Halmstad Race 2 - Race 2
PAPA HOCKE (5) maps as the one to beat off a narrow 2nd at Kalmar over 2140m, only 0.01m away and now drawn better. VERYLET (6) appeals as the main danger with a 2nd at this track and trip earlier in the prep and a placing from a similar barrier, despite two subsequent defeats. FABERGE (7) has claims third up after a 2nd then 5th at Jägersro over this trip, holding his form. SHATTER DREAM (3) is a rough hope after a close 4th at Kalmar (beaten 0.06m) and draws handier; slight lean to PAPA HOCKE (5) in a tight finish.

Driver: Peter Untersteiner
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Returns to Halmstad over 2140m after a tough run at Aby on 17 Sep when 6th of 10, beaten 53.82m at $26.00. Stays at the trip with Peter Untersteiner driving. With that experience under his belt back at this track, can improve.
Last Starts 43 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/10 | 17/09/2026 | - | maxEarnings=50000.000000 | $96,300.00 | Aby | 2140m | Peter Untersteiner | 9 |
| 53.82L | $26.00 | ||
| 0/7 | 09/09/2026 | - | maxEarnings=45000.000000 | $96,300.00 | Aby | 2140m | Gustav Johansson | 3 |
| - | $34.00 | ||
| 5/10 | 20/08/2026 | - | maxEarnings=25000.000000 | $129,500.00 | Mantorp | 2140m | Magnus A Djuse | 8 |
| 26.1L | $6.50 | ||
| 0/11 | 02/07/2026 | - | maxEarnings=25000.000000 | $117,500.00 | Halmstad | 2140m | EASY | Peter Untersteiner | 8 |
| - | $0.00 | |
| 5/8 | 22/06/2026 | - | maxEarnings=55000.000000 | $129,500.00 | Halmstad | 2140m | EASY | Peter Untersteiner | 7 |
| 26.93L | $29.00 | |
| 6/12 | 09/06/2026 | - | maxEarnings=40000.000000 | $88,800.00 | Halmstad | 2140m | EASY | Peter Untersteiner | 12 |
| 53.17L | $51.00 | |
| 0/8 | 18/05/2026 | - | maxEarnings=20000.000000 | $96,300.00 | Aby | 2140m | Andre Eklundh | 7 |
| - | $0.00 | ||
| 0/9 | 26/04/2026 | - | maxEarnings=45000.000000 | $119,500.00 | Vaggeryd | 2148m | Stefan Persson | 5 |
| - | $0.00 |

Driver: Rick Ebbinge
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Fourth up and sticks to 2140m at Halmstad, the same trip as both recent runs. Driver switches to Rick Ebbinge, who also trains. With continuity at track and distance and the stable’s hands-on engagement, looks a steady prospect.
Last Starts 24 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0/8 | 06/10/2026 | - | maxEarnings=30000.000000 | $88,800.00 | Halmstad | 2140m | Ole Johan Östre | 4 |
| - | $15.00 | ||
| 0/9 | 17/08/2026 | - | maxEarnings=45000.000000 | $88,800.00 | Halmstad | 2140m | Rick Ebbinge | 3 |
| - | $9.50 | ||
| 5/11 | 07/08/2026 | - | maxEarnings=25000.000000 | $88,800.00 | Kalmar | 2140m | EASY | Rick Ebbinge | 2 |
| 39.71L | $3.90 | |
| 3/11 | 08/07/2026 | - | maxEarnings=10000.000000 | $78,700.00 | Aby | 2140m | EASY | Rick Ebbinge | 7 |
| 26.56L | $11.00 | |
| 0/10 | 01/06/2026 | - | maxEarnings=35000.000000 | $8,131.00 | Halmstad | 2140m | EASY | Ebb Ri | 3 |
| - | $0.00 | |
| 5/11 | 05/05/2026 | - | maxEarnings=45000.000000 | $96,300.00 | Jagersro | 2140m | Rick Ebbinge | 5 |
| 26.75L | $0.00 | ||
| 0/12 | 17/04/2026 | - | maxEarnings=10000.000000 | $78,700.00 | Halmstad | 2140m | Rick Ebbinge | 8 |
| - | $0.00 |

Driver: Mathias Söderlind
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Closed off for 4th of 9 at Kalmar over 2140m on 9 Oct, beaten just 0.06m at $12.00. Stays at 2140m and sticks with driver Mathias Söderlind. Capable of getting into the finish with a similar trip.
Last Starts 21 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/9 | 09/10/2026 | - | maxEarnings=25000.000000 | $88,800.00 | Kalmar | 2140m | EASY | Mathias Söderlind | 9 |
| 0.06L | $12.00 | |
| 5/8 | 22/09/2026 | - | maxEarnings=50000.000000 | $152,000.00 | Jagersro | 2140m | Mathias Söderlind | 6 |
| 39.85L | $29.00 | ||
| 5/6 | 25/07/2026 | - | maxEarnings=135000.000000 | $129,500.00 | Kalmar | 2140m | Ken Ecce | 1 |
| 158.41L | $31.00 | ||
| 4/11 | 29/06/2026 | - | maxEarnings=15000.000000 | $88,800.00 | Kalmar | 2140m | EASY | Ken Ecce | 2 |
| 52.86L | $15.00 |

