Mount Gambier Race 2 - Ks & Lh Von Duve Master Plumbers Pace (Sky 2)
RANGER RICK NZ (6) worked from this draw when too strong at Ballarat last month and has been good in both starts since, missing by just a head at Terang last time. Down in grade and this looks a nice race for him. GRINNING BEACH BOY (4) returned to winning form when he scored by 3.6 metres at Ararat last start, the second win from his past five appearances. Finds a suitable assignment and could be tough to stop. EASTBRO KOZZY (1) broke and finished fourth behind GRINNING BEACH BOY last start. Only missed by head at Terang prior and is likely to get the favours from the ace draw. ALWAYS STEAMED UP (3) resumes after five months but draws well. Must be respected.

Driver: Lochie Cook
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Comments
Last start 4th (Sr1) over 2195m at Ararat, beaten 7 m by Grinning Beach Boy (2:41.30) in NR up to 52 on October 27 at $5.50. At the start before game effort when 2nd (Fr2) over 2180m at Terang was 7th-12.4 at the bell, beaten a head by Shifu (2:42.90) in NR 50 to 56 on October 20 at $7. Can feature from the inside draw.
Last Starts 4 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price | 
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/10 | 27/10/2025 | 7 | NR up to 52 | $6,000.00 | Ararat | 2195m | Neutral | Lochie Cook | 1:58.3 | 1 | 
 | 7.5L | $5.50 | 
| 2/8 | 20/10/2025 | 14 | NR 50 to 56 | $6,000.00 | Terang | 2180m | Neutral | Lochie Cook | 2:00.3 | 2 | 
 | 0.2L | $7.00 | 
| 4/12 | 06/10/2025 | 7 | NR 50 to 55 | $6,000.00 | Horsham | 1700m | Neutral | Amy Day | 1:57.2 | 5 | 
 | 5.1L | $6.00 | 
| 9/12 | 29/09/2025 | 14 | NR up to 55 | $8,000.00 | Charlton | 1609m | Neutral | Lochie Cook | 1:56.2 | 5 | 
 | 14.1L | $12.00 | 
| 3/9 | 15/09/2025 | 14 | NR up to 55 | $6,000.00 | Stawell | 1785m | Neutral | Lochie Cook | 1:55.6 | 2 | 
 | 9.6L | $5.50 | 
| 5/12 | 01/09/2025 | 14 | NR up to 55 | $8,000.00 | Terang | 1680m | Neutral | Amy Day | 1:55.3 | 6 | 
 | 10.8L | $101.00 | 
| 2/4 | 02/02/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Hamilton | 2160m | L C Cook | 0 | 
 | 8.5L | $0.00 | ||
| 2/3 | 08/05/2023 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Horsham | 2200m | M J Bellman | 0 | 
 | 7L | $0.00 | 

Driver: Mark Phillips
Stats
Comments
Well beaten last start by Grinning Beach Boy, a rival who she faces again; was restrained, when 40 metres ninth at Ararat over 2195m in a NR up to 52 race on October 27. Unlikely to threaten.
Last Starts 4 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price | 
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9/10 | 27/10/2025 | 8 | NR up to 52 | $6,000.00 | Ararat | 2195m | Neutral | Jackie Barker | 1:58.3 | 4 | 
 | 41.3L | $26.00 | 
| 8/10 | 19/10/2025 | 14 | NR up to 55 | $4,500.00 | Gawler | 2070m | Neutral | Gaita Pullicino | 1:56.4 | 5 | 
 | 16.8L | $71.00 | 
| 2/8 | 05/10/2025 | 8 | NR 48 to 57 | $4,500.00 | Kapunda | 1800m | Neutral | Gaita Pullicino | 1:57.4 | 1 | 
 | 12.5L | $23.00 | 
| 8/8 | 27/09/2025 | 5 | NR 43 to 48 | $7,000.00 | Port Pirie | 2050m | Neutral | Gaita Pullicino | 1:58.1 | 4 | 
 | 28.6L | $19.00 | 
| 9/9 | 22/09/2025 | 9 | NR 47 to 54 | $3,500.00 | Globe Derby | 1800m | Neutral | Gaita Pullicino | 1:59.7 | 1 | 
 | 27.6L | $16.00 | 
| 6/6 | 13/09/2025 | 12 | NR 48 to 57 | $4,500.00 | Globe Derby | 1800m | Neutral | Gaita Pullicino | 2:00.0 | 2 | 
 | 15.3L | $13.00 | 
| 4/6 | 22/09/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Mount Gambier | 1780m | M A Phillips | 0 | 
 | 1L | $0.00 | ||
| 3/4 | 05/11/2023 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Mount Gambier | 1780m | Richard Shepherd | 0 | 
 | 6L | $0.00 | 

