Shepparton Race 4 - Ckh Painting (300+ Rank)
SMILING BEE (5) was strong over this course and distance last time despite filling the minors, finishing 4.5 lengths behind Belgium Slice in 22.46 and recording a new PB here. Should be in this for a long way. JACAERYS BALE (1) is better than last start when fourth (22.68) from Box 5 at this track over 390m. Has a strong record out of this box with two wins and two minor placings from five starts. Cannot be left out. SMALL MERCIES (2) turned in a moderate effort last time when seventh at Healesville over 300m behind Want Some (17.42) in a Grade 5. Strong form has emerged from her last run. Key runner who gets her chance to atone. TAT BUDDY (8) can return to form after missing the top-three at this circuit last time out.
Stats
Comments
Didn't make the placings last time at this track (22.68) in a Grade 5, finishing a 6 length fourth. Goes very well off the draw boasting two wins and two places from five starts. Makes strong appeal.
Last Starts 6 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/8 | 05/03/2026 | 4 | GR 5 | $2,930.00 | Shepparton | 390m | 0:22.68 | 0:22.24 | 0:21.98 | N/A | 5 |
| 6.5L | $6.50 |
| 4/8 | 01/03/2026 | 17 | GR 5 | $2,930.00 | Sale | 435m | 0:25.03 | 0:24.47 | 0:24.28 | N/A | 6 |
| 8.5L | $16.00 |
| 8/8 | 12/02/2026 | 4 | GR 5 | $1,530.00 | Shepparton | 390m | 0:23.27 | 0:22.27 | 0:22.27 | N/A | 3 |
| 14.2L | $9.00 |
| 3/7 | 08/02/2026 | 9 | GR 5 | $2,930.00 | Sale | 435m | 0:24.88 | 0:24.85 | 0:24.33 | N/A | 4 |
| 0.5L | $3.10 |
| 7/7 | 30/01/2026 | 9 | GR 5 | $2,930.00 | Bendigo | 425m | 0:24.51 | 0:23.86 | 0:23.83 | N/A | 1 |
| 10.0L | $41.00 |
| 6/8 | 21/01/2026 | 3 | FFA | $3,360.00 | Ballarat | 390m | 0:22.58 | 0:22.04 | 0:22.04 | N/A | 5 |
| 8.3L | $91.00 |
Stats
Comments
Last start finished 7th over 300m at Healesville beaten 6 lengths (17.42) behind Want Some in a Grade 5 on January 23. The last run is a strong form reference. Follow up.
Last Starts 47 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/8 | 23/01/2026 | 7 | GR 5 | $1,530.00 | Healesville | 300m | 0:17.42 | 0:17.02 | 0:16.82 | N/A | 2 |
| 6.0L | $8.50 |
| 7/8 | 16/01/2026 | 11 | GR 5 | $1,530.00 | Healesville | 300m | 0:17.42 | 0:17.17 | 0:16.77 | N/A | 4 |
| 4.0L | $16.00 |
| 6/8 | 05/01/2026 | 21 | GR 5 | $2,930.00 | Shepparton | 390m | 0:22.85 | 0:22.50 | 0:21.88 | N/A | 3 |
| 5.3L | $15.00 |
| 6/8 | 15/12/2025 | 21 | GR 5 | $2,930.00 | Shepparton | 390m | 0:22.77 | 0:22.31 | 0:21.99 | N/A | 8 |
| 7.0L | $8.50 |
| 7/7 | 24/11/2025 | 18 | GR 5 | $2,930.00 | Shepparton | 390m | 0:22.92 | 0:22.39 | 0:21.81 | N/A | 6 |
| 8.0L | $3.60 |
| 2/6 | 06/11/2025 | 27 | GR 5 | $2,930.00 | Shepparton | 390m | 0:22.21 | 0:22.13 | 0:21.89 | N/A | 1 |
| 1.3L | $5.00 |
Stats
Comments
Could only manage eighth last time but the start prior hit the frame when second (22.88) over 390m at this track. Has a decent strike-rate off the draw and is worth plenty of thought.
