Benstud Standardbreds Pace
9:32pm • 2240m • Mobile Start • Pacers • Sprint lane • NR up to 89. • No age restrictions • $17,5009:32pm • 2240m • Mobile Start • Pacers • Sprint lane • NR up to 89. • No age restrictions • $17,500
D: James Herbertson
T: A A Herbertson
Age
5 years old
Sex
Bay - Gelding
Today's Stats
Track
19-3-2-1
Distance
13-1-2-0
Track & Distance
12-1-2-0
Last Season
8-2-0-2
This Season
21-4-3-3
Career
33-8-4-5
Prize Money
$52,280
Win Range
1710 - 2240
Last 10 Starts
5125135316
Last Run
7 days ago
Win S/Rate
Place S/Rate
| Total | Distance | Dist Range | Track | Trk & Dist | This Season | Last Season | 1st Up | 2nd Up | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stats | 33-8-4-5 | 13-1-2-0 | 20-4-3-2 | 19-3-2-1 | 12-1-2-0 | 21-4-3-3 | 8-2-0-2 | 0-0-0-0 | 0-0-0-0 | |
| Win % | 24% | 8% | 20% | 16% | 8% | 19% | 25% | 0% | 0% | |
| Place % | 52% | 23% | 45% | 32% | 25% | 48% | 50% | 0% | 0% | |
| Rank | 4 | 5 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | - | - |
| Finish | Date | Track | Distance | Race No. | Cond. | Class | Margin | Prize won | Driver | BR | Handicap | SP | Last Run | Settle | Mile rate | Winner | 2nd | 3rd |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/11 | 1 Aug 2026 | Melton | 1720m | - | NR up to 88. | Logical Staffing Solutions | 17.0m | $17,500 | Ewa Justice | Fr3 | - | $71.00 | 21 days ago | - | 1:51.9 (54.8, 27.0) | Fairplay | Hoorah Philtra 9.7m | Soho Darknstormy 4.2m |
| 1/11 | 11 Jul 2026 | Melton | 2240m | - | 0W/15.0K stake | Hyland Racing Colours Pace | - | $15,000 | Jack Laugher | Fr1 | - | $3.00 | 7 days ago | - | 1:56.6 (58.9, 30.2) | The Steel Dragon | With in Reason 1.2m | The Naked Art NK |
| 3/7 | 4 Jul 2026 | Melton | 1720m | - | 0W/15.0K stake | Breeders Crown 3yo Noms | 12.4m | $15,000 | Jack Laugher | Fr1 | - | $3.50 | 14 days ago | - | 1:53.7 (55.7, 27.8) | Fairplay | Hitch to His Star 2.7m | The Steel Dragon 9.7m |
| 5/12 | 20 Jun 2026 | Melton | 2240m | - | No NR. | Betavet Winter Series | 4.2m | $20,000 | James Herbertson | Fr5 | - | $12.00 | 9 days ago | - | 1:55.9 (56.2, 28.4) | Major Blitz | Highlandhartbreaka 1.3m | Royal Appointment 1.4m |
| 3/9 | 11 Jun 2026 | Balarat | 2200m | - | 0W/15.0K stake | Winter Series Nmw Pace | 20.8m | $7,000 | James Herbertson | Fr7 | - | $3.70 | 8 days ago | - | 1:54.0 (55.6, 28.0) | Major Blitz | Keayang Payton 7.8m | The Steel Dragon 13.0m |
| 1/9 | 3 Jun 2026 | Bendigo | 2150m | - | 0W/15.0K stake | Winter Series Pace | - | $7,000 | James Herbertson | Sr2 | - | $2.70 | 11 days ago | - | 1:56.1 (57.0, 28.6) | The Steel Dragon | Sportsbou HD | Gunforhire 4.0m |
| 5/11 | 23 May 2026 | Melton | 2240m | - | 0W/15.0K stake | Hyland Racing Colours Pace | 8.8m | $15,000 | James Herbertson | Fr3 | - | $9.50 | 14 days ago | - | 1:56.4 (57.0, 28.4) | Kartiare | All Blazing Guns HFNK | Heatseeker NK |
| 2/12 | 9 May 2026 | Melton | 2240m | - | 0W/15.0K stake | Logical Staffing Solutions | 5.0m | $15,000 | James Herbertson | Fr2 | - | $6.00 | 7 days ago | - | 1:56.9 (56.2, 28.0) | Ideal Bandit | The Steel Dragon 5.0m | Dance Affair 3.3m |
| 1/7 | 2 May 2026 | Melton | 1720m | - | NR 60 to 69. | Happy 30th Birthday Jordie | - | $10,000 | Jordan Leedham | Fr5 | - | $17.00 | 7 days ago | - | 1:56.1 (57.0, 28.1) | The Steel Dragon | Jaccka Connor NZ 1.5m | Scherger That HFHD |
| 5/9 | 25 Apr 2026 | Melton | 2240m | - | 0W/15.0K stake | Hygain Edge Pace | 11.9m | $15,000 | James Herbertson | Fr3 | - | $7.50 | - | - | 1:56.6 (57.3, 28.9) | Isolation | Lougle 5.2m | Luva Scrap 4.4m |
| Firm | Good | Soft | Heavy | Synthetic | All Wet | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stats | 0-0-0-0 | 0-0-0-0 | 0-0-0-0 | 0-0-0-0 | 0-0-0-0 | 0-0-0-0 | |
| Win % | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | |
| Place % | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | |
| Rank | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Sire
Fear the Dragon (US)
Dam
Miss Trickin Lombo
Trained at
Lexton
Colours
Light Blue, Ballarat Pressings Logo, White Sleeves, Royal Blue Collar, Waistband & Cuffs
Owners
K M (Keith) Parry
| Driver (12 months) | Stats | Win % | Place % | Rank | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| James Herbertson | 0-0-0-0 | 0% | 0% | - |
| Trainer (12 months) | Stats | Win % | Place % | Rank | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| A A Herbertson | 0-0-0-0 | 0% | 0% | - |
Race comment
