Shepparton Race 6

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Prize Money: $2,925

PAW ISLA (6) scored well last start as odds-on favourite by 6 lengths at The Meadows in a handy 30.07 beating White Crest. Has a tricky draw to overcome but goes well at this distance. Ran one of the fastest times on the program in her latest win. Form reads well for this. UTAH ICON (8) was below best last time when fourth but prior to that was a Grade 4/5 winner in quick time at this track. Has the ability and expected to do much better. HEATHCOTE RUPEE (2) has missed the frame the last couple but was a Grade 5 FIN winner three back (24.08) at Bendigo over 425m. Can turn it around this time. UNIVERSE (1) placed last time out so worth considering.

Distance: 450m
Class: Grade 5 Heat
Track: Good
Weather: overcast
Surface: All Weather

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Universe (1) 4628363412
Trainer: Peter Frost (Heathcote)
Prize Money: $5,260
Win / Place: 17% / 41%

3 yo White/Black D

Sire: TOMMY SHELBY (AUS)

Dam: PRIORITY PASS (AUS)

Rating

Stats

Career

17: 3-2-2

Track

2: 0-0-1

Season

13: 2-2-2

Country

17: 3-2-2

1st Up

3: 1-0-0

2nd Up

2: 0-0-0

Winning Distances
<400	400+	500+	600+	700+
1	2	0	0	0

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

Comments

Hit the ground running with a fast early sectional but found one better when runner up over 425m at Bendigo clocking 24.26. Has a strong record from box 1, including two wins. Winning hope with the right run.

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
2nd of 8	25/2/26	Bendigo	425m	4	0:24.26	63.1 km/h	0.2L	$8.00	0:24.24	0:23.97	GR 5	$1,530	$320	9	1. Thai Tiger 2. Universe 3. Jarmon
1st of 8	16/2/26	Ballarat	390m	8	0:22.60	62.1 km/h	0.3L	$3.90	0:22.60	0:22.12	T3 GR 6	$1,530	$1,000	4	1. Universe 2. Ace Chaser 3. Tinker Drew
4th of 8	12/2/26	Shepparton	390m	3	0:23.07	60.9 km/h	9.8L	$4.50	0:22.43	0:22.27	T3 GR 6	$1,530	$50	7	1. Marco Marco 2. Tiger Moth 3. Cobra
3rd of 8	5/2/26	Shepparton	390m	7	0:22.65	62.0 km/h	4.5L	$3.20	0:22.36	0:22.17	T3 GR 6	$2,930	$300	16	1. Hectic Harry 2. Tiger Moth 3. Universe
6th of 7	20/1/26	Warragul	460m	5	0:26.51	62.5 km/h	8.1L	$31	0:25.94	0:25.82	MX 6/7	$2,930	-	8	1. Elusive Curl 2. Prince Valhalla 3. Mr. Teddy Bear
3rd of 8	12/1/26	Geelong	460m	1	0:26.20	63.2 km/h	2.0L	$4.20	0:26.06	0:26.06	Rank Limit - Restricted Win	$1,530	$160	15	1. Loud Mouth Louie 2. Sailor Song 3. Universe

Heathcote Rupee (2) 2715112165
Trainer: Michael Bewley (Pentland Hills)
Prize Money: $12,060
Win / Place: 26% / 57%

2 yo Black D

Sire: ASTON RUPEE (AUS)

Dam: PIRATES PATCH (AUS)

Rating

Stats

Career

19: 5-5-1

Track

4: 1-0-0

Trk/Dst

2: 0-0-0

Distance

2: 0-0-0

Season

19: 5-5-1

Country

19: 5-5-1

1st Up

1: 0-1-0

2nd Up

1: 1-0-0

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

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

Comments

Latest effort finished 5th over 450m at this track beaten 7 lengths (25.58) behind Sparring in a Special conditions H on February 23. Capable of a strong show.

