Mildura Race 1 - Mcdonalds Irymple & Mildura Pace (Heat)
TO THE NINES (2) raced wide and worked last time out when fifth at this circuit and distance. Form prior to that was strong, recording back-to-back placings from the back row. Likely to get all the favours from this nice draw. DALLAS MIKI (11) missed the start and couldn't recover at his latest appearance at Swan Hill but score back-to-back wins here prior. No favours expected from this draw but with luck he is good enough to win a race of this calibre. Tricky draw for MIDNIGHT PIRATE (8) but he is looming as a threat after a better effort last start, finishing second at this venue. SHOTINTHEDARK (10) needs a bit of luck from the tricky draw but was solid at Menangle last start and scored back-to-back wins last month.

Driver: Luke Dunne
Stats
Comments
Well beaten last start by Dallas Miki, a rival who she faces again; when 55 metres seventh at this track over 2190m in a NR 57 to 64 race on March 27. Can't have on that basis.
Last Starts 10 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/9 | 27/03/2026 | 7 | NR 57 to 64 | $7,000.00 | Mildura | 2190m | Neutral | Alex Ashwood | 1:56.5 | 1 |
| 55.6L | $19.00 |
| 8/9 | 20/03/2026 | 10 | NR 56 to 64 | $7,000.00 | Mildura | 1790m | Neutral | Luke Dunne | 1:56.3 | 2 |
| 19.2L | $23.00 |
| 8/8 | 10/03/2026 | 172 | NR 57 to 66 | $7,000.00 | Mildura | 2190m | Neutral | Alex Ashwood | 1:58.3 | 2 |
| 34.9L | $31.00 |
| 3/3 | 25/02/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Mildura | 2190m | K Hughes | 0 |
| 23L | $0.00 | ||
| 2/3 | 23/09/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Mildura | 1790m | Kathy Watson | 0 |
| 20L | $0.00 | ||
| 7/8 | 19/09/2025 | 14 | NR 56 to 64 | $7,000.00 | Mildura | 1790m | Neutral | Luke Dunne | 1:54.9 | 2 |
| 31.8L | $11.00 |
| 8/8 | 05/09/2025 | 7 | NR 65 or better | $8,000.00 | Mildura | 1790m | Neutral | Brent Murphy | 1:56.2 | 3 |
| 52.8L | $71.00 |
| 4/7 | 29/08/2025 | 7 | NR 50 to 55 | $6,000.00 | Mildura | 1790m | Neutral | Luke Dunne | 1:58.5 | 6 |
| 12.2L | $3.00 |

Driver: Connor Clarke
Stats
Comments
Last start 5th (Sr2) over 1790m at this track was 4th-4.8 at the bell, beaten 8 m by Hooklineandsinker (2:11.00) in NR 52 to 56 on March 27 at $2.50. Before that, a solid effort when 2nd (Sr5) over 2100m at Charlton beaten 15 m by Heatseeker (2:29.70) in NR 50 to 55 on March 15 at $8. Rates highly. Big chance.
Last Starts 10 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/9 | 27/03/2026 | 12 | NR 52 to 56 | $6,000.00 | Mildura | 1790m | Neutral | Connor Clarke | 1:57.8 | 2 |
| 8.7L | $2.50 |
| 2/12 | 15/03/2026 | 7 | NR 50 to 55 | $6,000.00 | Charlton | 2100m | Neutral | Connor Clarke | 1:54.7 | 5 |
| 15.1L | $8.00 |
| 3/7 | 08/03/2026 | 7 | NR up to 55 | $8,000.00 | Birchip | 2150m | Neutral | Ryan Backhouse | 2:00.6 | 2 |
| 0.2L | $4.60 |
| 5/8 | 01/03/2026 | 78 | NR up to 55 | $6,000.00 | Boort | 2250m | W | Ryan Backhouse | 2:01.0 | 2 |
| 5.3L | $4.20 |
| 10/12 | 13/12/2025 | 8 | No NR | $100,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Luke Dunne | 1:53.6 | 1 |
| 26.1L | $151.00 |
| 3/8 | 05/12/2025 | 9 | No NR | $10,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | James Herbertson | 1:55.2 | 7 |
| 13.7L | $26.00 |
| 5/9 | 22/09/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Maryborough | 1690m | Ryan Backhouse | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 | ||
| 1/5 | 15/09/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Stawell | 1785m | Ryan Backhouse | 0 |
| 3.5L | $0.00 |

