Carrick Race 6 - Westwood Quarry Stakes
HORATIUS SPECULO (6) finished fifth last start over 2579m at Hobart, beaten 12 metres. Best recent result was a win at Launceston three starts ago over 2200m. Perfectly placed and is sure to be there at the finish. RAKADAN NZ (2) scored last start by 4.5 metres in a far better performance at this track over 2150m. No excuses from this advantageous draw. His recent effort is good enough to take out a race like this. LYNRYD SKYNRYD NZ (1) is worth plenty of thought off a last-start win by 2 metres at Hobart over 2090m. WHISKEY CAVALIER NZ (3) is worth some thought after his last-start sixth when resuming over 2200m at Launceston on February 8.

Driver: Hannah Van dongen
Stats
Comments
Last start won by 2 m when quickly away, (Fr3) at Hobart (2:35.70) beating Wazza in NR 70 to 79 on February 28 at $3.40. Has a low draw and is a leading player.
Last Starts 7 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/8 | 28/02/2026 | 6 | NR 70 to 79 | $12,000.00 | Hobart | 2090m | Neutral | Jack Laugher | 1:59.9 | 3 |
| 2.1L | $3.40 |
| 5/8 | 22/02/2026 | 7 | NR 65 to 74 | $9,700.00 | Carrick | 1670m | Soft | Gareth Rattray | 1:57.7 | 5 |
| 9.7L | $10.00 |
| 5/11 | 15/02/2026 | 15 | NR 70 to 79 | $9,700.00 | Launceston | 1680m | Neutral | Gareth Rattray | 1:56.7 | 4 |
| 5.4L | $26.00 |
| 11/12 | 31/01/2026 | 6 | NR 70 to 84 | $14,000.00 | Launceston | 1680m | Neutral | Kyle Pratten | 1:54.0 | 1 |
| 38.2L | $41.00 |
| 4/9 | 25/01/2026 | 9 | No NR | $12,000.00 | Carrick | 1670m | Neutral | Hannah Van Dongen | 1:55.3 | 1 |
| 10.4L | $41.00 |
| 7/9 | 16/01/2026 | 5 | NR 65 to 74 | $9,700.00 | Hobart | 2090m | Neutral | Jack Watson | 1:57.9 | 7 |
| 12.9L | $10.00 |
| 2/5 | 08/12/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Carrick | 2150m | Good | Liam Older | 0 |
| 7L | $0.00 | |
| 2/5 | 08/06/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Gawler | 2070m | Anthony Robinson | 0 |
| 16L | $0.00 |

Driver: Jack Watson
Stats
Comments
Last start won by 4.5 m when quickly away, (Fr1) at this track (2:37.10) beating Dalton Shard in NR 75 to 105 on February 22 at $6. Nicely drawn and should go on with it.
Last Starts 5 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/4 | 02/03/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Hobart | 2090m | Good | Jack Watson | 0 |
| 6.2L | $0.00 | |
| 1/6 | 22/02/2026 | 9 | NR 75 to 105 | $12,000.00 | Carrick | 2150m | Soft | Jack Watson | 1:57.6 | 1 |
| 4.4L | $6.00 |
| 11/11 | 13/02/2026 | 13 | No NR | $20,000.00 | Hobart | 2579m | Neutral | Jack Watson | 1:58.2 | 6 |
| 23.2L | $101.00 |
| 2/12 | 31/01/2026 | 20 | NR 70 to 84 | $14,000.00 | Launceston | 1680m | Neutral | Jack Watson | 1:54.0 | 3 |
| 0.2L | $31.00 |
| 11/11 | 11/01/2026 | 21 | No NR | $40,000.00 | Hobart | 2579m | Neutral | Jack Watson | 1:55.8 | 5 |
| 49.8L | $101.00 |
| 1/5 | 29/12/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Hobart | 2090m | Good | Jack Watson | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 | |
| 8/9 | 21/12/2025 | 14 | No NR | $12,000.00 | Hobart | 2090m | Neutral | Jack Watson | 1:58.0 | 6 |
| 22.5L | $26.00 |
| 4/11 | 07/12/2025 | 14 | No NR | $14,000.00 | Hobart | 1609m | Neutral | Jack Watson | 1:55.4 | 1 |
| 2.6L | $10.00 |
| 1/5 | 27/10/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Hobart | 2090m | Good | Jack Watson | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 |

