Ballarat R5 ALAMORA TARNEIT NOW SELLING PACE
Alamora Tarneit Now Selling Pace
7:35pm • 2200m • Mobile Start • Pacers • NR 90 to 105. • No age restrictions • $20,0007:35pm • 2200m • Mobile Start • Pacers • NR 90 to 105. • No age restrictions • $20,000
Race Notes
Age
8 years old
Sex
Bay/Brown - Gelding
Breeding
Rocknroll Hanover USA - Indigo Breeze NZ (Falcon Seelster USA)
Best MR
1:52.3MS
Dist Best MR
1:54.6MS
Gear
Bit - Pulling, Boots - Knee, Boots - Shin/Tendon, Crupper, Deafeners - Removable, Hopples - Round, Hopples - Length 60, Nose Band - Conventional, Shoes - Front, Shoes - Hind, Tail Tie, Tongue Tie - Visible, Whip, Blinkers - Sliding Dolly Vardens
Today's Stats
Track
1-0-1-0
Distance
1-0-1-0
Track & Distance
1-0-1-0
Last Season
13-3-6-0
This Season
11-1-1-3
Career
41-14-10-5
Prize Money
$299,393
Win Range
1650 - 2240
Last 10 Starts
356x217854
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 | 41-14-10-5 | 1-0-1-0 | 27-8-8-3 | 1-0-1-0 | 1-0-1-0 | 11-1-1-3 | 13-3-6-0 | 0-0-0-0 | 0-0-0-0 | |
| Win % | 34% | 0% | 30% | 0% | 0% | 9% | 23% | 0% | 0% | |
| Place % | 71% | 100% | 70% | 100% | 100% | 45% | 69% | 0% | 0% | |
| Rank | 1 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/9 | 31 Jul 2021 | Melton | 2240m | - | NR 90 to 120. | Become A Vhrc Member Today | 8.3m | $20,000 | Josh Aiken | Fr4 | - | $14.20 | 14 days ago | - | 1:57.2 (55.4, 27.2) | Triple Eight NZ | Bettor Be the Bomb 4.1m | Torrid Saint 2.3m |
| 5/8 | 17 Jul 2021 | Geelong | 2100m | - | NR 90 to 105. | Jack Rabbit Winery Pace | 11.4m | $20,000 | Josh Aiken | Sr1 | - | $3.20 | 14 days ago | - | 1:59.2 (58.2, 29.0) | Vandanta NZ | Rupert of Lincoln NZ 6.4m | Sahara Tiger 1.6m |
| 8/12 | 3 Jul 2021 | Bendigo | 2150m | - | NR 88 to 105. | Simonds Homes Bendigo Pace | 18.9m | $20,000 | Josh Aiken | Sr3 | - | $9.00 | 7 days ago | - | 1:57.2 (55.6, 27.0) | Western Sonador | Torrid Saint NK | Iolanta NZ 6.8m |
| 7/8 | 26 Jun 2021 | Melton | 1720m | - | NR 90 to 120. | Tab Blacks A Fake Ffa | 9.7m | $24,000 | Josh Aiken | Fr5 | - | $8.10 | 21 days ago | - | 1:53.9 (56.4, 27.8) | Max Delight | Shadow Sax NK | Vandanta NZ 3.2m |
| 1/9 | 5 Jun 2021 | Melton | 1720m | - | NR 90 to 105. | Tab Long May We Play Pace | - | $20,000 | Josh Aiken | Sr1 | - | $4.80 | 14 days ago | - | 1:52.3 (55.8, 27.6) | Sirletic | Yorkshire NZ 5.8m | Majestic Cruiser HD |
| 2/7 | 22 May 2021 | Melton | 2240m | - | NR 90 to 105. | Rokon Pty Ltd Pace | HFHD | $20,000 | Josh Aiken | Fr6 | - | $7.20 | 77 days ago | - | 1:55.3 (56.2, 27.9) | Love Ina Chevy NZ | Sirletic HFHD | Boncel Benjamin 1.8m |
| 6/10 | 6 Mar 2021 | Melton | 2240m | - | NR 90 to 120. | Catanach'S Jewellers Ffa | 6.0m | $24,000 | John Caldow | Fr2 | - | $3.80 | 14 days ago | - | 1:54.9 (55.3, 27.5) | Malcolms Rhythm | Majestic Cruiser 1.5m | Like a Wildfire NZ 1.4m |
| 5/12 | 20 Feb 2021 | Terang | 2680m | - | NR 90 to 120. | Terang Co-Op Pacing Cup | 10.9m | $50,000 | John Caldow | Fr5 | - | $6.70 | 14 days ago | - | 1:56.6 (55.1, 27.7) | Wolf Stride | Malcolms Rhythm 6.5m | Somewhere Secret 3.0m |
| 3/10 | 6 Feb 2021 | Melton | 2240m | - | NR 90 to 120. | Tab Pure Steel Group 3 | 1.6m | $30,000 | David Aiken | Fr6 | - | $8.70 | 21 days ago | - | 1:54.5 (54.8, 27.3) | Max Delight | Western Sonador 1.1m | Sirletic HD |
| 3/7 | 16 Jan 2021 | Shepptn | 2690m | - | NR 90 to 120. | Shepparton Gold Cup | 17.8m | $60,000 | Chris Alford | Fr7 | - | $25.60 | - | - | 1:56.1 (54.9, 27.4) | Lochinvar Art | Malcolms Rhythm 15.7m | Sirletic 2.0m |
Sire
Rocknroll Hanover USA
Dam
Indigo Breeze NZ
Trained at
Cardigan
Colours
Dark Blue, Orange Striped Sleeves
Owners
Aaron Bain Racing Pty Ltd, Summit Bloodstock Pty Ltd, A J Bain
| Driver (12 months) | Stats | Win % | Place % | Rank | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Josh Aiken | 0-0-0-0 | 0% | 0% | - |
| Trainer (12 months) | Stats | Win % | Place % | Rank | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| D Aiken | 0-0-0-0 | 0% | 0% | - |
Race comment
OVERVIEW: The beauty of these up-to-105 contests cannot be overestimated. Scrape away the absolute elite and you’re always left with a stunning contest. This one is no exception. Now that we’ve talked it up; let’s find the winner. It’s probably fair to say that a few things became established via last weekend’s Our Maestro FFA. The first is that ALWAYS FAST (4) can be vulnerable to those with genuine gate speed but that he thrives when racing off pace. The second is that VANDANTA (5) seems committed to using his gate speed wherever possible again and the third is that there’s a new one-two punch to watch at this level where VANDANTA (5) crosses but will still choose to trail; particularly where TORRID SAINT (7) offers up that option. Like last week, that one-two punch looks a likely outcome as VANDANTA (5) can cross these on his ear and TORRID SAINT (7) should be up to challenge for the front once more. If that transpires then TORRID SAINT (7) will be super tough to roll btu still rates narrowly behind ALWAYS FAST (4) who possesses the pace to overwhelm the leader in any other role that if he’s sitting parked. Should SIRLETIC (8) track a horse like ALWAYS FAST (8) in tonight he’s your other serious winning chance with blowout hopes also given to VANDANTA (5) who’s a little better than what he produced last week and BULLETPROOF BOY (6) who was also super in the Our Maestro and all but confirmed he’ll win at least one of these races at giant odds this prep just as he’s done in the past. EARLY SPEED: 5 (Fastest Beginner) + 4,6,7 + 1 RATINGS: 4/ 7/ 8/ 5/ 6/ 2/ 1/ 3
