Melton (VIC)
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R1
Hertz Melton Pace
1720m | Mobile Start | Pacers | 6:02pm
TRACK INFORMATION
Max 7 across front
Sprint lane
RACE CONDITIONS
NR up to 105. PBD/NR/L4$
RESTRICTIONS
No age restrictions
No sex restrictions
PRIZE MONEY
$17,500
 
 
  Flucs Open Today Fluc -3 Fluc -2 Fluc -1 Win
R1
2 - DIAMOND ECLIPSE
  • 2 Diamond Eclipse (FR2)
  • D: Matt Newberry
  • T: J G Newberry
  • 4-4-1-5-2-7-7-1-1-1
16.0 16.0 31.0 26.0 31.0 41.0
$16.00 $16.00 $31.00 $26.00 $31.00 $41.00
RACE COMMENT
OVERVIEW: SIR JIMMY (9) follows out behind the brilliant beginner DIAMOND ECLIPSE (2) so he should get a lovely run through and possibly might even find the top. He has won at his past three attempts including his latest strong victory at Menangle so he should prove hard to beat. HES FROM HEAVEN (6) has been racing against the genuine Metropolitan open class and will find this race to be slightly easier. He finished off in slick final sectionals when a close up fifth behind Sahara Breeze at Melton last outing. WAR DAN BUDDY (8) led throughout and recorded a slick mile of 1.50.5 at Menangle last outing. He finished fifth in the Chariots of Fire earlier in the season and will take beating with normal luck in running but he does follow out behind a moderate beginner. DIAMOND ECLIPSE (2) is racing in career best form and is perfectly drawn to suit his racing pattern. LOUIE LOU I (4), ROCKNROLL HAMMER (5), JILLIBY NITRO (7) and ISTHISJUSTFANTASY (10), which possesses a powerful finishing burst, all have claims in a quality race to commence the program. EARLY SPEED: 2 (likely early leader), 5,7 RATINGS: 9/ 6,8/ 2,4,10/ 5,7
TODAY'S STATISTICS
43-4-7-3
TRACK
21-1-5-1
DISTANCE
21-1-5-1
TRK / DIST
32-2-2-4
LAST SEASON
27-5-5-1
THIS SEASON
CAREER STATISTICS
13%
WIN S/RATE
37%
PLACE S/RATE
126-17-18-12
CAREER
$178,797
PRIZE MONEY
1200 - 2270
WIN RANGE
8
DAYS LAST RACE
Career Statistics
Stats Win % Place % Rank
Total 126-17-18-12 13% 37% 9
Distance 21-1-5-1 5% 33% 10
Dist Range 71-10-12-6 14% 39% 10
Track 43-4-7-3 9% 33% 9
Track / Dist 21-1-5-1 5% 33% 10
This Season 27-5-5-1 19% 41% 3
Last Season 32-2-2-4 6% 25% 9
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 8
Distance Best MR 1:53.1MS 8
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: NR86
Gear Changes
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RECENT FORM
RESULT DAY RACE DETAILS RESULT
1 of 9 7
RIVERIN (Fast) 08/08/2025, 1740m, NR up to 90. 1:53.4 (57.2, 28.7)
Finished 1/9 $9792, John Newberry (Sr1), $3.50
800 metres, 1 out 1 back at bell, swabbed
1st DIAMOND ECLIPSE (Sr1)
2nd CARLO GAMBINO NZ (Fr6) 3.0m
