Melton R5 ALABAR VICBRED PACE
Alabar Vicbred Pace
7:43pm • 2240m • Mobile Start • Pacers • NR 70 to 79. • No age restrictions • $20,0007:43pm • 2240m • Mobile Start • Pacers • NR 70 to 79. • No age restrictions • $20,000
Race Notes
Age
5 years old
Sex
Black - Gelding
Breeding
Betting Line USA - Tiger Tina NZ (Presidential Ball USA)
Best MR
1:58.8MS
Dist Best MR
1:58.8MS
Gear
Bit - Snaffle, Blinkers - Spring Loaded, Burr - Bit N/S, Burr - Rein N/S, Crupper, Deafeners - Removable, Headcheck - Fixed, Hopples - Flat, Hopples - Length 58, Neck Strap, Spreaders - Conventional
Today's Stats
Track
3-1-0-0
Distance
3-1-0-0
Track & Distance
3-1-0-0
Last Season
7-0-1-1
This Season
17-4-3-1
Career
24-4-4-2
Prize Money
$97,687
Win Range
2150 - 2240
Last 10 Starts
6251772181
Last Run
6 days ago
Win S/Rate
Place S/Rate
| Total | Distance | Dist Range | Track | Trk & Dist | This Season | Last Season | 1st Up | 2nd Up | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stats | 24-4-4-2 | 3-1-0-0 | 21-4-3-1 | 3-1-0-0 | 3-1-0-0 | 17-4-3-1 | 7-0-1-1 | 0-0-0-0 | 0-0-0-0 | |
| Win % | 17% | 33% | 19% | 33% | 33% | 24% | 0% | 0% | 0% | |
| Place % | 42% | 33% | 38% | 33% | 33% | 47% | 29% | 0% | 0% | |
| Rank | 5 | 1 | 5 | 3 | 1 | 3 | 9 | - | - |
| 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 | 11 Sep 2022 | Shepptn | 2190m | - | NR 59 to 69. | Elite Stride Pace | - | $9,000 | Jack Laugher | Fr1 | - | $3.00 | 15 days ago | - | 2:00.0 (55.0, 27.5) | Bet on the Tiger NZ | Beach Memories NK | Bee Gee Cee 10.2m |
| 8/12 | 27 Aug 2022 | Melton | 2240m | - | - | Vhrc Vic Sires Classic | 22.6m | $40,000 | Ellen Tormey | Fr6 | - | $151.00 | 21 days ago | - | 1:56.2 (56.8, 28.4) | Interest Free | Khafaji 2.1m | Brutally Handsome 3.3m |
| 1/6 | 6 Aug 2022 | Melton | 2240m | - | - | Hip Pocket Workwear 3yo | - | $14,000 | Jack Laugher | Fr4 | - | $10.00 | 8 days ago | - | 1:58.8 (55.9, 28.6) | Bet on the Tiger NZ | Ira Poole NZ HFNK | Elegant 6.2m |
| 2/9 | 29 Jul 2022 | Mildura | 1790m | - | NR 51 to 54. | Tankard Dental Pace | 2.8m | $7,000 | Abby Sanderson | Fr5 | - | $1.90 | 4 days ago | - | 2:00.3 (59.2, 29.1) | Guaranteed Secret | Bet on the Tiger NZ 2.8m | Hesastar 1.6m |
| 7/9 | 25 Jul 2022 | Marybro | 2190m | - | - | Carisbrook Motors 3yo Pace | 30.4m | $8,000 | Jack Laugher | Fr7 | - | $34.00 | 17 days ago | - | 1:57.2 (56.3, 28.0) | Star Celebrity | Brutally Handsome 1.1m | Ooga Chaka 18.9m |
| 7/9 | 8 Jul 2022 | Mildura | 2190m | - | NR 54 to 61. | 1-800-Got-Junk? Pace | 21.3m | $10,000 | Ellen Tormey | Fr5 | - | $5.50 | 14 days ago | - | 2:00.3 (58.7, 29.3) | Shadow Terror | A Rocknroll Jet 8.4m | Tact Tory NZ HFNK |
| 1/6 | 24 Jun 2022 | Bendigo | 2150m | - | - | Tlc Carpentry 3yo Pace | - | $8,000 | Ellen Tormey | Fr3 | - | $1.90 | 6 days ago | - | 1:59.3 (58.0, 29.4) | Bet on the Tiger NZ | Direct Command NZ SHFHD | Forever Moments 6.3m |
| 5/8 | 18 Jun 2022 | Melton | 2240m | - | - | Benstud Standardbreds 3yo | 13.4m | $20,000 | Ellen Tormey | Fr3 | - | $81.00 | 8 days ago | - | 1:56.9 (57.2, 28.1) | Justalittlesip NZ | Brutally Handsome 2.0m | Cobber 3.7m |
| 2/10 | 10 Jun 2022 | Mildura | 2190m | - | NR 50 to 53. | Dwayne Locke Pace | HFHD | $7,000 | Ellen Tormey | Fr3 | - | $2.40 | 43 days ago | - | 2:00.5 (58.7, 29.1) | Smooth Bon Bon | Bet on the Tiger NZ HFHD | Guaranteed Secret 12.4m |
| 6/10 | 28 Apr 2022 | Cmbrdge | 2700m | - | - | - | 12.60m | $8,685 | Zachary Butcher | Sr- | - | - | - | - | 2:03.7 | Sky Delight (NZ) | Artful Living (NZ) 2.25m | Ideal Tomado (NZ) NK |
Sire
Betting Line USA
Dam
Tiger Tina NZ
Trained at
Strathfieldsaye
Colours
White, Dark Blue A, Ring & Sleeves
Owners
E J & H M Anderson Nominees Pty Ltd
| Driver (12 months) | Stats | Win % | Place % | Rank | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Daryl Douglas | 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: There are very few horses you’d say this about, but freakishly fast and wildly untapped 4YO CAPTAIN BELLASARIO (9) is better off drawing the second row at this stage of his career. Let’s be clear, there was nothing really ‘wrong’ with his last start effort at this level when pulling hard in front and beaten just 2.8m in fast time. With that on record, those that know how phenomenally talented he is still recognized that wasn’t him anywhere near his best. All things being equal, he’ll bounce back with venom tonight and justify what is likely to be a pretty narrow quote. If, for any reason, he's not in the zone – and his stop-start career to date may indicate some residual soundness issues – two horses here can possibly upend him. They are OZZIE PLAYBOY (8) and COBBER (1). The likely scenario here would see COBBER (1) resist all early challenges, potentially at some cost, and hold the lead role henceforth. At present, there’s a touch of Nick Kyrgios about COBBER (1). He doesn’t break his own sulk after a defeat but when he’s on, he looks very good, then when he’s off, he seems pretty run-of-the-mill. If he’s on tonight, and he gets one, or preferably two cheap splits, he has the closing pace to make life hard for others though in that set-up OZZIE PLAYBOY (8) follows him and may zip past with the easier run. Beyond that trip stacks of these are racing in wonderful heart headed by BET ON THE TIGER (4) who is flying but steps up in grade and probably needs the lead to be most effective, and RUBY WINGATE (6) who couldn’t be racing any better but has likely been cruelled by her draw. EARLY SPEED: 1 (Early & Potential Leader) + 4 + 2?,3?,6? RATINGS: 9/ 8/ 1/ 4/ 6/ 5/ 10/ 3/ 7/ 2
Age
8 years old
Sex
Bay - Gelding
Breeding
Captaintreacherous (US) - Bellasario (Bettors Delight USA)
Best MR
1:53.1MS
Dist Best MR
1:54.5MS
Gear
Bit - Snaffle, Blinkers - Dolly Vardon, Boots - Knee, Boots - Shin/Tendon, Boots - Pastern, Burr - Rein N/S, Deafeners - Removable, Headcheck - None, Hopples - Length 60, Shaft Spreaders, Tail Tie, Tongue Tie - Visible
Today's Stats
Track
8-2-1-2
Distance
5-1-1-1
Track & Distance
5-1-1-1
Last Season
12-3-4-1
This Season
3-2-1-0
Career
24-7-5-4
Prize Money
$252,662
Win Range
1650 - 2240
Last 10 Starts
26439x1x12
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 | 24-7-5-4 | 5-1-1-1 | 18-5-4-2 | 8-2-1-2 | 5-1-1-1 | 3-2-1-0 | 12-3-4-1 | 0-0-0-0 | 0-0-0-0 | |
| Win % | 29% | 20% | 28% | 25% | 20% | 67% | 25% | 0% | 0% | |
| Place % | 67% | 60% | 61% | 63% | 60% | 100% | 67% | 0% | 0% | |
