Melton (VIC)
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3 4 5 6 7 8 9
R2
13h52m
Dynamic Print Group Pace
2240m | Mobile Start | Pacers | 5:37pm
TRACK INFORMATION
Max 7 across front
Sprint lane
RACE CONDITIONS
NR 72 to 82. PBD/NR
RESTRICTIONS
No age restrictions
No sex restrictions
PRIZE MONEY
$15,000
 
 
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R2
2 - THESTATESMAN
  • 2 Thestatesman (FR2)
  • D: Chris Alford
  • T: A M Alford
  • 0-x-3-8-6-8-2-8-3-2
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RACE COMMENT
ANALYSIS: Even contest where plenty looks to hinge on the speed map. REPELLING (4) is a known fast beginner and will likely look to cross to the fence, but there is the chance he will take cover over 2240m if he gets there. This might mean Ryan Sanderson and IDEAL BANDIT (1) hunt up to try hold the lead in the fear of being buried too far back. While it’s a little unclear where he ends up in running, I think THESTATESMAN (2) is drawn well enough and in good enough form to win a race like this. He sprinted nicely to finish second to Dynamitedan last weekend and is just favoured over GOOD TOBE LOCKSLEY (9), who has been super since joining the Adam Kelly yard. He won from the one-one last start and is drawn nicely off the back row in a race where the speed should be genuine. IDEAL BANDIT (1) scored from this draw at Melton on May 9 and must be regarded as a strong hope, while MY UNCLE STAN (3) produced his best run of the campaign when a fast-finishing third to GOOD TOBE LOCKSLEY (9) on June 13. Others can win, including the in-form pair PERUN (5) and CLYMENUS (6).
TODAY'S STATISTICS
29-3-4-2
TRACK
16-2-3-1
DISTANCE
16-2-3-1
TRK / DIST
19-3-2-0
LAST SEASON
8-0-2-2
THIS SEASON
4/10
OUR RANKING
CAREER STATISTICS
15%
WIN S/RATE
43%
PLACE S/RATE
46-7-11-2
CAREER
$77,000
PRIZE MONEY
1690 - 2240
WIN RANGE
7
DAYS LAST RACE
Career Statistics
Stats Win % Place % Rank
Total 46-7-11-2 15% 43% 5
Distance 16-2-3-1 13% 38% 4
Dist Range 28-5-7-1 18% 46% 4
Track 29-3-4-2 10% 31% 6
Track / Dist 16-2-3-1 13% 38% 4
This Season 8-0-2-2 0% 50% 6
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 8
Distance Best MR 1:54.9MS 3
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: NR69 (A72)
Gear Changes
Removed: ; Added:
RECENT FORM
RESULT DAY RACE DETAILS RESULT
2 of 9 7
MELTON (Rain Affected) 20/06/2026, 2240m, NR 67 to 77. 1:57.0 (55.6, 27.8)
Finished 2/9 btn 6.6m, $15000, Chris Alford (Fr6), $71.00
restrained after start, 1 out 2 back at bell
1st DYNAMITEDAN (Fr2)
2nd THESTATESMAN (Fr6) 6.6m
3rd CLYMENUS NZ (Sr2) 2.6m
3 of 11 15
MELTON (Good) 13/06/2026, 2240m, NR 60 to 69. 1:54.3 (56.2, 28.0)
Finished 3/11 btn 9.3m, $10000, Chris Alford (Sr1), $4.40
behind leader at bell, used sprint lane
1st CLYMENUS NZ (Sr2)
2nd HUGO ROCKS (Fr5) 8.5m
3rd THESTATESMAN (Sr1) HFNK
8 of 8 20
MELTON (Good) 29/05/2026, 2240m, NR up to 80 (NMWL6M) 1:55.2 (56.3, 28.4)
Finished 8/8 btn 56.0m, $10000, Chris Alford (Fr6), $3.80
restrained after start, 3 wide middle, tightened, worked forward, outside leader at bell, tired latter stages, warning issued, vets examination after race, endoscopic exam, no abnormalities rep., Follow Up Report
1st ODIN (Fr5)
2nd SEA FURY NZ (Sr1) 17.7m
3rd HITTHEROADJACK NZ (Fr2) 2.0m
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 N/A
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
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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