Kapunda Race 2 - Barossa Auto Group & Southern Steel Supplies Pace
BEACH HOPPER (1) ran third last start at Gawler over 1609m, beaten 9 metres. Has the benefit of a good draw. This should be an easier assignment, so he is set to play a significant role. TEMBIE (5) scored by 1.5 metres at Port Pirie over 2050m last start, the second win from his past three outings. Needs to be at his best to beat this file,d but he is up to the challenge. CLASSIC LINE (4) is looming as a real threat after a better effort last start, finishing second at Gawler over 2070m. JUST CHAI (6) is the best of the rest after finishing fourth over 2070m at Gawler last time out. Something for the Multiples: BEACH HOPPER NZ (1)

Driver: Ryan Hryhorec
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Comments
Improved last start with a good run despite getting well back, when 3rd (Fr3) over 1609m after showing early pace at Gawler was 3rd-4.8 at the bell, beaten 9 m by Jensville (1:54.50) in NR 52 to 59 on March 24 at $1.90. Leading player.
Last Starts 9 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
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3/8 | 24/03/2025 | 9 | NR 52 to 59 | $7,000.00 | Gawler | 1609m | Neutral | Ryan Hryhorec | 1:54.5 | 3 |
| 9.5L | $1.90 |
7/10 | 15/03/2025 | 14 | 0W/15 0K stake | $15,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Jordan Leedham | 1:54.8 | 1 |
| 7.3L | $71.00 |
7/11 | 01/03/2025 | 14 | NR 60 to 69 | $10,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Jordan Leedham | 1:54.5 | 2 |
| 9.3L | $41.00 |
7/11 | 15/02/2025 | 7 | 1W/15 0K stake | $15,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Jordan Leedham | 1:55.1 | 5 |
| 8.8L | $81.00 |
2/10 | 08/02/2025 | 9 | 0W/15 0K stake | $15,000.00 | Cranbourne | 2080m | Neutral | Kate Gath | 2:00.0 | 1 |
| 0.1L | $15.00 |
1/7 | 30/01/2025 | 14 | NR 56 to 62 | $7,000.00 | Kilmore | 1690m | Neutral | Kate Gath | 1:57.0 | 4 |
| 2.2L | $2.15 |
3/5 | 10/12/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Melton | 2240m | Riley Mitchelle | 0 |
| 7.5L | $0.00 | ||
4/5 | 03/12/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Melton | 2240m | Jordan Leedham | 0 |
| 6L | $0.00 |

Driver: Gaita Pullicino
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Comments
Backing up quickly since being well beaten Globe Derby Park over 1800m, 7 days ago before that 5th (Sr2) over 1609m at Gawler, at the bell was 8th-13.2 beaten 11 m by Jensville (1:54.50) in NR 52 to 59 on March 24 at $81. Prefer others.
Last Starts 4 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
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10/10 | 29/03/2025 | 5 | NR 47 to 54 GROUP | $4,500.00 | Globe Derby | 1800m | Neutral | Gaita Pullicino | 1:59.0 | 5 |
| 46.6L | $19.00 |
5/8 | 24/03/2025 | 7 | NR 52 to 59 | $7,000.00 | Gawler | 1609m | Neutral | Gaita Pullicino | 1:54.5 | 2 |
| 11.1L | $81.00 |
2/6 | 17/03/2025 | 9 | NR 47 to 54 GROUP | $3,000.00 | Globe Derby | 1800m | Neutral | Wayne Hill | 1:59.0 | 5 |
| 2.3L | $6.50 |
5/8 | 08/03/2025 | 5 | NR up to 49 | $4,500.00 | Globe Derby | 1800m | Neutral | Jason Kittel | 1:57.3 | 2 |
| 9.7L | $126.00 |
6/6 | 03/03/2025 | 13 | 47 to 54 - Max 1 win last 5 | $3,500.00 | Globe Derby | 1800m | Neutral | Reece Moore | 1:58.8 | 5 |
| 36.8L | $151.00 |
7/8 | 18/02/2025 | 11 | NR 54 to 64 | $4,500.00 | Port Pirie | 1609m | Neutral | S K Hill | 1:56.2 | 1 |
| 78.6L | $126.00 |
5/5 | 07/02/2025 | 9 | NR 47 to 54 | $4,500.00 | Port Pirie | 1609m | Neutral | Bernadette Page | 1:59.1 | 3 |
| 7.8L | $21.00 |
5/6 | 04/03/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Mildura | 1790m | L Watson | 0 |
| 1L | $0.00 | ||
2/5 | 24/04/2023 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bendigo | 2150m | Taylor Youl | 0 |
| 3L | $0.00 |