Age
11 years old
Sex
Bay - Gelding
Breeding
Art Official CA - My Riviera Girl NZ (Red River Hanover USA)
Best MR
1:52.2MS
Dist Best MR
1:55.8MS
Gear
Bit - Pulling, Open Bridle, Deafeners - Hood, Headcheck - None, Hopples - Length 58, Shoes - Front, Shoes - Hind, Tongue Tie - Visible
Gear Changes
Removed: Burr - Rein N/S, Tail Tie
Today's Stats
Track
0-0-0-0
Distance
0-0-0-0
Track & Distance
0-0-0-0
Last Season
38-5-3-2
This Season
10-1-0-0
Career
97-27-13-6
Prize Money
$1,057,461
Win Range
1700 - 2550
Last 10 Starts
7671584x75
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 | 97-27-13-6 | 0-0-0-0 | 41-8-4-3 | 0-0-0-0 | 0-0-0-0 | 10-1-0-0 | 38-5-3-2 | 0-0-0-0 | 0-0-0-0 | |
| Win % | 28% | 0% | 20% | 0% | 0% | 10% | 13% | 0% | 0% | |
| Place % | 47% | 0% | 37% | 0% | 0% | 10% | 26% | 0% | 0% | |
| Rank | 3 | - | 5 | - | - | 4 | 5 | - | - |
| Finish | Date | Track | Distance | Race No. | Cond. | Class | Margin | Prize won | Driver | BR | Handicap | SP | Last Run | Settle | Mile rate | Winner | 2nd | 3rd |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/10 | 7 Aug 2021 | Melton | 2240m | - | NR 90 to 120. | Tab Our Maestro Ffa | 4.3m | $24,000 | Scott Ewen | Fr3 | - | $73.00 | 7 days ago | - | 1:54.7 (55.2, 27.8) | Triple Eight NZ | Torrid Saint 2.0m | Always Fast HD |
| 7/9 | 31 Jul 2021 | Melton | 2240m | - | NR 90 to 120. | Become A Vhrc Member Today | 13.7m | $20,000 | Scott Ewen | Fr7 | - | $46.00 | 105 days ago | - | 1:57.2 (55.4, 27.2) | Triple Eight NZ | Bettor Be the Bomb 4.1m | Torrid Saint 2.3m |
| 4/10 | 17 Apr 2021 | G Derby | 2645m | - | No NR. | Sa Pacing Cup | 21.0m | $60,000 | Scott Ewen | Fr7 | - | $25.00 | 7 days ago | - | 1:57.2 (57.2, 28.4) | Boots Electric NZ | Perfect Stride NZ 7.8m | Majestic Cruiser HD |
| 8/10 | 10 Apr 2021 | Mildura | 2600m | - | NR up to 120. | Tasco Mildura Pacing Cup | 10.9m | $60,000 | Scott Ewen | Fr5 | - | $88.10 | 4 days ago | - | 1:59.7 (56.7, 28.9) | Mach Dan | Silent Major NZ HD | Like a Wildfire NZ 4.5m |
| 5/10 | 6 Apr 2021 | Mildura | 2600m | - | NR up to 120. | Tasco Mildura Cup Ht | 14.0m | $10,000 | Scott Ewen | Fr5 | - | $46.30 | 10 days ago | - | 1:59.6 (56.5, 27.8) | Mach Dan | Sonny Weaver NZ 6.1m | Somewhere Secret 4.1m |
| 1/9 | 27 Mar 2021 | Melton | 2240m | - | NR 85 to 99. | Nutrien Equine Yearling | - | $20,000 | Scott Ewen | Sr1 | - | $13.90 | 7 days ago | - | 1:55.8 (56.7, 28.0) | Bulletproof Boy | Jilliby Lorenzo HFHD | Pick Up Line 5.6m |
| 7/8 | 20 Mar 2021 | Melton | 1200m | - | NR 90 to 105. | Citywide Stampede | 11.8m | $24,000 | Scott Ewen | Fr5 | - | $6.90 | 7 days ago | - | 1:52.2 (56.8, 27.3) | Jilliby Chevy | I Cast No Shadow NZ 2.8m | Eureka NZ 3.9m |
| 6/9 | 13 Mar 2021 | Melton | 2240m | - | NR 85 to 99. | Tab Long May We Play Pace | 21.7m | $20,000 | Scott Ewen | Sr2 | - | $19.70 | 56 days ago | - | 1:55.6 (54.4, 27.5) | Mach Dan | Reactor Now NK | I Cast No Shadow NZ 12.4m |
| 7/7 | 16 Jan 2021 | Shepptn | 2690m | - | NR 90 to 120. | Shepparton Gold Cup | 31.1m | $60,000 | Scott Ewen | Fr2 | - | $47.90 | 7 days ago | - | 1:56.1 (54.9, 27.4) | Lochinvar Art | Malcolms Rhythm 15.7m | Sirletic 2.0m |
| 8/12 | 9 Jan 2021 | Bendigo | 2650m | - | NR 90 to 120. | Garrards Bendigo Cup | 8.7m | $70,000 | Scott Ewen | Sr1 | - | $74.30 | - | - | 1:55.8 (56.0, 28.0) | Wolf Stride | Fourbigmen 1.5m | Sirletic 1.5m |
Sire
Art Official CA
Dam
My Riviera Girl NZ
Trained at
Cranbourne
Colours
Blue, Cerise V & Sleeves
Owners
S L Ewen, M E Clayton, M J Duck, T Sander, M Roberts, P H Sander, M K Sander, D J Grenfell, R M Grenfell
| Driver (12 months) | Stats | Win % | Place % | Rank | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scott Ewen | 0-0-0-0 | 0% | 0% | - |
| Trainer (12 months) | Stats | Win % | Place % | Rank | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| S L Ewen | 0-0-0-0 | 0% | 0% | - |
D: Bailey McDonough (a(C,5))
T: E J Stewart
Race comment
OVERVIEW: The beauty of these up-to-105 contests cannot be overestimated. Scrape away the absolute elite and you’re always left with a stunning contest. This one is no exception. Now that we’ve talked it up; let’s find the winner. It’s probably fair to say that a few things became established via last weekend’s Our Maestro FFA. The first is that ALWAYS FAST (4) can be vulnerable to those with genuine gate speed but that he thrives when racing off pace. The second is that VANDANTA (5) seems committed to using his gate speed wherever possible again and the third is that there’s a new one-two punch to watch at this level where VANDANTA (5) crosses but will still choose to trail; particularly where TORRID SAINT (7) offers up that option. Like last week, that one-two punch looks a likely outcome as VANDANTA (5) can cross these on his ear and TORRID SAINT (7) should be up to challenge for the front once more. If that transpires then TORRID SAINT (7) will be super tough to roll btu still rates narrowly behind ALWAYS FAST (4) who possesses the pace to overwhelm the leader in any other role that if he’s sitting parked. Should SIRLETIC (8) track a horse like ALWAYS FAST (8) in tonight he’s your other serious winning chance with blowout hopes also given to VANDANTA (5) who’s a little better than what he produced last week and BULLETPROOF BOY (6) who was also super in the Our Maestro and all but confirmed he’ll win at least one of these races at giant odds this prep just as he’s done in the past. EARLY SPEED: 5 (Fastest Beginner) + 4,6,7 + 1 RATINGS: 4/ 7/ 8/ 5/ 6/ 2/ 1/ 3
