Swan Hill Race 2 - Vhrc / Rich River Golf Club Pace
EPIC ORION (9) had a win at Bendigo two runs ago before finishing second at his latest appearance over 1755m at Echuca, beaten 4.5 metres. Finds a suitable assignment and can return to winning form. BETTER BLUE BOYS (8) won at Mildura two runs ago but couldn't repeat the dose at his latest appearance over 1755m at Echuca, beaten 8 metres. Will enjoy a pretty soft run from this draw, with the sprint lane to play a big role. This doesn't look as hard so he is in the right race to return to winning ways. OVER THE LINE (3) is open to further improvement at the third run back from a spell after saluting last time out over 2190m at Maryborough. Likely to be around the mark again. SURFIN AT MIDNIGHT (2) is better than his last run suggests, and from a good draw, he can bounce back into the money.

Driver: Brent Murphy
Stats
Comments
Didn't do much last time out, 10th (Fr4) over 2190m at Maryborough, beaten 85 m by Our True Colours (2:39.90) in NR 45 to 50 on April 14 at $151. Before that was well back in the run when 8th (Fr7) over 1690m at Maryborough, beaten 25 m by Budd Sidewinder (2:03.00) in NR 40 to 45 on March 31 at $151. Others rate better.
Last Starts 12 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
10/11 | 14/04/2025 | 14 | NR 45 to 50 | $4,000.00 | Maryborough | 2190m | Neutral | T K Larsen | 1:57.5 | 4 |
| 84.7L | $151.00 |
8/10 | 31/03/2025 | 15 | NR 40 to 45 | $4,000.00 | Maryborough | 1690m | Neutral | Mark Hayes | 1:57.1 | 7 |
| 27.2L | $151.00 |
7/10 | 16/03/2025 | 14 | NR 45 to 50 | $4,000.00 | Charlton | 2100m | Neutral | Kerryn Manning | 1:58.1 | 2 |
| 20.9L | $41.00 |
6/9 | 02/03/2025 | 10 | NR up to 49 | $6,000.00 | Boort | 1900m | Neutral | Kerryn Manning | 2:01.7 | 5 |
| 17.6L | $7.00 |
8/10 | 20/02/2025 | 14 | NR 40 to 49 | $4,000.00 | Ballarat | 1710m | Neutral | Kerryn Manning | 1:56.7 | 6 |
| 16.5L | $41.00 |
9/9 | 06/02/2025 | 18 | NR 40 to 49 | $4,000.00 | Ballarat | 1710m | Neutral | Kerryn Manning | 1:56.1 | 6 |
| 160.1L | $16.00 |
1/4 | 19/10/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Maryborough | 2190m | T Mortlock | 0 |
| 2L | $0.00 | ||
4/4 | 12/10/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Maryborough | 2190m | P Rousch | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 |

Driver: Kerryn Manning
Stats
Comments
Won three starts back at Charlton over 1609m NR 40 to 45 on February 26. Last start 11th (Fr7) over 1650m after being wide early at Bendigo beaten 40 m by Reign Em In (1:58.20) in NR 43 to 48 on March 19 at $61. Has fared much better at the draw and should bounce back.
Last Starts 38 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
11/11 | 19/03/2025 | 17 | NR 43 to 48 | $6,000.00 | Bendigo | 1650m | Neutral | Jason Lee | 1:55.2 | 7 |
| 41.7L | $61.00 |
5/9 | 02/03/2025 | 4 | NR up to 49 | $6,000.00 | Boort | 1900m | Neutral | Leilani Justice | 2:01.7 | 3 |
| 14.2L | $3.60 |
1/10 | 26/02/2025 | 10 | NR 40 to 45 | $4,000.00 | Charlton | 1609m | Neutral | Alex Ashwood | 1:57.4 | 1 |
| 0.1L | $4.60 |
7/7 | 16/02/2025 | 7 | NR 43 to 48 | $4,500.00 | Echuca | 1755m | Neutral | Neil McCallum | 2:02.8 | 4 |
| 8.6L | $9.00 |
8/12 | 09/02/2025 | 9 | NR up to 49 | $4,000.00 | Swan Hill | 2240m | Neutral | Neil McCallum | 1:57.3 | 7 |
| 44.1L | $17.00 |
5/10 | 31/01/2025 | 99 | NR 40 to 49 | $4,000.00 | Charlton | 1609m | Neutral | Neil McCallum | 1:55.7 | 1 |
| 5.3L | $34.00 |
3/5 | 20/05/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Mildura | 1790m | J L Kerridge | 0 |
| 23L | $0.00 | ||
4/8 | 18/12/2023 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bendigo | 2150m | S O'Sullivan | 0 |
| 4L | $0.00 |

