Mildura Race 5 - Club Merbein Pace
JUST INCREDIBLE (9) drew wide last start and was never a genuine threat, beaten 22 metres into tenth at this track over 1790m. Will need an ounce of luck to slot in from this tricky draw. Tackles a similar assignment and he can turn in a much better performance. CHEERS POVERTY (1) ran third last start at this venue over 1790m, beaten 10 metres. Expect him to be prominent. STARVIN MARVIN NZ (5) is better than his last-start seventh over 1790m here. Can bounce back. THE AFRICAN QUEEN (8) is the best of the rest after finishing fifth over 2190m at this circuit last time out. May earn some minor money.

Driver: Luke Dunne
Stats
Comments
Improved last start with a solid effort when 3rd (Fr4) over 1790m at this track was 4th-7.4 at the bell, beaten 10 m by Shes Poppy (2:13.10) on June 26 at $23. Top chance in this line-up.
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 | 26/06/2026 | 7 | NR 52 to 56 | $6,000.00 | Mildura | 1790m | Neutral | Luke Dunne | 1:59.7 | 4 |
| 10.1L | $23.00 |
| 9/11 | 19/06/2026 | 7 | NR 47 to 51 | $6,000.00 | Mildura | 1790m | Neutral | Andrew Vozlic | 2:00.1 | 1 |
| 19.6L | $81.00 |
| 5/11 | 12/06/2026 | 7 | NR 47 to 51 | $6,000.00 | Mildura | 1790m | Neutral | Alex Ashwood | 2:00.1 | 1 |
| 15.0L | $9.50 |
| 5/11 | 05/06/2026 | 7 | NR 51 to 55 | $6,000.00 | Mildura | 1790m | Neutral | Alex Ashwood | 2:00.3 | 1 |
| 6.2L | $21.00 |
| 4/11 | 29/05/2026 | 7 | NR 51 to 55 | $6,000.00 | Mildura | 1790m | Neutral | Ellen Tormey | 1:58.6 | 5 |
| 13.2L | $51.00 |
| 3/11 | 22/05/2026 | 21 | NR 47 to 51 | $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 | ||
| 4/6 | 17/07/2023 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Mildura | 1790m | A P Vozlic | 0 |
| 59.6L | $0.00 |

Driver: Connor Clarke
Stats
Comments
Last start 7th (Sr4) over 2190m at this track, beaten 22 m by Megawatts (2:47.80) on June 26 at $4.80. Two runs back 2nd (Fr4) over 2190m after showing early speed at this track, at the bell was leading 1.2 beaten 1.75 m by The African Queen (2:48.60) on June 19 at $4.60. Will need some luck to figure.
Last Starts 6 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/11 | 26/06/2026 | 7 | NR up to 46 | $4,000.00 | Mildura | 2190m | Neutral | Luke Dunne | 2:03.3 | 4 |
| 22.5L | $4.80 |
| 2/7 | 19/06/2026 | 7 | NR up to 46 | $4,000.00 | Mildura | 2190m | Neutral | Ellen Tormey | 2:03.9 | 4 |
| 1.7L | $4.60 |
| 11/11 | 12/06/2026 | 7 | NR 47 to 51 | $6,000.00 | Mildura | 1790m | Neutral | Connor Clarke | 2:00.1 | 1 |
| 83.3L | $11.00 |
| 9/11 | 05/06/2026 | 7 | NR 46 to 50 | $6,000.00 | Mildura | 2190m | Neutral | K Hughes | 2:00.8 | 3 |
| 50.5L | $101.00 |
| 7/11 | 29/05/2026 | 7 | NR 46 to 50 | $6,000.00 | Mildura | 2190m | Neutral | Connor Clarke | 2:02.6 | 1 |
| 8.4L | $11.00 |
| 1/6 | 22/05/2026 | 12 | NR up to 46 | $4,000.00 | Mildura | 2190m | Neutral | Connor Clarke | 2:02.8 | 3 |
| 1.2L | $3.10 |
| 2/2 | 16/03/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Mildura | 2190m | Andrew Vozlic | 0 |
| 7L | $0.00 | ||
| 2/6 | 17/11/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Mildura | 1790m | Andrew Vozlic | 0 |
| 0.2L | $0.00 |

