Shepparton Race 8 - Welcome Our 'Young' Representatives Maiden Trot
HODY MOKE (8) has the hoof on the till after finishing runner-up in her last two outings. Missed by just a head in her second start here two back then broke early but recovered last start at Kilmore. With manners she can break through. HEART OF GRACELAND (2) is a long-time maiden but looks close to delivering after finishing second at his last two appearances, the latest at Cranbourne when beaten 4.4 metres. Draws to make an impact again. BLONDIES BLIS (6) came from a similar barrier in a last-start third at Cranbourne, his second placing in three starts so far this campaign. Contender. BETSY ANNE (3) will be be fitter for the resuming effort from the back line. Draws well so can improve.

Driver: Austin Mifsud
Stats
Comments
Last start surrendered the lead and finished 7th (Fr2) over 2180m after showing early pace at Kilmore, beaten 35 m by Im In Style (2:49.00) in 3yo+ MAIDEN on March 27 at $71. Two runs back was driven from back in the field when 4th (Fr3) over 2190m at this track, beaten 25 m by Twist Tee (2:49.50) in MAIDEN on March 18 at $61. Prefer others.
Last Starts 15 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
7/8 | 27/03/2025 | 9 | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Kilmore | 2180m | Neutral | A P Mifsud | 2:04.8 | 2 |
| 34.1L | $71.00 |
4/7 | 18/03/2025 | 6 | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Shepparton | 2190m | Neutral | A P Mifsud | 2:04.5 | 3 |
| 26.0L | $61.00 |
7/11 | 12/03/2025 | 10 | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Bendigo | 2150m | Neutral | A P Mifsud | 2:05.0 | 2 |
| 32.3L | $51.00 |
3/8 | 02/03/2025 | 4 | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Boort | 2250m | Neutral | A P Mifsud | 2:08.3 | 1 |
| 10.8L | $14.00 |
5/7 | 26/02/2025 | 8 | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Charlton | 2100m | Neutral | A P Mifsud | 2:03.9 | 3 |
| 15.1L | $8.00 |
6/9 | 18/02/2025 | 6 | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Shepparton | 2190m | Neutral | A P Mifsud | 2:06.8 | 2 |
| 33.3L | $8.00 |
3/5 | 06/02/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Kilmore | 2180m | Austin Mifsud | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 | ||
2/2 | 22/07/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bendigo | 2150m | A Mifsud | 0 |
| 5L | $0.00 |

Driver: Lauren White
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Comments
Not far away at the last couple starts; Finished 4.5 m second behind Kimberleys Tree at Cranbourne over 2080m MAIDEN last start. Before that was beaten a head second at Birchip over 2150m same class on March 9. Major player.
Last Starts 19 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
2/8 | 23/03/2025 | 14 | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Cranbourne | 2080m | Neutral | Lauren White | 2:05.7 | 3 |
| 4.4L | $13.00 |
3/5 | 17/03/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bendigo | 2150m | Lauren White | 0 |
| 14L | $0.00 | ||
2/8 | 09/03/2025 | 12 | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Birchip | 2150m | Neutral | Lauren White | 2:09.4 | 2 |
| 0.2L | $3.30 |
7/10 | 25/02/2025 | 11 | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Shepparton | 1690m | Neutral | Lauren White | 2:02.3 | 3 |
| 27.2L | $26.00 |
4/10 | 14/02/2025 | 14 | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Maryborough | 2190m | Neutral | Lauren White | 2:03.4 | 7 |
| 44.0L | $41.00 |
9/11 | 31/01/2025 | 9 | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Charlton | 2100m | Neutral | Lauren White | 2:05.3 | 1 |
| 31.9L | $2.90 |
3/10 | 22/01/2025 | 8 | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Bendigo | 1650m | Neutral | Lauren White | 2:03.3 | 2 |
| 11.3L | $6.50 |
1/3 | 02/12/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bendigo | 2150m | Lauren White | 0 |
| 4L | $0.00 |

