Shepparton Race 8 - Tony Mcgrath Memorial
DISTINCTION (5) impressive display when ran right away after leading making it four straight at Geelong over 460m (25.50). Won at her only start from this draw. Flying at the moment and expecting another big run. SHARAPOVA STAR (2) was out of in the placings when fourth last time but three runs back posted a sharp 25.19 win over 450m at Ballarat. Should be in this for a long way. GIACOMO (3) looks close to another win after finishing second last time (29.79) at Cannington. Form at the trip sound including seven wins. Recorded one of the quickest times on the card last start despite being beaten. Expected to be in the finish again. DARK NOISE (1) boasts a solid strike-rate over this trip.
Stats
Comments
Solid performance to win by 3.5 lengths at Goulburn over 440m (24.67) beating Queen Era in Grade 3/4 on March 13. Can keep things rolling.
Last Starts 7 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/5 | 13/03/2026 | 13 | GR 3/4 | $3,460.00 | Goulburn | 440m | 0:24.67 | 0:24.67 | 0:24.63 | N/A | 7 |
| 3.5L | $5.50 |
| 2/7 | 28/02/2026 | 7 | GR 5 | $8,900.00 | Wentworth Park | 520m | 0:29.93 | 0:29.83 | 0:29.36 | N/A | 6 |
| 1.5L | $2.50 |
| 2/8 | 21/02/2026 | 8 | GR 5 | $8,900.00 | Wentworth Park | 520m | 0:29.66 | 0:29.62 | 0:29.51 | N/A | 8 |
| 0.8L | $3.30 |
| 1/5 | 13/02/2026 | 6 | NG | $10,500.00 | Bulli | 590m | 0:33.33 | 0:33.33 | 0:33.33 | N/A | 2 |
| 0.8L | $4.40 |
| 4/8 | 07/02/2026 | 7 | GR 5 | $8,900.00 | Wentworth Park | 520m | 0:30.48 | 0:29.87 | 0:29.22 | N/A | 5 |
| 8.8L | $6.00 |
| 4/8 | 31/01/2026 | 9 | GR 5 | $8,900.00 | Wentworth Park | 520m | 0:30.10 | 0:29.79 | 0:29.32 | N/A | 3 |
| 4.3L | $2.50 |
Stats
Comments
Was out of placings last time (25.43) at this track in a Special conditions H, finishing fourth and beaten 9 lengths. Has four successes and seven minors from 12 starts from box 2. Leading player.
Last Starts 4 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/7 | 16/03/2026 | 9 | SPEC H | $7,330.00 | Shepparton | 450m | 0:25.43 | 0:24.83 | 0:24.83 | N/A | 6 |
| 9.0L | $2.60 |
| 2/8 | 07/03/2026 | 5 | SPEC G2 | $57,500.00 | Ballarat | 450m | 0:24.88 | 0:24.81 | 0:24.80 | N/A | 1 |
| 1.0L | $4.50 |
| 1/7 | 02/03/2026 | 9 | SPEC H | $7,330.00 | Ballarat | 450m | 0:25.19 | 0:25.19 | 0:25.04 | N/A | 4 |
| 1.1L | $2.10 |
| 5/8 | 21/02/2026 | 7 | SPEC SF | $9,060.00 | The Meadows | 525m | 0:30.40 | 0:29.72 | 0:29.72 | N/A | 7 |
| 9.7L | $8.00 |
| 7/8 | 14/02/2026 | 7 | S/E Group 1 | $110,000.00 | The Meadows | 525m | 0:30.51 | 0:29.80 | 0:29.57 | N/A | 8 |
| 10.2L | $13.00 |
| 1/8 | 07/02/2026 | 21 | FFA | $9,060.00 | The Meadows | 525m | 0:29.86 | 0:29.86 | 0:29.86 | N/A | 4 |
| 0.5L | $4.40 |
Stats
Comments
Hit the ground running with a fast early sectional but found one better when runner up over 520m at Cannington clocking 29.79. Capable of a strong show.
Last Starts 6 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/8 | 14/03/2026 | 7 | OPEN | $287,020.00 | Cannington | 520m | 0:29.79 | 0:29.65 | 0:29.65 | N/A | 7 |
| 2.0L | $4.40 |
| 1/8 | 07/03/2026 | 7 | OPEN | $19,820.00 | Cannington | 520m | 0:29.49 | 0:29.49 | 0:29.30 | N/A | 3 |
| 1.0L | $2.50 |
| 2/7 | 28/02/2026 | 7 | SPEC | $15,250.00 | The Meadows | 525m | 0:29.87 | 0:29.77 | 0:29.57 | N/A | 3 |
| 1.5L | $10.00 |
| 5/8 | 21/02/2026 | 7 | SPEC SF | $9,060.00 | The Meadows | 525m | 0:29.95 | 0:29.72 | 0:29.72 | N/A | 8 |
| 3.3L | $20.00 |
| 4/8 | 14/02/2026 | 9 | SPEC | $9,060.00 | The Meadows | 525m | 0:30.35 | 0:29.96 | 0:29.57 | N/A | 5 |
| 5.7L | $6.00 |
| 1/6 | 05/02/2026 | 7 | FFA | $9,060.00 | Sandown | 515m | 0:29.30 | 0:29.30 | 0:29.27 | N/A | 3 |
| 1.0L | $2.40 |
Stats
Comments
Missed the frame latest (22.75) when sixth over 390m at this track in a Free For All. Goes very well from the draw boasting four victories and four places from 15 starts. Others rate better this time.