Driver: Jordan Chibnall
Stats
Comments
Last start 6th (Fr5) over 2200m after showing early speed at Launceston beaten 15 m by Horatius Speculo (2:39.80) in NR 75 to 105 on February 8 at $6.50. Two runs back 9th (Fr10) over 1609m after showing early speed at Menangle was leading by 2.1m on the pegs at the bell, beaten 24 m by Foxy Dada (1:52.60) in 5 0K/5 Starts on July 14 at $26. Worthy of consideration.
Last Starts 27 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/7 | 08/02/2026 | 209 | NR 75 to 105 | $12,000.00 | Launceston | 2200m | Neutral | Jordan Chibnall | 1:56.9 | 5 |
| 15.4L | $6.50 |
| 1/4 | 19/01/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Carrick | 2150m | Good | C T Crook | 0 |
| 10.8L | $0.00 | |
| 9/10 | 14/07/2025 | 7 | 5 0K/5 Starts | $10,000.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Neutral | Cameron Fitzpatrick | 1:52.6 | 10 |
| 24.6L | $26.00 |
| 6/9 | 07/07/2025 | 24 | 5 0K/5 Starts | $10,000.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Neutral | Cameron Fitzpatrick | 1:51.8 | 9 |
| 11.5L | $26.00 |
| 1/9 | 25/06/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Good | Cameron Fitzpatrick | 0 |
| 1L | $0.00 | |
| 8/8 | 13/06/2025 | 13 | No NR | $9,790.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Fast | Leigh Sutton | 1:52.8 | 6 |
| 60.5L | $26.00 |
| 7/10 | 31/05/2025 | 7 | NR up to 95 | $20,400.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Neutral | Gavin Fitzpatrick | 1:53.6 | 8 |
| 13.7L | $61.00 |
| 8/10 | 24/05/2025 | 8 | No NR | $20,400.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Neutral | Cameron Fitzpatrick | 1:50.1 | 2 |
| 15.7L | $151.00 |

Driver: Mark Yole
Stats
Comments
Failed to impress last start; 5th (Fr3) over 2150m at this track, beaten 17 m by Rakadan (2:37.10) in NR 75 to 105 on February 22 at $11. Showed ability the outing before when he won by 2 m (10m Fr4) at Launceston (3:22.50) beating Vanquish Stride in NR 70 or better on February 15 at $3.30. Strong contender.
Last Starts 13 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/6 | 22/02/2026 | 7 | NR 75 to 105 | $12,000.00 | Carrick | 2150m | Soft | Mark Yole | 1:57.6 | 3 |
| 17.0L | $11.00 |
| 1/6 | 15/02/2026 | 7 | NR 70 or better | $14,000.00 | Launceston | 2698m | Neutral | Mark Yole | 2:00.3 | 0 |
| 2.0L | $3.30 |
| 3/7 | 08/02/2026 | 8 | NR 75 to 105 | $12,000.00 | Launceston | 2200m | Neutral | Liam Older | 1:56.9 | 3 |
| 6.2L | $21.00 |
| 7/12 | 31/01/2026 | 6 | NR 70 to 84 | $14,000.00 | Launceston | 1680m | Neutral | Hannah Van Dongen | 1:54.0 | 5 |
| 28.6L | $51.00 |
| 8/9 | 25/01/2026 | 7 | No NR | $12,000.00 | Carrick | 1670m | Neutral | T R Ford | 1:55.3 | 3 |
| 26.0L | $51.00 |
| 6/10 | 18/01/2026 | 9 | No NR | $20,000.00 | Burnie | 2789m | Neutral | Hannah Van Dongen | 2:07.2 | 1 |
| 22.8L | $18.00 |
| 2/5 | 03/11/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Carrick | 2150m | Good | Mark Yole | 0 |
| 6L | $0.00 | |
| 1/10 | 09/05/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Albion Park | 2138m | Good | Grant Dixon | 0 |
| 18.7L | $0.00 |

