Melton R7 LAMAROS HOTEL PACE
Lamaros Hotel Pace
9:46pm • 2240m • Mobile Start • Pacers • NR 58 to 66. • No age restrictions • $10,0009:46pm • 2240m • Mobile Start • Pacers • NR 58 to 66. • No age restrictions • $10,000
Race Notes
Age
3 years old
Sex
Bay - Colt
Breeding
Downbytheseaside USA - Rocknroll Magic (Rock N Roll Heaven USA)
Best MR
1:53.6MS
Dist Best MR
1:56.8MS
Gear
Blinkers - Dolly Vardon, Boots - Knee, Boots - Shin/Tendon, Deafeners - Removable, Hopples - Flat, Hopples - Length 56, Shoes - Front, Shoes - Hind
Today's Stats
Track
5-1-2-0
Distance
4-0-2-0
Track & Distance
4-0-2-0
Last Season
9-3-2-0
This Season
0-0-0-0
Career
9-3-2-0
Prize Money
$117,042
Win Range
1710 - 2150
Last 10 Starts
x17x68122x
Last Run
112 days ago
Win S/Rate
Place S/Rate
| Total | Distance | Dist Range | Track | Trk & Dist | This Season | Last Season | 1st Up | 2nd Up | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stats | 9-3-2-0 | 4-0-2-0 | 6-1-2-0 | 5-1-2-0 | 4-0-2-0 | 0-0-0-0 | 9-3-2-0 | 0-0-0-0 | 0-0-0-0 | |
| Win % | 33% | 0% | 17% | 20% | 0% | 0% | 33% | 0% | 0% | |
| Place % | 56% | 50% | 50% | 60% | 50% | 0% | 56% | 0% | 0% | |
| Rank | 1 | 6 | 2 | 1 | 5 | - | 1 | - | - |
| Finish | Date | Track | Distance | Race No. | Cond. | Class | Margin | Prize won | Driver | BR | Handicap | SP | Last Run | Settle | Mile rate | Winner | 2nd | 3rd |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/11 | 13 Dec 2025 | Melton | 2240m | - | No NR. | Irt Breeders Crown | 24.5m | $100,000 | Cameron Hart | Sr1 | - | $11.00 | 8 days ago | - | 1:52.2 (54.2, 27.4) | Loucasso | Cardigan Dan 24.5m | Luvtobeuptome HFHD |
| 2/11 | 5 Dec 2025 | Melton | 2240m | - | No NR. | Irt Breeders Crown | 2.3m | $10,000 | Cameron Hart | Fr2 | - | $5.00 | 9 days ago | - | 1:56.6 (55.2, 25.7) | Loucasso | Cardigan Dan 2.3m | Luvtobeuptome 3.3m |
| 1/12 | 26 Nov 2025 | Bendigo | 2150m | - | No NR. | Apg Vicbred Super Series | - | $15,000 | Mark Pitt | Fr1 | - | $1.85 | 11 days ago | - | 1:56.8 (55.3, 27.1) | Cardigan Dan | Dembe 8.3m | Most Exciting SHFHD |
| 8/12 | 15 Nov 2025 | Melton | 2240m | - | No NR. | Apg Vicbred Super Series | 18.0m | $15,000 | Kate Gath | Sr2 | - | $19.00 | 10 days ago | - | 1:54.5 (56.3, 27.9) | Moonlight Moth | Eyeneedthat 2.7m | Luvtobeuptome 1.9m |
| 6/10 | 5 Nov 2025 | Bendigo | 2150m | - | No NR. | Apg Vicbred Super Series | 12.3m | $10,000 | Mark Pitt | Fr7 | - | $2.70 | 116 days ago | - | 1:57.1 (55.5, 26.9) | Soho Park Avenue | Lowrider 7.2m | Out to Stay HD |
| 7/10 | 12 Jul 2025 | Albpark | 1660m | - | No NR. | 2025 Ladbrokes Protostar | 30.5m | $500,000 | Kate Gath | Fr1 | - | $3.20 | 30 days ago | - | 1:51.6 (54.0, 26.4) | Loucasso | Ark Sea 2.2m | Atua Magic NZ 16.1m |
| 1/10 | 12 Jun 2025 | Balarat | 1710m | - | No NR. | Durham Park 2yo Star | - | $20,000 | Kate Gath | Fr4 | - | $2.90 | 62 days ago | - | 1:53.6 (55.2, 26.7) | Cardigan Dan | Loucasso HD | Brooklyn Dan 4.2m |
| 4/12 | 11 Apr 2025 | Melton | 2240m | - | No NR. | Nutrien Equine Classic | 6.8m | $200,000 | Cameron Hart | Sr2 | - | $1.80 | 7 days ago | - | 1:56.3 (58.2, 29.3) | Kitzbuhel Delight | Pure Grunt 1.6m | Letsstartinheaven HFHD |
| 1/6 | 4 Apr 2025 | Melton | 1720m | - | No NR. | Nutrien Equine Classic | - | $10,000 | Cameron Hart | Fr3 | - | $1.35 | - | - | 1:54.8 (54.7, 27.0) | Cardigan Dan | Letsstartinheaven 5.2m | You Gotta Believe 12.3m |
Sire
Downbytheseaside USA
Dam
Rocknroll Magic
Trained at
Cardigan
Colours
White Shoulders, Navy Blue Triangle With Gold Z, Navy Blue Sleeves, Two Gold Armbands
Owners
D Zavitsanos, W R Viney, W T C Stewart
| Driver (12 months) | Stats | Win % | Place % | Rank | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mark Pitt | 0-0-0-0 | 0% | 0% | - |
| Trainer (12 months) | Stats | Win % | Place % | Rank | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| E J Stewart | 0-0-0-0 | 0% | 0% | - |
Race comment
OVERVIEW: Smart youngster CARDIGAN DAN (2) steps out for his first run of the year here and looks to have found a suitable assignment to land victory. He chased home star stablemate Loucasso for second in a heat and final of the Breeders Crown as a two-year-old before being sent for a spell and tuned up with a nice trial in a slick last quarter at Melton on March 17. He should lead and take plenty of catching. If there is to be an upset, it looks most likely to come from FIRE MARSHALL (9). He’s flying for trainer Kyle Marshall, with a track record win at Charlton followed by a fast victory at Melton last time out. A winner outside those would surprise, with the other seven runners all capable of running into third or fourth.
