Melton (VIC)
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8
R8
17h15m
Nutrien Equine Sales 12/4/2026 Pace
2240m | Mobile Start | Pacers | 9:38pm
TRACK INFORMATION
Max 7 across front
Sprint lane
RACE CONDITIONS
NR 70 to 79. PBD/L5$
RESTRICTIONS
No age restrictions
No sex restrictions
PRIZE MONEY
$10,000
 
 
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R8
4 - THESTATESMAN
  • 4 Thestatesman (FR4)
  • D: Josh Duggan
  • T: A M Alford
  • 9-1-7-8-9-8-2-0-x-3
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RACE COMMENT
OVERVIEW: Good race to close the card where I think THESTATESMAN (4) can run well second-up from a break. On resumption last weekend, he hit the line hard from three back the pegs in an encouraging effort and I fancy Josh Duggan might look for the top here. His last win was in the same grade of race as this when he led, dictated and bolted in back in September. The key danger is ZENARIO (9), who is a very talented type from the McNaulty stable. He produced a cracker for fourth in the hot Vicbred Super Series final before an unlucky run in the Southern Cross Series decider at Globe Derby before a break. KOMODO (7) claimed a deserved victory last time at Melton after a string of good efforts, while opportunist KOSIMO (1) gets a nice draw and will be hitting the line late. Noting a small ownership share in TIMBIMBOO (8), but he looks up against it here. BACK: THESTATESMAN (4) – 1 unit (each-way) 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 The odds quoted on the fields page are a Goodform computer generated price based on a range of key form factors and are not necessarily the odds that may be offered by a licenced bookmaker.
TODAY'S STATISTICS
22-3-2-1
TRACK
10-2-1-0
DISTANCE
10-2-1-0
TRK / DIST
19-3-2-0
LAST SEASON
1-0-0-1
THIS SEASON
CAREER STATISTICS
18%
WIN S/RATE
44%
PLACE S/RATE
39-7-9-1
CAREER
$70,075
PRIZE MONEY
1690 - 2240
WIN RANGE
6
DAYS LAST RACE
Career Statistics
Stats Win % Place % Rank
Total 39-7-9-1 18% 44% 6
Distance 10-2-1-0 20% 30% 6
Dist Range 22-5-5-0 23% 45% 4
Track 22-3-2-1 14% 27% 7
Track / Dist 10-2-1-0 20% 30% 6
This Season 1-0-0-1 0% 100% 3
Last Season 19-3-2-0 16% 26% 7
1st up 0-0-0-0 0% 0% N/A
2nd up 0-0-0-0 0% 0% N/A
Career Best MR 1:54.6MS 5
Distance Best MR 1:54.9MS 2
Stable Stats
Stats Win % Place % Rank
Driver 12mth --- 0% 0% N/A
Josh Duggan
Trainer 12mth --- 0% 0% N/A
A M Alford
Trained at: Bolinda
Owners: A P (Anthony) Attard
Breeder(s): A P Attard
Colours: White, Red Yoke, Waistband & Braces, White Diamonds, Silver Outline, White Sleeves, Red A & Cuffs
Age/Sex: 5 year old bay gelding
Breeding: Always B Miki USA - Classic Bliss (Blissfull Hall USA)
National Rating: NR72
Gear Changes
Removed: ; Added:
RECENT FORM
