Melton (VIC)
1 2 3 4 5
6 7 8 9
R5
15h20m
Nevele R Stud Free for All Pace
1720m | Mobile Start | Pacers | 7:05pm
TRACK INFORMATION
Max 7 across front
Sprint lane
RACE CONDITIONS
No NR. PBD/L4$
RESTRICTIONS
No age restrictions
No sex restrictions
PRIZE MONEY
$22,500
 
 
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R5
2 - DIAMOND ECLIPSE
  • 2 Diamond Eclipse (FR2)
  • D: James Herbertson
  • T: J G Newberry
  • 2-8-2-x-6-6-4-6-3-2
26.0 26.0 31.0 34.0
$26.00 $26.00 - $26.00 $31.00 $34.00
RACE COMMENT
ANALYSIS: HES FROM HEAVEN (4) was caught parked in a race dominated by star New South Wales pacer Hollywood Strip last time at Wagga when he faded for fifth, but his prior two runs were close-up third placings at Melton and Maryborough. Both were full of merit and he draws the most favourably of the “big guns” in this event which might mean he can work forward and find the fence. From there, he’d give this a real shake. MY ULTIMATE BARNEY (5) is a fast beginner who will likely press forward in a bid for the lead and would be a great chance if he assumed that role. He has been brave from outside the leader his last couple and is racing in good form. ULTIMATE VINNIE (8) blundered the start last time but his closing third to Oliver Dan prior to that, while CALEXICO (7) has caught the eye from back in the field his last couple, but will need luck from seven. Last-start Menangle winner JACKS ULTIMATE FURY (6) might be another of the early bidders for the front and would probably need to find that position to be a winning chance at this level. BACK: HES FROM HEAVEN (4) – 2 units (win)
TODAY'S STATISTICS
57-6-8-5
TRACK
28-2-6-2
DISTANCE
28-2-6-2
TRK / DIST
42-7-7-2
LAST SEASON
6-0-1-1
THIS SEASON
CAREER STATISTICS
13%
WIN S/RATE
37%
PLACE S/RATE
147-19-21-14
CAREER
$216,230
PRIZE MONEY
1200 - 2270
WIN RANGE
8
DAYS LAST RACE
Career Statistics
Stats Win % Place % Rank
Total 147-19-21-14 13% 37% 8
Distance 28-2-6-2 7% 36% 5
Dist Range 83-11-14-7 13% 39% 8
Track 57-6-8-5 11% 33% 6
Track / Dist 28-2-6-2 7% 36% 5
This Season 6-0-1-1 0% 33% 7
Last Season 42-7-7-2 17% 38% 7
1st up 0-0-0-0 0% 0% N/A
2nd up 0-0-0-0 0% 0% N/A
Career Best MR 1:52.2MS 4
Distance Best MR 1:52.2MS 4
Win distances: 1200m (1), 1670m (2), 1690m (1), 1720m (2), 1740m (5), 1770m (1), 2160m (1), 2190m (2), 2240m (3), 2270m (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 G Newberry, M J Newberry
Breeder(s): J G Newberry, M J Newberry
Colours: Green, Red Sash & Band
Age/Sex: 8 year old bay gelding
Breeding: Pet Rock USA - Diamond Cove NZ (Village Jasper USA)
National Rating: NR93
Gear Changes
Removed: ; Added:
RECENT FORM
RESULT DAY RACE DETAILS RESULT
2 of 8 6
RIVERIN (Fast) 19/06/2026, 1740m, NR 65 to 80. 1:53.4 (56.0, 27.7)
Finished 2/8 btn 4.8m, $11832, Matt Newberry (Sr1), $6.50
800 metres, 1 out 1 back at bell
1st DAY TWO (Fr6)
2nd DIAMOND ECLIPSE (Sr1) 4.8m
