Kapunda Race 2 - Competitive Roof Restoration Pace (Sky 2)
NEDS BEACH NZ (8) had to dig deep to salute at the most recent appearance over 1609m at Gawler, getting home by just a nose. Should enjoy a nice smother from this draw and will be looking for a split at some stage. Must raise the bar but he has the ability to test this field. BALLADORO (5) settled in the leading division then took control and kept finding to score narrowly over 1609m at Port Pirie six days ago. A nice draw on the front line should ensure a cosy run. His last-start form is good enough to take out a race like this. MEET ME AT THE BEACH NZ (1) was out of the money two runs ago then broke and finished sixth last start over 1609m at Gawler, coming home 35 metres from the winner. It doesn't get any easier but she is talented enough to be competitive. TRIGGER (3) disappointed last time when eighth over 2070m at Gawler. Can do a lot better so worth considering.

Driver: Gaita Pullicino
Stats
Comments
Recent form below what she is capable of. Backing up quickly after was well beaten after breaking at Gawler on March 4. The run previous 7th (Sr1) over 1800m at Globe Derby Park, at the bell was 8th-15.8 beaten 19 m by Rolling Remona (2:14.00) in NR up to 40 on February 23 at $14. Can improve sharply without surprising.
Last Starts 3 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/8 | 04/03/2026 | 9 | NR up to 39 | $3,500.00 | Gawler | 1609m | Neutral | Jason Kittel | 1:58.7 | 3 |
| 37.4L | $8.50 |
| 7/9 | 23/02/2026 | 2 | NR up to 40 | $5,000.00 | Globe Derby | 1800m | Neutral | Jason Kittel | 1:59.8 | 1 |
| 19.4L | $14.00 |
| 4/9 | 21/02/2026 | 11 | NR up to 40 | $5,000.00 | Globe Derby | 1800m | Neutral | Jason Kittel | 1:58.0 | 2 |
| 14.3L | $6.50 |
| 6/9 | 10/02/2026 | 43 | NR up to 39 | $5,000.00 | Globe Derby | 1800m | Neutral | Jason Kittel | 1:59.8 | 4 |
| 11.1L | $9.50 |
| 10/10 | 29/12/2025 | 77 | NR up to 40 | $7,000.00 | Victor Harbor | 1660m | Neutral | Symon Kittel | 1:58.6 | 1 |
| 115.5L | $16.00 |
| 5/8 | 13/10/2025 | 2 | NR up to 50 | $4,500.00 | Globe Derby | 1800m | Neutral | Jason Kittel | 1:58.0 | 1 |
| 18.7L | $6.00 |
| 2/4 | 06/11/2023 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Leeton | 1758m | Good | Mikayla Towers | 0 |
| 20L | $0.00 |

Driver: Ryan Hryhorec
Stats
Comments
Last start 7th (Sr2) over 1609m at Gawler, well beaten by Neds Beach (1:58.70) in NR up to 39 on March 4 at $6. At his previous start 5th (Sr1) over 2050m at Port Pirie, at the bell was 3rd-3.4 beaten 18 m by Abhishek (2:34.60) in NR up to 40 on March 2 at $6. Certainly up to this and expected to atone.
Last Starts 3 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/8 | 04/03/2026 | 2 | NR up to 39 | $3,500.00 | Gawler | 1609m | Neutral | Ryan Hryhorec | 1:58.7 | 2 |
| 134.4L | $6.00 |
| 5/7 | 02/03/2026 | 7 | NR up to 40 | $5,000.00 | Port Pirie | 2050m | Neutral | Kevin Weidenbach | 2:01.4 | 1 |
| 18.8L | $6.00 |
| 5/9 | 23/02/2026 | 23 | NR up to 40 | $5,000.00 | Globe Derby | 1800m | Neutral | Kevin Weidenbach | 1:59.8 | 2 |
| 16.8L | $31.00 |
| 8/9 | 31/01/2026 | 3 | NR up to 43 | $8,000.00 | Globe Derby | 2230m | Neutral | Kevin Weidenbach | 2:00.7 | 2 |
| 52.6L | $13.00 |
| 7/10 | 28/01/2026 | 9 | NR up to 42 | $5,000.00 | Globe Derby | 1800m | Neutral | Kevin Weidenbach | 1:57.8 | 3 |
| 31.3L | $6.50 |
| 2/10 | 19/01/2026 | 7 | NR up to 40 GROUP | $3,500.00 | Globe Derby | 1800m | Neutral | Kevin Weidenbach | 1:58.9 | 3 |
| 5.7L | $3.00 |
| 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 was well back in the run when 8th (Fr5) over 2070m at Gawler beaten 23 m by Road Star (2:31.90) in NR 43 to 46 on March 4 at $26. At his previous start was driven from back in the field when 4th (Fr4) over 1800m at Globe Derby Park, beaten 4.5 m by Calculating Dancer (2:14.30) in NR up to 42 on February 14 at $8.50. Capable of taking this out.
Last Starts 3 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/9 | 04/03/2026 | 18 | NR 43 to 46 | $5,000.00 | Gawler | 2070m | Neutral | Michael A Smith | 1:58.1 | 5 |
| 23.8L | $26.00 |
| 4/9 | 14/02/2026 | 7 | NR up to 42 | $8,000.00 | Globe Derby | 1800m | Neutral | Michael A Smith | 2:00.1 | 4 |
| 4.4L | $8.50 |
| 3/7 | 07/02/2026 | 5 | NR up to 43 | $5,000.00 | Globe Derby | 1800m | Neutral | Ryan Hryhorec | 2:01.5 | 1 |
| 3.0L | $1.55 |
| 1/10 | 02/02/2026 | 16 | NR up to 40 | $5,000.00 | Globe Derby | 1800m | Neutral | Michael A Smith | 1:58.6 | 2 |
| 9.0L | $2.90 |
| 5/10 | 17/01/2026 | 5 | NR up to 41 | $5,000.00 | Globe Derby | 1800m | Neutral | Michael A Smith | 1:59.0 | 5 |
| 12.9L | $13.00 |
| 5/9 | 12/01/2026 | 7 | NR up to 40 | $5,000.00 | Gawler | 1609m | Neutral | Michael A Smith | 1:56.9 | 1 |
| 6.2L | $3.30 |
| 2/6 | 11/08/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Gawler | 2070m | Jason Kittel | 0 |
| 1L | $0.00 | ||
| 2/5 | 28/03/2021 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Globe Derby | 1800m | D J D Smith | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 |

