Mount Gambier Race 1 - 2026 Matthews Petroleum Mount Gambier Gold Cup (Heat 1) (Sky 2)
CEE CEE LOU (10) showed great determination at his latest appearance over 2080m at Cranbourne when he scored by 1.3 metres after being handy in the run. Not drawn to best so may need a 10/10 drive. Ideally placed and is sure to prove tough to beat again. OCEAN AVENUE (8) settled close to the pace and finished too well to take out a 1790m race at Ararat last start, adding to his fine run of recent form. Ideally placed and is sure to play a major role again. SPOOK CROCKER (6) is on the radar after his last-start fifth over 2160m at Hamilton a week-and-a-half ago. Top-three aspirations. GRINNING BEACH BOY (9) disappointed last time when seventh over 2160m at Hamilton. Can do a lot better so worth considering for the multiples.

Driver: Andrew Clarke
Stats
Comments
Solid performance when beaten by 1.1 m finishing second behind Whata Optimist at Globe Derby Park over 2230m in a NR 43 to 48 on January 28 at $2. Then a handy effort when beaten by 6 m finishing third behind Feisty Jane at Globe Derby Park over 1800m in a NR 47 to 54 on February 2 at $3.40. Will be about the money again.
Last Starts 31 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/8 | 02/02/2026 | 5 | NR 47 to 54 | $3,500.00 | Globe Derby | 1800m | Neutral | Jason Kittel | 1:58.5 | 1 |
| 6.2L | $3.40 |
| 2/8 | 28/01/2026 | 9 | NR 43 to 48 | $3,500.00 | Globe Derby | 2230m | Neutral | Jason Kittel | 1:58.8 | 5 |
| 1.1L | $2.00 |
| 1/9 | 19/01/2026 | 7 | NR 41 to 46 GROUP | $3,500.00 | Globe Derby | 1800m | Neutral | Jason Kittel | 1:58.8 | 5 |
| 3.1L | $2.90 |
| 5/7 | 12/01/2026 | 7 | NR 52 to 59 | $3,500.00 | Gawler | 1609m | Neutral | Andrew Clarke | 1:55.5 | 1 |
| 11.0L | $34.00 |
| 9/9 | 05/01/2026 | 6 | NR 56 to 64 | $7,000.00 | Horsham | 2200m | Neutral | Andrew Clarke | 1:57.3 | 2 |
| 38.2L | $151.00 |
| 3/7 | 30/12/2025 | 14 | NR 52 to 59 | $4,500.00 | Mount Gambier | 2190m | Neutral | Declan Murphy | 1:59.2 | 2 |
| 11.9L | $10.00 |
| 2/5 | 02/03/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Mount Gambier | 1780m | Andrew Clarke | 0 |
| 0.3L | $0.00 | ||
| 2/3 | 08/09/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Mount Gambier | 1780m | J P Glynn | 0 |
| 0.2L | $0.00 |

Driver: Hannah Lewis
Stats
Comments
Last start won by a nose when quickly away, (Fr1) at Boort (2:23.90) beating Eagle Major in NR 45 to 49 on March 1 at $14 at the bell was leading 0.4. Expected to feature again.
Last Starts 4 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/8 | 01/03/2026 | 12 | NR 45 to 49 | $7,000.00 | Boort | 1900m | W | H Lewis | 2:01.9 | 1 |
| 0.1L | $14.00 |
| 4/9 | 17/02/2026 | 72 | NR 40 to 44 GROUP | $3,500.00 | Mount Gambier | 1780m | Neutral | M D Horsnell | 1:56.8 | 3 |
| 33.6L | $41.00 |
| 12/12 | 07/12/2025 | 5 | NR up to 49 | $7,000.00 | Horsham | 1700m | Neutral | Lochie Cook | 1:55.5 | 3 |
| 49.5L | $41.00 |
| 6/9 | 02/12/2025 | 14 | NR up to 49 | $4,500.00 | Mount Gambier | 1780m | Neutral | B M Howard | 1:58.8 | 1 |
| 32.0L | $41.00 |
| 7/9 | 18/11/2025 | 18 | NR up to 44 | $4,500.00 | Mount Gambier | 1780m | Neutral | Mark Phillips | 2:01.2 | 2 |
| 14.3L | $126.00 |
| 7/7 | 31/10/2025 | 136 | NR 41 to 47 | $4,500.00 | Mount Gambier | 1780m | Neutral | Mark Phillips | 1:57.1 | 4 |
| 39.1L | $14.00 |
| 3/3 | 12/10/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Mount Gambier | 1780m | Mark Phillips | 0 |
| 24L | $0.00 | ||
| 1/3 | 29/12/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Mount Gambier | 1780m | M A Phillips | 0 |
| 5L | $0.00 |

