Shepparton (VIC)
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R7
Willowood Farm Trot
2190m | Mobile Start | Trotters | 8:09pm
TRACK INFORMATION
Max 7 across front
Sprint lane
RACE CONDITIONS
NR 46 to 53. PBD/NR/L4$
RESTRICTIONS
No age restrictions
No sex restrictions
PRIZE MONEY
$6,000
 
 
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R7
4 - ALFIE ALWAYS
  • 4 Alfie Always (FR4)
  • D: Ellen Tormey
  • T: D B Van Ryn
  • 4-6-7-x-1-0-2-5-2-4
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RACE COMMENT
OVERVIEW: BULLAPARK BENO (7) continues to race in good form and deserves to break through for a win. He worked hard when third at Bendigo two starts ago then followed with a third behind the smart trotter Alrighty. He is versatile and should go well despite the wide draw. WATTS UP THE HILL (8) won easily at his debut after he sprinted quickly from midfield. He is stepping up in class and is poorly drawn but he is a quality horse and is worth thought again. STARLIGHT RED (3) tried to sustain a long run out three horses wide from the 700m when a game second behind Van Doren at Shepparton last outing. She is racing in peak form and looms as one of the leading chances again. ALFIE ALWAYS (4) is a fast beginner and performs best when he is able to lead. He commenced from the handicap of 20m and worked hard to find the lead when fourth behind Prohibited Bid last outing. He switches to the mobile conditions now and is worth an investment. EARLY SPEED: 3 (possible leader), 2,4,7 RATINGS: 7,8/ 3/ 4/ 2,9
TODAY'S STATISTICS
4-1-0-1
TRACK
34-3-3-3
DISTANCE
2-0-0-1
TRK / DIST
40-4-2-3
LAST SEASON
6-1-2-0
THIS SEASON
CAREER STATISTICS
10%
WIN S/RATE
31%
PLACE S/RATE
131-13-15-13
CAREER
$83,085
PRIZE MONEY
N/A
WIN RANGE
20
DAYS LAST RACE
Career Statistics
Stats Win % Place % Rank
Total 131-13-15-13 10% 31% 6
Distance 34-3-3-3 9% 26% 3
Dist Range 109-10-13-13 9% 33% 6
Track 4-1-0-1 25% 50% 2
Track / Dist 2-0-0-1 0% 50% 4
This Season 6-1-2-0 17% 50% 5
Last Season 40-4-2-3 10% 23% 6
1st up 0-0-0-0 0% 0% N/A
2nd up 0-0-0-0 0% 0% N/A
Career Best MR TR1:59.6MS 4
Distance Best MR TR2:00.0MS 1
Stable Stats
Stats Win % Place % Rank
Driver 12mth --- 0% 0% N/A
Ellen Tormey
Trainer 12mth --- 0% 0% N/A
D B Van Ryn
Trained at: Marong
Owners: K L (Kristy) Van Ryn
Breeder(s): R W Cross, J Cross
Colours: Dark Green, White Yoke & Braces, Black Collar & Diamonds
Age/Sex: 6 year old bay gelding
Breeding: Yankee Spider USA - Ima Thrill Seeker NZ (Sundon USA)
National Rating: NR47
Gear Changes
Removed: ; Added:
RECENT FORM
RESULT DAY RACE DETAILS RESULT
4 of 9 28
MARYBRO (Good) 04/06/2025, 2190m, No NR. 2:04.5 (61.8, 32.0)
