Melton R3 COGS SERVICES 4YO BONANZA (GROUP 2)
- Albion ParkQLDGOOD
- Broken HillNSW
- MeltonVICGOOD
- MenangleNSWFAST
Cogs Services 4yo Bonanza (group 2) Gr2
6:59pm • 1720m • Mobile Start • Pacers • Pacers • 4YO • $100,0006:59pm • 1720m • Mobile Start • Pacers • Pacers • 4YO • $100,000
Race Notes
Age
7 years old
Sex
Bay - Horse
Breeding
Captaintreacherous (US) - Ravishing Girl (Sportswriter USA)
Best MR
1:51.1MS
Dist Best MR
1:52.5MS
Gear
Bit - Snaffle, Open Bridle, Boots - Knee, Boots - Shin/Tendon, Crupper, Deafeners - Removable, Headcheck - None, Hopples - Flat, Hopples - Length 58, Shoes - Front, Shoes - Hind, Tongue Tie - Visible
Today's Stats
Track
7-5-0-0
Distance
2-1-0-0
Track & Distance
2-1-0-0
Last Season
11-7-1-0
This Season
0-0-0-0
Career
12-8-1-0
Prize Money
$716,842
Win Range
1720 - 2760
Last 10 Starts
0x1115111x
Last Run
77 days ago
Win S/Rate
Place S/Rate
| Total | Distance | Dist Range | Track | Trk & Dist | This Season | Last Season | 1st Up | 2nd Up | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stats | 12-8-1-0 | 2-1-0-0 | 2-1-0-0 | 7-5-0-0 | 2-1-0-0 | 0-0-0-0 | 11-7-1-0 | 0-0-0-0 | 0-0-0-0 | |
| Win % | 67% | 50% | 50% | 71% | 50% | 0% | 64% | 0% | 0% | |
| Place % | 75% | 50% | 50% | 71% | 50% | 0% | 73% | 0% | 0% | |
| Rank | 1 | 3 | 3 | 1 | 3 | - | 2 | - | - |
| Finish | Date | Track | Distance | Race No. | Cond. | Class | Margin | Prize won | Driver | BR | Handicap | SP | Last Run | Settle | Mile rate | Winner | 2nd | 3rd |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/12 | 19 Nov 2022 | Melton | 2240m | - | - | Crown 3yo C & G Final | - | $200,000 | Mark Pitt | Fr5 | - | $1.04 | 7 days ago | - | 1:51.1 (55.3, 27.9) | Captain Ravishing | Flash Jimmy 28.8m | Interest Free 4.0m |
| 1/10 | 12 Nov 2022 | Melton | 2240m | - | - | Crown 3yo C&g Semi-Final | - | $20,000 | Mark Pitt | Fr6 | - | $1.04 | 8 days ago | - | 1:53.6 (53.0, 25.9) | Captain Ravishing | Ripp 22.4m | Hes Charlies Angel 1.2m |
| 1/8 | 4 Nov 2022 | Bendigo | 2150m | - | - | Crown 3yo C & G Ht3 | - | $10,000 | Mark Pitt | Fr3 | - | $1.10 | 27 days ago | - | 1:54.2 (55.6, 26.0) | Captain Ravishing | Ripp 7.6m | Major Perry NZ 17.3m |
| 5/12 | 8 Oct 2022 | Melton | 2760m | - | - | Downbytheseaside Derby | 14.3m | $200,000 | Mark Pitt | Sr2 | - | $1.80 | 7 days ago | - | 1:54.4 (56.2, 28.7) | Leap to Fame | Ripp 7.1m | Interest Free 1.7m |
| 1/12 | 1 Oct 2022 | Melton | 2760m | - | - | Downbytheseaside Derby Ht | - | $24,000 | Mark Pitt | Sr5 | - | $1.55 | 8 days ago | - | 1:58.3 (53.4, 26.6) | Captain Ravishing | Leap to Fame 1.9m | Simply Sam NZ 17.0m |
| 1/10 | 23 Sep 2022 | Kilmore | 2180m | - | - | Reg Withers 3yo Classic | - | $25,000 | Mark Pitt | Fr5 | - | $1.08 | 14 days ago | - | 1:54.6 (54.4, 27.3) | Captain Ravishing | Interest Free 14.4m | Simply Sam NZ 7.9m |
| 1/6 | 9 Sep 2022 | Balarat | 2200m | - | - | C & H Holloway 3yo Classic | - | $15,000 | Mark Pitt | Fr2 | - | $1.25 | 188 days ago | - | 1:59.2 (52.8, 25.1) | Captain Ravishing | Codename Marcus 36.5m | Commander Buzz 1.6m |
| 10/10 | 5 Mar 2022 | Menangl | 2400m | - | No NR. | Nsw Derby Group 1 | 23.1m | $200,000 | Anthony Butt | Fr8 | - | $15.00 | 7 days ago | - | 1:54.1 (54.2, 26.9) | Leap to Fame | Major Perry NZ 10.8m | Hot Deal HD |
| 2/10 | 26 Feb 2022 | Menangl | 2400m | - | No NR. | Ashfield Rsl Club Derby Ht | HFHD | $20,400 | Anthony Butt | Fr4 | - | $5.50 | 28 days ago | - | 1:58.2 (55.1, 27.0) | Major Perry NZ | Captain Ravishing HFHD | Solesseo Matuca 9.1m |
| 4/10 | 29 Jan 2022 | Melton | 1720m | - | - | Vhrc Caduceus 3yo Classic | 6.8m | $100,000 | Anthony Butt | Fr2 | - | $2.70 | - | - | 1:52.5 (55.6, 27.8) | Heza Son of Agun | Solesseo Matuca 1.9m | Hot Deal HFHD |
Sire
Captaintreacherous (US)
Dam
Ravishing Girl
Trained at
Mardella
Colours
Navy Blue, White Yoke, Silver Band, Navy Blue Sleeves
Owners
M P Henwood, T W Willers
| Driver (12 months) | Stats | Win % | Place % | Rank | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mark Pitt | 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: There could be no more extraordinary expression of the esteem in which CAPTAIN RAVISHING (5) is held at present than his megastar 4YO contemporary Catch A Wave opting to nominate for the Hunter Cup tonight rather than tackle Emma Stewart’s standardbred cheetah. Anyone on course here at Melton when CAPTAIN RAVISHING (5) smashed the track benchmark – without being pressured – knew they were witnessing history and his recent trial at Ballarat was almost as incendiary. He will simply brain his Bonanza rivals tonight and, quite seriously, the bigger questions relate to who he’ll share the podium with and what time he’ll record. As for the podium, it’s somewhat hard to envisage how the two NZ recruits arriving for this contest won’t be our silver and bronze medallists. Here’s why. Of the two Kiwi’s INVITATION ONLY (1) clearly looks the better horse. In fact, he looks a very serious pacer indeed. He’s only tackled the big boys once across the dich but some of his recent successes have been enormous and joining Jason Grimson will certainly play in his favour as well. He should finish second here, though his issue comes in the from of fellow former Kiwi THE ONLY DECISION (2). That guy also joins an elite stable – Emma Stewart’s – and he has blazing gate speed, which leads one to believe that he’ll cross the polemarker then hand to CAPTAIN RAVISHING (5) henceforth. If that map is accurate, lean exotics are in order though, as you’d expect there are many other very gifted pacers engaged, including HEZA SON OF AGUN (8), HIRANYA (7) and INTEREST FREE (6). EARLY SPEED: 5 (Likely Early Leader) + 2 + 1,3?,4?,7? RATINGS: 5/ 1/ 2/ 8/ 7/ 6/ 4/ 3/ 9
Age
5 years old
Sex
Bay - Horse
Breeding
Art Major USA - Itz Nosurprisesthere NZ (Mcardle USA)
Best MR
1:52.5MS
Dist Best MR
1:52.5MS
Gear
Bit - Headcheck, Bit - Snaffle, Blinkers - Dolly Vardon, Boots - Knee, Burr - Pole N/S, Crupper, Deafeners - Removable, Headcheck - Fixed, Hopples - Flat, Hopples - Length 56, Nose Band - Conventional, Tail Tie, Pre Race Warm Up
