Mildura Race 4 - Club Merbein Pace
GROVE DALE (2) finished second last start over 2190m at this track, beaten 19 metres, after also filling a minor placing at the previous appearance over 1790m here. Sure to enjoy an economical run from this draw and rates a big chance if anywhere near his best. ALIENFROMARMSTRONG (6) was successful last time out by 6 metres in a far better performance at this circuit over 2190m. This doesn't look as hard so he is sure to prove tough to beat again. PUNTO CALIENTE (5) didn't do a bad job when fourth over 2190m at this venue last time out. Can trouble the judge with any luck in running. SUNSHINE WARRIOR (7) is also in contention although the draw makes his job a bit tougher.

Driver: Fred Posgate
Stats
Comments
Didn't do much last start, was well back in the run when 10th (Fr2) over 2190m at this track beaten 50 m by Sneaky Philtra (2:44.80) on July 10 at $151. Before that 9th (Fr2) over 1790m at this track beaten 50 m by Sunshine Warrior (2:14.70) on July 3 at $126. Not enthused.
Last Starts 6 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10/10 | 10/07/2026 | 7 | NR up to 46 | $5,000.00 | Mildura | 2190m | Neutral | Fred Posgate | 2:01.1 | 2 |
| 48.1L | $151.00 |
| 9/10 | 03/07/2026 | 7 | NR up to 45 | $5,000.00 | Mildura | 1790m | Neutral | Fred Posgate | 2:01.1 | 2 |
| 49.7L | $126.00 |
| 10/11 | 26/06/2026 | 7 | NR up to 46 | $4,000.00 | Mildura | 2190m | Neutral | Fred Posgate | 2:03.3 | 2 |
| 31.8L | $81.00 |
| 7/7 | 19/06/2026 | 147 | NR up to 46 | $4,000.00 | Mildura | 2190m | Neutral | Fred Posgate | 2:03.9 | 1 |
| 28.3L | $151.00 |
| 4/5 | 15/06/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Mildura | 2190m | Fred Posgate | 0 |
| 34L | $0.00 | ||
| 4/5 | 01/06/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Mildura | 1790m | Fred Posgate | 0 |
| 61L | $0.00 | ||
| 9/9 | 23/01/2026 | 28 | NR up to 39 | $4,000.00 | Mildura | 2190m | Neutral | Fred Posgate | 1:59.4 | 3 |
| 132.2L | $126.00 |
| 11/11 | 26/12/2025 | 9 | NR up to 39 | $4,000.00 | Mildura | 1790m | Neutral | Fred Posgate | 1:59.5 | 1 |
| 53.2L | $26.00 |

Driver: Wayne Hill
Stats
Comments
Solid run when beaten by 1.75 m finishing third after showing early speed, behind Sunshine Warrior at this track over 1790m on July 3 at $2.80. Then a handy effort when second after showing early speed, behind Sneaky Philtra at this track over 2190m on July 10 at $6.50. Rates highly. Winning claims.
Last Starts 6 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/10 | 10/07/2026 | 7 | NR up to 46 | $5,000.00 | Mildura | 2190m | Neutral | Wayne Hill | 2:01.1 | 1 |
| 19.9L | $6.50 |
| 3/10 | 03/07/2026 | 7 | NR up to 45 | $5,000.00 | Mildura | 1790m | Neutral | Wayne Hill | 2:01.1 | 3 |
| 1.7L | $2.80 |
| 8/10 | 26/06/2026 | 7 | NR up to 44 | $7,000.00 | Mildura | 2190m | Neutral | Luke Sutherland | 2:02.3 | 2 |
| 38.8L | $81.00 |
| 5/8 | 19/06/2026 | 14 | NR up to 44 | $4,000.00 | Mildura | 2190m | Neutral | Wayne Hill | 2:00.4 | 1 |
| 47.1L | $19.00 |
| 6/8 | 05/06/2026 | 7 | NR up to 45 | $4,000.00 | Mildura | 1790m | Neutral | Luke Sutherland | 2:00.5 | 1 |
| 29.8L | $7.50 |
| 8/11 | 29/05/2026 | 7 | NR up to 45 | $4,000.00 | Mildura | 1790m | Neutral | Luke Sutherland | 2:01.6 | 1 |
| 14.0L | $9.00 |
| 3/3 | 07/09/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Port Pirie | 1609m | Declan Whelan | 0 |
| 45L | $0.00 | ||
| 5/6 | 13/01/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Carrick | 2150m | Good | M T Jones | 0 |
| 32.7L | $0.00 |

