Maryborough (VIC)
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R9
10h31m
Maryborough Antique Bottle Show Aug 29 & 30 Trot
1690m | Mobile Start | Trotters | 5:02pm
TRACK INFORMATION
Max 7 across front
Sprint lane
RACE CONDITIONS
NR 44 to 49. PBD/NR
RESTRICTIONS
No age restrictions
No sex restrictions
PRIZE MONEY
$5,000
 
 
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R9
2 - VAN DOREN
  • 2 Van Doren (FR2)
  • D: Donna Castles
  • T: D M Castles
  • 8-4-6-1-4-2-5-4-4-3
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RACE COMMENT
OVERVIEW: DONA AMALIA (10) struck trouble and lost his chance when seventh at Kilmore last outing. He finished off strongly when a game second behind Jilliby Topgun prior so he appears to be hard to beat against this line up. POPPY POPSTAR (9) tired after racing without cover at Kilmore last outing but she was a big winner at Maryborough when working hard in the run prior and she has won five races under similar conditions this season. RASTAMON (4) is a fast beginner and will take catching if he is able to find the lead. He attempted to lead early, ended up being behind the leader from the 1300m and finished in fourth at Ballarat last week. VAN DOREN (2) is trotting consistently and is drawn to gain a trail just off the speed. He is worth thought along with MORNING DOVE (5), QUEEN TRUSCOTT (7) and BLACK AND GOLD (11). BACK: DONA AMALIA (10) – 1.5 units (each way)   The odds quoted on the fields page are a GoodForm generated price estimate based on a range of key form factors and are not necessarily the odds that may be offered by a licensed bookmaker. For all your harness form in one place go to goodform.thetrots.com.au  ** A betting unit is typically a percentage of the total bankroll or the amount of money you are willing to risk on a particular bet – for example 1 unit is 10% of your bankroll, therefore a $100 bankroll 1 unit equals $10 Chances are you’re about to lose. For free and confidential support call 1800 858 858 or visit
TODAY'S STATISTICS
11-1-0-2
TRACK
17-2-0-1
DISTANCE
4-1-0-0
TRK / DIST
27-2-4-4
LAST SEASON
15-2-1-2
THIS SEASON
4/11
OUR RANKING
CAREER STATISTICS
10%
WIN S/RATE
29%
PLACE S/RATE
101-10-10-9
CAREER
$67,200
PRIZE MONEY
1609 - 2190
WIN RANGE
20
DAYS LAST RACE
Career Statistics
Stats Win % Place % Rank
Total 101-10-10-9 10% 29% 6
Distance 17-2-0-1 12% 18% 9
Dist Range 37-4-2-3 11% 24% 7
Track 11-1-0-2 9% 27% 7
Track / Dist 4-1-0-0 25% 25% 4
This Season 15-2-1-2 13% 33% 5
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 TR1:58.4MS 2
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
3 of 10 14
SHEPPTN (Good) 04/08/2026, 2190m, No NR. 2:04.6 (59.0, 28.9)
Finished 3/10 btn 12.5m, $6000, Donna Castles (FT Fr5), $4.40
behind leader at bell
1st STRAIGHT TO THETOP (20 Fr1)
2nd JACKIES GIFT (20 Fr2) HFNK
3rd VAN DOREN (FT Fr5) 11.8m
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 N/A
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