Mildura Race 2

Ernie Hocking Pace

Stake: $6,000

ACCELERE NZ (4) resumes from a spell of 14 months after closing off last campaign in good form, the last run being a solid second over 1780m at Redcliffe. Likely to run a big race to kick off this campaign. SNEAKY PHILTRA (7) has recorded two wins and two minor placings from the past five starts. Went back last start then worked home in good style to finish 2.5 metres from the winner in second at this track over 2190m. May need luck at some stage extracting from the inside of the second row. Leading hope based on recent form. HESASTAR (5) didn't do a bad job when fourth over 2190m at this track last time out. DAYLIGHT (6) has been about the mark of late and must be respected, the latest offering a sound second at this track over 2190m.

Distance: 2190m
Class: NR 40 to 46
Track: Good
Weather: fine
Surface: All Weather

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Punto Caliente (Fr1) 6226424761
Trainer: Luke Watson (Merbein South)
Driver: Kathy Watson
Prize Money: $89,251
Win / Place: 9.33% / 32%

7 yo Bay Gelding

Sire: WELL SAID (USA)

Dam: HOT CHILI STRIDE (NZ)

Owners: K M Watson, R J Watson

100

Rating

Stats

Career

150: 14-16-18

Distance

58: 8-8-5

Trk/Dst

56: 8-8-5

Track

111: 11-12-13

Season

2: 1-0-0

1st Up

5: 0-1-1

2nd Up

5: 0-1-0

3rd Up

5: 1-0-2

Mobile

150: 14-16-18

Standing

0: 0-0-0

All-Weather

150: 14-16-18

Slushy

0: 0-0-0

Grass

0: 0-0-0

Best Mile

1:58.90

Driver Stats

Driver/Horse

91: 7-11-10

Driver Last 50

50: 2-7-5

Comments

Ran well last start showing plenty of improvement following August 7 run. Just managed to hang on and win won by a neck when driven back in the field, (Fr6) held up early, at this track (2:47.30) beating Egbert in on August 14 at $7.50 at the bell was 4th-13.6. This race will be harder than that win. Not as keen on his chances in this line-up.

Expected Settling Position: Leader

Last Starts days since last start

Place	Date	Track	Distance	Start	Surface	Barrier	Driver	Race Time	Mile Rate	Margin	SP	Days	Class	Prize	Prize Won	Result
1st of 7	14/8/26	Mildura	2190m	Mobile	All Weather	Fr6	Kathy Watson	2:47.30	2:03.0	0.11L	$7.50	7	NR up to 49	$6,000	$3,132	1. Punto Caliente 2. Egbert 3. Diamond Krusher
6th of 10	7/8/26	Mildura	2190m	Mobile	All Weather	Fr5	Kathy Watson	2:47.30	2:03.0	9.74L	$23	7	NR 40 to 45	$6,000	$168	1. The Devil Rolls On 2. Alienfromarmstrong 3. Sunshine Warrior
7th of 10	31/7/26	Mildura	1790m	Mobile	All Weather	Fr3	Kathy Watson	2:13.70	2:00.2	9.29L	$7.50	7	NR up to 45	$6,000	$144	1. Sneaky Philtra 2. Daylight 3. Diamond Krusher
4th of 7	24/7/26	Swan Hill	2240m	Mobile	All Weather	Fr6	Luke Watson	2:49.50	2:01.8	1.49L	$8.00	7	NR up to 40	$6,000	$330	1. Mynameisruby 2. Esperanza 3. Sunshine Warrior
2nd of 10	17/7/26	Mildura	2190m	Mobile	All Weather	Fr4	Kathy Watson	2:45.90	2:01.9	7.29L	$6.00	7	NR up to 46	$6,000	$930	1. Daylight 2. Punto Caliente 3. Egbert
4th of 10	10/7/26	Mildura	2190m	Mobile	All Weather	Sr4	Kathy Watson	2:44.80	2:01.1	12.71L	$8.00	7	NR up to 46	$6,000	$330	1. Sneaky Philtra 2. Grove Dale 3. Chalkncheddar

