Melton Race 1 - Centre State Printing Pace
ROCKANDANCE (12) is racing well with two wins and two placings from his last five starts. Scored from a wide draw two back and came from a similar barrier to this when beaten just 1.1m into third here last week. Strong claims. YOUNG BLUEY (9) has been taking on some stronger races this campaign having recently contested the Vicbred Super Series where he won his way through to the Group 1 final. Fitter for recent racing and this suits. ANOTHER NIEN (4) hasn't been far from the placegetters in his last two outings. He can play a role in this line-up. TRIPLE VINNIES (5) has finished top-four in all three starts this time in and races well at this distance so could be ready to peak. STEEL RULER (2) draws well and is a player off a Terang win two back.
Driver: Jordan Leedham
Stats
Comments
Last start 11th (Fr4) over 2150m at Bendigo was 10th-16.09 at the bell, beaten 12 m by Twisting By (2:36.40) in 4yo No NR GH on September 18 at $34. Before that, 10th (Fr6) over 2240m at this track beaten 21 m by Little Louie (2:38.40) in 4yo+ No NR GH on September 7 at $81. Can improve from this draw enough to feature.
Last Starts 9 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
11/12 | 18/09/2024 | 11 | No NR | $20,000.00 | Bendigo | 2150m | Neutral | Jordan Leedham | 1:57.1 | 4 |
| 12.2L | $34.00 |
10/12 | 07/09/2024 | 8 | No NR | $20,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Jordan Leedham | 1:53.8 | 6 |
| 21.3L | $81.00 |
6/10 | 30/08/2024 | 21 | No NR | $10,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Kate Gath | 1:57.5 | 5 |
| 22.8L | $101.00 |
6/9 | 09/08/2024 | 6 | NR up to 80 | $10,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Kate Gath | 1:54.4 | 7 |
| 9.9L | $7.00 |
2/10 | 03/08/2024 | 7 | 0W/15 0K stake | $15,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Kate Gath | 1:54.2 | 1 |
| 1.9L | $9.50 |
4/12 | 27/07/2024 | 7 | 0W/15 0K stake | $15,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | W | Jordan Leedham | 1:57.5 | 5 |
| 3.0L | $8.00 |
5/6 | 22/04/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Geelong | 2100m | Jordan Leedham | 0 |
| 1L | $0.00 | ||
4/7 | 26/04/2023 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Melton | 1720m | K M Gath | 0 |
| 22.5L | $0.00 |
Driver: James Herbertson
Stats
Comments
Failed to impress last start; 5th (Fr3) over 1609m after showing early pace at Geelong was 5th-7.83 at the bell, beaten 3 m by Starzzz Destiny (1:57.10) in NR 60 to 69 on September 13 at $3.20. Showed ability the race before when he won by 8 m as favourite when quickly away, (Fr4) at Terang (2:43.30) beating Bizzness Class in NR 55 to 64 on September 2 at $2.50 at the bell was leading 1.6. Drawn well and can do much better.
Last Starts 14 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
5/10 | 13/09/2024 | 11 | NR 60 to 69 | $10,000.00 | Geelong | 1609m | Neutral | James Herbertson | 1:57.1 | 3 |
| 2.9L | $3.20 |
1/6 | 02/09/2024 | 10 | NR 55 to 64 | $8,000.00 | Terang | 2180m | Neutral | James Herbertson | 2:00.5 | 4 |
| 8.3L | $2.50 |
6/10 | 23/08/2024 | 7 | NR 56 to 60 | $8,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Greg Sugars | 1:54.5 | 3 |
| 9.5L | $8.50 |
7/9 | 16/08/2024 | 14 | NR up to 69 | $10,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | James Herbertson | 1:56.0 | 1 |
| 13.0L | $18.00 |
5/10 | 02/08/2024 | 7 | 0-3 WINS | $7,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | James Herbertson | 1:54.6 | 1 |
| 9.9L | $4.40 |
3/10 | 26/07/2024 | 9 | NR 50 to 60 | $8,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | James Herbertson | 1:57.4 | 1 |
| 3.0L | $4.40 |
1/3 | 23/07/2023 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Maryborough | 0m | J J Herbertson | 0 |
| 3L | $0.00 | ||
1/6 | 09/07/2023 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Maryborough | 2190m | J J Herbertson | 0 |
| 3L | $0.00 |
Driver: Chris Romanidis
Stats
Comments
Didn't do much last start, 9th (Sr2) over 2200m at Ballarat was 6th-10.9 at the bell, beaten 14 m by Plains In Heaven (2:45.40) in NR 55 to 60 on September 19 at $81. Before that was driven from back in the field when 10th (Fr6) over 1609m at Geelong was 8th-16.08 at the bell, beaten 15 m by Starzzz Destiny (1:57.10) in NR 60 to 69 on September 13 at $151. Others rate better.