| Rank | 1 | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/9 | 3 Sep 2022 | Melton | 2240m | - | NR 70 to 79. | The Big Screen Company | 2.6m | $20,000 | Jack Laugher | Fr3 | - | $1.40 | 14 days ago | - | 1:54.8 (55.0, 27.3) | Cobber | Captain Bellasario 2.6m | Arggghhh 2.2m |
| 1/10 | 20 Aug 2022 | Melton | 1720m | - | - | Bill Glover Memorial Pace | - | $20,000 | Jack Laugher | Sr3 | - | $2.30 | 68 days ago | - | 1:53.1 (56.4, 28.1) | Captain Bellasario | Budd Sidewinder 6.5m | Messerati HD |
| 1/8 | 13 Jun 2022 | Waragul | 2210m | - | NR 62 to 71. | Eastern Challenge | - | $25,000 | Jack Laugher | Fr3 | - | $2.15 | 164 days ago | - | 1:54.5 (56.3, 28.2) | Captain Bellasario | Knights Templar 3.6m | The Chancer 5.3m |
| 9/12 | 31 Dec 2021 | Melton | 2240m | - | - | Vicbred 3yo C&g Final | 19.0m | $130,000 | Jack Laugher | Fr4 | - | $31.00 | 9 days ago | - | 1:53.4 (55.6, 28.1) | Bondi Lockdown | Narutac Prince 4.9m | Spring in His Step HD |
| 3/12 | 22 Dec 2021 | Melton | 2240m | - | - | Vicbred 3yo C&g Semi-Final | 4.1m | $20,000 | Jack Laugher | Fr1 | - | $10.00 | 7 days ago | - | 1:53.5 (55.7, 27.6) | Bondi Lockdown | Beyond Delight 3.9m | Captain Bellasario HFHD |
| 4/12 | 15 Dec 2021 | Kilmore | 2180m | - | - | Vicbred 3yo C & G Ht | 4.5m | $10,000 | Jack Laugher | Sr2 | - | $9.50 | 9 days ago | - | 1:57.5 (55.1, 27.7) | Kimble | Longfellow HD | Blitzern 1.9m |
| 6/9 | 6 Dec 2021 | Yar Val | 2150m | - | NR 55 to 65. | De Bortoli Pace | 16.9m | $7,000 | Jack Laugher | Sr1 | - | $4.00 | 32 days ago | - | 1:57.6 (56.8, 27.8) | Knights Templar | Celestial Gossip 11.9m | Speed Dating SHFHD |
| 2/8 | 4 Nov 2021 | Yar Val | 2150m | - | NR 62 to 75. | Yarra Valley Toyota Pace | 1.1m | $7,000 | Jack Laugher | Fr2 | - | $1.25 | 10 days ago | - | 1:59.4 (57.5, 28.8) | Arocknatthepark NZ | Captain Bellasario 1.1m | Doubtless Bay NZ HD |
| 1/7 | 25 Oct 2021 | Cranbrn | 2080m | - | NR 55 to 65. | Cranbourne Fencing Pace | - | $7,000 | Jack Laugher | Fr5 | - | $1.80 | 87 days ago | - | 1:59.3 (56.4, 28.7) | Captain Bellasario | Leer NZ 2.8m | Sahara Storm 5.8m |
| 7/7 | 30 Jul 2021 | Balarat | 2200m | - | - | C & H Holloway 3yo Classic | 59.5m | $15,000 | Jack Laugher | Fr7 | - | $2.40 | - | - | 1:56.7 (56.5, 28.2) | Go Dancing | Spring in His Step HD | Pray Tell 20.4m |
Sire
Captaintreacherous (US)
Dam
Bellasario
Trained at
Cobbitty
Colours
Green
Owners
J E Davies, N R Alexander
| Driver (12 months) | Stats | Win % | Place % | Rank | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jack Laugher | 0-0-0-0 | 0% | 0% | - |
| Trainer (12 months) | Stats | Win % | Place % | Rank | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| J E Davies | 0-0-0-0 | 0% | 0% | - |
Race comment
OVERVIEW: There are very few horses you’d say this about, but freakishly fast and wildly untapped 4YO CAPTAIN BELLASARIO (9) is better off drawing the second row at this stage of his career. Let’s be clear, there was nothing really ‘wrong’ with his last start effort at this level when pulling hard in front and beaten just 2.8m in fast time. With that on record, those that know how phenomenally talented he is still recognized that wasn’t him anywhere near his best. All things being equal, he’ll bounce back with venom tonight and justify what is likely to be a pretty narrow quote. If, for any reason, he's not in the zone – and his stop-start career to date may indicate some residual soundness issues – two horses here can possibly upend him. They are OZZIE PLAYBOY (8) and COBBER (1). The likely scenario here would see COBBER (1) resist all early challenges, potentially at some cost, and hold the lead role henceforth. At present, there’s a touch of Nick Kyrgios about COBBER (1). He doesn’t break his own sulk after a defeat but when he’s on, he looks very good, then when he’s off, he seems pretty run-of-the-mill. If he’s on tonight, and he gets one, or preferably two cheap splits, he has the closing pace to make life hard for others though in that set-up OZZIE PLAYBOY (8) follows him and may zip past with the easier run. Beyond that trip stacks of these are racing in wonderful heart headed by BET ON THE TIGER (4) who is flying but steps up in grade and probably needs the lead to be most effective, and RUBY WINGATE (6) who couldn’t be racing any better but has likely been cruelled by her draw. EARLY SPEED: 1 (Early & Potential Leader) + 4 + 2?,3?,6? RATINGS: 9/ 8/ 1/ 4/ 6/ 5/ 10/ 3/ 7/ 2
Age
6 years old
Sex
Bay - Gelding
Breeding
Pet Rock USA - Smooth Felicity (Blissfull Hall USA)
Best MR
1:55.4MS
Dist Best MR
1:59.1MS
Gear
Bit - Headcheck, Bit - Snaffle, Blinkers - Spring Loaded, Boots - Knee, Boots - Shin/Tendon, Crupper, Deafeners - Removable, Headcheck - Fixed, Hopples - Flat, Hopples - Length 57, Neck Strap, Shoes - Front, Shoes - Hind, Tail Tie, Tongue Tie - Visible .
Today's Stats
Track
30-2-3-5
Distance
15-1-2-2
Track & Distance
14-1-1-2
Last Season
32-2-9-5
This Season
32-6-4-6
Career
87-10-19-15
Prize Money
$194,405
Win Range
1609 - 2240
Last 10 Starts
6130633436
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 | 87-10-19-15 | 15-1-2-2 | 46-3-9-9 | 30-2-3-5 | 14-1-1-2 | 32-6-4-6 | 32-2-9-5 | 0-0-0-0 | 0-0-0-0 | |
| Win % | 11% | 7% | 7% | 7% | 7% | 19% | 6% | 0% | 0% | |
| Place % | 51% | 33% | 46% | 33% | 29% | 50% | 50% | 0% | 0% | |
| Rank | 6 | 6 | 8 | 8 | 6 | 5 | 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 | 3 Sep 2022 | Melton | 2240m | - | NR 70 to 79. | The Big Screen Company | 14.0m | $20,000 | Ellen Tormey | Sr2 | - | $21.00 | 7 days ago | - | 1:54.8 (55.0, 27.3) | Cobber | Captain Bellasario 2.6m | Arggghhh 2.2m |
| 3/9 | 27 Aug 2022 | Melton | 2240m | - | NR 70 to 79. | Alabar Vicbred C'Ship | 16.0m | $30,000 | Jack Laugher | Sr2 | - | $61.00 | 7 days ago | - | 1:54.6 (55.1, 27.1) | Catch a Wave | Hugo Rocks 14.0m | Ozzie Playboy 2.0m |
| 4/11 | 20 Aug 2022 | Melton | 2240m | - | NR 70 to 79. | Vicbred Championship Ht | 6.7m | $20,000 | Jack Laugher | Sr3 | - | $51.00 | 7 days ago | - | 1:55.6 (55.4, 27.8) | Giveitatry | Catch a Wave HD | Sassyola 5.8m |
| 3/9 | 13 Aug 2022 | Melton | 1720m | - | NR 75 to 89. | Allstate Group Pace | 2.2m | $20,000 | Ellen Tormey | Fr4 | - | $23.00 | 7 days ago | - | 1:53.3 (56.9, 28.8) | Kosimo | Soextra 1.6m | Ozzie Playboy HD |
| 3/9 | 6 Aug 2022 | Melton | 1720m | - | NR 70 to 79. | Western Ford Pace | 9.9m | $20,000 | Ellen Tormey | Sr1 | - | $11.00 | 7 days ago | - | 1:53.0 (55.9, 27.7) | Arggghhh | Cobber 1.1m | Ozzie Playboy 8.9m |
| 6/9 | 30 Jul 2022 | Bendigo | 2150m | - | NR 68 to 77. | Bendigo Ski Boat Centre | 21.6m | $20,000 | Abby Sanderson | Fr6 | - | $21.00 | 7 days ago | - | 1:55.4 (55.8, 27.9) | Dadndave NZ | Vanquish Stride NZ 13.9m | High Flying Harry NZ NK |
