Melton Race 1 - Benstud Standardbreds Free For All

Driver: Jackie Barker
Stats
Comments
Not far away at the last couple starts; Finished 1.75 m third behind Sweet Bella at this track over 2240m No NR M last start. Before that was beaten 2 metres second again at this track over 1720m in NR 75 to 89 on June 7.
Last Starts 11 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
3/6 | 21/06/2025 | 14 | No NR | $22,500.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Jackie Barker | 1:53.8 | 6 |
| 1.7L | $5.00 |
2/11 | 07/06/2025 | 14 | NR 75 to 89 | $17,500.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Mark Pitt | 1:53.1 | 5 |
| 2.0L | $1.95 |
1/11 | 24/05/2025 | 189 | NR 80 to 89 | $17,500.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Mark Pitt | 1:55.0 | 3 |
| 3.7L | $2.10 |
1/12 | 16/11/2024 | 8 | No NR | $100,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | James Herbertson | 1:54.5 | 7 |
| 1.6L | $2.50 |
1/7 | 08/11/2024 | 27 | No NR | $10,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | James Herbertson | 1:54.8 | 1 |
| 3.2L | $1.80 |
2/12 | 12/10/2024 | 7 | No NR | $150,000.00 | Melton | 2760m | Neutral | Cameron Hart | 1:56.2 | 5 |
| 2.0L | $12.00 |
1/4 | 30/07/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Melton | 1720m | Russel Maisnor | 0 |
| 1L | $0.00 |

Driver: Chris Alford
Stats
Comments
Not far away at the last couple starts; Finished a narrow second behind Sweet Bella at this track over 2240m No NR M last start. Before that was beaten 1.75 metres second again at this track over 1720m in No NR on June 7.
Last Starts 11 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
2/6 | 21/06/2025 | 14 | No NR | $22,500.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Chris Alford | 1:53.8 | 3 |
| 0.2L | $8.50 |
2/10 | 07/06/2025 | 28 | No NR | $22,500.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | John Caldow | 1:53.8 | 1 |
| 1.8L | $10.00 |
7/10 | 10/05/2025 | 7 | No NR | $200,000.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | Chris Alford | 1:49.3 | 3 |
| 11.6L | $21.00 |
5/10 | 03/05/2025 | 14 | No NR | $50,000.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | Chris Alford | 1:49.8 | 4 |
| 10.4L | $8.50 |
1/11 | 19/04/2025 | 175 | No NR | $22,500.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Chris Alford | 1:53.8 | 1 |
| 2.0L | $13.00 |
1/3 | 08/04/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Melton | 2240m | Good | Chris Alford | 0 |
| 2.3L | $0.00 | |
3/3 | 01/04/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Melton | 2240m | Good | Chris Alford | 0 |
| 8.5L | $0.00 | |
4/8 | 26/10/2024 | 14 | No NR | $25,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Chris Alford | 1:55.8 | 1 |
| 7.8L | $6.50 |

Driver: Mark Pitt
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Comments
In good form recently. Last start won by a head after showing early speed, (Fr2) at this track (2:38.40) beating Sahara Breeze in No NR M on June 21 at $3.60 at the bell was leading 2.12.
Last Starts 11 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1/6 | 21/06/2025 | 14 | No NR | $22,500.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Mark Pitt | 1:53.8 | 2 |
| 0.2L | $3.60 |
3/10 | 07/06/2025 | 7 | No NR | $22,500.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Mark Pitt | 1:53.8 | 3 |
| 1.9L | $4.80 |
4/12 | 31/05/2025 | 21 | No NR | $22,500.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Mark Pitt | 1:54.3 | 5 |
| 3.0L | $6.00 |
5/10 | 10/05/2025 | 7 | No NR | $200,000.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | Cameron Hart | 1:49.3 | 5 |
| 10.3L | $5.00 |
3/10 | 03/05/2025 | 21 | No NR | $50,000.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | Cameron Hart | 1:49.8 | 6 |
| 4.9L | $5.50 |
5/9 | 12/04/2025 | 70 | No NR | $22,500.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | R P Duffy | 1:52.4 | 3 |
| 16.3L | $14.00 |
3/3 | 25/02/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Ballarat | 2200m | Good | R P Duffy | 0 |
| 14L | $0.00 | |
4/5 | 01/10/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Melton | 2240m | Jodi Quinlan | 0 |
| 9.5L | $0.00 |

