Shepparton Race 8 - Neatline Trot
FRITSCH (6) was returning from a spell last time out when he made up plenty of ground to finish third a week-and-a-half ago over 1690m at Kilmore. Leading hope in a similar assignment. SKYVALLEY BOY (7) stayed out of the early speed battle from a wide gate on the front line last start and failed to make an impact, finishing 285 metres from the winner in eighth at Cranbourne over 2080m. Interesting to see what unfolds from this wide draw. Stepping up a level this time but on his best form he is capable of taking this out. KITTY CASH (4) was out of the money two starts ago then things went amiss last start when she copped a check, broke, and finished a distant fourth over 2080m at Cranbourne. Live chance in a similar assignment. AMIRA (3) is a big chance after debuting with a solid win last time out over 1690m at Kilmore.

Driver: Nathan Jack
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Began her campaign last start running 8th (Fr3) over 2190m at this track well beaten by Jilliby Topgun (2:47.60) on June 23 at $101. Needs to lift.
Last Starts 34 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/8 | 23/06/2026 | 315 | NR up to 45 | $4,000.00 | Shepparton | 2190m | Neutral | Nathan Jack | 2:03.2 | 3 |
| 202.7L | $101.00 |
| 6/6 | 21/05/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Cobram | 2170m | N Jack | 0 |
| 62.3L | $0.00 | ||
| 9/10 | 12/08/2025 | 14 | NR up to 49 | $7,000.00 | Shepparton | 2190m | Neutral | Corey O'donoghue | 2:01.2 | 1 |
| 104.3L | $151.00 |
| 10/11 | 29/07/2025 | 7 | NR 40 to 49 | $4,000.00 | Shepparton | 2190m | Neutral | James Herbertson | 2:00.5 | 4 |
| 76.8L | $34.00 |
| 6/12 | 22/07/2025 | 14 | NR up to 47 | $4,000.00 | Shepparton | 1690m | W | Mark Pitt | 2:00.6 | 6 |
| 23.1L | $81.00 |
| 9/9 | 08/07/2025 | 7 | 0-1 WIN | $6,000.00 | Echuca | 2160m | Neutral | Mark Pitt | 2:04.9 | 2 |
| 121.3L | $18.00 |
| 3/8 | 01/07/2025 | 7 | NR up to 45 | $4,000.00 | Shepparton | 2190m | Neutral | Mark Pitt | 2:05.2 | 6 |
| 3.2L | $26.00 |
| 4/6 | 20/02/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Shepparton | 2190m | Mark Pitt | 0 |
| 12L | $0.00 |

Driver: Daniel Mannix
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Last start 2nd (Fr5) over 1690m after showing early pace at Kilmore was 2nd-4.54 at the bell, beaten 2.5 m by Kyvalley Jenny (2:06.60) on July 22 at $13. Two runs back 7th (Fr2) over 2180m at Kilmore beaten 30 m by Met With A Shrug (2:49.00) on July 8 at $34. Found a few ahead of him.
Last Starts 1 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/7 | 26/07/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Echuca | 2160m | Good | Daniel Mannix | 0 |
| 3L | $0.00 | |
| 2/9 | 22/07/2026 | 14 | NR 40 to 45 | $5,000.00 | Kilmore | 1690m | Neutral | Ashley Manton | 2:00.5 | 5 |
| 2.5L | $13.00 |
| 7/8 | 08/07/2026 | 6 | NR up to 49 | $5,000.00 | Kilmore | 2180m | Neutral | Ashley Manton | 2:04.7 | 2 |
| 30.3L | $34.00 |
| 10/10 | 02/07/2026 | 8 | NR up to 49 | $5,000.00 | Kilmore | 1690m | Neutral | Daniel Mannix | 2:03.4 | 6 |
| 20.7L | $151.00 |
| 6/9 | 24/06/2026 | 20 | 1-3 WINs | $6,000.00 | Bendigo | 2150m | Neutral | Ashley Manton | 2:01.1 | 1 |
| 15.9L | $101.00 |
| 1/3 | 15/06/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bendigo | 2150m | Ashley Manton | 0 |
| 16L | $0.00 | ||
| 8/12 | 04/06/2026 | 4 | NR 43 to 47 | $4,000.00 | Kilmore | 2180m | W | Ashley Manton | 2:06.5 | 7 |
| 74.4L | $81.00 |
| 8/9 | 31/05/2026 | 25 | NR 46 to 51 | $6,000.00 | Maryborough | 1690m | Neutral | Ellen Tormey | 1:57.6 | 3 |
| 65.6L | $71.00 |
| 2/3 | 19/05/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Kilmore | 1690m | Daniel Mannix | 0 |
| 0.2L | $0.00 |

