Birchip Race 6 - Sharps Bakery Birchip Pacing Cup
UNIQUELY IDEAL (8) was out of the money two runs back at Ballarat then improved sharply last start to score by a head over 1690m at Kilmore. Won't spend a penny from this draw but luck may play a role on the bell lap. It doesn't get any easier but she is capable of making it consecutive wins. KOMODO (4) finished third at Ballarat two runs ago before finishing seventh at his latest appearance over 2240m at Melton, beaten 7 metres. Meets a comparable field and he can give this a mighty shake. LEWIELEWIS (1) is worth plenty of thought off a last-start win by 2 metres at Boort over 2250m. MADIGAN (10) must be considered after he finished runner-up over 2195m at Ararat nine days ago.

Driver: Ryan Backhouse
Stats
Comments
Last start won by 2 m when quickly away, (Fr1) at Boort (2:48.20) beating With In Reason in NR 56 to 64 on March 1 at $3.90 at the bell was leading 0.4. Can measure up again.
Last Starts 6 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/8 | 01/03/2026 | 9 | NR 56 to 64 | $10,000.00 | Boort | 2250m | W | Aaron Dunn | 2:00.3 | 1 |
| 2.0L | $3.90 |
| 2/9 | 20/02/2026 | 16 | NR 56 to 64 | $7,000.00 | Bendigo | 2150m | Neutral | Aaron Dunn | 1:55.2 | 1 |
| 3.1L | $6.00 |
| 7/10 | 04/02/2026 | 9 | NR 57 to 66 | $7,000.00 | Mildura | 2190m | Neutral | Aaron Dunn | 1:57.9 | 2 |
| 9.0L | $2.80 |
| 1/10 | 26/01/2026 | 13 | NR 45 to 50 | $6,000.00 | Terang | 2180m | Fast | Ryan Backhouse | 1:57.7 | 3 |
| 2.1L | $1.70 |
| 2/11 | 13/01/2026 | 8 | NR 50 to 55 | $10,000.00 | Swan Hill | 2240m | Neutral | Jackie Barker | 1:58.6 | 2 |
| 1.2L | $5.00 |
| 1/6 | 05/01/2026 | 10 | 0-1 WIN | $6,000.00 | Horsham | 1700m | Neutral | Aaron Dunn | 1:56.4 | 4 |
| 7.2L | $3.10 |
| 1/6 | 26/08/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Terang | 2180m | Aaron Dunn | 0 |
| 6L | $0.00 | ||
| 4/7 | 28/05/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Horsham | 2200m | Aaron Dunn | 0 |
| 5L | $0.00 |

Driver: Ewa Justice
Stats
Comments
Well beaten last start by Lewielewis, a rival who he faces again; when 24 metres sixth at Boort over 2250m in a NR 56 to 64 race on March 1. Will find this tough.
Last Starts 6 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/8 | 01/03/2026 | 3 | NR 56 to 64 | $10,000.00 | Boort | 2250m | W | Ewa Justice | 2:00.3 | 1 |
| 24.2L | $9.50 |
| 2/11 | 26/02/2026 | 5 | NR 57 to 64 | $7,000.00 | Kilmore | 2180m | Neutral | Ewa Justice | 1:57.6 | 5 |
| 0.2L | $41.00 |
| 12/12 | 21/02/2026 | 15 | 0W/15 0K stake | $15,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | John Caldow | 1:55.0 | 3 |
| 50.9L | $14.00 |
| 5/9 | 06/02/2026 | 7 | NR 55 to 63 | $7,000.00 | Bendigo | 2150m | Neutral | R Mitchell | 2:00.5 | 7 |
| 3.2L | $41.00 |
| 9/9 | 30/01/2026 | 47 | NR 60 to 69 | $10,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Ewa Justice | 1:54.0 | 7 |
| 92.6L | $21.00 |
| 7/12 | 14/12/2025 | 15 | NR 58 to 64 | $9,700.00 | Launceston | 1680m | Neutral | Kayleb Williams | 1:57.2 | 2 |
| 10.1L | $2.00 |
| 4/6 | 25/08/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bendigo | 2150m | Alex Ashwood | 0 |
| 1L | $0.00 | ||
| 8/9 | 11/03/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Melton | 2240m | Good | John Caldow | 0 |
| 35.5L | $0.00 |

