Team Zav Pace
7:33pm • 2100m • Mobile Start • Pacers • NR 48 to 52. • No age restrictions • $6,0007:33pm • 2100m • Mobile Start • Pacers • NR 48 to 52. • No age restrictions • $6,000
Race Notes
Age
8 years old
Sex
Bay - Gelding
Breeding
A Rocknroll Dance USA - Imke B (NZ) (Bettors Delight USA)
Best MR
1:56.8MS
Dist Best MR
1:57.3MS
Gear
Bit - Snaffle, Blinkers - Block, Boots - Knee, Boots - Shin/Tendon, Hopples - Flat, Hopples - Length 59, Shoes - Front, Shoes - Hind, Tail Tie, Tongue Tie - Visible
Today's Stats
Track
2-0-1-0
Distance
1-0-0-0
Track & Distance
1-0-0-0
Last Season
38-5-6-5
This Season
6-3-1-1
Career
102-13-13-10
Prize Money
$85,322
Win Range
1609 - 2210
Last 10 Starts
2412141132
Last Run
5 days ago
Win S/Rate
Place S/Rate
| Total | Distance | Dist Range | Track | Trk & Dist | This Season | Last Season | 1st Up | 2nd Up | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stats | 102-13-13-10 | 1-0-0-0 | 60-6-8-8 | 2-0-1-0 | 1-0-0-0 | 6-3-1-1 | 38-5-6-5 | 0-0-0-0 | 0-0-0-0 | |
| Win % | 13% | 0% | 10% | 0% | 0% | 50% | 13% | 0% | 0% | |
| Place % | 35% | 0% | 37% | 50% | 0% | 83% | 42% | 0% | 0% | |
| Rank | 2 | - | 1 | 2 | - | 1 | 1 | - | - |
| Finish | Date | Track | Distance | Race No. | Cond. | Class | Margin | Prize won | Driver | BR | Handicap | SP | Last Run | Settle | Mile rate | Winner | 2nd | 3rd |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/11 | 8 Mar 2026 | Shepptn | 2190m | - | NR up to 51. | Pace Final | HD | $8,000 | Jack Laugher | Fr4 | - | $15.00 | 10 days ago | - | 1:57.2 (56.5, 28.7) | Blackjack Whacko | Lord Verde NZ HD | Krakey 14.5m |
| 3/11 | 26 Feb 2026 | Kilmore | 2180m | - | NR up to 51. | Annabelle Cleeland Pace | 6.5m | $6,000 | Jack Laugher | Fr1 | - | $10.00 | 17 days ago | - | 1:59.8 (59.1, 30.1) | Really Smartie | Shaq 2.3m | Lord Verde NZ 4.2m |
| 1/7 | 9 Feb 2026 | Stawell | 2180m | - | NR 43 to 49. | Stawell Gift Hall Of Fame | - | $5,000 | Ellen Tormey | Fr2 | - | $1.85 | 7 days ago | - | 1:59.2 (58.9, 29.2) | Lord Verde NZ | Yankee Mojoh HFNK | Village Voice 1.6m |
| 1/8 | 2 Feb 2026 | Charltn | 1609m | - | NR 41 to 45. | Heenan'S Newsagency Pace | - | $4,000 | Jack Laugher | Fr5 | - | $2.50 | 3 days ago | - | 1:56.8 (57.6, 28.5) | Lord Verde NZ | Maxbeca 1.4m | Huxham Chubb HD |
| 4/9 | 30 Jan 2026 | Melton | 1720m | - | NR 40 to 45. | Australian Pacing Gold Pac | 6.9m | $4,000 | Jack Laugher | Sr1 | - | $9.00 | 9 days ago | - | 1:58.2 (56.7, 28.2) | Midnight Mojo | Breathe Easy 5.8m | Miss Piggy Wiggy HFNK |
| 1/10 | 21 Jan 2026 | Bendigo | 2150m | - | NR up to 42. | Elmore Events Centre Pace | - | $4,000 | Ellen Tormey | Sr2 | - | $3.70 | 34 days ago | - | 1:59.6 (58.8, 30.5) | Lord Verde NZ | Taste It 1.9m | Kimchi 8.6m |
| 2/7 | 18 Dec 2025 | Kilmore | 2180m | - | NR up to 49. | Okrfm Pace | 2.1m | $4,000 | Josh Duggan | Fr1 | - | $9.00 | 2 days ago | - | 2:00.4 (57.4, 28.9) | Hurrikane Dusty | Lord Verde NZ 2.1m | Feel the Reign HFNK |
| 1/8 | 16 Dec 2025 | Swanhil | 1750m | - | NR up to 39. | Swan Hill Water Carriers | - | $5,000 | Jack Laugher | Sr1 | - | $4.00 | 7 days ago | - | 1:57.4 (57.1, 28.6) | Lord Verde NZ | The Ladybird NZ 9.9m | Skadi 6.5m |
| 4/10 | 9 Dec 2025 | Albury | 1770m | - | NR 36 to 38. | Travla-Australian Lager | 7.5m | $6,936 | Jack Laugher | Sr1 | - | $2.50 | 6 days ago | - | 2:02.2 (61.1, 31.2) | Keayang Alex | Arklow 5.5m | Valentini 1.1m |
