Mildura Race 8 - Farewell Stork The Starter Pace
EMMA ROX (12) returns from a spell of four-and-a-half months. Last appeared when she scored by 1.3 metres over 1720m at Melton. Will need an ounce of luck to slot in from this tricky draw. Well-placed to open this campaign with a win. ODINS BLACK CROWS (1) was in the money three runs back, missed at his next start, then produced another sound effort at his latest appearance over 1800m at Globe Derby Park, beaten 25 metres into third after being handy in the run. A nice draw on the front line should ensure a cosy run. Taking on a better field but he is up to the task. MISTER BOOMBASTIK (11) has a strong record here which is significant. Finished second over 2190m at this track last time out. GUEST ARTIST NZ (7) is worth some thought despite his last-start 11th over 1720m at Melton on May 16.

Driver: Wayne Hill
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Comments
Two back was well beaten into fifth behind Bitofdutchcourage at Globe Derby Park over 1800m on April 25 at $10. Then a handy effort when well beaten into third after a quick start, behind Didmeselfamischief at Globe Derby Park over 1800m on May 4 at $2.90. One of the key runners.
Last Starts 24 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/7 | 04/05/2026 | 9 | $3,500.00 | Globe Derby | 1800m | Neutral | Jason Kittel | 1:57.3 | 4 |
| 27.1L | $2.90 | |
| 5/10 | 25/04/2026 | 5 | $5,000.00 | Globe Derby | 1800m | Neutral | Ryan Hryhorec | 1:57.1 | 2 |
| 16.8L | $10.00 | |
| 2/9 | 20/04/2026 | 7 | $3,500.00 | Globe Derby | 1800m | Neutral | Danielle Hill | 1:59.2 | 1 |
| 1.6L | $8.50 | |
| 4/6 | 13/04/2026 | 9 | $3,500.00 | Gawler | 2070m | Neutral | Ryan Hryhorec | 1:58.5 | 2 |
| 6.0L | $14.00 | |
| 6/10 | 04/04/2026 | 12 | $3,500.00 | Globe Derby | 1800m | Neutral | Danielle Hill | 1:56.3 | 1 |
| 17.6L | $6.50 | |
| 4/5 | 23/03/2026 | 212 | $3,500.00 | Globe Derby | 1800m | Neutral | Ryan Hryhorec | 1:58.6 | 4 |
| 11.2L | $8.00 | |
| 1/4 | 22/10/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Port Pirie | 1609m | A K Dunkley | 0 |
| 2L | $0.00 | ||
| 1/6 | 17/12/2023 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Parkes | 1660m | Good | N S Townsend | 0 |
| 0.1L | $0.00 |

Driver: Luke Watson
Stats
Comments
Last start 7th (Sr3) over 1790m at this track, at the bell was 6th-15.5 beaten 11 m by Nevs Dream (2:10.70) on May 22 at $31. At the start before 8th (Fr4) over 2190m at this track, beaten 14 m by To The Nines (2:43.00) on May 15 at $34. Among the leading chances on best form.
Last Starts 6 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/8 | 22/05/2026 | 7 | $7,000.00 | Mildura | 1790m | Neutral | Luke Watson | 1:57.5 | 3 |
| 11.7L | $31.00 | |
| 8/11 | 15/05/2026 | 14 | $7,000.00 | Mildura | 2190m | Neutral | Kathy Watson | 1:59.8 | 4 |
| 14.9L | $34.00 | |
| 5/7 | 01/05/2026 | 7 | $7,000.00 | Mildura | 2190m | Neutral | Luke Watson | 2:00.7 | 2 |
| 7.0L | $16.00 | |
| 7/8 | 24/04/2026 | 13 | $7,000.00 | Mildura | 1790m | Neutral | Luke Watson | 1:57.0 | 3 |
| 10.2L | $51.00 | |
| 5/9 | 11/04/2026 | 4 | $10,000.00 | Mildura | 1790m | Neutral | Luke Watson | 1:56.8 | 2 |
| 9.9L | $31.00 | |
| 7/10 | 07/04/2026 | 11 | $7,000.00 | Mildura | 1790m | Neutral | Luke Watson | 1:56.1 | 2 |
| 29.6L | $34.00 | |
| 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: Kathy Watson
Stats
Comments
Last start failed to finish when he ran at this track on May 22 over 1790m. Two runs back 4th (Fr3) over 1790m at this track, beaten 14 m by Louieville (2:13.80) on May 15 at $23. Prepared to overlook until his racing manners improve.
Last Starts 6 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 99/11 | 22/05/2026 | 7 | $6,000.00 | Mildura | 1790m | Neutral | Kathy Watson | 2:00.1 | 5 |
| 4.1L | $61.00 | |
| 4/8 | 15/05/2026 | 14 | $6,000.00 | Mildura | 1790m | Neutral | Kathy Watson | 2:00.3 | 3 |
| 14.9L | $23.00 | |
| 7/11 | 01/05/2026 | 7 | $6,000.00 | Mildura | 1790m | Neutral | Corey Johnson | 1:58.4 | 2 |
| 10.1L | $16.00 | |
| 5/11 | 24/04/2026 | 7 | $6,000.00 | Mildura | 2190m | Neutral | Corey Johnson | 2:00.5 | 2 |
| 4.9L | $11.00 | |
| 5/9 | 17/04/2026 | 21 | $6,000.00 | Mildura | 1790m | Neutral | Luke Sutherland | 1:57.2 | 1 |
| 11.3L | $61.00 | |
| 6/11 | 27/03/2026 | 7 | $6,000.00 | Mildura | 1790m | Neutral | L R Sutherland | 1:59.0 | 6 |
| 16.6L | $41.00 | |
| 1/5 | 01/05/2022 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Mildura | 2190m | R J Moore | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 | ||
| 1/3 | 21/03/2022 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Broken Hill | 1609m | Good | A J Camilleri | 0 |
| 3.7L | $0.00 |

