Melton R6 TAB SMOKEN UP SPRINT
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Tab Smoken Up Sprint Gr3
9:22pm • 1720m • Mobile Start • Pacers • Pacers • No age restrictions • $50,0009:22pm • 1720m • Mobile Start • Pacers • Pacers • No age restrictions • $50,000
Race Notes
Age
11 years old
Sex
Bay - Gelding
Breeding
Art Official CA - My Riviera Girl NZ (Red River Hanover USA)
Best MR
1:52.2MS
Dist Best MR
1:52.2MS
Gear
Bit - Snaffle, Open Bridle, Boots - Knee, Headcheck - None, Hopples - Length 59, Tongue Tie - Visible, Wind Sucking Device, Deafeners - Removable Hood
Today's Stats
Track
69-10-11-3
Distance
24-5-4-2
Track & Distance
24-5-4-2
Last Season
28-3-5-5
This Season
22-3-5-3
Career
163-35-24-15
Prize Money
$1,057,461
Win Range
1200 - 2550
Last 10 Starts
6x29271204
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 | 163-35-24-15 | 24-5-4-2 | 62-21-13-5 | 69-10-11-3 | 24-5-4-2 | 22-3-5-3 | 28-3-5-5 | 0-0-0-0 | 0-0-0-0 | |
| Win % | 21% | 21% | 34% | 14% | 21% | 14% | 11% | 0% | 0% | |
| Place % | 45% | 46% | 63% | 35% | 46% | 50% | 46% | 0% | 0% | |
| Rank | 9 | 3 | 3 | 8 | 3 | 4 | 8 | - | - |
| Finish | Date | Track | Distance | Race No. | Cond. | Class | Margin | Prize won | Driver | BR | Handicap | SP | Last Run | Settle | Mile rate | Winner | 2nd | 3rd |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/11 | 29 Sep 2023 | Kilmore | 2180m | - | NR 80 or better. | 7-Eleven Cup | 4.9m | $20,000 | Scott Ewen | Sr4 | - | $4.40 | 13 days ago | - | 1:54.2 (56.4, 28.9) | Outlaw Man NZ | La Captain 2.3m | Interest Free 1.7m |
| 10/10 | 16 Sep 2023 | Menangl | 1609m | - | No NR. | Sutton Mcmillan Ffa | 17.4m | $30,600 | Scott Ewen | Fr1 | - | $19.00 | 8 days ago | - | 1:52.0 (54.3, 26.4) | Spirit of St Louis NZ | Star Major 1.9m | My Ultimate Ronnie SHFHD |
| 2/9 | 8 Sep 2023 | Melton | 1720m | - | NR 90 to 120. | Vhrc Caduceus Classic | SHFHD | $75,000 | Scott Ewen | Fr2 | - | $3.40 | 6 days ago | - | 1:53.5 (55.4, 27.6) | Better Eclipse | Bulletproof Boy SHFHD | Curly James 3.4m |
| 1/10 | 2 Sep 2023 | Melton | 2240m | - | NR 90 to 120. | Mimosa Homes Minuteman Ffa | - | $25,000 | Scott Ewen | Fr5 | - | $3.50 | 7 days ago | - | 1:54.4 (55.6, 27.7) | Bulletproof Boy | Max Delight 1.4m | Sahara Tiger 1.4m |
| 7/10 | 26 Aug 2023 | Melton | 1720m | - | NR 85 to 120. | Centre State Printing Pace | 6.2m | $20,000 | Scott Ewen | Sr4 | - | $10.00 | 14 days ago | - | 1:51.3 (55.7, 28.0) | Curly James | Vanquish Stride NZ 1.5m | Triple Eight NZ 2.3m |
| 2/10 | 12 Aug 2023 | Melton | 1720m | - | NR 90 to 120. | Melton My Lightning Blue | NK | $24,000 | Scott Ewen | Fr2 | - | $8.00 | 7 days ago | - | 1:51.7 (55.1, 27.7) | Catch a Wave | Bulletproof Boy NK | Interest Free 5.2m |
| 9/12 | 5 Aug 2023 | Melton | 2240m | - | NR 90 to 120. | Waste Sense Our Maestro | 10.9m | $24,000 | Scott Ewen | Sr3 | - | $8.00 | 7 days ago | - | 1:55.6 (55.2, 26.4) | Better Eclipse | Hurricane Harley HD | Yambukian HFNK |
| 2/10 | 29 Jul 2023 | Balarat | 1710m | - | NR 85 to 120. | Isuzu Ute Ballarat Pace | NK | $20,000 | Scott Ewen | Sr3 | - | $7.50 | 98 days ago | - | 1:53.9 (55.6, 27.7) | Khafaji | Bulletproof Boy NK | Ultimate Vinnie 1.5m |
| 6/10 | 22 Apr 2023 | Mildura | 2600m | - | NR up to 120. | Mildura Pacing Cup Final | 12.9m | $60,000 | Scott Ewen | Sr3 | - | $15.00 | 4 days ago | - | 1:59.6 (57.1, 28.9) | Sahara Tiger | Western Sonador 3.1m | Cant Top This 2.4m |
| 4/10 | 18 Apr 2023 | Mildura | 2600m | - | NR up to 120. | Mildura Pacing Cup Ht1 | 6.7m | $10,000 | Scott Ewen | Sr4 | - | $4.20 | - | - | 2:03.6 (57.7, 28.8) | Tay Tay | Serg Blanco NZ 1.8m | Kowalski Analysis 1.7m |
Sire
Art Official CA
Dam
My Riviera Girl NZ
Trained at
Cranbourne
Colours
Blue, Cerise V & Sleeves
Owners
S L Ewen, M E Clayton, M J Duck, T Sander, M Roberts, P H Sander, M K Sander, D J Grenfell, R M Grenfell
| Driver (12 months) | Stats | Win % | Place % | Rank | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scott Ewen | 0-0-0-0 | 0% | 0% | - |
| Trainer (12 months) | Stats | Win % | Place % | Rank | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| S L Ewen | 0-0-0-0 | 0% | 0% | - |
Race comment
OVERVIEW: On face value, this evening’s Smoken Up Sprint, the final, frenetic rehearsal for next weekend’s Group 1 Victoria Cup, is both a race in two and a contest of contrasting characters. In one corner there’s weekend warrior and standardbred war veteran BULLETPROOF BOY (3). In the other is Hollywood glamour-puss and slightly tortured genius CATCH A WAVE (8). The last time that pair met was in August’s My Lightning Blue FFA under identical conditions in every meaningful way. On that occasion, just as seems likely here, BULLETPROOF BOY (3) led while CATCH A WAVE (8) settles way downtown before launching late with one, breathtaking run. The form guide tells us that nothing more than a neck separated this dichotomous duo in the My Lightning Blue, though the truth is that CATCH A WAVE (8) had BULLETPROOF BOY (3) covered before they straightened for home and simply lost focus through the final stages. The only advantage BULLETPROOF BOY (3) possesses tonight, as opposed to their last encounter, is that he should assume a much easier lead and the first split won’t be 27.2 as it was in the MLB. Still, it’s overwhelmingly likely that BULLETPROOF BOY (3) will lead into the lane before CATCH A WAVE (8) swallows him up like a late-night HSP through the final furlong. The only very minor knockout chances outside that pair are dynamite sit-sprinter TRIPLE EIGHT (9) who is racing well despite being slightly off his one-time best and open class newcomer BLITZERN (1) who seems certain to benefit from a perfect trailing journey in transit. EARLY SPEED: 3 (Likely Leader) + 5? + 1 RATINGS: 8/ 3/ 9/ 1/ 10/ 5/ 6/ 4/ 11/ 9
Age
11 years old
Sex
Bay - Gelding
Breeding
American Ideal USA - Slangevar (NZ) (Cameleon USA)
Best MR
1:51.7MS
Dist Best MR
1:51.7MS
Gear
Bit - Headcheck, Bit - Snaffle, Open Bridle, Boots - Knee, Boots - Shin/Tendon, Crupper, Deafeners - Removable, Headcheck - Fixed, Hopples - Flat, Hopples - Length 58.5, Shoes - Front, Shoes - Hind, Tongue Tie - Visible, Whip, Spreader - One Legged N/S
Today's Stats
Track
22-6-2-3
Distance
5-0-1-2
Track & Distance
5-0-1-2
Last Season
23-4-3-3
This Season
14-1-0-4
Career
111-21-15-23
Prize Money
$976,306
Win Range
1650 - 2700
Last 10 Starts
33r0x04369
Last Run
20 days ago
Win S/Rate
Place S/Rate
| Total | Distance | Dist Range | Track | Trk & Dist | This Season | Last Season | 1st Up | 2nd Up | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stats | 111-21-15-23 | 5-0-1-2 | 28-2-4-9 | 22-6-2-3 | 5-0-1-2 | 14-1-0-4 | 23-4-3-3 | 0-0-0-0 | 0-0-0-0 | |
| Win % | 19% | 0% | 7% | 27% | 0% | 7% | 17% | 0% | 0% | |
| Place % | 53% | 60% | 54% | 50% | 60% | 36% | 43% | 0% | 0% | |
| Rank | 8 | 5 | 9 | 2 | 5 | 6 | 7 | - | - |
| Finish | Date | Track | Distance | Race No. | Cond. | Class | Margin | Prize won | Driver | BR | Handicap | SP | Last Run | Settle | Mile rate | Winner | 2nd | 3rd |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9/11 | 17 Sep 2023 | Marybro | 2690m | - | NR 90 to 120. | Maryborough Gold Cup | 25.9m | $30,000 | Greg Sugars | Sr1 | - | $51.00 | 9 days ago | - | 1:57.0 (54.7, 27.3) | Rock N Roll Doo NZ | Curly James 1.3m | Narutac Prince 7.5m |
