Shepparton Race 5 - J & A Mazzetti Painting Pace
MYNAMEISRUBY (4) had been about the mark consistently then kept the ball rolling last start when she finished second over 1690m at this track, beaten 5 metres to make it eight minor placings from her past 10 starts. Big chance in a similar assignment. MY GREAT EIGHT (5) has been a bit hot and cold and that continued last start when he finished third, beaten 7 metres, in a nice return to form at Echuca over 2160m. Primary contender in a similar race. BOSS MAJOR (3) must be considered after he finished third over 1758m at Leeton a week ago. DOT BALL (8) is the best of the rest after finishing fifth over 1785m at Stawell last time out. Can trouble the judge with any luck in running.

Driver: Glenn Bull
Stats
Comments
Didn't do much at the last run, 10th (Fr1) over 2240m at Melton beaten 60 m by Our Bella Lucia (2:44.50) in NR up to 45 on April 15 at $101. Before that was driven from back in the field when 6th (Fr4) over 1690m at Kilmore, beaten 35 m by Olly Odd Potts (2:07.80) in NR up to 35 on April 2 at $16. Draws the pegs but is without a win for a very long while and will struggle.
Last Starts 5 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10/12 | 15/04/2026 | 13 | NR up to 45 | $4,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Glenn Bull | 1:58.2 | 1 |
| 60.1L | $101.00 |
| 6/9 | 02/04/2026 | 8 | NR up to 35 | $4,000.00 | Kilmore | 1690m | Neutral | Glenn Bull | 2:01.7 | 4 |
| 33.2L | $16.00 |
| 7/11 | 25/03/2026 | 10 | NR up to 40 | $4,000.00 | Bendigo | 1650m | Neutral | Glenn Bull | 1:56.1 | 1 |
| 17.6L | $51.00 |
| 6/9 | 15/03/2026 | 5 | NR up to 42 | $7,000.00 | Charlton | 2100m | Neutral | Michael Bellman | 1:59.2 | 1 |
| 11.4L | $23.00 |
| 4/7 | 10/03/2026 | 6 | NR up to 36 | $5,000.00 | Echuca | 1755m | Neutral | Glenn Bull | 2:01.6 | 1 |
| 3.0L | $7.00 |
| 3/12 | 04/03/2026 | 7 | NR up to 42 | $4,000.00 | Bendigo | 2150m | Neutral | Michael Bellman | 1:58.5 | 1 |
| 5.8L | $21.00 |
| 4/6 | 25/11/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bendigo | 2150m | Glenn Bull | 0 |
| 3L | $0.00 | ||
| 3/7 | 11/04/2022 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bendigo | 2150m | Glenn Bull | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 |

Driver: Damian Wilson
Stats
Comments
Last start 9th (Fr2) over 2190m after showing early pace at this track beaten 60 m by Roam (2:42.60) in NR up to 50 M on April 14 at $101. Two runs back 2nd (Fr4) over 2160m after showing early speed at Echuca beaten 3.5 m by Parisian Bandit (2:43.10) in NR up to 37 on April 5 at $11. Facing a tough assignment.
Last Starts 6 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9/9 | 14/04/2026 | 9 | NR up to 50 | $6,000.00 | Shepparton | 2190m | Neutral | Ellen Tormey | 1:59.5 | 2 |
| 59.0L | $101.00 |
| 2/8 | 05/04/2026 | 26 | NR up to 37 | $4,000.00 | Echuca | 2160m | Neutral | Nathan Jack | 2:01.5 | 4 |
| 3.4L | $11.00 |
| 5/5 | 29/03/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Echuca | 2160m | M Whiteford | 0 |
| 3L | $0.00 | ||
| 6/7 | 10/03/2026 | 7 | NR up to 36 | $5,000.00 | Echuca | 1755m | Neutral | Reagan Clarke | 2:01.6 | 5 |
| 16.7L | $14.00 |
| 6/8 | 03/03/2026 | 91 | NR up to 38 | $4,000.00 | Shepparton | 2190m | Neutral | Cameron Maggs | 2:01.2 | 2 |
| 42.7L | $34.00 |
| 5/6 | 12/02/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Cobram | 2170m | M Whiteford | 0 |
| 38.4L | $0.00 | ||
| 7/8 | 02/12/2025 | 21 | 0-2 WINS | $6,000.00 | Shepparton | 1690m | Neutral | M Whiteford | 1:58.7 | 1 |
| 23.5L | $101.00 |
| 7/11 | 11/11/2025 | 77 | NR 36 to 40 | $4,000.00 | Echuca | 1755m | Neutral | M Whiteford | 2:00.1 | 3 |
| 15.0L | $81.00 |

