Shepparton Race 13

Shepparton Race 13 (300+ Rank)

Prize Money: $1,530

KRAKEN HOOK (8) was out of in the placings when sixth last time but three runs back posted a powerful 22.15 win over 390m at this track. Has the ability and looks hard to top. CIRCLE ROUND (1) was big odds last time but gave a huge sight after a fast early split and ran away with a 4 length win at Ballarat over 450m in 25.74. Recorded one of the quickest times on the card in scoring last start. Capable of going well again. BIG SUNSHINE (5) was a strong winner (24.22) from box 2 last time, scoring by 2.75 lengths at Bendigo. Has a tricky draw to overcome and will need a clean break. Some good form is emerging from his last run. One of main contenders.

Distance: 390m
Class: Grade 5
Track: Good
Weather: FINE
Surface: All Weather

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Circle Round (1) 8853786581
Trainer: Adam Norris (Girgarre)
Prize Money: $5,750
Win / Place: 14% / 35%

2 yo White and Dark Brindle B

Sire: WOW (AUS)

Dam: GAMMA BALE (AUS)

Rating

Stats

Career

28: 4-4-2

Season

23: 4-3-1

Metro

6: 0-0-0

Country

22: 4-4-2

1st Up

1: 0-0-0

2nd Up

1: 0-0-1

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

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

Comments

Was prominent from the outset and held on well to win at Ballarat over 450m in 25.74 last start, beating Sweet Tonight. Likes the rails so ran one of the fastest times on the program in that last win. Stay with her.

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 8	3/3/25	Ballarat	450m	2	00:25.74	NaN km/h	3.43L	$5.00	25740	0:25.40	Grade 5 T3	$1,530	$1,000	6	1. CIRCLE ROUND 2. SWEET TONIGHT 3. MILLERS ROAD
8th of 8	25/2/25	Geelong	460m	2	00:26.84	NaN km/h	8.21L	$15	26840	0:26.18	Grade 5 T3	$1,530	-	6	1. ASTON BAMFORD 2. WHATEVER HE SAID 3. LITTLE PEG
5th of 7	19/2/25	Meadows (Mep)	525m	7	00:31.27	NaN km/h	11.2L	$18	31270	0:29.58	Grade 5 T3	$3,340	-	5	1. HOT SUMMER SKY 2. ASTON ALLURE 3. BOBBY BACCALA
6th of 6	14/2/25	Geelong	520m	6	00:31.22	NaN km/h	18.06L	$141	31220	0:29.95	Grade 5	$3,340	-	7	1. VAN WYCK 2. BAY TUDOR 3. XENI BALE
8th of 8	7/2/25	Geelong	460m	4	00:26.73	NaN km/h	12.43L	$89	26730	0:25.68	Grade 5	$2,930	-	3	1. GAPING MARGIN 2. PAW YANELLE 3. BALLYMAC WINKS
7th of 7	4/2/25	Geelong	460m	6	0:27.19	60.9 km/h	7.7L	$5.50	0:26.66	0:26.46	GR 5	$1,530	-	8	1. Aston Allure 2. Black Prestige 3. Black Spectre

Hagibis (2) 5863375633
Trainer: Kenneth Doidge (Murchison)
Prize Money: $12,910
Win / Place: 2.31% / 34%

Nearing Another Win

5 yo Black B

Sire: FERNANDO BALE (AUS)

Dam: WEST ON JILL (AUS)

Rating

Stats

Career

130: 3-17-25

Track

65: 0-11-15

Trk/Dst

21: 0-1-4

Distance

21: 0-1-4

Season

23: 0-0-5

Country

130: 3-17-25

1st Up

2: 0-0-0

2nd Up

2: 0-0-1

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

Box History	1	2	3	4	5	6	7	8
STARTS	21	12	21	11	12	17	19	17
1st	1	1	0	0	0	0	0	1
2nd	5	2	3	1	1	3	1	1
3rd	0	1	6	1	2	5	5	5

Comments

Has finished in the placings at last two, the latest when third (22.66) at big odds over 390m at this track. Has a low draw. Has to do a bit more.