Age
6 years old
Sex
Bay - Gelding
Breeding
Sweet Lou USA - Rock and Roll (NZ) (Bettors Delight USA)
Best MR
1:54.3MS
Dist Best MR
1:57.6MS
Gear
Bit - Snaffle, Blinkers - Spring Loaded, Burr - Rein N/S, Hopples - Round, Hopples - Length 59, Neck Strap, Pre Race Warm Up
Today's Stats
Track
13-1-1-1
Distance
6-1-0-0
Track & Distance
5-0-0-0
Last Season
33-6-4-5
This Season
7-0-0-0
Career
45-7-5-5
Prize Money
$72,763
Win Range
1720 - 2240
Last 10 Starts
27x0788057
Last Run
15 days ago
Win S/Rate
Place S/Rate
| Total | Distance | Dist Range | Track | Trk & Dist | This Season | Last Season | 1st Up | 2nd Up | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stats | 45-7-5-5 | 6-1-0-0 | 20-4-2-1 | 13-1-1-1 | 5-0-0-0 | 7-0-0-0 | 33-6-4-5 | 0-0-0-0 | 0-0-0-0 | |
| Win % | 16% | 17% | 20% | 8% | 0% | 0% | 18% | 0% | 0% | |
| Place % | 38% | 17% | 35% | 23% | 0% | 0% | 45% | 0% | 0% | |
| Rank | 5 | 5 | 3 | 8 | - | - | 4 | - | - |
| Finish | Date | Track | Distance | Race No. | Cond. | Class | Margin | Prize won | Driver | BR | Handicap | SP | Last Run | Settle | Mile rate | Winner | 2nd | 3rd |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/9 | 20 Mar 2026 | Riverin | 2270m | - | NR up to 58. | Nutrien Standardbred Bathu | 14.1m | $9,792 | Tasmyn Potter | Fr6 | - | $17.00 | 6 days ago | - | 1:55.7 (55.4, 27.5) | Le Betty | Where Back 3.7m | Donnie Mac 3.3m |
| 5/9 | 14 Mar 2026 | Melton | 1720m | - | 0W/15.0K stake | Hygain Edge Pace | 10.2m | $15,000 | Jordan Leedham | Fr5 | - | $9.50 | 16 days ago | - | 1:54.9 (57.1, 28.2) | Big Bad Ossie | King Saint 3.9m | Rosberg NZ HD |
| 10/11 | 26 Feb 2026 | Kilmore | 2180m | - | NR 57 to 64. | Okrfm Community Radio Pace | 44.6m | $7,000 | Ellen Tormey | Fr3 | - | $71.00 | 8 days ago | - | 1:57.6 (61.4, 32.3) | Ronnie the Hammer | Martyr, Hittheroadjack NZ HD | - |
| 8/8 | 18 Feb 2026 | Mildura | 2190m | - | NR 56 to 64. | Mcdonalds Irymple Pace | 29.3m | $7,000 | Ellen Tormey | Fr3 | - | $5.50 | 12 days ago | - | 1:59.8 (56.8, 28.8) | Lilstrepo | Carlisle Cruiser 7.3m | Caulonia Terror 1.5m |
| 8/9 | 6 Feb 2026 | Bendigo | 2150m | - | NR 55 to 63. | Alabar Bloodstock Pace | 6.8m | $7,000 | Ellen Tormey | Fr5 | - | $12.00 | 7 days ago | - | 2:00.5 (56.2, 27.3) | Galaxy Lass | Deuce Coupe NZ NK | Intrusion HD |
| 7/9 | 30 Jan 2026 | Melton | 1720m | - | NR 60 to 69. | Garrards Horse & Hound | 7.1m | $10,000 | Tasmyn Potter | Fr5 | - | $61.00 | 7 days ago | - | 1:56.0 (56.5, 27.8) | Clymenus NZ | Hittheroadjack NZ NK | Norms Lady NK |
| 11/11 | 23 Jan 2026 | Melton | 2240m | - | 1W/15.0K stake | Benstud Standardbreds Pace | 83.0m | $15,000 | Jordan Leedham | Fr5 | - | $41.00 | 98 days ago | - | 1:56.3 (55.7, 27.4) | Browniesatmidnight | Timbimboo NZ 3.5m | Luva Scrap 9.3m |
| 7/8 | 17 Oct 2025 | Geelong | 1609m | - | NR 60 to 69. | Congrats John Caldow Pace | 20.1m | $10,000 | Daryl Douglas | Fr7 | - | $23.00 | 7 days ago | - | 1:54.2 (56.4, 28.5) | Pet Kitty | Emily Vincent 4.6m | Telemachus 2.1m |
| 2/9 | 10 Oct 2025 | Melton | 1720m | - | 0W/15.0K stake | Vic Cup Free Entry Pace | HFNK | $15,000 | Ellen Tormey | Fr2 | - | $17.00 | 7 days ago | - | 1:54.3 (55.6, 28.3) | Shades of Miki | Lou Will NZ HFNK | Ima Terminator SHFHD |
| 5/9 | 3 Oct 2025 | Riverin | 2270m | - | NR up to 58. | Nixons Engineering | 11.9m | $9,792 | Tasmyn Potter | Fr5 | - | $10.00 | - | - | 1:58.2 (55.2, 27.3) | Sanchez | Catchafire NZ 2.0m | Im Alrite 6.1m |
Sire
Sweet Lou USA
Dam
Rock and Roll (NZ)
Trained at
Strathfieldsaye
Colours
White, Dark Blue A, Ring & Sleeves
Owners
E J & H M Anderson Nominees Pty Ltd
| Driver (12 months) | Stats | Win % | Place % | Rank | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ellen Tormey | 0-0-0-0 | 0% | 0% | - |
| Trainer (12 months) | Stats | Win % | Place % | Rank | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| J A Douglas | 0-0-0-0 | 0% | 0% | - |
D: Jason Ainsworth
T: J W Ainsworth
Race comment
OVERVIEW: Smart youngster CARDIGAN DAN (2) steps out for his first run of the year here and looks to have found a suitable assignment to land victory. He chased home star stablemate Loucasso for second in a heat and final of the Breeders Crown as a two-year-old before being sent for a spell and tuned up with a nice trial in a slick last quarter at Melton on March 17. He should lead and take plenty of catching. If there is to be an upset, it looks most likely to come from FIRE MARSHALL (9). He’s flying for trainer Kyle Marshall, with a track record win at Charlton followed by a fast victory at Melton last time out. A winner outside those would surprise, with the other seven runners all capable of running into third or fourth.
