Shepparton Race 4 - Murrayfnl 2026 Season Launch Pace
SHAZZA LOVE (4) is in good form at present. Finished second at her latest appearance over 1650m at Bendigo, beaten only 4 metres. This should be an easier assignment so she is in the right race to find the winners' list. ELIZAJANE (9) resumes here after closing her last prep with a sixth at Riverina Paceway on December 12. Has ability and should be right in the finish. ROAM (6) ended last prep with a third at Echuca over 2160m. Capable of a forward showing while fresh. EVILEYE (8) could only finish sixth over 2080m at Cranbourne most recently. Open to improvement and is in the mix.

Driver: Steven Matson
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Comments
Comes here second-up after five-and-a-half weeks. Lacklustre first-up performance when 9th (Fr2) over 1690m at Kilmore beaten 60 m by Illawong Phoenix (2:05.10) in NR up to 45 on January 22 at $151. Has the job ahead against this lot.
Last Starts 39 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9/10 | 22/01/2026 | 77 | NR up to 45 | $4,000.00 | Kilmore | 1690m | Neutral | Steven Matson | 1:59.1 | 2 |
| 61.9L | $151.00 |
| 7/8 | 06/11/2025 | 14 | NR up to 36 | $4,000.00 | Kilmore | 1690m | Neutral | Steven Matson | 2:00.2 | 2 |
| 17.0L | $126.00 |
| 10/11 | 23/10/2025 | 15 | NR up to 41 | $4,000.00 | Kilmore | 1690m | Neutral | Steven Matson | 1:58.4 | 2 |
| 35.1L | $151.00 |
| 11/12 | 08/10/2025 | 246 | NR up to 49 | $4,000.00 | Bendigo | 1650m | Neutral | Steven Matson | 1:57.5 | 2 |
| 40.1L | $151.00 |
| 7/7 | 04/02/2025 | 223 | NR 40 to 45 | $4,000.00 | Shepparton | 1690m | Neutral | Steven Matson | 1:58.5 | 1 |
| 56.6L | $34.00 |
| 8/9 | 26/06/2024 | 14 | NR up to 34 | $4,500.00 | Echuca | 2160m | Neutral | Steven Matson | 2:03.9 | 2 |
| 44.9L | $10.00 |
| 2/7 | 27/05/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Melton | 1720m | Steven Matson | 0 |
| 2.5L | $0.00 | ||
| 2/6 | 21/05/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Shepparton | 2190m | S Matson | 0 |
| 10L | $0.00 |

Driver: Charlene Gusman
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Comments
Last start was well back in the run when 4th (Fr5) over 2190m at this track was 8th-12.49 at the bell, beaten 4.5 m by Line Up Jacquie (2:44.80) in NR up to 45 M on February 17 at $17. Two runs back was driven from back in the field when 8th (Fr4) over 1690m after being wide early at this track beaten 30 m by Foregone Conclusion (2:01.60) in NR up to 49 on August 12 at $23. Solid prospect with that run under the belt.
Last Starts 13 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/9 | 17/02/2026 | 189 | NR up to 45 | $4,000.00 | Shepparton | 2190m | Neutral | Charlene Gusman | 2:01.1 | 5 |
| 4.5L | $17.00 |
| 8/8 | 12/08/2025 | 7 | NR up to 49 | $7,000.00 | Shepparton | 1690m | Neutral | R Pace | 1:55.8 | 4 |
| 27.7L | $23.00 |
| 5/9 | 05/08/2025 | 7 | NR up to 45 | $4,000.00 | Shepparton | 2190m | Neutral | Charlene Gusman | 1:59.3 | 3 |
| 9.4L | $8.00 |
| 3/9 | 29/07/2025 | 7 | NR 43 to 47 | $4,000.00 | Shepparton | 1690m | Neutral | Charlene Gusman | 1:57.7 | 2 |
| 9.9L | $6.50 |
| 3/8 | 22/07/2025 | 11 | NR 43 to 49 | $4,000.00 | Shepparton | 2190m | W | Charlene Gusman | 2:00.2 | 4 |
| 8.9L | $6.00 |
| 5/9 | 11/07/2025 | 8 | NR up to 55 | $6,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Nick Beale | 1:55.8 | 2 |
| 15.1L | $41.00 |
| 2/7 | 04/07/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Shepparton | 2190m | C Gusman | 0 |
| 1L | $0.00 | ||
| 7/8 | 27/06/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Shepparton | 1690m | C Gusman | 0 |
| 25L | $0.00 |

