Mildura Race 8 - Club Merbein Pace
DON CRUNCH (2) went to the front in the early stages and kept going to record a emphatic 6 metre win last start over 1790m at this track, following on from a strong second the run prior at Melton. Has the benefit of a good draw. Meeting a deeper field this time but he good enough to play a major role. SHES POPPY (1) scored at this circuit two runs ago before having her colours lowered when second at her latest appearance over 2190m here, beaten 2.5 metres. Must raise the bar but she has the ability to test this field. LETSGO BIG GIRL (11) found form and finished in the money two runs back then was brave in defeat to finish third despite breaking last start over 2190m at this course. Top-three conveyance. GOOD BOOTS BINDI (3) has drawn to advantage and should give backers a great sight.

Driver: Kathy Watson
Stats
Comments
Beaten favourite last start when second at this track on September 11. Won the start prior at this track on September 4. Has the inside gate and expected to be in the finish.
Last Starts 7 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/6 | 11/09/2026 | 7 | NR up to 59 | $6,000.00 | Mildura | 2190m | Neutral | Wayne Hill | 1:59.2 | 2 |
| 2.4L | $2.00 |
| 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 |
| 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: Luke Dunne
Stats
Comments
In good form recently. Last start won by 6 m as favourite after showing early speed, (Fr4) at this track (2:11.40) beating Just Incredible in on August 7 at $1.65 at the bell was leading 2.2. Sure to feature.
Last Starts 42 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/8 | 07/08/2026 | 6 | 0-3 WINs (NR 55) | $6,000.00 | Mildura | 1790m | Neutral | Luke Dunne | 1:58.1 | 4 |
| 6.3L | $1.65 |
| 2/10 | 01/08/2026 | 8 | No NR | $14,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Luke Dunne | 1:51.8 | 2 |
| 48.6L | $21.00 |
| 3/9 | 24/07/2026 | 11 | 0-1 WIN | $6,000.00 | Swan Hill | 2240m | Neutral | Luke Dunne | 2:00.9 | 4 |
| 1.8L | $2.00 |
| 2/10 | 13/07/2026 | 7 | 10 0K | $8,000.00 | Maryborough | 1690m | R | Luke Dunne | 2:01.0 | 6 |
| 1.3L | $21.00 |
| 5/8 | 06/07/2026 | 80 | 0-1 WIN | $6,000.00 | Charlton | 2100m | Neutral | Luke Dunne | 2:00.3 | 7 |
| 10.2L | $7.00 |
| 1/7 | 22/06/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bendigo | 2150m | Luke Dunne | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 | ||
| 1/8 | 17/04/2026 | 21 | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Mildura | 2190m | Neutral | Luke Dunne | 2:03.1 | 1 |
| 4.0L | $2.60 |
| 1/8 | 16/03/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bendigo | 2150m | Jordan Leedham | 0 |
| 4L | $0.00 |

