Shepparton Race 4 - Saddleworld Trot
ALDEBARAN BUDDY (6) did not live up to market expectations last time out when fifth, beaten 22 metres, over 2190m at this track. Won't find this any harder and he can bounce back to his best form. VAN DOREN (1) won at Maryborough two runs ago but couldn't repeat the dose at his latest appearance over 1650m at Bendigo, beaten 9 metres. A nice draw on the front line should ensure a cosy run. Not disgraced last time and is good enough to win a race of this calibre. SAMMY HALLER (3) is heading the right way, improving last time out to finish second here over 2190m. Genuine threat from the low draw. RED KERMIT (4) galloped last start and finished a distant last when resuming in a 2190m event at this venue a week ago. Strips fitter now and rates a live chance in a similar assignment.

Driver: Donna Castles
Stats
Comments
Last start 4th (Fr3) over 1650m at Bendigo, at the bell was 6th-10.59 beaten 9 m by Black And Gold (2:01.60) in NR up to 45 on January 21 at $5. Two runs back was well back before the turn; won by 1.75 m when driven back in the field, (Fr6) held up early, at Maryborough (2:05.10) beating Please Layla in NR up to 45 on January 12 at $3.20 at the bell was 7th-16. Very hard to beat.
Last Starts 20 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| 3/8 | 14/12/2025 | 6 | NR up to 49 | $4,000.00 | Gunbower | 2030m | Neutral | Donna Castles | 2:01.8 | 2 |
| 15.6L | $10.00 |
| 8/11 | 08/12/2025 | 7 | NR up to 45 | $4,000.00 | Charlton | 2100m | Neutral | Donna Castles | 2:00.4 | 4 |
| 40.3L | $81.00 |
| 10/12 | 01/12/2025 | 6 | NR up to 42 | $4,000.00 | Maryborough | 1690m | Neutral | Donna Castles | 1:58.3 | 6 |
| 37.4L | $51.00 |
| 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: Taylor Youl
Stats
Comments
Last start 5th (Sr1) over 2240m at Melton, at the bell was 9th-22.87 beaten 13 m by Spirited Lass (2:47.50) in NR up to 50 on January 23 at $11. At the run before 11th (Fr2) over 2200m at Ballarat, well beaten by Aldebaran Susanne (2:46.10) in 4yo+ NR up to 55 on November 27 at $51. Has ability and can do much better.
Last Starts 18 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/11 | 23/01/2026 | 57 | NR up to 50 | $6,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Taylor Youl | 2:00.3 | 1 |
| 13.3L | $11.00 |
| 2/5 | 13/01/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Melton | 2240m | Good | Taylor Youl | 0 |
| 7.7L | $0.00 | |
| 3/7 | 05/01/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bendigo | 2150m | Taylor Youl | 0 |
| 45L | $0.00 | ||
| 11/11 | 27/11/2025 | 8 | NR up to 55 | $6,000.00 | Ballarat | 2200m | Neutral | Taylor Youl | 2:01.5 | 2 |
| 98.2L | $51.00 |
| 7/10 | 19/11/2025 | 293 | 0-3 WINS | $6,000.00 | Bendigo | 1650m | Neutral | Taylor Youl | 1:58.7 | 3 |
| 43.0L | $5.50 |
| 10/10 | 30/01/2025 | 13 | 0-1 WIN | $6,000.00 | Kilmore | 1690m | Neutral | Taylor Youl | 2:00.9 | 5 |
| 154.8L | $4.60 |
| 3/10 | 17/01/2025 | 30 | 0-1 WIN | $6,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Taylor Youl | 2:00.6 | 2 |
| 3.7L | $14.00 |
| 12/12 | 18/12/2024 | 83 | 0-1 WIN | $6,000.00 | Charlton | 2100m | Neutral | Taylor Youl | 2:02.8 | 2 |
| 140.8L | $8.50 |

