Melton Race 7 - Always B Miki Vicbred Super Series (2Yo Colts & Geldings) Final (Group 1)
The ace draw can see a big form turnaround from THE HIGHLIGHT REEL (1). The Nutrien Equine Classic winner just scraped into the final after a sixth in last week's semi when he drew poorly and had to work. He had come from wide to win his heat two back after resuming with a nose defeat in the G1 Protostar in Brisbane so is classy enough to take full advantage of the barrier. GO MIKI (8) is on the up and came from wider on the back row to claim the scalp of Bathurst Gold Crown winner FOX DAN in his semi. He draws to trail THE HIGHLIGHT REEL and with scope for improvement is a big danger. ALWAYS HOT (12) made it three from three when leading to win his semi last week. It's a tougher task from tonight's draw but winning form is hard to knock. FOX DAN (9) suffered his first defeat when nosed out in the semis but he is already a G1 winner so it would be no surprise to see him strike back.
Driver: Mark Pitt
Stats
Comments
Last start was well beaten into sixth behind Always Hot at this track over 2240m in a 2yo No NR CG on September 7 at $3.30. Raced better the start before that where he came from midfield and won by a head as favourite (Fr6) at Bendigo (2:33.30) beating Silver Pistol in 2yo No NR CG on August 28 at $1.22 at the bell was leading 3.37. Drawn favourably and can bounce back.
Last Starts 12 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
6/12 | 07/09/2024 | 10 | No NR | $20,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | M R Pitt | 1:54.8 | 5 |
| 17.4L | $3.30 |
1/10 | 28/08/2024 | 32 | No NR | $10,000.00 | Bendigo | 2150m | Neutral | M R Pitt | 1:54.7 | 6 |
| 0.2L | $1.22 |
2/10 | 27/07/2024 | 98 | No NR | $500,000.00 | Albion Park | 1660m | Neutral | M R Pitt | 1:50.6 | 3 |
| 0.1L | $2.30 |
1/3 | 15/07/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Melton | 1720m | M R Pitt | 0 |
| 1L | $0.00 | ||
2/5 | 01/07/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Melton | 1720m | M R Pitt | 0 |
| 1.5L | $0.00 | ||
1/12 | 20/04/2024 | 9 | $250,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | M R Pitt | 1:54.7 | 6 |
| 7.8L | $2.30 | |
1/5 | 11/04/2024 | 19 | $10,000.00 | Ballarat | 2200m | Neutral | M R Pitt | 2:02.1 | 1 |
| 7.5L | $1.07 | |
1/6 | 23/03/2024 | - | $20,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | M R Pitt | 1:56.0 | 1 |
| 3.6L | $1.50 |
Driver: Jodi Quinlan
Stats
Comments
First-up effort was 4th (Fr7) over 2150m after being wide early at Bendigo, at the bell was 2nd-1.79 beaten 12 m by Always Hot (2:36.30) in 2yo No NR CG on August 28 at $11. Then last start 4th (Fr4) over 2240m after showing early speed and racing wide at this track, at the bell was 4th-7.15 beaten 16 m by Always Hot (2:39.80) in 2yo No NR CG on September 7 at $61. Unlikely to threaten in this tougher assignment.
Last Starts 12 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
4/12 | 07/09/2024 | 10 | No NR | $20,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Jodi Quinlan | 1:54.8 | 4 |
| 16.9L | $61.00 |
4/9 | 28/08/2024 | 138 | No NR | $10,000.00 | Bendigo | 2150m | Neutral | Kate Gath | 1:57.0 | 7 |
| 12.7L | $11.00 |
4/8 | 20/08/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Melton | 2240m | Zac Phillips | 0 |
| 9L | $0.00 | ||
1/4 | 13/08/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Ballarat | 2200m | Kate Gath | 0 |
| 0.1L | $0.00 | ||
1/10 | 12/04/2024 | - | $7,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | M R Pitt | 1:55.0 | 2 |
| 12.1L | $1.22 |
Driver: James Herbertson
Stats
Comments
Last start 6th (Fr6) over 2240m at this track was 11th-16.48 at the bell, beaten 14 m by Go Miki (2:40.40) in 2yo No NR CG on September 7 at $15. Two runs back was 3rd (Fr4) over 2150m at Bendigo was 8th-15.41 at the bell, beaten 10 m by Always Hot (2:36.30) in 2yo No NR CG on August 28 at $81. Hard to enthuse.
