Halmstad Race 5 - Race 5
RICHWOOD (6) rates on top second up after a solid 3rd at Halmstad over 2140m (margin 26.24m) and sticks to the same trip. CAPEOFGOODHOPE (10) was 5th at Halmstad over 2140m last start (26.32m) and can improve second up despite a tougher draw. Q.YACHTS (3) is also second up and comes off a 3rd here over 2140m (26.14m) with the same driver. ALVA TOLL (11) is third up and lifted to 2nd at Halmstad over 2140m last week, which reads well at this level.
Driver: Max Karlsson
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Draws barrier 1 with Max Karlsson for Mikael Martensson, which should afford a soft trip. By Super Photo Kosmos out of Word For Word, this setup gives him every chance to settle handy. A favourable gate could see him in the mix.
Driver: Dwight Pieters
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Draws barrier 2 for Maria Tornqvist with Dwight Pieters engaged, which should afford an economical run. As a 3yo gelding by Fabulous Wood out of Lima Midnite Magic, he profiles as a developing type. From this gate he maps to get his chance to be competitive.
Driver: Victor Rosleff
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Second-up after an 11-day turnaround, he improved to 3rd at Halmstad over 2140m, beaten 26m behind Pandora River at $29. That was his first run with Victor Rosleff and matches his solid Halmstad/2140 record (3:0-0-1). Can build on that platform from a better barrier.
Last Starts 11 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/7 | 24/08/2026 | - | maxEarnings=20000.000000 | $88,800.00 | Halmstad | 2140m | EASY | Victor Rosleff | 6 |
| 26.14L | $29.00 | |
| 0/11 | 17/08/2026 | - | maxEarnings=10000.000000 | $88,800.00 | Halmstad | 2140m | Johan Svensson | 3 |
| - | $67.00 | ||
| 0/11 | 09/06/2026 | - | maxEarnings=10000.000000 | $88,800.00 | Halmstad | 2140m | EASY | Johan Svensson | 10 |
| - | $67.00 |
Driver: Stefan Persson
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Draws barrier 4 for Ronny Thulin with Stefan Persson engaged, and debuts as a 3YO colt by Kocu Boko out of Refrigerator. Market and parade will guide on his readiness, but the set-up is straightforward from a handy gate.
Driver: Svend Dyhrberg
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Placed 2nd over 2140m at Nykobing two starts back, finishing behind Morag, and holds a (2:0-1-0) record at the trip. Second‑up today after 14 days and moves from gate 2 to 5. Honest recent effort suggests he can be competitive again.
Last Starts 14 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0/12 | 21/08/2026 | - | $3,076.00 | Odense | 2140m | Jon Re | 2 |
| - | $0.00 | |||
| 2/9 | 09/08/2026 | - | $1,872.00 | Nykobing | 2140m | Jon Re | 1 |
| - | $0.00 |
Driver: Ole Johan Ostre
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Second-up after a sound debut at Halmstad over 2140m, finishing 3rd of 11 at $9.5 behind Juan Les Pins, beaten 26.24m from a midfield barrier. Holds a (1:0-0-1) record at the track and trip and now draws 6 with Ole Johan Ostre taking the reins. Progressive type who can build on that first-up placing.
Last Starts 18 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/11 | 17/08/2026 | - | maxEarnings=10000.000000 | $88,800.00 | Halmstad | 2140m | Rick Ebbinge | 5 |
| 26.24L | $9.50 |
Driver: Johan Untersteiner
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First starter by Captain Corey out of Chanel for trainer-driver Johan Untersteiner. Draws barrier 7 and debuts as a 3YO gelding. Market and parade may guide, but the setup looks straightforward for a quiet introduction.
Driver: Peter Untersteiner
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Draws barrier 8 for Johan and Peter Untersteiner, with the 3yo gelding by Charly Du Noyer out of Elvira Diablo. First-time starter profile suggests he’ll rely on the draw and race experience today; measured prospects.
Driver: Roger Malmqvist
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Lightly raced 3YO with just one start at Kalmar over 2140m 14 days ago in a maxEarnings=20000 event, sent off $8. Draws wider after a barrier change from 4 to 9 and switches to Roger Malmqvist in the bike. Scope to improve with experience but must lift on debut effort behind Nemesis and Devils Lane.
Last Starts 14 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0/8 | 21/08/2026 | - | maxEarnings=20000.000000 | $88,800.00 | Kalmar | 2140m | EASY | Ken Ecce | 4 |
| - | $8.00 |
Driver: Jorgen Sjunnesson
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Second-up after finishing 5th at Halmstad over 2140m, beaten 26.32m at $6 behind Juan Les Pins. Faces a wider draw today after barrier 1 last time, but has race fitness and a run at the trip this season. Measured chance to improve with that experience.
Last Starts 18 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/11 | 17/08/2026 | - | maxEarnings=10000.000000 | $88,800.00 | Halmstad | 2140m | Per Nordstrom | 1 |
| 26.32L | $6.00 |
Driver: Giuseppe Lubrano
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Closed well to finish 2nd at Halmstad over 2140m six days ago, beaten 38.84m by Makin' Peace at $6 from the pole. That run came first time with Giuseppe Lubrano driving and matches solid stats at the track and trip (2:0-1-0). Third up and back with the same driver, he looks to hold a competitive chance at this distance.
Last Starts 6 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
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| 2/9 | 29/08/2026 | - | maxEarnings=40000.000000 | $45,300.00 | Halmstad | 2140m | EASY | Giuseppe Lubrano | 1 |
| 38.84L | $6.00 | |
| 7/11 | 17/08/2026 | - | maxEarnings=10000.000000 | $88,800.00 | Halmstad | 2140m | Victor Rosleff | 10 |
| 39.44L | $31.00 |
Driver: Per Nordstrom
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Lightly raced 3yo colt by Önas Prince for Per Nordström, drawing the outside on the second row. Driver-trainer combo stays intact from recent outings, which should aid continuity. Tricky gate but profiles with upside at this stage of his preparation.