Shepparton Race 9

Ckh Painting

Prize Money: $1,530

SPICE ROAD (4) is rarely out of the finish, recording 15 places from 25 starts. Finished in the minors latest when third (26.00) at this track and may be close to breaking through. Has never been out of the money in three starts this course and distance. Top prospect. GROVEDALE BUG (1) showed little early speed at her last couple, the latest finishing seventh (23.46) in a Mix 6/7 at this track. Cannot be underestimated. LENORA JAMES (2) ran below best last time finishing eighth (25.59) over 435m at Sale in a Mix 6/7. Remains without a win from the draw but has been in the placings two times from three attempts. Has ability and is one of the better chances. WHODAT HOOKED (5) can return to form after missing the top-three at this circuit last time out.

Distance: 450m
Class: Tier 3 - Grade 7
Track: Good
Weather: OCAST
Surface: All Weather

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Grovedale Bug (1) 3862884747
Trainer: Steven Vantaarling (Tallygaroopna)
Prize Money: $1,900
Win / Place: 5.88% / 29%

2 yo White/Black B

Sire: JACKSLITTLETHING (AUS)

Dam: STAY STRONG (AUS)

Rating

Stats

Career

17: 1-1-3

Track

13: 1-1-3

Trk/Dst

3: 0-0-0

Distance

3: 0-0-0

Season

3: 0-0-0

Country

17: 1-1-3

1st Up

2: 1-0-1

2nd Up

2: 0-0-1

Winning Distances
<400	400+	500+	600+	700+
1	0	0	0	0

Box History	1	2	3	4	5	8
STARTS	4	1	4	5	1	2
1st	0	0	0	1	0	0
2nd	0	0	1	0	0	0
3rd	1	1	0	1	0	0

Comments

Suited by inside box. Latest effort finished 7th over 390m at this track beaten 13 lengths (23.46) behind Spanish Armada in a Mix 6/7 on August 21. Tipped to improve sharply. Rates highly on best form.

Expected Early Speed:Midfield

Last Starts days since last start

Place	Date	Track	Distance	Box	Ran	Avg. Speed	Margin	SP	Win Time	BON	Class	Prize	Prize Won	Days	Result
7th of 8	21/8/25	Shepparton	390m	3	0:23.46	59.8 km/h	13.3L	$12	0:22.57	0:22.39	MX 6/7	$1,530	-	5	1. Spanish Armada 2. Market Billy 3. Shining Megg
4th of 8	16/8/25	Bendigo	425m	4	0:24.86	61.5 km/h	5.8L	$23	0:24.48	0:24.02	GR 7	$1,530	$50	9	1. West Two Affair 2. Billy Beast 3. Cornhill Hustler
7th of 8	7/8/25	Shepparton	390m	1	0:23.62	59.4 km/h	12.5L	$15	0:22.79	0:22.63	T3 GR 7	$2,930	-	7	1. Minor Thing 2. Racey Stacey 3. Market Billy
4th of 7	31/7/25	Shepparton	390m	3	0:22.94	61.2 km/h	11.5L	$46	0:22.18	0:22.18	GR 7	$1,530	$50	28	1. Phoenix Tan 2. Periodical 3. Boston Legal
8th of 8	3/7/25	Shepparton	450m	1	0:26.76	60.5 km/h	17.5L	$31	0:25.60	0:25.27	T3 GR 7	$2,930	-	7	1. Big Player 2. She's Tropic 3. West Two Affair
8th of 8	26/6/25	Shepparton	450m	4	0:26.38	61.4 km/h	17.5L	$101	0:25.22	0:25.22	MX 6/7	$1,530	-	7	1. Aston Joplin 2. Shoot The Breeze 3. Lady Halime

Lenora James (2) 2254138
Trainer: Susan Richards (Devon Meadows)
Prize Money: $2,275
Win / Place: 14% / 57%

