Mildura Race 4 - Club Merbein Pace (1St Heat)
THE ART OF SUCCESS (7) has raced two times this prep and has been runner-up on on each occasion. Missed by a nose fresh then turned in yet another strong performance last start when she came from wider on this row at Terang. Race fit now and looks well placed. MAGGACIS (6) broke in the run and raced wide but recovered last start to make it three wins on the trot. Only needs to get things right to be in contention again. TOBYS SHOUT (8) has joined a new yard since last seen nine months ago. Placed fresh last time in so can open this campaign with a positive effort. ROCKNROLL LENNY (9) may need luck but is a chance based on a good win at this circuit and distance two runs back.

Driver: Ellen Tormey
Stats
Comments
Last start 2nd (Sr6) over 2190m at this track was 4th-7.4 at the bell, beaten 5 m by Maggacis (2:44.80) in NR up to 45 on March 27 at $7.50. Two runs back ran on from midfield and won by 1.1 m as favourite (Sr2) at this track (2:43.10) beating Keayang Crippa in NR up to 45 on March 20 at $1.60 at the bell was 2nd-7.2. Favour others.
Last Starts 10 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/10 | 27/03/2026 | 7 | NR up to 45 | $7,000.00 | Mildura | 2190m | Neutral | Jack Laugher | 2:01.1 | 6 |
| 4.8L | $7.50 |
| 1/9 | 20/03/2026 | 10 | NR up to 45 | $4,000.00 | Mildura | 2190m | Neutral | Alex Ashwood | 1:59.8 | 2 |
| 1.1L | $1.60 |
| 6/8 | 10/03/2026 | 13 | NR up to 46 | $4,000.00 | Mildura | 2190m | Neutral | Ryan Backhouse | 1:59.8 | 2 |
| 27.3L | $2.90 |
| 7/11 | 25/02/2026 | 7 | NR 45 to 50 | $6,000.00 | Mildura | 2190m | Soft | Luke Dunne | 1:57.2 | 2 |
| 64.5L | $10.00 |
| 3/11 | 18/02/2026 | 7 | NR up to 45 | $7,000.00 | Mildura | 2190m | Neutral | Alex Ashwood | 1:59.1 | 3 |
| 10.9L | $2.00 |
| 1/9 | 11/02/2026 | 7 | NR up to 45 | $4,000.00 | Mildura | 2190m | Neutral | Alex Ashwood | 2:00.1 | 1 |
| 7.9L | $3.00 |
| 2/7 | 17/08/2023 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Shepparton | 2190m | L Sutton | 0 |
| 4L | $0.00 | ||
| 5/8 | 27/10/2022 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Shepparton | 2190m | D Moran | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 |

Driver: Alex Ashwood
Stats
Comments
Last start was driven from back in the field when 9th (Fr5) over 1750m at Swan Hill, at the bell was 9th-15 beaten 19 m by Happenstbabeachboy (2:06.10) in NR 45 to 50 on March 31 at $11. Two runs back won by 1.0 m when quickly away, (Fr4) at this track (2:12.10) beating G B Brave in NR up to 50 on March 20 at $6 at the bell was leading 1.6. Prefer in something a bit easier.
Last Starts 6 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9/9 | 31/03/2026 | 11 | NR 45 to 50 | $6,000.00 | Swan Hill | 1750m | Neutral | Alex Ashwood | 1:55.9 | 5 |
| 19.0L | $11.00 |
| 1/11 | 20/03/2026 | 10 | NR up to 50 | $6,000.00 | Mildura | 1790m | Neutral | Alex Ashwood | 1:58.7 | 4 |
| 1.0L | $6.00 |
| 4/8 | 10/03/2026 | 13 | NR up to 46 | $4,000.00 | Mildura | 2190m | Neutral | Alex Ashwood | 1:59.8 | 3 |
| 15.4L | $4.40 |
| 1/9 | 25/02/2026 | 7 | NR up to 50 | $6,000.00 | Mildura | 1790m | Soft | Alex Ashwood | 2:00.6 | 4 |
| 10.8L | $3.60 |
| 3/10 | 18/02/2026 | 7 | NR up to 49 | $4,000.00 | Mildura | 2190m | Neutral | Luke Dunne | 2:00.9 | 2 |
| 6.0L | $16.00 |
| 8/9 | 11/02/2026 | 7 | NR up to 45 | $4,000.00 | Mildura | 2190m | Neutral | Ryan Backhouse | 2:00.1 | 6 |
| 51.6L | $15.00 |
| 2/6 | 19/05/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Mildura | 2190m | Andrew Vozlic | 0 |
| 6L | $0.00 | ||
| 3/5 | 15/12/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Horsham | 2200m | Andrew Vozlic | 0 |
| 4.5L | $0.00 |