Last Starts 12 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
6/12 | 07/09/2024 | 10 | No NR | $20,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | James Herbertson | 1:55.2 | 6 |
| 14.8L | $15.00 |
3/9 | 28/08/2024 | 139 | No NR | $10,000.00 | Bendigo | 2150m | Neutral | James Herbertson | 1:57.0 | 4 |
| 10.5L | $81.00 |
1/5 | 24/08/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bacchus Marsh | 1940m | Blake Pace | 0 |
| 3L | $0.00 | ||
1/7 | 11/08/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Maryborough | 1690m | J Herbertson | 0 |
| 3L | $0.00 | ||
6/6 | 11/04/2024 | - | $10,000.00 | Ballarat | 2200m | Neutral | J N Quinlan | 2:01.8 | 2 |
| 13.9L | $101.00 |
Driver: Aaron Dunn
Stats
Comments
Last start 3rd (Sr1) over 2240m at this track was 5th-7.43 at the bell, beaten 16 m by Always Hot (2:39.80) in 2yo No NR CG on September 7 at $81. Two runs back 4th (Sr3) over 2150m at Bendigo was 9th-12.04 at the bell, beaten 16 m by Storms Collide (2:35.40) in 2yo No NR CG on August 28 at $41. Not here.
Last Starts 12 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
3/12 | 07/09/2024 | 10 | No NR | $20,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Ryan Backhouse | 1:54.8 | 1 |
| 16.5L | $81.00 |
4/10 | 28/08/2024 | 12 | No NR | $10,000.00 | Bendigo | 2150m | Neutral | Jackie Barker | 1:56.3 | 3 |
| 16.7L | $41.00 |
4/7 | 16/08/2024 | 60 | No NR | $7,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | A J Dunn | 1:53.8 | 1 |
| 5.4L | $13.00 |
2/7 | 07/08/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Horsham | 2200m | A J Dunn | 0 |
| 0.2L | $0.00 | ||
1/7 | 17/06/2024 | 21 | $7,000.00 | Horsham | 1700m | Neutral | A J Dunn | 1:57.1 | 1 |
| 0.1L | $1.85 | |
1/10 | 27/05/2024 | 13 | $7,000.00 | Horsham | 1700m | Neutral | A J Dunn | 1:56.9 | 2 |
| 1.4L | $1.50 | |
4/5 | 14/05/2024 | - | $7,000.00 | Bendigo | 2150m | Neutral | A J Dunn | 1:58.2 | 4 |
| 7.8L | $6.00 | |
1/5 | 06/05/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Hamilton | 2160m | A J Dunn | 0 |
| 4.5L | $0.00 |
Driver: John Caldow
Stats
Comments
Last start 4th (Sr2) over 2240m at this track, at the bell was 2nd-1.96 beaten 9 m by Go Miki (2:40.40) in 2yo No NR CG on September 7 at $61. Two runs back 3rd (Sr1) over 2150m at Bendigo was 6th-10.1 at the bell, beaten 12 m by The Highlight Reel (2:33.30) in 2yo No NR CG on August 28 at $41. Needs easier.
Last Starts 12 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
4/12 | 07/09/2024 | 10 | No NR | $20,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | John Caldow | 1:55.2 | 2 |
| 9.5L | $61.00 |
3/10 | 28/08/2024 | 26 | No NR | $10,000.00 | Bendigo | 2150m | Neutral | Michael Stanley | 1:54.7 | 1 |
| 12.2L | $41.00 |
1/5 | 20/08/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Melton | 2240m | Michael Stanley | 0 |
| 1.5L | $0.00 | ||
1/6 | 02/08/2024 | 32 | No NR | $7,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | M I Stanley | 1:57.0 | 2 |
| 1.4L | $3.80 |
1/8 | 01/07/2024 | 7 | NR up to 54 | $6,000.00 | Terang | 1680m | Neutral | M I Stanley | 1:58.3 | 1 |
| 2.3L | $1.30 |
7/11 | 24/06/2024 | 86 | NR 50 to 55 | $7,000.00 | Yarra Valley | 2150m | Neutral | M I Stanley | 1:57.7 | 5 |
| 18.9L | $3.00 |
1/7 | 16/06/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Maryborough | 2190m | M Stanley | 0 |
| 1L | $0.00 | ||
4/10 | 30/03/2024 | 8 | No NR | $150,000.00 | Bathurst | 1730m | Fast | M I Stanley | 1:54.7 | 1 |
| 8.2L | $81.00 |
Driver: Jordan Leedham
Stats
Comments
Last start 5th (Sr1) over 2240m at this track was 6th-11.31 at the bell, beaten 9 m by Go Miki (2:40.40) in 2yo No NR CG on September 7 at $81. Two runs back 5th (Fr2) over 2150m at Bendigo, at the bell was 9th-18.37 beaten 14 m by Fox Dan (2:38.00) in 2yo No NR CG on August 28 at $51. Hard to have.
