Melton R4 IRT AUSTRALIA CLAIMING PACE
Irt Australia Claiming Pace
7:33pm • 2240m • Mobile Start • Pacers • Claiming price of $10000 but not exceeding $50000. • No age restrictions • $20,0007:33pm • 2240m • Mobile Start • Pacers • Claiming price of $10000 but not exceeding $50000. • No age restrictions • $20,000
Race Notes
Age
11 years old
Sex
Bay - Gelding
Breeding
Lis Mara USA - Van Seraa (NZ) (Christian Cullen NZ)
Best MR
1:52.1MS
Dist Best MR
1:56.3MS
Gear
Bit - Snaffle, Boots - Knee, Boots - Shin/Tendon, Crupper, Deafeners - Removable, Headcheck - None, Hopples - Flat, Hopples - Length 60, Shoes - Front, Shoes - Hind, Tail Tie, Whip, Blinkers - Sliding Dolly Vardens
Today's Stats
Track
45-8-5-5
Distance
17-3-1-1
Track & Distance
17-3-1-1
Last Season
37-4-6-6
This Season
8-1-0-0
Career
109-18-15-11
Prize Money
$295,034
Win Range
1609 - 2240
Last 10 Starts
1244545515
Last Run
7 days ago
Win S/Rate
Place S/Rate
| Total | Distance | Dist Range | Track | Trk & Dist | This Season | Last Season | 1st Up | 2nd Up | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stats | 109-18-15-11 | 17-3-1-1 | 45-11-6-6 | 45-8-5-5 | 17-3-1-1 | 8-1-0-0 | 37-4-6-6 | 0-0-0-0 | 0-0-0-0 | |
| Win % | 17% | 18% | 24% | 18% | 18% | 13% | 11% | 0% | 0% | |
| Place % | 40% | 29% | 51% | 40% | 29% | 13% | 43% | 0% | 0% | |
| Rank | 7 | 5 | 4 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | - | - |
| Finish | Date | Track | Distance | Race No. | Cond. | Class | Margin | Prize won | Driver | BR | Handicap | SP | Last Run | Settle | Mile rate | Winner | 2nd | 3rd |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/8 | 20 Mar 2021 | Melton | 1200m | - | NR 90 to 105. | Citywide Stampede | 10.8m | $24,000 | Alex Ashwood | Fr1 | - | $8.90 | 7 days ago | - | 1:52.2 (56.8, 27.3) | Jilliby Chevy | I Cast No Shadow NZ 2.8m | Eureka NZ 3.9m |
| 1/9 | 13 Mar 2021 | Melton | 1720m | - | - | Hero Claiming Pace | - | $20,000 | Jack Laugher | Fr3 | - | $6.40 | 15 days ago | - | 1:54.2 (55.2, 28.0) | Van Mara NZ | Ample Power 4.5m | Watch Pulp Fiction NZ 5.1m |
| 5/7 | 26 Feb 2021 | Geelong | 1609m | - | NR 90 to 120. | Flying Brick Cider Rocket | 8.7m | $24,000 | Alex Ashwood | Fr1 | - | $17.30 | 6 days ago | - | 1:53.6 (55.4, 28.0) | Mach Dan | Sicario 1.6m | Forty Thieves NZ 4.2m |
| 5/10 | 20 Feb 2021 | Terang | 1680m | - | NR 75 to 84. | N & P Clarke Memorial Pace | 18.3m | $20,000 | Jack Laugher | Sr3 | - | $120.00 | 14 days ago | - | 1:52.6 (55.3, 27.5) | Honolua Bay | Typhoon Stride NZ 4.2m | Jilliby Lorenzo 3.8m |
| 4/9 | 6 Feb 2021 | Melton | 1720m | - | NR 80 to 94. | Nestle Professional Pace | 7.8m | $20,000 | Alex Ashwood | Fr7 | - | $19.00 | 7 days ago | - | 1:54.5 (55.6, 28.1) | Majestic Cruiser | I Cast No Shadow NZ 2.7m | Kanena Provlima 1.6m |
| 5/7 | 30 Jan 2021 | Melton | 1200m | - | NR 80 to 89. | Mercury80 4th Heat | 9.2m | $20,000 | Alex Ashwood | Fr6 | - | $7.90 | 7 days ago | - | 1:53.2 (56.2, 26.7) | Yorkshire NZ | Diamonds N Cash NZ 5.8m | Zoliver SHFHD |
| 4/7 | 23 Jan 2021 | Balarat | 1710m | - | NR 80 to 89. | Petstock Pet Adoption Pace | 6.6m | $20,000 | Alex Ashwood | Fr7 | - | $38.90 | 7 days ago | - | 1:53.2 (54.8, 27.3) | Boots Electric NZ | Joe Nien 3.4m | A Fair Ol Dance NZ 1.1m |
| 4/9 | 16 Jan 2021 | Shepptn | 2190m | - | NR 73 to 84. | Your Sold Real Estate Pace | 10.6m | $20,000 | Ryan Duffy | Sr3 | - | $19.90 | 19 days ago | - | 1:57.5 (57.0, 29.3) | Uncle Jord | Pocket Thedeal NZ 9.1m | Arts Dash NZ 1.5m |
| 2/6 | 28 Dec 2020 | Mildura | 1790m | - | NR 72 to 120. | Mildura Plumbing Plus Pace | 4.6m | $12,000 | Alex Ashwood | Fr3 | - | $1.80 | 9 days ago | - | 1:59.6 (56.0, 29.4) | Egodan | Van Mara NZ 4.6m | Caulonia Terror 1.5m |
| 1/7 | 19 Dec 2020 | Melton | 1720m | - | NR 75 to 82. | Allied Express Pace | - | $20,000 | Jack Laugher | Fr5 | - | $12.70 | - | - | 1:53.0 (56.1, 27.9) | Van Mara NZ | The Crimson Prince NZ 1.6m | A Fair Ol Dance NZ 6.7m |
Sire
Lis Mara USA
Dam
Van Seraa (NZ)
Trained at
Greenwith
Colours
Purple, Yellow Epaulettes & White Stars, Purple Sleeves With Two Yellow Stripes
Owners
S K (Samantha) Hill
| Driver (12 months) | Stats | Win % | Place % | Rank | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alex Ashwood | 0-0-0-0 | 0% | 0% | - |
| Trainer (12 months) | Stats | Win % | Place % | Rank | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| K P Hargreaves | 0-0-0-0 | 0% | 0% | - |
Race comment
