Mildura Race 8 - Club Merbein Pace
MY ULTIMATE JIMMY NZ (7) found a spot near the tail of the field off the wide starting position on the front line last start and never posed a threat when seventh over 1790m at this track. Drawn to enjoy a nice run, with luck possibly playing a role at some point. Meets a similar quality field and is good enough to put himself in the winners' stall. SANTA CASA BEACH (2) finished 11th last start at Listed level in a race won by Jilliby Nitro over 2600m at this track, beaten 210 metres. Should enjoy a lovely run and looks a genuine contender. DALLAS MIKI (1) is on the radar after his last-start sixth over 1790m at this track a week ago. TOUGH AINT ENOUGH (3) is next best and gets every chance from a favourable draw.

Driver: Ros Rolfe
Stats
Comments
Failed to impress last start; 6th (Sr1) over 1790m at this track, at the bell was 7th-15.8 beaten 8 m by Bizzness Class (2:09.90) in NR 65 or better on April 24 at $23. Showed ability the outing before when he raced just off the speed and boxed on; won by 1.75 m as favourite (Sr3) at this track (2:09.90) beating To The Nines in NR 54 to 63 on April 11 at $1.75 at the bell was 2nd-11.3. Rates highly and looks hard to beat on best form.
Last Starts 7 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/8 | 24/04/2026 | 13 | NR 65 or better | $8,000.00 | Mildura | 1790m | Neutral | R J Rolfe | 1:56.8 | 1 |
| 8.8L | $23.00 |
| 1/9 | 11/04/2026 | 4 | NR 54 to 63 | $10,000.00 | Mildura | 1790m | Neutral | R J Rolfe | 1:56.8 | 3 |
| 1.8L | $1.75 |
| 1/10 | 07/04/2026 | 7 | NR 54 to 63 | $7,000.00 | Mildura | 1790m | Neutral | R J Rolfe | 1:56.1 | 4 |
| 11.3L | $2.70 |
| 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 | ||
| 1/5 | 01/12/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Mildura | 1750m | R J Rolfe | 0 |
| 6L | $0.00 |

Driver: Connor Clarke
Stats
Comments
Last start 11th (Sr1) over 2600m at this track well beaten by Jilliby Nitro (3:09.60) in LR No NR on April 11 at $81. Before that, surrendered the lead and finished 4th (Fr4) over 2190m after showing early speed at this track, at the bell was 3rd-4.4 beaten 4.5 m by Fox Dan (2:44.10) in No NR on April 7 at $23. Can play a far greater role this time.
Last Starts 20 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11/11 | 11/04/2026 | 4 | No NR | $40,000.00 | Mildura | 2600m | Neutral | Connor Clarke | 1:57.4 | 1 |
| 208.6L | $81.00 |
| 4/7 | 07/04/2026 | 11 | No NR | $8,000.00 | Mildura | 2190m | Neutral | Connor Clarke | 2:00.6 | 4 |
| 4.7L | $23.00 |
| 5/10 | 27/03/2026 | 17 | NR 65 or better | $8,000.00 | Mildura | 2190m | Neutral | Connor Clarke | 1:57.9 | 2 |
| 15.0L | $13.00 |
| 1/7 | 10/03/2026 | 34 | NR 67 or better | $8,000.00 | Mildura | 2190m | Neutral | Connor Clarke | 1:58.1 | 4 |
| 1.7L | $5.00 |
| 1/8 | 04/02/2026 | 12 | NR 67 or better | $8,000.00 | Mildura | 2190m | Neutral | Connor Clarke | 1:57.1 | 5 |
| 0.3L | $8.00 |
| 8/11 | 23/01/2026 | 10 | NR 65 or better | $8,000.00 | Mildura | 2190m | Neutral | Ryan Sanderson | 1:57.5 | 3 |
| 10.5L | $6.50 |
| 1/4 | 28/09/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Echuca | 2160m | David Wills | 0 |
| 30L | $0.00 | ||
| 1/5 | 07/10/2021 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Shepparton | 2190m | L Sutton | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 |

