Echuca Race 3 - Mal & Lorraine Keeble's Rich River Auto Body Works Maiden Pace
IZZ ROSA (1) resumes from a spell of 20 months after closing off last campaign in good form, the last run being a solid second over 2170m at Cobram. Has the benefit of a good draw. Sure to prove hard to beat on her return. ONYX (7) finished fourth last start over 1650m at Bendigo, beaten 16 metres, after a modest seventh at Cranbourne the run prior. Will enjoy a pretty soft run from this draw, with the sprint lane to play a big role. Meets a comparable field and he can figure in the finish. HOWSWEETTHESOUND (6) is in the mix following a respectable third at his most recent appearance over 1690m at Kilmore. CRESCO BELLADONNA (2) is the best of the rest after finishing fifth over 1690m at Maryborough last time out. Each way value.

Driver: Simon Turnbull
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Resumes. Ran only once last preparation running when beaten by 1.4 m finishing second behind Out Of Eden at Cobram over 2170m in a 3yo on August 21 2023 at $13. Likely to measure up.
Last Starts 14 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
2/5 | 06/04/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Kyabram | 2130m | S J Turnbull | 0 |
| 12L | $0.00 | ||
2/5 | 30/03/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Echuca | 2160m | S J Turnbull | 0 |
| 6L | $0.00 | ||
2/7 | 21/08/2023 | 106 | $7,000.00 | Cobram | 2170m | Neutral | S J Turnbull | 2:01.5 | 3 |
| 1.4L | $13.00 | |
7/10 | 07/05/2023 | - | $7,000.00 | Shepparton | 1690m | Neutral | S J Turnbull | 1:57.5 | 4 |
| 12.4L | $14.00 |

Driver: Gary Pekin
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Recent efforts have been modest. Last start 5th (Fr5) over 1690m after racing wide at Maryborough beaten 25 m by Whitehaven Beach (2:04.10) in 4yo+ MAIDEN on April 2 at $81. The run before 6th (Fr1) over 1670m at Cobram, beaten 30 m by Look Away (2:03.00) in 3yo+ MAIDEN on March 24 at $71. Can improve sharply.
Last Starts 18 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
5/9 | 02/04/2025 | 9 | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Maryborough | 1690m | Neutral | Gary Pekin | 1:58.2 | 5 |
| 26.7L | $81.00 |
6/8 | 24/03/2025 | 41 | MAIDEN | $4,000.00 | Cobram | 1670m | Neutral | Gary Pekin | 1:58.5 | 1 |
| 27.6L | $71.00 |
10/10 | 11/02/2025 | 11 | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Shepparton | 1690m | Neutral | Gary Pekin | 1:57.0 | 1 |
| 40.6L | $151.00 |
7/8 | 31/01/2025 | 3 | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Charlton | 2100m | Neutral | Gary Pekin | 2:02.4 | 6 |
| 96.1L | $61.00 |
9/10 | 28/01/2025 | 6 | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Shepparton | 1690m | Neutral | Gary Pekin | 1:59.4 | 1 |
| 35.6L | $101.00 |
5/7 | 22/01/2025 | 8 | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Maryborough | 1690m | Neutral | Gary Pekin | 2:01.7 | 5 |
| 14.0L | $41.00 |
4/5 | 15/12/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Echuca | 2130m | G C Pekin | 0 |
| 0.2L | $0.00 | ||
5/5 | 01/12/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Echuca | 2130m | G C Pekin | 0 |
| 20L | $0.00 |

Driver: Steven Lindberg
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Last start surrendered the lead and finished 7th (Fr3) over 1690m after showing early pace at Shepparton, beaten 10 m by View The Art (2:05.60) in NR 39 to 44 on April 15 at $34. At the run before game effort when 3rd (Sr2) over 1690m at Shepparton, at the bell was 7th-13.2m 2WWC beaten 5.5 m by Alta Bayamo (2:03.70) in NR 37 to 42 on April 8 at $41. Among the chances on best form.
Last Starts 5 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
7/8 | 15/04/2025 | 7 | NR 39 to 44 | $4,000.00 | Shepparton | 1690m | Neutral | S A Lindberg | 1:59.6 | 3 |
| 10.5L | $34.00 |
3/11 | 08/04/2025 | 28 | NR 37 to 42 | $4,000.00 | Shepparton | 1690m | Neutral | S A Lindberg | 1:57.8 | 2 |
| 5.4L | $41.00 |
4/5 | 30/03/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Echuca | 2160m | Gary Pekin | 0 |
| 6L | $0.00 | ||
10/11 | 11/03/2025 | 7 | NR up to 42 | $4,000.00 | Shepparton | 1690m | Neutral | S A Lindberg | 1:57.2 | 1 |
| 19.2L | $31.00 |
7/8 | 04/03/2025 | 105 | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Shepparton | 2190m | Neutral | S A Lindberg | 2:01.1 | 5 |
| 18.1L | $34.00 |
5/8 | 19/11/2024 | 7 | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Shepparton | 1690m | Neutral | S A Lindberg | 2:03.6 | 1 |
| 9.0L | $19.00 |
7/7 | 12/11/2024 | 13 | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Shepparton | 1690m | Neutral | S A Lindberg | 1:58.7 | 2 |
| 16.8L | $61.00 |
4/5 | 20/10/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Echuca | 2130m | S A Lindberg | 0 |
| 20L | $0.00 |