OVERVIEW: Claimers are always complex affairs but if you want to unravel this particular race, you’ll want to be smarter than the average bear. First of all, this contest boasts exceptional early speed. VAN MARA (1) flies out and was fast enough to hold fellow slick beginner BONCEL BENJAMIN (3) two starts back. If he does so again tonight then FORTY THIEVES (5) should roll forward to ask a second question; and this time the polemarker may well relent. His figure formline doesn’t look flash but FORTY THIEVES (5) has tackled some serious races in his time and only five start back finished 4.2m fifth in the Bendigo Cup. Based on that info he should hold this off if he finds the leading role. Given they will have possibly broken a lead time of 44secs by the time our top tip arrives however, watch for swooping birds. It’s somewhat possible GLENAVRIL KING (4) will also engage in that early burn but he could be more menacing saved for one late run on the back of some super recent form. The other late closer that could be underrated is WATCH PULP FICTION (6) while ARDEN VOYAGER (2) has any amount of talent when in the mood and actually went better than this analyst expected first-up last time out. EARLY SPEED: 1,3,5 + 2?,4? RATINGS: 5/ 4/ 6/ 2/ 1/ 7/ 3
Age
7 years old
Sex
Bay - Gelding
Breeding
Courage Under Fire NZ - Lombo Socialite (Presidential Ball USA)
Best MR
1:57.0MS
Dist Best MR
1:57.0MS
Gear
Bit - Headcheck, Bit - Straight, Blinkers - Hood, Boots - Knee, Crupper, Deafeners - Plugs, Headcheck - Fixed, Hopples - Flat, Hopples - Length 57, Neck Strap, Shoes - Front, Shoes - Hind, Tail Tie, Undercheck, Bar crupper , Whip, Hopple Shorteners - ...
Gear Changes
Removed: Fly Veil
Today's Stats
Track
13-4-1-2
Distance
11-4-1-1
Track & Distance
10-4-1-1
Last Season
27-6-6-2
This Season
9-4-1-1
Career
42-11-8-3
Prize Money
$142,072
Win Range
1680 - 2240
Last 10 Starts
8730111921
Last Run
14 days ago
Win S/Rate
Place S/Rate
| Total | Distance | Dist Range | Track | Trk & Dist | This Season | Last Season | 1st Up | 2nd Up | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stats | 42-11-8-3 | 11-4-1-1 | 28-8-4-2 | 13-4-1-2 | 10-4-1-1 | 9-4-1-1 | 27-6-6-2 | 0-0-0-0 | 0-0-0-0 | |
| Win % | 26% | 36% | 29% | 31% | 40% | 44% | 22% | 0% | 0% | |
| Place % | 52% | 55% | 50% | 54% | 60% | 67% | 52% | 0% | 0% | |
| Rank | 3 | 2 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 2 | - | - |
| Finish | Date | Track | Distance | Race No. | Cond. | Class | Margin | Prize won | Driver | BR | Handicap | SP | Last Run | Settle | Mile rate | Winner | 2nd | 3rd |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/10 | 13 Mar 2021 | Melton | 2240m | - | NR 76 to 84. | Nutrien Equine Pace | - | $20,000 | Kerryn Manning | Fr2 | - | $5.30 | 7 days ago | - | 1:57.4 (56.1, 27.9) | Glenavril King | Pembrook Charlie NZ HD | Major Meister NZ 1.5m |
| 2/11 | 6 Mar 2021 | Melton | 2240m | - | - | Nevele R Stud Pace | 2.2m | $20,000 | Kerryn Manning | Sr4 | - | $15.20 | 14 days ago | - | 1:55.7 (57.0, 28.2) | Im No Outlaw NZ | Glenavril King 2.2m | Typhoon Stride NZ HFNK |
| 9/10 | 20 Feb 2021 | Terang | 1680m | - | NR 75 to 84. | N & P Clarke Memorial Pace | 22.0m | $20,000 | Kerryn Manning | Fr4 | - | $25.20 | 7 days ago | - | 1:52.6 (55.3, 27.5) | Honolua Bay | Typhoon Stride NZ 4.2m | Jilliby Lorenzo 3.8m |
| 1/5 | 13 Feb 2021 | Melton | 2240m | - | - | Hero Claiming Pace | - | $20,000 | Kerryn Manning | Fr2 | - | $5.90 | 9 days ago | - | 1:58.6 (55.3, 27.4) | Glenavril King | Watch Pulp Fiction NZ 2.5m | Ample Power NK |
| 1/7 | 4 Feb 2021 | Marybro | 2190m | - | NR 62 to 75. | Lachlan Hurse Plumbing | - | $7,000 | Kerryn Manning | Fr5 | - | $2.70 | 10 days ago | - | 2:03.2 (56.1, 26.7) | Glenavril King | Motu Tigers Eye NZ 7.2m | Form Analyst 1.3m |
| 1/8 | 25 Jan 2021 | Stawell | 2180m | - | NR 61 to 75. | Become A Vhrc Member Today | - | $7,000 | Kerryn Manning | Sr1 | - | $2.10 | 8 days ago | - | 1:58.9 (58.8, 28.5) | Glenavril King | Image of Starzzz 3.2m | Jackierabbit 1.4m |
| 10/12 | 17 Jan 2021 | Hamiltn | 2160m | - | NR 80 to 105. | Matthews Hamilton Cup | 50.7m | $35,000 | Ryan Duffy | Fr3 | - | $82.50 | 8 days ago | - | 1:53.8 (54.9, 27.5) | Fourbigmen | Kowalski Analysis 5.2m | Jilliby Lorenzo HD |
| 3/7 | 9 Jan 2021 | Bendigo | 2150m | - | - | Sheahan Plumbing Claiming | 20.5m | $20,000 | Kerryn Manning | Fr3 | - | $13.10 | 7 days ago | - | 1:55.4 (54.3, 27.3) | Struve | Ample Power 20.3m | Glenavril King HFHD |
| 7/11 | 2 Jan 2021 | Melton | 2240m | - | - | Vhrc Caduceus Metro Ht | 9.0m | $20,000 | Kerryn Manning | Fr7 | - | $25.40 | 4 days ago | - | 1:57.3 (58.9, 29.9) | Puntarno Stride NZ | Ragnarr NZ NK | Im No Outlaw NZ HD |
| 8/11 | 29 Dec 2020 | Bendigo | 2150m | - | - | Vicbred 4yo E&g Silver | 8.4m | $25,000 | Kerryn Manning | Sr1 | - | $28.10 | - | - | 1:56.3 (55.3, 27.0) | Arggghhh | Villacci HFHD | Hugo Rocks 1.9m |
Sire
Courage Under Fire NZ
Dam
Lombo Socialite
Trained at
Vineyard
Colours
Dark Blue & Yellow Quarters, White Sleeves
Owners
C W Thompson, B Richardson
