Stawell Race 3 - Wimmera Mallee Vets Pace
WATCH IT HAPPEN (7) finished third last start, beaten 13 metres at Ararat over 1790m. Will need a bit of luck negotiating a very wide starting position. Meets a similar line up so he is capable of getting the job done. DOT BALL (6) drew a wide gate last start and was safely held, beaten 24 metres into 11th at Bendigo over 1650m. Meets a similar line up and she is capable of a much better performance. ZWICK (8) broke in the run and finished a long last when resuming last start over 1680m at Terang. Shouldn't spend a penny from this draw and the sprint lane may come in handy. Live chance in a similar assignment. STELLAR QUEEN (3) is worth some thought after her last-start fifth over 1790m at Ararat on March 23.

Driver: Ryan Backhouse
Stats
Comments
Didn't do much last time out, 10th (Sr3) over 1680m at Terang beaten 50 m by Ima Charma (2:02.30) in NR up to 50 on March 2 at $151. Before that 7th (Fr4) over 1660m at Hamilton beaten 35 m by Optimal (1:58.10) in NR up to 50 on February 23 at $151. Not keen.
Last Starts 31 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10/10 | 02/03/2026 | 7 | NR up to 50 | $6,000.00 | Terang | 1680m | Neutral | Chris Walsh | 1:57.1 | 3 |
| 50.7L | $151.00 |
| 7/7 | 23/02/2026 | 6 | NR up to 50 | $6,000.00 | Hamilton | 1660m | Neutral | Chris Walsh | 1:54.5 | 4 |
| 36.9L | $151.00 |
| 7/9 | 17/02/2026 | 4 | NR 40 to 44 GROUP | $3,500.00 | Mount Gambier | 1780m | Neutral | Chris Walsh | 1:56.8 | 3 |
| 65.3L | $151.00 |
| 8/9 | 13/02/2026 | 10 | NR up to 49 | $4,000.00 | Terang | 1680m | Neutral | Chris Walsh | 1:58.0 | 1 |
| 48.0L | $151.00 |
| 6/6 | 03/02/2026 | 1 | NR up to 42 | $3,500.00 | Mount Gambier | 2190m | Neutral | Chris Walsh | 2:06.8 | 6 |
| 72.1L | $31.00 |
| 8/8 | 02/02/2026 | 7 | NR 41 to 45 | $4,000.00 | Charlton | 1609m | Neutral | Chris Walsh | 1:56.8 | 7 |
| 31.7L | $81.00 |
| 2/4 | 16/06/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Mildura | 1790m | Mark Riseley | 0 |
| 2L | $0.00 | ||
| 4/5 | 22/01/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Mildura | 2190m | R V Villiva | 0 |
| 25L | $0.00 |

Driver: Alex Ashwood
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First up. At the last run he 7th (Fr2) over 2190m at Maryborough, at the bell was 6th-8.4m on the pegs beaten 16 m by Icanmotor (2:46.70) in NR up to 36 on August 25 at $23. Sure to be thereabouts.
Last Starts 220 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/12 | 25/08/2025 | 20 | NR up to 36 | $4,000.00 | Maryborough | 2190m | Neutral | Jordan Leedham | 2:02.5 | 2 |
| 16.4L | $23.00 |
| 10/12 | 05/08/2025 | 11 | NR up to 39 | $4,000.00 | Shepparton | 2190m | Neutral | Luke Dunne | 2:01.0 | 2 |
| 27.0L | $17.00 |
| 6/11 | 25/07/2025 | 14 | NR up to 35 | $4,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Jordan Leedham | 2:01.1 | 2 |
| 6.0L | $15.00 |
| 10/12 | 11/07/2025 | 7 | NR up to 36 | $4,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Jordan Leedham | 1:58.7 | 4 |
| 31.3L | $26.00 |
| 11/11 | 04/07/2025 | 10 | NR up to 36 | $4,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Jordan Leedham | 1:59.0 | 6 |
| 58.7L | $23.00 |
| 6/8 | 24/06/2025 | 34 | NR up to 36 | $4,000.00 | Shepparton | 1690m | W | James Herbertson | 1:59.2 | 6 |
| 24.0L | $8.50 |
| 5/8 | 13/01/2020 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Good | J N T Moka | 0 |
| 20.2L | $0.00 | |
| 4/9 | 07/01/2020 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Good | R P Morris | 0 |
| 24L | $0.00 |

