Shepparton (VIC)
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R7
Saddleworld Shepparton / Bendigo Pace
1690m | Mobile Start | Pacers | 9:03pm
TRACK INFORMATION
Max 7 across front
Sprint lane
RACE CONDITIONS
NR 55 to 60. PBD/NR
RESTRICTIONS
No age restrictions
No sex restrictions
PRIZE MONEY
$7,000
 
 
  Flucs Open Today Fluc -3 Fluc -2 Fluc -1 Win
R7
6 - MERRYWOOD PAUL
  • 6 Merrywood Paul (FR6)
  • D: Abby Sanderson (C,5)
  • T: A M Ashwood
  • 7-7-5-9-7-3-4-2-1-2
3.1 3.1 3.38 3.8 4.2 4.33
$3.10 $3.10 $3.38 $3.80 $4.20 $4.33
RACE COMMENT
OVERVIEW: JETTER SON (9) is building up a strong record and looms as the horse to beat again. He sustained a long run from the 800m mark and battled on gamely for second behind Ted at Bendigo last week. This race is no harder so he can bounce back into winning form. MERRYWOOD PAUL (6) worked hard to find the lead and was run down on the line when second at Bendigo then recorded a slick mile of 1.54.8 when he won at Cranbourne. He is a good chance of finding the lead again and is worth an investment. ARNIES ARMY (4) has been unplaced in both of his starts since returning from New South Wales but he possesses early speed and is capable of a better performance. CHEERSTOLOU (2) endured a tough trip and ran a cheeky race when sixth behind High Flux last week. He is better drawn for this assignment and is not without a chance. EARLY SPEED: 6 (possible leader), 1,2,4 RATINGS: 9/ 6/ 2,4/ 1
TODAY'S STATISTICS
1-0-0-0
TRACK
1-0-0-0
DISTANCE
0-0-0-0
TRK / DIST
32-4-2-2
LAST SEASON
17-3-2-2
THIS SEASON
CAREER STATISTICS
15%
WIN S/RATE
37%
PLACE S/RATE
87-13-9-10
CAREER
$102,616
PRIZE MONEY
1609 - 2190
WIN RANGE
3
DAYS LAST RACE
Career Statistics
Stats Win % Place % Rank
Total 87-13-9-10 15% 37% 6
Distance 1-0-0-0 0% 0% N/A
Dist Range 62-9-5-7 15% 34% 6
Track 1-0-0-0 0% 0% N/A
Track / Dist 0-0-0-0 0% 0% N/A
This Season 17-3-2-2 18% 41% 4
Last Season 32-4-2-2 13% 25% 6
1st up 0-0-0-0 0% 0% N/A
2nd up 0-0-0-0 0% 0% N/A
Career Best MR 1:54.8MS 2
Distance Best MR 1:54.8MS 2
Stable Stats
Stats Win % Place % Rank
Driver 12mth --- 0% 0% N/A
Abby Sanderson
Trainer 12mth --- 0% 0% N/A
A M Ashwood
Trained at: Toolleen
Owners: T J (Tayla) French
Breeder(s): W P Dimech
Colours: Red, White Stars, Blue Armband
Age/Sex: 5 year old bay gelding
Breeding: Tintin in America NZ - Deadly Merrywood (Live or Die USA)
National Rating: NR64 (A59)
Gear Changes
Removed: ; Added:
RECENT FORM
RESULT DAY RACE DETAILS RESULT
2 of 12 6
MELTON (Good) 23/08/2025, 2240m, 0W/15.0K stake 1:55.7 (58.2, 29.6)
Finished 2/12 btn NK, $15000, Alex Ashwood (Sr3), $13.00