Driver: Michael Bellman
Stats
Comments
Didn't do much at the last run, surrendered the lead and finished 10th (Fr1) over 2240m after showing early speed at Melton, at the bell was 4th-4.86 beaten 18 m by Triple Rock Saint (2:41.40) in NR 64 to 74 on February 21 at $41. Before that 8th (Fr5) over 1690m after showing early speed at Shepparton, at the bell was 8th-10.48 beaten 12 m by Edwarde Grange (2:00.90) in NR 60 to 80 on February 17 at $71. Unlikely to threaten.
Last Starts 14 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10/12 | 21/02/2026 | 4 | NR 64 to 74 | $15,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Michael Bellman | 1:56.0 | 1 |
| 18.8L | $41.00 |
| 8/10 | 17/02/2026 | 10 | NR 60 to 80 | $8,000.00 | Shepparton | 1690m | Neutral | R Mitchell | 1:55.2 | 5 |
| 12.9L | $71.00 |
| 9/12 | 07/02/2026 | 8 | 0W/15 0K stake | $15,000.00 | Kilmore | 1690m | Neutral | Michael Bellman | 1:56.8 | 4 |
| 11.5L | $34.00 |
| 9/10 | 30/01/2026 | 97 | NR up to 80 | $10,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Ewa Justice | 1:58.7 | 5 |
| 11.0L | $26.00 |
| 9/9 | 25/10/2025 | 7 | No NR | $7,000.00 | Globe Derby | 2230m | Neutral | L M Alcorn | 1:58.0 | 5 |
| 54.9L | $26.00 |
| 9/10 | 18/10/2025 | 13 | No NR | $10,000.00 | Globe Derby | 2645m | Neutral | L M Alcorn | 1:58.6 | 6 |
| 47.3L | $81.00 |
| 2/5 | 14/10/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Melton | 2240m | Good | R Mitchell | 0 |
| 8.8L | $0.00 | |
| 2/4 | 11/03/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Melton | 2240m | Good | John Caldow | 0 |
| 2.3L | $0.00 |

Driver: Aaron Dunn
Stats
Comments
Last start 7th (Fr4) over 2240m at Melton was 5th-7.22 at the bell, beaten 7 m by Triple Rock Saint (2:41.40) in NR 64 to 74 on February 21 at $3.60. Before that, a good run despite getting well back, when 3rd (Fr5) over 2200m at Ballarat beaten 1.4 m by Big Sledge Hammer (2:38.80) in NR 60 to 69 on January 24 at $7. Should be in the finish.
Last Starts 14 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/12 | 21/02/2026 | 28 | NR 64 to 74 | $15,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Aaron Dunn | 1:56.0 | 4 |
| 7.3L | $3.60 |
| 3/9 | 24/01/2026 | 11 | NR 60 to 69 | $10,000.00 | Ballarat | 2200m | Neutral | Aaron Dunn | 1:56.2 | 5 |
| 1.4L | $7.00 |
| 3/12 | 13/01/2026 | 8 | NR 65 or better | $8,000.00 | Swan Hill | 1750m | Neutral | Jordan Leedham | 1:53.2 | 4 |
| 7.0L | $26.00 |
| 5/9 | 05/01/2026 | 10 | NR 56 to 64 | $7,000.00 | Horsham | 2200m | Neutral | Ryan Backhouse | 1:57.3 | 1 |
| 6.6L | $4.40 |
| 4/11 | 26/12/2025 | 74 | NR 62 to 75 | $8,000.00 | Mildura | 1790m | Neutral | Aaron Dunn | 1:54.9 | 6 |
| 10.0L | $11.00 |
| 1/9 | 13/10/2025 | 7 | NR 56 to 64 | $7,000.00 | Maryborough | 1690m | Neutral | Aaron Dunn | 1:55.4 | 1 |
| 1.2L | $4.80 |
| 1/7 | 28/05/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Horsham | 2200m | Jackie Barker | 0 |
| 5L | $0.00 | ||
| 1/6 | 17/08/2023 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Ararat | 2195m | A J Dunn | 0 |
| 1L | $0.00 |