| 6/12 | 8 Sep 2023 | Melton | 2240m | - | NR 85 to 120. | Woodlands Stud Pace | 14.1m | $20,000 | Greg Sugars | Sr5 | - | $3.00 | 13 days ago | - | 1:56.9 (55.6, 26.7) | Captain Bellasario | Whiskey Cavalier NZ HFHD | Platinum Stride NZ 6.9m |
| 3/10 | 26 Aug 2023 | Melton | 1720m | - | NR 85 to 120. | Centre State Printing Pace | 3.8m | $20,000 | Greg Sugars | Sr1 | - | $14.00 | 14 days ago | - | 1:51.3 (55.7, 28.0) | Curly James | Vanquish Stride NZ 1.5m | Triple Eight NZ 2.3m |
| 4/10 | 12 Aug 2023 | Melton | 1720m | - | NR 90 to 120. | Melton My Lightning Blue | 6.6m | $24,000 | Greg Sugars | Sr3 | - | $26.00 | 7 days ago | - | 1:51.7 (55.1, 27.7) | Catch a Wave | Bulletproof Boy NK | Interest Free 5.2m |
| 11/12 | 5 Aug 2023 | Melton | 2240m | - | NR 90 to 120. | Waste Sense Our Maestro | 14.6m | $24,000 | Amy Tubbs | Sr4 | - | $61.00 | 106 days ago | - | 1:55.6 (55.2, 26.4) | Better Eclipse | Hurricane Harley HD | Yambukian HFNK |
| 10/10 | 21 Apr 2023 | Axpark | 1609m | - | - | - | 59.70m | $86,850 | Chris Alford | Sr- | - | - | 7 days ago | - | 1:53.8 | Akuta (NZ) | Self Assured NZ SHFHD | Better Eclipse HFNK |
| 0/10 | 14 Apr 2023 | Cmbrdge | 2200m | - | - | - | - | $1,000,000 | Chris Alford | Sr- | - | - | 20 days ago | - | 1:54.3 | Copy That NZ | Old Town Road NZ 5.25m | Self Assured NZ 7.50m |
| 3/6 | 25 Mar 2023 | Melton | 2240m | - | NR 90 to 120. | Tab Captain Sandy Ffa | 1.5m | $24,000 | Greg Sugars | Fr5 | - | $2.30 | 21 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 | 4 Mar 2023 | Menangl | 2400m | - | NR up to 120. | Light Horse Ffa G2 | 3.3m | $100,000 | Blake Fitzpatrick | Fr7 | - | $34.00 | 7 days ago | - | 1:53.8 (54.2, 26.8) | Bondi Lockdown | B D Joe NZ 2.0m | Triple Eight NZ 1.3m |
| 6/10 | 25 Feb 2023 | Menangl | 1609m | - | No NR. | Schweppes Sprint Group 2 | 9.5m | $100,000 | Greg Sugars | Fr7 | - | $61.00 | - | - | 1:52.4 (54.8, 25.8) | Spirit of St Louis NZ | Hurricane Harley 7.1m | Bondi Lockdown NK |
Sire
American Ideal USA
Dam
Slangevar (NZ)
Trained at
Myrniong
Colours
Red With Blue & White Horseshoe, White Nixon Bloodstock Logo
Owners
S R Plant, S J Nixon, Watson's Racing & Bloodstock Pty Ltd, S Cook, B J Glasheen
| Driver (12 months) | Stats | Win % | Place % | Rank | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Greg Sugars | 0-0-0-0 | 0% | 0% | - |
| Trainer (12 months) | Stats | Win % | Place % | Rank | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| J A Tubbs | 0-0-0-0 | 0% | 0% | - |
Race comment
OVERVIEW: On face value, this evening’s Smoken Up Sprint, the final, frenetic rehearsal for next weekend’s Group 1 Victoria Cup, is both a race in two and a contest of contrasting characters. In one corner there’s weekend warrior and standardbred war veteran BULLETPROOF BOY (3). In the other is Hollywood glamour-puss and slightly tortured genius CATCH A WAVE (8). The last time that pair met was in August’s My Lightning Blue FFA under identical conditions in every meaningful way. On that occasion, just as seems likely here, BULLETPROOF BOY (3) led while CATCH A WAVE (8) settles way downtown before launching late with one, breathtaking run. The form guide tells us that nothing more than a neck separated this dichotomous duo in the My Lightning Blue, though the truth is that CATCH A WAVE (8) had BULLETPROOF BOY (3) covered before they straightened for home and simply lost focus through the final stages. The only advantage BULLETPROOF BOY (3) possesses tonight, as opposed to their last encounter, is that he should assume a much easier lead and the first split won’t be 27.2 as it was in the MLB. Still, it’s overwhelmingly likely that BULLETPROOF BOY (3) will lead into the lane before CATCH A WAVE (8) swallows him up like a late-night HSP through the final furlong. The only very minor knockout chances outside that pair are dynamite sit-sprinter TRIPLE EIGHT (9) who is racing well despite being slightly off his one-time best and open class newcomer BLITZERN (1) who seems certain to benefit from a perfect trailing journey in transit. EARLY SPEED: 3 (Likely Leader) + 5? + 1 RATINGS: 8/ 3/ 9/ 1/ 10/ 5/ 6/ 4/ 11/ 9
Age
8 years old
Sex
Bay - Gelding
Breeding
Mach Three CA - Desire Mhe (NZ) (Real Desire USA)
Best MR
1:55.5MS
Dist Best MR
1:56.1MS
Gear
Bit - Snaffle, Open Bridle, Boots - Knee, Boots - Shin/Tendon, Crupper, Deafeners - Removable, Deafeners - Plugs, Hopples - Flat, Hopples - Length 61, Hopple Shorteners - Elastic, Neck Strap, Shoes - Front, Shoes - Hind, Tongue Tie - Visible, Whip, R ...
Today's Stats
Track
16-3-0-1
Distance
3-0-0-0
Track & Distance
3-0-0-0
Last Season
9-3-1-1
This Season
14-3-3-1
Career
36-11-6-2
Prize Money
$258,020
Win Range
1609 - 2400
Last 10 Starts
4322127x40
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 | 36-11-6-2 | 3-0-0-0 | 6-2-0-0 | 16-3-0-1 | 3-0-0-0 | 14-3-3-1 | 9-3-1-1 | 0-0-0-0 | 0-0-0-0 | |
| Win % | 31% | 0% | 33% | 19% | 0% | 21% | 33% | 0% | 0% | |
| Place % | 53% | 0% | 33% | 25% | 0% | 50% | 56% | 0% | 0% | |
| Rank | 5 | - | 7 | 7 | - | 3 | 5 | - | - |
| Finish | Date | Track | Distance | Race No. | Cond. | Class | Margin | Prize won | Driver | BR | Handicap | SP | Last Run | Settle | Mile rate | Winner | 2nd | 3rd |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10/11 | 23 Sep 2023 | Melton | 2240m | - | NR 90 or better. | Woodlands Stud Pace | 24.1m | $20,000 | Ewa Justice | Fr4 | - | $23.00 | 21 days ago | - | 1:53.5 (55.5, 27.2) | Act Now | Better Eclipse 2.1m | Outlaw Man NZ 7.2m |
| 4/10 | 2 Sep 2023 | Melton | 2240m | - | NR 90 to 120. | Mimosa Homes Minuteman Ffa | 3.7m | $25,000 | Ewa Justice | Sr1 | - | $10.00 | 133 days ago | - | 1:54.4 (55.6, 27.7) | Bulletproof Boy | Max Delight 1.4m | Sahara Tiger 1.4m |
| 7/10 | 22 Apr 2023 | Mildura | 2600m | - | NR up to 120. | Mildura Pacing Cup Final | 18.6m | $60,000 | John Justice | Fr5 | - | $9.00 | 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 Ht2 | 2.4m | $10,000 | John Justice | Sr3 | - | $10.00 | 10 days ago | - | 1:58.7 (57.9, 29.0) | Cant Top This | Helluva NZ 2.4m | Curly James 8.2m |
| 1/7 | 8 Apr 2023 | Melton | 2240m | - | NR 88 to 105. | Download The Tab App Pace | - | $20,000 | John Justice | Fr5 | - | $5.50 | 8 days ago | - | 1:56.8 (55.8, 28.1) | Helluva NZ | Western Sonador HFHD | Villacci 2.5m |
| 2/8 | 31 Mar 2023 | Ararat | 2195m | - | NR 90 to 120. | Ararat Advocate Pacing Cup | HFNK | $30,000 | John Justice | Fr6 | - | $5.00 | 12 days ago | - | 1:57.0 (57.2, 28.7) | Cant Top This | Helluva NZ HFNK | Bulletproof Boy 6.4m |
| 2/10 | 19 Mar 2023 | Charltn | 2570m | - | NR 90 to 120. | 2023 Charlton Pacing Cup | 11.9m | $35,000 | John Justice | Fr3 | - | $4.00 | 15 days ago | - | 1:56.5 (56.2, 27.8) | Cant Top This | Helluva NZ 11.9m | Curly James HD |
| 3/9 | 4 Mar 2023 | Melton | 2240m | - | NR 90 to 120. | Betavet Markovina Ffa | HFNK | $24,000 | John Justice | Fr6 | - | $7.50 | 6 days ago | - | 1:55.7 (55.3, 28.2) | Bulletproof Boy | Curly James HD | Helluva NZ HFHD |
| 4/9 | 26 Feb 2023 | Horsham | 2700m | - | NR 90 to 120. | Horsham Pacing Cup | 3.5m | $60,000 | John Justice | Fr2 | - | $10.00 | 8 days ago | - | 1:57.9 (55.0, 27.0) | Like a Wildfire NZ | Cant Top This HD | A Gs White Socks NZ 1.9m |
| 1/9 | 18 Feb 2023 | Melton | 2240m | - | - | Logical Staffing Solutions | - | $20,000 | Ryan Sanderson | Fr7 | - | $4.00 | - | - | 1:57.3 (55.7, 27.1) | Helluva NZ | Hiranya NZ HFHD | Watts Up Sunshine HD |
Sire
Mach Three CA
Dam
Desire Mhe (NZ)