1 out 4 back at bell
1st RUFF NUT (Sr4)
2nd MERRYWOOD PAUL (Sr3) NK
3rd MICHEN ROY (Fr3) SHFHD
1 of 10 4
CRANBRN (Good) 17/08/2025, 1609m, NR 53 to 58. 1:54.8 (57.3, 29.4)
Finished 1/10 $7000, Alex Ashwood (Fr4), $2.60
gate speed, led, leader at bell, swabbed
1st MERRYWOOD PAUL (Fr4)
2nd MIKISPUR (Sr3) 6.9m
3rd CRAYONS TO PERFUME (Sr1) HD
2 of 8 8
BENDIGO (Good) 13/08/2025, 2150m, NR 52 to 59. 1:57.1 (58.1, 30.1)
Finished 2/8 btn HFHD, $6000, Alex Ashwood (Sr2), $4.60
3 wide middle, worked forward, led, leader at bell, driver cautioned easing pace
1st STEEL THE MOMENT (Sr1)
2nd MERRYWOOD PAUL (Sr2) HFHD
3rd STAG PARTY NZ (Fr5) 5.9m
4 of 8 6
SHEPPTN (Good) 05/08/2025, 2190m, NR 56 to 62. 1:57.6 (58.2, 29.8)
Finished 4/8 btn 15.5m, $7000, Alex Ashwood (Fr4), $7.00
gate speed, led, surrendered lead early, behind leader at bell
1st IDEAL MOTH (Sr1)
2nd SOAP AND BUBBLES (Fr6) 6.5m
3rd STAG PARTY NZ (Fr1) 3.6m
3 of 8 2
BENDIGO (Good) 30/07/2025, 1650m, NR 50 to 55. 1:54.8 (57.4, 28.6)
Finished 3/8 btn 7.7m, $6000, Abby Sanderson (Fr7), $12.00
worked forward, 1 out 1 back at bell
1st SOHO DARKNSTORMY (Sr1)
2nd CELESTIAL ZODIAC (Fr2) 3.3m
3rd MERRYWOOD PAUL (Fr7) 4.4m
7 of 12 12
MARYBRO (Good) 28/07/2025, 1690m, NR 50 to 55. 1:56.3 (57.8, 28.9)
Finished 7/12 btn 13.7m, $6000, Tasmyn Potter (Sr5), $21.00
1 out 3 back at bell
1st STRAPPING RED (Sr2)
2nd RUFF NUT (Sr4) 1.8m
3rd EASTBRO KOZZY (Fr4) 3.5m
9 of 12 7
BENDIGO (Good) 16/07/2025, 1650m, NR 50 to 55. 1:54.8 (57.3, 28.1)
Finished 9/12 btn 24.1m, $6000, Charli Masotti (Sr5), $19.00
1 out 5 back at bell, 3 wide latter, shifted in, inconvenienced, locked wheels
1st MISTER JIMARINGLE (Fr3)
2nd CEE CEE LOU (Fr4) HFHD
3rd KATUNGA EXPRESS (Sr2) 1.4m
5 of 9 5
BENDIGO (Good) 09/07/2025, 1650m, NR 54 to 59. 1:54.7 (57.6, 28.7)
Finished 5/9 btn 7.2m, $6000, Charli Masotti (Fr7), $31.00
fractious in score up, hung in score up, last chance in draw, caught wide early , restrained to rear, 1 out 3 back at bell
1st DELIGHTFUL CHARM (Fr2)
2nd SOHO DARKNSTORMY (Sr1) 5.3m
3rd LINE DANCE (Fr6) 1.3m
7 of 12 8
MELTON (Good) 04/07/2025, 1720m, NR 56 to 64. 1:54.4 (55.9, 27.9)
Finished 7/12 btn 16.9m, $7000, Alex Ashwood (Sr4), $41.00
3 back on pegs at bell, held up late
1st GO MIKI (Sr3)
2nd ROSBERG NZ (Fr1) 13.0m
3rd OOH AH LISTAH (Fr5) HD
7 of 7 6
KILMORE (Good) 26/06/2025, 2180m, NR 58 to 67. 1:59.7 (56.2, 27.9)
Finished 7/7 btn 26.7m, $8000, Alex Ashwood (Fr6), $21.00
restrained after start, 7 back on the pegs at bell
1st GO MIKI (Fr4)
2nd PLAINS IN HEAVEN (Sr1) 14.6m
3rd MAJOR BERT (Fr1) 2.3m