Mildura Race 3 - Apg Maiden Pace
THE NINJA (7) worked when midfield last start but had looked close to a win prior, filling a minor placing in his previous eight starts. Gets a soft run on the inside of the second line and with luck could break through. XLENDI STAR (8) is a three-year-old gelding from the Tim Mcguigan yard on debut. Draws on the second line but has been trialling well so should be ready to run a big race. TRYAGAINFREDDY (11) is in the mix following a fourth at his most recent appearance at Swan Hill. POSTER ART (1) gets the ace draw for start number two. Strips fitter so may improve.

Driver: Ryan Sanderson
Stats
Comments
Last start 9th (Sr1) over 1790m at this track, beaten 30 m by Bite The Ear Mike (2:13.40) in MAIDEN on March 20 at $34. Before that, 4th (Fr5) over 1800m after showing early speed at Globe Derby Park beaten 30 m by Platinum Dancer (2:14.80) in MAIDEN on February 16 at $3.30. Solid top-three chance.
Last Starts 17 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9/11 | 20/03/2026 | 32 | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Mildura | 1790m | Neutral | Aaron Dunn | 1:59.9 | 1 |
| 29.9L | $34.00 |
| 4/6 | 16/02/2026 | 17 | MAIDEN | $3,500.00 | Globe Derby | 1800m | Neutral | Danielle Hill | 2:00.5 | 5 |
| 31.2L | $3.30 |
| 2/6 | 08/02/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Globe Derby | 1800m | Ryan Hryhorec | 0 |
| 2L | $0.00 | ||
| 11/11 | 30/01/2026 | 224 | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Kate Gath | 2:00.6 | 3 |
| 34.9L | $26.00 |
| 7/8 | 13/01/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Melton | 2240m | Good | Kate Gath | 0 |
| 11.5L | $0.00 | |
| 8/9 | 20/06/2025 | - | MAIDEN | $9,790.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Fast | A R Ruggari | 1:56.9 | 1 |
| 72.8L | $126.00 |

Driver: Luke Sutherland
Stats
Comments
Last start was well back in the run when 7th (Fr6) over 2190m at this track beaten 50 m by Priddy Carson (2:44.50) in MAIDEN on March 27 at $51. Two runs back 4th (Fr2) over 2190m at this track was 5th-8.8 at the bell, beaten 11 m by Itsallgee (2:47.50) in MAIDEN on March 10 at $34. This appears outside his grasp.
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 | 17 | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Mildura | 2190m | Neutral | L R Sutherland | 2:00.9 | 6 |
| 49.6L | $51.00 |
| 4/7 | 10/03/2026 | 20 | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Mildura | 2190m | Neutral | L R Sutherland | 2:03.1 | 2 |
| 11.2L | $34.00 |
| 2/4 | 25/02/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Mildura | 2190m | Wayne Hill | 0 |
| 19L | $0.00 | ||
| 8/8 | 18/02/2026 | 7 | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Mildura | 2190m | Neutral | Jack Laugher | 1:57.4 | 2 |
| 206.1L | $16.00 |
| 3/8 | 11/02/2026 | 19 | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Mildura | 1790m | Neutral | Jack Laugher | 2:01.7 | 2 |
| 6.1L | $23.00 |
| 8/8 | 23/01/2026 | 24 | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Mildura | 2190m | Neutral | Michael Francis | 2:04.8 | 4 |
| 46.6L | $81.00 |
| 7/8 | 30/12/2025 | 4 | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Mildura | 1790m | Neutral | Jack Laugher | 1:58.2 | 4 |
| 48.4L | $34.00 |
| 3/5 | 01/12/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Mildura | 1750m | Michael Francis | 0 |
| 57L | $0.00 |

