Melton R9 ALLIED EXPRESS PACE
Allied Express Pace
10:18pm • 1720m • Mobile Start • Pacers • NR up to 80. • No age restrictions • $9,00010:18pm • 1720m • Mobile Start • Pacers • NR up to 80. • No age restrictions • $9,000
Race Notes
Age
5 years old
Sex
Bay - Gelding
Breeding
Always B Miki USA - Spitfire Rose (Jeremes Jet USA)
Best MR
1:54.6MS
Dist Best MR
1:55.6MS
Gear
Bit - Headcheck, Bit - Snaffle, Blinkers - Block, Burr - Rein O/S, Deafeners - Removable, Headcheck - Fixed, Hopples - Flat, Hopples - Length 60, Tail Tie, Tongue Tie - Visible
Today's Stats
Track
4-3-0-1
Distance
1-1-0-0
Track & Distance
1-1-0-0
Last Season
3-2-0-0
This Season
6-4-0-1
Career
9-6-0-1
Prize Money
$313,265
Win Range
1720 - 2240
Last 10 Starts
11x1134x11
Last Run
12 days ago
Win S/Rate
Place S/Rate
| Total | Distance | Dist Range | Track | Trk & Dist | This Season | Last Season | 1st Up | 2nd Up | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stats | 9-6-0-1 | 1-1-0-0 | 1-1-0-0 | 4-3-0-1 | 1-1-0-0 | 6-4-0-1 | 3-2-0-0 | 0-0-0-0 | 0-0-0-0 | |
| Win % | 67% | 100% | 100% | 75% | 100% | 67% | 67% | 0% | 0% | |
| Place % | 78% | 100% | 100% | 100% | 100% | 83% | 67% | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/11 | 14 Jul 2024 | Cranbrn | 2080m | - | NR 60 to 70. | Join Cranbourne Club 21 | - | $9,000 | Greg Sugars | Sr4 | - | $1.20 | 17 days ago | - | 1:55.6 (56.7, 28.9) | Fighter Command | Rakajed NZ 9.5m | The Only Decision NZ 5.0m |
| 1/9 | 27 Jun 2024 | Melton | 2240m | - | NR up to 75. | Alabar Pace | - | $10,000 | Greg Sugars | Fr1 | - | $1.20 | 117 days ago | - | 1:54.6 (56.3, 27.2) | Fighter Command | Younggiftedandblack NZ 9.8m | Angus Indiana 10.4m |
| 4/9 | 2 Mar 2024 | Menangl | 2400m | - | No NR. | Nsw Derby Heat 3 | 14.4m | $20,400 | Greg Sugars | Fr9 | - | $3.40 | 15 days ago | - | 1:56.4 (54.4, 26.2) | Ravishing Sloy | Soho Spectre 1.4m | American Spirit 2.9m |
| 3/8 | 16 Feb 2024 | Melton | 2240m | - | NR 60 to 74. | Tab Download The App Pace | 11.7m | $9,000 | Greg Sugars | Fr1 | - | $1.10 | 7 days ago | - | 1:55.8 (55.2, 27.6) | Mitzi Said | Stir Me Up 1.0m | Fighter Command 10.6m |
| 1/10 | 9 Feb 2024 | Melton | 1720m | - | NR 55 to 60. | Beraldo Coffee Pace | - | $8,000 | Greg Sugars | Sr3 | - | $1.15 | 7 days ago | - | 1:55.6 (55.9, 27.4) | Fighter Command | Popcornfriday 6.7m | Our Bella Lucia 12.0m |
| 1/10 | 2 Feb 2024 | Bendigo | 2150m | - | - | Gold Central Victoria Pace | - | $7,000 | Greg Sugars | Sr2 | - | $1.80 | 104 days ago | - | 1:57.9 (55.9, 28.1) | Fighter Command | Thestatesman 1.3m | Triple Rock Saint NZ 13.8m |
| 1/11 | 21 Oct 2023 | Geelong | 2100m | - | NR 50 to 55. | Barwon Fm Pace | - | $7,000 | Greg Sugars | Sr3 | - | $1.80 | 10 days ago | - | 1:57.0 (58.0, 28.3) | Fighter Command | Matriart 11.9m | Chevron Flies NZ 1.1m |
| 1/7 | 11 Oct 2023 | Melton | 2240m | - | - | Hyland Racing Colours 2yo | - | $7,000 | Greg Sugars | Sr1 | - | $3.10 | 26 days ago | - | 1:59.4 (57.0, 27.2) | Fighter Command | Free to Play 2.8m | We Favour Rosie 20.3m |
| 8/11 | 15 Sep 2023 | Bendigo | 2150m | - | - | Vicbred 2yo C&g Silver | 19.2m | $20,000 | Greg Sugars | Fr2 | - | $5.50 | - | - | 1:54.3 (58.1, 29.6) | Soho Spectre | Balboa Rock 4.2m | The War Wolf 1.1m |
Sire
Always B Miki USA
Dam
Spitfire Rose
Trained at
Myrniong
Colours
Tartan, Gold Sash
Owners
