Mildura (H) Race 9

Australian Pacing Gold Pace Final

Stake: $6,480

CRUZ WITH ROME (7) hard to fault recently. Scored two back at this track then lined up for a hat trick and finished 1.3 metres from the winner in second over 1790m here at the latest run a week ago. Drawn to enjoy a cosy run but might need things to go his way at some stage. Taking on a better line-up this time but he is up to the challenge. SPRING DELIGHT (2) finished eighth two starts ago then recorded a commanding victory last start, scoring by 15 metres over 1790m at this venue. Has the benefit of a good draw. Taking on a better field but he is up to the task. PUNTO CALIENTE (1) is worth plenty of thought off a last-start win by 1.3 metres at this circuit over 1790m. AMERICAN BOXER (12) is next in line but might need a few good breaks from an awkward draw.

Distance: 1790m
Class: NR up to 49
Track: Good
Weather: Clear
Surface: All Weather

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Punto Caliente (Fr1) 3531566341
Trainer: Luke Watson (Merbein South)
Driver: Kathy Watson
Prize Money: $59,115
Win / Place: 9.01% / 29%

6 yo Bay Gelding

Sire: WELL SAID (USA)

Dam: HOT CHILI STRIDE (NZ)

Rating

Stats

Career

111: 10-9-14

Distance

39: 2-2-5

Trk/Dst

36: 2-2-5

Track

75: 7-5-9

Season

36: 5-2-8

1st Up

4: 0-1-1

2nd Up

4: 0-1-0

3rd Up

4: 1-0-2

Mobile

111: 10-9-14

All-Weather

111: 10-9-14

Best Mile

1:59.90

Comments

Last start won by 1.3 m (Fr1) at this track (2:13.60) beating Cruz With Rome in NR up to 49 on July 11 at $14. Won't spend a penny from this draw. Likely to be in the finish again.

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 8	11/7/25	Mildura	1790m	Mobile	All Weather	Fr1	Kathy Watson	2:13.60	2:00.1	0.48L	$14	7	NR up to 49	$4,320	$2,160	1. Punto Caliente 2. Cruz With Rome 3. Ultimate Ego
4th of 11	4/7/25	Mildura	2190m	Mobile	All Weather	Fr6	Kathy Watson	2:43.80	2:00.3	8.14L	$41	7	NR up to 49	$6,480	$324	1. Cruz With Rome 2. Cavalry 3. Avoca Blues
3rd of 9	27/6/25	Mildura	2190m	Mobile	All Weather	Fr4	Kathy Watson	2:45.40	2:01.5	1.04L	$21	7	NR up to 49	$4,320	$448	1. Grenade 2. Spring Delight 3. Punto Caliente
6th of 9	20/6/25	Mildura	1790m	Mobile	All Weather	Fr5	Kathy Watson	2:13.20	1:59.7	7.88L	$31	7	NR up to 49	$4,320	$130	1. Ronzel Micky 2. Avoca Blues 3. Flyin Tommy NZ
6th of 10	13/6/25	Mildura	2190m	Mobile	All Weather	Fr4	Kathy Watson	2:45.50	2:01.7	8.88L	$9.50	7	NR up to 49	$4,320	$130	1. Sneaky Philtra 2. Cavalry 3. Cruz With Rome
5th of 9	6/6/25	Mildura	1790m	Mobile	All Weather	Sr1	Kathy Watson	2:12.20	1:58.8	3.46L	$10	7	NR up to 49	$4,320	$130	1. Mariahs Shadow 2. Cheers Poverty 3. Spring Delight

Spring Delight (Fr2) 8974301281
Trainer: S R Garraway (Cabarita)
Driver: Ryan Backhouse (C)
Prize Money: $112,349
Win / Place: 10% / 39%

9 yo Brown/Black Gelding

Sire: BETTOR'S DELIGHT (USA)

Dam: SPRING TO LIFE (AUS)