Driver: Unknown
Stats
Comments
Comes here second-up after three weeks. Lacklustre first-up performance when was driven from back in the field when 9th (Fr4) over 1800m at Globe Derby Park, at the bell was 8th-13.8 beaten 18 m by Meet Me At The Beach (2:15.70) in NR up to 43 on March 16 at $41. May need another run or two.
Last Starts 21 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9/10 | 16/03/2026 | 76 | NR up to 43 | $3,500.00 | Globe Derby | 1800m | Neutral | Corey Johnson | 2:01.3 | 4 |
| 18.7L | $41.00 |
| 8/8 | 30/12/2025 | 14 | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Mildura | 1790m | Neutral | R J Rolfe | 1:58.2 | 1 |
| 242.7L | $101.00 |
| 11/11 | 16/12/2025 | 6 | 0-1 WIN | $6,000.00 | Swan Hill | 1750m | Neutral | R J Rolfe | 1:55.1 | 1 |
| 66.8L | $101.00 |
| 11/11 | 10/12/2025 | 64 | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Mildura | 2190m | Neutral | Michael Francis | 2:02.4 | 3 |
| 120.4L | $101.00 |
| 5/5 | 01/12/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Mildura | 1750m | Michael Francis | 0 |
| 6L | $0.00 | ||
| 9/11 | 07/10/2025 | 14 | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Mildura | 2190m | Neutral | Ryan Backhouse | 2:01.7 | 3 |
| 50.8L | $34.00 |
| 9/10 | 23/09/2025 | 18 | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Mildura | 2190m | Neutral | Ryan Backhouse | 2:01.0 | 4 |
| 72.7L | $41.00 |
| 1/5 | 15/09/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Mildura | 1790m | Andrew Vozlic | 0 |
| 1L | $0.00 |

Driver: Luke Watson
Stats
Comments
Last start 5th (Fr3) over 2190m at this track, beaten 45 m by Priddy Carson (2:44.50) in MAIDEN on March 27 at $41. Two runs back was driven from back in the field when 5th (Fr6) over 2190m at this track, at the bell was 6th-10.6 beaten 19 m by Itsallgee (2:47.50) in MAIDEN on March 10 at $34. Likely to struggle.
Last Starts 10 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/11 | 27/03/2026 | 17 | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Mildura | 2190m | Neutral | Luke Watson | 2:00.9 | 3 |
| 43.6L | $41.00 |
| 5/7 | 10/03/2026 | 13 | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Mildura | 2190m | Neutral | Luke Watson | 2:03.1 | 6 |
| 19.1L | $34.00 |
| 5/7 | 25/02/2026 | 7 | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Mildura | 1790m | Soft | Luke Watson | 1:58.8 | 1 |
| 40.7L | $41.00 |
| 8/8 | 18/02/2026 | 7 | 0-1 WIN | $6,000.00 | Mildura | 1790m | Neutral | Luke Watson | 1:59.9 | 2 |
| 36.9L | $151.00 |
| 7/8 | 11/02/2026 | 57 | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Mildura | 1790m | Neutral | Luke Watson | 2:01.7 | 5 |
| 18.1L | $61.00 |
| 3/4 | 04/02/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Mildura | 1790m | Luke Watson | 0 |
| 57L | $0.00 | ||
| 6/6 | 19/01/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Mildura | 2190m | Luke Watson | 0 |
| 1L | $0.00 | ||
| 9/9 | 16/12/2025 | 14 | MAIDEN | $4,500.00 | Mount Gambier | 1780m | Neutral | Chris Walsh | 2:00.4 | 5 |
| 109.0L | $51.00 |

Driver: Ellen Tormey
Stats
Comments
Last start 8th (Fr1) over 2190m after showing early pace at this track, beaten 55 m by Priddy Carson (2:44.50) in MAIDEN on March 27 at $41. At the run before was driven from back in the field when 7th (Fr5) over 1790m after being wide early at this track, beaten 50 m by Stay Clean (2:12.10) in MAIDEN on February 25 at $21. Not out of the equation.
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 | 30 | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Mildura | 2190m | Neutral | Andrew Vozlic | 2:00.9 | 1 |
| 55.8L | $41.00 |
| 7/7 | 25/02/2026 | 7 | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Mildura | 1790m | Soft | Ellen Tormey | 1:58.8 | 5 |
| 50.4L | $21.00 |
| 7/8 | 18/02/2026 | 7 | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Mildura | 2190m | Neutral | Andrew Vozlic | 1:57.4 | 6 |
| 106.7L | $101.00 |
| 6/8 | 11/02/2026 | 7 | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Mildura | 1790m | Neutral | Andrew Vozlic | 2:01.7 | 4 |
| 16.0L | $26.00 |
| 2/7 | 04/02/2026 | 12 | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Mildura | 2190m | Neutral | Ellen Tormey | 2:00.7 | 1 |
| 8.0L | $17.00 |
| 6/8 | 23/01/2026 | 28 | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Mildura | 2190m | Neutral | Ryan Sanderson | 2:04.8 | 2 |
| 13.1L | $14.00 |
| 1/2 | 01/09/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Ararat | 1750m | Andrew Vozlic | 0 |
| 2L | $0.00 | ||
| 3/6 | 17/03/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Mildura | 1790m | Andrew Vozlic | 0 |
| 6L | $0.00 |

