Melton R5 WESTERN FORD PACE
Western Ford Pace
7:06pm • 2240m • Mobile Start • Pacers • NR 80 to 105. • No age restrictions • $20,0007:06pm • 2240m • Mobile Start • Pacers • NR 80 to 105. • No age restrictions • $20,000
Race Notes
Age
8 years old
Sex
Bay - Gelding
Breeding
Bettors Delight USA - CA Cest Lamore (NZ) (Live or Die USA)
Best MR
1:55.1MS
Dist Best MR
1:55.1MS
Gear
Bit - Snaffle, Boots - Knee, Boots - Shin/Tendon, Burr - Neckstrap N/S, Crupper, Deafeners - Removable, Hopples - Flat, Hopples - Length 59, Shoes - Front, Shoes - Hind, Tail Tie, Tongue Tie - Visible, Whip, Blinkers - Sliding Dolly Vardens
Today's Stats
Track
7-1-2-0
Distance
5-1-2-0
Track & Distance
5-1-2-0
Last Season
14-4-3-1
This Season
10-2-3-0
Career
41-9-7-4
Prize Money
$228,781
Win Range
1740 - 2240
Last 10 Starts
2818622514
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 | 41-9-7-4 | 5-1-2-0 | 12-3-4-1 | 7-1-2-0 | 5-1-2-0 | 10-2-3-0 | 14-4-3-1 | 0-0-0-0 | 0-0-0-0 | |
| Win % | 22% | 20% | 25% | 14% | 20% | 20% | 29% | 0% | 0% | |
| Place % | 49% | 60% | 67% | 43% | 60% | 50% | 57% | 0% | 0% | |
| Rank | 5 | 2 | 3 | 5 | 2 | 4 | 4 | - | - |
| 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 | 13 May 2023 | Melton | 1720m | - | NR 80 to 89. | Download The Tab App Today | 6.9m | $20,000 | Tayla French | Sr3 | - | $8.00 | 7 days ago | - | 1:53.6 (54.9, 26.9) | Ultimate Vinnie | We Bettor Believe It NZ 4.3m | Justalittlesip NZ 1.3m |
| 1/12 | 6 May 2023 | Melton | 2240m | - | NR 80 to 94. | Woodlands Stud Pace | - | $20,000 | Ryan Duffy | Sr4 | - | $6.00 | 14 days ago | - | 1:56.0 (56.6, 28.7) | Serg Blanco NZ | Ever Hoping HFNK | Jilliby Nitro 1.6m |
| 5/10 | 22 Apr 2023 | Mildura | 2600m | - | NR up to 120. | Mildura Pacing Cup Final | 6.2m | $60,000 | Ryan Duffy | Fr1 | - | $5.00 | 4 days ago | - | 1:59.6 (57.1, 28.9) | Sahara Tiger | Western Sonador 3.1m | Cant Top This 2.4m |
| 2/10 | 18 Apr 2023 | Mildura | 2600m | - | NR up to 120. | Mildura Pacing Cup Ht1 | 1.8m | $10,000 | Ryan Duffy | Fr4 | - | $2.30 | 10 days ago | - | 2:03.6 (57.7, 28.8) | Tay Tay | Serg Blanco NZ 1.8m | Kowalski Analysis 1.7m |
| 2/10 | 8 Apr 2023 | Melton | 2240m | - | - | Mimosa Homes Pace | 1.1m | $20,000 | Ryan Duffy | Sr2 | - | $2.40 | 49 days ago | - | 1:56.8 (57.1, 28.7) | Post Game | Serg Blanco NZ 1.1m | Wheres Seggy 2.5m |
| 6/7 | 18 Feb 2023 | Melton | 1720m | - | NR 80 to 94. | Prydes Easifeed Pace | 14.8m | $20,000 | Ryan Duffy | Fr6 | - | $4.00 | 14 days ago | - | 1:52.5 (54.4, 27.2) | Outlaw Man NZ | Shortys Mate NZ 7.8m | Sew What 1.9m |
| 8/9 | 4 Feb 2023 | Melton | 2240m | - | NR 90 to 120. | Tab The Pure Steel | 11.9m | $30,000 | Ryan Duffy | Fr1 | - | $6.00 | 14 days ago | - | 1:55.8 (55.3, 27.5) | Cranbourne NZ | Crime Writer 1.4m | Cant Top This HFHD |
| 1/12 | 21 Jan 2023 | Balarat | 2200m | - | - | Petstock Breakthrough | - | $20,000 | Ryan Duffy | Fr6 | - | $5.00 | 7 days ago | - | 1:58.9 (55.3, 26.0) | Serg Blanco NZ | Huli Nien 8.6m | Stravinsky 1.4m |
| 8/11 | 14 Jan 2023 | Shepptn | 2690m | - | NR 90 to 120. | Neatline Shepparton Cup | 19.0m | $75,000 | Ryan Duffy | Fr6 | - | $61.00 | 6 days ago | - | 1:59.5 (54.5, 26.6) | Cranbourne NZ | I Cast No Shadow NZ HFNK | Interest Free 13.9m |
| 2/10 | 8 Jan 2023 | Cobram | 2678m | - | NR 80 to 105. | Cobram Pacing Cup | HD | $35,000 | Ryan Duffy | Fr1 | - | $5.00 | - | - | 1:57.4 (55.0, 27.3) | Curly James | Serg Blanco NZ HD | Fire Fox NZ 3.5m |
Sire
Bettors Delight USA
Dam
CA Cest Lamore (NZ)
Trained at
Menangle Park
Colours
Dark Blue, Yellow Stars, Red Sleeves
Owners
S L Britten, S K Duffy
| Driver (12 months) | Stats | Win % | Place % | Rank | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ryan Duffy | 0-0-0-0 | 0% | 0% | - |
| Trainer (12 months) | Stats | Win % | Place % | Rank | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| S K Duffy | 0-0-0-0 | 0% | 0% | - |
Race comment
OVERVIEW: It doesn’t always work this way, but tonight at Melton Park, the fast class pace clearly represents the programme’s benchmark contest. If you were desperate to do so, cases can be made for almost every runner her; but five in particular; headed by brilliant first-up winner, HEZA SON OF AGUN (13). Depending on your perspective there are two ways Mattie Craven’s perpetually underrated Group 1 winner may prevail. The conservative option is sitting back and allowing others to apply the mid-race heat, given this looks a contest where the breeze will change hands several times in transit. The other option is charging out behind SERG BLANCO (7) – as HEZA SON OF AGUN (13) begins just as well off either row – purely in pursuit of a striking role before the Lead Time gets semaphored. Without doubt, there are risks associated with both strategies but that bloke can win either way. His dangers, however, are several. Given he was used up early without success yet still finished with venom last stary, there’s every chance that richly talented polemarker JILLIBY NITRO (1) can hold up, hand up and take this field down while SERG BLANCO (7) is right at the peak of his powers and can offset his carpark alley with a swift beginning. First-up victor YAMBUKIAN (9) is also in this up to his ears though the draw may consign him to labouring in transit as he’s done so many times in the past and COBBER (2) also gets his crack from an alley where settling downtown may not be required. EARLY SPEED: 6 (Potential Quickest Beginner) + 1,3?,7 + 2? RATINGS: 13/ 1/ 7/ 9/ 2/ 8/ 6/ 4/ 11/ 12/ 5/ 10
Age
4 years old
Sex
Bay - Gelding
Breeding
A Rocknroll Dance USA - Star Crossed (Art Major USA)
Best MR
1:54.8MS
Dist Best MR
1:54.8MS
Gear
Bit - Straight, Blinkers - Murphy Blind N/S, Boots - Knee, Deafeners - Removable, Headcheck - Fixed, Hopples - Flat, Hopples - Length 56, Lugging Pole N/S, Shoes - Front, Shoes - Hind, Tail Tie, Tongue Tie - Visible
Today's Stats
Track
19-2-3-3
Distance
15-1-1-3
Track & Distance
15-1-1-3
Last Season
24-8-3-5
This Season
5-0-1-1
Career
45-11-5-7
Prize Money
$154,795
Win Range
1680 - 2240
Last 10 Starts
1327x89328
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 | 45-11-5-7 | 15-1-1-3 | 31-7-2-7 | 19-2-3-3 | 15-1-1-3 | 5-0-1-1 | 24-8-3-5 | 0-0-0-0 | 0-0-0-0 | |
| Win % | 24% | 7% | 23% | 11% | 7% | 0% | 33% | 0% | 0% | |
| Place % | 51% | 33% | 52% | 42% | 33% | 40% | 67% | 0% | 0% | |
| Rank | 4 | 8 | 4 | 7 | 8 | 8 | 2 | - | - |
| Finish | Date | Track | Distance | Race No. | Cond. | Class | Margin | Prize won | Driver | BR | Handicap | SP | Last Run | Settle | Mile rate | Winner | 2nd | 3rd |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/12 | 6 May 2023 | Melton | 2240m | - | NR 80 to 94. | Woodlands Stud Pace | 5.9m | $20,000 | Connor Clarke | Fr5 | - | $4.60 | 7 days ago | - | 1:56.0 (56.6, 28.7) | Serg Blanco NZ | Ever Hoping HFNK | Jilliby Nitro 1.6m |
| 2/7 | 29 Apr 2023 | Melton | 1720m | - | NR 80 to 89. | Benstud Standardbreds | 5.0m | $20,000 | Connor Clarke | Fr2 | - | $2.50 | 9 days ago | - | 1:54.1 (55.9, 27.5) | Justalittlesip NZ | Cobber 5.0m | Its Ebonynivory 5.0m |
| 3/11 | 20 Apr 2023 | Melton | 2240m | - | NR 70 to 84. | Mimosa Homes Pace | 1.3m | $10,000 | Connor Clarke | Sr2 | - | $6.50 | 5 days ago | - | 1:56.2 (55.8, 27.5) | Arggghhh | Platinum Stride NZ NK | Cobber HD |
| 9/10 | 15 Apr 2023 | Melton | 2240m | - | NR 80 to 94. | Download The Tab App Today | 15.2m | $20,000 | Connor Clarke | Fr3 | - | $11.00 | 14 days ago | - | 1:56.7 (56.5, 28.0) | District Attorney | La Captain 1.6m | Outlaw Man NZ 4.2m |
| 8/8 | 1 Apr 2023 | Melton | 2240m | - | NR 80 to 89. | Cogs Services Pace | 13.6m | $20,000 | Connor Clarke | Fr6 | - | $5.50 | 91 days ago | - | 1:58.8 (55.2, 27.1) | District Attorney | Fynn Frost NZ 4.0m | Radius HD |
| 7/11 | 31 Dec 2022 | Melton | 2240m | - | - | Vicbred 3yo C&g Final | 15.8m | $130,000 | Michael Bellman | Sr5 | - | $81.00 | 8 days ago | - | 1:54.5 (55.1, 27.3) | Catch a Wave | Roarforroscoe 2.8m | Hot Deal 3.4m |
| 2/12 | 23 Dec 2022 | Melton | 2240m | - | - | Vicbred 3yo C&g Semi-Final | 13.4m | $20,000 | Michael Bellman | Fr6 | - | $126.00 | 8 days ago | - | 1:54.6 (54.8, 26.5) | Heza Son of Agun | Cobber 13.4m | Interest Free HFNK |
| 3/9 | 15 Dec 2022 | Kilmore | 2180m | - | - | Vicbred 3yo C & G Ht2 | 22.4m | $10,000 | Nathan Jack | Sr2 | - | $3.10 | 13 days ago | - | 1:58.6 (59.9, 30.2) | Roarforroscoe | Don Lou 16.4m | Cobber 6.0m |
| 1/10 | 2 Dec 2022 | G Derby | 2230m | - | No NR. | 3yo C&g Sx | - | $30,000 | Danielle Hill | Fr4 | - | $1.45 | 6 days ago | - | 1:55.4 (56.2, 28.8) | Cobber | Jawsoflincoln HFHD | Art Jester 5.6m |
| 1/8 | 26 Nov 2022 | G Derby | 2230m | - | No NR. | 3yo C&g Sx Ht | - | $8,000 | Danielle Hill | Fr5 | - | $1.60 | - | - | 1:57.9 (55.9, 28.3) | Cobber | Ever Hoping 18.9m | Im Reggie 15.0m |
Sire
A Rocknroll Dance USA
Dam
Star Crossed
Trained at
Bannockburn
Colours
Black, Silver Stars, Starred Sleeves
Owners
Buckland Park Homestead
| Driver (12 months) | Stats | Win % | Place % | Rank | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Connor Clarke | 0-0-0-0 | 0% | 0% | - |
