Echuca Race 4 - Vale Paul Graydon Trot
JILLIBY TOPGUN (5) had been racing in great heart then kept the ball rolling last start when he finished third over 1690m at Shepparton, beaten 8 metres. Beautifully placed and is sure to play a major role again. JESSICAS STORY (3) is racing well with four top-five finishes in succession, the latest effort a second at Bendigo over 2150m. No excuses from this advantageous draw. Primary contender in a similar race. VAN DOREN (8) is worth another chance after a last-start eighth over 2250m at Boort five weeks ago. PATNWILL (7) is worth plenty of thought off a last-start win by 5 metres at Kilmore over 1690m.

Driver: Neil McCallum
Stats
Comments
Meets Patnwill again; when 30 metres seventh at Kilmore over 1690m in a NR up to 39 race on March 26. Hard to have.
Last Starts 10 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/8 | 26/03/2026 | 10 | NR up to 39 | $4,000.00 | Kilmore | 1690m | W | Neil Mccallum | 2:05.2 | 2 |
| 31.4L | $51.00 |
| 7/7 | 16/03/2026 | 140 | NR up to 44 | $4,000.00 | Maryborough | 2190m | Neutral | Michael Bellman | 2:03.4 | 1 |
| 36.7L | $31.00 |
| 2/3 | 22/02/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Maryborough | 2190m | D K Douglas | 0 |
| 20L | $0.00 | ||
| 5/7 | 19/02/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Shepparton | 2190m | Damian Wilson | 0 |
| 0.2L | $0.00 | ||
| 5/6 | 27/10/2025 | 14 | NR 44 to 59 | $4,500.00 | Globe Derby | 2230m | Neutral | Kevin Weidenbach | 2:05.4 | 3 |
| 55.4L | $26.00 |
| 2/7 | 13/10/2025 | 5 | NR up to 52 | $4,500.00 | Globe Derby | 2230m | Neutral | Kevin Weidenbach | 2:06.2 | 3 |
| 3.2L | $9.50 |
| 4/8 | 08/10/2025 | 3 | 5 LIFETIME WINS | $4,500.00 | Globe Derby | 2230m | Neutral | Kevin Weidenbach | 2:04.1 | 1 |
| 11.6L | $21.00 |
| 6/11 | 05/10/2025 | 4 | NR up to 47 | $4,500.00 | Kapunda | 2200m | Neutral | Kevin Weidenbach | 2:06.5 | 1 |
| 40.9L | $9.00 |

Driver: Ellen Tormey
Stats
Comments
Showed a glimmer of form last start 3rd (Fr3) over 1690m at Kilmore was 5th-6.3 at the bell, beaten 10 m by Patnwill (2:11.40) in NR up to 39 on March 26 at $10. But The run before was well beaten into sixth behind Poppy Popstar at Maryborough over 2190m in a NR up to 44 on March 16 at $12. Not likely to threaten this time.
Last Starts 10 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/8 | 26/03/2026 | 10 | NR up to 39 | $4,000.00 | Kilmore | 1690m | W | Abby Sanderson | 2:05.2 | 3 |
| 10.0L | $10.00 |
| 6/8 | 16/03/2026 | 92 | NR up to 44 | $4,000.00 | Maryborough | 2190m | Neutral | Ellen Tormey | 1:59.8 | 1 |
| 67.3L | $12.00 |
| 1/7 | 19/02/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Shepparton | 2190m | Abby Sanderson | 0 |
| 0.2L | $0.00 | ||
| 7/8 | 14/12/2025 | 5 | NR up to 49 | $4,000.00 | Gunbower | 2030m | Neutral | Abby Sanderson | 2:01.8 | 1 |
| 46.5L | $31.00 |
| 1/6 | 09/12/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Shepparton | 2190m | Kylie Sugars | 0 |
| 8L | $0.00 | ||
| 7/12 | 09/12/2025 | 14 | NR up to 49 | $4,000.00 | Shepparton | 2190m | Neutral | Kylie Sugars | 2:02.3 | 2 |
| 19.4L | $126.00 |
| 8/12 | 25/11/2025 | 7 | NR up to 49 | $4,000.00 | Shepparton | 1690m | Neutral | Kylie Sugars | 2:00.6 | 3 |
| 23.2L | $126.00 |
| 6/8 | 18/11/2025 | 14 | NR up to 49 | $4,000.00 | Shepparton | 2190m | Neutral | Kylie Sugars | 2:02.3 | 2 |
| 72.5L | $34.00 |

