Echuca Race 3 - Alabar Bloodstock Pace
MUSSEL SHOALS (2) settled in the leading division then drove to the lead and kept finding only to finish a very close second last start over 1690m at Shepparton. No excuses from this advantageous draw. Tackles a similar assignment and she can take this out. EAGLE MAJOR (1) is in good form with top-five finishes at his last four starts, most recently recording a second over 2190m at Shepparton. Likely to get all the favours from this nice draw. Facing a tougher assignment but he is good enough to cope. COVERED IN GOLD (8) deserves consideration after his last-start fifth when resuming over 2080m at Cranbourne three weeks ago. KRAKEY (6) is worth some thought after his last-start sixth over 2190m at Shepparton on March 24.

Driver: Doc Wilson
Stats
Comments
Solid run when beaten by 1.5 m finishing second after being driven well back, behind Final Bow at this track over 2160m in a NR 43 to 48 on March 10 at $2.80. Then a handy effort when beaten by 6 m finishing second after being driven well back, behind Kualight at Shepparton over 2190m in a NR up to 49 on March 24 at $8. Nicely drawn and expected to measure up again.
Last Starts 12 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/12 | 24/03/2026 | 14 | NR up to 49 | $4,000.00 | Shepparton | 2190m | Neutral | Doc Wilson | 1:59.5 | 6 |
| 6.5L | $8.00 |
| 2/7 | 10/03/2026 | 9 | NR 43 to 48 | $5,000.00 | Echuca | 2160m | Neutral | Donna Castles | 1:59.7 | 5 |
| 1.5L | $2.80 |
| 2/8 | 01/03/2026 | 12 | NR 45 to 49 | $7,000.00 | Boort | 1900m | W | Donna Castles | 2:01.9 | 1 |
| 0.1L | $3.70 |
| 3/9 | 17/02/2026 | 11 | NR 44 to 49 | $4,000.00 | Shepparton | 2190m | Neutral | Doc Wilson | 1:59.7 | 6 |
| 19.3L | $14.00 |
| 8/10 | 06/02/2026 | 67 | NR up to 50 | $6,000.00 | Bendigo | 1650m | Neutral | Doc Wilson | 1:57.6 | 1 |
| 15.7L | $41.00 |
| 11/12 | 01/12/2025 | 6 | NR 49 to 54 | $6,000.00 | Maryborough | 1690m | Neutral | Doc Wilson | 1:56.7 | 3 |
| 19.3L | $10.00 |
| 5/6 | 21/08/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Shepparton | 2190m | Doc Wilson | 0 |
| 3L | $0.00 | ||
| 1/7 | 07/08/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Shepparton | 2190m | Doc Wilson | 0 |
| 12L | $0.00 |

Driver: Donna Castles
Stats
Comments
Improved last start with a game effort when 2nd (Fr4) over 1690m after showing early speed at Shepparton, at the bell was leading 1.24 beaten a nose by Roam (2:02.30) in NR 47 to 50 on March 17 at $3.40. With further improvement can go one better.
Last Starts 19 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/10 | 17/03/2026 | 9 | NR 47 to 50 | $6,000.00 | Shepparton | 1690m | Neutral | Donna Castles | 1:56.5 | 4 |
| 0.1L | $3.40 |
| 8/11 | 08/03/2026 | 5 | NR up to 51 | $8,000.00 | Shepparton | 2190m | Neutral | Donna Castles | 1:57.2 | 2 |
| 29.5L | $19.00 |
| 3/8 | 03/03/2026 | 11 | NR up to 51 | $6,000.00 | Shepparton | 2190m | Neutral | Donna Castles | 1:59.9 | 6 |
| 5.1L | $8.50 |
| 8/10 | 20/02/2026 | 14 | NR up to 50 | $8,000.00 | Bendigo | 1650m | Neutral | Donna Castles | 1:55.2 | 6 |
| 11.8L | $9.00 |
| 6/8 | 06/02/2026 | 31 | NR 50 to 55 | $6,000.00 | Bendigo | 1650m | Neutral | Donna Castles | 1:55.3 | 1 |
| 15.2L | $8.00 |
| 9/11 | 06/01/2026 | 21 | NR up to 55 | $6,000.00 | Shepparton | 1690m | Neutral | Donna Castles | 1:55.6 | 4 |
| 14.4L | $10.00 |
| 2/5 | 02/01/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Shepparton | 2190m | Doc Wilson | 0 |
| 30L | $0.00 | ||
| 5/7 | 31/10/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Shepparton | 2190m | A J Wilson | 0 |
| 1L | $0.00 |

