Melton Race 2 - Hip Pocket Castlemaine Free For All
YOUNG BLUEY (1) takes a step up in grade but he is in terrific form, scoring here last week to record his third success from his last four outings. Set a new track record with a dominant victory two back at St Arnaud. The inside draw gives him the chance to take the next step. TRIPLE EIGHT (10) will enjoy a class drop after drawing wide in the G2 Caduceus Classic two back. Won his previous two outings here, one from a similar draw to this so must rate highly. SERG BLANCO (8) beat Triple Eight home when midfield in the Caduceus Classic and had looked close to a win when placed in his previous two outings. Draws for a trail so could be dangerous. BULLETPROOF BOY (9) has claims off a win from this row here two back.
Driver: Matthew Craven
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Four-year-old gelding is racing in fine form. Won his last two outings at this track and St Arnaud. Last start won by 8 m as favourite after showing early speed, (Fr4) at this track (2:41.60) beating Rocknroll Walla in NR 80 to 89 on November 23 at $1.35. Up in grade but the draw could see him continue his winning ways.
Last Starts 18 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
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1/12 | 23/11/2024 | 13 | NR 80 to 89 | $17,500.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Matthew Craven | 1:56.1 | 4 |
| 8.5L | $1.35 |
1/10 | 10/11/2024 | 8 | NR up to 95 | $15,000.00 | St Arnaud | 2150m | Neutral | Matthew Craven | 1:57.0 | 5 |
| 12.8L | $1.95 |
3/12 | 02/11/2024 | 7 | No NR | $50,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Matthew Craven | 1:52.9 | 4 |
| 17.1L | $34.00 |
1/10 | 26/10/2024 | 7 | NR 70 to 79 | $15,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Matthew Craven | 1:52.7 | 3 |
| 4.5L | $3.00 |
7/12 | 19/10/2024 | 22 | NR 70 to 79 | $15,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Matthew Craven | 1:55.4 | 1 |
| 6.5L | $9.50 |
8/12 | 27/09/2024 | 13 | NR 70 to 79 | $15,000.00 | Kilmore | 2180m | Neutral | Matthew Craven | 1:58.3 | 6 |
| 8.8L | $9.00 |
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: Nathan Jack
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First up. At the last run he 4th (Fr2) over 1720m after showing early speed at this track beaten 7 m by Captain Ravishing (2:00.10) in No NR on September 21 at $14. Could be there at the business end.
Last Starts 81 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
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4/10 | 21/09/2024 | 8 | No NR | $22,500.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | James Herbertson | 1:52.4 | 2 |
| 7.0L | $14.00 |
6/11 | 13/09/2024 | 13 | No NR | $22,500.00 | Geelong | 2100m | Neutral | James Herbertson | 1:55.7 | 2 |
| 6.4L | $3.50 |
4/10 | 31/08/2024 | 14 | No NR | $24,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | James Herbertson | 1:53.4 | 2 |
| 6.4L | $15.00 |
11/12 | 17/08/2024 | 14 | No NR | $24,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Kerryn Manning | 1:54.0 | 6 |
| 22.4L | $81.00 |
5/12 | 03/08/2024 | 14 | NR 90 | $24,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | James Herbertson | 1:53.9 | 4 |
| 4.5L | $21.00 |
1/8 | 20/07/2024 | 28 | NR 80 to 89 | $17,500.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | James Herbertson | 1:55.4 | 1 |
| 0.2L | $17.00 |
1/4 | 02/02/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Hamilton | 2160m | J J Herbertson | 0 |
| 8.5L | $0.00 | ||
1/5 | 21/07/2021 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Hamilton | 2160m | M J Bellman | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 |
Driver: Steven Matson
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Two back was well beaten into tenth behind Bulletproof Boy at this track over 2240m in a No NR on November 9 at $61. Then a handy effort when beaten by 3 m finishing third after a quick start, behind Daylight At Dawn at Mildura over 1790m in a NR 65 on November 15 at $4.60. Exotic chance.
Last Starts 26 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
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3/8 | 15/11/2024 | 6 | NR 65 | $9,000.00 | Mildura | 1790m | Neutral | Steven Matson | 1:55.9 | 6 |
| 2.9L | $4.60 |
10/11 | 09/11/2024 | 14 | No NR | $22,500.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Steven Matson | 1:52.3 | 2 |
| 32.4L | $61.00 |
3/10 | 26/10/2024 | 7 | No NR | $60,000.00 | Globe Derby | 2645m | Neutral | Steven Matson | 1:57.5 | 2 |
| 9.2L | $26.00 |
2/7 | 19/10/2024 | 28 | No NR | $10,000.00 | Globe Derby | 2645m | Neutral | Steven Matson | 1:59.7 | 2 |
| 6.0L | $26.00 |
1/3 | 14/10/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bendigo | 2150m | S Matson | 0 |
| 50L | $0.00 | ||
10/10 | 21/09/2024 | 21 | NR up to 105 | $20,400.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Neutral | Jack Callaghan | 1:51.5 | 4 |
| 18.8L | $3.20 |
8/10 | 31/08/2024 | 14 | 5 0K/5 Starts | $20,400.00 | Menangle | 2300m | Neutral | Jack Brown | 1:53.2 | 6 |
| 23.3L | $17.00 |
3/6 | 24/07/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Good | S M Arvidsson | 0 |
| 7.3L | $0.00 |
Driver: Jack Laugher
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Last start 3rd (Fr4) over 2190m after showing early speed at Mildura, beaten 9 m by Ideal Escape (2:38.40) in NR 65 on November 22 at $1.65. Two runs back 8th (Sr3) over 2240m at this track beaten 24 m by Bulletproof Boy (2:36.30) in No NR on November 9 at $151. Unlikely to threaten in this tougher assignment.