Rating

Stats

Career

151: 16-23-21

Distance

71: 6-11-8

Trk/Dst

56: 4-9-8

Track

100: 11-16-13

Season

44: 6-3-4

1st Up

7: 2-0-1

2nd Up

4: 1-0-0

3rd Up

4: 0-0-0

Mobile

151: 16-23-21

All-Weather

151: 16-23-21

Best Mile

1:57.60

Comments

Last start posted a big 15 m win when quickly away, (Fr3) at this track (2:12.00) beating Grenade in NR up to 49 on July 11 at $3.40. Drawn well and expected to be in the finish again.

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 8	11/7/25	Mildura	1790m	Mobile	All Weather	Fr3	Ryan Backhouse	2:12.00	1:58.7	5.91L	$3.40	7	NR up to 49	$4,320	$2,160	1. Spring Delight 2. Grenade 3. Apology Accepted
8th of 11	4/7/25	Mildura	2190m	Mobile	All Weather	Sr2	Ryan Backhouse	2:43.80	2:00.3	9.29L	$14	7	NR up to 49	$6,480	$151	1. Cruz With Rome 2. Cavalry 3. Avoca Blues
2nd of 9	27/6/25	Mildura	2190m	Mobile	All Weather	Sr1	Ryan Backhouse	2:45.40	2:01.5	0.89L	$7.00	7	NR up to 49	$4,320	$691	1. Grenade 2. Spring Delight 3. Punto Caliente
1st of 10	20/6/25	Mildura	1790m	Mobile	All Weather	Fr5	Ryan Backhouse	2:14.00	2:00.4	1.56L	$6.50	7	NR up to 49	$4,320	$2,160	1. Spring Delight 2. Unethical 3. Keayang Crippa
11th of 11	13/6/25	Mildura	1790m	Mobile	All Weather	Fr2	Mark Riseley	2:13.00	1:59.6	111.97L	$61	7	NR up to 49	$6,480	$151	1. Adieu Mikennis 2. Machstique 3. Ronzel Micky
3rd of 9	6/6/25	Mildura	1790m	Mobile	All Weather	Fr3	Ryan Backhouse	2:12.20	1:58.8	3.31L	$4.60	7	NR up to 49	$4,320	$448	1. Mariahs Shadow 2. Cheers Poverty 3. Spring Delight

Sneaky Philtra (Fr3) 5828231042
Trainer: Naomi Kerr (Birdwoodton)
Driver: Lochie Cook (C)
Prize Money: $12,295
Win / Place: 9.09% / 36%

4 yo Bay Mare

Sire: ALWAYS B MIKI (USA)

Dam: SOMESORTA PHILTRA (AUS)

Rating

Stats

Career

22: 2-4-2

Distance

5: 0-1-1

Trk/Dst

4: 0-1-1

Track

8: 1-3-1

Season

20: 2-4-2

1st Up

2: 0-0-0

2nd Up

2: 0-0-0

3rd Up

2: 0-0-0

Mobile

22: 2-4-2

All-Weather

22: 2-4-2

Best Mile

1:58.89

Comments

Two back was fourth after being driven well back, behind Glitzy All Over at this track over 2190m in a NR up to 49 on July 4 at $2.25. Then a handy effort when a close second after showing early speed, behind American Boxer at this track over 1790m in a NR up to 49 on July 11 at $6. Can improve. Big chance.

