/09/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Ararat | 1750m | Andrew Vozlic | 0 |
| 45L | $0.00 | ||
| 5/9 | 22/08/2025 | 35 | NR 56 to 64 | $7,000.00 | Mildura | 1790m | Neutral | Ryan Backhouse | 1:54.8 | 3 |
| 35.5L | $10.00 |
| 4/8 | 18/07/2025 | 7 | NR 56 to 64 | $7,000.00 | Mildura | 2190m | Neutral | Corey Johnson | 1:58.4 | 2 |
| 15.5L | $14.00 |
| 7/9 | 11/07/2025 | 21 | NR 65 or better | $8,000.00 | Mildura | 1790m | Neutral | Mark Riseley | 1:57.6 | 2 |
| 33.0L | $21.00 |
| 8/10 | 20/06/2025 | 45 | NR 65 or better | $8,000.00 | Mildura | 2190m | Neutral | Lochie Cook | 1:58.7 | 3 |
| 61.6L | $18.00 |

Driver: Wayne Hill
Stats
Comments
Didn't do much last time out, surrendered the lead and finished 8th (Fr2) over 2190m after showing early speed at this track, beaten 55 m by Tough Aint Enough (2:41.20) in NR 60 to 75 on February 11 at $101. Before that 10th (Sr2) over 2190m at this track, at the bell was 7th-13.2 beaten 16 m by Merrywood Paul (2:40.50) in NR 57 to 66 on February 4 at $41. Cannot enthuse.
Last Starts 6 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/4 | 18/02/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Mildura | 2190m | Corey Johnson | 0 |
| 1L | $0.00 | ||
| 8/8 | 11/02/2026 | 7 | NR 60 to 75 | $8,000.00 | Mildura | 2190m | Neutral | Corey Johnson | 1:58.4 | 2 |
| 52.6L | $101.00 |
| 10/10 | 04/02/2026 | 40 | NR 57 to 66 | $7,000.00 | Mildura | 2190m | Neutral | Corey Johnson | 1:57.9 | 2 |
| 16.1L | $41.00 |
| 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 |
| 1/4 | 17/03/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Mildura | 1790m | Luke Watson | 0 |
| 10L | $0.00 |

Driver: Ben Xiriha
Stats
Comments
Last start was well beaten into tenth behind Franco Novelist at Shepparton over 2190m in a 0W/15 0K stake on January 17 at $81. Performed better the start before with a good run when 3rd (Fr3) over 1800m after showing early pace at Globe Derby Park beaten 1.5 m by Post Game (2:12.40) in NR 61 to 73 on January 10 at $5.50. Capable of far better.
Last Starts 38 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10/12 | 17/01/2026 | 7 | 0W/15 0K stake | $15,000.00 | Shepparton | 2190m | Fast | Nathan Jack | 1:57.4 | 4 |
| 25.1L | $81.00 |
| 3/7 | 10/01/2026 | 15 | NR 61 to 73 | $5,000.00 | Globe Derby | 1800m | Neutral | Danielle Hill | 1:58.4 | 3 |
| 1.5L | $5.50 |
| 6/11 | 26/12/2025 | 30 | NR 62 to 75 | $8,000.00 | Mildura | 1790m | Neutral | Luke Dunne | 1:54.9 | 1 |
| 22.1L | $31.00 |
| 4/5 | 26/11/2025 | 7 | NR 65 or better | $8,000.00 | Mildura | 1790m | Neutral | Connor Clarke | 1:58.9 | 2 |
| 11.8L | $8.50 |
| 9/11 | 19/11/2025 | 9 | NR 65 or better | $8,000.00 | Bendigo | 1650m | Neutral | Luke Dunne | 1:53.4 | 4 |
| 14.2L | $71.00 |
| 9/9 | 10/11/2025 | 20 | 0W/15 0K stake | $8,000.00 | Ararat | 2195m | Fast | Luke Dunne | 1:57.3 | 7 |
| 37.5L | $17.00 |
| 4/4 | 06/10/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Mildura | 2190m | Mark Riseley | 0 |
| 10L | $0.00 | ||
| 1/3 | 07/11/2022 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bendigo | 2150m | A M Ashwood | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 |

