Echuca Race 1 - Byford Equipment Easter Cup 5 April Pace
ARRAPS (6) resumes after some good form last time in, highlighted by a string of top-three finishes. Was racing in higher-graded events at the end of the last campaign so looks well placed. Has the ability to take care of this field. ENABLE ME NZ (5) has been producing some good efforts of late and gets the fitness edge on the top pick. That sees him as a big threat. WATCH IT HAPPEN (3) took advantage of the inside barrier to lead and win last start by a head at Terang. Draws to be prominent again. THE LADYBIRD NZ (1) placed from a wider barrier last start and should not have any excuses from the ace draw.

Driver: Ellen Tormey
Stats
Comments
Improved last start with a game effort despite getting well back, when 3rd (Fr6) over 2190m at Shepparton was 4th-8.24 at the bell, beaten 7 m by Miss Piggy Wiggy (2:44.90) in NR up to 38 on March 3 at $11. With even luck is a winning chance.
Last Starts 5 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/8 | 03/03/2026 | 14 | NR up to 38 | $4,000.00 | Shepparton | 2190m | Neutral | Ellen Tormey | 2:01.2 | 6 |
| 7.7L | $11.00 |
| 5/11 | 17/02/2026 | 8 | NR 38 to 43 | $4,000.00 | Shepparton | 1690m | Neutral | Ellen Tormey | 1:57.4 | 2 |
| 18.5L | $21.00 |
| 9/11 | 09/02/2026 | 6 | NR 38 to 42 | $5,000.00 | Stawell | 2180m | Neutral | Ellen Tormey | 1:59.0 | 5 |
| 38.8L | $10.00 |
| 1/10 | 03/02/2026 | 4 | NR up to 39 | $4,000.00 | Shepparton | 1690m | Neutral | Ellen Tormey | 1:59.4 | 3 |
| 3.9L | $3.50 |
| 3/12 | 30/01/2026 | 10 | NR up to 39 | $4,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Ellen Tormey | 1:59.1 | 3 |
| 9.3L | $6.00 |
| 6/10 | 20/01/2026 | 35 | NR up to 38 | $4,000.00 | Shepparton | 2190m | Neutral | Ellen Tormey | 1:59.8 | 2 |
| 27.0L | $9.50 |
| 2/4 | 11/09/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Gawler | 1800m | M M Maguire | 0 |
| 3L | $0.00 | ||
| 2/7 | 10/09/2023 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Globe Derby | 1800m | Samantha Pascoe | 0 |
| 4L | $0.00 |

Driver: Glenn Bull
Stats
Comments
Failed to impress last start; 8th (Fr4) over 2180m after showing early speed at Kilmore, at the bell was leading 0.26 beaten 21 m by Outa The Blue (2:45.80) in NR up to 45 on February 26 at $9. Showed ability the run before when she won by 2.25 m when quickly away, (Fr5) at Shepparton (2:03.80) beating Olly Odd Potts in NR up to 37 on February 17 at $3.70 at the bell was leading 2.18. Best form puts her right in this.
Last Starts 10 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/9 | 26/02/2026 | 9 | NR up to 45 | $4,000.00 | Kilmore | 2180m | Neutral | Glenn Bull | 2:02.4 | 4 |
| 21.4L | $9.00 |
| 1/11 | 17/02/2026 | 12 | NR up to 37 | $4,000.00 | Shepparton | 1690m | Neutral | Glenn Bull | 1:57.9 | 5 |
| 2.3L | $3.70 |
| 8/9 | 05/02/2026 | 6 | NR up to 47 | $4,000.00 | Ballarat | 1710m | Neutral | Glenn Bull | 1:57.8 | 3 |
| 27.9L | $7.50 |
| 12/12 | 30/01/2026 | 18 | NR up to 39 | $4,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Glenn Bull | 1:59.1 | 2 |
| 68.6L | $8.00 |
| 1/5 | 19/01/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bendigo | 2150m | Glenn Bull | 0 |
| 3L | $0.00 | ||
| 11/12 | 12/01/2026 | 11 | NR up to 49 | $4,000.00 | Maryborough | 1690m | Neutral | Glenn Bull | 1:54.7 | 1 |
| 123.3L | $13.00 |
| 9/11 | 01/01/2026 | 4 | NR up to 46 | $7,000.00 | Echuca | 1755m | Neutral | Lauren White | 1:59.2 | 3 |
| 29.3L | $4.40 |
| 5/6 | 24/11/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bendigo | 2150m | Glenn Bull | 0 |
| 1L | $0.00 |

