Shepparton Race 9 - Graham Head Memorial 3Yo Pace

Driver: Abbey Turnbull
Stats
Comments
Comes here in the right form. Was well back before the turn; won by 9 m (Sr4) at Charlton (1:54.50) beating Elcheapo Claire in 0-1 WIN on December 29 at $2.80 at the bell was 10th-14.8. Two runs back 2nd (Sr1) over 2030m at Gunbower was 5th-10.8 at the bell, beaten a nose by Red Shores (2:29.80) in 0-1 WIN on December 14 at $3.30.
Last Starts 16 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/12 | 29/12/2025 | 15 | 0-1 WIN | $6,000.00 | Charlton | 1609m | Neutral | A L Turnbull | 1:54.5 | 4 |
| 9.5L | $2.80 |
| 2/8 | 14/12/2025 | 21 | 0-1 WIN | $6,000.00 | Gunbower | 2030m | Neutral | A L Turnbull | 1:58.8 | 1 |
| 0.1L | $3.30 |
| 2/12 | 23/11/2025 | 7 | NR 45 to 49 | $8,000.00 | Launceston | 2200m | Neutral | A L Turnbull | 1:57.9 | 5 |
| 14.9L | $2.60 |
| 1/10 | 16/11/2025 | 54 | MAIDEN | $14,000.00 | Launceston | 1680m | Neutral | A L Turnbull | 1:58.1 | 6 |
| 11.1L | $2.05 |
| 2/4 | 06/11/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Shepparton | 1690m | C A Turnbull | 0 |
| 3L | $0.00 | ||
| 6/7 | 23/09/2025 | - | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Shepparton | 1690m | Neutral | A L Turnbull | 1:57.8 | 5 |
| 14.6L | $9.50 |
| 2/6 | 25/08/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bendigo | 1650m | Amanda Turnbull | 0 |
| 2L | $0.00 |

Driver: James Herbertson
Stats
Comments
Failed to impress last start; 10th (Sr2) over 1720m at Melton, well beaten by River Storm (2:01.90) in 2yo 10 0K on December 27 at $2.90. Showed ability the run before when he won by 8 m as favourite (Fr6) at Maryborough (2:04.80) beating Amada Villma in 2yo NR up to 56 on December 15 at $1.10 at the bell was leading 3. Capable of more than he has shown recently.
Last Starts 18 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10/10 | 27/12/2025 | 12 | 10 0K | $20,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | James Herbertson | 1:54.0 | 2 |
| 244.5L | $2.90 |
| 1/8 | 15/12/2025 | 18 | NR up to 56 | $6,000.00 | Maryborough | 1690m | Neutral | James Herbertson | 1:58.9 | 6 |
| 8.7L | $1.10 |
| 1/12 | 27/11/2025 | - | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Ballarat | 1710m | Neutral | Kyle Marshall | 1:57.0 | 5 |
| 1.1L | $11.00 |
| 99/5 | 22/11/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bacchus Marsh | 1940m | Kyle Marshall | 0 |
| 99L | $0.00 | ||
| 4/4 | 28/10/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Melton | 1720m | Good | Kyle Marshall | 0 |
| 25.5L | $0.00 |

Driver: Ryan Sanderson
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Comments
Having his second run back from a spell. Solid effort when 3rd (Sr4) over 1758m at Leeton, beaten 5.5 m by Im No Trouble (2:06.60) in 2yo LR No NR on December 26 at $4.
Last Starts 9 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/6 | 05/01/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bendigo | 2150m | S T Sanderson | 0 |
| 2L | $0.00 | ||
| 3/10 | 26/12/2025 | 167 | No NR | $30,600.00 | Leeton | 1758m | Fast | Ryan Sanderson | 1:55.9 | 4 |
| 5.6L | $4.00 |
| 1/5 | 09/12/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Shepparton | 1690m | Ryan Sanderson | 0 |
| 12L | $0.00 | ||
| 3/10 | 12/07/2025 | 7 | No NR | $500,000.00 | Albion Park | 1660m | Neutral | Ryan Sanderson | 1:51.6 | 4 |
| 18.3L | $21.00 |
| 5/10 | 05/07/2025 | 24 | No NR | $52,000.00 | Albion Park | 1660m | Neutral | Abby Sanderson | 1:54.1 | 6 |
| 8.2L | $16.00 |
| 1/8 | 11/06/2025 | 29 | NR up to 56 | $6,000.00 | Bendigo | 1650m | Neutral | Abby Sanderson | 1:56.3 | 1 |
| 7.3L | $1.50 |
| 1/6 | 13/05/2025 | - | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Shepparton | 1690m | Neutral | Ryan Sanderson | 2:00.7 | 1 |
| 3.6L | $2.20 |