Driver: Ryan Sanderson
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Comments
Last start 6th (Fr4) over 1690m after showing early pace at this track, beaten 17 m by Eastbro Jesse (2:00.60) in NR 43 to 48 on February 24 at $9. Before that, 7th (Fr2) over 2190m after showing early pace at this track, beaten 30 m by Byrneside Boom (2:42.90) in NR 44 to 49 on February 17 at $11. Capable of a better showing.
Last Starts 6 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/11 | 24/02/2026 | 7 | NR 43 to 48 | $4,000.00 | Shepparton | 1690m | W | Ryan Sanderson | 1:54.8 | 4 |
| 17.4L | $9.00 |
| 7/9 | 17/02/2026 | 14 | NR 44 to 49 | $4,000.00 | Shepparton | 2190m | Neutral | Ryan Sanderson | 1:59.7 | 2 |
| 28.5L | $11.00 |
| 9/9 | 03/02/2026 | 13 | NR 47 to 52 | $6,000.00 | Shepparton | 2190m | Neutral | Ryan Sanderson | 1:57.7 | 5 |
| 45.2L | $26.00 |
| 8/8 | 21/01/2026 | 71 | NR 49 to 54 | $6,000.00 | Bendigo | 1650m | Neutral | Ryan Sanderson | 1:54.7 | 1 |
| 32.3L | $9.50 |
| 4/8 | 11/11/2025 | 7 | NR 46 to 50 | $6,000.00 | Echuca | 2160m | Neutral | Ryan Sanderson | 2:00.7 | 5 |
| 9.8L | $3.90 |
| 5/9 | 04/11/2025 | 7 | NR 48 to 53 | $6,000.00 | Shepparton | 1690m | Neutral | S J P O'sullivan | 1:57.9 | 3 |
| 9.2L | $13.00 |
| 3/6 | 29/03/2021 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bendigo | 2150m | F Barac | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 | ||
| 4/6 | 14/03/2021 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bendigo | 1650m | F Barac | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 |

Driver: Chris Alford
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Comments
Fair performance when beaten by 3.5 m finishing fourth after being driven well back, behind Bona Khan at Cranbourne over 1145m in a NR 40 to 46 on February 8 at $2.30. Then a handy effort when beaten by 4 m finishing second after being driven well back, behind Vincheska at Bendigo over 1650m in a NR up to 50 on February 20 at $12. Very hard to beat.
Last Starts 10 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/8 | 20/02/2026 | 12 | NR up to 50 | $8,000.00 | Bendigo | 1650m | Neutral | Hannah Parish | 1:55.6 | 5 |
| 3.8L | $12.00 |
| 4/7 | 08/02/2026 | 22 | NR 40 to 46 | $4,000.00 | Cranbourne | 1145m | Neutral | Chris Alford | 3 |
| 3.7L | $2.30 | |
| 6/6 | 17/01/2026 | 9 | NR up to 55 | $8,000.00 | Shepparton | 1690m | Fast | Chris Alford | 1:57.3 | 2 |
| 36.2L | $10.00 |
| 7/9 | 08/01/2026 | 8 | NR 42 to 48 | $4,000.00 | Ballarat | 1710m | Neutral | Chris Alford | 1:57.2 | 5 |
| 8.8L | $7.50 |
| 8/10 | 31/12/2025 | 42 | NR up to 49 | $8,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Ryan Sanderson | 1:56.6 | 3 |
| 16.5L | $6.50 |
| 4/12 | 19/11/2025 | 209 | NR 39 to 44 | $4,000.00 | Bendigo | 1650m | Neutral | Chris Alford | 1:56.5 | 4 |
| 6.1L | $4.40 |
| 1/5 | 07/04/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bendigo | 2150m | Chris Alford | 0 |
| 3L | $0.00 | ||
| 2/7 | 30/04/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Melton | 1720m | Crystal Hackett | 0 |
| 2.5L | $0.00 |

