Maryborough (VIC)
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R8
11h32m
Maryborough Locksmiths Pacing Cup
2690m | Mobile Start | Pacers | 3:28pm
TRACK INFORMATION
Max 7 across front
Sprint lane
RACE CONDITIONS
No NR. RBD
RESTRICTIONS
No age restrictions
No sex restrictions
PRIZE MONEY
$20,000
 
 
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R8
4 - CRIME WRITER
  • 4 Crime Writer (SCR)
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  • T: M J Craven
  • 6-8-5-3-3-6-8-5-1-7
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RACE COMMENT
OVERVIEW: Sensational edition of the Maryborough Pacing Cup where WAR DAN BUDDY (1) looks to hold the aces from the pole-marking draw. He’s a horse in great form, with his last appearance at the races being a last-to-first win over HES FROM HEAVEN (5) and BAY OF BISCAY (10) in the City Of Melton Plate when he ripped out a sizzling last quarter to score. Before that, he was probably going to win the Riverina Championships Final but locked wheels at a crucial stage. He looks the leader and it will take a big effort to beat him on current form. CALEXICO (8) is drawn to trail WAR DAN BUDDY (1) and from there he can be dangerous. He was a good winner first-up at Bendigo from the same position and then endured a tough run in the breeze when sixth at Menangle last time. I have huge respect for BAY OF BISCAY (10) but he has just not had a suitable draw in free-for-all grade this preparation, while JILLIBY NITRO (2) is back from a NSW campaign and thrives over the longer trip which has seen him win the Geelong, Terang and Mildura features in recent months.
TODAY'S STATISTICS
1-0-0-0
TRACK
2-0-0-0
DISTANCE
1-0-0-0
TRK / DIST
32-3-3-3
LAST SEASON
13-2-0-3
THIS SEASON
CAREER STATISTICS
13%
WIN S/RATE
36%
PLACE S/RATE
157-20-22-15
CAREER
$306,930
PRIZE MONEY
N/A
WIN RANGE
8
DAYS LAST RACE
Career Statistics
Stats Win % Place % Rank
Total 157-20-22-15 13% 36% N/A
Distance 2-0-0-0 0% 0% N/A
Dist Range 10-2-2-0 20% 40% N/A
Track 1-0-0-0 0% 0% N/A
Track / Dist 1-0-0-0 0% 0% N/A
This Season 13-2-0-3 15% 38% N/A
Last Season 32-3-3-3 9% 28% 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 1:52.1MS N/A
Distance Best MR 1:55.4MS N/A
Win distances:
Stable Stats
Stats Win % Place % Rank
Trainer 12mth --- 0% 0% N/A
M J Craven
Trained at: Ecklin South
Owners: P J Coniglio, Estate of A P Coniglio
Breeder(s): P J Coniglio, A P Coniglio
Colours: Royal Blue, Yellow Diamonds With Black Overlay, Black & Yellow Striped Sleeves, Yellow Cuffs
Age/Sex: 10 year old brown gelding
Breeding: Sportswriter USA - Our Crime of Passion NZ (Western Terror USA)
National Rating: NR74
Gear Changes
Removed: ; Added:
RECENT FORM
RESULT DAY RACE DETAILS RESULT
7 of 8 13
MELTON (Good) 23/05/2026, 2240m, NR 75 to 88. 1:54.4 (55.5, 28.3)
Finished 7/8 btn 14.7m, $17500, Matthew Craven (Fr4), $26.00
