Shepparton (VIC)
1 2 3
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R3
Hunter Rural Pace
1690m | Mobile Start | Pacers | 7:00pm
TRACK INFORMATION
Max 7 across front
Sprint lane
RACE CONDITIONS
NR 40 to 49. PBD/NR/L4$
RESTRICTIONS
No age restrictions
No sex restrictions
PRIZE MONEY
$4,500
 
 
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R3
7 - TOPHUT JOHNY
  • 7 Tophut Johny (FR6)
  • D: Chris Alford
  • T: R A Graham
  • 7-2-4-5-5-2-3-9-6-2
12.0 12.0 17.0 20.0 21.0 26.0
$12.00 $12.00 $17.00 $20.00 $21.00 $26.00
RACE COMMENT
OVERVIEW: BETTER SAINT (11) pushed around the field mid-race to park without cover and went down fighting when a game third behind Arraps at Shepparton last outing. He endured a similar hard run when he scored at Shepparton on September 17 and he should be competitive again. EPIC ORION (9) will appreciate a drop back in class on his latest performances and should improve on his numerical form. He has had four starts since returning from a Queensland campaign and has won three races at Shepparton previously. CRESCO THREEPEAT (10) pushed forward to race without cover and was very strong at the finish when he got up to win at Albury last week. This race is no harder and he is worth thought again. The emergency FINAL BOW (1) is perfectly drawn and has claims now that she has gained a start. Other chances include MYNAMEISRUBY (4), TOPHUT JOHNY (7) and SPEEDY SPIDA (8). EARLY SPEED: 4 (likely early leader), 1,2,5 RATINGS:11/ 9,10/ 1/ 4,7,8
TODAY'S STATISTICS
14-1-2-1
TRACK
20-2-2-4
DISTANCE
8-1-1-0
TRK / DIST
42-5-5-7
LAST SEASON
34-2-6-4
THIS SEASON
CAREER STATISTICS
11%
WIN S/RATE
36%
PLACE S/RATE
176-20-23-21
CAREER
$118,985
PRIZE MONEY
1609 - 2190
WIN RANGE
9
DAYS LAST RACE
Career Statistics
Stats Win % Place % Rank
Total 176-20-23-21 11% 36% 5
Distance 20-2-2-4 10% 40% 4
Dist Range 76-9-8-10 12% 36% 5
Track 14-1-2-1 7% 29% 8
Track / Dist 8-1-1-0 13% 25% 7
This Season 34-2-6-4 6% 35% 8
Last Season 42-5-5-7 12% 40% 4
1st up 0-0-0-0 0% 0% N/A
2nd up 0-0-0-0 0% 0% N/A
Career Best MR 1:56.3MS 3
Distance Best MR 1:56.3MS 3
Stable Stats
Stats Win % Place % Rank
Driver 12mth --- 0% 0% N/A
Chris Alford
Trainer 12mth --- 0% 0% N/A
R A Graham
Trained at: Sutton Grange
Owners: E (Emily) Holmes
Breeder(s): P J Reynolds
Colours: Green, Yellow Crossed Sashes & Sleeves
Age/Sex: 9 year old bay gelding
Breeding: Mr Feelgood USA - Jesse Grant (Oblivion USA)
National Rating: NR41
Gear Changes
RECENT FORM
RESULT DAY RACE DETAILS RESULT
2 of 9 11
CRANBRN (Good) 06/10/2024, 2080m, NR up to 42. 2:02.8 (60.1, 31.2)
Finished 2/9 btn 3.2m, $4500, Chris Alford (Fr6), $6.50