Driver: Brent Howard
Stats
Comments
Last start was well back in the run when 5th (Fr6) over 1780m at this track, beaten 9 m by Spook Crocker (2:11.00) in NR 40 to 44 GROUP on February 17 at $101. Two runs back 4th (Sr3) over 2190m at this track beaten 15 m by Roblen Ranger (2:42.60) in NR up to 42 on February 3 at $23. Unlikely to threaten.
Last Starts 16 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/9 | 17/02/2026 | 14 | NR 40 to 44 GROUP | $5,000.00 | Mount Gambier | 1780m | Neutral | B M Howard | 1:58.4 | 6 |
| 9.6L | $101.00 |
| 4/9 | 03/02/2026 | 14 | NR up to 42 | $5,000.00 | Mount Gambier | 2190m | Neutral | B M Howard | 1:59.5 | 3 |
| 15.5L | $23.00 |
| 1/4 | 28/01/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Mount Gambier | 1780m | G M Howard | 0 |
| 1L | $0.00 | ||
| 5/8 | 20/01/2026 | 21 | NR up to 49 | $5,000.00 | Mount Gambier | 2190m | Neutral | B M Howard | 2:02.5 | 6 |
| 10.0L | $26.00 |
| 1/6 | 30/12/2025 | 14 | 2 LIFETIME WINS | $4,500.00 | Mount Gambier | 1780m | Neutral | B M Howard | 2:02.3 | 5 |
| 2.4L | $3.80 |
| 2/8 | 16/12/2025 | 14 | 2 LIFETIME WINS | $3,000.00 | Mount Gambier | 1780m | Neutral | B M Howard | 1:59.3 | 2 |
| 5.5L | $7.50 |
| 1/6 | 02/12/2025 | 14 | NR up to 40 GROUP | $4,500.00 | Mount Gambier | 2190m | Neutral | B M Howard | 2:03.7 | 1 |
| 1.0L | $13.00 |
| 3/4 | 07/05/2023 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Mount Gambier | 1780m | B M Howard | 0 |
| 18L | $0.00 |

Driver: Rod Barker
Stats
Comments
Didn't do much last time out, 8th (Fr2) over 2160m at Hamilton, at the bell was 5th-9.6 beaten 18 m by Roblen Ranger (2:38.60) in NR up to 55 on February 23 at $31. Before that 5th (Fr1) over 1785m at Stawell, at the bell was 6th-8.2 beaten 5 m by Chogi (2:09.50) in NR 50 to 55 on February 9 at $8.50. This looks far too tough.
Last Starts 10 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/8 | 23/02/2026 | 14 | NR up to 55 | $6,000.00 | Hamilton | 2160m | Neutral | Rod Barker | 1:58.2 | 2 |
| 18.1L | $31.00 |
| 5/7 | 09/02/2026 | 7 | NR 50 to 55 | $6,000.00 | Stawell | 1785m | Neutral | Rod Barker | 1:56.8 | 1 |
| 5.1L | $8.50 |
| 8/11 | 02/02/2026 | 7 | NR 50 to 55 | $6,000.00 | Charlton | 2100m | Neutral | Jackie Barker | 1:57.9 | 1 |
| 12.6L | $13.00 |
| 10/10 | 26/01/2026 | 7 | NR 50 to 55 | $6,000.00 | Terang | 1680m | Fast | Rod Barker | 1:56.8 | 1 |
| 14.8L | $61.00 |
| 5/7 | 19/01/2026 | 8 | NR 49 to 54 | $6,000.00 | Charlton | 1609m | Neutral | Jackie Barker | 1:53.5 | 3 |
| 8.8L | $6.50 |
| 4/8 | 11/01/2026 | 69 | NR 50 to 55 | $6,000.00 | Hamilton | 2160m | Fast | Rod Barker | 1:58.4 | 6 |
| 6.3L | $101.00 |
| 2/6 | 16/10/2023 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Melton | 2240m | K M Gath | 0 |
| 5.5L | $0.00 | ||
| 2/5 | 10/10/2022 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Melton | 2240m | Tasmyn Potter | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 |

