Shepparton (VIC)
1 2 3 4
5 6
R4
15h14m
Thank You Donna Castles Vicbred Voucher Pace
1690m | Mobile Start | Pacers | 6:47pm
TRACK INFORMATION
Max 7 across front
Sprint lane
RACE CONDITIONS
NR 54 to 58. PBD/NR
RESTRICTIONS
No age restrictions
No sex restrictions
PRIZE MONEY
$6,000
 
 
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R4
5 - JILLIBY ILLUSION
  • 5 Jilliby Illusion (FR5)
  • D: Abby Sanderson (C)
  • T: S J O'Donoghue
  • 7-x-1-1-x-1-8-6-6-3
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RACE COMMENT
OVERVIEW: DRAXON (4) was very well backed last time out and had no luck whatsoever, surrendering the lead mid-race only to be dragged back to last by a tiring runner. The trials and form prior suggest he’s going well and can show speed again and with better luck be hard to beat. SOHO PLAYGIRL (8) and GOLDEN HOOK (9) are on the quick back up from Sunday where both had a strong chance, and on ratings they are the quality pair, they just have to overcome the backrow draw. ISLAND YANKEE (2) resumes here as a 3yo and has trialled ok. His form last preparation was quite good, and although he’s taking on more experienced types stays under notice. BACK: DRAXON (4) – 3 units (win)
TODAY'S STATISTICS
3-2-0-1
TRACK
2-1-0-0
DISTANCE
1-1-0-0
TRK / DIST
2-2-0-0
LAST SEASON
5-1-0-1
THIS SEASON
2/9
OUR RANKING
CAREER STATISTICS
25%
WIN S/RATE
58%
PLACE S/RATE
12-3-3-1
CAREER
$20,090
PRIZE MONEY
N/A
WIN RANGE
21
DAYS LAST RACE
Career Statistics
Stats Win % Place % Rank
Total 12-3-3-1 25% 58% 2
Distance 2-1-0-0 50% 50% 1
Dist Range 9-2-2-0 22% 44% 3
Track 3-2-0-1 67% 100% 1
Track / Dist 1-1-0-0 100% 100% 1
This Season 5-1-0-1 20% 40% 4
Last Season 2-2-0-0 100% 100% 1
1st up 0-0-0-0 0% 0% N/A
2nd up 0-0-0-0 0% 0% N/A
Career Best MR 1:55.7MS 5
Distance Best MR 1:55.7MS 5
Stable Stats
Stats Win % Place % Rank
Driver 12mth --- 0% 0% N/A
Abby Sanderson
Trainer 12mth --- 0% 0% N/A
S J O'Donoghue
Trained at: Kialla
Owners: C J (Corey) O'Donoghue
Breeder(s): Craven Family Group
Colours: White, Orange Diamond & Sleeves
Age/Sex: 5 year old bay mare
Breeding: American Ideal USA - Jilliby Ellie (Artsplace (US))
National Rating: NR56
Gear Changes
Removed: Blinkers - Dolly Vardon; Added:
RECENT FORM
RESULT DAY RACE DETAILS RESULT
3 of 11 10
SHEPPTN (Good) 14/04/2026, 2190m, NR 50 to 55. 1:57.2 (58.4, 29.0)
Finished 3/11 btn 11.9m, $6000, James Herbertson (Sr1), $7.00
1 out 6 back at bell
1st THUNDERFIRE (Sr2)
2nd UNCLE TREV (Fr1) 5.5m
3rd JILLIBY ILLUSION (Sr1) 6.3m
6 of 10 50
RIVERIN (Fast) 04/04/2026, 1740m, NR up to 58. 1:53.6 (55.9, 27.8)
Finished 6/10 btn 16.9m, $9792, Ryan Sanderson (Fr6), $2.70
post race blood test, gate speed, 800 metres, 1 out 2 back at bell, query performance
1st GEM N EM NZ (Fr2)
2nd ALWAYSTHEWILDEST (Fr1) 10.8m
3rd PIRANI PRINCESS (Fr3) HFNK
6 of 10 29
ALBURY (Fast) 13/02/2026, 1770m, NR up to 60. 1:57.7 (57.6, 28.9)
Finished 6/10 btn 10.0m, $14280, Abby Sanderson (Fr1), $5.50
gate speed, led, 800 metres, leader at bell, query performance
1st USYK (Sr3)
2nd ONTHADARKSIDE (Sr1) 2.5m
3rd SPORTS NARRATOR (Fr2) 4.8m
8 of 10 14
KILMORE (Good) 15/01/2026, 1690m, NR 56 to 62. 1:57.6 (58.8, 29.9)
Finished 8/10 btn 13.6m, $7000, Abby Sanderson (Fr2), $1.40
gate speed, led, leader at bell, run queried, vets examination after race, no abnormalities rep.
1st KIA ORA BEAUTY (Sr4)
2nd HITTHEROADJACK NZ (Sr2) 5.3m
3rd GALAXY LASS (Fr3) 1.3m
1 of 10 184
LEETON (Fast) 01/01/2026, 1758m, NR up to 65. 1:55.7 (58.5, 28.4)
Finished 1/10 $14994, Taylah Osmond (Fr2), $1.90
post race blood test, gate speed, led, 800 metres, leader at bell, swabbed
1st JILLIBY ILLUSION (Fr2)
2nd ELLAVA PACER (Fr1) 12.7m
3rd TIZZY LIZZIE (Sr4) 1.9m
1 of 8 42
SHEPPTN (Good) 01/07/2025, 1690m, 0-1 WIN 1:56.4 (56.9, 28.7)
Finished 1/8 $6000, Abby Sanderson (Fr5), $1.65
gate speed, led, leader at bell, swabbed
1st JILLIBY ILLUSION (Fr5)
2nd EMJAY JAZZ (Fr4) 11.5m
3rd STAY ALPHA (Fr1) HD
1 of 11 144
SHEPPTN (Good) 20/05/2025, 2190m, MAIDEN 1:59.9 (59.4, 29.5)
Finished 1/11 $6000, Abby Sanderson (Fr4), $1.50
gate speed, led, leader at bell
1st JILLIBY ILLUSION (Fr4)
2nd PRINCESS ARNA (Sr1) 9.9m
3rd EMJAY JAZZ (Fr3) 8.6m
7 of 8 8
MELTON (Good) 27/12/2024, 1720m, No NR. 1:52.2 (55.6, 28.0)
Finished 7/8 btn 29.2m, $25000, Abby Sanderson (Fr3), $34.00
1 out 1 back at bell
1st BEAT SWEET (Fr1)
2nd TOUGH SHAZ (Fr7) 7.8m
3rd ULTIMATE JOY (Fr2) 1.4m
4 of 8 29
BALARAT (Good) 19/12/2024, 1710m, No NR. 1:57.8 (57.3, 27.0)
Finished 4/8 btn 7.4m, $8000, Ryan Sanderson (Fr1), $10.00
pre race swab, gate speed, held up early, 3 back on pegs at bell
1st TOUGH SHAZ (Sr1)
2nd ULTIMATE JOY (Fr3) 2.7m
3rd BEAT SWEET (Fr4) 4.5m
2 of 8 N/A
BENDIGO (Good) 20/11/2024, 1650m, MAIDEN 1:55.7 (56.1, 27.7)
Finished 2/8 btn 4.0m, $6000, Ryan Sanderson (Fr1), $1.14
gate speed, worked forward, led, leader at bell
1st NICE ONE CENTURION (Fr5)
2nd JILLIBY ILLUSION (Fr1) 4.0m
3rd MY KGARI (Fr2) 8.2m