Driver: Alex Ashwood
Stats
Comments
Last start won by a nose (Sr2) at Maryborough (2:42.90) beating Yankee Mojoh in 0-2 WINS on April 14 at $11 at the bell was leading 4. Nicely drawn and should go on with it.
Last Starts 12 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1/9 | 14/04/2025 | 20 | 0-2 WINS | $4,000.00 | Maryborough | 2190m | Neutral | Alex Ashwood | 1:59.7 | 2 |
| 0.1L | $11.00 |
7/10 | 25/03/2025 | 162 | NR up to 49 | $4,000.00 | Swan Hill | 1750m | Neutral | Ryan Backhouse | 1:58.2 | 4 |
| 6.2L | $17.00 |
4/9 | 14/10/2024 | 22 | NR up to 45 | $4,500.00 | Charlton | 1609m | Neutral | James Herbertson | 1:57.1 | 1 |
| 9.3L | $4.80 |
7/8 | 22/09/2024 | 34 | NR 46 to 50 | $4,500.00 | Echuca | 1755m | Neutral | James Herbertson | 2:00.3 | 3 |
| 13.7L | $6.50 |
6/10 | 19/08/2024 | 12 | 0-2 WINS | $7,000.00 | Charlton | 2100m | Neutral | James Herbertson | 1:57.7 | 4 |
| 6.0L | $8.00 |
9/11 | 07/08/2024 | 14 | NR 40 to 50 | $6,000.00 | Bendigo | 2150m | Neutral | J J Caldow | 1:59.0 | 3 |
| 20.6L | $7.00 |
4/5 | 08/01/2023 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Maryborough | 2190m | N McCallum | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 | ||
3/3 | 21/08/2022 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Maryborough | 2190m | N McCallum | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 |

Driver: Liam Older
Stats
Comments
Won three starts back at Mildura over 1790m NR up to 49 on April 4. Last start 6th (Fr5) over 1790m at Mildura, at the bell was leading 1.2m 2WNC beaten 7 m by Celestial Daybreak (2:14.90) in NR up to 49 on April 22 at $9. Coming good it seems so worth following up.
Last Starts 4 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
6/10 | 22/04/2025 | 6 | NR up to 49 | $4,000.00 | Mildura | 1790m | Neutral | Brent Murphy | 2:01.3 | 5 |
| 7.9L | $9.00 |
5/10 | 16/04/2025 | 12 | NR up to 45 | $4,000.00 | Mildura | 1790m | Neutral | Brent Murphy | 1:59.6 | 1 |
| 10.1L | $7.50 |
1/11 | 04/04/2025 | 3 | NR up to 49 | $4,000.00 | Mildura | 1790m | Neutral | Brent Murphy | 2:00.2 | 1 |
| 3.9L | $3.00 |
2/8 | 01/04/2025 | 4 | NR up to 54 | $6,000.00 | Mildura | 1790m | Neutral | Brent Murphy | 1:59.2 | 1 |
| 4.9L | $18.00 |
8/9 | 28/03/2025 | 14 | NR up to 49 | $4,000.00 | Mildura | 2190m | Neutral | Brent Murphy | 2:00.4 | 1 |
| 60.3L | $17.00 |
2/9 | 14/03/2025 | 7 | NR up to 49 | $4,000.00 | Mildura | 1790m | Neutral | Brent Murphy | 2:01.0 | 5 |
| 2.2L | $10.00 |
1/4 | 22/12/2021 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Mildura | 1790m | M M Riseley | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 | ||
4/5 | 06/12/2021 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Mildura | 1790m | M M Riseley | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 |

