Mount Gambier Race 6 - 2026 Matthews Petroleum Mount Gambier Gold Cup (Final) (Sky 1)
SPOOK CROCKER (8) made it two wins from the past three appearances last start over 2190m at this track, getting home by 9 metres after finding the lead in the early stages. Needs to be at his best to beat this field but he is good enough to play a major role. KEAYANG PAYTON (2) made an impressive return last start when a convincing winner over 2190m here on March 6, getting home by 9 metres. Likely to get all the favours from this nice draw. It doesn't get any easier but she is capable of making it consecutive wins this prep. CASE FORTY EIGHT (7) must be considered after he finished runner-up over 2190m at this circuit eight days ago. Top-three candidate. OCEAN AVENUE (4) is in the mix following a respectable third at his most recent appearance over 2190m at this venue.

Driver: Amy Day
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Comments
Last start 4th (Sr1) over 2190m at this track was 5th-11.4 at the bell, beaten 15 m by Spook Crocker (2:42.00) in 4yo+ NR up to 64 on March 6 at $5.50. Before that, broke in score up and was out of position at the start 7th (Fr1) over 2200m after showing early pace at Ballarat, beaten 10 m by Big Sledge Hammer (2:38.80) in NR 60 to 69 on January 24 at $26. Draws the pegs so expect a better effort.
Last Starts 7 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/9 | 06/03/2026 | 41 | NR up to 64 | $5,000.00 | Mount Gambier | 2190m | Neutral | Lochie Cook | 1:59.1 | 1 |
| 15.0L | $5.50 |
| 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 |
| 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: Lochie Cook
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Comments
Last preparation only had 3 starts before going for a break. Returned to racing with a handy win by 9 m after showing early speed, (Fr3) at this track (2:44.00) beating Case Forty Eight in 4yo+ NR up to 64 on March 6 at $4.80 at the bell was leading 2.6. Hard to beat.
Last Starts 7 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/8 | 06/03/2026 | 74 | NR up to 64 | $5,000.00 | Mount Gambier | 2190m | Neutral | Lochie Cook | 2:00.5 | 3 |
| 9.8L | $4.80 |
| 4/6 | 03/03/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Terang | 0m | Lochie Cook | 0 |
| 10L | $0.00 | ||
| 6/7 | 22/12/2025 | 7 | NR up to 55 | $8,000.00 | Terang | 2180m | Neutral | Lochie Cook | 1:58.8 | 6 |
| 17.9L | $14.00 |
| 7/11 | 15/12/2025 | 8 | NR up to 55 | $6,000.00 | Maryborough | 2190m | Neutral | Lochie Cook | 1:57.2 | 2 |
| 23.6L | $10.00 |
| 9/11 | 07/12/2025 | 223 | NR 56 to 64 | $8,000.00 | Horsham | 1700m | Neutral | Lochie Cook | 1:55.5 | 2 |
| 31.5L | $5.00 |
| 2/6 | 25/11/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Terang | 2180m | Glen Craven | 0 |
| 3L | $0.00 | ||
| 6/10 | 28/04/2025 | 12 | NR 56 to 64 | $7,000.00 | Terang | 2180m | Neutral | Glen Craven | 1:57.2 | 4 |
| 26.0L | $26.00 |
| 1/10 | 16/04/2025 | 14 | NR 50 to 55 | $6,000.00 | Bendigo | 1650m | Neutral | Jason Lee | 1:54.5 | 1 |
| 2.8L | $5.50 |

Driver: Chris Walsh
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Comments
Didn't do much last time out, 5th (Fr4) over 2190m after showing early speed at this track, beaten 20 m by Keayang Payton (2:44.00) in 4yo+ NR up to 64 on March 6 at $151. Before that 6th (Sr2) over 2190m at this track, beaten 20 m by Roblen Ranger (2:42.60) in NR up to 42 on February 3 at $16. This will be too tough.
Last Starts 7 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/8 | 06/03/2026 | 31 | NR up to 64 | $5,000.00 | Mount Gambier | 2190m | Neutral | Chris Walsh | 2:00.5 | 4 |
| 20.7L | $151.00 |
| 6/9 | 03/02/2026 | 8 | NR up to 42 | $5,000.00 | Mount Gambier | 2190m | Neutral | Chris Walsh | 1:59.5 | 2 |
| 20.1L | $16.00 |
| 6/10 | 26/01/2026 | 6 | NR 45 to 50 | $6,000.00 | Terang | 2180m | Fast | Chris Walsh | 1:57.7 | 2 |
| 21.6L | $18.00 |
| 7/8 | 20/01/2026 | 9 | NR up to 49 | $5,000.00 | Mount Gambier | 2190m | Neutral | Chris Walsh | 2:02.5 | 3 |
| 16.4L | $8.50 |
| 8/12 | 11/01/2026 | 6 | NR up to 51 | $8,000.00 | Hamilton | 1660m | Fast | Chris Walsh | 1:56.8 | 6 |
| 21.1L | $26.00 |
| 4/8 | 05/01/2026 | 6 | NR 46 to 50 | $6,000.00 | Horsham | 2200m | Neutral | Chris Walsh | 1:58.7 | 3 |
| 16.9L | $13.00 |
| 3/8 | 24/09/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Albion Park | 1660m | Good | A P Richardson | 0 |
| 4L | $0.00 | |
| 3/3 | 04/08/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Maryborough | 2190m | T Xiriha | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 |