1 out 1 back at bell
1st OUR CHRISTIANO (Sr3)
2nd TOPHUT JOHNY (Fr6) 3.2m
3rd ALPHA CRUCIS (Fr3) 3.2m
6 of 7 5
BENDIGO (Good) 25/09/2024, 1650m, NR up to 49. 1:58.0 (58.6, 29.2)
Finished 6/7 btn 7.6m, $4500, Ross Graham (Fr5), $23.00
restrained after start, 1 out 2 back at bell
1st TREACHEROUSTIMES (Fr4)
2nd HAIR RAZOR (Fr3) HFNK
3rd NOTHING SWEETER (Fr2) NK
9 of 10 8
MELTON (Good) 20/09/2024, 1720m, NR up to 49. 1:58.9 (59.4, 30.1)
Finished 9/10 btn 10.8m, $4500, Ross Graham (Sr1), $31.00
pre race swab, 5 back on the pegs at bell
1st MIDNIGHT DANCER (Fr6)
2nd ISLAND CAESAR (Fr7) 1.8m
3rd OUR KINKY BOOTS (Sr2) 2.6m
3 of 10 9
KILMORE (Good) 12/09/2024, 1690m, NR 40 to 49. 1:58.2 (58.9, 29.6)
Finished 3/10 btn 6.7m, $4500, Chris Alford (Fr3), $4.60
gate speed, behind leader at bell
1st FOREGONE CONCLUSION NZ (Fr4)
2nd BLACK TUXEDO (Fr6) 1.3m
3rd TOPHUT JOHNY (Fr3) 5.4m
2 of 10 7
SHEPPTN (Good) 03/09/2024, 1690m, NR 40 to 49. 1:58.2 (58.7, 29.5)
Finished 2/10 btn 1.4m, $4500, Chris Alford (Fr5), $6.00
gate speed, worked forward, outside leader at bell
1st OUR CHEEKY DEVIL (Sr2)
2nd TOPHUT JOHNY (Fr5) 1.4m
3rd OUR MYSTERY BET (Fr1) 5.3m
5 of 10 12
SHEPPTN (Good) 27/08/2024, 1690m, NR 40 to 49. 2:00.1 (58.1, 28.0)
Finished 5/10 btn 6.4m, $4500, Chris Alford (Fr4), $10.00
gate speed, 1 out 1 back at bell
1st BRONSKI MOMENT (Fr1)
2nd ELYSIAN PALACE (Fr2) 2.3m
3rd MY ROCK MOVES (Fr6) NK
5 of 10 7
KILMORE (Good) 15/08/2024, 2180m, NR up to 45. 2:01.1 (58.1, 28.8)
Finished 5/10 btn 12.3m, $4500, Chris Alford (Sr1), $9.00
3 back on pegs at bell
1st PETE MITCHELL (Fr2)
2nd GLENLINE (Fr7) 3.3m
3rd FAVOURITEHIGHLIGHT (Fr4) 1.1m
4 of 10 8
BALARAT (Good) 08/08/2024, 2200m, NR 40 to 49. 2:02.4 (57.9, 30.2)
Finished 4/10 btn 5.2m, $4500, Chris Alford (Sr3), $6.50
3 back on pegs at bell
1st JOEYS HANGOVER (Fr2)
2nd FOREGONE CONCLUSION NZ (Fr3) SHFHD
3rd GLENLINE (Sr2) HFNK
2 of 10 17
MARYBRO (Good) 31/07/2024, 1690m, NR 41 to 45. 1:56.9 (58.6, 30.3)
Finished 2/10 btn 3.7m, $4500, Chris Alford (Sr3), $4.40
1 out 3 back at bell
1st ANGEL OF ANGER (Fr4)
2nd TOPHUT JOHNY (Sr3) 3.7m
3rd BEAU BRONSKI (Sr2) 3.5m
7 of 10 N/A
CRANBRN (Good) 14/07/2024, 1609m, NR up to 49. 1:57.7 (58.0, 29.7)
Finished 7/10 btn 12.5m, $7000, Chris Alford (Fr6), $71.00
restrained after start, 1 out 4 back at bell
1st YERING SOHO (Sr1)
2nd CALYPSO MISTRESS (Fr1) 2.4m
3rd ILLAWONG PHOENIX (Sr2) 1.4m
...
LAST WIN
1 of 9 N/A
CRANBRN (Good) 26/01/2024, 2080m, NR up to 50. 2:00.0 (59.8, 30.8)
Finished 1/9 $6000, Chris Alford (Fr7), $3.90
1 out 1 back at bell
1st TOPHUT JOHNY (Fr7)
2nd PRECIOUS BELLE NZ (Sr2) NK
3rd WATTLEBANK FLYER NZ (Fr2) 2.9m