Driver: Jackson Painting
Stats
Comments
Fair run when beaten by 5.5 m finishing second behind Jungle Shark at Junee over 1760m in a NR 34 to 38 on March 31 at $61. Then a handy effort when beaten by 4 m finishing third behind Spread The Fear at Leeton over 1758m in a NR up to 36 on April 14 at $4.20. Winning prospects.
Last Starts 6 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/7 | 14/04/2026 | 14 | NR up to 36 | $6,940.00 | Leeton | 1758m | Fast | Jackson Painting | 2:02.2 | 2 |
| 3.8L | $4.20 |
| 2/10 | 31/03/2026 | 46 | NR 34 to 38 | $6,940.00 | Junee | 1760m | Fast | Jackson Painting | 2:02.0 | 3 |
| 5.5L | $61.00 |
| 1/3 | 18/03/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Junee | 1760m | Good | S J Harris | 0 |
| 20L | $0.00 | |
| 2/3 | 11/03/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Junee | 1760m | Good | S J Harris | 0 |
| 5L | $0.00 | |
| 8/8 | 13/02/2026 | 34 | NR up to 47 | $10,000.00 | Albury | 1770m | Fast | Oliver Arentz | 1:59.6 | 2 |
| 40.8L | $61.00 |
| 8/9 | 10/01/2026 | 10 | NR up to 47 | $6,940.00 | Temora | 2000m | Fast | Michael Day Jr | 2:01.9 | 1 |
| 49.8L | $81.00 |
| 7/9 | 31/12/2025 | 15 | NR 35 to 38 | $6,940.00 | Albury | 1770m | Fast | James Locke | 2:01.6 | 5 |
| 27.0L | $10.00 |
| 4/10 | 16/12/2025 | 116 | NR 35 to 37 | $6,940.00 | Albury | 1770m | Fast | Blake Jones | 1:59.9 | 2 |
| 10.4L | $9.00 |

Driver: James Herbertson
Stats
Comments
Solid run when beaten by 2 m finishing fifth behind Miss Piggy Wiggy at Bendigo over 2150m in a NR up to 45 on April 8 at $4.80. Then a handy effort when beaten by 5 m finishing second after a quick start, behind Olly Odd Potts at this track over 1690m in a NR up to 40 on April 14 at $1.75. Rates highly and expected to be 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/9 | 14/04/2026 | 6 | NR up to 40 | $4,000.00 | Shepparton | 1690m | Neutral | James Herbertson | 2:00.3 | 3 |
| 5.2L | $1.75 |
| 5/10 | 08/04/2026 | 6 | NR up to 45 | $4,000.00 | Bendigo | 2150m | Neutral | James Herbertson | 1:59.3 | 2 |
| 2.0L | $4.80 |
| 3/8 | 02/04/2026 | 23 | NR 36 to 40 | $4,000.00 | Kilmore | 2180m | Neutral | James Herbertson | 2:00.8 | 2 |
| 3.8L | $6.50 |
| 1/6 | 16/03/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bendigo | 2150m | James Herbertson | 0 |
| 5L | $0.00 | ||
| 2/9 | 10/03/2026 | 6 | NR up to 36 | $5,000.00 | Echuca | 1755m | Neutral | James Herbertson | 2:00.2 | 3 |
| 5.7L | $1.55 |
| 10/12 | 04/03/2026 | 15 | NR up to 42 | $4,000.00 | Bendigo | 2150m | Neutral | James Herbertson | 1:58.5 | 7 |
| 30.8L | $6.50 |
| 3/11 | 17/02/2026 | 7 | NR up to 37 | $4,000.00 | Shepparton | 1690m | Neutral | Jack Laugher | 1:57.9 | 1 |
| 3.7L | $2.80 |
| 1/6 | 22/04/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bendigo | 2150m | Liam Older | 0 |
| 5L | $0.00 |