Driver: Jack Laugher
Stats
Comments
Last start 6th (Fr4) over 2190m after showing early speed and racing wide at this track, beaten 25 m by Watchtheclock (2:42.90) in NR 47 to 51 on March 10 at $3. At the start before 6th (Fr2) over 1790m at this track, at the bell was 7th-10.8 beaten 18 m by Foxy Two Gloves (2:10.30) in NR 50 to 64 on February 25 at $4.20. One of the better hopes.
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 | Andrew Vozlic | 0 |
| 5.2L | $0.00 | ||
| 6/8 | 10/03/2026 | 13 | NR 47 to 51 | $6,000.00 | Mildura | 2190m | Neutral | Ryan Backhouse | 1:59.7 | 4 |
| 25.9L | $3.00 |
| 6/11 | 25/02/2026 | 7 | NR 50 to 64 | $7,000.00 | Mildura | 1790m | Soft | Connor Clarke | 1:57.1 | 2 |
| 18.0L | $4.20 |
| 3/10 | 18/02/2026 | 7 | NR 50 to 55 | $6,000.00 | Mildura | 1790m | Neutral | Ryan Backhouse | 1:56.8 | 4 |
| 8.9L | $1.70 |
| 1/9 | 11/02/2026 | 7 | NR up to 49 | $4,000.00 | Mildura | 1790m | Neutral | Ryan Backhouse | 1:58.1 | 5 |
| 5.4L | $1.33 |
| 2/8 | 04/02/2026 | 12 | NR 47 to 51 | $6,000.00 | Mildura | 2190m | Neutral | Luke Dunne | 1:59.8 | 2 |
| 0.1L | $1.30 |
| 1/10 | 23/01/2026 | 11 | NR 40 to 49 | $4,000.00 | Mildura | 2190m | Neutral | Ryan Backhouse | 1:57.4 | 1 |
| 16.8L | $2.15 |
| 3/4 | 12/10/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Maryborough | 2190m | M Hayes | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 | ||
| 2/6 | 01/06/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Maryborough | 2190m | R Clarke | 0 |
| 3L | $0.00 |

Driver: Luke Dunne
Stats
Comments
Last start 5th (Sr5) over 1790m at this track, at the bell was 7th-14.8 beaten 16 m by Shes Poppy (2:12.40) in NR 47 to 51 on March 27 at $26. Two runs back won by a nose as favourite after showing early speed, (Fr3) at this track (2:11.60) beating Apology Accepted in NR up to 45 on February 4 at $1.55 at the bell was 2nd-0.4. Unlikely to threaten.
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 | 51 | NR 47 to 51 | $6,000.00 | Mildura | 1790m | Neutral | Luke Dunne | 1:59.0 | 5 |
| 16.0L | $26.00 |
| 1/9 | 04/02/2026 | 12 | NR up to 45 | $7,000.00 | Mildura | 1790m | Neutral | Luke Dunne | 1:58.3 | 3 |
| 0.1L | $1.55 |
| 1/10 | 23/01/2026 | 10 | NR up to 45 | $4,000.00 | Mildura | 1790m | Neutral | Luke Dunne | 1:59.7 | 2 |
| 12.6L | $1.80 |
| 8/10 | 13/01/2026 | 14 | NR 45 to 49 | $5,000.00 | Swan Hill | 1750m | Neutral | Luke Dunne | 1:56.2 | 3 |
| 26.9L | $6.00 |
| 4/8 | 30/12/2025 | 4 | NR up to 49 | $4,000.00 | Mildura | 2190m | Neutral | Luke Dunne | 1:59.7 | 4 |
| 4.1L | $5.50 |
| 8/8 | 26/12/2025 | 16 | NR 40 to 49 | $4,000.00 | Mildura | 1790m | Neutral | Luke Dunne | 1:59.1 | 5 |
| 15.9L | $11.00 |
| 1/4 | 01/12/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Mildura | 1750m | Boris Devcic | 0 |
| 25L | $0.00 | ||
| 1/4 | 18/08/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Mildura | 2190m | Luke Watson | 0 |
| 3L | $0.00 |

