Port Pirie Race 3 - 2026 Hazell Bros Port Pirie Trotters Cup (Listed Classic)
MEADOW VALLEY STAR (10) chased quality mare Jilliby Ballerini when runner-up in the Terang Cup last start and has been kept up to the mark with a trial since. That made it three successive seconds since winning the Kapunda Cup from the 30m mark. Good enough to overcome the handicap and win. STOCKMAN PETER (6) had been racing consistently before returning to the winners' list at its latest appearance at Globe Derby, scoring by 3.5 metres. Kept ticking over with a trial win since and is proven at this longer distance. IS THAT A BID (8) did some work but was too good in winning the Victor Harbor Cup last start. Looms as a serious challenger. ALDEBARAN DEXTA (9) chased IS THAT A BID when runner-up last start and won the Gawler Cup prior. Contender.

Driver: Matthew Horsnell
Stats
Comments
Well-beaten 8 days ago at Melton over 2240m, and two back surrendered the lead and finished 4th (FT Fr2) over 2680m at Terang beaten 21 m by Jilliby Ballerini (3:25.80) in No NR on March 27 at $51. Not keen.
Last Starts 8 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12/12 | 10/04/2026 | 14 | NR up to 59 | $7,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Hannah Lewis | 2:00.6 | 7 |
| 85.6L | $14.00 |
| 4/6 | 27/03/2026 | 13 | No NR | $22,000.00 | Terang | 2680m | Neutral | H Lewis | 2:02.2 | 2 |
| 21.1L | $51.00 |
| 1/6 | 14/03/2026 | 14 | NR 60 or better | $11,000.00 | Mount Gambier | 2580m | Neutral | H Lewis | 2:05.5 | 1 |
| 3.6L | $34.00 |
| 99/1 | 01/03/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Mount Gambier | 2190m | Good | M D Horsnell | 0 |
| 99L | $0.00 | |
| 5/9 | 28/02/2026 | 15 | NR up to 54 | $10,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | H Lewis | 1:58.3 | 1 |
| 7.9L | $81.00 |
| 4/7 | 13/02/2026 | 19 | NR up to 50 | $6,000.00 | Terang | 2180m | Neutral | H Lewis | 2:02.1 | 5 |
| 52.5L | $34.00 |
| 1/6 | 25/01/2026 | 13 | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Wedderburn | 2150m | Neutral | Lochie Cook | 2:06.1 | 4 |
| 4.2L | $1.35 |
| 3/5 | 06/01/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Terang | 2180m | Jason Lee | 0 |
| 42L | $0.00 |

Driver: Dean Girardi
Stats
Comments
Beaten favourite last start when second at Globe Derby Park on April 14. Proved too good the start prior at Globe Derby Park on April 11. Likely to perform well again.
Last Starts 4 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/6 | 14/04/2026 | 3 | NR 44 to 59 | $3,500.00 | Globe Derby | 2230m | Neutral | Dean Girardi | 2:04.8 | 2 |
| 7.0L | $1.55 |
| 1/10 | 11/04/2026 | 6 | NR up to 51 | $5,000.00 | Globe Derby | 2230m | Neutral | Dean Girardi | 2:03.3 | 6 |
| 3.7L | $3.00 |
| 3/6 | 05/04/2026 | 6 | NR 60 or better | $11,000.00 | Victor Harbor | 2160m | Neutral | Dean Girardi | 2:02.0 | 1 |
| 10.6L | $12.90 |
| 1/10 | 30/03/2026 | 6 | NR up to 59 | $8,000.00 | Gawler | 2070m | Neutral | Dean Girardi | 2:01.8 | 1 |
| 3.0L | $6.00 |
| 1/8 | 24/03/2026 | 8 | NR 41 to 49 | $3,500.00 | Globe Derby | 2230m | Neutral | Dean Girardi | 2:01.0 | 4 |
| 12.2L | $1.80 |
| 2/6 | 16/03/2026 | 8 | NR 54 to 69 | $5,000.00 | Globe Derby | 2230m | Neutral | Tony Pullicino | 2:02.5 | 3 |
| 3.4L | $4.00 |
| 3/4 | 06/11/2022 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Globe Derby | 1800m | D W Girardi | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 | ||
| 6/7 | 09/10/2022 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Globe Derby | 1800m | D W Girardi | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 |

