Geelong (VIC)
1 2 3
4 5 6 7 8
R3
Result
Hoyts Food Pace
1609m | Mobile Start | Pacers | 7:33pm
TRACK INFORMATION
Max 7 across front
Sprint lane
RACE CONDITIONS
NR 60 to 69. PBD/NR/L4$
RESTRICTIONS
No age restrictions
No sex restrictions
PRIZE MONEY
$10,000
 
 
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R3
8 - STEEL RULER
  • 8 Steel Ruler (SR1)
  • D: Jordan Leedham (C)
  • T: A A Herbertson
  • 3-1-7-3-0-8-5-5-2-3
6.5 6.5 7.5 8.0 7.5 8.0
$6.50 $6.50 $7.50 $8.00 $7.50 $8.00
RACE COMMENT
OVERVIEW: AMPHIJET (7) faces a negative swing in the barrier draw but he is racing in career best form and is worth thought again. He led throughout and scored comfortably in a mile of 1.53.4 at Geelong on December 12. STEEL RULER (8) settled three back on the inside and finished off well via the sprint lane when third behind AMPHIJET (7) last outing. He is awkwardly drawn on the inside of the second line but should be hitting the line strongly. PLATINUM JIVE (5) is rising in class on her latest performances but she was impressive at her latest victory, where she was caught wide early, restrained to a rearward position and rallied in the home straight. She looms as one of the leading chances again. FERRIGNO (4) possesses early speed and is racing consistently so he is not without a chance. EARLY SPEED: 4 (possible leader), 3,7 RATINGS: 7/ 5,8/ 4/ 2,3
TODAY'S STATISTICS
5-1-0-2
TRACK
5-1-0-2
DISTANCE
5-1-0-2
TRK / DIST
18-3-3-2
LAST SEASON
19-1-2-4
THIS SEASON
CAREER STATISTICS
12%
WIN S/RATE
44%
PLACE S/RATE
41-5-5-8
CAREER
$44,080
PRIZE MONEY
1609 - 2180
WIN RANGE
7
DAYS LAST RACE
Career Statistics
Stats Win % Place % Rank
Total 41-5-5-8 12% 44% 5
Distance 5-1-0-2 20% 60% 5
Dist Range 19-2-2-6 11% 53% 3
Track 5-1-0-2 20% 60% 2
Track / Dist 5-1-0-2 20% 60% 4
This Season 19-1-2-4 5% 37% 8
Last Season 18-3-3-2 17% 44% 4
1st up 0-0-0-0 0% 0% N/A
2nd up 0-0-0-0 0% 0% N/A
Career Best MR 1:55.8MS 7
Distance Best MR 1:55.8MS 7
Stable Stats
Stats Win % Place % Rank
Driver 12mth --- 0% 0% N/A
Jordan Leedham
Trainer 12mth --- 0% 0% N/A
A A Herbertson
Trained at: Lexton
Owners: K M (Keith) Parry
Breeder(s): B C Edward, V A Edward
Colours: Light Blue, Ballarat Pressings Logo, White Sleeves, Royal Blue Collar, Waistband & Cuffs
Age/Sex: 6 year old bay gelding
Breeding: Rock N Roll Heaven USA - Ultimate Cc NZ (Christian Cullen NZ)
National Rating: NR66
Gear Changes
Removed: ; Added:
RECENT FORM
RESULT DAY RACE DETAILS RESULT
3 of 10 12
GEELONG (Good) 12/12/2025, 1609m, 0W/15.0K stake 1:53.4 (55.8, 28.4)
Finished 3/10 btn 7.0m, $15000, James Herbertson (Sr1), $5.00
3 back on pegs at bell
1st AMPHIJET (Fr2)
2nd ASMILEANDAWINX (Fr1) 4.7m
3rd STEEL RULER (Sr1) 2.3m
2 of 9 1
STAWELL (Good) 30/11/2025, 2600m, 0W/15.0K stake 1:59.4 (57.7, 28.8)
Finished 2/9 btn 3.0m, $20000, James Herbertson (Sr1), $7.00
pre race swab, vets examination before race, behind leader at bell, used sprint lane, vets examination after race, no abnormalities rep.
