Mount Gambier Race 2 - Collins Court Butcher Pace
DOCTOR GO JOH (9) settled in the leading division but couldn't finish the race off and could only manage sixth last start over 1785m at Stawell, that effort coming after a minor placing at Horsham the run before. Hard to know where he gets from this slightly awkward draw but has the ability to find the winners' list. DARK AND HANDSOME (10) finished fourth last start, beaten 19 metres at Globe Derby Park over 1800m. Talented and has plenty of upside and expecting a very good run. BAYSIDE VICTORY (4) is in the mix following a fourth at his most recent appearance over 2190m at this track. One for the multiples. ONA MERRY DANCE (7) is worth some thought despite her last-start ninth over 2150m at Bendigo on November 19. Capable of a lot more.

Driver: Brent Howard
Stats
Comments
Didn't do much at the last run, 5th (Fr3) over 1780m after showing early speed at this track was 2nd-3.2 at the bell, beaten 19 m by Malani Joh (2:13.00) in 2 LIFETIME WINS on December 2 at $61. Before that was well back in the run when 6th (Fr4) over 1780m at this track beaten 30 m by Hilldale Sunrise (2:10.90) in NR up to 40 on November 18 at $101. Prefer others.
Last Starts 13 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/7 | 02/12/2025 | 14 | 2 LIFETIME WINS | $4,500.00 | Mount Gambier | 1780m | Neutral | B M Howard | 2:00.2 | 3 |
| 19.5L | $61.00 |
| 6/9 | 18/11/2025 | 18 | NR up to 40 | $3,000.00 | Mount Gambier | 1780m | Neutral | B M Howard | 1:58.3 | 4 |
| 28.9L | $101.00 |
| 6/9 | 31/10/2025 | 136 | NR up to 40 GROUP | $4,500.00 | Mount Gambier | 1780m | Neutral | B M Howard | 1:58.3 | 1 |
| 14.1L | $81.00 |
| 7/7 | 17/06/2025 | 14 | 2 Lifetime Wins | $4,500.00 | Mount Gambier | 1780m | Neutral | B M Howard | 2:01.3 | 3 |
| 8.4L | $51.00 |
| 8/8 | 03/06/2025 | 7 | 2 Lifetime Wins | $4,500.00 | Mount Gambier | 1780m | Neutral | G M Howard | 2:02.4 | 2 |
| 31.1L | $101.00 |
| 7/8 | 27/05/2025 | 14 | 2 Lifetime Wins | $4,500.00 | Mount Gambier | 1780m | Neutral | B M Howard | 2:03.6 | 2 |
| 13.4L | $126.00 |
| 2/5 | 27/11/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Mount Gambier | 1780m | G M Howard | 0 |
| 2L | $0.00 | ||
| 2/3 | 23/06/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Mount Gambier | 1780m | B M Howard | 0 |
| 1L | $0.00 |

Driver: Rod Barker
Stats
Comments
Didn't do much at the last run, 7th (Fr2) over 1780m at this track, beaten 35 m by Elli Joh (2:11.40) in NR up to 49 on December 2 at $151. Before that 8th (Fr1) over 1780m at this track, beaten 40 m by We Favour Rosie (2:14.00) in NR up to 44 on November 18 at $126. This looks tough.
Last Starts 13 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/9 | 02/12/2025 | 14 | NR up to 49 | $4,500.00 | Mount Gambier | 1780m | Neutral | Chris Walsh | 1:58.8 | 2 |
| 36.0L | $151.00 |
| 8/9 | 18/11/2025 | 18 | NR up to 44 | $4,500.00 | Mount Gambier | 1780m | Neutral | Chris Walsh | 2:01.2 | 1 |
| 40.7L | $126.00 |
| 9/9 | 31/10/2025 | 4 | NR up to 40 GROUP | $4,500.00 | Mount Gambier | 1780m | Neutral | Chris Walsh | 1:58.3 | 4 |
| 20.7L | $126.00 |
| 8/8 | 27/10/2025 | 21 | NR up to 37 | $4,000.00 | Ararat | 2195m | Neutral | Chris Walsh | 2:04.0 | 6 |
| 87.5L | $126.00 |
| 8/9 | 06/10/2025 | 7 | NR up to 39 | $4,000.00 | Horsham | 1700m | Neutral | Chris Walsh | 2:00.6 | 6 |
| 34.3L | $126.00 |
| 11/11 | 29/09/2025 | 14 | NR up to 45 | $6,000.00 | Charlton | 1609m | Neutral | Chris Walsh | 1:59.2 | 6 |
| 26.3L | $151.00 |
| 6/6 | 08/09/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Maryborough | 2190m | Chris Walsh | 0 |
| 0.2L | $0.00 | ||
| 3/5 | 18/08/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Ararat | 1790m | Chris Walsh | 0 |
| 30L | $0.00 |

