Swan Hill Race 5 - 2026 3sh Swan Hill Pacing Cup
THE FINAL DANCE (3) will find this much easier than his last attempt in a Victoria Derby heat at Melton. Led to win at Geelong prior and should have no excuses from this advantageous draw so looks tough to beat. MY ULTIMATE JIMMY NZ (10) had to work hard at his latest appearance so it may pay to forgive that result. Scored when resuming at Mildura prior. Draws on the second line so may need luck at some point but has won when third-up before. LOUGLE (9) broke last time but recorded a string of placings at Melton earlier in the campaign so is talented enough to be competitive with his A-game. BIZZNESS CLASS (7) draws wide but could be close to a win after two successive placings at Melton.

Driver: Jack Laugher
Stats
Comments
Last start was driven from back in the field when 4th (Fr7) over 2190m after racing wide at Shepparton, at the bell was 7th-8.74 beaten 4 m by Major Drama (2:42.90) on October 20 at $3. Two runs back won by 1.75 m as favourite after showing early speed, (Fr5) at Kilmore (2:41.60) beating Hello Possums in on October 8 at $2.90 at the bell was leading 2.97. Not keen this time.
Last Starts 10 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/9 | 20/10/2026 | 12 | NR 52 to 57 | $6,000.00 | Shepparton | 2190m | Neutral | Mark Pitt | 1:59.7 | 7 |
| 3.9L | $3.00 |
| 1/9 | 08/10/2026 | 9 | NR 50 to 55 | $6,000.00 | Kilmore | 2180m | Neutral | Jack Laugher | 1:59.3 | 5 |
| 1.8L | $2.90 |
| 2/10 | 29/09/2026 | 8 | NR 46 to 50 | $6,000.00 | Shepparton | 2190m | Neutral | Jack Laugher | 1:57.8 | 1 |
| 0.2L | $6.50 |
| 1/9 | 21/09/2026 | 6 | NR 45 to 50 | $6,000.00 | Charlton | 2100m | Neutral | Jack Laugher | 1:57.3 | 4 |
| 5.1L | $6.00 |
| 6/9 | 15/09/2026 | 10 | NR up to 50 | $8,000.00 | Shepparton | 1690m | Neutral | Stacie Carbone | 1:58.8 | 7 |
| 9.1L | $10.00 |
| 12/12 | 05/09/2026 | 9 | Fillies No NR | $15,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Jason Lee | 1:57.8 | 6 |
| 45.1L | $101.00 |
| 1/5 | 12/04/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Coolamon | 1760m | Good | Peter Mcrae | 0 |
| 8L | $0.00 | |
| 2/4 | 08/08/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Wagga | 1740m | Peter Mcrae | 0 |
| 14.2L | $0.00 |

Driver: Mark Pitt
Stats
Comments
Last start was well beaten into ninth after being driven well back, behind Enjoy Life at Melton over 2760m in a 3yo on October 10 at $51. Raced better the start before that where he won by 1.1 m when quickly away, (Fr1) at Geelong (2:30.40) beating Bettorleftalone in on October 3 at $4.20 at the bell was leading 0.98. Well placed and a good draw will see him tough to stop.
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 | 10/10/2026 | 7 | Colts Geldings No NR | $20,000.00 | Melton | 2760m | Neutral | Jodi Quinlan | 1:55.8 | 5 |
| 31.9L | $51.00 |
| 1/8 | 03/10/2026 | 21 | NR 58 to 66 | $10,000.00 | Geelong | 2100m | R | Jodi Quinlan | 1:55.3 | 1 |
| 1.1L | $4.20 |
| 8/12 | 12/09/2026 | 7 | Colts Geldings No NR | $150,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Ashleigh Delosa | 1:54.0 | 7 |
| 18.4L | $151.00 |
| 6/12 | 05/09/2026 | 9 | Colts Geldings No NR | $15,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Ashleigh Delosa | 1:55.0 | 5 |
| 10.0L | $151.00 |
| 4/10 | 27/08/2026 | 6 | Colts Geldings No NR | $10,000.00 | Kilmore | 2180m | Neutral | Mark Pitt | 1:56.0 | 5 |
| 12.4L | $34.00 |
| 1/10 | 21/08/2026 | 21 | NR 56 to 64 | $7,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Mark Pitt | 1:53.3 | 1 |
| 4.7L | $2.15 |
| 3/7 | 31/03/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Melton | 1720m | Good | Reagan Clarke | 0 |
| 5.3L | $0.00 | |
| 4/6 | 17/03/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Melton | 2240m | Good | Reagan Clarke | 0 |
| 11.4L | $0.00 |

