Shepparton Race 1 - Shepparton Showcase Podcast Preview Show Pace
LONGTAN VIPER (8) was disappointing last start when sixth over 1720m at Melton after a nice win at Warragul the run prior. Can settle just behind them and wait on the sprint lane. This should be an easier assignment so he is a major player. LINE DANCE (1) has been racing well of late. Finished fifth at his latest appearance over 1650m at Bendigo, beaten only 6 metres. No excuses from this advantageous draw and is good enough to take out a race like this. HELLOVATIME (2) is worth another chance after a last-start eighth over 2240m at Melton a week-and-a-half ago. Can feature from the favourable draw. DIRECT COMMAND NZ (4) must be considered after he finished third over 1690m at this track two weeks ago. Top-three commodity again.

Driver: Jordan Leedham
Stats
Comments
Last start 5th (Fr2) over 1650m after showing early speed at Bendigo was 3rd-5.67 at the bell, beaten 6 m by Okanui Beach (1:56.50) on June 17 at $19. Before that, a game effort when 2nd (Fr1) over 2190m after showing early speed at this track, at the bell was 2nd-3.41 beaten 14 m by Andretti (2:40.40) on June 9 at $7.50. Will be right in the thick of things.
Last Starts 12 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/11 | 17/06/2026 | 8 | NR 55 to 64 | $7,000.00 | Bendigo | 1650m | Neutral | Jordan Leedham | 1:53.6 | 2 |
| 5.8L | $19.00 |
| 2/7 | 09/06/2026 | 13 | NR 52 to 56 | $6,000.00 | Shepparton | 2190m | Neutral | Chris Alford | 1:57.9 | 1 |
| 14.6L | $7.50 |
| 1/12 | 27/05/2026 | 15 | NR 52 to 56 | $6,000.00 | Bendigo | 1650m | W | Chris Alford | 1:53.4 | 4 |
| 4.0L | $3.60 |
| 9/9 | 12/05/2026 | 7 | NR 52 to 56 | $7,000.00 | Shepparton | 1690m | Neutral | Leigh Sutton | 1:56.1 | 5 |
| 5.8L | $26.00 |
| 5/11 | 05/05/2026 | 6 | NR 47 to 53 | $6,000.00 | Shepparton | 1690m | Neutral | Leigh Sutton | 1:56.9 | 4 |
| 11.4L | $2.90 |
| 3/11 | 29/04/2026 | 15 | NR 50 to 55 | $6,000.00 | Bendigo | 1650m | Neutral | Jordan Leedham | 1:55.3 | 5 |
| 2.8L | $21.00 |
| 3/4 | 29/03/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Echuca | 2160m | S A Lindberg | 0 |
| 30L | $0.00 | ||
| 2/2 | 22/06/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Echuca | 2160m | G N Allen | 0 |
| 0.2L | $0.00 |

Driver: Ellen Tormey
Stats
Comments
Last start 8th (Fr3) over 2240m at Melton, at the bell was 10th-19.03 beaten 7 m by Major Blitz (2:41.30) on June 20 at $61. Before that, a solid effort when 2nd (Fr5) over 2210m at Warragul was 2nd-3.5 at the bell, beaten a head by Highlandhartbreaka (2:43.60) on June 8 at $3.10. Big chance on his best form.
Last Starts 9 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/12 | 20/06/2026 | 12 | No NR | $20,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | W | Ellen Tormey | 1:55.9 | 3 |
| 7.7L | $61.00 |
| 2/8 | 08/06/2026 | 13 | 0W/15 0K stake | $7,000.00 | Warragul | 2210m | Neutral | Ellen Tormey | 1:59.1 | 5 |
| 0.2L | $3.10 |
| 4/12 | 26/05/2026 | 7 | NR 55 to 60 | $6,000.00 | Shepparton | 1690m | Neutral | Ellen Tormey | 1:56.0 | 1 |
| 2.0L | $3.00 |
| 2/8 | 19/05/2026 | 2 | NR 51 to 56 | $6,000.00 | Shepparton | 2190m | Neutral | Ellen Tormey | 1:58.6 | 1 |
| 1.2L | $1.90 |
| 2/9 | 17/05/2026 | 14 | NR 53 to 58 | $7,000.00 | Cranbourne | 1609m | Neutral | Nathan Jack | 1:54.2 | 7 |
| 9.5L | $3.40 |
| 2/11 | 03/05/2026 | 12 | NR up to 55 | $10,000.00 | Shepparton | 2190m | Soft | Ellen Tormey | 1:57.6 | 4 |
| 12.9L | $8.00 |
| 4/7 | 12/10/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Maryborough | 2190m | N Mccallum | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 | ||
| 1/9 | 04/08/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Maryborough | 2190m | N Mccallum | 0 |
| 1L | $0.00 |

