Melton (VIC)
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R2
Australian Pacing Gold Pace
1720m | Mobile Start | Pacers | 5:39pm
TRACK INFORMATION
Max 7 across front
Sprint lane
RACE CONDITIONS
NR 75 to 89. Also eligible claimers eligible under claiming rules with a claiming price between $1000 and $25000 (GST inclusive). PBD/NR/L4$
RESTRICTIONS
No age restrictions
No sex restrictions
PRIZE MONEY
$17,500
 
 
  Flucs Open Today Fluc -3 Fluc -2 Fluc -1 Win
R2
1 - DIAMOND ECLIPSE
  • 1 Diamond Eclipse (FR1)
  • D: Matt Newberry
  • T: J G Newberry
  • 4-3-0-8-9-2-7-4-4-2
15.0 15.0
$15.00 $15.00 - - - $15.00
RACE COMMENT
OVERVIEW: CRIME WRITER (3) won the Ouyen Cup three starts ago then dashed along the sprint lane to win at Melton. He commenced from the second line and had no luck whatsoever when sixth at Melton last week so he is worth another chance. KISS (13) was resuming since winning the Breeders Crown in November when a big winner over Smoken Ace on May 24. This is another step up in class but she has built up a terrific strike rate since coming from New Zealand and she should be competitive again. METEOR MOTH (12) endured a tough run and appeared to be under pressure in the home straight but kept on kicking when a strong winner at Melton last outing. He boasts the excellent strike rate of eight wins from just eleven starts and is tough enough to overcome the poor draw. FRUGAL FARE (4) is stepping up in class from his latest performances but he is shooting for six wins in succession and is worth thought again. DIAMOND ECLIPSE (1), DESSIE GEE (7) and LE BELLE BIJOUX (10) all have claims in a quality race.   EARLY SPEED: 1 (likely early leader), 2,3,4,7 RATINGS: 3,13/ 12/ 1,4,10/ 7/ FIELD
TODAY'S STATISTICS
40-3-7-3
TRACK
19-1-5-1
DISTANCE
19-1-5-1
TRK / DIST
32-2-2-4
LAST SEASON
17-1-4-1
THIS SEASON
CAREER STATISTICS
11%
WIN S/RATE
36%
PLACE S/RATE
116-13-17-12
CAREER
$148,413
PRIZE MONEY
1200 - 2270
WIN RANGE
15
DAYS LAST RACE
Career Statistics
Stats Win % Place % Rank
Total 116-13-17-12 11% 36% 12
Distance 19-1-5-1 5% 37% 7
Dist Range 63-7-11-6 11% 38% 10
Track 40-3-7-3 8% 33% 11
Track / Dist 19-1-5-1 5% 37% 7
This Season 17-1-4-1 6% 35% 9
Last Season 32-2-2-4 6% 25% 12
1st up 0-0-0-0 0% 0% N/A
2nd up 0-0-0-0 0% 0% N/A
Career Best MR 1:53.1MS 4
Distance Best MR 1:53.1MS 4
Win distances: 1200m (1), 1670m (2), 1690m (1), 1720m (1), 1740m (2), 1770m (1), 2160m (1), 2190m (2), 2240m (1), 2270m (1)
Stable Stats
Stats Win % Place % Rank
Driver 12mth --- 0% 0% N/A
Matt Newberry
Trainer 12mth --- 0% 0% N/A
J G Newberry
Trained at: Mundoona
Owners: J G Newberry, M J Newberry
Breeder(s): J G Newberry, M J Newberry
Colours: Green, Red Sash & Band
Age/Sex: 7 year old bay gelding
Breeding: Pet Rock USA - Diamond Cove NZ (Village Jasper USA)
National Rating: NR72 (A75)
Gear Changes
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RECENT FORM
RESULT DAY RACE DETAILS RESULT
2 of 8 7
RIVERIN (Good) 23/05/2025, 1740m, No NR. 1:51.4 (54.1, 27.4)
Finished 2/8 btn 5.7m, $9792, Matt Newberry (Fr3), $19.00
gate speed, 800 metres, behind leader at bell
1st CANTFINDABETTORMAN NZ (Sr1)
