Shepparton Race 5

Cottrells Electrical Trotters Handicap

Stake: $6,480

ALFIE ALWAYS (9) last raced eight days ago when he scored a determined win over 2100m at Charlton, getting home by a neck after taking control early in proceedings. Primary contender in a similar race. MANDA KYVALLEY (8) did a good job to finish in the minor placings two runs back then her luck changed last time when she broke and finished a long way back in seventh over 1690m at Kilmore. Only needs to get things right to be in contention. LIZZIES SON (2) resumes. Last appeared when a modest eighth over 2190m at Maryborough ten weeks ago. Can run a race while fresh. KYVALLEY MISTY (7) broke last start and finished a long last over 2150m at Bendigo. That came after a sixth to kick off this prep on June 18. Won't find this any harder and she can bounce right back. Something for the Multiples: STARLIGHT RED (6) VAN DOREN (10)

Distance: 2190m
Class: No NR
Track: Good
Weather: FINE
Surface: All Weather

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Ivar (FT) 487545648x
Trainer: Paul Weidenbach (Wahring)
Driver: Kevin Weidenbach
Prize Money: $31,239
Win / Place: 4.55% / 24%

6 yo Bay Horse

Sire: MAJESTIC SON (CAN)

Dam: IM DEMIMONDAINE (NZ)

Rating

Stats

Career

66: 3-4-9

Distance

43: 1-4-7

Trk/Dst

18: 0-1-2

Track

24: 0-1-2

Season

20: 0-3-2

1st Up

4: 0-0-1

2nd Up

4: 0-0-0

3rd Up

4: 0-0-1

Mobile

58: 2-3-9

Standing

8: 1-1-0

All-Weather

66: 3-4-9

Best Mile

2:02.70

Comments

Returns from the paddock. At the latest first-up run 5th (Fr2) over 2190m at this track beaten 11 m by The Chook (2:48.30) in NR up to 50 on January 25 2024 at $41. Will be better for this run and happy to watch this time.

Expected Settling Position: Off Pace

Last Starts days since last start

Place	Date	Track	Distance	Start	Surface	Barrier	Driver	Race Time	Mile Rate	Margin	SP	Days	Class	Prize	Prize Won	Result
8th of 10	28/1/25	Shepparton	1690m	Mobile	All Weather	Fr2	Kevin Weidenbach	2:07.70	2:01.6	11.04L	$81	2	NR up to 49	$4,320	$130	1. Christmas Babe NZ 2. Abbie 3. Montana Muscle
4th of 8	26/1/25	Wedderburn	2150m	Mobile	All Weather	Fr1	Kerryn Manning	2:46.00	2:04.3	5.91L	$12	19	NR up to 49	$4,320	$243	1. Van Doren 2. Supreme Doll 3. Midnight Avenger
6th of 7	7/1/25	Shepparton	2190m	Mobile	All Weather	Fr5	Abby Sanderson	2:47.70	2:03.3	11.15L	$23	4	NR up to 49	$4,320	$130	1. Settle The Bill 2. Kalarney Prince 3. Abbie
5th of 10	3/1/25	Maryborough	2190m	Mobile	All Weather	Fr1	Kevin Weidenbach	2:44.70	2:01.0	5.39L	$21	5	NR 40 to 49	$4,320	$130	1. Floating Mountain 2. Ataboy Charlie 3. Cadence Lane
4th of 7	29/12/24	Cobram	2170m	Standing	All Weather	Fr3	Kevin Weidenbach	2:49.70	2:05.3	6.73L	$26	9	No NR	$6,480	$324	1. Dances 2. Montana Muscle 3. Prettyboy Harry
5th of 7	20/12/24	Geelong	2100m	Standing	All Weather	Fr2	Abby Sanderson	2:45.30	2:04.9	11.97L	$34	3	No NR	$9,720	$292	1. Champagne Charley 2. Old Villa Boy 3. Jakarta NZ

