Shepparton Race 5 - Benstud Pace
AMADA VILLMA (5) made it two minor placings on the trot last start when she led and fought on well but found one better at Charlton, going under by a head. Draws wider but looks nicely placed so can break through. BERYLS BOOTS (6) was a winner at Echuca two runs back and again performed well last start, making up plenty of ground but just coming up just short at this circuit and distance. Can continue the good form. EAGLEYE (9) had little go right last start but was good when runner-up at Melton prior so is worth another chance. BETTOR DOO NZ (3) has drawn to advantage and can be competitive.

Driver: Nathan Jack
Stats
Comments
Second up after running 6th (Fr2) over 1690m after showing early speed at this track was 4th-8.46 at the bell, beaten 9 m by Yella (2:03.80) on September 29 at $10. Has failed to show enough.
Last Starts 6 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/8 | 29/09/2026 | 357 | NR up to 40 | $5,000.00 | Shepparton | 1690m | Neutral | S J P O'sullivan | 1:57.9 | 2 |
| 9.8L | $10.00 |
| 1/4 | 30/08/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Echuca | 2160m | Good | S J P O'sullivan | 0 |
| 3L | $0.00 | |
| 11/12 | 07/10/2025 | 16 | NR up to 39 | $4,000.00 | Shepparton | 2190m | Neutral | Josh Duggan | 2:00.7 | 2 |
| 50.0L | $9.50 |
| 4/9 | 21/09/2025 | 4 | NR up to 43 | $4,500.00 | Cranbourne | 2080m | Neutral | Jodi Quinlan | 1:59.8 | 2 |
| 14.2L | $11.00 |
| 12/12 | 17/09/2025 | 8 | NR up to 42 | $6,000.00 | Bendigo | 2150m | Neutral | Josh Duggan | 2:00.0 | 3 |
| 20.0L | $151.00 |
| 6/10 | 09/09/2025 | 12 | NR up to 42 | $4,000.00 | Echuca | 2160m | Neutral | Josh Duggan | 2:03.0 | 1 |
| 8.8L | $101.00 |
| 7/9 | 28/08/2025 | 8 | NR up to 40 | $6,000.00 | Kilmore | 2180m | Neutral | Chris Alford | 2:01.1 | 1 |
| 19.5L | $41.00 |
| 4/6 | 21/07/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bendigo | 2150m | C M Mcswain | 0 |
| 15L | $0.00 |

Driver: Leigh Sutton
Stats
Comments
Didn't do much last time out, was driven from back in the field when 9th (Fr8) over 1740m at Riverina Paceway, at the bell was 10th-22.5 beaten 19 m by Mufasa Bart (2:05.20) on September 25 at $51. Before that was well back in the run when 8th (Fr8) over 1740m at Riverina Paceway was 7th-12.5 at the bell, beaten 9 m by Alwaysatthebeach (2:04.70) on September 11 at $34. Hard to make a case on recent form.
Last Starts 10 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9/10 | 25/09/2026 | 14 | NR up to 48 | $6,940.00 | Wagga | 1740m | Fast | Mark Pitt | 1:55.8 | 8 |
| 19.9L | $51.00 |
| 8/9 | 11/09/2026 | 10 | NR up to 47 | $6,940.00 | Wagga | 1740m | Fast | Leigh Sutton | 1:55.4 | 8 |
| 9.5L | $34.00 |
| 9/9 | 01/09/2026 | 7 | NR up to 45 | $6,940.00 | Leeton | 1758m | Fast | Jack Stockton | 1:59.9 | 1 |
| 128.3L | $2.25 |
| 6/9 | 25/08/2026 | 49 | NR up to 49 | $5,000.00 | Shepparton | 2190m | Neutral | Leigh Sutton | 1:57.8 | 3 |
| 64.3L | $34.00 |
| 4/8 | 17/08/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Leeton | 1758m | Good | Jodie Ward | 0 |
| 16L | $0.00 | |
| 8/9 | 07/07/2026 | 32 | NR up to 45 | $6,940.00 | Leeton | 1758m | Fast | Ky Bloomfield | 2:01.5 | 1 |
| 17.0L | $8.00 |
| 0/10 | 05/06/2026 | 7 | NR up to 47 | $6,940.00 | Wagga | 1740m | Fast | Jack Stockton | 1:57.4 | 1 |
| 99.0L | $7.50 |
| 4/7 | 01/02/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Coolamon | 1760m | Good | J M Ward | 0 |
| 23L | $0.00 |