Driver: Damian Wilson
Stats
Comments
Last start game effort when 3rd (Sr1) over 1740m at Riverina Paceway, beaten 6 m by Favoured Grace (2:02.30) in 3yo on June 26 at $15. Two runs back ran on from midfield and won by a nose when driven back in the field, (Fr4) held up early, at this track (2:43.40) beating Dusty Philtra in on June 16 at $9.50 at the bell was 4th-4.96. Strong contender.
Last Starts 3 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/10 | 26/06/2026 | 10 | NR up to 58 | $15,300.00 | Wagga | 1740m | Fast | Nathan Jack | 1:53.1 | 1 |
| 6.2L | $15.00 |
| 1/7 | 16/06/2026 | 7 | 0-3 WINs | $6,000.00 | Shepparton | 2190m | Neutral | Damian Wilson | 2:00.1 | 4 |
| 0.1L | $9.50 |
| 6/7 | 09/06/2026 | 11 | 0-3 WINs | $6,000.00 | Shepparton | 1690m | Neutral | Damian Wilson | 1:55.4 | 6 |
| 1.9L | $10.00 |
| 3/10 | 29/05/2026 | 10 | NR up to 55 | $9,790.00 | Wagga | 1740m | Neutral | Nathan Jack | 1:55.8 | 7 |
| 3.8L | $11.00 |
| 5/8 | 19/05/2026 | 7 | NR 51 to 56 | $6,000.00 | Shepparton | 2190m | Neutral | Cameron Maggs | 1:58.6 | 7 |
| 16.2L | $19.00 |
| 2/9 | 12/05/2026 | 9 | NR 52 to 56 | $7,000.00 | Shepparton | 1690m | Neutral | Cameron Maggs | 1:56.1 | 1 |
| 0.2L | $23.00 |
| 5/10 | 03/05/2026 | 5 | NR 52 to 55 | $6,000.00 | Shepparton | 2190m | Soft | Cameron Maggs | 1:58.8 | 2 |
| 18.0L | $10.00 |
| 1/6 | 05/03/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Shepparton | 2190m | Damian Wilson | 0 |
| 0.2L | $0.00 | ||
| 1/5 | 30/10/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Shepparton | 1690m | Damian Wilson | 0 |
| 15L | $0.00 |

Driver: Luke Dunne
Stats
Comments
Beaten favourite last start when third at this track on June 16. Was victorious the start before at Bendigo on June 10. Decent effort last start. Serious player on best form.
Last Starts 13 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/7 | 16/06/2026 | 6 | NR 54 to 58 | $7,000.00 | Shepparton | 1690m | Neutral | Luke Dunne | 1:56.0 | 4 |
| 3.1L | $3.40 |
| 1/9 | 10/06/2026 | 7 | NR 50 to 55 | $6,000.00 | Bendigo | 2150m | Neutral | Luke Dunne | 1:56.4 | 1 |
| 3.6L | $3.10 |
| 4/9 | 03/06/2026 | 13 | NR 50 to 55 | $6,000.00 | Bendigo | 2150m | Neutral | Luke Dunne | 1:57.5 | 4 |
| 10.7L | $9.00 |
| 10/12 | 21/05/2026 | 27 | NR 50 to 55 | $6,000.00 | Kilmore | 1690m | Neutral | Liam Older | 1:56.8 | 7 |
| 39.3L | $126.00 |
| 8/12 | 24/04/2026 | 7 | NR 48 to 51 | $6,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Fast | Liam Older | 1:58.1 | 2 |
| 13.0L | $31.00 |
| 4/6 | 17/04/2026 | 12 | NR up to 55 | $6,000.00 | Geelong | 1609m | Neutral | Jordan Leedham | 1:56.2 | 5 |
| 13.4L | $41.00 |
| 4/5 | 19/03/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Shepparton | 2190m | D I Harris | 0 |
| 10L | $0.00 | ||
| 2/7 | 31/07/2023 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bendigo | 2150m | Ash Marckham | 0 |
| 4L | $0.00 |

