Echuca Race 8

Echuca Steel Sheds Pace

Stake: $7,320

FINAL BOW (3) was solid when second from the back row last start and does have a couple of recent Shepparton wins under the belt. Five-time winner here and a nice draw on the front line should ensure a cosy run. MAMMALS REASON (5) is racing in terrific style with three wins and three minor placings from the past six outings. Came from a similar draw last start and made a long run from a fair way out but found one better. May need a touch of luck but it is hard to knock the recent consistency. SPORTS WRACK (6) is another drawn deep but has recorded a win and a placing in two tries here so is on the radar. The ace draw can see HIGHVIEW HAMMER (1) add to a series of top-four results.

Distance: 1755m
Class: NR 47 to 50
Track: Good
Weather: Clear
Surface: All Weather

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Highview Hammer (Fr1) 2445045424
Trainer: Corey Bell (Nagambie)
Driver: Corey Bell
Prize Money: $71,076
Win / Place: 11% / 37%

6 yo Bay Gelding

Sire: HUNTSVILLE (USA)

Dam: HIGHVIEW ARIA (NZ)

Owners: C R Bell

Rating

Stats

Career

96: 11-12-13

Distance

31: 2-3-4

Trk/Dst

4: 0-0-0

Track

5: 0-1-0

Season

6: 0-1-0

1st Up

4: 0-0-0

2nd Up

4: 1-0-0

3rd Up

4: 0-0-1

Mobile

96: 11-12-13

Standing

0: 0-0-0

All-Weather

96: 11-12-13

Slushy

0: 0-0-0

Grass

0: 0-0-0

Best Mile

1:55.00

Driver Stats

Driver/Horse

55: 5-9-7

Comments

Last start surrendered the lead and finished 4th (Fr2) over 1690m after showing early pace at Shepparton was 5th-7.19 at the bell, beaten 13 m by Totally Stunning (2:02.20) on September 15 at $19. At the run before good run when 2nd (Fr5) over 1750m after showing early speed at Swan Hill, at the bell was 3rd-4.2 beaten 2.5 m by Cresco Threepeat (2:09.40) on September 8 at $2.90. Solid hope.

Expected Settling Position: Leader

Last Starts days since last start

Place	Date	Track	Distance	Start	Surface	Barrier	Driver	Race Time	Mile Rate	Margin	SP	Days	Class	Prize	Prize Won	Result
4th of 7	15/9/26	Shepparton	1690m	Mobile	All Weather	Fr2	Corey Bell	2:02.20	1:56.3	5.09L	$19	7	NR 48 to 51	$7,320	$366	1. Totally Stunning 2. Mammals Reason 3. Elleegant Lane
2nd of 6	8/9/26	Swan Hill	1750m	Mobile	All Weather	Fr5	Corey Bell	2:09.40	1:59.0	0.89L	$2.90	7	NR up to 49	$6,100	$946	1. Cresco Threepeat 2. Highview Hammer 3. Amada Villma
4th of 8	1/9/26	Shepparton	1690m	Mobile	All Weather	Fr2	Corey Bell	2:02.30	1:56.5	4.91L	$21	6	NR up to 50	$7,320	$366	1. Elizajane 2. Mammals Reason 3. Aussie Jay Mac NZ
5th of 10	26/8/26	Ballarat	1710m	Mobile	All Weather	Fr4	Corey Bell	2:05.40	1:58.0	3.05L	$3.70	6	NR up to 49	$6,100	$171	1. Viva Storm 2. Blue Miki 3. Bettorsweetvictory
4th of 10	20/8/26	Kilmore	1690m	Mobile	All Weather	Fr4	Corey Bell	2:04.40	1:58.4	5.54L	$11	4	NR up to 47	$6,100	$336	1. Kings Gallery 2. Tobys Shout 3. Miki Mark
10th of 10	16/8/26	Cranbourne	1609m	Mobile	All Weather	Fr1	Corey Bell	1:55.40	1:55.4	11.97L	$11	25	NR 48 to 53	$7,320	$171	1. Cyclone Jenni 2. Bona Khan 3. Really Smartie

Tobys Shout (Fr2) x603086243
Trainer: Craig Turnbull (Tatura)
Driver: Abbey Turnbull
Prize Money: $10,121
Win / Place: 6.25% / 37%

