Echuca Race 2 - Vhrc / Mark Gurry & Associates Trot
JILLIBY TOPGUN (4) settled in front and kept going to record an emphatic 6 metre win last start over 2190m at Shepparton, following on from his success the run prior there. Facing a tougher assignment but he is capable of running another big race. WATCH AND ACT (8) is in good form with top-five finishes at his last seven starts, most recently recording a second over 2190m at Maryborough. Ideally placed and is sure to prove tough to beat again. JACKIES GIFT (2) ended last prep with a ninth at Bendigo over 1650m three months ago. Can open this campaign with a much more positive effort from the low draw. POPPY POPSTAR (3) is the best of the rest after finishing sixth over 2150m at Bendigo last time out. One for the exotics players.

Driver: Sean O'Sullivan
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Comes here second-up after four weeks. Lacklustre first-up performance when was well beaten after breaking at Menangle on June 9. Not enthused.
Last Starts 7 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/5 | 29/06/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bendigo | 2150m | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 | |||
| 13/13 | 09/06/2026 | 294 | No NR | $9,800.00 | Menangle | 2300m | Fast | Jye Coney | 1:59.8 | 0 |
| 337.3L | $18.00 |
| 6/6 | 03/06/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Good | Cameron Hart | 0 |
| 64.2L | $0.00 | |
| 1/2 | 27/05/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Good | Jye Coney | 0 |
| 156.2L | $0.00 | |
| 9/10 | 19/08/2025 | 7 | NR up to 55 | $9,120.00 | Albion Park | 2138m | Neutral | Matt Crone | 2:00.3 | 0 |
| 38.3L | $61.00 |
| 6/10 | 12/08/2025 | 7 | NR up to 55 | $9,120.00 | Albion Park | 2138m | Neutral | Angus Garrard | 2:02.6 | 0 |
| 12.0L | $19.00 |
| 8/11 | 05/08/2025 | 14 | NR up to 55 | $9,120.00 | Albion Park | 2138m | Neutral | G J Crone | 2:01.3 | 0 |
| 61.0L | $126.00 |
| 7/10 | 22/07/2025 | 49 | NR up to 55 | $9,120.00 | Albion Park | 2138m | Neutral | Angus Garrard | 2:00.6 | 0 |
| 49.4L | $19.00 |
| 9/11 | 03/06/2025 | 7 | NR up to 55 | $9,120.00 | Albion Park | 2138m | Neutral | Angus Garrard | 2:02.6 | 0 |
| 64.2L | $6.50 |

Driver: John Newberry
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Returns after three months in the paddock. Finished off last preparation when ninth after a quick start, behind Kyvalley Jagger at Bendigo over 1650m on April 8 at $4.60. Previous preparation first-up won by 3 m after showing early speed, (Fr7) at Bendigo (2:42.10) beating Jessicas Story in on March 25 at $5. Very hard to beat.
Last Starts 89 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9/9 | 08/04/2026 | 14 | 0-3 WINs | $6,000.00 | Bendigo | 1650m | Neutral | Matthew Newberry | 1:57.1 | 3 |
| 150.3L | $4.60 |
| 1/10 | 25/03/2026 | 114 | NR up to 49 | $4,000.00 | Bendigo | 2150m | Neutral | Matthew Newberry | 2:01.3 | 7 |
| 2.9L | $5.00 |
| 1/2 | 04/02/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Canberra | 1770m | Good | Grant Forrest | 0 |
| 172L | $0.00 | |
| 9/10 | 01/12/2025 | 9 | NR up to 54 | $10,000.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | Will Rixon | 1:56.4 | 3 |
| 73.5L | $8.00 |
| 2/2 | 25/11/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Goulburn | 1710m | Good | Will Rixon | 0 |
| 19.7L | $0.00 | |
| 9/9 | 22/11/2025 | 19 | NR up to 85 | $20,400.00 | Menangle | 2300m | Neutral | Grant Forrest | 1:57.0 | 1 |
| 129.2L | $61.00 |
| 3/10 | 03/11/2025 | 13 | NR up to 54 | $10,000.00 | Penrith | 1720m | Neutral | Will Rixon | 1:59.2 | 3 |
| 6.0L | $2.60 |
| 1/10 | 21/10/2025 | 8 | NR up to 50 | $6,940.00 | Goulburn | 1710m | Neutral | Will Rixon | 1:57.9 | 4 |
| 1.9L | $2.30 |

