Shepparton Race 1 - Neatline Homes Trot
STARLIGHT RED (5) had been about the mark in recent runs before the latest appearance when she scored by 1.3 metres over 2160m at Echuca. Her last-start form is good enough to put her right in the finish. THE CHOOK (7) was in the money two runs back before a good performance at her latest appearance over 2150m at Bendigo, beaten 4 metres into second after being handy in the run. Finds a nice race and can find winning form. AT THE DISTANCE (9) didn't do a bad job when fifth over 2180m at Kilmore last time out. Top-three candidate. WHATS THE TEA (10) is also in contention although the draw makes his job a bit tougher.

Driver: Gary Pekin
Stats
Comments
Well beaten last start by Starlight Red, who she meets again; when 55 metres ninth at Echuca over 2160m in a race on July 7. This looks a far sterner task.
Last Starts 6 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9/10 | 07/07/2026 | 8 | NR up to 45 | $5,000.00 | Echuca | 2160m | Neutral | Gary Pekin | 2:03.6 | 3 |
| 55.6L | $81.00 |
| 5/6 | 29/06/2026 | 12 | NR up to 37 | $4,000.00 | Maryborough | 2190m | Neutral | Gary Pekin | 2:04.6 | 4 |
| 7.2L | $6.50 |
| 4/10 | 17/06/2026 | 15 | NR up to 36 | $4,000.00 | Maryborough | 1690m | Neutral | Gary Pekin | 2:03.2 | 1 |
| 5.6L | $18.00 |
| 1/4 | 07/06/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Kyabram | 2130m | Gary Pekin | 0 |
| 10L | $0.00 | ||
| 5/7 | 02/06/2026 | 7 | 0-1 WIN | $6,000.00 | Shepparton | 1690m | W | Gary Pekin | 2:02.9 | 1 |
| 24.8L | $15.00 |
| 7/9 | 26/05/2026 | 6 | 0-1 WIN | $6,000.00 | Shepparton | 2190m | Neutral | Gary Pekin | 2:01.9 | 1 |
| 62.0L | $61.00 |
| 4/8 | 20/05/2026 | 8 | NR up to 37 | $4,000.00 | Bendigo | 2150m | Neutral | Gary Pekin | 2:04.7 | 5 |
| 7.9L | $9.00 |
| 1/4 | 18/02/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Echuca | 2130m | G C Pekin | 0 |
| 15L | $0.00 |

Driver: Doc Wilson
Stats
Comments
Last start 8th (Fr5) over 2160m at Echuca, at the bell was 7th-13 beaten 19 m by Starlight Red (2:45.90) on July 7 at $12. Before that, 4th (Fr2) over 2190m at this track, at the bell was 4th-10.45 beaten 16 m by Jilliby Topgun (2:47.60) on June 23 at $14. Certainly worth another chance.
Last Starts 6 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/10 | 07/07/2026 | 14 | NR up to 45 | $5,000.00 | Echuca | 2160m | Neutral | Doc Wilson | 2:03.6 | 5 |
| 19.4L | $12.00 |
| 4/8 | 23/06/2026 | 98 | NR up to 45 | $4,000.00 | Shepparton | 2190m | Neutral | Doc Wilson | 2:03.2 | 2 |
| 16.1L | $14.00 |
| 7/8 | 17/03/2026 | 7 | NR up to 49 | $4,000.00 | Shepparton | 1690m | Neutral | Donna Castles | 2:00.2 | 3 |
| 9.6L | $8.50 |
| 2/6 | 10/03/2026 | 10 | NR up to 50 | $6,000.00 | Echuca | 2160m | Neutral | Donna Castles | 2:05.7 | 3 |
| 0.2L | $3.80 |
| 5/11 | 28/02/2026 | 8 | NR up to 55 | $10,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Donna Castles | 1:57.9 | 2 |
| 11.5L | $34.00 |
| 5/11 | 20/02/2026 | 14 | NR up to 55 | $6,000.00 | Bendigo | 1650m | Neutral | Donna Castles | 1:58.7 | 2 |
| 9.9L | $14.00 |
| 3/6 | 05/12/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Shepparton | 2190m | A J Wilson | 0 |
| 20L | $0.00 | ||
| 3/5 | 09/04/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Shepparton | 2190m | D Castles | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 |