Driver: Rory Coverdale
Stats
Comments
Didn't do much last time out, was well back in the run when 7th (Fr2) over 2190m at this track, well beaten by Colossal Hope (2:42.60) in NR 45 to 52 on November 18 at $126. Before that 7th (Fr3) over 1609m after showing early speed at Port Pirie beaten 30 m by Balladoro (1:59.60) in NR up to 40 on November 11 at $7.50. Hard to have on those efforts.
Last Starts 20 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/6 | 25/11/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Terang | 2180m | Chris Walsh | 0 |
| 3L | $0.00 | ||
| 7/7 | 18/11/2025 | 7 | NR 45 to 52 | $4,500.00 | Mount Gambier | 2190m | Neutral | Michael Bellman | 1:59.5 | 2 |
| 92.9L | $126.00 |
| 7/7 | 11/11/2025 | 50 | NR up to 40 | $3,000.00 | Port Pirie | 1609m | Neutral | Dean Girardi | 1:59.6 | 3 |
| 29.7L | $7.50 |
| 10/10 | 22/09/2025 | 7 | NR up to 40 | $4,500.00 | Globe Derby | 2230m | Neutral | Wayne Hill | 2:00.6 | 1 |
| 23.2L | $2.40 |
| 3/8 | 15/09/2025 | 6 | NR up to 40 | $3,500.00 | Globe Derby | 1800m | Neutral | Wayne Hill | 2:00.6 | 3 |
| 4.6L | $3.30 |
| 7/9 | 09/09/2025 | 8 | NR up to 40 MANUAL PACERS | $4,500.00 | Globe Derby | 1800m | Neutral | Bernadette Page | 2:00.7 | 4 |
| 16.3L | $12.00 |
| 5/6 | 01/09/2025 | 7 | NR up to 40 | $3,000.00 | Globe Derby | 1800m | Neutral | Gaita Pullicino | 2:00.0 | 6 |
| 21.5L | $15.00 |
| 4/5 | 16/02/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Coolamon | 1760m | Good | Blake Jones | 0 |
| 10L | $0.00 |

