Shepparton (VIC)
1 2 3 4 5
6 7
R5
Kevin Abrahams Memorial Kyabram Trotters Cup
2190m | Standing Start | Trotters | 8:38pm
TRACK INFORMATION
Max 7 across front
Sprint lane
RACE CONDITIONS
No NR. PBD/NR
RESTRICTIONS
No age restrictions
No sex restrictions
PRIZE MONEY
$10,000
 
 
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R5
4 - ALFIE ALWAYS
  • 4 Alfie Always (20m FR2)
  • D: James Herbertson
  • T: D B Van Ryn
  • 1-1-7-9-2-9-6-7-3-0
9.0 9.0
$9.00 $9.00 - - - $9.00
RACE COMMENT
OVERVIEW: LET IT BE ME (6) is resuming since a tenth in the Super Series Final back in September 2024 but he has performed well at the trials and has the class to test this field. CHAMPAGNE CHARLEY (8) faces the tough handicap of 50m but he was very impressive in winning at Bendigo last week when resuming since June. He is a good beginner and boasts a strong standing start record so he is worth thought again. BENNIE AND THE JETS (7) won a standing start race at Shepparton prior to heading to South Australia for a shot at the Trotting Cup but failed to qualify for the Final after breaking stride in his heat. He has winning claims if he can step away safely. KENNYWOULD (5) is a former New South Wales trained trotter, which joins trainer Brent Lilley and must be kept safe. EARLY SPEED: 1 (likely early leader), 4 (20m), 8 (50m) RATINGS: 6,8/ 7/ 5/ 1,4
TODAY'S STATISTICS
7-2-0-2
TRACK
37-4-3-4
DISTANCE
5-1-0-2
TRK / DIST
40-4-2-3
LAST SEASON
17-3-3-1
THIS SEASON
4/8
OUR RANKING
CAREER STATISTICS
11%
WIN S/RATE
32%
PLACE S/RATE
142-15-16-14
CAREER
$92,040
PRIZE MONEY
1690 - 2190
WIN RANGE
7
DAYS LAST RACE
Career Statistics
Stats Win % Place % Rank
Total 142-15-16-14 11% 32% 3
Distance 37-4-3-4 11% 30% 3
Dist Range 118-12-14-14 10% 34% 3
Track 7-2-0-2 29% 57% 2
Track / Dist 5-1-0-2 20% 60% 3
This Season 17-3-3-1 18% 41% 3
Last Season 40-4-2-3 10% 23% 8
1st up 0-0-0-0 0% 0% N/A
2nd up 0-0-0-0 0% 0% N/A
Career Best MR TR1:59.6 2
Distance Best MR TR2:00.0 1
Standing Starts 53-8-3-7 15% 34% 3
Stable Stats
Stats Win % Place % Rank
Driver 12mth --- 0% 0% N/A
James Herbertson
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: Blinkers - Pull Up; Added: Bit - Headcheck, Blinkers - Dolly Vardon
RECENT FORM
RESULT DAY RACE DETAILS RESULT
10 of 10 15
BENDIGO (Good) 22/10/2025, 2150m, No NR. 2:03.4 (61.1, 31.6)
Finished 10/10 btn 145.7m, $6000, James Herbertson (10 Fr1), $4.40
inconvenienced, broke after start, no action taken, trailed field, tailed off at bell
1st CHAMPAGNE CHARLEY (30 Fr1)
