Melton (VIC)
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R6
11h53m
Sportsbet A.g. Hunter Cup (group 1)
2760m | Mobile Start | Pacers | 8:35pm
TRACK INFORMATION
Max 7 across front
Sprint lane
RACE CONDITIONS
No NR. RBD
RESTRICTIONS
No age restrictions
No sex restrictions
PRIZE MONEY
$250,000
 
 
  Flucs Open Today Fluc -3 Fluc -2 Fluc -1 Win
R6
8 - HELLUVA NZ
  • 8 Helluva NZ (SR1)
  • D: Seaton Grima (C)
  • T: S M Grima
  • 3-4-1-2-8-r-5-3-1-5
34.0 34.0 51.0 61.0
$34.00 $34.00 - $34.00 $51.00 $61.00
RACE COMMENT
OVERVIEW: Well, what a race this is. The 2026 A. G. Hunter Cup has drawn a stunning field of pacing stars headlined by Australasia’s richest ever, LEAP TO FAME (6). The Queensland champ has won the Ballarat, Cranbourne and Kilmore features in brilliant fashion in recent weeks to set up a shot at a $1 million bonus should he claim a second Hunter Cup crown on Saturday night. I’d suggest he might have to sit parked to do so from gate six, but he’s the horse they all have to beat. The speed battle looks interesting, with WAR DAN BUDDY (4) crossing REPUBLICAN PARTY (1) at Kilmore last weekend. I’m not sure he can do that here with powerhouse stayer SWAYZEE (2) drawn inside him and I fancy the most likely scenario is that Jason Grimson’s defending champion assumes control at the top. He chased hard from the back in the Cranbourne Gold Cup from a difficult barrier and will prove awfully hard to run down should he lead. REPUBLICAN PARTY (1) draws the same gate he had when a slashing third in last year’s Hunter Cup, but might land a spot closer this time around. He tuned up for this with a brave second to LEAP TO FAME (6) at Kilmore and looks ready to fire. KINGMAN (10) is an emerging Grand Circuit gun and can win despite the tricky back row draw, while veteran MAX DELIGHT (9) might be worth considering for exotics at odds.
TODAY'S STATISTICS
36-5-4-4
TRACK
0-0-0-0
DISTANCE
0-0-0-0
TRK / DIST
16-1-2-1
LAST SEASON
5-1-0-1
THIS SEASON
CAREER STATISTICS
17%
WIN S/RATE
41%
PLACE S/RATE
92-16-15-7
CAREER
$237,845
PRIZE MONEY
1609 - 2570
WIN RANGE
7
DAYS LAST RACE
Career Statistics
Stats Win % Place % Rank
Total 92-16-15-7 17% 41% 12
Distance 0-0-0-0 0% 0% N/A
Dist Range 8-0-1-0 0% 13% 10
Track 36-5-4-4 14% 36% 11
Track / Dist 0-0-0-0 0% 0% N/A
This Season 5-1-0-1 20% 40% 7
Last Season 16-1-2-1 6% 25% 12
1st up 0-0-0-0 0% 0% N/A
2nd up 0-0-0-0 0% 0% N/A
Career Best MR 1:54.3MS 12
Distance Best MR N/A
Stable Stats
Stats Win % Place % Rank
Driver 12mth --- 0% 0% N/A
Seaton Grima
Trainer 12mth --- 0% 0% N/A
S M Grima
Trained at: Llandilo
Owners: S M Grima, J Conolly
Breeder(s): C C Mackie, P A Dunell
Colours: Blue With White Yoke & Braces, Blue Horseshoes & Black Side Panels, Blue Sleeves With White "G"
Age/Sex: 8 year old bay gelding
Breeding: Mach Three CA - Desire Mhe (NZ) (Real Desire USA)
National Rating: NR110
