Shepparton Race 14 - Ballarat Race 14
IVORY QUILL (2) stalked the lead from a middle draw and boxed on well to finish 3 lengths back in second (24.43) at Bendigo in a Bottom Up - Grade 5 over 425m. Top chance in this line up. PAINT THE FENCE (1) was in the money last time out when third and beaten 5.5 lengths at Healesville over 300m (17.05). Has failed to finish in the placings from two starts here. Can feature again. PAW KIPLIN (8) turned in a moderate performance last time when seventh at Warrnambool over 390m behind Aston Finniss (22.99) in a Bottom Up - Grade 5. Was in the money prior to that. Bold showing expected. ASTON KATY (7) is in form and must include among the chances.
Stats
Comments
Improved sharply when third behind Jaded Smile at Healesville last start over 300m (17.05). Likely to play a major role.
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 | 15/05/2026 | 7 | GR 5 | $1,530.00 | Healesville | 300m | 0:17.05 | 0:16.69 | 0:16.69 | N/A | 6 |
| 5.3L | $9.00 |
| 5/8 | 08/05/2026 | 8 | GR 5 | $1,530.00 | Healesville | 300m | 0:17.40 | 0:17.02 | 0:17.02 | N/A | 7 |
| 5.3L | $20.00 |
| 4/8 | 30/04/2026 | 6 | Bottom Up - Grade 5 | $1,530.00 | Shepparton | 390m | 0:22.72 | 0:22.65 | 0:22.14 | N/A | 6 |
| 1.0L | $6.50 |
| 6/8 | 24/04/2026 | 7 | GR 5 | $1,530.00 | Healesville | 300m | 0:17.14 | 0:16.98 | 0:16.75 | N/A | 8 |
| 2.3L | $5.50 |
| 2/8 | 17/04/2026 | 7 | GR 5 | $1,530.00 | Healesville | 300m | 0:17.19 | 0:17.09 | 0:16.84 | N/A | 5 |
| 1.5L | $4.20 |
| 2/6 | 10/04/2026 | 2 | GR 5 | $1,530.00 | Healesville | 300m | 0:17.41 | 0:17.35 | 0:16.80 | N/A | 2 |
| 0.9L | $2.20 |
| 99/1 | 28/11/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Healesville | 300m | N/A | - | N/A | N/A | 1 |
| 99L | $0.00 |
Stats
Comments
Charged out of the boxes with a strong early sectional but bumped into one better when runner up (24.43) at Bendigo over 425m. In form and can return to the winners' list.
Last Starts 4 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/8 | 16/05/2026 | 9 | Bottom Up - Grade 5 | $1,530.00 | Bendigo | 425m | 0:24.43 | 0:24.23 | 0:23.96 | N/A | 4 |
| 3.0L | $5.50 |
| 1/8 | 07/05/2026 | 7 | GR 5 | $2,930.00 | Shepparton | 450m | 0:26.34 | 0:26.34 | 0:25.69 | N/A | 4 |
| 0.5L | $8.50 |
| 5/8 | 30/04/2026 | 7 | Bottom Up - Grade 5 | $1,530.00 | Shepparton | 390m | 0:22.84 | 0:22.65 | 0:22.14 | N/A | 7 |
| 2.8L | $3.50 |
| 5/7 | 23/04/2026 | 3 | GR 5 | $1,530.00 | Shepparton | 390m | 0:23.24 | 0:22.52 | 0:22.10 | N/A | 4 |
| 10.5L | $4.60 |
| 4/8 | 20/04/2026 | 4 | GR 5 | $1,530.00 | Ballarat | 390m | 0:22.62 | 0:22.21 | 0:22.14 | N/A | 7 |
| 6.0L | $13.00 |
| 6/8 | 16/04/2026 | 12 | GR 5 | $1,530.00 | Shepparton | 390m | 0:23.43 | 0:22.23 | 0:22.23 | N/A | 5 |
| 17.3L | $4.80 |
Stats
Comments
Missed the frame last time but finished in the minors two back when second (22.94) over 390m at this track. Has a low draw and can measure up.