Lizzies Son (FT) 914229548x
Trainer: Dennis Paton (Harston)
Driver: Mark Pitt
Prize Money: $23,880
Win / Place: 10% / 26%

5 yo Bay/Brown Gelding

Sire: MAJESTIC SON (CAN)

Dam: SHEZA COMMENT (AUS)

Rating

Stats

Career

38: 4-3-3

Distance

30: 3-2-3

Trk/Dst

8: 1-2-0

Track

11: 1-2-0

Season

20: 2-3-1

1st Up

3: 0-0-1

2nd Up

3: 0-0-1

3rd Up

3: 1-0-0

Mobile

36: 4-3-3

Standing

2: 0-0-0

All-Weather

38: 4-3-3

Best Mile

2:00.93

Comments

Resuming after a spell of ten weeks. Finished off last campaign when eighth behind Whats The Tea at Maryborough over 2190m in a NR up to 43 on May 7 at $3.20. One of the primary contenders while fresh.

Expected Settling Position: Leader

Last Starts days since last start

Place	Date	Track	Distance	Start	Surface	Barrier	Driver	Race Time	Mile Rate	Margin	SP	Days	Class	Prize	Prize Won	Result
8th of 12	7/5/25	Maryborough	2190m	Mobile	All Weather	Sr2	Dennis Paton	2:49.20	2:04.3	8.14L	$3.20f	8	NR up to 43	$4,320	$130	1. Whats The Tea 2. Azalea Mae 3. Touchandgo
4th of 10	29/4/25	Shepparton	1690m	Mobile	All Weather	Fr3	Mark Pitt	2:06.70	2:00.6	3.16L	$2.60f	4	NR up to 50	$6,480	$324	1. Abbie 2. Starlight Red 3. Midnite Muscle
5th of 5	25/4/25	Cobram	2170m	Mobile	All Weather	Fr2	Dennis Paton	2:44.40	2:01.9	23.23L	$2.30f	16	NR up to 49	$4,320	$130	1. Thats Dudley 2. Dhoni Trouble NZ 3. Kalarney Prince
1st of 5	20/4/25	Kyabram	2130m			-	Dennis Paton	2:45.10	-	1.49L	$0.00	-	Trial	$0	-	1. Lizzies Son 2. Crocodile Blood 3. Mussel White
9th of 11	9/4/25	Bendigo	2150m	Mobile	All Weather	Fr4	Mark Pitt	2:43.30	2:02.2	18.18L	$1.24f	13	NR up to 45	$4,320	$130	1. Abbie 2. Magic Law 3. Kalarney Prince
2nd of 12	27/3/25	Kilmore	1690m	Mobile	All Weather	Sr5	Dennis Paton	2:06.10	2:00.1	0.82L	$4.00	9	NR up to 45	$4,320	$691	1. Amour Maternal 2. Lizzies Son 3. Atego Dawn

Madge Egan (FT) 34267214x4
Trainer: N D Caldwell (Merrigum)
Driver: Neil Caldwell
Prize Money: $11,270
Win / Place: 4.00% / 16%

7 yo Brown/Black Mare

Sire: SKYVALLEY (NZ)

Dam: AMAORI SPUR (AUS)

Rating

Stats

Career

25: 1-2-1

Distance

16: 0-1-0

Trk/Dst

4: 0-0-0

Track

6: 0-0-0

Season

18: 1-2-1

1st Up

6: 0-0-0

2nd Up

3: 0-0-0

3rd Up

2: 0-0-0

Mobile

23: 1-2-1

Standing

2: 0-0-0

All-Weather

25: 1-2-1

Best Mile

2:03.30

Comments

Last start 4th (Sr1) over 2160m at Echuca, at the bell was 5th-9 beaten 14 m by Worth Waiting (2:47.70) in 0-1 WIN on July 8 at $17. Two runs back 4th (Fr3) over 1690m after showing early speed at Kilmore, beaten 21 m by Watts Up Raptor (2:07.00) in 0-1 WIN on January 30 at $31. Expect to see a much better run.