Driver: Ellen Tormey
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Comments
Last start 2nd (Sr1) over 1740m at Riverina Paceway, beaten 2.25 m by Diamond Eclipse (2:03.40) in NR up to 80 on June 20 at $8.50. Two runs back 4th (Fr7) over 1740m after showing early pace at Riverina Paceway, at the bell was 4th-9.8 beaten 14 m by Cantfindabettorman (2:00.50) in No NR on May 23 at $34.
Last Starts 12 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
2/9 | 20/06/2025 | 28 | NR up to 80 | $9,790.00 | Wagga | 1740m | Fast | Peter McRae | 1:54.1 | 1 |
| 2.2L | $8.50 |
4/8 | 23/05/2025 | 26 | No NR | $9,790.00 | Wagga | 1740m | Neutral | Jackson Painting | 1:51.4 | 7 |
| 14.9L | $34.00 |
6/8 | 27/04/2025 | 11 | NR 65 or better | $8,000.00 | Swan Hill | 1750m | Neutral | Ellen Tormey | 1:54.8 | 7 |
| 8.2L | $8.00 |
4/10 | 16/04/2025 | 12 | NR 65 or better | $8,000.00 | Bendigo | 1650m | Neutral | Ellen Tormey | 1:53.0 | 3 |
| 4.0L | $3.80 |
7/9 | 04/04/2025 | 10 | NR up to 90 | $9,790.00 | Wagga | 1740m | Fast | Harrison Ross | 1:55.2 | 1 |
| 8.9L | $3.10 |
6/9 | 25/03/2025 | 10 | NR 65 or better | $8,000.00 | Swan Hill | 1750m | Neutral | Ellen Tormey | 1:52.9 | 7 |
| 4.2L | $4.20 |
1/4 | 17/02/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bendigo | 2150m | Ellen Tormey | 0 |
| 4L | $0.00 | ||
1/7 | 22/05/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Good | Cameron Hart | 0 |
| 1.2L | $0.00 |

Driver: John Caldow
Stats
Comments
Last start was well back in the run when 9th (Fr3) over 1720m at this track was 10th-21.92 at the bell, beaten 14 m by Bay Of Biscay (2:00.10) in No NR on June 28 at $101. Two runs back was driven from back in the field when 8th (Fr4) over 1720m at this track, beaten 22 m by Sir Jimmy (1:59.30) in NR up to 105 on June 21 at $101.
Last Starts 4 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
9/10 | 28/06/2025 | 7 | No NR | $22,500.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Ellen Tormey | 1:52.4 | 3 |
| 14.0L | $101.00 |
8/8 | 21/06/2025 | 7 | NR up to 105 | $17,500.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Jack Laugher | 1:51.6 | 4 |
| 22.7L | $101.00 |
3/8 | 14/06/2025 | 7 | No NR | $22,500.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Jack Laugher | 1:54.7 | 1 |
| 4.4L | $23.00 |
10/10 | 07/06/2025 | 15 | No NR | $22,500.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Jack Laugher | 1:53.8 | 2 |
| 10.1L | $151.00 |
7/9 | 23/05/2025 | 76 | NR up to 57 | $6,940.00 | Dubbo | 1720m | Neutral | Nathan Turnbull | 1:56.2 | 4 |
| 20.5L | $6.00 |
4/5 | 19/05/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bathurst | 1730m | Good | J G Coney | 0 |
| 8.7L | $0.00 | |
7/10 | 08/03/2025 | 7 | No NR | $25,000.00 | Menangle | 2300m | Neutral | Jason Lee | 1:53.4 | 7 |
| 11.4L | $126.00 |
1/5 | 29/01/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Good | Seaton Grima | 0 |
| 3.3L | $0.00 |