Driver: Jack Laugher
Stats
Comments
Last start was well back in the run when 7th (Fr5) over 2190m at this track, beaten 40 m by Sneaky Philtra (2:44.80) on July 10 at $71. At his previous start 7th (Sr1) over 1790m at this track beaten 35 m by Sunshine Warrior (2:14.70) on July 3 at $34. Prefer others in this contest.
Last Starts 6 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/10 | 10/07/2026 | 7 | NR up to 46 | $5,000.00 | Mildura | 2190m | Neutral | Luke Sutherland | 2:01.1 | 5 |
| 41.5L | $71.00 |
| 7/10 | 03/07/2026 | 14 | NR up to 45 | $5,000.00 | Mildura | 1790m | Neutral | Luke Sutherland | 2:01.1 | 1 |
| 36.6L | $34.00 |
| 8/8 | 19/06/2026 | 198 | NR up to 44 | $4,000.00 | Mildura | 2190m | Neutral | Luke Sutherland | 2:00.4 | 3 |
| 69.9L | $34.00 |
| 3/5 | 15/06/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Mildura | 2190m | S M Osborn | 0 |
| 28L | $0.00 | ||
| 9/11 | 03/12/2025 | 21 | NR 40 to 49 | $4,000.00 | Mildura | 1790m | Neutral | Ryan Backhouse | 1:58.9 | 2 |
| 28.9L | $41.00 |
| 2/9 | 12/11/2025 | 5 | NR up to 44 | $4,000.00 | Mildura | 1790m | Neutral | Connor Clarke | 1:59.2 | 1 |
| 2.6L | $6.00 |
| 3/10 | 07/11/2025 | 17 | NR up to 49 | $4,000.00 | Mildura | 1790m | Neutral | Connor Clarke | 1:59.8 | 4 |
| 15.4L | $14.00 |
| 1/4 | 04/08/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Mildura | 2190m | J L Kerridge | 0 |
| 3L | $0.00 |

Driver: Luke Dunne
Stats
Comments
Last start 6th (Sr1) over 2190m at this track beaten 40 m by Sneaky Philtra (2:44.80) on July 10 at $14. At the run before was well back in the run when 5th (Fr4) over 2190m after racing wide at this track, at the bell was 7th-15.4 beaten 19 m by Whitehaven Beach (2:47.70) on June 19 at $18. Capable of going a lot better.
Last Starts 6 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/10 | 10/07/2026 | 21 | NR up to 46 | $5,000.00 | Mildura | 2190m | Neutral | Ellen Tormey | 2:01.1 | 1 |
| 40.6L | $14.00 |
| 5/8 | 19/06/2026 | 14 | NR up to 44 | $4,000.00 | Mildura | 2190m | Neutral | Luke Dunne | 2:03.3 | 4 |
| 19.3L | $18.00 |
| 3/8 | 05/06/2026 | 14 | NR up to 45 | $4,000.00 | Mildura | 1790m | Neutral | Alex Ashwood | 2:00.5 | 4 |
| 19.7L | $3.30 |
| 8/10 | 22/05/2026 | 7 | NR up to 44 | $7,000.00 | Mildura | 2190m | Neutral | K Hughes | 2:02.8 | 4 |
| 17.5L | $51.00 |
| 6/11 | 15/05/2026 | 28 | NR up to 44 | $4,000.00 | Mildura | 2190m | Neutral | K Hughes | 2:02.7 | 5 |
| 26.3L | $51.00 |
| 7/7 | 17/04/2026 | 6 | NR up to 50 | $6,000.00 | Mildura | 2190m | Neutral | Jack Laugher | 2:02.1 | 3 |
| 16.9L | $9.00 |
| 6/7 | 15/12/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Horsham | 2200m | R T Conway | 0 |
| 5.5L | $0.00 | ||
| 4/5 | 30/11/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Maryborough | 2190m | R Conway | 0 |
| 1L | $0.00 |

