Melton (VIC)
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R1
4h20m
Gordon Rothacker Championship Final
2240m | Mobile Start | Pacers | 6:24pm
TRACK INFORMATION
Max 7 across front
Sprint lane
RACE CONDITIONS
NR 70 to 79. PBD/NR
RESTRICTIONS
No age restrictions
No sex restrictions
PRIZE MONEY
$20,000
 
 
  Flucs Open Today Fluc -3 Fluc -2 Fluc -1 Win
R1
4 - JACCKA CONNOR NZ
  • 4 Jaccka Connor NZ (FR4)
  • D: Josh Duggan
  • T: J A Douglas
  • 0-4-7-6-4-6-6-2-7-3
31.0 31.0 34.0 41.0
$31.00 $31.00 - $31.00 $34.00 $41.00
RACE COMMENT
OVERVIEW: HES NO ROMEO (1) led out then took cover when a convincing winner of his heat. He has been in very good form since coming from New Zealand and is perfectly drawn to suit his racing pattern so he must be respected. WATTLEBANK ARNIE (8) trailed the leader and finished quickly via the sprint lane to win his heat. He is drawn to receive a similar trail on the markers and should be finishing off strongly again. TRIPLE ROCK SAINT (3) has struck peak form and did well after coming out three horses wide from midfield at his latest second. He should go well again under these conditions. BROWNIESATMIDNIGHT (6) was shuffled back on the markers and finished off boldly for second in his heat effort. He was a big winner first up so he must be respected. ROCKNALLOVERTHEWORLD (2), HEZ ALL ROCK (5), ATA RANGI (11) and ATA RANGI (13) are all capable of showing up without surprising in an open race to start the night. EARLY SPEED: 1 (likely leader), 2,5,7 RATINGS: 1/ 3,8/ 5,6,11/ 2/ FIELD
TODAY'S STATISTICS
62-3-6-10
TRACK
29-1-4-3
DISTANCE
28-1-3-3
TRK / DIST
37-3-3-4
LAST SEASON
35-2-3-6
THIS SEASON
CAREER STATISTICS
11%
WIN S/RATE
35%
PLACE S/RATE
99-11-11-13
CAREER
$129,693
PRIZE MONEY
1690 - 2400
WIN RANGE
7
DAYS LAST RACE
Career Statistics
Stats Win % Place % Rank
Total 99-11-11-13 11% 35% 11
Distance 29-1-4-3 3% 28% 5
Dist Range 44-4-6-5 9% 34% 9
Track 62-3-6-10 5% 31% 9
Track / Dist 28-1-3-3 4% 25% 4
This Season 35-2-3-6 6% 31% 7
Last Season 37-3-3-4 8% 27% 10
1st up 0-0-0-0 0% 0% N/A
2nd up 0-0-0-0 0% 0% N/A
Career Best MR 1:54.0MS 5
Distance Best MR 1:56.4MS 3
Stable Stats
Stats Win % Place % Rank
Driver 12mth --- 0% 0% N/A
Josh Duggan
Trainer 12mth --- 0% 0% N/A
J A Douglas
Trained at: Strathfieldsaye
Owners: E J & H M Anderson Nominees Pty Ltd
Breeder(s): C F Small, A G Small
Colours: White, Dark Blue A, Ring & Sleeves
Age/Sex: 6 year old bay gelding
Breeding: A Rocknroll Dance USA - Come on Jaccka (NZ)
National Rating: NR67 (A70)
Gear Changes
Removed: ; Added:
RECENT FORM
RESULT DAY RACE DETAILS RESULT
3 of 9 14
MELTON (Good) 20/12/2025, 2240m, NR 70 to 79. 1:56.5 (57.0, 28.0)
Finished 3/9 btn 6.1m, $12000, Tasmyn Potter (Fr5), $41.00
caught wide early , worked forward, 1 out 1 back at bell, held up early
