Mildura Race 8 - Club Merbein Pace (2Nd Heat)
LOSEASHOE (6) produced a far better performance when second up at his latest appearance, finishing third over 2190m at this track. Should be fitter again and is good enough to take out a race like this. CHEERS POVERTY (5) has had to work at his last couple of outings so it may pay to forgive those results and assess his chances off back-to-back placings prior. RONZEL MICKY (1) has been coming from wider or second line draws so is on the radar from the inside barrier. IM STUCK MAN (3) is worth some thought with the aid of a favourable draw.

Driver: Jack Laugher
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Comments
Last start was well back in the run when 5th (Fr6) over 1750m at Swan Hill was 6th-13.6 at the bell, beaten 6 m by Over The Line (2:06.60) in NR up to 50 M on March 31 at $11. Before that, a game effort when 3rd (Sr2) over 1790m at this track, at the bell was 6th-11.2 beaten 13 m by Shes Poppy (2:12.40) in NR 47 to 51 on March 27 at $12. Has the ability to play a major role.
Last Starts 6 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/6 | 31/03/2026 | 4 | NR up to 50 | $6,000.00 | Swan Hill | 1750m | Neutral | Ellen Tormey | 1:56.5 | 6 |
| 6.9L | $11.00 |
| 3/11 | 27/03/2026 | 17 | NR 47 to 51 | $6,000.00 | Mildura | 1790m | Neutral | Jack Laugher | 1:59.0 | 2 |
| 13.0L | $12.00 |
| 2/9 | 10/03/2026 | 13 | NR up to 50 | $6,000.00 | Mildura | 2190m | Neutral | Jack Laugher | 2:01.6 | 2 |
| 10.2L | $3.90 |
| 9/11 | 25/02/2026 | 7 | NR 50 to 64 | $7,000.00 | Mildura | 1790m | Soft | Jack Laugher | 1:57.1 | 4 |
| 30.2L | $19.00 |
| 1/10 | 18/02/2026 | 7 | NR up to 49 | $4,000.00 | Mildura | 2190m | Neutral | Jack Laugher | 2:00.9 | 4 |
| 5.2L | $2.80 |
| 2/9 | 11/02/2026 | 7 | NR up to 49 | $4,000.00 | Mildura | 1790m | Neutral | Jack Laugher | 1:58.1 | 3 |
| 5.4L | $14.00 |
| 2/7 | 06/05/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Mildura | 2190m | D J Locke | 0 |
| 3L | $0.00 | ||
| 5/5 | 23/11/2022 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Mildura | 1790m | D J Locke | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 |

Driver: Corey Johnson
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Comments
Last start 6th (Fr2) over 1790m at this track, at the bell was 5th-8 beaten 11 m by Hooklineandsinker (2:11.00) in NR 52 to 56 on March 27 at $19. Two runs back 4th (Sr5) over 1790m at this track, at the bell was 9th-16 beaten 4.5 m by Diamond Krusher (2:12.10) in NR up to 50 on March 20 at $11. Would be better placed in something easier.
Last Starts 10 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/9 | 27/03/2026 | 7 | NR 52 to 56 | $6,000.00 | Mildura | 1790m | Neutral | Ryan Backhouse | 1:57.8 | 2 |
| 11.2L | $19.00 |
| 4/11 | 20/03/2026 | 10 | NR up to 50 | $6,000.00 | Mildura | 1790m | Neutral | Corey Johnson | 1:58.7 | 5 |
| 4.4L | $11.00 |
| 1/9 | 10/03/2026 | 13 | NR up to 50 | $6,000.00 | Mildura | 2190m | Neutral | Corey Johnson | 2:01.6 | 5 |
| 10.2L | $7.50 |
| 2/9 | 25/02/2026 | 7 | NR up to 50 | $6,000.00 | Mildura | 1790m | Soft | Corey Johnson | 2:00.6 | 5 |
| 10.8L | $3.50 |
| 1/11 | 18/02/2026 | 7 | NR up to 45 | $7,000.00 | Mildura | 2190m | Neutral | Corey Johnson | 1:59.1 | 1 |
| 1.8L | $5.00 |
| 3/8 | 11/02/2026 | 7 | NR up to 45 | $4,000.00 | Mildura | 2190m | Neutral | Corey Johnson | 2:01.5 | 5 |
| 0.3L | $4.40 |
| 3/6 | 17/11/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Mildura | 1790m | D J Weinert | 0 |
| 2.2L | $0.00 | ||
| 4/4 | 28/08/2022 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Mildura | 1790m | D J Weinert | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 |

