Echuca Race 2 - Echuca Cup 1st Jan 2027 Trot
ALDEBARAN MISTIQUE (6) produced another strong performance last time when she came from the back row for second at Shepparton. Looks close to a win and gets her chance returning to the front row. ALDEBARAN MARCUS (7) has been close to the mark of late and again performed well at the most recent appearance, making up ground for third at Shepparton. Can travel in a nice spot from this draw and wait on the sprint lane if necessary. Two-time winner at this shorter distance so is a leading hope. KALARNEY PRINCE (4) didn't do a bad job when fourth after racing parked last time out and was a Kilmore winner last month. PATNWILL (3) led to win three back at Shepparton so can be prominent from this draw.

Driver: Josh Duggan
Stats
Comments
Returns from the paddock. At the latest first-up run surrendered the lead and finished 6th (Fr1) over 1650m at Bendigo, beaten 18 m by The Fashionista (2:08.50) in 3yo on August 20 2025 at $12. Might need this run.
Last Starts 131 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10/12 | 26/06/2026 | 9 | 10 0K | $14,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Josh Duggan | 2:01.5 | 2 |
| 73.4L | $126.00 |
| 5/8 | 17/06/2026 | 7 | 10 0K | $8,000.00 | Maryborough | 2190m | Neutral | Rodney Petroff | 2:04.1 | 2 |
| 7.1L | $8.50 |
| 5/10 | 10/06/2026 | 8 | 10 0K | $8,000.00 | Bendigo | 2150m | Neutral | Josh Duggan | 2:02.1 | 1 |
| 21.4L | $23.00 |
| 2/6 | 02/06/2026 | 12 | NR up to 45 | $4,000.00 | Shepparton | 2190m | W | Josh Duggan | 2:03.5 | 4 |
| 1.9L | $11.00 |
| 4/9 | 21/05/2026 | 8 | NR 42 to 46 | $4,000.00 | Kilmore | 2180m | Neutral | Josh Duggan | 2:07.5 | 6 |
| 7.6L | $34.00 |
| 3/6 | 13/05/2026 | 7 | NR 43 to 47 | $4,000.00 | Bendigo | 1650m | Neutral | Josh Duggan | 1:58.4 | 1 |
| 17.1L | $11.00 |
| 3/7 | 02/02/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bendigo | 2150m | Josh Duggan | 0 |
| 55L | $0.00 | ||
| 5/6 | 21/07/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bendigo | 2150m | C M Mcswain | 0 |
| 4L | $0.00 |

Driver: Gary Pekin
Stats
Comments
Last start 7th (Fr2) over 1690m at Maryborough, at the bell was 5th-8.5 beaten 5 m by Massif Central (2:07.30) on October 30 at $18. Two runs back 8th (Fr1) over 2190m at Maryborough was 7th-11.8 at the bell, beaten 11 m by The Chook (2:46.20) on October 12 at $61. Not doing enough.
Last Starts 5 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/10 | 30/10/2026 | 18 | NR 42 to 45 | $5,000.00 | Maryborough | 1690m | Neutral | Gary Pekin | 2:01.2 | 2 |
| 5.1L | $18.00 |
| 8/10 | 12/10/2026 | 6 | NR 43 to 48 | $5,000.00 | Maryborough | 2190m | Neutral | Gary Pekin | 2:02.1 | 1 |
| 11.0L | $61.00 |
| 2/6 | 06/10/2026 | 14 | NR up to 50 | $8,000.00 | Shepparton | 1690m | Neutral | Corey O'donoghue | 2:04.2 | 4 |
| 2.8L | $4.33 |
| 4/10 | 22/09/2026 | 6 | NR up to 49 | $5,000.00 | Echuca | 1755m | Neutral | Mark Pitt | 2:03.3 | 5 |
| 6.4L | $9.00 |
| 5/7 | 16/09/2026 | 9 | NR up to 49 | $5,000.00 | Ballarat | 1710m | Neutral | Gary Pekin | 1:59.6 | 1 |
| 27.3L | $17.00 |
| 9/10 | 07/09/2026 | 34 | NR up to 50 | $6,000.00 | Maryborough | 1690m | Neutral | Gary Pekin | 1:59.3 | 4 |
| 67.7L | $34.00 |
| 5/10 | 04/08/2026 | 63 | No NR | $6,000.00 | Shepparton | 2190m | Neutral | Gary Pekin | 2:04.6 | 0 |
| 26.6L | $34.00 |
| 2/7 | 26/07/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Echuca | 2160m | Good | Robert Jr Woods | 0 |
| 1.5L | $0.00 | |
| 3/6 | 19/07/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Kyabram | 2130m | Robert Jr Woods | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 |