Expected Settling Position: Leader

Last Starts days since last start

Place	Date	Track	Distance	Start	Surface	Barrier	Driver	Race Time	Mile Rate	Margin	SP	Days	Class	Prize	Prize Won	Result
4th of 9	8/7/25	Echuca	2160m	Mobile	All Weather	Sr1	Neil Caldwell	2:47.70	2:04.9	5.28L	$17	159	0-1 WIN	$6,480	$324	1. Worth Waiting 2. Jetaway Saint 3. Alabama May
159 Day Spell
2nd of 4	29/6/25	Echuca	2160m			-	Neil Caldwell	2:49.40	-	1.12L	$0.00	-	Trial	$0	-	1. Bitta Irish Luck 2. Madge Egan 3. Malhana Muscles
1st of 2	29/5/25	Cobram	2170m			-	N Caldwell	2:54.90	-	0L	$0.00	-	Trial	$0	-	1. Madge Egan 2. Taken By Wine 3.
4th of 10	30/1/25	Kilmore	1690m	Mobile	All Weather	Fr3	Neil Caldwell	2:07.00	2:00.9	7.88L	$31	8	0-1 WIN	$6,480	$324	1. Watts Up Raptor 2. Coconut Mickey 3. Volsteadsdelight
1st of 10	22/1/25	Bendigo	1650m	Mobile	All Weather	Fr5	Neil Caldwell	2:06.40	2:03.3	3.57L	$2.90f	21	MAIDEN	$6,480	$3,586	1. Madge Egan 2. Rasengan 3. Heart Of Graceland
2nd of 10	1/1/25	Echuca	2160m	Mobile	All Weather	Fr1	N D Caldwell	2:43.70	2:02.0	0.41L	$34	8	NR up to 50	$7,560	$1,134	1. Hillside 2. Madge Egan 3. Arzali

Suzys Dream (10m) 4550x68206
Trainer: Donna Castles (Ardmona)
Driver: Doc Wilson
Prize Money: $11,302
Win / Place: 8.00% / 12%

5 yo Bay Mare

Sire: DREAMCATCHER (SWE)

Dam: MEMEME (AUS)

Rating

Stats

Career

25: 2-1-0

Distance

17: 1-1-0

Trk/Dst

8: 0-1-0

Track

13: 0-1-0

Season

12: 0-1-0

1st Up

3: 0-0-0

2nd Up

3: 0-0-0

3rd Up

3: 0-1-0

Mobile

24: 2-1-0

Standing

1: 0-0-0

All-Weather

25: 2-1-0

Best Mile

2:03.30

Comments

Last start 6th (Sr4) over 2160m at Echuca beaten 30 m by Worth Waiting (2:47.70) in 0-1 WIN on July 8 at $41. Two runs back was well back in the run when 10th (Fr4) over 1690m at this track, beaten 30 m by Magic Law (2:07.20) in NR up to 49 on May 27 at $21. No wins for a very long time and that looks like being extended.

