Ballarat R4 PLOVER SECURITY PACE
Plover Security Pace
7:04pm • 2200m • Mobile Start • Pacers • NR 90 to 120. • No age restrictions • $20,0007:04pm • 2200m • Mobile Start • Pacers • NR 90 to 120. • No age restrictions • $20,000
Age
9 years old
Sex
Brown - Gelding
Today's Stats
Track
2-1-0-0
Distance
10-2-1-1
Track & Distance
0-0-0-0
Last Season
6-1-2-2
This Season
11-6-2-1
Career
53-20-13-5
Prize Money
$445,526
Win Range
1710 - 2698
Last 10 Starts
4113421211
Last Run
21 days ago
Win S/Rate
Place S/Rate
| Total | Distance | Dist Range | Track | Trk & Dist | This Season | Last Season | 1st Up | 2nd Up | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stats | 53-20-13-5 | 10-2-1-1 | 27-12-2-3 | 2-1-0-0 | 0-0-0-0 | 11-6-2-1 | 6-1-2-2 | 0-0-0-0 | 0-0-0-0 | |
| Win % | 38% | 20% | 44% | 50% | 0% | 55% | 17% | 0% | 0% | |
| Place % | 72% | 40% | 63% | 50% | 0% | 82% | 83% | 0% | 0% | |
| Rank | 1 | 5 | 1 | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/9 | 25 Jun 2022 | Melton | 1720m | - | NR 90 to 120. | Tab Blacks A Fake Ffa | - | $24,000 | Mark Pitt | Fr2 | - | $1.35 | 14 days ago | - | 1:53.3 (54.1, 27.1) | Like a Wildfire NZ | Better Eclipse 4.2m | Triple Eight NZ HD |
| 1/6 | 11 Jun 2022 | Melton | 2240m | - | NR 90 to 120. | Tab Italian Cup | - | $24,000 | Mark Pitt | Fr5 | - | $4.40 | 56 days ago | - | 1:57.0 (54.1, 27.8) | Like a Wildfire NZ | Triple Eight NZ 7.4m | Supreme Dominator NZ 4.4m |
| 2/13 | 16 Apr 2022 | Lncstn | 2698m | - | NR 80 or better. | Ladbrokes Easter Cup | 1.2m | $100,000 | Allan Mcdonough | 20 Fr3 | 20kgs | $2.70 | 6 days ago | - | 1:59.3 (56.1, 27.4) | Longfellow | Like a Wildfire NZ 1.2m | Sunny Sanz HFNK |
| 1/6 | 10 Apr 2022 | Lncstn | 2698m | - | NR 80 or better. | Easter Cup Heat 1 | - | $14,000 | Mark Pitt | 20 Fr2 | 20kgs | $1.35 | 16 days ago | - | 1:59.4 (56.4, 27.2) | Like a Wildfire NZ | Shannonstheman 17.3m | Lip Reader 19.3m |
| 2/6 | 25 Mar 2022 | Echuca | 2560m | - | NR 90 to 120. | Echuca Pacing Cup | 2.8m | $35,000 | Leigh Sutton | Fr5 | - | $2.20 | 20 days ago | - | 2:00.0 (55.5, 27.6) | Demon Delight | Like a Wildfire NZ 2.8m | Phoenix Prince HD |
| 4/10 | 5 Mar 2022 | Menangl | 2400m | - | No NR. | Ainsworth Ffa G1 | 6.8m | $100,000 | Nathan Jack | Fr4 | - | $6.00 | 7 days ago | - | 1:54.1 (55.4, 27.8) | Zeuss Bromac NZ | Stylish Memphis NZ 2.1m | Triple Eight NZ 4.4m |
| 3/10 | 26 Feb 2022 | Menangl | 1609m | - | No NR. | Schweppes Sprint Group 1 | 9.2m | $100,000 | Nathan Jack | Fr1 | - | $9.50 | 7 days ago | - | 1:48.2 (54.4, 27.4) | Spirit of St Louis NZ | Majestic Cruiser 4.6m | Like a Wildfire NZ 4.6m |
| 1/8 | 19 Feb 2022 | Terang | 2680m | - | NR 90 to 120. | Terang Co-Op Pacing Cup | - | $50,000 | Leigh Sutton | Fr6 | - | $4.60 | 14 days ago | - | 1:58.2 (57.2, 28.7) | Like a Wildfire NZ | Phoenix Prince NK | Highway to Heaven NZ 3.0m |
| 1/12 | 5 Feb 2022 | Melton | 2240m | - | NR 90 to 120. | Tab The Pure Steel | - | $30,000 | David Moran | Sr3 | - | $2.90 | 7 days ago | - | 1:55.7 (54.7, 26.8) | Like a Wildfire NZ | Boy From Bondi 4.6m | Tango Tara NZ HFNK |
| 4/9 | 29 Jan 2022 | Melton | 2240m | - | NR 90 to 120. | Allied Casey Classic | 8.4m | $50,000 | David Moran | Fr6 | - | $19.00 | - | - | 1:53.9 (54.9, 27.5) | Triple Eight NZ | Expensive Ego 7.6m | Major Roll HD |
| Firm | Good | Soft | Heavy | Synthetic | All Wet | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stats | 0-0-0-0 | 0-0-0-0 | 0-0-0-0 | 0-0-0-0 | 0-0-0-0 | 0-0-0-0 | |
| Win % | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | |
| Place % | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | |
| Rank | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Sire
Big Jim USA
Dam
Im Against the Wind NZ
Trained at
Cardigan
Colours
Navy Blue, White Yoke, Silver Band, Navy Blue Sleeves
Owners
S B Phillips, A M Phillips
| Driver (12 months) | Stats | Win % | Place % | Rank | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Allan McDonough | 0-0-0-0 | 0% | 0% | - |
| Trainer (12 months) | Stats | Win % | Place % | Rank | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| E J Stewart | 0-0-0-0 | 0% | 0% | - |
Race comment
