Mount Gambier Race 5 - Peter Medhurst Trotters Handicap
ALDEBARAN ANTON (1) won at Terang two runs ago before finishing third at his latest appearance over 2190m at this track, beaten 8 metres. Tackles a similar assignment and he can give this a real shake. MAORIS RETURN (4) scored last time out by a head in a far better performance at Swan Hill over 2240m. His recent effort is good enough to win a race of this calibre. MOONSHINE PENNY (5) did a good job to finish in the minor placings two runs back then her luck changed last time when she broke and finished a long way back in seventh over 2190m here. Live chance in a similar assignment. ALDEBARAN BUDDY (2) has been about the mark of late and must be respected, the latest offering a sound fifth at Horsham over 2200m.

Driver: Jackie Barker
Stats
Comments
Last start good run when 3rd (Sr1) over 2190m at this track, beaten 8 m by Apex (2:51.30) in NR up to 50 on June 3 at $19. Two runs back won by 1.1 m after showing early speed, (Fr3) at Terang (2:50.30) beating Tricky Diamond in MAIDEN on May 19 at $7. Can make amends.
Last Starts 13 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
3/7 | 03/06/2025 | 15 | NR up to 50 | $4,500.00 | Mount Gambier | 2190m | Neutral | Jackie Barker | 2:05.9 | 1 |
| 8.7L | $19.00 |
1/9 | 19/05/2025 | 5 | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Terang | 2180m | Neutral | Jackie Barker | 2:05.7 | 3 |
| 1.1L | $7.00 |
6/10 | 14/05/2025 | 5 | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Ararat | 2195m | Neutral | Jackie Barker | 2:06.9 | 3 |
| 25.2L | $8.00 |
4/8 | 09/05/2025 | 11 | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Hamilton | 2160m | Neutral | Jackie Barker | 2:02.3 | 1 |
| 14.0L | $13.00 |
5/6 | 28/04/2025 | 25 | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Terang | 2180m | Neutral | Jackie Barker | 2:05.1 | 2 |
| 14.6L | $14.00 |
5/8 | 03/04/2025 | 431 | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Ballarat | 2200m | Neutral | Jackie Barker | 2:05.0 | 1 |
| 49.1L | $12.00 |
3/6 | 26/03/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Hamilton | 1660m | Jackie Barker | 0 |
| 35.5L | $0.00 | ||
2/4 | 27/12/2023 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Stawell | 2180m | Jackie Barker | 0 |
| 2L | $0.00 |

Driver: David Drury
Stats
Comments
Last start 5th (Sr2) over 2200m at Horsham beaten 20 m by Keayang Francisco (2:48.70) in NR up to 49 on June 11 at $18. Before that, a good run when 2nd (Fr3) over 2190m after showing early pace at this track, beaten 6 m by Apex (2:51.30) in NR up to 50 on June 3 at $8. Will be in the finish if he finds his best.
Last Starts 5 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
5/8 | 11/06/2025 | 8 | NR up to 49 | $5,000.00 | Horsham | 2200m | Neutral | Chris Alford | 2:03.4 | 2 |
| 20.3L | $18.00 |
2/7 | 03/06/2025 | 7 | NR up to 50 | $4,500.00 | Mount Gambier | 2190m | Neutral | David Drury | 2:05.9 | 3 |
| 5.8L | $8.00 |
5/5 | 27/05/2025 | 14 | No NR | $4,500.00 | Mount Gambier | 2190m | Neutral | David Drury | 2:05.7 | 3 |
| 212.8L | $7.00 |
3/7 | 13/05/2025 | 15 | NR up to 50 | $4,500.00 | Mount Gambier | 2190m | Neutral | David Drury | 2:08.0 | 3 |
| 6.7L | $1.75 |
1/6 | 28/04/2025 | 10 | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Terang | 2180m | Neutral | Lochie Cook | 2:05.1 | 1 |
| 1.9L | $3.10 |
2/11 | 18/04/2025 | 23 | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Stawell | 2180m | Neutral | David Drury | 2:04.7 | 3 |
| 4.6L | $3.80 |
2/3 | 06/10/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Mount Gambier | 1780m | J Finnis | 0 |
| 10L | $0.00 | ||
4/4 | 26/05/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Mount Gambier | 1780m | Richard Shepherd | 0 |
| 6L | $0.00 |