| 2/8 | 3 Dec 2025 | Mildura | 2190m | - | NR up to 39. | Club Aquarius Fitness Pace | 4.0m | $4,000 | Jack Laugher | Fr4 | - | $1.40 | - | - | 1:59.7 (58.7, 30.1) | Lester | Lord Verde NZ 4.0m | Punto Caliente 18.4m |
Sire
A Rocknroll Dance USA
Dam
Imke B (NZ)
Trained at
Salisbury North
Colours
Yellow, Red Braces, Black Waistband & Maltese Crosses, Red Sleeves, Black Cuffs
Owners
L C Cook, H Lewis
| Driver (12 months) | Stats | Win % | Place % | Rank | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jack Laugher | 0-0-0-0 | 0% | 0% | - |
| Trainer (12 months) | Stats | Win % | Place % | Rank | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| M A Laugher | 0-0-0-0 | 0% | 0% | - |
Race comment
OVERVIEW: Small field, but intriguing race where LORD VERDE (6) must go on top despite the awkward gate. He won at Charlton and Stawell before copping plenty of pressure at Kilmore and boxed on well to run third. He then tackled a race at Shepparton on Sunday and made a sustained run in slick time from back in the field to just miss. There was a good margin back to third and he looks the horse in the best form here. Not quite sure who will lead this event, but PERCESSION (4) draws off the front for the first time since joining the Lisa Miles stable and can improve sharply if he finds the fence, BAKERS BANDIT (5) led and was only grabbed late at Terang last time out, while WHISKEYDRINKINGBILL (2) found significant traffic last time at Ballarat and was strong through the line. He wouldn’t shock. BACK: LORD VERDE (6) – 2.5 units (win)
Age
10 years old
Sex
Bay - Gelding
Breeding
Blissfull Hall USA - Smirking Star (Grinfromeartoear USA)
Best MR
1:56.2MS
Dist Best MR
2:04.7MS
Gear
Bit - Headcheck, Bit - Lugging, Open Bridle, Boots - Knee, Crupper, Headcheck - Fixed, Hopples - Round, Hopples - Length 59, Lugging Pole N/S, Shoes - Front, Shoes - Hind, Whip, Reins - Conventional
Today's Stats
Track
5-0-0-0
Distance
3-0-0-0
Track & Distance
3-0-0-0
Last Season
12-1-1-0
This Season
2-0-1-0
Career
46-5-6-4
Prize Money
$34,110
Win Range
1680 - 2180
Last 10 Starts
5829744162
Last Run
46 days ago
Win S/Rate
Place S/Rate
| Total | Distance | Dist Range | Track | Trk & Dist | This Season | Last Season | 1st Up | 2nd Up | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stats | 46-5-6-4 | 3-0-0-0 | 23-1-3-2 | 5-0-0-0 | 3-0-0-0 | 2-0-1-0 | 12-1-1-0 | 0-0-0-0 | 0-0-0-0 | |
| Win % | 11% | 0% | 4% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 8% | 0% | 0% | |
| Place % | 33% | 0% | 26% | 0% | 0% | 50% | 17% | 0% | 0% | |
| Rank | 3 | - | 3 | - | - | 2 | 3 | - | - |
| Finish | Date | Track | Distance | Race No. | Cond. | Class | Margin | Prize won | Driver | BR | Handicap | SP | Last Run | Settle | Mile rate | Winner | 2nd | 3rd |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/6 | 26 Jan 2026 | Terang | 2180m | - | NR 50 to 55. | Terang Co-Op Mitre 10 | 2.8m | $8,000 | Jason Lee | Fr4 | - | $9.50 | 14 days ago | - | 1:59.8 (57.0, 28.4) | Torque Power | Bakers Bandit 2.8m | Zappa HFHD |
| 6/9 | 12 Jan 2026 | Marybro | 2190m | - | NR 50 to 55. | Benstud Standardbreds Pace | 17.7m | $6,000 | Kate Gath | Fr7 | - | $16.00 | 21 days ago | - | 1:57.8 (56.4, 28.5) | Where is Woody | Dallas Miki NK | James Garner NZ 4.3m |
| 1/10 | 22 Dec 2025 | Terang | 1680m | - | NR up to 50. | Nirranda 2025 Premiers | - | $6,000 | Jason Lee | Sr2 | - | $3.30 | 18 days ago | - | 1:58.4 (57.6, 29.0) | Bakers Bandit | Im the Wild One 1.5m | Freak Out 4.3m |
