Melton (VIC)
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R9
Renown Silverware Pace
1720m | Mobile Start | Pacers | 9:37pm
TRACK INFORMATION
Max 7 across front
Sprint lane
RACE CONDITIONS
NR 84 to 95. Also eligible claimers eligible under claiming rules with a claiming price between $1000 and $25000 (GST inclusive). PBD/NR
RESTRICTIONS
No age restrictions
No sex restrictions
PRIZE MONEY
$17,500
 
 
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R9
1 - OPERATIVE LINE
  • 1 Operative Line (FR1)
  • D: Kerryn Manning
  • T: R J East
  • 8-7-1-0-3-6-3-8-5-6
13.0 13.0 12.0 13.0 15.0 16.0
$13.00 $13.00 $12.00 $13.00 $15.00 $16.00
RACE COMMENT
OVERVIEW: THE NARCISSIST (6) has been a revelation since joining trainer Emma Stewart having remained undefeated in six starts. He pushed forward to find the lead and brilliantly won the Melton Plate at his latest appearance and he is clearly the horse to beat again. FIRST DANCE (9) is shooting for a hat trick after victories in fast mile rates of 1.53.2 and 1.53.0. She should gain an economical run from her trailing draw and should be finishing off nicely. OPERATIVE LINE (1) has been racing against the open class recently and has the early speed to obtain a prominent position so he is not without a chance. SMOKEN ACE (2) finished second behind Fighter Command (won again since) last outing and should give another bold showing. EARLY SPEED: 1 (possible early leader), 2,3,5,6 RATINGS: 6/ 9/ 1,2/ 3,5,10/ 7/ 8
TODAY'S STATISTICS
26-6-1-0
TRACK
8-1-0-0
DISTANCE
8-1-0-0
TRK / DIST
18-3-1-0
LAST SEASON
8-1-0-2
THIS SEASON
CAREER STATISTICS
20%
WIN S/RATE
43%
PLACE S/RATE
61-12-8-6
CAREER
$115,148
PRIZE MONEY
1660 - 2240
WIN RANGE
21
DAYS LAST RACE
Career Statistics
Stats Win % Place % Rank
Total 61-12-8-6 20% 43% 8
Distance 8-1-0-0 13% 13% 7
Dist Range 19-3-2-3 16% 42% 9
Track 26-6-1-0 23% 27% 6
Track / Dist 8-1-0-0 13% 13% 7
This Season 8-1-0-2 13% 38% 7
Last Season 18-3-1-0 17% 22% 8
1st up 0-0-0-0 0% 0% N/A
2nd up 0-0-0-0 0% 0% N/A
Career Best MR 1:53.0MS 4
Distance Best MR 1:53.0MS 4
Stable Stats
Stats Win % Place % Rank
Driver 12mth --- 0% 0% N/A
Kerryn Manning
Trainer 12mth --- 0% 0% N/A
R J East
Trained at: Heywood
Owners: A Bagnall, J Bagnall
Breeder(s): A Bagnall, J Bagnall
Colours: White With Navy Blue Yoke & Braces, White Diamonds, Red Sleeves, White Piping
Age/Sex: 6 year old bay gelding
Breeding: Betting Line USA - Threes a Crowd (Armbro Operative USA)
National Rating: NR82 (A84)
Gear Changes
Removed: ; Added:
RECENT FORM
RESULT DAY RACE DETAILS RESULT
6 of 11 28
MELTON (Good) 12/04/2025, 2240m, NR 80 to 89. 1:55.0 (55.3, 26.7)
Finished 6/11 btn 9.7m, $17500, James Herbertson (Fr5), $18.00