Driver: David Smith
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Comments
Didn't do much at the last run, 9th (Fr3) over 1800m at Globe Derby Park, beaten 40 m by Nicely Spoken (2:13.10) in NR 47 to 54 GROUP on March 29 at $101. Before that 7th (Sr4) over 1609m at Gawler, at the bell was 9th-19.2 beaten 7 m by Laylas Princess (1:56.60) in NR up to 45 on March 24 at $14. Must improve sharply.
Last Starts 4 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
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9/10 | 29/03/2025 | 5 | NR 47 to 54 GROUP | $4,500.00 | Globe Derby | 1800m | Neutral | Reece Moore | 1:59.0 | 3 |
| 38.7L | $101.00 |
7/9 | 24/03/2025 | 6 | NR up to 45 | $4,500.00 | Gawler | 1609m | Neutral | Bernadette Page | 1:56.6 | 4 |
| 7.9L | $14.00 |
6/7 | 18/03/2025 | 10 | NR 44 to 49 | $4,500.00 | Globe Derby | 1800m | Neutral | Bernadette Page | 2:01.6 | 3 |
| 21.3L | $7.50 |
4/9 | 08/03/2025 | 18 | NR up to 49 | $4,500.00 | Globe Derby | 1800m | Neutral | Bernadette Page | 1:59.9 | 1 |
| 6.4L | $41.00 |
2/6 | 18/02/2025 | 11 | NR up to 45 | $4,500.00 | Port Pirie | 2050m | Neutral | Bernadette Page | 2:03.6 | 6 |
| 1.2L | $3.30 |
2/5 | 07/02/2025 | 6 | NR 47 to 54 | $4,500.00 | Port Pirie | 1609m | Neutral | Kevin Weidenbach | 1:59.1 | 2 |
| 0.1L | $7.50 |
7/7 | 01/02/2025 | 12 | NR 46 to 51 | $7,000.00 | Globe Derby | 2230m | Neutral | Ryan Hryhorec | 1:59.3 | 1 |
| 87.0L | $12.00 |
2/4 | 08/04/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Mildura | 2190m | L Watson | 0 |
| 3L | $0.00 | ||
4/5 | 04/03/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Mildura | 1790m | A W Coad | 0 |
| 17L | $0.00 |

Driver: Wayne Hill
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Comments
Solid run when beaten by 2.25 m finishing third after being driven well back, behind Hes Olly at Globe Derby Park over 1800m in a NR 58 to 65 on March 18 at $6.50. Then a handy effort when beaten by 6 m finishing second after a quick start, behind Springfield Affair at Gawler over 2070m in a NR 60 to 69 on March 24 at $4. Going well and has to be respected.
Last Starts 9 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
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2/6 | 24/03/2025 | 6 | NR 60 to 69 | $7,000.00 | Gawler | 2070m | Neutral | Wayne Hill | 1:56.0 | 2 |
| 6.3L | $4.00 |
3/8 | 18/03/2025 | 9 | NR 58 to 65 | $4,500.00 | Globe Derby | 1800m | Neutral | Wayne Hill | 2:00.7 | 7 |
| 2.3L | $6.50 |
1/5 | 09/03/2025 | 7 | NR 60 to 69 | $7,000.00 | Victor Harbor | 2160m | Neutral | Wayne Hill | 2:00.3 | 5 |
| 6.2L | $7.00 |
5/8 | 02/03/2025 | 8 | NR 55 to 62 | $7,000.00 | Port Pirie | 2050m | Neutral | Wayne Hill | 1:58.3 | 4 |
| 8.2L | $2.30 |
5/7 | 22/02/2025 | 4 | NR 60 to 77 | $7,000.00 | Globe Derby | 1800m | Neutral | Wayne Hill | 1:56.2 | 1 |
| 25.6L | $3.20 |
1/8 | 18/02/2025 | 8 | NR 54 to 64 | $4,500.00 | Port Pirie | 1609m | Neutral | Wayne Hill | 1:56.2 | 5 |
| 1.9L | $3.20 |
2/6 | 17/11/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Globe Derby | 1800m | Wayne Hill | 0 |
| 18L | $0.00 | ||
3/6 | 06/03/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Melton | 2240m | C T Demmler | 0 |
| 7L | $0.00 |

