Mildura Race 5 - Club Merbein Pace
GOOD BOOTS BINDI (6) continued her impressive run of recent efforts last time out when runner-up over 1790m at this track, beaten a head. Recent efforts are good enough to win a race of this calibre. MIDNIGHT PIRATE (2) finished fourth last start, beaten 5 metres at this track over 1790m. Expect him to be prominent. CHEERS POVERTY (3) is better than his last-start ninth over 1790m at this track would suggest. Has place prospects. MY ULTIMATE BILLY NZ (5) is worth some thought after his last-start fourth over 2190m at this track on September 18 after he was held-up into the turn.

Driver: Jack Laugher
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Didn't do much last time out, 6th (Sr2) over 2070m at Gawler, beaten 30 m by Alora (2:31.10) on September 14 at $16. Before that was driven from back in the field when 4th (Fr6) over 2190m at this track, beaten 21 m by Sportsbou (2:41.20) on September 4 at $26. Cannot enthuse on what we have seen of late.
Last Starts 12 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/9 | 14/09/2026 | 10 | NR 55 to 64 | $3,500.00 | Gawler | 2070m | Fast | Wayne Hill | 1:57.4 | 2 |
| 31.4L | $16.00 |
| 4/9 | 04/09/2026 | 7 | NR 56 to 64 | $7,000.00 | Mildura | 2190m | Neutral | Jack Laugher | 1:58.5 | 6 |
| 21.5L | $26.00 |
| 7/9 | 28/08/2026 | 42 | NR 60 to 75 | $8,000.00 | Mildura | 1790m | Neutral | Jack Laugher | 1:59.4 | 1 |
| 8.5L | $10.00 |
| 10/10 | 17/07/2026 | 7 | NR 57 to 64 | $7,000.00 | Mildura | 1790m | Neutral | Elley May Adams | 1:59.6 | 4 |
| 22.1L | $26.00 |
| 3/7 | 10/07/2026 | 7 | NR 57 to 62 | $7,000.00 | Mildura | 2190m | Neutral | Ben Xiriha | 1:59.0 | 6 |
| 4.3L | $12.00 |
| 6/7 | 03/07/2026 | 1 | NR 65 or better | $8,000.00 | Mildura | 2190m | Neutral | Ryan Hryhorec | 1:58.7 | 3 |
| 18.2L | $19.00 |
| 3/4 | 30/03/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Mildura | 1790m | Andrew Vozlic | 0 |
| 5.2L | $0.00 | ||
| 3/4 | 12/10/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Maryborough | 2190m | M Hayes | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 |

Driver: Wayne Hill
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Not far away at the last couple starts; Finished 5 m fourth behind Lewielewis at this track over 1790m last start. Before that was beaten 3.5 metres second again at this track same class on May 22. Watch for a big spike in form.
Last Starts 8 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/10 | 18/09/2026 | 119 | NR 57 to 64 | $7,000.00 | Mildura | 1790m | Neutral | Jack Laugher | 1:59.8 | 5 |
| 5.0L | $10.00 |
| 2/4 | 04/09/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Mildura | 2190m | Good | Boris Devcic | 0 |
| 0.1L | $0.00 | |
| 2/8 | 22/05/2026 | 7 | NR 57 to 64 | $7,000.00 | Mildura | 1790m | Neutral | Wayne Hill | 1:57.5 | 2 |
| 3.4L | $3.60 |
| 4/11 | 15/05/2026 | 5 | NR 56 to 64 | $7,000.00 | Mildura | 2190m | Neutral | Wayne Hill | 1:59.8 | 2 |
| 6.1L | $4.80 |
| 1/7 | 10/05/2026 | 23 | NR 52 to 56 | $6,000.00 | Ouyen | 2040m | Neutral | Connor Clarke | 1:59.5 | 6 |
| 1.7L | $5.50 |
| 7/9 | 17/04/2026 | 6 | NR 52 to 56 | $6,000.00 | Mildura | 1790m | Neutral | Boris Devcic | 1:57.3 | 3 |
| 30.4L | $10.00 |
| 3/9 | 11/04/2026 | 4 | NR 54 to 63 | $10,000.00 | Mildura | 1790m | Neutral | Ryan Backhouse | 1:56.8 | 6 |
| 4.4L | $19.00 |
| 2/3 | 15/12/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Mildura | 2190m | Boris Devcic | 0 |
| 1L | $0.00 |