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 8	11/7/25	Mildura	1790m	Mobile	All Weather	Fr5	Lochie Cook	2:14.70	2:01.1	0.04L	$6.00	7	NR up to 49	$4,320	$691	1. American Boxer 2. Sneaky Philtra 3. Shes Poppy
4th of 8	4/7/25	Mildura	2190m	Mobile	All Weather	Fr6	Wayne Hill	2:45.40	2:01.6	5.28L	$2.25f	14	NR up to 49	$4,320	$243	1. Glitzy All Over 2. Cornelia 3. Robert Crocka
10th of 10	20/6/25	Mildura	1790m	Mobile	All Weather	Sr3	Wayne Hill	2:14.00	2:00.4	54.16L	$2.15f	7	NR up to 49	$4,320	$130	1. Spring Delight 2. Unethical 3. Keayang Crippa
1st of 10	13/6/25	Mildura	2190m	Mobile	All Weather	Sr3	Wayne Hill	2:45.50	2:01.7	1.23L	$1.90f	7	NR up to 49	$4,320	$2,160	1. Sneaky Philtra 2. Cavalry 3. Cruz With Rome
3rd of 8	6/6/25	Mildura	1790m	Mobile	All Weather	Sr3	Wayne Hill	2:13.30	1:59.8	0.07L	$4.40	7	NR up to 49	$4,320	$448	1. Watchtheclock 2. Super Suspect 3. Sneaky Philtra
2nd of 9	30/5/25	Mildura	2190m	Mobile	All Weather	Sr3	Wayne Hill	2:45.90	2:01.9	0.74L	$4.20	7	NR up to 49	$4,320	$691	1. Cruz With Rome 2. Sneaky Philtra 3. Daylight

Orama (Fr4) 6346441391
Trainer: S R Garraway (Cabarita)
Driver: Kevin Weidenbach
Prize Money: $105,510
Win / Place: 11% / 33%

8 yo Bay Mare

Sire: SOMEBEACHSOMEWHERE (USA)

Dam: SECRET DESIRE (NZ)

Rating

Stats

Career

139: 16-16-15

Distance

58: 3-9-7

Trk/Dst

52: 3-8-5

Track

108: 9-12-12

Season

24: 4-2-3

1st Up

4: 0-0-0

2nd Up

4: 0-1-1

3rd Up

4: 0-0-0

Mobile

139: 16-16-15

All-Weather

139: 16-16-15

Best Mile

1:57.90

Comments

Last start won by 3 m when quickly away, (Fr5) at this track (2:14.20) beating Our Master Play in NR up to 49 on July 11 at $7. In form and sure to prove very hard to beat.

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
1st of 8	11/7/25	Mildura	1790m	Mobile	All Weather	Fr5	Ryan Backhouse	2:14.20	2:00.7	1.08L	$7.00	7	NR up to 49	$4,320	$2,160	1. Orama 2. Our Master Play 3. Adieu Mikennis
9th of 11	4/7/25	Mildura	2190m	Mobile	All Weather	Fr1	H Lewis	2:43.80	2:00.3	10.93L	$8.00	7	NR up to 49	$6,480	$151	1. Cruz With Rome 2. Cavalry 3. Avoca Blues
3rd of 9	27/6/25	Mildura	2190m	Mobile	All Weather	Sr2	Ryan Backhouse	2:46.00	2:02.0	2.57L	$12	7	NR up to 49	$4,320	$448	1. Daylight 2. Glenlea Hanover 3. Orama
1st of 9	20/6/25	Mildura	1790m	Mobile	All Weather	Fr4	Ryan Backhouse	2:14.00	2:00.5	1.23L	$9.00	7	NR up to 49	$4,320	$2,160	1. Orama 2. Daylight 3. Better Blue Boys
4th of 8	13/6/25	Mildura	2190m	Mobile	All Weather	Fr3	Ryan Backhouse	2:45.30	2:01.5	4.05L	$8.50	7	NR up to 49	$4,320	$243	1. Hesastar 2. Flyin Tommy NZ 3. Candle Flame
4th of 8	6/6/25	Mildura	1790m	Mobile	All Weather	Fr4	Ryan Backhouse	2:13.30	1:59.8	0.52L	$7.00	7	NR up to 49	$4,320	$243	1. Watchtheclock 2. Super Suspect 3. Sneaky Philtra