Driver: Jackie Barker
Stats
Comments
Resumes today. At the latest first-up run was driven from back in the field when 4th (Fr6) over 2200m after being wide early at Ballarat, beaten 7 m by Where Is Woody (2:41.50) on February 5 at $23. Prefer to see.
Last Starts 6 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/2 | 24/10/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bacchus Marsh | 1940m | Good | T H Mcguigan | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 | |
| 1/7 | 01/05/2026 | 20 | NR 56 to 64 | $7,000.00 | Mildura | 2190m | Neutral | Jackie Barker | 2:00.7 | 3 |
| 0.2L | $3.40 |
| 4/9 | 11/04/2026 | 4 | NR 54 to 63 | $10,000.00 | Mildura | 1790m | Neutral | Jackie Barker | 1:56.8 | 1 |
| 4.9L | $15.00 |
| 8/10 | 07/04/2026 | 10 | NR 54 to 63 | $7,000.00 | Mildura | 1790m | Neutral | Jackie Barker | 1:56.1 | 3 |
| 35.3L | $5.00 |
| 5/11 | 28/03/2026 | 13 | NR 62 to 71 | $15,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Jackie Barker | 1:56.6 | 1 |
| 6.1L | $16.00 |
| 6/12 | 15/03/2026 | 7 | NR 56 to 64 | $7,000.00 | Charlton | 2100m | Neutral | Jackie Barker | 1:54.5 | 6 |
| 29.2L | $23.00 |
| 1/7 | 08/03/2026 | 7 | NR up to 55 | $8,000.00 | Birchip | 2150m | Neutral | Jackie Barker | 2:00.6 | 5 |
| 0.2L | $2.60 |
| 3/3 | 31/01/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bacchus Marsh | 1940m | T H Mcguigan | 0 |
| 2L | $0.00 |

Driver: Ryan Sanderson
Stats
Comments
Last start 2nd (Fr2) over 2240m at this track, at the bell was 4th-4.3 beaten 2.5 m by Fire Marshall (2:41.80) on October 15 at $26. Two runs back 5th (Fr2) over 2190m after showing early speed at Mildura, at the bell was 6th-10.6 beaten 8 m by Wipeout (2:40.80) on October 6 at $15. Not as keen on his chances in this field.
Last Starts 15 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/9 | 15/10/2026 | 9 | NR 60 to 75 | $8,000.00 | Swan Hill | 2240m | Neutral | Jordan Leedham | 1:56.2 | 2 |
| 2.6L | $26.00 |
| 5/7 | 06/10/2026 | 6 | NR 65 | $8,000.00 | Mildura | 2190m | Neutral | Wayne Hill | 1:58.2 | 2 |
| 8.9L | $15.00 |
| 5/6 | 30/09/2026 | 3 | NR 67 | $8,000.00 | Mildura | 2190m | Neutral | Wayne Hill | 1:58.8 | 2 |
| 11.4L | $34.00 |
| 6/9 | 27/09/2026 | 9 | NR 60 to 75 | $8,000.00 | Mildura | 1790m | Neutral | Wayne Hill | 1:58.9 | 2 |
| 17.6L | $16.00 |
| 5/9 | 18/09/2026 | 154 | NR 65 | $8,000.00 | Mildura | 2190m | Neutral | Wayne Hill | 1:59.5 | 2 |
| 10.7L | $26.00 |
| 1/4 | 04/09/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Mildura | 2190m | Good | Andrew Vozlic | 0 |
| 0.1L | $0.00 | |
| 2/8 | 17/04/2026 | 10 | NR 65 or better | $8,000.00 | Mildura | 2190m | Neutral | Wayne Hill | 1:58.4 | 5 |
| 1.3L | $4.60 |
| 3/4 | 13/04/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Mildura | 2190m | Boris Devcic | 0 |
| 3L | $0.00 |