Driver: Kevin Weidenbach
Stats
Comments
Last start 3rd (30m Fr3) over 2230m at Globe Derby Park, at the bell was 6th-13.6 beaten 10 m by The Vicars Girl (2:53.00) in NR 44 to 59 on April 14 at $17. Two runs back 6th (FT Fr5) over 2230m at Globe Derby Park was 6th-12 at the bell, beaten 17 m by Cadence Lane (2:53.30) in NR 52 to 69 on April 11 at $7.50. May find this tough.
Last Starts 4 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/6 | 14/04/2026 | 3 | NR 44 to 59 | $3,500.00 | Globe Derby | 2230m | Neutral | S K Hill | 2:04.8 | 0 |
| 10.4L | $17.00 |
| 6/8 | 11/04/2026 | 6 | NR 52 to 69 | $8,000.00 | Globe Derby | 2230m | Neutral | Kevin Weidenbach | 2:05.1 | 5 |
| 17.6L | $7.50 |
| 6/6 | 05/04/2026 | 6 | NR 60 or better | $11,000.00 | Victor Harbor | 2160m | Neutral | Kevin Weidenbach | 2:02.0 | 3 |
| 29.6L | $9.60 |
| 6/7 | 30/03/2026 | 135 | NR 60 or better | $11,000.00 | Gawler | 2550m | Neutral | Wayne Hill | 2:02.0 | 2 |
| 128.0L | $8.00 |
| 4/5 | 23/03/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Globe Derby | 1800m | Good | Kevin Weidenbach | 0 |
| 30.2L | $0.00 | |
| 4/5 | 15/03/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Gawler | 2070m | Good | Kevin Weidenbach | 0 |
| 94.9L | $0.00 | |
| 1/8 | 15/11/2025 | 7 | NR up to 59 | $7,000.00 | Globe Derby | 1800m | Neutral | Kevin Weidenbach | 2:01.7 | 6 |
| 2.1L | $2.20 |
| 5/8 | 08/11/2025 | 8 | NR 58 or better | $7,000.00 | Globe Derby | 2230m | Neutral | Kevin Weidenbach | 2:04.6 | 2 |
| 8.9L | $5.50 |

Driver: Samantha Hill
Stats
Comments
Last start 4th (Fr2) over 2160m after showing early speed at Victor Harbor beaten 15 m by Is That A Bid (2:43.80) in NR 60 or better on April 5 at $8.90. Before that, 7th (FT Fr3) over 2550m at Gawler, well beaten by Aldebaran Dexta (3:14.80) in NR 60 or better on March 30 at $5.50. Can play a role.
Last Starts 13 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/6 | 05/04/2026 | 6 | NR 60 or better | $11,000.00 | Victor Harbor | 2160m | Neutral | S K Hill | 2:02.0 | 2 |
| 15.9L | $8.90 |
| 7/7 | 30/03/2026 | 9 | NR 60 or better | $11,000.00 | Gawler | 2550m | Neutral | S K Hill | 2:02.0 | 3 |
| 128.2L | $5.50 |
| 4/12 | 21/03/2026 | 13 | NR 60 or better | $20,000.00 | Globe Derby | 2230m | Neutral | S K Hill | 2:03.0 | 3 |
| 22.2L | $7.50 |
| 8/8 | 08/03/2026 | 6 | NR 60 or better | $11,000.00 | Kapunda | 2610m | Neutral | S K Hill | 2:02.8 | 2 |
| 172.7L | $3.80 |
| 3/10 | 02/03/2026 | 14 | NR 60 or better | $11,000.00 | Port Pirie | 2050m | Neutral | S K Hill | 2:02.1 | 5 |
| 2.0L | $6.00 |
| 3/7 | 16/02/2026 | 56 | No NR | $3,500.00 | Globe Derby | 2230m | Neutral | S K Hill | 2:01.5 | 5 |
| 11.1L | $6.00 |
| 4/5 | 20/10/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Globe Derby | 1800m | Corey Johnson | 0 |
| 5L | $0.00 | ||
| 4/5 | 16/06/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Globe Derby | 1800m | Samantha Pascoe | 0 |
| 4L | $0.00 |

