Shepparton Race 6 - Neatline Trot
JOE LOU (7) again drew a wide gate last start but was game in defeat, beaten 6 metres into second at Ballarat over 2200m. Meets a comparable field and he can figure in the finish. MAORI TATTOO (6) ran fourth last start at Cranbourne over 2080m, beaten 12 metres. Has ability and should be right in the finish. ALDEBARAN MARCUS (11) is close to a win after two successive placings, the latest a second over 1690m at this track. Great chance to break through. LITTLE TEDEY (4) finished fourth two runs ago then suffered interference and broke when a distant seventh over 1690m at Kilmore at the latest appearance. Stick with him in an even contest.

Driver: Abby Sanderson
Stats
Comments
Last start 8th (Fr1) over 1690m at Kilmore, beaten 50 m by Against The Bridle (2:04.70) on August 20 at $15. Two runs back 2nd (Fr1) over 2180m at Kilmore, beaten 6 m by Fling It Rainbow (2:47.00) on August 13 at $41. Will find this tough.
Last Starts 4 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/10 | 20/08/2026 | 7 | NR up to 44 | $5,000.00 | Kilmore | 1690m | Neutral | Abby Sanderson | 1:58.8 | 1 |
| 48.6L | $15.00 |
| 2/10 | 13/08/2026 | 7 | NR up to 44 | $5,000.00 | Kilmore | 2180m | Neutral | Abby Sanderson | 2:03.3 | 1 |
| 5.9L | $41.00 |
| 5/10 | 06/08/2026 | 7 | NR up to 42 | $5,000.00 | Kilmore | 2180m | Neutral | Abby Sanderson | 2:04.6 | 1 |
| 13.8L | $41.00 |
| 3/7 | 30/07/2026 | 9 | NR up to 37 | $4,000.00 | Kilmore | 2180m | Neutral | Abby Sanderson | 2:03.8 | 2 |
| 17.3L | $23.00 |
| 8/9 | 21/07/2026 | 7 | NR up to 49 | $5,000.00 | Shepparton | 1690m | Neutral | Abby Sanderson | 2:01.0 | 1 |
| 19.4L | $61.00 |
| 6/10 | 14/07/2026 | 6 | NR up to 49 | $5,000.00 | Shepparton | 2190m | Neutral | Abby Sanderson | 2:04.2 | 3 |
| 10.9L | $51.00 |
| 4/7 | 02/02/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bendigo | 2150m | Abby Sanderson | 0 |
| 50L | $0.00 | ||
| 4/6 | 09/12/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Shepparton | 2190m | Abby Sanderson | 0 |
| 8L | $0.00 |

Driver: Nigel Milne
Stats
Comments
Last start surrendered the lead and finished 5th (Fr3) over 2200m after showing early pace at Ballarat, beaten 15 m by Shaq The Anvil (2:47.90) on August 19 at $34. Two runs back 2nd (Fr5) over 1720m at Melton beaten 5 m by Patnwill (2:09.90) on August 12 at $3.50. Has some top 4 claims.
Last Starts 5 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/8 | 19/08/2026 | 7 | NR up to 47 | $5,000.00 | Ballarat | 2200m | Neutral | Nigel Milne | 2:02.8 | 3 |
| 15.9L | $34.00 |
| 2/7 | 12/08/2026 | 5 | NR up to 39 | $4,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Nigel Milne | 2:01.5 | 5 |
| 5.0L | $3.50 |
| 4/7 | 07/08/2026 | 86 | NR up to 47 | $5,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Nigel Milne | 2:02.3 | 1 |
| 10.6L | $51.00 |
| 6/6 | 13/05/2026 | 13 | NR 43 to 47 | $4,000.00 | Bendigo | 1650m | Neutral | Nigel Milne | 1:58.4 | 2 |
| 30.7L | $26.00 |
| 8/11 | 30/04/2026 | 8 | NR 37 to 42 | $4,000.00 | Ballarat | 1710m | Neutral | Nigel Milne | 1:58.6 | 5 |
| 31.6L | $15.00 |
| 6/8 | 22/04/2026 | 14 | NR up to 50 | $6,000.00 | Bendigo | 2150m | Neutral | Nigel Milne | 2:01.6 | 1 |
| 16.8L | $81.00 |
| 5/7 | 05/01/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bendigo | 2150m | Nigel Milne | 0 |
| 20L | $0.00 | ||
| 2/6 | 16/10/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Shepparton | 1690m | Lisa Miles | 0 |
| 0.2L | $0.00 |

