Melton R10 HIP POCKET WORKWEAR PACE
Hip Pocket Workwear Pace
10:09pm • 1720m • Mobile Start • Pacers • Pacers • 4YO and older • $10,00010:09pm • 1720m • Mobile Start • Pacers • Pacers • 4YO and older • $10,000
Race Notes
Age
10 years old
Sex
Bay - Gelding
Breeding
Art Major USA - Mesmerizing (Our Sir Vancelot NZ)
Best MR
1:54.3MS
Dist Best MR
1:54.3MS
Gear
Bit - Snaffle, Blinkers - Hood, Boots - Knee, Boots - Shin/Tendon, Crupper, Deafeners - Removable, Headcheck - None, Hopples - Round, Hopples - Length 62, Neck Strap, Shadow Roll, Shoes - Front, Shoes - Hind, Tail Tie, Tongue Tie - Visible, Whip, Spr ...
Today's Stats
Track
38-4-6-6
Distance
12-2-1-4
Track & Distance
12-2-1-4
Last Season
14-2-2-2
This Season
9-2-1-0
Career
71-12-14-9
Prize Money
$270,790
Win Range
1609 - 2240
Last 10 Starts
3851215089
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 | 71-12-14-9 | 12-2-1-4 | 18-4-4-5 | 38-4-6-6 | 12-2-1-4 | 9-2-1-0 | 14-2-2-2 | 0-0-0-0 | 0-0-0-0 | |
| Win % | 17% | 17% | 22% | 11% | 17% | 22% | 14% | 0% | 0% | |
| Place % | 49% | 58% | 72% | 42% | 58% | 33% | 43% | 0% | 0% | |
| Rank | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 3 | - | - |
| Finish | Date | Track | Distance | Race No. | Cond. | Class | Margin | Prize won | Driver | BR | Handicap | SP | Last Run | Settle | Mile rate | Winner | 2nd | 3rd |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9/10 | 30 Apr 2022 | Melton | 1720m | - | NR 70 to 79. | Nutrien Pace | 13.5m | $20,000 | John Caldow | Fr6 | - | $41.00 | 14 days ago | - | 1:53.1 (56.7, 28.9) | Jilliby Nitro | Kissmelvis 1.6m | Tuppence NK |
| 8/10 | 16 Apr 2022 | Melton | 2240m | - | NR 70 to 79. | Alabar Vicbred Pace | 13.6m | $20,000 | John Caldow | Sr3 | - | $51.00 | 28 days ago | - | 1:55.8 (56.4, 28.3) | Radius | Eva Mateo 3.1m | Kissmelvis 3.5m |
| 10/14 | 19 Mar 2022 | Hobart | 2579m | - | No NR. | Ladbrokes Tasmania Cup | 54.5m | $100,000 | John Caldow | FT Fr6 | - | $41.00 | 6 days ago | - | 1:59.0 (58.2, 29.3) | Gotta Good Reason | Ryley Major 2.4m | Puntarno Stride NZ HFHD |
| 5/13 | 13 Mar 2022 | Hobart | 2579m | - | No NR. | Ladbrokes Tas Cup Ht.2 | 13.5m | $14,000 | John Caldow | FT Fr7 | - | $10.00 | 29 days ago | - | 2:01.0 (57.9, 28.1) | Rackemup Tigerpie | Puntarno Stride NZ 7.2m | Sunny Sanz HFHD |
| 1/9 | 12 Feb 2022 | Melton | 1720m | - | - | Dnr Logistics Vicbred Pace | - | $20,000 | John Caldow | Fr3 | - | $3.60 | 7 days ago | - | 1:55.1 (55.6, 26.2) | Messerati | Majaliner 6.7m | Breathe Easy 2.6m |
| 2/7 | 5 Feb 2022 | Melton | 2240m | - | NR 64 to 71. | Edgell Sidewinders Pace | 1.4m | $20,000 | John Caldow | Fr4 | - | $8.00 | 11 days ago | - | 1:56.3 (56.6, 28.0) | Belittled | Messerati 1.4m | Castle Retreat 2.6m |
| 1/6 | 25 Jan 2022 | Geelong | 1609m | - | NR 61 to 69. | Jack Rabbit Winery Pace | - | $9,000 | John Caldow | Fr4 | - | $7.00 | 9 days ago | - | 1:54.3 (57.0, 28.6) | Messerati | Ruby Wingate 1.2m | The Big End Oftown 1.9m |
| 5/9 | 16 Jan 2022 | Hamiltn | 2160m | - | NR 56 to 66. | Walkers Earthworks Pace | 26.9m | $9,000 | John Caldow | Sr2 | - | $21.00 | 9 days ago | - | 1:55.0 (55.8, 27.9) | Eva Mateo | Springfield Affair 14.9m | Flying Art SHFHD |
| 8/11 | 7 Jan 2022 | Melton | 2240m | - | NR 64 to 79. | Catanach'S Jewellers Pace | 34.0m | $10,000 | John Caldow | Fr2 | - | $61.00 | 14 days ago | - | 1:56.1 (55.4, 27.3) | Rockingwithsierra | Villacci 5.0m | Stratofortress NZ 10.3m |
| 3/12 | 24 Dec 2021 | Bendigo | 2150m | - | - | Alabar Bloodstock Pace | 5.8m | $10,000 | John Caldow | Fr2 | - | $31.00 | - | - | 1:57.7 (58.4, 27.5) | Ajay Breezy Rose | Mister Macedon 1.0m | Messerati 4.7m |
Sire
Art Major USA
Dam
Mesmerizing
Trained at
Mitchell
Colours
Blue, Red & White Diagonal Stripes, Blue Sleeves, Red Cuffs
Owners
Solotrek Syndicate
| Driver (12 months) | Stats | Win % | Place % | Rank | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| John Caldow | 0-0-0-0 | 0% | 0% | - |
| Trainer (12 months) | Stats | Win % | Place % | Rank | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| M A Caldow | 0-0-0-0 | 0% | 0% | - |


D: James Herbertson (a(C))
T: G M Donaldson
Race comment
OVERVIEW: His figure form looks woeful, but MESSERATI (10) has been racing infinitely superior rivals to these in recent weeks and, truth be told, doing an outstanding job despite the numbers. Fortune is always required to win over the sprint trip at Melton from wide second line draws, but he won’t need much. If the gate puts you off, your other options here are BELIEVE IN FOREVER (3) who has caught the eye more often than Jennifer Lawrence of late, WHATS STANLEY GOT (6) who was enormous last weekend, and LEIGHA MILLER (4) whose currently racing in career-best form. EARLY SPEED: 1,5 + 4,6?,7? RATINGS: 10/ 3/ 6/ 4/ 8/ 5/ 1/ 7/ 2/ 9
Age
6 years old
Sex
Brown - Mare
Breeding