Last Starts 19 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
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3/10 | 22/11/2024 | 13 | NR 65 | $9,000.00 | Mildura | 2190m | Neutral | Jack Laugher | 1:56.4 | 4 |
| 9.4L | $1.65 |
8/11 | 09/11/2024 | 7 | No NR | $22,500.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Josh Duggan | 1:52.3 | 3 |
| 24.9L | $151.00 |
6/10 | 02/11/2024 | 8 | No NR | $22,500.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Jack Laugher | 1:52.2 | 4 |
| 11.2L | $61.00 |
6/10 | 25/10/2024 | 6 | 0W/15 0K stake/6 Months | $9,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Chris Alford | 1:52.5 | 1 |
| 14.9L | $8.50 |
5/9 | 19/10/2024 | 22 | No NR | $22,500.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Josh Duggan | 1:51.4 | 7 |
| 13.7L | $101.00 |
8/11 | 27/09/2024 | 9 | NR 80 to 89 | $17,500.00 | Kilmore | 2180m | Neutral | John Caldow | 1:59.4 | 4 |
| 11.8L | $81.00 |
Driver: Ryan Sanderson
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Well beaten last start by Bulletproof Boy, a rival who he faces again; was restrained, when 21 metres sixth at this track over 2240m in a No NR race on November 9. Not here.
Last Starts 32 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
6/11 | 09/11/2024 | 49 | No NR | $22,500.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Kerryn Manning | 1:52.3 | 4 |
| 21.8L | $81.00 |
2/8 | 31/10/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Shepparton | 2190m | A Sanderson | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 | ||
9/10 | 21/09/2024 | 56 | No NR | $22,500.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Kerryn Manning | 1:52.4 | 2 |
| 18.1L | $101.00 |
4/5 | 12/09/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Shepparton | 2190m | Grace Bilney | 0 |
| 8L | $0.00 | ||
2/9 | 27/07/2024 | 35 | NR up to 95 | $20,400.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Neutral | Lucas Rando | 1:50.6 | 8 |
| 9.2L | $5.00 |
3/12 | 22/06/2024 | 7 | NR 60 to 89 | $25,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Ryan Sanderson | 1:55.5 | 5 |
| 6.4L | $19.00 |
1/7 | 15/06/2024 | 14 | NR 80 to 89 | $12,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | R T Sanderson | 1:53.7 | 6 |
| 0.2L | $7.50 |
4/10 | 01/06/2024 | 14 | NR 70 to 79 | $15,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Abby Sanderson | 1:53.4 | 3 |
| 2.6L | $31.00 |
Driver: Ellen Tormey
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Seven-year-old gelding showed improvement last time. Won by a neck (Sr1) at Mildura (2:38.40) beating Imperials Reason in NR 65 on November 22 at $5.50. The race before was not as impressive when well beaten into ninth behind Bulletproof Boy at this track over 2240m in a No NR on November 9 at $34. This looks a far sterner test.
Last Starts 19 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
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1/10 | 22/11/2024 | 13 | NR 65 | $9,000.00 | Mildura | 2190m | Neutral | Ryan Sanderson | 1:56.4 | 1 |
| 0.3L | $5.50 |
9/11 | 09/11/2024 | 8 | No NR | $22,500.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Ellen Tormey | 1:52.3 | 3 |
| 26.0L | $34.00 |
6/12 | 01/11/2024 | 7 | No NR | $25,000.00 | Swan Hill | 2790m | Neutral | Ellen Tormey | 1:56.1 | 6 |
| 8.9L | $61.00 |
3/10 | 25/10/2024 | 125 | 0W/15 0K stake/6 Months | $9,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Jack Laugher | 1:52.5 | 2 |
| 3.6L | $8.50 |
6/11 | 22/06/2024 | 7 | NR up to 89 | $15,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Jack Laugher | 1:54.9 | 4 |
| 10.6L | $34.00 |
4/7 | 15/06/2024 | 7 | NR 80 to 89 | $12,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | E J Tormey | 1:53.7 | 1 |
| 9.7L | $8.00 |
1/5 | 13/11/2023 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bendigo | 2150m | Jack Laugher | 0 |
| 2L | $0.00 | ||
1/4 | 16/10/2023 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bendigo | 2150m | Jack Laugher | 0 |
| 8L | $0.00 |
Driver: Ryan Duffy
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Last start was well back in the run when 6th (Fr6) over 1720m at this track was 8th-9.8 at the bell, beaten 5.5 m by Perfect Class (1:59.40) in G2 No NR on November 16 at $51. At his previous start good run when 3rd (Sr2) over 2887m at Young beaten 6 m by Swayzee (3:35.60) in No NR on November 8 at $13. Contender.