Age
6 years old
Sex
Bay - Horse
Breeding
Always a Virgin USA - All the Magic (Live or Die USA)
Best MR
1:49.3MS
Dist Best MR
1:55.2MS
Gear
Bit - Snaffle, Blinkers - Dolly Vardon, Boots - Knee, Boots - Shin/Tendon, Burr - Rein O/S, Crupper, Hopples - Flat, Hopples - Length 59, Shoes - Front, Shoes - Hind
Today's Stats
Track
3-0-1-1
Distance
1-0-0-1
Track & Distance
1-0-0-1
Last Season
13-5-3-1
This Season
9-1-1-1
Career
35-10-7-3
Prize Money
$182,615
Win Range
1200 - 2240
Last 10 Starts
477x820153
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 | 35-10-7-3 | 1-0-0-1 | 17-3-4-2 | 3-0-1-1 | 1-0-0-1 | 9-1-1-1 | 13-5-3-1 | 0-0-0-0 | 0-0-0-0 | |
| Win % | 29% | 0% | 18% | 0% | 0% | 11% | 38% | 0% | 0% | |
| Place % | 57% | 100% | 53% | 67% | 100% | 33% | 69% | 0% | 0% | |
| Rank | 2 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 2 | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/10 | 7 Aug 2021 | Melton | 2240m | - | NR 90 to 120. | Tab Our Maestro Ffa | 2.4m | $24,000 | Kate Gath | Fr1 | - | $4.10 | 14 days ago | - | 1:54.7 (55.2, 27.8) | Triple Eight NZ | Torrid Saint 2.0m | Always Fast HD |
| 5/8 | 24 Jul 2021 | Kilmore | 1690m | - | NR 90 to 120. | Popular Alm Sprint | 11.1m | $24,000 | Kate Gath | Fr6 | - | $4.30 | 7 days ago | - | 1:57.2 (56.2, 28.2) | Torrid Saint | Boncel Benjamin 1.8m | Malcolms Rhythm 1.9m |
| 1/8 | 17 Jul 2021 | Geelong | 2100m | - | NR 90 to 120. | Preux Chevalier Ffa | - | $24,000 | Kate Gath | Fr1 | - | $3.20 | 14 days ago | - | 1:59.5 (56.1, 27.7) | Always Fast | Triple Eight NZ 5.5m | Malcolms Rhythm 2.0m |
| 10/12 | 3 Jul 2021 | Bendigo | 2150m | - | NR 88 to 105. | Simonds Homes Bendigo Pace | 26.4m | $20,000 | Kate Gath | Fr4 | - | $6.20 | 14 days ago | - | 1:57.2 (55.6, 27.0) | Western Sonador | Torrid Saint NK | Iolanta NZ 6.8m |
| 2/12 | 19 Jun 2021 | Melton | 2240m | - | NR 88 to 105. | Tab Long May We Play Pace | 3.0m | $20,000 | Kate Gath | Fr6 | - | $3.20 | 14 days ago | - | 1:56.4 (55.5, 27.9) | Santa Casa Beach | Always Fast 3.0m | Shadow Sax 6.0m |
| 8/9 | 5 Jun 2021 | Melton | 1720m | - | NR 90 to 105. | Tab Long May We Play Pace | 18.0m | $20,000 | Kate Gath | Fr3 | - | $1.50 | 126 days ago | - | 1:52.3 (55.8, 27.6) | Sirletic | Yorkshire NZ 5.8m | Majestic Cruiser HD |
| 7/11 | 30 Jan 2021 | Melton | 2240m | - | NR 90 to 120. | Allied Casey Classic | 21.8m | $50,000 | Jackie Barker | Fr6 | - | $3.20 | 7 days ago | - | 1:52.8 (56.9, 28.7) | Bettor Be the Bomb | Malcolms Rhythm 2.1m | Jamieson Steele 5.6m |
| 7/12 | 23 Jan 2021 | Balarat | 2710m | - | NR 90 to 120. | Petstock Ballarat Cup | 12.9m | $110,000 | Jackie Barker | Sr1 | - | $40.10 | 13 days ago | - | 1:57.7 (53.1, 26.4) | Lochinvar Art | Out to Play 6.4m | Wolf Stride 4.7m |
| 4/10 | 10 Jan 2021 | Cobram | 2678m | - | NR 80 to 105. | Cobram Pacing Cup | 2.0m | $35,000 | Jackie Barker | Sr1 | - | $9.20 | 10 days ago | - | 1:56.7 (56.3, 28.0) | Perfect Stride NZ | Malcolms Rhythm HD | Western Sonador HFHD |
| 8/11 | 31 Dec 2020 | Melton | 2240m | - | - | Vicbred 4yo E&g Final | 46.3m | $130,000 | Jackie Barker | Sr4 | - | $59.70 | - | - | 1:51.8 (54.0, 27.1) | Lochinvar Art | Fourbigmen 30.5m | Western Sonador 5.1m |
Sire
Always a Virgin USA
Dam
All the Magic
Trained at
Mundijong
Colours
Navy Blue, White Yoke, Silver Band, Navy Blue Sleeves
Owners
P S (Peter) Gleeson
| Driver (12 months) | Stats | Win % | Place % | Rank | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bailey McDonough | 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: The beauty of these up-to-105 contests cannot be overestimated. Scrape away the absolute elite and you’re always left with a stunning contest. This one is no exception. Now that we’ve talked it up; let’s find the winner. It’s probably fair to say that a few things became established via last weekend’s Our Maestro FFA. The first is that ALWAYS FAST (4) can be vulnerable to those with genuine gate speed but that he thrives when racing off pace. The second is that VANDANTA (5) seems committed to using his gate speed wherever possible again and the third is that there’s a new one-two punch to watch at this level where VANDANTA (5) crosses but will still choose to trail; particularly where TORRID SAINT (7) offers up that option. Like last week, that one-two punch looks a likely outcome as VANDANTA (5) can cross these on his ear and TORRID SAINT (7) should be up to challenge for the front once more. If that transpires then TORRID SAINT (7) will be super tough to roll btu still rates narrowly behind ALWAYS FAST (4) who possesses the pace to overwhelm the leader in any other role that if he’s sitting parked. Should SIRLETIC (8) track a horse like ALWAYS FAST (8) in tonight he’s your other serious winning chance with blowout hopes also given to VANDANTA (5) who’s a little better than what he produced last week and BULLETPROOF BOY (6) who was also super in the Our Maestro and all but confirmed he’ll win at least one of these races at giant odds this prep just as he’s done in the past. EARLY SPEED: 5 (Fastest Beginner) + 4,6,7 + 1 RATINGS: 4/ 7/ 8/ 5/ 6/ 2/ 1/ 3
Age
7 years old
Sex
Brown/Black - Gelding
Breeding
Mr Aviator USA - Lombo Lucida (Northern Lights USA)
Best MR
1:54.2MS
Dist Best MR
1:55.1MS
Gear
Bit - Lugging, Boots - Knee, Boots - Shin/Tendon, Burr - Pole N/S, Crupper, Deafeners - Removable, Headcheck - None, Hopples - Round, Hopples - Length 60, Shoes - Front, Shoes - Hind, Tongue Tie - Visible, Whip, Spreader - One Legged O/S
Today's Stats
Track
0-0-0-0
Distance