Art Major USA - Misty Miller (Fake Left USA)
Best MR
1:56.1MS
Dist Best MR
1:56.1MS
Gear
Bit - Headcheck, Bit - Straight, Boots - Knee, Boots - Shin/Tendon, Burr - Pole N/S, Crupper, Headcheck - Fixed, Hopples - Round, Hopples - Length 63, Lugging Pole N/S, Shoes - Front, Shoes - Hind, Tongue Tie - Visible, Whip
Today's Stats
Track
3-0-0-1
Distance
2-0-0-1
Track & Distance
2-0-0-1
Last Season
14-4-0-0
This Season
9-1-0-1
Career
56-10-3-8
Prize Money
$80,235
Win Range
1650 - 2150
Last 10 Starts
57r7965371
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 | 56-10-3-8 | 2-0-0-1 | 30-7-1-4 | 3-0-0-1 | 2-0-0-1 | 9-1-0-1 | 14-4-0-0 | 0-0-0-0 | 0-0-0-0 | |
| Win % | 18% | 0% | 23% | 0% | 0% | 11% | 29% | 0% | 0% | |
| Place % | 38% | 50% | 40% | 33% | 50% | 22% | 29% | 0% | 0% | |
| Rank | 4 | 6 | 3 | 6 | 5 | 5 | 2 | - | - |
| Finish | Date | Track | Distance | Race No. | Cond. | Class | Margin | Prize won | Driver | BR | Handicap | SP | Last Run | Settle | Mile rate | Winner | 2nd | 3rd |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/5 | 23 Apr 2022 | Mildura | 1790m | - | NR 61 to 71. | Zilzie Wines Pace | - | $9,000 | James Herbertson | Fr1 | - | $1.70 | 7 days ago | - | 1:58.5 (58.4, 29.8) | Leigha Miller | Just Cappy 2.8m | Yoursnmine NK |
| 7/9 | 16 Apr 2022 | Riverin | 1740m | - | NR up to 60. | Tab Venue Mode | 29.6m | $8,976 | James Mcpherson | Fr5 | - | $51.00 | 14 days ago | - | 1:52.9 (53.6, 26.2) | Sugar Apple NZ | Mossman NZ 7.1m | Harry Turbo 10.2m |
| 3/9 | 2 Apr 2022 | Melton | 1720m | - | - | Hygain Pace | HD | $10,000 | James Herbertson | Fr1 | - | $13.00 | 6 days ago | - | 1:55.3 (58.0, 29.2) | Lady Lani | Believe in Forever SHFHD | Leigha Miller HD |
| 5/7 | 27 Mar 2022 | Cranbrn | 2080m | - | NR 65 to 79. | Cranbourne Fencing Pace | 12.3m | $10,000 | Chris Alford | Fr2 | - | $41.00 | 14 days ago | - | 1:58.9 (56.1, 28.7) | Foolish Pleasure | Mister Macedon 2.6m | Mister Fortunia NZ 5.1m |
| 6/9 | 13 Mar 2022 | Birchip | 2150m | - | NR 55 to 65. | Mallee Bull Pacing Cup | 9.9m | $4,500 | James Herbertson | Sr1 | - | $34.00 | 9 days ago | - | 2:01.3 (58.0, 29.1) | Platinum Stride NZ | Cee Cee in America 1.0m | Malibu Jack 1.2m |
| 9/10 | 4 Mar 2022 | Yar Val | 2150m | - | NR 65 to 79. | Yarra Valley Toyota Pace | 15.5m | $10,000 | Rodney Petroff | Fr2 | - | $71.00 | 7 days ago | - | 1:59.0 (57.0, 28.6) | Cool Rocking Daddy | Mister Fortunia NZ HFNK | Eagle Watch NZ HD |
| 7/9 | 25 Feb 2022 | Balarat | 1710m | - | - | Amy Tubbs Vicbred Pace | 15.2m | $10,000 | Chris Alford | Fr7 | - | $151.00 | 14 days ago | - | 1:56.4 (56.4, 26.9) | Kekoa | Heavenly Gipsy HFHD | Art of Sheng Li 1.7m |
| 0/7 | 11 Feb 2022 | Kilmore | 1690m | - | NR 65 to 79. | Beraldo Coffee Pace | - | $10,000 | Anthony Crossland | Fr1 | - | $26.00 | 8 days ago | - | 1:57.8 (56.6, 28.1) | Cherokee Joe | Over the Odds NZ NK | Zuberi NK |
| 7/7 | 3 Feb 2022 | Marybro | 2190m | - | NR 65 to 79. | Mcphersons Printing Group | 35.2m | $10,000 | Rodney Petroff | Fr3 | - | $71.00 | 42 days ago | - | 1:58.7 (57.0, 28.6) | Major Manbar | Morrisons Dream NK | Eva Mateo 7.7m |
| 5/11 | 23 Dec 2021 | Shepptn | 2190m | - | NR 56 to 66. | Pete Rathjen Memorial Pace | 9.6m | $7,000 | Chris Alford | Sr2 | - | $23.00 | - | - | 1:59.4 (56.4, 28.7) | Rockntommy Rulz NZ | Therockgod 1.9m | Tupelo Beach 2.3m |
Sire
Art Major USA
Dam
Misty Miller
Trained at
Narrandera
Colours
Red, White Yoke & Braces
Owners
G M (Gary) Donaldson
| Driver (12 months) | Stats | Win % | Place % | Rank | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| James Herbertson | 0-0-0-0 | 0% | 0% | - |
| Trainer (12 months) | Stats | Win % | Place % | Rank | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| G M Donaldson | 0-0-0-0 | 0% | 0% | - |


D: Ross Payne
T: A J Tindale, B J Tindale
Race comment
OVERVIEW: His figure form looks woeful, but MESSERATI (10) has been racing infinitely superior rivals to these in recent weeks and, truth be told, doing an outstanding job despite the numbers. Fortune is always required to win over the sprint trip at Melton from wide second line draws, but he won’t need much. If the gate puts you off, your other options here are BELIEVE IN FOREVER (3) who has caught the eye more often than Jennifer Lawrence of late, WHATS STANLEY GOT (6) who was enormous last weekend, and LEIGHA MILLER (4) whose currently racing in career-best form. EARLY SPEED: 1,5 + 4,6?,7? RATINGS: 10/ 3/ 6/ 4/ 8/ 5/ 1/ 7/ 2/ 9
Age
9 years old
Sex
Brown - Gelding
Breeding
Bettors Delight USA - Bury My Heart (NZ) (In the Pocket USA)
Best MR
1:56.2MS
Dist Best MR
1:56.2MS
Gear
Bit - Snaffle, Boots - Knee, Boots - Shin/Tendon, Burr - Pole N/S, Crupper, Headcheck - None, Hopples - Flat, Hopples - Length 55.5, Neck Strap, Shoes - Front, Shoes - Hind, Tongue Tie - Visible, Whip, Deafeners - Removable Hood, Reins - Conventional ...
