Shepparton (VIC)
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
R10
11h32m
Shrc Pace
1690m | Mobile Start | Pacers | 10:51pm
TRACK INFORMATION
Max 7 across front
Sprint lane
RACE CONDITIONS
NR up to 55. PBD/NR/L4$
RESTRICTIONS
No age restrictions
No sex restrictions
PRIZE MONEY
$8,000
 
 
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R10
8 - SPIRIT OF SAHARA
  • 8 Spirit Of Sahara (SR1)
  • D: Ryan Sanderson (C)
  • T: S T Sanderson
  • 2-4-8-0-6-x-0-2-4-7
5.0 5.0 5.5 5.25
$5.00 $5.00 - $5.00 $5.50 $5.25
RACE COMMENT
OVERVIEW: If you’re looking to get out in the last, then best of luck to you. There’s not a lot of form to get excited about in recent times, but I’ve got a leaning to KEAYANG OMAR (5) who was only beaten 2m by the handy Emma Rox last weekend when coming from last. His efforts prior have been sound and he’s narrowly on top. There looks a bit of speed on the front line, so it could set up nicely for the sole back row runner SPIRIT OF SAHARA (8). He was unlucky not to win back in early December at Shepparton. HEZAFLASHONE (3) claimed his maiden in good style at Cobram and was very good when fourth last time out despite traffic problems, while OLLIES MEDAL (4) could be a sharp improver off the front line if he’s on his best behaviour. While they’re my top four, it’s hard to discount any of the eight. The odds quoted on the fields page are a GoodForm generated price estimate based on a range of key form factors and are not necessarily the odds that may be offered by a licensed bookmaker. For all your harness form in one place go to goodform.thetrots.com.au  ** A betting unit is typically a percentage of the total bankroll or the amount of money you are willing to risk on a particular bet – for example 1 unit is 10% of your bankroll, therefore a $100 bankroll 1 unit equals $10 Chances are you’re about to lose. For free and confidential support call 1800 858 858 or visit  
TODAY'S STATISTICS
7-0-2-1
TRACK
6-0-1-1
DISTANCE
6-0-1-1
TRK / DIST
19-2-6-1
LAST SEASON
0-0-0-0
THIS SEASON
3/8
OUR RANKING
CAREER STATISTICS
13%
WIN S/RATE
52%
PLACE S/RATE
23-3-7-2
CAREER
$27,164
PRIZE MONEY
1770 - 2270
WIN RANGE
22
DAYS LAST RACE
Career Statistics
Stats Win % Place % Rank
Total 23-3-7-2 13% 52% 1
Distance 6-0-1-1 0% 33% 4
Dist Range 17-2-6-2 12% 59% 2
Track 7-0-2-1 0% 43% 4
Track / Dist 6-0-1-1 0% 33% 4
This Season 0-0-0-0 0% 0% N/A
Last Season 19-2-6-1 11% 47% 4
1st up 0-0-0-0 0% 0% N/A
2nd up 0-0-0-0 0% 0% N/A
Career Best MR 1:57.7MS 6
Distance Best MR 1:58.7MS 6
Stable Stats
Stats Win % Place % Rank
Driver 12mth --- 0% 0% N/A
Ryan Sanderson
Trainer 12mth --- 0% 0% N/A
S T Sanderson
Trained at: Murchison North
Owners: P Watkinson, Balwyn Football - 400 Club Group, R B Paul, P W Hornsby, D G Monteith, A Kilgour, C G V Ainsworth, T Poole, GSZ Investments, J McKeown, N McKeown
Breeder(s): R B Paul, P Watkinson
Colours: Gold, Black V, Black & Gold Halved Sleeves
Age/Sex: 4 year old brown horse
Breeding: Captain Crunch USA - Sahara Sunrise (Art Major USA)
