Melton R4 BETAVET PACE
Betavet Pace
7:34pm • 1720m • Mobile Start • Pacers • No NR. • No age restrictions • $10,0007:34pm • 1720m • Mobile Start • Pacers • No NR. • No age restrictions • $10,000
Race Notes
Age
5 years old
Sex
Brown - Mare
Breeding
A Rocknroll Dance USA - Slangevar (NZ) (Cameleon USA)
Best MR
1:56.2MS
Gear
Bit - Snaffle, Boots - Knee, Deafeners - Plugs, Headcheck - Fixed, Hopples - Flat, Hopples - Length 60, Tail Tie, Tongue Tie - Visible
Today's Stats
Track
24-1-5-5
Distance
8-0-2-2
Track & Distance
8-0-2-2
Last Season
13-0-2-4
This Season
7-0-3-0
Career
37-8-6-5
Prize Money
$101,900
Win Range
2100 - 2760
Last 10 Starts
39x4872522
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 | 37-8-6-5 | 8-0-2-2 | 11-0-3-2 | 24-1-5-5 | 8-0-2-2 | 7-0-3-0 | 13-0-2-4 | 0-0-0-0 | 0-0-0-0 | |
| Win % | 22% | 0% | 0% | 4% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | |
| Place % | 51% | 50% | 45% | 46% | 50% | 43% | 46% | 0% | 0% | |
| Rank | 3 | 5 | 6 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 5 | - | - |
| Finish | Date | Track | Distance | Race No. | Cond. | Class | Margin | Prize won | Driver | BR | Handicap | SP | Last Run | Settle | Mile rate | Winner | 2nd | 3rd |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/9 | 29 Mar 2025 | Melton | 2240m | - | NR 70 to 79. | Prydes Easifeed Pace | NK | $15,000 | Greg Sugars | Sr2 | - | $6.50 | 14 days ago | - | 1:55.9 (56.6, 27.8) | Repelling | First Dance NZ NK | Meteor Moth HFHD |
| 2/11 | 15 Mar 2025 | Melton | 2240m | - | NR 70 to 79. | Waste Sense Pace | HFHD | $15,000 | Greg Sugars | Fr7 | - | $8.50 | 7 days ago | - | 1:56.5 (55.8, 27.3) | Smoken Ace NZ | First Dance NZ HFHD | Classic Angelina 2.5m |
| 5/12 | 8 Mar 2025 | Melton | 1720m | - | NR 70 to 79. | Logical Staffing Solutions | 6.1m | $15,000 | Jordan Leedham | Sr2 | - | $19.00 | 15 days ago | - | 1:53.8 (56.1, 28.0) | My Uncle Stan | Blake Bolac NK | Smoken Ace NZ 2.8m |
| 2/9 | 21 Feb 2025 | Geelong | 1609m | - | NR 70 to 79. | Hoyts Food Pace | 6.6m | $10,000 | Anthony Butt | Sr2 | - | $101.00 | 6 days ago | - | 1:54.8 (54.6, 26.6) | Balboa Rock | First Dance NZ 6.6m | Triple Rock Saint NZ 6.8m |
| 7/11 | 15 Feb 2025 | Melton | 1720m | - | NR 70 to 79. | Renown Silverware Pace | 13.1m | $15,000 | Anthony Butt | Sr3 | - | $34.00 | 15 days ago | - | 1:53.4 (56.6, 28.4) | Invitation Only NZ | Norms Lady 1.2m | Harryhoo HFHD |
| 8/10 | 31 Jan 2025 | Geelong | 1609m | - | NR 65 or better. | Hoyts Food Pace | 16.3m | $8,000 | Greg Sugars | Sr1 | - | $7.00 | 9 days ago | - | 1:54.2 (56.0, 27.9) | Don Arthur | Corravally Star NZ 1.4m | Crime Writer 9.1m |
| 4/8 | 22 Jan 2025 | Marybro | 1690m | - | NR 65 or better. | Mcphersons Printing Group | 8.4m | $9,000 | Greg Sugars | Fr3 | - | $9.50 | 144 days ago | - | 1:54.7 (55.0, 27.6) | Dessie Gee | Corravally Star NZ 3.2m | Operative Line 2.8m |
| 9/9 | 31 Aug 2024 | Melton | 1720m | - | NR 80 to 89. | Tab Bill Mckay Pace | 16.9m | $17,500 | Greg Sugars | Fr2 | - | $4.80 | 7 days ago | - | 1:55.0 (55.9, 27.8) | Roarforroscoe | Kowalski Analysis HFHD | Jillibyjacksparrow 3.6m |
| 3/8 | 24 Aug 2024 | Melton | 2240m | - | NR 80 to 89. | Renown Silverware Pace | 12.3m | $17,500 | Greg Sugars | Fr2 | - | $18.00 | 7 days ago | - | 1:54.2 (56.2, 27.8) | Bay of Biscay | Sweet Bella 3.5m | First Dance NZ 8.8m |
| 9/10 | 17 Aug 2024 | Melton | 1720m | - | NR up to 95. | Nevele R Stud Mares Pace | 27.2m | $17,500 | Chris Alford | Fr6 | - | $51.00 | - | - | 1:50.4 (54.6, 27.6) | Very Pretty | Sweetnikkilou 6.7m | Thesunandthemoon 5.2m |
Sire
A Rocknroll Dance USA
Dam
Slangevar (NZ)
Trained at
Myrniong
Colours
Red With Blue & White Horseshoe, White Nixon Bloodstock Logo
Owners
S J Nixon, S R Plant, J A Tubbs, Watson's Racing & Bloodstock Pty Ltd, S Cook, B J Glasheen
| Driver (12 months) | Stats | Win % | Place % | Rank | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| James Herbertson | 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: TANGO TARA (8) appears to be extremely well graded in this event considering he is a genuine open class horse with a National Rating of 118 with his nearest rival being HES FROM HEAVEN (7), which has a rating of 90. He trailed the leader and battled on well for third behind Yambukian last week. HES FROM HEAVEN (7) hasn’t raced since a New Zealand campaign late last season but he has been placed in two recent trial performances so he must be considered as one of the leading chances. FIRST DANCE (5) finished off nicely to finish a close second behind Smoken Ace then went down fighting at her latest second behind Repelling. She is racing in peak form and should go well again. ONE BIG SHEW (6) is a New South Wales trained pacer, which has performed well at Melton previously and is worth thought. EARLY SPEED: 7 (likely leader), 5,6 RATINGS: 7,8/ 5/ 6/ 4
Age
10 years old
Sex
Brown - Gelding
Breeding
A Rocknroll Dance USA - Tara Delight (NZ) (Bettors Delight USA)
Best MR
1:51.5MS
Dist Best MR
1:51.5MS
Gear
Bit - Snaffle, Blinkers - Block, Boots - Knee, Boots - Shin/Tendon, Crupper, Deafeners - Removable, Headcheck - None, Hopples - Flat, Bloomers Leather, Hopples - Length 59, Lugging Pole N/S, Shoes - Front, Shoes - Hind, Tail Tie, Tongue Tie - Visible ...
