Mildura Race 10 - Zilzie Wines Pace (2Nd Heat)
STAR RULER NZ (1) is drawn to advantage on this occasion and should get every chance from there. He is good enough to win a race of this calibre. G B BRAVE NZ (4) has been in the placings in both runs so far this prep. Went well again last time at this circuit and distance, finishing second and 9 metres from the winner. Should be close to peak fitness now so can grab a well-deserved win. OUR MASTER PLAY (7) draws for a trail and is capable of making an impact in this line-up if he gets the gaps. WHATA OPTIMIST (5) must be included on the back of some solid recent form.

Driver: Connor Clarke
Stats
Comments
Last start 10th (Fr3) over 2190m at this track, beaten 75 m by Nevs Dream (2:44.80) in NR up to 46 on March 27 at $51. Two runs back was driven from back in the field when 10th (Fr3) over 1790m at this track, beaten 65 m by Rocknroll Lenny (2:12.10) in 0-3 WINs on March 20 at $31. Tempted to look elsewhere on recent form.
Last Starts 10 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10/11 | 27/03/2026 | 7 | NR up to 46 | $4,000.00 | Mildura | 2190m | Neutral | Luke Dunne | 2:01.1 | 3 |
| 76.0L | $51.00 |
| 10/11 | 20/03/2026 | 439 | 0-3 WINs | $6,000.00 | Mildura | 1790m | Neutral | Ellen Tormey | 1:58.8 | 3 |
| 65.4L | $31.00 |
| 4/6 | 15/12/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Mildura | 2190m | Cassandra O'brien | 0 |
| 100L | $0.00 | ||
| 2/5 | 08/01/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Mildura | 1790m | J L Kerridge | 0 |
| 25L | $0.00 | ||
| 10/10 | 05/01/2025 | 509 | NR 40 to 49 | $4,000.00 | Swan Hill | 2240m | Neutral | Cassandra O'brien | 1:58.1 | 4 |
| 224.1L | $151.00 |
| 9/10 | 15/08/2023 | 6 | NR up to 50 | $6,940.00 | Young | 1720m | Neutral | N A Turnbull | 1:59.3 | 4 |
| 21.0L | $6.50 |
| 1/9 | 09/08/2023 | 12 | No NR | $9,790.00 | Bathurst | 1730m | Neutral | N A Turnbull | 2:00.0 | 3 |
| 0.3L | $2.70 |
| 5/9 | 28/07/2023 | 11 | No NR | $6,940.00 | Dubbo | 2120m | Fast | N A Turnbull | 2:01.7 | 1 |
| 26.6L | $2.15 |

Driver: Ellen Tormey
Stats
Comments
Didn't do much at the last run, 5th (Sr2) over 2190m at this track beaten 45 m by Maggacis (2:43.40) in NR up to 46 on March 10 at $3.90. Before that was driven from back in the field 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. Looks outclassed.
Last Starts 27 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 up to 46 | $4,000.00 | Mildura | 2190m | Neutral | Ryan Backhouse | 2:00.1 | 2 |
| 45.8L | $3.90 |
| 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 |
| 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 |

Driver: Luke Sutherland
Stats
Comments
Solid performance when a close second after a quick start, behind Diamond Krusher at this track over 1790m in a NR up to 50 on March 20 at $14. Then a handy effort when beaten by 9 m finishing second after being driven well back, behind Nevs Dream at this track over 2190m in a NR up to 46 on March 27 at $7.50. In fine form. Leading contender.
Last Starts 10 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/11 | 27/03/2026 | 7 | NR up to 46 | $4,000.00 | Mildura | 2190m | Neutral | L R Sutherland | 2:01.1 | 4 |
| 9.1L | $7.50 |
| 2/11 | 20/03/2026 | 161 | NR up to 50 | $6,000.00 | Mildura | 1790m | Neutral | L R Sutherland | 1:58.7 | 3 |
| 0.3L | $14.00 |
| 8/12 | 10/10/2025 | 5 | NR up to 49 | $6,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Chris Svanosio | 1:56.7 | 3 |
| 14.1L | $7.00 |
| 3/9 | 05/10/2025 | 14 | NR up to 49 | $4,000.00 | Cranbourne | 1609m | Neutral | Chris Svanosio | 1:57.0 | 2 |
| 2.1L | $6.50 |
| 9/11 | 21/09/2025 | 10 | NR up to 49 | $6,000.00 | Cranbourne | 2080m | Neutral | Ross Payne | 1:59.1 | 4 |
| 25.2L | $7.00 |
| 7/11 | 11/09/2025 | 14 | NR up to 49 | $4,000.00 | Kilmore | 2180m | Neutral | Ross Payne | 1:59.9 | 5 |
| 18.1L | $7.00 |
| 3/5 | 05/08/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Melton | 2240m | Good | Ross Payne | 0 |
| 9.1L | $0.00 | |
| 5/6 | 29/07/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Melton | 1720m | Good | Chris Svanosio | 0 |
| 5.2L | $0.00 |

