Shepparton (VIC)
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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
8 - SPIRIT OF ARION NZ
  • 8 Spirit Of Arion NZ (SR1)
  • D: Chris Alford
  • T: I Walsh
  • 4-1-5-3-1-3-2-1-3-x
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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
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TRACK
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DISTANCE
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TRK / DIST
25-6-2-4
LAST SEASON
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THIS SEASON
CAREER STATISTICS
28%
WIN S/RATE
52%
PLACE S/RATE
46-13-6-5
CAREER
$108,426
PRIZE MONEY
N/A
WIN RANGE
97
DAYS LAST RACE
Career Statistics
Stats Win % Place % Rank
Total 46-13-6-5 28% 52% 2
Distance 0-0-0-0 0% 0% N/A
Dist Range 16-5-3-0 31% 50% 2
Track 0-0-0-0 0% 0% N/A
Track / Dist 0-0-0-0 0% 0% N/A
This Season 0-0-0-0 0% 0% N/A
Last Season 25-6-2-4 24% 48% 3
1st up 0-0-0-0 0% 0% N/A
2nd up 0-0-0-0 0% 0% N/A
Career Best MR 1:52.9MS 2
Distance Best MR 1:55.4MS 3
Stable Stats
Stats Win % Place % Rank
Driver 12mth --- 0% 0% N/A
Chris Alford
Trainer 12mth --- 0% 0% N/A
I Walsh
Trained at: Kialla
Owners: T G Casey, R Chalklin, D E Reilly, G J Anderson, K J Corby, E K Corby, A D Gow, S R Pulley, V G Duncum, B Masson
Breeder(s): Woodlands Stud Ltd
Colours: Red, Yellow Braces & Yoke
Age/Sex: 5 year old bay gelding
Breeding: Sweet Lou USA - Spirit of Delight (NZ) (Bettors Delight USA)
National Rating: NR91
Gear Changes
RECENT FORM
RESULT DAY RACE DETAILS RESULT
3 of 8 11
BENDIGO (Good) 20/11/2024, 1650m, No NR. 1:52.9 (55.2, 27.5)
Finished 3/8 btn 10.1m, $10000, Chris Alford (Fr6), $2.20
restrained after start, 1 out 3 back at bell, 3 wide latter
1st TANGO TARA NZ (Sr1)
2nd ANGUS INDIANA (Fr3) 5.5m
3rd SPIRIT OF ARION NZ (Fr6) 4.6m
1 of 10 7
MELTON (Good) 09/11/2024, 1720m, NR 80 to 89. 1:55.1 (56.2, 27.4)
Finished 1/10 $17500, Chris Alford (Fr5), $3.00
restrained after start, 1 out 3 back at bell, swabbed
1st ROCKNROLL WALLA (Fr1)
1st SPIRIT OF ARION NZ (Fr5)
3rd TIGER BAND WAGON (Sr3) HFNK
2 of 8 7
MELTON (Good) 02/11/2024, 2240m, NR 80 to 89. 1:57.2 (55.9, 27.3)
Finished 2/8 btn HFNK, $17500, Chris Alford (Fr5), $4.00
pre race swab, restrained after start, 1 out 3 back at bell
1st RAKERO SLAMMER NZ (Fr4)
2nd SPIRIT OF ARION NZ (Fr5) HFNK
3rd ARGGGHHH (Fr6) 4.3m
3 of 10 7
MELTON (Good) 26/10/2024, 1720m, NR 80 to 89. 1:54.0 (54.7, 26.5)
Finished 3/10 btn 4.8m, $17500, Chris Alford (Fr3), $3.10
caught wide early , 3 wide middle, worked forward, outside leader at bell
1st TIGER BAND WAGON (Fr4)
2nd RAKERO SLAMMER NZ (Fr1) 1.8m
3rd SPIRIT OF ARION NZ (Fr3) 3.0m
1 of 12 15
MELTON (Good) 19/10/2024, 2240m, NR 70 to 79. 1:55.4 (56.1, 27.6)
Finished 1/12 $15000, Chris Alford (Sr4), $4.20
1 out 5 back at bell, 3 wide late with trail, swabbed
1st SPIRIT OF ARION NZ (Sr4)
2nd BLAKE BOLAC (Fr6) HD
3rd NEW YORKER (Fr2) 2.7m
3 of 8 7
GEELONG (Rain Affected) 04/10/2024, 1609m, NR 70 to 79. 1:56.8 (56.1, 27.8)
Finished 3/8 btn HD, $10000, Chris Alford (Fr5), $3.70
restrained after start, 1 out 3 back at bell, 3 wide late with trail
1st DHAULAGIRI NZ (Sr1)
2nd ALBY TWO CHAINS (Fr1) HFHD
3rd SPIRIT OF ARION NZ (Fr5) HFHD
5 of 12 6
KILMORE (Good) 27/09/2024, 2180m, NR 70 to 79. 1:58.3 (56.4, 27.7)
Finished 5/12 btn 7.0m, $15000, Nathan Jack (Sr1), $6.00
3 wide middle, worked forward, outside leader at bell
1st LAYDEN (Fr1)
2nd ROCKNROLL WALLA (Sr2) 4.3m
3rd WENDYS WISH (Fr4) HFHD
1 of 11 12
MELTON (Good) 21/09/2024, 2240m, 0W/15.0K stake 1:56.1 (56.3, 28.1)
Finished 1/11 $15000, Chris Alford (Sr4), $7.00
1 out 5 back at bell, 3 wide late with trail, swabbed
1st SPIRIT OF ARION NZ (Sr4)
2nd JILLIBY ILLUMINATE NZ (Fr6) 4.1m
3rd KENDYS BUTTERFLY (Sr3) NK
4 of 9 10
YAR VAL (Good) 09/09/2024, 1650m, NR 60 to 74. 1:53.6 (56.7, 28.8)
Finished 4/9 btn 7.8m, $8000, Nathan Jack (Sr2), $4.40
checked, raced roughly, 1 out 4 back at bell
1st ROCKANDANCE (Fr7)
2nd MONA MIA (Fr4) 1.1m
3rd LAYDEN (Sr1) 4.5m
1 of 12 N/A
MELTON (Good) 30/08/2024, 2240m, NR up to 80 1:58.9 (55.5, 28.3)
Finished 1/12 $10000, Nathan Jack (Sr3), $3.20
3 wide latter, three wide without cover at bell, swabbed
1st SPIRIT OF ARION NZ (Sr3)
2nd MAXY WANTS TO PLAY (Sr2) 1.8m
3rd CLASSIC ANGELINA (Sr4) HD