Driver: Mel Thackeray
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Three-year-old gelding lining up for the second time. At debut was well back in the run when 9th (Fr7) over 1690m at Shepparton beaten 21 m by Magnetic Storm (2:03.70) in 3yo MAIDEN on April 8 at $101. Not keen on his chances in this line-up.
Last Starts 12 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
9/10 | 08/04/2025 | - | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Shepparton | 1690m | Neutral | P T Salathiel | 1:57.8 | 7 |
| 21.7L | $101.00 |
3/6 | 24/03/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bendigo | 2150m | P T Salathiel | 0 |
| 41L | $0.00 |

Driver: Liam Older
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Comments
Last start 8th (Fr5) over 1650m after racing wide at Bendigo beaten 30 m by Luvn Osman (1:59.10) in MAIDEN on April 16 at $151. Before that, 5th (Fr4) over 1690m after showing early pace at Kilmore was 4th-9.88 at the bell, beaten 8 m by Sneaky Philtra (2:04.90) in 4yo+ MAIDEN on April 10 at $126. Can do much better from the same draw.
Last Starts 4 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
8/12 | 16/04/2025 | 6 | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Bendigo | 1650m | Neutral | Jack Laugher | 1:56.2 | 5 |
| 28.8L | $151.00 |
5/9 | 10/04/2025 | 8 | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Kilmore | 1690m | Neutral | Liam Older | 1:58.9 | 4 |
| 8.8L | $126.00 |
7/9 | 02/04/2025 | 24 | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Maryborough | 1690m | Neutral | Liam Older | 1:58.2 | 2 |
| 30.5L | $81.00 |
3/6 | 24/03/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bendigo | 2150m | Liam Older | 0 |
| 41L | $0.00 | ||
5/8 | 09/03/2025 | 7 | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Wangaratta | 2210m | Neutral | George Chamouras | 2:00.8 | 3 |
| 26.4L | $151.00 |
8/9 | 02/03/2025 | 377 | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Cranbourne | 1609m | Neutral | Brent Murphy | 1:59.6 | 5 |
| 30.3L | $41.00 |
2/5 | 17/02/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bendigo | 2150m | Liam Older | 0 |
| 3L | $0.00 | ||
6/6 | 19/02/2024 | 12 | $7,000.00 | Warragul | 1790m | Neutral | Jack Laugher | 1:58.1 | 4 |
| 23.5L | $26.00 | |
5/9 | 07/02/2024 | 5 | $7,000.00 | Cobram | 2170m | Neutral | Jack Laugher | 2:00.3 | 1 |
| 24.4L | $34.00 |

Driver: Austin Mifsud
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Two back was well beaten into fifth after being driven well back, behind The Art Of Success at Kilmore over 1690m in a 3yo+ MAIDEN on March 27 at $151. Then a handy effort when well beaten into third after showing early speed, behind Lombok at Kilmore over 1690m in a 4yo+ MAIDEN on April 10 at $31. Likely to be in the mix again.
Last Starts 10 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
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3/11 | 10/04/2025 | 14 | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Kilmore | 1690m | Neutral | A P Mifsud | 1:57.3 | 3 |
| 19.5L | $31.00 |
5/7 | 27/03/2025 | 165 | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Kilmore | 1690m | Neutral | A P Mifsud | 1:57.2 | 4 |
| 41.5L | $151.00 |
4/6 | 17/03/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bendigo | 2150m | Austin Mifsud | 0 |
| 3L | $0.00 | ||
2/6 | 06/03/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Kilmore | 1690m | Austin Mifsud | 0 |
| 6L | $0.00 | ||
6/9 | 13/10/2024 | 527 | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Ararat | 2195m | Neutral | Ben Xiriha | 2:04.5 | 1 |
| 16.2L | $8.00 |
6/6 | 05/05/2023 | 18 | $7,000.00 | Yarra Valley | 2150m | Neutral | R P Colquhoun | 2:03.4 | 4 |
| 19.1L | $31.00 | |
5/10 | 17/04/2023 | - | $7,000.00 | Ararat | 2195m | Neutral | R P Colquhoun | 2:01.2 | 6 |
| 23.5L | $126.00 |