| Driver (12 months) | Stats | Win % | Place % | Rank | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grant Campbell | 0-0-0-0 | 0% | 0% | - |
| Trainer (12 months) | Stats | Win % | Place % | Rank | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| K E Manning | 0-0-0-0 | 0% | 0% | - |
Race comment
OVERVIEW: Claimers are always complex affairs but if you want to unravel this particular race, you’ll want to be smarter than the average bear. First of all, this contest boasts exceptional early speed. VAN MARA (1) flies out and was fast enough to hold fellow slick beginner BONCEL BENJAMIN (3) two starts back. If he does so again tonight then FORTY THIEVES (5) should roll forward to ask a second question; and this time the polemarker may well relent. His figure formline doesn’t look flash but FORTY THIEVES (5) has tackled some serious races in his time and only five start back finished 4.2m fifth in the Bendigo Cup. Based on that info he should hold this off if he finds the leading role. Given they will have possibly broken a lead time of 44secs by the time our top tip arrives however, watch for swooping birds. It’s somewhat possible GLENAVRIL KING (4) will also engage in that early burn but he could be more menacing saved for one late run on the back of some super recent form. The other late closer that could be underrated is WATCH PULP FICTION (6) while ARDEN VOYAGER (2) has any amount of talent when in the mood and actually went better than this analyst expected first-up last time out. EARLY SPEED: 1,3,5 + 2?,4? RATINGS: 5/ 4/ 6/ 2/ 1/ 7/ 3
Age
6 years old
Sex
Bay - Gelding
Breeding
Somebeachsomewhere USA - Ardens Darlin (NZ) (Bettors Delight USA)
Best MR
1:54.3MS
Dist Best MR
1:54.7MS
Gear
Bit - Headcheck, Bit - Snaffle, Blinkers - Murphy Blind N/S, Boots - Knee, Boots - Shin/Tendon, Crupper, Headcheck - Running, Hopples - Flat, Hopples - Length 59, Shoes - Front, Shoes - Hind, Spreaders - Guiders, Tail Tie, Tongue Tie - Visible, Whip, ...
Today's Stats
Track
17-6-2-2
Distance
13-5-3-1
Track & Distance
12-5-2-1
Last Season
22-8-2-3
This Season
1-0-0-0
Career
39-13-5-8
Prize Money
$123,630
Win Range
1609 - 2240
Last 10 Starts
41x30378x5
Last Run
14 days ago
Win S/Rate
Place S/Rate
| Total | Distance | Dist Range | Track | Trk & Dist | This Season | Last Season | 1st Up | 2nd Up | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stats | 39-13-5-8 | 13-5-3-1 | 27-8-4-7 | 17-6-2-2 | 12-5-2-1 | 1-0-0-0 | 22-8-2-3 | 0-0-0-0 | 0-0-0-0 | |
| Win % | 33% | 38% | 30% | 35% | 42% | 0% | 36% | 0% | 0% | |
| Place % | 67% | 69% | 70% | 59% | 67% | 0% | 59% | 0% | 0% | |
| Rank | 2 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 1 | - | 1 | - | - |
| Finish | Date | Track | Distance | Race No. | Cond. | Class | Margin | Prize won | Driver | BR | Handicap | SP | Last Run | Settle | Mile rate | Winner | 2nd | 3rd |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/9 | 13 Mar 2021 | Melton | 1720m | - | - | Hero Claiming Pace | 12.5m | $20,000 | Kate Gath | Fr6 | - | $7.50 | 84 days ago | - | 1:54.2 (55.2, 28.0) | Van Mara NZ | Ample Power 4.5m | Watch Pulp Fiction NZ 5.1m |
| 8/8 | 19 Dec 2020 | Melton | 2240m | - | NR 90 to 120. | Tab Westburn Grant Ffa | 50.3m | $24,000 | Kate Gath | Fr3 | - | $8.80 | 21 days ago | - | 1:55.9 (56.7, 27.3) | Bettor Be the Bomb | Somewhere Secret 1.8m | Rishi NZ 5.3m |
| 7/7 | 28 Nov 2020 | Melton | 1720m | - | NR 90 to 120. | Tab Blacks A Fake Ffa | 14.7m | $24,000 | Kate Gath | Fr4 | - | $5.80 | 8 days ago | - | 1:52.4 (55.7, 28.4) | Bulletproof Boy | Bettor Be the Bomb 2.6m | Sicario SHFHD |
| 3/9 | 20 Nov 2020 | Melton | 2240m | - | NR 90 to 120. | Crown Graduate Pacers Ffa | 14.8m | $60,000 | Kate Gath | Sr3 | - | $94.70 | 6 days ago | - | 1:53.3 (55.3, 27.5) | Wolf Stride | Sirletic 3.0m | Arden Voyager NZ 11.9m |
| 11/11 | 14 Nov 2020 | Melton | 2240m | - | NR 90 to 120. | Tab Preux Chevalier Ffa | 120.8m | $24,000 | Kate Gath | Sr1 | - | $49.90 | 14 days ago | - | 1:55.0 (54.0, 26.7) | Lochinvar Art | Wolf Stride 6.3m | Sicario 2.1m |
| 3/9 | 31 Oct 2020 | Melton | 1720m | - | NR 90 to 120. | Dnr My Lightning Blue Ffa | 1.8m | $24,000 | Kate Gath | Fr2 | - | $6.70 | 105 days ago | - | 1:52.3 (55.1, 27.3) | Wolf Stride | Somebeachshadow HFHD | Arden Voyager NZ 1.5m |
| 1/10 | 18 Jul 2020 | Balarat | 1710m | - | - | C & L Electrical Pace | - | $20,000 | Kate Gath | Sr3 | - | $1.50 | 14 days ago | - | 1:54.7 (56.2, 27.8) | Arden Voyager NZ | The Hervey Bay 3.8m | Arts Dash NZ 18.9m |
| 4/12 | 4 Jul 2020 | Melton | 2240m | - | - | Dnr East V West Pace Final | 18.7m | $20,000 | Kate Gath | Sr5 | - | $5.10 | 7 days ago | - | 1:53.4 (56.3, 28.3) | Its Back in the Day NZ | Louis Sedgwick 16.1m | Dark Terror NK |