Today's Stats
Track
12-4-1-3
Distance
2-1-0-1
Track & Distance
2-1-0-1
Last Season
15-4-3-1
This Season
1-0-0-1
Career
31-9-7-4
Prize Money
$336,070
Win Range
1650 - 2240
Last 10 Starts
1342442163
Last Run
7 days ago
Win S/Rate
Place S/Rate
| Total | Distance | Dist Range | Track | Trk & Dist | This Season | Last Season | 1st Up | 2nd Up | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stats | 31-9-7-4 | 2-1-0-1 | 8-2-3-2 | 12-4-1-3 | 2-1-0-1 | 1-0-0-1 | 15-4-3-1 | 0-0-0-0 | 0-0-0-0 | |
| Win % | 29% | 50% | 25% | 33% | 50% | 0% | 27% | 0% | 0% | |
| Place % | 65% | 100% | 88% | 67% | 100% | 100% | 53% | 0% | 0% | |
| Rank | 5 | 2 | 5 | 2 | 2 | 4 | 5 | - | - |
| Finish | Date | Track | Distance | Race No. | Cond. | Class | Margin | Prize won | Driver | BR | Handicap | SP | Last Run | Settle | Mile rate | Winner | 2nd | 3rd |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/10 | 28 Jan 2023 | Melton | 1720m | - | NR 80 to 89. | Nevele R Stud Pace | 1.4m | $20,000 | Matthew Craven | Sr1 | - | $3.90 | 28 days ago | - | 1:53.0 (56.0, 27.5) | Letsrockletsroll | Captain Bellasario HFHD | Heza Son of Agun 1.2m |
| 6/11 | 31 Dec 2022 | Melton | 2240m | - | - | Vicbred 3yo C&g Final | 11.6m | $130,000 | Matthew Craven | Fr4 | - | $7.50 | 8 days ago | - | 1:54.5 (55.1, 27.3) | Catch a Wave | Roarforroscoe 2.8m | Hot Deal 3.4m |
| 1/12 | 23 Dec 2022 | Melton | 2240m | - | - | Vicbred 3yo C&g Semi-Final | - | $20,000 | Matthew Craven | Fr2 | - | $12.00 | 8 days ago | - | 1:54.6 (54.8, 26.5) | Heza Son of Agun | Cobber 13.4m | Interest Free HFNK |
| 2/8 | 15 Dec 2022 | Kilmore | 2180m | - | - | Vicbred 3yo C & G Ht4 | 6.9m | $10,000 | Matthew Craven | Fr5 | - | $5.00 | 12 days ago | - | 1:58.2 (55.2, 28.7) | Catch a Wave | Heza Son of Agun 6.9m | Hes Charlies Angel 3.0m |
| 4/8 | 3 Dec 2022 | Geelong | 2100m | - | - | Southern Cross Feeds 3yo | 11.5m | $20,000 | Matthew Craven | Fr7 | - | $19.00 | 29 days ago | - | 1:55.2 (55.3, 28.0) | Interest Free | Wheres the Gold NZ 4.0m | Flash Jimmy 4.7m |
| 4/6 | 4 Nov 2022 | Bendigo | 2150m | - | - | Crown 3yo C & G Ht2 | 5.9m | $10,000 | Matthew Craven | Fr1 | - | $1.60 | 6 days ago | - | 1:56.3 (54.8, 26.8) | Khafaji | Roarforroscoe 3.2m | Flash Jimmy 2.5m |
| 2/7 | 29 Oct 2022 | Melton | 2240m | - | - | Woodlands Stud Graduate | 9.1m | $24,000 | Glen Craven | Fr7 | - | $1.95 | 21 days ago | - | 1:58.1 (56.0, 27.8) | Khafaji | Heza Son of Agun 9.1m | Cobber 1.2m |
| 4/12 | 8 Oct 2022 | Melton | 2760m | - | - | Downbytheseaside Derby | 10.2m | $200,000 | Matthew Craven | Sr4 | - | $51.00 | 7 days ago | - | 1:54.4 (56.2, 28.7) | Leap to Fame | Ripp 7.1m | Interest Free 1.7m |
| 3/11 | 1 Oct 2022 | Melton | 2760m | - | - | Downbytheseaside Derby Ht | 1.4m | $24,000 | Matthew Craven | Fr1 | - | $8.00 | 8 days ago | - | 1:55.7 (57.5, 29.5) | Major Perry NZ | Ripp HFHD | Heza Son of Agun 1.3m |
| 1/9 | 23 Sep 2022 | Kilmore | 2180m | - | NR 68 to 74. | Carlton & United Breweries | - | $20,000 | Matthew Craven | Fr2 | - | $1.45 | - | - | 1:59.2 (55.5, 27.6) | Heza Son of Agun | Magic Mike NZ 7.7m | Duke of Dundee NZ HD |
Sire
Art Major USA
Dam
Itz Nosurprisesthere NZ
Trained at
Ecklin South
Colours
Royal Blue, Yellow Diamonds With Black Overlay, Black & Yellow Striped Sleeves, Yellow Cuffs
Owners
A P Coniglio, P J Coniglio
| Driver (12 months) | Stats | Win % | Place % | Rank | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Matthew Craven | 0-0-0-0 | 0% | 0% | - |
| Trainer (12 months) | Stats | Win % | Place % | Rank | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| M J Craven | 0-0-0-0 | 0% | 0% | - |
Race comment
OVERVIEW: There could be no more extraordinary expression of the esteem in which CAPTAIN RAVISHING (5) is held at present than his megastar 4YO contemporary Catch A Wave opting to nominate for the Hunter Cup tonight rather than tackle Emma Stewart’s standardbred cheetah. Anyone on course here at Melton when CAPTAIN RAVISHING (5) smashed the track benchmark – without being pressured – knew they were witnessing history and his recent trial at Ballarat was almost as incendiary. He will simply brain his Bonanza rivals tonight and, quite seriously, the bigger questions relate to who he’ll share the podium with and what time he’ll record. As for the podium, it’s somewhat hard to envisage how the two NZ recruits arriving for this contest won’t be our silver and bronze medallists. Here’s why. Of the two Kiwi’s INVITATION ONLY (1) clearly looks the better horse. In fact, he looks a very serious pacer indeed. He’s only tackled the big boys once across the dich but some of his recent successes have been enormous and joining Jason Grimson will certainly play in his favour as well. He should finish second here, though his issue comes in the from of fellow former Kiwi THE ONLY DECISION (2). That guy also joins an elite stable – Emma Stewart’s – and he has blazing gate speed, which leads one to believe that he’ll cross the polemarker then hand to CAPTAIN RAVISHING (5) henceforth. If that map is accurate, lean exotics are in order though, as you’d expect there are many other very gifted pacers engaged, including HEZA SON OF AGUN (8), HIRANYA (7) and INTEREST FREE (6). EARLY SPEED: 5 (Likely Early Leader) + 2 + 1,3?,4?,7? RATINGS: 5/ 1/ 2/ 8/ 7/ 6/ 4/ 3/ 9
Age
4 years old
Sex
Bay - Gelding
Breeding
Art Major USA - Picobello NZ (Christian Cullen NZ)
Best MR
1:54.4MS
Dist Best MR
1:54.4MS
Gear
Bit - Snaffle, Blinkers - Spring Loaded, Crupper, Hopples - Flat, Hopples - Length 57, Neck Strap
Today's Stats
Track
15-5-1-3
Distance
5-3-1-0
Track & Distance
5-3-1-0
Last Season
20-8-3-5
This Season
1-0-0-1
Career
37-15-6-7
Prize Money
$278,020
Win Range
1710 - 2240
Last 10 Starts
3314311393
Last Run
21 days ago
Win S/Rate
Place S/Rate
| Total | Distance | Dist Range | Track | Trk & Dist | This Season | Last Season | 1st Up | 2nd Up | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stats | 37-15-6-7 | 5-3-1-0 | 12-4-4-1 | 15-5-1-3 | 5-3-1-0 | 1-0-0-1 | 20-8-3-5 | 0-0-0-0 | 0-0-0-0 | |