1 yo Black B

Sire: ASTON FASTNET (AUS)

Dam: MISS MALFUNCTION (AUS)

Rating

Stats

Career

7: 1-2-1

Season

2: 0-0-1

Country

7: 1-2-1

1st Up

1: 0-1-0

2nd Up

1: 0-1-0

Winning Distances
<400	400+	500+	600+	700+
0	1	0	0	0

Box History	2	6	7	8
STARTS	3	1	1	2
1st	0	1	0	0
2nd	1	0	0	1
3rd	1	0	0	0

Comments

Showing promise but missed the frame last start when eighth at Sale. Form solid prior to that including a win at Warragul three back. Expected to feature on best form.

Expected Early Speed:Front Runner

Last Starts days since last start

Place	Date	Track	Distance	Box	Ran	Avg. Speed	Margin	SP	Win Time	BON	Class	Prize	Prize Won	Days	Result
8th of 8	17/8/25	Sale	435m	7	0:25.59	61.2 km/h	12.8L	$18	0:24.74	0:24.49	MX 6/7	$2,930	-	10	1. Dr. Calvin 2. Dr. Odin 3. Woodside Vixen
3rd of 6	7/8/25	Warragul	460m	2	0:26.59	62.3 km/h	2.7L	$7.00	0:26.40	0:26.22	RST WIN	$1,530	$160	7	1. Mia Neo 2. Mikado Jewel 3. Lenora James
1st of 5	31/7/25	Warragul	460m	6	0:26.68	62.1 km/h	2.5L	$1.30	0:26.68	0:26.16	MDN	$1,530	$1,000	6	1. Lenora James 2. Darnum Rocket 3. Eyewitness
4th of 8	25/7/25	Warragul	400m	2	0:23.24	62.0 km/h	9.0L	$3.20	0:22.61	0:22.58	MDN	$2,540	$75	10	1. Aston Renminbi 2. Missy Who 3. It's Friday
5th of 8	15/7/25	Warragul	400m	8	0:23.90	60.3 km/h	15.0L	$9.00	0:22.90	0:22.54	MDN	$2,540	-	7	1. Koltyn 2. Crack On 3. Dash Intention
2nd of 8	8/7/25	Warragul	400m	2	0:23.12	62.3 km/h	0.9L	$2.50	0:23.06	0:22.81	MDN	$2,540	$520	7	1. She's Salty 2. Lenora James 3. Dr. Fallon

Shaggy Bear (3) 6574258846
Trainer: Theo Vantaarling (Tallygaroopna)
Prize Money: $4,375
Win / Place: 1.54% / 20%

3 yo BDL D

Sire: ASTON DEE BEE (AUS)

Dam: TIME NO MONEY (AUS)

Rating

Stats

Career

65: 1-3-9

Track

52: 1-3-8

Trk/Dst

32: 1-2-3

Distance

32: 1-2-3

Season

1: 0-0-0

Metro

6: 0-0-1

Country

59: 1-3-8

1st Up

2: 0-0-1

2nd Up

2: 0-0-0

Winning Distances
<400	400+	500+	600+	700+
0	1	0	0	0

Box History	1	2	3	4	5	6	7	8
STARTS	7	11	10	10	8	7	11	1
1st	0	0	0	0	1	0	0	0
2nd	0	2	0	0	0	1	0	0
3rd	2	0	2	1	2	0	2	0

Comments

Most recently finished 6th on August 21 over 390m at this track behind Spanish Armada beaten 13 lengths (23.44) in a Mix 6/7. Not far away last start. Right in the mix again.