Driver: Mark Phillips
Stats
Comments
Failed to impress last start; was driven from back in the field when 5th (Fr7) over 2160m at Hamilton, at the bell was 7th-13.9 beaten 5 m by Roblen Ranger (2:38.60) in NR up to 55 on February 23 at $13. Showed ability the race before when he won by a head as favourite (Sr1) at this track (2:11.00) beating Go Jack Crocker in NR 40 to 44 GROUP on February 17 at $2.50. Strong contender.
Last Starts 10 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/8 | 23/02/2026 | 6 | NR up to 55 | $6,000.00 | Hamilton | 2160m | Neutral | B M Howard | 1:58.2 | 7 |
| 5.0L | $13.00 |
| 1/9 | 17/02/2026 | 14 | NR 40 to 44 GROUP | $5,000.00 | Mount Gambier | 1780m | Neutral | Mark Phillips | 1:58.4 | 1 |
| 0.2L | $2.50 |
| 1/8 | 03/02/2026 | 8 | 2 LIFETIME WINS | $5,000.00 | Mount Gambier | 1780m | Neutral | Mark Phillips | 1:57.2 | 6 |
| 19.3L | $1.65 |
| 2/10 | 26/01/2026 | 6 | NR 45 to 50 | $6,000.00 | Terang | 2180m | Fast | Glen Craven | 1:57.7 | 5 |
| 2.1L | $3.20 |
| 1/7 | 20/01/2026 | 22 | 2 LIFETIME WINS | $3,500.00 | Mount Gambier | 1780m | Neutral | Mark Phillips | 2:00.9 | 3 |
| 15.7L | $1.70 |
| 1/4 | 14/01/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Mount Gambier | 1780m | Mark Phillips | 0 |
| 4L | $0.00 | ||
| 9/10 | 29/12/2025 | 9 | NR up to 40 | $7,000.00 | Victor Harbor | 1660m | Neutral | S K Hill | 1:58.6 | 3 |
| 28.4L | $21.00 |
| 2/7 | 07/09/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Globe Derby | 1800m | Samantha Hill | 0 |
| 2L | $0.00 |

Driver: Lochie Cook
Stats
Comments
Last start broke in score up and was out of position at the start 7th (Fr1) over 2200m after showing early speed at Ballarat, beaten 10 m by Big Sledge Hammer (2:38.80) in NR 60 to 69 on January 24 at $26. At the run before 7th (Fr4) over 2190m after showing early pace at Shepparton, at the bell was leading 4.25 beaten 10 m by Franco Novelist (2:39.80) in 0W/15 0K stake on January 17 at $5.50. Capable of a better showing.
Last Starts 40 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/9 | 24/01/2026 | 7 | NR 60 to 69 | $10,000.00 | Ballarat | 2200m | Neutral | Glen Craven | 1:56.2 | 1 |
| 10.7L | $26.00 |
| 7/12 | 17/01/2026 | 7 | 0W/15 0K stake | $15,000.00 | Shepparton | 2190m | Fast | Jordan Leedham | 1:57.4 | 4 |
| 10.2L | $5.50 |
| 3/11 | 10/01/2026 | 8 | 1W/15 0K stake | $15,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Lochie Cook | 1:54.5 | 2 |
| 6.4L | $23.00 |
| 8/11 | 02/01/2026 | 12 | NR 57 to 63 | $7,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Lochie Cook | 1:55.7 | 6 |
| 39.7L | $15.00 |
| 2/10 | 21/12/2025 | 12 | NR 53 to 58 | $6,000.00 | Cranbourne | 1609m | W | Lochie Cook | 1:57.2 | 2 |
| 2.6L | $11.00 |
| 2/8 | 09/12/2025 | 7 | NR 56 to 64 | $7,000.00 | Shepparton | 1690m | Neutral | Ryan Sanderson | 1:56.6 | 3 |
| 1.1L | $2.20 |
| 1/3 | 10/11/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bendigo | 2150m | Ryan Sanderson | 0 |
| 7L | $0.00 | ||
| 1/5 | 03/11/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bendigo | 2150m | Michelle Phillips | 0 |
| 9L | $0.00 |

Driver: Jackie Barker
Stats
Comments
Racing consistently. Last start won on the speed and boxed on steadily; posted a big 9 m win when quickly away, (Fr4) at Ararat (2:08.40) beating Caledonian Ranger in NR 50 to 55 on February 27 at $5 at the bell was 2nd-8.1. In form and sure to prove very hard to beat.
Last Starts 6 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/9 | 27/02/2026 | 4 | NR 50 to 55 | $6,000.00 | Ararat | 1790m | Neutral | Luke Dunne | 1:55.4 | 4 |
| 9.7L | $5.00 |
| 3/8 | 23/02/2026 | 20 | NR up to 55 | $6,000.00 | Hamilton | 2160m | Neutral | Jason Lee | 1:58.2 | 3 |
| 0.2L | $6.00 |
| 2/5 | 03/02/2026 | 8 | NR 50 to 59 | $5,000.00 | Mount Gambier | 2190m | Neutral | Mark Phillips | 2:01.0 | 1 |
| 2.8L | $9.00 |
| 3/10 | 26/01/2026 | 6 | NR 50 to 55 | $6,000.00 | Terang | 1680m | Fast | Glen Craven | 1:56.8 | 7 |
| 4.0L | $14.00 |
| 5/8 | 20/01/2026 | 9 | 5 LIFETIME WINS | $3,500.00 | Mount Gambier | 1780m | Neutral | B M Howard | 2:00.9 | 3 |
| 6.0L | $15.00 |
| 5/8 | 11/01/2026 | 12 | NR 50 to 55 | $6,000.00 | Hamilton | 2160m | Fast | Glen Craven | 1:58.4 | 2 |
| 9.7L | $9.00 |
| 3/3 | 04/01/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Mount Gambier | 2190m | Steven Fennell | 0 |
| 65L | $0.00 | ||
| 1/4 | 10/12/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Mount Gambier | 1780m | Mark Phillips | 0 |
| 12L | $0.00 |