Expected Settling Position: Off Midfield

Last Starts days since last start

Place	Date	Track	Distance	Start	Surface	Barrier	Driver	Race Time	Mile Rate	Margin	SP	Days	Class	Prize	Prize Won	Result
6th of 9	8/7/25	Echuca	2160m	Mobile	All Weather	Sr4	Donna Castles	2:47.70	2:04.9	10.63L	$41	42	0-1 WIN	$6,480	$151	1. Worth Waiting 2. Jetaway Saint 3. Alabama May
42 Day Freshen-Up
10th of 11	27/5/25	Shepparton	1690m	Mobile	All Weather	Fr4	Doc Wilson	2:07.20	2:01.1	10.67L	$21	7	NR up to 49	$4,320	$130	1. Magic Law 2. Myheartbeatstrue 3. Starlight Red
2nd of 10	20/5/25	Shepparton	2190m	Mobile	All Weather	Fr4	Donna Castles	2:50.10	2:05.0	1.67L	$4.50	16	NR up to 49	$4,320	$691	1. Starlight Red 2. Suzys Dream 3. Kalarney Prince
8th of 10	4/5/25	Shepparton	2190m	Mobile	All Weather	Fr5	Doc Wilson	2:47.40	2:03.0	10.63L	$61	12	NR up to 49	$4,320	$130	1. Night Sky 2. Magic Law 3. Abbie
6th of 11	22/4/25	Shepparton	1690m	Mobile	All Weather	Sr3	Doc Wilson	2:05.80	1:59.8	10.93L	$34	67	0-1 WIN	$6,480	$151	1. Miss Ohana 2. Midnite Muscle 3. Kimberleys Tree
67 Day Spell
10th of 11	14/2/25	Maryborough	1690m	Mobile	All Weather	Fr4	Doc Wilson	2:04.30	1:58.3	36.62L	$16	10	NR up to 55	$7,560	$151	1. Mac Flick 2. Nabrina USA 3. Countess Chiron

Starlight Red (20m) 3324713125
Trainer: Brian Bourke (Bunbartha)
Driver: Laura Wilson
Prize Money: $129,087
Win / Place: 10% / 26%

9 yo Bay Mare

Sire: RED SAMURAI (AUS)

Dam: STARLIGHTS SILVER (AUS)

Rating

Stats

Career

189: 19-13-19

Distance

153: 13-10-17

Trk/Dst

89: 7-7-9

Track

107: 8-9-10

Season

23: 2-2-4

1st Up

6: 0-0-1

2nd Up

6: 0-0-0

3rd Up

6: 0-2-1

Mobile

128: 12-10-10

Standing

61: 7-3-9

All-Weather

189: 19-13-19

Best Mile

2:00.72

Comments

Won three starts back at Echuca over 1755m NR up to 49 on June 10. Last time out surrendered the lead and finished 5th (Fr2) over 2190m after showing early pace at this track, beaten 35 m by Watts Up The Hill (2:46.90) in NR 46 to 53 on June 24 at $14. Has claims based on recent efforts.

Expected Settling Position: Pace

Last Starts days since last start

Place	Date	Track	Distance	Start	Surface	Barrier	Driver	Race Time	Mile Rate	Margin	SP	Days	Class	Prize	Prize Won	Result
5th of 8	24/6/25	Shepparton	2190m	Mobile	All Weather	Fr2	Laura Wilson	2:46.90	2:02.6	12.53L	$14	7	NR 46 to 53	$6,480	$194	1. Watts Up The Hill 2. Bullapark Beno 3. Abbie
2nd of 10	17/6/25	Shepparton	2190m	Mobile	All Weather	Fr7	Laura Wilson	2:49.00	2:04.2	2.42L	$6.00	7	NR up to 49	$4,320	$691	1. Van Doren 2. Starlight Red 3. Montana Muscle
1st of 10	10/6/25	Echuca	1755m	Mobile	All Weather	Sr1	Laura Wilson	2:13.70	2:02.6	1.30L	$6.50	14	NR up to 49	$4,320	$2,160	1. Starlight Red 2. Wallis 3. Van Doren
3rd of 11	27/5/25	Shepparton	1690m	Mobile	All Weather	Fr3	Laura Wilson	2:07.20	2:01.1	1.93L	$6.00	7	NR up to 49	$4,320	$448	1. Magic Law 2. Myheartbeatstrue 3. Starlight Red
1st of 10	20/5/25	Shepparton	2190m	Mobile	All Weather	Sr2	Laura Wilson	2:50.10	2:05.0	1.67L	$14	7	NR up to 49	$4,320	$2,160	1. Starlight Red 2. Suzys Dream 3. Kalarney Prince
7th of 12	13/5/25	Shepparton	1690m	Mobile	All Weather	Fr3	Laura Wilson	2:07.40	2:01.3	4.68L	$8.50	9	NR up to 49	$4,320	$130	1. Wallis 2. Magic Law 3. Hold That Magic

