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R7
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Breeders Crown 3yo Noms Now Open Pace
1720m | Mobile Start | Pacers |
8:11pm
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RACE COMMENT
OVERVIEW: THE STEEL DRAGON (1) clocked some outstanding sectionals (race fastest 54.90 last half, 1:55.53 last mile) in his most recent outing at Melton when he finished fifth behind Major Blitz. He came from last down the back straight in the big field, and had all the best splits home despite covering the equal most ground in the race. He’s not a brilliant beginner, but if he can do enough to settle in behind the leader, he will take a power of holding out late. FAIRPLAY (9) is first-up since May 2025, has trialled nicely twice in preparation for this and will likely start a warm favourite given he hails from the Emma Stewart barn, MIGHTY JOLT (3) can be a sharp improver drawn off the front here as he might be able to lead, while HITCH TO HIS STAR (7) was a good winner at Wagga latest and looks the next best of the winning hopes. BACK: THE STEEL DRAGON (1) – 1.5 units (each-way)
16-2-2-0
TRACK
5-2-0-0
DISTANCE
5-2-0-0
TRK / DIST
8-2-0-2
LAST SEASON
18-3-3-2
THIS SEASON
1/9
OUR RANKING
23%
WIN
S/RATE
50%
PLACE
S/RATE
30-7-4-4
CAREER
$41,880
PRIZE MONEY
1710 - 2190
WIN RANGE
14
DAYS LAST RACE
| Career Statistics | ||||
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| Stats | Win % | Place % | Rank | |
| Total | 30-7-4-4 | 23% | 50% | 3 |
| Distance | 5-2-0-0 | 40% | 40% | 2 |
| Dist Range | 11-4-1-2 | 36% | 64% | 2 |
| Track | 16-2-2-0 | 13% | 25% | 5 |
| Track / Dist | 5-2-0-0 | 40% | 40% | 2 |
| This Season | 18-3-3-2 | 17% | 44% | 5 |
| Last Season | 8-2-0-2 | 25% | 50% | 2 |
| 1st up | 0-0-0-0 | 0% | 0% | N/A |
| 2nd up | 0-0-0-0 | 0% | 0% | N/A |
| Career Best MR | 1:55.6MS | 6 | ||
| Distance Best MR | 1:55.6MS | 6 | ||
| Stable Stats | ||||
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| Stats | Win % | Place % | Rank | |
| Driver 12mth | --- | 0% | 0% | N/A |
| Jack Laugher | ||||
| Trainer 12mth | --- | 0% | 0% | N/A |
| A A Herbertson | ||||
| Trained at: | Lexton | |||
| Owners: | K M (Keith) Parry | |||
| Breeder(s): | Yirribee Pacing Stud (Woodhouse) | |||
| Colours: | Light Blue, Ballarat Pressings Logo, White Sleeves, Royal Blue Collar, Waistband & Cuffs | |||
| Age/Sex: | 5 year old bay gelding | |||
| Breeding: | Fear the Dragon (US) - Miss Trickin Lombo (Blissfull Hall USA) | |||
| National Rating: | NR72 | |||
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RECENT FORM
| RESULT | DAY | RACE DETAILS | RESULT |
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| 5 of 12 | 9 |
MELTON
(Rain Affected)
20/06/2026, 2240m, No NR. 1:55.9 (56.2, 28.4)
Finished 5/12
btn 4.2m, $20000, James Herbertson (Fr5), $12.00
caught wide early , restrained middle stages, restrained to rear, 1 out 5 back at bell
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1st
MAJOR BLITZ (Fr6)
2nd
HIGHLANDHARTBREAKA (Fr4) 1.3m
3rd
ROYAL APPOINTMENT (Fr7) 1.4m
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| 3 of 9 | 8 |
BALARAT
(Good)
11/06/2026, 2200m, 0W/15.0K stake 1:54.0 (55.6, 28.0)
Finished 3/9
