Shepparton Race 3 - Vhrc 3yo Pace
DECODE (4) resumes from a spell of five-and-a-half months after closing off last campaign in good form, the last run being a solid second over 2180m at Terang. A nice draw on the front line should ensure a cosy run. Expecting a bright start to the campaign. ALOT LIKE JEANNIE (9) impressed when fresh from a spell last time out when successful over 1609m at Cranbourne on August 2, getting home by 3 metres. Meets a comparable field so she can certainly make it two on the bounce this time in work. DUSTY PHILTRA (6) is in the mix following a fifth at his most recent appearance over 1690m at this track. THE TRAWLER (2) disappointed last time when eighth over 1740m at Riverina Paceway. Can bounce back.

Driver: Jason Turnbull
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Last start 9th (Sr1) over 1660m at Parkes, beaten 60 m by Tommy Time (2:01.50) in 3yo on July 31 at $23. Two runs back won by 1.1 m as favourite (Fr2) at Parkes (2:03.40) beating Rosies Dragon in 3yo on July 24 at $2.30 at the bell was leading 0.8. Not keen on his chances in this line-up.
Last Starts 10 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9/10 | 31/07/2026 | 7 | NMT1W/TS | $11,830.00 | Parkes | 1660m | Fast | Jason Turnbull | 1:57.7 | 1 |
| 58.1L | $23.00 |
| 1/9 | 24/07/2026 | 9 | Colts Geldings MAIDEN | $11,830.00 | Parkes | 1660m | Fast | Jason Turnbull | 1:59.6 | 2 |
| 1.1L | $2.30 |
| 8/9 | 15/07/2026 | 239 | NR up to 58 | $11,830.00 | Bathurst | 1730m | Fast | Jason Turnbull | 1:59.1 | 1 |
| 7.4L | $81.00 |
| 4/6 | 06/07/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bathurst | 1730m | Jason Turnbull | 0 |
| 11.8L | $0.00 | ||
| 4/7 | 29/06/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bathurst | 1730m | Good | Jason Turnbull | 0 |
| 28.6L | $0.00 | |
| 10/11 | 18/11/2025 | 9 | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Shepparton | 2190m | Neutral | A L Turnbull | 1:59.1 | 2 |
| 129.0L | $7.00 |
| 3/8 | 09/11/2025 | 12 | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | St Arnaud | 1740m | Neutral | Leigh Sutton | 1:58.8 | 3 |
| 10.0L | $5.50 |
| 7/10 | 28/10/2025 | 13 | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Bendigo | 1650m | Neutral | A L Turnbull | 1:52.8 | 6 |
| 25.1L | $126.00 |

Driver: Liam Older
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Last start 8th (Fr3) over 1740m after being wide early at Riverina Paceway, beaten 20 m by Covered In Gold (2:03.50) in 3yo on July 24 at $4.60. Before that, 4th (Fr2) over 1740m at Riverina Paceway, at the bell was 4th-5.5 beaten 2.75 m by Neptunite (2:03.30) in 3yo on July 17 at $18. This looks a nice assignment so watch for a better run.
Last Starts 17 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/9 | 24/07/2026 | 7 | NMT2Ws/TS | $11,830.00 | Wagga | 1740m | Fast | Peter Mcrae | 1:54.2 | 3 |
| 20.7L | $4.60 |
| 4/9 | 17/07/2026 | 17 | NR up to 60 | $15,300.00 | Wagga | 1740m | Fast | Liam Older | 1:54.1 | 2 |
| 2.8L | $18.00 |
| 1/7 | 30/06/2026 | 7 | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Shepparton | 2190m | W | Liam Older | 2:01.9 | 4 |
| 2.5L | $1.65 |
| 2/11 | 23/06/2026 | 159 | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Shepparton | 1690m | Neutral | Liam Older | 1:56.8 | 5 |
| 1.3L | $9.50 |
| 2/6 | 15/06/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bendigo | 2150m | Liam Older | 0 |
| 9L | $0.00 | ||
| 8/8 | 15/01/2026 | 3 | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Kilmore | 2180m | Neutral | Jordan Leedham | 2:02.5 | 5 |
| 70.3L | $4.00 |
| 10/10 | 12/01/2026 | 15 | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Maryborough | 1690m | Neutral | Jordan Leedham | 1:54.4 | 6 |
| 65.8L | $19.00 |
| 3/5 | 22/12/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bendigo | 2150m | Ryan Sanderson | 0 |
| 20L | $0.00 |