| 4/10 | 4 Dec 2025 | Balarat | 1710m | - | NR up to 50. | Alfredton Laundry Pace | 7.0m | $6,000 | Chris Alford | Sr1 | - | $4.60 | 10 days ago | - | 1:57.0 (56.5, 28.2) | Yankee Gambler | Im the Wild One 1.1m | Home and Dry NZ 5.6m |
| 4/9 | 24 Nov 2025 | Horsham | 1700m | - | NR 50 to 55. | Horsham Pacing Cup 7/12 | 8.4m | $6,000 | Kerryn Manning | Fr2 | - | $31.00 | 25 days ago | - | 1:56.0 (57.0, 28.1) | Rocknmetro | Jilpanger Rose 7.8m | Grinning Beach Boy HD |
| 7/10 | 30 Oct 2025 | Balarat | 2200m | - | NR 49 to 53. | Ballarat Toyota Pace | 20.9m | $6,000 | Kate Gath | Fr4 | - | $15.00 | 13 days ago | - | 1:59.0 (56.5, 28.0) | Rocknroll Wish NZ | Rocknmetro 2.1m | Montana Pride 4.3m |
| 9/10 | 17 Oct 2025 | Geelong | 1609m | - | NR 46 to 52. | Prestige Modular Building | 15.6m | $6,000 | Kerryn Manning | Fr6 | - | $126.00 | 56 days ago | - | 1:55.1 (57.3, 28.6) | Test of Fire | Blackindeed 8.0m | Lambro Mach 1.2m |
| 2/8 | 22 Aug 2025 | Melton | 1720m | - | NR 48 to 52. | Lionheart Security Pace | 2.9m | $6,000 | Jodi Quinlan | Fr1 | - | $18.00 | 28 days ago | - | 1:55.4 (57.1, 28.4) | Reign Em in | Bakers Bandit 2.9m | Marlo Mareau 2.7m |
| 8/12 | 25 Jul 2025 | Melton | 1720m | - | NR up to 55. | Hertz Melton Pace | 19.8m | $6,000 | Jodi Quinlan | Sr3 | - | $61.00 | 15 days ago | - | 1:56.2 (59.2, 29.6) | Evileye | Foresight 1.5m | Keayang Shadowbox 6.1m |
| 5/10 | 10 Jul 2025 | Balarat | 1710m | - | NR 50 to 55. | Hewitt & Whitty Pace | 7.0m | $6,000 | Jodi Quinlan | Fr2 | - | $17.00 | - | - | 1:56.1 (57.6, 28.9) | Senna Storm | Keayang Shadowbox 1.2m | Carramar Olam 5.2m |
Sire
Blissfull Hall USA
Dam
Smirking Star
Trained at
Terang
Colours
Dark Blue, White Laurel, Light Blue Sleeves, White Cuffs, Collar & Waistband
Owners
S M Lambert, C J Morey
| Driver (12 months) | Stats | Win % | Place % | Rank | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jason Lee | 0-0-0-0 | 0% | 0% | - |
| Trainer (12 months) | Stats | Win % | Place % | Rank | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| S M Lambert | 0-0-0-0 | 0% | 0% | - |
Race comment
OVERVIEW: Small field, but intriguing race where LORD VERDE (6) must go on top despite the awkward gate. He won at Charlton and Stawell before copping plenty of pressure at Kilmore and boxed on well to run third. He then tackled a race at Shepparton on Sunday and made a sustained run in slick time from back in the field to just miss. There was a good margin back to third and he looks the horse in the best form here. Not quite sure who will lead this event, but PERCESSION (4) draws off the front for the first time since joining the Lisa Miles stable and can improve sharply if he finds the fence, BAKERS BANDIT (5) led and was only grabbed late at Terang last time out, while WHISKEYDRINKINGBILL (2) found significant traffic last time at Ballarat and was strong through the line. He wouldn’t shock. BACK: LORD VERDE (6) – 2.5 units (win)
Age
6 years old
Sex
Brown - Gelding
Breeding
Art Major USA - Classic Malibu (Classic Garry)
Best MR
1:57.5MS
Gear
Bit - Headcheck, Bit - Pulling, Blinkers - Dolly Vardon, Boots - Bell, Boots - Knee, Boots - Shin/Tendon, Burr - Rein N/S, Burr - Rein O/S, Crupper, Deafeners - Plugs, Hopples - Flat, Hopples - Length 60, Shoes - Front, Shoes - Hind, Tail Tie, Tongue ...