0-0-0-0
Track & Distance
0-0-0-0
Last Season
36-6-2-6
This Season
11-0-0-0
Career
94-18-12-7
Prize Money
$219,883
Win Range
1730 - 2536
Last 10 Starts
648679606x
Last Run
77 days ago
Win S/Rate
Place S/Rate
| Total | Distance | Dist Range | Track | Trk & Dist | This Season | Last Season | 1st Up | 2nd Up | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stats | 94-18-12-7 | 0-0-0-0 | 67-14-8-6 | 0-0-0-0 | 0-0-0-0 | 11-0-0-0 | 36-6-2-6 | 0-0-0-0 | 0-0-0-0 | |
| Win % | 19% | 0% | 21% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 17% | 0% | 0% | |
| Place % | 39% | 0% | 42% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 39% | 0% | 0% | |
| Rank | 4 | - | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/7 | 29 May 2021 | Melton | 2240m | - | NR 79 to 94. | Allied Express Pace | 20.0m | $20,000 | Riley Butt | Fr5 | - | $50.60 | 14 days ago | - | 1:55.7 (56.8, 28.7) | Yorkshire NZ | Live on Broadway 4.1m | Im No Outlaw NZ HFHD |
| 11/11 | 15 May 2021 | Melton | 2240m | - | NR 78 to 94. | Melton Toyota Pace | 31.7m | $20,000 | John Caldow | Sr4 | - | $9.00 | 14 days ago | - | 1:56.3 (55.6, 27.5) | Boy From Bondi | Torrid Saint 1.5m | Love Ina Chevy NZ 12.2m |
| 6/10 | 1 May 2021 | Melton | 2240m | - | NR 90 to 120. | Tab Golden Reign Ffa | 20.1m | $24,000 | Greg Sugars | Fr3 | - | $51.30 | 7 days ago | - | 1:55.6 (55.0, 26.7) | General Dodge | Star Galleria NZ 1.6m | Jilliby Chevy 5.5m |
| 9/10 | 24 Apr 2021 | Melton | 1720m | - | NR 90 to 105. | Www.donaldsracing.com.au | 16.0m | $20,000 | John Caldow | Fr5 | - | $44.00 | 7 days ago | - | 1:54.1 (56.3, 27.6) | Sonny Weaver NZ | Im Anothermasterpiece NZ HD | Idealsomemagic 3.7m |
| 7/7 | 17 Apr 2021 | Geelong | 2100m | - | NR 90 to 120. | Tab Captain Sandy Ffa | 32.6m | $24,000 | John Caldow | Fr6 | - | $34.10 | 13 days ago | - | 1:57.2 (55.8, 27.4) | General Dodge | Boncel Benjamin 8.7m | Pacifico Dream NK |
| 6/9 | 4 Apr 2021 | Waragul | 2627m | - | NR 90 to 120. | Warragul Pacing Bowl Cup | 9.7m | $35,000 | John Caldow | Fr5 | - | $87.80 | 7 days ago | - | 1:56.9 (57.0, 28.0) | Perfect Stride NZ | Majestic Cruiser 3.0m | Fourbigmen 2.9m |
| 8/9 | 28 Mar 2021 | Horsham | 2700m | - | NR 90 to 120. | Horsham Pacing Cup | 15.7m | $60,000 | John Caldow | Fr3 | - | $79.40 | 15 days ago | - | 2:00.1 (55.4, 26.3) | Mach Dan | Somewhere Secret 2.5m | Fourbigmen 5.1m |
| 4/10 | 13 Mar 2021 | Menangl | 1609m | - | NR up to 120. | King Of Swing Miracle Mile | 4.7m | $20,400 | Jack Trainor | Fr7 | - | $81.00 | 43 days ago | - | 1:51.4 (54.9, 27.5) | Cash N Flow NZ | Escalera NZ NK | Mach Da Vinci NZ NK |
| 6/9 | 29 Jan 2021 | Glpark | 2536m | - | FFA OPEN | Ffa Open | 20.1m | $25,000 | Aldo Cortopassi | Fr3 | - | $31.00 | 7 days ago | - | 1:55.5 (56.4, 28.0) | Im Full of Excuses NZ | Simba Bromac NZ 4.5m | Bracken Sky 2.5m |
| 4/8 | 22 Jan 2021 | Glpark | 2536m | - | FFA OPEN | Ray Duffy Mem. L | 14.9m | $25,000 | Aldo Cortopassi | Fr6 | - | $81.00 | - | - | 1:57.3 (54.7, 26.8) | Patronus Star NZ | Bracken Sky 4.0m | Stroke of Luck NK |
Sire
Mr Aviator USA
Dam
Lombo Lucida
Trained at
Menangle Park
Colours
Maroon & Cream Diagonal Stripes, Cream Sleeves, Maroon Cuffs
Owners
P D (Peter) George
| Driver (12 months) | Stats | Win % | Place % | Rank | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Riley Butt | 0-0-0-0 | 0% | 0% | - |
| Trainer (12 months) | Stats | Win % | Place % | Rank | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| T G Butt | 0-0-0-0 | 0% | 0% | - |
D: Michelle Phillips (a(C))
T: J Nicholson
Race comment
OVERVIEW: The beauty of these up-to-105 contests cannot be overestimated. Scrape away the absolute elite and you’re always left with a stunning contest. This one is no exception. Now that we’ve talked it up; let’s find the winner. It’s probably fair to say that a few things became established via last weekend’s Our Maestro FFA. The first is that ALWAYS FAST (4) can be vulnerable to those with genuine gate speed but that he thrives when racing off pace. The second is that VANDANTA (5) seems committed to using his gate speed wherever possible again and the third is that there’s a new one-two punch to watch at this level where VANDANTA (5) crosses but will still choose to trail; particularly where TORRID SAINT (7) offers up that option. Like last week, that one-two punch looks a likely outcome as VANDANTA (5) can cross these on his ear and TORRID SAINT (7) should be up to challenge for the front once more. If that transpires then TORRID SAINT (7) will be super tough to roll btu still rates narrowly behind ALWAYS FAST (4) who possesses the pace to overwhelm the leader in any other role that if he’s sitting parked. Should SIRLETIC (8) track a horse like ALWAYS FAST (8) in tonight he’s your other serious winning chance with blowout hopes also given to VANDANTA (5) who’s a little better than what he produced last week and BULLETPROOF BOY (6) who was also super in the Our Maestro and all but confirmed he’ll win at least one of these races at giant odds this prep just as he’s done in the past. EARLY SPEED: 5 (Fastest Beginner) + 4,6,7 + 1 RATINGS: 4/ 7/ 8/ 5/ 6/ 2/ 1/ 3
Age
7 years old
Sex
Bay - Horse
Breeding
Smiling Shard NZ - Jules Hanover NZ (Holmes Hanover USA)
Best MR
1:53.3MS
Dist Best MR
1:57.6MS
Gear
Anti Choking Device, Bit - Headcheck, Bit - Snaffle, Blinkers - Hood, Boots - Knee, Boots - Shin/Tendon, Crupper, Deafeners - Removable, Headcheck - Fixed, Hopples - Round, Hopples - Length 1510, Nose Band - Conventional, Shoes - Front, Shoes - Hind, ...
