Shepparton Race 7 - Vhrc / Mazzetti Painting Maiden Trot
FARSTAR (6) looks close to a win having placed in his last two starts after racing parked from back row draws. Starts on the front line this time and could break through. ALIZA MEL (5) hasn't raced since her fifth at Listed level at Melton six-and-a-half months ago. Likely to have developed with maturity and was readied with a trial. BET BET HOTSHOT (2) broke last start at Melton but had consistent form earlier in his campaign, putting together a string of top-four finishes. Draws to play a role. WAR DAN PHOENIX (7) hasn't raced since manners let him down on debut back in September but a trial placing at Melton suggests he has improved since then so keep him safe.

Driver: Cameron Maggs
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Five-year-old entire lining up for the second time. At debut 7th (Fr6) over 2150m at Bendigo well beaten by Butlers Wharf (2:45.20) in 4yo+ MAIDEN on March 18 at $26. Has the job ahead.
Last Starts 5 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/11 | 18/03/2026 | - | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Bendigo | 2150m | Neutral | Cameron Maggs | 2:03.6 | 6 |
| 122.9L | $26.00 |
| 6/6 | 05/03/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Shepparton | 2190m | Cameron Maggs | 0 |
| 2L | $0.00 | ||
| 3/4 | 23/02/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bendigo | 2150m | Ellen Tormey | 0 |
| 15L | $0.00 |

Driver: Abby Sanderson
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Last start surrendered the lead and finished 6th (Fr1) over 2240m after showing early pace at Melton, beaten 40 m by Bar Tab (2:48.70) in 0-1 WIN on March 20 at $21. Before that, 8th (Fr1) over 2190m at this track, beaten 45 m by I Am Harro (2:44.60) in 0-1 WIN on March 17 at $18. Draws for a better showing.
Last Starts 3 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/7 | 20/03/2026 | 3 | 0-1 WIN | $6,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Abby Sanderson | 2:01.2 | 1 |
| 42.0L | $21.00 |
| 8/12 | 17/03/2026 | 6 | 0-1 WIN | $6,000.00 | Shepparton | 2190m | Neutral | Abby Sanderson | 2:00.9 | 1 |
| 44.5L | $18.00 |
| 4/8 | 11/03/2026 | 7 | NR 40 to 45 | $4,000.00 | Bendigo | 2150m | Neutral | Abby Sanderson | 2:02.7 | 2 |
| 4.1L | $34.00 |
| 4/7 | 04/03/2026 | 15 | NR up to 36 | $4,000.00 | Bendigo | 2150m | Neutral | Abby Sanderson | 2:05.1 | 5 |
| 4.2L | $5.00 |
| 2/9 | 17/02/2026 | 7 | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Shepparton | 2190m | Neutral | Abby Sanderson | 2:05.5 | 5 |
| 4.2L | $5.50 |
| 2/9 | 10/02/2026 | 27 | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Shepparton | 1690m | Neutral | Abby Sanderson | 2:02.6 | 2 |
| 17.2L | $34.00 |
| 4/7 | 02/02/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bendigo | 2150m | Abby Sanderson | 0 |
| 50L | $0.00 | ||
| 7/7 | 14/01/2026 | 8 | NR up to 39 | $4,000.00 | Bendigo | 1650m | Neutral | Abby Sanderson | 2:01.2 | 2 |
| 61.6L | $34.00 |
| 4/6 | 09/12/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Shepparton | 2190m | Abby Sanderson | 0 |
| 8L | $0.00 |

Driver: Jeremy Quinlan
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Last start 6th (Fr2) over 2190m at this track beaten 20 m by Cresco Cashflow (2:50.80) in MAIDEN on February 17 at $19. At the run before 7th (Sr1) over 1690m at this track beaten 70 m by Little Miss Morgan (2:08.80) in 4yo+ MAIDEN on February 10 at $34. Among the chances from a good draw.
Last Starts 11 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/6 | 12/03/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Cobram | 2170m | J Quinlan | 0 |
| 40L | $0.00 | ||
| 6/9 | 17/02/2026 | 7 | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Shepparton | 2190m | Neutral | Jeremy Quinlan | 2:05.5 | 2 |
| 20.7L | $19.00 |
| 7/9 | 10/02/2026 | 16 | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Shepparton | 1690m | Neutral | Jeremy Quinlan | 2:02.6 | 1 |
| 67.5L | $34.00 |
| 3/6 | 25/01/2026 | 7 | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Wedderburn | 2150m | Neutral | Jeremy Quinlan | 2:06.1 | 3 |
| 15.8L | $11.00 |
| 4/7 | 18/01/2026 | 4 | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Cranbourne | 2080m | Neutral | Jeremy Quinlan | 2:08.5 | 1 |
| 9.1L | $7.00 |
| 5/7 | 14/01/2026 | 8 | NR up to 39 | $4,000.00 | Bendigo | 1650m | Neutral | Jeremy Quinlan | 2:01.2 | 1 |
| 34.8L | $13.00 |
| 4/7 | 06/01/2026 | 9 | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Shepparton | 1690m | Neutral | Jeremy Quinlan | 2:01.2 | 3 |
| 13.2L | $8.00 |
| 4/4 | 03/08/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Kyabram | 2130m | Robert Jr Woods | 0 |
| 8L | $0.00 |