OVERVIEW: LIKE A WILDFIRE (4) defeated Triple Eight and Supreme Dominator in the Italian Cup when returning from Tasmania. Triple Eight has since travelled to Queensland and blitzed his rivals in the Mr Feelgood and Supreme Dominator won the Preux Chevalier FFA last week so the form line is very strong. LIKE A WILDFIRE (4) followed with a victory in a slick mile rate of 1.53.3 at Melton on June 25 so he is clearly the horse to beat. BONCEL BENJAMIN (5) is the reigning Inter Dominion champion and will have plenty of admirers. He has had an extensive trial campaign and he hasn’t been at his brilliant best but he must be kept safe. TANGO TARA (6) progressed forward to find the lead and was run down in the latter stages when second behind Bernie Winkle at Shepparton last outing. He is a versatile pacer and should go well again. SHORTYS MATE (3) possesses a powerful finishing burst and is capable of running into a place at longer odds. EARLY SPEED: 4 (likely leader), 1,5,6 RATINGS: 4/ 5,6/ 3/ 7/ 1,2
Age
7 years old
Sex
Bay - Gelding
Today's Stats
Track
4-1-1-1
Distance
3-1-0-1
Track & Distance
3-1-0-1
Last Season
35-6-6-7
This Season
2-0-0-0
Career
83-17-12-13
Prize Money
$486,880
Win Range
1190 - 3009
Last 10 Starts
333291x80x
Last Run
140 days ago
Win S/Rate
Place S/Rate
| Total | Distance | Dist Range | Track | Trk & Dist | This Season | Last Season | 1st Up | 2nd Up | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stats | 83-17-12-13 | 3-1-0-1 | 53-12-5-7 | 4-1-1-1 | 3-1-0-1 | 2-0-0-0 | 35-6-6-7 | 0-0-0-0 | 0-0-0-0 | |
| Win % | 20% | 33% | 23% | 25% | 33% | 0% | 17% | 0% | 0% | |
| Place % | 51% | 67% | 45% | 75% | 67% | 0% | 54% | 0% | 0% | |
| Rank | 3 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10/10 | 26 Feb 2022 | Menangl | 1609m | - | No NR. | Allied Express Sprint Grp1 | 24.4m | $100,000 | Joshua Gallagher | Fr10 | - | $34.00 | 8 days ago | - | 1:47.9 (55.3, 27.5) | King of Swing NZ | Bundoran NZ HFHD | Jay Ok 2.4m |
| 8/8 | 18 Feb 2022 | Newcast | 1609m | - | No NR. | Ave Tech. Newcastle Mile | 22.8m | $100,000 | Joshua Gallagher | Fr5 | - | $4.80 | 69 days ago | - | 1:52.7 (54.5, 26.5) | Mach Dan | Balraj NZ NK | Max Delight 1.5m |
| 1/12 | 11 Dec 2021 | Menangl | 3009m | - | No NR. | Tab Inter Dominion Final | HD | $500,000 | Joshua Gallagher | Fr6 | - | $51.00 | 6 days ago | - | 1:55.7 (52.7, 25.8) | Boncel Benjamin | Expensive Ego 5.9m | Alta Orlando NZ HFNK |
| 9/11 | 5 Dec 2021 | Newcast | 2030m | - | No NR. | Tab Id21 Pacing Ht7 | 9.7m | $30,000 | Jack Trainor | Sr3 | - | $13.00 | 4 days ago | - | 1:53.2 (54.9, 28.0) | Bundoran NZ | Max Delight HD | Spirit of St Louis NZ HD |
| 2/11 | 1 Dec 2021 | Bthurst | 1730m | - | No NR. | Tab Id21 Pacing Ht6 | HD | $30,000 | Jack Trainor | Fr5 | - | $4.40 | 4 days ago | - | 1:51.4 (56.8, 29.1) | King of Swing NZ | Boncel Benjamin HD | Max Delight 2.3m |
| 3/12 | 27 Nov 2021 | Menangl | 2400m | - | No NR. | Tab Id21 Pacing Ht1 | 4.2m | $30,000 | Jack Trainor | Fr7 | - | $16.00 | 14 days ago | - | 1:53.9 (53.9, 26.1) | King of Swing NZ | Majestic Cruiser 4.0m | Boncel Benjamin HFHD |
| 3/10 | 13 Nov 2021 | Menangl | 2300m | - | NR up to 120. | Nick Robin Mem G3 | 3.1m | $30,600 | Joshua Gallagher | Fr8 | - | $2.20 | 14 days ago | - | 1:53.5 (54.6, 27.5) | Jay Ok | Pocket of Terror 1.9m | Boncel Benjamin 1.2m |
| 3/10 | 30 Oct 2021 | Menangl | 1609m | - | No NR. | Tab Len Smith Mile G1 | HD | $100,000 | Joshua Gallagher | Fr9 | - | $23.00 | 14 days ago | - | 1:49.9 (54.6, 26.9) | The Black Prince NZ | Alta Orlando NZ HD | Boncel Benjamin SHFHD |
| 3/10 | 16 Oct 2021 | Menangl | 1609m | - | NR up to 120. | Kevin Robinson Mem G3 | 4.0m | $30,600 | Joshua Gallagher | Fr2 | - | $8.00 | 7 days ago | - | 1:52.5 (54.8, 26.1) | Expensive Ego | Alta Orlando NZ 2.0m | Boncel Benjamin 2.0m |
| 1/10 | 9 Oct 2021 | Menangl | 2300m | - | NR up to 120. | Schweppes | - | $20,400 | Joshua Gallagher | Fr5 | - | $16.00 | - | - | 1:53.2 (53.3, 26.3) | Boncel Benjamin | Rays Choice 4.7m | Alta Orlando NZ 5.1m |
| Firm | Good | Soft | Heavy | Synthetic | All Wet | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stats | 0-0-0-0 | 0-0-0-0 | 0-0-0-0 | 0-0-0-0 | 0-0-0-0 | 0-0-0-0 | |
| Win % | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | |
| Place % | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | |
| Rank | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Sire
Grinfromeartoear USA
Dam
Alleluia Lombo
Trained at
Gordon
Colours
Dark Blue, Yellow Stars, Red Sleeves
Owners
