Swan Hill Race 7 - Vhrc / Rich River Golf Club Pace
CALEXICO (9) has been kept fresh since he finished fifth in a Vicbred Super Series heat last start at Kilmore. He looks perfectly placed and is expected to prove tough to beat. JUSTALITTLESIP NZ (8) is another that has been freshened since a seventh last start at Melton but has been kept up to the mark with trial and draws for a trail. Expect him to be prominent. LOUGLE (4) draws better than last start and did put together a string of placings at Melton earlier in the campaign so is capable of better. EARL OF PEMBROKE NZ (3) draws well and must be respected after coming from wider in scoring last start by a nose at Melton.

Driver: Luke Dunne
Stats
Comments
Last start tracked on the speed and boxed on steadily; won by 2.75 m when quickly away, (Fr3) at Mildura (2:40.80) beating Kyoretsu in on October 6 at $11 at the bell was 3rd-3.8. In form and should feature in the finish again.
Last Starts 8 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/7 | 06/10/2026 | 9 | NR 65 | $8,000.00 | Mildura | 2190m | Neutral | Luke Dunne | 1:58.2 | 3 |
| 2.8L | $11.00 |
| 99/9 | 27/09/2026 | 23 | NR 60 to 75 | $8,000.00 | Mildura | 1790m | Neutral | Luke Dunne | 1:58.9 | 3 |
| 0.0L | $11.00 |
| 8/8 | 04/09/2026 | 7 | NR 65 | $8,000.00 | Mildura | 2190m | Neutral | Boris Devcic | 1:59.1 | 2 |
| 67.1L | $31.00 |
| 3/9 | 28/08/2026 | 14 | NR 60 to 75 | $8,000.00 | Mildura | 1790m | Neutral | Luke Dunne | 1:59.4 | 3 |
| 2.8L | $3.90 |
| 1/6 | 14/08/2026 | 14 | NR 60 to 75 | $8,000.00 | Mildura | 2190m | Neutral | Luke Dunne | 1:58.4 | 4 |
| 3.2L | $6.50 |
| 5/6 | 31/07/2026 | 14 | NR 60 to 75 | $8,000.00 | Mildura | 1790m | Neutral | Luke Dunne | 1:56.8 | 1 |
| 13.4L | $6.00 |
| 4/5 | 15/06/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Mildura | 2190m | Boris Devcic | 0 |
| 21L | $0.00 | ||
| 1/3 | 01/06/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Mildura | 1790m | Wayne Hill | 0 |
| 4L | $0.00 |

Driver: Aaron Dunn
Stats
Comments
Last start surrendered the lead and finished 2nd (Fr4) over 1700m after showing early speed at Horsham, at the bell was 2nd-4.8 beaten 8 m by Forty Love (2:00.10) on October 5 at $34. Two runs back 4th (Fr3) over 2190m after showing early speed at Mildura, at the bell was 2nd-4.8 beaten 9 m by My Ultimate Jimmy (2:41.60) on September 30 at $3.80. Not as keen on his chances in this field.
Last Starts 9 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/7 | 05/10/2026 | 5 | NR 65 | $8,000.00 | Horsham | 1700m | Neutral | Michael Stanley | 1:53.7 | 4 |
| 8.0L | $34.00 |
| 4/6 | 30/09/2026 | 12 | NR 67 | $8,000.00 | Mildura | 2190m | Neutral | Connor Clarke | 1:58.8 | 3 |
| 9.4L | $3.80 |
| 2/9 | 18/09/2026 | 10 | NR 65 | $8,000.00 | Mildura | 2190m | Neutral | Corey Johnson | 1:59.5 | 6 |
| 1.2L | $11.00 |
| 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 |
| 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: Tasmyn Potter
Stats
Comments
Last start won by a nose when driven back in the field, (Fr6) held up early, at Melton (2:44.30) beating Bizzness Class in on October 9 at $13 at the bell was 6th-8.18. Can play a role in the finish again.
Last Starts 5 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/8 | 09/10/2026 | 6 | NMWL6M (NR 80) | $8,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Ewa Justice | 1:58.1 | 6 |
| 0.1L | $13.00 |
| 2/8 | 03/10/2026 | 15 | NR 67 to 75 | $15,000.00 | Geelong | 1609m | R | Tasmyn Potter | 1:54.7 | 1 |
| 1.1L | $10.00 |
| 7/9 | 18/09/2026 | 14 | NR 65 | $8,000.00 | Mildura | 2190m | Neutral | Ellen Tormey | 1:59.5 | 5 |
| 14.3L | $7.50 |
| 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 |

