Shepparton Race 5 - Reflex Glass / J & T Joinery Wangaratta Trotters Cup
THE DARK THUNDER (8) broke last start but still managed to get the cash by 1.5 metres over 2612m at Boort, his second success from as many starts this time in work. Can travel in a nice spot from this draw and wait on the sprint lane if necessary. Big chance again in a similar assignment. ABBIE (2) comes here fresh from a third in a Listed feature won by Aldebaran Susanne eight days ago over 1720m at Melton. Ideally drawn and can play a big role. COCONUT MICKEY (1) is the next elect off a last-start win by 5.5 metres at Melton over 2240m. CALL ME JACK (6) last appeared when seventh over 1720m at Melton four-and-a-half months ago. Expect a better effort to kick off this prep.

Driver: Chris Svanosio
Stats
Comments
Last start won on the speed and boxed on steadily; posted a big 5.5 m win when quickly away, (Fr1) at Melton (2:47.10) beating Tictok in NR up to 59 on February 28 at $12 at the bell was 3rd-4.42. Sure to play a major role.
Last Starts 7 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/8 | 28/02/2026 | 7 | NR up to 59 | $8,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Chris Svanosio | 2:00.1 | 1 |
| 5.3L | $12.00 |
| 7/11 | 21/02/2026 | 7 | 0W/15 0K stake | $15,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Chris Svanosio | 2:00.0 | 4 |
| 11.9L | $51.00 |
| 8/9 | 14/02/2026 | 35 | NR 52 to 69 | $8,000.00 | Globe Derby | 2230m | Neutral | S K Hill | 2:04.8 | 2 |
| 67.5L | $3.90 |
| 2/8 | 10/02/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Melton | 2240m | Good | James Herbertson | 0 |
| 13.8L | $0.00 | |
| 4/8 | 10/01/2026 | 8 | NR up to 59 | $8,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Chris Svanosio | 2:01.2 | 6 |
| 6.1L | $9.50 |
| 4/10 | 02/01/2026 | 31 | NR up to 55 | $9,790.00 | Goulburn | 1710m | Fast | James Locke | 1:58.4 | 1 |
| 9.7L | $17.00 |
| 1/4 | 22/12/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Melton | 1720m | Good | Chris Svanosio | 0 |
| 3L | $0.00 | |
| 10/10 | 02/12/2025 | 14 | NR up to 55 | $6,000.00 | Shepparton | 2190m | Neutral | Lauren White | 2:00.6 | 4 |
| 167.9L | $15.00 |

Driver: Taylor Youl
Stats
Comments
Improved last start with a good run when 3rd (Fr3) over 1720m after showing early speed at Melton, at the bell was 3rd-5.93 beaten 8 m by Aldebaran Susanne (2:04.70) in LR NR 56 to 75 M on February 28 at $34. Heading the right way and is a leading player.
Last Starts 7 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/8 | 28/02/2026 | 8 | NR 56 to 75 | $20,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Taylor Youl | 1:56.7 | 3 |
| 8.3L | $34.00 |
| 7/10 | 20/02/2026 | 9 | NR 56 to 75 | $8,000.00 | Bendigo | 1650m | Neutral | Tasmyn Potter | 1:55.3 | 2 |
| 20.7L | $17.00 |
| 8/11 | 11/02/2026 | 5 | NR 57 to 66 | $6,000.00 | Maryborough | 2190m | Neutral | Tasmyn Potter | 2:01.3 | 1 |
| 55.1L | $13.00 |
| 2/11 | 06/02/2026 | 7 | NR 56 to 64 | $7,000.00 | Bendigo | 1650m | Neutral | Tasmyn Potter | 1:56.1 | 7 |
| 3.0L | $26.00 |
| 5/12 | 30/01/2026 | 7 | NR 56 to 64 | $7,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Tasmyn Potter | 1:59.4 | 1 |
| 9.8L | $11.00 |
| 6/10 | 23/01/2026 | 6 | NR 54 to 60 | $7,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Tasmyn Potter | 1:57.1 | 7 |
| 10.3L | $15.00 |
| 5/7 | 24/02/2022 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Shepparton | 2190m | E Tappe | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 | ||
| 1/7 | 17/02/2022 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Shepparton | 2190m | E Tappe | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 |