Driver: Wayne Hill
Stats
Comments
Last start was driven from back in the field when 9th (Fr6) over 2190m at this track, beaten 20 m by Priddy Carson (2:46.60) on June 26 at $71. At the start before 5th (Fr1) over 1790m at this track, at the bell was 3rd-5 beaten 14 m by Rubbleonthedouble (2:13.60) on June 19 at $26. Draws low and rates 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9/11 | 26/06/2026 | 7 | NR 47 to 51 | $6,000.00 | Mildura | 2190m | Neutral | Luke Watson | 2:02.4 | 6 |
| 20.6L | $71.00 |
| 5/11 | 19/06/2026 | 7 | NR 47 to 51 | $6,000.00 | Mildura | 1790m | Neutral | Luke Watson | 2:00.1 | 1 |
| 14.4L | $26.00 |
| 4/8 | 12/06/2026 | 7 | NR up to 50 | $6,000.00 | Mildura | 2190m | Neutral | Luke Watson | 2:00.8 | 5 |
| 11.5L | $26.00 |
| 1/8 | 05/06/2026 | 7 | NR up to 45 | $4,000.00 | Mildura | 1790m | Neutral | Luke Dunne | 2:00.4 | 6 |
| 0.1L | $6.00 |
| 9/11 | 29/05/2026 | 7 | NR 46 to 50 | $6,000.00 | Mildura | 2190m | Neutral | Luke Watson | 2:02.6 | 1 |
| 15.1L | $14.00 |
| 5/6 | 22/05/2026 | 7 | NR up to 46 | $4,000.00 | Mildura | 2190m | Neutral | Luke Watson | 2:02.8 | 1 |
| 10.5L | $14.00 |
| 3/6 | 24/04/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Mildura | 1790m | Kathy Watson | 0 |
| 10L | $0.00 | ||
| 1/4 | 21/10/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Mildura | 1790m | Luke Watson | 0 |
| 6L | $0.00 |

Driver: Ryan Hryhorec
Stats
Comments
Last start was well back in the run when 5th (Fr4) over 2050m at Port Pirie was 7th-15.8 at the bell, beaten 12 m by Rolling Remona (2:35.40) on June 20 at $26. Two runs back 10th (Fr6) over 2190m after racing wide at this track well beaten by Starvin Marvin (2:42.20) on November 21 at $151. Will come on from that run and is a strong top-three hope.
Last Starts 12 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/10 | 20/06/2026 | 211 | NR 44 to 49 | $8,000.00 | Port Pirie | 2050m | W | Corey Johnson | 2:02.0 | 4 |
| 12.4L | $26.00 |
| 5/5 | 01/06/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Mildura | 1790m | A J Camilleri | 0 |
| 61L | $0.00 | ||
| 10/11 | 21/11/2025 | 34 | NR 50 to 59 | $6,000.00 | Mildura | 2190m | Neutral | Shane Smith | 1:59.2 | 6 |
| 100.8L | $151.00 |
| 8/9 | 18/10/2025 | 21 | NR 42 to 47 | $4,500.00 | Globe Derby | 1800m | Neutral | L J Ryan | 1:57.3 | 5 |
| 51.5L | $5.50 |
| 1/7 | 27/09/2025 | 108 | 5 LIFETIME WINS | $4,500.00 | Port Pirie | 2050m | Neutral | Corey Johnson | 2:01.1 | 2 |
| 0.1L | $6.00 |
| 2/7 | 11/06/2025 | 18 | NR up to 40 GROUP | $4,500.00 | Port Pirie | 1609m | Neutral | L J Ryan | 1:58.0 | 5 |
| 1.3L | $2.50 |
| 5/10 | 24/05/2025 | 13 | NR up to 49 | $7,000.00 | Globe Derby | 1800m | Neutral | L J Ryan | 1:56.9 | 1 |
| 15.7L | $34.00 |
| 3/4 | 05/03/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Broken Hill | 1609m | A J Camilleri | 0 |
| 28.9L | $0.00 |

