Shepparton Race 1 - Jam Packed Catering Pace
SASSY GABBY (3) is back from a break of ten months and looks to be right up to the mark following a recent trial win. Has the benefit of a good draw and is sure to have plenty of admirers. SIR SONNY MAGUIRE NZ (5) has not raced for nine weeks. Looks forward enough for this return after a minor placing in a recent trial. Sure to prove hard to beat on his return. MUSSEL SHOALS (9) didn't do a bad job when sixth over 1740m at Riverina Paceway last time out. Top-three credentials. POSTER PERFECT (10) disappointed last time but is a chance based on a good third over 1740m at Riverina Paceway two runs back. Worth another chance.

Driver: Gary Pekin
Stats
Comments
Won by 2.25 m (Sr4) at Albury (2:13.70) beating Nifty Ambition in on July 21 at $8 at the bell was 2nd-0.4. Two runs back was driven from back in the field when 4th (Fr3) over 1690m at this track, at the bell was 4th-4.47 beaten 5.5 m by Wheres Wood Wood (2:08.50) on July 14 at $4. Facing a tougher assignment this time around.
Last Starts 13 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/10 | 21/07/2026 | 7 | NR up to 41 | $6,940.00 | Albury | 1770m | Fast | Gary Pekin | 2:01.5 | 4 |
| 2.3L | $8.00 |
| 4/5 | 14/07/2026 | 7 | NR up to 42 | $7,000.00 | Shepparton | 1690m | Neutral | Joey Sharp | 2:02.3 | 3 |
| 5.3L | $4.00 |
| 4/8 | 07/07/2026 | 8 | NR 38 to 44 | $5,000.00 | Echuca | 1755m | Neutral | Gary Pekin | 1:59.5 | 4 |
| 5.3L | $6.50 |
| 6/12 | 29/06/2026 | 20 | NR 38 to 44 | $4,000.00 | Maryborough | 1690m | Neutral | Gary Pekin | 1:59.1 | 5 |
| 11.0L | $34.00 |
| 12/12 | 09/06/2026 | 7 | NR 43 to 47 | $4,000.00 | Shepparton | 2190m | Neutral | Gary Pekin | 1:59.0 | 5 |
| 41.9L | $11.00 |
| 7/10 | 02/06/2026 | 7 | NR 40 to 46 | $4,000.00 | Shepparton | 1690m | W | Gary Pekin | 1:57.7 | 5 |
| 16.8L | $3.60 |
| 6/7 | 03/06/2021 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Shepparton | 2190m | C O'donoghue | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 | ||
| 3/6 | 27/05/2021 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Shepparton | 2190m | C O'donoghue | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 |

Driver: Juanita Breen
Stats
Comments
Last start raced just off the speed and boxed on; posted a big 4 m win (Fr5) at this track (2:03.10) beating Know The Score in on July 28 at $7 at the bell was 2nd-0.41. Can go back-to-back without surprising.
Last Starts 6 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/8 | 28/07/2026 | 14 | NR 41 to 44 | $5,000.00 | Shepparton | 1690m | Neutral | Juanita Breen | 1:57.2 | 5 |
| 3.8L | $7.00 |
| 3/8 | 14/07/2026 | 13 | NR up to 50 | $8,000.00 | Shepparton | 1690m | Neutral | Riley Mitchell | 1:57.2 | 2 |
| 7.7L | $31.00 |
| 5/10 | 01/07/2026 | 8 | NR 40 to 45 | $5,000.00 | Bendigo | 1650m | R | Juanita Breen | 1:57.8 | 1 |
| 3.8L | $11.00 |
| 2/9 | 23/06/2026 | 5 | NR 40 to 46 | $4,000.00 | Shepparton | 1690m | Neutral | Juanita Breen | 1:57.8 | 5 |
| 3.2L | $7.50 |
| 3/8 | 18/06/2026 | 9 | NR up to 49 | $4,000.00 | Kilmore | 2180m | W | Juanita Breen | 2:01.9 | 7 |
| 3.7L | $12.00 |
| 2/12 | 09/06/2026 | 7 | NR 43 to 47 | $4,000.00 | Shepparton | 2190m | Neutral | Juanita Breen | 1:59.0 | 2 |
| 3.0L | $9.50 |
| 1/7 | 04/05/2023 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Shepparton | 1690m | J Breen | 0 |
| 3L | $0.00 | ||
| 1/7 | 27/04/2023 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Kilmore | 1690m | J Breen | 0 |
| 1L | $0.00 |

