Melton (VIC)
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R6
17h50m
Forty Winks Melton Pace
2240m | Mobile Start | Pacers | 8:33pm
TRACK INFORMATION
Max 7 across front
Sprint lane
RACE CONDITIONS
NR up to 80 (NMWL6M) PBD/L4$
RESTRICTIONS
No age restrictions
No sex restrictions
PRIZE MONEY
$10,000
 
 
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R6
6 - THESTATESMAN
  • 6 Thestatesman (FR6)
  • D: Chris Alford
  • T: A M Alford
  • 9-8-2-0-x-3-8-6-8-2
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RACE COMMENT
OVERVIEW: ODIN (5) gets a favourable draw and drops sharply in grade. Despite the middle gate, his brilliant gate speed should allow him to press forward and likely find the front, where he performs best. His third placing last Saturday from well back was very good. The slight concern is his strike rate at the distance, with 10 placings from 19 starts. EMILY VINCENT (4) comes through the same race after trailing the leader and working home soundly. She looks much better suited away from Saturday grade. SEA FURY (8) would have gone on top from a better draw, but he may have to work from out wide despite his terrific consistency. LUVA SCRAP (7) has been racing well in stronger company, and the extra distance suits his tough racing style.
TODAY'S STATISTICS
26-3-3-1
TRACK
13-2-2-0
DISTANCE
13-2-2-0
TRK / DIST
19-3-2-0
LAST SEASON
5-0-1-1
THIS SEASON
3/8
OUR RANKING
CAREER STATISTICS
16%
WIN S/RATE
42%
PLACE S/RATE
43-7-10-1
CAREER
$73,550
PRIZE MONEY
1690 - 2240
WIN RANGE
20
DAYS LAST RACE
Career Statistics
Stats Win % Place % Rank
Total 43-7-10-1 16% 42% 4
Distance 13-2-2-0 15% 31% 2
Dist Range 25-5-6-0 20% 44% 1
Track 26-3-3-1 12% 27% 4
Track / Dist 13-2-2-0 15% 31% 2
This Season 5-0-1-1 0% 40% 5
Last Season 19-3-2-0 16% 26% 5
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 2
Distance Best MR 1:54.9MS 1
Win distances: 1690m (1), 1720m (1), 2150m (1), 2190m (2), 2240m (2)
Stable Stats
Stats Win % Place % Rank
Driver 12mth --- 0% 0% N/A
Chris Alford
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: NR70
Gear Changes
Removed: Burr - Pole N/S, Blinkers - Sliding Dolly Vardens; Added: Open Bridle
RECENT FORM
RESULT DAY RACE DETAILS RESULT
2 of 12 7
MELTON (Good) 09/05/2026, 2240m, NR 75 to 88. 1:55.6 (58.2, 29.6)
Finished 2/12 btn 3.5m, $17500, Chris Alford (Fr1), $3.20
behind leader at bell, shifted out, driver cautioned shifting ground
1st SON OF MAC NZ (Fr6)
2nd THESTATESMAN (Fr1) 3.5m
3rd TEN DA TOUCH NZ (Sr1) HD
8 of 9 7
MELTON (Good) 02/05/2026, 1720m, NR 70 to 85. 1:53.5 (55.1, 27.1)
Finished 8/9 btn 17.1m, $17500, Chris Alford (Fr5), $23.00
restrained after start, 1 out 4 back at bell
1st KEAYANG RENEGADE (Sr1)
2nd LE BELLE BIJOUX (Sr3) 7.8m
3rd BLAKE BOLAC (Fr1) 1.0m
6 of 11 15
MELTON (Good) 25/04/2026, 2240m, NR 60 to 71. 1:56.3 (56.2, 27.5)
Finished 6/11 btn 7.8m, $15000, Josh Duggan (Sr4), $61.00
contacted sulky, 1 out 4 back at bell, driver cautioned careless driving
1st BROOKLYN DAN (Fr5)
2nd ZANDA MAN (Fr2) HFHD
3rd GALAXY LASS (Fr1) 5.8m
8 of 9 6
MELTON (Good) 10/04/2026, 2240m, NR 70 to 79. 1:56.0 (57.7, 29.2)
Finished 8/9 btn 52.4m, $10000, Josh Duggan (Fr4), $7.00
outside leader at bell, tired latter stages, warning issued, run queried, Follow Up Report
1st KOSIMO (Fr1)
2nd ZENARIO (Sr2) 4.7m
3rd FRUGAL FARE (Fr2) 3.1m
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 N/A
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
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LAST WIN
1 of 9 N/A
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