Expected Early Speed:Backmarker

Last Starts days since last start

Place	Date	Track	Distance	Box	Ran	Avg. Speed	Margin	SP	Win Time	BON	Class	Prize	Prize Won	Days	Result
6th of 8	21/8/25	Shepparton	390m	6	0:23.44	59.9 km/h	13.0L	$35	0:22.57	0:22.39	MX 6/7	$1,530	-	21	1. Spanish Armada 2. Market Billy 3. Shining Megg
4th of 7	31/7/25	Shepparton	390m	7	0:22.92	61.3 km/h	5.3L	$15	0:22.58	0:22.18	GR 7	$1,530	$50	7	1. Chill Out Emily 2. Market Billy 3. Kraken Scooby
8th of 8	24/7/25	Shepparton	450m	7	0:26.43	61.3 km/h	9.3L	$101	0:25.81	0:25.52	T3 RSTW	$1,530	-	6	1. Kraken Tommy 2. Theo's Dim Sim 3. Intrigue
8th of 8	18/7/25	Bendigo	500m	4	0:29.28	61.5 km/h	12.2L	$151	0:28.43	0:28.11	MX 6/7	$3,340	-	8	1. Measurement 2. Red Cabang 3. Regal Jyle
5th of 8	10/7/25	Shepparton	450m	2	0:26.16	61.9 km/h	6.3L	$46	0:25.75	0:25.65	T3 GR 7	$1,530	-	5	1. Sunny Stride 2. Jayden 3. Cornhill Hustler
2nd of 7	5/7/25	Shepparton	450m	6	0:26.39	61.4 km/h	6.8L	$8.00	0:25.92	0:25.41	RST WIN	$1,530	$320	9	1. Patty's Dream 2. Shaggy Bear 3. Rugrat Tommy

Spice Road (4) 46x4232243
Trainer: Jason Formosa (Heathcote)
Prize Money: $6,145
Win / Place: 4.00% / 64%

2 yo BDL D

Sire: FERAL FRANKY (AUS)

Dam: NORDEGREN (AUS)

100

Rating

Stats

Career

25: 1-9-6

Track

5: 0-1-3

Trk/Dst

3: 0-1-2

Distance

11: 1-4-3

Season

6: 0-3-2

Metro

7: 0-2-1

Country

18: 1-7-5

1st Up

2: 0-0-1

2nd Up

2: 0-1-0

Winning Distances
<400	400+	500+	600+	700+
0	1	0	0	0

Box History	1	2	3	4	5	6	7	8
STARTS	5	4	2	1	3	3	3	4
1st	0	1	0	0	0	0	0	0
2nd	1	2	1	1	1	1	0	2
3rd	2	0	1	0	1	0	1	1

Comments

Latest effort finished 3rd in a Grade 7 on August 21 over 450m at this track behind Accounts Manager beaten 3 lengths (26.00). More than capable and has to be included.

Expected Early Speed:Midfield

Last Starts days since last start

Place	Date	Track	Distance	Box	Ran	Avg. Speed	Margin	SP	Win Time	BON	Class	Prize	Prize Won	Days	Result
3rd of 6	21/8/25	Shepparton	450m	7	0:26.00	62.3 km/h	3.0L	$9.00	0:25.80	0:25.66	GR 7	$1,530	$160	3	1. Accounts Manager 2. Market Jet 3. Spice Road
4th of 8	18/8/25	Ballarat	450m	5	0:26.08	62.1 km/h	3.3L	$5.50	0:25.88	0:25.75	T3 GR 7	$1,530	$50	4	1. Miss Lady Bug 2. Weblec Patch 3. Pitman Go Well
2nd of 8	14/8/25	Shepparton	450m	1	0:25.83	62.7 km/h	1.9L	$14	0:25.70	0:25.57	MX 6/7	$1,530	$320	3	1. Sunny Stride 2. Spice Road 3. Red Cabang
2nd of 8	11/8/25	Ballarat	450m	3	0:25.99	62.3 km/h	0.9L	$4.80	0:25.92	0:25.54	T3 RSTW	$1,530	$320	4	1. Valletta Pearl 2. Spice Road 3. Miss Lady Bug
3rd of 8	7/8/25	Shepparton	450m	5	0:26.14	62.0 km/h	0.5L	$23	0:26.11	0:25.76	T3 RSTW	$2,930	$300	3	1. Theo's Dim Sim 2. Super Storm 3. Spice Road
2nd of 8	4/8/25	Ballarat	390m	8	0:22.77	61.7 km/h	3.3L	$4.80	0:22.56	0:22.37	T3 GR 7	$1,530	$320	4	1. Penny's Legacy 2. Spice Road 3. Mr. Olaf