| Win % | 41% | 60% | 33% | 33% | 60% | 0% | 40% | 0% | 0% | |
| Place % | 76% | 80% | 75% | 60% | 80% | 100% | 80% | 0% | 0% | |
| Rank | 3 | 1 | 4 | 3 | 1 | 3 | 4 | - | - |
| Finish | Date | Track | Distance | Race No. | Cond. | Class | Margin | Prize won | Driver | BR | Handicap | SP | Last Run | Settle | Mile rate | Winner | 2nd | 3rd |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/11 | 14 Jan 2023 | Shepptn | 2690m | - | NR 90 to 120. | Neatline Shepparton Cup | 14.7m | $75,000 | Daryl Douglas | Sr3 | - | $18.00 | 14 days ago | - | 1:59.5 (54.5, 26.6) | Cranbourne NZ | I Cast No Shadow NZ HFNK | Interest Free 13.9m |
| 9/11 | 31 Dec 2022 | Melton | 2240m | - | - | Vicbred 3yo C&g Final | 19.7m | $130,000 | Daryl Douglas | Fr5 | - | $10.00 | 8 days ago | - | 1:54.5 (55.1, 27.3) | Catch a Wave | Roarforroscoe 2.8m | Hot Deal 3.4m |
| 3/12 | 23 Dec 2022 | Melton | 2240m | - | - | Vicbred 3yo C&g Semi-Final | 14.0m | $20,000 | Daryl Douglas | Fr4 | - | $3.50 | 8 days ago | - | 1:54.6 (54.8, 26.5) | Heza Son of Agun | Cobber 13.4m | Interest Free HFNK |
| 1/10 | 15 Dec 2022 | Kilmore | 2180m | - | - | Vicbred 3yo C & G Ht3 | - | $10,000 | Jack Laugher | Fr1 | - | $1.20 | 12 days ago | - | 1:59.0 (56.1, 27.4) | Interest Free | Khafaji 2.0m | Lightning Dan 5.1m |
| 1/8 | 3 Dec 2022 | Geelong | 2100m | - | - | Southern Cross Feeds 3yo | - | $20,000 | Daryl Douglas | Sr1 | - | $8.50 | 14 days ago | - | 1:55.2 (55.3, 28.0) | Interest Free | Wheres the Gold NZ 4.0m | Flash Jimmy 4.7m |
| 3/12 | 19 Nov 2022 | Melton | 2240m | - | - | Crown 3yo C & G Final | 32.8m | $200,000 | Daryl Douglas | Sr1 | - | $34.00 | 7 days ago | - | 1:51.1 (55.3, 27.9) | Captain Ravishing | Flash Jimmy 28.8m | Interest Free 4.0m |
| 4/10 | 12 Nov 2022 | Melton | 2240m | - | - | Crown 3yo C&g Semi-Final | 7.4m | $20,000 | Daryl Douglas | Sr3 | - | $2.60 | 8 days ago | - | 1:56.8 (55.7, 27.0) | Major Perry NZ | Khafaji 3.7m | Roarforroscoe 1.7m |
| 1/8 | 4 Nov 2022 | Bendigo | 2150m | - | - | Crown 3yo C & G Ht1 | - | $10,000 | Jack Laugher | Fr1 | - | $1.06 | 13 days ago | - | 1:56.7 (55.7, 27.2) | Interest Free | Hes Charlies Angel 3.0m | Jet Rock 1.5m |
| 3/9 | 22 Oct 2022 | Geelong | 2570m | - | NR 90 to 120. | Geelong Pacing Cup | 8.9m | $60,000 | Daryl Douglas | Sr1 | - | $9.00 | 14 days ago | - | 1:57.5 (55.2, 27.6) | Mach Dan | Max Delight 3.8m | Interest Free 5.1m |
| 3/12 | 8 Oct 2022 | Melton | 2760m | - | - | Downbytheseaside Derby | 8.8m | $200,000 | Daryl Douglas | Sr5 | - | $61.00 | - | - | 1:54.4 (56.2, 28.7) | Leap to Fame | Ripp 7.1m | Interest Free 1.7m |
Sire
Art Major USA
Dam
Picobello NZ
Trained at
Strathfieldsaye
Colours
Royal Blue, White Crossed Sashes, Red Stars
Owners
R A Martin, H M Anderson
| 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 could be no more extraordinary expression of the esteem in which CAPTAIN RAVISHING (5) is held at present than his megastar 4YO contemporary Catch A Wave opting to nominate for the Hunter Cup tonight rather than tackle Emma Stewart’s standardbred cheetah. Anyone on course here at Melton when CAPTAIN RAVISHING (5) smashed the track benchmark – without being pressured – knew they were witnessing history and his recent trial at Ballarat was almost as incendiary. He will simply brain his Bonanza rivals tonight and, quite seriously, the bigger questions relate to who he’ll share the podium with and what time he’ll record. As for the podium, it’s somewhat hard to envisage how the two NZ recruits arriving for this contest won’t be our silver and bronze medallists. Here’s why. Of the two Kiwi’s INVITATION ONLY (1) clearly looks the better horse. In fact, he looks a very serious pacer indeed. He’s only tackled the big boys once across the dich but some of his recent successes have been enormous and joining Jason Grimson will certainly play in his favour as well. He should finish second here, though his issue comes in the from of fellow former Kiwi THE ONLY DECISION (2). That guy also joins an elite stable – Emma Stewart’s – and he has blazing gate speed, which leads one to believe that he’ll cross the polemarker then hand to CAPTAIN RAVISHING (5) henceforth. If that map is accurate, lean exotics are in order though, as you’d expect there are many other very gifted pacers engaged, including HEZA SON OF AGUN (8), HIRANYA (7) and INTEREST FREE (6). EARLY SPEED: 5 (Likely Early Leader) + 2 + 1,3?,4?,7? RATINGS: 5/ 1/ 2/ 8/ 7/ 6/ 4/ 3/ 9
Age
7 years old
Sex
Bay - Gelding
Breeding
Bettors Delight USA - Elegant Art (NZ) (Christian Cullen NZ)
Best MR
1:57.4MS
Gear
Shoes - Front, Shoes - Hind
Today's Stats
Track
0-0-0-0
Distance
0-0-0-0
Track & Distance
0-0-0-0
Last Season
14-4-1-0
This Season
2-1-0-0
Career
21-6-2-0
Prize Money
$131,166
Win Range
1980 - 2600
Last 10 Starts
5607421115
Last Run
31 days ago
Win S/Rate
Place S/Rate
| Total | Distance | Dist Range | Track | Trk & Dist | This Season | Last Season | 1st Up | 2nd Up | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stats | 21-6-2-0 | 0-0-0-0 | 2-0-0-0 | 0-0-0-0 | 0-0-0-0 | 2-1-0-0 | 14-4-1-0 | 0-0-0-0 | 0-0-0-0 | |
| Win % | 29% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 50% | 29% | 0% | 0% | |
| Place % | 38% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 50% | 36% | 0% | 0% | |
| Rank | 7 | - | - | - | - | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/8 | 4 Jan 2023 | Roxburg | 2700m | - | - | - | - | $18,600 | - | FT Sr- | - | - | 2 days ago | - | 1:58.9 | Better's Tart (NZ) | Boudica (NZ) NK | Mach Quillan (NZ) SHFHD |
| 1/9 | 2 Jan 2023 | Omakau | 2600m | - | - | - | - | $11,370 | - | Sr- | - | - | 10 days ago | - | 1:59.3 | Invitation Only NZ | Jimmy James Maguire (NZ) 5.25m | Casino Action (NZ) NK |
| 1/8 | 23 Dec 2022 | Addngtn | 2000m | - | - | - | - | $13,950 | - | FT Sr- | - | - | 7 days ago | - | 1:59.6 | Invitation Only NZ | The Coalman (NZ) 6m | Artatac 5.25m |
| 1/11 | 16 Dec 2022 | Addngtn | 2600m | - | - | - | - | $14,738 | - | Sr- | - | - | 7 days ago | - | 1:58.6 | Invitation Only NZ | Evangalist (NZ) NK | Casino Action (NZ) 3m |
