Launceston R7 LADBROKES EASTER CUP
Ladbrokes Easter Cup Gr3
9:01pm • 2698m • Standing Start • Pacers • No NR. • No age restrictions • $75,0009:01pm • 2698m • Standing Start • Pacers • No NR. • No age restrictions • $75,000
Race Notes
Age
8 years old
Sex
Bay - Gelding
Breeding
Captaintreacherous (US) - Corzan Effect NZ (Jeremes Jet USA)
Best MR
1:51.7MS
Dist Best MR
2:02.0
Gear
Bit - Snaffle, Blinkers - Dolly Vardon, Boots - Knee, Boots - Shin/Tendon, Burr - Pole N/S, Crupper, Deafeners - Removable, Hopples - Round, Hopples - Length 57, Shoes - Front, Shoes - Hind, Whip, Reins - Conventional
Today's Stats
Track
9-1-1-1
Distance
7-1-1-1
Track & Distance
7-1-1-1
Last Season
12-2-1-0
This Season
2-0-0-0
Career
73-15-9-4
Prize Money
$310,493
Win Range
1609 - 2698
Last 10 Starts
6658517x44
Last Run
13 days ago
Win S/Rate
Place S/Rate
| Total | Distance | Dist Range | Track | Trk & Dist | This Season | Last Season | 1st Up | 2nd Up | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stats | 73-15-9-4 | 7-1-1-1 | 9-1-2-1 | 9-1-1-1 | 7-1-1-1 | 2-0-0-0 | 12-2-1-0 | 0-0-0-0 | 0-0-0-0 | |
| Win % | 21% | 14% | 11% | 11% | 14% | 0% | 17% | 0% | 0% | |
| Place % | 38% | 43% | 44% | 33% | 43% | 0% | 25% | 0% | 0% | |
| Rank | 7 | 6 | 5 | 11 | 6 | - | 8 | - | - |
| Finish | Date | Track | Distance | Race No. | Cond. | Class | Margin | Prize won | Driver | BR | Handicap | SP | Last Run | Settle | Mile rate | Winner | 2nd | 3rd |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/9 | 22 Mar 2026 | Lncstn | 2698m | - | No NR. | Ladbrokes Easter Cup Heat | 4.6m | $14,000 | Charlie Castles | 10 Fr2 | 10kgs | $21.00 | 28 days ago | - | 2:02.2 (56.7, 28.3) | Horatius Speculo | The Shallows 2.2m | Maebee NK |
| 4/6 | 22 Feb 2026 | Carrick | 2150m | - | NR 75 to 105. | Harrison Agents Pace | 12.0m | $12,000 | Charlie Castles | Fr5 | - | $31.00 | 63 days ago | - | 1:57.6 (57.2, 28.6) | Rakadan NZ | Dalton Shard NZ 4.4m | Vanquish Stride NZ 6.3m |
| 7/9 | 21 Dec 2025 | Hobart | 2090m | - | No NR. | Lather Up @ Woodlands | 20.6m | $12,000 | Rohan Hillier | Fr4 | - | $6.00 | 14 days ago | - | 1:58.0 (58.0, 28.7) | Maddis Tiger NZ | Stepping Stones NK | Keayang Fitzy 1.2m |
| 1/11 | 7 Dec 2025 | Hobart | 1609m | - | No NR. | Toreace Flying Mile | - | $14,000 | Todd Rattray | Sr2 | - | $26.00 | 14 days ago | - | 1:55.4 (58.6, 29.5) | Gordons Bay | Maebee 1.6m | Keayang Fitzy HFHD |
| 5/9 | 23 Nov 2025 | Lncstn | 2200m | - | No NR. | Bevan Lees Butchery Stakes | 14.4m | $12,000 | Gareth Rattray | Fr4 | - | $71.00 | 7 days ago | - | 1:54.4 (56.8, 28.3) | Glenledi Elvis NZ | Star Major HFNK | Vanquish Stride NZ 6.4m |
| 8/10 | 16 Nov 2025 | Lncstn | 2200m | - | NR 80 or better. | Lees Orchard Tassie Golden | 43.9m | $14,000 | Gareth Rattray | 20 Fr1 | 20kgs | $101.00 | 15 days ago | - | 2:00.0 (56.2, 27.1) | Heza Punk Rocker NZ | Triedtotellya HFHD | Rockandahardplace 17.6m |
| 5/6 | 1 Nov 2025 | Hobart | 1609m | - | No NR. | Bronzed Nails & Beauty Pac | 10.2m | $12,000 | Charlie Castles | Fr6 | - | $41.00 | 13 days ago | - | 1:55.1 (56.3, 28.4) | Magnetic Terror NZ | Keayang Fitzy 3.7m | Star Major 1.4m |
| 6/10 | 19 Oct 2025 | Lncstn | 2698m | - | No NR. | Victory Images Photography | 19.7m | $12,000 | Gareth Rattray | 10 Fr3 | 10kgs | $51.00 | 28 days ago | - | 2:02.9 (56.8, 28.5) | Star Major | De Goey SHFHD | Vanquish Stride NZ 4.9m |
| 6/7 | 21 Sep 2025 | Hobart | 1609m | - | No NR. | Lather Up Standing @ Wood | 7.9m | $12,000 | Charlie Castles | Fr1 | - | $20.00 | 42 days ago | - | 1:56.0 (57.2, 28.3) | Keayang Fitzy | Star Major HD | Another Nien 1.3m |
| 9/10 | 10 Aug 2025 | Lncstn | 2698m | - | No NR. | Ladbrokes Fast Payouts Sta | 11.1m | $12,000 | Charlie Castles | 10 Fr3 | 10kgs | $7.00 | - | - | 2:04.3 (55.4, 27.8) | Anything Goes NZ | The Chancer HD | One Big Shew 2.8m |
Sire
Captaintreacherous (US)
Dam
Corzan Effect NZ
Trained at
Wesley Vale
Colours
Green, Red Sash & Armbands
Owners
P C Cooley, P C Cooley, P Dolden
| Driver (12 months) | Stats | Win % | Place % | Rank | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Charlie Castles | 0-0-0-0 | 0% | 0% | - |
| Trainer (12 months) | Stats | Win % | Place % | Rank | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| C V Castles | 0-0-0-0 | 0% | 0% | - |
Race comment
The Easter Cup, a Group 3 event, sees HORATIUS SPECULO (1) chasing a deserved major feature victory after a superb 12 months. He was good winner in his heat as a short-priced favourite and with his excellent stand-start manners, he looks the one to beat. PARDOE PLUGGA (5) began poorly in his heat when favourite but still nearly won — if he steps cleanly, he poses the main danger off the front and has the class to test the favourite. MAEBEE (8) did plenty of work in the heat when a strong 3rd, and a repeat performance would see him right in the finish. The highly assessed THE SHALLOWS (12) and MAGNETIC TERROR (13) bring class but will need luck from their handicaps in a race that may not feature strong mid-race moves. DE GOEY (9) has the class to win if his manners hold, while STEPPING STONES (11) has been luckless in feature races in her career, but is well suited by the staying trip and could feature if things fall her way.Selections HORATIUS SPECULO (1), PARDOE PLUGGEA (5), MAEBEE (8), THE SHALLOWS (12)
Age
6 years old
Sex
Bay - Gelding
Breeding
Captaintreacherous (US) - Jokers Wild Card (Cardmaster Hanover USA)
Best MR
1:57.2
Dist Best MR
2:00.4
Gear
Anti Choking Device, Bit - Snaffle, Boots - Knee, Boots - Shin/Tendon, Crupper, Deafeners - Plugs, Headcheck - None, Hopples - Round, Hopples - Length 59, Lugging Pole N/S, Nose Band - Figure 8, Shoes - Front, Shoes - Hind, Tail Tie, Hopple Shortener ...
Today's Stats
Track
18-7-6-0
Distance
6-1-3-0
Track & Distance
6-1-3-0
Last Season
12-4-4-0
This Season
3-0-0-0
Career
36-11-8-4
Prize Money
$166,844
Win Range
2090 - 2698
Last 10 Starts
155x25x606
Last Run
13 days ago
Win S/Rate
Place S/Rate
| Total | Distance | Dist Range | Track | Trk & Dist | This Season | Last Season | 1st Up | 2nd Up | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stats | 36-11-8-4 | 6-1-3-0 | 6-1-3-0 | 18-7-6-0 | 6-1-3-0 | 3-0-0-0 | 12-4-4-0 | 0-0-0-0 | 0-0-0-0 | |
| Win % | 31% | 17% | 17% | 39% | 17% | 0% | 33% | 0% | 0% | |
| Place % | 64% | 67% | 67% | 72% | 67% | 0% | 67% | 0% | 0% | |
| Rank | 2 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 4 | - | 3 | - | - |
| Finish | Date | Track | Distance | Race No. | Cond. | Class | Margin | Prize won | Driver | BR | Handicap | SP | Last Run | Settle | Mile rate | Winner | 2nd | 3rd |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/10 | 22 Mar 2026 | Lncstn | 2698m | - | No NR. | Ladbrokes Easter Cup Heat | 10.7m | $14,000 | Rohan Hillier | 10 Fr2 | 10kgs | $4.20 | 22 days ago | - | 2:00.6 (59.9, 29.9) | Southern Luck | Stepping Stones HFNK | Vanquish Stride NZ 1.1m |
| 11/12 | 28 Feb 2026 | Hobart | 2579m | - | No NR. | Ladbrokes Tasmania Cup FIN | 24.0m | $150,000 | Kayleb Williams | Sr3 | - | $91.00 | 8 days ago | - | 1:57.2 (56.6, 28.7) | Celebrity Royal | Triedtotellya 1.8m | Glenledi Elvis NZ 6.1m |
| 6/7 | 20 Feb 2026 | Hobart | 2579m | - | No NR. | Ladbrokes Tasmania Cup Hea | 25.5m | $20,000 | Kayleb Williams | Fr2 | - | $7.50 | 96 days ago | - | 1:57.9 (56.6, 28.7) | The Shallows | Glenledi Elvis NZ 12.5m | Maebee HFNK |
| 5/10 | 16 Nov 2025 | Lncstn | 2200m | - | NR 80 or better. | Lees Orchard Tassie Golden | 33.5m | $14,000 | Kayleb Williams | 20 Fr1 | 20kgs | $3.60 | 28 days ago | - | 2:00.7 (57.1, 27.7) | Iron Clad | Maebee 7.2m | Star Major 23.3m |
| 2/10 | 19 Oct 2025 | Lncstn | 2698m | - | No NR. | Victory Images Photography | SHFHD | $12,000 | Rohan Hillier | 10 Fr4 | 10kgs | $5.00 | 105 days ago | - | 2:02.9 (56.8, 28.5) | Star Major | De Goey SHFHD | Vanquish Stride NZ 4.9m |
| 5/12 | 6 Jul 2025 | Lncstn | 1680m | - | No NR. | Bevan Lee'S Butchery Golde | 4.9m | $20,000 | Rohan Hillier | Sr1 | - | $3.60 | 14 days ago | - | 1:53.1 (55.4, 28.2) | Vanquish Stride NZ | Stepping Stones 2.1m | The Shallows SHFHD |
| 5/11 | 22 Jun 2025 | Lncstn | 2200m | - | No NR. | Launceston Discretionary | 8.1m | $20,000 | Rohan Hillier | 10 Fr2 | 10kgs | $1.85 | 14 days ago | - | 1:58.5 (58.2, 29.0) | Stepping Stones | Blitzern 1.1m | Pardoe Plugga HFHD |
| 1/11 | 8 Jun 2025 | Lncstn | 2698m | - | NR 75 or better. | Go Racing Ulverstone Cup | - | $14,000 | Rohan Hillier | FT Sr2 | - | $3.00 | 14 days ago | - | 2:00.4 (57.5, 28.7) | De Goey | Blitzern 14.5m | Eureka Jo NK |
| 2/12 | 25 May 2025 | Lncstn | 2698m | - | NR 65 or better. | Ladbrokes Sheffield Cup | HD | $14,000 | Rohan Hillier | 10 Fr6 | 10kgs | $2.30 | 28 days ago | - | 2:00.7 (57.0, 29.1) | Pardoe Plugga | De Goey HD | Beat Sweet 4.7m |