Driver: David Miles
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Comments
Ran well last start showing plenty of improvement following December 18 run. Just managed to hang on and win won by a head (Sr1) at this track (2:43.20) beating Le Gaston in 3yo MAIDEN on January 6 at $5. This race will be harder than that win.
Last Starts 8 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/8 | 06/01/2026 | 19 | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Shepparton | 2190m | Neutral | David Miles | 1:59.9 | 1 |
| 0.2L | $5.00 |
| 7/12 | 18/12/2025 | 121 | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Kilmore | 2180m | Neutral | David Miles | 2:01.0 | 5 |
| 18.6L | $1.95 |
| 1/5 | 08/12/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bendigo | 2150m | David Miles | 0 |
| 4L | $0.00 | ||
| 6/11 | 19/08/2025 | 7 | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Shepparton | 1690m | Neutral | David Miles | 1:57.4 | 3 |
| 21.8L | $1.50 |
| 2/9 | 12/08/2025 | 18 | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Shepparton | 1690m | Neutral | David Miles | 1:55.8 | 5 |
| 0.2L | $4.60 |
| 2/7 | 25/07/2025 | 8 | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | David Miles | 1:59.7 | 4 |
| 1.3L | $10.00 |
| 4/8 | 17/07/2025 | - | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Kilmore | 1690m | Neutral | Nick Beale | 2:00.5 | 4 |
| 5.3L | $6.00 |
| 3/6 | 08/07/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Melton | 1720m | Good | Nick Beale | 0 |
| 13.7L | $0.00 |

Driver: Anthony Butt
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Comments
Last start 5th (Sr3) over 1720m at Melton beaten 23 m by River Storm (2:01.90) in 2yo 10 0K on December 27 at $3.60. Two runs back came home strongly from last on the turn and won by 2 m when driven back in the field, (Fr5) held up early, at Melton (2:04.60) beating Le Gaston in 2yo MAIDEN on December 10 at $3.30 at the bell was 8th-14.8.
Last Starts 8 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/5 | 06/01/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Melton | 1720m | Good | Anthony Butt | 0 |
| 14L | $0.00 | |
| 5/10 | 27/12/2025 | 17 | 10 0K | $20,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Anthony Butt | 1:54.0 | 3 |
| 23.6L | $3.60 |
| 1/8 | 10/12/2025 | - | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Anthony Butt | 1:56.5 | 5 |
| 1.9L | $3.30 |
| 1/5 | 25/11/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Melton | 1720m | Good | Chris Alford | 0 |
| 4.6L | $0.00 |

Driver: Mark Pitt
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Comments
Resuming after a spell of eight months. Finished off last preparation recording by a head as favourite when quickly away, (Fr5) at Menangle (1:53.30) beating Capture Our Heart in 2yo G3 No NR F on May 10 at $1.55 at the bell was 3rd-6.8m 3WWC. Previous preparation first-up posted a big 3.5 m win as favourite after showing early speed, (Fr1) at Melton (2:03.60) beating Eyeneedthat in 2yo MAIDEN on April 25 at $1.26.
Last Starts 114 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/6 | 22/09/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Maryborough | 1690m | Jackie Barker | 0 |
| 5.2L | $0.00 | ||
| 1/9 | 10/05/2025 | 15 | No NR | $50,000.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | Mark Pitt | 1:53.3 | 5 |
| 0.2L | $1.55 |
| 1/6 | 25/04/2025 | - | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | W | Mark Pitt | 1:55.7 | 1 |
| 3.3L | $1.26 |
| 2/7 | 08/04/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Melton | 2240m | Good | Greg Sugars | 0 |
| 0.1L | $0.00 |