Today's Stats
Track
20-3-2-1
Distance
9-2-1-0
Track & Distance
9-2-1-0
Last Season
24-1-5-2
This Season
5-0-1-0
Career
56-6-7-5
Prize Money
$160,568
Win Range
1690 - 2240
Last 10 Starts
4847x42060
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 | 56-6-7-5 | 9-2-1-0 | 23-3-2-3 | 20-3-2-1 | 9-2-1-0 | 5-0-1-0 | 24-1-5-2 | 0-0-0-0 | 0-0-0-0 | |
| Win % | 11% | 22% | 13% | 15% | 22% | 0% | 4% | 0% | 0% | |
| Place % | 32% | 33% | 35% | 30% | 33% | 20% | 33% | 0% | 0% | |
| Rank | 7 | 3 | 5 | 3 | 3 | 9 | 7 | - | - |
| 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 | 30 Apr 2022 | Melton | 2240m | - | - | Hip Pocket Workwear | 47.6m | $20,000 | Chris Alford | Fr4 | - | $26.00 | 8 days ago | - | 1:55.6 (56.3, 28.7) | Something Bettor | Whats Stanley Got 3.6m | Rosarito Miss 4.2m |
| 6/10 | 22 Apr 2022 | Marybro | 2190m | - | NR 53 to 63. | R&l Emerson Printing Pace | 11.6m | $8,000 | Anthony Butt | Fr7 | - | $61.00 | 6 days ago | - | 1:58.1 (56.0, 27.9) | Khafaji | Bring Back Leah NZ 4.9m | Renko NZ 1.8m |
| 11/12 | 16 Apr 2022 | Melton | 2240m | - | - | Country Clubs C'Ship Final | 28.4m | $30,000 | Chris Alford | Fr1 | - | $21.00 | 9 days ago | - | 1:56.4 (58.0, 28.5) | Cherokee Joe | Something Bettor 2.4m | Belmont Royale NZ 1.8m |
| 2/11 | 7 Apr 2022 | Balarat | 2200m | - | - | Nestle Ctry Clb C'Ship Ht2 | HD | $10,000 | Chris Alford | Fr2 | - | $15.00 | 9 days ago | - | 1:56.7 (57.5, 28.6) | Night School | Better Exclusive NZ HFNK | Speed Dating 3.4m |
| 4/8 | 29 Mar 2022 | Melton | 2240m | - | NR 56 to 66. | The Big Screen Company | 20.2m | $4,500 | Josh Duggan | Fr3 | - | $3.40 | 127 days ago | - | 1:56.1 (56.4, 27.9) | Musztang | Smooth Deal NZ 6.4m | Whats Stanley Got 1.2m |
| 7/7 | 22 Nov 2021 | Stawell | 1785m | - | NR 55 to 65. | Renown Silverware Pace | 7.7m | $7,000 | Greg Sugars | Fr5 | - | $16.00 | 13 days ago | - | 1:55.2 (56.3, 27.5) | Roquefort Cheese | Eastbro Jesse 3.3m | The Sportz Star HD |
| 4/6 | 9 Nov 2021 | Terang | 2180m | - | NR 55 to 65. | Terang Co-Op Rural Store | 19.9m | $7,000 | Greg Sugars | Fr2 | - | $13.00 | 13 days ago | - | 1:58.1 (57.8, 29.6) | Jilliby Fernando | Gotta Smudge 11.2m | Reactor Factor 4.5m |
| 8/10 | 27 Oct 2021 | Melton | 2240m | - | NR 56 to 66. | Del Re National Food Group | 13.8m | $4,500 | Jack Laugher | Fr7 | - | $20.20 | 15 days ago | - | 1:57.9 (56.9, 28.7) | Rockingwithsierra | Moonlite Drive NZ HD | Sports Chronicle 4.2m |
| 4/6 | 12 Oct 2021 | Terang | 2180m | - | NR 56 to 66. | Terang Co-Op Rural Store | 4.1m | $7,000 | Greg Sugars | Fr5 | - | $24.10 | 11 days ago | - | 1:58.5 (57.4, 28.6) | Belmont Royale NZ | Sea Lover 3.3m | Reactor Factor HFHD |
| 3/6 | 1 Oct 2021 | Balarat | 2200m | - | NR 54 to 64. | Ballarat Mower Centre Pace | 21.6m | $7,000 | Chris Alford | Fr5 | - | $4.60 | - | - | 1:58.0 (55.6, 27.7) | Reactor Factor | Balenciago 12.8m | Better Exclusive NZ 8.7m |
Sire
Bettors Delight USA
Dam
Bury My Heart (NZ)
Trained at
Beauty Point
Colours
Red, Blue V, White Sleeves, Red Cuffs
Owners
B & A Tindale, C J Hicks, Naybours Group, T Piccolo, B A Tooth, S R Coulson, T Mais, L Wright, S Wright, N Cooper, D J Fisher, C Tindale, PC Crawford
| Driver (12 months) | Stats | Win % | Place % | Rank | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ross Payne | 0-0-0-0 | 0% | 0% | - |
| Trainer (12 months) | Stats | Win % | Place % | Rank | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| A J Tindale, B J Tindale | 0-0-0-0 | 0% | 0% | - |
Race comment
OVERVIEW: His figure form looks woeful, but MESSERATI (10) has been racing infinitely superior rivals to these in recent weeks and, truth be told, doing an outstanding job despite the numbers. Fortune is always required to win over the sprint trip at Melton from wide second line draws, but he won’t need much. If the gate puts you off, your other options here are BELIEVE IN FOREVER (3) who has caught the eye more often than Jennifer Lawrence of late, WHATS STANLEY GOT (6) who was enormous last weekend, and LEIGHA MILLER (4) whose currently racing in career-best form. EARLY SPEED: 1,5 + 4,6?,7? RATINGS: 10/ 3/ 6/ 4/ 8/ 5/ 1/ 7/ 2/ 9
Age
10 years old
Sex
Bay - Gelding
Breeding
For a Reason - Czarina Katerina (Christian Cullen NZ)
Best MR
1:55.6MS
Dist Best MR
1:55.6MS
Gear
Blinkers - Hood, Boots - Knee, Boots - Shin/Tendon, Burr - Rein N/S, Crupper, Headcheck - None, Hopples - Round, Hopples - Length 59, Shoes - Front, Shoes - Hind
Today's Stats
Track
11-1-2-1
Distance
9-1-2-0
Track & Distance
6-0-2-0
Last Season
32-3-7-0
This Season
14-1-1-2
Career
131-14-18-14
Prize Money
$167,353
Win Range
1720 - 2260
Last 10 Starts
1304687736
Last Run
4 days ago
Win S/Rate
Place S/Rate
| Total | Distance | Dist Range | Track | Trk & Dist | This Season | Last Season | 1st Up | 2nd Up | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stats | 131-14-18-14 | 9-1-2-0 | 60-3-5-8 | 11-1-2-1 | 6-0-2-0 | 14-1-1-2 | 32-3-7-0 | 0-0-0-0 | 0-0-0-0 | |
| Win % | 11% | 11% | 5% | 9% | 0% | 7% | 9% | 0% | 0% | |
| Place % | 35% | 33% | 27% | 36% | 33% | 29% | 31% | 0% | 0% | |
| Rank | 6 | 5 | 9 | 5 | 6 | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/10 | 3 May 2022 | Shepptn | 2190m | - | NR 55 to 65. | Pacing For Pink Pace | 18.0m | $9,000 | Jack Laugher | Fr7 | - | $31.00 | 13 days ago | - | 1:58.2 (56.4, 28.2) | Madam Reactor | Little Demon 2.3m | Ajay Breezy Rose 1.5m |
| 3/7 | 20 Apr 2022 | Melton | 2240m | - | NR 52 to 55. | Mimosa Homes Pace | 8.8m | $4,500 | Jordan Leedham | Fr7 | - | $5.50 | 9 days ago | - | 1:57.9 (59.2, 29.3) | Village Voice | Jemstone Glory 3.5m | Stormont Star 5.3m |
| 7/10 | 11 Apr 2022 | Horsham | 1700m | - | NR 56 to 60. | Mantra Hotels Pace | 14.6m | $8,000 | Jordan Leedham | Fr2 | - | $9.00 | 9 days ago | - | 1:55.2 (56.4, 28.1) | Jilliby Dynamite | Royal Speech 1.2m | Yappas Courage 5.1m |
| 7/9 | 2 Apr 2022 | Melton | 1720m | - | - | Hygain Pace | 9.1m | $10,000 | Jack Laugher | Fr2 | - | $23.00 | 8 days ago | - | 1:55.3 (58.0, 29.2) | Lady Lani | Believe in Forever SHFHD | Leigha Miller HD |
| 8/10 | 25 Mar 2022 | Echuca | 1755m | - | NR 55 to 65. | Kyabram Tyre & Battery | 17.3m | $9,000 | Taylor Youl | Fr6 | - | $81.00 | 6 days ago | - | 1:59.3 (59.2, 28.1) | Le Belle Bijoux | Do Not Surrender 3.0m | Believe in Forever 1.6m |
| 6/8 | 19 Mar 2022 | Melton | 2240m | - | - | Beraldo Pace | 8.2m | $10,000 | Jack Laugher | Fr1 | - | $6.50 | 3 days ago | - | 1:57.8 (56.7, 28.6) | Roll Along Styx NZ | Budd Sidewinder 1.1m | Auckland Red HFHD |
| 4/10 | 16 Mar 2022 | Mildura | 2190m | - | NR 55 to 61. | Tenderprint Australia Pace | 5.9m | $10,000 | Taylor Youl | Sr1 | - | $7.00 | 11 days ago | - | 2:00.1 (58.1, 29.8) | Thomas Heights | Goodtime Maddie 1.6m | Tiddly Winx HFNK |