Last Starts 5 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/8 | 15/05/2026 | 8 | GR 5 | $1,530.00 | Healesville | 300m | 0:17.19 | 0:16.82 | 0:16.69 | N/A | 3 |
| 5.5L | $8.00 |
| 2/8 | 07/05/2026 | 6 | GR 5 | $2,930.00 | Shepparton | 390m | 0:22.94 | 0:22.62 | 0:22.24 | N/A | 8 |
| 4.8L | $2.90 |
| 4/8 | 01/05/2026 | 7 | GR 5 | $1,530.00 | Healesville | 300m | 0:17.01 | 0:16.84 | 0:16.78 | N/A | 3 |
| 2.5L | $7.00 |
| 4/8 | 24/04/2026 | 3 | GR 5 | $1,530.00 | Healesville | 300m | 0:17.10 | 0:16.98 | 0:16.75 | N/A | 5 |
| 2.0L | $8.50 |
| 3/8 | 21/04/2026 | 4 | Bottom Up - Grade 5 | $1,530.00 | Healesville | 300m | 0:17.02 | 0:16.79 | 0:16.79 | N/A | 3 |
| 3.5L | $17.00 |
| 4/7 | 17/04/2026 | 7 | GR 5 | $1,530.00 | Healesville | 300m | 0:17.47 | 0:17.34 | 0:16.84 | N/A | 4 |
| 2.0L | $4.50 |
Stats
Comments
Has not shown much in recent runs. Could only manage sixth last time out over 425m at Bendigo. Tempted to look elsewhere.
Last Starts 14 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/7 | 06/05/2026 | 9 | Bottom Up - Grade 5 | $1,530.00 | Bendigo | 425m | 0:24.94 | 0:24.26 | 0:24.09 | N/A | 5 |
| 9.8L | $51.00 |
| 7/8 | 27/04/2026 | 19 | GR 5 | $1,530.00 | Ballarat | 390m | 0:23.52 | 0:22.28 | 0:22.09 | N/A | 3 |
| 17.8L | $67.00 |
| 7/8 | 08/04/2026 | 8 | Bottom Up - Grade 5 | $1,530.00 | Healesville | 350m | 0:20.78 | 0:19.27 | 0:19.27 | N/A | 4 |
| 21.8L | $61.00 |
| 8/8 | 31/03/2026 | 8 | SPEC H | $1,530.00 | Bendigo | 425m | 0:24.71 | 0:23.98 | 0:23.65 | N/A | 4 |
| 10.5L | $61.00 |
| 2/8 | 23/03/2026 | 11 | GR 5 | $1,530.00 | Ballarat | 390m | 0:22.61 | 0:22.55 | 0:22.17 | N/A | 3 |
| 1.0L | $2.50 |
| 6/8 | 12/03/2026 | 14 | Bottom Up - Grade 5 | $1,530.00 | Shepparton | 390m | 0:22.69 | 0:22.30 | 0:22.01 | N/A | 3 |
| 6.0L | $21.00 |
Stats
Comments
Has not shown much in recent runs. Could only manage eighth last time out over 450m at this track. Others favoured this time.
Last Starts 13 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/8 | 07/05/2026 | 8 | GR 5 | $2,930.00 | Shepparton | 450m | 0:26.67 | 0:26.34 | 0:25.69 | N/A | 5 |
| 5.0L | $34.00 |
| 6/7 | 29/04/2026 | 7 | GR 5 | $1,740.00 | Bendigo | 500m | 0:29.28 | 0:28.64 | 0:28.60 | N/A | 7 |
| 9.3L | $71.00 |
| 5/8 | 22/04/2026 | 7 | GR 5 | $1,740.00 | Bendigo | 500m | 0:29.19 | 0:28.79 | 0:28.49 | N/A | 3 |
| 5.8L | $34.00 |
| 5/8 | 15/04/2026 | 5 | Bottom Up - Grade 5 | $1,740.00 | Bendigo | 500m | 0:29.15 | 0:28.52 | 0:28.23 | N/A | 2 |
| 9.3L | $18.00 |
| 6/8 | 10/04/2026 | 8 | GR 5 | $2,930.00 | Shepparton | 450m | 0:27.47 | 0:25.96 | 0:25.69 | N/A | 4 |
| 21.8L | $23.00 |
| 1/7 | 02/04/2026 | 8 | GR 5 | $1,530.00 | Bendigo | 425m | 0:24.60 | 0:24.60 | 0:24.05 | N/A | 8 |
| 1.0L | $4.20 |
Stats
Comments
Has not shown much in recent runs. Could only manage fourth last time out over 425m at Bendigo. Would be better placed in something easier.