Driver: George Chamouras
Stats
Comments
Last start by a head when driven back in the field, (Fr6) held up early, at Kilmore (2:44.90) beating Theroux in NR up to 40 on March 12 at $9 at the bell was 4th-6.87. One to consider.
Last Starts 24 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/9 | 12/03/2026 | 4 | NR up to 40 | $4,000.00 | Kilmore | 2180m | Neutral | Corey Bell | 2:01.8 | 6 |
| 0.2L | $9.00 |
| 5/8 | 08/03/2026 | 5 | NR up to 45 | $7,000.00 | Shepparton | 2190m | Neutral | George Chamouras | 2:00.1 | 3 |
| 7.3L | $21.00 |
| 3/10 | 03/03/2026 | 5 | NR up to 45 | $4,000.00 | Shepparton | 2190m | Neutral | George Chamouras | 2:03.4 | 4 |
| 9.1L | $8.00 |
| 6/9 | 26/02/2026 | 7 | NR up to 45 | $4,000.00 | Kilmore | 2180m | Neutral | Corey Bell | 2:02.4 | 2 |
| 8.9L | $15.00 |
| 7/9 | 19/02/2026 | 9 | NR up to 42 | $4,000.00 | Ballarat | 2200m | Neutral | Corey Bell | 1:59.8 | 6 |
| 38.5L | $8.00 |
| 1/10 | 10/02/2026 | 7 | NR up to 39 | $4,000.00 | Shepparton | 2190m | Neutral | Corey Bell | 1:59.6 | 6 |
| 11.3L | $7.00 |
| 1/6 | 06/05/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bendigo | 2150m | A J Logie | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 | ||
| 3/7 | 18/07/2023 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Kilmore | 2180m | Alannah Logie | 0 |
| 9L | $0.00 |

Driver: Ryan Sanderson
Stats
Comments
Going well. Last start on from midfield and won by 4.5 m (Fr5) at Ararat (2:45.10) beating Famous Label in NR 39 to 45 on March 23 at $11 at the bell was 3rd-3.8. Right in this.
Last Starts 13 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/9 | 23/03/2026 | 15 | NR 39 to 45 | $4,000.00 | Ararat | 2195m | Neutral | Ewa Justice | 2:01.0 | 5 |
| 4.3L | $11.00 |
| 3/8 | 08/03/2026 | 5 | NR up to 45 | $7,000.00 | Shepparton | 2190m | Neutral | Chris Svanosio | 2:00.1 | 3 |
| 6.7L | $7.50 |
| 4/10 | 03/03/2026 | 14 | NR up to 45 | $4,000.00 | Shepparton | 2190m | Neutral | Ryan Sanderson | 2:03.4 | 2 |
| 9.8L | $2.50 |
| 1/9 | 17/02/2026 | 15 | NR up to 45 | $4,000.00 | Shepparton | 2190m | Neutral | Ryan Sanderson | 2:01.1 | 4 |
| 0.2L | $5.50 |
| 2/10 | 02/02/2026 | 13 | NR 36 to 40 | $4,000.00 | Charlton | 2100m | Neutral | Ryan Sanderson | 1:59.2 | 6 |
| 1.1L | $19.00 |
| 5/9 | 20/01/2026 | 12 | NR 39 to 44 | $4,000.00 | Shepparton | 1690m | Neutral | Ewa Justice | 1:56.9 | 2 |
| 17.3L | $10.00 |
| 5/7 | 08/11/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bacchus Marsh | 1940m | Ewa Justice | 0 |
| 4L | $0.00 | ||
| 3/7 | 20/10/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Geelong | 2100m | Chris Romanidis | 0 |
| 8L | $0.00 |

