Ryan Phelan has done the form for tonight's 9-race program from Shepparton harness. 

R1 – 4:55pm – Munro & Associates Conveyancing Pace (1st Heat) - 1690m

5 – Sir Sonny Maguire

8 – McWizard

11 – Cee Cee Lou

6 – Aliza Hill

R2 – 5:27pm – Cottrells Electrical Pace – 2190m 

3 – Illustrious

8 – Byrneside Boom

1 – Bee Gee Cee

10 – Animado

Illustrious doesn’t bring standout numerical form, but there have been signs he's close to a breakthrough. He’s had market support at each of his past four starts and hasn’t had much go his way, last time breaking in the run but still hitting the line well. Has the gate speed to race forward and looks a genuine improver.

BACK: 3 Illustrious – 1.5 Units (win)

R3 – 6:06pm – Neatline Homes Pace – 1690m 

4 – Valiente

8 – Wattlebank Arnie

2 – Tooram Cee Cee

10 – New Yorker

Valiente gains a key driver change with James Herbertson taking the reins - his return from overseas has seen him in elite touch. He has a strong record with this horse, who comes off a confidence-boosting win at Charlton in easier grade. Maps well and should be in the finish.

BACK: 4 Valiente – 1.5 Units (win)

R4 – 6:34pm – Abby & Abbey SHRC Facebook Maiden Trot – 2190m 

3 – Voldagha

5 – Mi Bow

2 – Bumper Service

4 – Little Miss Valley

R5 – 7:04pm – Thank You Dave Bartley Pace – 1690m 

5 – Jilliby Illusion

8 – Texan Branach

1 – Stay Alpha

7 – A lot Like Pendles

R6 – 7:36pm – Shepparton Trials This Thursday Pace – 2190m 

8 – Flip A Coin

5 – Altatude

7 – Fulloffight

2 – Mister Boombastik

R7 – 8:09pm – Wednesday Wager Trot – 2190m 

5 – Silver Spoon

8 – Whats The Tea

3 – Faith Full

7 – Against The Bridle

R8 – 8:44pm – Pacing Stockfeeds & Livestock New Sponsor SHRC Trot – 2190m 

8 – Ox Knox

3 – Van Doren

4 – Betsy Anne

2 – Abbie

Ox Knox also benefits from the Herbertson booking - he’s driven two of the gelding’s three career wins. A return to the middle-distance suits, with most recent runs coming over unsuitable miles. Expect sharp improvement here in a more favourable scenario.

BACK: 8 Ox Knox – 3 Units (win)

R9 – 9:20pm – Echuca Race Next Tuesday 2yo Pace – 1690m 

5 – Ride The Highs

6 – Usyk

7 – Mister Seaside

4 – Im Big Business

Ride The Highs is a promising 2YO filly who ran a brave second to the talented Degarmea Teale in the recent APG Final. Freshened since and drawn to take control over the sprint trip, she’s well placed to return a winner. Strong winning chance.

BACK: 5 Ride The Highs – 4 Units (win)

QUADDIE (Races 5-8)

1,3,5,7,8

2,5,7,8

3,5,8

3,8

$60 = 50%

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