Grenade (Fr5) 2x74143612
Trainer: A W Schembri (Broken Hill)
Driver: Brent Murphy (C)
Prize Money: $33,675
Win / Place: 10% / 48%

7 yo Bay/Brown Gelding

Sire: MAJOR BRONSKI (AUS)

Dam: MISS EMJAY (AUS)

Rating

Stats

Career

47: 5-8-10

Distance

13: 0-3-1

Trk/Dst

9: 0-3-1

Track

16: 3-3-2

Season

11: 2-2-2

1st Up

7: 1-1-0

2nd Up

7: 0-1-0

3rd Up

7: 1-2-1

Mobile

47: 5-8-10

All-Weather

47: 5-8-10

Best Mile

1:59.00

Comments

Last start solid effort when 2nd (Fr5) over 1790m after showing early speed and racing wide at this track beaten 15 m by Spring Delight (2:12.00) in NR up to 49 on July 11 at $5.50. Two runs back won by 2.5 m when quickly away, (Fr1) at this track (2:45.40) beating Spring Delight in NR up to 49 on June 27 at $4.80 at the bell was leading 2.6. Capable of playing a major role.

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
2nd of 8	11/7/25	Mildura	1790m	Mobile	All Weather	Fr5	Alex Ashwood	2:12.00	1:58.7	5.91L	$5.50	14	NR up to 49	$4,320	$691	1. Spring Delight 2. Grenade 3. Apology Accepted
1st of 9	27/6/25	Mildura	2190m	Mobile	All Weather	Fr1	Corey Johnson	2:45.40	2:01.5	0.89L	$4.80	14	NR up to 49	$4,320	$2,160	1. Grenade 2. Spring Delight 3. Punto Caliente
6th of 8	13/6/25	Mildura	2190m	Mobile	All Weather	Fr4	Corey Johnson	2:45.30	2:01.5	4.54L	$7.00	14	NR up to 49	$4,320	$130	1. Hesastar 2. Flyin Tommy NZ 3. Candle Flame
3rd of 8	30/5/25	Mildura	2190m	Mobile	All Weather	Fr3	Corey Johnson	2:44.80	2:01.1	1.71L	$11	7	NR up to 49	$4,320	$448	1. Apology Accepted 2. Mariahs Shadow 3. Grenade
4th of 8	23/5/25	Mildura	1790m	Mobile	All Weather	Sr1	Corey Johnson	2:11.70	1:58.4	8.51L	$7.00	7	NR up to 49	$4,320	$243	1. Avoca Blues 2. Kardesler NZ 3. Punto Caliente
1st of 11	16/5/25	Mildura	2190m	Mobile	All Weather	Fr1	Corey Johnson	2:45.60	2:01.7	0.45L	$10	14	NR up to 49	$4,320	$2,160	1. Grenade 2. Sneaky Philtra 3. Orama

Cruz With Rome (Sr1) 0915136112
Trainer: A W Schembri (Broken Hill)
Driver: Corey Johnson (C)
Prize Money: $36,784
Win / Place: 10% / 37%

7 yo Bay/Brown Gelding

Sire: ALLAMERICAN INGOT (USA)

Dam: BELLAS CHARM (AUS)

Rating

Stats

Career

56: 6-10-5

Distance

10: 0-3-0

Trk/Dst

8: 0-3-0

Track

21: 5-5-2

Season

23: 5-5-2

1st Up

3: 0-1-1

2nd Up

3: 0-0-0

3rd Up

3: 0-0-0

Mobile

56: 6-10-5

All-Weather

56: 6-10-5

Best Mile

2:00.30

Comments

Beaten favourite last start when second at this track on July 11. Was victorious the start prior here on July 4. Rates highly. Major player.