Driver: Cameron Maggs
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Comments
Didn't do much last start, 5th (Fr4) over 1690m at this track, at the bell was 5th-10.6 beaten 10 m by Favouritehighlight (2:04.30) in NR up to 50 on February 17 at $41. Before that 7th (Fr3) over 1690m after showing early pace at this track, beaten 20 m by Random Mahoney (2:02.70) in NR 47 to 51 on February 10 at $151. Must do a lot more.
Last Starts 13 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/9 | 17/02/2026 | 7 | NR up to 50 | $8,000.00 | Shepparton | 1690m | Neutral | Stacie Carbone | 1:58.4 | 4 |
| 10.7L | $41.00 |
| 7/11 | 10/02/2026 | 7 | NR 47 to 51 | $6,000.00 | Shepparton | 1690m | Neutral | Cameron Maggs | 1:56.8 | 3 |
| 20.9L | $151.00 |
| 8/9 | 03/02/2026 | 14 | NR 47 to 52 | $6,000.00 | Shepparton | 2190m | Neutral | Cameron Maggs | 1:57.7 | 3 |
| 27.3L | $101.00 |
| 8/9 | 20/01/2026 | 4 | NR 45 to 50 | $6,000.00 | Shepparton | 1690m | Neutral | Cameron Maggs | 1:56.6 | 1 |
| 29.8L | $101.00 |
| 7/9 | 16/01/2026 | 15 | NR up to 48 | $6,940.00 | Wagga | 1740m | Fast | Codi Rauchenberger | 1:55.2 | 4 |
| 10.3L | $23.00 |
| 4/10 | 01/01/2026 | 9 | NR up to 45 | $6,940.00 | Leeton | 1758m | Fast | Codi Rauchenberger | 1:59.1 | 4 |
| 9.1L | $17.00 |
| 2/8 | 09/12/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Shepparton | 2190m | Cameron Maggs | 0 |
| 5L | $0.00 | ||
| 4/6 | 27/11/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Cobram | 2170m | I J Ward | 0 |
| 6L | $0.00 |

Driver: Abbey Turnbull
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Comments
First up. At the last outing she produced a good run when 3rd (Fr2) over 2160m after showing early speed at Echuca, at the bell was leading 1.7m on the pegs beaten 2 m by Tophut Johny (2:43.30) in NR 43 to 48 on September 9 at $3.90. Bold showing expected while fresh.
Last Starts 11 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/6 | 19/02/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Shepparton | 2190m | Abbey Turnbull | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 | ||
| 3/10 | 09/09/2025 | 18 | NR 43 to 48 | $4,000.00 | Echuca | 2160m | Neutral | Leigh Sutton | 2:01.6 | 2 |
| 2.1L | $3.90 |
| 9/10 | 22/08/2025 | 31 | NR up to 48 | $9,790.00 | Wagga | 1740m | Neutral | Nathan Jack | 1:55.6 | 1 |
| 41.4L | $1.75 |
| 5/8 | 22/07/2025 | 28 | NR 43 to 49 | $4,000.00 | Shepparton | 2190m | W | W Hayes | 2:00.2 | 1 |
| 12.0L | $21.00 |
| 5/10 | 24/06/2025 | 7 | NR 43 to 48 | $4,000.00 | Shepparton | 1690m | W | W Hayes | 1:59.5 | 1 |
| 6.7L | $6.00 |
| 8/12 | 17/06/2025 | 91 | NR 46 to 51 | $6,000.00 | Shepparton | 1690m | Neutral | W Hayes | 1:56.0 | 5 |
| 13.6L | $81.00 |
| 9/10 | 18/03/2025 | 63 | NR 50 to 55 | $6,000.00 | Shepparton | 1690m | Neutral | W Hayes | 1:56.8 | 2 |
| 13.9L | $126.00 |
| 1/6 | 11/07/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Shepparton | 2190m | W J Hayes | 0 |
| 6L | $0.00 |

