Melton R5 ALLIED EXPRESS CASEY CLASSIC
Allied Express Casey Classic Gr3
8:42pm • 2240m • Mobile Start • Pacers • Pacers • No age restrictions • $50,0008:42pm • 2240m • Mobile Start • Pacers • Pacers • No age restrictions • $50,000
Race Notes
Age
8 years old
Sex
Brown - Gelding
Breeding
Betterthancheddar USA - Power of Eclipse (Northern Luck CA)
Best MR
1:47.6MS
Dist Best MR
1:52.5MS
Gear
Bit - Headcheck, Bit - Snaffle, Blinkers - Dolly Vardon, Boots - Knee, Boots - Shin/Tendon, Burr - Pole N/S, Crupper, Deafeners - Removable, Hopples - Flat, Hopples - Length 59
Today's Stats
Track
21-7-4-3
Distance
17-6-3-2
Track & Distance
17-6-3-2
Last Season
19-8-3-2
This Season
0-0-0-0
Career
59-20-12-9
Prize Money
$1,454,537
Win Range
1609 - 2690
Last 10 Starts
1210111212
Last Run
42 days ago
Win S/Rate
Place S/Rate
| Total | Distance | Dist Range | Track | Trk & Dist | This Season | Last Season | 1st Up | 2nd Up | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stats | 59-20-12-9 | 17-6-3-2 | 34-11-9-5 | 21-7-4-3 | 17-6-3-2 | 0-0-0-0 | 19-8-3-2 | 0-0-0-0 | 0-0-0-0 | |
| Win % | 34% | 35% | 32% | 33% | 35% | 0% | 42% | 0% | 0% | |
| Place % | 69% | 65% | 74% | 67% | 65% | 0% | 68% | 0% | 0% | |
| Rank | 3 | 3 | 4 | 2 | 3 | - | 2 | - | - |
| Finish | Date | Track | Distance | Race No. | Cond. | Class | Margin | Prize won | Driver | BR | Handicap | SP | Last Run | Settle | Mile rate | Winner | 2nd | 3rd |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/12 | 16 Dec 2023 | Albpark | 2680m | - | No NR. | 2023 Inter Dominion Final | 10.6m | $530,000 | Greg Sugars | Sr4 | - | $9.50 | 7 days ago | - | 1:53.5 (54.7, 27.5) | Leap to Fame | Better Eclipse 10.6m | Swayzee NK |
| 1/11 | 9 Dec 2023 | Albpark | 2680m | - | No NR. | Id23 Rd3 Heats - Ht 9 | - | $30,000 | Greg Sugars | Sr3 | - | $3.90 | 4 days ago | - | 1:55.4 (54.4, 26.5) | Better Eclipse | Classie Washington NZ NK | Kanena Provlima 9.3m |
| 2/11 | 5 Dec 2023 | Albpark | 2138m | - | No NR. | Id23 Rd2 Heats - Ht 6 | 1.4m | $30,000 | Greg Sugars | Sr4 | - | $1.95 | 4 days ago | - | 1:54.1 (53.7, 26.1) | Nerano NZ | Better Eclipse 1.4m | Turn It Up HFNK |
| 1/9 | 1 Dec 2023 | Albpark | 1660m | - | No NR. | Id23 Rd1 Heats - Ht 2 | - | $28,650 | Greg Sugars | Fr5 | - | $2.15 | 14 days ago | - | 1:51.5 (54.5, 26.5) | Better Eclipse | Classie Washington NZ 1.4m | Captain Shuffles 7.8m |
| 1/12 | 17 Nov 2023 | Bendigo | 2150m | - | - | Pryde'S Easifeed Cup | - | $15,000 | Greg Sugars | Sr5 | - | $1.85 | 13 days ago | - | 1:54.0 (56.1, 28.2) | Better Eclipse | Ideal Escape 3.9m | Outlaw Man NZ 2.6m |
| 1/5 | 4 Nov 2023 | Melton | 2240m | - | - | 4yo & 5yo Championship | - | $50,000 | Greg Sugars | Fr5 | - | $8.00 | 21 days ago | - | 1:57.1 (54.2, 26.1) | Better Eclipse | Beyond Delight 1.3m | Catch a Wave HFNK |
| 11/11 | 14 Oct 2023 | Melton | 2240m | - | - | Pryde'S Easifeed Vic Cup | 9.8m | $300,000 | Greg Sugars | Fr1 | - | $7.50 | 15 days ago | - | 1:52.7 (55.5, 28.2) | Act Now | Catch a Wave HD | Leap to Fame SHFHD |
| 1/12 | 29 Sep 2023 | Kilmore | 2690m | - | NR 90 to 120. | Jet Roofing Kilmore Cup | - | $75,000 | Greg Sugars | Sr1 | - | $3.90 | 6 days ago | - | 1:58.8 (56.5, 26.8) | Better Eclipse | Beyond Delight HFHD | Act Now 2.7m |
| 2/11 | 23 Sep 2023 | Melton | 2240m | - | NR 90 or better. | Woodlands Stud Pace | 2.1m | $20,000 | Greg Sugars | Sr1 | - | $2.70 | 15 days ago | - | 1:53.5 (55.5, 27.2) | Act Now | Better Eclipse 2.1m | Outlaw Man NZ 7.2m |
| 1/9 | 8 Sep 2023 | Melton | 1720m | - | NR 90 to 120. | Vhrc Caduceus Classic | - | $75,000 | Greg Sugars | Sr2 | - | $2.10 | - | - | 1:53.5 (55.4, 27.6) | Better Eclipse | Bulletproof Boy SHFHD | Curly James 3.4m |
Sire
Betterthancheddar USA
Dam
Power of Eclipse
Trained at
Cobbitty
Colours
Green, Red Yoke & Braces, White Stars & Piping
Owners
A (Antoinette) Bajada
| Driver (12 months) | Stats | Win % | Place % | Rank | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Greg Sugars | 0-0-0-0 | 0% | 0% | - |
| Trainer (12 months) | Stats | Win % | Place % | Rank | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| J A Tubbs | 0-0-0-0 | 0% | 0% | - |
D: Mark Purdon
T: M Purdon, N Purdon
Race comment
OVERVIEW: BETTER ECLIPSE (1) is returning from his Queensland Inter Dominion campaign, where he won two heats and finished second in the Final. He isn’t a brilliant beginner from the mobile and barrier one isn’t his most suitable position but he has been in superb form so he must be rated highly. The outstanding New Zealand 4yo pacer DON’T STOP DREAMING (8) makes his Australian debut. He followed a second in the New Zealand Derby with a victory in the Franklin Cup defeating Old Town Road and Akuta so he has the class to figure in the finish. BULLETPROOF BOY (2) secures his best draw since a Melton victory over TRIPLE EIGHT (9) on December 09 and has had little luck at his past three starts so he is capable of running a good race. SERG BLANCO (5) was withdrawn out of the Ballarat Cup last week but he missed out narrowly in the Bendigo Cup two starts ago and he has already won the Swan Hill and Yarra Valley Cups during the Country Cups season so he warrants respect. EARLY SPEED: 2 (possible leader), 1,3,4,5 RATINGS: 1,8/ 2,5/ 4,7,9/ field
Age
5 years old
Sex
Bay - Horse
Breeding
Bettors Delight USA - Start Dreaming NZ (American Ideal USA)
Best MR
1:53.5
Dist Best MR
1:59.2MS
Gear
Bit - Headcheck, Bit - Straight, Boots - Shin/Tendon, Boots - Bumper, Burr - Rein N/S, Crupper, Headcheck - Fixed, Hopples - Flat, Hopples - Length 56, Shadow Roll, Shoes - Front, Shoes - Hind, Whip, Deafeners - Removable Hood, Reins - Conventional, ...
