Melton (VIC)
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R8
Prydes Easifeed Pace
2240m | Mobile Start | Pacers | 10:26pm
TRACK INFORMATION
Max 7 across front
Sprint lane
RACE CONDITIONS
NR 60 to 69. PBD/NR
RESTRICTIONS
No age restrictions
No sex restrictions
PRIZE MONEY
$10,000
 
 
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R8
7 - IM SHADOW BOXER
  • 7 Im Shadow Boxer (FR7)
  • D: Luke Dunne (C)
  • T: A A Herbertson
  • 0-8-x-7-5-2-2-7-2-5
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RACE COMMENT
OVERVIEW: SPRINGFIELD AFFAIR (6) worked hard to lead and went down fighting when a game second in the Veterinary Surgeons Cup at Globe Derby last week. He competed in the South Australian Cup three starts ago and has performed well at Melton previously so he appears to be hard to beat. TERROR EYES (2) didn’t seem to handle the track at St Arnaud and had excuses when seventh last outing. He was placed at his five starts prior including victories at Maryborough and Ballarat so he must be given another chance. MIRAKURU (8) is awkwardly drawn but he has bounced back to his best form recently with a fast finishing third followed by a strong second behind the in-form pacer Wattlebank Arnie. He appears to be well placed against this line up and will be hard to hold out if he gets the right luck in running. GIVE DAVE A WAVE (3) and DRESSED IN GOLD (9) finished first and second respectively in the Yarra Valley Cup last outing so they must be included amongst the leading hopes. EARLY SPEED: 6 (possible leader), 1,2 RATINGS: 6/ 2,8/ 9/ 3/ 4,7
TODAY'S STATISTICS
52-2-5-5
TRACK
26-2-4-2
DISTANCE
22-1-2-2
TRK / DIST
33-2-5-3
LAST SEASON
13-0-3-0
THIS SEASON
CAREER STATISTICS
11%
WIN S/RATE
35%
PLACE S/RATE
171-18-25-17
CAREER
$210,815
PRIZE MONEY
N/A
WIN RANGE
8
DAYS LAST RACE
Career Statistics
Stats Win % Place % Rank
Total 171-18-25-17 11% 35% 8
Distance 26-2-4-2 8% 31% 3
Dist Range 71-5-8-7 7% 28% 9
Track 52-2-5-5 4% 23% 5
Track / Dist 22-1-2-2 5% 23% 2
This Season 13-0-3-0 0% 23% 9
Last Season 33-2-5-3 6% 30% 5
1st up 0-0-0-0 0% 0% N/A
2nd up 0-0-0-0 0% 0% N/A
Career Best MR 1:54.1MS 3
Distance Best MR 1:54.4MS 1
Stable Stats
Stats Win % Place % Rank
Driver 12mth --- 0% 0% N/A
Luke Dunne
Trainer 12mth --- 0% 0% N/A
A A Herbertson
Trained at: Lexton
Owners: J A (John) Gregg
Breeder(s): Alabar Bloodstock
Colours: Blue, Red Horseshoes & Sleeves
Age/Sex: 9 year old bay/brown gelding
Breeding: Shadow Play USA - Soho Diaz (Mach Three CA)
National Rating: NR68
Gear Changes
RECENT FORM
RESULT DAY RACE DETAILS RESULT
5 of 9 6
GEELONG (Good) 15/11/2024, 1609m, NR up to 90. 1:55.0 (56.2, 27.9)
Finished 5/9 btn 9.0m, $9000, James Herbertson (Fr2), $7.00
gate speed, 3 back on pegs at bell
1st WE BETTOR BELIEVE IT NZ (Fr4)
2nd ROARFORROSCOE (Fr7) 1.6m
3rd JUSTALITTLESIP NZ (Fr6) 1.1m
2 of 9 11
MELTON (Good) 09/11/2024, 2240m, NR 60 to 69. 1:56.3 (57.0, 28.4)