Driver: Lauren White
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Last start 5th (Fr1) over 1790m after showing early pace at Ararat, beaten 24 m by Sea Hunter (2:12.40) in NR up to 38 on March 23 at $8. Before that, a solid effort when 3rd (Fr4) over 1755m after showing early pace at Echuca was 4th-6.6 at the bell, beaten 1.5 m by The Accidental One (2:12.60) in NR up to 36 on March 10 at $10. One of the better chances.
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 | 23/03/2026 | 13 | NR up to 38 | $4,000.00 | Ararat | 1790m | Neutral | Lauren White | 1:59.1 | 1 |
| 24.2L | $8.00 |
| 5/6 | 16/03/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bendigo | 2150m | Brent White | 0 |
| 5L | $0.00 | ||
| 3/7 | 10/03/2026 | 9 | NR up to 36 | $5,000.00 | Echuca | 1755m | Neutral | Lauren White | 2:01.6 | 4 |
| 1.6L | $10.00 |
| 5/9 | 01/03/2026 | 13 | NR up to 39 | $4,000.00 | Boort | 1900m | W | Lauren White | 2:02.7 | 3 |
| 9.1L | $16.00 |
| 8/10 | 24/02/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Melton | 1720m | Good | B F White | 0 |
| 47.3L | $0.00 | |
| 6/8 | 16/02/2026 | 14 | NR up to 35 | $4,000.00 | Charlton | 2100m | Neutral | Lauren White | 1:59.8 | 2 |
| 18.1L | $11.00 |
| 5/10 | 02/02/2026 | 17 | NR up to 35 | $4,000.00 | Charlton | 1609m | Neutral | Lauren White | 1:59.2 | 4 |
| 7.8L | $15.00 |
| 5/12 | 16/01/2026 | 8 | NR up to 37 | $4,000.00 | Geelong | 1609m | Neutral | Lauren White | 1:58.1 | 2 |
| 6.0L | $19.00 |

Driver: Rod Barker
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Comments
Last start 4th (Fr2) over 1790m at Ararat was 7th-12 at the bell, beaten 19 m by Sea Hunter (2:12.40) in NR up to 38 on March 23 at $3. Before that, 5th (Sr1) over 1780m at Mt Gambier beaten 25 m by Wow You Can Dance (2:10.80) in 4yo+ NR up to 40 on March 14 at $61. Best form would see him in the finish.
Last Starts 10 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/9 | 23/03/2026 | 9 | NR up to 38 | $4,000.00 | Ararat | 1790m | Neutral | Jackie Barker | 1:59.1 | 2 |
| 19.1L | $3.00 |
| 5/9 | 14/03/2026 | 12 | NR up to 40 | $5,000.00 | Mount Gambier | 1780m | Neutral | Rod Barker | 1:58.3 | 1 |
| 25.0L | $61.00 |
| 7/10 | 02/03/2026 | 3 | NR up to 42 | $6,000.00 | Terang | 1680m | Neutral | Rod Barker | 1:58.9 | 7 |
| 7.0L | $151.00 |
| 7/11 | 27/02/2026 | 18 | NR up to 40 | $4,000.00 | Ararat | 1790m | Neutral | Rod Barker | 1:58.7 | 2 |
| 17.0L | $151.00 |
| 2/10 | 09/02/2026 | 29 | NR up to 37 | $5,000.00 | Stawell | 1785m | Neutral | Jackie Barker | 1:57.9 | 4 |
| 9.2L | $10.00 |
| 10/12 | 11/01/2026 | 6 | NR up to 45 | $4,000.00 | Hamilton | 1660m | Fast | Rod Barker | 1:57.2 | 1 |
| 9.7L | $101.00 |
| 3/5 | 26/01/2022 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Stawell | 2180m | J H Barker | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 | ||
| 5/5 | 23/06/2019 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Hamilton | 1660m | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 |

