Melton (VIC)
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R5
17h5m
Lamaros Hotel Pace
2240m | Mobile Start | Pacers | 8:03pm
TRACK INFORMATION
Max 7 across front
Sprint lane
RACE CONDITIONS
NR up to 49. PBD/NR/L4$
RESTRICTIONS
No age restrictions
No sex restrictions
PRIZE MONEY
$4,000
 
 
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R5
8 - MISTER FONZI
  • 8 Mister Fonzi (SR1)
  • D: Darren Pace
  • T: D J Grieve
  • 1-5-7-8-4-6-0-9-4-9
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RACE COMMENT
OVERVIEW: WOODLEA DIEGO (6) scored here three starts ago when driven patiently before producing a sharp finishing burst. The rise in distance looks ideal, especially against several rivals who are better suited over shorter trips. With the state’s leading driver aboard and the right race shape, he’s hard to beat. OUR TRUE COLOURS (4) beat him home last start when second after leading. There’s speed around her again, but with the right trail she’ll be competitive. CALEDONIAN TERRA (2) can use his speed to hold a peg-line position and conserve energy for late. MISTER FONZI (8) finds a much more suitable race than recent assignments and if he can reproduce his January winning form, he’s right in the finish.
TODAY'S STATISTICS
4-0-0-0
TRACK
2-0-0-0
DISTANCE
2-0-0-0
TRK / DIST
29-1-3-2
LAST SEASON
11-1-0-0
THIS SEASON
CAREER STATISTICS
12%
WIN S/RATE
29%
PLACE S/RATE
82-10-11-3
CAREER
$72,173
PRIZE MONEY
947 - 2138
WIN RANGE
7
DAYS LAST RACE
Career Statistics
Stats Win % Place % Rank
Total 82-10-11-3 12% 29% 6
Distance 2-0-0-0 0% 0% N/A
Dist Range 26-2-2-0 8% 15% 8
Track 4-0-0-0 0% 0% N/A
Track / Dist 2-0-0-0 0% 0% N/A
This Season 11-1-0-0 9% 9% 8
Last Season 29-1-3-2 3% 21% 7
1st up 0-0-0-0 0% 0% N/A
2nd up 0-0-0-0 0% 0% N/A
Career Best MR 1:54.0MS 1
Distance Best MR 1:55.7MS 1
Stable Stats
Stats Win % Place % Rank
Driver 12mth --- 0% 0% N/A
Darren Pace
Trainer 12mth --- 0% 0% N/A
D J Grieve
Trained at: Myrniong
Owners: D J Grieve, H Grieve
Breeder(s): Harshell Investments Pty Ltd
Colours: Purple, Light Blue Diamonds, Purple & Yellow Hooped Sleeves
Age/Sex: 8 year old bay gelding
Breeding: Bettors Delight USA - Fon Design (Modern Art USA)
National Rating: NR48
Gear Changes
Removed: ; Added:
RECENT FORM
RESULT DAY RACE DETAILS RESULT
9 of 9 16
GEELONG (Good) 22/05/2026, 1609m, NR 46 to 50. 1:58.9 (58.1, 27.8)
Finished 9/9 btn 18.2m, $6000, Darren Pace (Sr1), $11.00
5 back on the pegs at bell
1st ALLGOOD VINNIE (Fr3)
2nd ROBLEN RANGER (Fr5) 2.1m
3rd LADY IN LINE (Fr4) NK
4 of 10 12
BENDIGO (Good) 06/05/2026, 1650m, NR 45 to 49. 1:55.0 (58.0, 29.3)
Finished 4/10 btn 4.9m, $4000, Darren Pace (Fr1), $3.70
behind leader at bell
1st BYRNESIDE BOOM (Sr2)
2nd BETTORSWEETVICTORY (Sr1) 1.7m
3rd MAHINDI NZ (Fr7) 2.4m
9 of 12 21
MELTON (Fast) 24/04/2026, 2240m, NR 48 to 51. 1:58.1 (59.1, 30.0)
Finished 9/12 btn 13.5m, $6000, Darren Pace (Fr6), $101.00
restrained after start, 1 out 4 back at bell
1st ANOTHER WOODS (Fr2)
2nd ALWAYS A SHOWGIRL (Sr1) HFHD
3rd RANDOM MAHONEY (Fr4) 1.4m
10 of 10 14
STAWELL (Good) 03/04/2026, 2180m, NR 50 to 55. 1:58.0 (58.5, 29.2)
Finished 10/10 btn 17.1m, $6000, Jackie Barker (Fr3), $12.00
3 wide early, worked forward, 1 out 1 back at bell
1st KING KASEY (Fr4)
2nd CALEDONIAN RANGER (Fr2) 6.9m
3rd VINNY ROCK (Fr5) 2.5m
6 of 11 8
MELTON (Good) 20/03/2026, 2240m, NR 50 to 55. 1:56.4 (57.2, 28.5)
Finished 6/11 btn 18.1m, $6000, Blake Pace (Sr4), $71.00
5 back on the pegs at bell
1st KISS ME MINI NZ (Sr2)
2nd PISTOL PEARCE (Fr4) 3.0m
3rd GOOD DAY (Fr3) 6.9m
4 of 6 7
KILMORE (Good) 12/03/2026, 1690m, NR 48 to 51. 1:57.6 (57.5, 28.7)
Finished 4/6 btn 16.1m, $6000, Michael Bellman (Fr5), $4.00
restrained after start, 1 out 2 back at bell, checked
1st BREATHE EASY (Fr1)
2nd REGAL ROCK NZ (Fr2) 6.3m
3rd THE GOLDEN HOOK (Sr1) HFNK
8 of 12 28
BALARAT (Good) 05/03/2026, 1710m, NR 51 to 56. 1:54.1 (56.7, 28.8)
Finished 8/12 btn 14.1m, $6000, Michael Bellman (Fr3), $51.00
caught wide early , restrained to rear, 1 out 6 back at bell
1st BLACKINDEED (Fr2)
2nd IM WESLEY (Fr1) 1.2m
3rd SKIPPYS DELIGHT NZ (Sr1) 5.1m
7 of 10 10
BALARAT (Good) 05/02/2026, 2200m, NR 50 to 55. 1:58.1 (57.4, 28.5)
Finished 7/10 btn 19.6m, $6000, Darren Pace (Fr5), $13.00
restrained after start, 1 out 4 back at bell, driver cautioned shifting ground, held up early
1st WHERE IS WOODY (Sr1)
2nd IM WESLEY (Fr4) 1.2m
3rd IMAGINATION ORO (Fr1) 2.1m
5 of 10 14
TERANG (Fast) 26/01/2026, 1680m, NR 50 to 55. 1:56.8 (57.4, 28.6)
Finished 5/10 btn 5.6m, $6000, Darren Pace (Fr6), $7.00
restrained after start, 1 out 4 back at bell, vets examination after race
1st THE NAKED ART (Fr3)
2nd HAPPENSTBABEACHBOY (Fr4) 3.2m
3rd OCEAN AVENUE (Fr7) HFNK
1 of 12 N/A
MARYBRO (Good) 12/01/2026, 1690m, NR up to 49. 1:54.7 (57.0, 28.5)
Finished 1/12 $4000, Darren Pace (Sr6), $23.00
1 out 4 back at bell
1st MISTER FONZI (Sr6)
2nd VINCHESKA (Sr2) 4.0m
3rd SHIRALEE (Fr4) 1.0m