Driver: Gary Pekin
Stats
Comments
Failed to impress last start; was driven from back in the field when 6th (Fr7) over 2190m at Shepparton was 10th-14.95 at the bell, beaten 16 m by Kualight (2:42.60) in NR up to 49 on March 24 at $101. Showed ability the outing before when it posted a big 7 m win (Fr3) at Shepparton (2:03.20) beating Home And Dry in NR up to 45 on March 8 at $5. Among the main chances.
Last Starts 12 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/12 | 24/03/2026 | 16 | NR up to 49 | $4,000.00 | Shepparton | 2190m | Neutral | Gary Pekin | 1:59.5 | 7 |
| 16.2L | $101.00 |
| 1/7 | 08/03/2026 | 11 | NR up to 45 | $4,000.00 | Shepparton | 1690m | Neutral | Gary Pekin | 1:57.3 | 3 |
| 7.3L | $5.00 |
| 5/10 | 25/02/2026 | 9 | NR up to 49 | $4,000.00 | Maryborough | 1690m | Neutral | Gary Pekin | 1:58.1 | 1 |
| 12.9L | $31.00 |
| 4/8 | 16/02/2026 | 6 | NR 41 to 45 | $4,000.00 | Charlton | 1609m | Neutral | Gary Pekin | 1:55.5 | 3 |
| 6.7L | $15.00 |
| 5/9 | 10/02/2026 | 11 | NR 40 to 46 | $4,000.00 | Shepparton | 1690m | Neutral | Gary Pekin | 1:57.4 | 6 |
| 13.5L | $61.00 |
| 7/9 | 30/01/2026 | 11 | NR 40 to 45 | $4,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Gary Pekin | 1:58.2 | 2 |
| 16.3L | $21.00 |
| 6/7 | 03/06/2021 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Shepparton | 2190m | C O'donoghue | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 | ||
| 3/6 | 27/05/2021 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Shepparton | 2190m | C O'donoghue | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 |

Driver: Damian Wilson
Stats
Comments
Last start 6th (Fr2) over 2190m at Shepparton beaten 21 m by Elated (2:41.50) in NR up to 55 on March 24 at $8. Before that, 4th (Fr1) over 1690m at Shepparton, at the bell was 5th-8.01 beaten 3.5 m by Roam (2:02.30) in NR 47 to 50 on March 17 at $2.60. Leading contender on best form.
Last Starts 12 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/7 | 24/03/2026 | 7 | NR up to 55 | $8,000.00 | Shepparton | 2190m | Neutral | Grace Bilney | 1:58.7 | 2 |
| 21.6L | $8.00 |
| 4/10 | 17/03/2026 | 9 | NR 47 to 50 | $6,000.00 | Shepparton | 1690m | Neutral | Damian Wilson | 1:56.5 | 1 |
| 3.7L | $2.60 |
| 3/11 | 08/03/2026 | 5 | NR up to 51 | $8,000.00 | Shepparton | 2190m | Neutral | Damian Wilson | 1:57.2 | 1 |
| 15.0L | $4.60 |
| 2/8 | 03/03/2026 | 14 | NR up to 51 | $6,000.00 | Shepparton | 2190m | Neutral | Damian Wilson | 1:59.9 | 5 |
| 0.3L | $4.80 |
| 4/9 | 17/02/2026 | 7 | NR up to 50 | $8,000.00 | Shepparton | 1690m | Neutral | Ky Bloomfield | 1:58.4 | 5 |
| 10.3L | $1.60 |
| 2/11 | 10/02/2026 | 7 | NR 47 to 51 | $6,000.00 | Shepparton | 1690m | Neutral | Damian Wilson | 1:56.8 | 4 |
| 0.1L | $4.20 |
| 1/6 | 03/07/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Shepparton | 2190m | Damian Wilson | 0 |
| 5L | $0.00 | ||
| 1/8 | 17/04/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Shepparton | 2190m | Damian Wilson | 0 |
| 5L | $0.00 |