Driver: Wayne Hill
Stats
Comments
Hard to fault of late. Last start by 6 m as favourite (Fr1) at Globe Derby Park (2:45.10) beating Didmeselfamischief in NR 44 to 49 on April 4 at $2 at the bell was 4th-6.2. Must be considered in this sort of form.
Last Starts 2 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/10 | 04/04/2026 | 7 | NR 44 to 49 | $8,000.00 | Globe Derby | 2230m | Neutral | Wayne Hill | 1:59.2 | 1 |
| 6.4L | $2.00 |
| 5/10 | 28/03/2026 | 5 | NR up to 49 | $15,000.00 | Globe Derby | 1800m | Neutral | Dean Girardi | 1:58.2 | 1 |
| 17.8L | $13.00 |
| 1/9 | 23/03/2026 | 6 | NR 43 to 48 | $3,500.00 | Globe Derby | 1800m | Neutral | Wayne Hill | 1:57.4 | 6 |
| 4.9L | $6.50 |
| 2/6 | 17/03/2026 | 6 | NR up to 49 | $3,500.00 | Port Pirie | 1609m | Neutral | Wayne Hill | 2:00.0 | 3 |
| 5.0L | $2.15 |
| 3/10 | 11/03/2026 | 7 | NR 43 to 47 | $3,500.00 | Globe Derby | 1800m | Neutral | Dean Girardi | 1:59.5 | 4 |
| 7.2L | $7.50 |
| 2/9 | 04/03/2026 | 5 | NR 43 to 46 | $5,000.00 | Gawler | 2070m | Neutral | Wayne Hill | 1:58.1 | 2 |
| 6.2L | $3.20 |
| 4/9 | 27/02/2026 | 10 | NR 50 to 55 | $6,000.00 | Ararat | 1790m | Neutral | Jack Laugher | 1:55.4 | 2 |
| 25.2L | $10.00 |
| 2/7 | 07/11/2022 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bendigo | 2150m | Katie Crockett | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 | ||
| 2/4 | 31/10/2022 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bendigo | 2150m | Katie Crockett | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 |

Driver: Jack Laugher
Stats
Comments
Last start was driven from back in the field when 8th (Fr4) over 1790m after racing wide at this track, beaten 20 m by Shes Poppy (2:12.40) in NR 47 to 51 on March 27 at $8.50. Two runs back 3rd (Sr1) over 1790m at this track, at the bell was 5th-11.4 beaten 4.5 m by Diamond Krusher (2:12.10) in NR up to 50 on March 20 at $9.50. Hard to have.
Last Starts 10 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/11 | 27/03/2026 | 7 | NR 47 to 51 | $6,000.00 | Mildura | 1790m | Neutral | Liam Older | 1:59.0 | 4 |
| 20.8L | $8.50 |
| 3/11 | 20/03/2026 | 10 | NR up to 50 | $6,000.00 | Mildura | 1790m | Neutral | Jack Laugher | 1:58.7 | 1 |
| 4.4L | $9.50 |
| 4/8 | 10/03/2026 | 13 | NR 47 to 51 | $6,000.00 | Mildura | 2190m | Neutral | Jack Laugher | 1:59.7 | 3 |
| 15.3L | $19.00 |
| 5/11 | 25/02/2026 | 7 | NR 45 to 50 | $6,000.00 | Mildura | 2190m | Soft | Jack Laugher | 1:57.2 | 4 |
| 58.6L | $12.00 |
| 3/8 | 18/02/2026 | 7 | 0-1 WIN | $6,000.00 | Mildura | 1790m | Neutral | Jack Laugher | 1:59.9 | 1 |
| 4.8L | $3.40 |
| 2/7 | 11/02/2026 | 7 | 0-3 WINS | $6,000.00 | Mildura | 1790m | Neutral | Jack Laugher | 2:01.0 | 2 |
| 3.0L | $3.10 |
| 2/4 | 05/01/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Mildura | 1790m | S M Osborn | 0 |
| 35L | $0.00 | ||
| 6/6 | 17/11/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Mildura | 1790m | S M Osborn | 0 |
| 0.2L | $0.00 |

Driver: Alex Ashwood
Stats
Comments
Last start 7th (Fr2) over 1790m at this track, at the bell was 4th-6.6 beaten 19 m by Shes Poppy (2:12.40) in NR 47 to 51 on March 27 at $3.90. At his previous start 11th (Fr5) over 2190m after racing wide at this track well beaten by Wicked Confession (2:39.50) in NR 45 to 50 on February 25 at $26. Keep him in mind.
Last Starts 10 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/11 | 27/03/2026 | 30 | NR 47 to 51 | $6,000.00 | Mildura | 1790m | Neutral | Alex Ashwood | 1:59.0 | 2 |
| 19.2L | $3.90 |
| 2/2 | 16/03/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Mildura | 2190m | Andrew Vozlic | 0 |
| 7L | $0.00 | ||
| 11/11 | 25/02/2026 | 7 | NR 45 to 50 | $6,000.00 | Mildura | 2190m | Soft | Connor Clarke | 1:57.2 | 5 |
| 167.8L | $26.00 |
| 5/10 | 18/02/2026 | 14 | NR up to 49 | $4,000.00 | Mildura | 2190m | Neutral | Alex Ashwood | 2:00.9 | 5 |
| 16.1L | $2.50 |
| 5/8 | 04/02/2026 | 12 | NR 47 to 51 | $6,000.00 | Mildura | 2190m | Neutral | Alex Ashwood | 1:59.8 | 5 |
| 20.8L | $10.00 |
| 5/10 | 23/01/2026 | 10 | NR 40 to 49 | $4,000.00 | Mildura | 2190m | Neutral | Alex Ashwood | 1:57.4 | 5 |
| 20.7L | $4.40 |
| 4/10 | 13/01/2026 | 14 | NR 45 to 49 | $5,000.00 | Swan Hill | 1750m | Neutral | Alex Ashwood | 1:56.2 | 2 |
| 6.7L | $3.10 |
| 2/6 | 17/11/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Mildura | 1790m | Andrew Vozlic | 0 |
| 0.2L | $0.00 |