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 7	23/2/26	Shepparton	450m	2	0:25.58	63.3 km/h	7.8L	$41	0:25.07	0:24.82	SPEC H	$3,360	-	10	1. Sparring 2. Paw Drogo 3. Black Marvel
6th of 8	13/2/26	Shepparton	450m	7	0:25.72	63.0 km/h	6.5L	$17	0:25.29	0:25.17	GR 4/5	$3,360	-	7	1. Holden Bale 2. Paw Tabitha 3. Impress Moana
1st of 8	6/2/26	Bendigo	425m	6	0:24.08	63.5 km/h	0.8L	$8.00	0:24.08	0:23.47	GR 5 FIN	$3,360	$2,250	7	1. Heathcote Rupee 2. Rock Eternal 3. Nala's Ghost
2nd of 7	30/1/26	Bendigo	425m	1	0:24.13	63.4 km/h	1.6L	$5.00	0:24.02	0:23.83	GR 5 H	$2,930	$600	4	1. Undercover Guy 2. Heathcote Rupee 3. Aussie Moss
1st of 6	26/1/26	Shepparton	390m	6	0:22.31	62.9 km/h	3.9L	$6.00	0:22.31	0:22.00	GR 6	$2,930	$1,950	3	1. Heathcote Rupee 2. Whoppi Devere 3. Laminate
1st of 8	23/1/26	Ballarat	390m	1	0:22.24	63.1 km/h	0.8L	$6.00	0:22.24	0:21.82	MX 6/7	$2,930	$1,950	4	1. Heathcote Rupee 2. Mighty Miss 3. Aston Pluto

Noble Dash (3) 5371125424
Trainer: Jason Sharp (Lara)
Prize Money: $6,475
Win / Place: 15% / 52%

1 yo Black D

Sire: BERNARDO (AUS)

Dam: SHE'S FOR REAL (AUS)

Rating

Stats

Career

19: 3-3-4

Track

2: 0-1-0

Distance

4: 2-1-1

Season

19: 3-3-4

Country

19: 3-3-4

1st Up

1: 0-0-0

2nd Up

1: 0-0-0

Winning Distances
<400	400+	500+	600+	700+
1	2	0	0	0

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

Comments

Was out of the placings last time but the start prior finished in the minors when second (22.35) over 390m at this track. Aided by a low draw and is among 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
4th of 8	23/2/26	Ballarat	390m	7	0:22.62	62.1 km/h	7.3L	$9.50	0:22.14	0:21.76	GR 5	$2,930	$75	7	1. Western's Nasiah 2. Released 3. Hunterview Lad
2nd of 7	16/2/26	Shepparton	390m	4	0:22.35	62.8 km/h	1.5L	$3.50	0:22.25	0:21.54	GR 5	$2,930	$600	6	1. Aston Jalapeno 2. Noble Dash 3. Pay Up Sally
4th of 8	10/2/26	Warragul	400m	2	0:23.06	62.4 km/h	8.0L	$2.60	0:22.54	0:22.20	RST WIN	$2,930	$75	7	1. Sterling Inn 2. Porangi Moose 3. Close Up
5th of 8	3/2/26	Warragul	460m	7	0:26.37	62.8 km/h	6.8L	$21	0:25.93	0:25.56	GR 5	$2,930	-	5	1. Devil's Sympathy 2. Paw Stella 3. Paw Tarkov
2nd of 8	29/1/26	Warrnambool	450m	4	0:25.55	63.4 km/h	1.4L	$6.50	0:25.45	0:25.17	GR 5	$2,930	$600	7	1. Molly Mia 2. Noble Dash 3. Willow's Girl
1st of 8	22/1/26	Warrnambool	450m	8	0:25.60	63.3 km/h	3.3L	$7.00	0:25.60	0:25.30	MX 6/7	$2,930	$1,950	10	1. Noble Dash 2. Paw Oltron 3. Blanket Game

Surging (4) 3222764112
Trainer: Peter Frost (Heathcote)
Prize Money: $5,655
Win / Place: 20% / 66%

2 yo Black D

Sire: HOOKED ON SCOTCH (AUS)

Dam: MANIA (AUS)

Rating

Stats

Career

15: 3-5-2

Track

7: 2-3-0

Season

15: 3-5-2

Country

15: 3-5-2

1st Up

1: 0-0-1

2nd Up

1: 0-1-0

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

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

Comments

Found the going tougher last start when second over 390m at this track. That followed a win two back in 22.34 beating Paw Kara over 390m at Ballarat. Likely to find this too tough.