| 1/10 | 27 Jun 2020 | Melton | 2240m | - | - | Dnr Logistics East Vs West | - | $12,000 | Kate Gath | Sr2 | - | $4.50 | 22 days ago | - | 1:54.7 (55.8, 27.9) | Arden Voyager NZ | Its Back in the Day NZ 3.4m | Yankee Lincoln NZ 1.3m |
| 1/7 | 5 Jun 2020 | Melton | 2240m | - | NR 79 to 89. | Tab Long May We Play Pace | - | $12,000 | Kate Gath | Fr7 | - | $2.80 | - | - | 1:54.9 (56.1, 28.5) | Arden Voyager NZ | Smart Little Shard 4.9m | Rupert of Lincoln NZ HFHD |
Sire
Somebeachsomewhere USA
Dam
Ardens Darlin (NZ)
Trained at
Diggers Rest
Colours
Royal Blue, White Checked Sash, White Sleeve, Red Stripes
Owners
Lord Valley Lodge, S Corso
| Driver (12 months) | Stats | Win % | Place % | Rank | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kate Gath | 0-0-0-0 | 0% | 0% | - |
| Trainer (12 months) | Stats | Win % | Place % | Rank | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| A P Gath | 0-0-0-0 | 0% | 0% | - |
Race comment
OVERVIEW: Claimers are always complex affairs but if you want to unravel this particular race, you’ll want to be smarter than the average bear. First of all, this contest boasts exceptional early speed. VAN MARA (1) flies out and was fast enough to hold fellow slick beginner BONCEL BENJAMIN (3) two starts back. If he does so again tonight then FORTY THIEVES (5) should roll forward to ask a second question; and this time the polemarker may well relent. His figure formline doesn’t look flash but FORTY THIEVES (5) has tackled some serious races in his time and only five start back finished 4.2m fifth in the Bendigo Cup. Based on that info he should hold this off if he finds the leading role. Given they will have possibly broken a lead time of 44secs by the time our top tip arrives however, watch for swooping birds. It’s somewhat possible GLENAVRIL KING (4) will also engage in that early burn but he could be more menacing saved for one late run on the back of some super recent form. The other late closer that could be underrated is WATCH PULP FICTION (6) while ARDEN VOYAGER (2) has any amount of talent when in the mood and actually went better than this analyst expected first-up last time out. EARLY SPEED: 1,3,5 + 2?,4? RATINGS: 5/ 4/ 6/ 2/ 1/ 7/ 3
Age
8 years old
Sex
Bay - Gelding
Breeding
Christian Cullen NZ - Harem Franco (NZ) (Artiscape USA)
Best MR
1:52.6MS
Dist Best MR
1:54.4MS
Gear
Bit - Lugging, Blinkers - European, Boots - Bell, Boots - Knee, Boots - Shin/Tendon, Crupper, Headcheck - None, Hopples - Flat, Hopples - Length 62, Neck Strap, Shoes - Front, Shoes - Hind, Tongue Tie - Visible, Whip, Hopple Shorteners - Stands and M ...
Today's Stats
Track
40-5-8-9
Distance
30-4-6-6
Track & Distance
30-4-6-6
Last Season
27-3-6-4
This Season
5-0-0-1
Career
82-13-12-11
Prize Money
$147,754
Win Range
1720 - 2240
Last 10 Starts
7375150939
Last Run
14 days ago
Win S/Rate
Place S/Rate
| Total | Distance | Dist Range | Track | Trk & Dist | This Season | Last Season | 1st Up | 2nd Up | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stats | 82-13-12-11 | 30-4-6-6 | 65-12-10-7 | 40-5-8-9 | 30-4-6-6 | 5-0-0-1 | 27-3-6-4 | 0-0-0-0 | 0-0-0-0 | |
| Win % | 16% | 13% | 18% | 13% | 13% | 0% | 11% | 0% | 0% | |
| Place % | 44% | 53% | 45% | 55% | 53% | 20% | 48% | 0% | 0% | |
| Rank | 6 | 4 | 7 | 4 | 4 | 6 | 3 | - | - |
| Finish | Date | Track | Distance | Race No. | Cond. | Class | Margin | Prize won | Driver | BR | Handicap | SP | Last Run | Settle | Mile rate | Winner | 2nd | 3rd |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9/9 | 13 Mar 2021 | Melton | 2240m | - | NR 85 to 99. | Tab Long May We Play Pace | 39.7m | $20,000 | Darby Mcguigan | Fr7 | - | $54.10 | 15 days ago | - | 1:55.6 (54.4, 27.5) | Mach Dan | Reactor Now NK | I Cast No Shadow NZ 12.4m |
| 3/7 | 26 Feb 2021 | Geelong | 1609m | - | NR 90 to 120. | Flying Brick Cider Rocket | 5.8m | $24,000 | Darby Mcguigan | Fr4 | - | $21.30 | 20 days ago | - | 1:53.6 (55.4, 28.0) | Mach Dan | Sicario 1.6m | Forty Thieves NZ 4.2m |
| 9/10 | 6 Feb 2021 | Melton | 2240m | - | NR 90 to 120. | Tab Pure Steel Group 3 | 24.0m | $30,000 | Darby Mcguigan | Fr4 | - | $22.30 | 14 days ago | - | 1:54.5 (54.8, 27.3) | Max Delight | Western Sonador 1.1m | Sirletic HD |
| 11/12 | 23 Jan 2021 | Balarat | 2710m | - | NR 90 to 120. | Petstock Ballarat Cup | 28.9m | $110,000 | Darby Mcguigan | Sr5 | - | $155.00 | 14 days ago | - | 1:57.7 (53.1, 26.4) | Lochinvar Art | Out to Play 6.4m | Wolf Stride 4.7m |
| 5/12 | 9 Jan 2021 | Bendigo | 2650m | - | NR 90 to 120. | Garrards Bendigo Cup | 4.2m | $70,000 | Darby Mcguigan | Fr3 | - | $23.60 | 14 days ago | - | 1:55.8 (56.0, 28.0) | Wolf Stride | Fourbigmen 1.5m | Sirletic 1.5m |