Driver: Connor Clarke
Stats
Comments
Last start 5th (Sr1) over 2240m at this track was 7th-9 at the bell, beaten 7 m by Fire Marshall (2:41.80) on October 15 at $3. Before that, a good run when 3rd (Fr1) over 2190m at Mildura, at the bell was 7th-12.2 beaten 2.75 m by Wipeout (2:40.80) on October 6 at $2. Look for improvement on last start. Can play a role.
Last Starts 15 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/9 | 15/10/2026 | 9 | NR 60 to 75 | $8,000.00 | Swan Hill | 2240m | Neutral | Connor Clarke | 1:56.2 | 1 |
| 7.4L | $3.00 |
| 3/7 | 06/10/2026 | 10 | NR 65 | $8,000.00 | Mildura | 2190m | Neutral | Connor Clarke | 1:58.2 | 1 |
| 2.8L | $2.00 |
| 4/11 | 26/09/2026 | 7 | NR up to 75 | $15,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Connor Clarke | 1:52.3 | 2 |
| 7.9L | $23.00 |
| 3/11 | 19/09/2026 | 9 | NR up to 70 | $15,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Connor Clarke | 1:55.4 | 4 |
| 7.3L | $6.50 |
| 5/8 | 10/09/2026 | 6 | Entires Geldings No NR | $10,000.00 | Kilmore | 2180m | Neutral | Connor Clarke | 1:57.3 | 1 |
| 4.4L | $23.00 |
| 2/8 | 04/09/2026 | 81 | NR 65 | $8,000.00 | Mildura | 2190m | Neutral | Connor Clarke | 1:59.1 | 4 |
| 0.1L | $14.00 |
| 5/9 | 22/09/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Maryborough | 1690m | Ryan Backhouse | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 | ||
| 1/5 | 15/09/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Stawell | 1785m | Ryan Backhouse | 0 |
| 3.5L | $0.00 |

Driver: Luke Dunne
Stats
Comments
Two back was beaten by 9 m finishing third behind Mount Barker Boy at Melton over 2240m on October 2 at $9. Then a handy effort when a close second behind Earl Of Pembroke at Melton over 2240m on October 9 at $4.20. Draws wide but he is racing well.
Last Starts 21 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/8 | 09/10/2026 | 7 | NMWL6M (NR 80) | $8,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Luke Dunne | 1:58.1 | 3 |
| 0.1L | $4.20 |
| 3/9 | 02/10/2026 | 6 | NMWL6M (NR 80) | $10,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | R | Luke Dunne | 1:55.4 | 1 |
| 9.8L | $9.00 |
| 9/11 | 26/09/2026 | 7 | NR up to 75 | $15,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Jack Laugher | 1:52.3 | 5 |
| 17.4L | $126.00 |
| 6/11 | 19/09/2026 | 8 | NR up to 70 | $15,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Luke Dunne | 1:55.4 | 6 |
| 15.3L | $23.00 |
| 1/8 | 11/09/2026 | 7 | NR 60 to 75 | $8,000.00 | Mildura | 2190m | Neutral | Luke Dunne | 1:58.0 | 4 |
| 5.6L | $2.20 |
| 3/8 | 04/09/2026 | 55 | NR 65 | $8,000.00 | Mildura | 2190m | Neutral | Wayne Hill | 1:59.1 | 6 |
| 6.9L | $31.00 |
| 4/4 | 06/07/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Maryborough | 2190m | Luke Dunne | 0 |
| 12L | $0.00 | ||
| 2/5 | 12/06/2023 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Mildura | 1790m | J L Kerridge | 0 |
| 3L | $0.00 |

