Shepparton Race 5 - Happy Birthday Janelle
PAW ILLABO (2) held her own to the line last start and filled a minor placing, beaten only 0.8 lengths (22.37) behind Molly Mckayla at Warrnambool. Is yet to miss the placings from this draw, including three wins, from five starts. One of the contenders. ZAPATRON (3) is a capable type and proved too classy last time to win by 4 lengths at Bendigo in a handy 24.23 beating Angry Man. One of main contenders. ZAMBADA ICON (4) has been out of the placings the last couple but was a Grade 5 winner (24.09) three back at Bendigo. Key player on best and worth another try. ASCEND HIBISCUS (7) is a last start winner who rates one of the chances again.
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Comments
Finished second last start (22.30) at big odds over 390m at Ballarat. Drops down the inside box this time. Deserves respect.
Last Starts 6 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/7 | 02/02/2026 | 12 | GR 5 | $1,530.00 | Ballarat | 390m | 0:22.30 | 0:22.20 | 0:22.09 | N/A | 8 |
| 1.5L | $8.00 |
| 5/7 | 21/01/2026 | 7 | GR 5 | $1,530.00 | Sale | 435m | 0:24.99 | 0:24.75 | 0:24.36 | N/A | 1 |
| 3.4L | $14.00 |
| 5/6 | 14/01/2026 | 37 | GR 5 | $1,530.00 | Sale | 435m | 0:25.23 | 0:24.71 | 0:24.37 | N/A | 4 |
| 7.8L | $4.80 |
| 5/6 | 08/12/2025 | 7 | GR 5 H | $3,340.00 | Sandown | 515m | 0:30.40 | 0:29.73 | 0:29.44 | N/A | 4 |
| 10.0L | $15.00 |
| 6/8 | 01/12/2025 | 13 | GR 5 | $2,930.00 | Shepparton | 450m | 0:25.84 | 0:25.50 | 0:25.25 | N/A | 4 |
| 4.9L | $40.30 |
| 1/8 | 18/11/2025 | 12 | MX 6/7 | $1,530.00 | Geelong | 460m | 0:26.23 | 0:26.23 | 0:25.91 | N/A | 2 |
| 2.8L | $3.20 |
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Comments
Ran a better race when third behind Molly Mckayla at Warrnambool last start over 390m (22.37). Likely to play a major role.
Last Starts 3 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/8 | 05/02/2026 | 5 | GR 5 | $2,930.00 | Warrnambool | 390m | 0:22.37 | 0:22.32 | 0:21.93 | N/A | 6 |
| 0.8L | $4.80 |
| 7/8 | 31/01/2026 | 54 | GR 5 | $2,930.00 | Geelong | 400m | 0:22.97 | 0:22.47 | 0:22.27 | N/A | 4 |
| 7.5L | $17.00 |
| 4/6 | 08/12/2025 | 17 | GR 5 H | $3,340.00 | Sandown | 515m | 0:30.28 | 0:29.72 | 0:29.44 | N/A | 5 |
| 8.3L | $10.00 |
| 2/8 | 21/11/2025 | 17 | GR 4 | $3,360.00 | Warragul | 400m | 0:22.53 | 0:22.43 | 0:22.43 | N/A | 1 |
| 1.4L | $3.70 |
| 1/7 | 04/11/2025 | 8 | GR 4/5 | $3,880.00 | Horsham | 485m | 0:27.46 | 0:27.46 | 0:27.46 | N/A | 4 |
| 1.5L | $3.00 |
| 6/7 | 27/10/2025 | 12 | GR 5 | $3,340.00 | Sandown | 515m | 0:30.53 | 0:30.17 | 0:29.62 | N/A | 1 |
| 5.2L | $6.60 |
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Comments
Flew the lids with a strong early split and led throughout to score an impressive win by 4 lengths over 425m at Bendigo (24.23). Has hit winning form and can go on with it.