Driver: Jordan Leedham
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Comments
Seven-year-old gelding is racing in fine form. Won his last two outings at this track both over 2240m. Last start won by 1.75 m as favourite (Sr1) at this track (2:39.70) beating Triple Eight in No NR on June 14 at $2.60.
Last Starts 18 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1/8 | 14/06/2025 | 14 | No NR | $22,500.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Kate Gath | 1:54.7 | 1 |
| 1.7L | $2.60 |
1/12 | 31/05/2025 | 21 | No NR | $22,500.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Jordan Leedham | 1:54.3 | 4 |
| 1.4L | $14.00 |
2/7 | 10/05/2025 | 12 | No NR | $22,500.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Jordan Leedham | 1:56.1 | 1 |
| 0.1L | $1.45 |
3/8 | 28/04/2025 | 16 | NR 65 or better | $10,000.00 | Terang | 1680m | Neutral | Kate Gath | 1:54.7 | 1 |
| 1.2L | $2.00 |
2/9 | 12/04/2025 | 7 | No NR | $22,500.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Kate Gath | 1:52.4 | 4 |
| 0.2L | $4.00 |
1/10 | 05/04/2025 | 8 | No NR | $22,500.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Jordan Leedham | 1:51.7 | 6 |
| 0.1L | $3.60 |
1/3 | 28/01/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Melton | 1720m | Jordan Leedham | 0 |
| 15.5L | $0.00 | ||
1/4 | 26/03/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Melton | 1720m | Jordan Leedham | 0 |
| 8.5L | $0.00 |

Driver: Ryan Sanderson
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Comments
Resumes today. His previous first-up run was successful when he posted a big 12 m win (Sr3) at Gunbower (3:12.40) beating Arggghhh in NR 70 to 95 on December 8 at $8.50.
Last Starts 41 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
2/3 | 22/05/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Shepparton | 2190m | Corey O'Donoghue | 0 |
| 0.3L | $0.00 | ||
1/8 | 26/01/2025 | 15 | NR 70 to 95 | $15,000.00 | Wedderburn | 2555m | Neutral | Rebecca Bartley | 1:58.6 | 2 |
| 0.2L | $3.10 |
4/12 | 11/01/2025 | 7 | No NR | $50,000.00 | Shepparton | 2690m | Neutral | Rebecca Bartley | 1:56.0 | 5 |
| 10.0L | $101.00 |
6/12 | 04/01/2025 | 27 | No NR | $75,000.00 | Bendigo | 2650m | Neutral | Rebecca Bartley | 1:55.7 | 1 |
| 6.6L | $71.00 |
1/10 | 08/12/2024 | 232 | NR 70 to 95 | $12,000.00 | Gunbower | 2630m | Neutral | Ryan Sanderson | 1:57.7 | 3 |
| 12.0L | $8.50 |
1/3 | 28/11/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Shepparton | 2190m | Mark Pitt | 0 |
| 1L | $0.00 | ||
5/12 | 20/04/2024 | 14 | NR 80 to 89 | $17,500.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | R K Bartley | 1:55.7 | 4 |
| 6.1L | $81.00 |
6/10 | 06/04/2024 | 4 | NR 75 | $50,000.00 | Mildura | 2600m | Neutral | B T Jones | 1:57.9 | 5 |
| 13.0L | $41.00 |