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	11/7/25	Mildura	1790m	Mobile	All Weather	Sr2	Alex Ashwood	2:13.60	2:00.1	0.48L	$1.80f	7	NR up to 49	$4,320	$691	1. Punto Caliente 2. Cruz With Rome 3. Ultimate Ego
1st of 11	4/7/25	Mildura	2190m	Mobile	All Weather	Fr2	Corey Johnson	2:43.80	2:00.3	7.32L	$4.00	7	NR up to 49	$6,480	$3,586	1. Cruz With Rome 2. Cavalry 3. Avoca Blues
1st of 9	27/6/25	Mildura	2190m	Mobile	All Weather	Fr5	Corey Johnson	2:45.60	2:01.7	0.48L	$6.00	7	NR up to 49	$4,320	$2,160	1. Cruz With Rome 2. Cavalry 3. Lord Verde NZ
6th of 9	20/6/25	Mildura	1790m	Mobile	All Weather	Fr6	Corey Johnson	2:14.00	2:00.5	3.27L	$9.00	7	NR up to 49	$4,320	$130	1. Orama 2. Daylight 3. Better Blue Boys
3rd of 10	13/6/25	Mildura	2190m	Mobile	All Weather	Sr4	Corey Johnson	2:45.50	2:01.7	2.27L	$8.00	14	NR up to 49	$4,320	$448	1. Sneaky Philtra 2. Cavalry 3. Cruz With Rome
1st of 9	30/5/25	Mildura	2190m	Mobile	All Weather	Fr2	Corey Johnson	2:45.90	2:01.9	0.74L	$6.50	7	NR up to 49	$4,320	$2,160	1. Cruz With Rome 2. Sneaky Philtra 3. Daylight

Ultimate Ego (Sr2) 1389668543
Trainer: Naomi Kerr (Birdwoodton)
Driver: Hannah Lewis (C)
Prize Money: $5,631
Win / Place: 8.33% / 25%

3 yo Bay Filly

Sire: ULTIMATE MACHETE (NZ)

Dam: MY CHATEAU MARGAUX (AUS)

Rating

Stats

Career

12: 1-0-2

Distance

6: 0-0-2

Trk/Dst

5: 0-0-1

Track

9: 1-0-1

Season

12: 1-0-2

1st Up

2: 1-0-0

2nd Up

2: 0-0-1

3rd Up

1: 0-0-0

Mobile

12: 1-0-2

All-Weather

12: 1-0-2

Best Mile

2:02.20

Comments

Last start 3rd (Sr1) over 1790m at this track, beaten 3 m by Punto Caliente (2:13.60) in NR up to 49 on July 11 at $26. Two runs back was well back in the run when 4th (Fr5) over 2190m at this track was 6th-15.8 at the bell, beaten 3.5 m by Grenade (2:45.40) in NR up to 49 on June 27 at $41. Maybe a place.

Expected Settling Position: Midfield

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
3rd of 8	11/7/25	Mildura	1790m	Mobile	All Weather	Sr1	Ryan Backhouse	2:13.60	2:00.1	1.12L	$26	14	NR up to 49	$4,320	$448	1. Punto Caliente 2. Cruz With Rome 3. Ultimate Ego
4th of 9	27/6/25	Mildura	2190m	Mobile	All Weather	Fr5	Lochie Cook	2:45.40	2:01.5	1.34L	$41	7	NR up to 49	$4,320	$243	1. Grenade 2. Spring Delight 3. Punto Caliente
5th of 9	20/6/25	Mildura	1790m	Mobile	All Weather	Sr1	Lochie Cook	2:13.20	1:59.7	4.35L	$71	21	NR up to 49	$4,320	$130	1. Ronzel Micky 2. Avoca Blues 3. Flyin Tommy NZ
8th of 8	30/5/25	Mildura	2190m	Mobile	All Weather	Fr4	Wayne Hill	2:44.80	2:01.1	16.02L	$18	7	NR up to 49	$4,320	$130	1. Apology Accepted 2. Mariahs Shadow 3. Grenade
6th of 8	23/5/25	Mildura	1790m	Mobile	All Weather	Sr3	Mark Riseley	2:18.60	2:04.6	3.83L	$26	7	NR up to 49	$4,320	$130	1. Bilum 2. Lilbitahenrytee 3. Cheers Poverty
6th of 11	16/5/25	Mildura	2190m	Mobile	All Weather	Sr1	Mark Riseley	2:46.70	2:02.5	5.32L	$61	10	NR up to 49	$4,320	$130	1. Apology Accepted 2. Avoca Blues 3. Mariahs Shadow