J A (Julie) Duffy
| Driver (12 months) | Stats | Win % | Place % | Rank | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Leigh Sutton | 0-0-0-0 | 0% | 0% | - |
| Trainer (12 months) | Stats | Win % | Place % | Rank | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| S K Duffy | 0-0-0-0 | 0% | 0% | - |
Race comment
OVERVIEW: LIKE A WILDFIRE (4) defeated Triple Eight and Supreme Dominator in the Italian Cup when returning from Tasmania. Triple Eight has since travelled to Queensland and blitzed his rivals in the Mr Feelgood and Supreme Dominator won the Preux Chevalier FFA last week so the form line is very strong. LIKE A WILDFIRE (4) followed with a victory in a slick mile rate of 1.53.3 at Melton on June 25 so he is clearly the horse to beat. BONCEL BENJAMIN (5) is the reigning Inter Dominion champion and will have plenty of admirers. He has had an extensive trial campaign and he hasn’t been at his brilliant best but he must be kept safe. TANGO TARA (6) progressed forward to find the lead and was run down in the latter stages when second behind Bernie Winkle at Shepparton last outing. He is a versatile pacer and should go well again. SHORTYS MATE (3) possesses a powerful finishing burst and is capable of running into a place at longer odds. EARLY SPEED: 4 (likely leader), 1,5,6 RATINGS: 4/ 5,6/ 3/ 7/ 1,2
Age
10 years old
Sex
Bay - Gelding
Today's Stats
Track
4-0-0-1
Distance
7-3-0-1
Track & Distance
4-0-0-1
Last Season
30-3-6-6
This Season
26-2-3-6
Career
129-19-19-19
Prize Money
$251,099
Win Range
1609 - 2700
Last 10 Starts
2323345535
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 | 129-19-19-19 | 7-3-0-1 | 62-13-10-8 | 4-0-0-1 | 4-0-0-1 | 26-2-3-6 | 30-3-6-6 | 0-0-0-0 | 0-0-0-0 | |
| Win % | 15% | 43% | 21% | 0% | 0% | 8% | 10% | 0% | 0% | |
| Place % | 44% | 57% | 50% | 25% | 25% | 42% | 50% | 0% | 0% | |
| Rank | 5 | 2 | 3 | 6 | 5 | 3 | 4 | - | - |
| Finish | Date | Track | Distance | Race No. | Cond. | Class | Margin | Prize won | Driver | BR | Handicap | SP | Last Run | Settle | Mile rate | Winner | 2nd | 3rd |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/7 | 9 Jul 2022 | Cranbrn | 2080m | - | NR 90 to 120. | Decron Preux Chevalier Ffa | 14.5m | $24,000 | Ellen Tormey | Fr3 | - | $19.00 | 8 days ago | - | 1:56.1 (55.6, 28.3) | Supreme Dominator NZ | Max Delight 1.9m | Bondi Lockdown 1.0m |
| 3/8 | 1 Jul 2022 | Mildura | 1790m | - | NR 70 to 105. | Tasco Petroleum Pace | 5.4m | $12,000 | Ellen Tormey | Sr2 | - | $1.25 | 6 days ago | - | 1:57.9 (57.1, 29.3) | Budd Sidewinder | Sammys Ideal 5.4m | Shortys Mate NZ SHFHD |
| 5/9 | 25 Jun 2022 | Melton | 1720m | - | NR 90 to 120. | Tab Blacks A Fake Ffa | 16.8m | $24,000 | Ellen Tormey | Fr4 | - | $41.00 | 7 days ago | - | 1:53.3 (54.1, 27.1) | Like a Wildfire NZ | Better Eclipse 4.2m | Triple Eight NZ HD |
| 5/9 | 18 Jun 2022 | Melton | 2240m | - | NR 90 to 120. | Dann Event Hire Pace | 5.8m | $20,000 | Jack Laugher | Fr7 | - | $34.00 | 7 days ago | - | 1:54.9 (55.5, 27.6) | Better Eclipse | Rock N Roll Doo NZ 1.1m | Spring in His Step NK |
| 4/6 | 11 Jun 2022 | Melton | 2240m | - | NR 90 to 120. | Tab Italian Cup | 19.5m | $24,000 | Ellen Tormey | Fr3 | - | $23.00 | 7 days ago | - | 1:57.0 (54.1, 27.8) | Like a Wildfire NZ | Triple Eight NZ 7.4m | Supreme Dominator NZ 4.4m |
| 3/10 | 4 Jun 2022 | Melton | 1720m | - | NR 88 to 105. | Hip Pocket Workwear Pace | 10.9m | $20,000 | Jack Laugher | Fr7 | - | $8.50 | 7 days ago | - | 1:53.9 (55.7, 28.0) | Cant Top This | Denis William 9.5m | Shortys Mate NZ 1.4m |
| 3/9 | 28 May 2022 | Melton | 2240m | - | NR 90 to 120. | Tab Bold David Ffa | 8.4m | $24,000 | Jack Laugher | Fr2 | - | $17.00 | 7 days ago | - | 1:56.4 (55.4, 27.7) | Triple Eight NZ | Bulletproof Boy 7.3m | Shortys Mate NZ 1.2m |
| 2/8 | 21 May 2022 | Melton | 2240m | - | NR 90 to 120. | Prydes Easifeed Pace | 4.8m | $20,000 | Jack Laugher | Fr5 | - | $9.50 | 7 days ago | - | 1:56.8 (55.6, 27.2) | Triple Eight NZ | Shortys Mate NZ 4.8m | Khaki Nui NZ HD |
| 3/9 | 14 May 2022 | Melton | 1720m | - | NR 90 to 120. | Tab Young Pedro Ffa | 2.2m | $24,000 | Jack Laugher | Sr2 | - | $4.60 | 7 days ago | - | 1:55.7 (56.2, 27.4) | Khaki Nui NZ | Bulletproof Boy 2.1m | Shortys Mate NZ SHFHD |
