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Hygain Pace
1690m | Mobile Start | Pacers |
6:07pm
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RACE COMMENT
OVERVIEW: THE GOLDEN HOOK (4) drops back sharply in class to a more suitable race here, taking on much better performed horses at Melton recently. His form prior was quite good in unsuitable set-ups, and last time he was in this type of grade he knocked up back-to-back wins. He has good early gate speed to race on pace over the short trip and may represent good value based on his numerical form. CO CAPTAIN (9) will no doubt be popular in the market, and based on what he did last preparation, deservedly so. However, he failed as an odds-on favourite first-up when he led and looked to have every chance. He’s a quality type and deserves another chance. OWEN THE SAINTS (10) got a deserved win after some solid performances this preparation. He’s got a strong finish on him, but from the poor draw he needs the tempo on. IM DUSTEE (5) won a more suitable race here last week, rewarded after some strong performances. This draw is a little sticky, but he deserves consideration. BACK: THE GOLDEN HOOK (4) – 2 units (win)
35-3-6-3
TRACK
22-3-4-0
DISTANCE
19-3-3-0
TRK / DIST
29-5-6-1
LAST SEASON
10-2-1-1
THIS SEASON
14%
WIN
S/RATE
39%
PLACE
S/RATE
57-8-10-4
CAREER
$44,242
PRIZE MONEY
N/A
WIN RANGE
28
DAYS LAST RACE
| Career Statistics | ||||
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| Stats | Win % | Place % | Rank | |
| Total | 57-8-10-4 | 14% | 39% | 6 |
| Distance | 22-3-4-0 | 14% | 32% | 4 |
| Dist Range | 34-6-6-1 | 18% | 38% | 3 |
| Track | 35-3-6-3 | 9% | 34% | 5 |
| Track / Dist | 19-3-3-0 | 16% | 32% | 3 |
| This Season | 10-2-1-1 | 20% | 40% | 4 |
| Last Season | 29-5-6-1 | 17% | 41% | 2 |
| 1st up | 0-0-0-0 | 0% | 0% | N/A |
| 2nd up | 0-0-0-0 | 0% | 0% | N/A |
| Career Best MR | 1:56.2MS | 8 | ||
| Distance Best MR | 1:56.2MS | 8 | ||
| Stable Stats | ||||
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| Stats | Win % | Place % | Rank | |
| Driver 12mth | --- | 0% | 0% | N/A |
| Donna Castles | ||||
| Trainer 12mth | --- | 0% | 0% | N/A |
| D M Castles | ||||
| Trained at: | Ardmona | |||
| Owners: | G B (Greg) Corbett | |||
| Breeder(s): | G B Corbett | |||
| Colours: | Dark Green, Dark Green & White Striped Sleeves | |||
| Age/Sex: | 6 year old brown mare | |||
| Breeding: | Yankee Rockstar - U R Whatu Eat NZ (Frugal Gourmet USA) | |||
| National Rating: | NR53 | |||
| Gear Changes | ||||
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RECENT FORM
| RESULT | DAY | RACE DETAILS | RESULT |
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| 1 of 8 | 7 |
SHEPPTN
(Good)
26/05/2026, 1690m, NR up to 50. 1:56.8 (59.4, 30.5)
Finished 1/8
$6000, Donna Castles (Sr1), $8.00
1 out 2 back at bell, hung in under pressure
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1st
MUSSEL SHOALS (Sr1)
2nd
THERESHEWAS (Fr7) 7.1m
3rd
CLIVES GIRL (Fr2) 1.6m
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| 8 of 8 | 35 |
SHEPPTN
(Good)
19/05/2026, 2190m, NR 46 to 50. 1:59.4 (58.9, 30.2)
Finished 8/8
btn 27.9m, $6000, Donna Castles (Fr6), $13.00
pre race urine, 1 out 1 back at bell
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1st
