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Shepparton Race 7 - Graham Head Memorial 3Yo Pace

FAIRPLAY (2) has been freshened since he led as a hot favourite at Melton six weeks ago and stuck on for second to a handy rival at Melton, beaten 1.8m. Progressive colt who had kicked off this campaign with a Melton win three back. He looks tough to stop from this favourable barrier. SOHO THE REAL DEAL (1) hasn't raced since the Vicbred Super Series Final in September having earlier placed in a heat of that series. Strikes at 50 per cent at this distance and is proven fresh so expect a strong showing from the inside draw. RONNIE THE HAMMER (3) backs up quickly after a strong win here on Tuesday. That was his third success along with a second from his last four outings. Must rate highly from the good draw. BUSINESS IN HEAVEN (7) draws much wider than when he won a Listed race last start at Leeton but that was his third success from his last five starts so he deserves respect.

Race Time:10:30 AM

Saturday, January 11, 2025

Track:Good

Weather:FINE

Prize Money:$0.00

Distance:1690m

Soho The Real Deal (1)24x711340x

Trainer: Michael Stanley (Burrumbeet)12 mths 10: 3-1-1

Driver: Michael Stanley

3 yo B C

Sire: SOHO TRIBECA (AUS)

Dam: SOHO GLORIA JANE (AUS)

Dam's Sire: Somebeachsomewhere Usa

Stats

Career10: 3-1-1

LTS$31,741.00

BMR1:56.50

TS0: 0-0-0

Win %30.00%

Place %50.00%

Comments

First up. At the last run he 10th (Fr5) over 2240m after showing early speed at Melton was 5th-10.2m 2WWC at the bell, beaten 11 m by Always Hot (2:41.10) in 2yo G1 No NR CG on September 14 at $151. Proven fresh and the draw gives him the chance to kick off with a win.

Last Starts 122 days since last start

Place	Date	Days	Class	Prize	Track	Dist.	Cnd.	Driver	Mile Rate	Gate	Result	Margin	Starting Price
10/12	14/09/2024	7	No NR	$150,000.00	Melton	2240m	Neutral	John Caldow	1:55.8	5	1. Always Hot 2. Go Miki 3. Fox Dan	11.5L	$151.00
4/12	07/09/2024	10	No NR	$20,000.00	Melton	2240m	Neutral	John Caldow	1:55.2	2	1. Go Miki 2. Fox Dan 3. Captain Moore	9.5L	$61.00
3/10	28/08/2024	26	No NR	$10,000.00	Bendigo	2150m	Neutral	Michael Stanley	1:54.7	1	1. The Highlight Reel 2. Silver Pistol 3. Soho The Real Deal	12.2L	$41.00
1/5	20/08/2024	-	Trial	$0.00	Melton	2240m		Michael Stanley		0	1. Soho The Real Deal 2. Fox Dan 3. Let Her Roll	1.5L	$0.00
1/6	02/08/2024	32	No NR	$7,000.00	Melton	1720m	Neutral	M I Stanley	1:57.0	2	1. Soho The Real Deal 2. Crocodile Socks 3. Ozzie Gem	1.4L	$3.80
1/8	01/07/2024	7	NR up to 54	$6,000.00	Terang	1680m	Neutral	M I Stanley	1:58.3	1	1. Soho The Real Deal 2. Kwick Sand 3. Pistol Queen	2.3L	$1.30
7/11	24/06/2024	86	NR 50 to 55	$7,000.00	Yarra Valley	2150m	Neutral	M I Stanley	1:57.7	5	1. Khans Creed 2. Eyecon NZ 3. Tara Victory NZ	18.9L	$3.00
1/7	16/06/2024	-	Trial	$0.00	Maryborough	2190m		M Stanley		0	1. Soho The Real Deal 2. Soho Fury 3. Allthewaytoroyalty	1L	$0.00

Fairplay (2)1x192

Trainer: Emma Stewart (Cardigan)12 mths 4: 2-1-0

Driver: Mark Pitt

3 yo B C

Sire: ROCK N ROLL HEAVEN (USA)

Dam: ILLUSTRATOR

Dam's Sire: Artiscape Usa

Stats

Career4: 2-1-0

LTS$13,990.00

BMR1:55.90

TS0: 0-0-0

Win %50.00%

Place %75.00%

Comments

Improved last start with a solid effort when 2nd (Fr1) over 1720m after showing early pace at Melton, at the bell was leading 1m on the pegs beaten 1.75 m by Hesitate (2:06.50) in 2yo No NR CG on November 30 at $1.65. Drawn to go close.

