Ballarat R3 MIMOSA HOMES PACE
Mimosa Homes Pace
6:28pm • 1710m • Mobile Start • Pacers • NR 78 to 89. • No age restrictions • $20,0006:28pm • 1710m • Mobile Start • Pacers • NR 78 to 89. • No age restrictions • $20,000
Race Notes
Age
8 years old
Sex
Black - Gelding
Breeding
Always a Virgin USA - Cool Frost (NZ)
Best MR
1:54.0MS
Dist Best MR
1:54.0MS
Gear
Bit - Headcheck, Bit - Snaffle, Blinkers - Block, Boots - Knee, Boots - Shin/Tendon, Crupper, Deafeners - Removable, Headcheck - Fixed, Hopples - Round, Hopples - Length 60, Lugging Pole N/S, Shoes - Front, Shoes - Hind, Spreaders - Guiders, Tail Tie ...
Today's Stats
Track
0-0-0-0
Distance
0-0-0-0
Track & Distance
0-0-0-0
Last Season
31-4-4-3
This Season
11-4-1-1
Career
65-10-7-10
Prize Money
$188,391
Win Range
1720 - 2600
Last 10 Starts
127319x161
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 | 65-10-7-10 | 0-0-0-0 | 4-2-1-0 | 0-0-0-0 | 0-0-0-0 | 11-4-1-1 | 31-4-4-3 | 0-0-0-0 | 0-0-0-0 | |
| Win % | 15% | 0% | 50% | 0% | 0% | 36% | 13% | 0% | 0% | |
| Place % | 42% | 0% | 75% | 0% | 0% | 55% | 35% | 0% | 0% | |
| Rank | 6 | - | 1 | - | - | 1 | 4 | - | - |
| Finish | Date | Track | Distance | Race No. | Cond. | Class | Margin | Prize won | Driver | BR | Handicap | SP | Last Run | Settle | Mile rate | Winner | 2nd | 3rd |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/6 | 7 Aug 2021 | Melton | 1720m | - | NR 70 to 79. | Mimosa Homes Pace | - | $20,000 | Kate Gath | Fr3 | - | $2.70 | 7 days ago | - | 1:56.5 (55.6, 26.6) | Fynn Frost NZ | Would You Mind NZ 2.0m | Regulus 2.3m |
| 6/10 | 31 Jul 2021 | Melton | 2240m | - | NR 70 to 84. | Join The Vhrc Pace | 12.0m | $20,000 | Jordan Leedham | Sr1 | - | $23.60 | 21 days ago | - | 1:58.8 (56.0, 28.1) | Tango Tara NZ | Huli Nien 3.0m | Stingray Tara NZ 1.8m |
| 1/9 | 10 Jul 2021 | Cranbrn | 2080m | - | - | Downbytheseaside Pace | - | $20,000 | Kate Gath | Fr5 | - | $8.00 | 70 days ago | - | 1:56.8 (56.5, 28.5) | Fynn Frost NZ | Wotdidusaaay 4.7m | Mach Le More HFNK |
| 9/12 | 1 May 2021 | Melton | 2240m | - | NR 70 to 79. | Benstud Standardbreds | 39.9m | $20,000 | Luke Mccarthy | Fr7 | - | $8.40 | 7 days ago | - | 1:54.9 (58.6, 29.6) | Crime Writer | Major Assassin 18.0m | Typhoon Stride NZ 7.9m |
| 1/10 | 24 Apr 2021 | Melton | 1720m | - | - | Original Maltese Pastizzi | - | $20,000 | Kate Gath | Fr1 | - | $4.90 | 7 days ago | - | 1:54.0 (56.0, 27.2) | Fynn Frost NZ | Willie Go West NZ HD | Major Manbar 8.9m |
| 3/10 | 17 Apr 2021 | Geelong | 2100m | - | - | Devcon Properties Pace | 5.7m | $20,000 | Kate Gath | Fr5 | - | $3.90 | 14 days ago | - | 1:57.5 (55.9, 28.4) | Yannarie | Daylight at Dawn 3.6m | Fynn Frost NZ 2.1m |
| 7/10 | 3 Apr 2021 | Melton | 1720m | - | - | Benstud Standardbreds Pace | 13.4m | $20,000 | Kate Gath | Fr7 | - | $5.90 | 7 days ago | - | 1:54.2 (56.3, 28.1) | Imnopumpkin | Brackenreid HD | La Puddie 3.8m |
| 2/8 | 27 Mar 2021 | Melton | 1720m | - | - | Tab Long May We Play Pace | 1.1m | $10,000 | Kate Gath | Fr6 | - | $2.60 | 17 days ago | - | 1:55.8 (56.5, 27.9) | Wow You Can Dance | Fynn Frost NZ 1.1m | The Last Chance SHFHD |
| 1/11 | 10 Mar 2021 | Melton | 2240m | - | NR 58 to 68. | Hero Pace | - | $7,000 | Kate Gath | Sr4 | - | $4.80 | 52 days ago | - | 1:57.6 (57.8, 29.3) | Fynn Frost NZ | Cool Rocking Daddy NK | Delwyns Son 1.3m |
| 6/9 | 17 Jan 2021 | Waterle | 2850m | - | - | - | 10.50m | $14,100 | Kyle Cameron | FT Sr- | - | - | - | - | 2:06.1 | Kruizr (NZ) | Plutonium Lady (NZ) 3m | Gilligans Island (NZ) 3.75m |
Sire
Always a Virgin USA
Dam
Cool Frost (NZ)
Trained at
Harkness
Colours
Royal Blue, White Checked Sash, White Sleeve, Red Stripes
Owners
M J Panton, Aaron Bain Racing Pty Ltd, Summit Bloodstock Pty Ltd, H Fidler
| 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: There’s a bit going on with this 78 to 89-rater and all of it intrigues. Here are just a few of the key queries; will WOULD YOU MIND (2) be driven to keep FYNN FROST (5) wide this week after letting him slide seven days prior? Will GILTY HANVOER (1) cause problems for them both for her polemarking draw? And will SAHARA SIROCCO (8) prove a class above regardless of the dramas which play out early on? With limited confidence it does seem, on face value at least, that WOULD YOU MIND (2) will make more of an effort to find and hold the top tonight and has a solid chance of doing so given GILTY HANOVER (1) must surely hand to one of his classier rivals without a major fight. As for SAHARA SIROCCO (8); here’s the headline summary. Yes, he should be too slick and too classy regardless of early tactics but would be much better off if WOULD YOU MIND (2) does find the front. As a result, we’re clearly siding with SAHARA SIROCCO (8) ahead of WOULD YOU MIND (2) and FYNN FROST (3) with REGULUS (3) best of the knockout hopes following another off-speed eyecatcher here last Saturday night. EARLY SPEED: 1,2,5 RATINGS: 8/ 2/ 5/ 3/ 7/ 1/ 4/ 6
Age
8 years old
Sex
Bay - Gelding
Breeding
Auckland Reactor NZ - Monicas Revenge (NZ) (Presidential Ball USA)
Best MR
1:56.4MS
Dist Best MR
1:56.4MS
Gear