Age
8 years old
Sex
Bay - Mare
Breeding
Shadow Play USA - Gamehigh (Sportswriter USA)
Best MR
1:54.9MS
Dist Best MR
1:56.3MS
Gear
Bit - Lugging, Blinkers - Hood, Boots - Knee, Boots - Shin/Tendon, Burr - Rein N/S, Burr - Rein O/S, Crupper, Hopples - Flat, Hopples - Length 55, Shoes - Front, Shoes - Hind, Tongue Tie - Visible, Whip, Reins - Conventional, Spreader - One Legged O/S
Today's Stats
Track
34-4-6-3
Distance
15-4-3-1
Track & Distance
11-3-3-1
Last Season
20-1-2-1
This Season
2-0-0-0
Career
106-13-12-10
Prize Money
$109,360
Win Range
1609 - 2240
Last 10 Starts
9872887x48
Last Run
8 days ago
Win S/Rate
Place S/Rate
| Total | Distance | Dist Range | Track | Trk & Dist | This Season | Last Season | 1st Up | 2nd Up | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stats | 106-13-12-10 | 15-4-3-1 | 45-7-5-4 | 34-4-6-3 | 11-3-3-1 | 2-0-0-0 | 20-1-2-1 | 0-0-0-0 | 0-0-0-0 | |
| Win % | 12% | 27% | 16% | 12% | 27% | 0% | 5% | 0% | 0% | |
| Place % | 33% | 53% | 36% | 38% | 64% | 0% | 20% | 0% | 0% | |
| Rank | 8 | 3 | 6 | 5 | 2 | - | 9 | - | - |
| Finish | Date | Track | Distance | Race No. | Cond. | Class | Margin | Prize won | Driver | BR | Handicap | SP | Last Run | Settle | Mile rate | Winner | 2nd | 3rd |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/11 | 27 Mar 2026 | Terang | 2180m | - | NR 56 to 64. | Mt Noorat Freighters Pace | 37.6m | $7,000 | Jason Ainsworth | Sr3 | - | $61.00 | 12 days ago | - | 1:56.2 (58.0, 29.6) | Keayang Renegade | Nosweetsforyou 6.9m | Ranger Rick NZ 18.2m |
| 4/12 | 15 Mar 2026 | Charltn | 2100m | - | NR 56 to 64. | Greg Norman Memorial Pace | 20.9m | $7,000 | Jason Ainsworth | Sr4 | - | $81.00 | 98 days ago | - | 1:54.5 (56.6, 27.8) | Fire Marshall | Spirit of Sahara 11.3m | Interpretation 2.1m |
| 7/11 | 7 Dec 2025 | Horsham | 1700m | - | NR 56 to 64. | Traction Ag Pace | 20.4m | $8,000 | Jason Ainsworth | Sr4 | - | $18.00 | 8 days ago | - | 1:55.5 (57.5, 28.4) | Browniesatmidnight | Steel the Moment 4.9m | Eastbro Chrissy 9.7m |
| 8/9 | 29 Nov 2025 | Melton | 2240m | - | NR 67 to 75. | Dynamic Print Group Pace | 14.6m | $15,000 | Jason Ainsworth | Fr5 | - | $14.00 | 21 days ago | - | 1:56.7 (55.4, 27.2) | Strapping Red | Jaccka Connor NZ 5.5m | Clear Left NZ 1.4m |
| 8/9 | 8 Nov 2025 | Melton | 1720m | - | NR 67 to 75. | Logical Staffing Solutions | 13.3m | $15,000 | Jason Ainsworth | Fr6 | - | $16.00 | 7 days ago | - | 1:53.9 (55.9, 27.9) | Ima Terminator | Day Two HFNK | Triple Rock Saint NZ 3.8m |
| 2/9 | 1 Nov 2025 | Melton | 1720m | - | NR up to 79. | Hyland Racing Colours Pace | SHFHD | $15,000 | Jason Ainsworth | Sr1 | - | $23.00 | 7 days ago | - | 1:52.4 (56.1, 29.0) | The Bride | Tallaras Shadow SHFHD | Norms Lady 2.9m |
| 7/9 | 25 Oct 2025 | Melton | 2240m | - | NR up to 90. | Benstud Standardbreds | 14.0m | $17,500 | Jason Ainsworth | Fr7 | - | $81.00 | 7 days ago | - | 1:55.8 (54.9, 27.4) | Uniquely Ideal | Scheming 6.4m | Pet Kitty HD |
| 8/8 | 18 Oct 2025 | Melton | 1720m | - | No NR. | Hertz Melton Ladyship Cup | 18.6m | $50,000 | Jason Ainsworth | Fr3 | - | $126.00 | 14 days ago | - | 1:53.2 (55.2, 27.1) | Surfingmakescents | Delightful Star NZ HFNK | The Answer 5.0m |
| 9/12 | 4 Oct 2025 | Melton | 1720m | - | NR 60 to 75. | Hall Of Fame Families Pace | 13.1m | $15,000 | Jason Ainsworth | Fr3 | - | $21.00 | 7 days ago | - | 1:53.5 (55.9, 27.9) | Silver Pistol | Dhaulagiri NZ 5.1m | Strapping Red 1.4m |
| 2/10 | 27 Sep 2025 | Melton | 2240m | - | NR up to 79. | Renown Silverware Mares | 12.7m | $15,000 | Jason Ainsworth | Sr3 | - | $14.00 | - | - | 1:55.0 (56.1, 28.2) | Soap and Bubbles | Tallaras Shadow 12.7m | Centofellie 6.3m |
Sire
Shadow Play USA
Dam
Gamehigh
Trained at
Great Western
Colours
White, Purple Yoke With White Diamonds, Purple Diamond & Sleeves, White Seams & Cuffs
Owners
N L (Natasha) Raven
| Driver (12 months) | Stats | Win % | Place % | Rank | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jason Ainsworth | 0-0-0-0 | 0% | 0% | - |
| Trainer (12 months) | Stats | Win % | Place % | Rank | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| J W Ainsworth | 0-0-0-0 | 0% | 0% | - |
Race comment
OVERVIEW: Smart youngster CARDIGAN DAN (2) steps out for his first run of the year here and looks to have found a suitable assignment to land victory. He chased home star stablemate Loucasso for second in a heat and final of the Breeders Crown as a two-year-old before being sent for a spell and tuned up with a nice trial in a slick last quarter at Melton on March 17. He should lead and take plenty of catching. If there is to be an upset, it looks most likely to come from FIRE MARSHALL (9). He’s flying for trainer Kyle Marshall, with a track record win at Charlton followed by a fast victory at Melton last time out. A winner outside those would surprise, with the other seven runners all capable of running into third or fourth.
Age
6 years old
Sex
Brown/Black - Gelding
Breeding
Art Major USA - Luvyacookie (Bettors Delight USA)
Best MR
1:56.0MS
Dist Best MR
1:57.5MS
Gear
Bit - Snaffle, Blinkers - Block, Boots - Knee, Boots - Shin/Tendon, Burr - Rein N/S, Crupper, Deafeners - Removable, Hopples - Flat, Shoes - Front, Shoes - Hind, Tail Tie, Tongue Tie - Visible, 58, Whip
Today's Stats
Track
34-2-4-10
Distance
15-0-2-3
Track & Distance
15-0-2-3
Last Season
20-2-5-5
This Season
8-0-1-2
Career
61-5-11-13
Prize Money
$68,820
Win Range
1690 - 2190
Last 10 Starts
6393234494
Last Run
7 days ago
Win S/Rate
Place S/Rate
| Total | Distance | Dist Range | Track | Trk & Dist | This Season | Last Season | 1st Up | 2nd Up | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stats | 61-5-11-13 | 15-0-2-3 | 27-1-4-5 | 34-2-4-10 | 15-0-2-3 | 8-0-1-2 | 20-2-5-5 | 0-0-0-0 | 0-0-0-0 | |
| Win % | 8% | 0% | 4% | 6% | 0% | 0% | 10% | 0% | 0% | |
| Place % | 48% | 33% | 37% | 47% | 33% | 38% | 60% | 0% | 0% | |
| Rank | 7 | 8 | 9 | 6 | 7 | 5 | 6 | - | - |
