Shepparton (VIC)
1 2 3
4 5 6 7 8
R3
18h16m
Adele Poyner Memorial Pace
1690m | Mobile Start | Pacers | 7:11pm
TRACK INFORMATION
Max 7 across front
Sprint lane
RACE CONDITIONS
NR up to 40. PBD/NR
RESTRICTIONS
No age restrictions
No sex restrictions
PRIZE MONEY
$5,000
 
 
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R3
3 - ARRAPS
  • 3 Arraps (FR3)
  • D: Donna Castles
  • T: D M Castles
  • 0-1-9-5-5-3-5-3-7-9
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RACE COMMENT
OVERVIEW: Another very tricky race to start. MISS HERMES (6) is ready to return to her best form in this grade and looks suited with the mare’s allowance. In similar grade last week, she got a nice drive and went close in finishing 2nd. There’s plenty of speed inside of her, but if she can slide across and get a handy position. She has a good record at this track and with even luck can return to the winners list. MYNAMEISRUBY (4) returns to the front row after starting outside the back row last week. She was winner in front three back and regularly looks to lead from these draws over the mile and gets the ace driver at this track aboard. ARRAPS (3) could be open to improvement at this level and from this draw. His best form is indicated by his last win in April where from the front line was able to lead and was too strong. There’s speed inside and out but may get a nice map to put his best foot forward. TOMMYS LOOKOUT (5) has a sticky draw to contend with but has been racing well in similar company. He was a winner beating many of these off the back row last month. ATOMIC GLORY (2) ran home well last time and has claims, as does KNOW THE SCORE (8) who is racing ok but will need a plenty of luck from the draw.
TODAY'S STATISTICS
54-6-3-8
TRACK
36-5-1-6
DISTANCE
32-5-1-5
TRK / DIST
26-2-2-4
LAST SEASON
13-1-0-2
THIS SEASON
1/10
OUR RANKING
CAREER STATISTICS
11%
WIN S/RATE
31%
PLACE S/RATE
98-11-5-14
CAREER
$53,800
PRIZE MONEY
N/A
WIN RANGE
21
DAYS LAST RACE
Career Statistics
Stats Win % Place % Rank
Total 98-11-5-14 11% 31% 1
Distance 36-5-1-6 14% 33% 3
Dist Range 58-8-3-9 14% 34% 2
Track 54-6-3-8 11% 31% 3
Track / Dist 32-5-1-5 16% 34% 1
This Season 13-1-0-2 8% 23% 4
Last Season 26-2-2-4 8% 31% 3
1st up 0-0-0-0 0% 0% N/A
2nd up 0-0-0-0 0% 0% N/A
Career Best MR 1:56.9MS 4
Distance Best MR 1:56.9MS 4
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: Danali Racing Group
Breeder(s): R J Watson
Colours: Dark Green, Dark Green & White Striped Sleeves, White Collar, Waistband & Cuffs
Age/Sex: 9 year old bay gelding
Breeding: Rock N Roll Heaven USA - Soho Joplin (Mach Three CA)
National Rating: NR39
Gear Changes
Removed: ; Added:
RECENT FORM
RESULT DAY RACE DETAILS RESULT
