Shepparton Race 7 - Gus Underwood Shepparton Trotters Oaks
SO SKEPTICAL (5) did a good job to finish 1.3 metres from the winner in third on debut last start after breaking in the run over 2190m at this track. It doesn't get any easier but she is is good enough to take this out. IJUSTCANTSEEIT (4) resumes from a spell of 12 weeks after closing off last campaign in good form, scoring at her last appearance over 1690m at Kilmore. No excuses from this advantageous draw. Expecting a bright start to the campaign. MAJESTIC YANKEE (7) followed a first-up win two runs back with a distant last when she broke in a 1609m event at Cranbourne. Can't make any mistakes against this field but she is right in the mix. MINNIE MIA (1) showed pleasing improvement last time out when runner-up over 1609m at Cranbourne, and from the perfect inside gate, she can go one better in this.

Driver: Chris Alford
Stats
Comments
Improved last start with a solid effort when 2nd (Fr4) over 1609m at Cranbourne was 2nd-3.2 at the bell, beaten 5 m by Mevia (1:59.00) in 3yo on August 16 at $4.20. Should be there at the business end.
Last Starts 8 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/6 | 16/08/2026 | 8 | 2& 0-1 WIN | $6,000.00 | Cranbourne | 1609m | Neutral | Chris Alford | 1:59.0 | 4 |
| 5.2L | $4.20 |
| 7/8 | 08/08/2026 | 10 | No NR | $15,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Josh Duggan | 2:01.9 | 1 |
| 37.0L | $51.00 |
| 1/8 | 29/07/2026 | 8 | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Ballarat | 1710m | Good | Chris Alford | 1:59.5 | 1 |
| 30.6L | $1.75 |
| 3/6 | 21/07/2026 | 206 | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Shepparton | 1690m | Neutral | Chris Alford | 2:01.4 | 1 |
| 4.9L | $2.50 |
| 2/6 | 14/07/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Melton | 1720m | Good | Chris Alford | 0 |
| 11.3L | $0.00 | |
| 7/12 | 27/12/2025 | 4 | 10 0K | $20,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Chris Alford | 1:58.6 | 1 |
| 50.5L | $11.00 |
| 2/8 | 23/12/2025 | 10 | MAIDEN | $8,000.00 | Maryborough | 2190m | Neutral | Chris Alford | 2:05.0 | 2 |
| 11.0L | $7.00 |
| 1/4 | 26/08/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Melton | 1720m | Good | Chris Alford | 0 |
| 0.2L | $0.00 |

Driver: Doc Wilson
Stats
Comments
Last start 8th (Fr1) over 2180m at Kilmore, beaten 21 m by Pass The Salt (2:49.70) on August 6 at $31. Two runs back 4th (Fr3) over 2190m at this track, beaten 40 m by Fritsch (2:50.60) on July 28 at $34. Has some top 4 claims.
Last Starts 18 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/10 | 06/08/2026 | 9 | 0-1 WIN | $6,000.00 | Kilmore | 2180m | Neutral | Doc Wilson | 2:05.3 | 1 |
| 21.3L | $31.00 |
| 4/7 | 28/07/2026 | 12 | 0-3 WINs (NR55) | $6,000.00 | Shepparton | 2190m | Neutral | Doc Wilson | 2:05.4 | 3 |
| 40.6L | $34.00 |
| 1/5 | 16/07/2026 | - | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Kilmore | 1690m | Neutral | Doc Wilson | 2:07.6 | 2 |
| 0.1L | $7.50 |
| 4/6 | 25/06/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Shepparton | 1690m | Doc Wilson | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 | ||
| 3/4 | 07/06/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Kyabram | 2130m | Doc Wilson | 0 |
| 20L | $0.00 |

Driver: Jack Sullivan
Stats
Comments
Last start 10th (Fr7) over 2180m at Kilmore well beaten by Majestic Monarch (2:44.50) on August 20 at $81. Two runs back 5th (Fr4) over 1690m after showing early pace at Kilmore was leading by 1.07 at the bell, beaten 6 m by Brother Mountain (2:06.10) on July 16 at $8.50. Not keen.
Last Starts 4 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10/10 | 20/08/2026 | 35 | NR 50 to 54 | $6,000.00 | Kilmore | 2180m | Neutral | Jodi Quinlan | 2:01.4 | 7 |
| 90.8L | $81.00 |
| 5/7 | 16/07/2026 | 78 | 0-3 WINs (NR 55) | $6,000.00 | Kilmore | 1690m | Neutral | Jodi Quinlan | 2:00.1 | 4 |
| 6.7L | $8.50 |
| 5/9 | 29/04/2026 | 19 | , 100K | $14,000.00 | Bendigo | 2150m | Neutral | Jodi Quinlan | 2:01.1 | 4 |
| 17.3L | $26.00 |
| 1/11 | 10/04/2026 | 24 | , 100K | $8,000.00 | Maryborough | 2190m | Neutral | Jodi Quinlan | 2:03.6 | 1 |
| 2.0L | $23.00 |
| 10/12 | 17/03/2026 | 12 | 0-1 WIN | $6,000.00 | Shepparton | 2190m | Neutral | A J Sullivan | 2:00.9 | 3 |
| 47.6L | $31.00 |
| 2/8 | 05/03/2026 | 8 | 0-1 WIN | $6,000.00 | Ballarat | 1710m | Neutral | Jodi Quinlan | 2:00.0 | 6 |
| 11.4L | $10.00 |
| 2/4 | 07/12/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Maryborough | 1690m | A J Sullivan | 0 |
| 10L | $0.00 | ||
| 3/3 | 22/06/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Maryborough | 1690m | A J Sullivan | 0 |
| 6L | $0.00 |

