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
8 - SPIRIT OF ARION NZ
  • 8 Spirit Of Arion NZ (SR1)
  • D: Ryan Sanderson (C)
  • T: I Walsh
  • 3-1-3-2-1-3-x-8-6-4
21.0 21.0 26.0 34.0 41.0
$21.00 $21.00 $21.00 $26.00 $34.00 $41.00
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
6-4-1-1
TRACK
3-2-0-1
DISTANCE
2-1-0-1
TRK / DIST
25-6-2-4
LAST SEASON
3-0-0-0
THIS SEASON
4/10
OUR RANKING
CAREER STATISTICS
27%
WIN S/RATE
49%
PLACE S/RATE
49-13-6-5
CAREER
$109,146
PRIZE MONEY
1609 - 2400
WIN RANGE
6
DAYS LAST RACE
Career Statistics
Stats Win % Place % Rank
Total 49-13-6-5 27% 49% 5
Distance 3-2-0-1 67% 100% 3
Dist Range 26-7-2-5 27% 54% 5
Track 6-4-1-1 67% 100% 2
Track / Dist 2-1-0-1 50% 100% 3
This Season 3-0-0-0 0% 0% N/A
Last Season 25-6-2-4 24% 48% 4
1st up 0-0-0-0 0% 0% N/A
2nd up 0-0-0-0 0% 0% N/A
Career Best MR 1:52.9MS 3
Distance Best MR 1:52.9MS 3
Stable Stats
Stats Win % Place % Rank
Driver 12mth --- 0% 0% N/A
Ryan Sanderson
Trainer 12mth --- 0% 0% N/A
I Walsh
Trained at: Kialla
Owners: T G Casey, R Chalklin, D E Reilly, G J Anderson, K J Corby, E K Corby, A D Gow, S R Pulley, V G Duncum, B Masson
Breeder(s): Woodlands Stud Ltd
Colours: Red, Yellow Braces & Yoke
Age/Sex: 5 year old bay gelding
Breeding: Sweet Lou USA - Spirit of Delight (NZ) (Bettors Delight USA)
National Rating: NR89
Gear Changes
Removed: ; Added:
RECENT FORM
RESULT DAY RACE DETAILS RESULT
4 of 8 11
SWANHIL (Good) 27/04/2025, 1750m, NR 65 or better. 1:54.8 (55.7, 27.2)
Finished 4/8 btn 6.0m, $8000, Cameron Maggs (Fr4), $13.00
gate speed, 3 back on pegs at bell, held up early, used sprint lane
1st TIGER BAND WAGON (Fr5)
2nd DIAMOND ECLIPSE (Fr3) 1.1m
3rd CATALPA RESCUE (Sr1) 2.3m
6 of 10 50
BENDIGO (Good) 16/04/2025, 1650m, NR 65 or better. 1:53.0 (56.6, 28.2)
Finished 6/10 btn 7.2m, $8000, David Moran (Sr2), $5.00
3 back on pegs at bell, held up early, used sprint lane, held up late
1st HARRYHOO (Fr4)
2nd PLAINS IN HEAVEN (Fr2) 1.2m
3rd CLYMENUS NZ (Fr3) 2.4m
8 of 10 97
SHEPPTN (Good) 25/02/2025, 2190m, NR 65 or better. 1:58.5 (55.1, 27.4)
Finished 8/10 btn 17.1m, $8000, Chris Alford (Sr1), $12.00
1 out 2 back at bell
1st FOLLOWTHEACE (Fr3)
2nd OUR VINCENT CAN GOGH NZ (Sr3) HD
3rd MONGIANA (Fr1) HD
3 of 8 11
BENDIGO (Good) 20/11/2024, 1650m, No NR. 1:52.9 (55.2, 27.5)
Finished 3/8 btn 10.1m, $10000, Chris Alford (Fr6), $2.20
restrained after start, 1 out 3 back at bell, 3 wide latter
1st TANGO TARA NZ (Sr1)
2nd ANGUS INDIANA (Fr3) 5.5m
3rd SPIRIT OF ARION NZ (Fr6) 4.6m
1 of 10 7
MELTON (Good) 09/11/2024, 1720m, NR 80 to 89. 1:55.1 (56.2, 27.4)
Finished 1/10 $17500, Chris Alford (Fr5), $3.00
restrained after start, 1 out 3 back at bell, swabbed
1st ROCKNROLL WALLA (Fr1)
1st SPIRIT OF ARION NZ (Fr5)
3rd TIGER BAND WAGON (Sr3) HFNK
2 of 8 7
MELTON (Good) 02/11/2024, 2240m, NR 80 to 89. 1:57.2 (55.9, 27.3)
Finished 2/8 btn HFNK, $17500, Chris Alford (Fr5), $4.00
pre race swab, restrained after start, 1 out 3 back at bell
1st RAKERO SLAMMER NZ (Fr4)
2nd SPIRIT OF ARION NZ (Fr5) HFNK
3rd ARGGGHHH (Fr6) 4.3m
3 of 10 7
MELTON (Good) 26/10/2024, 1720m, NR 80 to 89. 1:54.0 (54.7, 26.5)
Finished 3/10 btn 4.8m, $17500, Chris Alford (Fr3), $3.10
caught wide early , 3 wide middle, worked forward, outside leader at bell
1st TIGER BAND WAGON (Fr4)
2nd RAKERO SLAMMER NZ (Fr1) 1.8m
3rd SPIRIT OF ARION NZ (Fr3) 3.0m
1 of 12 15
MELTON (Good) 19/10/2024, 2240m, NR 70 to 79. 1:55.4 (56.1, 27.6)
Finished 1/12 $15000, Chris Alford (Sr4), $4.20
1 out 5 back at bell, 3 wide late with trail, swabbed
1st SPIRIT OF ARION NZ (Sr4)
2nd BLAKE BOLAC (Fr6) HD
3rd NEW YORKER (Fr2) 2.7m
3 of 8 7
GEELONG (Rain Affected) 04/10/2024, 1609m, NR 70 to 79. 1:56.8 (56.1, 27.8)
Finished 3/8 btn HD, $10000, Chris Alford (Fr5), $3.70
restrained after start, 1 out 3 back at bell, 3 wide late with trail
1st DHAULAGIRI NZ (Sr1)
2nd ALBY TWO CHAINS (Fr1) HFHD
3rd SPIRIT OF ARION NZ (Fr5) HFHD
5 of 12 N/A
KILMORE (Good) 27/09/2024, 2180m, NR 70 to 79. 1:58.3 (56.4, 27.7)
Finished 5/12 btn 7.0m, $15000, Nathan Jack (Sr1), $6.00
3 wide middle, worked forward, outside leader at bell
1st LAYDEN (Fr1)
2nd ROCKNROLL WALLA (Sr2) 4.3m
3rd WENDYS WISH (Fr4) HFHD