Today's Stats
Track
51-7-6-12
Distance
21-3-3-2
Track & Distance
21-3-3-2
Last Season
22-3-3-5
This Season
8-2-0-3
Career
118-20-22-22
Prize Money
$434,481
Win Range
1200 - 3200
Last 10 Starts
2311736383
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 | 118-20-22-22 | 21-3-3-2 | 29-5-4-5 | 51-7-6-12 | 21-3-3-2 | 8-2-0-3 | 22-3-3-5 | 0-0-0-0 | 0-0-0-0 | |
| Win % | 17% | 14% | 17% | 14% | 14% | 25% | 14% | 0% | 0% | |
| Place % | 54% | 38% | 48% | 49% | 38% | 63% | 50% | 0% | 0% | |
| Rank | 4 | 2 | 4 | 3 | 2 | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/10 | 5 Apr 2025 | Melton | 1720m | - | No NR. | Cnc Router Bits Ffa | 3.1m | $22,500 | Kate Gath | Fr1 | - | $4.00 | 14 days ago | - | 1:51.7 (54.5, 26.7) | Yambukian | Bulletproof Boy HFHD | Tango Tara NZ 2.9m |
| 8/8 | 22 Mar 2025 | Melton | 1200m | - | No NR. | Melton City Stampede | 27.5m | $20,000 | Kate Gath | Fr7 | - | $2.30 | 15 days ago | - | 0:00.0 (57.0, 29.1) | Bulletproof Boy | Dessie Gee 6.9m | Ideal Escape 4.1m |
| 3/6 | 7 Mar 2025 | Geelong | 2570m | - | No NR. | Apco Geelong Pacing Cup | 3.1m | $40,000 | Jordan Leedham | Fr6 | - | $31.00 | 21 days ago | - | 1:56.9 (54.8, 27.9) | Rakero Rebel NZ | Mach Dan HFNK | Tango Tara NZ 2.5m |
| 6/11 | 14 Feb 2025 | Terang | 2680m | - | No NR. | Terang Pacing Cup | 10.8m | $30,000 | Jordan Leedham | Sr2 | - | $23.00 | 13 days ago | - | 1:57.4 (54.8, 27.6) | Dont Stop Dreaming NZ | Keayang Tokyo 3.6m | Jilliby Nitro NK |
| 3/11 | 1 Feb 2025 | Melton | 2240m | - | No NR. | The Betavet Pure Steel | 5.4m | $22,500 | Kate Gath | Sr5 | - | $17.00 | 14 days ago | - | 1:54.3 (55.6, 27.2) | Triple Eight NZ | Exotic Bushranger 2.1m | Tango Tara NZ 3.3m |
| 7/12 | 18 Jan 2025 | Balarat | 2710m | - | No NR. | Ballarat Pacing Cup | 10.3m | $100,000 | Kate Gath | Sr5 | - | $23.00 | 14 days ago | - | 1:55.5 (55.3, 27.5) | Bulletproof Boy | Hector NZ 1.3m | Perfect Class 4.3m |
| 1/10 | 4 Jan 2025 | Bendigo | 1650m | - | No NR. | Bendigo Locksmiths Ffa | - | $17,500 | Kate Gath | Sr3 | - | $3.10 | 2 days ago | - | 1:51.6 (54.1, 26.8) | Tango Tara NZ | Our Vincent Can Gogh NZ 2.1m | Tiger Band Wagon 4.1m |
| 1/7 | 2 Jan 2025 | Melton | 1720m | - | NR 65 or better. | Waste Sense Pace | - | $9,000 | Kate Gath | Fr7 | - | $2.00 | 13 days ago | - | 1:51.5 (54.8, 27.7) | Tango Tara NZ | Blake Bolac 2.0m | Minos NZ 9.3m |
| 3/8 | 20 Dec 2024 | Geelong | 1609m | - | No NR. | Devcon Properties Ffa | 10.4m | $10,000 | Kate Gath | Sr1 | - | $5.50 | 6 days ago | - | 1:52.7 (56.0, 28.2) | Triple Eight NZ | Tiger Band Wagon 9.9m | Tango Tara NZ HD |
| 2/7 | 14 Dec 2024 | Melton | 2240m | - | No NR. | Hertz Melton Free For All | SHFHD | $22,500 | Kate Gath | Fr3 | - | $19.00 | - | - | 1:56.8 (54.8, 27.7) | Bulletproof Boy | Tango Tara NZ HFHD | Young Bluey HFHD |
Sire
A Rocknroll Dance USA
Dam
Tara Delight (NZ)
Trained at
Long Forest
Colours
Royal Blue, White Checked Sash, White Sleeve, Red Stripes
Owners
N (Norm) Jenkin
| 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: TANGO TARA (8) appears to be extremely well graded in this event considering he is a genuine open class horse with a National Rating of 118 with his nearest rival being HES FROM HEAVEN (7), which has a rating of 90. He trailed the leader and battled on well for third behind Yambukian last week. HES FROM HEAVEN (7) hasn’t raced since a New Zealand campaign late last season but he has been placed in two recent trial performances so he must be considered as one of the leading chances. FIRST DANCE (5) finished off nicely to finish a close second behind Smoken Ace then went down fighting at her latest second behind Repelling. She is racing in peak form and should go well again. ONE BIG SHEW (6) is a New South Wales trained pacer, which has performed well at Melton previously and is worth thought. EARLY SPEED: 7 (likely leader), 5,6 RATINGS: 7,8/ 5/ 6/ 4
Age
9 years old
Sex
Bay - Gelding
Breeding
Shadow Play USA - Riverside Oakes (Art Major USA)
Best MR
1:56.1MS
Dist Best MR
1:56.1MS
Gear
Bit - Snaffle, Boots - Knee, Boots - Shin/Tendon, Burr - Rein N/S, Burr - Rein O/S, Crupper, Headcheck - None, Hopples - Flat, Hopples - Length 57, Shoes - Front, Shoes - Hind, Tail Tie, Tongue Tie - Visible, Whip, Blinkers - Pull Up, Spreader - One ...