| Trainer (12 months) | Stats | Win % | Place % | Rank | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| G F Webster | 0-0-0-0 | 0% | 0% | - |
Race comment
OVERVIEW: It doesn’t always work this way, but tonight at Melton Park, the fast class pace clearly represents the programme’s benchmark contest. If you were desperate to do so, cases can be made for almost every runner her; but five in particular; headed by brilliant first-up winner, HEZA SON OF AGUN (13). Depending on your perspective there are two ways Mattie Craven’s perpetually underrated Group 1 winner may prevail. The conservative option is sitting back and allowing others to apply the mid-race heat, given this looks a contest where the breeze will change hands several times in transit. The other option is charging out behind SERG BLANCO (7) – as HEZA SON OF AGUN (13) begins just as well off either row – purely in pursuit of a striking role before the Lead Time gets semaphored. Without doubt, there are risks associated with both strategies but that bloke can win either way. His dangers, however, are several. Given he was used up early without success yet still finished with venom last stary, there’s every chance that richly talented polemarker JILLIBY NITRO (1) can hold up, hand up and take this field down while SERG BLANCO (7) is right at the peak of his powers and can offset his carpark alley with a swift beginning. First-up victor YAMBUKIAN (9) is also in this up to his ears though the draw may consign him to labouring in transit as he’s done so many times in the past and COBBER (2) also gets his crack from an alley where settling downtown may not be required. EARLY SPEED: 6 (Potential Quickest Beginner) + 1,3?,7 + 2? RATINGS: 13/ 1/ 7/ 9/ 2/ 8/ 6/ 4/ 11/ 12/ 5/ 10
Age
6 years old
Sex
Bay - Gelding
Breeding
Captaintreacherous (US) - La Machane (Bettors Delight USA)
Best MR
1:53.1MS
Dist Best MR
1:56.1MS
Gear
Bit - Headcheck, Bit - Snaffle, Blinkers - Hood, Boots - Knee, Boots - Shin/Tendon, Deafeners - Removable, Headcheck - Fixed, Hopples - Flat, Shoes - Front, Shoes - Hind, Tail Tie, Tongue Tie - Visible, Spreader - One Legged N/S
Today's Stats
Track
17-4-2-1
Distance
12-2-1-1
Track & Distance
12-2-1-1
Last Season
16-7-4-1
This Season
5-0-1-0
Career
48-10-8-3
Prize Money
$196,600
Win Range
1650 - 2240
Last 10 Starts
5553x66256
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 | 48-10-8-3 | 12-2-1-1 | 35-6-5-3 | 17-4-2-1 | 12-2-1-1 | 5-0-1-0 | 16-7-4-1 | 0-0-0-0 | 0-0-0-0 | |
| Win % | 21% | 17% | 17% | 24% | 17% | 0% | 44% | 0% | 0% | |
| Place % | 44% | 33% | 40% | 41% | 33% | 20% | 75% | 0% | 0% | |
| Rank | 8 | 5 | 11 | 3 | 5 | 11 | 1 | - | - |
| Finish | Date | Track | Distance | Race No. | Cond. | Class | Margin | Prize won | Driver | BR | Handicap | SP | Last Run | Settle | Mile rate | Winner | 2nd | 3rd |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/7 | 13 May 2023 | Melton | 2240m | - | NR 90 to 120. | Allied Express Ffa | 6.1m | $24,000 | Kylie Sugars | Sr1 | - | $71.00 | 14 days ago | - | 1:56.8 (55.3, 27.1) | Yambukian | Courageous Saint 2.6m | Kosimo HD |
| 5/11 | 29 Apr 2023 | Melton | 2240m | - | NR 90 to 120. | Tab Golden Reign Ffa | 10.8m | $24,000 | Bailey Mcdonough | Fr1 | - | $12.00 | 14 days ago | - | 1:55.2 (56.4, 28.1) | A Gs White Socks NZ | Max Delight 5.8m | Supreme Dominator NZ 3.2m |
| 2/10 | 15 Apr 2023 | Melton | 2240m | - | NR 80 to 94. | Download The Tab App Today | 1.6m | $20,000 | Tayla French | Sr1 | - | $11.00 | 14 days ago | - | 1:56.7 (56.5, 28.0) | District Attorney | La Captain 1.6m | Outlaw Man NZ 4.2m |
| 6/7 | 1 Apr 2023 | Melton | 1720m | - | NR 90 to 105. | Irt Australia Pace | 14.9m | $20,000 | Bailey Mcdonough | Fr3 | - | $41.00 | 7 days ago | - | 1:53.0 (55.0, 27.7) | Code Bailey NZ | Tangoingwithsierra 4.1m | Kosimo 6.2m |
| 6/6 | 25 Mar 2023 | Melton | 2240m | - | NR 90 to 120. | Tab Captain Sandy Ffa | 16.4m | $24,000 | Kylie Sugars | Fr3 | - | $81.00 | 84 days ago | - | 1:56.0 (55.5, 27.4) | Supreme Dominator NZ | A Gs White Socks NZ 1.3m | Triple Eight NZ HFHD |
| 3/10 | 31 Dec 2022 | Melton | 2240m | - | - | Vicbred 4yo E&g Final | 1.9m | $130,000 | Bailey Mcdonough | Sr2 | - | $81.00 | 8 days ago | - | 1:54.7 (55.5, 27.4) | Captain Bellasario | Act Now NK | La Captain 1.0m |
| 5/12 | 23 Dec 2022 | Melton | 2240m | - | - | Vicbred 4yo E&g Semi-Final | 6.3m | $20,000 | Bailey Mcdonough | Fr2 | - | $18.00 | 7 days ago | - | 1:55.2 (54.7, 26.6) | Better Eclipse | Ardens Ace NZ HD | Jilliby Dynamite 5.0m |
| 5/10 | 16 Dec 2022 | Melton | 2240m | - | - | Vicbred 4yo E & G Ht | 11.6m | $10,000 | Greg Sugars | Sr2 | - | $17.00 | 6 days ago | - | 1:53.9 (55.7, 28.0) | Idyllic | Ardens Ace NZ 2.0m | Quiet Storm 5.9m |
| 5/9 | 10 Dec 2022 | Melton | 2240m | - | - | Irt Australia 4yo Pace | 15.6m | $30,000 | Greg Sugars | Sr1 | - | $14.00 | 14 days ago | - | 1:54.7 (54.2, 26.5) | Major Moth | Idyllic 2.6m | One Big Shew 6.3m |
| 2/8 | 26 Nov 2022 | Balarat | 1710m | - | NR 85 to 120. | Decoglaze Glass Splashback | 12.6m | $20,000 | Greg Sugars | Fr7 | - | $15.00 | - | - | 1:52.9 (54.3, 27.2) | Major Meister NZ | La Captain 12.6m | Alby Two Chains 2.3m |
Sire
Captaintreacherous (US)
Dam
La Machane
Trained at
Cabarita
Colours
Dark Blue, Light Blue & Maroon Stripes & Sleeves
Owners
S Munnerley-Jose, G Jose
| Driver (12 months) | Stats | Win % | Place % | Rank | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kylie 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: It doesn’t always work this way, but tonight at Melton Park, the fast class pace clearly represents the programme’s benchmark contest. If you were desperate to do so, cases can be made for almost every runner her; but five in particular; headed by brilliant first-up winner, HEZA SON OF AGUN (13). Depending on your perspective there are two ways Mattie Craven’s perpetually underrated Group 1 winner may prevail. The conservative option is sitting back and allowing others to apply the mid-race heat, given this looks a contest where the breeze will change hands several times in transit. The other option is charging out behind SERG BLANCO (7) – as HEZA SON OF AGUN (13) begins just as well off either row – purely in pursuit of a striking role before the Lead Time gets semaphored. Without doubt, there are risks associated with both strategies but that bloke can win either way. His dangers, however, are several. Given he was used up early without success yet still finished with venom last stary, there’s every chance that richly talented polemarker JILLIBY NITRO (1) can hold up, hand up and take this field down while SERG BLANCO (7) is right at the peak of his powers and can offset his carpark alley with a swift beginning. First-up victor YAMBUKIAN (9) is also in this up to his ears though the draw may consign him to labouring in transit as he’s done so many times in the past and COBBER (2) also gets his crack from an alley where settling downtown may not be required. EARLY SPEED: 6 (Potential Quickest Beginner) + 1,3?,7 + 2? RATINGS: 13/ 1/ 7/ 9/ 2/ 8/ 6/ 4/ 11/ 12/ 5/ 10
Age
9 years old
Sex
Black - Gelding
Breeding
Bettors Delight USA - Kiewa Valley (Safely Kept USA)
Best MR
1:52.3MS
Dist Best MR
1:55.3MS
Gear
Bit - Rubber, Open Bridle, Boots - Knee, Boots - Shin/Tendon, Burr - Rein N/S, Deafeners - Removable, Hopples - Flat, Hopples - Length 57, Shoes - Front, Shoes - Hind, Tongue Tie - Visible, Reins - Conventional
Today's Stats
Track
22-2-7-4
Distance
11-1-4-3
Track & Distance
11-1-4-3
Last Season
17-2-4-2
This Season
3-0-0-1
Career
41-9-8-9
Prize Money
$622,098
Win Range
1609 - 2240
Last 10 Starts
26809x5x73
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 | 41-9-8-9 | 11-1-4-3 | 17-2-4-6 | 22-2-7-4 | 11-1-4-3 | 3-0-0-1 | 17-2-4-2 | 0-0-0-0 | 0-0-0-0 | |
| Win % | 22% | 9% | 12% | 9% | 9% | 0% | 12% | 0% | 0% | |
| Place % | 63% | 73% | 71% | 59% | 73% | 33% | 47% | 0% | 0% | |
| Rank | 3 | 4 | 7 | 4 | 4 | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/12 | 6 May 2023 | Melton | 2240m | - | NR 80 to 94. | Woodlands Stud Pace | 2.2m | $20,000 | Glen Craven | Fr2 | - | $11.00 | 7 days ago | - | 1:56.0 (56.6, 28.7) | Serg Blanco NZ | Ever Hoping HFNK | Jilliby Nitro 1.6m |
| 7/8 | 29 Apr 2023 | Melton | 1720m | - | NR 80 to 89. | Dynamic Print Pace | 8.1m | $20,000 | Jason Lee | Fr4 | - | $21.00 | 64 days ago | - | 1:57.5 (56.8, 26.9) | Arggghhh | Pull the Other Leg NZ 1.2m | Montana Storm NZ NK |
| 5/7 | 24 Feb 2023 | Balarat | 2200m | - | NR 80 to 105. | Hydrautech Ballarat Pace | 6.8m | $20,000 | Jason Lee | Fr1 | - | $2.70 | 83 days ago | - | 1:56.8 (55.5, 27.3) | Rick Reilly NZ | Kosimo HFHD | Watts Up Sunshine HD |
| 9/12 | 3 Dec 2022 | Geelong | 2570m | - | - | Inter Dominion Pacing Ht | 13.1m | $30,000 | Jason Lee | Sr4 | - | $151.00 | 4 days ago | - | 1:54.9 (55.5, 28.1) | Act Now | Bundoran NZ SHFHD | Expensive Ego 3.6m |
| 11/12 | 29 Nov 2022 | Shepptn | 1690m | - | - | Inter Dominion Pacing Ht | 10.5m | $30,000 | Lochie Cook | Fr2 | - | $151.00 | 3 days ago | - | 1:51.9 (55.7, 28.6) | Mach Dan | Expensive Ego HFNK | Act Now HFHD |