Driver: Corey Johnson
Stats
Comments
Didn't do much last time out, broke in score up and was out of position at the start 8th (Sr1) over 1609m at Gawler well beaten by Neds Beach (1:58.70) in NR up to 39 on March 4 at $151. Before that broke in score up and was out of position at the start 9th (Fr1) over 1800m at Globe Derby Park, well beaten by Rolling Remona (2:12.00) in NR up to 40 on February 21 at $5. Others rate better.
Last Starts 3 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/8 | 04/03/2026 | 11 | NR up to 39 | $3,500.00 | Gawler | 1609m | Neutral | Symon Kittel | 1:58.7 | 1 |
| 329.7L | $151.00 |
| 3/3 | 23/02/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Globe Derby | 1800m | Good | Corey Johnson | 0 |
| 77.7L | $0.00 | |
| 9/9 | 21/02/2026 | 5 | NR up to 40 | $5,000.00 | Globe Derby | 1800m | Neutral | Ryan Hryhorec | 1:58.0 | 1 |
| 128.6L | $5.00 |
| 5/7 | 16/02/2026 | 6 | NR up to 40 | $5,000.00 | Globe Derby | 1800m | Neutral | Ryan Hryhorec | 1:59.9 | 7 |
| 21.5L | $34.00 |
| 4/4 | 10/02/2026 | 211 | NR up to 44 | $3,500.00 | Globe Derby | 1800m | Neutral | Symon Kittel | 2:01.8 | 3 |
| 19.5L | $41.00 |
| 8/8 | 14/07/2025 | 2 | NR 41 to 46 GROUP | $3,000.00 | Globe Derby | 1800m | Neutral | Wayne Hill | 1:58.2 | 6 |
| 51.1L | $23.00 |
| 7/7 | 12/07/2025 | 4 | NR up to 50 | $4,500.00 | Globe Derby | 1800m | Neutral | Wayne Hill | 1:59.0 | 2 |
| 105.5L | $23.00 |
| 5/5 | 21/04/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Globe Derby | 1800m | Wayne Hill | 0 |
| 25L | $0.00 |

