Mildura Race 1 - C.a. Fitness Pace (3Rd Heat)
CHEERS POVERTY (3) failed last start over 1790m at this track in a run that should be overlooked as he did not enjoy the best draw. Had been racing well before that, with a win and two placings from his previous three outings. A nice draw on the front line should ensure a cosy run. He can return to winning form. ARCHIE MOTH (9) is better than his last-start ninth over 1710m at Ballarat. MIDNIGHT PIRATE (8) is in the mix following a fourth at his most recent appearance over 1800m at Kapunda. CAULONIA TERROR (10) has placed in both of his last two starts, including last time out at this track after racing four-back on the fence at the bell. Include in exotic bets.

Driver: Andrew Vozlic
Stats
Comments
Last start 4th (Fr3) over 2190m at this track, beaten 55 m by Wicked Confession (2:39.50) in NR 45 to 50 on February 25 at $31. Two runs back 7th (Sr6) over 2190m at this track beaten 25 m by Glitzy All Over (2:42.10) in NR up to 45 on February 18 at $23. Hard to make a case.
Last Starts 12 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/11 | 25/02/2026 | 7 | NR 45 to 50 | $6,000.00 | Mildura | 2190m | Soft | Wayne Hill | 1:57.2 | 3 |
| 53.7L | $31.00 |
| 7/11 | 18/02/2026 | 7 | NR up to 45 | $7,000.00 | Mildura | 2190m | Neutral | Ryan Backhouse | 1:59.1 | 6 |
| 27.1L | $23.00 |
| 1/8 | 11/02/2026 | 9 | NR up to 45 | $4,000.00 | Mildura | 2190m | Neutral | Alex Ashwood | 2:01.5 | 2 |
| 0.2L | $1.75 |
| 3/8 | 02/02/2026 | 14 | NR 46 to 50 | $6,000.00 | Charlton | 1609m | Neutral | Alex Ashwood | 1:57.7 | 5 |
| 2.1L | $11.00 |
| 1/7 | 19/01/2026 | 20 | NR up to 42 | $4,000.00 | Charlton | 2100m | Neutral | Alex Ashwood | 1:59.1 | 6 |
| 1.7L | $7.00 |
| 8/8 | 30/12/2025 | 4 | NR up to 49 | $4,000.00 | Mildura | 2190m | Neutral | Wayne Hill | 1:59.7 | 2 |
| 57.3L | $10.00 |
| 2/5 | 20/05/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Mildura | 1790m | R C Backhouse | 0 |
| 3L | $0.00 | ||
| 5/6 | 04/03/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Mildura | 1790m | L Watson | 0 |
| 15L | $0.00 |

Driver: Corey Johnson
Stats
Comments
Last start 4th (Fr1) over 1790m at this track, at the bell was 5th-11.6 beaten 13 m by Cheers Poverty (2:09.90) in NR 50 to 55 on February 18 at $13. At his previous 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. Finds the right race this time.
Last Starts 19 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/10 | 18/02/2026 | 7 | NR 50 to 55 | $6,000.00 | Mildura | 1790m | Neutral | L R Sutherland | 1:56.8 | 1 |
| 13.5L | $13.00 |
| 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 |
| 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: Alex Ashwood
Stats
Comments
Failed to impress last start; 5th (Fr6) over 1790m after showing early speed at this track, at the bell was 3rd-3 beaten 15 m by Foxy Two Gloves (2:10.30) in NR 50 to 64 on February 25 at $12. Showed ability the race before when he posted a big 6 m win after showing early speed, (Fr5) at this track (2:09.90) beating Watchtheclock in NR 50 to 55 on February 18 at $16 at the bell was leading 2.6. Drawn well this time and expected to finish closer.
Last Starts 12 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/11 | 25/02/2026 | 7 | NR 50 to 64 | $7,000.00 | Mildura | 1790m | Soft | Alex Ashwood | 1:57.1 | 6 |
| 15.2L | $12.00 |
| 1/10 | 18/02/2026 | 7 | NR 50 to 55 | $6,000.00 | Mildura | 1790m | Neutral | Alex Ashwood | 1:56.8 | 5 |
| 6.3L | $16.00 |
| 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 |
| 4/6 | 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: Boris Devcic
Stats
Comments
Resumes. At the latest first-up run 9th (Sr2) over 1790m at this track beaten 30 m by Eastbro Jesse (2:11.40) in NR 50 to 55 on January 29 2025 at $17. Has been in work for a little while but after a lengthy break may need the run.
Last Starts 12 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/4 | 25/02/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Mildura | 2190m | Boris Devcic | 0 |
| 30L | $0.00 | ||
| 3/4 | 18/02/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Mildura | 2190m | Boris Devcic | 0 |
| 25L | $0.00 | ||
| 9/10 | 29/01/2025 | 75 | NR 50 to 55 | $6,000.00 | Mildura | 1790m | Neutral | Boris Devcic | 1:58.2 | 2 |
| 30.0L | $17.00 |
| 8/10 | 15/11/2024 | 7 | NR 55 to 64 | $8,000.00 | Mildura | 1790m | Neutral | Luke Dunne | 1:56.1 | 2 |
| 67.4L | $3.40 |
| 2/10 | 08/11/2024 | 7 | NR 55 to 64 | $8,000.00 | Mildura | 2190m | Neutral | Luke Dunne | 1:58.9 | 1 |
| 1.1L | $4.00 |
| 3/6 | 01/11/2024 | 20 | NR 55 to 60 | $7,000.00 | Swan Hill | 1750m | Neutral | James Herbertson | 1:57.1 | 3 |
| 15.8L | $4.80 |
| 6/6 | 12/10/2024 | 8 | 5 LIFETIME WINS | $7,000.00 | Globe Derby | 1800m | Neutral | Boris Devcic | 1:59.8 | 5 |
| 34.2L | $6.50 |
| 9/10 | 04/10/2024 | 7 | NR 50 to 59 | $6,000.00 | Mildura | 1790m | Neutral | Boris Devcic | 1:58.0 | 3 |
| 23.2L | $51.00 |

