Mount Gambier Race 2 - 2026 Matthews Petroleum Mount Gambier Gold Cup (Heat 2) (Sky 2)
CASE FORTY EIGHT (1) is a quality gelding who has managed three wins and three minor placings from six starts this time in work. Went back last start then worked home in good style to salute by 1.1 metres at Ararat over 1790m, his second win in a row. Likely to get all the favours from this nice draw. This doesn't look as hard so he is in the right race to win again. ROBLEN RANGER (2) scored last time out by a head in a far better performance at Hamilton over 2160m. Has the ability to take care of this field. ROCKABILLY RINGO (10) ended last prep with a win at Globe Derby Park over 2230m four-and-a-half months ago. Capable of a forward showing while fresh. KEAYANG PAYTON (4) won the only time she raced here and is proven fresh.

Driver: Mark Phillips
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Six-year-old gelding is racing in fine form. Won his last two outings at Ararat and Hamilton. Last start was well back before the turn; won by 1.1 m as favourite (Sr4) at Ararat (2:12.10) beating Shiralee in NR up to 50 on February 27 at $2.60 at the bell was 9th-10.9. Bold showing expected again.
Last Starts 7 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/11 | 27/02/2026 | 4 | NR up to 50 | $8,000.00 | Ararat | 1790m | Neutral | Jason Lee | 1:58.7 | 4 |
| 1.1L | $2.60 |
| 1/8 | 23/02/2026 | 6 | NR up to 50 | $6,000.00 | Hamilton | 1660m | Neutral | Jason Lee | 1:56.4 | 2 |
| 2.3L | $2.10 |
| 2/9 | 17/02/2026 | 14 | NR 40 to 44 GROUP | $3,500.00 | Mount Gambier | 1780m | Neutral | Mark Phillips | 1:56.8 | 4 |
| 2.1L | $3.50 |
| 1/4 | 08/02/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Mount Gambier | 2190m | Steven Fennell | 0 |
| 1L | $0.00 | ||
| 2/9 | 03/02/2026 | 8 | NR up to 42 | $5,000.00 | Mount Gambier | 2190m | Neutral | Mark Phillips | 1:59.5 | 6 |
| 0.3L | $2.30 |
| 2/12 | 26/01/2026 | 6 | NR up to 49 | $7,000.00 | Terang | 2180m | Fast | Glen Craven | 1:58.6 | 6 |
| 0.3L | $13.00 |
| 1/8 | 20/01/2026 | 169 | NR up to 49 | $5,000.00 | Mount Gambier | 2190m | Neutral | Mark Phillips | 2:02.5 | 1 |
| 6.0L | $21.00 |
| 1/3 | 14/01/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Mount Gambier | 1780m | Mark Phillips | 0 |
| 18L | $0.00 |

Driver: David Drury
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Last start raced on the speed and boxed on steadily; won by a head after showing early speed, (Fr6) at Hamilton (2:38.60) beating Mister Americano in NR up to 55 on February 23 at $31 at the bell was 2nd-3.3. Bold showing expected again.
Last Starts 11 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/8 | 23/02/2026 | 6 | NR up to 55 | $6,000.00 | Hamilton | 2160m | Neutral | David Drury | 1:58.2 | 6 |
| 0.2L | $31.00 |
| 7/9 | 17/02/2026 | 8 | NR 40 to 44 GROUP | $5,000.00 | Mount Gambier | 1780m | Neutral | David Drury | 1:58.4 | 5 |
| 12.0L | $3.10 |
| 1/11 | 09/02/2026 | 6 | NR 38 to 42 | $5,000.00 | Stawell | 2180m | Neutral | David Drury | 1:59.0 | 3 |
| 0.2L | $2.70 |
| 1/9 | 03/02/2026 | 14 | NR up to 42 | $5,000.00 | Mount Gambier | 2190m | Neutral | David Drury | 1:59.5 | 2 |
| 0.3L | $9.00 |
| 6/6 | 20/01/2026 | 9 | NR up to 40 GROUP | $3,500.00 | Mount Gambier | 1780m | Neutral | David Drury | 2:00.4 | 6 |
| 32.5L | $3.70 |
| 4/12 | 11/01/2026 | 6 | NR up to 45 | $4,000.00 | Hamilton | 1660m | Fast | David Drury | 1:57.2 | 5 |
| 2.1L | $2.80 |
| 2/7 | 11/11/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Terang | 2180m | Hannah Lewis | 0 |
| 1L | $0.00 | ||
| 3/3 | 18/03/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Geelong | 2100m | P A Warnock | 0 |
| 1.5L | $0.00 |