Bit - Snaffle, Blinkers - Spring Loaded, Burr - Neckstrap N/S, Deafeners - Removable, Headcheck - None, Hopples - Flat, Hopples - Length 60, Neck Strap, Pre Race Warm Up
Today's Stats
Track
0-0-0-0
Distance
0-0-0-0
Track & Distance
0-0-0-0
Last Season
1-1-0-0
This Season
20-4-7-2
Career
21-5-7-2
Prize Money
$131,604
Win Range
1650 - 2240
Last 10 Starts
1272622232
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 | 21-5-7-2 | 0-0-0-0 | 8-1-3-0 | 0-0-0-0 | 0-0-0-0 | 20-4-7-2 | 1-1-0-0 | 0-0-0-0 | 0-0-0-0 | |
| Win % | 24% | 0% | 13% | 0% | 0% | 20% | 100% | 0% | 0% | |
| Place % | 67% | 0% | 50% | 0% | 0% | 65% | 100% | 0% | 0% | |
| Rank | 2 | - | 4 | - | - | 3 | 1 | - | - |
| Finish | Date | Track | Distance | Race No. | Cond. | Class | Margin | Prize won | Driver | BR | Handicap | SP | Last Run | Settle | Mile rate | Winner | 2nd | 3rd |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/6 | 7 Aug 2021 | Melton | 1720m | - | NR 70 to 79. | Mimosa Homes Pace | 2.0m | $20,000 | Jack Laugher | Fr1 | - | $2.00 | 35 days ago | - | 1:56.5 (55.6, 26.6) | Fynn Frost NZ | Would You Mind NZ 2.0m | Regulus 2.3m |
| 3/12 | 3 Jul 2021 | Bendigo | 2150m | - | NR 68 to 77. | Great Ocean Rd Real Estate | 2.7m | $20,000 | Glenn Douglas | Fr1 | - | $2.50 | 7 days ago | - | 1:54.0 (55.6, 28.2) | Jimmy the Irishman NZ | Bar Room Banta 1.9m | Would You Mind NZ HFNK |
| 2/10 | 26 Jun 2021 | Melton | 1720m | - | - | Dnr Logistics Pace | 2.0m | $20,000 | Glenn Douglas | Sr2 | - | $2.50 | 7 days ago | - | 1:54.3 (55.5, 27.4) | Tango Tara NZ | Would You Mind NZ 2.0m | Hayden Bromac NZ HD |
| 2/10 | 19 Jun 2021 | Melton | 1720m | - | NR 70 to 78. | Nevele R Stud Pace | HFNK | $20,000 | Jack Laugher | Fr2 | - | $5.00 | 7 days ago | - | 1:54.0 (54.9, 27.0) | Jimmy the Irishman NZ | Would You Mind NZ NK | La Puddie 4.9m |
| 2/11 | 12 Jun 2021 | Melton | 2240m | - | NR 68 to 77. | Mimosa Homes Pace | NK | $20,000 | Glenn Douglas | Sr2 | - | $11.60 | 7 days ago | - | 1:56.8 (57.3, 28.4) | Regulus | Would You Mind NZ 1.0m | Patsbeachstorm 1.2m |
| 6/10 | 5 Jun 2021 | Melton | 1720m | - | NR 70 to 79. | Allied Express Pace | 11.2m | $20,000 | Tayla French | Fr2 | - | $10.10 | 7 days ago | - | 1:53.4 (56.3, 27.5) | Torrid Saint | Tango Tara NZ HD | Sahara Sirocco 4.4m |
| 2/11 | 29 May 2021 | Melton | 2240m | - | NR 69 to 78. | Dnr Logistics Pace | SHFHD | $20,000 | Glenn Douglas | Fr3 | - | $6.40 | 7 days ago | - | 1:56.1 (56.3, 28.2) | Itzamajor Surprise | Would You Mind NZ SHFHD | Highway to Heaven NZ 4.5m |
| 7/12 | 22 May 2021 | Melton | 2240m | - | - | Dnr Logistics Pace | 25.2m | $20,000 | Glenn Douglas | Sr6 | - | $10.30 | 7 days ago | - | 1:55.2 (54.7, 27.1) | Arden Voyager NZ | Highway to Heaven NZ 8.6m | Brackenreid 5.6m |
| 2/12 | 15 May 2021 | Melton | 2240m | - | NR 68 to 77. | Mimosa Homes Pace | 2.1m | $20,000 | Glenn Douglas | Sr1 | - | $9.80 | 7 days ago | - | 1:58.1 (56.2, 28.6) | Ona Highway Tohell | Would You Mind NZ 2.1m | Radius NK |
| 1/12 | 8 May 2021 | Melton | 2240m | - | - | Dnr Logistics Pace | - | $20,000 | Glenn Douglas | Sr1 | - | $7.60 | - | - | 1:56.8 (57.5, 29.3) | Would You Mind NZ | Iconic Major HFNK | Lets Make Tracks 2.0m |
Sire
Auckland Reactor NZ
Dam
Monicas Revenge (NZ)
Trained at
Port Pirie
Colours
White, Dark Blue A, Ring & Sleeves
Owners
Solotrek Syndicate
| Driver (12 months) | Stats | Win % | Place % | Rank | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jack Laugher | 0-0-0-0 | 0% | 0% | - |
| Trainer (12 months) | Stats | Win % | Place % | Rank | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| J A Douglas | 0-0-0-0 | 0% | 0% | - |
D: Chris Alford
T: G J Quinlan, D J Quinlan
Race comment
OVERVIEW: There’s a bit going on with this 78 to 89-rater and all of it intrigues. Here are just a few of the key queries; will WOULD YOU MIND (2) be driven to keep FYNN FROST (5) wide this week after letting him slide seven days prior? Will GILTY HANVOER (1) cause problems for them both for her polemarking draw? And will SAHARA SIROCCO (8) prove a class above regardless of the dramas which play out early on? With limited confidence it does seem, on face value at least, that WOULD YOU MIND (2) will make more of an effort to find and hold the top tonight and has a solid chance of doing so given GILTY HANOVER (1) must surely hand to one of his classier rivals without a major fight. As for SAHARA SIROCCO (8); here’s the headline summary. Yes, he should be too slick and too classy regardless of early tactics but would be much better off if WOULD YOU MIND (2) does find the front. As a result, we’re clearly siding with SAHARA SIROCCO (8) ahead of WOULD YOU MIND (2) and FYNN FROST (3) with REGULUS (3) best of the knockout hopes following another off-speed eyecatcher here last Saturday night. EARLY SPEED: 1,2,5 RATINGS: 8/ 2/ 5/ 3/ 7/ 1/ 4/ 6
Age
8 years old
Sex
Bay - Gelding
Breeding
Courage Under Fire NZ - Sahara Miss (Village Jasper USA)
Best MR
1:53.8MS
Dist Best MR
1:53.8MS
Gear
Bit - Snaffle, Blinkers - Dolly Vardon, Boots - Knee, Boots - Shin/Tendon, Burr - Bit O/S, Burr - Rein O/S, Crupper, Deafeners - Removable, Hopples - Flat, Hopples - Length 56, Neck Strap, Shoes - Front, Shoes - Hind, Tail Tie, Tongue Tie - Visible, Whip
