Shepparton Race 8 - J & A Mazzetti Painting Pace
IM BUTTER BLUE (8) could only manage third last start over 1609m at Cranbourne, beaten 6 metres, after success at the previous appearance over 1760m at Junee. Shouldn't spend a penny from this draw and sprint lane may come in handy. Beautifully placed and is sure to prove tough to beat. EYE SEE PHILTRA (3) was okay last time over 2190m at this track, finishing 14 metres away from the winner in eighth. Likely to get all the favours from this nice draw. Meets a comparable field and he is a strong winning hope. GOOD TOBE LOCKSLEY (4) didn't do a bad job when fifth over 2190m here last time out. One for the multiples. CAESAR NERO (7) is in the mix following a sixth at his most recent appearance over 1740m at Riverina Paceway. May earn some minor money.

Driver: Monique Burnett
Stats
Comments
Didn't do much at the last run, 8th (Fr3) over 1740m after showing early pace at Riverina Paceway beaten 30 m by Le Betty (2:03.20) in NR up to 55 M on February 2 at $5. Before that was driven from back in the field when 7th (Fr6) over 2180m at Kilmore, well beaten by Platinum Jive (2:40.60) in NR 51 to 57 on December 11 at $151. Hard to have on those efforts.
Last Starts 7 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/10 | 02/02/2026 | 53 | NR up to 55 | $9,790.00 | Wagga | 1740m | Fast | Nathan Jack | 1:53.9 | 3 |
| 32.5L | $5.00 |
| 1/4 | 05/01/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bendigo | 1650m | David Miles | 0 |
| 3L | $0.00 | ||
| 7/7 | 11/12/2025 | 270 | NR 51 to 57 | $6,000.00 | Kilmore | 2180m | Neutral | Monique Burnett | 1:58.6 | 6 |
| 191.3L | $151.00 |
| 6/6 | 16/03/2025 | 14 | NR 50 to 52 | $9,700.00 | Hobart | 2090m | Neutral | Olivia Weidenbach | 2:00.4 | 1 |
| 171.8L | $15.00 |
| 9/9 | 02/03/2025 | 9 | NR 50 to 53 | $8,000.00 | Hobart | 2090m | Neutral | Rita Burnett | 1:59.6 | 3 |
| 43.4L | $41.00 |
| 5/6 | 21/02/2025 | 5 | 1-2 LTW's | $9,700.00 | Hobart | 2090m | Neutral | Todd Rattray | 2:00.5 | 4 |
| 24.0L | $4.00 |
| 4/10 | 16/02/2025 | 8 | NMT 2 LTW's | $14,000.00 | Carrick | 2150m | Neutral | Olivia Weidenbach | 1:58.0 | 2 |
| 39.8L | $31.00 |
| 2/4 | 03/02/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Hobart | 2090m | Olivia Weidenbach | 0 |
| 1.6L | $0.00 |

Driver: Tayla French
Stats
Comments
Didn't do much at the last run, 7th (Sr1) over 2190m at Maryborough was 5th-7 at the bell, beaten 19 m by Where Is Woody (2:40.30) in NR 50 to 55 on January 12 at $17. Before that 7th (Sr2) over 1690m at this track, beaten 13 m by My Lady Sarah (2:01.40) in NR up to 55 on January 6 at $26. Not keen.
Last Starts 21 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/9 | 19/01/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bendigo | 2150m | Alex Ashwood | 0 |
| 2L | $0.00 | ||
| 7/9 | 12/01/2026 | 6 | NR 50 to 55 | $6,000.00 | Maryborough | 2190m | Neutral | Tayla French | 1:57.8 | 1 |
| 19.1L | $17.00 |
| 7/11 | 06/01/2026 | 6 | NR up to 55 | $6,000.00 | Shepparton | 1690m | Neutral | Tayla French | 1:55.6 | 2 |
| 13.9L | $26.00 |
| 9/10 | 31/12/2025 | 3 | NR 50 to 55 | $8,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | S J P O'sullivan | 1:58.9 | 4 |
| 91.0L | $23.00 |
| 4/8 | 28/12/2025 | 11 | NR up to 55 | $6,000.00 | Cobram | 1670m | Neutral | Abby Sanderson | 1:55.6 | 1 |
| 4.3L | $81.00 |
| 9/10 | 17/12/2025 | 8 | 2-4 WINS | $6,000.00 | Bendigo | 1650m | Neutral | Alex Ashwood | 1:53.2 | 2 |
| 26.4L | $8.50 |
| 8/8 | 09/12/2025 | 7 | NR 56 to 64 | $7,000.00 | Shepparton | 1690m | Neutral | Tayla French | 1:56.6 | 5 |
| 18.1L | $14.00 |
| 2/6 | 05/05/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bendigo | 2150m | Alex Ashwood | 0 |
| 1L | $0.00 |