Driver: Abby Sanderson
Stats
Comments
Last start 5th (Fr2) over 2180m at Kilmore, at the bell was leading 0.13 beaten 17 m by Money Talks (2:53.50) on July 8 at $7. At the start before good run when 2nd (Fr5) over 2190m after showing early pace at Maryborough was leading by 3.6 at the bell, beaten 1.75 m by Lavengers Boy (2:49.60) on June 29 at $3.20. Bold showing expected again.
Last Starts 5 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/6 | 08/07/2026 | 9 | NR up to 39 | $4,000.00 | Kilmore | 2180m | Neutral | Abby Sanderson | 2:08.1 | 2 |
| 17.8L | $7.00 |
| 2/6 | 29/06/2026 | 5 | NR up to 37 | $4,000.00 | Maryborough | 2190m | Neutral | Abby Sanderson | 2:04.6 | 5 |
| 1.8L | $3.20 |
| 3/9 | 24/06/2026 | 7 | NR up to 37 | $4,000.00 | Bendigo | 2150m | Neutral | Abby Sanderson | 2:02.3 | 4 |
| 3.9L | $8.00 |
| 3/10 | 17/06/2026 | 13 | NR up to 36 | $4,000.00 | Maryborough | 1690m | Neutral | Abby Sanderson | 2:03.2 | 4 |
| 4.2L | $19.00 |
| 5/10 | 04/06/2026 | 4 | NR up to 38 | $4,000.00 | Kilmore | 1690m | W | Abby Sanderson | 2:03.6 | 4 |
| 9.7L | $26.00 |
| 5/10 | 31/05/2026 | 5 | NR up to 45 | $4,000.00 | Maryborough | 2190m | Neutral | Abby Sanderson | 2:01.9 | 3 |
| 49.6L | $41.00 |
| 4/7 | 02/02/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bendigo | 2150m | Abby Sanderson | 0 |
| 50L | $0.00 | ||
| 4/6 | 09/12/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Shepparton | 2190m | Abby Sanderson | 0 |
| 8L | $0.00 |

Driver: Laura Wilson
Stats
Comments
Hard to fault of late. Last start ran on from midfield and won by 1.3 m (Sr1) at Echuca (2:45.90) beating Rastamon in on July 7 at $16 at the bell was 4th-4.4. Can maintain the solid form.
Last Starts 6 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/10 | 07/07/2026 | 14 | NR up to 45 | $5,000.00 | Echuca | 2160m | Neutral | Laura Wilson | 2:03.6 | 1 |
| 1.3L | $16.00 |
| 3/8 | 23/06/2026 | 5 | NR up to 45 | $4,000.00 | Shepparton | 2190m | Neutral | Laura Wilson | 2:03.2 | 1 |
| 12.1L | $9.50 |
| 3/11 | 18/06/2026 | 16 | NR up to 49 | $4,000.00 | Kilmore | 2180m | W | Laura Wilson | 2:05.0 | 3 |
| 10.7L | $9.00 |
| 3/6 | 02/06/2026 | 7 | NR up to 45 | $4,000.00 | Shepparton | 2190m | W | Laura Wilson | 2:03.5 | 2 |
| 8.2L | $9.00 |
| 2/8 | 26/05/2026 | 14 | NR up to 45 | $4,000.00 | Shepparton | 1690m | Neutral | Laura Wilson | 2:02.6 | 2 |
| 4.0L | $5.00 |
| 3/8 | 12/05/2026 | 49 | NR up to 49 | $4,000.00 | Shepparton | 2190m | Neutral | Laura Wilson | 2:01.6 | 2 |
| 9.9L | $51.00 |
| 1/3 | 06/02/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Shepparton | 2190m | Laura Wilson | 0 |
| 0.3L | $0.00 | ||
| 3/5 | 11/01/2022 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Shepparton | 2190m | L Crossland | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 |

Driver: Abby Sanderson
Stats
Comments
Last start 6th (Fr3) over 1690m at Kilmore, at the bell was 4th-5.61 beaten 10 m by Jessicas Story (2:09.60) on July 2 at $16. At the run before 5th (Fr6) over 1720m after being wide early at Melton, at the bell was leading 3.9 beaten 12 m by Jessicas Story (2:07.80) on June 26 at $21. Among the better chances.
Last Starts 11 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/10 | 02/07/2026 | 6 | NR up to 49 | $5,000.00 | Kilmore | 1690m | Neutral | Neil Mccallum | 2:03.4 | 3 |
| 10.5L | $16.00 |
| 5/12 | 26/06/2026 | 8 | NR up to 45 | $4,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | D K Douglas | 1:59.6 | 6 |
| 12.2L | $21.00 |
| 4/11 | 18/06/2026 | 8 | NR up to 49 | $4,000.00 | Kilmore | 2180m | W | Abby Sanderson | 2:05.0 | 5 |
| 14.7L | $13.00 |
| 7/12 | 10/06/2026 | 6 | NR up to 49 | $4,000.00 | Bendigo | 2150m | Neutral | Ellen Tormey | 2:01.1 | 2 |
| 27.3L | $7.50 |
| 6/12 | 04/06/2026 | 6 | NR 43 to 47 | $4,000.00 | Kilmore | 2180m | W | Ellen Tormey | 2:06.5 | 4 |
| 11.7L | $14.00 |
| 4/11 | 29/05/2026 | 8 | NR up to 49 | $4,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | D K Douglas | 2:00.8 | 4 |
| 5.5L | $16.00 |
| 1/7 | 19/02/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Shepparton | 2190m | Abby Sanderson | 0 |
| 0.2L | $0.00 | ||
| 1/6 | 09/12/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Shepparton | 2190m | Kylie Sugars | 0 |
| 8L | $0.00 |

