Shepparton (VIC)
1 2 3 4
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R4
Jdc Contractors Pace
2190m | Mobile Start | Pacers | 8:08pm
TRACK INFORMATION
Max 7 across front
Sprint lane
RACE CONDITIONS
NR 55 to 64. PBD/NR
RESTRICTIONS
No age restrictions
No sex restrictions
PRIZE MONEY
$8,000
 
 
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R4
3 - BIG SLEDGE HAMMER
  • 3 Big Sledge Hammer (FR3)
  • D: James Herbertson
  • T: R Debono
  • 3-1-0-9-6-9-x-4-1-1
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RACE COMMENT
OVERVIEW: BETA THAN LOVE (9) finished second behind Another Nien in a stronger race at Melton last outing and he hasn’t enjoyed the best of luck recently so he is worth an investment. The interesting runner is the former Tasmanian pacer HERAKLES (4), which is resuming since a fourth in the Raider Stakes Final at Launceston in July. He boasts a consistent record and must be kept safe for his Victorian debut. BIG SLEDGE HAMMER (3) is stepping up in class but has struck peak form having won at his past two attempts. He possesses early pace and is a good chance of finding the lead so he must be respected. THE IRON DUKE (6) continues to improve with the benefit of experience and was driven aggressively to win at Cobram last outing so he must be included amongst the leading chances. EARLY SPEED: 3 (likely leader), 2,4,7 RATINGS: 4,9/ 3/ 6,7/ 1,5
TODAY'S STATISTICS
2-2-0-0
TRACK
1-1-0-0
DISTANCE
1-1-0-0
TRK / DIST
4-1-0-1
LAST SEASON
10-3-0-1
THIS SEASON
1/9
OUR RANKING
CAREER STATISTICS
29%
WIN S/RATE
43%
PLACE S/RATE
14-4-0-2
CAREER
$16,750
PRIZE MONEY
N/A
WIN RANGE
14
DAYS LAST RACE
Career Statistics
Stats Win % Place % Rank
Total 14-4-0-2 29% 43% 1
Distance 1-1-0-0 100% 100% 1
Dist Range 9-1-0-2 11% 33% 7
Track 2-2-0-0 100% 100% 1
Track / Dist 1-1-0-0 100% 100% 1
This Season 10-3-0-1 30% 40% 2
Last Season 4-1-0-1 25% 50% 2
1st up 0-0-0-0 0% 0% N/A
2nd up 0-0-0-0 0% 0% N/A
Career Best MR 1:56.2MS 5
Distance Best MR 1:57.5MS 2
Stable Stats
Stats Win % Place % Rank
Driver 12mth --- 0% 0% N/A
James Herbertson
Trainer 12mth --- 0% 0% N/A
R Debono
Trained at: Freshwater Creek
Owners: R (Ricky) Debono
Breeder(s): J M Turner, G W Turner
Colours: Black, Yellow Logo, Yellow Sleeves.