Driver: Corey Johnson
Stats
Comments
Fair run when beaten by 3 m finishing fourth after being driven well back, behind Cemetery Bay at this track over 1790m on August 28 at $34. Then a handy effort when beaten by 9 m finishing second behind Sportsbou at this track over 2190m on September 4 at $8. Sure to play a major role.
Last Starts 14 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/9 | 04/09/2026 | 7 | NR 56 to 64 | $7,000.00 | Mildura | 2190m | Neutral | Connor Clarke | 1:58.5 | 3 |
| 9.1L | $8.00 |
| 4/9 | 28/08/2026 | 7 | NR 60 to 75 | $8,000.00 | Mildura | 1790m | Neutral | Corey Johnson | 1:59.4 | 6 |
| 3.0L | $34.00 |
| 4/8 | 21/08/2026 | 14 | NR 57 to 64 | $7,000.00 | Mildura | 1790m | Neutral | Corey Johnson | 1:59.4 | 6 |
| 5.6L | $8.00 |
| 3/9 | 07/08/2026 | 7 | NR 56 to 64 | $7,000.00 | Mildura | 2190m | Neutral | Luke Dunne | 1:59.9 | 2 |
| 9.1L | $5.50 |
| 2/7 | 31/07/2026 | 14 | NR 56 to 64 | $7,000.00 | Mildura | 2190m | Neutral | Luke Dunne | 1:58.1 | 2 |
| 5.4L | $8.00 |
| 5/10 | 17/07/2026 | 14 | NR 57 to 64 | $7,000.00 | Mildura | 1790m | Neutral | Luke Dunne | 1:59.6 | 3 |
| 6.6L | $6.50 |
| 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: Luke Sutherland
Stats
Comments
Last start 5th (Fr2) over 2190m at this track, beaten 23 m by Sportsbou (2:41.20) on September 4 at $4.20. Before that, 4th (Fr3) over 2190m at this track beaten 8 m by Kyoretsu (2:41.20) on August 28 at $4.20. Watch for a spike in form.
Last Starts 14 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/9 | 04/09/2026 | 7 | NR 56 to 64 | $7,000.00 | Mildura | 2190m | Neutral | Luke Dunne | 1:58.5 | 2 |
| 23.6L | $4.20 |
| 4/9 | 28/08/2026 | 7 | NR 56 to 64 | $7,000.00 | Mildura | 2190m | Neutral | Wayne Hill | 1:58.5 | 3 |
| 8.9L | $4.20 |
| 1/6 | 21/08/2026 | 14 | NR 52 to 56 | $6,000.00 | Mildura | 2190m | Neutral | Wayne Hill | 2:01.3 | 6 |
| 1.1L | $2.20 |
| 2/8 | 07/08/2026 | 7 | 0-3 WINs (NR 55) | $6,000.00 | Mildura | 1790m | Neutral | Wayne Hill | 1:58.1 | 2 |
| 6.3L | $2.80 |
| 3/10 | 31/07/2026 | 14 | 0-3 WINs (NR55) | $6,000.00 | Mildura | 1790m | Neutral | Luke Dunne | 1:58.8 | 4 |
| 7.1L | $6.50 |
| 1/10 | 17/07/2026 | 14 | NR 47 to 51 | $6,000.00 | Mildura | 1790m | Neutral | Wayne Hill | 2:00.7 | 3 |
| 3.0L | $2.70 |
| 4/6 | 23/03/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Geelong | 2100m | Kyle Marshall | 0 |
| 69L | $0.00 | ||
| 1/6 | 17/03/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Melton | 2240m | Good | James Herbertson | 0 |
| 1.1L | $0.00 |

Driver: Jack Laugher
Stats
Comments
Returns from the paddock. Previously first up came from midfield and won by a head (Sr1) at this track (2:09.80) beating The Naked Art in on December 30 at $17. Likely to measure up.
Last Starts 14 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/4 | 04/09/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Mildura | 2190m | Good | Boris Devcic | 0 |
| 0.1L | $0.00 | |
| 2/8 | 22/05/2026 | 7 | NR 57 to 64 | $7,000.00 | Mildura | 1790m | Neutral | Wayne Hill | 1:57.5 | 2 |
| 3.4L | $3.60 |
| 4/11 | 15/05/2026 | 5 | NR 56 to 64 | $7,000.00 | Mildura | 2190m | Neutral | Wayne Hill | 1:59.8 | 2 |
| 6.1L | $4.80 |
| 1/7 | 10/05/2026 | 23 | NR 52 to 56 | $6,000.00 | Ouyen | 2040m | Neutral | Connor Clarke | 1:59.5 | 6 |
| 1.7L | $5.50 |
| 7/9 | 17/04/2026 | 6 | NR 52 to 56 | $6,000.00 | Mildura | 1790m | Neutral | Boris Devcic | 1:57.3 | 3 |
| 30.4L | $10.00 |
| 3/9 | 11/04/2026 | 4 | NR 54 to 63 | $10,000.00 | Mildura | 1790m | Neutral | Ryan Backhouse | 1:56.8 | 6 |
| 4.4L | $19.00 |
| 9/10 | 07/04/2026 | 11 | NR 54 to 63 | $7,000.00 | Mildura | 1790m | Neutral | Ryan Backhouse | 1:56.1 | 1 |
| 35.9L | $7.00 |
| 2/3 | 15/12/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Mildura | 2190m | Boris Devcic | 0 |
| 1L | $0.00 |

