Shepparton Race 11 - Elite Collars And Leads
MAJOR SHIRAZ (2) finished well back at this track last time when a 6 length sixth (22.76) but scored five back at this track (22.72). Solid record here at the distance winning two races. Better than the latest effort and deserves another chance. MIDNIGHT IN SALE (6) continues to race well but is struggling to break through, placing at his last four runs. Last start finished 3rd on February 27 over 400m at Warragul behind Sterling Inn beaten 7 lengths (23.26) in a Grade 5. Overdue and is among the main hopes. ASTON FONTAINE (4) hit the ground running from the squeeze draw with a fast early split last time, but run over late and missed the frame when a 3 length fourth (17.04) over 300m at Healesville. Has ability and a bold showing is expected. DOONGALLA ADAM (8) has a solid strike rate at this distance.
Stats
Comments
Improved sharply when second behind Pelican's Sunday at this track last start over 390m (22.54). Gets back so might need a bit of luck.
Last Starts 4 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/6 | 28/02/2026 | 9 | GR 5 | $1,530.00 | Shepparton | 390m | 0:22.54 | 0:22.23 | 0:21.96 | N/A | 4 |
| 4.5L | $8.00 |
| 5/6 | 19/02/2026 | 6 | GR 5 | $1,530.00 | Shepparton | 390m | 0:22.76 | 0:22.35 | 0:22.22 | N/A | 4 |
| 6.3L | $23.00 |
| 7/8 | 13/02/2026 | 42 | GR 5 | $2,930.00 | Shepparton | 390m | 0:22.67 | 0:21.98 | 0:21.88 | N/A | 7 |
| 10.5L | $61.00 |
| 5/8 | 02/01/2026 | 9 | GR 5 | $2,930.00 | Bendigo | 425m | 0:24.51 | 0:23.78 | 0:23.78 | N/A | 1 |
| 11.0L | $23.00 |
| 2/6 | 24/12/2025 | 64 | GR 5 | $1,530.00 | Bendigo | 425m | 0:24.20 | 0:24.01 | 0:24.01 | N/A | 4 |
| 2.7L | $23.70 |
| 99/1 | 19/11/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bendigo | 425m | N/A | - | N/A | N/A | 8 |
| 99L | $0.00 |
| 7/7 | 21/10/2025 | 21 | GR 5 | $3,340.00 | Horsham | 485m | 0:28.02 | 0:27.36 | 0:26.84 | N/A | 8 |
| 10.0L | $16.00 |
Stats
Comments
Last start finished 6th over 390m at this track beaten 6 lengths (22.76) behind Stifler in a Grade 5 on February 23. Has run slick time here with a 22.23 PB at the distance. Go close.
Last Starts 9 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/8 | 23/02/2026 | 4 | GR 5 | $2,930.00 | Shepparton | 390m | 0:22.76 | 0:22.35 | 0:22.08 | N/A | 5 |
| 6.3L | $6.00 |
| 2/6 | 19/02/2026 | 45 | GR 5 | $1,530.00 | Shepparton | 390m | 0:22.48 | 0:22.47 | 0:22.22 | N/A | 5 |
| 0.3L | $3.70 |
| 4/8 | 05/01/2026 | 4 | GR 5 | $2,930.00 | Shepparton | 390m | 0:22.64 | 0:22.39 | 0:21.88 | N/A | 5 |
| 3.8L | $3.10 |
| 2/8 | 01/01/2026 | 12 | GR 5 | $2,930.00 | Shepparton | 390m | 0:22.35 | 0:22.25 | 0:22.25 | N/A | 2 |
| 1.8L | $4.20 |
| 1/7 | 20/12/2025 | 7 | MX 6/7 | $1,530.00 | Shepparton | 390m | 0:22.72 | 0:22.72 | 0:22.12 | N/A | 6 |
| 0.8L | $5.50 |
| 2/5 | 13/12/2025 | 5 | Rank Limit - Grade 6 | $1,530.00 | Bendigo | 425m | 0:24.44 | 0:24.26 | 0:23.72 | N/A | 4 |
| 2.8L | $4.20 |
Stats
Comments
Last start finished sixth over 460m at Geelong, beaten 15 lengths (27.06) behind Cora Mac in a Restricted WIN on February 14. Not one of the leading chances on this occasion.
