Shepparton (VIC)
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R4
Saddleworld Shepparton Pace
2190m | Mobile Start | Pacers | 7:34pm
TRACK INFORMATION
Max 7 across front
Sprint lane
RACE CONDITIONS
NR 65 or better. PBD/NR/L4$
RESTRICTIONS
No age restrictions
No sex restrictions
PRIZE MONEY
$8,000
 
 
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R4
2 - CREDULOUS
  • 2 Credulous (FR2)
  • D: James Herbertson
  • T: N Carbone
  • 4-3-1-4-7-9-8-4-2-4
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RACE COMMENT
OVERVIEW: OUR VINCENT CAN GOGH (10) will appreciate a big drop back in class for this assignment after his recent efforts and should prove hard to beat. He ran fourth in the Ballarat Cup on January 18, which is a terrific form reference for this event. FOLLOWTHEACE (3) won four races in succession including the Echuca Cup prior to finishing second at Menangle, where he attempted to lead throughout. He is drawn to lead again and should give a bold showing. SPIRIT OF ARION (8) is resuming since a third at Bendigo in November but he has had a win and a second in two recent trial performances so he must be respected. ARGGGHHH (9) pushed forward to race without cover and battled on strongly for fifth in the Hamilton Cup. He continues to race in consistent form and is worth a ticket each way. EARLY SPEED: 3 (likely leader), 5 RATINGS: 10/ 3/ 8,9/ 5,6,7
TODAY'S STATISTICS
8-1-2-2
TRACK
12-1-3-3
DISTANCE
6-0-1-2
TRK / DIST
28-4-1-7
LAST SEASON
3-0-1-0
THIS SEASON
CAREER STATISTICS
14%
WIN S/RATE
41%
PLACE S/RATE
63-9-6-11
CAREER
$84,301
PRIZE MONEY
N/A
WIN RANGE
10
DAYS LAST RACE
Career Statistics
Stats Win % Place % Rank
Total 63-9-6-11 14% 41% 8
Distance 12-1-3-3 8% 58% 5
Dist Range 39-4-4-8 10% 41% 7
Track 8-1-2-2 13% 63% 4
Track / Dist 6-0-1-2 0% 50% 6
This Season 3-0-1-0 0% 33% 3
Last Season 28-4-1-7 14% 43% 5
1st up 0-0-0-0 0% 0% N/A
2nd up 0-0-0-0 0% 0% N/A
Career Best MR 1:56.8MS 10
Distance Best MR 1:59.2MS 10
Stable Stats
Stats Win % Place % Rank
Driver 12mth --- 0% 0% N/A
James Herbertson
Trainer 12mth --- 0% 0% N/A
N Carbone
Trained at: Axedale
Owners: N R Dewhurst, K F Purdon
Breeder(s): N R Dewhurst
Colours: Maroon, Yellow D & Sleeves
Age/Sex: 5 year old brown/black mare
Breeding: Betting Line USA - Art Castle (Art Major USA)
National Rating: NR67
Gear Changes
RECENT FORM
RESULT DAY RACE DETAILS RESULT
4 of 8 10
MELTON (Good) 15/02/2025, 2240m, NR 60 to 69. 1:56.2 (56.0, 28.3)
Finished 4/8 btn 11.5m, $10000, Ellen Tormey (Fr4), $4.80
restrained after start, 1 out 3 back at bell
1st CLASSIC ANGELINA (Fr3)
2nd CLYMENUS NZ (Fr5) 1.9m
3rd PLAINS IN HEAVEN (Sr1) 2.1m
2 of 9 13
BENDIGO (Good) 05/02/2025, 2150m, NR 56 to 62. 1:57.5 (57.2, 28.2)
Finished 2/9 btn HD, $7000, Ellen Tormey (Sr2), $12.00
1 out 3 back at bell
1st TWISTING BY NZ (Sr1)
2nd CREDULOUS (Sr2) HD
3rd ARNIES ARMY NZ (Fr6) 5.2m
4 of 8 46
KILMORE (Good) 23/01/2025, 2180m, NR 56 to 62. 2:00.9 (56.8, 28.4)
Finished 4/8 btn 5.3m, $8000, Jordan Leedham (Sr1), $21.00
3 back on pegs at bell, held up early
1st GIVE DAVE A WAVE (Fr2)
2nd MIKI MAHONEY (Fr3) 2.1m
3rd IVANA BYTHESEASIDE (Fr1) 2.1m
8 of 10 8
GNBOWER (Good) 08/12/2024, 2630m, NR 70 to 95. 1:57.7 (58.6, 28.7)
Finished 8/10 btn 51.9m, $12000, Jack Laugher (Fr2), $34.00
gate speed, led, surrendered lead early, behind leader at bell, tired latter stages, no action taken
1st WESTERN SONADOR (Sr3)
2nd ARGGGHHH (Sr4) 12.0m
3rd DIAMOND ECLIPSE (Fr3) 1.9m
9 of 10 7
MELTON (Good) 30/11/2024, 1720m, NR 60 to 69. 1:53.6 (55.8, 27.6)
Finished 9/10 btn 22.8m, $10000, Jack Laugher (Sr2), $51.00
1 out 3 back at bell
1st SIR JIMMY (Fr6)
2nd OOH AH LISTAH (Fr4) 10.3m
3rd SEVE NZ (Fr5) 1.9m
7 of 10 8
MELTON (Good) 23/11/2024, 2240m, 1W/15.0K stake 1:59.6 (55.5, 27.0)
Finished 7/10 btn 9.6m, $15000, Greg Sugars (Fr4), $23.00
3 wide early, worked forward, 1 out 2 back at bell
1st QUIET STORM (Fr1)
2nd OOH AH LISTAH (Fr3) HFNK
3rd WATTLEBANK ARNIE NZ (Sr1) 2.1m
4 of 7 5
GEELONG (Good) 15/11/2024, 1609m, NR up to 80. 1:56.2 (55.9, 26.7)
Finished 4/7 btn 8.8m, $10000, James Herbertson (Fr2), $14.00
3 back on pegs at bell, held up early, used sprint lane
1st SURFINGMAKESCENTS (Fr1)
2nd JUST AS WELL NZ (Fr6) 4.3m
3rd VEE EM GEE MACRAY (Fr7) 4.3m
1 of 7 10
ST.ARND (Good) 10/11/2024, 2150m, NR 58 to 64. 1:59.2 (58.0, 30.0)
Finished 1/7 $8000, Jack Laugher (Sr1), $4.20
behind leader at bell, held up early, used sprint lane
1st CREDULOUS (Sr1)
2nd MAJOR BERT (Fr1) 1.5m
3rd CEE CEE IN AMERICA (Fr5) HFHD
3 of 7 7
BALARAT (Good) 31/10/2024, 2200m, NR 55 to 64. 1:58.3 (56.3, 27.7)
Finished 3/7 btn 2.5m, $8000, James Herbertson (Fr7), $14.00
restrained after start, outside leader at bell
1st SWEET IDEAL (Fr6)
2nd KEAYANG WASABI (Fr4) NK
3rd CREDULOUS (Fr7) 1.6m
4 of 8 N/A
KILMORE (Good) 24/10/2024, 2180m, NR 56 to 64. 2:00.4 (57.1, 27.8)
Finished 4/8 btn 7.9m, $8000, James Herbertson (Fr7), $2.60
restrained after start, 1 out 2 back at bell
1st OZZIE PUNTA (Sr1)
2nd ROCCO AMERICANO (Fr3) 1.6m
3rd CITY ROCKSTAR (Fr5) 3.0m