Today's Stats
Track
0-0-0-0
Distance
0-0-0-0
Track & Distance
0-0-0-0
Last Season
9-6-1-1
This Season
0-0-0-0
Career
16-12-2-1
Prize Money
$1,118,670
Win Range
1609 - 2700
Last 10 Starts
111x411321
Last Run
27 days ago
Win S/Rate
Place S/Rate
| Total | Distance | Dist Range | Track | Trk & Dist | This Season | Last Season | 1st Up | 2nd Up | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stats | 16-12-2-1 | 0-0-0-0 | 1-1-0-0 | 0-0-0-0 | 0-0-0-0 | 0-0-0-0 | 9-6-1-1 | 0-0-0-0 | 0-0-0-0 | |
| Win % | 75% | 0% | 100% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 67% | 0% | 0% | |
| Place % | 94% | 0% | 100% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 89% | 0% | 0% | |
| Rank | 1 | - | 1 | - | - | - | 1 | - | - |
| Finish | Date | Track | Distance | Race No. | Cond. | Class | Margin | Prize won | Driver | BR | Handicap | SP | Last Run | Settle | Mile rate | Winner | 2nd | 3rd |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/8 | 31 Dec 2023 | Axpark | 2700m | - | - | - | - | $55,800 | Tony Herlihy | 15 Sr- | 15kgs | - | 21 days ago | - | 2:01.9 | Dont Stop Dreaming NZ | Old Town Road NZ 6m | Akuta NZ 7.50m |
| 2/14 | 10 Dec 2023 | Addngtn | 2600m | - | - | - | 2.25m | $258,750 | Mark Purdon | Sr- | - | - | 9 days ago | - | 1:56.6 | Merlin (NZ) | Dont Stop Dreaming NZ 2.25m | Sooner the Bettor (NZ) 6.75m |
| 3/10 | 1 Dec 2023 | Addngtn | 1980m | - | - | - | 18.75m | $24,125 | Mark Purdon | Sr- | - | - | 17 days ago | - | 1:55.9 | Merlin (NZ) | Sooner the Bettor (NZ) 6m | Dont Stop Dreaming NZ 12.75m |
| 1/11 | 14 Nov 2023 | Addngtn | 2600m | - | - | - | - | $39,300 | Mark Purdon | Sr- | - | - | 32 days ago | - | 1:57.5 | Dont Stop Dreaming NZ | Cya Art NZ 4.50m | Merlin (NZ) 25m |
| 1/14 | 13 Oct 2023 | Addngtn | 1980m | - | - | - | - | $113,850 | Mark Purdon | Sr- | - | - | 14 days ago | - | 1:54.3 | Dont Stop Dreaming NZ | Jolimont (NZ) HFNK | Merlin (NZ) 3m |
| 4/10 | 29 Sep 2023 | Addngtn | 1980m | - | - | - | 2.10m | $24,125 | Mark Purdon | Sr- | - | - | 140 days ago | - | 1:55.2 | Coney Island Lou (NZ) | Who's Delight (NZ) HD | Charlie Brown (NZ) HFHD |
| 1/10 | 12 May 2023 | Addngtn | 1980m | - | - | - | - | $138,000 | Natalie Rasmussen | Sr- | - | - | 7 days ago | - | 1:53.6 | Dont Stop Dreaming NZ | Sinbad (NZ) 4.50m | Triple G (NZ) 8.25m |
| 1/12 | 5 May 2023 | Addngtn | 1980m | - | - | - | - | $21,450 | Natalie Rasmussen | Sr- | - | - | 27 days ago | - | 1:55.3 | Dont Stop Dreaming NZ | Merlin (NZ) 9m | Sinbad (NZ) HFNK |
| 1/8 | 8 Apr 2023 | Addngtn | 1980m | - | - | - | - | $19,250 | Natalie Rasmussen | Sr- | - | - | 125 days ago | - | 1:55.8 | Dont Stop Dreaming NZ | Triple G (NZ) 3.75m | Coney Island Lou (NZ) HFHD |
| 1/11 | 4 Dec 2022 | Addngtn | 1980m | - | - | - | - | $100,000 | Mark Purdon | Sr- | - | - | - | - | 1:53.4 | Dont Stop Dreaming NZ | The Real Sherlock NZ NK | Sinbad (NZ) 7.50m |
Sire
Bettors Delight USA
Dam
Start Dreaming NZ
Trained at
Christchurch
Colours
Grey, Blue Yoke, Braces & Sleeves With Grey Stars.
