Kapunda Race 8 - Nutrien Ag Solutions Gawler/Kapunda Pace (Sky 1)
PERFECT PLAYGIRL (1) has been on the money a lot of late and went close again last time over 1800m at Globe Derby Park, finishing second and 40 metres from the winner. Has the benefit of a good draw. Steps up a level but she is up to the task. NORMY (5) gave his opponents no chance last start when he cruised to a 14 metres victory over 1800m at Globe Derby Park. This looks a sterner test than last time but he is capable of another big performance. SEASIDE SHOW (4) is right in contention after finishing in the placings for the second time in a row last start, beaten 5 metres into third at Globe Derby Park. No reason she cannot take this out. FLYIN TOMMY NZ (2) has drawn to advantage and should give backers a great sight.

Driver: Gaita Pullicino
Stats
Comments
Two back was well beaten into second after being driven well back, behind Seaside Lady at Globe Derby Park over 2230m on September 26 at $18. Then a handy effort when well beaten into second after a quick start, behind Tuffasnails at Globe Derby Park over 1800m on September 28 at $7.50. Drawn to advantage and expected to go well again.
Last Starts 5 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/9 | 28/09/2026 | 2 | NR 41 to 45 | $3,500.00 | Globe Derby | 1800m | Neutral | Tony Pullicino | 1:54.8 | 3 |
| 37.6L | $7.50 |
| 2/6 | 26/09/2026 | 4 | NR up to 43 | $3,500.00 | Globe Derby | 2230m | Neutral | Tony Pullicino | 1:59.2 | 2 |
| 12.1L | $18.00 |
| 3/9 | 22/09/2026 | 3 | NR 41 to 46 | $3,500.00 | Globe Derby | 1800m | Neutral | Tony Pullicino | 1:59.1 | 3 |
| 6.5L | $15.00 |
| 7/7 | 19/09/2026 | 5 | 5 LIFETIME WINS | $5,000.00 | Globe Derby | 1800m | Fast | Mario Borg | 1:58.4 | 2 |
| 15.4L | $126.00 |
| 3/7 | 14/09/2026 | 35 | NR 41 to 46 | $3,500.00 | Gawler | 1609m | Fast | Danielle Hill | 1:57.8 | 1 |
| 3.0L | $5.00 |
| 4/8 | 10/08/2026 | 7 | NR 41 to 46 | $3,500.00 | Globe Derby | 1800m | Neutral | Danielle Hill | 2:01.1 | 2 |
| 3.6L | $11.00 |
| 5/6 | 24/06/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bendigo | 1650m | Liam Older | 0 |
| 3L | $0.00 | ||
| 2/5 | 06/02/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Melton | 1720m | J L Duggan | 0 |
| 12L | $0.00 |

Driver: Samantha Hill
Stats
Comments
Last start was driven from back in the field when 6th (Fr2) over 1800m after showing early pace at Globe Derby Park beaten 7 m by Feng Shui Star (2:11.60) in 4yo+ on September 26 at $3.40. Before that, was well back in the run when 9th (Fr7) over 1800m after racing wide at Globe Derby Park, at the bell was 10th-23.6 beaten 19 m by Feng Shui Star (2:09.90) on September 19 at $61. Has the same draw and is a winning chance.
Last Starts 7 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/8 | 26/09/2026 | 7 | NR 44 to 51 | $5,000.00 | Globe Derby | 1800m | Neutral | Wayne Hill | 1:57.6 | 2 |
| 7.7L | $3.40 |
| 9/10 | 19/09/2026 | 7 | NR 42 to 47 | $8,000.00 | Globe Derby | 1800m | Fast | Samantha Hill | 1:56.2 | 7 |
| 19.9L | $61.00 |
| 8/10 | 12/09/2026 | 7 | NR 44 to 49 | $5,000.00 | Globe Derby | 1800m | Neutral | Samantha Hill | 1:56.7 | 4 |
| 11.6L | $15.00 |
| 5/10 | 05/09/2026 | 14 | NR 46 to 53 | $8,000.00 | Globe Derby | 2230m | Neutral | Samantha Hill | 1:59.6 | 1 |
| 22.4L | $18.00 |
| 1/10 | 22/08/2026 | 5 | NR up to 43 | $5,000.00 | Globe Derby | 1800m | Neutral | Wayne Hill | 1:58.2 | 2 |
| 3.0L | $2.30 |
| 1/9 | 17/08/2026 | 7 | NR up to 46 | $3,500.00 | Gawler | 2070m | Neutral | Wayne Hill | 2:00.6 | 2 |
| 8.3L | $4.20 |
| 2/5 | 07/07/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Mildura | 2190m | Luke Watson | 0 |
| 3L | $0.00 | ||
| 2/7 | 10/07/2023 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bathurst | 1730m | Good | J N Turnbull | 0 |
| 13.3L | $0.00 |