| 11/12 | 23 Jul 2022 | Kilmore | 2180m | - | NR 70 to 79. | Jet Roofing Winter Final | 18.8m | $30,000 | Jack Laugher | Sr5 | - | $71.00 | 7 days ago | - | 1:59.0 (56.4, 27.2) | Interest Free | Serg Blanco NZ NK | High Flying Harry NZ 4.3m |
| 3/6 | 16 Jul 2022 | Balarat | 2200m | - | NR 70 to 79. | Winter Championship Ht | 4.8m | $20,000 | Jack Laugher | Sr1 | - | $21.00 | 7 days ago | - | 1:57.6 (57.4, 27.9) | Interest Free | Arggghhh 2.5m | Ozzie Playboy 2.3m |
| 1/8 | 9 Jul 2022 | Cranbrn | 1609m | - | NR 70 to 79. | Nutrien Equine Pace | - | $20,000 | Abby Sanderson | Fr1 | - | $19.00 | 14 days ago | - | 1:55.7 (55.8, 28.6) | Ozzie Playboy | Cobber HFNK | Interest Free 2.6m |
| 6/7 | 25 Jun 2022 | Melton | 1720m | - | NR 70 to 79. | Pcfa Critical Catch Pace | 22.3m | $20,000 | Abbey Turnbull | Fr1 | - | $12.00 | - | - | 1:53.0 (56.0, 28.2) | Love Ina Chevy NZ | Yankee Gold NZ 2.5m | Knights Templar 1.3m |
Sire
Pet Rock USA
Dam
Smooth Felicity
Trained at
Strathfieldsaye
Colours
Dark Blue, White A, Ring & Sleeves
Owners
E J & H M Anderson Nominees Pty Ltd
| Driver (12 months) | Stats | Win % | Place % | Rank | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ellen Tormey | 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: There are very few horses you’d say this about, but freakishly fast and wildly untapped 4YO CAPTAIN BELLASARIO (9) is better off drawing the second row at this stage of his career. Let’s be clear, there was nothing really ‘wrong’ with his last start effort at this level when pulling hard in front and beaten just 2.8m in fast time. With that on record, those that know how phenomenally talented he is still recognized that wasn’t him anywhere near his best. All things being equal, he’ll bounce back with venom tonight and justify what is likely to be a pretty narrow quote. If, for any reason, he's not in the zone – and his stop-start career to date may indicate some residual soundness issues – two horses here can possibly upend him. They are OZZIE PLAYBOY (8) and COBBER (1). The likely scenario here would see COBBER (1) resist all early challenges, potentially at some cost, and hold the lead role henceforth. At present, there’s a touch of Nick Kyrgios about COBBER (1). He doesn’t break his own sulk after a defeat but when he’s on, he looks very good, then when he’s off, he seems pretty run-of-the-mill. If he’s on tonight, and he gets one, or preferably two cheap splits, he has the closing pace to make life hard for others though in that set-up OZZIE PLAYBOY (8) follows him and may zip past with the easier run. Beyond that trip stacks of these are racing in wonderful heart headed by BET ON THE TIGER (4) who is flying but steps up in grade and probably needs the lead to be most effective, and RUBY WINGATE (6) who couldn’t be racing any better but has likely been cruelled by her draw. EARLY SPEED: 1 (Early & Potential Leader) + 4 + 2?,3?,6? RATINGS: 9/ 8/ 1/ 4/ 6/ 5/ 10/ 3/ 7/ 2
Age
7 years old
Sex
Bay - Gelding
Breeding
Mr Feelgood USA - Tender Reign (The Contender USA)
Best MR
1:55.6MS
Dist Best MR
1:55.6MS
Gear
Bit - Snaffle, Open Bridle, Boots - Knee, Boots - Shin/Tendon, Deafeners - Removable, Headcheck - Fixed, Hopples - Flat, Hopples - Length 60, Shoes - Front, Shoes - Hind, Tongue Tie - Visible, Blinkers - Sliding Dolly Vardens, Half Pole - N/S
Today's Stats
Track
6-0-0-1
Distance
4-0-0-0
Track & Distance
3-0-0-0
Last Season
30-7-10-3
This Season
14-1-3-1
Career
67-11-17-6
Prize Money
$95,304
Win Range
1690 - 2190
Last 10 Starts
7547926612
Last Run
10 days ago
Win S/Rate
Place S/Rate
| Total | Distance | Dist Range | Track | Trk & Dist | This Season | Last Season | 1st Up | 2nd Up | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stats | 67-11-17-6 | 4-0-0-0 | 44-8-13-2 | 6-0-0-1 | 3-0-0-0 | 14-1-3-1 | 30-7-10-3 | 0-0-0-0 | 0-0-0-0 | |
| Win % | 16% | 0% | 18% | 0% | 0% | 7% | 23% | 0% | 0% | |
| Place % | 51% | 0% | 52% | 17% | 0% | 36% | 67% | 0% | 0% | |
| Rank | 3 | - | 4 | 10 | - | 7 | 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 | 7 Sep 2022 | Bendigo | 2150m | - | NR 61 to 72. | Race Services Pace | 3.4m | $9,000 | George Chamouras | Fr4 | - | $6.00 | 16 days ago | - | 1:57.9 (57.1, 28.1) | Arden Roanoke NZ | The Last Chance 3.4m | Daylight at Dawn HFHD |
| 1/11 | 22 Aug 2022 | Shepptn | 2190m | - | NR 61 to 69. | Alabar Pace | - | $9,000 | Nathan Jack | Sr3 | - | $4.40 | 5 days ago | - | 1:59.1 (56.9, 27.7) | The Last Chance | Mongiana 5.5m | Golfo Paradiso NZ 1.7m |
| 6/9 | 17 Aug 2022 | Shepptn | 1690m | - | NR 55 to 65. | Barastoc Pace | 12.2m | $9,000 | George Chamouras | Sr3 | - | $15.00 | 6 days ago | - | 1:55.9 (57.3, 28.0) | Heritage Lady | Artistic Cowboy NK | Just Ralph 5.1m |
| 6/7 | 11 Aug 2022 | Echuca | 2160m | - | NR 57 to 68. | Ride High @ Alabar Pace | 8.0m | $9,000 | George Chamouras | Fr4 | - | $19.00 | 4 days ago | - | 1:59.9 (56.9, 28.0) | Kurun Express | Mongiana 2.2m | Artistic Cowboy 4.5m |
| 2/7 | 7 Aug 2022 | Shepptn | 2190m | - | NR 56 to 66. | Techies Tyres Kyabram Cup | HD | $4,500 | George Chamouras | Fr7 | - | $34.00 | 8 days ago | - | 1:57.3 (60.7, 29.4) | New Yorker | The Last Chance HD | Jets Art 13.7m |
| 9/9 | 30 Jul 2022 | Bendigo | 2150m | - | NR 68 to 77. | Bendigo Ski Boat Centre | 42.8m | $20,000 | Cody Crossland | Fr3 | - | $31.00 | 7 days ago | - | 1:55.4 (55.8, 27.9) | Dadndave NZ | Vanquish Stride NZ 13.9m | High Flying Harry NZ NK |
| 7/10 | 23 Jul 2022 | Kilmore | 1690m | - | NR 70 to 79. | Bob Cain Memorial 2022 | 16.5m | $20,000 | Jayden Brewin | Fr5 | - | $41.00 | 9 days ago | - | 1:56.5 (57.2, 28.4) | Carload | Dessie Gee 1.8m | Cemetery Bay 4.1m |
| 4/9 | 14 Jul 2022 | Kilmore | 1690m | - | NR 62 to 75. | Carlton & United Breweries | 5.7m | $10,000 | Cody Crossland | Sr2 | - | $26.00 | 40 days ago | - | 1:55.4 (55.8, 27.8) | Von Art NZ | Gilligans Island NZ 2.1m | Treacherous Rock 1.9m |
| 5/10 | 4 Jun 2022 | Melton | 2240m | - | - | Dnr Logistics Pace | 13.8m | $20,000 | Laura Crossland | Sr3 | - | $151.00 | 8 days ago | - | 1:55.5 (58.0, 28.5) | Helluva NZ | Cherokee Joe 1.1m | Foolish Pleasure 7.7m |
| 7/10 | 27 May 2022 | Bendigo | 1650m | - | NR 65 to 79. | Smartline Pace | 7.8m | $10,000 | Laura Crossland | Sr1 | - | $21.00 | - | - | 1:54.7 (56.8, 28.8) | Magic Mike NZ | Imnopumpkin HD | Leigha Miller 1.4m |
Sire
Mr Feelgood USA
Dam
Tender Reign
Trained at
Moorilim
Colours
Green & Yellow Hoops, Yellow Sleeves