3rd SHEZ THE REASON (Fr7) NK
1 of 9 6
RIVERIN (Fast) 01/08/2025, 1740m, NR up to 80. 1:53.9 (54.1, 27.1)
Finished 1/9 $9792, Matt Newberry (Fr7), $6.50
gate speed, outside leader throughout, 800 metres, outside leader at bell, swabbed
1st DIAMOND ECLIPSE (Fr7)
2nd ALOT LIKE LOUIE (Sr1) 2.7m
3rd CAPTAIN TOM (Fr1) HD
1 of 10 7
MELTON (Good) 26/07/2025, 2240m, NR up to 95. 1:55.7 (56.3, 28.2)
Finished 1/10 $17500, James Herbertson (Fr1), $2.60
gate speed, led, surrendered lead early, behind leader at bell, used sprint lane, swabbed
1st DIAMOND ECLIPSE (Fr1)
2nd LE BELLE BIJOUX (Fr6) 1.3m
3rd LOUIE LOU I NZ (Sr2) NK
7 of 10 7
MENANGL (Good) 19/07/2025, 1609m, NR up to 80. 1:52.5 (56.4, 27.6)
Finished 7/10 btn 7.1m, $20400, Matt Newberry (Fr9), $7.50
restrained after start, 1 out 4 back at bell, 3 wide and 3 back at bell
1st ALTA WILLIAM (Fr10)
2nd OUR UNCLE JIM (Fr3) 3.7m
3rd STILL ROLLIN NZ (Fr4) HFHD
7 of 10 8
MENANGL (Good) 12/07/2025, 1609m, NR up to 95. 1:51.2 (55.9, 27.0)
Finished 7/10 btn 13.0m, $20400, Matt Newberry (Fr1), $12.00
gate speed, led, tightened, surrendered lead early, 3 back on pegs at bell, 1 out 2 back at bell
1st HY POACTIVE (Fr9)
2nd CRAFTMANS CHARLIE (Fr8) 5.4m
3rd BOOM NZ (Fr6) 1.8m
2 of 9 6
RIVERIN (Fast) 04/07/2025, 1740m, NR up to 80. 1:54.1 (57.8, 28.7)
Finished 2/9 btn NK, $9792, Matt Newberry (Fr8), $6.50
3 wide early, restrained early stages, 800 metres, 1 out 3 back at bell
1st BOOM NZ (Sr1)
2nd DIAMOND ECLIPSE (Fr8) NK
3rd MIKI BE GOOD (Fr4) 2.7m
5 of 10 8
MENANGL (Good) 28/06/2025, 2300m, NR up to 80. 1:55.2 (55.4, 27.7)
Finished 5/10 btn 5.7m, $20400, Matt Newberry (Fr5), $8.00
restrained after start, inconvenienced, forced wide, 1 out 2 back at bell, 1 out 2 back at bell
1st HUGO MAGUIRE NZ (Fr3)
2nd ALTA SIERRA (Fr2) 1.3m
3rd GUILTY PARTY (Fr6) HD
1 of 9 6
RIVERIN (Fast) 20/06/2025, 1740m, NR up to 80. 1:54.1 (56.5, 27.3)
Finished 1/9 $9792, Matt Newberry (Fr8), $10.00
post race blood test, 800 metres, 1 out 1 back at bell, swabbed
1st DIAMOND ECLIPSE (Fr8)
2nd PAS GUARANTEE (Sr1) 2.2m
3rd DONEGAL LUTHER NZ (Fr6) SHFHD
4 of 11 7
MELTON (Good) 14/06/2025, 1720m, NR 70 to 79. 1:54.6 (55.9, 27.8)
Finished 4/11 btn 2.3m, $15000, Matt Newberry (Fr5), $4.60
gate speed, outside leader at bell
1st MAXY WANTS TO PLAY (Fr1)
2nd MY UNCLE STAN (Sr1) HD
3rd ODIN (Fr4) HD
4 of 11 N/A
MELTON (Good) 07/06/2025, 1720m, NR 75 to 89. 1:53.1 (56.3, 28.5)
Finished 4/11 btn 6.2m, $17500, Matt Newberry (Fr1), $11.00
gate speed, led, surrendered lead early, behind leader at bell, used sprint lane
1st RAKERO SLAMMER NZ (Sr1)
2nd KISS NZ (Sr5) 2.0m
3rd ARGGGHHH (Sr3) 2.6m