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	23/2/26	Shepparton	390m	6	0:22.29	63.0 km/h	1.3L	$46	0:22.21	0:22.08	GR 5	$2,930	$600	7	1. Paw Tiffy 2. Surging 3. Graffiti
1st of 7	16/2/26	Ballarat	390m	3	0:22.34	62.8 km/h	2.5L	$4.50	0:22.34	0:22.12	T3 GR 7	$1,530	$1,000	4	1. Surging 2. Paw Kara 3. Dream On Junior
1st of 8	12/2/26	Shepparton	390m	4	0:22.49	62.4 km/h	0.8L	$5.50	0:22.49	0:22.27	T3 GR 7	$1,530	$1,000	7	1. Surging 2. Paw Kara 3. Soda Swan
4th of 7	5/2/26	Shepparton	390m	2	0:22.66	62.0 km/h	3.0L	$2.10	0:22.47	0:22.17	T3 GR 7	$2,930	$75	3	1. Paw Varna 2. Aston Plot 3. Justified Jim
6th of 8	2/2/26	Ballarat	390m	7	0:22.88	61.4 km/h	5.0L	$3.30	0:22.55	0:22.09	T3 GR 7	$1,530	-	12	1. Kate's Rift 2. Paw Varna 3. Blame Karissa
7th of 7	21/1/26	Bendigo	425m	7	0:25.25	60.6 km/h	19.5L	$6.50	0:23.95	0:23.95	T3 GR 7	$1,530	-	8	1. Whoppi Devere 2. Ivory Panke 3. Who She Rules

Illuminator (5) 5x11341256
Trainer: Belle Tabb (LARA)
Prize Money: $5,605
Win / Place: 33% / 55%

2 yo Black D

Sire: HOOKED ON SCOTCH (AUS)

Dam: DISTINCT (AUS)

Rating

Stats

Career

9: 3-1-1

Track

3: 1-0-1

Trk/Dst

3: 1-0-1

Distance

6: 2-1-1

Season

9: 3-1-1

Metro

1: 0-0-0

Country

8: 3-1-1

1st Up

2: 1-0-0

2nd Up

1: 1-0-0

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

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

Comments

Needs to do more than recent efforts, the latest a sixth over 515m at Sandown. Will not find this easy. Not keen.

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 6	23/2/26	Sandown	515m	7	0:30.20	61.4 km/h	12.3L	$6.50	0:29.38	0:29.33	GR 5	$3,340	-	17	1. Gorringe 2. Rupee Mcgraw 3. Scout Ace
5th of 7	6/2/26	Bendigo	425m	8	0:25.14	60.9 km/h	11.5L	$5.00	0:24.37	0:23.47	RST WIN H	$2,930	-	15	1. Whoppi Devere 2. Cris Tessa 3. Elite One
2nd of 7	22/1/26	Warrnambool	450m	1	0:25.54	63.4 km/h	0.3L	$1.60	0:25.52	0:25.30	GR 5	$2,930	$600	7	1. Paw Lauren 2. Illuminator 3. Black Tycoon
1st of 8	15/1/26	Shepparton	450m	3	0:25.65	63.2 km/h	1.3L	$1.50	0:25.65	0:25.63	MX 6/7	$1,530	$1,000	10	1. Illuminator 2. Lady Rapid 3. Smaller Acts
4th of 8	5/1/26	Shepparton	450m	3	0:25.50	63.5 km/h	4.8L	$5.00	0:25.18	0:25.15	MX 6/7	$2,930	$75	7	1. Amron Toy 2. Atticus 3. Hoppy
3rd of 8	29/12/25	Shepparton	450m	5	0:25.88	62.6 km/h	5.0L	$3.20f	0:25.56	0:25.04	MX 6/7	$2,930	$300	11	1. Graffiti 2. Song About Susan 3. Illuminator