Today's Stats
Track
0-0-0-0
Distance
0-0-0-0
Track & Distance
0-0-0-0
Last Season
1-0-0-0
This Season
3-0-0-0
Career
5-1-0-0
Prize Money
$14,060
Win Range
1720
Last 10 Starts
1x6886
Last Run
31 days ago
Win S/Rate
Place S/Rate
| Total | Distance | Dist Range | Track | Trk & Dist | This Season | Last Season | 1st Up | 2nd Up | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stats | 5-1-0-0 | 0-0-0-0 | 1-0-0-0 | 0-0-0-0 | 0-0-0-0 | 3-0-0-0 | 1-0-0-0 | 0-0-0-0 | 0-0-0-0 | |
| Win % | 20% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | |
| Place % | 20% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | |
| Rank | 1 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| Finish | Date | Track | Distance | Race No. | Cond. | Class | Margin | Prize won | Driver | BR | Handicap | SP | Last Run | Settle | Mile rate | Winner | 2nd | 3rd |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/10 | 10 Feb 2026 | Shepptn | 2190m | - | 0-1 WIN | Country Tennis Week Pace | 26.2m | $6,000 | Lisa Miles | Sr1 | - | $34.00 | 12 days ago | - | 2:00.2 (60.3, 30.7) | Mister Seaside | Hezaflashone 7.1m | Little Whippet 6.2m |
| 8/10 | 29 Jan 2026 | Balarat | 1710m | - | NR 48 to 53. | Woodlands Stud Pace | 12.2m | $6,000 | Lisa Miles | Sr3 | - | $71.00 | 14 days ago | - | 1:55.8 (57.8, 29.0) | Cheys Angel | Blackindeed HD | Ollies Medal NK |
| 8/12 | 15 Jan 2026 | Kilmore | 1690m | - | NR 50 to 55. | Beraldo Coffee Pace | 20.3m | $6,000 | Lisa Miles | Sr4 | - | $81.00 | 35 days ago | - | 1:56.6 (58.5, 30.2) | City Rockstar | Alta Bayamo HFNK | Divine Tilly 2.9m |
| 6/11 | 11 Dec 2025 | Kilmore | 1690m | - | 0-1 WIN | O'Briens Electrical Pace | 8.2m | $6,000 | Lisa Miles | Sr2 | - | $6.00 | 489 days ago | - | 1:59.1 (58.5, 29.3) | Blazin by | Caties Son HD | Our Angels Envy 1.5m |
| 1/6 | 9 Aug 2024 | Melton | 1720m | - | MAIDEN | Catanach'S Jewellers Pace | - | $7,000 | Mark Pitt | Fr2 | - | $1.04 | - | - | 1:57.5 (57.2, 27.9) | Percession | Pink Scooter 8.7m | Alamo 1.6m |
Sire
Art Major USA
Dam
Classic Malibu
Trained at
Darraweit Guim
Colours
Red, Yellow Stars
Owners
Susan Murray Racing Group No 2, Full Count Group, D J MacGillivray, R J Twomey, CBW Racing Group, R J Letch, F Crews, Kennedy Group, A C Shelly, V Gabryniak, S J Watt, A M Morris, I E Woolridge, G N McNulty, G Smith, P W Tonkin, H A Antony,
| Driver (12 months) | Stats | Win % | Place % | Rank | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lisa Lewis | 0-0-0-0 | 0% | 0% | - |
| Trainer (12 months) | Stats | Win % | Place % | Rank | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| L Lewis | 0-0-0-0 | 0% | 0% | - |
D: Nicholas O'Connor (a(C))
T: N A O'Connor
Race comment
OVERVIEW: Small field, but intriguing race where LORD VERDE (6) must go on top despite the awkward gate. He won at Charlton and Stawell before copping plenty of pressure at Kilmore and boxed on well to run third. He then tackled a race at Shepparton on Sunday and made a sustained run in slick time from back in the field to just miss. There was a good margin back to third and he looks the horse in the best form here. Not quite sure who will lead this event, but PERCESSION (4) draws off the front for the first time since joining the Lisa Miles stable and can improve sharply if he finds the fence, BAKERS BANDIT (5) led and was only grabbed late at Terang last time out, while WHISKEYDRINKINGBILL (2) found significant traffic last time at Ballarat and was strong through the line. He wouldn’t shock. BACK: LORD VERDE (6) – 2.5 units (win)
Age
7 years old
Sex
Bay/Brown - Gelding
Breeding
A Rocknroll Dance USA - Security Code (Armbro Operative USA)
Gear
Bit - Extension, Boots - Bell, Boots - Knee, Boots - Shin/Tendon, Burr - Rein N/S, Crupper, Deafeners - Hood, Headcheck - Fixed, Hopples - Flat, Hopples - Length 56, Hopple Shorteners - Elastic, Shoes - Front, Shoes - Hind, Tail Tie, Tongue Tie - Visible
Today's Stats
Track
0-0-0-0
Distance
0-0-0-0
Track & Distance
0-0-0-0
Last Season
3-0-1-0
This Season
5-0-1-1
Career
8-0-2-1
Prize Money
$12,593
Win Range
N/A
Last 10 Starts
28632474
Last Run
11 days ago
Win S/Rate
Place S/Rate