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	6/3/25	Shepparton	390m	4	00:22.66	NaN km/h	2.3L	$108	22660	0:21.94	Grade 5 T3	$2,930	$300	7	1. SCOTT LIL DIVA 2. BOROUGH MAN 3. HAGIBIS
3rd of 6	27/2/25	Shepparton	390m	8	00:22.98	NaN km/h	9.2L	$29	22980	0:22.17	Grade 5 T3	$1,530	$160	9	1. REDSHIFT ROMEO 2. SONIC TROOPER 3. HAGIBIS
6th of 8	18/2/25	Healesville	300m	8	00:17.51	NaN km/h	4.8L	$38	17510	0:16.83	Grade 5	$1,530	-	11	1. FIREBIRD FLYER 2. FIRE ANT 3. UNO PEANUT
5th of 5	7/2/25	Bendigo	425m	6	00:24.97	NaN km/h	11.03L	$29	24970	0:24.00	Grade 5	$1,530	-	7	1. MISS IMMY LEE 2. HARTLAND PRINCE 3. KISS ME RUBY
7th of 7	31/1/25	Healesville	300m	6	00:17.54	NaN km/h	5.49L	$51	17540	0:16.68	Grade 5 T3	$1,530	-	29	1. SASSY PANAMA 2. INTERCEPT QUEEN 3. FIRE ANT
3rd of 7	2/1/25	Shepparton	390m	2	0:22.87	61.4 km/h	5.5L	$81	0:22.48	0:22.20	GR 5	$2,930	$300	22	1. Bow Edition 2. Cartel Glamour 3. Hagibis

What A Spirit (3) 4576632464
Trainer: N Mason (Euroa)
Prize Money: $12,170
Win / Place: 7.35% / 38%

5 yo BDL B

Sire: FERNANDO BALE (AUS)

Dam: MILITANT SPIRIT (AUS)

Rating

Stats

Career

68: 5-9-12

Track

12: 0-1-4

Trk/Dst

11: 0-1-4

Distance

31: 2-4-7

Season

18: 0-3-3

Country

68: 5-9-12

1st Up

2: 0-0-0

2nd Up

2: 0-1-1

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

Box History	1	2	3	4	5	6	7	8
STARTS	9	7	8	9	13	10	6	6
1st	0	0	1	3	0	0	0	1
2nd	0	2	1	1	1	2	1	1
3rd	3	1	1	1	2	2	0	2

Comments

Last start finished 4th over 300m at Healesville beaten 1.75 lengths (17.37) behind Devil In Me in a Grade 5 on January 29. Should be around the mark.

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
4th of 8	29/1/25	Healesville	300m	7	00:17.36	NaN km/h	1.83L	$10	17360	0:17.09	Grade 5	$1,530	$50	6	1. DEVIL IN ME 2. NO MANNERS 3. BOROUGH MAN
6th of 7	23/1/25	Shepparton	390m	5	00:22.89	NaN km/h	3.84L	$8.00	22890	0:22.31	Grade 5 T3	$1,530	-	15	1. MARINO 2. HARTLAND DUKE 3. INTEX BALE
4th of 8	8/1/25	Bendigo	425m	5	00:24.47	NaN km/h	6.34L	$15	24470	0:23.64	Grade 5 T3	$1,530	$50	7	1. NICKLEBY ACTION 2. LEONARDO ZEAL 3. MY COMPASS
2nd of 8	1/1/25	Bendigo	425m	6	00:24.69	NaN km/h	0.01L	$6.00	24690	0:24.10	Grade 5	$1,530	$320	13	1. MY COMPASS 2. WHAT A SPIRIT 3. MR. HA HA
3rd of 6	19/12/24	Shepparton	390m	2	00:22.58	NaN km/h	4.57L	$18	22580	0:22.10	Grade 5	$1,530	$160	13	1. FIRING CHIEF 2. SCARLETT'S GEM 3. WHAT A SPIRIT
6th of 8	6/12/24	Healesville	300m	4	0:17.23	62.7 km/h	1.5L	$6.80	0:17.13	0:16.89	GR 5	$1,530	-	9	1. Inter Black Fire 2. Hotspot Hero 3. Sidewinder

Little Minnie (4) 6188523276
Trainer: Gary Cowcher (Broadford)
Prize Money: $8,945
Win / Place: 19% / 42%

Track / Distance Specialist

2 yo Black B

Sire: BEAST UNLEASHED (AUS)

Dam: RUBY GIRL (AUS)

Rating

Stats

Career

21: 4-4-1

Track

9: 4-1-1

Trk/Dst

6: 3-1-1

Distance

6: 3-1-1

Season

17: 2-4-1

Country

21: 4-4-1

1st Up

1: 1-0-0

2nd Up

1: 0-0-0

Winning Distances
<400	400+	500+	600+	700+
3	1	0	0	0

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

Comments

Didn't make the placings last time at Healesville (19.99) in a Grade 5, finishing a 6 length sixth. Still a maiden from the draw but has placed two times. Has ability and should be around the money.