| 12/12 | 5 Mar 2022 | Melton | 2240m | - | - | Dnr Logistics Pace | 18.6m | $20,000 | Jordan Leedham | Sr1 | - | $81.00 | 24 days ago | - | 1:55.7 (57.5, 28.1) | Wheres Seggy | Captain Confetti NZ 2.2m | Kissmelvis 1.6m |
| 3/9 | 9 Feb 2022 | Mildura | 1790m | - | - | Zilzie Wines Pace | 19.8m | $15,000 | Sam Barker | Sr1 | - | $8.00 | 8 days ago | - | 1:57.2 (56.5, 27.7) | Simon NZ | Mauries Bonus 4.5m | Stormont Star 15.3m |
| 1/7 | 1 Feb 2022 | Mildura | 2190m | - | NR 55 to 61. | Tasco Petroleum Pace | - | $8,000 | Jordan Leedham | Fr1 | - | $2.20 | 8 days ago | - | 1:59.4 (57.9, 29.4) | Stormont Star | Emjays Black Chip 12.5m | Toby Ogara NZ 16.7m |
Sire
For a Reason
Dam
Czarina Katerina
Trained at
Bridgenorth
Colours
Dark Blue, Yellow Hooped Sleeves
Owners
P M (Peter) Crook
| Driver (12 months) | Stats | Win % | Place % | Rank | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jordan Leedham | 0-0-0-0 | 0% | 0% | - |
| Trainer (12 months) | Stats | Win % | Place % | Rank | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| R J Pocock | 0-0-0-0 | 0% | 0% | - |
Race comment
OVERVIEW: His figure form looks woeful, but MESSERATI (10) has been racing infinitely superior rivals to these in recent weeks and, truth be told, doing an outstanding job despite the numbers. Fortune is always required to win over the sprint trip at Melton from wide second line draws, but he won’t need much. If the gate puts you off, your other options here are BELIEVE IN FOREVER (3) who has caught the eye more often than Jennifer Lawrence of late, WHATS STANLEY GOT (6) who was enormous last weekend, and LEIGHA MILLER (4) whose currently racing in career-best form. EARLY SPEED: 1,5 + 4,6?,7? RATINGS: 10/ 3/ 6/ 4/ 8/ 5/ 1/ 7/ 2/ 9
Age
10 years old
Sex
Brown - Gelding
Breeding
Rock N Roll Heaven USA - Close Embrace (Armbro Operative USA)
Best MR
1:56.9MS
Dist Best MR
1:56.9MS
Gear
Bit - Snaffle, Boots - Knee, Boots - Shin/Tendon, Crupper, Deafeners - Removable, Hopples - Flat, Hopples - Length 57, Nose Band - Conventional, Shoes - Front, Shoes - Hind, Tongue Tie - Visible, Whip, Reins - Conventional
Today's Stats
Track
7-1-1-1
Distance
6-1-1-1
Track & Distance
6-1-1-1
Last Season
27-2-0-1
This Season
16-0-2-7
Career
107-14-7-16
Prize Money
$230,754
Win Range
1680 - 2200
Last 10 Starts
6367732332
Last Run
9 days ago
Win S/Rate
Place S/Rate
| Total | Distance | Dist Range | Track | Trk & Dist | This Season | Last Season | 1st Up | 2nd Up | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stats | 107-14-7-16 | 6-1-1-1 | 34-4-3-9 | 7-1-1-1 | 6-1-1-1 | 16-0-2-7 | 27-2-0-1 | 0-0-0-0 | 0-0-0-0 | |
| Win % | 13% | 17% | 12% | 14% | 17% | 0% | 7% | 0% | 0% | |
| Place % | 35% | 50% | 47% | 43% | 50% | 56% | 11% | 0% | 0% | |
| Rank | 5 | 2 | 4 | 1 | 2 | 4 | 8 | - | - |
| Finish | Date | Track | Distance | Race No. | Cond. | Class | Margin | Prize won | Driver | BR | Handicap | SP | Last Run | Settle | Mile rate | Winner | 2nd | 3rd |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/7 | 28 Apr 2022 | Charltn | 1609m | - | NR 56 to 60. | Gurri Pace | HD | $8,000 | Jack Laugher | Fr5 | - | $4.20 | 12 days ago | - | 1:56.4 (56.1, 28.3) | Secret Identity | Believe in Forever HD | Clem Mcardle 1.7m |
| 3/9 | 16 Apr 2022 | Melton | 1720m | - | - | Woodlands Stud Pace | 6.0m | $10,000 | Jack Laugher | Fr3 | - | $9.50 | 9 days ago | - | 1:53.8 (56.8, 28.4) | Musztang | Ultimate Vinnie 4.8m | Believe in Forever 1.1m |
| 3/10 | 7 Apr 2022 | Charltn | 1609m | - | NR 51 to 54. | Charlton Community Bank | 1.9m | $7,000 | Luke Dunne | Sr3 | - | $5.50 | 5 days ago | - | 1:57.4 (58.4, 29.4) | Notnegotiable | Touch of Terror SHFHD | Believe in Forever 1.8m |
| 2/9 | 2 Apr 2022 | Melton | 1720m | - | - | Hygain Pace | SHFHD | $10,000 | Ellen Tormey | Fr4 | - | $15.00 | 8 days ago | - | 1:55.3 (58.0, 29.2) | Lady Lani | Believe in Forever SHFHD | Leigha Miller HD |
| 3/10 | 25 Mar 2022 | Echuca | 1755m | - | NR 55 to 65. | Kyabram Tyre & Battery | 4.5m | $9,000 | Luke Dunne | Fr1 | - | $7.50 | 16 days ago | - | 1:59.3 (59.2, 28.1) | Le Belle Bijoux | Do Not Surrender 3.0m | Believe in Forever 1.6m |
| 7/11 | 9 Mar 2022 | Bendigo | 2150m | - | NR 52 to 56. | Sheahan Plumbing Pace | 17.8m | $8,000 | Luke Dunne | Sr1 | - | $26.00 | 7 days ago | - | 1:57.5 (56.6, 28.6) | Heavenly Gipsy | Shaq 1.3m | Treacherous Rock 4.0m |
| 7/7 | 2 Mar 2022 | Shepptn | 1690m | - | NR 56 to 60. | Tab Long May We Play Pace | 15.3m | $8,000 | Jack Laugher | Fr2 | - | $3.80 | 7 days ago | - | 1:58.1 (56.5, 27.1) | Mauries Bonus | Little Demon 2.8m | Blackbird Miss 6.7m |
| 6/8 | 23 Feb 2022 | Bendigo | 2150m | - | NR 53 to 60. | Bendigo Ski Boat Centre | 14.7m | $8,000 | Jack Laugher | Sr2 | - | $5.50 | 7 days ago | - | 1:57.7 (56.4, 27.6) | Just as Well NZ | Bring Back Leah NZ HFNK | Mister Jimaringle 8.5m |
| 3/9 | 16 Feb 2022 | Shepptn | 1690m | - | NR 55 to 65. | Your Sold Real Estate Pace | 18.0m | $9,000 | Liam Older | Fr3 | - | $8.00 | 7 days ago | - | 1:54.5 (56.3, 27.6) | Night School | Franks Very Much 18.0m | Believe in Forever SHFHD |
| 6/9 | 9 Feb 2022 | Mildura | 1790m | - | - | Zilzie Wines Pace | 25.3m | $15,000 | Ryan Sanderson | Fr2 | - | $10.00 | - | - | 1:57.2 (56.5, 27.7) | Simon NZ | Mauries Bonus 4.5m | Stormont Star 15.3m |
Sire
Rock N Roll Heaven USA
Dam
Close Embrace
Trained at
Westbury
Colours
Yellow, Black Maltese Cross, Red Sleeves
Owners
S Older, D Rabl, H Older
| Driver (12 months) | Stats | Win % | Place % | Rank | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ellen Tormey | 0-0-0-0 | 0% | 0% | - |
| Trainer (12 months) | Stats | Win % | Place % | Rank | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| M A Laugher | 0-0-0-0 | 0% | 0% | - |
Race comment
OVERVIEW: His figure form looks woeful, but MESSERATI (10) has been racing infinitely superior rivals to these in recent weeks and, truth be told, doing an outstanding job despite the numbers. Fortune is always required to win over the sprint trip at Melton from wide second line draws, but he won’t need much. If the gate puts you off, your other options here are BELIEVE IN FOREVER (3) who has caught the eye more often than Jennifer Lawrence of late, WHATS STANLEY GOT (6) who was enormous last weekend, and LEIGHA MILLER (4) whose currently racing in career-best form. EARLY SPEED: 1,5 + 4,6?,7? RATINGS: 10/ 3/ 6/ 4/ 8/ 5/ 1/ 7/ 2/ 9
Age
7 years old
Sex
Bay/Brown - Gelding
Breeding
Bettors Delight USA - Fortune Lover (NZ) (Artsplace (US))
Best MR
1:54.7MS
Dist Best MR
1:54.7MS
Gear
Bit - Headcheck, Bit - Snaffle, Blinkers - Murphy Blind N/S, Boots - Knee, Boots - Shin/Tendon, Crupper, Deafeners - Removable, Headcheck - Fixed, Hopples - Length 59, Lugging Pole N/S, Shoes - Front, Shoes - Hind, Tail Tie, Tongue Tie - Visible, Whip ..