1 out 3 back at bell, 3 wide late with trail
1st FIGHTER COMMAND (Sr4)
2nd SMOKEN ACE NZ (Fr3) 3.7m
3rd REPELLING (Fr1) 1.4m
5 of 6 14
MT.GAMB (Good) 15/03/2025, 2190m, No NR. 1:57.7 (58.5, 29.8)
Finished 5/6 btn 13.0m, $9999, Jackie Barker (Fr5), $2.30
gate speed, 3 wide early, worked forward, unsuccessfully contested lead, 1 out 1 back at bell
1st YOUNG BLUEY (Fr6)
2nd CRIME WRITER (Fr3) 1.5m
3rd SPRINGFIELD AFFAIR (Fr4) 7.3m
8 of 10 15
MELTON (Good) 01/03/2025, 2240m, NR 80 to 89. 1:57.4 (55.4, 26.9)
Finished 8/10 btn 12.4m, $17500, Kerryn Manning (Fr7), $31.00
1 out 4 back at bell
1st CAPTAIN BELLASARIO (Sr1)
2nd SIR JIMMY (Fr1) HFNK
3rd ARGGGHHH (Sr3) 3.1m
3 of 6 13
TERANG (Good) 14/02/2025, 1680m, NR 65 or better. 1:52.6 (55.4, 27.7)
Finished 3/6 btn 14.5m, $10000, James Herbertson (Fr4), $9.00
gate speed, unsuccessfully contested lead, 3 back on pegs at bell, hung in
1st CATCH A WAVE (Fr6)
2nd ROCK N ROLL DOO NZ (Fr5) 9.2m
3rd OPERATIVE LINE (Fr4) 5.4m
6 of 11 10
MELTON (Good) 01/02/2025, 2240m, No NR. 1:54.3 (55.6, 27.2)
Finished 6/11 btn 11.4m, $22500, James Herbertson (Fr3), $15.00
gate speed, worked forward, led, surrendered lead middle, 3 back on pegs at bell
1st TRIPLE EIGHT NZ (Sr4)
2nd EXOTIC BUSHRANGER (Fr5) 2.1m
3rd TANGO TARA NZ (Sr5) 3.3m
3 of 8 10
MARYBRO (Good) 22/01/2025, 1690m, NR 65 or better. 1:54.7 (55.0, 27.6)
Finished 3/8 btn 6.1m, $9000, James Herbertson (Sr1), $3.30
3 back on pegs at bell, held up early, used sprint lane
1st DESSIE GEE (Fr2)
2nd CORRAVALLY STAR NZ (Fr6) 3.2m
3rd OPERATIVE LINE (Sr1) 2.8m
11 of 12 9
HAMILTN (Good) 12/01/2025, 2660m, NR up to 105. 1:56.4 (58.1, 28.5)
Finished 11/12 btn 45.9m, $30000, Glen Craven (Sr2), $34.00
3 wide middle, worked forward, restrained middle stages, 3 wide and 1 back at bell
1st DEE ROE (Fr6)
2nd YOUNG BLUEY (Sr1) 1.6m
3rd ROCKNROLL WALLA (Sr3) 1.5m
1 of 7 20
MELTON (Good) 03/01/2025, 1720m, NR up to 90. 1:53.0 (54.8, 27.1)
Finished 1/7 $8000, James Herbertson (Fr6), $1.60
gate speed, worked forward, led, leader at bell, swabbed
1st OPERATIVE LINE (Fr6)
2nd LETSROCKLETSROLL (Fr7) 3.9m
3rd SEVE NZ (Fr1) 3.6m
7 of 7 14
MELTON (Good) 14/12/2024, 2240m, No NR. 1:56.8 (54.8, 27.7)
Finished 7/7 btn 4.9m, $22500, James Herbertson (Fr2), $18.00
4 back on the pegs at bell, held up
1st BULLETPROOF BOY (Fr6)
2nd TANGO TARA NZ (Fr3) HFHD
3rd YOUNG BLUEY (Sr1) HFHD
8 of 9 N/A
MELTON (Good) 30/11/2024, 2240m, No NR. 1:55.2 (55.5, 27.6)
Finished 8/9 btn 30.4m, $22500, Nathan Jack (Fr2), $31.00
gate speed, led, leader at bell, Gave ground over concluding stages, tightened, contact marker pegs
1st TRIPLE EIGHT NZ (Sr3)
2nd BULLETPROOF BOY (Sr2) SHFHD
3rd IDEAL ESCAPE (Fr6) 3.8m