| 1/10 | 27 Apr 2025 | Lncstn | 2200m | - | NR 75 to 105. | Nutrien Ag Supplies Stakes | - | $12,000 | Rohan Hillier | Fr6 | - | $2.10 | - | - | 1:57.2 (56.4, 28.8) | De Goey | Watermelon Sugar NZ HFNK | Vanquish Stride NZ 4.0m |
Sire
Captaintreacherous (US)
Dam
Jokers Wild Card
Trained at
Bridport
Colours
Gold & White Diagonal Halves, Black Sash, Gold & White Sleeves With Black Piping
Owners
V L (Vicki) Hadley
| Driver (12 months) | Stats | Win % | Place % | Rank | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rohan Hillier | 0-0-0-0 | 0% | 0% | - |
| Trainer (12 months) | Stats | Win % | Place % | Rank | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| R J Hadley | 0-0-0-0 | 0% | 0% | - |
Race comment
The Easter Cup, a Group 3 event, sees HORATIUS SPECULO (1) chasing a deserved major feature victory after a superb 12 months. He was good winner in his heat as a short-priced favourite and with his excellent stand-start manners, he looks the one to beat. PARDOE PLUGGA (5) began poorly in his heat when favourite but still nearly won — if he steps cleanly, he poses the main danger off the front and has the class to test the favourite. MAEBEE (8) did plenty of work in the heat when a strong 3rd, and a repeat performance would see him right in the finish. The highly assessed THE SHALLOWS (12) and MAGNETIC TERROR (13) bring class but will need luck from their handicaps in a race that may not feature strong mid-race moves. DE GOEY (9) has the class to win if his manners hold, while STEPPING STONES (11) has been luckless in feature races in her career, but is well suited by the staying trip and could feature if things fall her way.Selections HORATIUS SPECULO (1), PARDOE PLUGGEA (5), MAEBEE (8), THE SHALLOWS (12)
Age
4 years old
Sex
Bay/Brown - Horse
Breeding
Art Major USA - Fairest One Youare (Life Sign USA)
Best MR
1:55.4
Dist Best MR
2:02.2
Gear
Bit - Lugging, Boots - Knee, Boots - Shin/Tendon, Burr - Rein O/S, Crupper, Deafeners - Removable, Headcheck - None, Hopples - Flat, Hopples - Length 57, Nose Band - Figure 8, Shoes - Front, Shoes - Hind, Whip, Reins - Conventional
Today's Stats
Track
7-4-0-1
Distance
2-1-0-0
Track & Distance
2-1-0-0
Last Season
12-6-1-4
This Season
8-4-0-1
Career
21-11-1-5
Prize Money
$134,195
Win Range
1609 - 2789
Last 10 Starts
1111614531
Last Run
13 days ago
Win S/Rate
Place S/Rate
| Total | Distance | Dist Range | Track | Trk & Dist | This Season | Last Season | 1st Up | 2nd Up | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stats | 21-11-1-5 | 2-1-0-0 | 4-3-0-0 | 7-4-0-1 | 2-1-0-0 | 8-4-0-1 | 12-6-1-4 | 0-0-0-0 | 0-0-0-0 | |
| Win % | 52% | 50% | 75% | 57% | 50% | 50% | 50% | 0% | 0% | |
| Place % | 81% | 50% | 75% | 71% | 50% | 63% | 92% | 0% | 0% | |
| Rank | 1 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 1 | - | - |
| Finish | Date | Track | Distance | Race No. | Cond. | Class | Margin | Prize won | Driver | BR | Handicap | SP | Last Run | Settle | Mile rate | Winner | 2nd | 3rd |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/9 | 22 Mar 2026 | Lncstn | 2698m | - | No NR. | Ladbrokes Easter Cup Heat | - | $14,000 | Dylan Ford | FT Fr2 | - | $1.60 | 14 days ago | - | 2:02.2 (56.7, 28.3) | Horatius Speculo | The Shallows 2.2m | Maebee NK |
| 3/8 | 8 Mar 2026 | Carrick | 2150m | - | No NR. | Westwood Quarry Stakes | 2.3m | $12,000 | Dylan Ford | Fr6 | - | $2.40 | 8 days ago | - | 1:58.0 (58.1, 29.0) | Rakadan NZ | Stepping Stones HD | Horatius Speculo 2.0m |
| 5/12 | 28 Feb 2026 | Hobart | 2579m | - | No NR. | Ladbrokes Tasmania Cup FIN | 12.3m | $150,000 | Dylan Ford | Sr1 | - | $41.00 | 8 days ago | - | 1:57.2 (56.6, 28.7) | Celebrity Royal | Triedtotellya 1.8m | Glenledi Elvis NZ 6.1m |
| 4/7 | 20 Feb 2026 | Hobart | 2579m | - | No NR. | Ladbrokes Tasmania Cup Hea | 16.8m | $20,000 | Dylan Ford | Fr5 | - | $2.50 | 12 days ago | - | 1:57.9 (56.6, 28.7) | The Shallows | Glenledi Elvis NZ 12.5m | Maebee HFNK |
| 1/7 | 8 Feb 2026 | Lncstn | 2200m | - | NR 75 to 105. | The Bottle-O Hadspen Pace | - | $12,000 | Dylan Ford | Fr4 | - | $2.05 | 8 days ago | - | 1:56.9 (56.2, 28.4) | Horatius Speculo | Keayang Fitzy 1.8m | Iron Clad 4.5m |
| 6/12 | 31 Jan 2026 | Lncstn | 2698m | - | No NR. | Horses N More Devonport Cu | 9.9m | $40,000 | Dylan Ford | FT Fr3 | - | $3.00 | 13 days ago | - | 2:01.4 (55.8, 28.3) | Maebee | Dalton Shard NZ HFNK | Star Major 1.4m |
| 1/10 | 18 Jan 2026 | Burnie | 2789m | - | No NR. | 7bu Burnie Cup | - | $20,000 | Dylan Ford | FT Fr5 | - | $2.10 | 9 days ago | - | 2:07.2 (58.1, 27.7) | Horatius Speculo | Maebee 5.0m | The Chancer 10.6m |
| 1/10 | 9 Jan 2026 | Scottsd | 2692m | - | No NR. | Good Sports Nepc Cup | - | $20,000 | Dylan Ford | FT Fr5 | - | $2.70 | 19 days ago | - | 2:02.9 (58.3, 28.9) | Horatius Speculo | Zara Tindall NZ 13.1m | Maebee 1.3m |
| 1/10 | 21 Dec 2025 | Hobart | 2090m | - | NR up to 75. | Australian Drivers Champio | - | $9,700 | Angus Garrard | Fr5 | - | $3.00 | 37 days ago | - | 1:56.4 (56.7, 28.4) | Horatius Speculo | Fun to Love NZ 6.9m | Rockandahardplace 14.5m |
| 1/8 | 14 Nov 2025 | Hobart | 1609m | - | NR up to 75. | Woodlands Stud Dynamo Heat | - | $9,700 | Tiarna Ford | Fr3 | - | $2.05 | - | - | 1:56.0 (60.2, 31.1) | Horatius Speculo | Seriously Sam 15.9m | Thee Old Bomb NZ 5.4m |
Sire
Art Major USA
Dam
Fairest One Youare
Trained at
Brighton
Colours
Red, Black Yoke, 3 Red Diamonds, Silver Grey Sleeves, White Diamonds
Owners
Estate of Garry Rogers
| Driver (12 months) | Stats | Win % | Place % | Rank | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dylan Ford | 0-0-0-0 | 0% | 0% | - |
| Trainer (12 months) | Stats | Win % | Place % | Rank | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| T R Langley | 0-0-0-0 | 0% | 0% | - |
D: Jordan Chibnall (a(C))
T: C T Crook
Race comment
The Easter Cup, a Group 3 event, sees HORATIUS SPECULO (1) chasing a deserved major feature victory after a superb 12 months. He was good winner in his heat as a short-priced favourite and with his excellent stand-start manners, he looks the one to beat. PARDOE PLUGGA (5) began poorly in his heat when favourite but still nearly won — if he steps cleanly, he poses the main danger off the front and has the class to test the favourite. MAEBEE (8) did plenty of work in the heat when a strong 3rd, and a repeat performance would see him right in the finish. The highly assessed THE SHALLOWS (12) and MAGNETIC TERROR (13) bring class but will need luck from their handicaps in a race that may not feature strong mid-race moves. DE GOEY (9) has the class to win if his manners hold, while STEPPING STONES (11) has been luckless in feature races in her career, but is well suited by the staying trip and could feature if things fall her way.Selections HORATIUS SPECULO (1), PARDOE PLUGGEA (5), MAEBEE (8), THE SHALLOWS (12)
Age
8 years old
Sex
Bay - Gelding
Breeding
Terror to Love NZ - Clock Watcher (NZ) (Man Around Town USA)
Best MR
1:53.6
Dist Best MR
2:00.1
Gear
Bit - Snaffle, Boots - Knee, Boots - Shin/Tendon, Burr - Rein N/S, Crupper, Deafeners - Removable, Hopples - Flat, Hopples - Length 59, Shoes - Front, Shoes - Hind, Shoes - Pads, Whip, Hopple Shorteners - Stands Only, Reins - Conventional
Today's Stats
Track
15-2-2-3
Distance
7-1-1-1
Track & Distance
7-1-1-1
Last Season
16-9-0-0
This Season
6-0-0-0
Career
76-16-12-8
Prize Money
$226,666
Win Range
1609 - 2698
Last 10 Starts
1901590644
Last Run
13 days ago
Win S/Rate
Place S/Rate
| Total | Distance | Dist Range | Track | Trk & Dist | This Season | Last Season | 1st Up | 2nd Up | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stats | 76-16-12-8 | 7-1-1-1 | 8-1-1-1 | 15-2-2-3 | 7-1-1-1 | 6-0-0-0 | 16-9-0-0 | 0-0-0-0 | 0-0-0-0 | |
| Win % | 21% | 14% | 13% | 13% | 14% | 0% | 56% | 0% | 0% | |
| Place % | 47% | 43% | 38% | 47% | 43% | 0% | 56% | 0% | 0% | |
| Rank | 4 | 7 | 6 | 7 | 7 | - | 2 | - | - |
| Finish | Date | Track | Distance | Race No. | Cond. | Class | Margin | Prize won | Driver | BR | Handicap | SP | Last Run | Settle | Mile rate | Winner | 2nd | 3rd |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/10 | 22 Mar 2026 | Lncstn | 2698m | - | No NR. | Ladbrokes Easter Cup Heat | 3.2m | $14,000 | Jordan Chibnall | 20 Fr2 | 20kgs | $4.20 | 22 days ago | - | 2:00.6 (59.9, 29.9) | Southern Luck | Stepping Stones HFNK | Vanquish Stride NZ 1.1m |
| 4/12 | 28 Feb 2026 | Hobart | 2579m | - | No NR. | Ladbrokes Tasmania Cup FIN | 11.6m | $150,000 | Jordan Chibnall | Fr5 | - | $51.00 | 15 days ago | - | 1:57.2 (56.6, 28.7) | Celebrity Royal | Triedtotellya 1.8m | Glenledi Elvis NZ 6.1m |