Driver: Luke Alcorn
Stats
Comments
Didn't do much last time out, was well back in the run when 5th (Fr4) over 2160m at Victor Harbor, beaten 30 m by Is That A Bid (2:43.80) in NR 60 or better on April 5 at $30.40. Before that 5th (FT Fr1) over 2550m at Gawler, beaten 21 m by Aldebaran Dexta (3:14.80) in NR 60 or better on March 30 at $34. Cannot enthuse on what we have seen of late.
Last Starts 13 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/6 | 05/04/2026 | 6 | NR 60 or better | $11,000.00 | Victor Harbor | 2160m | Neutral | Jason Kittel | 2:02.0 | 4 |
| 29.5L | $30.40 |
| 5/7 | 30/03/2026 | 9 | NR 60 or better | $11,000.00 | Gawler | 2550m | Neutral | Dean Girardi | 2:02.0 | 1 |
| 21.2L | $34.00 |
| 5/12 | 21/03/2026 | 5 | NR 60 or better | $20,000.00 | Globe Derby | 2230m | Neutral | Dean Girardi | 2:03.0 | 4 |
| 24.4L | $101.00 |
| 4/6 | 16/03/2026 | 163 | NR 54 to 69 | $5,000.00 | Globe Derby | 2230m | Neutral | Dean Girardi | 2:02.5 | 5 |
| 38.3L | $18.00 |
| 3/7 | 11/03/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Globe Derby | 1800m | Good | Dean Girardi | 0 |
| 36.6L | $0.00 | |
| 5/8 | 04/10/2025 | 35 | NR 58 or better | $10,000.00 | Globe Derby | 2645m | Neutral | Corey Johnson | 2:02.3 | 2 |
| 105.8L | $81.00 |
| 5/6 | 30/08/2025 | 7 | NR 49 to 63 | $10,000.00 | Globe Derby | 2230m | Neutral | Bernadette Page | 2:02.9 | 6 |
| 19.0L | $5.00 |
| 1/6 | 13/08/2023 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Globe Derby | 2230m | D W Girardi | 0 |
| 1L | $0.00 |

Driver: Corey Johnson
Stats
Comments
Going well. Last start from midfield and posted a big 3.5 m win (10m Fr1) at Globe Derby Park (2:51.20) beating Meadow Valley Star in NR 60 or better on March 21 at $5 at the bell was 6th-8.6. In form and could strike again.
Last Starts 6 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/3 | 12/04/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Mount Gambier | 2190m | Good | Mark Phillips | 0 |
| 0.3L | $0.00 | |
| 1/12 | 21/03/2026 | 7 | NR 60 or better | $20,000.00 | Globe Derby | 2230m | Neutral | Corey Johnson | 2:03.0 | 0 |
| 3.5L | $5.00 |
| 4/6 | 14/03/2026 | 25 | NR 60 or better | $11,000.00 | Mount Gambier | 2580m | Neutral | Mark Phillips | 2:05.5 | 0 |
| 30.6L | $8.00 |
| 3/7 | 17/02/2026 | 18 | NR up to 39 | $3,500.00 | Mount Gambier | 1780m | Neutral | Mark Phillips | 1:59.2 | 5 |
| 16.5L | $1.33 |
| 3/9 | 30/01/2026 | 19 | 0W/15 0K stake | $15,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | James Herbertson | 1:58.8 | 4 |
| 0.3L | $3.20 |
| 3/7 | 11/01/2026 | 40 | No NR | $12,000.00 | Hamilton | 2660m | Fast | James Herbertson | 2:00.6 | 3 |
| 3.8L | $2.50 |
| 1/3 | 04/01/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Mount Gambier | 2190m | Mark Phillips | 0 |
| 5L | $0.00 | ||
| 1/6 | 02/12/2025 | 220 | No NR | $3,000.00 | Mount Gambier | 2190m | Neutral | Mark Phillips | 2:06.4 | 0 |
| 8.0L | $2.40 |

