Mildura Race 1 - C.a. Fitness Pace
SHES POPPY (3) led from a couple of spots wider here last start and kept going, getting home by 4.7 metres. Has the speed to take advantage of the low draw so could strike again. YARRAMAN JOLT (7) will find this easier than the last attempt at Melton. Won two of his previous three outings, one of them here. Expect him to pose a serious challenge. KEAYANG SHADOWBOX (6) owns a decent record at this circuit and distance. Proven fresh and should be ready to run a big race first-up from a layoff following three trials. CHEERS POVERTY (5) has claims off a win from a similar barrier here last month.

Driver: Connor Clarke
Stats
Comments
Didn't do much last start, 6th (Fr2) over 1790m at this track, at the bell was 7th-9.6 beaten 13 m by Shes Poppy (2:13.10) on September 4 at $101. Before that 6th (Fr1) over 2190m at this track was 3rd-0.66 at the bell, beaten 18 m by Just Incredible (2:45.10) on August 21 at $7. This looks too tough.
Last Starts 7 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/9 | 04/09/2026 | 14 | NR 51 to 55 | $6,000.00 | Mildura | 1790m | Neutral | Andrew Vozlic | 1:59.7 | 2 |
| 13.7L | $101.00 |
| 6/6 | 21/08/2026 | 7 | NR 52 to 56 | $6,000.00 | Mildura | 2190m | Neutral | Luke Dunne | 2:01.3 | 1 |
| 18.7L | $7.00 |
| 6/10 | 14/08/2026 | 7 | NR 50 to 56 | $6,000.00 | Mildura | 2190m | Neutral | Ellen Tormey | 2:00.1 | 4 |
| 24.5L | $19.00 |
| 6/10 | 07/08/2026 | 7 | NR 51 to 55 | $6,000.00 | Mildura | 1790m | Neutral | Ellen Tormey | 1:56.5 | 5 |
| 44.5L | $61.00 |
| 8/10 | 31/07/2026 | 7 | NR 51 to 55 | $6,000.00 | Mildura | 1790m | Neutral | Ellen Tormey | 1:58.3 | 5 |
| 28.3L | $71.00 |
| 5/8 | 24/07/2026 | 7 | NR 52 to 56 | $6,000.00 | Swan Hill | 1750m | Neutral | Ellen Tormey | 1:56.6 | 4 |
| 8.5L | $18.00 |
| 2/3 | 01/06/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Mildura | 1790m | Andrew Vozlic | 0 |
| 4L | $0.00 | ||
| 1/4 | 18/02/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Mildura | 2190m | Andrew Vozlic | 0 |
| 12L | $0.00 |

Driver: Wayne Hill
Stats
Comments
Last start won by 4.5 m as favourite when quickly away, (Fr4) at this track (2:13.10) beating Vinny Rock in on September 4 at $1.75 at the bell was leading 1.2. One of the primary contenders.
Last Starts 7 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/9 | 04/09/2026 | 7 | NR 51 to 55 | $6,000.00 | Mildura | 1790m | Neutral | Wayne Hill | 1:59.7 | 4 |
| 4.7L | $1.75 |
| 5/10 | 28/08/2026 | 7 | NR 50 to 55 | $6,000.00 | Mildura | 1790m | Neutral | K Hughes | 2:00.0 | 2 |
| 3.0L | $26.00 |
| 2/10 | 21/08/2026 | 7 | NR 47 to 51 | $6,000.00 | Mildura | 1790m | Neutral | Luke Sutherland | 2:02.2 | 3 |
| 0.2L | $14.00 |
| 7/10 | 14/08/2026 | 7 | NR 50 to 56 | $6,000.00 | Mildura | 2190m | Neutral | Luke Sutherland | 2:00.1 | 6 |
| 27.6L | $23.00 |
| 2/10 | 07/08/2026 | 7 | NR 51 to 55 | $6,000.00 | Mildura | 1790m | Neutral | K Hughes | 1:56.5 | 5 |
| 27.3L | $101.00 |
| 10/10 | 31/07/2026 | 14 | NR 51 to 55 | $6,000.00 | Mildura | 1790m | Neutral | Ben Xiriha | 1:58.3 | 2 |
| 44.4L | $81.00 |
| 4/4 | 18/02/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Mildura | 2190m | Michael Francis | 0 |
| 1L | $0.00 | ||
| 1/5 | 05/05/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Mildura | 1790m | Sarah Watson | 0 |
| 20L | $0.00 |