Owners
Maurlen Equine Pty Ltd
| Driver (12 months) | Stats | Win % | Place % | Rank | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nathan Jack | 0-0-0-0 | 0% | 0% | - |
| Trainer (12 months) | Stats | Win % | Place % | Rank | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| G J Fleming | 0-0-0-0 | 0% | 0% | - |
D: Rebecca Bartley
T: S J O'Donoghue, R K Bartley
Race comment
OVERVIEW: There are very few horses you’d say this about, but freakishly fast and wildly untapped 4YO CAPTAIN BELLASARIO (9) is better off drawing the second row at this stage of his career. Let’s be clear, there was nothing really ‘wrong’ with his last start effort at this level when pulling hard in front and beaten just 2.8m in fast time. With that on record, those that know how phenomenally talented he is still recognized that wasn’t him anywhere near his best. All things being equal, he’ll bounce back with venom tonight and justify what is likely to be a pretty narrow quote. If, for any reason, he's not in the zone – and his stop-start career to date may indicate some residual soundness issues – two horses here can possibly upend him. They are OZZIE PLAYBOY (8) and COBBER (1). The likely scenario here would see COBBER (1) resist all early challenges, potentially at some cost, and hold the lead role henceforth. At present, there’s a touch of Nick Kyrgios about COBBER (1). He doesn’t break his own sulk after a defeat but when he’s on, he looks very good, then when he’s off, he seems pretty run-of-the-mill. If he’s on tonight, and he gets one, or preferably two cheap splits, he has the closing pace to make life hard for others though in that set-up OZZIE PLAYBOY (8) follows him and may zip past with the easier run. Beyond that trip stacks of these are racing in wonderful heart headed by BET ON THE TIGER (4) who is flying but steps up in grade and probably needs the lead to be most effective, and RUBY WINGATE (6) who couldn’t be racing any better but has likely been cruelled by her draw. EARLY SPEED: 1 (Early & Potential Leader) + 4 + 2?,3?,6? RATINGS: 9/ 8/ 1/ 4/ 6/ 5/ 10/ 3/ 7/ 2
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
23-2-0-3
Distance
17-2-0-3
Track & Distance
17-2-0-3
Last Season
24-0-3-3
This Season
16-1-4-1
Career
82-11-10-11
Prize Money
$172,340
Win Range
1670 - 2240
Last 10 Starts
4424503221
Last Run
17 days ago
Win S/Rate
Place S/Rate
| Total | Distance | Dist Range | Track | Trk & Dist | This Season | Last Season | 1st Up | 2nd Up | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stats | 82-11-10-11 | 17-2-0-3 | 60-7-9-8 | 23-2-0-3 | 17-2-0-3 | 16-1-4-1 | 24-0-3-3 | 0-0-0-0 | 0-0-0-0 | |
| Win % | 13% | 12% | 12% | 9% | 12% | 6% | 0% | 0% | 0% | |
| Place % | 39% | 29% | 40% | 22% | 29% | 38% | 25% | 0% | 0% | |
| Rank | 8 | 5 | 7 | 9 | 5 | 8 | 10 | - | - |
| Finish | Date | Track | Distance | Race No. | Cond. | Class | Margin | Prize won | Driver | BR | Handicap | SP | Last Run | Settle | Mile rate | Winner | 2nd | 3rd |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/8 | 31 Aug 2022 | Shepptn | 1690m | - | NR 61 to 72. | Alabar Pace | - | $9,000 | Rebecca Bartley | Fr4 | - | $6.00 | 9 days ago | - | 1:55.7 (55.9, 28.1) | Mongiana | The Rocknroll King NZ HD | Major Watson NZ 1.6m |
| 2/11 | 22 Aug 2022 | Shepptn | 2190m | - | NR 61 to 69. | Alabar Pace | 5.5m | $9,000 | Rebecca Bartley | Fr6 | - | $7.00 | 11 days ago | - | 1:59.1 (56.9, 27.7) | The Last Chance | Mongiana 5.5m | Golfo Paradiso NZ 1.7m |
| 2/7 | 11 Aug 2022 | Echuca | 2160m | - | NR 57 to 68. | Ride High @ Alabar Pace | 2.2m | $9,000 | Rebecca Bartley | Fr5 | - | $3.50 | 9 days ago | - | 1:59.9 (56.9, 28.0) | Kurun Express | Mongiana 2.2m | Artistic Cowboy 4.5m |
| 3/6 | 2 Aug 2022 | Shepptn | 1690m | - | NR 61 to 69. | Neatline Homes Pace | 5.2m | $9,000 | Rebecca Bartley | Fr6 | - | $21.00 | 38 days ago | - | 1:54.8 (56.0, 27.6) | Gilligans Island NZ | Treacherous Rock 5.1m | Mongiana HFHD |
| 10/12 | 25 Jun 2022 | Melton | 2240m | - | NR 70 to 79. | Vhrc Caduceus Metro Final | 16.0m | $30,000 | Rebecca Bartley | Fr1 | - | $61.00 | 7 days ago | - | 1:54.6 (56.6, 28.8) | Delightful Angel | Celestial Gossip NK | Drain the Swamp 4.0m |
| 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 | - | - | 1:55.1 (56.4, 28.1) | Cant Top This | Bernie Winkle NZ 23.7m | Ozzie Battler 3.3m |
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% | - |
Race comment
OVERVIEW: There are very few horses you’d say this about, but freakishly fast and wildly untapped 4YO CAPTAIN BELLASARIO (9) is better off drawing the second row at this stage of his career. Let’s be clear, there was nothing really ‘wrong’ with his last start effort at this level when pulling hard in front and beaten just 2.8m in fast time. With that on record, those that know how phenomenally talented he is still recognized that wasn’t him anywhere near his best. All things being equal, he’ll bounce back with venom tonight and justify what is likely to be a pretty narrow quote. If, for any reason, he's not in the zone – and his stop-start career to date may indicate some residual soundness issues – two horses here can possibly upend him. They are OZZIE PLAYBOY (8) and COBBER (1). The likely scenario here would see COBBER (1) resist all early challenges, potentially at some cost, and hold the lead role henceforth. At present, there’s a touch of Nick Kyrgios about COBBER (1). He doesn’t break his own sulk after a defeat but when he’s on, he looks very good, then when he’s off, he seems pretty run-of-the-mill. If he’s on tonight, and he gets one, or preferably two cheap splits, he has the closing pace to make life hard for others though in that set-up OZZIE PLAYBOY (8) follows him and may zip past with the easier run. Beyond that trip stacks of these are racing in wonderful heart headed by BET ON THE TIGER (4) who is flying but steps up in grade and probably needs the lead to be most effective, and RUBY WINGATE (6) who couldn’t be racing any better but has likely been cruelled by her draw. EARLY SPEED: 1 (Early & Potential Leader) + 4 + 2?,3?,6? RATINGS: 9/ 8/ 1/ 4/ 6/ 5/ 10/ 3/ 7/ 2
Age
8 years old
Sex
Bay - Gelding
Breeding
Village Jolt CA - Isabelle Delacour (Die Laughing USA)
Best MR
1:53.5MS
Dist Best MR
1:57.9MS
Gear
Bit - Headcheck, Bit - Lugging, Blinkers - Block, Boots - Knee, Boots - Shin/Tendon, Boots - Pastern, Burr - Rein N/S, Crupper, Deafeners - Removable, Headcheck - Fixed, Hopples - Round, Hopples - Length 59, Shadow Roll, Shoes - Front, Shoes - Hind, ...
