Melton (VIC)
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R8
16h16m
Happy 30th Birthday Jordie Pace
1720m | Mobile Start | Pacers | 9:15pm
TRACK INFORMATION
Max 7 across front
Sprint lane
RACE CONDITIONS
NR 60 to 69. RBD
RESTRICTIONS
No age restrictions
No sex restrictions
PRIZE MONEY
$10,000
 
 
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R8
9 - KIA ORA BEAUTY
  • 9 Kia Ora Beauty (SR1)
  • D: James Herbertson
  • T: J G Newberry
  • 1-4-7-6-9-4-5-2-0-3
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RACE COMMENT
OVERVIEW: LAMBRO MACH (5) had been banging on the door to win a race and did so in grand style last Friday at Melton when he led, kicked strongly and scored by a good margin. He was bought for a decent price tag and while a little slow to get going at the Andy Gath barn, he’s finally starting to live up to his early hype. Last-start metro winner ISOLATION (7) is airborne for Patrick Tomkinson and looks a great chance despite the bad draw. Last weekend, he was involved in a sharp early lead time but still sprinted powerfully to beat a handy one in Lougle. KIA ORA BEAUTY (9) is going well and will be charging late, while JACKKA CONNOR (1) draws well and should be thereabouts in this grade. BACK: LAMBRO MACH (5) – 1 unit (win)
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
14
DAYS LAST RACE
Career Statistics
Stats Win % Place % Rank
Total 113-17-6-9 15% 28% 6
Distance 13-0-1-0 0% 8% 7
Dist Range 67-11-4-4 16% 28% 6
Track 21-1-1-1 5% 14% 7
Track / Dist 13-0-1-0 0% 8% 7
This Season 11-1-1-1 9% 27% 6
Last Season 25-4-2-2 16% 32% 5
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 1
Distance Best MR 1:52.7MS 1
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