Driver: Shane Turner
Stats
Comments
Last start won by 1.75 m when quickly away, (Fr2) at Port Pirie (1:58.30) beating Clarenden Sakura in NR 41 to 47 on March 2 at $7.50 at the bell was leading 3.2. Big chance of back-to-back wins.
Last Starts 5 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/8 | 02/03/2026 | 9 | NR 41 to 47 | $5,000.00 | Port Pirie | 1609m | Neutral | Dale Afford | 1:58.3 | 2 |
| 1.7L | $7.50 |
| 6/9 | 21/02/2026 | 14 | 6 LIFETIME WINS | $8,000.00 | Globe Derby | 1800m | Neutral | Dale Afford | 1:58.2 | 1 |
| 10.4L | $41.00 |
| 1/6 | 07/02/2026 | 5 | NR up to 43 | $5,000.00 | Globe Derby | 1800m | Neutral | Dale Afford | 1:58.5 | 4 |
| 0.2L | $8.50 |
| 2/10 | 02/02/2026 | 20 | NR up to 40 | $5,000.00 | Globe Derby | 1800m | Neutral | Dale Afford | 1:58.6 | 3 |
| 9.0L | $3.30 |
| 4/8 | 13/01/2026 | 9 | 2 WINS OVER $3,500 | $5,000.00 | Globe Derby | 1800m | Neutral | Dale Afford | 1:58.9 | 7 |
| 18.0L | $9.00 |
| 3/9 | 04/01/2026 | 12 | 4 LIFETIME WINS | $5,000.00 | Port Pirie | 1609m | Neutral | Ryan Hryhorec | 1:57.7 | 2 |
| 21.1L | $23.00 |
| 1/5 | 23/04/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Port Pirie | 1609m | Dale Afford | 0 |
| 20L | $0.00 | ||
| 4/4 | 01/09/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Maryborough | 2190m | Luke Dunne | 0 |
| 3L | $0.00 |

Driver: Jason Kittel
Stats
Comments
Two back was well beaten into fifth after being driven well back, behind Ruthless Offender at Globe Derby Park over 1800m in a NR 41 to 46 on February 16 at $31. Then a handy effort when beaten by 7 m finishing third after a quick start, behind Road Star at Gawler over 2070m in a NR 43 to 46 on March 4 at $9. Rates highly. Has claims based on recent efforts.
Last Starts 3 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/9 | 04/03/2026 | 16 | NR 43 to 46 | $5,000.00 | Gawler | 2070m | Neutral | Ryan Hryhorec | 1:58.1 | 3 |
| 7.1L | $9.00 |
| 5/7 | 16/02/2026 | 6 | NR 41 to 46 | $3,500.00 | Globe Derby | 1800m | Neutral | Michael A Smith | 1:58.8 | 5 |
| 10.8L | $31.00 |
| 5/8 | 10/02/2026 | 8 | NR up to 44 | $3,500.00 | Globe Derby | 1800m | Neutral | Jason Kittel | 1:58.1 | 1 |
| 7.7L | $5.00 |
| 4/10 | 02/02/2026 | 2 | NR 41 to 46 | $3,500.00 | Globe Derby | 1800m | Neutral | Jason Kittel | 1:59.2 | 1 |
| 4.0L | $3.20 |
| 4/9 | 31/01/2026 | 6 | NR up to 43 | $8,000.00 | Globe Derby | 2230m | Neutral | Jason Kittel | 2:00.7 | 7 |
| 13.2L | $34.00 |
| 4/7 | 25/01/2026 | 6 | NR up to 48 | $5,000.00 | Globe Derby | 1800m | Neutral | Michael A Smith | 1:56.5 | 3 |
| 12.2L | $8.50 |
| 2/4 | 09/07/2023 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Gawler | 2070m | C L Johnson | 0 |
| 1L | $0.00 | ||
| 1/6 | 29/01/2020 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Tamworth | 1609m | Good | D A Chapple | 0 |
| 0.2L | $0.00 |

Driver: Bernadette Page
Stats
Comments
Last start 4th (Fr1) over 1609m after showing early pace at Port Pirie, at the bell was 3rd-4.8 beaten 7 m by Lower Manhattan (1:59.00) in 3 LIFETIME WINS on March 2 at $4.20. Two runs back surrendered the lead and finished 2nd (Fr2) over 1800m after showing early speed at Globe Derby Park, at the bell was 2nd-5.8 beaten 2.5 m by Sheza Carona (2:13.10) in 3 LIFETIME WINS on February 23 at $26. This looks tough.
Last Starts 5 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/7 | 02/03/2026 | 7 | 3 LIFETIME WINS | $8,000.00 | Port Pirie | 1609m | Neutral | Wayne Hill | 1:59.0 | 1 |
| 7.5L | $4.20 |
| 2/4 | 23/02/2026 | 50 | 3 LIFETIME WINS | $3,500.00 | Globe Derby | 1800m | Neutral | Wayne Hill | 1:59.0 | 2 |
| 2.5L | $26.00 |
| 8/10 | 04/01/2026 | 12 | NR up to 40 | $3,500.00 | Port Pirie | 1609m | Neutral | Bernadette Page | 1:58.8 | 4 |
| 25.7L | $51.00 |
| 3/6 | 23/12/2025 | 6 | 2 LIFETIME WINS | $3,000.00 | Port Pirie | 1609m | Neutral | Michael A Smith | 1:59.7 | 1 |
| 8.2L | $10.00 |
| 7/10 | 17/12/2025 | 8 | 3 LIFETIME WINS | $3,500.00 | Globe Derby | 1800m | Neutral | Bernadette Page | 1:57.5 | 2 |
| 41.0L | $26.00 |
| 6/10 | 09/12/2025 | 8 | NR 41 to 45 | $3,000.00 | Port Pirie | 1609m | Neutral | Michael A Smith | 1:56.0 | 1 |
| 16.5L | $21.00 |
| 3/3 | 13/07/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Port Pirie | 1609m | M J Dennis | 0 |
| 8L | $0.00 | ||
| 4/5 | 23/04/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Port Pirie | 1609m | D J Champion | 0 |
| 4L | $0.00 |

