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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)
2-0-1-0
TRACK
4-0-2-0
DISTANCE
1-0-1-0
TRK / DIST
36-5-3-8
LAST SEASON
7-1-2-0
THIS SEASON
15%
WIN
S/RATE
48%
PLACE
S/RATE
75-11-12-13
CAREER
$104,956
PRIZE MONEY
1609 - 2579
WIN RANGE
7
DAYS LAST RACE
| Career Statistics | ||||
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| Stats | Win % | Place % | Rank | |
| Total | 75-11-12-13 | 15% | 48% | 6 |
| Distance | 4-0-2-0 | 0% | 50% | 5 |
| Dist Range | 45-7-8-9 | 16% | 53% | 4 |
| Track | 2-0-1-0 | 0% | 50% | 6 |
| Track / Dist | 1-0-1-0 | 0% | 100% | 3 |
| This Season | 7-1-2-0 | 14% | 43% | 7 |
| Last Season | 36-5-3-8 | 14% | 44% | 4 |
| 1st up | 0-0-0-0 | 0% | 0% | N/A |
| 2nd up | 0-0-0-0 | 0% | 0% | N/A |
| Career Best MR | 1:53.6 | 3 | ||
| Distance Best MR | 1:53.6MS | 3 | ||
| Stable Stats | ||||
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| Stats | Win % | Place % | Rank | |
| Driver 12mth | --- | 0% | 0% | N/A |
| Jordan Leedham | ||||
| Trainer 12mth | --- | 0% | 0% | N/A |
| D F Braun | ||||
| Trained at: | Melton West | |||
| Owners: | P M (Pauline) McColgan | |||
| Breeder(s): | D M Hewitt, M A Hewitt | |||
| Colours: | Dark Blue, White Braces, Red Diamonds, Dark Blue Sleeves White Cuffs&Armbands | |||
| Age/Sex: | 7 year old brown gelding | |||
| Breeding: | Village Jolt CA - Colossal Girl (Hare Hare USA) | |||
| National Rating: | NR68 | |||
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RECENT FORM
| RESULT | DAY | RACE DETAILS | RESULT |
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| 4 of 11 | 16 |
MELTON
(Good)
27/06/2026, 2240m, NR 60 to 71. 1:55.4 (55.0, 26.4)
Finished 4/11
btn 33.1m, $15000, James Herbertson (Sr4), $19.00
1 out 3 back at bell
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1st
APOLLOSTORM (Fr5)
2nd
LE CARDINAL (Fr2) 1.4m
3rd
KEAYANG PAYTON (Fr3) 29.8m
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| 6 of 9 | 75 |
BALARAT
(Good)
11/06/2026, 2200m, 0W/15.0K stake 1:57.1 (56.5, 28.1)
Finished 6/9
btn 11.3m, $7000, James Herbertson (Sr2), $2.15
pre race swab, 1 out 3 back at bell, inconvenienced, run queried
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1st
DANCE AFFAIR (Fr5)
2nd
KEAYANG SWEETHEART (Sr1) HFHD
3rd
RANGER RICK NZ (Fr6) 2.2m
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| 2 of 11 | 20 |
MELTON
(Good)
28/03/2026, 1720m, 0W/15.0K stake 1:53.3 (55.5, 27.6)
Finished 2/11
btn HD, $15000, Jordan Leedham (Fr5), $15.00
gate speed, led, leader at bell, hung in under pressure, driver cautioned lack of control
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1st
TARA VICTORY NZ (Fr1)
2nd
MIGHTY JOLT (Fr5) HD
3rd
ROYAL APPOINTMENT (Sr1) 4.1m
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| 11 of 12 | 8 |
CARRICK
(Good)
08/03/2026, 2650m, NR 70 or better. 2:05.1 (57.3, 28.6)
Finished 11/12
btn 32.1m, $20000, Liam Older (FT Fr2), $2.10
began badly, last chance in draw, 1 out 2 back at bell
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1st
FLEETWOOD ROCK (FT Fr3)
2nd
PHOTO FIRST (FT Fr5) SHFHD
3rd
PARDOE PLUGGA (20 Fr1) HD
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| 1 of 11 | 14 |
HOBART
(Good)
28/02/2026, 2579m, NR 60 or better. 2:01.7 (56.8, 28.1)
Finished 1/11
$14000, Jack Laugher (10 Fr1), $3.80
1 out 5 back at bell, swabbed
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1st
MIGHTY JOLT (10 Fr1)
2nd
IMPERIAL LAZ NZ (10 Fr2) HFHD
3rd
SAPPHIRE GAMBLER (FT Fr6) 14.6m
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| 2 of 8 | 7 |
ALBPARK
(Good)
14/02/2026, 1660m, NR 50 or better. 1:54.0 (55.7, 27.3)
Finished 2/8
btn 4.1m, $14500, Shane Graham (Fr3), $41.00
3 back on pegs at bell, used sprint lane
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1st
UDDERLY SWEET (Fr1)
2nd
MIGHTY JOLT (Fr3) 4.1m
3rd
SMARTER THAN YOU (Fr2) NK
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| 10 of 11 | 42 |
ALBPARK
(Good)
07/02/2026, 2138m, NR 50 or better. 1:53.6 (54.0, 26.7)
Finished 10/11
btn 37.4m, $21378, Shane Graham (Fr3), $71.00
restrained after start, 1 out 4 back at bell, inconvenienced
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1st
FRENCH FRIES (Sr2)
2nd
UDDERLY SWEET (Fr2) 12.3m
3rd
SMARTER THAN YOU (Fr5) HFNK
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| 6 of 12 | 7 |
ALBPARK
(Good)
27/12/2025, 2138m, No NR. 1:54.4 (57.5, 28.2)
Finished 6/12
btn 10.5m, $21378, Shane Graham (Fr3), $7.00
gate speed, led, leader at bell
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1st
GO THE RED (Sr5)
2nd
GEM PUNTER PETE (Fr5) 3.3m
3rd
DEEBO (Fr4) HD
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| 3 of 9 | 11 |
ALBPARK
(Good)
20/12/2025, 1660m, No NR. 1:53.2 (55.2, 27.5)
Finished 3/9
btn 3.9m, $14500, Shane Graham (Fr1), $8.00
gate speed, led, surrendered lead early, behind leader at bell
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1st
CHEERSTOLOU (Sr2)
2nd
TINDER SURPRISE NZ (Fr4) 3.6m
3rd
MIGHTY JOLT (Fr1) HFHD
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| 1 of 9 | N/A |
ALBPARK
(Good)
09/12/2025, 2138m, No NR. 1:57.6 (56.8, 28.1)
Finished 1/9
$9120, Shane Graham (FT Fr1), $3.40
post race blood test, leader at bell, swabbed
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1st
MIGHTY JOLT (FT Fr1)
2nd
AMAMI (20 Fr3) 1.3m
3rd
FREE THINKER (20 Fr1) 1.3m
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