| Total | Distance | Dist Range | Track | Trk & Dist | This Season | Last Season | 1st Up | 2nd Up | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stats | 8-0-2-1 | 0-0-0-0 | 4-0-1-0 | 0-0-0-0 | 0-0-0-0 | 5-0-1-1 | 3-0-1-0 | 0-0-0-0 | 0-0-0-0 | |
| Win % | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | |
| Place % | 38% | 0% | 25% | 0% | 0% | 40% | 33% | 0% | 0% | |
| Rank | 6 | - | 4 | - | - | 3 | 4 | - | - |
| Finish | Date | Track | Distance | Race No. | Cond. | Class | Margin | Prize won | Driver | BR | Handicap | SP | Last Run | Settle | Mile rate | Winner | 2nd | 3rd |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/10 | 2 Mar 2026 | Terang | 1680m | - | NR up to 50. | Terang Cup 27 March Pace | 17.0m | $6,000 | Nicholas O'connor | Sr1 | - | $51.00 | 7 days ago | - | 1:57.1 (56.1, 27.7) | Ima Charma | Illawong Phoenix 7.4m | Wingate Guy 8.9m |
| 7/8 | 23 Feb 2026 | Hamiltn | 1660m | - | 0-2 WINS | Vale Geoff Senior Pace | 15.3m | $6,000 | Nicholas O'connor | Fr1 | - | $23.00 | 10 days ago | - | 1:54.1 (56.5, 28.8) | Out to Stay | Happenstbabeachboy 1.3m | Namella HFHD |
| 4/8 | 13 Feb 2026 | Terang | 2180m | - | MAIDEN | Terang Co-Op Mitre 10 | 9.2m | $6,000 | Nicholas O'connor | Fr4 | - | $3.10 | 8 days ago | - | 2:01.7 (59.9, 28.9) | Keayang Simba | Decode 1.0m | Colosimo 2.0m |
| 2/11 | 5 Feb 2026 | Balarat | 1710m | - | 0-1 WIN | Del Re National Foods Pace | 2.4m | $6,000 | Nicholas O'connor | Fr4 | - | $18.00 | 10 days ago | - | 1:56.8 (57.0, 27.6) | My Ultimate Luigi NZ | Fireside 2.4m | Gallico 2.0m |
| 3/10 | 26 Jan 2026 | Terang | 1680m | - | MAIDEN | Mahogany Computers Maiden | 5.4m | $6,000 | Nicholas O'connor | Sr2 | - | $6.00 | 34 days ago | - | 1:59.0 (58.1, 28.3) | Jilliby Worpa | Keayang Hungry SHFHD | Fireside 5.3m |
| 6/11 | 23 Dec 2025 | Marybro | 2190m | - | MAIDEN | Hbv Maiden Pace | 35.8m | $8,000 | Nicholas O'connor | Sr1 | - | $12.00 | 13 days ago | - | 1:58.4 (58.6, 30.2) | Monaghan Boy | Dyganali 13.8m | Rocknroll Cowboy 6.4m |
| 8/9 | 10 Dec 2025 | Melton | 2240m | - | NR 49 to 53. | Dynamic Print Group Pace | 46.9m | $6,000 | Nicholas O'connor | Fr3 | - | $9.00 | 9 days ago | - | 1:57.4 (57.8, 28.7) | Posterized | Major Bert 2.2m | Netra NZ 3.1m |
| 2/10 | 1 Dec 2025 | Marybro | 2190m | - | MAIDEN | Benstud Standardbreds | 2.2m | $6,000 | Nicholas O'connor | Fr4 | - | $3.10 | - | - | 2:01.8 (57.0, 29.2) | Riddlemethis | Fireside 2.2m | One Last Belle 11.4m |
Sire
A Rocknroll Dance USA
Dam
Security Code
Trained at
Salisbury North
Colours
Purple, White Sash & Armbands
Owners
D M (Darren) Pollard
| Driver (12 months) | Stats | Win % | Place % | Rank | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nicholas O'Connor | 0-0-0-0 | 0% | 0% | - |
| Trainer (12 months) | Stats | Win % | Place % | Rank | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| N A O'Connor | 0-0-0-0 | 0% | 0% | - |
D: Chris Romanidis
T: C Romanidis
Race comment
OVERVIEW: Small field, but intriguing race where LORD VERDE (6) must go on top despite the awkward gate. He won at Charlton and Stawell before copping plenty of pressure at Kilmore and boxed on well to run third. He then tackled a race at Shepparton on Sunday and made a sustained run in slick time from back in the field to just miss. There was a good margin back to third and he looks the horse in the best form here. Not quite sure who will lead this event, but PERCESSION (4) draws off the front for the first time since joining the Lisa Miles stable and can improve sharply if he finds the fence, BAKERS BANDIT (5) led and was only grabbed late at Terang last time out, while WHISKEYDRINKINGBILL (2) found significant traffic last time at Ballarat and was strong through the line. He wouldn’t shock. BACK: LORD VERDE (6) – 2.5 units (win)
Age
4 years old
Sex
Bay - Gelding
Breeding
Always B Miki USA - Cullens Desire NZ (Stunin Cullen NZ)
Best MR
2:01.2MS
Gear
Bit - Headcheck, Blinkers - Block, Boots - Knee, Boots - Shin/Tendon, Burr - Pole N/S, Crupper, Deafeners - Removable, Headcheck - Fixed, Hopples - Flat, Hopples - Length 56, Neck Strap, Shoes - Front, Shoes - Hind, Tongue Tie - Visible, Whip, Reins ...