Finished 4/9 btn 1.6m, $4000, Ellen Tormey (20 Fr2), $3.50
pulled hard, 3 wide middle, worked forward, led
1st PROHIBITED BID NZ (30 Fr1)
2nd TOUCHANDGO (10 Fr1) HFNK
3rd SINGARA TED (20 Fr3) HFHD
2 of 12 8
MARYBRO (Good) 07/05/2025, 1690m, NR 44 to 49. 1:59.7 (59.5, 30.6)
Finished 2/12 btn 2.7m, $4000, James Herbertson (Fr4), $1.75
3 wide early, worked forward, 1 out 1 back at bell
1st MIELICKI (Sr3)
2nd ALFIE ALWAYS (Fr4) 2.7m
3rd MIDNITE MUSCLE (Fr1) 5.1m
5 of 10 9
SHEPPTN (Good) 29/04/2025, 1690m, NR up to 50. 2:00.6 (61.1, 30.9)
Finished 5/10 btn 8.6m, $6000, Ellen Tormey (Sr3), $3.60
1 out 2 back at bell
1st ABBIE (Fr4)
2nd STARLIGHT RED (Fr2) 1.2m
3rd MIDNITE MUSCLE (Fr7) 3.4m
2 of 9 11
ECHUCA (Good) 20/04/2025, 2130m, No NR. 2:02.9 (60.8, 31.2)
Finished 2/9 btn 2.2m, $6000, Scott Rains (10 Fr4), $7.00
3 back on pegs at bell
1st CHAMPAGNE CHARLEY (20 Fr2)
2nd ALFIE ALWAYS (10 Fr4) 2.2m
3rd STARLIGHT RED (10 Fr1) HD
11 of 11 9
BENDIGO (Good) 09/04/2025, 1650m, NR 46 to 53. 1:58.8 (58.5, 29.0)
Finished 11/11 btn 66.1m, $6000, James Herbertson (Fr3), $1.80
broke after start, out of draw mobile starts, galloped excessively, trailed field, tailed off at bell, stood down 1 trial
1st EZRA KAI (Fr5)
2nd BOUTIKA (Sr3) 4.9m
3rd JESSICAS STORY (Fr1) HFNK
1 of 7 90
MARYBRO (Good) 31/03/2025, 2190m, NR 45 to 50. 2:00.0 (59.5, 30.8)
Finished 1/7 $4000, James Herbertson (Fr5), $3.20
gate speed, led, leader at bell
1st ALFIE ALWAYS (Fr5)
2nd AT THE DISTANCE (Fr2) 7.8m
3rd MIDNITE MUSCLE (Fr3) 12.2m
7 of 9 4
MELTON (Good) 31/12/2024, 1720m, NR up to 49. 1:59.0 (60.0, 30.0)
Finished 7/9 btn 17.4m, $8000, Ryan Backhouse (Fr5), $5.50
pre race swab, broke after start, no action taken, 1 out 4 back at bell
1st MAJESTIC GA GA (Sr3)
2nd LOTS OF CHANGE (Sr4) 1.3m
3rd JESSICAS STORY (Fr2) 2.0m
6 of 9 9
MELTON (Good) 27/12/2024, 1720m, NR up to 49. 1:59.6 (59.7, 29.1)
Finished 6/9 btn 10.4m, $4500, Ellen Tormey (Sr1), $7.00
pulled hard in score-up, 3 back on pegs at bell
1st CHRISTMAS BABE NZ (Fr2)
2nd JESSICAS STORY (Fr3) 1.5m
3rd AGAINST THE BRIDLE (Fr1) 2.6m
4 of 10 8
CHARLTN (Good) 18/12/2024, 2100m, No NR. 2:05.5 (61.0, 31.1)
Finished 4/10 btn 4.2m, $4500, Ryan Sanderson (20 Fr1), $2.30
1 out 1 back at bell
1st VAN DOREN (10 Fr1)
2nd UNSPOKEN LOVE (FT Fr3) HFHD
3rd POPPY POPSTAR (20 Fr4) 3.4m
1 of 9 N/A
SHEPPTN (Good) 10/12/2024, 1690m, NR up to 49. 2:00.1 (60.5, 30.9)
Finished 1/9 $4500, Ellen Tormey (Sr3), $2.90
pre race swab, pulled hard, 3 wide middle, worked forward, led, leader at bell, swabbed
1st ALFIE ALWAYS (Sr3)
2nd NIGHT SKY (Fr2) 5.1m
3rd KALARNEY PRINCE (Sr1) 1.2m