Stawell Race 4 - Reg Cooper Memorial Trot
CASTLES IN THE SKY (1) saluted two starts ago at Mt Gambier but came back to earth at her latest appearance over 1710m at Ballarat, beaten 17 metres into seventh after being handy in the run. Has the benefit of a good draw. Meeting a deeper field this time but she has the ability to mix it with them. MAGIC LAW (4) had been building to a win and it arrived last time out when she scored over 1690m at Maryborough, getting home by a neck after leading. Finds a tougher race but another win is not out of the question. LOVE WHO (6) finished seventh first-up last time out when he broke in a 1750m event at Swan Hill four weeks ago. Has the talent to make his presence felt. CHRISTMAS BABE NZ (3) is in the mix after turning in a better effort last start to finish third at Maryborough over 1690m.

Driver: Paul Rousch
Stats
Comments
Last start was well beaten into seventh after showing early speed, behind Scar at Ballarat over 1710m in a NR up to 49 on January 29 at $6. Raced better the start before that where she posted a big 7 m win when quickly away, (Fr1) at Mt Gambier (2:50.60) beating Maoris Return in NR up to 49 on January 20 at $3.60. Very hard to beat.
Last Starts 10 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/10 | 29/01/2026 | 9 | NR up to 49 | $4,000.00 | Ballarat | 1710m | Neutral | P D Rousch | 1:59.9 | 3 |
| 17.4L | $6.00 |
| 1/5 | 20/01/2026 | 7 | NR up to 49 | $3,500.00 | Mount Gambier | 2190m | Neutral | P D Rousch | 2:05.3 | 1 |
| 7.1L | $3.60 |
| 3/7 | 13/01/2026 | 22 | NR up to 50 | $6,000.00 | Swan Hill | 1750m | Neutral | P D Rousch | 2:00.6 | 1 |
| 12.3L | $4.00 |
| 8/8 | 22/12/2025 | 8 | No NR | $6,000.00 | Terang | 2180m | Neutral | P D Rousch | 2:05.2 | 2 |
| 113.5L | $7.00 |
| 2/8 | 14/12/2025 | 7 | NR up to 49 | $4,000.00 | Gunbower | 2030m | Neutral | P D Rousch | 2:01.8 | 3 |
| 3.1L | $3.40 |
| 1/11 | 07/12/2025 | 13 | NR up to 49 | $4,000.00 | Horsham | 1700m | Neutral | P D Rousch | 2:00.3 | 2 |
| 17.7L | $71.00 |
| 2/5 | 08/09/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Maryborough | 2190m | Mark Hayes | 0 |
| 6L | $0.00 | ||
| 1/3 | 10/08/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Maryborough | 2190m | Mark Hayes | 0 |
| 3L | $0.00 |

Driver: Scott Torney
Stats
Comments
Last start was well back in the run when 4th (Fr7) over 1690m at Maryborough beaten 20 m by Fling It Rainbow (2:07.10) in NR up to 39 on February 4 at $51. Two runs back 7th (10m Fr1) over 2190m at Maryborough, beaten 25 m by Frosty Girl (2:50.30) in No NR on January 12 at $101. This looks a far sterner test.
Last Starts 4 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/9 | 04/02/2026 | 23 | NR up to 39 | $4,000.00 | Maryborough | 1690m | Neutral | Scott Torney | 2:01.0 | 7 |
| 20.7L | $51.00 |
| 7/7 | 12/01/2026 | 8 | No NR | $6,000.00 | Maryborough | 2190m | Neutral | Scott Torney | 2:02.9 | 0 |
| 27.4L | $101.00 |
| 8/10 | 04/01/2026 | 38 | NR up to 45 | $4,000.00 | Maryborough | 1690m | Neutral | Scott Torney | 2:01.2 | 1 |
| 44.0L | $23.00 |
| 1/11 | 27/11/2025 | 3 | NR up to 39 | $4,000.00 | Ballarat | 2200m | Neutral | Scott Torney | 2:02.8 | 1 |
| 1.9L | $5.50 |
| 7/10 | 24/11/2025 | 7 | No NR | $4,000.00 | Horsham | 2200m | Neutral | Scott Torney | 2:02.8 | 1 |
| 35.0L | $9.00 |
| 3/8 | 17/11/2025 | 8 | NR up to 39 | $4,000.00 | Maryborough | 1690m | Neutral | Scott Torney | 2:00.4 | 4 |
| 2.0L | $6.50 |
| 4/8 | 12/02/2023 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Maryborough | 2190m | S M Torney | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 | ||
| 3/6 | 06/06/2021 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Maryborough | 2190m | S Torney | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 |