Driver: James Herbertson
Stats
Comments
Resuming after a spell of ten months. Finished off last preparation when tenth after showing early speed, behind Indi Party Mood at this track over 2190m on October 7 at $2.20. Expecting a bright return.
Last Starts 8 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/7 | 26/07/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Echuca | 2160m | Good | Nigel Milne | 0 |
| 3L | $0.00 | |
| 2/5 | 19/07/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Kyabram | 2130m | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 | |||
| 10/11 | 07/10/2025 | 21 | NR 50 to 55 | $6,000.00 | Shepparton | 2190m | Neutral | James Herbertson | 1:59.7 | 1 |
| 14.7L | $2.20 |
| 3/11 | 16/09/2025 | 106 | NR 49 to 53 | $6,000.00 | Shepparton | 1690m | W | James Herbertson | 1:57.8 | 4 |
| 1.5L | $4.20 |
| 6/7 | 02/06/2025 | 5 | NR 49 to 54 | $4,000.00 | Charlton | 2100m | Neutral | Connor Clarke | 1:57.0 | 1 |
| 17.8L | $16.00 |
| 10/12 | 28/05/2025 | 7 | NR up to 55 | $6,000.00 | Bendigo | 2150m | Neutral | Connor Clarke | 1:58.5 | 6 |
| 16.7L | $51.00 |
| 4/10 | 21/05/2025 | 8 | 0-4 WINS | $6,000.00 | Bendigo | 1650m | Neutral | Jackie Barker | 1:57.0 | 1 |
| 3.5L | $6.50 |
| 7/10 | 13/05/2025 | 27 | 0-1 WIN | $6,000.00 | Shepparton | 2190m | Neutral | Josh Duggan | 1:59.3 | 2 |
| 35.5L | $11.00 |

Driver: Mark Pitt
Stats
Comments
Last start 8th (Sr3) over 2170m at Albury, beaten 30 m by Nasana (2:40.40) on July 21 at $41. Two runs back 8th (Sr1) over 1740m at Riverina Paceway, beaten 30 m by Trouble In Heaven (2:02.40) on July 10 at $21. Will not find this easy. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/10 | 21/07/2026 | 11 | NR up to 53 | $6,940.00 | Albury | 2170m | Fast | Harry O'neill | 1:58.9 | 3 |
| 30.1L | $41.00 |
| 8/10 | 10/07/2026 | 7 | NR up to 47 | $6,940.00 | Wagga | 1740m | Fast | Harry O'neill | 1:53.2 | 1 |
| 29.8L | $21.00 |
| 7/9 | 03/07/2026 | 25 | NR up to 53 | $6,940.00 | Wagga | 1740m | Fast | Harry O'neill | 1:56.0 | 5 |
| 10.1L | $23.00 |
| 1/8 | 08/06/2026 | 11 | NR up to 49 | $6,000.00 | Warragul | 1790m | Neutral | James Herbertson | 2:00.0 | 1 |
| 1.5L | $1.95 |
| 5/8 | 28/05/2026 | 14 | NR 48 to 52 | $6,000.00 | Ballarat | 2200m | Neutral | James Herbertson | 1:58.3 | 6 |
| 11.4L | $6.50 |
| 2/10 | 14/05/2026 | 98 | NR up to 49 | $4,000.00 | Ballarat | 1710m | Neutral | James Herbertson | 1:57.1 | 2 |
| 0.1L | $3.60 |
| 5/9 | 13/04/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bendigo | 2150m | James Herbertson | 0 |
| 4L | $0.00 | ||
| 3/6 | 27/08/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Melton | 2240m | 0 |
| 13L | $0.00 |

