Mildura Race 8 - Australian Pacing Gold Pace
KEAYANG CRIPPA (5) produced a better effort last time out when second over 2190m at this track, beaten 19 metres after travelling in the leading division. Leading hope in this comparable race. HESASTAR (8) finished fifth last start, beaten 35 metres at this track over 2190m. Capable of playing a major role so has to be respected. MAGGACIS (7) was in the money two starts ago then things went wrong last start when he broke and finished a distant last over 2190m at this track. Won't spend a penny from this draw but luck may play a role on the bell lap. Only needs to get things right to be in the money. GRENADE (3) is heading the right way, improving last time out to finish second at this track over 2190m.

Driver: Kylie Hughes
Stats
Comments
Improved last start with a good run when 3rd (Fr1) over 2190m after showing early pace at this track beaten 22 m by Nevs Dream (2:43.30) in NR up to 44 on February 25 at $11. Has a low draw and will go well again.
Last Starts 12 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/9 | 25/02/2026 | 7 | NR up to 44 | $4,000.00 | Mildura | 2190m | Soft | Wayne Hill | 2:00.0 | 1 |
| 22.9L | $11.00 |
| 6/10 | 18/02/2026 | 26 | NR up to 49 | $4,000.00 | Mildura | 2190m | Neutral | Lochie Cook | 2:00.9 | 3 |
| 18.4L | $14.00 |
| 3/9 | 23/01/2026 | 10 | NR up to 39 | $4,000.00 | Mildura | 2190m | Neutral | Ellen Tormey | 1:59.4 | 3 |
| 20.0L | $2.50 |
| 2/8 | 13/01/2026 | 18 | NR up to 37 | $4,000.00 | Swan Hill | 1750m | Neutral | Ellen Tormey | 1:55.6 | 3 |
| 23.4L | $6.50 |
| 6/11 | 26/12/2025 | 16 | NR up to 39 | $4,000.00 | Mildura | 1790m | Neutral | Wayne Hill | 1:59.5 | 6 |
| 12.8L | $6.50 |
| 10/11 | 10/12/2025 | 7 | NR up to 45 | $7,000.00 | Mildura | 2190m | Neutral | R J Rolfe | 1:58.7 | 5 |
| 41.7L | $151.00 |
| 4/4 | 03/11/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Mildura | 2190m | K Hughes | 0 |
| 21L | $0.00 | ||
| 1/4 | 22/12/2021 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Mildura | 1790m | M M Riseley | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 |

