Melton R7 TAB SMOKEN UP SPRINT (GROUP 2)
Tab Smoken Up Sprint (group 2) Gr2
8:58pm • 1720m • Mobile Start • Pacers • NR 90 to 120. • No age restrictions • $50,0008:58pm • 1720m • Mobile Start • Pacers • NR 90 to 120. • No age restrictions • $50,000
Race Notes
Age
7 years old
Sex
Bay/Brown - Gelding
Breeding
Shadow Play USA - Torridon (Safely Kept USA)
Best MR
1:51.7MS
Dist Best MR
1:51.7MS
Gear
Bit - Snaffle, Boots - Knee, Boots - Shin/Tendon, Burr - Pole N/S, Crupper, Deafeners - Removable, Headcheck - None, Hopples - Flat, Hopples - Length 57.5, Lugging Pole N/S, Shoes - Front, Shoes - Hind, Spreaders - Guiders, Tail Tie, Tongue Tie - Visible
Today's Stats
Track
45-7-7-4
Distance
16-4-2-1
Track & Distance
16-4-2-1
Last Season
35-7-5-5
This Season
13-1-3-1
Career
118-15-21-13
Prize Money
$445,810
Win Range
1690 - 2240
Last 10 Starts
4x46231272
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 | 118-15-21-13 | 16-4-2-1 | 42-6-7-4 | 45-7-7-4 | 16-4-2-1 | 13-1-3-1 | 35-7-5-5 | 0-0-0-0 | 0-0-0-0 | |
| Win % | 13% | 25% | 14% | 16% | 25% | 8% | 20% | 0% | 0% | |
| Place % | 42% | 44% | 40% | 40% | 44% | 38% | 49% | 0% | 0% | |
| Rank | 10 | 3 | 10 | 8 | 3 | 8 | 8 | - | - |
| Finish | Date | Track | Distance | Race No. | Cond. | Class | Margin | Prize won | Driver | BR | Handicap | SP | Last Run | Settle | Mile rate | Winner | 2nd | 3rd |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/12 | 23 Sep 2022 | Kilmore | 2690m | - | NR 90 to 120. | Jet Roofing Kilmore Cup | 7.0m | $80,000 | Jack Laugher | Fr1 | - | $19.00 | 13 days ago | - | 1:57.4 (54.6, 27.9) | Rock N Roll Doo NZ | Torrid Saint 7.0m | Honolua Bay 1.7m |
| 7/10 | 10 Sep 2022 | Melton | 1720m | - | NR 90 to 120. | Vhrc Caduceus Classic | 20.4m | $100,000 | Jack Laugher | Fr2 | - | $5.00 | 7 days ago | - | 1:50.6 (55.2, 28.1) | Rock N Roll Doo NZ | Max Delight 5.0m | Bulletproof Boy HFHD |
| 2/10 | 3 Sep 2022 | Melton | 2240m | - | NR 90 to 120. | Tab Minuteman Free For All | 4.2m | $24,000 | Jack Laugher | Fr6 | - | $6.00 | 14 days ago | - | 1:53.8 (55.2, 27.6) | Honolua Bay | Torrid Saint 4.2m | Tango Tara NZ 1.2m |
| 1/9 | 20 Aug 2022 | Melton | 1720m | - | NR 90 to 120. | My Lightning Blue Ffa | - | $24,000 | Jack Laugher | Fr5 | - | $3.70 | 7 days ago | - | 1:51.7 (56.0, 28.4) | Torrid Saint | Lochinvar Art 2.9m | Tango Tara NZ HFNK |
| 3/7 | 13 Aug 2022 | Melton | 2240m | - | NR 90 to 120. | Westburn Grant Ffa | 2.4m | $24,000 | Jack Laugher | Fr4 | - | $8.00 | 7 days ago | - | 1:53.2 (55.3, 27.8) | Honolua Bay | Tango Tara NZ 1.2m | Torrid Saint 1.3m |
| 2/11 | 6 Aug 2022 | Melton | 2240m | - | NR 90 to 120. | Our Maestro Free For All | SHFHD | $24,000 | Jack Laugher | Sr2 | - | $8.50 | 7 days ago | - | 1:54.6 (56.4, 28.7) | Supreme Dominator NZ | Torrid Saint HFHD | Tango Tara NZ 1.1m |
| 6/6 | 30 Jul 2022 | Bendigo | 2150m | - | NR 88 to 105. | Smartline Mortgage Pace | 3.7m | $20,000 | Jack Laugher | Fr6 | - | $7.50 | 7 days ago | - | 1:56.0 (55.3, 27.7) | Hi Manameisjeff NZ | Rackemup Tigerpie 1.2m | Line Up NZ HD |
| 4/10 | 23 Jul 2022 | Kilmore | 1690m | - | NR 90 to 120. | Popular Alm Sprint | 16.1m | $24,000 | Jack Laugher | Fr4 | - | $12.00 | 168 days ago | - | 1:53.4 (55.8, 27.4) | Honolua Bay | Bettor Be the Bomb 2.9m | Tango Tara NZ 1.3m |
| 4/12 | 5 Feb 2022 | Melton | 2240m | - | NR 90 to 120. | Tab The Pure Steel | 5.4m | $30,000 | Glenn Douglas | Sr4 | - | $81.00 | 7 days ago | - | 1:55.7 (54.7, 26.8) | Like a Wildfire NZ | Boy From Bondi 4.6m | Tango Tara NZ HFNK |
| 5/9 | 29 Jan 2022 | Melton | 2240m | - | NR 90 to 120. | Allied Casey Classic | 13.5m | $50,000 | Glenn Douglas | Fr1 | - | $34.00 | - | - | 1:53.9 (54.9, 27.5) | Triple Eight NZ | Expensive Ego 7.6m | Major Roll HD |
Sire
Shadow Play USA
Dam
Torridon
Trained at
Strathfieldsaye
Colours
Red, White & Black Panels With Saint Motiff
Owners
N B (Noel) Watson
| Driver (12 months) | Stats | Win % | Place % | Rank | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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: If you’d uttered these words a couple of years back, they’d have committed you without hope of release, but TORRID SAINT (1), the exponentially improved Bendigo boomer, clearly holds the key in tonight’s Group 2 Smoken Up Sprint. Despite being a trail-horse by nature over middle and long trips, TORRID SAINT (1) has proven, just four starts back in the My Lightning Blue FFA, that these days, over the short, he can lead and run very serious time. Should Jack Laugher opt to hold all challengers out on the early stages then TORRIOD SAINT (1) can salute, yet still rates slightly below two younger adversaries. Topping that duo is BETTER ECLIPSE (2). As we’ve witnessed Rock N Roll Doo dominate at open class level in recent weeks, it’s been easy to forget that BETTER ECLIPSE (2) had already achieved elite level open class glory in Queensland’s Sunshine Sprint and also rolled the best of his generation in the Chariots of Fire. Tonight’s event isn’t his major target, but he is so gifted and so versatile that he’s capable of winning here in myriad ways and rates as the clear top pick as a result. Splitting he and TORRID SAINT (1) is another 4YO in BONDI LOCKDOWN (10) who was plain by his standards first-up but has a peak-level which probably exceeds each and all of his adversaries tonight. Other winning chances are TRIPLE EIGHT (8) who only trialled fairly at Geelong recently but would relish trailing in transit if Torrid held the top, and COPY THAT (4) who might be ready to find his NZ Cup-winning best fourth up from a break. EARLY SPEED: 1,5 + 4 RATINGS: 2/ 10/ 1/ 8/ 4/ 5/ 11/ 9/ 6/ 7
Age
11 years old
Sex
Bay - Gelding
Breeding
American Ideal USA - Slangevar (NZ) (Cameleon USA)
Best MR
1:51.7MS
Dist Best MR
1:51.7MS
Gear
Bit - Headcheck, Bit - Snaffle, Open Bridle, Boots - Knee, Boots - Shin/Tendon, Crupper, Deafeners - Removable, Headcheck - Fixed, Hopples - Flat, Hopples - Length 58.5, Shoes - Front, Shoes - Hind, Tongue Tie - Visible, Whip, Spreader - One Legged N/S
Today's Stats
Track
12-5-1-1
Distance
2-0-0-1
Track & Distance
2-0-0-1
Last Season
19-4-4-2
This Season
14-4-2-2
Career
88-20-14-18
Prize Money
$976,306
Win Range
1650 - 2700
Last 10 Starts
3x1123105x
Last Run
70 days ago
Win S/Rate
Place S/Rate
| Total | Distance | Dist Range | Track | Trk & Dist | This Season | Last Season | 1st Up | 2nd Up | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stats | 88-20-14-18 | 2-0-0-1 | 21-2-3-7 | 12-5-1-1 | 2-0-0-1 | 14-4-2-2 | 19-4-4-2 | 0-0-0-0 | 0-0-0-0 | |
| Win % | 23% | 0% | 10% | 42% | 0% | 29% | 21% | 0% | 0% | |
| Place % | 59% | 50% | 57% | 58% | 50% | 57% | 53% | 0% | 0% | |
| Rank | 5 | 8 | 9 | 5 | 8 | 3 | 7 | - | - |
| Finish | Date | Track | Distance | Race No. | Cond. | Class | Margin | Prize won | Driver | BR | Handicap | SP | Last Run | Settle | Mile rate | Winner | 2nd | 3rd |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/12 | 23 Jul 2022 | Albpark | 2680m | - | No NR. | 2022 Tab Blacks A Fakeg1 | 8.4m | $355,000 | Greg Sugars | Fr1 | - | $6.00 | 7 days ago | - | 1:54.7 (55.6, 27.8) | Majestic Cruiser | Spirit of St Louis NZ 1.8m | Turn It Up 5.4m |
| 10/10 | 16 Jul 2022 | Albpark | 1660m | - | No NR. | 2022 Sunshine Sprint G1 | 9.6m | $152,500 | Adam Sanderson | Fr5 | - | $12.00 | 7 days ago | - | 1:52.2 (55.9, 26.8) | Better Eclipse | Spirit of St Louis NZ 1.7m | Turn It Up HD |
