Mildura Race 2 - Mcdonalds Irymple & Mildura Pace
WILLIAMS (7) turned in a much better run last time out when runner-up over 2190m at this track, beaten 1.2 metres after leading. Drawn to enjoy a cosy run but might need things to go his way at some stage. Meeting a deeper field this time but he has the ability to mix it with them. AVOCA BLUES (1) was responsible for a better effort last time out when runner-up over 1790m at this track. Should run a big race. SHOTINTHEDARK (4) is worth some thought after his last-start fourth over 1790m at this track. RONZEL MICKY (5) deserves respect off the last-start win.

Driver: Corey Johnson
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Comments
Two back was well beaten into fourth behind Cemetery Bay at this track over 2190m in a NR 65 or better on April 17 at $41. Then a handy effort when beaten by 4.5 m finishing second behind Royal Appointment at this track over 1790m in a NR 56 to 64 on April 24 at $21. Very hard to beat.
Last Starts 7 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/8 | 24/04/2026 | 7 | NR 56 to 64 | $7,000.00 | Mildura | 1790m | Neutral | Corey Johnson | 1:57.0 | 2 |
| 4.3L | $21.00 |
| 4/8 | 17/04/2026 | 21 | NR 65 or better | $8,000.00 | Mildura | 2190m | Neutral | Corey Johnson | 1:58.4 | 2 |
| 17.1L | $41.00 |
| 9/9 | 27/03/2026 | 7 | NR 57 to 64 | $7,000.00 | Mildura | 2190m | Neutral | Ryan Backhouse | 1:56.5 | 6 |
| 71.8L | $23.00 |
| 5/9 | 20/03/2026 | 12 | NR 56 to 64 | $7,000.00 | Mildura | 1790m | Neutral | Ryan Backhouse | 1:56.3 | 4 |
| 10.2L | $4.80 |
| 2/7 | 08/03/2026 | 18 | NR 50 to 57 | $5,000.00 | Kapunda | 1800m | Neutral | Shane Turner | 1:55.9 | 5 |
| 0.2L | $19.00 |
| 1/8 | 18/02/2026 | 7 | NR 50 to 55 | $6,000.00 | Mildura | 1790m | Neutral | Ryan Backhouse | 1:58.5 | 5 |
| 1.3L | $10.00 |
| 1/5 | 17/03/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Mildura | 1790m | J L Kerridge | 0 |
| 3L | $0.00 | ||
| 2/7 | 02/05/2022 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bendigo | 1650m | S T Sanderson | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 |

Driver: Luke Watson
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Comments
Didn't do much last start, 7th (Sr3) over 1790m at this track was 8th-17.2 at the bell, beaten 10 m by Royal Appointment (2:10.10) in NR 56 to 64 on April 24 at $51. Before that 5th (Sr2) over 1790m at this track was 7th-31.7 at the bell, beaten 9 m by Dallas Miki (2:09.90) in NR 54 to 63 on April 11 at $31. Must do a lot more.
Last Starts 7 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/8 | 24/04/2026 | 13 | NR 56 to 64 | $7,000.00 | Mildura | 1790m | Neutral | Luke Watson | 1:57.0 | 3 |
| 10.2L | $51.00 |
| 5/9 | 11/04/2026 | 4 | NR 54 to 63 | $10,000.00 | Mildura | 1790m | Neutral | Luke Watson | 1:56.8 | 2 |
| 9.9L | $31.00 |
| 7/10 | 07/04/2026 | 11 | NR 54 to 63 | $7,000.00 | Mildura | 1790m | Neutral | Luke Watson | 1:56.1 | 2 |
| 29.6L | $34.00 |
| 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 |
| 3/4 | 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
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Comments
Last start 4th (Sr1) over 1790m at this track, at the bell was 5th-18.7 beaten 5 m by Dallas Miki (2:09.90) in NR 54 to 63 on April 11 at $15. At his previous start 8th (Sr3) over 1790m at this track, beaten 35 m by Dallas Miki (2:09.10) in NR 54 to 63 on April 7 at $5. A better run is on the cards.
Last Starts 20 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/9 | 11/04/2026 | 4 | NR 54 to 63 | $10,000.00 | Mildura | 1790m | Neutral | Jackie Barker | 1:56.8 | 1 |
| 4.9L | $15.00 |
| 8/10 | 07/04/2026 | 10 | NR 54 to 63 | $7,000.00 | Mildura | 1790m | Neutral | Jackie Barker | 1:56.1 | 3 |
| 35.3L | $5.00 |
| 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 |
| 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: Jack Laugher
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Comments
Going well. Last start won by 1.2 m (Fr1) at this track (2:44.00) beating Williams in NR 51 to 55 on April 24 at $13 at the bell was 3rd-4.8. One of the better chances.
Last Starts 7 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/11 | 24/04/2026 | 7 | NR 51 to 55 | $6,000.00 | Mildura | 2190m | Neutral | Jack Laugher | 2:00.5 | 1 |
| 1.2L | $13.00 |
| 3/9 | 17/04/2026 | 6 | NR 52 to 56 | $6,000.00 | Mildura | 1790m | Neutral | Ellen Tormey | 1:57.3 | 1 |
| 22.6L | $11.00 |
| 5/10 | 11/04/2026 | 4 | NR 49 to 53 | $8,000.00 | Mildura | 1790m | Neutral | Lochie Cook | 1:56.7 | 3 |
| 17.6L | $41.00 |
| 1/7 | 07/04/2026 | 7 | NR 49 to 53 | $6,000.00 | Mildura | 1790m | Neutral | Jack Laugher | 2:00.0 | 1 |
| 1.4L | $6.00 |
| 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 |
| 2/7 | 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: Luke Sutherland
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Comments
Meets Ronzel Micky again; when 18 metres ninth at this track over 2190m in a NR 51 to 55 race on April 24. This looks a far sterner test.
Last Starts 7 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9/11 | 24/04/2026 | 7 | NR 51 to 55 | $6,000.00 | Mildura | 2190m | Neutral | Luke Sutherland | 2:00.5 | 3 |
| 18.2L | $41.00 |
| 1/7 | 17/04/2026 | 6 | NR up to 50 | $6,000.00 | Mildura | 2190m | Neutral | Luke Sutherland | 2:02.1 | 1 |
| 6.1L | $5.00 |
| 7/9 | 11/04/2026 | 4 | NR 54 to 63 | $10,000.00 | Mildura | 1790m | Neutral | Aaron Dunn | 1:56.8 | 4 |
| 23.3L | $31.00 |
| 4/10 | 07/04/2026 | 11 | NR 54 to 63 | $7,000.00 | Mildura | 1790m | Neutral | Aaron Dunn | 1:56.1 | 4 |
| 18.2L | $41.00 |
| 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 |
| 4/4 | 18/02/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Mildura | 2190m | Michael Francis | 0 |
| 1L | $0.00 | ||
| 1/5 | 05/05/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Mildura | 1790m | Sarah Watson | 0 |
| 20L | $0.00 |

