Melton R5 VHRC CADUCEUS METROPOLITAN PACE FINAL (GROUP 3)
Vhrc Caduceus Metropolitan Pace Final (group 3) Gr3
7:02pm • 2240m • Mobile Start • Pacers • NR 70 to 79. • No age restrictions • $30,0007:02pm • 2240m • Mobile Start • Pacers • NR 70 to 79. • No age restrictions • $30,000
Race Notes
Age
6 years old
Sex
Bay/Brown - Mare
Breeding
Bettors Delight USA - Distant Memory (Troublemaker USA)
Best MR
1:53.5MS
Gear
Bit - Lugging, Blinkers - Dolly Vardon, Boots - Bell, Boots - Knee, Boots - Shin/Tendon, Burr - Rein N/S, Deafeners - Removable, Headcheck - None, Hopples - Length 55, Shadow Roll
Today's Stats
Track
1-0-0-1
Distance
1-0-0-1
Track & Distance
1-0-0-1
Last Season
8-2-0-0
This Season
14-1-2-4
Career
36-5-6-5
Prize Money
$161,453
Win Range
1720 - 1740
Last 10 Starts
2677631233
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 | 36-5-6-5 | 1-0-0-1 | 6-0-1-1 | 1-0-0-1 | 1-0-0-1 | 14-1-2-4 | 8-2-0-0 | 0-0-0-0 | 0-0-0-0 | |
| Win % | 14% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 7% | 25% | 0% | 0% | |
| Place % | 44% | 100% | 33% | 100% | 100% | 50% | 25% | 0% | 0% | |
| Rank | 8 | 3 | 12 | 4 | 3 | 9 | 6 | - | - |
| Finish | Date | Track | Distance | Race No. | Cond. | Class | Margin | Prize won | Driver | BR | Handicap | SP | Last Run | Settle | Mile rate | Winner | 2nd | 3rd |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/10 | 18 Jun 2022 | Melton | 2240m | - | NR 70 to 79. | Vhrc Caduceus Metro Ht | 13.8m | $20,000 | Jackson Painting | Fr1 | - | $10.00 | 15 days ago | - | 1:56.2 (56.1, 28.3) | Yambukian | Celestial Gossip 11.1m | Delightful Angel 2.6m |
| 3/7 | 3 Jun 2022 | Riverin | 1740m | - | NR up to 80. | Tab Long May We Play | 5.1m | $8,976 | Jackson Painting | Fr1 | - | $4.60 | 6 days ago | - | 1:54.0 (54.7, 26.2) | Boom NZ | Tinder Surprise NZ 2.2m | Delightful Angel 2.9m |
| 2/10 | 28 May 2022 | Menangl | 1609m | - | No NR. | Sky Racing Active | HFNK | $20,400 | Jackson Painting | Fr1 | - | $7.50 | 15 days ago | - | 1:52.7 (54.8, 26.8) | Itz Montana Jet NZ | Delightful Angel HFNK | Smooth Overarm NZ 1.0m |
| 1/8 | 13 May 2022 | Riverin | 1740m | - | NR up to 60. | Tab Venue Mode | - | $8,976 | Rodney Coelli | Fr2 | - | $3.70 | 7 days ago | - | 1:53.6 (55.5, 27.3) | Delightful Angel | Im Ok 6.4m | Jeremy Wells NZ HD |
| 3/8 | 6 May 2022 | Wwylong | 1740m | - | NR up to 60. | West Wyalong S & C Club | 3.8m | $8,976 | Jackson Painting | Fr5 | - | $2.70 | 20 days ago | - | 1:58.9 (56.6, 28.0) | Holy Camp Dillon | Bobby Street 2.5m | Delightful Angel 1.4m |
| 6/7 | 16 Apr 2022 | Riverin | 2270m | - | No NR. | Ladex Riverina C/ship Cons | 18.2m | $14,790 | James Rattray | Fr4 | - | $19.00 | 6 days ago | - | 1:54.3 (55.3, 26.9) | Chrissy Chic | Gracie Taltoa 11.6m | Gabbys Reason 1.7m |
| 7/10 | 10 Apr 2022 | Riverin | 2270m | - | No NR. | Ladex Riverina Cship Ht1 | 7.5m | $9,690 | James Rattray | Fr5 | - | $51.00 | 12 days ago | - | 1:57.1 (55.7, 27.3) | Winona Writer | Yarraman Bella HD | Island Fire Dance 5.9m |
| 7/8 | 29 Mar 2022 | Menangl | 1609m | - | NR up to 60. | Allied Express Logistics | 56.2m | $9,996 | James Rattray | Fr6 | - | $15.00 | 10 days ago | - | 1:52.3 (56.0, 28.1) | Wow Hes a Rock Star NZ | Bankers Gold NZ 9.7m | Danceforme 3.8m |
| 6/10 | 19 Mar 2022 | Menangl | 1609m | - | NR up to 65. | Go Girlfriend Final G3 | 15.0m | $30,000 | James Rattray | Fr10 | - | $18.00 | 9 days ago | - | 1:54.1 (56.3, 26.3) | Im So Needy | Kabibi 4.2m | Polka Delight NZ HFHD |
| 2/8 | 10 Mar 2022 | Penrith | 1720m | - | NR up to 65. | Go Girlfriend | HFNK | $8,976 | James Rattray | Sr2 | - | $3.20 | - | - | 1:58.9 (58.1, 29.2) | Fairiesdelight | Delightful Angel NK | Honey Chicken HD |
Sire
Bettors Delight USA
Dam
Distant Memory
Trained at
Menangle Park
Colours
Blue, White Yoke & Braces, Blue Stars, Blue Sleeves, Yellow Stripe, White Cuffs
Owners
D J Woods, N K Woods
| Driver (12 months) | Stats | Win % | Place % | Rank | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mark Pitt | 0-0-0-0 | 0% | 0% | - |
| Trainer (12 months) | Stats | Win % | Place % | Rank | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| D A Kennedy | 0-0-0-0 | 0% | 0% | - |
Race comment
OVERVIEW: What an absolute rip-snorting race tonight’s Metropolitan Pace final promises to be. If it was possible to bet on times, this form guru would have his Max Bet on them breaking 1:55.5 and a speculative eager they’ll breach 1:55, purely due to the pref draw system actually reaching its potential. On face value, what happens early and the Lead Time which results from the formative war, will definitely decide this event. If SOMETHING BETTOR (7) starts significantly faster than CELESTIAL GOSSIP (6) drawn next door – and he probably should – every other runner will relent to him with speed. Should the Love Bug Jimmy Herbertson secure the top with SOMETHING BETTOR (7) in a Lead Time slower than 45-secs the race is on his racquet. Actually. He's two sets to one in front because Joe Pace’s bottomless 4YO has never lost a contest when he’s found the top. Even in that scenario, however, alternate heat winner YAMBUKIAN (13) can beat him in five. As older brother to killing machine Catch A Wave, YAMBUKIAN (13) will always be the Emilio Estevez to Catch’s Charlie Sheen. But anyone that’s watched The Breakfast Club will know that Emilio’s also pretty good and so too is YAMBUKIAN (13). So good, in fact, that he can beat the early fave two ways. Either by reaching the breeze quickly enough or by SOMETHING BETTOR (7) suffering early adversity. If those two do pair off at the top end as expected, they may set a tempo that affords a chance to others. Three others in particular. The absolute value of that trio is DRAIN THE SWAMP (12) who will thrive on crazy pace and has come back this time a better horse than ever while HELLUVA (10) and ROCKNROLL RUNA (8) are also knockout hopes. EARLY SPEED: 7 (Potential Leader) + 1,5,6 RATINGS: 7/ 13/ 12/ 10/ 8/ 6/ 1/ 5/ 9/ 3/ 11/ 4
Age
9 years old
Sex
Bay - Gelding
Breeding
Tell All USA - Celestial Diamond (Getting It Right)
Best MR
1:55.0MS
Dist Best MR
1:55.6MS
Gear
Anti Choking Device, Bit - Headcheck, Bit - Snaffle, Blinkers - Dolly Vardon, Boots - Knee, Boots - Shin/Tendon, Crupper, Headcheck - Fixed, Hopples - Flat, Hopples - Length 57.5, Hopple Shorteners - Elastic, Shoes - Front, Shoes - Hind, Tail Tie, Wi ...
