Shepparton Race 5

Sportsbet Final

Prize Money: $3,360

HARD LAUNCH (6) stuck on well last time to finish 1.2 lengths back in third (25.49) at this track in a Group Listed over 450m. Form from his last run is proving to be solid. Rates highly and will give a great sight. SOPHIA ATHENA (1) stalked the pace from a low draw last start and fought on well to finish 4.5 lengths away in third (25.62) at this track in a Mix 6/7 over 450m. Well placed and gets her chance. SISTER GOLDEN (3) filled a minor placing two back then scored her maiden win (25.86) at this track over 450m last time. Can measure up again. WORD GETS AROUND (2) deserves plenty of thought at his first run at this circuit.

Distance: 450m
Class: Mixed 6/7
Track: Good
Weather: FINE
Surface: All Weather

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Sophia Athena (1) 7123
Trainer: David Jensen (WHITTLESEA (C))
Prize Money: $2,300
Win / Place: 25% / 75%

2 yo Black B

Sire: ASTON FASTNET (AUS)

Dam: SURPRISING (AUS)

Rating

Stats

Career

4: 1-1-1

Track

1: 0-0-1

Trk/Dst

1: 0-0-1

Distance

1: 0-0-1

Season

4: 1-1-1

Country

4: 1-1-1

1st Up

1: 0-0-0

2nd Up

1: 1-0-0

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

Box History	1	2	5
STARTS	1	2	1
1st	0	0	1
2nd	1	0	0
3rd	0	1	0

Comments

Placed only run here over this trip. Last start finished 3rd on October 31 over 450m at this track behind Claressa beaten 4.5 lengths (25.62) in a Mix 6/7. Leading chance who should prove 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 8	31/10/26	Shepparton	450m	2	0:25.62	63.2 km/h	4.3L	$26	0:25.32	0:25.20	MX 6/7	$2,930	$300	3	1. Claressa 2. Jaimandy Charlie 3. Sophia Athena
2nd of 7	28/10/26	Traralgon	350m	1	0:20.04	62.9 km/h	3.1L	$3.50	0:19.83	0:19.83	Rank Limit - Grade 7	$1,530	$320	5	1. Power And Money 2. Sophia Athena 3. Wow She's Cute
1st of 8	23/10/26	Traralgon	350m	5	0:20.33	62.0 km/h	0.3L	$8.50	0:20.33	0:19.71	MDN	$2,540	$1,680	14	1. Sophia Athena 2. She's No Secret 3. Bouncing Brodie
7th of 8	9/10/26	Warragul	400m	2	0:23.38	61.6 km/h	10.4L	$7.00	0:22.65	0:22.41	MDN	$2,540	-	-	1. Biscuit Bound 2. Where's Logan 3. Bouncing Brodie

Word Gets Around (2) 1142435
Trainer: John Paraskevas (CASEY (C))
Prize Money: $13,345
Win / Place: 28% / 57%

2 yo Black D

Sire: ZAMBORA BROCKIE (AUS)

Dam: EYE WILL REIGN (AUS)

Rating

Stats

Career

7: 2-1-1

Season

7: 2-1-1

Metro

4: 0-0-1

Country

3: 2-1-0

1st Up

1: 1-0-0

2nd Up

1: 1-0-0

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

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

Comments

Could only manage fifth last time but the start prior hit the frame when third (30.16) over 515m at Sandown. 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
5th of 8	29/10/26	Sandown	515m	7	0:30.30	61.2 km/h	9.3L	$7.50	0:29.65	0:29.09	MX 6/7 FIN	$9,060	-	10	1. Zipping Meares 2. Scary Storm 3. Fume Train
3rd of 6	19/10/26	Sandown	515m	7	0:30.16	61.5 km/h	7.0L	$2.00	0:29.68	0:29.36	MX 6/7 H	$3,340	$345	9	1. Paw Xerox 2. So Say Me 3. Word Gets Around
4th of 8	10/10/26	The Meadows	525m	5	0:30.69	61.6 km/h	4.7L	$10	0:30.36	0:29.69	SPEC SF	$9,060	$150	8	1. Cruise Commander 2. Pure Silk 3. Bash Boy Giblet
2nd of 6	2/10/26	Bendigo	500m	4	0:28.69	62.7 km/h	4.2L	$4.00	0:28.40	0:27.82	RST WIN H	$3,880	$800	6	1. Azzurro 2. Word Gets Around 3. Snow Road
4th of 8	26/9/26	The Meadows	525m	7	0:30.36	62.3 km/h	9.3L	$12	0:29.73	0:29.73	MX 6/7	$8,790	$150	33	1. Stidham Arizona 2. Saint Fishy 3. Kiwi Birchip
33 Day Freshen-Up
1st of 8	24/8/26	Horsham	485m	5	0:27.37	63.8 km/h	2.5L	$4.40	0:27.37	0:27.37	MDN FIN	$14,730	$10,000	6	1. Word Gets Around 2. Hurriedly 3. Flying Sara