1st HES NO ROMEO NZ (Fr4)
2nd BROWNIESATMIDNIGHT (Fr2) 4.7m
3rd JACCKA CONNOR NZ (Fr5) 1.4m
7 of 8 7
MELTON (Good) 06/12/2025, 1720m, NR 70 to 79. 1:55.0 (58.1, 29.0)
Finished 7/8 btn 33.3m, $15000, Jack Laugher (Fr2), $8.50
gate speed, led, withstood challenge, surrendered lead middle, behind leader at bell, Gave ground over concluding stages
1st DAY TWO (Fr6)
2nd EMILY VINCENT (Fr5) 1.2m
3rd MITZI SAID (Fr4) 2.4m
2 of 9 8
MELTON (Good) 29/11/2025, 2240m, NR 67 to 75. 1:56.7 (55.4, 27.2)
Finished 2/9 btn 5.5m, $15000, Jack Laugher (Fr2), $6.00
behind leader at bell, used sprint lane
1st STRAPPING RED (Fr6)
2nd JACCKA CONNOR NZ (Fr2) 5.5m
3rd CLEAR LEFT NZ (Fr1) 1.4m
6 of 10 13
GEELONG (Good) 21/11/2025, 1609m, NR 60 to 75. 1:53.6 (56.3, 28.2)
Finished 6/10 btn 9.2m, $15000, Jordan Leedham (Fr5), $7.50
restrained after start, 4 back on the pegs at bell, held up
1st MY UNCLE STAN (Sr1)
2nd STRAPPING RED (Sr2) 3.0m
3rd GOLDEN SHOOZ (Sr3) 1.1m
6 of 9 7
MELTON (Slow) 08/11/2025, 1720m, NR 67 to 75. 1:53.9 (55.9, 27.9)
Finished 6/9 btn 12.1m, $15000, Ellen Tormey (Fr3), $7.00
restrained after start, 1 out 4 back at bell
1st IMA TERMINATOR (Fr5)
2nd DAY TWO (Sr1) HFNK
3rd TRIPLE ROCK SAINT NZ (Fr1) 3.8m
4 of 9 42
MELTON (Good) 01/11/2025, 2240m, NR 60 to 69. 1:55.1 (55.4, 27.4)
Finished 4/9 btn 13.6m, $10000, Jack Laugher (Sr2), $23.00
4 back on the pegs at bell
1st VINEY (Fr3)
2nd GALAXY LASS (Fr1) 8.7m
3rd CRIME WRITER (Sr1) 4.0m
6 of 10 7
MELTON (Good) 20/09/2025, 2240m, NR 70 to 79. 1:54.9 (54.5, 27.9)
Finished 6/10 btn 15.3m, $15000, Ellen Tormey (Fr1), $16.00
pulled hard, behind leader at bell
1st MY ULTIMATE BARNEY (Fr2)
2nd NO NOTTHEBUTTONS (Sr1) 4.4m
3rd CALEXICO (Fr4) 2.9m
7 of 12 7
MELTON (Good) 13/09/2025, 2240m, NR 60 to 75. 1:55.3 (56.9, 29.1)
Finished 7/12 btn 13.0m, $15000, Ellen Tormey (Sr3), $15.00
1 out 2 back at bell
1st IN AN IDEAL WORLD (Fr2)
2nd CENTOFELLIE (Fr1) HD
3rd DHAULAGIRI NZ (Sr5) 4.9m
4 of 10 7
MELTON (Good) 06/09/2025, 1720m, NR 80 to 89. 1:54.9 (56.0, 28.0)
Finished 4/10 btn 3.6m, $17500, Jack Laugher (Fr1), $19.00
3 back on pegs at bell, held up early, used sprint lane
1st LOOK LIKE DIAMONDS (Fr7)
2nd STORMRYDER (Fr3) 2.4m
3rd CLYMENUS NZ (Fr2) 1.0m
11 of 12 N/A
MELTON (Good) 30/08/2025, 1720m, NR 65 to 75. 1:53.9 (56.7, 27.9)
Finished 11/12 btn 22.6m, $17500, Jack Laugher (Fr7), $31.00
restrained after start, 7 back on the pegs at bell
1st CIGANO (Sr5)
2nd PLAINS IN HEAVEN (Sr1) 4.7m
3rd JUST AS WELL NZ (Fr5) HD
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LAST WIN
1 of 11 N/A
MELTON (Good) 10/05/2025, 1720m, NR 65 to 75. 1:54.0 (55.4, 27.5)
Finished 1/11 $15000, Jack Laugher (Sr1), $6.00
behind leader at bell, used sprint lane, swabbed
1st JACCKA CONNOR NZ (Sr1)
2nd UBETTA KNOT (Fr1) 1.6m
3rd HARRYHOO (Sr2) 6.7m