Mildura Race 4 - Happy Birthday Wayne Smith Pace
KEAYANG CRIPPA (7) finished third last start, beaten 12 metres at this track over 1790m. Gets a soft run on the inside of the second line but may need luck at some point. Has the talent to take care of this field. HESASTAR (8) finished sixth at Swan Hill on July 24 then turned things around last time, making up plenty of ground in a sustained run only to find one better over 1790m at this track. Gets a soft run on the inside of the second line but may need luck at some point. This is a nice drop in grade so he is in the right race to find winning form. EGBERT (6) didn't do a bad job when fourth over 1790m at this track last time out. GROVE DALE (1) can make the most of this draw early on, and he is in the mix following a sixth at his most recent appearance over 1790m at this track.

Driver: Wayne Hill
Stats
Comments
Last start 6th (Fr1) over 1790m after showing early pace at this track, at the bell was leading 1.2 beaten 20 m by Chalkncheddar (2:14.80) on July 31 at $5. At the run before 9th (Fr1) over 2190m after showing early speed at this track was leading by 1.4 at the bell, beaten 40 m by Daylight (2:45.90) on July 17 at $3.90. Can be competitive if at his best.
Last Starts 6 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/9 | 31/07/2026 | 14 | NR up to 45 | $5,000.00 | Mildura | 1790m | Neutral | Wayne Hill | 2:01.2 | 1 |
| 20.8L | $5.00 |
| 9/10 | 17/07/2026 | 7 | NR up to 46 | $5,000.00 | Mildura | 2190m | Neutral | Wayne Hill | 2:01.9 | 1 |
| 40.7L | $3.90 |
| 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 |
| 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: Fred Posgate
Stats
Comments
Didn't do much last time out, 8th (Fr2) over 1790m at this track beaten 24 m by Chalkncheddar (2:14.80) on July 31 at $51. Before that was driven from back in the field when 10th (Fr2) over 2190m at this track, beaten 50 m by Sneaky Philtra (2:44.80) on July 10 at $151. Has the task ahead.
Last Starts 6 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/9 | 31/07/2026 | 21 | NR up to 45 | $5,000.00 | Mildura | 1790m | Neutral | Fred Posgate | 2:01.2 | 2 |
| 24.2L | $51.00 |
| 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 |

Driver: Kylie Hughes
Stats
Comments
Comes here second-up after a week. Lacklustre first-up performance when was driven from back in the field when 10th (Sr3) over 1790m after being wide early at this track, beaten 55 m by Kyoretsu (2:12.10) on July 31 at $101. Others appear better placed.
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 | 31/07/2026 | 126 | 0-3 WINs (NR55) | $6,000.00 | Mildura | 1790m | Neutral | K Hughes | 1:58.8 | 3 |
| 57.3L | $101.00 |
| 9/10 | 27/03/2026 | 7 | NR up to 45 | $7,000.00 | Mildura | 2190m | Neutral | K Hughes | 2:01.1 | 3 |
| 69.2L | $41.00 |
| 6/9 | 20/03/2026 | 10 | NR up to 45 | $4,000.00 | Mildura | 2190m | Neutral | K Hughes | 1:59.8 | 3 |
| 36.3L | $31.00 |
| 6/9 | 10/03/2026 | 13 | NR up to 50 | $6,000.00 | Mildura | 2190m | Neutral | K Hughes | 2:01.6 | 1 |
| 31.6L | $81.00 |
| 3/9 | 25/02/2026 | 7 | NR up to 50 | $6,000.00 | Mildura | 1790m | Soft | K Hughes | 2:00.6 | 1 |
| 14.7L | $31.00 |
| 7/10 | 18/02/2026 | 7 | NR up to 49 | $4,000.00 | Mildura | 2190m | Neutral | K Hughes | 2:00.9 | 5 |
| 20.1L | $126.00 |
| 4/4 | 05/01/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Mildura | 1790m | K Hughes | 0 |
| 75L | $0.00 | ||
| 3/5 | 17/11/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Mildura | 1790m | K Hughes | 0 |
| 45L | $0.00 |