Shes Poppy (Sr3) 9x05974643
Trainer: S M O'Connor (Irymple)
Driver: Wayne Hill
Prize Money: $38,643
Win / Place: 13% / 27%

5 yo Brown Mare

Sire: HES WATCHING (USA)

Dam: MODERN VELOCITY (AUS)

Rating

Stats

Career

58: 8-4-4

Distance

21: 2-3-4

Trk/Dst

10: 2-1-4

Track

20: 5-1-4

Season

20: 5-2-3

1st Up

5: 0-0-1

2nd Up

5: 1-0-0

3rd Up

4: 1-0-0

Mobile

58: 8-4-4

All-Weather

58: 8-4-4

Best Mile

1:58.28

Gear Changes

[Shadow Roll OFF]

Comments

Last start was driven from back in the field when 3rd (Fr6) over 1790m after racing wide at this track beaten 1.3 m by American Boxer (2:14.70) in NR up to 49 on July 11 at $4.80. Two runs back 4th (Fr3) over 2190m after showing early speed at this track, beaten 8 m by Flame Blaster (2:47.50) in NR up to 49 on July 4 at $4.60. Not as keen on her chances in this field.

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
3rd of 8	11/7/25	Mildura	1790m	Mobile	All Weather	Fr6	Wayne Hill	2:14.70	2:01.1	0.48L	$4.80	7	NR up to 49	$4,320	$448	1. American Boxer 2. Sneaky Philtra 3. Shes Poppy
4th of 8	4/7/25	Mildura	2190m	Mobile	All Weather	Fr3	Wayne Hill	2:47.50	2:03.1	3.05L	$4.60	7	NR up to 49	$4,320	$243	1. Flame Blaster 2. Apology Accepted 3. American Boxer
6th of 9	27/6/25	Mildura	2190m	Mobile	All Weather	Fr6	Wayne Hill	2:47.60	2:03.2	4.24L	$19	7	NR up to 49	$4,320	$130	1. Avoca Blues 2. Beauty Above 3. Flyin Tommy NZ
4th of 10	20/6/25	Mildura	1790m	Mobile	All Weather	Sr4	Aaron Dunn	2:14.00	2:00.4	5.09L	$3.60	7	NR up to 49	$4,320	$243	1. Spring Delight 2. Unethical 3. Keayang Crippa
7th of 9	13/6/25	Mildura	2190m	Mobile	All Weather	Fr3	Wayne Hill	2:43.20	1:59.9	5.20L	$19	14	NR 50 to 55	$6,480	$151	1. Dooo Dont Think 2. Stylish Gem 3. Shireen
9th of 9	30/5/25	Mildura	2190m	Mobile	All Weather	Fr2	Wayne Hill	2:43.40	2:00.1	15.28L	$9.00	7	NR 50 to 55	$6,480	$151	1. Im Stuck Man 2. Only Once Bitten NZ 3. Corzan Drama

Our Master Play (Sr4) 6121855962
Trainer: A P Vozlic (Mildura)
Driver: Andrew Vozlic
Prize Money: $79,683
Win / Place: 16% / 38%

5 yo Brown Horse

Sire: SHADOW PLAY (USA)

Dam: MINI BONUS (AUS)

