Melton (VIC)
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
R10
17h21m
Garrards Horse & Hound Pure Steel
2240m | Mobile Start | Pacers | 10:36pm
TRACK INFORMATION
Max 7 across front
Sprint lane
RACE CONDITIONS
No NR. PBD/NR
RESTRICTIONS
No age restrictions
No sex restrictions
PRIZE MONEY
$22,500
 
 
  Flucs Open Today Fluc -3 Fluc -2 Fluc -1 Win
R10
4 - MADIGAN
  • 4 Madigan (FR4)
  • D: Leigh Sutton
  • T: T J Mannix
  • 3-5-4-4-3-6-6-1-2-5
41.0 41.0 34.0 41.0 34.0
$41.00 $41.00 $41.00 $34.00 $41.00 $34.00
RACE COMMENT
OVERVIEW: Multiple Group 1-winning New Zealander CHASE A DREAM (6) has recently joined the Jason Grimson barn and appears here for his first-up Aussie assignment. His last couple of starts back home have just been fair, but they have been in strong company and this is a very suitable race to open his account on our shores if you consider he ran fourth, beaten just a handful of metres, to Kingman in the Group 1 Christian Cullen 4YO Classic in November last year. While he’s a short-priced favourite to score here, I’m leaning the way of veteran millionaire MACH DAN (7) who I think can lead this event. He was very brave doing a power of work in the chair when third to Smoken Ace last weekend at Kilmore and is always very hard to run down when he finds the top. They look the main chances, with the handy OPERATIVE LINE (5) and HOT DEAL (8) favoured to fill the third and fourth placings. BACK: MACH DAN (7) – 2 units (win) For all your harness form in one place go to goodform.thetrots.com.au  ** A betting unit is typically a percentage of the total bankroll or the amount of money you are willing to risk on a particular bet – for example 1 unit is 10% of your bankroll, therefore a $100 bankroll 1 unit equals $10 Chances are you’re about to lose. For free and confidential support call 1800 858 858 or visit
TODAY'S STATISTICS
8-0-0-3
TRACK
5-0-0-1
DISTANCE
5-0-0-1
TRK / DIST
8-0-0-2
LAST SEASON
3-1-1-0
THIS SEASON
CAREER STATISTICS
34%
WIN S/RATE
66%
PLACE S/RATE
32-11-4-6
CAREER
$91,365
PRIZE MONEY
1609 - 2560
WIN RANGE
7
DAYS LAST RACE
Career Statistics
Stats Win % Place % Rank
Total 32-11-4-6 34% 66% 2
Distance 5-0-0-1 0% 20% 6
Dist Range 18-7-2-3 39% 67% 1
Track 8-0-0-3 0% 38% 6
Track / Dist 5-0-0-1 0% 20% 6
This Season 3-1-1-0 33% 67% 2
Last Season 8-0-0-2 0% 25% 7
1st up 0-0-0-0 0% 0% N/A
2nd up 0-0-0-0 0% 0% N/A
Career Best MR 1:54.5MS 7
Distance Best MR 1:54.5MS 4
Stable Stats
Stats Win % Place % Rank
Driver 12mth --- 0% 0% N/A
Leigh Sutton
Trainer 12mth --- 0% 0% N/A
T J Mannix
Trained at: Shelbourne
Owners: Mannix Family Racing
Breeder(s): J D Mannix
Colours: Yellow, Green Star, Yellow Sleeves With Green Stars
Age/Sex: 6 year old brown gelding
Breeding: Sweet Lou USA - Our Chelsea Girl NZ (Bettors Delight USA)
National Rating: NR86
Gear Changes
Removed: ; Added:
