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R5 | Palmerbet Pace 1710m | Mobile Start | Pacers | 8:43pm |
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RACE COMMENT
OVERVIEW: ULTIMATE VINNIE (8) is a very smart horse who is well placed here. Last start at Terang, he raced wide in a race run near track-record time. It was a super run. He’s been unlucky at Free For All level, and from barrier eight he should stay out of trouble here. IMA TERMINATOR (7) is a smart horse at his best and has had some really tough runs recently, including in the breeze. He may need to make his own luck again here, but he has the ability. DONMARO (5) is a smart ex-New Zealand performer who probably hasn’t shown his best since moving to Australia earlier this year. He has had a few issues in his starts here but is first-up after a short break and trialled impressively at Melton last week. KING SAINT (6) was brave last start in the breeze at Shepparton. He’s a versatile horse who can make his own luck. From barrier one, STEEL THE MOMENT (1) should get a good trip here.
4-1-0-0
TRACK
2-1-0-0
DISTANCE
2-1-0-0
TRK / DIST
23-3-4-1
LAST SEASON
2-0-0-0
THIS SEASON
3/8
OUR RANKING
18%
WIN S/RATE
41%
PLACE S/RATE
34-6-6-2
CAREER
$35,790
PRIZE MONEY
N/A
WIN RANGE
81
DAYS LAST RACE
| Career Statistics | ||||
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| Stats | Win % | Place % | Rank | |
| Total | 34-6-6-2 | 18% | 41% | 3 |
| Distance | 2-1-0-0 | 50% | 50% | 3 |
| Dist Range | 21-2-4-1 | 10% | 33% | 7 |
| Track | 4-1-0-0 | 25% | 25% | 5 |
| Track / Dist | 2-1-0-0 | 50% | 50% | 3 |
| This Season | 2-0-0-0 | 0% | 0% | N/A |
| Last Season | 23-3-4-1 | 13% | 35% | 5 |
| 1st up | 0-0-0-0 | 0% | 0% | N/A |
| 2nd up | 0-0-0-0 | 0% | 0% | N/A |
| Career Best MR | 1:55.1MS | 6 | ||
| Distance Best MR | 1:55.1MS | 6 | ||
| Stable Stats | ||||
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| Stats | Win % | Place % | Rank | |
| Driver 12mth | --- | 0% | 0% | N/A |
| Ewa Justice | ||||
| Trainer 12mth | --- | 0% | 0% | N/A |
| A A Herbertson | ||||
| Trained at: | Lexton | |||
| Owners: | K M (Keith) Parry | |||
| Breeder(s): | Yirribee Pacing Stud (Woodhouse) | |||
| Colours: | Light Blue, Ballarat Pressings Logo, White Sleeves, Royal Blue Collar, Waistband & Cuffs | |||
| Age/Sex: | 6 year old brown/black gelding | |||
| Breeding: | Fear the Dragon (US) - Very Chic NZ (Badlands Hanover USA) | |||
| National Rating: | NR61 | |||
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RECENT FORM
| RESULT | DAY | RACE DETAILS | RESULT |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10 of 10 | 14 | MELTON(Good)18/07/2026, 1720m, NR 58 to 66. 1:53.5 (55.6, 27.7) Finished 10/10btn 57.3m, $10000, Michael Bellman (Fr6), $81.00 pre race swab, restrained after start, caught wide early , restrained to rear, 1 out 4 back at bell, 3 wide late with trail, tired latter stages, warning issued, vets examination after race, endoscopic exam, condition reported, stood down 1 trial, stood | 1stMAAS BETTING AGAIN (Fr4) 2ndSEASIDE BOY (Sr4) 1.1m 3rdKATUNGA EXPRESS (Fr5) 11.5m |