Today's Stats
Track
22-0-4-8
Distance
6-0-1-2
Track & Distance
6-0-1-2
Last Season
36-4-3-5
This Season
13-3-4-0
Career
153-16-15-24
Prize Money
$145,286
Win Range
1609 - 2210
Last 10 Starts
2614722415
Last Run
9 days ago
Win S/Rate
Place S/Rate
| Total | Distance | Dist Range | Track | Trk & Dist | This Season | Last Season | 1st Up | 2nd Up | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stats | 153-16-15-24 | 6-0-1-2 | 111-13-11-17 | 22-0-4-8 | 6-0-1-2 | 13-3-4-0 | 36-4-3-5 | 0-0-0-0 | 0-0-0-0 | |
| Win % | 10% | 0% | 12% | 0% | 0% | 23% | 11% | 0% | 0% | |
| Place % | 36% | 50% | 37% | 55% | 50% | 54% | 33% | 0% | 0% | |
| Rank | 7 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 4 | 3 | 4 | - | - |
| Finish | Date | Track | Distance | Race No. | Cond. | Class | Margin | Prize won | Driver | BR | Handicap | SP | Last Run | Settle | Mile rate | Winner | 2nd | 3rd |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/9 | 2 Apr 2025 | Bendigo | 1650m | - | NR 56 to 64. | Stonemans Village Iga Pace | 11.4m | $7,000 | Jeremy Quinlan | Fr2 | - | $23.00 | 9 days ago | - | 1:54.7 (57.4, 28.6) | Nakula NZ | Beta Than Love NZ 4.9m | Steel Ruler 1.5m |
| 1/7 | 24 Mar 2025 | Cobram | 2170m | - | NR 51 to 56. | Vhrc / Benstud Pace | - | $4,000 | Jeremy Quinlan | Fr3 | - | $4.00 | 8 days ago | - | 1:56.8 (58.6, 29.7) | Our Cheeky Devil | Direct Command NZ 2.2m | Scottie Mach 8.6m |
| 4/11 | 16 Mar 2025 | Charltn | 2100m | - | 0W/15.0K stake | Birchip Pacing Cup | 7.1m | $10,000 | Jeremy Quinlan | Fr3 | - | $19.00 | 7 days ago | - | 1:59.2 (57.8, 29.6) | Lochiel Lad NZ | Valiente 3.3m | Joe Got Rolled 3.0m |
| 2/11 | 9 Mar 2025 | Wngatta | 2210m | - | NR up to 65. | Wangaratta Pacing Cup | HD | $12,000 | Jeremy Quinlan | Fr2 | - | $71.00 | 5 days ago | - | 1:58.6 (59.5, 30.8) | Tizzy Lizzie | Our Cheeky Devil HFNK | Sassyola 2.8m |
| 2/9 | 4 Mar 2025 | Temora | 1635m | - | NR up to 57. | Flower House Pace | 3.5m | $6,936 | Matt Newberry | Sr1 | - | $6.00 | 7 days ago | - | 1:57.5 (59.0, 29.4) | Alabama Lioness | Our Cheeky Devil 3.5m | Road to Recovery 3.2m |
| 7/9 | 25 Feb 2025 | Shepptn | 2190m | - | NR 50 to 55. | Neatline Homes Pace | 12.0m | $6,000 | Jeremy Quinlan | Sr2 | - | $10.00 | 9 days ago | - | 1:59.8 (57.7, 29.1) | Racing Writer | Wingate Guy HFHD | Animado 1.4m |
| 4/8 | 16 Feb 2025 | Echuca | 1755m | - | NR up to 55. | Moama Bowling Club Final | 5.5m | $8,000 | Matt Newberry | Fr4 | - | $5.00 | 5 days ago | - | 1:57.3 (58.2, 28.7) | Aliza Hill | Momentum Shift 2.5m | Montana Pride 2.0m |
| 1/9 | 11 Feb 2025 | Shepptn | 1690m | - | NR up to 55. | Ben Gledhill Shtc Pace | - | $6,000 | Matt Newberry | Fr5 | - | $5.00 | 7 days ago | - | 1:56.5 (57.0, 27.3) | Our Cheeky Devil | Momentum Shift 3.7m | Art on Fire NZ SHFHD |
| 6/10 | 4 Feb 2025 | Shepptn | 1690m | - | NR 50 to 55. | Cottrell Electrical Pace | 14.3m | $6,000 | Jeremy Quinlan | Sr1 | - | $17.00 | 7 days ago | - | 1:56.2 (56.5, 28.3) | Frugal Fare | Hez Harrywho 2.8m | Spirit of Sahara 1.3m |
| 2/9 | 28 Jan 2025 | Shepptn | 1690m | - | NR 50 to 55. | Neatline Homes Pace | HD | $6,000 | Matt Newberry | Sr1 | - | $6.00 | - | - | 1:56.4 (57.6, 29.8) | Rockaway Beach | Our Cheeky Devil HD | Tupelo Beach 3.9m |
Sire
Shadow Play USA
Dam
Riverside Oakes
Trained at
Mundoona
Colours
Gold, Black Horseshoe, Black & Blue Checked Sleeves
Owners
T E O'Donnell, J O'Donnell
| Driver (12 months) | Stats | Win % | Place % | Rank | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jeremy Quinlan | 0-0-0-0 | 0% | 0% | - |
| Trainer (12 months) | Stats | Win % | Place % | Rank | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| J P Quinlan | 0-0-0-0 | 0% | 0% | - |
Race comment
OVERVIEW: TANGO TARA (8) appears to be extremely well graded in this event considering he is a genuine open class horse with a National Rating of 118 with his nearest rival being HES FROM HEAVEN (7), which has a rating of 90. He trailed the leader and battled on well for third behind Yambukian last week. HES FROM HEAVEN (7) hasn’t raced since a New Zealand campaign late last season but he has been placed in two recent trial performances so he must be considered as one of the leading chances. FIRST DANCE (5) finished off nicely to finish a close second behind Smoken Ace then went down fighting at her latest second behind Repelling. She is racing in peak form and should go well again. ONE BIG SHEW (6) is a New South Wales trained pacer, which has performed well at Melton previously and is worth thought. EARLY SPEED: 7 (likely leader), 5,6 RATINGS: 7,8/ 5/ 6/ 4