pre race warm up, restrained after start, 4 back on the pegs at bell, held up early
1st SOME AMERICAN (Fr5)
2nd DAY TWO (Fr2) 2.6m
3rd KEAYANG RENEGADE (Sr2) 8.6m
1 of 11 5
OUYEN (Good) 10/05/2026, 2423m, No NR. 1:57.8 (59.3, 29.7)
Finished 1/11 $10000, Matthew Craven (Fr6), $10.00
pre race warm up, 3 wide early, worked forward, outside leader at bell, swabbed
1st CRIME WRITER (Fr6)
2nd MY ULTIMATE JIMMY NZ (Sr2) NK
2nd DHAULAGIRI NZ (Sr5) NK
5 of 7 11
TERANG (Good) 05/05/2026, 2180m, NR 65 or better. 1:57.4 (55.2, 27.9)
Finished 5/7 btn 17.6m, $10000, Hannah Lewis (Fr3), $7.00
pre race warm up, caught wide early , restrained to rear, 4 back on the pegs at bell
1st KEAYANG WASABI (Fr4)
2nd LUVA SCRAP (Fr2) 7.1m
3rd GUNFORHIRE (Fr1) 1.1m
8 of 11 28
MELTON (Fast) 24/04/2026, 1720m, NR up to 80 (NMWL6M) 1:53.4 (56.4, 28.2)
Finished 8/11 btn 27.3m, $10000, Hannah Lewis (Sr1), $13.00
pre race warm up, hung out score-up, out of position at start, driver cautioned score up, 3 back on pegs at bell, inconvenienced, held up early
1st TELERN LOFTY (Fr3)
2nd ZENARIO (Sr3) 4.0m
3rd KOSIMO (Sr5) 5.6m
6 of 8 13
TERANG (Good) 27/03/2026, 2680m, No NR. 1:57.4 (54.5, 27.2)
Finished 6/8 btn 23.6m, $30000, Matthew Craven (Fr1), $71.00
pre race swab, pre race warm up, 4 back on the pegs at bell, inconvenienced
1st JILLIBY NITRO (Fr4)
2nd MIKI TO SUCCESS (Sr2) 2.2m
3rd OLIVER DAN (Fr6) 2.0m
3 of 6 6
MT.GAMB (Good) 14/03/2026, 2190m, NR 70 or better. 2:00.2 (56.4, 28.6)
Finished 3/6 btn 5.1m, $11000, Amy Day (Fr2), $9.00
gate speed, worked forward, outside leader at bell, outside leader throughout
1st EASTBRO CHRISSY (Fr1)
2nd SPRINGFIELD AFFAIR (Fr3) 4.5m
3rd CRIME WRITER (Fr2) HD
3 of 10 7
BIRCHIP (Good) 08/03/2026, 2150m, NR up to 90. 1:58.3 (60.0, 29.7)
Finished 3/10 btn 2.2m, $15000, Hannah Lewis (Sr1), $10.00
pre race warm up, 1 out 3 back at bell, 3 wide late with trail
1st SHADOW CELT (Sr3)
2nd KOMODO (Fr4) 2.1m
3rd CRIME WRITER (Sr1) SHFHD
5 of 8 8
BOORT (Rain Affected) 01/03/2026, 2612m, NR 70 to 95. 2:02.9 (57.0, 29.0)
Finished 5/8 btn 13.8m, $12000, Hannah Lewis (Sr2), $4.60
pre race warm up, checked and broke after start, 3 wide latter, three wide without cover at bell, shifted in, sulky contacted, driver cautioned careless driving
1st DHAULAGIRI NZ (Sr4)
2nd SHADOW CELT (Sr3) 9.1m
3rd NEATNTIDY (Sr1) 2.6m
8 of 9 14
MELTON (Good) 21/02/2026, 1720m, NR 75 to 90. 1:53.9 (56.8, 27.0)
Finished 8/9 btn 11.7m, $17500, Amy Day (Fr2), $34.00
pre race warm up, 4 back on the pegs at bell
1st GHOST OF TIME (Fr7)
2nd ISTHISJUSTFANTASY (Sr2) HD
3rd ALOT LIKE LOUIE (Sr1) HFNK
6 of 6 N/A
KILMORE (Good) 07/02/2026, 1690m, NR 75 to 85. 1:56.2 (55.6, 27.1)
Finished 6/6 btn 15.7m, $15000, Matthew Craven (Fr5), $26.00
pre race warm up, restrained after start, 5 back on the pegs at bell
1st GOLDEN TRIBE (Fr2)
2nd THE BRIDE (Fr4) 5.4m
3rd EARL OF PEMBROKE NZ (Fr3) 1.3m