Driver: Michael Towers
Stats
Comments
Lacklustre performance first-up beaten 40 m fifth behind One Pinevale Hill at Goulburn over 1710m in a NR up to 50 on March 10. Improver.
Last Starts 11 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
3/6 | 31/03/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Leeton | 1758m | Good | Michael Towers | 0 |
| 30L | $0.00 | |
5/8 | 10/03/2025 | 673 | NR up to 50 | $6,940.00 | Goulburn | 1710m | Neutral | Mikayla Towers | 1:58.4 | 1 |
| 40.9L | $71.00 |
5/6 | 03/03/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Leeton | 1758m | Good | Michael Towers | 0 |
| 25L | $0.00 | |
3/4 | 24/02/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Leeton | 1758m | Good | Michael Towers | 0 |
| 4L | $0.00 | |
9/12 | 07/05/2023 | 23 | $7,000.00 | Shepparton | 2190m | Neutral | A J Wilson | 2:04.6 | 4 |
| 47.7L | $51.00 | |
4/11 | 14/04/2023 | 9 | $7,000.00 | Bendigo | 2150m | Neutral | A J Wilson | 2:03.0 | 1 |
| 26.7L | $51.00 | |
6/12 | 05/04/2023 | - | $7,000.00 | Shepparton | 2190m | Neutral | A J Wilson | 2:03.7 | 1 |
| 33.8L | $51.00 |

Driver: Ben Xiriha
Stats
Comments
Two back was well beaten into seventh behind Beautiful Sunrise at Bendigo over 1650m in a NR up to 42 on March 19 at $101. Then a handy effort when beaten by 4.5 m finishing second after a quick start, behind Patnwill at Geelong over 1609m in a 4yo+ MAIDEN on March 28 at $11. Can play a role again.
Last Starts 14 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
2/8 | 28/03/2025 | 9 | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Geelong | 1609m | Neutral | Ben Xiriha | 2:04.4 | 3 |
| 4.4L | $11.00 |
7/9 | 19/03/2025 | 40 | NR up to 42 | $4,000.00 | Bendigo | 1650m | Neutral | Ben Xiriha | 2:00.2 | 1 |
| 21.1L | $101.00 |
7/10 | 07/02/2025 | 7 | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Geelong | 1609m | Neutral | Joe Farrugia | 2:02.7 | 1 |
| 40.7L | $81.00 |
3/10 | 31/01/2025 | 9 | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Geelong | 1609m | Neutral | Ben Xiriha | 2:00.4 | 2 |
| 19.1L | $41.00 |
4/8 | 22/01/2025 | 5 | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Maryborough | 2190m | Neutral | Ben Xiriha | 2:09.1 | 5 |
| 15.3L | $18.00 |
6/7 | 17/01/2025 | 7 | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Maryborough | 2190m | Neutral | Ben Xiriha | 2:07.5 | 6 |
| 45.3L | $26.00 |
3/6 | 03/06/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bendigo | 2150m | Joe Farrugia | 0 |
| 1L | $0.00 | ||
4/6 | 26/05/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Maryborough | 2190m | J Farrugia | 0 |
| 2L | $0.00 |

Driver: Paul Railton
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Comments
Lines up again after a break of four months. Well beaten at the end of his last preparation when ninth at very big odds behind Ox Knox. Maybe later.
Last Starts 22 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1/4 | 20/03/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Shepparton | 2190m | Paul Railton | 0 |
| 0.2L | $0.00 | ||
3/5 | 19/12/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Shepparton | 2190m | Paul Railton | 0 |
| 21L | $0.00 | ||
9/12 | 08/12/2024 | 11 | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Gunbower | 2030m | Neutral | Paul Railton | 2:01.8 | 2 |
| 75.8L | $126.00 |
6/9 | 27/11/2024 | 7 | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Bendigo | 2150m | Neutral | Paul Railton | 2:00.9 | 1 |
| 101.0L | $18.00 |
8/12 | 20/11/2024 | 463 | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Maryborough | 2190m | Neutral | Paul Railton | 2:02.2 | 1 |
| 45.4L | $8.00 |
11/12 | 15/08/2023 | 132 | NR up to 51 | $7,000.00 | Shepparton | 2190m | Neutral | N R Jack | 2:04.1 | 5 |
| 150.1L | $26.00 |
10/12 | 05/04/2023 | - | $7,000.00 | Shepparton | 2190m | Neutral | P G Ryan | 2:03.7 | 3 |
| 95.0L | $21.00 |