Driver: James Herbertson
Stats
Comments
Last start 8th (Fr2) over 2190m at this track, at the bell was 8th-11.27 beaten 14 m by Interpretation (2:41.30) in NR 53 to 58 on February 3 at $18. The run previous 5th (Fr2) over 1750m at Swan Hill was 7th-12.4 at the bell, beaten 7 m by Miki B (2:03.50) in NR 56 to 64 on January 13 at $31. This looks a more suitable assignment.
Last Starts 6 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/12 | 03/02/2026 | 21 | NR 53 to 58 | $6,000.00 | Shepparton | 2190m | Neutral | Ewa Justice | 1:58.6 | 2 |
| 14.1L | $18.00 |
| 5/6 | 22/01/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Shepparton | 2190m | Nathan Jack | 0 |
| 30L | $0.00 | ||
| 5/11 | 13/01/2026 | 105 | NR 56 to 64 | $7,000.00 | Swan Hill | 1750m | Neutral | Ewa Justice | 1:53.6 | 2 |
| 7.1L | $31.00 |
| 1/5 | 04/01/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Kyabram | 2130m | M F Blackmore | 0 |
| 5L | $0.00 | ||
| 7/8 | 30/09/2025 | 7 | NR 56 to 64 | $7,000.00 | Mildura | 1790m | Neutral | Nathan Jack | 1:57.8 | 4 |
| 18.2L | $26.00 |
| 7/9 | 23/09/2025 | 4 | NR 60 to 80 | $8,000.00 | Mildura | 1790m | Neutral | Brent Murphy | 1:58.4 | 2 |
| 12.9L | $61.00 |
| 4/8 | 19/09/2025 | 14 | NR 56 to 64 | $7,000.00 | Mildura | 1790m | Neutral | Brent Murphy | 1:54.9 | 1 |
| 18.1L | $41.00 |
| 8/8 | 05/09/2025 | 7 | NR 56 to 64 | $7,000.00 | Mildura | 1790m | Neutral | Ryan Backhouse | 1:58.7 | 2 |
| 30.1L | $7.00 |

Driver: Rebecca Bartley
Stats
Comments
Last start 5th (Sr4) over 2190m at this track, at the bell was 7th-8.01 beaten 8 m by Interpretation (2:41.30) in NR 53 to 58 on February 3 at $26. Before that, was driven from back in the field when 4th (Fr6) over 2190m after being wide early at this track, at the bell was leading 0.4 beaten 4 m by Julz Marie (2:44.20) in NR 50 to 55 on January 20 at $3.90. Great chance to find winning form.
Last Starts 6 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/12 | 03/02/2026 | 14 | NR 53 to 58 | $6,000.00 | Shepparton | 2190m | Neutral | Damian Wilson | 1:58.6 | 4 |
| 8.5L | $26.00 |
| 4/7 | 20/01/2026 | 14 | NR 50 to 55 | $6,000.00 | Shepparton | 2190m | Neutral | Damian Wilson | 2:00.7 | 6 |
| 3.8L | $3.90 |
| 7/10 | 06/01/2026 | 9 | NR 56 to 62 | $7,000.00 | Shepparton | 1690m | Neutral | Rebecca Bartley | 1:54.9 | 1 |
| 7.9L | $4.80 |
| 5/11 | 28/12/2025 | 26 | 0W/15 0K stake | $15,000.00 | Cobram | 2678m | Neutral | Damian Wilson | 1:57.6 | 3 |
| 26.8L | $26.00 |
| 6/10 | 02/12/2025 | 14 | NR 56 to 64 | $7,000.00 | Shepparton | 2190m | Neutral | Rebecca Bartley | 1:58.7 | 4 |
| 12.3L | $7.50 |
| 6/11 | 18/11/2025 | 10 | NR 54 to 59 | $7,000.00 | Shepparton | 1690m | Neutral | Damian Wilson | 1:55.7 | 6 |
| 10.1L | $14.00 |
| 6/7 | 05/09/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Shepparton | 2190m | R Bartley | 0 |
| 5L | $0.00 | ||
| 1/7 | 29/02/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Shepparton | 2190m | R Bartley | 0 |
| 1L | $0.00 |