Today's Stats
Track
6-1-0-1
Distance
7-2-0-1
Track & Distance
6-1-0-1
Last Season
34-4-5-4
This Season
4-0-0-0
Career
84-14-15-8
Prize Money
$144,455
Win Range
1650 - 2240
Last 10 Starts
41495x9077
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 | 84-14-15-8 | 7-2-0-1 | 51-11-11-5 | 6-1-0-1 | 6-1-0-1 | 4-0-0-0 | 34-4-5-4 | 0-0-0-0 | 0-0-0-0 | |
| Win % | 17% | 29% | 22% | 17% | 17% | 0% | 12% | 0% | 0% | |
| Place % | 44% | 43% | 53% | 33% | 33% | 0% | 38% | 0% | 0% | |
| Rank | 5 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 4 | - | 4 | - | - |
| 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 | 31 Jul 2021 | Melton | 1720m | - | NR 85 to 99. | Apg - Serving The Industry | 35.6m | $20,000 | Michelle Phillips | Fr1 | - | $53.50 | 14 days ago | - | 1:54.2 (56.6, 28.4) | Vandanta NZ | Idealsomemagic 3.4m | Sahara Sirocco 2.5m |
| 7/9 | 17 Jul 2021 | Geelong | 1609m | - | NR 80 to 89. | Geelong High Speed Racing | 36.0m | $20,000 | Brad Chisholm | Fr5 | - | $181.00 | 28 days ago | - | 1:56.6 (57.6, 29.0) | Check in NZ | Sahara Sirocco 1.0m | Struve 5.7m |
| 11/12 | 19 Jun 2021 | Melton | 2240m | - | NR 88 to 105. | Tab Long May We Play Pace | 35.0m | $20,000 | Olivia Weidenbach | Fr1 | - | $85.70 | 7 days ago | - | 1:56.4 (55.5, 27.9) | Santa Casa Beach | Always Fast 3.0m | Shadow Sax 6.0m |
| 9/10 | 12 Jun 2021 | Melton | 1720m | - | NR 78 to 94. | Allied Express Pace | 21.8m | $20,000 | Olivia Weidenbach | Fr6 | - | $149.30 | 232 days ago | - | 1:54.6 (56.2, 27.4) | Santa Casa Beach | Crime Writer HFHD | Torrid Saint 1.8m |
| 5/8 | 23 Oct 2020 | Melton | 1720m | - | NR 80 to 89. | Allied Express Pace | 3.6m | $10,000 | Kyal Costello | Sr1 | - | $13.30 | 13 days ago | - | 1:54.9 (55.8, 27.0) | Jean Luc NZ | Sofala 1.9m | Our Sportscaster NZ NK |
| 9/9 | 10 Oct 2020 | Melton | 1720m | - | NR 80 to 94. | Allied Express Pace | 24.0m | $10,000 | Rhys Nicholson | Fr7 | - | $15.40 | 7 days ago | - | 1:52.3 (56.9, 28.1) | Jean Luc NZ | Blingittothemax 4.0m | Form Analyst NK |
| 4/7 | 3 Oct 2020 | Melton | 2240m | - | NR 79 to 89. | Melton Toyota Pace | 9.1m | $10,000 | Jack Laugher | Fr5 | - | $3.80 | 7 days ago | - | 1:56.6 (56.9, 28.4) | Falcon Stride | Form Analyst HD | Our Sportscaster NZ 8.6m |
| 1/8 | 26 Sep 2020 | Melton | 1720m | - | NR 80 to 94. | Dnr Logistics Pace | - | $10,000 | Kyal Costello | Fr4 | - | $25.70 | 8 days ago | - | 1:53.3 (57.8, 29.6) | Smart Little Shard | Form Analyst 1.0m | Our Sportscaster NZ HFHD |
| 4/10 | 18 Sep 2020 | Melton | 2240m | - | NR 80 to 120. | Pridmore Electrics Pace | 7.2m | $20,000 | Kyal Costello | Fr2 | - | $58.10 | 7 days ago | - | 1:54.8 (56.1, 28.1) | Kasbah Kid | Huli Nien 2.2m | Rishi NZ 3.6m |
| 9/9 | 11 Sep 2020 | Melton | 1720m | - | NR 80 to 120. | Hygain Pace | 18.7m | $20,000 | John Nicholson | Fr2 | - | $57.80 | - | - | 1:53.1 (55.5, 27.2) | Kasbah Kid | Bulletproof Boy HFHD | Rishi NZ NK |
Sire
Smiling Shard NZ
Dam
Jules Hanover NZ
Trained at
Brighton
Colours
White, Blue Circle With White Reverse 'C', Blue Sleeves
Owners
C Higgs, S Higgs, L Higgs, C Higgs, M Higgs, B Higgs, D Callipari
| Driver (12 months) | Stats | Win % | Place % | Rank | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Michelle Phillips | 0-0-0-0 | 0% | 0% | - |
| Trainer (12 months) | Stats | Win % | Place % | Rank | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| J Nicholson | 0-0-0-0 | 0% | 0% | - |
Race comment
OVERVIEW: The beauty of these up-to-105 contests cannot be overestimated. Scrape away the absolute elite and you’re always left with a stunning contest. This one is no exception. Now that we’ve talked it up; let’s find the winner. It’s probably fair to say that a few things became established via last weekend’s Our Maestro FFA. The first is that ALWAYS FAST (4) can be vulnerable to those with genuine gate speed but that he thrives when racing off pace. The second is that VANDANTA (5) seems committed to using his gate speed wherever possible again and the third is that there’s a new one-two punch to watch at this level where VANDANTA (5) crosses but will still choose to trail; particularly where TORRID SAINT (7) offers up that option. Like last week, that one-two punch looks a likely outcome as VANDANTA (5) can cross these on his ear and TORRID SAINT (7) should be up to challenge for the front once more. If that transpires then TORRID SAINT (7) will be super tough to roll btu still rates narrowly behind ALWAYS FAST (4) who possesses the pace to overwhelm the leader in any other role that if he’s sitting parked. Should SIRLETIC (8) track a horse like ALWAYS FAST (8) in tonight he’s your other serious winning chance with blowout hopes also given to VANDANTA (5) who’s a little better than what he produced last week and BULLETPROOF BOY (6) who was also super in the Our Maestro and all but confirmed he’ll win at least one of these races at giant odds this prep just as he’s done in the past. EARLY SPEED: 5 (Fastest Beginner) + 4,6,7 + 1 RATINGS: 4/ 7/ 8/ 5/ 6/ 2/ 1/ 3
Age
7 years old
Sex
Bay/Brown - Gelding
Breeding
Shadow Play USA - Torridon (Safely Kept USA)
Best MR
1:53.4MS
Dist Best MR
1:54.6MS
Gear
