Shepparton Race 8 - Tatura Shavings Vicbred Voucher Pace
DEMBE (3) is in a purple patch of form and made it two wins on the trot last start when he got the cash by 2.4 metres at this venue. Has the benefit of another decent draw so can land the hat trick. CAPTAIN MOONLIGHT NZ (5) is a newcomer to the Russell Jack yard from NZ. Won two back at Cambridge before a fourth at Alexandra Park in August. Could kick off in Australia with a win. RONNIE THE HAMMER (6) made an encouraging return with a 2.5m third behind DEMBE here last time out. Draws wider but should strip fitter. JILLIBY ILLUSION (2) was midfield to DEMBE last start but recorded a series of top-four finishes prior and draws well.

Driver: Chris Alford
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Last start 10th (Fr5) over 1609m after showing early pace at Charlton was 5th-6.4 at the bell, beaten 13 m by Topsies Bling (1:55.80) on September 21 at $26. Two runs back 7th (Fr3) over 1750m at Swan Hill, at the bell was 4th-5 beaten 10 m by King Kasey (2:06.70) on September 8 at $8.50. Hard to recommend on recent form.
Last Starts 14 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10/10 | 21/09/2026 | 13 | NR 56 to 64 | $7,000.00 | Charlton | 1609m | Neutral | Ryan Sanderson | 1:55.8 | 5 |
| 13.8L | $26.00 |
| 7/8 | 08/09/2026 | 15 | NR 57 to 64 | $7,000.00 | Swan Hill | 1750m | Neutral | Chris Alford | 1:56.5 | 3 |
| 10.9L | $8.50 |
| 3/8 | 24/08/2026 | 21 | NR 56 to 64 | $7,000.00 | Maryborough | 2190m | Neutral | Jodi Quinlan | 1:58.0 | 6 |
| 1.1L | $26.00 |
| 5/10 | 03/08/2026 | 10 | NR 56 to 64 | $6,000.00 | Maryborough | 1690m | Neutral | Jodi Quinlan | 1:56.5 | 3 |
| 8.1L | $41.00 |
| 7/9 | 24/07/2026 | 7 | NR 57 to 64 | $7,000.00 | Swan Hill | 1750m | Neutral | Leigh Sutton | 1:57.0 | 5 |
| 12.6L | $34.00 |
| 6/10 | 17/07/2026 | 124 | NR 57 to 64 | $7,000.00 | Mildura | 1790m | Neutral | Wayne Hill | 1:59.6 | 4 |
| 6.9L | $10.00 |
| 4/6 | 17/03/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Mildura | 1790m | D J Costa | 0 |
| 4.4L | $0.00 | ||
| 6/6 | 27/10/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Echuca | 2160m | D J Costa | 0 |
| 1L | $0.00 |

Driver: Ryan Sanderson
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Last start 6th (Fr3) over 1690m after showing early speed at this track was 8th-8.63 at the bell, beaten 8 m by Dembe (2:01.40) on September 29 at $11. Before that, was well back in the run when 4th (Fr6) over 1690m at Maryborough was 4th-6.5 at the bell, beaten 4 m by Asmileandawinx (2:01.50) in M on September 7 at $1.95. Going okay so keep her safe.
Last Starts 6 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/10 | 29/09/2026 | 22 | NR 57 to 67 | $7,000.00 | Shepparton | 1690m | Neutral | Corey O'donoghue | 1:55.6 | 3 |
| 8.6L | $11.00 |
| 4/7 | 07/09/2026 | 17 | NR up to 60 | $7,000.00 | Maryborough | 1690m | Neutral | Ryan Sanderson | 1:55.7 | 6 |
| 4.0L | $1.95 |
| 4/8 | 21/08/2026 | 51 | NR up to 58 | $9,790.00 | Wagga | 2270m | Fast | Corey O'donoghue | 1:57.4 | 6 |
| 4.3L | $7.00 |
| 1/8 | 01/07/2026 | 15 | Mares | $6,000.00 | Bendigo | 1650m | R | Corey O'donoghue | 1:56.6 | 2 |
| 2.4L | $3.00 |
| 4/7 | 16/06/2026 | 13 | 0-3 WINs | $6,000.00 | Shepparton | 2190m | Neutral | Abby Sanderson | 2:00.1 | 7 |
| 3.9L | $13.00 |
| 2/9 | 03/06/2026 | 29 | NR up to 50 | $6,000.00 | Bendigo | 1650m | Neutral | Corey O'donoghue | 1:56.1 | 2 |
| 0.1L | $3.50 |
| 4/5 | 28/05/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Shepparton | 2190m | 0 |
| 8L | $0.00 | |||
| 1/5 | 19/03/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Shepparton | 2190m | Abby Sanderson | 0 |
| 10L | $0.00 |