Last Starts 4 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/8 | 16/03/2026 | 7 | FFA | $3,360.00 | Shepparton | 390m | 0:22.75 | 0:21.93 | 0:21.93 | N/A | 6 |
| 12.5L | $12.00 |
| 5/7 | 09/03/2026 | 66 | FFA | $3,360.00 | Shepparton | 390m | 0:22.70 | 0:21.59 | 0:21.59 | N/A | 8 |
| 15.8L | $7.50 |
| 99/1 | 04/03/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bendigo | 425m | N/A | - | N/A | N/A | 8 |
| 99L | $0.00 |
| 1/6 | 02/01/2026 | 4 | MX 3/4 | $3,360.00 | Bendigo | 425m | 0:24.02 | 0:24.02 | 0:23.78 | N/A | 3 |
| 1.5L | $3.20 |
| 2/7 | 29/12/2025 | 7 | FFA | $3,360.00 | Shepparton | 450m | 0:25.30 | 0:25.04 | 0:25.04 | N/A | 7 |
| 4.0L | $5.50 |
| 2/8 | 22/12/2025 | 10 | GR 4 | $3,360.00 | Shepparton | 390m | 0:22.12 | 0:21.99 | 0:21.98 | N/A | 2 |
| 2.0L | $2.60 |
| 2/8 | 12/12/2025 | 7 | MX 3/4 | $3,360.00 | Bendigo | 425m | 0:23.71 | 0:23.63 | 0:23.63 | N/A | 4 |
| 1.3L | $3.40 |
| 99/1 | 27/03/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Shepparton | 390m | N/A | - | N/A | N/A | 8 |
| 99L | $0.00 |
Stats
Comments
In sparkling form, last time showing blistering early pace and proving too slick around Geelong over 460m in 25.50, making it four wins on end. Has run hot time here with a 24.82 PB at the distance. Key chance.
Last Starts 7 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/6 | 13/03/2026 | 11 | GR 4/5 | $3,360.00 | Geelong | 460m | 0:25.50 | 0:25.50 | 0:25.50 | N/A | 4 |
| 4.3L | $1.40 |
| 1/8 | 02/03/2026 | 7 | SE | $14,580.00 | Shepparton | 450m | 0:24.85 | 0:24.85 | 0:24.85 | N/A | 4 |
| 5.3L | $1.20 |
| 1/7 | 23/02/2026 | 3 | SPEC H | $3,360.00 | Shepparton | 450m | 0:24.82 | 0:24.82 | 0:24.82 | N/A | 1 |
| 9.3L | $1.10 |
| 1/5 | 20/02/2026 | 6 | MX 3/4 | $3,360.00 | Warragul | 460m | 0:25.29 | 0:25.29 | 0:25.29 | N/A | 1 |
| 7.5L | $1.20 |
| 5/8 | 14/02/2026 | 14 | SPEC | $9,060.00 | The Meadows | 525m | 0:30.44 | 0:29.96 | 0:29.57 | N/A | 8 |
| 6.9L | $2.70 |
| 5/7 | 31/01/2026 | 7 | NG | $10,500.00 | Wentworth Park | 520m | 0:29.86 | 0:29.32 | 0:29.32 | N/A | 2 |
| 7.8L | $2.80 |
Stats
Comments
Most recently finished last on March 16 over 450m at this track behind Gold Force beaten 8 lengths (25.40) in a Special conditions H. Mixing his form but shapes as a genuine contender under these conditions.
Last Starts 4 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/7 | 16/03/2026 | 23 | SPEC H | $7,330.00 | Shepparton | 450m | 0:25.40 | 0:24.84 | 0:24.83 | N/A | 4 |
| 8.0L | $3.90 |
| 8/8 | 21/02/2026 | 7 | SPEC SF | $9,060.00 | The Meadows | 525m | 0:30.54 | 0:29.72 | 0:29.72 | N/A | 8 |
| 11.6L | $7.50 |
| 3/8 | 14/02/2026 | 8 | SPEC | $9,060.00 | The Meadows | 525m | 0:30.16 | 0:29.99 | 0:29.57 | N/A | 7 |
| 2.3L | $3.30 |
| 5/8 | 06/02/2026 | 7 | SPEC G2 | $57,500.00 | Warragul | 460m | 0:25.90 | 0:25.26 | 0:25.26 | N/A | 8 |
| 9.5L | $4.50 |
| 2/7 | 30/01/2026 | 27 | SPEC H | $7,330.00 | Warragul | 460m | 0:25.58 | 0:25.23 | 0:25.23 | N/A | 8 |
| 5.3L | $1.80 |
| 5/8 | 03/01/2026 | 6 | SE | $28,330.00 | Sale | 435m | 0:24.63 | 0:24.10 | 0:24.10 | N/A | 6 |
| 8.0L | $2.60 |
Stats
Comments
Lines up from box 7 for the first time after finishing a 7 length fourth at this track (25.36) in a Special conditions H. Among the chances on best.