Driver: Abby Sanderson
Stats
Comments
Not far away at the last couple starts; Finished 3 m second behind Jackies Gift at Bendigo over 2150m NR up to 49 last start. Before that was beaten 1.75 metres second at Melton over 1720m in NR up to 42 on March 20. Sure to go well again.
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 | 25/03/2026 | 5 | NR up to 49 | $4,000.00 | Bendigo | 2150m | Neutral | Abby Sanderson | 2:01.3 | 2 |
| 2.9L | $7.50 |
| 2/7 | 20/03/2026 | 44 | NR up to 42 | $4,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Abby Sanderson | 2:00.3 | 2 |
| 1.8L | $7.50 |
| 4/11 | 04/02/2026 | 7 | NR 40 to 45 | $4,000.00 | Maryborough | 2190m | Neutral | George Chamouras | 2:01.1 | 1 |
| 19.7L | $51.00 |
| 3/7 | 28/01/2026 | 9 | NR up to 44 | $4,000.00 | Maryborough | 1690m | Neutral | Ryan Backhouse | 1:59.4 | 2 |
| 8.7L | $23.00 |
| 7/8 | 19/01/2026 | 7 | NR up to 49 | $4,000.00 | Charlton | 2100m | Neutral | Neil Mccallum | 2:00.2 | 2 |
| 81.1L | $81.00 |
| 6/8 | 12/01/2026 | 8 | NR up to 45 | $4,000.00 | Maryborough | 1690m | Neutral | Neil Mccallum | 1:59.1 | 2 |
| 14.3L | $11.00 |
| 1/4 | 07/10/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bendigo | 2150m | Luke Dunne | 0 |
| 10L | $0.00 | ||
| 1/6 | 26/05/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Maryborough | 2190m | C Ronan | 0 |
| 2L | $0.00 |

Driver: Gary Pekin
Stats
Comments
Last start 6th (Fr3) over 1690m after showing early speed at Shepparton, beaten 40 m by Aldebaran Marcus (2:06.00) in NR up to 50 on March 24 at $18. Two runs back 10th (Fr1) over 1690m at Maryborough, beaten 40 m by Beautiful Sunrise (2:07.70) in NR up to 50 M on February 25 at $81. Hard to have on those efforts.
Last Starts 12 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/7 | 24/03/2026 | 27 | NR up to 50 | $8,000.00 | Shepparton | 1690m | Neutral | Nick Beale | 2:00.0 | 3 |
| 38.6L | $18.00 |
| 10/10 | 25/02/2026 | 8 | NR up to 50 | $6,000.00 | Maryborough | 1690m | Neutral | Gary Pekin | 2:01.6 | 1 |
| 41.0L | $81.00 |
| 1/9 | 17/02/2026 | 7 | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Shepparton | 2190m | Neutral | Gary Pekin | 2:05.5 | 2 |
| 4.2L | $3.80 |
| 3/9 | 10/02/2026 | 16 | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Shepparton | 1690m | Neutral | Gary Pekin | 2:02.6 | 5 |
| 17.5L | $13.00 |
| 2/6 | 25/01/2026 | 13 | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Wedderburn | 2150m | Neutral | Gary Pekin | 2:06.1 | 1 |
| 4.2L | $13.00 |
| 3/8 | 12/01/2026 | 6 | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Maryborough | 1690m | Neutral | Gary Pekin | 2:02.3 | 3 |
| 14.5L | $26.00 |
| 1/4 | 18/02/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Echuca | 2130m | G C Pekin | 0 |
| 15L | $0.00 | ||
| 3/4 | 04/02/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Echuca | 0m | G C Pekin | 0 |
| 2.2L | $0.00 |