Driver: Abby Sanderson
Stats
Comments
Two back was well beaten into fifth behind Fling It Rainbow at Kilmore over 2180m on August 13 at $12. Then a handy effort when well beaten into third behind Against The Bridle at Kilmore over 1690m on August 20 at $19. Nice effort last time. Is a top 4 player on recent form.
Last Starts 4 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/10 | 20/08/2026 | 7 | NR up to 44 | $5,000.00 | Kilmore | 1690m | Neutral | Abbey Turnbull | 1:58.8 | 5 |
| 34.3L | $19.00 |
| 5/10 | 13/08/2026 | 7 | NR up to 44 | $5,000.00 | Kilmore | 2180m | Neutral | Ellen Tormey | 2:03.3 | 1 |
| 18.2L | $12.00 |
| 4/10 | 06/08/2026 | 7 | NR up to 42 | $5,000.00 | Kilmore | 2180m | Neutral | Ellen Tormey | 2:04.6 | 3 |
| 9.7L | $9.00 |
| 5/9 | 30/07/2026 | 9 | NR 38 to 42 | $5,000.00 | Kilmore | 1690m | Neutral | Abby Sanderson | 2:01.4 | 2 |
| 8.0L | $12.00 |
| 6/9 | 21/07/2026 | 5 | NR up to 49 | $5,000.00 | Shepparton | 1690m | Neutral | Abbey Turnbull | 2:01.0 | 7 |
| 8.8L | $18.00 |
| 6/10 | 16/07/2026 | 2 | NR up to 45 | $5,000.00 | Kilmore | 2180m | Neutral | Abby Sanderson | 2:05.6 | 3 |
| 17.4L | $6.00 |
| 1/7 | 19/02/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Shepparton | 2190m | Abby Sanderson | 0 |
| 0.2L | $0.00 | ||
| 1/6 | 09/12/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Shepparton | 2190m | Kylie Sugars | 0 |
| 8L | $0.00 |

Driver: Austin Mifsud
Stats
Comments
Last start was well beaten after breaking at Kilmore on August 20. Before that, was well back in the run when 4th (Fr6) over 2180m at Kilmore, beaten 11 m by Fling It Rainbow (2:47.00) on August 13 at $9.50. Rates a top 4 hope on best form and can bounce back.
Last Starts 4 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/10 | 20/08/2026 | 7 | NR up to 44 | $5,000.00 | Kilmore | 1690m | Neutral | Austin Mifsud | 1:58.8 | 4 |
| 48.0L | $6.50 |
| 4/10 | 13/08/2026 | 7 | NR up to 44 | $5,000.00 | Kilmore | 2180m | Neutral | Austin Mifsud | 2:03.3 | 6 |
| 11.3L | $9.50 |
| 6/10 | 06/08/2026 | 15 | NR up to 42 | $5,000.00 | Kilmore | 2180m | Neutral | Austin Mifsud | 2:04.6 | 1 |
| 18.1L | $6.50 |
| 4/9 | 22/07/2026 | 6 | NR 40 to 45 | $5,000.00 | Kilmore | 1690m | Neutral | Austin Mifsud | 2:00.5 | 4 |
| 10.8L | $2.80 |
| 1/10 | 16/07/2026 | 8 | NR up to 45 | $5,000.00 | Kilmore | 2180m | Neutral | Austin Mifsud | 2:05.6 | 2 |
| 1.4L | $4.00 |
| 2/8 | 08/07/2026 | 6 | NR up to 49 | $5,000.00 | Kilmore | 2180m | Neutral | Austin Mifsud | 2:04.7 | 1 |
| 8.3L | $6.00 |
| 3/3 | 16/11/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Cranbourne | 1609m | Austin Mifsud | 0 |
| 17.3L | $0.00 | ||
| 2/4 | 06/02/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Kilmore | 2180m | Austin Mifsud | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 |

