Shepparton Race 8 - Grv Distance Racing
BOLD ASSAIL (6) was prominent throughout when winning two back but could manage only midfield last time when 5th and beaten 13 lengths at Sandown (34.88). Comes through a solid form race last start. Ready to return to form. EMERALD DOWNS (1) missed the frame last time out when eighth at Sandown from Box four (42.61) but draws same box here as latest win. Form from her last run is proving strong. One of the better hopes. WHITE SHIRAZ (2) was responsible for a modest effort most recently when seventh at Bendigo over 500m behind Serrated Edge (29.15) in a Grade 5. One of the main contenders. HAVOC TWO (8) scored last time and can measure up again.
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Placed only run here over this trip. Latest effort finished last over 715m at Sandown beaten 7 lengths (42.61) behind Hurricane in a Grade 4/5 on August 20. Coming out of a very strong form race. Expected to go well.
Last Starts 18 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/8 | 20/08/2026 | 8 | GR 4/5 | $10,380.00 | Sandown | 715m | 0:42.61 | 0:42.11 | 0:42.11 | N/A | 4 |
| 7.2L | $61.00 |
| 7/7 | 12/08/2026 | 7 | R/A FIN | $14,730.00 | Ballarat | 660m | 0:39.46 | 0:38.79 | 0:38.79 | N/A | 3 |
| 9.5L | $3.50 |
| 1/7 | 05/08/2026 | 33 | RST WIN H | $3,940.00 | Ballarat | 660m | 0:38.53 | 0:38.53 | 0:38.30 | N/A | 1 |
| 1.3L | $1.70 |
| 8/8 | 03/07/2026 | 7 | MX 4/5 FIN | $14,580.00 | Bendigo | 660m | 0:38.57 | 0:37.90 | 0:37.90 | N/A | 8 |
| 9.6L | $13.00 |
| 3/7 | 26/06/2026 | 14 | MX 4/5 H | $4,450.00 | Bendigo | 660m | 0:38.30 | 0:38.18 | 0:37.79 | N/A | 3 |
| 2.0L | $5.50 |
| 0/8 | 12/06/2026 | 7 | Group Listed | $30,500.00 | Bendigo | 660m | 0:45.21 | 0:38.28 | 0:37.49 | N/A | 3 |
| 99.0L | $3.70 |
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Last start finished 7th in a Grade 5 on August 28 over 500m at Bendigo behind Serrated Edge beaten 10 lengths (29.15). Below best last time but looks well placed here. Deserves another chance.
Last Starts 10 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/8 | 28/08/2026 | 2 | GR 5 | $3,340.00 | Bendigo | 500m | 0:29.15 | 0:28.42 | 0:27.93 | N/A | 7 |
| 10.5L | $67.00 |
| 7/8 | 26/08/2026 | 9 | Bottom Up - Grade 5 | $1,530.00 | Healesville | 350m | 0:20.47 | 0:19.77 | 0:19.55 | N/A | 7 |
| 10.0L | $41.00 |
| 4/6 | 17/08/2026 | 5 | GR 5 | $3,940.00 | Shepparton | 650m | 0:37.73 | 0:36.92 | 0:36.92 | N/A | 1 |
| 11.6L | $71.00 |
| 3/8 | 12/08/2026 | 4 | GR 5 | $1,740.00 | Bendigo | 500m | 0:28.53 | 0:28.49 | 0:28.30 | N/A | 2 |
| 0.5L | $34.00 |
| 6/8 | 08/08/2026 | 3 | GR 5 | $1,740.00 | Ballarat | 545m | 0:32.06 | 0:31.67 | 0:31.02 | N/A | 3 |
| 5.6L | $12.00 |
| 3/8 | 05/08/2026 | 9 | Rank Limit - Grade 5 | $1,740.00 | Bendigo | 500m | 0:28.96 | 0:28.52 | 0:28.17 | N/A | 2 |
| 6.3L | $14.00 |
| 99/1 | 28/05/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bendigo | 425m | N/A | - | N/A | N/A | 8 |
| 99L | $0.00 |
| 99/1 | 14/12/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bendigo | 425m | N/A | - | N/A | N/A | 7 |
| 99L | $0.00 |
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Has finished fourth at her last couple of starts, most recently at The Meadows over 600m. Others hold stronger claims.
