Swan Hill Race 6 - Vhrc / Black Horse Naturals Pace (1st Heat)
MAJOR LINCOLN (6) drew on the back row and settled back last start but worked home in good style for third at Mildura, giving him two wins and three placings from his last five outings. Came from this barrier to score three back at Stawell. Big chance. ESPERANZA (2) overcame a back row draw to score three back at Kilmore and produced another good effort at her latest appearance when runner-up at Stawell, beaten 1.3 metres. Should enjoy an economical run from this draw. Leading hope. IVE AN IDEA (5) is in the mix following a respectable second from this barrier at her most recent appearance at Shepparton. TALKNPLAY (4) is first up for 11 months but was readied with a nice trial and is proven fresh.

Driver: Connor Clarke
Stats
Comments
Last start 7th (Fr4) over 2190m after showing early speed and racing wide at Mildura beaten 35 m by Hesastar (2:43.30) on September 18 at $31. Two runs back was driven from back in the field when 5th (Fr6) over 2240m at this track was 7th-15.6 at the bell, beaten 14 m by Skadi (2:49.00) on September 8 at $23. Others better.
Last Starts 26 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/8 | 18/09/2026 | 10 | NR 40 to 46 | $5,000.00 | Mildura | 2190m | Neutral | Connor Clarke | 2:00.0 | 4 |
| 33.2L | $31.00 |
| 5/7 | 08/09/2026 | 25 | NR up to 40 | $5,000.00 | Swan Hill | 2240m | Neutral | Connor Clarke | 2:01.4 | 6 |
| 14.6L | $23.00 |
| 5/7 | 14/08/2026 | 14 | NR up to 49 | $5,000.00 | Mildura | 2190m | Neutral | Connor Clarke | 2:01.2 | 2 |
| 24.8L | $5.00 |
| 1/9 | 31/07/2026 | 7 | NR up to 45 | $5,000.00 | Mildura | 1790m | Neutral | Connor Clarke | 2:01.2 | 5 |
| 7.3L | $8.50 |
| 6/7 | 24/07/2026 | 14 | NR up to 40 | $5,000.00 | Swan Hill | 2240m | Neutral | Connor Clarke | 2:01.8 | 5 |
| 11.7L | $23.00 |
| 3/10 | 10/07/2026 | 7 | NR up to 46 | $5,000.00 | Mildura | 2190m | Neutral | Connor Clarke | 2:01.1 | 3 |
| 33.9L | $14.00 |
| 3/5 | 12/11/2020 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Stawell | 1785m | Sam Barker | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 | ||
| 5/5 | 29/10/2020 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Stawell | 1785m | Stephen Blacker | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 |

Driver: Scott Torney
Stats
Comments
Two back was well beaten into sixth behind Cresco Threepeat at this track over 1750m on September 8 at $26. Then a handy effort when beaten by 1.3 m finishing second after a quick start, behind Major Lincoln at Stawell over 2180m on September 14 at $3.70. One of the key runners.
Last Starts 30 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/8 | 14/09/2026 | 6 | NR up to 40 | $5,000.00 | Stawell | 2180m | Neutral | James Herbertson | 2:03.2 | 4 |
| 1.3L | $3.70 |
| 6/6 | 08/09/2026 | 5 | NR up to 49 | $5,000.00 | Swan Hill | 1750m | Neutral | Scott Torney | 1:59.0 | 1 |
| 29.8L | $26.00 |
| 1/10 | 03/09/2026 | 8 | NR up to 38 | $4,000.00 | Kilmore | 1690m | Neutral | James Herbertson | 2:00.3 | 2 |
| 2.2L | $2.15 |
| 7/10 | 26/08/2026 | 7 | NR up to 45 | $7,000.00 | Ballarat | 1710m | Neutral | Olivia Jardine | 1:57.9 | 1 |
| 9.3L | $23.00 |
| 2/8 | 19/08/2026 | 7 | NR up to 38 | $4,000.00 | Ballarat | 1710m | Neutral | James Herbertson | 1:59.2 | 1 |
| 0.2L | $1.95 |
| 6/8 | 12/08/2026 | 7 | NR up to 43 | $5,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | James Herbertson | 1:57.2 | 3 |
| 18.6L | $1.80 |
| 6/9 | 08/09/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bathurst | 1730m | Good | Nathan Turnbull | 0 |
| 23.2L | $0.00 | |
| 6/8 | 01/09/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bathurst | 1730m | Good | Nathan Turnbull | 0 |
| 12.8L | $0.00 |