Driver: Laura Wilson
Stats
Comments
Improved last start with a game effort despite getting well back, when 2nd (Fr6) over 2190m at this track, at the bell was 5th-8.81 beaten 18 m by Sky Lindy (2:46.60) in NR up to 49 on February 3 at $19. Right in this contest.
Last Starts 7 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/8 | 03/02/2026 | 11 | NR up to 49 | $4,000.00 | Shepparton | 2190m | Neutral | Laura Wilson | 2:02.4 | 6 |
| 18.9L | $19.00 |
| 8/11 | 23/01/2026 | 17 | NR up to 50 | $6,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Laura Wilson | 2:00.3 | 2 |
| 40.0L | $16.00 |
| 1/7 | 06/01/2026 | 9 | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Shepparton | 1690m | Neutral | Laura Wilson | 2:01.2 | 2 |
| 5.1L | $1.70 |
| 9/11 | 28/12/2025 | 5 | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Cobram | 2170m | Neutral | Laura Wilson | 2:04.1 | 2 |
| 69.1L | $2.50 |
| 2/9 | 23/12/2025 | 9 | MAIDEN | $8,000.00 | Maryborough | 2190m | Neutral | Laura Wilson | 2:02.0 | 2 |
| 2.0L | $3.60 |
| 4/8 | 14/12/2025 | 8 | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Gunbower | 2030m | Neutral | Laura Wilson | 2:03.8 | 5 |
| 16.0L | $8.00 |
| 5/6 | 06/11/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Shepparton | 2190m | Laura Wilson | 0 |
| 1L | $0.00 | ||
| 3/5 | 07/08/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Shepparton | 2190m | Laura Wilson | 0 |
| 0.4L | $0.00 |

Driver: Ryan Sanderson
Stats
Comments
Last start was well back in the run when 8th (Fr7) over 2190m at this track, beaten 55 m by Sky Lindy (2:46.60) in NR up to 49 on February 3 at $10. Two runs back 8th (Fr4) over 1609m after showing early speed at Menangle, at the bell was leading 0.6m 2WNC beaten 60 m by Bertinelli (1:56.90) in NR up to 52 on September 22 at $10. Well-placed and should improve sharply.
Last Starts 7 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/8 | 03/02/2026 | 134 | NR up to 49 | $4,000.00 | Shepparton | 2190m | Neutral | Ryan Sanderson | 2:02.4 | 7 |
| 53.4L | $10.00 |
| 4/6 | 03/12/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Good | D Aiken | 0 |
| 19.2L | $0.00 | |
| 4/6 | 26/11/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Good | D Aiken | 0 |
| 60.3L | $0.00 | |
| 8/9 | 22/09/2025 | 6 | NR up to 52 | $10,000.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Neutral | Will Rixon | 1:56.9 | 4 |
| 62.5L | $10.00 |
| 5/9 | 16/09/2025 | 167 | NR up to 50 | $9,790.00 | Goulburn | 1710m | Neutral | Will Rixon | 2:02.1 | 1 |
| 36.6L | $8.50 |
| 10/10 | 02/04/2025 | 21 | NR 50 to 55 | $6,000.00 | Bendigo | 1650m | Neutral | Greg Sugars | 2:01.0 | 7 |
| 27.1L | $26.00 |
| 9/11 | 12/03/2025 | 8 | NR 50 to 55 | $6,000.00 | Bendigo | 1650m | Neutral | Greg Sugars | 1:57.9 | 4 |
| 27.2L | $23.00 |
| 1/7 | 04/03/2025 | 18 | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Shepparton | 2190m | Neutral | Greg Sugars | 2:04.5 | 5 |
| 5.0L | $1.45 |