Driver: Chris Alford
Stats
Comments
Well beaten last start by The Dark Thunder, a rival who he faces again; was restrained, when 18 metres fifth at Bendigo over 2150m in a NR 50 to 55 race on February 20. This looks far too tough.
Last Starts 15 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/11 | 20/02/2026 | 8 | NR 50 to 55 | $6,000.00 | Bendigo | 2150m | Neutral | Tasmyn Potter | 1:59.7 | 7 |
| 18.3L | $18.00 |
| 5/11 | 12/02/2026 | 72 | NR 50 to 56 | $6,000.00 | Kilmore | 1690m | Neutral | Chris Alford | 1:59.7 | 6 |
| 17.8L | $9.50 |
| 8/10 | 02/12/2025 | 7 | NR up to 55 | $6,000.00 | Shepparton | 2190m | Neutral | Tasmyn Potter | 2:00.6 | 2 |
| 97.2L | $3.70 |
| 5/8 | 25/11/2025 | 13 | NR 56 to 64 | $7,000.00 | Shepparton | 2190m | Neutral | Tasmyn Potter | 2:00.4 | 2 |
| 5.8L | $10.00 |
| 3/12 | 12/11/2025 | 12 | NR 50 to 55 | $6,000.00 | Bendigo | 1650m | Neutral | Tasmyn Potter | 1:57.1 | 7 |
| 4.8L | $8.00 |
| 5/11 | 31/10/2025 | 290 | NR 52 to 58 | $6,000.00 | Maryborough | 2190m | Neutral | Brent Thomson | 2:02.0 | 7 |
| 5.7L | $34.00 |
| 1/2 | 05/12/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Shepparton | 2190m | Rebecca Bartley | 0 |
| 2L | $0.00 | ||
| 2/5 | 29/08/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Shepparton | 2190m | B Thomson | 0 |
| 2L | $0.00 |

Driver: Paul Warnock
Stats
Comments
Won three starts back at Kilmore over 2660m NR 55 or better on February 12. Last time out 5th (FT Fr1) over 2570m at Ararat, at the bell was leading 0.7 beaten 3 m by More Wanted (3:17.90) in No NR on February 27 at $18. Bold showing expected.
Last Starts 8 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/9 | 27/02/2026 | 6 | No NR | $20,000.00 | Ararat | 2570m | Neutral | P A Warnock | 2:03.0 | 1 |
| 3.0L | $18.00 |
| 10/11 | 21/02/2026 | 9 | 0W/15 0K stake | $15,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Kerryn Manning | 2:00.0 | 7 |
| 16.3L | $41.00 |
| 1/8 | 12/02/2026 | 7 | NR 55 or better | $8,000.00 | Kilmore | 2660m | Neutral | P A Warnock | 2:05.1 | 1 |
| 2.3L | $26.00 |
| 8/11 | 05/02/2026 | 11 | NR 50 to 55 | $6,000.00 | Ballarat | 2200m | Neutral | H Lewis | 2:00.4 | 5 |
| 20.1L | $17.00 |
| 3/6 | 25/01/2026 | 7 | No NR | $12,000.00 | Wedderburn | 2955m | Neutral | P A Warnock | 2:07.1 | 1 |
| 3.0L | $10.00 |
| 2/8 | 18/01/2026 | 22 | NR 51 to 57 | $6,000.00 | Cranbourne | 2080m | Neutral | H Lewis | 2:03.0 | 7 |
| 6.3L | $8.00 |
| 5/6 | 11/11/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Terang | 2180m | Hannah Lewis | 0 |
| 0.2L | $0.00 | ||
| 1/3 | 25/05/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Maryborough | 2190m | P A Warnock | 0 |
| 3L | $0.00 |

