Melton (VIC)
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R6
17h8m
Hygain Edge Pace
2240m | Mobile Start | Pacers | 8:20pm
TRACK INFORMATION
Max 7 across front
Sprint lane
RACE CONDITIONS
NR 70 to 79. PBD/L4$
RESTRICTIONS
No age restrictions
No sex restrictions
PRIZE MONEY
$15,000
 
 
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R6
5 - THESTATESMAN
  • 5 Thestatesman (FR5)
  • D: Chris Alford
  • T: A M Alford
  • x-3-8-6-8-2-8-3-2-3
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RACE COMMENT
OVERVIEW: THE STATESMAN (5) was probably the run of the race in an event five of these horses contested on June 27, which was won by the flying Good Tobe Locksley. He drew two, drifted back to near last and made a sustained three-wide charge to finish third, beaten just 2.9m. He clocked some good sectionals home, and while he’s unlikely to find the fence here, I’m happy in his corner given how well he’s going of late. Just need some Chris Alford magic from gate five… SOHO DARKNSTORMY (4) has blistering gate speed and looks almost a certain leader here, so he must be a huge danger. He drew seven, speared over and led that aforementioned race and was only nailed in the shadows of the post. To be fair, he probably had every chance there, but the lead might be a little easier this time and a slightly softer trip in front might be good enough for him to sneak away with this. SPRINGFIELD AFFAIR (1) gets the draw to run well while MEDINA (9) won well two back here at Melton in a handy race.
TODAY'S STATISTICS
30-3-4-3
TRACK
17-2-3-2
DISTANCE
17-2-3-2
TRK / DIST
19-3-2-0
LAST SEASON
9-0-2-3
THIS SEASON
CAREER STATISTICS
15%
WIN S/RATE
45%
PLACE S/RATE
47-7-11-3
CAREER
$78,500
PRIZE MONEY
1690 - 2240
WIN RANGE
14
DAYS LAST RACE
Career Statistics
Stats Win % Place % Rank
Total 47-7-11-3 15% 45% 6
Distance 17-2-3-2 12% 41% 3
Dist Range 29-5-7-2 17% 48% 4
Track 30-3-4-3 10% 33% 5
Track / Dist 17-2-3-2 12% 41% 3
This Season 9-0-2-3 0% 56% 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 7
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 (A70)
Gear Changes
Removed: Open Bridle; Added: Blinkers - Cant See Bak, Buxton
RECENT FORM
RESULT DAY RACE DETAILS RESULT
3 of 9 7
MELTON (Good) 27/06/2026, 2240m, NR 72 to 82. 1:56.3 (57.2, 28.6)
Finished 3/9 btn 2.9m, $15000, Chris Alford (Fr2), $2.50
1 out 3 back at bell, 3 wide latter
1st GOOD TOBE LOCKSLEY (Sr2)
2nd SOHO DARKNSTORMY (Fr6) NK
3rd THESTATESMAN (Fr2) 2.1m
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 N/A
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
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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