Age
7 years old
Sex
Brown - Gelding
Breeding
Somebeachsomewhere USA - Amarillen (Fake Left USA)
Best MR
1:58.0MS
Gear
Bit - Headcheck, Bit - Snaffle, Crupper, Hopples - Round, Hopples - Length 59, Shoes - Front, Shoes - Hind, Reins - Conventional
Today's Stats
Track
2-1-0-1
Distance
0-0-0-0
Track & Distance
0-0-0-0
Last Season
0-0-0-0
This Season
0-0-0-0
Career
4-2-1-1
Prize Money
$38,540
Win Range
2200 - 2240
Last 10 Starts
1231x
Last Run
505 days ago
Win S/Rate
Place S/Rate
| Total | Distance | Dist Range | Track | Trk & Dist | This Season | Last Season | 1st Up | 2nd Up | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stats | 4-2-1-1 | 0-0-0-0 | 0-0-0-0 | 2-1-0-1 | 0-0-0-0 | 0-0-0-0 | 0-0-0-0 | 0-0-0-0 | 0-0-0-0 | |
| Win % | 50% | 0% | 0% | 50% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | |
| Place % | 100% | 0% | 0% | 100% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | |
| Rank | 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 | 23 Nov 2023 | Melton | 2240m | - | NR 50 to 55. | Bacchus Marsh Pacing Cup | - | $7,000 | John Caldow | Fr5 | - | $1.50 | 5 days ago | - | 1:58.0 (55.8, 27.9) | Ima Terminator | Shanlou NZ 1.6m | Deuce Coupe NZ 8.4m |
| 3/6 | 18 Nov 2023 | Melton | 2240m | - | - | Breeders Crown 4yo E&g'S | 25.7m | $40,000 | John Caldow | Fr4 | - | $101.00 | 17 days ago | - | 1:54.5 (54.0, 26.8) | Catch a Wave | Captain Ravishing 18.8m | Ima Terminator 6.9m |
| 2/10 | 1 Nov 2023 | Balarat | 2200m | - | NR 50 to 55. | Easy Waste Pace | 2.8m | $7,000 | John Caldow | Sr2 | - | $4.00 | 6 days ago | - | 1:59.2 (58.1, 28.1) | Night Spirit | Ima Terminator 2.8m | Senna Storm NK |
| 1/12 | 26 Oct 2023 | Balarat | 2200m | - | NR up to 51. | Springfest Ballarat Pace | - | $6,000 | John Caldow | Sr3 | - | $16.00 | - | - | 2:00.0 (59.2, 29.7) | Ima Terminator | Crankhandle 2.6m | Wichita Kansas HFHD |
Sire
Somebeachsomewhere USA
Dam
Amarillen
Trained at
Kurunjang
Colours
Dark Blue, Grey Braces
Owners
I A (Ian) Caruana
| Driver (12 months) | Stats | Win % | Place % | Rank | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| John Caldow | 0-0-0-0 | 0% | 0% | - |
| Trainer (12 months) | Stats | Win % | Place % | Rank | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| I A Caruana | 0-0-0-0 | 0% | 0% | - |
Race comment
OVERVIEW: TANGO TARA (8) appears to be extremely well graded in this event considering he is a genuine open class horse with a National Rating of 118 with his nearest rival being HES FROM HEAVEN (7), which has a rating of 90. He trailed the leader and battled on well for third behind Yambukian last week. HES FROM HEAVEN (7) hasn’t raced since a New Zealand campaign late last season but he has been placed in two recent trial performances so he must be considered as one of the leading chances. FIRST DANCE (5) finished off nicely to finish a close second behind Smoken Ace then went down fighting at her latest second behind Repelling. She is racing in peak form and should go well again. ONE BIG SHEW (6) is a New South Wales trained pacer, which has performed well at Melton previously and is worth thought. EARLY SPEED: 7 (likely leader), 5,6 RATINGS: 7,8/ 5/ 6/ 4
Age
5 years old
Sex
Brown - Gelding
Breeding
Sweet Lou USA - Dreams From Heaven (NZ) (Rock N Roll Heaven USA)
Best MR
1:53.5MS
Dist Best MR
1:53.5MS
Gear
Bit - Headcheck, Bit - Snaffle, Blinkers - Block, Boots - Knee, Boots - Shin/Tendon, Crupper, Headcheck - Fixed, Hopples - Flat, Shoes - Front, Shoes - Hind, Tongue Tie - Visible, Whip, Reins - Conventional, Spreader - One Legged N/S, Half Pole O/S
Gear Changes
Removed: Hopples - Round, Hidez Hood; Added: Hopples - Flat, Spreader - One Legged N/S, Half Pole O/S
Today's Stats
Track
9-5-1-0
Distance
3-2-0-0
Track & Distance
3-2-0-0
Last Season
17-8-1-2
This Season
0-0-0-0
Career
18-8-1-2
Prize Money
$171,634
Win Range
1650 - 2240
Last 10 Starts
111335550x
Last Run
126 days ago
Win S/Rate
Place S/Rate
| Total | Distance | Dist Range | Track | Trk & Dist | This Season | Last Season | 1st Up | 2nd Up | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stats | 18-8-1-2 | 3-2-0-0 | 5-3-0-1 | 9-5-1-0 | 3-2-0-0 | 0-0-0-0 | 17-8-1-2 | 0-0-0-0 | 0-0-0-0 | |