| Finish | Date | Track | Distance | Race No. | Cond. | Class | Margin | Prize won | Driver | BR | Handicap | SP | Last Run | Settle | Mile rate | Winner | 2nd | 3rd |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/11 | 28 Mar 2026 | Melton | 1720m | - | 0W/15.0K stake | Lamaros Hotel Pace | 11.1m | $15,000 | Jackie Barker | Fr2 | - | $14.00 | 7 days ago | - | 1:53.3 (55.5, 27.6) | Tara Victory NZ | Mighty Jolt HD | Royal Appointment 4.1m |
| 9/11 | 21 Mar 2026 | Melton | 2240m | - | 0W/15.0K stake | Hip Pocket Castlemaine Nmw | 41.2m | $15,000 | Jackie Barker | Sr2 | - | $11.00 | 14 days ago | - | 1:55.0 (57.1, 28.6) | Fire Marshall | Sea Fury NZ 1.6m | Written in Silk 11.6m |
| 4/11 | 7 Mar 2026 | Melton | 2240m | - | 0W/15.0K stake | International Womens Day | 4.7m | $15,000 | Jackie Barker | Sr1 | - | $10.00 | 14 days ago | - | 1:56.4 (55.5, 27.3) | Followtheace | Vincenzo 3.0m | Big Sledge Hammer 1.4m |
| 4/12 | 21 Feb 2026 | Melton | 1720m | - | 0W/15.0K stake | Logical Staffing Solutions | 4.1m | $15,000 | Jackie Barker | Sr2 | - | $9.00 | 14 days ago | - | 1:55.0 (56.2, 27.6) | Rolinginthedeep | Hoorah Philtra 1.9m | Neatntidy HD |
| 3/12 | 7 Feb 2026 | Kilmore | 1690m | - | 0W/15.0K stake | C&m Build Group Pace | 4.3m | $15,000 | Jackie Barker | Sr2 | - | $4.40 | 7 days ago | - | 1:56.8 (55.9, 27.8) | Montana Pride | Celestial Zodiac 4.1m | Luva Scrap HFHD |
| 2/8 | 31 Jan 2026 | Cranbrn | 1609m | - | 0W/15.0K stake | Aidan Graham Memorial Pace | 3.9m | $15,000 | Jackie Barker | Fr6 | - | $9.50 | 8 days ago | - | 1:56.2 (56.0, 28.5) | My Little Bo | Luva Scrap 3.9m | Montana Pride 1.2m |
| 3/11 | 23 Jan 2026 | Melton | 2240m | - | 1W/15.0K stake | Benstud Standardbreds Pace | 12.8m | $15,000 | Jackie Barker | Fr6 | - | $5.50 | 12 days ago | - | 1:56.3 (55.7, 27.4) | Browniesatmidnight | Timbimboo NZ 3.5m | Luva Scrap 9.3m |
| 9/10 | 11 Jan 2026 | Hamiltn | 2660m | - | NR up to 105. | Hamilton Pacing Cup | 27.2m | $15,000 | Jordan Leedham | Fr1 | - | $51.00 | 15 days ago | - | 1:55.6 (54.4, 27.2) | Forty Love | Dee Roe 1.9m | Jilliby Nitro 16.1m |
| 3/11 | 27 Dec 2025 | Melton | 2240m | - | NR 70 to 79. | Gordon Rothacker Final | 10.5m | $20,000 | James Herbertson | Sr2 | - | $6.50 | 7 days ago | - | 1:54.3 (55.2, 26.8) | Triple Rock Saint NZ | Hes No Romeo NZ 3.0m | Luva Scrap 7.4m |
| 6/9 | 20 Dec 2025 | Melton | 2240m | - | NR 70 to 79. | Gordon Rothacker Heats | 9.9m | $12,000 | Jackie Barker | Fr1 | - | $6.00 | - | - | 1:56.5 (57.0, 28.0) | Hes No Romeo NZ | Browniesatmidnight 4.7m | Jaccka Connor NZ 1.4m |
Sire
Art Major USA
Dam
Luvyacookie
Trained at
Elliminyt
Colours
White With Light Blue, Orange & Dark Blue Horse Head Silhouette, Blue & Gold Hooped Sleeves
Owners
J A Brimacombe, D Brimacombe
| Driver (12 months) | Stats | Win % | Place % | Rank | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jackie Barker | 0-0-0-0 | 0% | 0% | - |
| Trainer (12 months) | Stats | Win % | Place % | Rank | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| J A Brimacombe | 0-0-0-0 | 0% | 0% | - |
D: Jordan Leedham (a(C))
T: A A Herbertson
Race comment
OVERVIEW: Smart youngster CARDIGAN DAN (2) steps out for his first run of the year here and looks to have found a suitable assignment to land victory. He chased home star stablemate Loucasso for second in a heat and final of the Breeders Crown as a two-year-old before being sent for a spell and tuned up with a nice trial in a slick last quarter at Melton on March 17. He should lead and take plenty of catching. If there is to be an upset, it looks most likely to come from FIRE MARSHALL (9). He’s flying for trainer Kyle Marshall, with a track record win at Charlton followed by a fast victory at Melton last time out. A winner outside those would surprise, with the other seven runners all capable of running into third or fourth.
Age
8 years old
Sex
Bay/Brown - Gelding
Breeding
Bettors Delight USA - Courageous Annie NZ (Courage Under Fire NZ)
Best MR
1:56.5MS
Dist Best MR
1:57.5MS
Gear
Bit - Snaffle, Boots - Knee, Boots - Shin/Tendon, Burr - Bit N/S, Crupper, Deafeners - Removable, Headcheck - None, Hopples - Flat, Shoes - Front, Shoes - Hind, Tongue Tie - Visible, Whip, Blinkers - Sliding Dolly Vardens, Spreader - One Legged N/S, ...
Today's Stats
Track
19-2-3-4
Distance
14-5-1-1
Track & Distance
8-2-0-1
Last Season
29-4-8-6
This Season
9-2-0-3
Career
130-17-26-17
Prize Money
$119,285
Win Range
1609 - 2240
Last 10 Starts
2143193639
Last Run
7 days ago
Win S/Rate
Place S/Rate
| Total | Distance | Dist Range | Track | Trk & Dist | This Season | Last Season | 1st Up | 2nd Up | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stats | 130-17-26-17 | 14-5-1-1 | 62-9-13-6 | 19-2-3-4 | 8-2-0-1 | 9-2-0-3 | 29-4-8-6 | 0-0-0-0 | 0-0-0-0 | |
| Win % | 13% | 36% | 15% | 11% | 25% | 22% | 14% | 0% | 0% | |
| Place % | 46% | 50% | 45% | 47% | 38% | 56% | 62% | 0% | 0% | |
| Rank | 4 | 2 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 3 | - | - |
| Finish | Date | Track | Distance | Race No. | Cond. | Class | Margin | Prize won | Driver | BR | Handicap | SP | Last Run | Settle | Mile rate | Winner | 2nd | 3rd |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9/11 | 28 Mar 2026 | Melton | 2240m | - | NR 62 to 71. | All States Building Group | 12.6m | $15,000 | James Herbertson | Fr5 | - | $14.00 | 7 days ago | - | 1:56.6 (57.1, 28.8) | Alwaysbealady | Ten Da Touch NZ 1.7m | Triple Rock Saint NZ HD |
| 3/10 | 21 Mar 2026 | Melton | 1720m | - | NR 60 to 69. | Prydes Easifeed Pace | 3.3m | $10,000 | James Herbertson | Sr2 | - | $11.00 | 7 days ago | - | 1:54.9 (57.0, 27.9) | Hittheroadjack NZ | Delightful Charm 2.6m | Montana Pride HFNK |
| 6/8 | 14 Mar 2026 | Melton | 2240m | - | NR 60 to 69. | Nutrien Equine Pace | 8.4m | $10,000 | Ellen Tormey | Fr5 | - | $9.50 | 7 days ago | - | 1:58.0 (56.3, 28.4) | Good Tobe Locksley | Galaxy Lass HFHD | Clymenus NZ NK |
| 3/9 | 7 Mar 2026 | Melton | 2240m | - | NR 58 to 66. | Prydes Easifeed Pace | 1.7m | $10,000 | James Herbertson | Sr1 | - | $8.00 | 14 days ago | - | 1:58.4 (56.9, 28.1) | Wild Card NZ | Wild Bull NZ 1.3m | Montana Pride HD |
