Melton (VIC)
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R2
13h43m
Irt Vicbred Voucher Mares Pace
1720m | Mobile Start | Pacers | 6:08pm
TRACK INFORMATION
Max 7 across front
Sprint lane
RACE CONDITIONS
NR up to 75. PBD/L4$
RESTRICTIONS
No age restrictions
Mares
PRIZE MONEY
$15,000
 
 
  Flucs Open Today Fluc -3 Fluc -2 Fluc -1 Win
R2
4 - KIA ORA BEAUTY
  • 4 Kia Ora Beauty (FR4)
  • D: James Herbertson
  • T: J G Newberry
  • 1-4-7-6-9-4-5-2-0-3
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RACE COMMENT
OVERVIEW: THE ART OF SUCCESS (9) and KEAYANG SWEETHEART (11) have battled it out a couple of times this campaign, with the head-to-head score sitting at 1-1. KEAYANG SWEETHEART (11) led and won first-up at Geelong in a tight finish over THE ART OF SUCCESS (9), who then finished second when the pair placed behind Morris Brown on Terang Cup night. Both have been impressive winning subsequent to that, but I’ve got a slight leaning to the Emma Stewart runner based off her gutsy effort in that first-up clash and from the slightly better draw. KEAYANG SWEETHEART (11) was super beating the handy Wicked Confession at Bendigo in slick time on April 8 and can certainly win, while possibly early leader KIA ORA BEAUTY (4) and MAAS BETTING AGAIN (8) head the other chances in a good little race for the mares over 1720m.
TODAY'S STATISTICS
21-1-1-1
TRACK
13-0-1-0
DISTANCE
13-0-1-0
TRK / DIST
25-4-2-2
LAST SEASON
11-1-1-1
THIS SEASON
CAREER STATISTICS
15%
WIN S/RATE
28%
PLACE S/RATE
113-17-6-9
CAREER
$118,684
PRIZE MONEY
1200 - 2210
WIN RANGE
7
DAYS LAST RACE
Career Statistics
Stats Win % Place % Rank
Total 113-17-6-9 15% 28% 11
Distance 13-0-1-0 0% 8% 7
Dist Range 67-11-4-4 16% 28% 10
Track 21-1-1-1 5% 14% 6
Track / Dist 13-0-1-0 0% 8% 6
This Season 11-1-1-1 9% 27% 11
Last Season 25-4-2-2 16% 32% 6
1st up 0-0-0-0 0% 0% N/A
2nd up 0-0-0-0 0% 0% N/A
Career Best MR 1:52.7MS 3
Distance Best MR 1:52.7MS 3
Stable Stats
Stats Win % Place % Rank
Driver 12mth --- 0% 0% N/A
James Herbertson
Trainer 12mth --- 0% 0% N/A
J G Newberry
Trained at: Mundoona
Owners: J L (Judith) Ferrie
Breeder(s): J L Ferrie
Colours: Black, White Circle With Black Fern, White Cuffs
Age/Sex: 8 year old bay mare
Breeding: Rock N Roll Heaven USA - Universal Alice NZ (Lake Hills Jeb USA)
National Rating: NR66
Gear Changes
Removed: ; Added:
RECENT FORM
RESULT DAY RACE DETAILS RESULT
3 of 12 14
BENDIGO (Good) 18/04/2026, 1650m, NR 58 to 66. 1:55.3 (57.1, 27.4)
Finished 3/12 btn 2.1m, $10000, James Herbertson (Sr1), $23.00
3 back on pegs at bell, held up early, used sprint lane