Gear Changes
Added: Blinkers - Dolly Vardon
Today's Stats
Track
2-1-0-0
Distance
1-0-0-0
Track & Distance
1-0-0-0
Last Season
14-6-1-2
This Season
5-1-1-2
Career
28-9-3-4
Prize Money
$265,412
Win Range
1609 - 2240
Last 10 Starts
7153x35123
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 | 28-9-3-4 | 1-0-0-0 | 9-4-1-2 | 2-1-0-0 | 1-0-0-0 | 5-1-1-2 | 14-6-1-2 | 0-0-0-0 | 0-0-0-0 | |
| Win % | 32% | 0% | 44% | 50% | 0% | 20% | 43% | 0% | 0% | |
| Place % | 57% | 0% | 78% | 50% | 0% | 80% | 64% | 0% | 0% | |
| Rank | 1 | - | 2 | 1 | - | 2 | 2 | - | - |
| Finish | Date | Track | Distance | Race No. | Cond. | Class | Margin | Prize won | Driver | BR | Handicap | SP | Last Run | Settle | Mile rate | Winner | 2nd | 3rd |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/8 | 31 Jul 2021 | Melton | 1720m | - | NR 85 to 99. | Apg - Serving The Industry | 5.9m | $20,000 | Chris Alford | Fr4 | - | $2.00 | 14 days ago | - | 1:54.2 (56.6, 28.4) | Vandanta NZ | Idealsomemagic 3.4m | Sahara Sirocco 2.5m |
| 2/9 | 17 Jul 2021 | Geelong | 1609m | - | NR 80 to 89. | Geelong High Speed Racing | NK | $20,000 | Chris Alford | Sr1 | - | $6.30 | 21 days ago | - | 1:56.6 (57.6, 29.0) | Check in NZ | Sahara Sirocco 1.0m | Struve 5.7m |
| 1/11 | 26 Jun 2021 | Melton | 2240m | - | NR 69 to 79. | Vhrc Thanks Mark Delre | - | $20,000 | Chris Alford | Sr4 | - | $3.20 | 7 days ago | - | 1:54.8 (57.2, 28.7) | Sahara Sirocco | Patsbeachstorm 1.3m | Mongiana 1.1m |
| 5/9 | 19 Jun 2021 | Melton | 2240m | - | NR 79 to 87. | Alabar Pace | 6.3m | $20,000 | Chris Alford | Fr4 | - | $5.60 | 14 days ago | - | 1:56.9 (55.3, 27.9) | Struve | Major Assassin 2.8m | Sahara Tiger SHFHD |
| 3/10 | 5 Jun 2021 | Melton | 1720m | - | NR 70 to 79. | Allied Express Pace | 4.8m | $20,000 | Chris Alford | Sr2 | - | $9.70 | 156 days ago | - | 1:53.4 (56.3, 27.5) | Torrid Saint | Tango Tara NZ HD | Sahara Sirocco 4.4m |
| 3/12 | 31 Dec 2020 | Melton | 2240m | - | - | Vicbred 3yo C&g Final | 11.9m | $130,000 | Chris Alford | Sr1 | - | $14.80 | 9 days ago | - | 1:55.1 (55.6, 27.8) | Pacifico Dream | Major Jodi 10.9m | Sahara Sirocco NK |
| 5/12 | 22 Dec 2020 | Melton | 2240m | - | - | Vicbred 3yo C&g Semi-Final | 8.1m | $20,000 | Chris Alford | Sr3 | - | $7.30 | 11 days ago | - | 1:56.7 (58.3, 28.9) | Beat City | Imnopumpkin HFNK | Forever Yin 1.2m |
| 1/11 | 11 Dec 2020 | Balarat | 2200m | - | - | Vicbred 3yo C & G Ht | - | $10,000 | Chris Alford | Sr1 | - | $4.10 | 20 days ago | - | 2:00.8 (55.8, 26.7) | Sahara Sirocco | Jawbreaker HD | The Mustang 7.9m |
| 7/12 | 21 Nov 2020 | Melton | 2240m | - | - | Crown 3yo C & G Final | 20.4m | $200,000 | Josh Aiken | Fr3 | - | $57.10 | 7 days ago | - | 1:53.7 (54.2, 26.7) | Zeuss Bromac NZ | Jilliby Nitro 5.0m | Jemsoms Pet 2.7m |
| 6/12 | 14 Nov 2020 | Melton | 2240m | - | - | Crown 3yo C & G S/final | 10.2m | $20,000 | Jason Lee | Sr6 | - | $16.00 | - | - | 1:55.3 (55.8, 27.5) | Zeuss Bromac NZ | Pacifico Dream 1.1m | Willie Go West NZ 4.0m |
Sire
Courage Under Fire NZ
Dam
Sahara Miss
Trained at
Vineyard
Colours
Light Blue, Red Maltese Cross
Owners
R L (Rebecca) Bayss
| Driver (12 months) | Stats | Win % | Place % | Rank | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chris Alford | 0-0-0-0 | 0% | 0% | - |
| Trainer (12 months) | Stats | Win % | Place % | Rank | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| G J Quinlan, D J Quinlan | 0-0-0-0 | 0% | 0% | - |
Race comment
OVERVIEW: There’s a bit going on with this 78 to 89-rater and all of it intrigues. Here are just a few of the key queries; will WOULD YOU MIND (2) be driven to keep FYNN FROST (5) wide this week after letting him slide seven days prior? Will GILTY HANVOER (1) cause problems for them both for her polemarking draw? And will SAHARA SIROCCO (8) prove a class above regardless of the dramas which play out early on? With limited confidence it does seem, on face value at least, that WOULD YOU MIND (2) will make more of an effort to find and hold the top tonight and has a solid chance of doing so given GILTY HANOVER (1) must surely hand to one of his classier rivals without a major fight. As for SAHARA SIROCCO (8); here’s the headline summary. Yes, he should be too slick and too classy regardless of early tactics but would be much better off if WOULD YOU MIND (2) does find the front. As a result, we’re clearly siding with SAHARA SIROCCO (8) ahead of WOULD YOU MIND (2) and FYNN FROST (3) with REGULUS (3) best of the knockout hopes following another off-speed eyecatcher here last Saturday night. EARLY SPEED: 1,2,5 RATINGS: 8/ 2/ 5/ 3/ 7/ 1/ 4/ 6
Age
10 years old
Sex
Bay/Brown - Gelding
Breeding
Safari - Sass and Bling (Falcon Seelster USA)
Best MR
1:54.2MS
Dist Best MR
1:54.2MS
Gear
Bit - Lugging, Blinkers - Dolly Vardon, Boots - Bell, Boots - Knee, Boots - Shin/Tendon, Boots - Scalping, Burr - Rein O/S, Crupper, Deafeners - Removable, Headcheck - None, Hopples - Round, Hopples - Length 60, Shoes - Front, Shoes - Hind, Tail Tie, ...