RECENT FORM
RESULT DAY RACE DETAILS RESULT
5 of 8 13
KILMORE (Good) 07/02/2026, 1690m, No NR. 1:52.6 (56.9, 29.7)
Finished 5/8 btn 5.8m, $30000, Leigh Sutton (Fr2), $51.00
1 out 1 back at bell
1st SMOKEN ACE NZ (Fr6)
2nd ALOT LIKE LOUIE (Fr3) 1.6m
3rd MACH DAN (Fr7) 2.3m
2 of 6 24
WEDBURN (Good) 25/01/2026, 2555m, NR 70 to 95. 2:00.7 (57.0, 28.4)
Finished 2/6 btn 3.9m, $12000, Leigh Sutton (Fr4), $10.00
worked forward, outside leader throughout, outside leader at bell
1st CRIME WRITER (Fr1)
2nd MADIGAN (Fr4) 3.9m
3rd CURYO GENTLEMAN (Fr2) 1.5m
1 of 10 5
ECHUCA (Good) 01/01/2026, 2560m, NR up to 80. 2:02.6 (57.5, 29.2)
Finished 1/10 $15000, Leigh Sutton (Sr4), $3.60
hung out after start, contacted sulky, checked, broke, three wide without cover at bell, 3 wide latter, swabbed, driver fined unapproved whip use
1st MADIGAN (Sr4)
2nd AUCKLAND RED (Fr1) HD
3rd TRIPLE ROCK SAINT NZ (Sr2) HFHD
6 of 9 13
MELTON (Good) 27/12/2025, 1720m, NR 80 to 89. 1:51.4 (56.0, 27.8)
Finished 6/9 btn 10.8m, $17500, Leigh Sutton (Fr5), $19.00
1 out 2 back at bell
1st MY ULTIMATE BARNEY (Sr2)
2nd SWEET IDEAL (Fr7) 6.3m
3rd MY UNCLE STAN (Fr2) SHFHD
6 of 12 8
GNBOWER (Good) 14/12/2025, 2630m, NR up to 95. 1:58.3 (59.1, 29.1)
Finished 6/12 btn 52.2m, $10000, Leigh Sutton (Sr4), $8.50
3 wide early with trail, caught wide early , 3 wide middle, worked forward, 1 out 1 back at bell, checked and broke
1st CRIME WRITER (Fr2)
2nd DIAMOND ECLIPSE (Sr5) 1.3m
3rd HERAKLES (Fr4) NK
3 of 8 17
MELTON (Good) 06/12/2025, 2240m, NR 80 to 89. 1:55.5 (56.4, 27.9)
Finished 3/8 btn 11.0m, $17500, Leigh Sutton (Fr5), $16.00
contacted sulky, driver cautioned careless driving, 3 wide middle, worked forward, outside leader at bell
1st ALOT LIKE LOUIE (Fr6)
2nd PESCI (Fr7) 7.7m
3rd MADIGAN (Fr5) 3.3m
4 of 11 10
BENDIGO (Good) 19/11/2025, 1650m, NR 65 or better. 1:53.4 (55.9, 27.5)
Finished 4/11 btn 5.7m, $8000, Leigh Sutton (Sr1), $4.40
3 back on pegs at bell, used sprint lane
1st PESCI (Fr5)
2nd WATTLEBANK ARNIE NZ (Fr2) 1.5m
3rd HES NO ROMEO NZ (Fr1) 2.6m
4 of 11 8
ST.ARND (Good) 09/11/2025, 2150m, NR 70 to 95. 1:58.7 (58.3, 29.4)
Finished 4/11 btn 15.2m, $14999, Leigh Sutton (Sr3), $9.00
3 wide latter, three wide without cover at bell
1st DHAULAGIRI NZ (Sr1)
2nd SPIRIT OF ANARCHY NZ (Fr1) 7.8m
3rd PESCI (Fr5) 7.1m
5 of 6 14
MELTON (Good) 01/11/2025, 2240m, NR 80 to 89. 1:54.2 (55.2, 27.8)
Finished 5/6 btn 5.3m, $17500, Leigh Sutton (Fr2), $26.00
restrained after start, 3 back on pegs at bell
1st DIAMOND ECLIPSE (Fr4)
2nd SMOKEN ACE NZ (Sr1) HFNK
3rd NO NOTTHEBUTTONS (Fr1) HD
3 of 7 N/A
MELTON (Good) 18/10/2025, 1720m, NR up to 90. 1:53.8 (55.4, 26.8)
Finished 3/7 btn 5.6m, $17500, Leigh Sutton (Fr4), $23.00
restrained after start, 1 out 1 back at bell
1st MAXNJAX (Fr2)
2nd MIKI COHEN NZ (Fr3) 5.1m
3rd MADIGAN (Fr4) HD