| 2/10 | 7 May 2022 | Melton | 1720m | - | NR 88 to 105. | Tab Long May We Play Pace | SHFHD | $20,000 | Jack Laugher | Sr1 | - | $2.80 | - | - | 1:52.8 (56.1, 28.7) | Sirletic | Shortys Mate NZ HFHD | Huli Nien 5.4m |
| Firm | Good | Soft | Heavy | Synthetic | All Wet | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stats | 0-0-0-0 | 0-0-0-0 | 0-0-0-0 | 0-0-0-0 | 0-0-0-0 | 0-0-0-0 | |
| Win % | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | |
| Place % | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | |
| Rank | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Sire
Art Major USA
Dam
Shortys Girl (NZ)
Trained at
Strathfieldsaye
Colours
White, Dark Blue A, Ring & Sleeves
Owners
S J Warren, E K Morison, J Dooly, M Dooly, L Mirtschin, R Nisbet
| Driver (12 months) | Stats | Win % | Place % | Rank | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jack Laugher | 0-0-0-0 | 0% | 0% | - |
| Trainer (12 months) | Stats | Win % | Place % | Rank | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| J A Douglas | 0-0-0-0 | 0% | 0% | - |
Race comment
OVERVIEW: LIKE A WILDFIRE (4) defeated Triple Eight and Supreme Dominator in the Italian Cup when returning from Tasmania. Triple Eight has since travelled to Queensland and blitzed his rivals in the Mr Feelgood and Supreme Dominator won the Preux Chevalier FFA last week so the form line is very strong. LIKE A WILDFIRE (4) followed with a victory in a slick mile rate of 1.53.3 at Melton on June 25 so he is clearly the horse to beat. BONCEL BENJAMIN (5) is the reigning Inter Dominion champion and will have plenty of admirers. He has had an extensive trial campaign and he hasn’t been at his brilliant best but he must be kept safe. TANGO TARA (6) progressed forward to find the lead and was run down in the latter stages when second behind Bernie Winkle at Shepparton last outing. He is a versatile pacer and should go well again. SHORTYS MATE (3) possesses a powerful finishing burst and is capable of running into a place at longer odds. EARLY SPEED: 4 (likely leader), 1,5,6 RATINGS: 4/ 5,6/ 3/ 7/ 1,2
Age
11 years old
Sex
Brown/Black - Gelding
Today's Stats
Track
11-5-2-1
Distance
4-2-1-0
Track & Distance
4-2-1-0
Last Season
8-0-0-2
This Season
14-3-0-1
Career
74-16-7-9
Prize Money
$334,820
Win Range
1680 - 2698
Last 10 Starts
5016136x68
Last Run
21 days ago
Win S/Rate
Place S/Rate
| Total | Distance | Dist Range | Track | Trk & Dist | This Season | Last Season | 1st Up | 2nd Up | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stats | 74-16-7-9 | 4-2-1-0 | 32-7-2-3 | 11-5-2-1 | 4-2-1-0 | 14-3-0-1 | 8-0-0-2 | 0-0-0-0 | 0-0-0-0 | |
| Win % | 22% | 50% | 22% | 45% | 50% | 21% | 0% | 0% | 0% | |
| Place % | 43% | 75% | 38% | 73% | 75% | 29% | 25% | 0% | 0% | |
| Rank | 4 | 1 | 5 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 6 | - | - |
| Finish | Date | Track | Distance | Race No. | Cond. | Class | Margin | Prize won | Driver | BR | Handicap | SP | Last Run | Settle | Mile rate | Winner | 2nd | 3rd |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/9 | 25 Jun 2022 | Melton | 1720m | - | NR 90 to 120. | Tab Blacks A Fake Ffa | 18.3m | $24,000 | Michael Stanley | Sr2 | - | $126.00 | 7 days ago | - | 1:53.3 (54.1, 27.1) | Like a Wildfire NZ | Better Eclipse 4.2m | Triple Eight NZ HD |
| 6/9 | 18 Jun 2022 | Melton | 2240m | - | NR 90 to 120. | Dann Event Hire Pace | 10.0m | $20,000 | John Caldow | Sr1 | - | $81.00 | 63 days ago | - | 1:54.9 (55.5, 27.6) | Better Eclipse | Rock N Roll Doo NZ 1.1m | Spring in His Step NK |
| 6/13 | 16 Apr 2022 | Lncstn | 2698m | - | NR 80 or better. | Ladbrokes Easter Cup | 19.0m | $100,000 | Nathan Ford | 10 Fr1 | 10kgs | $12.00 | 6 days ago | - | 1:59.3 (56.1, 27.4) | Longfellow | Like a Wildfire NZ 1.2m | Sunny Sanz HFNK |
| 3/8 | 10 Apr 2022 | Lncstn | 2698m | - | NR 80 or better. | Easter Cup Heat 2 | 27.1m | $14,000 | Michael Stanley | 10 Fr1 | 10kgs | $4.80 | 14 days ago | - | 1:59.8 (57.3, 28.2) | Longfellow | Sunny Sanz 19.8m | Rackemup Tigerpie 7.3m |
| 1/5 | 27 Mar 2022 | Lncstn | 2698m | - | No NR. | Dakin Refrigeration Ffa | - | $9,900 | Nathan Ford | Fr2 | - | $1.09 | 8 days ago | - | 2:00.3 (56.3, 28.4) | Rackemup Tigerpie | Hickstead NZ 7.2m | Tisu Spirit 19.4m |
| 6/14 | 19 Mar 2022 | Hobart | 2579m | - | No NR. | Ladbrokes Tasmania Cup | 29.4m | $100,000 | Michael Stanley | 20 Fr1 | 20kgs | $4.40 | 6 days ago | - | 1:59.0 (58.2, 29.3) | Gotta Good Reason | Ryley Major 2.4m | Puntarno Stride NZ HFHD |