Driver: Alex Ashwood
Stats
Comments
Last start 4th (Fr3) over 1790m after showing early speed at Mildura, at the bell was 2nd-3.8 beaten 14 m by Fleur Bella (2:13.10) on October 6 at $15. Before that, 7th (Fr6) over 1790m after showing early speed and racing wide at Mildura beaten 21 m by Keilah (2:13.50) on September 27 at $26. Go well.
Last Starts 8 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/10 | 06/10/2026 | 9 | NR up to 45 | $5,000.00 | Mildura | 1790m | Neutral | Luke Sutherland | 1:59.6 | 3 |
| 14.8L | $15.00 |
| 7/9 | 27/09/2026 | 9 | NR up to 49 | $5,000.00 | Mildura | 1790m | Neutral | Luke Sutherland | 2:00.0 | 6 |
| 21.0L | $26.00 |
| 2/8 | 18/09/2026 | 7 | NR 40 to 46 | $5,000.00 | Mildura | 2190m | Neutral | Hannah Parish | 2:01.8 | 3 |
| 5.2L | $34.00 |
| 8/9 | 11/09/2026 | 7 | NR up to 49 | $5,000.00 | Mildura | 2190m | Neutral | Luke Watson | 2:01.4 | 1 |
| 57.2L | $26.00 |
| 6/7 | 04/09/2026 | 7 | NR up to 39 | $4,000.00 | Mildura | 1790m | Neutral | Luke Sutherland | 2:00.3 | 1 |
| 13.8L | $12.00 |
| 10/10 | 28/08/2026 | 6 | NR up to 49 | $5,000.00 | Mildura | 1790m | Neutral | Ryan Hryhorec | 1:59.8 | 2 |
| 27.6L | $2.25 |
| 4/6 | 15/12/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Globe Derby | 1800m | Samantha Hill | 0 |
| 2L | $0.00 | ||
| 2/4 | 08/12/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Gawler | 2070m | Wayne Hill | 0 |
| 8L | $0.00 |

Driver: Jackson Painting
Stats
Comments
Returns after 11 months in the paddock. Finished off last campaign when well beaten into fourth behind Enola at Bendigo over 1650m on December 3 at $12. Could be there at the business end.
Last Starts 13 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/7 | 01/10/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Shepparton | 2190m | Good | Cameron Maggs | 0 |
| 1L | $0.00 | |
| 4/9 | 03/12/2025 | 15 | 0-1 WIN | $6,000.00 | Bendigo | 1650m | Neutral | James Herbertson | 1:52.7 | 5 |
| 33.5L | $12.00 |
| 6/7 | 18/11/2025 | 6 | NR up to 42 | $4,000.00 | Shepparton | 1690m | Neutral | Lauren White | 1:57.2 | 4 |
| 20.6L | $13.00 |
| 10/12 | 12/11/2025 | 15 | NR up to 45 | $4,000.00 | Bendigo | 1650m | Neutral | Lauren White | 1:54.9 | 6 |
| 18.4L | $23.00 |
| 8/12 | 28/10/2025 | 13 | NR up to 44 | $4,000.00 | Bendigo | 1650m | Neutral | Lauren White | 1:55.1 | 3 |
| 15.3L | $34.00 |
| 4/4 | 20/10/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bendigo | 2150m | Katie Mccloy | 0 |
| 4L | $0.00 | ||
| 9/9 | 15/10/2025 | 40 | NR up to 55 | $8,000.00 | Bendigo | 1650m | Neutral | Lauren White | 1:55.6 | 2 |
| 37.3L | $15.00 |
| 8/10 | 05/09/2025 | 8 | NR 43 to 47 | $4,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Jack Laugher | 1:56.9 | 6 |
| 21.3L | $8.00 |