Sister Golden (3) 631
Trainer: John Caulfield (LODDON (S))
Prize Money: $1,940
Win / Place: 33% / 66%

1 yo FWN B

Sire: WHISKEY RIOT (AUS)

Dam: MINNIE BANJO (AUS)

Rating

Stats

Career

3: 1-0-1

Track

1: 1-0-0

Trk/Dst

1: 1-0-0

Distance

1: 1-0-0

Season

3: 1-0-1

Country

3: 1-0-1

1st Up

1: 0-0-0

2nd Up

1: 0-0-1

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

Box History	1	5
STARTS	1	2
1st	0	1
2nd	0	0
3rd	0	1

Comments

Good performance after tracking the speed to win by 1.1 lengths at this track over 450m (25.86) beating Orange Crush in Maiden on November 2. Solid formlines coming through that last run. Looks a major player.

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	2/11/26	Shepparton	450m	5	0:25.86	62.6 km/h	1.1L	$7.50	0:25.86	0:25.14	MDN	$2,540	$1,680	10	1. Sister Golden 2. Orange Crush 3. Exclamation
3rd of 7	23/10/26	Bendigo	425m	5	0:24.28	63.0 km/h	0.5L	$14	0:24.25	0:23.70	MDN	$2,540	$260	7	1. Texas Toast 2. Orange Crush 3. Sister Golden
6th of 8	16/10/26	Bendigo	425m	1	0:25.03	61.1 km/h	10.9L	$6.00	0:24.26	0:23.51	MDN	$2,540	-	-	1. Moraine Merlin 2. Greysynd Warrior 3. Geronimo Dash

Mask Of Zorro (4) 2142565464
Trainer: Steven Vantaarling (GREATER SHEPPARTON (C))
Prize Money: $3,335
Win / Place: 4.00% / 36%

2 yo BDL D

Sire: BERNARDO (AUS)

Dam: CHIC (AUS)

Rating

Stats

Career

25: 1-3-5

Track

24: 1-2-5

Trk/Dst

8: 1-0-0

Distance

8: 1-0-0

Season

15: 1-3-2

Country

25: 1-3-5

1st Up

1: 0-0-1

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	5	1	2	1	3	2	7
1st	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	1
2nd	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	3
3rd	1	0	0	0	0	1	1	2

Comments

Has not shown much in recent runs. Could only manage fourth last time out over 390m at this track. Doesn't profile as a likely winner.

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 5	5/11/26	Shepparton	390m	7	0:22.60	62.1 km/h	6.5L	$4.80	0:22.16	0:22.16	Rank Limit - Restricted Win	$1,530	$50	5	1. Flash Dash 2. Ransom 3. Mighty Star
6th of 8	31/10/26	Shepparton	450m	1	0:25.96	62.4 km/h	9.2L	$71	0:25.32	0:25.20	MX 6/7	$2,930	-	9	1. Claressa 2. Jaimandy Charlie 3. Sophia Athena
4th of 7	22/10/26	Shepparton	450m	2	0:25.88	62.6 km/h	5.3L	$10	0:25.51	0:25.51	T3 RSTW	$1,530	$50	7	1. Heaven Made 2. Scott Imposter 3. Kansas Raider
5th of 8	15/10/26	Shepparton	450m	5	0:26.21	61.8 km/h	5.4L	$9.00	0:25.82	0:25.40	Rank Limit - Restricted Win	$1,530	-	3	1. Cash In Space 2. Hartland Ash 3. Pats For Ruby
6th of 7	12/10/26	Shepparton	390m	1	0:22.63	62.0 km/h	6.8L	$46	0:22.17	0:21.89	RST WIN H	$2,930	-	7	1. Apache Gold 2. Sustainable 3. Chic In Paris
5th of 7	5/10/26	Shepparton	390m	2	0:22.72	61.8 km/h	6.3L	$21	0:22.29	0:22.15	GR 7	$2,930	-	5	1. Frankie's Rocket 2. Gunai Ash 3. Storm