| 9/12 | 21 Feb 2026 | Melton | 2240m | - | NR 64 to 74. | Lamaros Hotel Pace | 15.1m | $15,000 | Luke Dunne | Sr3 | - | $81.00 | 14 days ago | - | 1:56.0 (56.6, 28.8) | Triple Rock Saint NZ | Jaccka Connor NZ HFHD | New Yorker 1.9m |
| 1/12 | 7 Feb 2026 | Kilmore | 1690m | - | 0W/15.0K stake | C&m Build Group Pace | - | $15,000 | James Herbertson | Fr5 | - | $3.60 | 7 days ago | - | 1:56.8 (55.9, 27.8) | Montana Pride | Celestial Zodiac 4.1m | Luva Scrap HFHD |
| 3/8 | 31 Jan 2026 | Cranbrn | 1609m | - | 0W/15.0K stake | Aidan Graham Memorial Pace | 5.1m | $15,000 | James Herbertson | Fr1 | - | $2.70 | 8 days ago | - | 1:56.2 (56.0, 28.5) | My Little Bo | Luva Scrap 3.9m | Montana Pride 1.2m |
| 4/10 | 23 Jan 2026 | Melton | 2240m | - | NR 55 to 62. | Australian Pacing Gold | 5.3m | $7,000 | Ewa Justice | Sr3 | - | $18.00 | 7 days ago | - | 1:56.6 (56.9, 28.0) | Momentum Shift | I of the Hurrikane 1.8m | Lambro Mach 1.6m |
| 1/10 | 16 Jan 2026 | Geelong | 1609m | - | NR 56 to 64. | Happy Birthday Kevin Hoy | - | $7,000 | James Herbertson | Fr1 | - | $4.60 | 18 days ago | - | 1:56.5 (55.8, 27.6) | Montana Pride | My Little Bo 2.3m | Can Be a Ruebe NZ HFHD |
| 2/12 | 29 Dec 2025 | Charltn | 1609m | - | NR 53 to 58. | Community Bank Charlton | SHFHD | $6,000 | Ewa Justice | Sr1 | - | $16.00 | - | - | 1:55.2 (58.1, 29.6) | Wicked Mitzi | Montana Pride HFHD | Celestial Zodiac HD |
Sire
Bettors Delight USA
Dam
Courageous Annie NZ
Trained at
Lexton
Colours
Yellow, Green & White Stripes, Yellow Yoke & Green Stars
Owners
K L (Karen) Burrows
| Driver (12 months) | Stats | Win % | Place % | Rank | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jordan Leedham | 0-0-0-0 | 0% | 0% | - |
| Trainer (12 months) | Stats | Win % | Place % | Rank | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| A A Herbertson | 0-0-0-0 | 0% | 0% | - |
Race comment
OVERVIEW: Smart youngster CARDIGAN DAN (2) steps out for his first run of the year here and looks to have found a suitable assignment to land victory. He chased home star stablemate Loucasso for second in a heat and final of the Breeders Crown as a two-year-old before being sent for a spell and tuned up with a nice trial in a slick last quarter at Melton on March 17. He should lead and take plenty of catching. If there is to be an upset, it looks most likely to come from FIRE MARSHALL (9). He’s flying for trainer Kyle Marshall, with a track record win at Charlton followed by a fast victory at Melton last time out. A winner outside those would surprise, with the other seven runners all capable of running into third or fourth.
Age
5 years old
Sex
Bay - Mare
Breeding
Art Major USA - On Her Game (Gotta Go Cullect NZ)
Best MR
1:54.8MS
Dist Best MR
2:01.1MS
Gear
Anti Choking Device, Bit - Snaffle, Boots - Knee, Boots - Shin/Tendon, Burr - Pole N/S, Crupper, Deafeners - Removable, Headcheck - None, Hopples - Flat, Hopples - Length 60, Hopple Shorteners - Cord - Pin, Shoes - Front, Shoes - Hind, Tail Tie, Tong ...
Today's Stats
Track
1-0-0-0
Distance
1-0-0-0
Track & Distance
0-0-0-0
Last Season
12-1-2-0
This Season
7-4-1-1
Career
27-6-3-1
Prize Money
$57,045
Win Range
1680 - 2100
Last 10 Starts
4421211431
Last Run
12 days ago
Win S/Rate
Place S/Rate
| Total | Distance | Dist Range | Track | Trk & Dist | This Season | Last Season | 1st Up | 2nd Up | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stats | 27-6-3-1 | 1-0-0-0 | 9-1-0-1 | 1-0-0-0 | 0-0-0-0 | 7-4-1-1 | 12-1-2-0 | 0-0-0-0 | 0-0-0-0 | |
| Win % | 22% | 0% | 11% | 0% | 0% | 57% | 8% | 0% | 0% | |
| Place % | 37% | 0% | 22% | 0% | 0% | 86% | 25% | 0% | 0% | |
| Rank | 3 | - | 8 | - | - | 2 | 8 | - | - |
| Finish | Date | Track | Distance | Race No. | Cond. | Class | Margin | Prize won | Driver | BR | Handicap | SP | Last Run | Settle | Mile rate | Winner | 2nd | 3rd |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/8 | 23 Mar 2026 | Ararat | 1790m | - | NR 56 to 62. | Ararat Rsl Pace | - | $6,000 | Ryan Backhouse | Sr1 | - | $23.00 | 13 days ago | - | 1:56.9 (56.8, 28.5) | The Naked Art | Maninky Moonshine HD | Torque Power 2.4m |
| 3/8 | 10 Mar 2026 | Mildura | 2190m | - | NR 57 to 66. | Pace | 18.3m | $7,000 | Ryan Backhouse | Fr3 | - | $2.50 | 20 days ago | - | 1:58.3 (59.0, 29.7) | Good Boots Bindi | Modern Ginger HFHD | The Naked Art 18.1m |
| 4/8 | 18 Feb 2026 | Mildura | 2190m | - | NR 56 to 64. | Mcdonalds Irymple Pace | 13.8m | $7,000 | Ryan Backhouse | Sr1 | - | $16.00 | 14 days ago | - | 1:59.8 (56.8, 28.8) | Lilstrepo | Carlisle Cruiser 7.3m | Caulonia Terror 1.5m |
| 1/7 | 4 Feb 2026 | Mildura | 1790m | - | NR 52 to 56. | Andrew Vozlic Pace | - | $6,000 | Aaron Dunn | Fr2 | - | $1.28 | 9 days ago | - | 1:56.6 (57.7, 29.7) | The Naked Art | Hooklineandsinker 9.1m | Thebucksonyou 2.7m |
| 1/10 | 26 Jan 2026 | Terang | 1680m | - | NR 50 to 55. | Lee Contracting Pace | - | $6,000 | Ryan Backhouse | Fr3 | - | $1.90 | 7 days ago | - | 1:56.8 (57.4, 28.6) | The Naked Art | Happenstbabeachboy 3.2m | Ocean Avenue HFNK |
| 2/7 | 19 Jan 2026 | Charltn | 1609m | - | NR 49 to 54. | Community Bank Charlton | 1.6m | $6,000 | Ryan Backhouse | Fr2 | - | $2.30 | 6 days ago | - | 1:53.5 (57.2, 28.7) | Calf Pen NZ | The Naked Art 1.6m | Archie Moth 1.3m |
| 1/10 | 13 Jan 2026 | Swanhil | 1750m | - | NR up to 50. | Vale Barbara Kiel Vicbred | - | $6,000 | Ryan Backhouse | Fr4 | - | $2.10 | 14 days ago | - | 1:54.8 (56.6, 27.4) | The Naked Art | Betathanaboughtone 5.3m | Im Butter Blue 5.4m |
| 2/7 | 30 Dec 2025 | Mildura | 1790m | - | NR 50 to 55. | Club Merbein Pace | HD | $6,000 | Aaron Dunn | Fr2 | - | $4.00 | 13 days ago | - | 1:56.7 (57.7, 29.1) | Midnight Pirate | The Naked Art HD | Escobar NZ 16.1m |
| 4/10 | 17 Dec 2025 | Bendigo | 1650m | - | 2-4 WINS | Smartloans Bendigo Pace | 7.3m | $6,000 | Aaron Dunn | Fr2 | - | $12.00 | 10 days ago | - | 1:53.2 (55.7, 27.9) | Katunga Express | Anakin 4.6m | Therockgod 2.4m |
| 4/12 | 7 Dec 2025 | Horsham | 1700m | - | NR up to 49. | Samios Plumbing Supplies | 16.7m | $7,000 | Aaron Dunn | Sr5 | - | $10.00 | - | - | 1:55.5 (58.0, 29.1) | Swiss Lightning | Elite Molly 13.5m | Caruso Star 2.5m |
