Ryan Phelan has done the form for tonight's 8-race program from Shepparton. 

R1 – 5:00pm – Neatline Homes Pace - 2190m

11 – Ruby Wingate

4 – Soho Playgirl

6 – Sir Sonny Maguire

1 – Flip A Coin

Ruby Wingate has been racing consistently in similar grade despite a run of poor draws. While she’s yet to win at this track from three attempts, the return of top driver James Herbertson is a key positive. Worth a small each-way play.

BACK: 11 Ruby Wingate – 1 Units (win) 2 Units (place)

R2 – 5:34pm – Cobram Trials This Thursday Pace – 2190m 

8 – Joeys Hangover

12 – Mynameisruby

5 – Noble Julia

13 – Playnice

R3 – 6:07pm – J & A Mazzetti Painting Trot – 1690m 

2 – Hilltop Hugh

3 – Fritsch

1 – Tiara Gail

10 – I Am Harro

Hilltop Hugh made a strong impression on debut for astute trainers Chris Lang and Sonia Maher, leading all the way after some sharp trial form. This assignment looks no tougher, and he’s well placed to go back-to-back. He’s a strong play.

BACK: 2 Hilltop Hugh – 5 Units (win)

R4 – 6:34pm – Cottrells Electrical Pace – 1690m 

8 – Adieu Mikennis

1 – Roam

6 – Illawong Danny

3 – Jacksboy

R5 – 7:01pm – Hygain Pace – 1690m 

4 – Lambro Mach

6 – Okanui Beach

9 – Mona Mia

2 – Sassiness

R6 – 7:35pm – Munro & Associates Pace – 1690m 

2 – Illawong Phoenix

7 – Silver Domino

3 – Our Mystery Bet

5 – Crazy On The Beach

R7 – 8:09pm – Willowood Farm Trot – 2190m 

8 – Watts Up The Hill

7 – Bullapark Beno

9 – Settle The Bill

3 – Starlight Red

Watts Up The Hill was an impressive debut winner despite a string of indifferent trials in both NSW and Victoria, suggesting the penny may have only just dropped. Kate Gath drove him conservatively to score, so the inside-back draw isn’t a concern, he looks suited coming with one run.

BACK: 8 Watts Up The Hill – 3 Units (win)

R8 – 8:43pm – Victorian Harness Racing Club Trot – 2190m 

6 – Silver Spoon

8 – Frankythefrenchman

3 – Kalarney Prince

5 – Faith Full

QUADDIE (Races 5-8)

4,6,9

2,7,3

7,8,9

3,5,6,7,8

$68 = 50%

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** 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 with a $100 bankroll 1 unit equals $10.

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