Port Pirie Race 5 - Afford Engineering Pace
ELLA KATE (9) finished third last start over 1609m at this track, beaten 3.5 metres, after a good win at Gawler the run prior. Draws out a little on the second line and may need luck at some point. Ideally placed and is sure to prove tough to beat. PERFECT GAMBLE (4) finished second at Globe Derby Park two runs ago before finishing third at her latest appearance over 1800m at Globe Derby Park, beaten 2.25 metres. Good enough to put herself in the winners' stall. BUSTNLOOSE (8) has been thereabouts of late and is a great chance to break through. Good effort last time out when he finished fourth at this track over 1609m. WELL WELL (1) cannot be left out after solid recent performances, the latest a sound second at Globe Derby Park over 1800m.

Driver: Ryan Hryhorec
Stats
Comments
Fair performance when beaten by 3 m finishing fourth behind Meet Me At The Beach at Gawler over 1609m on September 14 at $13. Then a handy effort when beaten by 9 m finishing second after a quick start, behind Meet Me At The Beach at Globe Derby Park over 1800m on September 19 at $10. A big run would not surprise.
Last Starts 1 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/10 | 19/09/2026 | 5 | NR up to 41 | $5,000.00 | Globe Derby | 1800m | Fast | Kevin Weidenbach | 1:59.1 | 1 |
| 9.6L | $10.00 |
| 4/7 | 14/09/2026 | 6 | NR up to 40 | $3,500.00 | Gawler | 1609m | Fast | Ryan Hryhorec | 2:00.3 | 3 |
| 3.2L | $13.00 |
| 5/7 | 08/09/2026 | 7 | NR up to 42 | $5,000.00 | Port Pirie | 1609m | Neutral | Kevin Weidenbach | 1:57.5 | 2 |
| 11.9L | $11.00 |
| 5/10 | 01/09/2026 | 7 | NR up to 40 | $5,000.00 | Globe Derby | 1800m | R | Ryan Hryhorec | 2:01.1 | 1 |
| 11.6L | $6.50 |
| 4/6 | 25/08/2026 | 3 | NR up to 40 | $3,500.00 | Port Pirie | 1609m | Neutral | Kevin Weidenbach | 1:58.9 | 3 |
| 13.7L | $7.00 |
| 10/10 | 22/08/2026 | 5 | NR up to 43 | $5,000.00 | Globe Derby | 1800m | Neutral | Kevin Weidenbach | 1:58.2 | 6 |
| 28.9L | $101.00 |
| 6/9 | 17/08/2026 | 7 | NR up to 46 | $3,500.00 | Gawler | 2070m | Neutral | Kevin Weidenbach | 2:00.6 | 4 |
| 23.6L | $101.00 |
| 2/4 | 20/10/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bendigo | 2150m | Ashley Manton | 0 |
| 4L | $0.00 | ||
| 8/9 | 16/10/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Shepparton | 2190m | Abby Sandersons | 0 |
| 0.2L | $0.00 |

Driver: Michael A Smith
Stats
Comments
Last start 9th (Fr1) over 1790m after showing early pace at Mildura beaten 30 m by Sneaky Philtra (2:13.70) on July 31 at $5.50. Before that, 4th (Fr5) over 1609m after showing early speed at this track, at the bell was 2nd-1 beaten 11 m by Upright (1:58.50) on July 15 at $21. Strips fitter and from an inside draw gets his chance to shine.
Last Starts 51 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9/10 | 31/07/2026 | 16 | NR up to 45 | $5,000.00 | Mildura | 1790m | Neutral | Wayne Hill | 2:00.2 | 1 |
| 31.8L | $5.50 |
| 4/8 | 15/07/2026 | 12 | NR up to 40 GROUP | $5,000.00 | Port Pirie | 1609m | Neutral | Ryan Hryhorec | 1:58.5 | 5 |
| 11.7L | $21.00 |
| 10/10 | 03/07/2026 | 13 | NR up to 45 | $5,000.00 | Mildura | 1790m | Neutral | Luke Watson | 2:01.1 | 4 |
| 65.0L | $41.00 |
| 5/6 | 20/06/2026 | 211 | NR up to 43 | $5,000.00 | Port Pirie | 1609m | W | Greg Rogers | 1:59.3 | 5 |
| 52.2L | $23.00 |
| 4/7 | 01/06/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Mildura | 1790m | Luke Watson | 0 |
| 150.26L | $0.00 | ||
| 9/9 | 21/11/2025 | 34 | NR up to 49 | $4,000.00 | Mildura | 1790m | Neutral | Corey Johnson | 1:58.8 | 3 |
| 102.9L | $16.00 |
| 7/10 | 18/10/2025 | 21 | NR up to 41 | $4,500.00 | Globe Derby | 1800m | Neutral | Ryan Hryhorec | 1:59.3 | 2 |
| 10.4L | $10.00 |
| 2/4 | 15/09/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Mildura | 2190m | Andrew Vozlic | 0 |
| 45L | $0.00 |