Today's Stats
Track
7-1-1-2
Distance
1-0-0-1
Track & Distance
1-0-0-1
Last Season
16-1-3-4
This Season
5-0-0-1
Career
26-1-4-6
Prize Money
$13,475
Win Range
1609
Last 10 Starts
5997x37r65
Last Run
8 days ago
Win S/Rate
Place S/Rate
| Total | Distance | Dist Range | Track | Trk & Dist | This Season | Last Season | 1st Up | 2nd Up | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stats | 26-1-4-6 | 1-0-0-1 | 9-0-0-2 | 7-1-1-2 | 1-0-0-1 | 5-0-0-1 | 16-1-3-4 | 0-0-0-0 | 0-0-0-0 | |
| Win % | 4% | 0% | 0% | 14% | 0% | 0% | 6% | 0% | 0% | |
| Place % | 42% | 100% | 22% | 57% | 100% | 20% | 50% | 0% | 0% | |
| Rank | 4 | 1 | 5 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 2 | - | - |
| Finish | Date | Track | Distance | Race No. | Cond. | Class | Margin | Prize won | Driver | BR | Handicap | SP | Last Run | Settle | Mile rate | Winner | 2nd | 3rd |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/9 | 5 Mar 2026 | Balarat | 2200m | - | NR 45 to 50. | Woodlands Stud Pace | 13.6m | $6,000 | Chris Romanidis | Sr2 | - | $10.00 | 7 days ago | - | 1:58.0 (57.5, 29.0) | Just Pedro | Wichita Kansas HFHD | Flying Sparks 2.2m |
| 6/11 | 26 Feb 2026 | Kilmore | 2180m | - | NR up to 51. | Annabelle Cleeland Pace | 12.8m | $6,000 | Chris Romanidis | Fr6 | - | $26.00 | 4 days ago | - | 1:59.8 (59.1, 30.1) | Really Smartie | Shaq 2.3m | Lord Verde NZ 4.2m |
| 0/9 | 22 Feb 2026 | Cranbrn | 2080m | - | NR 48 to 53. | Mark Gurry&associates Pace | - | $6,000 | Chris Romanidis | Fr1 | - | $8.50 | 27 days ago | - | 1:57.3 (60.9, 32.0) | Caledonian Ranger | Pistol Pearce 2.8m | The Villain 15.3m |
| 7/12 | 26 Jan 2026 | Terang | 2180m | - | NR up to 49. | Terang Co-Op Rural Store | 7.6m | $7,000 | Chris Romanidis | Sr5 | - | $14.00 | 10 days ago | - | 1:58.6 (60.3, 30.1) | Bayside Victory | Case Forty Eight NK | Flying Sparks HFHD |
| 3/8 | 16 Jan 2026 | Geelong | 2100m | - | NR up to 49. | Apco Pace Heat/s | 7.7m | $4,000 | Chris Romanidis | Fr6 | - | $5.50 | 176 days ago | - | 2:00.6 (57.0, 29.1) | Too the Max | Huxham Chubb 6.8m | Whiskeydrinkingbill NK |
| 7/10 | 24 Jul 2025 | Balarat | 1710m | - | NR 50 to 55. | Ballarat Trotting Club | 9.5m | $6,000 | Chris Romanidis | Fr1 | - | $51.00 | 6 days ago | - | 1:57.7 (56.0, 27.6) | Gunforhire | Amphijet 2.9m | Jilliby Amigo SHFHD |
| 9/11 | 18 Jul 2025 | Geelong | 1609m | - | NR 47 to 52. | Hoyts Food Pace | 13.6m | $6,000 | Chris Romanidis | Fr6 | - | $18.00 | 14 days ago | - | 1:57.3 (57.7, 28.4) | Amphijet | Caledonian Ranger 6.7m | Rockaway Beach 2.2m |
| 9/9 | 4 Jul 2025 | Melton | 1720m | - | NR up to 55. | Aus Pacing Gold Pace | 23.9m | $6,000 | Chris Romanidis | Fr4 | - | $9.50 | 5 days ago | - | 1:55.6 (58.3, 29.4) | Asmileandawinx | Allornothinglevi HD | Ynobe Dakota 8.4m |
| 5/10 | 29 Jun 2025 | Cranbrn | 2080m | - | NR 47 to 52. | Nzb Standardbred Pace | 6.4m | $6,000 | Chris Romanidis | Sr3 | - | $8.00 | 16 days ago | - | 2:01.7 (57.5, 28.8) | Bona Khan | Maywyns Jewel 1.8m | Foregone Conclusion NZ 2.3m |
| 1/8 | 13 Jun 2025 | Geelong | 1609m | - | MAIDEN | Eofy Celebration June 27 | - | $6,000 | Chris Romanidis | Sr1 | - | $6.50 | - | - | 2:01.2 (58.8, 28.0) | Whiskeydrinkingbill | Hurricane Hooly HD | Jilliby Tomcat HFHD |