Driver: James Herbertson
Stats
Comments
Began his campaign last start running 4th (Fr5) over 1790m after showing early pace at Mildura, at the bell was leading 0.4 beaten 2.5 m by Prioritise (2:08.00) on October 20 at $14. Improver.
Last Starts 10 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/8 | 20/10/2026 | 102 | NR 65 | $8,000.00 | Mildura | 1790m | Neutral | R J Rolfe | 1:55.1 | 5 |
| 2.4L | $14.00 |
| 1/2 | 06/10/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Mildura | 1790m | Good | R J Rolfe | 0 |
| 10.5L | $0.00 | |
| 3/6 | 10/07/2026 | 7 | NR 65 | $8,000.00 | Mildura | 1790m | Neutral | R J Rolfe | 1:56.4 | 4 |
| 14.7L | $3.30 |
| 4/7 | 03/07/2026 | 1 | NR 65 or better | $8,000.00 | Mildura | 2190m | Neutral | R J Rolfe | 1:58.7 | 6 |
| 3.7L | $8.50 |
| 4/7 | 02/07/2026 | 13 | NR 65 or better | $8,000.00 | Mildura | 2190m | Neutral | R J Rolfe | 1:58.7 | 6 |
| 3.7L | $8.50 |
| 1/7 | 19/06/2026 | 7 | NR 65 or better | $8,000.00 | Mildura | 2190m | Neutral | R J Rolfe | 1:58.4 | 5 |
| 2.8L | $4.20 |
| 7/9 | 12/06/2026 | 20 | NR 65 or better | $8,000.00 | Mildura | 1790m | Neutral | R J Rolfe | 1:56.9 | 5 |
| 10.7L | $6.50 |
| 1/2 | 16/03/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Mildura | 2190m | R J Rolfe | 0 |
| 7L | $0.00 |

Driver: David Moran
Stats
Comments
Recent efforts haven't been up to his best. Last start 8th (Fr4) over 1750m at this track beaten 55 m by Calexico (2:04.30) on October 15 at $2.90. The run before 8th (Sr2) over 1720m at Melton was 4th-5.8 at the bell, beaten 7 m by Royal Appointment (2:01.50) on September 26 at $4.80. A better run is on the cards.
Last Starts 15 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/9 | 15/10/2026 | 19 | NR 65 | $8,000.00 | Swan Hill | 1750m | Neutral | Connor Clarke | 1:54.3 | 4 |
| 52.9L | $2.90 |
| 8/11 | 26/09/2026 | 7 | NR up to 88 | $17,500.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Connor Clarke | 1:53.7 | 2 |
| 7.6L | $4.80 |
| 8/10 | 19/09/2026 | 14 | No NR | $22,500.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Connor Clarke | 1:52.1 | 1 |
| 9.2L | $11.00 |
| 2/10 | 05/09/2026 | 7 | 0W/15 0K stake | $11,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Connor Clarke | 1:57.2 | 7 |
| 4.1L | $2.70 |
| 2/11 | 29/08/2026 | 7 | 0W/15 0K stake | $15,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Connor Clarke | 1:53.4 | 5 |
| 0.3L | $5.00 |
| 3/10 | 22/08/2026 | 7 | 0W/15 0K stake | $20,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Connor Clarke | 1:55.2 | 1 |
| 6.8L | $4.20 |
| 1/2 | 26/07/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Maryborough | 2190m | Good | Connor Clarke | 0 |
| 0.1L | $0.00 | |
| 1/5 | 13/07/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Maryborough | 2190m | R P Duffy | 0 |
| 3L | $0.00 |

