Mildura Race 7 - Club Merbein Pace
HOT DEAL (9) finished fifth last start, beaten 14 metres at this track over 1790m. Draws out a little on the second line and may need luck at some point. Leading hope in this comparable race. SANTA CASA BEACH (8) made it two wins on the bounce at his latest appearance over 2190m here, scoring by 1.75 metres after taking charge a long way from home. Won't find this any harder and he can take care of this line-up. MY ULTIMATE JIMMY NZ (5) is usually thereabouts and looks a strong winning hope this time following a last-start fifth at Charlton. Rarely lets backers down. PRIORITISE (6) is the next elect off a last-start win by 10 metres at this venue over 1790m when fresh from a spell. Strips even fitter now.

Driver: Liam Older
Stats
Comments
Eight-year-old gelding showed improvement last start. 2nd (Fr2) over 1790m at this track was 5th-9.8 at the bell, beaten 10 m by Prioritise (2:09.50) in NR 65 or better on March 20 at $17. The run before was not as impressive when well beaten into seventh behind Dhaulagiri at this track over 2190m in a NR 65 or better on February 18 at $126. Not as keen on his chances in this field.
Last Starts 6 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/9 | 20/03/2026 | 30 | NR 65 or better | $8,000.00 | Mildura | 1790m | Neutral | Alex Ashwood | 1:56.4 | 2 |
| 10.2L | $17.00 |
| 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 |
| 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: Luke Dunne
Stats
Comments
Last start 6th (Sr3) over 1790m at this track, at the bell was 5th-8.4 beaten 12 m by Lewielewis (2:09.30) in NR 56 to 64 on March 20 at $3.30. At the start before game effort when 2nd (Sr1) over 2190m at this track, at the bell was 3rd-5 beaten a nose by Good Boots Bindi (2:40.90) in NR 57 to 66 on March 10 at $7.50. Big chance to atone.
Last Starts 6 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/9 | 20/03/2026 | 10 | NR 56 to 64 | $7,000.00 | Mildura | 1790m | Neutral | Jack Laugher | 1:56.3 | 3 |
| 12.0L | $3.30 |
| 2/8 | 10/03/2026 | 20 | NR 57 to 66 | $7,000.00 | Mildura | 2190m | Neutral | Jack Laugher | 1:58.3 | 1 |
| 0.1L | $7.50 |
| 6/8 | 18/02/2026 | 7 | NR 65 or better | $8,000.00 | Mildura | 2190m | Neutral | Jack Laugher | 1:57.7 | 1 |
| 17.3L | $11.00 |
| 3/8 | 11/02/2026 | 7 | NR 60 to 75 | $8,000.00 | Mildura | 2190m | Neutral | Jack Laugher | 1:58.4 | 3 |
| 8.6L | $4.00 |
| 3/10 | 04/02/2026 | 12 | NR 57 to 66 | $7,000.00 | Mildura | 2190m | Neutral | Jack Laugher | 1:57.9 | 4 |
| 4.5L | $8.00 |
| 5/11 | 23/01/2026 | 10 | NR 65 or better | $8,000.00 | Mildura | 2190m | Neutral | Connor Clarke | 1:57.5 | 5 |
| 7.8L | $21.00 |
| 2/4 | 04/09/2023 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Mildura | 2190m | M M Riseley | 0 |
| 2L | $0.00 | ||
| 5/8 | 08/03/2022 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Melton | 2240m | C W Lang | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 |

Driver: Luke Watson
Stats
Comments
Well beaten last start by Prioritise, who he meets again; was restrained, when 18 metres eighth at this track over 1790m in a NR 65 or better race on March 20. Hard to have.
Last Starts 6 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/9 | 20/03/2026 | 10 | NR 65 or better | $8,000.00 | Mildura | 1790m | Neutral | Luke Watson | 1:56.4 | 5 |
| 18.5L | $19.00 |
| 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 |
| 2/4 | 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: Corey Johnson
Stats
Comments
Last start good run when 3rd (Fr2) over 2570m at Charlton beaten 14 m by Miki To Success (3:03.00) in No NR on March 15 at $51. Two runs back won by a nose (Fr5) at Kapunda (2:42.30) beating Alora in NR 58 to 69 on March 8 at $3.70. Racing very well. Another strong performance is expected.
Last Starts 11 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/8 | 15/03/2026 | 7 | No NR | $20,000.00 | Charlton | 2570m | Neutral | James Herbertson | 1:54.6 | 2 |
| 14.0L | $51.00 |
| 1/8 | 08/03/2026 | 15 | NR 58 to 69 | $8,000.00 | Kapunda | 2200m | Neutral | Michael A Smith | 1:58.7 | 5 |
| 0.1L | $3.70 |
| 3/6 | 21/02/2026 | 10 | NR 63 to 73 | $8,000.00 | Globe Derby | 2230m | Neutral | Michael A Smith | 1:57.5 | 1 |
| 1.6L | $4.40 |
| 5/8 | 11/02/2026 | 7 | NR 60 to 75 | $8,000.00 | Mildura | 2190m | Neutral | Ellen Tormey | 1:58.4 | 4 |
| 12.8L | $12.00 |
| 7/8 | 04/02/2026 | 12 | NR 67 or better | $8,000.00 | Mildura | 2190m | Neutral | Ellen Tormey | 1:57.1 | 4 |
| 33.8L | $41.00 |
| 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 | ||
| 1/4 | 07/04/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Mildura | 2190m | Boris Devcic | 0 |
| 3L | $0.00 |