| 8/12 | 26 Nov 2022 | Balarat | 2200m | - | - | Inter Dominion Pacing Ht | 14.5m | $30,000 | Jason Lee | Fr1 | - | $126.00 | 8 days ago | - | 1:57.1 (55.2, 26.3) | Honolua Bay | Zeuss Bromac NZ NK | Majestic Cruiser 5.8m |
| 6/7 | 18 Nov 2022 | Melton | 2240m | - | NR 90 to 120. | Crown Graduate Pacers Ffa | 7.6m | $60,000 | Jason Lee | Fr7 | - | $71.00 | 6 days ago | - | 1:55.8 (53.8, 26.8) | Mach Dan | Honolua Bay HD | Bettor Call Me NZ 2.2m |
| 2/8 | 12 Nov 2022 | Melton | 1720m | - | NR 90 to 120. | Melton City Council Sprint | HFNK | $24,000 | Jason Lee | Sr2 | - | $23.00 | 14 days ago | - | 1:52.3 (55.0, 27.4) | Bulletproof Boy | Jilliby Nitro HFNK | Jilliby Sylvester HD |
| 1/8 | 29 Oct 2022 | Melton | 2240m | - | NR 70 to 84. | Allied Express Pace | - | $20,000 | Jason Lee | Fr2 | - | $3.10 | 14 days ago | - | 1:55.3 (55.7, 27.9) | Jilliby Nitro | Rick Reilly NZ 2.4m | Sanday 3.9m |
| 7/9 | 15 Oct 2022 | Melton | 1720m | - | NR 75 to 84. | Hylands Racing Colours | 9.6m | $20,000 | Jason Lee | Fr4 | - | $5.00 | - | - | 1:55.8 (55.4, 27.3) | Major Meister NZ | Dadndave NZ 3.3m | Allshookup HD |
Sire
Bettors Delight USA
Dam
Kiewa Valley
Trained at
Ecklin South
Colours
Red, Yellow Yoke & Braces, Black Diamonds
Owners
Levarg Racing Group
| Driver (12 months) | Stats | Win % | Place % | Rank | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jason Lee | 0-0-0-0 | 0% | 0% | - |
| Trainer (12 months) | Stats | Win % | Place % | Rank | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| M A Lee | 0-0-0-0 | 0% | 0% | - |
Race comment
OVERVIEW: It doesn’t always work this way, but tonight at Melton Park, the fast class pace clearly represents the programme’s benchmark contest. If you were desperate to do so, cases can be made for almost every runner her; but five in particular; headed by brilliant first-up winner, HEZA SON OF AGUN (13). Depending on your perspective there are two ways Mattie Craven’s perpetually underrated Group 1 winner may prevail. The conservative option is sitting back and allowing others to apply the mid-race heat, given this looks a contest where the breeze will change hands several times in transit. The other option is charging out behind SERG BLANCO (7) – as HEZA SON OF AGUN (13) begins just as well off either row – purely in pursuit of a striking role before the Lead Time gets semaphored. Without doubt, there are risks associated with both strategies but that bloke can win either way. His dangers, however, are several. Given he was used up early without success yet still finished with venom last stary, there’s every chance that richly talented polemarker JILLIBY NITRO (1) can hold up, hand up and take this field down while SERG BLANCO (7) is right at the peak of his powers and can offset his carpark alley with a swift beginning. First-up victor YAMBUKIAN (9) is also in this up to his ears though the draw may consign him to labouring in transit as he’s done so many times in the past and COBBER (2) also gets his crack from an alley where settling downtown may not be required. EARLY SPEED: 6 (Potential Quickest Beginner) + 1,3?,7 + 2? RATINGS: 13/ 1/ 7/ 9/ 2/ 8/ 6/ 4/ 11/ 12/ 5/ 10
Age
8 years old
Sex
Bay - Gelding
Breeding
Alta Christiano NZ - Bella Enobrac (Modern Art USA)
Best MR
1:53.6MS
Dist Best MR
1:57.6MS
Gear
Bit - Snaffle, Boots - Knee, Deafeners - Removable, Headcheck - Fixed, Hopples - Flat, Hopples - Length 59, Lugging Pole N/S, Shoes - Front, Shoes - Hind, Tail Tie, Whip, Blinkers - Sliding Dolly Vardens, Half Pole - N/S
Today's Stats
Track
14-1-3-1
Distance
10-0-1-1
Track & Distance
9-0-1-1
Last Season
27-5-7-4
This Season
7-2-0-1
Career
46-9-10-5
Prize Money
$261,149
Win Range
1609 - 2200
Last 10 Starts
488x463171
Last Run
7 days ago
Win S/Rate
Place S/Rate
| Total | Distance | Dist Range | Track | Trk & Dist | This Season | Last Season | 1st Up | 2nd Up | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stats | 46-9-10-5 | 10-0-1-1 | 33-5-7-5 | 14-1-3-1 | 9-0-1-1 | 7-2-0-1 | 27-5-7-4 | 0-0-0-0 | 0-0-0-0 | |
| Win % | 20% | 0% | 15% | 7% | 0% | 29% | 19% | 0% | 0% | |
| Place % | 52% | 20% | 52% | 36% | 22% | 43% | 59% | 0% | 0% | |
| Rank | 7 | 11 | 8 | 11 | 11 | 3 | 6 | - | - |
| Finish | Date | Track | Distance | Race No. | Cond. | Class | Margin | Prize won | Driver | BR | Handicap | SP | Last Run | Settle | Mile rate | Winner | 2nd | 3rd |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/10 | 13 May 2023 | Melton | 1720m | - | NR 80 to 89. | Download The Tab App Today | - | $20,000 | Connor Clarke | Fr1 | - | $8.00 | 7 days ago | - | 1:53.6 (54.9, 26.9) | Ultimate Vinnie | We Bettor Believe It NZ 4.3m | Justalittlesip NZ 1.3m |
| 7/12 | 6 May 2023 | Melton | 2240m | - | - | Opus Pace | 11.3m | $20,000 | Glen Craven | Sr5 | - | $18.00 | 14 days ago | - | 1:56.7 (55.3, 27.0) | Montana Storm NZ | Sly Terror NZ 1.5m | Red Hot Assassin HD |
| 1/10 | 22 Apr 2023 | Mildura | 2190m | - | NR 65 to 79. | Tenderprint Australia Cup | - | $25,000 | Glen Craven | Sr3 | - | $3.60 | 4 days ago | - | 2:00.2 (58.4, 29.5) | Ultimate Vinnie | Bet on the Tiger NZ 2.1m | Major Mal 4.2m |
| 3/8 | 18 Apr 2023 | Mildura | 2190m | - | NR 65 to 79. | Tenderprint Australia Cup | NK | $10,000 | Glen Craven | Sr2 | - | $2.80 | 10 days ago | - | 2:02.5 (57.8, 28.9) | Missed the Truth | Cemetery Bay HFNK | Ultimate Vinnie HFHD |
| 6/10 | 8 Apr 2023 | Melton | 2240m | - | - | Mimosa Homes Pace | 9.8m | $20,000 | Sam Barker | Fr7 | - | $7.00 | 9 days ago | - | 1:56.8 (57.1, 28.7) | Post Game | Serg Blanco NZ 1.1m | Wheres Seggy 2.5m |
| 4/7 | 30 Mar 2023 | Balarat | 2200m | - | NR 67 to 79. | Interpath Pace | 16.5m | $10,000 | Connor Clarke | Fr7 | - | $10.00 | 74 days ago | - | 1:55.5 (57.1, 28.4) | Hot Deal | Justalittlesip NZ 1.4m | Rosarito Miss 13.3m |
| 8/12 | 15 Jan 2023 | Hamiltn | 2160m | - | NR 80 to 105. | Hamilton Pacing Cup | 8.9m | $35,000 | Jason Lee | Fr1 | - | $9.50 | 15 days ago | - | 1:56.2 (56.0, 27.5) | Jilliby Sylvester | Kowalski Analysis 1.1m | Cant Top This 2.0m |
| 8/10 | 31 Dec 2022 | Melton | 2240m | - | - | Vicbred 4yo E&g Final | 12.2m | $130,000 | Nathan Jack | Fr4 | - | $81.00 | 8 days ago | - | 1:54.7 (55.5, 27.4) | Captain Bellasario | Act Now NK | La Captain 1.0m |
| 4/12 | 23 Dec 2022 | Melton | 2240m | - | - | Vicbred 4yo E&g Semi-Final | 5.4m | $20,000 | Nathan Jack | Fr6 | - | $61.00 | 7 days ago | - | 1:55.2 (54.7, 26.6) | Better Eclipse | Ardens Ace NZ HD | Jilliby Dynamite 5.0m |
| 4/10 | 16 Dec 2022 | Melton | 2240m | - | - | Vicbred 4yo E & G Ht | 6.9m | $10,000 | Bailey Mcdonough | Fr2 | - | $71.00 | - | - | 1:57.6 (54.4, 26.3) | Major Moth | Narutac Prince 4.8m | One Big Shew 1.5m |
Sire
Alta Christiano NZ
Dam
Bella Enobrac
Trained at
Cape Clear
Colours
Orange & White Diagonal Halves With Orange & Blue Sash, Orange & Blue Sleeves, Blue Collar & Cuffs
Owners
T (Taylah) Markham
| Driver (12 months) | Stats | Win % | Place % | Rank | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nathan Jack | 0-0-0-0 | 0% | 0% | - |
| Trainer (12 months) | Stats | Win % | Place % | Rank | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| S P Barker | 0-0-0-0 | 0% | 0% | - |
Race comment
OVERVIEW: It doesn’t always work this way, but tonight at Melton Park, the fast class pace clearly represents the programme’s benchmark contest. If you were desperate to do so, cases can be made for almost every runner her; but five in particular; headed by brilliant first-up winner, HEZA SON OF AGUN (13). Depending on your perspective there are two ways Mattie Craven’s perpetually underrated Group 1 winner may prevail. The conservative option is sitting back and allowing others to apply the mid-race heat, given this looks a contest where the breeze will change hands several times in transit. The other option is charging out behind SERG BLANCO (7) – as HEZA SON OF AGUN (13) begins just as well off either row – purely in pursuit of a striking role before the Lead Time gets semaphored. Without doubt, there are risks associated with both strategies but that bloke can win either way. His dangers, however, are several. Given he was used up early without success yet still finished with venom last stary, there’s every chance that richly talented polemarker JILLIBY NITRO (1) can hold up, hand up and take this field down while SERG BLANCO (7) is right at the peak of his powers and can offset his carpark alley with a swift beginning. First-up victor YAMBUKIAN (9) is also in this up to his ears though the draw may consign him to labouring in transit as he’s done so many times in the past and COBBER (2) also gets his crack from an alley where settling downtown may not be required. EARLY SPEED: 6 (Potential Quickest Beginner) + 1,3?,7 + 2? RATINGS: 13/ 1/ 7/ 9/ 2/ 8/ 6/ 4/ 11/ 12/ 5/ 10
Age
9 years old
Sex
Bay - Gelding
Breeding
Sportswriter USA - Shard's Fantasy (NZ) (Pacific Rocket USA)
Best MR
1:54.1MS
Dist Best MR
1:56.5MS
Gear
Bit - Snaffle, Blinkers - Spring Loaded, Boots - Knee, Boots - Shin/Tendon, Burr - Rein N/S, Crupper, Deafeners - Removable, Headcheck - None, Hopples - Flat, Hopples - Length 57, Neck Strap, Shoes - Front, Shoes - Hind, Tail Tie, Tongue Tie - Visible ..