Driver: Ashley Manton
Stats
Comments
Last start surrendered the lead and finished 6th (Fr4) over 1690m after showing early speed at Kilmore was 3rd-5.47 at the bell, beaten 18 m by Our Tinka Belle (2:06.60) on October 27 at $34. Before that, surrendered the lead and finished 6th (Fr2) over 1690m after showing early pace at Kilmore beaten 22 m by Keayang Minnesota (2:07.60) on October 14 at $13. Draws for a good showing.
Last Starts 8 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/10 | 27/10/2026 | 13 | NR up to 49 | $5,000.00 | Kilmore | 1690m | Neutral | Ashley Manton | 2:00.6 | 4 |
| 18.2L | $34.00 |
| 6/10 | 14/10/2026 | 8 | NR up to 49 | $5,000.00 | Kilmore | 1690m | Good | Ashley Manton | 2:01.5 | 2 |
| 22.6L | $13.00 |
| 1/6 | 06/10/2026 | 12 | NR up to 50 | $8,000.00 | Shepparton | 1690m | Neutral | Stacie Carbone | 2:04.2 | 1 |
| 2.8L | $7.50 |
| 9/9 | 24/09/2026 | 7 | NR up to 42 | $5,000.00 | Kilmore | 2180m | Neutral | Ashley Manton | 2:03.3 | 3 |
| 52.4L | $13.00 |
| 7/9 | 17/09/2026 | 7 | NR 39 to 43 | $5,000.00 | Kilmore | 1690m | Neutral | Daniel Mannix | 2:01.0 | 1 |
| 36.9L | $34.00 |
| 6/8 | 10/09/2026 | 21 | NR up to 49 | $5,000.00 | Kilmore | 1690m | Neutral | Daniel Mannix | 2:03.5 | 5 |
| 30.6L | $19.00 |
| 2/3 | 19/05/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Kilmore | 2180m | Daniel Mannix | 0 |
| 10L | $0.00 | ||
| 5/6 | 10/11/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bendigo | 2150m | Daniel Mannix | 0 |
| 8L | $0.00 |

Driver: Abby Sanderson
Stats
Comments
Last start 4th (Fr2) over 2190m at Shepparton was 2nd-3.28 at the bell, beaten 11 m by Aldebaran Denbay (2:46.70) on October 28 at $21. Before that, 5th (Fr2) over 2190m at Shepparton beaten 50 m by Waikare Adrienna (2:43.50) on October 20 at $41. Can make an impact.
Last Starts 7 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/9 | 28/10/2026 | 8 | NR up to 49 | $5,000.00 | Shepparton | 2190m | Neutral | Abby Sanderson | 2:02.5 | 2 |
| 11.6L | $21.00 |
| 5/7 | 20/10/2026 | 6 | NR up to 50 | $6,000.00 | Shepparton | 2190m | Neutral | Abby Sanderson | 2:00.2 | 2 |
| 51.3L | $41.00 |
| 10/10 | 14/10/2026 | 6 | NR up to 49 | $5,000.00 | Kilmore | 1690m | Good | Abby Sanderson | 2:01.5 | 4 |
| 32.6L | $14.00 |
| 1/10 | 08/10/2026 | 6 | NR up to 45 | $5,000.00 | Kilmore | 2180m | Neutral | Ewa Justice | 2:02.0 | 2 |
| 12.6L | $8.50 |
| 6/6 | 02/10/2026 | 8 | NR up to 42 | $5,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | R | Abby Sanderson | 2:02.7 | 1 |
| 36.3L | $23.00 |
| 6/9 | 24/09/2026 | 2 | NR up to 42 | $5,000.00 | Kilmore | 2180m | Neutral | Ewa Justice | 2:03.3 | 1 |
| 18.4L | $4.60 |
| 1/7 | 19/02/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Shepparton | 2190m | Abby Sanderson | 0 |
| 0.2L | $0.00 | ||
| 1/6 | 09/12/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Shepparton | 2190m | Kylie Sugars | 0 |
| 8L | $0.00 |

