Shepparton Race 11

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Prize Money: $1,530

DARK HABITS (1) is a capable type and proved too strong last time to win by 1.75 lengths at this track in a handy 22.58 beating Crash Rebel. Shapes as a top winning chance on latest effort. HOLLYWOOD FRANKY (7) finds it hard to break through. Hit the board with a minor placing last time when third (24.48) at Bendigo. Has a good record here at this journey. The form out of the last run is proven to be strong. Expecting another good run. SUTA'S DELIGHT (2) has been beaten for early speed lately, last time finishing fifth (22.90) in a Grade 5 at this track. The form from his last run stacks up well. Great chance to atone. CLASSY DANCER (6) was out of the money at this circuit last start but can bounce back.

Distance: 390m
Class: Grade 5 T3
Track: Good
Weather: Fine
Surface: All Weather

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Dark Habits (1) 2733437451
Trainer: David Torr (Woodvale)
Prize Money: $6,055
Win / Place: 7.69% / 38%

2 yo Black B

Sire: BERNARDO (AUS)

Dam: MISS RHUBARB (AUS)

100

Rating

Stats

Career

39: 3-3-9

Track

15: 2-2-3

Trk/Dst

15: 2-2-3

Distance

15: 2-2-3

Season

5: 1-0-1

Country

39: 3-3-9

1st Up

1: 0-0-0

2nd Up

1: 0-0-1

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

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

Comments

Good performance after racing just off the speed to win by 1.75 lengths at this track over 390m (22.58) beating Crash Rebel in Rank Limit - Restricted Win on September 17. Has hit winning form and can measure up 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
1st of 8	17/9/26	Shepparton	390m	6	0:22.58	62.2 km/h	1.8L	$3.70	0:22.58	0:21.95	Rank Limit - Restricted Win	$1,530	$1,000	7	1. Dark Habits 2. Crash Rebel 3. Little Tic
5th of 6	10/9/26	Shepparton	390m	4	0:22.80	61.6 km/h	3.5L	$23	0:22.55	0:22.31	T3 RSTW	$1,530	-	8	1. Zenyatta 2. Cucuzza 3. So Hot Swifty
4th of 6	2/9/26	Shepparton	390m	1	0:22.64	62.0 km/h	3.0L	$31	0:22.43	0:22.06	MX 6/7	$1,530	$50	11	1. Ripper Kev 2. Lion Man 3. Mr. Bojangles
7th of 8	22/8/26	Ballarat	450m	2	0:26.18	61.9 km/h	4.9L	$17	0:25.84	0:25.57	T3 GR 6	$1,530	-	10	1. Trenton's Miss 2. Aston Preston 3. Ranger Riot
3rd of 8	12/8/26	Bendigo	425m	6	0:24.98	61.2 km/h	9.2L	$19	0:24.34	0:24.09	T3 RSTW	$1,530	$160	14	1. Nicmac Ace 2. Collinda Ramsay 3. Dark Habits
4th of 6	29/7/26	Bendigo	425m	3	0:24.99	61.2 km/h	12.3L	$3.10	0:24.13	0:24.13	T3 GR 6	$1,530	$50	14	1. Rothwell Jack 2. Collinda Ramsay 3. Mack In Boots

Suta's Delight (2) 8172316755
Trainer: Vincent Mileto (Toolamba)
Prize Money: $4,320
Win / Place: 23% / 46%

2 yo BLU D

Sire: BERNARDO (AUS)

Dam: KRAKEN DOLL (AUS)