Driver: Josh Duggan
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Comments
Last start 5th (Fr7) over 1690m at this track beaten 15 m by Eastbro Jesse (2:00.60) in NR 43 to 48 on February 24 at $23. At the run before game effort when 2nd (Fr6) over 1690m at this track was leading by 6.66 at the bell, beaten 1.4 m by Favouritehighlight (2:04.30) in NR up to 50 on February 17 at $11. Can play a role in the finish.
Last Starts 6 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/11 | 24/02/2026 | 7 | NR 43 to 48 | $4,000.00 | Shepparton | 1690m | W | Josh Duggan | 1:54.8 | 7 |
| 15.4L | $23.00 |
| 2/9 | 17/02/2026 | 6 | NR up to 50 | $8,000.00 | Shepparton | 1690m | Neutral | Grace Bilney | 1:58.4 | 6 |
| 1.4L | $11.00 |
| 4/9 | 11/02/2026 | 41 | NR up to 50 | $6,000.00 | Maryborough | 1690m | Neutral | Josh Duggan | 1:58.8 | 4 |
| 11.4L | $21.00 |
| 11/11 | 01/01/2026 | 9 | NR up to 55 | $6,000.00 | Echuca | 1755m | Neutral | Josh Duggan | 1:57.0 | 5 |
| 16.8L | $71.00 |
| 8/12 | 23/12/2025 | 9 | NR 50 to 54 | $6,000.00 | Shepparton | 1690m | Neutral | A L Turnbull | 1:55.1 | 1 |
| 31.3L | $34.00 |
| 7/8 | 14/12/2025 | 68 | NR 50 to 55 | $6,000.00 | Gunbower | 2030m | Neutral | Josh Duggan | 2:00.8 | 5 |
| 30.0L | $71.00 |
| 1/6 | 07/12/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Kyabram | 2130m | C A Godden | 0 |
| 20L | $0.00 | ||
| 2/4 | 30/11/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Echuca | 2160m | C A Godden | 0 |
| 10L | $0.00 |

Driver: David Miles
Stats
Comments
Last start 6th (Sr2) over 2080m at Cranbourne, beaten 40 m by Caledonian Ranger (2:31.60) in NR 48 to 53 on February 22 at $10. Before that, broke in score up and was out of position at the start 5th (Sr1) over 2180m at Kilmore, at the bell was 2nd-2.41 beaten 15 m by Always A Showgirl (2:42.50) in NR up to 50 on February 12 at $9.50. A better run is on the cards.
Last Starts 6 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/10 | 24/02/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Melton | 1720m | Good | Jordan Leedham | 0 |
| 29.5L | $0.00 | |
| 6/9 | 22/02/2026 | 10 | NR 48 to 53 | $6,000.00 | Cranbourne | 2080m | W | Josh Duggan | 1:57.3 | 2 |
| 39.6L | $10.00 |
| 5/10 | 12/02/2026 | 21 | NR up to 50 | $6,000.00 | Kilmore | 2180m | Neutral | David Miles | 2:00.0 | 1 |
| 15.3L | $9.50 |
| 1/5 | 02/02/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bendigo | 2150m | David Miles | 0 |
| 28L | $0.00 | ||
| 10/10 | 22/01/2026 | 12 | NR up to 52 | $6,000.00 | Kilmore | 1690m | Neutral | Michael Bellman | 1:58.0 | 1 |
| 139.0L | $8.50 |
| 6/6 | 10/01/2026 | 10 | NR up to 55 | $8,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | David Miles | 1:56.5 | 1 |
| 71.4L | $8.50 |
| 5/10 | 31/12/2025 | 35 | NR up to 55 | $8,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Liam Older | 1:56.2 | 4 |
| 5.8L | $5.50 |
| 3/6 | 26/11/2025 | 6 | No NR | $6,000.00 | Bendigo | 2150m | Neutral | David Miles | 1:58.9 | 4 |
| 20.0L | $2.40 |