Driver: James Herbertson
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Last start was driven from back in the field when 6th (Fr7) over 2150m at Bendigo was 7th-11.07 at the bell, beaten 11 m by Little Miss Morgan (2:45.10) on July 1 at $14. Before that, a game effort when 3rd (Fr2) over 1710m at Ballarat was 2nd-2.81 at the bell, beaten 11 m by No Telling Heather (2:07.90) on June 25 at $1.70. Better than the last run and is a leading chance.
Last Starts 5 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/10 | 01/07/2026 | 6 | NR 50 to 55 | $6,000.00 | Bendigo | 2150m | R | James Herbertson | 2:03.6 | 7 |
| 11.2L | $14.00 |
| 3/10 | 25/06/2026 | 8 | NR up to 55 | $6,000.00 | Ballarat | 1710m | Neutral | James Herbertson | 2:00.3 | 2 |
| 11.3L | $1.70 |
| 2/6 | 17/06/2026 | 17 | NR 47 to 51 | $6,000.00 | Maryborough | 2190m | Neutral | James Herbertson | 2:01.4 | 3 |
| 0.2L | $2.40 |
| 2/9 | 31/05/2026 | 6 | NR 46 to 51 | $6,000.00 | Maryborough | 1690m | Neutral | James Herbertson | 1:57.6 | 2 |
| 8.0L | $6.50 |
| 1/7 | 25/05/2026 | 12 | NR up to 45 | $4,000.00 | Horsham | 2200m | Neutral | James Herbertson | 2:03.5 | 5 |
| 26.5L | $1.25 |
| 1/6 | 13/05/2026 | 7 | NR 43 to 47 | $4,000.00 | Bendigo | 1650m | Neutral | James Herbertson | 1:58.4 | 4 |
| 14.0L | $1.25 |
| 4/6 | 03/11/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bendigo | 2150m | Nick Youngson | 0 |
| 3L | $0.00 | ||
| 1/4 | 03/11/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Maryborough | 2190m | N Youngson | 0 |
| 15L | $0.00 |

Driver: Mark Pitt
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Six-year-old entire is racing in fine form. Won his last two outings at Shepparton both over 2190m. Last start won by 6 m after showing early speed, (Fr6) at Shepparton (2:47.60) beating Van Doren in on June 23 at $3.80 at the bell was leading 3.92. Expected to be in the finish again.
Last Starts 13 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/8 | 23/06/2026 | 21 | NR up to 45 | $4,000.00 | Shepparton | 2190m | Neutral | Tasmyn Potter | 2:03.2 | 6 |
| 6.6L | $3.80 |
| 1/6 | 02/06/2026 | 7 | NR up to 45 | $4,000.00 | Shepparton | 2190m | W | Mark Pitt | 2:03.5 | 5 |
| 1.9L | $1.70 |
| 6/8 | 26/05/2026 | 14 | NR up to 45 | $4,000.00 | Shepparton | 1690m | Neutral | Liam Older | 2:02.6 | 1 |
| 6.9L | $3.20 |
| 4/8 | 12/05/2026 | 20 | NR up to 49 | $4,000.00 | Shepparton | 2190m | Neutral | Mark Pitt | 2:01.6 | 6 |
| 14.7L | $2.70 |
| 4/8 | 22/04/2026 | 8 | NR up to 50 | $6,000.00 | Bendigo | 2150m | Neutral | Mark Pitt | 2:01.6 | 3 |
| 10.7L | $3.30 |
| 1/8 | 14/04/2026 | 9 | NR up to 50 | $6,000.00 | Shepparton | 2190m | Neutral | Mark Pitt | 2:04.6 | 4 |
| 1.3L | $1.75 |
| 2/8 | 05/02/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Shepparton | 2190m | Addie Duryea | 0 |
| 25L | $0.00 | ||
| 4/5 | 05/06/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Shepparton | 2190m | Lisa Pitt | 0 |
| 0.3L | $0.00 |