4 yo Bay Gelding

Sire: POSTER BOY (AUS)

Dam: PRINCESS SANDEL (AUS)

Owners: A K Stewart

Rating

Stats

Career

16: 1-2-3

Distance

3: 0-0-1

Trk/Dst

0: 0-0-0

Track

0: 0-0-0

Season

4: 0-1-1

1st Up

3: 0-0-1

2nd Up

3: 0-0-0

3rd Up

2: 0-0-1

Mobile

16: 1-2-3

Standing

0: 0-0-0

All-Weather

16: 1-2-3

Slushy

0: 0-0-0

Grass

0: 0-0-0

Best Mile

2:00.80

Driver Stats

Comments

Two back was beaten by 6 m finishing fourth after being driven well back, behind Final Bow at Shepparton over 1690m on September 1 at $4. Then a handy effort when beaten by 4.5 m finishing third after a quick start, behind Elizajane at Riverina Paceway over 1740m on September 11 at $4. Draws for a good showing.

Expected Settling Position: Leader

Last Starts days since last start

Place	Date	Track	Distance	Start	Surface	Barrier	Driver	Race Time	Mile Rate	Margin	SP	Days	Class	Prize	Prize Won	Result
3rd of 8	11/9/26	Wagga	1740m	Mobile	All Weather	Fr2	Abbey Turnbull	2:03.40	1:54.1	1.60L	$4.00	10	NR up to 47	$8,467	$904	1. Elizajane 2. Angelic Attitude 3. Tobys Shout
4th of 9	1/9/26	Shepparton	1690m	Mobile	All Weather	Fr6	Abbey Turnbull	2:04.60	1:58.7	2.30L	$4.00	12	NR up to 49	$6,100	$336	1. Final Bow 2. Wingate Guy 3. Cresco Threepeat
2nd of 10	20/8/26	Kilmore	1690m	Mobile	All Weather	Fr3	Abbey Turnbull	2:04.40	1:58.4	5.02L	$10	16	NR up to 47	$6,100	$946	1. Kings Gallery 2. Tobys Shout 3. Miki Mark
6th of 8	4/8/26	Shepparton	1690m	Mobile	All Weather	Fr3	Corey O'donoghue	2:03.60	1:57.7	5.24L	$31	42	0-1 WIN	$7,320	$171	1. Esthers Best 2. Sweet Louanne 3. American Michi
42 Day Freshen-Up
8th of 11	23/6/26	Shepparton	1690m	Mobile	All Weather	Fr2	Abby Sanderson	2:01.10	1:55.3	13.09L	$14	12	NR 47 to 51	$7,320	$171	1. Postit Lafite 2. Caties Son 3. Whats Glenda Got
10th of 12	11/6/26	Ballarat	1710m	Mobile	All Weather	Sr2	Ryan Sanderson	2:01.10	1:54.0	13.23L	$11	7	NR up to 50	$7,320	$171	1. The Final Dance 2. Arzali Rockstar 3. Janiebquick

Final Bow (Fr3) 2684181172
Trainer: Ross Graham (Sutton Grange)
Driver: James Herbertson
Prize Money: $186,245
Win / Place: 16% / 38%

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9 yo Bay Mare

Sire: BITOBLISS (AUS)

Dam: GEORGINA BOW (AUS)

Owners: I J Collison

Rating

Stats

Career

213: 36-32-15

Distance

26: 4-2-4

Trk/Dst

8: 2-0-1

Track

14: 5-0-1

Season

7: 3-1-0

1st Up

1: 0-0-0

2nd Up

1: 0-0-0

3rd Up

1: 1-0-0

Mobile

213: 36-32-15

Standing

0: 0-0-0

All-Weather

213: 36-32-15

Slushy

0: 0-0-0

Grass

0: 0-0-0

Best Mile

1:56.40

Driver Stats

Driver/Horse

146: 33-22-11

Comments

Improved last start with a solid effort when 2nd (Sr2) over 1690m at Shepparton, at the bell was 4th-7.89 beaten 15 m by Wheres Wood Wood (2:04.20) on September 15 at $4. Winning prospects.