Today's Stats
Track
16-0-2-1
Distance
12-0-2-1
Track & Distance
12-0-2-1
Last Season
22-1-5-2
This Season
20-5-5-0
Career
105-13-20-11
Prize Money
$175,744
Win Range
1609 - 2190
Last 10 Starts
7274126172
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 | 105-13-20-11 | 12-0-2-1 | 75-9-17-8 | 16-0-2-1 | 12-0-2-1 | 20-5-5-0 | 22-1-5-2 | 0-0-0-0 | 0-0-0-0 | |
| Win % | 12% | 0% | 12% | 0% | 0% | 25% | 5% | 0% | 0% | |
| Place % | 42% | 25% | 45% | 19% | 25% | 50% | 36% | 0% | 0% | |
| Rank | 10 | 9 | 8 | 10 | 10 | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/10 | 18 Jun 2022 | Melton | 2240m | - | NR 70 to 79. | Vhrc Caduceus Metro Ht | 11.1m | $20,000 | Greg Sugars | Fr4 | - | $12.00 | 7 days ago | - | 1:56.2 (56.1, 28.3) | Yambukian | Celestial Gossip 11.1m | Delightful Angel 2.6m |
| 7/9 | 11 Jun 2022 | Melton | 2240m | - | NR 70 to 79. | Cobbitty Lodge Vicbred | 24.9m | $20,000 | Greg Sugars | Fr7 | - | $14.00 | 8 days ago | - | 1:56.2 (56.6, 28.6) | Tuppence | Something Bettor 1.5m | Ozzie Playboy 1.4m |
| 1/10 | 3 Jun 2022 | Mildura | 1790m | - | NR 60 to 75. | Tasco Petroleum Pace | - | $10,000 | Bailey Mcdonough | Fr6 | - | $2.15 | 6 days ago | - | 1:55.7 (57.6, 29.0) | Celestial Gossip | King Solomon NZ 11.4m | Nationaldraft 9.4m |
| 6/10 | 28 May 2022 | Melton | 1720m | - | - | Logical Staffing Solutions | 20.7m | $20,000 | Bailey Mcdonough | Sr3 | - | $9.00 | 7 days ago | - | 1:54.8 (55.7, 26.6) | Bettor Isolate | Jeremy Wells NZ 9.7m | Dont Need an Excuse NZ HD |
| 2/10 | 21 May 2022 | Melton | 2240m | - | - | Dnr Logistics Pace | 1.6m | $20,000 | Bailey Mcdonough | Fr6 | - | $8.50 | 8 days ago | - | 1:55.0 (55.4, 28.2) | Hes Under Wraps NZ | Celestial Gossip 1.6m | Imnopumpkin HFHD |
| 1/12 | 13 May 2022 | Marybro | 2190m | - | NR 53 to 63. | Visit Maryborough Pace | - | $8,000 | Bailey Mcdonough | Sr5 | - | $3.40 | 7 days ago | - | 1:55.6 (56.2, 28.2) | Celestial Gossip | Write About Angus NZ 10.4m | Changeover Girl 6.0m |
| 4/6 | 6 May 2022 | Yar Val | 2150m | - | NR 56 to 64. | Barry Plant Croydon Pace | 11.5m | $8,000 | Bailey Mcdonough | Sr1 | - | $14.00 | 8 days ago | - | 1:58.7 (56.2, 27.6) | Cobber | Bettor Roll on 7.3m | Rueslan 2.4m |
| 7/7 | 28 Apr 2022 | Charltn | 1609m | - | NR 56 to 60. | Gurri Pace | 9.4m | $8,000 | Declan Murphy | Fr6 | - | $3.70 | 8 days ago | - | 1:56.4 (56.1, 28.3) | Secret Identity | Believe in Forever HD | Clem Mcardle 1.7m |
| 2/6 | 20 Apr 2022 | Bendigo | 2150m | - | NR 56 to 61. | Schweppes Pace | HD | $8,000 | Jordan Leedham | Fr4 | - | $4.20 | 12 days ago | - | 1:59.5 (55.8, 27.5) | Yapper | Celestial Gossip HD | Holi Starzzz 1.6m |
| 7/10 | 8 Apr 2022 | Bendigo | 2150m | - | NR 62 to 75. | Garrards Horse & Hound | 13.3m | $10,000 | Greg Sugars | Fr5 | - | $31.00 | - | - | 1:55.7 (56.4, 29.1) | Major Watson NZ | Dougs Babe HD | Pocket Thedeal NZ 1.9m |
Sire
Tell All USA
Dam
Celestial Diamond
Trained at
Menangle Park
Colours
Green, Red Yoke & Braces, White Stars & Piping
Owners
S A Byrne, M R Byrne
| Driver (12 months) | Stats | Win % | Place % | Rank | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Greg Sugars | 0-0-0-0 | 0% | 0% | - |
| Trainer (12 months) | Stats | Win % | Place % | Rank | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| J A Tubbs | 0-0-0-0 | 0% | 0% | - |
Race comment
OVERVIEW: What an absolute rip-snorting race tonight’s Metropolitan Pace final promises to be. If it was possible to bet on times, this form guru would have his Max Bet on them breaking 1:55.5 and a speculative eager they’ll breach 1:55, purely due to the pref draw system actually reaching its potential. On face value, what happens early and the Lead Time which results from the formative war, will definitely decide this event. If SOMETHING BETTOR (7) starts significantly faster than CELESTIAL GOSSIP (6) drawn next door – and he probably should – every other runner will relent to him with speed. Should the Love Bug Jimmy Herbertson secure the top with SOMETHING BETTOR (7) in a Lead Time slower than 45-secs the race is on his racquet. Actually. He's two sets to one in front because Joe Pace’s bottomless 4YO has never lost a contest when he’s found the top. Even in that scenario, however, alternate heat winner YAMBUKIAN (13) can beat him in five. As older brother to killing machine Catch A Wave, YAMBUKIAN (13) will always be the Emilio Estevez to Catch’s Charlie Sheen. But anyone that’s watched The Breakfast Club will know that Emilio’s also pretty good and so too is YAMBUKIAN (13). So good, in fact, that he can beat the early fave two ways. Either by reaching the breeze quickly enough or by SOMETHING BETTOR (7) suffering early adversity. If those two do pair off at the top end as expected, they may set a tempo that affords a chance to others. Three others in particular. The absolute value of that trio is DRAIN THE SWAMP (12) who will thrive on crazy pace and has come back this time a better horse than ever while HELLUVA (10) and ROCKNROLL RUNA (8) are also knockout hopes. EARLY SPEED: 7 (Potential Leader) + 1,5,6 RATINGS: 7/ 13/ 12/ 10/ 8/ 6/ 1/ 5/ 9/ 3/ 11/ 4
Age
4 years old
Sex
Bay - Horse
Breeding
Somebeachsomewhere USA - Vickymurphy (Bettors Delight USA)
Best MR
1:53.1MS
Dist Best MR
1:56.1MS
Gear
Bit - Snaffle, Blinkers - Block, Boots - Knee, Boots - Shin/Tendon, Crupper, Deafeners - Removable, Headcheck - None, Hopples - Flat, Hopples - Length 58, Shoes - Front, Shoes - Hind, Tongue Tie - Visible, Whip
Today's Stats
Track
15-3-1-5
Distance
6-0-0-2
Track & Distance
6-0-0-2
Last Season
14-4-2-2
This Season
10-2-2-3
Career
37-8-7-6
Prize Money
$120,653
Win Range
1720 - 2200
Last 10 Starts
1653421323
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 | 37-8-7-6 | 6-0-0-2 | 17-5-2-2 | 15-3-1-5 | 6-0-0-2 | 10-2-2-3 | 14-4-2-2 | 0-0-0-0 | 0-0-0-0 | |
| Win % | 22% | 0% | 29% | 20% | 0% | 20% | 29% | 0% | 0% | |
| Place % | 57% | 33% | 53% | 60% | 33% | 70% | 57% | 0% | 0% | |
| Rank | 4 | 8 | 4 | 3 | 8 | 5 | 4 | - | - |
| Finish | Date | Track | Distance | Race No. | Cond. | Class | Margin | Prize won | Driver | BR | Handicap | SP | Last Run | Settle | Mile rate | Winner | 2nd | 3rd |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/9 | 18 Jun 2022 | Melton | 2240m | - | NR 70 to 79. | Vhrc Caduceus Metro Ht | 8.7m | $20,000 | Michael Stanley | Sr3 | - | $8.50 | 14 days ago | - | 1:56.4 (55.7, 27.7) | Something Bettor | Rocknroll Runa 3.2m | Drain the Swamp 5.5m |
| 2/10 | 4 Jun 2022 | Melton | 1720m | - | NR 68 to 77. | Hygain Pace | HD | $20,000 | Michael Stanley | Sr1 | - | $6.50 | 7 days ago | - | 1:55.4 (56.6, 28.8) | Ozzie Playboy | Drain the Swamp HD | Tuppence 2.0m |
| 3/10 | 28 May 2022 | Melton | 1720m | - | NR 70 to 79. | Alabar Vicbred Platinum | 2.0m | $30,000 | Michael Stanley | Fr3 | - | $3.10 | 7 days ago | - | 1:53.1 (56.7, 27.7) | La Captain | Allshookup 1.7m | Drain the Swamp HFHD |
| 1/9 | 21 May 2022 | Melton | 1720m | - | NR 70 to 79. | Vicbred Platinum Metro Ht | - | $20,000 | Michael Stanley | Fr1 | - | $1.55 | 14 days ago | - | 1:53.1 (56.1, 28.4) | Drain the Swamp | Soextra 1.4m | Kissmelvis 3.7m |
| 2/10 | 7 May 2022 | Menangl | 1609m | - | No NR. | Apg 4yo E&g Final G1 | 3.2m | $210,000 | Chris Geary | Fr5 | - | $151.00 | 11 days ago | - | 1:51.6 (54.6, 27.3) | Beyond Delight | Drain the Swamp 3.2m | Mighty Ronaldo HD |
| 4/8 | 26 Apr 2022 | Menangl | 1609m | - | No NR. | Apg National Mixed Apg Ht | 16.0m | $9,996 | Michael Stanley | Fr4 | - | $34.00 | 5 days ago | - | 1:51.6 (54.3, 26.4) | Ideal Dan | Lets Get Rockin 12.4m | Lets Blaze 1.4m |
| 3/5 | 21 Apr 2022 | Melton | 2240m | - | NR 59 to 69. | Beraldo Coffee Pace | 12.0m | $9,000 | Michael Stanley | Fr3 | - | $3.40 | 5 days ago | - | 1:58.1 (55.2, 27.2) | Musztang | Treacherous Rock 3.1m | Drain the Swamp 8.8m |
| 5/10 | 16 Apr 2022 | Melton | 1720m | - | - | Dnr Logistics Pace | 12.6m | $20,000 | Michael Stanley | Sr3 | - | $4.60 | 14 days ago | - | 1:53.5 (57.2, 28.8) | Captain Confetti NZ | Major Watson NZ 1.5m | Zuberi HFHD |
| 6/10 | 2 Apr 2022 | Melton | 1720m | - | - | Dnr Logistics Pace | 7.6m | $20,000 | Michael Stanley | Fr6 | - | $3.20 | 12 days ago | - | 1:53.8 (58.0, 29.4) | Platinum Stride NZ | Pocket Thedeal NZ 4.0m | Firerockfireroll NK |
| 1/6 | 21 Mar 2022 | Stawell | 2180m | - | NR 62 to 75. | James Mcleod Memorial | - | $10,500 | Michael Stanley | Fr2 | - | $1.30 | - | - | 1:56.3 (56.7, 28.5) | Drain the Swamp | Outback Shadow 17.7m | Morrisons Dream 1.2m |
Sire
Somebeachsomewhere USA
Dam
Vickymurphy
Trained at
Burrumbeet
Colours
Blue, Orange Logo, Blue & Orange Striped Sleeves
Owners
S J Salter, S E Hunt, D P Corris, P B Dobson, J Simpson-Morgan, PS Racing Syndicate, B M McAdam, R McAdam, C W Thompson
| Driver (12 months) | Stats | Win % | Place % | Rank | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Michael Stanley | 0-0-0-0 | 0% | 0% | - |
| Trainer (12 months) | Stats | Win % | Place % | Rank | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| M I Stanley | 0-0-0-0 | 0% | 0% | - |
Race comment
OVERVIEW: What an absolute rip-snorting race tonight’s Metropolitan Pace final promises to be. If it was possible to bet on times, this form guru would have his Max Bet on them breaking 1:55.5 and a speculative eager they’ll breach 1:55, purely due to the pref draw system actually reaching its potential. On face value, what happens early and the Lead Time which results from the formative war, will definitely decide this event. If SOMETHING BETTOR (7) starts significantly faster than CELESTIAL GOSSIP (6) drawn next door – and he probably should – every other runner will relent to him with speed. Should the Love Bug Jimmy Herbertson secure the top with SOMETHING BETTOR (7) in a Lead Time slower than 45-secs the race is on his racquet. Actually. He's two sets to one in front because Joe Pace’s bottomless 4YO has never lost a contest when he’s found the top. Even in that scenario, however, alternate heat winner YAMBUKIAN (13) can beat him in five. As older brother to killing machine Catch A Wave, YAMBUKIAN (13) will always be the Emilio Estevez to Catch’s Charlie Sheen. But anyone that’s watched The Breakfast Club will know that Emilio’s also pretty good and so too is YAMBUKIAN (13). So good, in fact, that he can beat the early fave two ways. Either by reaching the breeze quickly enough or by SOMETHING BETTOR (7) suffering early adversity. If those two do pair off at the top end as expected, they may set a tempo that affords a chance to others. Three others in particular. The absolute value of that trio is DRAIN THE SWAMP (12) who will thrive on crazy pace and has come back this time a better horse than ever while HELLUVA (10) and ROCKNROLL RUNA (8) are also knockout hopes. EARLY SPEED: 7 (Potential Leader) + 1,5,6 RATINGS: 7/ 13/ 12/ 10/ 8/ 6/ 1/ 5/ 9/ 3/ 11/ 4
Age
8 years old
Sex
Bay - Gelding
Breeding
Mach Three CA - Desire Mhe (NZ) (Real Desire USA)
Best MR
1:55.5MS
Dist Best MR
1:55.5MS
Gear
Bit - Snaffle, Open Bridle, Boots - Knee, Boots - Shin/Tendon, Crupper, Deafeners - Removable, Deafeners - Plugs, Hopples - Flat, Hopples - Length 61, Hopple Shorteners - Elastic, Neck Strap, Shoes - Front, Shoes - Hind, Tongue Tie - Visible, Whip, R ...