Trained at
Llandilo
Colours
Yellow, Blue Diamonds & Sleeves
Owners
S M Grima, J Conolly
| Driver (12 months) | Stats | Win % | Place % | Rank | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| John Justice | 0-0-0-0 | 0% | 0% | - |
| Trainer (12 months) | Stats | Win % | Place % | Rank | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| J D Justice | 0-0-0-0 | 0% | 0% | - |
D: Abby Sanderson (a(C))
T: S T Sanderson
Race comment
OVERVIEW: On face value, this evening’s Smoken Up Sprint, the final, frenetic rehearsal for next weekend’s Group 1 Victoria Cup, is both a race in two and a contest of contrasting characters. In one corner there’s weekend warrior and standardbred war veteran BULLETPROOF BOY (3). In the other is Hollywood glamour-puss and slightly tortured genius CATCH A WAVE (8). The last time that pair met was in August’s My Lightning Blue FFA under identical conditions in every meaningful way. On that occasion, just as seems likely here, BULLETPROOF BOY (3) led while CATCH A WAVE (8) settles way downtown before launching late with one, breathtaking run. The form guide tells us that nothing more than a neck separated this dichotomous duo in the My Lightning Blue, though the truth is that CATCH A WAVE (8) had BULLETPROOF BOY (3) covered before they straightened for home and simply lost focus through the final stages. The only advantage BULLETPROOF BOY (3) possesses tonight, as opposed to their last encounter, is that he should assume a much easier lead and the first split won’t be 27.2 as it was in the MLB. Still, it’s overwhelmingly likely that BULLETPROOF BOY (3) will lead into the lane before CATCH A WAVE (8) swallows him up like a late-night HSP through the final furlong. The only very minor knockout chances outside that pair are dynamite sit-sprinter TRIPLE EIGHT (9) who is racing well despite being slightly off his one-time best and open class newcomer BLITZERN (1) who seems certain to benefit from a perfect trailing journey in transit. EARLY SPEED: 3 (Likely Leader) + 5? + 1 RATINGS: 8/ 3/ 9/ 1/ 10/ 5/ 6/ 4/ 11/ 9
Age
8 years old
Sex
Bay - Gelding
Breeding
Art Major USA - Sahara Miss (Village Jasper USA)
Best MR
1:55.9MS
Dist Best MR
1:55.9MS
Gear
Bit - Lugging, Blinkers - Hood, Boots - Knee, Boots - Shin/Tendon, Crupper, Deafeners - Removable, Headcheck - None, Hopples - Flat, Hopples - Length 60, Shoes - Front, Shoes - Hind, Tail Tie, Tongue Tie - Visible, Whip
Today's Stats
Track
22-3-1-5
Distance
8-1-0-1
Track & Distance
8-1-0-1
Last Season
11-5-2-1
This Season
20-5-2-3
Career
71-22-10-10
Prize Money
$268,781
Win Range
1609 - 2600
Last 10 Starts
3465503283
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 | 71-22-10-10 | 8-1-0-1 | 26-11-2-2 | 22-3-1-5 | 8-1-0-1 | 20-5-2-3 | 11-5-2-1 | 0-0-0-0 | 0-0-0-0 | |
| Win % | 31% | 13% | 42% | 14% | 13% | 25% | 45% | 0% | 0% | |
| Place % | 59% | 25% | 58% | 41% | 25% | 50% | 73% | 0% | 0% | |
| Rank | 3 | 7 | 2 | 6 | 7 | 2 | 2 | - | - |
| Finish | Date | Track | Distance | Race No. | Cond. | Class | Margin | Prize won | Driver | BR | Handicap | SP | Last Run | Settle | Mile rate | Winner | 2nd | 3rd |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/6 | 30 Sep 2023 | Mildura | 2190m | - | No NR. | Prostate Cancer Foundation | 1.5m | $10,000 | Ryan Sanderson | Fr3 | - | $2.15 | 7 days ago | - | 1:59.2 (57.0, 28.7) | Hot Deal | Ozzie Battler 1.3m | Sahara Tiger HFHD |
| 8/11 | 23 Sep 2023 | Melton | 2240m | - | NR 90 or better. | Woodlands Stud Pace | 22.0m | $20,000 | Abby Sanderson | Fr6 | - | $51.00 | 15 days ago | - | 1:53.5 (55.5, 27.2) | Act Now | Better Eclipse 2.1m | Outlaw Man NZ 7.2m |
| 2/8 | 8 Sep 2023 | Mildura | 2190m | - | NR up to 120. | Congrats Bernie Winkle 300 | 1.7m | $10,000 | Abby Sanderson | Sr1 | - | $1.80 | 6 days ago | - | 1:59.3 (58.3, 30.4) | Bernie Winkle NZ | Sahara Tiger 1.7m | All Da Rage 5.5m |
| 3/10 | 2 Sep 2023 | Melton | 2240m | - | NR 90 to 120. | Mimosa Homes Minuteman Ffa | 2.9m | $25,000 | Ryan Sanderson | Fr1 | - | $7.50 | 14 days ago | - | 1:54.4 (55.6, 27.7) | Bulletproof Boy | Max Delight 1.4m | Sahara Tiger 1.4m |
| 11/12 | 19 Aug 2023 | Melton | 2240m | - | NR 90 to 120. | Garrards Westburn Grant | 15.2m | $24,000 | Ryan Sanderson | Sr3 | - | $151.00 | 8 days ago | - | 1:54.7 (53.9, 27.1) | Encipher | Rock N Roll Doo NZ HD | Hurricane Harley SHFHD |
| 5/10 | 11 Aug 2023 | Mildura | 2190m | - | NR up to 120. | Tasco Petroleum Pace | 7.5m | $10,000 | Ryan Sanderson | Sr3 | - | $5.00 | 21 days ago | - | 1:58.3 (57.8, 29.2) | Dennis | Starvin Marvin NZ 1.2m | Yorkshire NZ 1.9m |
| 5/7 | 21 Jul 2023 | Mildura | 2190m | - | NR up to 120. | Download The Tab App Today | 7.6m | $10,000 | Ryan Sanderson | Fr5 | - | $1.70 | 6 days ago | - | 2:01.4 (57.4, 29.6) | Bernie Winkle NZ | Lip Reader 4.2m | Caulonia Terror NK |
| 6/10 | 15 Jul 2023 | Kilmore | 1690m | - | NR 90 to 120. | 2023 Popular Alm Sprint | 4.6m | $24,000 | Ryan Sanderson | Sr3 | - | $101.00 | 7 days ago | - | 1:53.2 (56.3, 28.7) | Bettor Isolate | Tango Tara NZ HFHD | Like a Wildfire NZ 1.6m |
| 4/10 | 8 Jul 2023 | Bendigo | 2150m | - | NR 90 to 120. | J & A Mazzetti Painting | 12.0m | $24,000 | Ryan Sanderson | Sr3 | - | $41.00 | 8 days ago | - | 1:55.7 (55.9, 28.1) | Tango Tara NZ | Max Delight HD | Bettor Isolate 3.2m |
| 3/10 | 30 Jun 2023 | Mildura | 2190m | - | NR up to 120. | Jade Benham Italian Cup | 13.0m | $12,000 | Ryan Sanderson | Sr4 | - | $4.60 | - | - | 1:59.1 (57.2, 28.6) | Rick Reilly NZ | Nationaldraft 5.5m | Sahara Tiger 7.5m |
Sire
Art Major USA
Dam
Sahara Miss
Trained at
Murchison Nirth
Colours
Gold, Black V, Black & Gold Halved Sleeves
Owners
P Watkinson, Balwyn Football - 400 Club Group, D G Monteith, Priority Divisions Group, R B Paul, P W Hornsby
| Driver (12 months) | Stats | Win % | Place % | Rank | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Abby 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: On face value, this evening’s Smoken Up Sprint, the final, frenetic rehearsal for next weekend’s Group 1 Victoria Cup, is both a race in two and a contest of contrasting characters. In one corner there’s weekend warrior and standardbred war veteran BULLETPROOF BOY (3). In the other is Hollywood glamour-puss and slightly tortured genius CATCH A WAVE (8). The last time that pair met was in August’s My Lightning Blue FFA under identical conditions in every meaningful way. On that occasion, just as seems likely here, BULLETPROOF BOY (3) led while CATCH A WAVE (8) settles way downtown before launching late with one, breathtaking run. The form guide tells us that nothing more than a neck separated this dichotomous duo in the My Lightning Blue, though the truth is that CATCH A WAVE (8) had BULLETPROOF BOY (3) covered before they straightened for home and simply lost focus through the final stages. The only advantage BULLETPROOF BOY (3) possesses tonight, as opposed to their last encounter, is that he should assume a much easier lead and the first split won’t be 27.2 as it was in the MLB. Still, it’s overwhelmingly likely that BULLETPROOF BOY (3) will lead into the lane before CATCH A WAVE (8) swallows him up like a late-night HSP through the final furlong. The only very minor knockout chances outside that pair are dynamite sit-sprinter TRIPLE EIGHT (9) who is racing well despite being slightly off his one-time best and open class newcomer BLITZERN (1) who seems certain to benefit from a perfect trailing journey in transit. EARLY SPEED: 3 (Likely Leader) + 5? + 1 RATINGS: 8/ 3/ 9/ 1/ 10/ 5/ 6/ 4/ 11/ 9
