Mildura Race 7 - Vale Geoff Bottams Pace
HOT DEAL (7) finished fifth last start, beaten 13 metres at Swan Hill over 1750m. Should enjoy a nice smother from this draw and will be looking for a split at some stage. Good enough to win a race of this calibre. SANTA CASA BEACH (2) ran ninth last start at Swan Hill over 1750m. Draws favourably and expect him to pose a serious challenge. EARL OF PEMBROKE NZ (5) should be ready to peak now after finishing fifth over 1740m at Riverina Paceway two weeks ago. Can give this a real shake. OUR VINCENT CAN GOGH NZ (4) disappointed last time when sixth over 2100m at Geelong. Can do a lot better so worth considering for the multiples.

Driver: Reece Moore
Stats
Comments
Backs up three days after he failed to impress was well back in the run when 9th (Fr7) over 2190m at Shepparton, beaten 25 m by Cee Cee Lou (2:38.20) on September 15 at $151. Before that 6th (Sr2) over 2190m at this track, beaten 30 m by Bizzness Class (2:40.60) on September 11 at $81. Others preferred.
Last Starts 3 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9/10 | 15/09/2026 | 4 | NR 58 to 68 | $7,000.00 | Shepparton | 2190m | Neutral | Reece Moore | 1:56.2 | 7 |
| 27.0L | $151.00 |
| 6/8 | 11/09/2026 | 3 | NR 60 to 75 | $8,000.00 | Mildura | 2190m | Neutral | Reece Moore | 1:58.0 | 2 |
| 27.7L | $81.00 |
| 9/9 | 08/09/2026 | 3 | NR 56 to 69 | $5,000.00 | Port Pirie | 2050m | Neutral | Kevin Weidenbach | 1:57.0 | 6 |
| 31.2L | $12.00 |
| 7/9 | 05/09/2026 | 11 | NR 63 to 74 | $8,000.00 | Globe Derby | 1800m | Neutral | Nicholas Brown | 2:00.0 | 5 |
| 26.3L | $151.00 |
| 4/5 | 25/08/2026 | 3 | NR 56 to 69 | $3,500.00 | Port Pirie | 1609m | Neutral | Wayne Hill | 1:56.3 | 5 |
| 34.3L | $1.95 |
| 5/10 | 22/08/2026 | 7 | NR 65 to 79 | $8,000.00 | Globe Derby | 1800m | Neutral | Reece Moore | 1:54.9 | 1 |
| 7.8L | $23.00 |
| 8/8 | 15/08/2026 | 14 | NR 60 to 71 | $5,000.00 | Globe Derby | 1800m | Neutral | Reece Moore | 1:56.8 | 7 |
| 20.8L | $41.00 |
| 1/3 | 17/05/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Globe Derby | 2230m | Good | Reece Moore | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 | |
| 1/4 | 09/11/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Gawler | 2070m | Michael Smith | 0 |
| 100L | $0.00 |

Driver: Connor Clarke
Stats
Comments
Lacklustre performance first-up beaten 280 m ninth behind Diamond Eclipse at Swan Hill over 1750m in a on September 8. Nicely drawn this time and can bounce back.
Last Starts 10 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9/9 | 08/09/2026 | 95 | NR 65 | $8,000.00 | Swan Hill | 1750m | Neutral | Connor Clarke | 1:53.8 | 7 |
| 277.9L | $61.00 |
| 7/9 | 05/06/2026 | 21 | NR 65 or better | $8,000.00 | Mildura | 2190m | Neutral | Connor Clarke | 1:58.3 | 2 |
| 35.2L | $7.50 |
| 7/8 | 15/05/2026 | 5 | NR 65 or better | $8,000.00 | Mildura | 1790m | Neutral | Connor Clarke | 1:56.0 | 2 |
| 25.0L | $8.50 |
| 10/11 | 10/05/2026 | 9 | No NR | $10,000.00 | Ouyen | 2423m | Neutral | Connor Clarke | 1:57.8 | 4 |
| 42.0L | $16.00 |
| 4/10 | 01/05/2026 | 20 | NR 65 or better | $8,000.00 | Mildura | 2190m | Neutral | Connor Clarke | 1:57.5 | 2 |
| 8.1L | $2.15 |
| 11/11 | 11/04/2026 | 4 | No NR | $40,000.00 | Mildura | 2600m | Neutral | Connor Clarke | 1:57.4 | 1 |
| 208.6L | $81.00 |
| 1/4 | 28/09/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Echuca | 2160m | David Wills | 0 |
| 30L | $0.00 | ||
| 1/5 | 07/10/2021 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Shepparton | 2190m | L Sutton | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 |