Driver: Nathan Jack
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Comments
Resuming after a spell of 12 weeks. Finished off last preparation when sixth behind Jilliby Ryder at Riverina Paceway over 1740m in a 3yo NR up to 55 on December 12 at $4.20. Can open the campaign with a win.
Last Starts 11 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/6 | 19/02/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Shepparton | 2190m | Nathan Jack | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 | ||
| 5/6 | 05/02/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Shepparton | 2190m | Tasmyn Potter | 0 |
| 40L | $0.00 | ||
| 6/10 | 12/12/2025 | 10 | NR up to 55 | $9,790.00 | Wagga | 1740m | Fast | Tasmyn Potter | 1:55.3 | 7 |
| 12.0L | $4.20 |
| 1/8 | 02/12/2025 | 16 | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Shepparton | 1690m | Neutral | Tasmyn Potter | 2:01.1 | 4 |
| 6.2L | $2.20 |
| 2/12 | 16/11/2025 | 12 | MAIDEN | $7,000.00 | Cranbourne | 1609m | W | Tasmyn Potter | 1:58.2 | 4 |
| 20.3L | $5.00 |
| 2/10 | 04/11/2025 | 238 | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Shepparton | 2190m | Neutral | Tasmyn Potter | 2:00.1 | 4 |
| 0.3L | $8.50 |
| 7/7 | 11/03/2025 | 14 | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Shepparton | 1690m | Neutral | Eddie Tappe | 1:59.5 | 1 |
| 38.1L | $126.00 |
| 9/10 | 25/02/2025 | - | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Shepparton | 1690m | Neutral | Eddie Tappe | 1:57.5 | 1 |
| 58.5L | $126.00 |

Driver: Abby Sanderson
Stats
Comments
Last start 4th (Sr2) over 1790m at Mildura was 4th-7.4 at the bell, beaten 17 m by Keayang Hungry (2:13.30) in 0-1 WIN on February 18 at $3.80. Before that, 9th (Fr3) over 1670m at Carrick beaten 35 m by Enjoy Life (2:00.30) in 3yo+ 1-2 LTW's on January 25 at $8. Certainly worth another chance.
Last Starts 12 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/8 | 18/02/2026 | 24 | 0-1 WIN | $6,000.00 | Mildura | 1790m | Neutral | Ellen Tormey | 1:59.9 | 2 |
| 17.2L | $3.80 |
| 9/10 | 25/01/2026 | 14 | 1-2 LTW's | $9,700.00 | Carrick | 1670m | Neutral | Rohan Hillier | 1:55.9 | 3 |
| 34.3L | $8.00 |
| 8/12 | 11/01/2026 | 7 | NMT 2 LTW's | $14,000.00 | Hobart | 2090m | Neutral | Mark Yole | 1:58.7 | 2 |
| 21.7L | $20.00 |
| 4/9 | 04/01/2026 | 7 | NMT 2 LTW's | $9,700.00 | Hobart | 1609m | Neutral | Mark Yole | 1:55.7 | 5 |
| 5.1L | $8.50 |
| 1/7 | 28/12/2025 | 14 | MAIDEN | $14,000.00 | Carrick | 1670m | Neutral | Jordan Chibnall | 2:00.6 | 3 |
| 1.7L | $1.45 |
| 3/7 | 14/12/2025 | 15 | NMT 1 LTW | $14,000.00 | Launceston | 1680m | Neutral | Rohan Hillier | 2:01.9 | 2 |
| 2.8L | $5.00 |
| 4/5 | 20/01/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bendigo | 1650m | Ellen Tormey | 0 |
| 30L | $0.00 | ||
| 4/4 | 25/11/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bendigo | 1650m | R L Burnett | 0 |
| 7L | $0.00 |