Bit - Snaffle, Boots - Knee, Boots - Shin/Tendon, Burr - Pole N/S, Crupper, Deafeners - Removable, Headcheck - None, Hopples - Flat, Hopples - Length 57.5, Lugging Pole N/S, Shoes - Front, Shoes - Hind, Spreaders - Guiders, Tail Tie, Tongue Tie - Visible
Today's Stats
Track
7-1-2-0
Distance
5-0-2-0
Track & Distance
5-0-2-0
Last Season
48-4-9-3
This Season
20-4-3-3
Career
90-11-16-10
Prize Money
$445,810
Win Range
1690 - 2240
Last 10 Starts
6134124132
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 | 90-11-16-10 | 5-0-2-0 | 56-7-10-7 | 7-1-2-0 | 5-0-2-0 | 20-4-3-3 | 48-4-9-3 | 0-0-0-0 | 0-0-0-0 | |
| Win % | 12% | 0% | 13% | 14% | 0% | 20% | 8% | 0% | 0% | |
| Place % | 41% | 40% | 43% | 43% | 40% | 50% | 33% | 0% | 0% | |
| Rank | 7 | 5 | 6 | 2 | 5 | 1 | 6 | - | - |
| Finish | Date | Track | Distance | Race No. | Cond. | Class | Margin | Prize won | Driver | BR | Handicap | SP | Last Run | Settle | Mile rate | Winner | 2nd | 3rd |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/10 | 7 Aug 2021 | Melton | 2240m | - | NR 90 to 120. | Tab Our Maestro Ffa | 2.0m | $24,000 | John Caldow | Fr4 | - | $14.70 | 7 days ago | - | 1:54.7 (55.2, 27.8) | Triple Eight NZ | Torrid Saint 2.0m | Always Fast HD |
| 3/9 | 31 Jul 2021 | Melton | 2240m | - | NR 90 to 120. | Become A Vhrc Member Today | 6.4m | $20,000 | John Caldow | Sr2 | - | $5.60 | 7 days ago | - | 1:57.2 (55.4, 27.2) | Triple Eight NZ | Bettor Be the Bomb 4.1m | Torrid Saint 2.3m |
| 1/8 | 24 Jul 2021 | Kilmore | 1690m | - | NR 90 to 120. | Popular Alm Sprint | - | $24,000 | John Caldow | Fr1 | - | $2.20 | 7 days ago | - | 1:57.2 (56.2, 28.2) | Torrid Saint | Boncel Benjamin 1.8m | Malcolms Rhythm 1.9m |
| 4/8 | 17 Jul 2021 | Geelong | 2100m | - | NR 90 to 120. | Preux Chevalier Ffa | 8.3m | $24,000 | Glenn Douglas | Fr3 | - | $5.00 | 14 days ago | - | 1:59.5 (56.1, 27.7) | Always Fast | Triple Eight NZ 5.5m | Malcolms Rhythm 2.0m |
| 2/12 | 3 Jul 2021 | Bendigo | 2150m | - | NR 88 to 105. | Simonds Homes Bendigo Pace | NK | $20,000 | Glenn Douglas | Fr2 | - | $6.50 | 7 days ago | - | 1:57.2 (55.6, 27.0) | Western Sonador | Torrid Saint NK | Iolanta NZ 6.8m |
| 1/11 | 26 Jun 2021 | Melton | 2240m | - | NR 80 to 94. | Vhrc Thanks Emmy Mazzetti | - | $20,000 | Jack Laugher | Fr4 | - | $2.10 | 7 days ago | - | 1:56.5 (55.6, 27.1) | Torrid Saint | Highway to Heaven NZ 4.0m | Regulus 4.5m |
| 4/9 | 19 Jun 2021 | Melton | 2240m | - | NR 79 to 87. | Alabar Pace | 4.1m | $20,000 | Jack Laugher | Fr6 | - | $5.50 | 7 days ago | - | 1:56.9 (55.3, 27.9) | Struve | Major Assassin 2.8m | Sahara Tiger SHFHD |
| 3/10 | 12 Jun 2021 | Melton | 1720m | - | NR 78 to 94. | Allied Express Pace | 2.0m | $20,000 | Glenn Douglas | Fr5 | - | $7.80 | 7 days ago | - | 1:54.6 (56.2, 27.4) | Santa Casa Beach | Crime Writer HFHD | Torrid Saint 1.8m |
| 1/10 | 5 Jun 2021 | Melton | 1720m | - | NR 70 to 79. | Allied Express Pace | - | $20,000 | Glenn Douglas | Sr1 | - | $9.00 | 7 days ago | - | 1:53.4 (56.3, 27.5) | Torrid Saint | Tango Tara NZ HD | Sahara Sirocco 4.4m |
| 6/11 | 29 May 2021 | Melton | 2240m | - | NR 69 to 78. | Dnr Logistics Pace | 12.9m | $20,000 | Tayla French | Sr5 | - | $9.50 | - | - | 1:56.1 (56.3, 28.2) | Itzamajor Surprise | Would You Mind NZ SHFHD | Highway to Heaven NZ 4.5m |
Sire
Shadow Play USA
Dam
Torridon
Trained at
Strathfieldsaye
Colours
Red, White & Black Panels With Saint Motiff
Owners
N B (Noel) Watson
| Driver (12 months) | Stats | Win % | Place % | Rank | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| John Caldow | 0-0-0-0 | 0% | 0% | - |
| Trainer (12 months) | Stats | Win % | Place % | Rank | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| J A Douglas | 0-0-0-0 | 0% | 0% | - |
Race comment
OVERVIEW: The beauty of these up-to-105 contests cannot be overestimated. Scrape away the absolute elite and you’re always left with a stunning contest. This one is no exception. Now that we’ve talked it up; let’s find the winner. It’s probably fair to say that a few things became established via last weekend’s Our Maestro FFA. The first is that ALWAYS FAST (4) can be vulnerable to those with genuine gate speed but that he thrives when racing off pace. The second is that VANDANTA (5) seems committed to using his gate speed wherever possible again and the third is that there’s a new one-two punch to watch at this level where VANDANTA (5) crosses but will still choose to trail; particularly where TORRID SAINT (7) offers up that option. Like last week, that one-two punch looks a likely outcome as VANDANTA (5) can cross these on his ear and TORRID SAINT (7) should be up to challenge for the front once more. If that transpires then TORRID SAINT (7) will be super tough to roll btu still rates narrowly behind ALWAYS FAST (4) who possesses the pace to overwhelm the leader in any other role that if he’s sitting parked. Should SIRLETIC (8) track a horse like ALWAYS FAST (8) in tonight he’s your other serious winning chance with blowout hopes also given to VANDANTA (5) who’s a little better than what he produced last week and BULLETPROOF BOY (6) who was also super in the Our Maestro and all but confirmed he’ll win at least one of these races at giant odds this prep just as he’s done in the past. EARLY SPEED: 5 (Fastest Beginner) + 4,6,7 + 1 RATINGS: 4/ 7/ 8/ 5/ 6/ 2/ 1/ 3
Age
12 years old
Sex
Bay - Gelding
Breeding
Jeremes Jet USA - Chevyover NZ (Holmes Hanover USA)