Sire
Always B Miki USA
Dam
Cullens Desire NZ
Trained at
Wurdiboluc
Colours
Black, White Yoke & Braces With Black Stars, Purple Sleeves
Owners
C Romanidis, J Mavridis
| Driver (12 months) | Stats | Win % | Place % | Rank | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chris Romanidis | 0-0-0-0 | 0% | 0% | - |
| Trainer (12 months) | Stats | Win % | Place % | Rank | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| C Romanidis | 0-0-0-0 | 0% | 0% | - |
Race comment
OVERVIEW: Small field, but intriguing race where LORD VERDE (6) must go on top despite the awkward gate. He won at Charlton and Stawell before copping plenty of pressure at Kilmore and boxed on well to run third. He then tackled a race at Shepparton on Sunday and made a sustained run in slick time from back in the field to just miss. There was a good margin back to third and he looks the horse in the best form here. Not quite sure who will lead this event, but PERCESSION (4) draws off the front for the first time since joining the Lisa Miles stable and can improve sharply if he finds the fence, BAKERS BANDIT (5) led and was only grabbed late at Terang last time out, while WHISKEYDRINKINGBILL (2) found significant traffic last time at Ballarat and was strong through the line. He wouldn’t shock. BACK: LORD VERDE (6) – 2.5 units (win)
Age
10 years old
Sex
Brown - Gelding
Breeding
Sportswriter USA - Spice on Ice NZ (Pacific Rocket USA)
Best MR
1:56.3MS
Dist Best MR
1:58.4MS
Gear
Bit - Snaffle, Open Bridle, Blinkers - Murphy Blind N/S, Boots - Knee, Boots - Shin/Tendon, Crupper, Deafeners - Removable, Headcheck - Fixed, Hopples - Round, Hopples - Length 59, Shoes - Front, Shoes - Hind, Tail Tie, Tongue Tie - Visible, Spreader ...
Gear Changes
Removed: Pulling chain; Added: Blinkers - Murphy Blind N/S, Hopples - Length 59 shortened from 60
Today's Stats
Track
8-0-0-0
Distance
4-0-0-0
Track & Distance
4-0-0-0
Last Season
8-0-0-0
This Season
6-0-1-0
Career
73-7-11-3
Prize Money
$53,455
Win Range
1609 - 2240
Last 10 Starts
7x07270669
Last Run
8 days ago
Win S/Rate
Place S/Rate
| Total | Distance | Dist Range | Track | Trk & Dist | This Season | Last Season | 1st Up | 2nd Up | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stats | 73-7-11-3 | 4-0-0-0 | 32-4-3-1 | 8-0-0-0 | 4-0-0-0 | 6-0-1-0 | 8-0-0-0 | 0-0-0-0 | 0-0-0-0 | |
| Win % | 10% | 0% | 13% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | |
| Place % | 29% | 0% | 25% | 0% | 0% | 17% | 0% | 0% | 0% | |
| Rank | 5 | - | 2 | - | - | 5 | - | - | - |
| Finish | Date | Track | Distance | Race No. | Cond. | Class | Margin | Prize won | Driver | BR | Handicap | SP | Last Run | Settle | Mile rate | Winner | 2nd | 3rd |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9/9 | 5 Mar 2026 | Balarat | 2200m | - | NR 45 to 50. | Woodlands Stud Pace | 33.4m | $6,000 | Chris Alford | Fr5 | - | $12.00 | 13 days ago | - | 1:58.0 (57.5, 29.0) | Just Pedro | Wichita Kansas HFHD | Flying Sparks 2.2m |
| 6/8 | 20 Feb 2026 | Bendigo | 1650m | - | NR up to 50. | Thank You Bendigo Greys | 9.9m | $8,000 | Jodi Quinlan | Fr2 | - | $6.50 | 12 days ago | - | 1:55.6 (55.6, 27.2) | Vincheska | Shazza Love 3.8m | Foregone Conclusion NZ 3.8m |
