Shepparton Race 2 - Saddleworld Shepparton 0-1 Ltw Pace
DELIGHTFUL MIKI (2) is back from a break of six-and-a-half months and looks to be right up to the mark following a recent trial win. Will enjoy a nice run from this favourable starting position and is likely to run a big race to kick off this campaign. CRIPPA (9) was responsible for a far better performance last start when he scored by 7 metres over 1690m at Kilmore. Recent effort is good enough to win a race of this calibre. MAJOR EASTWOOD (7) is worth plenty of thought off a last-start win by 1.3 metres at this track over 1690m. Has to be included. FLIGHT LOUTENANT (3) is worth another chance after a last-start ninth over 1690m here a week ago. Ready to peak now third-up from the break.

Driver: James Herbertson
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Last start 5th (Sr1) over 1710m at Ballarat, beaten 35 m by Test Of Fire (2:02.30) on May 28 at $3.60. Before that, 9th (Sr2) over 1609m at Charlton, at the bell was 3rd-3.2 beaten 8 m by Hellava Deal (1:58.30) on May 8 at $8. Draws the pegs and is capable of a better showing.
Last Starts 32 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/8 | 28/05/2026 | 20 | NR 43 to 47 | $4,000.00 | Ballarat | 1710m | Neutral | James Herbertson | 1:55.1 | 1 |
| 34.7L | $3.60 |
| 9/10 | 08/05/2026 | 28 | 0-1 WIN | $6,000.00 | Charlton | 1609m | Neutral | Ryan Sanderson | 1:58.3 | 2 |
| 8.0L | $8.00 |
| 6/11 | 10/04/2026 | 17 | No NR | $14,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | James Herbertson | 1:57.1 | 3 |
| 21.6L | $71.00 |
| 1/11 | 24/03/2026 | 8 | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Shepparton | 1690m | Neutral | James Herbertson | 1:56.4 | 2 |
| 8.4L | $4.00 |
| 4/11 | 16/03/2026 | 12 | 10 0K | $8,000.00 | Maryborough | 2190m | Neutral | James Herbertson | 1:59.2 | 1 |
| 7.8L | $5.50 |
| 4/12 | 04/03/2026 | 16 | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Bendigo | 1650m | Neutral | Ryan Sanderson | 1:56.4 | 1 |
| 3.6L | $34.00 |
| 1/3 | 04/02/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Maryborough | 1690m | James Herbertson | 0 |
| 4L | $0.00 | ||
| 1/5 | 19/01/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bendigo | 1650m | Scott Torney | 0 |
| 4L | $0.00 |

Driver: Ewa Justice
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First up. At the last run she finished 10th (Fr7) over 1650m after racing wide at Bendigo beaten 25 m by Lilstrepo (1:56.60) in M on December 17 at $5.50. Among the leading chances while fresh.
Last Starts 14 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/6 | 15/06/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bendigo | 2150m | Paul Males | 0 |
| 9L | $0.00 | ||
| 10/11 | 17/12/2025 | 12 | NR up to 55 | $6,000.00 | Bendigo | 1650m | Neutral | Ewa Justice | 1:53.7 | 7 |
| 27.4L | $5.50 |
| 7/9 | 05/12/2025 | 13 | No NR | $10,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Ewa Justice | 1:56.5 | 6 |
| 16.1L | $81.00 |
| 8/12 | 22/11/2025 | 7 | No NR | $100,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Ewa Justice | 1:57.4 | 2 |
| 15.6L | $151.00 |
| 6/12 | 15/11/2025 | 8 | No NR | $15,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Ewa Justice | 1:57.3 | 6 |
| 6.6L | $81.00 |
| 5/11 | 07/11/2025 | 20 | No NR | $10,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Fast | Ewa Justice | 1:56.2 | 4 |
| 15.9L | $23.00 |
| 11/12 | 18/10/2025 | 7 | No NR | $150,000.00 | Melton | 2760m | Neutral | Ewa Justice | 1:56.8 | 3 |
| 43.7L | $151.00 |
| 4/5 | 23/06/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bendigo | 2150m | Paul Males | 0 |
| 4L | $0.00 |