Driver: Liam Older
Stats
Comments
Last start 4th (Fr1) over 1690m at this track was 5th-12.76 at the bell, beaten 17 m by Corbie Laidir (2:00.50) on September 29 at $17. At the start before 5th (Sr3) over 1790m at Mildura was 7th-13.4 at the bell, beaten 10 m by Hesastar (2:14.50) on August 7 at $7.50. Keep him in mind.
Last Starts 6 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/9 | 29/09/2026 | 53 | NR 41 to 45 | $5,000.00 | Shepparton | 1690m | Neutral | Chris Alford | 1:54.7 | 1 |
| 17.9L | $17.00 |
| 2/5 | 22/09/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Kilmore | 1690m | Good | Chris Alford | 0 |
| 5L | $0.00 | |
| 5/9 | 07/08/2026 | 7 | NR up to 39 | $4,000.00 | Mildura | 1790m | Neutral | Corey Johnson | 2:00.9 | 3 |
| 10.3L | $7.50 |
| 8/10 | 31/07/2026 | 21 | NR up to 45 | $5,000.00 | Mildura | 1790m | Neutral | Ben Xiriha | 2:00.2 | 2 |
| 25.7L | $41.00 |
| 9/10 | 10/07/2026 | 7 | NR up to 46 | $5,000.00 | Mildura | 2190m | Neutral | Corey Johnson | 2:01.1 | 3 |
| 46.8L | $7.50 |
| 7/10 | 03/07/2026 | 7 | NR up to 45 | $5,000.00 | Mildura | 1790m | Neutral | Corey Johnson | 2:03.3 | 3 |
| 10.9L | $26.00 |
| 4/11 | 26/06/2026 | 21 | NR up to 46 | $4,000.00 | Mildura | 2190m | Neutral | Corey Johnson | 2:03.3 | 5 |
| 11.0L | $34.00 |
| 3/4 | 18/05/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Mildura | 1790m | D J Weinert | 0 |
| 1.2L | $0.00 |

Driver: Michael Towers
Stats
Comments
Didn't do much last start, 7th (Fr5) over 1740m at Riverina Paceway, at the bell was 9th-20.3 beaten 13 m by Mufasa Bart (2:05.20) on September 25 at $34. Before that was well back in the run when 4th (Fr7) over 2270m at Riverina Paceway, at the bell was 8th-12.5 beaten 8 m by Warieda Boy (2:46.50) on September 18 at $31. Will not find this easy. Not keen.
Last Starts 10 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/10 | 25/09/2026 | 7 | NR up to 48 | $6,940.00 | Wagga | 1740m | Fast | Michael Towers | 1:55.8 | 5 |
| 13.2L | $34.00 |
| 4/8 | 18/09/2026 | 14 | NR up to 48 | $6,940.00 | Wagga | 2270m | Fast | Michael Towers | 1:58.0 | 7 |
| 8.3L | $31.00 |
| 7/10 | 04/09/2026 | 7 | NR up to 48 | $6,940.00 | Wagga | 1740m | Fast | Michael Towers | 1:55.4 | 7 |
| 13.9L | $61.00 |
| 3/9 | 28/08/2026 | 7 | NR up to 45 | $6,940.00 | Wagga | 1740m | Fast | Michael Towers | 1:57.1 | 4 |
| 2.6L | $3.00 |
| 7/10 | 21/08/2026 | 7 | NR up to 42 | $6,940.00 | Wagga | 1740m | Fast | Michael Towers | 1:57.4 | 8 |
| 12.2L | $3.20 |
| 6/10 | 14/08/2026 | 7 | NR up to 47 | $6,940.00 | Wagga | 1740m | Neutral | Michael Towers | 1:56.1 | 3 |
| 9.8L | $4.20 |
| 3/5 | 02/06/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Leeton | 1758m | Good | Michael Towers | 0 |
| 6.5L | $0.00 | |
| 4/4 | 19/05/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Leeton | 1758m | Good | Michael Towers | 0 |
| 4L | $0.00 |