Age
7 years old
Sex
Brown - Gelding
Breeding
Captaintreacherous (US) - Coppagoodone NZ (Christian Cullen NZ)
Best MR
1:48.8MS
Dist Best MR
1:48.8MS
Gear
Bit - Snaffle, Blinkers - Block, Boots - Knee, Boots - Shin/Tendon, Crupper, Headcheck - None, Hopples - Flat, Hopples - Length 60, Shadow Roll, Shoes - Front, Shoes - Hind, Tail Tie, Tongue Tie - Visible, Whip, Hidez Hood
Today's Stats
Track
15-11-2-0
Distance
3-3-0-0
Track & Distance
3-3-0-0
Last Season
10-7-1-0
This Season
8-5-1-0
Career
25-18-2-0
Prize Money
$2,317,310
Win Range
1200 - 2240
Last 10 Starts
111411x218
Last Run
35 days ago
Win S/Rate
Place S/Rate
| Total | Distance | Dist Range | Track | Trk & Dist | This Season | Last Season | 1st Up | 2nd Up | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stats | 25-18-2-0 | 3-3-0-0 | 8-7-0-0 | 15-11-2-0 | 3-3-0-0 | 8-5-1-0 | 10-7-1-0 | 0-0-0-0 | 0-0-0-0 | |
| Win % | 72% | 100% | 88% | 73% | 100% | 63% | 70% | 0% | 0% | |
| Place % | 80% | 100% | 88% | 87% | 100% | 75% | 80% | 0% | 0% | |
| Rank | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/10 | 2 Sep 2023 | Menangl | 2400m | - | No NR. | The Tab Eureka | 21.5m | $1,970,000 | Kate Gath | Fr8 | - | $4.40 | 21 days ago | - | 1:51.8 (53.6, 27.1) | Encipher | Leap to Fame 1.7m | Captain Ravishing 11.5m |
| 1/10 | 12 Aug 2023 | Melton | 1720m | - | NR 90 to 120. | Melton My Lightning Blue | - | $24,000 | Kate Gath | Sr4 | - | $2.10 | 21 days ago | - | 1:51.7 (55.1, 27.7) | Catch a Wave | Bulletproof Boy NK | Interest Free 5.2m |
| 2/6 | 22 Jul 2023 | Melton | 2240m | - | NR 90 to 120. | Garrards Preux Chevalier | SHFHD | $24,000 | Kate Gath | Fr3 | - | $1.08 | 140 days ago | - | 1:55.1 (54.4, 26.6) | Yambukian | Catch a Wave SHFHD | Max Delight 6.1m |
| 1/8 | 4 Mar 2023 | Menangl | 1609m | - | No NR. | Garrards Miracle Mile | - | $1,000,000 | Kate Gath | Fr4 | - | $5.50 | 14 days ago | - | 1:48.8 (54.1, 26.2) | Catch a Wave | Spirit of St Louis NZ 3.1m | Honolua Bay HD |
| 1/10 | 18 Feb 2023 | Menangl | 1609m | - | No NR. | Chariots Of Fire Group 1 | - | $250,000 | Kate Gath | Fr6 | - | $16.00 | 7 days ago | - | 1:49.1 (54.6, 27.6) | Catch a Wave | Captain Ravishing 2.6m | Cantfindabettorman NZ 6.9m |
| 4/10 | 11 Feb 2023 | Menangl | 1609m | - | No NR. | Paleface Adios Stakes G3 | 10.0m | $50,000 | Kate Gath | Fr9 | - | $2.10 | 7 days ago | - | 1:50.7 (55.2, 26.8) | Heza Son of Agun | Cantfindabettorman NZ 3.0m | Invitation Only NZ 6.8m |
| 1/8 | 4 Feb 2023 | Melton | 1200m | - | NR up to 120. | Nutrien Mercury80 Final | - | $50,000 | Kate Gath | Fr7 | - | $1.22 | 15 days ago | - | 0:00.0 (55.1, 28.0) | Catch a Wave | Fire Fox NZ 4.4m | Ozzie Battler 8.2m |
| 1/8 | 20 Jan 2023 | Melton | 1200m | - | NR up to 120. | Nutrien Equine Mercury80 | - | $20,000 | Kate Gath | Fr6 | - | $2.15 | 20 days ago | - | 0:00.0 (54.9, 26.0) | Catch a Wave | Hurricane Harley 9.4m | Bulletproof Boy 3.2m |
| 1/11 | 31 Dec 2022 | Melton | 2240m | - | - | Vicbred 3yo C&g Final | - | $130,000 | Kate Gath | Fr3 | - | $1.95 | 8 days ago | - | 1:54.5 (55.1, 27.3) | Catch a Wave | Roarforroscoe 2.8m | Hot Deal 3.4m |
| 5/12 | 23 Dec 2022 | Melton | 2240m | - | - | Vicbred 3yo C&g Semi-Final | 20.5m | $20,000 | Kate Gath | Sr6 | - | $1.50 | - | - | 1:54.6 (54.8, 26.5) | Heza Son of Agun | Cobber 13.4m | Interest Free HFNK |
Sire
Captaintreacherous (US)
Dam
Coppagoodone NZ
Trained at
Long Forest
Colours
Gold, Purple Logo, Red Collar, Gold & Purple Hooped Sleeves
Owners
P (Pauline) Matthews
| Driver (12 months) | Stats | Win % | Place % | Rank | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kate Gath | 0-0-0-0 | 0% | 0% | - |
| Trainer (12 months) | Stats | Win % | Place % | Rank | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| A P Gath | 0-0-0-0 | 0% | 0% | - |
Race comment
OVERVIEW: On face value, this evening’s Smoken Up Sprint, the final, frenetic rehearsal for next weekend’s Group 1 Victoria Cup, is both a race in two and a contest of contrasting characters. In one corner there’s weekend warrior and standardbred war veteran BULLETPROOF BOY (3). In the other is Hollywood glamour-puss and slightly tortured genius CATCH A WAVE (8). The last time that pair met was in August’s My Lightning Blue FFA under identical conditions in every meaningful way. On that occasion, just as seems likely here, BULLETPROOF BOY (3) led while CATCH A WAVE (8) settles way downtown before launching late with one, breathtaking run. The form guide tells us that nothing more than a neck separated this dichotomous duo in the My Lightning Blue, though the truth is that CATCH A WAVE (8) had BULLETPROOF BOY (3) covered before they straightened for home and simply lost focus through the final stages. The only advantage BULLETPROOF BOY (3) possesses tonight, as opposed to their last encounter, is that he should assume a much easier lead and the first split won’t be 27.2 as it was in the MLB. Still, it’s overwhelmingly likely that BULLETPROOF BOY (3) will lead into the lane before CATCH A WAVE (8) swallows him up like a late-night HSP through the final furlong. The only very minor knockout chances outside that pair are dynamite sit-sprinter TRIPLE EIGHT (9) who is racing well despite being slightly off his one-time best and open class newcomer BLITZERN (1) who seems certain to benefit from a perfect trailing journey in transit. EARLY SPEED: 3 (Likely Leader) + 5? + 1 RATINGS: 8/ 3/ 9/ 1/ 10/ 5/ 6/ 4/ 11/ 9
Age
10 years old
Sex
Bay - Gelding
Breeding
Bettors Delight USA - Lady Euthenia (Art Major USA)
Best MR
1:50.0MS
Dist Best MR
1:50.0MS
Gear
Bit - Snaffle, Boots - Knee, Deafeners - Removable, Headcheck - None, Hopples - Flat, Hopples - Length 58, Lugging Pole N/S, Nose Band - Conventional, Shoes - Front, Shoes - Hind, Blinkers - Sliding Dolly Vardens
Today's Stats
Track
36-8-6-3
Distance
13-3-2-0
Track & Distance
13-3-2-0
Last Season
19-1-4-3
This Season
20-0-4-2
Career
92-22-13-14
Prize Money
$2,081,246
Win Range
1609 - 2579
Last 10 Starts
6523556270
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 | 92-22-13-14 | 13-3-2-0 | 38-9-4-8 | 36-8-6-3 | 13-3-2-0 | 20-0-4-2 | 19-1-4-3 | 0-0-0-0 | 0-0-0-0 | |
| Win % | 24% | 23% | 24% | 22% | 23% | 0% | 5% | 0% | 0% | |
| Place % | 53% | 38% | 55% | 47% | 38% | 30% | 42% | 0% | 0% | |
| Rank | 7 | 4 | 8 | 3 | 4 | 9 | 10 | - | - |
| Finish | Date | Track | Distance | Race No. | Cond. | Class | Margin | Prize won | Driver | BR | Handicap | SP | Last Run | Settle | Mile rate | Winner | 2nd | 3rd |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10/12 | 29 Sep 2023 | Kilmore | 2690m | - | NR 90 to 120. | Jet Roofing Kilmore Cup | 24.5m | $75,000 | David Aiken | Fr5 | - | $101.00 | 21 days ago | - | 1:58.8 (56.5, 26.8) | Better Eclipse | Beyond Delight HFHD | Act Now 2.7m |
| 7/9 | 8 Sep 2023 | Melton | 1720m | - | NR 90 to 120. | Vhrc Caduceus Classic | 7.9m | $75,000 | David Aiken | Fr5 | - | $26.00 | 6 days ago | - | 1:53.5 (55.4, 27.6) | Better Eclipse | Bulletproof Boy SHFHD | Curly James 3.4m |
| 2/10 | 2 Sep 2023 | Melton | 2240m | - | NR 90 to 120. | Mimosa Homes Minuteman Ffa | 1.4m | $25,000 | David Aiken | Fr4 | - | $5.00 | 7 days ago | - | 1:54.4 (55.6, 27.7) | Bulletproof Boy | Max Delight 1.4m | Sahara Tiger 1.4m |
