Shepparton (VIC)
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R3
15h59m
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1690m | Mobile Start | Pacers | 6:31pm
TRACK INFORMATION
Max 7 across front
Sprint lane
RACE CONDITIONS
NR 57 to 67. RBD
RESTRICTIONS
No age restrictions
No sex restrictions
PRIZE MONEY
$7,000
 
 
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R3
8 - KIA ORA BEAUTY
  • 8 Kia Ora Beauty (SR1)
  • D: Tasmyn Potter (C)
  • T: J G Newberry
  • 6-9-4-5-2-0-3-7-9-6
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RACE COMMENT
OVERVIEW: HITCH TO HIS STAR (3) has been terrific in two runs back from a spell, placed on both occasions, and now gains the advantage of a favourable draw. He can show enough gate speed to map well and with added fitness his closing figures suggest he can prove too strong late. SEA FURY (5) has been flying since arriving in Victoria for the new stable. He was heavily supported at Melton last start when able to lead before just finding one better. He’s likely to press forward again, although whether he crosses is the key question. EYE SEE PHILTRA (2) is another front-row runner expected to be driven aggressively. He led throughout four starts ago at Echuca and has since been freshened. YAPPER (1) ran well first-up against quality opposition, and this draw should allow him an economical trip. BACK: HITCH TO HIS STAR (3) – 2 units (win)
TODAY'S STATISTICS
15-4-1-1
TRACK
18-6-0-1
DISTANCE
10-2-0-1
TRK / DIST
25-4-2-2
LAST SEASON
14-1-1-1
THIS SEASON
CAREER STATISTICS
15%
WIN S/RATE
28%
PLACE S/RATE
116-17-6-9
CAREER
$119,376
PRIZE MONEY
N/A
WIN RANGE
3
DAYS LAST RACE
Career Statistics
Stats Win % Place % Rank
Total 116-17-6-9 15% 28% 9
Distance 18-6-0-1 33% 39% 5
Dist Range 70-11-4-4 16% 27% 8
Track 15-4-1-1 27% 40% 5
Track / Dist 10-2-0-1 20% 30% 5
This Season 14-1-1-1 7% 21% 5
Last Season 25-4-2-2 16% 32% 4
1st up 0-0-0-0 0% 0% N/A
2nd up 0-0-0-0 0% 0% N/A
Career Best MR 1:52.7MS 1
Distance Best MR 1:52.7MS 1
Stable Stats
Stats Win % Place % Rank
Driver 12mth --- 0% 0% N/A
Tasmyn Potter
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: NR63
Gear Changes
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RECENT FORM
RESULT DAY RACE DETAILS RESULT
6 of 8 8
MELTON (Good) 16/05/2026, 1720m, NR up to 75. 1:53.3 (56.9, 28.2)
Finished 6/8 btn 40.1m, $15000, James Herbertson (Fr4), $15.00
pre race swab, 3 wide early, worked forward, 1 out 1 back at bell, inconvenienced
1st THE ART OF SUCCESS (Sr1)
2nd OUR ULTIMATE GRACY NZ (Fr2) 12.9m
3rd TIZZY LIZZIE (Sr2) HD
9 of 9 6
RIVERIN (Fast) 08/05/2026, 1740m, NR up to 63. 1:53.5 (56.0, 28.1)
Finished 9/9 btn 23.3m, $9792, Matt Newberry (Fr4), $15.00
caught wide early , hung in, restrained early stages, 800 metres, 5 back on the pegs at bell, last
1st ASTRAL STRIDE (Sr2)
2nd SNAP SHOT NZ (Fr1) 1.7m
3rd TIZZY LIZZIE (Fr6) SHFHD
7 of 7 14
MELTON (Good) 02/05/2026, 1720m, NR 60 to 69. 1:56.1 (57.0, 28.1)
Finished 7/7 btn 6.2m, $10000, James Herbertson (Sr1), $7.00
4 back on the pegs at bell, held up late
1st THE STEEL DRAGON (Fr5)
2nd JACCKA CONNOR NZ (Fr1) 1.5m
3rd SCHERGER THAT (Fr2) HFHD
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
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LAST WIN
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