Shepparton (VIC)
1 2 3 4 5
6 7
R5
Vhrc / Benstud Pace
2190m | Mobile Start | Pacers | 7:20pm
TRACK INFORMATION
Max 7 across front
Sprint lane
RACE CONDITIONS
NR 50 to 55. PBD/L4$
RESTRICTIONS
No age restrictions
No sex restrictions
PRIZE MONEY
$6,000
 
 
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R5
8 - DIRECT COMMAND NZ
  • 8 Direct Command NZ (SR1)
  • D: Tasmyn Potter (C)
  • T: D I Harris
  • 3-3-3-1-2-7-6-2-1-6
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RACE COMMENT
OVERVIEW: BYRNESIDE BOOM (7) is very durable and is capable of overcoming the wide draw. He settled in the second half of the field and sustained a long run when a close second behind I Of The Hurrikane last outing and he recorded quick time at a Shepparton victory on April 15. DIRECT COMMAND (8) pushed forward to find the lead and recorded a slick mile rate of 1.56.2 when he scored at Shepparton two weeks ago. He had little luck from a similar awkward draw at Kilmore last outing and is worth another chance. HIGH FLUX (3) should be getting fitter after having three starts back from a break and he will appreciate a significant drop back in class for this assignment so an improved effort is likely. MAGNETIC STORM (5) finished off best from a nice trail when he scored at Shepparton then followed with a fourth behind Telern Lofty after he was left stranded without cover. He is racing well enough to figure in the finish. EARLY SPEED: 2 (possible leader), 3,4 RATINGS: 7/ 3,8/ 5/ 2
TODAY'S STATISTICS
24-2-3-1
TRACK
21-0-5-2
DISTANCE
15-0-3-1
TRK / DIST
27-2-5-1
LAST SEASON
15-3-2-4
THIS SEASON
CAREER STATISTICS
9%
WIN S/RATE
40%
PLACE S/RATE
86-8-18-8
CAREER
$68,331
PRIZE MONEY
1650 - 2170
WIN RANGE
12
DAYS LAST RACE
Career Statistics
Stats Win % Place % Rank
Total 86-8-18-8 9% 40% 6
Distance 21-0-5-2 0% 33% 7
Dist Range 53-4-10-6 8% 38% 5
Track 24-2-3-1 8% 25% 8
Track / Dist 15-0-3-1 0% 27% 7
This Season 15-3-2-4 20% 60% 2
Last Season 27-2-5-1 7% 30% 4
1st up 0-0-0-0 0% 0% N/A
2nd up 0-0-0-0 0% 0% N/A
Career Best MR 1:56.0MS 4
Distance Best MR 1:58.1MS 2
Stable Stats
Stats Win % Place % Rank
Driver 12mth --- 0% 0% N/A
Tasmyn Potter
Trainer 12mth --- 0% 0% N/A
D I Harris
Trained at: Avenel
Owners: AB&T CORMACK RACING PTY LTD
Breeder(s): M J Prendergast, M I Shinn, P G Redmond
Colours: Purple, Yellow Horseshoes, Yellow Hooped Sleeves & Cuffs, Purple "Ab&T Cormack Racing" Logo
Age/Sex: 6 year old bay gelding
Breeding: Hes Watching USA - Swift Belle (Afella Rainbow)
National Rating: NR51
Gear Changes
Removed: ; Added:
RECENT FORM
RESULT DAY RACE DETAILS RESULT
6 of 11 9
KILMORE (Good) 01/05/2025, 1690m, NR 50 to 55. 1:55.8 (58.1, 29.5)
Finished 6/11 btn 11.2m, $6000, Ellen Tormey (Sr1), $10.00