Owners
Estate of I D Dobson, D M Dunford, M D Dunford
| Driver (12 months) | Stats | Win % | Place % | Rank | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mark Purdon | 0-0-0-0 | 0% | 0% | - |
| Trainer (12 months) | Stats | Win % | Place % | Rank | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| M Purdon, N Purdon | 0-0-0-0 | 0% | 0% | - |
Race comment
OVERVIEW: BETTER ECLIPSE (1) is returning from his Queensland Inter Dominion campaign, where he won two heats and finished second in the Final. He isn’t a brilliant beginner from the mobile and barrier one isn’t his most suitable position but he has been in superb form so he must be rated highly. The outstanding New Zealand 4yo pacer DON’T STOP DREAMING (8) makes his Australian debut. He followed a second in the New Zealand Derby with a victory in the Franklin Cup defeating Old Town Road and Akuta so he has the class to figure in the finish. BULLETPROOF BOY (2) secures his best draw since a Melton victory over TRIPLE EIGHT (9) on December 09 and has had little luck at his past three starts so he is capable of running a good race. SERG BLANCO (5) was withdrawn out of the Ballarat Cup last week but he missed out narrowly in the Bendigo Cup two starts ago and he has already won the Swan Hill and Yarra Valley Cups during the Country Cups season so he warrants respect. EARLY SPEED: 2 (possible leader), 1,3,4,5 RATINGS: 1,8/ 2,5/ 4,7,9/ field
Age
11 years old
Sex
Bay - Gelding
Breeding
American Ideal USA - Slangevar (NZ) (Cameleon USA)
Best MR
1:51.7MS
Dist Best MR
1:53.2MS
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
28-6-6-4
Distance
16-6-4-2
Track & Distance
16-6-4-2
Last Season
21-1-4-5
This Season
1-0-0-0
Career
119-21-19-24
Prize Money
$976,306
Win Range
1650 - 2700
Last 10 Starts
6922632276
Last Run
21 days ago
Win S/Rate
Place S/Rate
| Total | Distance | Dist Range | Track | Trk & Dist | This Season | Last Season | 1st Up | 2nd Up | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stats | 119-21-19-24 | 16-6-4-2 | 44-15-10-6 | 28-6-6-4 | 16-6-4-2 | 1-0-0-0 | 21-1-4-5 | 0-0-0-0 | 0-0-0-0 | |
| Win % | 18% | 38% | 34% | 21% | 38% | 0% | 5% | 0% | 0% | |
| Place % | 54% | 75% | 70% | 57% | 75% | 0% | 48% | 0% | 0% | |
| Rank | 6 | 1 | 3 | 3 | 1 | - | 8 | - | - |
| Finish | Date | Track | Distance | Race No. | Cond. | Class | Margin | Prize won | Driver | BR | Handicap | SP | Last Run | Settle | Mile rate | Winner | 2nd | 3rd |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/9 | 6 Jan 2024 | Bendigo | 2650m | - | - | Garrards Bendigo Cup | 19.9m | $75,000 | Greg Sugars | Fr3 | - | $8.00 | 14 days ago | - | 1:57.4 (54.3, 26.3) | Max Delight | Serg Blanco NZ HFNK | Hurricane Harley 5.6m |
| 7/10 | 23 Dec 2023 | Melton | 1720m | - | - | Benstud Sokyola Sprint | 7.7m | $24,000 | Amy Tubbs | Fr5 | - | $16.00 | 8 days ago | - | 1:53.0 (55.0, 26.8) | Max Delight | La Captain SHFHD | Beyond Delight HFHD |
| 2/10 | 15 Dec 2023 | Melton | 2240m | - | NR up to 105. | Hip Pocket Workwear Pace | HD | $20,000 | Amy Tubbs | Sr2 | - | $2.70 | 6 days ago | - | 1:55.8 (55.7, 27.9) | Ultimate Vinnie | Triple Eight NZ HD | Arggghhh 4.6m |
| 2/6 | 9 Dec 2023 | Melton | 2240m | - | - | Logical Staffing Solutions | 2.5m | $24,000 | Amy Tubbs | Fr2 | - | $4.80 | 7 days ago | - | 1:56.1 (55.3, 27.0) | Bulletproof Boy | Triple Eight NZ 2.5m | La Captain 2.1m |
| 3/8 | 2 Dec 2023 | Melton | 2240m | - | - | D H Steel Free For All | 8.9m | $20,000 | Amy Tubbs | Fr7 | - | $8.00 | 14 days ago | - | 1:55.8 (54.9, 27.7) | Bulletproof Boy | Outlaw Man NZ 4.1m | Triple Eight NZ 4.8m |
| 6/8 | 18 Nov 2023 | Menangl | 1609m | - | No NR. | Success Stud Celebrating | 16.0m | $20,400 | Greg Sugars | Fr5 | - | - | 35 days ago | - | 1:50.3 (53.7, 26.6) | Petes Said So NZ | Our Money Rocks 1.7m | Master Catch 12.6m |
| 2/11 | 14 Oct 2023 | Melton | 2240m | - | - | Popular Alm Free For All | 2.7m | $24,000 | Greg Sugars | Sr1 | - | $5.50 | 7 days ago | - | 1:54.9 (55.5, 27.9) | Helluva NZ | Triple Eight NZ 2.7m | Outlaw Man NZ 2.4m |
| 2/10 | 7 Oct 2023 | Melton | 1720m | - | - | Tab Smoken Up Sprint | 1.8m | $50,000 | Greg Sugars | Sr2 | - | $16.00 | 20 days ago | - | 1:52.3 (54.7, 27.8) | Bulletproof Boy | Triple Eight NZ 1.8m | Helluva NZ 1.2m |
| 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 | - | - | 1:56.9 (55.6, 26.7) | Captain Bellasario | Whiskey Cavalier NZ HFHD | Platinum Stride NZ 6.9m |
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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Amy Tubbs | 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: BETTER ECLIPSE (1) is returning from his Queensland Inter Dominion campaign, where he won two heats and finished second in the Final. He isn’t a brilliant beginner from the mobile and barrier one isn’t his most suitable position but he has been in superb form so he must be rated highly. The outstanding New Zealand 4yo pacer DON’T STOP DREAMING (8) makes his Australian debut. He followed a second in the New Zealand Derby with a victory in the Franklin Cup defeating Old Town Road and Akuta so he has the class to figure in the finish. BULLETPROOF BOY (2) secures his best draw since a Melton victory over TRIPLE EIGHT (9) on December 09 and has had little luck at his past three starts so he is capable of running a good race. SERG BLANCO (5) was withdrawn out of the Ballarat Cup last week but he missed out narrowly in the Bendigo Cup two starts ago and he has already won the Swan Hill and Yarra Valley Cups during the Country Cups season so he warrants respect. EARLY SPEED: 2 (possible leader), 1,3,4,5 RATINGS: 1,8/ 2,5/ 4,7,9/ field