Driver: David Smith
Stats
Comments
Two back was well beaten into tenth behind Stockman Peter at Globe Derby Park over 2230m in a NR 60 or better on March 21 at $19. Then a handy effort when beaten by 3 m finishing second behind Aldebaran Dexta at Gawler over 2550m in a NR 60 or better on March 30 at $8. Rates highly. Consider.
Last Starts 19 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/7 | 30/03/2026 | 9 | NR 60 or better | $11,000.00 | Gawler | 2550m | Neutral | D A Smith | 2:02.0 | 0 |
| 3.2L | $8.00 |
| 2/3 | 24/03/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Globe Derby | 2230m | Good | D A Smith | 0 |
| 19L | $0.00 | |
| 10/12 | 21/03/2026 | 13 | NR 60 or better | $20,000.00 | Globe Derby | 2230m | Neutral | D A Smith | 2:03.0 | 0 |
| 36.5L | $19.00 |
| 5/8 | 08/03/2026 | 6 | NR 60 or better | $11,000.00 | Kapunda | 2610m | Neutral | D A Smith | 2:02.8 | 0 |
| 49.2L | $7.00 |
| 9/10 | 02/03/2026 | 7 | NR 60 or better | $11,000.00 | Port Pirie | 2050m | Neutral | D A Smith | 2:02.1 | 0 |
| 43.9L | $12.00 |
| 4/6 | 23/02/2026 | 86 | NR 49 or better | $5,000.00 | Globe Derby | 2230m | Neutral | D A Smith | 2:05.1 | 0 |
| 7.1L | $9.00 |
| 3/5 | 01/02/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Gawler | 2070m | Corey Johnson | 0 |
| 8L | $0.00 | ||
| 4/5 | 29/11/2025 | 14 | NR 62 or better | $7,000.00 | Globe Derby | 2230m | Neutral | D A Smith | 2:03.6 | 0 |
| 13.2L | $4.20 |

Driver: Danielle Hill
Stats
Comments
Last start by 2.25 m as favourite when quickly away, (Fr5) at Victor Harbor (2:43.80) beating Aldebaran Dexta in NR 60 or better on April 5 at $2. Winning claims.
Last Starts 13 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/6 | 05/04/2026 | 6 | NR 60 or better | $11,000.00 | Victor Harbor | 2160m | Neutral | Danielle Hill | 2:02.0 | 5 |
| 2.3L | $2.00 |
| 3/7 | 30/03/2026 | 9 | NR 60 or better | $11,000.00 | Gawler | 2550m | Neutral | Danielle Hill | 2:02.0 | 0 |
| 5.5L | $2.60 |
| 6/12 | 21/03/2026 | 19 | NR 60 or better | $20,000.00 | Globe Derby | 2230m | Neutral | Anthony Robinson | 2:03.0 | 0 |
| 26.5L | $11.00 |
| 2/10 | 02/03/2026 | 7 | NR 60 or better | $11,000.00 | Port Pirie | 2050m | Neutral | Danielle Hill | 2:02.1 | 0 |
| 0.3L | $2.60 |
| 1/6 | 23/02/2026 | 296 | NR 49 or better | $5,000.00 | Globe Derby | 2230m | Neutral | Danielle Hill | 2:05.1 | 0 |
| 3.4L | $2.40 |
| 1/5 | 01/02/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Gawler | 2070m | Ryan Hryhorec | 0 |
| 1L | $0.00 | ||
| 9/10 | 03/05/2025 | 14 | No NR | $14,980.00 | Albion Park | 2138m | Neutral | Mitchell Cox | 1:57.2 | 2 |
| 47.1L | $34.00 |
| 3/5 | 18/03/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Albion Park | 2138m | Good | Mitchell Cox | 0 |
| 5.4L | $0.00 |