| 6/10 | 26 Aug 2023 | Melton | 1720m | - | NR 85 to 120. | Centre State Printing Pace | 6.2m | $20,000 | David Aiken | Fr6 | - | $61.00 | 14 days ago | - | 1:51.3 (55.7, 28.0) | Curly James | Vanquish Stride NZ 1.5m | Triple Eight NZ 2.3m |
| 5/10 | 12 Aug 2023 | Melton | 1720m | - | NR 90 to 120. | Melton My Lightning Blue | 11.6m | $24,000 | David Aiken | Fr3 | - | $21.00 | 7 days ago | - | 1:51.7 (55.1, 27.7) | Catch a Wave | Bulletproof Boy NK | Interest Free 5.2m |
| 5/12 | 5 Aug 2023 | Melton | 2240m | - | NR 90 to 120. | Waste Sense Our Maestro | 6.0m | $24,000 | David Aiken | Sr1 | - | $16.00 | 14 days ago | - | 1:55.6 (55.2, 26.4) | Better Eclipse | Hurricane Harley HD | Yambukian HFNK |
| 3/6 | 22 Jul 2023 | Melton | 2240m | - | NR 90 to 120. | Garrards Preux Chevalier | 6.1m | $24,000 | Greg Sugars | Fr5 | - | $12.00 | 14 days ago | - | 1:55.1 (54.4, 26.6) | Yambukian | Catch a Wave SHFHD | Max Delight 6.1m |
| 2/10 | 8 Jul 2023 | Bendigo | 2150m | - | NR 90 to 120. | J & A Mazzetti Painting | HD | $24,000 | David Aiken | Fr3 | - | $13.00 | 28 days ago | - | 1:55.7 (55.9, 28.1) | Tango Tara NZ | Max Delight HD | Bettor Isolate 3.2m |
| 5/9 | 10 Jun 2023 | Melton | 2240m | - | NR 90 to 120. | Delre National Italian Cup | 6.6m | $24,000 | David Aiken | Fr2 | - | $17.00 | 7 days ago | - | 1:54.8 (54.7, 27.2) | Serg Blanco NZ | Like a Wildfire NZ NK | Torrid Saint SHFHD |
| 6/8 | 3 Jun 2023 | Melton | 1720m | - | NR 90 to 120. | Prydes Easifeed Lazarus | 11.3m | $24,000 | David Aiken | Fr3 | - | $23.00 | - | - | 1:54.9 (55.0, 26.0) | Hurricane Harley | Tango Tara NZ 1.4m | Bettor Isolate 1.0m |
Sire
Bettors Delight USA
Dam
Lady Euthenia
Trained at
Avenel
Colours
Yellow, Dark Blue Striped Sleeves
Owners
M J (Michael) Maxfield
| Driver (12 months) | Stats | Win % | Place % | Rank | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| David Aiken | 0-0-0-0 | 0% | 0% | - |
| Trainer (12 months) | Stats | Win % | Place % | Rank | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| D Aiken | 0-0-0-0 | 0% | 0% | - |
Race comment
OVERVIEW: On face value, this evening’s Smoken Up Sprint, the final, frenetic rehearsal for next weekend’s Group 1 Victoria Cup, is both a race in two and a contest of contrasting characters. In one corner there’s weekend warrior and standardbred war veteran BULLETPROOF BOY (3). In the other is Hollywood glamour-puss and slightly tortured genius CATCH A WAVE (8). The last time that pair met was in August’s My Lightning Blue FFA under identical conditions in every meaningful way. On that occasion, just as seems likely here, BULLETPROOF BOY (3) led while CATCH A WAVE (8) settles way downtown before launching late with one, breathtaking run. The form guide tells us that nothing more than a neck separated this dichotomous duo in the My Lightning Blue, though the truth is that CATCH A WAVE (8) had BULLETPROOF BOY (3) covered before they straightened for home and simply lost focus through the final stages. The only advantage BULLETPROOF BOY (3) possesses tonight, as opposed to their last encounter, is that he should assume a much easier lead and the first split won’t be 27.2 as it was in the MLB. Still, it’s overwhelmingly likely that BULLETPROOF BOY (3) will lead into the lane before CATCH A WAVE (8) swallows him up like a late-night HSP through the final furlong. The only very minor knockout chances outside that pair are dynamite sit-sprinter TRIPLE EIGHT (9) who is racing well despite being slightly off his one-time best and open class newcomer BLITZERN (1) who seems certain to benefit from a perfect trailing journey in transit. EARLY SPEED: 3 (Likely Leader) + 5? + 1 RATINGS: 8/ 3/ 9/ 1/ 10/ 5/ 6/ 4/ 11/ 9
Age
8 years old
Sex
Bay - Gelding
Breeding
Bettors Delight USA - Coppagoodone NZ (Christian Cullen NZ)
Best MR
1:55.1MS
Gear
Bit - Lugging, Boots - Knee, Boots - Shin/Tendon, Crupper, Deafeners - Plugs, Headcheck - None, Hopples - Round, Hopples - Length 60, Shoes - Front, Shoes - Hind, Spreaders - Guiders, Tail Tie, Tongue Tie - Visible, Whip, Reins - Conventional, Blinke ...
Today's Stats
Track
23-5-1-2
Distance
3-0-0-0
Track & Distance
3-0-0-0
Last Season
12-4-0-2
This Season
11-2-0-1
Career
38-12-3-4
Prize Money
$303,834
Win Range
2080 - 2240
Last 10 Starts
1756513006
Last Run
29 days ago
Win S/Rate
Place S/Rate
| Total | Distance | Dist Range | Track | Trk & Dist | This Season | Last Season | 1st Up | 2nd Up | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stats | 38-12-3-4 | 3-0-0-0 | 5-0-1-0 | 23-5-1-2 | 3-0-0-0 | 11-2-0-1 | 12-4-0-2 | 0-0-0-0 | 0-0-0-0 | |
| Win % | 32% | 0% | 0% | 22% | 0% | 18% | 33% | 0% | 0% | |
| Place % | 50% | 0% | 20% | 35% | 0% | 27% | 50% | 0% | 0% | |
| Rank | 6 | - | 10 | 5 | - | 5 | 6 | - | - |
| Finish | Date | Track | Distance | Race No. | Cond. | Class | Margin | Prize won | Driver | BR | Handicap | SP | Last Run | Settle | Mile rate | Winner | 2nd | 3rd |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/9 | 8 Sep 2023 | Melton | 1720m | - | NR 90 to 120. | Vhrc Caduceus Classic | 5.5m | $75,000 | Jordan Leedham | Fr3 | - | $26.00 | 13 days ago | - | 1:53.5 (55.4, 27.6) | Better Eclipse | Bulletproof Boy SHFHD | Curly James 3.4m |
| 10/10 | 26 Aug 2023 | Melton | 1720m | - | NR 85 to 120. | Centre State Printing Pace | 18.8m | $20,000 | Jordan Leedham | Fr4 | - | $4.40 | 7 days ago | - | 1:51.3 (55.7, 28.0) | Curly James | Vanquish Stride NZ 1.5m | Triple Eight NZ 2.3m |
| 10/12 | 19 Aug 2023 | Melton | 2240m | - | NR 90 to 120. | Garrards Westburn Grant | 13.7m | $24,000 | Jordan Leedham | Fr6 | - | $81.00 | 14 days ago | - | 1:54.7 (53.9, 27.1) | Encipher | Rock N Roll Doo NZ HD | Hurricane Harley SHFHD |
| 3/12 | 5 Aug 2023 | Melton | 2240m | - | NR 90 to 120. | Waste Sense Our Maestro | 1.1m | $24,000 | Kate Gath | Fr3 | - | $5.50 | 14 days ago | - | 1:55.6 (55.2, 26.4) | Better Eclipse | Hurricane Harley HD | Yambukian HFNK |
| 1/6 | 22 Jul 2023 | Melton | 2240m | - | NR 90 to 120. | Garrards Preux Chevalier | - | $24,000 | James Herbertson | Fr1 | - | $10.00 | 7 days ago | - | 1:55.1 (54.4, 26.6) | Yambukian | Catch a Wave SHFHD | Max Delight 6.1m |
| 5/10 | 15 Jul 2023 | Kilmore | 1690m | - | NR 90 to 120. | 2023 Popular Alm Sprint | 4.5m | $24,000 | Jordan Leedham | Fr2 | - | $16.00 | 28 days ago | - | 1:53.2 (56.3, 28.7) | Bettor Isolate | Tango Tara NZ HFHD | Like a Wildfire NZ 1.6m |
| 6/9 | 17 Jun 2023 | Melton | 2240m | - | NR 80 to 105. | The Big Screen Company | 28.9m | $20,000 | Kate Gath | Fr7 | - | $31.00 | 14 days ago | - | 1:54.5 (56.3, 29.2) | Cobber | Huli Nien HFHD | Joe Nien 2.5m |
| 5/8 | 3 Jun 2023 | Melton | 1720m | - | NR 90 to 120. | Prydes Easifeed Lazarus | 8.2m | $24,000 | Jordan Leedham | Fr5 | - | $15.00 | 14 days ago | - | 1:54.9 (55.0, 26.0) | Hurricane Harley | Tango Tara NZ 1.4m | Bettor Isolate 1.0m |
| 7/12 | 20 May 2023 | Melton | 2240m | - | NR 80 to 105. | Western Ford Pace | 10.5m | $20,000 | Kate Gath | Sr2 | - | $4.80 | 7 days ago | - | 1:55.6 (55.5, 27.3) | Serg Blanco NZ | Cobber 3.9m | La Captain 1.4m |
| 1/7 | 13 May 2023 | Melton | 2240m | - | NR 90 to 120. | Allied Express Ffa | - | $24,000 | Kate Gath | Fr3 | - | $3.80 | - | - | 1:56.8 (55.3, 27.1) | Yambukian | Courageous Saint 2.6m | Kosimo HD |
Sire
Bettors Delight USA
Dam
Coppagoodone NZ
Trained at
Long Forest
Colours
Royal Blue, White Checked Sash, White Sleeve, Red Stripes