Driver: Ellen Tormey
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Comments
Failed to impress last start; 9th (Sr2) over 1790m at this track, at the bell was 9th-12 beaten 13 m by Lewielewis (2:13.30) on September 18 at $34. Showed ability the run before when he won by 2.5 m after showing early speed, (Fr4) at this track (2:42.20) beating Shes Poppy in on September 11 at $5 at the bell was leading 4.4. In the mix on the form from two back.
Last Starts 8 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9/10 | 18/09/2026 | 7 | NR 57 to 64 | $7,000.00 | Mildura | 1790m | Neutral | Ellen Tormey | 1:59.8 | 2 |
| 13.4L | $34.00 |
| 1/6 | 11/09/2026 | 7 | NR up to 59 | $6,000.00 | Mildura | 2190m | Neutral | Luke Dunne | 1:59.2 | 4 |
| 2.4L | $5.00 |
| 7/9 | 04/09/2026 | 7 | NR 56 to 64 | $7,000.00 | Mildura | 2190m | Neutral | Andrew Vozlic | 1:58.5 | 4 |
| 67.6L | $151.00 |
| 8/9 | 28/08/2026 | 7 | NR 60 to 75 | $8,000.00 | Mildura | 1790m | Neutral | Ellen Tormey | 1:59.4 | 2 |
| 8.9L | $51.00 |
| 2/8 | 21/08/2026 | 7 | NR 57 to 64 | $7,000.00 | Mildura | 1790m | Neutral | Jack Laugher | 1:59.4 | 3 |
| 3.6L | $16.00 |
| 1/10 | 14/08/2026 | 7 | NR 50 to 56 | $6,000.00 | Mildura | 2190m | Neutral | Luke Dunne | 2:00.1 | 5 |
| 6.7L | $5.50 |
| 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: Luke Sutherland
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Comments
Second up after running 8th (Fr2) over 2190m at this track, beaten 45 m by Bizzness Class (2:40.60) on September 11 at $34. Hard to have.
Last Starts 15 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/8 | 11/09/2026 | 77 | NR 60 to 75 | $8,000.00 | Mildura | 2190m | Neutral | Corey Johnson | 1:58.0 | 2 |
| 46.9L | $34.00 |
| 3/4 | 04/09/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Mildura | 2190m | Good | Sarah Watson | 0 |
| 7.8L | $0.00 | |
| 5/7 | 26/06/2026 | 14 | NR 57 to 62 | $7,000.00 | Mildura | 1790m | Neutral | Alex Ashwood | 1:59.7 | 1 |
| 10.0L | $5.50 |
| 5/9 | 12/06/2026 | 7 | NR 65 or better | $8,000.00 | Mildura | 1790m | Neutral | Corey Johnson | 1:56.9 | 2 |
| 8.1L | $71.00 |
| 9/9 | 05/06/2026 | 7 | NR 65 or better | $8,000.00 | Mildura | 2190m | Neutral | Corey Johnson | 1:58.3 | 4 |
| 44.7L | $51.00 |
| 5/8 | 29/05/2026 | 7 | NR 65 or better | $8,000.00 | Mildura | 1790m | Neutral | Corey Johnson | 1:56.5 | 4 |
| 4.0L | $23.00 |
| 3/8 | 22/05/2026 | 7 | NR 57 to 64 | $7,000.00 | Mildura | 1790m | Neutral | Luke Dunne | 1:57.5 | 2 |
| 3.5L | $5.50 |
| 2/4 | 13/04/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Mildura | 2190m | K Hughes | 0 |
| 2L | $0.00 |

