Mildura Race 6 - Eddie Cotching Service To Mildura Trots Award Pace
HOT DEAL (7) was a beaten favourite here last time but he was checked, broke and raced wide so did very well to miss by just a head. That gave him two wins and two seconds from his last four starts, all from this row. Can atone. TOUGH AINT ENOUGH (1) kicked off the campaign with three placings before he led from a wider barrier for a well-deserved win at this circuit and distance last time. Freshened since but has the speed to take advantage of the ace draw. NOBLE TRICK (2) hasn't raced for seven months but ended last campaign with two wins and a placing from his last three starts here and has been readied for the return with a trial win. Keep an eye out for positive market movement. SANTA CASA BEACH (5) will be fitter for recent racing and returns to the front row so can show his best.

Driver: Alex Ashwood
Stats
Comments
In good form recently. Last start won by 3.5 m after showing early speed, (Fr5) at this track (2:39.70) beating Hot Deal in NR 65 or better on December 30 at $5.50 at the bell was 2nd-. Racing well and the ace draw gives him the chance to win again.
Last Starts 36 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/11 | 30/12/2025 | 4 | NR 65 or better | $10,000.00 | Mildura | 2190m | Neutral | Alex Ashwood | 1:57.4 | 5 |
| 3.5L | $5.50 |
| 2/11 | 26/12/2025 | 16 | NR 62 to 75 | $8,000.00 | Mildura | 1790m | Neutral | Alex Ashwood | 1:54.9 | 5 |
| 2.3L | $2.70 |
| 3/8 | 10/12/2025 | 7 | NR 65 or better | $8,000.00 | Mildura | 1790m | Neutral | Wayne Hill | 1:56.7 | 2 |
| 3.0L | $1.75 |
| 3/8 | 03/12/2025 | 88 | NR 65 or better | $8,000.00 | Mildura | 2190m | Neutral | Wayne Hill | 1:57.3 | 5 |
| 5.9L | $5.50 |
| 8/12 | 06/09/2025 | 15 | 0W/15 0K stake | $15,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Alex Ashwood | 1:54.5 | 4 |
| 6.9L | $8.00 |
| 1/9 | 22/08/2025 | 14 | NR 56 to 64 | $7,000.00 | Mildura | 1790m | Neutral | Alex Ashwood | 1:54.8 | 2 |
| 25.9L | $2.00 |
| 1/5 | 04/11/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Mildura | 1750m | D J Locke | 0 |
| 2L | $0.00 | ||
| 1/6 | 17/06/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Mildura | 2190m | D J Locke | 0 |
| 15L | $0.00 |

Driver: Boris Devcic
Stats
Comments
First up. At the last run he game effort when 3rd (Sr1) over 1790m at this track was 2nd-1.2 2WWC at the bell, beaten 8 m by All Da Rage (2:10.70) in NR 65 or better on June 27 at $6.50. Expected to kick-off this campaign with a strong run.
Last Starts 16 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/3 | 19/01/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Mildura | 2190m | Luke Watson | 0 |
| 2L | $0.00 | ||
| 3/9 | 27/06/2025 | 7 | NR 65 or better | $8,000.00 | Mildura | 1790m | Neutral | Ellen Tormey | 1:57.5 | 1 |
| 8.2L | $6.50 |
| 1/10 | 20/06/2025 | 14 | NR 65 or better | $8,000.00 | Mildura | 2190m | Neutral | Ellen Tormey | 1:58.7 | 3 |
| 2.9L | $6.00 |
| 1/6 | 06/06/2025 | 7 | NR 65 or better | $8,000.00 | Mildura | 2190m | Neutral | Connor Clarke | 1:59.2 | 2 |
| 5.8L | $4.00 |
| 5/9 | 30/05/2025 | 77 | NR 65 or better | $8,000.00 | Mildura | 1790m | Neutral | Connor Clarke | 1:57.5 | 3 |
| 19.4L | $8.00 |
| 1/4 | 19/05/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Mildura | 2190m | D J Locke | 0 |
| 15L | $0.00 | ||
| 5/9 | 14/03/2025 | 7 | NR 56 to 64 | $7,000.00 | Mildura | 1790m | Neutral | Connor Clarke | 1:56.0 | 1 |
| 10.7L | $2.10 |
| 4/9 | 07/03/2025 | 9 | NR 65 or better | $8,000.00 | Mildura | 1790m | Neutral | Connor Clarke | 1:55.3 | 3 |
| 30.1L | $3.60 |

