Melton (VIC)
1 2 3 4 5
6 7 8 9
R5
14h47m
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2240m | Mobile Start | Pacers | 7:05pm
TRACK INFORMATION
Max 7 across front
Sprint lane
RACE CONDITIONS
No NR. PBD/SEX
RESTRICTIONS
No age restrictions
No sex restrictions
PRIZE MONEY
$22,500
 
 
  Flucs Open Today Fluc -3 Fluc -2 Fluc -1 Win
R5
8 - DANGEROUS
  • 8 Dangerous (SR1)
  • D: Abby Sanderson (C)
  • T: S T Sanderson
  • 4-4-7-1-9-x-1-6-8-1
12.0 12.0 10.0
$12.00 $12.00 - - $12.00 $10.00
RACE COMMENT
OVERVIEW: Victoria Derby champion FOX DAN (1) is back from a little freshen-up following the Mildura Pacing Cup, which he ran second in back on April 11. While there are some question marks around his ability to lead this race, I think he is fast enough to hold up if that’s what connections desire. He’s a very good horse and deserves to run the short-priced favourite. Stablemate OLIVER DAN (3) scored a well-deserved victory when he settled behind MY ULTIMATE BARNEY (4) and out-dashed him in the home straight a fortnight ago at Melton. If he was able to lead, he’d be a serious winning chance as all his form this campaign has been strong in good company. MY ULTIMATE BARNEY (4) is one of the speed runners on the front line whose chances would improve greatly if he crossed to the fence, DANGEROUS (8) might get the right trip behind FOX DAN (1) and was good winning his last start at Wagga, while ULTIMATE VINNIE (2) is going really well and shouldn’t be discounted for the minor end of trifectas and First 4s despite his starting price.
TODAY'S STATISTICS
18-3-3-1
TRACK
8-2-2-0
DISTANCE
7-1-2-0
TRK / DIST
9-1-2-0
LAST SEASON
4-2-0-0
THIS SEASON
CAREER STATISTICS
27%
WIN S/RATE
59%
PLACE S/RATE
49-13-10-6
CAREER
$266,660
PRIZE MONEY
1650 - 2600
WIN RANGE
8
DAYS LAST RACE
Career Statistics
Stats Win % Place % Rank
Total 49-13-10-6 27% 59% 5
Distance 8-2-2-0 25% 50% 6
Dist Range 26-7-7-4 27% 69% 5
Track 18-3-3-1 17% 39% 8
Track / Dist 7-1-2-0 14% 43% 8
This Season 4-2-0-0 50% 50% 3
Last Season 9-1-2-0 11% 33% 6
1st up 0-0-0-0 0% 0% N/A
2nd up 0-0-0-0 0% 0% N/A
Career Best MR 1:51.2MS 3
Distance Best MR 1:52.2MS 1
Stable Stats
Stats Win % Place % Rank
Driver 12mth --- 0% 0% N/A
Abby Sanderson
Trainer 12mth --- 0% 0% N/A
S T Sanderson
Trained at: Murchison North
Owners: P G Lowry, D J Lowry, J Wilson, L J Hogan, R J Hodge, M J Dillon
Breeder(s): Harshell Investments Pty Ltd
Colours: Green & White Stripes, Green Sleeves
Age/Sex: 6 year old brown horse
Breeding: Sweet Lou USA - Ark Monroe (Presidential Ball USA)
National Rating: NR116
Gear Changes
Removed: ; Added:
RECENT FORM
RESULT DAY RACE DETAILS RESULT
1 of 9 48
RIVERIN (Good) 29/05/2026, 1740m, No NR. 1:53.2 (55.0, 26.6)
