Shepparton Race 9

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Prize Money: $2,925

BLAZE (3) has been in the minors the last two, the latest showing strong pace early but gathered in and finished a 1.5 lengths second over 300m Healesville in 17.05. Didn't win last time but still ran one of the quickest times on the card. Likely to feature again. NELL'S PRIDE (1) was in winning form two back (23.08) at Warragul but ran below best last time at Sale, finishing 8th. Form from her last run is proving strong. One of the better hopes. PRESENT GIFT (4) had a tricky draw and ran well to finish second, beaten 2 lengths, (22.76) at this track. Can feature again. NALA'S MANTIS (2) is worth including after a top-three finish at big odds most recently.

Distance: 390m
Class: Tier 3 - Grade 7
Track: Good
Weather: Fine
Surface: All Weather

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Nell's Pride (1) 523418x
Trainer: Katharine Gorman (Tanjil South)
Prize Money: $2,535
Win / Place: 16% / 50%

2 yo FWN B

Sire: FERAL FRANKY (AUS)

Dam: ULTIMATE RUSH (AUS)

Rating

Stats

Career

6: 1-1-1

Season

6: 1-1-1

Country

6: 1-1-1

1st Up

1: 0-0-0

2nd Up

1: 0-1-0

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

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

Comments

Returns from a four months break and only other fresh up run was on debut when placed over 400m at Warragul. 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
8th of 8	2/11/25	Sale	435m	8	0:26.26	59.6 km/h	25.5L	$5.40	0:24.48	0:24.09	MX 6/7	$2,930	-	5	1. Keep Your Cool 2. Ring Me Later 3. Dr. Gianna
1st of 8	28/10/25	Warragul	400m	2	0:23.08	62.4 km/h	2.5L	$4.00f	0:23.08	0:22.55	MDN	$2,540	$1,680	9	1. Nell's Pride 2. Irish Legend 3. Why Not Iris
4th of 8	19/10/25	Sale	435m	1	0:24.75	63.3 km/h	6.1L	$11	0:24.32	0:24.14	MDN FIN	$2,930	$75	7	1. In Action 2. Mr. Teddy Bear 3. Dr. Yamir
3rd of 8	12/10/25	Sale	435m	2	0:24.93	62.8 km/h	3.3L	$3.40f	0:24.72	0:24.41	MDN H	$2,540	$260	5	1. Akina Rocky 2. Dr. Yamir 3. Nell's Pride
2nd of 8	7/10/25	Warragul	400m	7	0:23.02	62.6 km/h	4.0L	$23	0:22.75	0:22.63	MDN	$2,540	$520	11	1. Rio Stella 2. Nell's Pride 3. Early Ray
5th of 7	26/9/25	Warragul	400m	7	0:23.53	61.2 km/h	6.5L	$8.00	0:23.11	0:22.30	MDN	$2,540	-	-	1. Nobby 2. Prince Laroi 3. Scampi

Nala's Mantis (2) 3747455572
Trainer: Nikita Harris (Lara)
Prize Money: $2,370
Win / Place: 4.55% / 27%

2 yo WH/FWN B

Sire: FERNANDO BALE (AUS)

Dam: SIMBA'S GIRL (AUS)

Rating

Stats

Career

22: 1-2-3

Distance

4: 0-1-0

Season

22: 1-2-3

Country

22: 1-2-3

1st Up

1: 0-0-0

2nd Up

1: 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	4	1	2	2	3	2	5	3
1st	0	0	0	0	0	0	1	0
2nd	0	1	0	1	0	0	0	0
3rd	2	0	0	0	0	0	1	0

Comments

Finished second last start (22.59) at big odds over 390m at Warrnambool. Drawn close to the inside. Worth including.