Driver: Alex Ashwood
Stats
Comments
Won three starts back at Mildura over 2190m NR 57 to 66 on February 4. Last time out 4th (Fr2) over 2612m after showing early speed at Boort, at the bell was leading 1.6 beaten 11 m by Dhaulagiri (3:19.50) in NR 70 to 95 on March 1 at $7.50. Better than recent form suggests; watch for a better run.
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 | 01/03/2026 | 8 | NR 70 to 95 | $12,000.00 | Boort | 2612m | W | Alex Ashwood | 2:02.9 | 2 |
| 11.8L | $7.50 |
| 8/12 | 21/02/2026 | 17 | NR 64 to 74 | $15,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Alex Ashwood | 1:56.0 | 2 |
| 15.0L | $71.00 |
| 1/10 | 04/02/2026 | 16 | NR 57 to 66 | $7,000.00 | Mildura | 2190m | Neutral | Alex Ashwood | 1:57.9 | 3 |
| 2.3L | $5.00 |
| 3/7 | 19/01/2026 | 6 | NR 55 to 64 | $7,000.00 | Charlton | 2100m | Neutral | Tayla French | 1:56.7 | 4 |
| 2.9L | $18.00 |
| 10/12 | 13/01/2026 | 16 | NR 65 or better | $8,000.00 | Swan Hill | 1750m | Neutral | Alex Ashwood | 1:53.2 | 1 |
| 22.8L | $8.00 |
| 1/11 | 28/12/2025 | 5 | 0W/15 0K stake | $15,000.00 | Cobram | 2678m | Neutral | Alex Ashwood | 1:57.6 | 4 |
| 12.1L | $9.00 |
| 2/2 | 05/05/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Leeton | 1758m | Good | Jackson Painting | 0 |
| 10L | $0.00 | |
| 1/4 | 03/03/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Penrith | 1720m | Good | B J Grima | 0 |
| 1.7L | $0.00 |

Driver: Jordan Leedham
Stats
Comments
Returns from the paddock. At the latest first-up run 6th (Fr1) over 1690m after showing early pace at Kilmore beaten 15 m by Letsrockletsroll (2:00.50) in NR 65 or better on July 17 at $81. Will be better for this run and happy to watch this time.
Last Starts 161 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/11 | 27/09/2025 | 11 | NR 65 to 75 | $15,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Jordan Leedham | 1:54.0 | 5 |
| 9.6L | $7.50 |
| 7/9 | 16/09/2025 | 11 | 0W/15 0K stake | $8,000.00 | Shepparton | 2190m | W | Jordan Leedham | 1:57.4 | 7 |
| 9.4L | $5.50 |
| 1/9 | 05/09/2025 | 6 | NR up to 80 | $8,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Jordan Leedham | 1:54.4 | 4 |
| 0.2L | $9.50 |
| 11/12 | 30/08/2025 | 32 | 0W/15 0K stake | $15,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Nathan Jack | 1:54.7 | 3 |
| 13.7L | $101.00 |
| 3/7 | 18/08/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bendigo | 2150m | T J Mannix | 0 |
| 5L | $0.00 | ||
| 5/8 | 29/07/2025 | 12 | NR 59 to 68 | $8,000.00 | Shepparton | 1690m | Neutral | Jordan Leedham | 1:56.6 | 1 |
| 3.9L | $26.00 |
| 6/9 | 17/07/2025 | 247 | NR 65 or better | $8,000.00 | Kilmore | 1690m | Neutral | Jordan Leedham | 1:54.7 | 1 |
| 15.1L | $81.00 |
| 5/5 | 14/04/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bendigo | 2150m | T J Mannix | 0 |
| 2L | $0.00 |