Driver: Ellen Tormey
Stats
Comments
Last start surrendered the lead and finished 5th (Fr4) over 1755m after showing early pace at Echuca beaten 22 m by Soho Playgirl (2:07.90) in NR 45 to 50 on April 20 at $7. Before that, 10th (Sr4) over 1790m at Mildura beaten 40 m by Jilliby Chambers (2:13.50) in NR up to 49 on April 4 at $6. 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 |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
5/9 | 20/04/2025 | 16 | NR 45 to 50 | $6,000.00 | Echuca | 1755m | Neutral | Ellen Tormey | 1:57.2 | 4 |
| 22.3L | $7.00 |
10/11 | 04/04/2025 | 10 | NR up to 49 | $4,000.00 | Mildura | 1790m | Neutral | Jack Laugher | 2:00.0 | 4 |
| 37.6L | $6.00 |
9/10 | 25/03/2025 | 14 | NR up to 49 | $4,000.00 | Swan Hill | 1750m | Neutral | Ellen Tormey | 1:58.2 | 2 |
| 8.0L | $2.00 |
3/10 | 11/03/2025 | 93 | NR 43 to 49 | $4,000.00 | Shepparton | 1690m | Neutral | Ellen Tormey | 1:55.1 | 6 |
| 7.0L | $5.50 |
9/11 | 08/12/2024 | 19 | NR 50 to 55 | $6,000.00 | Gunbower | 2030m | Neutral | B M Thomson | 1:57.6 | 3 |
| 56.5L | $31.00 |
5/9 | 19/11/2024 | 6 | NR 50 to 55 | $6,000.00 | Shepparton | 1690m | Neutral | Mark Pitt | 1:55.8 | 2 |
| 7.2L | $5.00 |
1/8 | 15/08/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Shepparton | 2190m | B Thomson | 0 |
| 0.3L | $0.00 | ||
2/6 | 18/06/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Shepparton | 2190m | B Thomson | 0 |
| 1L | $0.00 |

Driver: Charli Masotti
Stats
Comments
Didn't do much at the last run, 9th (Sr5) over 2190m at Mildura beaten 24 m by Good Boots Bindi (2:45.30) in NR up to 55 on April 22 at $81. Before that 9th (Sr4) over 1790m at Mildura beaten 24 m by Shanerra Star (2:13.70) in NR 50 to 55 on April 16 at $151. Hard to have.
Last Starts 4 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
9/10 | 22/04/2025 | 6 | NR up to 55 | $6,000.00 | Mildura | 2190m | Neutral | Michael Francis | 2:01.4 | 5 |
| 24.8L | $81.00 |
9/10 | 16/04/2025 | 12 | NR 50 to 55 | $6,000.00 | Mildura | 1790m | Neutral | Michael Francis | 2:00.2 | 4 |
| 24.4L | $151.00 |
11/11 | 04/04/2025 | 7 | NR 49 to 53 | $8,000.00 | Mildura | 1790m | Neutral | Charli Masotti | 1:59.4 | 6 |
| 56.2L | $81.00 |
6/10 | 28/03/2025 | 7 | NR 49 to 53 | $6,000.00 | Mildura | 1790m | Neutral | Alex Ashwood | 1:59.1 | 4 |
| 23.8L | $12.00 |
4/11 | 21/03/2025 | 7 | NR 50 to 55 | $6,000.00 | Mildura | 2190m | Neutral | Alex Ashwood | 2:00.2 | 1 |
| 13.6L | $23.00 |
5/10 | 14/03/2025 | 7 | NR 50 to 55 | $6,000.00 | Mildura | 1790m | Neutral | Alex Ashwood | 1:57.4 | 4 |
| 14.1L | $13.00 |
3/4 | 15/01/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Mildura | 1790m | M E Francis | 0 |
| 12L | $0.00 | ||
4/4 | 30/10/2023 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Mildura | 1790m | Rocco Villiva | 0 |
| 118L | $0.00 |