Driver: Luke Dunne
Stats
Comments
Didn't do much last time out, 7th (Sr1) over 1750m at Swan Hill, well beaten by Diamond Eclipse (2:03.80) on September 8 at $151. Before that 7th (Fr1) over 2240m at Melton beaten 24 m by Hitch To His Star (2:43.10) on September 5 at $126. Will not find this easy. Not keen on his chances in this field.
Last Starts 10 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/9 | 08/09/2026 | 3 | NR 65 | $8,000.00 | Swan Hill | 1750m | Neutral | Luke Dunne | 1:53.8 | 1 |
| 146.5L | $151.00 |
| 7/10 | 05/09/2026 | 15 | 0W/15 0K stake | $11,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Nathan Jack | 1:57.2 | 1 |
| 24.1L | $126.00 |
| 8/8 | 21/08/2026 | 17 | NR up to 65 | $9,790.00 | Wagga | 1740m | Fast | George Lee | 1:55.1 | 5 |
| 6.3L | $101.00 |
| 5/5 | 04/08/2026 | 4 | NR up to 80 | $8,000.00 | Shepparton | 2190m | Neutral | Luke Dunne | 1:57.1 | 3 |
| 26.0L | $61.00 |
| 4/7 | 31/07/2026 | 138 | 0W/15 0K stake | $8,000.00 | Melton | 1200m | Neutral | Liam Older | 6 |
| 20.5L | $61.00 | |
| 4/6 | 23/07/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Shepparton | 2190m | Good | Liam Older | 0 |
| 14L | $0.00 | |
| 12/12 | 15/03/2026 | 14 | NR 56 to 64 | $7,000.00 | Charlton | 2100m | Neutral | Luke Dunne | 1:54.5 | 3 |
| 44.6L | $81.00 |
| 4/4 | 06/10/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Mildura | 2190m | Mark Riseley | 0 |
| 10L | $0.00 |

Driver: Jack Laugher
Stats
Comments
Last start was well back in the run when 6th (Fr3) over 2100m at Geelong beaten 13 m by Ata Rangi (2:31.70) on September 11 at $34. At the start before 7th (Fr2) over 1740m after showing early pace at Riverina Paceway beaten 30 m by Day Two (1:59.80) on September 4 at $21. Among the leading chances on best form.
Last Starts 7 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/7 | 11/09/2026 | 7 | NR up to 90 | $17,500.00 | Geelong | 2100m | Neutral | D K Douglas | 1:56.2 | 3 |
| 13.4L | $34.00 |
| 7/7 | 04/09/2026 | 6 | No NR | $11,830.00 | Wagga | 1740m | Fast | Shane Hallcroft | 1:50.8 | 2 |
| 30.2L | $21.00 |
| 6/11 | 29/08/2026 | 7 | NR up to 88 | $17,500.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | D K Douglas | 1:54.0 | 1 |
| 5.9L | $71.00 |
| 11/12 | 22/08/2026 | 7 | No NR | $22,500.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | D K Douglas | 1:52.0 | 1 |
| 30.3L | $101.00 |
| 5/7 | 15/08/2026 | 14 | NR 78 to 89 | $11,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Jack Laugher | 1:52.8 | 4 |
| 23.9L | $41.00 |
| 4/9 | 01/08/2026 | 4 | Band 4 NR 60 | $14,500.00 | Albion Park | 1660m | Neutral | Tom Callaghan | 1:52.7 | 6 |
| 4.4L | $7.50 |
| 2/4 | 17/09/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Good | J R Kershaw | 0 |
| 8L | $0.00 | |
| 1/3 | 21/05/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Good | J P McCarthy | 0 |
| 1.7L | $0.00 |