Rating

Stats

Career

13: 3-1-2

Track

13: 3-1-2

Trk/Dst

13: 3-1-2

Distance

13: 3-1-2

Season

4: 0-0-0

Country

13: 3-1-2

1st Up

1: 1-0-0

2nd Up

1: 0-0-0

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

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

Comments

Has finished fifth at this circuit at the last two appearances, most recently when beaten 8 lengths behind Kraken Bluey over 390m. 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 6	20/8/26	Shepparton	390m	4	0:22.90	61.3 km/h	8.5L	$8.00	0:22.30	0:22.12	GR 5	$1,530	-	3	1. Kraken Bluey 2. Star Meli 3. Legacy Man
5th of 8	17/8/26	Shepparton	390m	7	0:22.72	61.8 km/h	9.2L	$17	0:22.08	0:21.75	GR 5	$2,930	-	7	1. Cheeky Meeki 2. Paw Rex 3. Rae's Rainbow
7th of 8	10/8/26	Shepparton	390m	5	0:22.81	61.6 km/h	8.5L	$35	0:22.21	0:21.96	GR 5	$2,930	-	7	1. Foxy Jay 2. Lilah Rainbow 3. Lakeview Mitch
6th of 8	3/8/26	Shepparton	390m	5	0:22.74	61.7 km/h	7.8L	$34	0:22.20	0:22.04	GR 5	$2,930	-	11	1. Smart As Rose 2. Fury's Rage 3. Vacation Calling
1st of 7	23/7/26	Shepparton	390m	8	0:22.77	61.7 km/h	0.3L	$3.10	0:22.77	0:22.30	T3 RSTW	$1,530	$1,000	7	1. Suta's Delight 2. Southern Style 3. Paw Alia
3rd of 6	16/7/26	Shepparton	390m	1	0:22.90	61.3 km/h	3.3L	$1.90	0:22.68	0:22.21	Rank Limit - Grade 6	$1,530	$160	7	1. Ritzy Ruth 2. Kraken Western 3. Suta's Delight

Our Boy Billy (3) 5324726655
Trainer: Brenda Kinder (Girgarre)
Prize Money: $13,105
Win / Place: 5.88% / 29%

5 yo Black D

Sire: DYNA VILLA (AUS)

Dam: HURRICANE QUEEN (AUS)

Rating

Stats

Career

85: 5-11-9

Track

76: 5-9-8

Trk/Dst

65: 3-6-6

Distance

67: 3-6-6

Season

4: 0-0-0

Country

85: 5-11-9

1st Up

4: 0-0-0

2nd Up

4: 1-0-0

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

Box History	1	2	3	4	5	6	7	8
STARTS	16	12	8	14	5	5	11	14
1st	0	1	1	1	1	0	0	1
2nd	2	3	1	2	1	0	0	2
3rd	5	1	0	1	1	0	0	1

Comments

Has not shown much in recent runs. Could only manage fifth last time out over 390m at this track. Not keen 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 8	31/8/26	Shepparton	390m	3	0:22.68	61.9 km/h	4.0L	$51	0:22.41	0:21.66	SPEC VET	$2,930	-	4	1. Raging Elsa 2. Bree Cabang 3. Starting Out
5th of 6	27/8/26	Shepparton	390m	8	0:22.70	61.9 km/h	6.4L	$71	0:22.25	0:22.07	Rank Limit - Grade 5	$1,530	-	7	1. Kid 2. Pelican's Sunday 3. Zipping Gidey
6th of 6	20/8/26	Shepparton	390m	3	0:22.99	61.1 km/h	9.8L	$81	0:22.30	0:22.12	GR 5	$1,530	-	17	1. Kraken Bluey 2. Star Meli 3. Legacy Man
6th of 6	3/8/26	Shepparton	390m	1	0:23.18	60.6 km/h	8.0L	$26	0:22.63	0:22.04	SPEC VET	$2,930	-	11	1. Franklin Avenue 2. Delatite Beast 3. Broadway Icon
2nd of 7	23/7/26	Shepparton	390m	2	0:23.01	61.0 km/h	4.2L	$61	0:22.71	0:22.30	GR 5	$1,530	$320	7	1. Morning Daisy 2. Our Boy Billy 3. All Net
7th of 7	16/7/26	Shepparton	390m	8	0:22.94	61.2 km/h	7.0L	$41	0:22.45	0:22.21	GR 5	$1,530	-	7	1. Paw Eden 2. Smiling Lily 3. Living The Dream

Small Mercies (4) 5765333215
Trainer: Scott Stefanos (Longwood)
Prize Money: $12,465
Win / Place: 12% / 48%

3 yo Black B

Sire: FERAL FRANKY (AUS)

Dam: SANDY'S REVENGE (AUS)

Rating

Stats

Career

47: 6-9-8

Track

27: 3-7-5

Trk/Dst

21: 2-4-5

Distance

21: 2-4-5

Season

5: 1-1-2

Country

47: 6-9-8

1st Up

2: 0-0-1

2nd Up

2: 0-1-0

Winning Distances
<400	400+	500+	600+	700+
2	4	0	0	0

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

Comments

Did a good job two starts back at Bendigo to win by 3 lengths in 24.42, beating Spark Lightning. Last start finished 5th in a Grade 5 on September 3 over 450m at this track behind Moraine Damian beaten 3 lengths (25.93). Prepared to overlook.