Today's Stats
Track
10-1-0-0
Distance
5-0-0-0
Track & Distance
5-0-0-0
Last Season
16-4-2-3
This Season
8-0-1-1
Career
29-5-3-4
Prize Money
$73,666
Win Range
1710 - 2240
Last 10 Starts
7x02843575
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 | 29-5-3-4 | 5-0-0-0 | 6-1-0-0 | 10-1-0-0 | 5-0-0-0 | 8-0-1-1 | 16-4-2-3 | 0-0-0-0 | 0-0-0-0 | |
| Win % | 17% | 0% | 17% | 10% | 0% | 0% | 25% | 0% | 0% | |
| Place % | 41% | 0% | 17% | 10% | 0% | 25% | 56% | 0% | 0% | |
| Rank | 3 | - | 7 | 7 | - | 8 | 1 | - | - |
| Finish | Date | Track | Distance | Race No. | Cond. | Class | Margin | Prize won | Driver | BR | Handicap | SP | Last Run | Settle | Mile rate | Winner | 2nd | 3rd |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/6 | 30 Apr 2022 | Melton | 1720m | - | NR 70 to 79. | Woodlands Pace | 9.6m | $10,000 | Kate Gath | Fr2 | - | $4.20 | 14 days ago | - | 1:54.9 (57.5, 29.1) | Zuberi | Major Watson NZ 2.0m | Sammys Ideal 2.6m |
| 7/10 | 16 Apr 2022 | Melton | 1720m | - | - | Dnr Logistics Pace | 14.5m | $20,000 | Brad Chisholm | Sr1 | - | $41.00 | 14 days ago | - | 1:53.5 (57.2, 28.8) | Captain Confetti NZ | Major Watson NZ 1.5m | Zuberi HFHD |
| 5/10 | 2 Apr 2022 | Melton | 1720m | - | - | Dnr Logistics Pace | 5.7m | $20,000 | Kate Gath | Fr2 | - | $51.00 | 6 days ago | - | 1:53.8 (58.0, 29.4) | Platinum Stride NZ | Pocket Thedeal NZ 4.0m | Firerockfireroll NK |
| 3/7 | 27 Mar 2022 | Cranbrn | 2080m | - | NR 65 to 79. | Cranbourne Fencing Pace | 7.8m | $10,000 | Kate Gath | Fr3 | - | $1.65 | 1 day ago | - | 1:58.9 (56.1, 28.7) | Foolish Pleasure | Mister Macedon 2.6m | Mister Fortunia NZ 5.1m |
| 4/11 | 26 Mar 2022 | Melton | 2240m | - | NR 66 to 74. | The Big Screen Company | 6.7m | $20,000 | Kate Gath | Fr3 | - | $41.00 | 14 days ago | - | 1:59.1 (56.3, 28.5) | Ozzie Playboy | One Two Many 1.9m | Cant Top This HD |
| 8/10 | 12 Mar 2022 | Melton | 1720m | - | - | Happy 70th Ewan Busch | 14.7m | $20,000 | Brad Chisholm | Sr2 | - | $16.00 | 8 days ago | - | 1:53.9 (56.8, 28.3) | Captain Wilson | Ozzie Playboy 1.0m | Captain Confetti NZ 2.3m |
| 2/10 | 4 Mar 2022 | Yar Val | 2150m | - | NR 65 to 79. | Yarra Valley Toyota Pace | HFNK | $10,000 | Kate Gath | Fr4 | - | $3.10 | 14 days ago | - | 1:59.0 (57.0, 28.6) | Cool Rocking Daddy | Mister Fortunia NZ HFNK | Eagle Watch NZ HD |
| 11/12 | 18 Feb 2022 | Melton | 2240m | - | NR 64 to 79. | Hyland'S Racing Colours | 11.5m | $10,000 | Kate Gath | Fr7 | - | $23.00 | 140 days ago | - | 1:57.9 (59.1, 28.8) | Fynn Frost NZ | Ozzie Playboy HFNK | Over the Odds NZ 1.1m |
| 7/10 | 1 Oct 2021 | Balarat | 2200m | - | NR 65 to 79. | Ballarat Vet Practice Pace | 18.4m | $10,000 | Brad Chisholm | Fr3 | - | $42.60 | 13 days ago | - | 1:56.7 (54.9, 26.8) | Our Millionaire | Jilliby Sylvester 4.6m | Mynameisjeff 2.9m |
| 6/12 | 18 Sep 2021 | Balarat | 2200m | - | - | Dnr Logistics Pace | 7.7m | $20,000 | Kate Gath | Sr2 | - | $9.40 | - | - | 1:57.6 (56.0, 28.4) | Letsrockletsroll | Stingray Tara NZ 2.1m | Caulonia Terror 1.1m |
Sire
Bettors Delight USA
Dam
Fortune Lover (NZ)
Colours
Royal Blue, White Checked Sash, White Sleeve, Red Stripes
Owners
T J (Tiana) McMahon
| Driver (12 months) | Stats | Win % | Place % | Rank | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brad Chisholm | 0-0-0-0 | 0% | 0% | - |
| Trainer (12 months) | Stats | Win % | Place % | Rank | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| A P Gath | 0-0-0-0 | 0% | 0% | - |


D: Abby Sanderson (a(C))
T: S T Sanderson
Race comment
OVERVIEW: His figure form looks woeful, but MESSERATI (10) has been racing infinitely superior rivals to these in recent weeks and, truth be told, doing an outstanding job despite the numbers. Fortune is always required to win over the sprint trip at Melton from wide second line draws, but he won’t need much. If the gate puts you off, your other options here are BELIEVE IN FOREVER (3) who has caught the eye more often than Jennifer Lawrence of late, WHATS STANLEY GOT (6) who was enormous last weekend, and LEIGHA MILLER (4) whose currently racing in career-best form. EARLY SPEED: 1,5 + 4,6?,7? RATINGS: 10/ 3/ 6/ 4/ 8/ 5/ 1/ 7/ 2/ 9
Age
12 years old
Sex
Bay/Brown - Gelding
Breeding
Lombo Pocket Watch - Bonny Sovereign (Orange Sovereign USA)
Best MR
1:52.5MS
Dist Best MR
1:52.5MS
Gear
Bit - Headcheck, Boots - Knee, Boots - Shin/Tendon, Burr - Rein N/S, Deafeners - Removable, Headcheck - Fixed, Hopples - Flat, Hopples - Length 58, Shoes - Front, Shoes - Hind, Blinkers - Sliding Block Eyes
Today's Stats
Track
5-0-1-0
Distance
6-0-0-0
Track & Distance
4-0-0-0
Last Season
34-0-3-5
This Season
16-0-3-2
Career
165-14-20-24
Prize Money
$272,302
Win Range
1609 - 2665
Last 10 Starts
3842489449
Last Run
2 days ago
Win S/Rate
Place S/Rate
| Total | Distance | Dist Range | Track | Trk & Dist | This Season | Last Season | 1st Up | 2nd Up | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stats | 165-14-20-24 | 6-0-0-0 | 70-5-9-11 | 5-0-1-0 | 4-0-0-0 | 16-0-3-2 | 34-0-3-5 | 0-0-0-0 | 0-0-0-0 | |
| Win % | 8% | 0% | 7% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | |
| Place % | 35% | 0% | 36% | 20% | 0% | 31% | 24% | 0% | 0% | |
| Rank | 9 | - | 8 | 8 | - | 7 | 9 | - | - |
| Finish | Date | Track | Distance | Race No. | Cond. | Class | Margin | Prize won | Driver | BR | Handicap | SP | Last Run | Settle | Mile rate | Winner | 2nd | 3rd |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9/10 | 5 May 2022 | Bendigo | 1650m | - | NR up to 53. | The Shed Guys Pace | 5.6m | $7,000 | Abby Sanderson | Sr1 | - | $12.00 | 7 days ago | - | 1:57.8 (57.5, 29.0) | Notorious Joe | Shezabluechip NK | Polly Peachum SHFHD |
