Kapunda Race 6 - 2026 Southern Cross Equipment Group Kapunda Pacing Cup (Sky 2)
DHAULAGIRI NZ (1) has been racing in great heart. Did a fine job last time out when successful by 9 metres over 2612m at Boort. Will enjoy a nice run from this far more favourable starting position. Meets a comparable field and he can feature in the finish. BELLEZZA NERA (6) settled in the leading division then took control and found plenty to score narrowly over 2230m at Globe Derby Park four weeks ago. Meets a comparable field so he can certainly win again. HEZROCKINROYALTY (9) ended last prep with a sixth at Globe Derby Park over 2230m ten weeks ago. Capable of a forward showing while fresh. ARTILLERY (4) is worth plenty of thought off a last-start win by 3.5 metres at Port Pirie over 2050m.

Driver: Wayne Hill
Stats
Comments
Nine-year-old gelding is racing in fine form. Won his last two outings at Boort and Mildura. Last start tracked on the speed and boxed on steadily; posted a big 9 m win as favourite (Sr4) at Boort (3:19.50) beating Shadow Celt in NR 70 to 95 on March 1 at $3 at the bell was 2nd-1.6. Expected to go well.
Last Starts 6 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/8 | 01/03/2026 | 11 | NR 70 to 95 | $12,000.00 | Boort | 2612m | W | Lochie Cook | 2:02.9 | 4 |
| 9.1L | $3.00 |
| 1/8 | 18/02/2026 | 11 | NR 65 or better | $8,000.00 | Mildura | 2190m | Neutral | Lochie Cook | 1:57.7 | 3 |
| 2.6L | $4.40 |
| 2/9 | 07/02/2026 | 13 | NR 72 or better | $11,000.00 | Globe Derby | 2230m | Neutral | S K Hill | 1:57.1 | 4 |
| 1.5L | $4.40 |
| 4/6 | 25/01/2026 | 14 | NR 70 to 95 | $12,000.00 | Wedderburn | 2555m | Neutral | Lochie Cook | 2:00.7 | 3 |
| 10.5L | $6.00 |
| 8/10 | 11/01/2026 | 15 | NR up to 105 | $15,000.00 | Hamilton | 2660m | Fast | Kerryn Manning | 1:55.6 | 4 |
| 24.6L | $26.00 |
| 1/10 | 27/12/2025 | 13 | NR 75 or better | $15,000.00 | Globe Derby | 2230m | Neutral | Lochie Cook | 1:56.5 | 1 |
| 0.2L | $3.70 |
| 1/5 | 25/11/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Terang | 2180m | Jason Lee | 0 |
| 8L | $0.00 | ||
| 2/5 | 22/07/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Terang | 2180m | Lochie Cook | 0 |
| 2L | $0.00 |

Driver: Reece Moore
Stats
Comments
Didn't do much last start, 8th (Sr6) over 1720m at Melton, at the bell was 9th-12.32 beaten 7 m by Rolinginthedeep (2:02.90) in 0W/15 0K stake on February 21 at $61. Before that 9th (Fr2) over 2240m at Melton beaten 8 m by Timbimboo (2:43.20) in 0W/15 0K stake on February 14 at $81. Form not up to scratch.
Last Starts 14 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/12 | 21/02/2026 | 7 | 0W/15 0K stake | $15,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Alex Ashwood | 1:55.0 | 6 |
| 7.0L | $61.00 |
| 9/12 | 14/02/2026 | 7 | 0W/15 0K stake | $15,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Jack Laugher | 1:57.2 | 2 |
| 8.4L | $81.00 |
| 8/9 | 07/02/2026 | 10 | NR 72 or better | $11,000.00 | Globe Derby | 2230m | Neutral | Dean Girardi | 1:57.1 | 1 |
| 18.4L | $26.00 |
| 3/7 | 28/01/2026 | 11 | No NR | $5,000.00 | Globe Derby | 2230m | Neutral | Dean Girardi | 1:57.5 | 4 |
| 13.9L | $15.00 |
| 4/8 | 17/01/2026 | 4 | NR 65 to 79 | $8,000.00 | Globe Derby | 1800m | Neutral | Kevin Weidenbach | 1:58.6 | 7 |
| 3.1L | $6.00 |
| 3/7 | 13/01/2026 | 12 | No NR | $3,500.00 | Globe Derby | 1800m | Neutral | Wayne Hill | 1:57.3 | 6 |
| 3.6L | $1.40 |
| 1/4 | 09/11/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Gawler | 2070m | Michael Smith | 0 |
| 100L | $0.00 | ||
| 2/4 | 24/08/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Globe Derby | 1800m | Wayne Hill | 0 |
| 3L | $0.00 |