Rojenbye (Fr2) 5466047257
Trainer: A P Vozlic (Mildura)
Driver: Andrew Vozlic
Prize Money: $96,332
Win / Place: 11% / 34%

9 yo Bay Gelding

Sire: SHADOW PLAY (USA)

Dam: IMACHICITOO (AUS)

Owners: Y Szabo

Rating

Stats

Career

144: 17-18-15

Distance

56: 6-6-3

Trk/Dst

36: 3-4-1

Track

87: 9-9-4

Season

2: 0-0-0

1st Up

7: 1-1-0

2nd Up

7: 1-1-0

3rd Up

6: 0-1-2

Mobile

144: 17-18-15

Standing

0: 0-0-0

All-Weather

144: 17-18-15

Slushy

0: 0-0-0

Grass

0: 0-0-0

Best Mile

1:57.90

Driver Stats

Driver/Horse

5: 0-0-0

Driver Last 50

50: 0-0-1

Comments

Last start 7th (Fr1) over 2190m at this track was 5th-9.4 at the bell, beaten 17 m by Whitehaven Beach (2:45.70) on August 14 at $9. Two runs back was well back in the run when 5th (Fr6) over 2190m at this track was 4th-8 at the bell, beaten 12 m by Starvin Marvin (2:44.30) on August 7 at $23. Will not find this easy. Must do a lot more.

Expected Settling Position: Pace

Last Starts days since last start

Place	Date	Track	Distance	Start	Surface	Barrier	Driver	Race Time	Mile Rate	Margin	SP	Days	Class	Prize	Prize Won	Result
7th of 8	14/8/26	Mildura	2190m	Mobile	All Weather	Fr1	Ellen Tormey	2:45.70	2:01.8	6.54L	$9.00	7	NR up to 49	$6,000	$168	1. Whitehaven Beach 2. Sneaky Philtra 3. The Devil Rolls On
5th of 7	7/8/26	Mildura	2190m	Mobile	All Weather	Fr6	Ellen Tormey	2:44.30	2:00.8	4.72L	$23	7	NR 46 to 50	$7,200	$216	1. Starvin Marvin NZ 2. Red Hot Miki 3. Whitehaven Beach
2nd of 7	31/7/26	Mildura	2190m	Mobile	All Weather	Fr1	Alex Ashwood	2:45.00	2:01.2	0.63L	$7.00	7	NR 46 to 50	$7,200	$1,080	1. Itz Blackjack 2. Rojenbye 3. Starvin Marvin NZ
7th of 9	24/7/26	Swan Hill	2240m	Mobile	All Weather	Sr2	Alex Ashwood	2:45.10	1:58.6	9.29L	$41	7	NR 47 to 51	$7,200	$168	1. Jet To Heaven 2. Myrtle May 3. Sporting Rage
4th of 10	17/7/26	Mildura	2190m	Mobile	All Weather	Sr5	Ben Xiriha	2:45.90	2:01.9	8.81L	$19	7	NR up to 46	$6,000	$330	1. Daylight 2. Punto Caliente 3. Egbert
10th of 10	10/7/26	Mildura	1790m	Mobile	All Weather	Fr1	Ben Xiriha	2:13.90	2:00.4	30.48L	$19	7	NR 47 to 51	$7,200	$168	1. Calf Pen NZ 2. Bazzas Legacy 3. Ronzel Rafa

Captain Paprika (Fr3) 4357x01549
Trainer: N Kerr (Birdwoodton)
Driver: Luke Sutherland (C)
Prize Money: $26,789
Win / Place: 6.06% / 21%

4 yo Bay Horse

Sire: CAPTAIN CRUNCH (USA)

Dam: JANE ELOUISE (AUS)

Owners: B I Winslow, I P Cameron, A H Robinson, G L Zanoni

Rating

Stats

Career

33: 2-1-4

Distance

9: 1-0-1

Trk/Dst

3: 1-0-0

Track

5: 1-0-0

Season

1: 0-0-0

1st Up

4: 0-0-0

2nd Up

4: 2-0-1

3rd Up

4: 0-1-0

Mobile

33: 2-1-4

Standing

0: 0-0-0

All-Weather

33: 2-1-4

Slushy

0: 0-0-0

Grass

0: 0-0-0

Best Mile

1:58.60

Driver Stats

Driver/Horse

1: 0-0-0

Driver Last 50

50: 4-8-2

Comments

Last start 9th (Fr6) over 2190m after racing wide at this track beaten 75 m by The Devil Rolls On (2:47.30) on August 7 at $10. Two runs back 4th (Fr4) over 2190m after showing early pace at this track was leading by 1.1 at the bell, beaten 10 m by Itz Blackjack (2:45.00) on July 31 at $6. Needs to lift.