| 2/6 | 9 Dec 2022 | Addngtn | 19870m | - | - | - | 1.50m | $15,663 | - | Sr- | - | - | 5 days ago | - | 1:57.5 | Lumen Caeli (NZ) | Invitation Only NZ 1.50m | Tiger Taylor (NZ) 6m |
| 4/14 | 4 Dec 2022 | Addngtn | 1980m | - | - | - | - | $20,700 | Blair Orange | Sr- | - | - | 23 days ago | - | 1:57.0 | Celtic Spirit (NZ) | Teds Legacy (NZ) 4.50m | We Bettor Believe It NZ HFHD |
| 7/12 | 11 Nov 2022 | Addngtn | 1980m | - | - | - | - | $25,000 | - | Sr- | - | - | 3 days ago | - | 1:57.6 | Sporty Charlie (NZ) | Onedin Miki (NZ) HD | Classy Dancer (NZ) 5.25m |
| 11/14 | 8 Nov 2022 | Addngtn | 1980m | - | - | - | - | $25,875 | - | Sr- | - | - | 15 days ago | - | 1:54.4 | Snow Robyn (NZ) | Vinke B (NZ) HFHD | Jimmy James Maguire (NZ) 3.75m |
| 6/6 | 24 Oct 2022 | Ashburt | 1700m | - | - | - | - | $40,000 | - | Sr- | - | - | 10 days ago | - | 1:55.1 | Republican Party NZ | Sand Wave (NZ) NK | Franco Mac (NZ) 8.25m |
| 5/9 | 14 Oct 2022 | Addngtn | 1980m | - | - | - | - | $94,750 | - | Sr- | - | - | - | - | 1:54.7 | Akuta (NZ) | Franco Mac (NZ) 4.50m | Republican Party NZ 1.50m |
Sire
Bettors Delight USA
Dam
Elegant Art (NZ)
Trained at
Karoola
Colours
Blue With Yellow Yoke & Braces, Blue Stars, Blue Sleeves With Yellow "H" And Yellow Cuffs
Owners
J M (Jordan) Chibnall
| Driver (12 months) | Stats | Win % | Place % | Rank | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cameron Hart | 0-0-0-0 | 0% | 0% | - |
| Trainer (12 months) | Stats | Win % | Place % | Rank | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| J R Grimson | 0-0-0-0 | 0% | 0% | - |
Race comment
OVERVIEW: There could be no more extraordinary expression of the esteem in which CAPTAIN RAVISHING (5) is held at present than his megastar 4YO contemporary Catch A Wave opting to nominate for the Hunter Cup tonight rather than tackle Emma Stewart’s standardbred cheetah. Anyone on course here at Melton when CAPTAIN RAVISHING (5) smashed the track benchmark – without being pressured – knew they were witnessing history and his recent trial at Ballarat was almost as incendiary. He will simply brain his Bonanza rivals tonight and, quite seriously, the bigger questions relate to who he’ll share the podium with and what time he’ll record. As for the podium, it’s somewhat hard to envisage how the two NZ recruits arriving for this contest won’t be our silver and bronze medallists. Here’s why. Of the two Kiwi’s INVITATION ONLY (1) clearly looks the better horse. In fact, he looks a very serious pacer indeed. He’s only tackled the big boys once across the dich but some of his recent successes have been enormous and joining Jason Grimson will certainly play in his favour as well. He should finish second here, though his issue comes in the from of fellow former Kiwi THE ONLY DECISION (2). That guy also joins an elite stable – Emma Stewart’s – and he has blazing gate speed, which leads one to believe that he’ll cross the polemarker then hand to CAPTAIN RAVISHING (5) henceforth. If that map is accurate, lean exotics are in order though, as you’d expect there are many other very gifted pacers engaged, including HEZA SON OF AGUN (8), HIRANYA (7) and INTEREST FREE (6). EARLY SPEED: 5 (Likely Early Leader) + 2 + 1,3?,4?,7? RATINGS: 5/ 1/ 2/ 8/ 7/ 6/ 4/ 3/ 9
Age
6 years old
Sex
Bay - Gelding
Breeding
Bettors Delight USA - Holme Fire (NZ) (Courage Under Fire NZ)
Best MR
1:54.4MS
Dist Best MR
1:54.4MS
Gear
Bit - Snaffle, Blinkers - Dolly Vardon, Boots - Knee, Boots - Shin/Tendon, Burr - Pole N/S, Burr - Rein O/S, Crupper, Headcheck - None, Hopples - Length 59, Shoes - Front, Shoes - Hind, Tail Tie, Tongue Tie - Visible, Spreader - One Legged O/S
Today's Stats
Track
0-0-0-0
Distance
0-0-0-0
Track & Distance
0-0-0-0
Last Season
6-6-0-0
This Season
1-1-0-0
Career
18-9-3-1
Prize Money
$170,342
Win Range
1690 - 2579
Last 10 Starts
x11x1111x1
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 | 18-9-3-1 | 0-0-0-0 | 6-3-2-0 | 0-0-0-0 | 0-0-0-0 | 1-1-0-0 | 6-6-0-0 | 0-0-0-0 | 0-0-0-0 | |
| Win % | 50% | 0% | 50% | 0% | 0% | 100% | 100% | 0% | 0% | |
| Place % | 72% | 0% | 83% | 0% | 0% | 100% | 100% | 0% | 0% | |
| Rank | 2 | - | 1 | - | - | 1 | 1 | - | - |
| Finish | Date | Track | Distance | Race No. | Cond. | Class | Margin | Prize won | Driver | BR | Handicap | SP | Last Run | Settle | Mile rate | Winner | 2nd | 3rd |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/7 | 27 Jan 2023 | Shepptn | 1690m | - | NR 65 to 79. | Alabar Pace | - | $10,000 | Abbey Turnbull | Fr7 | - | $2.20 | 126 days ago | - | 1:54.4 (55.1, 27.6) | Hiranya NZ | Bide Our Time 4.4m | Zuberi HFHD |
| 1/8 | 23 Sep 2022 | Riverin | 2270m | - | NR up to 65. | Download The Tab App Today | - | $9,792 | Abbey Turnbull | Fr4 | - | $1.40 | 14 days ago | - | 1:57.5 (54.9, 27.4) | Hiranya NZ | Not to Be Denied 1.1m | Miss Chantilly NZ HD |
| 1/10 | 9 Sep 2022 | Riverin | 1740m | - | NR up to 62. | Download The Tab App Today | - | $9,792 | Abbey Turnbull | Fr6 | - | $1.12 | 14 days ago | - | 1:54.6 (55.7, 27.3) | Hiranya NZ | Oratoria 4.1m | Are Doubleyou 4.6m |
| 1/7 | 26 Aug 2022 | Riverin | 2270m | - | NR up to 58. | Happy Birthday Mitch Smith | - | $9,792 | Abbey Turnbull | Fr3 | - | $1.09 | 21 days ago | - | 1:56.1 (56.0, 27.3) | Hiranya NZ | Animal 11.3m | Debutante Party NZ 8.4m |
| 1/10 | 5 Aug 2022 | Riverin | 1740m | - | NR up to 53. | Harness Trading Ring Aus | - | $9,792 | Abbey Turnbull | Sr2 | - | $1.35 | 139 days ago | - | 1:54.7 (55.9, 27.8) | Hiranya NZ | Schiavone NZ 14.9m | Movin on Up HD |
| 1/5 | 19 Mar 2022 | Hobart | 2579m | - | No NR. | Tas Derby | - | $40,000 | Abbey Turnbull | Fr3 | - | $1.75 | 11 days ago | - | 2:03.5 (56.1, 27.6) | Hiranya NZ | District Attorney HFHD | National News NZ 4.5m |
| 1/7 | 8 Mar 2022 | Shepptn | 2190m | - | - | Roma Pocock 3yo Pace | - | $8,000 | Abbey Turnbull | Fr6 | - | $1.65 | 74 days ago | - | 1:57.7 (57.0, 29.2) | Hiranya NZ | Repelling 5.2m | Rockandance 2.1m |