Gear Changes
Removed: Bit - Headcheck, Headcheck - Fixed
Today's Stats
Track
8-1-0-0
Distance
5-1-0-0
Track & Distance
5-1-0-0
Last Season
9-4-1-0
This Season
6-2-1-0
Career
19-7-3-0
Prize Money
$258,020
Win Range
1609 - 2400
Last 10 Starts
528x170214
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 | 19-7-3-0 | 5-1-0-0 | 10-4-2-0 | 8-1-0-0 | 5-1-0-0 | 6-2-1-0 | 9-4-1-0 | 0-0-0-0 | 0-0-0-0 | |
| Win % | 37% | 20% | 40% | 13% | 20% | 33% | 44% | 0% | 0% | |
| Place % | 53% | 20% | 60% | 13% | 20% | 50% | 56% | 0% | 0% | |
| Rank | 3 | 5 | 2 | 8 | 5 | 3 | 2 | - | - |
| Finish | Date | Track | Distance | Race No. | Cond. | Class | Margin | Prize won | Driver | BR | Handicap | SP | Last Run | Settle | Mile rate | Winner | 2nd | 3rd |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/10 | 18 Jun 2022 | Melton | 2240m | - | NR 70 to 79. | Vhrc Caduceus Metro Ht | 14.7m | $20,000 | John Justice | Fr7 | - | $5.50 | 14 days ago | - | 1:56.2 (56.1, 28.3) | Yambukian | Celestial Gossip 11.1m | Delightful Angel 2.6m |
| 1/10 | 4 Jun 2022 | Melton | 2240m | - | - | Dnr Logistics Pace | - | $20,000 | John Justice | Fr1 | - | $6.00 | 20 days ago | - | 1:55.5 (58.0, 28.5) | Helluva NZ | Cherokee Joe 1.1m | Foolish Pleasure 7.7m |
| 2/8 | 15 May 2022 | Cranbrn | 2080m | - | - | Downbytheseaside Pace | 4.3m | $10,000 | John Justice | Fr5 | - | $3.80 | 15 days ago | - | 1:59.1 (56.5, 27.8) | La Captain | Helluva NZ 4.3m | Mister Macedon 13.5m |
| 10/10 | 30 Apr 2022 | Melton | 1720m | - | NR 70 to 79. | Nutrien Pace | 14.6m | $20,000 | John Justice | Fr4 | - | $8.00 | 14 days ago | - | 1:53.1 (56.7, 28.9) | Jilliby Nitro | Kissmelvis 1.6m | Tuppence NK |
| 7/12 | 16 Apr 2022 | Melton | 2240m | - | NR 55 to 65. | E Bray Country Clubs Final | 18.7m | $14,000 | John Justice | Sr5 | - | $3.20 | 15 days ago | - | 1:56.1 (56.2, 27.7) | La Captain | Just as Well NZ 10.6m | Bonnie Belle 1.7m |
| 1/9 | 1 Apr 2022 | Balarat | 2200m | - | NR 55 to 65. | E K Bray Country Clubs Ht1 | - | $9,000 | John Justice | Sr1 | - | $2.60 | 118 days ago | - | 1:58.4 (56.5, 27.9) | Helluva NZ | Celestialfragrance 1.9m | Warrior HD |
| 8/10 | 4 Dec 2021 | Melton | 1720m | - | NR 70 to 79. | Rothacker M'Rial C'Ship Ht | 14.4m | $20,000 | John Justice | Fr2 | - | $1.75 | 6 days ago | - | 1:55.9 (55.4, 27.3) | Sanday | Jilliby Fernando HD | Sew What 1.9m |
| 2/7 | 28 Nov 2021 | Cranbrn | 2080m | - | NR 57 to 68. | Become A Vhrc Member Today | HD | $7,000 | John Justice | Fr5 | - | $1.70 | 9 days ago | - | 1:59.7 (55.5, 27.3) | Knights Templar | Helluva NZ HD | Joonior Brown 18.7m |
| 5/12 | 19 Nov 2021 | Melton | 2240m | - | NR 67 to 74. | Dnr Logistics Pace | 8.0m | $20,000 | John Justice | Fr7 | - | $1.85 | 9 days ago | - | 1:55.5 (56.1, 28.7) | Major Meister NZ | Brevity 1.5m | Dancing Finn 3.0m |
| 1/7 | 10 Nov 2021 | Geelong | 2100m | - | NR 62 to 75. | Winning Post Restaurant | - | $7,000 | John Justice | Fr2 | - | $1.80 | - | - | 1:57.7 (55.5, 27.6) | Helluva NZ | Major Meister NZ 7.9m | Mr Bohannon NZ 14.9m |
Sire
Mach Three CA
Dam
Desire Mhe (NZ)
Trained at
Llandilo
Colours
Yellow, Blue Diamonds & Sleeves
Owners
S M Grima, J Conolly
| Driver (12 months) | Stats | Win % | Place % | Rank | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| John Justice | 0-0-0-0 | 0% | 0% | - |
| Trainer (12 months) | Stats | Win % | Place % | Rank | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| J D Justice | 0-0-0-0 | 0% | 0% | - |
Race comment
OVERVIEW: What an absolute rip-snorting race tonight’s Metropolitan Pace final promises to be. If it was possible to bet on times, this form guru would have his Max Bet on them breaking 1:55.5 and a speculative eager they’ll breach 1:55, purely due to the pref draw system actually reaching its potential. On face value, what happens early and the Lead Time which results from the formative war, will definitely decide this event. If SOMETHING BETTOR (7) starts significantly faster than CELESTIAL GOSSIP (6) drawn next door – and he probably should – every other runner will relent to him with speed. Should the Love Bug Jimmy Herbertson secure the top with SOMETHING BETTOR (7) in a Lead Time slower than 45-secs the race is on his racquet. Actually. He's two sets to one in front because Joe Pace’s bottomless 4YO has never lost a contest when he’s found the top. Even in that scenario, however, alternate heat winner YAMBUKIAN (13) can beat him in five. As older brother to killing machine Catch A Wave, YAMBUKIAN (13) will always be the Emilio Estevez to Catch’s Charlie Sheen. But anyone that’s watched The Breakfast Club will know that Emilio’s also pretty good and so too is YAMBUKIAN (13). So good, in fact, that he can beat the early fave two ways. Either by reaching the breeze quickly enough or by SOMETHING BETTOR (7) suffering early adversity. If those two do pair off at the top end as expected, they may set a tempo that affords a chance to others. Three others in particular. The absolute value of that trio is DRAIN THE SWAMP (12) who will thrive on crazy pace and has come back this time a better horse than ever while HELLUVA (10) and ROCKNROLL RUNA (8) are also knockout hopes. EARLY SPEED: 7 (Potential Leader) + 1,5,6 RATINGS: 7/ 13/ 12/ 10/ 8/ 6/ 1/ 5/ 9/ 3/ 11/ 4
Age
9 years old
Sex
Bay - Gelding
Breeding
Art Major USA - Little Big Sister NZ (Christian Cullen NZ)
Best MR
1:55.4MS
Dist Best MR
1:58.3MS
Gear
Bit - Lugging, Blinkers - Murphy Blind N/S, Boots - Knee, Boots - Pastern, Burr - Rein N/S, Deafeners - Removable, Headcheck - Fixed, Hopples - Round, Shoes - Front, Shoes - Hind
Today's Stats
Track
12-0-0-3
Distance
8-0-0-2
Track & Distance
8-0-0-2
Last Season
21-6-3-4
This Season
4-0-0-0
Career
46-8-9-8
Prize Money
$234,273
Win Range
1609 - 2200
Last 10 Starts
37158x6664
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 | 46-8-9-8 | 8-0-0-2 | 33-4-8-7 | 12-0-0-3 | 8-0-0-2 | 4-0-0-0 | 21-6-3-4 | 0-0-0-0 | 0-0-0-0 | |
| Win % | 17% | 0% | 12% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 29% | 0% | 0% | |
| Place % | 54% | 25% | 58% | 25% | 25% | 0% | 62% | 0% | 0% | |
| Rank | 6 | 10 | 6 | 9 | 11 | - | 3 | - | - |
| 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 | 18 Jun 2022 | Melton | 2240m | - | NR 70 to 79. | Vhrc Caduceus Metro Ht | 13.1m | $20,000 | Jodi Quinlan | Sr2 | - | $13.00 | 14 days ago | - | 1:56.4 (55.7, 27.7) | Something Bettor | Rocknroll Runa 3.2m | Drain the Swamp 5.5m |
| 6/10 | 4 Jun 2022 | Melton | 1720m | - | NR 68 to 77. | Hygain Pace | 5.0m | $20,000 | Jodi Quinlan | Sr4 | - | $31.00 | 14 days ago | - | 1:55.4 (56.6, 28.8) | Ozzie Playboy | Drain the Swamp HD | Tuppence 2.0m |
| 6/10 | 21 May 2022 | Melton | 2240m | - | - | Dnr Logistics Pace | 13.0m | $20,000 | Jodi Quinlan | Fr7 | - | $17.00 | 21 days ago | - | 1:55.0 (55.4, 28.2) | Hes Under Wraps NZ | Celestial Gossip 1.6m | Imnopumpkin HFHD |
| 6/10 | 30 Apr 2022 | Melton | 1720m | - | NR 80 to 89. | Del-Re National Pace | 8.1m | $20,000 | Jodi Quinlan | Fr6 | - | $51.00 | 175 days ago | - | 1:55.1 (57.1, 28.8) | Franco Jolto | Would You Mind NZ HD | Love Ina Chevy NZ 3.1m |
| 8/12 | 6 Nov 2021 | Melton | 2240m | - | - | Dnr Logistics Pace | 18.7m | $20,000 | Jodi Quinlan | Sr4 | - | $10.00 | 7 days ago | - | 1:53.8 (56.8, 28.5) | Wow You Can Dance | Hugo Rocks 1.9m | Villacci SHFHD |
| 5/10 | 30 Oct 2021 | Melton | 2240m | - | NR 75 to 84. | Dnr Logistics Pace | 11.4m | $20,000 | Jodi Quinlan | Sr3 | - | $15.60 | 11 days ago | - | 1:56.1 (56.1, 28.0) | Narutac Prince | Blue Chip Delight NZ 4.1m | Jilliby Sylvester 2.0m |
| 1/6 | 19 Oct 2021 | Geelong | 1609m | - | NR 65 to 79. | Geelong High Speed Racing | - | $10,000 | Jodi Quinlan | Fr4 | - | $2.60 | 11 days ago | - | 1:57.4 (56.9, 27.8) | Sheffield Sparky NZ | Im Shadow Boxer HD | Doubtless Bay NZ 3.6m |
| 7/10 | 8 Oct 2021 | Melton | 1720m | - | - | Lochinvar Art @ Cobbitty | 13.6m | $10,000 | Jodi Quinlan | Fr6 | - | $5.50 | 15 days ago | - | 1:54.1 (55.8, 28.0) | Denis William | Yankee Gold NZ HD | Sixty 2.4m |
| 3/8 | 23 Sep 2021 | Melton | 1720m | - | NR 65 to 79. | Nevele R Stud Pace | 4.0m | $10,000 | Jodi Quinlan | Sr1 | - | $5.20 | 5 days ago | - | 1:57.7 (55.2, 26.5) | Sebs Choice | Platinum Stride NZ 1.4m | Sheffield Sparky NZ 2.7m |
| 4/12 | 18 Sep 2021 | Balarat | 2200m | - | - | Dnr Logistics Pace | 4.6m | $20,000 | Jodi Quinlan | Fr3 | - | $3.80 | - | - | 1:57.6 (56.0, 28.4) | Letsrockletsroll | Stingray Tara NZ 2.1m | Caulonia Terror 1.1m |
Sire
Art Major USA
Dam
Little Big Sister NZ
Trained at
Menangle Park
Colours
Pink, Royal Blue Diamonds Collar & Band, White Striped Sleeves
Owners
L M (Lynette) Abbott
| Driver (12 months) | Stats | Win % | Place % | Rank | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jodi Quinlan | 0-0-0-0 | 0% | 0% | - |
| Trainer (12 months) | Stats | Win % | Place % | Rank | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| J N Quinlan | 0-0-0-0 | 0% | 0% | - |
Race comment