Last Starts 18 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/6 | 14/02/2026 | 319 | RST WIN | $2,930.00 | Geelong | 460m | 0:27.06 | 0:25.96 | 0:25.77 | N/A | 7 |
| 15.8L | $10.00 |
| 8/8 | 01/04/2025 | 5 | GR 4/5 | $3,880.00 | Horsham | 485m | 0:27.86 | 0:27.41 | 0:26.97 | N/A | 3 |
| 6.8L | $12.00 |
| 4/8 | 27/03/2025 | 4 | TG1-4W | $1,740.00 | Mount Gambier | 512m | 0:30.20 | 0:30.14 | 0:29.94 | N/A | 6 |
| 0.8L | $4.60 |
| 7/7 | 23/03/2025 | 3 | NG | $3,430.00 | Broken Hill | 525m | 0:31.44 | 0:30.22 | 0:30.22 | N/A | 8 |
| 17.3L | $10.00 |
| 2/8 | 20/03/2025 | 4 | TG1-4W | $1,010.00 | Mount Gambier | 512m | 0:30.28 | 0:30.17 | 0:30.09 | N/A | 5 |
| 1.5L | $5.00 |
| 0/8 | 16/03/2025 | 3 | GR 5 | $2,310.00 | Broken Hill | 375m | 0:29.03 | 0:22.10 | 0:21.71 | N/A | 8 |
| 99.0L | $1.00 |
Stats
Comments
Charged out of the boxes with a strong early sectional but swamped late when a close up fourth (17.04) at Healesville over 300m. Speedy conveyance who looks hard to beat.
Last Starts 5 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/8 | 27/02/2026 | 4 | GR 5 | $1,530.00 | Healesville | 300m | 0:17.04 | 0:16.85 | 0:16.83 | N/A | 4 |
| 3.0L | $2.90 |
| 1/6 | 23/02/2026 | 4 | Bottom Up - Grade 5 | $1,530.00 | Healesville | 300m | 0:16.98 | 0:16.98 | 0:16.84 | N/A | 4 |
| 0.5L | $2.10 |
| 3/6 | 19/02/2026 | 30 | GR 5 | $1,530.00 | Shepparton | 390m | 0:22.57 | 0:22.37 | 0:22.22 | N/A | 8 |
| 2.9L | $2.10 |
| 7/7 | 20/01/2026 | 25 | GR 5 | $2,930.00 | Warragul | 400m | 0:23.39 | 0:22.71 | 0:22.53 | N/A | 7 |
| 9.8L | $2.80 |
| 4/7 | 26/12/2025 | 5 | GR 5 | $2,930.00 | Sale | 435m | 0:24.98 | 0:24.52 | 0:24.10 | N/A | 6 |
| 6.8L | $3.40 |
| 7/8 | 21/12/2025 | 12 | GR 5 | $2,930.00 | Sale | 435m | 0:25.04 | 0:24.68 | 0:24.41 | N/A | 3 |
| 5.5L | $9.00 |
| 99/1 | 20/11/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Warragul | 400m | N/A | - | N/A | N/A | 8 |
| 99L | $0.00 |
Stats
Comments
Has not shown much in recent runs. Could only manage fifth last time out over 390m at this track. Not likely to feature on this occasion.
Last Starts 16 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/7 | 16/02/2026 | 7 | GR 5 | $2,930.00 | Shepparton | 390m | 0:22.53 | 0:22.03 | 0:21.54 | N/A | 2 |
| 7.8L | $46.00 |
| 7/7 | 09/02/2026 | 7 | GR 5 | $2,930.00 | Shepparton | 390m | 0:22.91 | 0:22.16 | 0:21.86 | N/A | 2 |
| 10.8L | $27.00 |
| 5/7 | 02/02/2026 | 33 | GR 5 | $2,930.00 | Shepparton | 390m | 0:22.68 | 0:22.44 | 0:21.75 | N/A | 8 |
| 3.8L | $19.00 |
| 1/8 | 31/12/2025 | 11 | Bottom Up - Grade 6 | $1,530.00 | Bendigo | 425m | 0:24.73 | 0:24.73 | 0:24.33 | N/A | 3 |
| 0.3L | $3.30 |
| 1/7 | 20/12/2025 | 16 | MX 6/7 | $1,530.00 | Shepparton | 390m | 0:22.33 | 0:22.33 | 0:22.12 | N/A | 5 |
| 5.0L | $3.00 |
| 3/8 | 04/12/2025 | 14 | T3 GR 7 | $2,930.00 | Shepparton | 450m | 0:25.72 | 0:25.64 | 0:25.30 | N/A | 1 |
| 1.3L | $5.50 |
| 99/1 | 21/08/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Shepparton | 390m | N/A | - | N/A | N/A | 6 |
| 99L | $0.00 |
Stats
Comments
Has been consistent, placing at his last 4 starts. Last start finished 3rd over 400m at Warragul beaten 7 lengths (23.26) behind Sterling Inn in a Grade 5 on February 27. Racing well and deserves a win.