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	2/3/26	Warrnambool	390m	4	0:22.59	62.2 km/h	0.3L	$16	0:22.57	0:22.26	Bottom Up - Grade 7	$1,530	$320	6	1. Little Miss May 2. Nala's Mantis 3. Average Return
7th of 8	24/2/26	Warrnambool	390m	3	0:23.48	59.8 km/h	11.0L	$9.00	0:22.74	0:22.23	Bottom Up - Restricted Win	$1,530	-	3	1. Rocky Ray 2. Leta Lestrange 3. Moraine Trevor
5th of 7	21/2/26	Bendigo	425m	1	0:25.06	61.1 km/h	9.6L	$3.30	0:24.39	0:24.21	Bottom Up - Grade 7	$1,530	-	5	1. Handful Of Cash 2. Dark Habits 3. Darra Lago
5th of 7	16/2/26	Warrnambool	390m	3	0:23.19	60.5 km/h	3.5L	$11	0:22.96	0:22.31	Bottom Up - Restricted Win	$1,530	-	9	1. Val's Legacy 2. Glimmer Of Hope 3. Grand Cassian
5th of 8	7/2/26	Ballarat	390m	1	0:22.77	61.7 km/h	7.6L	$6.50	0:22.23	0:22.19	T3 GR 7	$1,530	-	4	1. Dimora Blitz 2. Prawn And Order 3. Paw Kara
4th of 8	3/2/26	Geelong	400m	8	0:23.02	62.6 km/h	3.2L	$10	0:22.79	0:22.34	Bottom Up - Grade 7	$1,530	$50	4	1. Sir Starbuck 2. Unleashing 3. Gravy Train

Blaze (3) 2777768532
Trainer: Joe Uglietta (Yan Yean)
Prize Money: $2,780
Win / Place: 7.14% / 35%

2 yo White/Black B

Sire: FERNANDO BALE (AUS)

Dam: BLACK ROBIN (AUS)

100

Rating

Stats

Career

14: 1-2-2

Track

4: 1-0-1

Trk/Dst

4: 1-0-1

Distance

5: 1-0-1

Season

14: 1-2-2

Country

14: 1-2-2

1st Up

1: 1-0-0

2nd Up

1: 0-0-0

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

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

Comments

Flew the lids with a fast early split last time, hitting the frame with a 1.5 lengths second (17.05) over 300m at Healesville and making it two placings on end. Key chance 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
2nd of 8	2/3/26	Healesville	300m	6	0:17.05	63.3 km/h	1.6L	$5.00	0:16.94	0:16.94	Bottom Up - Grade 7	$1,530	$320	7	1. Classic Houdini 2. Blaze 3. Rumbling Rose
3rd of 8	23/2/26	Healesville	300m	2	0:17.25	62.6 km/h	1.8L	$8.00	0:17.13	0:16.84	Bottom Up - Restricted Win	$1,530	$160	3	1. Maggie Storm 2. Aston Macquarie 3. Blaze
5th of 6	20/2/26	Healesville	300m	1	0:17.17	62.9 km/h	4.2L	$17	0:16.87	0:16.80	T3 RSTW	$1,530	-	8	1. My Boy Sonny 2. Aston Macquarie 3. Maggie Storm
8th of 8	12/2/26	Shepparton	390m	1	0:23.52	59.7 km/h	9.5L	$4.40	0:22.89	0:22.27	T3 GR 7	$1,530	-	6	1. Tipsy Tilly 2. Autumn Rains 3. Shaggy Bear
6th of 8	6/2/26	Healesville	300m	3	0:17.63	61.3 km/h	6.2L	$12	0:17.20	0:16.64	T3 GR 7	$1,530	-	7	1. Night Ralf 2. Tinker Rock 3. Phantom Dash
7th of 7	30/1/26	Healesville	300m	3	0:17.61	61.3 km/h	11.5L	$5.50	0:16.86	0:16.59	T3 GR 7	$1,530	-	4	1. Sterling Inn 2. Invictus Beach 3. Night Ralf

