Shepparton Race 4

Ckh Painting (300+ Rank)

Prize Money: $1,530

SMILING BEE (5) was strong over this course and distance last time despite filling the minors, finishing 4.5 lengths behind Belgium Slice in 22.46 and recording a new PB here. Should be in this for a long way. JACAERYS BALE (1) is better than last start when fourth (22.68) from Box 5 at this track over 390m. Has a strong record out of this box with two wins and two minor placings from five starts. Cannot be left out. SMALL MERCIES (2) turned in a moderate effort last time when seventh at Healesville over 300m behind Want Some (17.42) in a Grade 5. Strong form has emerged from her last run. Key runner who gets her chance to atone. TAT BUDDY (8) can return to form after missing the top-three at this circuit last time out.

Distance: 390m
Class: Bottom Up - Grade 5
Track: Good
Weather: -
Surface: All Weather

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Jacaerys Bale (1) 3485673844
Trainer: Tammy Kennedy Harris (GREATER GEELONG (C))
Prize Money: $27,555
Win / Place: 9.90% / 36%

3 yo RED/FWN D

Sire: JS FLAMIN ACE (USA)

Dam: FAITHY BALE (AUS)

Rating

Stats

Career

101: 10-10-17

Track

8: 0-0-1

Trk/Dst

8: 0-0-1

Distance

20: 3-1-2

Season

33: 0-5-4

Metro

3: 0-0-1

Country

98: 10-10-16

1st Up

1: 0-0-0

2nd Up

1: 0-0-0

Winning Distances
<400	400+	500+	600+	700+
3	7	0	0	0

Box History	1	2	3	4	5	6	7	8
STARTS	5	13	23	10	18	15	7	10
1st	2	2	0	0	2	2	0	2
2nd	1	3	2	0	1	0	1	2
3rd	1	3	0	3	2	4	3	1

Comments

Didn't make the placings last time at this track (22.68) in a Grade 5, finishing a 6 length fourth. Goes very well off the draw boasting two wins and two places from five starts. Makes strong appeal.

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
4th of 8	5/3/26	Shepparton	390m	5	0:22.68	61.9 km/h	6.5L	$6.50	0:22.24	0:21.98	GR 5	$2,930	$75	4	1. Jarmon 2. Princess Domi 3. Half Mac
4th of 8	1/3/26	Sale	435m	6	0:25.03	62.6 km/h	8.5L	$16	0:24.47	0:24.28	GR 5	$2,930	$75	17	1. Dr. Harold 2. Luca Skywalker 3. Daintree Vision
8th of 8	12/2/26	Shepparton	390m	3	0:23.27	60.3 km/h	14.2L	$9.00	0:22.27	0:22.27	GR 5	$1,530	-	4	1. Darra Topaz 2. Ascend Igloo 3. More Rage
3rd of 7	8/2/26	Sale	435m	4	0:24.88	62.9 km/h	0.5L	$3.10	0:24.85	0:24.33	GR 5	$2,930	$300	9	1. Madalia Snoopy 2. Blue Chaser 3. Jacaerys Bale
7th of 7	30/1/26	Bendigo	425m	1	0:24.51	62.4 km/h	10.0L	$41	0:23.86	0:23.83	GR 5	$2,930	-	9	1. Greysynd Clyde 2. Thai Tiger 3. Valletta Moon
6th of 8	21/1/26	Ballarat	390m	5	0:22.58	62.2 km/h	8.3L	$91	0:22.04	0:22.04	FFA	$3,360	-	3	1. Paw Kramer 2. Gas Lantern 3. Zero Killer

Small Mercies (2) 2554276677
Trainer: Scott Stefanos (Longwood)
Prize Money: $8,725
Win / Place: 14% / 50%

3 yo Black B

Sire: FERAL FRANKY (AUS)

Dam: SANDY'S REVENGE (AUS)

