Swan Hill Race 8 - Vhrc / Renown Silverware Pace
TO THE NINES (8) contained his consistent form when third at his latest appearance at Mildura, beaten 2.8 metres. Produced good efforts from this row in his previous two outings at Melton. Shouldn't spend a penny from this draw and the sprint lane may come in handy. Big chance to break through. KING SAINT (6) has come from similar barriers to this for second in his last two outings, the latest when 1.1 metres from the winner at Ballarat. Races well at this longer distance. Big chance. NEW YORKER (9) didn't do a bad job when fourth after racing parked at Melton last time out after placing there two back. Contender with even luck from the back row. KOMODO (10) is first up for ten weeks and cops a tricky draw but is a two-time fresh winner and was readied with a trial win.

Driver: Kyle Marshall
Stats
Comments
Last start 5th (Fr6) over 2100m after showing early pace at Geelong beaten 22 m by The Final Dance (2:30.40) on October 3 at $15. At the start before 5th (Fr1) over 1720m at Melton, at the bell was 5th-9.89 beaten 13 m by Pick Up Elvis (2:) on September 26 at $21. Drawn well so can be competitive.
Last Starts 11 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/8 | 03/10/2026 | 7 | NR 58 to 66 | $10,000.00 | Geelong | 2100m | R | Kyle Marshall | 1:55.3 | 6 |
| 22.9L | $15.00 |
| 5/11 | 26/09/2026 | 28 | NR up to 75 | $15,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Kyle Marshall | 1:52.3 | 1 |
| 13.5L | $21.00 |
| 3/10 | 29/08/2026 | 8 | NR up to 75 | $15,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Kyle Marshall | 1:54.3 | 1 |
| 2.7L | $8.50 |
| 8/10 | 21/08/2026 | 69 | NR 56 to 64 | $7,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Kyle Marshall | 1:53.3 | 3 |
| 16.5L | $6.00 |
| 4/11 | 13/06/2026 | 7 | NR 60 to 69 | $10,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Kyle Marshall | 1:54.3 | 2 |
| 9.5L | $8.50 |
| 7/8 | 06/06/2026 | 28 | NR 58 to 66 | $10,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Kyle Marshall | 1:57.1 | 7 |
| 16.3L | $21.00 |
| 2/4 | 03/03/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Melton | 2240m | Good | Reagan Clarke | 0 |
| 9L | $0.00 | |
| 4/7 | 13/01/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Melton | 2240m | Good | James Herbertson | 0 |
| 20.1L | $0.00 |

Driver: Jordan Leedham
Stats
Comments
Last start 5th (Fr2) over 2190m after showing early speed at Mildura was 6th-10.6 at the bell, beaten 8 m by Wipeout (2:40.80) on October 6 at $15. At the start before 5th (Fr2) over 2190m at Mildura, at the bell was 4th-5.8 beaten 11 m by My Ultimate Jimmy (2:41.60) on September 30 at $34. Drawn to advantage and is among the chances.
Last Starts 8 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/7 | 06/10/2026 | 6 | NR 65 | $8,000.00 | Mildura | 2190m | Neutral | Wayne Hill | 1:58.2 | 2 |
| 8.9L | $15.00 |
| 5/6 | 30/09/2026 | 3 | NR 67 | $8,000.00 | Mildura | 2190m | Neutral | Wayne Hill | 1:58.8 | 2 |
| 11.4L | $34.00 |
| 6/9 | 27/09/2026 | 9 | NR 60 to 75 | $8,000.00 | Mildura | 1790m | Neutral | Wayne Hill | 1:58.9 | 2 |
| 17.6L | $16.00 |
| 5/9 | 18/09/2026 | 154 | NR 65 | $8,000.00 | Mildura | 2190m | Neutral | Wayne Hill | 1:59.5 | 2 |
| 10.7L | $26.00 |
| 1/4 | 04/09/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Mildura | 2190m | Good | Andrew Vozlic | 0 |
| 0.1L | $0.00 | |
| 2/8 | 17/04/2026 | 10 | NR 65 or better | $8,000.00 | Mildura | 2190m | Neutral | Wayne Hill | 1:58.4 | 5 |
| 1.3L | $4.60 |
| 3/4 | 13/04/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Mildura | 2190m | Boris Devcic | 0 |
| 3L | $0.00 | ||
| 7/7 | 07/04/2026 | 11 | No NR | $8,000.00 | Mildura | 2190m | Neutral | Ryan Backhouse | 2:00.6 | 2 |
| 14.4L | $101.00 |