| 1/13 | 13 Mar 2022 | Hobart | 2579m | - | No NR. | Ladbrokes Tas Cup Ht.2 | - | $14,000 | Michael Stanley | 20 Fr1 | 20kgs | $11.00 | 8 days ago | - | 2:01.0 (57.9, 28.1) | Rackemup Tigerpie | Puntarno Stride NZ 7.2m | Sunny Sanz HFHD |
| 11/12 | 5 Mar 2022 | Melton | 2240m | - | NR 90 to 120. | Nutrien Equine Markovina | 17.9m | $24,000 | Michael Stanley | Fr3 | - | $7.00 | 6 days ago | - | 1:54.3 (56.6, 28.8) | Vintage Cheddar NZ | Bulletproof Boy HFHD | Enchanted Stride 2.0m |
| 5/12 | 27 Feb 2022 | Horsham | 2700m | - | NR 90 to 120. | Horsham Pacing Cup | 13.8m | $60,000 | Michael Stanley | Fr6 | - | $101.00 | 8 days ago | - | 1:57.6 (55.2, 27.2) | Our Millionaire | Phoenix Prince 6.1m | Demon Delight 1.6m |
| 8/8 | 19 Feb 2022 | Terang | 2680m | - | NR 90 to 120. | Terang Co-Op Pacing Cup | 19.6m | $50,000 | Anthony Butt | Fr4 | - | $17.00 | - | - | 1:58.2 (57.2, 28.7) | Like a Wildfire NZ | Phoenix Prince NK | Highway to Heaven NZ 3.0m |
| Firm | Good | Soft | Heavy | Synthetic | All Wet | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stats | 0-0-0-0 | 0-0-0-0 | 0-0-0-0 | 0-0-0-0 | 0-0-0-0 | 0-0-0-0 | |
| Win % | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | |
| Place % | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | |
| Rank | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Sire
Rock N Roll Heaven USA
Dam
Victoria Street
Trained at
Woolsthorpe
Colours
Dark Blue, Green Stars & Armbands
Owners
I J (Ian) Stanley
| Driver (12 months) | Stats | Win % | Place % | Rank | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Michael Stanley | 0-0-0-0 | 0% | 0% | - |
| Trainer (12 months) | Stats | Win % | Place % | Rank | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| I J Stanley | 0-0-0-0 | 0% | 0% | - |
Race comment
OVERVIEW: LIKE A WILDFIRE (4) defeated Triple Eight and Supreme Dominator in the Italian Cup when returning from Tasmania. Triple Eight has since travelled to Queensland and blitzed his rivals in the Mr Feelgood and Supreme Dominator won the Preux Chevalier FFA last week so the form line is very strong. LIKE A WILDFIRE (4) followed with a victory in a slick mile rate of 1.53.3 at Melton on June 25 so he is clearly the horse to beat. BONCEL BENJAMIN (5) is the reigning Inter Dominion champion and will have plenty of admirers. He has had an extensive trial campaign and he hasn’t been at his brilliant best but he must be kept safe. TANGO TARA (6) progressed forward to find the lead and was run down in the latter stages when second behind Bernie Winkle at Shepparton last outing. He is a versatile pacer and should go well again. SHORTYS MATE (3) possesses a powerful finishing burst and is capable of running into a place at longer odds. EARLY SPEED: 4 (likely leader), 1,5,6 RATINGS: 4/ 5,6/ 3/ 7/ 1,2
Age
9 years old
Sex
Black - Gelding
Today's Stats
Track
14-3-3-3
Distance
7-1-1-2
Track & Distance
7-1-1-2
Last Season
25-4-4-0
This Season
14-0-1-1
Career
129-18-19-13
Prize Money
$319,420
Win Range
1690 - 2240
Last 10 Starts
4758x75644
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 | 129-18-19-13 | 7-1-1-2 | 74-11-9-6 | 14-3-3-3 | 7-1-1-2 | 14-0-1-1 | 25-4-4-0 | 0-0-0-0 | 0-0-0-0 | |
| Win % | 14% | 14% | 15% | 21% | 14% | 0% | 16% | 0% | 0% | |
| Place % | 39% | 57% | 35% | 64% | 57% | 14% | 32% | 0% | 0% | |
| Rank | 6 | 4 | 6 | 4 | 3 | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/7 | 9 Jul 2022 | Cranbrn | 2080m | - | NR 90 to 120. | Decron Preux Chevalier Ffa | 6.3m | $24,000 | Anthony Butt | Fr5 | - | $51.00 | 7 days ago | - | 1:56.1 (55.6, 28.3) | Supreme Dominator NZ | Max Delight 1.9m | Bondi Lockdown 1.0m |
| 4/8 | 2 Jul 2022 | Shepptn | 2190m | - | NR 88 to 105. | Neatline Homes Pace | 6.5m | $20,000 | Anthony Butt | Fr6 | - | $15.00 | 7 days ago | - | 1:58.5 (56.1, 28.6) | Bernie Winkle NZ | Tango Tara NZ 2.6m | Diamonds N Cash NZ 2.9m |
| 6/9 | 25 Jun 2022 | Melton | 1720m | - | NR 90 to 120. | Tab Blacks A Fake Ffa | 17.5m | $24,000 | Kerryn Manning | Fr1 | - | $61.00 | 14 days ago | - | 1:53.3 (54.1, 27.1) | Like a Wildfire NZ | Better Eclipse 4.2m | Triple Eight NZ HD |
| 5/6 | 11 Jun 2022 | Melton | 2240m | - | NR 90 to 120. | Tab Italian Cup | 24.0m | $24,000 | Kerryn Manning | Fr1 | - | $23.00 | 7 days ago | - | 1:57.0 (54.1, 27.8) | Like a Wildfire NZ | Triple Eight NZ 7.4m | Supreme Dominator NZ 4.4m |