2nd THE DARK THUNDER (20 Fr2) HFNK
3rd PIESRIDINGSHOTGUN (FT Fr3) 5.0m
3 of 8 15
SHEPPTN (Good) 07/10/2025, 2190m, No NR. 2:03.0 (62.0, 31.2)
Finished 3/8 btn 6.8m, $4000, James Herbertson (20 Fr3), $3.00
3 wide early, worked forward, led, leader at bell
1st BENNIE AND THE JETS NZ (30 Fr1)
2nd STARLIGHT RED (10 Fr1) 6.8m
3rd ALFIE ALWAYS (20 Fr3) SHFHD
7 of 11 18
MARYBRO (Good) 22/09/2025, 1690m, NR 48 to 55. 1:59.0 (59.8, 31.1)
Finished 7/11 btn 16.3m, $6000, Ellen Tormey (Fr3), $19.00
gate speed, worked forward, led, leader at bell
1st SCAR (Sr3)
2nd BULLAPARK BENO (Sr1) 1.5m
3rd HOLD THAT MAGIC (Sr2) 4.6m
6 of 8 8
BALARAT (Good) 04/09/2025, 2200m, NR up to 50. 2:02.9 (60.4, 29.9)
Finished 6/8 btn 25.6m, $8000, Louis Emerson (Sr2), $5.50
outside leader at bell
1st JESSICAS STORY (Fr2)
2nd FREMARKS PEGGY (Sr1) HFHD
3rd BEAUTIFUL SUNRISE (Fr6) 2.1m
9 of 9 9
BENDIGO (Good) 27/08/2025, 2150m, NR 50 to 55. 2:01.3 (58.1, 30.1)
Finished 9/9 btn 70.6m, $6000, Ellen Tormey (Fr2), $19.00
broke after start, no action taken, 5 back on the pegs at bell
1st ALDEBARAN SUE (Fr4)
2nd BUSLIN BRODY (Sr3) 5.0m
3rd BENNIE AND THE JETS NZ (Fr5) SHFHD
2 of 8 12
ARARAT (Good) 18/08/2025, 2165m, No NR. 2:06.7 (62.8, 31.8)
Finished 2/8 btn 8.5m, $6000, Ellen Tormey (20 Fr1), $4.00
worked forward, pulled hard, outside leader at bell
1st NIGHT WHISPERER (10 Fr1)
2nd ALFIE ALWAYS (20 Fr1) 8.5m
3rd CYCLONE KADABRAMELIA NZ (20 Fr2) HD
9 of 12 16
BENDIGO (Good) 06/08/2025, 1650m, NR 50 to 55. 1:58.9 (58.4, 29.2)
Finished 9/12 btn 21.6m, $6000, Jordan Leedham (Sr4), $41.00
1 out 3 back at bell
1st BULLAPARK BENO (Fr3)
2nd AMOUR MATERNAL (Sr2) 4.3m
3rd DONA AMALIA (Fr1) 1.3m
7 of 11 6
STAWELL (Heavy) 21/07/2025, 2180m, No NR. 2:07.6 (63.8, 31.9)
Finished 7/11 btn 40.1m, $6000, Ellen Tormey (10 Fr5), $5.00
worked forward, led, leader at bell, hung in under pressure, contact marker pegs, shifted out
1st ALDEBARAN ANTON (FT Fr3)
2nd NIGHT WHISPERER (FT Fr4) 5.8m
3rd SURPRISE TO ME (FT Fr2) 5.4m
1 of 8 8
SHEPPTN (Good) 15/07/2025, 2190m, No NR. 2:03.8 (61.4, 31.4)
Finished 1/8 $6000, Ellen Tormey (20 Fr2), $2.10
worked forward, led, pulled hard, leader at bell, swabbed
1st ALFIE ALWAYS (20 Fr2)
2nd STARLIGHT RED (20 Fr1) 1.1m
3rd IVAR (FT Fr1) 26.6m
1 of 12 N/A
CHARLTN (Good) 07/07/2025, 2100m, No NR. 2:03.2 (60.7, 30.9)
Finished 1/12 $6000, Ellen Tormey (20 Fr2), $4.40
worked forward, led, leader at bell
1st ALFIE ALWAYS (20 Fr2)
2nd NIGHT WHISPERER (20 Fr1) NK
3rd ROMANTIC NINA (30 Fr1) 7.8m