Last Starts 6 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/8 | 05/03/2026 | 7 | GR 5 | $2,930.00 | Shepparton | 390m | 0:23.12 | 0:22.62 | 0:21.98 | N/A | 7 |
| 7.5L | $3.60 |
| 2/8 | 26/02/2026 | 17 | Bottom Up - Grade 5 | $1,530.00 | Shepparton | 390m | 0:22.88 | 0:22.77 | 0:21.96 | N/A | 6 |
| 1.8L | $1.80 |
| 7/8 | 09/02/2026 | 4 | GR 5 | $2,930.00 | Shepparton | 390m | 0:22.70 | 0:22.28 | 0:21.86 | N/A | 7 |
| 6.1L | $6.00 |
| 3/7 | 05/02/2026 | 3 | GR 5 | $2,930.00 | Shepparton | 390m | 0:22.52 | 0:22.33 | 0:22.17 | N/A | 7 |
| 3.0L | $2.50 |
| 3/8 | 02/02/2026 | 13 | GR 5 | $2,930.00 | Shepparton | 390m | 0:22.52 | 0:21.90 | 0:21.75 | N/A | 5 |
| 9.5L | $11.00 |
| 7/7 | 20/01/2026 | 5 | GR 4/5 | $3,320.00 | Temora | 457m | 0:26.32 | 0:25.78 | 0:25.78 | N/A | 6 |
| 7.8L | $31.00 |
Stats
Comments
Modest effort last time out when fifth over 400m at Geelong. Likely to struggle this time.
Last Starts 30 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/5 | 09/02/2026 | 3 | GR 5 | $1,530.00 | Geelong | 400m | 0:23.67 | 0:23.16 | 0:22.77 | N/A | 2 |
| 7.3L | $5.50 |
| 7/8 | 06/02/2026 | 7 | GR 5 | $1,530.00 | Healesville | 350m | 0:19.79 | 0:19.15 | 0:19.15 | N/A | 5 |
| 9.1L | $7.50 |
| 1/8 | 30/01/2026 | 4 | GR 5 | $1,530.00 | Healesville | 350m | 0:19.52 | 0:19.52 | 0:19.23 | N/A | 2 |
| 1.0L | $6.50 |
| 1/8 | 26/01/2026 | 4 | GR 5 | $1,530.00 | Ballarat | 390m | 0:22.71 | 0:22.71 | 0:21.93 | N/A | 7 |
| 0.3L | $20.00 |
| 7/8 | 22/01/2026 | 11 | Rank Limit - Grade 5 | $1,530.00 | Healesville | 350m | 0:20.20 | 0:19.60 | 0:19.60 | N/A | 7 |
| 9.3L | $9.00 |
| 6/6 | 11/01/2026 | 35 | GR 5 | $2,930.00 | Healesville | 350m | 0:19.89 | 0:19.30 | 0:18.99 | N/A | 4 |
| 8.8L | $91.00 |
Stats
Comments
Flew the lids with a fast early split last time, hitting the frame with a 4.5 lengths third (22.46) over 390m at this track and making it two placings on end. Comes through a solid form race. Expected to feature.
Last Starts 6 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/8 | 05/03/2026 | 5 | GR 5 | $2,930.00 | Shepparton | 390m | 0:22.46 | 0:22.16 | 0:21.98 | N/A | 7 |
| 4.5L | $13.00 |
| 3/8 | 28/02/2026 | 38 | GR 5 | $1,530.00 | Shepparton | 390m | 0:22.60 | 0:22.43 | 0:21.96 | N/A | 8 |
| 2.5L | $10.00 |
| 4/8 | 21/01/2026 | 7 | GR 5 | $1,530.00 | Bendigo | 425m | 0:24.81 | 0:24.31 | 0:23.95 | N/A | 7 |
| 7.5L | $8.00 |
| 7/8 | 14/01/2026 | 7 | GR 5 | $1,530.00 | Bendigo | 425m | 0:25.06 | 0:24.58 | 0:24.02 | N/A | 4 |
| 7.3L | $13.00 |
| 2/7 | 07/01/2026 | 7 | GR 5 | $1,530.00 | Bendigo | 425m | 0:24.84 | 0:24.29 | 0:24.07 | N/A | 1 |
| 8.3L | $1.50 |
| 6/7 | 31/12/2025 | 7 | Bottom Up - Grade 5 | $1,530.00 | Bendigo | 425m | 0:24.82 | 0:24.33 | 0:24.33 | N/A | 6 |
| 7.1L | $10.30 |
Stats
Comments
Has been in the minor money the last two runs, the latest finishing second (22.75) at this track. One of the better hopes.
