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R1 | Vicbred Voucher Nmw Pace 2240m | Mobile Start | Pacers | 6:33pm |
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RACE COMMENT
OVERVIEW: MOUNT BARKER BOY (10) has really hit peak form in recent months and carried it through the Vicbred Super Series for three-year-old colts and geldings where he reached the final. He was runner-up in the heats and semis, and galloped out of contention in the Group 1 decider. He strikes a very winnable assignment here, and while I’ve been a bit slow to warm to him, his recent form is undeniable. THESTATESMAN (1) was caught parked and dropped out in a race a few of these contested last Friday but draws for a much-improved run on the fence here where he should either lead or settle leader’s back, BIZZNESS CLASS (8) should trail through nicely behind him and will be dangerous late as he usually finishes off powerfully, as does MITZI SAID (6), who sizzled home from four back along the fence to place second last time out behind Hittheroadjack in fast time and just needs the right run in transit to be a threat here. Other chances land with quick beginner FOLLOWTHEACE (3), NEW YORKER (4) and Tassie visitor MCMAYHEM (9).
37-3-4-4
TRACK
23-2-3-3
DISTANCE
23-2-3-3
TRK / DIST
19-3-2-0
LAST SEASON
17-0-2-4
THIS SEASON
13%
WIN S/RATE
40%
PLACE S/RATE
55-7-11-4
CAREER
$81,620
PRIZE MONEY
1690 - 2240
WIN RANGE
7
DAYS LAST RACE
| Career Statistics | ||||
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| Stats | Win % | Place % | Rank | |
| Total | 55-7-11-4 | 13% | 40% | 7 |
| Distance | 23-2-3-3 | 9% | 35% | 5 |
| Dist Range | 35-5-7-3 | 14% | 43% | 8 |
| Track | 37-3-4-4 | 8% | 30% | 5 |
| Track / Dist | 23-2-3-3 | 9% | 35% | 5 |
| This Season | 17-0-2-4 | 0% | 35% | 8 |
| 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 | 5 | ||
| Distance Best MR | 1:54.9MS | 1 | ||
| Stable Stats | ||||
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| 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: | NR65 | |||
| Gear Changes | ||||
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RECENT FORM
| RESULT | DAY | RACE DETAILS | RESULT |
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| 10 of 10 | 6 | MELTON(Good)25/09/2026, 2240m, NMWL6M (NR80) 1:55.0 (55.1, 27.4) Finished 10/10btn 21.2m, $10000, Chris Alford (Fr2), $3.90 pulled hard, 1 out 1 back at bell, run queried | 1stHITTHEROADJACK NZ (Fr5) 2ndMITZI SAID (Sr1) 11.3m 3rdNEW YORKER (Fr1) 3.0m |
| 9 of 11 | 11 | MELTON(Good)19/09/2026, 2240m, NR up to 70. 1:55.4 (55.6, 27.9) Finished 9/11btn 24.9m, $15000, Chris Alford (Sr3), $12.00 1 out 4 back at bell | 1stGUNFORHIRE (Fr4) 2ndDANCE AFFAIR (Fr2) 6.9m 3rdTO THE NINES (Sr4) HD |
| 4 of 9 | 24 | SWANHIL(Good)08/09/2026, 1750m, NR 65 or better. 1:53.8 (55.6, 27.9) Finished 4/9btn 8.3m, $8000, Chris Alford (Sr2), $10.00 1 out 2 back at bell, driver cautioned half carting | 1stDIAMOND ECLIPSE (Fr3) 2ndTELEMACHUS (Fr1) HFNK 3rdHELLOVATIME (Fr2) HFHD |
| 6 of 7 | 7 | MELTON(Good)15/08/2026, 2240m, NR 67 to 77. 1:56.1 (55.0, 26.5) Finished 6/7btn 11.9m, $11000, Chris Alford (Fr1), $12.00 inconvenienced, 3 back on pegs at bell | 1stAPOLLOSTORM (Fr7) 2ndLE CARDINAL (Fr6) HFNK 3rdPERUN NZ (Fr3) 1.6m |
| 6 of 8 | 7 | MELTON(Good)08/08/2026, 2240m, NR up to 79. 1:55.9 (56.1, 27.2) Finished 6/8btn 16.1m, $15000, Chris Alford (Fr5), $8.50 restrained after start, 1 out 3 back at bell | 1stALWAYS BE BLAKEY (Fr4) 2ndMOST EXCITING (Fr7) 5.5m 3rdTWISTING BY NZ (Fr2) 2.2m |
| 7 of 11 | 14 | MELTON(Good)01/08/2026, 1720m, NR up to 75. 1:52.3 (56.3, 28.1) Finished 7/11btn 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 | 1stI AM THE STORM (Sr1) 2ndMY UNCLE STAN (Fr5) 2.1m 3rdDANCE 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 3/8btn 13.4m, $11000, Chris Alford (Fr5), $6.50 restrained after start, 1 out 3 back at bell | 1stFAIRPLAY (Sr2) 2ndHITTHEROADJACK NZ (Fr1) 9.8m 3rdTHESTATESMAN (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 8/9btn 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 | 1stBIG SLEDGE HAMMER (Sr1) 2ndCLYMENUS NZ (Fr7) 1.3m 3rdSOHO 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 3/9btn 2.9m, $15000, Chris Alford (Fr2), $2.50 1 out 3 back at bell, 3 wide latter | 1stGOOD TOBE LOCKSLEY (Sr2) 2ndSOHO DARKNSTORMY (Fr6) NK 3rdTHESTATESMAN (Fr2) 2.1m |
| 2 of 9 | N/A | MELTON(Rain Affected)20/06/2026, 2240m, NR 67 to 77. 1:57.0 (55.6, 27.8) Finished 2/9btn 6.6m, $15000, Chris Alford (Fr6), $71.00 restrained after start, 1 out 2 back at bell | 1stDYNAMITEDAN (Fr2) 2ndTHESTATESMAN (Fr6) 6.6m 3rdCLYMENUS NZ (Sr2) 2.6m |
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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 | 1stTHESTATESMAN (Fr3) 2ndSURFINGMAKESCENTS (Sr1) 12.2m 3rdDHAULAGIRI NZ (Fr4) NK |