| 6/11 | 8 Feb 2026 | Cranbrn | 2080m | - | NR 47 to 52. | Kruzey Pace | 11.6m | $6,000 | Sam Flourentzou | Fr6 | - | $101.00 | 10 days ago | - | 1:58.2 (57.2, 29.4) | Bulletproof Kid | Davolas Legacy NZ HD | Jilliby Selwood 1.8m |
| 10/10 | 29 Jan 2026 | Balarat | 1710m | - | NR 48 to 53. | Woodlands Stud Pace | 24.7m | $6,000 | Connor Clarke | Fr3 | - | $17.00 | 13 days ago | - | 1:55.8 (57.8, 29.0) | Cheys Angel | Blackindeed HD | Ollies Medal NK |
| 7/10 | 16 Jan 2026 | Geelong | 2100m | - | NR 50 to 55. | Rsn Roofing And Scaffold | 8.4m | $6,000 | Connor Clarke | Fr1 | - | $31.00 | 14 days ago | - | 2:00.0 (58.0, 28.5) | Lambro Mach | Written in Silk 2.4m | Davolas Legacy NZ HD |
| 2/11 | 2 Jan 2026 | Melton | 1720m | - | NR 46 to 51. | Hip Pocket Castlemaine | 11.3m | $6,000 | Chris Alford | Fr1 | - | $7.00 | 12 days ago | - | 1:54.2 (57.4, 29.1) | Pistol Pearce | Roylance 11.3m | Jilliby Selwood 10.1m |
| 7/9 | 21 Dec 2025 | Cranbrn | 2080m | - | NR 47 to 52. | Nzb Standardbred Pace | 23.3m | $6,000 | Sam Flourentzou | Fr2 | - | $101.00 | 16 days ago | - | 1:59.4 (58.0, 29.0) | Jusjohn | Rolinginthedeep HFHD | Bella Louise 7.3m |
| 11/12 | 5 Dec 2025 | Melton | 2240m | - | NR up to 55. | Bacchus March Cup Heat | 47.6m | $6,000 | Sam Flourentzou | Sr4 | - | $126.00 | 148 days ago | - | 1:56.6 (58.5, 29.6) | Written in Silk | Auckland Red 10.4m | Jilliby Selwood 4.0m |
| 7/10 | 10 Jul 2025 | Balarat | 1710m | - | NR 50 to 55. | Hewitt & Whitty Pace | 20.4m | $6,000 | Michael Bellman | Sr3 | - | $34.00 | 11 days ago | - | 1:56.1 (57.6, 28.9) | Senna Storm | Keayang Shadowbox 1.2m | Carramar Olam 5.2m |
| 10/10 | 29 Jun 2025 | Cranbrn | 1609m | - | NR 53 to 59. | Decron Pace | 99.3m | $7,000 | Chris Alford | Fr1 | - | $9.00 | - | - | 1:54.5 (57.2, 29.4) | Deuce Coupe NZ | Caledonian Ranger 3.2m | Bulldog Khan 1.4m |
Sire
Sportswriter USA
Dam
Spice on Ice NZ
Trained at
Deanside
Colours
Black, Blue Yoke & Purple Band V, Black Sleeves With Blue & Purple V Cuffs
Owners
S (Sam) Flourentzou
| Driver (12 months) | Stats | Win % | Place % | Rank | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chris Alford | 0-0-0-0 | 0% | 0% | - |
| Trainer (12 months) | Stats | Win % | Place % | Rank | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| S Flourentzou | 0-0-0-0 | 0% | 0% | - |
Race comment
OVERVIEW: Small field, but intriguing race where LORD VERDE (6) must go on top despite the awkward gate. He won at Charlton and Stawell before copping plenty of pressure at Kilmore and boxed on well to run third. He then tackled a race at Shepparton on Sunday and made a sustained run in slick time from back in the field to just miss. There was a good margin back to third and he looks the horse in the best form here. Not quite sure who will lead this event, but PERCESSION (4) draws off the front for the first time since joining the Lisa Miles stable and can improve sharply if he finds the fence, BAKERS BANDIT (5) led and was only grabbed late at Terang last time out, while WHISKEYDRINKINGBILL (2) found significant traffic last time at Ballarat and was strong through the line. He wouldn’t shock. BACK: LORD VERDE (6) – 2.5 units (win)