Driver: Rory Coverdale
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Finding it hard to put a couple of good runs together. Last start was was well back in the run when 3rd (Fr7) over 1790m at Ararat, at the bell was 11th-16.8 beaten 7 m by Neds Beach (2:12.00) in NR up to 40 on February 27 at $21. Before that beaten 10 metres, sixth at this track over 1780m NR 40 to 44 GROUP on February 17. Facing a tough assignment this time around.
Last Starts 7 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/11 | 27/02/2026 | 10 | NR up to 40 | $4,000.00 | Ararat | 1790m | Neutral | Rory Coverdale | 1:58.7 | 7 |
| 7.8L | $21.00 |
| 6/9 | 17/02/2026 | 14 | NR 40 to 44 GROUP | $5,000.00 | Mount Gambier | 1780m | Neutral | Rory Coverdale | 1:58.4 | 2 |
| 10.9L | $51.00 |
| 1/6 | 03/02/2026 | 14 | NR up to 42 | $3,500.00 | Mount Gambier | 2190m | Neutral | Rory Coverdale | 2:06.8 | 1 |
| 0.3L | $5.00 |
| 6/9 | 20/01/2026 | 200 | NR up to 40 GROUP | $5,000.00 | Mount Gambier | 1780m | Neutral | Rory Coverdale | 2:01.3 | 2 |
| 23.1L | $8.50 |
| 4/6 | 06/01/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Terang | 2180m | Rory Coverdale | 0 |
| 2L | $0.00 | ||
| 6/8 | 04/07/2025 | 7 | NR up to 49 | $4,000.00 | Mildura | 2190m | Neutral | Mark Riseley | 2:01.6 | 5 |
| 67.0L | $41.00 |
| 6/9 | 27/06/2025 | 14 | NR up to 49 | $4,000.00 | Mildura | 2190m | Neutral | Lochie Cook | 2:02.0 | 4 |
| 28.5L | $17.00 |
| 2/5 | 16/06/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Mildura | 1790m | Mark Riseley | 0 |
| 10L | $0.00 |

Driver: Lochie Cook
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Resumes. Finished off last campaign when sixth after being driven well back, behind Lou Easyana at Terang over 2180m in a NR up to 55 on December 22 at $14. Will make her presence felt while fresh.
Last Starts 74 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/7 | 22/12/2025 | 7 | NR up to 55 | $8,000.00 | Terang | 2180m | Neutral | Lochie Cook | 1:58.8 | 6 |
| 17.9L | $14.00 |
| 7/11 | 15/12/2025 | 8 | NR up to 55 | $6,000.00 | Maryborough | 2190m | Neutral | Lochie Cook | 1:57.2 | 2 |
| 23.6L | $10.00 |
| 9/11 | 07/12/2025 | 223 | NR 56 to 64 | $8,000.00 | Horsham | 1700m | Neutral | Lochie Cook | 1:55.5 | 2 |
| 31.5L | $5.00 |
| 2/6 | 25/11/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Terang | 2180m | Glen Craven | 0 |
| 3L | $0.00 | ||
| 4/6 | 11/11/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Terang | 2180m | Lochie Cook | 0 |
| 0.2L | $0.00 | ||
| 6/10 | 28/04/2025 | 12 | NR 56 to 64 | $7,000.00 | Terang | 2180m | Neutral | Glen Craven | 1:57.2 | 4 |
| 26.0L | $26.00 |
| 1/10 | 16/04/2025 | 14 | NR 50 to 55 | $6,000.00 | Bendigo | 1650m | Neutral | Jason Lee | 1:54.5 | 1 |
| 2.8L | $5.50 |
| 2/10 | 02/04/2025 | 7 | NR 50 to 55 | $6,000.00 | Maryborough | 1690m | Neutral | Jason Lee | 1:53.5 | 2 |
| 10.1L | $7.00 |