Driver: Luke Dunne
Stats
Comments
Gave plenty of ground last start when well beaten into sixth behind Priddy Carson at this track over 2190m in a MAIDEN on March 27 at $3.30. Performed better the start before with a good run when 2nd (Fr1) over 1790m after showing early pace at this track was 2nd-3.6 at the bell, beaten 8 m by Bite The Ear Mike (2:13.40) in MAIDEN on March 20 at $11. Chief contender.
Last Starts 10 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/11 | 27/03/2026 | 7 | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Mildura | 2190m | Neutral | Jack Laugher | 2:00.9 | 2 |
| 48.5L | $3.30 |
| 2/11 | 20/03/2026 | 10 | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Mildura | 1790m | Neutral | Luke Dunne | 1:59.9 | 1 |
| 8.0L | $11.00 |
| 2/7 | 10/03/2026 | 13 | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Mildura | 2190m | Neutral | Luke Dunne | 2:03.1 | 1 |
| 6.9L | $1.65 |
| 3/7 | 25/02/2026 | 7 | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Mildura | 1790m | Soft | Luke Dunne | 1:58.8 | 2 |
| 25.7L | $4.20 |
| 2/8 | 18/02/2026 | 7 | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Mildura | 2190m | Neutral | Luke Dunne | 1:57.4 | 5 |
| 66.8L | $3.20 |
| 2/8 | 11/02/2026 | 7 | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Mildura | 1790m | Neutral | Luke Dunne | 2:01.7 | 1 |
| 1.1L | $1.65 |
| 4/5 | 18/08/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bendigo | 1650m | Alex Ashwood | 0 |
| 14L | $0.00 | ||
| 4/4 | 04/08/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bendigo | 1650m | Alex Ashwood | 0 |
| 3L | $0.00 |

Driver: Jackie Barker
Stats
Comments
Three-year-old gelding by Follow The Stars out of Five Star Belle on debut. Finished second at Bacchus Marsh in a trial on March 28 over 1940m. A good early push suggests he is ready to run well.
Last Starts 9 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/4 | 28/03/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bacchus Marsh | 1940m | T H Mcguigan | 0 |
| 8L | $0.00 | ||
| 2/6 | 14/03/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bacchus Marsh | 1940m | T H Mcguigan | 0 |
| 8L | $0.00 | ||
| 1/6 | 28/02/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bacchus Marsh | 1940m | T H Mcguigan | 0 |
| 8L | $0.00 |

Driver: Wayne Hill
Stats
Comments
Last start 10th (Sr3) over 2190m at this track well beaten by Priddy Carson (2:44.50) in MAIDEN on March 27 at $71. Two runs back hung in on scoring up, 7th (Fr5) over 1790m at this track beaten 20 m by Bite The Ear Mike (2:13.40) in MAIDEN on March 20 at $31. Hard to make a case on recent form.
Last Starts 7 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/4 | 30/03/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Mildura | 1790m | Cassandra O'brien | 0 |
| 30L | $0.00 | ||
| 10/11 | 27/03/2026 | 7 | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Mildura | 2190m | Neutral | Cassandra O'brien | 2:00.9 | 3 |
| 129.7L | $71.00 |
| 7/11 | 20/03/2026 | - | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Mildura | 1790m | Neutral | Corey Johnson | 1:59.9 | 5 |
| 20.0L | $31.00 |
| 3/4 | 25/02/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Mildura | 2190m | Cassandra O'brien | 0 |
| 35L | $0.00 | ||
| 3/4 | 21/10/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Mildura | 1790m | Cassandra O'brien | 0 |
| 35L | $0.00 |

Driver: Ryan Backhouse
Stats
Comments
Last start 11th (Fr5) over 2190m after showing early pace at this track, well beaten by Priddy Carson (2:44.50) in MAIDEN on March 27 at $19. At the start before 6th (Sr3) over 1790m at this track, at the bell was 4th-8.4 beaten 16 m by Bite The Ear Mike (2:13.40) in MAIDEN on March 20 at $51. Solid top-three chance.
Last Starts 7 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/3 | 30/03/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Mildura | 1790m | K Hughes | 0 |
| 3L | $0.00 | ||
| 11/11 | 27/03/2026 | 7 | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Mildura | 2190m | Neutral | Ryan Backhouse | 2:00.9 | 5 |
| 155.4L | $19.00 |
| 6/11 | 20/03/2026 | 10 | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Mildura | 1790m | Neutral | Ryan Backhouse | 1:59.9 | 3 |
| 16.5L | $51.00 |
| 6/7 | 10/03/2026 | 13 | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Mildura | 2190m | Neutral | Ryan Backhouse | 2:03.1 | 1 |
| 26.6L | $8.50 |
| 2/7 | 25/02/2026 | 7 | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Mildura | 1790m | Soft | Ryan Backhouse | 1:58.8 | 4 |
| 24.0L | $10.00 |
| 3/8 | 18/02/2026 | 7 | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Mildura | 2190m | Neutral | Ryan Backhouse | 1:57.4 | 4 |
| 93.1L | $15.00 |
| 8/8 | 11/02/2026 | 7 | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Mildura | 1790m | Neutral | Ryan Backhouse | 2:01.7 | 3 |
| 18.7L | $11.00 |
| 4/4 | 03/11/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Mildura | 2190m | Kathy Watson | 0 |
| 55L | $0.00 | ||
| 3/5 | 05/05/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Mildura | 1790m | J L Kerridge | 0 |
| 18L | $0.00 |