Driver: Alex Ashwood
Stats
Comments
Two back was beaten by 6 m finishing third behind Deep Love at Maryborough over 2190m on June 17 at $9.50. Then a handy effort when beaten by 4 m finishing second behind Little Miss Morgan at Bendigo over 2150m on July 1 at $51. Going along well. Leading chance again.
Last Starts 12 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/10 | 01/07/2026 | 14 | NR 50 to 55 | $6,000.00 | Bendigo | 2150m | R | Alex Ashwood | 2:03.6 | 2 |
| 4.2L | $51.00 |
| 3/6 | 17/06/2026 | 84 | NR 47 to 51 | $6,000.00 | Maryborough | 2190m | Neutral | Alex Ashwood | 2:01.4 | 1 |
| 6.1L | $9.50 |
| 10/10 | 25/03/2026 | 9 | NR up to 49 | $4,000.00 | Bendigo | 2150m | Neutral | Alex Ashwood | 2:01.3 | 1 |
| 34.3L | $3.00 |
| 3/10 | 16/03/2026 | 12 | NR 45 to 50 | $4,000.00 | Maryborough | 1690m | Neutral | Alex Ashwood | 1:59.4 | 7 |
| 4.8L | $14.00 |
| 7/11 | 04/03/2026 | 21 | NR 48 to 52 | $6,000.00 | Bendigo | 2150m | Neutral | Alex Ashwood | 2:01.3 | 1 |
| 11.4L | $19.00 |
| 3/9 | 11/02/2026 | 14 | NR up to 50 | $6,000.00 | Maryborough | 2190m | Neutral | Jordan Leedham | 2:05.7 | 4 |
| 6.2L | $7.50 |
| 3/7 | 12/01/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bendigo | 2150m | D L Marshall | 0 |
| 9L | $0.00 | ||
| 3/8 | 20/10/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bendigo | 2150m | D L Marshall | 0 |
| 3L | $0.00 |

Driver: Donna Castles
Stats
Comments
Last start 5th (Sr4) over 2160m at Echuca was 6th-12.1 at the bell, beaten 5.5 m by Starlight Red (2:45.90) on July 7 at $8.50. At the run before solid effort despite getting well back, when 2nd (Fr5) over 2190m at this track was 5th-10.58 at the bell, beaten 6 m by Jilliby Topgun (2:47.60) on June 23 at $12. Will be in the finish if he finds his best.
Last Starts 6 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/10 | 07/07/2026 | 14 | NR up to 45 | $5,000.00 | Echuca | 2160m | Neutral | Donna Castles | 2:03.6 | 4 |
| 5.4L | $8.50 |
| 2/8 | 23/06/2026 | 21 | NR up to 45 | $4,000.00 | Shepparton | 2190m | Neutral | Donna Castles | 2:03.2 | 5 |
| 6.6L | $12.00 |
| 4/6 | 02/06/2026 | 7 | NR up to 45 | $4,000.00 | Shepparton | 2190m | W | Michael Bellman | 2:03.5 | 3 |
| 37.3L | $3.30 |
| 1/8 | 26/05/2026 | 42 | NR up to 45 | $4,000.00 | Shepparton | 1690m | Neutral | Donna Castles | 2:02.6 | 5 |
| 4.0L | $6.50 |
| 6/8 | 14/04/2026 | 9 | NR up to 50 | $6,000.00 | Shepparton | 2190m | Neutral | Doc Wilson | 2:04.6 | 3 |
| 4.5L | $34.00 |
| 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 |
| 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: Chris Alford
Stats
Comments
Last start 5th (Fr3) over 2180m at Kilmore, beaten 20 m by Met With A Shrug (2:49.00) on July 8 at $6. The start before 6th (Fr6) over 2240m after racing wide at Melton, beaten 25 m by Spirited Lass (2:50.10) on June 26 at $15. A return to form is on the cards.
Last Starts 5 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/8 | 08/07/2026 | 12 | NR up to 49 | $5,000.00 | Kilmore | 2180m | Neutral | Chris Alford | 2:04.7 | 3 |
| 20.2L | $6.00 |
| 6/9 | 26/06/2026 | 12 | NR 45 to 50 | $6,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Chris Alford | 2:02.2 | 6 |
| 26.9L | $15.00 |
| 5/8 | 14/06/2026 | 3 | NR up to 49 | $4,000.00 | Cranbourne | 1609m | Neutral | James Herbertson | 2:00.3 | 2 |
| 17.8L | $2.60 |
| 1/8 | 11/06/2026 | 7 | NR 44 to 48 | $4,000.00 | Ballarat | 1710m | Neutral | Chris Alford | 2:01.2 | 3 |
| 0.3L | $3.90 |
| 3/12 | 04/06/2026 | 6 | NR 43 to 47 | $4,000.00 | Kilmore | 2180m | W | Chris Alford | 2:06.5 | 3 |
| 6.1L | $4.20 |
| 7/11 | 29/05/2026 | 12 | NR up to 49 | $4,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Chris Alford | 2:00.8 | 1 |
| 14.3L | $3.50 |
| 4/5 | 11/09/2023 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bendigo | 2150m | R A Graham | 0 |
| 3L | $0.00 | ||
| 2/3 | 04/09/2023 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bendigo | 2150m | R A Graham | 0 |
| 10L | $0.00 |