Owners
R W (Robert) Sinnott
| Driver (12 months) | Stats | Win % | Place % | Rank | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jordan Leedham | 0-0-0-0 | 0% | 0% | - |
| Trainer (12 months) | Stats | Win % | Place % | Rank | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| A P Gath | 0-0-0-0 | 0% | 0% | - |
Race comment
OVERVIEW: On face value, this evening’s Smoken Up Sprint, the final, frenetic rehearsal for next weekend’s Group 1 Victoria Cup, is both a race in two and a contest of contrasting characters. In one corner there’s weekend warrior and standardbred war veteran BULLETPROOF BOY (3). In the other is Hollywood glamour-puss and slightly tortured genius CATCH A WAVE (8). The last time that pair met was in August’s My Lightning Blue FFA under identical conditions in every meaningful way. On that occasion, just as seems likely here, BULLETPROOF BOY (3) led while CATCH A WAVE (8) settles way downtown before launching late with one, breathtaking run. The form guide tells us that nothing more than a neck separated this dichotomous duo in the My Lightning Blue, though the truth is that CATCH A WAVE (8) had BULLETPROOF BOY (3) covered before they straightened for home and simply lost focus through the final stages. The only advantage BULLETPROOF BOY (3) possesses tonight, as opposed to their last encounter, is that he should assume a much easier lead and the first split won’t be 27.2 as it was in the MLB. Still, it’s overwhelmingly likely that BULLETPROOF BOY (3) will lead into the lane before CATCH A WAVE (8) swallows him up like a late-night HSP through the final furlong. The only very minor knockout chances outside that pair are dynamite sit-sprinter TRIPLE EIGHT (9) who is racing well despite being slightly off his one-time best and open class newcomer BLITZERN (1) who seems certain to benefit from a perfect trailing journey in transit. EARLY SPEED: 3 (Likely Leader) + 5? + 1 RATINGS: 8/ 3/ 9/ 1/ 10/ 5/ 6/ 4/ 11/ 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
24-5-1-5
Distance
9-3-1-2
Track & Distance
9-3-1-2
Last Season
20-8-3-5
This Season
16-0-1-4
Career
52-15-7-10
Prize Money
$278,020
Win Range
1710 - 2240
Last 10 Starts
9403428793
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 | 52-15-7-10 | 9-3-1-2 | 18-4-4-3 | 24-5-1-5 | 9-3-1-2 | 16-0-1-4 | 20-8-3-5 | 0-0-0-0 | 0-0-0-0 | |
| Win % | 29% | 33% | 22% | 21% | 33% | 0% | 40% | 0% | 0% | |
| Place % | 62% | 67% | 61% | 46% | 67% | 31% | 80% | 0% | 0% | |
| Rank | 4 | 2 | 6 | 4 | 2 | 8 | 3 | - | - |
| 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 | 29 Sep 2023 | Kilmore | 2180m | - | NR 80 or better. | 7-Eleven Cup | 4.0m | $20,000 | Daryl Douglas | Sr2 | - | $12.00 | 6 days ago | - | 1:54.2 (56.4, 28.9) | Outlaw Man NZ | La Captain 2.3m | Interest Free 1.7m |
| 9/11 | 23 Sep 2023 | Melton | 2240m | - | NR 90 or better. | Woodlands Stud Pace | 22.4m | $20,000 | Daryl Douglas | Fr5 | - | $41.00 | 8 days ago | - | 1:53.5 (55.5, 27.2) | Act Now | Better Eclipse 2.1m | Outlaw Man NZ 7.2m |
| 7/12 | 15 Sep 2023 | Bendigo | 2150m | - | - | Vicbred 4yo E&g Silver | 16.0m | $20,000 | Daryl Douglas | Sr1 | - | $3.20 | 6 days ago | - | 1:55.3 (56.1, 28.5) | Major Major | Pas Guarantee 2.8m | Jet Rock 4.1m |
| 8/11 | 9 Sep 2023 | Melton | 2240m | - | - | Vss 4yo E&g Semi-Final | 20.2m | $20,000 | Daryl Douglas | Sr5 | - | $12.00 | 9 days ago | - | 1:55.4 (55.0, 27.0) | Eyethink | Roarforroscoe 9.6m | Hot Deal 2.5m |
| 2/10 | 31 Aug 2023 | Shepptn | 2190m | - | - | Vicbred 4yo E & G Ht 2 | 1.9m | $10,000 | Daryl Douglas | Fr5 | - | $2.90 | 5 days ago | - | 1:55.3 (56.7, 28.8) | Eyethink | Interest Free 1.9m | Roarforroscoe 7.3m |
| 4/10 | 26 Aug 2023 | Melton | 1720m | - | NR 85 to 120. | Centre State Printing Pace | 5.2m | $20,000 | Jack Laugher | Fr5 | - | $34.00 | 14 days ago | - | 1:51.3 (55.7, 28.0) | Curly James | Vanquish Stride NZ 1.5m | Triple Eight NZ 2.3m |
| 3/10 | 12 Aug 2023 | Melton | 1720m | - | NR 90 to 120. | Melton My Lightning Blue | 6.2m | $24,000 | Daryl Douglas | Fr1 | - | $8.50 | 7 days ago | - | 1:51.7 (55.1, 27.7) | Catch a Wave | Bulletproof Boy NK | Interest Free 5.2m |
| 10/12 | 5 Aug 2023 | Melton | 2240m | - | NR 90 to 120. | Waste Sense Our Maestro | 11.9m | $24,000 | Daryl Douglas | Fr6 | - | $126.00 | 14 days ago | - | 1:55.6 (55.2, 26.4) | Better Eclipse | Hurricane Harley HD | Yambukian HFNK |
| 4/6 | 22 Jul 2023 | Melton | 2240m | - | NR 90 to 120. | Garrards Preux Chevalier | 10.1m | $24,000 | Daryl Douglas | Fr4 | - | $81.00 | 7 days ago | - | 1:55.1 (54.4, 26.6) | Yambukian | Catch a Wave SHFHD | Max Delight 6.1m |
| 9/10 | 15 Jul 2023 | Kilmore | 1690m | - | NR 90 to 120. | 2023 Popular Alm Sprint | 8.0m | $24,000 | Daryl Douglas | Sr1 | - | $21.00 | - | - | 1:53.2 (56.3, 28.7) | Bettor Isolate | Tango Tara NZ HFHD | Like a Wildfire NZ 1.6m |
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% | - |
D: Ryan Sanderson (a(C))
T: S T Sanderson
Race comment
OVERVIEW: On face value, this evening’s Smoken Up Sprint, the final, frenetic rehearsal for next weekend’s Group 1 Victoria Cup, is both a race in two and a contest of contrasting characters. In one corner there’s weekend warrior and standardbred war veteran BULLETPROOF BOY (3). In the other is Hollywood glamour-puss and slightly tortured genius CATCH A WAVE (8). The last time that pair met was in August’s My Lightning Blue FFA under identical conditions in every meaningful way. On that occasion, just as seems likely here, BULLETPROOF BOY (3) led while CATCH A WAVE (8) settles way downtown before launching late with one, breathtaking run. The form guide tells us that nothing more than a neck separated this dichotomous duo in the My Lightning Blue, though the truth is that CATCH A WAVE (8) had BULLETPROOF BOY (3) covered before they straightened for home and simply lost focus through the final stages. The only advantage BULLETPROOF BOY (3) possesses tonight, as opposed to their last encounter, is that he should assume a much easier lead and the first split won’t be 27.2 as it was in the MLB. Still, it’s overwhelmingly likely that BULLETPROOF BOY (3) will lead into the lane before CATCH A WAVE (8) swallows him up like a late-night HSP through the final furlong. The only very minor knockout chances outside that pair are dynamite sit-sprinter TRIPLE EIGHT (9) who is racing well despite being slightly off his one-time best and open class newcomer BLITZERN (1) who seems certain to benefit from a perfect trailing journey in transit. EARLY SPEED: 3 (Likely Leader) + 5? + 1 RATINGS: 8/ 3/ 9/ 1/ 10/ 5/ 6/ 4/ 11/ 9
Age
8 years old
Sex
Black - Gelding
Breeding
Bettors Delight USA - Pemberton Shard NZ (Christian Cullen NZ)
Best MR
1:52.0MS
Dist Best MR
1:52.0MS
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
20-2-2-2
Distance
9-1-1-1
Track & Distance
9-1-1-1
Last Season
19-3-2-1
This Season
13-1-2-1
Career
61-11-11-7
Prize Money
$239,406
Win Range
1650 - 2240
Last 10 Starts
5621583256
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 | 61-11-11-7 | 9-1-1-1 | 23-6-4-4 | 20-2-2-2 | 9-1-1-1 | 13-1-2-1 | 19-3-2-1 | 0-0-0-0 | 0-0-0-0 | |
| Win % | 18% | 11% | 26% | 10% | 11% | 8% | 16% | 0% | 0% | |
| Place % | 48% | 33% | 61% | 30% | 33% | 31% | 32% | 0% | 0% | |
| Rank | 10 | 6 | 5 | 9 | 6 | 7 | 9 | - | - |