Last Starts 4 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/7 | 16/05/2026 | 3 | Bottom Up - Grade 5 | $1,530.00 | Bendigo | 425m | 0:24.51 | 0:24.18 | 0:23.96 | N/A | 3 |
| 4.8L | $51.00 |
| 4/7 | 13/05/2026 | 7 | GR 5 | $1,530.00 | Bendigo | 425m | 0:24.55 | 0:24.25 | 0:23.96 | N/A | 7 |
| 4.5L | $46.00 |
| 8/8 | 06/05/2026 | 7 | Bottom Up - Grade 5 | $1,530.00 | Bendigo | 425m | 0:25.14 | 0:24.11 | 0:24.09 | N/A | 2 |
| 14.7L | $10.00 |
| 5/6 | 29/04/2026 | 114 | GR 5 | $1,530.00 | Bendigo | 425m | 0:24.74 | 0:24.24 | 0:24.14 | N/A | 5 |
| 7.3L | $35.00 |
| 99/1 | 23/04/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Shepparton | 390m | N/A | - | N/A | N/A | 1 |
| 99L | $0.00 |
| 0/8 | 05/01/2026 | 4 | GR 5 | $1,530.00 | Ballarat | 390m | 0:29.01 | 0:22.08 | 0:22.08 | N/A | 7 |
| 99.0L | $21.00 |
| 6/8 | 01/01/2026 | 3 | GR 5 | $2,930.00 | Shepparton | 390m | 0:22.89 | 0:22.63 | 0:22.25 | N/A | 3 |
| 4.0L | $61.00 |
Stats
Comments
Good effort to win last start by 2.25 lengths over 425m at Bendigo in a handy (24.45), beating Wall House. Has ability and can run well.
Last Starts 4 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/8 | 16/05/2026 | 8 | Bottom Up - Grade 5 | $1,530.00 | Bendigo | 425m | 0:24.45 | 0:24.45 | 0:23.96 | N/A | 7 |
| 2.3L | $13.00 |
| 7/8 | 08/05/2026 | 8 | GR 5 | $1,530.00 | Healesville | 300m | 0:17.74 | 0:17.36 | 0:17.02 | N/A | 2 |
| 5.4L | $21.00 |
| 2/7 | 30/04/2026 | 8 | Bottom Up - Grade 5 | $1,530.00 | Shepparton | 390m | 0:22.81 | 0:22.64 | 0:22.14 | N/A | 8 |
| 2.5L | $4.40 |
| 8/8 | 22/04/2026 | 5 | GR 5 | $1,530.00 | Bendigo | 425m | 0:24.99 | 0:24.43 | 0:24.00 | N/A | 5 |
| 8.0L | $23.00 |
| 7/7 | 17/04/2026 | 7 | GR 5 | $1,530.00 | Healesville | 300m | 0:17.60 | 0:17.34 | 0:16.84 | N/A | 5 |
| 4.0L | $17.00 |
| 3/6 | 10/04/2026 | 16 | GR 5 | $1,530.00 | Healesville | 300m | 0:17.42 | 0:17.35 | 0:16.80 | N/A | 4 |
| 1.0L | $4.20 |
Stats
Comments
Last start finished 7th on May 18 over 390m at Warrnambool behind Aston Finniss beaten 12 lengths (22.99) in a Bottom Up - Grade 5. Capable of improvement on latest effort. Well placed and should feature.
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 | 18/05/2026 | 6 | Bottom Up - Grade 5 | $1,530.00 | Warrnambool | 390m | 0:22.99 | 0:22.15 | 0:22.08 | N/A | 8 |
| 12.3L | $23.00 |
| 2/7 | 12/05/2026 | 3 | Bottom Up - Grade 5 | $1,530.00 | Geelong | 400m | 0:23.29 | 0:23.04 | 0:22.74 | N/A | 5 |
| 3.6L | $20.00 |
| 7/7 | 09/05/2026 | 4 | Rank Limit - Grade 5 | $1,530.00 | Geelong | 400m | 0:23.27 | 0:22.70 | 0:22.46 | N/A | 4 |
| 8.2L | $61.00 |
| 6/7 | 05/05/2026 | 7 | GR 5 | $1,530.00 | Geelong | 400m | 0:23.45 | 0:22.86 | 0:22.43 | N/A | 4 |
| 8.5L | $21.00 |
| 5/7 | 28/04/2026 | 39 | Bottom Up - Grade 5 | $1,530.00 | Geelong | 400m | 0:23.51 | 0:22.84 | 0:22.77 | N/A | 8 |
| 9.8L | $41.00 |
| 7/8 | 20/03/2026 | 4 | GR 5 | $2,930.00 | Geelong | 400m | 0:23.32 | 0:22.38 | 0:22.38 | N/A | 1 |
| 13.5L | $71.00 |