Driver: Wayne Hill
Stats
Comments
Brings the right form to the table. Won by 9 m (Sr1) at this track (2:44.50) beating Nocomment in MAIDEN on March 27 at $21 at the bell was 2nd-7.4. Two runs back 3rd (Sr2) over 1790m at this track was 5th-12.4 at the bell, beaten 11 m by Bite The Ear Mike (2:13.40) in MAIDEN on March 20 at $81. Others make more appeal.
Last Starts 10 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/11 | 27/03/2026 | 7 | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Mildura | 2190m | Neutral | Connor Clarke | 2:00.9 | 1 |
| 9.9L | $21.00 |
| 3/11 | 20/03/2026 | - | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Mildura | 1790m | Neutral | Connor Clarke | 1:59.9 | 2 |
| 11.4L | $81.00 |
| 3/4 | 25/02/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Mildura | 2190m | 0 |
| 45L | $0.00 | |||
| 3/3 | 08/01/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Mildura | 1790m | Dean Peters | 0 |
| 4L | $0.00 |

Driver: Aaron Dunn
Stats
Comments
Comes here in the right form. Tracked on the speed and boxed on steadily; posted a big 4.5 m win (Sr1) at this track (2:12.40) beating Indianas Son in NR 47 to 51 on March 27 at $10 at the bell was 3rd-4.4. Two runs back 7th (Sr3) over 1790m at this track, at the bell was 8th-14.6 beaten 13 m by Diamond Krusher (2:12.10) in NR up to 50 on March 20 at $7.50. Can't tip based on recent efforts.
Last Starts 10 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/11 | 27/03/2026 | 7 | NR 47 to 51 | $6,000.00 | Mildura | 1790m | Neutral | Ryan Backhouse | 1:59.0 | 1 |
| 4.6L | $10.00 |
| 7/11 | 20/03/2026 | 10 | NR up to 50 | $6,000.00 | Mildura | 1790m | Neutral | Wayne Hill | 1:58.7 | 3 |
| 13.7L | $7.50 |
| 3/9 | 10/03/2026 | 13 | NR up to 50 | $6,000.00 | Mildura | 2190m | Neutral | Wayne Hill | 2:01.6 | 6 |
| 15.5L | $7.50 |
| 5/9 | 25/02/2026 | 33 | NR up to 50 | $6,000.00 | Mildura | 1790m | Soft | Wayne Hill | 2:00.6 | 3 |
| 17.9L | $4.00 |
| 4/4 | 18/02/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Mildura | 2190m | Michael Francis | 0 |
| 1L | $0.00 | ||
| 0/10 | 23/01/2026 | 24 | NR 40 to 49 | $4,000.00 | Mildura | 2190m | Neutral | Luke Watson | 1:57.4 | 2 |
| 99.0L | $18.00 |
| 4/8 | 30/12/2025 | 4 | NR 50 to 55 | $6,000.00 | Mildura | 1790m | Neutral | Wayne Hill | 2:00.4 | 1 |
| 6.2L | $5.50 |
| 1/5 | 05/05/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Mildura | 1790m | Sarah Watson | 0 |
| 20L | $0.00 |

Driver: Corey Johnson
Stats
Comments
Last start 2nd (Sr1) over 1790m at this track was 6th-8.4 at the bell, beaten 5.5 m by Hooklineandsinker (2:11.00) in NR 52 to 56 on March 27 at $10. Two runs back was driven from back in the field when 5th (Fr6) over 2190m at this track, beaten 21 m by Dallas Miki (2:39.30) in NR 51 to 55 on March 20 at $7. Not up to this.
Last Starts 10 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/9 | 27/03/2026 | 7 | NR 52 to 56 | $6,000.00 | Mildura | 1790m | Neutral | Corey Johnson | 1:57.8 | 1 |
| 5.5L | $10.00 |
| 5/9 | 20/03/2026 | 10 | NR 51 to 55 | $6,000.00 | Mildura | 2190m | Neutral | Corey Johnson | 1:57.1 | 6 |
| 21.3L | $7.00 |
| 1/8 | 10/03/2026 | 20 | NR 47 to 51 | $6,000.00 | Mildura | 2190m | Neutral | Corey Johnson | 1:59.7 | 1 |
| 9.0L | $2.90 |
| 2/10 | 18/02/2026 | 14 | NR 50 to 55 | $6,000.00 | Mildura | 1790m | Neutral | Corey Johnson | 1:56.8 | 3 |
| 6.3L | $6.50 |
| 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 |
| 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: Jack Laugher
Stats
Comments
Last start a big 5.5 m win when quickly away, (Fr3) at this track (2:11.00) beating Watchtheclock in NR 52 to 56 on March 27 at $6 at the bell was leading 4.2. No reason he cannot get the job done again.
Last Starts 10 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/9 | 27/03/2026 | 7 | NR 52 to 56 | $6,000.00 | Mildura | 1790m | Neutral | Jack Laugher | 1:57.8 | 3 |
| 5.5L | $6.00 |
| 4/11 | 20/03/2026 | 23 | 0-3 WINs | $6,000.00 | Mildura | 1790m | Neutral | Jack Laugher | 1:58.8 | 3 |
| 12.8L | $5.00 |
| 1/4 | 16/03/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Mildura | 2190m | Andrew Vozlic | 0 |
| 21L | $0.00 | ||
| 11/11 | 25/02/2026 | 7 | NR 50 to 64 | $7,000.00 | Mildura | 1790m | Soft | Ryan Backhouse | 1:57.1 | 5 |
| 247.9L | $9.00 |
| 3/8 | 18/02/2026 | 7 | NR 50 to 55 | $6,000.00 | Mildura | 1790m | Neutral | Luke Dunne | 1:58.5 | 2 |
| 3.4L | $2.10 |
| 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 |
| 1/5 | 01/12/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Mildura | 1750m | Andrew Vozlic | 0 |
| 55L | $0.00 |