| 2/12 | 24 Dec 2021 | Winton | 2400m | - | - | R50-54 Mobile | 2.25m | $9,000 | Samantha Ottley | Sr- | - | - | 9 days ago | - | 2:01.1 | Sand Wave (NZ) | Hiranya NZ 2.25m | Justalittlesip NZ 4.50m |
| 2/6 | 15 Dec 2021 | Wyndham | 1609m | - | - | - | 2.25m | $8,950 | Samantha Ottley | Sr- | - | - | 6 days ago | - | 1:52.6 | Duke of Cornwall NZ | Hiranya NZ 2.25m | Major Memphis (NZ) 5.25m |
| 2/9 | 9 Dec 2021 | Winton | 1609m | - | - | - | 3m | $11,370 | Samantha Ottley | Sr- | - | - | - | - | 1:54.0 | Beach Ball (NZ) | Hiranya NZ 3m | Sand Wave (NZ) 6.75m |
Sire
Bettors Delight USA
Dam
Holme Fire (NZ)
Trained at
Stockleigh
Colours
Dark Blue, Red Diagonal Stripes, Hooped Sleeves
Owners
Boots Properties Racing Pty Ltd
| Driver (12 months) | Stats | Win % | Place % | Rank | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Abbey Turnbull | 0-0-0-0 | 0% | 0% | - |
| Trainer (12 months) | Stats | Win % | Place % | Rank | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| C A Turnbull | 0-0-0-0 | 0% | 0% | - |
Race comment
OVERVIEW: There could be no more extraordinary expression of the esteem in which CAPTAIN RAVISHING (5) is held at present than his megastar 4YO contemporary Catch A Wave opting to nominate for the Hunter Cup tonight rather than tackle Emma Stewart’s standardbred cheetah. Anyone on course here at Melton when CAPTAIN RAVISHING (5) smashed the track benchmark – without being pressured – knew they were witnessing history and his recent trial at Ballarat was almost as incendiary. He will simply brain his Bonanza rivals tonight and, quite seriously, the bigger questions relate to who he’ll share the podium with and what time he’ll record. As for the podium, it’s somewhat hard to envisage how the two NZ recruits arriving for this contest won’t be our silver and bronze medallists. Here’s why. Of the two Kiwi’s INVITATION ONLY (1) clearly looks the better horse. In fact, he looks a very serious pacer indeed. He’s only tackled the big boys once across the dich but some of his recent successes have been enormous and joining Jason Grimson will certainly play in his favour as well. He should finish second here, though his issue comes in the from of fellow former Kiwi THE ONLY DECISION (2). That guy also joins an elite stable – Emma Stewart’s – and he has blazing gate speed, which leads one to believe that he’ll cross the polemarker then hand to CAPTAIN RAVISHING (5) henceforth. If that map is accurate, lean exotics are in order though, as you’d expect there are many other very gifted pacers engaged, including HEZA SON OF AGUN (8), HIRANYA (7) and INTEREST FREE (6). EARLY SPEED: 5 (Likely Early Leader) + 2 + 1,3?,4?,7? RATINGS: 5/ 1/ 2/ 8/ 7/ 6/ 4/ 3/ 9
Age
7 years old
Sex
Bay - Gelding
Breeding
American Ideal USA - Hotazgabby (Four Starzzz Shark CA)
Best MR
1:56.2MS
Dist Best MR
1:56.7MS
Gear
Bit - Snaffle, Open Bridle, Boots - Knee, Boots - Shin/Tendon, Crupper, Headcheck - Fixed, Hopples - Round, Hopples - Length 54, Shoes - Front, Shoes - Hind, Tail Tie, Tongue Tie - Visible, Whip, Reins - Conventional, Spreader - One Legged O/S
Today's Stats
Track
6-0-0-3
Distance
2-0-0-1
Track & Distance
2-0-0-1
Last Season
10-4-1-5
This Season
1-0-0-0
Career
24-8-3-6
Prize Money
$263,008
Win Range
1660 - 2240
Last 10 Starts
x2x1111334
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 | 24-8-3-6 | 2-0-0-1 | 9-3-1-2 | 6-0-0-3 | 2-0-0-1 | 1-0-0-0 | 10-4-1-5 | 0-0-0-0 | 0-0-0-0 | |
| Win % | 33% | 0% | 33% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 40% | 0% | 0% | |
| Place % | 71% | 50% | 67% | 50% | 50% | 0% | 100% | 0% | 0% | |
| Rank | 4 | 6 | 6 | 5 | 6 | - | 3 | - | - |
| Finish | Date | Track | Distance | Race No. | Cond. | Class | Margin | Prize won | Driver | BR | Handicap | SP | Last Run | Settle | Mile rate | Winner | 2nd | 3rd |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/8 | 21 Jan 2023 | Balarat | 1710m | - | NR 70 to 84. | Isuzu Ute Ballarat Vicbred | 10.4m | $20,000 | Aaron Dunn | Fr3 | - | $5.00 | 21 days ago | - | 1:54.9 (55.6, 26.8) | Jilliby Dynamite | Captain Wilson 2.9m | Captain Bellasario 6.3m |
| 3/11 | 31 Dec 2022 | Melton | 2240m | - | - | Vicbred 3yo C&g Final | 6.2m | $130,000 | Aaron Dunn | Fr1 | - | $15.00 | 8 days ago | - | 1:54.5 (55.1, 27.3) | Catch a Wave | Roarforroscoe 2.8m | Hot Deal 3.4m |
| 3/12 | 23 Dec 2022 | Melton | 2240m | - | - | Vicbred 3yo C&g Semi-Final | 2.0m | $20,000 | Aaron Dunn | Fr3 | - | $4.80 | 8 days ago | - | 1:54.5 (56.0, 27.1) | Hes Charlies Angel | Lightning Dan 1.6m | Hot Deal HD |
| 1/10 | 15 Dec 2022 | Kilmore | 2180m | - | - | Vicbred 3yo C & G Ht1 | - | $10,000 | Aaron Dunn | Sr3 | - | $6.50 | 13 days ago | - | 1:59.8 (57.3, 29.2) | Hot Deal | Offyarocka Crocker 1.2m | Brutally Handsome 5.7m |
| 1/9 | 2 Dec 2022 | Charltn | 2100m | - | NR 56 to 66. | Charlton Community Bank | - | $9,000 | Aaron Dunn | Fr7 | - | $1.80 | 9 days ago | - | 1:56.2 (58.1, 29.5) | Hot Deal | Le Belle Bijoux 1.1m | Sinister SHFHD |
| 1/8 | 23 Nov 2022 | Swanhil | 2240m | - | NR 55 to 64. | Join The Vhrc Pace | - | $8,000 | Aaron Dunn | Fr4 | - | $1.20 | 9 days ago | - | 1:58.3 (55.4, 27.8) | Hot Deal | Cobalt Blues HFNK | Prosecco Boy 3.2m |
| 1/9 | 14 Nov 2022 | Charltn | 2100m | - | NR 50 to 54. | Become A Vhrc Member Today | - | $7,000 | Aaron Dunn | Sr2 | - | $1.45 | 140 days ago | - | 1:58.8 (56.9, 28.3) | Hot Deal | Double the Hunter 2.2m | Modern Jive 3.2m |
| 2/9 | 27 Jun 2022 | Stawell | 2180m | - | NR 56 to 66. | Grampians Excavations Pace | 1.1m | $9,000 | Aaron Dunn | Fr3 | - | $1.12 | 114 days ago | - | 1:59.3 (57.9, 28.8) | Sassyola | Hot Deal 1.1m | Royal Speech 2.2m |
| 3/10 | 5 Mar 2022 | Menangl | 2400m | - | No NR. | Nsw Derby Group 1 | 11.1m | $200,000 | Aaron Dunn | Fr3 | - | $61.00 | 7 days ago | - | 1:54.1 (54.2, 26.9) | Leap to Fame | Major Perry NZ 10.8m | Hot Deal HD |
| 3/10 | 26 Feb 2022 | Menangl | 2400m | - | No NR. | Woodstock Bourbon Derby Ht | 15.9m | $20,400 | Aaron Dunn | Fr1 | - | $5.50 | - | - | 1:55.5 (55.8, 27.0) | Leap to Fame | My Ultimate Byron 12.2m | Hot Deal 3.7m |