Last Starts 12 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
5/12 | 07/09/2024 | 10 | No NR | $20,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Jordan Leedham | 1:55.2 | 1 |
| 9.9L | $81.00 |
5/9 | 28/08/2024 | 12 | No NR | $10,000.00 | Bendigo | 2150m | Neutral | John Caldow | 1:58.3 | 2 |
| 14.0L | $51.00 |
6/7 | 16/08/2024 | 9 | No NR | $7,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | John Caldow | 1:53.8 | 2 |
| 33.7L | $34.00 |
3/7 | 07/08/2024 | - | MAIDEN | $7,000.00 | Bendigo | 1650m | Neutral | J J Caldow | 1:56.7 | 6 |
| 6.7L | $7.00 |
4/8 | 30/07/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Melton | 1720m | J J Caldow | 0 |
| 10L | $0.00 | ||
4/4 | 23/07/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Melton | 2240m | J J Caldow | 0 |
| 50L | $0.00 |
Driver: Kerryn Manning
Stats
Comments
Last start won by a nose (Sr4) at this track (2:40.40) beating Fox Dan in 2yo No NR CG on September 7 at $4.20 at the bell was 3rd-3.07. Progressive and draws for a trail so could be hard to beat.
Last Starts 12 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1/12 | 07/09/2024 | 10 | No NR | $20,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | M R Pitt | 1:55.2 | 4 |
| 0.1L | $4.20 |
2/10 | 28/08/2024 | 71 | No NR | $10,000.00 | Bendigo | 2150m | Neutral | Kerryn Manning | 1:56.3 | 7 |
| 1.3L | $7.00 |
1/7 | 18/06/2024 | - | MAIDEN | $7,000.00 | Bendigo | 1650m | Neutral | M R Pitt | 1:56.3 | 6 |
| 12.7L | $1.06 |
1/6 | 27/05/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Melton | 1720m | M R Pitt | 0 |
| 1.5L | $0.00 |
Driver: Cameron Hart
Stats
Comments
Gold Crown Final winner. Beaten favourite last start when second at this track on September 7. Won the start before at Bendigo on August 28. First defeat last start but is one of the main contenders.
Last Starts 12 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
2/12 | 07/09/2024 | 10 | No NR | $20,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Jackie Barker | 1:55.2 | 4 |
| 0.1L | $1.45 |
1/9 | 28/08/2024 | 151 | No NR | $10,000.00 | Bendigo | 2150m | Neutral | M R Pitt | 1:58.3 | 2 |
| 0.1L | $1.30 |
2/5 | 20/08/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Melton | 2240m | Kate Gath | 0 |
| 1.5L | $0.00 | ||
1/9 | 03/06/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Melton | 1720m | K M Gath | 0 |
| 2L | $0.00 | ||
1/10 | 30/03/2024 | 8 | No NR | $150,000.00 | Bathurst | 1730m | Fast | J A Callaghan | 1:54.7 | 1 |
| 3.8L | $1.95 |
1/10 | 22/03/2024 | - | No NR | $10,000.00 | Bathurst | 1730m | Fast | Cameron Hart | 1:54.4 | 7 |
| 9.6L | $1.20 |
Driver: Kate Gath
Stats
Comments
Finished up last campaign with a win at Terang, and continued with decent results this campaign with a first-up effort surrendered the lead and finished 2nd (Fr5) over 2150m after showing early speed and racing wide at Bendigo was 3rd-3.79 at the bell, beaten a head by The Highlight Reel (2:33.30) in 2yo No NR CG on August 28 at $6. First four hope.
