Sale Race 1

Ladbrokes Sale Cup 26/10 – Book Now (Bm62)

Stake: $38,850

CAPTAIN HILFIGER (2) found the line with vigour two back at Bendigo to finish a barnstorming second. Couldn't quite follow that up last start but should be peaking now as he steps out to a trip that should be ideal and he shapes as a major player. ANTHURIUM (5) failed to feature at Bairnsdale when getting too far back but is capable of much better. The quick back-up and soft draw should see him settle closer and give this a real shake. BLACKLIST (1) is flying and chases a third straight win. Carries a big weight but is a proven performer at the trip and is too consistent to dismiss. SHOCKSTAR (3) had excuses last start but his previous run when beaten narrowly puts him right in the frame. EYE OF EPAULETTE (6) steps up in grade but comes off a confidence-boosting win and cannot be overlooked.

Distance: 2219m
Class: BM62
Track: Soft5
Weather: FINE
Surface: Turf

Rail Position: Out 3m Entire Circuit. (Pent: 5.53)

Trackside Tips:

Craig Sheppard Selects: 5. Anthurium, 2. Captain Hilfiger, 6. Eye Of Epaulette, 3. Shockstar

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Captain Hilfiger (5) x06190x925
Trainer: Peter Gelagotis(Pakenham OC)
Jockey: Craig Newitt (Last 50: 6-3-6)
Weight: 60.5kg
Prize Money: $53,003
Win / Place: 15% / 23%

4 yo Bay/Brown Gelding

Sire: PROISIR (AUS)

Dam: ROYAL ERA (NZ)

Dam's Sire: Zabeel

Rating

Stats

Career

13: 2-1-0

Track

3: 1-0-0

Season

2: 0-1-0

1st Up

4: 0-0-0

2nd Up

3: 0-1-0

3rd Up

3: 1-0-0

4th Up

2: 1-0-0

Turf

13: 2-1-0

Good

9: 2-0-0

Soft

4: 0-1-0

Anti-Clockwise

13: 2-1-0

Handicap Rating

Jockey Stats

Horse

3: 0-1-0

Last 50

50: 6-3-6

Trainer

W 11% P 30%

Distance

W 11% P 30%

Track

W 11% P 35%

Trainer/Track

W 12% P 18%

Trainer/Distance

W 0% P 0%

Distance Range Last 6 months

1200m - 2500m

Gear Changes

[Blinkers, Tongue Tie]

Comments

At the latest run 5th of 11 at Sandown-Hillside Bm64 on August 27 over 1800m, slow going 4.5 len behind Rick's Cafe carrying 60kg at $26. Before that settled towards the rear 2nd of 11 at Bendigo Bm64 on August 14 over 1500m, slow going 1.75 len behind Sacred Eagle carrying 60kg at $41. Peaking now and can get the job done.

Expected Settling Position: Off Midfield

Last Starts days since last start

Place	Date	Track	Distance	Class	Barrier	Jockey	Weight	Cond.	Race Time	Avg. Speed	Last 600m	Margin	800/400	SP	Days	Prize	Prize Won	Result
5th of 11	27/8/25	Sandown-Hillside	1800m	BM64 3U	3	Craig Newitt	60kg	Soft 5	1:52.15	57.8 km/h	0:35.1	4.6L	7-6	$26	13	$55,500	$1,665	1. Rick's Cafe 2. Autumn Slide 3. Like A Tiger
2nd of 11	14/8/25	Bendigo	1500m	BM64	11	Craig Newitt	60kg	Soft 6	1:32.26	58.5 km/h	0:37.12	1.8L	10-10	$41	24	$38,850	$6,993	1. Sacred Eagle 2. Captain Hilfiger 3. Jet Jitsu
9th of 13	21/7/25	Bairnsdale	1200m	BM58 2U	9	Craig Newitt	63kg	Soft 5	1:12.23	59.8 km/h	0:35.26	6.2L	12-13	$31	79	$29,970	$749	1. Dollar Shot 2. The Wizard King 3. Kate's Tiara
79 Day Spell
16th of 16	3/5/25	Morphettville	2500m	G1 OPEN 3	14	Anthony Darmanin	56.5kg	Good 4	2:38.36	56.8 km/h	0:35.37	23.6L	16-16	$201	7	$1,112,153	-	1. Femminile 2. Statuario 3. Lavalier
9th of 15	26/4/25	Morphettville	2000m	G3 OPEN 3	2	Ben Allen	57.5kg	Good 4	2:05.39	57.4 km/h	0:35.26	5.8L	11-8	$31	18	$166,933	$3,330	1. Athanatos 2. Lavalier 3. Dubai Focus
1st of 12	8/4/25	Sale	1736m	BM58 3U	1	Ben Allen	60.5kg	Good 3	1:45.64	59.2 km/h	0:35.96	1.5L	9-3	$10	12	$29,970	$16,484	1. Captain Hilfiger 2. Cha Cha Changes 3. Crystanado