Driver: Corey Johnson
Stats
Comments
Last start 7th (Fr5) over 1790m after showing early pace at this track beaten 21 m by G B Brave (2:13.60) on June 12 at $14. At the run before 4th (Fr2) over 2190m after showing early pace at this track, at the bell was 2nd-2.4 beaten 4.5 m by Glitzy All Over (2:46.80) on May 29 at $26. Can do a lot better in this suitable contest.
Last Starts 20 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/11 | 12/06/2026 | 14 | NR 47 to 51 | $6,000.00 | Mildura | 1790m | Neutral | Corey Johnson | 2:00.1 | 5 |
| 21.1L | $14.00 |
| 4/11 | 29/05/2026 | 7 | NR 46 to 50 | $6,000.00 | Mildura | 2190m | Neutral | Elley May Adams | 2:02.6 | 2 |
| 4.5L | $26.00 |
| 8/11 | 22/05/2026 | 7 | NR 47 to 51 | $6,000.00 | Mildura | 1790m | Neutral | Elley May Adams | 2:00.1 | 5 |
| 32.1L | $51.00 |
| 5/8 | 15/05/2026 | 136 | NR 51 to 55 | $6,000.00 | Mildura | 1790m | Neutral | Connor Clarke | 2:00.3 | 2 |
| 17.4L | $26.00 |
| 8/8 | 30/12/2025 | 4 | NR 50 to 55 | $6,000.00 | Mildura | 1790m | Neutral | Corey Johnson | 1:58.0 | 2 |
| 27.8L | $7.50 |
| 8/9 | 26/12/2025 | 10 | NR 50 to 61 | $7,000.00 | Mildura | 2190m | Neutral | Corey Johnson | 2:02.8 | 6 |
| 14.3L | $31.00 |
| 7/7 | 04/05/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Carrick | 2150m | Good | B E Fidler | 0 |
| 56.5L | $0.00 | |
| 4/4 | 27/04/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Carrick | 2150m | Good | B E Fidler | 0 |
| 57.3L | $0.00 |

Driver: Ben Xiriha
Stats
Comments
Last start 6th (Sr1) over 2190m at this track was 3rd-4.6 at the bell, beaten 8 m by Priddy Carson (2:46.60) on June 26 at $11. Before that, 4th (Fr3) over 1790m after showing early speed at this track was 3rd-4 at the bell, beaten 12 m by G B Brave (2:13.60) on June 12 at $71. Rates highly and looks hard to beat 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/11 | 26/06/2026 | 14 | NR 47 to 51 | $6,000.00 | Mildura | 2190m | Neutral | Alex Ashwood | 2:02.4 | 1 |
| 8.3L | $11.00 |
| 4/11 | 12/06/2026 | 7 | NR 47 to 51 | $6,000.00 | Mildura | 1790m | Neutral | Elley May Adams | 2:00.1 | 3 |
| 12.5L | $71.00 |
| 5/11 | 05/06/2026 | 7 | NR 46 to 50 | $6,000.00 | Mildura | 2190m | Neutral | Elley May Adams | 2:00.8 | 1 |
| 12.6L | $31.00 |
| 1/11 | 29/05/2026 | 4 | NR up to 45 | $4,000.00 | Mildura | 1790m | Neutral | Alex Ashwood | 2:01.6 | 4 |
| 4.4L | $3.80 |
| 7/8 | 25/05/2026 | 17 | NR 46 to 50 | $6,000.00 | Horsham | 2200m | Neutral | Jack Laugher | 1:59.4 | 5 |
| 17.1L | $12.00 |
| 5/8 | 08/05/2026 | 12 | NR 49 to 54 | $6,000.00 | Charlton | 1609m | Neutral | Ellen Tormey | 1:55.0 | 1 |
| 18.1L | $51.00 |
| 2/5 | 20/05/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Mildura | 1790m | R C Backhouse | 0 |
| 3L | $0.00 | ||
| 5/6 | 04/03/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Mildura | 1790m | L Watson | 0 |
| 15L | $0.00 |