Driver: Glen Craven
Stats
Comments
Solid performance when beaten by 2.5 m finishing fourth after being driven well back, behind Rakero Rebel at this track over 1720m in a No NR on June 7 at $9. Then a handy effort when beaten by 5 m finishing third behind Sir Jimmy at this track over 1720m in a NR up to 105 on June 21 at $2.
Last Starts 11 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
3/8 | 21/06/2025 | 14 | NR up to 105 | $17,500.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | James Herbertson | 1:51.6 | 3 |
| 5.0L | $2.00 |
4/10 | 07/06/2025 | 42 | No NR | $22,500.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Anthony Butt | 1:53.8 | 6 |
| 2.6L | $9.00 |
1/9 | 26/04/2025 | 14 | NR up to 95 | $20,400.00 | Menangle | 2300m | Fast | Gavin Fitzpatrick | 1:54.5 | 9 |
| 1.1L | $1.90 |
1/11 | 12/04/2025 | 42 | NR 80 to 89 | $17,500.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Greg Sugars | 1:55.0 | 4 |
| 3.7L | $2.50 |
1/3 | 01/04/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Melton | 2240m | Good | Greg Sugars | 0 |
| 0.2L | $0.00 | |
4/10 | 01/03/2025 | 7 | NR up to 85 | $20,400.00 | Menangle | 2300m | Neutral | Blake Fitzpatrick | 1:54.8 | 7 |
| 2.8L | $2.90 |
10/10 | 22/02/2025 | 175 | No NR | $50,000.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Neutral | Greg Sugars | 1:49.8 | 10 |
| 24.4L | $18.00 |
2/3 | 10/02/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Melton | 2240m | Good | Greg Sugars | 0 |
| 10.4L | $0.00 |

Driver: Matthew Craven
Stats
Comments
Improved last start with a good run when 3rd (Fr5) over 1680m after being wide early at Terang was 2nd-3.2 at the bell, beaten 2.75 m by Jilliby Nitro (1:59.40) in NR 65 or better on June 25 at $2.60.
Last Starts 7 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
3/7 | 25/06/2025 | 18 | NR 65 or better | $8,000.00 | Terang | 1680m | Neutral | Matthew Craven | 1:54.4 | 5 |
| 2.8L | $2.60 |
6/10 | 07/06/2025 | 7 | No NR | $22,500.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Matthew Craven | 1:53.8 | 4 |
| 4.3L | $19.00 |
2/12 | 31/05/2025 | 7 | No NR | $22,500.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Matthew Craven | 1:54.3 | 1 |
| 1.4L | $7.50 |
6/9 | 24/05/2025 | 13 | NR up to 105 | $17,500.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Matthew Craven | 1:53.6 | 2 |
| 4.9L | $4.80 |
2/11 | 11/05/2025 | 13 | No NR | $12,000.00 | Ouyen | 2423m | Neutral | Matthew Craven | 1:59.1 | 4 |
| 4.4L | $1.55 |
2/8 | 28/04/2025 | 24 | NR 65 or better | $10,000.00 | Terang | 1680m | Neutral | Matthew Craven | 1:54.7 | 6 |
| 0.1L | $7.00 |
2/5 | 24/09/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Terang | 2180m | Matthew Craven | 0 |
| 3L | $0.00 | ||
4/3 | 20/08/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Terang | 2180m | M J Craven | 0 |
| 6L | $0.00 |

Driver: Amy Day
Stats
Comments
Back in form at the last couple of outings, two starts back won by 6 m as favourite after showing early speed, (Fr5) at Horsham (2:01.60) beating Hez All Rock in NR 65 or better on June 11 at $1.40 at the bell was leading 1.6. Last start just missed, good run when 2nd (Sr2) over 1720m at this track was 4th-7.64 at the bell, beaten 2 m by Sir Jimmy (1:59.30) in NR up to 105 on June 21 at $21.
Last Starts 11 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
2/8 | 21/06/2025 | 10 | NR up to 105 | $17,500.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Amy Day | 1:51.6 | 2 |
| 1.9L | $21.00 |
1/8 | 11/06/2025 | 11 | NR 65 or better | $8,000.00 | Horsham | 1700m | Neutral | Amy Day | 1:55.1 | 5 |
| 6.4L | $1.40 |
9/12 | 31/05/2025 | 14 | No NR | $22,500.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Amy Day | 1:54.3 | 2 |
| 8.6L | $31.00 |
6/11 | 17/05/2025 | 7 | No NR | $22,500.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Amy Day | 1:52.0 | 1 |
| 11.3L | $3.90 |
1/7 | 10/05/2025 | 12 | No NR | $22,500.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Amy Day | 1:56.1 | 2 |
| 0.1L | $8.00 |
4/8 | 28/04/2025 | 9 | NR 65 or better | $10,000.00 | Terang | 1680m | Neutral | Amy Day | 1:54.7 | 5 |
| 3.7L | $6.00 |
1/4 | 26/03/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Hamilton | 2106m | Matthew Craven | 0 |
| 6L | $0.00 | ||
3/5 | 24/09/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Terang | 2180m | Amy Day | 0 |
| 6L | $0.00 |