Driver: Jackie Barker
Stats
Comments
Brings the right form to the table. Ran on from midfield and posted a big 5 m win as favourite hunging in on scoring up, (Sr5) at this track (2:44.80) beating Apology Accepted in NR up to 45 on March 27 at $1.50 at the bell was leading 4. Two runs back came from midfield and won by 25 m as favourite hunging in on scoring up, (Sr1) at this track (2:42.90) beating Grenade in NR up to 45 on March 20 at $1.20 at the bell was leading 2.4. Well placed, should prove hard to beat.
Last Starts 10 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/10 | 27/03/2026 | 7 | NR up to 45 | $7,000.00 | Mildura | 2190m | Neutral | Alex Ashwood | 2:01.1 | 5 |
| 4.8L | $1.50 |
| 1/7 | 20/03/2026 | 10 | NR up to 45 | $4,000.00 | Mildura | 2190m | Neutral | Alex Ashwood | 1:59.7 | 1 |
| 25.3L | $1.20 |
| 1/8 | 10/03/2026 | 27 | NR up to 46 | $4,000.00 | Mildura | 2190m | Neutral | Alex Ashwood | 2:00.1 | 1 |
| 29.2L | $2.80 |
| 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 |
| 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: Mark Pitt
Stats
Comments
Solid run when a close second after being driven well back, behind Keayang Sweetheart at Geelong over 1609m in a NR up to 55 on March 13 at $1.70. Then a handy effort when beaten by 5 m finishing second behind Morris Brown at Terang over 1680m in a NR up to 55 on March 27 at $1.55. Strong winning hope.
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 | 14 | NR up to 55 | $8,000.00 | Terang | 1680m | Neutral | Jackie Barker | 1:54.5 | 4 |
| 5.0L | $1.55 |
| 2/6 | 13/03/2026 | 351 | NR up to 55 | $6,000.00 | Geelong | 1609m | Neutral | Jackie Barker | 1:54.7 | 5 |
| 0.1L | $1.70 |
| 1/3 | 24/02/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Ballarat | 1710m | Allan Mcdonough | 0 |
| 0.2L | $0.00 | ||
| 1/7 | 27/03/2025 | - | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Kilmore | 1690m | Neutral | Jackie Barker | 1:57.2 | 2 |
| 13.5L | $1.12 |
| 2/6 | 25/02/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Ballarat | 2200m | Good | Allan Mcdonough | 0 |
| 2L | $0.00 |

Driver: Ryan Sanderson
Stats
Comments
Resuming after nine months off the scene. Finished off last preparation when well beaten into ninth behind Vincent Grange at Bendigo over 2150m in a 0-1 WIN on July 23 at $9. Plenty to like about his prospects.
Last Starts 257 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9/9 | 23/07/2025 | 8 | 0-1 WIN | $8,000.00 | Bendigo | 2150m | Neutral | Jason Lee | 1:57.1 | 3 |
| 28.2L | $9.00 |
| 3/11 | 15/07/2025 | 259 | 0-1 WIN | $6,000.00 | Shepparton | 2190m | Neutral | Ryan Sanderson | 1:59.2 | 2 |
| 0.3L | $4.40 |
| 2/6 | 03/07/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Shepparton | 2190m | Mark Pitt | 0 |
| 5L | $0.00 | ||
| 2/4 | 26/06/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Cobram | 2170m | R Sanderson | 0 |
| 15L | $0.00 | ||
| 1/9 | 29/10/2024 | 13 | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Bendigo | 1650m | Neutral | Nathan Jack | 2:00.8 | 5 |
| 2.0L | $3.60 |
| 2/9 | 16/10/2024 | 7 | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Bendigo | 1650m | Neutral | Nathan Jack | 1:57.2 | 7 |
| 2.1L | $19.00 |
| 5/6 | 09/10/2024 | 9 | 0-1 WIN | $6,000.00 | Bendigo | 2150m | Neutral | Nathan Jack | 1:59.0 | 2 |
| 12.7L | $16.00 |
| 5/10 | 30/09/2024 | 12 | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Cobram | 1670m | Neutral | M R Lee | 1:57.1 | 4 |
| 9.0L | $14.00 |

Driver: Ryan Backhouse
Stats
Comments
Failed to impress last start; 8th (Sr3) over 1790m at this track was 7th-9.4 at the bell, beaten 19 m by Hooklineandsinker (2:11.00) in NR 52 to 56 on March 27 at $10. Showed ability the run before when he won by 7 m as favourite when quickly away, (Fr4) at this track (2:12.10) beating Indianas Son in 0-3 WINs on March 20 at $2.40 at the bell was leading 0.4. Sure to be about the money.
Last Starts 10 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/9 | 27/03/2026 | 7 | NR 52 to 56 | $6,000.00 | Mildura | 1790m | Neutral | Wayne Hill | 1:57.8 | 3 |
| 19.5L | $10.00 |
| 1/11 | 20/03/2026 | 10 | 0-3 WINs | $6,000.00 | Mildura | 1790m | Neutral | Wayne Hill | 1:58.8 | 4 |
| 7.1L | $2.40 |
| 2/8 | 10/03/2026 | 74 | NR 47 to 51 | $6,000.00 | Mildura | 2190m | Neutral | Wayne Hill | 1:59.7 | 5 |
| 9.0L | $51.00 |
| 1/4 | 25/02/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Mildura | 2190m | Boris Devcic | 0 |
| 19L | $0.00 | ||
| 2/4 | 18/02/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Mildura | 2190m | Boris Devcic | 0 |
| 12L | $0.00 | ||
| 2/8 | 26/12/2025 | 23 | 0-3 WINS | $6,000.00 | Mildura | 2190m | Neutral | Wayne Hill | 2:00.1 | 1 |
| 13.6L | $9.50 |
| 5/8 | 03/12/2025 | 7 | 0-3 WINS | $6,000.00 | Mildura | 1790m | Neutral | Wayne Hill | 1:59.8 | 2 |
| 3.9L | $6.50 |
| 5/7 | 26/11/2025 | 21 | 0-3 WINS | $6,000.00 | Mildura | 2190m | Neutral | Wayne Hill | 2:02.3 | 5 |
| 6.1L | $3.50 |