Driver: Luke Dunne
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Comments
Last start 4th (Fr3) over 2190m at this track, at the bell was 6th-7.8 beaten 4.5 m by Hot Deal (2:42.60) on September 18 at $41. At the run before 7th (Sr1) over 1750m at Swan Hill, well beaten by Diamond Eclipse (2:03.80) on September 8 at $151. Among the leading chances on best form.
Last Starts 8 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/9 | 18/09/2026 | 10 | NR 65 | $8,000.00 | Mildura | 2190m | Neutral | Luke Dunne | 1:59.5 | 3 |
| 4.7L | $41.00 |
| 7/9 | 08/09/2026 | 3 | NR 65 | $8,000.00 | Swan Hill | 1750m | Neutral | Luke Dunne | 1:53.8 | 1 |
| 146.5L | $151.00 |
| 7/10 | 05/09/2026 | 15 | 0W/15 0K stake | $11,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Nathan Jack | 1:57.2 | 1 |
| 24.1L | $126.00 |
| 8/8 | 21/08/2026 | 17 | NR up to 65 | $9,790.00 | Wagga | 1740m | Fast | George Lee | 1:55.1 | 5 |
| 6.3L | $101.00 |
| 5/5 | 04/08/2026 | 4 | NR up to 80 | $8,000.00 | Shepparton | 2190m | Neutral | Luke Dunne | 1:57.1 | 3 |
| 26.0L | $61.00 |
| 4/7 | 31/07/2026 | 138 | 0W/15 0K stake | $8,000.00 | Melton | 1200m | Neutral | Liam Older | 6 |
| 20.5L | $61.00 | |
| 4/6 | 23/07/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Shepparton | 2190m | Good | Liam Older | 0 |
| 14L | $0.00 | |
| 4/4 | 06/10/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Mildura | 2190m | Mark Riseley | 0 |
| 10L | $0.00 |

Driver: Corey Johnson
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Two back was beaten by 9 m finishing second behind Sportsbou at this track over 2190m on September 4 at $8. Then a handy effort when a close second behind Lewielewis at this track over 1790m on September 18 at $3.90. Hard to beat.
Last Starts 8 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/10 | 18/09/2026 | 14 | NR 57 to 64 | $7,000.00 | Mildura | 1790m | Neutral | Corey Johnson | 1:59.8 | 3 |
| 0.2L | $3.90 |
| 2/9 | 04/09/2026 | 7 | NR 56 to 64 | $7,000.00 | Mildura | 2190m | Neutral | Connor Clarke | 1:58.5 | 3 |
| 9.1L | $8.00 |
| 4/9 | 28/08/2026 | 7 | NR 60 to 75 | $8,000.00 | Mildura | 1790m | Neutral | Corey Johnson | 1:59.4 | 6 |
| 3.0L | $34.00 |
| 4/8 | 21/08/2026 | 14 | NR 57 to 64 | $7,000.00 | Mildura | 1790m | Neutral | Corey Johnson | 1:59.4 | 6 |
| 5.6L | $8.00 |
| 3/9 | 07/08/2026 | 7 | NR 56 to 64 | $7,000.00 | Mildura | 2190m | Neutral | Luke Dunne | 1:59.9 | 2 |
| 9.1L | $5.50 |
| 2/7 | 31/07/2026 | 14 | NR 56 to 64 | $7,000.00 | Mildura | 2190m | Neutral | Luke Dunne | 1:58.1 | 2 |
| 5.4L | $8.00 |
| 3/6 | 23/12/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Mildura | 2190m | D J Locke | 0 |
| 15L | $0.00 | ||
| 1/5 | 06/11/2023 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Albion Park | 1660m | Good | A R Garrard | 0 |
| 5L | $0.00 |

Driver: Kathy Watson
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Comments
Last start was well back in the run when 7th (Fr6) over 2190m at this track, beaten 24 m by United (2:43.20) on August 7 at $151. Two runs back 6th (Fr2) over 1790m at this track, beaten 45 m by Royal Appointment (2:10.00) on July 31 at $81. Others rate better.
Last Starts 8 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/4 | 18/09/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Mildura | 2190m | Good | Sarah Watson | 0 |
| 47.3L | $0.00 | |
| 7/9 | 07/08/2026 | 7 | NR 56 to 64 | $7,000.00 | Mildura | 2190m | Neutral | Kathy Watson | 1:59.9 | 6 |
| 24.6L | $151.00 |
| 6/6 | 31/07/2026 | 14 | NR 60 to 75 | $8,000.00 | Mildura | 1790m | Neutral | Luke Watson | 1:56.8 | 2 |
| 44.9L | $81.00 |
| 1/10 | 17/07/2026 | 7 | NR 57 to 64 | $7,000.00 | Mildura | 1790m | Neutral | Jack Laugher | 1:59.6 | 1 |
| 0.1L | $4.33 |
| 5/7 | 10/07/2026 | 7 | NR 57 to 62 | $7,000.00 | Mildura | 2190m | Neutral | Jack Laugher | 1:59.0 | 2 |
| 5.8L | $5.00 |
| 7/7 | 03/07/2026 | 1 | NR 56 to 64 | $7,000.00 | Mildura | 2190m | Neutral | Kathy Watson | 2:03.6 | 5 |
| 14.3L | $41.00 |
| 7/7 | 02/07/2026 | 6 | NR 56 to 64 | $7,000.00 | Mildura | 2190m | Neutral | Kathy Watson | 2:03.6 | 5 |
| 14.3L | $41.00 |
| 2/4 | 16/03/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Mildura | 2190m | Luke Watson | 0 |
| 21L | $0.00 |