Shockstar (3) 6151x04036
Trainer: Matt Laurie(Mornington)
Jockey: Luke Currie (Last 50: 5-5-5)
Weight: 58.5kg
Prize Money: $60,828
Win / Place: 11% / 29%

6 yo Bay Gelding

Sire: SHOCKING (AUS)

Dam: BERZALLIA (AUS)

Dam's Sire: Bernardini

Rating

Stats

Career

17: 2-2-1

Distance

2: 0-0-1

Track

2: 0-0-0

Season

3: 0-0-1

1st Up

4: 0-1-0

2nd Up

3: 0-1-0

3rd Up

3: 0-0-0

4th Up

3: 0-0-1

Turf

14: 2-1-0

Good

5: 1-0-0

Soft

6: 1-1-0

Heavy

3: 0-0-0

Synthetic

3: 0-1-1

Anti-Clockwise

17: 2-2-1

Handicap Rating

Jockey Stats

Horse

1: 0-0-0

Last 50

50: 5-5-5

Trainer

W 13% P 35%

Distance

W 11% P 33%

Track

W 10% P 32%

Trainer/Track

W 9.09% P 18%

Trainer/Distance

W 0% P 0%

Distance Range Last 6 months

1600m - 2200m

Comments

At the latest run second last of 7 at Pakenham Synthetic Bm70 on August 29 over 2200m, 7 len behind Saveadateforme with 55kg at $7.50. The run before that 3rd of 12 at Pakenham Synthetic Bm64 on August 18 over 2200m, head behind Dun Wondering carrying 58.5kg at $3.80. Strong contender on best form.

Expected Settling Position: Midfield

Last Starts days since last start

Place	Date	Track	Distance	Class	Barrier	Jockey	Weight	Cond.	Race Time	Avg. Speed	Last 600m	Margin	800/400	SP	Days	Prize	Prize Won	Result
6th of 7	29/8/25	Pakenham Synthetic	2200m	BM70 3U	1	Luke Currie	55kg	Synthetic	2:16.41	58.1 km/h	0:35.38	7.0L	3-4	$7.50	11	$55,500	$1,110	1. Saveadateforme 2. Dun Wondering 3. Kentucky Nick
3rd of 12	18/8/25	Pakenham Synthetic	2200m	BM64 3U	12	Jamie Mott	58.5kg	Synthetic	2:17.94	57.4 km/h	0:35.68	0.2L	10-4	$3.80f	10	$29,970	$2,398	1. Dun Wondering 2. Proshow 3. Shockstar
10th of 12	8/8/25	Geelong	1700m	BM0-64	12	Brad Rawiller	59kg	Soft 5	1:44.92	58.3 km/h	0:36.11	6.0L	7-9	$18	19	$29,970	$749	1. Dubai Watch 2. Navy Nina 3. Mr Breakdance
4th of 12	20/7/25	Seymour	1600m	BM64 2U	10	Brad Rawiller	59kg	Soft 7	1:40.35	57.4 km/h	0:36.96	3.2L	7-9	$8.50	14	$29,970	$1,349	1. Savvie Blanc 2. Wings Of Carmen 3. Sound Of Jura
10th of 13	6/7/25	Sale	1600m	BM64	5	Jett Stanley	59kg	Heavy 8	1:39.43	57.9 km/h	0:36.66	10.6L	6-9	$51	212	$38,850	$777	1. Makdane 2. House Of Lords 3. Cudmore Street
212 Day Spell
4th of 10	13/6/25	Mornington	1200m	Trial	-	Rose Hammond	-	-	1:09.67	62.0 km/h	-	0L	-	-	-	-	-	1. Freak Of Nature 2. Genrichero 3. Gamegirl

