Melton (VIC)
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4 5 6 7 8
R3
14h23m
Dynamic Print Group Pace
2240m | Mobile Start | Pacers | 6:44pm
TRACK INFORMATION
Max 7 across front
Sprint lane
RACE CONDITIONS
NR 60 to 71. PBD/NR/L4$
RESTRICTIONS
No age restrictions
No sex restrictions
PRIZE MONEY
$15,000
 
 
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R3
8 - JACCKA CONNOR NZ
  • 8 Jaccka Connor NZ (SR1)
  • D: Jack Laugher
  • T: J A Douglas
  • 5-7-2-3-4-6-2-0-4-4
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RACE COMMENT
OVERVIEW: Hard to go past smart Emma Stewart three-year-old BROOKLYN DAN (6), who heads here on the back of a Group 2 victory in the Bathurst Gold Chalice. He kick-started the campaign with a win in the VHRC Caduceus Classic on Hunter Cup night and looks destined to reach a much higher grade than this. He does have an awkward draw to contend with, but should prove too classy. FIRE MARSHALL (5) failed last time out when driven cold at the back of the field, but his prior wins from the front were super slick and he might be difficult to run down if he can get the top. Other chances - perhaps more on a place basis – are headed by last-start winner ZANDA MAN (3) and THESTATESMAN (11), who failed last time but was good first-up from a break and has nice ability.
TODAY'S STATISTICS
67-3-8-11
TRACK
31-1-5-3
DISTANCE
30-1-4-3
TRK / DIST
36-2-3-6
LAST SEASON
9-0-2-1
THIS SEASON
CAREER STATISTICS
10%
WIN S/RATE
35%
PLACE S/RATE
109-11-13-14
CAREER
$137,325
PRIZE MONEY
1690 - 2400
WIN RANGE
8
DAYS LAST RACE
Career Statistics
Stats Win % Place % Rank
Total 109-11-13-14 10% 35% 11
Distance 31-1-5-3 3% 29% 6
Dist Range 48-4-7-5 8% 33% 9
Track 67-3-8-11 4% 33% 9
Track / Dist 30-1-4-3 3% 27% 6
This Season 9-0-2-1 0% 33% 10
Last Season 36-2-3-6 6% 31% 10
1st up 0-0-0-0 0% 0% N/A
2nd up 0-0-0-0 0% 0% N/A
Career Best MR 1:54.0MS 5
Distance Best MR 1:56.4MS 5
Stable Stats
Stats Win % Place % Rank
Driver 12mth --- 0% 0% N/A
Jack Laugher
Trainer 12mth --- 0% 0% N/A
J A Douglas
Trained at: Strathfieldsaye
Owners: E J & H M Anderson Nominees Pty Ltd
Breeder(s): C F Small, A G Small
Colours: White, Dark Blue A, Ring & Sleeves
Age/Sex: 7 year old bay gelding
Breeding: A Rocknroll Dance USA - Come on Jaccka (NZ)
National Rating: NR66
Gear Changes
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RECENT FORM
RESULT DAY RACE DETAILS RESULT
4 of 9 13
RIVERIN (Fast) 17/04/2026, 1740m, NR up to 63. 1:52.6 (55.2, 28.0)
Finished 4/9 btn 8.0m, $9792, Tasmyn Potter (Sr1), $8.00
post race blood test, 800 metres, 3 back on pegs at bell
1st TIZZY LIZZIE (Fr6)
2nd REWATCH (Fr2) 2.9m
3rd EBONY KARALTA (Fr1) 3.5m
4 of 10 37
RIVERIN (Fast) 04/04/2026, 1740m, NR up to 65. 1:54.0 (55.4, 27.4)