Today's Stats
Track
1-0-0-0
Distance
1-0-0-0
Track & Distance
1-0-0-0
Last Season
26-2-2-2
This Season
4-0-0-0
Career
55-11-3-8
Prize Money
$121,920
Win Range
1690 - 2240
Last 10 Starts
2375695x50
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 | 55-11-3-8 | 1-0-0-0 | 16-2-2-1 | 1-0-0-0 | 1-0-0-0 | 4-0-0-0 | 26-2-2-2 | 0-0-0-0 | 0-0-0-0 | |
| Win % | 20% | 0% | 13% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 8% | 0% | 0% | |
| Place % | 40% | 0% | 31% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 23% | 0% | 0% | |
| Rank | 4 | - | 6 | - | - | - | 6 | - | - |
| Finish | Date | Track | Distance | Race No. | Cond. | Class | Margin | Prize won | Driver | BR | Handicap | SP | Last Run | Settle | Mile rate | Winner | 2nd | 3rd |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11/12 | 7 Aug 2021 | Melton | 2240m | - | - | Dnr Logistics Pace | 30.6m | $20,000 | Donna Castles | Sr6 | - | $58.20 | 14 days ago | - | 1:55.9 (56.1, 27.9) | Chase the Hat Trick NZ | She Will Rock 1.8m | Sanday 11.5m |
| 5/6 | 24 Jul 2021 | Kilmore | 2180m | - | NR 80 to 94. | Vin Knight Memorial Pace | 48.6m | $20,000 | Donna Castles | Fr1 | - | $20.00 | 189 days ago | - | 1:57.2 (57.9, 28.7) | Boy From Bondi | Vandanta NZ 11.4m | Diamonds N Cash NZ 11.0m |
| 5/9 | 16 Jan 2021 | Shepptn | 2190m | - | NR 73 to 84. | Your Sold Real Estate Pace | 15.9m | $20,000 | Donna Castles | Fr6 | - | $36.70 | 6 days ago | - | 1:57.5 (57.0, 29.3) | Uncle Jord | Pocket Thedeal NZ 9.1m | Arts Dash NZ 1.5m |
| 9/10 | 10 Jan 2021 | Cobram | 2678m | - | NR 80 to 105. | Cobram Pacing Cup | 49.9m | $35,000 | Donna Castles | Fr3 | - | $216.00 | 29 days ago | - | 1:56.7 (56.3, 28.0) | Perfect Stride NZ | Malcolms Rhythm HD | Western Sonador HFHD |
| 6/8 | 12 Dec 2020 | Melton | 2240m | - | NR 80 to 89. | Empire Stallions Pace | 18.1m | $20,000 | Doc Wilson | Sr1 | - | $45.50 | 7 days ago | - | 1:56.1 (56.0, 27.2) | Im Anothermasterpiece NZ | Bullys Delight 2.5m | Majestic Cruiser 2.5m |
| 5/7 | 5 Dec 2020 | Melton | 1720m | - | NR 82 to 95. | Tab Long May We Play Pace | 11.0m | $20,000 | Donna Castles | Fr3 | - | $32.60 | 15 days ago | - | 1:55.6 (55.9, 28.0) | Diamonds N Cash NZ | Always Fast 2.9m | Bullys Delight 1.9m |
| 7/9 | 20 Nov 2020 | Melton | 2240m | - | NR 85 to 120. | Tab Make A Date With Play | 13.0m | $20,000 | Donna Castles | Fr4 | - | $33.00 | 20 days ago | - | 1:57.3 (55.6, 27.9) | Bettor Be the Bomb | Falcon Stride HFNK | Forty Thieves NZ 2.0m |
| 3/5 | 31 Oct 2020 | Melton | 2240m | - | NR 80 to 94. | Tab Make A Date With Play | 2.8m | $10,000 | Donna Castles | Fr3 | - | $10.00 | 8 days ago | - | 1:55.6 (55.7, 28.6) | Repeat After Me | Huli Nien HFHD | Sofala 2.6m |
| 2/8 | 23 Oct 2020 | Melton | 1720m | - | NR 80 to 89. | Allied Express Pace | 1.9m | $10,000 | Donna Castles | Fr1 | - | $2.60 | 13 days ago | - | 1:54.9 (55.8, 27.0) | Jean Luc NZ | Sofala 1.9m | Our Sportscaster NZ NK |
| 5/9 | 10 Oct 2020 | Melton | 1720m | - | NR 80 to 94. | Allied Express Pace | 9.6m | $10,000 | Donna Castles | Fr4 | - | $10.60 | - | - | 1:52.3 (56.9, 28.1) | Jean Luc NZ | Blingittothemax 4.0m | Form Analyst NK |
Sire
Safari
Dam
Sass and Bling
Trained at
Ardmona
Colours
Dark Green, Dark Green & White Striped Sleeves
Owners
G B (Greg) Corbett
| Driver (12 months) | Stats | Win % | Place % | Rank | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Donna Castles | 0-0-0-0 | 0% | 0% | - |
| Trainer (12 months) | Stats | Win % | Place % | Rank | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| D M Castles | 0-0-0-0 | 0% | 0% | - |
Race comment
OVERVIEW: There’s a bit going on with this 78 to 89-rater and all of it intrigues. Here are just a few of the key queries; will WOULD YOU MIND (2) be driven to keep FYNN FROST (5) wide this week after letting him slide seven days prior? Will GILTY HANVOER (1) cause problems for them both for her polemarking draw? And will SAHARA SIROCCO (8) prove a class above regardless of the dramas which play out early on? With limited confidence it does seem, on face value at least, that WOULD YOU MIND (2) will make more of an effort to find and hold the top tonight and has a solid chance of doing so given GILTY HANOVER (1) must surely hand to one of his classier rivals without a major fight. As for SAHARA SIROCCO (8); here’s the headline summary. Yes, he should be too slick and too classy regardless of early tactics but would be much better off if WOULD YOU MIND (2) does find the front. As a result, we’re clearly siding with SAHARA SIROCCO (8) ahead of WOULD YOU MIND (2) and FYNN FROST (3) with REGULUS (3) best of the knockout hopes following another off-speed eyecatcher here last Saturday night. EARLY SPEED: 1,2,5 RATINGS: 8/ 2/ 5/ 3/ 7/ 1/ 4/ 6
Age
8 years old
Sex
Bay - Gelding
Breeding
Christian Cullen NZ - Sheez Not Perfect (Perfect Art USA)
Best MR
1:52.8MS
Dist Best MR
1:52.8MS
Gear
Bit - Snaffle, Blinkers - Dolly Vardon, Boots - Knee, Boots - Shin/Tendon, Crupper, Deafeners - Removable, Headcheck - Fixed, Hopples - Length 58, Shoes - Front, Shoes - Hind, Tongue Tie - Visible
Today's Stats
Track
3-0-1-1
Distance
4-0-2-1