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
1:54.4MS
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
76-13-11-3
Distance
41-6-5-0
Track & Distance
41-6-5-0
Last Season
31-6-5-3
This Season
2-0-0-0
Career
174-38-24-15
Prize Money
$1,057,461
Win Range
1200 - 2550
Last 10 Starts
5645411680
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 | 174-38-24-15 | 41-6-5-0 | 71-14-9-5 | 76-13-11-3 | 41-6-5-0 | 2-0-0-0 | 31-6-5-3 | 0-0-0-0 | 0-0-0-0 | |
| Win % | 22% | 15% | 20% | 17% | 15% | 0% | 19% | 0% | 0% | |
| Place % | 44% | 27% | 39% | 36% | 27% | 0% | 45% | 0% | 0% | |
| Rank | 5 | 6 | 7 | 5 | 6 | - | 5 | - | - |
| Finish | Date | Track | Distance | Race No. | Cond. | Class | Margin | Prize won | Driver | BR | Handicap | SP | Last Run | Settle | Mile rate | Winner | 2nd | 3rd |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11/12 | 20 Jan 2024 | Balarat | 2710m | - | - | Decoglaze Ballarat Cup | 20.1m | $100,000 | Scott Ewen | Sr6 | - | $101.00 | 7 days ago | - | 1:59.8 (54.4, 26.0) | Kanena Provlima | Beyond Delight 5.7m | Cya Art NZ NK |
| 8/12 | 13 Jan 2024 | Shepptn | 2690m | - | - | Shepparton Pacing Cup | 13.2m | $75,000 | Scott Ewen | Sr5 | - | $51.00 | 21 days ago | - | 1:56.8 (56.2, 28.3) | Curly James | Kanena Provlima HFHD | Petes Said So NZ 7.5m |
| 6/10 | 23 Dec 2023 | Melton | 1720m | - | - | Benstud Sokyola Sprint | 7.4m | $24,000 | Scott Ewen | Sr2 | - | $5.00 | 14 days ago | - | 1:53.0 (55.0, 26.8) | Max Delight | La Captain SHFHD | Beyond Delight HFHD |
| 1/6 | 9 Dec 2023 | Melton | 2240m | - | - | Logical Staffing Solutions | - | $24,000 | Scott Ewen | Fr3 | - | $1.65 | 7 days ago | - | 1:56.1 (55.3, 27.0) | Bulletproof Boy | Triple Eight NZ 2.5m | La Captain 2.1m |
| 1/8 | 2 Dec 2023 | Melton | 2240m | - | - | D H Steel Free For All | - | $20,000 | Scott Ewen | Sr1 | - | $3.10 | 7 days ago | - | 1:55.8 (54.9, 27.7) | Bulletproof Boy | Outlaw Man NZ 4.1m | Triple Eight NZ 4.8m |
| 4/10 | 25 Nov 2023 | Melton | 1720m | - | - | Melton City Council Sprint | 3.2m | $24,000 | Scott Ewen | Sr3 | - | $10.00 | 8 days ago | - | 1:52.5 (55.0, 27.7) | Like a Wildfire NZ | Curly James 1.2m | Max Delight HFNK |
| 5/10 | 17 Nov 2023 | Bendigo | 2150m | - | - | Breeders Crown Ffa | 6.2m | $50,000 | Scott Ewen | Fr3 | - | $61.00 | 20 days ago | - | 1:56.4 (54.1, 26.4) | Mach Dan | Rock N Roll Doo NZ 2.7m | Beyond Delight 1.3m |
| 4/8 | 28 Oct 2023 | Melton | 2240m | - | NR 90 or better. | Mimosa Homes Gammalite | 6.8m | $24,000 | Scott Ewen | Sr3 | - | $10.00 | 7 days ago | - | 1:54.0 (55.1, 28.3) | Curly James | La Captain 2.8m | Catch a Wave HFNK |
| 6/8 | 21 Oct 2023 | Geelong | 2570m | - | - | Tma Geelong Pacing Cup | 13.9m | $50,000 | Scott Ewen | Fr7 | - | $34.00 | 7 days ago | - | 2:00.9 (53.4, 26.7) | Mach Dan | Major Moth 1.0m | Rock N Roll Doo NZ 3.4m |
| 5/11 | 14 Oct 2023 | Melton | 2240m | - | - | Pryde'S Easifeed Vic Cup | 1.5m | $300,000 | Scott Ewen | Fr2 | - | $126.00 | - | - | 1:52.7 (55.5, 28.2) | Act Now | Catch a Wave HD | Leap to Fame SHFHD |
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% | - |
D: Jack Laugher
T: J A Douglas
Race comment
OVERVIEW: BETTER ECLIPSE (1) is returning from his Queensland Inter Dominion campaign, where he won two heats and finished second in the Final. He isn’t a brilliant beginner from the mobile and barrier one isn’t his most suitable position but he has been in superb form so he must be rated highly. The outstanding New Zealand 4yo pacer DON’T STOP DREAMING (8) makes his Australian debut. He followed a second in the New Zealand Derby with a victory in the Franklin Cup defeating Old Town Road and Akuta so he has the class to figure in the finish. BULLETPROOF BOY (2) secures his best draw since a Melton victory over TRIPLE EIGHT (9) on December 09 and has had little luck at his past three starts so he is capable of running a good race. SERG BLANCO (5) was withdrawn out of the Ballarat Cup last week but he missed out narrowly in the Bendigo Cup two starts ago and he has already won the Swan Hill and Yarra Valley Cups during the Country Cups season so he warrants respect. EARLY SPEED: 2 (possible leader), 1,3,4,5 RATINGS: 1,8/ 2,5/ 4,7,9/ field
Age
6 years old
Sex
Bay - Gelding
Breeding
Vincent - Hazel B Hasty (NZ) (Auckland Reactor NZ)
Best MR
1:54.2MS
Dist Best MR
1:56.8MS
Gear
Bit - Snaffle, Blinkers - Spring Loaded, Boots - Knee, Boots - Shin/Tendon, Burr - Rein N/S, Crupper, Headcheck - None, Hopples - Flat, Hopples - Length 59, Neck Strap, Shoes - Front, Shoes - Hind, Tail Tie, Tongue Tie - Visible
Gear Changes
Added: Hopples - Length 59 lengthened from 58.5
Today's Stats
Track
13-3-2-0
Distance
6-1-1-0
Track & Distance
6-1-1-0
Last Season
29-9-3-3
This Season
2-1-0-0
Career
32-10-3-3
Prize Money
$228,478
Win Range
1650 - 2560
Last 10 Starts
6921101219
Last Run
21 days ago
Win S/Rate
Place S/Rate
| Total | Distance | Dist Range | Track | Trk & Dist | This Season | Last Season | 1st Up | 2nd Up | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stats | 32-10-3-3 | 6-1-1-0 | 18-4-2-3 | 13-3-2-0 | 6-1-1-0 | 2-1-0-0 | 29-9-3-3 | 0-0-0-0 | 0-0-0-0 | |
| Win % | 31% | 17% | 22% | 23% | 17% | 50% | 31% | 0% | 0% | |
| Place % | 50% | 33% | 50% | 38% | 33% | 50% | 52% | 0% | 0% | |
| Rank | 4 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 5 | 1 | 3 | - | - |
| Finish | Date | Track | Distance | Race No. | Cond. | Class | Margin | Prize won | Driver | BR | Handicap | SP | Last Run | Settle | Mile rate | Winner | 2nd | 3rd |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9/9 | 6 Jan 2024 | Bendigo | 2650m | - | - | Garrards Bendigo Cup | 47.0m | $75,000 | Jack Laugher | Fr4 | - | $18.00 | 5 days ago | - | 1:57.4 (54.3, 26.3) | Max Delight | Serg Blanco NZ HFNK | Hurricane Harley 5.6m |