Driver: Alex Ashwood
Stats
Comments
Last start 6th (Fr1) over 2190m at Mildura, at the bell was 6th-10.2 beaten 13 m by My Ultimate Jimmy (2:41.60) on September 30 at $34. Two runs back 7th (Sr1) over 1790m at Mildura, at the bell was 8th-14.4 beaten 18 m by Neatntidy (2:12.20) on September 27 at $21. Leaning to others.
Last Starts 14 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/6 | 30/09/2026 | 3 | NR 67 | $8,000.00 | Mildura | 2190m | Neutral | Luke Sutherland | 1:58.8 | 1 |
| 13.0L | $34.00 |
| 7/9 | 27/09/2026 | 9 | NR 60 to 75 | $8,000.00 | Mildura | 1790m | Neutral | Luke Sutherland | 1:58.9 | 1 |
| 18.1L | $21.00 |
| 3/9 | 18/09/2026 | 7 | NR 65 | $8,000.00 | Mildura | 2190m | Neutral | Luke Sutherland | 1:59.5 | 3 |
| 2.5L | $21.00 |
| 2/8 | 11/09/2026 | 7 | NR 60 to 75 | $8,000.00 | Mildura | 2190m | Neutral | Luke Sutherland | 1:58.0 | 3 |
| 5.6L | $16.00 |
| 7/8 | 04/09/2026 | 7 | NR 65 | $8,000.00 | Mildura | 2190m | Neutral | Luke Sutherland | 1:59.1 | 5 |
| 17.0L | $41.00 |
| 1/9 | 28/08/2026 | 7 | NR 60 to 75 | $8,000.00 | Mildura | 1790m | Neutral | Luke Sutherland | 1:59.4 | 2 |
| 0.1L | $9.00 |
| 1/3 | 10/07/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Mildura | 2190m | K Hughes | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 | ||
| 3/3 | 01/06/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Mildura | 1790m | K Hughes | 0 |
| 10.5L | $0.00 |

Driver: Luke Dunne
Stats
Comments
Last start was driven from back in the field when 7th (Fr5) over 2200m at Horsham, beaten 25 m by Jilliby Sniper (2:39.30) on October 5 at $21. Two runs back 7th (Fr4) over 1609m at Charlton was 8th-11.4 at the bell, beaten 10 m by Topsies Bling (1:55.80) on September 21 at $34. Not keen.
Last Starts 9 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/9 | 05/10/2026 | 14 | NR 55 to 64 | $7,000.00 | Horsham | 2200m | Neutral | Jason Lee | 1:56.6 | 5 |
| 25.6L | $21.00 |
| 7/10 | 21/09/2026 | 13 | NR 56 to 64 | $7,000.00 | Charlton | 1609m | Neutral | Connor Clarke | 1:55.8 | 4 |
| 10.1L | $34.00 |
| 3/8 | 08/09/2026 | 11 | NR 57 to 64 | $7,000.00 | Swan Hill | 1750m | Neutral | Luke Dunne | 1:56.5 | 2 |
| 5.0L | $9.50 |
| 2/9 | 28/08/2026 | 11 | NR 56 to 64 | $7,000.00 | Mildura | 2190m | Neutral | Luke Dunne | 1:58.5 | 4 |
| 2.3L | $7.00 |
| 9/10 | 17/08/2026 | 14 | NR 55 to 64 | $7,000.00 | Charlton | 2100m | Neutral | Luke Dunne | 1:57.7 | 4 |
| 21.0L | $71.00 |
| 7/10 | 03/08/2026 | 10 | NR 56 to 64 | $6,000.00 | Maryborough | 1690m | Neutral | Luke Dunne | 1:56.5 | 4 |
| 17.8L | $31.00 |
| 2/4 | 27/02/2023 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bendigo | 2150m | K Boyle | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 | ||
| 5/5 | 12/02/2023 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Maryborough | 2190m | K R Boyle | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 |

Driver: Aaron Dunn
Stats
Comments
Last start 6th (Fr2) over 1700m at Horsham beaten 30 m by Forty Love (2:00.10) on October 5 at $34. At his previous start was well back in the run when 4th (Fr6) over 1790m after racing wide at Mildura, at the bell was 4th-6 beaten 12 m by Neatntidy (2:12.20) on September 27 at $3.90. Capable of better.
Last Starts 9 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/7 | 05/10/2026 | 8 | NR 65 | $8,000.00 | Horsham | 1700m | Neutral | Michael Bellman | 1:53.7 | 2 |
| 30.5L | $34.00 |
| 4/9 | 27/09/2026 | 17 | NR 60 to 75 | $8,000.00 | Mildura | 1790m | Neutral | Corey Johnson | 1:58.9 | 6 |
| 12.5L | $3.90 |
| 10/11 | 10/09/2026 | 12 | Entires Geldings No NR | $10,000.00 | Kilmore | 2180m | Neutral | Aaron Dunn | 1:56.7 | 7 |
| 32.2L | $151.00 |
| 9/10 | 29/08/2026 | 7 | NR up to 75 | $15,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Aaron Dunn | 1:54.3 | 5 |
| 8.3L | $41.00 |
| 6/9 | 22/08/2026 | 26 | NR up to 82 | $15,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Aaron Dunn | 1:55.5 | 3 |
| 23.4L | $71.00 |
| 5/6 | 27/07/2026 | 108 | NR 65 | $8,000.00 | Horsham | 1700m | Neutral | Aaron Dunn | 1:55.1 | 2 |
| 15.1L | $16.00 |
| 3/3 | 03/02/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Melton | 2240m | Good | Aaron Dunn | 0 |
| 40.1L | $0.00 | |
| 1/5 | 14/05/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Ararat | 1790m | Ryan Backhouse | 0 |
| 9.5L | $0.00 |