Driver: Kevin Weidenbach
Stats
Comments
Last start 7th (Fr1) over 1609m after showing early pace at this track beaten 30 m by Sportsflight (1:57.50) on September 8 at $19. At the start before good run despite getting well back, when 3rd (Fr5) over 1800m after racing wide at Globe Derby Park beaten 9 m by Twin Connection (2:15.40) on September 1 at $9. Sure to improve on the latest effort.
Last Starts 12 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/7 | 08/09/2026 | 7 | NR up to 42 | $5,000.00 | Port Pirie | 1609m | Neutral | M M Maguire | 1:57.5 | 1 |
| 28.5L | $19.00 |
| 3/10 | 01/09/2026 | 7 | NR up to 40 | $5,000.00 | Globe Derby | 1800m | R | Kevin Weidenbach | 2:01.1 | 5 |
| 9.7L | $9.00 |
| 6/6 | 25/08/2026 | 3 | NR up to 40 | $3,500.00 | Port Pirie | 1609m | Neutral | M M Maguire | 1:58.9 | 1 |
| 17.0L | $6.50 |
| 9/10 | 22/08/2026 | 7 | NR up to 43 | $5,000.00 | Globe Derby | 1800m | Neutral | M M Maguire | 1:58.2 | 3 |
| 28.4L | $61.00 |
| 8/10 | 15/08/2026 | 5 | NR up to 40 GROUP | $8,000.00 | Globe Derby | 1800m | Neutral | Kevin Weidenbach | 1:58.9 | 5 |
| 17.5L | $10.00 |
| 1/5 | 10/08/2026 | 2 | NR up to 40 GROUP | $3,500.00 | Globe Derby | 1800m | Neutral | Kevin Weidenbach | 1:59.8 | 1 |
| 2.3L | $2.50 |
| 3/4 | 27/04/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bendigo | 2150m | Abby Sanderson | 0 |
| 4L | $0.00 | ||
| 6/8 | 09/12/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Shepparton | 2190m | Abby Sanderson | 0 |
| 5L | $0.00 |

Driver: Wayne Hill
Stats
Comments
Solid run when a close second after a quick start, behind A Major Starr at Globe Derby Park over 1800m on September 1 at $5. Then a handy effort when beaten by 2.25 m finishing third after a quick start, behind Amira Marie at Globe Derby Park over 1800m in a 4yo+ on September 12 at $6. Rates well as a leading chance.
Last Starts 8 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/9 | 12/09/2026 | 11 | NR 44 to 49 | $3,500.00 | Globe Derby | 1800m | Neutral | Wayne Hill | 1:58.4 | 2 |
| 2.3L | $6.00 |
| 2/7 | 01/09/2026 | 8 | 5 LIFETIME WINS | $3,500.00 | Globe Derby | 1800m | R | Ryan Hryhorec | 2:00.2 | 2 |
| 0.2L | $5.00 |
| 6/6 | 24/08/2026 | 7 | NR up to 49 | $3,500.00 | Globe Derby | 1800m | R | Ryan Hryhorec | 2:00.1 | 5 |
| 42.1L | $5.50 |
| 4/7 | 17/08/2026 | 7 | 5 LIFETIME WINS | $3,500.00 | Gawler | 1609m | Neutral | Wayne Hill | 1:59.7 | 3 |
| 6.2L | $5.00 |
| 7/8 | 10/08/2026 | 7 | NR 41 to 46 | $3,500.00 | Globe Derby | 1800m | Neutral | Kevin Weidenbach | 2:01.1 | 3 |
| 11.1L | $41.00 |
| 4/7 | 03/08/2026 | 21 | NR 41 to 46 | $3,500.00 | Globe Derby | 1800m | Neutral | Wayne Hill | 1:58.8 | 1 |
| 5.1L | $17.00 |
| 4/5 | 07/06/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Gawler | 2070m | Good | Jason Kittel | 0 |
| 38.9L | $0.00 | |
| 3/5 | 07/09/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Globe Derby | 1800m | Kevin Weidenbach | 0 |
| 1.2L | $0.00 |