Driver: Alex Ashwood
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Comments
Failed to impress last start; 9th (Sr2) over 1690m at this track, beaten 35 m by Postit Lafite (2:01.10) on June 23 at $3. Showed ability the race before when he won by 8 m as favourite after showing early speed, (Fr2) at this track (2:43.80) beating Elliana in on June 9 at $1.35 at the bell was leading 2.81. A big run would not surprise.
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 | 23/06/2026 | 14 | NR 47 to 51 | $6,000.00 | Shepparton | 1690m | Neutral | Alex Ashwood | 1:55.3 | 2 |
| 35.5L | $3.00 |
| 1/11 | 09/06/2026 | 63 | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Shepparton | 2190m | Neutral | Alex Ashwood | 2:00.4 | 2 |
| 8.4L | $1.35 |
| 10/10 | 07/04/2026 | 10 | 2LTW so eligible 3yo+ NR55 | $10,000.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | Rickie Alchin | 1:52.3 | 1 |
| 33.3L | $34.00 |
| 9/10 | 28/03/2026 | 4 | MAIDEN | $15,300.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Fast | Rickie Alchin | 1:56.5 | 1 |
| 34.5L | $3.90 |
| 4/10 | 24/03/2026 | 99 | 0LTW o eligible 3yo+ NR47 | $6,940.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | Rickie Alchin | 1:53.1 | 5 |
| 9.7L | $3.20 |
| 6/10 | 18/03/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Good | Rickie Alchin | 0 |
| 37.3L | $0.00 | |
| 6/9 | 15/12/2025 | 6 | WAlso eligible 3yo+ NR45 | $10,000.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | Rickie Alchin | 1:54.9 | 8 |
| 39.0L | $1.60 |
| 5/10 | 26/11/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Good | Rickie Alchin | 0 |
| 8.4L | $0.00 |

Driver: Charlene Gusman
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Comments
Last start was driven from back in the field when 7th (Fr5) over 1740m at Riverina Paceway, at the bell was 10th-20.9 beaten 12 m by Favoured Grace (2:03.00) in 3yo on June 19 at $12. Two runs back 5th (Fr3) over 1740m after racing wide at Riverina Paceway, at the bell was 4th-5.3 beaten 15 m by Rocky Rocks (2:03.30) in 3yo CG on June 12 at $26. This looks too tough.
Last Starts 10 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/10 | 19/06/2026 | 7 | NR up to 55 | $11,830.00 | Wagga | 1740m | Fast | Charlene Gusman | 1:53.8 | 5 |
| 12.0L | $12.00 |
| 5/10 | 12/06/2026 | 8 | NMT1W/TS | $11,830.00 | Wagga | 1740m | Fast | Charlene Gusman | 1:54.0 | 3 |
| 15.1L | $26.00 |
| 1/12 | 04/06/2026 | 14 | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Kilmore | 2180m | W | Liam Older | 2:02.3 | 1 |
| 11.1L | $17.00 |
| 3/6 | 28/05/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Shepparton | 1690m | Charlene Gusman | 0 |
| 20L | $0.00 | ||
| 5/10 | 21/05/2026 | - | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Kilmore | 2180m | Neutral | Charlene Gusman | 2:02.2 | 5 |
| 28.2L | $17.00 |
| 2/8 | 07/05/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Kilmore | 1690m | Charlene Gusman | 0 |
| 1L | $0.00 |

Driver: Nathan Jack
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Comments
Improved last start with a solid effort when 2nd (Fr3) over 2190m at this track, at the bell was 3rd-3.39 beaten 2.5 m by Pearl Of Philtra (2:41.50) on June 23 at $6.50. Will give a good account.
Last Starts 6 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/6 | 23/06/2026 | 7 | 0-1 WIN | $6,000.00 | Shepparton | 2190m | Neutral | Nathan Jack | 1:58.7 | 3 |
| 2.4L | $6.50 |
| 5/9 | 16/06/2026 | 7 | 0-1 WIN | $6,000.00 | Shepparton | 2190m | Neutral | Nathan Jack | 1:58.6 | 5 |
| 7.4L | $4.00 |
| 2/7 | 09/06/2026 | 7 | 0-3 WINs | $6,000.00 | Shepparton | 1690m | Neutral | Nathan Jack | 1:55.4 | 2 |
| 0.2L | $2.60 |
| 2/8 | 02/06/2026 | 14 | NR 52 to 56 | $6,000.00 | Shepparton | 1690m | W | James Herbertson | 1:58.6 | 1 |
| 2.0L | $3.90 |
| 2/10 | 19/05/2026 | 11 | 0-1 WIN | $6,940.00 | Wagga | 1740m | Fast | James Herbertson | 1:55.5 | 8 |
| 0.2L | $8.00 |
| 1/9 | 08/05/2026 | 12 | MAIDEN | $6,940.00 | Wagga | 1740m | Fast | Michael Day Jr | 1:59.8 | 4 |
| 4.6L | $1.65 |
| 2/5 | 16/03/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Young | 1720m | Good | Michael Day Jr | 0 |
| 5L | $0.00 | |
| 4/4 | 28/10/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Young | 1720m | Good | M J Day | 0 |
| 6L | $0.00 |