Present Gift (4) 2547743542
Trainer: Patrick Newell (Wallan)
Prize Money: $5,410
Win / Place: 2.70% / 43%

3 yo BDL D

Sire: MY REDEEMER (AUS)

Dam: NEW SAMSATION (AUS)

100

Rating

Stats

Career

37: 1-6-9

Track

33: 1-5-8

Trk/Dst

33: 1-5-8

Distance

33: 1-5-8

Season

23: 1-3-5

Country

37: 1-6-9

1st Up

1: 0-0-0

2nd Up

1: 0-1-0

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

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

Comments

Last start finished 2nd in a Bottom Up - Restricted Win on February 26 over 390m at this track behind Darkest Colour beaten 2 lengths (22.76). In the money last time and looks well placed to go one better.

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 6	26/2/26	Shepparton	390m	5	0:22.76	61.7 km/h	2.0L	$3.40	0:22.64	0:21.96	Bottom Up - Restricted Win	$1,530	$320	14	1. Darkest Colour 2. Present Gift 3. Be Like Wayne
4th of 8	12/2/26	Shepparton	390m	5	0:23.14	60.7 km/h	3.8L	$12	0:22.89	0:22.27	T3 GR 7	$1,530	$50	7	1. Tipsy Tilly 2. Autumn Rains 3. Shaggy Bear
5th of 7	5/2/26	Shepparton	390m	1	0:23.04	60.9 km/h	8.5L	$19	0:22.47	0:22.17	T3 GR 7	$2,930	-	7	1. Paw Varna 2. Aston Plot 3. Justified Jim
3rd of 7	29/1/26	Shepparton	390m	6	0:22.78	61.6 km/h	1.5L	$35	0:22.69	0:22.16	Bottom Up - Restricted Win	$1,530	$160	14	1. Koda 2. Paw Kara 3. Present Gift
4th of 6	15/1/26	Shepparton	390m	8	0:23.04	60.9 km/h	10.0L	$20	0:22.34	0:21.99	MX 6/7	$1,530	$50	14	1. Winning Hand 2. Blues Train 3. Miss Barbie
7th of 8	1/1/26	Shepparton	390m	6	0:22.99	61.1 km/h	10.5L	$67	0:22.30	0:22.25	T3 GR 7	$2,930	-	12	1. Kraken Rum 2. Aston Plot 3. Tell Me Lies

Winter Runnings (5) 6x78744665
Trainer: Dallas Moore (Kialla)
Prize Money: $1,100
Win / Place: 7.14% / 7.14%

2 yo Black B

Sire: ALLEN DEED (AUS)

Dam: CAWBOURNE SLIDER (AUS)

Rating

Stats

Career

14: 1-0-0

Track

12: 1-0-0

Trk/Dst

11: 1-0-0

Distance

11: 1-0-0

Season

11: 0-0-0

Country

14: 1-0-0

1st Up

2: 0-0-0

2nd Up

2: 0-0-0

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

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

Comments

Has not shown much in recent runs. Could only manage fifth last time out over 390m at this track. Not doing enough to be considered.

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 6	26/2/26	Shepparton	390m	1	0:23.29	60.3 km/h	9.8L	$11	0:22.64	0:21.96	Bottom Up - Restricted Win	$1,530	-	7	1. Darkest Colour 2. Present Gift 3. Be Like Wayne
6th of 7	19/2/26	Shepparton	450m	4	0:26.59	60.9 km/h	17.8L	$81	0:25.41	0:25.41	Rank Limit - Grade 7	$1,530	-	7	1. High Five Indi 2. Scott Ephraim 3. Spruiking
6th of 8	12/2/26	Shepparton	390m	3	0:23.49	59.8 km/h	9.0L	$27	0:22.89	0:22.27	T3 GR 7	$1,530	-	14	1. Tipsy Tilly 2. Autumn Rains 3. Shaggy Bear
4th of 7	29/1/26	Shepparton	390m	8	0:23.31	60.2 km/h	6.8L	$4.60	0:22.87	0:22.16	Bottom Up - Restricted Win	$1,530	$50	14	1. Gotham Thanos 2. Caved In 3. Wonderful Girl
4th of 7	15/1/26	Shepparton	390m	2	0:23.04	60.9 km/h	6.5L	$7.50	0:22.62	0:21.99	MX 6/7	$1,530	$50	14	1. Whodat Whiskey 2. Racey Stacey 3. Whipstick Jordan
7th of 8	1/1/26	Shepparton	390m	1	0:23.26	60.4 km/h	9.0L	$12	0:22.67	0:22.25	T3 GR 7	$2,930	-	6	1. Calamity Nina 2. Arizona Icon 3. Transit Lounge