Driver: Ellen Tormey
Stats
Comments
Two back was fifth after a quick start, behind Bettorsweetvictory at Bendigo over 1650m in a NR up to 40 on March 25 at $2.20. Then a handy effort when beaten by 7 m finishing third behind Parisian Bandit at Echuca over 2160m in a NR up to 37 on April 5 at $2.15. Top chance in this line-up.
Last Starts 15 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/8 | 05/04/2026 | 11 | NR up to 37 | $4,000.00 | Echuca | 2160m | Neutral | Ellen Tormey | 2:01.5 | 1 |
| 7.0L | $2.15 |
| 5/11 | 25/03/2026 | 15 | NR up to 40 | $4,000.00 | Bendigo | 1650m | Neutral | Ellen Tormey | 1:56.1 | 4 |
| 16.7L | $2.20 |
| 2/7 | 10/03/2026 | 92 | NR up to 36 | $5,000.00 | Echuca | 1755m | Neutral | Chris Svanosio | 2:01.6 | 2 |
| 0.2L | $1.65 |
| 10/11 | 08/12/2025 | 7 | NR 36 to 40 | $4,000.00 | Charlton | 1609m | Neutral | Neil Mccallum | 1:56.9 | 7 |
| 38.9L | $16.00 |
| 9/12 | 01/12/2025 | 49 | NR 38 to 42 | $4,000.00 | Maryborough | 1690m | Neutral | Neil Mccallum | 1:58.1 | 2 |
| 14.7L | $31.00 |
| 6/9 | 13/10/2025 | 6 | WAlso eligible 3yo+ NR45 | $10,000.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Neutral | Chris Geary | 1:53.4 | 2 |
| 22.8L | $19.00 |
| 2/5 | 18/02/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Maryborough | 2190m | N Mcallum | 0 |
| 10L | $0.00 |

Driver: Josh Duggan
Stats
Comments
Improved last start with a game effort when 3rd (Fr2) over 1690m after showing early pace at this track, at the bell was 4th-7.36 beaten 6 m by Olly Odd Potts (2:06.30) in NR up to 40 on April 14 at $11. Decent effort last start. Leading player.
Last Starts 6 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/9 | 14/04/2026 | 6 | NR up to 40 | $4,000.00 | Shepparton | 1690m | Neutral | Josh Duggan | 2:00.3 | 2 |
| 6.2L | $11.00 |
| 8/10 | 08/04/2026 | 8 | NR up to 45 | $4,000.00 | Bendigo | 2150m | Neutral | Josh Duggan | 1:59.3 | 3 |
| 12.8L | $26.00 |
| 5/8 | 31/03/2026 | 6 | 0-1 WIN | $6,000.00 | Swan Hill | 2240m | Neutral | Josh Duggan | 1:59.0 | 3 |
| 22.1L | $23.00 |
| 2/12 | 25/03/2026 | 8 | NR up to 40 | $4,000.00 | Bendigo | 1650m | Neutral | Josh Duggan | 1:56.4 | 3 |
| 0.3L | $19.00 |
| 3/7 | 17/03/2026 | 7 | NR 36 to 40 | $4,000.00 | Shepparton | 1690m | Neutral | Josh Duggan | 1:57.8 | 2 |
| 3.6L | $4.00 |
| 5/9 | 10/03/2026 | 7 | NR 37 to 42 | $5,000.00 | Echuca | 1755m | Neutral | Josh Duggan | 1:59.3 | 4 |
| 8.1L | $71.00 |
| 2/4 | 19/11/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Tamworth | 1609m | Good | R A Brown | 0 |
| 10.2L | $0.00 | |
| 1/6 | 25/06/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Tamworth | 1609m | Good | Tom Ison | 0 |
| 3.2L | $0.00 |