Driver: Liam Older
Stats
Comments
Solid run when beaten by 2 m finishing second behind Iron Clad at Launceston over 2698m in a NR 70 or better on February 15 at $17. Then a handy effort when well beaten into third behind Rakadan at this track over 2150m in a NR 75 to 105 on February 22 at $20. Another big run would not surprise.
Last Starts 13 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/6 | 22/02/2026 | 7 | NR 75 to 105 | $12,000.00 | Carrick | 2150m | Soft | Dylan Ford | 1:57.6 | 4 |
| 10.6L | $20.00 |
| 2/6 | 15/02/2026 | 21 | NR 70 or better | $14,000.00 | Launceston | 2698m | Neutral | Liam Older | 2:00.3 | 0 |
| 2.0L | $17.00 |
| 7/9 | 25/01/2026 | 14 | No NR | $12,000.00 | Carrick | 1670m | Neutral | Liam Older | 1:55.3 | 3 |
| 18.0L | $41.00 |
| 3/4 | 19/01/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Carrick | 2150m | Good | Liam Older | 0 |
| 13.6L | $0.00 | |
| 10/11 | 11/01/2026 | 21 | No NR | $40,000.00 | Hobart | 2579m | Neutral | Liam Older | 1:55.8 | 1 |
| 48.2L | $41.00 |
| 9/9 | 21/12/2025 | 14 | No NR | $12,000.00 | Hobart | 2090m | Neutral | Deni Roberts | 1:58.0 | 7 |
| 22.9L | $18.00 |
| 9/11 | 07/12/2025 | 8 | No NR | $14,000.00 | Hobart | 1609m | Neutral | Liam Older | 1:55.4 | 1 |
| 10.7L | $8.50 |
| 1/3 | 24/03/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Carrick | 2150m | Mitch Ford | 0 |
| 1.5L | $0.00 |

Driver: Dylan Ford
Stats
Comments
Last start 5th (Sr1) over 2579m at Hobart, beaten 12 m by Celebrity Royal (3:07.80) in No NR on February 28 at $41. Before that, 4th (Fr5) over 2579m at Hobart beaten 16 m by The Shallows (3:09.00) in No NR on February 20 at $2.50. Expecting a much better run this time.
Last Starts 7 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/12 | 28/02/2026 | 8 | No NR | $150,000.00 | Hobart | 2579m | Neutral | Dylan Ford | 1:57.2 | 1 |
| 12.3L | $41.00 |
| 4/7 | 20/02/2026 | 12 | No NR | $20,000.00 | Hobart | 2579m | Neutral | Dylan Ford | 1:57.9 | 5 |
| 16.8L | $2.50 |
| 1/7 | 08/02/2026 | 8 | NR 75 to 105 | $12,000.00 | Launceston | 2200m | Neutral | Dylan Ford | 1:56.9 | 4 |
| 1.8L | $2.05 |
| 6/12 | 31/01/2026 | 13 | No NR | $40,000.00 | Launceston | 2698m | Neutral | Dylan Ford | 2:01.4 | 3 |
| 9.9L | $3.00 |
| 1/10 | 18/01/2026 | 9 | No NR | $20,000.00 | Burnie | 2789m | Neutral | Dylan Ford | 2:07.2 | 5 |
| 5.0L | $2.10 |
| 1/10 | 09/01/2026 | 19 | No NR | $20,000.00 | Scottsdale | 2692m | Neutral | Dylan Ford | 2:02.9 | 5 |
| 13.1L | $2.70 |
| 1/5 | 10/11/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Hobart | 2090m | Good | Dylan Ford | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 | |
| 1/3 | 20/10/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Carrick | 2150m | Good | Kayleb Williams | 0 |
| 30.4L | $0.00 |

Driver: Charlie Castles
Stats
Comments
Last start 4th (Fr5) over 2150m at this track beaten 12 m by Rakadan (2:37.10) in NR 75 to 105 on February 22 at $31. Two runs back 7th (Fr4) over 2090m at Hobart, beaten 20 m by Maddis Tiger (2:33.30) in No NR on December 21 at $6. This looks a far sterner test.
Last Starts 13 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/6 | 22/02/2026 | 63 | NR 75 to 105 | $12,000.00 | Carrick | 2150m | Soft | Charlie Castles | 1:57.6 | 5 |
| 12.0L | $31.00 |
| 7/9 | 21/12/2025 | 14 | No NR | $12,000.00 | Hobart | 2090m | Neutral | Rohan Hillier | 1:58.0 | 4 |
| 20.6L | $6.00 |
| 1/11 | 07/12/2025 | 14 | No NR | $14,000.00 | Hobart | 1609m | Neutral | Todd Rattray | 1:55.4 | 2 |
| 1.6L | $26.00 |
| 2/4 | 01/12/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Burnie | 2180m | Good | B L Davis | 0 |
| 3.1L | $0.00 | |
| 5/9 | 23/11/2025 | 7 | No NR | $12,000.00 | Launceston | 2200m | Neutral | Gareth Rattray | 1:54.4 | 4 |
| 14.4L | $71.00 |
| 8/10 | 16/11/2025 | 15 | NR 80 or better | $14,000.00 | Launceston | 2200m | Neutral | Gareth Rattray | 2:00.0 | 0 |
| 43.9L | $101.00 |
| 5/6 | 01/11/2025 | 13 | No NR | $12,000.00 | Hobart | 1609m | Neutral | Charlie Castles | 1:55.1 | 6 |
| 10.2L | $41.00 |
| 2/3 | 05/07/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Carrick | 2150m | Todd Rattray | 0 |
| 0.2L | $0.00 |