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 | 05/03/2026 | 3 | GR 5 | $2,930.00 | Shepparton | 390m | 0:22.75 | 0:22.37 | 0:21.98 | N/A | 7 |
| 5.8L | $15.00 |
| 2/7 | 02/03/2026 | 4 | Bottom Up - Grade 5 | $1,530.00 | Warrnambool | 390m | 0:22.96 | 0:22.93 | 0:22.26 | N/A | 1 |
| 0.5L | $9.00 |
| 5/7 | 26/02/2026 | 6 | GR 5 | $1,530.00 | Warragul | 400m | 0:23.61 | 0:23.21 | 0:22.74 | N/A | 8 |
| 6.0L | $4.80 |
| 5/7 | 20/02/2026 | 4 | GR 5 | $2,930.00 | Warragul | 400m | 0:23.21 | 0:22.73 | 0:22.05 | N/A | 8 |
| 6.8L | $91.00 |
| 6/8 | 16/02/2026 | 3 | Bottom Up - Grade 5 | $1,530.00 | Warrnambool | 390m | 0:22.88 | 0:22.35 | 0:22.31 | N/A | 8 |
| 7.5L | $41.00 |
| 3/5 | 13/02/2026 | 4 | GR 5 | $2,930.00 | Warragul | 400m | 0:23.29 | 0:22.98 | 0:22.50 | N/A | 5 |
| 4.8L | $46.00 |
| 99/1 | 30/12/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Ballarat | 390m | N/A | - | N/A | N/A | 6 |
| 99L | $0.00 |
| 99/1 | 10/12/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Warragul | 400m | N/A | - | N/A | N/A | 4 |
| 99L | $0.00 |
Stats
Comments
Has finished sixth at his last couple of starts, most recently at Temora over 330m. Can't recommend in this field.
Last Starts 3 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/7 | 08/03/2026 | 9 | GR 5 | $2,340.00 | Temora | 330m | 0:19.39 | 0:19.06 | 0:18.40 | N/A | 1 |
| 4.8L | $23.00 |
| 6/8 | 27/02/2026 | 23 | GR 5 | $2,340.00 | Wagga | 320m | 0:19.07 | 0:18.53 | 0:18.00 | N/A | 1 |
| 7.8L | $31.00 |
| 7/7 | 04/02/2026 | 5 | GR 5 | $2,340.00 | Temora | 330m | 0:19.56 | 0:18.78 | 0:18.43 | N/A | 1 |
| 11.0L | $41.00 |
| 5/8 | 30/01/2026 | 19 | GR 5 | $2,340.00 | Wagga | 320m | 0:19.67 | 0:18.50 | 0:18.29 | N/A | 4 |
| 16.8L | $20.00 |
| 4/8 | 11/01/2026 | 13 | GR 4/5 | $2,520.00 | Wagga | 320m | 0:18.82 | 0:18.53 | 0:18.41 | N/A | 4 |
| 4.3L | $71.00 |
| 3/8 | 29/12/2025 | 5 | GR 5 | $1,100.00 | Wagga | 320m | 0:18.72 | 0:18.40 | 0:18.19 | N/A | 7 |
| 4.5L | $4.80 |
| 99/2 | 10/03/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Wagga | 320m | N/A | 0:19.55 | N/A | N/A | 1 |
| 1.29L | $0.00 |
| 99/2 | 05/03/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Temora | 457m | N/A | 0:26.08 | N/A | N/A | 5 |
| 5.71L | $0.00 |
Stats
Comments
Won two starts back after racing on the pace at this track over 390m in 22.74. Couldn't repeat the feat last time out when fifth over 390m at this track at Grade 5 level. Must be included.
Last Starts 6 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/8 | 05/03/2026 | 7 | GR 5 | $2,930.00 | Shepparton | 390m | 0:22.90 | 0:22.62 | 0:21.98 | N/A | 3 |
| 4.3L | $18.00 |
| 1/8 | 26/02/2026 | 14 | Bottom Up - Grade 5 | $1,530.00 | Shepparton | 390m | 0:22.74 | 0:22.74 | 0:21.96 | N/A | 1 |
| 3.0L | $8.00 |
| 6/8 | 12/02/2026 | 7 | GR 5 | $1,530.00 | Shepparton | 390m | 0:23.59 | 0:22.49 | 0:22.27 | N/A | 2 |
| 15.8L | $6.00 |
| 4/8 | 05/02/2026 | 56 | GR 5 | $2,930.00 | Shepparton | 390m | 0:22.90 | 0:22.44 | 0:22.17 | N/A | 2 |
| 7.0L | $10.00 |
| 1/8 | 11/12/2025 | 3 | Rank Limit - Restricted Win | $1,530.00 | Shepparton | 390m | 0:22.62 | 0:22.62 | 0:22.10 | N/A | 8 |
| 1.4L | $9.70 |
| 6/7 | 08/12/2025 | 12 | Bottom Up - Restricted Win | $1,530.00 | Healesville | 300m | 0:17.30 | 0:16.97 | 0:16.78 | N/A | 4 |
| 4.7L | $3.60 |