Driver: Jack Laugher
Stats
Comments
Improved last start with a game effort despite getting well back, when 2nd (Fr6) over 2150m at Bendigo was 5th-8.15 at the bell, beaten 1.4 m by Beautiful Sunrise (2:43.60) in NR up to 42 on February 6 at $7. Should be in the mix again.
Last Starts 4 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/8 | 06/02/2026 | 9 | NR up to 42 | $4,000.00 | Bendigo | 2150m | Neutral | Jack Laugher | 2:02.4 | 6 |
| 1.4L | $7.00 |
| 6/10 | 28/01/2026 | 7 | NR up to 49 | $4,000.00 | Maryborough | 2190m | Neutral | Jack Laugher | 2:02.7 | 4 |
| 15.2L | $13.00 |
| 3/8 | 21/01/2026 | 7 | NR up to 45 | $4,000.00 | Bendigo | 1650m | Neutral | Ellen Tormey | 1:58.6 | 2 |
| 6.6L | $3.20 |
| 1/8 | 14/01/2026 | 10 | NR up to 39 | $4,000.00 | Bendigo | 1650m | Neutral | Ellen Tormey | 2:00.3 | 6 |
| 2.6L | $2.50 |
| 2/12 | 04/01/2026 | 17 | NR up to 39 | $4,000.00 | Maryborough | 2190m | Neutral | Jack Laugher | 2:02.0 | 1 |
| 14.3L | $5.00 |
| 3/9 | 18/12/2025 | 10 | NR up to 39 | $4,000.00 | Kilmore | 1690m | Neutral | Jack Laugher | 2:01.2 | 6 |
| 1.5L | $3.40 |
| 7/11 | 08/12/2025 | 7 | NR up to 45 | $4,000.00 | Charlton | 2100m | Neutral | Jack Laugher | 2:00.4 | 1 |
| 26.1L | $11.00 |
| 2/6 | 20/10/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bendigo | 2150m | Jack Laugher | 0 |
| 4L | $0.00 | ||
| 3/6 | 21/10/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bendigo | 2150m | Liam Older | 0 |
| 4L | $0.00 |

Driver: James Herbertson
Stats
Comments
Last start 5th (Fr4) over 2190m at this track beaten 22 m by Sky Lindy (2:46.60) in NR up to 49 on February 3 at $2.25. Before that, a game effort when 2nd (Fr4) over 1650m after showing early speed at Bendigo was 4th-5.16 at the bell, beaten 1.4 m by Black And Gold (2:01.60) in NR up to 45 on January 21 at $2.20. Better than that; major player.
Last Starts 7 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/8 | 03/02/2026 | 13 | NR up to 49 | $4,000.00 | Shepparton | 2190m | Neutral | James Herbertson | 2:02.4 | 4 |
| 22.2L | $2.25 |
| 2/8 | 21/01/2026 | 99 | NR up to 45 | $4,000.00 | Bendigo | 1650m | Neutral | James Herbertson | 1:58.6 | 4 |
| 1.4L | $2.20 |
| 2/3 | 16/10/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Shepparton | 2190m | Cameron Maggs | 0 |
| 2L | $0.00 | ||
| 4/9 | 14/10/2025 | 7 | NR up to 45 | $4,000.00 | Shepparton | 2190m | Neutral | Cameron Maggs | 2:02.9 | 6 |
| 5.5L | $26.00 |
| 4/8 | 07/10/2025 | 7 | No NR | $4,000.00 | Shepparton | 2190m | Neutral | Cameron Maggs | 2:03.0 | 0 |
| 16.4L | $21.00 |
| 4/11 | 30/09/2025 | 9 | NR up to 45 | $4,000.00 | Shepparton | 2190m | Neutral | Cameron Maggs | 2:03.1 | 3 |
| 6.8L | $26.00 |
| 6/7 | 21/09/2025 | 5 | NR up to 50 | $8,000.00 | Cranbourne | 2080m | Neutral | Cameron Maggs | 2:02.2 | 5 |
| 28.8L | $101.00 |
| 2/3 | 06/10/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Mount Gambier | 1780m | J Finnis | 0 |
| 10L | $0.00 |