Sire
American Ideal USA
Dam
Hotazgabby
Trained at
Horsham
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: There could be no more extraordinary expression of the esteem in which CAPTAIN RAVISHING (5) is held at present than his megastar 4YO contemporary Catch A Wave opting to nominate for the Hunter Cup tonight rather than tackle Emma Stewart’s standardbred cheetah. Anyone on course here at Melton when CAPTAIN RAVISHING (5) smashed the track benchmark – without being pressured – knew they were witnessing history and his recent trial at Ballarat was almost as incendiary. He will simply brain his Bonanza rivals tonight and, quite seriously, the bigger questions relate to who he’ll share the podium with and what time he’ll record. As for the podium, it’s somewhat hard to envisage how the two NZ recruits arriving for this contest won’t be our silver and bronze medallists. Here’s why. Of the two Kiwi’s INVITATION ONLY (1) clearly looks the better horse. In fact, he looks a very serious pacer indeed. He’s only tackled the big boys once across the dich but some of his recent successes have been enormous and joining Jason Grimson will certainly play in his favour as well. He should finish second here, though his issue comes in the from of fellow former Kiwi THE ONLY DECISION (2). That guy also joins an elite stable – Emma Stewart’s – and he has blazing gate speed, which leads one to believe that he’ll cross the polemarker then hand to CAPTAIN RAVISHING (5) henceforth. If that map is accurate, lean exotics are in order though, as you’d expect there are many other very gifted pacers engaged, including HEZA SON OF AGUN (8), HIRANYA (7) and INTEREST FREE (6). EARLY SPEED: 5 (Likely Early Leader) + 2 + 1,3?,4?,7? RATINGS: 5/ 1/ 2/ 8/ 7/ 6/ 4/ 3/ 9
Age
5 years old
Sex
Bay - Gelding
Breeding
A Rocknroll Dance USA - Princess Dilinger (D M Dilinger CA)
Best MR
1:55.5MS
Dist Best MR
1:55.5MS
Gear
Bit - Headcheck, Bit - Snaffle, Boots - Knee, Boots - Shin/Tendon, Deafeners - Removable, Headcheck - Fixed, Hopples - Flat, Hopples - Length 57, Lugging Pole N/S, Shoes - Front, Shoes - Hind, Tail Tie
Gear Changes
Removed: Blinkers - Dolly Vardon
Today's Stats
Track
12-2-6-2
Distance
6-1-4-0
Track & Distance
6-1-4-0
Last Season
7-0-2-2
This Season
0-0-0-0
Career
27-6-8-5
Prize Money
$327,351
Win Range
1609 - 2240
Last 10 Starts
2234x3x672
Last Run
36 days ago
Win S/Rate
Place S/Rate
| Total | Distance | Dist Range | Track | Trk & Dist | This Season | Last Season | 1st Up | 2nd Up | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stats | 27-6-8-5 | 6-1-4-0 | 10-4-5-0 | 12-2-6-2 | 6-1-4-0 | 0-0-0-0 | 7-0-2-2 | 0-0-0-0 | 0-0-0-0 | |
| Win % | 22% | 17% | 40% | 17% | 17% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | |
| Place % | 70% | 83% | 90% | 83% | 83% | 0% | 57% | 0% | 0% | |
| Rank | 6 | 4 | 2 | 4 | 4 | - | 9 | - | - |
| Finish | Date | Track | Distance | Race No. | Cond. | Class | Margin | Prize won | Driver | BR | Handicap | SP | Last Run | Settle | Mile rate | Winner | 2nd | 3rd |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/12 | 30 Dec 2022 | Bendigo | 2150m | - | - | Vicbred 3yo C&g Silver | HFHD | $25,000 | Anthony Butt | Sr2 | - | $2.60 | 7 days ago | - | 1:57.7 (56.5, 28.4) | Idealrockidealroll | Solesseo Matuca HFHD | Operative Line 6.1m |
| 7/12 | 23 Dec 2022 | Melton | 2240m | - | - | Vicbred 3yo C&g Semi-Final | 27.5m | $20,000 | Anthony Butt | Sr5 | - | $71.00 | 8 days ago | - | 1:54.6 (54.8, 26.5) | Heza Son of Agun | Cobber 13.4m | Interest Free HFNK |
| 6/9 | 15 Dec 2022 | Kilmore | 2180m | - | - | Vicbred 3yo C & G Ht2 | 34.0m | $10,000 | Anthony Butt | Fr5 | - | $9.50 | 208 days ago | - | 1:58.6 (59.9, 30.2) | Roarforroscoe | Don Lou 16.4m | Cobber 6.0m |
| 3/6 | 21 May 2022 | Melton | 2240m | - | - | Nutrien 3yo Pace | 10.2m | $20,000 | Anthony Butt | Fr5 | - | $2.40 | 77 days ago | - | 1:56.3 (57.4, 28.7) | Amore Vita NZ | Pas Guarantee 8.3m | Solesseo Matuca 1.9m |
| 4/10 | 5 Mar 2022 | Menangl | 2400m | - | No NR. | Nsw Derby Group 1 | 12.9m | $200,000 | Chris Alford | Fr5 | - | $51.00 | 7 days ago | - | 1:54.1 (54.2, 26.9) | Leap to Fame | Major Perry NZ 10.8m | Hot Deal HD |
| 3/10 | 26 Feb 2022 | Menangl | 2400m | - | No NR. | Ashfield Rsl Club Derby Ht | 9.3m | $20,400 | Chris Alford | Fr1 | - | $2.90 | 28 days ago | - | 1:58.2 (55.1, 27.0) | Major Perry NZ | Captain Ravishing HFHD | Solesseo Matuca 9.1m |
| 2/10 | 29 Jan 2022 | Melton | 1720m | - | - | Vhrc Caduceus 3yo Classic | 1.9m | $100,000 | Chris Alford | Fr4 | - | $7.00 | 29 days ago | - | 1:52.5 (55.6, 27.8) | Heza Son of Agun | Solesseo Matuca 1.9m | Hot Deal HFHD |
| 2/10 | 31 Dec 2021 | Melton | 2240m | - | - | Vicbred 2yo C&g Final | 6.8m | $130,000 | Anthony Butt | Fr5 | - | $3.80 | 9 days ago | - | 1:54.5 (55.8, 27.2) | Heza Son of Agun | Solesseo Matuca 6.8m | Captain Rival HD |
| 1/12 | 22 Dec 2021 | Melton | 2240m | - | - | Vicbred 2yo C&g Semi-Final | - | $20,000 | Anthony Butt | Sr3 | - | $5.50 | 8 days ago | - | 1:56.7 (58.1, 27.8) | Solesseo Matuca | Hes Charlies Angel 3.1m | Heza Son of Agun 2.5m |
| 1/9 | 14 Dec 2021 | Shepptn | 2190m | - | - | Vicbred 2yo C & G Ht | - | $10,000 | Anthony Butt | Fr4 | - | $3.30 | - | - | 1:55.6 (56.0, 27.9) | Solesseo Matuca | Lightning Dan 11.3m | Beach Villa HD |
Sire
A Rocknroll Dance USA
Dam
Princess Dilinger
Trained at
Serpentine
Colours
Purple, Green Stars
Owners
F M (Frank) Ranaldi
| Driver (12 months) | Stats | Win % | Place % | Rank | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anthony Butt | 0-0-0-0 | 0% | 0% | - |
| Trainer (12 months) | Stats | Win % | Place % | Rank | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| D J Burns | 0-0-0-0 | 0% | 0% | - |
D: Jack Callaghan (a(C))
T: E J Stewart
Race comment