Driver: Chris Alford
Stats
Comments
Last start was well back in the run when 6th (Fr7) over 2200m at Ballarat beaten 21 m by Shaq The Anvil (2:47.90) on August 19 at $14. Two runs back 2nd (Fr6) over 2080m at Cranbourne was 2nd-1.2 at the bell, beaten a neck by Majestic Charma (2:38.60) on August 16 at $2.90. Include in all combinations.
Last Starts 5 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/8 | 19/08/2026 | 3 | NR up to 47 | $5,000.00 | Ballarat | 2200m | Neutral | Chris Alford | 2:02.8 | 7 |
| 21.6L | $14.00 |
| 2/7 | 16/08/2026 | 9 | NR up to 45 | $5,000.00 | Cranbourne | 2080m | Neutral | James Herbertson | 2:02.7 | 6 |
| 0.3L | $2.90 |
| 2/7 | 07/08/2026 | 4 | NR up to 47 | $5,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Chris Alford | 2:02.3 | 1 |
| 7.1L | $7.00 |
| 2/7 | 03/08/2026 | 15 | NR up to 49 | $5,000.00 | Maryborough | 2190m | Neutral | James Herbertson | 2:01.7 | 7 |
| 9.5L | $9.50 |
| 6/8 | 19/07/2026 | 5 | NR up to 49 | $5,000.00 | Cranbourne | 2080m | Neutral | James Herbertson | 2:02.4 | 1 |
| 31.2L | $15.00 |
| 8/10 | 14/07/2026 | 4 | NR up to 49 | $5,000.00 | Shepparton | 2190m | Neutral | James Herbertson | 2:04.2 | 3 |
| 30.7L | $6.50 |
| 6/7 | 17/03/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bendigo | 2150m | Ross Graham | 0 |
| 1L | $0.00 | ||
| 6/7 | 19/12/2022 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bendigo | 2150m | R A Graham | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 |

Driver: Tristan Larsen
Stats
Comments
Resumed when beaten 12 m fourth behind Majestic Charma at Cranbourne over 2080m in a on August 16. Watch for a big spike in form.
Last Starts 8 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/7 | 16/08/2026 | 97 | NR up to 45 | $5,000.00 | Cranbourne | 2080m | Neutral | Chris Alford | 2:02.7 | 4 |
| 12.7L | $2.70 |
| 1/6 | 06/08/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Kilmore | 1690m | Good | Flynn Ford | 0 |
| 0.1L | $0.00 | |
| 6/7 | 11/05/2026 | 7 | NR up to 40 | $5,000.00 | Globe Derby | 2230m | Neutral | Wayne Hill | 2:04.1 | 0 |
| 114.9L | $4.40 |
| 3/8 | 04/05/2026 | 7 | 2 LIFETIME WINS | $3,500.00 | Globe Derby | 2230m | Neutral | Wayne Hill | 2:04.1 | 1 |
| 9.1L | $3.10 |
| 1/4 | 27/04/2026 | 12 | 5 LIFETIME WINS | $5,000.00 | Globe Derby | 2230m | Neutral | Wayne Hill | 2:07.5 | 1 |
| 3.5L | $2.15 |
| 5/11 | 15/04/2026 | 10 | 0-1 WIN | $6,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | John Caldow | 2:03.2 | 3 |
| 12.8L | $9.50 |
| 8/10 | 05/04/2026 | 19 | NR up to 42 | $4,000.00 | Echuca | 1755m | Neutral | Joey Sharp | 2:01.4 | 4 |
| 36.9L | $17.00 |
| 1/4 | 06/01/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Melton | 2240m | Good | Chris Alford | 0 |
| 0.1L | $0.00 |