| 1/12 | 9 Jul 2022 | Albpark | 2138m | - | No NR. | 2022 Mr Feelgood Open | - | $31,768 | Greg Sugars | Fr6 | - | $31.00 | 14 days ago | - | 1:53.2 (57.4, 29.0) | Triple Eight NZ | Rockin Marty 6.1m | Majestic Cruiser HFHD |
| 3/9 | 25 Jun 2022 | Melton | 1720m | - | NR 90 to 120. | Tab Blacks A Fake Ffa | 4.5m | $24,000 | Anthony Butt | Fr3 | - | $6.00 | 14 days ago | - | 1:53.3 (54.1, 27.1) | Like a Wildfire NZ | Better Eclipse 4.2m | Triple Eight NZ HD |
| 2/6 | 11 Jun 2022 | Melton | 2240m | - | NR 90 to 120. | Tab Italian Cup | 7.4m | $24,000 | Greg Sugars | Fr4 | - | $1.25 | 14 days ago | - | 1:57.0 (54.1, 27.8) | Like a Wildfire NZ | Triple Eight NZ 7.4m | Supreme Dominator NZ 4.4m |
| 1/9 | 28 May 2022 | Melton | 2240m | - | NR 90 to 120. | Tab Bold David Ffa | - | $24,000 | Greg Sugars | Fr5 | - | $1.20 | 7 days ago | - | 1:56.4 (55.4, 27.7) | Triple Eight NZ | Bulletproof Boy 7.3m | Shortys Mate NZ 1.2m |
| 1/8 | 21 May 2022 | Melton | 2240m | - | NR 90 to 120. | Prydes Easifeed Pace | - | $20,000 | Greg Sugars | Sr2 | - | $1.70 | 77 days ago | - | 1:56.8 (55.6, 27.2) | Triple Eight NZ | Shortys Mate NZ 4.8m | Khaki Nui NZ HD |
| 3/10 | 5 Mar 2022 | Menangl | 2400m | - | No NR. | Ainsworth Ffa G1 | 6.5m | $100,000 | Greg Sugars | Fr8 | - | $8.00 | 7 days ago | - | 1:54.1 (55.4, 27.8) | Zeuss Bromac NZ | Stylish Memphis NZ 2.1m | Triple Eight NZ 4.4m |
| 7/10 | 26 Feb 2022 | Menangl | 1609m | - | No NR. | Schweppes Sprint Group 1 | 20.9m | $100,000 | Greg Sugars | Fr2 | - | $8.50 | 8 days ago | - | 1:48.2 (54.4, 27.4) | Spirit of St Louis NZ | Majestic Cruiser 4.6m | Like a Wildfire NZ 4.6m |
| 6/8 | 18 Feb 2022 | Newcast | 1609m | - | No NR. | Ave Tech. Newcastle Mile | 6.0m | $100,000 | Greg Sugars | Fr7 | - | $9.00 | - | - | 1:52.7 (54.5, 26.5) | Mach Dan | Balraj NZ NK | Max Delight 1.5m |
Sire
American Ideal USA
Dam
Slangevar (NZ)
Trained at
Myrniong
Colours
Red With Blue & White Horseshoe, White Nixon Bloodstock Logo
Owners
S R Plant, S J Nixon, Watson's Racing & Bloodstock Pty Ltd, S Cook, B J Glasheen
| Driver (12 months) | Stats | Win % | Place % | Rank | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bailey McDonough | 0-0-0-0 | 0% | 0% | - |
| Trainer (12 months) | Stats | Win % | Place % | Rank | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| J A Tubbs | 0-0-0-0 | 0% | 0% | - |
Race comment
OVERVIEW: If you’d uttered these words a couple of years back, they’d have committed you without hope of release, but TORRID SAINT (1), the exponentially improved Bendigo boomer, clearly holds the key in tonight’s Group 2 Smoken Up Sprint. Despite being a trail-horse by nature over middle and long trips, TORRID SAINT (1) has proven, just four starts back in the My Lightning Blue FFA, that these days, over the short, he can lead and run very serious time. Should Jack Laugher opt to hold all challengers out on the early stages then TORRIOD SAINT (1) can salute, yet still rates slightly below two younger adversaries. Topping that duo is BETTER ECLIPSE (2). As we’ve witnessed Rock N Roll Doo dominate at open class level in recent weeks, it’s been easy to forget that BETTER ECLIPSE (2) had already achieved elite level open class glory in Queensland’s Sunshine Sprint and also rolled the best of his generation in the Chariots of Fire. Tonight’s event isn’t his major target, but he is so gifted and so versatile that he’s capable of winning here in myriad ways and rates as the clear top pick as a result. Splitting he and TORRID SAINT (1) is another 4YO in BONDI LOCKDOWN (10) who was plain by his standards first-up but has a peak-level which probably exceeds each and all of his adversaries tonight. Other winning chances are TRIPLE EIGHT (8) who only trialled fairly at Geelong recently but would relish trailing in transit if Torrid held the top, and COPY THAT (4) who might be ready to find his NZ Cup-winning best fourth up from a break. EARLY SPEED: 1,5 + 4 RATINGS: 2/ 10/ 1/ 8/ 4/ 5/ 11/ 9/ 6/ 7
Age
8 years old
Sex
Brown - Gelding
Breeding
Betterthancheddar USA - Power of Eclipse (Northern Luck CA)
Best MR
1:47.6MS
Dist Best MR
1:47.6MS
Gear
Bit - Headcheck, Bit - Snaffle, Blinkers - Dolly Vardon, Boots - Knee, Boots - Shin/Tendon, Burr - Pole N/S, Crupper, Deafeners - Removable, Hopples - Flat, Hopples - Length 59
Today's Stats
Track
7-2-1-1
Distance
1-0-1-0
Track & Distance
1-0-1-0
Last Season
18-6-3-3
This Season
8-3-2-1
Career
30-10-7-5
Prize Money
$1,454,537
Win Range
1609 - 2300
Last 10 Starts
413x12219x
Last Run
70 days ago
Win S/Rate
Place S/Rate
| Total | Distance | Dist Range | Track | Trk & Dist | This Season | Last Season | 1st Up | 2nd Up | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stats | 30-10-7-5 | 1-0-1-0 | 8-5-1-1 | 7-2-1-1 | 1-0-1-0 | 8-3-2-1 | 18-6-3-3 | 0-0-0-0 | 0-0-0-0 | |
| Win % | 33% | 0% | 63% | 29% | 0% | 38% | 33% | 0% | 0% | |
| Place % | 73% | 100% | 88% | 57% | 100% | 75% | 67% | 0% | 0% | |
| Rank | 4 | 4 | 1 | 6 | 4 | 1 | 4 | - | - |
| Finish | Date | Track | Distance | Race No. | Cond. | Class | Margin | Prize won | Driver | BR | Handicap | SP | Last Run | Settle | Mile rate | Winner | 2nd | 3rd |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9/12 | 23 Jul 2022 | Albpark | 2680m | - | No NR. | 2022 Tab Blacks A Fakeg1 | 25.9m | $355,000 | Chris Alford | Sr1 | - | $8.50 | 7 days ago | - | 1:54.7 (55.6, 27.8) | Majestic Cruiser | Spirit of St Louis NZ 1.8m | Turn It Up 5.4m |
| 1/10 | 16 Jul 2022 | Albpark | 1660m | - | No NR. | 2022 Sunshine Sprint G1 | - | $152,500 | Greg Sugars | Fr4 | - | $3.60 | 7 days ago | - | 1:52.2 (55.9, 26.8) | Better Eclipse | Spirit of St Louis NZ 1.7m | Turn It Up HD |
| 2/12 | 9 Jul 2022 | Albpark | 2138m | - | No NR. | 2022 Aqwa The Rising Sun | 11.2m | $305,000 | Greg Sugars | Sr5 | - | $6.50 | 14 days ago | - | 1:54.3 (55.4, 27.3) | Ladies in Red | Better Eclipse 11.2m | Leap to Fame HD |
| 2/9 | 25 Jun 2022 | Melton | 1720m | - | NR 90 to 120. | Tab Blacks A Fake Ffa | 4.2m | $24,000 | Greg Sugars | Sr1 | - | $5.50 | 7 days ago | - | 1:53.3 (54.1, 27.1) | Like a Wildfire NZ | Better Eclipse 4.2m | Triple Eight NZ HD |
| 1/9 | 18 Jun 2022 | Melton | 2240m | - | NR 90 to 120. | Dann Event Hire Pace | - | $20,000 | Greg Sugars | Fr6 | - | $4.00 | 98 days ago | - | 1:54.9 (55.5, 27.6) | Better Eclipse | Rock N Roll Doo NZ 1.1m | Spring in His Step NK |
| 3/8 | 12 Mar 2022 | Menangl | 1609m | - | No NR. | Garrards Miracle M | 3.9m | $1,000,000 | Greg Sugars | Fr8 | - | $51.00 | 21 days ago | - | 1:49.2 (54.6, 26.2) | King of Swing NZ | Spirit of St Louis NZ 1.2m | Better Eclipse 2.7m |
| 1/10 | 19 Feb 2022 | Menangl | 1609m | - | No NR. | Chariots Of Fire G1 | - | $250,000 | Greg Sugars | Fr1 | - | $8.00 | 7 days ago | - | 1:47.6 (55.1, 27.9) | Better Eclipse | Bondi Lockdown 1.4m | Chevron Art NZ 4.0m |
| 4/10 | 12 Feb 2022 | Menangl | 1609m | - | No NR. | Paleface Adios Stakes G2 | 5.3m | $50,000 | Greg Sugars | Fr4 | - | $18.00 | 43 days ago | - | 1:51.2 (54.3, 26.1) | Rock N Roll Doo NZ | Krug NZ 3.3m | Chevron Art NZ 1.4m |
| 6/12 | 31 Dec 2021 | Melton | 2240m | - | - | Vicbred 3yo C&g Final | 8.2m | $130,000 | James Herbertson | Fr1 | - | $3.80 | 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 | 3.6m | $20,000 | Greg Sugars | Fr6 | - | $4.20 | - | - | 1:56.6 (57.5, 26.7) | Longfellow | Kimble NK | Better Eclipse 2.8m |