Driver: David Drury
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Comments
Last start game effort when 3rd (Sr2) over 2190m at this track, at the bell was 2nd-5.2 beaten 14 m by Spook Crocker (2:42.00) in 4yo+ NR up to 64 on March 6 at $3.50. Two runs back raced just off the speed and boxed on; won by 9 m after showing early speed, (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. Capable of playing a major role.
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 | 06/03/2026 | 7 | NR up to 64 | $5,000.00 | Mount Gambier | 2190m | Neutral | Jackie Barker | 1:59.1 | 2 |
| 14.5L | $3.50 |
| 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 |
| 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
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Comments
Didn't do much last time out, 5th (Sr3) over 2190m at this track, at the bell was 6th-15.4 beaten 16 m by Spook Crocker (2:42.00) in 4yo+ NR up to 64 on March 6 at $7. Before that 7th (Fr4) over 2160m after showing early speed at Hamilton, at the bell was 6th-11.6 beaten 14 m by The Steel Dragon (2:38.00) in NR 56 to 64 on February 23 at $41. Cannot enthuse on what we have seen of late.
Last Starts 7 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/9 | 06/03/2026 | 11 | NR up to 64 | $5,000.00 | Mount Gambier | 2190m | Neutral | Michael Bellman | 1:59.1 | 3 |
| 16.8L | $7.00 |
| 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 |
| 1/4 | 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: Jackie Barker
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Comments
Two back was sixth behind The Steel Dragon at Hamilton over 2160m in a NR 56 to 64 on February 23 at $26. Then a handy effort when third behind Keayang Payton at this track over 2190m in a 4yo+ NR up to 64 on March 6 at $11. Progressing well. Sure to be thereabouts.
Last Starts 7 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/8 | 06/03/2026 | 11 | NR up to 64 | $5,000.00 | Mount Gambier | 2190m | Neutral | Jackie Barker | 2:00.5 | 3 |
| 11.8L | $11.00 |
| 6/8 | 23/02/2026 | 14 | NR 56 to 64 | $7,000.00 | Hamilton | 2160m | Neutral | Jackie Barker | 1:57.7 | 1 |
| 13.8L | $26.00 |
| 6/7 | 09/02/2026 | 6 | NR 56 to 64 | $7,000.00 | Stawell | 1785m | Neutral | Luke Dunne | 1:55.3 | 5 |
| 8.6L | $7.00 |
| 3/5 | 03/02/2026 | 10 | NR 50 to 59 | $5,000.00 | Mount Gambier | 2190m | Neutral | H Lewis | 2:01.0 | 3 |
| 4.7L | $15.00 |
| 9/9 | 24/01/2026 | 669 | NR 60 to 69 | $10,000.00 | Ballarat | 2200m | Neutral | Lochie Cook | 1:56.2 | 4 |
| 13.8L | $61.00 |
| 3/4 | 05/01/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Horsham | 2200m | Lochie Cook | 0 |
| 24L | $0.00 | ||
| 3/4 | 26/03/2024 | 10 | NR 55 to 64 | $4,500.00 | Mount Gambier | 1780m | Fast | J Finnis | 2:05.0 | 4 |
| 3.2L | $2.30 |
| 1/3 | 22/02/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Mount Gambier | 1780m | J Finnis | 0 |
| 4L | $0.00 |