Driver: Ellen Tormey
Stats
Comments
Failed to impress last start; 6th (Fr6) over 1790m after showing early speed and racing wide at Mildura was 2nd-0.42 at the bell, beaten 15 m by Prioritise (2:08.00) on October 20 at $2.40. Showed ability the outing before when he won by 3 m as favourite when quickly away, (Fr4) at Mildura (2:41.60) beating Prioritise in on September 30 at $2.90 at the bell was leading 4.8. Can bounce back.
Last Starts 10 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/8 | 20/10/2026 | 20 | NR 65 | $8,000.00 | Mildura | 1790m | Neutral | Ellen Tormey | 1:55.1 | 6 |
| 15.1L | $2.40 |
| 1/6 | 30/09/2026 | 110 | NR 67 | $8,000.00 | Mildura | 2190m | Neutral | Ellen Tormey | 1:58.8 | 4 |
| 3.0L | $2.90 |
| 1/4 | 18/09/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Mildura | 2190m | Good | Andrew Vozlic | 0 |
| 0.2L | $0.00 | |
| 4/9 | 12/06/2026 | 7 | NR 65 or better | $8,000.00 | Mildura | 1790m | Neutral | Alex Ashwood | 1:56.9 | 2 |
| 6.9L | $3.30 |
| 2/9 | 05/06/2026 | 5 | NR 65 or better | $8,000.00 | Mildura | 2190m | Neutral | Alex Ashwood | 1:58.3 | 6 |
| 13.5L | $2.80 |
| 9/9 | 31/05/2026 | 16 | No NR | $20,000.00 | Maryborough | 2690m | Neutral | Alex Ashwood | 2:00.4 | 4 |
| 30.2L | $26.00 |
| 2/8 | 15/05/2026 | 5 | NR 65 or better | $8,000.00 | Mildura | 1790m | Neutral | Alex Ashwood | 1:56.0 | 6 |
| 11.2L | $2.50 |
| 1/4 | 18/02/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Mildura | 2190m | Andrew Vozlic | 0 |
| 14L | $0.00 |

Driver: Ewa Justice
Stats
Comments
Last start 3rd (Sr4) over 2240m at Melton, at the bell was 4th-9.38 beaten 8 m by Jilliby Sniper (2:40.00) on October 24 at $101. Two runs back 9th (Fr6) over 2240m after showing early pace at this track beaten 35 m by Fire Marshall (2:41.80) on October 15 at $16. Needs easier.
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 | 24/10/2026 | 9 | 0W/15 0K stake | $11,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Ellen Tormey | 1:54.9 | 4 |
| 8.9L | $101.00 |
| 9/9 | 15/10/2026 | 8 | NR 60 to 75 | $8,000.00 | Swan Hill | 2240m | Neutral | Ellen Tormey | 1:56.2 | 6 |
| 33.8L | $16.00 |
| 2/8 | 07/10/2026 | 8 | $5000 last 4 starts | $8,000.00 | Ballarat | 1710m | Neutral | Jack Laugher | 1:54.3 | 6 |
| 1.1L | $9.00 |
| 2/10 | 29/09/2026 | 8 | NR 57 to 67 | $7,000.00 | Shepparton | 1690m | Neutral | Ellen Tormey | 1:55.6 | 7 |
| 2.4L | $10.00 |
| 6/10 | 21/09/2026 | 10 | NR 56 to 64 | $7,000.00 | Charlton | 1609m | Neutral | Abby Sanderson | 1:55.8 | 3 |
| 8.8L | $21.00 |
| 4/8 | 11/09/2026 | 13 | NR 60 to 75 | $8,000.00 | Mildura | 2190m | Neutral | Jack Laugher | 1:58.0 | 5 |
| 6.4L | $3.70 |
| 1/9 | 13/04/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bendigo | 2150m | G F Douglas | 0 |
| 4L | $0.00 | ||
| 3/6 | 20/01/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bendigo | 2150m | Jack Laugher | 0 |
| 4L | $0.00 |