Shepparton Race 5 - Hygain Pace
RED SHORES (6) finished fourth last start over 1690m at Maryborough, beaten 11 metres, after a modest seventh at this track the run prior. Meets a comparable field and he can figure in the finish. HEZ HARRYWHO (2) was unable to find the frame last time when he finished ninth over 2190m here, beaten 24 metres. Has the benefit of a good draw. Meets a similar line up and he can figure in the finish. ALTA BAYAMO (5) is on the radar after his last-start fifth over 1740m at Riverina Paceway three weeks ago. RUMPELSTILTSKIN (7) should be forward enough to run a big race first-up from a spell following four trials. Keep very safe.

Driver: Donna Castles
Stats
Comments
Last start 5th (Sr1) over 2190m at this track, beaten 24 m by Byrneside Boom (2:42.90) in NR 44 to 49 on February 17 at $17. Two runs back 6th (Fr1) over 2180m at Terang, beaten 25 m by Torque Power (2:42.20) in NR 50 to 55 on January 26 at $17. Must do a lot more.
Last Starts 6 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/9 | 17/02/2026 | 22 | NR 44 to 49 | $4,000.00 | Shepparton | 2190m | Neutral | Leigh Sutton | 1:59.7 | 1 |
| 24.4L | $17.00 |
| 6/6 | 26/01/2026 | 14 | NR 50 to 55 | $8,000.00 | Terang | 2180m | Fast | Michael Bellman | 1:59.8 | 1 |
| 27.1L | $17.00 |
| 5/9 | 12/01/2026 | 11 | NR 50 to 55 | $6,000.00 | Maryborough | 2190m | Neutral | Donna Castles | 1:57.8 | 3 |
| 17.4L | $11.00 |
| 1/11 | 01/01/2026 | 4 | NR up to 46 | $7,000.00 | Echuca | 1755m | Neutral | Donna Castles | 1:59.2 | 5 |
| 0.2L | $6.00 |
| 7/11 | 28/12/2025 | 16 | 0W/15 0K stake | $15,000.00 | Cobram | 2678m | Neutral | Donna Castles | 1:57.6 | 4 |
| 31.2L | $101.00 |
| 12/12 | 12/12/2025 | 7 | NR up to 55 | $10,000.00 | Geelong | 2100m | Neutral | Kate Gath | 1:57.8 | 5 |
| 23.9L | $26.00 |
| 1/3 | 01/09/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Wangaratta | 1810m | S J Hahne | 0 |
| 8L | $0.00 | ||
| 1/4 | 22/01/2023 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Coolamon | 1760m | Good | J P Mcpherson | 0 |
| 4L | $0.00 |

Driver: James Herbertson
Stats
Comments
Last start 9th (Fr2) over 2190m at this track, beaten 24 m by Interpretation (2:42.20) in NR 50 to 56 on February 17 at $15. Before that, 4th (Sr3) over 1690m at this track, at the bell was 4th-6.47 beaten 3.5 m by Random Mahoney (2:02.70) in NR 47 to 51 on February 10 at $2.60. Can do a lot better in this suitable contest.
Last Starts 6 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9/11 | 17/02/2026 | 7 | NR 50 to 56 | $6,000.00 | Shepparton | 2190m | Neutral | John Newberry | 1:59.2 | 2 |
| 24.4L | $15.00 |
| 4/11 | 10/02/2026 | 8 | NR 47 to 51 | $6,000.00 | Shepparton | 1690m | Neutral | James Herbertson | 1:56.8 | 3 |
| 3.6L | $2.60 |
| 10/10 | 02/02/2026 | 146 | NR up to 53 | $6,940.00 | Wagga | 1740m | Fast | Tom Gilligan | 1:55.4 | 4 |
| 23.8L | $11.00 |
| 1/4 | 25/01/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Echuca | 2160m | John Newberry | 0 |
| 30L | $0.00 | ||
| 6/7 | 09/09/2025 | 18 | NR 52 to 58 | $6,000.00 | Echuca | 2160m | Neutral | S J P O'sullivan | 1:58.6 | 2 |
| 45.9L | $12.00 |
| 1/10 | 22/08/2025 | 7 | NR up to 48 | $9,790.00 | Wagga | 1740m | Neutral | Matthew Newberry | 1:55.6 | 2 |
| 1.3L | $6.50 |
| 7/9 | 15/08/2025 | 17 | NR up to 52 | $9,790.00 | Wagga | 1740m | Neutral | Matthew Newberry | 1:55.5 | 5 |
| 15.2L | $23.00 |
| 1/5 | 28/04/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Echuca | 2160m | J G Newberry | 0 |
| 6L | $0.00 |

