Mildura (VIC)
1 2 3 4 5
6
R5
10h1m
Vale Laurie Callick Pace
2190m | Mobile Start | Pacers | 9:10pm
TRACK INFORMATION
Max 6 across front
RACE CONDITIONS
NR up to 44. PBD/NR
RESTRICTIONS
No age restrictions
No sex restrictions
PRIZE MONEY
$4,000
 
 
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R5
9 - HES A MODERN BOY
  • 9 Hes A Modern Boy (SR3)
  • D: Kylie Hughes
  • T: E J Sparkes
  • 4-6-4-8-0-7-2-5-7-9
101.0 101.0 126.0
$101.00 $101.00 - - $101.00 $126.00
RACE COMMENT
OVERVIEW: NEVS DREAM (4) showed brilliant gate speed to lead from a similar draw last week and was only run down in the final 50m when second behind Glitzy All Over. He should find the lead again and is capable of going one better now. KEAYANG CRIPPA (3) trailed the leader early, moved off the inside to race without cover at the 1700m and ended up being in the one out and one back trail when a creditable fourth last week. He led when a close second behind Rojenbye prior and should be competitive again. INDIANAS SON (8) led throughout at a Mildura victory four starts ago and finished solidly for second behind Apology Accepted on February 11. He is racing in good form and is worth an investment. HESASTAR (5) did plenty of work in the run when eighth last week but his overall form is strong and he is worth another chance. BEARTASTIC WRITER (1) has had a lot of chances since his latest victory but he is drawn to suit his racing pattern.
TODAY'S STATISTICS
117-5-13-13
TRACK
61-3-9-4
DISTANCE
61-3-9-4
TRK / DIST
32-1-2-3
LAST SEASON
4-0-1-0
THIS SEASON
CAREER STATISTICS
5%
WIN S/RATE
26%
PLACE S/RATE
122-6-13-13
CAREER
$57,111
PRIZE MONEY
1790 - 2190
WIN RANGE
7
DAYS LAST RACE
Career Statistics
Stats Win % Place % Rank
Total 122-6-13-13 5% 26% 6
Distance 61-3-9-4 5% 26% 7
Dist Range 64-4-9-4 6% 27% 6
Track 117-5-13-13 4% 26% 6
Track / Dist 61-3-9-4 5% 26% 7
This Season 4-0-1-0 0% 25% 6
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 6
Distance Best MR 2:01.5MS 6
Stable Stats
Stats Win % Place % Rank
Driver 12mth --- 0% 0% N/A
Kylie Hughes
Trainer 12mth --- 0% 0% N/A
E J Sparkes
Trained at: Cardross
Owners: E J Sparkes, Estate of 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
9 of 10 7
MILDURA (Good) 18/02/2026, 2190m, NR up to 49. 2:00.9 (60.3, 30.3)
Finished 9/10 btn 33.8m, $4000, Luke Sutherland (Fr1), $34.00
broke after start, out of draw mobile starts, sulky contacted, trailed field, tailed off at bell
1st RONZEL MICKY (Sr4)
2nd GRENADE (Fr4) 5.2m
3rd DIAMOND KRUSHER (Sr2) HFNK
7 of 9 7
MILDURA (Good) 11/02/2026, 2190m, NR up to 45. 2:00.1 (59.3, 30.1)
Finished 7/9 btn 23.6m, $4000, Kylie Hughes (Fr1), $41.00
gate speed, led, leader at bell, quer driving tactics, vets examination after race, no abnormalities rep.
1st APOLOGY ACCEPTED (Sr1)
2nd INDIANAS SON (Sr2) 7.9m
3rd HESASTAR (Fr4) 3.6m
5 of 9 12
MILDURA (Good) 04/02/2026, 2190m, NR up to 46. 2:00.3 (60.1, 30.1)
Finished 5/9 btn 22.0m, $4000, Luke Watson (Fr2), $13.00
gate speed, behind leader at bell
1st DIAMOND KRUSHER (Fr5)
2nd MAGGACIS (Sr1) 16.2m
3rd SHES MAGICAL (Sr4) 1.6m
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 N/A
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
...
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