Port Pirie Race 5 - 2026 H & P Equipment Hire Port Pirie Pacing Cup (Listed Classic)
HEZA PUNK ROCKER NZ (4) showed good improvement second-up when he raced parked from this barrier but proved too good with a 4.6m win in the Victor Harbor Cup last start. Has won two of three previous third-up attempts so should be at his peak. Can strike again. LORD ZARIAS NZ (3) came from the back row for second to Heza Punk Rocker in the Victor Harbor Cup last start. Better drawn and strikes at 50 per cent at this circuit and distance. Race fit now and could turn the tables. DHAULAGIRI NZ (7) draws for a trail and has claims off a Globe Derby win three back. Tricky draw for LAST TANGO IN HEAVEN NZ (11) but he has worked his way back into peak form, winning last start at Gawler.

Driver: Reece Moore
Stats
Comments
Last start was driven from back in the field when 5th (Fr6) over 1800m at Globe Derby Park, at the bell was 9th-15.2 beaten 7 m by Spirit Of Anarchy (2:13.70) in NR 65 to 79 on April 11 at $4.60. At his previous start was driven from back in the field when 6th (Fr3) over 2160m at Victor Harbor, beaten 9 m by Heza Punk Rocker (2:44.50) in NR 70 or better on April 5 at $86.40. First four player from the ace draw.
Last Starts 7 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/10 | 11/04/2026 | 6 | NR 65 to 79 | $8,000.00 | Globe Derby | 1800m | Neutral | Kevin Weidenbach | 1:59.6 | 6 |
| 7.7L | $4.60 |
| 6/9 | 05/04/2026 | 6 | NR 70 or better | $11,000.00 | Victor Harbor | 2160m | Neutral | Reece Moore | 2:02.6 | 3 |
| 9.3L | $86.40 |
| 2/11 | 30/03/2026 | 6 | NR 70 or better | $11,000.00 | Gawler | 2550m | Neutral | Reece Moore | 1:59.6 | 1 |
| 0.3L | $29.00 |
| 1/10 | 24/03/2026 | 8 | No NR | $5,000.00 | Globe Derby | 2230m | Neutral | Wayne Hill | 1:57.7 | 5 |
| 1.7L | $1.90 |
| 1/6 | 16/03/2026 | 8 | NR 66 to 79 | $5,000.00 | Globe Derby | 2230m | Neutral | Wayne Hill | 1:59.4 | 1 |
| 1.5L | $2.25 |
| 7/9 | 08/03/2026 | 15 | NR 70 or better | $11,000.00 | Kapunda | 2610m | Neutral | Reece Moore | 2:01.0 | 2 |
| 19.1L | $151.00 |
| 1/4 | 09/11/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Gawler | 2070m | Michael Smith | 0 |
| 100L | $0.00 | ||
| 2/4 | 24/08/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Globe Derby | 1800m | Wayne Hill | 0 |
| 3L | $0.00 |

Driver: Dale Afford
Stats
Comments
Didn't do much last start, was driven from back in the field when 8th (Fr5) over 2160m at Victor Harbor, beaten 18 m by Heza Punk Rocker (2:44.50) in NR 70 or better on April 5 at $20.70. Before that 6th (10m Fr2) over 2550m at Gawler was 6th-10.3 at the bell, beaten 5 m by Betterzippit (3:10.30) in NR 70 or better on March 30 at $7. This looks a tough test.
Last Starts 13 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/9 | 05/04/2026 | 6 | NR 70 or better | $11,000.00 | Victor Harbor | 2160m | Neutral | Corey Johnson | 2:02.6 | 5 |
| 18.1L | $20.70 |
| 6/11 | 30/03/2026 | 9 | NR 70 or better | $11,000.00 | Gawler | 2550m | Neutral | Corey Johnson | 1:59.6 | 0 |
| 5.2L | $7.00 |
| 4/10 | 21/03/2026 | 13 | NR 70 or better | $20,000.00 | Globe Derby | 2230m | Neutral | Corey Johnson | 1:57.6 | 3 |
| 11.0L | $6.00 |
| 5/9 | 08/03/2026 | 6 | NR 70 or better | $11,000.00 | Kapunda | 2610m | Neutral | Dale Afford | 2:01.0 | 3 |
| 11.4L | $31.00 |
| 4/9 | 02/03/2026 | 57 | NR 70 or better | $11,000.00 | Port Pirie | 2050m | Neutral | Dale Afford | 1:57.4 | 1 |
| 5.1L | $12.00 |
| 1/6 | 04/01/2026 | 8 | NR 73 or better | $8,000.00 | Port Pirie | 2050m | Neutral | Ryan Hryhorec | 1:58.4 | 1 |
| 5.2L | $4.20 |
| 1/3 | 07/09/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Port Pirie | 1609m | Dale Afford | 0 |
| 25L | $0.00 | ||
| 2/3 | 03/06/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Port Pirie | 2050m | Dale Afford | 0 |
| 0.2L | $0.00 |

