Mildura Race 4 - Club Merbein Pace
ANDRETTI (4) settled handy then found the lead and closed the race off too well to take out a 2190m race at Shepparton last start, putting an impressive 14 metres on his nearest rival. This looks a sterner test than last time but he is capable of saluting again. LITTLE WONDER (5) settled in the leading division then assumed control and defied all challengers to score again in a 2190m race at this track last start, arriving 4.5 metres ahead of her rivals. Leading hope in a similar assignment. ROYAL SAXON (3) finished fifth last start over 2190m at this venue. Generally runs very well at this circuit so can play a big role. AVOCA BLUES (6) is in the mix after turning in a better effort last start to finish second at this course over 2190m. Top-three credentials.

Driver: Luke Sutherland
Stats
Comments
Didn't do much last time out, was well back in the run when 7th (Fr5) over 2190m at this track, beaten 22 m by Nevs Dream (2:43.40) on May 29 at $23. Before that was well back in the run when 8th (Fr5) over 1790m at this track, at the bell was 8th-21.7 beaten 13 m by Nevs Dream (2:10.70) on May 22 at $26. Others are preferred.
Last Starts 13 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/7 | 29/05/2026 | 7 | NR 56 to 64 | $7,000.00 | Mildura | 2190m | Neutral | Luke Sutherland | 2:00.1 | 5 |
| 22.2L | $23.00 |
| 8/8 | 22/05/2026 | 7 | NR 57 to 64 | $7,000.00 | Mildura | 1790m | Neutral | Luke Sutherland | 1:57.5 | 5 |
| 13.7L | $26.00 |
| 7/11 | 15/05/2026 | 49 | NR 56 to 64 | $7,000.00 | Mildura | 2190m | Neutral | Luke Sutherland | 1:59.8 | 3 |
| 12.2L | $31.00 |
| 8/9 | 27/03/2026 | 7 | NR 57 to 64 | $7,000.00 | Mildura | 2190m | Neutral | Connor Clarke | 1:56.5 | 1 |
| 59.5L | $4.00 |
| 3/9 | 20/03/2026 | 10 | NR 56 to 64 | $7,000.00 | Mildura | 1790m | Neutral | Connor Clarke | 1:56.3 | 2 |
| 2.7L | $7.50 |
| 1/8 | 10/03/2026 | 13 | NR 57 to 66 | $7,000.00 | Mildura | 2190m | Neutral | Corey Johnson | 1:58.3 | 1 |
| 0.1L | $2.60 |
| 3/6 | 23/12/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Mildura | 2190m | D J Locke | 0 |
| 15L | $0.00 | ||
| 1/5 | 06/11/2023 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Albion Park | 1660m | Good | A R Garrard | 0 |
| 5L | $0.00 |

Driver: Reagan Clarke
Stats
Comments
Last start 6th (Sr3) over 2190m at this track was 7th-10.4 at the bell, beaten 9 m by Little Wonder (2:43.00) on June 5 at $13. Before that, 5th (Fr1) over 1790m at this track, beaten 21 m by Dallas Miki (2:09.00) on May 15 at $34. Well drawn and expected to bounce back.
Last Starts 6 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/8 | 05/06/2026 | 21 | NR 56 to 64 | $7,000.00 | Mildura | 2190m | Neutral | Jack Laugher | 1:59.8 | 3 |
| 9.7L | $13.00 |
| 5/8 | 15/05/2026 | 5 | NR 65 or better | $8,000.00 | Mildura | 1790m | Neutral | Luke Sutherland | 1:56.0 | 1 |
| 21.0L | $34.00 |
| 2/7 | 10/05/2026 | 9 | NR 56 to 64 | $7,000.00 | Ouyen | 2040m | Neutral | Jack Laugher | 1:58.5 | 1 |
| 2.0L | $11.00 |
| 2/7 | 01/05/2026 | 7 | NR 56 to 64 | $7,000.00 | Mildura | 2190m | Neutral | Jordan Leedham | 2:00.7 | 2 |
| 0.2L | $5.50 |
| 5/8 | 24/04/2026 | 7 | NR 56 to 64 | $7,000.00 | Mildura | 1790m | Neutral | Jordan Leedham | 1:57.0 | 3 |
| 8.6L | $12.00 |
| 6/8 | 17/04/2026 | 6 | NR 65 or better | $8,000.00 | Mildura | 2190m | Neutral | Jack Laugher | 1:58.4 | 3 |
| 19.7L | $7.50 |
| 2/3 | 17/11/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Mildura | 1790m | Andrew Vozlic | 0 |
| 30L | $0.00 | ||
| 3/4 | 17/04/2022 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Mildura | 2190m | Aaron Coad | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 |