Driver: Mark Pitt
Stats
Comments
Fair run when beaten by 3.5 m finishing third behind I Am Harro at Shepparton over 2190m in a 0-1 WIN on March 17 at $3.60. Then a handy effort when beaten by 8 m finishing third behind Aldebaran Marcus at Shepparton over 1690m in a NR up to 50 on March 24 at $2.90. Hard to beat.
Last Starts 12 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/7 | 24/03/2026 | 7 | NR up to 50 | $8,000.00 | Shepparton | 1690m | Neutral | Grace Bilney | 2:00.0 | 2 |
| 8.1L | $2.90 |
| 3/12 | 17/03/2026 | 6 | 0-1 WIN | $6,000.00 | Shepparton | 2190m | Neutral | Mark Pitt | 2:00.9 | 3 |
| 3.6L | $3.60 |
| 7/12 | 11/03/2026 | 8 | NR up to 39 | $4,000.00 | Bendigo | 1650m | Neutral | Abby Sanderson | 2:02.0 | 3 |
| 11.7L | $9.50 |
| 3/10 | 03/03/2026 | 154 | NR up to 50 | $6,000.00 | Shepparton | 2190m | Neutral | Mark Pitt | 2:02.0 | 1 |
| 13.4L | $34.00 |
| 2/8 | 05/02/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Shepparton | 2190m | Addie Duryea | 0 |
| 25L | $0.00 | ||
| 8/11 | 30/09/2025 | 7 | NR up to 45 | $4,000.00 | Shepparton | 2190m | Neutral | Mark Pitt | 2:03.1 | 4 |
| 14.8L | $8.50 |
| 8/8 | 23/09/2025 | 7 | NR up to 47 | $4,000.00 | Shepparton | 1690m | Neutral | Lisa Pitt | 2:01.3 | 1 |
| 179.7L | $13.00 |
| 4/5 | 05/06/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Shepparton | 2190m | Lisa Pitt | 0 |
| 0.3L | $0.00 |