Driver: Wayne Hill
Stats
Comments
Won three starts back at this track over 1790m on August 21. Last start 6th (Fr1) over 2190m after showing early speed at this track beaten 30 m by Sportsbou (2:41.20) on September 4 at $3.20. Among the leading players on best form.
Last Starts 14 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 | 7 | NR 56 to 64 | $7,000.00 | Mildura | 2190m | Neutral | Wayne Hill | 1:58.5 | 1 |
| 32.4L | $3.20 |
| 6/9 | 28/08/2026 | 7 | NR 60 to 75 | $8,000.00 | Mildura | 1790m | Neutral | Wayne Hill | 1:59.4 | 3 |
| 5.0L | $4.00 |
| 1/8 | 21/08/2026 | 7 | NR 57 to 64 | $7,000.00 | Mildura | 1790m | Neutral | Wayne Hill | 1:59.4 | 2 |
| 3.6L | $2.70 |
| 3/4 | 14/08/2026 | 7 | NR 57 to 62 | $7,000.00 | Mildura | 2190m | Neutral | Wayne Hill | 2:00.1 | 1 |
| 5.4L | $6.50 |
| 99/9 | 07/08/2026 | 7 | NR 56 to 64 | $7,000.00 | Mildura | 2190m | Neutral | Wayne Hill | 1:59.9 | 3 |
| 0.0L | $5.00 |
| 4/7 | 31/07/2026 | 38 | NR 56 to 64 | $7,000.00 | Mildura | 2190m | Neutral | Wayne Hill | 1:58.1 | 3 |
| 15.2L | $5.50 |
| 1/7 | 11/05/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bendigo | 2150m | Alex Ashwood | 0 |
| 14L | $0.00 | ||
| 6/8 | 28/01/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Good | Robert Morris | 0 |
| 13.2L | $0.00 |

Driver: Ellen Tormey
Stats
Comments
Last start won by 2.5 m when quickly away, (Fr4) at this track (2:42.20) beating Shes Poppy in on September 11 at $5 at the bell was leading 4.4. Awkward draw but in-form and expected to go well again.
Last Starts 7 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/6 | 11/09/2026 | 7 | NR up to 59 | $6,000.00 | Mildura | 2190m | Neutral | Luke Dunne | 1:59.2 | 4 |
| 2.4L | $5.00 |
| 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 |
| 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: Aaron Dunn
Stats
Comments
Last start was driven from back in the field when 11th (Fr4) over 2180m at Kilmore beaten 50 m by Fairplay (2:38.10) in 4yo on September 10 at $151. At the start before 4th (Sr2) over 1720m at Melton, beaten 22 m by Bandit Eyes (2:01.00) on August 29 at $8.50. Can improve sharply.
Last Starts 8 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11/11 | 10/09/2026 | 12 | Entires Geldings No NR | $10,000.00 | Kilmore | 2180m | Neutral | Michael Stanley | 1:56.7 | 4 |
| 48.8L | $151.00 |
| 4/9 | 29/08/2026 | 14 | 0W/15 0K stake | $10,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Aaron Dunn | 1:53.2 | 2 |
| 22.7L | $8.50 |
| 9/10 | 15/08/2026 | 8 | 0W/15 0K stake | $10,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Aaron Dunn | 1:55.4 | 4 |
| 16.5L | $61.00 |
| 2/9 | 07/08/2026 | 11 | NR 56 to 64 | $7,000.00 | Mildura | 2190m | Neutral | Connor Clarke | 1:59.9 | 3 |
| 6.3L | $5.50 |
| 5/8 | 27/07/2026 | 121 | NR 55 to 64 | $7,000.00 | Horsham | 2200m | Neutral | James Herbertson | 1:59.6 | 7 |
| 9.6L | $14.00 |
| 9/11 | 28/03/2026 | 8 | 0W/15 0K stake | $15,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Ryan Backhouse | 1:53.3 | 4 |
| 19.6L | $71.00 |
| 1/6 | 26/08/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Terang | 2180m | Aaron Dunn | 0 |
| 6L | $0.00 | ||
| 4/7 | 28/05/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Horsham | 2200m | Aaron Dunn | 0 |
| 5L | $0.00 |