| 1/5 | 26 Dec 2020 | Balarat | 2200m | - | NR 80 to 89. | Petstock Pace | - | $20,000 | Darby Mcguigan | Fr4 | - | $1.90 | 14 days ago | - | 1:55.7 (55.8, 28.4) | Forty Thieves NZ | Im Anothermasterpiece NZ 2.8m | A Fair Ol Dance NZ 6.7m |
| 5/10 | 12 Dec 2020 | Melton | 2240m | - | NR 90 to 105. | Dnr Logistics Gammalite | 5.2m | $24,000 | Darby Mcguigan | Fr3 | - | $6.00 | 14 days ago | - | 1:54.6 (56.4, 28.5) | Sirletic | Bettor Be the Bomb HFNK | Somebeachshadow 1.1m |
| 7/12 | 28 Nov 2020 | Melton | 2240m | - | NR 80 to 95. | Antler Luggage Pace | 20.9m | $20,000 | Joe Pace | Sr6 | - | $46.20 | 8 days ago | - | 1:54.1 (55.8, 27.7) | Miss Mcgonagall | Diamonds N Cash NZ HD | Im Anothermasterpiece NZ HFHD |
| 3/9 | 20 Nov 2020 | Melton | 2240m | - | NR 85 to 120. | Tab Make A Date With Play | 2.7m | $20,000 | Darby Mcguigan | Fr6 | - | $8.00 | 13 days ago | - | 1:57.3 (55.6, 27.9) | Bettor Be the Bomb | Falcon Stride HFNK | Forty Thieves NZ 2.0m |
| 7/12 | 7 Nov 2020 | Melton | 2240m | - | NR 88 to 105. | Allied Express Pace | 21.1m | $20,000 | James Herbertson | Fr5 | - | $30.30 | - | - | 1:54.7 (55.7, 27.3) | Tam Major | Code Black NZ 2.1m | Major Times 5.0m |
Sire
Christian Cullen NZ
Dam
Harem Franco (NZ)
Trained at
Harkness
Colours
White, Red Diamonds, Blue Sleeves With Three Red Diamonds
Owners
C Sant, A Pace
| Driver (12 months) | Stats | Win % | Place % | Rank | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Darby McGuigan | 0-0-0-0 | 0% | 0% | - |
| Trainer (12 months) | Stats | Win % | Place % | Rank | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| J Pace | 0-0-0-0 | 0% | 0% | - |
Race comment
OVERVIEW: Claimers are always complex affairs but if you want to unravel this particular race, you’ll want to be smarter than the average bear. First of all, this contest boasts exceptional early speed. VAN MARA (1) flies out and was fast enough to hold fellow slick beginner BONCEL BENJAMIN (3) two starts back. If he does so again tonight then FORTY THIEVES (5) should roll forward to ask a second question; and this time the polemarker may well relent. His figure formline doesn’t look flash but FORTY THIEVES (5) has tackled some serious races in his time and only five start back finished 4.2m fifth in the Bendigo Cup. Based on that info he should hold this off if he finds the leading role. Given they will have possibly broken a lead time of 44secs by the time our top tip arrives however, watch for swooping birds. It’s somewhat possible GLENAVRIL KING (4) will also engage in that early burn but he could be more menacing saved for one late run on the back of some super recent form. The other late closer that could be underrated is WATCH PULP FICTION (6) while ARDEN VOYAGER (2) has any amount of talent when in the mood and actually went better than this analyst expected first-up last time out. EARLY SPEED: 1,3,5 + 2?,4? RATINGS: 5/ 4/ 6/ 2/ 1/ 7/ 3
Age
10 years old
Sex
Bay - Horse
Breeding
Art Major USA - Joys Underworld (NZ) (Christian Cullen NZ)
Best MR
1:51.1MS
Dist Best MR
1:53.7MS
Gear
Anti Choking Device, Bit - Pulling, Open Bridle, Boots - Knee, Boots - Shin/Tendon, Headcheck - Fixed, Hopples - Flat, Hopples - Length 59, Lugging Pole N/S, Shoes - Front, Shoes - Hind, Tongue Tie - Visible, Blinkers - Sliding Block Eyes
Today's Stats
Track
3-0-1-1
Distance
3-0-1-1
Track & Distance
2-0-1-0
Last Season
31-3-6-5
This Season
5-0-2-1
Career
123-25-17-17
Prize Money
$336,889
Win Range
1609 - 2700
Last 10 Starts
2280920273
Last Run
14 days ago
Win S/Rate
Place S/Rate
| Total | Distance | Dist Range | Track | Trk & Dist | This Season | Last Season | 1st Up | 2nd Up | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stats | 123-25-17-17 | 3-0-1-1 | 40-7-10-3 | 3-0-1-1 | 2-0-1-0 | 5-0-2-1 | 31-3-6-5 | 0-0-0-0 | 0-0-0-0 | |
| Win % | 20% | 0% | 18% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 10% | 0% | 0% | |
| Place % | 48% | 67% | 50% | 67% | 50% | 60% | 45% | 0% | 0% | |
| Rank | 5 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 7 | 3 | 6 | - | - |
| Finish | Date | Track | Distance | Race No. | Cond. | Class | Margin | Prize won | Driver | BR | Handicap | SP | Last Run | Settle | Mile rate | Winner | 2nd | 3rd |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/9 | 13 Mar 2021 | Melton | 1720m | - | - | Hero Claiming Pace | 9.6m | $20,000 | Jodi Quinlan | Fr7 | - | $32.40 | 15 days ago | - | 1:54.2 (55.2, 28.0) | Van Mara NZ | Ample Power 4.5m | Watch Pulp Fiction NZ 5.1m |
| 7/7 | 26 Feb 2021 | Geelong | 1609m | - | NR 90 to 120. | Flying Brick Cider Rocket | 17.3m | $24,000 | Jodi Quinlan | Sr2 | - | $20.00 | 13 days ago | - | 1:53.6 (55.4, 28.0) | Mach Dan | Sicario 1.6m | Forty Thieves NZ 4.2m |