| 7/10 | 4 Jun 2022 | Melton | 1720m | - | NR 88 to 105. | Hip Pocket Workwear Pace | 18.2m | $20,000 | Kerryn Manning | Sr3 | - | $31.00 | 63 days ago | - | 1:53.9 (55.7, 28.0) | Cant Top This | Denis William 9.5m | Shortys Mate NZ 1.4m |
| 8/10 | 2 Apr 2022 | Melton | 1720m | - | NR 85 to 120. | The Big Screen Company | 32.0m | $20,000 | Kerryn Manning | Sr3 | - | $16.00 | 22 days ago | - | 1:51.5 (56.1, 28.3) | Boots Electric NZ | Major Roll 4.9m | Bulletproof Boy HFHD |
| 5/7 | 11 Mar 2022 | Geelong | 1609m | - | NR 90 to 120. | Flying Brick Cider Rocket | 8.2m | $24,000 | Kerryn Manning | Fr6 | - | $7.00 | 12 days ago | - | 1:54.5 (55.4, 27.4) | Vintage Cheddar NZ | Its Back in the Day NZ 3.2m | Bulletproof Boy HFHD |
| 7/12 | 27 Feb 2022 | Horsham | 2700m | - | NR 90 to 120. | Horsham Pacing Cup | 19.7m | $60,000 | Kerryn Manning | Sr5 | - | $18.00 | 8 days ago | - | 1:57.6 (55.2, 27.2) | Our Millionaire | Phoenix Prince 6.1m | Demon Delight 1.6m |
| 4/8 | 19 Feb 2022 | Terang | 2680m | - | NR 90 to 120. | Terang Co-Op Pacing Cup | 4.0m | $50,000 | Kerryn Manning | Sr2 | - | $18.00 | 6 days ago | - | 1:58.2 (57.2, 28.7) | Like a Wildfire NZ | Phoenix Prince NK | Highway to Heaven NZ 3.0m |
| 2/10 | 13 Feb 2022 | Ararat | 2195m | - | NR 90 to 120. | Renown Ararat Pacing Cup | 1.5m | $30,000 | Anthony Butt | Sr3 | - | $7.00 | - | - | 1:55.7 (56.9, 28.4) | Perfect Stride NZ | Bettor Be the Bomb 1.5m | Demon Delight NK |
| Firm | Good | Soft | Heavy | Synthetic | All Wet | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stats | 0-0-0-0 | 0-0-0-0 | 0-0-0-0 | 0-0-0-0 | 0-0-0-0 | 0-0-0-0 | |
| Win % | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | |
| Place % | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | |
| Rank | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Sire
Bettors Delight USA
Dam
Atom Bomb Belle NZ
Trained at
Melton
Colours
White, Blue Chevrons, Green Sleeves
Owners
P L (Paula) Martin
| Driver (12 months) | Stats | Win % | Place % | Rank | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anthony Butt | 0-0-0-0 | 0% | 0% | - |
| Trainer (12 months) | Stats | Win % | Place % | Rank | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| B J Dooley | 0-0-0-0 | 0% | 0% | - |
Race comment
OVERVIEW: LIKE A WILDFIRE (4) defeated Triple Eight and Supreme Dominator in the Italian Cup when returning from Tasmania. Triple Eight has since travelled to Queensland and blitzed his rivals in the Mr Feelgood and Supreme Dominator won the Preux Chevalier FFA last week so the form line is very strong. LIKE A WILDFIRE (4) followed with a victory in a slick mile rate of 1.53.3 at Melton on June 25 so he is clearly the horse to beat. BONCEL BENJAMIN (5) is the reigning Inter Dominion champion and will have plenty of admirers. He has had an extensive trial campaign and he hasn’t been at his brilliant best but he must be kept safe. TANGO TARA (6) progressed forward to find the lead and was run down in the latter stages when second behind Bernie Winkle at Shepparton last outing. He is a versatile pacer and should go well again. SHORTYS MATE (3) possesses a powerful finishing burst and is capable of running into a place at longer odds. EARLY SPEED: 4 (likely leader), 1,5,6 RATINGS: 4/ 5,6/ 3/ 7/ 1,2
Age
8 years old
Sex
Black - Gelding
Today's Stats
Track
4-0-1-2
Distance
4-0-1-2
Track & Distance
4-0-1-2
Last Season
8-2-0-2
This Season
2-0-0-0
Career
38-14-5-5
Prize Money
$168,970
Win Range
1200 - 2240
Last 10 Starts
1339x87x88
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 | 38-14-5-5 | 4-0-1-2 | 23-7-4-4 | 4-0-1-2 | 4-0-1-2 | 2-0-0-0 | 8-2-0-2 | 0-0-0-0 | 0-0-0-0 | |
| Win % | 37% | 0% | 30% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 25% | 0% | 0% | |
| Place % | 63% | 75% | 65% | 75% | 75% | 0% | 50% | 0% | 0% | |
| Rank | 2 | 6 | 2 | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/8 | 2 Jul 2022 | Shepptn | 2190m | - | NR 88 to 105. | Neatline Homes Pace | 164.1m | $20,000 | Jason Lee | Fr5 | - | $26.00 | 21 days ago | - | 1:58.5 (56.1, 28.6) | Bernie Winkle NZ | Tango Tara NZ 2.6m | Diamonds N Cash NZ 2.9m |