Driver: Elley-May Adams
Stats
Comments
Didn't do much last time out, 5th (Sr3) over 2190m at this track, beaten 25 m by Royal Saxon (2:42.00) on May 22 at $26. Before that 9th (Fr5) over 2190m after showing early speed at this track, beaten 16 m by To The Nines (2:43.00) on May 15 at $101. This will be too tough.
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 | 22/05/2026 | 7 | $6,000.00 | Mildura | 2190m | Neutral | Corey Johnson | 1:59.1 | 3 |
| 27.2L | $26.00 | |
| 9/11 | 15/05/2026 | 136 | $7,000.00 | Mildura | 2190m | Neutral | Elley May Adams | 1:59.8 | 5 |
| 16.3L | $101.00 | |
| 8/8 | 30/12/2025 | 4 | $6,000.00 | Mildura | 1790m | Neutral | Ryan Backhouse | 2:00.4 | 3 |
| 20.7L | $3.90 | |
| 4/9 | 26/12/2025 | 10 | $7,000.00 | Mildura | 2190m | Neutral | Corey Johnson | 1:57.5 | 6 |
| 23.1L | $61.00 | |
| 9/9 | 16/12/2025 | 6 | $7,000.00 | Swan Hill | 2240m | Neutral | Corey Johnson | 1:57.4 | 4 |
| 32.6L | $41.00 | |
| 4/8 | 10/12/2025 | 7 | $7,000.00 | Mildura | 1790m | Neutral | Corey Johnson | 1:58.5 | 6 |
| 8.7L | $23.00 | |
| 3/3 | 07/07/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Mildura | 2190m | D J Locke | 0 |
| 9L | $0.00 | ||
| 2/4 | 20/02/2022 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Mildura | 1790m | N L Cameron | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 |

Driver: Ellen Tormey
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Comments
Eight-year-old gelding showed improvement last time. 3rd (Fr4) over 1790m after showing early pace at this track, beaten 7 m by Hungry Hogarth (2:13.60) on May 22 at $4.80. The run before was not as impressive when well beaten into eleventh behind Rubbleonthedouble at this track over 2190m on May 1 at $41. Found a few ahead of him.
Last Starts 6 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/11 | 22/05/2026 | 21 | $6,000.00 | Mildura | 1790m | Neutral | Ellen Tormey | 2:00.1 | 4 |
| 7.3L | $4.80 | |
| 1/4 | 18/05/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Mildura | 1790m | Andrew Vozlic | 0 |
| 1L | $0.00 | ||
| 11/11 | 01/05/2026 | 14 | $6,000.00 | Mildura | 2190m | Neutral | Connor Clarke | 2:00.3 | 5 |
| 340.2L | $41.00 | |
| 6/9 | 17/04/2026 | 6 | $6,000.00 | Mildura | 1790m | Neutral | Alex Ashwood | 1:57.3 | 1 |
| 27.4L | $3.10 | |
| 8/10 | 11/04/2026 | 4 | $8,000.00 | Mildura | 1790m | Neutral | Alex Ashwood | 1:56.7 | 5 |
| 33.5L | $31.00 | |
| 5/7 | 07/04/2026 | 11 | $6,000.00 | Mildura | 1790m | Neutral | Alex Ashwood | 2:00.0 | 4 |
| 12.6L | $1.85 | |
| 7/9 | 27/03/2026 | 7 | $6,000.00 | Mildura | 1790m | Neutral | Alex Ashwood | 1:57.8 | 4 |
| 11.9L | $4.40 | |
| 4/6 | 17/07/2023 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Mildura | 1790m | A P Vozlic | 0 |
| 59.6L | $0.00 |