Driver: Ryan Sanderson
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Comments
Returns from the paddock. At the latest first-up run 3rd (Sr4) over 2190m at this track, beaten 8 m by Eyesealittle (2:43.80) in MAIDEN on October 21 at $17. Facing a tough task first-up.
Last Starts 86 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/6 | 10/01/2026 | 11 | Max - 1 win of $5001 or more | $8,000.00 | Globe Derby | 1800m | Neutral | Danielle Hill | 1:59.0 | 2 |
| 11.5L | $15.00 |
| 5/7 | 30/12/2025 | 4 | 0-1 WIN | $6,000.00 | Mildura | 1790m | Neutral | Luke Dunne | 1:58.9 | 1 |
| 17.4L | $4.60 |
| 2/9 | 26/12/2025 | 16 | NR 50 to 61 | $7,000.00 | Mildura | 2190m | Neutral | Luke Dunne | 2:02.8 | 5 |
| 2.7L | $34.00 |
| 4/10 | 10/12/2025 | 11 | 0-1 WIN | $6,000.00 | Mildura | 2190m | Neutral | Luke Dunne | 2:00.3 | 3 |
| 28.9L | $9.50 |
| 5/9 | 29/11/2025 | 8 | NR up to 49 | $7,000.00 | Globe Derby | 1800m | Neutral | Kevin Weidenbach | 1:59.4 | 1 |
| 8.8L | $12.00 |
| 1/7 | 21/11/2025 | 18 | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Mildura | 1790m | Neutral | Luke Dunne | 1:59.6 | 2 |
| 18.2L | $1.35 |
| 1/5 | 06/10/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Mildura | 2190m | Mark Riseley | 0 |
| 20L | $0.00 | ||
| 5/9 | 20/02/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Shepparton | 2190m | Abby Sanderson | 0 |
| 2L | $0.00 |

Driver: Alex Ashwood
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Comments
Recent efforts haven't been up to his best. Last start 7th (Fr4) over 1790m after showing early pace at this track was 3rd-4 at the bell, beaten 11 m by Hooklineandsinker (2:11.00) in NR 52 to 56 on March 27 at $4.40. The start before 6th (Sr1) over 2190m at this track beaten 25 m by Dallas Miki (2:39.30) in NR 51 to 55 on March 20 at $4.60. Good enough to turn things around.
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 52 to 56 | $6,000.00 | Mildura | 1790m | Neutral | Alex Ashwood | 1:57.8 | 4 |
| 11.9L | $4.40 |
| 6/9 | 20/03/2026 | 5 | NR 51 to 55 | $6,000.00 | Mildura | 2190m | Neutral | Alex Ashwood | 1:57.1 | 1 |
| 25.4L | $4.60 |
| 2/11 | 15/03/2026 | 5 | NR up to 59 | $12,000.00 | Charlton | 1609m | Neutral | Alex Ashwood | 1:56.0 | 3 |
| 1.4L | $23.00 |
| 3/10 | 10/03/2026 | 13 | NR up to 59 | $6,000.00 | Mildura | 1790m | Neutral | Alex Ashwood | 1:55.4 | 3 |
| 17.6L | $3.40 |
| 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 |
| 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: Ryan Backhouse
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Comments
Two back was well beaten into ninth behind Our Art Work at this track over 1790m in a NR up to 59 on March 10 at $126. Then a handy effort when well beaten into third behind Dallas Miki at this track over 2190m in a NR 51 to 55 on March 20 at $12. Chief contender.
Last Starts 7 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/4 | 30/03/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Mildura | 1790m | Boris Devcic | 0 |
| 5L | $0.00 | ||
| 3/9 | 20/03/2026 | 10 | NR 51 to 55 | $6,000.00 | Mildura | 2190m | Neutral | Ryan Backhouse | 1:57.1 | 1 |
| 16.2L | $12.00 |
| 9/10 | 10/03/2026 | 405 | NR up to 59 | $6,000.00 | Mildura | 1790m | Neutral | Boris Devcic | 1:55.4 | 4 |
| 37.9L | $126.00 |
| 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 |