Last Starts 11 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/7 | 28/01/2026 | 8 | GR 5 | $1,530.00 | Bendigo | 425m | 0:24.23 | 0:24.23 | 0:24.07 | N/A | 6 |
| 3.8L | $6.00 |
| 8/8 | 20/01/2026 | 6 | GR 5 NP | $2,930.00 | Bendigo | 425m | 0:24.84 | 0:24.02 | 0:23.79 | N/A | 4 |
| 11.8L | $23.00 |
| 1/7 | 14/01/2026 | 7 | GR 5 | $1,530.00 | Bendigo | 425m | 0:24.27 | 0:24.27 | 0:24.02 | N/A | 6 |
| 2.0L | $5.50 |
| 2/7 | 07/01/2026 | 7 | GR 5 | $1,530.00 | Bendigo | 425m | 0:24.56 | 0:24.47 | 0:24.07 | N/A | 3 |
| 1.5L | $7.50 |
| 6/7 | 31/12/2025 | 7 | Bottom Up - Grade 5 | $1,530.00 | Bendigo | 425m | 0:25.12 | 0:24.42 | 0:24.33 | N/A | 3 |
| 10.0L | $5.60 |
| 3/7 | 24/12/2025 | 11 | GR 5 | $1,530.00 | Bendigo | 425m | 0:24.45 | 0:24.40 | 0:24.01 | N/A | 3 |
| 0.6L | $33.70 |
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Comments
Latest effort finished 4th over 425m at Bendigo beaten 8 lengths (24.17) behind Hard Style Leon in a Grade 4 on February 6. Rates highly and looks tough to beat.
Last Starts 2 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/7 | 06/02/2026 | 4 | GR 4 | $3,360.00 | Bendigo | 425m | 0:24.17 | 0:23.60 | 0:23.47 | N/A | 5 |
| 8.8L | $41.00 |
| 5/6 | 02/02/2026 | 10 | GR 5 | $2,930.00 | Shepparton | 450m | 0:25.83 | 0:25.39 | 0:25.12 | N/A | 2 |
| 6.8L | $27.00 |
| 1/8 | 23/01/2026 | 8 | GR 5 | $2,930.00 | Bendigo | 425m | 0:24.09 | 0:24.09 | 0:23.70 | N/A | 5 |
| 0.3L | $3.80 |
| 2/7 | 15/01/2026 | 10 | GR 5 | $1,530.00 | Shepparton | 450m | 0:25.74 | 0:25.72 | 0:25.63 | N/A | 2 |
| 0.3L | $4.20 |
| 6/8 | 05/01/2026 | 10 | GR 5 | $2,930.00 | Shepparton | 450m | 0:26.03 | 0:25.32 | 0:25.15 | N/A | 8 |
| 10.8L | $13.00 |
| 4/8 | 26/12/2025 | 7 | GR 5 | $2,930.00 | Bendigo | 425m | 0:24.40 | 0:24.01 | 0:23.91 | N/A | 6 |
| 5.8L | $7.50 |
| 5/7 | 19/12/2025 | 7 | GR 5 | $2,930.00 | Bendigo | 425m | 0:24.14 | 0:23.81 | 0:23.69 | N/A | 7 |
| 5.0L | $16.00 |
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Comments
Got back last start and could only manage seventh but before that won by a long neck at Bendigo (24.33) beating Rock Eternal in a Grade 5 H on January 30. Others read better.
Last Starts 2 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/8 | 06/02/2026 | 7 | GR 5 FIN | $3,360.00 | Bendigo | 425m | 0:24.55 | 0:24.08 | 0:23.47 | N/A | 5 |
| 7.0L | $31.00 |
| 1/7 | 30/01/2026 | 10 | GR 5 H | $2,930.00 | Bendigo | 425m | 0:24.33 | 0:24.33 | 0:23.83 | N/A | 4 |
| 0.4L | $31.00 |
| 2/6 | 20/01/2026 | 5 | GR 5 NP | $2,930.00 | Bendigo | 425m | 0:24.15 | 0:24.13 | 0:23.79 | N/A | 8 |
| 0.3L | $4.00 |
| 5/7 | 15/01/2026 | 10 | GR 5 | $1,530.00 | Shepparton | 450m | 0:26.17 | 0:25.72 | 0:25.63 | N/A | 1 |
| 6.8L | $7.00 |
| 4/6 | 05/01/2026 | 15 | SPEC H | $1,530.00 | Warrnambool | 450m | 0:25.99 | 0:25.67 | 0:25.27 | N/A | 8 |
| 4.8L | $3.50 |
| 6/8 | 21/12/2025 | 4 | GR 5 | $2,930.00 | Sale | 435m | 0:25.33 | 0:24.88 | 0:24.41 | N/A | 4 |
| 6.8L | $3.60 |
| 1/5 | 17/12/2025 | 5 | GR 5 | $1,530.00 | Bendigo | 425m | 0:23.98 | 0:23.98 | 0:23.95 | N/A | 7 |
| 5.0L | $5.00 |
Stats
Comments
Finished second last time (22.48) over 390m at Ballarat. Deserves respect.