Finished 1/9 $11832, Abby Sanderson (Fr7), $10.00
raced roughly in score up, out of position at start, warning issued, 3 wide middle, worked forward, 800 metres, outside leader at bell, swabbed
1st DANGEROUS (Fr7)
2nd GUNNA RELOAD (Fr2) 2.6m
3rd BAINBRIDGE (Fr3) 2.4m
8 of 11 4
MILDURA (Good) 11/04/2026, 2600m, No NR. 1:57.4 (57.2, 28.9)
Finished 8/11 btn 29.1m, $40000, Abby Sanderson (Sr6), $34.00
out of position at start, no action taken, checked, forced wide, 4 back on the pegs at bell
1st JILLIBY NITRO (Sr4)
2nd FOX DAN (Sr2) 5.3m
3rd FORTY LOVE (Fr5) 2.2m
6 of 8 13
MILDURA (Good) 07/04/2026, 2190m, No NR. 1:56.7 (57.0, 29.7)
Finished 6/8 btn 11.3m, $8000, Abby Sanderson (Sr3), $3.40
1 out 2 back at bell
1st MY ULTIMATE JIMMY NZ (Fr3)
2nd ISTHISJUSTFANTASY (Sr2) 2.3m
3rd FORTY LOVE (Fr5) 1.1m
1 of 8 102
BENDIGO (Good) 25/03/2026, 1650m, NR 65 or better. 1:54.3 (55.0, 27.5)
Finished 1/8 $8000, Abby Sanderson (Fr7), $1.85
gate speed, outside leader at bell
1st DANGEROUS (Fr7)
2nd WESTERN SONADOR (Fr6) 1.6m
3rd DRESSED IN GOLD NZ (Fr3) 4.2m
9 of 9 28
MELTON (Good) 13/12/2025, 1720m, No NR. 1:50.5 (53.7, 26.2)
Finished 9/9 btn 21.4m, $22500, Abby Sanderson (Fr6), $31.00
vets examination before race, caught wide early , worked forward, 1 out 1 back at bell
1st PETRACCA (Fr4)
2nd SWEETNIKKILOU (Fr1) 8.1m
3rd TRIPLE EIGHT NZ (Sr1) HFHD
1 of 11 35
MELTON (Good) 15/11/2025, 1720m, No NR. 1:51.2 (55.0, 27.2)
Finished 1/11 $22500, Abby Sanderson (Fr1), $3.80
gate speed, led, withstood challenge, leader at bell, swabbed
1st DANGEROUS (Fr1)
2nd BULLETPROOF BOY (Sr2) 1.4m
3rd TRIPLE EIGHT NZ (Fr2) NK
7 of 8 7
MELTON (Good) 11/10/2025, 1720m, No NR. 1:51.1 (55.1, 27.1)
Finished 7/8 btn 17.7m, $30000, Abby Sanderson (Fr4), $101.00
pre race swab, restrained after start, 5 back on the pegs at bell
1st BULLETPROOF BOY (Fr1)
2nd LEAP TO FAME (Fr5) HFHD
3rd MIKI PINS NZ (Fr2) 3.5m
4 of 8 21
MELTON (Good) 04/10/2025, 2240m, No NR. 1:53.9 (54.2, 27.3)
Finished 4/8 btn 5.8m, $30000, Abby Sanderson (Sr1), $12.00
3 back on pegs at bell, used sprint lane
1st CATCH A WAVE (Fr2)
2nd WAR DAN BUDDY (Sr2) 3.2m
3rd PLAINS IN HEAVEN (Fr1) HD
4 of 9 14
MELTON (Good) 13/09/2025, 1720m, No NR. 1:51.0 (54.7, 27.1)
Finished 4/9 btn 1.6m, $50000, Abby Sanderson (Sr1), $7.50
3 back on pegs at bell, held up early, used sprint lane, tightened, contact marker pegs, driver fined $
1st HORN PLAYER (Fr5)
2nd WAR DAN BUDDY (Fr6) 1.3m
3rd HES FROM HEAVEN NZ (Fr4) SHFHD
2 of 8 N/A
MELTON (Good) 30/08/2025, 2240m, No NR. 1:55.7 (54.7, 26.8)
Finished 2/8 btn 6.0m, $22500, Abby Sanderson (Sr1), $11.00
pre race swab, 1 out 1 back at bell
1st HES FROM HEAVEN NZ (Fr5)
2nd DANGEROUS (Sr1) 6.0m
3rd ULTIMATE VINNIE (Fr3) 3.9m