Driver: Danielle Hill
Stats
Comments
Improved last start with a good run when 2nd (Sr1) over 2160m at Victor Harbor, beaten 4.5 m by Heza Punk Rocker (2:44.50) in NR 70 or better on April 5 at $7. Fitter again so could progress further.
Last Starts 13 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/9 | 05/04/2026 | 6 | NR 70 or better | $11,000.00 | Victor Harbor | 2160m | Neutral | Danielle Hill | 2:02.6 | 1 |
| 4.6L | $7.00 |
| 5/11 | 30/03/2026 | 9 | NR 70 or better | $11,000.00 | Gawler | 2550m | Neutral | Gaita Pullicino | 1:59.6 | 0 |
| 4.0L | $10.00 |
| 9/10 | 21/03/2026 | 84 | NR 70 or better | $20,000.00 | Globe Derby | 2230m | Neutral | Anthony Robinson | 1:57.6 | 3 |
| 19.1L | $15.00 |
| 1/6 | 15/03/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Gawler | 2070m | Good | Danielle Hill | 0 |
| 6.4L | $0.00 | |
| 2/10 | 27/12/2025 | 4 | NR 75 or better | $15,000.00 | Globe Derby | 2230m | Neutral | Gaita Pullicino | 1:56.5 | 3 |
| 0.2L | $6.00 |
| 2/7 | 23/12/2025 | 16 | No NR | $4,500.00 | Port Pirie | 1609m | Neutral | Ryan Hryhorec | 1:56.0 | 6 |
| 1.5L | $2.60 |
| 3/8 | 07/12/2025 | 8 | NR 74 or better | $4,500.00 | Globe Derby | 2230m | Neutral | Ryan Hryhorec | 1:57.7 | 7 |
| 3.3L | $3.00 |
| 1/8 | 29/08/2023 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Albion Park | 1660m | K L Dawson | 0 |
| 12.2L | $0.00 |

Driver: Wayne Hill
Stats
Comments
Hard to fault of late. Last start a big 4.5 m win as favourite (Fr4) at Victor Harbor (2:44.50) beating Lord Zarias in NR 70 or better on April 5 at $1.70. Looks tough to beat again.
Last Starts 13 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/9 | 05/04/2026 | 6 | NR 70 or better | $11,000.00 | Victor Harbor | 2160m | Neutral | Wayne Hill | 2:02.6 | 4 |
| 4.6L | $1.70 |
| 4/11 | 30/03/2026 | 121 | NR 70 or better | $11,000.00 | Gawler | 2550m | Neutral | Wayne Hill | 1:59.6 | 0 |
| 2.8L | $2.70 |
| 4/6 | 15/03/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Gawler | 2070m | Good | M J Maguire | 0 |
| 8.6L | $0.00 | |
| 2/12 | 29/11/2025 | 6 | NR 80 or better | $50,000.00 | Launceston | 2200m | Neutral | Alex Ashwood | 1:57.9 | 3 |
| 7.7L | $1.70 |
| 1/6 | 23/11/2025 | 7 | NMT 6 LTW's | $9,700.00 | Launceston | 1680m | Neutral | Alex Ashwood | 1:57.2 | 4 |
| 0.3L | $1.05 |
| 1/10 | 16/11/2025 | 22 | NR 80 or better | $14,000.00 | Launceston | 2200m | Neutral | Alex Ashwood | 2:00.0 | 5 |
| 0.1L | $1.70 |
| 1/8 | 25/10/2025 | 14 | NR up to 80 | $10,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Mark Pitt | 1:55.8 | 7 |
| 1.6L | $1.45 |
| 1/3 | 16/02/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Gawler | 2070m | Wayne Hill | 0 |
| 3L | $0.00 |