Driver: Lochie Cook
Stats
Comments
Last start 8th (Sr1) over 2190m at this track, beaten 60 m by Dallas Miki (2:38.50) in NR 57 to 64 on March 27 at $4. Before that, a game effort when 3rd (Sr2) over 1790m at this track was 4th-6.4 at the bell, beaten 2.75 m by Lewielewis (2:09.30) in NR 56 to 64 on March 20 at $7.50. Genuine contender.
Last Starts 10 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/9 | 27/03/2026 | 7 | NR 57 to 64 | $7,000.00 | Mildura | 2190m | Neutral | Connor Clarke | 1:56.5 | 1 |
| 59.5L | $4.00 |
| 3/9 | 20/03/2026 | 10 | NR 56 to 64 | $7,000.00 | Mildura | 1790m | Neutral | Connor Clarke | 1:56.3 | 2 |
| 2.7L | $7.50 |
| 1/8 | 10/03/2026 | 13 | NR 57 to 66 | $7,000.00 | Mildura | 2190m | Neutral | Corey Johnson | 1:58.3 | 1 |
| 0.1L | $2.60 |
| 2/11 | 25/02/2026 | 7 | NR 50 to 64 | $7,000.00 | Mildura | 1790m | Soft | Corey Johnson | 1:57.1 | 4 |
| 6.6L | $7.00 |
| 5/8 | 18/02/2026 | 7 | NR 56 to 64 | $7,000.00 | Mildura | 2190m | Neutral | Corey Johnson | 1:59.8 | 6 |
| 14.4L | $21.00 |
| 5/8 | 11/02/2026 | 7 | NR 56 to 64 | $7,000.00 | Mildura | 1790m | Neutral | Corey Johnson | 1:55.8 | 6 |
| 7.4L | $10.00 |
| 3/6 | 23/12/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Mildura | 2190m | D J Locke | 0 |
| 15L | $0.00 | ||
| 1/5 | 06/11/2023 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Albion Park | 1660m | Good | A R Garrard | 0 |
| 5L | $0.00 |