| Win % | 44% | 67% | 60% | 56% | 67% | 0% | 47% | 0% | 0% | |
| Place % | 61% | 67% | 80% | 67% | 67% | 0% | 65% | 0% | 0% | |
| Rank | 2 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 14/14 | 6 Dec 2024 | Addngtn | 2600m | - | - | - | 132m | $310,500 | Greg Sugars | Sr- | - | - | 21 days ago | - | 1:58.1 | We Walk by Faith | Vessem (NZ) 3m | Harrison John (NZ) 1.50m |
| 5/10 | 15 Nov 2024 | Addngtn | 1980m | - | - | - | 12.60m | $500,000 | Gr% Sugars% | Sr- | - | - | 34 days ago | - | 1:56.2 | Better Knuckle Up NZ | Chase a Dream (NZ) 5.25m | Harrison John (NZ) 4.50m |
| 5/12 | 12 Oct 2024 | Melton | 2760m | - | No NR. | Woodlands Stud Derby Final | 6.1m | $200,000 | Greg Sugars | Fr1 | - | $12.00 | 7 days ago | - | 1:58.1 (54.0, 25.9) | Best Deal | Some American SHFHD | Miki to Success 3.1m |
| 5/10 | 5 Oct 2024 | Melton | 2760m | - | No NR. | Woodlands Derby Heats | 6.1m | $20,000 | Greg Sugars | Fr5 | - | $14.00 | 8 days ago | - | 1:55.7 (54.7, 27.4) | Miki to Success | Some American SHFHD | Kingman NZ HD |
| 3/9 | 27 Sep 2024 | Kilmore | 2180m | - | No NR. | Reg Withers 3yo Classic | 4.2m | $20,000 | Greg Sugars | Sr2 | - | $1.50 | 14 days ago | - | 1:57.6 (56.3, 28.5) | Meteor Moth | Our Luciano 2.2m | Hes From Heaven NZ 2.0m |
| 3/8 | 13 Sep 2024 | Geelong | 1609m | - | NR 85 to 95. | Ac Air Pace | 4.0m | $20,000 | Greg Sugars | Fr6 | - | $2.90 | 27 days ago | - | 1:54.1 (55.6, 28.1) | Kowalski Analysis | Jilliby Willow 2.6m | Hes From Heaven NZ 1.3m |
| 1/6 | 17 Aug 2024 | Melton | 2240m | - | No NR. | Garrards Horse & Hound 3yo | - | $17,500 | Greg Sugars | Fr5 | - | $1.95 | 7 days ago | - | 1:55.7 (55.7, 27.8) | Hes From Heaven NZ | Our Luciano HFNK | Miki to Success HD |
| 1/7 | 10 Aug 2024 | Melton | 2240m | - | 2W/15.0K stake | Australian Pacing Gold | - | $15,000 | Greg Sugars | Fr6 | - | $1.30 | 14 days ago | - | 1:54.9 (56.3, 27.5) | Hes From Heaven NZ | Earl of Pembroke NZ 2.9m | Younggiftedandblack NZ 4.2m |
| 1/7 | 27 Jul 2024 | Melton | 1720m | - | No NR. | Logical Staffing Solutions | - | $17,500 | James Herbertson | Fr4 | - | $2.15 | 7 days ago | - | 1:53.5 (54.7, 26.3) | Hes From Heaven NZ | Some American 3.0m | Miki to Success 1.2m |
| 1/11 | 20 Jul 2024 | Melton | 2240m | - | NR 64 to 72. | Benstud Standardbreds Pace | - | $15,000 | Greg Sugars | Fr1 | - | $3.60 | - | - | 1:57.2 (54.2, 27.3) | Hes From Heaven NZ | Dukes Choice 16.9m | High Above 2.9m |
Sire
Sweet Lou USA
Dam
Dreams From Heaven (NZ)
Trained at
Romsey
Colours
Green, Red Yoke & Braces, White Stars & Piping
Owners
R F Anderson, R W Anderson
| 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: TANGO TARA (8) appears to be extremely well graded in this event considering he is a genuine open class horse with a National Rating of 118 with his nearest rival being HES FROM HEAVEN (7), which has a rating of 90. He trailed the leader and battled on well for third behind Yambukian last week. HES FROM HEAVEN (7) hasn’t raced since a New Zealand campaign late last season but he has been placed in two recent trial performances so he must be considered as one of the leading chances. FIRST DANCE (5) finished off nicely to finish a close second behind Smoken Ace then went down fighting at her latest second behind Repelling. She is racing in peak form and should go well again. ONE BIG SHEW (6) is a New South Wales trained pacer, which has performed well at Melton previously and is worth thought. EARLY SPEED: 7 (likely leader), 5,6 RATINGS: 7,8/ 5/ 6/ 4
Age
9 years old
Sex
Bay - Gelding
Breeding
Hes Watching USA - Jilliby Olivia (Artiscape USA)
Best MR
1:54.3MS
Dist Best MR
1:54.3MS
Gear
Bit - Straight, Blinkers - Dolly Vardon, Boots - Knee, Boots - Shin/Tendon, Burr - Rein O/S, Crupper, Deafeners - Removable, Hopples - Length 57, Shoes - Front, Shoes - Hind, Tongue Tie - Visible, Halter, Whip
Today's Stats
Track
21-0-1-2
Distance
5-0-1-0
Track & Distance
5-0-1-0
Last Season
18-1-1-2
This Season
7-0-1-0
Career
42-6-3-4
Prize Money
$68,920
Win Range
1609 - 2200
Last 10 Starts
0878026680
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 | 42-6-3-4 | 5-0-1-0 | 17-4-2-0 | 21-0-1-2 | 5-0-1-0 | 7-0-1-0 | 18-1-1-2 | 0-0-0-0 | 0-0-0-0 | |