Driver: Gareth Rattray
Stats
Comments
Well beaten last start by Rakadan, who he meets again; when 17 metres sixth at this track over 2150m in a NR 75 to 105 race on February 22. Hard to have on those efforts.
Last Starts 13 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/6 | 22/02/2026 | 9 | NR 75 to 105 | $12,000.00 | Carrick | 2150m | Soft | Gareth Rattray | 1:57.6 | 2 |
| 17.1L | $11.00 |
| 10/11 | 13/02/2026 | 5 | No NR | $20,000.00 | Hobart | 2579m | Neutral | Liam Older | 1:58.2 | 2 |
| 20.4L | $61.00 |
| 2/7 | 08/02/2026 | 8 | NR 75 to 105 | $12,000.00 | Launceston | 2200m | Neutral | Mark Yole | 1:56.9 | 1 |
| 1.8L | $7.00 |
| 7/12 | 31/01/2026 | 6 | No NR | $40,000.00 | Launceston | 2698m | Neutral | Mark Yole | 2:01.4 | 4 |
| 9.9L | $8.00 |
| 3/9 | 25/01/2026 | 7 | No NR | $12,000.00 | Carrick | 1670m | Neutral | Ricky Duggan | 1:55.3 | 2 |
| 10.0L | $31.00 |
| 9/10 | 18/01/2026 | 7 | No NR | $20,000.00 | Burnie | 2789m | Neutral | Kyle Pratten | 2:07.2 | 0 |
| 26.7L | $23.00 |
| 1/4 | 09/08/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Carrick | 2150m | Good | Jack Laugher | 0 |
| 3.8L | $0.00 | |
| 1/5 | 17/02/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Hobart | 2090m | Good | Nathan Ford | 0 |
| 2.5L | $0.00 |

Driver: Heath Woods
Stats
Comments
Improved last start with a game effort despite getting well back, when 3rd (Fr6) over 2090m after racing wide at Hobart, beaten 3 m by Nova Baxter (2:34.10) in LR No NR M on February 28 at $4. Decent effort last start. Bright prospects again.
Last Starts 7 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/6 | 28/02/2026 | 15 | No NR | $30,000.00 | Hobart | 2090m | Neutral | Heath Woods | 1:58.7 | 6 |
| 3.0L | $4.00 |
| 7/11 | 13/02/2026 | 13 | No NR | $20,000.00 | Hobart | 2579m | Neutral | Heath Woods | 1:58.2 | 3 |
| 18.9L | $91.00 |
| 5/12 | 31/01/2026 | 20 | No NR | $40,000.00 | Launceston | 2698m | Neutral | Heath Woods | 2:01.4 | 0 |
| 6.1L | $26.00 |
| 6/11 | 11/01/2026 | 21 | No NR | $40,000.00 | Hobart | 2579m | Neutral | Charlie Castles | 1:55.8 | 5 |
| 39.9L | $61.00 |
| 2/9 | 21/12/2025 | 7 | No NR | $12,000.00 | Hobart | 2090m | Neutral | Jacob Duggan | 1:58.0 | 2 |
| 0.2L | $8.50 |
| 3/7 | 14/12/2025 | 15 | No NR | $14,000.00 | Launceston | 2200m | Neutral | Heath Woods | 1:59.2 | 7 |
| 6.5L | $10.00 |
| 1/5 | 08/05/2023 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Hobart | 2090m | Good | H P Woods | 0 |
| 0.2L | $0.00 | |
| 4/6 | 02/01/2023 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Hobart | 2090m | Good | H P Woods | 0 |
| 17L | $0.00 |