Alfie Always (20m) 7x10252401
Trainer: David Van Ryn (Marong)
Driver: Ellen Tormey
Prize Money: $93,469
Win / Place: 10% / 31%

6 yo Bay Gelding

Sire: YANKEE SPIDER (USA)

Dam: IMA THRILL SEEKER (NZ)

100

Rating

Stats

Career

133: 14-15-13

Distance

95: 7-12-11

Trk/Dst

3: 0-0-1

Track

5: 1-0-1

Season

23: 4-4-0

1st Up

4: 1-0-1

2nd Up

4: 0-1-1

3rd Up

4: 0-1-0

Mobile

85: 7-13-7

Standing

48: 7-2-6

All-Weather

133: 14-15-13

Best Mile

1:59.60

Comments

Last start won by a neck (20m Fr2) at Charlton (2:42.30) beating Night Whisperer in No NR on July 7 at $4.40 at the bell was leading 2.4. Racing well and rates highly on the latest effort.

Expected Settling Position: Pace

Last Starts days since last start

Place	Date	Track	Distance	Start	Surface	Barrier	Driver	Race Time	Mile Rate	Margin	SP	Days	Class	Prize	Prize Won	Result
1st of 12	7/7/25	Charlton	2100m	Standing	All Weather	20m	Ellen Tormey	2:42.30	2:03.2	0.11L	$4.40	13	No NR	$6,480	$3,586	1. Alfie Always 2. Night Whisperer 3. Romantic Nina
2nd of 4	1/7/25	Melton	2240m			-	Jordan Leedham	2:53.40	-	0.07L	$0.00	-	Trial	$0	-	1. No Remorse 2. Alfie Always 3. Lavengers Boy
- of 8	24/6/25	Shepparton	2190m	Mobile	All Weather	Fr3	Ellen Tormey	2:46.90	2:02.6	36.80L	$7.50	20	NR 46 to 53	$6,480	$151	1. Watts Up The Hill 2. Bullapark Beno 3. Abbie
4th of 9	4/6/25	Maryborough	2190m	Standing	All Weather	20m	Ellen Tormey	2:51.70	2:04.5	0.59L	$3.50f	28	No NR	$4,320	$243	1. Prohibited Bid NZ 2. Touchandgo 3. Singara Ted
2nd of 12	7/5/25	Maryborough	1690m	Mobile	All Weather	Fr4	James Herbertson	2:05.70	1:59.7	1.00L	$1.75f	8	NR 44 to 49	$4,320	$691	1. Mielicki 2. Alfie Always 3. Midnite Muscle
5th of 10	29/4/25	Shepparton	1690m	Mobile	All Weather	Sr3	Ellen Tormey	2:06.70	2:00.6	3.20L	$3.60	9	NR up to 50	$6,480	$194	1. Abbie 2. Starlight Red 3. Midnite Muscle

Van Doren (20m) 4482652315
Trainer: Donna Castles (Ardmona)
Driver: Lisa Pitt
Prize Money: $62,089
Win / Place: 10% / 29%

6 yo Chestnut Gelding

Sire: LOVE YOU (FR)

Dam: CHEW THE FAT (NZ)

Rating

Stats

Career

75: 8-9-5

Distance

34: 4-5-2

Trk/Dst

16: 2-3-1

Track

24: 2-3-1

Season

29: 4-5-3

1st Up

5: 2-0-0

2nd Up

5: 1-0-0

3rd Up

5: 0-1-0

Mobile

63: 6-8-5

Standing

12: 2-1-0

All-Weather

75: 8-9-5

Best Mile

1:58.40

Comments

Failed to impress last start; 5th (Fr3) over 2190m at this track, beaten 50 m by At The Distance (2:46.30) in NR 46 to 53 on July 1 at $10. Showed ability the run before when he posted a big 6 m win when driven back in the field, (Fr5) held up early, at this track (2:49.00) beating Starlight Red in NR up to 49 on June 17 at $3.60 at the bell was 5th-6.48. Should be right there at the business end.