Driver: Tasmyn Potter
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Comments
Resuming after a spell of nine weeks. Finished off last campaign when sixth after showing early speed, behind Eagle Major at this track over 1690m on June 2 at $6.50. Sure to go well 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/8 | 23/07/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Shepparton | 2190m | Good | Mark Pitt | 0 |
| 12.5L | $0.00 | |
| 6/10 | 02/06/2026 | 14 | NR 47 to 51 | $6,000.00 | Shepparton | 1690m | W | Liam Older | 1:56.8 | 5 |
| 12.6L | $6.50 |
| 2/8 | 19/05/2026 | 7 | NR 46 to 50 | $6,000.00 | Shepparton | 2190m | Neutral | Liam Older | 1:59.4 | 1 |
| 2.2L | $5.00 |
| 8/9 | 12/05/2026 | 20 | NR 52 to 56 | $7,000.00 | Shepparton | 1690m | Neutral | Mark Pitt | 1:56.1 | 4 |
| 5.7L | $18.00 |
| 6/11 | 22/04/2026 | 239 | NR 50 to 55 | $6,000.00 | Bendigo | 2150m | Neutral | Mark Pitt | 1:58.0 | 1 |
| 18.0L | $9.50 |
| 3/5 | 02/04/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Shepparton | 2190m | Addie Duryea | 0 |
| 2.2L | $0.00 | ||
| 8/9 | 26/08/2025 | 14 | NR 50 to 55 | $6,000.00 | Shepparton | 1690m | Neutral | Mark Pitt | 1:55.9 | 6 |
| 21.6L | $4.60 |
| 4/10 | 12/08/2025 | 7 | NR 50 to 55 | $6,000.00 | Shepparton | 2190m | Neutral | Lisa Pitt | 1:57.4 | 1 |
| 18.4L | $19.00 |

Driver: Connor Clarke
Stats
Comments
Chasing a hat-trick. Last start ran on from midfield and posted a big 3.5 m win (Sr2) at Swan Hill (2:48.20) beating Sneaky Philtra in on July 24 at $3 at the bell was 3rd-3.6. Racing in great heart and expected to be in the finish again.
Last Starts 10 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/8 | 24/07/2026 | 10 | NR up to 45 | $7,000.00 | Swan Hill | 2240m | Neutral | Connor Clarke | 2:00.9 | 2 |
| 3.7L | $3.00 |
| 1/6 | 14/07/2026 | 8 | NR up to 45 | $5,000.00 | Shepparton | 2190m | Neutral | James Herbertson | 2:01.5 | 6 |
| 12.2L | $2.00 |
| 4/6 | 06/07/2026 | 10 | NR 43 to 48 | $5,000.00 | Charlton | 2100m | Neutral | Connor Clarke | 1:58.6 | 6 |
| 14.0L | $16.00 |
| 1/11 | 26/06/2026 | 9 | NR up to 46 | $4,000.00 | Mildura | 2190m | Neutral | Connor Clarke | 2:03.3 | 1 |
| 6.7L | $6.50 |
| 8/11 | 17/06/2026 | 178 | NR 39 to 44 | $4,000.00 | Bendigo | 2150m | Neutral | Connor Clarke | 2:00.0 | 2 |
| 6.7L | $11.00 |
| 5/10 | 21/12/2025 | 20 | NR 40 to 46 | $4,000.00 | Cranbourne | 1609m | W | Jordan Leedham | 1:58.2 | 2 |
| 15.9L | $26.00 |
| 5/7 | 10/09/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Melton | 2240m | Anthony Butt | 0 |
| 3.5L | $0.00 | ||
| 4/7 | 30/04/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Melton | 1720m | A M Butt | 0 |
| 15.5L | $0.00 |

