Shepparton (VIC)
1 2 3 4 5
6
R5
Saddleworld Shepparton Pace
1690m | Mobile Start | Pacers | 7:01pm
TRACK INFORMATION
Max 7 across front
Sprint lane
RACE CONDITIONS
NR 54 to 58. PBD/NR/L4$
RESTRICTIONS
No age restrictions
No sex restrictions
PRIZE MONEY
$7,000
 
 
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R5
2 - RUBY WINGATE
  • 2 Ruby Wingate (FR2)
  • D: James Herbertson
  • T: A A Stephens
  • 5-5-5-8-7-3-8-6-0-7
5.5 5.5 6.0 7.0 8.0 10.0
$5.50 $5.50 $6.00 $7.00 $8.00 $10.00
RACE COMMENT
OVERVIEW: Another race featuring several strong form lines. FLOJOS BEST (6) is an honest and consistent mare who has been racing against stronger opposition in mares' company but turned in an unusually plain performance last start. She's better than that and can bounce back. DIRECT COMMAND (4) was a last-start winner when he looked ideally placed and was able to lead throughout. He'll go forward again, but this is a different set-up. GUEST ARTIST (3) is an interesting runner who has now had three starts for the astute Ashwood camp but hasn't enjoyed much luck. He can improve sharply with a kinder run. FLIP A COIN (7) is enjoying his best season, with two wins at Wagga achieved in quick time when able to race on pace. The draw isn't ideal, but he's capable of doing some work in his races and is right in the mix.
TODAY'S STATISTICS
12-1-0-2
TRACK
20-1-3-4
DISTANCE
6-0-0-2
TRK / DIST
37-7-1-7
LAST SEASON
17-0-1-1
THIS SEASON
CAREER STATISTICS
9%
WIN S/RATE
35%
PLACE S/RATE
212-20-24-31
CAREER
$206,535
PRIZE MONEY
1609 - 2200
WIN RANGE
46
DAYS LAST RACE
Career Statistics
Stats Win % Place % Rank
Total 212-20-24-31 9% 35% 7
Distance 20-1-3-4 5% 40% 4
Dist Range 100-13-10-10 13% 33% 7
Track 12-1-0-2 8% 25% 5
Track / Dist 6-0-0-2 0% 33% 5
This Season 17-0-1-1 0% 12% 7
Last Season 37-7-1-7 19% 41% 3
1st up 0-0-0-0 0% 0% N/A
2nd up 0-0-0-0 0% 0% N/A
Career Best MR 1:54.4MS 3
Distance Best MR 1:54.4MS 3
Stable Stats
Stats Win % Place % Rank
Driver 12mth --- 0% 0% N/A
James Herbertson
Trainer 12mth --- 0% 0% N/A
A A Stephens
Trained at: Allendale
Owners: A A (Adam) Stephens
Breeder(s): A H Stephens
Colours: Red, White Scorpion, White Sleeves, Red Armbands
Age/Sex: 8 year old brown mare
Breeding: Union Guy USA - Alberts Belle (Albert Albert USA)
National Rating: NR57 (A54)
Gear Changes
Removed: ; Added:
RECENT FORM
RESULT DAY RACE DETAILS RESULT
7 of 7 8
MELTON (Good) 01/05/2026, 1720m, NR 54 to 59. 1:57.6 (57.9, 28.5)
Finished 7/7 btn 17.6m, $6000, Leigh Sutton (Fr1), $34.00
vet exam lifetime starts, behind leader at bell
1st HIGHLANDHARTBREAKA (Fr6)
2nd DELIGHTFUL CHARM (Fr3) HFNK
3rd IM WESLEY (Fr5) 3.2m
10 of 10 4
BALARAT (Good) 23/04/2026, 1710m, NR 50 to 55. 1:53.9 (56.5, 28.2)
Finished 10/10 btn 29.4m, $6000, Michael Bellman (Sr3), $31.00