Driver: Chris Walsh
Stats
Comments
Last start won by a head after showing early speed, (Fr1) at Terang (2:04.10) beating Easy Rolling in NR up to 42 on March 2 at $11 at the bell was leading 0.1. Can go back-to-back.
Last Starts 6 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/10 | 02/03/2026 | 7 | NR up to 42 | $6,000.00 | Terang | 1680m | Neutral | Michael Bellman | 1:58.9 | 1 |
| 0.2L | $11.00 |
| 7/8 | 23/02/2026 | 6 | NR up to 55 | $6,000.00 | Hamilton | 2160m | Neutral | Chris Walsh | 1:58.2 | 1 |
| 10.6L | $61.00 |
| 5/7 | 17/02/2026 | 4 | NR up to 39 | $3,500.00 | Mount Gambier | 1780m | Neutral | Chris Walsh | 1:59.2 | 6 |
| 26.0L | $151.00 |
| 9/10 | 13/02/2026 | 4 | NR up to 50 | $6,000.00 | Terang | 1680m | Neutral | Chris Walsh | 1:56.3 | 2 |
| 24.8L | $126.00 |
| 11/11 | 09/02/2026 | 6 | NR 38 to 42 | $5,000.00 | Stawell | 2180m | Neutral | Chris Walsh | 1:59.0 | 4 |
| 65.6L | $151.00 |
| 9/9 | 03/02/2026 | 8 | NR up to 42 | $5,000.00 | Mount Gambier | 2190m | Neutral | Rory Coverdale | 1:59.5 | 1 |
| 202.3L | $23.00 |
| 2/3 | 10/05/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bacchus Marsh | 1940m | Darren Pace | 0 |
| 5L | $0.00 | ||
| 7/8 | 29/04/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Melton | 1720m | Good | Jordan Leedham | 0 |
| 66.9L | $0.00 |

Driver: George Chamouras
Stats
Comments
Last start won on from midfield and won by 4 m as favourite after showing early speed, (Fr4) at Boort (2:24.80) beating Skadi in NR up to 39 on March 1 at $3.10 at the bell was 4th-6.2. Sure to be prominent.
Last Starts 7 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/9 | 01/03/2026 | 13 | NR up to 39 | $4,000.00 | Boort | 1900m | W | George Chamouras | 2:02.7 | 4 |
| 4.1L | $3.10 |
| 5/10 | 16/02/2026 | 26 | NR up to 45 | $4,000.00 | Charlton | 1609m | Neutral | George Chamouras | 1:55.5 | 3 |
| 9.3L | $13.00 |
| 1/7 | 09/02/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bendigo | 2150m | George Chamouras | 0 |
| 24L | $0.00 | ||
| 9/10 | 21/01/2026 | 7 | NR up to 42 | $4,000.00 | Bendigo | 2150m | Neutral | George Chamouras | 1:59.6 | 6 |
| 71.7L | $23.00 |
| 8/9 | 14/01/2026 | 16 | NR up to 42 | $4,000.00 | Bendigo | 2150m | Neutral | George Chamouras | 1:59.9 | 4 |
| 34.8L | $4.40 |
| 1/11 | 29/12/2025 | 11 | NR up to 38 | $4,000.00 | Charlton | 2100m | Neutral | George Chamouras | 1:59.1 | 5 |
| 2.2L | $4.00 |
| 3/11 | 18/12/2025 | 24 | NR up to 35 | $4,000.00 | Kilmore | 1690m | Neutral | George Chamouras | 1:58.7 | 6 |
| 5.0L | $7.50 |
| 2/6 | 08/12/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bendigo | 2150m | George Chamouras | 0 |
| 4L | $0.00 |

