Kapunda Race 5 - Pirate Life & Cub Kapunda Trotters Cup
RAKERO BLAZE (8) broke in the run and finished a distant 11th when resuming last start over 2550m at Gawler. Only needs to get things right to be in contention. USED TO BE A MAID (6) finished third last start over 2550m at Gawler, beaten 4.5 metres, after a good win at Globe Derby Park the run prior. Meets a comparable field, and she is capable of a return to the winner's list. MY USED TO BE (9) won two runs back then things went sour last time when he broke and finished 35 metres back in tenth over 2550m at Gawler. Only needs to get things right to be in the money. WISHING STAR (2) is the best of the rest after finishing fourth first-up over 2550m at Gawler last time out.

Driver: Mark Norman
Stats
Comments
Recent efforts have been impressive. Last start won on the speed and boxed on steadily; won by 5 m as favourite (30m Fr2) at Gawler (2:38.90) beating Andoverlov in NR up to 55 on March 24 at $1.95 at the bell was 2nd-0.8. Will make his presence felt.
Last Starts 9 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1/7 | 24/03/2025 | 22 | NR up to 55 | $7,000.00 | Gawler | 2070m | Neutral | Ryan Hryhorec | 2:01.8 | 0 |
| 5.1L | $1.95 |
3/12 | 02/03/2025 | 8 | NR 56 or better | $9,000.00 | Port Pirie | 2530m | Neutral | Ryan Hryhorec | 2:01.9 | 3 |
| 12.3L | $4.20 |
2/8 | 22/02/2025 | 7 | NR 54 or better | $7,000.00 | Globe Derby | 2230m | Neutral | Mark Norman | 2:00.9 | 0 |
| 6.4L | $6.50 |
4/10 | 15/02/2025 | 21 | NR 56 or better | $10,000.00 | Globe Derby | 2645m | Neutral | Ryan Hryhorec | 2:05.0 | 4 |
| 6.7L | $8.00 |
4/8 | 25/01/2025 | 12 | NR 58 | $10,000.00 | Globe Derby | 2230m | Neutral | Ryan Hryhorec | 2:03.4 | 0 |
| 3.4L | $3.90 |
5/6 | 13/01/2025 | 15 | NR 58 | $7,000.00 | Globe Derby | 2645m | Neutral | Mark Norman | 2:04.8 | 0 |
| 14.4L | $12.00 |
1/4 | 12/11/2023 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Globe Derby | 1800m | R M Hryhorec | 0 |
| 36L | $0.00 | ||
1/7 | 20/08/2023 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Gawler | 2070m | R M Hryhorec | 0 |
| 2L | $0.00 |

Driver: Kevin Weidenbach
Stats
Comments
Last start surrendered the lead and finished 4th (FT Fr1) over 2550m at Gawler, at the bell was 4th-5 beaten 9 m by Regal Attire (3:13.20) in NR 56 or better on March 24 at $21. Two runs back 7th (10m Fr1) over 2230m at Globe Derby Park was 2nd-1.9m 2WNC at the bell, beaten 11 m by Rakero Blaze (2:49.40) in NR 58 on December 19 at $10. Watch for a spike in form.
Last Starts 9 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
4/12 | 24/03/2025 | 95 | NR 56 or better | $11,000.00 | Gawler | 2550m | Neutral | Kevin Weidenbach | 2:00.5 | 1 |
| 9.8L | $21.00 |
7/8 | 19/12/2024 | 17 | NR 58 | $7,000.00 | Globe Derby | 2230m | Neutral | Kevin Weidenbach | 2:01.7 | 0 |
| 11.7L | $10.00 |
1/7 | 02/12/2024 | 16 | NR 58 | $7,000.00 | Globe Derby | 2230m | Neutral | Kevin Weidenbach | 2:02.4 | 3 |
| 15.3L | $3.80 |
2/11 | 16/11/2024 | 7 | NR 58 | $10,000.00 | Globe Derby | 2645m | Neutral | Kevin Weidenbach | 2:05.0 | 2 |
| 0.2L | $11.00 |
2/7 | 09/11/2024 | 7 | NR 54 | $7,000.00 | Globe Derby | 2230m | Neutral | Kevin Weidenbach | 2:04.1 | 2 |
| 2.3L | $5.00 |
5/9 | 02/11/2024 | 14 | NR 54 to 69 | $7,000.00 | Globe Derby | 2230m | Neutral | M A Smith | 2:03.9 | 2 |
| 6.1L | $6.50 |
3/5 | 30/04/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Melton | 1720m | K M Gath | 0 |
| 1.5L | $0.00 |