Sire
Betterthancheddar USA
Dam
Power of Eclipse
Trained at
Cobbitty
Colours
Green, Red Yoke & Braces, White Stars & Piping
Owners
A (Antoinette) Bajada
| Driver (12 months) | Stats | Win % | Place % | Rank | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Greg Sugars | 0-0-0-0 | 0% | 0% | - |
| Trainer (12 months) | Stats | Win % | Place % | Rank | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| J A Tubbs | 0-0-0-0 | 0% | 0% | - |
Race comment
OVERVIEW: If you’d uttered these words a couple of years back, they’d have committed you without hope of release, but TORRID SAINT (1), the exponentially improved Bendigo boomer, clearly holds the key in tonight’s Group 2 Smoken Up Sprint. Despite being a trail-horse by nature over middle and long trips, TORRID SAINT (1) has proven, just four starts back in the My Lightning Blue FFA, that these days, over the short, he can lead and run very serious time. Should Jack Laugher opt to hold all challengers out on the early stages then TORRIOD SAINT (1) can salute, yet still rates slightly below two younger adversaries. Topping that duo is BETTER ECLIPSE (2). As we’ve witnessed Rock N Roll Doo dominate at open class level in recent weeks, it’s been easy to forget that BETTER ECLIPSE (2) had already achieved elite level open class glory in Queensland’s Sunshine Sprint and also rolled the best of his generation in the Chariots of Fire. Tonight’s event isn’t his major target, but he is so gifted and so versatile that he’s capable of winning here in myriad ways and rates as the clear top pick as a result. Splitting he and TORRID SAINT (1) is another 4YO in BONDI LOCKDOWN (10) who was plain by his standards first-up but has a peak-level which probably exceeds each and all of his adversaries tonight. Other winning chances are TRIPLE EIGHT (8) who only trialled fairly at Geelong recently but would relish trailing in transit if Torrid held the top, and COPY THAT (4) who might be ready to find his NZ Cup-winning best fourth up from a break. EARLY SPEED: 1,5 + 4 RATINGS: 2/ 10/ 1/ 8/ 4/ 5/ 11/ 9/ 6/ 7
Age
10 years old
Sex
Brown - Gelding
Breeding
A Rocknroll Dance USA - Tara Delight (NZ) (Bettors Delight USA)
Best MR
1:54.3MS
Dist Best MR
1:54.3MS
Gear
Bit - Headcheck, Bit - Snaffle, Blinkers - Murphy Blind N/S, Boots - Knee, Boots - Shin/Tendon, Crupper, Deafeners - Removable, Headcheck - Fixed, Hopples - Flat, Bloomers Leather, Hopples - Length 59, Lugging Pole N/S, Shadow Roll, Shoes - Front, Sh ...
Today's Stats
Track
14-3-3-4
Distance
6-1-1-1
Track & Distance
6-1-1-1
Last Season
24-5-6-3
This Season
16-1-2-6
Career
66-12-16-12
Prize Money
$434,481
Win Range
1720 - 3200
Last 10 Starts
1423323390
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 | 66-12-16-12 | 6-1-1-1 | 9-1-1-3 | 14-3-3-4 | 6-1-1-1 | 16-1-2-6 | 24-5-6-3 | 0-0-0-0 | 0-0-0-0 | |
| Win % | 18% | 17% | 11% | 21% | 17% | 6% | 21% | 0% | 0% | |
| Place % | 61% | 50% | 56% | 71% | 50% | 56% | 58% | 0% | 0% | |
| Rank | 7 | 5 | 8 | 7 | 5 | 7 | 6 | - | - |
| Finish | Date | Track | Distance | Race No. | Cond. | Class | Margin | Prize won | Driver | BR | Handicap | SP | Last Run | Settle | Mile rate | Winner | 2nd | 3rd |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10/12 | 23 Sep 2022 | Kilmore | 2690m | - | NR 90 to 120. | Jet Roofing Kilmore Cup | 23.7m | $80,000 | Kate Gath | Sr3 | - | $21.00 | 13 days ago | - | 1:57.4 (54.6, 27.9) | Rock N Roll Doo NZ | Torrid Saint 7.0m | Honolua Bay 1.7m |
| 9/10 | 10 Sep 2022 | Melton | 1720m | - | NR 90 to 120. | Vhrc Caduceus Classic | 23.5m | $100,000 | Kate Gath | Fr1 | - | $5.00 | 7 days ago | - | 1:50.6 (55.2, 28.1) | Rock N Roll Doo NZ | Max Delight 5.0m | Bulletproof Boy HFHD |
| 3/10 | 3 Sep 2022 | Melton | 2240m | - | NR 90 to 120. | Tab Minuteman Free For All | 5.4m | $24,000 | Kate Gath | Fr3 | - | $8.00 | 14 days ago | - | 1:53.8 (55.2, 27.6) | Honolua Bay | Torrid Saint 4.2m | Tango Tara NZ 1.2m |
| 3/9 | 20 Aug 2022 | Melton | 1720m | - | NR 90 to 120. | My Lightning Blue Ffa | 3.5m | $24,000 | Kate Gath | Fr6 | - | $6.00 | 7 days ago | - | 1:51.7 (56.0, 28.4) | Torrid Saint | Lochinvar Art 2.9m | Tango Tara NZ HFNK |
| 2/7 | 13 Aug 2022 | Melton | 2240m | - | NR 90 to 120. | Westburn Grant Ffa | 1.2m | $24,000 | Kate Gath | Fr3 | - | $5.00 | 7 days ago | - | 1:53.2 (55.3, 27.8) | Honolua Bay | Tango Tara NZ 1.2m | Torrid Saint 1.3m |
| 3/11 | 6 Aug 2022 | Melton | 2240m | - | NR 90 to 120. | Our Maestro Free For All | 1.3m | $24,000 | Kate Gath | Sr4 | - | $13.00 | 14 days ago | - | 1:54.6 (56.4, 28.7) | Supreme Dominator NZ | Torrid Saint HFHD | Tango Tara NZ 1.1m |
| 3/10 | 23 Jul 2022 | Kilmore | 1690m | - | NR 90 to 120. | Popular Alm Sprint | 4.2m | $24,000 | Kate Gath | Fr6 | - | $16.00 | 21 days ago | - | 1:53.4 (55.8, 27.4) | Honolua Bay | Bettor Be the Bomb 2.9m | Tango Tara NZ 1.3m |
| 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 | - | - | 1:59.9 (56.8, 28.0) | Tango Tara NZ | Bernie Winkle NZ 5.4m | Murranji Track 4.9m |
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
| Driver (12 months) | Stats | Win % | Place % | Rank | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kate Gath | 0-0-0-0 | 0% | 0% | - |
| Trainer (12 months) | Stats | Win % | Place % | Rank | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| A P Gath | 0-0-0-0 | 0% | 0% | - |
Race comment
OVERVIEW: If you’d uttered these words a couple of years back, they’d have committed you without hope of release, but TORRID SAINT (1), the exponentially improved Bendigo boomer, clearly holds the key in tonight’s Group 2 Smoken Up Sprint. Despite being a trail-horse by nature over middle and long trips, TORRID SAINT (1) has proven, just four starts back in the My Lightning Blue FFA, that these days, over the short, he can lead and run very serious time. Should Jack Laugher opt to hold all challengers out on the early stages then TORRIOD SAINT (1) can salute, yet still rates slightly below two younger adversaries. Topping that duo is BETTER ECLIPSE (2). As we’ve witnessed Rock N Roll Doo dominate at open class level in recent weeks, it’s been easy to forget that BETTER ECLIPSE (2) had already achieved elite level open class glory in Queensland’s Sunshine Sprint and also rolled the best of his generation in the Chariots of Fire. Tonight’s event isn’t his major target, but he is so gifted and so versatile that he’s capable of winning here in myriad ways and rates as the clear top pick as a result. Splitting he and TORRID SAINT (1) is another 4YO in BONDI LOCKDOWN (10) who was plain by his standards first-up but has a peak-level which probably exceeds each and all of his adversaries tonight. Other winning chances are TRIPLE EIGHT (8) who only trialled fairly at Geelong recently but would relish trailing in transit if Torrid held the top, and COPY THAT (4) who might be ready to find his NZ Cup-winning best fourth up from a break. EARLY SPEED: 1,5 + 4 RATINGS: 2/ 10/ 1/ 8/ 4/ 5/ 11/ 9/ 6/ 7
Age
6 years old
Sex
Bay - Horse
Breeding
American Ideal USA - Lively Nights (NZ) (Live or Die USA)
Best MR
1:52.0MS
Dist Best MR
1:52.0MS
Gear
Bit - Other Brad, Open Bridle, Burr - Pole O/S, Chin Rest, Deafeners - Removable, Hopples - Length 57, Lugging Pole N/S, Shadow Roll, Shoes - Front, Shoes - Hind, Gaiting Strap N/S + O/S
