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R1
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City of Melton Free for All
2240m | Mobile Start | Pacers |
6:28pm
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RACE COMMENT
OVERVIEW: WAR DAN BUDDY (9) is the emergency for the Victoria Cup so he is a very good chance of taking the opening event. He chased hard when a game second behind Catch A Wave in fast time at his latest Melton appearance. MACH DAN (11) is resuming since a close second in the Geelong Cup back in March but he has been performing nicely at the trials. He does tend to race best when he is able to lead so being drawn on the second line is a disadvantage but he is one of the class runners of the field. CODE BAILEY (6) has worked home well at his two starts back from a long spell and rates as a value hope. LOUIE LOU I (5) continues to build on his consistent record and has the early speed to be prominent throughout. HES FROM HEAVEN (7) had little luck when unplaced behind Catch A Wave at his latest attempt. His overall form is sound so he must be respected. EARLY SPEED: 4 (likely early leader), 5,7 RATINGS: 9,11/ 5,6,7/ 4,8,10
22-7-2-2
TRACK
9-4-2-0
DISTANCE
9-4-2-0
TRK / DIST
17-8-1-2
LAST SEASON
14-3-1-2
THIS SEASON
1/11
OUR RANKING
34%
WIN
S/RATE
53%
PLACE
S/RATE
32-11-2-4
CAREER
$145,720
PRIZE MONEY
1650 - 2240
WIN RANGE
14
DAYS LAST RACE
| Career Statistics | ||||
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| Stats | Win % | Place % | Rank | |
| Total | 32-11-2-4 | 34% | 53% | 1 |
| Distance | 9-4-2-0 | 44% | 67% | 1 |
| Dist Range | 13-6-2-1 | 46% | 69% | 1 |
| Track | 22-7-2-2 | 32% | 50% | 1 |
| Track / Dist | 9-4-2-0 | 44% | 67% | 1 |
| This Season | 14-3-1-2 | 21% | 43% | 3 |
| Last Season | 17-8-1-2 | 47% | 65% | 1 |
| 1st up | 0-0-0-0 | 0% | 0% | N/A |
| 2nd up | 0-0-0-0 | 0% | 0% | N/A |
| Career Best MR | 1:52.2MS | 5 | ||
| Distance Best MR | 1:54.9MS | 4 | ||
| Stable Stats | ||||
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| Stats | Win % | Place % | Rank | |
| Driver 12mth | --- | 0% | 0% | N/A |
| James Herbertson | ||||
| Trainer 12mth | --- | 0% | 0% | N/A |
| J A Tubbs | ||||
| Trained at: | Myrniong | |||
| Owners: | R F Anderson, R W Anderson | |||
| Breeder(s): | G R Cayford, G K Fyfe | |||
| Colours: | Red, Navy Blue Yoke With Yellow Horseshoes, Navy Blue Braces, Red Sleeves | |||
| Age/Sex: | 4 year old brown gelding | |||
| Breeding: | Sweet Lou USA - Dreams From Heaven (NZ) (Rock N Roll Heaven USA) | |||
| National Rating: | NR106 | |||
| Gear Changes | ||||
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RECENT FORM
| RESULT | DAY | RACE DETAILS | RESULT |
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| 8 of 8 | 7 |
MELTON
(Good)
04/10/2025, 2240m, No NR. 1:53.9 (54.2, 27.3)
Finished 8/8
btn 26.2m, $30000, James Herbertson (Fr5), $4.80
gate speed, unsuccessfully contested lead, 4 back on the pegs at bell, vets examination after race, no abnormalities rep.