OVERVIEW: I AM THE STORM (3) returned from a little freshen with victory last Saturday night at Melton courtesy of a great Mark Pitt drive. He was able to weave a passage away from the inside and find the early lead from barrier eight, with the four-year-old pacer hanging on to score his third-straight win to start the campaign. You’d assume he works to the front again here, and from there must be the horse to beat. PERUN (1) gets the nice gate and ran a cracking second from this spot behind Sir Jimmy two starts back, SOHO DARKNSTORMY (5) will likely try fly across to the top like he did last weekend when third to Fairplay, and reigning Ararat Pacing Cup champion ATA RANGI (6) was buried away back on the fence in that same race but can improve on that first-up fifth with a different race shape. BACK: PERUN (1) – 1 unit (each-way) 10-UNIT GAME PLAN R4 #1 ROYAL APPOINTMENT – 2 units (each-way)R5 #8 ALDEBARAN ABEL – 2 units (win)R7 #8 MISS ARI – 2 units (win)R8 #1 PERUN – 1 unit (each-way) EARLY QUADDIE 1,3,4,5,6,8/9,11/8,9,10/1,3,6,8 QUADDIE 1,5,6,8/5,6,7,9/7,8/1,3
Age
6 years old
Sex
Bay - Gelding
Today's Stats
Track
20-2-4-1
Distance
13-1-2-0
Track & Distance
13-1-2-0
Last Season
17-3-2-0
This Season
14-1-3-1
Career
49-8-6-5
Prize Money
$84,505
Win Range
1720 - 2600
Last 10 Starts
9261432027
Last Run
7 days ago
Win S/Rate
Place S/Rate
| Total | Distance | Dist Range | Track | Trk & Dist | This Season | Last Season | 1st Up | 2nd Up | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stats | 49-8-6-5 | 13-1-2-0 | 23-3-2-3 | 20-2-4-1 | 13-1-2-0 | 14-1-3-1 | 17-3-2-0 | 0-0-0-0 | 0-0-0-0 | |
| Win % | 16% | 8% | 13% | 10% | 8% | 7% | 18% | 0% | 0% | |
| Place % | 39% | 23% | 35% | 35% | 23% | 36% | 29% | 0% | 0% | |
| Rank | 6 | 4 | 6 | 6 | 5 | 6 | 5 | - | - |
| Finish | Date | Track | Distance | Race No. | Cond. | Class | Margin | Prize won | Driver | BR | Handicap | SP | Last Run | Settle | Mile rate | Winner | 2nd | 3rd |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/11 | 1 Aug 2026 | Melton | 1720m | - | NR up to 88. | Logical Staffing Solutions | 18.2m | $17,500 | Liam Older | Fr2 | - | $26.00 | 14 days ago | - | 1:51.9 (54.8, 27.0) | Fairplay | Hoorah Philtra 9.7m | Soho Darknstormy 4.2m |
| 2/7 | 18 Jul 2026 | Melton | 2240m | - | No NR. | Hyland Racing Colours Ffa | SHFHD | $11,000 | Liam Older | Fr1 | - | $71.00 | 7 days ago | - | 1:55.8 (53.8, 26.5) | Sir Jimmy | Perun NZ HFHD | Hes From Heaven NZ 15.9m |
| 10/10 | 11 Jul 2026 | Menangl | 1609m | - | NR up to 80. | Winter Gift Ht4 | 21.1m | $20,400 | Blake Fitzpatrick | Fr3 | - | $6.55 | 28 days ago | - | 1:52.3 (55.6, 27.2) | Our Rocker | Jilliby Fabio 5.8m | Rivera Lou NK |
| 2/8 | 13 Jun 2026 | Melton | 1720m | - | NR up to 105. | Logical Staffing Solutions | HD | $17,500 | Liam Older | Fr1 | - | $26.00 | 7 days ago | - | 1:53.4 (55.4, 27.9) | Sweet Ideal | Perun NZ HFNK | Diamond Eclipse 1.6m |
| 3/10 | 6 Jun 2026 | Melton | 1720m | - | NR 67 to 75. | Benstud Standardbreds Pace | 3.3m | $15,000 | Liam Older | Sr1 | - | $9.00 | 10 days ago | - | 1:52.9 (55.5, 27.5) | I Am the Storm | Odin 2.6m | Perun NZ HFNK |
| 4/9 | 27 May 2026 | Bendigo | 1650m | - | NR 60 to 75. | Ropan Financial Pace | 6.5m | $8,000 | Liam Older | Sr2 | - | $2.50 | 11 days ago | - | 1:54.0 (55.1, 27.5) | Major Blitz | Tooram Magic 4.2m | Starzinhereyes NK |
| 1/11 | 16 May 2026 | Melton | 1720m | - | NR 60 to 69. | Renown Silverware Pace | - | $10,000 | Liam Older | Sr2 | - | $18.00 | 7 days ago | - | 1:53.2 (56.2, 28.3) | Perun NZ | Lambro Mach 1.1m | In an Ideal World 3.4m |
| 6/9 | 9 May 2026 | Melton | 2240m | - | NR 65 to 75. | Swift Signs Pace | 7.9m | $15,000 | Ewa Justice | Fr4 | - | $12.00 | 8 days ago | - | 1:56.3 (57.1, 28.6) | Intrusion | Sea Fury NZ 1.9m | Soap and Bubbles HFHD |
| 2/10 | 1 May 2026 | Melton | 1720m | - | NR up to 80 (NMWL6M) | Nutrien Equine Pace | HFHD | $10,000 | Ewa Justice | Fr4 | - | $16.00 | 14 days ago | - | 1:54.2 (57.1, 28.6) | Kosimo | Perun NZ HFHD | Zenario 1.2m |
| 9/10 | 17 Apr 2026 | Geelong | 2100m | - | NR 56 to 64. | Dine For Pink 22nd May | 26.7m | $7,000 | Hannah Lewis | Sr3 | - | $18.00 | - | - | 1:56.8 (56.0, 27.4) | Seaside Boy | Kiss Me Mini NZ 12.6m | Auckland Red 1.1m |
| Firm | Good | Soft | Heavy | Synthetic | All Wet | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stats | 0-0-0-0 | 0-0-0-0 | 0-0-0-0 | 0-0-0-0 | 0-0-0-0 | 0-0-0-0 | |
| Win % | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | |
| Place % | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | |
| Rank | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Sire
