Melton (VIC)
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R3
16h31m
Hertz Melton Pace
2240m | Mobile Start | Pacers | 6:34pm
TRACK INFORMATION
Max 7 across front
Sprint lane
RACE CONDITIONS
NR 67 to 77. PBD/L4$
RESTRICTIONS
No age restrictions
No sex restrictions
PRIZE MONEY
$11,000
 
 
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R3
6 - THESTATESMAN
  • 6 Thestatesman (FR6)
  • D: Chris Alford
  • T: A M Alford
  • 3-8-6-8-2-8-3-2-3-8
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RACE COMMENT
OVERVIEW: FAIRPLAY (9) was very impressive winning first-up from a break here at Melton a fortnight ago when sweeping around the field at the corner and racing clear to score decisively. He’s a handy horse who is only lightly raced and might get a lovely trip here in the small field. There appears good speed off the front line, which should give him the chance to rattle over the top late. MIGHTY JOLT (5) led and was only nailed late by TARA VICTORY (2) when first-up for Dean Braun back in late March and it’s expected driver Jordan Leedham will make a bid for the top where he’d be hard to beat, MY UNCLE STAN (3) had a dip for the lead, took cover in the running line and still finished well when fifth behind Big Sledge Hammer last weekend, while THESTATESMAN (6) had no luck in that race and dropped out, but his prior form was very strong. BACK: FAIRPLAY (9) – 3 units (win)
TODAY'S STATISTICS
31-3-4-3
TRACK
18-2-3-2
DISTANCE
18-2-3-2
TRK / DIST
19-3-2-0
LAST SEASON
10-0-2-3
THIS SEASON
3/9
OUR RANKING
CAREER STATISTICS
15%
WIN S/RATE
44%
PLACE S/RATE
48-7-11-3
CAREER
$78,800
PRIZE MONEY
1690 - 2240
WIN RANGE
7
DAYS LAST RACE
Career Statistics
Stats Win % Place % Rank
Total 48-7-11-3 15% 44% 6
Distance 18-2-3-2 11% 39% 3
Dist Range 30-5-7-2 17% 47% 4
Track 31-3-4-3 10% 32% 2
Track / Dist 18-2-3-2 11% 39% 2
This Season 10-0-2-3 0% 50% 5
Last Season 19-3-2-0 16% 26% 6
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 6
Distance Best MR 1:54.9MS 1
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
Gear Changes
Removed: ; Added:
RECENT FORM
RESULT DAY RACE DETAILS RESULT
8 of 9 14
MELTON (Rain Affected) 11/07/2026, 2240m, NR 70 to 79. 1:56.6 (57.6, 28.9)
Finished 8/9 btn 33.2m, $15000, Chris Alford (Fr5), $5.00
3 wide early, 3 wide middle, worked forward, outside leader at bell, dropped whip, Gave ground over concluding stages
1st BIG SLEDGE HAMMER (Sr1)
2nd CLYMENUS NZ (Fr7) 1.3m
3rd SOHO DARKNSTORMY (Fr4) 6.3m
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 N/A
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
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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