Last Starts 45 days since last start

Place	Date	Days	Class	Prize	Track	Dist.	Cnd.	Driver	Mile Rate	Gate	Result	Margin	Starting Price
2/6	30/11/2024	14	No NR	$20,000.00	Melton	1720m	Neutral	Mark Pitt	1:58.4	1	1. Hesitate 2. Fairplay 3. Okanui Beach	1.8L	$1.65
9/12	16/11/2024	8	No NR	$100,000.00	Melton	2240m	Neutral	Mark Pitt	1:53.7	5	1. Mac Bon 2. Arsenio 3. In An Ideal World	35.2L	$4.60
1/10	08/11/2024	150	No NR	$10,000.00	Melton	2240m	Neutral	Mark Pitt	1:55.9	5	1. Fairplay 2. Crocodile Socks 3. Viney	4.8L	$2.20
2/3	22/10/2024	-	Trial	$0.00	Ballarat	2200m		Russel Maisner		0	1. Arsenio 2. Fairplay 3. Soho Hudson	5L	$0.00
1/8	11/06/2024	-	MAIDEN	$7,000.00	Bendigo	1650m	Neutral	K M Gath	1:57.2	3	1. Fairplay 2. Archie Moth 3. Ozzie Gem	0.1L	$1.18
2/5	27/05/2024	-	Trial	$0.00	Melton	1720m		K M Gath		0	1. Always Hot 2. Fairplay 3. Conspirator NZ	7.5L	$0.00

Ronnie The Hammer (3)14x6241121

Trainer: David Moran (Kialla)12 mths 9: 4-2-0

Driver: Greg Sugars

3 yo B C

Sire: LENNYTHESHARK (AUS)

Dam: PEMBROOK CAESAR (NZ)

Dam's Sire: Julius Caesar Nz

Stats

Career9: 4-2-0

LTS$21,862.00

BMR1:56.90

TS2: 2-0-0

Win %44.44%

Place %66.67%

Comments

Racing consistently. Last start won a big 8 m win as favourite after showing early speed, (Fr1) at this track (2:03.10) beating Carramar Solomona in NR 56 to 62 on January 7 at $1.18. Expected to go well again.

Last Starts 7 days since last start

Place	Date	Days	Class	Prize	Track	Dist.	Cnd.	Driver	Mile Rate	Gate	Result	Margin	Starting Price
1/6	07/01/2025	17	NR 56 to 62	$7,000.00	Shepparton	1690m	Neutral	David Moran	1:57.3	1	1. Ronnie The Hammer 2. Carramar Solomona 3. Leavemeout	8.9L	$1.18
2/10	21/12/2024	8	No NR	$25,000.00	Melton	1720m	Neutral	Nathan Jack	1:52.2	6	1. Captain Perfect 2. Ronnie The Hammer 3. Exclusive Hustler	2.5L	$2.00
1/10	13/12/2024	17	No NR	$8,000.00	Melton	1720m	Fast	Nathan Jack	1:56.9	5	1. Ronnie The Hammer 2. Captain Perfect 3. Goodtime Captain	5.2L	$2.60
1/12	26/11/2024	39	NR 50 to 55	$6,000.00	Shepparton	2190m	Neutral	Nathan Jack	1:59.3	1	1. Ronnie The Hammer 2. Nomorelying 3. Honest Harriette	11.8L	$2.30
4/9	18/10/2024	18	NR up to 55	$9,790.00	Wagga	1740m	Neutral	Nathan Jack	1:53.2	6	1. Fasting 2. Sharp Interest 3. Bondi Lass	15.5L	$5.00
2/8	30/09/2024	12	NR 50 to 55	$6,000.00	Cobram	1670m	Neutral	Nathan Jack	1:57.3	5	1. Im Dustee 2. Ronnie The Hammer 3. Lenny Lincoln NZ	5.5L	$4.60
6/10	18/09/2024	103	No NR	$10,000.00	Bendigo	2150m	Neutral	David Moran	1:58.4	5	1. Ozzie Corka 2. Insider Trading 3. In An Ideal World	5.7L	$10.00
2/6	07/05/2024	-	Trial	$0.00	Shepparton	1690m		D Moran		0	1. Noels Gift 2. Ronnie The Hammer 3. Always A Showgirl	2L	$0.00
4/8	23/01/2024	-	Trial	$0.00	Shepparton	2190m		D Moran		0	1. All Ittook 2. Alot Like Louie 3. Speedy Spider	0L	$0.00

Calexico (4)167x2

Trainer: L E Wilson (Byrneside)12 mths 4: 1-1-0

Driver: Damian Wilson

3 yo BR G

Sire: LATHER UP (USA)

Dam: CHIQUITA BROMAC (NZ)

Dam's Sire: Mcardle Usa

Stats

Career4: 1-1-0

LTS$5,490.00

BMR1:57.20

TS1: 1-0-0

Win %25.00%

Place %50.00%

Comments

Began his campaign last start running 2nd (Sr2) over 1720m at Melton beaten 3.5 m by Ozzie Joybell (2:04.00) in NR 50 to 55 on January 2 at $2.20. Finding a few ahead of him.