Driver: Alex Ashwood
Stats
Comments
Last start was fifth after showing early speed, behind Miki To Success at Charlton over 2570m in a No NR on March 15 at $34. Raced better the start before that with a solid effort despite getting well back, when 2nd (Fr6) over 2190m at this track was 2nd-2.4 at the bell, beaten 1.75 m by Santa Casa Beach (2:40.70) in NR 67 or better on March 10 at $2.40. Well placed and expected to bounce back.
Last Starts 11 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/8 | 15/03/2026 | 5 | No NR | $20,000.00 | Charlton | 2570m | Neutral | Corey Johnson | 1:54.6 | 3 |
| 16.8L | $34.00 |
| 2/7 | 10/03/2026 | 13 | NR 67 or better | $8,000.00 | Mildura | 2190m | Neutral | Corey Johnson | 1:58.1 | 6 |
| 1.7L | $2.40 |
| 1/8 | 25/02/2026 | 74 | NR 62 to 75 | $8,000.00 | Mildura | 1790m | Soft | Corey Johnson | 1:57.0 | 2 |
| 2.7L | $1.85 |
| 1/4 | 18/02/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Mildura | 2190m | Andrew Vozlic | 0 |
| 14L | $0.00 | ||
| 9/12 | 13/12/2025 | 8 | No NR | $100,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Corey Johnson | 1:53.6 | 3 |
| 24.6L | $41.00 |
| 4/8 | 05/12/2025 | 14 | No NR | $10,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Corey Johnson | 1:55.2 | 1 |
| 15.5L | $4.20 |
| 1/9 | 21/11/2025 | 14 | NR 60 to 75 | $8,000.00 | Mildura | 1790m | Neutral | Corey Johnson | 1:54.9 | 1 |
| 2.1L | $1.95 |
| 1/4 | 06/10/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Mildura | 2190m | Corey Johnson | 0 |
| 6L | $0.00 |

Driver: Jack Laugher
Stats
Comments
Last start won by 10 m when quickly away, (Fr6) at this track (2:09.50) beating Cemetery Bay in NR 65 or better on March 20 at $10 at the bell was leading 1.4. Expected to 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/9 | 20/03/2026 | 96 | NR 65 or better | $8,000.00 | Mildura | 1790m | Neutral | Jack Laugher | 1:56.4 | 6 |
| 10.2L | $10.00 |
| 1/2 | 16/03/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Mildura | 2190m | Andrew Vozlic | 0 |
| 1L | $0.00 | ||
| 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 |

Driver: Ryan Backhouse
Stats
Comments
Two back was ninth behind Wicked Confession at Birchip over 2150m in a 4yo+ NR up to 90 on March 8 at $23. Then a handy effort when third behind Prioritise at this track over 1790m in a NR 65 or better on March 20 at $3.20. Progressing well. Top chance in this line-up.
Last Starts 6 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/9 | 20/03/2026 | 12 | NR 65 or better | $8,000.00 | Mildura | 1790m | Neutral | Ryan Backhouse | 1:56.4 | 3 |
| 10.7L | $3.20 |
| 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 |
| 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 |

Driver: Connor Clarke
Stats
Comments
Nine-year-old gelding is racing in fine form. Won his last two outings at this track both over 2190m. Last start won by 1.75 m when quickly away, (Fr4) at this track (2:40.70) beating My Ultimate Jimmy in NR 67 or better on March 10 at $5 at the bell was leading 2.4. Can win with even luck.
Last Starts 16 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/7 | 10/03/2026 | 34 | NR 67 or better | $8,000.00 | Mildura | 2190m | Neutral | Connor Clarke | 1:58.1 | 4 |
| 1.7L | $5.00 |
| 1/8 | 04/02/2026 | 12 | NR 67 or better | $8,000.00 | Mildura | 2190m | Neutral | Connor Clarke | 1:57.1 | 5 |
| 0.3L | $8.00 |
| 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 |
| 1/4 | 28/09/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Echuca | 2160m | David Wills | 0 |
| 30L | $0.00 | ||
| 1/5 | 07/10/2021 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Shepparton | 2190m | L Sutton | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 |

Driver: Luke Sutherland
Stats
Comments
Last start 5th (Sr1) over 1790m at this track, at the bell was 8th-15.6 beaten 14 m by Prioritise (2:09.50) in NR 65 or better on March 20 at $2.60. At the previous 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. Worth another chance. Capable of a lot more.
Last Starts 6 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/9 | 20/03/2026 | 10 | NR 65 or better | $8,000.00 | Mildura | 1790m | Neutral | Aaron Dunn | 1:56.4 | 1 |
| 14.2L | $2.60 |
| 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 |
| 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: Wayne Hill
Stats
Comments
Well beaten last start by Prioritise, a rival who he faces again; when 17 metres sixth at this track over 1790m in a NR 65 or better race on March 20. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/9 | 20/03/2026 | 10 | NR 65 or better | $8,000.00 | Mildura | 1790m | Neutral | Wayne Hill | 1:56.4 | 4 |
| 17.4L | $7.50 |
| 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 |