Shepparton (VIC)
1 2 3
4 5 6 7 8
R3
13h1m
Hygain Pace
1690m | Mobile Start | Pacers | 6:07pm
TRACK INFORMATION
Max 7 across front
Sprint lane
RACE CONDITIONS
NR 52 to 56. PBD/L5$
RESTRICTIONS
No age restrictions
No sex restrictions
PRIZE MONEY
$6,000
 
 
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R3
8 - FLIP A COIN
  • 8 Flip A Coin (SR1)
  • D: Liam Older (C)
  • T: D W Rudd
  • 5-x-6-3-2-1-1-7-4-2
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RACE COMMENT
OVERVIEW: THE GOLDEN HOOK (4) drops back sharply in class to a more suitable race here, taking on much better performed horses at Melton recently. His form prior was quite good in unsuitable set-ups, and last time he was in this type of grade he knocked up back-to-back wins. He has good early gate speed to race on pace over the short trip and may represent good value based on his numerical form. CO CAPTAIN (9) will no doubt be popular in the market, and based on what he did last preparation, deservedly so. However, he failed as an odds-on favourite first-up when he led and looked to have every chance. He’s a quality type and deserves another chance. OWEN THE SAINTS (10) got a deserved win after some solid performances this preparation. He’s got a strong finish on him, but from the poor draw he needs the tempo on. IM DUSTEE (5) won a more suitable race here last week, rewarded after some strong performances. This draw is a little sticky, but he deserves consideration. BACK: THE GOLDEN HOOK (4) – 2 units (win)
TODAY'S STATISTICS
18-2-6-3
TRACK
9-0-4-1
DISTANCE
7-0-4-1
TRK / DIST
16-1-3-2
LAST SEASON
13-2-3-2
THIS SEASON
4/10
OUR RANKING
CAREER STATISTICS
15%
WIN S/RATE
47%
PLACE S/RATE
34-5-6-5
CAREER
$28,040
PRIZE MONEY
N/A
WIN RANGE
7
DAYS LAST RACE
Career Statistics
Stats Win % Place % Rank
Total 34-5-6-5 15% 47% 3
Distance 9-0-4-1 0% 56% 6
Dist Range 19-2-4-3 11% 47% 6
Track 18-2-6-3 11% 61% 2
Track / Dist 7-0-4-1 0% 71% 2
This Season 13-2-3-2 15% 54% 3
Last Season 16-1-3-2 6% 38% 5
1st up 0-0-0-0 0% 0% N/A
2nd up 0-0-0-0 0% 0% N/A
Career Best MR 1:53.9MS 2
Distance Best MR 1:53.9MS 2
Stable Stats
Stats Win % Place % Rank
Driver 12mth --- 0% 0% N/A
Liam Older
Trainer 12mth --- 0% 0% N/A
D W Rudd
Trained at: Cobram
Owners: D W Rudd, H K Worcester
Breeder(s): D W Rudd, H K Worcester
Colours: Cerise, Five Silver Grey Stars, Silver Grey Sleeves With Cerise Stripe
Age/Sex: 4 year old bay gelding
Breeding: Warrawee Needy CA - Hope Riley NZ (Julius Caesar NZ)
National Rating: NR54
Gear Changes
Removed: ; Added:
RECENT FORM
RESULT DAY RACE DETAILS RESULT
2 of 7 11
SHEPPTN (Good) 16/06/2026, 1690m, NR 54 to 58. 1:56.0 (57.1, 28.6)