Sire
Art Major USA
Dam
On Her Game
Trained at
Haven
Colours
Orange, Dark Blue Band
Owners
R J Carberry, A B Brooksby, B Brooksby
| Driver (12 months) | Stats | Win % | Place % | Rank | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ryan Backhouse | 0-0-0-0 | 0% | 0% | - |
| Trainer (12 months) | Stats | Win % | Place % | Rank | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| J B Lane | 0-0-0-0 | 0% | 0% | - |
Race comment
OVERVIEW: Smart youngster CARDIGAN DAN (2) steps out for his first run of the year here and looks to have found a suitable assignment to land victory. He chased home star stablemate Loucasso for second in a heat and final of the Breeders Crown as a two-year-old before being sent for a spell and tuned up with a nice trial in a slick last quarter at Melton on March 17. He should lead and take plenty of catching. If there is to be an upset, it looks most likely to come from FIRE MARSHALL (9). He’s flying for trainer Kyle Marshall, with a track record win at Charlton followed by a fast victory at Melton last time out. A winner outside those would surprise, with the other seven runners all capable of running into third or fourth.
Age
10 years old
Sex
Bay - Gelding
Breeding
American Ideal USA - Cathy's Flybye (NZ) (Caprock USA)
Best MR
1:56.4MS
Dist Best MR
1:56.4MS
Gear
Bit - Snaffle, Boots - Knee, Boots - Shin/Tendon, Burr - Pole N/S, Crupper, Hopples - Flat, Hopples - Length 59, Lugging Pole N/S, Rogues Hood, Shoes - Front, Shoes - Hind, Tail Tie, Tongue Tie - Visible, Spreaders - Go Straights, Whip, Reins - Conve ...
Today's Stats
Track
6-1-0-1
Distance
2-1-0-0
Track & Distance
2-1-0-0
Last Season
18-2-1-1
This Season
3-2-0-0
Career
79-12-9-5
Prize Money
$100,247
Win Range
1609 - 2700
Last 10 Starts
401143x114
Last Run
14 days ago
Win S/Rate
Place S/Rate
| Total | Distance | Dist Range | Track | Trk & Dist | This Season | Last Season | 1st Up | 2nd Up | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stats | 79-12-9-5 | 2-1-0-0 | 42-9-3-1 | 6-1-0-1 | 2-1-0-0 | 3-2-0-0 | 18-2-1-1 | 0-0-0-0 | 0-0-0-0 | |
| Win % | 15% | 50% | 21% | 17% | 50% | 67% | 11% | 0% | 0% | |
| Place % | 33% | 50% | 31% | 33% | 50% | 67% | 22% | 0% | 0% | |
| Rank | 6 | 1 | 4 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 7 | - | - |
| Finish | Date | Track | Distance | Race No. | Cond. | Class | Margin | Prize won | Driver | BR | Handicap | SP | Last Run | Settle | Mile rate | Winner | 2nd | 3rd |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/11 | 21 Mar 2026 | Melton | 2240m | - | 0W/15.0K stake | Hip Pocket Castlemaine Nmw | 14.1m | $15,000 | Michael Bellman | Fr1 | - | $12.00 | 14 days ago | - | 1:55.0 (57.1, 28.6) | Fire Marshall | Sea Fury NZ 1.6m | Written in Silk 11.6m |
| 1/9 | 7 Mar 2026 | Melton | 2240m | - | NR 58 to 66. | Prydes Easifeed Pace | - | $10,000 | Michael Bellman | Fr5 | - | $13.00 | 13 days ago | - | 1:58.4 (56.9, 28.1) | Wild Card NZ | Wild Bull NZ 1.3m | Montana Pride HD |
| 1/10 | 22 Feb 2026 | Cranbrn | 2080m | - | NR 54 to 59. | Worlds Best Hoof Oil Pace | - | $6,000 | Michael Bellman | Fr1 | - | $16.00 | 106 days ago | - | 1:56.4 (57.1, 29.2) | Wild Card NZ | Starzzz Destiny 2.5m | Auckland Red 4.7m |
| 3/10 | 8 Nov 2025 | Melton | 1720m | - | NR up to 57. | Garrards Horse & Hound | 4.6m | $8,000 | Chris Alford | Fr5 | - | $7.50 | 27 days ago | - | 1:54.9 (58.0, 29.3) | Keayang Santiago | Netra NZ 4.4m | Wild Card NZ HFHD |
| 4/6 | 12 Oct 2025 | Cranbrn | 1609m | - | NR 54 to 59. | Mark Gurry & Associates | 15.1m | $8,000 | Anthony Butt | Fr1 | - | $15.00 | 7 days ago | - | 1:56.1 (56.7, 28.6) | Strapping Red | Fearless Writer 5.0m | Ferrigno 4.5m |
| 1/9 | 5 Oct 2025 | Cranbrn | 1609m | - | NR 49 to 54. | Decron Horse Care Pace | - | $7,000 | Anthony Butt | Sr2 | - | $23.00 | 7 days ago | - | 1:57.2 (58.6, 28.9) | Wild Card NZ | Harley Lane HFHD | Denver Man HFHD |
| 1/8 | 28 Sep 2025 | Cranbrn | 2080m | - | NR 43 to 48. | Cranbourne Fencing Pace | - | $4,500 | Anthony Butt | Fr4 | - | $9.50 | 7 days ago | - | 1:59.0 (58.1, 29.7) | Wild Card NZ | Oceanique 6.6m | Tophut Johny 1.3m |
| 10/11 | 21 Sep 2025 | Cranbrn | 2080m | - | NR up to 49. | Worlds Best Hoof Oil Final | 28.7m | $6,000 | Anthony Butt | Sr5 | - | $26.00 | 14 days ago | - | 1:59.1 (57.4, 29.4) | Inexorable | Written in Silk 8.8m | Oceanique 1.2m |
| 4/8 | 7 Sep 2025 | Cranbrn | 2080m | - | NR up to 49. | Kruzey Tips Pace | 6.5m | $4,000 | Tristan Larsen | Sr1 | - | $18.00 | 7 days ago | - | 2:01.4 (58.6, 29.9) | Precious Belle NZ | Inexorable 2.1m | Excelente 1.7m |
| 7/7 | 31 Aug 2025 | Cranbrn | 2080m | - | NR 50 to 56. | Kruzey Tips Pace | 21.8m | $6,000 | Tristan Larsen | Fr2 | - | $41.00 | - | - | 1:57.9 (56.3, 28.5) | Davolas Legacy NZ | Busload of Faith NZ HFNK | Zoom Zoom Boom 2.6m |
Sire
American Ideal USA
Dam
Cathy's Flybye (NZ)
Trained at
Cranbourne
Colours
Royal Blue, White C, Collar & Cuffs
Owners
B A (Brian) Cain
| Driver (12 months) | Stats | Win % | Place % | Rank | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Michael Bellman | 0-0-0-0 | 0% | 0% | - |
| Trainer (12 months) | Stats | Win % | Place % | Rank | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| S Gangell | 0-0-0-0 | 0% | 0% | - |
Race comment
OVERVIEW: Smart youngster CARDIGAN DAN (2) steps out for his first run of the year here and looks to have found a suitable assignment to land victory. He chased home star stablemate Loucasso for second in a heat and final of the Breeders Crown as a two-year-old before being sent for a spell and tuned up with a nice trial in a slick last quarter at Melton on March 17. He should lead and take plenty of catching. If there is to be an upset, it looks most likely to come from FIRE MARSHALL (9). He’s flying for trainer Kyle Marshall, with a track record win at Charlton followed by a fast victory at Melton last time out. A winner outside those would surprise, with the other seven runners all capable of running into third or fourth.