Driver: Hannah Lewis
Stats
Comments
Last start then managed to finish fifth over 2612m at Boort last time out. At his previous start 8th (Fr2) over 1720m at Melton was 8th-12.57 at the bell, beaten 11 m by Ghost Of Time (2:01.80) in NR 75 to 90 on February 21 at $34. Capable of bouncing back.
Last Starts 6 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/8 | 01/03/2026 | 8 | NR 70 to 95 | $12,000.00 | Boort | 2612m | W | H Lewis | 2:02.9 | 2 |
| 13.8L | $4.60 |
| 8/9 | 21/02/2026 | 14 | NR 75 to 90 | $17,500.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Amy Day | 1:53.9 | 2 |
| 11.7L | $34.00 |
| 6/6 | 07/02/2026 | 13 | NR 75 to 85 | $15,000.00 | Kilmore | 1690m | Neutral | Matthew Craven | 1:56.2 | 5 |
| 15.7L | $26.00 |
| 1/6 | 25/01/2026 | 14 | NR 70 to 95 | $12,000.00 | Wedderburn | 2555m | Neutral | H Lewis | 2:00.7 | 1 |
| 3.9L | $4.20 |
| 6/10 | 11/01/2026 | 10 | NR up to 105 | $15,000.00 | Hamilton | 2660m | Fast | Amy Day | 1:55.6 | 3 |
| 23.0L | $34.00 |
| 3/10 | 01/01/2026 | 18 | NR up to 100 | $18,360.00 | Leeton | 2582m | Fast | Matthew Craven | 1:56.2 | 1 |
| 8.9L | $6.00 |
| 4/6 | 10/05/2022 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Melton | 2240m | M J Craven | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 | ||
| 6/7 | 03/05/2022 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Melton | 2240m | Rory Coverdale | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 |

Driver: Jason Lee
Stats
Comments
Recent efforts have been impressive. Last start won on the speed and boxed on steadily; won by a head after showing early speed, (Fr5) at Kilmore (2:03.80) beating Jilliby Illuminate in NR 65 to 74 on February 7 at $2.60 at the bell was 2nd-2.1. Major player again.
Last Starts 28 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/9 | 07/02/2026 | 14 | NR 65 to 74 | $10,000.00 | Kilmore | 1690m | Neutral | Mark Pitt | 1:57.9 | 5 |
| 0.2L | $2.60 |
| 4/9 | 24/01/2026 | 56 | NR 60 to 69 | $10,000.00 | Ballarat | 2200m | Neutral | Mark Pitt | 1:56.2 | 2 |
| 9.2L | $1.50 |
| 1/8 | 13/01/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Melton | 2240m | Good | T Taugge | 0 |
| 9.3L | $0.00 | |
| 4/11 | 29/11/2025 | 9 | No NR | $100,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Mark Pitt | 1:56.5 | 2 |
| 12.9L | $81.00 |
| 5/9 | 20/11/2025 | 8 | No NR | $15,000.00 | Ballarat | 2200m | Neutral | Mark Pitt | 1:55.6 | 7 |
| 26.5L | $9.50 |
| 3/9 | 12/11/2025 | 11 | No NR | $10,000.00 | Bendigo | 2150m | Neutral | Mark Pitt | 1:55.0 | 6 |
| 3.6L | $4.40 |
| 8/9 | 01/11/2025 | 7 | NR up to 79 | $15,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Mark Pitt | 1:52.4 | 2 |
| 23.4L | $1.30 |
| 1/5 | 07/10/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Melton | 2240m | Good | T Taugge | 0 |
| 37.9L | $0.00 |

