Shepparton Race 3 - Saddleworld Shepparton Trotters Hcp
STRAIGHT TO THETOP (9) resumes after finishing sixth at her latest appearance at Kilmore on May 7. Taking on a better field but she is good enough to cope. JACKIES GIFT (10) ran ninth last start at Melton over 2240m, beaten 45 metres. This is much easier so expecting a better run. VAN DOREN (5) has been thereabouts of late and is a great chance to break through. Good effort last time out when he finished fourth at this track over 1690m. A must for the multiples. STARLIGHT RED (2) has been about the mark of late and must be respected, the latest offering a sound fifth at this circuit over 1690m. Include from the favourable draw.

Driver: Mark Pitt
Stats
Comments
Didn't do much last time out, 7th (Fr1) over 1720m at Melton, beaten 35 m by At The Distance (2:08.10) on July 31 at $71. Before that 10th (Fr1) over 2190m at Maryborough beaten 35 m by Aldebaran Jazmine (2:46.00) on June 29 at $151. Unlikely to threaten in this tougher assignment.
Last Starts 3 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/10 | 31/07/2026 | 32 | NR up to 50 | $6,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | John Caldow | 1:59.8 | 1 |
| 35.5L | $71.00 |
| 6/6 | 19/07/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Kyabram | 2130m | Jeremy Quinlan | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 | ||
| 10/11 | 29/06/2026 | 11 | NR up to 45 | $4,000.00 | Maryborough | 2190m | Neutral | Jeremy Quinlan | 2:02.0 | 1 |
| 35.8L | $151.00 |
| 7/11 | 18/06/2026 | 10 | NR up to 49 | $4,000.00 | Kilmore | 2180m | W | Jeremy Quinlan | 2:05.0 | 2 |
| 38.0L | $51.00 |
| 3/7 | 08/06/2026 | 6 | NR up to 49 | $6,000.00 | Warragul | 1790m | Neutral | Jeremy Quinlan | 2:01.9 | 2 |
| 19.0L | $51.00 |
| 4/7 | 02/06/2026 | 7 | 0-1 WIN | $6,000.00 | Shepparton | 1690m | W | Jeremy Quinlan | 2:02.9 | 5 |
| 18.0L | $51.00 |
| 8/8 | 26/05/2026 | 14 | NR up to 45 | $4,000.00 | Shepparton | 1690m | Neutral | Jeremy Quinlan | 2:02.6 | 3 |
| 16.5L | $61.00 |
| 6/9 | 12/05/2026 | 9 | 0-2 WINs | $6,000.00 | Shepparton | 1690m | Neutral | Donna Castles | 2:02.2 | 6 |
| 8.8L | $41.00 |
| 5/6 | 12/03/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Cobram | 2170m | J Quinlan | 0 |
| 40L | $0.00 |

Driver: Laura Wilson
Stats
Comments
Won three starts back at Echuca over 2160m on July 7. Last start 5th (Fr3) over 1690m after showing early speed at this track was leading by 0.53 at the bell, beaten 8 m by Jilliby Topgun (2:07.00) on July 21 at $7. Can play a big role without surprising.
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 | 21/07/2026 | 7 | NR up to 49 | $5,000.00 | Shepparton | 1690m | Neutral | Laura Wilson | 2:01.0 | 3 |
| 8.4L | $7.00 |
| 3/10 | 14/07/2026 | 7 | NR up to 49 | $5,000.00 | Shepparton | 2190m | Neutral | Laura Wilson | 2:04.2 | 4 |
| 4.2L | $5.50 |
| 1/10 | 07/07/2026 | 14 | NR up to 45 | $5,000.00 | Echuca | 2160m | Neutral | Laura Wilson | 2:03.6 | 1 |
| 1.3L | $16.00 |
| 3/8 | 23/06/2026 | 5 | NR up to 45 | $4,000.00 | Shepparton | 2190m | Neutral | Laura Wilson | 2:03.2 | 1 |
| 12.1L | $9.50 |
| 3/11 | 18/06/2026 | 16 | NR up to 49 | $4,000.00 | Kilmore | 2180m | W | Laura Wilson | 2:05.0 | 3 |
| 10.7L | $9.00 |
| 3/6 | 02/06/2026 | 7 | NR up to 45 | $4,000.00 | Shepparton | 2190m | W | Laura Wilson | 2:03.5 | 2 |
| 8.2L | $9.00 |
| 1/3 | 06/02/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Shepparton | 2190m | Laura Wilson | 0 |
| 0.3L | $0.00 | ||
| 3/5 | 11/01/2022 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Shepparton | 2190m | L Crossland | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 |