Driver: Jack Laugher
Stats
Comments
Didn't do much last time out, 9th (Fr1) over 1660m at Albion Park beaten 60 m by Sii Sempre Tilly (1:58.20) in NR 43 to 48 on April 1 at $151. Before that 5th (Fr2) over 1780m at Redcliffe beaten 25 m by Fakistra (2:11.40) in Up to 1 LTW on March 19 at $81. Unlikely to threaten in this tougher assignment.
Last Starts 25 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
9/9 | 01/04/2025 | 13 | NR 43 to 48 | $9,000.00 | Albion Park | 1660m | Neutral | K T Newman | 1:54.6 | 1 |
| 58.4L | $151.00 |
5/8 | 19/03/2025 | 35 | Up to 1 LTW | $6,200.00 | Redcliffe | 1780m | Neutral | K T Newman | 1:58.8 | 2 |
| 26.2L | $81.00 |
7/9 | 12/02/2025 | 150 | Up to 1 LTW | $6,200.00 | Redcliffe | 1780m | Neutral | Angus Garrard | 2:00.5 | 3 |
| 14.5L | $19.00 |
3/5 | 31/01/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Albion Park | 1660m | Good | Angus Garrard | 0 |
| 12.6L | $0.00 | |
8/8 | 15/09/2024 | 16 | NR up to 50 | $4,000.00 | Kilcoy | 1820m | Good | D W Graham | 2:09.8 | 3 |
| 124.4L | $16.00 |
9/10 | 30/08/2024 | 5 | Up to 1 LTW | $6,260.00 | Albion Park | 1660m | Neutral | Zac Chappenden | 1:53.8 | 3 |
| 36.7L | $81.00 |
1/8 | 25/08/2024 | 9 | No NR | $6,200.00 | Gatton | 1850m | Good | B T Graham | 2:13.4 | 4 |
| 31.8L | $2.00 |
3/7 | 25/06/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Albion Park | 1660m | Good | Angus Garrard | 0 |
| 17L | $0.00 |

Driver: Connor Clarke
Stats
Comments
Last start 4th (Fr4) over 1755m at Echuca, at the bell was 4th-4.2m 2WNC beaten 8 m by Mussel Shoals (2:08.70) in NR 45 to 50 on April 20 at $3.40. Two runs back won by a nose (Fr5) at Mildura (2:42.50) beating Midnight Pirate in NR up to 49 on April 4 at $21. Capable of taking this out.
Last Starts 6 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
4/8 | 20/04/2025 | 16 | NR 45 to 50 | $6,000.00 | Echuca | 1755m | Neutral | Connor Clarke | 1:58.1 | 4 |
| 8.5L | $3.40 |
1/11 | 04/04/2025 | 7 | NR up to 49 | $6,000.00 | Mildura | 2190m | Neutral | Luke Dunne | 1:59.4 | 5 |
| 0.1L | $21.00 |
1/9 | 28/03/2025 | 7 | NR up to 49 | $4,000.00 | Mildura | 2190m | Neutral | Connor Clarke | 2:01.0 | 1 |
| 0.3L | $21.00 |
4/10 | 21/03/2025 | 14 | NR up to 49 | $4,000.00 | Mildura | 2190m | Neutral | Ryan Sanderson | 2:01.9 | 6 |
| 10.8L | $17.00 |
10/10 | 07/03/2025 | 9 | NR up to 49 | $4,000.00 | Mildura | 2190m | Neutral | Wayne Hill | 2:02.0 | 5 |
| 48.6L | $6.50 |
6/9 | 26/02/2025 | 10 | NR up to 49 | $4,000.00 | Mildura | 2190m | Neutral | Ben Xiriha | 2:03.0 | 1 |
| 20.9L | $7.00 |
1/4 | 26/05/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Echuca | 2160m | D J Costa | 0 |
| 0.2L | $0.00 | ||
4/5 | 06/09/2023 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Hamilton | 2160m | M J Bellman | 0 |
| 20.5L | $0.00 |

