Mildura Race 5 - Ca Fitness Mildura Pace
HOT DEAL (7) ran sixth last start at this track over 2190m, beaten 12 metres. May need luck at some stage extracting from the inside of the second row but rates a primary contender in this comparable race. MAXY WANTS TO PLAY (9) was out of the money two starts ago then things went wrong last start when he broke and finished a distant ninth over 2150m at Birchip. Beautifully placed and he should turn things around. PRIORITISE (6) last appeared when seventh over 2630m at Gunbower three-and-a-half months ago. Expect a better effort to kick off this prep. POWERSOFPERSUASION (4) is in the mix following a respectable third at his first run back over 2190m at this circuit. Strips fitter now.

Driver: Luke Sutherland
Stats
Comments
4th (Fr4) over 2190m after showing early pace at this track, beaten 24 m by Good Boots Bindi (2:40.90) in NR 57 to 66 on March 10 at $34. Before that 6th (Fr2) over 1790m at this track beaten 20 m by My Ultimate Jimmy (2:10.10) in NR 62 to 75 on February 25 at $81. Not keen on his chances in this field.
Last Starts 9 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/8 | 10/03/2026 | 13 | NR 57 to 66 | $7,000.00 | Mildura | 2190m | Neutral | Ben Xiriha | 1:58.3 | 4 |
| 24.1L | $34.00 |
| 6/8 | 25/02/2026 | 43 | NR 62 to 75 | $8,000.00 | Mildura | 1790m | Soft | L R Sutherland | 1:57.0 | 2 |
| 20.9L | $81.00 |
| 10/11 | 13/01/2026 | 14 | NR 56 to 64 | $7,000.00 | Swan Hill | 1750m | Neutral | Ryan Backhouse | 1:53.6 | 1 |
| 25.2L | $26.00 |
| 9/11 | 30/12/2025 | 13 | NR 65 or better | $10,000.00 | Mildura | 2190m | Neutral | Andrew Vozlic | 1:57.4 | 2 |
| 60.9L | $126.00 |
| 6/6 | 17/12/2025 | 7 | No NR | $4,500.00 | Globe Derby | 2230m | Neutral | S K Hill | 1:57.9 | 2 |
| 7.5L | $7.50 |
| 8/8 | 10/12/2025 | 7 | NR 65 or better | $8,000.00 | Mildura | 1790m | Neutral | Connor Clarke | 1:56.7 | 3 |
| 20.9L | $71.00 |
| 2/3 | 17/11/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Mildura | 1790m | Andrew Vozlic | 0 |
| 30L | $0.00 | ||
| 3/4 | 17/04/2022 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Mildura | 2190m | Aaron Coad | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 |