Last Starts 8 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
9/9 | 19/09/2024 | 6 | NR 55 to 60 | $7,000.00 | Ballarat | 2200m | Neutral | A Pace | 2:01.0 | 2 |
| 14.6L | $81.00 |
10/10 | 13/09/2024 | 40 | NR 60 to 69 | $10,000.00 | Geelong | 1609m | Neutral | Chris Romanidis | 1:57.1 | 6 |
| 15.5L | $151.00 |
4/5 | 31/08/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bacchus Marsh | 1940m | Chris Romanidis | 0 |
| 25L | $0.00 | ||
7/7 | 04/08/2024 | 35 | NR 60 to 70 | $10,000.00 | Cranbourne | 2080m | Neutral | Shane Taylor | 1:59.4 | 5 |
| 117.9L | $126.00 |
9/9 | 30/06/2024 | 9 | NR up to 70 | $8,000.00 | Cranbourne | 1609m | W | Shane Taylor | 1:55.8 | 4 |
| 39.7L | $101.00 |
9/9 | 21/06/2024 | 76 | NR 60 to 69 | $9,000.00 | Ballarat | 1710m | Neutral | Shane Taylor | 1:55.5 | 1 |
| 32.0L | $61.00 |
10/10 | 06/04/2024 | 11 | NR up to 80 | $20,400.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Neutral | C J Formosa | 1:52.5 | 5 |
| 276.4L | $41.00 |
7/9 | 13/03/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Good | Cameron Hart | 0 |
| 32.7L | $0.00 |
Driver: Ewa Justice
Stats
Comments
Last start surrendered the lead and finished 5th (Fr1) over 2150m after showing early pace at Bendigo was 3rd-3.71 at the bell, beaten 5.5 m by Twisting By (2:36.40) in 4yo No NR GH on September 18 at $5.50. Before that, was well back in the run when 4th (Fr7) over 1609m at Geelong, at the bell was 10th-20.06 beaten 2.75 m by Starzzz Destiny (1:57.10) in NR 60 to 69 on September 13 at $9.50. Can make amends.
Last Starts 9 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
5/12 | 18/09/2024 | 5 | No NR | $20,000.00 | Bendigo | 2150m | Neutral | Ewa Justice | 1:57.1 | 1 |
| 5.4L | $5.50 |
4/10 | 13/09/2024 | 6 | NR 60 to 69 | $10,000.00 | Geelong | 1609m | Neutral | Ewa Justice | 1:57.1 | 7 |
| 2.7L | $9.50 |
9/12 | 07/09/2024 | 8 | No NR | $20,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | J D Justice | 1:53.8 | 1 |
| 21.2L | $51.00 |
3/10 | 30/08/2024 | 13 | No NR | $10,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | J D Justice | 1:58.6 | 6 |
| 6.5L | $61.00 |
9/10 | 17/08/2024 | 7 | 1W/15 0K stake | $15,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Ewa Justice | 1:54.2 | 6 |
| 10.9L | $81.00 |
8/10 | 10/08/2024 | 30 | 0W/15 0K stake | $15,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Ewa Justice | 1:54.9 | 2 |
| 6.8L | $3.50 |
4/5 | 01/07/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Melton | 1720m | Johnjustice | 0 |
| 11L | $0.00 | ||
3/3 | 25/06/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Melton | 1720m | Ewa Justice | 0 |
| 62.5L | $0.00 |
Driver: Nathan Jack
Stats
Comments
Last start 4th (Fr5) over 2150m after being wide early at Bendigo, at the bell was 2nd-0.83 beaten 4.5 m by Hoorah Philtra (2:35.70) in 3yo No NR on September 18 at $3.90. Before that, a solid effort when 3rd (Sr1) over 2080m at Cranbourne was 6th-9.45 at the bell, beaten 5.5 m by El Boston (2:31.90) in NR 55 to 64 on September 8 at $2.30. Working up to a win.