Driver: Wayne Hill
Stats
Comments
10-year-old gelding is racing in fine form. Won his last two outings at Gawler and Ararat. Last start raced just off the speed and boxed on; won by a nose as favourite after showing early speed, (Fr2) at Gawler (1:58.70) beating Alimonie in NR up to 39 on March 4 at $1.75 at the bell was 3rd-4.7. Winning claims.
Last Starts 3 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/8 | 04/03/2026 | 5 | NR up to 39 | $3,500.00 | Gawler | 1609m | Neutral | Wayne Hill | 1:58.7 | 2 |
| 0.1L | $1.75 |
| 1/11 | 27/02/2026 | 10 | NR up to 40 | $4,000.00 | Ararat | 1790m | Neutral | Jack Laugher | 1:58.7 | 5 |
| 6.7L | $15.00 |
| 10/11 | 17/02/2026 | 7 | NR 38 to 43 | $4,000.00 | Shepparton | 1690m | Neutral | Ryan Sanderson | 1:57.4 | 2 |
| 61.2L | $18.00 |
| 8/9 | 10/02/2026 | 8 | NR up to 39 | $5,000.00 | Globe Derby | 1800m | Neutral | Danielle Hill | 1:59.8 | 1 |
| 33.7L | $6.50 |
| 3/10 | 02/02/2026 | 5 | NR up to 40 | $5,000.00 | Globe Derby | 1800m | Neutral | Danielle Hill | 1:58.6 | 4 |
| 15.6L | $5.50 |
| 9/10 | 28/01/2026 | 11 | NR up to 42 | $5,000.00 | Globe Derby | 1800m | Neutral | Scott Forby | 1:57.8 | 5 |
| 61.0L | $71.00 |
| 2/4 | 08/04/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Mildura | 2190m | L Watson | 0 |
| 3L | $0.00 | ||
| 4/5 | 04/03/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Mildura | 1790m | A W Coad | 0 |
| 17L | $0.00 |

Driver: Declan Whelan
Stats
Comments
Began his campaign last start running was well back in the run when 9th (Fr4) over 2070m at Gawler, beaten 25 m by Road Star (2:31.90) in NR 43 to 46 on March 4 at $101. Not keen.
Last Starts 3 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9/9 | 04/03/2026 | 198 | NR 43 to 46 | $5,000.00 | Gawler | 2070m | Neutral | Corey Johnson | 1:58.1 | 4 |
| 27.0L | $101.00 |
| 7/7 | 18/08/2025 | 13 | NR up to 46 | $3,000.00 | Globe Derby | 1800m | Neutral | Declan Whelan | 1:59.8 | 1 |
| 32.3L | $51.00 |
| 5/8 | 05/08/2025 | 22 | NR up to 46 | $4,500.00 | Globe Derby | 1800m | Neutral | Declan Whelan | 2:03.2 | 6 |
| 7.1L | $51.00 |
| 9/9 | 14/07/2025 | 6 | NR 47 to 54 GROUP | $3,500.00 | Globe Derby | 2230m | Neutral | Darren Billinger | 1:59.4 | 6 |
| 42.8L | $151.00 |
| 6/7 | 08/07/2025 | 22 | NR 47 to 54 | $3,000.00 | Globe Derby | 1800m | Neutral | Darren Billinger | 2:00.0 | 1 |
| 20.7L | $21.00 |
| 8/10 | 16/06/2025 | 6 | NR 47 to 54 GROUP | $3,000.00 | Globe Derby | 1800m | Neutral | Ryan Hryhorec | 1:58.4 | 3 |
| 19.9L | $21.00 |
| 2/6 | 03/11/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Globe Derby | 1800m | S B Turner | 0 |
| 30L | $0.00 | ||
| 1/7 | 26/06/2022 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Gawler | 2070m | R M Hryhorec | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 |