Betting Line USA
Dam
Bianca NZ
Trained at
Cranbourne
Colours
Pink, Cerise Brace And Sleeves, Yoke And Four White Stars On Yoke, White Seams
Owners
S (Samantha) Gangell
| Driver (12 months) | Stats | Win % | Place % | Rank | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Liam Older | 0-0-0-0 | 0% | 0% | - |
| Trainer (12 months) | Stats | Win % | Place % | Rank | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| S Gangell | 0-0-0-0 | 0% | 0% | - |
Race comment
OVERVIEW: I AM THE STORM (3) returned from a little freshen with victory last Saturday night at Melton courtesy of a great Mark Pitt drive. He was able to weave a passage away from the inside and find the early lead from barrier eight, with the four-year-old pacer hanging on to score his third-straight win to start the campaign. You’d assume he works to the front again here, and from there must be the horse to beat. PERUN (1) gets the nice gate and ran a cracking second from this spot behind Sir Jimmy two starts back, SOHO DARKNSTORMY (5) will likely try fly across to the top like he did last weekend when third to Fairplay, and reigning Ararat Pacing Cup champion ATA RANGI (6) was buried away back on the fence in that same race but can improve on that first-up fifth with a different race shape. BACK: PERUN (1) – 1 unit (each-way) 10-UNIT GAME PLAN R4 #1 ROYAL APPOINTMENT – 2 units (each-way)R5 #8 ALDEBARAN ABEL – 2 units (win)R7 #8 MISS ARI – 2 units (win)R8 #1 PERUN – 1 unit (each-way) EARLY QUADDIE 1,3,4,5,6,8/9,11/8,9,10/1,3,6,8 QUADDIE 1,5,6,8/5,6,7,9/7,8/1,3
Age
5 years old
Sex
Bay - Gelding
Today's Stats
Track
15-2-5-2
Distance
5-0-2-0
Track & Distance
5-0-2-0
Last Season
20-5-4-4
This Season
7-2-1-1
Career
36-8-10-5
Prize Money
$91,065
Win Range
1609 - 2200
Last 10 Starts
47316126x5
Last Run
7 days ago
Win S/Rate
Place S/Rate
| Total | Distance | Dist Range | Track | Trk & Dist | This Season | Last Season | 1st Up | 2nd Up | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stats | 36-8-10-5 | 5-0-2-0 | 19-4-4-3 | 15-2-5-2 | 5-0-2-0 | 7-2-1-1 | 20-5-4-4 | 0-0-0-0 | 0-0-0-0 | |
| Win % | 22% | 0% | 21% | 13% | 0% | 29% | 25% | 0% | 0% | |
| Place % | 64% | 40% | 58% | 60% | 40% | 57% | 65% | 0% | 0% | |
| Rank | 3 | 6 | 2 | 4 | 6 | 2 | 3 | - | - |
| Finish | Date | Track | Distance | Race No. | Cond. | Class | Margin | Prize won | Driver | BR | Handicap | SP | Last Run | Settle | Mile rate | Winner | 2nd | 3rd |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/11 | 1 Aug 2026 | Melton | 1720m | - | NR up to 88. | Logical Staffing Solutions | 16.3m | $17,500 | Kyle Marshall | Sr2 | - | $34.00 | 139 days ago | - | 1:51.9 (54.8, 27.0) | Fairplay | Hoorah Philtra 9.7m | Soho Darknstormy 4.2m |
| 6/8 | 15 Mar 2026 | Charltn | 2570m | - | No NR. | Community Bank Pacing Cup | 28.6m | $20,000 | Jordan Leedham | Fr5 | - | $23.00 | 8 days ago | - | 1:54.6 (55.2, 27.9) | Miki to Success | Sanchez 4.5m | Le Spartacus 9.5m |
| 2/7 | 7 Mar 2026 | Melton | 2240m | - | NR 75 to 88. | Benstud Standardbreds Pace | HD | $17,500 | Jordan Leedham | Fr5 | - | $2.90 | 8 days ago | - | 1:57.2 (56.0, 27.2) | Isthisjustfantasy | Ata Rangi HD | Frugal Fare 2.3m |
| 1/9 | 27 Feb 2026 | Ararat | 2195m | - | NR up to 90. | Ararat Advocate Pacing Cup | - | $20,000 | Jordan Leedham | Fr4 | - | $3.60 | 6 days ago | - | 1:55.9 (58.3, 30.1) | Ata Rangi | Madigan HFHD | Madrigal NZ 4.1m |
| 6/9 | 21 Feb 2026 | Melton | 1720m | - | NR 75 to 90. | Australian Pacing Gold | 5.8m | $17,500 | Jordan Leedham | Fr3 | - | $6.00 | 14 days ago | - | 1:53.9 (56.8, 27.0) | Ghost of Time | Isthisjustfantasy HD | Alot Like Louie HFNK |
| 1/8 | 7 Feb 2026 | Kilmore | 2180m | - | NR 70 to 85. | Vin Knight Memorial Final | - | $25,000 | Jordan Leedham | Fr2 | - | $11.00 | 7 days ago | - | 1:57.7 (56.0, 28.5) | Ata Rangi | Major Art NZ HFHD | Ghost of Time HFHD |
| 3/8 | 31 Jan 2026 | Cranbrn | 2080m | - | NR 70 to 85. | Nzb Standardbred Pace | 4.4m | $17,500 | Jordan Leedham | Fr2 | - | $12.00 | 35 days ago | - | 1:56.7 (55.5, 27.5) | Ghost of Time | Major Art NZ 2.7m | Ata Rangi 1.6m |
| 7/11 | 27 Dec 2025 | Melton | 2240m | - | NR 70 to 79. | Gordon Rothacker Final | 13.9m | $20,000 | Jordan Leedham | Sr4 | - | $11.00 | 7 days ago | - | 1:54.3 (55.2, 26.8) | Triple Rock Saint NZ | Hes No Romeo NZ 3.0m | Luva Scrap 7.4m |
| 4/9 | 20 Dec 2025 | Melton | 2240m | - | NR 70 to 79. | Gordon Rothacker Heats | 8.0m | $12,000 | Jordan Leedham | Fr6 | - | $3.20 | 16 days ago | - | 1:56.5 (57.0, 28.0) | Hes No Romeo NZ | Browniesatmidnight 4.7m | Jaccka Connor NZ 1.4m |