Age/Sex: 5 year old bay gelding
Breeding: Racing Hill CA - Hannas Delight (Artsplace (US))
National Rating: NR56
Gear Changes
RECENT FORM
RESULT DAY RACE DETAILS RESULT
1 of 8 14
SHEPPTN (Good) 05/11/2024, 1690m, NR 50 to 55. 1:56.2 (56.8, 28.2)
Finished 1/8 $6000, James Herbertson (Sr1), $2.50
1 out 3 back at bell, hung in under pressure, swabbed
1st BIG SLEDGE HAMMER (Sr1)
2nd NINEDOLLA TOASTIE (Fr3) 1.4m
3rd GOOD TOBE LOCKSLEY (Sr2) 2.8m
1 of 8 9
SHEPPTN (Good) 22/10/2024, 2190m, NR 50 to 55. 1:57.5 (56.4, 27.9)
Finished 1/8 $6000, James Herbertson (Fr1), $1.45
gate speed, led, leader at bell
1st BIG SLEDGE HAMMER (Fr1)
2nd IVANA BYTHESEASIDE (Fr4) 16.4m
3rd IM DUSTEE (Sr1) 2.3m
4 of 8 94
ARARAT (Good) 13/10/2024, 2195m, NR 50 to 55. 1:59.3 (60.2, 30.0)
Finished 4/8 btn 7.6m, $6000, Paul Warnock (Fr4), $31.00
gate speed, worked forward, led, raced roughly, pulled hard, broke, last chance to race truly, 1 out 2 back at bell, driver cautioned shifting ground
1st TIME TO TORQUE (Fr6)
2nd SENNA STORM (Fr2) 2.2m
3rd EMJAYBEE (Fr3) 3.0m
9 of 12 11
BALARAT (Good) 11/07/2024, 2200m, NR 50 to 55. 1:58.9 (57.6, 29.1)
Finished 9/12 btn 44.4m, $7000, Ash Warton (Fr3), $101.00
gate speed, inconvenienced, pulled hard, 1 out 1 back at bell, raced roughly, broke, last chance to race truly
1st SURFSUP TIGERPIE (Sr1)
2nd JILLIBY TIDALWAVE (Fr2) 4.1m
3rd HERNIE (Fr1) 1.9m
6 of 10 18
CRANBRN (Rain Affected) 30/06/2024, 1609m, NR up to 55. 1:56.5 (57.3, 29.1)
Finished 6/10 btn 13.3m, $10000, Riley Pace (Fr6), $81.00
caught wide early , restrained early stages, 1 out 2 back at bell
1st WRITTEN IN SILK (Fr1)
2nd SPICEY MAJOR (Sr4) 5.0m
3rd LORIMERMAJOR (Fr5) 1.5m
9 of 9 7
MELTON (Good) 12/06/2024, 2240m, NR up to 55. 1:59.1 (58.4, 30.4)
Finished 9/9 btn 109.7m, $10000, Riley Pace (Fr6), $11.00
restrained after start, 1 out 2 back at bell, 3 wide late with trail, driver cautioned shifting ground, inconvenienced, contacted sulky, raced roughly, flat tyre
1st YANKEE GAMBLER (Fr2)
2nd ROCKNROLL GRONK (Sr2) HFNK
3rd EYECON NZ (Sr3) HD
11 of 12 15
MELTON (Good) 05/06/2024, 2240m, NR 50 to 54. 1:57.1 (58.7, 28.7)
Finished 11/12 btn 54.3m, $7000, Ewa Justice (Fr3), $3.40
gate speed, worked forward, led, pulled hard, leader at bell, tired latter stages, vets examination after race, endoscopic exam, no abnormalities rep., run queried, warning issued
1st JUST PEDRO (Sr4)
2nd PARK LANE NZ (Sr3) 13.2m
3rd LORIMERMAJOR (Sr2) 16.7m
1 of 7 13
TERANG (Good) 21/05/2024, 1680m, NR 46 to 51. 1:59.3 (56.2, 27.7)
Finished 1/7 $6000, Ash Warton (Fr1), $2.30
pre race swab, gate speed, led, pulled hard, leader at bell, driver fined slow sectionals, swabbed
1st BIG SLEDGE HAMMER (Fr1)
2nd IMAGINATION ORO (Sr1) 2.4m
3rd SUPER CODE (Fr3) HFNK
3 of 12 9
GEELONG (Good) 08/05/2024, 2100m, NR 50 to 52. 1:58.5 (58.8, 29.8)
Finished 3/12 btn 6.0m, $7000, Ash Warton (Fr2), $6.00
pulled hard in score-up, 3 wide middle, worked forward, unsuccessfully contested lead, pulled hard, worked forward, led, leader at bell
1st RENDEZVOUS (Fr6)
2nd IMAGINATION ORO (Fr4) NK
3rd BIG SLEDGE HAMMER (Fr2) 5.2m
7 of 10 N/A
TERANG (Good) 29/04/2024, 1680m, NR 48 to 52. 1:55.9 (58.6, 29.7)
Finished 7/10 btn 9.7m, $7000, Ash Warton (Sr2), $10.00
1 out 3 back at bell
1st JILLIBY TYPHOON (Fr1)
2nd EASTBRO KOZZY (Fr3) 1.7m
3rd SUPER CODE (Sr1) 5.3m