| 2/5 | 13 Feb 2021 | Melton | 2240m | - | - | Hero Claiming Pace | 2.5m | $20,000 | Jodi Quinlan | Fr5 | - | $5.70 | 7 days ago | - | 1:58.6 (55.3, 27.4) | Glenavril King | Watch Pulp Fiction NZ 2.5m | Ample Power NK |
| 10/10 | 6 Feb 2021 | Melton | 2240m | - | NR 90 to 120. | Tab Pure Steel Group 3 | 38.1m | $30,000 | Jodi Quinlan | Sr1 | - | $66.00 | 14 days ago | - | 1:54.5 (54.8, 27.3) | Max Delight | Western Sonador 1.1m | Sirletic HD |
| 2/10 | 23 Jan 2021 | Albpark | 1660m | - | No NR. | Apg Sale 31jan Open Divide | 4.4m | $15,210 | Chantal Turpin | Fr1 | - | $26.00 | 35 days ago | - | 1:54.0 (54.8, 26.9) | Turn It Up | Watch Pulp Fiction NZ 4.4m | Northview Hustler NZ 2.3m |
| 9/12 | 19 Dec 2020 | Albpark | 2680m | - | NR 90 to 120. | The Creek Christmas Cup | 44.1m | $21,270 | Chantal Turpin | Fr2 | - | $101.00 | 14 days ago | - | 1:54.6 (55.8, 27.4) | One Change NZ | Bright Energy HD | Colt Thirty One HFHD |
| 12/12 | 5 Dec 2020 | Albpark | 2138m | - | No NR. | 2020 Queensland Cup G2 | 24.0m | $50,660 | Chantal Turpin | Fr7 | - | $151.00 | 7 days ago | - | 1:55.6 (55.2, 26.9) | Cruz NZ | Colt Thirty One HD | One Change NZ 1.8m |
| 8/10 | 28 Nov 2020 | Albpark | 1660m | - | No NR. | 2020 Be Good Johnny Sprint | 19.0m | $30,660 | Chantal Turpin | Fr5 | - | $151.00 | 21 days ago | - | 1:51.9 (54.4, 26.7) | Colt Thirty One | One Change NZ NK | Turn It Up HFHD |
| 2/7 | 7 Nov 2020 | Albpark | 2138m | - | No NR. | Smart Karamea Open Pace | 6.3m | $14,700 | Chantal Turpin | Fr4 | - | $34.00 | 14 days ago | - | 1:54.7 (55.3, 27.5) | Colt Thirty One | Watch Pulp Fiction NZ 6.3m | Fame Assured 1.2m |
| 2/8 | 24 Oct 2020 | Albpark | 1660m | - | No NR. | Sunshine Knight Open Pace | 3.1m | $14,430 | Chantal Turpin | Fr1 | - | $5.00 | - | - | 1:53.0 (55.4, 27.9) | Turn It Up | Watch Pulp Fiction NZ 3.1m | Lilac Flash NZ 6.5m |
Sire
Art Major USA
Dam
Joys Underworld (NZ)
Trained at
Patrick Estate
Colours
Pink, Royal Blue Diamonds Collar & Band, White Striped Sleeves
Owners
R A Patrick, D S Murray, J H Manzelmann, J E Doolan, J D Manzelmann, I E L Black, J A Turpin, K K Turpin, D L Golinski
| Driver (12 months) | Stats | Win % | Place % | Rank | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jodi Quinlan | 0-0-0-0 | 0% | 0% | - |
| Trainer (12 months) | Stats | Win % | Place % | Rank | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| J N Quinlan | 0-0-0-0 | 0% | 0% | - |
D: James Herbertson (a(C))
T: E J Stewart
Race comment
OVERVIEW: Claimers are always complex affairs but if you want to unravel this particular race, you’ll want to be smarter than the average bear. First of all, this contest boasts exceptional early speed. VAN MARA (1) flies out and was fast enough to hold fellow slick beginner BONCEL BENJAMIN (3) two starts back. If he does so again tonight then FORTY THIEVES (5) should roll forward to ask a second question; and this time the polemarker may well relent. His figure formline doesn’t look flash but FORTY THIEVES (5) has tackled some serious races in his time and only five start back finished 4.2m fifth in the Bendigo Cup. Based on that info he should hold this off if he finds the leading role. Given they will have possibly broken a lead time of 44secs by the time our top tip arrives however, watch for swooping birds. It’s somewhat possible GLENAVRIL KING (4) will also engage in that early burn but he could be more menacing saved for one late run on the back of some super recent form. The other late closer that could be underrated is WATCH PULP FICTION (6) while ARDEN VOYAGER (2) has any amount of talent when in the mood and actually went better than this analyst expected first-up last time out. EARLY SPEED: 1,3,5 + 2?,4? RATINGS: 5/ 4/ 6/ 2/ 1/ 7/ 3
Age
9 years old
Sex
Bay - Gelding
Breeding
Mach Three CA - Modern Life (Presidential Ball USA)
Best MR
1:55.6MS
Dist Best MR
1:55.6MS
Gear
Bit - Snaffle, Boots - Knee, Boots - Shin/Tendon, Burr - Rein N/S, Crupper, Deafeners - Removable, Headcheck - Fixed, Hopples - Flat, Hopples - Length 57, Shoes - Front, Shoes - Hind
Today's Stats
Track
19-3-3-5
Distance
17-4-2-5
Track & Distance
16-3-2-5
Last Season
2-0-0-1
This Season
5-0-2-1
Career
35-12-6-5
Prize Money
$161,807
Win Range
1670 - 2240
Last 10 Starts
71x3523928
Last Run
7 days ago
Win S/Rate
Place S/Rate
| Total | Distance | Dist Range | Track | Trk & Dist | This Season | Last Season | 1st Up | 2nd Up | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stats | 35-12-6-5 | 17-4-2-5 | 27-10-3-5 | 19-3-3-5 | 16-3-2-5 | 5-0-2-1 | 2-0-0-1 | 0-0-0-0 | 0-0-0-0 | |
| Win % | 34% | 24% | 37% | 16% | 19% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | |
| Place % | 66% | 65% | 67% | 58% | 63% | 60% | 50% | 0% | 0% | |
| Rank | 1 | 3 | 1 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 7 | - | - |