Driver: James Herbertson
Stats
Comments
Beaten favourite last start when second at Ballarat on August 19. Scored the start prior at Melton on August 7. Sure to go well again.
Last Starts 5 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/8 | 19/08/2026 | 12 | NR up to 47 | $5,000.00 | Ballarat | 2200m | Neutral | James Herbertson | 2:02.8 | 6 |
| 6.7L | $1.95 |
| 1/7 | 07/08/2026 | 8 | NR up to 47 | $5,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | James Herbertson | 2:02.3 | 6 |
| 7.1L | $1.85 |
| 1/9 | 30/07/2026 | 8 | NR 38 to 42 | $5,000.00 | Kilmore | 1690m | Neutral | James Herbertson | 2:01.4 | 1 |
| 1.2L | $4.80 |
| 8/9 | 22/07/2026 | 7 | NR 40 to 45 | $5,000.00 | Kilmore | 1690m | Neutral | James Herbertson | 2:00.5 | 1 |
| 71.2L | $4.80 |
| 1/7 | 15/07/2026 | 7 | NR up to 39 | $4,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | James Herbertson | 2:04.0 | 6 |
| 6.5L | $3.10 |
| 6/6 | 08/07/2026 | 27 | NR up to 39 | $4,000.00 | Kilmore | 2180m | Neutral | James Herbertson | 2:08.1 | 6 |
| 40.6L | $3.50 |
| 3/8 | 30/03/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bendigo | 2150m | Ross Graham | 0 |
| 5L | $0.00 | ||
| 2/6 | 14/04/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bendigo | 2150m | Ross Graham | 0 |
| 4L | $0.00 |

Driver: Stephen Boyington
Stats
Comments
Last start 6th (Fr5) over 2180m after showing early pace at Kilmore was leading by 4.64 at the bell, beaten 30 m by Met With A Shrug (2:49.00) on July 8 at $2.80. At the start before was driven from back in the field when 8th (Fr4) over 2150m at Bendigo was 5th-6.9 at the bell, beaten 15 m by Little Miss Morgan (2:45.10) on July 1 at $15. Last few short of his best but in the mix if on-song.
Last Starts 47 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/8 | 08/07/2026 | 7 | NR up to 49 | $5,000.00 | Kilmore | 2180m | Neutral | Stephen Boyington | 2:04.7 | 5 |
| 29.6L | $2.80 |
| 8/10 | 01/07/2026 | 7 | NR 50 to 55 | $6,000.00 | Bendigo | 2150m | R | Stephen Boyington | 2:03.6 | 4 |
| 15.7L | $15.00 |
| 5/9 | 24/06/2026 | 14 | 1-3 WINs | $6,000.00 | Bendigo | 2150m | Neutral | Stephen Boyington | 1:59.1 | 1 |
| 14.3L | $9.00 |
| 1/12 | 10/06/2026 | 6 | NR up to 49 | $4,000.00 | Bendigo | 2150m | Neutral | Stephen Boyington | 2:01.1 | 2 |
| 7.5L | $18.00 |
| 7/12 | 04/06/2026 | 37 | NR 43 to 47 | $4,000.00 | Kilmore | 2180m | W | Stephen Boyington | 2:06.5 | 3 |
| 24.8L | $14.00 |
| 6/6 | 28/05/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Shepparton | 2190m | Stephen Boyington | 0 |
| 3L | $0.00 | ||
| 2/6 | 28/04/2026 | 6 | 0-2 WINs | $6,000.00 | Shepparton | 2190m | Neutral | Stephen Boyington | 2:04.8 | 1 |
| 13.9L | $16.00 |
| 3/7 | 19/02/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Shepparton | 2190m | Stephen Boyington | 0 |
| 3.2L | $0.00 |