Driver: Neville Pangrazio
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Fair run when beaten by 3 m finishing third after a quick start, behind Brother Mountain at Melton over 2240m in a 3yo on June 12 at $3.90. Then a handy effort when beaten by 7 m finishing second after a quick start, behind Sebastians Waiting at Bendigo over 2150m on June 24 at $11. Must be included.
Last Starts 12 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/9 | 24/06/2026 | 12 | 1-3 WINs | $6,000.00 | Bendigo | 2150m | Neutral | Neville Pangrazio | 2:01.1 | 3 |
| 7.9L | $11.00 |
| 3/9 | 12/06/2026 | 12 | No NR | $6,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Neville Pangrazio | 2:02.6 | 4 |
| 3.1L | $3.90 |
| 3/7 | 31/05/2026 | 11 | No NR | $14,000.00 | Maryborough | 1690m | Neutral | Neville Pangrazio | 1:59.7 | 4 |
| 6.7L | $8.50 |
| 5/9 | 20/05/2026 | 30 | 10 0K | $8,000.00 | Bendigo | 1650m | Neutral | Neville Pangrazio | 1:59.4 | 6 |
| 24.7L | $9.50 |
| 2/6 | 11/05/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bendigo | 2150m | Neville Pangrazio | 0 |
| 3L | $0.00 | ||
| 2/5 | 04/05/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bendigo | 2150m | Neville Pangrazio | 0 |
| 1L | $0.00 | ||
| 9/10 | 20/04/2026 | 106 | , 100K | $8,000.00 | Maryborough | 2190m | Neutral | Neville Pangrazio | 2:02.1 | 4 |
| 25.7L | $8.00 |
| 1/8 | 04/01/2026 | 8 | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Maryborough | 1690m | Neutral | Neville Pangrazio | 2:00.8 | 5 |
| 7.2L | $1.75 |

Driver: Nathan Jack
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First up. At the last run he was driven from back in the field when 6th (Fr6) over 1690m at Maryborough was 5th-8.8 at the bell, beaten 12 m by Adelaide Red (2:07.80) on April 20 at $21. Solid top-three prospects while fresh.
Last Starts 77 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/8 | 20/04/2026 | 4 | NR 55 to 59 | $6,000.00 | Maryborough | 1690m | Neutral | Nathan Jack | 2:01.7 | 6 |
| 12.3L | $21.00 |
| 7/10 | 16/04/2026 | 14 | NR 50 to 55 | $6,000.00 | Kilmore | 2180m | Neutral | Nathan Jack | 2:01.9 | 2 |
| 9.0L | $13.00 |
| 9/11 | 02/04/2026 | 798 | NR 56 to 64 | $7,000.00 | Kilmore | 2180m | Neutral | Jack Laugher | 2:00.6 | 5 |
| 33.9L | $61.00 |
| 2/6 | 16/03/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bendigo | 2150m | Ellen Tormey | 0 |
| 5L | $0.00 | ||
| 4/6 | 05/03/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Shepparton | 2190m | Stephen Boyington | 0 |
| 2L | $0.00 | ||
| 3/6 | 25/01/2024 | 13 | NR up to 59 | $8,000.00 | Shepparton | 1690m | Neutral | N R Jack | 2:00.7 | 4 |
| 8.0L | $4.20 |
| 1/9 | 12/01/2024 | 13 | NR up to 55 | $10,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | N R Jack | 2:01.4 | 5 |
| 3.5L | $17.00 |
| 5/12 | 30/12/2023 | 15 | NR up to 55 | $7,000.00 | Bendigo | 2150m | Neutral | C D Svanosio | 2:01.2 | 3 |
| 4.4L | $6.00 |

Driver: Nick Youngson
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Didn't do much last start, was well beaten after breaking at Maryborough on June 29. Before that surrendered the lead and finished 7th (Fr3) over 2230m after showing early pace at Globe Derby Park beaten 55 m by The Vicars Girl (2:47.30) on May 16 at $6. Not going well enough.
Last Starts 7 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12/12 | 29/06/2026 | 44 | No NR | $8,000.00 | Maryborough | 2190m | Neutral | Nick Youngson | 2:04.1 | 2 |
| 236.5L | $61.00 |
| 7/7 | 16/05/2026 | 7 | NR 54 to 69 | $8,000.00 | Globe Derby | 2230m | Neutral | Ryan Hryhorec | 2:00.8 | 3 |
| 56.4L | $6.00 |
| 7/8 | 09/05/2026 | 7 | NR up to 59 | $5,000.00 | Globe Derby | 2230m | Neutral | Danielle Hill | 2:01.2 | 6 |
| 29.8L | $3.60 |
| 5/11 | 02/05/2026 | 7 | NR up to 63 | $8,000.00 | Globe Derby | 2230m | Neutral | Danielle Hill | 2:04.8 | 0 |
| 24.6L | $5.50 |
| 4/11 | 25/04/2026 | 14 | NR 55 or better | $11,000.00 | Globe Derby | 2230m | Neutral | Danielle Hill | 2:02.6 | 6 |
| 12.5L | $13.00 |
| 1/8 | 11/04/2026 | 12 | NR 52 to 69 | $8,000.00 | Globe Derby | 2230m | Neutral | Danielle Hill | 2:05.1 | 4 |
| 7.6L | $5.00 |
| 5/5 | 15/12/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Horsham | 2200m | 0 |
| 4L | $0.00 | |||
| 2/4 | 01/12/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Stawell | 2180m | Ava Massa | 0 |
| 43.5L | $0.00 |