Driver: Ryan Hryhorec
Stats
Comments
Last start game effort when 2nd (Fr6) over 2160m at Victor Harbor beaten 2.25 m by Is That A Bid (2:43.80) in NR 60 or better on April 5 at $2.90. Two runs back posted a big 3 m win (20m Fr2) at Gawler (3:14.80) beating All The Trix in NR 60 or better on March 30 at $3.70 at the bell was leading 3.8. Contender.
Last Starts 13 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/6 | 05/04/2026 | 6 | NR 60 or better | $11,000.00 | Victor Harbor | 2160m | Neutral | Ryan Hryhorec | 2:02.0 | 6 |
| 2.3L | $2.90 |
| 1/7 | 30/03/2026 | 9 | NR 60 or better | $11,000.00 | Gawler | 2550m | Neutral | Ryan Hryhorec | 2:02.0 | 0 |
| 3.2L | $3.70 |
| 3/12 | 21/03/2026 | 19 | NR 60 or better | $20,000.00 | Globe Derby | 2230m | Neutral | Ryan Hryhorec | 2:03.0 | 0 |
| 7.9L | $16.00 |
| 8/10 | 02/03/2026 | 7 | NR 60 or better | $11,000.00 | Port Pirie | 2050m | Neutral | Ryan Hryhorec | 2:02.1 | 0 |
| 33.6L | $4.80 |
| 3/6 | 23/02/2026 | 100 | NR 49 or better | $5,000.00 | Globe Derby | 2230m | Neutral | Ryan Hryhorec | 2:05.1 | 0 |
| 5.5L | $3.90 |
| 5/7 | 15/11/2025 | 7 | NR 60 or better | $25,000.00 | Globe Derby | 2645m | Neutral | Ryan Hryhorec | 2:02.1 | 0 |
| 15.8L | $3.30 |
| 1/4 | 12/11/2023 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Globe Derby | 1800m | R M Hryhorec | 0 |
| 36L | $0.00 | ||
| 1/7 | 20/08/2023 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Gawler | 2070m | R M Hryhorec | 0 |
| 2L | $0.00 |

Driver: Wayne Hill
Stats
Comments
Good performance when beaten by 3.5 m finishing second behind Stockman Peter at Globe Derby Park over 2230m in a NR 60 or better on March 21 at $3.30. Then a handy effort when beaten by 5.5 m finishing second behind Jilliby Ballerini at Terang over 2680m in a No NR on March 27 at $16. Going well enough to overcome the handicap.
Last Starts 6 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/3 | 12/04/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Mount Gambier | 2190m | Good | M D Horsnell | 0 |
| 0.3L | $0.00 | |
| 2/6 | 27/03/2026 | 6 | No NR | $22,000.00 | Terang | 2680m | Neutral | Lochie Cook | 2:02.2 | 3 |
| 5.4L | $16.00 |
| 2/12 | 21/03/2026 | 7 | NR 60 or better | $20,000.00 | Globe Derby | 2230m | Neutral | Wayne Hill | 2:03.0 | 0 |
| 3.5L | $3.30 |
| 2/6 | 14/03/2026 | 6 | NR 60 or better | $11,000.00 | Mount Gambier | 2580m | Neutral | Wayne Hill | 2:05.5 | 0 |
| 3.6L | $3.90 |
| 1/8 | 08/03/2026 | 8 | NR 60 or better | $11,000.00 | Kapunda | 2610m | Neutral | Wayne Hill | 2:02.8 | 0 |
| 21.3L | $3.80 |
| 8/10 | 28/02/2026 | 34 | 0W/15 0K stake | $15,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Lochie Cook | 1:55.4 | 3 |
| 42.5L | $13.00 |
| 4/4 | 08/02/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Mount Gambier | 2190m | M D Horsnell | 0 |
| 1L | $0.00 | ||
| 2/6 | 25/01/2026 | 14 | No NR | $12,000.00 | Wedderburn | 2955m | Neutral | Lochie Cook | 2:07.1 | 0 |
| 2.9L | $1.90 |