Driver: James Herbertson
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Three-year-old colt is racing in fine form. Won his last two outings at this track and Riverina Paceway. Last start came from midfield and won by 2.5 m as favourite after showing early speed, (Fr1) at this track (2:01.40) beating King Saint in on September 29 at $1.80 at the bell was 5th-4.6. No reason he cannot chalk-up the hat-trick.
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 | 29/09/2026 | 46 | NR 57 to 67 | $7,000.00 | Shepparton | 1690m | Neutral | James Herbertson | 1:55.6 | 1 |
| 2.4L | $1.80 |
| 1/5 | 22/09/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Kilmore | 2180m | Good | Ryan Sanderson | 0 |
| 10L | $0.00 | |
| 1/10 | 14/08/2026 | 7 | NR up to 58 | $15,300.00 | Wagga | 1740m | Neutral | Ryan Sanderson | 1:56.1 | 5 |
| 1.2L | $4.80 |
| 10/10 | 07/08/2026 | 59 | NR up to 58 | $11,830.00 | Wagga | 1740m | Fast | Tasmyn Potter | 1:54.5 | 1 |
| 73.5L | $14.00 |
| 2/7 | 23/07/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Shepparton | 2190m | Good | Liam Older | 0 |
| 0.2L | $0.00 | |
| 5/7 | 09/06/2026 | 11 | NR 52 to 56 | $6,000.00 | Shepparton | 2190m | Neutral | Leigh Sutton | 1:57.9 | 4 |
| 25.8L | $3.50 |
| 8/10 | 29/05/2026 | 10 | NR up to 58 | $9,790.00 | Wagga | 1740m | Neutral | Leigh Sutton | 1:55.5 | 7 |
| 7.8L | $4.80 |
| 1/8 | 19/05/2026 | 165 | NR 51 to 56 | $6,000.00 | Shepparton | 2190m | Neutral | Leigh Sutton | 1:58.6 | 4 |
| 1.2L | $3.30 |

Driver: Tayla French
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Last start 5th (Sr3) over 1690m at this track, at the bell was 6th-6.82 beaten 8 m by Dembe (2:01.40) on September 29 at $26. Before that, a good run when 3rd (Fr6) over 2138m at Albion Park beaten 5.5 m by Bite The Ear Mike (2:33.30) in 3yo+ on August 27 at $26. Makes plenty of appeal.
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 | 29/09/2026 | 33 | NR 57 to 67 | $7,000.00 | Shepparton | 1690m | Neutral | Tayla French | 1:55.6 | 3 |
| 8.1L | $26.00 |
| 3/11 | 27/08/2026 | 7 | NR 54 to 60 | $6,380.00 | Albion Park | 2138m | Neutral | Tayla French | 1:55.4 | 6 |
| 5.6L | $26.00 |
| 5/10 | 20/08/2026 | 6 | NR 53 to 59 | $6,260.00 | Albion Park | 1660m | Neutral | Tayla French | 1:54.2 | 1 |
| 7.8L | $7.00 |
| 1/12 | 14/08/2026 | 10 | NR 48 to 53 | $6,380.00 | Albion Park | 2138m | Neutral | Tayla French | 1:55.7 | 7 |
| 0.2L | $12.00 |
| 3/10 | 04/08/2026 | 5 | NR 50 to 55 | $9,000.00 | Albion Park | 1660m | Neutral | Tayla French | 1:53.3 | 3 |
| 2.4L | $8.50 |
| 3/10 | 30/07/2026 | 5 | NR 52 to 57 | $6,260.00 | Albion Park | 1660m | Neutral | Tayla French | 1:55.1 | 1 |
| 1.5L | $2.60 |
| 2/6 | 14/07/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Albion Park | 1660m | Good | Jason Grimson | 0 |
| 3.1L | $0.00 | |
| 3/7 | 17/02/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bendigo | 2150m | Liam Older | 0 |
| 2L | $0.00 |