Driver: Alex Ashwood
Stats
Comments
Last start 8th (Sr5) over 1690m at this track beaten 45 m by Random Mahoney (2:02.70) in NR 47 to 51 on February 10 at $11. At the run before 6th (Fr1) over 1650m after showing early pace at Bendigo, at the bell was 5th-8.28 beaten 8 m by Odin (1:57.60) in NR up to 80 on February 6 at $71. Likely improver.
Last Starts 13 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/11 | 10/02/2026 | 4 | NR 47 to 51 | $6,000.00 | Shepparton | 1690m | Neutral | Jeremy Quinlan | 1:56.8 | 5 |
| 43.3L | $11.00 |
| 6/8 | 06/02/2026 | 19 | NR up to 80 | $8,000.00 | Bendigo | 1650m | Neutral | Jeremy Quinlan | 1:54.7 | 1 |
| 8.6L | $71.00 |
| 4/7 | 18/01/2026 | 15 | NR 49 to 53 | $6,000.00 | Cranbourne | 1145m | Neutral | Jeremy Quinlan | 5 |
| 5.3L | $16.00 | |
| 2/6 | 03/01/2026 | 2 | NR 60 to 69 | $10,000.00 | Cranbourne | 1145m | Neutral | Jeremy Quinlan | 1 |
| 4.5L | $17.00 | |
| 9/11 | 01/01/2026 | 4 | NR up to 55 | $6,000.00 | Echuca | 1755m | Neutral | Jeremy Quinlan | 1:57.0 | 2 |
| 13.5L | $19.00 |
| 7/8 | 28/12/2025 | 19 | NR up to 55 | $6,000.00 | Cobram | 1670m | Neutral | Jeremy Quinlan | 1:54.3 | 4 |
| 24.8L | $13.00 |
| 1/4 | 03/08/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Kyabram | 2130m | Jeremy Quinlan | 0 |
| 8L | $0.00 | ||
| 4/8 | 16/05/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Shepparton | 2190m | J Quinlan | 0 |
| 5L | $0.00 |

Driver: Chris Alford
Stats
Comments
Last start 3rd (Fr7) over 1690m after showing early speed and racing wide at Maryborough, at the bell was 2nd-0.6 beaten 6 m by Written In Silk (2:04.80) in NR up to 50 M on February 11 at $15. Two runs back 4th (Sr2) over 2190m at Maryborough, at the bell was 2nd-1.8 beaten 9 m by Muselet (2:42.50) in NR up to 45 on February 4 at $6.50. Maybe a place.
Last Starts 12 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/9 | 11/02/2026 | 7 | NR up to 50 | $6,000.00 | Maryborough | 1690m | Neutral | Chris Alford | 1:58.8 | 7 |
| 6.9L | $15.00 |
| 4/9 | 04/02/2026 | 13 | NR up to 45 | $4,000.00 | Maryborough | 2190m | Neutral | Chris Alford | 1:59.4 | 2 |
| 9.8L | $6.50 |
| 1/10 | 22/01/2026 | 7 | NR up to 45 | $4,000.00 | Kilmore | 1690m | Neutral | Chris Alford | 1:59.1 | 1 |
| 2.6L | $2.90 |
| 5/12 | 15/01/2026 | 11 | NR up to 49 | $7,000.00 | Kilmore | 1690m | Neutral | R Mitchell | 1:58.3 | 3 |
| 10.7L | $21.00 |
| 5/10 | 04/01/2026 | 6 | NR up to 50 | $6,000.00 | Maryborough | 2190m | Neutral | Chris Alford | 1:59.2 | 2 |
| 4.6L | $2.80 |
| 5/12 | 29/12/2025 | 7 | NR 45 to 52 | $6,000.00 | Charlton | 2100m | Neutral | Chris Alford | 1:57.1 | 1 |
| 4.6L | $4.20 |
| 2/2 | 17/01/2023 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Cranbourne | 2080m | A S Ratnasingham | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 | ||
| 3/5 | 09/05/2020 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Cranbourne | 2080m | A S Ratnasingham | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 |