Expected Settling Position: Leader

Last Starts days since last start

Place	Date	Track	Distance	Start	Surface	Barrier	Driver	Race Time	Mile Rate	Margin	SP	Days	Class	Prize	Prize Won	Result
9th of 10	7/8/26	Mildura	2190m	Mobile	All Weather	Fr6	Luke Sutherland	2:47.30	2:03.0	27.84L	$10	7	NR 40 to 45	$6,000	$168	1. The Devil Rolls On 2. Alienfromarmstrong 3. Sunshine Warrior
4th of 7	31/7/26	Mildura	2190m	Mobile	All Weather	Fr4	Jack Laugher	2:45.00	2:01.2	4.01L	$6.00	14	NR 46 to 50	$7,200	$360	1. Itz Blackjack 2. Rojenbye 3. Starvin Marvin NZ
5th of 10	17/7/26	Mildura	1790m	Mobile	All Weather	Fr1	Jack Laugher	2:14.20	2:00.7	3.79L	$5.00	7	NR 47 to 51	$7,200	$216	1. Just Incredible 2. Vinny Rock 3. Paradigm
1st of 10	10/7/26	Mildura	2190m	Mobile	All Weather	Fr3	Jack Laugher	2:44.30	2:00.7	1.26L	$3.40	7	NR up to 46	$6,000	$3,132	1. Captain Paprika 2. Apology Accepted 3. Lord Verde NZ
11th of 11	3/7/26	Mildura	1790m	Mobile	All Weather	Fr2	Jack Laugher	2:15.70	2:02.0	14.28L	$8.00	259	0-3 WINs (NR55)	$7,200	$168	1. Priddy Carson 2. Ronzel Rafa 3. G B Brave NZ
259 Day Spell
4th of 5	15/6/26	Mildura	2190m			-	Andrew Vozlic	2:51.60	-	3.42L	$0.00	-	Trial	$0	-	1. Starzzzofterry 2. Ronzel Rafa 3. Poster Art

Accelere Nz (Fr4) 554423652x
Trainer: Frank Mercieca (Cardross)
Driver: Wayne Hill
Prize Money: $164,914
Win / Place: 7.41% / 34%

Driver Flying

10 yo Bay Gelding

Sire: AUCKLAND REACTOR (NZ)

Dam: EXPOSAY (NZ)

Owners: S K Dougherty

Rating

Stats

Career

135: 10-18-18

Distance

26: 4-2-5

Trk/Dst

6: 2-0-2

Track

10: 3-1-2

Season

0: 0-0-0

1st Up

11: 2-1-2

2nd Up

11: 2-2-3

3rd Up

8: 1-3-1

Mobile

134: 10-18-18

Standing

1: 0-0-0

All-Weather

135: 10-18-18

Slushy

0: 0-0-0

Grass

0: 0-0-0

Best Mile

1:51.40

Driver Stats

Driver/Horse

0: 0-0-0

Driver Last 50

50: 13-11-10

Gear Changes

[Snaffle Bit (Rubber Covered) ON, Blinkers - Dolly Vardon ON, Lugging Pole N/S ON, Whip ON, Reins - Conventional ON, Spreader - One Legged O/S ON, Spreader Breastplate (Single Leg) ON, Bit - Pulling OFF, Blinkers - Sliding Dolly Vardens OFF]

Comments

Resuming after 14 months off the scene. Finished off last campaign when beaten by 8 m finishing second behind Artistic Saint at Redcliffe over 1780m on June 19 2025 at $3.90. Likely to figure prominently.