Driver: Michael A Smith
Stats
Comments
4th (Sr3) over 1800m at Globe Derby Park was 5th-6.8 at the bell, beaten 6 m by Spirit Of Anarchy (2:13.70) in NR 65 to 79 on April 11 at $8. Before that was driven from back in the field when 5th (Fr3) over 2680m at Terang beaten 19 m by Jilliby Nitro (3:15.60) in No NR on March 27 at $126. Unlikely to threaten.
Last Starts 7 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/10 | 11/04/2026 | 15 | NR 65 to 79 | $8,000.00 | Globe Derby | 1800m | Neutral | Michael A Smith | 1:59.6 | 3 |
| 6.3L | $8.00 |
| 5/8 | 27/03/2026 | 6 | No NR | $30,000.00 | Terang | 2680m | Neutral | Jason Lee | 1:57.4 | 3 |
| 19.5L | $126.00 |
| 7/10 | 21/03/2026 | 7 | NR 70 or better | $20,000.00 | Globe Derby | 2230m | Neutral | Michael A Smith | 1:57.6 | 2 |
| 14.1L | $15.00 |
| 2/6 | 14/03/2026 | 12 | NR 70 or better | $11,000.00 | Mount Gambier | 2190m | Neutral | Mark Phillips | 2:00.2 | 3 |
| 4.5L | $51.00 |
| 9/9 | 02/03/2026 | 9 | NR 70 or better | $11,000.00 | Port Pirie | 2050m | Neutral | Kevin Weidenbach | 1:57.4 | 4 |
| 33.5L | $7.50 |
| 1/6 | 21/02/2026 | 7 | NR 63 to 73 | $8,000.00 | Globe Derby | 2230m | Neutral | Bernadette Page | 1:57.5 | 6 |
| 0.2L | $7.50 |
| 2/4 | 08/02/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Mount Gambier | 2190m | Mark Phillips | 0 |
| 1L | $0.00 | ||
| 2/3 | 12/10/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Mount Gambier | 1780m | R S Shepherd | 0 |
| 12L | $0.00 |

Driver: Paul Cavallaro
Stats
Comments
Two back was beaten by 9 m finishing fourth behind Heza Punk Rocker at Victor Harbor over 2160m in a NR 70 or better on April 5 at $15.70. Then a handy effort when a close second after being driven well back, behind Last Tango In Heaven at Gawler over 2070m in a No NR on April 13 at $2.70. Rates highly. Consider for exotics.
Last Starts 5 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/5 | 13/04/2026 | 8 | No NR | $3,500.00 | Gawler | 2070m | Neutral | Paul Cavallaro | 1:58.3 | 4 |
| 0.1L | $2.70 |
| 4/9 | 05/04/2026 | 28 | NR 70 or better | $11,000.00 | Victor Harbor | 2160m | Neutral | Paul Cavallaro | 2:02.6 | 3 |
| 9.0L | $15.70 |
| 1/2 | 02/04/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Globe Derby | 1800m | Good | Paul Cavallaro | 0 |
| 6L | $0.00 | |
| 2/9 | 08/03/2026 | 6 | NR 70 or better | $11,000.00 | Kapunda | 2610m | Neutral | Paul Cavallaro | 2:01.0 | 4 |
| 2.5L | $8.50 |
| 1/9 | 02/03/2026 | 14 | NR 70 or better | $11,000.00 | Port Pirie | 2050m | Neutral | Paul Cavallaro | 1:57.4 | 3 |
| 3.4L | $13.00 |
| 1/3 | 23/02/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Globe Derby | 1800m | Good | Paul Cavallaro | 0 |
| 9.1L | $0.00 | |
| 2/6 | 16/02/2026 | 9 | No NR | $3,500.00 | Globe Derby | 1800m | Neutral | Paul Cavallaro | 1:57.5 | 3 |
| 0.3L | $3.00 |
| 3/9 | 07/02/2026 | 10 | NR 72 or better | $11,000.00 | Globe Derby | 2230m | Neutral | Paul Cavallaro | 1:57.1 | 3 |
| 10.2L | $15.00 |