Driver: Aaron Dunn
Stats
Comments
Last start 8th (Sr3) over 1720m at this track was 6th-9.74 at the bell, beaten 13 m by Bay Of Biscay (2:00.10) in No NR on June 28 at $81. Two runs back 3rd (Sr5) over 2190m at Mildura, beaten 3 m by Noble Trick (2:41.50) in NR 65 or better on June 20 at $1.22.
Last Starts 4 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
8/10 | 28/06/2025 | 8 | No NR | $22,500.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Aaron Dunn | 1:52.4 | 3 |
| 13.5L | $81.00 |
3/10 | 20/06/2025 | 9 | NR 65 or better | $8,000.00 | Mildura | 2190m | Neutral | Aaron Dunn | 1:58.7 | 5 |
| 3.1L | $1.22 |
3/8 | 11/06/2025 | 68 | NR 65 or better | $8,000.00 | Horsham | 1700m | Neutral | Jackie Barker | 1:55.1 | 1 |
| 10.6L | $4.20 |
3/4 | 28/05/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Horsham | 2200m | Jackie Barker | 0 |
| 3L | $0.00 | ||
7/11 | 04/04/2025 | 3 | No NR | $30,000.00 | Mildura | 2600m | Neutral | Aaron Dunn | 1:58.9 | 6 |
| 13.1L | $3.30 |
1/10 | 01/04/2025 | 7 | No NR | $8,000.00 | Mildura | 2190m | Neutral | Aaron Dunn | 2:02.3 | 4 |
| 3.6L | $2.10 |
1/9 | 25/03/2025 | 9 | NR 65 or better | $8,000.00 | Swan Hill | 1750m | Neutral | Aaron Dunn | 1:52.9 | 1 |
| 1.0L | $2.00 |
1/5 | 24/09/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Terang | 2180m | Aaron Dunn | 0 |
| 3L | $0.00 |

Driver: Lochie Cook
Stats
Comments
Ran well last start showing plenty of improvement following June 21 run. Just managed to hang on and win won by a head when quickly away, (Fr4) at Terang (1:59.40) beating Keayang Tokyo in NR 65 or better on June 25 at $6.50 at the bell was leading 3.2. This race will be harder than that win.
Last Starts 7 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1/7 | 25/06/2025 | 4 | NR 65 or better | $8,000.00 | Terang | 1680m | Neutral | Lochie Cook | 1:54.4 | 4 |
| 0.2L | $6.50 |
7/8 | 21/06/2025 | 7 | NR up to 105 | $17,500.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Lochie Cook | 1:51.6 | 5 |
| 11.1L | $61.00 |
7/8 | 14/06/2025 | 14 | No NR | $22,500.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Lochie Cook | 1:54.7 | 2 |
| 9.5L | $8.00 |
10/12 | 31/05/2025 | 14 | No NR | $22,500.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Jason Lee | 1:54.3 | 3 |
| 11.0L | $41.00 |
11/11 | 17/05/2025 | 7 | No NR | $22,500.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Jason Lee | 1:52.0 | 2 |
| 71.3L | $10.00 |
4/7 | 10/05/2025 | 12 | No NR | $22,500.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Lochie Cook | 1:56.1 | 7 |
| 6.0L | $34.00 |
2/3 | 07/04/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Terang | 2180m | G A Craven | 0 |
| 3L | $0.00 | ||
1/3 | 13/02/2023 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Terang | 2180m | Glenn Craven | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 |