Gear Changes
Removed: Bit - Lugging Brad, Boots - Knee, Boots - Shin/Tendon, Boots - Bumper, Burr - Rein O/S, Headcheck - Fixed, Hopples - Flat, Neck Strap, Reins - Rings, Shoes - Pads; Added: Bit - Other Brad, Burr - Pole O/S, Hopples - Length 57 shortened from 57.5, Shadow Roll
Today's Stats
Track
2-1-0-0
Distance
1-0-0-0
Track & Distance
1-0-0-0
Last Season
16-10-2-1
This Season
3-1-1-0
Career
49-25-8-4
Prize Money
$1,473,614
Win Range
1609 - 3200
Last 10 Starts
x13110x281
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 | 49-25-8-4 | 1-0-0-0 | 12-7-1-0 | 2-1-0-0 | 1-0-0-0 | 3-1-1-0 | 16-10-2-1 | 0-0-0-0 | 0-0-0-0 | |
| Win % | 51% | 0% | 58% | 50% | 0% | 33% | 63% | 0% | 0% | |
| Place % | 76% | 0% | 67% | 50% | 0% | 67% | 81% | 0% | 0% | |
| Rank | 1 | - | 2 | 4 | - | 2 | 1 | - | - |
| Finish | Date | Track | Distance | Race No. | Cond. | Class | Margin | Prize won | Driver | BR | Handicap | SP | Last Run | Settle | Mile rate | Winner | 2nd | 3rd |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/8 | 17 Sep 2022 | Melton | 2240m | - | NR 90 to 120. | Tab Gammalite Free For All | - | $24,000 | Nathan Jack | Sr1 | - | $4.00 | 7 days ago | - | 1:54.2 (56.7, 29.2) | Copy That NZ | Crime Writer 3.6m | Bettor Be the Bomb 4.1m |
| 8/10 | 10 Sep 2022 | Melton | 1720m | - | NR 90 to 120. | Vhrc Caduceus Classic | 21.7m | $100,000 | Nathan Jack | Fr4 | - | $4.60 | 23 days ago | - | 1:50.6 (55.2, 28.1) | Rock N Roll Doo NZ | Max Delight 5.0m | Bulletproof Boy HFHD |
| 2/8 | 18 Aug 2022 | Axpark | 2200m | - | - | - | NK | $16,275 | Maurice Mckendry | 30 Sr- | 30kgs | - | 243 days ago | - | 2:00.8 | Old Town Road (NZ) | Copy That NZ NK | Rough and Ready (NZ) 11.25m |
| 11/11 | 18 Dec 2021 | Cranbrn | 2555m | - | NR 90 to 120. | Decron Cranbourne Cup | 36.0m | $75,000 | Chris Svanosio | Fr6 | - | $2.40 | 15 days ago | - | 1:57.8 (56.1, 27.7) | Supreme Dominator NZ | Amazing Dream NZ HD | Rick Reilly NZ 7.2m |
| 1/8 | 3 Dec 2021 | Axpark | 1609m | - | - | - | - | $16,275 | Maurice Mckendry | Sr- | - | - | 24 days ago | - | 1:54.0 | Copy That NZ | Hot and Treacherous (NZ) HFNK | Darling Me (NZ) 4.50m |
| 1/15 | 9 Nov 2021 | Addngtn | 3200m | - | - | - | - | $631,500 | Blair Orange | FT Sr- | - | - | 18 days ago | - | 2:00.0 | Copy That NZ | Self Assured NZ 7.50m | South Coast Arden NZ NK |
| 3/9 | 22 Oct 2021 | Axpark | 2700m | - | - | - | 7.25m | $23,688 | Maurice Mckendry | 30 Sr- | 30kgs | - | 14 days ago | - | 2:01.4 | Major Jellis NZ | Bad to the Bone NZ 2.25m | Copy That NZ 3.75m |
| 1/10 | 8 Oct 2021 | Axpark | 2200m | - | - | - | - | $24,125 | Maurice Mckendry | FT Sr- | - | - | 76 days ago | - | 2:00.4 | Copy That NZ | Bad to the Bone NZ 2.25m | Christianshavtime (NZ) HD |
| 4/12 | 24 Jul 2021 | Albpark | 2680m | - | No NR. | 2021 Tab Blacks A Fake G1 | 3.3m | $250,000 | Anthony Butt | Fr5 | - | $5.50 | 7 days ago | - | 1:55.3 (56.3, 28.4) | Amazing Dream NZ | Rockin Marty 1.3m | King of Swing NZ HD |
| 1/10 | 17 Jul 2021 | Albpark | 1660m | - | No NR. | Garrards Sunshine Sprint | - | $100,000 | Anthony Butt | Fr5 | - | $1.95 | - | - | 1:52.4 (56.1, 27.6) | Copy That NZ | King of Swing NZ HFHD | Rockin Marty SHFHD |
Sire
American Ideal USA
Dam
Lively Nights (NZ)
Trained at
Tuakau Auckland
Colours
Dark Green, Cream Collar & Cuffs
Owners
M W Butterworth, M T Butterworth
| Driver (12 months) | Stats | Win % | Place % | Rank | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nathan Jack | 0-0-0-0 | 0% | 0% | - |
| Trainer (12 months) | Stats | Win % | Place % | Rank | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| R W Green | 0-0-0-0 | 0% | 0% | - |
Race comment
OVERVIEW: If you’d uttered these words a couple of years back, they’d have committed you without hope of release, but TORRID SAINT (1), the exponentially improved Bendigo boomer, clearly holds the key in tonight’s Group 2 Smoken Up Sprint. Despite being a trail-horse by nature over middle and long trips, TORRID SAINT (1) has proven, just four starts back in the My Lightning Blue FFA, that these days, over the short, he can lead and run very serious time. Should Jack Laugher opt to hold all challengers out on the early stages then TORRIOD SAINT (1) can salute, yet still rates slightly below two younger adversaries. Topping that duo is BETTER ECLIPSE (2). As we’ve witnessed Rock N Roll Doo dominate at open class level in recent weeks, it’s been easy to forget that BETTER ECLIPSE (2) had already achieved elite level open class glory in Queensland’s Sunshine Sprint and also rolled the best of his generation in the Chariots of Fire. Tonight’s event isn’t his major target, but he is so gifted and so versatile that he’s capable of winning here in myriad ways and rates as the clear top pick as a result. Splitting he and TORRID SAINT (1) is another 4YO in BONDI LOCKDOWN (10) who was plain by his standards first-up but has a peak-level which probably exceeds each and all of his adversaries tonight. Other winning chances are TRIPLE EIGHT (8) who only trialled fairly at Geelong recently but would relish trailing in transit if Torrid held the top, and COPY THAT (4) who might be ready to find his NZ Cup-winning best fourth up from a break. EARLY SPEED: 1,5 + 4 RATINGS: 2/ 10/ 1/ 8/ 4/ 5/ 11/ 9/ 6/ 7
Age
9 years old
Sex
Black - Gelding
Breeding
Bettors Delight USA - Atom Bomb Belle NZ (Pacific Rocket USA)
Best MR
1:52.8MS
Dist Best MR
1:53.6MS
Gear
Bit - Snaffle, Boots - Knee, Boots - Shin/Tendon, Deafeners - Plugs, Headcheck - Fixed, Hopples - Flat, Hopples - Length 57, Shadow Roll, Shoes - Front, Shoes - Hind, Tongue Tie - Visible, May very tactics, Nasal Flare
Today's Stats
Track
62-10-8-4
Distance
22-2-5-3
Track & Distance
22-2-5-3
Last Season
25-4-4-0
This Season
21-1-2-2
Career
136-19-20-14
Prize Money
$319,420
Win Range
1690 - 2240
Last 10 Starts
6445256153
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 | 136-19-20-14 | 22-2-5-3 | 46-7-11-7 | 62-10-8-4 | 22-2-5-3 | 21-1-2-2 | 25-4-4-0 | 0-0-0-0 | 0-0-0-0 | |
| Win % | 14% | 9% | 15% | 16% | 9% | 5% | 16% | 0% | 0% | |
| Place % | 39% | 45% | 54% | 35% | 45% | 24% | 32% | 0% | 0% | |
| Rank | 9 | 7 | 7 | 9 | 7 | 9 | 9 | - | - |
| Finish | Date | Track | Distance | Race No. | Cond. | Class | Margin | Prize won | Driver | BR | Handicap | SP | Last Run | Settle | Mile rate | Winner | 2nd | 3rd |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/8 | 17 Sep 2022 | Melton | 2240m | - | NR 90 to 120. | Tab Gammalite Free For All | 7.7m | $24,000 | Anthony Butt | Fr6 | - | $41.00 | 14 days ago | - | 1:54.2 (56.7, 29.2) | Copy That NZ | Crime Writer 3.6m | Bettor Be the Bomb 4.1m |
| 5/10 | 3 Sep 2022 | Melton | 2240m | - | NR 90 to 120. | Tab Minuteman Free For All | 10.7m | $24,000 | Anthony Butt | Fr2 | - | $41.00 | 7 days ago | - | 1:53.8 (55.2, 27.6) | Honolua Bay | Torrid Saint 4.2m | Tango Tara NZ 1.2m |
| 1/12 | 27 Aug 2022 | Melton | 2240m | - | NR 88 to 105. | Garrards Pace | - | $20,000 | Anthony Butt | Sr5 | - | $41.00 | 21 days ago | - | 1:55.2 (56.9, 28.3) | Bettor Be the Bomb | Rock N Roll Doo NZ 1.2m | Willie Go West NZ 1.3m |
| 6/11 | 6 Aug 2022 | Melton | 2240m | - | NR 90 to 120. | Our Maestro Free For All | 5.6m | $24,000 | Chris Alford | Sr1 | - | $19.00 | 7 days ago | - | 1:54.6 (56.4, 28.7) | Supreme Dominator NZ | Torrid Saint HFHD | Tango Tara NZ 1.1m |
