Birchip (VIC)
1 2 3 4 5 6 7
R7
13h1m
Cargill Cares Running of the Bulls Pace
2150m | Mobile Start | Pacers | 5:48pm
TRACK INFORMATION
Max 6 across front
RACE CONDITIONS
NR up to 90. PBD/NR
RESTRICTIONS
4YO and older
No sex restrictions
PRIZE MONEY
$125,000
 
 
  Flucs Open Today Fluc -3 Fluc -2 Fluc -1 Win
R7
8 - THE BRIDE
  • 8 The Bride (SR1)
  • D: Alex Ashwood
  • T: A M Ashwood
  • 4-3-8-6-1-3-2-1-2-2
4.6 4.6 5.0 4.6 4.5 4.6
$4.60 $4.60 $5.00 $4.60 $4.50 $4.60
RACE COMMENT
OVERVIEW: Well, here it is. It’s the inaugural Running of the Bulls – Victoria’s very first harness slot race – and what a field it has drawn. There’s an intriguing battle between a range of horses with differing formlines and ratings, with the early speed battle crucial around the tight, turning circuit of Birchip. While she’s only lightly raced and never really been buzzed off the gate, WICKED CONFESSION (1) appears to have the speed to lead and will take plenty of catching if she’s left alone. She has won her two starts for Alex Ashwood by incredible margins in good time and might just be the surprise packet of this year’s event. There’s a whole host of other winning chances, though. SANCHEZ (3) has been set for this race for some time and went awfully close to winning the hot 4YO Bonanza on February 14 at his second run back from a break. He’s a good horse who has contested good races throughout his career and looms as a huge chance. MAXY WANTS TO PLAY (9) was great through the line in the Ararat Pacing Cup and prior to that at Kilmore in a race won by the very smart GOLDEN TRIBE (11), while METEOR MOTH (12) didn’t appear to handle the Ararat circuit overly well, but was very brave after a tough trip and was massive in the Mercury80 when just beaten by top-liner Himanameisjeff before that. They can probably all win with the right trip, so a field ticket in the Quaddie wouldn’t be a crazy idea. Bring it on!   For all your harness form in one place go to goodform.thetrots.com.au  ** A betting unit is typically a percentage of the total bankroll or the amount of money you are willing to risk on a particular bet – for example 1 unit is 10% of your bankroll, therefore a $100 bankroll 1 unit equals $10 Chances are you’re about to lose. For free and confidential support call 1800 858 858 or visit The odds quoted on the fields page are a Goodform computer generated price based on a range of key form factors and are not necessarily the odds that may be offered by a licenced bookmaker.
TODAY'S STATISTICS
0-0-0-0
TRACK
0-0-0-0
DISTANCE
0-0-0-0
TRK / DIST
9-3-1-2
LAST SEASON
2-0-2-0
THIS SEASON
3/12
OUR RANKING
CAREER STATISTICS
39%
WIN S/RATE
72%
PLACE S/RATE
18-7-3-3
CAREER
$97,980
PRIZE MONEY
N/A
WIN RANGE
29
DAYS LAST RACE
Career Statistics
Stats Win % Place % Rank
Total 18-7-3-3 39% 72% 4
Distance 0-0-0-0 0% 0% N/A
Dist Range 6-1-1-2 17% 67% 7
Track 0-0-0-0 0% 0% N/A
Track / Dist 0-0-0-0 0% 0% N/A
This Season 2-0-2-0 0% 100% 6
Last Season 9-3-1-2 33% 67% 3
1st up 0-0-0-0 0% 0% N/A
2nd up 0-0-0-0 0% 0% N/A
Career Best MR 1:52.4MS 2
Distance Best MR 2:01.3MS 11
Stable Stats
Stats Win % Place % Rank
Driver 12mth --- 0% 0% N/A
Alex Ashwood
Trainer 12mth --- 0% 0% N/A
A M Ashwood