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 8	7/3/25	Healesville	350m	2	00:19.99	NaN km/h	6.37L	$4.00	19990	0:19.24	Grade 5 T3	$1,530	-	16	1. GET A GRIP 2. MYALL MANNERED 3. GENERAL WINSTON
7th of 7	19/2/25	Bendigo	500m	3	00:29.06	NaN km/h	14.2L	$41	29060	0:28.07	Grade 5 Heat	$3,340	-	7	1. LOVELY LAINEY 2. MCIVOR JEWELS 3. ROWDY'S BEAST
2nd of 7	12/2/25	Healesville	350m	5	00:19.50	NaN km/h	0.2L	$3.30	19500	0:19.42	Grade 5	$1,530	$320	6	1. ORIENTAL AURORA 2. LITTLE MINNIE 3. MYALL MANNERED
3rd of 8	6/2/25	Shepparton	390m	6	00:22.35	NaN km/h	0.51L	$15	22350	0:22.15	Grade 5 T3	$2,930	$300	6	1. ONE KNEE NONI 2. FITZROY HALLE 3. LITTLE MINNIE
2nd of 8	31/1/25	Healesville	350m	3	00:19.57	NaN km/h	0.8L	$27	19570	0:19.50	Grade 5 T3	$1,530	$320	7	1. SPOTTY CAN RUN 2. LITTLE MINNIE 3. INTER STAR FIRE
5th of 6	24/1/25	Bendigo	500m	3	0:29.14	61.8 km/h	13.9L	$41	0:28.16	0:28.11	RST WIN	$3,340	-	14	1. Nancy Devere 2. Aston Amisha 3. Michigan Girl

Big Sunshine (5) 5378355781
Trainer: Rodney Clark (Echuca Village)
Prize Money: $8,235
Win / Place: 20% / 45%

2 yo FWN D

Sire: OUT OF RANGE (AUS)

Dam: ORIENTAL KAY (AUS)

Rating

Stats

Career

20: 4-1-4

Track

7: 0-0-3

Trk/Dst

7: 0-0-3

Distance

7: 0-0-3

Season

20: 4-1-4

Country

20: 4-1-4

1st Up

1: 0-1-0

2nd Up

1: 1-0-0

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

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

Comments

Solid performance after racing just off the speed to win by 2.75 lengths at Bendigo over 425m (24.22) beating Hillbilly Rocky in Grade 5 on March 5. Makes plenty of appeal on the back of the latest win.

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
1st of 7	5/3/25	Bendigo	425m	2	00:24.22	NaN km/h	2.47L	$1.80	24220	0:23.83	Grade 5	$1,530	$1,000	9	1. BIG SUNSHINE 2. HILLBILLY ROCKY 3. MR. HA HA
8th of 8	24/2/25	Shepparton	390m	7	00:23.59	NaN km/h	16.4L	$44	23590	0:22.12	Restricted Win Heat	$2,930	-	2	1. PRETTY PIPA 2. HEAVY HAULAGE 3. GLOBAL EXPRESS
7th of 8	22/2/25	Shepparton	390m	9	00:22.92	NaN km/h	6.9L	$8.20	22920	0:22.12	Grade 5	$1,530	-	36	1. BROOMBRAE FRITZ 2. JABBERWOCKY 3. SPOILER ALERT
36 Day Freshen-Up
5th of 8	17/1/25	Bendigo	425m	6	00:24.56	NaN km/h	9.87L	$27	24560	0:23.55	Grade 5 No Penalty	$2,930	-	6	1. ROSS STREET PETE 2. ATOMIC SECRET 3. EVOLVE
5th of 8	11/1/25	Shepparton	390m	3	00:22.49	NaN km/h	3.1L	$9.50	22490	0:22.09	Grade 5	$1,530	-	11	1. ORIENTAL OPHELIA 2. ZAP 3. QUILLA REEF
3rd of 6	31/12/24	Horsham	410m	4	0:23.66	62.4 km/h	2.7L	$11	0:23.47	0:23.29	GR 5	$2,930	$300	4	1. Solid Ground 2. Idyllic Layla 3. Big Sunshine

Maxie Emgrand (6) 67x1756x57
Trainer: Michael Chilcott (Heathcote)
Prize Money: $13,500
Win / Place: 10% / 29%

4 yo White/Black D

Sire: AUSSIE INFRARED (AUS)

Dam: CLASSY EMGRAND (AUS)

Rating

Stats

Career

55: 6-5-5

Season

6: 1-0-0

Metro

7: 0-1-0

Country

48: 6-4-5

1st Up

3: 2-0-0

2nd Up

3: 0-1-0

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

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

Comments

Has not shown much in recent runs. Could only manage seventh last time out over 425m at Bendigo. Predicted to struggle on this occasion.