Driver: Cassandra O'Brien
Stats
Comments
Last start 5th (Fr3) over 1790m after showing early pace at this track, beaten 20 m by Chalkncheddar (2:14.80) on July 31 at $31. At the run before surrendered the lead and finished 7th (Fr3) over 2240m after showing early pace at Swan Hill, beaten 45 m by Megawatts (2:48.20) on July 24 at $34. Can be competitive on his best form.
Last Starts 6 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/9 | 31/07/2026 | 7 | NR up to 45 | $5,000.00 | Mildura | 1790m | Neutral | Cassandra O'brien | 2:01.2 | 3 |
| 20.3L | $31.00 |
| 7/8 | 24/07/2026 | 7 | NR up to 45 | $7,000.00 | Swan Hill | 2240m | Neutral | Alex Ashwood | 2:00.9 | 3 |
| 45.8L | $34.00 |
| 8/10 | 17/07/2026 | 7 | NR up to 45 | $5,000.00 | Mildura | 2190m | Neutral | Luke Sutherland | 2:01.7 | 4 |
| 34.9L | $71.00 |
| 8/10 | 10/07/2026 | 7 | NR up to 46 | $5,000.00 | Mildura | 2190m | Neutral | Cassandra O'brien | 2:01.1 | 6 |
| 44.3L | $126.00 |
| 6/10 | 03/07/2026 | 28 | NR up to 45 | $5,000.00 | Mildura | 1790m | Neutral | Cassandra O'brien | 2:01.1 | 3 |
| 27.9L | $61.00 |
| 7/8 | 05/06/2026 | 7 | NR up to 45 | $4,000.00 | Mildura | 1790m | Neutral | Wayne Hill | 2:00.4 | 2 |
| 25.0L | $3.50 |
| 4/5 | 07/07/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Mildura | 2190m | Cassandra O'brien | 0 |
| 7L | $0.00 | ||
| 3/6 | 19/05/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Mildura | 2190m | Cassandra O'brien | 0 |
| 13L | $0.00 |

Driver: Luke Dunne
Stats
Comments
Last start 9th (Sr2) over 1790m at this track beaten 25 m by Chalkncheddar (2:14.80) on July 31 at $14. At her previous start 10th (Fr3) over 2190m after showing early speed at this track beaten 40 m by Daylight (2:45.90) on July 17 at $10. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9/9 | 31/07/2026 | 14 | NR up to 45 | $5,000.00 | Mildura | 1790m | Neutral | Alex Ashwood | 2:01.2 | 2 |
| 25.0L | $14.00 |
| 10/10 | 17/07/2026 | 7 | NR up to 46 | $5,000.00 | Mildura | 2190m | Neutral | Luke Dunne | 2:01.9 | 3 |
| 41.0L | $10.00 |
| 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 |
| 6/7 | 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: Jack Laugher
Stats
Comments
Last start 4th (Sr1) over 1790m at this track was 4th-4.9 at the bell, beaten 13 m by Chalkncheddar (2:14.80) on July 31 at $5. Before that, a game effort when 3rd (Fr2) over 2190m after showing early speed at this track beaten 21 m by Daylight (2:45.90) on July 17 at $15. Rates highly. Ready to figure in the top 4 again.
Last Starts 6 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/9 | 31/07/2026 | 14 | NR up to 45 | $5,000.00 | Mildura | 1790m | Neutral | Jack Laugher | 2:01.2 | 1 |
| 13.2L | $5.00 |
| 3/10 | 17/07/2026 | 7 | NR up to 46 | $5,000.00 | Mildura | 2190m | Neutral | Jack Laugher | 2:01.9 | 2 |
| 21.9L | $15.00 |
| 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 |
| 1/4 | 04/08/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Mildura | 2190m | J L Kerridge | 0 |
| 3L | $0.00 |

Driver: Kathy Watson
Stats
Comments
Two back was well beaten into fifth behind Megawatts at Swan Hill over 2240m on July 24 at $12. Then a handy effort when well beaten into third behind Chalkncheddar at this track over 1790m on July 31 at $3. Likely to measure up with a cosy trip early on.
Last Starts 6 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/9 | 31/07/2026 | 7 | NR up to 45 | $5,000.00 | Mildura | 1790m | Neutral | Kathy Watson | 2:01.2 | 4 |
| 12.5L | $3.00 |
| 5/8 | 24/07/2026 | 7 | NR up to 45 | $7,000.00 | Swan Hill | 2240m | Neutral | Luke Watson | 2:00.9 | 2 |
| 17.1L | $12.00 |
| 4/10 | 17/07/2026 | 112 | NR up to 45 | $5,000.00 | Mildura | 2190m | Neutral | Kathy Watson | 2:01.7 | 2 |
| 18.2L | $11.00 |
| 4/10 | 27/03/2026 | 7 | NR up to 45 | $7,000.00 | Mildura | 2190m | Neutral | Luke Watson | 2:01.1 | 4 |
| 19.1L | $4.60 |
| 2/9 | 20/03/2026 | 10 | NR up to 45 | $4,000.00 | Mildura | 2190m | Neutral | Kathy Watson | 1:59.8 | 4 |
| 1.1L | $4.60 |
| 4/8 | 10/03/2026 | 13 | NR up to 46 | $4,000.00 | Mildura | 2190m | Neutral | Luke Watson | 2:00.1 | 5 |
| 44.6L | $3.80 |
| 3/5 | 02/06/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Mildura | 1790m | Sarah Watson | 0 |
| 7L | $0.00 | ||
| 3/5 | 30/09/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Mildura | 1790m | Kathy Watson | 0 |
| 3L | $0.00 |

