Shepparton (VIC)
1 2 3 4 5
6 7 8
R5
13h57m
Neatline Pace
2190m | Mobile Start | Pacers | 7:00pm
TRACK INFORMATION
Max 7 across front
Sprint lane
RACE CONDITIONS
NR up to 39. PBD/L5$
RESTRICTIONS
No age restrictions
No sex restrictions
PRIZE MONEY
$4,000
 
 
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R5
1 - LILNOVA
  • 1 Lilnova (FR1)
  • D: Leigh Sutton
  • T: M E Higgins
  • 8-0-7-x-7-8-0-0-8-5
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RACE COMMENT
OVERVIEW: VERY TEMPTING (8) strikes a very suitable race here, suited on the ratings scale, with a good trailing draw and the state’s top driver booked. He was good last week, narrowly going down in very similar circumstances at Bendigo in a time which would be good enough to get the job done here. FAKE CULLECTION (5) is a very quick beginner and led from a wider draw when third in the same race as VERY TEMPTING last time. She will be in it for a long way. MIKI MARK (6) had to do too much work last time out. His two runs prior were ok, so he has place claims again. STANDANDELIVER (2) needs to lift on recent form but does find a suitable draw to press forward and show potential improvement. BACK: VERY TEMPTING (8) – 3 units (win)
TODAY'S STATISTICS
50-4-2-3
TRACK
38-4-3-1
DISTANCE
26-3-1-0
TRK / DIST
14-0-0-0
LAST SEASON
12-0-0-1
THIS SEASON
1/8
OUR RANKING
CAREER STATISTICS
6%
WIN S/RATE
22%
PLACE S/RATE
163-9-10-17
CAREER
$71,388
PRIZE MONEY
N/A
WIN RANGE
8
DAYS LAST RACE
Career Statistics
Stats Win % Place % Rank
Total 163-9-10-17 6% 22% 6
Distance 38-4-3-1 11% 21% 2
Dist Range 87-6-3-9 7% 21% 3
Track 50-4-2-3 8% 18% 2
Track / Dist 26-3-1-0 12% 15% 2
This Season 12-0-0-1 0% 8% 7
Last Season 14-0-0-0 0% 0% N/A
1st up 0-0-0-0 0% 0% N/A
2nd up 0-0-0-0 0% 0% N/A
Career Best MR 1:55.6MS 3
Distance Best MR 1:57.2MS 1
Stable Stats
Stats Win % Place % Rank
Driver 12mth --- 0% 0% N/A
Leigh Sutton
Trainer 12mth --- 0% 0% N/A
M E Higgins
Trained at: Elmore
Owners: M E (Matthew) Higgins
Breeder(s): E Welsh
Colours: Black, Green & White Yoke, Black Sleeves, White Stripes
Age/Sex: 11 year old brown mare
Breeding: Mister Big USA - Nova Arama (Blissfull Hall USA)
National Rating: NR30
Gear Changes
Removed: ; Added:
RECENT FORM
RESULT DAY RACE DETAILS RESULT
5 of 8 6
CHARLTN (Good) 15/06/2026, 2100m, NR up to 35. 2:02.5 (58.1, 28.6)
Finished 5/8 btn 17.5m, $4000, James Herbertson (Fr3), $6.50
restrained after start, 3 back on pegs at bell
1st DANCEBYTHESEASIDE (Fr7)
2nd ROCKIN CHARMER (Fr2) HFNK
3rd BLUE OCEAN (Fr1) 7.5m
8 of 8 7
SHEPPTN (Good) 09/06/2026, 1690m, NR up to 37. 1:59.9 (58.7, 29.9)
Finished 8/8 btn 15.7m, $4000, Chris Alford (Fr1), $23.00
3 back on pegs at bell