| 4/10 | 28 Apr 2022 | Charltn | 2100m | - | NR 52 to 55. | Tab Long May We Play Pace | 9.4m | $7,000 | Abby Sanderson | Fr1 | - | $31.00 | 17 days ago | - | 1:58.2 (59.6, 29.8) | On Wheels | Piratesof Zanzibar 4.5m | Bettorz Beach 1.3m |
| 4/7 | 11 Apr 2022 | Horsham | 1700m | - | NR 46 to 55. | Worlds Best Hoof Oil Pace | 16.0m | $4,500 | Abby Sanderson | Fr2 | - | $7.50 | 9 days ago | - | 1:56.1 (58.7, 30.7) | Romany Brown | Wyattflynn NK | Noosa Beach NZ 4.3m |
| 9/9 | 2 Apr 2022 | Melton | 1720m | - | - | Hygain Pace | 37.8m | $10,000 | Abby Sanderson | Fr5 | - | $151.00 | 13 days ago | - | 1:55.3 (58.0, 29.2) | Lady Lani | Believe in Forever SHFHD | Leigha Miller HD |
| 8/12 | 20 Mar 2022 | Charltn | 2100m | - | NR 52 to 56. | Charlton'S Vale Of Avoca | 23.7m | $8,000 | Abby Sanderson | Fr5 | - | $51.00 | 7 days ago | - | 1:58.1 (57.5, 28.7) | Stylish Gem | Sirius Major 2.6m | Speedie Eadie 9.2m |
| 4/5 | 13 Mar 2022 | Birchip | 1750m | - | NR 51 to 54. | Jack Donnellon Memorial | 4.6m | $4,500 | Abby Sanderson | Fr3 | - | $4.00 | 6 days ago | - | 1:59.7 (57.8, 28.8) | Isitwrongtobexcited NZ | Speedie Eadie HFNK | My Superannuation HFNK |
| 2/8 | 7 Mar 2022 | Stawell | 1785m | - | NR 52 to 55. | Powercor Stawell Gift | HFHD | $7,000 | Abby Sanderson | Fr1 | - | $4.80 | 6 days ago | - | 1:58.3 (59.5, 29.7) | Tuesdays Edition | Timely Sovereign HFHD | Amore Rock 4.8m |
| 4/9 | 1 Mar 2022 | Kilmore | 1690m | - | NR 51 to 54. | Buds & Branches Florist | 8.5m | $7,000 | Abby Sanderson | Fr6 | - | $4.20 | 12 days ago | - | 1:58.4 (60.5, 30.3) | Tryna Portray | Alastair Lavros 1.1m | Pursuitofhappyness 3.4m |
| 8/12 | 17 Feb 2022 | Swanhil | 2240m | - | NR 52 to 56. | Kiel Tiling Blue Pearl | 34.1m | $14,000 | Abby Sanderson | Fr5 | - | $81.00 | 4 days ago | - | 1:58.0 (56.9, 28.8) | Kekoa | Holi Starzzz 6.1m | Valkyrie 1.2m |
| 3/10 | 13 Feb 2022 | Ararat | 2195m | - | NR 52 to 56. | Pinky Point Pace | 5.0m | $8,000 | Abby Sanderson | Fr1 | - | $3.90 | 14 days ago | - | 1:59.1 (58.1, 29.2) | Miss Peggy Oneill | Yappas Courage HFNK | Timely Sovereign 4.3m |
Sire
Lombo Pocket Watch
Dam
Bonny Sovereign
Trained at
Menangle Park
Colours
Red, White Stars, Blue Armband
Owners
Somerton Corp Pty Ltd
| Driver (12 months) | Stats | Win % | Place % | Rank | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Abby Sanderson | 0-0-0-0 | 0% | 0% | - |
| Trainer (12 months) | Stats | Win % | Place % | Rank | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| S T Sanderson | 0-0-0-0 | 0% | 0% | - |
Race comment
OVERVIEW: His figure form looks woeful, but MESSERATI (10) has been racing infinitely superior rivals to these in recent weeks and, truth be told, doing an outstanding job despite the numbers. Fortune is always required to win over the sprint trip at Melton from wide second line draws, but he won’t need much. If the gate puts you off, your other options here are BELIEVE IN FOREVER (3) who has caught the eye more often than Jennifer Lawrence of late, WHATS STANLEY GOT (6) who was enormous last weekend, and LEIGHA MILLER (4) whose currently racing in career-best form. EARLY SPEED: 1,5 + 4,6?,7? RATINGS: 10/ 3/ 6/ 4/ 8/ 5/ 1/ 7/ 2/ 9
Age
12 years old
Sex
Bay - Gelding
Breeding
Christian Cullen NZ - Jaz Tanner (NZ) (Artiscape USA)
Best MR
1:55.5MS
Dist Best MR
1:55.5MS
Gear
Bit - Headcheck, Bit - Snaffle, Open Bridle, Boots - Knee, Boots - Shin/Tendon, Headcheck - Fixed, Hopples - Flat, Hopples - Length 54, Shoes - Front, Shoes - Hind, Tail Tie, Tongue Tie - Visible, Whip, Deafeners - Removable Hood, Reins - Conventional
Today's Stats
Track
13-1-3-2
Distance
10-1-2-2
Track & Distance
10-1-2-2
Last Season
41-3-5-7
This Season
13-2-1-1
Career
195-19-24-22
Prize Money
$184,883
Win Range
1609 - 2297
Last 10 Starts
0241968631
Last Run
9 days ago
Win S/Rate
Place S/Rate
| Total | Distance | Dist Range | Track | Trk & Dist | This Season | Last Season | 1st Up | 2nd Up | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stats | 195-19-24-22 | 10-1-2-2 | 73-7-12-9 | 13-1-3-2 | 10-1-2-2 | 13-2-1-1 | 41-3-5-7 | 0-0-0-0 | 0-0-0-0 | |
| Win % | 10% | 10% | 10% | 8% | 10% | 15% | 7% | 0% | 0% | |
| Place % | 33% | 50% | 38% | 46% | 50% | 31% | 37% | 0% | 0% | |
| Rank | 8 | 4 | 6 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | - | - |
| Finish | Date | Track | Distance | Race No. | Cond. | Class | Margin | Prize won | Driver | BR | Handicap | SP | Last Run | Settle | Mile rate | Winner | 2nd | 3rd |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/9 | 28 Apr 2022 | Charltn | 1609m | - | NR up to 51. | Banya Pace | - | $7,000 | Jack Laugher | Fr5 | - | $5.00 | 8 days ago | - | 1:58.9 (58.6, 28.7) | Christian Jaz NZ | Wemade Freo 1.2m | Little Safari SHFHD |
| 3/10 | 20 Apr 2022 | Melton | 1720m | - | NR 44 to 51. | Catanach'S Jewellers Pace | HFNK | $4,500 | Jack Laugher | Sr2 | - | $3.50 | 12 days ago | - | 1:59.7 (59.5, 29.9) | Spacewriter | Panania North HFHD | Christian Jaz NZ HFNK |
| 6/11 | 8 Apr 2022 | Bendigo | 2150m | - | NR 52 to 55. | Bendigo Locksmiths Pace | 15.4m | $7,000 | Jack Laugher | Sr3 | - | $41.00 | 9 days ago | - | 1:59.0 (57.2, 28.1) | Miss Artemis | Animado NK | Miss Piggy Wiggy 5.3m |
| 8/11 | 30 Mar 2022 | Bendigo | 2150m | - | NR 52 to 56. | Apg $2.2m Prizemoney | 24.9m | $8,000 | Jack Laugher | Fr4 | - | $26.00 | 13 days ago | - | 1:59.4 (58.3, 29.4) | Casting Shadow | Marsden Heights 2.0m | Shaq HD |