| 6/11 | 13 Feb 2026 | Hobart | 2579m | - | No NR. | Ladbrokes Tasmania Cup Hea | 18.2m | $20,000 | Jordan Chibnall | Sr4 | - | $51.00 | 13 days ago | - | 1:58.2 (55.7, 26.9) | Triedtotellya | Celebrity Royal 11.7m | Dalton Shard NZ 3.3m |
| 11/12 | 31 Jan 2026 | Lncstn | 2698m | - | No NR. | Horses N More Devonport Cu | 19.4m | $40,000 | Rohan Hillier | 20 Fr3 | 20kgs | $16.00 | 6 days ago | - | 2:01.4 (55.8, 28.3) | Maebee | Dalton Shard NZ HFNK | Star Major 1.4m |
| 9/9 | 25 Jan 2026 | Carrick | 1670m | - | No NR. | Halwes Free For All Pace | 32.9m | $12,000 | Gareth Rattray | Sr4 | - | $7.50 | 14 days ago | - | 1:55.3 (56.0, 27.4) | Maebee | Celebrity Royal 1.1m | Keayang Fitzy 8.9m |
| 5/11 | 11 Jan 2026 | Hobart | 2579m | - | No NR. | Ladbrokes Hobart Pacing Cu | 38.2m | $40,000 | Gareth Rattray | Sr3 | - | $26.00 | 14 days ago | - | 1:55.8 (55.4, 27.5) | Triedtotellya | Mach Dan 5.6m | Keayang Fitzy 29.8m |
| 1/11 | 28 Dec 2025 | Carrick | 2150m | - | No NR. | Westwood Quarry Stakes | - | $12,000 | Jordan Chibnall | 20 Fr2 | 20kgs | $7.50 | 21 days ago | - | 1:59.4 (57.4, 27.8) | Magnetic Terror NZ | Maebee 13.6m | Rockandahardplace 1.3m |
| 10/11 | 7 Dec 2025 | Hobart | 1609m | - | No NR. | Toreace Flying Mile | 11.2m | $14,000 | Jordan Chibnall | Fr7 | - | $2.60 | 14 days ago | - | 1:55.4 (58.6, 29.5) | Gordons Bay | Maebee 1.6m | Keayang Fitzy HFHD |
| 9/9 | 23 Nov 2025 | Lncstn | 2200m | - | No NR. | Bevan Lees Butchery Stakes | 88.9m | $12,000 | Jordan Chibnall | Sr1 | - | $5.00 | 22 days ago | - | 1:54.4 (56.8, 28.3) | Glenledi Elvis NZ | Star Major HFNK | Vanquish Stride NZ 6.4m |
| 1/6 | 1 Nov 2025 | Hobart | 1609m | - | No NR. | Bronzed Nails & Beauty Pac | - | $12,000 | Jordan Chibnall | Fr1 | - | $3.30 | - | - | 1:55.1 (56.3, 28.4) | Magnetic Terror NZ | Keayang Fitzy 3.7m | Star Major 1.4m |
Sire
Terror to Love NZ
Dam
Clock Watcher (NZ)
Trained at
Karoola
Colours
Purple, Black Chevrons
Owners
Boots Properties Racing Pty Ltd
| Driver (12 months) | Stats | Win % | Place % | Rank | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jordan Chibnall | 0-0-0-0 | 0% | 0% | - |
| Trainer (12 months) | Stats | Win % | Place % | Rank | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| C T Crook | 0-0-0-0 | 0% | 0% | - |
Race comment
The Easter Cup, a Group 3 event, sees HORATIUS SPECULO (1) chasing a deserved major feature victory after a superb 12 months. He was good winner in his heat as a short-priced favourite and with his excellent stand-start manners, he looks the one to beat. PARDOE PLUGGA (5) began poorly in his heat when favourite but still nearly won — if he steps cleanly, he poses the main danger off the front and has the class to test the favourite. MAEBEE (8) did plenty of work in the heat when a strong 3rd, and a repeat performance would see him right in the finish. The highly assessed THE SHALLOWS (12) and MAGNETIC TERROR (13) bring class but will need luck from their handicaps in a race that may not feature strong mid-race moves. DE GOEY (9) has the class to win if his manners hold, while STEPPING STONES (11) has been luckless in feature races in her career, but is well suited by the staying trip and could feature if things fall her way.Selections HORATIUS SPECULO (1), PARDOE PLUGGEA (5), MAEBEE (8), THE SHALLOWS (12)
Age
8 years old
Sex
Black - Gelding
Breeding
Bettors Delight USA - Pemberton Shard NZ (Christian Cullen NZ)
Best MR
1:52.0MS
Gear
Anti Choking Device, Bit - Snaffle, Blinkers - Block, Boots - Knee, Boots - Shin/Tendon, Crupper, Deafeners - Removable, Headcheck - Fixed, Hopples - Flat, Hopples - Length 57, Shadow Roll, Shoes - Front, Shoes - Hind, Tongue Tie - Visible
Today's Stats
Track
23-3-1-5
Distance
7-0-1-2
Track & Distance
7-0-1-2
Last Season
39-3-2-6
This Season
7-0-1-3
Career
130-15-18-20
Prize Money
$239,406
Win Range
1650 - 2240
Last 10 Starts
0990723533
Last Run
6 days ago
Win S/Rate
Place S/Rate
| Total | Distance | Dist Range | Track | Trk & Dist | This Season | Last Season | 1st Up | 2nd Up | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stats | 130-15-18-20 | 7-0-1-2 | 9-0-1-2 | 23-3-1-5 | 7-0-1-2 | 7-0-1-3 | 39-3-2-6 | 0-0-0-0 | 0-0-0-0 | |
| Win % | 12% | 0% | 0% | 13% | 0% | 0% | 8% | 0% | 0% | |
| Place % | 41% | 43% | 33% | 39% | 43% | 57% | 28% | 0% | 0% | |
| Rank | 10 | 9 | 10 | 9 | 9 | 6 | 9 | - | - |
| Finish | Date | Track | Distance | Race No. | Cond. | Class | Margin | Prize won | Driver | BR | Handicap | SP | Last Run | Settle | Mile rate | Winner | 2nd | 3rd |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/8 | 29 Mar 2026 | Lncstn | 2200m | - | NR 75 to 105. | Lees Orchard Stakes | 6.0m | $12,000 | Mark Yole | Sr1 | - | $8.00 | 7 days ago | - | 1:59.1 (56.5, 28.5) | Magic Joe | Rakadan NZ 1.5m | Vanquish Stride NZ 4.6m |
| 3/10 | 22 Mar 2026 | Lncstn | 2698m | - | No NR. | Ladbrokes Easter Cup Heat | 1.7m | $14,000 | Ricky Duggan | FT Fr6 | - | $21.00 | 14 days ago | - | 2:00.6 (59.9, 29.9) | Southern Luck | Stepping Stones HFNK | Vanquish Stride NZ 1.1m |
| 5/8 | 8 Mar 2026 | Carrick | 2150m | - | No NR. | Westwood Quarry Stakes | 12.1m | $12,000 | Liam Older | Fr5 | - | $13.00 | 14 days ago | - | 1:58.0 (58.1, 29.0) | Rakadan NZ | Stepping Stones HD | Horatius Speculo 2.0m |
| 3/6 | 22 Feb 2026 | Carrick | 2150m | - | NR 75 to 105. | Harrison Agents Pace | 10.6m | $12,000 | Dylan Ford | Fr4 | - | $20.00 | 7 days ago | - | 1:57.6 (57.2, 28.6) | Rakadan NZ | Dalton Shard NZ 4.4m | Vanquish Stride NZ 6.3m |
| 2/6 | 15 Feb 2026 | Lncstn | 2698m | - | NR 70 or better. | Rodney Burgess Patrons Mar | 2.0m | $14,000 | Liam Older | 20 Fr1 | 20kgs | $17.00 | 21 days ago | - | 2:00.3 (57.4, 29.0) | Iron Clad | Vanquish Stride NZ 2.0m | Neon 15.1m |
| 7/9 | 25 Jan 2026 | Carrick | 1670m | - | No NR. | Halwes Free For All Pace | 18.0m | $12,000 | Liam Older | Sr3 | - | $41.00 | 14 days ago | - | 1:55.3 (56.0, 27.4) | Maebee | Celebrity Royal 1.1m | Keayang Fitzy 8.9m |
| 10/11 | 11 Jan 2026 | Hobart | 2579m | - | No NR. | Ladbrokes Hobart Pacing Cu | 48.2m | $40,000 | Liam Older | Fr1 | - | $41.00 | 21 days ago | - | 1:55.8 (55.4, 27.5) | Triedtotellya | Mach Dan 5.6m | Keayang Fitzy 29.8m |
| 9/9 | 21 Dec 2025 | Hobart | 2090m | - | No NR. | Lather Up @ Woodlands | 22.9m | $12,000 | Deni Roberts | Fr7 | - | $18.00 | 14 days ago | - | 1:58.0 (58.0, 28.7) | Maddis Tiger NZ | Stepping Stones NK | Keayang Fitzy 1.2m |
| 9/11 | 7 Dec 2025 | Hobart | 1609m | - | No NR. | Toreace Flying Mile | 10.7m | $14,000 | Liam Older | Sr1 | - | $8.50 | 8 days ago | - | 1:55.4 (58.6, 29.5) | Gordons Bay | Maebee 1.6m | Keayang Fitzy HFHD |
| 11/12 | 29 Nov 2025 | Lncstn | 2200m | - | NR 80 or better. | Lees Orchard Tassie Golden | 36.9m | $50,000 | Liam Older | 20 Fr3 | 20kgs | $61.00 | - | - | 1:57.9 (55.8, 28.4) | Triedtotellya | Heza Punk Rocker NZ 7.7m | Maebee 5.8m |
Sire
Bettors Delight USA
Dam
Pemberton Shard NZ
Trained at
Sidmouth
Colours
Navy Blue, Red Stars, Navy Blue Sleeves, Red Stars
Owners
E & M Stride
| Driver (12 months) | Stats | Win % | Place % | Rank | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mark Yole | 0-0-0-0 | 0% | 0% | - |
| Trainer (12 months) | Stats | Win % | Place % | Rank | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| W J Yole | 0-0-0-0 | 0% | 0% | - |
Race comment
The Easter Cup, a Group 3 event, sees HORATIUS SPECULO (1) chasing a deserved major feature victory after a superb 12 months. He was good winner in his heat as a short-priced favourite and with his excellent stand-start manners, he looks the one to beat. PARDOE PLUGGA (5) began poorly in his heat when favourite but still nearly won — if he steps cleanly, he poses the main danger off the front and has the class to test the favourite. MAEBEE (8) did plenty of work in the heat when a strong 3rd, and a repeat performance would see him right in the finish. The highly assessed THE SHALLOWS (12) and MAGNETIC TERROR (13) bring class but will need luck from their handicaps in a race that may not feature strong mid-race moves. DE GOEY (9) has the class to win if his manners hold, while STEPPING STONES (11) has been luckless in feature races in her career, but is well suited by the staying trip and could feature if things fall her way.Selections HORATIUS SPECULO (1), PARDOE PLUGGEA (5), MAEBEE (8), THE SHALLOWS (12)
Age
10 years old
Sex
Bay - Gelding
Breeding
Shadyshark Hanover USA - Exotic Angel (Grinfromeartoear USA)
Best MR
1:57.4MS
Dist Best MR
1:58.9
Gear
Bandages, Bit - Lugging, Blinkers - Hood, Boots - Knee, Boots - Shin/Tendon, Crupper, Deafeners - Removable, Hopples - Round, Hopples - Length 57.5, Hopple Shorteners - Cord - Pin, Neck Strap, Shoes - Front, Shoes - Hind, Whip, Hopple Shorteners - St ...