| 1/10 | 1 Jan 2024 | Echuca | 2560m | - | NR 70 to 100. | Echuca Pacing Cup | - | $30,000 | Jack Laugher | Sr2 | - | $4.40 | 17 days ago | - | 1:57.4 (56.4, 27.7) | Our Vincent Can Gogh NZ | Jaxon Beach 5.4m | Ultimate Vinnie 2.5m |
| 2/8 | 15 Dec 2023 | Melton | 1720m | - | NR 80 to 89. | Lionheart Security Pace | 6.0m | $17,500 | Ellen Tormey | Fr4 | - | $5.00 | 6 days ago | - | 1:53.9 (55.0, 26.7) | Corravally Star NZ | Our Vincent Can Gogh NZ 6.0m | La Captain 4.7m |
| 1/12 | 9 Dec 2023 | Melton | 2240m | - | - | Alabar Vic. Sires Classic | - | $30,000 | Jack Laugher | Fr1 | - | $3.00 | 22 days ago | - | 1:56.8 (56.0, 27.5) | Our Vincent Can Gogh NZ | Ludacrous 3.6m | Chynchilla NZ 1.2m |
| 11/12 | 17 Nov 2023 | Bendigo | 2150m | - | - | Pryde'S Easifeed Cup | 19.4m | $15,000 | Chris Alford | Fr1 | - | $16.00 | 13 days ago | - | 1:54.0 (56.1, 28.2) | Better Eclipse | Ideal Escape 3.9m | Outlaw Man NZ 2.6m |
| 1/10 | 4 Nov 2023 | Melton | 1720m | - | - | Vicbred Championship Final | - | $20,000 | Chris Alford | Fr3 | - | $1.45 | 7 days ago | - | 1:54.2 (56.1, 27.8) | Our Vincent Can Gogh NZ | Rocky Monaloo 6.4m | Blood Moon 1.3m |
| 1/10 | 28 Oct 2023 | Melton | 1720m | - | - | Vicbred Championship Pace | - | $15,000 | Chris Alford | Fr7 | - | $2.60 | 8 days ago | - | 1:54.4 (55.3, 27.8) | Our Vincent Can Gogh NZ | Malibu Jack 5.0m | Ooh Ah Listah 2.4m |
| 2/8 | 20 Oct 2023 | Melton | 2240m | - | NR 70 to 79. | Allied Express Pace | HD | $15,000 | Chris Alford | Fr2 | - | $2.60 | 6 days ago | - | 1:56.8 (57.3, 27.3) | Missed the Truth | Our Vincent Can Gogh NZ HD | Hes Charlies Angel 3.0m |
| 9/12 | 14 Oct 2023 | Melton | 2760m | - | - | Victoria Derby Final | 38.0m | $200,000 | Daryl Douglas | Fr4 | - | $151.00 | 7 days ago | - | 1:55.9 (54.3, 27.2) | Petracca | Perfect Class HFNK | Captain Hammerhead 3.1m |
| 6/11 | 7 Oct 2023 | Melton | 2760m | - | - | Victoria Derby Heats | 12.9m | $20,000 | Daryl Douglas | Fr2 | - | $101.00 | - | - | 1:58.7 (55.5, 26.2) | Petracca | Celebrity Royal 5.3m | Final Collect NZ 2.6m |
Sire
Vincent
Dam
Hazel B Hasty (NZ)
Trained at
Strathfieldsaye
Colours
White, Dark Blue A, Ring & Sleeves
Owners
E J & H M Anderson Nominees Pty Ltd
| Driver (12 months) | Stats | Win % | Place % | Rank | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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: BETTER ECLIPSE (1) is returning from his Queensland Inter Dominion campaign, where he won two heats and finished second in the Final. He isn’t a brilliant beginner from the mobile and barrier one isn’t his most suitable position but he has been in superb form so he must be rated highly. The outstanding New Zealand 4yo pacer DON’T STOP DREAMING (8) makes his Australian debut. He followed a second in the New Zealand Derby with a victory in the Franklin Cup defeating Old Town Road and Akuta so he has the class to figure in the finish. BULLETPROOF BOY (2) secures his best draw since a Melton victory over TRIPLE EIGHT (9) on December 09 and has had little luck at his past three starts so he is capable of running a good race. SERG BLANCO (5) was withdrawn out of the Ballarat Cup last week but he missed out narrowly in the Bendigo Cup two starts ago and he has already won the Swan Hill and Yarra Valley Cups during the Country Cups season so he warrants respect. EARLY SPEED: 2 (possible leader), 1,3,4,5 RATINGS: 1,8/ 2,5/ 4,7,9/ field
Age
10 years old
Sex
Bay - Gelding
Breeding
Rock N Roll Heaven USA - Kateeshar (Grinfromeartoear USA)
Best MR
1:53.0MS
Dist Best MR
1:56.2MS
Gear
Bit - Lugging, Boots - Knee, Boots - Shin/Tendon, Crupper, Headcheck - None, Hopples - Flat, Hopples - Length 61, Neck Strap, Shoes - Front, Shoes - Hind, Tail Tie, Whip, Reins - Conventional, Blinkers - Sliding Dolly Vardens
Today's Stats
Track
48-7-6-4
Distance
28-1-2-3
Track & Distance
28-1-2-3
Last Season
23-4-3-4
This Season
1-0-0-1
Career
85-14-15-10
Prize Money
$272,468
Win Range
1650 - 2240
Last 10 Starts
4753363013
Last Run
13 days ago
Win S/Rate
Place S/Rate
| Total | Distance | Dist Range | Track | Trk & Dist | This Season | Last Season | 1st Up | 2nd Up | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stats | 85-14-15-10 | 28-1-2-3 | 58-6-9-8 | 48-7-6-4 | 28-1-2-3 | 1-0-0-1 | 23-4-3-4 | 0-0-0-0 | 0-0-0-0 | |
| Win % | 16% | 4% | 10% | 15% | 4% | 0% | 17% | 0% | 0% | |
| Place % | 46% | 21% | 40% | 35% | 21% | 100% | 48% | 0% | 0% | |
| Rank | 8 | 7 | 8 | 7 | 7 | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/12 | 14 Jan 2024 | Hamiltn | 2160m | - | NR up to 105. | Hamilton Pacing Cup | 5.7m | $30,000 | David Miles | Sr1 | - | $17.00 | 14 days ago | - | 1:56.5 (55.1, 27.0) | Fides | Sew What 4.3m | Arggghhh 1.4m |
| 1/9 | 31 Dec 2023 | Melton | 1720m | - | NR 70 to 89. | Pace | - | $10,000 | Ryan Sanderson | Sr1 | - | $4.00 | 8 days ago | - | 1:54.9 (55.5, 27.5) | Arggghhh | Alby Two Chains 2.0m | Love Ina Chevy NZ 1.8m |
| 11/12 | 23 Dec 2023 | Melton | 2240m | - | NR 80 to 94. | Chatterton Laceworks Pace | 25.7m | $17,500 | David Miles | Sr1 | - | $16.00 | 8 days ago | - | 1:55.9 (55.6, 27.6) | Ideal Escape | Corravally Star NZ SHFHD | Ultimate Vinnie 7.1m |
| 3/10 | 15 Dec 2023 | Melton | 2240m | - | NR up to 105. | Hip Pocket Workwear Pace | 5.1m | $20,000 | David Miles | Fr2 | - | $18.00 | 36 days ago | - | 1:55.8 (55.7, 27.9) | Ultimate Vinnie | Triple Eight NZ HD | Arggghhh 4.6m |