Driver: Samantha Hill
Stats
Comments
Won three starts back at Globe Derby Park over 2230m NR 70 or better on March 21. Last time out was well back in the run when 6th (Fr6) over 1200m at Melton, at the bell was 5th-11.49 beaten 9 m by Operative Line (1:22.50) in No NR on April 10 at $23. Capable of playing a role.
Last Starts 8 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/8 | 10/04/2026 | 5 | No NR | $10,000.00 | Melton | 1200m | Neutral | Jack Laugher | 6 |
| 9.9L | $23.00 | |
| 5/9 | 05/04/2026 | 15 | NR 70 or better | $11,000.00 | Victor Harbor | 2160m | Neutral | S K Hill | 2:02.6 | 4 |
| 9.0L | $4.90 |
| 1/10 | 21/03/2026 | 7 | NR 70 or better | $20,000.00 | Globe Derby | 2230m | Neutral | Wayne Hill | 1:57.6 | 6 |
| 8.0L | $2.50 |
| 4/6 | 14/03/2026 | 6 | NR 70 or better | $11,000.00 | Mount Gambier | 2190m | Neutral | Wayne Hill | 2:00.2 | 1 |
| 5.7L | $4.00 |
| 1/9 | 08/03/2026 | 7 | NR 70 or better | $11,000.00 | Kapunda | 2610m | Neutral | Wayne Hill | 2:01.0 | 1 |
| 2.5L | $1.28 |
| 1/8 | 01/03/2026 | 11 | NR 70 to 95 | $12,000.00 | Boort | 2612m | W | Lochie Cook | 2:02.9 | 4 |
| 9.1L | $3.00 |
| 1/5 | 25/11/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Terang | 2180m | Jason Lee | 0 |
| 8L | $0.00 | ||
| 2/5 | 22/07/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Terang | 2180m | Lochie Cook | 0 |
| 2L | $0.00 |

Driver: Kevin Weidenbach
Stats
Comments
Last start was well back in the run when 5th (Fr3) over 2070m after showing early speed at Gawler, beaten 17 m by Last Tango In Heaven (2:32.20) in No NR on April 13 at $5.50. Before that, a game effort when 3rd (Fr1) over 2160m after showing early speed at Victor Harbor beaten 7 m by Heza Punk Rocker (2:44.50) in NR 70 or better on April 5 at $20.10. Capable of more than he has shown recently. Can be thereabouts.
Last Starts 5 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/5 | 13/04/2026 | 8 | No NR | $3,500.00 | Gawler | 2070m | Neutral | Mark Norman | 1:58.3 | 3 |
| 17.4L | $5.50 |
| 3/9 | 05/04/2026 | 15 | NR 70 or better | $11,000.00 | Victor Harbor | 2160m | Neutral | Mark Norman | 2:02.6 | 1 |
| 7.3L | $20.10 |
| 5/10 | 21/03/2026 | 13 | NR 70 or better | $20,000.00 | Globe Derby | 2230m | Neutral | Mark Norman | 1:57.6 | 4 |
| 12.6L | $13.00 |
| 9/9 | 08/03/2026 | 71 | NR 70 or better | $11,000.00 | Kapunda | 2610m | Neutral | Mark Norman | 2:01.0 | 3 |
| 82.7L | $19.00 |
| 2/3 | 23/02/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Globe Derby | 1800m | Good | Mark Norman | 0 |
| 9.1L | $0.00 | |
| 6/10 | 27/12/2025 | 7 | NR 75 or better | $15,000.00 | Globe Derby | 2230m | Neutral | Mark Norman | 1:56.5 | 4 |
| 16.9L | $3.20 |
| 1/5 | 20/12/2025 | 13 | No NR | $10,000.00 | Globe Derby | 2230m | Neutral | Ryan Hryhorec | 1:57.4 | 5 |
| 3.6L | $2.70 |
| 1/2 | 12/01/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Globe Derby | 1800m | Ryan Hrylorec | 0 |
| 8L | $0.00 |