Driver: Ellen Tormey
Stats
Comments
Two back was well beaten into sixth after a quick start, behind Megawatts at Swan Hill over 2240m on July 24 at $12. Then a handy effort when beaten by 7 m finishing second behind Chalkncheddar at this track over 1790m on July 31 at $4. Rates highly and is well-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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/9 | 31/07/2026 | 7 | NR up to 45 | $5,000.00 | Mildura | 1790m | Neutral | Ellen Tormey | 2:01.2 | 4 |
| 7.3L | $4.00 |
| 6/8 | 24/07/2026 | 7 | NR up to 45 | $7,000.00 | Swan Hill | 2240m | Neutral | Ellen Tormey | 2:00.9 | 4 |
| 18.3L | $12.00 |
| 3/10 | 17/07/2026 | 7 | NR up to 45 | $5,000.00 | Mildura | 2190m | Neutral | Ellen Tormey | 2:01.7 | 5 |
| 8.9L | $18.00 |
| 5/10 | 10/07/2026 | 7 | NR up to 46 | $5,000.00 | Mildura | 2190m | Neutral | Ben Xiriha | 2:01.1 | 2 |
| 40.4L | $8.00 |
| 2/10 | 03/07/2026 | 7 | NR up to 45 | $5,000.00 | Mildura | 1790m | Neutral | Ben Xiriha | 2:01.1 | 2 |
| 0.2L | $13.00 |
| 5/11 | 26/06/2026 | 7 | NR up to 46 | $4,000.00 | Mildura | 2190m | Neutral | Ben Xiriha | 2:03.3 | 4 |
| 11.1L | $26.00 |
| 2/4 | 13/04/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Mildura | 2190m | Andrew Vozlic | 0 |
| 21L | $0.00 | ||
| 2/5 | 05/08/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Mildura | 2190m | Andrew Vozlic | 0 |
| 0.2L | $0.00 |

Driver: Corey Johnson
Stats
Comments
Didn't do much at the last run, 8th (Fr2) over 1790m at this track beaten 25 m by Sneaky Philtra (2:13.70) on July 31 at $41. Before that 9th (Sr3) over 2190m at this track, beaten 45 m by Sneaky Philtra (2:44.80) on July 10 at $7.50. Must 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/10 | 31/07/2026 | 21 | NR up to 45 | $5,000.00 | Mildura | 1790m | Neutral | Ben Xiriha | 2:00.2 | 2 |
| 25.7L | $41.00 |
| 9/10 | 10/07/2026 | 7 | NR up to 46 | $5,000.00 | Mildura | 2190m | Neutral | Corey Johnson | 2:01.1 | 3 |
| 46.8L | $7.50 |
| 7/10 | 03/07/2026 | 7 | NR up to 45 | $5,000.00 | Mildura | 1790m | Neutral | Corey Johnson | 2:03.3 | 3 |
| 10.9L | $26.00 |
| 4/11 | 26/06/2026 | 21 | NR up to 46 | $4,000.00 | Mildura | 2190m | Neutral | Corey Johnson | 2:03.3 | 5 |
| 11.0L | $34.00 |
| 5/8 | 05/06/2026 | 7 | NR up to 45 | $4,000.00 | Mildura | 1790m | Neutral | Corey Johnson | 2:00.4 | 3 |
| 15.9L | $17.00 |
| 8/9 | 29/05/2026 | 7 | 0-3 WINs | $6,000.00 | Mildura | 1790m | Neutral | Corey Johnson | 2:00.7 | 4 |
| 35.7L | $126.00 |
| 3/4 | 18/05/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Mildura | 1790m | D J Weinert | 0 |
| 1.2L | $0.00 | ||
| 3/4 | 13/04/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Mildura | 2190m | D J Weinert | 0 |
| 23L | $0.00 |