| 8/9 | 11 Jun 2022 | Melton | 1720m | - | - | Hero Claiming Pace | 13.2m | $20,000 | Jason Lee | Sr1 | - | $8.50 | 238 days ago | - | 1:54.6 (56.4, 28.1) | Sicario | Khaki Nui NZ 5.1m | Doubtless Bay NZ 1.3m |
| 7/10 | 16 Oct 2021 | Balarat | 2200m | - | NR 85 to 99. | Villawood Properties Pace | 22.4m | $20,000 | Jason Lee | Sr2 | - | $13.20 | 56 days ago | - | 1:57.7 (54.5, 27.0) | Idealsomemagic | Santa Casa Beach HFNK | Shortys Mate NZ 15.0m |
| 8/8 | 21 Aug 2021 | Kilmore | 1690m | - | NR 90 to 120. | Hylands My Lightning Blue | 127.8m | $24,000 | Jason Lee | Fr6 | - | $8.90 | 84 days ago | - | 1:53.6 (55.1, 27.5) | Bettor Be the Bomb | I Cast No Shadow NZ 2.0m | Torrid Saint 1.2m |
| 9/9 | 29 May 2021 | Melton | 2240m | - | NR 90 to 120. | Tab Bold David Ffa | 16.9m | $24,000 | Glen Craven | Fr1 | - | $5.60 | 14 days ago | - | 1:54.4 (57.5, 28.4) | Sonny Weaver NZ | Malcolms Rhythm 2.5m | Max Delight HFNK |
| 3/7 | 15 May 2021 | Melton | 1720m | - | NR 90 to 120. | Tab Young Pedro Ffa | 7.6m | $24,000 | Chris Alford | Fr6 | - | $5.70 | 14 days ago | - | 1:54.1 (55.4, 27.7) | Max Delight | Boncel Benjamin 7.5m | Jilliby Chevy HFHD |
| 3/10 | 1 May 2021 | Melton | 2240m | - | NR 90 to 120. | Tab Golden Reign Ffa | 7.1m | $24,000 | Glen Craven | Sr2 | - | $13.80 | 23 days ago | - | 1:55.6 (55.0, 26.7) | General Dodge | Star Galleria NZ 1.6m | Jilliby Chevy 5.5m |
| 1/8 | 8 Apr 2021 | Melton | 1720m | - | NR 90 to 120. | Nutrien Yearling Sale Pace | - | $20,000 | Jason Lee | Sr1 | - | $1.60 | 11 days ago | - | 1:53.8 (55.8, 27.8) | Jilliby Chevy | Idealsomemagic 2.1m | Arden Voyager NZ 1.7m |
| 7/9 | 28 Mar 2021 | Horsham | 2700m | - | NR 90 to 120. | Horsham Pacing Cup | 13.5m | $60,000 | Jason Lee | Fr6 | - | $18.30 | 8 days ago | - | 2:00.1 (55.4, 26.3) | Mach Dan | Somewhere Secret 2.5m | Fourbigmen 5.1m |
| 1/8 | 20 Mar 2021 | Melton | 1200m | - | NR 90 to 105. | Citywide Stampede | - | $24,000 | Jason Lee | Fr8 | - | $4.60 | - | - | 1:52.2 (56.8, 27.3) | Jilliby Chevy | I Cast No Shadow NZ 2.8m | Eureka NZ 3.9m |
| Firm | Good | Soft | Heavy | Synthetic | All Wet | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stats | 0-0-0-0 | 0-0-0-0 | 0-0-0-0 | 0-0-0-0 | 0-0-0-0 | 0-0-0-0 | |
| Win % | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | |
| Place % | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | |
| Rank | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Sire
Roll With Joe USA
Dam
Jilliby Jasmine
Trained at
Cardigan
Colours
Red, Yellow Yoke & Braces, Black Diamonds
Owners
Craven Family Group
| Driver (12 months) | Stats | Win % | Place % | Rank | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jason Lee | 0-0-0-0 | 0% | 0% | - |
| Trainer (12 months) | Stats | Win % | Place % | Rank | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| B M Wilkins | 0-0-0-0 | 0% | 0% | - |
Race comment
OVERVIEW: LIKE A WILDFIRE (4) defeated Triple Eight and Supreme Dominator in the Italian Cup when returning from Tasmania. Triple Eight has since travelled to Queensland and blitzed his rivals in the Mr Feelgood and Supreme Dominator won the Preux Chevalier FFA last week so the form line is very strong. LIKE A WILDFIRE (4) followed with a victory in a slick mile rate of 1.53.3 at Melton on June 25 so he is clearly the horse to beat. BONCEL BENJAMIN (5) is the reigning Inter Dominion champion and will have plenty of admirers. He has had an extensive trial campaign and he hasn’t been at his brilliant best but he must be kept safe. TANGO TARA (6) progressed forward to find the lead and was run down in the latter stages when second behind Bernie Winkle at Shepparton last outing. He is a versatile pacer and should go well again. SHORTYS MATE (3) possesses a powerful finishing burst and is capable of running into a place at longer odds. EARLY SPEED: 4 (likely leader), 1,5,6 RATINGS: 4/ 5,6/ 3/ 7/ 1,2
Age
10 years old
Sex
Brown - Gelding
Today's Stats
Track
3-1-0-1
Distance
2-1-0-1
Track & Distance
2-1-0-1
Last Season
24-5-6-3
This Season
9-1-1-2
Career
59-12-15-8
Prize Money
$434,481
Win Range
1720 - 3200
Last 10 Starts
35036x4142
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 | 59-12-15-8 | 2-1-0-1 | 15-5-5-2 | 3-1-0-1 | 2-1-0-1 | 9-1-1-2 | 24-5-6-3 | 0-0-0-0 | 0-0-0-0 | |
| Win % | 20% | 50% | 33% | 33% | 50% | 11% | 21% | 0% | 0% | |
| Place % | 59% | 100% | 80% | 67% | 100% | 44% | 58% | 0% | 0% | |