Driver: Kathy Watson
Stats
Comments
Last start 4th (Sr4) over 2190m at this track beaten 35 m by Sneaky Philtra (2:44.80) on July 10 at $8. Before that, 6th (Fr1) over 1790m at this track was 8th-10.8 at the bell, beaten 10 m by Whitehaven Beach (2:17.20) on July 3 at $7. Bold showing expected again.
Last Starts 6 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/10 | 10/07/2026 | 7 | NR up to 46 | $5,000.00 | Mildura | 2190m | Neutral | Kathy Watson | 2:01.1 | 4 |
| 34.2L | $8.00 |
| 6/10 | 03/07/2026 | 7 | NR up to 45 | $5,000.00 | Mildura | 1790m | Neutral | Kathy Watson | 2:03.3 | 1 |
| 10.3L | $7.00 |
| 2/10 | 26/06/2026 | 7 | NR up to 44 | $7,000.00 | Mildura | 2190m | Neutral | Luke Watson | 2:02.3 | 1 |
| 0.1L | $34.00 |
| 2/8 | 19/06/2026 | 14 | NR up to 44 | $4,000.00 | Mildura | 2190m | Neutral | Kathy Watson | 2:03.3 | 6 |
| 0.3L | $26.00 |
| 2/5 | 15/06/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Mildura | 2190m | Sarah Watson | 0 |
| 3L | $0.00 | ||
| 6/8 | 05/06/2026 | 7 | NR up to 45 | $4,000.00 | Mildura | 1790m | Neutral | Kathy Watson | 2:00.4 | 4 |
| 16.1L | $11.00 |
| 3/11 | 29/05/2026 | 7 | NR up to 45 | $4,000.00 | Mildura | 1790m | Neutral | Kathy Watson | 2:01.6 | 3 |
| 5.9L | $11.00 |
| 2/6 | 17/03/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Mildura | 1790m | Sarah Watson | 0 |
| 1L | $0.00 |

Driver: Leigh Sutton
Stats
Comments
Last start tracked on the speed and boxed on steadily; posted a big 6 m win (Sr1) held up early, at this track (2:49.00) beating Santa Casa Levi in on July 10 at $7 at the bell was 3rd-4.3. Fitter for two runs in and looks tough to beat again.
Last Starts 6 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/10 | 10/07/2026 | 7 | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Mildura | 2190m | Neutral | Connor Clarke | 2:04.2 | 1 |
| 6.0L | $7.00 |
| 5/9 | 03/07/2026 | 219 | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Mildura | 1790m | Neutral | Corey Johnson | 2:02.0 | 2 |
| 11.1L | $126.00 |
| 4/5 | 15/06/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Mildura | 1790m | S M Osborn | 0 |
| 23L | $0.00 | ||
| 3/7 | 01/06/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Mildura | 1790m | 0 |
| 90L | $0.00 | |||
| 6/9 | 26/11/2025 | 5 | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Mildura | 2190m | Neutral | Connor Clarke | 2:02.9 | 2 |
| 26.0L | $23.00 |
| 8/8 | 21/11/2025 | 9 | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Mildura | 1790m | Neutral | Connor Clarke | 2:00.4 | 1 |
| 53.5L | $61.00 |
| 5/10 | 12/11/2025 | 5 | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Mildura | 2190m | Neutral | Connor Clarke | 2:02.1 | 5 |
| 12.7L | $41.00 |
| 10/10 | 07/11/2025 | 77 | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Mildura | 1790m | Neutral | Connor Clarke | 1:59.8 | 4 |
| 108.2L | $41.00 |