Last Starts 5 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/8 | 02/09/2026 | 4 | GR 5 NP | $3,940.00 | The Meadows | 600m | 0:35.42 | 0:35.20 | 0:34.35 | N/A | 4 |
| 3.3L | $4.60 |
| 4/8 | 29/08/2026 | 7 | GR 5 | $1,740.00 | Ballarat | 545m | 0:31.50 | 0:31.32 | 0:31.32 | N/A | 6 |
| 2.5L | $12.00 |
| 6/8 | 22/08/2026 | 5 | GR 5 | $1,740.00 | Ballarat | 545m | 0:31.74 | 0:31.34 | 0:31.34 | N/A | 6 |
| 5.7L | $7.00 |
| 4/8 | 17/08/2026 | 5 | GR 5 | $3,940.00 | Sandown | 595m | 0:34.82 | 0:34.64 | 0:34.64 | N/A | 4 |
| 2.8L | $31.00 |
| 5/6 | 12/08/2026 | 4 | GR 5 | $3,340.00 | The Meadows | 525m | 0:30.82 | 0:30.39 | 0:29.88 | N/A | 4 |
| 6.3L | $5.50 |
| 1/8 | 08/08/2026 | 5 | GR 5 | $1,740.00 | Ballarat | 545m | 0:31.67 | 0:31.67 | 0:31.02 | N/A | 2 |
| 2.8L | $1.50 |
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Backs up after finishing last on September 3 over 595m at Sandown in a Grade 4/5. Not going well enough. Needs to lift.
Last Starts 4 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/8 | 03/09/2026 | 5 | GR 4/5 | $10,380.00 | Sandown | 595m | 0:34.98 | 0:34.03 | 0:34.03 | N/A | 2 |
| 13.8L | $126.00 |
| 6/7 | 29/08/2026 | 3 | GR 4/5 | $10,380.00 | Sandown | 595m | 0:35.09 | 0:34.04 | 0:34.04 | N/A | 6 |
| 14.9L | $101.00 |
| 3/6 | 26/08/2026 | 6 | GR 4/5 | $4,450.00 | The Meadows | 600m | 0:35.25 | 0:34.77 | 0:34.38 | N/A | 6 |
| 6.9L | $35.00 |
| 7/8 | 20/08/2026 | 5 | GR 5 | $10,100.00 | Sandown | 595m | 0:35.50 | 0:34.62 | 0:34.50 | N/A | 1 |
| 12.6L | $61.00 |
| 3/6 | 15/08/2026 | 7 | GR 5 | $8,790.00 | The Meadows | 525m | 0:30.61 | 0:30.12 | 0:29.78 | N/A | 7 |
| 7.3L | $51.00 |
| 3/7 | 08/08/2026 | 7 | GR 5 | $8,790.00 | The Meadows | 525m | 0:30.88 | 0:30.28 | 0:29.93 | N/A | 3 |
| 8.5L | $13.00 |
| 99/1 | 30/06/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Geelong | 400m | N/A | - | N/A | N/A | 5 |
| 99L | $0.00 |
| 99/1 | 18/12/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | The Meadows | 525m | N/A | - | N/A | N/A | 7 |
| 99L | $0.00 |
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Has been out of the money of late. Could only manage fifth last time out over 500m at Bendigo. Not likely to feature on this occasion.
Last Starts 12 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/7 | 26/08/2026 | 4 | GR 5 | $1,740.00 | Bendigo | 500m | 0:28.64 | 0:28.42 | 0:28.42 | N/A | 4 |
| 3.3L | $23.00 |
| 5/8 | 22/08/2026 | 5 | GR 5 | $1,740.00 | Ballarat | 545m | 0:31.70 | 0:31.34 | 0:31.34 | N/A | 2 |
| 5.2L | $41.00 |
| 4/5 | 17/08/2026 | 9 | SPEC | $4,450.00 | Sandown | 715m | 0:42.78 | 0:41.81 | 0:41.81 | N/A | 2 |
| 14.0L | $46.00 |
| 2/8 | 08/08/2026 | 3 | GR 5 | $1,740.00 | Ballarat | 545m | 0:31.86 | 0:31.67 | 0:31.02 | N/A | 6 |
| 2.8L | $34.00 |
| 5/7 | 05/08/2026 | 14 | RST WIN H | $3,940.00 | Ballarat | 660m | 0:38.83 | 0:38.53 | 0:38.30 | N/A | 6 |
| 4.3L | $71.00 |
| 5/8 | 22/07/2026 | 9 | Bottom Up - Grade 5 | $1,740.00 | Bendigo | 500m | 0:29.14 | 0:28.47 | 0:28.39 | N/A | 8 |
| 9.7L | $61.00 |
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Going well prior to missing the frame last start when well-fancied, finishing fifth in 34.88 over 595m at Sandown. Looks hard to beat on best form.