btn 20.8m, $7000, James Herbertson (Fr7), $3.70
restrained after start, 1 out 4 back at bell, held up early
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1st
MAJOR BLITZ (Sr1)
2nd
KEAYANG PAYTON (Fr3) 7.8m
3rd
THE STEEL DRAGON (Fr7) 13.0m
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| 1 of 9 | 11 |
BENDIGO
(Good)
03/06/2026, 2150m, 0W/15.0K stake 1:56.1 (57.0, 28.6)
Finished 1/9
$7000, James Herbertson (Sr2), $2.70
1 out 3 back at bell
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1st
THE STEEL DRAGON (Sr2)
2nd
SPORTSBOU (Fr3) HD
3rd
GUNFORHIRE (Fr7) 4.0m
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| 5 of 11 | 14 |
MELTON
(Good)
23/05/2026, 2240m, 0W/15.0K stake 1:56.4 (57.0, 28.4)
Finished 5/11
btn 8.8m, $15000, James Herbertson (Fr3), $9.50
4 back on the pegs at bell
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1st
KARTIARE (Sr4)
2nd
ALL BLAZING GUNS (Fr7) HFNK
3rd
HEATSEEKER (Sr1) NK
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| 2 of 12 | 7 |
MELTON
(Good)
09/05/2026, 2240m, 0W/15.0K stake 1:56.9 (56.2, 28.0)
Finished 2/12
btn 5.0m, $15000, James Herbertson (Fr2), $6.00
3 back on pegs at bell
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1st
IDEAL BANDIT (Fr1)
2nd
THE STEEL DRAGON (Fr2) 5.0m
3rd
DANCE AFFAIR (Fr4) 3.3m
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| 1 of 7 | 7 |
MELTON
(Good)
02/05/2026, 1720m, NR 60 to 69. 1:56.1 (57.0, 28.1)
Finished 1/7
$10000, Jordan Leedham (Fr5), $17.00
restrained after start, 1 out 2 back at bell, swabbed
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1st
THE STEEL DRAGON (Fr5)
2nd
JACCKA CONNOR NZ (Fr1) 1.5m
3rd
SCHERGER THAT (Fr2) HFHD
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| 5 of 9 | 15 |
MELTON
(Good)
25/04/2026, 2240m, 0W/15.0K stake 1:56.6 (57.3, 28.9)
Finished 5/9
btn 11.9m, $15000, James Herbertson (Fr3), $7.50
caught wide early , restrained to rear, 1 out 3 back at bell
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1st
ISOLATION (Fr2)
2nd
LOUGLE (Sr2) 5.2m
3rd
LUVA SCRAP (Fr5) 4.4m
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| 11 of 12 | 6 |
MELTON
(Good)
10/04/2026, 2240m, NR 60 to 69. 1:55.1 (55.1, 27.2)
Finished 11/12
btn 39.2m, $10000, James Herbertson (Fr5), $34.00
restrained after start, 1 out 4 back at bell
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1st
CARDIGAN DAN (Fr2)
2nd
FEARLESS WRITER (Fr1) 26.5m
3rd
IN AN IDEAL WORLD (Sr1) HFHD
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| 4 of 8 | 7 |
MELTON
(Good)
04/04/2026, 2240m, 0W/15.0K stake 1:57.5 (56.8, 28.3)
Finished 4/8
btn 13.3m, $15000, James Herbertson (Sr2), $7.00
outside leader at bell
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1st
ZANDA MAN (Fr4)
2nd
INTRUSION (Sr1) 4.5m
3rd
NEATNTIDY (Fr2) 4.3m
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| 7 of 11 | N/A |
MELTON
(Good)
28/03/2026, 1720m, 0W/15.0K stake 1:53.3 (55.5, 27.6)
Finished 7/11
btn 18.7m, $15000, Ewa Justice (Fr6), $51.00
restrained after start, 5 back on the pegs at bell
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1st
TARA VICTORY NZ (Fr1)
2nd
MIGHTY JOLT (Fr5) HD
3rd
ROYAL APPOINTMENT (Sr1) 4.1m
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