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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)
10-1-3-0
TRACK
6-0-2-0
DISTANCE
6-0-2-0
TRK / DIST
11-1-2-0
LAST SEASON
5-1-1-0
THIS SEASON
19%
WIN
S/RATE
38%
PLACE
S/RATE
26-5-5-0
CAREER
$32,070
PRIZE MONEY
1609 - 2240
WIN RANGE
12
DAYS LAST RACE
| Career Statistics | ||||
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| Stats | Win % | Place % | Rank | |
| Total | 26-5-5-0 | 19% | 38% | 4 |
| Distance | 6-0-2-0 | 0% | 33% | 6 |
| Dist Range | 17-2-4-0 | 12% | 35% | 7 |
| Track | 10-1-3-0 | 10% | 40% | 3 |
| Track / Dist | 6-0-2-0 | 0% | 33% | 6 |
| This Season | 5-1-1-0 | 20% | 40% | 3 |
| Last Season | 11-1-2-0 | 9% | 27% | 7 |
| 1st up | 0-0-0-0 | 0% | 0% | N/A |
| 2nd up | 0-0-0-0 | 0% | 0% | N/A |
| Career Best MR | 1:53.5MS | 2 | ||
| Distance Best MR | 1:53.5MS | 2 | ||
| Stable Stats | ||||
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| Stats | Win % | Place % | Rank | |
| Driver 12mth | --- | 0% | 0% | N/A |
| Matthew Craven | ||||
| 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: | 5 year old bay gelding | |||
| Breeding: | Sweet Lou USA - Pacific Playgirl NZ (Pacific Rocket USA) | |||
| National Rating: | NR64 | |||
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RECENT FORM
| RESULT | DAY | RACE DETAILS | RESULT |
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| 5 of 10 | 16 |
HORSHAM
(Good)
22/06/2026, 1700m, NR 56 to 64. 1:57.4 (56.4, 26.6)
Finished 5/10
btn 11.6m, $7000, Matthew Craven (Sr1), $4.80
4 back on the pegs at bell
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1st
THE NAKED ART (Fr4)
2nd
RANGER RICK NZ (Fr7) HD
3rd
OUR ULTIMATE GRACY NZ (Fr1) 2.2m
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| 11 of 11 | 7 |
MELTON
(Good)
06/06/2026, 1720m, 0W/15.0K stake 1:52.9 (55.7, 28.0)
Finished 11/11
btn 17.9m, $15000, Matthew Craven (Fr2), $9.00
1 out 2 back at bell
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1st
HOORAH PHILTRA (Fr5)
2nd
OZZIE CORKA (Fr3) NK
3rd
SEASIDE BOY (Sr2) HD
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| 6 of 8 | 7 |
MELTON
(Good)
30/05/2026, 1720m, 0W/15.0K stake 1:55.4 (55.7, 28.2)
Finished 6/8
btn 6.1m, $15000, Matthew Craven (Sr3), $9.00
out of position at start, driver cautioned score up, 5 back on the pegs at bell, 3 wide latter
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1st
MEDINA (Sr1)
2nd
OZZIE CORKA (Fr4) NK
3rd
RANGER RICK NZ (Fr3) HD
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| 2 of 11 | 14 |
MELTON
(Good)
23/05/2026, 2240m, 0W/15.0K stake 1:56.4 (57.0, 28.4)
Finished 2/11
btn HFNK, $15000, Matthew Craven (Fr7), $71.00
3 back on pegs at bell, held up early
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1st
KARTIARE (Sr4)
2nd
ALL BLAZING GUNS (Fr7) HFNK
3rd
HEATSEEKER (Sr1) NK
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| 1 of 10 | 138 |
MELTON
(Good)
09/05/2026, 2240m, NR 58 to 66. 1:56.7 (57.3, 28.3)
Finished 1/10
$10000, Matthew Craven (Fr4), $101.00
gate speed, 1 out 2 back at bell, used sprint lane, swabbed
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1st
ALL BLAZING GUNS (Fr4)
2nd
STAR TO FALL (Fr3) 1.7m
3rd
FIRE MARSHALL (Fr6) HFNK
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| 9 of 9 | 15 |
TERANG
(Good)
22/12/2025, 1680m, NR 56 to 64. 1:55.3 (56.9, 29.0)
Finished 9/9
btn 17.4m, $7000, Amy Day (Fr5), $7.50
pre race warm up, restrained after start, 1 out 4 back at bell
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1st
SHADOW CELT (Sr2)
2nd
GUNFORHIRE (Fr6) 2.1m
3rd
THE STEEL DRAGON (Fr4) 1.3m
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| 4 of 11 | 8 |
HORSHAM
(Good)
07/12/2025, 1700m, NR 56 to 64. 1:55.5 (57.5, 28.4)
Finished 4/11
btn 16.4m, $8000, Amy Day (Fr3), $4.60
gate speed, 1 out 2 back at bell
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1st
BROWNIESATMIDNIGHT (Sr3)
2nd
STEEL THE MOMENT (Fr7) 4.9m
3rd
EASTBRO CHRISSY (Fr6) 9.7m
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| 11 of 12 | 138 |
MELTON
(Good)
29/11/2025, 1720m, 0W/15.0K stake 1:54.2 (56.5, 27.6)
Finished 11/12
btn 13.5m, $15000, Matthew Craven (Fr6), $31.00
pre race warm up, restrained early stages, 6 back on the pegs at bell
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1st
ATA RANGI (Fr5)
2nd
AMPHIJET (Fr2) HFNK
3rd
CELESTIAL ZODIAC (Fr4) 1.9m
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| 4 of 11 | 19 |
HAMILTN
(Rain Affected)
14/07/2025, 2160m, NR 56 to 64. 1:57.3 (56.9, 28.2)
Finished 4/11
btn 8.0m, $7000, Matthew Craven (Sr2), $9.50
pre race warm up, 3 wide middle, worked forward, led, leader at bell, shifted out under pressure
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1st
RANGER RICK NZ (Fr3)
2nd
THE SPORTZ STAR (Sr3) HFNK
3rd
GOODTIME LIBBY (Fr1) 3.8m
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| 7 of 7 | N/A |
TERANG
(Good)
25/06/2025, 1680m, NR 65 or better. 1:54.4 (58.1, 29.3)
Finished 7/7
btn 31.2m, $8000, Amy Day (Fr2), $61.00
raced roughly in score up, gate speed, led, surrendered lead early, raced roughly, behind leader at bell, Gave ground over concluding stages
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1st
JILLIBY NITRO (Fr4)
2nd
KEAYANG TOKYO (Fr6) HFNK
3rd
YOUNG BLUEY (Fr5) 2.0m
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