| 6/10 | 17 Mar 2022 | Balarat | 1710m | - | NR 53 to 59. | Eileen Wall Memorial Pace | 18.7m | $8,000 | Jack Laugher | Fr2 | - | $61.00 | 8 days ago | - | 1:54.7 (56.2, 27.5) | Te Quiro | Clem Mcardle 3.0m | Shaq 11.5m |
| 9/11 | 9 Mar 2022 | Bendigo | 2150m | - | NR 52 to 56. | Sheahan Plumbing Pace | 19.4m | $8,000 | Jack Laugher | Fr3 | - | $101.00 | 7 days ago | - | 1:57.5 (56.6, 28.6) | Heavenly Gipsy | Shaq 1.3m | Treacherous Rock 4.0m |
| 1/8 | 2 Mar 2022 | Shepptn | 1690m | - | NR up to 51. | Your Sold Real Estate Pace | - | $7,000 | Jack Laugher | Sr2 | - | $8.50 | 8 days ago | - | 1:56.1 (59.4, 30.8) | Christian Jaz NZ | Lasting Bond HFNK | Cresco Goldigger 3.4m |
| 4/8 | 22 Feb 2022 | Mildura | 1790m | - | NR up to 51. | Tenderprint Aust. Final | 16.9m | $10,000 | Jack Laugher | Sr1 | - | $7.00 | 5 days ago | - | 1:58.6 (58.0, 28.7) | Thomas Heights | Fiftyshades Cresco 11.0m | Have a Crack 3.5m |
| 2/9 | 17 Feb 2022 | Swanhil | 1750m | - | NR up to 51. | Beaumont Tiles Pace | 2.6m | $7,000 | Glenn Douglas | Fr2 | - | $2.40 | 4 days ago | - | 1:59.0 (59.7, 28.6) | Star Shine | Christian Jaz NZ 2.6m | Miss Twinkle HD |
| 10/10 | 13 Feb 2022 | Ararat | 2195m | - | NR 52 to 56. | Pinky Point Pace | 22.3m | $8,000 | Chris Alford | Fr7 | - | $34.00 | - | - | 1:59.1 (58.1, 29.2) | Miss Peggy Oneill | Yappas Courage HFNK | Timely Sovereign 4.3m |
Sire
Christian Cullen NZ
Dam
Jaz Tanner (NZ)
Trained at
Junortoun
Colours
Red, Black Maltese Cross, Yellow Sleeves, Red Hoops
Owners
J L (Jack) Laugher
| Driver (12 months) | Stats | Win % | Place % | Rank | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jack Laugher | 0-0-0-0 | 0% | 0% | - |
| Trainer (12 months) | Stats | Win % | Place % | Rank | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| M A Laugher | 0-0-0-0 | 0% | 0% | - |
Race comment
OVERVIEW: His figure form looks woeful, but MESSERATI (10) has been racing infinitely superior rivals to these in recent weeks and, truth be told, doing an outstanding job despite the numbers. Fortune is always required to win over the sprint trip at Melton from wide second line draws, but he won’t need much. If the gate puts you off, your other options here are BELIEVE IN FOREVER (3) who has caught the eye more often than Jennifer Lawrence of late, WHATS STANLEY GOT (6) who was enormous last weekend, and LEIGHA MILLER (4) whose currently racing in career-best form. EARLY SPEED: 1,5 + 4,6?,7? RATINGS: 10/ 3/ 6/ 4/ 8/ 5/ 1/ 7/ 2/ 9
Age
10 years old
Sex
Bay - Gelding
Breeding
Union Guy USA - Flip Miss (Exotic Earl USA)
Best MR
1:54.0MS
Dist Best MR
1:54.0MS
Gear
Bit - Straight, Blinkers - Block, Boots - Knee, Boots - Shin/Tendon, Burr - Rein N/S, Crupper, Hopples - Flat, Neck Strap, Nose Band - Figure 8, Shoes - Front, Shoes - Hind, Tail Tie, Whip
Today's Stats
Track
1-0-0-0
Distance
0-0-0-0
Track & Distance
0-0-0-0
Last Season
21-3-2-2
This Season
6-2-0-0
Career
46-8-6-5
Prize Money
$130,470
Win Range
1609 - 2200
Last 10 Starts
9137011974
Last Run
11 days ago
Win S/Rate
Place S/Rate
| Total | Distance | Dist Range | Track | Trk & Dist | This Season | Last Season | 1st Up | 2nd Up | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stats | 46-8-6-5 | 0-0-0-0 | 27-7-4-2 | 1-0-0-0 | 0-0-0-0 | 6-2-0-0 | 21-3-2-2 | 0-0-0-0 | 0-0-0-0 | |
| Win % | 17% | 0% | 26% | 0% | 0% | 33% | 14% | 0% | 0% | |
| Place % | 41% | 0% | 48% | 0% | 0% | 33% | 33% | 0% | 0% | |
| Rank | 2 | - | 2 | - | - | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/8 | 26 Apr 2022 | Shepptn | 1690m | - | NR 56 to 61. | Your Sold Real Estate Pace | 14.3m | $8,000 | Cody Crossland | Fr1 | - | $7.00 | 14 days ago | - | 1:56.1 (56.1, 27.6) | District Attorney | Little Demon 7.8m | Sweet Creation 6.4m |
| 7/7 | 12 Apr 2022 | Shepptn | 1690m | - | NR 61 to 69. | Join The Vhrc Pace | 86.7m | $9,000 | Cody Crossland | Fr4 | - | $23.00 | 54 days ago | - | 1:56.5 (57.6, 28.6) | Bide Our Time | Treacherous Rock 6.7m | Castle Retreat HFHD |
| 9/9 | 17 Feb 2022 | Swanhil | 1750m | - | NR 57 to 68. | Kevin Kiel Memorial Pace | 38.6m | $10,000 | Cody Crossland | Fr2 | - | $5.50 | 15 days ago | - | 1:54.2 (57.6, 29.0) | Vanquish Stride NZ | Simon NZ NK | Sport Mental NZ HFNK |
| 1/7 | 2 Feb 2022 | Cobram | 1670m | - | NR 55 to 60. | Demaria Mitsubishi Pace | - | $8,000 | Cody Crossland | Fr2 | - | $1.70 | 12 days ago | - | 1:56.5 (60.4, 31.3) | El Boston | Some Change NZ 2.4m | Headbanger 2.2m |
| 1/9 | 21 Jan 2022 | Cobram | 1670m | - | NR 52 to 55. | Demaria Mitsubishi Pace | - | $7,000 | Gary Payne | Sr2 | - | $34.00 | 12 days ago | - | 1:54.0 (57.4, 29.3) | El Boston | Star Ruler NZ 2.8m | Hard Rock Shannon 6.7m |
| 10/10 | 9 Jan 2022 | Cobram | 1670m | - | NR 55 to 65. | Peter Ennals Caravans | 29.7m | $9,000 | Brad Chisholm | Sr1 | - | $81.00 | 12 days ago | - | 1:54.4 (57.2, 28.6) | Rocco Americano | Castle Retreat 5.1m | Do Not Surrender 1.7m |
| 7/8 | 28 Dec 2021 | Shepptn | 1690m | - | NR 55 to 60. | Cottrells Electrical Pace | 22.3m | $7,000 | Brad Chisholm | Fr2 | - | $6.00 | 19 days ago | - | 1:56.5 (56.2, 29.1) | Do Not Surrender | Talent Agent NZ HD | Jets Art HD |
| 3/9 | 9 Dec 2021 | Echuca | 1755m | - | NR 56 to 66. | New Year'S Night Pace | 3.2m | $7,000 | Cameron Maggs | Sr1 | - | $23.00 | 9 days ago | - | 1:58.9 (59.1, 29.1) | Prosecco Boy | Brackenreid 1.7m | El Boston 1.5m |
| 1/10 | 30 Nov 2021 | Shepptn | 1690m | - | NR 52 to 55. | Cottrells Electrical Pace | - | $7,000 | Gary Payne | Fr5 | - | $26.00 | 9 days ago | - | 1:55.1 (57.7, 29.2) | El Boston | Cashflow Cassie HFHD | Jannali 8.3m |