P G Hayes, M B James, D M Maffey, K Armstrong, W B Marthins
| 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: Chris Alford
T: B D Barnes, D P Barnes
Race comment
OVERVIEW: FIGHTER COMMAND (2) is an exciting 3yo that recorded a track record win at Cranbourne last start. A winner of six races from nine starts and clearly looks the one to beat here. CRIME WRITER (4) he’s been bursting to win in recent starts and is a genuine place chance along with ROCKNROLL WALLA (3) that has been chasing home some good opposition whilst AMERICAN LEGACY (6) is going well but has a wide draw to overcome. HUGO ROCKS (1) draws to get the perfect trip and will get every chance whilst MONA MIA (5) resumes after a long spell without a trial. EARLY SPEED: 1,2,4 RATINGS: 2/ 4/ 3/ 6/ 1/ 5
Age
7 years old
Sex
Black - Gelding
Breeding
Rock N Roll Heaven USA - Indi Rose NZ (Holmes Hanover USA)
Best MR
1:56.4MS
Dist Best MR
1:56.4MS
Gear
Bit - Snaffle, Open Bridle, Boots - Knee, Crupper, Deafeners - Plugs, Hopples - Flat, Hopples - Length 61, Lugging Pole N/S, Shoes - Front, Shoes - Hind, Tail Tie, Tongue Tie - Visible, Whip, Reins - Conventional
Today's Stats
Track
14-3-1-3
Distance
2-1-0-1
Track & Distance
2-1-0-1
Last Season
14-2-2-2
This Season
11-3-2-2
Career
27-7-4-4
Prize Money
$103,673
Win Range
1609 - 2240
Last 10 Starts
2103113467
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 | 27-7-4-4 | 2-1-0-1 | 3-2-0-1 | 14-3-1-3 | 2-1-0-1 | 11-3-2-2 | 14-2-2-2 | 0-0-0-0 | 0-0-0-0 | |
| Win % | 26% | 50% | 67% | 21% | 50% | 27% | 14% | 0% | 0% | |
| Place % | 56% | 100% | 100% | 50% | 100% | 64% | 43% | 0% | 0% | |
| Rank | 2 | 3 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/8 | 13 Jul 2024 | Melton | 2240m | - | 2W/15.0K stake | Beraldo Coffee Pace | 14.3m | $17,500 | Chris Alford | Fr7 | - | $26.00 | 7 days ago | - | 1:56.3 (55.4, 27.6) | Gawn | Sweetpassion 5.8m | Dhaulagiri NZ 3.6m |
| 6/11 | 6 Jul 2024 | Melton | 2240m | - | 1W/15.0K stake | Dynamic Print Group Pace | 5.9m | $17,500 | Chris Alford | Sr3 | - | $12.00 | 14 days ago | - | 1:56.3 (57.0, 28.5) | Angus Indiana | Son of Mac NZ 1.5m | The Beach Fantasy NZ 1.2m |
| 4/12 | 22 Jun 2024 | Melton | 2240m | - | NR up to 89. | Renown Silverware Pace | 6.9m | $10,000 | Chris Alford | Sr3 | - | $4.40 | 7 days ago | - | 1:56.6 (56.7, 28.2) | Son of Mac NZ | Jaccka Connor NZ 5.1m | Clymenus NZ 1.8m |
| 3/9 | 15 Jun 2024 | Melton | 1720m | - | NR 70 to 79. | Sulky.app Pace | 2.7m | $12,000 | Chris Alford | Sr2 | - | $7.00 | 14 days ago | - | 1:56.0 (56.4, 27.6) | Isthisjustfantasy | Roryville NK | Rocknroll Walla 1.7m |
| 1/12 | 1 Jun 2024 | Melton | 2240m | - | - | Benstud Standardbreds Pace | - | $15,000 | Chris Alford | Sr5 | - | $3.00 | 9 days ago | - | 1:58.3 (57.6, 28.0) | Rocknroll Walla | Layden HD | Swizzlestick 3.0m |
| 1/7 | 23 May 2024 | Balarat | 2200m | - | - | Aust Th'Bred Bloodstock | - | $6,000 | Chris Alford | Fr7 | - | $1.28 | 12 days ago | - | 1:58.9 (56.2, 27.6) | Rocknroll Walla | Layden 2.1m | Swizzlestick 3.8m |
| 3/11 | 11 May 2024 | Melton | 2240m | - | - | Alabar Vicbred Pace | 8.0m | $15,000 | Chris Alford | Sr2 | - | $11.00 | 14 days ago | - | 1:54.6 (56.5, 28.6) | Ludacrous | Royal Division 1.2m | Rocknroll Walla 6.8m |
| 10/12 | 27 Apr 2024 | Melton | 2240m | - | - | Allied Express Pace | 17.1m | $15,000 | Chris Alford | Fr3 | - | $8.50 | 8 days ago | - | 1:54.7 (56.0, 27.1) | Spyglass NZ | Young Bluey 1.1m | Dukes Choice HFNK |