OVERVIEW: What an absolute rip-snorting race tonight’s Metropolitan Pace final promises to be. If it was possible to bet on times, this form guru would have his Max Bet on them breaking 1:55.5 and a speculative eager they’ll breach 1:55, purely due to the pref draw system actually reaching its potential. On face value, what happens early and the Lead Time which results from the formative war, will definitely decide this event. If SOMETHING BETTOR (7) starts significantly faster than CELESTIAL GOSSIP (6) drawn next door – and he probably should – every other runner will relent to him with speed. Should the Love Bug Jimmy Herbertson secure the top with SOMETHING BETTOR (7) in a Lead Time slower than 45-secs the race is on his racquet. Actually. He's two sets to one in front because Joe Pace’s bottomless 4YO has never lost a contest when he’s found the top. Even in that scenario, however, alternate heat winner YAMBUKIAN (13) can beat him in five. As older brother to killing machine Catch A Wave, YAMBUKIAN (13) will always be the Emilio Estevez to Catch’s Charlie Sheen. But anyone that’s watched The Breakfast Club will know that Emilio’s also pretty good and so too is YAMBUKIAN (13). So good, in fact, that he can beat the early fave two ways. Either by reaching the breeze quickly enough or by SOMETHING BETTOR (7) suffering early adversity. If those two do pair off at the top end as expected, they may set a tempo that affords a chance to others. Three others in particular. The absolute value of that trio is DRAIN THE SWAMP (12) who will thrive on crazy pace and has come back this time a better horse than ever while HELLUVA (10) and ROCKNROLL RUNA (8) are also knockout hopes. EARLY SPEED: 7 (Potential Leader) + 1,5,6 RATINGS: 7/ 13/ 12/ 10/ 8/ 6/ 1/ 5/ 9/ 3/ 11/ 4
Age
5 years old
Sex
Bay - Gelding
Breeding
Bettors Delight USA - Loyal Arden (NZ) (Art Major USA)
Best MR
1:56.6MS
Dist Best MR
1:56.6MS
Gear
Bit - Snaffle, Boots - Knee, Boots - Shin/Tendon, Crupper, Deafeners - Removable, Headcheck - None, Hopples - Flat, Shoes - Front, Shoes - Hind, Whip
Today's Stats
Track
1-0-0-0
Distance
1-0-0-0
Track & Distance
1-0-0-0
Last Season
16-1-3-0
This Season
15-4-3-1
Career
31-5-6-1
Prize Money
$66,513
Win Range
1790 - 2160
Last 10 Starts
1205996116
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 | 31-5-6-1 | 1-0-0-0 | 15-1-3-0 | 1-0-0-0 | 1-0-0-0 | 15-4-3-1 | 16-1-3-0 | 0-0-0-0 | 0-0-0-0 | |
| Win % | 16% | 0% | 7% | 0% | 0% | 27% | 6% | 0% | 0% | |
| Place % | 39% | 0% | 27% | 0% | 0% | 53% | 25% | 0% | 0% | |
| Rank | 9 | - | 11 | - | - | 6 | 10 | - | - |
| 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 | 18 Jun 2022 | Melton | 2240m | - | NR 70 to 79. | Vhrc Caduceus Metro Ht | 16.7m | $20,000 | Nathan Jack | Fr2 | - | $2.80 | 8 days ago | - | 1:56.2 (56.1, 28.3) | Yambukian | Celestial Gossip 11.1m | Delightful Angel 2.6m |
| 1/10 | 10 Jun 2022 | Mildura | 1790m | - | NR 54 to 61. | Tasco Petroleum Pace | - | $10,000 | Jordan Leedham | Sr2 | - | $1.28 | 10 days ago | - | 2:00.7 (59.0, 28.6) | Mr Perfect NZ | United 9.1m | Overpowering HFHD |
| 1/7 | 31 May 2022 | Echuca | 2160m | - | NR 56 to 66. | Vhrc Horse Memberships | - | $9,000 | Nathan Jack | Fr4 | - | $3.50 | 45 days ago | - | 1:56.6 (58.3, 29.7) | Mr Perfect NZ | Blitzern 5.3m | Mauries Bonus 16.2m |
| 6/14 | 16 Apr 2022 | Addngtn | 2600m | - | - | - | 16.20m | $31,050 | David Butcher | Sr- | - | - | 6 days ago | - | 1:58.0 | Mach Quillan (NZ) | Cya Art (NZ) 4.50m | Doctor Tim (NZ) 3.75m |
| 9/14 | 10 Apr 2022 | Methven | 3000m | - | - | - | 16.50m | $15,525 | David White | FT Sr- | - | - | 9 days ago | - | 2:06.7 | Sam's Town (NZ) | Carana (NZ) 5.25m | Boudica (NZ) NK |
| 9/11 | 1 Apr 2022 | Addngtn | 2600m | - | - | - | 31.80m | $22,106 | David White | Sr- | - | - | 7 days ago | - | 1:59.6 | Heza Sport (NZ) | Darling Me (NZ) HD | Tairlaw Toll (NZ) 7.50m |
| 5/8 | 25 Mar 2022 | Addngtn | 1980m | - | - | - | 10.80m | $16,275 | Tim Williams | Sr- | - | - | 12 days ago | - | 1:55.6 | Folklore (NZ) | Midfrew Luisianabeau (NZ) 3.75m | Soundsofcash NK |
| 10/12 | 13 Mar 2022 | Westprt | 2600m | - | - | - | 21.90m | $15,000 | Ellen Barron | 10 Sr- | 10kgs | - | 16 days ago | - | 2:06.7 | Buckskin (NZ) | Dashing Major (NZ) HFNK | Wavethebill (NZ) HFHD |
| 2/7 | 25 Feb 2022 | Ascotpk | 2200m | - | - | - | 4.50m | $10,038 | Ellen Barron | Sr- | - | - | 6 days ago | - | 1:57.7 | Sand Wave (NZ) | Mr Perfect NZ 4.50m | Tommy Waterhouse (NZ) HFHD |
| 1/14 | 19 Feb 2022 | Rngiora | 1950m | - | - | - | - | $9,315 | T W Williams | Sr- | - | - | - | - | 2:00.7 | Mr Perfect NZ | Mighty Flying Rocker (NZ) 3m | Tom Martin (NZ) NK |
Sire
Bettors Delight USA
Dam
Loyal Arden (NZ)
Trained at
Lemnos
Colours
Tartan, Dark Blue Sleeves
Owners
W L Lewis, S E Hunt, J F Verdichizzi, D D Leppard, T C Eldridge, G I Peart, S J Hargreaves, A W Rudd, R M Purcell, W R Trotter
| Driver (12 months) | Stats | Win % | Place % | Rank | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nathan Jack | 0-0-0-0 | 0% | 0% | - |
| Trainer (12 months) | Stats | Win % | Place % | Rank | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| R W Jack | 0-0-0-0 | 0% | 0% | - |
Race comment
OVERVIEW: What an absolute rip-snorting race tonight’s Metropolitan Pace final promises to be. If it was possible to bet on times, this form guru would have his Max Bet on them breaking 1:55.5 and a speculative eager they’ll breach 1:55, purely due to the pref draw system actually reaching its potential. On face value, what happens early and the Lead Time which results from the formative war, will definitely decide this event. If SOMETHING BETTOR (7) starts significantly faster than CELESTIAL GOSSIP (6) drawn next door – and he probably should – every other runner will relent to him with speed. Should the Love Bug Jimmy Herbertson secure the top with SOMETHING BETTOR (7) in a Lead Time slower than 45-secs the race is on his racquet. Actually. He's two sets to one in front because Joe Pace’s bottomless 4YO has never lost a contest when he’s found the top. Even in that scenario, however, alternate heat winner YAMBUKIAN (13) can beat him in five. As older brother to killing machine Catch A Wave, YAMBUKIAN (13) will always be the Emilio Estevez to Catch’s Charlie Sheen. But anyone that’s watched The Breakfast Club will know that Emilio’s also pretty good and so too is YAMBUKIAN (13). So good, in fact, that he can beat the early fave two ways. Either by reaching the breeze quickly enough or by SOMETHING BETTOR (7) suffering early adversity. If those two do pair off at the top end as expected, they may set a tempo that affords a chance to others. Three others in particular. The absolute value of that trio is DRAIN THE SWAMP (12) who will thrive on crazy pace and has come back this time a better horse than ever while HELLUVA (10) and ROCKNROLL RUNA (8) are also knockout hopes. EARLY SPEED: 7 (Potential Leader) + 1,5,6 RATINGS: 7/ 13/ 12/ 10/ 8/ 6/ 1/ 5/ 9/ 3/ 11/ 4
Age
4 years old
Sex
Brown/Black - Gelding
Breeding
Bettors Delight USA - Distant Memory (Troublemaker USA)
Best MR
1:55.6MS
Dist Best MR
1:55.6MS
Gear
Bit - Snaffle, Boots - Knee, Boots - Shin/Tendon, Burr - Rein N/S, Cheekers - Sheepskin, Crupper, Deafeners - Plugs, Headcheck - None, Hopples - Flat, Hopples - Length 60, Neck Strap, Shoes - Front, Shoes - Hind, Tail Tie, Tongue Tie - Visible, Whip
Today's Stats
Track
7-2-2-1
Distance
6-2-2-1
Track & Distance
6-2-2-1
Last Season
14-2-6-0
This Season
11-3-3-1
Career
30-6-10-1
Prize Money
$74,363
Win Range
1609 - 2240
Last 10 Starts
1454213421
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 | 30-6-10-1 | 6-2-2-1 | 21-5-5-1 | 7-2-2-1 | 6-2-2-1 | 11-3-3-1 | 14-2-6-0 | 0-0-0-0 | 0-0-0-0 | |
| Win % | 20% | 33% | 24% | 29% | 33% | 27% | 14% | 0% | 0% | |
| Place % | 57% | 83% | 52% | 71% | 83% | 64% | 57% | 0% | 0% | |
| Rank | 5 | 1 | 5 | 1 | 1 | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/9 | 18 Jun 2022 | Melton | 2240m | - | NR 70 to 79. | Vhrc Caduceus Metro Ht | - | $20,000 | James Herbertson | Fr4 | - | $2.40 | 7 days ago | - | 1:56.4 (55.7, 27.7) | Something Bettor | Rocknroll Runa 3.2m | Drain the Swamp 5.5m |
| 2/9 | 11 Jun 2022 | Melton | 2240m | - | NR 70 to 79. | Cobbitty Lodge Vicbred | 1.5m | $20,000 | James Herbertson | Fr4 | - | $5.50 | 13 days ago | - | 1:56.2 (56.6, 28.6) | Tuppence | Something Bettor 1.5m | Ozzie Playboy 1.4m |
| 4/8 | 29 May 2022 | Cranbrn | 2080m | - | NR 61 to 72. | Blue Hills Rise Pace | 7.9m | $9,000 | Adrian Pace | Fr6 | - | $1.45 | 22 days ago | - | 1:59.7 (57.5, 28.5) | Mr Bohannon NZ | Malibu Jack 1.1m | Pocket Thedeal NZ HFNK |
| 3/10 | 7 May 2022 | Melton | 2240m | - | NR 68 to 77. | Prydes Easifeed Pace | 10.6m | $20,000 | Joe Pace | Fr5 | - | $3.20 | 7 days ago | - | 1:55.1 (57.0, 28.5) | Treachery | Soextra 10.3m | Something Bettor HFHD |
| 1/12 | 30 Apr 2022 | Melton | 2240m | - | - | Hip Pocket Workwear | - | $20,000 | Joe Pace | Fr6 | - | $6.50 | 14 days ago | - | 1:55.6 (56.3, 28.7) | Something Bettor | Whats Stanley Got 3.6m | Rosarito Miss 4.2m |