Driver: Neil Caldwell
Stats
Comments
Backing up quickly since being well beaten this track over 2190m, 7 days ago and two back 4th (Sr3) over 1690m at Kilmore, at the bell was 6th-11.07 beaten 10 m by Massif Central (2:08.30) in NR up to 39 on January 22 at $2.40. Cannot enthuse.
Last Starts 7 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/8 | 03/02/2026 | 12 | NR up to 49 | $4,000.00 | Shepparton | 2190m | Neutral | Neil Caldwell | 2:02.4 | 1 |
| 26.4L | $21.00 |
| 4/12 | 22/01/2026 | 8 | NR up to 39 | $4,000.00 | Kilmore | 1690m | Neutral | Neil Caldwell | 2:02.2 | 3 |
| 10.4L | $2.40 |
| 2/8 | 14/01/2026 | 36 | NR up to 39 | $4,000.00 | Bendigo | 1650m | Neutral | Neil Caldwell | 2:00.3 | 7 |
| 2.6L | $3.30 |
| 9/12 | 09/12/2025 | 8 | NR up to 49 | $4,000.00 | Shepparton | 2190m | Neutral | Neil Caldwell | 2:02.3 | 1 |
| 26.2L | $5.50 |
| 3/12 | 01/12/2025 | 14 | NR up to 42 | $4,000.00 | Maryborough | 1690m | Neutral | Neil Caldwell | 1:58.3 | 2 |
| 8.2L | $5.50 |
| 1/8 | 17/11/2025 | 6 | NR up to 39 | $4,000.00 | Maryborough | 1690m | Neutral | Neil Caldwell | 2:00.4 | 5 |
| 1.1L | $2.40 |
| 2/4 | 29/06/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Echuca | 2160m | Neil Caldwell | 0 |
| 3L | $0.00 | ||
| 1/2 | 29/05/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Cobram | 2170m | N Caldwell | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 |

Driver: Gary Pekin
Stats
Comments
Racing consistently with minor placings at her last two starts. Placed last start 3rd (Fr4) over 1690m at Maryborough was 4th-4.6 at the bell, beaten 3 m by Magic Law (2:06.80) in NR up to 39 on February 4 at $3.40. Before that 2nd (Fr1) over 2100m at Charlton was 3rd-4.6 at the bell, beaten 4 m by Off Your Faceski (2:36.90) in NR up to 49 on January 19 at $41. Place hope again.
Last Starts 6 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/9 | 04/02/2026 | 16 | NR up to 39 | $4,000.00 | Maryborough | 1690m | Neutral | Gary Pekin | 2:00.7 | 4 |
| 3.0L | $3.40 |
| 2/8 | 19/01/2026 | 7 | NR up to 49 | $4,000.00 | Charlton | 2100m | Neutral | Gary Pekin | 2:00.2 | 1 |
| 3.9L | $41.00 |
| 4/7 | 12/01/2026 | 6 | No NR | $6,000.00 | Maryborough | 2190m | Neutral | Gary Pekin | 2:02.9 | 1 |
| 6.1L | $17.00 |
| 2/10 | 06/01/2026 | 91 | NR up to 44 | $4,000.00 | Shepparton | 1690m | Neutral | Gary Pekin | 2:04.4 | 4 |
| 0.1L | $13.00 |
| 1/6 | 15/12/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Maryborough | 2190m | Gary Pekin | 0 |
| 7L | $0.00 | ||
| 3/3 | 07/12/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Kyabram | 2130m | Robert Jr Woods | 0 |
| 50L | $0.00 | ||
| 0/8 | 07/10/2025 | 7 | No NR | $4,000.00 | Shepparton | 2190m | Neutral | Gary Pekin | 2:03.0 | 1 |
| 99.0L | $19.00 |
| 10/11 | 30/09/2025 | 14 | NR up to 45 | $4,000.00 | Shepparton | 2190m | Neutral | Gary Pekin | 2:03.1 | 3 |
| 20.8L | $12.00 |