Driver: Chris Svanosio
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Returns after five-and-a-half months in the paddock. Finished off last preparation when beaten by 3 m finishing second behind Pretty Basic at Terang over 2180m on March 2 at $1.07. Among the leading chances.
Last Starts 6 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/7 | 04/08/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Melton | 2240m | Slow | Chris Svanosio | 0 |
| 8L | $0.00 | |
| 1/3 | 28/07/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Melton | 1720m | Good | Chris Svanosio | 0 |
| 0.1L | $0.00 | |
| 1/5 | 21/07/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Kilmore | 2180m | Good | Ross Payne | 0 |
| 8L | $0.00 | |
| 2/7 | 02/03/2026 | 7 | 0-1 WIN | $6,000.00 | Terang | 2180m | Neutral | Xavier O'connor | 2:01.1 | 6 |
| 3.0L | $1.07 |
| 1/12 | 23/02/2026 | 10 | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Hamilton | 2160m | Neutral | Xavier O'connor | 1:55.7 | 5 |
| 26.2L | $34.00 |
| 2/8 | 13/02/2026 | - | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Terang | 2180m | Neutral | Xavier O'connor | 2:01.7 | 2 |
| 0.3L | $17.00 |

Driver: Jackie Barker
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Last start 6th (Fr4) over 1720m at Melton beaten 60 m by The Last Trip (1:59.40) in 3yo+ on August 1 at $19. Two runs back tracked on the speed and boxed on steadily; won by 1.3 m (Fr5) at Maryborough (2:07.00) beating Don Crunch in 3yo+ on July 13 at $3.20 at the bell was 2nd-0.8. Facing a tough assignment this time around.
Last Starts 9 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/10 | 01/08/2026 | 19 | No NR | $14,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Nathan Jack | 1:51.8 | 4 |
| 61.9L | $19.00 |
| 1/10 | 13/07/2026 | 19 | 10 0K | $8,000.00 | Maryborough | 1690m | R | Jackie Barker | 2:01.0 | 5 |
| 1.3L | $3.20 |
| 2/10 | 24/06/2026 | 45 | 0-1 WIN | $6,000.00 | Bendigo | 2150m | Neutral | Jackie Barker | 1:58.5 | 4 |
| 4.0L | $23.00 |
| 3/5 | 14/06/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Maryborough | 2190m | T F Patching | 0 |
| 5L | $0.00 | ||
| 7/7 | 10/05/2026 | 7 | NR 52 to 56 | $6,000.00 | Ouyen | 2040m | Neutral | Jackie Barker | 1:59.5 | 1 |
| 11.9L | $4.40 |
| 1/12 | 03/05/2026 | 332 | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Shepparton | 2190m | Soft | Jackie Barker | 2:00.4 | 2 |
| 1.2L | $34.00 |
| 4/6 | 27/04/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bendigo | 2150m | T F Patching | 0 |
| 4L | $0.00 | ||
| 5/8 | 05/06/2025 | - | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Ballarat | 1710m | Neutral | Kerryn Manning | 1:56.7 | 1 |
| 17.0L | $51.00 |

Driver: James Herbertson
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Last start 5th (Fr2) over 1690m at this track, at the bell was 2nd-0.83 beaten 13 m by Our Sweet Jeannie (2:01.50) in 3yo on July 14 at $1.35. Before that, a good run despite getting well back, when 2nd (Fr6) over 1740m at Riverina Paceway was 5th-9.6 at the bell, beaten a head by Set Play (2:04.70) on July 3 at $2.15. Better than that; major player.
Last Starts 27 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/6 | 14/07/2026 | 11 | NR up to 59 | $6,000.00 | Shepparton | 1690m | Neutral | James Herbertson | 1:55.7 | 2 |
| 13.1L | $1.35 |
| 2/10 | 03/07/2026 | 17 | 3YO | $11,830.00 | Wagga | 1740m | Fast | Will Rixon | 1:55.3 | 6 |
| 0.2L | $2.15 |
| 2/7 | 16/06/2026 | 10 | 0-3 WINs | $6,000.00 | Shepparton | 2190m | Neutral | James Herbertson | 2:00.1 | 5 |
| 0.1L | $1.35 |
| 5/7 | 06/06/2026 | 10 | No NR | $15,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Kerryn Manning | 1:55.2 | 1 |
| 21.8L | $81.00 |
| 4/12 | 27/05/2026 | 22 | NR 52 to 56 | $6,000.00 | Bendigo | 1650m | W | James Herbertson | 1:53.4 | 6 |
| 5.2L | $4.00 |
| 1/9 | 05/05/2026 | 7 | 0-1 LTW | $6,000.00 | Shepparton | 1690m | Neutral | James Herbertson | 1:56.7 | 7 |
| 0.2L | $2.00 |
| 2/8 | 09/04/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Shepparton | 2190m | M F Blackmore | 0 |
| 4L | $0.00 | ||
| 2/6 | 19/03/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Shepparton | 2190m | M F Blackmore | 0 |
| 2L | $0.00 |