Expected Settling Position: Pace

Last Starts days since last start

Place	Date	Track	Distance	Start	Surface	Barrier	Driver	Race Time	Mile Rate	Margin	SP	Days	Class	Prize	Prize Won	Result
2nd of 10	15/9/26	Shepparton	1690m	Mobile	All Weather	Sr2	James Herbertson	2:04.20	1:58.3	5.76L	$4.00	8	NR up to 42	$6,100	$946	1. Wheres Wood Wood 2. Final Bow 3. Tophut Johny
7th of 7	7/9/26	Maryborough	1690m	Mobile	All Weather	Fr1	James Herbertson	2:01.50	1:55.7	18.77L	$31	6	NR up to 60	$8,540	$171	1. Asmileandawinx 2. Starzinhereyes 3. Eastbro Kaz
1st of 9	1/9/26	Shepparton	1690m	Mobile	All Weather	Fr4	James Herbertson	2:04.60	1:58.7	1.60L	$3.90f	7	NR up to 49	$6,100	$3,184	1. Final Bow 2. Wingate Guy 3. Cresco Threepeat
1st of 10	25/8/26	Shepparton	1690m	Mobile	All Weather	Fr7	James Herbertson	2:05.30	1:59.3	0.71L	$4.60f	9	NR up to 40	$6,100	$3,184	1. Final Bow 2. Miki Mark 3. The Feeny Favorite
8th of 8	16/8/26	Cranbourne	1609m	Mobile	All Weather	Fr3	James Herbertson	1:58.60	1:58.6	6.21L	$4.80	5	NR 42 to 47	$6,100	$171	1. Caruso Star 2. Tophut Johny 3. Justlikedave
1st of 10	11/8/26	Shepparton	1690m	Mobile	All Weather	Fr5	James Herbertson	2:05.10	1:59.1	2.83L	$2.30f	9	NR up to 42	$6,100	$3,184	1. Final Bow 2. Hold On Forever 3. Alcatraz Girl

Hurricane Hooly (Fr4) 3505153394
Trainer: Dianne Giles (Ballan)
Driver: Leilani Justice (C)
Prize Money: $23,577
Win / Place: 6.82% / 25%

4 yo Brown Mare

Sire: THE STORM INSIDE (AUS)

Dam: MISS HOOLLIGAN (NZ)

Owners: E Volpato, T Lennox, Jucandek Group, R Miller, V Power, M Lawlor, K O'Brien, E Flanagan, P Fiore

Rating

Stats

Career

44: 3-3-5

Distance

6: 0-0-0

Trk/Dst

0: 0-0-0

Track

0: 0-0-0

Season

1: 0-0-0

1st Up

4: 0-1-0

2nd Up

4: 0-1-0

3rd Up

4: 0-0-0

Mobile

44: 3-3-5

Standing

0: 0-0-0

All-Weather

44: 3-3-5

Slushy

0: 0-0-0

Grass

0: 0-0-0

Best Mile

1:57.60

Driver Stats

Driver/Horse

3: 0-0-0

Gear Changes

[Headcheck - None ON, Conventional ON, Crupper - Foam ON, Bit - Straight Headcheck OFF, Burr - Rein O/S OFF, Crupper - Conventional OFF, Headcheck - Fixed OFF, Tail Tie OFF]

Comments

Last start 4th (Fr4) over 2180m after showing early pace at Stawell, at the bell was 2nd-3.2 beaten 8 m by Wingate Guy (2:45.50) on September 14 at $13. Two runs back was driven from back in the field when 9th (Fr5) over 1720m after racing wide at Melton beaten 45 m by Precious Belle (2:03.40) on July 24 at $10. This looks tough.