Driver: Alex Ashwood
Stats
Comments
Didn't do much last time out, 7th (Fr2) over 2190m at this track, beaten 21 m by Dhaulagiri (2:40.20) in NR 65 or better on February 18 at $126. Before that was well back in the run when 6th (Fr5) over 2190m at this track, at the bell was 8th-12.2 beaten 12 m by Tough Aint Enough (2:41.20) in NR 60 to 75 on February 11 at $26. Has the task ahead.
Last Starts 29 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/8 | 18/02/2026 | 7 | NR 65 or better | $8,000.00 | Mildura | 2190m | Neutral | Connor Clarke | 1:57.7 | 2 |
| 21.0L | $126.00 |
| 6/8 | 11/02/2026 | 7 | NR 60 to 75 | $8,000.00 | Mildura | 2190m | Neutral | Connor Clarke | 1:58.4 | 5 |
| 12.9L | $26.00 |
| 6/8 | 04/02/2026 | 12 | NR 67 or better | $8,000.00 | Mildura | 2190m | Neutral | Jack Laugher | 1:57.1 | 3 |
| 11.6L | $51.00 |
| 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 |
| 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: Connor Clarke
Stats
Comments
Last start was driven from back in the field when 5th (Fr6) over 2190m at this track beaten 25 m by Good Boots Bindi (2:40.90) in NR 57 to 66 on March 10 at $101. Two runs back 3rd (Fr1) over 1790m at this track was 4th-5 at the bell, beaten 14 m by My Ultimate Jimmy (2:10.10) in NR 62 to 75 on February 25 at $61. This looks too tough.
Last Starts 9 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/8 | 10/03/2026 | 13 | NR 57 to 66 | $7,000.00 | Mildura | 2190m | Neutral | L R Sutherland | 1:58.3 | 6 |
| 26.8L | $101.00 |
| 3/8 | 25/02/2026 | 126 | NR 62 to 75 | $8,000.00 | Mildura | 1790m | Soft | Connor Clarke | 1:57.0 | 1 |
| 14.6L | $61.00 |
| 2/4 | 18/02/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Mildura | 2190m | Ryan Backhouse | 0 |
| 1L | $0.00 | ||
| 3/3 | 04/02/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Mildura | 1790m | Aaron Dunne | 0 |
| 10L | $0.00 | ||
| 5/7 | 22/10/2025 | 33 | NR up to 69 | $4,500.00 | Globe Derby | 1800m | Neutral | Ryan Backhouse | 1:59.9 | 2 |
| 6.9L | $11.00 |
| 8/8 | 19/09/2025 | 28 | NR 56 to 64 | $7,000.00 | Mildura | 1790m | Neutral | E M Adams | 1:54.9 | 5 |
| 78.6L | $51.00 |
| 8/8 | 22/08/2025 | 7 | NR 65 or better | $8,000.00 | Mildura | 1790m | Neutral | George Chamouras | 1:56.3 | 6 |
| 29.5L | $51.00 |
| 9/10 | 15/08/2025 | 28 | NR 65 or better | $8,000.00 | Mildura | 2190m | Neutral | Ryan Backhouse | 1:59.3 | 2 |
| 34.4L | $23.00 |

Driver: Wayne Hill
Stats
Comments
Having his second run back from a spell. Good run when 3rd (Fr1) over 2190m at this track was 3rd-6.2 at the bell, beaten 7 m by Santa Casa Beach (2:40.70) in NR 67 or better on March 10 at $34. One of the better chances.
Last Starts 9 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/7 | 10/03/2026 | 104 | NR 67 or better | $8,000.00 | Mildura | 2190m | Neutral | Wayne Hill | 1:58.1 | 1 |
| 7.5L | $34.00 |
| 2/3 | 25/02/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Mildura | 2190m | Wayne Hill | 0 |
| 2L | $0.00 | ||
| 4/4 | 18/02/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Mildura | 2190m | Michael Francis | 0 |
| 14L | $0.00 | ||
| 5/5 | 26/11/2025 | 14 | NR 65 or better | $8,000.00 | Mildura | 1790m | Neutral | Luke Watson | 1:58.9 | 1 |
| 17.2L | $10.00 |
| 6/8 | 12/11/2025 | 12 | NR 65 or better | $8,000.00 | Mildura | 1790m | Neutral | Wayne Hill | 1:56.5 | 1 |
| 19.5L | $10.00 |
| 10/11 | 31/10/2025 | 10 | 0W/15 0K stake | $15,000.00 | Swan Hill | 2240m | Neutral | Luke Watson | 1:55.6 | 4 |
| 39.7L | $13.00 |
| 4/9 | 21/10/2025 | 14 | NR 65 or better | $8,000.00 | Mildura | 1790m | Neutral | Wayne Hill | 1:57.3 | 4 |
| 19.1L | $7.50 |
| 5/9 | 07/10/2025 | 7 | NR 65 or better | $8,000.00 | Mildura | 2190m | Neutral | Wayne Hill | 1:58.1 | 4 |
| 19.4L | $3.70 |

