Mount Gambier Race 4 - Graham Shepherd Memorial Pace
GO JACK CROCKER (4) has been hard to fault of late and he made it two in a row when successful at his latest appearance over 2190m at this track, getting home by 4 metres. Good enough to take out a race like this. KEAYANG PAYTON (3) drew wide last start and was easily accounted for, beaten 40 metres into tenth at Terang over 2180m. Beautifully drawn and is sure to prove tough to beat. UBETONRED (5) is in the mix following a fourth at his most recent appearance over 2190m at this track. OCEAN AVENUE (6) is worth some thought based on his third over 2190m at this track two runs ago.

Driver: Brent Howard
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Last start 6th (Fr5) over 1790m after racing wide at Ararat was 8th-16.2 at the bell, beaten 11 m by Wazowski (2:10.30) in NR 45 to 50 on March 23 at $21. Two runs back 2nd (Fr3) over 2190m after showing early speed at this track beaten 4 m by Go Jack Crocker (2:45.10) in 4yo+ NR 46 to 51 on March 14 at $8.50. Preferred in something easier.
Last Starts 14 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/11 | 23/03/2026 | 9 | NR 45 to 50 | $6,000.00 | Ararat | 1790m | Neutral | Lochie Cook | 1:57.2 | 5 |
| 11.3L | $21.00 |
| 2/6 | 14/03/2026 | 15 | NR 46 to 51 | $5,000.00 | Mount Gambier | 2190m | Neutral | Michael Bellman | 2:01.3 | 3 |
| 4.2L | $8.50 |
| 9/11 | 27/02/2026 | 4 | NR up to 50 | $8,000.00 | Ararat | 1790m | Neutral | Lochie Cook | 1:58.7 | 7 |
| 14.8L | $81.00 |
| 2/7 | 23/02/2026 | 10 | NR up to 50 | $6,000.00 | Hamilton | 1660m | Neutral | Michael Bellman | 1:54.5 | 1 |
| 1.1L | $12.00 |
| 5/9 | 13/02/2026 | 10 | NR up to 49 | $4,000.00 | Terang | 1680m | Neutral | Michael Bellman | 1:58.0 | 3 |
| 12.9L | $10.00 |
| 2/8 | 03/02/2026 | 14 | NR 43 to 49 | $5,000.00 | Mount Gambier | 1780m | Neutral | Lochie Cook | 1:57.9 | 4 |
| 6.9L | $21.00 |
| 1/3 | 18/10/2020 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Mount Gambier | 1780m | Kevin Brough | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 | ||
| 1/3 | 28/04/2019 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Hamilton | 2160m | Kevin Brough | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 |

Driver: David Drury
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Didn't do much last time out, 6th (Fr3) over 2080m at Cranbourne, at the bell was 7th-13.4 beaten 10 m by Pistol Pearce (2:33.80) in NR 53 to 58 on March 29 at $41. Before that 6th (Fr4) over 2180m at Kilmore beaten 50 m by Isolation (2:40.80) in NR 52 to 56 on February 26 at $9. Impossible to tip with any confidence.
Last Starts 8 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/8 | 29/03/2026 | 31 | NR 53 to 58 | $7,000.00 | Cranbourne | 2080m | Neutral | Josh Duggan | 1:59.0 | 3 |
| 10.0L | $41.00 |
| 4/6 | 17/03/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Melton | 2240m | Good | Josh Duggan | 0 |
| 22.5L | $0.00 | |
| 6/8 | 26/02/2026 | 10 | NR 52 to 56 | $6,000.00 | Kilmore | 2180m | Neutral | Josh Duggan | 1:58.7 | 4 |
| 47.8L | $9.00 |
| 5/8 | 16/02/2026 | 11 | NR up to 55 | $6,000.00 | Charlton | 2100m | Neutral | Josh Duggan | 1:57.1 | 1 |
| 4.0L | $17.00 |
| 3/10 | 05/02/2026 | 8 | NR 50 to 55 | $6,000.00 | Ballarat | 2200m | Neutral | Josh Duggan | 1:58.1 | 1 |
| 3.2L | $9.00 |
| 2/8 | 28/01/2026 | 8 | NR 50 to 55 | $6,000.00 | Maryborough | 1690m | Neutral | Josh Duggan | 1:54.7 | 2 |
| 1.9L | $10.00 |
| 2/8 | 20/01/2026 | 20 | 5 LIFETIME WINS | $3,500.00 | Mount Gambier | 1780m | Neutral | Lochie Cook | 2:00.9 | 2 |
| 4.1L | $9.50 |
| 1/4 | 29/11/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bacchus Marsh | 1940m | Leilani Justice | 0 |
| 12L | $0.00 |

