Terang (VIC)
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R8
13h43m
Leo & Maureen O'connor Memorial Pace (final)
2180m | Mobile Start | Pacers | 5:42pm
TRACK INFORMATION
Max 7 across front
Sprint lane
RACE CONDITIONS
NR up to 50. PBD/NR
RESTRICTIONS
No age restrictions
No sex restrictions
PRIZE MONEY
$8,000
 
 
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R8
9 - GRINNING REACTOR
  • 9 Grinning Reactor (SR2)
  • D: Brent Howard
  • T: G M Howard
  • 5-4-5-6-2-5-2-3-4-3
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RACE COMMENT
OVERVIEW: LE CARDINAL (12) was resuming since November when he recorded a big victory at Terang, where he came from a mile off the lead and produced a terrific finale. He should be fitter from that performance and is clearly the horse to beat again. BETTORPATCHMEUP (3) is a versatile pacer and battled on well after setting the speed when third in his heat performance. He overcame a tough trip to win at Hamilton three starts ago and should run his usual honest race. KEAYANG HUNGRY (8) produced his best performance for some time when he circled around the field to find the lead at the 1200m and completely dominated his rivals at Mount Gambier on Tuesday night. He is awkwardly drawn behind the moderate beginner SMOKIN STREPO (1) but he cannot be left out of calculations. FOREGONE CONCLUSION (4) and ARE WEASLEY (5) are usually competitive against this class and PRESIDENTIALCHANGE (13) had excuses after a poor getaway in the Mount Gambier heat on Tuesday night.   BACK: LE CARDINAL (12) – 3 units (win)   The odds quoted on the fields page are a GoodForm generated price estimate based on a range of key form factors and are not necessarily the odds that may be offered by a licensed bookmaker. For all your harness form in one place go to goodform.thetrots.com.au  ** A betting unit is typically a percentage of the total bankroll or the amount of money you are willing to risk on a particular bet – for example 1 unit is 10% of your bankroll, therefore a $100 bankroll 1 unit equals $10 Chances are you’re about to lose. For free and confidential support call 1800 858 858 or visit
TODAY'S STATISTICS
2-0-0-0
TRACK
7-0-0-1
DISTANCE
2-0-0-0
TRK / DIST
19-2-3-4
LAST SEASON
10-0-2-2
THIS SEASON
CAREER STATISTICS
5%
WIN S/RATE
36%
PLACE S/RATE
58-3-7-11
CAREER
$25,186
PRIZE MONEY
N/A
WIN RANGE
6
DAYS LAST RACE
Career Statistics
Stats Win % Place % Rank
Total 58-3-7-11 5% 36% 10
Distance 7-0-0-1 0% 14% 7
Dist Range 22-2-1-5 9% 36% 7
Track 2-0-0-0 0% 0% N/A
Track / Dist 2-0-0-0 0% 0% N/A
This Season 10-0-2-2 0% 40% 9
Last Season 19-2-3-4 11% 47% 3
1st up 0-0-0-0 0% 0% N/A
2nd up 0-0-0-0 0% 0% N/A
Career Best MR 2:02.3MS 12
Distance Best MR 2:03.7MS 10
Stable Stats
Stats Win % Place % Rank
Driver 12mth --- 0% 0% N/A
Brent Howard
Trainer 12mth --- 0% 0% N/A
G M Howard
Trained at: Mount Schank
Owners: M M (Marilyn) Howard
Breeder(s): G M Howard, M M Howard
Colours: Black, Green Braces & Sleeves
Age/Sex: 7 year old bay horse
Breeding: Auckland Reactor NZ - Grinfromheaven (Grinfromeartoear USA)
National Rating: NR48
Gear Changes
Removed: ; Added:
RECENT FORM
RESULT DAY RACE DETAILS RESULT
3 of 9 7
MT.GAMB (Good) 12/05/2026, 2190m, NR up to 50. 2:00.6 (58.7, 30.7)
Finished 3/9 btn 23.8m, $5000, Brent Howard (Fr5), $3.00
3 wide early, worked forward, outside leader at bell
1st KEAYANG HUNGRY (Sr2)
2nd SMOKIN STREPO (Fr6) 23.5m
3rd GRINNING REACTOR (Fr5) HD
4 of 10 14
TERANG (Good) 05/05/2026, 2180m, NR up to 49. 2:00.6 (57.4, 29.1)
Finished 4/10 btn 13.5m, $7000, Brent Howard (Sr2), $14.00
1 out 2 back at bell, held up early, used sprint lane, vets examination after race, no abnormalities rep.