Driver: Jackie Barker
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Last start 8th (Fr6) over 1710m after showing early speed and racing wide at Ballarat well beaten by Rebel By The Sea (2:05.30) in MAIDEN M on March 19 at $34. Two runs back 5th (Fr3) over 2150m at Bendigo, beaten 30 m by Allgood Vinnie (2:39.10) in 4yo+ MAIDEN on March 11 at $34. Must improve sharply.
Last Starts 14 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/8 | 19/03/2026 | 8 | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Ballarat | 1710m | Neutral | David Barbetti | 1:57.9 | 6 |
| 257.2L | $34.00 |
| 5/11 | 11/03/2026 | 6 | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Bendigo | 2150m | Neutral | David Barbetti | 1:59.1 | 3 |
| 28.0L | $34.00 |
| 8/9 | 05/03/2026 | 10 | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Ballarat | 2200m | Neutral | David Barbetti | 2:00.3 | 2 |
| 40.8L | $19.00 |
| 6/12 | 23/02/2026 | 7 | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Hamilton | 2160m | Neutral | Jackie Barker | 1:55.7 | 2 |
| 44.7L | $34.00 |
| 2/8 | 16/02/2026 | 7 | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Charlton | 2100m | Neutral | Jackie Barker | 1:57.6 | 4 |
| 0.1L | $12.00 |
| 3/11 | 09/02/2026 | 12 | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Stawell | 1785m | Neutral | Kerryn Manning | 1:58.2 | 7 |
| 6.9L | $26.00 |
| 2/3 | 15/06/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Maryborough | 2190m | David Barbetti | 0 |
| 3L | $0.00 | ||
| 1/4 | 20/05/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Ballarat | 2200m | David Barbetti | 0 |
| 3L | $0.00 |

Driver: Jack Laugher
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Last start was well beaten into eleventh behind Bettorsweetvictory at Bendigo over 1650m in a NR up to 40 on March 25 at $34. Raced better the start before that with a good run despite getting well back, when 3rd (Fr6) over 1609m at Charlton, beaten 19 m by Bettorsweetvictory (1:55.10) in NR up to 40 on March 15 at $11. Great chance to bounce back.
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 | 25/03/2026 | 10 | NR up to 40 | $4,000.00 | Bendigo | 1650m | Neutral | Josh Duggan | 1:56.1 | 4 |
| 24.1L | $34.00 |
| 3/7 | 15/03/2026 | 5 | NR up to 40 | $4,000.00 | Charlton | 1609m | Neutral | Jack Laugher | 1:55.1 | 6 |
| 19.6L | $11.00 |
| 1/9 | 10/03/2026 | 13 | NR up to 36 | $5,000.00 | Echuca | 1755m | Neutral | Josh Duggan | 2:00.2 | 2 |
| 5.7L | $12.00 |
| 7/9 | 25/02/2026 | 8 | NR up to 39 | $4,000.00 | Maryborough | 1690m | Neutral | Josh Duggan | 1:58.6 | 2 |
| 41.0L | $15.00 |
| 8/11 | 17/02/2026 | 62 | NR up to 37 | $4,000.00 | Shepparton | 1690m | Neutral | Josh Duggan | 1:57.9 | 6 |
| 29.8L | $23.00 |
| 3/7 | 02/02/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bendigo | 2150m | Ross Graham | 0 |
| 7L | $0.00 | ||
| 8/10 | 17/12/2025 | 7 | NR up to 42 | $4,000.00 | Bendigo | 1650m | Neutral | Josh Duggan | 1:55.7 | 6 |
| 13.2L | $101.00 |
| 2/6 | 17/03/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bendigo | 2150m | Ross Graham | 0 |
| 3L | $0.00 |