Driver: Sean O'Sullivan
Stats
Comments
Improved last start with a solid effort when 3rd (Fr6) over 1690m after showing early pace at Maryborough was leading by 2 at the bell, beaten 15 m by Fling It Rainbow (2:07.10) in NR up to 39 on February 4 at $5.50. Expected to go well again.
Last Starts 4 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/9 | 04/02/2026 | 14 | NR up to 39 | $4,000.00 | Maryborough | 1690m | Neutral | S J P O'sullivan | 2:01.0 | 6 |
| 15.5L | $5.50 |
| 6/8 | 21/01/2026 | 9 | NR up to 45 | $4,000.00 | Bendigo | 1650m | Neutral | S J P O'sullivan | 1:58.9 | 2 |
| 43.5L | $21.00 |
| 3/8 | 12/01/2026 | 8 | NR up to 45 | $4,000.00 | Maryborough | 1690m | Neutral | S J P O'sullivan | 1:59.1 | 3 |
| 3.2L | $7.00 |
| 4/12 | 04/01/2026 | 18 | NR up to 39 | $4,000.00 | Maryborough | 2190m | Neutral | S J P O'sullivan | 2:02.0 | 3 |
| 32.1L | $23.00 |
| 5/8 | 17/12/2025 | 30 | NR up to 45 | $4,000.00 | Bendigo | 1650m | Neutral | S J P O'sullivan | 1:58.7 | 3 |
| 18.5L | $21.00 |
| 5/9 | 17/11/2025 | 17 | NR up to 39 | $4,000.00 | Maryborough | 1690m | Neutral | S J P O'sullivan | 2:02.1 | 7 |
| 10.4L | $8.50 |
| 2/7 | 05/05/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bendigo | 2150m | Sean O'sullivan | 0 |
| 4L | $0.00 | ||
| 3/4 | 31/07/2023 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bendigo | 2150m | S O'sullivan | 0 |
| 16L | $0.00 |

Driver: Michael Bellman
Stats
Comments
Last start won by a neck after showing early speed, (Fr6) at Maryborough (2:06.80) beating Charlie Walker in NR up to 39 on February 4 at $3.70 at the bell was leading 0.4. In form and should feature in the finish again.
Last Starts 4 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/9 | 04/02/2026 | 6 | NR up to 39 | $4,000.00 | Maryborough | 1690m | Neutral | Shane Taylor | 2:00.7 | 6 |
| 0.3L | $3.70 |
| 3/10 | 29/01/2026 | 6 | NR up to 49 | $4,000.00 | Ballarat | 1710m | Neutral | Shane Taylor | 1:59.9 | 2 |
| 5.6L | $19.00 |
| 9/11 | 23/01/2026 | 31 | NR up to 50 | $6,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Shane Taylor | 2:00.3 | 1 |
| 44.5L | $31.00 |
| 2/10 | 23/12/2025 | 6 | NR up to 49 | $4,000.00 | Shepparton | 1690m | Neutral | Michael Bellman | 2:00.7 | 2 |
| 1.2L | $2.70 |
| 4/8 | 17/12/2025 | 10 | NR up to 45 | $4,000.00 | Bendigo | 1650m | Neutral | Michael Bellman | 1:58.7 | 2 |
| 10.5L | $5.00 |
| 2/11 | 07/12/2025 | 20 | NR up to 49 | $4,000.00 | Horsham | 1700m | Neutral | Michael Bellman | 2:00.3 | 3 |
| 17.7L | $5.00 |
| 2/3 | 26/10/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bacchus Marsh | 1940m | Shane Taylor | 0 |
| 6L | $0.00 | ||
| 1/2 | 21/07/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Geelong | 2100m | Shane Taylor | 0 |
| 150L | $0.00 |