Driver: Jack Laugher
Stats
Comments
Failed to impress last start; 5th (Sr2) over 2190m at this track was 5th-9.4 at the bell, beaten 12 m by Nevs Dream (2:43.40) on May 29 at $5.50. Showed ability the run before when he won by 15 m as favourite after showing early speed, (Fr2) at this track (2:42.00) beating Mister Boombastik in on May 22 at $2 at the bell was leading 5.8. Better than last start and expected to bounce back.
Last Starts 13 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/7 | 29/05/2026 | 7 | NR 56 to 64 | $7,000.00 | Mildura | 2190m | Neutral | Corey Johnson | 2:00.1 | 2 |
| 12.5L | $5.50 |
| 1/10 | 22/05/2026 | 12 | NR 52 to 56 | $6,000.00 | Mildura | 2190m | Neutral | Jack Laugher | 1:59.1 | 2 |
| 15.4L | $2.00 |
| 2/7 | 10/05/2026 | 9 | NR 52 to 56 | $6,000.00 | Ouyen | 2040m | Neutral | Jack Laugher | 1:59.5 | 4 |
| 1.7L | $1.80 |
| 3/11 | 01/05/2026 | 14 | NR 51 to 55 | $6,000.00 | Mildura | 1790m | Neutral | Jack Laugher | 1:58.4 | 5 |
| 2.3L | $5.00 |
| 1/9 | 17/04/2026 | 6 | NR 47 to 51 | $6,000.00 | Mildura | 1790m | Neutral | Jack Laugher | 1:57.2 | 5 |
| 3.4L | $1.45 |
| 2/10 | 11/04/2026 | 4 | NR 49 to 53 | $8,000.00 | Mildura | 1790m | Neutral | Jack Laugher | 1:56.7 | 2 |
| 4.7L | $12.00 |
| 3/4 | 30/03/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Mildura | 1790m | Andrew Vozlic | 0 |
| 5.2L | $0.00 | ||
| 3/4 | 12/10/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Maryborough | 2190m | M Hayes | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 |

Driver: Jason Grimson
Stats
Comments
Last start posted a big 14 m win as favourite after showing early speed, (Fr3) at Shepparton (2:40.40) beating Line Dance in on June 9 at $1.50 at the bell was leading 3.41. Looks very hard to beat.
Last Starts 2 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/7 | 09/06/2026 | 10 | NR 52 to 56 | $6,000.00 | Shepparton | 2190m | Neutral | Alex Ashwood | 1:57.9 | 3 |
| 14.6L | $1.50 |
| 10/12 | 30/05/2026 | 8 | No NR | $100,000.00 | Wagga | 2270m | Fast | Will Rixon | 1:53.0 | 5 |
| 44.5L | $51.00 |
| 6/8 | 22/05/2026 | 21 | No NR | $11,830.00 | Wagga | 2270m | Fast | Cameron Hart | 1:55.3 | 3 |
| 15.7L | $11.00 |
| 11/11 | 01/05/2026 | 8 | $161,070.00 | Alexandra Park | 2700m | Fast | Cameron Hart | 1:59.7 | 5 |
| 63.5L | $10.70 | |
| 3/6 | 23/04/2026 | 21 | R42 TO R53 | $5,970.00 | Cambridge Raceway | 2200m | Neutral | Andre Poutama | 1:59.6 | 3 |
| 1.4L | $3.10 |
| 3/9 | 02/04/2026 | 195 | R40 TO R48 | $11,840.00 | Cambridge Raceway | 2200m | Fast | Mark Purdon | 1:59.0 | 4 |
| 2.4L | $16.60 |
| 8/11 | 19/09/2025 | 14 | $25,680.00 | Alexandra Park | 1700m | Neutral | Mark Purdon | 1:58.0 | 6 |
| 11.1L | $10.40 |

Driver: Alex Ashwood
Stats
Comments
Racing consistently. Last start posted a big 4.5 m win when quickly away, (Fr3) at this track (2:43.00) beating Avoca Blues in on June 5 at $6.50 at the bell was leading 2. Leading contender again.
Last Starts 6 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/8 | 05/06/2026 | 7 | NR 56 to 64 | $7,000.00 | Mildura | 2190m | Neutral | Alex Ashwood | 1:59.8 | 3 |
| 4.6L | $6.50 |
| 3/7 | 29/05/2026 | 10 | NR 56 to 64 | $7,000.00 | Mildura | 2190m | Neutral | Alex Ashwood | 2:00.1 | 4 |
| 5.0L | $4.80 |
| 1/10 | 19/05/2026 | 7 | 0-1 WIN | $6,940.00 | Wagga | 1740m | Fast | Alex Ashwood | 1:55.5 | 1 |
| 0.3L | $3.00 |
| 3/7 | 12/05/2026 | 11 | NR 52 to 56 | $7,000.00 | Shepparton | 1690m | Neutral | Alex Ashwood | 1:55.3 | 4 |
| 3.6L | $31.00 |
| 2/9 | 01/05/2026 | 7 | 0-3 WINs | $6,000.00 | Mildura | 1790m | Neutral | Ellen Tormey | 1:59.2 | 4 |
| 2.9L | $8.00 |
| 1/7 | 24/04/2026 | 10 | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Mildura | 1790m | Neutral | Alex Ashwood | 2:00.5 | 4 |
| 6.6L | $1.30 |
| 1/5 | 29/03/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Echuca | 2160m | N P Tyndall | 0 |
| 3L | $0.00 | ||
| 3/6 | 12/03/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Cobram | 2170m | N Tyndall | 0 |
| 17L | $0.00 |