Driver: Nathan Jack
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Last start was well beaten into fourth behind War Chief at Alexandra Park over 1700m in a 3yo+ on August 28 at $6. Raced better the start before that where he won by 3 m (Fr4) at Cambridge Raceway (2:02.47) beating Twist And Tango in 3yo+ on August 14 at $3.60. Has the ability to play a major role.
Last Starts 38 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/12 | 28/08/2026 | 14 | R41 TO R46 | $12,500.00 | Alexandra Park | 1700m | E | M W Mckendry Mnzm | 1:55.50 | 1 |
| 15.9L | $6.00 |
| 1/9 | 14/08/2026 | 56 | R35 TO R40 | $7,900.00 | Cambridge Raceway | 1700m | Neutral | M W Mckendry Mnzm | 1:55.90 | 4 |
| 3.0L | $3.60 |
| 9/10 | 19/06/2026 | 14 | R36 TO R45 | $12,060.00 | Cambridge Raceway | 2200m | Fast | Tony Herlihy | 1:55.60 | 3 |
| 49.7L | $8.30 |
| 3/10 | 05/06/2026 | 15 | C | $12,060.00 | Cambridge Raceway | 1700m | E | M W Mckendry Mnzm | 1:53.80 | 3 |
| 22.4L | $9.70 |
| 1/9 | 21/05/2026 | 20 | R35 TO R40 | $6,210.00 | Cambridge Raceway | 2200m | Neutral | Jade Wakeling | 2:00.30 | 2 |
| 4.9L | $2.70 |
| 11/11 | 01/05/2026 | 14 | R43 | $20,130.00 | Alexandra Park | 2200m | Fast | M W Mckendry Mnzm | 1:58.8 | 4 |
| 29.2L | $17.50 |

Driver: David Moran
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Second-up here following a spell. Game effort when 3rd (Fr4) over 1690m after showing early speed at this track was 2nd-0.7 at the bell, beaten 2.5 m by Dembe (2:01.40) on September 29 at $5. Fitter and is a key runner.
Last Starts 6 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/10 | 29/09/2026 | 172 | NR 57 to 67 | $7,000.00 | Shepparton | 1690m | Neutral | David Moran | 1:55.6 | 4 |
| 2.5L | $5.00 |
| 4/6 | 17/09/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Shepparton | 2190m | Good | Joshua Aiken | 0 |
| 17L | $0.00 | |
| 5/5 | 03/09/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Shepparton | 2190m | Good | Joshua Aiken | 0 |
| 21L | $0.00 | |
| 7/12 | 10/04/2026 | 22 | NR 56 to 64 | $7,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Ryan Sanderson | 1:57.5 | 6 |
| 18.5L | $21.00 |
| 5/8 | 19/03/2026 | 21 | NR 58 to 67 | $7,000.00 | Ballarat | 2200m | Neutral | James Herbertson | 1:58.8 | 1 |
| 20.5L | $3.30 |
| 1/11 | 26/02/2026 | 7 | NR 57 to 64 | $7,000.00 | Kilmore | 2180m | Neutral | James Herbertson | 1:57.6 | 4 |
| 0.2L | $1.60 |
| 4/10 | 19/02/2026 | 27 | NR 56 to 64 | $7,000.00 | Ballarat | 1710m | Neutral | Jordan Leedham | 1:53.4 | 1 |
| 4.6L | $11.00 |
| 5/10 | 23/01/2026 | 105 | NR 55 to 62 | $7,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | James Herbertson | 1:56.6 | 1 |
| 6.7L | $3.00 |

Driver: Damian Wilson
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Didn't do much last start, 8th (Sr3) over 1755m at Echuca, at the bell was 8th-11.6 beaten 9 m by Angels Watching (2:07.90) on September 22 at $15. Before that and went on to finish a respectable fifth over 1750m at Swan Hill last time out. Not doing enough.
Last Starts 13 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/9 | 22/09/2026 | 14 | NR 55 to 60 | $7,000.00 | Echuca | 1755m | Neutral | James Herbertson | 1:57.3 | 3 |
| 9.7L | $15.00 |
| 5/8 | 08/09/2026 | 7 | NR 57 to 64 | $7,000.00 | Swan Hill | 1750m | Neutral | Alex Ashwood | 1:56.5 | 4 |
| 7.1L | $15.00 |
| 8/10 | 01/09/2026 | 8 | NR 56 to 64 | $7,000.00 | Shepparton | 1690m | Neutral | Alex Ashwood | 1:54.6 | 1 |
| 18.0L | $26.00 |
| 2/8 | 24/08/2026 | 11 | NR 56 to 64 | $7,000.00 | Maryborough | 2190m | Neutral | James Herbertson | 1:58.0 | 2 |
| 0.2L | $6.00 |
| 2/10 | 13/08/2026 | 10 | NR 50 to 55 | $6,000.00 | Kilmore | 1690m | Neutral | James Herbertson | 1:57.2 | 3 |
| 2.5L | $3.40 |
| 9/10 | 03/08/2026 | 6 | NR 56 to 64 | $6,000.00 | Maryborough | 1690m | Neutral | Michael Bellman | 1:56.5 | 7 |
| 30.7L | $51.00 |
| 3/3 | 29/06/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bendigo | 2150m | Rita Burnett | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 | ||
| 2/2 | 22/06/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bendigo | 2150m | Chris Svanosio | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 |