Driver: Leigh Sutton
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Last start tracked on the speed and boxed on steadily; won by 1.3 m when quickly away, (Fr1) at this track (2:02.70) beating The Trawler in on June 23 at $3.40 at the bell was 3rd-4.27. Can go back-to-back without surprising.
Last Starts 6 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/11 | 23/06/2026 | 7 | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Shepparton | 1690m | Neutral | Leigh Sutton | 1:56.8 | 1 |
| 1.3L | $3.40 |
| 3/10 | 16/06/2026 | 16 | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Shepparton | 1690m | Neutral | Leigh Sutton | 1:57.4 | 4 |
| 5.0L | $8.50 |
| 6/9 | 31/05/2026 | 11 | No NR | $14,000.00 | Maryborough | 1690m | Neutral | Kylie Sugars | 1:52.8 | 2 |
| 35.8L | $81.00 |
| 5/7 | 20/05/2026 | 8 | , 100K | $8,000.00 | Bendigo | 1650m | Neutral | Kylie Sugars | 1:55.7 | 5 |
| 22.9L | $31.00 |
| 2/7 | 12/05/2026 | 9 | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Shepparton | 2190m | Neutral | Kylie Sugars | 2:01.3 | 6 |
| 0.1L | $9.00 |
| 7/12 | 03/05/2026 | 9 | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Shepparton | 2190m | Soft | Kylie Sugars | 2:00.4 | 6 |
| 15.2L | $101.00 |
| 2/5 | 19/03/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Shepparton | 1690m | Kylie Sugars | 0 |
| 0.2L | $0.00 | ||
| 4/5 | 05/03/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Shepparton | 2190m | Kylie Sugars | 0 |
| 10L | $0.00 |

Driver: Tasmyn Potter
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Last start broke in score up and was out of position at the start 9th (Sr1) over 2190m at this track well beaten by Sriracha (2:41.40) on June 16 at $34. Two runs back was well back in the run when 3rd (Fr6) over 1790m at Warragul, at the bell was 8th-12.4 beaten 2.5 m by Gallico (2:13.50) on June 8 at $9. Others rate better.
Last Starts 13 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9/9 | 16/06/2026 | 8 | 0-1 WIN | $6,000.00 | Shepparton | 2190m | Neutral | Tasmyn Potter | 1:58.6 | 1 |
| 141.2L | $34.00 |
| 3/8 | 08/06/2026 | 22 | NR up to 49 | $6,000.00 | Warragul | 1790m | Neutral | Tasmyn Potter | 2:00.0 | 6 |
| 2.6L | $9.00 |
| 1/8 | 17/05/2026 | 9 | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Cranbourne | 1609m | Neutral | James Herbertson | 1:55.8 | 1 |
| 1.2L | $2.60 |
| 6/11 | 08/05/2026 | 8 | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Geelong | 2100m | Neutral | Jordan Leedham | 1:59.9 | 5 |
| 12.6L | $4.80 |
| 3/12 | 30/04/2026 | 67 | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Ballarat | 1710m | Neutral | Jack Laugher | 1:58.4 | 5 |
| 7.5L | $19.00 |
| 2/7 | 21/04/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Melton | 2240m | Good | Jordan Leedham | 0 |
| 0.1L | $0.00 | |
| 9/10 | 22/02/2026 | 20 | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Cranbourne | 2080m | W | Alex Ashwood | 2:02.2 | 2 |
| 61.9L | $2.10 |
| 3/5 | 10/02/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Melton | 2240m | Good | Grant Dixon | 0 |
| 8.4L | $0.00 |

Driver: Jack Laugher
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Last start won by 7 m as favourite (Sr1) at Kilmore (2:06.40) beating Gozo Sweet in on June 18 at $1.50 at the bell was 2nd-3.88. Looks very hard to beat again.
Last Starts 11 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/8 | 18/06/2026 | 7 | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Kilmore | 1690m | W | Jack Laugher | 2:00.4 | 1 |
| 7.6L | $1.50 |
| 6/8 | 11/06/2026 | 97 | No NR | $20,000.00 | Ballarat | 1710m | Neutral | Jack Laugher | 1:54.7 | 6 |
| 25.4L | $71.00 |
| 2/7 | 02/06/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Melton | 1720m | Good | James Herbertson | 0 |
| 20.3L | $0.00 | |
| 3/7 | 06/03/2026 | 9 | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | James Herbertson | 1:55.7 | 4 |
| 9.6L | $3.20 |
| 2/9 | 25/02/2026 | - | 0-1 WIN | $6,000.00 | Maryborough | 1690m | Neutral | James Herbertson | 2:01.7 | 6 |
| 2.1L | $2.40 |
| 1/5 | 09/02/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bendigo | 1650m | Mick Carbone | 0 |
| 30L | $0.00 |