Driver: Chris Alford
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Last start 4th (Fr2) over 1650m after showing early pace at Bendigo, at the bell was 6th-11.3 beaten 16 m by Soap And Bubbles (1:58.30) in 3yo MAIDEN on April 2 at $15. Before that, 7th (Fr5) over 1609m after showing early pace at Cranbourne beaten 30 m by Harley Lane (1:59.90) in MAIDEN on March 23 at $23. Better than recent form suggests.
Last Starts 18 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
4/10 | 02/04/2025 | 10 | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Bendigo | 1650m | Neutral | Chris Alford | 1:55.4 | 2 |
| 16.5L | $15.00 |
7/11 | 23/03/2025 | 7 | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Cranbourne | 1609m | Neutral | Chris Alford | 1:59.9 | 5 |
| 30.7L | $23.00 |
4/9 | 16/03/2025 | - | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Cranbourne | 2080m | W | Chris Alford | 2:00.9 | 5 |
| 24.8L | $4.40 |
1/6 | 04/03/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Melton | 2240m | Good | Chris Alford | 0 |
| 2L | $0.00 | |
5/5 | 22/02/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bacchus Marsh | 1940m | Chris Alford | 0 |
| 6L | $0.00 |

Driver: Abby Sanderson
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Last start 5th (Sr1) over 1690m at Kilmore beaten 30 m by Lombok (2:03.10) in 4yo+ MAIDEN on April 10 at $23. Before that, was well back in the run when 5th (Fr6) over 2080m at Cranbourne, beaten 45 m by Bella Louise (2:40.10) in MAIDEN on March 30 at $23. Hasn't drawn the best again but he is a major player.
Last Starts 10 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
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5/11 | 10/04/2025 | 11 | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Kilmore | 1690m | Neutral | Kevin Weidenbach | 1:57.3 | 1 |
| 28.9L | $23.00 |
5/6 | 30/03/2025 | 3 | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Cranbourne | 2080m | Neutral | Abby Sanderson | 2:03.8 | 6 |
| 42.7L | $23.00 |
7/8 | 27/03/2025 | 163 | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Kilmore | 1690m | Neutral | Abby Sanderson | 2:02.3 | 5 |
| 11.7L | $31.00 |
2/8 | 20/03/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Shepparton | 2190m | Kevin Weidenbach | 0 |
| 8L | $0.00 | ||
9/9 | 15/10/2024 | 36 | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Shepparton | 2190m | Neutral | Kevin Weidenbach | 1:59.8 | 1 |
| 216.2L | $19.00 |
0/7 | 09/09/2024 | 537 | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Yarra Valley | 2150m | Neutral | Paul Weidenbach | 1:59.5 | 6 |
| 99.0L | $71.00 |
3/4 | 29/08/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Shepparton | 2190m | P Weidenbach | 0 |
| 31L | $0.00 | ||
6/9 | 22/03/2023 | 5 | No NR | $15,000.00 | Bathurst | 1730m | Neutral | A J Turnbull | 1:57.0 | 3 |
| 26.8L | $9.00 |

Driver: Connor Clarke
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Three-year-old gelding lining up for the second time. At debut 6th (Fr1) over 2190m at Mildura beaten 60 m by Mason Dixon Line (2:44.10) in MAIDEN on March 28 at $21. Sure to be thereabouts.
Last Starts 23 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
6/10 | 28/03/2025 | - | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Mildura | 2190m | Neutral | Wayne Hill | 2:00.6 | 1 |
| 57.8L | $21.00 |
4/6 | 17/03/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Mildura | 1790m | D J Costa | 0 |
| 4.4L | $0.00 | ||
6/6 | 27/10/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Echuca | 2160m | D J Costa | 0 |
| 1L | $0.00 |

Driver: Jack Laugher
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Comments
Resuming after a layoff of 11 months. Well beaten at the end of her last preparation at this course when sixth at very big odds behind Sky City. Has been in work for a little while but after a lengthy break may need the run.
Last Starts 6 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
3/6 | 14/04/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bendigo | 2150m | C T Hildebrandt | 0 |
| 25L | $0.00 | ||
4/7 | 06/04/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Maryborough | 2190m | C Hilderbrandt | 0 |
| 5L | $0.00 | ||
7/8 | 27/03/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Shepparton | 2190m | Stephen Boyington | 0 |
| 5L | $0.00 | ||
6/7 | 20/05/2024 | 11 | $7,000.00 | Echuca | 2160m | Neutral | Jack Laugher | 2:00.5 | 2 |
| 53.4L | $151.00 | |
5/10 | 09/05/2024 | 4 | NR up to 49 | $4,500.00 | Shepparton | 2190m | Neutral | N R Jack | 2:00.4 | 1 |
| 30.2L | $16.00 |
6/10 | 05/05/2024 | 6 | $7,000.00 | Shepparton | 2190m | Neutral | S C Boyington | 2:00.1 | 3 |
| 24.1L | $81.00 | |
6/7 | 29/04/2024 | - | $7,000.00 | Yarra Valley | 2150m | Neutral | C A Alford | 1:59.1 | 1 |
| 14.9L | $41.00 |