Driver: Ajay Baker
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Resumes. At the latest first-up run 9th (Sr1) over 2180m at Stawell well beaten by Im Shipping Steel (2:53.70) on March 29 2024 at $101. Recent trials will help bring him on but a lack of race-fitness might work against.
Last Starts 46 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/8 | 05/02/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Shepparton | 2190m | Mitchell Rowney | 0 |
| 25L | $0.00 | ||
| 5/7 | 22/01/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Shepparton | 2190m | Jeremy Quinlan | 0 |
| 2L | $0.00 | ||
| 10/12 | 04/06/2025 | 7 | 0-1 WIN | $6,000.00 | Maryborough | 2190m | Neutral | Peter Sanderson | 2:03.1 | 1 |
| 59.6L | $151.00 |
| 4/10 | 28/05/2025 | 9 | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Horsham | 2200m | Neutral | Peter Sanderson | 2:05.6 | 7 |
| 23.3L | $71.00 |
| 5/9 | 19/05/2025 | 5 | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Terang | 2180m | Neutral | Peter Sanderson | 2:05.7 | 7 |
| 17.1L | $51.00 |
| 8/10 | 14/05/2025 | 5 | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Ararat | 2195m | Neutral | Peter Sanderson | 2:06.9 | 4 |
| 47.0L | $13.00 |
| 6/8 | 09/05/2025 | 9 | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Hamilton | 2160m | Neutral | Peter Sanderson | 2:02.3 | 3 |
| 18.5L | $34.00 |
| 5/9 | 30/04/2025 | 19 | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Bendigo | 2150m | Neutral | Peter Sanderson | 2:06.3 | 4 |
| 12.1L | $10.00 |

Driver: Kylie Sugars
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First up. At the last run she was well back in the run when 5th (Fr6) over 2240m at Melton, beaten 60 m by Jilliby Aura (2:47.50) in 2yo LR No NR F on September 13 at $151. Readied with two trials so looking for a good return.
Last Starts 4 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/5 | 19/03/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Shepparton | 1690m | Kylie Sugars | 0 |
| 12L | $0.00 | ||
| 6/6 | 05/03/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Shepparton | 2190m | Kylie Sugars | 0 |
| 0.2L | $0.00 | ||
| 5/8 | 13/09/2025 | 10 | No NR | $75,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Kylie Sugars | 2:00.3 | 6 |
| 61.2L | $151.00 |
| 6/7 | 03/09/2025 | 12 | No NR | $10,000.00 | Bendigo | 2150m | Neutral | Kylie Sugars | 2:02.2 | 2 |
| 71.0L | $81.00 |
| 6/9 | 22/08/2025 | 22 | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Josh Duggan | 2:02.3 | 1 |
| 61.3L | $16.00 |
| 5/9 | 31/07/2025 | 8 | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Kilmore | 1690m | Neutral | Josh Duggan | 2:03.3 | 1 |
| 24.7L | $23.00 |
| 4/9 | 23/07/2025 | 12 | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Bendigo | 1650m | Neutral | Josh Duggan | 2:01.1 | 3 |
| 21.6L | $61.00 |
| 9/9 | 11/07/2025 | 16 | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Josh Duggan | 2:04.5 | 3 |
| 226.5L | $19.00 |
| 2/2 | 19/06/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Shepparton | 1690m | Mark Pitt | 0 |
| 6L | $0.00 |

Driver: Mark Pitt
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Two back was well beaten into third behind Shinelikethesun at this track over 2190m in a MAIDEN on March 8 at $9. Then a handy effort when beaten by 7 m finishing second behind Butlers Wharf at Bendigo over 2150m in a 4yo+ MAIDEN on March 18 at $6.50. Can break through this time.
Last Starts 5 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/11 | 18/03/2026 | 10 | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Bendigo | 2150m | Neutral | Mark Pitt | 2:03.6 | 2 |
| 7.6L | $6.50 |
| 3/8 | 08/03/2026 | 26 | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Shepparton | 2190m | Neutral | Damian Wilson | 2:05.0 | 1 |
| 15.5L | $9.00 |
| 6/9 | 10/02/2026 | 44 | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Shepparton | 1690m | Neutral | Mark Pitt | 2:02.6 | 7 |
| 46.1L | $3.00 |
| 10/11 | 28/12/2025 | 5 | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Cobram | 2170m | Neutral | Mark Pitt | 2:04.1 | 1 |
| 69.2L | $5.50 |
| 2/12 | 23/12/2025 | 8 | MAIDEN | $8,000.00 | Maryborough | 2190m | Neutral | Leigh Sutton | 2:05.1 | 3 |
| 1.9L | $9.00 |
| 2/9 | 15/12/2025 | 13 | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Maryborough | 2190m | Neutral | Leigh Sutton | 2:04.3 | 2 |
| 0.3L | $1.70 |
| 4/4 | 29/03/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bacchus Marsh | 1940m | G R Taylor | 0 |
| 15L | $0.00 | ||
| 4/4 | 28/12/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bacchus Marsh | 1940m | G R Taylor | 0 |
| 4L | $0.00 |

Driver: David Miles
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Three-year-old colt lining up for the second time. At debut 8th (Fr2) over 2150m at Bendigo well beaten by Glorified (2:46.60) in 2yo No NR CG on September 3 at $41. Readied with a nice trial so watch for sharp improvement.
Last Starts 13 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/4 | 10/03/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Melton | 1720m | Good | K M Boddy | 0 |
| 1.8L | $0.00 | |
| 8/8 | 03/09/2025 | - | No NR | $10,000.00 | Bendigo | 2150m | Neutral | Nick Beale | 2:04.7 | 2 |
| 222.9L | $41.00 |
| 4/4 | 25/08/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bendigo | 1650m | Nick Beale | 0 |
| 14L | $0.00 |