Driver: Alex Ashwood
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Comments
Two back was well beaten into eleventh behind Thunderfire at Shepparton over 2190m in a NR 50 to 55 on April 14 at $23. Then a handy effort when beaten by 1.2 m finishing second behind Ronzel Micky at this track over 2190m in a NR 51 to 55 on April 24 at $2.20. Winning prospects.
Last Starts 7 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/11 | 24/04/2026 | 10 | NR 51 to 55 | $6,000.00 | Mildura | 2190m | Neutral | Abby Sanderson | 2:00.5 | 3 |
| 1.2L | $2.20 |
| 11/11 | 14/04/2026 | 9 | NR 50 to 55 | $6,000.00 | Shepparton | 2190m | Neutral | Abby Sanderson | 1:57.2 | 4 |
| 55.4L | $23.00 |
| 9/11 | 05/04/2026 | 121 | 0W/15 0K stake | $8,000.00 | Echuca | 1755m | Neutral | Tayla French | 1:54.3 | 2 |
| 33.8L | $8.50 |
| 7/8 | 05/12/2025 | 9 | No NR | $10,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Tayla French | 1:55.2 | 4 |
| 25.3L | $31.00 |
| 1/10 | 26/11/2025 | 7 | No NR | $6,000.00 | Bendigo | 2150m | Neutral | Tayla French | 2:00.2 | 3 |
| 1.6L | $1.80 |
| 2/8 | 19/11/2025 | 10 | NR 57 to 64 | $7,000.00 | Bendigo | 2150m | Neutral | Alex Ashwood | 1:57.6 | 2 |
| 0.2L | $3.20 |
| 1/7 | 09/09/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Melton | 2240m | Good | Tayla French | 0 |
| 1.4L | $0.00 | |
| 4/6 | 05/05/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bendigo | 2150m | Alex Ashwood | 0 |
| 1L | $0.00 |

Driver: Jordan Leedham
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Comments
Last start 5th (Fr3) over 1790m at this track, at the bell was 3rd-5.6 beaten 8 m by Royal Appointment (2:10.10) in NR 56 to 64 on April 24 at $12. At the start before 6th (Fr3) over 2190m at this track was 4th-7.2 at the bell, beaten 19 m by Cemetery Bay (2:41.10) in NR 65 or better on April 17 at $7.50. Nicely placed to make an impact this time.
Last Starts 7 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/8 | 24/04/2026 | 7 | NR 56 to 64 | $7,000.00 | Mildura | 1790m | Neutral | Jordan Leedham | 1:57.0 | 3 |
| 8.6L | $12.00 |
| 6/8 | 17/04/2026 | 6 | NR 65 or better | $8,000.00 | Mildura | 2190m | Neutral | Jack Laugher | 1:58.4 | 3 |
| 19.7L | $7.50 |
| 5/7 | 11/04/2026 | 4 | NR 64 to 75 | $12,000.00 | Mildura | 2190m | Neutral | Jackie Barker | 2:00.7 | 3 |
| 6.3L | $14.00 |
| 4/8 | 07/04/2026 | 11 | NR 64 to 75 | $8,000.00 | Mildura | 2190m | Neutral | Jackie Barker | 2:00.2 | 6 |
| 10.7L | $16.00 |
| 3/9 | 27/03/2026 | 7 | NR 57 to 64 | $7,000.00 | Mildura | 2190m | Neutral | L R Sutherland | 1:56.5 | 3 |
| 34.5L | $19.00 |
| 4/9 | 20/03/2026 | 10 | NR 65 or better | $8,000.00 | Mildura | 1790m | Neutral | L R Sutherland | 1:56.4 | 1 |
| 11.1L | $61.00 |
| 2/3 | 17/11/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Mildura | 1790m | Andrew Vozlic | 0 |
| 30L | $0.00 | ||
| 3/4 | 17/04/2022 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Mildura | 2190m | Aaron Coad | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 |