Shepparton Race 5 - The Carrington New Shrc Sponsor Trot
JILLIBY TOPGUN (4) certainly looks the horse to beat after scoring last start by 4.5 metres at Echuca over 1755m. Facing a tougher assignment but he is capable of running a big race. JACKIES GIFT (10) scored first-up two back then broke in the run and finished a long last at the latest appearance over 1650m at Bendigo. Not drawn to best so may need a 10/10 drive. Only needs to get things right to be in contention. MONTANA MUSCLE (2) has to come into calculations on the back of some strong recent form, most recently when fourth at Echuca over 2160m. Must be included. VAN DOREN (3) is next best and gets every chance from a favourable draw.

Driver: James Herbertson
Stats
Comments
Failed to impress last start; 10th (Fr7) over 1650m after racing wide at Bendigo was 2nd-0.8 at the bell, beaten 17 m by Sonnyboy (2:04.20) in NR 37 to 41 on April 8 at $34. Showed ability the run before when she won by a head after showing early speed, (Fr2) at Maryborough (2:07.00) beating Azalea Mae in NR up to 36 on March 30 at $4.20 at the bell was leading 4.8. Perfectly drawn on the pegs and is expected to run well.
Last Starts 5 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10/11 | 08/04/2026 | 9 | NR 37 to 41 | $4,000.00 | Bendigo | 1650m | Neutral | James Herbertson | 2:01.1 | 7 |
| 17.9L | $34.00 |
| 1/10 | 30/03/2026 | 12 | NR up to 36 | $4,000.00 | Maryborough | 1690m | Neutral | James Herbertson | 2:00.9 | 2 |
| 0.2L | $4.20 |
| 2/9 | 18/03/2026 | 7 | NR up to 37 | $4,000.00 | Bendigo | 2150m | Neutral | Chris Alford | 2:03.4 | 6 |
| 9.2L | $14.00 |
| 3/12 | 11/03/2026 | 7 | NR up to 39 | $4,000.00 | Bendigo | 1650m | Neutral | Chris Alford | 2:02.0 | 2 |
| 2.3L | $26.00 |
| 3/7 | 04/03/2026 | 7 | NR up to 36 | $4,000.00 | Bendigo | 2150m | Neutral | Chris Alford | 2:05.1 | 4 |
| 6.0L | $5.50 |
| 5/10 | 25/02/2026 | 13 | NR up to 39 | $4,000.00 | Maryborough | 1690m | Neutral | Chris Alford | 2:02.4 | 2 |
| 8.8L | $34.00 |
| 5/6 | 06/10/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bendigo | 2150m | M E Higgins | 0 |
| 6L | $0.00 | ||
| 5/6 | 04/08/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bendigo | 2150m | M E Higgins | 0 |
| 5L | $0.00 |

Driver: Gary Pekin
Stats
Comments
Won three starts back at Echuca over 2160m NR up to 50 on March 10. Last time out 4th (Fr3) over 2160m at Echuca beaten 10 m by Manda Kyvalley (2:47.50) in NR up to 50 on April 5 at $19. Should be involved on her recent form.
Last Starts 8 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/7 | 05/04/2026 | 12 | NR up to 50 | $6,000.00 | Echuca | 2160m | Neutral | Gary Pekin | 2:04.8 | 3 |
| 10.2L | $19.00 |
| 2/7 | 24/03/2026 | 14 | NR up to 50 | $8,000.00 | Shepparton | 1690m | Neutral | Lauren White | 2:00.0 | 4 |
| 8.1L | $2.60 |
| 1/6 | 10/03/2026 | 13 | NR up to 50 | $6,000.00 | Echuca | 2160m | Neutral | James Herbertson | 2:05.7 | 2 |
| 0.2L | $7.50 |
| 2/10 | 25/02/2026 | 9 | NR up to 39 | $4,000.00 | Maryborough | 1690m | Neutral | Gary Pekin | 2:02.4 | 1 |
| 3.8L | $4.40 |
| 4/10 | 16/02/2026 | 6 | NR up to 49 | $4,000.00 | Charlton | 2100m | Neutral | Gary Pekin | 2:01.1 | 1 |
| 17.1L | $31.00 |
| 8/10 | 10/02/2026 | 6 | NR up to 49 | $4,000.00 | Shepparton | 1690m | Neutral | Gary Pekin | 2:00.2 | 1 |
| 9.0L | $26.00 |
| 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 |