| Win % | 14% | 0% | 24% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 6% | 0% | 0% | |
| Place % | 31% | 20% | 35% | 14% | 20% | 14% | 22% | 0% | 0% | |
| Rank | 6 | 6 | 3 | 7 | 6 | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10/10 | 5 Apr 2025 | Melton | 2240m | - | NR 60 to 69. | Hyland Racing Colours Pace | 53.5m | $10,000 | Sean O'sullivan | Fr3 | - | $21.00 | 28 days ago | - | 1:58.0 (57.1, 28.5) | Big Bad Ossie | Kwick Sand HD | Luva Scrap 5.8m |
| 8/12 | 8 Mar 2025 | Melton | 2240m | - | NR 60 to 69. | Mimosa Homes Pace | 23.8m | $10,000 | Sean O'sullivan | Fr6 | - | $11.00 | 7 days ago | - | 1:57.0 (59.6, 29.5) | Give Dave a Wave | Plains in Heaven 3.7m | Spirit of Pearl 6.7m |
| 6/11 | 1 Mar 2025 | Melton | 1720m | - | NR 60 to 69. | Centre State Printing Pace | 7.9m | $10,000 | Sean O'sullivan | Fr5 | - | $101.00 | 14 days ago | - | 1:54.5 (56.1, 27.8) | Fox Dan | The Iron Duke 1.3m | Captain Maastricht 1.2m |
| 6/8 | 15 Feb 2025 | Melton | 2240m | - | NR 60 to 69. | Lionheart Security Pace | 14.5m | $10,000 | Sean O'sullivan | Fr6 | - | $18.00 | 7 days ago | - | 1:56.2 (56.0, 28.3) | Classic Angelina | Clymenus NZ 1.9m | Plains in Heaven 2.1m |
| 2/10 | 8 Feb 2025 | Cranbrn | 1609m | - | NR 60 to 69. | Pam Hockham Memorial Pace | 10.2m | $10,000 | Sean O'sullivan | Fr4 | - | $101.00 | 8 days ago | - | 1:54.7 (57.3, 28.5) | Balboa Rock | Jilliby Selwood 10.2m | Good Day 10.4m |
| 10/10 | 31 Jan 2025 | Geelong | 1609m | - | NR 65 or better. | Hoyts Food Pace | 17.9m | $8,000 | Ross Payne | Fr3 | - | $81.00 | 20 days ago | - | 1:54.2 (56.0, 27.9) | Don Arthur | Corravally Star NZ 1.4m | Crime Writer 9.1m |
| 8/10 | 11 Jan 2025 | Shepptn | 1690m | - | NR up to 90. | Cottrell Electrical Pace | 13.1m | $10,000 | Sean O'sullivan | Fr5 | - | $71.00 | 11 days ago | - | 1:55.1 (56.4, 27.0) | Roarforroscoe | Dessie Gee HFHD | Letsrockletsroll 4.3m |
| 7/8 | 31 Dec 2024 | Melton | 1720m | - | NR up to 90. | Pace | 20.9m | $8,000 | Connor Clarke | Fr3 | - | $18.00 | 3 days ago | - | 1:54.1 (55.1, 27.2) | Corravally Star NZ | Telemachus 6.5m | Hes Charlies Angel 4.2m |
| 8/10 | 28 Dec 2024 | Cranbrn | 2080m | - | NR 70 to 89. | Nzb Standardbred Pace | 18.3m | $17,500 | James Herbertson | Fr2 | - | $21.00 | 7 days ago | - | 1:56.3 (57.7, 29.0) | Louie Lou I NZ | Exotic Bushranger 1.7m | Letsrockletsroll 1.1m |
| 11/11 | 21 Dec 2024 | Melton | 2240m | - | NR 70 to 79. | Terry Noonan Memorial Pace | 27.2m | $15,000 | Sean O'sullivan | Fr5 | - | $151.00 | - | - | 1:56.1 (56.3, 27.5) | Ozzie Punta | Shadow Celt 1.3m | Louie Lou I NZ HFHD |
Sire
Hes Watching USA
Dam
Jilliby Olivia
Trained at
Croydon
Colours
Black, White Yoke & Southern Cross, Black Sleeves With White Southern Cross & Cuffs
Owners
G H McIntosh, E L Moore
| Driver (12 months) | Stats | Win % | Place % | Rank | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jason Lee | 0-0-0-0 | 0% | 0% | - |
| Trainer (12 months) | Stats | Win % | Place % | Rank | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| E L Moore | 0-0-0-0 | 0% | 0% | - |
Race comment
OVERVIEW: TANGO TARA (8) appears to be extremely well graded in this event considering he is a genuine open class horse with a National Rating of 118 with his nearest rival being HES FROM HEAVEN (7), which has a rating of 90. He trailed the leader and battled on well for third behind Yambukian last week. HES FROM HEAVEN (7) hasn’t raced since a New Zealand campaign late last season but he has been placed in two recent trial performances so he must be considered as one of the leading chances. FIRST DANCE (5) finished off nicely to finish a close second behind Smoken Ace then went down fighting at her latest second behind Repelling. She is racing in peak form and should go well again. ONE BIG SHEW (6) is a New South Wales trained pacer, which has performed well at Melton previously and is worth thought. EARLY SPEED: 7 (likely leader), 5,6 RATINGS: 7,8/ 5/ 6/ 4
Age
6 years old
Sex
Brown - Gelding
Breeding
Sportswriter USA - Dancingwithsierra (Modern Art USA)
Best MR
1:56.6MS
Dist Best MR
1:56.6MS
Gear
Bit - Headcheck, Bit - Snaffle, Blinkers - Dolly Vardon, Boots - Bell, Boots - Knee, Boots - Shin/Tendon, Crupper, Deafeners - Removable, Headcheck - Fixed, Hopples - Flat, Hopples - Length 58.5, Shoes - Front, Shoes - Hind, Tail Tie, Tongue Tie - Vi ...