Driver: Damian Wilson
Stats
Comments
Last start 7th (Sr1) over 1690m at Kilmore beaten 22 m by Desert Assassin (2:05.70) in NR 50 to 56 on February 12 at $41. Before that, was well back in the run when 6th (Sr5) over 2190m after being wide early at Maryborough, beaten 21 m by Antonov (2:43.70) in NR 52 to 56 on February 4 at $7. Capable of a better showing.
Last Starts 23 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/11 | 12/02/2026 | 8 | NR 50 to 56 | $6,000.00 | Kilmore | 1690m | Neutral | Rita Burnett | 1:59.7 | 1 |
| 22.2L | $41.00 |
| 6/12 | 04/02/2026 | 14 | NR 52 to 56 | $6,000.00 | Maryborough | 2190m | Neutral | James Herbertson | 2:00.3 | 5 |
| 21.6L | $7.00 |
| 4/11 | 21/01/2026 | 37 | NR up to 69 | $10,000.00 | Bendigo | 2150m | Neutral | James Herbertson | 2:01.6 | 2 |
| 10.9L | $14.00 |
| 2/4 | 12/01/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bendigo | 2150m | Rita Burnett | 0 |
| 2L | $0.00 | ||
| 8/8 | 05/01/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bendigo | 2150m | Rita Burnett | 0 |
| 13L | $0.00 | ||
| 9/9 | 15/12/2025 | 45 | NR 54 to 59 | $6,000.00 | Maryborough | 1690m | Neutral | James Herbertson | 1:59.7 | 5 |
| 108.5L | $3.40 |
| 4/11 | 31/10/2025 | 9 | NR 52 to 58 | $6,000.00 | Maryborough | 2190m | Neutral | James Herbertson | 2:02.0 | 2 |
| 5.6L | $3.50 |
| 1/8 | 22/10/2025 | 13 | NR 50 to 55 | $6,000.00 | Bendigo | 2150m | Neutral | James Herbertson | 2:03.5 | 6 |
| 2.7L | $2.50 |

Driver: Ian McMahon
Stats
Comments
First up. At the last run he was well back in the run when 7th (Fr3) over 1720m at Melton, at the bell was 7th-7.4m 2WWC beaten 15 m by Mitchell Wrap (2:04.40) in NR 60 to 69 on October 25 at $7.50. Sure to be thereabouts.
Last Starts 7 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/4 | 28/02/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bacchus Marsh | 1940m | M T Purcell | 0 |
| 3L | $0.00 | ||
| 7/9 | 25/10/2025 | 15 | NR 60 to 69 | $10,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Ian McMahon | 1:56.4 | 3 |
| 15.3L | $7.50 |
| 3/12 | 10/10/2025 | 7 | NR 56 to 64 | $7,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Ian McMahon | 1:57.5 | 4 |
| 6.9L | $3.50 |
| 4/12 | 03/10/2025 | 11 | NR 60 to 69 | $8,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Ian McMahon | 1:57.8 | 5 |
| 4.1L | $5.50 |
| 2/10 | 22/09/2025 | 14 | NR up to 62 | $10,000.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Neutral | Ian McMahon | 1:55.5 | 5 |
| 15.2L | $7.00 |
| 6/10 | 08/09/2025 | 9 | NR up to 75 | $10,000.00 | Menangle | 2300m | Neutral | M T Purcell | 1:58.6 | 4 |
| 12.3L | $5.50 |
| 6/12 | 30/08/2025 | 84 | NR 60 to 71 | $15,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Ian McMahon | 1:58.4 | 4 |
| 11.8L | $23.00 |
| 2/4 | 18/08/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Geelong | 2100m | Ian McMahon | 0 |
| 1L | $0.00 |

Driver: Ellen Tormey
Stats
Comments
Last start 5th (Fr4) over 1720m after showing early speed at Melton, at the bell was 4th-9.51 beaten 8 m by Aldebaran Susanne (2:04.70) in LR NR 56 to 75 M on February 28 at $16. At the start before good run when 3rd (Fr3) over 1650m after showing early speed at Bendigo was 3rd-4.74 at the bell, beaten 9 m by Keayang Gypsy (1:58.30) in NR 56 to 75 M on February 20 at $34. Sure to be thereabouts.
Last Starts 7 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/8 | 28/02/2026 | 8 | NR 56 to 75 | $20,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Ewa Justice | 1:56.7 | 4 |
| 8.4L | $16.00 |
| 3/10 | 20/02/2026 | 14 | NR 56 to 75 | $8,000.00 | Bendigo | 1650m | Neutral | Kerryn Manning | 1:55.3 | 3 |
| 9.0L | $34.00 |
| 7/11 | 06/02/2026 | 7 | NR 56 to 64 | $7,000.00 | Bendigo | 1650m | Neutral | Kerryn Manning | 1:56.1 | 3 |
| 7.3L | $19.00 |
| 7/12 | 30/01/2026 | 14 | NR 56 to 64 | $7,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Kate Gath | 1:59.4 | 2 |
| 15.4L | $26.00 |
| 3/9 | 16/01/2026 | 6 | 1W/15 0K stake | $15,000.00 | Geelong | 2100m | Neutral | Kerryn Manning | 2:01.8 | 5 |
| 8.3L | $7.00 |
| 4/8 | 10/01/2026 | 14 | NR 60 to 75 | $15,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Kerryn Manning | 1:58.2 | 1 |
| 5.4L | $12.00 |
| 1/5 | 19/05/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bendigo | 2150m | Paul Males | 0 |
| 4L | $0.00 | ||
| 6/7 | 06/05/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Melton | 2240m | Good | Paul Males | 0 |
| 36.4L | $0.00 |