Driver: Michael Francis
Stats
Comments
Improved last start with a solid effort when 3rd (Fr1) over 2190m at this track was 2nd-5.8 at the bell, beaten 15 m by Royal Saxon (2:42.00) on May 22 at $10. Sure to be in the mix.
Last Starts 6 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/10 | 22/05/2026 | 7 | $6,000.00 | Mildura | 2190m | Neutral | Luke Sutherland | 1:59.1 | 1 |
| 15.9L | $10.00 | |
| 7/8 | 15/05/2026 | 14 | $6,000.00 | Mildura | 1790m | Neutral | Michael Francis | 2:00.3 | 5 |
| 28.7L | $71.00 | |
| 6/11 | 01/05/2026 | 7 | $6,000.00 | Mildura | 1790m | Neutral | Luke Sutherland | 1:58.4 | 3 |
| 7.9L | $34.00 | |
| 6/11 | 24/04/2026 | 7 | $6,000.00 | Mildura | 2190m | Neutral | Michael Francis | 2:00.5 | 4 |
| 9.0L | $151.00 | |
| 4/9 | 17/04/2026 | 6 | $6,000.00 | Mildura | 1790m | Neutral | Luke Sutherland | 1:57.3 | 3 |
| 24.2L | $23.00 | |
| 4/10 | 11/04/2026 | 4 | $8,000.00 | Mildura | 1790m | Neutral | Ben Xiriha | 1:56.7 | 3 |
| 16.0L | $41.00 | |
| 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 |

Driver: Luke Dunne
Stats
Comments
Capable of better than we have seen lately. Last start was well back in the run when 11th (Fr7) over 1720m at Melton, at the bell was 6th-9.03 beaten 15 m by Good Tobe Locksley (2:02.00) on May 16 at $41. The run before 5th (Fr1) over 1609m at Menangle, beaten 21 m by Miki Cohen (1:52.50) on March 31 at $10. Capable of bouncing back.
Last Starts 12 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11/12 | 16/05/2026 | 46 | $15,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Alex Ashwood | 1:54.1 | 7 |
| 15.7L | $41.00 | |
| 1/7 | 11/05/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bendigo | 2150m | Alex Ashwood | 0 |
| 14L | $0.00 | ||
| 5/6 | 31/03/2026 | 7 | $10,000.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | Robert Morris | 1:52.5 | 1 |
| 21.5L | $10.00 | |
| 3/9 | 24/03/2026 | 7 | $10,000.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | Cameron Hart | 1:52.7 | 4 |
| 3.0L | $5.00 | |
| 5/10 | 17/03/2026 | 12 | $10,000.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | J B Meikle | 1:53.0 | 1 |
| 5.0L | $31.00 | |
| 8/10 | 05/03/2026 | 9 | $9,790.00 | Penrith | 1720m | Fast | Robert Morris | 1:53.7 | 4 |
| 16.2L | $26.00 | |
| 6/8 | 24/02/2026 | 14 | $10,000.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Neutral | J G Coney | 1:51.4 | 4 |
| 23.0L | $41.00 | |
| 6/8 | 28/01/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Good | Robert Morris | 0 |
| 13.2L | $0.00 |