Driver: Jack Laugher
Stats
Comments
Last start 4th (Fr1) over 2190m at this track was 3rd-5.8 at the bell, beaten 6 m by Maxy Wants To Play (2:39.80) in NR 65 or better on January 23 at $18. Before that, was driven from back in the field when 7th (Fr6) over 1750m at Swan Hill was 11th-21.4 at the bell, beaten 15 m by Hot Deal (2:03.10) in NR 65 or better on January 13 at $151. Others preferred.
Last Starts 12 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/11 | 23/01/2026 | 10 | NR 65 or better | $8,000.00 | Mildura | 2190m | Neutral | Alex Ashwood | 1:57.5 | 1 |
| 6.2L | $18.00 |
| 7/12 | 13/01/2026 | 18 | NR 65 or better | $8,000.00 | Swan Hill | 1750m | Neutral | Ewa Justice | 1:53.2 | 6 |
| 15.6L | $151.00 |
| 8/11 | 26/12/2025 | 16 | NR 62 to 75 | $8,000.00 | Mildura | 1790m | Neutral | Andrew Vozlic | 1:54.9 | 2 |
| 42.8L | $81.00 |
| 6/8 | 10/12/2025 | 7 | NR 65 or better | $8,000.00 | Mildura | 1790m | Neutral | Jack Laugher | 1:56.7 | 4 |
| 16.5L | $51.00 |
| 6/8 | 03/12/2025 | 12 | NR 65 or better | $8,000.00 | Mildura | 2190m | Neutral | Luke Dunne | 1:57.3 | 6 |
| 18.0L | $51.00 |
| 6/9 | 21/11/2025 | 9 | NR 60 to 75 | $8,000.00 | Mildura | 1790m | Neutral | Luke Dunne | 1:54.9 | 2 |
| 21.4L | $23.00 |
| 4/4 | 16/06/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Mildura | 1790m | J L Kerridge | 0 |
| 6L | $0.00 | ||
| 5/6 | 08/01/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Mildura | 1790m | Michael Francis | 0 |
| 1L | $0.00 |

Driver: Ellen Tormey
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Comments
Last start 9th (Sr1) over 2190m at this track was 5th-10.2 at the bell, beaten 10 m by Maxy Wants To Play (2:39.80) in NR 65 or better on January 23 at $61. Two runs back 2nd (Fr1) over 2190m after showing early speed at this track was 3rd-3.7m on the pegs at the bell, beaten 2.75 m by Rio Rock (2:41.30) in NR 65 or better on September 30 at $16. Has the job ahead against this lot.
Last Starts 12 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9/11 | 23/01/2026 | 115 | NR 65 or better | $8,000.00 | Mildura | 2190m | Neutral | Boris Devcic | 1:57.5 | 1 |
| 10.6L | $61.00 |
| 3/3 | 19/01/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Mildura | 2190m | Boris Devcic | 0 |
| 6L | $0.00 | ||
| 2/10 | 30/09/2025 | 11 | NR 65 or better | $8,000.00 | Mildura | 2190m | Neutral | Ellen Tormey | 1:58.5 | 1 |
| 2.8L | $16.00 |
| 2/9 | 19/09/2025 | 7 | NR 65 or better | $8,000.00 | Mildura | 1790m | Neutral | Ellen Tormey | 1:56.1 | 3 |
| 9.1L | $13.00 |
| 6/8 | 12/09/2025 | 28 | NR 56 to 64 | $7,000.00 | Mildura | 2190m | Neutral | Brent Murphy | 2:02.6 | 6 |
| 13.0L | $23.00 |
| 4/10 | 15/08/2025 | 7 | NR 65 or better | $8,000.00 | Mildura | 2190m | Neutral | Ellen Tormey | 1:59.3 | 2 |
| 12.3L | $7.50 |
| 4/8 | 08/08/2025 | 7 | NR 65 or better | $8,000.00 | Mildura | 1790m | Neutral | Ellen Tormey | 1:58.6 | 1 |
| 11.8L | $4.00 |
| 1/4 | 07/04/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Mildura | 2190m | Boris Devcic | 0 |
| 3L | $0.00 |