Finished 2/9 btn 1.7m, $10000, James Herbertson (Fr4), $3.80
gate speed, behind leader at bell, used sprint lane
1st TALLARAS SHADOW (Fr3)
2nd IM SHADOW BOXER (Fr4) 1.7m
3rd SUNSET STRIDE (Fr7) SHFHD
7 of 7 10
BENDIGO (Good) 29/10/2024, 1650m, NR up to 75 1:56.9 (56.8, 28.2)
Finished 7/7 btn 10.8m, $9000, James Herbertson (Fr4), $3.30
pulled hard, restrained early stages, 1 out 2 back at bell, locked wheels
1st ALBY TWO CHAINS (Fr6)
2nd CAN FEEL THE FURY NZ (Fr3) 4.6m
3rd CEMETERY BAY (Fr7) 1.4m
2 of 12 15
MELTON (Good) 19/10/2024, 2240m, NR 60 to 69. 1:59.7 (56.2, 27.4)
Finished 2/12 btn 1.5m, $10000, James Herbertson (Sr1), $7.00
3 back on pegs at bell, held up early, used sprint lane
1st PABLO ROCKS (Fr1)
2nd IM SHADOW BOXER (Sr1) 1.5m
3rd CLASSIC ANGELINA (Sr5) HD
2 of 8 9
GEELONG (Rain Affected) 04/10/2024, 1609m, NR 60 to 69. 1:56.0 (56.0, 27.8)
Finished 2/8 btn SHFHD, $10000, James Herbertson (Fr1), $4.20
gate speed, behind leader at bell, held up early, used sprint lane
1st JILLIBY SELWOOD (Fr2)
2nd IM SHADOW BOXER (Fr1) SHFHD
3rd GIPSY PRINCESS (Sr2) HFHD
5 of 8 14
CHARLTN (Good) 25/09/2024, 1609m, NR 55 to 64. 1:57.0 (56.4, 27.8)
Finished 5/8 btn 4.1m, $8000, Liam Older (Fr6), $16.00
3 wide early, worked forward, 1 out 1 back at bell, held up early
1st TALLARAS SHADOW (Fr5)
2nd SPORTING RAGE (Fr1) HD
3rd COTCHINELLIE (Fr2) 1.6m
7 of 8 209
BENDIGO (Good) 11/09/2024, 2150m, NR up to 90 1:56.4 (55.4, 28.3)
Finished 7/8 btn 9.7m, $9000, James Herbertson (Fr2), $31.00
1 out 1 back at bell, held up
1st HES CHARLIES ANGEL (Fr6)
2nd ALBY TWO CHAINS (Fr4) 1.7m
3rd COURAGEOUS SAINT (Fr5) 1.1m
8 of 8 6
BENDIGO (Good) 15/02/2024, 2150m, NR 60 to 74. 1:55.8 (56.2, 28.2)
Finished 8/8 btn 118.9m, $9000, James Herbertson (Fr5), $19.00
gate speed, unsuccessfully contested lead, 1 out 1 back at bell, tired latter stages, run queried, vets examination after race, stood down 1 trial
1st STRONG RESPONSE (Fr1)
2nd REPELLING (Fr3) 2.0m
3rd MONTANA FLASH (Fr7) 6.2m
10 of 12 9
MELTON (Good) 09/02/2024, 2240m, NR 60 to 69. 1:59.3 (55.4, 27.5)
Finished 10/12 btn 13.8m, $9000, Jordan Leedham (Fr6), $81.00
caught wide early , restrained to rear, 5 back on the pegs at bell
1st ALBY TWO CHAINS (Fr4)
2nd JOHN MCLEAN NZ (Fr5) 2.7m
3rd RAKERO SLAMMER NZ (Fr2) 1.9m
6 of 6 N/A
GEELONG (Good) 31/01/2024, 1609m, NR 60 to 69. 1:57.8 (57.3, 27.5)
Finished 6/6 btn 12.2m, $9000, James Herbertson (Fr6), $12.00
restrained after start, 1 out 2 back at bell
1st OURMATEMENKO NZ (Fr3)
2nd WOTDIDUSAAAY (Fr4) NK
3rd JOHN MCLEAN NZ (Fr5) 1.3m
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LAST WIN
1 of 6 N/A
SWANHIL (Good) 03/11/2023, 1609m, NR 70 to 89. 1:55.4 (55.7, 27.4)
Finished 1/6 $12000, Luke Dunne (Fr2), $4.20
behind leader at bell, used sprint lane, swabbed
1st IM SHADOW BOXER (Fr2)
2nd JACCKA CONNOR NZ (Fr1) 1.1m
3rd STEEL SCREENS (Fr6) 3.5m