Today's Stats
Track
46-8-5-3
Distance
17-1-3-1
Track & Distance
17-1-3-1
Last Season
14-2-1-3
This Season
6-1-1-0
Career
124-28-12-11
Prize Money
$363,899
Win Range
1609 - 2698
Last 10 Starts
7x72408102
Last Run
13 days ago
Win S/Rate
Place S/Rate
| Total | Distance | Dist Range | Track | Trk & Dist | This Season | Last Season | 1st Up | 2nd Up | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stats | 124-28-12-11 | 17-1-3-1 | 17-1-3-1 | 46-8-5-3 | 17-1-3-1 | 6-1-1-0 | 14-2-1-3 | 0-0-0-0 | 0-0-0-0 | |
| Win % | 23% | 6% | 6% | 17% | 6% | 17% | 14% | 0% | 0% | |
| Place % | 41% | 29% | 29% | 35% | 29% | 33% | 43% | 0% | 0% | |
| Rank | 5 | 8 | 9 | 8 | 8 | 5 | 6 | - | - |
| Finish | Date | Track | Distance | Race No. | Cond. | Class | Margin | Prize won | Driver | BR | Handicap | SP | Last Run | Settle | Mile rate | Winner | 2nd | 3rd |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/9 | 22 Mar 2026 | Lncstn | 2698m | - | No NR. | Ladbrokes Easter Cup Heat | 2.2m | $14,000 | Brodie Davis | 10 Fr1 | 10kgs | $5.50 | 22 days ago | - | 2:02.2 (56.7, 28.3) | Horatius Speculo | The Shallows 2.2m | Maebee NK |
| 12/12 | 28 Feb 2026 | Hobart | 2579m | - | No NR. | Ladbrokes Tasmania Cup FIN | 27.3m | $150,000 | Brodie Davis | Sr4 | - | $26.00 | 8 days ago | - | 1:57.2 (56.6, 28.7) | Celebrity Royal | Triedtotellya 1.8m | Glenledi Elvis NZ 6.1m |
| 1/7 | 20 Feb 2026 | Hobart | 2579m | - | No NR. | Ladbrokes Tasmania Cup Hea | - | $20,000 | Brodie Davis | Fr3 | - | $5.50 | 7 days ago | - | 1:57.9 (56.6, 28.7) | The Shallows | Glenledi Elvis NZ 12.5m | Maebee HFNK |
| 8/11 | 13 Feb 2026 | Hobart | 2579m | - | No NR. | Ladbrokes Tasmania Cup Hea | 19.5m | $20,000 | Brodie Davis | Sr3 | - | $51.00 | 13 days ago | - | 1:58.2 (55.7, 26.9) | Triedtotellya | Celebrity Royal 11.7m | Dalton Shard NZ 3.3m |
| 10/12 | 31 Jan 2026 | Lncstn | 2698m | - | No NR. | Horses N More Devonport Cu | 12.3m | $40,000 | Brodie Davis | 10 Fr1 | 10kgs | $11.00 | 20 days ago | - | 2:01.4 (55.8, 28.3) | Maebee | Dalton Shard NZ HFNK | Star Major 1.4m |
| 4/11 | 11 Jan 2026 | Hobart | 2579m | - | No NR. | Ladbrokes Hobart Pacing Cu | 35.7m | $40,000 | Brodie Davis | Sr4 | - | $51.00 | 28 days ago | - | 1:55.8 (55.4, 27.5) | Triedtotellya | Mach Dan 5.6m | Keayang Fitzy 29.8m |
| 2/12 | 14 Dec 2025 | Lncstn | 2698m | - | No NR. | Doug Martin Danbury Park C | 9.7m | $14,000 | Brodie Davis | 10 Fr1 | 10kgs | $21.00 | 7 days ago | - | 2:00.3 (59.2, 29.7) | Triedtotellya | The Shallows 9.7m | Keayang Fitzy 1.1m |
| 7/11 | 7 Dec 2025 | Hobart | 1609m | - | No NR. | Toreace Flying Mile | 8.3m | $14,000 | Brodie Davis | Sr3 | - | $8.50 | 119 days ago | - | 1:55.4 (58.6, 29.5) | Gordons Bay | Maebee 1.6m | Keayang Fitzy HFHD |
| 7/10 | 10 Aug 2025 | Lncstn | 2698m | - | No NR. | Ladbrokes Fast Payouts Sta | 8.4m | $12,000 | Brodie Davis | 20 Fr1 | 20kgs | $4.40 | 8 days ago | - | 2:04.3 (55.4, 27.8) | Anything Goes NZ | The Chancer HD | One Big Shew 2.8m |
| 3/9 | 2 Aug 2025 | Hobart | 2579m | - | No NR. | Metropolitan Cup | 7.6m | $20,000 | Brodie Davis | Sr1 | - | $10.00 | - | - | 1:58.7 (58.6, 29.4) | Star Major | Just Tiger 1.3m | The Shallows 6.3m |
Sire
Shadyshark Hanover USA
Dam
Exotic Angel
Trained at
Broadmarsh
Colours
Red, White Sleeves, Blue Stripes
Owners
H P Woods, A H Woods
| Driver (12 months) | Stats | Win % | Place % | Rank | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brodie Davis | 0-0-0-0 | 0% | 0% | - |
| Trainer (12 months) | Stats | Win % | Place % | Rank | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| H P Woods | 0-0-0-0 | 0% | 0% | - |
Race comment
The Easter Cup, a Group 3 event, sees HORATIUS SPECULO (1) chasing a deserved major feature victory after a superb 12 months. He was good winner in his heat as a short-priced favourite and with his excellent stand-start manners, he looks the one to beat. PARDOE PLUGGA (5) began poorly in his heat when favourite but still nearly won — if he steps cleanly, he poses the main danger off the front and has the class to test the favourite. MAEBEE (8) did plenty of work in the heat when a strong 3rd, and a repeat performance would see him right in the finish. The highly assessed THE SHALLOWS (12) and MAGNETIC TERROR (13) bring class but will need luck from their handicaps in a race that may not feature strong mid-race moves. DE GOEY (9) has the class to win if his manners hold, while STEPPING STONES (11) has been luckless in feature races in her career, but is well suited by the staying trip and could feature if things fall her way.Selections HORATIUS SPECULO (1), PARDOE PLUGGEA (5), MAEBEE (8), THE SHALLOWS (12)
Age
7 years old
Sex
Bay - Gelding
Breeding
Bettors Delight USA - Delightful Christian NZ (Christian Cullen NZ)
Best MR
1:55.3
Dist Best MR
2:01.4
Gear
Bit - Snaffle, Blinkers - Block, Boots - Knee, Boots - Shin/Tendon, Burr - Rein N/S, Crupper, Hopples - Length 60, Shoes - Front, Shoes - Hind, Tail Tie, Undercheck, Whip
Today's Stats
Track
21-3-8-5
Distance
6-1-1-1
Track & Distance
6-1-1-1
Last Season
13-0-4-2
This Season
7-2-1-3
Career
76-10-21-13
Prize Money
$202,531
Win Range
1609 - 2698
Last 10 Starts
2523211373
Last Run
13 days ago
Win S/Rate
Place S/Rate
| Total | Distance | Dist Range | Track | Trk & Dist | This Season | Last Season | 1st Up | 2nd Up | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stats | 76-10-21-13 | 6-1-1-1 | 9-1-2-2 | 21-3-8-5 | 6-1-1-1 | 7-2-1-3 | 13-0-4-2 | 0-0-0-0 | 0-0-0-0 | |
| Win % | 13% | 17% | 11% | 14% | 17% | 29% | 0% | 0% | 0% | |
| Place % | 58% | 50% | 56% | 76% | 50% | 86% | 46% | 0% | 0% | |
| Rank | 6 | 5 | 4 | 5 | 5 | 3 | 10 | - | - |
| Finish | Date | Track | Distance | Race No. | Cond. | Class | Margin | Prize won | Driver | BR | Handicap | SP | Last Run | Settle | Mile rate | Winner | 2nd | 3rd |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/9 | 22 Mar 2026 | Lncstn | 2698m | - | No NR. | Ladbrokes Easter Cup Heat | 3.1m | $14,000 | Conor Crook | 10 Fr3 | 10kgs | $7.00 | 22 days ago | - | 2:02.2 (56.7, 28.3) | Horatius Speculo | The Shallows 2.2m | Maebee NK |
| 7/12 | 28 Feb 2026 | Hobart | 2579m | - | No NR. | Ladbrokes Tasmania Cup FIN | 21.1m | $150,000 | Conor Crook | Fr2 | - | $31.00 | 8 days ago | - | 1:57.2 (56.6, 28.7) | Celebrity Royal | Triedtotellya 1.8m | Glenledi Elvis NZ 6.1m |
| 3/7 | 20 Feb 2026 | Hobart | 2579m | - | No NR. | Ladbrokes Tasmania Cup Hea | 13.1m | $20,000 | Jordan Chibnall | Fr1 | - | $3.30 | 20 days ago | - | 1:57.9 (56.6, 28.7) | The Shallows | Glenledi Elvis NZ 12.5m | Maebee HFNK |
| 1/12 | 31 Jan 2026 | Lncstn | 2698m | - | No NR. | Horses N More Devonport Cu | - | $40,000 | Conor Crook | FT Fr5 | - | $4.80 | 6 days ago | - | 2:01.4 (55.8, 28.3) | Maebee | Dalton Shard NZ HFNK | Star Major 1.4m |
| 1/9 | 25 Jan 2026 | Carrick | 1670m | - | No NR. | Halwes Free For All Pace | - | $12,000 | Conor Crook | Fr2 | - | $12.00 | 7 days ago | - | 1:55.3 (56.0, 27.4) | Maebee | Celebrity Royal 1.1m | Keayang Fitzy 8.9m |
| 2/10 | 18 Jan 2026 | Burnie | 2789m | - | No NR. | 7bu Burnie Cup | 5.0m | $20,000 | Gareth Rattray | FT Fr2 | - | $2.80 | 9 days ago | - | 2:07.2 (58.1, 27.7) | Horatius Speculo | Maebee 5.0m | The Chancer 10.6m |
| 3/10 | 9 Jan 2026 | Scottsd | 2692m | - | No NR. | Good Sports Nepc Cup | 14.4m | $20,000 | Gareth Rattray | FT Fr2 | - | $2.80 | 12 days ago | - | 2:02.9 (58.3, 28.9) | Horatius Speculo | Zara Tindall NZ 13.1m | Maebee 1.3m |