Best MR
1:50.6MS
Dist Best MR
1:55.3MS
Gear
Bit - Snaffle, Blinkers - Hood, Blinkers - Murphy Blind N/S, Boots - Shin/Tendon, Deafeners - Removable, Headcheck - None, Hopples - Round, Hopples - Length 60, Spreader - One Legged O/S
Today's Stats
Track
4-0-1-1
Distance
9-2-4-0
Track & Distance
1-0-1-0
Last Season
45-5-0-5
This Season
15-1-0-1
Career
167-28-14-14
Prize Money
$428,393
Win Range
1200 - 2240
Last 10 Starts
5931865089
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 | 167-28-14-14 | 9-2-4-0 | 103-11-12-9 | 4-0-1-1 | 1-0-1-0 | 15-1-0-1 | 45-5-0-5 | 0-0-0-0 | 0-0-0-0 | |
| Win % | 17% | 22% | 11% | 0% | 0% | 7% | 11% | 0% | 0% | |
| Place % | 34% | 67% | 31% | 50% | 100% | 13% | 22% | 0% | 0% | |
| Rank | 6 | 1 | 7 | 5 | 1 | 5 | 7 | - | - |
| 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 | 31 Jul 2021 | Melton | 2240m | - | NR 90 to 120. | Become A Vhrc Member Today | 19.0m | $20,000 | Lance Justice | Fr1 | - | $28.30 | 14 days ago | - | 1:57.2 (55.4, 27.2) | Triple Eight NZ | Bettor Be the Bomb 4.1m | Torrid Saint 2.3m |
| 8/8 | 17 Jul 2021 | Geelong | 2100m | - | NR 90 to 105. | Jack Rabbit Winery Pace | 43.2m | $20,000 | Lance Justice | Fr3 | - | $37.70 | 28 days ago | - | 1:59.2 (58.2, 29.0) | Vandanta NZ | Rupert of Lincoln NZ 6.4m | Sahara Tiger 1.6m |
| 12/12 | 19 Jun 2021 | Melton | 2240m | - | NR 88 to 105. | Tab Long May We Play Pace | 44.0m | $20,000 | Lance Justice | Fr7 | - | $56.30 | 7 days ago | - | 1:56.4 (55.5, 27.9) | Santa Casa Beach | Always Fast 3.0m | Shadow Sax 6.0m |
| 5/10 | 12 Jun 2021 | Melton | 1720m | - | NR 78 to 94. | Allied Express Pace | 7.7m | $20,000 | Lance Justice | Sr3 | - | $19.40 | 7 days ago | - | 1:54.6 (56.2, 27.4) | Santa Casa Beach | Crime Writer HFHD | Torrid Saint 1.8m |
| 6/9 | 5 Jun 2021 | Melton | 1720m | - | NR 90 to 105. | Tab Long May We Play Pace | 15.8m | $20,000 | Lance Justice | Fr6 | - | $78.30 | 7 days ago | - | 1:52.3 (55.8, 27.6) | Sirletic | Yorkshire NZ 5.8m | Majestic Cruiser HD |
| 8/9 | 29 May 2021 | Melton | 2240m | - | NR 90 to 120. | Tab Bold David Ffa | 15.7m | $24,000 | Lance Justice | Fr7 | - | $79.30 | 7 days ago | - | 1:54.4 (57.5, 28.4) | Sonny Weaver NZ | Malcolms Rhythm 2.5m | Max Delight HFNK |
| 1/7 | 22 May 2021 | Melton | 2240m | - | NR 90 to 105. | Rokon Pty Ltd Pace | - | $20,000 | Lance Justice | Fr2 | - | $33.10 | 7 days ago | - | 1:55.3 (56.2, 27.9) | Love Ina Chevy NZ | Sirletic HFHD | Boncel Benjamin 1.8m |
| 3/11 | 15 May 2021 | Melton | 2240m | - | NR 78 to 94. | Melton Toyota Pace | 13.6m | $20,000 | Michael Bellman | Sr2 | - | $17.40 | 14 days ago | - | 1:56.3 (55.6, 27.5) | Boy From Bondi | Torrid Saint 1.5m | Love Ina Chevy NZ 12.2m |
| 9/10 | 1 May 2021 | Melton | 2240m | - | NR 90 to 120. | Tab Golden Reign Ffa | 24.9m | $24,000 | Lance Justice | Fr2 | - | $64.70 | 23 days ago | - | 1:55.6 (55.0, 26.7) | General Dodge | Star Galleria NZ 1.6m | Jilliby Chevy 5.5m |
| 5/8 | 8 Apr 2021 | Melton | 1720m | - | NR 90 to 120. | Nutrien Yearling Sale Pace | 6.8m | $20,000 | Lance Justice | Fr2 | - | $14.30 | - | - | 1:53.8 (55.8, 27.8) | Jilliby Chevy | Idealsomemagic 2.1m | Arden Voyager NZ 1.7m |
Sire
Jeremes Jet USA
Dam
Chevyover NZ
Trained at
Ballan
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: The beauty of these up-to-105 contests cannot be overestimated. Scrape away the absolute elite and you’re always left with a stunning contest. This one is no exception. Now that we’ve talked it up; let’s find the winner. It’s probably fair to say that a few things became established via last weekend’s Our Maestro FFA. The first is that ALWAYS FAST (4) can be vulnerable to those with genuine gate speed but that he thrives when racing off pace. The second is that VANDANTA (5) seems committed to using his gate speed wherever possible again and the third is that there’s a new one-two punch to watch at this level where VANDANTA (5) crosses but will still choose to trail; particularly where TORRID SAINT (7) offers up that option. Like last week, that one-two punch looks a likely outcome as VANDANTA (5) can cross these on his ear and TORRID SAINT (7) should be up to challenge for the front once more. If that transpires then TORRID SAINT (7) will be super tough to roll btu still rates narrowly behind ALWAYS FAST (4) who possesses the pace to overwhelm the leader in any other role that if he’s sitting parked. Should SIRLETIC (8) track a horse like ALWAYS FAST (8) in tonight he’s your other serious winning chance with blowout hopes also given to VANDANTA (5) who’s a little better than what he produced last week and BULLETPROOF BOY (6) who was also super in the Our Maestro and all but confirmed he’ll win at least one of these races at giant odds this prep just as he’s done in the past. EARLY SPEED: 5 (Fastest Beginner) + 4,6,7 + 1 RATINGS: 4/ 7/ 8/ 5/ 6/ 2/ 1/ 3
Age
6 years old
Sex
Bay - Gelding
Breeding
Christian Cullen NZ - Heavenly Franco (NZ) (Falcon Seelster USA)
Best MR
1:50.0MS
Dist Best MR
1:54.7MS
Gear
Bit - Headcheck, Bit - Lugging, Blinkers - Spring Loaded, Boots - Knee, Boots - Shin/Tendon, Crupper, Deafeners - Removable, Headcheck - Fixed, Hopples - Round, Hopples - Length 60.5, Neck Strap, Shoes - Front, Shoes - Hind, Tail Tie, Tongue Tie - Vi ...