Driver: Dale Afford
Stats
Comments
Last start 4th (Sr1) over 2050m at Port Pirie, at the bell was 3rd-6.6 beaten 5 m by Artillery (2:29.50) in NR 70 or better on March 2 at $12. Two runs back raced just off the speed and boxed on; posted a big 5 m win (Sr1) held up early, at Port Pirie (2:30.80) beating Maharajah in NR 73 or better on January 4 at $4.20 at the bell was 3rd-4.4m on the pegs. Finding a few ahead of him.
Last Starts 5 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/9 | 02/03/2026 | 57 | NR 70 or better | $11,000.00 | Port Pirie | 2050m | Neutral | Dale Afford | 1:57.4 | 1 |
| 5.1L | $12.00 |
| 1/6 | 04/01/2026 | 8 | NR 73 or better | $8,000.00 | Port Pirie | 2050m | Neutral | Ryan Hryhorec | 1:58.4 | 1 |
| 5.2L | $4.20 |
| 3/10 | 27/12/2025 | 4 | NR 75 or better | $15,000.00 | Globe Derby | 2230m | Neutral | Dale Afford | 1:56.5 | 2 |
| 7.0L | $101.00 |
| 4/7 | 23/12/2025 | 3 | No NR | $4,500.00 | Port Pirie | 1609m | Neutral | Dale Afford | 1:56.0 | 4 |
| 9.6L | $17.00 |
| 4/5 | 20/12/2025 | 21 | No NR | $10,000.00 | Globe Derby | 2230m | Neutral | Dale Afford | 1:57.4 | 4 |
| 11.6L | $41.00 |
| 5/8 | 29/11/2025 | 18 | NR 72 or better | $7,000.00 | Globe Derby | 1800m | Neutral | Dale Afford | 1:56.6 | 4 |
| 11.6L | $101.00 |
| 1/3 | 07/09/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Port Pirie | 1609m | Dale Afford | 0 |
| 25L | $0.00 | ||
| 2/3 | 03/06/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Port Pirie | 2050m | Dale Afford | 0 |
| 0.2L | $0.00 |

Driver: Paul Cavallaro
Stats
Comments
Going well. Last start won by 3.5 m (Sr3) at Port Pirie (2:29.50) beating Places You Dont in NR 70 or better on March 2 at $13 at the bell was leading 1.8. Racing well and rates highly on the latest effort.
Last Starts 5 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/9 | 02/03/2026 | 14 | NR 70 or better | $11,000.00 | Port Pirie | 2050m | Neutral | Paul Cavallaro | 1:57.4 | 3 |
| 3.4L | $13.00 |
| 1/3 | 23/02/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Globe Derby | 1800m | Good | Paul Cavallaro | 0 |
| 9.1L | $0.00 | |
| 2/6 | 16/02/2026 | 9 | No NR | $3,500.00 | Globe Derby | 1800m | Neutral | Paul Cavallaro | 1:57.5 | 3 |
| 0.3L | $3.00 |
| 3/9 | 07/02/2026 | 10 | NR 72 or better | $11,000.00 | Globe Derby | 2230m | Neutral | Paul Cavallaro | 1:57.1 | 3 |
| 10.2L | $15.00 |
| 2/7 | 28/01/2026 | 15 | No NR | $5,000.00 | Globe Derby | 2230m | Neutral | Paul Cavallaro | 1:57.5 | 3 |
| 12.0L | $7.00 |
| 2/7 | 13/01/2026 | 37 | No NR | $3,500.00 | Globe Derby | 1800m | Neutral | Paul Cavallaro | 1:57.3 | 7 |
| 3.0L | $3.20 |
| 2/6 | 05/01/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Globe Derby | 1800m | Gaita Pullicino | 0 |
| 3.5L | $0.00 | ||
| 7/8 | 07/12/2025 | 6 | NR 74 or better | $4,500.00 | Globe Derby | 2230m | Neutral | Paul Cavallaro | 1:57.7 | 4 |
| 10.8L | $6.50 |