Last Starts 5 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/8 | 27/02/2026 | 7 | GR 5 | $2,930.00 | Warragul | 400m | 0:23.26 | 0:22.75 | 0:22.34 | N/A | 3 |
| 7.8L | $17.00 |
| 2/8 | 20/02/2026 | 5 | GR 5 | $1,530.00 | Healesville | 350m | 0:19.56 | 0:19.47 | 0:19.25 | N/A | 6 |
| 1.4L | $2.40 |
| 3/8 | 15/02/2026 | 10 | GR 5 | $2,930.00 | Healesville | 300m | 0:16.92 | 0:16.79 | 0:16.55 | N/A | 2 |
| 2.0L | $3.60 |
| 2/8 | 05/02/2026 | 7 | GR 5 | $2,930.00 | Shepparton | 390m | 0:22.43 | 0:22.17 | 0:22.17 | N/A | 3 |
| 4.0L | $4.00 |
| 4/6 | 29/01/2026 | 4 | SPEC H | $1,530.00 | Warragul | 400m | 0:23.32 | 0:23.03 | 0:22.58 | N/A | 7 |
| 4.3L | $4.20 |
| 3/8 | 25/01/2026 | 9 | GR 5 | $2,930.00 | Healesville | 350m | 0:19.45 | 0:19.32 | 0:18.93 | N/A | 8 |
| 2.0L | $4.40 |
Stats
Comments
Last start finished fifth on February 19 over 390m at this track behind Aston Paycheck, beaten 11 lengths (23.20) in a Grade 5. Would be better placed in something easier.
Last Starts 13 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/6 | 19/02/2026 | 3 | GR 5 | $1,530.00 | Shepparton | 390m | 0:23.20 | 0:22.47 | 0:22.22 | N/A | 4 |
| 11.0L | $8.00 |
| 3/8 | 16/02/2026 | 5 | GR 5 | $1,530.00 | Ballarat | 390m | 0:22.57 | 0:22.52 | 0:22.12 | N/A | 3 |
| 1.0L | $5.50 |
| 4/6 | 11/02/2026 | 9 | GR 5 | $2,930.00 | Ballarat | 390m | 0:22.56 | 0:22.03 | 0:21.99 | N/A | 6 |
| 8.0L | $27.00 |
| 6/6 | 02/02/2026 | 11 | GR 5 | $2,930.00 | Shepparton | 390m | 0:22.72 | 0:22.15 | 0:21.75 | N/A | 1 |
| 8.5L | $4.20 |
| 1/7 | 22/01/2026 | 3 | GR 5 H | $1,530.00 | Healesville | 300m | 0:17.40 | 0:17.40 | 0:16.93 | N/A | 2 |
| 0.5L | $8.00 |
| 8/8 | 19/01/2026 | 6 | GR 5 H | $2,930.00 | Shepparton | 390m | 0:22.41 | 0:21.69 | 0:21.67 | N/A | 3 |
| 11.0L | $101.00 |
Stats
Comments
Missed the frame last start when fifth but had been in strong form prior to that, winning two on end before placing two back. Better than last run and looks an each way chance.
Last Starts 8 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/7 | 24/02/2026 | 8 | Rank Limit - Grade 5 | $1,530.00 | Geelong | 400m | 0:23.23 | 0:22.93 | 0:22.45 | N/A | 7 |
| 4.8L | $7.00 |
| 2/8 | 16/02/2026 | 11 | GR 5 | $1,530.00 | Ballarat | 390m | 0:22.56 | 0:22.52 | 0:22.12 | N/A | 8 |
| 0.8L | $3.10 |
| 1/8 | 05/02/2026 | 3 | T3 GR 6 | $2,930.00 | Shepparton | 390m | 0:22.60 | 0:22.60 | 0:22.17 | N/A | 6 |
| 0.8L | $3.90 |
| 1/7 | 02/02/2026 | 7 | Bottom Up - Restricted Win | $1,530.00 | Warrnambool | 390m | 0:22.56 | 0:22.56 | 0:22.17 | N/A | 5 |
| 2.8L | $3.50 |
| 2/6 | 26/01/2026 | 12 | Bottom Up - Restricted Win | $1,530.00 | Warrnambool | 390m | 0:22.61 | 0:22.50 | 0:22.25 | N/A | 3 |
| 1.5L | $2.70 |
| 4/7 | 14/01/2026 | 6 | T3 RSTW | $1,530.00 | Bendigo | 425m | 0:24.51 | 0:24.22 | 0:24.02 | N/A | 4 |
| 4.5L | $2.60 |