| Finish | Date | Track | Distance | Race No. | Cond. | Class | Margin | Prize won | Driver | BR | Handicap | SP | Last Run | Settle | Mile rate | Winner | 2nd | 3rd |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/10 | 23 Sep 2023 | Melton | 1720m | - | NR 80 to 94. | Trevor Craddock 100th Pace | 11.5m | $20,000 | Abby Sanderson | Sr3 | - | $21.00 | 15 days ago | - | 1:52.8 (55.1, 27.2) | La Captain | District Attorney 2.0m | Wheres the Gold NZ HFHD |
| 5/9 | 8 Sep 2023 | Melton | 1720m | - | NR 90 to 120. | Vhrc Caduceus Classic | 5.3m | $75,000 | Ryan Sanderson | Fr1 | - | $10.00 | 13 days ago | - | 1:53.5 (55.4, 27.6) | Better Eclipse | Bulletproof Boy SHFHD | Curly James 3.4m |
| 2/10 | 26 Aug 2023 | Melton | 1720m | - | NR 85 to 120. | Centre State Printing Pace | 1.5m | $20,000 | Ryan Sanderson | Fr1 | - | $9.50 | 7 days ago | - | 1:51.3 (55.7, 28.0) | Curly James | Vanquish Stride NZ 1.5m | Triple Eight NZ 2.3m |
| 3/10 | 19 Aug 2023 | Melton | 1720m | - | NR 80 to 94. | Sulky.app Pace | 2.8m | $20,000 | Ryan Sanderson | Fr5 | - | $12.00 | 7 days ago | - | 1:53.6 (55.3, 27.7) | Justalittlesip NZ | Arggghhh HFNK | Vanquish Stride NZ 2.0m |
| 8/10 | 12 Aug 2023 | Melton | 1720m | - | NR 90 to 120. | Melton My Lightning Blue | 15.0m | $24,000 | Ryan Sanderson | Fr6 | - | $26.00 | 14 days ago | - | 1:51.7 (55.1, 27.7) | Catch a Wave | Bulletproof Boy NK | Interest Free 5.2m |
| 5/10 | 29 Jul 2023 | Balarat | 1710m | - | NR 85 to 120. | Isuzu Ute Ballarat Pace | 4.8m | $20,000 | Abby Sanderson | Fr4 | - | $34.00 | 35 days ago | - | 1:53.9 (55.6, 27.7) | Khafaji | Bulletproof Boy NK | Ultimate Vinnie 1.5m |
| 1/9 | 24 Jun 2023 | Melton | 1720m | - | NR 90 to 120. | Waste Sense Blacks A Fake | - | $24,000 | Ryan Sanderson | Fr1 | - | $26.00 | 31 days ago | - | 1:52.0 (56.7, 29.1) | Vanquish Stride NZ | Huli Nien NK | Yankee Gold NZ 1.4m |
| 2/8 | 24 May 2023 | Mildura | 2190m | - | NR up to 120. | Vale Tony 'Snow' Cumming | 9.1m | $12,000 | Ryan Sanderson | Fr5 | - | $2.90 | 18 days ago | - | 1:58.5 (59.1, 29.8) | Bernie Winkle NZ | Vanquish Stride NZ 9.1m | Nationaldraft 5.3m |
| 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 | - | - | 1:57.5 (56.8, 26.9) | Arggghhh | Pull the Other Leg NZ 1.2m | Montana Storm NZ NK |
Sire
Bettors Delight USA
Dam
Pemberton Shard NZ
Trained at
Sidmouth
Colours
Light Blue & Yellow Diamonds, Yellow Sleeves
Owners
E & M Stride
| 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: On face value, this evening’s Smoken Up Sprint, the final, frenetic rehearsal for next weekend’s Group 1 Victoria Cup, is both a race in two and a contest of contrasting characters. In one corner there’s weekend warrior and standardbred war veteran BULLETPROOF BOY (3). In the other is Hollywood glamour-puss and slightly tortured genius CATCH A WAVE (8). The last time that pair met was in August’s My Lightning Blue FFA under identical conditions in every meaningful way. On that occasion, just as seems likely here, BULLETPROOF BOY (3) led while CATCH A WAVE (8) settles way downtown before launching late with one, breathtaking run. The form guide tells us that nothing more than a neck separated this dichotomous duo in the My Lightning Blue, though the truth is that CATCH A WAVE (8) had BULLETPROOF BOY (3) covered before they straightened for home and simply lost focus through the final stages. The only advantage BULLETPROOF BOY (3) possesses tonight, as opposed to their last encounter, is that he should assume a much easier lead and the first split won’t be 27.2 as it was in the MLB. Still, it’s overwhelmingly likely that BULLETPROOF BOY (3) will lead into the lane before CATCH A WAVE (8) swallows him up like a late-night HSP through the final furlong. The only very minor knockout chances outside that pair are dynamite sit-sprinter TRIPLE EIGHT (9) who is racing well despite being slightly off his one-time best and open class newcomer BLITZERN (1) who seems certain to benefit from a perfect trailing journey in transit. EARLY SPEED: 3 (Likely Leader) + 5? + 1 RATINGS: 8/ 3/ 9/ 1/ 10/ 5/ 6/ 4/ 11/ 9
Age
7 years old
Sex
Brown - Horse
Breeding
Western Terror USA - Blitzsuzy (Blissfull Hall USA)
Best MR
1:54.5
Dist Best MR
1:54.5MS
Gear
Bit - Headcheck, Bit - Snaffle, Boots - Knee, Burr - Bit N/S, Crupper, Deafeners - Removable, Headcheck - Fixed, Hopples - Flat, Hopples - Length 55, Hopple Shorteners - Cord - Pin, Shoes - Front, Shoes - Hind, Tail Tie, Whip, Blinkers - Cant See Bak
Today's Stats
Track
13-1-1-0
Distance
4-0-0-0
Track & Distance
4-0-0-0
Last Season
18-7-2-1
This Season
1-0-0-0
Career
42-14-5-5
Prize Money
$229,960
Win Range
1690 - 2650
Last 10 Starts
75441211x7
Last Run
20 days ago
Win S/Rate
Place S/Rate
| Total | Distance | Dist Range | Track | Trk & Dist | This Season | Last Season | 1st Up | 2nd Up | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stats | 42-14-5-5 | 4-0-0-0 | 12-4-0-2 | 13-1-1-0 | 4-0-0-0 | 1-0-0-0 | 18-7-2-1 | 0-0-0-0 | 0-0-0-0 | |
| Win % | 33% | 0% | 33% | 8% | 0% | 0% | 39% | 0% | 0% | |
| Place % | 57% | 0% | 50% | 15% | 0% | 0% | 56% | 0% | 0% | |
| Rank | 2 | - | 4 | 10 | - | - | 4 | - | - |
| Finish | Date | Track | Distance | Race No. | Cond. | Class | Margin | Prize won | Driver | BR | Handicap | SP | Last Run | Settle | Mile rate | Winner | 2nd | 3rd |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/11 | 17 Sep 2023 | Marybro | 2690m | - | NR 90 to 120. | Maryborough Gold Cup | 21.8m | $30,000 | Allan Mcdonough | Fr5 | - | $19.00 | 288 days ago | - | 1:57.0 (54.7, 27.3) | Rock N Roll Doo NZ | Curly James 1.3m | Narutac Prince 7.5m |
| 1/12 | 3 Dec 2022 | Lncstn | 2200m | - | No NR. | Golden Apple Final | - | $50,000 | Allan Mcdonough | 10 Fr1 | 10kgs | $1.24 | 20 days ago | - | 1:57.4 (56.7, 28.4) | Blitzern | Montana Storm NZ 14.9m | Ryley Major 8.3m |
| 1/11 | 13 Nov 2022 | Lncstn | 2200m | - | No NR. | Golden Apple H1 | - | $14,000 | Allan Mcdonough | 10 Fr2 | 10kgs | $1.55 | 16 days ago | - | 1:58.7 (55.7, 27.7) | Blitzern | Young Rooster 24.3m | Diamonds N Cash NZ 5.5m |
| 2/7 | 28 Oct 2022 | Swanhil | 2790m | - | NR 90 to 120. | 3sh Swan Hill Pacing Cup | 9.2m | $35,000 | Allan Mcdonough | Fr3 | - | $10.00 | 10 days ago | - | 1:56.3 (54.2, 27.8) | Our Millionaire | Blitzern 9.2m | Torrid Saint SHFHD |
| 1/11 | 18 Oct 2022 | Swanhil | 2240m | - | NR 67 to 89. | Laser Electrical Pace | - | $10,000 | Allan Mcdonough | Sr3 | - | $1.50 | 10 days ago | - | 1:56.1 (54.8, 27.2) | Blitzern | Sahara Tiger 11.7m | Hugo Rocks 3.8m |
| 4/12 | 8 Oct 2022 | Melton | 2240m | - | NR 70 to 89. | Tab Pace | 6.2m | $20,000 | Allan Mcdonough | Sr1 | - | $6.50 | 7 days ago | - | 1:57.9 (54.8, 26.7) | Pull the Other Leg NZ | Argyle NZ 3.7m | Alby Two Chains 1.3m |
| 4/12 | 1 Oct 2022 | Melton | 2240m | - | NR 85 to 99. | Dnr Logistics Pace | 3.3m | $20,000 | Allan Mcdonough | Sr5 | - | $41.00 | 8 days ago | - | 1:54.2 (55.0, 27.6) | Huli Nien | Beyond Delight 1.3m | Kosimo HD |
| 5/10 | 23 Sep 2022 | Kilmore | 2180m | - | NR 75 to 84. | C & M Build Group Pace | 5.8m | $20,000 | Connor Clarke | Sr3 | - | $5.00 | 20 days ago | - | 1:57.5 (56.6, 29.2) | Narutac Prince | Rick Reilly NZ 1.1m | Jilliby Nitro 3.3m |
| 7/9 | 3 Sep 2022 | Melton | 2240m | - | NR 80 to 94. | Hygain Pace | 8.9m | $20,000 | Allan Mcdonough | Fr5 | - | $2.30 | 14 days ago | - | 1:56.6 (55.9, 27.5) | Major Meister NZ | Mighty Flying Art NZ HFHD | Enchanted Stride HFHD |