9 of 9 7
SHEPPTN (Good) 04/08/2026, 1690m, NR up to 44. 1:57.8 (59.8, 29.5)
Finished 9/9 btn 20.3m, $5000, Donna Castles (Fr6), $7.00
caught wide early , restrained to rear, 1 out 3 back at bell
1st MAMMALS REASON (Sr3)
2nd MAMMALS BLAZE (Fr2) 2.4m
3rd TREACHEROUSTIMES (Fr5) 3.0m
7 of 8 12
SHEPPTN (Good) 28/07/2026, 1690m, NR 41 to 44. 1:57.2 (58.4, 29.6)
Finished 7/8 btn 21.1m, $5000, Donna Castles (Sr1), $11.00
1 out 3 back at bell, locked wheels
1st OUR MYSTERY BET (Fr5)
2nd KNOW THE SCORE (Fr4) 3.8m
3rd TOPHUT JOHNY (Fr3) 1.9m
3 of 7 16
KILMORE (Good) 16/07/2026, 1690m, NR up to 44. 1:59.7 (57.7, 28.8)
Finished 3/7 btn 7.7m, $5000, Donna Castles (Sr2), $2.90
outside leader at bell
1st MAJOR MAURIE (Fr3)
2nd MIKI MARK (Sr1) 3.3m
3rd ARRAPS (Sr2) 4.4m
5 of 8 14
SHEPPTN (Rain Affected) 30/06/2026, 1690m, NR up to 42. 2:00.3 (59.4, 28.9)
Finished 5/8 btn 4.6m, $4000, Donna Castles (Fr4), $2.20
hung out score-up, broke after start, out of draw mobile starts, 1 out 3 back at bell
1st IAMAWINGATE (Fr6)
2nd THE LADYBIRD NZ (Fr5) 2.2m
3rd MYNAMEISRUBY (Fr1) HD
3 of 11 14
SHEPPTN (Good) 16/06/2026, 1690m, NR up to 42. 1:58.9 (58.0, 28.9)
Finished 3/11 btn 2.5m, $4000, Donna Castles (Fr6), $8.50
pulled hard in score-up, gate speed, worked forward, outside leader at bell
1st MISS HERMES (Fr4)
2nd IAMAWINGATE (Sr3) HFHD
3rd ARRAPS (Fr6) 2.3m
5 of 10 7
SHEPPTN (Rain Affected) 02/06/2026, 1690m, NR 40 to 46. 1:57.7 (58.9, 29.7)
Finished 5/10 btn 10.7m, $4000, Michael Bellman (Fr3), $8.00
gate speed, 1 out 1 back at bell
1st ALCATRAZ GIRL (Fr2)
2nd MIKI MARK (Fr1) 1.4m
3rd COZMO (Sr1) 4.0m
5 of 9 7
SHEPPTN (Good) 26/05/2026, 1690m, NR 41 to 44. 1:58.4 (58.7, 29.2)
Finished 5/9 btn 11.7m, $4000, Donna Castles (Fr6), $14.00
gate speed, 3 wide early, worked forward, outside leader at bell
1st TALISKER SKIPPER (Sr2)
2nd CRESCO THREEPEAT (Fr5) 5.2m
3rd WHERES WOOD WOOD (Sr1) 4.8m
9 of 12 35
SHEPPTN (Good) 19/05/2026, 1690m, NR 41 to 45. 1:57.1 (58.2, 29.6)
Finished 9/12 btn 20.3m, $4000, Donna Castles (Sr2), $31.00
pre race swab, 4 back on the pegs at bell
1st WATCH YOUR BACK NZ (Fr5)
2nd CRESCO THREEPEAT (Fr6) 7.4m
3rd KNOW THE SCORE (Fr1) HFNK
1 of 7 9
SHEPPTN (Good) 14/04/2026, 1690m, NR up to 40. 1:59.7 (58.1, 29.2)
Finished 1/7 $4000, Donna Castles (Fr5), $3.00
gate speed, led, leader at bell, hung in, contact marker pegs
1st ARRAPS (Fr5)
2nd PARISIAN BANDIT (Fr6) 9.1m
3rd REASON TO LAUGH (Fr4) 3.0m
10 of 11 N/A
ECHUCA (Good) 05/04/2026, 1755m, NR 38 to 44. 1:59.1 (58.9, 28.9)
Finished 10/11 btn 16.2m, $4000, Donna Castles (Fr6), $26.00
restrained after start, 1 out 3 back at bell
1st KIMCHI (Fr1)
2nd ALCATRAZ GIRL (Fr5) HFHD
3rd POLLY PEACHUM (Sr4) 1.1m