Driver: Nathan Jack
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Won three starts back at this track over 2190m on June 23. Last time out was driven from back in the field when 4th (Fr4) over 1690m at this track was 5th-7.79 at the bell, beaten 12 m by Our Sweet Jeannie (2:01.50) in 3yo on July 14 at $23. Bold showing expected.
Last Starts 27 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/6 | 14/07/2026 | 7 | NR up to 59 | $6,000.00 | Shepparton | 1690m | Neutral | Nathan Jack | 1:55.7 | 4 |
| 12.5L | $23.00 |
| 7/7 | 07/07/2026 | 14 | NR 56 to 64 | $7,000.00 | Echuca | 2160m | Neutral | James Herbertson | 1:58.0 | 1 |
| 17.3L | $4.60 |
| 1/6 | 23/06/2026 | 63 | 0-1 WIN | $6,000.00 | Shepparton | 2190m | Neutral | James Herbertson | 1:58.7 | 4 |
| 2.4L | $6.50 |
| 2/4 | 11/06/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Shepparton | 2190m | Nathan Jack | 0 |
| 20L | $0.00 | ||
| 7/7 | 21/04/2026 | 16 | 0-2 WINs | $6,000.00 | Shepparton | 2190m | Neutral | Mark Pitt | 2:00.0 | 3 |
| 34.8L | $9.50 |
| 1/9 | 05/04/2026 | - | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Echuca | 1755m | Neutral | James Herbertson | 1:58.5 | 6 |
| 0.2L | $2.00 |
| 2/7 | 23/03/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bendigo | 2150m | S J P O'sullivan | 0 |
| 1L | $0.00 |

Driver: Tasmyn Potter
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Last start was well back in the run when 4th (Fr7) over 1740m at Riverina Paceway, beaten 8 m by Elector (2:01.60) in 3yo on July 31 at $15. At his previous start 5th (Sr1) over 2180m at Kilmore was 10th-15.88 at the bell, beaten 13 m by Mason Jolie (2:39.20) on July 22 at $7.50. Expecting a better run this time.
Last Starts 10 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/8 | 31/07/2026 | 9 | NR up to 58 | $11,830.00 | Wagga | 1740m | Fast | Tasmyn Potter | 1:52.5 | 7 |
| 8.2L | $15.00 |
| 5/10 | 22/07/2026 | 8 | NR 50 to 55 | $6,000.00 | Kilmore | 2180m | Neutral | Tasmyn Potter | 1:57.5 | 1 |
| 13.7L | $7.50 |
| 2/6 | 14/07/2026 | 4 | NR up to 59 | $6,000.00 | Shepparton | 1690m | Neutral | Tasmyn Potter | 1:55.7 | 6 |
| 5.9L | $12.00 |
| 5/9 | 10/07/2026 | 17 | NR up to 57 | $9,790.00 | Wagga | 1740m | Fast | Tasmyn Potter | 1:54.3 | 6 |
| 2.1L | $34.00 |
| 4/9 | 23/06/2026 | 10 | NR 52 to 56 | $6,000.00 | Shepparton | 1690m | Neutral | Tasmyn Potter | 1:57.0 | 3 |
| 2.2L | $6.50 |
| 7/7 | 13/06/2026 | 14 | NR up to 59 | $8,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Tasmyn Potter | 1:55.7 | 5 |
| 43.6L | $61.00 |
| 3/6 | 19/02/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Shepparton | 2190m | Tasmyn Potter | 0 |
| 1.3L | $0.00 | ||
| 3/4 | 11/09/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Cobram | 2170m | Leigh Sutton | 0 |
| 7L | $0.00 |

Driver: Damian Wilson
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Carried through her consistent form from last preparation when first-up last start. Returned to racing with a won by 3 m as favourite when quickly away, (Fr4) at Cranbourne (1:57.90) beating Cyclone Jenni in on August 2 at $2.15 at the bell was leading 0.2 Before going for a spell win at this track over 2190m. Leading contender.
Last Starts 8 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/7 | 02/08/2026 | 75 | 0-2 WINs | $7,000.00 | Cranbourne | 1609m | Neutral | Damian Wilson | 1:57.9 | 4 |
| 3.1L | $2.15 |
| 1/6 | 23/07/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Shepparton | 2190m | Good | Damian Wilson | 0 |
| 1L | $0.00 | |
| 1/7 | 19/05/2026 | 12 | NR 46 to 50 | $6,000.00 | Shepparton | 2190m | Neutral | Laura Wilson | 1:58.2 | 5 |
| 20.7L | $1.60 |
| 2/9 | 07/05/2026 | 13 | 0-1 WIN | $6,000.00 | Kilmore | 2180m | Neutral | Damian Wilson | 1:58.8 | 6 |
| 5.9L | $4.80 |
| 5/12 | 24/04/2026 | 325 | 0-1 WIN | $6,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Fast | Damian Wilson | 1:54.7 | 2 |
| 6.8L | $7.50 |
| 2/5 | 02/04/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Shepparton | 2190m | Damian Wilson | 0 |
| 0.1L | $0.00 | ||
| 1/7 | 03/06/2025 | 10 | 0-1 WIN | $6,000.00 | Shepparton | 1690m | Neutral | Damian Wilson | 1:59.9 | 7 |
| 1.3L | $3.10 |
| 3/7 | 24/05/2025 | 10 | No NR | $150,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Damian Wilson | 1:57.5 | 3 |
| 16.0L | $34.00 |