Shepparton Race 2 - Shepparton News
SMART AS ROSE (7) recorded a win over the 390m at this track in a slick 22.23 last start. Harder here but expected to measure up. PAW EZRA (8) did a good job to finish second last time out over 390m at Ballarat (22.57) in a Grade 7, the second top-three finish on the trot. Can turn it around this time. POETIC STAR (1) cannot be left out after placing at a big quote last start.
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Form has been solid with minor placings at his last four starts. Last time out finished 3rd over 390m at this track beaten 2 lengths (22.31) behind Hyland Azula in a Mix 6/7 on March 2. Comes through a solid form race. Expected to run well.
Last Starts 7 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/7 | 02/03/2026 | 12 | MX 6/7 | $2,930.00 | Shepparton | 390m | 0:22.31 | 0:22.17 | 0:21.95 | N/A | 6 |
| 2.0L | $11.00 |
| 2/7 | 18/02/2026 | 4 | GR 7 | $2,930.00 | Ballarat | 390m | 0:22.34 | 0:22.29 | 0:21.81 | N/A | 7 |
| 0.8L | $2.80 |
| 2/8 | 14/02/2026 | 9 | RST WIN | $2,930.00 | Geelong | 400m | 0:22.67 | 0:22.63 | 0:22.37 | N/A | 4 |
| 0.6L | $12.00 |
| 3/8 | 05/02/2026 | 7 | MX 6/7 | $2,930.00 | Warrnambool | 390m | 0:22.62 | 0:22.56 | 0:21.93 | N/A | 6 |
| 1.0L | $15.00 |
| 5/6 | 29/01/2026 | 6 | SPEC H | $1,530.00 | Warragul | 400m | 0:23.44 | 0:23.03 | 0:22.58 | N/A | 6 |
| 6.3L | $9.00 |
| 2/8 | 23/01/2026 | 8 | GR 7 | $2,930.00 | Geelong | 400m | 0:22.93 | 0:22.62 | 0:22.29 | N/A | 7 |
| 4.8L | $31.00 |
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Lines up from box 2 for the first time after finishing a 7 length seventh at Bendigo (24.67) in a Mix 6/7. Suited here and expected to run well.
Last Starts 5 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/7 | 04/03/2026 | 4 | MX 6/7 | $1,530.00 | Bendigo | 425m | 0:24.67 | 0:24.15 | 0:23.67 | N/A | 8 |
| 7.8L | $6.00 |
| 2/7 | 28/02/2026 | 50 | GR 7 | $1,530.00 | Shepparton | 390m | 0:22.33 | 0:22.23 | 0:21.96 | N/A | 4 |
| 1.4L | $3.00 |
| 4/7 | 09/01/2026 | 3 | MX 6/7 | $2,930.00 | Warragul | 400m | 0:23.20 | 0:22.67 | 0:22.55 | N/A | 3 |
| 8.0L | $2.20 |
| 2/7 | 06/01/2026 | 4 | MX 6/7 | $2,930.00 | Warragul | 400m | 0:22.66 | 0:22.59 | 0:22.28 | N/A | 8 |
| 1.3L | $6.50 |
| 7/7 | 02/01/2026 | 4 | GR 7 | $2,930.00 | Warragul | 400m | 0:23.66 | 0:22.91 | 0:22.20 | N/A | 7 |
| 11.3L | $4.80 |
| 2/8 | 29/12/2025 | 7 | MDN FIN | $2,930.00 | Shepparton | 390m | 0:22.22 | 0:22.20 | 0:21.95 | N/A | 3 |
| 0.3L | $4.00 |
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Has been in the minor money the last two runs, the latest finishing second (22.59) at this track. Has a low draw. Looks tested in this line-up.
Last Starts 7 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/6 | 02/03/2026 | 4 | MX 6/7 | $2,930.00 | Shepparton | 390m | 0:22.59 | 0:22.21 | 0:21.95 | N/A | 2 |
| 5.4L | $3.50 |
| 3/7 | 26/02/2026 | 6 | GR 7 | $2,930.00 | Warrnambool | 390m | 0:22.32 | 0:22.02 | 0:21.91 | N/A | 1 |
| 4.3L | $6.00 |
| 7/8 | 20/02/2026 | 3 | MX 6/7 H | $2,930.00 | Bendigo | 425m | 0:25.13 | 0:24.24 | 0:23.56 | N/A | 6 |
| 13.5L | $23.00 |
| 4/7 | 17/02/2026 | 5 | MX 6/7 | $2,930.00 | Warragul | 400m | 0:23.00 | 0:22.64 | 0:22.45 | N/A | 7 |
| 5.5L | $14.00 |
| 6/8 | 12/02/2026 | 6 | MX 6/7 | $2,930.00 | Warrnambool | 450m | 0:25.97 | 0:25.51 | 0:25.07 | N/A | 3 |
| 7.0L | $8.50 |
| 2/6 | 06/02/2026 | 3 | RST WIN | $2,930.00 | Warragul | 400m | 0:22.79 | 0:22.49 | 0:22.26 | N/A | 2 |
| 4.8L | $3.00 |
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Last start finished third on March 2 over 390m at this track behind Ripped Paige, beaten 6 lengths (22.66) in a Mix 6/7. Looks tested in this company.