Driver: Rod Barker
Stats
Comments
Last start 6th (Fr4) over 2190m at this track, beaten 40 m by Apex (2:51.30) in NR up to 50 on June 3 at $13. Before that, a game effort despite getting well back, when 3rd (FT Fr2) over 2190m at this track, beaten 25 m by Apex (2:52.70) in No NR on May 27 at $10. Better than the last run suggests; set to make amends.
Last Starts 13 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
6/7 | 03/06/2025 | 7 | NR up to 50 | $4,500.00 | Mount Gambier | 2190m | Neutral | Rod Barker | 2:05.9 | 4 |
| 41.2L | $13.00 |
3/5 | 27/05/2025 | 14 | No NR | $4,500.00 | Mount Gambier | 2190m | Neutral | Rod Barker | 2:05.7 | 2 |
| 27.2L | $10.00 |
1/7 | 13/05/2025 | 14 | NR up to 50 | $4,500.00 | Mount Gambier | 2190m | Neutral | Rod Barker | 2:08.0 | 4 |
| 0.1L | $13.00 |
2/5 | 29/04/2025 | 18 | No NR | $4,500.00 | Mount Gambier | 2190m | Neutral | Rod Barker | 2:09.3 | 0 |
| 2.2L | $15.00 |
2/6 | 11/04/2025 | 16 | NR up to 50 | $3,000.00 | Mount Gambier | 2190m | Neutral | Rod Barker | 2:07.2 | 1 |
| 0.2L | $12.00 |
7/8 | 26/03/2025 | 11 | NR up to 49 | $4,000.00 | Hamilton | 2160m | Neutral | Chris Walsh | 2:00.0 | 1 |
| 68.1L | $126.00 |
1/4 | 19/03/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Stawell | 1785m | Chris Walsh | 0 |
| 64L | $0.00 | ||
3/4 | 08/02/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Maryborough | 2190m | M Hayes | 0 |
| 18L | $0.00 |

Driver: Jason Glynn
Stats
Comments
Hard to fault of late. Last start won by a head after showing early speed, (Fr5) at Swan Hill (2:51.80) beating Tella Shes Dreamin in NR up to 49 on April 27 at $7.50 at the bell was 3rd-4m on the pegs. In form and sure to prove very hard to beat.
Last Starts 29 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
4/6 | 18/05/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Maryborough | 2190m | P D Rousch | 0 |
| 10L | $0.00 | ||
1/8 | 27/04/2025 | 9 | NR up to 49 | $4,000.00 | Swan Hill | 2240m | Neutral | Brent Murphy | 2:03.4 | 5 |
| 0.2L | $7.50 |
5/8 | 18/04/2025 | 4 | NR up to 55 | $6,000.00 | Stawell | 2180m | Neutral | T K Larsen | 2:02.9 | 6 |
| 39.1L | $34.00 |
5/12 | 14/04/2025 | 36 | NR 43 to 48 | $4,000.00 | Maryborough | 2190m | Neutral | Brent Murphy | 2:00.7 | 2 |
| 12.6L | $23.00 |
2/3 | 06/04/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Maryborough | 2190m | M Hayes | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 | ||
4/9 | 09/03/2025 | 7 | NR up to 51 | $6,000.00 | Birchip | 2150m | Neutral | James Herbertson | 2:03.6 | 2 |
| 32.9L | $5.50 |
3/9 | 02/03/2025 | 10 | 0-1 WIN | $6,000.00 | Boort | 2250m | Neutral | James Herbertson | 2:05.4 | 4 |
| 8.9L | $3.50 |
4/9 | 20/02/2025 | 14 | NR 50 to 55 | $6,000.00 | Ballarat | 1710m | Neutral | James Herbertson | 2:01.2 | 1 |
| 6.6L | $21.00 |

Driver: Lochie Cook
Stats
Comments
Last start 7th (Fr5) over 2190m at this track beaten 50 m by Apex (2:51.30) in NR up to 50 on June 3 at $3.90. At her previous start game effort when 2nd (10m Fr1) over 2190m at this track, beaten 8 m by Apex (2:52.70) in No NR on May 27 at $7. Better than the last run suggests; set to make amends.
Last Starts 13 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
7/7 | 03/06/2025 | 7 | NR up to 50 | $4,500.00 | Mount Gambier | 2190m | Neutral | Lochie Cook | 2:05.9 | 5 |
| 48.6L | $3.90 |
2/5 | 27/05/2025 | 14 | No NR | $4,500.00 | Mount Gambier | 2190m | Neutral | Lochie Cook | 2:05.7 | 0 |
| 8.9L | $7.00 |
2/7 | 13/05/2025 | 14 | NR up to 50 | $4,500.00 | Mount Gambier | 2190m | Neutral | Lochie Cook | 2:08.0 | 1 |
| 0.1L | $5.50 |
4/5 | 29/04/2025 | 18 | No NR | $4,500.00 | Mount Gambier | 2190m | Neutral | Lochie Cook | 2:09.3 | 0 |
| 13.0L | $3.00 |
1/6 | 11/04/2025 | 10 | NR up to 50 | $3,000.00 | Mount Gambier | 2190m | Neutral | Lochie Cook | 2:07.2 | 4 |
| 0.2L | $2.20 |
2/5 | 01/04/2025 | 17 | No NR | $4,500.00 | Mount Gambier | 2190m | Neutral | Jayson Finnis | 2:04.2 | 0 |
| 19.8L | $3.50 |
4/4 | 17/12/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Mount Gambier | 1780m | J Finnis | 0 |
| 6L | $0.00 | ||
99/3 | 06/10/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Mount Gambier | 2190m | A J Clarke | 0 |
| 99L | $0.00 |