Expected Settling Position: Midfield

Last Starts days since last start

Place	Date	Track	Distance	Start	Surface	Barrier	Driver	Race Time	Mile Rate	Margin	SP	Days	Class	Prize	Prize Won	Result
4th of 7	14/9/26	Stawell	2180m	Mobile	All Weather	Fr4	Leilani Justice	2:45.50	2:02.2	3.23L	$13	52	NR 41 to 46	$6,100	$336	1. Wingate Guy 2. Kimchi 3. American Squared
52 Day Freshen-Up
9th of 9	24/7/26	Melton	1720m	Mobile	All Weather	Fr5	Leilani Justice	2:03.40	1:55.4	15.99L	$10	5	NR up to 45	$6,100	$171	1. Precious Belle NZ 2. Midnight Mojo 3. Blue Miki
3rd of 7	19/7/26	Cranbourne	2080m	Mobile	All Weather	Fr1	Leilani Justice	2:34.40	1:59.4	0.93L	$3.80	6	NR 42 to 47	$6,100	$610	1. Tex Goes Bang 2. Tommys Lookout 3. Hurricane Hooly
3rd of 8	13/7/26	Maryborough	1690m	Mobile	All Weather	Fr3	Jackie Barker	2:03.90	1:58.0	0.07L	$6.00	7	NR up to 49	$6,100	$610	1. Myrtle May 2. Whenimready 3. Hurricane Hooly
5th of 6	6/7/26	Charlton	2100m	Mobile	All Weather	Fr3	Leilani Justice	2:34.70	1:58.6	10.19L	$13	5	NR 43 to 48	$6,100	$171	1. Sporting Rage 2. Myrtle May 3. Presidentialchange
1st of 10	1/7/26	Bendigo	1650m	Mobile	All Weather	Fr3	Jackie Barker	2:00.70	1:57.8	0.04L	$4.00	6	NR 40 to 45	$6,100	$3,184	1. Hurricane Hooly 2. Final Bow 3. Wichita Kansas

Mammals Reason (Fr5) 6685113122
Trainer: Lisa Hardy (Moorilim)
Driver: Mark Pitt
Prize Money: $30,532
Win / Place: 14% / 31%

Driver / Horse Combo

4 yo Bay Mare

Sire: FOR A REASON (AUS)

Dam: MAMMALS MATE (AUS)

Owners: C R Bell

100

Rating

Stats

Career

35: 5-4-2

Distance

11: 1-1-0

Trk/Dst

0: 0-0-0

Track

1: 0-0-0

Season

5: 2-2-1

1st Up

3: 0-0-0

2nd Up

3: 0-0-0

3rd Up

3: 0-0-1

Mobile

35: 5-4-2

Standing

0: 0-0-0

All-Weather

35: 5-4-2

Slushy

0: 0-0-0

Grass

0: 0-0-0

Best Mile

1:57.80

Driver Stats

Driver/Horse

6: 3-2-1

Comments

Two back was well beaten into second behind Elizajane at Shepparton over 1690m on September 1 at $4.80. Then a handy effort when beaten by 2.75 m finishing second after being driven well back, behind Totally Stunning at Shepparton over 1690m on September 15 at $9.50. In form and can be right there at the business end.

Expected Settling Position: Leader

Last Starts days since last start

Place	Date	Track	Distance	Start	Surface	Barrier	Driver	Race Time	Mile Rate	Margin	SP	Days	Class	Prize	Prize Won	Result
2nd of 7	15/9/26	Shepparton	1690m	Mobile	All Weather	Fr6	Mark Pitt	2:02.20	1:56.3	1.04L	$9.50	14	NR 48 to 51	$7,320	$1,098	1. Totally Stunning 2. Mammals Reason 3. Elleegant Lane
2nd of 8	1/9/26	Shepparton	1690m	Mobile	All Weather	Fr5	Mark Pitt	2:02.30	1:56.5	3.83L	$4.80	7	NR up to 50	$7,320	$1,098	1. Elizajane 2. Mammals Reason 3. Aussie Jay Mac NZ
1st of 9	25/8/26	Shepparton	2190m	Mobile	All Weather	Fr4	Mark Pitt	2:40.30	1:57.8	0.45L	$3.70	14	NR up to 49	$6,100	$3,184	1. Mammals Reason 2. Our Mystery Bet 3. Elizajane
3rd of 8	11/8/26	Shepparton	2190m	Mobile	All Weather	Fr5	Mark Pitt	2:45.00	2:01.2	1.93L	$2.70f	7	NR 43 to 47	$6,100	$610	1. Treacheroustimes 2. Our Mystery Bet 3. Mammals Reason
1st of 9	4/8/26	Shepparton	1690m	Mobile	All Weather	Sr3	Mark Pitt	2:03.70	1:57.8	0.89L	$2.30f	7	NR up to 44	$6,100	$3,184	1. Mammals Reason 2. Mammals Blaze 3. Treacheroustimes
1st of 8	28/7/26	Shepparton	1690m	Mobile	All Weather	Fr3	Mark Pitt	2:04.70	1:58.7	1.75L	$3.60	21	NR up to 40	$6,100	$3,184	1. Mammals Reason 2. Amada Villma 3. Favouritehighlight