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1st
CATCH A WAVE (Fr2)
2nd
WAR DAN BUDDY (Sr2) 3.2m
3rd
PLAINS IN HEAVEN (Fr1) HD
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| 2 of 6 | 14 |
MELTON
(Good)
27/09/2025, 2240m, No NR. 1:57.4 (56.0, 26.5)
Finished 2/6
btn HD, $22500, James Herbertson (Fr5), $2.00
pre race swab, gate speed, led, leader at bell, hung out
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1st
JUSTALITTLESIP NZ (Fr3)
2nd
HES FROM HEAVEN NZ (Fr5) HD
3rd
SAHARA BREEZE (Fr1) 2.5m
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| 3 of 9 | 14 |
MELTON
(Good)
13/09/2025, 1720m, No NR. 1:51.0 (54.7, 27.1)
Finished 3/9
btn 1.3m, $50000, James Herbertson (Fr4), $4.80
gate speed, worked forward, led, surrendered lead early, behind leader at bell, used sprint lane, hung out under pressure, contacted sulky, shifted in
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1st
HORN PLAYER (Fr5)
2nd
WAR DAN BUDDY (Fr6) 1.3m
3rd
HES FROM HEAVEN NZ (Fr4) SHFHD
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| 1 of 8 | 14 |
MELTON
(Good)
30/08/2025, 2240m, No NR. 1:55.7 (54.7, 26.8)
Finished 1/8
$22500, James Herbertson (Fr5), $2.40
worked forward, led, leader at bell, swabbed
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1st
HES FROM HEAVEN NZ (Fr5)
2nd
DANGEROUS (Sr1) 6.0m
3rd
ULTIMATE VINNIE (Fr3) 3.9m
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| 3 of 10 | 14 |
MELTON
(Good)
16/08/2025, 1720m, NR up to 105. 1:52.0 (55.6, 28.7)
Finished 3/10
btn 1.7m, $17500, James Herbertson (Fr6), $3.80
caught wide early , restrained to rear, 1 out 4 back at bell
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1st
WAR DAN BUDDY (Sr1)
2nd
ISTHISJUSTFANTASY (Sr3) 1.3m
3rd
HES FROM HEAVEN NZ (Fr6) HD
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| 5 of 7 | 14 |
MELTON
(Good)
02/08/2025, 1720m, No NR. 1:51.2 (53.9, 27.0)
Finished 5/7
btn 4.4m, $22500, Glen Craven (Sr1), $13.00
3 back on pegs at bell
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1st
SAHARA BREEZE (Fr1)
2nd
YAMBUKIAN (Sr2) HD
3rd
OLIVER DAN (Fr3) 3.1m
3rd
JILLIBY NITRO (Fr4) 3.1m
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| 4 of 8 | 7 |
MELTON
(Good)
19/07/2025, 1720m, NR up to 105. 1:52.8 (54.2, 27.3)
Finished 4/8
btn 8.2m, $17500, Craig Demmler (Fr4), $5.00
1 out 1 back at bell
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1st
JILLIBY NITRO (Fr2)
2nd
FIGHTER COMMAND (Fr7) 6.2m
3rd
YOUNG BLUEY (Fr3) 1.4m
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| 4 of 11 | 14 |
MELTON
(Good)
12/07/2025, 1720m, No NR. 1:52.5 (56.4, 27.1)
Finished 4/11
btn 5.9m, $22500, Glen Craven (Fr7), $15.00
restrained after start, 1 out 5 back at bell
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1st
YAMBUKIAN (Sr4)
2nd
KEAYANG TOKYO (Sr1) 5.5m
3rd
TRIPLE EIGHT NZ (Sr3) HD
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| 1 of 11 | 14 |
MELTON
(Good)
28/06/2025, 1720m, NR 83 to 96. 1:52.2 (55.8, 27.7)
Finished 1/11
$17500, James Herbertson (Sr1), $9.50
3 back on pegs at bell, swabbed
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1st
HES FROM HEAVEN NZ (Sr1)
2nd
ROARFORROSCOE (Fr1) 3.9m
3rd
WAR DAN BUDDY (Sr3) 2.4m
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| 4 of 8 | N/A |
MELTON
(Good)
14/06/2025, 2240m, No NR. 1:54.7 (56.7, 29.0)
Finished 4/8
btn 4.5m, $22500, Glen Craven (Fr5), $13.00
restrained after start, 1 out 3 back at bell
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1st
YAMBUKIAN (Sr1)
2nd
TRIPLE EIGHT NZ (Fr3) 1.7m
3rd
KOSIMO (Fr1) 2.7m
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