| 1/9 | 19 Apr 2024 | Balarat | 2200m | - | - | Brandt Pace | - | $8,000 | Chris Alford | Fr4 | - | $2.50 | 12 days ago | - | 1:58.4 (56.1, 27.6) | Rocknroll Walla | James Garner NZ 3.9m | Beach Hopper NZ HFHD |
| 2/12 | 7 Apr 2024 | Cranbrn | 2080m | - | NR 56 to 62. | Lather Up @ Woodlands Stud | 3.0m | $8,000 | Ewa Justice | Sr4 | - | $2.80 | - | - | 1:57.7 (57.6, 29.7) | Triple Vinnies | Rocknroll Walla 3.0m | Strapping Red 1.6m |
Sire
Rock N Roll Heaven USA
Dam
Indi Rose NZ
Trained at
Logan Village
Colours
Navy Blue, White Band V, Navy Blue Sleeves With Two White Armbands
Owners
D P Barnes, B Barnes, A D Barnes, Z Barnes
| Driver (12 months) | Stats | Win % | Place % | Rank | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chris Alford | 0-0-0-0 | 0% | 0% | - |
| Trainer (12 months) | Stats | Win % | Place % | Rank | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| B D Barnes, D P Barnes | 0-0-0-0 | 0% | 0% | - |
Race comment
OVERVIEW: FIGHTER COMMAND (2) is an exciting 3yo that recorded a track record win at Cranbourne last start. A winner of six races from nine starts and clearly looks the one to beat here. CRIME WRITER (4) he’s been bursting to win in recent starts and is a genuine place chance along with ROCKNROLL WALLA (3) that has been chasing home some good opposition whilst AMERICAN LEGACY (6) is going well but has a wide draw to overcome. HUGO ROCKS (1) draws to get the perfect trip and will get every chance whilst MONA MIA (5) resumes after a long spell without a trial. EARLY SPEED: 1,2,4 RATINGS: 2/ 4/ 3/ 6/ 1/ 5
Age
10 years old
Sex
Brown - Gelding
Breeding
Pet Rock USA - Hanover Chance NZ (Holmes Hanover USA)
Best MR
1:54.7MS
Dist Best MR
1:54.7MS
Gear
Bit - Headcheck, Bit - Extension, Boots - Bell, Boots - Knee, Boots - Shin/Tendon, Cheekers - Sheepskin, Chin Rest, Crupper, Deafeners - Removable, Headcheck - Fixed, Hopples - Flat, Shoes - Front, Shoes - Hind, Spreaders - Conventional, Tail Tie, To ...
Today's Stats
Track
48-4-6-2
Distance
15-1-4-0
Track & Distance
15-1-4-0
Last Season
24-2-1-3
This Season
18-1-2-0
Career
132-17-17-15
Prize Money
$205,380
Win Range
1609 - 2240
Last 10 Starts
5662414740
Last Run
6 days ago
Win S/Rate
Place S/Rate
| Total | Distance | Dist Range | Track | Trk & Dist | This Season | Last Season | 1st Up | 2nd Up | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stats | 132-17-17-15 | 15-1-4-0 | 48-9-7-5 | 48-4-6-2 | 15-1-4-0 | 18-1-2-0 | 24-2-1-3 | 0-0-0-0 | 0-0-0-0 | |
| Win % | 13% | 7% | 19% | 8% | 7% | 6% | 8% | 0% | 0% | |
| Place % | 37% | 33% | 44% | 25% | 33% | 17% | 25% | 0% | 0% | |
| Rank | 5 | 4 | 4 | 6 | 4 | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11/11 | 20 Jul 2024 | Melton | 2240m | - | NR 64 to 72. | Benstud Standardbreds Pace | 29.3m | $15,000 | James Herbertson | Fr6 | - | $81.00 | 9 days ago | - | 1:57.2 (54.2, 27.3) | Hes From Heaven NZ | Dukes Choice 16.9m | High Above 2.9m |
| 4/8 | 11 Jul 2024 | Balarat | 2200m | - | NR 55 to 64. | Betavet Pace | 11.9m | $8,000 | Luke Dunne | Sr1 | - | $23.00 | 13 days ago | - | 1:59.3 (59.8, 29.9) | Hes From Heaven NZ | Til Heavens Rockn NZ 4.2m | Another Nien 7.0m |