Driver: Corey Johnson
Stats
Comments
Two back was sixth behind Odins Black Crows at this track over 1790m on May 29 at $13. Then a handy effort when beaten by 4.5 m finishing second after a quick start, behind Little Wonder at this track over 2190m on June 5 at $41. Stewards queried driving tactics. One of the key runners.
Last Starts 6 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/8 | 05/06/2026 | 7 | NR 56 to 64 | $7,000.00 | Mildura | 2190m | Neutral | Corey Johnson | 1:59.8 | 5 |
| 4.6L | $41.00 |
| 6/11 | 29/05/2026 | 7 | NR 51 to 55 | $6,000.00 | Mildura | 1790m | Neutral | Ben Xiriha | 1:58.6 | 2 |
| 27.2L | $13.00 |
| 5/8 | 22/05/2026 | 7 | NR 57 to 64 | $7,000.00 | Mildura | 1790m | Neutral | Corey Johnson | 1:57.5 | 4 |
| 7.9L | $15.00 |
| 6/11 | 15/05/2026 | 14 | NR 56 to 64 | $7,000.00 | Mildura | 2190m | Neutral | R J Rolfe | 1:59.8 | 1 |
| 10.0L | $21.00 |
| 3/7 | 01/05/2026 | 7 | NR 56 to 64 | $7,000.00 | Mildura | 2190m | Neutral | Corey Johnson | 2:00.7 | 1 |
| 1.3L | $2.50 |
| 2/8 | 24/04/2026 | 7 | NR 56 to 64 | $7,000.00 | Mildura | 1790m | Neutral | Corey Johnson | 1:57.0 | 2 |
| 4.3L | $21.00 |
| 1/5 | 17/03/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Mildura | 1790m | J L Kerridge | 0 |
| 3L | $0.00 | ||
| 2/7 | 02/05/2022 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bendigo | 1650m | S T Sanderson | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 |

Driver: Connor Clarke
Stats
Comments
Last start raced just off the speed and boxed on; won by 1.4 m after showing early speed, (Fr4) at this track (2:13.80) beating Always On Safari in on June 5 at $5 at the bell was 2nd-2.1. Bold showing expected.
Last Starts 6 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/11 | 05/06/2026 | 35 | NR 51 to 55 | $6,000.00 | Mildura | 1790m | Neutral | Connor Clarke | 2:00.3 | 4 |
| 1.4L | $5.00 |
| 2/11 | 01/05/2026 | 7 | NR 51 to 55 | $6,000.00 | Mildura | 1790m | Neutral | Jackie Barker | 1:58.4 | 2 |
| 1.5L | $4.00 |
| 1/11 | 24/04/2026 | 13 | NR 46 to 50 | $6,000.00 | Mildura | 2190m | Neutral | Jordan Leedham | 2:00.8 | 4 |
| 1.0L | $4.20 |
| 7/10 | 11/04/2026 | 4 | NR 49 to 53 | $8,000.00 | Mildura | 1790m | Neutral | Aaron Dunn | 1:56.7 | 1 |
| 25.4L | $34.00 |
| 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 |
| 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: Wayne Hill
Stats
Comments
Won three starts back at this track over 1790m on May 15. Last start 5th (Fr4) over 2190m at this track was 8th-13.2 at the bell, beaten 9 m by Little Wonder (2:43.00) on June 5 at $71. Good signs last start and this looks a suitable contest.
Last Starts 6 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/8 | 05/06/2026 | 7 | NR 56 to 64 | $7,000.00 | Mildura | 2190m | Neutral | Luke Sutherland | 1:59.8 | 4 |
| 9.5L | $71.00 |
| 6/7 | 29/05/2026 | 14 | NR 56 to 64 | $7,000.00 | Mildura | 2190m | Neutral | Wayne Hill | 2:00.1 | 2 |
| 16.1L | $10.00 |
| 1/8 | 15/05/2026 | 14 | NR 51 to 55 | $6,000.00 | Mildura | 1790m | Neutral | Wayne Hill | 2:00.3 | 4 |
| 4.3L | $1.60 |
| 1/11 | 01/05/2026 | 7 | NR 51 to 55 | $6,000.00 | Mildura | 1790m | Neutral | Wayne Hill | 1:58.4 | 5 |
| 1.5L | $19.00 |
| 7/11 | 24/04/2026 | 7 | NR 51 to 55 | $6,000.00 | Mildura | 2190m | Neutral | Wayne Hill | 2:00.5 | 2 |
| 11.3L | $13.00 |
| 4/9 | 17/04/2026 | 21 | NR 47 to 51 | $6,000.00 | Mildura | 1790m | Neutral | Wayne Hill | 1:57.2 | 2 |
| 8.0L | $9.00 |
| 3/4 | 18/08/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Mildura | 2190m | Sarah Watson | 0 |
| 12L | $0.00 | ||
| 3/4 | 16/06/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Mildura | 1790m | Sarah Watson | 0 |
| 4L | $0.00 |