Paw Isla (6) 243113311
Trainer: Mark Delbridge (Balliang)
Prize Money: $9,815
Win / Place: 44% / 88%

Going for the Hat-Trick

1 yo Black B

Sire: BERNARDO (AUS)

Dam: BAHATI BALE (AUS)

100

Rating

Stats

Career

9: 4-1-3

Track

1: 0-0-1

Trk/Dst

1: 0-0-1

Distance

3: 1-0-2

Season

9: 4-1-3

Metro

2: 2-0-0

Country

7: 2-1-3

1st Up

1: 0-1-0

2nd Up

1: 0-0-0

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

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

Comments

Continued winning form with another impressive display after running them ragged to make it back-to-back wins at The Meadows over 525m (30.07). Key chance and should go close again.

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
1st of 6	25/2/26	The Meadows	525m	8	0:30.07	62.9 km/h	6.8L	$1.60	0:30.07	0:29.98	GR 5	$3,340	$2,230	7	1. Paw Isla 2. White Crest 3. Bit Of Potash
1st of 6	18/2/26	The Meadows	525m	4	0:30.06	62.9 km/h	6.0L	$3.00	0:30.06	0:29.84	RST WIN	$3,340	$2,230	5	1. Paw Isla 2. Bomb Over 3. My Long Black
3rd of 8	13/2/26	Shepparton	450m	3	0:25.62	63.2 km/h	4.8L	$2.10	0:25.31	0:25.17	MX 6/7	$2,930	$300	7	1. Mr. Devere 2. Excitable Dash 3. Paw Isla
3rd of 6	6/2/26	Geelong	460m	1	0:26.16	63.3 km/h	0.9L	$1.60	0:26.10	0:25.78	MX 6/7	$2,930	$300	7	1. Chevron Stroll 2. Paw Fable 3. Paw Isla
1st of 8	30/1/26	Geelong	460m	4	0:25.69	64.5 km/h	3.3L	$2.50	0:25.69	0:25.69	MX 6/7	$2,930	$1,950	8	1. Paw Isla 2. Elusive Curl 3. Blanket Game
1st of 8	22/1/26	Warrnambool	450m	3	0:25.30	64.0 km/h	1.5L	$7.00	0:25.30	0:25.30	MDN FIN	$2,930	$1,950	7	1. Paw Isla 2. Magic Bocca 3. Paw Brutus

Paw Lovisa (7) 3151211
Trainer: Samantha Grenfell (Anakie)
Prize Money: $17,510
Win / Place: 57% / 85%

Going for the Hat-Trick

1 yo White/Black B

Sire: TIGGERLONG TONK (AUS)

Dam: WENDALIN BALE (AUS)

Rating

Stats

Career

7: 4-1-1

Distance

1: 1-0-0

Season

7: 4-1-1

Metro

4: 2-1-0

Country

3: 2-0-1

1st Up

1: 0-0-1

2nd Up

1: 1-0-0

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

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

Comments

Consistent performer who is new here. Nice win last start by half a length at Ballarat (25.66) beating Blackpool Finn in a Grade 5 on February 10. In line for a hat-trick. Must include.