Driver: Ellen Tormey
Stats
Comments
Improved last start with a good run despite getting well back, when 2nd (Fr5) over 1690m at Shepparton was 5th-7.2 at the bell, beaten a nose by Joeys Hangover (2:06.80) on September 29 at $7. Contender.
Last Starts 15 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/5 | 29/09/2026 | 56 | NR up to 40 | $5,000.00 | Shepparton | 1690m | Neutral | Ellen Tormey | 2:00.7 | 5 |
| 0.1L | $7.00 |
| 8/9 | 04/08/2026 | 7 | NR up to 44 | $5,000.00 | Shepparton | 1690m | Neutral | Ellen Tormey | 1:57.8 | 4 |
| 20.1L | $11.00 |
| 3/8 | 28/07/2026 | 11 | NR up to 42 | $5,000.00 | Shepparton | 2190m | Neutral | Ellen Tormey | 2:01.1 | 6 |
| 6.4L | $7.00 |
| 9/10 | 17/07/2026 | 16 | NR up to 48 | $6,940.00 | Wagga | 1740m | Fast | Taylah Osmond | 1:55.5 | 3 |
| 19.0L | $18.00 |
| 8/10 | 01/07/2026 | 7 | NR 40 to 45 | $5,000.00 | Bendigo | 1650m | R | Ellen Tormey | 1:57.8 | 7 |
| 6.2L | $151.00 |
| 9/11 | 24/06/2026 | 498 | NR up to 45 | $4,000.00 | Bendigo | 2150m | Neutral | Ellen Tormey | 1:59.0 | 5 |
| 8.6L | $151.00 |
| 2/7 | 11/06/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Shepparton | 2190m | Leigh Sutton | 0 |
| 1L | $0.00 | ||
| 5/6 | 28/05/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Shepparton | 2190m | Damian Wilson | 0 |
| 3L | $0.00 |

Driver: Luke Dunne
Stats
Comments
Solid performance when beaten by 1.5 m finishing third after showing early speed, behind Sunshine Warrior at Mildura over 1790m on September 27 at $1.95. Then a handy effort when well beaten into third behind Fleur Bella at Mildura over 1790m on October 6 at $2.10. Looks a top chance again.
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 | 06/10/2026 | 9 | NR up to 45 | $5,000.00 | Mildura | 1790m | Neutral | Luke Dunne | 1:59.6 | 2 |
| 10.5L | $2.10 |
| 3/10 | 27/09/2026 | 13 | NR up to 49 | $5,000.00 | Mildura | 1790m | Neutral | Luke Dunne | 2:00.9 | 4 |
| 1.5L | $1.95 |
| 1/8 | 14/09/2026 | 17 | NR up to 40 | $5,000.00 | Stawell | 2180m | Neutral | Luke Dunne | 2:03.2 | 6 |
| 1.3L | $1.90 |
| 2/10 | 28/08/2026 | 7 | NR up to 49 | $5,000.00 | Mildura | 1790m | Neutral | Luke Dunne | 1:59.0 | 3 |
| 11.3L | $1.90 |
| 1/9 | 21/08/2026 | 54 | NR up to 39 | $4,000.00 | Mildura | 1790m | Neutral | Luke Dunne | 2:01.2 | 1 |
| 4.3L | $3.40 |
| 8/9 | 28/06/2026 | 11 | NR 38 to 42 | $4,000.00 | Marburg | 2200m | Neutral | Ben Battle | 2:01.0 | 4 |
| 20.0L | $41.00 |
| 1/5 | 10/07/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Redcliffe | 1780m | Good | T J Battle | 0 |
| 3.2L | $0.00 | |
| 3/7 | 04/04/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Redcliffe | 1780m | N M Dawson | 0 |
| 5L | $0.00 |

Driver: Kylie Hughes
Stats
Comments
Didn't do much last time out, 7th (Sr2) over 1790m at Mildura, beaten 60 m by Rankine (2:11.60) on October 6 at $101. Before that 6th (Sr1) over 1790m at Mildura beaten 55 m by My Ultimate Henry (2:13.00) on September 27 at $61. Not keen on his chances in this field.
Last Starts 8 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/7 | 06/10/2026 | 9 | 0-3 WINs (NR 55) | $6,000.00 | Mildura | 1790m | Neutral | K Hughes | 1:58.3 | 2 |
| 59.8L | $101.00 |
| 6/7 | 27/09/2026 | 9 | 0-3 WINS (NR55) | $6,000.00 | Mildura | 1790m | Neutral | K Hughes | 1:59.6 | 1 |
| 54.5L | $61.00 |
| 7/8 | 18/09/2026 | 56 | 0-3 WINs (NR 55) | $6,000.00 | Mildura | 1790m | Neutral | Elley May Adams | 1:58.8 | 2 |
| 94.1L | $71.00 |
| 9/9 | 24/07/2026 | 14 | 0-1 WIN | $6,000.00 | Swan Hill | 2240m | Neutral | Jack Laugher | 2:00.9 | 7 |
| 58.3L | $61.00 |
| 6/10 | 10/07/2026 | 7 | NR 47 to 51 | $6,000.00 | Mildura | 1790m | Neutral | Luke Dunne | 2:00.4 | 5 |
| 11.3L | $61.00 |
| 9/11 | 03/07/2026 | 7 | 0-3 WINs (NR55) | $6,000.00 | Mildura | 1790m | Neutral | Luke Dunne | 2:02.0 | 5 |
| 26.9L | $26.00 |
| 1/5 | 15/06/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Mildura | 2190m | K Hughes | 0 |
| 8L | $0.00 | ||
| 2/4 | 18/05/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Mildura | 1790m | Luke Watson | 0 |
| 1L | $0.00 |

