Melton (VIC)
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R1
4h14m
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
8 - WATTLEBANK ARNIE NZ
  • 8 Wattlebank Arnie NZ (SR1)
  • D: Tasmyn Potter (C)
  • T: J A Douglas
  • 6-3-4-3-9-3-2-4-5-1
17.0 17.0 15.0
$17.00 $17.00 - - $17.00 $15.00
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
33-3-1-6
TRACK
14-1-0-1
DISTANCE
13-1-0-1
TRK / DIST
21-5-2-4
LAST SEASON
39-2-1-5
THIS SEASON
CAREER STATISTICS
13%
WIN S/RATE
36%
PLACE S/RATE
91-12-5-16
CAREER
$114,988
PRIZE MONEY
1650 - 2400
WIN RANGE
7
DAYS LAST RACE
Career Statistics
Stats Win % Place % Rank
Total 91-12-5-16 13% 36% 9
Distance 14-1-0-1 7% 14% 8
Dist Range 34-6-1-3 18% 29% 6
Track 33-3-1-6 9% 30% 7
Track / Dist 13-1-0-1 8% 15% 6
This Season 39-2-1-5 5% 21% 9
Last Season 21-5-2-4 24% 52% 2
1st up 0-0-0-0 0% 0% N/A
2nd up 0-0-0-0 0% 0% N/A
Career Best MR 1:20.6MS 1
Distance Best MR 1:57.0MS 6
Stable Stats
Stats Win % Place % Rank
Driver 12mth --- 0% 0% N/A
Tasmyn Potter
Trainer 12mth --- 0% 0% N/A
J A Douglas
Trained at: Strathfieldsaye
Owners: E J & H M Anderson Nominees Pty Ltd
Breeder(s): W E Bain, R W R Bain
Colours: White, Dark Blue A, Ring & Sleeves
Age/Sex: 6 year old bay gelding
Breeding: Bettors Delight USA - Change Time (NZ) (Christian Cullen NZ)
National Rating: NR71 (A70)
Gear Changes
Removed: ; Added:
RECENT FORM
RESULT DAY RACE DETAILS RESULT
1 of 9 14
MELTON (Good) 20/12/2025, 2240m, NR 70 to 79. 1:57.0 (56.8, 28.9)
Finished 1/9 $12000, Tasmyn Potter (Fr2), $13.00
behind leader at bell, used sprint lane, swabbed
1st WATTLEBANK ARNIE NZ (Fr2)
2nd TRIPLE ROCK SAINT NZ (Fr5) 1.7m
3rd HEZ ALL ROCK (Fr1) HD
5 of 9 8
MELTON (Good) 06/12/2025, 1720m, NR 60 to 69. 1:56.3 (56.2, 27.9)
Finished 5/9 btn 3.3m, $10000, Jack Laugher (Fr1), $3.90
gate speed, behind leader at bell, used sprint lane, inconvenienced
1st LUVA SCRAP (Fr5)
2nd HUGO ROCKS (Fr2) 1.7m
3rd DEUCE COUPE NZ (Sr2) NK
4 of 10 9
MELTON (Rain Affected) 28/11/2025, 1720m, NR up to 80 (NMWL6M) 1:53.6 (56.0, 27.9)
Finished 4/10 btn 6.8m, $10000, Jack Laugher (Fr5), $9.50
worked forward, outside leader at bell
1st PESCI (Sr2)
2nd BULLDOG KHAN (Fr4) 1.1m
3rd GALAXY LASS (Fr3) 1.2m
2 of 11 11
BENDIGO (Good) 19/11/2025, 1650m, NR 65 or better. 1:53.4 (55.9, 27.5)
Finished 2/11 btn 1.5m, $8000, Jack Laugher (Fr2), $21.00
behind leader at bell, held up early, used sprint lane
1st PESCI (Fr5)
2nd WATTLEBANK ARNIE NZ (Fr2) 1.5m
3rd HES NO ROMEO NZ (Fr1) 2.6m
3 of 9 7
MELTON (Slow) 08/11/2025, 1720m, NR 67 to 75. 1:53.8 (56.0, 27.8)
Finished 3/9 btn 5.6m, $15000, Jack Laugher (Fr4), $41.00
restrained after start, 5 back on the pegs at bell
1st TWISTING BY NZ (Fr7)
2nd EMILY VINCENT (Fr5) 2.2m
3rd WATTLEBANK ARNIE NZ (Fr4) 3.4m
9 of 9 7
MELTON (Good) 01/11/2025, 2240m, NR 60 to 69. 1:55.1 (55.4, 27.4)
Finished 9/9 btn 27.5m, $10000, Tasmyn Potter (Fr5), $18.00
pre race swab, restrained after start, 1 out 2 back at bell
1st VINEY (Fr3)
2nd GALAXY LASS (Fr1) 8.7m
3rd CRIME WRITER (Sr1) 4.0m
3 of 8 8
MELTON (Good) 25/10/2025, 1720m, NR 65 to 75. 1:53.4 (55.1, 27.5)
Finished 3/8 btn 6.2m, $15000, Ellen Tormey (Fr4), $21.00
restrained after start, 1 out 2 back at bell, used sprint lane
1st DAY TWO (Sr1)
2nd NEW YORKER (Fr2) 1.5m
3rd WATTLEBANK ARNIE NZ (Fr4) 4.7m
4 of 10 7
SWANHIL (Good) 17/10/2025, 2240m, NR 65 to 80. 1:55.6 (57.6, 28.8)
Finished 4/10 btn 12.7m, $8000, Ellen Tormey (Fr2), $13.00
pre race swab, 1 out 4 back at bell
1st ALOT LIKE LOUIE (Sr3)
2nd BIZZNESS CLASS (Fr6) 4.9m
3rd HEZASWEETIE NZ (Sr1) NK
3 of 8 13
MELTON (Good) 10/10/2025, 1720m, NR up to 80 (NMWL6M) 1:53.9 (55.3, 27.9)
Finished 3/8 btn 7.4m, $8000, Ellen Tormey (Fr5), $18.00
restrained after start, 1 out 3 back at bell
1st NO NOTTHEBUTTONS (Sr1)
2nd TWISTING BY NZ (Fr7) 1.6m
3rd WATTLEBANK ARNIE NZ (Fr5) 5.8m
6 of 11 N/A
MELTON (Good) 27/09/2025, 1720m, NR 65 to 75. 1:54.0 (56.5, 28.0)
Finished 6/11 btn 12.9m, $15000, Ewa Justice (Fr1), $19.00
4 back on the pegs at bell
1st MAXNJAX (Fr3)
2nd DHAULAGIRI NZ (Sr3) 1.2m
3rd CURYO GENTLEMAN (Sr4) 4.1m