Mount Gambier Race 3 - Maureen Aston Pace
WATCH IT HAPPEN (2) finished ninth last start, beaten 19 metres at Ballarat over 2200m. Likely to get all the favours from this nice draw. Finds a suitable assignment and will be a major force. MAJORHOLENMYPOCKET (1) has not raced for 15 months. Looks forward enough for this return after winning in a recent trial. Has the benefit of a good draw and is well-placed to take this out from the coveted pegs draw. FAMOUS LABEL (6) finished third last start over 1780m at this track. Generally runs very well at this circuit so can play a big role. GRINNING REACTOR (7) is the best of the rest after finishing fourth over 1780m at this course last time out. One for the multiples.

Driver: Mark Phillips
Stats
Comments
First up. At the last run she was driven from back in the field when 9th (Fr4) over 1609m after racing wide at Gawler beaten 25 m by Tell A Tall Story (1:57.90) in NR up to 40 on September 2 2024 at $6.50. Bold showing expected while fresh.
Last Starts 8 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/3 | 23/11/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Mount Gambier | 1780m | Steven Fennell | 0 |
| 2L | $0.00 | ||
| 9/10 | 02/09/2024 | 9 | NR up to 40 | $4,500.00 | Gawler | 1609m | Neutral | Kevin Weidenbach | 1:57.9 | 4 |
| 27.2L | $6.50 |
| 3/8 | 24/08/2024 | 7 | NR up to 40 | $4,500.00 | Port Pirie | 2050m | Neutral | D B Hill | 2:02.0 | 3 |
| 2.2L | $5.50 |
| 3/7 | 17/08/2024 | 5 | NR up to 40 | $4,500.00 | Port Pirie | 1609m | Neutral | D B Hill | 2:01.5 | 2 |
| 12.6L | $3.30 |
| 4/10 | 12/08/2024 | 16 | NR up to 40 GROUP | $4,500.00 | Gawler | 1609m | Neutral | Gaita Pullicino | 1:57.2 | 2 |
| 7.9L | $8.00 |
| 2/10 | 27/07/2024 | 5 | NR up to 40 GROUP | $4,500.00 | Port Pirie | 2050m | Neutral | D B Hill | 2:03.0 | 2 |
| 10.6L | $11.00 |
| 7/10 | 22/07/2024 | 7 | NR up to 40 | $4,500.00 | Gawler | 2070m | Neutral | S A Loone | 1:59.9 | 2 |
| 37.9L | $71.00 |
| 1/4 | 06/03/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Mount Gambier | 1780m | M A Phillips | 0 |
| 1L | $0.00 |

Driver: Chris Walsh
Stats
Comments
Last start surrendered the lead and finished 9th (Fr1) over 2200m after showing early pace at Ballarat beaten 19 m by Montana Pride (2:40.60) in 4yo+ NR up to 55 on November 27 at $34. The start before 8th (Fr5) over 2190m after showing early speed at Maryborough beaten 23 m by Written In Silk (2:40.70) in NR up to 49 on November 17 at $41. Better than last start and can 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9/10 | 27/11/2025 | 10 | NR up to 55 | $6,000.00 | Ballarat | 2200m | Neutral | Rory Coverdale | 1:57.5 | 1 |
| 19.4L | $34.00 |
| 8/11 | 17/11/2025 | 8 | NR up to 49 | $7,000.00 | Maryborough | 2190m | Neutral | Grace Bilney | 1:58.1 | 5 |
| 23.7L | $41.00 |
| 5/10 | 09/11/2025 | 9 | NR up to 52 | $8,000.00 | St Arnaud | 2150m | Neutral | Hannah Parish | 2:00.4 | 2 |
| 4.3L | $71.00 |
| 5/7 | 31/10/2025 | 4 | NR 41 to 47 | $4,500.00 | Mount Gambier | 1780m | Neutral | Hannah Parish | 1:57.1 | 2 |
| 18.1L | $9.50 |
| 7/10 | 27/10/2025 | 7 | NR up to 52 | $6,000.00 | Ararat | 2195m | Neutral | Hannah Parish | 1:58.3 | 3 |
| 33.2L | $81.00 |
| 7/9 | 20/10/2025 | 7 | NR up to 55 | $8,000.00 | Terang | 2180m | Neutral | Hannah Parish | 2:00.2 | 2 |
| 27.8L | $81.00 |
| 2/3 | 10/05/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bacchus Marsh | 1940m | Darren Pace | 0 |
| 5L | $0.00 | ||
| 7/8 | 29/04/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Melton | 1720m | Good | Jordan Leedham | 0 |
| 66.9L | $0.00 |

