Mildura Race 8 - Club Merbein Pace (2nd Heat)
EAGLEYE (7) was out of the money two back at Kilmore. Turned in a better run last time out when third over 1690m at Shepparton, beaten 4 metres. Gets a soft run on the inside of the second line but may need luck at some point. Meets a similar line up and she can figure in the finish. FLEUR BELLA (3) settled handy then assumed control and went on with the job to score in a 1790m race at this track last start, arriving 5.5 metres ahead of her rivals to make it two wins from her past four outings. A nice draw on the front line should ensure a cosy run. Meets a similar line up so she is capable of getting the job done again. THE AFRICAN QUEEN (6) disappointed last time when seventh over 2190m at this track. Can atone. SUNSHINE WARRIOR (5) is worth another chance after a last-start eighth over 1790m at this track two weeks ago.

Driver: Cassandra O'Brien
Stats
Comments
Didn't do much at the last run, 10th (Fr2) over 1790m at this track, beaten 30 m by Fleur Bella (2:13.10) on October 6 at $151. Before that 5th (Fr1) over 1790m at this track was 3rd-4 at the bell, beaten 18 m by Keilah (2:13.50) on September 27 at $61. Cannot enthuse.
Last Starts 13 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10/10 | 06/10/2026 | 9 | NR up to 45 | $5,000.00 | Mildura | 1790m | Neutral | Cassandra O'brien | 1:59.6 | 2 |
| 28.7L | $151.00 |
| 5/9 | 27/09/2026 | 9 | NR up to 49 | $5,000.00 | Mildura | 1790m | Neutral | Cassandra O'brien | 2:00.0 | 1 |
| 18.5L | $61.00 |
| 7/8 | 18/09/2026 | 14 | NR 47 to 51 | $6,000.00 | Mildura | 1790m | Neutral | Cassandra O'brien | 1:59.0 | 1 |
| 57.0L | $126.00 |
| 5/7 | 04/09/2026 | 7 | NR up to 39 | $4,000.00 | Mildura | 1790m | Neutral | Wayne Hill | 2:00.3 | 2 |
| 13.4L | $3.40 |
| 6/10 | 28/08/2026 | 7 | NR up to 49 | $5,000.00 | Mildura | 1790m | Neutral | Wayne Hill | 1:59.0 | 1 |
| 27.0L | $4.20 |
| 3/9 | 21/08/2026 | 14 | NR up to 39 | $4,000.00 | Mildura | 1790m | Neutral | Wayne Hill | 2:01.2 | 3 |
| 5.7L | $4.00 |
| 4/5 | 07/07/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Mildura | 2190m | Cassandra O'brien | 0 |
| 7L | $0.00 | ||
| 3/6 | 19/05/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Mildura | 2190m | Cassandra O'brien | 0 |
| 13L | $0.00 |

Driver: Ros Rolfe
Stats
Comments
Returns from the paddock. At the latest first-up run 9th (Sr3) over 2190m at this track, beaten 75 m by Apology Accepted (2:43.10) on March 20 at $16. Will be better for the run.
Last Starts 13 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/3 | 06/10/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Mildura | 1790m | Good | R J Rolfe | 0 |
| 5.5L | $0.00 | |
| 6/10 | 10/07/2026 | 7 | NR up to 46 | $5,000.00 | Mildura | 2190m | Neutral | R J Rolfe | 2:00.7 | 2 |
| 30.1L | $11.00 |
| 5/10 | 03/07/2026 | 7 | NR up to 45 | $5,000.00 | Mildura | 1790m | Neutral | R J Rolfe | 2:03.3 | 4 |
| 8.4L | $8.50 |
| 6/10 | 26/06/2026 | 7 | NR up to 44 | $7,000.00 | Mildura | 2190m | Neutral | R J Rolfe | 2:02.3 | 4 |
| 8.1L | $26.00 |
| 6/8 | 19/06/2026 | 14 | NR up to 44 | $4,000.00 | Mildura | 2190m | Neutral | R J Rolfe | 2:00.4 | 6 |
| 58.8L | $15.00 |
| 1/5 | 15/06/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Mildura | 2190m | R J Rolfe | 0 |
| 3L | $0.00 | ||
| 3/8 | 05/06/2026 | 26 | NR up to 45 | $4,000.00 | Mildura | 1790m | Neutral | R J Rolfe | 2:00.4 | 5 |
| 3.2L | $23.00 |
| 6/11 | 10/05/2026 | 9 | NR up to 46 | $4,000.00 | Ouyen | 2040m | Neutral | R J Rolfe | 2:02.4 | 6 |
| 15.7L | $71.00 |