| 1/9 | 4 Dec 2025 | Balarat | 2200m | - | No NR. | Apg Vicbred Super Series | - | $15,000 | Jordan Leedham | Fr1 | - | $10.00 | - | - | 1:55.1 (55.8, 27.7) | Ata Rangi | Thestatesman 6.7m | Our Luciano 1.2m |
| Firm | Good | Soft | Heavy | Synthetic | All Wet | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stats | 0-0-0-0 | 0-0-0-0 | 0-0-0-0 | 0-0-0-0 | 0-0-0-0 | 0-0-0-0 | |
| Win % | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | |
| Place % | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | |
| Rank | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Sire
Art Major USA
Dam
Anna Finn NZ
Trained at
Balliang
Colours
Black, Red Star & Sleeves
Owners
K F Stanley, S P Butler, I H Taylor
| Driver (12 months) | Stats | Win % | Place % | Rank | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kyle Marshall | 0-0-0-0 | 0% | 0% | - |
| Trainer (12 months) | Stats | Win % | Place % | Rank | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| K J Marshall | 0-0-0-0 | 0% | 0% | - |
Race comment
OVERVIEW: I AM THE STORM (3) returned from a little freshen with victory last Saturday night at Melton courtesy of a great Mark Pitt drive. He was able to weave a passage away from the inside and find the early lead from barrier eight, with the four-year-old pacer hanging on to score his third-straight win to start the campaign. You’d assume he works to the front again here, and from there must be the horse to beat. PERUN (1) gets the nice gate and ran a cracking second from this spot behind Sir Jimmy two starts back, SOHO DARKNSTORMY (5) will likely try fly across to the top like he did last weekend when third to Fairplay, and reigning Ararat Pacing Cup champion ATA RANGI (6) was buried away back on the fence in that same race but can improve on that first-up fifth with a different race shape. BACK: PERUN (1) – 1 unit (each-way) 10-UNIT GAME PLAN R4 #1 ROYAL APPOINTMENT – 2 units (each-way)R5 #8 ALDEBARAN ABEL – 2 units (win)R7 #8 MISS ARI – 2 units (win)R8 #1 PERUN – 1 unit (each-way) EARLY QUADDIE 1,3,4,5,6,8/9,11/8,9,10/1,3,6,8 QUADDIE 1,5,6,8/5,6,7,9/7,8/1,3
Age
4 years old
Sex
Bay - Horse
Today's Stats
Track
5-3-0-0
Distance
2-0-0-0
Track & Distance
2-0-0-0
Last Season
4-2-1-0
This Season
3-3-0-0
Career
11-6-1-0
Prize Money
$57,245
Win Range
1609 - 2180
Last 10 Starts
x129x1x111
Last Run
7 days ago
Win S/Rate
Place S/Rate
| Total | Distance | Dist Range | Track | Trk & Dist | This Season | Last Season | 1st Up | 2nd Up | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stats | 11-6-1-0 | 2-0-0-0 | 4-1-0-0 | 5-3-0-0 | 2-0-0-0 | 3-3-0-0 | 4-2-1-0 | 0-0-0-0 | 0-0-0-0 | |
| Win % | 55% | 0% | 25% | 60% | 0% | 100% | 50% | 0% | 0% | |
| Place % | 64% | 0% | 25% | 60% | 0% | 100% | 75% | 0% | 0% | |
| Rank | 1 | - | 5 | 1 | - | 1 | 1 | - | - |
| Finish | Date | Track | Distance | Race No. | Cond. | Class | Margin | Prize won | Driver | BR | Handicap | SP | Last Run | Settle | Mile rate | Winner | 2nd | 3rd |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/11 | 1 Aug 2026 | Melton | 1720m | - | NR up to 75. | Vicbred Voucher Pace | - | $15,000 | Mark Pitt | Sr1 | - | $3.60 | 56 days ago | - | 1:52.3 (56.3, 28.1) | I Am the Storm | My Uncle Stan 2.1m | Dance Affair HD |
| 1/10 | 6 Jun 2026 | Melton | 1720m | - | NR 67 to 75. | Benstud Standardbreds Pace | - | $15,000 | Mark Pitt | Fr1 | - | $1.25 | 19 days ago | - | 1:52.9 (55.5, 27.5) | I Am the Storm | Odin 2.6m | Perun NZ HFNK |
| 1/7 | 18 May 2026 | Terang | 2180m | - | NR 56 to 64. | Mick O'Keeffe Memorial | - | $7,000 | Ryan Sanderson | Fr4 | - | $1.35 | 284 days ago | - | 1:56.2 (56.6, 28.8) | I Am the Storm | Keayang Sweetheart 11.6m | Nancys Boy NZ NK |
| 1/9 | 7 Aug 2025 | Balarat | 1710m | - | NR 50 to 55. | Hewitt & Whitty Pace | - | $6,000 | Ryan Sanderson | Fr7 | - | $1.14 | 152 days ago | - | 1:55.2 (56.9, 27.5) | I Am the Storm | Amphijet 5.6m | Montana Pride 8.1m |
| 9/10 | 8 Mar 2025 | Menangl | 2400m | - | No NR. | Nsw Derby G1 | 38.1m | $200,000 | Kate Gath | Fr10 | - | $101.00 | 7 days ago | - | 1:53.9 (54.0, 27.4) | Always Hot | Path to Greatness 8.6m | The Highlight Reel 3.9m |
| 2/10 | 1 Mar 2025 | Menangl | 2400m | - | No NR. | Nsw Derby Ht2 | 3.1m | $20,400 | Cameron Hart | Fr9 | - | $17.00 | 8 days ago | - | 1:55.3 (55.8, 27.0) | Silver Pistol | I Am the Storm 3.1m | Path to Greatness HFNK |
| 1/10 | 21 Feb 2025 | Geelong | 1609m | - | NR 50 to 55. | Big Daddy Sprint Pace | - | $6,000 | Mark Pitt | Fr3 | - | $1.22 | 160 days ago | - | 1:54.7 (56.5, 27.9) | I Am the Storm | Woodlea Diego NZ 8.1m | Skip to Me Lou 8.0m |