Driver: Mark Pitt
Stats
Comments
Won three starts back at Echuca over 1755m NR up to 55 on January 1. Last start 9th (Sr3) over 2190m at this track, at the bell was 4th-4.21 beaten 15 m by Interpretation (2:41.30) in NR 53 to 58 on February 3 at $11. Great chance to bounce back.
Last Starts 6 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9/12 | 03/02/2026 | 17 | NR 53 to 58 | $6,000.00 | Shepparton | 2190m | Neutral | Tasmyn Potter | 1:58.6 | 3 |
| 15.5L | $11.00 |
| 7/12 | 17/01/2026 | 16 | NR up to 55 | $12,000.00 | Shepparton | 1690m | Fast | Mark Pitt | 1:54.4 | 4 |
| 11.7L | $14.00 |
| 1/11 | 01/01/2026 | 4 | NR up to 55 | $6,000.00 | Echuca | 1755m | Neutral | Mark Pitt | 1:57.0 | 3 |
| 4.0L | $4.60 |
| 6/8 | 28/12/2025 | 37 | NR up to 55 | $6,000.00 | Cobram | 1670m | Neutral | Mark Pitt | 1:55.6 | 6 |
| 7.1L | $5.50 |
| 1/2 | 07/12/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Kyabram | 2130m | Addie Duryea | 0 |
| 0.2L | $0.00 | ||
| 6/10 | 21/11/2025 | 7 | NR up to 53 | $9,790.00 | Wagga | 1740m | Fast | Ky Bloomfield | 1:54.7 | 2 |
| 5.5L | $15.00 |
| 8/10 | 14/11/2025 | 14 | NR up to 53 | $12,240.00 | Wagga | 1740m | Neutral | Ky Bloomfield | 1:53.5 | 7 |
| 17.6L | $31.00 |
| 2/7 | 21/10/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Leeton | 1758m | Good | M M Maguire | 0 |
| 2.7L | $0.00 |

Driver: Leigh Sutton
Stats
Comments
Last start 7th (Sr3) over 2100m at Charlton, at the bell was 9th-16.2 beaten 11 m by Our Ultimate Gracy (2:33.90) in NR 50 to 55 on February 2 at $51. Two runs back 10th (Sr6) over 2240m at Swan Hill beaten 35 m by Sports Narrator (2:45.10) in NR 50 to 55 on January 13 at $41. Not keen on his chances in this line-up.
Last Starts 7 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/11 | 02/02/2026 | 20 | NR 50 to 55 | $6,000.00 | Charlton | 2100m | Neutral | Leigh Sutton | 1:57.9 | 3 |
| 11.2L | $51.00 |
| 10/11 | 13/01/2026 | 12 | NR 50 to 55 | $10,000.00 | Swan Hill | 2240m | Neutral | Tayla French | 1:58.6 | 6 |
| 35.3L | $41.00 |
| 5/11 | 01/01/2026 | 34 | NR up to 55 | $6,000.00 | Echuca | 1755m | Neutral | Nathan Jack | 1:57.0 | 4 |
| 7.8L | $10.00 |
| 1/5 | 22/12/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bendigo | 2150m | Alex Ashwood | 0 |
| 17L | $0.00 | ||
| 10/10 | 28/11/2025 | 126 | NR up to 48 | $9,790.00 | Wagga | 1740m | Fast | Jackson Painting | 1:55.0 | 7 |
| 28.6L | $31.00 |
| 4/6 | 20/11/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Shepparton | 2190m | Leigh Sutton | 0 |
| 10L | $0.00 | ||
| 1/9 | 25/07/2025 | 8 | NR up to 47 | $9,790.00 | Wagga | 1740m | Fast | Jackson Painting | 1:58.0 | 1 |
| 0.1L | $3.00 |
| 10/12 | 17/07/2025 | 9 | NR 43 to 49 | $4,000.00 | Kilmore | 2180m | Neutral | Ellen Tormey | 1:59.9 | 2 |
| 34.3L | $4.80 |