| 7/9 | 28 Jun 2024 | Balarat | 1710m | - | NR 60 to 69. | The Pink Elephants Pace | 14.7m | $9,000 | Adrian Pace | Sr2 | - | $6.50 | 13 days ago | - | 1:54.6 (57.0, 29.1) | Big Boy Mal | Rakajed NZ 2.8m | Til Heavens Rockn NZ 3.7m |
| 4/10 | 15 Jun 2024 | Melton | 1720m | - | NR 70 to 79. | Sulky.app Pace | 14.4m | $12,000 | James Herbertson | Fr1 | - | $19.00 | 10 days ago | - | 1:52.7 (55.1, 26.9) | Roadmaster | The Beach Fantasy NZ 12.5m | The Chancer HFHD |
| 1/8 | 5 Jun 2024 | Melton | 2240m | - | NR 60 to 69. | Dynamic Print Group Pace | - | $9,000 | James Herbertson | Fr4 | - | $3.10 | 14 days ago | - | 1:57.2 (57.9, 29.1) | Hugo Rocks | Rakajed NZ SHFHD | Mister Macedon 2.2m |
| 4/10 | 22 May 2024 | Swanhil | 1750m | - | NR 65 to 79. | Tasco High Octane Pace | 6.2m | $9,000 | James Herbertson | Fr6 | - | $6.00 | 6 days ago | - | 1:55.3 (56.5, 28.0) | Ozzie Battler | Only Once Bitten NZ 2.6m | Triple Rock Saint NZ 2.2m |
| 2/8 | 16 May 2024 | Melton | 1720m | - | NR 61 to 70. | Vhrc Mazzetti Painting | HD | $9,000 | James Herbertson | Sr1 | - | $6.00 | 10 days ago | - | 1:56.3 (57.5, 28.2) | Love Ina Chevy NZ | Hugo Rocks HD | The Only Decision NZ 5.5m |
| 6/8 | 6 May 2024 | Hamiltn | 2160m | - | NR 56 to 71. | Vhrc Gbl Properties Pace | 14.1m | $9,000 | James Herbertson | Fr6 | - | $34.00 | 28 days ago | - | 1:55.8 (55.1, 27.0) | Dee Roe | Elusive 3.2m | Jilliby Selwood 7.3m |
| 6/7 | 8 Apr 2024 | Horsham | 2200m | - | NR 60 to 74. | The Weekly Advertiser Pace | 22.1m | $9,000 | James Herbertson | Fr5 | - | $17.00 | 11 days ago | - | 2:06.2 (58.4, 28.6) | Royal Division | Silver Mystique 8.8m | Jilliby Adore 5.7m |
| 5/10 | 28 Mar 2024 | Balarat | 2200m | - | NR 55 to 64. | Regent Entertainment Pace | 24.0m | $8,000 | James Herbertson | Sr2 | - | $5.00 | - | - | 1:56.9 (55.1, 27.6) | Rocknallovertheworld NZ | Rocknroll Walla 7.0m | Sports Wrack 3.8m |
Sire
Pet Rock USA
Dam
Hanover Chance NZ
Trained at
Lexton
Colours
Light Blue, Ballarat Pressings Logo, White Sleeves, Royal Blue Collar, Waistband & Cuffs
Owners
K M (Keith) Parry
| Driver (12 months) | Stats | Win % | Place % | Rank | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| James Herbertson | 0-0-0-0 | 0% | 0% | - |
| Trainer (12 months) | Stats | Win % | Place % | Rank | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| A A Herbertson | 0-0-0-0 | 0% | 0% | - |
Race comment
OVERVIEW: FIGHTER COMMAND (2) is an exciting 3yo that recorded a track record win at Cranbourne last start. A winner of six races from nine starts and clearly looks the one to beat here. CRIME WRITER (4) he’s been bursting to win in recent starts and is a genuine place chance along with ROCKNROLL WALLA (3) that has been chasing home some good opposition whilst AMERICAN LEGACY (6) is going well but has a wide draw to overcome. HUGO ROCKS (1) draws to get the perfect trip and will get every chance whilst MONA MIA (5) resumes after a long spell without a trial. EARLY SPEED: 1,2,4 RATINGS: 2/ 4/ 3/ 6/ 1/ 5
Age
6 years old
Sex
Bay - Gelding
Breeding
American Ideal USA - Invisage (NZ) (In the Pocket USA)
Best MR
1:52.8MS
Dist Best MR
1:52.8MS
Gear
Bit - Pulling, Open Bridle, Boots - Knee, Boots - Shin/Tendon, Deafeners - Removable, Hopples - Length 63, Tongue Tie - Visible
Today's Stats
Track
4-2-0-1
Distance
3-2-0-1
Track & Distance
3-2-0-1
Last Season
9-0-0-0
This Season
15-3-2-2
Career
43-8-7-5
Prize Money
$80,143
Win Range
1609 - 2200
Last 10 Starts
9319589113