Last Starts 9 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
4/11 | 18/09/2024 | 10 | No NR | $10,000.00 | Bendigo | 2150m | Neutral | Nathan Jack | 1:56.5 | 5 |
| 4.5L | $3.90 |
3/8 | 08/09/2024 | 14 | NR 55 to 64 | $8,000.00 | Cranbourne | 2080m | Neutral | Chris Alford | 1:57.5 | 1 |
| 5.7L | $2.30 |
4/9 | 25/08/2024 | 110 | NR 55 to 64 | $8,000.00 | Cranbourne | 2080m | Neutral | Chris Alford | 1:57.2 | 5 |
| 17.1L | $5.00 |
5/7 | 20/08/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Melton | 2240m | Peter Thompson | 0 |
| 2L | $0.00 | ||
1/8 | 07/05/2024 | 8 | NR 54 to 60 | $8,000.00 | Cranbourne | 2080m | Neutral | C A Alford | 1:59.4 | 1 |
| 2.6L | $1.55 |
2/11 | 29/04/2024 | 8 | NR 56 to 64 | $8,000.00 | Yarra Valley | 2150m | Neutral | C A Alford | 1:57.9 | 5 |
| 2.8L | $2.40 |
3/8 | 21/04/2024 | 14 | NR 56 to 64 | $8,000.00 | Warragul | 1790m | Neutral | C A Alford | 1:56.3 | 5 |
| 7.1L | $5.50 |
5/6 | 23/04/2023 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Cranbourne | 2080m | C A Alford | 0 |
| 61L | $0.00 |
Driver: Ken Tippet
Stats
Comments
Failed to impress last start; hung in on scoring up, 6th (Fr6) over 1790m at Ararat was 4th-4.2 at the bell, beaten 9 m by Valiente (2:13.20) in 0W/15 0K stake on September 15 at $5. Showed ability the race before when he won by a neck when quickly away, (Fr6) at Cranbourne (2:31.90) beating Caledonian Ranger in NR 55 to 64 on September 8 at $6.50 at the bell was leading 1.37. 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 |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
6/8 | 15/09/2024 | 7 | 0W/15 0K stake | $8,000.00 | Ararat | 1790m | Neutral | Ewa Justice | 1:59.8 | 6 |
| 9.2L | $5.00 |
1/8 | 08/09/2024 | 14 | NR 55 to 64 | $8,000.00 | Cranbourne | 2080m | Neutral | Ewa Justice | 1:57.5 | 6 |
| 0.3L | $6.50 |
1/8 | 25/08/2024 | 54 | 0W/15 0K | $8,000.00 | Cranbourne | 1609m | Neutral | Ewa Justice | 1:57.5 | 3 |
| 3.1L | $4.80 |
2/9 | 02/07/2024 | 8 | NR 55 to 64 | $8,000.00 | Shepparton | 2190m | Neutral | Ewa Justice | 1:58.6 | 3 |
| 0.2L | $14.00 |
4/8 | 24/06/2024 | 11 | NR 56 to 65 | $9,000.00 | Yarra Valley | 2150m | Neutral | Ewa Justice | 1:57.1 | 3 |
| 28.1L | $9.00 |
1/10 | 13/06/2024 | 12 | NR up to 51 | $6,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Ewa Justice | 1:57.4 | 1 |
| 0.2L | $12.00 |
4/4 | 27/01/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bacchus Marsh | 1940m | K L Tippet | 0 |
| 5L | $0.00 | ||
3/4 | 09/09/2023 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bacchus Marsh | 1940m | K L Tippet | 0 |
| 8L | $0.00 |
Driver: Greg Sugars
Stats
Comments
Didn't do much at the last run, 7th (Sr2) over 2080m at Cranbourne, beaten 45 m by Classic Angelina (2:31.50) in NR 55 to 64 on August 25 at $9.50. Before that 7th (Fr3) over 2240m at this track was 5th-9.8m 2WWC at the bell, beaten 18 m by Hes From Heaven (2:40.00) in 2W/15 0K stake on August 10 at $101. Improvement needed.