| 2/11 | 28 Dec 2025 | Carrick | 2150m | - | No NR. | Westwood Quarry Stakes | 13.6m | $12,000 | Gareth Rattray | FT Fr4 | - | $4.20 | 14 days ago | - | 1:59.4 (57.4, 27.8) | Magnetic Terror NZ | Maebee 13.6m | Rockandahardplace 1.3m |
| 5/12 | 14 Dec 2025 | Lncstn | 2698m | - | No NR. | Doug Martin Danbury Park C | 31.1m | $14,000 | Gareth Rattray | FT Fr3 | - | $6.50 | 7 days ago | - | 2:00.3 (59.2, 29.7) | Triedtotellya | The Shallows 9.7m | Keayang Fitzy 1.1m |
| 2/11 | 7 Dec 2025 | Hobart | 1609m | - | No NR. | Toreace Flying Mile | 1.6m | $14,000 | Kayleb Williams | Fr5 | - | $5.00 | - | - | 1:55.4 (58.6, 29.5) | Gordons Bay | Maebee 1.6m | Keayang Fitzy HFHD |
Sire
Bettors Delight USA
Dam
Delightful Christian NZ
Trained at
Brighton
Colours
Purple, Black Chevrons, Cuffs, Collar & Waistband
Owners
A R (Amanda) Duggan
| Driver (12 months) | Stats | Win % | Place % | Rank | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Conor Crook | 0-0-0-0 | 0% | 0% | - |
| Trainer (12 months) | Stats | Win % | Place % | Rank | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| C T Crook | 0-0-0-0 | 0% | 0% | - |
Race comment
The Easter Cup, a Group 3 event, sees HORATIUS SPECULO (1) chasing a deserved major feature victory after a superb 12 months. He was good winner in his heat as a short-priced favourite and with his excellent stand-start manners, he looks the one to beat. PARDOE PLUGGA (5) began poorly in his heat when favourite but still nearly won — if he steps cleanly, he poses the main danger off the front and has the class to test the favourite. MAEBEE (8) did plenty of work in the heat when a strong 3rd, and a repeat performance would see him right in the finish. The highly assessed THE SHALLOWS (12) and MAGNETIC TERROR (13) bring class but will need luck from their handicaps in a race that may not feature strong mid-race moves. DE GOEY (9) has the class to win if his manners hold, while STEPPING STONES (11) has been luckless in feature races in her career, but is well suited by the staying trip and could feature if things fall her way.Selections HORATIUS SPECULO (1), PARDOE PLUGGEA (5), MAEBEE (8), THE SHALLOWS (12)
Age
8 years old
Sex
Bay/Brown - Mare
Breeding
Stonebridge Regal USA - Step Up and Play (Peace of Art CA)
Best MR
1:55.9MS
Gear
Bit - Lugging, Blinkers - Hood, Boots - Knee, Boots - Shin/Tendon, Burr - Rein N/S, Crupper, Headcheck - None, Hopples - Flat, Hopples - Length 56, Shoes - Front, Shoes - Hind, Whip, Reins - Conventional, Spreader - One Legged O/S
Today's Stats
Track
44-4-5-9
Distance
8-0-1-0
Track & Distance
8-0-1-0
Last Season
19-3-3-4
This Season
6-0-2-1
Career
122-13-30-25
Prize Money
$254,374
Win Range
1609 - 2200
Last 10 Starts
5732657322
Last Run
13 days ago
Win S/Rate
Place S/Rate
| Total | Distance | Dist Range | Track | Trk & Dist | This Season | Last Season | 1st Up | 2nd Up | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stats | 122-13-30-25 | 8-0-1-0 | 9-0-1-0 | 44-4-5-9 | 8-0-1-0 | 6-0-2-1 | 19-3-3-4 | 0-0-0-0 | 0-0-0-0 | |
| Win % | 11% | 0% | 0% | 9% | 0% | 0% | 16% | 0% | 0% | |
| Place % | 56% | 13% | 11% | 41% | 13% | 50% | 53% | 0% | 0% | |
| Rank | 9 | 10 | 11 | 10 | 10 | 7 | 5 | - | - |
| Finish | Date | Track | Distance | Race No. | Cond. | Class | Margin | Prize won | Driver | BR | Handicap | SP | Last Run | Settle | Mile rate | Winner | 2nd | 3rd |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/10 | 22 Mar 2026 | Lncstn | 2698m | - | No NR. | Ladbrokes Easter Cup Heat | HFNK | $14,000 | Heath Woods | 10 Fr1 | 10kgs | $12.00 | 14 days ago | - | 2:00.6 (59.9, 29.9) | Southern Luck | Stepping Stones HFNK | Vanquish Stride NZ 1.1m |
| 2/8 | 8 Mar 2026 | Carrick | 2150m | - | No NR. | Westwood Quarry Stakes | HFHD | $12,000 | Heath Woods | Sr2 | - | $8.00 | 8 days ago | - | 1:58.0 (58.1, 29.0) | Rakadan NZ | Stepping Stones HD | Horatius Speculo 2.0m |
| 3/6 | 28 Feb 2026 | Hobart | 2090m | - | No NR. | Woodlands Stud George John | 3.0m | $30,000 | Heath Woods | Fr6 | - | $4.00 | 15 days ago | - | 1:58.7 (57.2, 29.1) | Nova Baxter | Ultimaction HD | Stepping Stones 2.5m |
| 7/11 | 13 Feb 2026 | Hobart | 2579m | - | No NR. | Ladbrokes Tasmania Cup Hea | 18.9m | $20,000 | Heath Woods | Fr3 | - | $91.00 | 13 days ago | - | 1:58.2 (55.7, 26.9) | Triedtotellya | Celebrity Royal 11.7m | Dalton Shard NZ 3.3m |
| 5/12 | 31 Jan 2026 | Lncstn | 2698m | - | No NR. | Horses N More Devonport Cu | 6.1m | $40,000 | Heath Woods | 10 Fr2 | 10kgs | $26.00 | 20 days ago | - | 2:01.4 (55.8, 28.3) | Maebee | Dalton Shard NZ HFNK | Star Major 1.4m |
| 6/11 | 11 Jan 2026 | Hobart | 2579m | - | No NR. | Ladbrokes Hobart Pacing Cu | 39.9m | $40,000 | Charlie Castles | Sr5 | - | $61.00 | 21 days ago | - | 1:55.8 (55.4, 27.5) | Triedtotellya | Mach Dan 5.6m | Keayang Fitzy 29.8m |
| 2/9 | 21 Dec 2025 | Hobart | 2090m | - | No NR. | Lather Up @ Woodlands | HFNK | $12,000 | Jacob Duggan | Sr2 | - | $8.50 | 7 days ago | - | 1:58.0 (58.0, 28.7) | Maddis Tiger NZ | Stepping Stones NK | Keayang Fitzy 1.2m |
| 3/7 | 14 Dec 2025 | Lncstn | 2200m | - | No NR. | Shirley Martin Mother Of P | 6.5m | $14,000 | Heath Woods | Fr7 | - | $10.00 | 15 days ago | - | 1:59.2 (57.0, 28.8) | Ultimaction | Sabine 6.3m | Stepping Stones HFHD |
| 7/12 | 29 Nov 2025 | Lncstn | 2200m | - | NR 80 or better. | Lees Orchard Tassie Golden | 20.7m | $50,000 | Heath Woods | 20 Fr1 | 20kgs | $101.00 | 13 days ago | - | 1:57.9 (55.8, 28.4) | Triedtotellya | Heza Punk Rocker NZ 7.7m | Maebee 5.8m |
| 5/10 | 16 Nov 2025 | Lncstn | 2200m | - | NR 80 or better. | Lees Orchard Tassie Golden | 25.5m | $14,000 | Heath Woods | 20 Fr2 | 20kgs | $26.00 | - | - | 2:00.0 (56.2, 27.1) | Heza Punk Rocker NZ | Triedtotellya HFHD | Rockandahardplace 17.6m |
Sire
Stonebridge Regal USA
Dam
Step Up and Play
Trained at
Broadmarsh
Colours
Dk Blue, Green Diagonal Stripes
Owners
H P Woods, A H Woods
| Driver (12 months) | Stats | Win % | Place % | Rank | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Heath Woods | 0-0-0-0 | 0% | 0% | - |
| Trainer (12 months) | Stats | Win % | Place % | Rank | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| H P Woods | 0-0-0-0 | 0% | 0% | - |
Race comment
The Easter Cup, a Group 3 event, sees HORATIUS SPECULO (1) chasing a deserved major feature victory after a superb 12 months. He was good winner in his heat as a short-priced favourite and with his excellent stand-start manners, he looks the one to beat. PARDOE PLUGGA (5) began poorly in his heat when favourite but still nearly won — if he steps cleanly, he poses the main danger off the front and has the class to test the favourite. MAEBEE (8) did plenty of work in the heat when a strong 3rd, and a repeat performance would see him right in the finish. The highly assessed THE SHALLOWS (12) and MAGNETIC TERROR (13) bring class but will need luck from their handicaps in a race that may not feature strong mid-race moves. DE GOEY (9) has the class to win if his manners hold, while STEPPING STONES (11) has been luckless in feature races in her career, but is well suited by the staying trip and could feature if things fall her way.Selections HORATIUS SPECULO (1), PARDOE PLUGGEA (5), MAEBEE (8), THE SHALLOWS (12)
Age
7 years old
Sex
Bay - Gelding
Breeding
Ifihadyourluck USA - Mint Tan (Jr Mint USA)
Best MR
1:57.5
Dist Best MR
2:00.6
Gear
Bit - Straight, Boots - Bell, Boots - Knee, Boots - Shin/Tendon, Crupper, Deafeners - Removable, Hopples - Flat, Hopples - Length 60.5, Hopple Shorteners - Cord - Pin, Shoes - Front, Shoes - Hind, Tongue Tie - Visible, Spreaders - Go Straights, Whip, ...