| 7/12 | 14 Sep 2024 | Melton | 2240m | - | No NR. | Always B Miki Vss 2yo C&g | 10.7m | $150,000 | Jodi Quinlan | Fr2 | - | $101.00 | 7 days ago | - | 1:55.8 (56.0, 27.4) | Always Hot | Go Miki NK | Fox Dan HD |
| 4/12 | 7 Sep 2024 | Melton | 2240m | - | No NR. | Always B Miki Vss 2yo C&g | 16.9m | $20,000 | Jodi Quinlan | Fr4 | - | $61.00 | 10 days ago | - | 1:54.8 (53.8, 26.0) | Always Hot | Silver Pistol 6.8m | Ruff Nut 9.7m |
| 4/9 | 28 Aug 2024 | Bendigo | 2150m | - | No NR. | Always B Miki Vss 2yo C&g | 12.7m | $10,000 | Kate Gath | Fr7 | - | $11.00 | - | - | 1:57.0 (55.1, 26.3) | Always Hot | Arsenio 4.8m | New Shuffle 5.8m |
| Firm | Good | Soft | Heavy | Synthetic | All Wet | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stats | 0-0-0-0 | 0-0-0-0 | 0-0-0-0 | 0-0-0-0 | 0-0-0-0 | 0-0-0-0 | |
| Win % | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | |
| Place % | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | |
| Rank | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Sire
The Storm Inside
Dam
Caitlyn Clarke NZ
Trained at
Cardigan
Colours
Navy Blue, White Yoke, Silver Band, Navy Blue Sleeves
Owners
C R (Clayton) Tonkin
| Driver (12 months) | Stats | Win % | Place % | Rank | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mark Pitt | 0-0-0-0 | 0% | 0% | - |
| Trainer (12 months) | Stats | Win % | Place % | Rank | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| E J Stewart | 0-0-0-0 | 0% | 0% | - |
Race comment
OVERVIEW: I AM THE STORM (3) returned from a little freshen with victory last Saturday night at Melton courtesy of a great Mark Pitt drive. He was able to weave a passage away from the inside and find the early lead from barrier eight, with the four-year-old pacer hanging on to score his third-straight win to start the campaign. You’d assume he works to the front again here, and from there must be the horse to beat. PERUN (1) gets the nice gate and ran a cracking second from this spot behind Sir Jimmy two starts back, SOHO DARKNSTORMY (5) will likely try fly across to the top like he did last weekend when third to Fairplay, and reigning Ararat Pacing Cup champion ATA RANGI (6) was buried away back on the fence in that same race but can improve on that first-up fifth with a different race shape. BACK: PERUN (1) – 1 unit (each-way) 10-UNIT GAME PLAN R4 #1 ROYAL APPOINTMENT – 2 units (each-way)R5 #8 ALDEBARAN ABEL – 2 units (win)R7 #8 MISS ARI – 2 units (win)R8 #1 PERUN – 1 unit (each-way) EARLY QUADDIE 1,3,4,5,6,8/9,11/8,9,10/1,3,6,8 QUADDIE 1,5,6,8/5,6,7,9/7,8/1,3
Age
4 years old
Sex
Black - Gelding
Today's Stats
Track
13-2-4-3
Distance
7-1-4-1
Track & Distance
7-1-4-1
Last Season
9-2-1-4
This Season
13-2-4-2
Career
31-7-7-7
Prize Money
$133,040
Win Range
1609 - 2240
Last 10 Starts
2214975233
Last Run
7 days ago
Win S/Rate
Place S/Rate
| Total | Distance | Dist Range | Track | Trk & Dist | This Season | Last Season | 1st Up | 2nd Up | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stats | 31-7-7-7 | 7-1-4-1 | 10-2-4-1 | 13-2-4-3 | 7-1-4-1 | 13-2-4-2 | 9-2-1-4 | 0-0-0-0 | 0-0-0-0 | |
| Win % | 23% | 14% | 20% | 15% | 14% | 15% | 22% | 0% | 0% | |
| Place % | 68% | 86% | 70% | 69% | 86% | 62% | 78% | 0% | 0% | |
| Rank | 2 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 3 | 2 | - | - |
| Finish | Date | Track | Distance | Race No. | Cond. | Class | Margin | Prize won | Driver | BR | Handicap | SP | Last Run | Settle | Mile rate | Winner | 2nd | 3rd |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/11 | 1 Aug 2026 | Melton | 1720m | - | NR up to 88. | Logical Staffing Solutions | 13.9m | $17,500 | John Caldow | Fr4 | - | $34.00 | 21 days ago | - | 1:51.9 (54.8, 27.0) | Fairplay | Hoorah Philtra 9.7m | Soho Darknstormy 4.2m |
| 3/9 | 11 Jul 2026 | Melton | 2240m | - | NR 70 to 79. | Hygain Edge Pace | 7.7m | $15,000 | Kate Gath | Fr4 | - | $1.70 | 14 days ago | - | 1:56.6 (57.6, 28.9) | Big Sledge Hammer | Clymenus NZ 1.3m | Soho Darknstormy 6.3m |
| 2/9 | 27 Jun 2026 | Melton | 2240m | - | NR 72 to 82. | Dynamic Print Group Pace | NK | $15,000 | Kate Gath | Fr6 | - | $5.00 | 7 days ago | - | 1:56.3 (57.2, 28.6) | Good Tobe Locksley | Soho Darknstormy NK | Thestatesman 2.1m |
| 5/6 | 20 Jun 2026 | Melton | 1720m | - | NR 78 to 89. | Hygain Edge Pace | 14.3m | $17,500 | Kate Gath | Fr4 | - | $51.00 | 56 days ago | - | 1:53.6 (54.4, 26.2) | The Art of Success | Storms Collide 3.5m | Soap and Bubbles SHFHD |