Whodat Hooked (5) 33x4646415
Trainer: Lachlan Scott (Tatura)
Prize Money: $2,805
Win / Place: 5.26% / 36%

2 yo Black D

Sire: HOOKED ON SCOTCH (AUS)

Dam: WHODAT DIVA (AUS)

Rating

Stats

Career

19: 1-1-5

Track

15: 0-1-4

Trk/Dst

10: 0-0-4

Distance

10: 0-0-4

Season

4: 1-0-0

Metro

1: 0-0-1

Country

18: 1-1-4

1st Up

2: 0-0-0

2nd Up

2: 0-0-0

Winning Distances
<400	400+	500+	600+	700+
0	1	0	0	0

Box History	1	2	3	4	5	6	7	8
STARTS	3	4	2	3	1	1	4	1
1st	1	0	0	0	0	0	0	0
2nd	0	0	1	0	0	0	0	0
3rd	1	1	0	0	0	0	3	0

Comments

Won two starts back when well in the market at Bendigo over 425m. Last start finished last over 450m at this track beaten 11 lengths (26.08) behind Gunai Hurricane in a Restricted WIN on August 25. Not far away last start. Right in the mix again.

Expected Early Speed:Midfield

Last Starts days since last start

Place	Date	Track	Distance	Box	Ran	Avg. Speed	Margin	SP	Win Time	BON	Class	Prize	Prize Won	Days	Result
5th of 5	25/8/25	Shepparton	450m	4	0:26.08	62.1 km/h	11.8L	$51	0:25.30	0:25.30	RST WIN	$2,930	-	5	1. Gunai Hurricane 2. Paw Callie 3. Magic Bullseye
1st of 8	20/8/25	Bendigo	425m	1	0:24.41	62.7 km/h	2.8L	$2.90	0:24.41	0:24.02	MDN	$1,530	$1,000	2	1. Whodat Hooked 2. Two Truths 3. Hesket Hornet
4th of 5	18/8/25	Shepparton	450m	8	0:26.00	62.3 km/h	9.9L	$16	0:25.31	0:25.28	MDN	$2,540	$75	11	1. Regal Spencer 2. Loupart Wood 3. Scott Scotch
6th of 8	7/8/25	Shepparton	450m	5	0:27.19	59.6 km/h	12.3L	$27	0:26.38	0:25.76	MDN	$2,540	-	7	1. Big Big Bear 2. Ready One 3. Don't Tell Danni
4th of 8	31/7/25	Shepparton	450m	2	0:26.26	61.7 km/h	8.5L	$7.50	0:25.70	0:25.30	MDN	$1,530	$50	3	1. Go Fish 2. Don't Tell Danni 3. Scott Scotch
6th of 8	28/7/25	Shepparton	450m	1	0:26.15	62.0 km/h	10.8L	$6.00	0:25.44	0:25.17	MDN	$2,540	-	5	1. Weaponry 2. Loupart Wood 3. Belgium Slice

Outlawed (6) x8x8x18884
Trainer: John Shaw (Yarrawonga)
Prize Money: $2,410
Win / Place: 7.14% / 21%

3 yo White/Black D

Sire: MY REDEEMER (AUS)

Dam: SHELLBROOK (AUS)

Rating

Stats

Career

14: 1-1-1

Track

12: 1-1-1

Trk/Dst

6: 0-0-1

Distance

6: 0-0-1

Season

2: 0-0-0

Country

14: 1-1-1

1st Up

4: 1-1-0

2nd Up

2: 0-0-0

Winning Distances
<400	400+	500+	600+	700+
1	0	0	0	0

Box History	2	3	4	5	6	7	8
STARTS	2	1	1	3	1	4	2
1st	0	0	0	0	0	1	0
2nd	0	0	0	0	0	1	0
3rd	0	0	0	1	0	0	0

Comments

Has been out of the money of late. Could only manage fourth last time out over 450m at this track. Can't recommend in this field.