National Rating: NR53
Gear Changes
Removed: ; Added:
RECENT FORM
RESULT DAY RACE DETAILS RESULT
7 of 9 12
LEETON (Fast) 26/12/2025, 2147m, NR up to 60. 1:58.4 (58.5, 28.9)
Finished 7/9 btn 35.5m, $9792, Ryan Sanderson (Fr6), $9.50
restrained after start, 800 metres, three wide without cover at bell, 3 wide latter, inconvenienced
1st OH SWEET CREATURE (Fr4)
2nd DONNIE MAC (Sr2) 19.4m
3rd LE BETTY (Fr1) 1.6m
4 of 8 5
GNBOWER (Good) 14/12/2025, 2030m, NR 50 to 55. 2:00.8 (59.3, 29.4)
Finished 4/8 btn 9m, $6000, Abby Sanderson (Sr1), $5.50
1 out 3 back at bell
1st ALTA BAYAMO (Fr3)
2nd ANIMADO (Sr2) 1.5m
3rd DOUBLE THE HUNTER (Fr4) 4.5m
2 of 10 14
SHEPPTN (Good) 09/12/2025, 2190m, NR 50 to 55. 1:58.9 (59.3, 29.4)
Finished 2/10 btn HFHD, $6000, Ryan Sanderson (Fr1), $4.60
gate speed, behind leader at bell, inconvenienced, used sprint lane
1st INSIDE LEG (Fr4)
2nd SPIRIT OF SAHARA (Fr1) HFHD
3rd ANIMADO (Fr7) 8.6m
12 of 12 80
SHEPPTN (Good) 25/11/2025, 1690m, NR 50 to 55. 1:54.7 (58.1, 29.8)
Finished 12/12 btn 75.3m, $6000, Ryan Sanderson (Fr2), $5.00
gate speed, led, surrendered lead middle, behind leader at bell, tired latter stages, warning issued, contact marker pegs, vets examination after race, no abnormalities rep., query poor performance, Follow Up Report
1st CHIRRIPO (Sr2)
2nd KATUNGA EXPRESS (Fr3) 4.3m
3rd KEAYANG OMAR (Fr4) 7.3m
6 of 9 7
MELTON (Good) 06/09/2025, 2240m, No NR. 1:54.6 (55.8, 28.1)
Finished 6/9 btn 15.8m, $20000, Jordan Leedham (Fr2), $151.00
4 back on the pegs at bell
1st FORTY LOVE (Sr2)
2nd RONNIE THE HAMMER (Fr3) 1.0m
3rd RUFF NUT (Fr6) SHFHD
12 of 12 18
MELTON (Good) 30/08/2025, 1720m, 0W/15.0K stake 1:54.7 (57.1, 29.2)
Finished 12/12 btn 13.9m, $15000, Ryan Sanderson (Fr2), $8.50
gate speed, 1 out 1 back at bell
1st DEUCE COUPE NZ (Sr2)
2nd CURYO GENTLEMAN (Sr6) HD
3rd LOU WILL NZ (Sr1) 1.7m
8 of 10 4
SHEPPTN (Good) 12/08/2025, 1690m, NR 55 to 60. 1:53.8 (56.4, 28.1)
Finished 8/10 btn 20.2m, $7000, Abby Sanderson (Fr6), $8.00
gate speed, led, leader at bell
1st SOAP AND BUBBLES (Sr1)
2nd CENTOFELLIE (Sr2) 2.1m
3rd SOHO DARKNSTORMY (Sr3) 7.6m
4 of 8 10
RIVERIN (Fast) 08/08/2025, 2270m, NR up to 58. 1:56.0 (56.1, 28.7)
Finished 4/8 btn 3.6m, $9792, Ryan Sanderson (Fr6), $3.60
restrained after start, 800 metres, 1 out 2 back at bell, held up early, quer driving tactics, vets examination after race, no abnormalities rep.
1st BUBBY TO BASE (Fr3)
2nd OHOKA NICO NZ (Fr7) HD
3rd AROMET GIRL (Fr5) HD
2 of 8 11
SHEPPTN (Good) 29/07/2025, 1690m, NR 59 to 68. 1:56.6 (56.8, 28.5)
Finished 2/8 btn SHFHD, $8000, Ryan Sanderson (Fr2), $2.50
1 out 2 back at bell, shifted in, driver cautioned tightening
1st DAY TWO (Fr4)
2nd SPIRIT OF SAHARA (Fr2) SHFHD
3rd SUNSET STRIDE (Fr1) 1.5m
1 of 9 N/A
RIVERIN (Good) 18/07/2025, 2270m, NR up to 50. 1:57.7 (56.2, 27.6)
Finished 1/9 $9792, Ryan Sanderson (Sr1), $2.30
800 metres, outside leader at bell, swabbed
1st SPIRIT OF SAHARA (Sr1)
2nd SCOTTIE MACH (Fr4) 3.6m
3rd FE FE ON FIRE (Fr1) 3.9m