OVERVIEW: There could be no more extraordinary expression of the esteem in which CAPTAIN RAVISHING (5) is held at present than his megastar 4YO contemporary Catch A Wave opting to nominate for the Hunter Cup tonight rather than tackle Emma Stewart’s standardbred cheetah. Anyone on course here at Melton when CAPTAIN RAVISHING (5) smashed the track benchmark – without being pressured – knew they were witnessing history and his recent trial at Ballarat was almost as incendiary. He will simply brain his Bonanza rivals tonight and, quite seriously, the bigger questions relate to who he’ll share the podium with and what time he’ll record. As for the podium, it’s somewhat hard to envisage how the two NZ recruits arriving for this contest won’t be our silver and bronze medallists. Here’s why. Of the two Kiwi’s INVITATION ONLY (1) clearly looks the better horse. In fact, he looks a very serious pacer indeed. He’s only tackled the big boys once across the dich but some of his recent successes have been enormous and joining Jason Grimson will certainly play in his favour as well. He should finish second here, though his issue comes in the from of fellow former Kiwi THE ONLY DECISION (2). That guy also joins an elite stable – Emma Stewart’s – and he has blazing gate speed, which leads one to believe that he’ll cross the polemarker then hand to CAPTAIN RAVISHING (5) henceforth. If that map is accurate, lean exotics are in order though, as you’d expect there are many other very gifted pacers engaged, including HEZA SON OF AGUN (8), HIRANYA (7) and INTEREST FREE (6). EARLY SPEED: 5 (Likely Early Leader) + 2 + 1,3?,4?,7? RATINGS: 5/ 1/ 2/ 8/ 7/ 6/ 4/ 3/ 9
Age
6 years old
Sex
Black - Gelding
Breeding
Betting Line USA - Smart Decision (NZ) (Holmes Hanover USA)
Best MR
1:59.7MS
Today's Stats
Track
0-0-0-0
Distance
0-0-0-0
Track & Distance
0-0-0-0
Last Season
20-2-3-5
This Season
0-0-0-0
Career
25-2-3-6
Prize Money
$57,305
Win Range
2000 - 2500
Last 10 Starts
840233211x
Last Run
79 days ago
Win S/Rate
Place S/Rate
| Total | Distance | Dist Range | Track | Trk & Dist | This Season | Last Season | 1st Up | 2nd Up | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stats | 25-2-3-6 | 0-0-0-0 | 0-0-0-0 | 0-0-0-0 | 0-0-0-0 | 0-0-0-0 | 20-2-3-5 | 0-0-0-0 | 0-0-0-0 | |
| Win % | 8% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 10% | 0% | 0% | |
| Place % | 44% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 50% | 0% | 0% | |
| Rank | 8 | - | - | - | - | - | 7 | - | - |
| Finish | Date | Track | Distance | Race No. | Cond. | Class | Margin | Prize won | Driver | BR | Handicap | SP | Last Run | Settle | Mile rate | Winner | 2nd | 3rd |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/10 | 17 Nov 2022 | Mnwatu | 2500m | - | - | - | - | $11,633 | Matthew White | Sr- | - | - | 2 days ago | - | 2:05.9 | The Only Decision NZ | Manhattan Sunshine (NZ) 9m | Call Security (NZ) 1.50m |
| 1/7 | 15 Nov 2022 | Mnwatu | 2000m | - | - | - | - | $9,125 | Matthew White | Sr- | - | - | 8 days ago | - | 1:59.7 | The Only Decision NZ | Art on Fire NZ 5.25m | Dream Prospect (NZ) HFHD |
| 2/7 | 7 Nov 2022 | Mnwatu | 2000m | - | - | - | NK | $9,125 | Matthew White | Sr- | - | - | 14 days ago | - | 1:59.0 | Vita Veloce (NZ) | The Only Decision NZ NK | Dream Prospect (NZ) NK |
| 3/9 | 24 Oct 2022 | Mnwatu | 2000m | - | - | - | SHFHD | $9,475 | Matthew White | Sr- | - | - | 11 days ago | - | 2:06.6 | Didjanothatone (NZ) | Dream Prospect (NZ) SHFHD | The Only Decision NZ NK |
| 3/11 | 13 Oct 2022 | Cmbrdge | 2200m | - | - | - | 4.75m | $9,825 | Matthew White | Sr- | - | - | 14 days ago | - | 1:59.8 | Lightning Baby NZ | The Beaudster (NZ) NK | The Only Decision NZ 3.75m |
| 2/12 | 29 Sep 2022 | Cmbrdge | 2200m | - | - | - | 3m | $10,000 | Matthew White | Sr- | - | - | 14 days ago | - | 1:59.3 | Pentatonix (NZ) | The Only Decision NZ 3m | Badboybeau NZ NK |
| 10/12 | 15 Sep 2022 | Axpark | 2200m | - | - | - | 28.50m | $12,000 | Tony Cameron | Sr- | - | - | 7 days ago | - | 1:59.7 | Lincoln River (NZ) | The Big Dance (NZ) 4.50m | Margot NZ NK |
| 4/11 | 8 Sep 2022 | Cmbrdge | 2200m | - | - | - | 9.90m | $9,825 | Matthew White | Sr- | - | - | 14 days ago | - | 2:00.6 | D J Rock (NZ) | Sparkie (NZ) 3m | Whiz on Bye (NZ) 6m |
| 8/11 | 25 Aug 2022 | Cmbrdge | 2200m | - | - | - | 15m | $8,843 | Matthew White | Sr- | - | - | 14 days ago | - | 1:59.3 | Super Sally (NZ) | Sparkie (NZ) 2.25m | Spirited Peggy (NZ) 3m |
| 5/11 | 11 Aug 2022 | Cmbrdge | 2200m | - | - | - | 8.40m | $8,843 | Matthew White | Sr- | - | - | - | - | 2:00.1 | Son of Mac (NZ) | Bolramski NZ SHFHD | Loutenant (NZ) 4.50m |
Sire
Betting Line USA
Dam
Smart Decision (NZ)
Trained at
Merbein West
Colours
Navy Blue, Grey Yoke, White Band, White & Navy Blue Sleeves
Owners
Aaron Bain Racing Pty Ltd, H Pocock, T O'Connor, B P Fitzgerald, K A Tattoli, N Rantanen-Reynolds, G Green, W A Eade, B Clarke, R Jarman, KW Wallace, T J Schiller, J Graham, RAH Hall, B A Davey, J Hall, A J Day, RH Hayward, B Laird, B S Hun
| Driver (12 months) | Stats | Win % | Place % | Rank | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jack Callaghan | 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: There could be no more extraordinary expression of the esteem in which CAPTAIN RAVISHING (5) is held at present than his megastar 4YO contemporary Catch A Wave opting to nominate for the Hunter Cup tonight rather than tackle Emma Stewart’s standardbred cheetah. Anyone on course here at Melton when CAPTAIN RAVISHING (5) smashed the track benchmark – without being pressured – knew they were witnessing history and his recent trial at Ballarat was almost as incendiary. He will simply brain his Bonanza rivals tonight and, quite seriously, the bigger questions relate to who he’ll share the podium with and what time he’ll record. As for the podium, it’s somewhat hard to envisage how the two NZ recruits arriving for this contest won’t be our silver and bronze medallists. Here’s why. Of the two Kiwi’s INVITATION ONLY (1) clearly looks the better horse. In fact, he looks a very serious pacer indeed. He’s only tackled the big boys once across the dich but some of his recent successes have been enormous and joining Jason Grimson will certainly play in his favour as well. He should finish second here, though his issue comes in the from of fellow former Kiwi THE ONLY DECISION (2). That guy also joins an elite stable – Emma Stewart’s – and he has blazing gate speed, which leads one to believe that he’ll cross the polemarker then hand to CAPTAIN RAVISHING (5) henceforth. If that map is accurate, lean exotics are in order though, as you’d expect there are many other very gifted pacers engaged, including HEZA SON OF AGUN (8), HIRANYA (7) and INTEREST FREE (6). EARLY SPEED: 5 (Likely Early Leader) + 2 + 1,3?,4?,7? RATINGS: 5/ 1/ 2/ 8/ 7/ 6/ 4/ 3/ 9