Driver: Danielle Hill
Stats
Comments
Not far away at the last couple starts; Finished 2 m fourth behind Twin Connection at Globe Derby Park over 1800m 4yo+ last start. Before that was beaten 3 metres third at this track over 1609m in on September 8. Leading contender.
Last Starts 8 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/10 | 12/09/2026 | 4 | NR up to 43 | $5,000.00 | Globe Derby | 1800m | Neutral | Gaita Pullicino | 1:58.0 | 1 |
| 2.1L | $16.00 |
| 3/7 | 08/09/2026 | 8 | NR up to 42 | $5,000.00 | Port Pirie | 1609m | Neutral | Michael A Smith | 1:57.5 | 4 |
| 3.2L | $6.00 |
| 7/10 | 31/08/2026 | 6 | NR 41 to 47 | $5,000.00 | Globe Derby | 2230m | Fast | Danielle Hill | 1:59.4 | 2 |
| 5.5L | $13.00 |
| 2/6 | 25/08/2026 | 10 | NR up to 40 | $3,500.00 | Port Pirie | 1609m | Neutral | Danielle Hill | 1:58.9 | 4 |
| 10.6L | $1.80 |
| 2/10 | 15/08/2026 | 5 | NR up to 40 GROUP | $8,000.00 | Globe Derby | 1800m | Neutral | Danielle Hill | 1:58.9 | 4 |
| 0.2L | $5.50 |
| 1/5 | 10/08/2026 | 7 | NR up to 40 GROUP | $3,500.00 | Globe Derby | 1800m | Neutral | Danielle Hill | 1:59.0 | 1 |
| 3.0L | $4.33 |
| 3/4 | 20/10/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Globe Derby | 1800m | Kevin Weidenbach | 0 |
| 7.1L | $0.00 | ||
| 1/7 | 11/09/2022 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Globe Derby | 1800m | R M Hryhorec | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 |

Driver: Jason Kittel
Stats
Comments
Two back was beaten by 9 m finishing fifth behind Stylistik at Globe Derby Park over 1800m on September 5 at $9.50. Then a handy effort when well beaten into third after showing early speed, behind The Golden Hook at Gawler over 2070m on September 14 at $21. Heading the right way and is a leading player.
Last Starts 6 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/8 | 14/09/2026 | 9 | 5 LIFETIME WINS | $3,500.00 | Gawler | 2070m | Fast | Corey Johnson | 1:56.9 | 3 |
| 39.0L | $21.00 |
| 5/7 | 05/09/2026 | 122 | 4 LIFETIME WINS | $5,000.00 | Globe Derby | 1800m | Neutral | Corey Johnson | 2:00.7 | 2 |
| 9.7L | $9.50 |
| 4/6 | 06/05/2026 | 8 | 3 LIFETIME WINS | $5,000.00 | Port Pirie | 2050m | Neutral | Bernadette Page | 1:58.2 | 6 |
| 4.4L | $2.40 |
| 1/6 | 28/04/2026 | 3 | NR up to 43 | $5,000.00 | Port Pirie | 1609m | Neutral | Bernadette Page | 1:56.2 | 5 |
| 2.5L | $2.90 |
| 2/10 | 25/04/2026 | 7 | NR up to 43 | $5,000.00 | Globe Derby | 2230m | Neutral | Joshua Holberton | 2:00.7 | 3 |
| 3.0L | $15.00 |
| 4/8 | 18/04/2026 | 7 | 3 LIFETIME WINS | $5,000.00 | Port Pirie | 1609m | Neutral | Corey Johnson | 1:57.5 | 5 |
| 3.4L | $11.00 |
| 1/2 | 24/12/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Port Pirie | 1609m | B M Loizeau | 0 |
| 10L | $0.00 | ||
| 4/5 | 21/12/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Gawler | 1609m | Corey Johnson | 0 |
| 40L | $0.00 |

Driver: Mick Dennis
Stats
Comments
Didn't do much last time out, 6th (Sr1) over 1609m at this track beaten 6 m by Platinum Dancer (1:58.50) on September 8 at $81. Before that 6th (Fr2) over 1609m after showing early pace at this track, beaten 30 m by One Millie (1:57.70) in 3yo+ on August 25 at $23. Not keen on his chances in this line-up.
Last Starts 12 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/8 | 08/09/2026 | 14 | 2 LIFETIME WINS | $5,000.00 | Port Pirie | 1609m | Neutral | M J Dennis | 1:58.5 | 1 |
| 6.6L | $81.00 |
| 6/7 | 25/08/2026 | 14 | 2 LIFETIME WINS | $3,500.00 | Port Pirie | 1609m | Neutral | M J Dennis | 1:57.7 | 2 |
| 31.9L | $23.00 |
| 5/6 | 11/08/2026 | 10 | NR up to 40 GROUP | $3,500.00 | Port Pirie | 1609m | Neutral | M J Dennis | 2:00.1 | 4 |
| 15.0L | $10.00 |
| 7/9 | 01/08/2026 | 4 | 5 LIFETIME WINS | $5,000.00 | Globe Derby | 1800m | Neutral | Wayne Hill | 1:55.7 | 1 |
| 47.1L | $4.80 |
| 2/6 | 28/07/2026 | 13 | NR up to 40 | $5,000.00 | Port Pirie | 1609m | Neutral | Wayne Hill | 1:58.5 | 6 |
| 5.3L | $4.33 |
| 6/7 | 15/07/2026 | 135 | 2 LIFETIME WINS | $3,500.00 | Port Pirie | 1609m | Neutral | M J Dennis | 1:57.7 | 6 |
| 22.0L | $41.00 |
| 2/6 | 08/02/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Globe Derby | 1800m | Ryan Hryhorec | 0 |
| 0.2L | $0.00 | ||
| 2/6 | 04/11/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Tamworth | 1609m | Good | B J Loades | 0 |
| 1.2L | $0.00 |

