Mildura Race 6 - Barry Bottams Memorial Mildura Guineas
LUVTOBEUPTOME (7) comes here following a Group One sixth two weeks ago over 2240m at Melton, beaten 14 metres by Enjoy Life. No surprise if he returned to his best form. THE GOLDEN HOOK (6) settled in the leading division before taking the lead and going on with the job to take out a 2070m race at Gawler last start, adding to his fine victory the run prior at Globe Derby Park. Stepping up a level this time but he is good enough to take this out. LISTEN TO THE HAND (5) is flying at present with two successive wins to his name, most recently at Gawler two weeks ago. Big chance to keep the ball rolling. DON CRUNCH (4) has been about the mark of late and must be respected, the latest offering a sound third at this track over 1790m.

Driver: Luke Sutherland
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Comments
Well-beaten 9 days ago at this track over 1790m, and two back was driven from back in the field when 4th (Fr5) over 1790m at this track, beaten 30 m by Listen To The Hand (2:12.00) on September 4 at $31. Cannot enthuse on what we have seen of late.
Last Starts 8 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/8 | 18/09/2026 | 14 | 0-3 WINs (NR 55) | $6,000.00 | Mildura | 1790m | Neutral | Ellen Tormey | 1:58.8 | 6 |
| 72.0L | $51.00 |
| 4/8 | 04/09/2026 | 7 | 0-3 WINs (NR 55) | $6,000.00 | Mildura | 1790m | Neutral | Wayne Hill | 1:58.6 | 5 |
| 29.0L | $31.00 |
| 3/10 | 28/08/2026 | 28 | 0-3 WINS (NR55) | $6,000.00 | Mildura | 1790m | Neutral | Wayne Hill | 2:03.6 | 6 |
| 7.8L | $81.00 |
| 8/10 | 31/07/2026 | 63 | 0-3 WINs (NR55) | $6,000.00 | Mildura | 1790m | Neutral | Connor Clarke | 1:58.8 | 3 |
| 56.2L | $61.00 |
| 1/7 | 29/05/2026 | 7 | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Mildura | 1790m | Neutral | Wayne Hill | 2:02.5 | 1 |
| 3.0L | $2.80 |
| 6/8 | 22/05/2026 | 7 | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Mildura | 2190m | Neutral | Corey Johnson | 2:03.0 | 3 |
| 11.9L | $18.00 |
| 3/4 | 30/03/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Mildura | 1790m | Cassandra O'brien | 0 |
| 30L | $0.00 | ||
| 3/4 | 25/02/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Mildura | 2190m | Cassandra O'brien | 0 |
| 35L | $0.00 |

Driver: Corey Johnson
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Comments
Two back was well beaten into fourth behind Watch The Attitude at this track over 2190m on September 11 at $11. Then a handy effort when well beaten into third after a quick start, behind Bersagliere at this track over 1790m on September 18 at $5.50. Forward performance expected.
Last Starts 8 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/8 | 18/09/2026 | 7 | 0-3 WINs (NR 55) | $6,000.00 | Mildura | 1790m | Neutral | Corey Johnson | 1:58.8 | 3 |
| 16.6L | $5.50 |
| 4/7 | 11/09/2026 | 14 | NR 50 to 56 | $6,000.00 | Mildura | 2190m | Neutral | Corey Johnson | 1:59.9 | 1 |
| 17.5L | $11.00 |
| 10/10 | 28/08/2026 | 7 | 0-3 WINS (NR55) | $6,000.00 | Mildura | 1790m | Neutral | Corey Johnson | 2:03.6 | 5 |
| 144.8L | $4.60 |
| 5/10 | 21/08/2026 | 7 | NR 47 to 51 | $6,000.00 | Mildura | 1790m | Neutral | Corey Johnson | 2:02.2 | 2 |
| 11.2L | $6.00 |
| 2/10 | 14/08/2026 | 7 | NR 50 to 56 | $6,000.00 | Mildura | 2190m | Neutral | Wayne Hill | 2:00.1 | 2 |
| 6.7L | $3.50 |
| 3/8 | 07/08/2026 | 7 | 0-3 WINs (NR 55) | $6,000.00 | Mildura | 1790m | Neutral | Aaron Dunn | 1:58.1 | 2 |
| 10.8L | $8.00 |
| 1/5 | 15/06/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Mildura | 1790m | D J Weinert | 0 |
| 3L | $0.00 | ||
| 1/7 | 01/06/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Mildura | 1790m | D J Weinert | 0 |
| 30L | $0.00 |

Driver: Wayne Hill
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Comments
Last start 8th (Fr4) over 1790m after showing early pace at this track was 3rd-2.2 at the bell, beaten 10 m by Lewielewis (2:13.30) on September 18 at $26. At his previous start 5th (Fr2) over 2190m at this track, beaten 23 m by Sportsbou (2:41.20) on September 4 at $4.20. Deserves another chance.
Last Starts 8 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/10 | 18/09/2026 | 14 | NR 57 to 64 | $7,000.00 | Mildura | 1790m | Neutral | Luke Sutherland | 1:59.8 | 4 |
| 10.2L | $26.00 |
| 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 |
| 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: Luke Dunne
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Comments
Last start solid effort when 3rd (Fr2) over 1790m after showing early pace at this track, at the bell was leading 1.8 beaten a neck by Lewielewis (2:13.30) on September 18 at $4.20. Two runs back posted a big 6 m win 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. Racing very well. Continues to race well and should feature prominently.
Last Starts 8 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/10 | 18/09/2026 | 42 | NR 57 to 64 | $7,000.00 | Mildura | 1790m | Neutral | Luke Dunne | 1:59.8 | 2 |
| 0.3L | $4.20 |
| 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 | 16/03/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bendigo | 2150m | Jordan Leedham | 0 |
| 4L | $0.00 |