Driver: Corey Johnson
Stats
Comments
Last start 6th (10m Fr2) over 2550m at Gawler, at the bell was 6th-9.6 beaten 14 m by Regal Attire (3:13.20) in NR 56 or better on March 24 at $71. Two runs back 4th (Sr2) over 2160m at Victor Harbor was 4th-5m 2WWC at the bell, beaten 9 m by My Used To Be (2:43.10) in NR 56 or better on March 9 at $61. Facing a tough assignment this time around.
Last Starts 9 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
6/12 | 24/03/2025 | 15 | NR 56 or better | $11,000.00 | Gawler | 2550m | Neutral | Corey Johnson | 2:00.5 | 0 |
| 14.7L | $71.00 |
4/7 | 09/03/2025 | 7 | NR 56 or better | $9,000.00 | Victor Harbor | 2160m | Neutral | S K Hill | 2:01.5 | 2 |
| 9.6L | $61.00 |
10/12 | 02/03/2025 | 210 | NR 56 or better | $9,000.00 | Port Pirie | 2530m | Neutral | Kevin Weidenbach | 2:01.9 | 0 |
| 38.8L | $101.00 |
6/9 | 04/08/2024 | 29 | NR 58 | $7,000.00 | Gawler | 2550m | Neutral | K W Weidenbach | 2:03.5 | 0 |
| 32.5L | $18.00 |
1/7 | 06/07/2024 | 7 | NR 58 | $7,000.00 | Port Pirie | 2050m | Neutral | K W Weidenbach | 2:03.6 | 0 |
| 2.7L | $16.00 |
3/9 | 29/06/2024 | 7 | NR 60 | $4,500.00 | Globe Derby | 1800m | Neutral | K W Weidenbach | 2:00.6 | 5 |
| 3.9L | $9.50 |
5/6 | 17/03/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Gawler | 2070m | D W Girardi | 0 |
| 3L | $0.00 | ||
2/4 | 08/04/2023 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Northam | 2190m | Good | D M Roberts | 0 |
| 5L | $0.00 |

Driver: David Smith
Stats
Comments
Didn't do much at the last run, 9th (FT Fr2) over 2550m at Gawler beaten 30 m by Regal Attire (3:13.20) in NR 56 or better on March 24 at $41. Before that 10th (FT Sr4) over 2612m at Boort, beaten 75 m by Sir Eros (3:25.30) in No NR on March 2 at $101. May need some luck.
Last Starts 9 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
9/12 | 24/03/2025 | 22 | NR 56 or better | $11,000.00 | Gawler | 2550m | Neutral | T K Larsen | 2:00.5 | 2 |
| 29.5L | $41.00 |
10/12 | 02/03/2025 | 35 | No NR | $12,000.00 | Boort | 2612m | Neutral | T K Larsen | 2:06.5 | 4 |
| 74.3L | $101.00 |
9/9 | 26/01/2025 | 15 | No NR | $15,000.00 | Wedderburn | 2955m | Neutral | T K Larsen | 2:05.6 | 1 |
| 57.3L | $16.00 |
9/9 | 11/01/2025 | 14 | NR 64 to 75 | $15,000.00 | Shepparton | 1690m | Neutral | T K Larsen | 1:58.2 | 1 |
| 26.6L | $151.00 |
5/9 | 28/12/2024 | 27 | NR 70 to 85 | $17,500.00 | Cranbourne | 2080m | Neutral | Chris Alford | 2:00.4 | 4 |
| 33.8L | $14.00 |
9/11 | 01/12/2024 | 21 | No NR | $20,000.00 | Stawell | 2600m | Neutral | T K Larsen | 2:04.6 | 0 |
| 166.9L | $7.50 |
1/3 | 03/10/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Kilmore | 0m | Tristan Larsen | 0 |
| 0.2L | $0.00 | ||
1/6 | 27/08/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Melton | 2240m | Tristan Larsen | 0 |
| 1.5L | $0.00 |