Expected Settling Position: Off Pace

Last Starts days since last start

Place	Date	Track	Distance	Start	Surface	Barrier	Driver	Race Time	Mile Rate	Margin	SP	Days	Class	Prize	Prize Won	Result
2nd of 9	19/6/25	Redcliffe	1780m	Mobile	All Weather	Sr1	Jonah Hutchinson	2:10.30	1:57.8	3.16L	$3.90	8	NR 41 to 46	$7,440	$1,288	1. Artistic Saint 2. Accelere NZ 3. Amillionchances
5th of 10	11/6/25	Redcliffe	2040m	Mobile	All Weather	Sr4	Jonah Hutchinson	2:32.20	2:00.1	1.26L	$12	7	NR 41 to 45	$7,512	$286	1. Milliewood 2. Missed Consequences 3. Uncle Craigo
6th of 8	4/6/25	Redcliffe	1780m	Mobile	All Weather	Sr3	Jonah Hutchinson	2:09.20	1:56.8	6.28L	$12	7	NR 44 to 48	$7,440	$72	1. Mullum Doc 2. Tiger Tommy NZ 3. Missed Consequences
3rd of 5	28/5/25	Redcliffe	947m	Mobile	All Weather	Fr2	Luke McCarthy	1:06.30	-	1.52L	$3.80	7	NR 45 to 50 MANUAL PACERS	$8,400	$780	1. Arkuna 2. Bettys Gold Class 3. Accelere NZ
2nd of 9	21/5/25	Redcliffe	2040m	Mobile	All Weather	Sr1	Jonah Hutchinson	2:31.30	1:59.3	0.89L	$10	6	NR 44 to 48	$7,512	$1,288	1. Arkuna 2. Accelere NZ 3. Grigora
4th of 10	15/5/25	Redcliffe	2040m	Mobile	All Weather	Sr1	Paige Bevan	2:31.20	1:59.3	2.30L	$8.50	4	NR 45 to 50	$7,512	$430	1. Dream Melody 2. Sheez Got Torque 3. So Many Moments

Hesastar (Fr5) 2852536214
Trainer: A P Vozlic (Mildura)
Driver: Luke Dunne (C)
Prize Money: $98,806
Win / Place: 9.27% / 33%

8 yo Bay Gelding

Sire: FOUR STARZZZ SHARK (CAN)

Dam: TATTS MOREAU (AUS)

Owners: A P Vozlic

Rating

Stats

Career

151: 14-13-24

Distance

78: 8-2-15

Trk/Dst

62: 7-2-13

Track

116: 12-12-22

Season

2: 1-0-0

1st Up

3: 1-0-0

2nd Up

3: 0-0-0

3rd Up

3: 0-0-0

Mobile

151: 14-13-24

Standing

0: 0-0-0

All-Weather

151: 14-13-24

Slushy

0: 0-0-0

Grass

0: 0-0-0

Best Mile

1:57.64

Driver Stats

Driver/Horse

2: 0-0-1

Driver Last 50

50: 9-7-6

Comments

Last start 4th (Fr5) over 2190m after being wide early at this track, at the bell was 2nd-0.6 beaten 12 m by Our Master Play (2:44.90) on August 14 at $6. Two runs back raced just off the speed and boxed on; won by 2.75 m as favourite (Sr2) at this track (2:14.50) beating Beaudienesgold in on August 7 at $2.70 at the bell was 2nd-1.6. Worth another chance.

