Shepparton   17 Mar 2026
 
GOING: N

CELEBRATING EDDIE & CARMEL WALSH PACE 1690m

Track: GOOD      

HOME AND DRY (8) was once again right in the mix last time out when runner-up over 1690m at this track, beaten 7 metres. Can travel in a nice spot from this draw and wait on the sprint lane if necessary. Leading hope in this comparable race. ZU HOFFEN (7) finished second last start, beaten 10 metres at Melton over 1720m. Capable of playing a major role so has to be respected. ALCATRAZ GIRL (6) is in the mix following a respectable second at her most recent appearance over 1755m at Echuca. Top-three credentials. RINGER RUSS (5) was in the money two starts ago then things went wrong last start when he broke and finished 16 metres away in seventh over 1690m here. Beautifully placed and is able to make amends.
1 58427 JOEYS HANGOVER
TERRY FRENCH
11YO  BAY  GELDING
T J French
Last start 7th (Fr3) over 2100m at Charlton beaten 12 m by Salsboy (2:35.50) in NR up to 42 on March 15 at $17. Before that, a solid effort when 2nd (Fr3) over 2150m after racing wide at Bendigo, at the bell was 6th-9.78 beaten 3 m by Are Weasley (2:38.40) in NR up to 42 on March 4 at $23. Among the leading players.
Fr1
A M ASHWOOD
BLACK & RED QUARTERS, WHITE T & F, BLACK & WHITE CHECKED SLEEVES
2 98829 CAMNAT
SHERREE BAKER
9YO  BROWN  MARE
S M Baker, A M Baker, C S Baker
Last start 9th (Sr1) over 1690m at Maryborough beaten 75 m by Tex Goes Bang (2:04.50) in NR up to 39 on February 25 at $26. Two runs back 2nd (Sr1) over 2100m at Charlton, at the bell was 5th-8.4 beaten 9 m by Freak Out (2:36.40) in NR up to 35 on February 16 at $61. This looks a far sterner task.

A M BAKER
PINK, DIAGONAL STRIPE OF BLACK HEARTS, BLACK COLLAR & WAISTBAND, MAUVE SLEEVE PINK HEARTS & CUFFS
3 68x85 PARISIAN BANDIT
MAL WHITEFORD
8YO  CHESTNUT  HORSE
M Whiteford
Didn't do much last time out, was driven from back in the field when 5th (Fr3) over 1755m at Echuca was 9th-18.9 at the bell, beaten 8 m by Dot Ball (2:11.10) in NR up to 36 on March 10 at $17. Before that was driven from back in the field when 8th (Fr4) over 2190m at this track beaten 65 m by Miss Piggy Wiggy (2:44.90) in NR up to 38 on March 3 at $51. Facing a tough assignment this time around.
Fr2
E J TORMEY
DARK GREEN, DARK GREEN & WHITE STRIPED SLEEVES, WHITE COLLAR, WAISTBAND & CUFFS
4 07247 OLLY ODD POTTS
SHARON HAHNE
8YO  B/BR  GELDING
S J Hahne
Last start 7th (Fr4) over 1690m after showing early speed at this track, beaten 80 m by Cresco Threepeat (2:03.20) in NR up to 45 on March 8 at $7. Before that, 4th (Fr3) over 2190m after showing early speed at this track, at the bell was leading 0.8 beaten 8 m by Miss Piggy Wiggy (2:44.90) in NR up to 38 on March 3 at $4. Maybe a place with any luck in running.
Fr3
D M CASTLES
ROYAL BLUE, GOLD HORSESHOE, RED SLEEVES
5 8x937 RINGER RUSS
J M MURRAY
9YO  BAY  GELDING
J M Murray, P Hudson
Last start broke in score up and was out of position at the start surrendered the lead and finished 7th (Fr2) over 1690m after showing early speed at this track was 3rd-8.43 at the bell, beaten 16 m by Favouritehighlight (2:04.30) in NR up to 50 on February 17 at $61. Before that, a solid effort when 3rd (Fr1) over 1690m after showing early pace at this track beaten 12 m by Highview Hammer (2:02.80) in NR 39 to 44 on January 20 at $51. One of the contenders if at his best.
Fr4
TAYLOR YOUL
RED & YELLOW CHECKS, ORANGE V, RED SLEEVES
6 08182 ALCATRAZ GIRL
GLENN BULL
7YO  BAY  MARE
P J Gordon, R S Gordon
Improved last start with a solid effort when 2nd (Fr2) over 1755m after showing early pace at Echuca was leading by 3.7 at the bell, beaten 1.4 m by The Ladybird (2:10.10) in NR 37 to 42 on March 10 at $5.50. One of the primary contenders.
Fr5
GLENN BULL
RED, GREEN FOUR LEAF CLOVER, YELLOW COLLAR, YELLOW SLEEVES, RED ARMBANDS & CUFFS
7 43172 ZU HOFFEN
G B DONALDSON
6YO  BAY  GELDING
G B Donaldson
Improved last start with a solid effort when 2nd (Sr2) over 1720m at Melton, at the bell was 5th-7.19 beaten 10 m by Janiebquick (2:04.30) in NR up to 45 on March 6 at $5.50. Expected to feature again.
Fr6
J J HERBERTSON
EMERALD GREEN & WHITE CHECKS, WHITE SLEEVES, BLACK & EMERALD GREEN ARMBANDS
8 62422 HOME AND DRY
ADAM STEPHENS
7YO  BAY  GELDING
Curran Family Racing Group (Mgr: C A Curran)
Fair run when beaten by 3.5 m finishing second behind Miss Piggy Wiggy at this track over 2190m in a NR up to 38 on March 3 at $3. Then a handy effort when beaten by 7 m finishing second behind Cresco Threepeat at this track over 1690m in a NR up to 45 on March 8 at $2.40. Sure to play a major role.
Sr1
E O JUSTICE
GOLD, GREEN & WHITE DIAGONAL STRIPES, GREEN SLEEVES