vet exam lifetime starts, 1 out 3 back at bell
1st KATUNGA EXPRESS (Sr2)
2nd HURRIKANE DUSTY (Fr4) 16.7m
3rd CALEDONIAN RANGER (Fr2) 1.6m
6 of 7 15
CRANBRN (Good) 19/04/2026, 1609m, NR 53 to 58. 1:54.6 (57.6, 28.1)
Finished 6/7 btn 27.3m, $7000, Alex Ashwood (Fr7), $71.00
vet exam lifetime starts, restrained after start, 5 back on the pegs at bell
1st MOST EXCITING (Fr4)
2nd IM WESLEY (Fr5) 5.4m
3rd YA BOTTOM DOLLAR (Fr1) HFHD
8 of 9 6
MELTON (Good) 04/04/2026, 2240m, NR 58 to 66. 2:00.3 (55.6, 26.6)
Finished 8/9 btn 26.2m, $10000, Jack Laugher (Fr3), $31.00
vet exam lifetime starts, 1 out 2 back at bell
1st CARDIGAN DAN (Fr2)
2nd LOU WILL NZ (Fr1) 14.6m
3rd TALLARAS SHADOW (Sr1) SHFHD
3 of 8 10
CRANBRN (Good) 29/03/2026, 2080m, NR 53 to 58. 1:59.0 (56.7, 28.6)
Finished 3/8 btn 5.0m, $7000, James Herbertson (Sr1), $9.00
vet exam lifetime starts, 3 back on pegs at bell, used sprint lane, no clear run
1st PISTOL PEARCE (Fr2)
2nd MIKISPUR (Fr1) HFNK
3rd RUBY WINGATE (Sr1) 4.4m
7 of 8 5
BALARAT (Good) 19/03/2026, 2200m, NR 58 to 67. 1:58.8 (56.4, 27.5)
Finished 7/8 btn 23.3m, $7000, Jordan Leedham (Fr1), $51.00
vet exam lifetime starts, behind leader at bell, shifted out under pressure, warning issued
1st HEATSEEKER (Fr2)
2nd LAMBRO MACH (Fr4) 7.6m
3rd WHERE IS WOODY (Fr3) 6.0m
8 of 8 6
MELTON (Good) 14/03/2026, 2240m, NR up to 80. 1:57.5 (57.3, 28.9)
Finished 8/8 btn 11.4m, $15000, Jack Laugher (Fr4), $34.00
vet exam lifetime starts, restrained after start, 1 out 2 back at bell
1st LE BELLE BIJOUX (Sr1)
2nd DELIGHTFUL CHARM (Fr2) 1.3m
3rd JAZZY MELEA (Fr6) NK
5 of 10 5
SHEPPTN (Good) 08/03/2026, 2190m, NR up to 65. 1:55.9 (58.6, 30.4)
Finished 5/10 btn 15.3m, $12000, Jack Laugher (Sr3), $31.00
vet exam lifetime starts, 1 out 3 back at bell
1st SEA FURY NZ (Sr1)
2nd WITH IN REASON (Fr2) HD
3rd FIRE MARSHALL (Fr6) 8.0m
5 of 7 9
SHEPPTN (Good) 03/03/2026, 2190m, NR 56 to 64. 2:00.1 (57.4, 29.6)
Finished 5/7 btn 5.6m, $7000, James Herbertson (Fr5), $8.50
vet exam lifetime starts, out of position at start, no action taken, restrained after start, 1 out 3 back at bell, raced roughly under pressure
1st INTRUSION (Fr6)
2nd STARZZZ DESTINY (Fr4) HD
3rd GOOD TOBE LOCKSLEY (Fr2) NK
5 of 10 N/A
CRANBRN (Rain Affected) 22/02/2026, 2080m, NR 54 to 59. 1:56.4 (57.1, 29.2)
Finished 5/10 btn 14.2m, $6000, Alex Ashwood (Sr3), $3.50
vet exam lifetime starts, 1 out 2 back at bell
1st WILD CARD NZ (Fr1)
2nd STARZZZ DESTINY (Sr2) 2.5m
3rd AUCKLAND RED (Fr6) 4.7m
...
LAST WIN
1 of 8 N/A
GEELONG (Good) 19/12/2025, 1609m, NR 55 to 60. 1:56.0 (55.7, 27.7)
Finished 1/8 $7000, James Herbertson (Fr5), $4.20
restrained after start, 1 out 2 back at bell, swabbed
1st RUBY WINGATE (Fr5)
2nd STEEL THE MOMENT (Fr6) 4.7m
3rd OOH AH LISTAH (Fr2) 1.9m