Sports Wrack (Fr6) 9427657736
Trainer: John Justice (Toolern Vale)
Driver: Ewa Justice (C)
Prize Money: $147,644
Win / Place: 9.40% / 33%

9 yo Bay Gelding

Sire: SPORTSWRITER (USA)

Dam: JILL FORSA (AUS)

Owners: K E Sas, K Sas, R C Alford, M J Miller, C Thwaites

Rating

Stats

Career

149: 14-18-18

Distance

31: 1-3-2

Trk/Dst

0: 0-0-0

Track

2: 1-0-1

Season

4: 0-0-1

1st Up

8: 0-1-2

2nd Up

8: 0-2-0

3rd Up

8: 1-2-2

Mobile

148: 14-18-18

Standing

1: 0-0-0

All-Weather

149: 14-18-18

Slushy

0: 0-0-0

Grass

0: 0-0-0

Best Mile

1:54.41

Driver Stats

Driver/Horse

51: 5-7-6

Comments

Last start 6th (Fr1) over 1609m after showing early speed at Cranbourne, at the bell was leading 1.6 beaten 6 m by Wild Card (1:57.20) on September 6 at $3.40. At the run before solid effort despite getting well back, when 3rd (Fr4) over 2180m at Kilmore was 5th-10.59 at the bell, beaten 8 m by Liberty Star Dust (2:42.60) on August 20 at $3.50. Can play a role in the finish.

Expected Settling Position: Pace

Last Starts days since last start

Place	Date	Track	Distance	Start	Surface	Barrier	Driver	Race Time	Mile Rate	Margin	SP	Days	Class	Prize	Prize Won	Result
6th of 7	6/9/26	Cranbourne	1609m	Mobile	All Weather	Fr1	Ewa Justice	1:57.20	1:57.2	2.49L	$3.40	17	NR 50 to 55	$7,320	$171	1. Wild Card NZ 2. Just As Well NZ 3. Ubetta Knot
3rd of 8	20/8/26	Kilmore	2180m	Mobile	All Weather	Fr4	Ewa Justice	2:42.60	2:00.0	3.23L	$3.50	8	NR 48 to 52	$7,320	$732	1. Liberty Star Dust 2. Frosty Drop 3. Sports Wrack
7th of 9	12/8/26	Melton	2240m	Mobile	All Weather	Fr2	John Justice	2:44.90	1:58.5	2.68L	$8.00	9	NR 51 to 55	$7,320	$171	1. Binalong Mate 2. Maxbeca 3. Muselet
7th of 9	3/8/26	Maryborough	2190m	Mobile	All Weather	Fr2	Ewa Justice	2:39.60	1:57.3	13.79L	$9.50	29	NR 50 to 55	$7,320	$171	1. Lets Go Lorna 2. Secret Service Agent NZ 3. Five Cent
5th of 10	5/7/26	Cranbourne	2080m	Mobile	All Weather	Sr3	Ewa Justice	2:33.70	1:58.9	3.90L	$6.50	21	NR 50 to 55	$7,320	$220	1. Mikispur 2. Monsieur Flamel 3. Inexorable
6th of 9	14/6/26	Cranbourne	1609m	Mobile	All Weather	Fr2	Ewa Justice	1:53.90	1:53.9	3.87L	$5.00	6	NR 53 to 58	$8,540	$171	1. Maas Betting Again 2. Im Wesley 3. Pistol Pearce

Race Review Abbreviations

Brk: Broke, Blkd: Blocked or held up, 1 x 1: One-out, one-back, Prkd: Parked, 3bk otr: 3 back on the outer, 3bk inr: 3 back on the inside, two horses behind the leader, trld: Trailed, Gt spd: Showed gate speed, 3wd: 3-wide postd: Caught wide without cover, Held up: Held up, no gaps or few gaps: If they don't see any clear air in the straight, Inr-mid-wd -position: On the inside, mid = 1-off, wd = 3-wide or wider, flew hm wd: Flew home wide, dashd inr: Sprinted well on the inside, Chkd: Checked, Slow: Slow away at the start, Wltd: Wilted or got tired, Fdd: Faded late, Urgd: driver asking horse for extra effort

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