Today's Stats
Track
8-3-3-1
Distance
1-1-0-0
Track & Distance
1-1-0-0
Last Season
30-1-0-6
This Season
11-2-0-2
Career
80-8-8-13
Prize Money
$104,229
Win Range
1609 - 2698
Last 10 Starts
0455431731
Last Run
13 days ago
Win S/Rate
Place S/Rate
| Total | Distance | Dist Range | Track | Trk & Dist | This Season | Last Season | 1st Up | 2nd Up | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stats | 80-8-8-13 | 1-1-0-0 | 1-1-0-0 | 8-3-3-1 | 1-1-0-0 | 11-2-0-2 | 30-1-0-6 | 0-0-0-0 | 0-0-0-0 | |
| Win % | 10% | 100% | 100% | 38% | 100% | 18% | 3% | 0% | 0% | |
| Place % | 36% | 100% | 100% | 88% | 100% | 36% | 23% | 0% | 0% | |
| Rank | 11 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 4 | 11 | - | - |
| Finish | Date | Track | Distance | Race No. | Cond. | Class | Margin | Prize won | Driver | BR | Handicap | SP | Last Run | Settle | Mile rate | Winner | 2nd | 3rd |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/10 | 22 Mar 2026 | Lncstn | 2698m | - | No NR. | Ladbrokes Easter Cup Heat | - | $14,000 | Todd Rattray | FT Fr5 | - | $101.00 | 4 days ago | - | 2:00.6 (59.9, 29.9) | Southern Luck | Stepping Stones HFNK | Vanquish Stride NZ 1.1m |
| 3/7 | 18 Mar 2026 | Hobart | 2579m | - | NR 55 or better. | Smithawards Pace | 1.8m | $9,700 | Rodney Ashwood | FT Fr1 | - | $4.80 | 3 days ago | - | 2:01.7 (59.1, 30.1) | Settebello | Goodtime Oscar HFNK | Southern Luck 1.1m |
| 7/10 | 15 Mar 2026 | Hobart | 1609m | - | NR 55 to 59. | Typeface Pace | 22.4m | $9,700 | Jack Watson | Fr6 | - | $41.00 | 9 days ago | - | 1:56.9 (57.9, 29.6) | Shes Allaboutluv NZ | Rollwitharty 11.2m | Coolandcollect 5.9m |
| 1/11 | 6 Mar 2026 | Lncstn | 1680m | - | NR 50 to 59. | Victory Images Photography | - | $8,000 | Rohan Hillier | Fr3 | - | $5.00 | 6 days ago | - | 1:58.8 (59.0, 29.1) | Southern Luck | Sue Nien 11.2m | Puntarno Stride NZ SHFHD |
| 3/12 | 28 Feb 2026 | Hobart | 2090m | - | NR 49 to 54. | Fehlbergs Produce Sprintla | HFNK | $12,000 | Rohan Hillier | Sr2 | - | $7.00 | 8 days ago | - | 1:59.3 (59.0, 30.4) | Harbour Springs | Gobsmacked HD | Southern Luck HFHD |
| 4/12 | 20 Feb 2026 | Hobart | 2090m | - | NR 50 to 54. | Vale Bob Becker Pace | 5.0m | $8,000 | Jack Watson | Sr1 | - | $21.00 | 7 days ago | - | 2:01.8 (59.4, 30.7) | Keayang Galliano | Done Well 1.3m | Ashante Queen 1.6m |
| 5/8 | 13 Feb 2026 | Hobart | 1609m | - | NR 50 to 53. | Smithawards Pace | 2.2m | $8,000 | Rohan Hillier | Fr2 | - | $7.50 | 12 days ago | - | 1:59.2 (61.7, 30.5) | Done Well | Andaman Bay HFHD | Gobsmacked HD |
| 5/8 | 1 Feb 2026 | Hobart | 2090m | - | NMT 6 LTW's | Downbytheseaside @ Woodlan | 11.9m | $9,700 | Mark Yole | Fr4 | - | $71.00 | 16 days ago | - | 1:59.6 (59.5, 29.1) | Wazza | Demand Respect NZ 1.1m | Jilliby Mendoza 2.9m |
| 4/10 | 16 Jan 2026 | Hobart | 1609m | - | NR 55 to 59. | Ladbrokes Big Bets Pace | 21.7m | $8,000 | Rodney Ashwood | Sr1 | - | - | 5 days ago | - | 1:57.1 (56.6, 28.0) | Imperial Laz NZ | Sapphire Gambler 9.3m | Will He Pike 4.1m |
| 10/12 | 11 Jan 2026 | Hobart | 1609m | - | NR 54 to 57. | Fehlbergs Produce Sprintla | 18.3m | $9,700 | Ricky Duggan | Sr4 | - | $101.00 | - | - | 1:57.2 (59.6, 29.5) | Stir Me Up | Moveslikealady HFNK | Franco Vai NZ 1.3m |
Sire
Ifihadyourluck USA
Dam
Mint Tan
Trained at
Brighton
Colours
Red & Blue Halves & Sleeves
Owners
D G R Malone, P J Knapp
| Driver (12 months) | Stats | Win % | Place % | Rank | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Todd Rattray | 0-0-0-0 | 0% | 0% | - |
| Trainer (12 months) | Stats | Win % | Place % | Rank | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| D G R Malone | 0-0-0-0 | 0% | 0% | - |
Race comment
The Easter Cup, a Group 3 event, sees HORATIUS SPECULO (1) chasing a deserved major feature victory after a superb 12 months. He was good winner in his heat as a short-priced favourite and with his excellent stand-start manners, he looks the one to beat. PARDOE PLUGGA (5) began poorly in his heat when favourite but still nearly won — if he steps cleanly, he poses the main danger off the front and has the class to test the favourite. MAEBEE (8) did plenty of work in the heat when a strong 3rd, and a repeat performance would see him right in the finish. The highly assessed THE SHALLOWS (12) and MAGNETIC TERROR (13) bring class but will need luck from their handicaps in a race that may not feature strong mid-race moves. DE GOEY (9) has the class to win if his manners hold, while STEPPING STONES (11) has been luckless in feature races in her career, but is well suited by the staying trip and could feature if things fall her way.Selections HORATIUS SPECULO (1), PARDOE PLUGGEA (5), MAEBEE (8), THE SHALLOWS (12)
Age
6 years old
Sex
Bay - Gelding
Breeding
Village Jolt CA - Black Magic Lady (Safely Kept USA)
Best MR
1:58.4MS
Gear
Bit - Snaffle, Boots - Knee, Boots - Shin/Tendon, Burr - Rein N/S, Burr - Rein O/S, Crupper, Hopples - Round, Hopples - Length 63, Shoes - Front, Shoes - Hind, Tongue Tie - Visible, Whip, Hopple Shorteners - Stands Only, Blinkers - Sliding Dolly Vardens
Today's Stats
Track
7-3-0-0
Distance
1-0-0-0
Track & Distance
1-0-0-0
Last Season
15-4-5-1
This Season
5-3-1-0
Career
23-7-6-1
Prize Money
$65,375
Win Range
1680 - 2200
Last 10 Starts
r221111125
Last Run
13 days ago
Win S/Rate
Place S/Rate
| Total | Distance | Dist Range | Track | Trk & Dist | This Season | Last Season | 1st Up | 2nd Up | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stats | 23-7-6-1 | 1-0-0-0 | 2-0-1-0 | 7-3-0-0 | 1-0-0-0 | 5-3-1-0 | 15-4-5-1 | 0-0-0-0 | 0-0-0-0 | |
| Win % | 30% | 0% | 0% | 43% | 0% | 60% | 27% | 0% | 0% | |
| Place % | 61% | 0% | 50% | 43% | 0% | 80% | 67% | 0% | 0% | |
| Rank | 3 | - | 8 | 4 | - | 1 | 4 | - | - |
| Finish | Date | Track | Distance | Race No. | Cond. | Class | Margin | Prize won | Driver | BR | Handicap | SP | Last Run | Settle | Mile rate | Winner | 2nd | 3rd |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/9 | 22 Mar 2026 | Lncstn | 2698m | - | No NR. | Ladbrokes Easter Cup Heat | 5.7m | $14,000 | Jacob Duggan | FT Fr3 | - | $16.00 | 14 days ago | - | 2:02.2 (56.7, 28.3) | Horatius Speculo | The Shallows 2.2m | Maebee NK |
| 2/12 | 8 Mar 2026 | Carrick | 2650m | - | NR 70 or better. | Page Transport Carrick Cup | SHFHD | $20,000 | Jacob Duggan | FT Fr5 | - | $17.00 | 36 days ago | - | 2:05.1 (57.3, 28.6) | Fleetwood Rock | Photo First SHFHD | Pardoe Plugga HD |
| 1/11 | 31 Jan 2026 | Lncstn | 2200m | - | NR 60 to 69. | Jeremy Rockliff Mp Coastal | - | $14,000 | Jacob Duggan | Sr3 | - | $8.50 | 15 days ago | - | 1:59.3 (59.2, 30.5) | Photo First | Beach Dancer 1.4m | Indelible 2.7m |
| 1/9 | 16 Jan 2026 | Hobart | 2090m | - | NR 60 to 64. | Group 1 Tasmania Cup 28th | - | $9,700 | Jacob Duggan | Sr2 | - | $4.00 | 12 days ago | - | 1:58.4 (59.5, 30.5) | Photo First | Colby Sanz HFNK | Repetitive NZ 2.9m |
| 1/11 | 4 Jan 2026 | Hobart | 2090m | - | NR 55 to 60. | Ladbrokes Big Bets Pace | - | $9,700 | Jacob Duggan | Fr1 | - | $6.50 | 14 days ago | - | 2:00.2 (58.1, 29.1) | Photo First | Mista Eagle 8.8m | Imperial Laz NZ HFHD |
| 1/10 | 21 Dec 2025 | Hobart | 2090m | - | NR up to 75. | Australian Drivers Champio | - | $9,700 | Rohan Hillier | Fr2 | - | $3.40 | 16 days ago | - | 2:01.5 (57.8, 28.7) | Photo First | Luvthat 6.7m | Moneys No Issue HFHD |
| 1/9 | 5 Dec 2025 | Lncstn | 2200m | - | NMT 2 LTW's | Ladbrokes Big Bets Pace | - | $9,700 | Jacob Duggan | Sr2 | - | $3.10 | 5 days ago | - | 1:59.7 (57.9, 29.0) | Photo First | Post Keg HFNK | Ima Little Needy 5.4m |
| 2/10 | 30 Nov 2025 | Hobart | 2090m | - | NMT 2 LTW's | Australian Drivers Champio | 1.2m | $9,700 | Jacob Duggan | Sr2 | - | $4.40 | 16 days ago | - | 2:00.7 (58.3, 29.2) | Sportzsilk | Photo First 1.2m | Rocknroll Mcrae HFHD |
| 2/8 | 14 Nov 2025 | Hobart | 1609m | - | NR up to 75. | Intersport Kingston Dynamo | 4.7m | $9,700 | Jacob Duggan | Fr1 | - | $7.00 | 33 days ago | - | 1:58.2 (57.2, 29.0) | Martyr | Photo First 4.7m | Andaman Bay HFNK |
| 0/10 | 12 Oct 2025 | Hobart | 1609m | - | NR 54 to 57. | Register For The Dynamo On | - | $9,700 | Jacob Duggan | Fr1 | - | - | - | - | 1:56.8 (58.7, 29.5) | Miss Collann | Smooth Reason HFHD | Martyr 14.7m |
Sire
Village Jolt CA