Driver: Josh Duggan
Stats
Comments
Last start good run when 2nd (Fr1) over 1755m at Echuca, at the bell was 3rd-4.1m on the pegs beaten 4.5 m by Mussel Shoals (2:08.70) in NR 45 to 50 on April 20 at $3.70. Two runs back raced just off the speed and boxed on; won by 1.0 m when quickly away, (Fr1) at Bendigo (2:38.50) beating Littleblabbamouth in NR up to 49 on April 16 at $4.80 at the bell was 3rd-3.93. In fine form. Will give a good account.
Last Starts 6 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
2/8 | 20/04/2025 | 4 | NR 45 to 50 | $6,000.00 | Echuca | 1755m | Neutral | Josh Duggan | 1:58.1 | 1 |
| 4.5L | $3.70 |
1/8 | 16/04/2025 | 6 | NR up to 49 | $6,000.00 | Bendigo | 2150m | Neutral | Lauren White | 1:58.6 | 1 |
| 1.0L | $4.80 |
6/10 | 10/04/2025 | 17 | NR 40 to 45 | $6,000.00 | Kilmore | 2180m | Neutral | Lauren White | 2:03.0 | 6 |
| 14.0L | $2.70 |
1/5 | 06/04/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Kyabram | 2130m | C A Godden | 0 |
| 10L | $0.00 | ||
2/11 | 24/03/2025 | 6 | NR 40 to 45 | $4,000.00 | Cobram | 1670m | Neutral | Josh Duggan | 1:58.0 | 1 |
| 5.2L | $1.70 |
9/12 | 18/03/2025 | 9 | NR up to 49 | $6,000.00 | Shepparton | 2190m | Neutral | John Caldow | 1:58.5 | 2 |
| 26.2L | $19.00 |
2/7 | 09/03/2025 | 5 | NR up to 49 | $4,000.00 | Wangaratta | 2210m | Neutral | Ellen Tormey | 1:59.3 | 3 |
| 2.8L | $1.85 |
3/7 | 26/06/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Redcliffe | 1780m | Good | A K Richardson | 0 |
| 15.4L | $0.00 |

Driver: Luke Dunne
Stats
Comments
Resuming after a layoff of five months. Well beaten at the end of his last preparation when eighth at very long odds behind Spring Delight. This run will do him the world of good.
Last Starts 148 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
8/9 | 29/11/2024 | 7 | NR up to 49 | $4,500.00 | Mildura | 1790m | Neutral | Mark Riseley | 1:57.8 | 2 |
| 35.4L | $51.00 |
9/9 | 22/11/2024 | 18 | NR 50 to 55 | $6,000.00 | Mildura | 1790m | Neutral | Mark Riseley | 1:59.4 | 1 |
| 40.6L | $151.00 |
9/9 | 04/11/2024 | 6 | 2 LIFETIME WINS | $3,000.00 | Globe Derby | 1800m | Neutral | Gaita Pullicino | 2:00.7 | 4 |
| 44.4L | $3.40 |
4/8 | 29/10/2024 | 7 | 2 LIFETIME WINS | $4,500.00 | Port Pirie | 2050m | Neutral | M A Smith | 1:59.3 | 1 |
| 20.8L | $10.00 |
1/8 | 22/10/2024 | 21 | 1 LIFETIME WIN | $3,500.00 | Globe Derby | 1800m | Neutral | Ryan Hryhorec | 2:00.9 | 5 |
| 3.6L | $2.80 |
2/9 | 01/10/2024 | 15 | 1 LIFETIME WIN | $4,500.00 | Port Pirie | 1609m | Neutral | M A Smith | 1:57.7 | 1 |
| 3.1L | $10.00 |
2/6 | 19/05/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Globe Derby | 1800m | Michael Smith | 0 |
| 4L | $0.00 | ||
99/4 | 05/01/2023 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Mildura | 1790m | M E Francis | 0 |
| 99L | $0.00 |