Shepparton (VIC)
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R1
10h4m
Shepparton Showcase Podcast Pace
1690m | Mobile Start | Pacers | 5:23pm
TRACK INFORMATION
Max 7 across front
Sprint lane
RACE CONDITIONS
NR 47 to 51. PBD/NR/L4$
RESTRICTIONS
No age restrictions
No sex restrictions
PRIZE MONEY
$6,000
 
 
  Flucs Open Today Fluc -3 Fluc -2 Fluc -1 Win
R1
1 - COVERED IN GOLD
  • 1 Covered In Gold (FR1)
  • D: Taylor Youl (C,3)
  • T: J Kirk
  • 4-2-3-6-3-x-0-5-6-7
3.8 3.8
$3.80 $3.80 - - - $3.80
RACE COMMENT
OVERVIEW: THERESHEWAS (3) was backed off the map for the new in-form stable last start, and it’s fair to say she was a good thing beaten, never clear in the home straight. I liked the versatility she showed there, and this barrier seems advantageous to get a better map this time. This looks a good race to get her first Victorian win. ELIZAJANE (4) is a fast beginner and went close last time when able to map well behind the speed. This race looks a more suitable option for her to go close again. Stablemate MASTER MIKI (9) was a winner last start when working outside the leader in average time; he can punch through and not be too far off them. COVERED IN GOLD (1) hasn’t done much in three runs back from a break, but his form last prep was okay. He will get a soft run on the pegs. BACK: THERESHEWAS (3) – 3 units (win)
TODAY'S STATISTICS
0-0-0-0
TRACK
1-0-0-0
DISTANCE
0-0-0-0
TRK / DIST
10-1-1-3
LAST SEASON
4-0-0-0
THIS SEASON
CAREER STATISTICS
7%
WIN S/RATE
36%
PLACE S/RATE
14-1-1-3
CAREER
$9,502
PRIZE MONEY
1609
WIN RANGE
4
DAYS LAST RACE
Career Statistics
Stats Win % Place % Rank
Total 14-1-1-3 7% 36% 8
Distance 1-0-0-0 0% 0% N/A
Dist Range 8-1-1-2 13% 50% 4
Track 0-0-0-0 0% 0% N/A
Track / Dist 0-0-0-0 0% 0% N/A
This Season 4-0-0-0 0% 0% N/A
Last Season 10-1-1-3 10% 50% 5
1st up 0-0-0-0 0% 0% N/A
2nd up 0-0-0-0 0% 0% N/A
Career Best MR 2:01.2MS 11
Distance Best MR 2:01.2MS 10
Stable Stats
Stats Win % Place % Rank
Driver 12mth --- 0% 0% N/A
Taylor Youl
Trainer 12mth --- 0% 0% N/A
J Kirk
Trained at: Cranbourne
Owners: J Kirk, K S Kirk
Breeder(s): M Wardle, R J Mitchell
Colours: Royal Blue, Black Maltese Cross
Age/Sex: 3 year old bay gelding
Breeding: Art Major USA - Smyrna Duruisseau USA (Cam's Card Shark (US))
National Rating: NR50 (A47)
Gear Changes
Removed: ; Added:
RECENT FORM
RESULT DAY RACE DETAILS RESULT
7 of 12 19
MELTON (Fast) 24/04/2026, 2240m, NR 48 to 51. 1:58.1 (59.1, 30.0)
Finished 7/12 btn 12.8m, $6000, Taylor Youl (Fr5), $23.00
3 wide early, restrained to rear, inconvenienced, 1 out 5 back at bell
1st ANOTHER WOODS (Fr2)
2nd ALWAYS A SHOWGIRL (Sr1) HFHD
3rd RANDOM MAHONEY (Fr4) 1.4m
6 of 10 2
ECHUCA (Good) 05/04/2026, 2160m, NR 45 to 50. 1:59.2 (58.4, 29.3)