Driver: Luke Watson
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Last start 6th (Sr4) over 1790m at this track, at the bell was 10th-15.8 beaten 5.5 m by Lewielewis (2:13.30) on September 18 at $17. At the run before 5th (Sr1) over 2190m at this track, at the bell was 5th-11.8 beaten 7 m by Bizzness Class (2:40.60) on September 11 at $26. Great chance to bounce back.
Last Starts 8 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/10 | 18/09/2026 | 7 | NR 57 to 64 | $7,000.00 | Mildura | 1790m | Neutral | Luke Watson | 1:59.8 | 4 |
| 5.6L | $17.00 |
| 5/8 | 11/09/2026 | 7 | NR 60 to 75 | $8,000.00 | Mildura | 2190m | Neutral | Luke Watson | 1:58.0 | 1 |
| 7.1L | $26.00 |
| 3/9 | 04/09/2026 | 7 | NR 56 to 64 | $7,000.00 | Mildura | 2190m | Neutral | Luke Watson | 1:58.5 | 2 |
| 18.7L | $8.00 |
| 5/9 | 28/08/2026 | 7 | NR 60 to 75 | $8,000.00 | Mildura | 1790m | Neutral | Luke Watson | 1:59.4 | 1 |
| 4.0L | $23.00 |
| 3/8 | 21/08/2026 | 7 | NR 57 to 64 | $7,000.00 | Mildura | 1790m | Neutral | Luke Watson | 1:59.4 | 2 |
| 5.3L | $13.00 |
| 3/6 | 14/08/2026 | 70 | NR 60 to 75 | $8,000.00 | Mildura | 2190m | Neutral | Luke Watson | 1:58.4 | 1 |
| 3.9L | $31.00 |
| 1/3 | 03/08/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Mildura | 1790m | Good | Sarah Watson | 0 |
| 4L | $0.00 | |
| 2/4 | 05/01/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Mildura | 1790m | Luke Watson | 0 |
| 1L | $0.00 |

Driver: Connor Clarke
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Last start 5th (Sr5) over 1790m at this track, at the bell was 5th-5.6 beaten 5 m by Lewielewis (2:13.30) on September 18 at $4.20. At the start before broke in score up and was out of position at the start game effort when 3rd (Fr3) over 2190m after showing early speed at this track, at the bell was leading 2 beaten 6 m by Bizzness Class (2:40.60) on September 11 at $3.80. Big chance to atone.
Last Starts 8 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/10 | 18/09/2026 | 7 | NR 57 to 64 | $7,000.00 | Mildura | 1790m | Neutral | Connor Clarke | 1:59.8 | 5 |
| 5.1L | $4.20 |
| 3/8 | 11/09/2026 | 14 | NR 60 to 75 | $8,000.00 | Mildura | 2190m | Neutral | Connor Clarke | 1:58.0 | 3 |
| 6.2L | $3.80 |
| 2/9 | 28/08/2026 | 7 | NR 60 to 75 | $8,000.00 | Mildura | 1790m | Neutral | Connor Clarke | 1:59.4 | 5 |
| 0.1L | $6.50 |
| 5/8 | 21/08/2026 | 7 | NR 57 to 64 | $7,000.00 | Mildura | 1790m | Neutral | Connor Clarke | 1:59.4 | 1 |
| 8.3L | $3.70 |
| 6/6 | 14/08/2026 | 14 | NR 60 to 75 | $8,000.00 | Mildura | 2190m | Neutral | Connor Clarke | 1:58.4 | 2 |
| 20.5L | $2.15 |
| 2/6 | 31/07/2026 | 14 | NR 60 to 75 | $8,000.00 | Mildura | 1790m | Neutral | Connor Clarke | 1:56.8 | 4 |
| 1.8L | $3.60 |
| 1/6 | 08/01/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Mildura | 1790m | Luke Watson | 0 |
| 1L | $0.00 | ||
| 1/6 | 05/02/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bendigo | 2150m | C R Bell | 0 |
| 12L | $0.00 |