Driver: John Newberry
Stats
Comments
Last start 5th (Fr3) over 1740m after showing early speed at Riverina Paceway, at the bell was 5th-9 beaten 8 m by Miki Loch (2:04.70) in NR up to 53 on February 2 at $9.50. Before that, a solid effort when 2nd (Sr3) over 1690m at Kilmore was 3rd-2.48 at the bell, beaten a head by City Rockstar (2:02.50) in NR 50 to 55 on January 15 at $6.50. Sure to play a major role.
Last Starts 21 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/10 | 02/02/2026 | 18 | NR up to 53 | $6,940.00 | Wagga | 1740m | Fast | John Newberry | 1:55.4 | 3 |
| 8.1L | $9.50 |
| 2/12 | 15/01/2026 | 9 | NR 50 to 55 | $6,000.00 | Kilmore | 1690m | Neutral | James Herbertson | 1:56.6 | 3 |
| 0.2L | $6.50 |
| 6/10 | 06/01/2026 | 9 | NR 56 to 62 | $7,000.00 | Shepparton | 1690m | Neutral | James Herbertson | 1:54.9 | 2 |
| 4.9L | $6.50 |
| 8/8 | 28/12/2025 | 14 | NR up to 55 | $6,000.00 | Cobram | 1670m | Neutral | John Newberry | 1:55.6 | 4 |
| 124.5L | $34.00 |
| 1/8 | 14/12/2025 | 12 | NR 50 to 55 | $6,000.00 | Gunbower | 2030m | Neutral | James Herbertson | 2:00.8 | 3 |
| 1.5L | $2.10 |
| 2/11 | 02/12/2025 | 11 | NR 50 to 55 | $6,000.00 | Shepparton | 1690m | Neutral | James Herbertson | 1:55.6 | 2 |
| 7.1L | $3.20 |
| 2/5 | 19/06/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Shepparton | 2190m | Matthew Newberry | 0 |
| 1L | $0.00 | ||
| 3/5 | 13/03/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Cobram | 2170m | M Newberry | 0 |
| 21L | $0.00 |

Driver: Abbey Turnbull
Stats
Comments
Last start was driven from back in the field when 4th (Fr4) over 1690m at Maryborough was 6th-15.8 at the bell, beaten 11 m by Sea Fury (2:01.60) in NR 50 to 55 on February 11 at $3.70. Before that, was well back in the run when 7th (Fr6) over 2190m after racing wide at this track was 11th-15.61 at the bell, beaten 13 m by Interpretation (2:41.30) in NR 53 to 58 on February 3 at $18. Best form would see him in the finish.
Last Starts 12 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/7 | 11/02/2026 | 8 | NR 50 to 55 | $6,000.00 | Maryborough | 1690m | Neutral | A L Turnbull | 1:55.8 | 4 |
| 11.7L | $3.70 |
| 7/12 | 03/02/2026 | 17 | NR 53 to 58 | $6,000.00 | Shepparton | 2190m | Neutral | A L Turnbull | 1:58.6 | 6 |
| 13.0L | $18.00 |
| 5/12 | 17/01/2026 | 20 | NR up to 55 | $12,000.00 | Shepparton | 1690m | Fast | James Herbertson | 1:54.4 | 1 |
| 10.3L | $11.00 |
| 3/8 | 28/12/2025 | 14 | NR up to 55 | $6,000.00 | Cobram | 1670m | Neutral | A L Turnbull | 1:54.3 | 5 |
| 9.3L | $5.00 |
| 1/8 | 14/12/2025 | 11 | 0-1 WIN | $6,000.00 | Gunbower | 2030m | Neutral | Ellen Tormey | 1:58.8 | 6 |
| 0.1L | $14.00 |
| 6/9 | 03/12/2025 | 15 | 0-1 WIN | $6,000.00 | Bendigo | 1650m | Neutral | A L Turnbull | 1:52.7 | 7 |
| 50.7L | $7.50 |
| 3/4 | 20/10/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bendigo | 2150m | Abbey Turnbull | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 | ||
| 1/5 | 09/10/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Cobram | 2170m | C A Turnbull | 0 |
| 5L | $0.00 |

Driver: Lisa Miles
Stats
Comments
Resuming after a spell of a year. Ran only once last preparation running when sixth after being driven well back, behind Major Bert at Bendigo over 2150m in a NR 50 to 55 on March 5 at $51. Bold showing expected.
Last Starts 14 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/7 | 09/02/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bendigo | 2150m | Lisa Miles | 0 |
| 2L | $0.00 | ||
| 5/5 | 16/12/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Melton | 2240m | Good | Lisa Miles | 0 |
| 30.2L | $0.00 | |
| 6/9 | 05/03/2025 | 97 | NR 50 to 55 | $6,000.00 | Bendigo | 2150m | Neutral | Lisa Miles | 1:58.3 | 7 |
| 10.9L | $51.00 |
| 6/10 | 28/11/2024 | 35 | NR 50 to 55 | $6,000.00 | Kilmore | 2180m | Neutral | Lisa Miles | 1:58.6 | 3 |
| 30.8L | $10.00 |
| 8/9 | 24/10/2024 | 13 | 0-2 WINS | $6,000.00 | Kilmore | 2180m | Neutral | Lisa Miles | 1:59.0 | 1 |
| 31.1L | $14.00 |
| 7/10 | 11/10/2024 | 109 | NR up to 53 | $9,790.00 | Wagga | 1740m | Fast | Lisa Miles | 1:54.6 | 2 |
| 9.1L | $6.50 |
| 1/6 | 24/06/2024 | 19 | 0 - 1 LTW | $7,000.00 | Yarra Valley | 1650m | Neutral | L Miles | 1:58.4 | 5 |
| 2.1L | $1.95 |
| 1/10 | 05/06/2024 | 14 | MAIDEN | $7,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | L Miles | 1:57.4 | 4 |
| 5.1L | $5.50 |