Today's Stats
Track
36-2-5-3
Distance
22-0-3-3
Track & Distance
21-0-3-3
Last Season
45-4-8-4
This Season
16-2-2-2
Career
103-15-15-12
Prize Money
$256,930
Win Range
1720 - 2630
Last 10 Starts
3173891262
Last Run
15 days ago
Win S/Rate
Place S/Rate
| Total | Distance | Dist Range | Track | Trk & Dist | This Season | Last Season | 1st Up | 2nd Up | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stats | 103-15-15-12 | 22-0-3-3 | 42-8-8-7 | 36-2-5-3 | 21-0-3-3 | 16-2-2-2 | 45-4-8-4 | 0-0-0-0 | 0-0-0-0 | |
| Win % | 15% | 0% | 19% | 6% | 0% | 13% | 9% | 0% | 0% | |
| Place % | 41% | 27% | 55% | 28% | 29% | 38% | 36% | 0% | 0% | |
| Rank | 12 | 10 | 6 | 12 | 10 | 7 | 10 | - | - |
| Finish | Date | Track | Distance | Race No. | Cond. | Class | Margin | Prize won | Driver | BR | Handicap | SP | Last Run | Settle | Mile rate | Winner | 2nd | 3rd |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/10 | 5 May 2023 | Mildura | 1790m | - | NR up to 120. | Cup Week Committee Pace | NK | $10,000 | Jack Laugher | Sr2 | - | $2.50 | 17 days ago | - | 1:59.2 (58.7, 29.2) | Nationaldraft | Rick Reilly NZ NK | Bernie Winkle NZ 1.6m |
| 6/10 | 18 Apr 2023 | Mildura | 2600m | - | NR up to 120. | Mildura Pacing Cup Ht1 | 9.5m | $10,000 | Jack Laugher | Sr1 | - | $13.00 | 7 days ago | - | 2:03.6 (57.7, 28.8) | Tay Tay | Serg Blanco NZ 1.8m | Kowalski Analysis 1.7m |
| 2/8 | 11 Apr 2023 | Mildura | 2190m | - | NR up to 120. | Happy Bday Michael Falvo | 2.7m | $12,000 | Jack Laugher | Sr1 | - | $1.60 | 6 days ago | - | 1:59.0 (58.2, 29.3) | Nationaldraft | Rick Reilly NZ 2.7m | Bernie Winkle NZ 6.4m |
| 1/10 | 5 Apr 2023 | Mildura | 1790m | - | NR up to 120. | Tankard Dental Pace | - | $12,000 | Jack Laugher | Fr5 | - | $2.50 | 12 days ago | - | 1:56.3 (58.2, 29.7) | Rick Reilly NZ | United 3.0m | Gilty Hanover 2.3m |
| 9/10 | 24 Mar 2023 | Echuca | 2560m | - | NR 75 to 100. | Echuca Pacing Cup | 18.9m | $35,000 | John Caldow | Sr1 | - | $9.50 | 5 days ago | - | 1:57.8 (57.1, 28.8) | Pas Guarantee | Idyllic 2.1m | Tangoingwithsierra HFNK |
| 8/10 | 19 Mar 2023 | Charltn | 2570m | - | NR 90 to 120. | 2023 Charlton Pacing Cup | 21.7m | $35,000 | Jack Laugher | Fr7 | - | $81.00 | 5 days ago | - | 1:56.5 (56.2, 27.8) | Cant Top This | Helluva NZ 11.9m | Curly James HD |
| 3/9 | 14 Mar 2023 | Mildura | 1790m | - | NR up to 120. | Zilzie Wines Pace | HD | $10,000 | Jack Laugher | Sr2 | - | $1.85 | 10 days ago | - | 1:55.9 (57.1, 28.5) | Sahara Tiger | Bernie Winkle NZ HFHD | Rick Reilly NZ HD |
| 7/9 | 4 Mar 2023 | Melton | 2240m | - | NR 90 to 120. | Betavet Markovina Ffa | 6.8m | $24,000 | Jack Laugher | Fr4 | - | $19.00 | 8 days ago | - | 1:55.7 (55.3, 28.2) | Bulletproof Boy | Curly James HD | Helluva NZ HFHD |
| 1/7 | 24 Feb 2023 | Balarat | 2200m | - | NR 80 to 105. | Hydrautech Ballarat Pace | - | $20,000 | Jack Laugher | Fr6 | - | $7.00 | 6 days ago | - | 1:56.8 (55.5, 27.3) | Rick Reilly NZ | Kosimo HFHD | Watts Up Sunshine HD |
| 3/8 | 18 Feb 2023 | Melton | 2240m | - | NR 90 to 120. | Join The Vhrc By 28 Feb | 3.0m | $24,000 | Daryl Douglas | Fr1 | - | $34.00 | - | - | 1:55.4 (56.3, 27.3) | Triple Eight NZ | Bulletproof Boy 2.9m | Rick Reilly NZ HFHD |
Sire
Sportswriter USA
Dam
Shard's Fantasy (NZ)
Trained at
Toorbuk
Colours
White, Dark Blue A, Ring & Sleeves
Owners
R D (Rodney) Hegerty
| 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: It doesn’t always work this way, but tonight at Melton Park, the fast class pace clearly represents the programme’s benchmark contest. If you were desperate to do so, cases can be made for almost every runner her; but five in particular; headed by brilliant first-up winner, HEZA SON OF AGUN (13). Depending on your perspective there are two ways Mattie Craven’s perpetually underrated Group 1 winner may prevail. The conservative option is sitting back and allowing others to apply the mid-race heat, given this looks a contest where the breeze will change hands several times in transit. The other option is charging out behind SERG BLANCO (7) – as HEZA SON OF AGUN (13) begins just as well off either row – purely in pursuit of a striking role before the Lead Time gets semaphored. Without doubt, there are risks associated with both strategies but that bloke can win either way. His dangers, however, are several. Given he was used up early without success yet still finished with venom last stary, there’s every chance that richly talented polemarker JILLIBY NITRO (1) can hold up, hand up and take this field down while SERG BLANCO (7) is right at the peak of his powers and can offset his carpark alley with a swift beginning. First-up victor YAMBUKIAN (9) is also in this up to his ears though the draw may consign him to labouring in transit as he’s done so many times in the past and COBBER (2) also gets his crack from an alley where settling downtown may not be required. EARLY SPEED: 6 (Potential Quickest Beginner) + 1,3?,7 + 2? RATINGS: 13/ 1/ 7/ 9/ 2/ 8/ 6/ 4/ 11/ 12/ 5/ 10
Age
8 years old
Sex
Bay - Gelding
Breeding
Bettors Delight USA - Coppagoodone NZ (Christian Cullen NZ)
Best MR
1:55.4MS
Dist Best MR
1:55.4MS
Gear
Bit - Headcheck, Bit - Lugging, Boots - Knee, Boots - Shin/Tendon, Crupper, Deafeners - Plugs, Headcheck - Fixed, Hopples - Round, Hopples - Length 60, Shoes - Front, Shoes - Hind, Spreaders - Guiders, Tail Tie, Tongue Tie - Visible, Whip, Reins - Co ...