Driver: James Herbertson
Stats
Comments
Two back was beaten by 6 m finishing third after a quick start, behind Cresco Threepeat at Swan Hill over 1750m on September 8 at $2. Then a handy effort when a close second after showing early speed, behind Miss Adelia at Charlton over 1609m on September 21 at $1.75. Well placed, should prove hard to beat.
Last Starts 14 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/9 | 21/09/2026 | 13 | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Charlton | 1609m | Neutral | James Herbertson | 1:58.2 | 2 |
| 0.2L | $1.75 |
| 3/6 | 08/09/2026 | 7 | NR up to 49 | $5,000.00 | Swan Hill | 1750m | Neutral | James Herbertson | 1:59.0 | 2 |
| 6.3L | $2.00 |
| 6/8 | 01/09/2026 | 7 | 2& 0-1 WIN | $6,000.00 | Shepparton | 1690m | Neutral | James Herbertson | 1:54.0 | 4 |
| 37.3L | $71.00 |
| 6/10 | 25/08/2026 | 12 | NR up to 40 | $5,000.00 | Shepparton | 1690m | Neutral | Nathan Jack | 1:59.3 | 6 |
| 7.0L | $5.50 |
| 3/10 | 13/08/2026 | 9 | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Kilmore | 1690m | Neutral | James Herbertson | 1:59.1 | 2 |
| 8.6L | $19.00 |
| 3/9 | 04/08/2026 | 7 | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Shepparton | 1690m | Neutral | James Herbertson | 1:59.0 | 7 |
| 2.1L | $9.00 |
| 1/5 | 02/02/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bendigo | 2150m | James Herbertson | 0 |
| 7L | $0.00 | ||
| 4/6 | 01/12/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Maryborough | 1690m | James Herbertson | 0 |
| 7L | $0.00 |

Driver: Damian Wilson
Stats
Comments
Last start good run when 2nd (Sr1) over 1690m at this track, at the bell was 5th-10.51 beaten a nose by Yella (2:03.80) on September 29 at $3.90. Two runs back raced just off the speed and boxed on; won by 1.2 m (Fr5) at Echuca (2:43.30) beating Alto Coraggio in on September 22 at $5.50 at the bell was 2nd-2.3. Big run expected.
Last Starts 6 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/8 | 29/09/2026 | 7 | NR up to 40 | $5,000.00 | Shepparton | 1690m | Neutral | Damian Wilson | 1:57.9 | 1 |
| 0.1L | $3.90 |
| 1/9 | 22/09/2026 | 7 | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Echuca | 2160m | Neutral | James Herbertson | 2:01.6 | 5 |
| 1.2L | $5.50 |
| 3/9 | 15/09/2026 | 5 | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Shepparton | 2190m | Neutral | Damian Wilson | 1:58.7 | 1 |
| 13.8L | $10.00 |
| 2/9 | 10/09/2026 | 9 | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Kilmore | 2180m | Neutral | Damian Wilson | 2:03.0 | 2 |
| 14.3L | $19.00 |
| 3/9 | 01/09/2026 | 14 | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Shepparton | 2190m | Neutral | Damian Wilson | 2:00.5 | 2 |
| 3.0L | $14.00 |
| 6/6 | 20/08/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Shepparton | 1690m | Good | David Sweatman | 0 |
| 32L | $0.00 | |
| 10/10 | 18/08/2026 | 7 | NR up to 40 | $5,000.00 | Shepparton | 2190m | Neutral | Leigh Sutton | 1:59.9 | 3 |
| 213.7L | $5.50 |
| 3/5 | 30/07/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Cobram | 0m | Good | David Sweatman | 0 |
| 24L | $0.00 |

Driver: Tasmyn Potter
Stats
Comments
Showed a glimmer of form last time 2nd (Fr3) over 1740m after showing early pace at Riverina Paceway was 3rd-4.3 at the bell, beaten 4 m by Stipulating (2:07.20) on September 22 at $21. But The start before was well beaten into seventh after showing early speed, behind Atomik Go Anna at Riverina Paceway over 1740m on September 8 at $41. Can't make much of a case.
Last Starts 13 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/8 | 22/09/2026 | 14 | NR up to 45 | $6,940.00 | Wagga | 1740m | Fast | Eli Lepper | 1:57.6 | 3 |
| 3.8L | $21.00 |
| 7/9 | 08/09/2026 | 7 | 1 WIN | $6,940.00 | Wagga | 1740m | Fast | Eli Lepper | 1:56.3 | 3 |
| 18.6L | $41.00 |
| 7/10 | 01/09/2026 | 35 | 0-1 WIN | $6,940.00 | Leeton | 1758m | Fast | M K Murphy | 1:58.0 | 1 |
| 37.5L | $51.00 |
| 3/4 | 18/08/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Albury | 1770m | Good | M K Murphy | 0 |
| 18L | $0.00 | |
| 4/10 | 28/07/2026 | 28 | 0-1 WIN | $6,940.00 | Wagga | 1740m | Neutral | M K Murphy | 1:56.3 | 2 |
| 6.2L | $71.00 |
| 1/3 | 13/07/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Albury | 1770m | Good | M K Murphy | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 | |
| 7/7 | 30/06/2026 | 49 | NR 43 to 47 | $4,000.00 | Shepparton | 2190m | W | Leigh Sutton | 2:01.8 | 6 |
| 39.2L | $16.00 |
| 8/8 | 12/05/2026 | 154 | NR 40 to 46 | $4,000.00 | Shepparton | 2190m | Neutral | M K Murphy | 1:59.8 | 1 |
| 36.7L | $51.00 |