| Finish | Date | Track | Distance | Race No. | Cond. | Class | Margin | Prize won | Driver | BR | Handicap | SP | Last Run | Settle | Mile rate | Winner | 2nd | 3rd |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/8 | 20 Mar 2021 | Melton | 1200m | - | NR 90 to 105. | Citywide Stampede | 126.6m | $24,000 | James Herbertson | Fr6 | - | $35.80 | 7 days ago | - | 1:52.2 (56.8, 27.3) | Jilliby Chevy | I Cast No Shadow NZ 2.8m | Eureka NZ 3.9m |
| 2/9 | 13 Mar 2021 | Melton | 1720m | - | - | Hero Claiming Pace | 4.5m | $20,000 | James Herbertson | Fr5 | - | $9.10 | 7 days ago | - | 1:54.2 (55.2, 28.0) | Van Mara NZ | Ample Power 4.5m | Watch Pulp Fiction NZ 5.1m |
| 9/10 | 6 Mar 2021 | Melton | 2240m | - | NR 90 to 120. | Catanach'S Jewellers Ffa | 14.4m | $24,000 | James Herbertson | Fr3 | - | $29.90 | 21 days ago | - | 1:54.9 (55.3, 27.5) | Malcolms Rhythm | Majestic Cruiser 1.5m | Like a Wildfire NZ 1.4m |
| 3/5 | 13 Feb 2021 | Melton | 2240m | - | - | Hero Claiming Pace | 3.4m | $20,000 | Jack Laugher | Fr4 | - | $2.80 | 35 days ago | - | 1:58.6 (55.3, 27.4) | Glenavril King | Watch Pulp Fiction NZ 2.5m | Ample Power NK |
| 2/7 | 9 Jan 2021 | Bendigo | 2150m | - | - | Sheahan Plumbing Claiming | 20.3m | $20,000 | Jack Laugher | Fr7 | - | $6.20 | 14 days ago | - | 1:55.4 (54.3, 27.3) | Struve | Ample Power 20.3m | Glenavril King HFHD |
| 5/5 | 26 Dec 2020 | Balarat | 2200m | - | - | Flying Horse Claiming Pace | 66.8m | $20,000 | Leigh Sutton | Fr5 | - | $3.50 | 28 days ago | - | 2:00.4 (55.6, 27.9) | The Crimson Prince NZ | Star of Memphis NZ HFNK | Jilliby Lorenzo HD |
| 3/10 | 28 Nov 2020 | Melton | 2240m | - | - | Hero Claiming Masters | 4.1m | $24,000 | David Moran | Sr2 | - | $9.10 | 616 days ago | - | 1:56.9 (56.8, 27.4) | Somewhere Secret | Major Assassin 3.9m | Ample Power HFHD |
| 1/10 | 23 Mar 2019 | Melton | 2240m | - | M1 Only. | Tab Multiplier Pace | - | $20,000 | James Herbertson | Fr1 | - | $1.50 | 42 days ago | - | 1:56.2 (56.1, 27.3) | Ample Power | Firenglow 2.8m | Sixty NK |
| 7/8 | 9 Feb 2019 | Melton | 2240m | - | M2 To M4. | Hygain Team Teal Pace | 17.5m | $20,000 | Sidney Van Den Brande | Fr2 | - | $6.90 | 7 days ago | - | 1:55.6 (56.0, 27.9) | Tell Me Tales | Hickstead NZ 3.1m | Jilliby Bandit 6.2m |
| 3/6 | 2 Feb 2019 | Melton | 2240m | - | M0 Or Better. | Edgell The Pure Steel | HFNK | $30,000 | Chris Alford | Fr4 | - | $5.50 | - | - | 1:54.4 (55.5, 27.2) | Utmost Delight NZ | Shadow Reign SHFHD | Ample Power HFNK |
Sire
Mach Three CA
Dam
Modern Life
Trained at
Cardigan
Colours
Navy Blue, White Yoke, Silver Band, Navy Blue Sleeves
Owners
P S (Peter) Gleeson
| Driver (12 months) | Stats | Win % | Place % | Rank | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| James Herbertson | 0-0-0-0 | 0% | 0% | - |
| Trainer (12 months) | Stats | Win % | Place % | Rank | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| E J Stewart | 0-0-0-0 | 0% | 0% | - |
Race comment
OVERVIEW: Claimers are always complex affairs but if you want to unravel this particular race, you’ll want to be smarter than the average bear. First of all, this contest boasts exceptional early speed. VAN MARA (1) flies out and was fast enough to hold fellow slick beginner BONCEL BENJAMIN (3) two starts back. If he does so again tonight then FORTY THIEVES (5) should roll forward to ask a second question; and this time the polemarker may well relent. His figure formline doesn’t look flash but FORTY THIEVES (5) has tackled some serious races in his time and only five start back finished 4.2m fifth in the Bendigo Cup. Based on that info he should hold this off if he finds the leading role. Given they will have possibly broken a lead time of 44secs by the time our top tip arrives however, watch for swooping birds. It’s somewhat possible GLENAVRIL KING (4) will also engage in that early burn but he could be more menacing saved for one late run on the back of some super recent form. The other late closer that could be underrated is WATCH PULP FICTION (6) while ARDEN VOYAGER (2) has any amount of talent when in the mood and actually went better than this analyst expected first-up last time out. EARLY SPEED: 1,3,5 + 2?,4? RATINGS: 5/ 4/ 6/ 2/ 1/ 7/ 3
Age
7 years old
Sex
Bay - Gelding
Breeding
Grinfromeartoear USA - Alleluia Lombo (Christian Cullen NZ)
Best MR
1:51.2MS
Dist Best MR
1:56.4MS
Gear
Anti Choking Device, Bit - Snaffle, Boots - Knee, Boots - Shin/Tendon, Burr - Rein N/S, Crupper, Deafeners - Removable, Hopples - Flat, Hopples - Length 58, Neck Strap, Rogues Hood, Shoes - Front, Shoes - Hind, Tail Tie, Tongue Tie - Visible, Whip
Today's Stats
Track
21-2-3-3
Distance
9-1-1-1
Track & Distance
9-1-1-1
Last Season
25-3-5-3
This Season
8-1-1-1
Career
54-12-7-7