Driver: Ryan Backhouse
Stats
Comments
Two back was well beaten into seventh behind Our Art Work at Charlton over 1609m in a NR up to 59 on March 15 at $6.50. Then a handy effort when beaten by 1.2 m finishing second after showing early speed, behind Dallas Miki at this track over 2190m in a NR 57 to 64 on March 27 at $3.10. Nicely placed to take this out.
Last Starts 10 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/9 | 27/03/2026 | 12 | NR 57 to 64 | $7,000.00 | Mildura | 2190m | Neutral | Wayne Hill | 1:56.5 | 4 |
| 1.2L | $3.10 |
| 7/11 | 15/03/2026 | 5 | NR up to 59 | $12,000.00 | Charlton | 1609m | Neutral | James Herbertson | 1:56.0 | 4 |
| 13.8L | $6.50 |
| 2/10 | 10/03/2026 | 2 | NR up to 59 | $6,000.00 | Mildura | 1790m | Neutral | Ryan Backhouse | 1:55.4 | 2 |
| 17.2L | $2.90 |
| 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 |
| 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 Watson
Stats
Comments
Last start 4th (Sr2) over 2190m at this track, beaten 35 m by Dallas Miki (2:38.50) in NR 57 to 64 on March 27 at $18. Before that, was driven from back in the field when 4th (Fr3) over 1790m at this track was 6th-11.4 at the bell, beaten 9 m by Lewielewis (2:09.30) in NR 56 to 64 on March 20 at $26. Forward showing expected.
Last Starts 10 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/9 | 27/03/2026 | 7 | NR 57 to 64 | $7,000.00 | Mildura | 2190m | Neutral | Luke Watson | 1:56.5 | 2 |
| 35.5L | $18.00 |
| 4/9 | 20/03/2026 | 10 | NR 56 to 64 | $7,000.00 | Mildura | 1790m | Neutral | Luke Watson | 1:56.3 | 3 |
| 9.1L | $26.00 |
| 8/10 | 10/03/2026 | 13 | NR up to 59 | $6,000.00 | Mildura | 1790m | Neutral | Luke Watson | 1:55.4 | 4 |
| 37.5L | $15.00 |
| 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 |
| 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: Jackie Barker
Stats
Comments
Won three starts back at Birchip over 2150m NR up to 55 on March 8. Last time out surrendered the lead and finished 5th (Fr1) over 2240m after showing early speed at Melton, at the bell was 4th-5.11 beaten 6 m by Alwaysbealady (2:42.20) in NR 62 to 71 on March 28 at $16. Not out of the equation.
Last Starts 9 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/11 | 28/03/2026 | 13 | NR 62 to 71 | $15,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Jackie Barker | 1:56.6 | 1 |
| 6.1L | $16.00 |
| 6/12 | 15/03/2026 | 7 | NR 56 to 64 | $7,000.00 | Charlton | 2100m | Neutral | Jackie Barker | 1:54.5 | 6 |
| 29.2L | $23.00 |
| 1/7 | 08/03/2026 | 7 | NR up to 55 | $8,000.00 | Birchip | 2150m | Neutral | Jackie Barker | 2:00.6 | 5 |
| 0.2L | $2.60 |
| 1/8 | 01/03/2026 | 7 | NR up to 55 | $6,000.00 | Boort | 2250m | W | Jackie Barker | 2:01.0 | 5 |
| 1.3L | $5.00 |
| 7/9 | 22/02/2026 | 17 | NR 48 to 53 | $6,000.00 | Cranbourne | 2080m | W | D K Mcguigan | 1:57.3 | 4 |
| 44.6L | $2.30 |
| 4/10 | 05/02/2026 | 169 | NR 50 to 55 | $6,000.00 | Ballarat | 2200m | Neutral | D K Mcguigan | 1:58.1 | 6 |
| 7.2L | $23.00 |
| 3/3 | 31/01/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bacchus Marsh | 1940m | T H Mcguigan | 0 |
| 2L | $0.00 | ||
| 1/4 | 31/05/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bacchus Marsh | 1940m | D K Mcguigan | 0 |
| 10L | $0.00 |

Driver: James Herbertson
Stats
Comments
Failed to impress last start; broke in score up and was out of position at the start 8th (Fr3) over 1750m at Swan Hill was 9th-17 at the bell, beaten 9 m by Ideal Bandit (2:04.30) in NR 56 to 64 on March 31 at $4.20. Showed ability the outing before when he won by 1.2 m (Sr3) at this track (2:38.50) beating Midnight Pirate in NR 57 to 64 on March 27 at $3.90 at the bell was leading 4.4. One of the key runners.
Last Starts 6 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/10 | 31/03/2026 | 4 | NR 56 to 64 | $7,000.00 | Swan Hill | 1750m | Neutral | R J Rolfe | 1:54.4 | 3 |
| 9.8L | $4.20 |
| 1/9 | 27/03/2026 | 7 | NR 57 to 64 | $7,000.00 | Mildura | 2190m | Neutral | R J Rolfe | 1:56.5 | 3 |
| 1.2L | $3.90 |
| 1/9 | 20/03/2026 | 10 | NR 51 to 55 | $6,000.00 | Mildura | 2190m | Neutral | R J Rolfe | 1:57.1 | 3 |
| 4.6L | $7.00 |
| 1/2 | 16/03/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Mildura | 2190m | R J Rolfe | 0 |
| 7L | $0.00 | ||
| 7/10 | 10/03/2026 | 27 | NR up to 59 | $6,000.00 | Mildura | 1790m | Neutral | R J Rolfe | 1:55.4 | 5 |
| 29.6L | $23.00 |
| 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 |
| 1/5 | 01/12/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Mildura | 1750m | R J Rolfe | 0 |
| 6L | $0.00 |