1st SHEZABLUECHIP (Sr1)
2nd ROCKIN CHARMER (Fr6) 1.7m
3rd STELLAR QUEEN (Fr4) 4.7m
11 of 11 7
SHEPPTN (Rain Affected) 02/06/2026, 2190m, NR up to 39. 2:01.9 (62.0, 30.8)
Finished 11/11 btn 25.9m, $4000, Chris Alford (Fr4), $81.00
restrained after start, 5 back on the pegs at bell
1st QUEENHIGH FLUSH NZ (Fr3)
2nd ROCKIN CHARMER (Fr1) 5.0m
3rd JOEYS HANGOVER (Sr3) HD
11 of 11 7
SHEPPTN (Good) 26/05/2026, 1690m, NR up to 40. 1:58.3 (59.8, 30.1)
Finished 11/11 btn 31.8m, $4000, Chris Alford (Fr4), $81.00
3 wide early, 3 wide middle, three wide without cover at bell, restrained to rear
1st IAMAWINGATE (Fr7)
2nd OKTOLOVE (Fr5) 3.1m
3rd ABERCROMBIE LIMBO (Fr2) NK
8 of 11 13
SHEPPTN (Good) 19/05/2026, 1690m, NR up to 40. 2:00.5 (58.7, 30.0)
Finished 8/11 btn 9.4m, $4000, Luke Dunne (Fr2), $61.00
pre race swab, 1 out 2 back at bell
1st MYNAMEISRUBY (Fr6)
2nd OKTOLOVE (Fr7) HD
3rd ROYLE BLOOD (Sr1) 2.4m
7 of 9 64
BENDIGO (Good) 06/05/2026, 1650m, NR up to 39. 1:57.2 (60.1, 30.4)
Finished 7/9 btn 24.4m, $4000, Chris Alford (Fr5), $61.00
restrained after start, 4 back on the pegs at bell
1st IAMAWINGATE (Sr1)
2nd DOT BALL (Sr2) 5.4m
3rd TASTE IT (Fr6) HD
7 of 8 21
SHEPPTN (Good) 03/03/2026, 2190m, NR up to 38. 2:01.2 (57.9, 29.4)
Finished 7/8 btn 57.4m, $4000, Chris Alford (Fr1), $41.00
behind leader at bell, tired latter stages, stood down 1 trial
1st MISS PIGGY WIGGY (Sr2)
2nd HOME AND DRY NZ (Sr1) 3.3m
3rd THE LADYBIRD NZ (Fr6) 4.4m
10 of 10 8
SHEPPTN (Good) 10/02/2026, 2190m, NR up to 39. 1:59.6 (60.2, 30.7)
Finished 10/10 btn 96.8m, $4000, Matthew Higgins (Fr5), $151.00
restrained after start, 4 back on the pegs at bell, tired latter stages, last chance to race competitively
1st NORTHERN TERROR (Fr6)
2nd FAVOURITEHIGHLIGHT (Sr2) 11.3m
3rd MYNAMEISRUBY (Fr7) 4.2m
8 of 10 13
CHARLTN (Good) 02/02/2026, 1609m, NR up to 35. 1:59.2 (57.4, 29.0)
Finished 8/10 btn 14.2m, $4000, James Herbertson (Fr2), $7.00
3 wide middle, worked forward, three wide without cover at bell, 3 wide latter
1st FAKE CULLECTION (Fr6)
2nd SALSBOY (Sr2) NK
3rd EL AWOMAN (Fr3) 2.2m
8 of 10 N/A
SHEPPTN (Good) 20/01/2026, 2190m, NR up to 38. 1:59.8 (57.7, 29.1)
Finished 8/10 btn 38.6m, $4000, Chris Alford (Fr1), $41.00
3 back on pegs at bell, Gave ground over concluding stages
1st OUR MYSTERY BET (Fr5)
2nd FAKE CULLECTION (Fr2) 18.7m
3rd MYNAMEISRUBY (Sr1) HFHD
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LAST WIN
1 of 11 N/A
SHEPPTN (Good) 05/07/2022, 2190m, NR up to 51. 1:59.6 (59.8, 30.8)
Finished 1/11 $7000, Chris Alford (Fr2), $26.00
behind leader at bell, used sprint lane, swabbed
1st LILNOVA (Fr2)
2nd DALLAS NIKOLAY (Fr1) HFHD
3rd ASHFORD SECRET (Sr3) 2.6m