Driver: Nigel Milne
Stats
Comments
Last start was driven from back in the field when 5th (Fr7) over 1690m at Kilmore, at the bell was 8th-15.3 beaten 15 m by Patnwill (2:11.40) in NR up to 39 on March 26 at $4.20. At the start before game effort when 3rd (Fr3) over 1720m at Melton was 6th-13.51 at the bell, beaten 5 m by Whats The Tea (2:08.60) in NR up to 42 on March 20 at $11. Will make his presence felt.
Last Starts 10 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/8 | 26/03/2026 | 6 | NR up to 39 | $4,000.00 | Kilmore | 1690m | W | Nigel Milne | 2:05.2 | 7 |
| 15.1L | $4.20 |
| 3/7 | 20/03/2026 | 9 | NR up to 42 | $4,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Nigel Milne | 2:00.3 | 3 |
| 5.2L | $11.00 |
| 7/8 | 11/03/2026 | 7 | NR 40 to 45 | $4,000.00 | Bendigo | 2150m | Neutral | Nigel Milne | 2:01.8 | 3 |
| 24.6L | $14.00 |
| 1/7 | 04/03/2026 | 7 | NR up to 36 | $4,000.00 | Bendigo | 2150m | Neutral | Nigel Milne | 2:05.1 | 1 |
| 2.7L | $3.10 |
| 10/10 | 25/02/2026 | 13 | NR up to 39 | $4,000.00 | Maryborough | 1690m | Neutral | Nigel Milne | 2:02.4 | 1 |
| 80.8L | $9.50 |
| 4/10 | 12/02/2026 | 6 | NR 40 to 45 | $4,000.00 | Kilmore | 2180m | Neutral | Nigel Milne | 2:05.0 | 1 |
| 28.1L | $13.00 |
| 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: Ashley Manton
Stats
Comments
Last start a big 5 m win after showing early speed, (Fr5) at Kilmore (2:11.40) beating Mista Walker in NR up to 39 on March 26 at $10 at the bell was leading 1.16. Can overcome the awkward draw to score again.
Last Starts 10 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/8 | 26/03/2026 | 8 | NR up to 39 | $4,000.00 | Kilmore | 1690m | W | Ashley Manton | 2:05.2 | 5 |
| 4.9L | $10.00 |
| 7/9 | 18/03/2026 | 7 | NR up to 37 | $4,000.00 | Bendigo | 2150m | Neutral | Ashley Manton | 2:03.4 | 7 |
| 25.7L | $41.00 |
| 11/12 | 11/03/2026 | 7 | NR up to 39 | $4,000.00 | Bendigo | 1650m | Neutral | Daniel Mannix | 2:02.0 | 7 |
| 30.0L | $101.00 |
| 9/10 | 04/03/2026 | 7 | NR 37 to 41 | $4,000.00 | Bendigo | 1650m | Neutral | Daniel Mannix | 2:00.5 | 3 |
| 36.7L | $101.00 |
| 9/10 | 25/02/2026 | 6 | NR up to 39 | $4,000.00 | Maryborough | 1690m | Neutral | Daniel Mannix | 2:02.4 | 2 |
| 21.0L | $101.00 |
| 7/9 | 19/02/2026 | 7 | NR 40 to 45 | $4,000.00 | Ballarat | 1710m | Neutral | Ashley Manton | 1:57.7 | 1 |
| 51.0L | $34.00 |
| 5/6 | 10/11/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bendigo | 2150m | Daniel Mannix | 0 |
| 8L | $0.00 | ||
| 6/6 | 03/11/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bendigo | 2150m | S J Rains | 0 |
| 3L | $0.00 |

Driver: Donna Castles
Stats
Comments
Recent form below what he is capable of. Last start 8th (10m Fr1) over 2250m at Boort beaten 65 m by Tension Seeker (2:58.20) in No NR on March 1 at $5.50. The run prior 5th (Sr1) over 2190m at Maryborough beaten 30 m by Allwatfunjingles (2:47.80) in NR 40 to 45 on February 25 at $6.50. Deserves another chance.
Last Starts 35 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/11 | 01/03/2026 | 4 | No NR | $10,000.00 | Boort | 2250m | W | Donna Castles | 2:07.4 | 0 |
| 65.5L | $5.50 |
| 5/10 | 25/02/2026 | 15 | NR 40 to 45 | $4,000.00 | Maryborough | 2190m | Neutral | Donna Castles | 2:03.3 | 1 |
| 31.4L | $6.50 |
| 6/10 | 10/02/2026 | 20 | NR up to 49 | $4,000.00 | Shepparton | 1690m | Neutral | Donna Castles | 2:00.2 | 1 |
| 7.7L | $11.00 |
| 4/8 | 21/01/2026 | 9 | NR up to 45 | $4,000.00 | Bendigo | 1650m | Neutral | Donna Castles | 1:58.6 | 3 |
| 9.4L | $5.00 |
| 1/8 | 12/01/2026 | 6 | NR up to 45 | $4,000.00 | Maryborough | 1690m | Neutral | Donna Castles | 1:59.1 | 6 |
| 1.7L | $3.20 |
| 3/10 | 06/01/2026 | 23 | NR up to 44 | $4,000.00 | Shepparton | 1690m | Neutral | Donna Castles | 2:04.4 | 6 |
| 3.9L | $5.50 |
| 2/7 | 29/02/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Shepparton | 2190m | L Pitt | 0 |
| 6L | $0.00 | ||
| 1/7 | 25/05/2023 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Shepparton | 2190m | M Pitt | 0 |
| 15L | $0.00 |