Expected Settling Position: Leader

Last Starts days since last start

Place	Date	Track	Distance	Start	Surface	Barrier	Driver	Race Time	Mile Rate	Margin	SP	Days	Class	Prize	Prize Won	Result
4th of 7	14/8/26	Mildura	2190m	Mobile	All Weather	Fr5	Luke Dunne	2:44.90	2:01.2	4.80L	$6.00	7	NR up to 49	$6,000	$330	1. Our Master Play 2. Daylight 3. The Ladybird NZ
1st of 9	7/8/26	Mildura	1790m	Mobile	All Weather	Sr2	Ellen Tormey	2:14.50	2:00.9	1.04L	$2.70f	7	NR up to 39	$4,800	$2,400	1. Hesastar 2. Beaudienesgold 3. Keayang Crippa
2nd of 9	31/7/26	Mildura	1790m	Mobile	All Weather	Sr4	Ellen Tormey	2:14.80	2:01.2	2.71L	$4.00	7	NR up to 45	$6,000	$768	1. Chalkncheddar 2. Hesastar 3. Keayang Crippa
6th of 8	24/7/26	Swan Hill	2240m	Mobile	All Weather	Fr4	Ellen Tormey	2:48.20	2:00.9	6.80L	$12	7	NR up to 45	$8,400	$168	1. Megawatts 2. Sneaky Philtra 3. Hold On Forever
3rd of 10	17/7/26	Mildura	2190m	Mobile	All Weather	Fr5	Ellen Tormey	2:45.60	2:01.7	3.31L	$18	7	NR up to 45	$6,000	$600	1. Sneaky Philtra 2. Apology Accepted 3. Hesastar
5th of 10	10/7/26	Mildura	2190m	Mobile	All Weather	Sr2	Ben Xiriha	2:44.80	2:01.1	15.02L	$8.00	7	NR up to 46	$6,000	$168	1. Sneaky Philtra 2. Grove Dale 3. Chalkncheddar

Daylight (Fr6) 1545261252
Trainer: F P Posgate (Coomealla)
Driver: Corey Johnson (C)
Prize Money: $72,358
Win / Place: 12% / 34%

7 yo Bay Mare

Sire: BETTING LINE (USA)

Dam: SUNSHINE HANNIGAN (AUS)

Owners: F P Posgate, A M St Clair

Rating

Stats

Career

94: 12-12-8

Distance

54: 5-7-5

Trk/Dst

53: 5-6-5

Track

84: 11-11-7

Season

2: 0-1-0

1st Up

5: 1-0-0

2nd Up

5: 1-1-0

3rd Up

4: 0-0-1

Mobile

94: 12-12-8

Standing

0: 0-0-0

All-Weather

94: 12-12-8

Slushy

0: 0-0-0

Grass

0: 0-0-0

Best Mile

1:59.00

Driver Stats

Driver/Horse

35: 7-7-2

Driver Last 50

50: 3-8-9

Comments

Improved last start with a solid effort when 2nd (Sr2) over 2190m at this track, at the bell was leading 0.6 beaten 6 m by Our Master Play (2:44.90) on August 14 at $3.70. One of the better chances.

Expected Settling Position: Leader

Last Starts days since last start

Place	Date	Track	Distance	Start	Surface	Barrier	Driver	Race Time	Mile Rate	Margin	SP	Days	Class	Prize	Prize Won	Result
2nd of 7	14/8/26	Mildura	2190m	Mobile	All Weather	Sr2	Corey Johnson	2:44.90	2:01.2	2.16L	$3.70	7	NR up to 49	$6,000	$930	1. Our Master Play 2. Daylight 3. The Ladybird NZ
5th of 10	7/8/26	Mildura	2190m	Mobile	All Weather	Sr2	Corey Johnson	2:47.30	2:03.0	8.03L	$3.50	7	NR 40 to 45	$6,000	$168	1. The Devil Rolls On 2. Alienfromarmstrong 3. Sunshine Warrior
2nd of 10	31/7/26	Mildura	1790m	Mobile	All Weather	Sr4	Corey Johnson	2:13.70	2:00.2	2.90L	$7.00	14	NR up to 45	$6,000	$768	1. Sneaky Philtra 2. Daylight 3. Diamond Krusher
1st of 10	17/7/26	Mildura	2190m	Mobile	All Weather	Sr3	Corey Johnson	2:45.90	2:01.9	7.29L	$6.50	7	NR up to 46	$6,000	$3,132	1. Daylight 2. Punto Caliente 3. Egbert
6th of 7	10/7/26	Mildura	2190m	Mobile	All Weather	Fr2	Corey Johnson	2:43.10	1:59.8	16.80L	$7.50	7	NR up to 50	$7,200	$168	1. Watch The Attitude 2. Shirley Not 3. The African Queen
2nd of 10	3/7/26	Mildura	1790m	Mobile	All Weather	Fr5	Luke Sutherland	2:17.20	2:03.3	0.04L	$41	7	NR up to 45	$6,000	$930	1. Whitehaven Beach 2. Daylight 3. Lord Verde NZ