Driver: Sean O'Sullivan
Stats
Comments
Four-year-old gelding is racing in fine form. Won his last two outings at Boort and Bendigo. Last start won by 1.5 m (FT Fr1) at Boort (3:29.80) beating Maestro in No NR on March 1 at $4.40 at the bell was 2nd-5.2. Expected to measure up again.
Last Starts 6 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/5 | 01/03/2026 | 9 | No NR | $12,000.00 | Boort | 2612m | W | S J P O'sullivan | 2:09.3 | 1 |
| 1.6L | $4.40 |
| 1/11 | 20/02/2026 | 69 | NR 50 to 55 | $6,000.00 | Bendigo | 2150m | Neutral | S J P O'sullivan | 1:59.7 | 3 |
| 0.1L | $10.00 |
| 1/4 | 09/02/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bendigo | 2150m | Lauren White | 0 |
| 5L | $0.00 | ||
| 8/12 | 13/12/2025 | 2 | No NR | $60,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Jack Laugher | 1:58.5 | 5 |
| 43.8L | $61.00 |
| 8/12 | 11/12/2025 | 8 | NR 50 to 55 | $6,000.00 | Kilmore | 1690m | Neutral | Jack Laugher | 2:01.7 | 4 |
| 29.4L | $5.00 |
| 7/8 | 03/12/2025 | 5 | No NR | $10,000.00 | Bendigo | 2150m | Neutral | John Caldow | 1:57.3 | 1 |
| 39.7L | $41.00 |
| 5/12 | 28/11/2025 | 14 | No NR | $15,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | W | Jack Laugher | 2:01.3 | 6 |
| 9.8L | $13.00 |
| 1/7 | 15/09/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bendigo | 2150m | Jack Laugher | 0 |
| 2L | $0.00 |

Driver: Jack Laugher
Stats
Comments
Last start won by 2 m as favourite when quickly away, (Fr7) at Maryborough (2:06.00) beating Kennywould in NR 50 to 55 on February 25 at $4.20 at the bell was leading 1.4. In-form and can measure up again.
Last Starts 10 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/11 | 25/02/2026 | 5 | NR 50 to 55 | $6,000.00 | Maryborough | 1690m | Neutral | James Herbertson | 2:00.0 | 7 |
| 2.0L | $4.20 |
| 6/11 | 20/02/2026 | 8 | NR 50 to 55 | $6,000.00 | Bendigo | 2150m | Neutral | Jack Laugher | 1:59.7 | 6 |
| 27.8L | $21.00 |
| 9/11 | 12/02/2026 | 8 | NR 50 to 56 | $6,000.00 | Kilmore | 1690m | Neutral | Leigh Sutton | 1:59.7 | 7 |
| 28.1L | $21.00 |
| 5/8 | 04/02/2026 | 7 | NR 55 or better | $8,000.00 | Maryborough | 2190m | Neutral | James Herbertson | 2:02.1 | 2 |
| 14.8L | $2.70 |
| 1/10 | 28/01/2026 | 6 | NR 50 to 55 | $6,000.00 | Maryborough | 1690m | Neutral | James Herbertson | 2:00.2 | 3 |
| 2.1L | $2.50 |
| 1/10 | 22/01/2026 | 5 | NR 46 to 51 | $6,000.00 | Kilmore | 1690m | Neutral | James Herbertson | 2:01.8 | 5 |
| 3.9L | $1.95 |
| 1/6 | 02/10/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Shepparton | 2190m | Rita Burnette | 0 |
| 0.2L | $0.00 | ||
| 3/4 | 21/07/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bendigo | 2150m | Rita Burnett | 0 |
| 7L | $0.00 |