Driver: Johan Svensson
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First up after about 4 months and sticks to 2140m, the trip he faced at Solvalla on 28 Jun. Driver change to Johan Svensson from Bjorn Goop. Bellissimo Cortina resumes for the Svensson yard and looks a straightforward return set-up at this distance.
Last Starts 124 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0/9 | 28/06/2026 | - | maxEarnings=25000.000000 | $96,300.00 | Solvalla | 2140m | EASY | Bjorn Goop | 3 |
| - | $10.00 | |
| 6/8 | 21/05/2026 | - | maxEarnings=25000.000000 | $119,500.00 | Arjang | 2140m | Bjorn Goop | 6 |
| 26.38L | $0.00 | ||
| 5/5 | 27/04/2026 | - | maxEarnings=25000.000000 | $129,500.00 | Farjestad | 2140m | Per Linderoth | 3 |
| 67.35L | $0.00 | ||
| 0/7 | 15/04/2026 | - | maxEarnings=15000.000000 | $96,300.00 | Aby | 2140m | Per Linderoth | 6 |
| - | $0.00 |

Driver: Joakim Lövgren
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Second up and comes off a narrow 2nd of 9 at Kalmar over 2140m on 9 Oct, beaten 0.01m at $2.25. Stays at the trip and switches to driver Joakim Lövgren. That effort reads well and sets a solid platform for this.
Last Starts 21 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/9 | 09/10/2026 | - | maxEarnings=25000.000000 | $88,800.00 | Kalmar | 2140m | EASY | Tyler Mifsud | 8 |
| 0.01L | $2.25 |

Driver: André Eklundh
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Fourth up and back to Halmstad over 2140m. Ran 6th of 9 at Axevalla over this trip on 12 Oct, beaten 13.46m at $15.00 after a tougher run here on 28 Sep when 7th of 12, beaten 26.08m at $2.20. Sticks with André Eklundh and the recent Axevalla effort was a step forward. Can hold a spot in this smaller field.
Last Starts 18 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/9 | 12/10/2026 | - | maxEarnings=40000.000000 | $88,800.00 | Axevalla | 2140m | EASY | André Eklundh | 9 |
| 13.46L | $15.00 | |
| 7/12 | 28/09/2026 | - | maxEarnings=25000.000000 | $88,800.00 | Halmstad | 2140m | EASY | Stefan Persson | 2 |
| 26.08L | $2.20 | |
| 2/7 | 24/08/2026 | - | maxEarnings=20000.000000 | $88,800.00 | Halmstad | 2140m | EASY | Andre Eklundh | 4 |
| - | $7.00 |

Driver: Markus Waldmüller
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Third up and comes off a 5th of 11 at Jagersro over 2140m on 22 Sep, beaten 13.2m at $8.00. Same trip here with Markus Waldmüller driving again. Can settle into the prep now and look to build on that run.
Last Starts 38 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/11 | 22/09/2026 | - | maxEarnings=40000.000000 | $96,300.00 | Jagersro | 2140m | Markus Waldmüller | 7 |
| 13.2L | $8.00 | ||
| 2/10 | 27/08/2026 | - | maxEarnings=20000.000000 | $96,300.00 | Jagersro | 2140m | Markus Waldmuller | 2 |
| 13.02L | $14.00 |

Driver: Jörgen Lorentzen
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First up after about 3 months, and returns with Jörgen Lorentzen driving. Last appeared at Charlottenlund over 2000m on 22 Jul. Kept fresh for 2140m here and the stable keeps faith, which reads steady enough.
Last Starts 100 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0/10 | 22/07/2026 | - | $3,076.00 | Charlottenlund | 2000m | Lor Jö | 6 |
| - | $0.00 | |||
| 7/10 | 07/07/2026 | - | maxEarnings=25000.000000 | $78,700.00 | Tingsryd | 1609m | Jorgen Lorentzen | 9 |
| 54.18L | $31.00 | ||
| 4/12 | 18/06/2026 | - | maxEarnings=30000.000000 | $38,100.00 | Tingsryd | 1609m | Jorgen Lorentzen | 4 |
| 13.23L | $5.50 | ||
| 5/14 | 15/05/2026 | - | maxEarnings=45000.000000 | $45,300.00 | Vaggeryd | 2148m | Jorgen Lorentzen | 2 |
| 25.78L | $0.00 | ||
| 5/8 | 29/04/2026 | - | maxEarnings=20000.000000 | $96,300.00 | Jagersro | 2140m | Johnny Takter | 6 |
| 26.24L | $0.00 | ||
| 7/12 | 17/04/2026 | - | maxEarnings=10000.000000 | $78,700.00 | Halmstad | 2140m | Johnny Takter | 9 |
| 26.15L | $0.00 | ||
| 4/9 | 27/03/2026 | - | maxEarnings=20000.000000 | $88,800.00 | Kalmar | 2140m | EASY | Johnny Takter | 2 |
| 12.9L | $0.00 |