Today's Stats
Track
25-2-4-3
Distance
14-1-1-1
Track & Distance
13-1-1-1
Last Season
27-4-4-2
This Season
26-1-2-3
Career
105-11-17-14
Prize Money
$221,833
Win Range
1710 - 2240
Last 10 Starts
8358675245
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 | 105-11-17-14 | 14-1-1-1 | 60-5-9-7 | 25-2-4-3 | 13-1-1-1 | 26-1-2-3 | 27-4-4-2 | 0-0-0-0 | 0-0-0-0 | |
| Win % | 10% | 7% | 8% | 8% | 8% | 4% | 15% | 0% | 0% | |
| Place % | 40% | 21% | 35% | 36% | 23% | 23% | 37% | 0% | 0% | |
| Rank | 10 | 7 | 9 | 7 | 7 | 10 | 7 | - | - |
| Finish | Date | Track | Distance | Race No. | Cond. | Class | Margin | Prize won | Driver | BR | Handicap | SP | Last Run | Settle | Mile rate | Winner | 2nd | 3rd |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/7 | 10 Sep 2022 | Melton | 1720m | - | NR 67 to 75. | Logical Staffing Solutions | 4.9m | $20,000 | Kate Gath | Fr2 | - | $10.00 | 7 days ago | - | 1:55.1 (57.8, 29.1) | Argyle NZ | Sheffield Sparky NZ 1.5m | Magic Mike NZ HD |
| 4/8 | 3 Sep 2022 | Melton | 1720m | - | - | Garrards Pace | 4.7m | $10,000 | Connor Clarke | Fr6 | - | $8.50 | 15 days ago | - | 1:55.4 (55.8, 28.3) | Lombo Heaven | Balenciago 3.8m | Musztang HFNK |
| 2/7 | 19 Aug 2022 | Bendigo | 2150m | - | NR 65 to 79. | Solar1 Electrical Bendigo | 10.3m | $10,000 | Blake Pace | Fr1 | - | $23.00 | 5 days ago | - | 1:56.7 (55.8, 27.5) | Boxofchocolates | Monsieur Delacour 10.3m | Two Sock Creek NZ 1.5m |
| 5/8 | 14 Aug 2022 | Swanhil | 2240m | - | NR 62 to 75. | Investing.com Pace | 2.9m | $10,000 | Connor Clarke | Fr5 | - | $6.00 | 9 days ago | - | 1:59.6 (56.1, 27.3) | Major Watson NZ | Treacherous Rock SHFHD | Budd Sidewinder NK |
| 7/10 | 5 Aug 2022 | Bendigo | 2150m | - | NR 64 to 79. | J & A Mazzetti Painting | 15.2m | $10,000 | Connor Clarke | Fr4 | - | $18.00 | 7 days ago | - | 1:56.9 (55.5, 26.9) | Blitzern | Villacci 6.1m | The Chancer NK |
| 6/10 | 29 Jul 2022 | Balarat | 1710m | - | NR 65 to 79. | 70s & 80s Show Book Now | 9.9m | $10,000 | Connor Clarke | Fr4 | - | $31.00 | 6 days ago | - | 1:55.9 (56.4, 28.1) | Aliens Exist | Muckinbar Diva 2.1m | Our Classie Reactor NZ HD |
| 8/12 | 23 Jul 2022 | Kilmore | 2180m | - | NR 70 to 79. | Jet Roofing Winter Final | 12.7m | $30,000 | Connor Clarke | Fr1 | - | $31.00 | 7 days ago | - | 1:59.0 (56.4, 27.2) | Interest Free | Serg Blanco NZ NK | High Flying Harry NZ 4.3m |
| 5/7 | 16 Jul 2022 | Balarat | 2200m | - | NR 70 to 79. | Winter Championship Ht | 21.9m | $20,000 | Connor Clarke | Fr2 | - | $61.00 | 8 days ago | - | 1:57.1 (56.4, 29.0) | Knights Templar | Serg Blanco NZ 5.4m | Blitzern 3.4m |
| 3/7 | 8 Jul 2022 | Balarat | 2200m | - | NR 64 to 79. | Inter Path 4cyte Pace | 5.2m | $10,000 | Connor Clarke | Fr1 | - | $3.10 | 7 days ago | - | 1:59.0 (58.1, 29.2) | Sheffield Sparky NZ | Our Uncle Jim 2.7m | Monsieur Delacour 2.6m |
| 8/10 | 1 Jul 2022 | Marybro | 1690m | - | NR 65 to 79. | Carisbrook Motors Pace | 8.3m | $10,000 | Blake Pace | Fr2 | - | $5.50 | - | - | 1:58.7 (57.6, 28.3) | Mr Bohannon NZ | Eagle Watch NZ HFHD | Celestial Trekker 3.7m |
Sire
Village Jolt CA
Dam
Isabelle Delacour
Trained at
Prenzlau
Colours
White, Red Diamond & Crossed Sashes, Red & White Striped Sleeves, Red Cuffs
Owners
Aaron Bain Racing Pty Ltd, Summit Bloodstock Pty Ltd, Imperial Racing & Bloodstock Pty Ltd, A J Bain
| Driver (12 months) | Stats | Win % | Place % | Rank | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Connor Clarke | 0-0-0-0 | 0% | 0% | - |
| Trainer (12 months) | Stats | Win % | Place % | Rank | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| S R Clarke | 0-0-0-0 | 0% | 0% | - |
Race comment
OVERVIEW: There are very few horses you’d say this about, but freakishly fast and wildly untapped 4YO CAPTAIN BELLASARIO (9) is better off drawing the second row at this stage of his career. Let’s be clear, there was nothing really ‘wrong’ with his last start effort at this level when pulling hard in front and beaten just 2.8m in fast time. With that on record, those that know how phenomenally talented he is still recognized that wasn’t him anywhere near his best. All things being equal, he’ll bounce back with venom tonight and justify what is likely to be a pretty narrow quote. If, for any reason, he's not in the zone – and his stop-start career to date may indicate some residual soundness issues – two horses here can possibly upend him. They are OZZIE PLAYBOY (8) and COBBER (1). The likely scenario here would see COBBER (1) resist all early challenges, potentially at some cost, and hold the lead role henceforth. At present, there’s a touch of Nick Kyrgios about COBBER (1). He doesn’t break his own sulk after a defeat but when he’s on, he looks very good, then when he’s off, he seems pretty run-of-the-mill. If he’s on tonight, and he gets one, or preferably two cheap splits, he has the closing pace to make life hard for others though in that set-up OZZIE PLAYBOY (8) follows him and may zip past with the easier run. Beyond that trip stacks of these are racing in wonderful heart headed by BET ON THE TIGER (4) who is flying but steps up in grade and probably needs the lead to be most effective, and RUBY WINGATE (6) who couldn’t be racing any better but has likely been cruelled by her draw. EARLY SPEED: 1 (Early & Potential Leader) + 4 + 2?,3?,6? RATINGS: 9/ 8/ 1/ 4/ 6/ 5/ 10/ 3/ 7/ 2
Age
8 years old
Sex
Bay - Horse
Breeding
Art Major USA - Mes Cullen NZ (Christian Cullen NZ)
Best MR
1:55.9MS
Dist Best MR
1:57.6MS
Gear
Anti Choking Device, Bit - Snaffle, Blinkers - Murphy Blind N/S, Boots - Knee, Boots - Shin/Tendon, Burr - Pole N/S, Crupper, Deafeners - Removable, Headcheck - None, Hopples - Flat, Hopples - Length 58, Shoes - Front, Shoes - Hind, Tongue Tie - Visible
Today's Stats
Track
6-1-2-0
Distance
5-1-2-0
Track & Distance
5-1-2-0
Last Season
27-8-4-0
This Season
11-3-1-0
Career
51-12-5-0
Prize Money
$105,993
Win Range
1609 - 2240
Last 10 Starts
4711468152
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 | 51-12-5-0 | 5-1-2-0 | 30-8-5-0 | 6-1-2-0 | 5-1-2-0 | 11-3-1-0 | 27-8-4-0 | 0-0-0-0 | 0-0-0-0 | |
| Win % | 24% | 20% | 27% | 17% | 20% | 27% | 30% | 0% | 0% | |
| Place % | 33% | 60% | 43% | 50% | 60% | 36% | 44% | 0% | 0% | |
| Rank | 4 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 3 | - | - |
| Finish | Date | Track | Distance | Race No. | Cond. | Class | Margin | Prize won | Driver | BR | Handicap | SP | Last Run | Settle | Mile rate | Winner | 2nd | 3rd |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/12 | 10 Sep 2022 | Melton | 2240m | - | NR 76 to 84. | Hygain Pace | 2.3m | $20,000 | James Herbertson | Fr4 | - | $41.00 | 7 days ago | - | 1:55.9 (56.5, 28.6) | Pull the Other Leg NZ | Major Mal 2.3m | Rick Reilly NZ 2.1m |
| 5/10 | 3 Sep 2022 | Melton | 1720m | - | - | Dnr Logistics Pace | 4.6m | $20,000 | Jordan Leedham | Fr2 | - | $11.00 | 9 days ago | - | 1:54.9 (57.5, 28.9) | Hugo Rocks | Magic Mike NZ 2.0m | Arden Roanoke NZ HFHD |