Quena Lullaby (5) 4442215415
Trainer: Richard Anchen (CAMPASPE (S))
Prize Money: $4,470
Win / Place: 15% / 38%

2 yo White/Black B

Sire: AUSSIE INFRARED (AUS)

Dam: QUENA DEE AIR (AUS)

Rating

Stats

Career

13: 2-2-1

Track

2: 0-0-0

Trk/Dst

1: 0-0-0

Distance

2: 0-0-0

Season

9: 2-2-0

Metro

2: 1-0-0

Country

11: 1-2-1

1st Up

1: 0-0-0

2nd Up

1: 0-0-0

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

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

Comments

Got back last start and could only manage fifth but before that won by 0.6 lengths at The Meadows (31.04) beating Oscar Mike in a Mix 6/7 on October 21. Not one of the leading chances on this occasion.

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 5	28/10/26	The Meadows	525m	1	0:31.71	59.6 km/h	17.8L	$11	0:30.47	0:30.08	RST WIN	$3,340	-	7	1. Sunny Lyn 2. Scott Imposter 3. Nolita
1st of 8	21/10/26	The Meadows	525m	3	0:31.04	60.9 km/h	0.6L	$61	0:31.04	0:29.88	MX 6/7	$3,340	$2,230	23	1. Quena Lullaby 2. Oscar Mike 3. Nolita
4th of 6	28/9/26	Healesville	300m	6	0:17.18	62.9 km/h	3.0L	$2.90	0:16.98	0:16.76	Rank Limit - Restricted Win	$1,530	$50	20	1. Preparation 2. Be A Secret 3. Jet Sprint
5th of 8	8/9/26	Geelong	460m	7	0:26.50	62.5 km/h	4.2L	$15	0:26.21	0:25.95	Bottom Up - Grade 7	$1,530	-	7	1. Bun Vicky 2. Cruisin' Poppy 3. Recanted
1st of 6	1/9/26	Geelong	400m	6	0:22.74	63.3 km/h	3.8L	$3.10	0:22.74	0:22.35	Rank Limit - Maiden	$1,530	$1,000	6	1. Quena Lullaby 2. Aston Neutron 3. Paw Kenta
2nd of 7	26/8/26	Healesville	350m	8	0:19.93	63.2 km/h	1.7L	$5.00	0:19.82	0:19.55	Bottom Up - Maiden	$1,530	$320	7	1. Lumbar 2. Quena Lullaby 3. Where Is Chunky

Hard Launch (6) 2415x27233
Trainer: Aaron Debattista (CAMPASPE (S))
Prize Money: $8,460
Win / Place: 12% / 43%

2 yo BDL D

Sire: FERNANDO BALE (AUS)

Dam: MISSILE DANI (AUS)

100

Rating

Stats

Career

16: 2-3-2

Track

5: 1-1-2

Trk/Dst

5: 1-1-2

Distance

6: 2-1-2

Season

5: 0-2-2

Metro

4: 0-0-0

Country

12: 2-3-2

1st Up

2: 1-1-0

2nd Up

2: 0-0-0

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

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

Comments

Struggling to break through but racing consistently, finishing in the minors three starts on end. Last time out flew the lids with a fast early sectional but gathered in and finished in the minors when third (25.49) at this track over 450m. Has clocked a slick 25.33 Best Time here at the trip. Top chance.