Finished 6/10 btn 20.2m, $6000, Taylor Youl (Sr2), $7.00
pre race urine, pre race swab, 1 out 2 back at bell, 3 wide latter
1st MUSSEL SHOALS (Fr2)
2nd EAGLE MAJOR (Fr1) 4.2m
3rd LINE UP JACQUIE (Fr4) 7.0m
5 of 6 18
CRANBRN (Good) 03/04/2026, 2080m, NR 45 to 50. 1:58.4 (56.7, 29.3)
Finished 5/6 btn 15.1m, $6000, Taylor Youl (Fr6), $3.60
restrained after start, 1 out 2 back at bell
1st MUSELET (Fr3)
2nd BLAZIN HEAVEN NZ (Fr4) 11.0m
3rd CLIVES GIRL (Fr1) HFNK
10 of 11 110
MARYBRO (Good) 16/03/2026, 2190m, 10.0K 1:59.2 (57.3, 28.5)
Finished 10/11 btn 31.1m, $8000, Taylor Youl (Fr6), $2.80
pre race swab, gate speed, caught wide early , worked forward, outside leader at bell, contacted sulky, checked, raced roughly
1st COLOSIMO (Fr3)
2nd BLACK OPAL JACK (Fr7) NK
3rd ARZALI ROCKSTAR (Fr5) 3.8m
3 of 9 13
BENDIGO (Good) 26/11/2025, 2150m, No NR. 1:57.5 (57.7, 29.6)
Finished 3/9 btn 19.7m, $6000, Taylor Youl (Sr1), $6.50
4 back on the pegs at bell, used sprint lane
1st ROMEO (Fr6)
2nd POSTIT LAFITE (Fr5) 18.9m
3rd COVERED IN GOLD (Sr1) HFNK
6 of 10 7
PENRITH (Good) 13/11/2025, 2125m, NR up to 45. 1:57.7 (58.2, 29.4)
Finished 6/10 btn 16.2m, $9792, Brian Portelli (Sr4), $7.00
post race blood test, 3 wide latter, 800 metres, three wide without cover at bell
1st THIS IS HEAVEN (Fr3)
2nd COUNT YOUR BLESSIN (Sr2) 10.1m
3rd HES MY REASON (Fr1) 1.0m
3 of 10 7
PENRITH (Good) 06/11/2025, 1720m, NR up to 48. 1:58.1 (55.8, 27.6)
Finished 3/10 btn HD, $9792, Brian Portelli (Fr2), $10.00
gate speed, 800 metres, 1 out 2 back at bell
1st AGENTOFGOODINTENT (Fr1)
2nd EYE CAN EAR AMOUR (Fr5) HFHD
3rd COVERED IN GOLD (Fr2) HD
2 of 10 7
PENRITH (Good) 30/10/2025, 1720m, NR up to 45. 1:57.7 (57.0, 29.3)
Finished 2/10 btn SHFHD, $9792, Brian Portelli (Sr2), $14.00
800 metres, outside leader at bell
1st WATCH AFRICANDANCE (Fr2)
2nd COVERED IN GOLD (Sr2) SHFHD
3rd ROSES ARE BEST (Sr3) 5.9m
4 of 10 14
PENRITH (Good) 23/10/2025, 1720m, NR up to 55. 1:56.9 (55.7, 27.1)
Finished 4/10 btn 15.4m, $9792, Brian Portelli (Sr3), $23.00
800 metres, 1 out 1 back at bell
1st LEWIE KELLY (Fr2)
2nd COUNT YOUR BLESSIN (Sr2) 15.2m
3rd HUNGRY JOE (Fr1) SHFHD
4 of 10 24
PENRITH (Fast) 09/10/2025, 1720m, 0-2 WINs 1:58.8 (57.9, 27.8)
Finished 4/10 btn 6.6m, $9792, Brian Portelli (Sr4), $51.00
800 metres, 1 out 1 back at bell
1st DEVIOUS MINDS (Sr2)
2nd TOLLSA KING (Fr2) 3.4m
3rd ETHANS REVENGE (Sr1) 1.0m
...
LAST WIN
1 of 6 N/A
CRANBRN (Good) 24/08/2025, 1609m, MAIDEN 2:01.2 (58.9, 28.6)
Finished 1/6 $6000, Taylor Youl (Fr4), $2.00
gate speed, led, leader at bell, swabbed, inquiry adjourned
1st COVERED IN GOLD (Fr4)
2nd QUICK CRUNCH (Sr1) 1.9m
3rd BJ ROBERTSON NZ (Fr5) 1.9m