Driver: David Drury
Stats
Comments
Last start 6th (Fr6) over 2190m after showing early speed at Maryborough was leading by 1.8 at the bell, beaten 16 m by Imaboganboy (2:50.30) in 4yo+ MAIDEN on December 23 at $41. At the run before was well back in the run when 6th (Fr6) over 2190m at Maryborough beaten 35 m by Hestuffenough (2:49.20) in 4yo+ MAIDEN on December 15 at $7.50. This looks a suitable assignment.
Last Starts 11 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/4 | 28/01/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Mount Gambier | 1780m | David Drury | 0 |
| 12L | $0.00 | ||
| 6/12 | 23/12/2025 | 8 | MAIDEN | $8,000.00 | Maryborough | 2190m | Neutral | John Justice | 2:05.1 | 6 |
| 16.0L | $41.00 |
| 6/9 | 15/12/2025 | 4 | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Maryborough | 2190m | Neutral | Jordan Leedham | 2:04.3 | 6 |
| 35.6L | $7.50 |
| 7/8 | 11/12/2025 | 11 | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Kilmore | 2180m | Neutral | Jordan Leedham | 2:06.6 | 4 |
| 25.3L | $5.00 |
| 3/7 | 30/11/2025 | 14 | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Stawell | 1785m | Neutral | Jordan Leedham | 2:02.0 | 2 |
| 11.6L | $12.00 |
| 5/12 | 16/11/2025 | 6 | MAIDEN | $7,000.00 | Cranbourne | 1609m | W | Jordan Leedham | 2:03.5 | 4 |
| 19.1L | $126.00 |
| 3/10 | 10/11/2025 | 10 | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Ararat | 1790m | Fast | Jordan Leedham | 2:06.3 | 2 |
| 9.4L | $10.00 |
| 6/7 | 30/09/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Melton | 1720m | Good | Jordan Leedham | 0 |
| 21.1L | $0.00 |

Driver: Reagan Clarke
Stats
Comments
Didn't impress first-up beaten 30 m seventh behind Sky Lindy at Swan Hill over 1750m in a NR up to 50 on January 13. Watch for a big spike in form.
Last Starts 5 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/4 | 03/02/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Melton | 2240m | Good | R L Clarke | 0 |
| 23.9L | $0.00 | |
| 3/3 | 31/01/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bacchus Marsh | 1940m | Reagan Clarke | 0 |
| 6L | $0.00 | ||
| 7/7 | 13/01/2026 | 131 | NR up to 50 | $6,000.00 | Swan Hill | 1750m | Neutral | R L Clarke | 2:00.6 | 2 |
| 28.8L | $13.00 |
| 4/8 | 04/09/2025 | 14 | NR up to 50 | $8,000.00 | Ballarat | 2200m | Neutral | R L Clarke | 2:02.9 | 5 |
| 11.7L | $7.00 |
| 6/11 | 21/08/2025 | 9 | NR up to 49 | $4,000.00 | Ballarat | 2200m | Neutral | R L Clarke | 2:02.0 | 6 |
| 12.3L | $13.00 |
| 4/10 | 12/08/2025 | 32 | NR up to 49 | $7,000.00 | Shepparton | 2190m | Neutral | R L Clarke | 2:01.2 | 4 |
| 50.6L | $3.70 |
| 3/10 | 11/07/2025 | 12 | NR up to 55 | $6,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | R L Clarke | 1:58.9 | 1 |
| 4.6L | $34.00 |
| 2/9 | 29/06/2025 | 14 | NR up to 50 | $6,000.00 | Cranbourne | 2080m | W | R L Clarke | 2:03.5 | 3 |
| 2.6L | $8.50 |

Driver: Luke Dunne
Stats
Comments
Last start surrendered the lead and finished 7th (Fr1) over 1690m after showing early pace at Maryborough beaten 70 m by Off Your Faceski (2:05.20) in NR 46 to 51 on February 4 at $81. Before that, was driven from back in the field when 6th (Fr4) over 1710m at Ballarat, at the bell was 7th-13.56 beaten 17 m by Scar (2:07.40) in NR up to 49 on January 29 at $34. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/9 | 04/02/2026 | 6 | NR 46 to 51 | $6,000.00 | Maryborough | 1690m | Neutral | Michael Bellman | 1:59.2 | 1 |
| 70.3L | $81.00 |
| 6/10 | 29/01/2026 | 8 | NR up to 49 | $4,000.00 | Ballarat | 1710m | Neutral | Luke Dunne | 1:59.9 | 4 |
| 17.4L | $34.00 |
| 5/8 | 21/01/2026 | 5 | NR up to 45 | $4,000.00 | Bendigo | 1650m | Neutral | Ewa Justice | 1:58.9 | 3 |
| 18.4L | $19.00 |
| 5/9 | 16/01/2026 | 4 | NR up to 50 | $6,000.00 | Geelong | 2100m | Neutral | Ewa Justice | 2:02.1 | 2 |
| 21.0L | $51.00 |
| 7/8 | 12/01/2026 | 4 | NR up to 45 | $4,000.00 | Maryborough | 1690m | Neutral | T K Larsen | 1:59.1 | 4 |
| 28.7L | $9.00 |
| 4/10 | 08/01/2026 | 63 | NR up to 49 | $4,000.00 | Ballarat | 1710m | Neutral | Ewa Justice | 1:59.1 | 3 |
| 8.7L | $34.00 |
| 2/6 | 04/01/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Maryborough | 2190m | Michael Bellman | 0 |
| 4L | $0.00 | ||
| 2/5 | 19/10/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Maryborough | 1690m | Neil Mccallum | 0 |
| 10L | $0.00 |