Dam
Black Magic Lady
Trained at
Brighton
Colours
Orange, Black Horseshoes, Black & Orange Halved Sleeves
Owners
Escobar Holding Group
| Driver (12 months) | Stats | Win % | Place % | Rank | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jacob Duggan | 0-0-0-0 | 0% | 0% | - |
| Trainer (12 months) | Stats | Win % | Place % | Rank | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| G C Scott | 0-0-0-0 | 0% | 0% | - |
Race comment
The Easter Cup, a Group 3 event, sees HORATIUS SPECULO (1) chasing a deserved major feature victory after a superb 12 months. He was good winner in his heat as a short-priced favourite and with his excellent stand-start manners, he looks the one to beat. PARDOE PLUGGA (5) began poorly in his heat when favourite but still nearly won — if he steps cleanly, he poses the main danger off the front and has the class to test the favourite. MAEBEE (8) did plenty of work in the heat when a strong 3rd, and a repeat performance would see him right in the finish. The highly assessed THE SHALLOWS (12) and MAGNETIC TERROR (13) bring class but will need luck from their handicaps in a race that may not feature strong mid-race moves. DE GOEY (9) has the class to win if his manners hold, while STEPPING STONES (11) has been luckless in feature races in her career, but is well suited by the staying trip and could feature if things fall her way.Selections HORATIUS SPECULO (1), PARDOE PLUGGEA (5), MAEBEE (8), THE SHALLOWS (12)
Age
5 years old
Sex
Bay - Horse
Breeding
Art Major USA - Ima Mystery Girl (Village Jasper USA)
Best MR
1:53.5
Dist Best MR
2:00.3
Gear
Bit - Headcheck, Bit - Lugging, Blinkers - Murphy Blind N/S, Boots - Knee, Boots - Shin/Tendon, Crupper, Headcheck - Fixed, Hopples - Flat, Hopples - Length 59, Lugging Pole N/S, Shadow Roll, Shoes - Front, Shoes - Hind, Tail Tie, Shadow roll stand only
Today's Stats
Track
9-2-0-1
Distance
3-1-0-0
Track & Distance
3-1-0-0
Last Season
28-4-2-5
This Season
11-1-0-1
Career
66-11-8-11
Prize Money
$207,232
Win Range
1609 - 2698
Last 10 Starts
6873156567
Last Run
6 days ago
Win S/Rate
Place S/Rate
| Total | Distance | Dist Range | Track | Trk & Dist | This Season | Last Season | 1st Up | 2nd Up | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stats | 66-11-8-11 | 3-1-0-0 | 6-1-0-0 | 9-2-0-1 | 3-1-0-0 | 11-1-0-1 | 28-4-2-5 | 0-0-0-0 | 0-0-0-0 | |
| Win % | 17% | 33% | 17% | 22% | 33% | 9% | 14% | 0% | 0% | |
| Place % | 45% | 33% | 17% | 33% | 33% | 18% | 39% | 0% | 0% | |
| Rank | 8 | 3 | 7 | 6 | 3 | 8 | 7 | - | - |
| Finish | Date | Track | Distance | Race No. | Cond. | Class | Margin | Prize won | Driver | BR | Handicap | SP | Last Run | Settle | Mile rate | Winner | 2nd | 3rd |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/8 | 29 Mar 2026 | Lncstn | 2200m | - | NR 75 to 105. | Lees Orchard Stakes | 22.7m | $12,000 | Gareth Rattray | Fr7 | - | $31.00 | 7 days ago | - | 1:59.1 (56.5, 28.5) | Magic Joe | Rakadan NZ 1.5m | Vanquish Stride NZ 4.6m |
| 6/9 | 22 Mar 2026 | Lncstn | 2698m | - | No NR. | Ladbrokes Easter Cup Heat | 7.7m | $14,000 | Mark Yole | FT Fr4 | - | $10.00 | 9 days ago | - | 2:02.2 (56.7, 28.3) | Horatius Speculo | The Shallows 2.2m | Maebee NK |
| 5/6 | 13 Mar 2026 | Burnie | 2500m | - | No NR. | Nwtlha Cup | 9.0m | $14,000 | Mark Yole | FT Fr5 | - | $5.60 | 5 days ago | - | 2:04.7 (57.7, 27.9) | Fleetwood Rock | Rockandahardplace 5.0m | Rocks Roy NK |
| 6/8 | 8 Mar 2026 | Carrick | 2150m | - | No NR. | Westwood Quarry Stakes | 14.7m | $12,000 | Mark Yole | Fr4 | - | $19.00 | 14 days ago | - | 1:58.0 (58.1, 29.0) | Rakadan NZ | Stepping Stones HD | Horatius Speculo 2.0m |
| 5/6 | 22 Feb 2026 | Carrick | 2150m | - | NR 75 to 105. | Harrison Agents Pace | 17.0m | $12,000 | Mark Yole | Fr3 | - | $11.00 | 7 days ago | - | 1:57.6 (57.2, 28.6) | Rakadan NZ | Dalton Shard NZ 4.4m | Vanquish Stride NZ 6.3m |
| 1/6 | 15 Feb 2026 | Lncstn | 2698m | - | NR 70 or better. | Rodney Burgess Patrons Mar | - | $14,000 | Mark Yole | 10 Fr4 | 10kgs | $3.30 | 7 days ago | - | 2:00.3 (57.4, 29.0) | Iron Clad | Vanquish Stride NZ 2.0m | Neon 15.1m |
| 3/7 | 8 Feb 2026 | Lncstn | 2200m | - | NR 75 to 105. | The Bottle-O Hadspen Pace | 6.2m | $12,000 | Liam Older | Fr3 | - | $21.00 | 8 days ago | - | 1:56.9 (56.2, 28.4) | Horatius Speculo | Keayang Fitzy 1.8m | Iron Clad 4.5m |
| 7/12 | 31 Jan 2026 | Lncstn | 1680m | - | NR 70 to 84. | Ladbrokes Dash For Cash | 28.6m | $14,000 | Hannah Van Dongen | Sr5 | - | $51.00 | 6 days ago | - | 1:54.0 (56.4, 29.0) | Celebrity Royal | Rakadan NZ HD | Magic Joe 8.2m |
| 8/9 | 25 Jan 2026 | Carrick | 1670m | - | No NR. | Halwes Free For All Pace | 26.0m | $12,000 | Tiarna Ford | Fr3 | - | $51.00 | 7 days ago | - | 1:55.3 (56.0, 27.4) | Maebee | Celebrity Royal 1.1m | Keayang Fitzy 8.9m |
| 6/10 | 18 Jan 2026 | Burnie | 2789m | - | No NR. | 7bu Burnie Cup | 22.8m | $20,000 | Hannah Van Dongen | FT Sr1 | - | $18.00 | - | - | 2:07.2 (58.1, 27.7) | Horatius Speculo | Maebee 5.0m | The Chancer 10.6m |
Sire
Art Major USA
Dam
Ima Mystery Girl
Trained at
Sidmouth
Colours
Purple, Black Star Sash & Sleeves
Owners
Solotrek Racing Pty Ltd
| Driver (12 months) | Stats | Win % | Place % | Rank | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hannah Van dongen | 0-0-0-0 | 0% | 0% | - |
| Trainer (12 months) | Stats | Win % | Place % | Rank | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| W J Yole | 0-0-0-0 | 0% | 0% | - |
Race comment
The Easter Cup, a Group 3 event, sees HORATIUS SPECULO (1) chasing a deserved major feature victory after a superb 12 months. He was good winner in his heat as a short-priced favourite and with his excellent stand-start manners, he looks the one to beat. PARDOE PLUGGA (5) began poorly in his heat when favourite but still nearly won — if he steps cleanly, he poses the main danger off the front and has the class to test the favourite. MAEBEE (8) did plenty of work in the heat when a strong 3rd, and a repeat performance would see him right in the finish. The highly assessed THE SHALLOWS (12) and MAGNETIC TERROR (13) bring class but will need luck from their handicaps in a race that may not feature strong mid-race moves. DE GOEY (9) has the class to win if his manners hold, while STEPPING STONES (11) has been luckless in feature races in her career, but is well suited by the staying trip and could feature if things fall her way.Selections HORATIUS SPECULO (1), PARDOE PLUGGEA (5), MAEBEE (8), THE SHALLOWS (12)
Age
9 years old
Sex
Bay - Gelding
Breeding
Renaissance Man - Bruisedandbattered (Barnett Hanover USA)
Best MR
1:55.8MS
Gear
Bit - Snaffle, Boots - Knee, Boots - Shin/Tendon, Deafeners - Plugs, Headcheck - None, Hopples - Flat, Hopples - Length 56, Shoes - Front, Shoes - Hind, Spreaders - Guiders, Tongue Tie - Visible
Today's Stats
Track
3-0-0-0
Distance
2-0-0-0
Track & Distance
2-0-0-0
Last Season
19-2-5-4
This Season
8-1-0-0
Career
106-17-22-19
Prize Money
$100,340
Win Range
1609 - 2242
Last 10 Starts
9981b58075
Last Run
6 days ago
Win S/Rate
Place S/Rate
| Total | Distance | Dist Range | Track | Trk & Dist | This Season | Last Season | 1st Up | 2nd Up | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stats | 106-17-22-19 | 2-0-0-0 | 3-0-0-0 | 3-0-0-0 | 2-0-0-0 | 8-1-0-0 | 19-2-5-4 | 0-0-0-0 | 0-0-0-0 | |
| Win % | 16% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 13% | 11% | 0% | 0% | |
| Place % | 55% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 13% | 58% | 0% | 0% | |
| Rank | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| Finish | Date | Track | Distance | Race No. | Cond. | Class | Margin | Prize won | Driver | BR | Handicap | SP | Last Run | Settle | Mile rate | Winner | 2nd | 3rd |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/8 | 29 Mar 2026 | Lncstn | 2200m | - | NR 75 to 105. | Lees Orchard Stakes | 16.0m | $12,000 | Tiarna Ford | Fr1 | - | $51.00 | 7 days ago | - | 1:59.1 (56.5, 28.5) | Magic Joe | Rakadan NZ 1.5m | Vanquish Stride NZ 4.6m |
| 7/10 | 22 Mar 2026 | Lncstn | 2698m | - | No NR. | Ladbrokes Easter Cup Heat | 14.9m | $14,000 | Gareth Rattray | FT Fr2 | - | $41.00 | 14 days ago | - | 2:00.6 (59.9, 29.9) | Southern Luck | Stepping Stones HFNK | Vanquish Stride NZ 1.1m |
