Ballarat (VIC)
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R6
Apg Vicbred Super Series
2200m | Mobile Start | Pacers | 9:01pm
TRACK INFORMATION
Max 7 across front
RACE CONDITIONS
No NR. RBD
RESTRICTIONS
4YO
Entires and Geldings
PRIZE MONEY
$15,000
 
 
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R6
5 - THESTATESMAN
  • 5 Thestatesman (FR5)
  • D: Chris Alford
  • T: A M Alford
  • 1-6-8-4-9-1-7-8-9-8
6.0 6.0 6.25 6.5 7.0
$6.00 $6.00 $6.00 $6.25 $6.50 $7.00
RACE COMMENT
OVERVIEW: OUR LUCIANO (7) had a major hard luck story last start and best to forget. Smart pacer and deserves a change of luck to be back in the winner’s circle here. Hard to beat. Both THESTATESMAN (5) and MAXNJAX (6) have competed at a high level and look suited here. Both can race handy and are definite chances. ODIN (3) speedy pacer that is very honest and rarely runs a poor race. Must be respected. HANDLER (4) hasn’t fired in recent starts but is much better than his figure form reads. Improvement would not shock. ATA RANGI (1) good effort to win last start and has the early speed to race handy. Place claims. Both MAXY BOMBER (9) and BLUE MIKI (2) are first four hopes. EARLY SPEED: 3,5,6 RATINGS: 7/ 5/ 6/ 3/ 4/ 1/ 9/ 2
TODAY'S STATISTICS
2-0-1-0
TRACK
1-0-0-0
DISTANCE
1-0-0-0
TRK / DIST
13-3-4-0
LAST SEASON
17-3-1-0
THIS SEASON
CAREER STATISTICS
19%
WIN S/RATE
42%
PLACE S/RATE
36-7-8-0
CAREER
$65,975
PRIZE MONEY
1690 - 2240
WIN RANGE
14
DAYS LAST RACE
Career Statistics
Stats Win % Place % Rank
Total 36-7-8-0 19% 42% 6
Distance 1-0-0-0 0% 0% N/A
Dist Range 21-5-4-0 24% 43% 4
Track 2-0-1-0 0% 50% 5
Track / Dist 1-0-0-0 0% 0% N/A
This Season 17-3-1-0 18% 24% 8
Last Season 13-3-4-0 23% 54% 4
1st up 0-0-0-0 0% 0% N/A
2nd up 0-0-0-0 0% 0% N/A
Career Best MR 1:54.6MS 6
Distance Best MR 1:54.9MS 2
Stable Stats
Stats Win % Place % Rank
Driver 12mth --- 0% 0% N/A
Chris Alford
Trainer 12mth --- 0% 0% N/A
A M Alford
Trained at: Bolinda
Owners: A P (Anthony) Attard
Breeder(s): A P Attard
Colours: White, Red Yoke, Waistband & Braces, White Diamonds, Silver Outline, White Sleeves, Red A & Cuffs
Age/Sex: 4 year old bay gelding
Breeding: Always B Miki USA - Classic Bliss (Blissfull Hall USA)
National Rating: NR71
Gear Changes
Removed: ; Added:
RECENT FORM
RESULT DAY RACE DETAILS RESULT
8 of 10 8
BALARAT (Good) 20/11/2025, 2200m, No NR. 1:56.1 (56.3, 27.2)
Finished 8/10 btn 27.9m, $15000, Chris Alford (Fr4), $26.00
restrained after start, 3 wide middle, worked forward, outside leader at bell