Today's Stats
Track
12-2-1-1
Distance
7-1-1-0
Track & Distance
7-1-1-0
Last Season
23-4-3-3
This Season
6-2-0-0
Career
29-6-3-3
Prize Money
$45,470
Win Range
1609 - 2240
Last 10 Starts
3028165018
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 | 29-6-3-3 | 7-1-1-0 | 11-2-3-1 | 12-2-1-1 | 7-1-1-0 | 6-2-0-0 | 23-4-3-3 | 0-0-0-0 | 0-0-0-0 | |
| Win % | 21% | 14% | 18% | 17% | 14% | 33% | 17% | 0% | 0% | |
| Place % | 41% | 29% | 55% | 33% | 29% | 33% | 43% | 0% | 0% | |
| Rank | 5 | 3 | 2 | 4 | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/8 | 15 Mar 2025 | Melton | 1720m | - | NR up to 105. | Hygain Pace | 13.3m | $17,500 | James Herbertson | Fr1 | - | $41.00 | 7 days ago | - | 1:53.1 (56.0, 28.7) | Yambukian | Rocknroll Hammer NZ 1.1m | Pas Guarantee 1.3m |
| 1/12 | 8 Mar 2025 | Melton | 2240m | - | NR 60 to 69. | Mimosa Homes Pace | - | $10,000 | Michael Bellman | Fr7 | - | $61.00 | 13 days ago | - | 1:57.0 (59.6, 29.5) | Give Dave a Wave | Plains in Heaven 3.7m | Spirit of Pearl 6.7m |
| 10/10 | 23 Feb 2025 | Cranbrn | 2080m | - | 0W/15.0K stake | Decron Ararat Cup Heat | 33.1m | $8,000 | Craig Hoban | Sr1 | - | $7.50 | 8 days ago | - | 1:58.0 (56.6, 28.5) | Chasing Rex | Auckland Red 2.9m | Machane Said 11.2m |
| 5/8 | 15 Feb 2025 | Melton | 2240m | - | NR 60 to 69. | Lionheart Security Pace | 11.9m | $10,000 | Greg Sugars | Fr7 | - | $8.00 | 14 days ago | - | 1:56.2 (56.0, 28.3) | Classic Angelina | Clymenus NZ 1.9m | Plains in Heaven 2.1m |
| 6/10 | 1 Feb 2025 | Melton | 2240m | - | 0W/15.0K stake | Hertz Melton Pace | 9.1m | $15,000 | Greg Sugars | Fr1 | - | $11.00 | 9 days ago | - | 1:54.8 (57.1, 27.5) | Hezasweetie NZ | Hugo Maguire NZ NK | Dawson NZ 2.7m |
| 1/8 | 23 Jan 2025 | Kilmore | 2180m | - | NR 56 to 62. | Mc Security Pace | - | $8,000 | Greg Sugars | Fr2 | - | $11.00 | 27 days ago | - | 2:00.9 (56.8, 28.4) | Give Dave a Wave | Miki Mahoney 2.1m | Ivana Bytheseaside 2.1m |
| 8/10 | 27 Dec 2024 | Melton | 1720m | - | NR 60 to 69. | Australian Pacing Gold | 8.9m | $10,000 | Chris Alford | Fr2 | - | $11.00 | 7 days ago | - | 1:53.3 (56.6, 28.2) | Diamond Eclipse | Seve NZ SHFHD | Mona Mia 1.0m |
| 2/7 | 20 Dec 2024 | Geelong | 1609m | - | NR 60 to 69. | Apco We Got You Pace | 2.5m | $10,000 | Chris Alford | Fr1 | - | $21.00 | 6 days ago | - | 1:55.2 (56.2, 27.6) | Raging Whitebait NZ | Give Dave a Wave 2.5m | Bolramski NZ NK |
| 10/10 | 14 Dec 2024 | Melton | 1720m | - | NR 60 to 69. | Logical Staffing Solutions | 23.8m | $10,000 | Craig Hoban | Fr3 | - | $18.00 | 21 days ago | - | 1:54.1 (55.4, 27.2) | Sir Jimmy | Goodtime Libby 5.6m | Im Shadow Boxer SHFHD |
| 3/9 | 23 Nov 2024 | Melton | 2240m | - | NR 60 to 69. | Prydes Easifeed Pace | 4.9m | $10,000 | Craig Hoban | Fr3 | - | $13.00 | - | - | 1:57.7 (56.3, 28.5) | Kitsune | Dressed in Gold NZ HFNK | Give Dave a Wave 4.2m |
Sire
Sportswriter USA
Dam
Dancingwithsierra
Trained at
Melton
Colours
Black & White Stripes With Black Magpie Logo.
