Mildura (VIC)
1 2
3 4 5 6 7 8
R2
8h55m
Wayne Hill Leading Driver 2025 Pace
2190m | Mobile Start | Pacers | 7:13pm
TRACK INFORMATION
Max 6 across front
RACE CONDITIONS
NR up to 46. PBD/NR
RESTRICTIONS
No age restrictions
No sex restrictions
PRIZE MONEY
$4,000
 
 
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R2
2 - HES A MODERN BOY
  • 2 Hes A Modern Boy (FR2)
  • D: Luke Watson
  • T: E J Sparkes
  • 6-7-6-4-6-4-8-0-7-2
13.0 13.0
$13.00 $13.00 - - - $13.00
RACE COMMENT
OVERVIEW: SHES MAGICAL (10) was able to break through for her Maiden success when she led throughout and completely dominated her rivals on December 26. This race is no harder and she is capable of overcoming the extreme draw. HES A MODERN BOY (2) is a fast beginner that led out then took cover when second behind DIAMOND KRUSHER (6) last outing. He is drawn to obtain a similar trip here so he cannot be left out of calculations. BEARTASTIC WRITER (3) has been placed at his past two attempts in similar grade. He performs best when he is able to lead and is likely to find his favourite role again so he warrants consideration. GRENADE (4) and DIAMOND KRUSHER (6) are both worth thought in an open race.  
TODAY'S STATISTICS
114-5-13-13
TRACK
58-3-9-4
DISTANCE
58-3-9-4
TRK / DIST
32-1-2-3
LAST SEASON
1-0-1-0
THIS SEASON
CAREER STATISTICS
5%
WIN S/RATE
27%
PLACE S/RATE
119-6-13-13
CAREER
$56,751
PRIZE MONEY
1790 - 2190
WIN RANGE
12
DAYS LAST RACE
Career Statistics
Stats Win % Place % Rank
Total 119-6-13-13 5% 27% 7
Distance 58-3-9-4 5% 28% 7
Dist Range 61-4-9-4 7% 28% 6
Track 114-5-13-13 4% 27% 6
Track / Dist 58-3-9-4 5% 28% 7
This Season 1-0-1-0 0% 100% 2
Last Season 32-1-2-3 3% 19% 6
1st up 0-0-0-0 0% 0% N/A
2nd up 0-0-0-0 0% 0% N/A
Career Best MR 2:01.0MS 8
Distance Best MR 2:01.5MS 5
Stable Stats
Stats Win % Place % Rank
Driver 12mth --- 0% 0% N/A
Luke Watson
Trainer 12mth --- 0% 0% N/A
E J Sparkes
Trained at: Cardross
Owners: E J Sparkes, M K Sparkes
Breeder(s): E J Sparkes, M K Sparkes
Colours: Purple, Yellow Stars
Age/Sex: 10 year old brown gelding
Breeding: Modern Art USA - Washingtonsfirstlady NZ (Washington Vc USA)
National Rating: NR30
Gear Changes
Removed: ; Added:
RECENT FORM
RESULT DAY RACE DETAILS RESULT
2 of 9 51
MILDURA (Good) 23/01/2026, 2190m, NR up to 39. 1:59.4 (60.1, 30.3)
Finished 2/9 btn 6.8m, $4000, Luke Dunne (Fr2), $6.50
gate speed, led, surrendered lead early, behind leader at bell
1st DIAMOND KRUSHER (Fr1)
2nd HES A MODERN BOY (Fr2) 6.8m
3rd BEARTASTIC WRITER (Fr3) 13.2m
7 of 8 7
MILDURA (Good) 03/12/2025, 2190m, NR up to 39. 1:59.7 (58.7, 30.1)
Finished 7/8 btn 49.9m, $4000, Shane Smith (Fr2), $34.00