Driver: Lisa Ryan
Stats
Comments
Didn't do much at the last run, was driven from back in the field when 8th (Fr5) over 2050m at Port Pirie was 9th-16.2 at the bell, beaten 13 m by Artillery (2:29.50) in NR 70 or better on March 2 at $21. Before that 7th (Sr2) over 2230m at Globe Derby Park, at the bell was 8th-18.4 beaten 17 m by Bellezza Nera (2:42.20) in NR 72 or better on February 7 at $26. Others appear better placed.
Last Starts 5 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/9 | 02/03/2026 | 23 | NR 70 or better | $11,000.00 | Port Pirie | 2050m | Neutral | L J Ryan | 1:57.4 | 5 |
| 13.7L | $21.00 |
| 7/9 | 07/02/2026 | 13 | NR 72 or better | $11,000.00 | Globe Derby | 2230m | Neutral | L J Ryan | 1:57.1 | 2 |
| 17.8L | $26.00 |
| 5/10 | 25/01/2026 | 12 | No NR | $15,000.00 | Globe Derby | 1800m | Neutral | D A Smith | 1:54.8 | 4 |
| 23.0L | $10.00 |
| 3/8 | 13/01/2026 | 17 | No NR | $3,500.00 | Globe Derby | 1800m | Neutral | D A Smith | 1:55.9 | 7 |
| 2.8L | $4.00 |
| 8/10 | 27/12/2025 | 7 | NR 75 or better | $15,000.00 | Globe Derby | 2230m | Neutral | L J Ryan | 1:56.5 | 5 |
| 24.4L | $16.00 |
| 2/8 | 20/12/2025 | 13 | No NR | $10,000.00 | Globe Derby | 2230m | Neutral | L J Ryan | 1:58.3 | 7 |
| 4.2L | $2.15 |
| 1/4 | 24/08/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Globe Derby | 1800m | Lisa Ryan | 0 |
| 3L | $0.00 | ||
| 1/3 | 23/02/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Globe Derby | 2230m | Lisa Ryan | 0 |
| 80L | $0.00 |

Driver: Danielle Hill
Stats
Comments
Eight-year-old gelding is racing in fine form. Won his last two outings at Globe Derby Park both over 2230m. Last start won by 1.5 m as favourite after showing early speed, (Fr1) at Globe Derby Park (2:42.20) beating Dhaulagiri in NR 72 or better on February 7 at $1.45 at the bell was leading 2.2. Expected to play a major role.
Last Starts 28 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/9 | 07/02/2026 | 10 | NR 72 or better | $11,000.00 | Globe Derby | 2230m | Neutral | Danielle Hill | 1:57.1 | 1 |
| 1.5L | $1.45 |
| 1/7 | 28/01/2026 | 24 | No NR | $5,000.00 | Globe Derby | 2230m | Neutral | Danielle Hill | 1:57.5 | 2 |
| 12.0L | $1.80 |
| 3/6 | 04/01/2026 | 8 | NR 73 or better | $8,000.00 | Port Pirie | 2050m | Neutral | Danielle Hill | 1:58.4 | 5 |
| 5.7L | $1.25 |
| 4/10 | 27/12/2025 | 63 | NR 75 or better | $15,000.00 | Globe Derby | 2230m | Neutral | Danielle Hill | 1:56.5 | 4 |
| 7.9L | $5.50 |
| 1/4 | 21/12/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Gawler | 2070m | Danielle Hill | 0 |
| 15L | $0.00 | ||
| 5/9 | 25/10/2025 | 7 | No NR | $7,000.00 | Globe Derby | 2230m | Neutral | Danielle Hill | 1:58.0 | 1 |
| 20.2L | $2.20 |
| 5/10 | 18/10/2025 | 14 | No NR | $10,000.00 | Globe Derby | 2645m | Neutral | Danielle Hill | 1:58.6 | 2 |
| 16.7L | $2.80 |
| 1/5 | 09/02/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Gawler | 1800m | Danielle Hill | 0 |
| 0.2L | $0.00 |

Driver: Ryan Hryhorec
Stats
Comments
Last start good run despite getting well back, when 3rd (Fr6) over 2050m at Port Pirie, at the bell was 4th-7.8 beaten 5 m by Artillery (2:29.50) in NR 70 or better on March 2 at $12. Two runs back won by a neck as favourite after showing early speed, (Fr2) at Globe Derby Park (2:11.40) beating Artillery in No NR on February 16 at $1.50 at the bell was leading 2.4. Should be there at the business end.
Last Starts 5 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/9 | 02/03/2026 | 14 | NR 70 or better | $11,000.00 | Port Pirie | 2050m | Neutral | Gaita Pullicino | 1:57.4 | 6 |
| 5.0L | $12.00 |
| 1/6 | 16/02/2026 | 114 | No NR | $3,500.00 | Globe Derby | 1800m | Neutral | Danielle Hill | 1:57.5 | 2 |
| 0.3L | $1.50 |
| 10/10 | 25/10/2025 | 7 | No NR | $60,000.00 | Globe Derby | 2645m | Neutral | Danielle Hill | 1:58.4 | 1 |
| 75.4L | $31.00 |
| 5/10 | 18/10/2025 | 21 | No NR | $10,000.00 | Globe Derby | 2645m | Neutral | Danielle Hill | 1:56.2 | 2 |
| 34.0L | $15.00 |
| 1/4 | 12/10/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Gawler | 2070m | Danielle Hill | 0 |
| 15L | $0.00 | ||
| 6/7 | 27/09/2025 | 7 | NR 70 or better | $10,000.00 | Port Pirie | 2530m | Neutral | Ryan Hryhorec | 1:56.7 | 6 |
| 40.6L | $6.50 |
| 6/6 | 20/09/2025 | 35 | NR 74 or better | $7,000.00 | Globe Derby | 1800m | Neutral | Ryan Hryhorec | 1:57.6 | 5 |
| 109.6L | $4.40 |
| 99/3 | 20/07/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Gawler | 2070m | Danielle Hill | 0 |
| 99L | $0.00 |