Driver: Connor Clarke
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Comments
Last start 8th (Sr3) over 2190m after being wide early at this track, at the bell was 4th-6.6 beaten 10 m by Maxy Wants To Play (2:39.80) in NR 65 or better on January 23 at $6.50. At the run before 5th (Sr5) over 1750m at Swan Hill was 9th-19.6 at the bell, beaten 10 m by Hot Deal (2:03.10) in NR 65 or better on January 13 at $14. Fitter for recent racing and returns to the front row so can show his best.
Last Starts 12 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/11 | 23/01/2026 | 10 | NR 65 or better | $8,000.00 | Mildura | 2190m | Neutral | Ryan Sanderson | 1:57.5 | 3 |
| 10.5L | $6.50 |
| 5/12 | 13/01/2026 | 14 | NR 65 or better | $8,000.00 | Swan Hill | 1750m | Neutral | Ryan Sanderson | 1:53.2 | 5 |
| 10.7L | $14.00 |
| 7/11 | 30/12/2025 | 70 | NR 65 or better | $10,000.00 | Mildura | 2190m | Neutral | Luke Watson | 1:57.4 | 6 |
| 12.5L | $61.00 |
| 6/9 | 21/10/2025 | 15 | NR 65 or better | $8,000.00 | Mildura | 1790m | Neutral | Lochie Cook | 1:57.3 | 3 |
| 21.2L | $4.40 |
| 1/7 | 06/10/2025 | 1402 | NR 65 or better | $8,000.00 | Horsham | 1700m | Neutral | Lochie Cook | 1:56.1 | 5 |
| 0.1L | $8.50 |
| 1/4 | 28/09/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Echuca | 2160m | David Wills | 0 |
| 30L | $0.00 | ||
| 2/12 | 04/12/2021 | 7 | NR 90 to 105 | $20,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | D N Moran | 1:56.8 | 2 |
| 1.6L | $6.50 |
| 1/5 | 07/10/2021 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Shepparton | 2190m | L Sutton | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 |

Driver: Luke Watson
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Comments
Last start was driven from back in the field when 7th (Fr6) over 2190m at this track was 8th-14.2 at the bell, beaten 10 m by Maxy Wants To Play (2:39.80) in NR 65 or better on January 23 at $23. Two runs back 2nd (Fr3) over 1800m after showing early speed and racing wide at Globe Derby Park, beaten 2 m by Post Game (2:12.70) in NR 65 to 79 on January 17 at $6. May do better.
Last Starts 12 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/11 | 23/01/2026 | 6 | NR 65 or better | $8,000.00 | Mildura | 2190m | Neutral | Luke Watson | 1:57.5 | 6 |
| 10.3L | $23.00 |
| 2/8 | 17/01/2026 | 22 | NR 65 to 79 | $8,000.00 | Globe Derby | 1800m | Neutral | Luke Watson | 1:58.6 | 3 |
| 2.1L | $6.00 |
| 2/4 | 05/01/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Mildura | 1790m | Luke Watson | 0 |
| 1L | $0.00 | ||
| 5/11 | 26/12/2025 | 16 | NR 62 to 75 | $8,000.00 | Mildura | 1790m | Neutral | Luke Watson | 1:54.9 | 3 |
| 14.8L | $23.00 |
| 4/8 | 10/12/2025 | 64 | NR 65 or better | $8,000.00 | Mildura | 1790m | Neutral | Luke Watson | 1:56.7 | 5 |
| 10.2L | $41.00 |
| 2/5 | 01/12/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Mildura | 1750m | Kathy Watson | 0 |
| 6L | $0.00 | ||
| 3/9 | 07/10/2025 | 7 | NR 65 or better | $8,000.00 | Mildura | 2190m | Neutral | Luke Watson | 1:58.1 | 3 |
| 14.5L | $14.00 |
| 3/10 | 30/09/2025 | 7 | NR 65 or better | $8,000.00 | Mildura | 2190m | Neutral | Luke Watson | 1:58.5 | 3 |
| 4.3L | $51.00 |