1 out 1 back at bell
1st LESTER (Sr1)
2nd LORD VERDE NZ (Fr4) 4.0m
3rd PUNTO CALIENTE (Fr6) 18.4m
10 of 11 5
MILDURA (Good) 26/11/2025, 2190m, NR up to 49. 2:00.9 (60.8, 31.2)
Finished 10/11 btn 100.5m, $4000, Shane Smith (Fr1), $23.00
gate speed, 4 back on the pegs at bell, tired latter stages, last chance to race competitively
1st NEVS DREAM (Fr4)
2nd ROBERT CROCKA (Fr3) 4.2m
3rd KEAYANG CRIPPA (Sr5) 8.0m
8 of 11 9
MILDURA (Good) 21/11/2025, 1790m, NR up to 44. 1:58.1 (59.7, 30.8)
Finished 8/11 btn 17.3m, $7000, Elley-May Adams (Fr1), $41.00
3 back on pegs at bell, held up late
1st ROBERT CROCKA (Fr3)
2nd RONZEL MICKY (Sr5) HFNK
3rd APOLOGY ACCEPTED (Sr4) 4.7m
4 of 10 36
MILDURA (Good) 12/11/2025, 1790m, NR up to 44. 1:58.9 (58.9, 29.0)
Finished 4/10 btn 9.0m, $4000, Wayne Hill (Fr1), $19.00
gate speed, led, surrendered lead early, behind leader at bell
1st RONZEL MICKY (Sr2)
2nd LESTER (Fr5) SHFHD
3rd APOLOGY ACCEPTED (Sr3) 3.0m
6 of 9 7
MILDURA (Good) 07/10/2025, 1790m, NR up to 49. 2:02.1 (59.1, 29.3)
Finished 6/9 btn 13.0m, $4000, Ryan Backhouse (Sr1), $5.00
4 back on the pegs at bell
1st THE LADYBIRD NZ (Fr3)
2nd RONZEL SONNY (Fr2) 1.9m
3rd ROBERT CROCKA (Sr3) 4.1m
4 of 11 7
MILDURA (Good) 30/09/2025, 1790m, NR up to 45. 1:59.0 (59.6, 30.0)
Finished 4/11 btn 12.6m, $6000, Mark Riseley (Fr1), $21.00
behind leader at bell
1st DAYLIGHT (Fr6)
2nd CALF PEN NZ (Sr3) 9.6m
3rd PUNTO CALIENTE (Sr1) 1.5m
6 of 9 4
MILDURA (Good) 23/09/2025, 1790m, NR up to 45. 2:00.3 (60.1, 31.2)
Finished 6/9 btn 9.2m, $4000, Mark Riseley (Fr3), $21.00
gate speed, led, surrendered lead early, behind leader at bell
1st DAYLIGHT (Fr6)
2nd APOLOGY ACCEPTED (Sr3) 1.7m
3rd ROBERT CROCKA (Fr4) NK
7 of 9 7
MILDURA (Good) 19/09/2025, 1790m, NR up to 39. 2:01.1 (62.0, 31.8)
Finished 7/9 btn 18.8m, $6000, Mark Riseley (Fr4), $26.00
trainer cautioned gear, gate speed, 4 wide early, restrained to rear, 1 out 5 back at bell
1st GLENLEA HANOVER (Sr2)
2nd KEAYANG CRIPPA (Sr4) HFNK
3rd ABERCROMBIE LIMBO (Fr1) 1.4m
6 of 8 N/A
MILDURA (Good) 12/09/2025, 1790m, NR up to 39. 2:03.1 (59.4, 30.0)
Finished 6/8 btn 7.0m, $4000, Mark Riseley (Fr3), $8.00
gate speed, behind leader at bell, shifted out, driver cautioned careless driving
1st GLENLEA HANOVER (Sr2)
2nd UNETHICAL (Fr6) 1.6m
3rd ROBERT CROCKA (Fr5) HFHD
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LAST WIN
1 of 9 N/A
MILDURA (Good) 14/03/2025, 1790m, NR up to 49. 2:01.0 (59.5, 30.1)
Finished 1/9 $4000, Wayne Hill (Fr2), $3.30
gate speed, 1 out 1 back at bell, swabbed
1st HES A MODERN BOY (Fr2)
2nd IMPETUOSO (Fr3) 1.6m
3rd DARK SANDS (Sr1) 2.5m