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
3rd of 8	31/10/26	Shepparton	450m	3	0:25.49	63.6 km/h	1.2L	$34	0:25.41	0:25.20	Group Listed	$37,250	$3,500	5	1. Red Hot 2. Dundee Skye 3. Hard Launch
3rd of 8	26/10/26	Shepparton	450m	5	0:25.33	64.0 km/h	2.6L	$35	0:25.15	0:25.05	SPEC H	$3,360	$345	6	1. Dundee Skye 2. Aston Grandeur 3. Hard Launch
2nd of 8	20/10/26	Bendigo	500m	6	0:28.26	63.7 km/h	5.0L	$3.40	0:27.92	0:27.92	RST WIN	$3,340	$690	26	1. Georgie Sunshine 2. Hard Launch 3. Spruiking
7th of 7	24/9/26	Sandown	515m	8	0:30.48	60.8 km/h	10.8L	$26	0:29.72	0:29.20	RST WIN	$8,790	-	15	1. Pleasant Dreams 2. Indian Star 3. Swaying
2nd of 8	9/9/26	Bendigo	425m	5	0:24.39	62.7 km/h	0.8L	$2.00	0:24.34	0:24.15	Bottom Up - Grade 6	$1,530	$320	68	1. Red Turtle 2. Hard Launch 3. Collinda Ramsay
68 Day Spell
5th of 8	3/7/26	Bendigo	425m	2	0:24.53	62.4 km/h	7.1L	$5.00	0:24.03	0:23.61	MX 6/7	$2,930	-	15	1. Mosi 2. Romani Road 3. Surprised

Mega Cool (7) 1
Trainer: Sean Van Taarling (GREATER SHEPPARTON (C))
Prize Money: $1,680
Win / Place: 100% / 100%

1 yo Black D

Sire: BERNARDO (AUS)

Dam: ZERO COOL (AUS)

Rating

Stats

Career

1: 1-0-0

Track

1: 1-0-0

Season

1: 1-0-0

Country

1: 1-0-0

1st Up

1: 1-0-0

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

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

Comments

Ran above expectations when making debut but immediately off the mark, scoring by 3 lengths at this track over 390m (22.71). Has hit winning form and is worth thought 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 8	31/10/26	Shepparton	390m	6	0:22.71	61.8 km/h	2.9L	$16	0:22.71	0:21.99	MDN	$2,540	$1,680	-	1. Mega Cool 2. Like Few Others 3. Smart Bomb

Place

Date

Track

Distance

Box

Ran

Avg. Speed

Margin

Win Time

BON

Class

Prize

Prize Won

Days

Result

1st of 8

31/10/26

Shepparton

390m

0:22.71

61.8 km/h

2.9L

$16

0:22.71

0:21.99

MDN

$2,540

$1,680

1. Mega Cool

2. Like Few Others

3. Smart Bomb

Among Stars (8) 4356544332
Trainer: Martyn Empson (CARDINIA (S))
Prize Money: $5,040
Win / Place: 4.76% / 26%

2 yo BDL B

Sire: FERAL FRANKY (AUS)

Dam: EL SUENO (AUS)

Rating

Stats

Career

42: 2-2-7

Distance

2: 0-0-1

Season

12: 0-1-3

Country

42: 2-2-7

1st Up

2: 0-0-0

2nd Up

2: 0-0-1

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

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

Comments

Form has been solid with minor placings at her last three starts. Last time out finished 2nd on November 5 over 460m at Warragul behind Omega Bailey beaten 5 lengths (26.46) in a T3 RSTW. Has ability and among the chances.

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	5/11/26	Warragul	460m	2	0:26.46	62.6 km/h	5.0L	$16	0:26.12	0:26.09	T3 RSTW	$1,530	$320	7	1. Omega Bailey 2. Among Stars 3. Pace Of Grace
3rd of 8	29/10/26	Warragul	460m	1	0:26.87	61.6 km/h	5.6L	$20	0:26.48	0:26.33	T3 RSTW	$1,530	$160	12	1. Go Barbara 2. Cheeky Temper 3. Among Stars
3rd of 6	17/10/26	Warragul	460m	2	0:26.49	62.5 km/h	6.3L	$34	0:26.07	0:26.07	Bottom Up - Restricted Win	$1,530	$160	9	1. Dr. Freddy 2. Dr. Honey 3. Among Stars
4th of 8	8/10/26	Warragul	460m	5	0:26.56	62.3 km/h	6.8L	$46	0:26.09	0:26.09	Bottom Up - Restricted Win	$1,530	$50	5	1. Popper 2. Hey Brad 3. Doongalla Jason
4th of 6	3/10/26	Warragul	460m	8	0:27.05	61.2 km/h	11.9L	$34	0:26.22	0:26.22	T3 RSTW	$1,530	$50	11	1. Koda 2. Miss Rodrigo 3. Delightful Rain
5th of 7	22/9/26	Warragul	460m	4	0:26.90	61.6 km/h	8.0L	$27	0:26.35	0:26.04	Bottom Up - Restricted Win	$1,530	-	7	1. Dorothy Jean 2. So Say Me 3. Popper

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