Rating

Stats

Career

28: 4-6-4

Track

16: 3-4-2

Trk/Dst

11: 2-1-2

Distance

11: 2-1-2

Season

15: 1-5-1

Country

28: 4-6-4

1st Up

2: 0-0-1

2nd Up

2: 0-1-0

Winning Distances
<400	400+	500+	600+	700+
2	2	0	0	0

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

Comments

Last start finished 7th over 300m at Healesville beaten 6 lengths (17.42) behind Want Some in a Grade 5 on January 23. The last run is a strong form reference. Follow 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
7th of 8	23/1/26	Healesville	300m	2	0:17.42	62.0 km/h	6.0L	$8.50	0:17.02	0:16.82	GR 5	$1,530	-	7	1. Want Some 2. One Knee Noni 3. Monty's Return
7th of 8	16/1/26	Healesville	300m	4	0:17.42	62.0 km/h	4.0L	$16	0:17.17	0:16.77	GR 5	$1,530	-	11	1. Chasing Sunset 2. Thai Butterfly 3. New Arrangement
6th of 8	5/1/26	Shepparton	390m	3	0:22.85	61.4 km/h	5.3L	$15	0:22.50	0:21.88	GR 5	$2,930	-	21	1. Happy Buddha 2. Jaicos 3. Tiger Shark
6th of 8	15/12/25	Shepparton	390m	8	0:22.77	61.7 km/h	7.0L	$8.50	0:22.31	0:21.99	GR 5	$2,930	-	21	1. Uncle Ernest 2. Barooga Queen 3. Paw Judd
7th of 7	24/11/25	Shepparton	390m	6	0:22.92	61.3 km/h	8.0L	$3.60f	0:22.39	0:21.81	GR 5	$2,930	-	18	1. Mayfair Jill 2. Kid 3. Mr. Flood
2nd of 6	6/11/25	Shepparton	390m	1	0:22.21	63.2 km/h	1.3L	$5.00	0:22.13	0:21.89	GR 5	$2,930	$600	27	1. On Song Ice 2. Small Mercies 3. Paw Brody

Got A Scan (3) 2774733728
Trainer: John Mcclelland (Jindera)
Prize Money: $9,390
Win / Place: 15% / 33%

2 yo Black B

Sire: BEAST UNLEASHED (AUS)

Dam: GOTTA BOUNCE (AUS)

100

Rating

Stats

Career

33: 5-3-3

Track

28: 4-3-2

Trk/Dst

20: 3-3-2

Distance

20: 3-3-2

Season

18: 1-2-2

Country

33: 5-3-3

1st Up

1: 0-0-0

2nd Up

1: 0-0-0

Winning Distances
<400	400+	500+	600+	700+
3	2	0	0	0

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

Comments

Could only manage eighth last time but the start prior hit the frame when second (22.88) over 390m at this track. Has a decent strike-rate off the draw and is worth plenty of thought.

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
8th of 8	5/3/26	Shepparton	390m	7	0:23.12	60.7 km/h	7.5L	$3.60	0:22.62	0:21.98	GR 5	$2,930	-	7	1. Paw Vancouver 2. Especial Yogi 3. Paw Forrester
2nd of 8	26/2/26	Shepparton	390m	6	0:22.88	61.4 km/h	1.8L	$1.80	0:22.77	0:21.96	Bottom Up - Grade 5	$1,530	$320	17	1. Gold Gizmo 2. Got A Scan 3. Sky Springer
7th of 8	9/2/26	Shepparton	390m	7	0:22.70	61.9 km/h	6.1L	$6.00	0:22.28	0:21.86	GR 5	$2,930	-	4	1. Paw Kattia 2. Kraken Huggie 3. Canya Ignite
3rd of 7	5/2/26	Shepparton	390m	7	0:22.52	62.3 km/h	3.0L	$2.50	0:22.33	0:22.17	GR 5	$2,930	$300	3	1. Pelican's Sunday 2. Paw Kattia 3. Got A Scan
3rd of 8	2/2/26	Shepparton	390m	5	0:22.52	62.3 km/h	9.5L	$11	0:21.90	0:21.75	GR 5	$2,930	$300	13	1. Chilli Crumpet 2. Barooga Queen 3. Got A Scan
7th of 7	20/1/26	Temora	457m	6	0:26.32	62.5 km/h	7.8L	$31	0:25.78	0:25.78	GR 4/5	$3,320	-	5	1. My Three Boys 2. Yathong Tiger 3. Bianca's Boy

Angry Franky (4) 2275671175
Trainer: Robert Camilleri (Arcadia South)
Prize Money: $24,110
Win / Place: 16% / 38%