| 1/9 | 25 Aug 2022 | Kilmore | 2180m | - | - | Beraldo Coffee Pace | - | $10,000 | Jordan Leedham | Fr6 | - | $15.00 | 3 days ago | - | 2:00.1 (57.0, 28.6) | Major Mal | Arden Roanoke NZ HD | Heaven Attracts 9.5m |
| 8/11 | 22 Aug 2022 | Shepptn | 2190m | - | NR 61 to 69. | Alabar Pace | 13.7m | $9,000 | Jordan Leedham | Sr2 | - | $19.00 | 39 days ago | - | 1:59.1 (56.9, 27.7) | The Last Chance | Mongiana 5.5m | Golfo Paradiso NZ 1.7m |
| 6/9 | 14 Jul 2022 | Kilmore | 1690m | - | NR 62 to 75. | Carlton & United Breweries | 16.7m | $10,000 | Jordan Leedham | Fr5 | - | $31.00 | 9 days ago | - | 1:55.4 (55.8, 27.8) | Von Art NZ | Gilligans Island NZ 2.1m | Treacherous Rock 1.9m |
| 4/6 | 5 Jul 2022 | Shepptn | 2190m | - | NR 57 to 68. | Peter Kearney Pace | 5.4m | $9,000 | Luke Dunne | Fr6 | - | $4.60 | 20 days ago | - | 2:01.0 (56.5, 28.4) | Little Demon | Madam Reactor NK | Herehecomes 4.4m |
| 1/8 | 15 Jun 2022 | Melton | 2240m | - | NR 61 to 72. | Nutrien Pace | - | $9,000 | Luke Dunne | Fr4 | - | $4.80 | 8 days ago | - | 1:57.6 (57.9, 29.5) | Major Mal | Our Uncle Jim 5.5m | Pocket Thedeal NZ NK |
| 1/10 | 7 Jun 2022 | Shepptn | 2190m | - | NR 56 to 60. | Alabar Pace | - | $8,000 | Jordan Leedham | Sr3 | - | $8.50 | 9 days ago | - | 1:59.6 (57.4, 29.3) | Major Mal | Madam Reactor 9.0m | Roslyn Gaye 3.1m |
| 7/8 | 29 May 2022 | Cranbrn | 2080m | - | NR 61 to 72. | Blue Hills Rise Pace | 13.3m | $9,000 | Daryl Douglas | Fr3 | - | $19.00 | 36 days ago | - | 1:59.7 (57.5, 28.5) | Mr Bohannon NZ | Malibu Jack 1.1m | Pocket Thedeal NZ HFNK |
| 4/5 | 23 Apr 2022 | Mildura | 1790m | - | NR 61 to 71. | Zilzie Wines Pace | 14.9m | $9,000 | Ryan Sanderson | Fr4 | - | $4.80 | - | - | 1:58.5 (58.4, 29.8) | Leigha Miller | Just Cappy 2.8m | Yoursnmine NK |
Sire
Art Major USA
Dam
Mes Cullen NZ
Trained at
Llandilo
Colours
Orange, Gold & White Checks, Orange Sleeves
Owners
A (Arthur) Anastasiou
| Driver (12 months) | Stats | Win % | Place % | Rank | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mark Pitt | 0-0-0-0 | 0% | 0% | - |
| Trainer (12 months) | Stats | Win % | Place % | Rank | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| V A Vallelonga | 0-0-0-0 | 0% | 0% | - |
Race comment
OVERVIEW: There are very few horses you’d say this about, but freakishly fast and wildly untapped 4YO CAPTAIN BELLASARIO (9) is better off drawing the second row at this stage of his career. Let’s be clear, there was nothing really ‘wrong’ with his last start effort at this level when pulling hard in front and beaten just 2.8m in fast time. With that on record, those that know how phenomenally talented he is still recognized that wasn’t him anywhere near his best. All things being equal, he’ll bounce back with venom tonight and justify what is likely to be a pretty narrow quote. If, for any reason, he's not in the zone – and his stop-start career to date may indicate some residual soundness issues – two horses here can possibly upend him. They are OZZIE PLAYBOY (8) and COBBER (1). The likely scenario here would see COBBER (1) resist all early challenges, potentially at some cost, and hold the lead role henceforth. At present, there’s a touch of Nick Kyrgios about COBBER (1). He doesn’t break his own sulk after a defeat but when he’s on, he looks very good, then when he’s off, he seems pretty run-of-the-mill. If he’s on tonight, and he gets one, or preferably two cheap splits, he has the closing pace to make life hard for others though in that set-up OZZIE PLAYBOY (8) follows him and may zip past with the easier run. Beyond that trip stacks of these are racing in wonderful heart headed by BET ON THE TIGER (4) who is flying but steps up in grade and probably needs the lead to be most effective, and RUBY WINGATE (6) who couldn’t be racing any better but has likely been cruelled by her draw. EARLY SPEED: 1 (Early & Potential Leader) + 4 + 2?,3?,6? RATINGS: 9/ 8/ 1/ 4/ 6/ 5/ 10/ 3/ 7/ 2
Age
8 years old
Sex
Brown - Mare
Breeding
Union Guy USA - Alberts Belle (Albert Albert USA)
Best MR
1:54.4MS
Dist Best MR
1:57.2MS
Gear
Bit - Headcheck, Bit - Lugging, Boots - Knee, Boots - Shin/Tendon, Crupper, Deafeners - Removable, Headcheck - Fixed, Hopples - Round, Hopples - Length 57, Nose Band - Figure 8, Shoes - Front, Shoes - Hind, Tail Tie, Tongue Tie - Visible, Whip, Reins ...
Today's Stats
Track
18-2-3-1
Distance
9-0-3-0
Track & Distance
9-0-3-0
Last Season
22-4-1-6
This Season
29-2-7-3
Career
56-6-9-10
Prize Money
$206,675
Win Range
1710 - 2200
Last 10 Starts
3674724422
Last Run
7 days ago
Win S/Rate
Place S/Rate
| Total | Distance | Dist Range | Track | Trk & Dist | This Season | Last Season | 1st Up | 2nd Up | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stats | 56-6-9-10 | 9-0-3-0 | 35-3-7-9 | 18-2-3-1 | 9-0-3-0 | 29-2-7-3 | 22-4-1-6 | 0-0-0-0 | 0-0-0-0 | |
| Win % | 11% | 0% | 9% | 11% | 0% | 7% | 18% | 0% | 0% | |
| Place % | 45% | 33% | 54% | 33% | 33% | 41% | 50% | 0% | 0% | |
| Rank | 9 | 8 | 6 | 6 | 8 | 6 | 5 | - | - |
| Finish | Date | Track | Distance | Race No. | Cond. | Class | Margin | Prize won | Driver | BR | Handicap | SP | Last Run | Settle | Mile rate | Winner | 2nd | 3rd |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/6 | 10 Sep 2022 | Melton | 2240m | - | NR 70 to 99. | Alabar Vicbred Platinum | HD | $30,000 | Michael Bellman | Fr3 | - | $21.00 | 7 days ago | - | 1:56.4 (56.0, 28.5) | Petillante | Ruby Wingate HD | Just Hope 1.8m |
| 2/12 | 3 Sep 2022 | Melton | 2240m | - | - | Hbv Amarillen Matriarch | 8.5m | $30,000 | James Herbertson | Sr1 | - | $18.00 | 7 days ago | - | 1:55.9 (58.2, 28.7) | Runaway Celebrity | Ruby Wingate 8.5m | Bettor Robyn 3.3m |
| 4/8 | 27 Aug 2022 | Melton | 2240m | - | - | Hbv Amarillen Matriarch Ht | 1.1m | $20,000 | Michael Bellman | Fr5 | - | $21.00 | 14 days ago | - | 1:56.5 (56.5, 28.4) | Art of Sheng Li | Smooth Debate NZ NK | Runaway Celebrity HFHD |
| 4/10 | 13 Aug 2022 | Melton | 2240m | - | NR 67 to 74. | Eight Homes Pace | 5.7m | $20,000 | James Herbertson | Fr2 | - | $17.00 | 7 days ago | - | 1:57.3 (57.2, 28.8) | Allshookup | Captain Confetti NZ 1.0m | Gilligans Island NZ 4.0m |
| 2/5 | 6 Aug 2022 | Melton | 2240m | - | - | Tab Play Central Pace | NK | $10,000 | Michael Bellman | Fr5 | - | $4.00 | 8 days ago | - | 2:00.4 (57.1, 27.8) | Balenciago | Ruby Wingate NK | Pocket Thedeal NZ 1.2m |
| 7/10 | 29 Jul 2022 | Balarat | 1710m | - | NR 65 to 79. | 70s & 80s Show Book Now | 10.7m | $10,000 | Michael Bellman | Fr6 | - | $51.00 | 10 days ago | - | 1:55.9 (56.4, 28.1) | Aliens Exist | Muckinbar Diva 2.1m | Our Classie Reactor NZ HD |
| 4/12 | 19 Jul 2022 | Bendigo | 2150m | - | NR 57 to 68. | Tab Long May We Play Pace | 11.4m | $9,000 | Michael Bellman | Sr4 | - | $11.00 | 11 days ago | - | 1:56.6 (56.0, 27.9) | The Kingsman NZ | Sixty 9.8m | Rocking Bugatti NK |
| 7/7 | 8 Jul 2022 | Balarat | 2200m | - | NR 64 to 79. | Inter Path 4cyte Pace | 24.4m | $10,000 | Michael Bellman | Fr5 | - | $7.00 | 7 days ago | - | 1:59.0 (58.1, 29.2) | Sheffield Sparky NZ | Our Uncle Jim 2.7m | Monsieur Delacour 2.6m |