| 7/11 | 25 Apr 2026 | Melton | 2240m | - | NR 72 to 82. | Hertz Melton Pace | 10.0m | $15,000 | Kate Gath | Fr7 | - | $12.00 | 21 days ago | - | 1:56.9 (56.4, 27.2) | Ten Da Touch NZ | Keayang Wasabi 2.7m | Son of Mac NZ HFNK |
| 9/12 | 4 Apr 2026 | Riverin | 2270m | - | No NR. | Riverina Championships | 11.6m | $100,000 | Ryan Sanderson | Fr3 | - | $71.00 | 8 days ago | - | 1:53.6 (54.4, 28.0) | Seasider | War Dan Buddy 2.2m | Double Lou 4.1m |
| 4/8 | 27 Mar 2026 | Riverin | 2270m | - | No NR. | Boots Civil Heat 2 | 11.4m | $11,832 | Kate Gath | Fr2 | - | $21.00 | 6 days ago | - | 1:54.0 (56.2, 28.2) | Sweet on Lexy | Sinaloa HD | Double Lou 7.3m |
| 1/12 | 21 Mar 2026 | Melton | 2240m | - | NR 70 to 79. | Benstud Standardbreds Pace | - | $15,000 | Kate Gath | Fr6 | - | $7.00 | 7 days ago | - | 1:55.4 (56.3, 28.2) | Soho Darknstormy | Odin 1.9m | Soap and Bubbles NK |
| 2/8 | 14 Mar 2026 | Melton | 2240m | - | NR up to 80 (NMWL6M) | Hip Pocket Castlemaine Pac | 1.5m | $10,000 | Kate Gath | Fr5 | - | $2.20 | 21 days ago | - | 1:57.7 (55.7, 27.5) | Son of Mac NZ | Soho Darknstormy 1.5m | Ten Da Touch NZ 1.3m |
| 2/12 | 21 Feb 2026 | Melton | 2240m | - | NR up to 80 (NMWL6M) | Dynamic Print Group Pace | 1.1m | $10,000 | Kate Gath | Fr6 | - | $4.00 | - | - | 1:56.3 (57.4, 28.2) | Always Be Blakey | Soho Darknstormy 1.1m | Rick Reilly NZ 3.4m |
| Firm | Good | Soft | Heavy | Synthetic | All Wet | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stats | 0-0-0-0 | 0-0-0-0 | 0-0-0-0 | 0-0-0-0 | 0-0-0-0 | 0-0-0-0 | |
| Win % | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | |
| Place % | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | |
| Rank | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Sire
Lazarus NZ
Dam
The Blue Lotus NZ
Trained at
Long Forest
Colours
Royal Blue, White Checked Sash, White Sleeve, Red Stripes
Owners
N (Norm) Jenkin
| Driver (12 months) | Stats | Win % | Place % | Rank | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jordan Leedham | 0-0-0-0 | 0% | 0% | - |
| Trainer (12 months) | Stats | Win % | Place % | Rank | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| A P Gath | 0-0-0-0 | 0% | 0% | - |
Race comment
OVERVIEW: I AM THE STORM (3) returned from a little freshen with victory last Saturday night at Melton courtesy of a great Mark Pitt drive. He was able to weave a passage away from the inside and find the early lead from barrier eight, with the four-year-old pacer hanging on to score his third-straight win to start the campaign. You’d assume he works to the front again here, and from there must be the horse to beat. PERUN (1) gets the nice gate and ran a cracking second from this spot behind Sir Jimmy two starts back, SOHO DARKNSTORMY (5) will likely try fly across to the top like he did last weekend when third to Fairplay, and reigning Ararat Pacing Cup champion ATA RANGI (6) was buried away back on the fence in that same race but can improve on that first-up fifth with a different race shape. BACK: PERUN (1) – 1 unit (each-way) 10-UNIT GAME PLAN R4 #1 ROYAL APPOINTMENT – 2 units (each-way)R5 #8 ALDEBARAN ABEL – 2 units (win)R7 #8 MISS ARI – 2 units (win)R8 #1 PERUN – 1 unit (each-way) EARLY QUADDIE 1,3,4,5,6,8/9,11/8,9,10/1,3,6,8 QUADDIE 1,5,6,8/5,6,7,9/7,8/1,3
Age
5 years old
Sex
Bay - Gelding
Today's Stats
Track
21-5-2-2
Distance
11-2-0-1
Track & Distance
10-2-0-1
Last Season
10-1-0-2
This Season
15-1-4-4
Career
44-8-4-8
Prize Money
$84,144
Win Range
1690 - 2650
Last 10 Starts
2146235723
Last Run
12 days ago
Win S/Rate
Place S/Rate
| Total | Distance | Dist Range | Track | Trk & Dist | This Season | Last Season | 1st Up | 2nd Up | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stats | 44-8-4-8 | 11-2-0-1 | 22-2-2-4 | 21-5-2-2 | 10-2-0-1 | 15-1-4-4 | 10-1-0-2 | 0-0-0-0 | 0-0-0-0 | |
| Win % | 18% | 18% | 9% | 24% | 20% | 7% | 10% | 0% | 0% | |
| Place % | 45% | 27% | 36% | 43% | 30% | 60% | 30% | 0% | 0% | |
| Rank | 5 | 2 | 7 | 3 | 2 | 5 | 6 | - | - |
| Finish | Date | Track | Distance | Race No. | Cond. | Class | Margin | Prize won | Driver | BR | Handicap | SP | Last Run | Settle | Mile rate | Winner | 2nd | 3rd |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/6 | 27 Jul 2026 | Horsham | 1700m | - | NR 65 or better. | The Weekly Advertiser Pace | 5.1m | $8,000 | Jackie Barker | Fr3 | - | $7.00 | 10 days ago | - | 1:55.1 (57.8, 28.4) | Hot Deal | Ultimate Vinnie 3.3m | Komodo 1.9m |