Driver: David Drury
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First up. At the last run she was well back in the run when 4th (Fr6) over 2190m at this track, at the bell was leading 0.2m 2WNC beaten 11 m by Miki Steamed Home (2:43.30) in NR 46 to 53 on May 27 at $5.50. Draws for a good return.
Last Starts 157 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price | 
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/6 | 27/05/2025 | 10 | NR 46 to 53 | $4,500.00 | Mount Gambier | 2190m | Neutral | David Drury | 2:00.0 | 6 | 
 | 11.8L | $5.50 | 
| 5/9 | 17/05/2025 | 8 | NR 50 to 57 GROUP | $7,000.00 | Globe Derby | 1800m | Neutral | David Drury | 1:57.7 | 2 | 
 | 10.0L | $10.00 | 
| 4/11 | 09/05/2025 | 10 | NR 56 to 64 | $7,000.00 | Hamilton | 1660m | Neutral | David Drury | 1:53.8 | 3 | 
 | 8.8L | $51.00 | 
| 2/6 | 29/04/2025 | 10 | NR 47 to 54 | $4,500.00 | Mount Gambier | 1780m | Neutral | David Drury | 1:58.2 | 1 | 
 | 6.5L | $6.00 | 
| 5/10 | 19/04/2025 | 18 | NR 47 to 54 GROUP | $7,000.00 | Globe Derby | 2230m | Neutral | David Drury | 2:00.8 | 1 | 
 | 19.4L | $9.00 | 
| 4/6 | 01/04/2025 | 6 | NR 47 to 54 GROUP | $4,500.00 | Mount Gambier | 1780m | Neutral | David Drury | 2:01.0 | 2 | 
 | 0.3L | $7.50 | 
| 1/4 | 27/11/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Mount Gambier | 1780m | Richard Shepherd | 0 | 
 | 3L | $0.00 | ||
| 5/6 | 13/11/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Mount Gambier | 1780m | Richard Shepherd | 0 | 
 | 0.2L | $0.00 | 

Driver: Jayson Finnis
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Last start won by 3.5 m after showing early speed, (Fr5) at Ararat (2:41.30) beating Asmileandawinx in NR up to 52 on October 27 at $5. Big chance again.
Last Starts 4 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price | 
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/10 | 27/10/2025 | 7 | NR up to 52 | $6,000.00 | Ararat | 2195m | Neutral | Michael Bellman | 1:58.3 | 5 | 
 | 3.6L | $5.00 | 
| 3/8 | 20/10/2025 | 14 | NR 50 to 56 | $6,000.00 | Terang | 2180m | Neutral | Michael Bellman | 2:00.3 | 5 | 
 | 2.6L | $17.00 | 
| 6/12 | 06/10/2025 | 7 | NR 50 to 55 | $6,000.00 | Horsham | 1700m | Neutral | Michael Bellman | 1:57.2 | 3 | 
 | 8.5L | $6.50 | 
| 10/12 | 29/09/2025 | 7 | NR up to 55 | $8,000.00 | Charlton | 1609m | Neutral | Michael Bellman | 1:56.2 | 4 | 
 | 14.3L | $14.00 | 
| 1/10 | 22/09/2025 | 7 | NR up to 55 | $6,000.00 | Maryborough | 1690m | Neutral | Michael Bellman | 1:57.9 | 4 | 
 | 2.6L | $15.00 | 
| 6/9 | 15/09/2025 | 14 | NR up to 55 | $6,000.00 | Stawell | 1785m | Neutral | Michael Bellman | 1:55.6 | 7 | 
 | 14.5L | $12.00 | 
| 1/4 | 06/03/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Mount Gambier | 1780m | M A Phillips | 0 | 
 | 15L | $0.00 | ||
| 1/3 | 13/08/2023 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Mount Gambier | 1780m | B M Howard | 0 | 
 | 30L | $0.00 | 

Driver: Andrew Clarke
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Comments
Didn't do much at the last run, 6th (Fr3) over 2230m after showing early speed at Globe Derby Park, beaten 6 m by Boulder City (2:45.80) in NR 52 to 61 on September 20 at $126. Before that 5th (Fr5) over 1800m at Globe Derby Park was 4th-5.8 at the bell, beaten 7 m by Harro Hill (2:14.20) in NR 48 to 57 on September 13 at $26. Must improve sharply.
Last Starts 41 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price | 
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/9 | 20/09/2025 | 7 | NR 52 to 61 | $7,000.00 | Globe Derby | 2230m | Neutral | Andrew Clarke | 1:59.6 | 3 | 
 | 6.7L | $126.00 | 
| 5/6 | 13/09/2025 | 5 | NR 48 to 57 | $4,500.00 | Globe Derby | 1800m | Neutral | Andrew Clarke | 2:00.0 | 5 | 
 | 7.8L | $26.00 | 
| 9/10 | 08/09/2025 | 16 | NR 53 to 60 | $7,000.00 | Globe Derby | 1800m | Neutral | Andrew Clarke | 1:58.7 | 6 | 
 | 23.1L | $81.00 | 
| 6/9 | 23/08/2025 | 7 | NR 54 to 64 | $4,500.00 | Globe Derby | 1800m | Neutral | Andrew Clarke | 1:58.5 | 3 | 
 | 10.6L | $23.00 | 
| 4/8 | 16/08/2025 | 12 | NR 45 to 51 | $7,000.00 | Globe Derby | 2230m | Neutral | Andrew Clarke | 1:59.1 | 7 | 
 | 29.5L | $41.00 | 
| 4/8 | 04/08/2025 | 14 | NR 51 to 59 | $4,500.00 | Globe Derby | 1800m | Neutral | Andrew Clarke | 1:59.4 | 1 | 
 | 12.0L | $3.40 | 
| 1/4 | 06/10/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Mount Gambier | 1780m | A J Clarke | 0 | 
 | 80L | $0.00 | ||
| 3/6 | 22/09/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Mount Gambier | 1780m | A J Clarke | 0 | 
 | 3L | $0.00 | 