Driver: Jackie Barker
Stats
Comments
Didn't do much at the last run, was well back in the run when 10th (Fr2) over 2150m at St Arnaud beaten 25 m by Zwick (2:44.40) in NR up to 45 on November 9 at $101. Before that 7th (Fr4) over 2195m at Ararat, beaten 15 m by One Off (2:49.10) in NR up to 37 on October 27 at $3.90. This looks tough.
Last Starts 22 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10/10 | 09/11/2025 | 13 | NR up to 45 | $4,000.00 | St Arnaud | 2150m | Neutral | Rod Barker | 2:03.0 | 2 |
| 25.7L | $101.00 |
| 7/8 | 27/10/2025 | 11 | NR up to 37 | $4,000.00 | Ararat | 2195m | Neutral | Michael Bellman | 2:04.0 | 4 |
| 15.6L | $3.90 |
| 7/12 | 16/10/2025 | 10 | NR up to 42 | $4,000.00 | Ballarat | 1710m | Neutral | Rod Barker | 1:57.4 | 5 |
| 13.1L | $101.00 |
| 5/9 | 06/10/2025 | 14 | NR up to 39 | $4,000.00 | Horsham | 1700m | Neutral | Rod Barker | 2:00.6 | 4 |
| 10.4L | $23.00 |
| 6/11 | 22/09/2025 | 14 | NR up to 39 | $4,000.00 | Maryborough | 2190m | Neutral | Rod Barker | 2:01.7 | 2 |
| 15.2L | $81.00 |
| 7/12 | 08/09/2025 | 7 | NR up to 42 | $4,000.00 | Maryborough | 2190m | Neutral | Rod Barker | 2:00.4 | 5 |
| 17.9L | $151.00 |
| 3/5 | 26/01/2022 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Stawell | 2180m | J H Barker | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 | ||
| 5/5 | 23/06/2019 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Hamilton | 1660m | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 |

Driver: Jayson Finnis
Stats
Comments
Last start was well back in the run when 7th (Fr2) over 1780m after showing early speed at this track beaten 30 m by Hilldale Sunrise (2:10.90) in NR up to 40 on November 18 at $10. At the run before 5th (Sr2) over 1780m at this track, beaten 11 m by Champagne Walsh (2:10.80) in NR up to 40 GROUP on October 31 at $41. This looks a more suitable assignment.
Last Starts 13 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/9 | 18/11/2025 | 18 | NR up to 40 | $3,000.00 | Mount Gambier | 1780m | Neutral | Lochie Cook | 1:58.3 | 2 |
| 29.8L | $10.00 |
| 5/9 | 31/10/2025 | 136 | NR up to 40 GROUP | $4,500.00 | Mount Gambier | 1780m | Neutral | Lochie Cook | 1:58.3 | 2 |
| 11.5L | $41.00 |
| 6/7 | 17/06/2025 | 14 | NR up to 40 | $3,000.00 | Mount Gambier | 1780m | Neutral | H Lewis | 2:00.9 | 1 |
| 15.0L | $15.00 |
| 5/8 | 03/06/2025 | 7 | 2 Lifetime Wins | $4,500.00 | Mount Gambier | 1780m | Neutral | H Lewis | 2:02.4 | 1 |
| 19.0L | $41.00 |
| 8/8 | 27/05/2025 | 14 | 2 Lifetime Wins | $4,500.00 | Mount Gambier | 1780m | Neutral | H Lewis | 2:03.6 | 3 |
| 38.5L | $26.00 |
| 6/7 | 13/05/2025 | 14 | NR up to 42 GROUP | $4,500.00 | Mount Gambier | 2190m | Neutral | Jayson Finnis | 2:02.9 | 1 |
| 18.5L | $11.00 |
| 1/2 | 07/05/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Mount Gambier | 1780m | Jayson Finnis | 0 |
| 0.3L | $0.00 | ||
| 2/4 | 30/10/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Mount Gambier | 1780m | J Finnis | 0 |
| 0.3L | $0.00 |

Driver: Lochie Cook
Stats
Comments
Tired badly when resuming on November 18 at this track behind Grinning Beach Boy over 2190m NR 45 to 52. Prefer others.
Last Starts 13 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/8 | 18/11/2025 | 106 | NR 45 to 52 | $4,500.00 | Mount Gambier | 2190m | Neutral | Lochie Cook | 2:00.7 | 2 |
| 45.5L | $151.00 |
| 9/9 | 04/08/2025 | 21 | NR 50 to 55 | $6,000.00 | Terang | 1680m | Neutral | Matthew Craven | 1:56.4 | 1 |
| 51.9L | $151.00 |
| 12/12 | 14/07/2025 | 41 | NR up to 49 | $4,000.00 | Hamilton | 1660m | W | Lochie Cook | 1:58.5 | 4 |
| 19.2L | $101.00 |
| 8/9 | 03/06/2025 | 7 | NR up to 40 GROUP | $4,500.00 | Mount Gambier | 1780m | Neutral | Lochie Cook | 2:02.9 | 5 |
| 5.6L | $9.50 |
| 4/9 | 27/05/2025 | 14 | NR up to 40 | $4,500.00 | Mount Gambier | 1780m | Neutral | Lochie Cook | 2:01.8 | 2 |
| 7.1L | $2.60 |
| 6/6 | 13/05/2025 | 14 | NR 43 to 49 | $4,500.00 | Mount Gambier | 1780m | Neutral | Lochie Cook | 2:00.3 | 5 |
| 31.7L | $151.00 |
| 5/6 | 13/11/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Mount Gambier | 1780m | Mal Phillips | 0 |
| 8L | $0.00 | ||
| 2/5 | 30/10/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Mount Gambier | 1780m | Mal Phillips | 0 |
| 10L | $0.00 |