Driver: Ryan Hryhorec
Stats
Comments
Last start 6th (Fr3) over 1800m after showing early pace at Globe Derby Park beaten 21 m by Rockin Gemma (2:09.50) in 4yo+ on September 26 at $34. At the run before was well back in the run when 5th (Fr6) over 1800m at Globe Derby Park, at the bell was 7th-15.8 beaten 11 m by Feng Shui Star (2:09.90) on September 19 at $19. Can make amends.
Last Starts 7 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/9 | 26/09/2026 | 7 | NR 44 to 51 | $5,000.00 | Globe Derby | 1800m | Neutral | Corey Johnson | 1:55.8 | 3 |
| 21.4L | $34.00 |
| 5/10 | 19/09/2026 | 7 | NR 42 to 47 | $8,000.00 | Globe Derby | 1800m | Fast | Ryan Hryhorec | 1:56.2 | 6 |
| 11.3L | $19.00 |
| 9/10 | 12/09/2026 | 12 | NR 44 to 49 | $5,000.00 | Globe Derby | 1800m | Neutral | Anthony Robinson | 1:56.7 | 3 |
| 14.3L | $26.00 |
| 4/10 | 31/08/2026 | 58 | NR 41 to 47 | $5,000.00 | Globe Derby | 2230m | Fast | Samantha Hill | 1:59.4 | 3 |
| 3.2L | $8.50 |
| 2/10 | 04/07/2026 | 21 | NR 45 to 51 | $8,000.00 | Globe Derby | 2230m | Neutral | Corey Johnson | 1:59.3 | 2 |
| 9.4L | $34.00 |
| 10/10 | 13/06/2026 | 7 | NR 47 to 53 | $5,000.00 | Globe Derby | 1800m | Neutral | S K Hill | 2:00.4 | 5 |
| 16.7L | $41.00 |
| 2/7 | 30/03/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Gawler | 2070m | Corey Johnson | 0 |
| 4L | $0.00 | ||
| 3/6 | 10/11/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Gawler | 2070m | Ryan Hryhorec | 0 |
| 40L | $0.00 |

Driver: Michael A Smith
Stats
Comments
Solid run when a close second after showing early speed, behind Reach The Peak at Globe Derby Park over 1800m on September 19 at $81. Then a handy effort when beaten by 5 m finishing third after showing early speed, behind Grumpypants Gracie at Globe Derby Park over 1800m in a 3yo on September 26 at $23. Major player.
Last Starts 7 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/9 | 26/09/2026 | 7 | Fillies No NR | $11,000.00 | Globe Derby | 1800m | Neutral | Dean Girardi | 1:57.8 | 6 |
| 5.2L | $23.00 |
| 2/7 | 19/09/2026 | 7 | 5 LIFETIME WINS | $5,000.00 | Globe Derby | 1800m | Fast | Corey Johnson | 1:58.4 | 1 |
| 0.1L | $81.00 |
| 9/9 | 12/09/2026 | 5 | No NR | $20,000.00 | Globe Derby | 1800m | Neutral | Greg Rogers | 1:55.8 | 5 |
| 46.8L | $81.00 |
| 2/10 | 07/09/2026 | 7 | 1 LIFETIME WIN | $5,000.00 | Globe Derby | 1800m | Neutral | Greg Rogers | 2:00.5 | 2 |
| 6.8L | $51.00 |
| 8/9 | 31/08/2026 | 87 | 2 LIFETIME WINS | $8,000.00 | Globe Derby | 1800m | Fast | Greg Rogers | 1:59.5 | 4 |
| 26.8L | $34.00 |
| 7/11 | 05/06/2026 | 11 | 0-3 WINs | $6,000.00 | Mildura | 1790m | Neutral | Jack Laugher | 1:57.5 | 6 |
| 70.6L | $34.00 |
| 3/7 | 05/01/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bendigo | 2150m | Zac Steenhuis | 0 |
| 9L | $0.00 |