Last Starts 12 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
2/12 | 07/09/2024 | 10 | No NR | $20,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Jackie Barker | 1:54.8 | 1 |
| 6.8L | $6.00 |
2/10 | 28/08/2024 | 64 | No NR | $10,000.00 | Bendigo | 2150m | Neutral | Kate Gath | 1:54.7 | 5 |
| 0.2L | $6.00 |
3/8 | 30/07/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Melton | 1720m | M R Pitt | 0 |
| 5.5L | $0.00 | ||
1/7 | 25/06/2024 | - | NR up to 54 | $7,000.00 | Terang | 2180m | Neutral | K M Gath | 2:03.1 | 2 |
| 12.9L | $1.04 |
1/5 | 27/05/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Melton | 1720m | A T McDonough | 0 |
| 1L | $0.00 |
Driver: Michael Stanley
Stats
Comments
Last start 3rd (Fr5) over 2240m at this track was 4th-5.73 at the bell, beaten 5 m by Go Miki (2:40.40) in 2yo No NR CG on September 7 at $15. Two runs back won by a head (Fr5) at Bendigo (2:37.90) beating Perfect Stranger in 2yo No NR CG on August 28 at $26 at the bell was leading 0.14. This may test him.
Last Starts 12 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
3/12 | 07/09/2024 | 10 | No NR | $20,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Michael Stanley | 1:55.2 | 5 |
| 5.0L | $15.00 |
1/9 | 28/08/2024 | 41 | No NR | $10,000.00 | Bendigo | 2150m | Neutral | Michael Stanley | 1:58.2 | 5 |
| 0.2L | $26.00 |
1/5 | 20/08/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Melton | 2240m | Michael Stanley | 0 |
| 2L | $0.00 | ||
1/10 | 18/07/2024 | 18 | MAIDEN | $7,000.00 | Kilmore | 1690m | Soft | M I Stanley | 1:59.7 | 2 |
| 0.2L | $1.60 |
2/7 | 30/06/2024 | - | MAIDEN | $7,000.00 | Cranbourne | 2080m | W | M I Stanley | 1:59.2 | 3 |
| 6.7L | $1.85 |
1/6 | 16/06/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Maryborough | 2190m | M Stanley | 0 |
| 10L | $0.00 |
Driver: Greg Sugars
Stats
Comments
In good form last start. Won by 6 m as favourite after showing early speed, (Fr2) at this track (2:39.80) beating Silver Pistol in 2yo No NR CG on September 7 at $1.75 at the bell was leading 3.36. Two runs posted a big 5 m win as favourite after showing early speed, (Fr3) at Bendigo (2:36.30) beating Arsenio in 2yo No NR CG on August 28 at $1.90 at the bell was leading 1.79. Tougher draw but is racking up the wins so rates highly.
Last Starts 12 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1/12 | 07/09/2024 | 10 | No NR | $20,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | James Herbertson | 1:54.8 | 2 |
| 6.8L | $1.75 |
1/9 | 28/08/2024 | 75 | No NR | $10,000.00 | Bendigo | 2150m | Neutral | Greg Sugars | 1:57.0 | 3 |
| 4.8L | $1.90 |
1/4 | 20/08/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Melton | 2240m | Greg Sugars | 0 |
| 1.5L | $0.00 | ||
1/5 | 14/06/2024 | - | $10,000.00 | Shepparton | 1690m | Neutral | M R Pitt | 1:53.2 | 1 |
| 9.0L | $1.50 | |
1/5 | 27/05/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Melton | 1720m | M R Pitt | 0 |
| 7.5L | $0.00 |
Driver: Allan McDonough
Stats
Comments
Meets Always Hot again; when 17 metres fifth at this track over 2240m in a 2yo No NR CG race on September 7. Facing a tough assignment this time around.
Last Starts 12 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
5/12 | 07/09/2024 | 10 | No NR | $20,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | A T McDonough | 1:54.8 | 4 |
| 17.3L | $41.00 |
2/9 | 28/08/2024 | - | No NR | $10,000.00 | Bendigo | 2150m | Neutral | M R Pitt | 1:57.0 | 2 |
| 4.8L | $2.25 |
1/8 | 20/08/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Melton | 2240m | A T McDonough | 0 |
| 7L | $0.00 | ||
2/6 | 12/08/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Melton | 2240m | M R Pitt | 0 |
| 2.5L | $0.00 |