Driver: Ellen Tormey
Stats
Comments
Won three starts back at this track over 2190m NR 60 to 75 on February 11. Last start 5th (Fr5) over 2190m at this track was 4th-7.2 at the bell, beaten 11 m by Santa Casa Beach (2:40.70) in NR 67 or better on March 10 at $8.50. Better than recent form suggests; watch for a better run.
Last Starts 52 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/7 | 10/03/2026 | 20 | NR 67 or better | $8,000.00 | Mildura | 2190m | Neutral | Alex Ashwood | 1:58.1 | 5 |
| 11.9L | $8.50 |
| 5/8 | 18/02/2026 | 7 | NR 65 or better | $8,000.00 | Mildura | 2190m | Neutral | Alex Ashwood | 1:57.7 | 5 |
| 13.6L | $2.50 |
| 1/8 | 11/02/2026 | 7 | NR 60 to 75 | $8,000.00 | Mildura | 2190m | Neutral | Alex Ashwood | 1:58.4 | 1 |
| 3.0L | $2.40 |
| 5/8 | 04/02/2026 | 36 | NR 67 or better | $8,000.00 | Mildura | 2190m | Neutral | Alex Ashwood | 1:57.1 | 1 |
| 7.7L | $2.00 |
| 1/11 | 30/12/2025 | 4 | NR 65 or better | $10,000.00 | Mildura | 2190m | Neutral | Alex Ashwood | 1:57.4 | 5 |
| 3.5L | $5.50 |
| 2/11 | 26/12/2025 | 16 | NR 62 to 75 | $8,000.00 | Mildura | 1790m | Neutral | Alex Ashwood | 1:54.9 | 5 |
| 2.3L | $2.70 |
| 1/5 | 04/11/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Mildura | 1750m | D J Locke | 0 |
| 2L | $0.00 | ||
| 1/6 | 17/06/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Mildura | 2190m | D J Locke | 0 |
| 15L | $0.00 |

Driver: Jack Laugher
Stats
Comments
Last start 5th (Fr3) over 2230m at Globe Derby Park beaten 13 m by Dhaulagiri (2:41.10) in NR 70 or better on April 25 at $81. At the run before 4th (Fr1) over 2530m at Port Pirie beaten 25 m by Dhaulagiri (3:03.40) in LR NR 70 or better on April 18 at $34. Leading contender.
Last Starts 6 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/10 | 25/04/2026 | 7 | NR 70 or better | $15,000.00 | Globe Derby | 2230m | Neutral | Reece Moore | 1:56.3 | 3 |
| 13.8L | $81.00 |
| 4/10 | 18/04/2026 | 7 | NR 70 or better | $26,000.00 | Port Pirie | 2530m | Neutral | Reece Moore | 1:56.6 | 1 |
| 25.3L | $34.00 |
| 5/10 | 11/04/2026 | 6 | NR 65 to 79 | $8,000.00 | Globe Derby | 1800m | Neutral | Kevin Weidenbach | 1:59.6 | 6 |
| 7.7L | $4.60 |
| 6/9 | 05/04/2026 | 6 | NR 70 or better | $11,000.00 | Victor Harbor | 2160m | Neutral | Reece Moore | 2:02.6 | 3 |
| 9.3L | $86.40 |
| 2/11 | 30/03/2026 | 6 | NR 70 or better | $11,000.00 | Gawler | 2550m | Neutral | Reece Moore | 1:59.6 | 1 |
| 0.3L | $29.00 |
| 1/10 | 24/03/2026 | 8 | No NR | $5,000.00 | Globe Derby | 2230m | Neutral | Wayne Hill | 1:57.7 | 5 |
| 1.7L | $1.90 |
| 1/4 | 09/11/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Gawler | 2070m | Michael Smith | 0 |
| 100L | $0.00 | ||
| 2/4 | 24/08/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Globe Derby | 1800m | Wayne Hill | 0 |
| 3L | $0.00 |

Driver: Jordan Leedham
Stats
Comments
Last start 4th (Fr4) over 1790m at this track, at the bell was 5th-10 beaten 4 m by Bizzness Class (2:09.90) in NR 65 or better on April 24 at $13. Two runs back raced just off the speed and boxed on; won by 1.3 m as favourite when quickly away, (Fr1) at this track (2:41.10) beating Le Spartacus in NR 65 or better on April 17 at $2.40 at the bell was 3rd-5. Use the win two back as a guide to his prospects.
Last Starts 7 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/8 | 24/04/2026 | 7 | NR 65 or better | $8,000.00 | Mildura | 1790m | Neutral | Jordan Leedham | 1:56.8 | 4 |
| 4.2L | $13.00 |
| 1/8 | 17/04/2026 | 10 | NR 65 or better | $8,000.00 | Mildura | 2190m | Neutral | Alex Ashwood | 1:58.4 | 1 |
| 1.3L | $2.40 |
| 1/4 | 13/04/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Mildura | 2190m | Luke Watson | 0 |
| 2L | $0.00 | ||
| 6/7 | 07/04/2026 | 11 | No NR | $8,000.00 | Mildura | 2190m | Neutral | Alex Ashwood | 2:00.6 | 1 |
| 10.2L | $81.00 |
| 2/10 | 27/03/2026 | 7 | NR 65 or better | $8,000.00 | Mildura | 2190m | Neutral | Liam Older | 1:57.9 | 1 |
| 7.6L | $41.00 |
| 2/9 | 20/03/2026 | 30 | NR 65 or better | $8,000.00 | Mildura | 1790m | Neutral | Alex Ashwood | 1:56.4 | 2 |
| 10.2L | $17.00 |
| 7/8 | 18/02/2026 | 7 | NR 65 or better | $8,000.00 | Mildura | 2190m | Neutral | Connor Clarke | 1:57.7 | 2 |
| 21.0L | $126.00 |
| 4/4 | 16/06/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Mildura | 1790m | J L Kerridge | 0 |
| 6L | $0.00 |