Today's Stats
Track
4-0-1-0
Distance
3-1-0-0
Track & Distance
2-0-0-0
Last Season
55-6-4-9
This Season
17-4-1-2
Career
141-22-24-22
Prize Money
$281,615
Win Range
1609 - 2600
Last 10 Starts
5099311216
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 | 141-22-24-22 | 3-1-0-0 | 83-10-11-13 | 4-0-1-0 | 2-0-0-0 | 17-4-1-2 | 55-6-4-9 | 0-0-0-0 | 0-0-0-0 | |
| Win % | 16% | 33% | 12% | 0% | 0% | 24% | 11% | 0% | 0% | |
| Place % | 48% | 33% | 41% | 25% | 0% | 41% | 35% | 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 | 2240m | - | NR 90 to 120. | Tab Our Maestro Ffa | 5.4m | $24,000 | Ellen Tormey | Fr5 | - | $11.10 | 7 days ago | - | 1:54.7 (55.2, 27.8) | Triple Eight NZ | Torrid Saint 2.0m | Always Fast HD |
| 1/8 | 31 Jul 2021 | Melton | 1720m | - | NR 85 to 99. | Apg - Serving The Industry | - | $20,000 | Ellen Tormey | Sr1 | - | $9.70 | 7 days ago | - | 1:54.2 (56.6, 28.4) | Vandanta NZ | Idealsomemagic 3.4m | Sahara Sirocco 2.5m |
| 2/6 | 24 Jul 2021 | Kilmore | 2180m | - | NR 80 to 94. | Vin Knight Memorial Pace | 11.4m | $20,000 | Jack Laugher | Fr6 | - | $2.60 | 7 days ago | - | 1:57.2 (57.9, 28.7) | Boy From Bondi | Vandanta NZ 11.4m | Diamonds N Cash NZ 11.0m |
| 1/8 | 17 Jul 2021 | Geelong | 2100m | - | NR 90 to 105. | Jack Rabbit Winery Pace | - | $20,000 | Glenn Douglas | Fr2 | - | $4.20 | 14 days ago | - | 1:59.2 (58.2, 29.0) | Vandanta NZ | Rupert of Lincoln NZ 6.4m | Sahara Tiger 1.6m |
| 1/6 | 3 Jul 2021 | Bendigo | 2150m | - | - | Haeuslers Echuca Claiming | - | $10,000 | Glenn Douglas | Fr5 | - | $5.00 | 7 days ago | - | 1:56.0 (56.2, 28.5) | Vandanta NZ | Young Rooster 4.9m | Glenavril King 4.5m |
| 3/8 | 26 Jun 2021 | Melton | 1720m | - | NR 90 to 120. | Tab Blacks A Fake Ffa | 4.1m | $24,000 | Glenn Douglas | Fr1 | - | $116.10 | 7 days ago | - | 1:53.9 (56.4, 27.8) | Max Delight | Shadow Sax NK | Vandanta NZ 3.2m |
| 9/12 | 19 Jun 2021 | Melton | 2240m | - | NR 88 to 105. | Tab Long May We Play Pace | 18.9m | $20,000 | Jack Laugher | Fr5 | - | $103.10 | 14 days ago | - | 1:56.4 (55.5, 27.9) | Santa Casa Beach | Always Fast 3.0m | Shadow Sax 6.0m |
| 9/9 | 5 Jun 2021 | Melton | 1720m | - | NR 90 to 105. | Tab Long May We Play Pace | 31.8m | $20,000 | Glenn Douglas | Fr2 | - | $70.20 | 21 days ago | - | 1:52.3 (55.8, 27.6) | Sirletic | Yorkshire NZ 5.8m | Majestic Cruiser HD |
| 10/10 | 15 May 2021 | Menangl | 1609m | - | NR up to 95. | Allied Express App | 18.9m | $20,400 | Luke Mccarthy | Fr9 | - | $19.00 | 7 days ago | - | 1:51.8 (54.9, 27.2) | Bundoran NZ | Rockin Marty 3.3m | Rays Choice 1.9m |
| 5/10 | 8 May 2021 | Menangl | 2300m | - | NR up to 95. | Allied Express | 10.2m | $20,400 | Luke Mccarthy | Fr7 | - | $14.00 | - | - | 1:56.1 (54.0, 27.4) | Bundoran NZ | Loorrim Lake 4.2m | Mighty Flying Deal NZ HFNK |
Sire
Christian Cullen NZ
Dam
Heavenly Franco (NZ)
Trained at
Strathfieldsaye
Colours
White, Dark Blue A, Ring & Sleeves
Owners
E J & H M Anderson Nominees Pty Ltd
| Trainer (12 months) | Stats | Win % | Place % | Rank | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| J A Douglas | 0-0-0-0 | 0% | 0% | - |
Race comment
OVERVIEW: The beauty of these up-to-105 contests cannot be overestimated. Scrape away the absolute elite and you’re always left with a stunning contest. This one is no exception. Now that we’ve talked it up; let’s find the winner. It’s probably fair to say that a few things became established via last weekend’s Our Maestro FFA. The first is that ALWAYS FAST (4) can be vulnerable to those with genuine gate speed but that he thrives when racing off pace. The second is that VANDANTA (5) seems committed to using his gate speed wherever possible again and the third is that there’s a new one-two punch to watch at this level where VANDANTA (5) crosses but will still choose to trail; particularly where TORRID SAINT (7) offers up that option. Like last week, that one-two punch looks a likely outcome as VANDANTA (5) can cross these on his ear and TORRID SAINT (7) should be up to challenge for the front once more. If that transpires then TORRID SAINT (7) will be super tough to roll btu still rates narrowly behind ALWAYS FAST (4) who possesses the pace to overwhelm the leader in any other role that if he’s sitting parked. Should SIRLETIC (8) track a horse like ALWAYS FAST (8) in tonight he’s your other serious winning chance with blowout hopes also given to VANDANTA (5) who’s a little better than what he produced last week and BULLETPROOF BOY (6) who was also super in the Our Maestro and all but confirmed he’ll win at least one of these races at giant odds this prep just as he’s done in the past. EARLY SPEED: 5 (Fastest Beginner) + 4,6,7 + 1 RATINGS: 4/ 7/ 8/ 5/ 6/ 2/ 1/ 3