Age
7 years old
Sex
Bay - Gelding
Breeding
Pet Rock USA - Mustang Sassy (Modern Art USA)
Best MR
1:56.2MS
Dist Best MR
1:56.2MS
Gear
Bit - Snaffle, Boots - Knee, Boots - Shin/Tendon, Deafeners - Removable, Headcheck - Fixed, Hopples - Length 58.5, Shoes - Front, Shoes - Hind, Tail Tie, Hopple Shorteners - Mobiles Only, Spreader - One Legged O/S
Gear Changes
Removed: Blinkers - Murphy Blind N/S, Hidez Hood; Added: Headcheck - Fixed
Today's Stats
Track
6-0-1-1
Distance
1-0-0-1
Track & Distance
1-0-0-1
Last Season
16-2-4-1
This Season
1-0-0-0
Career
21-2-4-2
Prize Money
$142,102
Win Range
1650 - 2150
Last 10 Starts
65142560x0
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 | 21-2-4-2 | 1-0-0-1 | 4-1-0-1 | 6-0-1-1 | 1-0-0-1 | 1-0-0-0 | 16-2-4-1 | 0-0-0-0 | 0-0-0-0 | |
| Win % | 10% | 0% | 25% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 13% | 0% | 0% | |
| Place % | 38% | 100% | 50% | 33% | 100% | 0% | 44% | 0% | 0% | |
| Rank | 9 | 5 | 7 | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11/11 | 27 Jan 2023 | Shepptn | 2190m | - | NR 55 to 64. | Cottrells Electrical Pace | 141.9m | $8,000 | Ashleigh Markham | Fr7 | - | $9.00 | 111 days ago | - | 1:56.8 (57.6, 29.0) | Sport Mental NZ | Wonga Lake HD | Jitterbug Arden HD |
| 11/12 | 8 Oct 2022 | Melton | 2760m | - | - | Downbytheseaside Derby | 48.8m | $200,000 | Chris Alford | Fr3 | - | $151.00 | 7 days ago | - | 1:54.4 (56.2, 28.7) | Leap to Fame | Ripp 7.1m | Interest Free 1.7m |
| 6/12 | 1 Oct 2022 | Melton | 2760m | - | - | Downbytheseaside Derby Ht | 23.7m | $24,000 | Chris Alford | Fr1 | - | $151.00 | 10 days ago | - | 1:58.3 (53.4, 26.6) | Captain Ravishing | Leap to Fame 1.9m | Simply Sam NZ 17.0m |
| 5/6 | 21 Sep 2022 | Balarat | 2200m | - | NR 56 to 62. | Tab Long May We Play Pace | 8.4m | $8,000 | Ryan Sanderson | Fr2 | - | $7.00 | 12 days ago | - | 2:00.5 (55.8, 27.4) | Lightning Dan | Kurun Express 2.4m | Better Exclusive NZ 2.6m |
| 2/6 | 9 Sep 2022 | Balarat | 2200m | - | - | C & H Holloway 3yo Classic | 36.5m | $15,000 | Ryan Sanderson | Fr1 | - | $151.00 | 34 days ago | - | 1:59.2 (52.8, 25.1) | Captain Ravishing | Codename Marcus 36.5m | Commander Buzz 1.6m |
| 4/6 | 6 Aug 2022 | Melton | 2240m | - | - | Hip Pocket Workwear 3yo | 7.5m | $14,000 | Ashleigh Markham | Fr3 | - | $26.00 | 18 days ago | - | 1:58.8 (55.9, 28.6) | Bet on the Tiger NZ | Ira Poole NZ HFNK | Elegant 6.2m |
| 1/9 | 19 Jul 2022 | Bendigo | 2150m | - | - | Aviva Communities Bendigo | - | $8,000 | Ashleigh Markham | Fr6 | - | $7.00 | 7 days ago | - | 1:58.9 (57.8, 28.8) | Codename Marcus | Our Escapade HD | Beats True NK |
| 5/9 | 12 Jul 2022 | Bendigo | 1650m | - | - | Woodlands Stud 3yo Pace | 9.7m | $8,000 | Ashleigh Markham | Sr1 | - | $14.00 | 11 days ago | - | 1:57.5 (57.6, 28.1) | Alfresco | Maxy Wants to Play 4.4m | Symphony Stride SHFHD |
| 6/10 | 1 Jul 2022 | Mildura | 1790m | - | - | Jo Morrish 50th Bday 3yo | 33.4m | $8,000 | Ashleigh Markham | Sr2 | - | $3.70 | 13 days ago | - | 1:58.0 (57.7, 28.6) | Roberts Delight | Sunshine Warrior 1.4m | Rock to Success 24.7m |
| 7/8 | 18 Jun 2022 | Melton | 2240m | - | - | Benstud Standardbreds 3yo | 16.9m | $20,000 | Ashleigh Markham | Fr2 | - | $151.00 | - | - | 1:56.9 (57.2, 28.1) | Justalittlesip NZ | Brutally Handsome 2.0m | Cobber 3.7m |
Sire
Pet Rock USA
Dam
Mustang Sassy
Trained at
Pinjarra
Colours
Black, White Circle With White "M", Collar, Cuffs & Stripes On Sleeves
Owners
A C Markham, D P Markham, T R Markham
| Driver (12 months) | Stats | Win % | Place % | Rank | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ashleigh Markham | 0-0-0-0 | 0% | 0% | - |
| Trainer (12 months) | Stats | Win % | Place % | Rank | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| A C Markham | 0-0-0-0 | 0% | 0% | - |
Race comment
OVERVIEW: There could be no more extraordinary expression of the esteem in which CAPTAIN RAVISHING (5) is held at present than his megastar 4YO contemporary Catch A Wave opting to nominate for the Hunter Cup tonight rather than tackle Emma Stewart’s standardbred cheetah. Anyone on course here at Melton when CAPTAIN RAVISHING (5) smashed the track benchmark – without being pressured – knew they were witnessing history and his recent trial at Ballarat was almost as incendiary. He will simply brain his Bonanza rivals tonight and, quite seriously, the bigger questions relate to who he’ll share the podium with and what time he’ll record. As for the podium, it’s somewhat hard to envisage how the two NZ recruits arriving for this contest won’t be our silver and bronze medallists. Here’s why. Of the two Kiwi’s INVITATION ONLY (1) clearly looks the better horse. In fact, he looks a very serious pacer indeed. He’s only tackled the big boys once across the dich but some of his recent successes have been enormous and joining Jason Grimson will certainly play in his favour as well. He should finish second here, though his issue comes in the from of fellow former Kiwi THE ONLY DECISION (2). That guy also joins an elite stable – Emma Stewart’s – and he has blazing gate speed, which leads one to believe that he’ll cross the polemarker then hand to CAPTAIN RAVISHING (5) henceforth. If that map is accurate, lean exotics are in order though, as you’d expect there are many other very gifted pacers engaged, including HEZA SON OF AGUN (8), HIRANYA (7) and INTEREST FREE (6). EARLY SPEED: 5 (Likely Early Leader) + 2 + 1,3?,4?,7? RATINGS: 5/ 1/ 2/ 8/ 7/ 6/ 4/ 3/ 9