Driver: Ellen Tormey
Stats
Comments
Not far away at the last couple starts; Finished 1.1 m second behind Ultimate Vinnie at Ballarat over 1710m last start. Before that was beaten 2.5 metres second at Shepparton over 1690m same class on September 29. Leading contender.
Last Starts 7 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/8 | 07/10/2026 | 8 | $5000 last 4 starts | $8,000.00 | Ballarat | 1710m | Neutral | Jack Laugher | 1:54.3 | 6 |
| 1.1L | $9.00 |
| 2/10 | 29/09/2026 | 8 | NR 57 to 67 | $7,000.00 | Shepparton | 1690m | Neutral | Ellen Tormey | 1:55.6 | 7 |
| 2.4L | $10.00 |
| 6/10 | 21/09/2026 | 10 | NR 56 to 64 | $7,000.00 | Charlton | 1609m | Neutral | Abby Sanderson | 1:55.8 | 3 |
| 8.8L | $21.00 |
| 4/8 | 11/09/2026 | 13 | NR 60 to 75 | $8,000.00 | Mildura | 2190m | Neutral | Jack Laugher | 1:58.0 | 5 |
| 6.4L | $3.70 |
| 6/11 | 29/08/2026 | 8 | 0W/15 0K stake | $15,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Jack Laugher | 1:53.4 | 4 |
| 4.4L | $51.00 |
| 4/8 | 21/08/2026 | 7 | NR up to 65 | $9,790.00 | Wagga | 1740m | Fast | Abby Sanderson | 1:55.1 | 3 |
| 2.5L | $5.00 |
| 1/9 | 13/04/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bendigo | 2150m | G F Douglas | 0 |
| 4L | $0.00 | ||
| 3/6 | 20/01/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bendigo | 2150m | Jack Laugher | 0 |
| 4L | $0.00 |

Driver: Tasmyn Potter
Stats
Comments
Didn't do much at the last run, 7th (Sr1) over 2240m at Melton, at the bell was 2nd-0.95 beaten 3.5 m by Earl Of Pembroke (2:44.30) on October 9 at $16. Before that 5th (Fr2) over 1609m at Geelong, at the bell was 8th-12.21 beaten 6 m by Coastal Drive (1:54.60) on October 3 at $26. Can do better.
Last Starts 5 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/8 | 09/10/2026 | 6 | NMWL6M (NR 80) | $8,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | D K Douglas | 1:58.1 | 1 |
| 3.3L | $16.00 |
| 5/9 | 03/10/2026 | 15 | NR 75 to 88 | $17,500.00 | Geelong | 1609m | R | Ellen Tormey | 1:54.6 | 2 |
| 5.8L | $26.00 |
| 8/9 | 18/09/2026 | 7 | NR 65 | $8,000.00 | Mildura | 2190m | Neutral | Jack Laugher | 1:59.5 | 4 |
| 18.9L | $2.10 |
| 6/7 | 11/09/2026 | 7 | NR up to 90 | $17,500.00 | Geelong | 2100m | Neutral | D K Douglas | 1:56.2 | 3 |
| 13.4L | $34.00 |
| 7/7 | 04/09/2026 | 6 | No NR | $11,830.00 | Wagga | 1740m | Fast | Shane Hallcroft | 1:50.8 | 2 |
| 30.2L | $21.00 |
| 6/11 | 29/08/2026 | 7 | NR up to 88 | $17,500.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | D K Douglas | 1:54.0 | 1 |
| 5.9L | $71.00 |
| 2/4 | 17/09/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Good | J R Kershaw | 0 |
| 8L | $0.00 | |
| 1/3 | 21/05/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Good | J P McCarthy | 0 |
| 1.7L | $0.00 |

