Shepparton (VIC)
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R1
Jam Packed Racetrack Bistro Pace
2190m | Mobile Start | Pacers | 5:50pm
TRACK INFORMATION
Max 7 across front
Sprint lane
RACE CONDITIONS
NR up to 49. PBD/NR/L4$
RESTRICTIONS
No age restrictions
No sex restrictions
PRIZE MONEY
$4,000
 
 
  Flucs Open Today Fluc -3 Fluc -2 Fluc -1 Win
R1
7 - DIRECT COMMAND NZ
  • 7 Direct Command NZ (FR7)
  • D: Luke Dunne (C,3)
  • T: D I Harris
  • 0-5-1-0-2-6-2-5-2-6
8.5 8.5 9.0 8.5 6.25 5.5
$8.50 $8.50 $9.00 $8.50 $6.25 $5.50
RACE COMMENT
OVERVIEW: BIG RIG SAINT (1) sustained a long run to win nicely at Shepparton three starts ago. He competed in a heat and final series over the past two starts and is likely to find this assignment to be easier so he should prove hard to beat from the pole position. BUDD SIDEWINDER (12) was taken to Tasmania to find some form and produced a big performance to score at Launceston last outing, where he stormed home from last on the home turn. This is a race of more depth but he should be hitting the line strongly again. PARISIAN BANDIT (6) is returning from a successful stint in South Australia. He produced a big finish to score at Globe Derby two starts ago so he must be considered as a winning chance. DIRECT COMMAND (7) raced out three horses wide for the final circuit and battled on fairly well for sixth last week. He was runner up under similar conditions prior and is worth another chance. BYRNESIDE BOOM (9) has winning claims if he puts his best foot forward.   EARLY SPEED: 5 (likely early leader), 1,7 RATINGS: 1/ 6,7,12/ 9/ 11
TODAY'S STATISTICS
28-2-5-1
TRACK
24-0-7-2
DISTANCE
18-0-5-1
TRK / DIST
27-2-5-1
LAST SEASON
26-4-5-4
THIS SEASON
CAREER STATISTICS
9%
WIN S/RATE
39%
PLACE S/RATE
97-9-21-8
CAREER
$73,511
PRIZE MONEY
1650 - 2180
WIN RANGE
6
DAYS LAST RACE
Career Statistics
Stats Win % Place % Rank
Total 97-9-21-8 9% 39% 3
Distance 24-0-7-2 0% 38% 6
Dist Range 60-5-13-6 8% 40% 2
Track 28-2-5-1 7% 29% 8
Track / Dist 18-0-5-1 0% 33% 6
This Season 26-4-5-4 15% 50% 3
Last Season 27-2-5-1 7% 30% 6
1st up 0-0-0-0 0% 0% N/A
2nd up 0-0-0-0 0% 0% N/A
Career Best MR 1:56.0MS 4
Distance Best MR 1:58.1MS 2
Stable Stats
Stats Win % Place % Rank
Driver 12mth --- 0% 0% N/A
Luke Dunne
Trainer 12mth --- 0% 0% N/A
D I Harris
Trained at: Avenel
Owners: AB&T CORMACK RACING PTY LTD
Breeder(s): M J Prendergast, M I Shinn, P G Redmond
Colours: Purple, Yellow Horseshoes, Yellow Hooped Sleeves & Cuffs, Purple "Ab&T Cormack Racing" Logo
Age/Sex: 6 year old bay gelding
Breeding: Hes Watching USA - Swift Belle (Afella Rainbow)
National Rating: NR48 (A45)
Gear Changes
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RECENT FORM
RESULT DAY RACE DETAILS RESULT
6 of 11 36