Driver: Wayne Hill
Stats
Comments
Last start 4th (Sr2) over 1790m at this track was 8th-12.6 at the bell, beaten 14 m by Foxy Two Gloves (2:10.30) in NR 50 to 64 on February 25 at $41. At the start before 8th (Sr2) over 1790m at this track, beaten 40 m by Avoca Blues (2:11.80) in NR 50 to 55 on February 18 at $71. Can improve sharply.
Last Starts 12 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/11 | 25/02/2026 | 7 | NR 50 to 64 | $7,000.00 | Mildura | 1790m | Soft | Wayne Hill | 1:57.1 | 2 |
| 14.3L | $41.00 |
| 8/8 | 18/02/2026 | 7 | NR 50 to 55 | $6,000.00 | Mildura | 1790m | Neutral | Michael Francis | 1:58.5 | 2 |
| 37.8L | $71.00 |
| 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 |

Driver: Jack Laugher
Stats
Comments
Resuming after a spell of ten weeks. Finished off last campaign when well beaten into seventh after being driven well back, behind Madigan at Echuca over 2560m in a NR up to 80 on January 1 at $51. Sure to be thereabouts.
Last Starts 67 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/10 | 01/01/2026 | 3 | NR up to 80 | $15,000.00 | Echuca | 2560m | Neutral | Chris Alford | 2:02.6 | 3 |
| 12.1L | $51.00 |
| 8/12 | 29/12/2025 | 13 | NR 53 to 58 | $6,000.00 | Charlton | 1609m | Neutral | Ryan Sanderson | 1:55.2 | 2 |
| 5.6L | $10.00 |
| 4/9 | 16/12/2025 | 8 | NR 55 to 64 | $7,000.00 | Swan Hill | 2240m | Neutral | Ryan Sanderson | 1:57.4 | 2 |
| 22.4L | $6.50 |
| 3/8 | 08/12/2025 | 7 | NR 56 to 64 | $7,000.00 | Charlton | 2100m | Neutral | Ryan Sanderson | 1:57.4 | 5 |
| 2.3L | $7.50 |
| 8/12 | 01/12/2025 | 128 | NR 49 to 54 | $6,000.00 | Maryborough | 1690m | Neutral | Connor Ronan | 1:56.7 | 5 |
| 12.7L | $14.00 |
| 1/6 | 17/11/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Maryborough | 2190m | James Herbertson | 0 |
| 8L | $0.00 | ||
| 10/12 | 26/07/2025 | 7 | NR up to 79 | $15,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Luke Dunne | 1:55.0 | 4 |
| 10.7L | $14.00 |
| 2/6 | 06/03/2023 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bendigo | 2150m | R T Sanderson | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 |

Driver: Ryan Backhouse
Stats
Comments
Last start was driven from back in the field when 4th (Sr2) over 1800m after being wide early at Kapunda, beaten 6 m by Captain Barnato (2:09.60) in NR 50 to 57 on March 8 at $3.60. Before that, a solid effort when 2nd (Sr2) over 1800m at Globe Derby Park, at the bell was 6th-10.6 beaten 1.75 m by My Ultimate Harry (2:12.20) in NR 55 to 62 on February 21 at $4.80. Should be in the finish again.
Last Starts 1 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/7 | 08/03/2026 | 15 | NR 50 to 57 | $5,000.00 | Kapunda | 1800m | Neutral | Michael A Smith | 1:55.9 | 2 |
| 5.8L | $3.60 |
| 2/10 | 21/02/2026 | 10 | NR 55 to 62 | $8,000.00 | Globe Derby | 1800m | Neutral | Gaita Pullicino | 1:58.2 | 2 |
| 1.8L | $4.80 |
| 3/8 | 11/02/2026 | 7 | NR 56 to 64 | $7,000.00 | Mildura | 1790m | Neutral | Ellen Tormey | 1:55.8 | 3 |
| 4.5L | $3.60 |
| 4/10 | 04/02/2026 | 12 | NR 57 to 66 | $7,000.00 | Mildura | 2190m | Neutral | Boris Devcic | 1:57.9 | 3 |
| 7.1L | $101.00 |
| 8/8 | 23/01/2026 | 10 | NR 50 to 59 | $6,000.00 | Mildura | 2190m | Neutral | Boris Devcic | 1:59.7 | 4 |
| 43.0L | $31.00 |
| 11/11 | 13/01/2026 | 14 | NR 56 to 64 | $7,000.00 | Swan Hill | 1750m | Neutral | Tayla French | 1:53.6 | 7 |
| 31.7L | $31.00 |
| 1/7 | 30/12/2025 | 123 | NR 50 to 55 | $6,000.00 | Mildura | 1790m | Neutral | Luke Dunne | 1:56.7 | 1 |
| 0.2L | $17.00 |
| 2/3 | 15/12/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Mildura | 2190m | Boris Devcic | 0 |
| 1L | $0.00 | ||
| 1/5 | 07/07/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Mildura | 2190m | Boris Devcic | 0 |
| 3L | $0.00 |