| 6/10 | 1 Jul 2022 | Marybro | 1690m | - | NR 65 to 79. | Carisbrook Motors Pace | 7.1m | $10,000 | Michael Bellman | Fr6 | - | $6.50 | 8 days ago | - | 1:58.7 (57.6, 28.3) | Mr Bohannon NZ | Eagle Watch NZ HFHD | Celestial Trekker 3.7m |
| 3/7 | 23 Jun 2022 | Balarat | 2200m | - | NR 61 to 69. | Central Automotive Repair | 6.6m | $9,000 | Michael Bellman | Fr7 | - | $8.50 | - | - | 2:00.5 (55.3, 27.9) | Cobber | Monsieur Delacour 6.4m | Ruby Wingate HFHD |
Sire
Union Guy USA
Dam
Alberts Belle
Trained at
Allendale
Colours
Red, White Scorpion, White Sleeves, Red Armbands
Owners
A A (Adam) Stephens
| Driver (12 months) | Stats | Win % | Place % | Rank | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Michael Bellman | 0-0-0-0 | 0% | 0% | - |
| Trainer (12 months) | Stats | Win % | Place % | Rank | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| A A Stephens | 0-0-0-0 | 0% | 0% | - |
Race comment
OVERVIEW: There are very few horses you’d say this about, but freakishly fast and wildly untapped 4YO CAPTAIN BELLASARIO (9) is better off drawing the second row at this stage of his career. Let’s be clear, there was nothing really ‘wrong’ with his last start effort at this level when pulling hard in front and beaten just 2.8m in fast time. With that on record, those that know how phenomenally talented he is still recognized that wasn’t him anywhere near his best. All things being equal, he’ll bounce back with venom tonight and justify what is likely to be a pretty narrow quote. If, for any reason, he's not in the zone – and his stop-start career to date may indicate some residual soundness issues – two horses here can possibly upend him. They are OZZIE PLAYBOY (8) and COBBER (1). The likely scenario here would see COBBER (1) resist all early challenges, potentially at some cost, and hold the lead role henceforth. At present, there’s a touch of Nick Kyrgios about COBBER (1). He doesn’t break his own sulk after a defeat but when he’s on, he looks very good, then when he’s off, he seems pretty run-of-the-mill. If he’s on tonight, and he gets one, or preferably two cheap splits, he has the closing pace to make life hard for others though in that set-up OZZIE PLAYBOY (8) follows him and may zip past with the easier run. Beyond that trip stacks of these are racing in wonderful heart headed by BET ON THE TIGER (4) who is flying but steps up in grade and probably needs the lead to be most effective, and RUBY WINGATE (6) who couldn’t be racing any better but has likely been cruelled by her draw. EARLY SPEED: 1 (Early & Potential Leader) + 4 + 2?,3?,6? RATINGS: 9/ 8/ 1/ 4/ 6/ 5/ 10/ 3/ 7/ 2
Age
4 years old
Sex
Bay - Gelding
Breeding
A Rocknroll Dance USA - Star Crossed (Art Major USA)
Best MR
1:54.8MS
Dist Best MR
1:54.8MS
Gear
Bit - Straight, Blinkers - Murphy Blind N/S, Boots - Knee, Deafeners - Removable, Headcheck - None, Hopples - Flat, Hopples - Length 56, Shoes - Front, Shoes - Hind, Tail Tie, Tongue Tie - Visible, Spreaders - Go Straights, Half Pole - N/S
Gear Changes
Removed: Boots - Shin/Tendon, Spreaders - Conventional; Added: Spreaders - Go Straights
Today's Stats
Track
7-1-1-1
Distance
6-1-0-1
Track & Distance
6-1-0-1
Last Season
16-3-1-1
This Season
14-5-2-3
Career
30-8-3-4
Prize Money
$154,795
Win Range
1680 - 2240
Last 10 Starts
4131255201
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 | 30-8-3-4 | 6-1-0-1 | 19-5-1-4 | 7-1-1-1 | 6-1-0-1 | 14-5-2-3 | 16-3-1-1 | 0-0-0-0 | 0-0-0-0 | |
| Win % | 27% | 17% | 26% | 14% | 17% | 36% | 19% | 0% | 0% | |
| Place % | 50% | 33% | 53% | 43% | 33% | 71% | 31% | 0% | 0% | |
| Rank | 2 | 4 | 2 | 5 | 4 | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/9 | 3 Sep 2022 | Melton | 2240m | - | NR 70 to 79. | The Big Screen Company | - | $20,000 | Ryan Sanderson | Fr1 | - | $16.00 | 7 days ago | - | 1:54.8 (55.0, 27.3) | Cobber | Captain Bellasario 2.6m | Arggghhh 2.2m |
| 10/12 | 27 Aug 2022 | Melton | 2240m | - | - | Vhrc Vic Sires Classic | 23.2m | $40,000 | Chris Alford | Sr3 | - | $41.00 | 21 days ago | - | 1:56.2 (56.8, 28.4) | Interest Free | Khafaji 2.1m | Brutally Handsome 3.3m |
| 2/9 | 6 Aug 2022 | Melton | 1720m | - | NR 70 to 79. | Western Ford Pace | 1.1m | $20,000 | Ryan Sanderson | Fr2 | - | $2.80 | 14 days ago | - | 1:53.0 (55.9, 27.7) | Arggghhh | Cobber 1.1m | Ozzie Playboy 8.9m |
| 5/12 | 23 Jul 2022 | Kilmore | 2180m | - | NR 70 to 79. | Jet Roofing Winter Final | 8.7m | $30,000 | Ryan Sanderson | Fr4 | - | $31.00 | 7 days ago | - | 1:59.0 (56.4, 27.2) | Interest Free | Serg Blanco NZ NK | High Flying Harry NZ 4.3m |
| 5/6 | 16 Jul 2022 | Balarat | 2200m | - | NR 70 to 79. | Winter Championship Ht | 7.2m | $20,000 | Ryan Sanderson | Fr1 | - | $8.50 | 7 days ago | - | 1:57.6 (57.4, 27.9) | Interest Free | Arggghhh 2.5m | Ozzie Playboy 2.3m |
| 2/8 | 9 Jul 2022 | Cranbrn | 1609m | - | NR 70 to 79. | Nutrien Equine Pace | HD | $20,000 | Ryan Sanderson | Fr2 | - | $5.50 | 16 days ago | - | 1:55.7 (55.8, 28.6) | Ozzie Playboy | Cobber HFNK | Interest Free 2.6m |
| 1/7 | 23 Jun 2022 | Balarat | 2200m | - | NR 61 to 69. | Central Automotive Repair | - | $9,000 | Ryan Sanderson | Fr1 | - | $1.25 | 5 days ago | - | 2:00.5 (55.3, 27.9) | Cobber | Monsieur Delacour 6.4m | Ruby Wingate HFHD |
| 3/8 | 18 Jun 2022 | Melton | 2240m | - | - | Benstud Standardbreds 3yo | 5.8m | $20,000 | Ryan Sanderson | Fr7 | - | $18.00 | 15 days ago | - | 1:56.9 (57.2, 28.1) | Justalittlesip NZ | Brutally Handsome 2.0m | Cobber 3.7m |
| 1/10 | 3 Jun 2022 | Marybro | 1690m | - | NR 55 to 63. | Mcphersons Printing Group | - | $8,000 | Declan Murphy | Fr2 | - | $2.25 | 14 days ago | - | 1:54.9 (58.2, 29.8) | Cobber | Better Day HFHD | Keayang Kamikaze 1.5m |
| 4/9 | 20 May 2022 | Balarat | 1710m | - | NR 56 to 64. | Xtreme Technologies Pace | 9.5m | $8,000 | Ryan Sanderson | Fr1 | - | $1.60 | - | - | 1:55.1 (56.3, 27.4) | Von Art NZ | Madeeba 7.9m | Modern Bliss 1.3m |
Sire
A Rocknroll Dance USA
Dam
Star Crossed
Trained at
Bannockburn
Colours
Black, Silver Stars, Starred Sleeves
Owners
Buckland Park Homestead
| Driver (12 months) | Stats | Win % | Place % | Rank | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ryan Sanderson | 0-0-0-0 | 0% | 0% | - |
| Trainer (12 months) | Stats | Win % | Place % | Rank | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| G F Webster | 0-0-0-0 | 0% | 0% | - |
Race comment