Driver: Jack Laugher
Stats
Comments
Last start won by 5.5 m when quickly away, (Fr4) at this track (2:13.10) beating Punto Caliente in on October 6 at $3 at the bell was leading 3.8. Should be in the finish again.
Last Starts 13 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/10 | 06/10/2026 | 9 | NR up to 45 | $5,000.00 | Mildura | 1790m | Neutral | Jack Laugher | 1:59.6 | 4 |
| 5.6L | $3.00 |
| 4/9 | 27/09/2026 | 6 | NR up to 49 | $5,000.00 | Mildura | 1790m | Neutral | Jack Laugher | 2:00.0 | 2 |
| 7.1L | $3.20 |
| 8/8 | 21/09/2026 | 10 | NR 41 to 45 | $5,000.00 | Charlton | 2100m | Neutral | Jack Laugher | 1:59.5 | 1 |
| 14.3L | $4.80 |
| 1/9 | 11/09/2026 | 7 | NR up to 49 | $5,000.00 | Mildura | 2190m | Neutral | Jack Laugher | 2:01.3 | 4 |
| 6.6L | $3.00 |
| 3/7 | 04/09/2026 | 7 | NR up to 39 | $4,000.00 | Mildura | 1790m | Neutral | Jack Laugher | 2:00.3 | 6 |
| 3.5L | $2.20 |
| 3/10 | 28/08/2026 | 59 | NR up to 49 | $5,000.00 | Mildura | 1790m | Neutral | Ryan Hryhorec | 1:59.0 | 6 |
| 22.2L | $7.50 |
| 1/6 | 29/04/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Canberra | 1770m | Good | James Locke | 0 |
| 11.3L | $0.00 | |
| 1/4 | 22/04/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Canberra | 1770m | Good | James Locke | 0 |
| 4.2L | $0.00 |

Driver: Luke Sutherland
Stats
Comments
Last start 8th (Sr2) over 1790m at this track, at the bell was 6th-10.2 beaten 17 m by Sunshine Warrior (2:14.50) on September 27 at $14. At the start before solid effort when 2nd (Fr5) over 2190m after showing early speed at this track was 3rd-4.2 at the bell, beaten 6 m by Hesastar (2:43.30) on September 18 at $11. Capable of going a lot better.
Last Starts 22 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/10 | 27/09/2026 | 9 | NR up to 49 | $5,000.00 | Mildura | 1790m | Neutral | Corey Johnson | 2:00.9 | 2 |
| 17.3L | $14.00 |
| 2/8 | 18/09/2026 | 7 | NR 40 to 46 | $5,000.00 | Mildura | 2190m | Neutral | Corey Johnson | 2:00.0 | 5 |
| 5.8L | $11.00 |
| 6/9 | 11/09/2026 | 153 | NR up to 49 | $5,000.00 | Mildura | 2190m | Neutral | Corey Johnson | 2:01.4 | 5 |
| 11.3L | $26.00 |
| 1/4 | 03/08/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Mildura | 1790m | Good | D J Weinert | 0 |
| 35L | $0.00 | |
| 6/10 | 11/04/2026 | 4 | NR up to 49 | $6,000.00 | Mildura | 2190m | Neutral | Corey Johnson | 2:00.0 | 1 |
| 13.8L | $26.00 |
| 7/7 | 07/04/2026 | 11 | NR up to 49 | $4,000.00 | Mildura | 2190m | Neutral | Corey Johnson | 1:59.4 | 5 |
| 66.7L | $8.00 |
| 2/11 | 27/03/2026 | 7 | NR 47 to 51 | $6,000.00 | Mildura | 1790m | Neutral | Corey Johnson | 1:59.0 | 1 |
| 4.6L | $5.00 |
| 1/5 | 07/07/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Mildura | 1790m | D J Weinert | 0 |
| 1L | $0.00 |