Driver: Taylor Youl
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Two back was beaten by 8 m finishing third after showing early speed, behind Rocky Valley at Bendigo over 2150m on June 24 at $15. Then a handy effort when a close second behind Fremarks Peggy at Maryborough over 2190m on June 29 at $4.80. Going well and must be included.
Last Starts 7 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/12 | 29/06/2026 | 5 | No NR | $8,000.00 | Maryborough | 2190m | Neutral | Jackie Barker | 2:04.1 | 0 |
| 0.1L | $4.80 |
| 3/12 | 24/06/2026 | 24 | NR 55 to 64 | $7,000.00 | Bendigo | 2150m | Neutral | Michael Bellman | 1:57.5 | 3 |
| 8.9L | $15.00 |
| 2/8 | 31/05/2026 | 11 | NR 52 to 56 | $6,000.00 | Maryborough | 1690m | Neutral | Michael Bellman | 1:59.5 | 5 |
| 6.4L | $4.80 |
| 3/12 | 20/05/2026 | 7 | NR 56 to 64 | $7,000.00 | Bendigo | 2150m | Neutral | Chris Alford | 2:02.0 | 3 |
| 4.1L | $4.80 |
| 2/10 | 13/05/2026 | 2 | NR up to 59 | $6,000.00 | Bendigo | 1650m | Neutral | Michael Bellman | 1:58.3 | 2 |
| 0.1L | $4.00 |
| 3/9 | 11/05/2026 | 19 | NR 55 or better | $8,000.00 | Maryborough | 2690m | Neutral | Michael Bellman | 2:01.7 | 1 |
| 15.9L | $5.50 |
| 2/3 | 15/01/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bendigo | 2150m | J L Duggan | 0 |
| 3L | $0.00 | ||
| 2/2 | 08/05/2023 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bendigo | 2150m | J L Duggan | 0 |
| 12L | $0.00 |

Driver: Matthew Gath
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Comments
Backs up three days after she didn't show much 9th (Fr2) over 1720m at Melton beaten 40 m by Ijustcalledtosay (2:04.30) on July 4 at $151. Before that 6th (Sr1) over 1720m at Melton, at the bell was 7th-15.21 beaten 17 m by Hillwinsome (2:07.80) on June 26 at $41. Looking to others in this contest.
Last Starts 2 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9/10 | 04/07/2026 | 8 | 0W/15.0K stake | $15,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Matthew Gath | 1:56.3 | 2 |
| 38.0L | $151.00 |
| 6/10 | 26/06/2026 | 13 | NR up to 59 | $6,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Matthew Gath | 1:59.6 | 1 |
| 17.0L | $41.00 |
| 10/12 | 13/06/2026 | 3 | 0W/15 0K stake | $15,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Matthew Gath | 1:59.3 | 6 |
| 35.3L | $151.00 |
| 8/8 | 10/06/2026 | 7 | NR 55 to 64 | $7,000.00 | Bendigo | 1650m | Neutral | Matthew Gath | 1:57.0 | 4 |
| 59.2L | $11.00 |
| 6/12 | 03/06/2026 | 7 | 0W/15 0K stake | $7,000.00 | Bendigo | 2150m | Neutral | Matthew Gath | 1:58.8 | 5 |
| 16.3L | $61.00 |
| 8/11 | 27/05/2026 | 7 | NR 56 to 64 | $7,000.00 | Bendigo | 2150m | W | Matthew Gath | 2:00.5 | 7 |
| 17.0L | $51.00 |
| 5/12 | 20/05/2026 | 11 | NR 56 to 64 | $7,000.00 | Bendigo | 2150m | Neutral | Matthew Gath | 2:02.0 | 6 |
| 11.5L | $21.00 |
| 5/5 | 23/03/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bendigo | 2150m | Matthew Gath | 0 |
| 1L | $0.00 | ||
| 3/3 | 16/10/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Shepparton | 2190m | J P Egan | 0 |
| 12L | $0.00 |