LONGTAN VIPER (Fr5)
2nd
SIR SONNY MAGUIRE NZ (Sr1) 2.2m
3rd
HEZ HARRYWHO (Fr2) NK
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| 9 of 11 | 9 |
SHEPPTN
(Good)
14/04/2026, 2190m, NR 50 to 55. 1:57.2 (58.4, 29.0)
Finished 9/11
btn 38.0m, $6000, Donna Castles (Fr3), $23.00
gate speed, led, withstood challenge, leader at bell, Gave ground over concluding stages
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1st
THUNDERFIRE (Sr2)
2nd
UNCLE TREV (Fr1) 5.5m
3rd
JILLIBY ILLUSION (Sr1) 6.3m
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| 1 of 10 | 19 |
ECHUCA
(Good)
05/04/2026, 2160m, NR 45 to 50. 1:59.2 (58.4, 29.3)
Finished 1/10
$6000, Donna Castles (Fr2), $2.90
gate speed, led, leader at bell, swabbed
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1st
MUSSEL SHOALS (Fr2)
2nd
EAGLE MAJOR (Fr1) 4.2m
3rd
LINE UP JACQUIE (Fr4) 7.0m
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| 2 of 10 | 9 |
SHEPPTN
(Good)
17/03/2026, 1690m, NR 47 to 50. 1:56.5 (57.7, 28.8)
Finished 2/10
btn HFHD, $6000, Donna Castles (Fr4), $3.40
gate speed, worked forward, led, leader at bell, shifted out under pressure, driver cautioned lack of control
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1st
ROAM (Fr2)
2nd
MUSSEL SHOALS (Fr4) HD
3rd
HIGHVIEW HAMMER (Fr3) 2.4m
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| 8 of 11 | 5 |
SHEPPTN
(Good)
08/03/2026, 2190m, NR up to 51. 1:57.2 (56.5, 28.7)
Finished 8/11
btn 29.5m, $8000, Donna Castles (Sr2), $19.00
1 out 1 back at bell
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1st
BLACKJACK WHACKO (Fr3)
2nd
LORD VERDE NZ (Fr4) HD
3rd
KRAKEY (Fr1) 14.5m
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| 3 of 8 | 11 |
SHEPPTN
(Good)
03/03/2026, 2190m, NR up to 51. 1:59.9 (58.3, 30.1)
Finished 3/8
btn 5.1m, $6000, Donna Castles (Fr6), $8.50
gate speed, led, leader at bell, cast plate (lost shoe)
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1st
SUMTHIN ELSE (Fr2)
2nd
KRAKEY (Fr5) NK
3rd
MUSSEL SHOALS (Fr6) 4.1m
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| 8 of 10 | 14 |
BENDIGO
(Good)
20/02/2026, 1650m, NR up to 50. 1:55.2 (57.8, 28.1)
Finished 8/10
btn 11.8m, $8000, Donna Castles (Fr6), $9.00
gate speed, 3 wide early, worked forward, restrained middle stages, 3 wide middle, three wide without cover at bell, 3 wide latter
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1st
DIVINE TILLY (Fr3)
2nd
WICKED WIZARD (Fr2) 1.4m
3rd
FLYING SPARKS (Fr5) HFNK
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| 6 of 8 | 31 |
BENDIGO
(Good)
06/02/2026, 1650m, NR 50 to 55. 1:55.3 (55.7, 27.6)
Finished 6/8
btn 15.2m, $6000, Donna Castles (Fr1), $8.00
3 back on pegs at bell
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1st
MICHEN ROY (Sr1)
2nd
OLLIES MEDAL (Fr4) HD
3rd
REIGN EM IN (Fr2) 6.1m
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| 9 of 11 | N/A |
SHEPPTN
(Good)
06/01/2026, 1690m, NR up to 55. 1:55.6 (58.4, 29.1)
Finished 9/11
btn 14.4m, $6000, Donna Castles (Fr4), $10.00
gate speed, 1 out 1 back at bell
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1st
MY LADY SARAH (Sr1)
2nd
CHAMPAGNE WALSH (Sr4) NK
3rd
ANIMADO (Sr3) 2.3m
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