Driver: Wayne Hill
Stats
Comments
Two back was well beaten into tenth behind Jilliby Nitro at this track over 2600m in a LR No NR on April 11 at $81. Then a handy effort when beaten by 1.2 m finishing second behind Bizzness Class at this track over 1790m in a NR 65 or better on April 24 at $12. Among the chances again.
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 | 13 | NR 65 or better | $8,000.00 | Mildura | 1790m | Neutral | Wayne Hill | 1:56.8 | 2 |
| 1.2L | $12.00 |
| 10/11 | 11/04/2026 | 4 | No NR | $40,000.00 | Mildura | 2600m | Neutral | Ben Xiriha | 1:57.4 | 1 |
| 39.7L | $81.00 |
| 5/8 | 07/04/2026 | 11 | No NR | $8,000.00 | Mildura | 2190m | Neutral | Wayne Hill | 1:56.7 | 1 |
| 7.8L | $71.00 |
| 2/4 | 30/03/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Mildura | 1790m | Michael Francis | 0 |
| 5L | $0.00 | ||
| 8/10 | 27/03/2026 | 7 | NR 65 or better | $8,000.00 | Mildura | 2190m | Neutral | Wayne Hill | 1:57.9 | 4 |
| 26.8L | $41.00 |
| 6/9 | 20/03/2026 | 10 | NR 65 or better | $8,000.00 | Mildura | 1790m | Neutral | Wayne Hill | 1:56.4 | 4 |
| 17.4L | $7.50 |
| 3/7 | 10/03/2026 | 104 | NR 67 or better | $8,000.00 | Mildura | 2190m | Neutral | Wayne Hill | 1:58.1 | 1 |
| 7.5L | $34.00 |
| 2/3 | 25/02/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Mildura | 2190m | Wayne Hill | 0 |
| 2L | $0.00 |

Driver: Alex Ashwood
Stats
Comments
Four-year-old entire who has plenty of ability. Unlucky last start 7th (Fr6) over 1790m at this track was 8th-16.2 at the bell, beaten 10 m by Bizzness Class (2:09.90) in NR 65 or better on April 24 at $1.70. Finds a nice race and can improve.
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 65 or better | $8,000.00 | Mildura | 1790m | Neutral | Alex Ashwood | 1:56.8 | 6 |
| 10.2L | $1.70 |
| 9/11 | 11/04/2026 | 4 | No NR | $40,000.00 | Mildura | 2600m | Neutral | Alex Ashwood | 1:57.4 | 3 |
| 35.0L | $4.80 |
| 1/8 | 07/04/2026 | 11 | No NR | $8,000.00 | Mildura | 2190m | Neutral | Alex Ashwood | 1:56.7 | 3 |
| 2.3L | $3.60 |
| 1/10 | 27/03/2026 | 12 | NR 65 or better | $8,000.00 | Mildura | 2190m | Neutral | Alex Ashwood | 1:57.9 | 5 |
| 7.6L | $1.45 |
| 5/8 | 15/03/2026 | 5 | No NR | $20,000.00 | Charlton | 2570m | Neutral | Corey Johnson | 1:54.6 | 3 |
| 16.8L | $34.00 |
| 2/7 | 10/03/2026 | 13 | NR 67 or better | $8,000.00 | Mildura | 2190m | Neutral | Corey Johnson | 1:58.1 | 6 |
| 1.7L | $2.40 |
| 1/4 | 18/02/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Mildura | 2190m | Andrew Vozlic | 0 |
| 14L | $0.00 | ||
| 1/4 | 06/10/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Mildura | 2190m | Corey Johnson | 0 |
| 6L | $0.00 |