Driver: Ellen Tormey
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Comments
Chasing a hat-trick. Last start posted a big 3.5 m win as favourite when quickly away, (Fr4) at Gawler (1:59.40) beating Normy in on September 14 at $1.35 at the bell was leading 4.7. Hard to leave out on current form. Will be about the money again.
Last Starts 12 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/10 | 14/09/2026 | 10 | 2 LIFETIME WINS | $3,500.00 | Gawler | 1609m | Fast | Wayne Hill | 1:59.4 | 4 |
| 3.3L | $1.35 |
| 1/8 | 04/09/2026 | 7 | 0-3 WINs (NR 55) | $6,000.00 | Mildura | 1790m | Neutral | Jack Laugher | 1:58.6 | 3 |
| 11.7L | $3.00 |
| 6/10 | 28/08/2026 | 35 | 0-3 WINS (NR55) | $6,000.00 | Mildura | 1790m | Neutral | Luke Sutherland | 2:03.6 | 2 |
| 10.1L | $12.00 |
| 4/9 | 24/07/2026 | 7 | 0-1 WIN | $6,000.00 | Swan Hill | 2240m | Neutral | Nathan Jack | 2:00.9 | 1 |
| 6.5L | $6.00 |
| 1/10 | 17/07/2026 | 324 | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Mildura | 2190m | Neutral | Leigh Sutton | 2:01.8 | 4 |
| 11.0L | $1.50 |
| 2/7 | 09/07/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Shepparton | 2190m | Nathan Jack | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 | ||
| 1/7 | 25/06/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Shepparton | 2190m | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 | |||
| 6/8 | 27/08/2025 | 8 | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Bendigo | 1650m | Neutral | Nathan Jack | 1:58.7 | 6 |
| 18.7L | $21.00 |

Driver: Jack Laugher
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Comments
Scored at his last two starts. Last start posted a big 30 m win as favourite when quickly away, (Fr4) at Gawler (2:30.40) beating Always On Safari in on September 14 at $1.08 at the bell was leading 17.2. Hard to leave out on current form. Can go on with it.
Last Starts 12 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/8 | 14/09/2026 | 9 | 5 LIFETIME WINS | $3,500.00 | Gawler | 2070m | Fast | Wayne Hill | 1:56.9 | 4 |
| 29.2L | $1.08 |
| 1/10 | 05/09/2026 | 8 | NR 46 to 53 | $8,000.00 | Globe Derby | 2230m | Neutral | Danielle Hill | 1:59.6 | 4 |
| 0.1L | $1.85 |
| 3/9 | 28/08/2026 | 17 | NR 56 to 64 | $7,000.00 | Mildura | 2190m | Neutral | Ellen Tormey | 1:58.5 | 2 |
| 4.0L | $7.00 |
| 3/8 | 11/08/2026 | 11 | NR up to 55 | $6,000.00 | Shepparton | 2190m | Neutral | Tasmyn Potter | 1:58.2 | 1 |
| 10.0L | $13.00 |
| 4/8 | 31/07/2026 | 9 | NR up to 58 | $11,830.00 | Wagga | 1740m | Fast | Tasmyn Potter | 1:52.5 | 7 |
| 8.2L | $15.00 |
| 5/10 | 22/07/2026 | 8 | NR 50 to 55 | $6,000.00 | Kilmore | 2180m | Neutral | Tasmyn Potter | 1:57.5 | 1 |
| 13.7L | $7.50 |
| 3/6 | 19/02/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Shepparton | 2190m | Tasmyn Potter | 0 |
| 1.3L | $0.00 | ||
| 3/4 | 11/09/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Cobram | 2170m | Leigh Sutton | 0 |
| 7L | $0.00 |

Driver: Josh Duggan
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Comments
Three-year-old colt who has plenty of ability. Unlucky last start 6th (Sr5) over 2240m at Melton, at the bell was 5th-11.86 beaten 14 m by Enjoy Life (2:38.70) in 3yo G1 on September 12 at $81. Rates highly and can bounce back.
Last Starts 14 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/12 | 12/09/2026 | 7 | Colts Geldings No NR | $150,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Josh Duggan | 1:54.0 | 5 |
| 14.9L | $81.00 |
| 4/12 | 05/09/2026 | 9 | Colts Geldings No NR | $15,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Josh Duggan | 1:55.0 | 1 |
| 5.4L | $19.00 |
| 3/11 | 27/08/2026 | 40 | Colts Geldings No NR | $10,000.00 | Kilmore | 2180m | Neutral | Josh Duggan | 1:56.9 | 1 |
| 2.2L | $2.70 |
| 2/5 | 17/08/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Geelong | 2100m | Good | Josh Duggan | 0 |
| 1L | $0.00 | |
| 1/2 | 11/08/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Melton | 2240m | Good | Josh Duggan | 0 |
| 5.2L | $0.00 | |
| 1/9 | 18/07/2026 | 8 | No NR | $30,350.00 | Albion Park | 2138m | Neutral | Josh Duggan | 1:54.5 | 1 |
| 4.6L | $4.80 |
| 8/12 | 10/07/2026 | 6 | No NR | $20,000.00 | Albion Park | 2138m | Neutral | Michael Stanley | 1:52.0 | 2 |
| 15.0L | $19.00 |
| 8/12 | 04/07/2026 | 14 | 3YO | $26,000.00 | Albion Park | 2138m | Neutral | Josh Duggan | 1:52.0 | 5 |
| 12.3L | $21.00 |