Last Starts 12 days since last start

Place	Date	Days	Class	Prize	Track	Dist.	Cnd.	Driver	Mile Rate	Gate	Result	Margin	Starting Price
2/10	02/01/2025	117	NR 50 to 55	$6,000.00	Melton	1720m	Neutral	D R Wilson	1:56.0	2	1. Ozzie Joybell 2. Calexico 3. Im A Denny Too NZ	3.5L	$2.20
1/4	21/11/2024	-	Trial	$0.00	Shepparton	2190m		D R Wilson		0	1. Calexico 2. Hoorah Philtra 3. Exclusive Hustler	2L	$0.00
7/12	07/09/2024	10	No NR	$20,000.00	Melton	2240m	Neutral	D R Wilson	1:55.2	5	1. Go Miki 2. Fox Dan 3. Captain Moore	19.6L	$61.00
6/10	28/08/2024	15	No NR	$10,000.00	Bendigo	2150m	Neutral	D R Wilson	1:54.7	4	1. The Highlight Reel 2. Silver Pistol 3. Soho The Real Deal	19.3L	$14.00
1/7	13/08/2024	-	MAIDEN	$7,000.00	Shepparton	1690m	Neutral	D R Wilson	1:57.2	3	1. Calexico 2. Wicked Mitzi 3. Ultimate Safari	13.9L	$1.80
2/9	01/08/2024	-	Trial	$0.00	Shepparton	2190m		D Wilson		0	1. Lilly Lotus 2. Calexico 3. Alta Bayamo	10L	$0.00

Thinkfast Runfast (5)2165641211

Trainer: R W McCartney (Dunnstown)12 mths 23: 4-2-5

Driver: Chris Alford

3 yo B C

Sire: ART MAJOR (USA)

Dam: SOHO AMAZING GRACE (AUS)

Dam's Sire: Mach Three Ca

Stats

Career23: 4-2-5

LTS$26,250.00

BMR1:56.20

TS0: 0-0-0

Win %17.39%

Place %47.83%

Comments

Has won at his last two outings. Last start posted a big 4 m win as favourite when quickly away, (Fr1) at Melton (2:44.40) beating City Rockstar in NR 55 to 60 on January 2 at $1.40. Must respect winning form.

Last Starts 12 days since last start

Place	Date	Days	Class	Prize	Track	Dist.	Cnd.	Driver	Mile Rate	Gate	Result	Margin	Starting Price
1/7	02/01/2025	5	NR 55 to 60	$7,000.00	Melton	2240m	Neutral	Chris Alford	1:58.1	1	1. Thinkfast Runfast 2. City Rockstar 3. Miki Mahoney	4.2L	$1.40
1/10	28/12/2024	13	NR up to 55	$10,000.00	Cranbourne	1609m	Neutral	Chris Alford	1:56.2	5	1. Thinkfast Runfast 2. Burning Tickets 3. Lenard Ess	8.1L	$1.30
2/9	15/12/2024	10	NR 50 to 55	$6,000.00	Horsham	2200m	Neutral	Connor Clarke	1:56.1	5	1. Metro Assassin 2. Thinkfast Runfast 3. Swiss Lightning	3.9L	$2.70
1/10	05/12/2024	5	NR 40 to 49	$4,500.00	Ballarat	2200m	Neutral	Chris Alford	1:58.8	7	1. Thinkfast Runfast 2. Montana Pride 3. Feelingoodfreddie	2.6L	$2.15
4/6	30/11/2024	14	No NR	$20,000.00	Melton	1720m	Neutral	Chris Alford	1:58.4	3	1. Hesitate 2. Fairplay 3. Okanui Beach	7.0L	$51.00
6/12	16/11/2024	8	No NR	$100,000.00	Melton	2240m	Neutral	Chris Alford	1:53.7	2	1. Mac Bon 2. Arsenio 3. In An Ideal World	26.4L	$151.00
4/5	09/07/2024	-	Trial	$0.00	Melton	1720m		C A Alford		0	1. Stormy Woods 2. Ideal Affair 3. The Villain	4.5L	$0.00
2/4	29/06/2024	-	Trial	$0.00	Bacchus Marsh	1940m		Robert McCartney		0	1. Dancin With Lush 2. Thinkfast Runfast 3. Blackindeed	8L	$0.00

Art Ideal (6)1x614

Trainer: F Taiba (Sunbury)12 mths 4: 2-0-0

Driver: Ewa Justice

3 yo BR G

Sire: AMERICAN IDEAL (USA)

Dam: SHANDANCE (NZ)

Dam's Sire: Art Major Usa

Stats

Career4: 2-0-0

LTS$8,332.00

BMR1:55.90

TS1: 1-0-0

Win %50.00%

Place %50.00%

Comments

Last start 4th (Sr3) over 1770m at Albury, at the bell was 8th- beaten 16 m by Exclusive Hustler (2:10.80) in 2yo No NR on December 31 at $9. Two runs back won by a neck when quickly away, (Fr5) at this track (2:41.90) beating Frugal Fare in 0-1 WIN on December 24 at $6. Might need easier.