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	10/2/26	Ballarat	450m	3	0:25.66	63.1 km/h	0.5L	$6.50	0:25.66	0:25.32	GR 5	$2,930	$1,950	5	1. Paw Lovisa 2. Blackpool Finn 3. Commanche Jack
1st of 6	5/2/26	Sandown	515m	6	0:29.84	62.1 km/h	2.5L	$4.00	0:29.84	0:29.27	GR 6	$8,790	$5,900	7	1. Paw Lovisa 2. Hard Row 3. Prince Valhalla
2nd of 6	29/1/26	Sandown	515m	7	0:29.80	62.2 km/h	3.2L	$8.00	0:29.58	0:29.31	MX 6/7	$8,790	$1,820	7	1. Weblec Memphis 2. Paw Lovisa 3. Prince Valhalla
1st of 7	22/1/26	Sandown	515m	1	0:29.83	62.2 km/h	1.8L	$1.80	0:29.83	0:29.23	GR 7	$8,790	$5,900	7	1. Paw Lovisa 2. Zipping Vettori 3. Gnarlack
5th of 8	15/1/26	Sandown	515m	7	0:30.31	61.2 km/h	6.0L	$12	0:29.91	0:29.29	GR 7	$8,790	-	6	1. Manson Lamps 2. Minter's Jet 3. Zipping Vettori
1st of 8	9/1/26	Geelong	460m	7	0:25.95	63.8 km/h	1.3L	$2.60	0:25.95	0:25.32	MDN	$2,540	$1,680	7	1. Paw Lovisa 2. Raging Fury 3. Paw Carver

Utah Icon (8) 4453337314
Trainer: Robert Sullivan (Shepparton East)
Prize Money: $22,055
Win / Place: 10% / 39%

2 yo Black D

Sire: WALK HARD (AUS)

Dam: BLUEGRASS ICON (AUS)

Rating

Stats

Career

68: 7-9-11

Track

28: 3-5-5

Trk/Dst

24: 3-5-5

Distance

24: 3-5-5

Season

35: 2-3-8

Metro

12: 1-2-1

Country

56: 6-7-10

1st Up

1: 1-0-0

2nd Up

1: 0-0-0

Winning Distances
<400	400+	500+	600+	700+
0	3	4	0	0

Box History	1	2	3	4	5	6	7	8
STARTS	3	14	9	4	5	15	7	11
1st	0	1	1	0	1	1	1	2
2nd	1	1	2	0	0	3	1	1
3rd	0	4	1	1	1	0	2	2

Comments

Latest effort finished 4th in a Grade 5 on February 23 over 450m at this track behind Struck The Lot beaten 9 lengths (26.00). Expected to go very well.

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	23/2/26	Shepparton	450m	8	0:26.00	62.3 km/h	9.0L	$7.50	0:25.40	0:24.82	GR 5	$2,930	$75	4	1. Struck The Lot, Moyarra Kongk 2. 3. Scott The Pop
1st of 5	19/2/26	Shepparton	450m	7	0:25.65	63.2 km/h	1.3L	$3.60	0:25.65	0:25.41	GR 4/5	$1,530	$1,000	3	1. Utah Icon 2. Sunny Stride 3. Sassy Spice
3rd of 6	16/2/26	Shepparton	450m	2	0:25.59	63.3 km/h	6.5L	$6.50	0:25.17	0:25.11	GR 5	$2,930	$300	7	1. How Amazing 2. Big Boy Cabang 3. Utah Icon
7th of 7	9/2/26	Shepparton	650m	6	0:38.24	61.2 km/h	6.3L	$8.50	0:37.80	0:37.80	GR 5	$3,940	-	3	1. Mister Manfredi 2. Just In Casey 3. King Of Snake
3rd of 8	6/2/26	Bendigo	500m	7	0:28.48	63.2 km/h	7.5L	$9.00	0:27.98	0:27.98	GR 5	$3,340	$345	4	1. Soft Beauty 2. Les Norton 3. Utah Icon
3rd of 6	2/2/26	Shepparton	450m	3	0:25.45	63.7 km/h	1.0L	$34	0:25.39	0:25.12	GR 5	$2,930	$300	10	1. Canya Terry 2. Alfredo 3. Utah Icon

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