Driver: Nathan Jack
Stats
Comments
Last start was driven from back in the field when 3rd (Fr5) over 2190m at this track beaten 22 m by Sky Lindy (2:46.60) in NR up to 49 on February 3 at $11. Two runs back 6th (Fr4) over 1690m after showing early speed at Kilmore was 7th-12.42 at the bell, beaten 18 m by Wallis (2:07.90) in NR 46 to 51 on January 22 at $34. Prefer others on this occasion.
Last Starts 5 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/1 | 05/02/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Shepparton | 2190m | Nathan Jack | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 | ||
| 3/8 | 03/02/2026 | 12 | NR up to 49 | $4,000.00 | Shepparton | 2190m | Neutral | Nathan Jack | 2:02.4 | 5 |
| 22.0L | $11.00 |
| 6/10 | 22/01/2026 | 36 | NR 46 to 51 | $6,000.00 | Kilmore | 1690m | Neutral | Chris Alford | 2:01.8 | 4 |
| 18.7L | $34.00 |
| 7/10 | 17/12/2025 | 8 | NR up to 49 | $7,000.00 | Bendigo | 2150m | Neutral | Ellen Tormey | 2:00.2 | 1 |
| 18.3L | $26.00 |
| 4/12 | 09/12/2025 | 57 | NR up to 49 | $4,000.00 | Shepparton | 2190m | Neutral | Damian Wilson | 2:02.3 | 3 |
| 14.1L | $13.00 |
| 8/12 | 13/10/2025 | 6 | NR up to 45 | $4,000.00 | Maryborough | 2190m | Neutral | Kylie Sugars | 2:00.6 | 3 |
| 51.0L | $31.00 |
| 3/9 | 07/10/2025 | 44 | 0-1 WIN | $6,000.00 | Shepparton | 2190m | Neutral | Kylie Sugars | 2:04.5 | 2 |
| 9.1L | $41.00 |
| 3/6 | 24/07/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Shepparton | 2190m | Kylie Sugars | 0 |
| 16L | $0.00 | ||
| 4/7 | 22/05/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Shepparton | 2190m | Kylie Sugars | 0 |
| 10L | $0.00 |

Driver: Abbey Turnbull
Stats
Comments
Didn't do much last time out, 7th (Sr1) over 2190m at this track beaten 35 m by Sky Lindy (2:46.60) in NR up to 49 on February 3 at $34. Before that 7th (Sr5) over 2190m at this track beaten 9 m by Abbie (2:47.70) in NR up to 52 on January 17 at $151. Long win drought set to continue.
Last Starts 7 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/8 | 03/02/2026 | 17 | NR up to 49 | $4,000.00 | Shepparton | 2190m | Neutral | M J Ray | 2:02.4 | 1 |
| 34.3L | $34.00 |
| 7/12 | 17/01/2026 | 16 | NR up to 52 | $12,000.00 | Shepparton | 2190m | Fast | M J Ray | 2:03.2 | 5 |
| 9.9L | $151.00 |
| 4/9 | 01/01/2026 | 9 | NR up to 52 | $6,000.00 | Echuca | 2160m | Neutral | M J Ray | 2:02.5 | 3 |
| 28.3L | $41.00 |
| 6/8 | 23/12/2025 | 119 | 0-1 WIN | $6,000.00 | Shepparton | 2190m | Neutral | M J Ray | 2:03.5 | 3 |
| 22.5L | $34.00 |
| 1/4 | 09/12/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Shepparton | 1690m | Maddie Ray | 0 |
| 5L | $0.00 | ||
| 5/9 | 26/08/2025 | 13 | NR up to 50 | $6,000.00 | Shepparton | 2190m | Neutral | A L Turnbull | 2:02.0 | 3 |
| 46.5L | $26.00 |
| 7/12 | 13/08/2025 | 14 | NR up to 49 | $4,000.00 | Bendigo | 2150m | Neutral | Ellen Tormey | 2:00.8 | 2 |
| 11.7L | $21.00 |
| 3/6 | 04/08/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bendigo | 2150m | Amanda Turnbull | 0 |
| 5L | $0.00 |