Driver: Ellen Tormey
Stats
Comments
Last start 4th (Fr1) over 2190m at this track, at the bell was 3rd-5.2 beaten 12 m by Captain Paprika (2:44.30) on July 10 at $19. Two runs back won by a head (Fr1) at this track (2:14.70) beating Hesastar in on July 3 at $8.50 at the bell was 4th-8.8. Rates highly. Capable of playing a major role.
Last Starts 6 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/10 | 10/07/2026 | 7 | NR up to 46 | $5,000.00 | Mildura | 2190m | Neutral | Ellen Tormey | 2:00.7 | 1 |
| 12.5L | $19.00 |
| 1/10 | 03/07/2026 | 7 | NR up to 45 | $5,000.00 | Mildura | 1790m | Neutral | Ellen Tormey | 2:01.1 | 1 |
| 0.2L | $8.50 |
| 10/10 | 26/06/2026 | 7 | NR up to 44 | $7,000.00 | Mildura | 2190m | Neutral | Ellen Tormey | 2:02.3 | 1 |
| 228.1L | $61.00 |
| 4/8 | 19/06/2026 | 14 | NR up to 44 | $4,000.00 | Mildura | 2190m | Neutral | Ellen Tormey | 2:00.4 | 2 |
| 46.2L | $41.00 |
| 8/8 | 05/06/2026 | 7 | NR up to 45 | $4,000.00 | Mildura | 1790m | Neutral | Jack Laugher | 2:00.5 | 2 |
| 41.6L | $8.50 |
| 9/11 | 29/05/2026 | 7 | NR up to 45 | $4,000.00 | Mildura | 1790m | Neutral | Luke Dunne | 2:01.6 | 2 |
| 15.8L | $10.00 |
| 1/3 | 30/03/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Mildura | 1790m | Andrew Vozlic | 0 |
| 3L | $0.00 | ||
| 2/5 | 23/09/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Mildura | 1790m | Andrew Vozlic | 0 |
| 6L | $0.00 |

Driver: Elley-May Adams
Stats
Comments
Didn't do much last start, 5th (Fr1) over 2190m after showing early pace at this track beaten 35 m by Watch The Attitude (2:43.10) in M on July 10 at $61. Before that 10th (Fr6) over 1790m after showing early pace at this track beaten 30 m by Whitehaven Beach (2:17.20) on July 3 at $101. Form not up to scratch.
Last Starts 6 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/7 | 10/07/2026 | 7 | NR up to 50 | $6,000.00 | Mildura | 2190m | Neutral | Ellen Tormey | 1:59.8 | 1 |
| 33.6L | $61.00 |
| 10/10 | 03/07/2026 | 7 | NR up to 45 | $5,000.00 | Mildura | 1790m | Neutral | Ben Xiriha | 2:03.3 | 6 |
| 31.2L | $101.00 |
| 9/10 | 26/06/2026 | 7 | NR up to 44 | $7,000.00 | Mildura | 2190m | Neutral | Luke Dunne | 2:02.3 | 6 |
| 42.3L | $41.00 |
| 3/8 | 19/06/2026 | 7 | NR up to 44 | $4,000.00 | Mildura | 2190m | Neutral | Luke Dunne | 2:00.4 | 1 |
| 36.7L | $26.00 |
| 8/8 | 12/06/2026 | 7 | NR up to 50 | $6,000.00 | Mildura | 2190m | Neutral | Ellen Tormey | 2:00.8 | 2 |
| 33.6L | $41.00 |
| 8/8 | 05/06/2026 | 7 | NR up to 45 | $4,000.00 | Mildura | 1790m | Neutral | Alex Ashwood | 2:00.4 | 2 |
| 27.7L | $11.00 |
| 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: Corey Johnson
Stats
Comments
Last start 6th (Fr2) over 2190m after showing early speed at this track, beaten 45 m by Watch The Attitude (2:43.10) in M on July 10 at $7.50. At the run before solid effort when 2nd (Fr5) over 1790m after showing early speed at this track was leading by 0.9 at the bell, beaten a nose by Whitehaven Beach (2:17.20) on July 3 at $41. Deserves another chance.
Last Starts 6 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/7 | 10/07/2026 | 7 | NR up to 50 | $6,000.00 | Mildura | 2190m | Neutral | Corey Johnson | 1:59.8 | 2 |
| 45.2L | $7.50 |
| 2/10 | 03/07/2026 | 7 | NR up to 45 | $5,000.00 | Mildura | 1790m | Neutral | Luke Sutherland | 2:03.3 | 5 |
| 0.1L | $41.00 |
| 5/10 | 26/06/2026 | 7 | NR up to 44 | $7,000.00 | Mildura | 2190m | Neutral | Corey Johnson | 2:02.3 | 5 |
| 4.6L | $34.00 |
| 4/8 | 19/06/2026 | 7 | NR up to 44 | $4,000.00 | Mildura | 2190m | Neutral | Corey Johnson | 2:03.3 | 2 |
| 12.0L | $9.00 |
| 5/8 | 12/06/2026 | 7 | NR up to 50 | $6,000.00 | Mildura | 2190m | Neutral | Luke Dunne | 2:00.8 | 1 |
| 14.4L | $4.00 |
| 1/8 | 05/06/2026 | 7 | NR up to 45 | $4,000.00 | Mildura | 1790m | Neutral | Luke Dunne | 2:00.5 | 1 |
| 16.1L | $3.40 |
| 2/3 | 01/05/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Mildura | 1790m | Fred Posgate | 0 |
| 25L | $0.00 | ||
| 4/6 | 24/04/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Mildura | 1790m | Fred Posgate | 0 |
| 9L | $0.00 |