4 yo Black B

Sire: FERAL FRANKY (AUS)

Dam: PHILADELPHIA PIP (AUS)

Rating

Stats

Career

95: 16-12-9

Track

1: 0-0-0

Trk/Dst

1: 0-0-0

Distance

13: 1-0-3

Season

21: 3-5-1

Metro

1: 0-0-0

Country

94: 16-12-9

1st Up

2: 0-0-0

2nd Up

2: 0-0-1

Winning Distances
<400	400+	500+	600+	700+
16	0	0	0	0

Box History	1	2	3	4	5	6	7	8
STARTS	19	9	7	11	16	10	17	6
1st	7	3	2	0	1	1	1	1
2nd	3	0	0	1	2	1	3	2
3rd	5	0	1	0	1	0	2	0

Comments

Modest effort last time out when fifth over 400m at Geelong. Likely to struggle 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
5th of 5	9/2/26	Geelong	400m	2	0:23.67	60.8 km/h	7.3L	$5.50	0:23.16	0:22.77	GR 5	$1,530	-	3	1. Redeemer Belle 2. Cindy Cabang 3. Hollywood Franky
7th of 8	6/2/26	Healesville	350m	5	0:19.79	63.7 km/h	9.1L	$7.50	0:19.15	0:19.15	GR 5	$1,530	-	7	1. For The Plot 2. King Litterbug 3. Need You Now
1st of 8	30/1/26	Healesville	350m	2	0:19.52	64.5 km/h	1.0L	$6.50	0:19.52	0:19.23	GR 5	$1,530	$1,000	4	1. Angry Franky 2. Need You Now 3. Somerton Willow
1st of 8	26/1/26	Ballarat	390m	7	0:22.71	61.8 km/h	0.3L	$20	0:22.71	0:21.93	GR 5	$1,530	$1,000	4	1. Angry Franky 2. Fernando Lee 3. Argyle Emma
7th of 8	22/1/26	Healesville	350m	7	0:20.20	62.4 km/h	9.3L	$9.00	0:19.60	0:19.60	Rank Limit - Grade 5	$1,530	-	11	1. Need You Now 2. Rowdy's Beast 3. Reuben Hill
6th of 6	11/1/26	Healesville	350m	4	0:19.89	63.3 km/h	8.8L	$91	0:19.30	0:18.99	GR 5	$2,930	-	35	1. Above Them All 2. Party Started 3. Zipping Choi
35 Day Freshen-Up

Smiling Bee (5) 5735627433
Trainer: Jane Hooke (Huntly)
Prize Money: $13,205
Win / Place: 12% / 31%

3 yo Black B

Sire: ASTON DEE BEE (AUS)

Dam: WHITE AMBUSH (AUS)

100

Rating

Stats

Career

64: 8-3-9

Track

16: 1-0-5

Trk/Dst

14: 1-0-5

Distance

16: 1-0-5

Season

26: 3-2-4

Country

64: 8-3-9

1st Up

1: 0-0-0

2nd Up

1: 0-0-1

Winning Distances
<400	400+	500+	600+	700+
1	7	0	0	0

Box History	1	2	3	4	5	6	7	8
STARTS	7	5	7	9	5	8	12	11
1st	0	0	1	3	0	2	2	0
2nd	1	0	1	0	0	0	1	0
3rd	2	0	0	0	0	2	2	3

Comments

Flew the lids with a fast early split last time, hitting the frame with a 4.5 lengths third (22.46) over 390m at this track and making it two placings on end. Comes through a solid form race. Expected to feature.