Driver: Ellen Tormey
Stats
Comments
Failed to impress last start; 8th (Sr3) over 1790m at this track, beaten 20 m by Fleur Bella (2:13.10) on October 6 at $26. Showed ability the run before when he won by a neck after showing early speed, (Fr3) at this track (2:14.50) beating Whata Optimist in on September 27 at $18 at the bell was leading 3.4. In the mix on the form from two back.
Last Starts 13 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/10 | 06/10/2026 | 9 | NR up to 45 | $5,000.00 | Mildura | 1790m | Neutral | Elley May Adams | 1:59.6 | 3 |
| 20.3L | $26.00 |
| 1/10 | 27/09/2026 | 9 | NR up to 49 | $5,000.00 | Mildura | 1790m | Neutral | Ellen Tormey | 2:00.9 | 3 |
| 0.3L | $18.00 |
| 7/8 | 18/09/2026 | 7 | NR 40 to 46 | $5,000.00 | Mildura | 2190m | Neutral | Ellen Tormey | 2:01.8 | 5 |
| 21.4L | $8.00 |
| 3/9 | 11/09/2026 | 7 | NR up to 49 | $5,000.00 | Mildura | 2190m | Neutral | Ellen Tormey | 2:01.4 | 2 |
| 4.4L | $14.00 |
| 1/7 | 04/09/2026 | 7 | NR 40 to 45 | $5,000.00 | Mildura | 2190m | Neutral | Connor Clarke | 2:02.8 | 3 |
| 11.5L | $26.00 |
| 4/10 | 28/08/2026 | 21 | NR up to 49 | $5,000.00 | Mildura | 1790m | Neutral | Connor Clarke | 1:59.0 | 4 |
| 25.0L | $21.00 |
| 1/3 | 30/03/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Mildura | 1790m | Andrew Vozlic | 0 |
| 3L | $0.00 | ||
| 2/5 | 23/09/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Mildura | 1790m | Andrew Vozlic | 0 |
| 6L | $0.00 |

Driver: Wayne Hill
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Comments
Last start was well back in the run when 7th (Fr4) over 2190m at this track, at the bell was 6th-9.4 beaten 14 m by Sneaky Philtra (2:45.60) on October 6 at $14. At her previous start 6th (Fr2) over 1790m after showing early pace at this track, beaten 50 m by Shirley Not (2:12.40) on September 18 at $34. Can improve sharply without surprising.
Last Starts 13 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/7 | 06/10/2026 | 18 | NR 46 to 50 | $6,000.00 | Mildura | 2190m | Neutral | Connor Clarke | 2:01.7 | 4 |
| 14.7L | $14.00 |
| 6/8 | 18/09/2026 | 42 | NR 47 to 51 | $6,000.00 | Mildura | 1790m | Neutral | Wayne Hill | 1:59.0 | 2 |
| 51.6L | $34.00 |
| 7/7 | 07/08/2026 | 7 | NR 46 to 50 | $6,000.00 | Mildura | 2190m | Neutral | Kevin Weidenbach | 2:00.8 | 2 |
| 18.0L | $10.00 |
| 5/8 | 31/07/2026 | 14 | NR 46 to 50 | $6,000.00 | Mildura | 2190m | Neutral | Ellen Tormey | 2:02.5 | 3 |
| 9.5L | $6.50 |
| 6/10 | 17/07/2026 | 7 | NR 47 to 51 | $6,000.00 | Mildura | 1790m | Neutral | Ellen Tormey | 2:00.1 | 3 |
| 4.0L | $10.00 |
| 3/7 | 10/07/2026 | 7 | NR up to 50 | $6,000.00 | Mildura | 2190m | Neutral | Jack Laugher | 1:59.8 | 3 |
| 16.5L | $6.00 |
| 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
Improved last start with a solid effort when 3rd (Sr2) over 1690m at Shepparton was 5th-10.5 at the bell, beaten 4 m by Bettor Doo (2:05.50) on October 6 at $2.40. Looks very hard 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/9 | 06/10/2026 | 6 | NR up to 40 | $5,000.00 | Shepparton | 1690m | Neutral | Tayla French | 1:59.5 | 2 |
| 3.8L | $2.40 |
| 8/8 | 30/09/2026 | 12 | NR up to 50 | $6,000.00 | Kilmore | 2180m | Neutral | Alex Ashwood | 1:56.6 | 6 |
| 70.9L | $12.00 |
| 2/8 | 18/09/2026 | 5 | Fillies No NR | $10,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Alex Ashwood | 1:58.0 | 5 |
| 3.5L | $11.00 |
| 6/8 | 13/09/2026 | 9 | 0-1 WIN | $6,000.00 | Cranbourne | 1609m | Neutral | Alex Ashwood | 1:56.9 | 6 |
| 4.7L | $13.00 |
| 1/9 | 04/09/2026 | 4 | MAIDEN | $15,300.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Fast | Brad Elder | 1:55.6 | 2 |
| 0.2L | $19.00 |
| 5/8 | 31/08/2026 | 10 | MAIDEN | $6,940.00 | Newcastle | 2030m | Fast | Brad Elder | 1:58.3 | 3 |
| 6.9L | $9.50 |
| 7/9 | 24/06/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Good | Ellen Rixon | 0 |
| 62.2L | $0.00 | |
| 3/4 | 04/09/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Goulburn | 1710m | Good | Harrison Ross | 0 |
| 9L | $0.00 |