Driver: Hannah Lewis
Stats
Comments
Last start was driven from back in the field when 4th (Fr4) over 2190m after showing early pace at this track, at the bell was 4th-5.9 beaten 5 m by Grinning Reactor (2:48.40) in NR up to 40 GROUP on December 2 at $26. Before that, surrendered the lead and finished 8th (Fr2) over 2190m after showing early pace at this track, beaten 45 m by Grinning Beach Boy (2:44.30) in NR 45 to 52 on November 18 at $151. Strips fitter now and is capable of a lot more.
Last Starts 5 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/4 | 10/12/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Mount Gambier | 1780m | Mal Phillips | 0 |
| 12L | $0.00 | ||
| 4/6 | 02/12/2025 | 14 | NR up to 40 GROUP | $4,500.00 | Mount Gambier | 2190m | Neutral | Lochie Cook | 2:03.7 | 4 |
| 4.9L | $26.00 |
| 8/8 | 18/11/2025 | 106 | NR 45 to 52 | $4,500.00 | Mount Gambier | 2190m | Neutral | Lochie Cook | 2:00.7 | 2 |
| 45.5L | $151.00 |
| 9/9 | 04/08/2025 | 21 | NR 50 to 55 | $6,000.00 | Terang | 1680m | Neutral | Matthew Craven | 1:56.4 | 1 |
| 51.9L | $151.00 |
| 12/12 | 14/07/2025 | 41 | NR up to 49 | $4,000.00 | Hamilton | 1660m | W | Lochie Cook | 1:58.5 | 4 |
| 19.2L | $101.00 |
| 8/9 | 03/06/2025 | 7 | NR up to 40 GROUP | $4,500.00 | Mount Gambier | 1780m | Neutral | Lochie Cook | 2:02.9 | 5 |
| 5.6L | $9.50 |
| 4/9 | 27/05/2025 | 14 | NR up to 40 | $4,500.00 | Mount Gambier | 1780m | Neutral | Lochie Cook | 2:01.8 | 2 |
| 7.1L | $2.60 |
| 5/6 | 13/11/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Mount Gambier | 1780m | Mal Phillips | 0 |
| 8L | $0.00 | ||
| 2/5 | 30/10/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Mount Gambier | 1780m | Mal Phillips | 0 |
| 10L | $0.00 |

Driver: Mark Phillips
Stats
Comments
Last start 6th (Fr1) over 2190m after showing early pace at this track, beaten 30 m by Grinning Reactor (2:48.40) in NR up to 40 GROUP on December 2 at $4.60. Two runs back was driven from back in the field when 9th (Fr4) over 1609m after racing wide at Gawler, beaten 25 m by Tell A Tall Story (1:57.90) in NR up to 40 on September 2 2024 at $6.50. Will come on from that run and is a strong top-three hope.
Last Starts 5 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/4 | 10/12/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Mount Gambier | 1780m | Steven Fennell | 0 |
| 2L | $0.00 | ||
| 6/6 | 02/12/2025 | 456 | NR up to 40 GROUP | $4,500.00 | Mount Gambier | 2190m | Neutral | Mark Phillips | 2:03.7 | 1 |
| 30.9L | $4.60 |
| 1/3 | 23/11/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Mount Gambier | 1780m | Steven Fennell | 0 |
| 2L | $0.00 | ||
| 9/10 | 02/09/2024 | 9 | NR up to 40 | $4,500.00 | Gawler | 1609m | Neutral | Kevin Weidenbach | 1:57.9 | 4 |
| 27.2L | $6.50 |
| 3/8 | 24/08/2024 | 7 | NR up to 40 | $4,500.00 | Port Pirie | 2050m | Neutral | D B Hill | 2:02.0 | 3 |
| 2.2L | $5.50 |
| 3/7 | 17/08/2024 | 5 | NR up to 40 | $4,500.00 | Port Pirie | 1609m | Neutral | D B Hill | 2:01.5 | 2 |
| 12.6L | $3.30 |
| 4/10 | 12/08/2024 | 16 | NR up to 40 GROUP | $4,500.00 | Gawler | 1609m | Neutral | Gaita Pullicino | 1:57.2 | 2 |
| 7.9L | $8.00 |
| 2/10 | 27/07/2024 | 5 | NR up to 40 GROUP | $4,500.00 | Port Pirie | 2050m | Neutral | D B Hill | 2:03.0 | 2 |
| 10.6L | $11.00 |
| 1/4 | 06/03/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Mount Gambier | 1780m | M A Phillips | 0 |
| 1L | $0.00 |