Last Starts 7 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/5 | 31/08/2026 | 14 | GR 4/5 | $4,450.00 | Sandown | 595m | 0:34.88 | 0:33.93 | 0:33.93 | N/A | 2 |
| 13.8L | $1.50 |
| 1/6 | 17/08/2026 | 7 | GR 5 | $3,940.00 | Shepparton | 650m | 0:36.92 | 0:36.92 | 0:36.92 | N/A | 7 |
| 1.0L | $2.60 |
| 2/6 | 10/08/2026 | 9 | GR 4/5 | $4,450.00 | Sandown | 595m | 0:34.11 | 0:33.91 | 0:33.91 | N/A | 6 |
| 3.0L | $3.40 |
| 1/6 | 01/08/2026 | 9 | GR 4/5 | $10,380.00 | The Meadows | 600m | 0:34.45 | 0:34.45 | 0:34.45 | N/A | 1 |
| 0.6L | $2.50 |
| 1/8 | 23/07/2026 | 10 | R/A FIN | $10,380.00 | Sandown | 595m | 0:34.31 | 0:34.31 | 0:34.13 | N/A | 3 |
| 4.3L | $2.90 |
| 1/7 | 13/07/2026 | 10 | RST WIN H | $3,940.00 | Sandown | 595m | 0:34.02 | 0:34.02 | 0:34.02 | N/A | 2 |
| 5.0L | $1.60 |
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Comments
Is back up to 650m which has been an issue in the past. Last appeared when fourth over 450m at this track five days ago. Will be tested in this company.
Last Starts 5 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/8 | 02/09/2026 | 7 | GR 5 | $1,530.00 | Shepparton | 450m | 0:25.97 | 0:25.46 | 0:25.28 | N/A | 3 |
| 7.2L | $15.00 |
| 6/7 | 26/08/2026 | 6 | GR 5 | $1,740.00 | Bendigo | 500m | 0:28.73 | 0:28.42 | 0:28.42 | N/A | 7 |
| 4.8L | $19.00 |
| 6/7 | 20/08/2026 | 3 | GR 5 | $1,530.00 | Shepparton | 450m | 0:26.55 | 0:26.05 | 0:25.55 | N/A | 6 |
| 7.1L | $13.00 |
| 6/6 | 17/08/2026 | 4 | GR 5 | $3,940.00 | Shepparton | 650m | 0:38.43 | 0:36.92 | 0:36.92 | N/A | 4 |
| 21.6L | $61.00 |
| 4/8 | 13/08/2026 | 8 | Bottom Up - Grade 5 | $1,530.00 | Shepparton | 450m | 0:26.12 | 0:25.64 | 0:25.64 | N/A | 5 |
| 7.0L | $14.00 |
| 5/8 | 05/08/2026 | 2 | Rank Limit - Grade 5 | $1,740.00 | Bendigo | 500m | 0:28.77 | 0:28.43 | 0:28.17 | N/A | 1 |
| 4.9L | $15.00 |
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Good effort to win last start by 0.8 lengths over 525m at Wagga in a handy (30.87), beating Kiwi Jay. Racing well and can win again.
Last Starts 16 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/8 | 22/08/2026 | 4 | GR 5 | $3,240.00 | Wagga | 525m | 0:30.87 | 0:30.87 | 0:29.64 | N/A | 6 |
| 0.8L | $4.20 |
| 1/5 | 18/08/2026 | 7 | GR 4/5 | $3,420.00 | Wagga | 525m | 0:30.18 | 0:30.18 | 0:30.18 | N/A | 4 |
| 0.8L | $8.00 |
| 1/7 | 11/08/2026 | 16 | GR 5 | $3,240.00 | Wagga | 525m | 0:30.82 | 0:30.82 | 0:30.40 | N/A | 3 |
| 1.5L | $4.60 |
| 2/3 | 26/07/2026 | 6 | Other | $2,560.00 | Gawler | 643m | 0:37.92 | 0:37.59 | 0:37.59 | N/A | 7 |
| 4.8L | $5.50 |
| 2/7 | 20/07/2026 | 11 | GR 6 | $1,860.00 | Angle Park | 595m | 0:35.60 | 0:35.01 | 0:35.01 | N/A | 3 |
| 8.3L | $3.40 |
| 1/6 | 09/07/2026 | 7 | GR 6/MDN | $4,050.00 | Angle Park | 595m | 0:34.94 | 0:34.94 | 0:34.94 | N/A | 8 |
| 2.5L | $4.20 |