Driver: Hannah Parish
Stats
Comments
Comes here second-up after two weeks. Lacklustre first-up performance when 10th (Fr3) over 2180m after showing early speed at Kilmore beaten 55 m by Mason Jolie (2:39.20) on July 22 at $19. Hard to have in this line-up.
Last Starts 4 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/4 | 30/07/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Cobram | 0m | Good | Jeremy Quinlan | 0 |
| 1L | $0.00 | |
| 10/10 | 22/07/2026 | 71 | NR 50 to 55 | $6,000.00 | Kilmore | 2180m | Neutral | Liam Older | 1:57.5 | 3 |
| 56.5L | $19.00 |
| 4/9 | 12/05/2026 | 16 | NR 52 to 56 | $7,000.00 | Shepparton | 1690m | Neutral | James Herbertson | 1:56.1 | 3 |
| 1.6L | $2.80 |
| 7/8 | 26/04/2026 | 9 | NR 51 to 55 | $6,000.00 | Charlton | 1609m | Neutral | Hannah Parish | 1:55.0 | 7 |
| 14.5L | $7.50 |
| 2/9 | 17/04/2026 | 9 | NR up to 53 | $6,940.00 | Wagga | 1740m | Fast | Hannah Parish | 1:55.0 | 2 |
| 0.2L | $4.80 |
| 1/9 | 08/04/2026 | 15 | NR 46 to 51 | $6,000.00 | Bendigo | 1650m | Neutral | Hannah Parish | 1:55.1 | 2 |
| 1.7L | $11.00 |
| 1/7 | 24/03/2026 | 91 | NR up to 55 | $8,000.00 | Shepparton | 2190m | Neutral | Hannah Parish | 1:58.7 | 1 |
| 4.1L | $34.00 |
| 1/7 | 11/09/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Cobram | 2170m | Tasmyn Potter | 0 |
| 6L | $0.00 | ||
| 1/6 | 15/05/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Cobram | 2170m | T Potter | 0 |
| 15L | $0.00 |

Driver: Ellen Tormey
Stats
Comments
Didn't do much last start, was well back in the run when 6th (Fr4) over 1690m at this track was 7th-10.8 at the bell, beaten 11 m by Mister Jimaringle (2:02.10) on July 28 at $26. Before that 7th (Fr5) over 1740m at Riverina Paceway was 2nd-2.5 at the bell, beaten 15 m by Janie Blu (2:03.40) on July 17 at $15. Will not find this easy. Prefer others.
Last Starts 6 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/9 | 28/07/2026 | 11 | NR 52 to 56 | $6,000.00 | Shepparton | 1690m | Neutral | Liam Older | 1:56.2 | 4 |
| 11.6L | $26.00 |
| 7/9 | 17/07/2026 | 16 | NR up to 53 | $6,940.00 | Wagga | 1740m | Fast | Taylah Osmond | 1:54.1 | 5 |
| 15.9L | $15.00 |
| 4/8 | 01/07/2026 | 7 | Mares | $6,000.00 | Bendigo | 1650m | R | Blake Pace | 1:56.6 | 1 |
| 6.8L | $12.00 |
| 3/7 | 24/06/2026 | 428 | NR up to 55 | $6,000.00 | Bendigo | 2150m | Neutral | Ellen Tormey | 1:55.7 | 6 |
| 10.4L | $51.00 |
| 3/6 | 11/06/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Shepparton | 2190m | Leigh Sutton | 0 |
| 10L | $0.00 | ||
| 3/5 | 28/05/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Shepparton | 2190m | Damian Wilson | 0 |
| 8L | $0.00 | ||
| 8/8 | 22/04/2025 | 12 | 0-4 WINS | $6,000.00 | Shepparton | 1690m | Neutral | Ellen Tormey | 1:58.5 | 1 |
| 11.1L | $7.00 |
| 8/12 | 10/04/2025 | 32 | NR 51 to 56 | $7,000.00 | Kilmore | 1690m | Neutral | Ellen Tormey | 1:55.2 | 6 |
| 5.8L | $31.00 |