Driver: Jayson Finnis
Stats
Comments
Last start 9th (Sr2) over 2150m at Bendigo beaten 21 m by Princess Arna (2:40.70) in NR up to 38 on November 19 at $61. At the run before 5th (Fr5) over 2195m at Ararat, at the bell was 6th-9m 2WWC beaten 7 m by One Off (2:49.10) in NR up to 37 on October 27 at $17. Can be competitive if at her best.
Last Starts 26 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9/12 | 19/11/2025 | 23 | NR up to 38 | $4,000.00 | Bendigo | 2150m | Neutral | Rory Coverdale | 2:00.3 | 2 |
| 21.9L | $61.00 |
| 5/8 | 27/10/2025 | 24 | NR up to 37 | $4,000.00 | Ararat | 2195m | Neutral | Rory Coverdale | 2:04.0 | 5 |
| 7.3L | $17.00 |
| 5/12 | 03/10/2025 | 14 | NR up to 35 | $4,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Rory Coverdale | 1:59.9 | 1 |
| 9.0L | $6.00 |
| 7/9 | 19/09/2025 | 15 | NR up to 35 | $4,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Rory Coverdale | 2:02.6 | 7 |
| 10.6L | $19.00 |
| 11/11 | 04/09/2025 | 13 | NR up to 40 | $4,000.00 | Ballarat | 2200m | Neutral | Rory Coverdale | 2:02.2 | 6 |
| 28.4L | $21.00 |
| 5/8 | 22/08/2025 | 7 | NR up to 41 | $4,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Rory Coverdale | 1:59.3 | 1 |
| 19.8L | $26.00 |
| 4/5 | 07/04/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Terang | 2180m | Rory Coverdale | 0 |
| 3L | $0.00 | ||
| 6/9 | 20/03/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Terang | 1680m | Rory Coverdale | 0 |
| 4L | $0.00 |

Driver: Chris Walsh
Stats
Comments
Didn't do much last time out, was driven from back in the field when 11th (Fr7) over 1609m at Geelong beaten 35 m by Huxham Chubb (1:55.30) in NR up to 49 on December 12 at $81. Before that 5th (Fr2) over 2190m after showing early pace at this track beaten 22 m by Grinning Reactor (2:48.40) in NR up to 40 GROUP on December 2 at $2.80. Facing a tough assignment.
Last Starts 3 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11/12 | 12/12/2025 | 10 | NR up to 49 | $4,000.00 | Geelong | 1609m | Neutral | Chris Walsh | 1:55.3 | 7 |
| 37.4L | $81.00 |
| 5/6 | 02/12/2025 | 5 | NR up to 40 GROUP | $4,500.00 | Mount Gambier | 2190m | Neutral | Chris Walsh | 2:03.7 | 2 |
| 22.7L | $2.80 |
| 9/10 | 27/11/2025 | 10 | NR up to 55 | $6,000.00 | Ballarat | 2200m | Neutral | Rory Coverdale | 1:57.5 | 1 |
| 19.4L | $34.00 |
| 8/11 | 17/11/2025 | 8 | NR up to 49 | $7,000.00 | Maryborough | 2190m | Neutral | Grace Bilney | 1:58.1 | 5 |
| 23.7L | $41.00 |
| 5/10 | 09/11/2025 | 9 | NR up to 52 | $8,000.00 | St Arnaud | 2150m | Neutral | Hannah Parish | 2:00.4 | 2 |
| 4.3L | $71.00 |
| 5/7 | 31/10/2025 | 4 | NR 41 to 47 | $4,500.00 | Mount Gambier | 1780m | Neutral | Hannah Parish | 1:57.1 | 2 |
| 18.1L | $9.50 |
| 7/10 | 27/10/2025 | 7 | NR up to 52 | $6,000.00 | Ararat | 2195m | Neutral | Hannah Parish | 1:58.3 | 3 |
| 33.2L | $81.00 |
| 2/3 | 10/05/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bacchus Marsh | 1940m | Darren Pace | 0 |
| 5L | $0.00 | ||
| 7/8 | 29/04/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Melton | 1720m | Good | Jordan Leedham | 0 |
| 66.9L | $0.00 |