Driver: Neil McCallum
Stats
Comments
Last start 5th (Sr1) over 2190m at Shepparton beaten 20 m by Aldebaran Denbay (2:46.70) on October 28 at $17. Before that, was well back in the run when 5th (Fr4) over 2190m at Shepparton, beaten 30 m by Abbie (2:46.70) on October 20 at $18. Can play a role.
Last Starts 7 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/9 | 28/10/2026 | 8 | NR up to 49 | $5,000.00 | Shepparton | 2190m | Neutral | Neil Mccallum | 2:02.5 | 1 |
| 20.5L | $17.00 |
| 5/8 | 20/10/2026 | 6 | NR up to 50 | $6,000.00 | Shepparton | 2190m | Neutral | Neil Mccallum | 2:02.5 | 4 |
| 30.1L | $18.00 |
| 9/10 | 14/10/2026 | 6 | NR up to 59 | $6,000.00 | Kilmore | 1690m | Good | Neil Mccallum | 1:59.4 | 1 |
| 39.4L | $21.00 |
| 2/10 | 08/10/2026 | 6 | 0-1 WIN | $6,000.00 | Kilmore | 1690m | Neutral | Neil Mccallum | 2:00.2 | 7 |
| 18.6L | $71.00 |
| 4/9 | 02/10/2026 | 10 | NR 50 to 55 | $6,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | R | Neil Mccallum | 2:01.0 | 2 |
| 16.6L | $34.00 |
| 5/10 | 22/09/2026 | 5 | NR up to 49 | $5,000.00 | Echuca | 1755m | Neutral | Neil Mccallum | 2:03.3 | 2 |
| 7.8L | $11.00 |
| 1/2 | 03/09/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Kilmore | 2150m | Good | Neil Mccallum | 0 |
| 0.2L | $0.00 | |
| 3/4 | 23/03/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bendigo | 2150m | Neil Mccallum | 0 |
| 6L | $0.00 |

Driver: Donna Castles
Stats
Comments
Two back was well beaten into fourth after a quick start, behind Abbie at Shepparton over 2190m on October 20 at $5. Then a handy effort when beaten by 7 m finishing second behind Aldebaran Denbay at Shepparton over 2190m on October 28 at $6. Looks close to a win.
Last Starts 7 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/9 | 28/10/2026 | 8 | NR up to 49 | $5,000.00 | Shepparton | 2190m | Neutral | Donna Castles | 2:02.5 | 2 |
| 7.4L | $6.00 |
| 4/8 | 20/10/2026 | 12 | NR up to 50 | $6,000.00 | Shepparton | 2190m | Neutral | Donna Castles | 2:02.5 | 3 |
| 15.7L | $5.00 |
| 5/10 | 08/10/2026 | 14 | 0-1 WIN | $6,000.00 | Kilmore | 1690m | Neutral | Donna Castles | 2:00.2 | 6 |
| 24.4L | $21.00 |
| 2/10 | 24/09/2026 | 30 | Mares No NR | $15,000.00 | Kilmore | 2180m | Neutral | Donna Castles | 2:00.3 | 3 |
| 17.6L | $31.00 |
| 6/10 | 25/08/2026 | 19 | NR up to 49 | $5,000.00 | Shepparton | 2190m | Neutral | Donna Castles | 2:03.8 | 3 |
| 17.1L | $23.00 |
| 10/10 | 06/08/2026 | 7 | 0-1 WIN | $6,000.00 | Kilmore | 2180m | Neutral | Donna Castles | 2:05.3 | 3 |
| 108.9L | $9.00 |
| 3/6 | 25/06/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Shepparton | 1690m | Donna Castles | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 | ||
| 2/4 | 07/06/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Kyabram | 2130m | Donna Castles | 0 |
| 10L | $0.00 |

Driver: Damian Wilson
Stats
Comments
Two back was beaten by 7 m finishing third after a quick start, behind Snickers Express at Maryborough over 1690m on October 25 at $9.50. Then a handy effort when well beaten into third after being driven well back, behind Aldebaran Denbay at Shepparton over 2190m on October 28 at $10. Strong claims.
Last Starts 7 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/9 | 28/10/2026 | 3 | NR up to 49 | $5,000.00 | Shepparton | 2190m | Neutral | Damian Wilson | 2:02.5 | 5 |
| 11.3L | $10.00 |
| 3/10 | 25/10/2026 | 11 | NR 45 to 49 | $5,000.00 | Maryborough | 1690m | R | Damian Wilson | 2:02.1 | 3 |
| 7.5L | $9.50 |
| 4/10 | 14/10/2026 | 34 | NR up to 49 | $5,000.00 | Kilmore | 1690m | Good | Damian Wilson | 2:01.5 | 6 |
| 17.1L | $14.00 |
| 3/8 | 10/09/2026 | 9 | NR up to 49 | $5,000.00 | Kilmore | 1690m | Neutral | Damian Wilson | 2:03.4 | 6 |
| 1.8L | $5.00 |
| 7/10 | 01/09/2026 | 7 | NR up to 49 | $6,000.00 | Shepparton | 1690m | Neutral | Damian Wilson | 1:58.1 | 2 |
| 20.9L | $13.00 |
| 4/10 | 25/08/2026 | 7 | NR up to 49 | $5,000.00 | Shepparton | 2190m | Neutral | Damian Wilson | 2:03.8 | 4 |
| 12.7L | $8.50 |
| 1/6 | 19/07/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Kyabram | 2130m | C M Belot | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 | ||
| 4/6 | 09/07/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Shepparton | 2190m | Damian Wilson | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 |