Driver: Jeremy Quinlan
Stats
Comments
Comes here second-up after only four days break. Lacklustre first-up performance when 8th (Sr2) over 1720m at Melton beaten 65 m by At The Distance (2:08.10) on July 31 at $71. Needs more time.
Last Starts 3 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/10 | 31/07/2026 | 101 | NR up to 50 | $6,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Jeremy Quinlan | 1:59.8 | 2 |
| 64.1L | $71.00 |
| 6/7 | 26/07/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Echuca | 2160m | Good | Jeremy Quinlan | 0 |
| 12L | $0.00 | |
| 2/6 | 19/07/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Kyabram | 2130m | Jeremy Quinlan | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 | ||
| 7/9 | 21/04/2026 | 42 | NR up to 52 | $10,000.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | S L Pearce | 1:58.0 | 9 |
| 19.4L | $61.00 |
| 12/12 | 10/03/2026 | 14 | No NR | $9,800.00 | Menangle | 2300m | Fast | S L Pearce | 1:59.2 | 0 |
| 309.2L | $101.00 |
| 8/8 | 24/02/2026 | 14 | 3yo 2 WINsAlso eligible NR54 | $10,000.00 | Menangle | 2300m | Neutral | S L Pearce | 1:59.5 | 8 |
| 90.5L | $81.00 |
| 12/12 | 10/02/2026 | 28 | No NR | $9,800.00 | Menangle | 2300m | Fast | S L Pearce | 1:58.6 | 0 |
| 320.3L | $61.00 |
| 0/11 | 13/01/2026 | 133 | No NR | $9,800.00 | Menangle | 2300m | Fast | S L Pearce | 1:58.4 | 0 |
| 99.0L | $126.00 |
| 9/10 | 02/09/2025 | 7 | NR up to 55 | $9,120.00 | Albion Park | 2138m | Neutral | Adam Sanderson | 2:01.2 | 0 |
| 146.6L | $13.00 |

Driver: Doc Wilson
Stats
Comments
Last start 9th (Fr4) over 2180m after showing early pace at Kilmore beaten 30 m by Little Tedey (2:50.10) on July 16 at $3.20. Two runs back 8th (Fr7) over 2190m after showing early pace at this track, at the bell was 2nd-3.1 beaten 13 m by Jilliby Topgun (2:49.60) on April 14 at $12. Will strip a lot fitter so watch for sharp improvement.
Last Starts 18 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9/10 | 16/07/2026 | 93 | NR up to 45 | $5,000.00 | Kilmore | 2180m | Neutral | Donna Castles | 2:05.6 | 4 |
| 29.3L | $3.20 |
| 3/4 | 25/06/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Shepparton | 2190m | Donna Castles | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 | ||
| 8/8 | 14/04/2026 | 9 | NR up to 50 | $6,000.00 | Shepparton | 2190m | Neutral | Donna Castles | 2:04.6 | 7 |
| 13.5L | $12.00 |
| 3/7 | 05/04/2026 | 33 | NR up to 50 | $6,000.00 | Echuca | 2160m | Neutral | Donna Castles | 2:04.8 | 4 |
| 4.0L | $7.00 |
| 8/10 | 03/03/2026 | 6 | NR up to 50 | $6,000.00 | Shepparton | 2190m | Neutral | Donna Castles | 2:02.0 | 5 |
| 31.6L | $26.00 |
| 5/10 | 25/02/2026 | 44 | NR up to 50 | $6,000.00 | Maryborough | 1690m | Neutral | Donna Castles | 2:01.6 | 7 |
| 13.8L | $31.00 |
| 7/9 | 12/01/2026 | 6 | NR up to 50 | $6,000.00 | Maryborough | 2190m | Neutral | Donna Castles | 2:00.7 | 4 |
| 32.3L | $7.50 |
| 8/8 | 09/04/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Shepparton | 2190m | A J Wilson | 0 |
| 10L | $0.00 |