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 | 43-8-7-5 | 3-2-0-1 | 12-5-2-2 | 4-2-0-1 | 3-2-0-1 | 15-3-2-2 | 9-0-0-0 | 0-0-0-0 | 0-0-0-0 | |
| Win % | 19% | 67% | 42% | 50% | 67% | 20% | 0% | 0% | 0% | |
| Place % | 47% | 100% | 75% | 75% | 100% | 47% | 0% | 0% | 0% | |
| Rank | 3 | 2 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 3 | - | - | - |
| Finish | Date | Track | Distance | Race No. | Cond. | Class | Margin | Prize won | Driver | BR | Handicap | SP | Last Run | Settle | Mile rate | Winner | 2nd | 3rd |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/7 | 19 Jul 2024 | Melton | 1720m | - | NR up to 80. | Hygain Pace | 3.6m | $9,000 | Chris Alford | Fr7 | - | $3.50 | 7 days ago | - | 1:54.0 (56.7, 28.0) | Vee Em Gee Macray | Nonparreil 1.0m | American Legacy NZ 2.6m |
| 1/8 | 12 Jul 2024 | Melton | 1720m | - | NR up to 80. | Hyland Racing Colours Pace | - | $9,000 | Chris Alford | Fr6 | - | $11.00 | 9 days ago | - | 1:54.3 (57.3, 28.3) | American Legacy NZ | Tiger Band Wagon HFNK | Layden 3.8m |
| 1/9 | 3 Jul 2024 | Bendigo | 1650m | - | NR 60 to 70. | Garrards Horse & Hound | - | $9,000 | Chris Alford | Fr3 | - | $7.50 | 21 days ago | - | 1:52.8 (55.8, 28.4) | American Legacy NZ | The Sportz Star 7.8m | Rakajed NZ SHFHD |
| 9/9 | 12 Jun 2024 | Melton | 2240m | - | NR up to 70. | Benstud Standardbreds Pace | 155.5m | $8,000 | Tasmyn Potter | Fr4 | - | $6.00 | 8 days ago | - | 1:57.3 (56.7, 28.5) | Ozzie Punta | Beach Hopper NZ HD | Til Heavens Rockn NZ 2.4m |
| 8/9 | 4 Jun 2024 | Shepptn | 2690m | - | NR up to 74. | Avenel Eq Hospital Pace | 55.8m | $9,000 | Tasmyn Potter | Fr3 | - | $6.00 | 18 days ago | - | 1:57.0 (58.0, 29.3) | Angus Indiana | The Beach Fantasy NZ 9.1m | Arnies Army NZ 10.4m |
| 5/10 | 17 May 2024 | Riverin | 1740m | - | NR up to 90. | Nixons Engineering | 10.5m | $9,792 | Jackson Painting | Fr6 | - | $31.00 | 12 days ago | - | 1:53.9 (55.9, 27.6) | Spyglass NZ | Skittle Bomb NZ 4.1m | Hiranya NZ HD |
| 9/10 | 5 May 2024 | Coolamn | 2210m | - | NR 65 to 80. | Redfox Electrical Cup | 17.8m | $14,076 | Blake Jones | Sr3 | - | $18.00 | 16 days ago | - | 1:59.9 (58.1, 30.2) | Keto NZ | Spyglass NZ 4.5m | Baxter Red 1.4m |
| 1/8 | 19 Apr 2024 | Riverin | 1740m | - | NR up to 68. | Stroud Homes | - | $9,792 | Blake Jones | Fr5 | - | $10.00 | 8 days ago | - | 1:55.3 (56.0, 27.7) | American Legacy NZ | Bubba Scrub NZ 1.6m | Ozzie Battler 2.9m |
| 3/10 | 11 Apr 2024 | Cobram | 1670m | - | NR 65 to 74. | Benstud Pace | 4.7m | $9,000 | Blake Jones | Fr6 | - | $23.00 | 16 days ago | - | 1:54.8 (56.7, 28.2) | Ludacrous | Forever Yin 3.3m | American Legacy NZ 1.4m |
| 9/12 | 26 Mar 2024 | Shepptn | 2190m | - | NR 55 to 64. | Rhiannon Park Yearlings | 32.0m | $8,000 | Liam Older | Sr5 | - | $21.00 | - | - | 1:56.3 (55.8, 28.1) | Alot Like Louie | Repelling HD | Captain Barnato 16.8m |
Sire
American Ideal USA
Dam
Invisage (NZ)
Trained at
Menangle Park
Colours
Red, Yellow Braces & Yoke
Owners
D E Reilly, B W Morrison, R D Morrison
| Driver (12 months) | Stats | Win % | Place % | Rank | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zac Phillips | 0-0-0-0 | 0% | 0% | - |
| Trainer (12 months) | Stats | Win % | Place % | Rank | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| I Walsh | 0-0-0-0 | 0% | 0% | - |
Race comment