Today's Stats
Track
15-4-1-1
Distance
15-4-1-1
Track & Distance
15-4-1-1
Last Season
12-4-0-2
This Season
2-1-0-0
Career
29-11-3-3
Prize Money
$303,834
Win Range
2080 - 2240
Last 10 Starts
30564810x1
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 | 29-11-3-3 | 15-4-1-1 | 26-11-2-3 | 15-4-1-1 | 15-4-1-1 | 2-1-0-0 | 12-4-0-2 | 0-0-0-0 | 0-0-0-0 | |
| Win % | 38% | 27% | 42% | 27% | 27% | 50% | 33% | 0% | 0% | |
| Place % | 59% | 40% | 62% | 40% | 40% | 50% | 50% | 0% | 0% | |
| Rank | 1 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 2 | 3 | - | - |
| Finish | Date | Track | Distance | Race No. | Cond. | Class | Margin | Prize won | Driver | BR | Handicap | SP | Last Run | Settle | Mile rate | Winner | 2nd | 3rd |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/7 | 13 May 2023 | Melton | 2240m | - | NR 90 to 120. | Allied Express Ffa | - | $24,000 | Kate Gath | Fr3 | - | $3.80 | 118 days ago | - | 1:56.8 (55.3, 27.1) | Yambukian | Courageous Saint 2.6m | Kosimo HD |
| 11/12 | 15 Jan 2023 | Hamiltn | 2160m | - | NR 80 to 105. | Hamilton Pacing Cup | 11.2m | $35,000 | Kate Gath | Sr2 | - | $4.80 | 16 days ago | - | 1:56.2 (56.0, 27.5) | Jilliby Sylvester | Kowalski Analysis 1.1m | Cant Top This 2.0m |
| 1/12 | 30 Dec 2022 | Bendigo | 2150m | - | - | Vicbred 4yo E&g Silver | - | $25,000 | Kate Gath | Fr6 | - | $1.35 | 7 days ago | - | 1:55.6 (57.1, 28.6) | Yambukian | Ozzie Playboy 2.5m | The Raconteur NZ 2.2m |
| 8/12 | 23 Dec 2022 | Melton | 2240m | - | - | Vicbred 4yo E&g Semi-Final | 11.4m | $20,000 | Kate Gath | Sr5 | - | $17.00 | 7 days ago | - | 1:55.2 (54.7, 26.6) | Better Eclipse | Ardens Ace NZ HD | Jilliby Dynamite 5.0m |
| 4/10 | 16 Dec 2022 | Melton | 2240m | - | - | Vicbred 4yo E & G Ht | 8.6m | $10,000 | Kate Gath | Fr3 | - | $23.00 | 6 days ago | - | 1:56.9 (54.4, 26.8) | Act Now | Better Eclipse 6.2m | Ozzie Playboy HFHD |
| 6/9 | 10 Dec 2022 | Melton | 2240m | - | - | Irt Australia 4yo Pace | 15.9m | $30,000 | Kate Gath | Fr7 | - | $15.00 | 50 days ago | - | 1:54.7 (54.2, 26.5) | Major Moth | Idyllic 2.6m | One Big Shew 6.3m |
| 5/9 | 21 Oct 2022 | Melton | 2240m | - | NR 90 to 120. | Dynamic Print Group Pace | 8.4m | $20,000 | Kate Gath | Fr6 | - | $3.60 | 55 days ago | - | 1:55.5 (54.8, 27.0) | Narutac Prince | Spring in His Step 5.1m | Vanquish Stride NZ 2.1m |
| 10/12 | 27 Aug 2022 | Melton | 2240m | - | NR 88 to 105. | Garrards Pace | 24.9m | $20,000 | Kate Gath | Fr7 | - | $3.90 | 14 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 |
| 3/12 | 13 Aug 2022 | Melton | 2240m | - | NR 80 to 94. | Tab Melton Pace Final | 3.5m | $30,000 | Kate Gath | Sr2 | - | $1.65 | 7 days ago | - | 1:54.0 (56.5, 28.8) | Mighty Flying Art NZ | Spring in His Step 1.6m | Yambukian 1.9m |
| 1/8 | 6 Aug 2022 | Melton | 2240m | - | NR 80 to 94. | Melton City Council Ht | - | $20,000 | Kate Gath | Fr5 | - | $1.55 | - | - | 1:55.5 (54.6, 27.2) | Yambukian | Spring in His Step 4.4m | Yankee Gold NZ HD |
Sire
Bettors Delight USA
Dam
Coppagoodone NZ
Trained at
Long Forest
Colours
Gold, Purple Logo, Red Collar, Gold & Purple Hooped Sleeves
Owners
R W (Robert) Sinnott
| Driver (12 months) | Stats | Win % | Place % | Rank | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kate Gath | 0-0-0-0 | 0% | 0% | - |
| Trainer (12 months) | Stats | Win % | Place % | Rank | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| A P Gath | 0-0-0-0 | 0% | 0% | - |
D: Ryan Sanderson (a(C))
T: S T Sanderson
Race comment
OVERVIEW: It doesn’t always work this way, but tonight at Melton Park, the fast class pace clearly represents the programme’s benchmark contest. If you were desperate to do so, cases can be made for almost every runner her; but five in particular; headed by brilliant first-up winner, HEZA SON OF AGUN (13). Depending on your perspective there are two ways Mattie Craven’s perpetually underrated Group 1 winner may prevail. The conservative option is sitting back and allowing others to apply the mid-race heat, given this looks a contest where the breeze will change hands several times in transit. The other option is charging out behind SERG BLANCO (7) – as HEZA SON OF AGUN (13) begins just as well off either row – purely in pursuit of a striking role before the Lead Time gets semaphored. Without doubt, there are risks associated with both strategies but that bloke can win either way. His dangers, however, are several. Given he was used up early without success yet still finished with venom last stary, there’s every chance that richly talented polemarker JILLIBY NITRO (1) can hold up, hand up and take this field down while SERG BLANCO (7) is right at the peak of his powers and can offset his carpark alley with a swift beginning. First-up victor YAMBUKIAN (9) is also in this up to his ears though the draw may consign him to labouring in transit as he’s done so many times in the past and COBBER (2) also gets his crack from an alley where settling downtown may not be required. EARLY SPEED: 6 (Potential Quickest Beginner) + 1,3?,7 + 2? RATINGS: 13/ 1/ 7/ 9/ 2/ 8/ 6/ 4/ 11/ 12/ 5/ 10
Age
8 years old
Sex
Bay - Gelding
Breeding
Courage Under Fire NZ - Sahara Miss (Village Jasper USA)
Best MR
1:53.5MS
Dist Best MR
1:54.8MS
Gear
Bit - Snaffle, Blinkers - Dolly Vardon, Boots - Knee, Boots - Shin/Tendon, Crupper, Deafeners - Removable, Hopples - Flat, Hopples - Length 56, Neck Strap, Shoes - Front, Shoes - Hind, Tail Tie, Tongue Tie - Visible, Whip
Today's Stats
Track
25-2-2-5
Distance
18-1-2-2
Track & Distance
18-1-2-2
Last Season
9-0-0-5
This Season
12-2-2-0
Career
57-12-6-11
Prize Money
$265,412
Win Range
1609 - 2240
Last 10 Starts
219r524104
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 | 57-12-6-11 | 18-1-2-2 | 33-6-3-5 | 25-2-2-5 | 18-1-2-2 | 12-2-2-0 | 9-0-0-5 | 0-0-0-0 | 0-0-0-0 | |
| Win % | 21% | 6% | 18% | 8% | 6% | 17% | 0% | 0% | 0% | |
| Place % | 51% | 28% | 42% | 36% | 28% | 33% | 56% | 0% | 0% | |
| Rank | 6 | 9 | 9 | 10 | 9 | 6 | 11 | - | - |
| Finish | Date | Track | Distance | Race No. | Cond. | Class | Margin | Prize won | Driver | BR | Handicap | SP | Last Run | Settle | Mile rate | Winner | 2nd | 3rd |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/6 | 6 May 2023 | Melton | 1720m | - | NR 90 to 120. | Tab Young Pedro Ffa | 7.8m | $24,000 | Ryan Sanderson | Fr4 | - | $26.00 | 7 days ago | - | 1:55.5 (54.5, 26.9) | Heza Son of Agun | Max Delight 3.9m | Kosimo 3.9m |
| 11/11 | 29 Apr 2023 | Melton | 2240m | - | NR 90 to 120. | Tab Golden Reign Ffa | 42.8m | $24,000 | Ryan Sanderson | Fr4 | - | $51.00 | 7 days ago | - | 1:55.2 (56.4, 28.1) | A Gs White Socks NZ | Max Delight 5.8m | Supreme Dominator NZ 3.2m |
| 1/10 | 22 Apr 2023 | Mildura | 2190m | - | NR 70 to 120. | J&a Mazzetti Free For All | - | $10,000 | Ryan Sanderson | Sr2 | - | $1.85 | 17 days ago | - | 2:00.4 (59.2, 29.4) | Sahara Sirocco | Bernie Winkle NZ HD | United 2.0m |
| 4/10 | 5 Apr 2023 | Mildura | 1790m | - | NR up to 120. | Tankard Dental Pace | 5.8m | $12,000 | Wayne Hill | Sr2 | - | $3.20 | 12 days ago | - | 1:56.3 (58.2, 29.7) | Rick Reilly NZ | United 3.0m | Gilty Hanover 2.3m |
| 2/9 | 24 Mar 2023 | Menangl | 1609m | - | NR up to 120. | Warrawee Needy @ Wingate F | 2.7m | $20,400 | Will Rixon | Fr7 | - | $81.00 | 6 days ago | - | 1:50.5 (54.0, 27.3) | Fire Fox NZ | Sahara Sirocco 2.7m | Spirit of St Louis NZ SHFHD |
| 5/9 | 18 Mar 2023 | Menangl | 2300m | - | NR up to 120. | Multiquip Quarries Pace | 5.8m | $20,400 | Will Rixon | Fr2 | - | $11.00 | 7 days ago | - | 1:54.2 (54.1, 26.8) | Stingray Tara NZ | Fire Fox NZ 2.5m | Petes Said So NZ 1.9m |
| 0/10 | 11 Mar 2023 | Menangl | 1609m | - | No NR. | Club Menangle J E Binskin | - | $30,600 | Cameron Hart | Fr6 | - | $9.50 | 8 days ago | - | 1:50.4 (54.6, 27.3) | Jimmy Locke | Alta Orlando NZ NK | Huli Nien HFNK |
| 9/10 | 3 Mar 2023 | Newcast | 1609m | - | NR up to 120. | Sharp Office Pace | 36.3m | $9,792 | Will Rixon | Fr7 | - | $4.20 | 9 days ago | - | 1:52.6 (55.1, 27.8) | Jimmy Locke | Ziggy Rocks 6.0m | Titian Raider, Zahven Banner NZ 1.7m |
| 1/9 | 22 Feb 2023 | Bthurst | 1730m | - | NR up to 120. | Bedwells Feed Barn Non Oat | - | $9,792 | Cameron Hart | Fr7 | - | $4.20 | 8 days ago | - | 1:53.5 (58.2, 29.6) | Sahara Sirocco | Old Luke NZ 11.4m | Rock Fisherman 5.1m |
| 2/8 | 14 Feb 2023 | Menangl | 1609m | - | No NR. | Nationaltrotguide.com.au | HFHD | $9,996 | Cameron Hart | Fr8 | - | $21.00 | - | - | 1:52.5 (55.5, 26.7) | Alta Orlando NZ | Sahara Sirocco HFHD | Tuppence 4.5m |