Driver: Corey Johnson
Stats
Comments
Failed to impress last start; was driven from back in the field when 8th (Fr5) over 2190m at this track beaten 80 m by Sportsbou (2:41.20) on September 4 at $101. Showed ability the race before when he won by a nose when driven back in the field, (Fr6) held up early, at this track (2:13.50) beating Rubbleonthedouble in on August 28 at $26. One of the chances.
Last Starts 7 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/9 | 04/09/2026 | 7 | NR 56 to 64 | $7,000.00 | Mildura | 2190m | Neutral | Michael Francis | 1:58.5 | 5 |
| 80.5L | $101.00 |
| 1/10 | 28/08/2026 | 7 | NR 50 to 55 | $6,000.00 | Mildura | 1790m | Neutral | Corey Johnson | 2:00.0 | 6 |
| 0.1L | $26.00 |
| 5/6 | 21/08/2026 | 7 | NR 52 to 56 | $6,000.00 | Mildura | 2190m | Neutral | Corey Johnson | 2:01.3 | 2 |
| 6.0L | $6.50 |
| 5/10 | 14/08/2026 | 7 | NR 50 to 56 | $6,000.00 | Mildura | 2190m | Neutral | Corey Johnson | 2:00.1 | 4 |
| 16.7L | $5.00 |
| 1/7 | 07/08/2026 | 7 | NR 46 to 50 | $6,000.00 | Mildura | 2190m | Neutral | Corey Johnson | 2:00.8 | 1 |
| 1.4L | $2.80 |
| 3/7 | 31/07/2026 | 7 | NR 46 to 50 | $6,000.00 | Mildura | 2190m | Neutral | Ellen Tormey | 2:01.2 | 5 |
| 10.3L | $3.80 |
| 7/7 | 04/05/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Carrick | 2150m | Good | B E Fidler | 0 |
| 56.5L | $0.00 | |
| 4/4 | 27/04/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Carrick | 2150m | Good | B E Fidler | 0 |
| 57.3L | $0.00 |

Driver: Luke Dunne
Stats
Comments
Last start was driven from back in the field when 7th (Fr4) over 2190m after showing early speed and racing wide at this track beaten 70 m by Sportsbou (2:41.20) on September 4 at $151. At the run before 8th (Fr2) over 1790m after showing early speed at this track, beaten 8 m by Cemetery Bay (2:12.80) on August 28 at $51. Better than last start and can improve sharply.
Last Starts 7 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/9 | 04/09/2026 | 7 | NR 56 to 64 | $7,000.00 | Mildura | 2190m | Neutral | Andrew Vozlic | 1:58.5 | 4 |
| 67.6L | $151.00 |
| 8/9 | 28/08/2026 | 7 | NR 60 to 75 | $8,000.00 | Mildura | 1790m | Neutral | Ellen Tormey | 1:59.4 | 2 |
| 8.9L | $51.00 |
| 2/8 | 21/08/2026 | 7 | NR 57 to 64 | $7,000.00 | Mildura | 1790m | Neutral | Jack Laugher | 1:59.4 | 3 |
| 3.6L | $16.00 |
| 1/10 | 14/08/2026 | 7 | NR 50 to 56 | $6,000.00 | Mildura | 2190m | Neutral | Luke Dunne | 2:00.1 | 5 |
| 6.7L | $5.50 |
| 9/10 | 07/08/2026 | 7 | NR 51 to 55 | $6,000.00 | Mildura | 1790m | Neutral | Andrew Vozlic | 1:56.5 | 1 |
| 201.1L | $71.00 |
| 5/10 | 31/07/2026 | 7 | NR 51 to 55 | $6,000.00 | Mildura | 1790m | Neutral | Connor Clarke | 1:58.3 | 1 |
| 17.0L | $31.00 |
| 1/4 | 18/05/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Mildura | 1790m | Andrew Vozlic | 0 |
| 1L | $0.00 | ||
| 4/6 | 17/07/2023 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Mildura | 1790m | A P Vozlic | 0 |
| 59.6L | $0.00 |