BENDIGO (Good) 20/08/2025, 2150m, NR up to 50. 1:59.5 (57.4, 28.8)
Finished 6/11 btn 6.1m, $7000, Ada Massa (Sr3), $12.00
pulled hard in score-up, 1 out 2 back at bell, 3 wide latter
1st ROLLWITHARTY (Fr7)
2nd HUNGRY HOGARTH (Fr6) HFHD
3rd YANKEE GAMBLER (Fr3) 2.2m
2 of 8 8
SHEPPTN (Good) 15/07/2025, 2190m, NR up to 49. 1:59.2 (57.9, 29.5)
Finished 2/8 btn 8.3m, $4000, Tasmyn Potter (Fr5), $3.40
pulled hard in score-up, gate speed, outside leader throughout, outside leader at bell
1st MADAM REACTOR (Fr3)
2nd DIRECT COMMAND NZ (Fr5) 8.3m
3rd FULLOFFIGHT NZ (Fr4) 3.0m
5 of 8 6
CHARLTN (Good) 07/07/2025, 2100m, NR 50 to 54. 1:58.1 (57.4, 28.7)
Finished 5/8 btn 7.3m, $6000, Tasmyn Potter (Fr1), $4.60
pulled hard in score-up, hung out score-up, gate speed, behind leader at bell, held up early, used sprint lane
1st STYLISH GEM (Fr2)
2nd JAMES GARNER NZ (Fr7) 1.3m
3rd JILLIBY TIDALWAVE (Fr3) HD
2 of 10 6
SHEPPTN (Good) 01/07/2025, 2190m, NR 45 to 51. 1:59.7 (57.6, 29.6)
Finished 2/10 btn 3.2m, $6000, Tasmyn Potter (Sr2), $6.50
3 wide latter, three wide without cover at bell
1st ANIMADO (Sr3)
2nd DIRECT COMMAND NZ (Sr2) 3.2m
3rd KALKADOON DREAMING (Fr5) 2.3m
6 of 11 7
BENDIGO (Good) 25/06/2025, 1650m, NR 45 to 51. 1:55.2 (57.4, 29.2)
Finished 6/11 btn 11.9m, $6000, Tasmyn Potter (Fr7), $11.00
3 wide middle, worked forward, outside leader at bell
1st KARUMA KEV (Fr2)
2nd INTERPRETATION (Fr6) 4.0m
3rd FUEGO CRUZADO (Fr4) 2.6m
2 of 11 8
BENDIGO (Good) 18/06/2025, 2150m, NR 44 to 49. 1:58.9 (57.7, 28.6)
Finished 2/11 btn SHFHD, $4000, Tasmyn Potter (Fr5), $8.00
outside leader at bell
1st MUSELET (Fr3)
2nd DIRECT COMMAND NZ (Fr5) HFHD
3rd SOAR (Fr1) HFHD
10 of 10 12
ECHUCA (Good) 10/06/2025, 1755m, NR 46 to 51. 1:58.1 (58.5, 29.0)
Finished 10/10 btn 60.9m, $6000, Tasmyn Potter (Sr4), $9.50
1 out 3 back at bell, locked wheels, severely checked
1st EASTBRO JESSE (Fr1)
2nd INTERPRETATION (Fr3) 2.6m
3rd SKINNY HORACE (Sr1) HFNK
1 of 10 4
KILMORE (Good) 29/05/2025, 2180m, NR 43 to 49. 2:00.4 (59.5, 30.6)
Finished 1/10 $4000, Tasmyn Potter (Sr2), $5.00
1 out 2 back at bell
1st DIRECT COMMAND NZ (Sr2)
2nd KARUMA KEV (Fr5) 1.2m
3rd GLENLINE (Fr4) 2.7m
5 of 10 5
CRANBRN (Good) 25/05/2025, 1609m, NR 40 to 49. 1:55.7 (57.7, 29.2)
Finished 5/10 btn 12.7m, $4000, Tasmyn Potter (Fr6), $10.00
pulled hard in score-up, 3 wide early, worked forward, outside leader at bell
1st IMA CHARMA (Fr4)
2nd BETTES BLUE VIOLET (Fr3) 5.3m
3rd SASSYOLA (Sr2) 1.5m
12 of 12 N/A
SHEPPTN (Good) 20/05/2025, 1690m, NR 45 to 51. 1:57.3 (59.2, 30.0)
Finished 12/12 btn 23.1m, $6000, Sean O'Sullivan (Sr1), $16.00
pulled hard in score-up, 1 out 6 back at bell, inconvenienced
1st MUSSEL SHOALS (Fr7)
2nd SOHO PLAYGIRL (Sr2) 2.1m
3rd MISS PIGGY WIGGY (Fr2) 7.3m