Driver: Doc Wilson
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Won on debut raced just off the speed and boxed on; won by a nose (Fr2) at Kilmore (2:14.00) beating War Dan Phoenix in 3yo on July 16 at $7.50 at the bell was 2nd-6.43. Likely improver from a low draw.
Last Starts 11 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/5 | 16/07/2026 | - | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Kilmore | 1690m | Neutral | Doc Wilson | 2:07.6 | 2 |
| 0.1L | $7.50 |
| 4/6 | 25/06/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Shepparton | 1690m | Doc Wilson | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 | ||
| 3/4 | 07/06/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Kyabram | 2130m | Doc Wilson | 0 |
| 20L | $0.00 |

Driver: Chris Alford
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Won three starts back at Cranbourne over 2080m on June 28. Last start 4th (Fr1) over 2080m after showing early pace at Cranbourne, beaten 50 m by Call Me Jack (2:39.10) on July 19 at $6. This looks a nice assignment so watch for a better run.
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 | 19/07/2026 | 14 | NR up to 59 | $6,000.00 | Cranbourne | 2080m | Neutral | Michael Bellman | 2:03.1 | 1 |
| 49.0L | $6.00 |
| 4/7 | 05/07/2026 | 7 | NR up to 59 | $6,000.00 | Cranbourne | 2080m | Neutral | Chris Alford | 2:01.5 | 7 |
| 11.1L | $3.50 |
| 1/8 | 28/06/2026 | 14 | 0-1 WIN | $6,000.00 | Cranbourne | 2080m | Neutral | Chris Alford | 2:00.7 | 1 |
| 1.2L | $9.00 |
| 5/7 | 14/06/2026 | 10 | NR up to 59 | $7,000.00 | Cranbourne | 2080m | Neutral | Michael Bellman | 2:02.0 | 2 |
| 20.5L | $6.00 |
| 6/10 | 04/06/2026 | 11 | NR 48 to 53 | $6,000.00 | Kilmore | 1690m | W | Michael Bellman | 2:04.1 | 4 |
| 18.8L | $4.20 |
| 2/8 | 24/05/2026 | 16 | 0-1 WIN | $6,000.00 | Cranbourne | 1609m | Neutral | Nathan Jack | 1:58.8 | 6 |
| 1.9L | $2.20 |
| 2/3 | 16/11/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Cranbourne | 1609m | Michael Bellman | 0 |
| 0.3L | $0.00 | ||
| 4/4 | 20/08/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Melton | 2240m | C A Jamieson | 0 |
| 24.5L | $0.00 |

Driver: Corey Bell
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Last start 6th (Fr1) over 2240m after showing early pace at Melton beaten 35 m by Joe Lou (2:52.60) on July 15 at $6.50. Two runs back surrendered the lead and finished 9th (Fr3) over 1690m after showing early speed at Maryborough beaten 70 m by Champagnes (2:06.40) on July 13 at $18. Not keen on his chances in this line-up.
Last Starts 12 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/7 | 15/07/2026 | 2 | NR up to 39 | $4,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Ashley Manton | 2:04.0 | 1 |
| 35.2L | $6.50 |
| 9/10 | 13/07/2026 | 5 | NR up to 49 | $5,000.00 | Maryborough | 1690m | R | Chris Alford | 2:00.3 | 3 |
| 72.1L | $18.00 |
| 2/6 | 08/07/2026 | 6 | NR up to 39 | $4,000.00 | Kilmore | 2180m | Neutral | Ashley Manton | 2:08.1 | 3 |
| 3.0L | $11.00 |
| 7/10 | 02/07/2026 | 36 | NR up to 49 | $5,000.00 | Kilmore | 1690m | Neutral | Ashley Manton | 2:03.4 | 1 |
| 16.7L | $19.00 |
| 2/7 | 27/05/2026 | 47 | NR up to 38 | $4,000.00 | Bendigo | 2150m | W | Ashley Manton | 2:03.3 | 4 |
| 5.3L | $4.20 |
| 2/3 | 19/05/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Kilmore | 2180m | Daniel Mannix | 0 |
| 10L | $0.00 | ||
| 8/11 | 10/04/2026 | 5 | 2-3 WINs | $6,000.00 | Maryborough | 1690m | Neutral | Taylor Youl | 2:00.0 | 5 |
| 30.3L | $151.00 |
| 5/6 | 10/11/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bendigo | 2150m | Daniel Mannix | 0 |
| 8L | $0.00 |

