Melton (VIC)
1 2
3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
R2
11h0m
Prydes Easifeed Pace
1720m | Mobile Start | Pacers | 6:02pm
TRACK INFORMATION
Max 7 across front
Sprint lane
RACE CONDITIONS
NR 56 to 64. PBD/NR(56-59)/NR(60-64)
RESTRICTIONS
No age restrictions
No sex restrictions
PRIZE MONEY
$7,000
 
 
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R2
13 - FRANCO NICKELBACK NZ
  • 13 Franco Nickelback NZ (SR5)
  • D: Ellen Tormey
  • T: J A Douglas
  • 1-1-1-5
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RACE COMMENT
OVERVIEW: FRANCO NICKELBACK (13) had his unbeaten record broken after galloping at the start at Bendigo last time, but did a super job in defeat. He recorded a race-fastest 55.13 last half in running fifth, beaten just 9.2m. While I hate the draw over the 1720m trip, his prior wins have been outstanding and he looks a talent. LAMBRO MACH (1) is crying out to win a race, but ruined his chances at Geelong last Friday by making a break at the start. While he’s in danger of being crossed early here, he looks a great chance if not buried away on the fence. He’s in good form. EYENEEDTHAT (4) was beaten as a short-priced favourite at Hamilton, but was caught parked there and was only grabbed late, while GUNFORHIRE (8) ran well first-up in a hot race at Ballarat and can figure late if the breaks come his way.
TODAY'S STATISTICS
0-0-0-0
TRACK
0-0-0-0
DISTANCE
0-0-0-0
TRK / DIST
0-0-0-0
LAST SEASON
4-3-0-0
THIS SEASON
3/13
OUR RANKING
CAREER STATISTICS
75%
WIN S/RATE
75%
PLACE S/RATE
4-3-0-0
CAREER
$12,416
PRIZE MONEY
1740 - 2190
WIN RANGE
16
DAYS LAST RACE
Career Statistics
Stats Win % Place % Rank
Total 4-3-0-0 75% 75% 1
Distance 0-0-0-0 0% 0% N/A
Dist Range 3-2-0-0 67% 67% 1
Track 0-0-0-0 0% 0% N/A
Track / Dist 0-0-0-0 0% 0% N/A
This Season 4-3-0-0 75% 75% 1
Last Season 0-0-0-0 0% 0% N/A
1st up 0-0-0-0 0% 0% N/A
2nd up 0-0-0-0 0% 0% N/A
Career Best MR 1:53.5MS 3
Distance Best MR 1:53.5MS 3
Win distances: 1740m (2), 2190m (1)
Stable Stats
Stats Win % Place % Rank
Driver 12mth --- 0% 0% N/A
Ellen Tormey
Trainer 12mth --- 0% 0% N/A
J A Douglas
Trained at: Strathfieldsaye
Owners: H M Anderson, C E Alexander
Breeder(s): Spreydon Lodge Ltd
Colours: White, Dark Blue A, Ring & Sleeves
Age/Sex: 4 year old brown gelding
Breeding: Vincent - Nicosia Franco (NZ) (American Ideal USA)
National Rating: NR63
Gear Changes
Removed: ; Added:
RECENT FORM
RESULT DAY RACE DETAILS RESULT
5 of 9 4
BENDIGO (Good) 08/04/2026, 1650m, 0W/15.0K stake 1:54.8 (55.4, 27.4)
Finished 5/9 btn 9.2m, $8000, Tasmyn Potter (Fr3), $1.70
broke after start, out of draw mobile starts, 1 out 3 back at bell
1st LOUGLE (Sr1)
2nd RABADA (Fr5) 1.8m
3rd DRESSED IN GOLD NZ (Fr4) 2.7m
1 of 10 15
RIVERIN (Fast) 04/04/2026, 1740m, NR up to 55. 1:54.4 (55.0, 27.3)
Finished 1/10 $9792, Tasmyn Potter (Sr2), $2.60
800 metres, 1 out 2 back at bell, swabbed
1st FRANCO NICKELBACK NZ (Sr2)
2nd CAPTAIN MOLLY (Fr4) 1.3m
3rd SMOKIN POCKET (Fr2) 14.1m
1 of 10 12
RIVERIN (Fast) 20/03/2026, 1740m, NR up to 53. 1:53.5 (56.1, 27.4)
Finished 1/10 $6936, Tasmyn Potter (Fr1), $1.28
post race blood test, gate speed, hung out, 800 metres, outside leader at bell, swabbed
1st FRANCO NICKELBACK NZ (Fr1)
2nd RUDIMENTARY (Fr4) 1.7m
3rd ALTA BAYAMO (Sr1) 2.5m
1 of 7 N/A
SHEPPTN (Good) 08/03/2026, 2190m, MAIDEN 1:59.8 (56.3, 28.0)
Finished 1/7 $6000, Ellen Tormey (Fr2), $1.80
gate speed, led, leader at bell
1st FRANCO NICKELBACK NZ (Fr2)
2nd FANTASY FLIGHT (Fr4) 14.7m
3rd MADAM MARCHETE (Fr5) 28.4m