Driver: Aaron Dunn
Stats
Comments
Beaten favourite last start when second at this track on January 23. Was victorious the start prior at Swan Hill on January 13. Has strong claims.
Last Starts 12 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/11 | 23/01/2026 | 10 | NR 65 or better | $8,000.00 | Mildura | 2190m | Neutral | Aaron Dunn | 1:57.5 | 5 |
| 0.2L | $1.55 |
| 1/12 | 13/01/2026 | 14 | NR 65 or better | $8,000.00 | Swan Hill | 1750m | Neutral | Jackie Barker | 1:53.2 | 4 |
| 0.2L | $3.20 |
| 2/11 | 30/12/2025 | 20 | NR 65 or better | $10,000.00 | Mildura | 2190m | Neutral | Aaron Dunn | 1:57.4 | 4 |
| 3.5L | $2.20 |
| 1/8 | 10/12/2025 | 11 | NR 65 or better | $8,000.00 | Mildura | 1790m | Neutral | Aaron Dunn | 1:56.7 | 1 |
| 0.2L | $2.20 |
| 6/9 | 29/11/2025 | 8 | No NR | $22,500.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Aaron Dunn | 1:51.8 | 2 |
| 18.3L | $41.00 |
| 1/9 | 21/11/2025 | 9 | 1W/15 0K stake | $15,000.00 | Geelong | 1609m | Neutral | Michael Bellman | 1:55.0 | 2 |
| 1.9L | $2.25 |
| 5/6 | 22/09/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Maryborough | 1690m | Aaron Dunn | 0 |
| 5L | $0.00 | ||
| 2/2 | 10/07/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Hamilton | 1660m | Ryan Backhouse | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 |

Driver: Luke Dunne
Stats
Comments
Two back was well beaten into eighth behind Hot Deal at Swan Hill over 1750m in a NR 65 or better on January 13 at $126. Then a handy effort when a close third after showing early speed, behind Maxy Wants To Play at this track over 2190m in a NR 65 or better on January 23 at $34. Back row draw makes this tougher.
Last Starts 12 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/11 | 23/01/2026 | 10 | NR 65 or better | $8,000.00 | Mildura | 2190m | Neutral | Luke Dunne | 1:57.5 | 2 |
| 0.2L | $34.00 |
| 8/12 | 13/01/2026 | 64 | NR 65 or better | $8,000.00 | Swan Hill | 1750m | Neutral | Tasmyn Potter | 1:53.2 | 1 |
| 16.1L | $126.00 |
| 1/4 | 05/01/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Mildura | 1790m | Andrew Vozlic | 0 |
| 1L | $0.00 | ||
| 7/9 | 10/11/2025 | 34 | 0W/15 0K stake | $8,000.00 | Ararat | 2195m | Fast | Connor Clarke | 1:57.3 | 2 |
| 30.8L | $51.00 |
| 8/9 | 07/10/2025 | 7 | NR 65 or better | $8,000.00 | Mildura | 2190m | Neutral | Andrew Vozlic | 1:58.1 | 2 |
| 38.1L | $101.00 |
| 8/10 | 30/09/2025 | 11 | NR 65 or better | $8,000.00 | Mildura | 2190m | Neutral | S K Hill | 1:58.5 | 1 |
| 12.1L | $151.00 |
| 1/3 | 23/09/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Mildura | 1790m | Ryan Backhouse | 0 |
| 20L | $0.00 | ||
| 8/9 | 19/09/2025 | 21 | NR 65 or better | $8,000.00 | Mildura | 1790m | Neutral | Corey Johnson | 1:56.1 | 1 |
| 26.1L | $18.00 |