Driver: Gaita Pullicino
Stats
Comments
Racing consistently with minor placings at his last two starts. Placed last start 3rd (30m Fr1) over 2070m at Gawler, at the bell was 5th-13.8 beaten 12 m by Aldebaran Dexta (2:38.90) in NR up to 55 on March 24 at $3.80. Before that 2nd (Sr3) over 2160m at Victor Harbor was 6th-14m on the pegs at the bell, beaten 4.5 m by Xebec (2:43.90) in NR 56 or better on March 9 at $8.50. Facing a tougher assignment.
Last Starts 9 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
3/7 | 24/03/2025 | 15 | NR up to 55 | $7,000.00 | Gawler | 2070m | Neutral | Rodney Petroff | 2:01.8 | 0 |
| 12.3L | $3.80 |
2/8 | 09/03/2025 | 7 | NR 56 or better | $7,000.00 | Victor Harbor | 2160m | Neutral | Mark Norman | 2:02.1 | 3 |
| 4.5L | $8.50 |
5/12 | 02/03/2025 | 8 | NR 56 or better | $9,000.00 | Port Pirie | 2530m | Neutral | Kaela Hryhorec | 2:01.9 | 1 |
| 17.5L | $41.00 |
0/8 | 22/02/2025 | 7 | NR 54 or better | $7,000.00 | Globe Derby | 2230m | Neutral | Kaela Hryhorec | 2:00.9 | 0 |
| 99.0L | $13.00 |
5/10 | 15/02/2025 | 21 | NR 56 or better | $10,000.00 | Globe Derby | 2645m | Neutral | Mark Norman | 2:05.0 | 3 |
| 7.5L | $23.00 |
2/8 | 25/01/2025 | 12 | NR 58 | $10,000.00 | Globe Derby | 2230m | Neutral | Mark Norman | 2:03.4 | 2 |
| 2.7L | $14.00 |
2/4 | 20/06/2023 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Albion Park | 2138m | Good | R P Morris | 0 |
| 4.2L | $0.00 |

Driver: Danielle Hill
Stats
Comments
Beaten favourite last start when third at Gawler on March 24. Scored the start prior at Globe Derby Park on March 18. One of the primary contenders.
Last Starts 9 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
3/12 | 24/03/2025 | 6 | NR 56 or better | $11,000.00 | Gawler | 2550m | Neutral | Rodney Petroff | 2:00.5 | 3 |
| 4.6L | $4.00 |
1/8 | 18/03/2025 | 59 | NR up to 59 | $4,500.00 | Globe Derby | 1800m | Neutral | Ryan Hryhorec | 2:02.2 | 6 |
| 0.3L | $1.90 |
4/10 | 18/01/2025 | 15 | NR 60 to 69 | $10,000.00 | Ballarat | 2200m | Neutral | Rodney Petroff | 1:59.5 | 6 |
| 12.1L | $9.50 |
1/7 | 03/01/2025 | 10 | NR 55 to 60 | $7,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Rodney Petroff | 1:59.7 | 5 |
| 3.0L | $3.40 |
2/11 | 24/12/2024 | 143 | NR 50 to 59 | $7,000.00 | Shepparton | 2190m | Neutral | Rodney Petroff | 1:59.7 | 2 |
| 2.4L | $7.00 |
1/5 | 05/12/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Kilmore | 0m | Rodney Petroff | 0 |
| 12L | $0.00 | ||
8/10 | 03/08/2024 | 10 | NR 60 to 69 | $10,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | R W Petroff | 1:59.1 | 2 |
| 26.6L | $23.00 |
3/7 | 09/07/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Melton | 2240m | R W Petroff | 0 |
| 12L | $0.00 |

Driver: Bernadette Page
Stats
Comments
Last start 6th (Fr2) over 2160m after showing early speed at Victor Harbor, at the bell was leading.5m on the pegs beaten 22 m by My Used To Be (2:43.10) in NR 56 or better on March 9 at $14. Before that, 11th (10m Fr3) over 2530m at Port Pirie well beaten by Regal Attire (3:13.10) in NR 56 or better on March 2 at $19. Do not dismiss.
Last Starts 24 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
6/7 | 09/03/2025 | 7 | NR 56 or better | $9,000.00 | Victor Harbor | 2160m | Neutral | Bernadette Page | 2:01.5 | 2 |
| 22.5L | $14.00 |
11/12 | 02/03/2025 | 8 | NR 56 or better | $9,000.00 | Port Pirie | 2530m | Neutral | Bernadette Page | 2:01.9 | 0 |
| 222.4L | $19.00 |
3/8 | 22/02/2025 | 7 | NR 54 or better | $7,000.00 | Globe Derby | 2230m | Neutral | Bernadette Page | 2:00.9 | 0 |
| 17.8L | $12.00 |
8/10 | 15/02/2025 | 91 | NR 56 or better | $10,000.00 | Globe Derby | 2645m | Neutral | S K Hill | 2:05.0 | 0 |
| 15.1L | $19.00 |
1/4 | 02/02/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Gawler | 2070m | M M Maguire | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 | ||
9/11 | 16/11/2024 | 14 | NR 58 | $10,000.00 | Globe Derby | 2645m | Neutral | Bernadette Page | 2:05.0 | 0 |
| 20.7L | $7.50 |
1/9 | 02/11/2024 | 7 | NR 54 to 69 | $7,000.00 | Globe Derby | 2230m | Neutral | Bernadette Page | 2:03.9 | 5 |
| 1.2L | $1.80 |
1/4 | 07/07/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Gawler | 2070m | Bernadette Page | 0 |
| 60L | $0.00 |