Driver: Glen Craven
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Last start was driven from back in the field when 10th (Fr6) over 2180m at Terang beaten 40 m by Keayang Renegade (2:37.40) in NR 56 to 64 on March 27 at $81. Before that, 4th (Fr4) over 1790m after showing early speed at Ararat was 8th-10.3 at the bell, beaten 6 m by The Naked Art (2:10.00) in NR 56 to 62 on March 23 at $12. Chief contender.
Last Starts 10 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10/11 | 27/03/2026 | 4 | NR 56 to 64 | $7,000.00 | Terang | 2180m | Neutral | Lochie Cook | 1:56.2 | 6 |
| 41.3L | $81.00 |
| 4/8 | 23/03/2026 | 9 | NR 56 to 62 | $6,000.00 | Ararat | 1790m | Neutral | Lochie Cook | 1:56.9 | 4 |
| 5.8L | $12.00 |
| 4/9 | 14/03/2026 | 8 | NR up to 64 | $18,000.00 | Mount Gambier | 2590m | Neutral | Lochie Cook | 1:59.8 | 2 |
| 20.0L | $2.70 |
| 1/8 | 06/03/2026 | 74 | NR up to 64 | $5,000.00 | Mount Gambier | 2190m | Neutral | Lochie Cook | 2:00.5 | 3 |
| 9.8L | $4.80 |
| 4/6 | 03/03/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Terang | 0m | Lochie Cook | 0 |
| 10L | $0.00 | ||
| 6/7 | 22/12/2025 | 7 | NR up to 55 | $8,000.00 | Terang | 2180m | Neutral | Lochie Cook | 1:58.8 | 6 |
| 17.9L | $14.00 |
| 7/11 | 15/12/2025 | 8 | NR up to 55 | $6,000.00 | Maryborough | 2190m | Neutral | Lochie Cook | 1:57.2 | 2 |
| 23.6L | $10.00 |
| 2/6 | 25/11/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Terang | 2180m | Glen Craven | 0 |
| 3L | $0.00 |

Driver: Hannah Lewis
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Four-year-old gelding is racing in fine form. Won his last two outings at this track both over 2190m. Last start posted a big 4 m win as favourite when driven back in the field, after showing early speed, (Fr2) held up early, at this track (2:45.10) beating She Will Wantano in 4yo+ NR 46 to 51 on March 14 at $1.85. Hard to fault on recent form.
Last Starts 23 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/6 | 14/03/2026 | 8 | NR 46 to 51 | $5,000.00 | Mount Gambier | 2190m | Neutral | Mark Phillips | 2:01.3 | 2 |
| 4.2L | $1.85 |
| 1/6 | 06/03/2026 | 17 | NR up to 44 | $5,000.00 | Mount Gambier | 2190m | Neutral | Mark Phillips | 2:01.4 | 1 |
| 3.7L | $2.25 |
| 1/4 | 01/03/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Mount Gambier | 1780m | Good | S R Fennell | 0 |
| 22L | $0.00 | |
| 2/9 | 17/02/2026 | 14 | NR 40 to 44 GROUP | $5,000.00 | Mount Gambier | 1780m | Neutral | Lochie Cook | 1:58.4 | 2 |
| 0.2L | $12.00 |
| 5/8 | 03/02/2026 | 14 | NR 43 to 49 | $5,000.00 | Mount Gambier | 1780m | Neutral | Mark Phillips | 1:57.9 | 5 |
| 12.0L | $4.60 |
| 1/8 | 20/01/2026 | 9 | 5 LIFETIME WINS | $3,500.00 | Mount Gambier | 1780m | Neutral | Mark Phillips | 2:00.9 | 1 |
| 4.1L | $6.00 |
| 1/8 | 11/01/2026 | 22 | NR 45 to 50 | $6,000.00 | Hamilton | 2160m | Fast | Glen Craven | 1:58.0 | 5 |
| 2.3L | $14.00 |
| 1/4 | 04/01/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Mount Gambier | 1780m | Mark Phillips | 0 |
| 4L | $0.00 |

