Mildura Race 2 - Club Merbein Pace Final
THE ART OF SUCCESS (11) was beaten into second as a hot favourite in her first two starts off a spell but got the win she deserved last start at this circuit and distance, coming from this row and arriving 9 metres ahead of the runner-up. Draws wider but is race fit now so can strike again. RONZEL MICKY (3) continued a strong run of recent form and deserved her victory last start, leading and scoring by 1.4 metres at this circuit and distance. Should push forward again from this nice draw so is capable of another big performance. MAGGACIS (7) broke when fourth last time but won three in a row here prior, two of those when off this barrier. Worth another chance. ROYAL SAXON (2) led and stuck on when runner-up to The Art of Success last start. Draws to be competitive again.

Driver: Ellen Tormey
Stats
Comments
Meets The Art Of Success again; when 25 metres fifth at this track over 1790m in a NR 49 to 53 race on April 7. Facing a difficult assignment.
Last Starts 3 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/8 | 07/04/2026 | 11 | NR 49 to 53 | $6,000.00 | Mildura | 1790m | Neutral | Ellen Tormey | 1:57.8 | 1 |
| 26.2L | $71.00 |
| 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 |
| 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: Jack Laugher
Stats
Comments
Improved last start with a game effort when 2nd (Fr3) over 1790m after showing early speed at this track was leading by 1.6 at the bell, beaten 9 m by The Art Of Success (2:11.10) in NR 49 to 53 on April 7 at $34. Draws for a good showing.
Last Starts 3 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/8 | 07/04/2026 | 28 | NR 49 to 53 | $6,000.00 | Mildura | 1790m | Neutral | Jack Laugher | 1:57.8 | 3 |
| 9.4L | $34.00 |
| 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 |
| 3/4 | 12/10/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Maryborough | 2190m | M Hayes | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 |

Driver: Lochie Cook
Stats
Comments
Going well. Last start by 1.4 m (Fr1) at this track (2:13.50) beating Always On Safari in NR 49 to 53 on April 7 at $6 at the bell was leading 0.8. Capable of going well again.
Last Starts 3 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/7 | 07/04/2026 | 7 | NR 49 to 53 | $6,000.00 | Mildura | 1790m | Neutral | Jack Laugher | 2:00.0 | 1 |
| 1.4L | $6.00 |
| 5/6 | 31/03/2026 | 4 | NR up to 50 | $6,000.00 | Swan Hill | 1750m | Neutral | Ellen Tormey | 1:56.5 | 6 |
| 6.9L | $11.00 |
| 3/11 | 27/03/2026 | 17 | NR 47 to 51 | $6,000.00 | Mildura | 1790m | Neutral | Jack Laugher | 1:59.0 | 2 |
| 13.0L | $12.00 |
| 2/9 | 10/03/2026 | 13 | NR up to 50 | $6,000.00 | Mildura | 2190m | Neutral | Jack Laugher | 2:01.6 | 2 |
| 10.2L | $3.90 |
| 9/11 | 25/02/2026 | 7 | NR 50 to 64 | $7,000.00 | Mildura | 1790m | Soft | Jack Laugher | 1:57.1 | 4 |
| 30.2L | $19.00 |
| 1/10 | 18/02/2026 | 7 | NR up to 49 | $4,000.00 | Mildura | 2190m | Neutral | Jack Laugher | 2:00.9 | 4 |
| 5.2L | $2.80 |
| 2/7 | 06/05/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Mildura | 2190m | D J Locke | 0 |
| 3L | $0.00 | ||
| 5/5 | 23/11/2022 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Mildura | 1790m | D J Locke | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 |

Driver: Corey Johnson
Stats
Comments
Last start 3rd (Fr2) over 1790m at this track, at the bell was 3rd-3.8 beaten 5 m by Ronzel Micky (2:13.50) in NR 49 to 53 on April 7 at $14. Two runs back 6th (Fr2) over 1790m at this track was 5th-8 at the bell, beaten 11 m by Hooklineandsinker (2:11.00) in NR 52 to 56 on March 27 at $19. Not keen.
Last Starts 3 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/7 | 07/04/2026 | 11 | NR 49 to 53 | $6,000.00 | Mildura | 1790m | Neutral | Corey Johnson | 2:00.0 | 2 |
| 4.9L | $14.00 |
| 6/9 | 27/03/2026 | 7 | NR 52 to 56 | $6,000.00 | Mildura | 1790m | Neutral | Ryan Backhouse | 1:57.8 | 2 |
| 11.2L | $19.00 |
| 4/11 | 20/03/2026 | 10 | NR up to 50 | $6,000.00 | Mildura | 1790m | Neutral | Corey Johnson | 1:58.7 | 5 |
| 4.4L | $11.00 |
| 1/9 | 10/03/2026 | 13 | NR up to 50 | $6,000.00 | Mildura | 2190m | Neutral | Corey Johnson | 2:01.6 | 5 |
| 10.2L | $7.50 |
| 2/9 | 25/02/2026 | 7 | NR up to 50 | $6,000.00 | Mildura | 1790m | Soft | Corey Johnson | 2:00.6 | 5 |
| 10.8L | $3.50 |
| 1/11 | 18/02/2026 | 7 | NR up to 45 | $7,000.00 | Mildura | 2190m | Neutral | Corey Johnson | 1:59.1 | 1 |
| 1.8L | $5.00 |
| 3/6 | 17/11/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Mildura | 1790m | D J Weinert | 0 |
| 2.2L | $0.00 | ||
| 4/4 | 28/08/2022 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Mildura | 1790m | D J Weinert | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 |