Driver: Todd Mumford
Stats
Comments
Last start was driven from back in the field when 4th (Fr5) over 1609m at this track beaten 2.5 m by Platinum Dancer (1:58.50) on September 8 at $6.50. Before that, a good run despite getting well back, when 3rd (Fr4) over 1609m at this track beaten 16 m by One Millie (1:57.70) in 3yo+ on August 25 at $23. Sure to play a major role.
Last Starts 12 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/8 | 08/09/2026 | 14 | 2 LIFETIME WINS | $5,000.00 | Port Pirie | 1609m | Neutral | Michael A Smith | 1:58.5 | 5 |
| 2.5L | $6.50 |
| 3/7 | 25/08/2026 | 14 | 2 LIFETIME WINS | $3,500.00 | Port Pirie | 1609m | Neutral | Todd Mumford | 1:57.7 | 4 |
| 16.4L | $23.00 |
| 4/6 | 11/08/2026 | 84 | 5 LIFETIME WINS | $3,500.00 | Port Pirie | 1609m | Neutral | Todd Mumford | 1:58.4 | 4 |
| 11.9L | $15.00 |
| 4/6 | 19/05/2026 | 13 | 5 LIFETIME WINS | $3,500.00 | Port Pirie | 2050m | Neutral | Todd Mumford | 1:57.8 | 1 |
| 28.7L | $7.50 |
| 3/6 | 06/05/2026 | 8 | 3 LIFETIME WINS | $5,000.00 | Port Pirie | 2050m | Neutral | Todd Mumford | 1:58.2 | 1 |
| 1.6L | $10.00 |
| 2/6 | 28/04/2026 | 10 | 2 LIFETIME WINS | $3,500.00 | Port Pirie | 1609m | Neutral | Todd Mumford | 1:56.5 | 4 |
| 1.4L | $4.80 |
| 1/3 | 25/03/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Port Pirie | 1609m | Todd Mumford | 0 |
| 1L | $0.00 | ||
| 3/3 | 22/10/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Port Pirie | 1609m | T A Mumford | 0 |
| 19L | $0.00 |

Driver: Dale Afford
Stats
Comments
Last start good run despite getting well back, when 3rd (Fr6) over 1609m at this track beaten 3.5 m by Two Way Wonder (1:57.70) on August 25 at $7. Two runs back won by 1.75 m when driven back in the field, (Sr5) held up early, at Gawler (2:37.70) beating Lardy Dah Lady in on August 17 at $4.80. Going along well. Can maintain the solid form.
Last Starts 26 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/8 | 25/08/2026 | 8 | NR 41 to 47 | $5,000.00 | Port Pirie | 1609m | Neutral | Dale Afford | 1:57.7 | 6 |
| 3.4L | $7.00 |
| 1/10 | 17/08/2026 | 6 | 2 LIFETIME WINS | $5,000.00 | Gawler | 2070m | Neutral | Dale Afford | 2:02.6 | 5 |
| 1.8L | $4.80 |
| 2/6 | 11/08/2026 | 14 | 5 LIFETIME WINS | $3,500.00 | Port Pirie | 1609m | Neutral | Dale Afford | 1:58.4 | 3 |
| 0.2L | $2.40 |
| 1/9 | 28/07/2026 | 8 | NR 41 to 47 | $5,000.00 | Port Pirie | 2050m | Neutral | Dale Afford | 1:59.6 | 2 |
| 1.2L | $13.00 |
| 2/8 | 20/07/2026 | 5 | 1 LIFETIME WIN | $3,500.00 | Globe Derby | 1800m | Neutral | Dale Afford | 1:57.8 | 2 |
| 8.3L | $2.15 |
| 5/7 | 15/07/2026 | 9 | 2 LIFETIME WINS | $3,500.00 | Port Pirie | 1609m | Neutral | Dale Afford | 1:57.7 | 3 |
| 21.4L | $15.00 |
| 1/3 | 02/04/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Globe Derby | 1800m | Good | Corey Johnson | 0 |
| 56.3L | $0.00 | |
| 2/3 | 25/03/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Port Pirie | 1609m | Dale Afford | 0 |
| 1L | $0.00 |