Driver: Doc Wilson
Stats
Comments
Last start broke in score up and was out of position at the start 7th (Fr3) over 2190m at Shepparton beaten 22 m by Aldebaran Denbay (2:46.70) on October 28 at $101. Two runs back 7th (Fr5) over 1690m after showing early speed at Kilmore, beaten 22 m by Keayang Minnesota (2:07.60) on October 14 at $23. Needs to lift.
Last Starts 7 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/9 | 28/10/2026 | 14 | NR up to 49 | $5,000.00 | Shepparton | 2190m | Neutral | Doc Wilson | 2:02.5 | 3 |
| 22.5L | $101.00 |
| 7/10 | 14/10/2026 | 51 | NR up to 49 | $5,000.00 | Kilmore | 1690m | Good | Donna Castles | 2:01.5 | 5 |
| 22.9L | $23.00 |
| 3/10 | 24/08/2026 | 20 | NR 39 to 43 | $5,000.00 | Maryborough | 2190m | Neutral | Donna Castles | 2:04.3 | 3 |
| 7.1L | $6.00 |
| 8/10 | 04/08/2026 | 19 | No NR | $6,000.00 | Shepparton | 2190m | Neutral | Doc Wilson | 2:04.6 | 0 |
| 50.1L | $19.00 |
| 9/10 | 16/07/2026 | 93 | NR up to 45 | $5,000.00 | Kilmore | 2180m | Neutral | Donna Castles | 2:05.6 | 4 |
| 29.3L | $3.20 |
| 3/4 | 25/06/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Shepparton | 2190m | Donna Castles | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 | ||
| 8/8 | 14/04/2026 | 9 | NR up to 50 | $6,000.00 | Shepparton | 2190m | Neutral | Donna Castles | 2:04.6 | 7 |
| 13.5L | $12.00 |
| 8/8 | 09/04/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Shepparton | 2190m | A J Wilson | 0 |
| 10L | $0.00 |

Driver: Jodi Quinlan
Stats
Comments
Last start 2nd (Sr3) over 2190m at Maryborough, at the bell was 4th-10 beaten a head by Happy Escape (2:48.80) on October 30 at $23. Two runs back 8th (Sr1) over 1690m at Shepparton well beaten by Suzys Dream (2:09.20) on October 20 at $9. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/10 | 30/10/2026 | 10 | NR 38 to 41 | $5,000.00 | Maryborough | 2190m | Neutral | Jodi Quinlan | 2:04.1 | 3 |
| 0.2L | $23.00 |
| 8/8 | 20/10/2026 | 7 | NR up to 40 | $5,000.00 | Shepparton | 1690m | Neutral | Tayla French | 2:03.0 | 1 |
| 98.8L | $9.00 |
| 9/9 | 13/10/2026 | 7 | No NR | $5,000.00 | Mount Gambier | 2190m | Neutral | Hannah Parish | 2:08.2 | 0 |
| 44.3L | $21.00 |
| 1/4 | 10/10/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bacchus Marsh | 1940m | Good | Jodi Quinlan | 0 |
| 8L | $0.00 | |
| 6/6 | 06/10/2026 | 22 | NR up to 50 | $8,000.00 | Shepparton | 1690m | Neutral | Hannah Parish | 2:04.2 | 2 |
| 247.2L | $11.00 |
| 7/8 | 14/09/2026 | 7 | NR up to 43 | $5,000.00 | Gawler | 2070m | Fast | Samantha Hill | 2:01.2 | 1 |
| 87.1L | $26.00 |
| 9/9 | 07/09/2026 | 6 | NR up to 43 | $3,500.00 | Globe Derby | 2230m | Neutral | Samantha Hill | 2:03.2 | 0 |
| 114.7L | $11.00 |
| 1/4 | 01/09/2026 | 16 | No NR | $3,500.00 | Globe Derby | 1800m | R | Samantha Hill | 2:05.2 | 2 |
| 0.1L | $6.00 |
| 3/4 | 11/07/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bacchus Marsh | 1940m | Brent Murphy | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 |