Driver: Chris Walsh
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Well beaten last start by Roblen Ranger, who he meets again; when 20 metres sixth at this track over 2190m in a NR up to 42 race on February 3. This will fully test.
Last Starts 31 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/9 | 03/02/2026 | 8 | NR up to 42 | $5,000.00 | Mount Gambier | 2190m | Neutral | Chris Walsh | 1:59.5 | 2 |
| 20.1L | $16.00 |
| 6/10 | 26/01/2026 | 6 | NR 45 to 50 | $6,000.00 | Terang | 2180m | Fast | Chris Walsh | 1:57.7 | 2 |
| 21.6L | $18.00 |
| 7/8 | 20/01/2026 | 9 | NR up to 49 | $5,000.00 | Mount Gambier | 2190m | Neutral | Chris Walsh | 2:02.5 | 3 |
| 16.4L | $8.50 |
| 8/12 | 11/01/2026 | 6 | NR up to 51 | $8,000.00 | Hamilton | 1660m | Fast | Chris Walsh | 1:56.8 | 6 |
| 21.1L | $26.00 |
| 4/8 | 05/01/2026 | 6 | NR 46 to 50 | $6,000.00 | Horsham | 2200m | Neutral | Chris Walsh | 1:58.7 | 3 |
| 16.9L | $13.00 |
| 4/9 | 30/12/2025 | 8 | NR up to 51 | $4,500.00 | Mount Gambier | 1780m | Neutral | D K Douglas | 1:59.4 | 1 |
| 7.3L | $9.50 |
| 3/8 | 24/09/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Albion Park | 1660m | Good | A P Richardson | 0 |
| 4L | $0.00 | |
| 3/3 | 04/08/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Maryborough | 2190m | T Xiriha | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 |

Driver: Hannah Lewis
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Won three starts back at Terang over 2180m NR up to 49 on January 26. Last start surrendered the lead and finished 4th (Fr3) over 1780m after showing early pace at this track, beaten 8 m by Spook Crocker (2:11.00) in NR 40 to 44 GROUP on February 17 at $11. Better than recent form suggests; watch for a better run.
Last Starts 17 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/9 | 17/02/2026 | 14 | NR 40 to 44 GROUP | $5,000.00 | Mount Gambier | 1780m | Neutral | H Lewis | 1:58.4 | 3 |
| 8.1L | $11.00 |
| 7/8 | 03/02/2026 | 8 | NR 43 to 49 | $5,000.00 | Mount Gambier | 1780m | Neutral | H Lewis | 1:57.9 | 2 |
| 14.7L | $12.00 |
| 1/12 | 26/01/2026 | 6 | NR up to 49 | $7,000.00 | Terang | 2180m | Fast | H Lewis | 1:58.6 | 1 |
| 0.3L | $34.00 |
| 3/8 | 20/01/2026 | 9 | NR up to 49 | $5,000.00 | Mount Gambier | 2190m | Neutral | H Lewis | 2:02.5 | 1 |
| 7.0L | $5.50 |
| 0/12 | 11/01/2026 | 12 | NR up to 51 | $8,000.00 | Hamilton | 1660m | Fast | Lochie Cook | 1:56.8 | 3 |
| 99.0L | $41.00 |
| 2/3 | 04/01/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Mount Gambier | 2190m | Mal Phillips | 0 |
| 5L | $0.00 | ||
| 2/9 | 30/12/2025 | 14 | NR up to 51 | $4,500.00 | Mount Gambier | 1780m | Neutral | H Lewis | 2:00.9 | 3 |
| 5.0L | $4.80 |
| 2/4 | 10/12/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Mount Gambier | 1780m | Mal Phillips | 0 |
| 12L | $0.00 |