Driver: Alex Ashwood
Stats
Comments
Last start was driven from back in the field when 7th (Fr6) over 1690m at this track, at the bell was 7th-15.12 beaten 15 m by Olly Odd Potts (2:06.30) in NR up to 40 on April 14 at $41. Two runs back was driven from back in the field when 4th (Fr5) over 1690m at Kilmore was 4th-7.39 at the bell, beaten 5 m by Hurricane Hooly (2:05.70) in NR up to 42 M on April 2 at $15. Will not find this easy. This looks a far sterner task.
Last Starts 6 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/9 | 14/04/2026 | 12 | NR up to 40 | $4,000.00 | Shepparton | 1690m | Neutral | Alex Ashwood | 2:00.3 | 6 |
| 15.1L | $41.00 |
| 4/7 | 02/04/2026 | 8 | NR up to 42 | $4,000.00 | Kilmore | 1690m | Neutral | Alex Ashwood | 1:59.7 | 5 |
| 5.0L | $15.00 |
| 10/12 | 25/03/2026 | 8 | NR up to 40 | $4,000.00 | Bendigo | 1650m | Neutral | Tayla French | 1:56.4 | 1 |
| 8.5L | $23.00 |
| 4/7 | 17/03/2026 | 7 | NR 36 to 40 | $4,000.00 | Shepparton | 1690m | Neutral | Alex Ashwood | 1:57.8 | 6 |
| 4.3L | $13.00 |
| 1/7 | 10/03/2026 | 7 | NR up to 36 | $5,000.00 | Echuca | 1755m | Neutral | Ryan Sanderson | 2:01.6 | 1 |
| 0.2L | $3.30 |
| 7/10 | 03/03/2026 | 14 | NR up to 45 | $4,000.00 | Shepparton | 2190m | Neutral | Tayla French | 2:03.4 | 1 |
| 27.0L | $19.00 |
| 2/6 | 08/12/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bendigo | 2150m | Alex Ashwood | 0 |
| 1L | $0.00 | ||
| 2/5 | 24/11/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bendigo | 2150m | Tayla French | 0 |
| 1L | $0.00 |

Driver: Liam Older
Stats
Comments
Last start was well back in the run when 5th (Fr6) over 1785m at Stawell was 5th-12.1 at the bell, beaten 15 m by Loan Sailor (2:11.30) in NR up to 40 on April 3 at $3.50. At the run before 11th (Sr4) over 1650m at Bendigo, beaten 24 m by Bettorsweetvictory (1:59.10) in NR up to 40 on March 25 at $34. Rates highly on best form and expected to go very well.
Last Starts 17 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/8 | 03/04/2026 | 9 | NR up to 40 | $4,000.00 | Stawell | 1785m | Neutral | Jack Laugher | 1:58.4 | 6 |
| 15.6L | $3.50 |
| 11/11 | 25/03/2026 | 10 | NR up to 40 | $4,000.00 | Bendigo | 1650m | Neutral | Josh Duggan | 1:56.1 | 4 |
| 24.1L | $34.00 |
| 3/7 | 15/03/2026 | 5 | NR up to 40 | $4,000.00 | Charlton | 1609m | Neutral | Jack Laugher | 1:55.1 | 6 |
| 19.6L | $11.00 |
| 1/9 | 10/03/2026 | 13 | NR up to 36 | $5,000.00 | Echuca | 1755m | Neutral | Josh Duggan | 2:00.2 | 2 |
| 5.7L | $12.00 |
| 7/9 | 25/02/2026 | 8 | NR up to 39 | $4,000.00 | Maryborough | 1690m | Neutral | Josh Duggan | 1:58.6 | 2 |
| 41.0L | $15.00 |
| 8/11 | 17/02/2026 | 62 | NR up to 37 | $4,000.00 | Shepparton | 1690m | Neutral | Josh Duggan | 1:57.9 | 6 |
| 29.8L | $23.00 |
| 3/7 | 02/02/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bendigo | 2150m | Ross Graham | 0 |
| 7L | $0.00 | ||
| 2/6 | 17/03/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bendigo | 2150m | Ross Graham | 0 |
| 3L | $0.00 |