Driver: Tony Pullicino
Stats
Comments
Last start posted a big 14 m win (Sr1) at Globe Derby Park (2:10.90) beating Brobenah Girl in 3yo+ on September 28 at $4.33. Sure to feature again.
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 | 28/09/2026 | 2 | 2 LIFETIME WINS | $3,500.00 | Globe Derby | 1800m | Neutral | Tony Pullicino | 1:57.0 | 1 |
| 14.9L | $4.33 |
| 4/6 | 26/09/2026 | 4 | NR up to 43 | $3,500.00 | Globe Derby | 2230m | Neutral | Gaita Pullicino | 1:59.2 | 3 |
| 25.3L | $4.80 |
| 2/10 | 22/09/2026 | 3 | 5 LIFETIME WINS | $3,500.00 | Globe Derby | 1800m | Neutral | Tony Pullicino | 1:59.1 | 2 |
| 0.2L | $1.75 |
| 6/7 | 19/09/2026 | 5 | 5 LIFETIME WINS | $5,000.00 | Globe Derby | 1800m | Fast | Tony Pullicino | 1:58.4 | 3 |
| 12.8L | $51.00 |
| 2/10 | 14/09/2026 | 7 | 2 LIFETIME WINS | $3,500.00 | Gawler | 1609m | Fast | Tony Pullicino | 1:59.4 | 3 |
| 3.3L | $8.00 |
| 1/10 | 07/09/2026 | 6 | 1 LIFETIME WIN | $5,000.00 | Globe Derby | 1800m | Neutral | Tony Pullicino | 2:00.5 | 4 |
| 6.8L | $5.50 |
| 4/4 | 27/05/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Melton | 1720m | Good | Paul Males | 0 |
| 61.5L | $0.00 | |
| 5/7 | 19/05/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bendigo | 2150m | Paul Males | 0 |
| 20L | $0.00 |

Driver: Todd Mumford
Stats
Comments
Nine-year-old gelding showed improvement last time. Was well back in the run when 3rd (Fr5) over 2050m at Port Pirie, beaten 8 m by Sportsflight (2:30.70) on September 21 at $21. The race before was not as impressive when beaten by 4.5 m finishing fifth behind Two Way Wonder at Port Pirie over 1609m on August 25 at $51. Not fancied.
Last Starts 12 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/6 | 21/09/2026 | 27 | NR 41 to 47 | $5,000.00 | Port Pirie | 2050m | Neutral | Todd Mumford | 1:58.3 | 5 |
| 8.4L | $21.00 |
| 5/8 | 25/08/2026 | 14 | NR 41 to 47 | $5,000.00 | Port Pirie | 1609m | Neutral | Todd Mumford | 1:57.7 | 2 |
| 4.5L | $51.00 |
| 5/8 | 11/08/2026 | 14 | NR 41 to 46 | $5,000.00 | Port Pirie | 2050m | Neutral | Todd Mumford | 2:01.4 | 2 |
| 8.8L | $26.00 |
| 7/9 | 28/07/2026 | 70 | NR 41 to 47 | $5,000.00 | Port Pirie | 2050m | Neutral | Todd Mumford | 1:59.6 | 3 |
| 19.4L | $23.00 |
| 2/4 | 22/07/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Port Pirie | 1609m | Good | Todd Mumford | 0 |
| 1.5L | $0.00 | |
| 1/6 | 19/05/2026 | 13 | NR up to 45 | $5,000.00 | Port Pirie | 1609m | Neutral | Todd Mumford | 1:57.1 | 3 |
| 2.3L | $5.00 |
| 5/9 | 06/05/2026 | 8 | NR 41 to 46 | $3,500.00 | Port Pirie | 2050m | Neutral | Todd Mumford | 1:59.2 | 2 |
| 9.3L | $8.00 |
| 2/3 | 22/12/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Gawler | 2070m | T A Mumford | 0 |
| 3L | $0.00 |