| 6/9 | 9 Nov 2023 | Yar Val | 2650m | - | - | Yarra Valley Pacing Cup | 17.9m | $30,000 | David Miles | Fr1 | - | $23.00 | 12 days ago | - | 1:57.7 (56.6, 26.7) | Serg Blanco NZ | Captain Ravishing 9.7m | Max Delight HFNK |
| 3/12 | 28 Oct 2023 | Melton | 2240m | - | NR 80 to 95. | Download The Tab App Pace | 1.7m | $20,000 | David Miles | Sr4 | - | $21.00 | 8 days ago | - | 1:56.2 (55.5, 27.8) | Solesseo Matuca | Hes Charlies Angel 1.2m | Letsrockletsroll, Arggghhh HD |
| 3/9 | 20 Oct 2023 | Melton | 1720m | - | NR 80 to 89. | Hyland Sportswear Pace | 3.2m | $17,500 | David Miles | Sr1 | - | $3.90 | 6 days ago | - | 1:53.3 (56.6, 27.8) | Pull the Other Leg NZ | Mighty Flying Art NZ 2.9m | Arggghhh HD |
| 5/9 | 14 Oct 2023 | Melton | 2240m | - | NR 70 to 89. | Tab Download The App Pace | 6.9m | $17,500 | David Miles | Sr3 | - | $17.00 | 15 days ago | - | 1:54.9 (56.6, 28.2) | Terry NZ | Captain Bellasario HFNK | Solesseo Matuca 3.1m |
| 7/11 | 29 Sep 2023 | Kilmore | 2180m | - | NR 80 or better. | 7-Eleven Cup | 11.7m | $20,000 | David Miles | Fr4 | - | $10.00 | 6 days ago | - | 1:54.2 (56.4, 28.9) | Outlaw Man NZ | La Captain 2.3m | Interest Free 1.7m |
| 4/11 | 23 Sep 2023 | Melton | 2240m | - | NR 90 or better. | Woodlands Stud Pace | 14.7m | $20,000 | David Miles | Fr1 | - | $11.00 | - | - | 1:53.5 (55.5, 27.2) | Act Now | Better Eclipse 2.1m | Outlaw Man NZ 7.2m |
Sire
Rock N Roll Heaven USA
Dam
Kateeshar
Trained at
Menangle Park
Colours
Light Brown, Gold & White Hooped Sleeves
Owners
R J Woods, J R Woods
| Driver (12 months) | Stats | Win % | Place % | Rank | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| David Miles | 0-0-0-0 | 0% | 0% | - |
| Trainer (12 months) | Stats | Win % | Place % | Rank | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| D M Miles | 0-0-0-0 | 0% | 0% | - |
D: James Herbertson (a(C))
T: C Gusman
Race comment
OVERVIEW: BETTER ECLIPSE (1) is returning from his Queensland Inter Dominion campaign, where he won two heats and finished second in the Final. He isn’t a brilliant beginner from the mobile and barrier one isn’t his most suitable position but he has been in superb form so he must be rated highly. The outstanding New Zealand 4yo pacer DON’T STOP DREAMING (8) makes his Australian debut. He followed a second in the New Zealand Derby with a victory in the Franklin Cup defeating Old Town Road and Akuta so he has the class to figure in the finish. BULLETPROOF BOY (2) secures his best draw since a Melton victory over TRIPLE EIGHT (9) on December 09 and has had little luck at his past three starts so he is capable of running a good race. SERG BLANCO (5) was withdrawn out of the Ballarat Cup last week but he missed out narrowly in the Bendigo Cup two starts ago and he has already won the Swan Hill and Yarra Valley Cups during the Country Cups season so he warrants respect. EARLY SPEED: 2 (possible leader), 1,3,4,5 RATINGS: 1,8/ 2,5/ 4,7,9/ field
Age
7 years old
Sex
Bay - Gelding
Breeding
Sweet Lou USA - Shes Norma Jeane (Art Major USA)
Best MR
1:54.5MS
Dist Best MR
1:54.5MS
Gear
Bit - Snaffle, Blinkers - Dolly Vardon, Boots - Knee, Boots - Shin/Tendon, Deafeners - Removable, Headcheck - None, Hopples - Flat, Hopples - Length 61, Neck Strap, Tail Tie, Tongue Tie - Visible, Undercheck
Today's Stats
Track
23-2-3-7
Distance
20-2-3-6
Track & Distance
20-2-3-6
Last Season
22-2-1-6
This Season
3-1-0-0
Career
44-8-4-10
Prize Money
$180,139
Win Range
1670 - 2240
Last 10 Starts
3266305516
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 | 44-8-4-10 | 20-2-3-6 | 32-5-4-7 | 23-2-3-7 | 20-2-3-6 | 3-1-0-0 | 22-2-1-6 | 0-0-0-0 | 0-0-0-0 | |
| Win % | 18% | 10% | 16% | 9% | 10% | 33% | 9% | 0% | 0% | |
| Place % | 50% | 55% | 50% | 52% | 55% | 33% | 41% | 0% | 0% | |
| Rank | 7 | 4 | 6 | 6 | 4 | 2 | 7 | - | - |
| 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 | 20 Jan 2024 | Balarat | 1710m | - | NR 70 to 84. | Decoglaze Splashbacks Pace | 4.6m | $17,500 | Greg Sugars | Sr1 | - | $4.80 | 7 days ago | - | 1:56.0 (57.2, 28.1) | Invitation Only NZ | Vanquish Stride NZ 1.5m | Dessie Gee 1.7m |
| 1/10 | 13 Jan 2024 | Shepptn | 1690m | - | NR 70 to 79. | Cottrell Electrical Pace | - | $15,000 | David Miles | Fr6 | - | $15.00 | 7 days ago | - | 1:56.1 (56.7, 28.7) | Hes Charlies Angel | Catalpa Rescue 1.4m | Idealrockidealroll 3.7m |
| 5/10 | 6 Jan 2024 | Bendigo | 2150m | - | NR 70 to 84. | Alabar Bloodstock Pace | 13.2m | $17,500 | David Miles | Fr7 | - | $19.00 | 22 days ago | - | 1:57.5 (55.1, 27.5) | Jillibyjacksparrow | Rosarito Miss 2.0m | Sly Terror NZ 1.4m |
| 5/8 | 15 Dec 2023 | Melton | 1720m | - | NR 80 to 89. | Lionheart Security Pace | 13.2m | $17,500 | Charlene Gusman | Fr2 | - | $18.00 | 6 days ago | - | 1:53.9 (55.0, 26.7) | Corravally Star NZ | Our Vincent Can Gogh NZ 6.0m | La Captain 4.7m |
| 11/12 | 9 Dec 2023 | Melton | 2240m | - | NR 70 to 79. | Gordon Rothacker Pace | 8.7m | $20,000 | Charlene Gusman | Sr6 | - | $31.00 | 7 days ago | - | 1:56.4 (55.9, 27.9) | Magnetic Terror NZ | Illawong Awesome HD | Corravally Star NZ HFNK |
| 3/9 | 2 Dec 2023 | Melton | 2240m | - | NR 70 to 79. | Gordon Rothacker Pace | 9.7m | $12,000 | Charlene Gusman | Sr3 | - | $14.00 | 14 days ago | - | 1:56.0 (55.4, 27.6) | Magnetic Terror NZ | Gipsy Princess 7.9m | Hes Charlies Angel 1.8m |
| 6/6 | 18 Nov 2023 | Melton | 2240m | - | - | Breeders Crown 4yo E&g'S | 56.0m | $40,000 | Charlene Gusman | Fr6 | - | $51.00 | 14 days ago | - | 1:54.5 (54.0, 26.8) | Catch a Wave | Captain Ravishing 18.8m | Ima Terminator 6.9m |