Driver: Doc Wilson
Stats
Comments
Last start 4th (Sr2) over 1755m at Echuca beaten 15 m by Jilliby Topgun (2:12.40) in NR up to 42 on April 5 at $9.50. Before that, 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. Watch for a spike in form.
Last Starts 8 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/10 | 05/04/2026 | 35 | NR up to 42 | $4,000.00 | Echuca | 1755m | Neutral | Donna Castles | 2:01.4 | 2 |
| 15.8L | $9.50 |
| 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 |
| 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: Mark Pitt
Stats
Comments
Last start posted a big 4.5 m win (Fr5) at Echuca (2:12.40) beating Kalarney Prince in NR up to 42 on April 5 at $3.10. In fine form and looks a serious player again.
Last Starts 8 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/10 | 05/04/2026 | 12 | NR up to 42 | $4,000.00 | Echuca | 1755m | Neutral | Mark Pitt | 2:01.4 | 5 |
| 4.5L | $3.10 |
| 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 |
| 4/5 | 05/06/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Shepparton | 2190m | Lisa Pitt | 0 |
| 0.3L | $0.00 |

Driver: Nathan Jack
Stats
Comments
Didn't do much at the last run, 6th (Sr3) over 1755m at Echuca, beaten 18 m by Jilliby Topgun (2:12.40) in NR up to 42 on April 5 at $23. Before that 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. Not on current form.
Last Starts 8 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/10 | 05/04/2026 | 11 | NR up to 42 | $4,000.00 | Echuca | 1755m | Neutral | Nathan Jack | 2:01.4 | 3 |
| 18.0L | $23.00 |
| 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 |

Driver: Jack Laugher
Stats
Comments
Last start 4th (Sr1) over 2150m at Bendigo, at the bell was 3rd-11.53 beaten 6 m by Kyvalley Anthony (2:40.40) in NR 42 to 47 on April 8 at $9.50. At the run before was well back in the run when 6th (Fr6) over 1690m after racing wide at Maryborough was 8th-21.5 at the bell, beaten 14 m by Manda Kyvalley (2:04.50) in NR 42 to 47 on March 30 at $21. Can do much better.
Last Starts 5 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/8 | 08/04/2026 | 9 | NR 42 to 47 | $4,000.00 | Bendigo | 2150m | Neutral | Jack Laugher | 2:00.0 | 1 |
| 6.1L | $9.50 |
| 6/8 | 30/03/2026 | 6 | NR 42 to 47 | $4,000.00 | Maryborough | 1690m | Neutral | Jack Laugher | 1:58.6 | 6 |
| 14.6L | $21.00 |
| 7/7 | 24/03/2026 | 100 | NR up to 50 | $8,000.00 | Shepparton | 1690m | Neutral | Hannah Parish | 2:00.0 | 6 |
| 353.3L | $7.00 |
| 1/6 | 16/03/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bendigo | 2150m | Jack Laugher | 0 |
| 5L | $0.00 | ||
| 8/8 | 14/12/2025 | 7 | NR up to 49 | $4,000.00 | Gunbower | 2030m | Neutral | Chris Alford | 2:01.8 | 6 |
| 77.6L | $4.20 |
| 3/7 | 08/12/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bendigo | 2150m | Lauren White | 0 |
| 24L | $0.00 | ||
| 9/11 | 07/12/2025 | 11 | NR up to 49 | $4,000.00 | Horsham | 1700m | Neutral | Anthony Butt | 2:00.3 | 5 |
| 60.0L | $4.80 |
| 5/9 | 26/11/2025 | 8 | NR up to 49 | $7,000.00 | Bendigo | 2150m | Neutral | Chris Alford | 2:00.0 | 4 |
| 14.8L | $6.50 |

Driver: Donna Castles
Stats
Comments
Last start 3rd (Fr4) over 2160m after showing early speed at Echuca beaten 4 m by Manda Kyvalley (2:47.50) in NR up to 50 on April 5 at $7. Two runs back 8th (Fr5) over 2190m after showing early speed at this track, beaten 30 m by Attracted (2:46.00) in NR up to 50 on March 3 at $26. Not keen.
Last Starts 8 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/7 | 05/04/2026 | 33 | NR up to 50 | $6,000.00 | Echuca | 2160m | Neutral | Donna Castles | 2:04.8 | 4 |
| 4.0L | $7.00 |
| 8/10 | 03/03/2026 | 6 | NR up to 50 | $6,000.00 | Shepparton | 2190m | Neutral | Donna Castles | 2:02.0 | 5 |
| 31.6L | $26.00 |
| 5/10 | 25/02/2026 | 44 | NR up to 50 | $6,000.00 | Maryborough | 1690m | Neutral | Donna Castles | 2:01.6 | 7 |
| 13.8L | $31.00 |
| 7/9 | 12/01/2026 | 6 | NR up to 50 | $6,000.00 | Maryborough | 2190m | Neutral | Donna Castles | 2:00.7 | 4 |
| 32.3L | $7.50 |
| 6/12 | 06/01/2026 | 9 | NR up to 52 | $6,000.00 | Shepparton | 2190m | Neutral | Donna Castles | 2:01.1 | 6 |
| 26.7L | $101.00 |
| 6/11 | 28/12/2025 | 11 | NR up to 52 | $6,000.00 | Cobram | 2170m | Neutral | Donna Castles | 2:02.3 | 4 |
| 13.1L | $8.50 |
| 8/8 | 09/04/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Shepparton | 2190m | A J Wilson | 0 |
| 10L | $0.00 | ||
| 8/9 | 12/10/2023 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Shepparton | 2190m | R Bartley | 0 |
| 12L | $0.00 |