Driver: James Herbertson
Stats
Comments
Last start raced just off the speed and boxed on; won by 3.5 m as favourite (Fr6) at Melton (2:53.30) beating Heart Of Graceland in on July 10 at $2 at the bell was 2nd-3. Winning prospects.
Last Starts 3 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/6 | 10/07/2026 | 5 | NR up to 45 | $5,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | James Herbertson | 2:04.5 | 6 |
| 3.4L | $2.00 |
| 2/6 | 05/07/2026 | 9 | NR up to 45 | $5,000.00 | Cranbourne | 2080m | Neutral | Chris Alford | 2:01.3 | 1 |
| 5.3L | $26.00 |
| 11/12 | 26/06/2026 | 13 | NR up to 45 | $4,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Josh Duggan | 1:59.6 | 2 |
| 87.2L | $34.00 |
| 12/12 | 13/06/2026 | 3 | 0W/15 0K stake | $15,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | James Herbertson | 1:59.3 | 5 |
| 48.5L | $101.00 |
| 6/12 | 10/06/2026 | 6 | NR up to 49 | $4,000.00 | Bendigo | 2150m | Neutral | James Herbertson | 2:01.1 | 5 |
| 25.1L | $13.00 |
| 4/12 | 04/06/2026 | 7 | NR 43 to 47 | $4,000.00 | Kilmore | 2180m | W | James Herbertson | 2:06.5 | 1 |
| 6.9L | $8.50 |
| 2/9 | 28/05/2026 | 7 | NR up to 50 | $6,000.00 | Ballarat | 2200m | Neutral | James Herbertson | 2:02.6 | 5 |
| 8.3L | $6.00 |
| 6/7 | 17/03/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bendigo | 2150m | Ross Graham | 0 |
| 1L | $0.00 | ||
| 6/7 | 19/12/2022 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bendigo | 2150m | R A Graham | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 |

Driver: Sean O'Sullivan
Stats
Comments
Didn't do much at the last run, 7th (Fr1) over 2160m at Echuca well beaten by Jackies Gift (2:43.20) on July 7 at $34. Before that was well beaten after breaking at Menangle on June 9. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/8 | 07/07/2026 | 28 | NR up to 59 | $6,000.00 | Echuca | 2160m | Neutral | S J P O'sullivan | 2:01.6 | 1 |
| 164.6L | $34.00 |
| 2/5 | 29/06/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bendigo | 2150m | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 | |||
| 13/13 | 09/06/2026 | 294 | No NR | $9,800.00 | Menangle | 2300m | Fast | Jye Coney | 1:59.8 | 0 |
| 337.3L | $18.00 |
| 6/6 | 03/06/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Good | Cameron Hart | 0 |
| 64.2L | $0.00 | |
| 9/10 | 19/08/2025 | 7 | NR up to 55 | $9,120.00 | Albion Park | 2138m | Neutral | Matt Crone | 2:00.3 | 0 |
| 38.3L | $61.00 |
| 6/10 | 12/08/2025 | 7 | NR up to 55 | $9,120.00 | Albion Park | 2138m | Neutral | Angus Garrard | 2:02.6 | 0 |
| 12.0L | $19.00 |
| 8/11 | 05/08/2025 | 14 | NR up to 55 | $9,120.00 | Albion Park | 2138m | Neutral | G J Crone | 2:01.3 | 0 |
| 61.0L | $126.00 |
| 7/10 | 22/07/2025 | 49 | NR up to 55 | $9,120.00 | Albion Park | 2138m | Neutral | Angus Garrard | 2:00.6 | 0 |
| 49.4L | $19.00 |