| 6/8 | 4 Nov 2023 | Melton | 2240m | - | - | The Big Screen Company | 7.0m | $17,500 | Charlene Gusman | Fr7 | - | $4.40 | 7 days ago | - | 1:57.7 (56.7, 27.0) | Diamond Eclipse | Major Fire NZ HFHD | Magic Mike NZ 1.1m |
| 2/12 | 28 Oct 2023 | Melton | 2240m | - | NR 80 to 95. | Download The Tab App Pace | 1.2m | $20,000 | Greg Sugars | Fr1 | - | $6.00 | 8 days ago | - | 1:56.2 (55.5, 27.8) | Solesseo Matuca | Hes Charlies Angel 1.2m | Letsrockletsroll, Arggghhh HD |
| 3/8 | 20 Oct 2023 | Melton | 2240m | - | NR 70 to 79. | Allied Express Pace | 3.6m | $15,000 | Charlene Gusman | Sr1 | - | $4.60 | - | - | 1:56.8 (57.3, 27.3) | Missed the Truth | Our Vincent Can Gogh NZ HD | Hes Charlies Angel 3.0m |
Sire
Sweet Lou USA
Dam
Shes Norma Jeane
Trained at
Kialla
Colours
Black With Red & White Star, Red Sleeves, White Stars
Owners
C (Charlene) Gusman
| Driver (12 months) | Stats | Win % | Place % | Rank | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| James Herbertson | 0-0-0-0 | 0% | 0% | - |
| Trainer (12 months) | Stats | Win % | Place % | Rank | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| C Gusman | 0-0-0-0 | 0% | 0% | - |
Race comment
OVERVIEW: BETTER ECLIPSE (1) is returning from his Queensland Inter Dominion campaign, where he won two heats and finished second in the Final. He isn’t a brilliant beginner from the mobile and barrier one isn’t his most suitable position but he has been in superb form so he must be rated highly. The outstanding New Zealand 4yo pacer DON’T STOP DREAMING (8) makes his Australian debut. He followed a second in the New Zealand Derby with a victory in the Franklin Cup defeating Old Town Road and Akuta so he has the class to figure in the finish. BULLETPROOF BOY (2) secures his best draw since a Melton victory over TRIPLE EIGHT (9) on December 09 and has had little luck at his past three starts so he is capable of running a good race. SERG BLANCO (5) was withdrawn out of the Ballarat Cup last week but he missed out narrowly in the Bendigo Cup two starts ago and he has already won the Swan Hill and Yarra Valley Cups during the Country Cups season so he warrants respect. EARLY SPEED: 2 (possible leader), 1,3,4,5 RATINGS: 1,8/ 2,5/ 4,7,9/ field
Age
8 years old
Sex
Bay - Horse
Breeding
Bettors Delight USA - Sugarland (Christian Cullen NZ)
Best MR
1:50.6MS
Dist Best MR
1:51.4MS
Gear
Bit - Snaffle, Open Bridle, Boots - Shin/Tendon, Burr - Pole N/S, Crupper, Deafeners - Removable, Headcheck - Fixed, Hopples - Flat, Hopples - Length 59, Lugging Pole N/S, Shadow Roll, Shoes - Front, Shoes - Hind
Gear Changes
Removed: Blinkers - Sliding Dolly Vardens; Added: Headcheck - Fixed, Hopples - Length 59 lengthened from 55
Today's Stats
Track
24-10-4-2
Distance
17-7-2-1
Track & Distance
17-7-2-1
Last Season
10-2-3-1
This Season
3-0-0-1
Career
66-26-7-5
Prize Money
$728,750
Win Range
1609 - 2536
Last 10 Starts
1x238x4309
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 | 66-26-7-5 | 17-7-2-1 | 37-18-4-1 | 24-10-4-2 | 17-7-2-1 | 3-0-0-1 | 10-2-3-1 | 0-0-0-0 | 0-0-0-0 | |
| Win % | 39% | 41% | 49% | 42% | 41% | 0% | 20% | 0% | 0% | |
| Place % | 58% | 59% | 62% | 67% | 59% | 33% | 60% | 0% | 0% | |
| Rank | 2 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9/12 | 20 Jan 2024 | Balarat | 2710m | - | - | Decoglaze Ballarat Cup | 16.4m | $100,000 | Nathan Jack | Sr4 | - | $23.00 | 7 days ago | - | 1:59.8 (54.4, 26.0) | Kanena Provlima | Beyond Delight 5.7m | Cya Art NZ NK |
| 11/12 | 13 Jan 2024 | Shepptn | 2690m | - | - | Shepparton Pacing Cup | 254.2m | $75,000 | Mark Pitt | Sr1 | - | $5.00 | 7 days ago | - | 1:56.8 (56.2, 28.3) | Curly James | Kanena Provlima HFHD | Petes Said So NZ 7.5m |
| 3/9 | 6 Jan 2024 | Bendigo | 2650m | - | - | Garrards Bendigo Cup | 6.2m | $75,000 | Mark Pitt | Sr1 | - | $7.00 | 50 days ago | - | 1:57.4 (54.3, 26.3) | Max Delight | Serg Blanco NZ HFNK | Hurricane Harley 5.6m |
| 4/10 | 17 Nov 2023 | Bendigo | 2150m | - | - | Breeders Crown Ffa | 4.7m | $50,000 | Kate Gath | Fr2 | - | $9.00 | 76 days ago | - | 1:56.4 (54.1, 26.4) | Mach Dan | Rock N Roll Doo NZ 2.7m | Beyond Delight 1.3m |
| 8/10 | 2 Sep 2023 | Menangl | 1609m | - | NR up to 120. | Len Smith Mile G1 | 7.5m | $150,000 | Amanda Turnbull | Fr9 | - | $19.00 | 14 days ago | - | 1:51.1 (54.4, 26.2) | Rock N Roll Doo NZ | Spirit of St Louis NZ HFHD | Nerano NZ 2.2m |
| 3/12 | 19 Aug 2023 | Melton | 2240m | - | NR 90 to 120. | Garrards Westburn Grant | HFHD | $24,000 | Leigh Sutton | Sr2 | - | $8.50 | 14 days ago | - | 1:54.7 (53.9, 27.1) | Encipher | Rock N Roll Doo NZ HD | Hurricane Harley SHFHD |
| 2/12 | 5 Aug 2023 | Melton | 2240m | - | NR 90 to 120. | Waste Sense Our Maestro | HD | $24,000 | Mark Pitt | Sr5 | - | $8.50 | 63 days ago | - | 1:55.6 (55.2, 26.4) | Better Eclipse | Hurricane Harley HD | Yambukian HFNK |
| 1/8 | 3 Jun 2023 | Melton | 1720m | - | NR 90 to 120. | Prydes Easifeed Lazarus | - | $24,000 | Mark Pitt | Fr4 | - | $1.90 | 91 days ago | - | 1:54.9 (55.0, 26.0) | Hurricane Harley | Tango Tara NZ 1.4m | Bettor Isolate 1.0m |
| 4/8 | 4 Mar 2023 | Menangl | 1609m | - | No NR. | Garrards Miracle Mile | 14.4m | $1,000,000 | Amanda Turnbull | Fr2 | - | $26.00 | 7 days ago | - | 1:48.8 (54.1, 26.2) | Catch a Wave | Spirit of St Louis NZ 3.1m | Honolua Bay HD |
| 2/10 | 25 Feb 2023 | Menangl | 1609m | - | No NR. | Schweppes Sprint Group 2 | 7.1m | $100,000 | Mark Pitt | Fr5 | - | $18.00 | - | - | 1:52.4 (54.8, 25.8) | Spirit of St Louis NZ | Hurricane Harley 7.1m | Bondi Lockdown NK |
Sire
Bettors Delight USA
Dam
Sugarland
Trained at
Cardigan
Colours
Light Pink, Hot Pink Yoke & Braces, Black Collar & Waistband, Black Sleeves With Light Pink Stars