Last Starts 25 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
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6/10 | 16/11/2024 | 8 | No NR | $75,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | R P Duffy | 1:51.7 | 6 |
| 5.7L | $51.00 |
3/9 | 08/11/2024 | 6 | No NR | $60,000.00 | Young | 2887m | Fast | Taylah Osmond | 2:00.2 | 2 |
| 6.9L | $13.00 |
2/10 | 02/11/2024 | 8 | No NR | $22,500.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | R P Duffy | 1:52.2 | 7 |
| 0.3L | $17.00 |
4/10 | 25/10/2024 | 76 | 0W/15 0K stake/6 Months | $9,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Codi Rauchenberger | 1:52.5 | 3 |
| 5.3L | $1.90 |
1/4 | 17/10/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Shepparton | 2190m | Tasmyn Potter | 0 |
| 1L | $0.00 | ||
2/9 | 10/08/2024 | 7 | 5 0K/5 Starts | $20,400.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Neutral | R P Duffy | 1:53.1 | 8 |
| 1.5L | $2.70 |
4/12 | 03/08/2024 | 14 | NR 90 | $24,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | R P Duffy | 1:53.9 | 3 |
| 2.2L | $23.00 |
1/3 | 11/06/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Shepparton | 2190m | C Maggs | 0 |
| 8L | $0.00 |
Driver: Scott Ewen
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Failed to impress last start; 5th (Fr3) over 1720m after showing early pace at this track, at the bell was 3rd-4.03 beaten 4 m by Perfect Class (1:59.40) in G2 No NR on November 16 at $21. Showed ability the run before when he posted a big 7 m win (Sr4) at this track (2:36.30) beating Helluva in No NR on November 9 at $5.50 at the bell was 4th-8.02. Capable of playing a major role.
Last Starts 25 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
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5/10 | 16/11/2024 | 7 | No NR | $75,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Scott Ewen | 1:51.7 | 3 |
| 4.2L | $21.00 |
1/11 | 09/11/2024 | 7 | No NR | $22,500.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | James Herbertson | 1:52.3 | 4 |
| 7.1L | $5.50 |
5/10 | 02/11/2024 | 7 | No NR | $22,500.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Scott Ewen | 1:52.2 | 3 |
| 4.3L | $13.00 |
1/6 | 26/10/2024 | 7 | No NR | $7,000.00 | Globe Derby | 2230m | Neutral | Scott Ewen | 1:58.5 | 4 |
| 6.0L | $1.30 |
7/7 | 19/10/2024 | 7 | No NR | $10,000.00 | Globe Derby | 2645m | Neutral | Scott Ewen | 1:59.7 | 6 |
| 23.3L | $2.00 |
4/12 | 12/10/2024 | 8 | No NR | $22,500.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Scott Ewen | 1:52.6 | 2 |
| 15.4L | $18.00 |
2/4 | 17/09/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Melton | 1720m | Scott Ewen | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 | ||
1/3 | 03/06/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Melton | 2240m | S L Ewen | 0 |
| 3.5L | $0.00 |
Driver: Kerryn Manning
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Failed to impress last start; was driven from back in the field when 8th (Fr7) over 1720m at this track was 10th-15.27 at the bell, beaten 8 m by Perfect Class (1:59.40) in G2 No NR on November 16 at $18. Showed ability the run before when he won by a neck as favourite (Sr2) at this track (1:59.90) beating Serg Blanco in No NR on November 2 at $3.10 at the bell was 3rd-7.3m 2WNC. Likely to play a major role.
Last Starts 25 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
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8/10 | 16/11/2024 | 14 | No NR | $75,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Kerryn Manning | 1:51.7 | 7 |
| 8.0L | $18.00 |
1/10 | 02/11/2024 | 7 | No NR | $22,500.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | James Herbertson | 1:52.2 | 2 |
| 0.3L | $3.10 |
1/8 | 26/10/2024 | 7 | No NR | $22,500.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | James Herbertson | 1:53.2 | 6 |
| 3.9L | $7.50 |
4/9 | 19/10/2024 | 14 | No NR | $22,500.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Greg Sugars | 1:51.4 | 6 |
| 9.0L | $8.50 |
9/10 | 05/10/2024 | 8 | No NR | $50,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Greg Sugars | 1:51.2 | 2 |
| 11.9L | $151.00 |
4/12 | 27/09/2024 | 14 | No NR | $75,000.00 | Kilmore | 2690m | Neutral | James Herbertson | 1:58.3 | 2 |
| 10.9L | $12.00 |
4/4 | 25/07/2023 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Melton | 1720m | Jess Tubbs | 0 |
| 12.5L | $0.00 | ||
2/2 | 03/04/2023 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Melton | 2240m | Bailey McDonough | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 |