Driver: Daryl Crone
Stats
Comments
Returns from the paddock. At the latest first-up run was well back in the run when 7th (Fr5) over 2200m at Ballarat beaten 14 m by Fling It Rainbow (2:52.40) in NR up to 39 on October 2 at $3.10. Prefer later in the prep.
Last Starts 73 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/11 | 27/11/2025 | 10 | NR up to 39 | $4,000.00 | Ballarat | 2200m | Neutral | Mark Hayes | 2:02.8 | 4 |
| 25.6L | $21.00 |
| 5/8 | 17/11/2025 | 22 | NR up to 39 | $4,000.00 | Maryborough | 1690m | Neutral | Mark Hayes | 2:00.4 | 1 |
| 24.2L | $26.00 |
| 2/4 | 09/11/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Maryborough | 2190m | Mark Hayes | 0 |
| 3L | $0.00 | ||
| 10/11 | 26/10/2025 | 10 | NR up to 39 | $4,000.00 | Maryborough | 1690m | W | Mark Hayes | 2:02.3 | 4 |
| 34.0L | $17.00 |
| 5/8 | 16/10/2025 | 8 | NR up to 39 | $4,000.00 | Ballarat | 1710m | Neutral | Mark Hayes | 2:02.0 | 6 |
| 11.0L | $10.00 |
| 10/10 | 08/10/2025 | 6 | NR up to 42 | $4,000.00 | Bendigo | 2150m | Neutral | Mark Hayes | 2:01.9 | 1 |
| 112.3L | $23.00 |
| 7/8 | 02/10/2025 | 239 | NR up to 39 | $4,000.00 | Ballarat | 2200m | Neutral | Mark Hayes | 2:06.1 | 5 |
| 14.8L | $3.10 |
| 2/7 | 22/09/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Maryborough | 2190m | Mark Hayes | 0 |
| 7L | $0.00 |

Driver: Jackie Barker
Stats
Comments
Tired badly when resuming on February 4 at Maryborough behind Rakero Warrior over 2190m NR 40 to 45. Must do a lot more.
Last Starts 4 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10/11 | 04/02/2026 | 191 | NR 40 to 45 | $4,000.00 | Maryborough | 2190m | Neutral | Neil Mccallum | 2:01.1 | 1 |
| 97.5L | $151.00 |
| 10/10 | 28/07/2025 | 7 | NR up to 45 | $6,000.00 | Maryborough | 2190m | Neutral | R L Clarke | 2:03.2 | 2 |
| 86.7L | $10.00 |
| 5/9 | 21/07/2025 | 19 | NR up to 45 | $4,000.00 | Stawell | 2180m | Heavy | Rod Barker | 2:06.2 | 4 |
| 25.6L | $61.00 |
| 7/8 | 02/07/2025 | 7 | NR up to 49 | $4,000.00 | Bendigo | 2150m | Neutral | Jackie Barker | 2:02.5 | 3 |
| 38.0L | $18.00 |
| 7/10 | 25/06/2025 | 7 | NR up to 49 | $4,000.00 | Terang | 2180m | Neutral | Rod Barker | 2:04.5 | 2 |
| 17.8L | $126.00 |
| 4/7 | 18/06/2025 | 7 | 0-3 WINS | $6,000.00 | Maryborough | 2190m | Neutral | Jackie Barker | 2:04.6 | 3 |
| 10.8L | $23.00 |
| 2/5 | 19/03/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Stawell | 1785m | Rod Barker | 0 |
| 50L | $0.00 | ||
| 3/3 | 11/11/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Ararat | 2165m | Jackie Barker | 0 |
| 116L | $0.00 |