| 5/6 | 30 Jul 2022 | Bendigo | 2150m | - | NR 88 to 105. | Smartline Mortgage Pace | 2.4m | $20,000 | James Herbertson | Fr5 | - | $5.50 | 7 days ago | - | 1:56.0 (55.3, 27.7) | Hi Manameisjeff NZ | Rackemup Tigerpie 1.2m | Line Up NZ HD |
| 2/10 | 23 Jul 2022 | Kilmore | 1690m | - | NR 90 to 120. | Popular Alm Sprint | 2.9m | $24,000 | Anthony Butt | Fr2 | - | $34.00 | 7 days ago | - | 1:53.4 (55.8, 27.4) | Honolua Bay | Bettor Be the Bomb 2.9m | Tango Tara NZ 1.3m |
| 5/6 | 16 Jul 2022 | Balarat | 2200m | - | NR 90 to 120. | Plover Security Pace | 22.2m | $20,000 | Anthony Butt | Fr6 | - | $26.00 | 7 days ago | - | 1:57.7 (54.6, 26.2) | Like a Wildfire NZ | Boncel Benjamin 15.9m | Shortys Mate NZ 6.1m |
| 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 | - | - | 1:53.3 (54.1, 27.1) | Like a Wildfire NZ | Better Eclipse 4.2m | Triple Eight NZ HD |
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: If you’d uttered these words a couple of years back, they’d have committed you without hope of release, but TORRID SAINT (1), the exponentially improved Bendigo boomer, clearly holds the key in tonight’s Group 2 Smoken Up Sprint. Despite being a trail-horse by nature over middle and long trips, TORRID SAINT (1) has proven, just four starts back in the My Lightning Blue FFA, that these days, over the short, he can lead and run very serious time. Should Jack Laugher opt to hold all challengers out on the early stages then TORRIOD SAINT (1) can salute, yet still rates slightly below two younger adversaries. Topping that duo is BETTER ECLIPSE (2). As we’ve witnessed Rock N Roll Doo dominate at open class level in recent weeks, it’s been easy to forget that BETTER ECLIPSE (2) had already achieved elite level open class glory in Queensland’s Sunshine Sprint and also rolled the best of his generation in the Chariots of Fire. Tonight’s event isn’t his major target, but he is so gifted and so versatile that he’s capable of winning here in myriad ways and rates as the clear top pick as a result. Splitting he and TORRID SAINT (1) is another 4YO in BONDI LOCKDOWN (10) who was plain by his standards first-up but has a peak-level which probably exceeds each and all of his adversaries tonight. Other winning chances are TRIPLE EIGHT (8) who only trialled fairly at Geelong recently but would relish trailing in transit if Torrid held the top, and COPY THAT (4) who might be ready to find his NZ Cup-winning best fourth up from a break. EARLY SPEED: 1,5 + 4 RATINGS: 2/ 10/ 1/ 8/ 4/ 5/ 11/ 9/ 6/ 7
Age
8 years old
Sex
Bay - Gelding
Breeding
Mach Three CA - Sly Shard (NZ) (Panorama USA)
Best MR
1:49.7
Dist Best MR
1:49.7MS
Gear
Bit - Snaffle, Open Bridle, Boots - Knee, Boots - Shin/Tendon, Crupper, Deafeners - Removable, Hopples - Flat, Hopples - Length 58, Shadow Roll
Today's Stats
Track
1-1-0-0
Distance
0-0-0-0
Track & Distance
0-0-0-0
Last Season
4-1-0-1
This Season
16-4-0-1
Career
69-14-9-9
Prize Money
$607,137
Win Range
1700 - 2700
Last 10 Starts
53115846x4
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 | 69-14-9-9 | 0-0-0-0 | 23-5-3-3 | 1-1-0-0 | 0-0-0-0 | 16-4-0-1 | 4-1-0-1 | 0-0-0-0 | 0-0-0-0 | |
| Win % | 20% | 0% | 22% | 100% | 0% | 25% | 25% | 0% | 0% | |
| Place % | 46% | 0% | 48% | 100% | 0% | 31% | 50% | 0% | 0% | |
| Rank | 8 | - | 6 | 1 | - | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/12 | 23 Sep 2022 | Kilmore | 2690m | - | NR 90 to 120. | Jet Roofing Kilmore Cup | 9.4m | $80,000 | Luke Mccarthy | Fr3 | - | $6.00 | 62 days ago | - | 1:57.4 (54.6, 27.9) | Rock N Roll Doo NZ | Torrid Saint 7.0m | Honolua Bay 1.7m |
| 6/12 | 23 Jul 2022 | Albpark | 2680m | - | No NR. | 2022 Tab Blacks A Fakeg1 | 10.6m | $355,000 | Luke Mccarthy | Sr4 | - | $26.00 | 7 days ago | - | 1:54.7 (55.6, 27.8) | Majestic Cruiser | Spirit of St Louis NZ 1.8m | Turn It Up 5.4m |
| 4/10 | 16 Jul 2022 | Albpark | 1660m | - | No NR. | 2022 Sunshine Sprint G1 | 6.0m | $152,500 | Luke Mccarthy | Sr2 | - | $19.00 | 7 days ago | - | 1:52.2 (55.9, 26.8) | Better Eclipse | Spirit of St Louis NZ 1.7m | Turn It Up HD |
| 8/12 | 9 Jul 2022 | Albpark | 2138m | - | No NR. | 2022 Mr Feelgood Open | 10.9m | $31,768 | Luke Mccarthy | Sr6 | - | $11.00 | 14 days ago | - | 1:53.2 (57.4, 29.0) | Triple Eight NZ | Rockin Marty 6.1m | Majestic Cruiser HFHD |
| 5/12 | 25 Jun 2022 | Redclif | 2613m | - | No NR. | 2022 Redcliffe Gold Cup | 3.3m | $106,070 | Luke Mccarthy | 20 Fr1 | 20kgs | $3.70 | 21 days ago | - | 2:01.9 (55.8, 28.7) | Sebs Choice | Northview Hustler NZ 2.6m | Captain Crusader HD |
| 1/14 | 4 Jun 2022 | Albpark | 2647m | - | No NR. | Flashing Red Disc Hcp G3 | - | $32,376 | Luke Mccarthy | 20 Fr2 | 20kgs | $4.00 | 7 days ago | - | 1:57.3 (55.2, 26.8) | Mach Shard NZ | Turn It Up HFNK | L L Cool J NZ 2.5m |
| 1/13 | 28 May 2022 | Albpark | 2647m | - | No NR. | Garrards Open Disc Hcp | - | $21,986 | Luke Mccarthy | 20 Fr1 | 20kgs | $2.70 | 7 days ago | - | 1:56.5 (56.2, 28.6) | Mach Shard NZ | L L Cool J NZ NK | Blacksadance 1.6m |
| 3/9 | 21 May 2022 | Menangl | 2300m | - | NR up to 120. | Access Security Protection | 5.7m | $20,400 | Luke Mccarthy | Fr7 | - | $5.00 | 7 days ago | - | 1:56.1 (54.9, 27.0) | Hes Chiming | Alta Orlando NZ SHFHD | Mach Shard NZ 5.7m |
| 5/10 | 14 May 2022 | Menangl | 1609m | - | NR up to 120. | Curley'S Birthday | 3.9m | $20,400 | Luke Mccarthy | Fr9 | - | $4.40 | 14 days ago | - | 1:52.7 (53.9, 26.4) | Fire Fox NZ | Petes Said So NZ 2.3m | Fouroeight 1.4m |
| 1/8 | 30 Apr 2022 | Menangl | 2300m | - | NR up to 120. | Best In Beds | - | $20,400 | Luke Mccarthy | Fr8 | - | $3.70 | - | - | 1:55.1 (55.5, 26.8) | Mach Shard NZ | The Mustang 2.2m | Bad to the Bone NZ 1.1m |
Sire
Mach Three CA
Dam
Sly Shard (NZ)
Trained at
Cobbitty
Colours
Green, Blue Braces & Sleeves, White Yoke, Blue Stars
Owners
K J Purdon, C Nausbaum, T L Whittaker
| Driver (12 months) | Stats | Win % | Place % | Rank | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Luke McCarthy | 0-0-0-0 | 0% | 0% | - |
| Trainer (12 months) | Stats | Win % | Place % | Rank | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| B J McCarthy | 0-0-0-0 | 0% | 0% | - |
Race comment
OVERVIEW: If you’d uttered these words a couple of years back, they’d have committed you without hope of release, but TORRID SAINT (1), the exponentially improved Bendigo boomer, clearly holds the key in tonight’s Group 2 Smoken Up Sprint. Despite being a trail-horse by nature over middle and long trips, TORRID SAINT (1) has proven, just four starts back in the My Lightning Blue FFA, that these days, over the short, he can lead and run very serious time. Should Jack Laugher opt to hold all challengers out on the early stages then TORRIOD SAINT (1) can salute, yet still rates slightly below two younger adversaries. Topping that duo is BETTER ECLIPSE (2). As we’ve witnessed Rock N Roll Doo dominate at open class level in recent weeks, it’s been easy to forget that BETTER ECLIPSE (2) had already achieved elite level open class glory in Queensland’s Sunshine Sprint and also rolled the best of his generation in the Chariots of Fire. Tonight’s event isn’t his major target, but he is so gifted and so versatile that he’s capable of winning here in myriad ways and rates as the clear top pick as a result. Splitting he and TORRID SAINT (1) is another 4YO in BONDI LOCKDOWN (10) who was plain by his standards first-up but has a peak-level which probably exceeds each and all of his adversaries tonight. Other winning chances are TRIPLE EIGHT (8) who only trialled fairly at Geelong recently but would relish trailing in transit if Torrid held the top, and COPY THAT (4) who might be ready to find his NZ Cup-winning best fourth up from a break. EARLY SPEED: 1,5 + 4 RATINGS: 2/ 10/ 1/ 8/ 4/ 5/ 11/ 9/ 6/ 7