Age
8 years old
Sex
Brown - Mare
Breeding
Union Guy USA - Alberts Belle (Albert Albert USA)
Best MR
1:54.4MS
Dist Best MR
1:57.2MS
Gear
Bit - Headcheck, Bit - Snaffle, Boots - Knee, Boots - Shin/Tendon, Burr - Rein N/S, Crupper, Deafeners - Removable, Headcheck - Fixed, Hopples - Round, Hopples - Length 57, Nose Band - Figure 8, Shoes - Front, Shoes - Hind, Tail Tie, Tongue Tie - Visible
Today's Stats
Track
45-3-7-3
Distance
25-0-7-2
Track & Distance
25-0-7-2
Last Season
37-7-1-7
This Season
13-0-1-1
Career
208-20-24-31
Prize Money
$206,675
Win Range
1609 - 2200
Last 10 Starts
2004555873
Last Run
6 days ago
Win S/Rate
Place S/Rate
| Total | Distance | Dist Range | Track | Trk & Dist | This Season | Last Season | 1st Up | 2nd Up | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stats | 208-20-24-31 | 25-0-7-2 | 108-7-14-21 | 45-3-7-3 | 25-0-7-2 | 13-0-1-1 | 37-7-1-7 | 0-0-0-0 | 0-0-0-0 | |
| Win % | 10% | 0% | 6% | 7% | 0% | 0% | 19% | 0% | 0% | |
| Place % | 36% | 36% | 39% | 29% | 36% | 15% | 41% | 0% | 0% | |
| Rank | 9 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 6 | 6 | 5 | - | - |
| Finish | Date | Track | Distance | Race No. | Cond. | Class | Margin | Prize won | Driver | BR | Handicap | SP | Last Run | Settle | Mile rate | Winner | 2nd | 3rd |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/8 | 29 Mar 2026 | Cranbrn | 2080m | - | NR 53 to 58. | Worlds Best Hoof Oil Pace | 5.0m | $7,000 | James Herbertson | Sr1 | - | $9.00 | 10 days ago | - | 1:59.0 (56.7, 28.6) | Pistol Pearce | Mikispur HFNK | Ruby Wingate 4.4m |
| 7/8 | 19 Mar 2026 | Balarat | 2200m | - | NR 58 to 67. | Woodlands Stud Pace | 23.3m | $7,000 | Jordan Leedham | Fr1 | - | $51.00 | 5 days ago | - | 1:58.8 (56.4, 27.5) | Heatseeker | Lambro Mach 7.6m | Where is Woody 6.0m |
| 8/8 | 14 Mar 2026 | Melton | 2240m | - | NR up to 80. | Irt Ian Daff Memorial Pace | 11.4m | $15,000 | Jack Laugher | Fr4 | - | $34.00 | 6 days ago | - | 1:57.5 (57.3, 28.9) | Le Belle Bijoux | Delightful Charm 1.3m | Jazzy Melea NK |
| 5/10 | 8 Mar 2026 | Shepptn | 2190m | - | NR up to 65. | Wangaratta Pacing Cup | 15.3m | $12,000 | Jack Laugher | Sr3 | - | $31.00 | 5 days ago | - | 1:55.9 (58.6, 30.4) | Sea Fury NZ | With in Reason HD | Fire Marshall 8.0m |
| 5/7 | 3 Mar 2026 | Shepptn | 2190m | - | NR 56 to 64. | Kevin Hicks Pace | 5.6m | $7,000 | James Herbertson | Fr5 | - | $8.50 | 9 days ago | - | 2:00.1 (57.4, 29.6) | Intrusion | Starzzz Destiny HD | Good Tobe Locksley NK |
| 5/10 | 22 Feb 2026 | Cranbrn | 2080m | - | NR 54 to 59. | Worlds Best Hoof Oil Pace | 14.2m | $6,000 | Alex Ashwood | Sr3 | - | $3.50 | 9 days ago | - | 1:56.4 (57.1, 29.2) | Wild Card NZ | Starzzz Destiny 2.5m | Auckland Red 4.7m |
| 4/7 | 13 Feb 2026 | Terang | 2180m | - | NR 56 to 64. | Terang Self-Storage Pace | 8.3m | $7,000 | James Herbertson | Fr5 | - | $12.00 | 8 days ago | - | 1:59.5 (56.6, 27.3) | Keayang Wasabi | Eastbro Chrissy 2.1m | The Devils Flame 5.6m |
| 11/12 | 5 Feb 2026 | Balarat | 2200m | - | NR 56 to 64. | Harwood Grains Pace | 26.6m | $7,000 | Michael Bellman | Fr5 | - | $15.00 | 7 days ago | - | 1:56.8 (56.7, 28.4) | Hittheroadjack NZ | Torque Power 3.8m | The Steel Dragon 2.9m |
| 10/10 | 29 Jan 2026 | Balarat | 1710m | - | NR 56 to 64. | Harwood Grains Pace | 25.3m | $7,000 | Michael Bellman | Fr7 | - | $21.00 | 6 days ago | - | 1:54.2 (56.6, 28.3) | Crusader Miss | Wild Bull NZ 4.3m | Galaxy Lass 1.9m |
| 2/8 | 23 Jan 2026 | Melton | 2240m | - | NR up to 65. | Irt Mares Pace | HFNK | $7,000 | James Herbertson | Sr1 | - | $10.00 | - | - | 1:56.5 (56.7, 28.1) | Bringsusjoy | Ruby Wingate HFNK | Scheming NK |
Sire
Union Guy USA
Dam
Alberts Belle
Trained at
Allendale
Colours
Red, White Scorpion, White Sleeves, Red Armbands
Owners
A A (Adam) Stephens
| Driver (12 months) | Stats | Win % | Place % | Rank | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jack Laugher | 0-0-0-0 | 0% | 0% | - |
| Trainer (12 months) | Stats | Win % | Place % | Rank | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| A A Stephens | 0-0-0-0 | 0% | 0% | - |
D: James Herbertson
T: K J Marshall
Race comment
OVERVIEW: Smart youngster CARDIGAN DAN (2) steps out for his first run of the year here and looks to have found a suitable assignment to land victory. He chased home star stablemate Loucasso for second in a heat and final of the Breeders Crown as a two-year-old before being sent for a spell and tuned up with a nice trial in a slick last quarter at Melton on March 17. He should lead and take plenty of catching. If there is to be an upset, it looks most likely to come from FIRE MARSHALL (9). He’s flying for trainer Kyle Marshall, with a track record win at Charlton followed by a fast victory at Melton last time out. A winner outside those would surprise, with the other seven runners all capable of running into third or fourth.