Driver: Luke Dunne
Stats
Comments
Capable of better than we have seen lately. Last start 9th (Fr3) over 1710m at Ballarat was 10th-28.66 at the bell, beaten 17 m by Tara Victory (2:00.50) in NR 56 to 64 on February 19 at $8. The run prior 9th (Fr6) over 1720m after showing early pace at Melton, beaten 7 m by Clymenus (2:03.90) in NR 60 to 69 on January 30 at $12. Can make amends.
Last Starts 18 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9/10 | 19/02/2026 | 20 | NR 56 to 64 | $7,000.00 | Ballarat | 1710m | Neutral | Luke Dunne | 1:53.4 | 3 |
| 17.0L | $8.00 |
| 9/9 | 30/01/2026 | 11 | NR 60 to 69 | $10,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Luke Dunne | 1:56.0 | 6 |
| 7.9L | $12.00 |
| 3/7 | 19/01/2026 | 13 | NR 49 to 54 | $6,000.00 | Charlton | 1609m | Neutral | Blake Pace | 1:53.5 | 1 |
| 2.8L | $3.60 |
| 4/10 | 06/01/2026 | 21 | NR 56 to 62 | $7,000.00 | Shepparton | 1690m | Neutral | Luke Dunne | 1:54.9 | 6 |
| 2.6L | $9.00 |
| 10/11 | 16/12/2025 | 13 | NR 50 to 55 | $6,000.00 | Swan Hill | 1750m | Neutral | Luke Dunne | 1:54.7 | 5 |
| 12.0L | $4.60 |
| 1/9 | 03/12/2025 | 12 | NR 50 to 59 | $7,000.00 | Mildura | 1790m | Neutral | Luke Dunne | 1:56.8 | 3 |
| 2.4L | $1.95 |
| 7/7 | 16/10/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Shepparton | 2190m | Damian Wilson | 0 |
| 1L | $0.00 | ||
| 1/3 | 31/07/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Cobram | 2170m | Nathan Jack | 0 |
| 0.3L | $0.00 |

Driver: Luke Watson
Stats
Comments
Two back was beaten by 8 m finishing third after being driven well back, behind Lilstrepo at this track over 2190m in a NR 56 to 64 on February 18 at $31. Then a handy effort when well beaten into third behind Foxy Two Gloves at this track over 1790m in a NR 50 to 64 on February 25 at $16. Expected to be in the finish again.
Last Starts 12 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/11 | 25/02/2026 | 7 | NR 50 to 64 | $7,000.00 | Mildura | 1790m | Soft | Luke Watson | 1:57.1 | 5 |
| 11.9L | $16.00 |
| 3/8 | 18/02/2026 | 7 | NR 56 to 64 | $7,000.00 | Mildura | 2190m | Neutral | Kathy Watson | 1:59.8 | 1 |
| 8.8L | $31.00 |
| 6/8 | 11/02/2026 | 7 | NR 56 to 64 | $7,000.00 | Mildura | 1790m | Neutral | Kathy Watson | 1:55.8 | 2 |
| 8.5L | $19.00 |
| 8/10 | 04/02/2026 | 12 | NR 57 to 66 | $7,000.00 | Mildura | 2190m | Neutral | Kathy Watson | 1:57.9 | 1 |
| 12.5L | $23.00 |
| 11/11 | 23/01/2026 | 6 | NR 65 or better | $8,000.00 | Mildura | 2190m | Neutral | Kathy Watson | 1:57.5 | 2 |
| 128.3L | $81.00 |
| 7/10 | 17/01/2026 | 22 | NR 55 to 64 | $8,000.00 | Globe Derby | 1800m | Neutral | Luke Watson | 1:58.8 | 6 |
| 13.8L | $51.00 |
| 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: Ros Rolfe
Stats
Comments
Last start was well beaten after breaking at this track on February 11. Before that, 4th (Fr5) over 2190m after showing early speed at this track beaten 20 m by Lilstrepo (2:40.70) in NR 50 to 59 on January 23 at $4.40. Rates highly and can bounce back.
Last Starts 26 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 |