Echuca   05 Apr 2026
 
GOING: G

VALE PAUL GRAYDON TROT 1755m

Track: GOOD   Clouds (Max: 25)    

JILLIBY TOPGUN (5) had been racing in great heart then kept the ball rolling last start when he finished third over 1690m at Shepparton, beaten 8 metres. Beautifully placed and is sure to play a major role again. JESSICAS STORY (3) is racing well with four top-five finishes in succession, the latest effort a second at Bendigo over 2150m. No excuses from this advantageous draw. Primary contender in a similar race. VAN DOREN (8) is worth another chance after a last-start eighth over 2250m at Boort five weeks ago. PATNWILL (7) is worth plenty of thought off a last-start win by 5 metres at Kilmore over 1690m.
1 25x77 IVAR
PAUL WEIDENBACH
7YO  BAY  HORSE
P C Weidenbach, B B Weidenbach, B Thorn
Meets Patnwill again; when 30 metres seventh at Kilmore over 1690m in a NR up to 39 race on March 26. Hard to have.
Fr1
N A MCCALLUM
WHITE, GOLD & GREEN SASH
2 77x63 KALARNEY PRINCE
PAUL WEIDENBACH
9YO  GREY  GELDING
N R Young, P C Weidenbach
Showed a glimmer of form last start 3rd (Fr3) over 1690m at Kilmore was 5th-6.3 at the bell, beaten 10 m by Patnwill (2:11.40) in NR up to 39 on March 26 at $10. But The run before was well beaten into sixth behind Poppy Popstar at Maryborough over 2190m in a NR up to 44 on March 16 at $12. Not likely to threaten this time.
Fr2
E J TORMEY
WHITE, GOLD & GREEN SASH
3 73422 JESSICAS STORY
D R CROSS
8YO  BROWN  MARE
D R Cross, N A Koch
Not far away at the last couple starts; Finished 3 m second behind Jackies Gift at Bendigo over 2150m NR up to 49 last start. Before that was beaten 1.75 metres second at Melton over 1720m in NR up to 42 on March 20. Sure to go well again.
Fr3
ABBY SANDERSON
RED, GREEN MALTESE CROSS, BLACK COLLAR & WAISTBAND, BLACK & WHITE CHEQUERED SLEEVES.
4 23106 CRESCO CASHFLOW
GARY PEKIN
5YO  BR/BL  MARE
G C Pekin, J H Pekin
Last start 6th (Fr3) over 1690m after showing early speed at Shepparton, beaten 40 m by Aldebaran Marcus (2:06.00) in NR up to 50 on March 24 at $18. Two runs back 10th (Fr1) over 1690m at Maryborough, beaten 40 m by Beautiful Sunrise (2:07.70) in NR up to 50 M on February 25 at $81. Hard to have on those efforts.
Fr4
G C PEKIN
ROYAL BLUE, GREEN & WHITE STRIPES, GREEN CUFF
5 x3733 JILLIBY TOPGUN
LISA PITT
6YO  BAY  HORSE
L C Pitt
Fair run when beaten by 3.5 m finishing third behind I Am Harro at Shepparton over 2190m in a 0-1 WIN on March 17 at $3.60. Then a handy effort when beaten by 8 m finishing third behind Aldebaran Marcus at Shepparton over 1690m in a NR up to 50 on March 24 at $2.90. Hard to beat.
Fr5
M R PITT
BLUE, WHITE YOKE WITH BLUE STARS, YELLOW BRACES, WHITE SLEEVES WITH YELLOW STRIPE
6 01735 MACHO MAORI
N L MILNE
6YO  BAY  HORSE
N L Milne, D L Milne, N J Milne, M L Milne
Last start was driven from back in the field when 5th (Fr7) over 1690m at Kilmore, at the bell was 8th-15.3 beaten 15 m by Patnwill (2:11.40) in NR up to 39 on March 26 at $4.20. At the start before game effort when 3rd (Fr3) over 1720m at Melton was 6th-13.51 at the bell, beaten 5 m by Whats The Tea (2:08.60) in NR up to 42 on March 20 at $11. Will make his presence felt.
Fr6
N L MILNE
LIGHT BLUE, DARK BLUE STARS & SLEEVES
7 99071 PATNWILL
M S MANNIX
6YO  BROWN  GELDING
M S Mannix, G M Mannix, D J Mannix
Last start a big 5 m win after showing early speed, (Fr5) at Kilmore (2:11.40) beating Mista Walker in NR up to 39 on March 26 at $10 at the bell was leading 1.16. Can overcome the awkward draw to score again.
Sr1
A J MANTON
BLUE & YELLOW QUARTERS, BROWN COLLAR & SLEEVES
8 14658 VAN DOREN
DONNA CASTLES
7YO  CHESTNUT  GELDING
D M Castles
Recent form below what he is capable of. Last start 8th (10m Fr1) over 2250m at Boort beaten 65 m by Tension Seeker (2:58.20) in No NR on March 1 at $5.50. The run prior 5th (Sr1) over 2190m at Maryborough beaten 30 m by Allwatfunjingles (2:47.80) in NR 40 to 45 on February 25 at $6.50. Deserves another chance.
Sr2
D M CASTLES
DARK GREEN, DARK GREEN & WHITE STRIPED SLEEVES
9 x9547 BEAUTYBOUCHEA
GRAHAM LYON
7YO  BROWN  MARE
G J Lyon
Didn't do much last time out, 7th (Fr5) over 2150m at Bendigo, beaten 20 m by Jackies Gift (2:42.10) in NR up to 49 on March 25 at $23. Before that 4th (Fr5) over 2150m at Bendigo, at the bell was 5th-7.4 beaten 4.5 m by Poppy Popstar (2:42.70) in NR 40 to 45 on March 11 at $23. Needs to lift.
Sr3
N R JACK
BLACK, LIGHT BLUE SASH, RED ARMBANDS
10 86329 MAORI TATTOO
BRENT LILLEY
4YO  BROWN  HORSE
B A Lilley
Last start was driven from back in the field when 9th (Fr6) over 2190m after racing wide at Shepparton, beaten 45 m by I Am Harro (2:44.60) in 0-1 WIN on March 17 at $5. At his previous start game effort despite getting well back, when 2nd (Fr5) over 2150m at Bendigo, at the bell was 4th-7.08 beaten a neck by Straight To Thetop (2:43.90) in NR 40 to 45 on March 11 at $4.40. Can feature the finish.
Sr4
J J SHARP
GREEN, GOLD & PURPLE CHECKED SASH