Driver: Michael Bellman
Stats
Comments
Solid performance when beaten by 1.5 m finishing third behind Jilliby Topgun at this track over 1690m on July 21 at $5.50. Then a handy effort when well beaten into second behind Champagnes at Kilmore over 1690m on August 13 at $31. Among the each-way contenders.
Last Starts 11 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/10 | 13/08/2026 | 23 | NR 45 to 49 | $5,000.00 | Kilmore | 1690m | Neutral | Michael Bellman | 2:00.0 | 2 |
| 13.4L | $31.00 |
| 3/9 | 21/07/2026 | 8 | NR up to 49 | $5,000.00 | Shepparton | 1690m | Neutral | James Herbertson | 2:01.0 | 2 |
| 1.6L | $5.50 |
| 10/10 | 13/07/2026 | 26 | NR up to 49 | $5,000.00 | Maryborough | 1690m | R | Jackie Barker | 2:00.3 | 3 |
| 216.3L | $6.00 |
| 1/7 | 17/06/2026 | 13 | NR 43 to 46 | $4,000.00 | Maryborough | 1690m | Neutral | Jackie Barker | 2:01.1 | 1 |
| 1.3L | $3.30 |
| 7/7 | 04/06/2026 | 14 | 2-4 WINs | $6,000.00 | Kilmore | 1690m | W | Chris Alford | 2:00.9 | 2 |
| 111.5L | $34.00 |
| 6/10 | 21/05/2026 | 8 | NR 47 to 51 | $6,000.00 | Kilmore | 2180m | Neutral | James Herbertson | 2:05.5 | 1 |
| 12.4L | $3.30 |
| 1/4 | 09/12/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Shepparton | 1690m | M J Ray | 0 |
| 5L | $0.00 | ||
| 3/6 | 04/08/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bendigo | 2150m | Amanda Turnbull | 0 |
| 5L | $0.00 |

Driver: Donna Castles
Stats
Comments
Failed to impress last start; 10th (Fr3) over 2180m after showing early speed at Kilmore, well beaten by Pass The Salt (2:49.70) on August 6 at $9. Showed ability the outing before when she won by 9 m as favourite after showing early speed, (Fr3) at Kilmore (2:51.10) beating Mi Bow in 4yo+ on July 30 at $1.50 at the bell was leading 3.44. Winning chance on her best form.
Last Starts 18 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10/10 | 06/08/2026 | 7 | 0-1 WIN | $6,000.00 | Kilmore | 2180m | Neutral | Donna Castles | 2:05.3 | 3 |
| 108.9L | $9.00 |
| 1/6 | 30/07/2026 | 9 | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Kilmore | 2180m | Neutral | Donna Castles | 2:06.3 | 3 |
| 9.6L | $1.50 |
| 2/6 | 21/07/2026 | 245 | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Shepparton | 1690m | Neutral | Donna Castles | 2:01.4 | 2 |
| 1.5L | $23.00 |
| 3/6 | 25/06/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Shepparton | 1690m | Donna Castles | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 | ||
| 2/4 | 07/06/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Kyabram | 2130m | Donna Castles | 0 |
| 10L | $0.00 | ||
| 5/7 | 18/11/2025 | 16 | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Shepparton | 2190m | Neutral | Doc Wilson | 2:09.0 | 4 |
| 12.8L | $14.00 |
| 9/11 | 02/11/2025 | 7 | MAIDEN | $10,000.00 | Maryborough | 2190m | Neutral | Doc Wilson | 2:02.1 | 1 |
| 93.6L | $31.00 |
| 6/11 | 26/10/2025 | 5 | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Maryborough | 2190m | W | Doc Wilson | 2:04.0 | 3 |
| 22.6L | $10.00 |

Driver: Damian Wilson
Stats
Comments
Two back was well beaten into third behind Champagnes at Kilmore over 1690m on August 13 at $14. Then a handy effort when a close second after being driven well back, behind Love Who at this track over 1690m on August 18 at $2.70. Should go well despite the tough draw.
Last Starts 6 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/6 | 18/08/2026 | 5 | NR up to 50 | $6,000.00 | Shepparton | 1690m | Neutral | Luke Sutherland | 2:00.5 | 5 |
| 0.2L | $2.70 |
| 3/10 | 13/08/2026 | 9 | NR 45 to 49 | $5,000.00 | Kilmore | 1690m | Neutral | Damian Wilson | 2:00.0 | 1 |
| 14.9L | $14.00 |
| 7/10 | 04/08/2026 | 21 | No NR | $6,000.00 | Shepparton | 2190m | Neutral | Damian Wilson | 2:04.6 | 0 |
| 40.3L | $7.50 |
| 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 |