Driver: Kate Gath
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Having his second run back from a spell. Solid effort despite getting well back, when 3rd (Fr6) over 1690m at Kilmore was 4th-8.04 at the bell, beaten 4.5 m by Brother Mountain (2:06.10) on July 16 at $12. Among the main chances again.
Last Starts 11 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/7 | 16/07/2026 | 217 | 0-3 WINs (NR 55) | $6,000.00 | Kilmore | 1690m | Neutral | Jordan Leedham | 2:00.1 | 6 |
| 4.4L | $12.00 |
| 3/4 | 07/07/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Melton | 2240m | Good | Talia Taugge | 0 |
| 14.2L | $0.00 | |
| 3/5 | 30/06/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Melton | 1720m | Good | Kate Gath | 0 |
| 4L | $0.00 | |
| 7/12 | 11/12/2025 | 13 | NR 50 to 55 | $6,000.00 | Kilmore | 1690m | Neutral | Jordan Leedham | 2:01.7 | 7 |
| 24.2L | $26.00 |
| 7/12 | 28/11/2025 | 14 | No NR | $15,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | W | Jordan Leedham | 2:01.3 | 1 |
| 13.5L | $61.00 |
| 7/10 | 14/11/2025 | 21 | No NR | $10,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Jordan Leedham | 2:00.4 | 3 |
| 39.2L | $151.00 |
| 11/12 | 24/10/2025 | 30 | NR 50 to 55 | $6,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Jordan Leedham | 1:57.6 | 3 |
| 22.1L | $34.00 |
| 9/9 | 24/09/2025 | 11 | No NR | $10,000.00 | Bendigo | 1650m | Neutral | Kate Gath | 1:56.8 | 5 |
| 57.0L | $41.00 |

Driver: Ashley Manton
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Last start was well beaten into eighth behind Mista Walker at Cranbourne over 2080m on July 19 at $2. Raced better the start before that with a good run when 2nd (Sr2) over 2150m at Bendigo was 3rd-3.3 at the bell, beaten a head by Banos (2:43.10) in 3yo+ on June 10 at $13. Capable of playing a major role.
Last Starts 8 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/8 | 19/07/2026 | 39 | NR up to 49 | $5,000.00 | Cranbourne | 2080m | Neutral | Ashley Manton | 2:02.4 | 6 |
| 284.6L | $2.00 |
| 2/10 | 10/06/2026 | 10 | 10 0K | $8,000.00 | Bendigo | 2150m | Neutral | Ashley Manton | 2:02.1 | 2 |
| 0.2L | $13.00 |
| 7/9 | 31/05/2026 | 45 | NR 46 to 51 | $6,000.00 | Maryborough | 1690m | Neutral | Brent Thomson | 1:57.6 | 2 |
| 19.7L | $61.00 |
| 5/6 | 21/05/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Cobram | 2170m | B Thomson | 0 |
| 22.3L | $0.00 | ||
| 9/9 | 16/04/2026 | 253 | NR 46 to 50 | $6,000.00 | Kilmore | 1690m | Neutral | Brent Thomson | 2:00.7 | 2 |
| 184.5L | $21.00 |
| 1/2 | 02/04/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Shepparton | 2190m | Addie Duryea | 0 |
| 0.2L | $0.00 | ||
| 12/12 | 06/08/2025 | 21 | NR 50 to 55 | $6,000.00 | Bendigo | 1650m | Neutral | Brent Thomson | 1:58.9 | 3 |
| 135.3L | $101.00 |
| 12/12 | 16/07/2025 | 15 | NR 50 to 54 | $6,000.00 | Bendigo | 1650m | Neutral | Brent Thomson | 1:58.8 | 2 |
| 159.3L | $26.00 |