Driver: Cassandra O'Brien
Stats
Comments
Didn't do much at the last run, 8th (Fr2) over 2190m at this track, beaten 50 m by Nevs Dream (2:43.30) in NR up to 44 on February 25 at $126. Before that 8th (Fr2) over 2190m at this track, beaten 23 m by Ronzel Micky (2:44.60) in NR up to 49 on February 18 at $151. Unlikely to threaten in this tougher assignment.
Last Starts 12 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/9 | 25/02/2026 | 7 | NR up to 44 | $4,000.00 | Mildura | 2190m | Soft | Cassandra O'brien | 2:00.0 | 2 |
| 48.9L | $126.00 |
| 8/10 | 18/02/2026 | 7 | NR up to 49 | $4,000.00 | Mildura | 2190m | Neutral | Cassandra O'brien | 2:00.9 | 2 |
| 23.3L | $151.00 |
| 6/9 | 11/02/2026 | 7 | NR up to 49 | $4,000.00 | Mildura | 1790m | Neutral | Cassandra O'brien | 1:58.1 | 1 |
| 32.1L | $151.00 |
| 9/9 | 04/02/2026 | 12 | NR up to 45 | $7,000.00 | Mildura | 1790m | Neutral | Cassandra O'brien | 1:58.3 | 2 |
| 190.8L | $151.00 |
| 5/10 | 23/01/2026 | 24 | NR up to 45 | $4,000.00 | Mildura | 1790m | Neutral | Cassandra O'brien | 1:58.9 | 2 |
| 17.3L | $151.00 |
| 7/9 | 30/12/2025 | 4 | NR up to 49 | $4,000.00 | Mildura | 2190m | Neutral | Cassandra O'brien | 2:00.1 | 5 |
| 17.2L | $81.00 |
| 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: Corey Johnson
Stats
Comments
Two back was well beaten into fourth behind Diamond Krusher at this track over 2190m in a NR up to 46 on February 4 at $5. Then a handy effort when beaten by 5 m finishing second behind Ronzel Micky at this track over 2190m in a NR up to 49 on February 18 at $19. Heading the right way now.
Last Starts 19 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/10 | 18/02/2026 | 14 | NR up to 49 | $4,000.00 | Mildura | 2190m | Neutral | Corey Johnson | 2:00.9 | 4 |
| 5.2L | $19.00 |
| 4/9 | 04/02/2026 | 12 | NR up to 46 | $4,000.00 | Mildura | 2190m | Neutral | Corey Johnson | 2:00.3 | 3 |
| 21.8L | $5.00 |
| 5/9 | 23/01/2026 | 28 | NR up to 39 | $4,000.00 | Mildura | 2190m | Neutral | Corey Johnson | 1:59.4 | 5 |
| 24.6L | $7.50 |
| 8/11 | 26/12/2025 | 16 | NR up to 39 | $4,000.00 | Mildura | 1790m | Neutral | Corey Johnson | 1:59.5 | 3 |
| 15.2L | $4.00 |
| 6/9 | 10/12/2025 | 7 | NR up to 49 | $4,000.00 | Mildura | 1790m | Neutral | Corey Johnson | 1:59.7 | 1 |
| 7.8L | $7.50 |
| 8/8 | 03/12/2025 | 7 | NR up to 45 | $4,000.00 | Mildura | 2190m | Neutral | George Chamouras | 2:00.3 | 1 |
| 13.9L | $6.00 |
| 3/4 | 05/03/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Broken Hill | 1609m | J Garnaut | 0 |
| 18L | $0.00 | ||
| 99/5 | 01/08/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Gawler | 1609m | T J McMahon | 0 |
| 99L | $0.00 |

Driver: Kathy Watson
Stats
Comments
Second up after running 4th (Fr6) over 1609m at Gawler, at the bell was 4th-5 beaten 6 m by Neds Beach (1:58.70) in NR up to 39 on March 4 at $51. Likely to struggle this time.
Last Starts 5 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/8 | 04/03/2026 | 84 | NR up to 39 | $3,500.00 | Gawler | 1609m | Neutral | Kathy Watson | 1:58.7 | 6 |
| 5.9L | $51.00 |
| 7/11 | 10/12/2025 | 7 | NR up to 45 | $7,000.00 | Mildura | 2190m | Neutral | Kathy Watson | 1:58.7 | 3 |
| 33.9L | $126.00 |
| 6/8 | 03/12/2025 | 7 | NR up to 45 | $4,000.00 | Mildura | 2190m | Neutral | Kathy Watson | 2:00.3 | 5 |
| 11.6L | $101.00 |
| 8/11 | 26/11/2025 | 5 | NR up to 49 | $4,000.00 | Mildura | 2190m | Neutral | Kathy Watson | 2:00.9 | 3 |
| 27.4L | $41.00 |
| 6/11 | 21/11/2025 | 9 | NR up to 44 | $7,000.00 | Mildura | 1790m | Neutral | Kathy Watson | 1:58.1 | 3 |
| 10.7L | $51.00 |
| 5/9 | 12/11/2025 | 5 | NR up to 44 | $4,000.00 | Mildura | 1790m | Neutral | Kathy Watson | 1:59.2 | 3 |
| 9.0L | $19.00 |
| 3/4 | 04/08/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Mildura | 2190m | Sarah Watson | 0 |
| 3.2L | $0.00 | ||
| 2/6 | 03/06/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Mildura | 2190m | K M Watson | 0 |
| 7L | $0.00 |