Driver: Kathy Watson
Stats
Comments
Didn't do much last start, 9th (Sr5) over 1790m at this track, beaten 30 m by G B Brave (2:13.60) on June 12 at $71. Before that 8th (Fr3) over 1790m at this track, beaten 30 m by Odins Black Crows (2:12.00) on May 29 at $34. Must improve sharply.
Last Starts 20 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9/11 | 12/06/2026 | 14 | NR 47 to 51 | $6,000.00 | Mildura | 1790m | Neutral | Kathy Watson | 2:00.1 | 5 |
| 31.3L | $71.00 |
| 8/11 | 29/05/2026 | 7 | NR 51 to 55 | $6,000.00 | Mildura | 1790m | Neutral | Kathy Watson | 1:58.6 | 3 |
| 29.4L | $34.00 |
| 99/11 | 22/05/2026 | 7 | NR 47 to 51 | $6,000.00 | Mildura | 1790m | Neutral | Kathy Watson | 2:00.1 | 5 |
| 4.1L | $61.00 |
| 4/8 | 15/05/2026 | 14 | NR 51 to 55 | $6,000.00 | Mildura | 1790m | Neutral | Kathy Watson | 2:00.3 | 3 |
| 14.9L | $23.00 |
| 7/11 | 01/05/2026 | 7 | NR 51 to 55 | $6,000.00 | Mildura | 1790m | Neutral | Corey Johnson | 1:58.4 | 2 |
| 10.1L | $16.00 |
| 5/11 | 24/04/2026 | 7 | NR 51 to 55 | $6,000.00 | Mildura | 2190m | Neutral | Corey Johnson | 2:00.5 | 2 |
| 4.9L | $11.00 |
| 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: Jack Laugher
Stats
Comments
Failed to impress last start; was driven from back in the field when 5th (Fr5) over 2190m at this track was 7th-11.4 at the bell, beaten 6 m by Priddy Carson (2:46.60) on June 26 at $9.50. Showed ability the run before when she came from midfield and won by 1.75 m when driven back in the field, (Fr5) held up early, at this track (2:48.60) beating Our Master Play in on June 19 at $7.50 at the bell was 3rd-1.7. Major player 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/11 | 26/06/2026 | 7 | NR 47 to 51 | $6,000.00 | Mildura | 2190m | Neutral | Corey Johnson | 2:02.4 | 5 |
| 6.2L | $9.50 |
| 1/7 | 19/06/2026 | 14 | NR up to 46 | $4,000.00 | Mildura | 2190m | Neutral | Jack Laugher | 2:03.9 | 5 |
| 1.7L | $7.50 |
| 6/11 | 05/06/2026 | 7 | NR 46 to 50 | $6,000.00 | Mildura | 2190m | Neutral | Jack Laugher | 2:00.8 | 6 |
| 14.5L | $51.00 |
| 6/11 | 29/05/2026 | 7 | NR 46 to 50 | $6,000.00 | Mildura | 2190m | Neutral | Jack Laugher | 2:02.6 | 3 |
| 8.0L | $26.00 |
| 4/6 | 22/05/2026 | 12 | NR up to 46 | $4,000.00 | Mildura | 2190m | Neutral | Jack Laugher | 2:02.8 | 4 |
| 10.4L | $4.20 |
| 1/11 | 10/05/2026 | 205 | NR up to 46 | $4,000.00 | Ouyen | 2040m | Neutral | Jack Laugher | 2:02.4 | 2 |
| 3.3L | $41.00 |
| 2/3 | 01/05/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Mildura | 1790m | Michael Francis | 0 |
| 18L | $0.00 | ||
| 3/5 | 05/09/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Kilmore | 0m | Kylie Sugars | 0 |
| 14L | $0.00 |