Driver: Connor Clarke
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Comments
Recent efforts haven't been up to his best. Last start 8th (Sr2) over 1720m at Melton, at the bell was 4th-5.8 beaten 7 m by Royal Appointment (2:01.50) on September 26 at $4.80. The run previous 8th (Fr1) over 1720m at Melton was 6th-9.04 at the bell, beaten 9 m by Catch A Wave (1:59.90) on September 19 at $11. Nicely placed to make an impact this time.
Last Starts 18 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/11 | 26/09/2026 | 7 | NR up to 88 | $17,500.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Connor Clarke | 1:53.7 | 2 |
| 7.6L | $4.80 |
| 8/10 | 19/09/2026 | 14 | No NR | $22,500.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Connor Clarke | 1:52.1 | 1 |
| 9.2L | $11.00 |
| 2/10 | 05/09/2026 | 7 | 0W/15 0K stake | $11,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Connor Clarke | 1:57.2 | 7 |
| 4.1L | $2.70 |
| 2/11 | 29/08/2026 | 7 | 0W/15 0K stake | $15,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Connor Clarke | 1:53.4 | 5 |
| 0.3L | $5.00 |
| 3/10 | 22/08/2026 | 7 | 0W/15 0K stake | $20,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Connor Clarke | 1:55.2 | 1 |
| 6.8L | $4.20 |
| 3/10 | 15/08/2026 | 112 | 0W/15 0K stake | $10,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Connor Clarke | 1:55.4 | 3 |
| 0.3L | $6.00 |
| 1/2 | 26/07/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Maryborough | 2190m | Good | Connor Clarke | 0 |
| 0.1L | $0.00 | |
| 1/5 | 13/07/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Maryborough | 2190m | R P Duffy | 0 |
| 3L | $0.00 |

Driver: Jack Laugher
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Comments
Last start 4th (Sr1) over 1609m at Geelong was 3rd-2.95 at the bell, beaten 3 m by Coastal Drive (1:54.60) on October 3 at $5. Two runs back won by a head when quickly away, (Fr4) at Melton (2:01.50) beating My Uncle Stan in on September 26 at $26 at the bell was leading 3.11. Contender.
Last Starts 11 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/9 | 03/10/2026 | 7 | NR 75 to 88 | $17,500.00 | Geelong | 1609m | R | Jack Laugher | 1:54.6 | 1 |
| 3.2L | $5.00 |
| 1/11 | 26/09/2026 | 9 | NR up to 88 | $17,500.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Jack Laugher | 1:53.7 | 4 |
| 0.2L | $26.00 |
| 2/9 | 17/09/2026 | 19 | NMWL6M (NR 80) | $8,000.00 | Kilmore | 1690m | Neutral | Jack Laugher | 1:54.9 | 1 |
| 0.2L | $21.00 |
| 5/11 | 29/08/2026 | 14 | 0W/15 0K stake | $15,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Ellen Tormey | 1:53.4 | 4 |
| 4.1L | $31.00 |
| 4/10 | 15/08/2026 | 7 | 0W/15 0K stake | $10,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Jack Laugher | 1:55.4 | 2 |
| 4.0L | $15.00 |
| 5/9 | 08/08/2026 | 8 | 0W/15 0K stake | $15,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Jack Laugher | 1:53.6 | 1 |
| 9.0L | $5.50 |
| 4/4 | 31/05/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Carrick | 2150m | Good | Kayleb Williams | 0 |
| 5L | $0.00 | |
| 2/5 | 15/06/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Carrick | 2150m | Good | Jack Laugher | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 |

Driver: Jackson Painting
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Comments
First up. At the last run he 5th (Sr1) over 2555m at Wedderburn was 4th-5.2m 2WWC at the bell, beaten 11 m by Crime Writer (3:11.60) on January 25 at $13. Market watch while fresh.
Last Starts 13 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/3 | 01/10/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Shepparton | 2190m | Good | Leigh Sutton | 0 |
| 9L | $0.00 | |
| 5/6 | 25/01/2026 | 9 | NR 70 to 95 | $12,000.00 | Wedderburn | 2555m | Neutral | Ellen Tormey | 2:00.7 | 1 |
| 11.1L | $13.00 |
| 5/8 | 16/01/2026 | 6 | No NR | $11,830.00 | Wagga | 1740m | Fast | Nathan Jack | 1:52.3 | 5 |
| 7.1L | $16.00 |
| 8/9 | 10/01/2026 | 43 | No NR | $17,500.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Nathan Jack | 1:53.2 | 3 |
| 8.1L | $101.00 |
| 1/4 | 22/12/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bendigo | 2150m | Alex Ashwood | 0 |
| 2L | $0.00 | ||
| 7/8 | 28/11/2025 | 9 | NR up to 80 | $9,790.00 | Wagga | 1740m | Fast | Nathan Jack | 1:53.5 | 7 |
| 15.9L | $4.20 |
| 7/11 | 19/11/2025 | 19 | NR 65 or better | $8,000.00 | Bendigo | 1650m | Neutral | Michael Bellman | 1:53.4 | 3 |
| 9.8L | $26.00 |
| 5/9 | 31/10/2025 | 91 | NR up to 80 | $9,790.00 | Wagga | 1740m | Fast | Peter Mcrae | 1:54.1 | 1 |
| 8.9L | $3.30 |