Age
7 years old
Sex
Brown - Horse
Breeding
Somebeachsomewhere USA - Mollys Ideal (American Ideal USA)
Best MR
1:53.2MS
Dist Best MR
1:53.2MS
Gear
Bit - Snaffle, Boots - Shin/Tendon, Crupper, Deafeners - Removable, Headcheck - None, Hopples - Flat, Hopples - Length 68, Shoes - Front, Shoes - Hind
Today's Stats
Track
11-6-3-0
Distance
5-1-2-0
Track & Distance
5-1-2-0
Last Season
14-7-4-0
This Season
4-0-1-0
Career
28-13-8-0
Prize Money
$910,435
Win Range
1650 - 2650
Last 10 Starts
111x57x24x
Last Run
147 days ago
Win S/Rate
Place S/Rate
| Total | Distance | Dist Range | Track | Trk & Dist | This Season | Last Season | 1st Up | 2nd Up | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stats | 28-13-8-0 | 5-1-2-0 | 14-3-6-0 | 11-6-3-0 | 5-1-2-0 | 4-0-1-0 | 14-7-4-0 | 0-0-0-0 | 0-0-0-0 | |
| Win % | 46% | 20% | 21% | 55% | 20% | 0% | 50% | 0% | 0% | |
| Place % | 75% | 60% | 64% | 82% | 60% | 25% | 79% | 0% | 0% | |
| Rank | 2 | 2 | 5 | 3 | 2 | 10 | 3 | - | - |
| Finish | Date | Track | Distance | Race No. | Cond. | Class | Margin | Prize won | Driver | BR | Handicap | SP | Last Run | Settle | Mile rate | Winner | 2nd | 3rd |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/10 | 7 May 2022 | Menangl | 1609m | - | No NR. | Apg 4yo E&g Final G1 | 5.4m | $210,000 | Jodi Quinlan | Fr10 | - | $10.00 | 10 days ago | - | 1:51.6 (54.6, 27.3) | Beyond Delight | Drain the Swamp 3.2m | Mighty Ronaldo HD |
| 2/8 | 27 Apr 2022 | Balarat | 1710m | - | - | Apg 4yo E&g Ht | 4.1m | $10,000 | Jodi Quinlan | Fr3 | - | $2.60 | 74 days ago | - | 1:53.3 (54.4, 26.6) | Beyond Delight | Act Now 4.1m | Treacherous Rock 4.8m |
| 7/10 | 12 Feb 2022 | Menangl | 1609m | - | No NR. | Paleface Adios Stakes G2 | 8.1m | $50,000 | Jodi Quinlan | Fr2 | - | $3.40 | 7 days ago | - | 1:51.2 (54.3, 26.1) | Rock N Roll Doo NZ | Krug NZ 3.3m | Chevron Art NZ 1.4m |
| 5/10 | 5 Feb 2022 | Melton | 1720m | - | - | Dnr Logistics 4yo Bonanza | 7.2m | $100,000 | Jodi Quinlan | Sr4 | - | $7.50 | 77 days ago | - | 1:51.6 (54.6, 27.0) | Bondi Lockdown | Beyond Delight 2.4m | Kimble 3.1m |
| 1/12 | 20 Nov 2021 | Melton | 2240m | - | - | Crown 3yo C & G Final | - | $200,000 | Jodi Quinlan | Fr5 | - | $2.25 | 7 days ago | - | 1:55.3 (54.0, 27.2) | Act Now | Yambukian 3.7m | Bettor Call Me NZ 6.5m |
| 1/12 | 13 Nov 2021 | Melton | 2240m | - | - | Irt Crown 3yo C&g Semi | - | $20,000 | Jodi Quinlan | Fr4 | - | $1.12 | 8 days ago | - | 1:55.5 (54.7, 26.7) | Act Now | Beyond Delight 1.8m | Bettor Call Me NZ 6.8m |
| 1/9 | 5 Nov 2021 | Bendigo | 2150m | - | - | Irt Crown 3yo C&g Ht 2 | - | $10,000 | Jodi Quinlan | Sr2 | - | $1.30 | 27 days ago | - | 1:54.8 (54.4, 27.7) | Act Now | Bettor Call Me NZ 2.0m | Ardens Ace NZ 5.0m |
| 1/12 | 9 Oct 2021 | Bendigo | 2650m | - | - | Lather Up Vic Derby Final | - | $200,000 | Jodi Quinlan | Fr3 | - | $2.30 | 7 days ago | - | 1:55.0 (55.7, 28.7) | Act Now | Blitzern 6.2m | Longfellow 3.6m |
| 1/11 | 2 Oct 2021 | Bendigo | 2650m | - | - | Lather Up Vic Derby Ht3 | - | $24,000 | Jodi Quinlan | Sr2 | - | $1.70 | 8 days ago | - | 1:57.5 (55.5, 27.6) | Act Now | Better Eclipse 11.4m | Rock N Roll Doo NZ HD |
| 1/12 | 24 Sep 2021 | Kilmore | 2180m | - | - | Reg Withers 3yo Classic | - | $25,000 | Jodi Quinlan | Sr4 | - | $8.60 | - | - | 1:56.8 (54.6, 26.9) | Act Now | Kimble 9.9m | American Dealer NZ HFHD |
Sire
Somebeachsomewhere USA
Dam
Mollys Ideal
Trained at
Cardigan
Colours
Black, Cerise Seams, Black & Cerise Diamond Sleeves
Owners
B C Edward, V A Edward
| Driver (12 months) | Stats | Win % | Place % | Rank | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jodi Quinlan | 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: If you’d uttered these words a couple of years back, they’d have committed you without hope of release, but TORRID SAINT (1), the exponentially improved Bendigo boomer, clearly holds the key in tonight’s Group 2 Smoken Up Sprint. Despite being a trail-horse by nature over middle and long trips, TORRID SAINT (1) has proven, just four starts back in the My Lightning Blue FFA, that these days, over the short, he can lead and run very serious time. Should Jack Laugher opt to hold all challengers out on the early stages then TORRIOD SAINT (1) can salute, yet still rates slightly below two younger adversaries. Topping that duo is BETTER ECLIPSE (2). As we’ve witnessed Rock N Roll Doo dominate at open class level in recent weeks, it’s been easy to forget that BETTER ECLIPSE (2) had already achieved elite level open class glory in Queensland’s Sunshine Sprint and also rolled the best of his generation in the Chariots of Fire. Tonight’s event isn’t his major target, but he is so gifted and so versatile that he’s capable of winning here in myriad ways and rates as the clear top pick as a result. Splitting he and TORRID SAINT (1) is another 4YO in BONDI LOCKDOWN (10) who was plain by his standards first-up but has a peak-level which probably exceeds each and all of his adversaries tonight. Other winning chances are TRIPLE EIGHT (8) who only trialled fairly at Geelong recently but would relish trailing in transit if Torrid held the top, and COPY THAT (4) who might be ready to find his NZ Cup-winning best fourth up from a break. EARLY SPEED: 1,5 + 4 RATINGS: 2/ 10/ 1/ 8/ 4/ 5/ 11/ 9/ 6/ 7
Age
11 years old
Sex
Bay - Gelding
Breeding
Art Official CA - My Riviera Girl NZ (Red River Hanover USA)
Best MR
1:52.2MS
Dist Best MR
1:52.2MS
Gear
Bit - Pulling, Open Bridle, Deafeners - Removable, Headcheck - None, Hopples - Length 59, Tongue Tie - Visible, Wind Sucking Device
Today's Stats
Track
50-6-7-2
Distance
18-3-2-2
Track & Distance
18-3-2-2
Last Season
26-3-1-1
This Season
17-2-5-5
Career
130-31-19-12
Prize Money
$1,057,461
Win Range
1200 - 2550
Last 10 Starts
331242x736
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 | 130-31-19-12 | 18-3-2-2 | 52-19-10-5 | 50-6-7-2 | 18-3-2-2 | 17-2-5-5 | 26-3-1-1 | 0-0-0-0 | 0-0-0-0 | |
| Win % | 24% | 17% | 37% | 12% | 17% | 12% | 12% | 0% | 0% | |
| Place % | 48% | 39% | 65% | 30% | 39% | 71% | 19% | 0% | 0% | |
| Rank | 6 | 6 | 4 | 10 | 6 | 5 | 10 | - | - |
| Finish | Date | Track | Distance | Race No. | Cond. | Class | Margin | Prize won | Driver | BR | Handicap | SP | Last Run | Settle | Mile rate | Winner | 2nd | 3rd |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/12 | 23 Sep 2022 | Kilmore | 2690m | - | NR 90 to 120. | Jet Roofing Kilmore Cup | 15.6m | $80,000 | Scott Ewen | Sr6 | - | $34.00 | 13 days ago | - | 1:57.4 (54.6, 27.9) | Rock N Roll Doo NZ | Torrid Saint 7.0m | Honolua Bay 1.7m |
| 3/10 | 10 Sep 2022 | Melton | 1720m | - | NR 90 to 120. | Vhrc Caduceus Classic | 5.1m | $100,000 | Scott Ewen | Fr7 | - | $101.00 | 7 days ago | - | 1:50.6 (55.2, 28.1) | Rock N Roll Doo NZ | Max Delight 5.0m | Bulletproof Boy HFHD |