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 8	5/3/26	Shepparton	390m	7	0:22.46	62.5 km/h	4.5L	$13	0:22.16	0:21.98	GR 5	$2,930	$300	5	1. Belgium Slice 2. Socks And Slides 3. Smiling Bee
3rd of 8	28/2/26	Shepparton	390m	8	0:22.60	62.1 km/h	2.5L	$10	0:22.43	0:21.96	GR 5	$1,530	$160	38	1. Moe Patty 2. We Are South 3. Smiling Bee
38 Day Freshen-Up
4th of 8	21/1/26	Bendigo	425m	7	0:24.81	61.7 km/h	7.5L	$8.00	0:24.31	0:23.95	GR 5	$1,530	$50	7	1. Beast Power 2. Craig Keeping 3. Ethanol Vision
7th of 8	14/1/26	Bendigo	425m	4	0:25.06	61.1 km/h	7.3L	$13	0:24.58	0:24.02	GR 5	$1,530	-	7	1. Snitch Adams 2. Beast Power 3. Blue Roses
2nd of 7	7/1/26	Bendigo	425m	1	0:24.84	61.6 km/h	8.3L	$1.50	0:24.29	0:24.07	GR 5	$1,530	$320	7	1. Paw Forrester 2. Smiling Bee 3. Fire Up Tommy
6th of 7	31/12/25	Bendigo	425m	6	0:24.82	61.6 km/h	7.1L	$10	0:24.33	0:24.33	Bottom Up - Grade 5	$1,530	-	7	1. Aston Finniss 2. You're In Luck 3. Miss Lady Bug

John Boy (6) 7677365522
Trainer: Nikita Harris (Lara)
Prize Money: $12,720
Win / Place: 9.88% / 29%

3 yo Black D

Sire: TIGGERLONG TONK (AUS)

Dam: QUEENIE JEAN (AUS)

Rating

Stats

Career

81: 8-5-11

Track

9: 0-1-1

Trk/Dst

9: 0-1-1

Distance

32: 2-3-3

Season

31: 3-3-4

Country

81: 8-5-11

1st Up

1: 0-0-0

2nd Up

1: 0-0-0

Winning Distances
<400	400+	500+	600+	700+
2	6	0	0	0

Box History	1	2	3	4	5	6	7	8
STARTS	11	6	8	13	8	9	12	14
1st	0	0	0	4	0	2	0	2
2nd	1	0	0	1	1	1	1	0
3rd	1	0	1	1	1	1	3	3

Comments

Has been in the minor money the last two runs, the latest finishing second (22.75) at this track. One of the better hopes.

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
2nd of 8	5/3/26	Shepparton	390m	7	0:22.75	61.7 km/h	5.8L	$15	0:22.37	0:21.98	GR 5	$2,930	$600	3	1. Hooked On Gin 2. John Boy 3. Hello Cooper
2nd of 7	2/3/26	Warrnambool	390m	1	0:22.96	61.1 km/h	0.5L	$9.00	0:22.93	0:22.26	Bottom Up - Grade 5	$1,530	$320	4	1. Bella Supreme 2. John Boy 3. Ruby's Show
5th of 7	26/2/26	Warragul	400m	8	0:23.61	61.0 km/h	6.0L	$4.80	0:23.21	0:22.74	GR 5	$1,530	-	6	1. Western Feel 2. Johnny's Revenge 3. Warrior Page
5th of 7	20/2/26	Warragul	400m	8	0:23.21	62.0 km/h	6.8L	$91	0:22.73	0:22.05	GR 5	$2,930	-	4	1. One For Bill 2. Paw Xanthie 3. Hamish Rose
6th of 8	16/2/26	Warrnambool	390m	8	0:22.88	61.4 km/h	7.5L	$41	0:22.35	0:22.31	Bottom Up - Grade 5	$1,530	-	3	1. Bush Jewel 2. Ethanol Vision 3. Whizbang Josie
3rd of 5	13/2/26	Warragul	400m	5	0:23.29	61.8 km/h	4.8L	$46	0:22.98	0:22.50	GR 5	$2,930	$300	4	1. Bub Who 2. Dream On Allan 3. John Boy

Elite Dara (7) 2271345766
Trainer: Brian Lord (Jindera)
Prize Money: $13,115
Win / Place: 8.82% / 23%

3 yo Black D

Sire: BERNARDO (AUS)

Dam: SUFFRAGETTE (AUS)

Rating

Stats

Career

68: 6-5-5

Track

5: 0-0-0

Trk/Dst

5: 0-0-0

Distance

5: 0-0-0

Season

26: 3-2-2

Country

68: 6-5-5

1st Up

2: 0-1-0

2nd Up

2: 0-0-0

Winning Distances
<400	400+	500+	600+	700+
4	1	1	0	0

Box History	1	2	3	4	5	6	7	8
STARTS	16	10	10	8	7	2	7	8
1st	1	1	0	0	1	1	2	0
2nd	0	1	0	1	0	0	1	2
3rd	1	0	2	0	0	0	1	1