Driver: Wayne Hill
Stats
Comments
Eight-year-old gelding showed improvement last start. 2nd (Fr2) over 1790m at Mildura, at the bell was 3rd-6.2 beaten a neck by Sunshine Warrior (2:14.50) on September 27 at $2.70. The race before was not as impressive when well beaten into fourth behind Feng Shui Star at Globe Derby Park over 1800m on September 19 at $81. Unlikely to threaten in this tougher assignment.
Last Starts 6 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/10 | 27/09/2026 | 8 | NR up to 49 | $5,000.00 | Mildura | 1790m | Neutral | Wayne Hill | 2:00.9 | 2 |
| 0.3L | $2.70 |
| 4/10 | 19/09/2026 | 7 | NR 42 to 47 | $8,000.00 | Globe Derby | 1800m | Fast | Kevin Weidenbach | 1:56.2 | 2 |
| 10.2L | $81.00 |
| 9/10 | 12/09/2026 | 4 | NR up to 43 | $5,000.00 | Globe Derby | 1800m | Neutral | Samantha Hill | 1:58.0 | 6 |
| 12.2L | $23.00 |
| 6/9 | 08/09/2026 | 14 | NR 43 to 47 | $3,500.00 | Port Pirie | 1609m | Neutral | Dale Afford | 1:56.3 | 1 |
| 9.1L | $61.00 |
| 6/8 | 25/08/2026 | 3 | NR 41 to 47 | $5,000.00 | Port Pirie | 1609m | Neutral | Michael A Smith | 1:57.7 | 2 |
| 18.6L | $4.20 |
| 6/10 | 22/08/2026 | 7 | NR 44 to 48 GROUP | $8,000.00 | Globe Derby | 1800m | Neutral | Tony Pullicino | 1:59.5 | 2 |
| 12.9L | $91.00 |
| 2/7 | 07/11/2022 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bendigo | 2150m | Katie Crockett | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 | ||
| 2/4 | 31/10/2022 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bendigo | 2150m | Katie Crockett | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 |

Driver: Kevin Weidenbach
Stats
Comments
Well-beaten 22 days ago at Globe Derby Park over 1800m, before that 7th (Fr3) over 1800m at Globe Derby Park beaten 16 m by Childers Road (2:13.30) on September 5 at $6.50. Cannot enthuse on what we have seen of late.
Last Starts 21 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10/10 | 12/09/2026 | 7 | NR 44 to 49 | $5,000.00 | Globe Derby | 1800m | Neutral | Jason Kittel | 1:56.7 | 5 |
| 28.9L | $41.00 |
| 7/10 | 05/09/2026 | 5 | NR up to 45 | $5,000.00 | Globe Derby | 1800m | Neutral | Jason Kittel | 1:59.2 | 3 |
| 16.3L | $6.50 |
| 2/10 | 31/08/2026 | 9 | NR 41 to 47 | $5,000.00 | Globe Derby | 2230m | Fast | Jason Kittel | 1:59.4 | 1 |
| 1.2L | $11.00 |
| 10/10 | 22/08/2026 | 7 | NR 44 to 48 GROUP | $8,000.00 | Globe Derby | 1800m | Neutral | Nicholas Brown | 1:59.5 | 3 |
| 17.6L | $51.00 |
| 9/10 | 15/08/2026 | 7 | NR 46 to 51 | $8,000.00 | Globe Derby | 1800m | Neutral | Corey Johnson | 1:58.4 | 3 |
| 119.0L | $12.00 |
| 9/9 | 08/08/2026 | 7 | NR up to 43 | $8,000.00 | Globe Derby | 1800m | R | Jason Kittel | 2:00.5 | 4 |
| 12.0L | $14.00 |
| 3/4 | 13/10/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Gawler | 2070m | Jason Kittel | 0 |
| 8L | $0.00 | ||
| 4/5 | 08/10/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Globe Derby | 1800m | Chloe Fridd | 0 |
| 0.1L | $0.00 |