Driver: Luke Watson
Stats
Comments
Last start 5th (Sr1) over 2190m at this track was 5th-11.8 at the bell, beaten 7 m by Bizzness Class (2:40.60) on September 11 at $26. Two runs back 3rd (Sr2) over 2190m at this track was 6th-21.8 at the bell, beaten 18 m by Sportsbou (2:41.20) on September 4 at $8. Will find this tough.
Last Starts 7 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/8 | 11/09/2026 | 7 | NR 60 to 75 | $8,000.00 | Mildura | 2190m | Neutral | Luke Watson | 1:58.0 | 1 |
| 7.1L | $26.00 |
| 3/9 | 04/09/2026 | 7 | NR 56 to 64 | $7,000.00 | Mildura | 2190m | Neutral | Luke Watson | 1:58.5 | 2 |
| 18.7L | $8.00 |
| 5/9 | 28/08/2026 | 7 | NR 60 to 75 | $8,000.00 | Mildura | 1790m | Neutral | Luke Watson | 1:59.4 | 1 |
| 4.0L | $23.00 |
| 3/8 | 21/08/2026 | 7 | NR 57 to 64 | $7,000.00 | Mildura | 1790m | Neutral | Luke Watson | 1:59.4 | 2 |
| 5.3L | $13.00 |
| 3/6 | 14/08/2026 | 70 | NR 60 to 75 | $8,000.00 | Mildura | 2190m | Neutral | Luke Watson | 1:58.4 | 1 |
| 3.9L | $31.00 |
| 1/3 | 03/08/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Mildura | 1790m | Good | Sarah Watson | 0 |
| 4L | $0.00 | |
| 4/8 | 05/06/2026 | 7 | NR 56 to 64 | $7,000.00 | Mildura | 2190m | Neutral | Kathy Watson | 1:59.8 | 2 |
| 8.9L | $19.00 |
| 2/4 | 05/01/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Mildura | 1790m | Luke Watson | 0 |
| 1L | $0.00 |

Driver: Connor Clarke
Stats
Comments
Solid performance when a close second after a quick start, behind Cemetery Bay at this track over 1790m on August 28 at $6.50. Then a handy effort when beaten by 6 m finishing third after a quick start, behind Bizzness Class at this track over 2190m on September 11 at $3.80. Sure to feature.
Last Starts 7 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/8 | 11/09/2026 | 14 | NR 60 to 75 | $8,000.00 | Mildura | 2190m | Neutral | Connor Clarke | 1:58.0 | 3 |
| 6.2L | $3.80 |
| 2/9 | 28/08/2026 | 7 | NR 60 to 75 | $8,000.00 | Mildura | 1790m | Neutral | Connor Clarke | 1:59.4 | 5 |
| 0.1L | $6.50 |
| 5/8 | 21/08/2026 | 7 | NR 57 to 64 | $7,000.00 | Mildura | 1790m | Neutral | Connor Clarke | 1:59.4 | 1 |
| 8.3L | $3.70 |
| 6/6 | 14/08/2026 | 14 | NR 60 to 75 | $8,000.00 | Mildura | 2190m | Neutral | Connor Clarke | 1:58.4 | 2 |
| 20.5L | $2.15 |
| 2/6 | 31/07/2026 | 14 | NR 60 to 75 | $8,000.00 | Mildura | 1790m | Neutral | Connor Clarke | 1:56.8 | 4 |
| 1.8L | $3.60 |
| 8/8 | 17/07/2026 | 7 | NR 65 | $8,000.00 | Mildura | 2190m | Neutral | Ben Xiriha | 1:57.9 | 2 |
| 21.4L | $26.00 |
| 1/6 | 08/01/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Mildura | 1790m | Luke Watson | 0 |
| 1L | $0.00 | ||
| 1/6 | 05/02/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bendigo | 2150m | C R Bell | 0 |
| 12L | $0.00 |