Driver: Corey Johnson
Stats
Comments
Been racing consistently with 3 consecutive minor placings. Strong performance last time out 2nd (Fr3) over 2050m after showing early speed at Port Pirie, at the bell was 7th-13.4 beaten 3.5 m by Artillery (2:29.50) in NR 70 or better on March 2 at $11. Might find this a bit tough.
Last Starts 5 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/9 | 02/03/2026 | 9 | NR 70 or better | $11,000.00 | Port Pirie | 2050m | Neutral | Corey Johnson | 1:57.4 | 3 |
| 3.4L | $11.00 |
| 2/6 | 21/02/2026 | 7 | NR 63 to 73 | $8,000.00 | Globe Derby | 2230m | Neutral | Ryan Hryhorec | 1:57.5 | 4 |
| 0.2L | $2.80 |
| 2/6 | 14/02/2026 | 7 | NR 66 to 79 | $8,000.00 | Globe Derby | 1800m | Neutral | Corey Johnson | 1:57.4 | 1 |
| 3.6L | $6.00 |
| 1/6 | 07/02/2026 | 7 | NR 60 to 71 | $8,000.00 | Globe Derby | 1800m | Neutral | Ryan Hryhorec | 1:57.1 | 3 |
| 0.2L | $4.80 |
| 1/6 | 31/01/2026 | 6 | NR 60 to 74 | $8,000.00 | Globe Derby | 1800m | Neutral | Ryan Hryhorec | 1:59.0 | 2 |
| 1.1L | $11.00 |
| 7/10 | 25/01/2026 | 8 | No NR | $15,000.00 | Globe Derby | 1800m | Neutral | Scott Forby | 1:54.8 | 6 |
| 37.9L | $151.00 |
| 99/4 | 11/09/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Gawler | 1800m | Lisa Ryan | 0 |
| 99L | $0.00 | ||
| 4/6 | 25/02/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Globe Derby | 1800m | L P Ryan | 0 |
| 8L | $0.00 |

Driver: Mark Norman
Stats
Comments
Returns after ten weeks in the paddock. Finished off last preparation when well beaten into sixth behind Dhaulagiri at Globe Derby Park over 2230m in a NR 75 or better on December 27 at $3.20. Should be in the finish.
Last Starts 12 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/3 | 23/02/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Globe Derby | 1800m | Good | Mark Norman | 0 |
| 9.1L | $0.00 | |
| 6/10 | 27/12/2025 | 7 | NR 75 or better | $15,000.00 | Globe Derby | 2230m | Neutral | Mark Norman | 1:56.5 | 4 |
| 16.9L | $3.20 |
| 1/5 | 20/12/2025 | 13 | No NR | $10,000.00 | Globe Derby | 2230m | Neutral | Ryan Hryhorec | 1:57.4 | 5 |
| 3.6L | $2.70 |
| 2/8 | 07/12/2025 | 22 | NR 74 or better | $4,500.00 | Globe Derby | 2230m | Neutral | Mark Norman | 1:57.7 | 6 |
| 2.8L | $8.00 |
| 2/10 | 15/11/2025 | 7 | No NR | $14,000.00 | Globe Derby | 2230m | Neutral | Michael A Smith | 1:58.1 | 1 |
| 1.3L | $1.55 |
| 3/10 | 08/11/2025 | 14 | NR 72 or better | $10,000.00 | Globe Derby | 1800m | Neutral | Michael A Smith | 1:56.9 | 3 |
| 1.3L | $4.60 |
| 3/10 | 25/10/2025 | 7 | No NR | $60,000.00 | Globe Derby | 2645m | Neutral | Michael A Smith | 1:58.4 | 3 |
| 26.0L | $61.00 |
| 1/2 | 12/01/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Globe Derby | 1800m | Ryan Hrylorec | 0 |
| 8L | $0.00 |