Driver: Luke Dunne
Stats
Comments
Comes here second-up after only six days break. Lacklustre first-up performance when 9th (Sr4) over 1790m at Mildura beaten 25 m by Cheers Poverty (2:09.90) in NR 50 to 55 on February 18 at $7.50. This looks too tough.
Last Starts 5 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9/10 | 18/02/2026 | 148 | NR 50 to 55 | $6,000.00 | Mildura | 1790m | Neutral | Ellen Tormey | 1:56.8 | 4 |
| 26.5L | $7.50 |
| 3/7 | 23/09/2025 | 11 | NR 50 to 55 | $6,000.00 | Mildura | 2190m | Neutral | Ellen Tormey | 1:59.7 | 2 |
| 5.3L | $2.15 |
| 1/8 | 12/09/2025 | 10 | NR 50 to 55 | $8,000.00 | Mildura | 2190m | Neutral | Ellen Tormey | 1:59.7 | 2 |
| 2.3L | $2.25 |
| 4/8 | 02/09/2025 | 7 | 0-3 WINS | $6,000.00 | Swan Hill | 1750m | Neutral | Michael Bellman | 1:55.3 | 7 |
| 8.6L | $1.80 |
| 3/9 | 26/08/2025 | 7 | NR 50 to 55 | $6,000.00 | Shepparton | 1690m | Neutral | Ellen Tormey | 1:55.9 | 1 |
| 4.1L | $3.50 |
| 2/8 | 19/08/2025 | 7 | NR 45 to 51 | $6,000.00 | Shepparton | 1690m | Neutral | Ellen Tormey | 1:55.4 | 1 |
| 0.1L | $1.95 |
| 3/6 | 20/01/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bendigo | 2150m | Jack Laugher | 0 |
| 4L | $0.00 | ||
| 5/7 | 29/07/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bendigo | 1650m | Jack Laugher | 0 |
| 8L | $0.00 |

Driver: Tayla French
Stats
Comments
Won three starts back at Maryborough over 1690m NR 50 to 55 on January 28. Last start 5th (Sr5) over 2150m at Bendigo was 9th-10.96 at the bell, beaten 7 m by Feel The Reign (2:38.80) in NR 50 to 55 on February 20 at $34. One of the likely contenders.
Last Starts 3 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/11 | 20/02/2026 | 14 | NR 50 to 55 | $6,000.00 | Bendigo | 2150m | Neutral | Tayla French | 1:58.9 | 5 |
| 7.9L | $34.00 |
| 4/8 | 06/02/2026 | 9 | NR 50 to 55 | $6,000.00 | Bendigo | 1650m | Neutral | Tayla French | 1:55.3 | 2 |
| 8.2L | $12.00 |
| 1/8 | 28/01/2026 | 8 | NR 50 to 55 | $6,000.00 | Maryborough | 1690m | Neutral | Alex Ashwood | 1:54.7 | 2 |
| 1.9L | $23.00 |
| 5/9 | 20/01/2026 | 6 | NR 45 to 50 | $6,000.00 | Shepparton | 1690m | Neutral | Tayla French | 1:56.6 | 2 |
| 17.5L | $15.00 |
| 6/10 | 14/01/2026 | 17 | NR 49 to 54 | $6,000.00 | Bendigo | 2150m | Neutral | Tayla French | 1:56.3 | 4 |
| 11.2L | $26.00 |
| 1/10 | 28/12/2025 | 5 | NR up to 42 | $7,000.00 | Cobram | 1670m | Neutral | Tayla French | 1:57.0 | 5 |
| 6.0L | $2.35 |
| 1/9 | 23/12/2025 | 6 | NR up to 42 | $4,000.00 | Shepparton | 1690m | Neutral | Tayla French | 1:58.7 | 3 |
| 0.3L | $1.45 |
| 5/7 | 26/09/2022 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bendigo | 2150m | L B Emerson | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 | ||
| 2/3 | 27/09/2021 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Hobart | 2090m | Good | R L Duggan | 0 |
| 41.8L | $0.00 |