| 2/12 | 16 Apr 2022 | Melton | 2240m | - | - | Country Clubs C'Ship Final | 2.4m | $30,000 | Joe Pace | Fr6 | - | $34.00 | 6 days ago | - | 1:56.4 (58.0, 28.5) | Cherokee Joe | Something Bettor 2.4m | Belmont Royale NZ 1.8m |
| 4/6 | 10 Apr 2022 | Cranbrn | 2080m | - | - | Country Clubs C'Ship Ht | 13.9m | $10,000 | Joe Pace | Fr1 | - | $5.00 | 9 days ago | - | 2:00.7 (56.5, 27.4) | Cherokee Joe | Foolish Pleasure 2.2m | Rocking Bugatti 2.7m |
| 5/12 | 1 Apr 2022 | Marybro | 2190m | - | - | Country Clubs C'Ship Ht | 6.6m | $10,000 | Joe Pace | Fr5 | - | $8.50 | 16 days ago | - | 2:00.4 (56.7, 28.0) | Belmont Royale NZ | Cherokee Joe 1.6m | Morrisons Dream 1.3m |
| 4/10 | 16 Mar 2022 | Marybro | 2190m | - | NR 54 to 61. | Mcphersons Printing Group | 4.3m | $8,000 | Adrian Pace | Fr7 | - | $2.80 | 15 days ago | - | 1:58.8 (57.4, 28.2) | Delwyns Son | Wingate Guy HFNK | Spot on NZ HD |
| 1/10 | 1 Mar 2022 | Kilmore | 2180m | - | NR 55 to 61. | C&m Build Group Pace | - | $8,000 | Adrian Pace | Fr1 | - | $2.30 | - | - | 1:59.5 (56.1, 28.8) | Something Bettor | Jemstone Glory 2.3m | Blazin Cracker NK |
Sire
Bettors Delight USA
Dam
Distant Memory
Trained at
Harkness
Colours
White, Dark Blue Maltese Cross, Dark Blue & Red Striped Sleeves
Owners
J Pace, S Castro, C Sant, G Caon
| Driver (12 months) | Stats | Win % | Place % | Rank | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| James Herbertson | 0-0-0-0 | 0% | 0% | - |
| Trainer (12 months) | Stats | Win % | Place % | Rank | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| J Pace | 0-0-0-0 | 0% | 0% | - |
Race comment
OVERVIEW: What an absolute rip-snorting race tonight’s Metropolitan Pace final promises to be. If it was possible to bet on times, this form guru would have his Max Bet on them breaking 1:55.5 and a speculative eager they’ll breach 1:55, purely due to the pref draw system actually reaching its potential. On face value, what happens early and the Lead Time which results from the formative war, will definitely decide this event. If SOMETHING BETTOR (7) starts significantly faster than CELESTIAL GOSSIP (6) drawn next door – and he probably should – every other runner will relent to him with speed. Should the Love Bug Jimmy Herbertson secure the top with SOMETHING BETTOR (7) in a Lead Time slower than 45-secs the race is on his racquet. Actually. He's two sets to one in front because Joe Pace’s bottomless 4YO has never lost a contest when he’s found the top. Even in that scenario, however, alternate heat winner YAMBUKIAN (13) can beat him in five. As older brother to killing machine Catch A Wave, YAMBUKIAN (13) will always be the Emilio Estevez to Catch’s Charlie Sheen. But anyone that’s watched The Breakfast Club will know that Emilio’s also pretty good and so too is YAMBUKIAN (13). So good, in fact, that he can beat the early fave two ways. Either by reaching the breeze quickly enough or by SOMETHING BETTOR (7) suffering early adversity. If those two do pair off at the top end as expected, they may set a tempo that affords a chance to others. Three others in particular. The absolute value of that trio is DRAIN THE SWAMP (12) who will thrive on crazy pace and has come back this time a better horse than ever while HELLUVA (10) and ROCKNROLL RUNA (8) are also knockout hopes. EARLY SPEED: 7 (Potential Leader) + 1,5,6 RATINGS: 7/ 13/ 12/ 10/ 8/ 6/ 1/ 5/ 9/ 3/ 11/ 4
Age
8 years old
Sex
Bay - Gelding
Breeding
Bettors Delight USA - Coppagoodone NZ (Christian Cullen NZ)
Best MR
1:55.4MS
Dist Best MR
1:55.4MS
Gear
Bit - Headcheck, Bit - Lugging, Blinkers - Murphy Blind N/S, Boots - Knee, Boots - Shin/Tendon, Crupper, Deafeners - Plugs, Headcheck - Fixed, Hopples - Round, Hopples - Length 60, Lugging Pole N/S, Shoes - Front, Shoes - Hind, Spreaders - Guiders, T ...
Today's Stats
Track
6-2-1-0
Distance
6-2-1-0
Track & Distance
6-2-1-0
Last Season
14-6-2-1
This Season
1-1-0-0
Career
16-7-3-1
Prize Money
$303,834
Win Range
2100 - 2240
Last 10 Starts
11242350x1
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 | 16-7-3-1 | 6-2-1-0 | 13-7-2-1 | 6-2-1-0 | 6-2-1-0 | 1-1-0-0 | 14-6-2-1 | 0-0-0-0 | 0-0-0-0 | |
| Win % | 44% | 33% | 54% | 33% | 33% | 100% | 43% | 0% | 0% | |
| Place % | 69% | 50% | 77% | 50% | 50% | 100% | 64% | 0% | 0% | |
| Rank | 2 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 1 | - | - |
| Finish | Date | Track | Distance | Race No. | Cond. | Class | Margin | Prize won | Driver | BR | Handicap | SP | Last Run | Settle | Mile rate | Winner | 2nd | 3rd |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/10 | 18 Jun 2022 | Melton | 2240m | - | NR 70 to 79. | Vhrc Caduceus Metro Ht | - | $20,000 | Kate Gath | Sr3 | - | $7.00 | 169 days ago | - | 1:56.2 (56.1, 28.3) | Yambukian | Celestial Gossip 11.1m | Delightful Angel 2.6m |
| 11/12 | 31 Dec 2021 | Melton | 2240m | - | - | Vicbred 3yo C&g Final | 68.2m | $130,000 | Kate Gath | Sr2 | - | $41.00 | 9 days ago | - | 1:53.4 (55.6, 28.1) | Bondi Lockdown | Narutac Prince 4.9m | Spring in His Step HD |
| 5/12 | 22 Dec 2021 | Melton | 2240m | - | - | Vicbred 3yo C&g Semi-Final | 15.4m | $20,000 | Kate Gath | Sr4 | - | $26.00 | 7 days ago | - | 1:53.5 (55.7, 27.6) | Bondi Lockdown | Beyond Delight 3.9m | Captain Bellasario HFHD |
| 3/11 | 15 Dec 2021 | Kilmore | 2180m | - | - | Vicbred 3yo C & G Ht | 4.6m | $10,000 | Kate Gath | Sr2 | - | $3.50 | 25 days ago | - | 1:57.9 (56.3, 27.0) | Better Eclipse | Go Dancing 3.9m | Yambukian HFNK |
| 2/12 | 20 Nov 2021 | Melton | 2240m | - | - | Crown 3yo C & G Final | 3.7m | $200,000 | Kate Gath | Fr1 | - | $12.00 | 7 days ago | - | 1:55.3 (54.0, 27.2) | Act Now | Yambukian 3.7m | Bettor Call Me NZ 6.5m |
| 4/12 | 13 Nov 2021 | Melton | 2240m | - | - | Irt Crown 3yo C&g Semi | 7.7m | $20,000 | Kate Gath | Fr7 | - | $12.00 | 8 days ago | - | 1:54.6 (55.5, 27.8) | Major Moth | American Dealer NZ 2.2m | Tuppence 4.6m |
| 2/12 | 5 Nov 2021 | Bendigo | 2150m | - | - | Irt Crown 3yo C&g Ht 1 | HFNK | $10,000 | Kate Gath | Fr5 | - | $3.80 | 6 days ago | - | 1:56.0 (55.9, 27.1) | Rock N Roll Doo NZ | Yambukian HFNK | Sebs Choice NK |
| 1/9 | 30 Oct 2021 | Melton | 2240m | - | NR 67 to 74. | Alabar Vicbred Pace | - | $20,000 | Kate Gath | Sr3 | - | $1.50 | 12 days ago | - | 1:55.4 (57.6, 28.4) | Yambukian | Imnopumpkin 3.9m | Major Meister NZ 2.8m |
| 1/7 | 18 Oct 2021 | Waragul | 2210m | - | NR 56 to 66. | Warragul Downtown Pace | - | $7,000 | Kate Gath | Fr7 | - | $1.04 | 9 days ago | - | 1:56.2 (58.0, 27.9) | Yambukian | The Chancer 22.3m | Celestial Gossip 4.6m |
| 7/12 | 9 Oct 2021 | Bendigo | 2650m | - | - | Lather Up Vic Derby Final | 17.9m | $200,000 | Kate Gath | Sr4 | - | $122.00 | - | - | 1:55.0 (55.7, 28.7) | Act Now | Blitzern 6.2m | Longfellow 3.6m |
Sire
Bettors Delight USA
Dam
Coppagoodone NZ
Trained at
Long Forest
Colours
Gold, Purple Logo, Red Collar, Gold & Purple Hooped Sleeves
Owners
R W (Robert) Sinnott
| 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: What an absolute rip-snorting race tonight’s Metropolitan Pace final promises to be. If it was possible to bet on times, this form guru would have his Max Bet on them breaking 1:55.5 and a speculative eager they’ll breach 1:55, purely due to the pref draw system actually reaching its potential. On face value, what happens early and the Lead Time which results from the formative war, will definitely decide this event. If SOMETHING BETTOR (7) starts significantly faster than CELESTIAL GOSSIP (6) drawn next door – and he probably should – every other runner will relent to him with speed. Should the Love Bug Jimmy Herbertson secure the top with SOMETHING BETTOR (7) in a Lead Time slower than 45-secs the race is on his racquet. Actually. He's two sets to one in front because Joe Pace’s bottomless 4YO has never lost a contest when he’s found the top. Even in that scenario, however, alternate heat winner YAMBUKIAN (13) can beat him in five. As older brother to killing machine Catch A Wave, YAMBUKIAN (13) will always be the Emilio Estevez to Catch’s Charlie Sheen. But anyone that’s watched The Breakfast Club will know that Emilio’s also pretty good and so too is YAMBUKIAN (13). So good, in fact, that he can beat the early fave two ways. Either by reaching the breeze quickly enough or by SOMETHING BETTOR (7) suffering early adversity. If those two do pair off at the top end as expected, they may set a tempo that affords a chance to others. Three others in particular. The absolute value of that trio is DRAIN THE SWAMP (12) who will thrive on crazy pace and has come back this time a better horse than ever while HELLUVA (10) and ROCKNROLL RUNA (8) are also knockout hopes. EARLY SPEED: 7 (Potential Leader) + 1,5,6 RATINGS: 7/ 13/ 12/ 10/ 8/ 6/ 1/ 5/ 9/ 3/ 11/ 4
Age
4 years old
Sex
Bay - Gelding
Breeding
Rock N Roll Heaven USA - Shes a Runa (Jeremes Jet USA)
Best MR
1:52.0MS
Dist Best MR
1:54.2MS
Gear
Bit - Headcheck, Bit - Lugging, Blinkers - Dolly Vardon, Boots - Shin/Tendon, Crupper, Deafeners - Removable, Headcheck - Fixed, Hopples - Round, Hopples - Length 58, Lugging Pole N/S, Neck Strap, Shoes - Front, Shoes - Hind, Tail Tie, Tongue Tie - V ...
