Shepparton (VIC)
1 2 3
4 5 6 7 8
R3
Trotters Handicap
2190m | Standing Start | Trotters | 6:03pm
TRACK INFORMATION
Max 7 across front
Sprint lane
RACE CONDITIONS
No NR. PBD/NR
RESTRICTIONS
No age restrictions
No sex restrictions
PRIZE MONEY
$6,000
 
 
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R3
5 - VAN DOREN
  • 5 Van Doren (FT FR5)
  • D: Donna Castles
  • T: D M Castles
  • 5-8-4-6-1-4-2-5-4-4
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RACE COMMENT
TODAY'S STATISTICS
37-3-4-2
TRACK
30-2-4-3
DISTANCE
24-2-4-1
TRK / DIST
27-2-4-4
LAST SEASON
14-2-1-1
THIS SEASON
CAREER STATISTICS
10%
WIN S/RATE
28%
PLACE S/RATE
100-10-10-8
CAREER
$66,600
PRIZE MONEY
N/A
WIN RANGE
14
DAYS LAST RACE
Career Statistics
Stats Win % Place % Rank
Total 100-10-10-8 10% 28% 6
Distance 30-2-4-3 7% 30% 3
Dist Range 60-6-8-5 10% 32% 4
Track 37-3-4-2 8% 24% 4
Track / Dist 24-2-4-1 8% 29% 3
This Season 14-2-1-1 14% 29% 6
Last Season 27-2-4-4 7% 37% 3
1st up 0-0-0-0 0% 0% N/A
2nd up 0-0-0-0 0% 0% N/A
Career Best MR TR1:58.4MS 2
Distance Best MR TR2:02.6MS 5
Standing Starts 15-2-1-0 13% 20% 4
Win distances:
Stable Stats
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: D M (Donna) Castles
Breeder(s): N J Forsyth, K A Commens
Colours: Dark Green, Dark Green & White Striped Sleeves
Age/Sex: 7 year old chestnut gelding
Breeding: Love You (fra) - Chew the Fat NZ (Sundon USA)
National Rating: NR44
Gear Changes
Removed: ; Added:
RECENT FORM
RESULT DAY RACE DETAILS RESULT
4 of 9 7
SHEPPTN (Good) 21/07/2026, 1690m, NR up to 49. 2:01.0 (59.7, 30.4)
Finished 4/9 btn 6.3m, $5000, Donna Castles (Fr4), $5.00
1 out 1 back at bell
1st JILLIBY TOPGUN (Fr5)
2nd DONA AMALIA (Fr6) 1.5m
3rd ATTRACTED (Sr2) SHFHD
4 of 10 7
SHEPPTN (Good) 14/07/2026, 2190m, NR up to 49. 2:04.2 (61.0, 30.7)
Finished 4/10 btn 7.1m, $5000, Donna Castles (Sr1), $8.50
3 back on pegs at bell, held up early, checked
1st KALARNEY PRINCE (Fr5)
2nd AT THE DISTANCE (Sr2) HFNK
3rd STARLIGHT RED (Fr4) 3.4m
5 of 10 14
ECHUCA (Good) 07/07/2026, 2160m, NR up to 45. 2:03.6 (61.7, 30.9)
Finished 5/10 btn 5.4m, $5000, Donna Castles (Sr4), $8.50
1 out 4 back at bell, held up early, used sprint lane
1st STARLIGHT RED (Sr1)
2nd RASTAMON (Fr4) 1.3m
3rd FLING IT RAINBOW (Fr1) HD
2 of 8 21
SHEPPTN (Good) 23/06/2026, 2190m, NR up to 45. 2:03.2 (59.6, 29.9)
Finished 2/8 btn 6.6m, $4000, Donna Castles (Fr5), $12.00
restrained after start, 4 back on the pegs at bell, used sprint lane
1st JILLIBY TOPGUN (Fr6)
2nd VAN DOREN (Fr5) 6.6m
3rd STARLIGHT RED (Fr1) 5.5m
4 of 6 7
SHEPPTN (Rain Affected) 02/06/2026, 2190m, NR up to 45. 2:03.5 (60.2, 30.8)
Finished 4/6 btn 37.3m, $4000, Michael Bellman (Fr3), $3.30
worked forward, led, leader at bell, Gave ground over concluding stages
1st JILLIBY TOPGUN (Fr5)
2nd GIGGLE WATER (Fr4) 1.9m
3rd STARLIGHT RED (Fr2) 6.3m
1 of 8 42
SHEPPTN (Good) 26/05/2026, 1690m, NR up to 45. 2:02.6 (60.1, 30.9)
Finished 1/8 $4000, Donna Castles (Fr5), $6.50
restrained after start, 1 out 1 back at bell, swabbed
1st VAN DOREN (Fr5)
2nd STARLIGHT RED (Fr2) 4.0m
3rd MONTANA MUSCLE (Fr7) HFHD
6 of 9 9
SHEPPTN (Good) 14/04/2026, 2190m, NR up to 50. 2:04.6 (60.7, 30.8)
Finished 6/9 btn 4.5m, $6000, Doc Wilson (Fr3), $34.00
restrained after start, 1 out 2 back at bell
1st JILLIBY TOPGUN (Fr4)
2nd FRANKYTHEFRENCHMAN (Fr6) 1.3m
3rd PLAYA DEL CARMEN (Fr1) 1.3m
4 of 10 35
ECHUCA (Good) 05/04/2026, 1755m, NR up to 42. 2:01.4 (60.6, 30.1)
Finished 4/10 btn 15.8m, $4000, Donna Castles (Sr2), $9.50
1 out 2 back at bell
1st JILLIBY TOPGUN (Fr5)
2nd KALARNEY PRINCE (Fr2) 4.5m
3rd MACHO MAORI (Fr6) 9.7m
8 of 11 4
BOORT (Rain Affected) 01/03/2026, 2250m, No NR. 2:07.4 (62.8, 32.1)
Finished 8/11 btn 65.5m, $10000, Donna Castles (10 Fr1), $5.50
3 back on pegs at bell, tired latter stages, warning issued
1st TENSION SEEKER (FT Fr1)
2nd LOUIEVILLE LASS (10 Fr4) 12.4m
3rd MISS AVENGER (FT Fr2) 16.8m
5 of 10 N/A
MARYBRO (Good) 25/02/2026, 2190m, NR 40 to 45. 2:03.3 (61.2, 30.9)
Finished 5/10 btn 31.4m, $4000, Donna Castles (Sr1), $6.50
1 out 3 back at bell
1st ALLWATFUNJINGLES (Fr5)
2nd AZALEA MAE (Fr3) 9.2m
3rd NIGHT FLIGHT (Fr7) 6.4m