Driver: Luke Watson
Stats
Comments
Two back was well beaten into fourth after a quick start, behind Glitzy All Over at this track over 2190m in a NR up to 45 on February 18 at $6.50. Then a handy effort when well beaten into second behind Nevs Dream at this track over 2190m in a NR up to 44 on February 25 at $7. Rates highly. Among the chances.
Last Starts 12 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/9 | 25/02/2026 | 7 | NR up to 44 | $4,000.00 | Mildura | 2190m | Soft | Kathy Watson | 2:00.0 | 3 |
| 19.0L | $7.00 |
| 4/11 | 18/02/2026 | 7 | NR up to 45 | $7,000.00 | Mildura | 2190m | Neutral | Kathy Watson | 1:59.1 | 1 |
| 10.9L | $6.50 |
| 2/8 | 11/02/2026 | 7 | NR up to 45 | $4,000.00 | Mildura | 2190m | Neutral | Kathy Watson | 2:01.5 | 1 |
| 0.2L | $4.80 |
| 6/9 | 04/02/2026 | 12 | NR up to 45 | $7,000.00 | Mildura | 1790m | Neutral | Kathy Watson | 1:58.3 | 5 |
| 20.5L | $51.00 |
| 2/10 | 23/01/2026 | 6 | NR up to 45 | $4,000.00 | Mildura | 1790m | Neutral | Kathy Watson | 1:59.7 | 1 |
| 12.6L | $5.50 |
| 3/10 | 17/01/2026 | 18 | NR up to 41 | $5,000.00 | Globe Derby | 1800m | Neutral | Kathy Watson | 1:59.0 | 1 |
| 11.3L | $16.00 |
| 3/5 | 02/06/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Mildura | 1790m | Sarah Watson | 0 |
| 7L | $0.00 | ||
| 3/5 | 30/09/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Mildura | 1790m | Kathy Watson | 0 |
| 3L | $0.00 |

Driver: Shane Smith
Stats
Comments
Last start 8th (Fr3) over 1790m at this track, beaten 35 m by Diamond Krusher (2:14.10) in NR up to 50 M on February 25 at $11. Before that, failed to finish when she ran at this track on February 18 over 2190m. This looks a nice assignment so watch for a better run.
Last Starts 12 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/9 | 25/02/2026 | 7 | NR up to 50 | $6,000.00 | Mildura | 1790m | Soft | Shane Smith | 2:00.6 | 3 |
| 36.1L | $11.00 |
| 0/11 | 18/02/2026 | 7 | NR up to 45 | $7,000.00 | Mildura | 2190m | Neutral | Shane Smith | 1:59.1 | 3 |
| 99.0L | $151.00 |
| 5/8 | 11/02/2026 | 7 | NR up to 45 | $4,000.00 | Mildura | 2190m | Neutral | Shane Smith | 2:01.5 | 3 |
| 13.7L | $26.00 |
| 6/8 | 04/02/2026 | 12 | NR up to 50 | $6,000.00 | Mildura | 2190m | Neutral | Shane Smith | 2:00.8 | 2 |
| 18.2L | $34.00 |
| 4/9 | 23/01/2026 | 28 | NR up to 39 | $4,000.00 | Mildura | 2190m | Neutral | Shane Smith | 1:59.4 | 1 |
| 24.1L | $18.00 |
| 4/11 | 26/12/2025 | 16 | NR up to 39 | $4,000.00 | Mildura | 1790m | Neutral | Shane Smith | 1:59.5 | 4 |
| 8.7L | $10.00 |
| 2/5 | 15/09/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Mildura | 2190m | Shane Smith | 0 |
| 20L | $0.00 | ||
| 5/5 | 03/11/2022 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Mildura | 1790m | S A Smith | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 |