| 9/9 | 21 Nov 2021 | Charltn | 1609m | - | NR 53 to 58. | Gmg Financial Group Pace | 29.1m | $7,000 | Gary Payne | Fr6 | - | $31.00 | - | - | 1:56.8 (57.5, 29.0) | Our Classie Reactor NZ | John Richard 6.0m | Chicago Nights HFHD |
Sire
Union Guy USA
Dam
Flip Miss
Trained at
Melton
Colours
Green, Red & Yellow Diagonal Stripes, Striped Sleeves
Owners
G J (Graeme) Maddern
| Driver (12 months) | Stats | Win % | Place % | Rank | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Damian Wilson | 0-0-0-0 | 0% | 0% | - |
| Trainer (12 months) | Stats | Win % | Place % | Rank | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| L E Wilson | 0-0-0-0 | 0% | 0% | - |
Race comment
OVERVIEW: His figure form looks woeful, but MESSERATI (10) has been racing infinitely superior rivals to these in recent weeks and, truth be told, doing an outstanding job despite the numbers. Fortune is always required to win over the sprint trip at Melton from wide second line draws, but he won’t need much. If the gate puts you off, your other options here are BELIEVE IN FOREVER (3) who has caught the eye more often than Jennifer Lawrence of late, WHATS STANLEY GOT (6) who was enormous last weekend, and LEIGHA MILLER (4) whose currently racing in career-best form. EARLY SPEED: 1,5 + 4,6?,7? RATINGS: 10/ 3/ 6/ 4/ 8/ 5/ 1/ 7/ 2/ 9
Age
5 years old
Sex
Bay - Gelding
Breeding
Heston Blue Chip USA - Whats Nero Got (Art Major USA)
Best MR
1:58.4MS
Dist Best MR
1:58.4MS
Gear
Bit - Headcheck, Bit - Straight, Blinkers - Dolly Vardon, Boots - Knee, Boots - Shin/Tendon, Burr - Rein N/S, Crupper, Deafeners - Plugs, Headcheck - Fixed, Hopples - Flat, Hopples - Length 56, Hopple Shorteners - Cord - Pin, Neck Strap, Rogues Hood, ...
Today's Stats
Track
8-0-3-2
Distance
3-0-2-0
Track & Distance
3-0-2-0
Last Season
23-2-7-2
This Season
5-0-1-2
Career
48-5-16-7
Prize Money
$73,833
Win Range
1660 - 2200
Last 10 Starts
2055x83932
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 | 48-5-16-7 | 3-0-2-0 | 21-2-9-2 | 8-0-3-2 | 3-0-2-0 | 5-0-1-2 | 23-2-7-2 | 0-0-0-0 | 0-0-0-0 | |
| Win % | 10% | 0% | 10% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 9% | 0% | 0% | |
| Place % | 58% | 67% | 62% | 63% | 67% | 60% | 48% | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/12 | 30 Apr 2022 | Melton | 2240m | - | - | Hip Pocket Workwear | 3.6m | $20,000 | Anthony Butt | Fr1 | - | $14.00 | 5 days ago | - | 1:55.6 (56.3, 28.7) | Something Bettor | Whats Stanley Got 3.6m | Rosarito Miss 4.2m |
| 3/9 | 25 Apr 2022 | Stawell | 2180m | - | NR 55 to 65. | Vhrc Bonuses Pace | 15.2m | $9,000 | Anthony Butt | Fr4 | - | $19.00 | 18 days ago | - | 1:58.3 (56.0, 27.1) | Dont Need an Excuse NZ | Jilliby Dynamite 2.4m | Whats Stanley Got 12.8m |
| 9/11 | 7 Apr 2022 | Balarat | 2200m | - | - | Nestle Ctry Clb C'Ship Ht2 | 15.2m | $10,000 | Greg Sugars | Fr4 | - | $6.00 | 9 days ago | - | 1:56.7 (57.5, 28.6) | Night School | Better Exclusive NZ HFNK | Speed Dating 3.4m |
| 3/8 | 29 Mar 2022 | Melton | 2240m | - | NR 56 to 66. | The Big Screen Company | 7.5m | $4,500 | Greg Sugars | Fr4 | - | $5.00 | 12 days ago | - | 1:56.1 (56.4, 27.9) | Musztang | Smooth Deal NZ 6.4m | Whats Stanley Got 1.2m |
| 8/9 | 17 Mar 2022 | Balarat | 1710m | - | NR 60 to 72. | Oakbank Estate Pace | 11.9m | $9,000 | Anthony Butt | Fr4 | - | $7.00 | 183 days ago | - | 1:56.8 (55.6, 28.4) | Lady Lani | Too the Max 3.4m | Wheres Seggy 1.6m |
| 5/6 | 15 Sep 2021 | Terang | 1680m | - | NR 56 to 66. | Terang Co-Op Supa Iga Pace | 21.4m | $7,000 | James Herbertson | Fr6 | - | $29.40 | 13 days ago | - | 1:56.2 (56.7, 27.1) | Mynameisjeff | Tuppence NK | Jilliby Dynamite 8.3m |
| 5/7 | 2 Sep 2021 | Balarat | 1710m | - | NR 57 to 68. | Nextra Wendouree Pace | 8.2m | $7,000 | Greg Sugars | Fr3 | - | $4.10 | 26 days ago | - | 1:56.0 (55.8, 28.4) | The Big End Oftown | Mona Mia 2.1m | Jacks Command 4.4m |
| 10/12 | 7 Aug 2021 | Melton | 2240m | - | - | Dnr Logistics Pace | 21.8m | $20,000 | Greg Sugars | Fr2 | - | $13.20 | 7 days ago | - | 1:55.9 (56.1, 27.9) | Chase the Hat Trick NZ | She Will Rock 1.8m | Sanday 11.5m |
| 2/10 | 31 Jul 2021 | Melton | 1720m | - | - | Apg - Not For Profit Sales | HFHD | $10,000 | Greg Sugars | Fr4 | - | $14.80 | 14 days ago | - | 1:57.3 (56.9, 27.4) | Balenciago | Whats Stanley Got HFHD | Wheres Seggy 2.0m |
| 4/11 | 17 Jul 2021 | Geelong | 2100m | - | - | Devcon Properties Vicbred | 10.3m | $20,000 | Chris Alford | Fr6 | - | $35.30 | - | - | 1:58.3 (58.7, 29.5) | Cool Rocking Daddy | La Puddie HFHD | Sir Roman 2.8m |
Sire
Heston Blue Chip USA
Dam
Whats Nero Got
Trained at
Berringa
Colours
Black, Green Star, Pink With Vertical Black Striped Sleeves
Owners
CJ Hicks, S A Taylor, S J Reddie, W R Viney, B Robertson, B Skinner, B J Tindale, A J Tindale
| Trainer (12 months) | Stats | Win % | Place % | Rank | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| A J Tindale, B J Tindale | 0-0-0-0 | 0% | 0% | - |





Race comment
OVERVIEW: His figure form looks woeful, but MESSERATI (10) has been racing infinitely superior rivals to these in recent weeks and, truth be told, doing an outstanding job despite the numbers. Fortune is always required to win over the sprint trip at Melton from wide second line draws, but he won’t need much. If the gate puts you off, your other options here are BELIEVE IN FOREVER (3) who has caught the eye more often than Jennifer Lawrence of late, WHATS STANLEY GOT (6) who was enormous last weekend, and LEIGHA MILLER (4) whose currently racing in career-best form. EARLY SPEED: 1,5 + 4,6?,7? RATINGS: 10/ 3/ 6/ 4/ 8/ 5/ 1/ 7/ 2/ 9