Driver: Leigh Sutton
Stats
Comments
4th (Fr4) over 1650m at Bendigo beaten 13 m by Pastor Dunbar (2:01.70) in 0-1 WIN on April 1 at $51. Before that 12th (Sr6) over 2190m at this track beaten 80 m by I Am Harro (2:44.60) in 0-1 WIN on March 17 at $51. Unlikely to threaten in this tougher assignment.
Last Starts 12 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/8 | 01/04/2026 | 15 | 0-1 WIN | $6,000.00 | Bendigo | 1650m | Neutral | Michael Bellman | 1:58.7 | 4 |
| 13.2L | $51.00 |
| 12/12 | 17/03/2026 | 61 | 0-1 WIN | $6,000.00 | Shepparton | 2190m | Neutral | Leigh Sutton | 2:00.9 | 6 |
| 78.6L | $51.00 |
| 8/12 | 15/01/2026 | 9 | 0-1 WIN | $6,000.00 | Kilmore | 2180m | Neutral | Leigh Sutton | 2:03.6 | 4 |
| 41.7L | $101.00 |
| 12/12 | 06/01/2026 | 48 | NR up to 52 | $6,000.00 | Shepparton | 2190m | Neutral | Leigh Sutton | 2:01.1 | 4 |
| 214.6L | $101.00 |
| 2/8 | 19/11/2025 | 37 | 0-1 WIN | $6,000.00 | Bendigo | 2150m | Neutral | James Herbertson | 2:04.2 | 5 |
| 2.9L | $4.40 |
| 11/12 | 13/10/2025 | 52 | 0-1 WIN | $6,000.00 | Maryborough | 2190m | Neutral | James Herbertson | 2:02.7 | 2 |
| 150.4L | $11.00 |
| 2/3 | 10/08/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Maryborough | 2190m | Michael Bellman | 0 |
| 3L | $0.00 | ||
| 1/6 | 04/08/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bendigo | 2150m | James Herbertson | 0 |
| 5L | $0.00 |

Driver: Stephen Boyington
Stats
Comments
Failed to impress last start; 7th (Fr2) over 1650m after showing early pace at Bendigo was leading by 3.44 at the bell, beaten 25 m by Kyvalley Jagger (2:00.10) in 0-3 WINs on April 8 at $13. Showed ability the race before when he won by 2 m as favourite after showing early speed, (Fr5) at this track (2:44.60) beating Shinelikethesun in 0-1 WIN on March 17 at $2.60 at the bell was leading 13.71. Better than last start and definitely worth another chance.
Last Starts 5 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/9 | 08/04/2026 | 22 | 0-3 WINs | $6,000.00 | Bendigo | 1650m | Neutral | Stephen Boyington | 1:57.1 | 2 |
| 26.3L | $13.00 |
| 1/12 | 17/03/2026 | 6 | 0-1 WIN | $6,000.00 | Shepparton | 2190m | Neutral | Stephen Boyington | 2:00.9 | 5 |
| 2.1L | $2.60 |
| 3/8 | 11/03/2026 | 8 | NR 40 to 45 | $4,000.00 | Bendigo | 2150m | Neutral | Stephen Boyington | 2:01.8 | 1 |
| 3.5L | $2.70 |
| 4/10 | 03/03/2026 | 5 | NR up to 50 | $6,000.00 | Shepparton | 2190m | Neutral | Stephen Boyington | 2:02.0 | 3 |
| 16.4L | $15.00 |
| 5/10 | 26/02/2026 | 40 | 0-1 WIN | $6,000.00 | Kilmore | 2180m | Neutral | Stephen Boyington | 2:03.2 | 3 |
| 35.9L | $5.50 |
| 3/7 | 19/02/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Shepparton | 2190m | Stephen Boyington | 0 |
| 3.2L | $0.00 | ||
| 10/12 | 17/01/2026 | 20 | NR up to 52 | $12,000.00 | Shepparton | 2190m | Fast | Stephen Boyington | 2:03.2 | 4 |
| 27.8L | $11.00 |
| 2/4 | 09/12/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Shepparton | 1690m | Stephen Boyington | 0 |
| 5L | $0.00 |

Driver: Matt Newberry
Stats
Comments
Failed to impress last start; 9th (Fr3) over 1650m after showing early pace at Bendigo, well beaten by Kyvalley Jagger (2:00.10) in 0-3 WINs on April 8 at $4.60. Showed ability the run before when she won by 3 m after showing early speed, (Fr7) at Bendigo (2:42.10) beating Jessicas Story in NR up to 49 on March 25 at $5. Sure to be there at the business end.
Last Starts 5 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 |