Driver: Donna Castles
Stats
Comments
Last start 4th (Fr4) over 1690m at this track was 4th-6.25 at the bell, beaten 6 m by Jilliby Topgun (2:07.00) on July 21 at $5. Before that, 4th (Sr1) over 2190m at this track was 7th-21.25 at the bell, beaten 7 m by Kalarney Prince (2:49.00) on July 14 at $8.50. Leading contender.
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 | 21/07/2026 | 7 | NR up to 49 | $5,000.00 | Shepparton | 1690m | Neutral | Donna Castles | 2:01.0 | 4 |
| 6.3L | $5.00 |
| 4/10 | 14/07/2026 | 7 | NR up to 49 | $5,000.00 | Shepparton | 2190m | Neutral | Donna Castles | 2:04.2 | 1 |
| 7.1L | $8.50 |
| 5/10 | 07/07/2026 | 14 | NR up to 45 | $5,000.00 | Echuca | 2160m | Neutral | Donna Castles | 2:03.6 | 4 |
| 5.4L | $8.50 |
| 2/8 | 23/06/2026 | 21 | NR up to 45 | $4,000.00 | Shepparton | 2190m | Neutral | Donna Castles | 2:03.2 | 5 |
| 6.6L | $12.00 |
| 4/6 | 02/06/2026 | 7 | NR up to 45 | $4,000.00 | Shepparton | 2190m | W | Michael Bellman | 2:03.5 | 3 |
| 37.3L | $3.30 |
| 1/8 | 26/05/2026 | 42 | NR up to 45 | $4,000.00 | Shepparton | 1690m | Neutral | Donna Castles | 2:02.6 | 5 |
| 4.0L | $6.50 |
| 2/7 | 29/02/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Shepparton | 2190m | L Pitt | 0 |
| 6L | $0.00 | ||
| 1/7 | 25/05/2023 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Shepparton | 2190m | M Pitt | 0 |
| 15L | $0.00 |

Driver: Nathan Jack
Stats
Comments
Comes here second-up after two weeks. Lacklustre first-up performance when was well beaten after breaking at this track on July 21. Hard to make a case in this field.
Last Starts 13 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/6 | 21/07/2026 | 98 | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Shepparton | 1690m | Neutral | Abby Sanderson | 2:01.4 | 4 |
| 183.8L | $14.00 |
| 3/9 | 09/07/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Shepparton | 1690m | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 | |||
| 2/6 | 25/06/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Shepparton | 1690m | Nathan Jack | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 | ||
| 7/12 | 14/04/2026 | 21 | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Shepparton | 1690m | Neutral | Kylie Sugars | 2:03.1 | 5 |
| 23.7L | $11.00 |
| 2/7 | 24/03/2026 | 192 | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Shepparton | 2190m | Neutral | Kylie Sugars | 2:07.0 | 5 |
| 4.5L | $4.40 |
| 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 |

Driver: Gary Pekin
Stats
Comments
Resumes. At the latest first-up run 2nd (Fr4) over 1690m at this track beaten a nose by Heart Of Graceland (2:10.70) on January 6 at $13. Has been sharpened up at the trials but may still need the run.
Last Starts 8 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/7 | 26/07/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Echuca | 2160m | Good | Robert Jr Woods | 0 |
| 1.5L | $0.00 | |
| 3/6 | 19/07/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Kyabram | 2130m | Robert Jr Woods | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 | ||
| 5/6 | 02/06/2026 | 7 | NR up to 45 | $4,000.00 | Shepparton | 2190m | W | Gary Pekin | 2:03.5 | 6 |
| 41.5L | $10.00 |
| 3/8 | 26/05/2026 | 14 | NR up to 45 | $4,000.00 | Shepparton | 1690m | Neutral | Gary Pekin | 2:02.6 | 7 |
| 4.1L | $8.50 |
| 7/8 | 12/05/2026 | 6 | NR up to 49 | $4,000.00 | Shepparton | 2190m | Neutral | Gary Pekin | 2:01.6 | 7 |
| 49.1L | $11.00 |
| 1/12 | 06/05/2026 | 14 | NR up to 45 | $4,000.00 | Bendigo | 1650m | Neutral | Mark Pitt | 1:59.3 | 2 |
| 2.8L | $4.60 |
| 1/10 | 22/04/2026 | 8 | NR up to 45 | $4,000.00 | Bendigo | 1650m | Neutral | Mark Pitt | 1:59.5 | 5 |
| 1.6L | $2.80 |
| 5/8 | 14/04/2026 | 9 | NR up to 50 | $6,000.00 | Shepparton | 2190m | Neutral | Gary Pekin | 2:04.6 | 2 |
| 3.1L | $11.00 |

Driver: Damian Wilson
Stats
Comments
Last start 7th (Fr2) over 1690m at this track, beaten 22 m by Kimberleys Tree (2:05.70) on July 14 at $11. At his previous start good run when 3rd (10m Fr1) over 2230m at Globe Derby Park beaten 4 m by Daisy Bouchea (2:50.20) on June 29 at $5.50. Will be about the money.
Last Starts 15 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/6 | 19/07/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Kyabram | 2130m | C M Belot | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 | ||
| 7/8 | 14/07/2026 | 15 | NR 50 to 55 | $6,000.00 | Shepparton | 1690m | Neutral | Damian Wilson | 1:59.7 | 2 |
| 22.1L | $11.00 |
| 4/6 | 09/07/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Shepparton | 2190m | Damian Wilson | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 | ||
| 3/8 | 29/06/2026 | 2 | NR up to 57 | $5,000.00 | Globe Derby | 2230m | Neutral | Kevin Weidenbach | 2:02.8 | 0 |
| 4.2L | $5.50 |
| 7/10 | 27/06/2026 | 13 | 2 Wins Over $5,000 | $11,000.00 | Globe Derby | 2230m | Fast | Kevin Weidenbach | 2:00.9 | 4 |
| 13.1L | $19.00 |
| 1/8 | 14/06/2026 | 4 | NR up to 43 | $5,000.00 | Globe Derby | 2230m | Neutral | Neil Mccallum | 2:03.5 | 4 |
| 2.7L | $1.15 |
| 6/8 | 10/06/2026 | 9 | NR up to 48 | $3,500.00 | Globe Derby | 2230m | Neutral | S K Hill | 2:04.4 | 0 |
| 15.4L | $4.20 |
| 1/8 | 01/06/2026 | 7 | 2 wins over $5,000 | $3,500.00 | Globe Derby | 2230m | Neutral | Neil Mccallum | 2:02.8 | 3 |
| 5.1L | $7.50 |