| Rank | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| Finish | Date | Track | Distance | Race No. | Cond. | Class | Margin | Prize won | Driver | BR | Handicap | SP | Last Run | Settle | Mile rate | Winner | 2nd | 3rd |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/8 | 2 Jul 2022 | Shepptn | 2190m | - | NR 88 to 105. | Neatline Homes Pace | 2.6m | $20,000 | Kate Gath | Fr7 | - | $1.50 | 14 days ago | - | 1:58.5 (56.1, 28.6) | Bernie Winkle NZ | Tango Tara NZ 2.6m | Diamonds N Cash NZ 2.9m |
| 4/9 | 18 Jun 2022 | Melton | 2240m | - | NR 90 to 120. | Dann Event Hire Pace | 5.3m | $20,000 | Kate Gath | Sr2 | - | $11.00 | 8 days ago | - | 1:54.9 (55.5, 27.6) | Better Eclipse | Rock N Roll Doo NZ 1.1m | Spring in His Step NK |
| 1/8 | 10 Jun 2022 | Mildura | 2190m | - | NR up to 120. | Tenderprint Australia Pace | - | $12,000 | Kate Gath | Fr6 | - | $1.33 | 6 days ago | - | 1:59.9 (56.8, 28.0) | Tango Tara NZ | Bernie Winkle NZ 5.4m | Murranji Track 4.9m |
| 4/10 | 4 Jun 2022 | Melton | 1720m | - | NR 88 to 105. | Hip Pocket Workwear Pace | 13.8m | $20,000 | Kate Gath | Sr2 | - | $4.00 | 105 days ago | - | 1:53.9 (55.7, 28.0) | Cant Top This | Denis William 9.5m | Shortys Mate NZ 1.4m |
| 6/8 | 19 Feb 2022 | Terang | 2680m | - | NR 90 to 120. | Terang Co-Op Pacing Cup | 11.3m | $50,000 | Kate Gath | Fr5 | - | $11.00 | 14 days ago | - | 1:58.2 (57.2, 28.7) | Like a Wildfire NZ | Phoenix Prince NK | Highway to Heaven NZ 3.0m |
| 3/12 | 5 Feb 2022 | Melton | 2240m | - | NR 90 to 120. | Tab The Pure Steel | 5.2m | $30,000 | Kate Gath | Sr1 | - | $6.50 | 14 days ago | - | 1:55.7 (54.7, 26.8) | Like a Wildfire NZ | Boy From Bondi 4.6m | Tango Tara NZ HFNK |
| 10/12 | 22 Jan 2022 | Balarat | 2710m | - | NR 90 to 120. | Petstock Ballarat Cup | 27.4m | $110,000 | Kate Gath | Sr3 | - | $101.00 | 7 days ago | - | 1:55.6 (56.3, 27.5) | Spirit of St Louis NZ | Amazing Dream NZ HFNK | Lochinvar Art 1.9m |
| 5/8 | 15 Jan 2022 | Shepptn | 2690m | - | NR 90 to 120. | Shepparton Gold Cup | 29.2m | $60,000 | Kate Gath | Fr1 | - | $5.00 | 7 days ago | - | 1:55.6 (57.5, 28.3) | Spirit of St Louis NZ | Lochinvar Art 3.5m | Western Sonador 7.7m |
| 3/12 | 8 Jan 2022 | Bendigo | 2650m | - | NR 90 to 120. | Garrards Bendigo Cup | 4.6m | $70,000 | Kate Gath | Sr1 | - | $7.50 | 50 days ago | - | 1:58.6 (54.5, 26.7) | Spirit of St Louis NZ | Triple Eight NZ 3.9m | Tango Tara NZ HFNK |
| 1/11 | 19 Nov 2021 | Melton | 2240m | - | NR 90 to 120. | Crown Graduate Pacers Ffa | - | $60,000 | Kate Gath | Fr5 | - | $3.70 | - | - | 1:55.6 (54.4, 26.8) | Tango Tara NZ | Supreme Dominator NZ HD | General Dodge 3.8m |
| Firm | Good | Soft | Heavy | Synthetic | All Wet | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stats | 0-0-0-0 | 0-0-0-0 | 0-0-0-0 | 0-0-0-0 | 0-0-0-0 | 0-0-0-0 | |
| Win % | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | |
| Place % | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | |
| Rank | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Sire
A Rocknroll Dance USA
Dam
Tara Delight (NZ)
Trained at
Long Forest
Colours
Royal Blue, White Checked Sash, White Sleeve, Red Stripes
Owners
N (Norm) Jenkin
| Trainer (12 months) | Stats | Win % | Place % | Rank | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| A P Gath | 0-0-0-0 | 0% | 0% | - |
Race comment
OVERVIEW: LIKE A WILDFIRE (4) defeated Triple Eight and Supreme Dominator in the Italian Cup when returning from Tasmania. Triple Eight has since travelled to Queensland and blitzed his rivals in the Mr Feelgood and Supreme Dominator won the Preux Chevalier FFA last week so the form line is very strong. LIKE A WILDFIRE (4) followed with a victory in a slick mile rate of 1.53.3 at Melton on June 25 so he is clearly the horse to beat. BONCEL BENJAMIN (5) is the reigning Inter Dominion champion and will have plenty of admirers. He has had an extensive trial campaign and he hasn’t been at his brilliant best but he must be kept safe. TANGO TARA (6) progressed forward to find the lead and was run down in the latter stages when second behind Bernie Winkle at Shepparton last outing. He is a versatile pacer and should go well again. SHORTYS MATE (3) possesses a powerful finishing burst and is capable of running into a place at longer odds. EARLY SPEED: 4 (likely leader), 1,5,6 RATINGS: 4/ 5,6/ 3/ 7/ 1,2