Rating

Stats

Career

93: 15-15-6

Distance

41: 5-5-4

Trk/Dst

40: 4-5-4

Track

75: 8-12-5

Season

45: 6-8-2

1st Up

2: 1-0-0

2nd Up

2: 0-0-1

3rd Up

2: 0-0-0

Mobile

93: 15-15-6

All-Weather

93: 15-15-6

Best Mile

1:57.41

Comments

Last start 2nd (Sr1) over 1790m at this track, beaten 3 m by Orama (2:14.20) in NR up to 49 on July 11 at $6.50. Two runs back 6th (Fr3) over 2190m after showing early speed at this track, at the bell was 3rd-9.4 beaten 12 m by Grenade (2:45.40) in NR up to 49 on June 27 at $1.55. Will not find this easy. This looks a far sterner task.

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
2nd of 8	11/7/25	Mildura	1790m	Mobile	All Weather	Sr1	Ellen Tormey	2:14.20	2:00.7	1.08L	$6.50	14	NR up to 49	$4,320	$691	1. Orama 2. Our Master Play 3. Adieu Mikennis
2nd of 5	7/7/25	Mildura	2190m			-	Andrew Vozlic	2:48.10	-	0.74L	$0.00	-	Trial	$0	-	1. Pottsy The Guru 2. Our Master Play 3. Maggacis
6th of 9	27/6/25	Mildura	2190m	Mobile	All Weather	Fr3	Ryan Sanderson	2:45.40	2:01.5	4.57L	$1.55f	7	NR up to 49	$4,320	$130	1. Grenade 2. Spring Delight 3. Punto Caliente
9th of 11	20/6/25	Mildura	2190m	Mobile	All Weather	Fr2	Andrew Vozlic	2:42.70	1:59.5	9.55L	$101	7	NR 50 to 55	$8,640	$173	1. Merrywood Paul 2. Stylish Gem 3. A Rocknroll Jet
5th of 9	13/6/25	Mildura	2190m	Mobile	All Weather	Fr1	Ellen Tormey	2:43.20	1:59.9	1.93L	$8.50	7	NR 50 to 55	$6,480	$194	1. Dooo Dont Think 2. Stylish Gem 3. Shireen
5th of 8	6/6/25	Mildura	1790m	Mobile	All Weather	Sr2	Connor Clarke	2:12.50	1:59.1	2.23L	$17	7	NR 50 to 55	$6,480	$194	1. Flojos Best 2. Starvin Marvin NZ 3. Good Boots Bindi

Apology Accepted (Sr5) 1141363623
Trainer: A P Vozlic (Mildura)
Driver: Ellen Tormey
Prize Money: $31,801
Win / Place: 17% / 44%

Nearing Another Win

5 yo Bay Gelding

Sire: ART MAJOR (USA)

Dam: LOMBO SLEEK STREAK (AUS)

Rating

Stats

Career

47: 8-6-7

Distance

24: 4-3-5

Trk/Dst

16: 1-3-4

Track

33: 4-5-5

Season

37: 4-6-6

1st Up

3: 1-1-0

2nd Up

3: 1-0-1

3rd Up

3: 1-0-1

Mobile

47: 8-6-7

All-Weather

47: 8-6-7

Best Mile

1:57.20

Comments

Fair run when beaten by 4.5 m finishing second behind Flame Blaster at this track over 2190m in a NR up to 49 on July 4 at $2.80. Then a handy effort when well beaten into third behind Spring Delight at this track over 1790m in a NR up to 49 on July 11 at $2.15. One of the main contenders.