Driver: Luke Watson
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Comments
Last start was driven from back in the field when 4th (Fr3) over 2190m at this track was 6th-11.8 at the bell, beaten 7 m by Santa Casa Beach (2:40.70) in NR 67 or better on March 10 at $34. At the start before good run when 2nd (Fr5) over 2070m after showing early speed at Gawler, at the bell was 2nd-1.7 beaten 1.5 m by Kathys Free (2:31.20) in NR 55 to 64 on March 4 at $2.40. Has the ability to figure prominently.
Last Starts 9 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/7 | 10/03/2026 | 6 | NR 67 or better | $8,000.00 | Mildura | 2190m | Neutral | Kathy Watson | 1:58.1 | 3 |
| 7.9L | $34.00 |
| 2/7 | 04/03/2026 | 21 | NR 55 to 64 | $3,500.00 | Gawler | 2070m | Neutral | Kathy Watson | 1:57.6 | 5 |
| 1.5L | $2.40 |
| 4/8 | 11/02/2026 | 7 | NR 60 to 75 | $8,000.00 | Mildura | 2190m | Neutral | Luke Watson | 1:58.4 | 6 |
| 9.0L | $12.00 |
| 4/8 | 04/02/2026 | 12 | NR 67 or better | $8,000.00 | Mildura | 2190m | Neutral | Luke Watson | 1:57.1 | 6 |
| 5.9L | $61.00 |
| 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 | ||
| 2/5 | 01/12/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Mildura | 1750m | Kathy Watson | 0 |
| 6L | $0.00 |

Driver: Jack Laugher
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Comments
Resuming after a spell of three-and-a-half months. Finished off last campaign when seventh behind Crime Writer at Gunbower over 2630m in a NR up to 95 on December 14 at $15. A big run would not surprise.
Last Starts 22 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/3 | 25/02/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Mildura | 2190m | Ryan Backhouse | 0 |
| 2L | $0.00 | ||
| 7/12 | 14/12/2025 | 14 | NR up to 95 | $10,000.00 | Gunbower | 2630m | Neutral | Ryan Backhouse | 1:58.3 | 1 |
| 56.9L | $15.00 |
| 5/9 | 30/11/2025 | 6 | 0W/15 0K stake | $20,000.00 | Stawell | 2600m | Neutral | Ryan Backhouse | 1:59.4 | 4 |
| 9.6L | $4.60 |
| 3/8 | 24/11/2025 | 14 | 0W/15 0K stake | $8,000.00 | Horsham | 2200m | Neutral | Ryan Backhouse | 1:55.8 | 1 |
| 9.1L | $5.00 |
| 2/9 | 10/11/2025 | 7 | 0W/15 0K stake | $8,000.00 | Ararat | 2195m | Fast | Ryan Backhouse | 1:57.3 | 1 |
| 1.4L | $4.80 |
| 1/10 | 03/11/2025 | 9 | NR 65 to 79 | $7,000.00 | Globe Derby | 2230m | Neutral | Ryan Backhouse | 1:58.7 | 4 |
| 9.1L | $1.65 |
| 3/9 | 25/10/2025 | 7 | No NR | $7,000.00 | Globe Derby | 2230m | Neutral | Connor Clarke | 1:58.0 | 4 |
| 2.9L | $12.00 |
| 2/7 | 29/07/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bendigo | 2150m | A Mcdonough | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 |