Driver: Leigh Sutton
Stats
Comments
Didn't do much last start, 7th (Fr5) over 2190m after showing early pace at Mildura was leading by 2.2 at the bell, beaten 40 m by Wipeout (2:40.80) on October 6 at $18. Before that surrendered the lead and finished 9th (Fr2) over 2190m after showing early speed at Mildura was 5th-3.8 at the bell, beaten 19 m by Hot Deal (2:42.60) on September 18 at $4.33. Must do a lot more.
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 | 18 | NR 65 | $8,000.00 | Mildura | 2190m | Neutral | Luke Watson | 1:58.2 | 5 |
| 41.6L | $18.00 |
| 9/9 | 18/09/2026 | 10 | NR 65 | $8,000.00 | Mildura | 2190m | Neutral | Connor Clarke | 1:59.5 | 2 |
| 19.8L | $4.33 |
| 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 |
| 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: Jordan Leedham
Stats
Comments
Last start 7th (Fr3) over 2240m after showing early speed at Melton was 4th-6.5 at the bell, beaten 9 m by Triple Eight (2:38.50) on August 29 at $41. Before that, surrendered the lead and finished 4th (Fr3) over 1720m after showing early pace at Melton was 2nd-3.45 at the bell, beaten 13 m by Fighter Command (1:59.70) on August 22 at $151. Finds a winnable assignment.
Last Starts 8 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/5 | 06/10/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Melton | 1720m | Good | Jordan Leedham | 0 |
| 11.4L | $0.00 | |
| 4/5 | 29/09/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Melton | 1720m | Good | Jordan Leedham | 0 |
| 20L | $0.00 | |
| 7/10 | 29/08/2026 | 7 | No NR | $22,500.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Adrian Pace | 1:53.9 | 3 |
| 9.2L | $41.00 |
| 4/12 | 22/08/2026 | 14 | No NR | $22,500.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Adrian Pace | 1:52.0 | 3 |
| 13.6L | $151.00 |
| 9/10 | 08/08/2026 | 28 | No NR | $22,500.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Adrian Pace | 1:53.0 | 7 |
| 18.8L | $151.00 |
| 7/7 | 11/07/2026 | 14 | NR up to 105 | $17,500.00 | Melton | 1720m | R | Adrian Pace | 1:55.4 | 5 |
| 16.1L | $8.00 |
| 2/8 | 27/06/2026 | 14 | No NR | $22,500.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | A Pace | 1:52.2 | 1 |
| 6.9L | $18.00 |
| 6/8 | 13/06/2026 | 28 | NR up to 105 | $17,500.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | A Pace | 1:53.4 | 6 |
| 7.7L | $51.00 |

Driver: Damian Wilson
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Comments
Four-year-old gelding who has plenty of ability. Unlucky last start 5th (Fr2) over 2180m at Kilmore was 2nd-3.03 at the bell, beaten 10 m by Fairplay (2:38.10) in 4yo on September 10 at $31. This suits.
Last Starts 34 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/11 | 10/09/2026 | 12 | Entires Geldings No NR | $10,000.00 | Kilmore | 2180m | Neutral | Damian Wilson | 1:56.7 | 2 |
| 10.7L | $31.00 |
| 6/10 | 29/08/2026 | 7 | No NR | $22,500.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Damian Wilson | 1:53.9 | 1 |
| 8.8L | $7.50 |
| 7/12 | 22/08/2026 | 21 | No NR | $22,500.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Damian Wilson | 1:52.0 | 4 |
| 17.7L | $11.00 |
| 6/7 | 01/08/2026 | 7 | No NR | $22,500.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Damian Wilson | 1:56.3 | 4 |
| 9.2L | $7.50 |
| 3/8 | 25/07/2026 | 28 | No NR | $22,500.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Damian Wilson | 1:53.1 | 1 |
| 4.5L | $14.00 |
| 8/8 | 27/06/2026 | 7 | No NR | $22,500.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Damian Wilson | 1:52.2 | 7 |
| 19.5L | $8.00 |
| 2/3 | 09/04/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Shepparton | 2190m | Damian Wilson | 0 |
| 8L | $0.00 | ||
| 2/4 | 25/08/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bendigo | 2150m | Damian Wilson | 0 |
| 8L | $0.00 |