Melton (VIC)
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R7
17h45m
Australian Pacing Gold Pace
2240m | Mobile Start | Pacers | 9:01pm
TRACK INFORMATION
Max 7 across front
Sprint lane
RACE CONDITIONS
NR up to 79. PBD/L4$
RESTRICTIONS
No age restrictions
No sex restrictions
PRIZE MONEY
$15,000
 
 
  Flucs Open Today Fluc -3 Fluc -2 Fluc -1 Win
R7
5 - THESTATESMAN
  • 5 Thestatesman (FR5)
  • D: Chris Alford
  • T: A M Alford
  • 6-8-2-8-3-2-3-8-3-7
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RACE COMMENT
OVERVIEW: MISS ARI (8) was able to nail MOST EXCITING (7) in the shadows of the post here at Melton back on June 20 thanks to a wonderful Chris Alford drive and since then she’s won again at HQ in gritty style from the chair and also at Menangle when sprinting too fast to score decisively on July 18. She’s a very good mare and I’ll remain in her corner, thinking she can round up her rivals and make it four-straight triumphs. MOST EXCITING (7) is the obvious danger and likely favourite based off his outstanding form this campaign and front-line draw. Since his defeat from MISS ARI (8), he’s run third to Le Cardinal and scored a big victory back here at Melton a fortnight ago. If he can find the front – and it’s a big if given the speed underneath him – he looks hard to beat. THESTATESMAN (5) continued his good form with another strong-finishing effort for seventh – beaten just 8.8m – last weekend behind I Am The Storm and just needs luck in running to be a factor, while TWISTING BY (2) hasn’t had the draws to do much in two runs this time in, but can improve sharply from barrier two. BACK: MISS ARI (8) – 2 units (win)
TODAY'S STATISTICS
33-3-4-4
TRACK
19-2-3-3
DISTANCE
19-2-3-3
TRK / DIST
19-3-2-0
LAST SEASON
12-0-2-4
THIS SEASON
CAREER STATISTICS
14%
WIN S/RATE
44%
PLACE S/RATE
50-7-11-4
CAREER
$80,200
PRIZE MONEY
1690 - 2240
WIN RANGE
7
DAYS LAST RACE
Career Statistics
Stats Win % Place % Rank
Total 50-7-11-4 14% 44% 6
Distance 19-2-3-3 11% 42% 5
Dist Range 31-5-7-3 16% 48% 6
Track 33-3-4-4 9% 33% 6
Track / Dist 19-2-3-3 11% 42% 5
This Season 12-0-2-4 0% 50% 8
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 2
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
7 of 11 14
MELTON (Good) 01/08/2026, 1720m, NR up to 75. 1:52.3 (56.3, 28.1)
Finished 7/11 btn 8.8m, $15000, Josh Duggan (Fr4), $61.00
caught wide early , restrained middle stages, 1 out 4 back at bell, 3 wide late with trail
1st I AM THE STORM (Sr1)
2nd MY UNCLE STAN (Fr5) 2.1m
3rd DANCE AFFAIR (Fr2) HD
3 of 8 7
MELTON (Good) 18/07/2026, 2240m, NR 67 to 77. 1:56.1 (54.7, 26.7)
Finished 3/8 btn 13.4m, $11000, Chris Alford (Fr5), $6.50
restrained after start, 1 out 3 back at bell
1st FAIRPLAY (Sr2)
2nd HITTHEROADJACK NZ (Fr1) 9.8m
3rd THESTATESMAN (Fr5) 3.6m
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 N/A
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
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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