| 1/9 | 20 Aug 2022 | Melton | 2240m | - | NR 80 to 89. | Rob Gaylard Memorial Pace | - | $20,000 | Allan Mcdonough | Sr1 | - | $2.40 | - | - | 1:56.0 (56.4, 28.2) | Blitzern | Soextra 5.3m | Love Ina Chevy NZ HFHD |
Sire
Western Terror USA
Dam
Blitzsuzy
Trained at
Karoola
Colours
Red, Yellow Stripe & Sleeves
Owners
J D Montesano, B A Madigan, J J Traunini
| Driver (12 months) | Stats | Win % | Place % | Rank | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Allan McDonough | 0-0-0-0 | 0% | 0% | - |
| Trainer (12 months) | Stats | Win % | Place % | Rank | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| A T McDonough | 0-0-0-0 | 0% | 0% | - |
Race comment
OVERVIEW: On face value, this evening’s Smoken Up Sprint, the final, frenetic rehearsal for next weekend’s Group 1 Victoria Cup, is both a race in two and a contest of contrasting characters. In one corner there’s weekend warrior and standardbred war veteran BULLETPROOF BOY (3). In the other is Hollywood glamour-puss and slightly tortured genius CATCH A WAVE (8). The last time that pair met was in August’s My Lightning Blue FFA under identical conditions in every meaningful way. On that occasion, just as seems likely here, BULLETPROOF BOY (3) led while CATCH A WAVE (8) settles way downtown before launching late with one, breathtaking run. The form guide tells us that nothing more than a neck separated this dichotomous duo in the My Lightning Blue, though the truth is that CATCH A WAVE (8) had BULLETPROOF BOY (3) covered before they straightened for home and simply lost focus through the final stages. The only advantage BULLETPROOF BOY (3) possesses tonight, as opposed to their last encounter, is that he should assume a much easier lead and the first split won’t be 27.2 as it was in the MLB. Still, it’s overwhelmingly likely that BULLETPROOF BOY (3) will lead into the lane before CATCH A WAVE (8) swallows him up like a late-night HSP through the final furlong. The only very minor knockout chances outside that pair are dynamite sit-sprinter TRIPLE EIGHT (9) who is racing well despite being slightly off his one-time best and open class newcomer BLITZERN (1) who seems certain to benefit from a perfect trailing journey in transit. EARLY SPEED: 3 (Likely Leader) + 5? + 1 RATINGS: 8/ 3/ 9/ 1/ 10/ 5/ 6/ 4/ 11/ 9
Age
9 years old
Sex
Bay/Brown - Gelding
Breeding
Bettors Delight USA - Chicago Blues (NZ) (Christian Cullen NZ)
Best MR
1:51.7MS
Dist Best MR
1:51.7MS
Gear
Bit - Snaffle, Open Bridle, Boots - Shin/Tendon, Crupper, Deafeners - Removable, Headcheck - None, Hopples - Flat, Hopples - Length 57, Shoes - Front, Shoes - Hind, Tongue Tie - Visible, Whip, Reins - Conventional
Today's Stats
Track
13-0-1-4
Distance
4-0-1-0
Track & Distance
4-0-1-0
Last Season
13-1-2-2
This Season
9-1-1-0
Career
71-15-13-9
Prize Money
$451,648
Win Range
1609 - 2678
Last 10 Starts
1727x0656x
Last Run
91 days ago
Win S/Rate
Place S/Rate
| Total | Distance | Dist Range | Track | Trk & Dist | This Season | Last Season | 1st Up | 2nd Up | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stats | 71-15-13-9 | 4-0-1-0 | 29-5-3-5 | 13-0-1-4 | 4-0-1-0 | 9-1-1-0 | 13-1-2-2 | 0-0-0-0 | 0-0-0-0 | |
| Win % | 21% | 0% | 17% | 0% | 0% | 11% | 8% | 0% | 0% | |
| Place % | 52% | 25% | 45% | 38% | 25% | 22% | 38% | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/10 | 8 Jul 2023 | Bendigo | 2150m | - | NR 90 to 120. | J & A Mazzetti Painting | 16.9m | $24,000 | Nathan Jack | Fr2 | - | $6.50 | 14 days ago | - | 1:55.7 (55.9, 28.1) | Tango Tara NZ | Max Delight HD | Bettor Isolate 3.2m |
| 5/9 | 24 Jun 2023 | Melton | 1720m | - | NR 90 to 120. | Waste Sense Blacks A Fake | 9.0m | $24,000 | Nathan Jack | Fr7 | - | $26.00 | 14 days ago | - | 1:52.0 (56.7, 29.1) | Vanquish Stride NZ | Huli Nien NK | Yankee Gold NZ 1.4m |
| 6/9 | 10 Jun 2023 | Melton | 2240m | - | NR 90 to 120. | Delre National Italian Cup | 7.2m | $24,000 | Nathan Jack | Fr4 | - | $19.00 | 14 days ago | - | 1:54.8 (54.7, 27.2) | Serg Blanco NZ | Like a Wildfire NZ NK | Torrid Saint SHFHD |
| 12/12 | 27 May 2023 | Melton | 2240m | - | NR 90 to 120. | Tab Bold David Ffa | 19.7m | $24,000 | Nathan Jack | Sr4 | - | $19.00 | 64 days ago | - | 1:58.3 (55.2, 27.2) | Heza Son of Agun | Justalittlesip NZ 1.1m | Sew What HD |
| 7/9 | 24 Mar 2023 | Menangl | 1609m | - | NR up to 120. | Warrawee Needy @ Wingate F | 9.6m | $20,400 | Jack Trainor | Fr5 | - | $13.00 | 20 days ago | - | 1:50.5 (54.0, 27.3) | Fire Fox NZ | Sahara Sirocco 2.7m | Spirit of St Louis NZ SHFHD |
| 2/6 | 4 Mar 2023 | Menangl | 2400m | - | NR up to 120. | Bubba Gump Pest Control | HFHD | $25,500 | Jack Trainor | Fr6 | - | $9.00 | 15 days ago | - | 1:54.7 (53.9, 27.2) | Betterzippit NZ | Perfect Stride NZ HD | Loyalist NZ HFHD |
| 7/8 | 17 Feb 2023 | Newcast | 1609m | - | NR up to 120. | Newcastle Mile Group 2 | 9.3m | $100,000 | Jack Trainor | Fr5 | - | $12.00 | 13 days ago | - | 1:51.1 (55.4, 27.2) | Mach Dan | Tasty Delight NK | Petes Said So NZ 2.7m |
| 1/9 | 4 Feb 2023 | Menangl | 2300m | - | NR up to 95. | Allied Express App | - | $20,400 | Joshua Gallagher | Fr9 | - | $1.60 | 14 days ago | - | 1:56.3 (53.6, 27.0) | Perfect Stride NZ | Art Tutor 1.5m | Little Bliss HFHD |
| 4/9 | 21 Jan 2023 | Menangl | 1609m | - | NR up to 120. | Australian Pacing Gold | 6.6m | $20,400 | Jack Callaghan | Fr5 | - | $9.00 | 49 days ago | - | 1:49.3 (53.8, 26.7) | Petes Said So NZ | Expensive Ego HD | The Black Prince NZ 5.6m |
| 2/11 | 3 Dec 2022 | Geelong | 2570m | - | - | Inter Dominion Pacing Ht | 2.5m | $30,000 | Jack Trainor | Fr2 | - | $19.00 | - | - | 1:58.5 (54.5, 27.0) | Honolua Bay | Perfect Stride NZ 2.5m | Zeuss Bromac NZ 1.6m |
Sire
Bettors Delight USA
Dam
Chicago Blues (NZ)
Trained at
Menangle Park
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: On face value, this evening’s Smoken Up Sprint, the final, frenetic rehearsal for next weekend’s Group 1 Victoria Cup, is both a race in two and a contest of contrasting characters. In one corner there’s weekend warrior and standardbred war veteran BULLETPROOF BOY (3). In the other is Hollywood glamour-puss and slightly tortured genius CATCH A WAVE (8). The last time that pair met was in August’s My Lightning Blue FFA under identical conditions in every meaningful way. On that occasion, just as seems likely here, BULLETPROOF BOY (3) led while CATCH A WAVE (8) settles way downtown before launching late with one, breathtaking run. The form guide tells us that nothing more than a neck separated this dichotomous duo in the My Lightning Blue, though the truth is that CATCH A WAVE (8) had BULLETPROOF BOY (3) covered before they straightened for home and simply lost focus through the final stages. The only advantage BULLETPROOF BOY (3) possesses tonight, as opposed to their last encounter, is that he should assume a much easier lead and the first split won’t be 27.2 as it was in the MLB. Still, it’s overwhelmingly likely that BULLETPROOF BOY (3) will lead into the lane before CATCH A WAVE (8) swallows him up like a late-night HSP through the final furlong. The only very minor knockout chances outside that pair are dynamite sit-sprinter TRIPLE EIGHT (9) who is racing well despite being slightly off his one-time best and open class newcomer BLITZERN (1) who seems certain to benefit from a perfect trailing journey in transit. EARLY SPEED: 3 (Likely Leader) + 5? + 1 RATINGS: 8/ 3/ 9/ 1/ 10/ 5/ 6/ 4/ 11/ 9