Finished 2/7 btn 1.7m, $7000, Liam Older (Fr7), $7.00
restrained after start, pulled hard, 1 out 2 back at bell
1st EVILEYE (Fr5)
2nd FLIP A COIN (Fr7) 1.7m
3rd DIRECT COMMAND NZ (Fr4) 1.4m
4 of 10 9
RIVERIN (Fast) 05/06/2026, 2270m, NR up to 52. 1:56.5 (59.2, 29.8)
Finished 4/10 btn 3.7m, $6936, Tasmyn Potter (Sr2), $3.30
800 metres, 1 out 3 back at bell
1st JANIE BLU (Fr1)
2nd ARENDELLE (Fr8) 2.5m
3rd THE TALK (Fr3) HFNK
7 of 12 12
BENDIGO (Rain Affected) 27/05/2026, 1650m, NR 52 to 56. 1:53.4 (56.4, 28.7)
Finished 7/12 btn 8.9m, $6000, Tasmyn Potter (Sr5), $14.00
3 wide early, 3 wide middle, worked forward, outside leader at bell
1st LINE DANCE (Fr4)
2nd LONGTAN VIPER (Sr3) 4.0m
3rd MISTER JIMARINGLE (Fr5) HD
1 of 10 7
RIVERIN (Fast) 15/05/2026, 1740m, NR up to 47. 1:53.9 (55.6, 27.8)
Finished 1/10 $6936, Tasmyn Potter (Fr3), $1.60
gate speed, worked forward, led, 800 metres, leader at bell, swabbed
1st FLIP A COIN (Fr3)
2nd DONNIE MAC (Sr1) 3.4m
3rd CORZAN DRAMA (Fr8) HFNK
1 of 10 10
RIVERIN (Fast) 08/05/2026, 2270m, NR up to 48. 1:56.9 (57.3, 28.0)
Finished 1/10 $6936, Tasmyn Potter (Fr5), $1.25
gate speed, 3 wide early, worked forward, led, 800 metres, leader at bell, swabbed
1st FLIP A COIN (Fr5)
2nd IM HARVEY SPECTER NZ (Fr4) 17.9m
3rd SOPHIES SCOOTER (Fr1) 1.3m
2 of 12 11
SHEPPTN (Good) 28/04/2026, 1690m, NR 40 to 46. 1:57.4 (58.4, 29.7)
Finished 2/12 btn 4.0m, $4000, Leigh Sutton (Sr6), $10.00
1 out 4 back at bell, sulky contacted
1st BETTORSWEETVICTORY (Sr1)
2nd FLIP A COIN (Sr6) 4.0m
3rd KRAKEY (Sr2) 2.7m
3 of 7 9
RIVERIN (Fast) 17/04/2026, 1740m, NR up to 48. 1:53.0 (55.8, 28.3)
Finished 3/7 btn 22.0m, $6936, Nathan Jack (Fr3), $9.50
galloped out, warning issued, 800 metres, 3 back on pegs at bell
1st WATERMAIN LADY (Fr1)
2nd SECRETS KEPT (Fr2) 20.1m
3rd FLIP A COIN (Fr3) 1.9m
6 of 7 64
BENDIGO (Good) 08/04/2026, 1650m, 2-3 WINS 1:51.9 (55.4, 28.5)
Finished 6/7 btn 18.6m, $6000, Leigh Sutton (Fr3), $101.00
out of position at start, driver cautioned score up, restrained after start, 1 out 2 back at bell
1st KEAYANG SWEETHEART (Fr2)
2nd WICKED CONFESSION (Sr1) 8.8m
3rd YA BOTTOM DOLLAR (Fr4) 1.4m
5 of 9 14
SHEPPTN (Good) 03/02/2026, 2190m, NR 47 to 52. 1:57.7 (58.5, 29.8)
Finished 5/9 btn 13.6m, $6000, Tasmyn Potter (Fr2), $8.50
gate speed, worked forward, led, leader at bell
1st WITH IN REASON (Sr2)
2nd KARUMA KEV (Sr1) 6.8m
3rd HEZAFLASHONE (Fr1) 2.9m
3 of 8 N/A
SHEPPTN (Good) 20/01/2026, 2190m, 0-3 WINS (NR50) 2:01.2 (57.2, 28.6)
Finished 3/8 btn 13.7m, $6000, Tasmyn Potter (Sr1), $4.20
1 out 1 back at bell
1st LADY OF HOPE (Fr5)
2nd BINALONG NIGHT (Fr3) 12.7m
3rd FLIP A COIN (Sr1) NK