Driver: Ellen Tormey
Stats
Comments
Returns from the paddock. At the latest first-up run 2nd (Sr2) over 2210m at Wangaratta, beaten 2.5 m by Watermain Lady (2:45.90) in MAIDEN on March 9 2025 at $15. Maybe later.
Last Starts 7 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/5 | 29/03/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Echuca | 2160m | Danielle Hill | 0 |
| 8L | $0.00 | ||
| 3/5 | 19/03/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Shepparton | 2190m | Danielle Hill | 0 |
| 20L | $0.00 | ||
| 11/12 | 29/04/2025 | 7 | NR 45 to 51 | $6,000.00 | Shepparton | 1690m | Neutral | Laura Wilson | 1:57.4 | 5 |
| 25.6L | $151.00 |
| 8/8 | 22/04/2025 | 7 | 0-1 WIN | $6,000.00 | Shepparton | 2190m | Neutral | Laura Wilson | 2:02.2 | 1 |
| 19.6L | $41.00 |
| 6/6 | 15/04/2025 | 13 | NR 45 to 51 | $6,000.00 | Shepparton | 2190m | Neutral | Laura Wilson | 1:59.5 | 6 |
| 30.4L | $34.00 |
| 10/11 | 02/04/2025 | 9 | NR 50 to 55 | $6,000.00 | Bendigo | 2150m | Neutral | Laura Wilson | 1:57.4 | 1 |
| 27.6L | $41.00 |
| 1/8 | 24/03/2025 | 6 | MAIDEN | $4,000.00 | Cobram | 1670m | Neutral | Laura Wilson | 1:58.5 | 2 |
| 11.5L | $1.75 |
| 5/10 | 18/03/2025 | 9 | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Shepparton | 1690m | Neutral | Kevin Weidenbach | 1:58.2 | 3 |
| 11.1L | $8.00 |

Driver: Taylor Youl
Stats
Comments
Resumed when beaten 15 m fifth behind Muselet at Cranbourne over 2080m in a NR 45 to 50 on April 3. Capable of taking this out.
Last Starts 2 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/6 | 03/04/2026 | 18 | NR 45 to 50 | $6,000.00 | Cranbourne | 2080m | Neutral | Taylor Youl | 1:58.4 | 6 |
| 15.1L | $3.60 |
| 10/11 | 16/03/2026 | 110 | 10 0K | $8,000.00 | Maryborough | 2190m | Neutral | Taylor Youl | 1:59.2 | 6 |
| 31.1L | $2.80 |
| 3/9 | 26/11/2025 | 13 | No NR | $6,000.00 | Bendigo | 2150m | Neutral | Taylor Youl | 1:57.5 | 1 |
| 19.7L | $6.50 |
| 6/10 | 13/11/2025 | 7 | NR up to 45 | $9,790.00 | Penrith | 2125m | Neutral | B P Portelli | 1:57.7 | 4 |
| 16.2L | $7.00 |
| 3/10 | 06/11/2025 | 7 | NR up to 48 | $9,790.00 | Penrith | 1720m | Neutral | B P Portelli | 1:58.1 | 2 |
| 0.2L | $10.00 |
| 2/10 | 30/10/2025 | 7 | NR up to 45 | $9,790.00 | Penrith | 1720m | Neutral | B P Portelli | 1:57.7 | 2 |
| 0.1L | $14.00 |
| 4/10 | 23/10/2025 | 14 | NR up to 55 | $9,790.00 | Penrith | 1720m | Neutral | B P Portelli | 1:56.9 | 3 |
| 15.4L | $23.00 |
| 2/4 | 31/08/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Cranbourne | 1609m | James Herbertson | 0 |
| 2L | $0.00 | ||
| 2/4 | 10/08/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Cranbourne | 1609m | Taylor Youl | 0 |
| 0.3L | $0.00 |