Driver: Michael Bellman
Stats
Comments
Second-up here following a spell. Good run when 3rd (Sr3) over 1780m at this track beaten 2.75 m by We Favour Rosie (2:14.00) in NR up to 44 on November 18 at $51. Another big run is on the cards.
Last Starts 13 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/9 | 18/11/2025 | 154 | NR up to 44 | $4,500.00 | Mount Gambier | 1780m | Neutral | Michael Bellman | 2:01.2 | 3 |
| 2.8L | $51.00 |
| 1/7 | 17/06/2025 | 6 | NR up to 40 | $3,000.00 | Mount Gambier | 1780m | Neutral | Michael Bellman | 2:00.9 | 5 |
| 0.3L | $5.00 |
| 8/8 | 11/06/2025 | 8 | NR up to 39 | $5,000.00 | Horsham | 2200m | Neutral | Chris Svanosio | 2:01.7 | 2 |
| 32.5L | $2.80 |
| 9/9 | 03/06/2025 | 7 | NR up to 40 GROUP | $4,500.00 | Mount Gambier | 1780m | Neutral | Jackie Barker | 2:02.9 | 1 |
| 7.1L | $3.00 |
| 1/9 | 27/05/2025 | 14 | NR up to 45 | $4,500.00 | Mount Gambier | 1780m | Neutral | Jackie Barker | 2:00.7 | 5 |
| 0.1L | $7.50 |
| 2/8 | 13/05/2025 | 14 | NR up to 42 GROUP | $4,500.00 | Mount Gambier | 2190m | Neutral | Jackie Barker | 2:04.0 | 5 |
| 1.6L | $1.90 |
| 3/5 | 10/07/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Hamilton | 1660m | Jackie Barker | 0 |
| 13.5L | $0.00 | ||
| 4/5 | 11/12/2023 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Horsham | 2200m | M J Bellman | 0 |
| 0.2L | $0.00 |

Driver: Brent Howard
Stats
Comments
Last start 4th (Fr3) over 1780m at this track beaten 18 m by Malani Joh (2:11.30) in 2 LIFETIME WINS on November 18 at $10. At his previous start was driven from back in the field when 5th (Fr2) over 1780m at this track beaten 25 m by Colossal Hope (2:09.30) in 2 LIFETIME WINS on October 31 at $34. In the mix with further improvement to come on the latest run.
Last Starts 13 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/6 | 18/11/2025 | 18 | 2 LIFETIME WINS | $3,000.00 | Mount Gambier | 1780m | Neutral | B M Howard | 1:58.7 | 3 |
| 18.6L | $10.00 |
| 5/5 | 31/10/2025 | 132 | 2 LIFETIME WINS | $4,500.00 | Mount Gambier | 1780m | Neutral | B M Howard | 1:56.9 | 2 |
| 25.5L | $34.00 |
| 7/9 | 21/06/2025 | 4 | NR up to 43 | $7,000.00 | Globe Derby | 1800m | Neutral | B M Howard | 2:01.2 | 4 |
| 10.4L | $151.00 |
| 3/7 | 17/06/2025 | 14 | NR up to 40 | $3,000.00 | Mount Gambier | 1780m | Neutral | B M Howard | 2:00.9 | 3 |
| 1.4L | $7.50 |
| 4/8 | 03/06/2025 | 7 | 2 Lifetime Wins | $4,500.00 | Mount Gambier | 1780m | Neutral | B M Howard | 2:02.4 | 5 |
| 3.3L | $71.00 |
| 6/9 | 27/05/2025 | 14 | NR up to 40 | $4,500.00 | Mount Gambier | 1780m | Neutral | G M Howard | 2:01.8 | 1 |
| 12.6L | $41.00 |
| 3/4 | 07/05/2023 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Mount Gambier | 1780m | B M Howard | 0 |
| 18L | $0.00 | ||
| 3/3 | 08/03/2023 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Mount Gambier | 1780m | B M Howard | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 |