Driver: Ian White
Stats
Comments
Two back was well beaten into sixth behind Franc at Birchip over 2150m in a MAIDEN on March 9 at $6. Then a handy effort when beaten by 7 m finishing third after a quick start, behind Kimberleys Tree at Cranbourne over 2080m in a MAIDEN on March 23 at $26. Go well.
Last Starts 19 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
3/8 | 23/03/2025 | 14 | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Cranbourne | 2080m | Neutral | Ian White | 2:05.7 | 5 |
| 7.0L | $26.00 |
2/5 | 17/03/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bendigo | 2150m | Ian White | 0 |
| 8L | $0.00 | ||
6/8 | 09/03/2025 | 11 | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Birchip | 2150m | Neutral | Ian White | 2:09.4 | 4 |
| 76.3L | $6.00 |
3/7 | 26/02/2025 | 923 | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Charlton | 2100m | Neutral | Ian White | 2:03.9 | 1 |
| 1.4L | $41.00 |
1/5 | 17/02/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bendigo | 2150m | Ian White | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 | ||
10/10 | 18/08/2022 | 8 | $7,000.00 | Ballarat | 2200m | R | I F White | 2:04.5 | 1 |
| 118.1L | $151.00 | |
9/10 | 10/08/2022 | 154 | $7,000.00 | Kilmore | 2180m | Neutral | I F White | 2:05.8 | 2 |
| 59.8L | $126.00 | |
8/8 | 09/03/2022 | 113 | $10,000.00 | Bendigo | 1650m | Neutral | I F White | 2:02.5 | 7 |
| 119.6L | $71.00 |

Driver: Gary Pekin
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Comments
Last start surrendered the lead and finished 6th (Fr5) over 2100m after showing early pace at Charlton beaten 50 m by Quirky Character (2:41.60) in 3yo+ MAIDEN on February 26 at $17. At the start before surrendered the lead and finished 5th (Fr2) over 1690m after showing early speed at Maryborough, beaten 50 m by La Volonte (2:05.30) in 3yo+ MAIDEN on February 12 at $26. Do not dismiss.
Last Starts 44 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
6/7 | 26/02/2025 | 14 | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Charlton | 2100m | Neutral | Gary Pekin | 2:03.9 | 5 |
| 50.9L | $17.00 |
5/9 | 12/02/2025 | 12 | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Maryborough | 1690m | Neutral | Gary Pekin | 1:59.3 | 2 |
| 49.4L | $26.00 |
7/11 | 31/01/2025 | 9 | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Charlton | 2100m | Neutral | Gary Pekin | 2:05.3 | 4 |
| 28.1L | $31.00 |
3/8 | 22/01/2025 | 8 | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Maryborough | 2190m | Neutral | Gary Pekin | 2:09.1 | 6 |
| 11.0L | $51.00 |
4/8 | 14/01/2025 | 16 | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Shepparton | 1690m | Neutral | Gary Pekin | 2:04.2 | 2 |
| 18.2L | $61.00 |
4/5 | 29/12/2024 | 12 | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Cobram | 1670m | Neutral | G C Pekin | 2:02.5 | 4 |
| 22.5L | $51.00 |
1/4 | 18/02/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Echuca | 2130m | G C Pekin | 0 |
| 15L | $0.00 | ||
3/4 | 04/02/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Echuca | 0m | G C Pekin | 0 |
| 2.2L | $0.00 |

Driver: Rebecca Bartley
Stats
Comments
Solid performance when a close second behind Twist Tee at this track over 2190m in a MAIDEN on March 18 at $7.50. Then a handy effort when beaten by 6 m finishing second behind Im In Style at Kilmore over 2180m in a 3yo+ MAIDEN on March 27 at $3. Ready to win.
Last Starts 15 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
2/8 | 27/03/2025 | 9 | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Kilmore | 2180m | Neutral | Rebecca Bartley | 2:04.8 | 4 |
| 6.7L | $3.00 |
2/7 | 18/03/2025 | 14 | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Shepparton | 2190m | Neutral | Rebecca Bartley | 2:04.5 | 1 |
| 0.2L | $7.50 |
0/7 | 04/03/2025 | - | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Shepparton | 2190m | Neutral | Rebecca Bartley | 2:04.5 | 1 |
| 99.0L | $8.00 |
2/6 | 20/02/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Shepparton | 2190m | Rebecca Bartley | 0 |
| 12L | $0.00 | ||
3/3 | 06/02/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Shepparton | 2190m | Rebecca Bartley | 0 |
| 5.3L | $0.00 |