Driver: Andrew Clarke
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Last start was well back in the run when 4th (Fr5) over 2190m after racing wide at this track beaten 50 m by Go Jack Crocker (2:45.10) in 4yo+ NR 46 to 51 on March 14 at $26. Before that, 8th (Fr1) over 2190m after showing early speed at this track beaten 30 m by Spook Crocker (2:42.00) in 4yo+ NR up to 64 on March 6 at $41. Keep him in mind.
Last Starts 23 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/6 | 14/03/2026 | 8 | NR 46 to 51 | $5,000.00 | Mount Gambier | 2190m | Neutral | Andrew Clarke | 2:01.3 | 5 |
| 49.0L | $26.00 |
| 8/9 | 06/03/2026 | 32 | NR up to 64 | $5,000.00 | Mount Gambier | 2190m | Neutral | Andrew Clarke | 1:59.1 | 1 |
| 29.3L | $41.00 |
| 2/4 | 01/03/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Mount Gambier | 1780m | Good | S R Fennell | 0 |
| 35L | $0.00 | |
| 3/8 | 02/02/2026 | 5 | NR 47 to 54 | $3,500.00 | Globe Derby | 1800m | Neutral | Jason Kittel | 1:58.5 | 1 |
| 6.2L | $3.40 |
| 2/8 | 28/01/2026 | 9 | NR 43 to 48 | $3,500.00 | Globe Derby | 2230m | Neutral | Jason Kittel | 1:58.8 | 5 |
| 1.1L | $2.00 |
| 1/9 | 19/01/2026 | 7 | NR 41 to 46 GROUP | $3,500.00 | Globe Derby | 1800m | Neutral | Jason Kittel | 1:58.8 | 5 |
| 3.1L | $2.90 |
| 5/7 | 12/01/2026 | 7 | NR 52 to 59 | $3,500.00 | Gawler | 1609m | Neutral | Andrew Clarke | 1:55.5 | 1 |
| 11.0L | $34.00 |
| 2/5 | 02/03/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Mount Gambier | 1780m | Andrew Clarke | 0 |
| 0.3L | $0.00 |

Driver: Mark Phillips
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Won three starts back at Ararat over 1790m NR 50 to 55 on February 27. Last time out surrendered the lead and finished 6th (Fr3) over 2590m after showing early speed at this track beaten 23 m by Spook Crocker (3:12.70) in 4yo+ NR up to 64 on March 14 at $21. Keep him in mind.
Last Starts 23 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/9 | 14/03/2026 | 8 | NR up to 64 | $18,000.00 | Mount Gambier | 2590m | Neutral | David Drury | 1:59.8 | 3 |
| 23.5L | $21.00 |
| 3/9 | 06/03/2026 | 7 | NR up to 64 | $5,000.00 | Mount Gambier | 2190m | Neutral | Jackie Barker | 1:59.1 | 2 |
| 14.5L | $3.50 |
| 1/9 | 27/02/2026 | 4 | NR 50 to 55 | $6,000.00 | Ararat | 1790m | Neutral | Luke Dunne | 1:55.4 | 4 |
| 9.7L | $5.00 |
| 3/8 | 23/02/2026 | 20 | NR up to 55 | $6,000.00 | Hamilton | 2160m | Neutral | Jason Lee | 1:58.2 | 3 |
| 0.2L | $6.00 |
| 2/5 | 03/02/2026 | 8 | NR 50 to 59 | $5,000.00 | Mount Gambier | 2190m | Neutral | Mark Phillips | 2:01.0 | 1 |
| 2.8L | $9.00 |
| 3/10 | 26/01/2026 | 6 | NR 50 to 55 | $6,000.00 | Terang | 1680m | Fast | Glen Craven | 1:56.8 | 7 |
| 4.0L | $14.00 |
| 3/3 | 04/01/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Mount Gambier | 2190m | Steven Fennell | 0 |
| 65L | $0.00 | ||
| 1/4 | 10/12/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Mount Gambier | 1780m | Mark Phillips | 0 |
| 12L | $0.00 |