Driver: Dean Girardi
Stats
Comments
Last start by 2 m after showing early speed, (Fr7) at Globe Derby Park (2:11.00) beating Last Tango In Heaven in No NR on April 4 at $4.30 at the bell was leading 2.6. Has top-four prospects.
Last Starts 14 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/8 | 04/04/2026 | 5 | No NR | $5,000.00 | Globe Derby | 1800m | Neutral | Dean Girardi | 1:57.1 | 7 |
| 1.9L | $4.30 |
| 8/11 | 30/03/2026 | 9 | NR 70 or better | $11,000.00 | Gawler | 2550m | Neutral | Dean Girardi | 1:59.6 | 0 |
| 7.3L | $16.00 |
| 6/10 | 21/03/2026 | 10 | NR 70 or better | $20,000.00 | Globe Derby | 2230m | Neutral | Dean Girardi | 1:57.6 | 7 |
| 13.0L | $34.00 |
| 99/5 | 15/03/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Gawler | 2070m | Good | Wayne Hill | 0 |
| 99L | $0.00 | |
| 1/8 | 11/03/2026 | 53 | No NR | $5,000.00 | Globe Derby | 2230m | Neutral | Wayne Hill | 1:58.4 | 7 |
| 3.4L | $3.90 |
| 6/7 | 17/01/2026 | 4 | No NR | $17,500.00 | Shepparton | 2190m | Fast | Nathan Jack | 1:56.4 | 6 |
| 32.6L | $41.00 |
| 4/12 | 13/01/2026 | 14 | NR 65 or better | $8,000.00 | Swan Hill | 1750m | Neutral | Luke Dunne | 1:53.2 | 3 |
| 9.2L | $15.00 |
| 2/3 | 07/04/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Mildura | 2190m | Michael Francis | 0 |
| 2L | $0.00 |

Driver: Ryan Hryhorec
Stats
Comments
Last start by a nose as favourite when quickly away, (Fr2) overraced, at Gawler (2:32.20) beating Artillery in No NR on April 13 at $1.75. Going well and has to be included.
Last Starts 5 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/5 | 13/04/2026 | 9 | No NR | $3,500.00 | Gawler | 2070m | Neutral | Danielle Hill | 1:58.3 | 2 |
| 0.1L | $1.75 |
| 2/8 | 04/04/2026 | 5 | No NR | $5,000.00 | Globe Derby | 1800m | Neutral | Ryan Hryhorec | 1:57.1 | 6 |
| 1.9L | $5.20 |
| 11/11 | 30/03/2026 | 9 | NR 70 or better | $11,000.00 | Gawler | 2550m | Neutral | D A Smith | 1:59.6 | 0 |
| 44.1L | $34.00 |
| 8/10 | 21/03/2026 | 84 | NR 70 or better | $20,000.00 | Globe Derby | 2230m | Neutral | D A Smith | 1:57.6 | 1 |
| 16.8L | $41.00 |
| 5/6 | 15/03/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Gawler | 2070m | Good | Kevin Weidenbach | 0 |
| 15L | $0.00 | |
| 10/10 | 27/12/2025 | 4 | NR 75 or better | $15,000.00 | Globe Derby | 2230m | Neutral | Ryan Hryhorec | 1:56.5 | 6 |
| 36.2L | $9.00 |
| 1/7 | 23/12/2025 | 16 | No NR | $4,500.00 | Port Pirie | 1609m | Neutral | Danielle Hill | 1:56.0 | 5 |
| 1.5L | $1.50 |
| 1/5 | 20/08/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Gawler | 2070m | Danielle Hill | 0 |
| 20L | $0.00 |