Your Temptation (2) 6x6660500x
Trainer: Ricardo Meunier(Pakenham OC)
Jockey: Jacques Luxe (Last 50: 0-6-4)
Weight: 58kg
Prize Money: $93,562
Win / Place: 11% / 26%

7 yo Bay Gelding

Sire: YOUR SONG (AUS)

Dam: TEMPTING LADY (AUS)

Dam's Sire: Northern Meteor

Rating

Stats

Career

26: 3-1-3

Distance

3: 0-0-1

1st Up

6: 0-1-1

2nd Up

4: 1-0-0

3rd Up

4: 0-0-1

4th Up

3: 0-0-0

Turf

26: 3-1-3

Good

7: 1-0-0

Soft

12: 1-0-2

Heavy

7: 1-1-1

Clockwise

24: 3-1-3

Anti-Clockwise

2: 0-0-0

Handicap Rating

Jockey Stats

Horse

0: 0-0-0

Last 50

50: 0-6-4

Trainer

W 1.85% P 22%

Distance

W 8.33% P 25%

Track

W 0% P 0%

Trainer/Track

W 0% P 0%

Trainer/Distance

W 0% P 0%

Distance Range Last 6 months

1400m - 2240m

Gear Changes

Blindfold OFF FIRST TIME, Tail Chain OFF FIRST TIME, Winkers OFF FIRST TIME

Comments

Resuming. Finished off last preparation second last of 12 at Tamworth Bm58 July 4 over 2100m, soft track; 12 len behind Bill Peyto carrying 59.5kg at $12. First up last campaign sixth of 11 at Taree Bm66 March 17 over 1262m, soft track; 4 len behind Floss's One carrying 60.5kg at $41. Hard to have.

Expected Settling Position: Off Pace

Last Starts days since last start

Place	Date	Track	Distance	Class	Barrier	Jockey	Weight	Cond.	Race Time	Avg. Speed	Last 600m	Margin	800/400	SP	Days	Prize	Prize Won	Result
11th of 12	4/7/25	Tamworth	2100m	BM58 3U	3	Shae Wilkes	59.5kg	Soft 7	2:16.85	55.2 km/h	0:36.38	12.3L	4-6	$12	4	$29,970	-	1. Bill Peyto 2. Shamister 3. Felis
12th of 13	30/6/25	Taree	2000m	BM58	2	Shae Wilkes	60.5kg	Soft 6	2:06.60	56.9 km/h	0:37.82	12.8L	2-1	$9.00	21	$29,970	-	1. Charmed Destiny 2. Justifiably 3. Merapi
5th of 7	9/6/25	Grafton	2240m	BM74	3	Luke Rolls	55kg	Soft 6	2:18.50	58.2 km/h	0:36.63	9.9L	3-3	$7.00	23	$29,970	$916	1. Texas Fireball 2. Nature Boy 3. Mindspace
12th of 16	17/5/25	Scone	1600m	CL3 3U	4	Shae Wilkes	55kg	Soft 6	1:35.95	60.0 km/h	0:35.98	4.1L	8-9	$101	21	$133,200	-	1. Fiorsum Fred 2. Mulvader 3. Sebilla
6th of 6	26/4/25	Newcastle	1870m	BM64	4	Nick Heywood	58.5kg	Soft 7	1:58.05	57.0 km/h	0:35.37	17.0L	5-4	$17	25	$46,620	$1,277	1. Eclair Awesome 2. Eclair Encore 3. General Soho
6th of 9	1/4/25	Tamworth	1400m	BM82	1	Mikayla Weir	55kg	Soft 5	1:23.05	60.7 km/h	0	4.4L	8-8	$41	15	$29,970	$666	1. Smart Shot 2. Rebel's Edge 3. Touch Of Navy