3rd MIKIBEQUICK (Fr2) 3.4m
3 of 8 8
MELTON (Good) 13/06/2026, 1720m, NR up to 105. 1:53.4 (55.4, 27.9)
Finished 3/8 btn 2.2m, $17500, James Herbertson (Fr2), $19.00
gate speed, 3 back on pegs at bell, used sprint lane
1st SWEET IDEAL (Fr3)
2nd PERUN NZ (Fr1) HFNK
3rd DIAMOND ECLIPSE (Fr2) 1.6m
6 of 6 7
RIVERIN (Fast) 05/06/2026, 1740m, NR up to 90. 1:54.5 (55.5, 27.0)
Finished 6/6 btn 11.7m, $11832, John Newberry (Fr6), $6.00
gate speed, outside leader throughout, 800 metres, outside leader at bell, last
1st JIMMY JAMES MAGUIRE NZ (Fr4)
2nd HAVEYOUCHECKEDIN (Fr5) HFHD
3rd KIMCANDO (Fr3) 4.4m
4 of 9 13
RIVERIN (Good) 29/05/2026, 1740m, No NR. 1:53.2 (55.0, 26.6)
Finished 4/9 btn 7.3m, $11832, John Newberry (Fr4), $41.00
800 metres, 1 out 1 back at bell
1st DANGEROUS (Fr7)
2nd GUNNA RELOAD (Fr2) 2.6m
3rd BAINBRIDGE (Fr3) 2.4m
6 of 10 8
MELTON (Good) 16/05/2026, 1720m, NR up to 105. 1:51.9 (56.9, 27.9)
Finished 6/10 btn 16.8m, $17500, James Herbertson (Fr6), $11.00
caught wide early , restrained to rear, 4 back on the pegs at bell
1st SWEET IDEAL (Fr3)
2nd SOAP AND BUBBLES (Fr1) NK
3rd OUR LUCIANO (Sr1) 11.7m
6 of 10 132
RIVERIN (Fast) 08/05/2026, 1740m, NR up to 90. 1:53.5 (55.7, 27.2)
Finished 6/10 btn 10.6m, $11832, Matt Newberry (Sr3), $23.00
3 wide early, worked forward, 800 metres, outside leader at bell
1st JACKS ULTIMATE FURY NZ (Sr2)
2nd JIMMY JAMES MAGUIRE NZ (Sr1) 3.0m
3rd VIN NUMBER (Fr2) 4.5m
2 of 5 7
MELTON (Good) 27/12/2025, 1720m, No NR. 1:50.8 (56.9, 27.8)
Finished 2/5 btn 7.6m, $22500, Matt Newberry (Fr5), $81.00
restrained after start, 4 back on the pegs at bell, held up early, used sprint lane, contacted sulky, withstood protest, driver fined
1st OPERATIVE LINE (Fr4)
2nd DIAMOND ECLIPSE (Fr5) 7.6m
3rd CODE BAILEY NZ (Fr3) 1.5m
8 of 10 6
MELTON (Good) 20/12/2025, 2240m, No NR. 1:52.8 (55.4, 27.6)
Finished 8/10 btn 36.0m, $22500, Michael Bellman (Fr2), $71.00
gate speed, led, surrendered lead early, 3 back on pegs at bell
1st BULLETPROOF BOY (Sr4)
2nd MACH DAN (Sr3) 2.8m
3rd DEE ROE (Fr4) 10.8m
2 of 12 8
GNBOWER (Good) 14/12/2025, 2630m, NR up to 95. 1:58.3 (59.1, 29.1)
Finished 2/12 btn 12.1m, $10000, James Herbertson (Sr5), $4.20
3 wide latter, three wide without cover at bell
1st CRIME WRITER (Fr2)
2nd DIAMOND ECLIPSE (Sr5) 1.3m
3rd HERAKLES (Fr4) NK
4 of 8 N/A
MELTON (Good) 06/12/2025, 1720m, NR up to 105. 1:52.1 (55.4, 27.9)
Finished 4/8 btn 6.0m, $17500, James Herbertson (Fr4), $6.50
gate speed, caught wide early , worked forward, 1 out 1 back at bell
1st RAKAJED NZ (Fr6)
2nd ROADMASTER (Fr3) HFNK
3rd YOUNG BLUEY (Fr5) 3.1m
...
LAST WIN
1 of 6 N/A
MELTON (Good) 01/11/2025, 2240m, NR 80 to 89. 1:54.2 (55.2, 27.8)
Finished 1/6 $17500, James Herbertson (Fr4), $4.40
gate speed, 1 out 1 back at bell, swabbed
1st DIAMOND ECLIPSE (Fr4)
2nd SMOKEN ACE NZ (Sr1) HFNK
3rd NO NOTTHEBUTTONS (Fr1) HD