Owners
C D (Craig) Hoban
| Driver (12 months) | Stats | Win % | Place % | Rank | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cameron Hart | 0-0-0-0 | 0% | 0% | - |
| Trainer (12 months) | Stats | Win % | Place % | Rank | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| C D Hoban | 0-0-0-0 | 0% | 0% | - |
Race comment
OVERVIEW: TANGO TARA (8) appears to be extremely well graded in this event considering he is a genuine open class horse with a National Rating of 118 with his nearest rival being HES FROM HEAVEN (7), which has a rating of 90. He trailed the leader and battled on well for third behind Yambukian last week. HES FROM HEAVEN (7) hasn’t raced since a New Zealand campaign late last season but he has been placed in two recent trial performances so he must be considered as one of the leading chances. FIRST DANCE (5) finished off nicely to finish a close second behind Smoken Ace then went down fighting at her latest second behind Repelling. She is racing in peak form and should go well again. ONE BIG SHEW (6) is a New South Wales trained pacer, which has performed well at Melton previously and is worth thought. EARLY SPEED: 7 (likely leader), 5,6 RATINGS: 7,8/ 5/ 6/ 4
Age
8 years old
Sex
Brown - Gelding
Breeding
Rock N Roll Heaven USA - Close Embrace (Armbro Operative USA)
Best MR
1:51.9MS
Dist Best MR
1:51.9MS
Gear
Bit - Straight, Blinkers - Hood, Blinkers - Murphy Blind N/S, Boots - Knee, Burr - Rein N/S, Crupper, Deafeners - Removable, Hopples - Round, Hopples - Length 57, Shoes - Front, Shoes - Hind, Tongue Tie - Visible, Whip, Reins - Conventional
Today's Stats
Track
7-0-1-3
Distance
1-0-0-1
Track & Distance
1-0-0-1
Last Season
0-0-0-0
This Season
7-0-0-0
Career
50-11-9-8
Prize Money
$133,876
Win Range
1609 - 2138
Last 10 Starts
39x7708657
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 | 50-11-9-8 | 1-0-0-1 | 30-8-7-4 | 7-0-1-3 | 1-0-0-1 | 7-0-0-0 | 0-0-0-0 | 0-0-0-0 | 0-0-0-0 | |
| Win % | 22% | 0% | 27% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | |
| Place % | 56% | 100% | 63% | 57% | 100% | 0% | 0% | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/9 | 5 Apr 2025 | Menangl | 2300m | - | NR up to 95. | Double Agent | 11.8m | $20,400 | Ashleigh Delosa | Fr4 | - | $34.00 | 11 days ago | - | 1:54.2 (56.1, 28.1) | Dom Toretto NZ | Has the Courage 2.0m | Major Major 6.6m |
| 5/10 | 25 Mar 2025 | Menangl | 1609m | - | 3.0K/5 Starts | Ainsworth A-Star | 14.0m | $9,996 | Rickie Alchin | Fr7 | - | $21.00 | 4 days ago | - | 1:51.7 (56.0, 27.0) | Ravishing Sloy | Boom NZ 1.5m | Pitch Perfect NZ 10.1m |
| 6/8 | 21 Mar 2025 | Newcast | 1609m | - | NR up to 90. | Wrs - Supporting Harness | 22.0m | $9,792 | Ashleigh Delosa | Fr8 | - | $8.00 | 7 days ago | - | 1:52.1 (55.7, 27.9) | Ryans Gangster | Betterthanfederer 9.4m | Sally Bigtime 2.5m |
| 8/9 | 14 Mar 2025 | Menangl | 1609m | - | NR up to 100. | Tab | 19.4m | $20,400 | Ashleigh Delosa | Fr4 | - | $61.00 | 16 days ago | - | 1:50.1 (55.8, 27.6) | Royal Cruiser | Major Perry NZ 1.5m | Terry NZ 4.0m |
| 10/10 | 26 Feb 2025 | Bthurst | 1730m | - | NR up to 90. | Spell Your Racehorse At Su | 22.5m | $9,792 | Ashleigh Delosa | Fr8 | - | $51.00 | 19 days ago | - | 1:53.2 (56.7, 28.6) | Smooth Buzz | Works for Me NZ 1.0m | Ryans Gangster HD |
| 7/10 | 7 Feb 2025 | Newcast | 1609m | - | NR up to 80. | Tooheys | 11.9m | $9,792 | Ashleigh Delosa | Sr2 | - | $6.50 | 5 days ago | - | 1:55.1 (55.9, 28.2) | Quaddie Vc NZ | Sally Bigtime HD | Laceys Lad NZ 6.4m |
| 7/7 | 2 Feb 2025 | Goulbur | 2240m | - | NR up to 100. | Robert Allport Memorial | 26.9m | $9,792 | Ricky Hunt | Fr5 | - | $101.00 | 456 days ago | - | 1:55.6 (54.2, 27.6) | Whereyabinboppin | Soho Spectre 1.6m | Pandaia NZ 13.4m |
| 9/9 | 4 Nov 2023 | Menangl | 1609m | - | NR up to 95. | Farmer Joes Chicken | 21.2m | $20,400 | Rickie Alchin | Fr8 | - | $13.00 | 6 days ago | - | 1:52.0 (54.3, 26.5) | The Croupier NZ | Bubba Scrub NZ 8.5m | Missed the Truth 1.9m |
| 3/10 | 29 Oct 2023 | Menangl | 2300m | - | NR up to 95. | 24 Hr Fight Against Cancer | HFNK | $20,400 | Rickie Alchin | Fr8 | - | $21.00 | 9 days ago | - | 1:56.5 (55.1, 27.9) | Firestorm Red | Romanee NZ HFHD | One Big Shew HD |
| 2/10 | 20 Oct 2023 | Newcast | 1609m | - | NR up to 90. | Tooheys | 1.1m | $9,792 | Ashleigh Delosa | Sr2 | - | $4.40 | - | - | 1:52.5 (56.6, 28.7) | Muscle Bart | One Big Shew 1.1m | Fear Cruisin NZ 5.1m |
Sire
Rock N Roll Heaven USA
Dam
Close Embrace
Trained at
Brighton
Colours
Tartan, Gold Sash
Owners
P G Hayes, M B James, D M Maffey
| Trainer (12 months) | Stats | Win % | Place % | Rank | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| R J Alchin | 0-0-0-0 | 0% | 0% | - |
Race comment
OVERVIEW: TANGO TARA (8) appears to be extremely well graded in this event considering he is a genuine open class horse with a National Rating of 118 with his nearest rival being HES FROM HEAVEN (7), which has a rating of 90. He trailed the leader and battled on well for third behind Yambukian last week. HES FROM HEAVEN (7) hasn’t raced since a New Zealand campaign late last season but he has been placed in two recent trial performances so he must be considered as one of the leading chances. FIRST DANCE (5) finished off nicely to finish a close second behind Smoken Ace then went down fighting at her latest second behind Repelling. She is racing in peak form and should go well again. ONE BIG SHEW (6) is a New South Wales trained pacer, which has performed well at Melton previously and is worth thought. EARLY SPEED: 7 (likely leader), 5,6 RATINGS: 7,8/ 5/ 6/ 4