Track & Distance
3-0-1-1
Last Season
27-5-4-2
This Season
19-1-2-5
Career
76-15-9-10
Prize Money
$255,613
Win Range
1609 - 2240
Last 10 Starts
2351638463
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 | 76-15-9-10 | 4-0-2-1 | 38-10-8-5 | 3-0-1-1 | 3-0-1-1 | 19-1-2-5 | 27-5-4-2 | 0-0-0-0 | 0-0-0-0 | |
| Win % | 20% | 0% | 26% | 0% | 0% | 5% | 19% | 0% | 0% | |
| Place % | 45% | 75% | 61% | 67% | 67% | 42% | 41% | 0% | 0% | |
| Rank | 3 | 1 | 3 | 3 | 1 | 4 | 3 | - | - |
| Finish | Date | Track | Distance | Race No. | Cond. | Class | Margin | Prize won | Driver | BR | Handicap | SP | Last Run | Settle | Mile rate | Winner | 2nd | 3rd |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/6 | 7 Aug 2021 | Melton | 1720m | - | NR 70 to 79. | Mimosa Homes Pace | 4.3m | $20,000 | Greg Sugars | Sr1 | - | $43.60 | 14 days ago | - | 1:56.5 (55.6, 26.6) | Fynn Frost NZ | Would You Mind NZ 2.0m | Regulus 2.3m |
| 6/12 | 24 Jul 2021 | Kilmore | 2180m | - | NR 70 to 79. | Jet Roofing Winter C'Ship | 10.1m | $30,000 | Rodney Petroff | Sr1 | - | $48.50 | 7 days ago | - | 1:59.0 (56.9, 28.2) | Soho Bollinger | Batman Barry 2.7m | Yianni 4.2m |
| 4/7 | 17 Jul 2021 | Geelong | 2100m | - | NR 70 to 79. | Winter Championship Ht 2 | 7.6m | $20,000 | Rodney Petroff | Fr1 | - | $4.40 | 14 days ago | - | 2:00.4 (56.6, 28.9) | Mach Le More | Wotdidusaaay 1.7m | Batman Barry NK |
| 8/12 | 3 Jul 2021 | Bendigo | 2150m | - | NR 68 to 77. | Great Ocean Rd Real Estate | 32.0m | $20,000 | Rodney Petroff | Fr6 | - | $96.90 | 7 days ago | - | 1:54.0 (55.6, 28.2) | Jimmy the Irishman NZ | Bar Room Banta 1.9m | Would You Mind NZ HFNK |
| 3/11 | 26 Jun 2021 | Melton | 2240m | - | NR 80 to 94. | Vhrc Thanks Emmy Mazzetti | 8.6m | $20,000 | Rodney Petroff | Fr1 | - | $11.70 | 7 days ago | - | 1:56.5 (55.6, 27.1) | Torrid Saint | Highway to Heaven NZ 4.0m | Regulus 4.5m |
| 6/10 | 19 Jun 2021 | Melton | 1720m | - | NR 70 to 78. | Nevele R Stud Pace | 12.8m | $20,000 | Rodney Petroff | Fr4 | - | $42.50 | 7 days ago | - | 1:54.0 (54.9, 27.0) | Jimmy the Irishman NZ | Would You Mind NZ NK | La Puddie 4.9m |
| 1/11 | 12 Jun 2021 | Melton | 2240m | - | NR 68 to 77. | Mimosa Homes Pace | - | $20,000 | Rodney Petroff | Sr1 | - | $41.80 | 11 days ago | - | 1:56.8 (57.3, 28.4) | Regulus | Would You Mind NZ 1.0m | Patsbeachstorm 1.2m |
| 5/8 | 1 Jun 2021 | Melton | 2240m | - | NR 55 to 65. | Logical Staffing Solutions | 19.1m | $4,500 | Rodney Petroff | Sr3 | - | $6.20 | 12 days ago | - | 1:56.8 (57.4, 28.8) | Letherhairdown NZ | Jemstone Glory 2.1m | Rock on Playboy 5.1m |
| 3/9 | 20 May 2021 | Balarat | 1710m | - | NR 60 to 69. | Petrie Real Estate Pace | 3.2m | $7,000 | Rodney Petroff | Sr1 | - | $7.40 | 8 days ago | - | 1:55.4 (56.1, 27.8) | Sheffield Sparky NZ | Our Sir Oliver 3.2m | Regulus SHFHD |
| 2/10 | 12 May 2021 | Geelong | 2100m | - | NR 55 to 65. | Geelong High Speed Racing | HFHD | $7,000 | Rodney Petroff | Sr2 | - | $8.00 | - | - | 1:59.9 (58.0, 29.5) | Batman Barry | Regulus HFHD | She Will Rock 3.2m |
Sire
Christian Cullen NZ
Dam
Sheez Not Perfect
Trained at
Mutdapilly
Colours
White, Blue Yoke & Waistband, White Sleeves, Blue & Gold Stripe, Blue Cuffs
Owners
Alf La Spina Pty Ltd, as trustee for Alf La Spina Family Trust
| Driver (12 months) | Stats | Win % | Place % | Rank | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rodney Petroff | 0-0-0-0 | 0% | 0% | - |
| Trainer (12 months) | Stats | Win % | Place % | Rank | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| K M Males | 0-0-0-0 | 0% | 0% | - |
Race comment
OVERVIEW: There’s a bit going on with this 78 to 89-rater and all of it intrigues. Here are just a few of the key queries; will WOULD YOU MIND (2) be driven to keep FYNN FROST (5) wide this week after letting him slide seven days prior? Will GILTY HANVOER (1) cause problems for them both for her polemarking draw? And will SAHARA SIROCCO (8) prove a class above regardless of the dramas which play out early on? With limited confidence it does seem, on face value at least, that WOULD YOU MIND (2) will make more of an effort to find and hold the top tonight and has a solid chance of doing so given GILTY HANOVER (1) must surely hand to one of his classier rivals without a major fight. As for SAHARA SIROCCO (8); here’s the headline summary. Yes, he should be too slick and too classy regardless of early tactics but would be much better off if WOULD YOU MIND (2) does find the front. As a result, we’re clearly siding with SAHARA SIROCCO (8) ahead of WOULD YOU MIND (2) and FYNN FROST (3) with REGULUS (3) best of the knockout hopes following another off-speed eyecatcher here last Saturday night. EARLY SPEED: 1,2,5 RATINGS: 8/ 2/ 5/ 3/ 7/ 1/ 4/ 6
Age
8 years old
Sex
Bay - Gelding
Breeding
Bettors Delight USA - Sacajawea (NZ)
Best MR
1:52.3MS
Dist Best MR
1:52.3MS
Gear
Bit - Headcheck, Bit - Snaffle, Blinkers - Murphy Blind N/S, Deafeners - Removable, Headcheck - Fixed, Hopples - Flat, Hopples - Length 58, Shoes - Front, Shoes - Hind
Today's Stats
Track
3-1-0-0
Distance
0-0-0-0
Track & Distance
0-0-0-0
Last Season
45-6-6-2
This Season
0-0-0-0