Driver: Tasmyn Potter
Stats
Comments
Resuming after a spell of three months. Finished off last preparation when sixth after showing early speed, behind Paris Jamilla at Kilmore over 2180m on May 7 at $4.20. One of the primary contenders while fresh.
Last Starts 88 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/11 | 07/05/2026 | 21 | NR 42 to 46 | $4,000.00 | Kilmore | 2180m | Neutral | Cameron Maggs | 2:03.1 | 5 |
| 19.9L | $4.20 |
| 6/8 | 16/04/2026 | 17 | NR up to 50 | $6,000.00 | Kilmore | 2180m | Neutral | Tasmyn Potter | 2:03.3 | 5 |
| 13.1L | $1.30 |
| 3/8 | 30/03/2026 | 5 | NR 42 to 47 | $4,000.00 | Maryborough | 1690m | Neutral | Cameron Maggs | 1:58.6 | 5 |
| 5.6L | $2.60 |
| 2/12 | 25/03/2026 | 8 | No NR | $8,000.00 | Bendigo | 2150m | Neutral | Cameron Maggs | 2:01.5 | 3 |
| 0.2L | $15.00 |
| 3/8 | 17/03/2026 | 5 | NR up to 49 | $4,000.00 | Shepparton | 1690m | Neutral | Cameron Maggs | 2:00.2 | 4 |
| 2.1L | $3.10 |
| 1/10 | 12/03/2026 | 1 | NR up to 50 | $6,000.00 | Kilmore | 1690m | Neutral | Cameron Maggs | 2:01.2 | 3 |
| 2.2L | $4.60 |
| 3/6 | 02/11/2023 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Shepparton | 2190m | C Maggs | 0 |
| 18L | $0.00 | ||
| 2/2 | 17/10/2023 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Shepparton | 2190m | C Maggs | 0 |
| 5L | $0.00 |

Driver: Matt Newberry
Stats
Comments
Failed to impress last start; 9th (Fr4) over 2240m at Melton beaten 45 m by Paris Kay (2:45.50) on July 18 at $10. Showed ability the run before when she won by 1.4 m when quickly away, (Fr2) at Echuca (2:43.20) beating Poppy Popstar in on July 7 at $8.50 at the bell was leading 4.1. Should be in the finish.
Last Starts 16 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9/10 | 18/07/2026 | 11 | NR 57 to 67 | $10,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Matthew Newberry | 1:58.9 | 4 |
| 46.3L | $10.00 |
| 1/8 | 07/07/2026 | 90 | NR up to 59 | $6,000.00 | Echuca | 2160m | Neutral | John Newberry | 2:01.6 | 2 |
| 1.4L | $8.50 |
| 9/9 | 08/04/2026 | 14 | 0-3 WINs | $6,000.00 | Bendigo | 1650m | Neutral | Matthew Newberry | 1:57.1 | 3 |
| 150.3L | $4.60 |
| 1/10 | 25/03/2026 | 114 | NR up to 49 | $4,000.00 | Bendigo | 2150m | Neutral | Matthew Newberry | 2:01.3 | 7 |
| 2.9L | $5.00 |
| 1/2 | 04/02/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Canberra | 1770m | Good | Grant Forrest | 0 |
| 172L | $0.00 | |
| 9/10 | 01/12/2025 | 9 | NR up to 54 | $10,000.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | Will Rixon | 1:56.4 | 3 |
| 73.5L | $8.00 |
| 2/2 | 25/11/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Goulburn | 1710m | Good | Will Rixon | 0 |
| 19.7L | $0.00 | |
| 9/9 | 22/11/2025 | 19 | NR up to 85 | $20,400.00 | Menangle | 2300m | Neutral | Grant Forrest | 1:57.0 | 1 |
| 129.2L | $61.00 |