Trained at: Toolleen
Owners: J Cockshutt, B J Cooper, P Kurowski
Breeder(s): J Cockshutt, B J Cooper
Colours: Blue, White Yoke & Braces, Blue Diamonds, Blue Sleeves, Red Collar, White Cuffs & Waistband
Age/Sex: 4 year old black mare
Breeding: Poster Boy - Belliciouslips (Sutter Hanover USA)
National Rating: NR80
Gear Changes
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RECENT FORM
RESULT DAY RACE DETAILS RESULT
2 of 6 21
KILMORE (Good) 07/02/2026, 1690m, NR 75 to 85. 1:56.2 (55.6, 27.1)
Finished 2/6 btn 5.4m, $15000, Alex Ashwood (Fr4), $6.00
pre race swab, out of position at start, driver cautioned score up, restrained after start, outside leader at bell
1st GOLDEN TRIBE (Fr2)
2nd THE BRIDE (Fr4) 5.4m
3rd EARL OF PEMBROKE NZ (Fr3) 1.3m
2 of 12 28
SHEPPTN (Fast) 17/01/2026, 1690m, NR 65 to 79. 1:54.4 (55.1, 27.8)
Finished 2/12 btn 1.6m, $15000, Alex Ashwood (Fr3), $2.60
gate speed, led, leader at bell
1st HES NO ROMEO NZ (Sr2)
2nd THE BRIDE (Fr3) 1.6m
3rd GOLDEN TRIBE (Sr5) 7.3m
1 of 12 21
MELTON (Good) 20/12/2025, 1720m, NR up to 85. 1:53.3 (57.3, 28.3)
Finished 1/12 $17500, Alex Ashwood (Sr5), $6.00
1 out 4 back at bell, 3 wide late with trail, swabbed
1st THE BRIDE (Sr5)
2nd EASTBRO CHRISSY (Fr5) 6.3m
3rd EMILY VINCENT (Sr6) 6.5m
2 of 9 13
LNCSTN (Good) 29/11/2025, 2200m, No NR. 1:58.2 (59.0, 31.4)
Finished 2/9 btn 3.3m, $75000, Alex Ashwood (Fr3), $2.60
post race blood test, gate speed, led, leader at bell, post race blood test
1st BARBARY TALES (Fr5)
2nd THE BRIDE (Fr3) 3.3m
3rd ALWAYSATIGER (Fr4) 22.6m
3 of 7 15
LNCSTN (Good) 16/11/2025, 2200m, No NR. 1:59.7 (57.9, 29.3)
Finished 3/7 btn 31.1m, $14000, Alex Ashwood (Fr7), $2.00
post race blood test, gate speed, worked forward, led, leader at bell
1st BARBARY TALES (Fr3)
2nd ITSMENOTU (Fr5) 11.5m
3rd THE BRIDE (Fr7) 19.7m
1 of 9 7
MELTON (Good) 01/11/2025, 1720m, NR up to 79. 1:52.4 (56.1, 29.0)
Finished 1/9 $15000, Alex Ashwood (Fr5), $6.50
gate speed, led, leader at bell, driver cautioned whip outside confines, query improved performance, swabbed
1st THE BRIDE (Fr5)
2nd TALLARAS SHADOW (Sr1) SHFHD
3rd NORMS LADY (Fr6) 2.9m
6 of 9 14
MELTON (Good) 25/10/2025, 2240m, NR up to 90. 1:55.8 (54.9, 27.4)
Finished 6/9 btn 10.9m, $17500, Alex Ashwood (Fr3), $19.00
restrained after start, 1 out 2 back at bell
1st UNIQUELY IDEAL (Fr5)
2nd SCHEMING (Fr1) 6.4m
3rd PET KITTY (Fr2) HD
8 of 8 32
MELTON (Good) 11/10/2025, 2760m, No NR. 1:56.7 (55.8, 27.7)
Finished 8/8 btn 23.8m, $20000, Alex Ashwood (Fr4), $15.00
pre race swab, gate speed, led, surrendered lead early, 3 back on pegs at bell, used sprint lane
1st GOLDEN SHOOZ (Fr3)
2nd LET HER ROLL (Fr5) 2.3m
3rd SOAP AND BUBBLES (Fr7) 9.6m
3 of 8 38
HOBART (Good) 09/09/2025, 2090m, No NR. 1:56.5 (58.2, 29.5)
Finished 3/8 btn 29.5m, $40000, Ricky Duggan (Sr1), $21.00
outside leader at bell
1st BEACH DIAMOND (Fr1)
2nd LET HER ROLL (Sr2) 7.6m
3rd THE BRIDE (Sr1) 22.0m
4 of 7 N/A
HOBART (Good) 02/08/2025, 2090m, NR 55 to 64. 1:58.9 (58.4, 29.1)
Finished 4/7 btn 11.6m, $12000, Ricky Duggan (Fr2), $3.50
post race blood test, gate speed, led, leader at bell
1st MAJOR LESTER (Sr1)
2nd MONTGOMERY BURNS NZ (Fr6) 2.8m
3rd PUNTARNO STRIDE NZ (Fr3) 1.5m