Driver: Ellen Tormey
Stats
Comments
Last start 5th (Fr1) over 1740m at Riverina Paceway beaten 10 m by Day Two (1:59.80) on September 4 at $21. At the run before 9th (Fr2) over 1720m at Melton beaten 10 m by Soho Darknstormy (2:01.80) on August 29 at $71. Among the top-three chances.
Last Starts 14 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/7 | 04/09/2026 | 6 | No NR | $11,830.00 | Wagga | 1740m | Fast | Harrison Ross | 1:50.8 | 1 |
| 10.9L | $21.00 |
| 9/11 | 29/08/2026 | 7 | NR up to 88 | $17,500.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Tasmyn Potter | 1:54.0 | 2 |
| 10.6L | $71.00 |
| 7/9 | 22/08/2026 | 112 | NR up to 82 | $15,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | D K Douglas | 1:55.5 | 3 |
| 29.5L | $101.00 |
| 1/4 | 04/05/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bendigo | 2150m | G F Douglas | 0 |
| 7L | $0.00 | ||
| 8/8 | 02/05/2026 | 7 | 1MW | $15,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Tasmyn Potter | 1:55.9 | 1 |
| 13.1L | $8.50 |
| 9/11 | 25/04/2026 | 8 | NR 72 to 82 | $15,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Ellen Tormey | 1:56.9 | 3 |
| 15.9L | $41.00 |
| 3/8 | 17/04/2026 | 13 | No NR | $11,830.00 | Wagga | 1740m | Fast | Tasmyn Potter | 1:53.4 | 6 |
| 9.6L | $5.00 |

Driver: Corey Johnson
Stats
Comments
Last start was driven from back in the field when 8th (Fr6) over 1750m at Swan Hill, well beaten by Diamond Eclipse (2:03.80) on September 8 at $26. Before that, 4th (Fr4) over 1680m at Terang was 5th-6.8 at the bell, beaten 7 m by Sweet Ideal (2:01.70) on August 30 at $41. Capable of a better showing.
Last Starts 10 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/9 | 08/09/2026 | 9 | NR 65 | $8,000.00 | Swan Hill | 1750m | Neutral | Jack Laugher | 1:53.8 | 6 |
| 147.6L | $26.00 |
| 4/8 | 30/08/2026 | 9 | NR 65 | $8,000.00 | Terang | 1680m | Neutral | Aaron Dunn | 1:56.6 | 4 |
| 7.5L | $41.00 |
| 2/6 | 21/08/2026 | 14 | NR 65 | $8,000.00 | Mildura | 2190m | Neutral | Jack Laugher | 1:58.9 | 1 |
| 9.5L | $18.00 |
| 5/7 | 07/08/2026 | 11 | NR 65 | $8,000.00 | Mildura | 2190m | Neutral | Luke Sutherland | 1:56.4 | 2 |
| 10.4L | $51.00 |
| 6/6 | 27/07/2026 | 122 | NR 65 | $8,000.00 | Horsham | 1700m | Neutral | Jason Lee | 1:55.1 | 4 |
| 22.0L | $19.00 |
| 10/10 | 27/03/2026 | 7 | NR 65 or better | $8,000.00 | Mildura | 2190m | Neutral | Ryan Backhouse | 1:57.9 | 1 |
| 40.0L | $13.00 |
| 3/5 | 08/01/2023 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Maryborough | 2190m | N Mccallum | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 | ||
| 4/5 | 19/07/2022 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Shepparton | 2190m | A J Wilson | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 |

Driver: Aaron Dunn
Stats
Comments
Last start was driven from back in the field when 5th (Fr5) over 1750m after being wide early at Swan Hill, beaten 13 m by Diamond Eclipse (2:03.80) on September 8 at $4.33. The start before 8th (Sr3) over 2240m at Melton, beaten 11 m by Triple Eight (2:38.50) on August 29 at $51. Can improve sharply.
Last Starts 10 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/9 | 08/09/2026 | 10 | NR 65 | $8,000.00 | Swan Hill | 1750m | Neutral | Aaron Dunn | 1:53.8 | 5 |
| 13.1L | $4.33 |
| 8/10 | 29/08/2026 | 8 | No NR | $22,500.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Kerryn Manning | 1:53.9 | 3 |
| 11.8L | $51.00 |
| 4/6 | 21/08/2026 | 14 | NR 65 | $8,000.00 | Mildura | 2190m | Neutral | Corey Johnson | 1:58.9 | 6 |
| 15.9L | $7.50 |
| 2/7 | 07/08/2026 | 11 | NR 65 | $8,000.00 | Mildura | 2190m | Neutral | Corey Johnson | 1:56.4 | 3 |
| 1.1L | $3.20 |
| 1/6 | 27/07/2026 | 122 | NR 65 | $8,000.00 | Horsham | 1700m | Neutral | Kerryn Manning | 1:55.1 | 6 |
| 3.3L | $10.00 |
| 9/10 | 27/03/2026 | 7 | NR 65 or better | $8,000.00 | Mildura | 2190m | Neutral | L R Sutherland | 1:57.9 | 3 |
| 39.4L | $13.00 |
| 5/6 | 22/09/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Maryborough | 1690m | Aaron Dunn | 0 |
| 5L | $0.00 | ||
| 2/2 | 10/07/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Hamilton | 1660m | Ryan Backhouse | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 |