Driver: Nathan Jack
Stats
Comments
Last start 7th (Fr7) over 2150m after being wide early at Bendigo well beaten by Maxbeca (2:38.00) in 0-1 WIN on April 1 at $61. Two runs back broke in score up and was out of position at the start 7th (Sr1) over 1690m at Kilmore, beaten 60 m by Allgood Vinnie (2:04.50) in NR up to 45 on March 26 at $41. Would prefer to see a return to form before recommending.
Last Starts 4 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/7 | 01/04/2026 | 6 | 0-1 WIN | $6,000.00 | Bendigo | 2150m | Neutral | Nathan Jack | 1:58.3 | 7 |
| 204.2L | $61.00 |
| 7/9 | 26/03/2026 | 8 | NR up to 45 | $4,000.00 | Kilmore | 1690m | W | Nathan Jack | 1:58.6 | 1 |
| 58.4L | $41.00 |
| 1/12 | 18/03/2026 | 29 | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Bendigo | 1650m | Neutral | Nathan Jack | 1:56.7 | 5 |
| 0.2L | $3.00 |
| 10/10 | 17/02/2026 | 11 | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Shepparton | 2190m | Neutral | Nathan Jack | 2:01.0 | 1 |
| 69.1L | $4.40 |
| 2/11 | 06/02/2026 | 17 | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Bendigo | 2150m | Neutral | Jack Laugher | 1:59.1 | 1 |
| 2.1L | $4.40 |
| 4/8 | 20/01/2026 | 6 | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Shepparton | 2190m | Neutral | Chris Alford | 2:01.2 | 2 |
| 5.0L | $1.90 |
| 3/7 | 14/01/2026 | 13 | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Bendigo | 2150m | Neutral | Chris Alford | 2:02.1 | 4 |
| 1.6L | $15.00 |
| 5/6 | 26/10/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Echuca | 2160m | N P Tyndall | 0 |
| 10L | $0.00 | ||
| 2/5 | 19/10/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Kyabram | 2130m | N P Tyndall | 0 |
| 20L | $0.00 |

Driver: James Herbertson
Stats
Comments
Didn't do much last time out, was driven from back in the field when 6th (Fr7) over 2240m after racing wide at Swan Hill, beaten 55 m by Ozzie Pearl (2:45.60) in 0-1 WIN on March 31 at $7.50. Before that was well back in the run when 7th (Fr2) over 1900m at Boort beaten 55 m by Classact (2:23.90) in NR 45 to 49 on March 1 at $26. Hard to have on those efforts.
Last Starts 5 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/8 | 31/03/2026 | 30 | 0-1 WIN | $6,000.00 | Swan Hill | 2240m | Neutral | James Herbertson | 1:59.0 | 7 |
| 57.1L | $7.50 |
| 7/8 | 01/03/2026 | 19 | NR 45 to 49 | $7,000.00 | Boort | 1900m | W | Tina Ridis | 2:01.9 | 2 |
| 54.3L | $26.00 |
| 10/11 | 10/02/2026 | 8 | NR 47 to 51 | $6,000.00 | Shepparton | 1690m | Neutral | George Chamouras | 1:56.8 | 6 |
| 67.9L | $151.00 |
| 7/8 | 02/02/2026 | 20 | NR 46 to 50 | $6,000.00 | Charlton | 1609m | Neutral | George Chamouras | 1:57.7 | 2 |
| 17.1L | $71.00 |
| 7/10 | 13/01/2026 | 7 | NR 45 to 49 | $5,000.00 | Swan Hill | 1750m | Neutral | George Chamouras | 1:56.2 | 1 |
| 17.6L | $26.00 |
| 6/11 | 06/01/2026 | 240 | 0-1 WIN | $6,000.00 | Shepparton | 2190m | Neutral | George Chamouras | 2:00.8 | 1 |
| 38.8L | $81.00 |
| 5/9 | 22/12/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bendigo | 2150m | Shaun O'sullivan | 0 |
| 1L | $0.00 | ||
| 6/6 | 08/12/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bendigo | 2150m | George Chamouras | 0 |
| 1L | $0.00 |