Driver: Bernadette Page
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Comments
Hard to fault of late. Last start won by 1.5 m (Sr1) held up early, at Port Pirie (2:28.50) beating Scoob Operator in NR 55 to 69 on March 25 at $6 at the bell was 5th-8.3m 2WWC. Fitter for two runs back and expected to measure up again.
Last Starts 8 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
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1/8 | 25/03/2025 | 7 | NR 55 to 69 | $4,500.00 | Port Pirie | 2050m | Neutral | Bernadette Page | 1:56.6 | 1 |
| 1.5L | $6.00 |
4/8 | 18/03/2025 | 95 | NR 58 to 65 | $4,500.00 | Globe Derby | 1800m | Neutral | Bernadette Page | 2:00.7 | 6 |
| 6.1L | $7.00 |
1/3 | 12/03/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Port Pirie | 1609m | Dale Afford | 0 |
| 2L | $0.00 | ||
1/7 | 13/12/2024 | 10 | NR 54 to 65 | $4,500.00 | Port Pirie | 1609m | Neutral | Dale Afford | 1:55.5 | 2 |
| 4.0L | $2.90 |
1/9 | 03/12/2024 | 3 | NR 55 to 64 | $4,500.00 | Port Pirie | 1609m | Neutral | Bernadette Page | 1:55.3 | 2 |
| 9.5L | $3.60 |
7/10 | 30/11/2024 | 7 | No NR | $35,000.00 | Globe Derby | 2230m | Neutral | Dale Afford | 1:57.5 | 3 |
| 29.7L | $81.00 |
3/6 | 23/11/2024 | 14 | No NR | $8,000.00 | Globe Derby | 2230m | Neutral | Dale Afford | 1:56.9 | 2 |
| 10.0L | $17.00 |
1/5 | 26/03/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Port Pirie | 1609m | D T Afford | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 |

Driver: Danielle Hill
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Comments
Last start was driven from back in the field when 4th (Fr5) over 2070m at Gawler, at the bell was 6th-9.2 beaten 8 m by Springfield Affair (2:29.20) in NR 60 to 69 on March 24 at $6. At his previous start was well back in the run when 7th (Fr3) over 1800m at Globe Derby Park was 6th-8.8m 2WWC at the bell, beaten 13 m by Hes Olly (2:15.00) in NR 58 to 65 on March 18 at $9.50. Deserves another chance.
Last Starts 9 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
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4/6 | 24/03/2025 | 6 | NR 60 to 69 | $7,000.00 | Gawler | 2070m | Neutral | Danielle Hill | 1:56.0 | 5 |
| 8.1L | $6.00 |
7/8 | 18/03/2025 | 9 | NR 58 to 65 | $4,500.00 | Globe Derby | 1800m | Neutral | Shane Turner | 2:00.7 | 3 |
| 13.1L | $9.50 |
2/5 | 09/03/2025 | 22 | NR 60 to 69 | $7,000.00 | Victor Harbor | 2160m | Neutral | Danielle Hill | 2:00.3 | 3 |
| 6.2L | $2.00 |
5/7 | 15/02/2025 | 17 | NR 60 to 69 | $7,000.00 | Globe Derby | 1800m | Neutral | Danielle Hill | 1:56.7 | 4 |
| 14.7L | $2.90 |
1/10 | 29/01/2025 | 4 | NR 49 to 56 | $4,500.00 | Globe Derby | 1800m | Neutral | Danielle Hill | 1:57.5 | 3 |
| 0.2L | $2.15 |
1/10 | 25/01/2025 | 12 | NR 52 to 59 | $7,000.00 | Globe Derby | 2230m | Neutral | Danielle Hill | 2:00.6 | 3 |
| 3.8L | $2.70 |
5/5 | 08/12/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Gawler | 2070m | D B Hill | 0 |
| 6L | $0.00 | ||
2/5 | 08/10/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Globe Derby | 1800m | Wayne Hill | 0 |
| 0.1L | $0.00 |