Driver: Ben Xiriha
Stats
Comments
Last start 5th (Fr4) over 1790m after showing early speed at this track was leading by 5.5 at the bell, beaten 7 m by Nevs Dream (2:10.70) on May 22 at $15. At the run before 6th (Sr1) over 2190m at this track beaten 10 m by To The Nines (2:43.00) on May 15 at $21. Great chance to find winning form.
Last Starts 6 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/8 | 22/05/2026 | 7 | $7,000.00 | Mildura | 1790m | Neutral | Corey Johnson | 1:57.5 | 4 |
| 7.9L | $15.00 | |
| 6/11 | 15/05/2026 | 14 | $7,000.00 | Mildura | 2190m | Neutral | R J Rolfe | 1:59.8 | 1 |
| 10.0L | $21.00 | |
| 3/7 | 01/05/2026 | 7 | $7,000.00 | Mildura | 2190m | Neutral | Corey Johnson | 2:00.7 | 1 |
| 1.3L | $2.50 | |
| 2/8 | 24/04/2026 | 7 | $7,000.00 | Mildura | 1790m | Neutral | Corey Johnson | 1:57.0 | 2 |
| 4.3L | $21.00 | |
| 4/8 | 17/04/2026 | 21 | $8,000.00 | Mildura | 2190m | Neutral | Corey Johnson | 1:58.4 | 2 |
| 17.1L | $41.00 | |
| 9/9 | 27/03/2026 | 7 | $7,000.00 | Mildura | 2190m | Neutral | Ryan Backhouse | 1:56.5 | 6 |
| 71.8L | $23.00 | |
| 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 Sutherland
Stats
Comments
Last start 7th (Sr1) over 2190m at this track, beaten 35 m by Royal Saxon (2:42.00) on May 22 at $81. Two runs back 3rd (Fr2) over 1790m at this track, beaten 8 m by Louieville (2:13.80) on May 15 at $9. Might find this a bit tougher.
Last Starts 6 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/10 | 22/05/2026 | 7 | $6,000.00 | Mildura | 2190m | Neutral | Michael Francis | 1:59.1 | 1 |
| 34.7L | $81.00 | |
| 3/8 | 15/05/2026 | 14 | $6,000.00 | Mildura | 1790m | Neutral | Luke Sutherland | 2:00.3 | 2 |
| 8.0L | $9.00 | |
| 6/7 | 01/05/2026 | 7 | $7,000.00 | Mildura | 2190m | Neutral | Luke Sutherland | 2:00.7 | 5 |
| 8.5L | $41.00 | |
| 9/11 | 24/04/2026 | 7 | $6,000.00 | Mildura | 2190m | Neutral | Luke Sutherland | 2:00.5 | 3 |
| 18.2L | $41.00 | |
| 1/7 | 17/04/2026 | 6 | $6,000.00 | Mildura | 2190m | Neutral | Luke Sutherland | 2:02.1 | 1 |
| 6.1L | $5.00 | |
| 7/9 | 11/04/2026 | 4 | $10,000.00 | Mildura | 1790m | Neutral | Aaron Dunn | 1:56.8 | 4 |
| 23.3L | $31.00 | |
| 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: Jack Laugher
Stats
Comments
Last start 9th (Sr2) over 2190m at this track, beaten 40 m by Royal Saxon (2:42.00) on May 22 at $81. Before that, was well back in the run when 11th (Fr6) over 2190m at this track beaten 22 m by To The Nines (2:43.00) on May 15 at $101. Deserves another chance.
Last Starts 6 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9/10 | 22/05/2026 | 7 | $6,000.00 | Mildura | 2190m | Neutral | Reece Moore | 1:59.1 | 2 |
| 42.3L | $81.00 | |
| 11/11 | 15/05/2026 | 14 | $7,000.00 | Mildura | 2190m | Neutral | Alex Ashwood | 1:59.8 | 6 |
| 22.9L | $101.00 | |
| 7/7 | 01/05/2026 | 7 | $7,000.00 | Mildura | 2190m | Neutral | Jack Laugher | 2:00.7 | 4 |
| 19.8L | $17.00 | |
| 1/11 | 24/04/2026 | 7 | $6,000.00 | Mildura | 2190m | Neutral | Jack Laugher | 2:00.5 | 1 |
| 1.2L | $13.00 | |
| 3/9 | 17/04/2026 | 6 | $6,000.00 | Mildura | 1790m | Neutral | Ellen Tormey | 1:57.3 | 1 |
| 22.6L | $11.00 | |
| 5/10 | 11/04/2026 | 4 | $8,000.00 | Mildura | 1790m | Neutral | Lochie Cook | 1:56.7 | 3 |
| 17.6L | $41.00 | |
| 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: Connor Clarke
Stats
Comments
Last start was well beaten into second after being driven well back, behind Royal Saxon at this track over 2190m on May 22 at $18. Raced better the start before that where he won by 1.3 m (Sr1) at this track (2:14.30) beating Rocknroll Lenny in on May 15 at $8. Expected to feature in the finish.
Last Starts 6 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/10 | 22/05/2026 | 7 | $6,000.00 | Mildura | 2190m | Neutral | Luke Dunne | 1:59.1 | 6 |
| 15.4L | $18.00 | |
| 1/6 | 15/05/2026 | 14 | $6,000.00 | Mildura | 1790m | Neutral | Luke Dunne | 2:00.8 | 1 |
| 1.3L | $8.00 | |
| 7/9 | 01/05/2026 | 192 | $6,000.00 | Mildura | 1790m | Neutral | Boris Devcic | 1:59.2 | 3 |
| 27.5L | $34.00 | |
| 1/6 | 13/04/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Mildura | 1790m | Boris Devcic | 0 |
| 40L | $0.00 | ||
| 8/10 | 21/10/2025 | 14 | $12,500.00 | Mildura | 2190m | Neutral | Ellen Tormey | 1:57.5 | 4 |
| 93.1L | $41.00 | |
| 2/8 | 07/10/2025 | 18 | $7,000.00 | Mildura | 1790m | Neutral | Ellen Tormey | 1:59.2 | 4 |
| 1.6L | $12.00 | |
| 1/9 | 19/09/2025 | 7 | $6,000.00 | Mildura | 2190m | Neutral | Ellen Tormey | 2:01.1 | 3 |
| 2.1L | $8.50 | |
| 6/7 | 06/06/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Wagga | 1740m | Jackson Painting | 0 |
| 15.9L | $0.00 |