Port Pirie Race 5 - H & P Equipment Hire Pace
MAJOR APDAL (1) looks ready to win after producing a better effort at his latest appearance when runner-up at this circuit and distance, beaten a neck. Peaking third-up and gets the ace draw. Has the ability to take this out. AGRIPPA (3) showed improvement when fourth last start at this venue, beaten 7 metres. Lightly-raced with upside so could progress further. NO LOUISE (4) may be ready to deliver now after improving for third at this circuit and distance two weeks ago. SAL WESTER (5) is in the mix at her first run since finishing third here ten weeks ago.

Driver: Dale Afford
Stats
Comments
Two back was well beaten into sixth after being driven well back, behind Rivergum Velox at Globe Derby Park over 1800m on July 6 at $8.50. Then a handy effort when a close second after a quick start, behind I Need Agirlfriend at this track over 1609m on July 15 at $3.10. Can improve. Very hard to beat.
Last Starts 12 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/6 | 15/07/2026 | 9 | MAIDEN | $5,000.00 | Port Pirie | 1609m | Neutral | Dale Afford | 2:00.0 | 2 |
| 0.3L | $3.10 |
| 6/6 | 06/07/2026 | 79 | 2&3YO | $3,500.00 | Globe Derby | 1800m | Neutral | Dale Afford | 1:59.7 | 2 |
| 48.7L | $8.50 |
| 6/6 | 18/04/2026 | 14 | No NR | $5,000.00 | Port Pirie | 1609m | Neutral | Dale Afford | 2:00.3 | 4 |
| 30.3L | $26.00 |
| 5/7 | 04/04/2026 | 12 | No NR | $5,000.00 | Globe Derby | 1800m | Neutral | Mark Norman | 1:59.7 | 7 |
| 29.7L | $32.90 |
| 3/4 | 23/03/2026 | - | No NR | $3,500.00 | Globe Derby | 1800m | Neutral | Ryan Hryhorec | 2:02.7 | 4 |
| 12.6L | $2.70 |
| 1/3 | 14/03/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Port Pirie | 1609m | Good | Dale Afford | 0 |
| 5L | $0.00 |

Driver: Bernadette Page
Stats
Comments
Last start 5th (Sr2) over 1800m at Globe Derby Park was 6th-9.4 at the bell, beaten 9 m by Hello Beautiful (2:16.50) on July 20 at $31. Before that, 5th (Fr3) over 1609m at this track, beaten 8 m by I Need Agirlfriend (2:) on July 15 at $7. Going okay so keep her safe.
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 | 20/07/2026 | 5 | MAIDEN | $5,000.00 | Globe Derby | 1800m | Neutral | Bernadette Page | 2:02.1 | 2 |
| 9.9L | $31.00 |
| 5/6 | 15/07/2026 | 8 | MAIDEN | $5,000.00 | Port Pirie | 1609m | Neutral | Bernadette Page | 2:00.0 | 3 |
| 8.6L | $7.00 |
| 6/8 | 07/07/2026 | 8 | 1 LIFETIME WIN | $5,000.00 | Globe Derby | 1800m | Neutral | M M Maguire | 2:00.7 | 1 |
| 8.6L | $51.00 |
| 4/7 | 29/06/2026 | 5 | MAIDEN | $5,000.00 | Globe Derby | 1800m | Neutral | Bernadette Page | 2:03.0 | 6 |
| 19.9L | $34.00 |
| 6/9 | 24/06/2026 | 4 | MAIDEN | $3,500.00 | Globe Derby | 1800m | Neutral | Bernadette Page | 2:01.9 | 6 |
| 14.2L | $81.00 |
| 5/7 | 20/06/2026 | 6 | 1 LIFETIME WIN | $5,000.00 | Port Pirie | 1609m | W | Bernadette Page | 2:02.3 | 3 |
| 22.7L | $81.00 |
| 3/3 | 14/03/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Port Pirie | 1609m | Good | B M Loizeau | 0 |
| 22L | $0.00 | |
| 3/3 | 28/01/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Port Pirie | 1609m | B M Loizeau | 0 |
| 19L | $0.00 |

