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R7
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Ladbrokes Easter Cup
2698m | Standing Start | Pacers |
9:01pm
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Calculated by an average of Bookmaker prices
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R7
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$2.25 | $2.25 | $2.25 | $2.30 | $2.38 | $2.30 | ||||||||||||
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)
7-4-0-1
TRACK
2-1-0-0
DISTANCE
2-1-0-0
TRK / DIST
12-6-1-4
LAST SEASON
8-4-0-1
THIS SEASON
1/13
OUR RANKING
52%
WIN
S/RATE
81%
PLACE
S/RATE
21-11-1-5
CAREER
$99,695
PRIZE MONEY
N/A
WIN RANGE
13
DAYS LAST RACE
| Career Statistics | ||||
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| Stats | Win % | Place % | Rank | |
| Total | 21-11-1-5 | 52% | 81% | 1 |
| Distance | 2-1-0-0 | 50% | 50% | 2 |
| Dist Range | 4-3-0-0 | 75% | 75% | 2 |
| Track | 7-4-0-1 | 57% | 71% | 1 |
| Track / Dist | 2-1-0-0 | 50% | 50% | 2 |
| This Season | 8-4-0-1 | 50% | 63% | 2 |
| Last Season | 12-6-1-4 | 50% | 92% | 1 |
| 1st up | 0-0-0-0 | 0% | 0% | N/A |
| 2nd up | 0-0-0-0 | 0% | 0% | N/A |
| Career Best MR | 1:55.4 | 6 | ||
| Distance Best MR | 2:02.2 | 9 | ||
| Standing Starts | 4-3-0-0 | 75% | 75% | 1 |
| Stable Stats | ||||
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| Stats | Win % | Place % | Rank | |
| Driver 12mth | --- | 0% | 0% | N/A |
| Dylan Ford | ||||
| Trainer 12mth | --- | 0% | 0% | N/A |
| T R Langley | ||||
| Trained at: | Brighton | |||
| Owners: | Estate of Garry Rogers | |||
| Breeder(s): | Ulverstone | |||
| Colours: | Red, Black Yoke, 3 Red Diamonds, Silver Grey Sleeves, White Diamonds | |||
| Age/Sex: | 4 year old bay/brown horse | |||
| Breeding: | Art Major USA - Fairest One Youare (Life Sign USA) | |||
| National Rating: | NR100 | |||
| Gear Changes | ||||
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RECENT FORM
| RESULT | DAY | RACE DETAILS | RESULT |
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| 1 of 9 | 14 |
LNCSTN
(Good)
22/03/2026, 2698m, No NR. 2:02.2 (56.7, 28.3)
Finished 1/9
$14000, Dylan Ford (FT Fr2), $1.60
Led one wide line, Obtained trail middle, 6 marker pegs at bell
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1st
HORATIUS SPECULO (FT Fr2)
2nd
THE SHALLOWS (10 Fr1) 2.2m
3rd
MAEBEE (10 Fr3) NK
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| 3 of 8 | 8 |
CARRICK
(Good)
08/03/2026, 2150m, No NR. 1:58.0 (58.1, 29.0)
Finished 3/8
btn 2.3m, $12000, Dylan Ford (Fr6), $2.40
3 wide early, Restrained to rear
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1st
RAKADAN NZ (Fr2)
2nd
STEPPING STONES (Sr2) HD
3rd
HORATIUS SPECULO (Fr6) 2.0m
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| 5 of 12 | 8 |
HOBART
(Good)
28/02/2026, 2579m, No NR. 1:57.2 (56.6, 28.7)
Finished 5/12
btn 12.3m, $150000, Dylan Ford (Sr1), $41.00
3 marker pegs at bell
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1st
CELEBRITY ROYAL (Fr7)
2nd
TRIEDTOTELLYA (Sr5) 1.8m
3rd
GLENLEDI ELVIS NZ (Fr6) 6.1m
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| 4 of 7 | 12 |
HOBART
(Good)
20/02/2026, 2579m, No NR. 1:57.9 (56.6, 28.7)
Finished 4/7
btn 16.8m, $20000, Dylan Ford (Fr5), $2.50
one out five back at bell
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1st
THE SHALLOWS (Fr3)
2nd
GLENLEDI ELVIS NZ (Fr6) 12.5m
3rd
MAEBEE (Fr1) HFNK
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| 1 of 7 | 8 |
LNCSTN
(Good)
08/02/2026, 2200m, NR 75 to 105. 1:56.9 (56.2, 28.4)
Finished 1/7
$12000, Dylan Ford (Fr4), $2.05
one out five back at bell, Swabbed
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1st
HORATIUS SPECULO (Fr4)
2nd
KEAYANG FITZY (Sr1) 1.8m
3rd
IRON CLAD (Fr3) 4.5m
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| 6 of 12 | 13 |
LNCSTN
(Good)
31/01/2026, 2698m, No NR. 2:01.4 (55.8, 28.3)
Finished 6/12
btn 9.9m, $40000, Dylan Ford (FT Fr3), $3.00
Worked forward, Led, Leader at the bell
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1st
MAEBEE (FT Fr5)
2nd
DALTON SHARD NZ (30 Fr1) HFNK
3rd
STAR MAJOR (20 Fr1) 1.4m
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| 1 of 10 | 9 |
BURNIE
(Good)
18/01/2026, 2789m, No NR. 2:07.2 (58.1, 27.7)
Finished 1/10
$20000, Dylan Ford (FT Fr5), $2.10
Pre Race Urine, Stepped and led, Leader at the bell, Swabbed
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1st
HORATIUS SPECULO (FT Fr5)
2nd
MAEBEE (FT Fr2) 5.0m
3rd
THE CHANCER (10 Fr2) 10.6m
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| 1 of 10 | 19 |
SCOTTSD
(Good)
09/01/2026, 2692m, No NR. 2:02.9 (58.3, 28.9)
Finished 1/10
$20000, Dylan Ford (FT Fr5), $2.70
Stepped and led, Leader at the bell, Swabbed, Driver fined
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1st
HORATIUS SPECULO (FT Fr5)
2nd
ZARA TINDALL NZ (FT Fr3) 13.1m
3rd
MAEBEE (FT Fr2) 1.3m
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| 1 of 10 | 37 |
HOBART
(Good)
21/12/2025, 2090m, NR up to 75. 1:56.4 (56.7, 28.4)
Finished 1/10
$9700, Angus Garrard (Fr5), $3.00
Worked forward early., Led, Leader at the bell, Swabbed
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1st
HORATIUS SPECULO (Fr5)
2nd
FUN TO LOVE NZ (Fr4) 6.9m
3rd
ROCKANDAHARDPLACE (Sr2) 14.5m
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| 1 of 8 | N/A |
HOBART
(Good)
14/11/2025, 1609m, NR up to 75. 1:56.0 (60.2, 31.1)
Finished 1/8
$9700, Tiarna Ford (Fr3), $2.05
Gate speed, Led, Shifted out under pressure., Leader at the bell, Swabbed
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1st
HORATIUS SPECULO (Fr3)
2nd
SERIOUSLY SAM (Fr1) 15.9m
3rd
THEE OLD BOMB NZ (Fr6) 5.4m
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