| 10/12 | 8 Mar 2026 | Carrick | 2650m | - | NR 70 or better. | Page Transport Carrick Cup | 10.7m | $20,000 | Mark Yole | 10 Fr3 | 10kgs | $31.00 | 8 days ago | - | 2:05.1 (57.3, 28.6) | Fleetwood Rock | Photo First SHFHD | Pardoe Plugga HD |
| 8/12 | 28 Feb 2026 | Hobart | 2579m | - | No NR. | Ladbrokes Tasmania Cup FIN | 22.1m | $150,000 | Gareth Rattray | Fr3 | - | $101.00 | 8 days ago | - | 1:57.2 (56.6, 28.7) | Celebrity Royal | Triedtotellya 1.8m | Glenledi Elvis NZ 6.1m |
| 5/7 | 20 Feb 2026 | Hobart | 2579m | - | No NR. | Ladbrokes Tasmania Cup Hea | 19.2m | $20,000 | Mark Yole | Fr4 | - | $81.00 | 12 days ago | - | 1:57.9 (56.6, 28.7) | The Shallows | Glenledi Elvis NZ 12.5m | Maebee HFNK |
| 0/7 | 8 Feb 2026 | Lncstn | 2200m | - | NR 75 to 105. | The Bottle-O Hadspen Pace | - | $12,000 | Gareth Rattray | Scr | - | $8.00 | 14 days ago | - | 1:56.9 (56.2, 28.4) | Horatius Speculo | Keayang Fitzy 1.8m | Iron Clad 4.5m |
| 1/7 | 25 Jan 2026 | Carrick | 2150m | - | NR 64 to 74. | Hammond Seafood Stakes | - | $9,700 | Gareth Rattray | Fr4 | - | $20.00 | 9 days ago | - | 2:00.6 (58.1, 29.2) | Told You Twice | James Cagney NZ SHFHD | Another Nien 5.6m |
| 8/9 | 16 Jan 2026 | Hobart | 2090m | - | NR 65 to 74. | Typeface Pace | 13.1m | $9,700 | Tiarna Ford | Sr1 | - | $21.00 | 5 days ago | - | 1:57.9 (58.7, 29.2) | Magic Joe | James Cagney NZ 2.9m | Ray Dan 1.4m |
| 9/11 | 11 Jan 2026 | Hobart | 2579m | - | No NR. | Ladbrokes Hobart Pacing Cu | 42.8m | $40,000 | Corey Johnson | Fr2 | - | $101.00 | 14 days ago | - | 1:55.8 (55.4, 27.5) | Triedtotellya | Mach Dan 5.6m | Keayang Fitzy 29.8m |
| 9/11 | 28 Dec 2025 | Carrick | 2150m | - | No NR. | Westwood Quarry Stakes | 28.2m | $12,000 | Jacob Duggan | FT Fr3 | - | $81.00 | - | - | 1:59.4 (57.4, 27.8) | Magnetic Terror NZ | Maebee 13.6m | Rockandahardplace 1.3m |
Sire
Renaissance Man
Dam
Bruisedandbattered
Trained at
Sidmouth
Owners
Solotrek Racing Pty Ltd
| Trainer (12 months) | Stats | Win % | Place % | Rank | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| W J Yole | 0-0-0-0 | 0% | 0% | - |
Race comment
The Easter Cup, a Group 3 event, sees HORATIUS SPECULO (1) chasing a deserved major feature victory after a superb 12 months. He was good winner in his heat as a short-priced favourite and with his excellent stand-start manners, he looks the one to beat. PARDOE PLUGGA (5) began poorly in his heat when favourite but still nearly won — if he steps cleanly, he poses the main danger off the front and has the class to test the favourite. MAEBEE (8) did plenty of work in the heat when a strong 3rd, and a repeat performance would see him right in the finish. The highly assessed THE SHALLOWS (12) and MAGNETIC TERROR (13) bring class but will need luck from their handicaps in a race that may not feature strong mid-race moves. DE GOEY (9) has the class to win if his manners hold, while STEPPING STONES (11) has been luckless in feature races in her career, but is well suited by the staying trip and could feature if things fall her way.Selections HORATIUS SPECULO (1), PARDOE PLUGGEA (5), MAEBEE (8), THE SHALLOWS (12)
Age
10 years old
Sex
Bay - Gelding
Breeding
Western Edition USA - Hotline (River Khan)
Best MR
1:57.5
Dist Best MR
2:00.7
Gear
Bit - Pulling, Blinkers - Block, Boots - Knee, Boots - Shin/Tendon, Crupper, Deafeners - Removable, Hopples - Flat, Hopples - Length 57, Shoes - Front, Shoes - Hind, Tail Tie, Tongue Tie - Visible, Martingale , Whip, Martingales, Reins - Conventional ...
Today's Stats
Track
42-9-2-4
Distance
11-1-0-1
Track & Distance
11-1-0-1
Last Season
12-1-0-3
This Season
7-0-0-1
Career
66-13-4-8
Prize Money
$143,061
Win Range
1930 - 2698
Last 10 Starts
x600645935
Last Run
13 days ago
Win S/Rate
Place S/Rate
| Total | Distance | Dist Range | Track | Trk & Dist | This Season | Last Season | 1st Up | 2nd Up | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stats | 66-13-4-8 | 11-1-0-1 | 18-4-0-3 | 42-9-2-4 | 11-1-0-1 | 7-0-0-1 | 12-1-0-3 | 0-0-0-0 | 0-0-0-0 | |
| Win % | 20% | 9% | 22% | 21% | 9% | 0% | 8% | 0% | 0% | |
| Place % | 38% | 18% | 39% | 36% | 18% | 14% | 33% | 0% | 0% | |
| Rank | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| Finish | Date | Track | Distance | Race No. | Cond. | Class | Margin | Prize won | Driver | BR | Handicap | SP | Last Run | Settle | Mile rate | Winner | 2nd | 3rd |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/10 | 22 Mar 2026 | Lncstn | 2698m | - | No NR. | Ladbrokes Easter Cup Heat | 4.9m | $14,000 | Charlie Castles | FT Fr1 | - | $3.20 | 14 days ago | - | 2:00.6 (59.9, 29.9) | Southern Luck | Stepping Stones HFNK | Vanquish Stride NZ 1.1m |
| 3/12 | 8 Mar 2026 | Carrick | 2650m | - | NR 70 or better. | Page Transport Carrick Cup | HD | $20,000 | Charlie Castles | 20 Fr1 | 20kgs | $15.00 | 8 days ago | - | 2:05.1 (57.3, 28.6) | Fleetwood Rock | Photo First SHFHD | Pardoe Plugga HD |
| 9/12 | 28 Feb 2026 | Hobart | 2579m | - | No NR. | Ladbrokes Tasmania Cup FIN | 23.0m | $150,000 | Charlie Castles | Fr1 | - | $61.00 | 15 days ago | - | 1:57.2 (56.6, 28.7) | Celebrity Royal | Triedtotellya 1.8m | Glenledi Elvis NZ 6.1m |
| 5/11 | 13 Feb 2026 | Hobart | 2579m | - | No NR. | Ladbrokes Tasmania Cup Hea | 17.9m | $20,000 | Charlie Castles | Fr4 | - | $101.00 | 13 days ago | - | 1:58.2 (55.7, 26.9) | Triedtotellya | Celebrity Royal 11.7m | Dalton Shard NZ 3.3m |
| 4/12 | 31 Jan 2026 | Lncstn | 2698m | - | No NR. | Horses N More Devonport Cu | 2.1m | $40,000 | Charlie Castles | FT Fr2 | - | $41.00 | 6 days ago | - | 2:01.4 (55.8, 28.3) | Maebee | Dalton Shard NZ HFNK | Star Major 1.4m |
| 6/9 | 25 Jan 2026 | Carrick | 1670m | - | No NR. | Halwes Free For All Pace | 16.2m | $12,000 | Karen Kendall | Fr5 | - | $101.00 | 7 days ago | - | 1:55.3 (56.0, 27.4) | Maebee | Celebrity Royal 1.1m | Keayang Fitzy 8.9m |
| 10/10 | 18 Jan 2026 | Burnie | 2789m | - | No NR. | 7bu Burnie Cup | 28.2m | $20,000 | Charlie Castles | 20 Fr1 | 20kgs | $51.00 | 21 days ago | - | 2:07.2 (58.1, 27.7) | Horatius Speculo | Maebee 5.0m | The Chancer 10.6m |
| 10/11 | 28 Dec 2025 | Carrick | 2150m | - | No NR. | Westwood Quarry Stakes | 35.5m | $12,000 | Kayleb Williams | FT Fr5 | - | $21.00 | 14 days ago | - | 1:59.4 (57.4, 27.8) | Magnetic Terror NZ | Maebee 13.6m | Rockandahardplace 1.3m |
| 6/12 | 14 Dec 2025 | Lncstn | 2698m | - | No NR. | Doug Martin Danbury Park C | 32.5m | $14,000 | Charlie Castles | FT Fr1 | - | $21.00 | 161 days ago | - | 2:00.3 (59.2, 29.7) | Triedtotellya | The Shallows 9.7m | Keayang Fitzy 1.1m |
| 12/12 | 6 Jul 2025 | Lncstn | 1680m | - | No NR. | Bevan Lee'S Butchery Golde | 30.9m | $20,000 | Todd Rattray | Fr7 | - | $31.00 | - | - | 1:53.1 (55.4, 28.2) | Vanquish Stride NZ | Stepping Stones 2.1m | The Shallows SHFHD |
Sire
Western Edition USA
Dam
Hotline
Trained at
Spreyton
Colours
Blue, Yellow Maltese Cross
Owners
L T Rand, D L Rand, Z Scott
| Driver (12 months) | Stats | Win % | Place % | Rank | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gareth Rattray | 0-0-0-0 | 0% | 0% | - |
| Trainer (12 months) | Stats | Win % | Place % | Rank | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| L T Rand | 0-0-0-0 | 0% | 0% | - |
Race comment
The Easter Cup, a Group 3 event, sees HORATIUS SPECULO (1) chasing a deserved major feature victory after a superb 12 months. He was good winner in his heat as a short-priced favourite and with his excellent stand-start manners, he looks the one to beat. PARDOE PLUGGA (5) began poorly in his heat when favourite but still nearly won — if he steps cleanly, he poses the main danger off the front and has the class to test the favourite. MAEBEE (8) did plenty of work in the heat when a strong 3rd, and a repeat performance would see him right in the finish. The highly assessed THE SHALLOWS (12) and MAGNETIC TERROR (13) bring class but will need luck from their handicaps in a race that may not feature strong mid-race moves. DE GOEY (9) has the class to win if his manners hold, while STEPPING STONES (11) has been luckless in feature races in her career, but is well suited by the staying trip and could feature if things fall her way.Selections HORATIUS SPECULO (1), PARDOE PLUGGEA (5), MAEBEE (8), THE SHALLOWS (12)