Driver: Jackie Barker
Stats
Comments
Last start 6th (Fr5) over 1785m after showing early speed at Stawell, at the bell was 2nd-0.4 beaten 7 m by Icanmotor (2:12.30) in NR up to 45 on November 30 at $7. Before that, a solid effort when 2nd (Fr4) over 1700m after showing early pace at Horsham was leading by 3.2 at the bell, beaten a nose by Ittakesluv (2:03.20) in NR up to 45 on November 24 at $2.90. Great chance to bounce back.
Last Starts 15 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/10 | 30/11/2025 | 6 | NR up to 45 | $7,000.00 | Stawell | 1785m | Neutral | Jackie Barker | 1:59.3 | 5 |
| 7.3L | $7.00 |
| 2/9 | 24/11/2025 | 6 | NR up to 45 | $4,000.00 | Horsham | 1700m | Neutral | Jackie Barker | 1:56.6 | 4 |
| 0.1L | $2.90 |
| 2/9 | 18/11/2025 | 8 | NR up to 40 | $3,000.00 | Mount Gambier | 1780m | Neutral | Jackie Barker | 1:58.3 | 6 |
| 1.7L | $1.65 |
| 2/10 | 10/11/2025 | 7 | NR up to 45 | $4,000.00 | Ararat | 1790m | Fast | Jackie Barker | 1:59.8 | 3 |
| 1.6L | $4.00 |
| 2/9 | 03/11/2025 | 3 | NR 43 to 47 | $4,000.00 | Charlton | 1609m | Neutral | Jackie Barker | 1:57.0 | 7 |
| 6.7L | $11.00 |
| 7/9 | 31/10/2025 | 15 | NR up to 40 GROUP | $4,500.00 | Mount Gambier | 1780m | Neutral | Jackie Barker | 1:58.3 | 5 |
| 14.6L | $2.50 |
| 2/6 | 08/09/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Maryborough | 2190m | Jackie Barker | 0 |
| 0.2L | $0.00 | ||
| 5/6 | 26/08/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Terang | 2180m | Jackie Barker | 0 |
| 6L | $0.00 |

Driver: Lochie Cook
Stats
Comments
Last start was fourth after being driven well back, behind Gym Junky at Globe Derby Park over 1800m in a 2yo No NR CG on December 8 at $9. Performed better the start before with a good run when 2nd (Fr1) over 1780m after showing early speed at this track was 3rd-3.7 at the bell, beaten 5 m by Malani Joh (2:13.00) in 2 LIFETIME WINS on December 2 at $2.90. Big chance to find the winners' list.
Last Starts 7 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/7 | 08/12/2025 | 6 | No NR | $8,000.00 | Globe Derby | 1800m | Neutral | Jayson Finnis | 1:58.6 | 7 |
| 19.3L | $9.00 |
| 2/7 | 02/12/2025 | 14 | 2 LIFETIME WINS | $4,500.00 | Mount Gambier | 1780m | Neutral | Lochie Cook | 2:00.2 | 1 |
| 5.0L | $2.90 |
| 2/6 | 18/11/2025 | 31 | 2 LIFETIME WINS | $3,000.00 | Mount Gambier | 1780m | Neutral | Lochie Cook | 1:58.7 | 1 |
| 15.0L | $3.90 |
| 6/8 | 18/10/2025 | 5 | No NR | $8,500.00 | Globe Derby | 1800m | Neutral | Ryan Hryhorec | 1:59.6 | 5 |
| 16.8L | $12.00 |
| 1/6 | 13/10/2025 | 7 | 1 LIFETIME WIN | $3,000.00 | Globe Derby | 1800m | Neutral | Ryan Hryhorec | 1:59.1 | 3 |
| 15.3L | $1.15 |
| 3/9 | 06/10/2025 | 132 | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Horsham | 1700m | Neutral | Lochie Cook | 1:57.6 | 4 |
| 14.3L | $41.00 |
| 1/5 | 07/05/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Mount Gambier | 1780m | Jayson Finnis | 0 |
| 3L | $0.00 |