Driver: Tasmyn Potter
Stats
Comments
Last start 5th (Sr2) over 1740m at Riverina Paceway, at the bell was 6th-9.3 beaten 9 m by Applauding (2:03.80) in M on June 19 at $9. Two runs back 3rd (Sr1) over 1740m at Riverina Paceway was 7th-9.3 at the bell, beaten 3 m by Sharp Interest (2:04.70) in M on June 12 at $5. Might find this a bit tough.
Last Starts 10 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/10 | 19/06/2026 | 7 | NR up to 58 | $9,790.00 | Wagga | 1740m | Fast | Blake Jones | 1:54.5 | 2 |
| 9.8L | $9.00 |
| 3/8 | 12/06/2026 | 14 | NR up to 55 | $9,790.00 | Wagga | 1740m | Fast | Liam Older | 1:55.3 | 1 |
| 2.9L | $5.00 |
| 5/10 | 29/05/2026 | 34 | NR up to 55 | $9,790.00 | Wagga | 1740m | Neutral | Harrison Ross | 1:55.8 | 1 |
| 9.3L | $13.00 |
| 9/11 | 25/04/2026 | 21 | NR up to 75 | $15,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Tasmyn Potter | 1:53.4 | 5 |
| 29.8L | $51.00 |
| 4/10 | 04/04/2026 | 25 | NR up to 58 | $9,790.00 | Wagga | 1740m | Fast | Tasmyn Potter | 1:53.6 | 8 |
| 13.1L | $9.50 |
| 1/8 | 10/03/2026 | 11 | 2 WINs | $9,790.00 | Leeton | 1758m | Fast | Blake Micallef | 1:57.6 | 2 |
| 5.7L | $1.45 |
| 5/5 | 06/02/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Kilmore | 2180m | C A Turnbull | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 | ||
| 3/6 | 03/06/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Leeton | 1758m | Good | B T Jones | 0 |
| 2L | $0.00 |

Driver: Rebecca Bartley
Stats
Comments
4th (Fr1) over 2190m at this track was 6th-13.69 at the bell, beaten 14 m by With In Reason (2:40.00) on June 23 at $5. Before that 4th (Fr5) over 1740m at Riverina Paceway beaten 4 m by Wamboyne Machete (2:03.30) on June 9 at $2.70. Cannot enthuse on what we have seen of late.
Last Starts 6 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/7 | 23/06/2026 | 14 | NR 57 to 67 | $7,000.00 | Shepparton | 2190m | Neutral | Liam Older | 1:57.6 | 1 |
| 14.0L | $5.00 |
| 4/9 | 09/06/2026 | 6 | NR up to 55 | $9,790.00 | Wagga | 1740m | Neutral | George Lee | 1:54.1 | 5 |
| 3.9L | $2.70 |
| 6/8 | 03/06/2026 | 11 | 0W/15 0K stake | $7,000.00 | Bendigo | 2150m | Neutral | Liam Older | 1:57.1 | 5 |
| 7.1L | $9.00 |
| 7/10 | 23/05/2026 | 14 | 0W/15 0K stake | $10,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Liam Older | 1:56.1 | 5 |
| 12.6L | $23.00 |
| 7/10 | 09/05/2026 | 14 | 0W/15 0K stake | $10,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Rebecca Bartley | 1:56.6 | 3 |
| 11.4L | $16.00 |
| 5/9 | 25/04/2026 | 57 | 0W/15 0K stake | $15,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Rebecca Bartley | 1:57.9 | 4 |
| 16.7L | $81.00 |
| 4/6 | 23/06/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Gawler | 2070m | Michael Smith | 0 |
| 3L | $0.00 | ||
| 1/5 | 15/10/2023 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Gawler | 2070m | Kaela Hryhorec | 0 |
| 25L | $0.00 |