Driver: Ellen Tormey
Stats
Comments
Last start 10th (Fr3) over 2190m after showing early pace at this track, beaten 25 m by Maxy Wants To Play (2:39.80) in NR 65 or better on January 23 at $15. At her previous start 4th (Fr1) over 1800m after showing early speed at Globe Derby Park, beaten 5.5 m by Post Game (2:12.40) in NR 61 to 73 on January 10 at $2.10. Can do better.
Last Starts 32 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10/11 | 23/01/2026 | 13 | NR 65 or better | $8,000.00 | Mildura | 2190m | Neutral | Ellen Tormey | 1:57.5 | 3 |
| 25.1L | $15.00 |
| 4/7 | 10/01/2026 | 11 | NR 61 to 73 | $5,000.00 | Globe Derby | 1800m | Neutral | Ryan Hryhorec | 1:58.4 | 1 |
| 5.7L | $2.10 |
| 8/11 | 30/12/2025 | 4 | NR 65 or better | $10,000.00 | Mildura | 2190m | Neutral | Ellen Tormey | 1:57.4 | 5 |
| 12.8L | $71.00 |
| 7/11 | 26/12/2025 | 16 | NR 62 to 75 | $8,000.00 | Mildura | 1790m | Neutral | Ellen Tormey | 1:54.9 | 5 |
| 29.0L | $15.00 |
| 5/8 | 10/12/2025 | 7 | NR 65 or better | $8,000.00 | Mildura | 1790m | Neutral | Ellen Tormey | 1:56.7 | 2 |
| 14.9L | $19.00 |
| 7/8 | 03/12/2025 | 7 | NR 65 or better | $8,000.00 | Mildura | 2190m | Neutral | Luke Watson | 1:57.3 | 1 |
| 19.3L | $26.00 |
| 2/5 | 05/05/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Mildura | 1790m | J L Kerridge | 0 |
| 2L | $0.00 | ||
| 3/3 | 19/11/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Mildura | 1790m | Andrew Vozlic | 0 |
| 3L | $0.00 |

Driver: Corey Johnson
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Comments
Resuming after a spell of 11 weeks. Finished off last campaign when well beaten into ninth behind Captain Perfect at Melton over 2240m in a 3yo G2 No NR CG on December 13 at $41. Trial winner who is well placed for a winning return.
Last Starts 6 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/4 | 18/02/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Mildura | 2190m | Andrew Vozlic | 0 |
| 14L | $0.00 | ||
| 9/12 | 13/12/2025 | 8 | No NR | $100,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Corey Johnson | 1:53.6 | 3 |
| 24.6L | $41.00 |
| 4/8 | 05/12/2025 | 14 | No NR | $10,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Corey Johnson | 1:55.2 | 1 |
| 15.5L | $4.20 |
| 1/9 | 21/11/2025 | 14 | NR 60 to 75 | $8,000.00 | Mildura | 1790m | Neutral | Corey Johnson | 1:54.9 | 1 |
| 2.1L | $1.95 |
| 1/8 | 07/11/2025 | 13 | NR 60 to 75 | $8,000.00 | Mildura | 1790m | Neutral | Corey Johnson | 1:54.8 | 3 |
| 4.9L | $1.45 |
| 2/10 | 25/10/2025 | 7 | No NR | $30,000.00 | Globe Derby | 2230m | Neutral | Corey Johnson | 1:57.5 | 3 |
| 0.1L | $13.00 |
| 4/8 | 18/10/2025 | 7 | No NR | $8,500.00 | Globe Derby | 2230m | Neutral | Corey Johnson | 1:58.0 | 1 |
| 4.4L | $4.80 |
| 1/4 | 06/10/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Mildura | 2190m | Corey Johnson | 0 |
| 6L | $0.00 |

Driver: Luke Dunne
Stats
Comments
Not far away at the last couple starts; Finished 4 m third behind Dhaulagiri at this track over 2190m NR 65 or better last start. Before that was beaten 3 metres second again at this track in NR 60 to 75 on February 11. Could break through.
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 | 18/02/2026 | 7 | NR 65 or better | $8,000.00 | Mildura | 2190m | Neutral | Luke Dunne | 1:57.7 | 4 |
| 3.8L | $6.50 |
| 2/8 | 11/02/2026 | 7 | NR 60 to 75 | $8,000.00 | Mildura | 2190m | Neutral | Luke Dunne | 1:58.4 | 2 |
| 3.0L | $3.10 |
| 2/8 | 04/02/2026 | 12 | NR 67 or better | $8,000.00 | Mildura | 2190m | Neutral | Luke Dunne | 1:57.1 | 2 |
| 0.3L | $16.00 |
| 3/11 | 23/01/2026 | 10 | NR 65 or better | $8,000.00 | Mildura | 2190m | Neutral | Luke Dunne | 1:57.5 | 2 |
| 0.2L | $34.00 |
| 8/12 | 13/01/2026 | 64 | NR 65 or better | $8,000.00 | Swan Hill | 1750m | Neutral | Tasmyn Potter | 1:53.2 | 1 |
| 16.1L | $126.00 |
| 1/4 | 05/01/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Mildura | 1790m | Andrew Vozlic | 0 |
| 1L | $0.00 | ||
| 7/9 | 10/11/2025 | 34 | 0W/15 0K stake | $8,000.00 | Ararat | 2195m | Fast | Connor Clarke | 1:57.3 | 2 |
| 30.8L | $51.00 |
| 1/3 | 23/09/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Mildura | 1790m | Ryan Backhouse | 0 |
| 20L | $0.00 |