Shepparton (VIC)
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R1
6h30m
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2190m | Mobile Start | Pacers | 5:32pm
TRACK INFORMATION
Max 7 across front
Sprint lane
RACE CONDITIONS
NR 50 to 55. PBD/NR
RESTRICTIONS
No age restrictions
No sex restrictions
PRIZE MONEY
$6,000
 
 
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R1
5 - SKYFALL BENCHMARK
  • 5 Skyfall Benchmark (FR5)
  • D: Ryan Sanderson (C)
  • T: S J O'Donoghue
  • 4-4-2-2-x-1-3-3-2-5
5.0 5.0 5.5 6.0
$5.00 $5.00 - $5.00 $5.50 $6.00
RACE COMMENT
OVERVIEW: THUNDERFIRE (9) looks as though he’s trending in the direction of a very smart horse. He’s building a good record, and his first-up victory was a dashing display where he won effortlessly. He gets a nice trailing draw off a good speed for him to unleash his strong sprint late. SKYFALL BENCHMARK (5) is a quick beginner, and whilst there’s no guarantee he’ll find the front, with a sit his form is good enough. STARZZZ DESTINY (11) hasn’t had much luck with barrier draws lately, but he continues to run well and can trail into it late. MUSSEL SHOALS (3) is a fast beginner and last-start winner leading all the way; he’s just slightly up in grade. BACK: THUNDERFIRE (9) – 4 units (win)
TODAY'S STATISTICS
9-2-1-4
TRACK
2-0-0-1
DISTANCE
2-0-0-1
TRK / DIST
14-2-3-2
LAST SEASON
4-0-1-2
THIS SEASON
4/13
OUR RANKING
CAREER STATISTICS
15%
WIN S/RATE
55%
PLACE S/RATE
53-8-10-11
CAREER
$77,546
PRIZE MONEY
1609 - 1730
WIN RANGE
30
DAYS LAST RACE
Career Statistics
Stats Win % Place % Rank
Total 53-8-10-11 15% 55% 4
Distance 2-0-0-1 0% 50% 6
Dist Range 12-0-3-2 0% 42% 11
Track 9-2-1-4 22% 78% 4
Track / Dist 2-0-0-1 0% 50% 6
This Season 4-0-1-2 0% 75% 6
Last Season 14-2-3-2 14% 50% 5
1st up 0-0-0-0 0% 0% N/A
2nd up 0-0-0-0 0% 0% N/A
Career Best MR 1:53.7MS 1
Distance Best MR N/A
Stable Stats
Stats Win % Place % Rank
Driver 12mth --- 0% 0% N/A
Ryan Sanderson
Trainer 12mth --- 0% 0% N/A
S J O'Donoghue
Trained at: Kialla
Owners: Dacar Newcastle Pty Ltd
Breeder(s): Dacar Newcastle Pty Ltd
Colours: Gold With Black Yoke & Braces & 3 Gold Stars, White Sleeves With 3 Gold Stars, Black Cuffs
Age/Sex: 7 year old bay gelding
Breeding: Captaintreacherous (US) - Freedom Dancer USA (Artiscape USA)
National Rating: NR53
Gear Changes
Removed: ; Added:
RECENT FORM
RESULT DAY RACE DETAILS RESULT
5 of 11 11
CHARLTN (Good) 15/03/2026, 1609m, NR up to 59. 1:56.0 (57.2, 28.3)
Finished 5/11 btn 7.7m, $12000, Ryan Sanderson (Fr5), $7.50
gate speed, 1 out 1 back at bell
1st OUR ART WORK (Fr2)
2nd CHEERS POVERTY (Fr3) 1.4m
3rd TELERN LOFTY (Sr2) 3.2m
2 of 5 29