Driver: Brent Howard
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Comments
Beaten favourite last start when second at this track on March 6. Proved too good the start prior at Ararat on February 27. Strong contender.
Last Starts 7 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/8 | 06/03/2026 | 7 | NR up to 64 | $5,000.00 | Mount Gambier | 2190m | Neutral | Mark Phillips | 2:00.5 | 1 |
| 9.8L | $1.80 |
| 1/11 | 27/02/2026 | 4 | NR up to 50 | $8,000.00 | Ararat | 1790m | Neutral | Jason Lee | 1:58.7 | 4 |
| 1.1L | $2.60 |
| 1/8 | 23/02/2026 | 6 | NR up to 50 | $6,000.00 | Hamilton | 1660m | Neutral | Jason Lee | 1:56.4 | 2 |
| 2.3L | $2.10 |
| 2/9 | 17/02/2026 | 14 | NR 40 to 44 GROUP | $3,500.00 | Mount Gambier | 1780m | Neutral | Mark Phillips | 1:56.8 | 4 |
| 2.1L | $3.50 |
| 1/4 | 08/02/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Mount Gambier | 2190m | Steven Fennell | 0 |
| 1L | $0.00 | ||
| 2/9 | 03/02/2026 | 8 | NR up to 42 | $5,000.00 | Mount Gambier | 2190m | Neutral | Mark Phillips | 1:59.5 | 6 |
| 0.3L | $2.30 |
| 2/12 | 26/01/2026 | 6 | NR up to 49 | $7,000.00 | Terang | 2180m | Fast | Glen Craven | 1:58.6 | 6 |
| 0.3L | $13.00 |
| 1/3 | 14/01/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Mount Gambier | 1780m | Mark Phillips | 0 |
| 18L | $0.00 |

Driver: Mark Phillips
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Comments
Recent efforts have been impressive. Last start posted a big 9 m win as favourite after showing early speed, (Fr5) at this track (2:42.00) beating Cee Cee Lou in 4yo+ NR up to 64 on March 6 at $2.90 at the bell was leading 5.2. In form and sure to prove very hard to beat.
Last Starts 7 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/9 | 06/03/2026 | 11 | NR up to 64 | $5,000.00 | Mount Gambier | 2190m | Neutral | Mark Phillips | 1:59.1 | 5 |
| 9.2L | $2.90 |
| 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 | ||
| 2/7 | 07/09/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Globe Derby | 1800m | Samantha Hill | 0 |
| 2L | $0.00 |

Driver: Wayne Hill
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Comments
Last start 4th (Sr4) over 2190m after being wide early at this track was 2nd-2.6 at the bell, beaten 19 m by Keayang Payton (2:44.00) in 4yo+ NR up to 64 on March 6 at $19. Two runs back won by 18 m as favourite after showing early speed, (Fr4) at Globe Derby Park (2:48.00) beating Dreamalittledream in 4yo+ NR up to 55 on October 25 at $2.70 at the bell was leading 2.4m on the pegs. Might need more time.
Last Starts 7 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/8 | 06/03/2026 | 132 | NR up to 64 | $5,000.00 | Mount Gambier | 2190m | Neutral | M D Horsnell | 2:00.5 | 4 |
| 19.0L | $19.00 |
| 1/4 | 01/03/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Mount Gambier | 1780m | Good | M D Horsnell | 0 |
| 35L | $0.00 | |
| 1/10 | 25/10/2025 | 6 | NR up to 55 | $20,000.00 | Globe Derby | 2230m | Neutral | Lochie Cook | 2:01.3 | 4 |
| 18.4L | $2.70 |
| 1/9 | 19/10/2025 | 50 | NR up to 55 | $4,500.00 | Gawler | 2070m | Neutral | Wayne Hill | 1:56.3 | 1 |
| 5.5L | $5.50 |
| 1/3 | 12/10/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Mount Gambier | 1780m | M D Horsnell | 0 |
| 12L | $0.00 | ||
| 8/12 | 30/08/2025 | 7 | 0W/15 0K stake | $15,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Lochie Cook | 1:54.7 | 3 |
| 8.7L | $16.00 |
| 6/12 | 23/08/2025 | 7 | 0W/15 0K stake | $15,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Jason Lee | 1:55.7 | 5 |
| 5.3L | $17.00 |
| 3/9 | 16/08/2025 | 12 | NR up to 55 | $8,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Luke Dunne | 1:55.7 | 1 |
| 11.9L | $10.00 |

Driver: Matthew Craven
Stats
Comments
Last start good run when 2nd (Sr4) over 2190m after being wide early at this track, at the bell was 3rd-5.6 beaten 9 m by Spook Crocker (2:42.00) in 4yo+ NR up to 64 on March 6 at $4.60. Two runs back won by 1.3 m as favourite when quickly away, (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. Decent effort last start. One of the main contenders despite the second row draw.
Last Starts 7 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/9 | 06/03/2026 | 62 | NR up to 64 | $5,000.00 | Mount Gambier | 2190m | Neutral | Corey Johnson | 1:59.1 | 4 |
| 9.2L | $4.60 |
| 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 |
| 4/5 | 14/04/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bendigo | 2150m | D I Harris | 0 |
| 2L | $0.00 |