Driver: Donna Castles
Stats
Comments
Returns after ten weeks in the paddock. Finished off last preparation when well beaten into sixth after a quick start, behind Hurrikane Dusty at this track over 2160m in a NR up to 49 on January 1 at $6. Looks very hard to beat while fresh.
Last Starts 66 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/8 | 01/01/2026 | 9 | NR up to 49 | $7,000.00 | Echuca | 2160m | Neutral | Donna Castles | 1:59.1 | 2 |
| 32.2L | $6.00 |
| 3/8 | 23/12/2025 | 7 | NR up to 49 | $4,000.00 | Shepparton | 2190m | Neutral | Donna Castles | 2:01.9 | 2 |
| 6.1L | $1.75 |
| 2/10 | 16/12/2025 | 21 | NR 42 to 43 | $6,940.00 | Albury | 1770m | Fast | Donna Castles | 1:59.2 | 3 |
| 9.9L | $5.50 |
| 3/12 | 25/11/2025 | 14 | NR 40 to 45 | $4,000.00 | Shepparton | 1690m | Neutral | Donna Castles | 1:58.3 | 4 |
| 3.5L | $5.50 |
| 1/11 | 11/11/2025 | 7 | NR 41 to 45 | $4,000.00 | Echuca | 1755m | Neutral | Donna Castles | 1:58.1 | 2 |
| 7.3L | $4.80 |
| 3/11 | 04/11/2025 | 13 | NR up to 47 | $4,000.00 | Shepparton | 2190m | Neutral | Donna Castles | 2:00.4 | 2 |
| 7.6L | $19.00 |
| 1/6 | 07/05/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Shepparton | 2190m | A J Wilson | 0 |
| 1L | $0.00 | ||
| 5/5 | 28/04/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Echuca | 2160m | A J Wilson | 0 |
| 6L | $0.00 |

Driver: James Herbertson
Stats
Comments
Two back was well beaten into eighth behind Alpha Crucis at Cranbourne over 2080m in a NR up to 39 on February 8 at $13. Then a handy effort when beaten by 2.5 m finishing second after a quick start, behind Tex Goes Bang at Maryborough over 1690m in a NR up to 39 on February 25 at $1.60. Can win with even luck.
Last Starts 11 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/9 | 25/02/2026 | 17 | NR up to 39 | $4,000.00 | Maryborough | 1690m | Neutral | James Herbertson | 1:58.6 | 5 |
| 2.6L | $1.60 |
| 8/11 | 08/02/2026 | 9 | NR up to 39 | $4,000.00 | Cranbourne | 2080m | Neutral | Josh Duggan | 1:57.9 | 4 |
| 20.0L | $13.00 |
| 6/12 | 30/01/2026 | 16 | NR up to 39 | $4,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Josh Duggan | 1:59.1 | 6 |
| 18.7L | $41.00 |
| 8/9 | 14/01/2026 | 10 | NR up to 42 | $4,000.00 | Bendigo | 2150m | Neutral | Josh Duggan | 1:58.8 | 3 |
| 25.9L | $14.00 |
| 8/10 | 04/01/2026 | 7 | NR up to 50 | $6,000.00 | Maryborough | 2190m | Neutral | Ellen Tormey | 1:59.2 | 3 |
| 13.5L | $7.50 |
| 9/10 | 28/12/2025 | 11 | NR up to 42 | $7,000.00 | Cobram | 1670m | Neutral | Josh Duggan | 1:57.0 | 4 |
| 15.7L | $8.50 |
| 4/7 | 19/02/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bendigo | 2150m | P W Sanderson | 0 |
| 3L | $0.00 | ||
| 4/6 | 05/02/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bendigo | 2150m | R A Graham | 0 |
| 12L | $0.00 |

Driver: Chris Alford
Stats
Comments
Failed to impress last start; 7th (Sr5) over 2150m at Bendigo, at the bell was 9th-16.97 beaten 14 m by Are Weasley (2:38.40) in NR up to 42 on March 4 at $16. Showed ability the outing before when he raced just off the speed and boxed on; won by 2.5 m (Fr3) at Maryborough (2:04.50) beating Bettorsweetvictory in NR up to 39 on February 25 at $4.60 at the bell was 2nd-4.9. Can do much better.
Last Starts 4 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/12 | 04/03/2026 | 7 | NR up to 42 | $4,000.00 | Bendigo | 2150m | Neutral | Chris Alford | 1:58.5 | 5 |
| 14.6L | $16.00 |
| 1/9 | 25/02/2026 | 8 | NR up to 39 | $4,000.00 | Maryborough | 1690m | Neutral | Chris Alford | 1:58.6 | 3 |
| 2.6L | $4.60 |
| 7/11 | 17/02/2026 | 6 | NR 38 to 43 | $4,000.00 | Shepparton | 1690m | Neutral | Ross Graham | 1:57.4 | 4 |
| 41.9L | $61.00 |
| 10/11 | 11/02/2026 | 12 | NR up to 49 | $4,000.00 | Maryborough | 2190m | Neutral | Ross Graham | 2:02.3 | 4 |
| 45.7L | $71.00 |
| 8/10 | 30/01/2026 | 9 | NR 40 to 45 | $4,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Chris Alford | 1:57.3 | 1 |
| 19.4L | $11.00 |
| 7/10 | 21/01/2026 | 7 | NR up to 42 | $4,000.00 | Bendigo | 2150m | Neutral | Chris Alford | 1:59.6 | 1 |
| 27.5L | $5.50 |
| 6/6 | 06/02/2023 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bendigo | 2150m | R A Graham | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 | ||
| 5/6 | 03/10/2022 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bendigo | 2150m | S O'sullivan | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 |