Driver: Jackie Barker
Stats
Comments
Last start 5th (Fr4) over 2600m after showing early speed at this track, at the bell was 7th-9.3 beaten 11 m by Jilliby Nitro (3:09.60) in LR No NR on April 11 at $81. At the run before 5th (Fr3) over 2190m at this track was 6th-10.8 at the bell, beaten 8 m by Fox Dan (2:44.10) in No NR on April 7 at $26. Among the better chances.
Last Starts 20 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/11 | 11/04/2026 | 4 | No NR | $40,000.00 | Mildura | 2600m | Neutral | Jackie Barker | 1:57.4 | 4 |
| 11.7L | $81.00 |
| 5/7 | 07/04/2026 | 10 | No NR | $8,000.00 | Mildura | 2190m | Neutral | Jackie Barker | 2:00.6 | 3 |
| 8.1L | $26.00 |
| 5/8 | 28/03/2026 | 13 | NR up to 100 | $17,500.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Jackie Barker | 1:54.6 | 3 |
| 13.5L | $23.00 |
| 8/8 | 15/03/2026 | 7 | No NR | $20,000.00 | Charlton | 2570m | Neutral | Jack Laugher | 1:54.6 | 6 |
| 42.3L | $41.00 |
| 1/10 | 08/03/2026 | 7 | NR up to 90 | $15,000.00 | Birchip | 2150m | Neutral | Jackie Barker | 1:58.3 | 3 |
| 2.1L | $5.50 |
| 2/8 | 01/03/2026 | 8 | NR 70 to 95 | $12,000.00 | Boort | 2612m | W | Jackie Barker | 2:02.9 | 3 |
| 9.1L | $5.00 |
| 3/5 | 30/08/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bacchus Marsh | 1940m | D K Mcguigan | 0 |
| 6L | $0.00 | ||
| 2/2 | 23/08/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bacchus Marsh | 1940m | D K Mcguigan | 0 |
| 2L | $0.00 |

Driver: Luke Dunne
Stats
Comments
Racing consistently with minor placings at her last two starts at this course. Placed last start 3rd (Sr1) over 1790m at this track, at the bell was 5th-12.4 beaten 5.5 m by Royal Appointment (2:10.10) in NR 56 to 64 on April 24 at $14. Before that 3rd (Sr1) over 2190m at this track was 5th-8.6 at the bell, beaten 6 m by Cemetery Bay (2:41.10) in NR 65 or better on April 17 at $14. Not keen.
Last Starts 7 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/8 | 24/04/2026 | 7 | NR 56 to 64 | $7,000.00 | Mildura | 1790m | Neutral | Wayne Hill | 1:57.0 | 1 |
| 5.7L | $14.00 |
| 3/8 | 17/04/2026 | 40 | NR 65 or better | $8,000.00 | Mildura | 2190m | Neutral | Ellen Tormey | 1:58.4 | 1 |
| 6.5L | $14.00 |
| 2/4 | 13/04/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Mildura | 2190m | K Hughes | 0 |
| 2L | $0.00 | ||
| 4/4 | 30/03/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Mildura | 1790m | K Hughes | 0 |
| 17.2L | $0.00 | ||
| 7/8 | 08/03/2026 | 11 | NR 58 to 69 | $8,000.00 | Kapunda | 2200m | Neutral | Ryan Hryhorec | 1:58.7 | 6 |
| 148.8L | $10.00 |
| 8/8 | 25/02/2026 | 33 | NR 62 to 75 | $8,000.00 | Mildura | 1790m | Soft | Ellen Tormey | 1:57.0 | 1 |
| 26.8L | $15.00 |
| 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 |

Driver: Luke Watson
Stats
Comments
Last start 6th (Fr5) over 1790m at this track was 7th-16.4 at the bell, beaten 9 m by Royal Appointment (2:10.10) in NR 56 to 64 on April 24 at $23. Two runs back was driven from back in the field when 5th (Fr6) over 2190m at this track was 8th-15.8 at the bell, beaten 18 m by Cemetery Bay (2:41.10) in NR 65 or better on April 17 at $17. Wait until the form picks up.
Last Starts 7 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/8 | 24/04/2026 | 7 | NR 56 to 64 | $7,000.00 | Mildura | 1790m | Neutral | Luke Sutherland | 1:57.0 | 5 |
| 9.7L | $23.00 |
| 5/8 | 17/04/2026 | 6 | NR 65 or better | $8,000.00 | Mildura | 2190m | Neutral | Kathy Watson | 1:58.4 | 6 |
| 18.6L | $17.00 |
| 2/7 | 11/04/2026 | 4 | NR 64 to 75 | $12,000.00 | Mildura | 2190m | Neutral | Luke Watson | 2:00.7 | 2 |
| 2.0L | $17.00 |
| 6/8 | 07/04/2026 | 11 | NR 64 to 75 | $8,000.00 | Mildura | 2190m | Neutral | Luke Watson | 2:00.2 | 4 |
| 18.2L | $10.00 |
| 6/10 | 27/03/2026 | 7 | NR 65 or better | $8,000.00 | Mildura | 2190m | Neutral | Luke Watson | 1:57.9 | 3 |
| 23.5L | $61.00 |
| 8/9 | 20/03/2026 | 10 | NR 65 or better | $8,000.00 | Mildura | 1790m | Neutral | Luke Watson | 1:56.4 | 5 |
| 18.5L | $19.00 |
| 2/4 | 05/01/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Mildura | 1790m | Luke Watson | 0 |
| 1L | $0.00 | ||
| 2/5 | 01/12/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Mildura | 1750m | Kathy Watson | 0 |
| 6L | $0.00 |