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 7	3/9/26	Shepparton	450m	2	0:25.93	62.5 km/h	3.1L	$14	0:25.72	0:25.59	GR 5	$1,530	-	8	1. Moraine Damian 2. Kraken Rum 3. Jed's Memory
1st of 8	26/8/26	Bendigo	425m	1	0:24.42	62.7 km/h	3.0L	$4.60	0:24.42	0:24.03	GR 5	$1,530	$1,000	6	1. Small Mercies 2. Spark Lightning 3. Canya Ignite
2nd of 7	20/8/26	Shepparton	390m	5	0:22.79	61.6 km/h	1.5L	$4.80	0:22.69	0:22.12	GR 5	$1,530	$320	7	1. Zipping Glinda 2. Small Mercies 3. Like A Blaze
3rd of 8	13/8/26	Shepparton	390m	1	0:22.57	62.2 km/h	4.3L	$3.90	0:22.28	0:22.14	Bottom Up - Grade 5	$1,530	$160	7	1. Kid 2. Ivory Quill 3. Small Mercies
3rd of 8	6/8/26	Shepparton	390m	6	0:22.74	61.7 km/h	0.8L	$11	0:22.70	0:22.05	GR 5	$2,930	$300	7	1. Happy Buddha, Smooth Tiger 2. 3. Small Mercies
3rd of 8	30/7/26	Shepparton	390m	1	0:22.66	62.0 km/h	4.5L	$10	0:22.34	0:22.34	Bottom Up - Grade 5	$1,530	$160	8	1. Blame Margaret 2. Trajectory 3. Small Mercies

Classy Dancer (6) x28673x225
Trainer: Terry Meyer (Invergordon)
Prize Money: $6,735
Win / Place: 12% / 45%

3 yo Black B

Sire: BERNARDO (AUS)

Dam: CLASSY BLAZE (AUS)

Rating

Stats

Career

31: 4-3-7

Track

9: 1-2-0

Trk/Dst

9: 1-2-0

Distance

10: 1-2-0

Season

3: 0-2-0

Country

31: 4-3-7

1st Up

3: 0-2-0

2nd Up

3: 0-1-0

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

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

Comments

Was out of the placings last time at this track but prior to that had been racing consistently, notching three minors in a row. Tough draw to overcome and looks a each way chance only 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
5th of 8	17/9/26	Shepparton	390m	1	0:22.81	61.6 km/h	7.0L	$11	0:22.33	0:21.95	GR 5	$1,530	-	7	1. Hartland Bonnie 2. Lady Halime 3. Kraken Milly
2nd of 8	10/9/26	Shepparton	390m	2	0:22.71	61.8 km/h	2.5L	$4.00	0:22.53	0:22.31	GR 5	$1,530	$320	21	1. Ivory Quill 2. Classy Dancer 3. Hectic Harry
2nd of 7	20/8/26	Shepparton	390m	1	0:22.76	61.7 km/h	6.2L	$10	0:22.33	0:22.12	GR 5	$1,530	$320	76	1. Twilight Tori 2. Classy Dancer 3. Paw Yaz
76 Day Spell
3rd of 8	5/6/26	Healesville	300m	5	0:17.35	62.2 km/h	6.0L	$5.00	0:16.94	0:16.94	GR 5	$1,530	$160	7	1. In The Clouds 2. Thermal Ignition 3. Classy Dancer
7th of 8	29/5/26	Healesville	300m	3	0:17.19	62.8 km/h	4.3L	$71	0:16.90	0:16.72	GR 5	$1,530	-	8	1. Hijack 2. Getting Nervous 3. Zipping Everdeen
6th of 8	21/5/26	Shepparton	390m	2	0:23.35	60.1 km/h	11.5L	$10	0:22.55	0:22.29	GR 5	$1,530	-	48	1. Uncle Ernest 2. Little Minnie 3. Hectic Harry
48 Day Freshen-Up

Hollywood Franky (7) 4176463543
Trainer: Brian Brown (Axedale)
Prize Money: $24,335
Win / Place: 11% / 45%

4 yo Black D

Sire: FERAL FRANKY (AUS)

Dam: PHILADELPHIA PIP (AUS)