Career
74-14-13-3
Prize Money
$174,730
Win Range
1650 - 2240
Last 10 Starts
610185565x
Last Run
231 days ago
Win S/Rate
Place S/Rate
| Total | Distance | Dist Range | Track | Trk & Dist | This Season | Last Season | 1st Up | 2nd Up | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stats | 74-14-13-3 | 0-0-0-0 | 33-5-6-3 | 3-1-0-0 | 0-0-0-0 | 0-0-0-0 | 45-6-6-2 | 0-0-0-0 | 0-0-0-0 | |
| Win % | 19% | 0% | 15% | 33% | 0% | 0% | 13% | 0% | 0% | |
| Place % | 41% | 0% | 42% | 33% | 0% | 0% | 31% | 0% | 0% | |
| Rank | 5 | - | 5 | 2 | - | - | 5 | - | - |
| Finish | Date | Track | Distance | Race No. | Cond. | Class | Margin | Prize won | Driver | BR | Handicap | SP | Last Run | Settle | Mile rate | Winner | 2nd | 3rd |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/5 | 26 Dec 2020 | Balarat | 2200m | - | NR 80 to 89. | Petstock Pace | 40.5m | $20,000 | Lance Justice | Fr3 | - | $15.80 | 21 days ago | - | 1:55.7 (55.8, 28.4) | Forty Thieves NZ | Im Anothermasterpiece NZ 2.8m | A Fair Ol Dance NZ 6.7m |
| 6/7 | 5 Dec 2020 | Melton | 1720m | - | NR 82 to 95. | Tab Long May We Play Pace | 18.5m | $20,000 | Lance Justice | Fr5 | - | $16.70 | 7 days ago | - | 1:55.6 (55.9, 28.0) | Diamonds N Cash NZ | Always Fast 2.9m | Bullys Delight 1.9m |
| 5/12 | 28 Nov 2020 | Melton | 2240m | - | NR 80 to 95. | Antler Luggage Pace | 15.6m | $20,000 | Michael Bellman | Sr2 | - | $135.60 | 8 days ago | - | 1:54.1 (55.8, 27.7) | Miss Mcgonagall | Diamonds N Cash NZ HD | Im Anothermasterpiece NZ HFHD |
| 5/9 | 20 Nov 2020 | Melton | 2240m | - | NR 85 to 120. | Tab Make A Date With Play | 4.9m | $20,000 | Michael Bellman | Fr3 | - | $23.30 | 7 days ago | - | 1:57.3 (55.6, 27.9) | Bettor Be the Bomb | Falcon Stride HFNK | Forty Thieves NZ 2.0m |
| 8/12 | 13 Nov 2020 | Kilmore | 2180m | - | NR 80 to 95. | Claire Weston Photography | 7.9m | $12,000 | Lance Justice | Fr6 | - | $52.20 | 21 days ago | - | 1:57.7 (56.7, 28.5) | Somewhere Secret | Huli Nien 2.4m | Majestic Cruiser HD |
| 1/8 | 23 Oct 2020 | Melton | 1720m | - | NR 80 to 89. | Allied Express Pace | - | $10,000 | Lance Justice | Fr4 | - | $8.60 | 6 days ago | - | 1:54.9 (55.8, 27.0) | Jean Luc NZ | Sofala 1.9m | Our Sportscaster NZ NK |
| 11/12 | 17 Oct 2020 | Melton | 2240m | - | NR 80 to 89. | Hyland Racing Colours Pace | 17.1m | $20,000 | Lance Justice | Fr6 | - | $87.10 | 7 days ago | - | 1:55.7 (55.6, 27.7) | I Cast No Shadow NZ | Louis Sedgwick 2.3m | Fourbigmen HFHD |
| 1/9 | 10 Oct 2020 | Melton | 1720m | - | NR 80 to 94. | Allied Express Pace | - | $10,000 | Lance Justice | Fr1 | - | $4.40 | 7 days ago | - | 1:52.3 (56.9, 28.1) | Jean Luc NZ | Blingittothemax 4.0m | Form Analyst NK |
| 6/7 | 3 Oct 2020 | Melton | 2240m | - | NR 79 to 89. | Melton Toyota Pace | 33.1m | $10,000 | Kyal Costello | Fr3 | - | $7.10 | 7 days ago | - | 1:56.6 (56.9, 28.4) | Falcon Stride | Form Analyst HD | Our Sportscaster NZ 8.6m |
| 6/8 | 26 Sep 2020 | Melton | 1720m | - | NR 80 to 94. | Dnr Logistics Pace | 5.9m | $10,000 | Lance Justice | Fr6 | - | $25.10 | - | - | 1:53.3 (57.8, 29.6) | Smart Little Shard | Form Analyst 1.0m | Our Sportscaster NZ HFHD |
Sire
Bettors Delight USA
Dam
Sacajawea (NZ)
Trained at
Melton
Colours
Blue, Silver Striped Sleeves
Owners
C G (Colin) Croft
| Driver (12 months) | Stats | Win % | Place % | Rank | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lance Justice | 0-0-0-0 | 0% | 0% | - |
| Trainer (12 months) | Stats | Win % | Place % | Rank | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| L J Justice | 0-0-0-0 | 0% | 0% | - |
Race comment
OVERVIEW: There’s a bit going on with this 78 to 89-rater and all of it intrigues. Here are just a few of the key queries; will WOULD YOU MIND (2) be driven to keep FYNN FROST (5) wide this week after letting him slide seven days prior? Will GILTY HANVOER (1) cause problems for them both for her polemarking draw? And will SAHARA SIROCCO (8) prove a class above regardless of the dramas which play out early on? With limited confidence it does seem, on face value at least, that WOULD YOU MIND (2) will make more of an effort to find and hold the top tonight and has a solid chance of doing so given GILTY HANOVER (1) must surely hand to one of his classier rivals without a major fight. As for SAHARA SIROCCO (8); here’s the headline summary. Yes, he should be too slick and too classy regardless of early tactics but would be much better off if WOULD YOU MIND (2) does find the front. As a result, we’re clearly siding with SAHARA SIROCCO (8) ahead of WOULD YOU MIND (2) and FYNN FROST (3) with REGULUS (3) best of the knockout hopes following another off-speed eyecatcher here last Saturday night. EARLY SPEED: 1,2,5 RATINGS: 8/ 2/ 5/ 3/ 7/ 1/ 4/ 6
Age
9 years old
Sex
Bay - Mare
Breeding
Rocknroll Hanover USA - Gilt Bromac NZ (Courage Under Fire NZ)
Best MR
1:55.2MS
Dist Best MR
1:55.2MS
Gear
Bit - Snaffle, Blinkers - Dolly Vardon, Boots - Knee, Boots - Shin/Tendon, Burr - Rein N/S, Burr - Rein O/S, Crupper, Deafeners - Removable, Headcheck - None, Hopples - Flat, Hopples - Length 58, Shoes - Front, Shoes - Hind, Tail Tie, Tongue Tie - Vi ...