Today's Stats
Track
1-0-1-0
Distance
1-0-1-0
Track & Distance
1-0-1-0
Last Season
0-0-0-0
This Season
9-3-3-0
Career
21-11-3-0
Prize Money
$124,846
Win Range
1690 - 2270
Last 10 Starts
x221441142
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 | 21-11-3-0 | 1-0-1-0 | 8-3-2-0 | 1-0-1-0 | 1-0-1-0 | 9-3-3-0 | 0-0-0-0 | 0-0-0-0 | 0-0-0-0 | |
| Win % | 52% | 0% | 38% | 0% | 0% | 33% | 0% | 0% | 0% | |
| Place % | 67% | 100% | 63% | 100% | 100% | 67% | 0% | 0% | 0% | |
| Rank | 1 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 2 | - | - | - |
| Finish | Date | Track | Distance | Race No. | Cond. | Class | Margin | Prize won | Driver | BR | Handicap | SP | Last Run | Settle | Mile rate | Winner | 2nd | 3rd |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/9 | 18 Jun 2022 | Melton | 2240m | - | NR 70 to 79. | Vhrc Caduceus Metro Ht | 3.2m | $20,000 | Jackson Painting | Fr5 | - | $2.25 | 21 days ago | - | 1:56.4 (55.7, 27.7) | Something Bettor | Rocknroll Runa 3.2m | Drain the Swamp 5.5m |
| 4/10 | 28 May 2022 | Menangl | 2300m | - | No NR. | Tab Regional State Final | 2.2m | $100,000 | Jackson Painting | Fr2 | - | $2.15 | 8 days ago | - | 1:55.7 (56.0, 28.2) | Defiant | Lets Get Rockin HD | Lyrical Genius 1.5m |
| 1/10 | 20 May 2022 | Riverin | 2270m | - | NR up to 70. | Tab Regional Riverina Fina | - | $100,000 | Jackson Painting | Fr4 | - | $1.45 | 17 days ago | - | 1:54.2 (54.7, 28.4) | Rocknroll Runa | Defiant 6.7m | Barrett 6.4m |
| 1/8 | 3 May 2022 | Riverin | 2270m | - | NR up to 70. | Tab Regional Champ Heat 3 | - | $9,690 | Jackson Painting | Fr4 | - | $1.12 | 17 days ago | - | 1:57.3 (54.9, 26.2) | Rocknroll Runa | So Much Bettor 14.1m | Western Style 2.2m |
| 4/10 | 16 Apr 2022 | Riverin | 2270m | - | No NR. | Milbrae Quarries C/ship G1 | 9.1m | $100,000 | Jackson Painting | Fr1 | - | $41.00 | 6 days ago | - | 1:52.3 (55.1, 28.4) | Ideal Dan | Send It 3.8m | Artillery 1.5m |
| 4/10 | 10 Apr 2022 | Riverin | 2270m | - | No NR. | Milbrae Quarries Cship Ht1 | 14.6m | $9,690 | Jackson Painting | Fr1 | - | $5.50 | 15 days ago | - | 1:53.5 (54.2, 27.5) | Ideal Dan | Artillery 11.4m | Crunch Time HFHD |
| 1/9 | 26 Mar 2022 | Riverin | 1740m | - | NR up to 63. | Southwest Stockfeeds | - | $8,976 | Jackson Painting | Fr7 | - | $1.50 | 8 days ago | - | 1:52.0 (55.2, 27.6) | Rocknroll Runa | Girls Love Pearls NZ 9.6m | Bobby Street 6.2m |
| 2/8 | 18 Mar 2022 | Riverin | 2270m | - | NR up to 68. | Congratulations Jackson | - | $8,976 | Jackson Painting | Fr4 | - | $1.15 | 7 days ago | - | 1:59.6 (55.0, 26.4) | Itz Miss Montana NZ | Rocknroll Runa 7.3m | The Texas Ranger HFHD |
| 2/9 | 11 Mar 2022 | Young | 1720m | - | NR up to 60. | Tab Venue Mode | 8.6m | $9,996 | Jackson Painting | Sr1 | - | $2.40 | 476 days ago | - | 1:56.6 (56.3, 27.9) | Ryans Gangster | Rocknroll Runa 8.6m | Tulhurst Writer 4.8m |
| 6/10 | 20 Nov 2020 | Riverin | 1740m | - | No NR. | Nswbc Western Region 2yo C | 2.9m | $30,000 | Jackson Painting | Fr6 | - | $2.10 | - | - | 1:52.2 (57.1, 28.0) | Kashed Up | Stravinsky 1.1m | Saint Julien 1.4m |
Sire
Rock N Roll Heaven USA
Dam
Shes a Runa
Trained at
Narrandera
Colours
Dark Blue, Grey Spots & Sleeves
Owners
K B (Kylie) Kennedy
| Driver (12 months) | Stats | Win % | Place % | Rank | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jackson Painting | 0-0-0-0 | 0% | 0% | - |
| Trainer (12 months) | Stats | Win % | Place % | Rank | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| D A Kennedy | 0-0-0-0 | 0% | 0% | - |
D: Rebecca Bartley
T: S J O'Donoghue, R K Bartley
Race comment
OVERVIEW: What an absolute rip-snorting race tonight’s Metropolitan Pace final promises to be. If it was possible to bet on times, this form guru would have his Max Bet on them breaking 1:55.5 and a speculative eager they’ll breach 1:55, purely due to the pref draw system actually reaching its potential. On face value, what happens early and the Lead Time which results from the formative war, will definitely decide this event. If SOMETHING BETTOR (7) starts significantly faster than CELESTIAL GOSSIP (6) drawn next door – and he probably should – every other runner will relent to him with speed. Should the Love Bug Jimmy Herbertson secure the top with SOMETHING BETTOR (7) in a Lead Time slower than 45-secs the race is on his racquet. Actually. He's two sets to one in front because Joe Pace’s bottomless 4YO has never lost a contest when he’s found the top. Even in that scenario, however, alternate heat winner YAMBUKIAN (13) can beat him in five. As older brother to killing machine Catch A Wave, YAMBUKIAN (13) will always be the Emilio Estevez to Catch’s Charlie Sheen. But anyone that’s watched The Breakfast Club will know that Emilio’s also pretty good and so too is YAMBUKIAN (13). So good, in fact, that he can beat the early fave two ways. Either by reaching the breeze quickly enough or by SOMETHING BETTOR (7) suffering early adversity. If those two do pair off at the top end as expected, they may set a tempo that affords a chance to others. Three others in particular. The absolute value of that trio is DRAIN THE SWAMP (12) who will thrive on crazy pace and has come back this time a better horse than ever while HELLUVA (10) and ROCKNROLL RUNA (8) are also knockout hopes. EARLY SPEED: 7 (Potential Leader) + 1,5,6 RATINGS: 7/ 13/ 12/ 10/ 8/ 6/ 1/ 5/ 9/ 3/ 11/ 4
Age
11 years old
Sex
Bay - Gelding
Breeding
Life Sign USA - Two Teds (Armbro Operative USA)
Best MR
1:55.5MS
Dist Best MR
1:56.1MS
Gear
Bit - Snaffle, Blinkers - Dolly Vardon, Boots - Shin/Tendon, Deafeners - Plugs, Hopples - Flat, Tongue Tie - Visible
Today's Stats
Track
22-2-0-3
Distance
16-2-0-3
Track & Distance
16-2-0-3
Last Season
24-0-3-3
This Season
11-0-2-0
Career
77-10-8-10
Prize Money
$172,340
Win Range
1670 - 2240
Last 10 Starts
8726844245
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 | 77-10-8-10 | 16-2-0-3 | 57-7-7-8 | 22-2-0-3 | 16-2-0-3 | 11-0-2-0 | 24-0-3-3 | 0-0-0-0 | 0-0-0-0 | |
| Win % | 13% | 13% | 12% | 9% | 13% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | |
| Place % | 36% | 31% | 39% | 23% | 31% | 18% | 25% | 0% | 0% | |
| Rank | 12 | 6 | 9 | 7 | 6 | 11 | 11 | - | - |
| Finish | Date | Track | Distance | Race No. | Cond. | Class | Margin | Prize won | Driver | BR | Handicap | SP | Last Run | Settle | Mile rate | Winner | 2nd | 3rd |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/9 | 18 Jun 2022 | Melton | 2240m | - | NR 70 to 79. | Vhrc Caduceus Metro Ht | 13.8m | $20,000 | Rebecca Bartley | Fr3 | - | $31.00 | 21 days ago | - | 1:56.4 (55.7, 27.7) | Something Bettor | Rocknroll Runa 3.2m | Drain the Swamp 5.5m |
| 4/9 | 28 May 2022 | Melton | 2240m | - | NR 70 to 79. | Irt Australia Pace | 18.2m | $20,000 | Rebecca Bartley | Fr3 | - | $41.00 | 10 days ago | - | 1:56.1 (55.4, 27.8) | Tuppence | High Flying Harry NZ 8.2m | Belmont Royale NZ 8.2m |
| 2/8 | 18 May 2022 | Shepptn | 2190m | - | NR 57 to 68. | Alabar Pace | HFNK | $9,000 | Rebecca Bartley | Fr6 | - | $8.50 | 10 days ago | - | 2:00.0 (56.4, 28.1) | Urus NZ | Mongiana HFNK | Madam Reactor HFNK |
| 4/12 | 8 May 2022 | Shepptn | 2190m | - | NR 61 to 72. | Hicks Stables Pace | 4.5m | $9,000 | Rebecca Bartley | Fr6 | - | $19.00 | 15 days ago | - | 1:58.8 (57.1, 28.6) | High Flying Harry NZ | Sofala HD | King of Trumps NZ 1.6m |
| 4/7 | 23 Apr 2022 | Mildura | 2190m | - | NR 72 to 120. | Mallee Bearings Ffa 2022 | 31.7m | $10,000 | Rebecca Bartley | Fr1 | - | $9.50 | 4 days ago | - | 1:55.1 (56.4, 28.1) | Cant Top This | Bernie Winkle NZ 23.7m | Ozzie Battler 3.3m |
| 8/8 | 19 Apr 2022 | Mildura | 2190m | - | NR 65 to 79. | Tenderprint Aust Cup Ht2 | 14.5m | $10,000 | Rebecca Bartley | Fr3 | - | $9.50 | 11 days ago | - | 1:59.6 (56.8, 27.8) | Art of Sheng Li | Cemetery Bay 3.7m | Malibu Jack 5.4m |
| 6/10 | 8 Apr 2022 | Bendigo | 2150m | - | NR 62 to 75. | Garrards Horse & Hound | 10.9m | $10,000 | Rebecca Bartley | Fr7 | - | $31.00 | 39 days ago | - | 1:55.7 (56.4, 29.1) | Major Watson NZ | Dougs Babe HD | Pocket Thedeal NZ 1.9m |
| 2/10 | 28 Feb 2022 | Marybro | 2190m | - | NR 57 to 68. | Garry & Betty Neumann Pace | 2.5m | $9,000 | Rebecca Bartley | Sr2 | - | $5.50 | 16 days ago | - | 1:57.4 (56.9, 28.3) | Aussiepride | Mongiana 2.5m | Hook Eye Joh HD |
| 7/12 | 12 Feb 2022 | Melton | 2240m | - | NR 70 to 79. | Nevele R Stud Pace | 19.1m | $20,000 | Rebecca Bartley | Fr3 | - | $81.00 | 14 days ago | - | 1:56.4 (56.1, 27.3) | Youaremy Sunshine | October Reign 3.3m | Radius 1.5m |
| 8/9 | 29 Jan 2022 | Melton | 2240m | - | NR 70 to 79. | Alabar Vicbred Pace | 53.8m | $20,000 | Rebecca Bartley | Fr3 | - | $26.00 | - | - | 1:56.2 (59.3, 30.6) | Youaremy Sunshine | Villacci 1.5m | October Reign 8.7m |