Driver: Ryan Hryhorec
Stats
Comments
Last start was well beaten after breaking at Gawler on March 24. Two runs back solid effort despite getting well back, when 3rd (Fr6) over 1800m at Globe Derby Park was 4th-6.7m at the bell, beaten 5.5 m by Regal Attire (2:12.40) in NR 58 on December 29 at $6. Capable of taking this out.
Last Starts 9 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
11/12 | 24/03/2025 | 85 | NR 56 or better | $11,000.00 | Gawler | 2550m | Neutral | Ryan Hryhorec | 2:00.5 | 0 |
| 86.4L | $4.60 |
3/6 | 29/12/2024 | 10 | NR 58 | $8,000.00 | Globe Derby | 1800m | Neutral | D M Roberts | 1:58.4 | 6 |
| 5.7L | $6.00 |
1/8 | 19/12/2024 | 5 | NR 58 | $7,000.00 | Globe Derby | 2230m | Neutral | Ryan Hryhorec | 2:01.7 | 0 |
| 0.3L | $1.50 |
1/6 | 14/12/2024 | 7 | NR 50 to 64 | $7,000.00 | Globe Derby | 2230m | Neutral | Ryan Hryhorec | 2:01.7 | 0 |
| 7.0L | $1.30 |
1/6 | 07/12/2024 | 13 | NR 54 | $7,000.00 | Globe Derby | 2230m | Neutral | Ryan Hryhorec | 2:05.4 | 3 |
| 3.6L | $1.40 |
1/10 | 24/11/2024 | 8 | NR up to 57 | $7,000.00 | Globe Derby | 2230m | Neutral | Bernadette Page | 2:02.5 | 3 |
| 20.7L | $1.50 |
3/3 | 21/07/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Maryborough | 2190m | G Conroy | 0 |
| 55L | $0.00 | ||
5/6 | 25/06/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Melton | 1720m | K M Gath | 0 |
| 5L | $0.00 |

Driver: Wayne Hill
Stats
Comments
Failed to impress last start; 10th (20m Fr1) over 2550m at Gawler, beaten 35 m by Regal Attire (3:13.20) in NR 56 or better on March 24 at $9.50. Showed ability the race before when he tracked on the speed and boxed on steadily; won by 1.5 m (Fr4) at Victor Harbor (2:43.10) beating Tweedledee in NR 56 or better on March 9 at $3.10 at the bell was 2nd-.5m 2WNC. Can improve sharply.
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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10/12 | 24/03/2025 | 15 | NR 56 or better | $11,000.00 | Gawler | 2550m | Neutral | Wayne Hill | 2:00.5 | 0 |
| 34.2L | $9.50 |
1/7 | 09/03/2025 | 7 | NR 56 or better | $9,000.00 | Victor Harbor | 2160m | Neutral | Wayne Hill | 2:01.5 | 4 |
| 1.6L | $3.10 |
2/12 | 02/03/2025 | 15 | NR 56 or better | $9,000.00 | Port Pirie | 2530m | Neutral | Wayne Hill | 2:01.9 | 0 |
| 4.2L | $4.40 |
2/10 | 15/02/2025 | 14 | NR 56 or better | $10,000.00 | Globe Derby | 2645m | Neutral | Wayne Hill | 2:05.0 | 0 |
| 3.0L | $5.00 |
2/4 | 01/02/2025 | 7 | NR 58 | $7,000.00 | Globe Derby | 2230m | Neutral | Wayne Hill | 2:02.1 | 4 |
| 1.2L | $4.40 |
3/8 | 25/01/2025 | 12 | NR 58 | $10,000.00 | Globe Derby | 2230m | Neutral | Wayne Hill | 2:03.4 | 0 |
| 2.9L | $5.00 |
1/3 | 05/01/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Gawler | 2070m | Wayne Hill | 0 |
| 5L | $0.00 | ||
1/8 | 08/10/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Globe Derby | 2230m | Wayne Hill | 0 |
| 2L | $0.00 |