Age
4 years old
Sex
Bay - Horse
Breeding
American Ideal USA - My Double Dream NZ (Dream Away USA)
Best MR
1:54.5MS
Dist Best MR
1:54.5MS
Gear
Bit - Extension, Boots - Shin/Tendon, Gaiting Strap N/S, Headcheck - None, Hopples - Round, Hopples - Length 58, Shoes - Front, Shoes - Hind, Whip, Blinkers - Cant See Bak
Today's Stats
Track
8-2-0-0
Distance
5-1-0-0
Track & Distance
5-1-0-0
Last Season
7-2-0-1
This Season
6-2-0-2
Career
17-5-1-3
Prize Money
$42,210
Win Range
1650 - 2240
Last 10 Starts
460x636311
Last Run
14 days ago
Win S/Rate
Place S/Rate
| Total | Distance | Dist Range | Track | Trk & Dist | This Season | Last Season | 1st Up | 2nd Up | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stats | 17-5-1-3 | 5-1-0-0 | 9-3-0-2 | 8-2-0-0 | 5-1-0-0 | 6-2-0-2 | 7-2-0-1 | 0-0-0-0 | 0-0-0-0 | |
| Win % | 29% | 20% | 33% | 25% | 20% | 33% | 29% | 0% | 0% | |
| Place % | 53% | 20% | 56% | 25% | 20% | 67% | 43% | 0% | 0% | |
| Rank | 2 | 4 | 1 | 2 | 4 | 3 | 2 | - | - |
| Finish | Date | Track | Distance | Race No. | Cond. | Class | Margin | Prize won | Driver | BR | Handicap | SP | Last Run | Settle | Mile rate | Winner | 2nd | 3rd |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/11 | 21 Mar 2026 | Melton | 2240m | - | 0W/15.0K stake | Hip Pocket Castlemaine Nmw | - | $15,000 | James Herbertson | Fr4 | - | $1.45 | 6 days ago | - | 1:55.0 (57.1, 28.6) | Fire Marshall | Sea Fury NZ 1.6m | Written in Silk 11.6m |
| 1/12 | 15 Mar 2026 | Charltn | 2100m | - | NR 56 to 64. | Greg Norman Memorial Pace | - | $7,000 | James Herbertson | Fr2 | - | $1.35 | 7 days ago | - | 1:54.5 (56.6, 27.8) | Fire Marshall | Spirit of Sahara 11.3m | Interpretation 2.1m |
| 3/10 | 8 Mar 2026 | Shepptn | 2190m | - | NR up to 65. | Wangaratta Pacing Cup | 8.5m | $12,000 | Kyle Marshall | Fr6 | - | $5.50 | 17 days ago | - | 1:55.9 (58.6, 30.4) | Sea Fury NZ | With in Reason HD | Fire Marshall 8.0m |
| 6/10 | 19 Feb 2026 | Balarat | 1710m | - | NR 56 to 64. | Flying Horse Pace | 11.1m | $7,000 | Kyle Marshall | Fr5 | - | $3.90 | 11 days ago | - | 1:53.4 (57.1, 28.6) | Tara Victory NZ | The Steel Dragon NK | Wild Bull NZ 1.0m |
| 3/7 | 8 Feb 2026 | Cranbrn | 1609m | - | NR 53 to 58. | Cranbourne Fencing Vicbred | 1.4m | $6,000 | Kyle Marshall | Fr6 | - | $2.60 | 16 days ago | - | 1:54.6 (56.2, 28.5) | Rolinginthedeep | Maas Betting Again NK | Fire Marshall HD |
| 6/10 | 23 Jan 2026 | Melton | 2240m | - | NR 55 to 62. | Australian Pacing Gold | 8.8m | $7,000 | Kyle Marshall | Fr5 | - | $2.25 | 62 days ago | - | 1:56.6 (56.9, 28.0) | Momentum Shift | I of the Hurrikane 1.8m | Lambro Mach 1.6m |
| 10/12 | 22 Nov 2025 | Melton | 2240m | - | No NR. | Apg Vicbred Super Series | 11.8m | $100,000 | Kyle Marshall | Fr3 | - | $151.00 | 7 days ago | - | 1:52.8 (56.3, 28.4) | Its Confidential | Forty Love SHFHD | Coastal Drive NK |
| 6/12 | 15 Nov 2025 | Melton | 2240m | - | No NR. | Apg Vicbred Super Series | 10.5m | $15,000 | Kyle Marshall | Sr2 | - | $101.00 | 8 days ago | - | 1:54.8 (55.2, 27.2) | New Shuffle | Its Confidential 1.5m | Forty Love 1.4m |
| 4/10 | 7 Nov 2025 | Melton | 2240m | - | No NR. | Apg Vicbred Super Series | 11.9m | $10,000 | Kyle Marshall | Fr3 | - | $34.00 | 8 days ago | - | 1:56.9 (55.1, 27.1) | Calexico | Its Confidential 3.4m | Pick Up Elvis 1.2m |
| 3/7 | 30 Oct 2025 | Balarat | 2200m | - | NR 54 to 62. | Easy Waste Pace | 2.2m | $7,000 | Kyle Marshall | Fr4 | - | $3.60 | - | - | 1:56.9 (57.9, 28.0) | Eyeneedthat | Rosberg NZ 2.0m | Fire Marshall HFHD |
Sire
American Ideal USA
Dam
My Double Dream NZ
Trained at
Mount Wallace
Colours
Red, Navy Blue Yoke With Yellow Horseshoes, Navy Blue Braces, Red Sleeves
Owners
K J Marshall, B L James, J T Wilkinson, S J Salter
| Driver (12 months) | Stats | Win % | Place % | Rank | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| James Herbertson | 0-0-0-0 | 0% | 0% | - |
| Trainer (12 months) | Stats | Win % | Place % | Rank | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| K J Marshall | 0-0-0-0 | 0% | 0% | - |
Race comment
OVERVIEW: Smart youngster CARDIGAN DAN (2) steps out for his first run of the year here and looks to have found a suitable assignment to land victory. He chased home star stablemate Loucasso for second in a heat and final of the Breeders Crown as a two-year-old before being sent for a spell and tuned up with a nice trial in a slick last quarter at Melton on March 17. He should lead and take plenty of catching. If there is to be an upset, it looks most likely to come from FIRE MARSHALL (9). He’s flying for trainer Kyle Marshall, with a track record win at Charlton followed by a fast victory at Melton last time out. A winner outside those would surprise, with the other seven runners all capable of running into third or fourth.