Driver: Alex Ashwood
Stats
Comments
Last start was well beaten into ninth after a quick start, behind Apology Accepted at this track over 2190m in a NR up to 45 on February 11 at $6. Raced better the start before that with a solid effort when 2nd (Sr1) over 2190m at this track, at the bell was 6th-12.4 beaten 16 m by Diamond Krusher (2:43.70) in NR up to 46 on February 4 at $4.80. Will be right in the thick of things.
Last Starts 26 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9/9 | 11/02/2026 | 7 | NR up to 45 | $4,000.00 | Mildura | 2190m | Neutral | Jack Laugher | 2:00.1 | 5 |
| 153.2L | $6.00 |
| 2/9 | 04/02/2026 | 12 | NR up to 46 | $4,000.00 | Mildura | 2190m | Neutral | Jack Laugher | 2:00.3 | 1 |
| 16.2L | $4.80 |
| 9/10 | 23/01/2026 | 10 | NR up to 45 | $4,000.00 | Mildura | 1790m | Neutral | Connor Clarke | 1:58.9 | 2 |
| 29.9L | $5.50 |
| 6/9 | 13/01/2026 | 137 | NR 38 to 44 | $4,000.00 | Swan Hill | 2240m | Neutral | Jack Laugher | 1:59.2 | 6 |
| 12.4L | $23.00 |
| 9/9 | 29/08/2025 | 7 | NR up to 49 | $4,000.00 | Mildura | 1790m | Neutral | George Chamouras | 2:00.5 | 2 |
| 118.8L | $5.50 |
| 1/11 | 22/08/2025 | 7 | NR up to 49 | $4,000.00 | Mildura | 1790m | Neutral | Alex Ashwood | 1:57.7 | 4 |
| 5.2L | $10.00 |
| 3/5 | 07/07/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Mildura | 2190m | D J Locke | 0 |
| 5L | $0.00 | ||
| 2/8 | 20/11/2023 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bendigo | 2150m | A M Ashwood | 0 |
| 2L | $0.00 |

Driver: Ryan Backhouse
Stats
Comments
Capable of better than we have seen lately. Last start was well back in the run when 5th (Fr5) over 2190m after being wide early at this track beaten 35 m by Nevs Dream (2:43.30) in NR up to 44 on February 25 at $4.60. The run before hung in on scoring up, 8th (Sr2) over 2190m after racing wide at this track, beaten 35 m by Glitzy All Over (2:42.10) in NR up to 45 on February 18 at $5.50. Expecting a much better run this time.
Last Starts 12 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/9 | 25/02/2026 | 7 | NR up to 44 | $4,000.00 | Mildura | 2190m | Soft | Ellen Tormey | 2:00.0 | 5 |
| 35.2L | $4.60 |
| 8/11 | 18/02/2026 | 7 | NR up to 45 | $7,000.00 | Mildura | 2190m | Neutral | Ellen Tormey | 1:59.1 | 2 |
| 33.3L | $5.50 |
| 3/9 | 11/02/2026 | 7 | NR up to 45 | $4,000.00 | Mildura | 2190m | Neutral | Ellen Tormey | 2:00.1 | 4 |
| 11.5L | $2.25 |
| 5/9 | 04/02/2026 | 12 | NR up to 45 | $7,000.00 | Mildura | 1790m | Neutral | Ellen Tormey | 1:58.3 | 1 |
| 10.1L | $4.60 |
| 2/10 | 23/01/2026 | 10 | NR up to 45 | $4,000.00 | Mildura | 1790m | Neutral | Ellen Tormey | 1:58.9 | 4 |
| 4.7L | $4.20 |
| 9/9 | 13/01/2026 | 14 | NR 38 to 44 | $4,000.00 | Swan Hill | 2240m | Neutral | Ellen Tormey | 1:59.2 | 5 |
| 21.6L | $9.00 |
| 2/5 | 05/08/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Mildura | 2190m | Andrew Vozlic | 0 |
| 0.2L | $0.00 | ||
| 4/7 | 20/05/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Mildura | 1790m | A P Vozlic | 0 |
| 26L | $0.00 |