Driver: Ryan Sanderson
Stats
Comments
Last start 5th (Fr3) over 2100m at Charlton was 7th-8.6 at the bell, beaten 7 m by Over The Line (2:36.00) on September 21 at $41. Before that, was driven from back in the field when 5th (Fr4) over 1750m at Swan Hill was 5th-18.4 at the bell, beaten 12 m by Cresco Threepeat (2:09.40) on September 8 at $14. Recent form okay so worth some thought.
Last Starts 14 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/8 | 21/09/2026 | 13 | NR 41 to 45 | $5,000.00 | Charlton | 2100m | Neutral | Ryan Sanderson | 1:59.5 | 3 |
| 7.0L | $41.00 |
| 5/6 | 08/09/2026 | 11 | NR up to 49 | $5,000.00 | Swan Hill | 1750m | Neutral | Ellen Tormey | 1:59.0 | 4 |
| 12.7L | $14.00 |
| 5/10 | 28/08/2026 | 25 | 0-3 WINS (NR55) | $6,000.00 | Mildura | 1790m | Neutral | Ellen Tormey | 2:03.6 | 1 |
| 9.3L | $4.33 |
| 3/9 | 03/08/2026 | 10 | NR up to 49 | $5,000.00 | Maryborough | 2190m | Neutral | Jodi Quinlan | 1:59.3 | 4 |
| 11.1L | $61.00 |
| 7/9 | 24/07/2026 | 126 | 0-1 WIN | $6,000.00 | Swan Hill | 2240m | Neutral | Luke Watson | 2:00.9 | 3 |
| 25.6L | $71.00 |
| 8/11 | 20/03/2026 | 12 | NR up to 50 | $6,000.00 | Mildura | 1790m | Neutral | Aaron Dunn | 1:58.7 | 1 |
| 14.8L | $7.50 |
| 4/4 | 30/06/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Echuca | 2160m | D J Costa | 0 |
| 8L | $0.00 | ||
| 4/7 | 16/03/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Maryborough | 2190m | Luke Dunne | 0 |
| 3L | $0.00 |

Driver: Tayla French
Stats
Comments
Last start was well beaten into eighth behind Melican at Kilmore over 2180m in a M on September 30 at $12. Raced better the start before that with a good run despite getting well back, when 2nd (Fr5) over 2240m at Melton was 5th-11.19 at the bell, beaten 3.5 m by Soho Amaryllis (2:44.20) in 3yo on September 18 at $11. Big run expected.
Last Starts 5 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/8 | 30/09/2026 | 12 | NR up to 50 | $6,000.00 | Kilmore | 2180m | Neutral | Alex Ashwood | 1:56.6 | 6 |
| 70.9L | $12.00 |
| 2/8 | 18/09/2026 | 5 | Fillies No NR | $10,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Alex Ashwood | 1:58.0 | 5 |
| 3.5L | $11.00 |
| 6/8 | 13/09/2026 | 9 | 0-1 WIN | $6,000.00 | Cranbourne | 1609m | Neutral | Alex Ashwood | 1:56.9 | 6 |
| 4.7L | $13.00 |
| 1/9 | 04/09/2026 | 4 | MAIDEN | $15,300.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Fast | Brad Elder | 1:55.6 | 2 |
| 0.2L | $19.00 |
| 5/8 | 31/08/2026 | 10 | MAIDEN | $6,940.00 | Newcastle | 2030m | Fast | Brad Elder | 1:58.3 | 3 |
| 6.9L | $9.50 |
| 8/9 | 21/08/2026 | 330 | NMT1W/TS | $11,830.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Fast | Brad Elder | 1:54.0 | 1 |
| 49.4L | $101.00 |
| 7/9 | 24/06/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Good | Ellen Rixon | 0 |
| 62.2L | $0.00 | |
| 3/4 | 04/09/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Goulburn | 1710m | Good | Harrison Ross | 0 |
| 9L | $0.00 |