Driver: Wayne Hill
Stats
Comments
Resumes today. At the latest first-up run 9th (Sr1) over 2190m at this track beaten 10 m by Maxy Wants To Play (2:39.80) on January 23 at $61. Might need this run and others rate better.
Last Starts 14 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/4 | 04/09/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Mildura | 2190m | Good | Andrew Vozlic | 0 |
| 0.1L | $0.00 | |
| 2/8 | 17/04/2026 | 10 | NR 65 or better | $8,000.00 | Mildura | 2190m | Neutral | Wayne Hill | 1:58.4 | 5 |
| 1.3L | $4.60 |
| 3/4 | 13/04/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Mildura | 2190m | Boris Devcic | 0 |
| 3L | $0.00 | ||
| 7/7 | 07/04/2026 | 11 | No NR | $8,000.00 | Mildura | 2190m | Neutral | Ryan Backhouse | 2:00.6 | 2 |
| 14.4L | $101.00 |
| 7/10 | 27/03/2026 | 12 | NR 65 or better | $8,000.00 | Mildura | 2190m | Neutral | Corey Johnson | 1:57.9 | 4 |
| 24.9L | $11.00 |
| 3/8 | 15/03/2026 | 7 | No NR | $20,000.00 | Charlton | 2570m | Neutral | James Herbertson | 1:54.6 | 2 |
| 14.0L | $51.00 |
| 1/8 | 08/03/2026 | 15 | NR 58 to 69 | $8,000.00 | Kapunda | 2200m | Neutral | Michael A Smith | 1:58.7 | 5 |
| 0.1L | $3.70 |
| 3/6 | 21/02/2026 | 10 | NR 63 to 73 | $8,000.00 | Globe Derby | 2230m | Neutral | Michael A Smith | 1:57.5 | 1 |
| 1.6L | $4.40 |

Driver: Luke Sutherland
Stats
Comments
Improved last start with a good run when 2nd (Sr3) over 2190m at this track was 6th-14.6 at the bell, beaten 5.5 m by Bizzness Class (2:40.60) on September 11 at $16. Hard to beat.
Last Starts 7 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/8 | 11/09/2026 | 7 | NR 60 to 75 | $8,000.00 | Mildura | 2190m | Neutral | Luke Sutherland | 1:58.0 | 3 |
| 5.6L | $16.00 |
| 7/8 | 04/09/2026 | 7 | NR 65 | $8,000.00 | Mildura | 2190m | Neutral | Luke Sutherland | 1:59.1 | 5 |
| 17.0L | $41.00 |
| 1/9 | 28/08/2026 | 7 | NR 60 to 75 | $8,000.00 | Mildura | 1790m | Neutral | Luke Sutherland | 1:59.4 | 2 |
| 0.1L | $9.00 |
| 3/6 | 21/08/2026 | 7 | NR 65 | $8,000.00 | Mildura | 2190m | Neutral | Luke Sutherland | 1:58.9 | 2 |
| 15.1L | $34.00 |
| 2/6 | 14/08/2026 | 7 | NR 60 to 75 | $8,000.00 | Mildura | 2190m | Neutral | Luke Sutherland | 1:58.4 | 5 |
| 3.2L | $18.00 |
| 7/7 | 07/08/2026 | 7 | NR 65 | $8,000.00 | Mildura | 2190m | Neutral | Jack Laugher | 1:56.4 | 4 |
| 15.7L | $81.00 |
| 1/3 | 10/07/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Mildura | 2190m | K Hughes | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 | ||
| 3/3 | 01/06/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Mildura | 1790m | K Hughes | 0 |
| 10.5L | $0.00 |