Driver: James Herbertson
Stats
Comments
Last start 9th (Sr1) over 1790m at Mildura, at the bell was 7th-11.8 beaten 19 m by Sunshine Warrior (2:14.50) on September 27 at $26. Two runs back came from midfield and posted a big 5 m win (Sr2) at Mildura (2:45.70) beating Bohemian Braids in on September 18 at $3.90 at the bell was 2nd-4.4. Not keen.
Last Starts 6 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9/10 | 27/09/2026 | 9 | NR up to 49 | $5,000.00 | Mildura | 1790m | Neutral | Josh Duggan | 2:00.9 | 1 |
| 19.6L | $26.00 |
| 1/8 | 18/09/2026 | 3 | NR 40 to 46 | $5,000.00 | Mildura | 2190m | Neutral | Jack Laugher | 2:01.8 | 2 |
| 5.2L | $3.90 |
| 5/6 | 15/09/2026 | 3 | NR 43 to 47 | $5,000.00 | Shepparton | 2190m | Neutral | James Herbertson | 2:00.5 | 2 |
| 10.3L | $1.65 |
| 10/10 | 12/09/2026 | 4 | NR up to 43 | $5,000.00 | Globe Derby | 1800m | Neutral | Reece Moore | 1:58.0 | 7 |
| 14.4L | $101.00 |
| 2/9 | 08/09/2026 | 3 | NR 43 to 47 | $3,500.00 | Port Pirie | 1609m | Neutral | Wayne Hill | 1:56.3 | 2 |
| 4.0L | $9.50 |
| 9/10 | 05/09/2026 | 11 | NR up to 45 | $5,000.00 | Globe Derby | 1800m | Neutral | Wayne Hill | 1:59.2 | 3 |
| 25.9L | $14.00 |
| 99/3 | 17/05/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Globe Derby | 2230m | Good | Wayne Hill | 0 |
| 99L | $0.00 | |
| 2/4 | 08/04/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Mildura | 2190m | L Watson | 0 |
| 3L | $0.00 |

Driver: Elley-May Adams
Stats
Comments
Didn't do much last start, was driven from back in the field when 7th (Fr2) over 1609m at Port Pirie beaten 50 m by Niteonthetown (1:56.40) on August 11 at $81. Before that was driven from back in the field when 9th (Fr7) over 1800m at Globe Derby Park, beaten 65 m by Midnight Crimes (2:09.40) on August 1 at $61. Unlikely to threaten in this tougher assignment.
Last Starts 53 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/8 | 11/08/2026 | 10 | NR 47 to 52 | $3,500.00 | Port Pirie | 1609m | Neutral | M M Maguire | 1:56.4 | 2 |
| 48.2L | $81.00 |
| 9/9 | 01/08/2026 | 61 | 5 LIFETIME WINS | $5,000.00 | Globe Derby | 1800m | Neutral | M M Maguire | 1:55.7 | 7 |
| 66.9L | $61.00 |
| 2/4 | 26/07/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Globe Derby | 1800m | Good | M M Maguire | 0 |
| 7.1L | $0.00 | |
| 7/7 | 01/06/2026 | 26 | NR 47 to 54 | $3,500.00 | Globe Derby | 1800m | Neutral | Tony Pullicino | 1:58.2 | 1 |
| 351.6L | $81.00 |
| 5/6 | 06/05/2026 | 8 | 3 LIFETIME WINS | $5,000.00 | Port Pirie | 2050m | Neutral | Jason Kittel | 1:58.2 | 5 |
| 27.8L | $21.00 |
| 4/6 | 28/04/2026 | 3 | NR 44 to 51 | $5,000.00 | Port Pirie | 2050m | Neutral | Kevin Weidenbach | 1:59.7 | 6 |
| 9.0L | $61.00 |
| 9/9 | 25/04/2026 | 7 | NR 44 to 49 | $5,000.00 | Globe Derby | 1800m | Neutral | Kevin Weidenbach | 1:58.5 | 6 |
| 16.1L | $101.00 |
| 8/8 | 25/02/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Albion Park | 1660m | Good | Nathan Dawson | 0 |
| 42.3L | $0.00 |