Greyhound Racing - Australia & New Zealand
Shepparton News
Shepparton · Thursday 23 July 2026 · Race 9 · 390
Fat Tony’s AI picks
1. 6. Cucuzza
Fat Tony says: back Cucuzza — market's right, sharp recent work and looks set to pounce.
2. 8. Oriental Luna
Fat Tony says: veteran placer at Shepparton — will lob handy and finish hard for the minors.
3. 2. Billy Boy Reuben
Fat Tony says: don’t sleep on the improver — strong run late when he gets room.
4. 7. Market Rose
Fat Tony says: front-runner intent — can lead early but may give it up late.
5. 4. Petey Bale
Fat Tony says: roughie with a chance — if he finds the wheels, he’ll grind into the placings.
Runners and racing form
| No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey / driver | Trainer | Win odds |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Deanna Keeping | 1 | — | Paula Boots | 23 |
| 2 | Billy Boy Reuben | 2 | — | James Shaw | 3.3 |
| 3 | Whirlwind Niseko | 3 | — | Barbara Phillis Watson | 61 |
| 4 | Petey Bale | 4 | — | Nikita Harris | 31 |
| 5 | Vacant Box | 5 | — | No Trainer | — |
| 6 | Cucuzza | 6 | — | Louie Bicchieri | 2.5 |
| 7 | Market Rose | 7 | — | Darren Burkett | 3.8 |
| 8 | Oriental Luna | 8 | — | Arron Rocke | 4.6 |
Race preview
ORIENTAL LUNA (8) stalked the lead from the inside draw before finishing third last start (23.32) at this track in Mix 6/7 over 390m. Remains without a win from the draw but has been in the placings two times from three attempts. Must come into calculations. MARKET ROSE (7) produced a moderate performance last time when seventh at this track over 390m behind Dundee Rex (23.18) in a Rank Limit - Grade 7. Can measure up this time. BILLY BOY REUBEN (2) turned spotting a big start finishing sixth (23.06) last time in a Rank Limit - Grade 7 at this track. Likely to play a prominent role. WHIRLWIND NISEKO (3) will give backers a sight.