Gear Changes
Removed: ; Added:
RECENT FORM
RESULT DAY RACE DETAILS RESULT
5 of 10 15
MENANGL (Fast) 07/02/2026, 1609m, No NR. 1:49.3 (53.0, 25.4)
Finished 5/10 btn 16.2m, $30600, Seaton Grima (Fr4), $41.00
6 back on the pegs at bell, 1 out 1 back at bell
1st HI MANAMEISJEFF NZ (Fr10)
2nd DON HUGO (Fr2) NK
3rd KINGMAKER NZ (Fr3) 12.9m
1 of 10 6
TAMWORT (Dead) 23/01/2026, 2360m, No NR. 1:56.1 (57.7, 29.4)
Finished 1/10 $15300, Seaton Grima (Sr5), $1.95
post race blood test, 4 wide early, 3 wide middle, worked forward, led, 800 metres, leader at bell, swabbed
1st HELLUVA NZ (Sr5)
2nd OOGA CHAKA (Sr2) 5.2m
3rd GROSSO NASO (Fr5) 7.3m
3 of 10 8
MENANGL (Rain Affected) 17/01/2026, 2300m, No NR. 1:54.5 (56.7, 28.0)
Finished 3/10 btn 10.0m, $20400, Seaton Grima (Fr3), $34.00
gate speed, 3 back on pegs at bell, 3 back on pegs at bell
1st SWAYZEE (Fr10)
2nd UBETCHA TIGERPIE (Fr9) 7.1m
3rd HELLUVA NZ (Fr3) 2.9m
5 of 10 7
BTHURST (Fast) 09/01/2026, 2260m, No NR. 1:55.5 (57.6, 29.5)
Finished 5/10 btn 16.9m, $15300, Seaton Grima (Sr1), $4.40
3 wide middle, 800 metres, three wide without cover at bell, worked forward
1st WHERES THE GOLD NZ (Fr8)
2nd SHEZ SWEET LOUISE NZ (Fr1) 1.4m
3rd FASHION ICON (Fr6) HD
r of 12 20
GOULBUR (Fast) 02/01/2026, 2240m, No NR. 1:53.6 (57.7, 30.0)
Finished r/12 btn , $40000, Seaton Grima (Fr4), $26.00
3 wide early, worked forward, sulky contacted, flat tyre, last
1st SWAYZEE (Sr5)
2nd DON HUGO (Sr4) 4.1m
3rd DONEGAL LUTHER NZ (Sr1) 35.9m
8 of 10 21
MENANGL (Rain Affected) 13/12/2025, 1609m, No NR. 1:50.6 (54.1, 26.9)
Finished 8/10 btn 12.4m, $30600, Seaton Grima (Fr9), $61.00
restrained after start, 6 back on the pegs at bell, 6 back on the pegs at bell
1st CAPTAINS KNOCK (Fr4)
2nd UBETCHA TIGERPIE (Fr3) 2.0m
3rd SWAYZEE (Fr2) HD
2 of 10 7
MENANGL (Good) 22/11/2025, 2300m, No NR. 1:53.4 (54.5, 26.7)
Finished 2/10 btn HD, $30000, Seaton Grima (Fr8), $2.50
post race blood test, worked forward, led
1st UBETCHA TIGERPIE (Fr5)
2nd HELLUVA NZ (Fr8) HD
3rd PETES SAID SO NZ (Fr7) 10.8m
1 of 10 28
MENANGL (Fast) 15/11/2025, 2300m, NR up to 90. 1:54.3 (55.3, 27.7)
Finished 1/10 $20400, Seaton Grima (Fr7), $2.60
gate speed, worked forward, led, swabbed
1st HELLUVA NZ (Fr7)
2nd FRANCO TYSON (Fr5) 14.5m
3rd DOUBLE FEAR (Fr4) 1.1m
4 of 10 11
MENANGL (Fast) 18/10/2025, 1609m, No NR. 1:50.6 (54.9, 26.7)
Finished 4/10 btn 5.3m, $30600, Seaton Grima (Fr5), $10.00
gate speed, led, surrendered lead early, 3 back on pegs at bell, 3 back on pegs at bell
1st BETTERTHANCASH NZ (Fr6)
2nd RIPP (Fr9) 1.5m
3rd CAPTAINS KNOCK (Fr10) 1.0m
3 of 9 N/A
MENANGL (Fast) 07/10/2025, 1609m, 5.0K/5 Starts 1:50.5 (55.8, 28.1)
Finished 3/9 btn 3.1m, $9996, Seaton Grima (Fr8), $3.10
3 wide early, worked forward, outside leader at bell, outside leader at bell
1st CAULONIA COURAGE (Fr5)
2nd ARGGGHHH (Fr6) 1.7m
3rd HELLUVA NZ (Fr8) 1.4m