Driver: Michael Bellman
Stats
Comments
Resumes. Finished off last preparation recording by 14 m after showing early speed, (Fr3) at Kilmore (2:07.00) beating Kennys Son in on June 4 at $2.30. Very hard to beat fresh up.
Last Starts 21 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/7 | 03/08/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Maryborough | 2190m | Good | Rebecca Morrissey | 0 |
| 3.5L | $0.00 | |
| 1/7 | 04/06/2026 | 13 | 2-4 WINs | $6,000.00 | Kilmore | 1690m | W | Michael Bellman | 2:00.9 | 3 |
| 14.6L | $2.30 |
| 1/4 | 01/06/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bendigo | 2150m | Michael Bellman | 0 |
| 4L | $0.00 | ||
| 2/8 | 22/05/2026 | 20 | NR up to 59 | $6,000.00 | Geelong | 1609m | Neutral | D K Douglas | 2:01.6 | 1 |
| 4.5L | $2.90 |
| 10/10 | 02/05/2026 | 14 | No NR | $75,000.00 | Menangle | 2300m | Fast | Michael Bellman | 1:59.0 | 5 |
| 103.8L | $8.50 |
| 2/6 | 18/04/2026 | 112 | No NR | $20,000.00 | Bendigo | 2150m | Neutral | Michael Bellman | 2:00.5 | 5 |
| 2.2L | $41.00 |
| 1/12 | 27/12/2025 | 4 | 10 0K | $20,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | D K Douglas | 1:58.6 | 4 |
| 4.6L | $1.65 |
| 1/8 | 23/12/2025 | 10 | MAIDEN | $8,000.00 | Maryborough | 2190m | Neutral | Michael Bellman | 2:05.0 | 7 |
| 11.0L | $1.50 |

Driver: Mark Pitt
Stats
Comments
Three-year-old filly facing the starter for the second time. At debut good run when 3rd (Fr2) over 2190m at this track beaten 1.3 m by War Dan Phoenix (2:50.10) on August 18 at $1.55. Going along well. Talented filly with plenty of upside.
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 | 18/08/2026 | - | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Shepparton | 2190m | Neutral | Mark Pitt | 2:05.0 | 2 |
| 1.3L | $1.55 |
| 4/6 | 06/08/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Shepparton | 2190m | Good | Mark Pitt | 0 |
| 15L | $0.00 | |
| 4/4 | 09/04/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Shepparton | 1690m | Mark Pitt | 0 |
| 8L | $0.00 |

Driver: Nathan Jack
Stats
Comments
4th (Fr1) over 2240m at Melton beaten 8 m by Spirited Lass (2:46.60) on July 31 at $126. Before that 8th (Sr3) over 1690m at Maryborough beaten 55 m by Itz Classic Gold (2:08.90) in 3yo+ on July 13 at $31. Needs to lift.
Last Starts 8 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/6 | 16/08/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Maryborough | 1690m | Good | Col Latter | 0 |
| 25L | $0.00 | |
| 4/10 | 31/07/2026 | 18 | NR 50 to 55 | $6,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Nathan Jack | 1:59.7 | 1 |
| 8.6L | $126.00 |
| 8/10 | 13/07/2026 | 26 | 10 0K | $8,000.00 | Maryborough | 1690m | R | Nathan Jack | 2:02.7 | 3 |
| 56.5L | $31.00 |
| 6/8 | 17/06/2026 | 7 | 10 0K | $8,000.00 | Maryborough | 2190m | Neutral | Chris Alford | 2:04.1 | 1 |
| 11.5L | $10.00 |
| 9/10 | 10/06/2026 | 10 | 10 0K | $8,000.00 | Bendigo | 2150m | Neutral | Nathan Jack | 2:02.1 | 4 |
| 120.5L | $18.00 |
| 3/4 | 07/06/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Maryborough | 2190m | Col Latter | 0 |
| 11L | $0.00 | ||
| 7/7 | 31/05/2026 | 11 | No NR | $14,000.00 | Maryborough | 1690m | Neutral | Ryan Sanderson | 1:59.7 | 2 |
| 159.5L | $8.50 |
| 2/9 | 20/05/2026 | 30 | 10 0K | $8,000.00 | Bendigo | 1650m | Neutral | Jason Lee | 1:59.4 | 1 |
| 7.0L | $7.00 |

Driver: John Caldow
Stats
Comments
Beaten favourite last start when sixth at Cranbourne on August 16. Won the start prior at Melton on July 10. Capable of figuring in the top 4 here.
Last Starts 8 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/6 | 16/08/2026 | 37 | 2& 0-1 WIN | $6,000.00 | Cranbourne | 1609m | Neutral | John Caldow | 1:59.0 | 5 |
| 93.0L | $2.50 |
| 1/6 | 08/08/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bacchus Marsh | 1940m | Good | S F Hoban | 0 |
| 1L | $0.00 | |
| 1/7 | 10/07/2026 | 162 | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | John Caldow | 2:02.6 | 5 |
| 22.3L | $4.00 |
| 2/4 | 27/06/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bacchus Marsh | 1940m | Good | S F Hoban | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 | |
| 7/7 | 29/01/2026 | - | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Ballarat | 1710m | Neutral | Kerryn Manning | 2:03.5 | 3 |
| 113.7L | $1.90 |