BENDIGO (Good) 04/03/2026, 1650m, NR up to 59. 1:56.1 (55.2, 28.4)
Finished 2/5 btn 2.0m, $6000, Ryan Sanderson (Fr3), $1.85
pre race swab, gate speed, led, leader at bell
1st TELERN LOFTY (Fr4)
2nd SKYFALL BENCHMARK (Fr3) 2.0m
3rd KITSUNE (Fr5) 6.9m
3 of 12 17
SHEPPTN (Good) 03/02/2026, 2190m, NR 53 to 58. 1:58.6 (57.7, 28.8)
Finished 3/12 btn 5.7m, $6000, Ryan Sanderson (Fr5), $1.65
gate speed, worked forward, led, leader at bell, shifted out under pressure, driver cautioned - body outside sulky
1st INTERPRETATION (Fr1)
2nd ANIMADO (Sr1) 1.4m
3rd SKYFALL BENCHMARK (Fr5) 4.3m
3 of 12 20
SHEPPTN (Fast) 17/01/2026, 1690m, NR up to 55. 1:54.4 (57.3, 29.1)
Finished 3/12 btn 2.7m, $12000, Ryan Sanderson (Fr4), $2.20
pre race swab, gate speed, led, withstood challenge, leader at bell, driver fined unapproved whip use
1st INTRUSION (Sr3)
2nd LILSTREPO (Fr5) NK
3rd SKYFALL BENCHMARK (Fr4) 1.9m
1 of 8 82
COBRAM (Good) 28/12/2025, 1670m, NR up to 55. 1:54.3 (55.9, 28.5)
Finished 1/8 $6000, Ryan Sanderson (Fr2), $3.80
broke in score up, out of position at start, out of draw mobile starts, gate speed, worked forward, led, leader at bell, swabbed, driver cautioned - body outside sulky
1st SKYFALL BENCHMARK (Fr2)
2nd WITH IN REASON (Fr3) 9.1m
3rd RED SHORES (Fr5) HFHD
2 of 12 12
SHEPPTN (Good) 07/10/2025, 1690m, NR 46 to 50. 1:56.9 (58.5, 29.5)
Finished 2/12 btn 1.7m, $6000, Ryan Sanderson (Sr3), $1.90
3 wide middle, worked forward, three wide without cover at bell, dropped foot, no action taken
1st CHANGEOVER GIRL (Fr7)
2nd SKYFALL BENCHMARK (Sr3) 1.7m
3rd CRESCO THREEPEAT (Fr4) 4.6m
2 of 7 8
KILMORE (Good) 25/09/2025, 2180m, NR up to 50. 2:00.5 (58.0, 28.8)
Finished 2/7 btn 1.3m, $8000, Corey O'Donoghue (Fr6), $5.00
gate speed, led, leader at bell
1st ANIMADO (Fr4)
2nd SKYFALL BENCHMARK (Fr6) 1.3m
3rd WRITTEN IN SILK (Fr3) HFHD
4 of 10 7
BENDIGO (Good) 17/09/2025, 1650m, NR 50 to 55. 1:54.3 (57.2, 28.9)
Finished 4/10 btn 12.5m, $6000, Ryan Sanderson (Fr1), $5.00
gate speed, locked wheels, inconvenienced, 3 back on pegs at bell, held up early, used sprint lane
1st CEE CEE LOU (Sr4)
2nd MICHEN ROY (Fr3) 2.5m
3rd CHIRRIPO (Sr3) 5.0m
4 of 10 14
BENDIGO (Good) 10/09/2025, 2150m, NR 48 to 55. 1:58.4 (57.7, 29.1)
Finished 4/10 btn 14.6m, $6000, Ryan Sanderson (Fr4), $9.00
gate speed, 1 out 1 back at bell, held up early
1st CEE CEE LOU (Sr4)
2nd ZIEGFELD (Fr5) 3.6m
3rd ANIMADO (Fr1) 3.4m
8 of 11 N/A
BENDIGO (Good) 27/08/2025, 2150m, NR 45 to 51. 1:57.8 (57.5, 29.5)
Finished 8/11 btn 21.6m, $6000, Ryan Sanderson (Sr1), $6.00
4 back on the pegs at bell, tightened
1st KARUMA KEV (Sr2)
2nd MADAM REACTOR (Fr4) 4.1m
3rd THE BLAZINBOOTS (Fr2) HFHD