Driver: Jackie Barker
Stats
Comments
Last start 2nd (Sr3) over 2612m at Boort, at the bell was 5th-10.2 beaten 9 m by Dhaulagiri (3:19.50) in NR 70 to 95 on March 1 at $5. Two runs back 4th (Sr3) over 2240m at Melton, at the bell was 7th-12.45 beaten 5 m by Always Be Blakey (2:41.90) in NR up to 80 on February 21 at $17. Has the job ahead.
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 | 01/03/2026 | 8 | NR 70 to 95 | $12,000.00 | Boort | 2612m | W | Jackie Barker | 2:02.9 | 3 |
| 9.1L | $5.00 |
| 4/12 | 21/02/2026 | 22 | NR up to 80 | $10,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | D K Mcguigan | 1:56.3 | 3 |
| 5.0L | $17.00 |
| 1/10 | 30/01/2026 | 9 | NR up to 80 | $10,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Jackie Barker | 1:58.7 | 1 |
| 3.3L | $9.50 |
| 5/11 | 21/01/2026 | 11 | NR 60 to 80 | $10,000.00 | Bendigo | 2150m | Neutral | Jackie Barker | 1:57.4 | 2 |
| 8.7L | $17.00 |
| 3/8 | 10/01/2026 | 19 | NR up to 80 | $10,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Jack Laugher | 1:54.1 | 2 |
| 7.7L | $13.00 |
| 1/9 | 22/12/2025 | 8 | NR 56 to 64 | $7,000.00 | Terang | 1680m | Neutral | H Lewis | 1:55.3 | 2 |
| 2.1L | $5.50 |
| 3/5 | 30/08/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bacchus Marsh | 1940m | Darby Mcguigan | 0 |
| 6L | $0.00 | ||
| 2/2 | 23/08/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bacchus Marsh | 1940m | Darby Mcguigan | 0 |
| 2L | $0.00 |

Driver: Nathan Jack
Stats
Comments
Two back was well beaten into eighth after a quick start, behind Chase A Dream at Melton over 2240m in a No NR on February 14 at $26. Then a handy effort when a close second behind Ata Rangi at Ararat over 2195m in a NR up to 90 on February 27 at $18. Among the better chances.
Last Starts 8 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/9 | 27/02/2026 | 13 | NR up to 90 | $20,000.00 | Ararat | 2195m | Neutral | Leigh Sutton | 1:55.9 | 2 |
| 0.1L | $18.00 |
| 8/8 | 14/02/2026 | 7 | No NR | $22,500.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Leigh Sutton | 1:54.5 | 4 |
| 30.5L | $26.00 |
| 5/8 | 07/02/2026 | 13 | No NR | $30,000.00 | Kilmore | 1690m | Neutral | Leigh Sutton | 1:52.6 | 2 |
| 5.8L | $51.00 |
| 2/6 | 25/01/2026 | 24 | NR 70 to 95 | $12,000.00 | Wedderburn | 2555m | Neutral | Leigh Sutton | 2:00.7 | 4 |
| 3.9L | $10.00 |
| 1/10 | 01/01/2026 | 5 | NR up to 80 | $15,000.00 | Echuca | 2560m | Neutral | Leigh Sutton | 2:02.6 | 4 |
| 0.2L | $3.60 |
| 6/9 | 27/12/2025 | 13 | NR 80 to 89 | $17,500.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Leigh Sutton | 1:51.4 | 5 |
| 10.8L | $19.00 |
| 4/5 | 02/10/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Shepparton | 2190m | Leigh Sutton | 0 |
| 1L | $0.00 | ||
| 2/3 | 22/09/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bendigo | 2150m | Leigh Sutton | 0 |
| 6L | $0.00 |