Last Starts 10 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1/7 | 17/09/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Melton | 1720m | Greg Sugars | 0 |
| 8L | $0.00 | ||
7/9 | 25/08/2024 | 15 | NR 55 to 64 | $8,000.00 | Cranbourne | 2080m | Neutral | Zac Phillips | 1:57.2 | 2 |
| 43.1L | $9.50 |
7/7 | 10/08/2024 | 182 | 2W/15 0K stake | $15,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Zac Phillips | 1:54.9 | 3 |
| 18.7L | $101.00 |
4/9 | 23/07/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Melton | 2240m | M I Burns | 0 |
| 11.5L | $0.00 | ||
10/10 | 10/02/2024 | 57 | NR 67 to 89 | $17,500.00 | Cranbourne | 1609m | Neutral | C A Alford | 1:56.2 | 1 |
| 11.7L | $10.00 |
4/10 | 15/12/2023 | 6 | $17,500.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | C A Alford | 1:55.2 | 3 |
| 4.3L | $16.00 | |
6/12 | 09/12/2023 | 7 | NR 70 to 79 | $20,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | J J Herbertson | 1:56.4 | 1 |
| 4.5L | $14.00 |
2/9 | 02/12/2023 | 8 | NR 70 to 79 | $12,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | C A Alford | 1:56.0 | 5 |
| 7.9L | $3.00 |
Driver: Darren Pace
Stats
Comments
Returns after six months in the paddock. Finished off last campaign when well beaten into sixth behind Ozzie Punta at this track over 2760m on March 30 at $8. Go well fresh.
Last Starts 13 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1/5 | 14/09/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bacchus Marsh | 1940m | Darren Pace | 0 |
| 1L | $0.00 | ||
6/8 | 30/03/2024 | 20 | $15,000.00 | Melton | 2760m | Neutral | M J Bellman | 1:59.2 | 1 |
| 10.8L | $8.00 | |
3/7 | 10/03/2024 | 7 | NR up to 95 | $12,000.00 | Wangaratta | 2210m | Neutral | C A Alford | 1:57.9 | 4 |
| 0.2L | $3.90 |
8/10 | 03/03/2024 | 14 | NR 70 to 95 | $12,000.00 | Boort | 2250m | Neutral | M J Bellman | 1:59.7 | 4 |
| 15.2L | $8.00 |
2/8 | 18/02/2024 | 11 | NR up to 90 | $14,000.00 | Gunbower | 2630m | Neutral | C A Alford | 1:59.4 | 5 |
| 1.6L | $7.00 |
1/8 | 07/02/2024 | 7 | NR 55 to 64 | $8,000.00 | Ballarat | 2200m | Neutral | M J Bellman | 2:01.8 | 5 |
| 3.6L | $1.90 |
2/6 | 31/01/2024 | 17 | NR 60 to 69 | $9,000.00 | Geelong | 1609m | Neutral | M J Bellman | 1:57.8 | 4 |
| 0.3L | $3.10 |
2/9 | 09/01/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Melton | 2240m | J C Hackett | 0 |
| 15L | $0.00 |
Driver: George Chamouras
Stats
Comments
Well-beaten 57 days ago at Riverina Paceway over 1740m, before that 9th (Sr2) over 1650m at Bendigo beaten 45 m by American Legacy (1:55.60) in NR 60 to 70 on July 3 at $12. Will need to lift.