Anthurium (1) 26324x7576
Trainer: Michael Kent(Cranbourne)
Jockey: Luke Cartwright (a1.5)(Last 50: 2-3-8)
Weight: 56.5kg
Prize Money: $51,673
Win / Place: 6.67% / 26%

6 yo Brown Gelding

Sire: FIORENTE (IRE)

Dam: PROTRACTED (AUS)

Dam's Sire: Encosta De Lago

Rating

Stats

Career

15: 1-2-1

Distance

3: 0-0-0

Season

3: 0-0-0

1st Up

3: 0-0-0

2nd Up

3: 0-0-0

3rd Up

3: 1-0-0

4th Up

2: 0-1-0

Turf

14: 1-2-1

Good

8: 0-1-1

Soft

4: 0-1-0

Heavy

2: 1-0-0

Synthetic

1: 0-0-0

Anti-Clockwise

15: 1-2-1

Handicap Rating

Jockey Stats

Horse

2: 0-0-0

Last 50

50: 2-3-8

Trainer

W 18% P 63%

Distance

W 11% P 27%

Track

W 7.58% P 28%

Trainer/Track

W 0% P 100%

Trainer/Distance

N/A

Distance Range Last 6 months

2000m - 2400m

Gear Changes

[Nose Roll]

Comments

Most recently eased back early on 6th of 9 at Bairnsdale 0 - 56 on September 7 over 2200m, 4.5 len behind Marlin with 60kg at $1.95. Before that eased back early on 7th of 10 at Sandown-Lakeside Bm64 on August 20 over 2400m, 4.5 len behind Leaders Listen carrying 53.5kg at $6. Is going better than his form reads and strikes an ideal assignment.

Expected Settling Position: Off Midfield

Last Starts days since last start

Place	Date	Track	Distance	Class	Barrier	Jockey	Weight	Cond.	Race Time	Avg. Speed	Last 600m	Margin	800/400	SP	Days	Prize	Prize Won	Result
6th of 9	7/9/25	Bairnsdale	2200m	BM0-56 3U	8	Celine Gaudray	60kg	Good 3	2:19.69	56.7 km/h	-	4.4L	9-9	$1.95f	18	$24,420	$611	1. Marlin 2. Women In Uniform 3. Tavistock Dancer
7th of 10	20/8/25	Sandown-Lakeside	2400m	BM64 3U	3	Luke Cartwright	53.5kg	Good 4	2:30.04	57.6 km/h	0:35.75	4.6L	8-8	$6.00	17	$55,500	$1,110	1. Leaders Listen 2. Ziggi Rocks 3. Twilight Elegance
5th of 11	3/8/25	Sandown-Lakeside	2100m	BM64	4	Daniel Stackhouse	56.5kg	Soft 5	2:12.84	56.9 km/h	0:36.04	1.7L	7-8	$17	14	$55,500	$1,665	1. Morrissette 2. Bring Forth 3. Shultzy
7th of 11	20/7/25	Seymour	2000m	BM64 2U	2	Luke Cartwright	55kg	Soft 7	2:10.41	55.2 km/h	0:36.72	3.4L	6-9	$10	199	$29,970	$749	1. She Said 2. Morrissette 3. Perfetto
199 Day Spell
5th of 7	16/6/25	Cranbourne	1000m	Trial	-	Ruby Lamont	-	-	1:03.20	57.0 km/h	-	0L	-	-	-	-	-	1. Explicable 2. Placentia Bay 3. Gypsy Moon
5th of 5	2/6/25	Cranbourne	1000m	Trial	-	Ruby Lamont	-	-	1:02.90	57.2 km/h	-	0L	-	-	-	-	-	1. Andiamo Rosso 2. Acierto 3. Ten Warriors