| 2/8 | 17 Jul 2026 | Mildura | 2190m | - | NR 65 or better. | C.a Fitness Pace | 9.9m | $8,000 | Aaron Dunn | Fr5 | - | $6.50 | 13 days ago | - | 1:57.9 (57.3, 28.5) | Serg Blanco NZ | Komodo 9.9m | Powersofpersuasion 2.3m |
| 7/8 | 4 Jul 2026 | Melton | 2240m | - | NR 75 to 88. | Forty Winks Melton Pace | 24.3m | $17,500 | Aaron Dunn | Fr3 | - | $71.00 | 14 days ago | - | 1:56.1 (54.6, 26.7) | Cigano | Sweet Ideal 4.0m | Let Her Roll 1.9m |
| 5/9 | 20 Jun 2026 | Melton | 2240m | - | NR 67 to 77. | Breeders Crown 3yo Noms | 13.0m | $15,000 | Aaron Dunn | Sr1 | - | $31.00 | 14 days ago | - | 1:57.0 (55.6, 27.8) | Dynamitedan | Thestatesman 6.6m | Clymenus NZ 2.6m |
| 3/8 | 6 Jun 2026 | Melton | 2240m | - | NR 75 to 88. | Hip Pocket Castlemaine | 5.6m | $17,500 | Aaron Dunn | Fr2 | - | $26.00 | 7 days ago | - | 1:55.9 (55.0, 27.3) | The Art of Success | Le Belle Bijoux 4.7m | Komodo NK |
| 2/8 | 30 May 2026 | Melton | 1720m | - | NR 70 to 79. | Ranvet Pace | 4.0m | $15,000 | Aaron Dunn | Fr5 | - | $9.00 | 35 days ago | - | 1:54.6 (56.3, 28.5) | Maxnjax | Komodo 4.0m | Clymenus NZ 2.3m |
| 6/11 | 25 Apr 2026 | Melton | 2240m | - | NR 72 to 82. | Hertz Melton Pace | 8.1m | $15,000 | Jackie Barker | Fr3 | - | $8.50 | 15 days ago | - | 1:56.9 (56.4, 27.2) | Ten Da Touch NZ | Keayang Wasabi 2.7m | Son of Mac NZ HFNK |
| 4/9 | 10 Apr 2026 | Melton | 2240m | - | NR 70 to 79. | Nutrien Equine Sales 12/4 | 8.0m | $10,000 | Jackie Barker | Fr7 | - | $8.00 | 13 days ago | - | 1:56.0 (57.7, 29.2) | Kosimo | Zenario 4.7m | Frugal Fare 3.1m |
| 1/12 | 28 Mar 2026 | Melton | 1720m | - | NR80 (NMWL6M) | Logical Staffing Solutions | - | $10,000 | Jackie Barker | Sr4 | - | $2.80 | 14 days ago | - | 1:53.2 (56.9, 28.4) | Komodo | Kia Ora Beauty NK | In an Ideal World 2.9m |
| 2/7 | 14 Mar 2026 | Melton | 1720m | - | NR 70 to 79. | Logical Staffing Solutions | 2.7m | $15,000 | Luke Dunne | Fr4 | - | $6.50 | - | - | 1:53.1 (56.5, 28.0) | New Shuffle | Komodo 2.7m | My Little Bo 5.1m |
| Firm | Good | Soft | Heavy | Synthetic | All Wet | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stats | 0-0-0-0 | 0-0-0-0 | 0-0-0-0 | 0-0-0-0 | 0-0-0-0 | 0-0-0-0 | |
| Win % | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | |
| Place % | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | |
| Rank | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Sire
Fear the Dragon (US)
Dam
Azzgoodazz
Trained at
Horsham
Colours
Blue, Yellow Triangular Quarters, White Sleeves With Blue Diamonds
Owners
A J (Aaron) Dunn
| Driver (12 months) | Stats | Win % | Place % | Rank | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jackie Barker | 0-0-0-0 | 0% | 0% | - |
| Trainer (12 months) | Stats | Win % | Place % | Rank | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| A J Dunn | 0-0-0-0 | 0% | 0% | - |
D: Ryan Sanderson (a(C))
T: S J O'Donoghue
Race comment
OVERVIEW: I AM THE STORM (3) returned from a little freshen with victory last Saturday night at Melton courtesy of a great Mark Pitt drive. He was able to weave a passage away from the inside and find the early lead from barrier eight, with the four-year-old pacer hanging on to score his third-straight win to start the campaign. You’d assume he works to the front again here, and from there must be the horse to beat. PERUN (1) gets the nice gate and ran a cracking second from this spot behind Sir Jimmy two starts back, SOHO DARKNSTORMY (5) will likely try fly across to the top like he did last weekend when third to Fairplay, and reigning Ararat Pacing Cup champion ATA RANGI (6) was buried away back on the fence in that same race but can improve on that first-up fifth with a different race shape. BACK: PERUN (1) – 1 unit (each-way) 10-UNIT GAME PLAN R4 #1 ROYAL APPOINTMENT – 2 units (each-way)R5 #8 ALDEBARAN ABEL – 2 units (win)R7 #8 MISS ARI – 2 units (win)R8 #1 PERUN – 1 unit (each-way) EARLY QUADDIE 1,3,4,5,6,8/9,11/8,9,10/1,3,6,8 QUADDIE 1,5,6,8/5,6,7,9/7,8/1,3
Age
10 years old
Sex
Brown/Black - Gelding
Today's Stats
Track
28-1-2-4
Distance
20-1-2-3
Track & Distance
20-1-2-3
Last Season
12-1-0-1
This Season
10-0-1-1
Career
84-12-9-10
Prize Money
$209,014
Win Range
1670 - 2630
Last 10 Starts
4727643585
Last Run
38 days ago
Win S/Rate
Place S/Rate
| Total | Distance | Dist Range | Track | Trk & Dist | This Season | Last Season | 1st Up | 2nd Up | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stats | 84-12-9-10 | 20-1-2-3 | 32-6-4-6 | 28-1-2-4 | 20-1-2-3 | 10-0-1-1 | 12-1-0-1 | 0-0-0-0 | 0-0-0-0 | |
| Win % | 14% | 5% | 19% | 4% | 5% | 0% | 8% | 0% | 0% | |