1st SIR NIPPA (Fr1)
2nd STEEL RULER (Sr1) 3.0m
3rd TOORAM CEE CEE (Fr2) 2.3m
5 of 12 12
MELTON (Good) 29/11/2025, 1720m, 0W/15.0K stake 1:54.2 (56.5, 27.6)
Finished 5/12 btn 6.7m, $15000, James Herbertson (Sr1), $14.00
4 back on the pegs at bell, used sprint lane, vets examination after race
1st ATA RANGI (Fr5)
2nd AMPHIJET (Fr2) HFNK
3rd CELESTIAL ZODIAC (Fr4) 1.9m
5 of 12 7
MARYBRO (Good) 17/11/2025, 2190m, 0W/15.0K stake 1:55.8 (57.1, 29.2)
Finished 5/12 btn 12.9m, $8000, James Herbertson (Sr2), $8.00
4 back on the pegs at bell
1st BIG BOY MAL (Fr6)
2nd SIR NIPPA (Fr1) 2.1m
3rd PLATINUM JIVE NZ (Fr5) 9.7m
8 of 9 37
ARARAT (Fast) 10/11/2025, 2195m, 0W/15.0K stake 1:57.3 (58.5, 29.8)
Finished 8/9 btn 32.2m, $8000, Michael Bellman (Fr5), $26.00
3 wide early, worked forward, 1 out 1 back at bell
1st HEZ ALL ROCK (Fr6)
2nd PRIORITISE (Sr1) 1.4m
3rd TEST OF FIRE (Fr2) 7.3m
10 of 12 7
MELTON (Good) 04/10/2025, 1720m, NR 60 to 75. 1:53.5 (55.9, 27.9)
Finished 10/12 btn 17.2m, $15000, James Herbertson (Fr6), $31.00
gate speed, caught wide early , 1 out 2 back at bell, no clear run
1st SILVER PISTOL (Sr4)
2nd DHAULAGIRI NZ (Sr5) 5.1m
3rd STRAPPING RED (Fr1) 1.4m
3 of 12 8
MELTON (Good) 27/09/2025, 1720m, 0W/15.0K stake 1:53.1 (56.7, 28.8)
Finished 3/12 btn 9.1m, $15000, James Herbertson (Sr1), $18.00
pre race swab, 4 back on the pegs at bell, held up early, used sprint lane
1st GOLDEN TRIBE (Sr5)
2nd ILLUSTRIOUS NZ (Fr1) 7.4m
3rd STEEL RULER (Sr1) 1.8m
7 of 8 14
MELTON (Good) 19/09/2025, 2240m, NR 60 to 69. 1:58.8 (56.9, 28.4)
Finished 7/8 btn 13.5m, $10000, Jackie Barker (Fr6), $10.00
restrained after start, pulled hard, 4 back on the pegs at bell, held up, no clear run
1st IMA TERMINATOR (Fr4)
2nd EMILY VINCENT (Fr5) 5.1m
3rd TRIPLE ROCK SAINT NZ (Fr1) 1.4m
1 of 8 21
MELTON (Good) 05/09/2025, 1720m, NR 60 to 69. 1:55.8 (57.0, 28.5)
Finished 1/8 $10000, Jack Laugher (Fr1), $12.00
behind leader at bell, swabbed, inquiry adjourned
1st STEEL RULER (Fr1)
2nd LUVA SCRAP (Fr3) HD
3rd JETTER SON (Fr2) HD
3 of 10 N/A
GEELONG (Good) 15/08/2025, 1609m, NR 60 to 69. 1:56.8 (56.5, 27.0)
Finished 3/10 btn 3.5m, $10000, Ewa Justice (Fr1), $61.00
pulled hard, behind leader at bell, used sprint lane, trainer fined
1st GOLDEN SHOOZ (Fr2)
2nd OUR ROCKER (Sr1) 2.5m
3rd STEEL RULER (Fr1) NK