Sire
Courage Under Fire NZ
Dam
Sahara Miss
Trained at
Vineyard
Colours
Red, White Stars, Blue Armband
Owners
R L (Rebecca) Bayss
| Driver (12 months) | Stats | Win % | Place % | Rank | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ryan Sanderson | 0-0-0-0 | 0% | 0% | - |
| Trainer (12 months) | Stats | Win % | Place % | Rank | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| S T Sanderson | 0-0-0-0 | 0% | 0% | - |
Race comment
OVERVIEW: It doesn’t always work this way, but tonight at Melton Park, the fast class pace clearly represents the programme’s benchmark contest. If you were desperate to do so, cases can be made for almost every runner her; but five in particular; headed by brilliant first-up winner, HEZA SON OF AGUN (13). Depending on your perspective there are two ways Mattie Craven’s perpetually underrated Group 1 winner may prevail. The conservative option is sitting back and allowing others to apply the mid-race heat, given this looks a contest where the breeze will change hands several times in transit. The other option is charging out behind SERG BLANCO (7) – as HEZA SON OF AGUN (13) begins just as well off either row – purely in pursuit of a striking role before the Lead Time gets semaphored. Without doubt, there are risks associated with both strategies but that bloke can win either way. His dangers, however, are several. Given he was used up early without success yet still finished with venom last stary, there’s every chance that richly talented polemarker JILLIBY NITRO (1) can hold up, hand up and take this field down while SERG BLANCO (7) is right at the peak of his powers and can offset his carpark alley with a swift beginning. First-up victor YAMBUKIAN (9) is also in this up to his ears though the draw may consign him to labouring in transit as he’s done so many times in the past and COBBER (2) also gets his crack from an alley where settling downtown may not be required. EARLY SPEED: 6 (Potential Quickest Beginner) + 1,3?,7 + 2? RATINGS: 13/ 1/ 7/ 9/ 2/ 8/ 6/ 4/ 11/ 12/ 5/ 10
Age
5 years old
Sex
Bay - Horse
Breeding
Art Major USA - Itz Nosurprisesthere NZ (Mcardle USA)
Best MR
1:50.7MS
Dist Best MR
1:54.5MS
Gear
Bit - Headcheck, Bit - Snaffle, Blinkers - Hood, 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
14-5-2-3
Distance
8-3-1-1
Track & Distance
8-3-1-1
Last Season
15-4-3-1
This Season
5-2-1-1
Career
35-11-8-4
Prize Money
$336,070
Win Range
1609 - 2240
Last 10 Starts
42163210x1
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 | 35-11-8-4 | 8-3-1-1 | 19-7-4-1 | 14-5-2-3 | 8-3-1-1 | 5-2-1-1 | 15-4-3-1 | 0-0-0-0 | 0-0-0-0 | |
| Win % | 31% | 38% | 37% | 36% | 38% | 40% | 27% | 0% | 0% | |
| Place % | 66% | 63% | 63% | 71% | 63% | 80% | 53% | 0% | 0% | |
| Rank | 2 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 5 | - | - |
| Finish | Date | Track | Distance | Race No. | Cond. | Class | Margin | Prize won | Driver | BR | Handicap | SP | Last Run | Settle | Mile rate | Winner | 2nd | 3rd |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/6 | 6 May 2023 | Melton | 1720m | - | NR 90 to 120. | Tab Young Pedro Ffa | - | $24,000 | Matthew Craven | Fr6 | - | $4.40 | 77 days ago | - | 1:55.5 (54.5, 26.9) | Heza Son of Agun | Max Delight 3.9m | Kosimo 3.9m |
| 10/10 | 18 Feb 2023 | Menangl | 1609m | - | No NR. | Chariots Of Fire Group 1 | 54.6m | $250,000 | Matthew Craven | Fr3 | - | $34.00 | 7 days ago | - | 1:49.1 (54.6, 27.6) | Catch a Wave | Captain Ravishing 2.6m | Cantfindabettorman NZ 6.9m |
| 1/10 | 11 Feb 2023 | Menangl | 1609m | - | No NR. | Paleface Adios Stakes G3 | - | $50,000 | Matthew Craven | Fr3 | - | $6.00 | 7 days ago | - | 1:50.7 (55.2, 26.8) | Heza Son of Agun | Cantfindabettorman NZ 3.0m | Invitation Only NZ 6.8m |
| 2/9 | 4 Feb 2023 | Melton | 1720m | - | - | Cogs Services 4yo Bonanza | 21.8m | $100,000 | Matthew Craven | Sr1 | - | $10.00 | 7 days ago | - | 1:50.9 (54.4, 28.2) | Captain Ravishing | Heza Son of Agun 21.8m | Interest Free 7.0m |
| 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 | - | - | 1:56.3 (54.8, 26.8) | Khafaji | Roarforroscoe 3.2m | Flash Jimmy 2.5m |
Sire
Art Major USA
Dam
Itz Nosurprisesthere NZ
Trained at
Ecklin South
Colours
Red
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: It doesn’t always work this way, but tonight at Melton Park, the fast class pace clearly represents the programme’s benchmark contest. If you were desperate to do so, cases can be made for almost every runner her; but five in particular; headed by brilliant first-up winner, HEZA SON OF AGUN (13). Depending on your perspective there are two ways Mattie Craven’s perpetually underrated Group 1 winner may prevail. The conservative option is sitting back and allowing others to apply the mid-race heat, given this looks a contest where the breeze will change hands several times in transit. The other option is charging out behind SERG BLANCO (7) – as HEZA SON OF AGUN (13) begins just as well off either row – purely in pursuit of a striking role before the Lead Time gets semaphored. Without doubt, there are risks associated with both strategies but that bloke can win either way. His dangers, however, are several. Given he was used up early without success yet still finished with venom last stary, there’s every chance that richly talented polemarker JILLIBY NITRO (1) can hold up, hand up and take this field down while SERG BLANCO (7) is right at the peak of his powers and can offset his carpark alley with a swift beginning. First-up victor YAMBUKIAN (9) is also in this up to his ears though the draw may consign him to labouring in transit as he’s done so many times in the past and COBBER (2) also gets his crack from an alley where settling downtown may not be required. EARLY SPEED: 6 (Potential Quickest Beginner) + 1,3?,7 + 2? RATINGS: 13/ 1/ 7/ 9/ 2/ 8/ 6/ 4/ 11/ 12/ 5/ 10
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
1:54.9MS
Gear
Bit - Lugging, 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
Today's Stats
Track
30-3-9-1
Distance
20-3-4-0
Track & Distance
20-3-4-0
Last Season
19-3-5-1
This Season
9-0-2-0
Career
77-13-16-5
Prize Money
$306,930
Win Range
1609 - 2680
Last 10 Starts
3025286555
Last Run
7 days ago
Win S/Rate
Place S/Rate
| Total | Distance | Dist Range | Track | Trk & Dist | This Season | Last Season | 1st Up | 2nd Up | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stats | 77-13-16-5 | 20-3-4-0 | 44-10-9-2 | 30-3-9-1 | 20-3-4-0 | 9-0-2-0 | 19-3-5-1 | 0-0-0-0 | 0-0-0-0 | |
| Win % | 17% | 15% | 23% | 10% | 15% | 0% | 16% | 0% | 0% | |
| Place % | 44% | 35% | 48% | 43% | 35% | 22% | 47% | 0% | 0% | |
| Rank | 10 | 7 | 5 | 8 | 6 | 10 | 8 | - | - |
| Finish | Date | Track | Distance | Race No. | Cond. | Class | Margin | Prize won | Driver | BR | Handicap | SP | Last Run | Settle | Mile rate | Winner | 2nd | 3rd |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/7 | 13 May 2023 | Melton | 2240m | - | NR 90 to 120. | Allied Express Ffa | 4.6m | $24,000 | Matthew Craven | Fr4 | - | $6.00 | 7 days ago | - | 1:56.8 (55.3, 27.1) | Yambukian | Courageous Saint 2.6m | Kosimo HD |
| 5/6 | 6 May 2023 | Melton | 1720m | - | NR 90 to 120. | Tab Young Pedro Ffa | 8.6m | $24,000 | Glen Craven | Fr1 | - | $4.00 | 48 days ago | - | 1:55.5 (54.5, 26.9) | Heza Son of Agun | Max Delight 3.9m | Kosimo 3.9m |
| 5/10 | 19 Mar 2023 | Charltn | 2570m | - | NR 90 to 120. | 2023 Charlton Pacing Cup | 17.0m | $35,000 | Matthew Craven | Fr5 | - | $6.50 | 29 days ago | - | 1:56.5 (56.2, 27.8) | Cant Top This | Helluva NZ 11.9m | Curly James HD |
| 6/10 | 18 Feb 2023 | Menangl | 2300m | - | NR up to 120. | Cordina Food Co | 9.9m | $20,400 | Matthew Craven | Fr3 | - | $12.00 | 7 days ago | - | 1:56.3 (55.2, 26.1) | Betterzippit NZ | Reactor Now 1.5m | Mach Shard NZ 5.9m |
| 8/10 | 11 Feb 2023 | Menangl | 1609m | - | NR up to 120. | Carnival Of Miracles 18 Fe | 8.9m | $20,400 | Matthew Craven | Fr5 | - | $11.00 | 7 days ago | - | 1:50.5 (54.3, 26.7) | Bondi Lockdown | Torrid Saint 1.0m | Whereyabinboppin HFNK |
| 2/9 | 4 Feb 2023 | Melton | 2240m | - | NR 90 to 120. | Tab The Pure Steel | 1.4m | $30,000 | Matthew Craven | Fr5 | - | $8.50 | 7 days ago | - | 1:55.8 (55.3, 27.5) | Cranbourne NZ | Crime Writer 1.4m | Cant Top This HFHD |
| 5/7 | 28 Jan 2023 | Melton | 2240m | - | NR 90 to 120. | Allied Casey Classic | 14.8m | $50,000 | Matthew Craven | Fr5 | - | $8.00 | 7 days ago | - | 1:54.1 (53.7, 26.7) | Hurricane Harley | A Gs White Socks NZ 3.4m | Torrid Saint 7.2m |