| 7/10 | 3 Sep 2022 | Melton | 2240m | - | NR 90 to 120. | Tab Minuteman Free For All | 15.0m | $24,000 | Scott Ewen | Fr5 | - | $61.00 | 98 days ago | - | 1:53.8 (55.2, 27.6) | Honolua Bay | Torrid Saint 4.2m | Tango Tara NZ 1.2m |
| 2/9 | 28 May 2022 | Melton | 2240m | - | NR 90 to 120. | Tab Bold David Ffa | 7.3m | $24,000 | Scott Ewen | Fr3 | - | $9.00 | 7 days ago | - | 1:56.4 (55.4, 27.7) | Triple Eight NZ | Bulletproof Boy 7.3m | Shortys Mate NZ 1.2m |
| 4/8 | 21 May 2022 | Melton | 2240m | - | NR 90 to 120. | Prydes Easifeed Pace | 5.7m | $20,000 | Scott Ewen | Fr6 | - | $8.00 | 7 days ago | - | 1:56.8 (55.6, 27.2) | Triple Eight NZ | Shortys Mate NZ 4.8m | Khaki Nui NZ HD |
| 2/9 | 14 May 2022 | Melton | 1720m | - | NR 90 to 120. | Tab Young Pedro Ffa | 2.1m | $24,000 | Scott Ewen | Sr3 | - | $3.40 | 14 days ago | - | 1:55.7 (56.2, 27.4) | Khaki Nui NZ | Bulletproof Boy 2.1m | Shortys Mate NZ SHFHD |
| 1/7 | 30 Apr 2022 | Melton | 2240m | - | NR 90 to 120. | Tab Golden Reign Ffa | - | $24,000 | Scott Ewen | Fr5 | - | $6.00 | 7 days ago | - | 1:58.1 (56.9, 27.7) | Bulletproof Boy | Shortys Mate NZ 1.8m | Malcolms Rhythm NK |
| 3/10 | 23 Apr 2022 | Mildura | 2600m | - | NR up to 120. | Tasco Mildura Cup Final | 17.2m | $60,000 | Scott Ewen | Sr5 | - | $17.00 | 4 days ago | - | 1:56.7 (56.9, 28.4) | Phoenix Prince | Our Millionaire 12.2m | Bulletproof Boy 5.0m |
| 3/5 | 19 Apr 2022 | Mildura | 2600m | - | NR up to 120. | Mildura Pacing Cup Ht2 | 17.5m | $10,000 | Scott Ewen | Fr5 | - | $8.00 | 10 days ago | - | 1:59.2 (55.1, 27.2) | Phoenix Prince | Boots Electric NZ 8.1m | Bulletproof Boy 9.4m |
| 2/6 | 9 Apr 2022 | Melton | 2240m | - | NR 90 to 120. | Tab Captain Sandy Ffa | 2.3m | $24,000 | Scott Ewen | Fr4 | - | $4.00 | - | - | 1:59.8 (54.3, 26.7) | Max Delight | Bulletproof Boy 2.3m | Shortys Mate NZ 1.5m |
Sire
Art Official CA
Dam
My Riviera Girl NZ
Trained at
Cranbourne
Colours
Blue, Cerise V & Sleeves
Owners
S L Ewen, M E Clayton, M J Duck, T Sander, M Roberts, P H Sander, M K Sander, D J Grenfell, R M Grenfell
| Driver (12 months) | Stats | Win % | Place % | Rank | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scott Ewen | 0-0-0-0 | 0% | 0% | - |
| Trainer (12 months) | Stats | Win % | Place % | Rank | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| S L Ewen | 0-0-0-0 | 0% | 0% | - |
Race comment
OVERVIEW: If you’d uttered these words a couple of years back, they’d have committed you without hope of release, but TORRID SAINT (1), the exponentially improved Bendigo boomer, clearly holds the key in tonight’s Group 2 Smoken Up Sprint. Despite being a trail-horse by nature over middle and long trips, TORRID SAINT (1) has proven, just four starts back in the My Lightning Blue FFA, that these days, over the short, he can lead and run very serious time. Should Jack Laugher opt to hold all challengers out on the early stages then TORRIOD SAINT (1) can salute, yet still rates slightly below two younger adversaries. Topping that duo is BETTER ECLIPSE (2). As we’ve witnessed Rock N Roll Doo dominate at open class level in recent weeks, it’s been easy to forget that BETTER ECLIPSE (2) had already achieved elite level open class glory in Queensland’s Sunshine Sprint and also rolled the best of his generation in the Chariots of Fire. Tonight’s event isn’t his major target, but he is so gifted and so versatile that he’s capable of winning here in myriad ways and rates as the clear top pick as a result. Splitting he and TORRID SAINT (1) is another 4YO in BONDI LOCKDOWN (10) who was plain by his standards first-up but has a peak-level which probably exceeds each and all of his adversaries tonight. Other winning chances are TRIPLE EIGHT (8) who only trialled fairly at Geelong recently but would relish trailing in transit if Torrid held the top, and COPY THAT (4) who might be ready to find his NZ Cup-winning best fourth up from a break. EARLY SPEED: 1,5 + 4 RATINGS: 2/ 10/ 1/ 8/ 4/ 5/ 11/ 9/ 6/ 7
Age
6 years old
Sex
Bay - Horse
Breeding
Somebeachsomewhere USA - Without Guile (Art Major USA)
Best MR
1:51.6MS
Dist Best MR
1:51.6MS
Gear
Bit - Snaffle, Blinkers - Dolly Vardon, Boots - Knee, Boots - Shin/Tendon, Burr - Rein N/S, Burr - Rein O/S, Crupper, Deafeners - Plugs, Headcheck - Fixed, Hopples - Flat, Hopples - Length 56, Shoes - Front, Shoes - Hind, Tail Tie, Tongue Tie - Visible .
Today's Stats
Track
9-5-2-1
Distance
4-2-1-1
Track & Distance
4-2-1-1
Last Season
19-11-3-1
This Season
5-1-1-1
Career
31-13-7-3
Prize Money
$469,117
Win Range
1710 - 2240
Last 10 Starts
111128x3x5
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 | 31-13-7-3 | 4-2-1-1 | 11-4-4-1 | 9-5-2-1 | 4-2-1-1 | 5-1-1-1 | 19-11-3-1 | 0-0-0-0 | 0-0-0-0 | |
| Win % | 42% | 50% | 36% | 56% | 50% | 20% | 58% | 0% | 0% | |
| Place % | 74% | 100% | 82% | 89% | 100% | 60% | 79% | 0% | 0% | |
| Rank | 3 | 1 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/8 | 17 Sep 2022 | Melton | 2240m | - | NR 90 to 120. | Tab Gammalite Free For All | 15.9m | $24,000 | Aaron Dunn | Fr7 | - | $2.80 | 70 days ago | - | 1:54.2 (56.7, 29.2) | Copy That NZ | Crime Writer 3.6m | Bettor Be the Bomb 4.1m |
| 3/7 | 9 Jul 2022 | Cranbrn | 2080m | - | NR 90 to 120. | Decron Preux Chevalier Ffa | 2.9m | $24,000 | Aaron Dunn | Fr7 | - | $3.00 | 119 days ago | - | 1:56.1 (55.6, 28.3) | Supreme Dominator NZ | Max Delight 1.9m | Bondi Lockdown 1.0m |
| 8/8 | 12 Mar 2022 | Menangl | 1609m | - | No NR. | Garrards Miracle M | 33.2m | $1,000,000 | Aaron Dunn | Fr7 | - | $8.00 | 21 days ago | - | 1:49.2 (54.6, 26.2) | King of Swing NZ | Spirit of St Louis NZ 1.2m | Better Eclipse 2.7m |
| 2/10 | 19 Feb 2022 | Menangl | 1609m | - | No NR. | Chariots Of Fire G1 | 1.4m | $250,000 | Aaron Dunn | Fr9 | - | $3.40 | 14 days ago | - | 1:47.6 (55.1, 27.9) | Better Eclipse | Bondi Lockdown 1.4m | Chevron Art NZ 4.0m |
| 1/10 | 5 Feb 2022 | Melton | 1720m | - | - | Dnr Logistics 4yo Bonanza | - | $100,000 | Aaron Dunn | Fr6 | - | $1.75 | 36 days ago | - | 1:51.6 (54.6, 27.0) | Bondi Lockdown | Beyond Delight 2.4m | Kimble 3.1m |
| 1/12 | 31 Dec 2021 | Melton | 2240m | - | - | Vicbred 3yo C&g Final | - | $130,000 | Aaron Dunn | Fr5 | - | $2.25 | 9 days ago | - | 1:53.4 (55.6, 28.1) | Bondi Lockdown | Narutac Prince 4.9m | Spring in His Step HD |
| 1/12 | 22 Dec 2021 | Melton | 2240m | - | - | Vicbred 3yo C&g Semi-Final | - | $20,000 | Aaron Dunn | Sr1 | - | $6.00 | 7 days ago | - | 1:53.5 (55.7, 27.6) | Bondi Lockdown | Beyond Delight 3.9m | Captain Bellasario HFHD |
| 1/10 | 15 Dec 2021 | Kilmore | 2180m | - | - | Vicbred 3yo C & G Ht | - | $10,000 | Aaron Dunn | Sr3 | - | $1.10 | 11 days ago | - | 1:58.7 (56.3, 28.5) | Bondi Lockdown | Ultimate Vinnie 6.9m | La Captain 5.6m |
| 1/5 | 4 Dec 2021 | Melton | 2240m | - | - | Tab Long May We Play 3yo | - | $10,000 | Aaron Dunn | Fr4 | - | $1.35 | 56 days ago | - | 1:54.7 (55.6, 27.9) | Bondi Lockdown | American Dealer NZ 2.8m | Over the Odds NZ 15.9m |
| 5/12 | 9 Oct 2021 | Bendigo | 2650m | - | - | Lather Up Vic Derby Final | 10.0m | $200,000 | Aaron Dunn | Sr5 | - | $13.80 | - | - | 1:55.0 (55.7, 28.7) | Act Now | Blitzern 6.2m | Longfellow 3.6m |
Sire
Somebeachsomewhere USA
Dam
Without Guile
Trained at
Cobbitty
Colours
Blue, Yellow Triangular Quarters, White Sleeves With Blue Diamonds
Owners
A J (Aaron) Dunn