Thermal Smoke (6) 6434854773
Trainer: Carol Jackson (Neilborough)
Prize Money: $3,835
Win / Place: 1.92% / 23%

3 yo Black B

Sire: AUSSIE INFRARED (AUS)

Dam: FAUN FLAME (AUS)

Rating

Stats

Career

52: 1-3-8

Track

14: 0-1-0

Trk/Dst

7: 0-0-0

Distance

15: 0-1-1

Season

21: 0-2-4

Country

52: 1-3-8

1st Up

3: 0-2-0

2nd Up

3: 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	4	7	3	5	11	9	6
1st	0	0	1	0	0	0	0	0
2nd	0	1	1	0	0	0	0	1
3rd	1	1	1	1	1	0	2	1

Comments

Showed good improvement when third behind Lightheartedness at Bendigo last start over 500m (28.77). Has to be respected.

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	4/2/26	Bendigo	500m	8	0:28.77	62.6 km/h	6.0L	$20	0:28.38	0:28.38	Rank Limit - Restricted Win	$1,740	$180	2	1. Lightheartedness 2. Love You 3. Thermal Smoke
7th of 8	2/2/26	Warrnambool	450m	6	0:26.79	60.5 km/h	23.8L	$31	0:25.21	0:25.21	Bottom Up - Restricted Win	$1,530	-	7	1. Seger 2. Aston Astute 3. Aston Poseidon
7th of 8	26/1/26	Warrnambool	450m	7	0:26.39	61.4 km/h	10.4L	$61	0:25.66	0:25.66	Bottom Up - Restricted Win	$1,530	-	12	1. Paddy's Chariot 2. Aston Alert 3. Ivory Panke
4th of 8	14/1/26	Bendigo	500m	7	0:28.77	62.6 km/h	4.8L	$34	0:28.46	0:28.46	T3 RSTW	$1,740	$50	2	1. Les Norton 2. Marvulli 3. Sam's Universe
5th of 7	12/1/26	Warrnambool	450m	3	0:26.51	61.1 km/h	12.5L	$17	0:25.64	0:25.64	Bottom Up - Restricted Win	$1,530	-	5	1. Noble Dash 2. She's Just Fine 3. Aston Nijinsky
8th of 8	7/1/26	Bendigo	500m	5	0:29.75	60.5 km/h	15.8L	$5.50	0:28.70	0:28.70	T3 RSTW	$1,740	-	6	1. Moraine Bluey 2. Trenton's Empire 3. Kiptum

Be Like Wayne (7) 57754878x3
Trainer: Patrick Newell (Wallan)
Prize Money: $2,630
Win / Place: 5.88% / 29%

3 yo Black D

Sire: MY REDEEMER (AUS)

Dam: NEW SAMSATION (AUS)

Rating

Stats

Career

17: 1-1-3

Track

14: 1-1-2

Trk/Dst

14: 1-1-2

Distance

14: 1-1-2

Season

15: 1-1-3

Country

17: 1-1-3

1st Up

2: 0-0-1

2nd Up

1: 0-0-0

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

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

Comments

Produced a good effort last start to finish third over 390m at this track, beaten 2.5 lengths (22.80) behind Darkest Colour in a Bottom Up - Restricted Win on February 26. Minor place prospects only.