Today's Stats
Track
5-0-1-1
Distance
1-0-1-0
Track & Distance
1-0-1-0
Last Season
22-1-1-8
This Season
20-4-4-3
Career
87-13-16-17
Prize Money
$156,910
Win Range
1609 - 2240
Last 10 Starts
2154232316
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 | 87-13-16-17 | 1-0-1-0 | 33-7-6-4 | 5-0-1-1 | 1-0-1-0 | 20-4-4-3 | 22-1-1-8 | 0-0-0-0 | 0-0-0-0 | |
| Win % | 15% | 0% | 21% | 0% | 0% | 20% | 5% | 0% | 0% | |
| Place % | 53% | 100% | 52% | 40% | 100% | 55% | 45% | 0% | 0% | |
| Rank | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| Finish | Date | Track | Distance | Race No. | Cond. | Class | Margin | Prize won | Driver | BR | Handicap | SP | Last Run | Settle | Mile rate | Winner | 2nd | 3rd |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/10 | 7 Aug 2021 | Melton | 1720m | - | - | Vicbred Platinum Mares | 5.1m | $40,000 | Neil Mccallum | Sr4 | - | $8.80 | 16 days ago | - | 1:55.9 (57.2, 28.6) | Shesmybaby | Jilliby Adore 1.3m | Its Ebonynivory HFHD |
| 1/6 | 22 Jul 2021 | Swanhil | 1750m | - | NR 65 to 80. | Tasco Petroleum Pace | - | $10,000 | Neil Mccallum | Sr1 | - | $4.80 | 6 days ago | - | 1:55.9 (56.9, 28.5) | Gilty Hanover | Streitkid 3.7m | Hayden Bromac NZ 1.4m |
| 3/9 | 16 Jul 2021 | Mildura | 2190m | - | NR 60 to 75. | Park Douglas Printing Pace | 6.9m | $10,000 | Neil Mccallum | Sr4 | - | $6.20 | 14 days ago | - | 1:57.8 (59.0, 30.0) | Major Mal | Duty Bound NZ NK | Gilty Hanover 6.0m |
| 2/5 | 2 Jul 2021 | Mildura | 2190m | - | NR 62 to 75. | Tankard Dental Pace | 8.7m | $7,000 | Neil Mccallum | Fr5 | - | $2.40 | 7 days ago | - | 1:57.8 (57.1, 28.6) | Nationaldraft | Gilty Hanover 8.7m | Heart of Cooper 12.1m |
| 3/5 | 25 Jun 2021 | Mildura | 2190m | - | NR 62 to 75. | Zilzie Wines Pace | 6.8m | $7,000 | Neil Mccallum | Fr5 | - | $5.40 | 7 days ago | - | 2:00.3 (56.0, 27.7) | Young Rooster | Onedin Punter NZ 2.7m | Gilty Hanover 4.1m |
| 2/9 | 18 Jun 2021 | Mildura | 2190m | - | NR 72 to 120. | Tasco Petroleum Pace | SHFHD | $12,000 | Neil Mccallum | Fr3 | - | $14.90 | 7 days ago | - | 1:57.4 (58.0, 29.3) | Bernie Winkle NZ | Gilty Hanover HFHD | Heart of Cooper 5.3m |
| 4/10 | 11 Jun 2021 | Mildura | 2190m | - | NR 63 to 75. | Tasco Petroleum Pace | 5.2m | $12,000 | Neil Mccallum | Sr4 | - | $17.00 | 14 days ago | - | 1:58.2 (57.0, 28.4) | The Last Chance | Onedin Punter NZ 2.5m | Keayang Shady HFNK |
| 5/7 | 28 May 2021 | Mildura | 2190m | - | NR 62 to 75. | Pudd Macdonald Pace | 9.8m | $7,000 | Neil Mccallum | Sr1 | - | $4.10 | 9 days ago | - | 1:59.8 (58.0, 28.9) | Hayden Bromac NZ | Nationaldraft 2.5m | Sea Hawke 4.3m |
| 1/10 | 19 May 2021 | Swanhil | 1750m | - | - | Alabar Vicbred Platinum | - | $10,000 | Neil Mccallum | Sr2 | - | $2.30 | 12 days ago | - | 1:55.2 (56.5, 28.4) | Gilty Hanover | Coco Beach 6.7m | Sheer Modern NK |
| 2/9 | 7 May 2021 | Mildura | 2190m | - | NR 61 to 71. | Tasco Petroleum Pace | 4.2m | $7,000 | Neil Mccallum | Sr1 | - | $2.00 | - | - | 1:58.7 (59.3, 31.0) | Nationaldraft | Gilty Hanover 4.2m | Geronimo Dan 2.8m |
Sire
Rocknroll Hanover USA
Dam
Gilt Bromac NZ
Trained at
Birdwoodton
Colours
Royal Blue, Light Blue Diamonds, White Sleeves
Owners
C F (Carolyn) Ward
| Trainer (12 months) | Stats | Win % | Place % | Rank | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| L P Prothero | 0-0-0-0 | 0% | 0% | - |
Race comment
OVERVIEW: There’s a bit going on with this 78 to 89-rater and all of it intrigues. Here are just a few of the key queries; will WOULD YOU MIND (2) be driven to keep FYNN FROST (5) wide this week after letting him slide seven days prior? Will GILTY HANVOER (1) cause problems for them both for her polemarking draw? And will SAHARA SIROCCO (8) prove a class above regardless of the dramas which play out early on? With limited confidence it does seem, on face value at least, that WOULD YOU MIND (2) will make more of an effort to find and hold the top tonight and has a solid chance of doing so given GILTY HANOVER (1) must surely hand to one of his classier rivals without a major fight. As for SAHARA SIROCCO (8); here’s the headline summary. Yes, he should be too slick and too classy regardless of early tactics but would be much better off if WOULD YOU MIND (2) does find the front. As a result, we’re clearly siding with SAHARA SIROCCO (8) ahead of WOULD YOU MIND (2) and FYNN FROST (3) with REGULUS (3) best of the knockout hopes following another off-speed eyecatcher here last Saturday night. EARLY SPEED: 1,2,5 RATINGS: 8/ 2/ 5/ 3/ 7/ 1/ 4/ 6
Age
8 years old
Sex
Bay - Gelding
Breeding
Art Major USA - Sahara Miss (Village Jasper USA)
Best MR
1:56.3MS
Dist Best MR
1:56.9MS
Gear
Bit - Snaffle, Blinkers - Block, Boots - Knee, Boots - Shin/Tendon, Burr - Rein N/S, Crupper, Deafeners - Removable, Headcheck - None, Hopples - Flat, Hopples - Length 57, Neck Strap, Shoes - Front, Shoes - Hind, Tail Tie, Tongue Tie - Visible, Whip