Rating

Stats

Career

93: 11-13-18

Track

27: 5-2-5

Trk/Dst

24: 5-2-5

Distance

34: 7-5-6

Season

7: 0-0-2

Country

93: 11-13-18

1st Up

4: 0-0-3

2nd Up

4: 1-1-0

Winning Distances
<400	400+	500+	600+	700+
9	2	0	0	0

Box History	1	2	3	4	5	6	7	8
STARTS	9	15	10	11	16	15	6	11
1st	0	4	0	3	1	2	0	1
2nd	3	3	1	1	2	3	0	0
3rd	1	2	2	2	4	1	1	5

Comments

Last start finished 3rd in a Grade 5 on September 16 over 425m at Bendigo behind Wellerman beaten 2 lengths (24.48). The form from last run stacks up well. 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
3rd of 7	16/9/26	Bendigo	425m	8	0:24.48	62.5 km/h	1.9L	$9.00	0:24.35	0:24.03	GR 5	$1,530	$160	4	1. Wellerman 2. Major Wait 3. Hollywood Franky
4th of 6	12/9/26	Bendigo	425m	8	0:24.53	62.4 km/h	6.5L	$6.50	0:24.07	0:24.07	GR 5	$1,530	$50	6	1. Chappy's Totem 2. Wilkie Twycross 3. Reggae Miss
5th of 8	6/9/26	Healesville	300m	4	0:16.94	63.8 km/h	5.3L	$23	0:16.58	0:16.38	SPEC VET	$2,930	-	4	1. Summer Kobie 2. Sailaway Gin 3. Beauty Beast
3rd of 8	2/9/26	Shepparton	390m	5	0:22.49	62.4 km/h	3.0L	$7.00	0:22.29	0:22.06	GR 5	$1,530	$160	5	1. Soda Swan 2. Canya Ignite 3. Hollywood Franky
6th of 7	28/8/26	Healesville	300m	3	0:17.25	62.6 km/h	3.1L	$7.50	0:17.03	0:16.66	SPEC VET	$2,930	-	9	1. Beauty Beast 2. Path To Nirvana 3. Sailaway Gin
4th of 7	19/8/26	Bendigo	425m	7	0:24.43	62.6 km/h	2.9L	$41	0:24.23	0:23.91	GR 5	$1,530	$50	3	1. Not Sorry 2. Morning Daisy 3. Simply Ned

Paw Qatar (8) 241845x878
Trainer: Luke Harris (Lara)
Prize Money: $10,865
Win / Place: 12% / 39%

2 yo WH/Black D

Sire: AUSSIE INFRARED (AUS)

Dam: HADEEL BALE (AUS)

Rating

Stats

Career

41: 5-5-6

Track

2: 1-0-0

Trk/Dst

2: 1-0-0

Distance

20: 2-3-3

Season

3: 0-0-0

Country

41: 5-5-6

1st Up

2: 0-0-0

2nd Up

2: 0-0-0

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

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

Comments

Has not shown much in recent runs. Could only manage eighth last time out over 390m at Warrnambool. Doesn't look smart enough to threaten the top few.

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
8th of 8	17/9/26	Warrnambool	390m	2	0:23.19	60.5 km/h	14.8L	$27	0:22.17	0:22.07	GR 5	$2,930	-	7	1. Aston Finniss 2. Mepunga Brockie 3. Bush Jewel
7th of 7	10/9/26	Warrnambool	390m	1	0:23.04	60.9 km/h	12.3L	$51	0:22.19	0:21.98	GR 5	$2,930	-	3	1. Bush Big Show 2. Lektra Sting 3. Clavicle
8th of 8	7/9/26	Traralgon	350m	6	0:21.17	59.5 km/h	12.0L	$31	0:20.33	0:19.80	GR 5	$2,930	-	68	1. Play Lab 2. Paw Ramello 3. Dr. Xanthic
68 Day Spell
5th of 6	1/7/26	Ballarat	390m	4	0:23.14	60.7 km/h	10.0L	$8.00	0:22.45	0:22.10	GR 5	$2,930	-	19	1. Mr. Kia Ora 2. Lorimer Street 3. Kaelix Comet
4th of 8	12/6/26	Geelong	400m	8	0:22.88	62.9 km/h	7.5L	$19	0:22.36	0:22.36	GR 5	$2,930	$75	3	1. Stojanovic 2. Cumulate 3. Pretty Panama
8th of 8	9/6/26	Horsham	410m	4	0:23.94	61.7 km/h	8.2L	$34	0:23.37	0:23.00	GR 5	$2,930	-	9	1. Not Sorry 2. Patriot Cilla 3. Whodat Jewel

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