Driver: Nathan Jack
Stats
Comments
Didn't do much last time out, 7th (Fr5) over 2150m at Bendigo, beaten 20 m by Jackies Gift (2:42.10) in NR up to 49 on March 25 at $23. Before that 4th (Fr5) over 2150m at Bendigo, at the bell was 5th-7.4 beaten 4.5 m by Poppy Popstar (2:42.70) in NR 40 to 45 on March 11 at $23. Needs to lift.
Last Starts 11 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/10 | 25/03/2026 | 14 | NR up to 49 | $4,000.00 | Bendigo | 2150m | Neutral | Nathan Jack | 2:01.3 | 5 |
| 20.7L | $23.00 |
| 4/8 | 11/03/2026 | 7 | NR 40 to 45 | $4,000.00 | Bendigo | 2150m | Neutral | Nathan Jack | 2:01.8 | 5 |
| 4.3L | $23.00 |
| 5/8 | 04/03/2026 | 20 | NR 42 to 47 | $4,000.00 | Bendigo | 1650m | Neutral | Nathan Jack | 1:59.4 | 7 |
| 10.2L | $61.00 |
| 9/10 | 12/02/2026 | 253 | NR 40 to 45 | $4,000.00 | Kilmore | 2180m | Neutral | Michael Bellman | 2:05.0 | 2 |
| 103.7L | $61.00 |
| 4/8 | 05/02/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Shepparton | 2190m | Nathan Jack | 0 |
| 25L | $0.00 | ||
| 6/6 | 09/12/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Shepparton | 2190m | Leigh Sutton | 0 |
| 8L | $0.00 | ||
| 9/9 | 04/06/2025 | 15 | No NR | $4,000.00 | Maryborough | 2190m | Neutral | Kerryn Manning | 2:04.5 | 0 |
| 106.6L | $12.00 |
| 9/12 | 20/05/2025 | 7 | 0-1 WIN | $6,000.00 | Shepparton | 2190m | Neutral | Ellen Tormey | 2:05.4 | 5 |
| 29.9L | $21.00 |

Driver: Joey Sharp
Stats
Comments
Last start was driven from back in the field when 9th (Fr6) over 2190m after racing wide at Shepparton, beaten 45 m by I Am Harro (2:44.60) in 0-1 WIN on March 17 at $5. At his previous start game effort despite getting well back, when 2nd (Fr5) over 2150m at Bendigo, at the bell was 4th-7.08 beaten a neck by Straight To Thetop (2:43.90) in NR 40 to 45 on March 11 at $4.40. Can feature the finish.
Last Starts 19 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9/12 | 17/03/2026 | 6 | 0-1 WIN | $6,000.00 | Shepparton | 2190m | Neutral | Chris Alford | 2:00.9 | 6 |
| 45.4L | $5.00 |
| 2/8 | 11/03/2026 | 7 | NR 40 to 45 | $4,000.00 | Bendigo | 2150m | Neutral | Chris Alford | 2:02.7 | 5 |
| 0.3L | $4.40 |
| 3/8 | 04/03/2026 | 24 | NR 42 to 47 | $4,000.00 | Bendigo | 1650m | Neutral | Chris Alford | 1:59.4 | 5 |
| 4.1L | $5.00 |
| 6/8 | 08/02/2026 | 11 | NR up to 49 | $4,000.00 | Cranbourne | 1609m | Neutral | Chris Alford | 2:00.5 | 6 |
| 20.0L | $9.50 |
| 8/10 | 28/01/2026 | 13 | NR up to 49 | $4,000.00 | Maryborough | 2190m | Neutral | Chris Alford | 2:02.7 | 2 |
| 16.1L | $14.00 |
| 3/9 | 15/01/2026 | 112 | NR up to 49 | $4,000.00 | Kilmore | 2180m | Neutral | Chris Alford | 2:09.4 | 6 |
| 3.1L | $6.00 |
| 1/4 | 06/01/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Melton | 2240m | Good | Chris Alford | 0 |
| 0.1L | $0.00 | |
| 3/5 | 05/06/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Kilmore | 2180m | Chris Alford | 0 |
| 8L | $0.00 |