Driver: Nathan Jack
Stats
Comments
Failed to impress last start; was well back in the run when 6th (Fr5) over 1740m at Riverina Paceway, at the bell was 6th-11.8 beaten 8 m by Miki Loch (2:04.70) in NR up to 53 on February 2 at $7.50. Showed ability the race before when he won by 1.5 m when quickly away, (Fr4) at Riverina Paceway (2:04.70) beating Marlo Mareau in NR up to 48 on January 16 at $8 at the bell was leading 0.14. Can play a role in the finish.
Last Starts 7 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/10 | 02/02/2026 | 17 | NR up to 53 | $6,940.00 | Wagga | 1740m | Fast | Harrison Ross | 1:55.4 | 5 |
| 8.4L | $7.50 |
| 1/9 | 16/01/2026 | 15 | NR up to 48 | $6,940.00 | Wagga | 1740m | Fast | Taylah Osmond | 1:55.3 | 4 |
| 1.5L | $8.00 |
| 3/8 | 01/01/2026 | 9 | NR up to 49 | $7,000.00 | Echuca | 2160m | Neutral | Chris Alford | 1:59.1 | 1 |
| 5.4L | $5.50 |
| 1/8 | 23/12/2025 | 14 | NR up to 49 | $4,000.00 | Shepparton | 2190m | Neutral | Chris Alford | 2:01.9 | 1 |
| 0.2L | $34.00 |
| 6/10 | 09/12/2025 | 14 | 0-3 WINS | $6,000.00 | Shepparton | 2190m | Neutral | Leigh Sutton | 1:58.7 | 1 |
| 17.7L | $101.00 |
| 10/11 | 25/11/2025 | 7 | NR 46 to 50 | $6,000.00 | Shepparton | 2190m | Neutral | Nathan Jack | 1:59.0 | 2 |
| 37.5L | $51.00 |
| 3/8 | 06/11/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Shepparton | 2190m | Leigh Sutton | 0 |
| 5L | $0.00 | ||
| 6/7 | 30/10/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Shepparton | 2190m | Leigh Sutton | 0 |
| 0.3L | $0.00 |

Driver: Jordan Leedham
Stats
Comments
Last start good run when 3rd (Fr1) over 1609m at Cranbourne was 4th-10.4 at the bell, beaten 6 m by Rolinginthedeep (1:53.50) in NR up to 59 on January 31 at $8. Two runs back won by 6 m as favourite when quickly away, (Fr3) at Junee (2:09.00) beating French Street in NR up to 50 on January 24 at $1.45. Strong chance.
Last Starts 9 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/9 | 31/01/2026 | 7 | NR up to 59 | $10,000.00 | Cranbourne | 1609m | Neutral | Jordan Leedham | 1:53.5 | 1 |
| 6.6L | $8.00 |
| 1/9 | 24/01/2026 | 11 | NR up to 50 | $6,940.00 | Junee | 1760m | Fast | Jackson Painting | 1:58.0 | 3 |
| 6.7L | $1.45 |
| 3/10 | 13/01/2026 | 13 | NR up to 50 | $6,000.00 | Swan Hill | 1750m | Neutral | Jordan Leedham | 1:54.8 | 2 |
| 10.7L | $6.50 |
| 2/10 | 31/12/2025 | 11 | NR up to 55 | $8,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Ewa Justice | 1:56.2 | 2 |
| 1.5L | $4.50 |
| 7/12 | 20/12/2025 | 15 | 10 0K | $20,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Jordan Leedham | 1:56.0 | 2 |
| 11.1L | $5.00 |
| 4/10 | 05/12/2025 | 80 | No NR | $30,000.00 | Wagga | 1740m | Fast | Blake Micallef | 1:52.2 | 6 |
| 4.5L | $151.00 |
| 5/6 | 27/11/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Cobram | 2170m | Brent Thomson | 0 |
| 6L | $0.00 | ||
| 2/4 | 26/06/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Cobram | 2170m | R Bartley | 0 |
| 8L | $0.00 |