OVERVIEW: FIGHTER COMMAND (2) is an exciting 3yo that recorded a track record win at Cranbourne last start. A winner of six races from nine starts and clearly looks the one to beat here. CRIME WRITER (4) he’s been bursting to win in recent starts and is a genuine place chance along with ROCKNROLL WALLA (3) that has been chasing home some good opposition whilst AMERICAN LEGACY (6) is going well but has a wide draw to overcome. HUGO ROCKS (1) draws to get the perfect trip and will get every chance whilst MONA MIA (5) resumes after a long spell without a trial. EARLY SPEED: 1,2,4 RATINGS: 2/ 4/ 3/ 6/ 1/ 5
Age
10 years old
Sex
Bay - Mare
Breeding
Sportswriter USA - Tayarna Mia (Jennas Beach Boy USA)
Best MR
1:52.7MS
Dist Best MR
1:52.7MS
Gear
Bit - Lugging, Blinkers - Murphy Blind N/S, Boots - Knee, Boots - Shin/Tendon, Deafeners - Removable, Hopples - Flat, Hopples - Length 59, Neck Strap, Shoes - Front, Shoes - Hind, Tongue Tie - Visible, Blinkers - Sliding Dolly Vardens
Today's Stats
Track
37-3-4-4
Distance
24-1-4-3
Track & Distance
24-1-4-3
Last Season
26-2-4-2
This Season
6-0-0-0
Career
86-10-13-11
Prize Money
$183,745
Win Range
1609 - 2240
Last 10 Starts
286597589x
Last Run
118 days ago
Win S/Rate
Place S/Rate
| Total | Distance | Dist Range | Track | Trk & Dist | This Season | Last Season | 1st Up | 2nd Up | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stats | 86-10-13-11 | 24-1-4-3 | 49-7-7-7 | 37-3-4-4 | 24-1-4-3 | 6-0-0-0 | 26-2-4-2 | 0-0-0-0 | 0-0-0-0 | |
| Win % | 12% | 4% | 14% | 8% | 4% | 0% | 8% | 0% | 0% | |
| Place % | 40% | 33% | 43% | 30% | 33% | 0% | 31% | 0% | 0% | |
| Rank | 6 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 5 | - | 3 | - | - |
| Finish | Date | Track | Distance | Race No. | Cond. | Class | Margin | Prize won | Driver | BR | Handicap | SP | Last Run | Settle | Mile rate | Winner | 2nd | 3rd |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9/10 | 30 Mar 2024 | Melton | 1720m | - | NR 70 to 79. | Alabar Pace | 16.3m | $10,000 | Zac Phillips | Sr3 | - | $11.00 | 7 days ago | - | 1:55.0 (56.9, 28.3) | Mirakuru | Jaccka Connor NZ HD | Blaster Ranger 1.1m |
| 8/10 | 23 Mar 2024 | Melton | 1720m | - | - | Mimosa Homes Mares Ffa | 22.7m | $24,000 | Michael Bellman | Sr4 | - | $71.00 | 7 days ago | - | 1:53.6 (55.3, 27.3) | Rakero Rebel NZ | First Dance NZ 6.8m | Tangoingwithsierra HD |
| 5/10 | 16 Mar 2024 | Melton | 1720m | - | NR 70 to 79. | Dynamic Print Group Pace | 4.6m | $15,000 | Michael Bellman | Sr3 | - | $23.00 | 14 days ago | - | 1:53.5 (56.2, 28.2) | Skinnydip NZ | Illawong Awesome, Alby Two Chains HFNK | - |
| 7/7 | 2 Mar 2024 | Melton | 2240m | - | NR 67 to 89. | Prydes Easifeed Mares Pace | 20.4m | $17,500 | Michael Bellman | Fr7 | - | $19.00 | 49 days ago | - | 1:56.8 (55.2, 27.0) | Jilliby Willow | Le Belle Bijoux 8.4m | Niki Nah Nah HD |
| 9/10 | 13 Jan 2024 | Shepptn | 1690m | - | NR 70 to 79. | Cottrell Electrical Pace | 12.7m | $15,000 | Michael Bellman | Sr4 | - | $13.00 | 7 days ago | - | 1:56.1 (56.7, 28.7) | Hes Charlies Angel | Catalpa Rescue 1.4m | Idealrockidealroll 3.7m |
| 5/9 | 6 Jan 2024 | Bendigo | 1650m | - | NR 65 to 79. | J&a Mazzetti Painting Pace | 12.6m | $15,000 | Michael Bellman | Sr2 | - | $7.00 | 14 days ago | - | 1:55.0 (56.1, 27.7) | Jilliby Willow | Niki Nah Nah 3.4m | Lottie Moon NZ 4.0m |