Driver: Chris Walsh
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Comments
Improved last start with a game effort despite getting well back, when 3rd (Fr7) over 1790m at Ararat was 5th-7.7 at the bell, beaten 13 m by Sea Hunter (2:12.40) in NR up to 38 on March 23 at $19. One of the key runners.
Last Starts 10 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/9 | 23/03/2026 | 7 | NR up to 38 | $4,000.00 | Ararat | 1790m | Neutral | Chris Walsh | 1:59.1 | 7 |
| 13.0L | $19.00 |
| 7/9 | 16/03/2026 | 6 | NR up to 50 | $6,000.00 | Maryborough | 2190m | Neutral | Chris Walsh | 1:57.1 | 3 |
| 43.1L | $126.00 |
| 7/9 | 10/03/2026 | 8 | NR 37 to 42 | $5,000.00 | Echuca | 1755m | Neutral | Chris Walsh | 1:59.3 | 3 |
| 14.8L | $26.00 |
| 1/10 | 02/03/2026 | 7 | NR up to 42 | $6,000.00 | Terang | 1680m | Neutral | Michael Bellman | 1:58.9 | 1 |
| 0.2L | $11.00 |
| 7/8 | 23/02/2026 | 6 | NR up to 55 | $6,000.00 | Hamilton | 2160m | Neutral | Chris Walsh | 1:58.2 | 1 |
| 10.6L | $61.00 |
| 5/7 | 17/02/2026 | 4 | NR up to 39 | $3,500.00 | Mount Gambier | 1780m | Neutral | Chris Walsh | 1:59.2 | 6 |
| 26.0L | $151.00 |
| 2/3 | 10/05/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bacchus Marsh | 1940m | Darren Pace | 0 |
| 5L | $0.00 | ||
| 7/8 | 29/04/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Melton | 1720m | Good | Jordan Leedham | 0 |
| 66.9L | $0.00 |

Driver: Ada Massa
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Comments
Didn't impress first-up beaten 225 m eighth behind Huxham Chubb at Terang over 1680m in a NR up to 45 on March 27. Open to sharp improvement.
Last Starts 6 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/8 | 27/03/2026 | 123 | NR up to 45 | $4,000.00 | Terang | 1680m | Neutral | Ada Massa | 2:00.5 | 5 |
| 227.3L | $23.00 |
| 4/9 | 24/11/2025 | 7 | NR up to 45 | $4,000.00 | Horsham | 1700m | Neutral | Ada Massa | 1:56.6 | 3 |
| 12.7L | $13.00 |
| 4/12 | 17/11/2025 | 8 | NR up to 45 | $4,000.00 | Maryborough | 1690m | Neutral | Ada Massa | 1:57.5 | 4 |
| 4.5L | $10.00 |
| 1/10 | 09/11/2025 | 6 | NR up to 45 | $4,000.00 | St Arnaud | 2150m | Neutral | Ada Massa | 2:03.0 | 1 |
| 0.3L | $7.50 |
| 3/10 | 03/11/2025 | 7 | NR up to 38 | $4,000.00 | Charlton | 2100m | Neutral | Ada Massa | 2:00.7 | 3 |
| 4.4L | $8.50 |
| 6/8 | 27/10/2025 | 10 | NR up to 37 | $4,000.00 | Ararat | 2195m | Neutral | Ada Massa | 2:04.0 | 7 |
| 11.4L | $6.50 |
| 2/6 | 13/07/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Maryborough | 2190m | Ada Massa | 0 |
| 4L | $0.00 | ||
| 2/3 | 16/07/2022 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Ararat | 1790m | J Ainsworth | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 |