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 7	26/2/25	Bendigo	425m	4	00:25.45	NaN km/h	19.46L	$55	25450	0:23.99	Grade 5	$1,530	-	19	1. TORNADO JACK 2. ALICE FROM VENUS 3. LEAVE ME IN
5th of 5	7/2/25	Bendigo	425m	1	00:25.49	NaN km/h	14.34L	$16	25490	0:24.00	Grade 5	$1,530	-	80	1. WALTER WALRUS 2. KRIS BAR PADDY 3. NALA'S GHOST
80 Day Spell
6th of 7	19/11/24	Horsham	410m	4	00:25.18	NaN km/h	28.44L	$27	25180	0:23.16	Grade 5	$2,930	-	29	1. PASSING 2. WESTERN BALE 3. PERFECT TONIGHT
5th of 5	21/10/24	Gunnedah	431m	8	00:25.37	NaN km/h	10.25L	$61	25370	0:24.64	Non Graded	$1,280	-	5	1. MICK THE MASTER 2. FLYING ALONSO 3. SAGE SHEREE
7th of 8	16/10/24	Gunnedah	340m	5	00:20.30	NaN km/h	11.75L	$19	20300	0:19.48	Mixed 4/5	$2,490	-	7	1. LEVINGS 2. VALENTINO BEACH 3. MONEY'S ON
1st of 7	9/10/24	Gunnedah	340m	6	0:19.96	61.3 km/h	0.8L	$12	0:19.96	0:19.76	GR 5	$2,310	$1,475	70	1. Maxie Emgrand 2. Zeal Surprise 3. Zipping Renee
70 Day Spell

Kraken Hook (8) 846858x126
Trainer: Cooper Hayes (Mill Park)
Prize Money: $12,285
Win / Place: 21% / 35%

3 yo Black D

Sire: FERAL FRANKY (AUS)

Dam: KRAKEN LIGHTNING (AUS)

Rating

Stats

Career

37: 8-4-1

Track

17: 4-3-0

Trk/Dst

17: 4-3-0

Distance

20: 4-3-0

Season

8: 1-1-0

Country

37: 8-4-1

1st Up

2: 1-0-0

2nd Up

2: 0-1-0

Winning Distances
<400	400+	500+	600+	700+
5	3	0	0	0

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

Comments

Found some support last start but struggled and finished 6th in a Grade 5 on March 8 over 400m at Geelong behind We Are South beaten 6 lengths (23.46). Placed two back at Bendigo. Speedy conveyance who looks hard to beat.

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	8/3/25	Geelong	400m	7	00:23.46	NaN km/h	6.26L	$2.40	23460	0:22.74	Grade 5	$1,530	-	15	1. WE ARE SOUTH 2. EAT YOUR SPINACH 3. ANACONDA SQUEEZE
2nd of 7	21/2/25	Bendigo	425m	8	00:24.51	NaN km/h	3.71L	$1.50	24510	0:24.24	Grade 5	$1,530	$320	8	1. TORNADO JACK 2. KRAKEN HOOK 3. TROJAN PACKAGE
1st of 7	13/2/25	Shepparton	390m	5	00:22.15	NaN km/h	5.74L	$4.10	22150	0:22.15	Grade 5	$1,530	$1,000	113	1. KRAKEN HOOK 2. SKULL 3. MINCHER MAGIC
113 Day Spell
8th of 8	23/10/24	Bendigo	425m	3	00:25.29	NaN km/h	13.69L	$5.90	25290	0:24.02	Grade 5 T3	$1,530	-	6	1. BURN THE WITCH 2. YEAH SWEETIE 3. TESSA ORCHID
5th of 6	17/10/24	Ballarat	390m	6	00:22.70	NaN km/h	7.41L	$27	22700	0:22.15	Grade 5 T3	$1,530	-	3	1. TINKER CONALL 2. FINANCIER 3. EDI BALE
8th of 8	14/10/24	Ballarat	390m	1	0:23.04	60.9 km/h	8.9L	$2.50f	0:22.42	0:22.18	GR 5	$1,530	-	25	1. Tinker Mike 2. Squiggly King 3. My Girl Tori