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R1 | Benstud Standardbreds Free for All 2240m | Mobile Start | Pacers | 6:02pm |
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| Flucs | Open | Today | Fluc -3 | Fluc -2 | Fluc -1 | Win | |||||||||||||
R1 
| $71.00 | $71.00 | - | - | - | $71.00 | |||||||||||||
RACE COMMENT
OVERVIEW: Fast class pace to start AFL Grand Final night at Melton where I’m tipping FIGHTER COMMAND (8) on top from inside the back row. He was huge winning two starts back in a race six of these horses clashed in and was so brave trapped parked in a sizzling free-for-all back here at Melton won by SMOKEN ACE (9) on September 12. He did a great job to only be beaten 5.1m as a $1.55 favourite and I think he draws to trail the likely leader METEOR MOTH (1). Jason Lee has options, but if he’s leader’s back, I fancy he will be too slick in the lane. METEOR MOTH (1) is a talented pacer from the Emma Stewart stable who gets the draw to be really competitive and did a great job to only be beaten 3.7m by Catch A Wave last weekend from the chair, FORTY LOVE (5) ran a cracker from the breeze when fourth to TRIPLE EIGHT (10) before competing well through the Vicbred Super Series, while SMOKEN ACE (9) must be respected after beating six of these rivals from three back the fence here on September 12 and draws for a good trip. UBETCHA TIGERPIE (11), MY ULTIMATE BARNEY (12) and SIR JIMMY (13) are the other key runners in a tricky start to the card.
42-7-2-3
TRACK
20-5-1-2
DISTANCE
20-5-1-2
TRK / DIST
11-3-0-1
LAST SEASON
12-0-1-2
THIS SEASON
23%
WIN S/RATE
43%
PLACE S/RATE
60-14-4-8
CAREER
$154,140
PRIZE MONEY
1609 - 2240
WIN RANGE
28
DAYS LAST RACE
| Career Statistics | ||||
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| Stats | Win % | Place % | Rank | |
| Total | 60-14-4-8 | 23% | 43% | 8 |
| Distance | 20-5-1-2 | 25% | 40% | 7 |
| Dist Range | 29-10-3-3 | 34% | 55% | 5 |
| Track | 42-7-2-3 | 17% | 29% | 12 |
| Track / Dist | 20-5-1-2 | 25% | 40% | 7 |
| This Season | 12-0-1-2 | 0% | 25% | 13 |
| Last Season | 11-3-0-1 | 27% | 36% | 9 |
| 1st up | 0-0-0-0 | 0% | 0% | N/A |
| 2nd up | 0-0-0-0 | 0% | 0% | N/A |
| Career Best MR | 1:53.6MS | 13 | ||
| Distance Best MR | 1:54.5MS | 7 | ||
| Stable Stats | ||||
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| Stats | Win % | Place % | Rank | |
| Driver 12mth | --- | 0% | 0% | N/A |
| Jordan Leedham | ||||
| Trainer 12mth | --- | 0% | 0% | N/A |
| A F Kelly | ||||
| Trained at: | Melton | |||
| Owners: | F (Frank) Barone | |||
| Breeder(s): | J B Geddes, J A Geddes | |||
| Colours: | White, Black Braces, Yoke & Cuffs, Yellow Stars & Piping. | |||
| Age/Sex: | 7 year old bay gelding | |||
| Breeding: | Franco Ledger NZ - Justasip (NZ) | |||
| National Rating: | NR92 | |||
| Gear Changes | ||||
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| Removed: Blinkers - Sliding Dolly Vardens; Added: Open Bridle, Headcheck - None, Neck Strap, Nose Band - Conventional, Tail Tie, Reins - Conventional, Conventional | ||||
RECENT FORM
| RESULT | DAY | RACE DETAILS | RESULT |