Expected Settling Position: Off Pace

Last Starts days since last start

Place	Date	Track	Distance	Start	Surface	Barrier	Driver	Race Time	Mile Rate	Margin	SP	Days	Class	Prize	Prize Won	Result
5th of 8	1/7/25	Shepparton	2190m	Mobile	All Weather	Fr3	Donna Castles	2:46.30	2:02.2	19.03L	$10	14	NR 46 to 53	$6,480	$194	1. At The Distance 2. Ox Knox 3. Abbie
1st of 10	17/6/25	Shepparton	2190m	Mobile	All Weather	Fr5	Donna Castles	2:49.00	2:04.2	2.42L	$3.60	7	NR up to 49	$4,320	$2,160	1. Van Doren 2. Starlight Red 3. Montana Muscle
3rd of 10	10/6/25	Echuca	1755m	Mobile	All Weather	Sr3	Donna Castles	2:13.70	2:02.6	2.19L	$7.50	12	NR up to 49	$4,320	$448	1. Starlight Red 2. Wallis 3. Van Doren
2nd of 8	29/5/25	Kilmore	2180m	Mobile	All Weather	Fr5	Donna Castles	2:51.30	2:06.5	0.07L	$4.80	14	NR 40 to 45	$4,320	$691	1. Allwatfunjingles 2. Van Doren 3. Billy Zippin
5th of 8	15/5/25	Kilmore	2180m	Mobile	All Weather	Fr5	Donna Castles	2:46.10	2:02.6	11.86L	$4.20	16	NR 40 to 49	$4,320	$130	1. Beach Heaven 2. Maori Tattoo 3. Allwatfunjingles
6th of 10	29/4/25	Shepparton	1690m	Mobile	All Weather	Sr1	Donna Castles	2:06.70	2:00.6	4.50L	$15	7	NR up to 50	$6,480	$151	1. Abbie 2. Starlight Red 3. Midnite Muscle

A True Story NZ (60m) 9
Trainer: David Harris (Avenel)
Driver: Cameron Maggs
Prize Money: $151
Win / Place: 0% / 0%

6 yo Bay Gelding

Sire: CREATINE (USA)

Dam: SUNDON'S NIECE (NZ)

Rating

Stats

Career

1: 0-0-0

Season

1: 0-0-0

1st Up

1: 0-0-0

Standing

1: 0-0-0

All-Weather

1: 0-0-0

Best Mile

Comments

Six-year-old gelding lining up for the second time. At debut 9th (70m Fr1) over 2100m at Charlton beaten 60 m by Alfie Always (2:42.30) in No NR on July 7 at $51. Others rate better.

Expected Settling Position: Backmarker

Last Starts days since last start

Place	Date	Track	Distance	Start	Surface	Barrier	Driver	Race Time	Mile Rate	Margin	SP	Days	Class	Prize	Prize Won	Result
9th of 12	7/7/25	Charlton	2100m	Standing	All Weather	70m	Kerryn Manning	2:42.30	2:03.2	22.12L	$51	-	No NR	$6,480	$151	1. Alfie Always 2. Night Whisperer 3. Romantic Nina
4th of 4	29/6/25	Echuca	2160m			-	D I Harris	2:49.40	-	1.12L	$0.00	-	Trial	$0	-	1. Bitta Irish Luck 2. Madge Egan 3. Malhana Muscles
3rd of 3	26/9/24	Shepparton	2190m			-	D I Harris	2:53.40	-	7.81L	$0.00	-	Trial	$0	-	1. Utopia 2. Rey Bailando 3. A True Story NZ

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