Driver: Michael Bellman
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Comments
Last start 5th (Fr1) over 2160m at Hamilton, at the bell was 5th-7.7 beaten 8 m by The Steel Dragon (2:38.00) in NR 56 to 64 on February 23 at $18. At his previous start 5th (Fr1) over 2180m at Terang, at the bell was 4th-4.2 beaten 8 m by Keayang Wasabi (2:41.90) in NR 56 to 64 on February 13 at $16. Encouraging effort last start and is open to further improvement.
Last Starts 11 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/8 | 23/02/2026 | 10 | NR 56 to 64 | $7,000.00 | Hamilton | 2160m | Neutral | H Lewis | 1:57.7 | 1 |
| 8.7L | $18.00 |
| 5/7 | 13/02/2026 | 10 | NR 56 to 64 | $7,000.00 | Terang | 2180m | Neutral | Lochie Cook | 1:59.5 | 1 |
| 8.5L | $16.00 |
| 4/5 | 03/02/2026 | 23 | NR 50 to 59 | $5,000.00 | Mount Gambier | 2190m | Neutral | Lochie Cook | 2:01.0 | 2 |
| 7.1L | $4.80 |
| 7/10 | 11/01/2026 | 6 | NR 56 to 64 | $7,000.00 | Hamilton | 1660m | Fast | Lochie Cook | 1:54.1 | 3 |
| 5.1L | $13.00 |
| 2/9 | 05/01/2026 | 6 | NR 56 to 64 | $7,000.00 | Horsham | 2200m | Neutral | Lochie Cook | 1:57.3 | 3 |
| 0.2L | $9.50 |
| 2/7 | 30/12/2025 | 8 | NR 52 to 59 | $4,500.00 | Mount Gambier | 2190m | Neutral | Lochie Cook | 1:59.2 | 1 |
| 1.8L | $3.40 |
| 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: Jackie Barker
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Comments
Last start 6th (Sr1) over 2160m at Hamilton, at the bell was 7th-12 beaten 13 m by The Steel Dragon (2:38.00) in NR 56 to 64 on February 23 at $26. At his previous start was well back in the run when 6th (Fr5) over 1785m at Stawell, at the bell was 7th-12.8 beaten 8 m by Wild Bull (2:07.90) in NR 56 to 64 on February 9 at $7. Will be in the finish if he finds his best.
Last Starts 11 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/8 | 23/02/2026 | 14 | NR 56 to 64 | $7,000.00 | Hamilton | 2160m | Neutral | Jackie Barker | 1:57.7 | 1 |
| 13.8L | $26.00 |
| 6/7 | 09/02/2026 | 6 | NR 56 to 64 | $7,000.00 | Stawell | 1785m | Neutral | Luke Dunne | 1:55.3 | 5 |
| 8.6L | $7.00 |
| 3/5 | 03/02/2026 | 10 | NR 50 to 59 | $5,000.00 | Mount Gambier | 2190m | Neutral | H Lewis | 2:01.0 | 3 |
| 4.7L | $15.00 |
| 9/9 | 24/01/2026 | 669 | NR 60 to 69 | $10,000.00 | Ballarat | 2200m | Neutral | Lochie Cook | 1:56.2 | 4 |
| 13.8L | $61.00 |
| 3/4 | 05/01/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Horsham | 2200m | Lochie Cook | 0 |
| 24L | $0.00 | ||
| 3/4 | 26/03/2024 | 10 | NR 55 to 64 | $4,500.00 | Mount Gambier | 1780m | Fast | J Finnis | 2:05.0 | 4 |
| 3.2L | $2.30 |
| 4/9 | 16/03/2024 | 18 | NR 52 to 64 | $13,000.00 | Mount Gambier | 2590m | Neutral | J Finnis | 2:03.0 | 4 |
| 3.6L | $6.00 |
| 1/3 | 22/02/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Mount Gambier | 1780m | J Finnis | 0 |
| 4L | $0.00 |

Driver: Matthew Horsnell
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First up. At the last run he won by 18 m as favourite after showing early speed, (Fr4) at Globe Derby Park (2:48.00) beating Dreamalittledream in 4yo+ NR up to 55 on October 25 at $2.70. Can return in winning form.
Last Starts 132 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/10 | 25/10/2025 | 6 | NR up to 55 | $20,000.00 | Globe Derby | 2230m | Neutral | Lochie Cook | 2:01.3 | 4 |
| 18.4L | $2.70 |
| 1/9 | 19/10/2025 | 50 | NR up to 55 | $4,500.00 | Gawler | 2070m | Neutral | Wayne Hill | 1:56.3 | 1 |
| 5.5L | $5.50 |
| 1/3 | 12/10/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Mount Gambier | 1780m | M D Horsnell | 0 |
| 12L | $0.00 | ||
| 8/12 | 30/08/2025 | 7 | 0W/15 0K stake | $15,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Lochie Cook | 1:54.7 | 3 |
| 8.7L | $16.00 |
| 6/12 | 23/08/2025 | 7 | 0W/15 0K stake | $15,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Jason Lee | 1:55.7 | 5 |
| 5.3L | $17.00 |
| 3/9 | 16/08/2025 | 12 | NR up to 55 | $8,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Luke Dunne | 1:55.7 | 1 |
| 11.9L | $10.00 |
| 5/7 | 04/08/2025 | 7 | NR 55 to 64 | $7,000.00 | Terang | 2180m | Neutral | Jason Lee | 2:00.1 | 4 |
| 8.9L | $7.50 |
| 2/4 | 08/04/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Terang | 2180m | Lochie Cook | 0 |
| 4L | $0.00 |