Owners
Lauriston Bloodstock Pty Ltd
| Driver (12 months) | Stats | Win % | Place % | Rank | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mark Pitt | 0-0-0-0 | 0% | 0% | - |
| Trainer (12 months) | Stats | Win % | Place % | Rank | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| E J Stewart | 0-0-0-0 | 0% | 0% | - |
Race comment
OVERVIEW: BETTER ECLIPSE (1) is returning from his Queensland Inter Dominion campaign, where he won two heats and finished second in the Final. He isn’t a brilliant beginner from the mobile and barrier one isn’t his most suitable position but he has been in superb form so he must be rated highly. The outstanding New Zealand 4yo pacer DON’T STOP DREAMING (8) makes his Australian debut. He followed a second in the New Zealand Derby with a victory in the Franklin Cup defeating Old Town Road and Akuta so he has the class to figure in the finish. BULLETPROOF BOY (2) secures his best draw since a Melton victory over TRIPLE EIGHT (9) on December 09 and has had little luck at his past three starts so he is capable of running a good race. SERG BLANCO (5) was withdrawn out of the Ballarat Cup last week but he missed out narrowly in the Bendigo Cup two starts ago and he has already won the Swan Hill and Yarra Valley Cups during the Country Cups season so he warrants respect. EARLY SPEED: 2 (possible leader), 1,3,4,5 RATINGS: 1,8/ 2,5/ 4,7,9/ field
Age
8 years old
Sex
Bay - Gelding
Breeding
Bettors Delight USA - CA Cest Lamore (NZ) (Live or Die USA)
Best MR
1:54.8MS
Dist Best MR
1:54.8MS
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
14-3-2-0
Distance
7-3-2-0
Track & Distance
7-3-2-0
Last Season
19-6-3-0
This Season
2-0-1-0
Career
52-13-8-4
Prize Money
$228,781
Win Range
1740 - 2790
Last 10 Starts
19x6115429
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 | 52-13-8-4 | 7-3-2-0 | 14-5-4-1 | 14-3-2-0 | 7-3-2-0 | 2-0-1-0 | 19-6-3-0 | 0-0-0-0 | 0-0-0-0 | |
| Win % | 25% | 43% | 36% | 21% | 43% | 0% | 32% | 0% | 0% | |
| Place % | 48% | 71% | 71% | 36% | 71% | 50% | 47% | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9/12 | 13 Jan 2024 | Shepptn | 2690m | - | - | Shepparton Pacing Cup | 16.4m | $75,000 | Ryan Duffy | Sr3 | - | $15.00 | 7 days ago | - | 1:56.8 (56.2, 28.3) | Curly James | Kanena Provlima HFHD | Petes Said So NZ 7.5m |
| 2/9 | 6 Jan 2024 | Bendigo | 2650m | - | - | Garrards Bendigo Cup | HD | $75,000 | Ryan Duffy | Fr1 | - | $4.20 | 14 days ago | - | 1:57.4 (54.3, 26.3) | Max Delight | Serg Blanco NZ HFNK | Hurricane Harley 5.6m |
| 4/10 | 23 Dec 2023 | Melton | 1720m | - | - | Benstud Sokyola Sprint | 3.9m | $24,000 | Ryan Duffy | Sr3 | - | $9.00 | 28 days ago | - | 1:53.0 (55.0, 26.8) | Max Delight | La Captain SHFHD | Beyond Delight HFHD |
| 5/10 | 25 Nov 2023 | Melton | 1720m | - | - | Melton City Council Sprint | 4.2m | $24,000 | Ryan Duffy | Sr2 | - | $7.00 | 16 days ago | - | 1:52.5 (55.0, 27.7) | Like a Wildfire NZ | Curly James 1.2m | Max Delight HFNK |
| 1/9 | 9 Nov 2023 | Yar Val | 2650m | - | - | Yarra Valley Pacing Cup | - | $30,000 | Codi Rauchenberger | Fr4 | - | $5.50 | 6 days ago | - | 1:57.7 (56.6, 26.7) | Serg Blanco NZ | Captain Ravishing 9.7m | Max Delight HFNK |
| 1/10 | 3 Nov 2023 | Swanhil | 2790m | - | - | 3sh Swan Hill Pacing Cup | - | $25,000 | Ryan Duffy | Fr4 | - | $5.00 | 14 days ago | - | 2:00.4 (54.4, 26.8) | Serg Blanco NZ | Helluva NZ HD | Kosimo 10.7m |
| 6/10 | 20 Oct 2023 | Melton | 1720m | - | - | Tab Download The App Pace | 10.9m | $20,000 | Ryan Duffy | Sr2 | - | $9.50 | 118 days ago | - | 1:54.6 (54.8, 26.1) | District Attorney | Yambukian 4.5m | Tay Tay NK |
| 9/9 | 24 Jun 2023 | Melton | 1720m | - | NR 90 to 120. | Waste Sense Blacks A Fake | 24.1m | $24,000 | Ryan Duffy | Fr4 | - | $4.60 | 14 days ago | - | 1:52.0 (56.7, 29.1) | Vanquish Stride NZ | Huli Nien NK | Yankee Gold NZ 1.4m |
| 1/9 | 10 Jun 2023 | Melton | 2240m | - | NR 90 to 120. | Delre National Italian Cup | - | $24,000 | Ryan Duffy | Sr1 | - | $23.00 | 7 days ago | - | 1:54.8 (54.7, 27.2) | Serg Blanco NZ | Like a Wildfire NZ NK | Torrid Saint SHFHD |
| 7/8 | 3 Jun 2023 | Melton | 1720m | - | NR 90 to 120. | Prydes Easifeed Lazarus | 12.9m | $24,000 | Ryan Duffy | Fr7 | - | $26.00 | - | - | 1:54.9 (55.0, 26.0) | Hurricane Harley | Tango Tara NZ 1.4m | Bettor Isolate 1.0m |
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
| Trainer (12 months) | Stats | Win % | Place % | Rank | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| S K Duffy | 0-0-0-0 | 0% | 0% | - |
Race comment
OVERVIEW: BETTER ECLIPSE (1) is returning from his Queensland Inter Dominion campaign, where he won two heats and finished second in the Final. He isn’t a brilliant beginner from the mobile and barrier one isn’t his most suitable position but he has been in superb form so he must be rated highly. The outstanding New Zealand 4yo pacer DON’T STOP DREAMING (8) makes his Australian debut. He followed a second in the New Zealand Derby with a victory in the Franklin Cup defeating Old Town Road and Akuta so he has the class to figure in the finish. BULLETPROOF BOY (2) secures his best draw since a Melton victory over TRIPLE EIGHT (9) on December 09 and has had little luck at his past three starts so he is capable of running a good race. SERG BLANCO (5) was withdrawn out of the Ballarat Cup last week but he missed out narrowly in the Bendigo Cup two starts ago and he has already won the Swan Hill and Yarra Valley Cups during the Country Cups season so he warrants respect. EARLY SPEED: 2 (possible leader), 1,3,4,5 RATINGS: 1,8/ 2,5/ 4,7,9/ field