Driver: Michael A Smith
Stats
Comments
Last start 4th (Fr1) over 1609m at this track, beaten 7 m by I Need Agirlfriend (2:) on July 15 at $7. Before that, was driven from back in the field when 4th (Fr4) over 1800m at Globe Derby Park, beaten 40 m by Rivergum Velox (2:13.80) on July 6 at $13. Well placed, should prove hard to beat.
Last Starts 12 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/6 | 15/07/2026 | 9 | MAIDEN | $5,000.00 | Port Pirie | 1609m | Neutral | Michael A Smith | 2:00.0 | 1 |
| 7.3L | $7.00 |
| 4/6 | 06/07/2026 | - | 2&3YO | $3,500.00 | Globe Derby | 1800m | Neutral | Michael A Smith | 1:59.7 | 4 |
| 40.8L | $13.00 |
| 2/2 | 24/12/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Port Pirie | 1609m | Dale Afford | 0 |
| 10L | $0.00 | ||
| 1/3 | 30/11/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Port Pirie | 1609m | B M Loizeau | 0 |
| 3L | $0.00 |

Driver: Ryan Hryhorec
Stats
Comments
Two back was well beaten into fifth after being driven well back, behind Rivergum Velox at Globe Derby Park over 1800m on July 6 at $31. Then a handy effort when beaten by 6 m finishing third after being driven well back, behind I Need Agirlfriend at this track over 1609m on July 15 at $21. Definite winning chance.
Last Starts 5 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/4 | 22/07/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Port Pirie | 1609m | Good | Josh Bailey | 0 |
| 35.5L | $0.00 | |
| 3/6 | 15/07/2026 | 9 | MAIDEN | $5,000.00 | Port Pirie | 1609m | Neutral | Ryan Hryhorec | 2:00.0 | 5 |
| 6.9L | $21.00 |
| 5/6 | 06/07/2026 | 7 | 2&3YO | $3,500.00 | Globe Derby | 1800m | Neutral | Ryan Hryhorec | 1:59.7 | 6 |
| 46.7L | $31.00 |
| 6/7 | 29/06/2026 | 5 | MAIDEN | $5,000.00 | Globe Derby | 1800m | Neutral | D A Smith | 2:03.0 | 7 |
| 22.6L | $17.00 |
| 8/9 | 24/06/2026 | - | MAIDEN | $3,500.00 | Globe Derby | 1800m | Neutral | Michael A Smith | 2:01.9 | 2 |
| 17.0L | $14.00 |
| 5/7 | 14/06/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Globe Derby | 1800m | Good | D A Smith | 0 |
| 83.2L | $0.00 | |
| 3/3 | 07/06/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Port Pirie | 1609m | Good | Dale Afford | 0 |
| 33.5L | $0.00 |

Driver: Corey Johnson
Stats
Comments
First up. At the last run she game effort when 3rd (Sr1) over 1609m at this track was 4th-8.5 at the bell, beaten 19 m by Highway Hustler (2:00.50) on May 19 at $17. Capable of playing a major role despite the layoff.
Last Starts 5 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/4 | 22/07/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Port Pirie | 1609m | Good | Dale Afford | 0 |
| 35.5L | $0.00 | |
| 3/8 | 19/05/2026 | 3 | MAIDEN | $5,000.00 | Port Pirie | 1609m | Neutral | Dale Afford | 2:00.5 | 1 |
| 19.9L | $17.00 |
| 5/8 | 16/05/2026 | 18 | No NR | $11,000.00 | Globe Derby | 1800m | Neutral | Dale Afford | 2:00.7 | 1 |
| 22.5L | $41.00 |
| 4/5 | 28/04/2026 | - | MAIDEN | $5,000.00 | Port Pirie | 1609m | Neutral | Dale Afford | 1:58.4 | 3 |
| 28.4L | $14.00 |
| 3/4 | 02/04/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Globe Derby | 1800m | Good | Corey Johnson | 0 |
| 46.6L | $0.00 |

Driver: Todd Mumford
Stats
Comments
Returns from the paddock. At the latest first-up run broke in score up and was out of position at the start was well beaten after breaking at this track on May 6. Prefer him later in the campaign.
Last Starts 5 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/4 | 22/07/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Port Pirie | 1609m | Good | Todd Mumford | 0 |
| 51L | $0.00 | |
| 5/8 | 19/05/2026 | 13 | MAIDEN | $5,000.00 | Port Pirie | 1609m | Neutral | Todd Mumford | 2:00.5 | 5 |
| 36.4L | $15.00 |
| 7/7 | 06/05/2026 | - | 1 LIFETIME WIN | $3,500.00 | Port Pirie | 1609m | Neutral | Todd Mumford | 1:58.1 | 1 |
| 135.3L | $26.00 |
| 3/3 | 28/04/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Port Pirie | 1609m | Good | Todd Mumford | 0 |
| 16.1L | $0.00 | |
| 2/3 | 31/03/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Port Pirie | 1609m | Good | Todd Mumford | 0 |
| 8L | $0.00 |