Expected Settling Position: Midfield

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
3rd of 8	11/7/25	Mildura	1790m	Mobile	All Weather	Sr2	Ellen Tormey	2:12.00	1:58.7	8.66L	$2.15f	7	NR up to 49	$4,320	$448	1. Spring Delight 2. Grenade 3. Apology Accepted
2nd of 8	4/7/25	Mildura	2190m	Mobile	All Weather	Fr4	Ellen Tormey	2:47.50	2:03.1	1.75L	$2.80f	7	NR up to 49	$4,320	$691	1. Flame Blaster 2. Apology Accepted 3. American Boxer
6th of 9	27/6/25	Mildura	2190m	Mobile	All Weather	Sr3	Ryan Sanderson	2:43.20	1:59.9	5.02L	$41	7	NR 50 to 55	$6,480	$151	1. Im Stuck Man 2. Rockabilly Ringo 3. Danny Ray
3rd of 9	20/6/25	Mildura	1790m	Mobile	All Weather	Sr1	Luke Dunne	2:10.80	1:57.6	2.27L	$26	7	NR 50 to 55	$6,480	$648	1. Calf Pen NZ 2. Williams 3. Apology Accepted
6th of 9	13/6/25	Mildura	2190m	Mobile	All Weather	Fr2	Connor Clarke	2:44.00	2:00.5	8.18L	$31	7	NR 50 to 55	$6,480	$151	1. Merrywood Paul 2. Danny Ray 3. Flojos Best
3rd of 9	6/6/25	Mildura	1790m	Mobile	All Weather	Sr2	Ellen Tormey	2:11.50	1:58.3	6.21L	$26	7	NR 50 to 55	$6,480	$648	1. Mason Dixon Line 2. Danny Ray 3. Apology Accepted

American Boxer (Sr6) 2273274931
Trainer: Naomi Kerr (Birdwoodton)
Driver: Mark Riseley (C)
Prize Money: $33,909
Win / Place: 11% / 57%

4 yo Bay Horse

Sire: AMERICAN IDEAL (USA)

Dam: TACT ROUSEY (NZ)

100

Rating

Stats

Career

42: 5-10-9

Distance

24: 4-6-5

Trk/Dst

19: 3-5-3

Track

30: 4-6-5

Season

30: 3-6-6

1st Up

2: 0-1-1

2nd Up

2: 0-1-0

3rd Up

2: 0-1-1

Mobile

42: 5-10-9

All-Weather

42: 5-10-9

Best Mile

1:58.80

Comments

Last start won by a nose as favourite (Sr1) at this track (2:14.70) beating Sneaky Philtra in NR up to 49 on July 11 at $2.80. Among the leading players.

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
1st of 8	11/7/25	Mildura	1790m	Mobile	All Weather	Sr1	Ryan Backhouse	2:14.70	2:01.1	0.04L	$2.80f	7	NR up to 49	$4,320	$2,160	1. American Boxer 2. Sneaky Philtra 3. Shes Poppy
3rd of 8	4/7/25	Mildura	2190m	Mobile	All Weather	Sr1	Ryan Backhouse	2:47.50	2:03.1	1.90L	$7.50	14	NR up to 49	$4,320	$448	1. Flame Blaster 2. Apology Accepted 3. American Boxer
9th of 9	20/6/25	Mildura	1790m	Mobile	All Weather	Fr5	Wayne Hill	2:10.80	1:57.6	26.80L	$8.00	14	NR 50 to 55	$6,480	$151	1. Calf Pen NZ 2. Williams 3. Apology Accepted
4th of 9	6/6/25	Mildura	1790m	Mobile	All Weather	Fr4	Wayne Hill	2:11.50	1:58.3	8.51L	$6.00	7	NR 50 to 55	$6,480	$324	1. Mason Dixon Line 2. Danny Ray 3. Apology Accepted
7th of 10	30/5/25	Mildura	2190m	Mobile	All Weather	Sr2	Wayne Hill	2:45.20	2:01.4	5.69L	$11	7	NR 50 to 55	$6,480	$151	1. Amys Baby Angel 2. Starvin Marvin NZ 3. Calf Pen NZ
2nd of 8	23/5/25	Mildura	1790m	Mobile	All Weather	Fr5	Wayne Hill	2:10.90	1:57.6	0.48L	$4.60	7	NR 50 to 55	$6,480	$972	1. Dallas Miki 2. American Boxer 3. Shireen