| Driver (12 months) | Stats | Win % | Place % | Rank | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aaron Dunn | 0-0-0-0 | 0% | 0% | - |
| Trainer (12 months) | Stats | Win % | Place % | Rank | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| A J Dunn | 0-0-0-0 | 0% | 0% | - |
Race comment
OVERVIEW: If you’d uttered these words a couple of years back, they’d have committed you without hope of release, but TORRID SAINT (1), the exponentially improved Bendigo boomer, clearly holds the key in tonight’s Group 2 Smoken Up Sprint. Despite being a trail-horse by nature over middle and long trips, TORRID SAINT (1) has proven, just four starts back in the My Lightning Blue FFA, that these days, over the short, he can lead and run very serious time. Should Jack Laugher opt to hold all challengers out on the early stages then TORRIOD SAINT (1) can salute, yet still rates slightly below two younger adversaries. Topping that duo is BETTER ECLIPSE (2). As we’ve witnessed Rock N Roll Doo dominate at open class level in recent weeks, it’s been easy to forget that BETTER ECLIPSE (2) had already achieved elite level open class glory in Queensland’s Sunshine Sprint and also rolled the best of his generation in the Chariots of Fire. Tonight’s event isn’t his major target, but he is so gifted and so versatile that he’s capable of winning here in myriad ways and rates as the clear top pick as a result. Splitting he and TORRID SAINT (1) is another 4YO in BONDI LOCKDOWN (10) who was plain by his standards first-up but has a peak-level which probably exceeds each and all of his adversaries tonight. Other winning chances are TRIPLE EIGHT (8) who only trialled fairly at Geelong recently but would relish trailing in transit if Torrid held the top, and COPY THAT (4) who might be ready to find his NZ Cup-winning best fourth up from a break. EARLY SPEED: 1,5 + 4 RATINGS: 2/ 10/ 1/ 8/ 4/ 5/ 11/ 9/ 6/ 7
Age
10 years old
Sex
Brown - Gelding
Breeding
Sportswriter USA - Our Crime of Passion NZ (Western Terror USA)
Best MR
1:52.1MS
Dist Best MR
1:52.1MS
Gear
Bit - Lugging, Blinkers - Hood, Boots - Knee, Burr - Rein N/S, Crupper, Headcheck - None, Hopples - Flat, Hopples - Length 60, Nose Band - Conventional, Shoes - Front, Shoes - Hind, Tail Tie, Tongue Tie - Visible, Pre Race Warm Up, Whip, Deafeners - ...
Today's Stats
Track
24-2-7-1
Distance
8-0-4-1
Track & Distance
8-0-4-1
Last Season
10-1-3-1
This Season
12-2-4-0
Career
61-12-13-4
Prize Money
$306,930
Win Range
1609 - 2680
Last 10 Starts
2642112427
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 | 61-12-13-4 | 8-0-4-1 | 20-2-5-2 | 24-2-7-1 | 8-0-4-1 | 12-2-4-0 | 10-1-3-1 | 0-0-0-0 | 0-0-0-0 | |
| Win % | 20% | 0% | 10% | 8% | 0% | 17% | 10% | 0% | 0% | |
| Place % | 48% | 63% | 45% | 42% | 63% | 50% | 50% | 0% | 0% | |
| Rank | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| Finish | Date | Track | Distance | Race No. | Cond. | Class | Margin | Prize won | Driver | BR | Handicap | SP | Last Run | Settle | Mile rate | Winner | 2nd | 3rd |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/12 | 23 Sep 2022 | Kilmore | 2690m | - | NR 90 to 120. | Jet Roofing Kilmore Cup | 15.8m | $80,000 | Glen Craven | Fr6 | - | $126.00 | 6 days ago | - | 1:57.4 (54.6, 27.9) | Rock N Roll Doo NZ | Torrid Saint 7.0m | Honolua Bay 1.7m |
| 2/8 | 17 Sep 2022 | Melton | 2240m | - | NR 90 to 120. | Tab Gammalite Free For All | 3.6m | $24,000 | Glen Craven | Fr1 | - | $26.00 | 35 days ago | - | 1:54.2 (56.7, 29.2) | Copy That NZ | Crime Writer 3.6m | Bettor Be the Bomb 4.1m |
| 4/12 | 13 Aug 2022 | Melton | 2240m | - | NR 80 to 94. | Tab Melton Pace Final | 5.4m | $30,000 | Glen Craven | Sr4 | - | $10.00 | 7 days ago | - | 1:54.0 (56.5, 28.8) | Mighty Flying Art NZ | Spring in His Step 1.6m | Yambukian 1.9m |
| 2/8 | 6 Aug 2022 | Melton | 2240m | - | NR 80 to 94. | Irt Australia Pace | 1.4m | $20,000 | Glen Craven | Sr1 | - | $2.80 | 14 days ago | - | 1:55.8 (56.5, 28.1) | Sanday | Crime Writer 1.4m | Major Manbar 2.5m |
| 1/12 | 23 Jul 2022 | Albpark | 2680m | - | No NR. | Gold Coast Turf Club B4/b2 | - | $26,578 | Taleah Mcmullen | Fr5 | - | $16.00 | 7 days ago | - | 1:55.4 (57.2, 29.3) | I Cast No Shadow Nz, Crime Writer | - | Make Mine Memphis 1.2m |
| 1/10 | 16 Jul 2022 | Albpark | 1660m | - | Band 5 | Sunshine Stars Band 5 | - | $13,930 | Taleah Mcmullen | Sr3 | - | $3.90 | 7 days ago | - | 1:52.1 (55.5, 27.7) | Crime Writer | Rockin With Elvis 3.3m | Ronaldo NZ 2.3m |
| 2/11 | 9 Jul 2022 | Albpark | 2138m | - | Band 5 | Tab Constellations Band 5 | NK | $14,396 | Taleah Mcmullen | Sr3 | - | $2.00 | 7 days ago | - | 1:54.7 (57.0, 29.1) | Delightful Dude NZ | Crime Writer NK | Obi One NZ 4.9m |
| 4/9 | 2 Jul 2022 | Albpark | 1660m | - | No NR. | Garrards B4/b2 Pace | 4.8m | $13,930 | Matthew Craven | Fr4 | - | $8.50 | 7 days ago | - | 1:52.4 (56.4, 28.3) | Rockin Marty | Kanena Provlima 2.3m | My Ultimate Star NK |
| 6/12 | 25 Jun 2022 | Redclif | 2613m | - | No NR. | 2022 Redcliffe Gold Cup | 6.8m | $106,070 | Matthew Craven | FT Sr3 | - | $51.00 | 8 days ago | - | 2:01.9 (55.8, 28.7) | Sebs Choice | Northview Hustler NZ 2.6m | Captain Crusader HD |
| 2/8 | 17 Jun 2022 | Redclif | 2613m | - | No NR. | Pelican Waters Open Dh | NK | $10,922 | Matthew Craven | FT Fr5 | - | $19.00 | - | - | 1:58.7 (56.7, 28.7) | Sebs Choice | Crime Writer 1.0m | Kanena Provlima 3.7m |
Sire
Sportswriter USA
Dam
Our Crime of Passion NZ
Trained at
Ecklin South
Colours
Royal Blue, Yellow Diamonds With Black Overlay, Black & Yellow Striped Sleeves, Yellow Cuffs
Owners
P J Coniglio, Estate of A P Coniglio
| Trainer (12 months) | Stats | Win % | Place % | Rank | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| M J Craven | 0-0-0-0 | 0% | 0% | - |
Race comment
OVERVIEW: If you’d uttered these words a couple of years back, they’d have committed you without hope of release, but TORRID SAINT (1), the exponentially improved Bendigo boomer, clearly holds the key in tonight’s Group 2 Smoken Up Sprint. Despite being a trail-horse by nature over middle and long trips, TORRID SAINT (1) has proven, just four starts back in the My Lightning Blue FFA, that these days, over the short, he can lead and run very serious time. Should Jack Laugher opt to hold all challengers out on the early stages then TORRIOD SAINT (1) can salute, yet still rates slightly below two younger adversaries. Topping that duo is BETTER ECLIPSE (2). As we’ve witnessed Rock N Roll Doo dominate at open class level in recent weeks, it’s been easy to forget that BETTER ECLIPSE (2) had already achieved elite level open class glory in Queensland’s Sunshine Sprint and also rolled the best of his generation in the Chariots of Fire. Tonight’s event isn’t his major target, but he is so gifted and so versatile that he’s capable of winning here in myriad ways and rates as the clear top pick as a result. Splitting he and TORRID SAINT (1) is another 4YO in BONDI LOCKDOWN (10) who was plain by his standards first-up but has a peak-level which probably exceeds each and all of his adversaries tonight. Other winning chances are TRIPLE EIGHT (8) who only trialled fairly at Geelong recently but would relish trailing in transit if Torrid held the top, and COPY THAT (4) who might be ready to find his NZ Cup-winning best fourth up from a break. EARLY SPEED: 1,5 + 4 RATINGS: 2/ 10/ 1/ 8/ 4/ 5/ 11/ 9/ 6/ 7