Driver: Connor Clarke
Stats
Comments
Last start 4th (Fr1) over 2240m at Swan Hill, at the bell was 5th-9.9 beaten 11 m by Ozzie Pearl (2:45.60) in 0-1 WIN on March 31 at $61. Before that, 5th (Fr2) over 2100m at Charlton beaten 19 m by Major Roy (2:31.80) in MAIDEN on March 15 at $41. Nicely placed to take this out.
Last Starts 6 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/8 | 31/03/2026 | 16 | 0-1 WIN | $6,000.00 | Swan Hill | 2240m | Neutral | Luke Dunne | 1:59.0 | 1 |
| 11.3L | $61.00 |
| 5/9 | 15/03/2026 | 27 | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Charlton | 2100m | Neutral | Connor Clarke | 1:56.3 | 2 |
| 19.2L | $41.00 |
| 8/8 | 16/02/2026 | 14 | NR up to 35 | $4,000.00 | Charlton | 2100m | Neutral | Connor Clarke | 1:59.8 | 3 |
| 27.1L | $14.00 |
| 6/9 | 02/02/2026 | 14 | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Charlton | 1609m | Neutral | Connor Clarke | 1:57.9 | 7 |
| 36.0L | $151.00 |
| 6/10 | 19/01/2026 | 6 | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Charlton | 1609m | Neutral | Connor Clarke | 1:57.8 | 1 |
| 9.4L | $15.00 |
| 10/11 | 13/01/2026 | 8 | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Swan Hill | 1750m | Neutral | Ryan Backhouse | 1:58.9 | 5 |
| 28.5L | $21.00 |
| 2/6 | 19/11/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Mildura | 1790m | Dean Peters | 0 |
| 25L | $0.00 | ||
| 1/4 | 04/11/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Mildura | 2190m | Dean Peters | 0 |
| 0.2L | $0.00 |

Driver: Alex Ashwood
Stats
Comments
Last start was driven from back in the field when 7th (Fr6) over 1750m at Swan Hill beaten 24 m by Steel Miki (2:12.50) in MAIDEN on March 31 at $51. Two runs back broke in score up and was out of position at the start 10th (Sr5) over 1790m at this track beaten 30 m by Bite The Ear Mike (2:13.40) in MAIDEN on March 20 at $71. Hard to make a case on recent form.
Last Starts 6 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/7 | 31/03/2026 | 11 | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Swan Hill | 1750m | Neutral | Alex Ashwood | 2:01.8 | 6 |
| 24.4L | $51.00 |
| 10/11 | 20/03/2026 | 30 | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Mildura | 1790m | Neutral | Alex Ashwood | 1:59.9 | 5 |
| 30.1L | $71.00 |
| 4/8 | 18/02/2026 | 7 | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Mildura | 2190m | Neutral | Connor Clarke | 1:57.4 | 2 |
| 99.4L | $10.00 |
| 4/8 | 11/02/2026 | 22 | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Mildura | 1790m | Neutral | Connor Clarke | 2:01.7 | 3 |
| 10.1L | $23.00 |
| 8/9 | 20/01/2026 | 9 | MAIDEN | $5,000.00 | Mount Gambier | 1780m | Neutral | David Drury | 2:02.2 | 3 |
| 33.9L | $10.00 |
| 11/12 | 11/01/2026 | 6 | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Hamilton | 1660m | Fast | David Drury | 1:56.5 | 5 |
| 170.4L | $16.00 |
| 3/4 | 21/07/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Geelong | 2100m | P A Warnock | 0 |
| 30L | $0.00 | ||
| 3/6 | 23/06/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Geelong | 2100m | P A Warnock | 0 |
| 20L | $0.00 |