Expected Early Speed:Midfield

Last Starts days since last start

Place	Date	Track	Distance	Box	Ran	Avg. Speed	Margin	SP	Win Time	BON	Class	Prize	Prize Won	Days	Result
4th of 6	21/8/25	Shepparton	450m	2	0:26.38	61.4 km/h	8.8L	$101	0:25.80	0:25.66	GR 7	$1,530	$50	14	1. Accounts Manager 2. Market Jet 3. Spice Road
8th of 8	7/8/25	Shepparton	390m	5	0:23.73	59.2 km/h	14.3L	$17	0:22.79	0:22.63	T3 GR 7	$2,930	-	21	1. Minor Thing 2. Racey Stacey 3. Market Billy
8th of 8	17/7/25	Shepparton	450m	2	0:26.79	60.5 km/h	11.8L	$9.50	0:26.00	0:25.51	MX 6/7	$1,530	-	7	1. Patty's Dream 2. Magic Bullseye 3. Serrated Edge
8th of 8	10/7/25	Shepparton	390m	5	0:23.12	60.7 km/h	7.5L	$10	0:22.63	0:22.32	T3 GR 7	$1,530	-	7	1. Bed Time Daisy 2. Birdwood Franky 3. Morning Daisy
1st of 8	3/7/25	Shepparton	390m	7	0:22.80	61.6 km/h	3.8L	$26	0:22.80	0:22.43	MDN	$2,540	$1,680	147	1. Outlawed 2. Present Gift 3. Murray River
147 Day Spell
8th of 8	6/2/25	Shepparton	390m	4	0:23.46	59.8 km/h	11.8L	$9.50	0:22.64	0:22.15	MDN	$2,540	-	76	1. Sandy Cheek 2. Hit The Button 3. Boston Legal
76 Day Spell

Jayden (7) 4364865755
Trainer: Jason Formosa (Heathcote)
Prize Money: $1,890
Win / Place: 4.35% / 17%

2 yo BLU D

Sire: FERAL FRANKY (AUS)

Dam: SEVILLA (AUS)

Rating

Stats

Career

23: 1-1-2

Track

8: 0-1-0

Trk/Dst

7: 0-1-0

Distance

16: 0-1-2

Season

6: 0-0-0

Country

23: 1-1-2

1st Up

2: 0-0-0

2nd Up

1: 1-0-0

Winning Distances
<400	400+	500+	600+	700+
0	1	0	0	0

Box History	1	2	3	4	5	6	7	8
STARTS	3	5	2	3	2	1	4	3
1st	0	0	0	1	0	0	0	0
2nd	1	0	0	0	0	0	0	0
3rd	0	2	0	0	0	0	0	0

Comments

Has finished fifth at his last couple of starts, most recently at Ballarat over 450m. Solid claims this line-up.