Driver: Abby Sanderson
Stats
Comments
Last start was well back in the run when 9th (Fr7) over 1650m after racing wide at Bendigo, at the bell was 9th-16.72 beaten 9 m by Okanui Beach (1:56.50) on June 17 at $26. Before that, a good run when 2nd (Fr2) over 1650m after showing early speed at Bendigo, at the bell was leading 2.25 beaten 3.5 m by To The Nines (1:57.30) on June 10 at $14. Sure to improve on the latest effort.
Last Starts 12 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9/11 | 17/06/2026 | 7 | NR 55 to 64 | $7,000.00 | Bendigo | 1650m | Neutral | Jack Laugher | 1:53.6 | 7 |
| 9.3L | $26.00 |
| 2/9 | 10/06/2026 | 11 | NR up to 75 | $8,000.00 | Bendigo | 1650m | Neutral | Ellen Tormey | 1:54.4 | 2 |
| 3.3L | $14.00 |
| 1/10 | 30/05/2026 | 9 | 0W/15 0K stake | $10,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Jack Laugher | 1:55.8 | 4 |
| 0.2L | $3.10 |
| 1/12 | 21/05/2026 | 9 | NR 50 to 55 | $6,000.00 | Kilmore | 1690m | Neutral | Ellen Tormey | 1:56.8 | 3 |
| 1.8L | $2.20 |
| 2/7 | 12/05/2026 | 11 | NR 52 to 56 | $7,000.00 | Shepparton | 1690m | Neutral | Jack Laugher | 1:55.3 | 3 |
| 0.3L | $8.00 |
| 3/8 | 01/05/2026 | 7 | NR up to 50 | $6,940.00 | Albury | 1770m | Fast | Tasmyn Potter | 1:57.2 | 4 |
| 8.8L | $3.00 |
| 1/9 | 13/04/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bendigo | 2150m | G F Douglas | 0 |
| 4L | $0.00 | ||
| 3/6 | 20/01/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bendigo | 2150m | Jack Laugher | 0 |
| 4L | $0.00 |

Driver: Liam Older
Stats
Comments
Failed to impress last start; 6th (Sr2) over 1720m at Melton beaten 30 m by Miss Ari (2:00.70) on June 20 at $101. Showed ability the run before when he won by a neck when quickly away, (Fr5) at Warragul (2:11.30) beating Caledonian Ranger in on June 8 at $4 at the bell was leading 3.7. Rates highly. Sure to be there at the business end.
Last Starts 9 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/11 | 20/06/2026 | 12 | NR 58 to 66 | $10,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | W | Ellen Tormey | 1:52.9 | 2 |
| 30.1L | $101.00 |
| 1/9 | 08/06/2026 | 12 | NR up to 55 | $6,000.00 | Warragul | 1790m | Neutral | Ellen Tormey | 1:56.0 | 4 |
| 1.5L | $3.10 |
| 2/12 | 27/05/2026 | 8 | NR 52 to 56 | $6,000.00 | Bendigo | 1650m | W | Ellen Tormey | 1:53.4 | 3 |
| 4.0L | $11.00 |
| 1/8 | 19/05/2026 | 2 | NR 46 to 50 | $6,000.00 | Shepparton | 2190m | Neutral | Ellen Tormey | 1:59.4 | 5 |
| 2.2L | $1.45 |
| 2/7 | 17/05/2026 | 12 | NR 47 to 52 | $6,000.00 | Cranbourne | 2080m | Neutral | Nathan Jack | 1:57.6 | 4 |
| 4.5L | $1.80 |
| 4/5 | 18/02/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Maryborough | 2190m | M Hayes | 0 |
| 2.5L | $0.00 | ||
| 2/5 | 24/09/2023 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Maryborough | 2190m | D J Murphy | 0 |
| 3L | $0.00 |