1st CALEDONIAN TERRA (Fr3)
2nd HUXHAM CHUBB (Sr3) 6.8m
3rd THEROUX (Fr2) 6.5m
3 of 7 14
MT.GAMB (Good) 21/04/2026, 2190m, NR up to 49. 2:03.2 (59.3, 29.7)
Finished 3/7 btn 4.2m, $5000, Brent Howard (Sr2), $5.50
inconvenienced after start, 1 out 2 back at bell
1st SHE WILL WANTANO (Fr3)
2nd FAMOUS LABEL (Sr1) 2.0m
3rd GRINNING REACTOR (Sr2) 2.1m
2 of 9 15
MT.GAMB (Good) 07/04/2026, 2190m, NR up to 44. 2:02.4 (60.7, 29.9)
Finished 2/9 btn NK, $5000, Brent Howard (Fr3), $4.20
outside leader at bell
1st FAMOUS LABEL (Fr4)
2nd GRINNING REACTOR (Fr3) 1.0m
3rd BAYSIDE VICTORY (Fr2) 8.0m
5 of 11 9
ARARAT (Good) 23/03/2026, 1790m, NR 45 to 50. 1:57.2 (58.8, 29.5)
Finished 5/11 btn 11.2m, $6000, Brent Howard (Sr2), $61.00
1 out 4 back at bell
1st WAZOWSKI (Fr3)
2nd VILLAGE VOICE (Fr4) HFHD
3rd ROBLEN RANGER (Fr7) 9.4m
2 of 9 8
MT.GAMB (Good) 14/03/2026, 1780m, NR 41 to 45. 1:59.7 (59.1, 29.4)
Finished 2/9 btn 15.6m, $5000, Brent Howard (Fr5), $34.00
gate speed, 3 wide early, 1 out 1 back at bell, driver fined, unacceptable whip
1st ROBLEN RANGER (Fr3)
2nd GRINNING REACTOR (Fr5) 15.6m
3rd PRESIDENTIALCHANGE (Fr2) 1.4m
6 of 9 17
MT.GAMB (Good) 06/03/2026, 2190m, NR up to 64. 1:59.1 (59.1, 30.8)
Finished 6/9 btn 16.8m, $5000, Brent Howard (Fr3), $101.00
gate speed, 3 back on pegs at bell, held up early
1st SPOOK CROCKER (Fr5)
2nd CEE CEE LOU (Sr4) 9.2m
3rd OCEAN AVENUE (Sr2) 5.3m
5 of 9 14
MT.GAMB (Good) 17/02/2026, 1780m, NR 40 to 44. 1:58.4 (60.3, 30.5)
Finished 5/9 btn 9.6m, $5000, Brent Howard (Fr6), $101.00
restrained after start, restrained to rear, 1 out 3 back at bell
1st SPOOK CROCKER (Sr1)
2nd GO JACK CROCKER (Sr2) HD
3rd FAMOUS LABEL (Fr4) 4.0m
4 of 9 14
MT.GAMB (Good) 03/02/2026, 2190m, NR up to 42. 1:59.5 (58.9, 30.4)
Finished 4/9 btn 15.5m, $5000, Brent Howard (Sr3), $23.00
5 back on the pegs at bell, back in mobile draw
1st ROBLEN RANGER (Fr2)
2nd CASE FORTY EIGHT (Fr6) NK
3rd FAMOUS LABEL (Fr5) 8.3m
5 of 8 N/A
MT.GAMB (Good) 20/01/2026, 2190m, NR up to 49. 2:02.5 (59.9, 30.6)
Finished 5/8 btn 10.0m, $5000, Brent Howard (Fr6), $26.00
out of position at start, out of draw mobile starts, restrained after start, restrained to rear, 3 back on pegs at bell, held up early
1st CASE FORTY EIGHT (Sr1)
2nd FAMOUS LABEL (Fr4) 6.0m
3rd BAYSIDE VICTORY (Fr1) NK
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LAST WIN
1 of 6 N/A
MT.GAMB (Good) 30/12/2025, 1780m, 2 LIFETIME WINS 2:02.3 (59.0, 30.4)
Finished 1/6 $4500, Brent Howard (Fr5), $3.80
outside leader at bell, swabbed
1st GRINNING REACTOR (Fr5)
2nd METRO BLISS (Fr2) 2.4m
3rd EASTBRO MIKA (Fr1) 3.8m