Shepparton (VIC)
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5 6
R4
15h13m
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
9 - THE GOLDEN HOOK
  • 9 The Golden Hook (SR2)
  • D: Tasmyn Potter (C)
  • T: T G Potter
  • 1-x-7-3-1-1-5-7-8-8
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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
7-0-1-3
TRACK
7-0-0-4
DISTANCE
5-0-0-2
TRK / DIST
8-1-2-4
LAST SEASON
8-2-0-1
THIS SEASON
CAREER STATISTICS
19%
WIN S/RATE
63%
PLACE S/RATE
16-3-2-5
CAREER
$15,852
PRIZE MONEY
N/A
WIN RANGE
2
DAYS LAST RACE
Career Statistics
Stats Win % Place % Rank
Total 16-3-2-5 19% 63% 4
Distance 7-0-0-4 0% 57% 7
Dist Range 11-1-0-4 9% 45% 7
Track 7-0-1-3 0% 57% 7
Track / Dist 5-0-0-2 0% 40% 7
This Season 8-2-0-1 25% 38% 3
Last Season 8-1-2-4 13% 88% 3
1st up 0-0-0-0 0% 0% N/A
2nd up 0-0-0-0 0% 0% N/A
Career Best MR 1:56.7MS 8
Distance Best MR 1:57.3MS 8
Stable Stats
Stats Win % Place % Rank
Driver 12mth --- 0% 0% N/A
Tasmyn Potter
Trainer 12mth --- 0% 0% N/A
T G Potter
Trained at: Kialla
Owners: RB (Russ) Dower
Breeder(s): K J Riseley, C L Riseley
Colours: Turquoise, Black Diamonds, Striped Sleeves With White Diamonds
Age/Sex: 3 year old bay gelding
Breeding: Lennytheshark - Maidbettorforyou (Bettors Delight USA)
National Rating: NR57
Gear Changes
Removed: ; Added:
RECENT FORM
RESULT DAY RACE DETAILS RESULT
8 of 10 9
SHEPPTN (Slow) 03/05/2026, 1690m, NR 56 to 64. 1:54.9 (57.5, 29.1)
Finished 8/10 btn 16.7m, $6000, Tasmyn Potter (Fr4), $14.00
1 out 2 back at bell, checked
1st IDEAL BANDIT (Sr3)
2nd WILD CARD NZ (Sr2) 8.2m
3rd HITCH TO HIS STAR (Sr4) 2.9m
8 of 10 9
RIVERIN (Fast) 24/04/2026, 1740m, NR up to 62. 1:51.9 (54.8, 27.5)
Finished 8/10 btn 17.1m, $9792, Tasmyn Potter (Fr3), $31.00
800 metres, 1 out 2 back at bell
1st REWATCH (Fr7)
2nd BUBBY TO BASE (Fr2) 10.3m
3rd LE BETTY (Fr6) NK
7 of 11 7
MELTON (Good) 15/04/2026, 1720m, NR 56 to 64. 1:54.2 (56.0, 27.7)
Finished 7/11 btn 17.8m, $7000, Tasmyn Potter (Fr6), $23.00
restrained after start, 1 out 4 back at bell
1st ISOLATION (Fr5)
2nd CELESTIAL ZODIAC (Sr1) 4.3m
3rd POPCORNFRIDAY (Fr7) 1.4m
5 of 7 7
BENDIGO (Good) 08/04/2026, 1650m, 2-3 WINS 1:51.9 (55.4, 28.5)
Finished 5/7 btn 13.2m, $6000, Tasmyn Potter (Fr5), $13.00
restrained after start, 4 back on the pegs at bell, hung in under pressure
1st KEAYANG SWEETHEART (Fr2)
2nd WICKED CONFESSION (Sr1) 8.8m
3rd YA BOTTOM DOLLAR (Fr4) 1.4m
1 of 9 7
BENDIGO (Good) 01/04/2026, 1650m, NR 50 to 55. 1:57.3 (55.7, 27.6)
Finished 1/9 $6000, Tasmyn Potter (Sr1), $5.00
behind leader at bell, swabbed
1st THE GOLDEN HOOK (Sr1)
2nd SHAZZA LOVE (Fr1) 1.3m
3rd BREATHE EASY (Fr3) 6.5m
1 of 11 13
BENDIGO (Good) 25/03/2026, 2150m, NR 47 to 51. 1:56.7 (59.6, 30.4)
Finished 1/11 $6000, Tasmyn Potter (Sr2), $8.50
1 out 3 back at bell, swabbed
1st THE GOLDEN HOOK (Sr2)
2nd MAHINDI NZ (Fr2) 1.1m
3rd OZZIE PEARL (Sr5) SHFHD
3 of 6 9
KILMORE (Good) 12/03/2026, 1690m, NR 48 to 51. 1:57.6 (57.5, 28.7)
Finished 3/6 btn 7.0m, $6000, Jordan Leedham (Sr1), $15.00
3 back on pegs at bell, used sprint lane
1st BREATHE EASY (Fr1)
2nd REGAL ROCK NZ (Fr2) 6.3m
3rd THE GOLDEN HOOK (Sr1) HFNK
7 of 10 85
SHEPPTN (Good) 03/03/2026, 1690m, NR 50 to 55. 1:54.9 (57.3, 28.9)
Finished 7/10 btn 22.8m, $6000, Nathan Jack (Fr2), $14.00
3 back on pegs at bell
1st KATUNGA EXPRESS (Fr6)
2nd EYE SEE PHILTRA (Fr4) 4.9m
3rd SHEZAGLAMOURGIRL (Fr5) 5.4m
1 of 6 6
CHARLTN (Good) 08/12/2025, 2100m, MAIDEN 1:59.5 (56.5, 27.7)
Finished 1/6 $6000, Nathan Jack (Fr3), $1.70
pulled hard in score-up, gate speed, led, leader at bell, swabbed
1st THE GOLDEN HOOK (Fr3)
2nd SWEET MARION (Fr1) 2.4m
3rd ALWAYS ON SAFARI (Sr2) 4.4m
3 of 9 7
SHEPPTN (Good) 02/12/2025, 1690m, MAIDEN 1:57.9 (58.3, 29.1)
Finished 3/9 btn 5.5m, $6000, Nathan Jack (Fr7), $3.60
worked forward, led, surrendered lead middle, behind leader at bell, held up early, contact marker pegs, driver fined $, dropped foot, driver cautioned dropped foot
1st LITTLE SASSY BOY (Sr2)
2nd TOUCH OF REALITY (Fr5) 4.9m
3rd THE GOLDEN HOOK (Fr7) HD