| Place % | 37% | 30% | 50% | 25% | 30% | 20% | 17% | 0% | 0% | |
| Rank | 7 | 3 | 3 | 7 | 4 | 7 | 7 | - | - |
| Finish | Date | Track | Distance | Race No. | Cond. | Class | Margin | Prize won | Driver | BR | Handicap | SP | Last Run | Settle | Mile rate | Winner | 2nd | 3rd |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/6 | 1 Jul 2026 | Bendigo | 1650m | - | NR 65 or better. | Great Ocean Rd Real Estate | 26.3m | $8,000 | Abbey Turnbull | Sr1 | - | $23.00 | 12 days ago | - | 1:53.6 (54.6, 26.6) | My Ultimate Barney | Amphijet 15.2m | Dressed in Gold NZ HD |
| 8/8 | 19 Jun 2026 | Riverin | 1740m | - | NR 65 to 80. | Riverina Ensuite Hire Pace | 13.2m | $11,832 | Abbey Turnbull | Fr7 | - | $23.00 | 20 days ago | - | 1:53.4 (56.0, 27.7) | Day Two | Diamond Eclipse 4.8m | Mikibequick 3.4m |
| 5/8 | 30 May 2026 | Melton | 1720m | - | NR 80 to 90. | Logical Staffing Solutions | 10.1m | $17,500 | Ryan Sanderson | Fr7 | - | $41.00 | 10 days ago | - | 1:54.6 (55.1, 27.2) | Soap and Bubbles | Keayang Wasabi 3.5m | Sweet Ideal HFHD |
| 3/6 | 20 May 2026 | Bendigo | 2150m | - | $5000 last 4 starts | Great Ocean Rd Real Estate | 14.8m | $8,000 | Ryan Sanderson | Fr5 | - | $2.60 | 10 days ago | - | 1:55.0 (55.8, 27.9) | Ultimate Vinnie | Medina 9.6m | Western Sonador 5.3m |
| 4/11 | 10 May 2026 | Ouyen | 2423m | - | No NR. | Ouyen Pacing Cup | 3.2m | $10,000 | Ryan Sanderson | Sr3 | - | $4.40 | 22 days ago | - | 1:57.8 (59.3, 29.7) | Crime Writer | My Ultimate Jimmy Nz, Dhaulagiri NZ NK | - |
| 6/7 | 18 Apr 2026 | Bendigo | 1650m | - | NR up to 105. | J & A Mazzetti Painting | 12.9m | $17,500 | Abbey Turnbull | Fr4 | - | $26.00 | 8 days ago | - | 1:51.5 (55.5, 28.4) | Calexico | Oliver Dan 1.7m | Hes No Romeo NZ HFNK |
| 7/8 | 10 Apr 2026 | Melton | 1200m | - | No NR. | Benstud Standardbreds Ffa | 18.4m | $10,000 | Abby Sanderson | Fr1 | - | $26.00 | 16 days ago | - | 0:00.0 (55.1, 27.7) | Operative Line | Surfingmakescents HD | Ghost of Time HFNK |
| 2/8 | 25 Mar 2026 | Bendigo | 1650m | - | NR 65 or better. | Insanity Lodge Pace | 1.6m | $8,000 | Ryan Sanderson | Fr6 | - | $14.00 | 40 days ago | - | 1:54.3 (55.0, 27.5) | Dangerous | Western Sonador 1.6m | Dressed in Gold NZ 4.2m |
| 7/7 | 13 Feb 2026 | Albury | 2570m | - | No NR. | Murray Cup | 13.9m | $60,000 | Ryan Sanderson | Fr4 | - | $26.00 | 27 days ago | - | 1:59.9 (57.6, 28.4) | Captains Knock | Dom Toretto NZ 6.0m | Horn Player 2.6m |
| 4/5 | 17 Jan 2026 | Shepptn | 2690m | - | No NR. | Neatline Shepparton Cup | 51.9m | $50,000 | Abbey Turnbull | Fr5 | - | $126.00 | - | - | 1:53.7 (55.7, 27.2) | Kingman NZ | Leap to Fame 2.9m | Our Luciano 43.1m |
| Firm | Good | Soft | Heavy | Synthetic | All Wet | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stats | 0-0-0-0 | 0-0-0-0 | 0-0-0-0 | 0-0-0-0 | 0-0-0-0 | 0-0-0-0 | |
| Win % | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | |
| Place % | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | |
| Rank | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Sire
Western Terror USA
Dam
Refresh Me
Trained at
Kialla
Colours
White, Orange Diamond & Sleeves
Owners
Latengo Pty Ltd, J R Baldi, E Asim
| Driver (12 months) | Stats | Win % | Place % | Rank | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ryan Sanderson | 0-0-0-0 | 0% | 0% | - |
| Trainer (12 months) | Stats | Win % | Place % | Rank | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| S J O'Donoghue | 0-0-0-0 | 0% | 0% | - |
Race comment
OVERVIEW: I AM THE STORM (3) returned from a little freshen with victory last Saturday night at Melton courtesy of a great Mark Pitt drive. He was able to weave a passage away from the inside and find the early lead from barrier eight, with the four-year-old pacer hanging on to score his third-straight win to start the campaign. You’d assume he works to the front again here, and from there must be the horse to beat. PERUN (1) gets the nice gate and ran a cracking second from this spot behind Sir Jimmy two starts back, SOHO DARKNSTORMY (5) will likely try fly across to the top like he did last weekend when third to Fairplay, and reigning Ararat Pacing Cup champion ATA RANGI (6) was buried away back on the fence in that same race but can improve on that first-up fifth with a different race shape. BACK: PERUN (1) – 1 unit (each-way) 10-UNIT GAME PLAN R4 #1 ROYAL APPOINTMENT – 2 units (each-way)R5 #8 ALDEBARAN ABEL – 2 units (win)R7 #8 MISS ARI – 2 units (win)R8 #1 PERUN – 1 unit (each-way) EARLY QUADDIE 1,3,4,5,6,8/9,11/8,9,10/1,3,6,8 QUADDIE 1,5,6,8/5,6,7,9/7,8/1,3