RESULT DAY RACE DETAILS RESULT
3 of 11 111
MELTON (Good) 04/04/2026, 1720m, NR 67 to 75. 1:55.6 (56.6, 27.9)
Finished 3/11 btn 3.4m, $15000, Josh Duggan (Sr1), $31.00
3 back on pegs at bell
1st REPELLING (Fr7)
2nd SOAP AND BUBBLES (Sr4) 2.7m
3rd THESTATESMAN (Sr1) HFNK
12 of 12 10
GNBOWER (Good) 14/12/2025, 2630m, NR up to 95. 1:58.3 (59.1, 29.1)
Finished 12/12 btn 89.8m, $10000, Chris Alford (Fr7), $12.00
gate speed, 4 wide early, 3 wide early, worked forward, 1 out 2 back at bell, checked, locked wheels
1st CRIME WRITER (Fr2)
2nd DIAMOND ECLIPSE (Sr5) 1.3m
3rd HERAKLES (Fr4) NK
2 of 9 14
BALARAT (Good) 04/12/2025, 2200m, No NR. 1:55.1 (55.8, 27.7)
Finished 2/9 btn 6.7m, $15000, Chris Alford (Fr5), $8.00
gate speed, 3 wide early, worked forward, led, leader at bell
1st ATA RANGI (Fr1)
2nd THESTATESMAN (Fr5) 6.7m
3rd OUR LUCIANO (Fr7) 1.2m
8 of 10 8
BALARAT (Good) 20/11/2025, 2200m, No NR. 1:56.1 (56.3, 27.2)
Finished 8/10 btn 27.9m, $15000, Chris Alford (Fr4), $26.00
restrained after start, 3 wide middle, worked forward, outside leader at bell
1st WAR DAN BUDDY (Fr2)
2nd ALOT LIKE LOUIE (Fr6) 13.8m
3rd DO IT (Fr3) 1.7m
9 of 12 46
BENDIGO (Good) 12/11/2025, 2150m, No NR. 1:56.8 (55.2, 26.7)
Finished 9/12 btn 12.8m, $10000, Chris Alford (Sr4), $41.00
pulled hard in score-up, 1 out 6 back at bell, 3 wide late with trail
1st OUR LUCIANO (Sr5)
2nd ODIN (Sr1) HD
3rd SIR JIMMY (Fr1) HFHD
8 of 9 7
MELTON (Good) 27/09/2025, 2240m, NR 75 to 89. 1:56.3 (56.6, 27.4)
Finished 8/9 btn 23.7m, $17500, Chris Alford (Fr2), $2.80
gate speed, behind leader at bell, Gave ground over concluding stages, run queried
1st PLAINS IN HEAVEN (Fr5)
2nd CLYMENUS NZ (Fr4) 4.2m
3rd EARL OF PEMBROKE NZ (Fr7) 7.8m
7 of 10 14
MELTON (Good) 20/09/2025, 2240m, NR 70 to 79. 1:54.9 (54.5, 27.9)
Finished 7/10 btn 15.9m, $15000, Chris Alford (Fr6), $21.00
restrained after start, 1 out 4 back at bell, inconvenienced, 3 wide late with trail
1st MY ULTIMATE BARNEY (Fr2)
2nd NO NOTTHEBUTTONS (Sr1) 4.4m
3rd CALEXICO (Fr4) 2.9m
1 of 9 7
MELTON (Good) 06/09/2025, 2240m, NR 70 to 79. 1:54.9 (56.0, 27.6)
Finished 1/9 $15000, Chris Alford (Fr3), $7.50
gate speed, led, leader at bell, hung out, swabbed
1st THESTATESMAN (Fr3)
2nd SURFINGMAKESCENTS (Sr1) 12.2m
3rd DHAULAGIRI NZ (Fr4) NK
9 of 12 7
MELTON (Good) 30/08/2025, 1720m, NR 65 to 75. 1:53.9 (56.7, 27.9)
Finished 9/12 btn 14.3m, $17500, Chris Alford (Sr4), $41.00
6 back on the pegs at bell
1st CIGANO (Sr5)
2nd PLAINS IN HEAVEN (Sr1) 4.7m
3rd JUST AS WELL NZ (Fr5) HD
4 of 11 N/A
MELTON (Good) 23/08/2025, 2240m, NR 60 to 75. 1:55.7 (55.9, 27.9)
Finished 4/11 btn 15.5m, $15000, Chris Alford (Sr4), $101.00
1 out 3 back at bell
1st GO MIKI (Fr4)
2nd MITZI SAID (Sr2) 11.4m
3rd CENTOFELLIE (Fr1) 3.3m