| 2/8 | 21 Jan 2023 | Balarat | 2200m | - | NR 85 to 120. | Syd Hill Pace | 1.8m | $20,000 | Matthew Craven | Fr2 | - | $3.50 | 6 days ago | - | 1:56.1 (54.9, 27.1) | Jilliby Sylvester | Crime Writer 1.8m | Focus Stride NK |
| 12/12 | 15 Jan 2023 | Hamiltn | 2160m | - | NR 80 to 105. | Hamilton Pacing Cup | 13.0m | $35,000 | Matthew Craven | Sr4 | - | $7.00 | 35 days ago | - | 1:56.2 (56.0, 27.5) | Jilliby Sylvester | Kowalski Analysis 1.1m | Cant Top This 2.0m |
| 3/7 | 11 Dec 2022 | Stawell | 2600m | - | NR 90 to 120. | Stawell Toyota Pacing Cup | 5.8m | $45,000 | Kerryn Manning | Fr5 | - | $3.30 | - | - | 2:01.7 (55.4, 26.5) | Kowalski Analysis | Imnopumpkin 5.5m | Crime Writer HFHD |
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
| Driver (12 months) | Stats | Win % | Place % | Rank | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Glen 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: It doesn’t always work this way, but tonight at Melton Park, the fast class pace clearly represents the programme’s benchmark contest. If you were desperate to do so, cases can be made for almost every runner her; but five in particular; headed by brilliant first-up winner, HEZA SON OF AGUN (13). Depending on your perspective there are two ways Mattie Craven’s perpetually underrated Group 1 winner may prevail. The conservative option is sitting back and allowing others to apply the mid-race heat, given this looks a contest where the breeze will change hands several times in transit. The other option is charging out behind SERG BLANCO (7) – as HEZA SON OF AGUN (13) begins just as well off either row – purely in pursuit of a striking role before the Lead Time gets semaphored. Without doubt, there are risks associated with both strategies but that bloke can win either way. His dangers, however, are several. Given he was used up early without success yet still finished with venom last stary, there’s every chance that richly talented polemarker JILLIBY NITRO (1) can hold up, hand up and take this field down while SERG BLANCO (7) is right at the peak of his powers and can offset his carpark alley with a swift beginning. First-up victor YAMBUKIAN (9) is also in this up to his ears though the draw may consign him to labouring in transit as he’s done so many times in the past and COBBER (2) also gets his crack from an alley where settling downtown may not be required. EARLY SPEED: 6 (Potential Quickest Beginner) + 1,3?,7 + 2? RATINGS: 13/ 1/ 7/ 9/ 2/ 8/ 6/ 4/ 11/ 12/ 5/ 10
Age
9 years old
Sex
Bay - Gelding
Breeding
Courage Under Fire NZ - Torridon (Safely Kept USA)
Best MR
1:52.1MS
Dist Best MR
1:54.7MS
Gear
Bit - Snaffle, Blinkers - Spring Loaded, Boots - Knee, Boots - Shin/Tendon, Burr - Rein N/S, Burr - Rein O/S, Crupper, Deafeners - Removable, Hopples - Round, Hopples - Length 58, Shoes - Front, Shoes - Hind, Tongue Tie - Visible, Pre Race Warm Up, Whip
Today's Stats
Track
31-4-3-3
Distance
18-3-1-2
Track & Distance
17-2-1-2
Last Season
31-1-5-7
This Season
13-3-2-0
Career
164-26-19-24
Prize Money
$261,898
Win Range
1609 - 2240
Last 10 Starts
4041167762
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 | 164-26-19-24 | 18-3-1-2 | 83-15-6-14 | 31-4-3-3 | 17-2-1-2 | 13-3-2-0 | 31-1-5-7 | 0-0-0-0 | 0-0-0-0 | |
| Win % | 16% | 17% | 18% | 13% | 12% | 23% | 3% | 0% | 0% | |
| Place % | 42% | 33% | 42% | 32% | 29% | 38% | 42% | 0% | 0% | |
| Rank | 11 | 6 | 10 | 9 | 7 | 5 | 12 | - | - |
| Finish | Date | Track | Distance | Race No. | Cond. | Class | Margin | Prize won | Driver | BR | Handicap | SP | Last Run | Settle | Mile rate | Winner | 2nd | 3rd |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/7 | 13 May 2023 | Melton | 2240m | - | NR 90 to 120. | Allied Express Ffa | 2.6m | $24,000 | Jack Laugher | Fr2 | - | $9.50 | 7 days ago | - | 1:56.8 (55.3, 27.1) | Yambukian | Courageous Saint 2.6m | Kosimo HD |
| 6/6 | 6 May 2023 | Melton | 1720m | - | NR 90 to 120. | Tab Young Pedro Ffa | 10.3m | $24,000 | Jack Laugher | Fr5 | - | $7.50 | 7 days ago | - | 1:55.5 (54.5, 26.9) | Heza Son of Agun | Max Delight 3.9m | Kosimo 3.9m |
| 7/11 | 29 Apr 2023 | Melton | 2240m | - | NR 90 to 120. | Tab Golden Reign Ffa | 15.2m | $24,000 | Jack Laugher | Fr5 | - | $26.00 | 7 days ago | - | 1:55.2 (56.4, 28.1) | A Gs White Socks NZ | Max Delight 5.8m | Supreme Dominator NZ 3.2m |
| 7/10 | 22 Apr 2023 | Mildura | 2190m | - | NR 70 to 120. | J&a Mazzetti Free For All | 6.8m | $10,000 | Jack Laugher | Sr3 | - | $3.60 | 35 days ago | - | 2:00.4 (59.2, 29.4) | Sahara Sirocco | Bernie Winkle NZ HD | United 2.0m |
| 6/7 | 18 Mar 2023 | Melton | 1200m | - | NR up to 120. | Melton City Stampede | 33.9m | $24,000 | Jack Laugher | Fr3 | - | $12.00 | 7 days ago | - | 0:00.0 (56.2, 27.2) | A Gs White Socks NZ | Bulletproof Boy 2.7m | Tango Tara NZ NK |
| 1/8 | 11 Mar 2023 | Melton | 1720m | - | - | Logical Staffing Solutions | - | $20,000 | Jack Laugher | Sr2 | - | $17.00 | 7 days ago | - | 1:53.1 (56.0, 27.8) | Courageous Saint | District Attorney HD | Pas Guarantee 1.4m |
| 1/12 | 4 Mar 2023 | Melton | 2240m | - | - | Tab Pace | - | $20,000 | Jack Laugher | Fr5 | - | $23.00 | 14 days ago | - | 1:54.7 (56.0, 28.5) | Courageous Saint | Hiranya NZ 1.7m | Kosimo HFNK |
| 4/12 | 18 Feb 2023 | Albpark | 2138m | - | Band 5 | Ladbroke It Band 5 Pace | 14.7m | $14,980 | Darrel Graham | Sr5 | - | $9.50 | 7 days ago | - | 1:55.7 (56.9, 28.9) | Oaxacan Dream NZ | Betterthanarocket NZ 10.9m | Golightly 3.0m |
| 10/10 | 11 Feb 2023 | Albpark | 1660m | - | Band 5 | Aqwa Constructions Band 5 | 71.7m | $20,770 | Darrel Graham | Fr7 | - | $41.00 | 7 days ago | - | 1:53.6 (55.5, 26.9) | Bonnie Prince Louis NZ | Oaxacan Dream NZ 2.6m | Rocks or Diamonds HFHD |
| 4/11 | 4 Feb 2023 | Albpark | 2138m | - | Band 5 | For A Reason Band 5 Pace | 1.1m | $14,980 | Angus Garrard | Sr4 | - | $6.00 | - | - | 1:56.4 (56.3, 28.3) | So Much More | Kanye Crusader SHFHD | Oaxacan Dream NZ HD |
Sire
Courage Under Fire NZ
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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Daryl Douglas | 0-0-0-0 | 0% | 0% | - |
| Trainer (12 months) | Stats | Win % | Place % | Rank | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| J A Douglas | 0-0-0-0 | 0% | 0% | - |
D: Emmett Brosnan
T: E Brosnan, R J Brosnan
Race comment
OVERVIEW: It doesn’t always work this way, but tonight at Melton Park, the fast class pace clearly represents the programme’s benchmark contest. If you were desperate to do so, cases can be made for almost every runner her; but five in particular; headed by brilliant first-up winner, HEZA SON OF AGUN (13). Depending on your perspective there are two ways Mattie Craven’s perpetually underrated Group 1 winner may prevail. The conservative option is sitting back and allowing others to apply the mid-race heat, given this looks a contest where the breeze will change hands several times in transit. The other option is charging out behind SERG BLANCO (7) – as HEZA SON OF AGUN (13) begins just as well off either row – purely in pursuit of a striking role before the Lead Time gets semaphored. Without doubt, there are risks associated with both strategies but that bloke can win either way. His dangers, however, are several. Given he was used up early without success yet still finished with venom last stary, there’s every chance that richly talented polemarker JILLIBY NITRO (1) can hold up, hand up and take this field down while SERG BLANCO (7) is right at the peak of his powers and can offset his carpark alley with a swift beginning. First-up victor YAMBUKIAN (9) is also in this up to his ears though the draw may consign him to labouring in transit as he’s done so many times in the past and COBBER (2) also gets his crack from an alley where settling downtown may not be required. EARLY SPEED: 6 (Potential Quickest Beginner) + 1,3?,7 + 2? RATINGS: 13/ 1/ 7/ 9/ 2/ 8/ 6/ 4/ 11/ 12/ 5/ 10
Age
7 years old
Sex
Brown - Gelding
Breeding
American Ideal USA - Diamonds N Gold NZ (Holmes Hanover USA)
Best MR
1:53.4MS
Dist Best MR
1:56.6MS
Gear
Bit - Straight, Boots - Knee, Boots - Shin/Tendon, Burr - Pole N/S, Chin Rest, Crupper, Deafeners - Removable, Gaiting Strap N/S, Headcheck - Fixed, Hopples - Flat, Neck Strap, Shoes - Front, Shoes - Hind, Tongue Tie - Visible, Cord , Spreaders - Go ...