Driver: Luke Sutherland
Stats
Comments
Last start 8th (Sr4) over 2190m at this track beaten 35 m by Captain Paprika (2:44.30) on July 10 at $18. At the run before 5th (Sr3) over 1790m at this track beaten 20 m by Priddy Carson (2:15.70) on July 3 at $126. Expecting a return to form.
Last Starts 6 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/10 | 10/07/2026 | 7 | NR up to 46 | $5,000.00 | Mildura | 2190m | Neutral | Luke Sutherland | 2:00.7 | 4 |
| 34.6L | $18.00 |
| 5/11 | 03/07/2026 | 14 | 0-3 WINs (NR55) | $6,000.00 | Mildura | 1790m | Neutral | Luke Sutherland | 2:02.0 | 3 |
| 20.2L | $126.00 |
| 4/7 | 19/06/2026 | 7 | NR up to 46 | $4,000.00 | Mildura | 2190m | Neutral | Connor Clarke | 2:03.9 | 6 |
| 5.5L | $12.00 |
| 6/8 | 12/06/2026 | 77 | NR up to 50 | $6,000.00 | Mildura | 2190m | Neutral | Connor Clarke | 2:00.8 | 3 |
| 19.7L | $11.00 |
| 9/11 | 27/03/2026 | 7 | NR 47 to 51 | $6,000.00 | Mildura | 1790m | Neutral | Connor Clarke | 1:59.0 | 3 |
| 25.7L | $21.00 |
| 3/11 | 20/03/2026 | 10 | 0-3 WINs | $6,000.00 | Mildura | 1790m | Neutral | Connor Clarke | 1:58.8 | 2 |
| 12.7L | $31.00 |
| 99/5 | 21/10/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Mildura | 1790m | Luke Dunne | 0 |
| 99L | $0.00 | ||
| 3/4 | 19/02/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Stawell | 1785m | I J Stanley | 0 |
| 1L | $0.00 |

Driver: Ben Xiriha
Stats
Comments
Last start 10th (Fr1) over 1790m at this track, beaten 80 m by Calf Pen (2:13.90) on July 10 at $19. At his previous start was well back in the run when 6th (Fr6) over 2190m at this track, beaten 23 m by Cheers Poverty (2:44.70) on July 3 at $51. Better than last start and can improve sharply.
Last Starts 6 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10/10 | 10/07/2026 | 7 | NR 47 to 51 | $6,000.00 | Mildura | 1790m | Neutral | Ben Xiriha | 2:00.4 | 1 |
| 82.0L | $19.00 |
| 6/9 | 03/07/2026 | 7 | NR 46 to 50 | $6,000.00 | Mildura | 2190m | Neutral | Ben Xiriha | 2:01.0 | 6 |
| 23.9L | $51.00 |
| 6/11 | 26/06/2026 | 14 | NR 47 to 51 | $6,000.00 | Mildura | 2190m | Neutral | Alex Ashwood | 2:02.4 | 1 |
| 8.3L | $11.00 |
| 4/11 | 12/06/2026 | 7 | NR 47 to 51 | $6,000.00 | Mildura | 1790m | Neutral | Elley May Adams | 2:00.1 | 3 |
| 12.5L | $71.00 |
| 5/11 | 05/06/2026 | 7 | NR 46 to 50 | $6,000.00 | Mildura | 2190m | Neutral | Elley May Adams | 2:00.8 | 1 |
| 12.6L | $31.00 |
| 1/11 | 29/05/2026 | 4 | NR up to 45 | $4,000.00 | Mildura | 1790m | Neutral | Alex Ashwood | 2:01.6 | 4 |
| 4.4L | $3.80 |
| 2/5 | 20/05/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Mildura | 1790m | R C Backhouse | 0 |
| 3L | $0.00 | ||
| 5/6 | 04/03/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Mildura | 1790m | L Watson | 0 |
| 15L | $0.00 |