Last Starts 4 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/7 | 16/03/2026 | 9 | SPEC H | $7,330.00 | Shepparton | 450m | 0:25.36 | 0:24.86 | 0:24.83 | N/A | 8 |
| 7.5L | $8.00 |
| 8/8 | 07/03/2026 | 5 | SPEC G2 | $57,500.00 | Ballarat | 450m | 0:25.61 | 0:24.81 | 0:24.80 | N/A | 4 |
| 11.5L | $9.50 |
| 1/7 | 02/03/2026 | 7 | SPEC H | $7,330.00 | Ballarat | 450m | 0:25.25 | 0:25.25 | 0:25.04 | N/A | 1 |
| 2.3L | $1.50 |
| 1/7 | 23/02/2026 | 4 | GR 4/5 | $3,360.00 | Ballarat | 450m | 0:24.94 | 0:24.94 | 0:24.94 | N/A | 4 |
| 3.3L | $1.70 |
| 2/8 | 19/02/2026 | 52 | GR 4/5 | $3,360.00 | Warrnambool | 450m | 0:25.26 | 0:25.11 | 0:25.05 | N/A | 2 |
| 2.1L | $1.20 |
| 1/7 | 29/12/2025 | 30 | FFA | $3,360.00 | Shepparton | 450m | 0:25.04 | 0:25.04 | 0:25.04 | N/A | 8 |
| 4.0L | $2.30 |
| 99/1 | 25/09/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Wentworth Park | 520m | N/A | 0:29.60 | N/A | N/A | 3 |
| 0L | $0.00 |
Stats
Comments
Modest effort last time out when fourth over 450m at this track. Others hold stronger claims.
Last Starts 4 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/8 | 16/03/2026 | 14 | SPEC H | $7,330.00 | Shepparton | 450m | 0:25.28 | 0:24.99 | 0:24.83 | N/A | 4 |
| 4.5L | $15.00 |
| 5/7 | 02/03/2026 | 10 | SPEC H | $7,330.00 | Ballarat | 450m | 0:25.55 | 0:25.19 | 0:25.04 | N/A | 7 |
| 5.1L | $5.00 |
| 1/5 | 20/02/2026 | 8 | MX 3/4 | $3,360.00 | Bendigo | 425m | 0:23.56 | 0:23.56 | 0:23.56 | N/A | 5 |
| 8.3L | $1.60 |
| 2/8 | 12/02/2026 | 52 | MX 3/4 | $3,360.00 | Warrnambool | 390m | 0:21.96 | 0:21.88 | 0:21.88 | N/A | 7 |
| 1.3L | $4.20 |
| 1/8 | 22/12/2025 | 10 | GR 4 | $3,360.00 | Shepparton | 390m | 0:21.99 | 0:21.99 | 0:21.98 | N/A | 6 |
| 2.0L | $2.60 |
| 1/8 | 12/12/2025 | 9 | MX 3/4 | $3,360.00 | Bendigo | 425m | 0:23.63 | 0:23.63 | 0:23.63 | N/A | 7 |
| 1.3L | $4.20 |
Stats
Comments
Impressive performance to score by a 0.8 lengths in a Grade 4/5 last start at Healesville, clocking an outstanding 19.18 for the 350m trip. In form and must include in calculations at odds.
Last Starts 5 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/8 | 15/03/2026 | 7 | GR 4/5 | $3,360.00 | Healesville | 350m | 0:19.18 | 0:19.18 | 0:18.87 | N/A | 2 |
| 0.8L | $2.30 |
| 1/8 | 08/03/2026 | 13 | GR 5 | $2,930.00 | Healesville | 350m | 0:19.19 | 0:19.19 | 0:18.90 | N/A | 2 |
| 3.0L | $4.50 |
| 6/7 | 23/02/2026 | 11 | SPEC H | $3,360.00 | Shepparton | 450m | 0:25.44 | 0:25.11 | 0:24.82 | N/A | 7 |
| 5.0L | $12.00 |
| 6/8 | 12/02/2026 | 6 | R/A FIN | $9,060.00 | Sandown | 515m | 0:30.29 | 0:29.58 | 0:29.48 | N/A | 3 |
| 10.2L | $21.00 |
| 4/7 | 06/02/2026 | 14 | RST WIN H | $2,930.00 | Bendigo | 425m | 0:24.11 | 0:23.83 | 0:23.47 | N/A | 3 |
| 4.3L | $4.80 |
| 1/8 | 23/01/2026 | 7 | GR 5 | $2,930.00 | Geelong | 460m | 0:25.99 | 0:25.99 | 0:25.72 | N/A | 3 |
| 0.5L | $5.00 |