Driver: Nick Beale
Stats
Comments
Last start was driven from back in the field when 9th (Fr3) over 1720m at Melton, at the bell was 9th-14.92 beaten 14 m by Perun (2:01.00) on May 16 at $26. Two runs back 6th (Sr5) over 2240m at Melton was 7th-9.23 at the bell, beaten 12 m by Ideal Bandit (2:42.70) on May 9 at $31. Cannot enthuse.
Last Starts 44 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9/11 | 16/05/2026 | 7 | NR 60 to 69 | $10,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Alex Ashwood | 1:53.2 | 3 |
| 14.6L | $26.00 |
| 6/12 | 09/05/2026 | 14 | 0W/15 0K stake | $15,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Jordan Leedham | 1:56.9 | 5 |
| 12.5L | $31.00 |
| 3/9 | 25/04/2026 | 7 | 0W/15 0K stake | $15,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Jordan Leedham | 1:57.9 | 2 |
| 11.9L | $12.00 |
| 7/11 | 18/04/2026 | 10 | NR 67 to 77 | $15,000.00 | Bendigo | 2150m | Neutral | Jordan Leedham | 1:58.1 | 3 |
| 14.3L | $61.00 |
| 6/10 | 08/04/2026 | 11 | 0W/15 0K stake | $8,000.00 | Bendigo | 1650m | Neutral | Jordan Leedham | 1:52.9 | 1 |
| 17.8L | $17.00 |
| 4/11 | 28/03/2026 | 14 | NR 62 to 71 | $15,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Jordan Leedham | 1:56.6 | 4 |
| 4.3L | $7.00 |
| 3/6 | 05/01/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bendigo | 2150m | D L Marshall | 0 |
| 2L | $0.00 | ||
| 2/5 | 20/10/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bendigo | 2150m | Jack Laugher | 0 |
| 4L | $0.00 |

Driver: Nathan Jack
Stats
Comments
Didn't do much at the last run, was driven from back in the field when 5th (Fr5) over 1740m at Riverina Paceway, at the bell was 6th-7.3 beaten 15 m by Rachels Legacy (2:03.90) on June 19 at $34. Before that 8th (Fr1) over 1740m at Riverina Paceway was 3rd-6.1 at the bell, beaten 10 m by Miki Loch (2:05.00) on May 15 at $11. Must do a lot more.
Last Starts 10 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/8 | 19/06/2026 | 35 | NR up to 57 | $9,790.00 | Wagga | 1740m | Fast | Jack Stockton | 1:54.6 | 5 |
| 15.6L | $34.00 |
| 2/6 | 11/06/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Shepparton | 2190m | Nathan Jack | 0 |
| 5L | $0.00 | ||
| 8/10 | 15/05/2026 | 14 | NR up to 67 | $9,790.00 | Wagga | 1740m | Fast | George Lee | 1:55.6 | 1 |
| 10.8L | $11.00 |
| 8/10 | 01/05/2026 | 7 | NR up to 80 | $11,830.00 | Albury | 1770m | Fast | George Lee | 1:57.4 | 1 |
| 16.4L | $8.00 |
| 6/10 | 24/04/2026 | 6 | NR up to 62 | $9,790.00 | Wagga | 1740m | Fast | Nathan Jack | 1:51.9 | 4 |
| 15.7L | $9.50 |
| 7/12 | 18/04/2026 | 14 | NR 78 to 89 | $17,500.00 | Bendigo | 1650m | Neutral | Alex Ashwood | 1:56.4 | 2 |
| 11.5L | $151.00 |
| 5/9 | 04/04/2026 | 8 | NR up to 60 | $9,790.00 | Wagga | 1740m | Fast | Nathan Jack | 1:54.0 | 2 |
| 8.6L | $19.00 |
| 2/5 | 05/03/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Shepparton | 2190m | Mel Thackeray | 0 |
| 3L | $0.00 |