| 9 of 9 | 185 | MELTON(Good)04/07/2026, 1720m, 0W/15.0K stake 1:52.3 (55.7, 27.8) Finished 9/9btn 18.6m, $15000, Jordan Leedham (Fr4), $101.00 restrained after start, 4 back on the pegs at bell | 1stLE CARDINAL (Fr3) 2ndROYAL APPOINTMENT (Fr1) 7.1m 3rdMOST EXCITING (Fr7) HD |
| 7 of 8 | 12 | MELTON(Good)31/12/2025, 2240m, 0W/15.0K stake 1:56.2 (57.1, 28.3) Finished 7/8btn 31.6m, $8000, Ryan Sanderson (Fr3), $4.60 1 out 2 back at bell, vets examination after race, endoscopic exam, condition reported, stood down 28 days, stood down vet certificate, stood down 1 trial, run queried, trainer cautioned tactics | 1stMY LITTLE BO (Fr1) 2ndSTEEL RULER (Sr1) HD 3rdPOPCORNFRIDAY (Fr6) 16.4m |
| 2 of 8 | 12 | GEELONG(Good)19/12/2025, 1609m, NR 55 to 60. 1:56.0 (55.7, 27.7) Finished 2/8btn 4.7m, $7000, Ewa Justice (Fr6), $3.20 restrained after start, 1 out 3 back at bell | 1stRUBY WINGATE (Fr5) 2ndSTEEL THE MOMENT (Fr6) 4.7m 3rdOOH AH LISTAH (Fr2) 1.9m |
| 2 of 11 | 13 | HORSHAM(Good)07/12/2025, 1700m, NR 56 to 64. 1:55.5 (57.5, 28.4) Finished 2/11btn 4.9m, $8000, James Herbertson (Fr7), $4.00 restrained after start, 1 out 5 back at bell, 3 wide late with trail | 1stBROWNIESATMIDNIGHT (Sr3) 2ndSTEEL THE MOMENT (Fr7) 4.9m 3rdEASTBRO CHRISSY (Fr6) 9.7m |
| 1 of 7 | 24 | HORSHAM(Good)24/11/2025, 1700m, NR 55 to 64. 1:55.1 (56.2, 27.4) Finished 1/7 $7000, James Herbertson (Fr6), $2.70 restrained after start, 1 out 3 back at bell, used sprint lane, swabbed | 1stSTEEL THE MOMENT (Fr6) 2ndROCKNROLL WILLOW (Fr3) NK 3rdIMAGINATION ORO (Fr4) SHFHD |
| 3 of 7 | 7 | SWANHIL(Good)31/10/2025, 1750m, NR up to 80. 1:53.3 (56.2, 28.1) Finished 3/7btn 2.7m, $8000, James Herbertson (Fr1), $5.00 gate speed, behind leader at bell, held up early, used sprint lane | 1stHES ALL TORQUE (Fr7) 2ndHOORAH PHILTRA (Fr3) 1.7m 3rdSTEEL THE MOMENT (Fr1) NK |
| 4 of 8 | 11 | MELTON(Good)24/10/2025, 1720m, NR 56 to 64. 1:52.1 (55.0, 27.4) Finished 4/8btn 18.2m, $7000, Ewa Justice (Sr1), $26.00 3 back on pegs at bell, drver caution unapproved gear activation | 1stVINEY (Fr4) 2ndNEW SHUFFLE (Fr5) 9.3m 3rdALWAYS THE SHOWMAN (Fr7) 7.3m |
| 2 of 9 | 10 | MARYBRO(Good)13/10/2025, 1690m, NR 56 to 64. 1:55.4 (56.8, 28.3) Finished 2/9btn 1.2m, $7000, James Herbertson (Fr5), $2.25 gate speed, worked forward, 1 out 1 back at bell | 1stKOMODO (Sr1) 2ndSTEEL THE MOMENT (Fr5) 1.2m 3rdMAJOR BERT (Fr1) SHFHD |
| r of 8 | N/A | MELTON(Good)03/10/2025, 1720m, NR 51 to 59. 1:54.7 (56.6, 28.5) Finished r/8btn , $6000, James Herbertson (Fr7), $13.00 Contacted own sulky with hindlegs, flat tyre, no action taken, pulled up | 1stALIFETIMEFORLIVING (Fr1) 2ndPET KITTY (Sr1) 4.9m 3rdOLLIES THE BOSS (Fr4) 1.7m |