Expected Early Speed:Midfield

Last Starts days since last start

Place	Date	Track	Distance	Box	Ran	Avg. Speed	Margin	SP	Win Time	BON	Class	Prize	Prize Won	Days	Result
5th of 8	25/8/25	Ballarat	450m	8	0:26.46	61.2 km/h	11.0L	$126	0:25.73	0:25.73	T3 GR 7	$1,530	-	4	1. Weblec Patch 2. Crackerjack Trev 3. Super Seafarer
5th of 6	21/8/25	Shepparton	450m	4	0:26.64	60.8 km/h	12.8L	$26	0:25.80	0:25.66	GR 7	$1,530	-	3	1. Accounts Manager 2. Market Jet 3. Spice Road
7th of 8	18/8/25	Ballarat	450m	1	0:26.29	61.6 km/h	6.3L	$10	0:25.88	0:25.75	T3 GR 7	$1,530	-	4	1. Miss Lady Bug 2. Weblec Patch 3. Pitman Go Well
5th of 8	14/8/25	Shepparton	450m	5	0:26.05	62.2 km/h	5.0L	$126	0:25.70	0:25.57	MX 6/7	$1,530	-	3	1. Sunny Stride 2. Spice Road 3. Red Cabang
6th of 8	11/8/25	Ballarat	450m	2	0:26.30	61.6 km/h	5.4L	$15	0:25.92	0:25.54	T3 RSTW	$1,530	-	7	1. Valletta Pearl 2. Spice Road 3. Miss Lady Bug
8th of 8	4/8/25	Ballarat	450m	7	0:26.69	60.7 km/h	13.8L	$23	0:25.79	0:25.79	T3 RSTW	$1,530	-	7	1. Zipping Andora 2. Bit Of Potash 3. Birdwood Franky

Belgium Slice (8) 44263451
Trainer: James Shaw (Northwood)
Prize Money: $2,005
Win / Place: 12% / 37%

1 yo Black B

Sire: PLAINTIFF (AUS)

Dam: MEPUNGA SPECTRE (AUS)

100

Rating

Stats

Career

8: 1-1-1

Track

4: 1-0-1

Trk/Dst

2: 0-0-1

Distance

2: 0-0-1

Season

3: 1-0-0

Country

8: 1-1-1

1st Up

1: 0-0-0

2nd Up

1: 0-0-0

Winning Distances
<400	400+	500+	600+	700+
1	0	0	0	0

Box History	1	2	3	7	8
STARTS	1	1	2	1	3
1st	0	0	0	1	0
2nd	1	0	0	0	0
3rd	0	0	0	0	1

Comments

Strong performance to post a big 4 lengths win at this track over 390m (22.69) beating Having A Look in Maiden on August 21. Looks up against it this time.

Expected Early Speed:Midfield

Last Starts days since last start

Place	Date	Track	Distance	Box	Ran	Avg. Speed	Margin	SP	Win Time	BON	Class	Prize	Prize Won	Days	Result
1st of 6	21/8/25	Shepparton	390m	7	0:22.69	61.9 km/h	4.0L	$1.40	0:22.69	0:22.39	MDN	$1,530	$1,000	4	1. Belgium Slice 2. Having A Look 3. Cranky Joe
5th of 8	17/8/25	Healesville	300m	8	0:17.33	62.3 km/h	4.8L	$14	0:17.02	0:16.54	MDN	$2,540	-	10	1. Little Master 2. I'm Easy 3. Glass Of Beer
4th of 8	7/8/25	Shepparton	450m	8	0:27.05	59.9 km/h	10.3L	$10	0:26.38	0:25.76	MDN	$2,540	$75	10	1. Big Big Bear 2. Ready One 3. Don't Tell Danni
3rd of 8	28/7/25	Shepparton	450m	8	0:25.95	62.4 km/h	7.8L	$6.50	0:25.44	0:25.17	MDN	$2,540	$260	7	1. Weaponry 2. Loupart Wood 3. Belgium Slice
6th of 7	21/7/25	Shepparton	390m	2	0:23.11	60.8 km/h	8.0L	$2.50	0:22.59	0:21.71	MDN	$2,540	-	6	1. Tilly's Spirit 2. Oriental Luna 3. Naughty Marlo
2nd of 7	15/7/25	Horsham	410m	1	0:23.66	62.4 km/h	3.0L	$8.50	0:23.47	0:23.27	MDN	$2,540	$520	8	1. Air Speed 2. Belgium Slice 3. Nighttime

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