Driver: Hannah Lewis
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Comments
Last start 4th (Fr7) over 1680m after showing early speed and racing wide at Terang was 2nd-2.6 at the bell, beaten a head by Gunforhire (2:00.50) in NR 57 to 64 on October 20 at $5. Before that, 4th (Sr2) over 2240m at Melton, beaten 11 m by New Shuffle (2:42.50) in 0W/15 0K stake on September 27 at $13. Top chance.
Last Starts 11 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price | 
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/8 | 20/10/2025 | 23 | NR 57 to 64 | $7,000.00 | Terang | 1680m | Neutral | Jackie Barker | 1:55.4 | 7 | 
 | 0.2L | $5.00 | 
| 4/10 | 27/09/2025 | 9 | 0W/15 0K stake | $15,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Jackie Barker | 1:56.7 | 2 | 
 | 11.2L | $13.00 | 
| 1/9 | 18/09/2025 | 12 | 0W/15 0K stake | $8,000.00 | Ballarat | 2200m | Neutral | Jackie Barker | 1:57.8 | 6 | 
 | 1.6L | $5.50 | 
| 11/12 | 06/09/2025 | 35 | 0W/15 0K stake | $15,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Matthew Craven | 1:54.5 | 7 | 
 | 11.0L | $41.00 | 
| 3/11 | 02/08/2025 | 19 | 0W/15 0K stake | $15,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Jackie Barker | 1:56.6 | 4 | 
 | 6.8L | $12.00 | 
| 2/4 | 28/07/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Maryborough | 2190m | Jackie Barker | 0 | 
 | 21L | $0.00 | ||
| 1/11 | 14/07/2025 | 7 | NR 56 to 64 | $7,000.00 | Hamilton | 2160m | W | Jackie Barker | 1:57.3 | 3 | 
 | 0.2L | $2.10 | 
| 2/4 | 26/03/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Hamilton | 2106m | Jackie Barker | 0 | 
 | 6L | $0.00 | 

Driver: Jackie Barker
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Comments
Two back was beaten by 7 m finishing seventh after showing early speed, behind Shifu at Terang over 2180m in a NR 50 to 56 on October 20 at $7. Then a handy effort when beaten by 1.4 m finishing second after being driven well back, behind Major Blitz at Ararat over 1790m in a NR 53 to 58 on October 27 at $15. Chance to break through.
Last Starts 4 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price | 
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/9 | 27/10/2025 | 7 | NR 53 to 58 | $6,000.00 | Ararat | 1790m | Neutral | Jackie Barker | 1:58.0 | 5 | 
 | 1.4L | $15.00 | 
| 7/8 | 20/10/2025 | 14 | NR 50 to 56 | $6,000.00 | Terang | 2180m | Neutral | Jackie Barker | 2:00.3 | 4 | 
 | 7.8L | $7.00 | 
| 2/12 | 06/10/2025 | 7 | NR 50 to 55 | $6,000.00 | Horsham | 1700m | Neutral | Jackie Barker | 1:57.2 | 3 | 
 | 1.1L | $19.00 | 
| 4/12 | 29/09/2025 | 7 | NR up to 55 | $8,000.00 | Charlton | 1609m | Neutral | Jackie Barker | 1:56.2 | 2 | 
 | 9.0L | $13.00 | 
| 4/10 | 22/09/2025 | 7 | NR up to 55 | $6,000.00 | Maryborough | 1690m | Neutral | Jackie Barker | 1:57.9 | 3 | 
 | 4.9L | $7.00 | 
| 4/9 | 15/09/2025 | 7 | NR up to 55 | $6,000.00 | Stawell | 1785m | Neutral | Jackie Barker | 1:55.6 | 6 | 
 | 10.5L | $4.40 | 
| 1/3 | 20/03/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Mount Gambier | 1780m | J Finnis | 0 | 
 | 40L | $0.00 | ||
| 2/4 | 29/09/2023 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Horsham | 2200m | M J Bellman | 0 | 
 | 16L | $0.00 |