Driver: Alex Ashwood
Stats
Comments
Last start 5th (Fr4) over 1790m at this track was 2nd-0.8 at the bell, beaten 12 m by Ronzel Micky (2:13.50) in NR 49 to 53 on April 7 at $1.85. Before that, 7th (Fr4) over 1790m after showing early speed at this track, at the bell was 3rd-4 beaten 11 m by Hooklineandsinker (2:11.00) in NR 52 to 56 on March 27 at $4.40. Consider.
Last Starts 3 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/7 | 07/04/2026 | 11 | NR 49 to 53 | $6,000.00 | Mildura | 1790m | Neutral | Alex Ashwood | 2:00.0 | 4 |
| 12.6L | $1.85 |
| 7/9 | 27/03/2026 | 7 | NR 52 to 56 | $6,000.00 | Mildura | 1790m | Neutral | Alex Ashwood | 1:57.8 | 4 |
| 11.9L | $4.40 |
| 6/9 | 20/03/2026 | 5 | NR 51 to 55 | $6,000.00 | Mildura | 2190m | Neutral | Alex Ashwood | 1:57.1 | 1 |
| 25.4L | $4.60 |
| 2/11 | 15/03/2026 | 5 | NR up to 59 | $12,000.00 | Charlton | 1609m | Neutral | Alex Ashwood | 1:56.0 | 3 |
| 1.4L | $23.00 |
| 3/10 | 10/03/2026 | 13 | NR up to 59 | $6,000.00 | Mildura | 1790m | Neutral | Alex Ashwood | 1:55.4 | 3 |
| 17.6L | $3.40 |
| 5/11 | 25/02/2026 | 7 | NR 50 to 64 | $7,000.00 | Mildura | 1790m | Soft | Alex Ashwood | 1:57.1 | 6 |
| 15.2L | $12.00 |
| 4/6 | 17/07/2023 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Mildura | 1790m | A P Vozlic | 0 |
| 59.6L | $0.00 | ||
| 3/8 | 10/10/2021 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Globe Derby | 1800m | M J Whelan | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 |

Driver: Aaron Dunn
Stats
Comments
Last start 4th (Fr5) over 1790m at this track beaten 24 m by The Art Of Success (2:11.10) in NR 49 to 53 on April 7 at $31. Two runs back ran on from midfield and won by 5 m 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. Can bounce back.
Last Starts 3 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/8 | 07/04/2026 | 11 | NR 49 to 53 | $6,000.00 | Mildura | 1790m | Neutral | Jackie Barker | 1:57.8 | 5 |
| 24.7L | $31.00 |
| 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 |
| 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: Luke Dunne
Stats
Comments
Fair performance when beaten by 5.5 m finishing third behind Hooklineandsinker at this track over 1790m in a NR 52 to 56 on March 27 at $5.50. Then a handy effort when beaten by 1.4 m finishing second behind Ronzel Micky at this track over 1790m in a NR 49 to 53 on April 7 at $8.50. Go well again.
Last Starts 3 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/7 | 07/04/2026 | 11 | NR 49 to 53 | $6,000.00 | Mildura | 1790m | Neutral | Luke Dunne | 2:00.0 | 1 |
| 1.4L | $8.50 |
| 3/9 | 27/03/2026 | 7 | NR 52 to 56 | $6,000.00 | Mildura | 1790m | Neutral | Luke Dunne | 1:57.8 | 1 |
| 5.6L | $5.50 |
| 5/11 | 20/03/2026 | 30 | 0-3 WINs | $6,000.00 | Mildura | 1790m | Neutral | Luke Dunne | 1:58.8 | 4 |
| 14.7L | $4.20 |
| 7/10 | 18/02/2026 | 7 | NR 50 to 55 | $6,000.00 | Mildura | 1790m | Neutral | Luke Dunne | 1:56.8 | 1 |
| 15.6L | $6.00 |
| 3/11 | 11/02/2026 | 19 | NR 50 to 55 | $6,000.00 | Mildura | 2190m | Neutral | Luke Dunne | 2:00.5 | 3 |
| 5.5L | $4.20 |
| 2/8 | 23/01/2026 | 11 | NR 50 to 59 | $6,000.00 | Mildura | 2190m | Neutral | Luke Dunne | 1:58.1 | 1 |
| 9.1L | $9.50 |
| 1/6 | 29/07/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Melton | 1720m | Good | S J P O'sullivan | 0 |
| 0.2L | $0.00 | |
| 3/4 | 24/02/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Leeton | 1758m | Good | R W Maguire | 0 |
| 2L | $0.00 |