1st WILLOWS GIRL (Fr7)
2nd IM DOWNBYTHEBEACH NZ (Fr6) 1.7m
3rd KIA ORA BEAUTY (Sr1) HD
11 of 11 7
MELTON (Good) 04/04/2026, 1720m, NR 67 to 75. 1:55.6 (56.6, 27.9)
Finished 11/11 btn 39.8m, $15000, Matt Newberry (Fr1), $41.00
gate speed, behind leader at bell, Gave ground over concluding stages, contact marker pegs
1st REPELLING (Fr7)
2nd SOAP AND BUBBLES (Sr4) 2.7m
3rd THESTATESMAN (Sr1) HFNK
2 of 12 8
MELTON (Good) 28/03/2026, 1720m, NR80 (NMWL6M) 1:53.2 (56.9, 28.4)
Finished 2/12 btn NK, $10000, James Herbertson (Fr4), $6.50
gate speed, led, surrendered lead early, behind leader at bell
1st KOMODO (Sr4)
2nd KIA ORA BEAUTY (Fr4) NK
3rd IN AN IDEAL WORLD (Fr6) 2.9m
5 of 9 6
RIVERIN (Fast) 20/03/2026, 1740m, NR up to 65. 1:54.6 (55.1, 27.6)
Finished 5/9 btn 7.1m, $9792, Matt Newberry (Fr3), $6.50
vets examination before race, 800 metres, 4 back on the pegs at bell
1st OZZIE CORKA (Fr2)
2nd KEAYANG JIGSAW (Sr1) 3.2m
3rd MISTER SEASIDE (Fr8) 1.9m
4 of 8 8
MELTON (Good) 14/03/2026, 2240m, NR up to 80. 1:57.5 (57.3, 28.9)
Finished 4/8 btn 4.9m, $15000, Matt Newberry (Fr5), $61.00
restrained after start, 3 back on pegs at bell, held up early, used sprint lane, Promoted
1st LE BELLE BIJOUX (Sr1)
2nd DELIGHTFUL CHARM (Fr2) 1.3m
3rd JAZZY MELEA (Fr6) NK
9 of 9 7
RIVERIN (Fast) 06/03/2026, 1740m, NR up to 67. 1:54.4 (56.0, 27.3)
Finished 9/9 btn 9.0m, $9792, Matt Newberry (Sr2), $13.00
800 metres, 1 out 3 back at bell, last
1st WAVES OF CHANCE (Fr3)
2nd KIMCANDO (Fr6) 2.9m
3rd MISTER BLUECHIP (Fr2) 1.6m
6 of 10 13
RIVERIN (Fast) 27/02/2026, 1740m, NR up to 63. 1:51.5 (55.2, 28.3)
Finished 6/10 btn 13.6m, $9792, Matt Newberry (Sr1), $26.00
800 metres, 3 back on pegs at bell, held up early, used sprint lane
1st SPARKLING SEA (Sr2)
2nd NORMS LADY (Fr4) 8.4m
3rd OZZIE CORKA (Fr3) HD
7 of 8 12
MELTON (Good) 14/02/2026, 1200m, No NR. 0:00.0 (54.9, 27.3)
Finished 7/8 btn 36.8m, $30000, Matt Newberry (Fr2), $81.00
slowly out, 1 out 4 back at bell, hung in, locked wheels, warning issued
1st HI MANAMEISJEFF NZ (Fr8)
2nd METEOR MOTH (Fr5) HD
3rd GHOST OF TIME (Fr4) 1.9m
4 of 9 18
RIVERIN (Fast) 02/02/2026, 1740m, NR up to 63. 1:54.7 (55.8, 27.6)
Finished 4/9 btn 10.5m, $9792, Taylah Osmond (Fr8), $9.00
restrained after start, 800 metres, 1 out 4 back at bell
1st FASTING (Fr7)
2nd BUBBY TO BASE (Fr6) 3.9m
3rd KEAYANG JIGSAW (Fr2) 1.1m
1 of 10 N/A
KILMORE (Good) 15/01/2026, 1690m, NR 56 to 62. 1:57.6 (58.8, 29.9)
Finished 1/10 $7000, James Herbertson (Sr4), $6.00
1 out 4 back at bell
1st KIA ORA BEAUTY (Sr4)
2nd HITTHEROADJACK NZ (Sr2) 5.3m
3rd GALAXY LASS (Fr3) 1.3m