Prize Money
$486,880
Win Range
1190 - 2240
Last 10 Starts
0x51542368
Last Run
7 days ago
Win S/Rate
Place S/Rate
| Total | Distance | Dist Range | Track | Trk & Dist | This Season | Last Season | 1st Up | 2nd Up | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stats | 54-12-7-7 | 9-1-1-1 | 36-9-3-4 | 21-2-3-3 | 9-1-1-1 | 8-1-1-1 | 25-3-5-3 | 0-0-0-0 | 0-0-0-0 | |
| Win % | 22% | 11% | 25% | 10% | 11% | 13% | 12% | 0% | 0% | |
| Place % | 48% | 33% | 44% | 38% | 33% | 38% | 44% | 0% | 0% | |
| Rank | 4 | 7 | 5 | 7 | 6 | 2 | 4 | - | - |
| Finish | Date | Track | Distance | Race No. | Cond. | Class | Margin | Prize won | Driver | BR | Handicap | SP | Last Run | Settle | Mile rate | Winner | 2nd | 3rd |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/8 | 20 Mar 2021 | Melton | 1720m | - | NR 80 to 89. | Builders Academy Pace | 45.6m | $20,000 | Darby Mcguigan | Fr5 | - | $20.80 | 7 days ago | - | 1:53.1 (56.7, 28.1) | Kanena Provlima | Arggghhh 1.1m | Honolua Bay HD |
| 6/9 | 13 Mar 2021 | Melton | 1720m | - | - | Hero Claiming Pace | 15.7m | $20,000 | Michael Stanley | Fr4 | - | $4.60 | 7 days ago | - | 1:54.2 (55.2, 28.0) | Van Mara NZ | Ample Power 4.5m | Watch Pulp Fiction NZ 5.1m |
| 3/8 | 6 Mar 2021 | Melton | 1720m | - | NR 80 to 94. | Waste Sense Pace | 5.9m | $20,000 | Michael Stanley | Fr5 | - | $16.30 | 8 days ago | - | 1:52.0 (56.0, 28.6) | Two Times Bettor | Rollova NZ 3.8m | Boncel Benjamin 2.1m |
| 2/9 | 26 Feb 2021 | Geelong | 2100m | - | NR 75 to 89. | Geelong High Speed Racing | 9.8m | $20,000 | Ryan Duffy | Fr6 | - | $14.20 | 13 days ago | - | 1:56.6 (56.3, 28.0) | Sonny Weaver NZ | Boncel Benjamin 9.8m | Boy From Bondi 5.8m |
| 4/5 | 13 Feb 2021 | Melton | 2240m | - | - | Hero Claiming Pace | 3.4m | $20,000 | Ryan Duffy | Fr3 | - | $2.10 | 7 days ago | - | 1:58.6 (55.3, 27.4) | Glenavril King | Watch Pulp Fiction NZ 2.5m | Ample Power NK |
| 5/7 | 6 Feb 2021 | Melton | 1200m | - | NR up to 120. | Mercury80 Final | 5.1m | $50,000 | Ryan Duffy | Fr6 | - | $7.30 | 21 days ago | - | 1:52.3 (55.7, 28.3) | Yorkshire NZ | Rollova NZ 2.1m | Change the Print NZ HFNK |
| 1/6 | 16 Jan 2021 | Shepptn | 1190m | - | NR 70 to 79. | Hunter Rural Mercury80 | - | $20,000 | Ryan Duffy | Fr6 | - | $5.30 | 7 days ago | - | 1:51.2 (56.7, 28.5) | Boncel Benjamin | The Dude NZ 6.5m | Im No Outlaw NZ 1.4m |
| 5/8 | 9 Jan 2021 | Bendigo | 2150m | - | NR 72 to 79. | Simonds Homes Bendigo Pace | 5.3m | $20,000 | Ryan Duffy | Fr4 | - | $7.30 | 105 days ago | - | 1:55.0 (56.0, 27.9) | Torrid Saint | Mongiana 1.1m | Hugo Rocks 2.1m |
| 10/12 | 26 Sep 2020 | Melton | 2240m | - | NR 70 to 79. | Catanach'S Jewellers Pace | 43.3m | $20,000 | Ryan Duffy | Sr1 | - | $18.60 | 14 days ago | - | 1:54.8 (57.9, 29.2) | I Cast No Shadow NZ | Terryrama 2.5m | Rocknroll Ronnie 1.4m |
| 7/7 | 12 Sep 2020 | Terang | 2180m | - | NR 75 to 84. | Terang Co-Op Pace | 16.8m | $20,000 | Ryan Duffy | Fr4 | - | $12.30 | - | - | 1:57.0 (57.3, 28.7) | Rocknroll Eyes | Terryrama 1.1m | Majestic Cruiser SHFHD |
Sire
Grinfromeartoear USA
Dam
Alleluia Lombo
Trained at
Gordon
Colours
Dark Blue, Yellow Stars, Red Sleeves
Owners
J A (Julie) Duffy
| Driver (12 months) | Stats | Win % | Place % | Rank | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Leigh Sutton | 0-0-0-0 | 0% | 0% | - |
| Trainer (12 months) | Stats | Win % | Place % | Rank | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| S K Duffy | 0-0-0-0 | 0% | 0% | - |
Race comment
OVERVIEW: Claimers are always complex affairs but if you want to unravel this particular race, you’ll want to be smarter than the average bear. First of all, this contest boasts exceptional early speed. VAN MARA (1) flies out and was fast enough to hold fellow slick beginner BONCEL BENJAMIN (3) two starts back. If he does so again tonight then FORTY THIEVES (5) should roll forward to ask a second question; and this time the polemarker may well relent. His figure formline doesn’t look flash but FORTY THIEVES (5) has tackled some serious races in his time and only five start back finished 4.2m fifth in the Bendigo Cup. Based on that info he should hold this off if he finds the leading role. Given they will have possibly broken a lead time of 44secs by the time our top tip arrives however, watch for swooping birds. It’s somewhat possible GLENAVRIL KING (4) will also engage in that early burn but he could be more menacing saved for one late run on the back of some super recent form. The other late closer that could be underrated is WATCH PULP FICTION (6) while ARDEN VOYAGER (2) has any amount of talent when in the mood and actually went better than this analyst expected first-up last time out. EARLY SPEED: 1,3,5 + 2?,4? RATINGS: 5/ 4/ 6/ 2/ 1/ 7/ 3