Last Starts 7 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/6 | 02/03/2026 | 63 | MX 6/7 | $2,930.00 | Shepparton | 390m | 0:22.66 | 0:22.21 | 0:21.95 | N/A | 7 |
| 6.4L | $81.00 |
| 7/7 | 29/12/2025 | 10 | T3 RSTW | $1,530.00 | Ballarat | 450m | 0:26.90 | 0:25.72 | 0:25.58 | N/A | 3 |
| 17.8L | $8.00 |
| 5/5 | 19/12/2025 | 17 | T3 RSTW | $1,530.00 | Healesville | 350m | 0:20.21 | 0:19.60 | 0:19.30 | N/A | 7 |
| 9.3L | $16.00 |
| 3/6 | 02/12/2025 | 48 | MX 6/7 | $1,530.00 | Geelong | 400m | 0:23.13 | 0:23.06 | 0:22.60 | N/A | 6 |
| 1.0L | $5.00 |
| 4/6 | 15/10/2025 | 4 | MX 6/7 | $2,930.00 | Ballarat | 390m | 0:22.75 | 0:22.21 | 0:21.67 | N/A | 5 |
| 8.3L | $10.00 |
| 1/7 | 11/10/2025 | 5 | MDN | $1,530.00 | Shepparton | 390m | 0:22.58 | 0:22.58 | 0:22.17 | N/A | 3 |
| 1.0L | $4.80 |
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Last start winner (22.32) at this track in a Maiden and will jump from box 5 for the first time. Tough line-up and places prospects appear best.
Last Starts 7 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/5 | 02/03/2026 | 3 | MDN | $2,540.00 | Shepparton | 390m | 0:22.32 | 0:22.32 | 0:21.95 | N/A | 1 |
| 2.3L | $1.70 |
| 3/7 | 27/02/2026 | 4 | MDN | $2,540.00 | Geelong | 400m | 0:22.66 | 0:22.51 | 0:22.18 | N/A | 1 |
| 2.5L | $2.80 |
| 5/8 | 23/02/2026 | 5 | MDN | $2,540.00 | Ballarat | 390m | 0:22.59 | 0:22.23 | 0:21.76 | N/A | 6 |
| 5.5L | $2.00 |
| 2/8 | 18/02/2026 | 5 | MDN | $2,540.00 | Ballarat | 390m | 0:22.18 | 0:21.98 | 0:21.81 | N/A | 6 |
| 3.0L | $4.00 |
| 2/6 | 13/02/2026 | 3 | RST WIN | $2,930.00 | Geelong | 400m | 0:22.64 | 0:22.48 | 0:22.32 | N/A | 4 |
| 2.4L | $9.00 |
| 6/8 | 10/02/2026 | 6 | MDN | $2,540.00 | Ballarat | 390m | 0:23.06 | 0:22.56 | 0:21.97 | N/A | 4 |
| 7.5L | $2.90 |
| 99/1 | 12/01/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Geelong | 400m | N/A | - | N/A | N/A | 1 |
| 99L | $0.00 |
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Kicked off career from box 2 at this course and distance and immediately opened winning account, scoring by 1.5 lengths in 22.23. Returned in great order and can make it back to back wins.
Last Starts 9 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/7 | 28/02/2026 | - | MDN | $1,530.00 | Shepparton | 390m | 0:22.23 | 0:22.23 | 0:21.96 | N/A | 2 |
| 1.6L | $2.50 |
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Hit the ground running with a fast early sectional but found one better when runner up over 390m at Ballarat clocking 22.57. Expected to go very well.
Last Starts 7 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/6 | 02/03/2026 | 3 | GR 7 | $2,930.00 | Ballarat | 390m | 0:22.57 | 0:22.00 | 0:21.98 | N/A | 8 |
| 8.2L | $16.00 |
| 2/7 | 27/02/2026 | 7 | MX 6/7 | $2,930.00 | Warragul | 400m | 0:22.85 | 0:22.69 | 0:22.34 | N/A | 1 |
| 2.5L | $4.50 |
| 6/7 | 20/02/2026 | 8 | GR 7 | $2,930.00 | Geelong | 400m | 0:22.95 | 0:22.35 | 0:22.35 | N/A | 5 |
| 8.5L | $7.50 |
| 4/8 | 12/02/2026 | 7 | MX 6/7 | $2,930.00 | Warrnambool | 390m | 0:22.46 | 0:22.29 | 0:21.88 | N/A | 1 |
| 2.5L | $4.20 |
| 2/8 | 05/02/2026 | 4 | MX 6/7 | $2,930.00 | Warrnambool | 390m | 0:22.59 | 0:22.56 | 0:21.93 | N/A | 1 |
| 0.5L | $11.00 |
| 1/8 | 01/02/2026 | 4 | MDN | $2,540.00 | Sale | 435m | 0:25.20 | 0:25.20 | 0:24.41 | N/A | 1 |
| 0.3L | $2.30 |