Driver: Connor Clarke
Stats
Comments
Two back was beaten by 7 m finishing fourth behind Pick Up Elvis at Melton over 1720m on September 26 at $23. Then a handy effort when beaten by 2.75 m finishing third behind Wipeout at Mildura over 2190m on October 6 at $2. Likely to play a major role.
Last Starts 8 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/7 | 06/10/2026 | 10 | NR 65 | $8,000.00 | Mildura | 2190m | Neutral | Connor Clarke | 1:58.2 | 1 |
| 2.8L | $2.00 |
| 4/11 | 26/09/2026 | 7 | NR up to 75 | $15,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Connor Clarke | 1:52.3 | 2 |
| 7.9L | $23.00 |
| 3/11 | 19/09/2026 | 9 | NR up to 70 | $15,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Connor Clarke | 1:55.4 | 4 |
| 7.3L | $6.50 |
| 5/8 | 10/09/2026 | 6 | Entires Geldings No NR | $10,000.00 | Kilmore | 2180m | Neutral | Connor Clarke | 1:57.3 | 1 |
| 4.4L | $23.00 |
| 2/8 | 04/09/2026 | 81 | NR 65 | $8,000.00 | Mildura | 2190m | Neutral | Connor Clarke | 1:59.1 | 4 |
| 0.1L | $14.00 |
| 1/6 | 15/06/2026 | 5 | NR 56 to 64 | $7,000.00 | Charlton | 2100m | Neutral | Connor Clarke | 1:58.3 | 5 |
| 2.4L | $3.10 |
| 5/9 | 22/09/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Maryborough | 1690m | Ryan Backhouse | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 | ||
| 1/5 | 15/09/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Stawell | 1785m | Ryan Backhouse | 0 |
| 3.5L | $0.00 |

Driver: Jack Laugher
Stats
Comments
Last start 4th (Fr3) over 2240m at Melton was 2nd-1.12 at the bell, beaten 13 m by Mount Barker Boy (2:40.60) on October 2 at $15. At his previous start good run when 3rd (Fr1) over 2240m at Melton, at the bell was 6th-7.42 beaten 14 m by Hittheroadjack (2:40.10) on September 25 at $23. Major player.
Last Starts 12 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/9 | 02/10/2026 | 7 | NMWL6M (NR 80) | $10,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | R | Jack Laugher | 1:55.4 | 3 |
| 13.8L | $15.00 |
| 3/10 | 25/09/2026 | 10 | NMWL6M (NR80) | $10,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Josh Duggan | 1:55.0 | 1 |
| 14.2L | $23.00 |
| 5/10 | 15/09/2026 | 11 | NR 58 to 68 | $7,000.00 | Shepparton | 2190m | Neutral | Rebecca Bartley | 1:56.2 | 2 |
| 9.7L | $21.00 |
| 5/8 | 04/09/2026 | 132 | NR 65 | $8,000.00 | Mildura | 2190m | Neutral | Rebecca Bartley | 1:59.1 | 1 |
| 9.2L | $8.50 |
| 5/5 | 20/08/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Shepparton | 2190m | Good | Rebecca Bartley | 0 |
| 13L | $0.00 | |
| 10/11 | 25/04/2026 | 28 | NR 60 to 71 | $15,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Liam Older | 1:56.3 | 5 |
| 12.1L | $51.00 |
| 6/8 | 28/03/2026 | 15 | NR 72 to 82 | $17,500.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Rebecca Bartley | 1:55.6 | 2 |
| 12.8L | $26.00 |
| 5/7 | 06/10/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bendigo | 2150m | Stacie Carbone | 0 |
| 2L | $0.00 |

Driver: Jackie Barker
Stats
Comments
Resumes. Finished off last preparation when well beaten into sixth behind The Steel Dragon at Melton over 2240m on August 8 at $19. Keep safe fresh.
Last Starts 9 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/2 | 05/10/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Horsham | 2200m | Good | Jackie Barker | 0 |
| 0.1L | $0.00 | |
| 6/7 | 08/08/2026 | 12 | NR up to 89 | $17,500.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Jackie Barker | 1:54.6 | 2 |
| 28.0L | $19.00 |
| 3/6 | 27/07/2026 | 10 | NR 65 | $8,000.00 | Horsham | 1700m | Neutral | Jackie Barker | 1:55.1 | 3 |
| 5.1L | $7.00 |
| 2/8 | 17/07/2026 | 13 | NR 65 | $8,000.00 | Mildura | 2190m | Neutral | Aaron Dunn | 1:57.9 | 5 |
| 9.9L | $6.50 |
| 7/8 | 04/07/2026 | 14 | NR 75 to 88 | $17,500.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Aaron Dunn | 1:56.1 | 3 |
| 24.3L | $71.00 |
| 5/9 | 20/06/2026 | 14 | NR 67 to 77 | $15,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | W | Aaron Dunn | 1:57.0 | 1 |
| 13.0L | $31.00 |
| 3/8 | 06/06/2026 | 7 | NR 75 to 88 | $17,500.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Aaron Dunn | 1:55.9 | 2 |
| 5.6L | $26.00 |
| 2/2 | 25/05/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Horsham | 2200m | Luke Sutherland | 0 |
| 2L | $0.00 |