Driver: Jeremy Quinlan
Stats
Comments
Tired badly when resuming on March 3 at Shepparton behind Miss Joplin over 2190m NR up to 45. Others appear better placed.
Last Starts 5 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10/10 | 03/03/2026 | 161 | NR up to 45 | $4,000.00 | Shepparton | 2190m | Neutral | Jeremy Quinlan | 2:03.4 | 6 |
| 71.8L | $151.00 |
| 7/9 | 23/09/2025 | 4 | 0-1 WIN | $6,000.00 | Mildura | 1790m | Neutral | Ryan Backhouse | 2:00.5 | 5 |
| 26.6L | $126.00 |
| 6/9 | 19/09/2025 | 7 | 0-3 WINS | $6,000.00 | Mildura | 2190m | Neutral | Brent Murphy | 2:01.1 | 4 |
| 28.6L | $81.00 |
| 8/9 | 12/09/2025 | 7 | NR 40 to 49 | $4,000.00 | Mildura | 1790m | Neutral | Luke Watson | 1:59.3 | 1 |
| 37.9L | $101.00 |
| 8/8 | 05/09/2025 | 7 | 0-1 WIN | $6,000.00 | Mildura | 1790m | Neutral | Brent Murphy | 1:59.7 | 5 |
| 26.8L | $71.00 |
| 7/8 | 29/08/2025 | 7 | 0-3 WINS | $6,000.00 | Mildura | 1790m | Neutral | Brent Murphy | 2:01.8 | 6 |
| 30.4L | $41.00 |
| 3/6 | 05/05/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bendigo | 2150m | Jack Laugher | 0 |
| 44L | $0.00 | ||
| 3/5 | 06/04/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Kyabram | 2130m | Casey Leijen | 0 |
| 22L | $0.00 |

Driver: Josh Duggan
Stats
Comments
Last start was well back in the run when 5th (Fr5) over 2190m after racing wide at Shepparton was 5th-11.82 at the bell, beaten 19 m by Miss Piggy Wiggy (2:44.90) in NR up to 38 on March 3 at $31. Two runs back 8th (Fr6) over 1690m at Shepparton beaten 45 m by Whata Optimist (2:03.30) in NR 38 to 43 on February 17 at $81. Not keen.
Last Starts 5 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/8 | 03/03/2026 | 14 | NR up to 38 | $4,000.00 | Shepparton | 2190m | Neutral | Josh Duggan | 2:01.2 | 5 |
| 19.8L | $31.00 |
| 8/11 | 17/02/2026 | 7 | NR 38 to 43 | $4,000.00 | Shepparton | 1690m | Neutral | Josh Duggan | 1:57.4 | 6 |
| 43.4L | $81.00 |
| 3/10 | 10/02/2026 | 7 | 0-1 WIN | $6,000.00 | Shepparton | 2190m | Neutral | Josh Duggan | 2:00.2 | 1 |
| 13.3L | $151.00 |
| 6/10 | 03/02/2026 | 14 | NR up to 39 | $4,000.00 | Shepparton | 1690m | Neutral | Josh Duggan | 1:59.4 | 1 |
| 18.4L | $41.00 |
| 8/9 | 20/01/2026 | 63 | NR 39 to 44 | $4,000.00 | Shepparton | 1690m | Neutral | Josh Duggan | 1:56.9 | 3 |
| 24.9L | $126.00 |
| 4/8 | 18/11/2025 | 7 | NR up to 42 | $4,000.00 | Shepparton | 1690m | Neutral | Leigh Sutton | 1:57.4 | 6 |
| 23.3L | $16.00 |
| 2/4 | 19/11/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Tamworth | 1609m | Good | R A Brown | 0 |
| 10.2L | $0.00 | |
| 1/6 | 25/06/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Tamworth | 1609m | Good | Tom Ison | 0 |
| 3.2L | $0.00 |