Sneaky Philtra (Sr1) 7274112162
Trainer: N Kerr (Birdwoodton)
Driver: Jack Laugher
Prize Money: $31,080
Win / Place: 13% / 41%

5 yo Bay Mare

Sire: ALWAYS B MIKI (USA)

Dam: SOMESORTA PHILTRA (AUS)

Owners: B I Winslow, I P Cameron, A H Robinson, G L Zanoni

100

Rating

Stats

Career

43: 6-8-4

Distance

21: 3-5-1

Trk/Dst

14: 3-4-1

Track

24: 4-6-2

Season

2: 0-1-0

1st Up

3: 0-0-0

2nd Up

3: 0-0-0

3rd Up

3: 0-1-0

Mobile

43: 6-8-4

Standing

0: 0-0-0

All-Weather

43: 6-8-4

Slushy

0: 0-0-0

Grass

0: 0-0-0

Best Mile

1:58.89

Driver Stats

Driver/Horse

12: 3-3-0

Driver Last 50

50: 6-7-4

Comments

Two back was well beaten into sixth behind Starvin Marvin at this track over 2190m on August 7 at $2.90. Then a handy effort when beaten by 2.5 m finishing second behind Whitehaven Beach at this track over 2190m on August 14 at $4.60. Looks very hard to beat.

Expected Settling Position: Leader

Last Starts days since last start

Place	Date	Track	Distance	Start	Surface	Barrier	Driver	Race Time	Mile Rate	Margin	SP	Days	Class	Prize	Prize Won	Result
2nd of 8	14/8/26	Mildura	2190m	Mobile	All Weather	Sr1	Jack Laugher	2:45.70	2:01.8	0.89L	$4.60	7	NR up to 49	$6,000	$930	1. Whitehaven Beach 2. Sneaky Philtra 3. The Devil Rolls On
6th of 7	7/8/26	Mildura	2190m	Mobile	All Weather	Fr4	Jack Laugher	2:44.30	2:00.8	4.80L	$2.90	7	NR 46 to 50	$7,200	$168	1. Starvin Marvin NZ 2. Red Hot Miki 3. Whitehaven Beach
1st of 10	31/7/26	Mildura	1790m	Mobile	All Weather	Sr2	Jack Laugher	2:13.70	2:00.2	2.90L	$2.00f	7	NR up to 45	$6,000	$2,400	1. Sneaky Philtra 2. Daylight 3. Diamond Krusher
2nd of 8	24/7/26	Swan Hill	2240m	Mobile	All Weather	Fr5	Jack Laugher	2:48.20	2:00.9	1.38L	$2.00f	7	NR up to 45	$8,400	$1,260	1. Megawatts 2. Sneaky Philtra 3. Hold On Forever
1st of 10	17/7/26	Mildura	2190m	Mobile	All Weather	Sr1	Jack Laugher	2:45.60	2:01.7	1.56L	$5.00	7	NR up to 45	$6,000	$3,132	1. Sneaky Philtra 2. Apology Accepted 3. Hesastar
1st of 10	10/7/26	Mildura	2190m	Mobile	All Weather	Fr4	Jack Laugher	2:44.80	2:01.1	7.40L	$1.85f	7	NR up to 46	$6,000	$3,132	1. Sneaky Philtra 2. Grove Dale 3. Chalkncheddar

Race Review Abbreviations

Brk: Broke, Blkd: Blocked or held up, 1 x 1: One-out, one-back, Prkd: Parked, 3bk otr: 3 back on the outer, 3bk inr: 3 back on the inside, two horses behind the leader, trld: Trailed, Gt spd: Showed gate speed, 3wd: 3-wide postd: Caught wide without cover, Held up: Held up, no gaps or few gaps: If they don't see any clear air in the straight, Inr-mid-wd -position: On the inside, mid = 1-off, wd = 3-wide or wider, flew hm wd: Flew home wide, dashd inr: Sprinted well on the inside, Chkd: Checked, Slow: Slow away at the start, Wltd: Wilted or got tired, Fdd: Faded late, Urgd: driver asking horse for extra effort

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