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| 7 of 10 | 7 | MELTON(Good)29/08/2026, 2240m, No NR. 1:53.9 (55.9, 27.4) Finished 7/10btn 9.2m, $22500, Adrian Pace (Fr3), $41.00 gate speed, 1 out 1 back at bell | 1stTRIPLE EIGHT NZ (Fr6) 2ndBULLETPROOF BOY (Sr2) 3.6m 3rdMY ULTIMATE BARNEY (Sr1) HD |
| 4 of 12 | 14 | MELTON(Good)22/08/2026, 1720m, No NR. 1:52.0 (54.1, 26.8) Finished 4/12btn 13.6m, $22500, Adrian Pace (Fr3), $151.00 gate speed, led, surrendered lead early, behind leader at bell, used sprint lane | 1stFIGHTER COMMAND (Sr4) 2ndCATCH A WAVE (Fr7) 9.1m 3rdBULLETPROOF BOY (Sr5) 1.6m |
| 9 of 10 | 28 | MELTON(Good)08/08/2026, 1720m, No NR. 1:53.0 (55.6, 26.7) Finished 9/10btn 18.8m, $22500, Adrian Pace (Fr7), $151.00 restrained after start, 6 back on the pegs at bell | 1stHOORAH PHILTRA (Fr3) 2ndSOME AMERICAN (Fr4) 1.9m 3rdSTORMS COLLIDE (Fr6) 2.6m |
| 7 of 7 | 14 | MELTON(Rain Affected)11/07/2026, 1720m, NR up to 105. 1:55.4 (54.6, 27.0) Finished 7/7btn 16.1m, $17500, Adrian Pace (Fr5), $8.00 restrained after start, outside leader at bell | 1stSOME AMERICAN (Fr3) 2ndHOORAH PHILTRA (Fr2) 1.5m 3rdDIAMOND ECLIPSE (Fr1) 9.2m |
| 2 of 8 | 14 | MELTON(Good)27/06/2026, 1720m, No NR. 1:52.2 (54.6, 26.8) Finished 2/8btn 6.9m, $22500, Adrian Pace (Fr1), $18.00 gate speed, behind leader at bell | 1stHES FROM HEAVEN NZ (Fr4) 2ndJUSTALITTLESIP NZ (Fr1) 6.9m 3rdMY ULTIMATE BARNEY (Fr5) 1.0m |
| 6 of 8 | 28 | MELTON(Good)13/06/2026, 1720m, NR up to 105. 1:53.4 (55.4, 27.9) Finished 6/8btn 7.7m, $17500, Adrian Pace (Fr6), $51.00 restrained after start, 4 back on the pegs at bell | 1stSWEET IDEAL (Fr3) 2ndPERUN NZ (Fr1) HFNK 3rdDIAMOND ECLIPSE (Fr2) 1.6m |
| 4 of 10 | 21 | MELTON(Good)16/05/2026, 1720m, NR up to 105. 1:51.9 (56.9, 27.9) Finished 4/10btn 14.0m, $17500, Adrian Pace (Sr2), $21.00 1 out 2 back at bell | 1stSWEET IDEAL (Fr3) 2ndSOAP AND BUBBLES (Fr1) NK 3rdOUR LUCIANO (Sr1) 11.7m |
| 5 of 9 | 8 | MELTON(Good)25/04/2026, 1720m, NR up to 105. 1:54.2 (56.8, 28.6) Finished 5/9btn 6.3m, $17500, Adrian Pace (Fr7), $6.00 out of position at start, driver cautioned score up, restrained after start, 1 out 4 back at bell, 3 wide late with trail | 1stHES NO ROMEO NZ (Fr2) 2ndMETEOR MOTH (Sr1) HD 3rdSURFINGMAKESCENTS (Fr6) 1.1m |
| 3 of 6 | 13 | GEELONG(Good)17/04/2026, 1609m, No NR. 1:52.2 (56.1, 27.8) Finished 3/6btn 1.2m, $20000, Adrian Pace (Fr3), $26.00 pre race swab, gate speed, worked forward, led, surrendered lead middle, behind leader at bell, used sprint lane | 1stMY ULTIMATE BARNEY (Fr4) 2ndFIGHTER COMMAND (Fr6) 1.2m 3rdJUSTALITTLESIP NZ (Fr3) SHFHD |
| 4 of 6 | N/A | MELTON(Good)04/04/2026, 2240m, No NR. 1:59.0 (55.3, 26.7) Finished 4/6btn 5.8m, $22500, Adrian Pace (Fr4), $61.00 restrained after start, 4 back on the pegs at bell | 1stBULLETPROOF BOY (Fr3) 2ndFIGHTER COMMAND (Fr5) NK 3rdBAY OF BISCAY (Fr6) 4.1m |
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| LAST WIN | |||
| 1 of 6 | N/A | MELTON(Good)27/09/2025, 2240m, No NR. 1:57.4 (56.0, 26.5) Finished 1/6 $22500, Adrian Pace (Fr3), $26.00 restrained after start, 4 back on the pegs at bell, swabbed | 1stJUSTALITTLESIP NZ (Fr3) 2ndHES FROM HEAVEN NZ (Fr5) HD 3rdSAHARA BREEZE (Fr1) 2.5m |