| 6/10 | 23 Dec 2023 | Melton | 1720m | - | - | Allied Express Jodies Babe | 7.0m | $25,000 | Michael Bellman | Sr4 | - | $19.00 | 8 days ago | - | 1:54.8 (55.2, 27.0) | Crimes of a Lady | Sew What HD | Paradise Valley SHFHD |
| 8/8 | 15 Dec 2023 | Melton | 1720m | - | NR 80 to 89. | Lionheart Security Pace | 16.2m | $17,500 | Michael Bellman | Sr2 | - | $23.00 | 7 days ago | - | 1:53.9 (55.0, 26.7) | Corravally Star NZ | Our Vincent Can Gogh NZ 6.0m | La Captain 4.7m |
| 2/6 | 8 Dec 2023 | Bendigo | 2150m | - | NR 65 to 79. | Huntly Lifestyle Estate | 1.2m | $10,000 | Michael Bellman | Fr6 | - | $5.00 | 14 days ago | - | 1:56.2 (55.7, 27.9) | First Dance NZ | Mona Mia 1.2m | Orbie 2.8m |
| 9/12 | 24 Nov 2023 | Bendigo | 2150m | - | NR 70 to 89. | Sulky.app - Future Of Form | 13.1m | $12,000 | Michael Bellman | Sr5 | - | $19.00 | - | - | 1:55.5 (56.4, 28.2) | Ideal Escape | Platinum Stride NZ NK | Hiranya NZ 1.7m |
Sire
Sportswriter USA
Dam
Tayarna Mia
Trained at
Bolinda
Colours
Yellow & Black Quarters, Black & White Hooped Sleeves
Owners
K M Males, G K Collinson, K L Collinson
| Driver (12 months) | Stats | Win % | Place % | Rank | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Michael Bellman | 0-0-0-0 | 0% | 0% | - |
| Trainer (12 months) | Stats | Win % | Place % | Rank | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| K M Males | 0-0-0-0 | 0% | 0% | - |
Race comment
OVERVIEW: FIGHTER COMMAND (2) is an exciting 3yo that recorded a track record win at Cranbourne last start. A winner of six races from nine starts and clearly looks the one to beat here. CRIME WRITER (4) he’s been bursting to win in recent starts and is a genuine place chance along with ROCKNROLL WALLA (3) that has been chasing home some good opposition whilst AMERICAN LEGACY (6) is going well but has a wide draw to overcome. HUGO ROCKS (1) draws to get the perfect trip and will get every chance whilst MONA MIA (5) resumes after a long spell without a trial. EARLY SPEED: 1,2,4 RATINGS: 2/ 4/ 3/ 6/ 1/ 5
Age
10 years old
Sex
Brown - Gelding
Breeding
Sportswriter USA - Our Crime of Passion NZ (Western Terror USA)
Best MR
1:52.1MS
Dist Best MR
1:52.1MS
Gear
Bit - Lugging, Boots - Knee, Burr - Rein N/S, Crupper, Headcheck - None, Hopples - Flat, Hopples - Length 60, Nose Band - Conventional, Shoes - Front, Shoes - Hind, Tail Tie, Tongue Tie - Visible, Pre Race Warm Up, Whip
Today's Stats
Track
46-3-11-1
Distance
16-0-4-1
Track & Distance
16-0-4-1
Last Season
15-0-2-1
This Season
12-0-2-0
Career
95-13-18-6
Prize Money
$306,930
Win Range
1609 - 2680
Last 10 Starts
7678286472
Last Run
6 days ago
Win S/Rate
Place S/Rate
| Total | Distance | Dist Range | Track | Trk & Dist | This Season | Last Season | 1st Up | 2nd Up | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stats | 95-13-18-6 | 16-0-4-1 | 30-2-5-2 | 46-3-11-1 | 16-0-4-1 | 12-0-2-0 | 15-0-2-1 | 0-0-0-0 | 0-0-0-0 | |
| Win % | 14% | 0% | 7% | 7% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | |
| Place % | 39% | 31% | 30% | 33% | 31% | 17% | 20% | 0% | 0% | |
| Rank | 4 | 6 | 6 | 5 | 6 | 5 | 5 | - | - |
| Finish | Date | Track | Distance | Race No. | Cond. | Class | Margin | Prize won | Driver | BR | Handicap | SP | Last Run | Settle | Mile rate | Winner | 2nd | 3rd |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/8 | 20 Jul 2024 | Melton | 2240m | - | NR 80 to 89. | Tab We'Re On Pace | HFNK | $17,500 | Matthew Craven | Fr1 | - | $26.00 | 7 days ago | - | 1:55.4 (55.7, 28.1) | Operative Line | Crime Writer HFNK | Sahara Breeze 1.5m |