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	26/2/26	Shepparton	390m	3	0:22.80	61.6 km/h	2.5L	$16	0:22.64	0:21.96	Bottom Up - Restricted Win	$1,530	$160	98	1. Darkest Colour 2. Present Gift 3. Be Like Wayne
98 Day Spell
8th of 8	20/11/25	Shepparton	390m	7	0:23.42	59.9 km/h	12.5L	$5.00	0:22.58	0:22.31	GR 7	$1,530	-	7	1. Energiser Dash 2. Figure Of Speech 3. Oriental Luna
7th of 8	13/11/25	Shepparton	390m	8	0:23.15	60.6 km/h	11.3L	$12	0:22.40	0:21.96	GR 7	$1,530	-	5	1. Kraken Scooby 2. Dark Habits 3. Present Gift
8th of 8	8/11/25	Shepparton	390m	8	0:23.22	60.5 km/h	9.5L	$8.50	0:22.59	0:22.33	T3 GR 7	$2,930	-	10	1. Permit Fee 2. Market Billy 3. Shaggy Bear
4th of 8	29/10/25	Healesville	350m	8	0:20.13	62.6 km/h	1.8L	$16	0:20.02	0:19.58	MX 6/7	$1,530	$50	6	1. Lily Marleen 2. Patty's Dream 3. Bangkok Beauty
5th of 7	23/10/25	Shepparton	390m	8	0:23.31	60.2 km/h	6.0L	$7.00	0:22.92	0:22.23	T3 GR 7	$1,530	-	7	1. Thermal Ignition 2. Racey Stacey 3. Market Rose

Bonnie Beautiful (8) 268x7677x4
Trainer: Patrick Newell (Wallan)
Prize Money: $1,420
Win / Place: 6.67% / 13%

3 yo BLU B

Sire: MY REDEEMER (AUS)

Dam: NEW SAMSATION (AUS)

Rating

Stats

Career

15: 1-1-0

Track

12: 1-0-0

Trk/Dst

12: 1-0-0

Distance

12: 1-0-0

Season

8: 0-1-0

Country

15: 1-1-0

1st Up

3: 0-0-0

2nd Up

2: 1-0-0

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

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

Comments

Modest effort last time out when fourth over 390m at this track. Happy enough to avoid.

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 6	26/2/26	Shepparton	390m	6	0:23.17	60.6 km/h	8.0L	$13	0:22.64	0:21.96	Bottom Up - Restricted Win	$1,530	$50	91	1. Darkest Colour 2. Present Gift 3. Be Like Wayne
91 Day Spell
7th of 8	27/11/25	Shepparton	390m	6	0:23.40	60.0 km/h	9.5L	$12	0:22.78	0:22.32	T3 GR 7	$1,530	-	7	1. Whodat Whiskey 2. Red Deakin 3. Present Gift
7th of 8	20/11/25	Shepparton	390m	4	0:23.32	60.2 km/h	11.3L	$10	0:22.58	0:22.31	GR 7	$1,530	-	7	1. Energiser Dash 2. Figure Of Speech 3. Oriental Luna
6th of 7	13/11/25	Shepparton	390m	8	0:23.11	60.8 km/h	6.5L	$5.00	0:22.69	0:21.96	GR 7	$1,530	-	15	1. Texas Cowgirl 2. Miss Barbie 3. Shaggy Bear
7th of 8	29/10/25	Healesville	300m	4	0:17.54	61.6 km/h	4.8L	$12	0:17.22	0:16.81	GR 7	$1,530	-	76	1. Be You 2. Prince Of Fire 3. Hanna's Avatar
76 Day Spell
99th of 1	23/10/25	Shepparton	390m	1	N/A	-	-	$0.00			Trial	$0	-	-	1. 99-Bonnie Beautiful 2. 3.

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