Melton (VIC)
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
R10
15h39m
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
 
 
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R10
7 - MACH DAN
  • 7 Mach Dan (FR7)
  • D: Mark Pitt
  • T: E J Stewart
  • 2-x-4-6-8-8-2-2-7-3
3.6 3.6 3.8 4.0 3.8 3.75
$3.60 $3.60 $3.80 $4.00 $3.80 $3.75
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
34-8-4-3
TRACK
17-6-2-1
DISTANCE
17-6-2-1
TRK / DIST
9-0-2-0
LAST SEASON
3-0-1-1
THIS SEASON
1/8
OUR RANKING
CAREER STATISTICS
29%
WIN S/RATE
52%
PLACE S/RATE
97-28-10-12
CAREER
$1,055,235
PRIZE MONEY
1609 - 2700
WIN RANGE
7
DAYS LAST RACE
Career Statistics
Stats Win % Place % Rank
Total 97-28-10-12 29% 52% 4
Distance 17-6-2-1 35% 53% 1
Dist Range 30-10-2-3 33% 50% 3
Track 34-8-4-3 24% 44% 1
Track / Dist 17-6-2-1 35% 53% 1
This Season 3-0-1-1 0% 67% 4
Last Season 9-0-2-0 0% 22% 8
1st up 0-0-0-0 0% 0% N/A
2nd up 0-0-0-0 0% 0% N/A
Career Best MR 1:50.3MS 1
Distance Best MR 1:53.0MS 1
Stable Stats
Stats Win % Place % Rank
Driver 12mth --- 0% 0% N/A
Mark Pitt
Trainer 12mth --- 0% 0% N/A
E J Stewart
Trained at: Cardigan
Owners: D Zavitsanos, J Zavitsanos, W R Viney
Breeder(s): S J Nixon, M L Nixon
Colours: Navy Blue, Gold Z & Shoulders, White Yoke With Navy 'Team Zav', Navy Blue Sleeves, White Armbands.
Age/Sex: 9 year old bay gelding
Breeding: Mach Three CA - Bettor Give It NZ (Bettors Delight USA)
National Rating: NR117
Gear Changes
Removed: ; Added:
RECENT FORM
RESULT DAY RACE DETAILS RESULT
3 of 8 14
KILMORE (Good) 07/02/2026, 1690m, No NR. 1:52.6 (56.9, 29.7)
Finished 3/8 btn 4.0m, $30000, Mark Pitt (Fr7), $3.00
pre race swab, gate speed, outside leader at bell
1st SMOKEN ACE NZ (Fr6)
2nd ALOT LIKE LOUIE (Fr3) 1.6m
3rd MACH DAN (Fr7) 2.3m
7 of 8 13
BALARAT (Good) 24/01/2026, 2710m, No NR. 1:54.4 (53.9, 27.5)
Finished 7/8 btn 20.4m, $100000, Mark Pitt (Fr1), $41.00
pre race swab, gate speed, led, surrendered lead early, behind leader at bell
1st LEAP TO FAME (Fr7)
2nd DEE ROE (Fr6) 11.4m
3rd FORTY LOVE (Fr4) 1.2m
2 of 11 22
HOBART (Good) 11/01/2026, 2579m, No NR. 1:55.8 (55.4, 27.5)
Finished 2/11 btn 5.6m, $40000, Mark Pitt (Fr6), $1.85
post race blood test, gate speed, led, leader at bell
1st TRIEDTOTELLYA (Fr4)
2nd MACH DAN (Fr6) 5.6m
3rd KEAYANG FITZY (Sr1) 29.8m
2 of 10 7
MELTON (Good) 20/12/2025, 2240m, No NR. 1:52.8 (55.4, 27.6)
Finished 2/10 btn 2.8m, $22500, Ryan Sanderson (Sr3), $6.50
3 wide early with trail, worked forward, led, leader at bell
1st BULLETPROOF BOY (Sr4)
2nd MACH DAN (Sr3) 2.8m
3rd DEE ROE (Fr4) 10.8m
8 of 9 28
MELTON (Good) 13/12/2025, 1720m, No NR. 1:50.5 (53.7, 26.2)
Finished 8/9 btn 19.5m, $22500, Ryan Sanderson (Sr2), $17.00
1 out 4 back at bell, 3 wide latter
1st PETRACCA (Fr4)
2nd SWEETNIKKILOU (Fr1) 8.1m
3rd TRIPLE EIGHT NZ (Sr1) HFHD
8 of 11 14
MELTON (Good) 15/11/2025, 1720m, No NR. 1:51.2 (55.0, 27.2)
Finished 8/11 btn 7.0m, $22500, Cameron Hart (Sr4), $12.00
4 back on the pegs at bell
1st DANGEROUS (Fr1)
2nd BULLETPROOF BOY (Sr2) 1.4m
3rd TRIPLE EIGHT NZ (Fr2) NK
6 of 9 14
MELTON (Good) 01/11/2025, 1720m, No NR. 1:50.5 (53.9, 26.6)
Finished 6/9 btn 6.8m, $22500, Allan McDonough (Sr1), $19.00
4 back on the pegs at bell
1st CODE BAILEY NZ (Fr4)
2nd OLIVER DAN (Fr2) 1.6m
3rd BULLETPROOF BOY (Sr2) 1.5m
4 of 10 225
MELTON (Good) 18/10/2025, 2240m, No NR. 1:54.0 (55.2, 27.6)
Finished 4/10 btn 8.5m, $22500, Mark Pitt (Sr3), $2.30
pre race swab, 3 wide middle with trail, worked forward, three wide without cover at bell
1st CODE BAILEY NZ (Fr6)
2nd TRIPLE EIGHT NZ (Sr2) 2.5m
3rd ROCK N ROLL DOO NZ (Sr1) 4.9m
2 of 6 27
GEELONG (Good) 07/03/2025, 2570m, No NR. 1:56.9 (54.8, 27.9)
Finished 2/6 btn HFNK, $40000, Mark Pitt (Fr2), $2.70
pre race swab, trainer cautioned tactics, trainer cautioned late in parade ring, gate speed, unsuccessfully contested lead, outside leader throughout, outside leader at bell, Driver cautioned candy pole
1st RAKERO REBEL NZ (Fr5)
2nd MACH DAN (Fr2) HFNK
3rd TANGO TARA NZ (Fr6) 2.5m
4 of 9 N/A
CRANBRN (Good) 08/02/2025, 2555m, No NR. 1:58.4 (55.0, 27.4)
Finished 4/9 btn 13.2m, $100000, Mark Pitt (Fr2), $26.00
pre race swab, gate speed, led, surrendered lead early, behind leader at bell
1st LEAP TO FAME (Fr1)
2nd DONT STOP DREAMING NZ (Fr5) 4.7m
3rd TACT MCLEOD NZ (Sr2) 4.4m
...
LAST WIN
1 of 12 N/A
MELTON (Good) 17/08/2024, 2240m, No NR. 1:54.0 (54.0, 26.5)
Finished 1/12 $24000, James Herbertson (Fr4), $1.65
gate speed, led, leader at bell, swabbed
1st MACH DAN (Fr4)
2nd PERFECT CLASS (Sr2) 3.4m
3rd TANGO TARA NZ (Fr1) NK