Last Starts 8 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
4/5 | 19/09/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Shepparton | 2190m | M J Thackeray | 0 |
| 20L | $0.00 | ||
10/10 | 02/08/2024 | 30 | NR up to 80 | $9,790.00 | Wagga | 1740m | Fast | Shane Hallcroft | 1:52.9 | 8 |
| 25.2L | $151.00 |
9/9 | 03/07/2024 | 13 | NR 60 to 70 | $9,000.00 | Bendigo | 1650m | Neutral | Abby Sanderson | 1:52.8 | 2 |
| 44.7L | $12.00 |
7/8 | 20/06/2024 | 27 | NR up to 70 | $9,000.00 | Shepparton | 2190m | Neutral | Liam Older | 1:56.5 | 1 |
| 27.8L | $6.00 |
6/7 | 24/05/2024 | 7 | NR up to 90 | $9,790.00 | West Wyalong | 1740m | Neutral | B K Duck | 1:55.8 | 4 |
| 36.7L | $2.10 |
1/12 | 17/05/2024 | 10 | NR up to 70 | $16,000.00 | Wagga | 2270m | Fast | B M Hewitt | 1:57.0 | 4 |
| 15.0L | $3.30 |
5/10 | 07/05/2024 | 191 | NR up to 70 | $14,500.00 | Wagga | 2270m | Neutral | S P Hallcroft | 1:55.8 | 5 |
| 6.9L | $11.00 |
3/6 | 28/04/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Coolamon | 1760m | Good | S P Hallcroft | 0 |
| 14L | $0.00 |
Driver: Tristan Larsen
Stats
Comments
Last start good run when 3rd (Sr4) over 2240m after racing wide at this track, at the bell was 2nd-2.9 beaten 1.1 m by New Yorker (2:42.20) in NR 60 to 69 on September 21 at $4.80. Two runs back came from midfield and won by 1.1 m (Fr7) at Yarra Valley (1:56.40) beating Mona Mia in NR 60 to 74 on September 9 at $12 at the bell was 3rd-4. Top contender.
Last Starts 6 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
3/11 | 21/09/2024 | 12 | NR 60 to 69 | $10,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | T K Larsen | 1:56.5 | 4 |
| 1.1L | $4.80 |
1/9 | 09/09/2024 | 9 | NR 60 to 74 | $8,000.00 | Yarra Valley | 1650m | Neutral | Anthony Butt | 1:53.6 | 7 |
| 1.1L | $12.00 |
3/8 | 31/08/2024 | 14 | NR 70 to 79 | $15,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Anthony Butt | 1:56.4 | 1 |
| 6.7L | $5.50 |
5/10 | 17/08/2024 | 14 | 1W/15 0K stake | $15,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Anthony Butt | 1:54.2 | 3 |
| 6.0L | $51.00 |
1/10 | 03/08/2024 | 30 | 0W/15 0K stake | $15,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | A M Butt | 1:54.2 | 1 |
| 1.9L | $3.50 |
5/10 | 04/07/2024 | 7 | NR 55 to 64 | $8,000.00 | Kilmore | 1690m | Neutral | A M Butt | 1:56.9 | 3 |
| 8.2L | $4.20 |
1/6 | 14/05/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Melton | 1720m | A M Butt | 0 |
| 1.5L | $0.00 | ||
1/5 | 22/10/2023 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Coolamon | 1760m | Good | P A Hillier | 0 |
| 3L | $0.00 |