Today's Stats
Track
3-0-1-2
Distance
1-0-0-1
Track & Distance
1-0-0-1
Last Season
12-4-2-1
This Season
6-0-0-2
Career
38-11-6-6
Prize Money
$268,781
Win Range
1609 - 2240
Last 10 Starts
910x534387
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 | 38-11-6-6 | 1-0-0-1 | 16-5-2-2 | 3-0-1-2 | 1-0-0-1 | 6-0-0-2 | 12-4-2-1 | 0-0-0-0 | 0-0-0-0 | |
| Win % | 29% | 0% | 31% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 33% | 0% | 0% | |
| Place % | 61% | 100% | 56% | 100% | 100% | 33% | 58% | 0% | 0% | |
| Rank | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| Finish | Date | Track | Distance | Race No. | Cond. | Class | Margin | Prize won | Driver | BR | Handicap | SP | Last Run | Settle | Mile rate | Winner | 2nd | 3rd |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/8 | 7 Aug 2021 | Melton | 2240m | - | NR 80 to 94. | Melton City Council Pace | 19.1m | $20,000 | Chris Alford | Fr5 | - | $24.10 | 7 days ago | - | 1:55.0 (56.4, 28.4) | Im No Outlaw NZ | Tango Tara NZ HFHD | Idealsomemagic 6.1m |
| 8/9 | 31 Jul 2021 | Melton | 2240m | - | NR 90 to 120. | Become A Vhrc Member Today | 14.0m | $20,000 | Chris Alford | Fr3 | - | $11.50 | 14 days ago | - | 1:57.2 (55.4, 27.2) | Triple Eight NZ | Bettor Be the Bomb 4.1m | Torrid Saint 2.3m |
| 3/8 | 17 Jul 2021 | Geelong | 2100m | - | NR 90 to 105. | Jack Rabbit Winery Pace | 8.0m | $20,000 | Chris Alford | Fr4 | - | $11.40 | 21 days ago | - | 1:59.2 (58.2, 29.0) | Vandanta NZ | Rupert of Lincoln NZ 6.4m | Sahara Tiger 1.6m |
| 4/11 | 26 Jun 2021 | Melton | 2240m | - | NR 80 to 94. | Vhrc Thanks Emmy Mazzetti | 9.0m | $20,000 | Chris Alford | Sr1 | - | $15.40 | 7 days ago | - | 1:56.5 (55.6, 27.1) | Torrid Saint | Highway to Heaven NZ 4.0m | Regulus 4.5m |
| 3/9 | 19 Jun 2021 | Melton | 2240m | - | NR 79 to 87. | Alabar Pace | 2.8m | $20,000 | Kyal Costello | Sr1 | - | $41.40 | 14 days ago | - | 1:56.9 (55.3, 27.9) | Struve | Major Assassin 2.8m | Sahara Tiger SHFHD |
| 5/7 | 5 Jun 2021 | Melton | 2240m | - | NR 80 to 89. | Dilmah Tea Pace | 10.9m | $20,000 | Chris Alford | Fr3 | - | $19.90 | 197 days ago | - | 1:56.8 (55.3, 27.5) | Boy From Bondi | Struve 3.7m | Live on Broadway HFHD |
| 10/10 | 20 Nov 2020 | Melton | 1720m | - | NR 70 to 89. | Crown Graduate Cup | 18.6m | $30,000 | Chris Alford | Sr2 | - | $6.50 | 13 days ago | - | 1:52.2 (56.2, 28.2) | Bulletproof Boy | Jamieson Steele NK | Game Set Major 1.3m |
| 1/11 | 7 Nov 2020 | Melton | 2240m | - | NR 70 to 77. | Hyland Harness Colours | - | $20,000 | Jack Laugher | Sr6 | - | $4.80 | 15 days ago | - | 1:56.5 (56.2, 27.9) | Sahara Tiger | Majestic Cruiser 5.6m | Terryrama 1.1m |
| 9/12 | 23 Oct 2020 | Melton | 2240m | - | NR 70 to 79. | Alabar Vicbred C'Ship Ht | 17.0m | $20,000 | Darby Mcguigan | Sr5 | - | $10.90 | 13 days ago | - | 1:56.2 (55.9, 27.4) | Torrid Saint | Santa Casa Beach HFNK | Terryrama 2.6m |
| 8/10 | 10 Oct 2020 | Melton | 1720m | - | NR 80 to 94. | Pryde'S Easi Performance | 8.1m | $20,000 | Daryl Douglas | Fr4 | - | $34.00 | - | - | 1:51.0 (55.0, 27.7) | Pacifico Dream | Huli Nien NK | Wolf Stride 1.2m |
Sire
Art Major USA
Dam
Sahara Miss
Trained at
Murchison Nirth
Colours
Gold, Black V, Black & Gold Halved Sleeves
Owners
P Watkinson, Balwyn Football - 400 Club Group, D G Monteith, Priority Divisions Group, R B Paul, P W Hornsby
| Trainer (12 months) | Stats | Win % | Place % | Rank | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| G J Quinlan, D J Quinlan | 0-0-0-0 | 0% | 0% | - |
Race comment
OVERVIEW: There’s a bit going on with this 78 to 89-rater and all of it intrigues. Here are just a few of the key queries; will WOULD YOU MIND (2) be driven to keep FYNN FROST (5) wide this week after letting him slide seven days prior? Will GILTY HANVOER (1) cause problems for them both for her polemarking draw? And will SAHARA SIROCCO (8) prove a class above regardless of the dramas which play out early on? With limited confidence it does seem, on face value at least, that WOULD YOU MIND (2) will make more of an effort to find and hold the top tonight and has a solid chance of doing so given GILTY HANOVER (1) must surely hand to one of his classier rivals without a major fight. As for SAHARA SIROCCO (8); here’s the headline summary. Yes, he should be too slick and too classy regardless of early tactics but would be much better off if WOULD YOU MIND (2) does find the front. As a result, we’re clearly siding with SAHARA SIROCCO (8) ahead of WOULD YOU MIND (2) and FYNN FROST (3) with REGULUS (3) best of the knockout hopes following another off-speed eyecatcher here last Saturday night. EARLY SPEED: 1,2,5 RATINGS: 8/ 2/ 5/ 3/ 7/ 1/ 4/ 6