Driver: Michael Bellman
Stats
Comments
Last start 7th (Fr4) over 2160m after showing early pace at Hamilton was 6th-11.6 at the bell, beaten 14 m by The Steel Dragon (2:38.00) in NR 56 to 64 on February 23 at $41. At his previous start 7th (Fr2) over 2180m after showing early pace at Terang, at the bell was 2nd-0.13 beaten 10 m by Keayang Wasabi (2:41.90) in NR 56 to 64 on February 13 at $16. Has a strong record at this track and distance so worth another chance.
Last Starts 10 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/8 | 23/02/2026 | 10 | NR 56 to 64 | $7,000.00 | Hamilton | 2160m | Neutral | Michael Bellman | 1:57.7 | 4 |
| 14.3L | $41.00 |
| 7/7 | 13/02/2026 | 10 | NR 56 to 64 | $7,000.00 | Terang | 2180m | Neutral | Michael Bellman | 1:59.5 | 2 |
| 10.0L | $16.00 |
| 5/5 | 03/02/2026 | 23 | NR 50 to 59 | $5,000.00 | Mount Gambier | 2190m | Neutral | Jackie Barker | 2:01.0 | 5 |
| 12.0L | $3.00 |
| 2/10 | 11/01/2026 | 6 | NR 56 to 64 | $7,000.00 | Hamilton | 1660m | Fast | Michael Bellman | 1:54.1 | 4 |
| 0.2L | $14.00 |
| 4/9 | 05/01/2026 | 6 | NR 56 to 64 | $7,000.00 | Horsham | 2200m | Neutral | Michael Bellman | 1:57.3 | 5 |
| 6.0L | $5.00 |
| 1/7 | 30/12/2025 | 8 | NR 52 to 59 | $4,500.00 | Mount Gambier | 2190m | Neutral | Michael Bellman | 1:59.2 | 5 |
| 1.8L | $3.20 |
| 1/4 | 06/03/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Mount Gambier | 1780m | M A Phillips | 0 |
| 15L | $0.00 | ||
| 1/3 | 13/08/2023 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Mount Gambier | 1780m | B M Howard | 0 |
| 30L | $0.00 |

Driver: Corey Johnson
Stats
Comments
Last start won by 1.3 m as favourite after showing early speed, (Fr1) at Cranbourne (2:36.40) beating Ferrigno in 0W/15 0K stake on January 3 at $1.90 at the bell was 2nd-.4m on the pegs. Hard to go past.
Last Starts 7 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/5 | 26/02/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Cobram | 2170m | D Harris | 0 |
| 14L | $0.00 | ||
| 1/5 | 03/01/2026 | 17 | 0W/15 0K stake | $15,000.00 | Cranbourne | 2080m | Neutral | Jordan Leedham | 2:01.0 | 1 |
| 1.3L | $1.90 |
| 3/10 | 17/12/2025 | 9 | NR 50 to 55 | $6,000.00 | Bendigo | 2150m | Neutral | Luke Dunne | 1:56.8 | 5 |
| 2.2L | $1.90 |
| 2/8 | 08/12/2025 | 9 | NR 56 to 64 | $7,000.00 | Charlton | 2100m | Neutral | Jordan Leedham | 1:57.4 | 6 |
| 0.1L | $2.20 |
| 8/12 | 29/11/2025 | 9 | No NR | $100,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Kerryn Manning | 1:53.9 | 7 |
| 27.7L | $101.00 |
| 6/10 | 20/11/2025 | 8 | No NR | $15,000.00 | Ballarat | 2200m | Neutral | Kerryn Manning | 1:56.1 | 7 |
| 19.8L | $126.00 |
| 5/9 | 12/11/2025 | 7 | No NR | $10,000.00 | Bendigo | 2150m | Neutral | Kerryn Manning | 1:54.6 | 4 |
| 12.3L | $126.00 |
| 4/5 | 14/04/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bendigo | 2150m | D I Harris | 0 |
| 2L | $0.00 | ||
| 2/7 | 08/08/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Shepparton | 2190m | D Harris | 0 |
| 30L | $0.00 |