Driver: Luke Sutherland
Stats
Comments
Resuming after a spell of nine months. Finished off last campaign when well beaten into eighth behind Good Boots Bindi at this track over 2190m on December 26 at $13. Previous preparation first-up won by 15 m as favourite (Fr5) at this track (2:46.90) beating Pottsy The Guru in on June 27 2025 at $1.85. Well-placed and can be in the finish.
Last Starts 88 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/5 | 15/06/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Mildura | 2190m | Michael Francis | 0 |
| 6L | $0.00 | ||
| 4/4 | 18/05/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Mildura | 1790m | Luke Watson | 0 |
| 24L | $0.00 | ||
| 8/9 | 26/12/2025 | 23 | NR 50 to 61 | $7,000.00 | Mildura | 2190m | Neutral | Ellen Tormey | 1:57.5 | 1 |
| 66.0L | $13.00 |
| 8/9 | 03/12/2025 | 7 | NR 50 to 59 | $7,000.00 | Mildura | 1790m | Neutral | Ellen Tormey | 1:56.8 | 3 |
| 11.4L | $5.00 |
| 3/7 | 26/11/2025 | 19 | NR 56 to 64 | $7,000.00 | Mildura | 2190m | Neutral | Ellen Tormey | 1:59.9 | 5 |
| 1.9L | $2.40 |
| 1/10 | 07/11/2025 | 7 | NR 50 to 59 | $6,000.00 | Mildura | 1790m | Neutral | Ellen Tormey | 1:58.2 | 5 |
| 4.3L | $9.00 |
| 5/10 | 31/10/2025 | 18 | NR 55 to 64 | $7,000.00 | Swan Hill | 1750m | Neutral | Alex Ashwood | 1:52.3 | 3 |
| 32.1L | $12.00 |
| 1/8 | 13/10/2025 | 6 | 3 LIFETIME WINS | $3,000.00 | Globe Derby | 1800m | Neutral | Wayne Hill | 1:58.0 | 1 |
| 0.2L | $1.95 |

Driver: Jack Laugher
Stats
Comments
Failed to impress last start; surrendered the lead and finished 9th (Fr4) over 1720m after showing early pace at Melton beaten 70 m by Bandit Eyes (2:01.00) on August 29 at $19. Showed ability the run before when he tracked on the speed and boxed on steadily; posted a big 4 m win after showing early speed, (Fr3) at Riverina Paceway (2:05.10) beating Ready To Dream in on August 21 at $4 at the bell was 3rd-4. Can 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9/9 | 29/08/2026 | 8 | 0W/15 0K stake | $10,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Jack Laugher | 1:53.2 | 4 |
| 67.7L | $19.00 |
| 1/9 | 21/08/2026 | 10 | NR up to 53 | $6,940.00 | Wagga | 1740m | Fast | Abby Sanderson | 1:55.7 | 3 |
| 4.1L | $4.00 |
| 6/7 | 11/08/2026 | 11 | NR 54 to 58 | $7,000.00 | Shepparton | 1690m | Neutral | Jack Laugher | 1:54.9 | 6 |
| 26.2L | $4.00 |
| 1/10 | 31/07/2026 | 10 | NR 51 to 55 | $6,000.00 | Mildura | 1790m | Neutral | Jack Laugher | 1:58.3 | 4 |
| 7.8L | $8.00 |
| 3/10 | 21/07/2026 | 6 | NR 47 to 50 | $6,000.00 | Shepparton | 1690m | Neutral | Liam Older | 2:00.3 | 2 |
| 1.5L | $14.00 |
| 9/9 | 15/07/2026 | 33 | NR 50 to 54 | $6,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Ellen Tormey | 1:58.0 | 7 |
| 26.8L | $21.00 |
| 4/7 | 25/06/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Shepparton | 2190m | Nathan Jack | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 | ||
| 2/5 | 30/04/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Shepparton | 2190m | Tasmyn Potter | 0 |
| 10L | $0.00 |