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R4 | Vhrc Trot 2190m | Mobile Start | Trotters | 7:00pm |
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RACE COMMENT
OVERVIEW: ALDEBARAN DENBAY (5) is aiming for a hat-trick here, after bringing his best manners his past couple and showing his ability for the new stable. He was a winner two back when coming with one run, then was able to lead all the way last time out from a similar draw. If he brings that form, he’s clearly the one to beat. THE CHOOK (6) was runner-up in that race and found the line well, driven cold. She is a four-time winner at this track and can slide across with them and map within striking distance. CADENCE LANE (9) turned in a nice effort last time for a third, and Herbertson goes aboard with a potentially soft enough map to be given her chance to find the line well. I AM HARRO (7) faces a challenge from the wide draw, but his past few runs have had merit and, if the map works out, is in the mix again. Minor chances go to BET BET HOTSHOT (1), STARLIGHT RED (2) and HOLD THAT MAGIC (11), who are all capable of improvement with the right runs. BACK: ALDEBARAN DENBAY (5) – 1.5 units (win)
38-3-4-3
TRACK
31-2-4-4
DISTANCE
25-2-4-2
TRK / DIST
27-2-4-4
LAST SEASON
17-2-1-2
THIS SEASON
4/11
OUR RANKING
10%
WIN S/RATE
28%
PLACE S/RATE
103-10-10-9
CAREER
$67,480
PRIZE MONEY
N/A
WIN RANGE
5
DAYS LAST RACE
| Career Statistics | ||||
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| Stats | Win % | Place % | Rank | |
| Total | 103-10-10-9 | 10% | 28% | 5 |
| Distance | 31-2-4-4 | 6% | 32% | 4 |
| Dist Range | 61-6-8-6 | 10% | 33% | 4 |
| Track | 38-3-4-3 | 8% | 26% | 7 |
| Track / Dist | 25-2-4-2 | 8% | 32% | 4 |
| This Season | 17-2-1-2 | 12% | 29% | 6 |
| Last Season | 27-2-4-4 | 7% | 37% | 7 |
| 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 | 1 | ||
| Distance Best MR | TR2:02.6MS | 7 | ||
| 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: | 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: | NR43 | |||
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RECENT FORM
| RESULT | DAY | RACE DETAILS | RESULT |
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| 6 of 8 | 31 | KILMORE(Good)24/09/2026, 1690m, NR up to 48. 2:00.8 (58.9, 29.4) Finished 6/8btn 12.9m, $5000, Donna Castles (Fr2), $16.00 slowly out, 1 out 1 back at bell | 1stI AM HARRO (Fr3) 2ndKIMBERLEYS TREE (Sr1) 5.4m 3rdJESSICAS STORY (Fr4) 2.1m |
| 6 of 10 | 20 | MARYBRO(Good)24/08/2026, 1690m, NR 44 to 49. 1:59.2 (58.9, 30.3) Finished 6/10btn 19.6m, $5000, Donna Castles (Fr2), $13.00 restrained after start, 1 out 1 back at bell | 1stRASTAMON (Fr4) 2ndLOVE WHO (Fr1) 9.8m 3rdCAITHNESS LADY (Fr3) 2.5m |
| 3 of 10 | 14 | SHEPPTN(Good)04/08/2026, 2190m, No NR. 2:04.6 (59.0, 28.9) Finished 3/10btn 12.5m, $6000, Donna Castles (FT Fr5), $4.40 behind leader at bell | 1stSTRAIGHT TO THETOP (20 Fr1) 2ndJACKIES GIFT (20 Fr2) HFNK 3rdVAN 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 4/9btn 6.3m, $5000, Donna Castles (Fr4), $5.00 1 out 1 back at bell | 1stJILLIBY TOPGUN (Fr5) 2ndDONA AMALIA (Fr6) 1.5m 3rdATTRACTED (Sr2) SHFHD |
| 4 of 10 | 7 | SHEPPTN(Good)14/07/2026, 2190m, NR up to 49. 2:04.2 (61.0, 30.7) Finished 4/10btn 7.1m, $5000, Donna Castles (Sr1), $8.50 3 back on pegs at bell, held up early, checked | 1stKALARNEY PRINCE (Fr5) 2ndAT THE DISTANCE (Sr2) HFNK 3rdSTARLIGHT 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 5/10btn 5.4m, $5000, Donna Castles (Sr4), $8.50 1 out 4 back at bell, held up early, used sprint lane | 1stSTARLIGHT RED (Sr1) 2ndRASTAMON (Fr4) 1.3m 3rdFLING 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 2/8btn 6.6m, $4000, Donna Castles (Fr5), $12.00 restrained after start, 4 back on the pegs at bell, used sprint lane | 1stJILLIBY TOPGUN (Fr6) 2ndVAN DOREN (Fr5) 6.6m 3rdSTARLIGHT 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 4/6btn 37.3m, $4000, Michael Bellman (Fr3), $3.30 worked forward, led, leader at bell, Gave ground over concluding stages | 1stJILLIBY TOPGUN (Fr5) 2ndGIGGLE WATER (Fr4) 1.9m 3rdSTARLIGHT 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 | 1stVAN DOREN (Fr5) 2ndSTARLIGHT RED (Fr2) 4.0m 3rdMONTANA 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 6/9btn 4.5m, $6000, Doc Wilson (Fr3), $34.00 restrained after start, 1 out 2 back at bell | 1stJILLIBY TOPGUN (Fr4) 2ndFRANKYTHEFRENCHMAN (Fr6) 1.3m 3rdPLAYA DEL CARMEN (Fr1) 1.3m |