Last Starts 14 days since last start

Place	Date	Days	Class	Prize	Track	Dist.	Cnd.	Driver	Mile Rate	Gate	Result	Margin	Starting Price
4/10	31/12/2024	7	No NR	$14,990.00	Albury	1770m	Fast	John Caldow	1:58.9	3	1. Exclusive Hustler 2. Flojos Best 3. Catchafire NZ	16.4L	$9.00
1/10	24/12/2024	11	0-1 WIN	$6,000.00	Shepparton	2190m	Neutral	John Caldow	1:59.0	5	1. Art Ideal 2. Frugal Fare 3. Hesaa Lister	0.3L	$6.00
6/10	13/12/2024	109	NR 50 to 55	$6,000.00	Melton	1720m	Fast	John Caldow	1:55.4	4	1. Maas Betting Again 2. Ata Rangi 3. Sassyola	12.8L	$7.00
2/3	01/12/2024	-	Trial	$0.00	Cranbourne	2080m		Ewa Justice		0	1. Aishabeach 2. Art Ideal 3. Wolfenden	1L	$0.00
1/9	26/08/2024	-	0-2 WINS	$7,000.00	Yarra Valley	1650m	Neutral	John Caldow	1:55.9	1	1. Art Ideal 2. Ferrigno 3. Oh No Never Again	1.8L	$4.80
2/4	12/08/2024	-	Trial	$0.00	Melton	2240m		John Caldow		0	1. Techy Creed 2. Art Ideal 3. Gallico	19L	$0.00

Business In Heaven (7)3x43915131

Trainer: C R Thomas (Leeton)12 mths 14: 5-1-3

Driver: Jackson Painting

3 yo B BR C

Sire: ROCK N ROLL HEAVEN (USA)

Dam: SHES ALL BUSINESS

Dam's Sire: Courage Under Fire Nz

Stats

Career14: 5-1-3

LTS$47,888.00

BMR1:55.30

TS1: 0-0-1

Win %35.71%

Place %64.29%

Comments

Racing consistently. Last start won by 8 m as favourite when quickly away, (Fr1) at Leeton (2:07.30) beating Catchafire in 2yo LR No NR on December 26 at $2.10 at the bell was 2nd-.3m on the pegs. Can play a role in the finish.

Last Starts 19 days since last start

Place	Date	Days	Class	Prize	Track	Dist.	Cnd.	Driver	Mile Rate	Gate	Result	Margin	Starting Price
1/9	26/12/2024	22	No NR	$30,600.00	Leeton	1758m	Neutral	Rodney Coelli	1:56.5	1	1. Business In Heaven 2. Catchafire NZ 3. Achy Breaky Ark	8.2L	$2.10
1/4	16/12/2024	-	Trial	$0.00	Leeton	1758m	Good	Rodney Coelli		0	1. Business In Heaven 2. Knock Out NZ 3. Slippin The Life	20L	$0.00
3/6	04/12/2024	19	No NR	$30,000.00	Bathurst	1730m	Neutral	Will Rixon	1:54.0	5	1. Sweet On Lexy 2. Jungle Dragon 3. Business In Heaven	8.5L	$17.00
1/9	15/11/2024	13	NR up to 47	$9,790.00	Newcastle	2030m	Neutral	Chris Geary	1:57.8	7	1. Business In Heaven 2. Ohwhatiwouldgive 3. Glenfrankie	3.5L	$2.25
5/9	02/11/2024	15	No NR	$30,600.00	Menangle	1609m	Fast	Will Rixon	1:50.8	4	1. Sweet On Lexy 2. Duty Of Care 3. Double It Harry	18.0L	$23.00
1/10	18/10/2024	6	NR up to 47	$9,790.00	Newcastle	2030m	Neutral	Will Rixon	2:00.0	5	1. Business In Heaven 2. Upstream 3. Double Lines	9.5L	$1.25
9/10	12/10/2024	11	No NR	$25,000.00	Menangle	1609m	Neutral	Will Rixon	1:52.9	6	1. Hezatreacherous 2. Sanchez 3. Path To Greatness	17.5L	$31.00
2/5	09/09/2024	-	Trial	$0.00	Leeton	1758m	Good	Rodney Coelli		0	1. Syenite 2. Business In Heaven 3. Master Jude	1L	$0.00