| 7/9 | 13 Jul 2024 | Melton | 1720m | - | NR 70 to 89. | Tab We'Re On Pace | 14.1m | $17,500 | Matthew Craven | Fr3 | - | $101.00 | 14 days ago | - | 1:53.2 (54.5, 26.9) | Jillibyjacksparrow | Treachery 8.3m | Ultimate Vinnie 1.2m |
| 4/10 | 29 Jun 2024 | Melton | 1720m | - | NR 80 to 105. | Allied Express Pace | 12.2m | $17,500 | Matthew Craven | Fr1 | - | $26.00 | 7 days ago | - | 1:51.4 (54.3, 26.9) | Captain Hammerhead | Jillibyjacksparrow NK | Kosimo 9.3m |
| 6/12 | 22 Jun 2024 | Melton | 2240m | - | NR up to 89. | Renown Silverware Pace | 7.7m | $10,000 | Matthew Craven | Sr2 | - | $7.50 | 7 days ago | - | 1:56.6 (56.7, 28.2) | Son of Mac NZ | Jaccka Connor NZ 5.1m | Clymenus NZ 1.8m |
| 8/8 | 15 Jun 2024 | Melton | 1720m | - | NR 80 to 89. | Sulky.app Pace | 16.0m | $12,000 | Matthew Craven | Fr3 | - | $8.00 | 7 days ago | - | 1:55.1 (55.2, 26.8) | Final Collect NZ | Ubetcha Tigerpie HFHD | Terry NZ 4.7m |
| 2/8 | 8 Jun 2024 | Melton | 2240m | - | NR 77 to 89. | Nevele R Stud Pace | NK | $10,000 | Matthew Craven | Fr1 | - | $3.80 | 21 days ago | - | 1:55.6 (56.4, 28.1) | Heavenly Charm | Crime Writer 1.0m | Twisted Bliss 2.7m |
| 8/10 | 18 May 2024 | Melton | 1720m | - | NR 70 to 79. | Centre State Printing Pace | 12.0m | $15,000 | Matthew Craven | Sr3 | - | $11.00 | 7 days ago | - | 1:53.2 (56.8, 27.9) | Ubetcha Tigerpie | Clymenus NZ 4.2m | Joelita NK |
| 7/10 | 11 May 2024 | Melton | 1720m | - | NR 78 to 89. | Tab We'Re On Pace | 9.0m | $17,500 | Matthew Craven | Sr2 | - | $23.00 | 7 days ago | - | 1:53.9 (56.0, 27.3) | Radius | Skinnydip NZ NK | Classic Mission NZ 4.7m |
| 6/12 | 4 May 2024 | Melton | 2240m | - | NR 80 to 89. | Catanachs Jewellers Pace | 17.7m | $17,500 | Matthew Craven | Sr2 | - | $51.00 | 7 days ago | - | 1:54.7 (54.6, 26.7) | Captain Hammerhead | Joyful 5.0m | Final Collect NZ 3.0m |
| 7/11 | 27 Apr 2024 | Melton | 2240m | - | No NR. | Garrards Pace | 14.5m | $17,500 | Matthew Craven | Fr7 | - | $151.00 | - | - | 1:55.3 (55.1, 27.2) | Captain Hammerhead | Operative Line HD | Rakero Slammer NZ 1.0m |
Sire
Sportswriter USA
Dam
Our Crime of Passion NZ
Trained at
Ecklin South
Colours
Royal Blue, Yellow Diamonds With Black Overlay, Black & Yellow Striped Sleeves, Yellow Cuffs
Owners
P J Coniglio, Estate of A P Coniglio
| Driver (12 months) | Stats | Win % | Place % | Rank | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Matthew Craven | 0-0-0-0 | 0% | 0% | - |
| Trainer (12 months) | Stats | Win % | Place % | Rank | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| M J Craven | 0-0-0-0 | 0% | 0% | - |





Race comment
OVERVIEW: FIGHTER COMMAND (2) is an exciting 3yo that recorded a track record win at Cranbourne last start. A winner of six races from nine starts and clearly looks the one to beat here. CRIME WRITER (4) he’s been bursting to win in recent starts and is a genuine place chance along with ROCKNROLL WALLA (3) that has been chasing home some good opposition whilst AMERICAN LEGACY (6) is going well but has a wide draw to overcome. HUGO ROCKS (1) draws to get the perfect trip and will get every chance whilst MONA MIA (5) resumes after a long spell without a trial. EARLY SPEED: 1,2,4 RATINGS: 2/ 4/ 3/ 6/ 1/ 5