Driver: Ben Xiriha
Stats
Comments
4th (Sr2) over 1790m at this track, at the bell was 5th-8.2 beaten 6 m by Ronzel Micky (2:13.50) in NR 49 to 53 on April 7 at $9. Before that was well back in the run when 4th (Fr6) over 1790m after racing wide at this track, at the bell was 9th-13 beaten 6 m by Hooklineandsinker (2:11.00) in NR 52 to 56 on March 27 at $34. Cannot enthuse.
Last Starts 3 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/7 | 07/04/2026 | 11 | NR 49 to 53 | $6,000.00 | Mildura | 1790m | Neutral | Wayne Hill | 2:00.0 | 2 |
| 6.0L | $9.00 |
| 4/9 | 27/03/2026 | 7 | NR 52 to 56 | $6,000.00 | Mildura | 1790m | Neutral | Liam Older | 1:57.8 | 6 |
| 6.7L | $34.00 |
| 7/9 | 20/03/2026 | 10 | NR 51 to 55 | $6,000.00 | Mildura | 2190m | Neutral | Aaron Dunn | 1:57.1 | 4 |
| 33.8L | $11.00 |
| 6/10 | 10/03/2026 | 13 | NR up to 59 | $6,000.00 | Mildura | 1790m | Neutral | Wayne Hill | 1:55.4 | 5 |
| 29.0L | $23.00 |
| 4/11 | 25/02/2026 | 7 | NR 50 to 64 | $7,000.00 | Mildura | 1790m | Soft | Wayne Hill | 1:57.1 | 2 |
| 14.3L | $41.00 |
| 8/8 | 18/02/2026 | 7 | NR 50 to 55 | $6,000.00 | Mildura | 1790m | Neutral | Michael Francis | 1:58.5 | 2 |
| 37.8L | $71.00 |
| 1/6 | 19/01/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Mildura | 2190m | Michael Francis | 0 |
| 1L | $0.00 | ||
| 3/4 | 05/01/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Mildura | 1790m | Michael Francis | 0 |
| 71L | $0.00 |

Driver: Ryan Backhouse
Stats
Comments
Last start 3rd (Sr3) over 1790m at this track, at the bell was 3rd-8 beaten 19 m by The Art Of Success (2:11.10) in NR 49 to 53 on April 7 at $26. Two runs back 8th (Sr3) over 1790m at this track, at the bell was 7th-9.4 beaten 19 m by Hooklineandsinker (2:11.00) in NR 52 to 56 on March 27 at $10. Unlikely to threaten in this tougher assignment.
Last Starts 3 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/8 | 07/04/2026 | 11 | NR 49 to 53 | $6,000.00 | Mildura | 1790m | Neutral | Ryan Backhouse | 1:57.8 | 3 |
| 19.5L | $26.00 |
| 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 |

Driver: Mark Pitt
Stats
Comments
Going well. Last start on the speed and boxed on steadily; won by 9 m as favourite (Sr1) at this track (2:11.10) beating Royal Saxon in NR 49 to 53 on April 7 at $1.07 at the bell was 2nd-1.6. Form excellent and looks tough to stop.
Last Starts 3 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/8 | 07/04/2026 | 11 | NR 49 to 53 | $6,000.00 | Mildura | 1790m | Neutral | Mark Pitt | 1:57.8 | 1 |
| 9.4L | $1.07 |
| 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
Last start 6th (Sr2) over 1790m at this track, beaten 30 m by The Art Of Success (2:11.10) in NR 49 to 53 on April 7 at $11. Two runs back broke in score up and was out of position at the start 9th (Sr3) over 2150m at Bendigo beaten 30 m by Vincent Grange (2:36.40) in 0-1 WIN on July 23 at $9. May improve.
Last Starts 3 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/8 | 07/04/2026 | 258 | NR 49 to 53 | $6,000.00 | Mildura | 1790m | Neutral | Ryan Sanderson | 1:57.8 | 2 |
| 29.4L | $11.00 |
| 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 |