OVERVIEW: There are very few horses you’d say this about, but freakishly fast and wildly untapped 4YO CAPTAIN BELLASARIO (9) is better off drawing the second row at this stage of his career. Let’s be clear, there was nothing really ‘wrong’ with his last start effort at this level when pulling hard in front and beaten just 2.8m in fast time. With that on record, those that know how phenomenally talented he is still recognized that wasn’t him anywhere near his best. All things being equal, he’ll bounce back with venom tonight and justify what is likely to be a pretty narrow quote. If, for any reason, he's not in the zone – and his stop-start career to date may indicate some residual soundness issues – two horses here can possibly upend him. They are OZZIE PLAYBOY (8) and COBBER (1). The likely scenario here would see COBBER (1) resist all early challenges, potentially at some cost, and hold the lead role henceforth. At present, there’s a touch of Nick Kyrgios about COBBER (1). He doesn’t break his own sulk after a defeat but when he’s on, he looks very good, then when he’s off, he seems pretty run-of-the-mill. If he’s on tonight, and he gets one, or preferably two cheap splits, he has the closing pace to make life hard for others though in that set-up OZZIE PLAYBOY (8) follows him and may zip past with the easier run. Beyond that trip stacks of these are racing in wonderful heart headed by BET ON THE TIGER (4) who is flying but steps up in grade and probably needs the lead to be most effective, and RUBY WINGATE (6) who couldn’t be racing any better but has likely been cruelled by her draw. EARLY SPEED: 1 (Early & Potential Leader) + 4 + 2?,3?,6? RATINGS: 9/ 8/ 1/ 4/ 6/ 5/ 10/ 3/ 7/ 2
Age
11 years old
Sex
Bay - Mare
Breeding
Blissfull Hall USA - Golden Lilly (Albert Albert USA)
Best MR
1:55.3MS
Gear
Bit - Snaffle, Boots - Knee, Cheekers - Sheepskin, Deafeners - Removable, Headcheck - None, Hopples - Round, Hopples - Length 55.5, Nose Band - Drop, Shoes - Front, Shoes - Hind, Tail Tie, Tongue Tie - Visible, Whip
Gear Changes
Removed: Hopples - Flat, Nasal Flare; Added: Cheekers - Sheepskin, Hopples - Round, Nose Band - Drop, Whip
Today's Stats
Track
1-1-0-0
Distance
0-0-0-0
Track & Distance
0-0-0-0
Last Season
30-6-5-4
This Season
23-1-3-3
Career
64-9-9-9
Prize Money
$102,515
Win Range
1609 - 1780
Last 10 Starts
2842809389
Last Run
8 days ago
Win S/Rate
Place S/Rate
| Total | Distance | Dist Range | Track | Trk & Dist | This Season | Last Season | 1st Up | 2nd Up | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stats | 64-9-9-9 | 0-0-0-0 | 10-0-3-0 | 1-1-0-0 | 0-0-0-0 | 23-1-3-3 | 30-6-5-4 | 0-0-0-0 | 0-0-0-0 | |
| Win % | 14% | 0% | 0% | 100% | 0% | 4% | 20% | 0% | 0% | |
| Place % | 42% | 0% | 30% | 100% | 0% | 30% | 50% | 0% | 0% | |
| Rank | 7 | - | 10 | 1 | - | 9 | 4 | - | - |
| Finish | Date | Track | Distance | Race No. | Cond. | Class | Margin | Prize won | Driver | BR | Handicap | SP | Last Run | Settle | Mile rate | Winner | 2nd | 3rd |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9/9 | 9 Sep 2022 | Balarat | 1710m | - | NR 55 to 64. | Tab Long May We Play Pace | 97.8m | $8,000 | Malcolm Bull | Fr7 | - | $151.00 | 12 days ago | - | 1:55.9 (56.9, 28.8) | Idle Times | Outback Shadow 1.6m | Brutally Handsome 5.9m |
| 8/8 | 28 Aug 2022 | Cranbrn | 1609m | - | NR 56 to 66. | Mark Gurry & Associates | 15.8m | $9,000 | Greg Sugars | Fr4 | - | $71.00 | 4 days ago | - | 1:55.3 (56.1, 28.9) | Justalittlesip NZ | A Perfect Dance 3.2m | Captain Maastricht HFNK |
| 3/8 | 24 Aug 2022 | Geelong | 1609m | - | NR 55 to 65. | Geelong - Highspeed Racing | 5.7m | $9,000 | Greg Sugars | Fr4 | - | $23.00 | 12 days ago | - | 1:56.9 (57.2, 28.1) | Morvah | Heavenly Brigade NZ 3.9m | Blissfull Lilly 1.9m |
| 9/10 | 12 Aug 2022 | Balarat | 1710m | - | NR 62 to 75. | Ballarat Veterinary Pace | 18.8m | $10,000 | Michael Bellman | Fr6 | - | $151.00 | 3 days ago | - | 1:59.1 (57.9, 28.1) | Hugo Rocks | Jilliby Nitro 2.3m | Larajay Macray HFHD |
| 10/10 | 9 Aug 2022 | Cranbrn | 2080m | - | NR 55 to 65. | Decron Pace | 33.5m | $9,000 | Greg Sugars | Fr7 | - | $101.00 | 16 days ago | - | 1:58.3 (56.7, 29.0) | Byalla Boy | Joshua Richard NZ 10.0m | Post Game 1.1m |
| 8/9 | 24 Jul 2022 | Cranbrn | 1609m | - | NR 57 to 68. | Lather Up @ Woodlands Stud | 23.3m | $9,000 | Ellen Tormey | Fr6 | - | $41.00 | 54 days ago | - | 1:55.5 (56.4, 28.2) | The Chancer | Post Game HD | Playa Blanca HFHD |
| 2/8 | 31 May 2022 | Albpark | 1660m | - | NR Up to 70. | Tab Up To Nr70 Pace | 11.2m | $7,790 | Leonard Cain | Fr3 | - | $51.00 | 11 days ago | - | 1:53.6 (54.9, 26.5) | Slip the Hundy NZ | Blissfull Lilly 11.2m | Katacha Man 1.4m |
| 4/8 | 20 May 2022 | Albpark | 1660m | - | - | Garrards $5k-12k Claiming | 6.9m | $7,790 | Adam Sanderson | Fr2 | - | $15.00 | 6 days ago | - | 1:55.6 (56.9, 28.2) | Loorrim Creek | Handsome Hero NZ 1.9m | Jumping Jolt 1.4m |
| 8/9 | 14 May 2022 | Albpark | 1660m | - | Band 5 | Changeover Mares Band 5 | 11.8m | $13,930 | Luke Whittaker | Fr3 | - | $34.00 | 17 days ago | - | 1:54.4 (56.6, 28.8) | Pelosi | Misdemeanor 1.0m | With the Band NZ HD |
| 2/8 | 27 Apr 2022 | Redclif | 1780m | - | NR 58 to 70. | Power Up Mowers 58-70 Cons | 1.5m | $7,739 | Adam Sanderson | Fr2 | - | $2.30 | - | - | 1:56.4 (58.4, 29.8) | Slick Blaster | Blissfull Lilly 1.5m | Yankee C J NZ NK |
Sire
Blissfull Hall USA
Dam
Golden Lilly
Trained at
Melton
Colours
Royal Blue, White Fern, Black Sleeves
Owners
M P Bull, G M Bull
| Driver (12 months) | Stats | Win % | Place % | Rank | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kevin Weidenbach | 0-0-0-0 | 0% | 0% | - |
| Trainer (12 months) | Stats | Win % | Place % | Rank | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| M P Bull | 0-0-0-0 | 0% | 0% | - |
Race comment
OVERVIEW: There are very few horses you’d say this about, but freakishly fast and wildly untapped 4YO CAPTAIN BELLASARIO (9) is better off drawing the second row at this stage of his career. Let’s be clear, there was nothing really ‘wrong’ with his last start effort at this level when pulling hard in front and beaten just 2.8m in fast time. With that on record, those that know how phenomenally talented he is still recognized that wasn’t him anywhere near his best. All things being equal, he’ll bounce back with venom tonight and justify what is likely to be a pretty narrow quote. If, for any reason, he's not in the zone – and his stop-start career to date may indicate some residual soundness issues – two horses here can possibly upend him. They are OZZIE PLAYBOY (8) and COBBER (1). The likely scenario here would see COBBER (1) resist all early challenges, potentially at some cost, and hold the lead role henceforth. At present, there’s a touch of Nick Kyrgios about COBBER (1). He doesn’t break his own sulk after a defeat but when he’s on, he looks very good, then when he’s off, he seems pretty run-of-the-mill. If he’s on tonight, and he gets one, or preferably two cheap splits, he has the closing pace to make life hard for others though in that set-up OZZIE PLAYBOY (8) follows him and may zip past with the easier run. Beyond that trip stacks of these are racing in wonderful heart headed by BET ON THE TIGER (4) who is flying but steps up in grade and probably needs the lead to be most effective, and RUBY WINGATE (6) who couldn’t be racing any better but has likely been cruelled by her draw. EARLY SPEED: 1 (Early & Potential Leader) + 4 + 2?,3?,6? RATINGS: 9/ 8/ 1/ 4/ 6/ 5/ 10/ 3/ 7/ 2