pulled hard in score-up, 3 back on pegs at bell, held up early
1st POPCORNFRIDAY (Sr3)
2nd OLIVIA ROSE (Fr2) SHFHD
3rd HITTHEROADJACK NZ (Sr4) HD
1 of 10 7
SHEPPTN (Good) 22/04/2025, 1690m, NR up to 52. 1:56.2 (57.7, 29.3)
Finished 1/10 $6000, Ellen Tormey (Fr4), $1.70
gate speed, worked forward, led, leader at bell
1st DIRECT COMMAND NZ (Fr4)
2nd JACKSBOY (Fr5) 4.4m
3rd CHOGI NZ (Sr3) 1.6m
2 of 6 5
SHEPPTN (Good) 15/04/2025, 2190m, NR 45 to 51. 1:57.7 (59.3, 30.3)
Finished 2/6 btn 8.1m, $6000, Ellen Tormey (Fr5), $2.70
pulled hard in score-up, gate speed, unsuccessfully contested lead, pulled hard, outside leader throughout, outside leader at bell
1st BYRNESIDE BOOM (Fr4)
2nd DIRECT COMMAND NZ (Fr5) 8.1m
3rd EVILEYE (Fr3) 14.6m
6 of 12 12
KILMORE (Good) 10/04/2025, 1690m, NR 46 to 50. 1:56.7 (58.5, 29.2)
Finished 6/12 btn 7.7m, $6000, Ellen Tormey (Sr5), $7.00
out of position at start, no action taken, 1 out 4 back at bell
1st JANIEBQUICK (Sr3)
2nd REIGN EM IN (Sr4) HFHD
3rd BEST BACK BRUCE (Fr5) 2.4m
7 of 11 5
MELTON (Good) 29/03/2025, 1720m, NR 50 to 55. 1:53.7 (55.6, 27.5)
Finished 7/11 btn 38.8m, $8000, Ellen Tormey (Sr2), $34.00
pulled hard in score-up, 1 out 2 back at bell
1st APOLLOSTORM (Fr5)
2nd CAN BE A RUEBE NZ (Sr1) 29.9m
3rd INTERPRETATION (Fr1) 1.7m
2 of 7 8
COBRAM (Good) 24/03/2025, 2170m, NR 51 to 56. 1:56.8 (58.6, 29.7)
Finished 2/7 btn 2.2m, $4000, Ellen Tormey (Fr5), $5.00
gate speed, worked forward, led, leader at bell
1st OUR CHEEKY DEVIL (Fr3)
2nd DIRECT COMMAND NZ (Fr5) 2.2m
3rd SCOTTIE MACH (Fr2) 8.6m
1 of 10 16
CHARLTN (Good) 16/03/2025, 2100m, NR 45 to 50. 1:58.1 (59.2, 30.3)
Finished 1/10 $4000, Ellen Tormey (Sr3), $7.50
pulled hard in score-up, 3 wide middle, worked forward, led, leader at bell, swabbed
1st DIRECT COMMAND NZ (Sr3)
2nd MARKLEIGH CAZ (Fr1) 2.5m
3rd SPORTS CHARM (Sr2) 7.3m
3 of 10 10
RIVERIN (Good) 28/02/2025, 1740m, NR up to 50. 1:54.9 (57.1, 28.6)
Finished 3/10 btn 2.9m, $9792, Blake Micallef (Fr1), $3.60
post race blood test, gate speed, 800 metres, behind leader at bell
1st UNCHAINMYART (Fr5)
2nd SPIRIT OF SAHARA (Sr2) 2.0m
3rd DIRECT COMMAND NZ (Fr1) NK
3 of 11 5
SHEPPTN (Good) 18/02/2025, 2190m, NR 40 to 49. 1:59.6 (59.4, 31.0)
Finished 3/11 btn 2.1m, $4000, Tasmyn Potter (Sr2), $12.00
3 wide middle, worked forward, unsuccessfully contested lead, outside leader at bell
1st FINAL BOW (Fr4)
2nd BETTORSWEETVICTORY (Sr3) HFNK
3rd DIRECT COMMAND NZ (Sr2) 1.4m
3 of 8 N/A
KILMORE (Good) 13/02/2025, 2180m, NR 45 to 50. 2:01.0 (57.9, 29.2)
Finished 3/8 btn 5.2m, $6000, Tasmyn Potter (Fr6), $11.00
restrained after start, 3 wide middle, worked forward, pulled hard, outside leader at bell
1st BLAZIN HEAVEN NZ (Fr4)
2nd MONSIEUR FLAMEL (Fr3) 2.1m
3rd DIRECT COMMAND NZ (Fr6) 3.1m