Driver: Luke Dunne
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Comments
Two back was well beaten into fifth behind Rocknroll Lenny at this track over 1790m in a 0-3 WINs on March 20 at $4.20. Then a handy effort when beaten by 5.5 m finishing third behind Hooklineandsinker at this track over 1790m in a NR 52 to 56 on March 27 at $5.50. Should be right in the finish.
Last Starts 10 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/9 | 27/03/2026 | 7 | NR 52 to 56 | $6,000.00 | Mildura | 1790m | Neutral | Luke Dunne | 1:57.8 | 1 |
| 5.6L | $5.50 |
| 5/11 | 20/03/2026 | 30 | 0-3 WINs | $6,000.00 | Mildura | 1790m | Neutral | Luke Dunne | 1:58.8 | 4 |
| 14.7L | $4.20 |
| 7/10 | 18/02/2026 | 7 | NR 50 to 55 | $6,000.00 | Mildura | 1790m | Neutral | Luke Dunne | 1:56.8 | 1 |
| 15.6L | $6.00 |
| 3/11 | 11/02/2026 | 19 | NR 50 to 55 | $6,000.00 | Mildura | 2190m | Neutral | Luke Dunne | 2:00.5 | 3 |
| 5.5L | $4.20 |
| 2/8 | 23/01/2026 | 11 | NR 50 to 59 | $6,000.00 | Mildura | 2190m | Neutral | Luke Dunne | 1:58.1 | 1 |
| 9.1L | $9.50 |
| 1/7 | 12/01/2026 | 17 | 1 LIFETIME WIN GROUP | $3,500.00 | Gawler | 1609m | Neutral | Ryan Backhouse | 1:57.5 | 6 |
| 2.6L | $2.25 |
| 1/6 | 29/07/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Melton | 1720m | Good | S J P O'sullivan | 0 |
| 0.2L | $0.00 | |
| 3/4 | 24/02/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Leeton | 1758m | Good | R W Maguire | 0 |
| 2L | $0.00 |

Driver: Wayne Hill
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Comments
Last start was well back in the run when 4th (Fr6) over 1790m after racing wide at this track was 9th-13 at the bell, beaten 6 m by Hooklineandsinker (2:11.00) in NR 52 to 56 on March 27 at $34. Before that, surrendered the lead and finished 7th (Fr4) over 2190m at this track beaten 35 m by Dallas Miki (2:39.30) in NR 51 to 55 on March 20 at $11. Will give a good account.
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 52 to 56 | $6,000.00 | Mildura | 1790m | Neutral | Liam Older | 1:57.8 | 6 |
| 6.7L | $34.00 |
| 7/9 | 20/03/2026 | 10 | NR 51 to 55 | $6,000.00 | Mildura | 2190m | Neutral | Aaron Dunn | 1:57.1 | 4 |
| 33.8L | $11.00 |
| 6/10 | 10/03/2026 | 13 | NR up to 59 | $6,000.00 | Mildura | 1790m | Neutral | Wayne Hill | 1:55.4 | 5 |
| 29.0L | $23.00 |
| 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 |