Sire
Life Sign USA
Dam
Two Teds
Trained at
Kialla
Colours
White, Orange Diamond & Sleeves
Owners
G Gagliardi, R Gagliardi
| Driver (12 months) | Stats | Win % | Place % | Rank | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rebecca Bartley | 0-0-0-0 | 0% | 0% | - |
| Trainer (12 months) | Stats | Win % | Place % | Rank | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| S J O'Donoghue, R K Bartley | 0-0-0-0 | 0% | 0% | - |
D: Ryan Sanderson (a(C))
T: A C Markham
Race comment
OVERVIEW: What an absolute rip-snorting race tonight’s Metropolitan Pace final promises to be. If it was possible to bet on times, this form guru would have his Max Bet on them breaking 1:55.5 and a speculative eager they’ll breach 1:55, purely due to the pref draw system actually reaching its potential. On face value, what happens early and the Lead Time which results from the formative war, will definitely decide this event. If SOMETHING BETTOR (7) starts significantly faster than CELESTIAL GOSSIP (6) drawn next door – and he probably should – every other runner will relent to him with speed. Should the Love Bug Jimmy Herbertson secure the top with SOMETHING BETTOR (7) in a Lead Time slower than 45-secs the race is on his racquet. Actually. He's two sets to one in front because Joe Pace’s bottomless 4YO has never lost a contest when he’s found the top. Even in that scenario, however, alternate heat winner YAMBUKIAN (13) can beat him in five. As older brother to killing machine Catch A Wave, YAMBUKIAN (13) will always be the Emilio Estevez to Catch’s Charlie Sheen. But anyone that’s watched The Breakfast Club will know that Emilio’s also pretty good and so too is YAMBUKIAN (13). So good, in fact, that he can beat the early fave two ways. Either by reaching the breeze quickly enough or by SOMETHING BETTOR (7) suffering early adversity. If those two do pair off at the top end as expected, they may set a tempo that affords a chance to others. Three others in particular. The absolute value of that trio is DRAIN THE SWAMP (12) who will thrive on crazy pace and has come back this time a better horse than ever while HELLUVA (10) and ROCKNROLL RUNA (8) are also knockout hopes. EARLY SPEED: 7 (Potential Leader) + 1,5,6 RATINGS: 7/ 13/ 12/ 10/ 8/ 6/ 1/ 5/ 9/ 3/ 11/ 4
Age
11 years old
Sex
Brown - Gelding
Breeding
For a Reason - In the Beginning (Million to One USA)
Best MR
1:55.2
Dist Best MR
1:59.3MS
Gear
Bit - Lugging, Blinkers - Block, Boots - Shin/Tendon, Deafeners - Removable, Hopples - Length 55.5, Neck Strap, Tail Tie
Today's Stats
Track
6-0-1-0
Distance
5-0-1-0
Track & Distance
4-0-1-0
Last Season
24-3-2-5
This Season
16-0-2-3
Career
146-18-22-21
Prize Money
$188,350
Win Range
1609 - 2700
Last 10 Starts
2443587756
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 | 146-18-22-21 | 5-0-1-0 | 72-4-14-13 | 6-0-1-0 | 4-0-1-0 | 16-0-2-3 | 24-3-2-5 | 0-0-0-0 | 0-0-0-0 | |
| Win % | 12% | 0% | 6% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 13% | 0% | 0% | |
| Place % | 42% | 20% | 43% | 17% | 25% | 31% | 42% | 0% | 0% | |
| Rank | 11 | 11 | 10 | 11 | 9 | 10 | 8 | - | - |
| Finish | Date | Track | Distance | Race No. | Cond. | Class | Margin | Prize won | Driver | BR | Handicap | SP | Last Run | Settle | Mile rate | Winner | 2nd | 3rd |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/9 | 18 Jun 2022 | Melton | 2240m | - | NR 70 to 79. | Vhrc Caduceus Metro Ht | 15.2m | $20,000 | Ashleigh Markham | Fr1 | - | $151.00 | 21 days ago | - | 1:56.4 (55.7, 27.7) | Something Bettor | Rocknroll Runa 3.2m | Drain the Swamp 5.5m |
| 5/9 | 28 May 2022 | Melton | 2240m | - | NR 70 to 79. | Irt Australia Pace | 19.6m | $20,000 | Ashleigh Markham | Fr2 | - | $126.00 | 3 days ago | - | 1:56.1 (55.4, 27.8) | Tuppence | High Flying Harry NZ 8.2m | Belmont Royale NZ 8.2m |
| 7/10 | 25 May 2022 | Charltn | 1609m | - | NR 55 to 65. | Wally Churchill Memorial | 18.3m | $9,000 | Codi Rauchenberger | Sr2 | - | $9.50 | 8 days ago | - | 1:54.7 (56.2, 28.7) | American Legacy NZ | Muckinbar Diva HD | Bettor Star 7.0m |
| 7/10 | 17 May 2022 | Swanhil | 2240m | - | NR 62 to 75. | Vhrc Bonuses Pace | 7.8m | $10,000 | Ashleigh Markham | Fr6 | - | $151.00 | 10 days ago | - | 1:59.6 (55.3, 27.2) | Runaway Celebrity | Chrissy Chic HFNK | Treacherous Rock NK |
| 8/10 | 7 May 2022 | Melton | 2240m | - | NR 68 to 77. | Prydes Easifeed Pace | 31.5m | $20,000 | Ashleigh Markham | Fr7 | - | $81.00 | 7 days ago | - | 1:55.1 (57.0, 28.5) | Treachery | Soextra 10.3m | Something Bettor HFHD |
| 5/10 | 30 Apr 2022 | Melton | 1720m | - | NR 70 to 79. | Nutrien Pace | 4.7m | $20,000 | Shannon O'sullivan | Fr2 | - | $101.00 | 19 days ago | - | 1:53.1 (56.7, 28.9) | Jilliby Nitro | Kissmelvis 1.6m | Tuppence NK |
| 3/8 | 11 Apr 2022 | Horsham | 2200m | - | NR 61 to 72. | Hyland Race Colours Pace | 5.5m | $9,000 | Codi Rauchenberger | Fr3 | - | $8.50 | 2 days ago | - | 2:02.1 (56.2, 27.0) | Platinum Stride NZ | Ruby Wingate 1.3m | Budd Sidewinder 4.2m |
| 4/10 | 9 Apr 2022 | Melton | 1720m | - | NR 70 to 79. | Dnr Logistics Pace | 5.2m | $20,000 | Shannon O'sullivan | Fr1 | - | $17.00 | 13 days ago | - | 1:52.8 (55.6, 27.9) | Captain Confetti NZ | Tuppence 2.4m | Ozzie Playboy HFHD |
| 4/10 | 27 Mar 2022 | Ouyen | 2423m | - | NR 72 to 120. | Greggs Electric Ouyen Cup | 4.0m | $14,500 | Ashleigh Markham | Fr3 | - | $19.00 | 8 days ago | - | 1:59.1 (57.5, 28.3) | Equity Stride | Stratofortress NZ HFHD | Pocket Thedeal NZ 1.7m |
| 2/8 | 19 Mar 2022 | Melton | 2240m | - | - | Beraldo Pace | 1.1m | $10,000 | Ashleigh Markham | Fr3 | - | $12.00 | - | - | 1:57.8 (56.7, 28.6) | Roll Along Styx NZ | Budd Sidewinder 1.1m | Auckland Red HFHD |
Sire
For a Reason
Dam
In the Beginning
Trained at
Westbury
Colours
Black, White Circle With White "M", Collar, Cuffs & Stripes On Sleeves
Owners
M A Laugher, T J Laugher
| Driver (12 months) | Stats | Win % | Place % | Rank | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ryan Sanderson | 0-0-0-0 | 0% | 0% | - |
| Trainer (12 months) | Stats | Win % | Place % | Rank | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| A C Markham | 0-0-0-0 | 0% | 0% | - |
Race comment
OVERVIEW: What an absolute rip-snorting race tonight’s Metropolitan Pace final promises to be. If it was possible to bet on times, this form guru would have his Max Bet on them breaking 1:55.5 and a speculative eager they’ll breach 1:55, purely due to the pref draw system actually reaching its potential. On face value, what happens early and the Lead Time which results from the formative war, will definitely decide this event. If SOMETHING BETTOR (7) starts significantly faster than CELESTIAL GOSSIP (6) drawn next door – and he probably should – every other runner will relent to him with speed. Should the Love Bug Jimmy Herbertson secure the top with SOMETHING BETTOR (7) in a Lead Time slower than 45-secs the race is on his racquet. Actually. He's two sets to one in front because Joe Pace’s bottomless 4YO has never lost a contest when he’s found the top. Even in that scenario, however, alternate heat winner YAMBUKIAN (13) can beat him in five. As older brother to killing machine Catch A Wave, YAMBUKIAN (13) will always be the Emilio Estevez to Catch’s Charlie Sheen. But anyone that’s watched The Breakfast Club will know that Emilio’s also pretty good and so too is YAMBUKIAN (13). So good, in fact, that he can beat the early fave two ways. Either by reaching the breeze quickly enough or by SOMETHING BETTOR (7) suffering early adversity. If those two do pair off at the top end as expected, they may set a tempo that affords a chance to others. Three others in particular. The absolute value of that trio is DRAIN THE SWAMP (12) who will thrive on crazy pace and has come back this time a better horse than ever while HELLUVA (10) and ROCKNROLL RUNA (8) are also knockout hopes. EARLY SPEED: 7 (Potential Leader) + 1,5,6 RATINGS: 7/ 13/ 12/ 10/ 8/ 6/ 1/ 5/ 9/ 3/ 11/ 4
Age
10 years old
Sex
Bay - Gelding
Breeding
Art Major USA - Mesmerizing (Our Sir Vancelot NZ)
Best MR
1:54.3MS
Dist Best MR
1:56.0MS
Gear
Bit - Snaffle, 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, Blinkers - Cant See Bak
Gear Changes
Removed: Blinkers - Hood; Added: Blinkers - Cant See Bak
Today's Stats
Track
42-5-6-6
Distance
27-2-5-2
Track & Distance
27-2-5-2
Last Season
14-2-2-2
This Season
13-3-1-0
Career
75-13-14-9
Prize Money
$270,790
Win Range
1609 - 2240
Last 10 Starts
2150891495