Eye Of Epaulette (4) 2x0x856871
Trainer: Dean Binaisse(Mornington)
Jockey: Teo Nugent (Last 50: 9-5-3)
Weight: 56.5kg
Prize Money: $90,099
Win / Place: 9.09% / 31%

5 yo Bay Mare

Sire: EPAULETTE (AUS)

Dam: EYE OF THE TIGER (AUS)

Dam's Sire: Hold That Tiger

Rating

Stats

Career

22: 2-3-2

Track

2: 0-1-0

Season

3: 1-0-0

1st Up

4: 0-0-0

2nd Up

3: 0-0-0

3rd Up

3: 0-1-0

4th Up

2: 0-0-1

Turf

22: 2-3-2

Good

9: 1-1-1

Soft

9: 0-2-0

Heavy

4: 1-0-1

Anti-Clockwise

22: 2-3-2

Handicap Rating

Jockey Stats

Horse

3: 1-1-1

Last 50

50: 9-5-3

Trainer

W 7.02% P 26%

Distance

W 8.47% P 30%

Track

W 7.93% P 27%

Trainer/Track

W 0% P 0%

Trainer/Distance

N/A

Distance Range Last 6 months

1206m - 2050m

Gear Changes

[Ear Muffs]

Comments

Most recently tracked the speed and boxed on steadily; won by 0.5 len at Seymour Bm58 August 31 over 2000m in the wet defeating Golden Hips carrying 56.5kg at $12. Before that 7th of 11 at Moe Bm64 on August 24 over 2050m, slow going 9 len behind Brilliant Venture with 54kg at $19. Has ability and is a top-three hope.

Expected Settling Position: Midfield

Last Starts days since last start

Place	Date	Track	Distance	Class	Barrier	Jockey	Weight	Cond.	Race Time	Avg. Speed	Last 600m	Margin	800/400	SP	Days	Prize	Prize Won	Result
1st of 13	31/8/25	Seymour	2000m	BM58 3U	10	Teo Nugent	56.5kg	Heavy 9	2:12.34	54.4 km/h	0:36.92	0.5L	3-2	$12	7	$38,850	$21,368	1. Eye Of Epaulette 2. Golden Hips 3. Grinzinger Fashion
7th of 11	24/8/25	Moe	2050m	BM64 3U	11	Sheridan Clarke	54kg	Soft 6	2:09.80	56.9 km/h	0:39.04	9.0L	6-7	$19	12	$38,850	$777	1. Brilliant Venture 2. Captain Electric 3. Zilzie Lad
8th of 12	12/8/25	Bairnsdale	1600m	BM58 3U	2	Sheridan Clarke	57.5kg	Soft 5	1:39.45	57.9 km/h	0:37.27	4.6L	4-6	$18	22	$29,970	$749	1. Saint Winifred 2. Satin Image 3. Moose Jaw
6th of 13	21/7/25	Bairnsdale	1600m	BM58 2U	5	Sage Duric	54.5kg	Soft 5	1:40.23	57.5 km/h	0:37.02	2.3L	7-7	$11	15	$29,970	$749	1. Preservator 2. Shidan 3. Mrs Gossip
5th of 8	6/7/25	Sale	1400m	BM64 2U	6	Sage Duric	51.5kg	Heavy 8	1:27.46	57.6 km/h	0:37.18	2.8L	5-3	$18	15	$38,850	$1,166	1. Sweet Jasmine 2. Crystanado 3. Private Jumbo
8th of 11	21/6/25	Donald	1206m	BM0-58	2	Sage Duric	54.5kg	Soft 7	1:13.50	59.1 km/h	0:35.84	2.1L	11-11	$41	176	$29,970	$749	1. Tallapoosa 2. Villainesque 3. Gusmao
176 Day Spell

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