1st WAR DAN BUDDY (Fr2)
2nd ALOT LIKE LOUIE (Fr6) 13.8m
3rd DO IT (Fr3) 1.7m
9 of 12 46
BENDIGO (Good) 12/11/2025, 2150m, No NR. 1:56.8 (55.2, 26.7)
Finished 9/12 btn 12.8m, $10000, Chris Alford (Sr4), $41.00
pulled hard in score-up, 1 out 6 back at bell, 3 wide late with trail
1st OUR LUCIANO (Sr5)
2nd ODIN (Sr1) HD
3rd SIR JIMMY (Fr1) HFHD
8 of 9 7
MELTON (Good) 27/09/2025, 2240m, NR 75 to 89. 1:56.3 (56.6, 27.4)
Finished 8/9 btn 23.7m, $17500, Chris Alford (Fr2), $2.80
gate speed, behind leader at bell, Gave ground over concluding stages, run queried
1st PLAINS IN HEAVEN (Fr5)
2nd CLYMENUS NZ (Fr4) 4.2m
3rd EARL OF PEMBROKE NZ (Fr7) 7.8m
7 of 10 14
MELTON (Good) 20/09/2025, 2240m, NR 70 to 79. 1:54.9 (54.5, 27.9)
Finished 7/10 btn 15.9m, $15000, Chris Alford (Fr6), $21.00
restrained after start, 1 out 4 back at bell, inconvenienced, 3 wide late with trail
1st MY ULTIMATE BARNEY (Fr2)
2nd NO NOTTHEBUTTONS (Sr1) 4.4m
3rd CALEXICO (Fr4) 2.9m
1 of 9 7
MELTON (Good) 06/09/2025, 2240m, NR 70 to 79. 1:54.9 (56.0, 27.6)
Finished 1/9 $15000, Chris Alford (Fr3), $7.50
gate speed, led, leader at bell, hung out, swabbed
1st THESTATESMAN (Fr3)
2nd SURFINGMAKESCENTS (Sr1) 12.2m
3rd DHAULAGIRI NZ (Fr4) NK
9 of 12 7
MELTON (Good) 30/08/2025, 1720m, NR 65 to 75. 1:53.9 (56.7, 27.9)
Finished 9/12 btn 14.3m, $17500, Chris Alford (Sr4), $41.00
6 back on the pegs at bell
1st CIGANO (Sr5)
2nd PLAINS IN HEAVEN (Sr1) 4.7m
3rd JUST AS WELL NZ (Fr5) HD
4 of 11 7
MELTON (Good) 23/08/2025, 2240m, NR 60 to 75. 1:55.7 (55.9, 27.9)
Finished 4/11 btn 15.5m, $15000, Chris Alford (Sr4), $101.00
1 out 3 back at bell
1st GO MIKI (Fr4)
2nd MITZI SAID (Sr2) 11.4m
3rd CENTOFELLIE (Fr1) 3.3m
8 of 12 7
MELTON (Good) 16/08/2025, 1720m, 1W/15.0K stake 1:53.2 (56.2, 28.0)
Finished 8/12 btn 14.9m, $15000, Chris Alford (Sr2), $23.00
1 out 1 back at bell
1st STORMS COLLIDE (Fr7)
2nd CAPTAIN PERFECT (Sr4) 6.5m
3rd VEE EM GEE MACRAY (Fr6) HD
6 of 9 28
MELTON (Good) 09/08/2025, 1720m, NR 70 to 79. 1:53.4 (56.3, 27.6)
Finished 6/9 btn 19.5m, $15000, Chris Alford (Sr1), $26.00
5 back on the pegs at bell
1st LOOK LIKE DIAMONDS (Sr2)
2nd THE HIGHLIGHT REEL (Fr6) 1.8m
3rd JACCKA CONNOR NZ (Fr2) 7.1m
1 of 11 N/A
MELTON (Good) 12/07/2025, 2240m, 0W/15.0K stake 1:55.2 (57.1, 28.8)
Finished 1/11 $15000, Chris Alford (Sr2), $6.50
pulled hard, 1 out 4 back at bell, 3 wide late with trail, swabbed
1st THESTATESMAN (Sr2)
2nd THE IRON DUKE (Sr3) 2.3m
3rd ALWAYS DANCING (Sr4) 6.2m