Finished 4/10 btn 5.0m, $9792, Tasmyn Potter (Fr8), $26.00
restrained after start, 800 metres, 1 out 4 back at bell
1st FASTING (Fr4)
2nd BANKSY NZ (Fr6) 1.6m
3rd FOXFIRE EASTON NZ (Sr1) SHFHD
11 of 11 5
KILMORE (Good) 26/02/2026, 2180m, NR 57 to 64. 1:57.6 (61.4, 32.3)
Finished 11/11 btn 253.9m, $7000, Luke Dunne (Sr1), $4.20
1 out 4 back at bell, tired latter stages, vets examination after race, condition reported, Atrial Fibrillation, stood down 28 days, stood down electrocardiograph, stood down vet certificate, stood down 2 trials
1st RONNIE THE HAMMER (Fr4)
2nd MARTYR (Fr5) HD
2nd HITTHEROADJACK NZ (Sr2) HD
2 of 12 15
MELTON (Good) 21/02/2026, 2240m, NR 64 to 74. 1:56.0 (56.6, 28.8)
Finished 2/12 btn HFHD, $15000, Jack Laugher (Fr5), $41.00
raced roughly after start, restrained early stages, inconvenienced, 1 out 4 back at bell, 3 wide latter
1st TRIPLE ROCK SAINT NZ (Fr3)
2nd JACCKA CONNOR NZ (Fr5) HFHD
3rd NEW YORKER (Fr7) 1.9m
6 of 9 7
BENDIGO (Good) 06/02/2026, 2150m, NR 55 to 63. 2:00.5 (56.2, 27.3)
Finished 6/9 btn 5.1m, $7000, Abby Sanderson (Sr1), $7.50
pulled hard, 3 back on pegs at bell
1st GALAXY LASS (Fr3)
2nd DEUCE COUPE NZ (Fr1) NK
3rd INTRUSION (Fr6) HD
4 of 9 7
MELTON (Good) 30/01/2026, 1720m, NR 60 to 69. 1:54.0 (55.8, 28.0)
Finished 4/9 btn 9.6m, $10000, Tasmyn Potter (Sr1), $8.00
1 out 1 back at bell
1st TIMBIMBOO NZ (Fr5)
2nd ODIN (Sr2) 1.5m
3rd CELESTIAL ZODIAC (Fr4) 4.5m
3 of 10 13
MELTON (Good) 23/01/2026, 1720m, NR up to 80 (NMWL6M) 1:53.5 (56.7, 28.3)
Finished 3/10 btn 2.9m, $10000, Tasmyn Potter (Sr1), $8.50
4 back on the pegs at bell, trainer fined
1st SOHO DARKNSTORMY (Fr6)
2nd OOH AH LISTAH (Fr1) 2.4m
3rd JACCKA CONNOR NZ (Sr1) HD
2 of 8 7
MELTON (Good) 10/01/2026, 1720m, NR up to 80 (NMWL6M) 1:54.1 (55.6, 28.0)
Finished 2/8 btn 7.3m, $10000, Ellen Tormey (Fr1), $6.00
behind leader at bell
1st DESSIE GEE (Fr3)
2nd JACCKA CONNOR NZ (Fr1) 7.3m
3rd SHADOW CELT (Fr2) HD
7 of 7 7
CRANBRN (Good) 03/01/2026, 1609m, NR up to 105. 1:54.4 (54.9, 27.5)
Finished 7/7 btn 10.8m, $17500, Tasmyn Potter (Fr1), $51.00
3 back on pegs at bell
1st LOUIE LOU I NZ (Fr4)
2nd SMOKEN ACE NZ (Fr5) HFHD
3rd RAKAJED NZ (Fr6) HFNK
5 of 11 N/A
MELTON (Good) 27/12/2025, 2240m, NR 70 to 79. 1:54.3 (55.2, 26.8)
Finished 5/11 btn 12.3m, $20000, Josh Duggan (Fr4), $51.00
1 out 1 back at bell
1st TRIPLE ROCK SAINT NZ (Fr3)
2nd HES NO ROMEO NZ (Fr1) 3.0m
3rd LUVA SCRAP (Sr2) 7.4m
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LAST WIN
1 of 11 N/A
MELTON (Good) 10/05/2025, 1720m, NR 65 to 75. 1:54.0 (55.4, 27.5)
Finished 1/11 $15000, Jack Laugher (Sr1), $6.00
behind leader at bell, used sprint lane, swabbed
1st JACCKA CONNOR NZ (Sr1)
2nd UBETTA KNOT (Fr1) 1.6m
3rd HARRYHOO (Sr2) 6.7m