Today's Stats
Track
20-3-3-2
Distance
6-0-0-1
Track & Distance
6-0-0-1
Last Season
16-3-2-4
This Season
2-0-0-0
Career
48-9-8-5
Prize Money
$111,210
Win Range
1650 - 2200
Last 10 Starts
1282353x45
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 | 48-9-8-5 | 6-0-0-1 | 26-2-5-2 | 20-3-3-2 | 6-0-0-1 | 2-0-0-0 | 16-3-2-4 | 0-0-0-0 | 0-0-0-0 | |
| Win % | 19% | 0% | 8% | 15% | 0% | 0% | 19% | 0% | 0% | |
| Place % | 46% | 17% | 35% | 40% | 17% | 0% | 56% | 0% | 0% | |
| Rank | 9 | 12 | 12 | 6 | 12 | - | 7 | - | - |
| Finish | Date | Track | Distance | Race No. | Cond. | Class | Margin | Prize won | Driver | BR | Handicap | SP | Last Run | Settle | Mile rate | Winner | 2nd | 3rd |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/10 | 13 May 2023 | Melton | 1720m | - | NR 80 to 89. | Download The Tab App Today | 8.0m | $20,000 | Emmett Brosnan | Sr1 | - | $23.00 | 14 days ago | - | 1:53.6 (54.9, 26.9) | Ultimate Vinnie | We Bettor Believe It NZ 4.3m | Justalittlesip NZ 1.3m |
| 4/7 | 29 Apr 2023 | Melton | 1720m | - | NR 80 to 89. | Benstud Standardbreds | 10.6m | $20,000 | Emmett Brosnan | Fr6 | - | $14.00 | 266 days ago | - | 1:54.1 (55.9, 27.5) | Justalittlesip NZ | Cobber 5.0m | Its Ebonynivory 5.0m |
| 3/8 | 6 Aug 2022 | Melton | 2240m | - | NR 80 to 94. | Melton City Council Ht | 4.9m | $20,000 | Lochie Cook | Fr1 | - | $16.00 | 7 days ago | - | 1:55.5 (54.6, 27.2) | Yambukian | Spring in His Step 4.4m | Yankee Gold NZ HD |
| 5/9 | 30 Jul 2022 | Bendigo | 2150m | - | NR 78 to 87. | Vale Stan Rutland Pace | 5.1m | $20,000 | Lochie Cook | Fr6 | - | $21.00 | 14 days ago | - | 1:56.3 (56.5, 27.7) | Von Art NZ | Something Bettor HFHD | Rick Reilly NZ 1.9m |
| 3/10 | 16 Jul 2022 | Balarat | 1710m | - | NR 80 to 89. | Ballarat Sound Pace | 2.4m | $20,000 | Lochie Cook | Fr4 | - | $7.50 | 21 days ago | - | 1:55.7 (55.4, 28.0) | Tuppence | Major Manbar 1.8m | Yankee Gold NZ HFNK |
| 2/7 | 25 Jun 2022 | Melton | 1720m | - | NR 70 to 79. | Pcfa Critical Catch Pace | 2.5m | $20,000 | Ryan Sanderson | Sr2 | - | $11.00 | 7 days ago | - | 1:53.0 (56.0, 28.2) | Love Ina Chevy NZ | Yankee Gold NZ 2.5m | Knights Templar 1.3m |
| 8/10 | 18 Jun 2022 | Melton | 1720m | - | NR 80 to 89. | Tab Pace | 19.4m | $20,000 | Ryan Sanderson | Fr7 | - | $21.00 | 21 days ago | - | 1:54.1 (55.7, 27.6) | Rick Reilly NZ | La Captain 2.1m | Mighty Flying Art NZ 1.6m |
| 2/10 | 28 May 2022 | Melton | 1720m | - | NR 80 to 94. | Melton Centrals Football | HFNK | $20,000 | Darby Mcguigan | Fr1 | - | $5.00 | 7 days ago | - | 1:53.0 (56.1, 28.3) | Cant Top This | Yankee Gold NZ NK | Firerockfireroll 1.6m |
| 1/9 | 21 May 2022 | Melton | 1720m | - | NR 80 to 89. | Woodlands Stud Pace | - | $20,000 | Emmett Brosnan | Fr2 | - | $2.70 | 7 days ago | - | 1:55.3 (55.4, 27.0) | Yankee Gold NZ | Rick Reilly NZ 1.4m | Vincenzina 4.2m |
| 9/9 | 14 May 2022 | Melton | 1720m | - | NR 70 to 79. | Dnr Logistics Pace | 8.4m | $20,000 | Emmett Brosnan | Sr3 | - | $18.00 | - | - | 1:54.0 (56.9, 28.3) | Alby Two Chains | Eva Mateo HFNK | Pray Tell 4.7m |
Sire
American Ideal USA
Dam
Diamonds N Gold NZ
Trained at
Meredith
Colours
White, Blue " B & Dtc Logo", Dark Blue Sleeves
Owners
Ballarat & District Trotting Club Standardbred Group, N C Stevens, P A Rowse
| Driver (12 months) | Stats | Win % | Place % | Rank | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Emmett Brosnan | 0-0-0-0 | 0% | 0% | - |
| Trainer (12 months) | Stats | Win % | Place % | Rank | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| E Brosnan, R J Brosnan | 0-0-0-0 | 0% | 0% | - |
Race comment
OVERVIEW: It doesn’t always work this way, but tonight at Melton Park, the fast class pace clearly represents the programme’s benchmark contest. If you were desperate to do so, cases can be made for almost every runner her; but five in particular; headed by brilliant first-up winner, HEZA SON OF AGUN (13). Depending on your perspective there are two ways Mattie Craven’s perpetually underrated Group 1 winner may prevail. The conservative option is sitting back and allowing others to apply the mid-race heat, given this looks a contest where the breeze will change hands several times in transit. The other option is charging out behind SERG BLANCO (7) – as HEZA SON OF AGUN (13) begins just as well off either row – purely in pursuit of a striking role before the Lead Time gets semaphored. Without doubt, there are risks associated with both strategies but that bloke can win either way. His dangers, however, are several. Given he was used up early without success yet still finished with venom last stary, there’s every chance that richly talented polemarker JILLIBY NITRO (1) can hold up, hand up and take this field down while SERG BLANCO (7) is right at the peak of his powers and can offset his carpark alley with a swift beginning. First-up victor YAMBUKIAN (9) is also in this up to his ears though the draw may consign him to labouring in transit as he’s done so many times in the past and COBBER (2) also gets his crack from an alley where settling downtown may not be required. EARLY SPEED: 6 (Potential Quickest Beginner) + 1,3?,7 + 2? RATINGS: 13/ 1/ 7/ 9/ 2/ 8/ 6/ 4/ 11/ 12/ 5/ 10
Age
8 years old
Sex
Black - Gelding
Breeding
Bettors Delight USA - Pemberton Shard NZ (Christian Cullen NZ)
Best MR
1:54.2MS
Dist Best MR
1:58.3MS
Gear
Bit - Lugging, Open Bridle, Boots - Knee, Boots - Shin/Tendon, Crupper, Deafeners - Removable, Headcheck - Fixed, Hopples - Flat, Hopples - Length 57, Nose Band - Conventional, Shadow Roll, Shoes - Front, Shoes - Hind, Tongue Tie - Visible, Reins - C ...
Today's Stats
Track
14-1-1-1
Distance
13-1-2-1
Track & Distance
11-1-1-1
Last Season
19-3-2-1
This Season
5-0-0-0
Career
53-10-9-6
Prize Money
$239,406
Win Range
1650 - 2240
Last 10 Starts
3428x85856
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 | 53-10-9-6 | 13-1-2-1 | 34-5-6-3 | 14-1-1-1 | 11-1-1-1 | 5-0-0-0 | 19-3-2-1 | 0-0-0-0 | 0-0-0-0 | |
| Win % | 19% | 8% | 15% | 7% | 9% | 0% | 16% | 0% | 0% | |
| Place % | 47% | 31% | 41% | 21% | 27% | 0% | 32% | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/12 | 6 May 2023 | Melton | 2240m | - | NR 80 to 94. | Woodlands Stud Pace | 3.7m | $20,000 | Ryan Sanderson | Fr6 | - | $7.50 | 7 days ago | - | 1:56.0 (56.6, 28.7) | Serg Blanco NZ | Ever Hoping HFNK | Jilliby Nitro 1.6m |
| 5/8 | 29 Apr 2023 | Melton | 1720m | - | NR 80 to 89. | Dynamic Print Pace | 3.9m | $20,000 | Ryan Sanderson | Fr6 | - | $12.00 | 14 days ago | - | 1:57.5 (56.8, 26.9) | Arggghhh | Pull the Other Leg NZ 1.2m | Montana Storm NZ NK |
| 8/8 | 15 Apr 2023 | Melton | 1720m | - | NR 90 to 120. | Tiger Tara Free For All | 6.4m | $24,000 | Abby Sanderson | Fr5 | - | $151.00 | 7 days ago | - | 1:54.2 (56.2, 27.8) | Tango Tara NZ | Kosimo HFNK | Cranbourne NZ 1.2m |
| 5/10 | 8 Apr 2023 | Melton | 2240m | - | - | Mimosa Homes Pace | 7.6m | $20,000 | Abby Sanderson | Sr3 | - | $17.00 | 28 days ago | - | 1:56.8 (57.1, 28.7) | Post Game | Serg Blanco NZ 1.1m | Wheres Seggy 2.5m |
| 8/8 | 11 Mar 2023 | Melton | 2240m | - | NR 80 to 94. | Nevele R Stud Pace | 85.6m | $20,000 | James Herbertson | Sr1 | - | $31.00 | 97 days ago | - | 1:54.9 (57.0, 28.8) | Cheyella | Outlaw Man NZ HFHD | Magic Mike NZ 8.1m |
| 8/8 | 4 Dec 2022 | Echuca | 2560m | - | NR 70 to 95. | Gunbower Pacing Cup | 26.0m | $14,500 | Ryan Sanderson | Fr6 | - | $15.00 | 14 days ago | - | 1:58.8 (56.8, 28.3) | Rick Reilly NZ | Kosimo 4.0m | Stag Party NZ 7.4m |
| 2/10 | 20 Nov 2022 | St.Arnd | 2150m | - | NR 70 to 95. | Weirs Iga St Arnaud Cup | 3.2m | $14,500 | Ryan Sanderson | Sr2 | - | $3.30 | 23 days ago | - | 2:01.1 (58.8, 30.7) | Byalla Boy | Vanquish Stride NZ 3.2m | Sew What 2.7m |
| 4/7 | 28 Oct 2022 | Swanhil | 2790m | - | NR 90 to 120. | 3sh Swan Hill Pacing Cup | 12.6m | $35,000 | Ryan Sanderson | Fr2 | - | $71.00 | 7 days ago | - | 1:56.3 (54.2, 27.8) | Our Millionaire | Blitzern 9.2m | Torrid Saint SHFHD |
| 3/9 | 21 Oct 2022 | Melton | 2240m | - | NR 90 to 120. | Dynamic Print Group Pace | 7.2m | $20,000 | Ryan Sanderson | Fr2 | - | $51.00 | 20 days ago | - | 1:55.5 (54.8, 27.0) | Narutac Prince | Spring in His Step 5.1m | Vanquish Stride NZ 2.1m |
| 9/12 | 1 Oct 2022 | Melton | 2240m | - | NR 85 to 99. | Dnr Logistics Pace | 9.3m | $20,000 | Ryan Sanderson | Fr3 | - | $101.00 | - | - | 1:54.2 (55.0, 27.6) | Huli Nien | Beyond Delight 1.3m | Kosimo HD |
Sire
Bettors Delight USA
Dam
Pemberton Shard NZ
Trained at
Sidmouth
Colours
Light Blue & Yellow Diamonds, Light Blue Sleeves
Owners
E & M Stride
| Trainer (12 months) | Stats | Win % | Place % | Rank | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| S T Sanderson | 0-0-0-0 | 0% | 0% | - |
Race comment
OVERVIEW: It doesn’t always work this way, but tonight at Melton Park, the fast class pace clearly represents the programme’s benchmark contest. If you were desperate to do so, cases can be made for almost every runner her; but five in particular; headed by brilliant first-up winner, HEZA SON OF AGUN (13). Depending on your perspective there are two ways Mattie Craven’s perpetually underrated Group 1 winner may prevail. The conservative option is sitting back and allowing others to apply the mid-race heat, given this looks a contest where the breeze will change hands several times in transit. The other option is charging out behind SERG BLANCO (7) – as HEZA SON OF AGUN (13) begins just as well off either row – purely in pursuit of a striking role before the Lead Time gets semaphored. Without doubt, there are risks associated with both strategies but that bloke can win either way. His dangers, however, are several. Given he was used up early without success yet still finished with venom last stary, there’s every chance that richly talented polemarker JILLIBY NITRO (1) can hold up, hand up and take this field down while SERG BLANCO (7) is right at the peak of his powers and can offset his carpark alley with a swift beginning. First-up victor YAMBUKIAN (9) is also in this up to his ears though the draw may consign him to labouring in transit as he’s done so many times in the past and COBBER (2) also gets his crack from an alley where settling downtown may not be required. EARLY SPEED: 6 (Potential Quickest Beginner) + 1,3?,7 + 2? RATINGS: 13/ 1/ 7/ 9/ 2/ 8/ 6/ 4/ 11/ 12/ 5/ 10