Last Starts 6 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/8 | 02/02/2026 | 12 | GR 5 | $1,530.00 | Ballarat | 390m | 0:22.48 | 0:22.46 | 0:22.09 | N/A | 2 |
| 0.5L | $4.60 |
| 5/8 | 21/01/2026 | 5 | GR 5 | $1,530.00 | Bendigo | 425m | 0:24.60 | 0:24.19 | 0:23.95 | N/A | 2 |
| 5.9L | $5.00 |
| 5/8 | 16/01/2026 | 3 | GR 5 | $2,930.00 | Bendigo | 425m | 0:24.46 | 0:23.97 | 0:23.81 | N/A | 2 |
| 7.3L | $15.00 |
| 4/8 | 13/01/2026 | 12 | GR 5 | $1,530.00 | Ballarat | 450m | 0:25.79 | 0:25.51 | 0:25.51 | N/A | 5 |
| 4.3L | $7.00 |
| 4/8 | 01/01/2026 | 3 | GR 5 | $2,930.00 | Shepparton | 390m | 0:22.75 | 0:22.63 | 0:22.25 | N/A | 4 |
| 1.8L | $4.00 |
| 6/8 | 29/12/2025 | 7 | GR 5 | $2,930.00 | Shepparton | 450m | 0:26.41 | 0:25.52 | 0:25.04 | N/A | 1 |
| 13.5L | $6.00 |
Stats
Comments
Strong performance to post a big 4 lengths win at this track over 390m (22.17) beating Midnight In Sale in Grade 5 on February 5. Can go well again with the right run.
Last Starts 3 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/8 | 05/02/2026 | 3 | GR 5 | $2,930.00 | Shepparton | 390m | 0:22.17 | 0:22.17 | 0:22.17 | N/A | 8 |
| 4.0L | $2.90 |
| 5/8 | 02/02/2026 | 4 | GR 5 | $2,930.00 | Shepparton | 390m | 0:22.53 | 0:21.90 | 0:21.75 | N/A | 2 |
| 9.8L | $5.50 |
| 4/8 | 29/01/2026 | 3 | Bottom Up - Grade 5 | $1,530.00 | Shepparton | 390m | 0:22.87 | 0:22.48 | 0:22.16 | N/A | 3 |
| 6.0L | $3.00 |
| 2/7 | 26/01/2026 | 68 | GR 5 | $1,530.00 | Ballarat | 390m | 0:22.41 | 0:22.41 | 0:21.93 | N/A | 3 |
| 0.1L | $2.70 |
| 3/6 | 19/11/2025 | 6 | GR 5 H | $3,340.00 | The Meadows | 525m | 0:30.88 | 0:30.58 | 0:29.98 | N/A | 7 |
| 4.2L | $5.90 |
| 6/7 | 13/11/2025 | 3 | GR 5 | $2,930.00 | Bendigo | 425m | 0:24.45 | 0:24.00 | 0:23.53 | N/A | 3 |
| 7.0L | $21.00 |
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Comments
Good effort to win last start by 1.3 lengths over 450m at this track in a handy (26.22), beating Stormy Secret. Will find this a bit tougher, this looks too tough.
Last Starts 10 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/7 | 29/01/2026 | 10 | Bottom Up - Grade 5 | $1,530.00 | Shepparton | 450m | 0:26.22 | 0:26.22 | 0:25.68 | N/A | 1 |
| 1.3L | $3.00 |
| 5/7 | 19/01/2026 | 34 | Bottom Up - Grade 5 | $1,530.00 | Warrnambool | 450m | 0:26.11 | 0:25.94 | 0:25.56 | N/A | 8 |
| 2.8L | $13.00 |
| 4/8 | 16/12/2025 | 7 | GR 4/5 | $2,800.00 | Townsville | 380m | 0:22.30 | 0:21.80 | 0:21.59 | N/A | 1 |
| 7.3L | $19.00 |
| 5/7 | 09/12/2025 | 7 | GR 4/5 | $4,200.00 | Townsville | 498m | 0:29.68 | 0:28.84 | 0:28.69 | N/A | 7 |
| 12.1L | $26.00 |
| 7/7 | 02/12/2025 | 14 | GR 4/5 | $4,200.00 | Townsville | 498m | 0:29.41 | 0:29.03 | 0:28.51 | N/A | 1 |
| 5.3L | $4.40 |
| 5/7 | 18/11/2025 | 7 | OPEN | $4,600.00 | Townsville | 498m | 0:29.06 | 0:28.49 | 0:28.49 | N/A | 3 |
| 8.3L | $31.00 |