Driver: Donna Castles
Stats
Comments
Not far away at the last couple starts; Finished 3 m sixth behind Bulletin at Riverina Paceway over 1740m last start. Before that was beaten a nose second at this track over 1690m same class on July 14. Ready to make amends.
Last Starts 10 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/10 | 24/07/2026 | 10 | NR up to 52 | $6,940.00 | Wagga | 1740m | Fast | Donna Castles | 1:55.5 | 2 |
| 2.9L | $3.00 |
| 2/8 | 14/07/2026 | 14 | NR 50 to 55 | $6,000.00 | Shepparton | 1690m | Neutral | Donna Castles | 1:56.6 | 5 |
| 0.1L | $8.00 |
| 4/8 | 30/06/2026 | 7 | NR 48 to 53 | $6,000.00 | Shepparton | 2190m | W | Donna Castles | 1:59.1 | 6 |
| 8.5L | $16.00 |
| 8/9 | 23/06/2026 | 28 | NR 52 to 56 | $6,000.00 | Shepparton | 1690m | Neutral | Donna Castles | 1:57.0 | 5 |
| 10.1L | $81.00 |
| 1/8 | 26/05/2026 | 7 | NR up to 50 | $6,000.00 | Shepparton | 1690m | Neutral | Donna Castles | 1:56.8 | 1 |
| 7.1L | $8.00 |
| 8/8 | 19/05/2026 | 35 | NR 46 to 50 | $6,000.00 | Shepparton | 2190m | Neutral | Donna Castles | 1:59.4 | 6 |
| 27.9L | $13.00 |
| 2/5 | 02/01/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Shepparton | 2190m | Doc Wilson | 0 |
| 30L | $0.00 | ||
| 5/7 | 31/10/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Shepparton | 2190m | A J Wilson | 0 |
| 1L | $0.00 |

Driver: Liam Older
Stats
Comments
Last start 8th (Sr1) over 1690m at this track, beaten 40 m by Allgood Vinnie (2:02.50) on July 14 at $8.50. At the run before solid effort when 3rd (Fr2) over 1740m after showing early pace at Riverina Paceway, at the bell was 2nd-0.3 beaten 3.5 m by Lettuce Go Miki (2:04.40) on June 23 at $2.25. Solid top-three hope on best figures.
Last Starts 20 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/8 | 14/07/2026 | 21 | NR 50 to 55 | $6,000.00 | Shepparton | 1690m | Neutral | Abbey Turnbull | 1:56.6 | 1 |
| 39.1L | $8.50 |
| 3/10 | 23/06/2026 | 14 | NR up to 50 | $6,940.00 | Wagga | 1740m | Fast | Abbey Turnbull | 1:55.0 | 2 |
| 3.5L | $2.25 |
| 4/7 | 09/06/2026 | 21 | 0-3 WINs | $6,000.00 | Shepparton | 1690m | Neutral | Abbey Turnbull | 1:55.4 | 5 |
| 1.4L | $23.00 |
| 4/7 | 19/05/2026 | 16 | NR 46 to 50 | $6,000.00 | Shepparton | 2190m | Neutral | Abbey Turnbull | 1:58.2 | 2 |
| 45.9L | $9.00 |
| 10/10 | 03/05/2026 | 177 | NR 52 to 55 | $6,000.00 | Shepparton | 2190m | Soft | Rebecca Bartley | 1:58.8 | 4 |
| 48.4L | $5.50 |
| 1/5 | 26/04/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Echuca | 2160m | C A Turnbull | 0 |
| 3L | $0.00 | ||
| 7/9 | 13/04/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bendigo | 2150m | C A Turnbull | 0 |
| 4L | $0.00 | ||
| 8/11 | 07/11/2025 | 24 | No NR | $10,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Fast | Lisa Miles | 1:56.2 | 2 |
| 27.1L | $9.00 |