Comments

Has finished sixth at his last couple of starts, most recently at Temora over 330m. 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
6th of 7	8/3/26	Temora	330m	1	0:19.39	61.3 km/h	4.8L	$23	0:19.06	0:18.40	GR 5	$2,340	-	9	1. White And Black 2. Just Stop It 3. Scarlet's Desire
6th of 8	27/2/26	Wagga	320m	1	0:19.07	60.4 km/h	7.8L	$31	0:18.53	0:18.00	GR 5	$2,340	-	23	1. Paw Lilibet 2. He's Wanted 3. Trent Crimm
7th of 7	4/2/26	Temora	330m	1	0:19.56	60.7 km/h	11.0L	$41	0:18.78	0:18.43	GR 5	$2,340	-	5	1. Allergy Free 2. My Rupee 3. Leg It Lucy
5th of 8	30/1/26	Wagga	320m	4	0:19.67	58.6 km/h	16.8L	$20	0:18.50	0:18.29	GR 5	$2,340	-	19	1. Seven Inn 2. Marg 3. Little Chew Chew
4th of 8	11/1/26	Wagga	320m	4	0:18.82	61.2 km/h	4.3L	$71	0:18.53	0:18.41	GR 4/5	$2,520	$75	13	1. Roar Of Thunder 2. Tommy's Ava 3. Bianca's Eyelash
3rd of 8	29/12/25	Wagga	320m	7	0:18.72	61.5 km/h	4.5L	$4.80	0:18.40	0:18.19	GR 5	$1,100	$95	5	1. Aussie Rush 2. Just Stop It 3. Elite Dara

Tat Buddy (8) 8754614615
Trainer: David Warburton (Tatura)
Prize Money: $5,955
Win / Place: 14% / 37%

3 yo BDL D

Sire: BEWILDERING (AUS)

Dam: INVICTUS COCO (AUS)

Rating

Stats

Career

27: 4-2-4

Track

23: 3-2-4

Trk/Dst

23: 3-2-4

Distance

23: 3-2-4

Season

12: 2-0-0

Country

27: 4-2-4

1st Up

1: 0-0-0

2nd Up

1: 0-0-1

Winning Distances
<400	400+	500+	600+	700+
4	0	0	0	0

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

Comments

Won two starts back after racing on the pace at this track over 390m in 22.74. Couldn't repeat the feat last time out when fifth over 390m at this track at Grade 5 level. Must be included.

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
5th of 8	5/3/26	Shepparton	390m	3	0:22.90	61.3 km/h	4.3L	$18	0:22.62	0:21.98	GR 5	$2,930	-	7	1. Paw Vancouver 2. Especial Yogi 3. Paw Forrester
1st of 8	26/2/26	Shepparton	390m	1	0:22.74	61.7 km/h	3.0L	$8.00	0:22.74	0:21.96	Bottom Up - Grade 5	$1,530	$1,000	14	1. Tat Buddy 2. Belgium Slice 3. Scott Lil Diva
6th of 8	12/2/26	Shepparton	390m	2	0:23.59	59.5 km/h	15.8L	$6.00	0:22.49	0:22.27	GR 5	$1,530	-	7	1. Ocean Burn 2. Sugar Shine 3. Frank Grimes
4th of 8	5/2/26	Shepparton	390m	2	0:22.90	61.3 km/h	7.0L	$10	0:22.44	0:22.17	GR 5	$2,930	$75	56	1. Dim Sim Rixi 2. Point The Finger 3. Astronomica
56 Day Freshen-Up
1st of 8	11/12/25	Shepparton	390m	8	0:22.62	62.1 km/h	1.4L	$9.70	0:22.62	0:22.10	Rank Limit - Restricted Win	$1,530	$1,000	3	1. Tat Buddy 2. Boston Legal 3. Caved In
6th of 7	8/12/25	Healesville	300m	4	0:17.30	62.4 km/h	4.7L	$3.60	0:16.97	0:16.78	Bottom Up - Restricted Win	$1,530	-	12	1. Chubby Sammy 2. Why Not Flossie 3. Jooper

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