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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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$9.00 | $9.00 | $9.50 | $9.00 | $9.50 | $10.00 | ||||||||||||
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)
21-3-8-5
TRACK
6-1-1-1
DISTANCE
6-1-1-1
TRK / DIST
13-0-4-2
LAST SEASON
7-2-1-3
THIS SEASON
13%
WIN
S/RATE
58%
PLACE
S/RATE
76-10-21-13
CAREER
$186,581
PRIZE MONEY
N/A
WIN RANGE
13
DAYS LAST RACE
| Career Statistics | ||||
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| Stats | Win % | Place % | Rank | |
| Total | 76-10-21-13 | 13% | 58% | 7 |
| Distance | 6-1-1-1 | 17% | 50% | 5 |
| Dist Range | 9-1-2-2 | 11% | 56% | 5 |
| Track | 21-3-8-5 | 14% | 76% | 5 |
| Track / Dist | 6-1-1-1 | 17% | 50% | 5 |
| This Season | 7-2-1-3 | 29% | 86% | 3 |
| Last Season | 13-0-4-2 | 0% | 46% | 12 |
| 1st up | 0-0-0-0 | 0% | 0% | N/A |
| 2nd up | 0-0-0-0 | 0% | 0% | N/A |
| Career Best MR | 1:55.3 | 5 | ||
| Distance Best MR | 2:01.4 | 7 | ||
| Standing Starts | 16-1-5-3 | 6% | 56% | 5 |
| Stable Stats | ||||
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| Stats | Win % | Place % | Rank | |
| Driver 12mth | --- | 0% | 0% | N/A |
| Conor Crook | ||||
| Trainer 12mth | --- | 0% | 0% | N/A |
| C T Crook | ||||
| Trained at: | Karoola | |||
| Owners: | C T (Conor) Crook | |||
| Breeder(s): | Rattray Family Trust, W E McLaughlin, Estate of Wendy Mclaughlin | |||
| Colours: | Purple, Black Chevrons, Cuffs, Collar & Waistband | |||
| Age/Sex: | 7 year old bay gelding | |||
| Breeding: | Bettors Delight USA - Delightful Christian NZ (Christian Cullen NZ) | |||
| National Rating: | NR108 | |||
| Gear Changes | ||||
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RECENT FORM
| RESULT | DAY | RACE DETAILS | RESULT |
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| 3 of 9 | 22 |
LNCSTN
(Good)
22/03/2026, 2698m, No NR. 2:02.2 (56.7, 28.3)
Finished 3/9
btn 3.1m, $14000, Conor Crook (10 Fr3), $7.00
3 wide middle., Worked forward, Led one wide line, one out four back at bell, Shifted out under pressure., Driver reprimanded
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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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| 7 of 12 | 8 |
HOBART
(Good)
28/02/2026, 2579m, No NR. 1:57.2 (56.6, 28.7)
Finished 7/12
btn 21.1m, $150000, Conor Crook (Fr2), $31.00
6 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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| 3 of 7 | 20 |
HOBART
(Good)
20/02/2026, 2579m, No NR. 1:57.9 (56.6, 28.7)
Finished 3/7
btn 13.1m, $20000, Jordan Chibnall (Fr1), $3.30
Gate speed, Obtained trail early, outside leader 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 12 | 6 |
LNCSTN
(Good)
31/01/2026, 2698m, No NR. 2:01.4 (55.8, 28.3)
Finished 1/12
$40000, Conor Crook (FT Fr5), $4.80
Worked forward, Led, Obtained trail, outside leader at bell, Swabbed
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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 9 | 7 |
CARRICK
(Good)
25/01/2026, 1670m, No NR. 1:55.3 (56.0, 27.4)
Finished 1/9
$12000, Conor Crook (Fr2), $12.00
outside leader at bell, Swabbed
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1st
MAEBEE (Fr2)
2nd
CELEBRITY ROYAL (Fr1) 1.1m
3rd
KEAYANG FITZY (Sr2) 8.9m
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| 2 of 10 | 9 |
BURNIE
(Good)
18/01/2026, 2789m, No NR. 2:07.2 (58.1, 27.7)
Finished 2/10
btn 5.0m, $20000, Gareth Rattray (FT Fr2), $2.80
outside leader at bell
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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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| 3 of 10 | 12 |
SCOTTSD
(Good)
09/01/2026, 2692m, No NR. 2:02.9 (58.3, 28.9)
Finished 3/10
btn 14.4m, $20000, Gareth Rattray (FT Fr2), $2.80
Galloped out, Last chance in draw, one out four back at bell
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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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| 2 of 11 | 14 |
CARRICK
(Good)
28/12/2025, 2150m, No NR. 1:59.4 (57.4, 27.8)
Finished 2/11
btn 13.6m, $12000, Gareth Rattray (FT Fr4), $4.20
worked forward from start, Led, outside leader at bell
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1st
MAGNETIC TERROR NZ (20 Fr2)
2nd
MAEBEE (FT Fr4) 13.6m
3rd
ROCKANDAHARDPLACE (FT Fr2) 1.3m
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| 5 of 12 | 7 |
LNCSTN
(Good)
14/12/2025, 2698m, No NR. 2:00.3 (59.2, 29.7)
Finished 5/12
btn 31.1m, $14000, Gareth Rattray (FT Fr3), $6.50
6 marker pegs at bell
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1st
TRIEDTOTELLYA (30 Fr2)
2nd
THE SHALLOWS (10 Fr1) 9.7m
3rd
KEAYANG FITZY (10 Fr3) 1.1m
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| 2 of 11 | N/A |
HOBART
(Good)
07/12/2025, 1609m, No NR. 1:55.4 (58.6, 29.5)
Finished 2/11
btn 1.6m, $14000, Kayleb Williams (Fr5), $5.00
behind leader at bell, Trainer fined
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1st
GORDONS BAY (Sr2)
2nd
MAEBEE (Fr5) 1.6m
3rd
KEAYANG FITZY (Fr4) HFHD
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