Driver: Aaron Dunn
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Comments
Seven-year-old entire who has plenty of ability. Unlucky last start 6th (Fr2) over 2190m at this track was 5th-11.4 at the bell, beaten 12 m by Santa Casa Beach (2:40.70) in NR 67 or better on March 10 at $2.70. No surprise if he turned things around.
Last Starts 9 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/7 | 10/03/2026 | 24 | NR 67 or better | $8,000.00 | Mildura | 2190m | Neutral | L R Sutherland | 1:58.1 | 2 |
| 12.6L | $2.70 |
| 5/8 | 14/02/2026 | 10 | No NR | $22,500.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Aaron Dunn | 1:54.5 | 1 |
| 12.8L | $14.00 |
| 3/8 | 04/02/2026 | 12 | NR 67 or better | $8,000.00 | Mildura | 2190m | Neutral | Aaron Dunn | 1:57.1 | 1 |
| 0.3L | $2.00 |
| 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 |
| 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
Last start 7th (Sr1) over 2190m at this track, at the bell was 7th-21.4 beaten 14 m by Santa Casa Beach (2:40.70) in NR 67 or better on March 10 at $13. Before that, a game effort when 2nd (Sr3) over 1790m at this track was leading by 0.6 at the bell, beaten 2.75 m by My Ultimate Jimmy (2:10.10) in NR 62 to 75 on February 25 at $2. Deserves another chance.
Last Starts 9 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/7 | 10/03/2026 | 13 | NR 67 or better | $8,000.00 | Mildura | 2190m | Neutral | Luke Dunne | 1:58.1 | 1 |
| 14.2L | $13.00 |
| 2/8 | 25/02/2026 | 7 | NR 62 to 75 | $8,000.00 | Mildura | 1790m | Soft | Luke Dunne | 1:57.0 | 3 |
| 2.7L | $2.00 |
| 3/8 | 18/02/2026 | 7 | NR 65 or better | $8,000.00 | Mildura | 2190m | Neutral | Luke Dunne | 1:57.7 | 4 |
| 3.8L | $6.50 |
| 2/8 | 11/02/2026 | 7 | NR 60 to 75 | $8,000.00 | Mildura | 2190m | Neutral | Luke Dunne | 1:58.4 | 2 |
| 3.0L | $3.10 |
| 2/8 | 04/02/2026 | 12 | NR 67 or better | $8,000.00 | Mildura | 2190m | Neutral | Luke Dunne | 1:57.1 | 2 |
| 0.3L | $16.00 |
| 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 |
| 1/4 | 05/01/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Mildura | 1790m | Andrew Vozlic | 0 |
| 1L | $0.00 | ||
| 1/3 | 23/09/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Mildura | 1790m | Ryan Backhouse | 0 |
| 20L | $0.00 |

Driver: Ryan Backhouse
Stats
Comments
Last start 9th (Sr2) over 2150m at Birchip, beaten 45 m by Wicked Confession (2:38.00) in 4yo+ NR up to 90 on March 8 at $23. Before that, 4th (Sr1) over 2195m at Ararat, at the bell was 7th-11 beaten 4.5 m by Ata Rangi (2:38.10) in NR up to 90 on February 27 at $14. Big chance to atone.
Last Starts 11 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9/10 | 08/03/2026 | 9 | NR up to 90 | $125,000.00 | Birchip | 2150m | Neutral | Aaron Dunn | 1:58.3 | 2 |
| 46.7L | $23.00 |
| 4/9 | 27/02/2026 | 9 | NR up to 90 | $20,000.00 | Ararat | 2195m | Neutral | Ryan Backhouse | 1:55.9 | 1 |
| 4.5L | $14.00 |
| 2/8 | 18/02/2026 | 11 | NR 65 or better | $8,000.00 | Mildura | 2190m | Neutral | Ryan Backhouse | 1:57.7 | 2 |
| 2.6L | $4.00 |
| 5/6 | 07/02/2026 | 15 | NR 75 to 85 | $15,000.00 | Kilmore | 1690m | Neutral | Aaron Dunn | 1:56.2 | 1 |
| 9.4L | $23.00 |
| 1/11 | 23/01/2026 | 13 | NR 65 or better | $8,000.00 | Mildura | 2190m | Neutral | Ryan Backhouse | 1:57.5 | 4 |
| 0.2L | $6.50 |
| 4/8 | 10/01/2026 | 15 | NR up to 80 | $10,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Aaron Dunn | 1:54.1 | 5 |
| 8.1L | $4.60 |
| 3/5 | 08/01/2023 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Maryborough | 2190m | N Mccallum | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 | ||
| 4/5 | 19/07/2022 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Shepparton | 2190m | A J Wilson | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 |