2nd DIAMOND ECLIPSE (Fr3) 5.7m
3rd BAINBRIDGE (Fr6) 2.3m
4 of 10 6
RIVERIN (Fast) 16/05/2025, 1740m, NR up to 90. 1:53.0 (54.9, 27.4)
Finished 4/10 btn 6.9m, $9996, Matt Newberry (Fr6), $8.50
gate speed, 800 metres, 1 out 1 back at bell
1st CATALPA RESCUE (Sr2)
2nd SKITTLE BOMB NZ (Fr2) 2.9m
3rd CAPTAINS CATCH (Fr7) 1.5m
4 of 10 7
MELTON (Good) 10/05/2025, 2240m, NR 75 to 89. 1:55.5 (56.4, 27.2)
Finished 4/10 btn 4.2m, $17500, Matt Newberry (Fr1), $13.00
gate speed, 3 back on pegs at bell
1st RAGING WHITEBAIT NZ (Fr6)
2nd REPELLING (Fr2) HD
3rd SMOKEN ACE NZ (Fr4) SHFHD
7 of 8 6
MELTON (Good) 03/05/2025, 1720m, No NR. 1:52.1 (55.6, 27.6)
Finished 7/8 btn 12.7m, $22500, Matt Newberry (Fr1), $21.00
gate speed, 4 back on the pegs at bell
1st TANGO TARA NZ (Fr4)
2nd ROCKNROLL HAMMER NZ (Fr6) 4.1m
3rd CURLY JAMES (Fr2) 2.2m
2 of 8 8
SWANHIL (Good) 27/04/2025, 1750m, NR 65 or better. 1:54.8 (55.7, 27.2)
Finished 2/8 btn 1.1m, $8000, Matt Newberry (Fr3), $9.00
gate speed, led, surrendered lead early, behind leader at bell, used sprint lane
1st TIGER BAND WAGON (Fr5)
2nd DIAMOND ECLIPSE (Fr3) 1.1m
3rd CATALPA RESCUE (Sr1) 2.3m
9 of 9 7
RIVERIN (Fast) 19/04/2025, 2270m, NR up to 90. 1:55.4 (55.5, 28.0)
Finished 9/9 btn 13.2m, $20400, Matt Newberry (Fr6), $31.00
restrained after start, 800 metres, 1 out 5 back at bell, held up, last
1st BOOM NZ (Sr3)
2nd BIG BAD OSSIE (Fr4) 1.2m
3rd CAPTAINS CATCH (Sr2) NK
8 of 9 7
MELTON (Good) 12/04/2025, 2240m, NR 70 to 79. 1:55.3 (55.4, 27.3)
Finished 8/9 btn 28.9m, $15000, Matt Newberry (Fr2), $15.00
gate speed, pulled hard, outside leader throughout, outside leader at bell, Gave ground over concluding stages, vets examination after race, no abnormalities rep.
1st DUKES CHOICE (Fr1)
2nd METEOR MOTH (Sr5) HFHD
3rd NEW YORKER (Sr1) 2.4m
10 of 10 14
MELTON (Good) 05/04/2025, 1720m, NR 80 to 89. 1:53.6 (57.2, 28.2)
Finished 10/10 btn 25.0m, $17500, Matt Newberry (Fr1), $4.40
gate speed, led, withstood challenge, leader at bell, Gave ground over concluding stages, run queried, vets examination after race, endoscopic exam, no abnormalities rep.
1st RAKERO SLAMMER NZ (Fr4)
2nd DESSIE GEE (Fr5) 1.6m
3rd ROCKANDANCE (Fr3) HD
3 of 10 8
MENANGL (Fast) 22/03/2025, 1609m, No NR. 1:49.2 (55.6, 28.4)
Finished 3/10 btn 7.3m, $30600, Matt Newberry (Fr5), $101.00
broke in score up, warning issued, gate speed, 1 out 2 back at bell, 1 out 2 back at bell
1st TIMMY RICTOR (Fr3)
2nd NO HEART THROB NZ (Fr9) 3.0m
3rd DIAMOND ECLIPSE (Fr5) 4.3m
4 of 10 N/A
MENANGL (Fast) 14/03/2025, 1609m, NR up to 80. 1:49.9 (55.6, 29.0)
Finished 4/10 btn 3.0m, $20400, Matt Newberry (Fr3), $5.50
post race blood test, gate speed, 1 out 1 back at bell, 1 out 2 back at bell
1st SUPA AMERICAN (Fr7)
2nd SWEETHEART BART (Fr9) NK
3rd ONE FOR THE RODI (Fr6) HFNK
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LAST WIN
1 of 11 N/A
SHEPPTN (Good) 11/01/2025, 2190m, NR 70 to 79. 1:55.3 (56.9, 29.0)
Finished 1/11 $15000, Matt Newberry (Fr4), $19.00
gate speed, unsuccessfully contested lead, 1 out 2 back at bell, swabbed
1st DIAMOND ECLIPSE (Fr4)
2nd TECHYS WATCHING (Fr2) HFHD
3rd REPELLING (Fr1) HD