Driver: Aaron Dunn
Stats
Comments
Last start 6th (Sr4) over 1790m at Mildura was 10th-25.2 at the bell, beaten 18 m by Fleur Bella (2:13.10) on October 6 at $7. Two runs back was well back in the run when 8th (Sr5) over 2190m after racing wide at Mildura beaten 60 m by Nevs Dream (2:44.80) on March 27 at $8. Anticipate a far better run this time.
Last Starts 8 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/10 | 06/10/2026 | 193 | NR up to 45 | $5,000.00 | Mildura | 1790m | Neutral | Wayne Hill | 1:59.6 | 4 |
| 18.6L | $7.00 |
| 2/5 | 18/09/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Mildura | 2190m | Good | Wayne Hill | 0 |
| 15.5L | $0.00 | |
| 8/11 | 27/03/2026 | 7 | NR up to 46 | $4,000.00 | Mildura | 2190m | Neutral | Wayne Hill | 2:01.1 | 5 |
| 61.9L | $8.00 |
| 9/11 | 20/03/2026 | 10 | 0-3 WINs | $6,000.00 | Mildura | 1790m | Neutral | Aaron Dunn | 1:58.8 | 1 |
| 61.5L | $8.50 |
| 7/8 | 10/03/2026 | 17 | NR 47 to 51 | $6,000.00 | Mildura | 2190m | Neutral | Boris Devcic | 1:59.7 | 2 |
| 38.8L | $41.00 |
| 7/9 | 21/02/2026 | 10 | 6 LIFETIME WINS | $8,000.00 | Globe Derby | 1800m | Neutral | Wayne Hill | 1:58.2 | 1 |
| 12.9L | $4.33 |
| 4/7 | 11/02/2026 | 7 | 0-3 WINS | $6,000.00 | Mildura | 1790m | Neutral | Ellen Tormey | 2:01.0 | 2 |
| 3.8L | $3.10 |
| 2/5 | 01/12/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Mildura | 1750m | Boris Devcic | 0 |
| 6L | $0.00 |

Driver: Jack Laugher
Stats
Comments
First up. At the last run he 6th (Fr4) over 2100m at Charlton, at the bell was 6th-8.6m 2WWC beaten 12 m by Watch Your Back (2:37.80) on June 15 at $10. In the mix while fresh.
Last Starts 121 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/8 | 15/06/2026 | 10 | NR 45 to 50 | $6,000.00 | Charlton | 2100m | Neutral | Jack Laugher | 2:00.9 | 4 |
| 12.5L | $10.00 |
| 8/11 | 05/06/2026 | 25 | NR 46 to 50 | $6,000.00 | Mildura | 2190m | Neutral | Ellen Tormey | 2:00.8 | 4 |
| 30.5L | $4.60 |
| 6/9 | 11/05/2026 | 11 | NR up to 50 | $8,000.00 | Maryborough | 2190m | Neutral | Ada Massa | 2:02.6 | 7 |
| 18.0L | $17.00 |
| 6/12 | 30/04/2026 | 7 | NR 46 to 51 | $6,000.00 | Ballarat | 2200m | Neutral | James Herbertson | 1:58.4 | 6 |
| 13.5L | $8.50 |
| 6/7 | 23/04/2026 | 8 | NR up to 51 | $8,000.00 | Ballarat | 1710m | Neutral | Ada Massa | 1:58.5 | 3 |
| 17.9L | $9.50 |
| 2/11 | 15/04/2026 | 12 | NR 46 to 51 | $6,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | James Herbertson | 1:56.0 | 1 |
| 1.6L | $11.00 |
| 4/6 | 29/03/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Maryborough | 2190m | M Hayes | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 | ||
| 2/4 | 12/07/2022 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Ballarat | 2200m | D J Murphy | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 |