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 | 75-13-14-9 | 27-2-5-2 | 52-8-10-4 | 42-5-6-6 | 27-2-5-2 | 13-3-1-0 | 14-2-2-2 | 0-0-0-0 | 0-0-0-0 | |
| Win % | 17% | 7% | 15% | 12% | 7% | 23% | 14% | 0% | 0% | |
| Place % | 48% | 33% | 42% | 40% | 33% | 31% | 43% | 0% | 0% | |
| Rank | 7 | 7 | 7 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 7 | - | - |
| 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 | 18 Jun 2022 | Melton | 2240m | - | NR 70 to 79. | Vhrc Caduceus Metro Ht | 16.4m | $20,000 | John Caldow | Sr1 | - | $151.00 | 21 days ago | - | 1:56.2 (56.1, 28.3) | Yambukian | Celestial Gossip 11.1m | Delightful Angel 2.6m |
| 9/10 | 28 May 2022 | Melton | 1720m | - | NR 70 to 79. | Alabar Vicbred Platinum | 33.9m | $30,000 | John Caldow | Sr3 | - | $101.00 | 7 days ago | - | 1:53.1 (56.7, 27.7) | La Captain | Allshookup 1.7m | Drain the Swamp HFHD |
| 4/9 | 21 May 2022 | Melton | 1720m | - | NR 70 to 79. | Vicbred Platinum Metro Ht | 5.8m | $20,000 | John Caldow | Sr2 | - | $51.00 | 14 days ago | - | 1:53.1 (56.1, 28.4) | Drain the Swamp | Soextra 1.4m | Kissmelvis 3.7m |
| 1/9 | 7 May 2022 | Melton | 1720m | - | - | Hip Pocket Workwear Pace | - | $10,000 | John Caldow | Sr3 | - | $3.00 | 7 days ago | - | 1:55.7 (58.3, 29.3) | Messerati | Leigha Miller 5.7m | Better Exclusive NZ NK |
| 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 | - | - | 1:56.3 (56.6, 28.0) | Belittled | Messerati 1.4m | Castle Retreat 2.6m |
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% | - |
Race comment
OVERVIEW: What an absolute rip-snorting race tonight’s Metropolitan Pace final promises to be. If it was possible to bet on times, this form guru would have his Max Bet on them breaking 1:55.5 and a speculative eager they’ll breach 1:55, purely due to the pref draw system actually reaching its potential. On face value, what happens early and the Lead Time which results from the formative war, will definitely decide this event. If SOMETHING BETTOR (7) starts significantly faster than CELESTIAL GOSSIP (6) drawn next door – and he probably should – every other runner will relent to him with speed. Should the Love Bug Jimmy Herbertson secure the top with SOMETHING BETTOR (7) in a Lead Time slower than 45-secs the race is on his racquet. Actually. He's two sets to one in front because Joe Pace’s bottomless 4YO has never lost a contest when he’s found the top. Even in that scenario, however, alternate heat winner YAMBUKIAN (13) can beat him in five. As older brother to killing machine Catch A Wave, YAMBUKIAN (13) will always be the Emilio Estevez to Catch’s Charlie Sheen. But anyone that’s watched The Breakfast Club will know that Emilio’s also pretty good and so too is YAMBUKIAN (13). So good, in fact, that he can beat the early fave two ways. Either by reaching the breeze quickly enough or by SOMETHING BETTOR (7) suffering early adversity. If those two do pair off at the top end as expected, they may set a tempo that affords a chance to others. Three others in particular. The absolute value of that trio is DRAIN THE SWAMP (12) who will thrive on crazy pace and has come back this time a better horse than ever while HELLUVA (10) and ROCKNROLL RUNA (8) are also knockout hopes. EARLY SPEED: 7 (Potential Leader) + 1,5,6 RATINGS: 7/ 13/ 12/ 10/ 8/ 6/ 1/ 5/ 9/ 3/ 11/ 4
Age
10 years old
Sex
Bay - Gelding
Breeding
Bettors Delight USA - All Promises (Albert Albert USA)
Best MR
1:54.5MS
Dist Best MR
1:58.3MS
Gear
Bit - Snaffle, Blinkers - Spring Loaded, Boots - Knee, Boots - Shin/Tendon, Burr - Rein N/S, Crupper, Deafeners - Removable, Headcheck - None, Hopples - Round, Hopples - Length 59, Shoes - Front, Shoes - Hind, Tail Tie, Tongue Tie - Visible
Today's Stats
Track
2-0-0-0
Distance
1-0-0-0
Track & Distance
1-0-0-0
Last Season
16-2-0-2
This Season
14-1-1-3
Career
66-12-7-9
Prize Money
$169,085
Win Range
1660 - 2138
Last 10 Starts
5035394347
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 | 66-12-7-9 | 1-0-0-0 | 22-1-3-5 | 2-0-0-0 | 1-0-0-0 | 14-1-1-3 | 16-2-0-2 | 0-0-0-0 | 0-0-0-0 | |
| Win % | 18% | 0% | 5% | 0% | 0% | 7% | 13% | 0% | 0% | |
| Place % | 42% | 0% | 41% | 0% | 0% | 36% | 25% | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/10 | 18 Jun 2022 | Melton | 2240m | - | NR 70 to 79. | Vhrc Caduceus Metro Ht | 18.6m | $20,000 | Ellen Tormey | Fr3 | - | $51.00 | 8 days ago | - | 1:56.2 (56.1, 28.3) | Yambukian | Celestial Gossip 11.1m | Delightful Angel 2.6m |
| 4/8 | 10 Jun 2022 | Mildura | 2190m | - | NR up to 120. | Tenderprint Australia Pace | 15.8m | $12,000 | Abby Sanderson | Fr2 | - | $18.00 | 5 days ago | - | 1:59.9 (56.8, 28.0) | Tango Tara NZ | Bernie Winkle NZ 5.4m | Murranji Track 4.9m |
| 3/8 | 5 Jun 2022 | Bendigo | 2150m | - | NR 57 to 68. | Barbara Pratt Memorial | 8.4m | $4,500 | Abby Sanderson | Fr6 | - | $3.10 | 8 days ago | - | 1:58.0 (58.6, 29.9) | Shaq | Terrorleen SHFHD | Amillion Promises 8.4m |
| 4/10 | 28 May 2022 | Melton | 1720m | - | - | Logical Staffing Solutions | 11.2m | $20,000 | Jack Laugher | Sr1 | - | $12.00 | 21 days ago | - | 1:54.8 (55.7, 26.6) | Bettor Isolate | Jeremy Wells NZ 9.7m | Dont Need an Excuse NZ HD |
| 9/11 | 7 May 2022 | Albpark | 2138m | - | No NR. | Qualifying Pace | 10.9m | $14,396 | Adam Sanderson | Fr6 | - | $23.00 | 7 days ago | - | 1:56.8 (56.7, 28.5) | Give Me a Minute NZ | Falcons SHFHD | Air Time 3.4m |
| 3/10 | 30 Apr 2022 | Albpark | 1660m | - | No NR. | Pelican Waters Qualifying | 5.4m | $13,930 | Adam Sanderson | Sr1 | - | $9.00 | 7 days ago | - | 1:53.5 (55.6, 27.7) | Rocks or Diamonds | Uncle Shank HD | Amillion Promises 4.9m |
| 5/11 | 23 Apr 2022 | Albpark | 2138m | - | No NR. | Trader Electrical Qualify | 4.0m | $14,396 | Adam Sanderson | Sr2 | - | $8.50 | 7 days ago | - | 1:57.8 (56.9, 29.0) | Glenledi Boy NZ | Young Conqueror NZ 1.2m | Obi One NZ 2.1m |
| 3/9 | 16 Apr 2022 | Albpark | 1660m | - | No NR. | Designline Qualifying Pace | 2.5m | $13,930 | Adam Sanderson | Fr1 | - | $3.30 | 8 days ago | - | 1:53.3 (55.1, 27.9) | Juddy Douglas | Falcons HFNK | Amillion Promises 1.9m |
| 10/11 | 8 Apr 2022 | Albpark | 2138m | - | No NR. | Qualifying Pace | 30.8m | $21,378 | Adam Sanderson | Fr5 | - | $31.00 | 7 days ago | - | 1:55.1 (56.5, 28.8) | Big Wheels | Hemsworth NZ 1.7m | The Darling 3.1m |
| 5/10 | 1 Apr 2022 | Albpark | 2138m | - | NR 60 to 75. | Garrards Nr60-75 Qbred | 13.8m | $21,378 | Adam Sanderson | Fr6 | - | $10.00 | - | - | 1:56.8 (57.8, 28.9) | Good as It Gets | Which Hunt 1.8m | Class to the Max 1.2m |
Sire
Bettors Delight USA
Dam
All Promises
Trained at
Warral
Colours
White, Dark Blue A, Ring & Sleeves
Owners
ABR Bloodstock Pty Ltd, Summit Bloodstock Pty Ltd, MMS Scott, R L Scott, B P Fitzgerald, A T Ison
| Trainer (12 months) | Stats | Win % | Place % | Rank | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| J A Douglas | 0-0-0-0 | 0% | 0% | - |
Race comment
OVERVIEW: What an absolute rip-snorting race tonight’s Metropolitan Pace final promises to be. If it was possible to bet on times, this form guru would have his Max Bet on them breaking 1:55.5 and a speculative eager they’ll breach 1:55, purely due to the pref draw system actually reaching its potential. On face value, what happens early and the Lead Time which results from the formative war, will definitely decide this event. If SOMETHING BETTOR (7) starts significantly faster than CELESTIAL GOSSIP (6) drawn next door – and he probably should – every other runner will relent to him with speed. Should the Love Bug Jimmy Herbertson secure the top with SOMETHING BETTOR (7) in a Lead Time slower than 45-secs the race is on his racquet. Actually. He's two sets to one in front because Joe Pace’s bottomless 4YO has never lost a contest when he’s found the top. Even in that scenario, however, alternate heat winner YAMBUKIAN (13) can beat him in five. As older brother to killing machine Catch A Wave, YAMBUKIAN (13) will always be the Emilio Estevez to Catch’s Charlie Sheen. But anyone that’s watched The Breakfast Club will know that Emilio’s also pretty good and so too is YAMBUKIAN (13). So good, in fact, that he can beat the early fave two ways. Either by reaching the breeze quickly enough or by SOMETHING BETTOR (7) suffering early adversity. If those two do pair off at the top end as expected, they may set a tempo that affords a chance to others. Three others in particular. The absolute value of that trio is DRAIN THE SWAMP (12) who will thrive on crazy pace and has come back this time a better horse than ever while HELLUVA (10) and ROCKNROLL RUNA (8) are also knockout hopes. EARLY SPEED: 7 (Potential Leader) + 1,5,6 RATINGS: 7/ 13/ 12/ 10/ 8/ 6/ 1/ 5/ 9/ 3/ 11/ 4