Driver: Alex Ashwood
Stats
Comments
Last start 10th (Sr6) over 1790m at this track beaten 22 m by Rubbleonthedouble (2:13.60) on June 19 at $2.40. The start before 7th (Fr6) over 1720m after showing early speed at Melton was leading by 2.11 at the bell, beaten 16 m by Tactically Perfect (2:02.20) in 3yo on June 12 at $31. Sure to prove tough to beat.
Last Starts 13 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10/11 | 19/06/2026 | 7 | NR 47 to 51 | $6,000.00 | Mildura | 1790m | Neutral | Alex Ashwood | 2:00.1 | 6 |
| 22.2L | $2.40 |
| 7/7 | 12/06/2026 | 29 | NR up to 55 | $6,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Kyle Marshall | 1:54.3 | 6 |
| 16.3L | $31.00 |
| 7/10 | 14/05/2026 | 13 | NR 50 to 55 | $6,000.00 | Ballarat | 2200m | Neutral | Kyle Marshall | 1:57.3 | 6 |
| 14.3L | $14.00 |
| 6/7 | 01/05/2026 | 8 | NR 54 to 59 | $6,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | James Herbertson | 1:57.6 | 2 |
| 9.8L | $3.40 |
| 6/10 | 23/04/2026 | 4 | NR 50 to 55 | $6,000.00 | Ballarat | 1710m | Neutral | James Herbertson | 1:53.9 | 6 |
| 21.5L | $2.50 |
| 5/7 | 19/04/2026 | 16 | NR 53 to 58 | $7,000.00 | Cranbourne | 1609m | Neutral | James Herbertson | 1:54.6 | 2 |
| 12.0L | $14.00 |
| 4/6 | 23/03/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Geelong | 2100m | Kyle Marshall | 0 |
| 69L | $0.00 | ||
| 1/6 | 17/03/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Melton | 2240m | Good | James Herbertson | 0 |
| 1.1L | $0.00 |

Driver: Ellen Tormey
Stats
Comments
Last start was well beaten after breaking at this track on June 26. At the start before game effort when 3rd (Fr4) over 1790m after being wide early at this track, at the bell was 4th-7.1 beaten 8 m by Rubbleonthedouble (2:13.60) on June 19 at $8.50. Better than the last run and is a leading chance if he brings his A-game.
Last Starts 6 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11/11 | 26/06/2026 | 7 | NR 52 to 56 | $6,000.00 | Mildura | 1790m | Neutral | Luke Watson | 1:59.7 | 5 |
| 52.1L | $71.00 |
| 3/11 | 19/06/2026 | 7 | NR 47 to 51 | $6,000.00 | Mildura | 1790m | Neutral | Ellen Tormey | 2:00.1 | 4 |
| 8.9L | $8.50 |
| 8/11 | 12/06/2026 | 7 | NR 47 to 51 | $6,000.00 | Mildura | 1790m | Neutral | Ellen Tormey | 2:00.1 | 4 |
| 27.0L | $8.50 |
| 9/11 | 05/06/2026 | 26 | NR 51 to 55 | $6,000.00 | Mildura | 1790m | Neutral | Ellen Tormey | 2:00.3 | 5 |
| 12.6L | $12.00 |
| 2/3 | 01/06/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Mildura | 1790m | Andrew Vozlic | 0 |
| 4L | $0.00 | ||
| 1/10 | 10/05/2026 | 9 | NR 47 to 51 | $6,000.00 | Ouyen | 1654m | Neutral | Alex Ashwood | 1:57.1 | 3 |
| 7.3L | $5.50 |
| 4/11 | 01/05/2026 | 7 | NR 46 to 50 | $6,000.00 | Mildura | 2190m | Neutral | Ellen Tormey | 2:00.3 | 5 |
| 10.6L | $9.00 |
| 1/4 | 18/02/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Mildura | 2190m | Andrew Vozlic | 0 |
| 12L | $0.00 |