Melton Race 3 - Gordon Rothacker Memorial Championship (1St Heat)
WE BETTOR BELIEVE IT NZ (7) did a good job to win at Geelong when back from a long layoff two back then came from a similar draw to this when beaten only 3.5m here last week. Building in fitness so has winning claims. LOUIE LOU I NZ (3) looks close to a win after placing in two of his last three outings here, last week coming from a similar draw for a 3.7m second. Could go one better. DEE ROE (8) will enjoy a drop in class from the Breeders Crown series and draws for a nice trail. ROCKANDANCE (6) draws wider than in his last outing here but there was merit in that effort for a 2.2m third so respect. CLASSY OPERATOR NZ (11) had good form last time in so is a market watch resuming for a new yard off a trial win.
Driver: Ewa Justice
Stats
Comments
Last start surrendered the lead and finished 4th (Fr1) over 2150m after showing early pace at St Arnaud, at the bell was 4th-5.2 beaten 18 m by Young Bluey (2:36.30) in NR up to 95 on November 10 at $4.80. At the start before was driven from back in the field when 5th (Fr5) over 1750m at Swan Hill, at the bell was 5th-6.8m 4WWC beaten 6 m by Wattlebank Arnie (2:06.10) in NR 60 to 79 on November 1 at $1.95. Has the inside draw which may spark a revival.
Last Starts 30 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
4/10 | 10/11/2024 | 9 | NR up to 95 | $15,000.00 | St Arnaud | 2150m | Neutral | James Herbertson | 1:57.0 | 1 |
| 18.0L | $4.80 |
5/9 | 01/11/2024 | 6 | NR 60 to 79 | $9,000.00 | Swan Hill | 1750m | Neutral | James Herbertson | 1:55.9 | 5 |
| 6.2L | $1.95 |
9/10 | 26/10/2024 | 25 | NR 70 to 79 | $15,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | James Herbertson | 1:52.7 | 7 |
| 19.5L | $21.00 |
2/8 | 01/10/2024 | 45 | NR 60 to 74 | $9,000.00 | Swan Hill | 2240m | Neutral | James Herbertson | 1:56.4 | 2 |
| 0.2L | $4.00 |
4/11 | 17/08/2024 | 10 | NR 70 to 79 | $15,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | James Herbertson | 1:56.7 | 3 |
| 4.7L | $16.00 |
1/8 | 07/08/2024 | 12 | NR 60 to 74 | $9,000.00 | Bendigo | 2150m | Neutral | James Herbertson | 1:55.4 | 4 |
| 0.2L | $2.60 |
2/6 | 10/02/2019 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Maryborough | 2190m | Z Steenhuis | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 |
Driver: Jason Ainsworth
Stats
Comments
Last start was driven from back in the field when 7th (Fr3) over 1720m after racing wide at this track, beaten 10 m by Skinnydip (1:59.90) in NR 70 to 79 on November 23 at $61. Two runs back won by 1.75 m when driven back in the field, (Fr3) held up early, at this track (2:41.90) beating Im Shadow Boxer in NR 60 to 69 on November 9 at $14 at the bell was 6th-10.65. May find this tough.
Last Starts 17 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
7/10 | 23/11/2024 | 14 | NR 70 to 79 | $15,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Jason Ainsworth | 1:52.1 | 3 |
| 10.7L | $61.00 |
1/9 | 09/11/2024 | 8 | NR 60 to 69 | $10,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Jason Ainsworth | 1:56.3 | 3 |
| 1.7L | $14.00 |
2/7 | 01/11/2024 | 9 | NR up to 70 | $8,000.00 | Geelong | 1609m | Neutral | Jason Ainsworth | 1:56.0 | 7 |
| 2.0L | $5.50 |
6/8 | 23/10/2024 | 9 | NR 60 to 74 | $8,000.00 | Bendigo | 2150m | Neutral | Jason Ainsworth | 1:58.2 | 3 |
| 8.9L | $8.00 |
4/9 | 14/10/2024 | 13 | NR 55 to 64 | $8,000.00 | Charlton | 1609m | Neutral | Jason Ainsworth | 1:56.0 | 3 |
| 5.5L | $8.50 |
5/8 | 01/10/2024 | 6 | NR 60 to 74 | $9,000.00 | Swan Hill | 2240m | Neutral | Jason Ainsworth | 1:56.4 | 5 |
| 11.4L | $9.00 |
4/6 | 12/05/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Maryborough | 2190m | J Ainsworth | 0 |
| 6L | $0.00 | ||
1/2 | 02/07/2023 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Maryborough | 2190m | J W Ainsworth | 0 |
| 1L | $0.00 |
Driver: Ross Payne
Stats
Comments
Improved last start with a solid effort when 3rd (Fr2) over 1720m after showing early pace at this track beaten 3.5 m by Skinnydip (1:59.90) in NR 70 to 79 on November 23 at $18. Leading player.
Last Starts 17 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
3/10 | 23/11/2024 | 14 | NR 70 to 79 | $15,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Ross Payne | 1:52.1 | 2 |
| 3.7L | $18.00 |
6/10 | 09/11/2024 | 7 | NR 70 to 79 | $15,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Ross Payne | 1:52.2 | 3 |
| 11.0L | $6.00 |
2/12 | 02/11/2024 | 14 | NR 70 to 79 | $15,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Ross Payne | 1:54.8 | 3 |
| 0.1L | $5.50 |
6/12 | 19/10/2024 | 10 | NR 70 to 79 | $15,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Ross Payne | 1:55.4 | 4 |
| 5.3L | $4.40 |
2/10 | 09/10/2024 | 12 | NR 60 to 74 | $8,000.00 | Bendigo | 1650m | Neutral | Ross Payne | 1:54.1 | 2 |
| 0.1L | $1.90 |
7/12 | 27/09/2024 | 6 | NR 70 to 79 | $15,000.00 | Kilmore | 2180m | Neutral | Ross Payne | 1:58.3 | 4 |
| 8.5L | $8.50 |
1/4 | 02/09/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bendigo | 2150m | Ross Payne | 0 |
| 8.5L | $0.00 | ||
2/4 | 27/08/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Melton | 2240m | Ross Payne | 0 |
| 11L | $0.00 |
Driver: Nathan Jack
Stats
Comments
Two back was beaten by 9 m finishing fifth behind The Bigboss at this track over 1720m in a NR 70 to 79 on November 9 at $16. Then a handy effort when beaten by 2.25 m finishing third after showing early speed, behind Arggghhh at this track over 1720m in a NR up to 90 on November 22 at $5. Contender.
Last Starts 18 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
3/9 | 22/11/2024 | 13 | NR up to 90 | $9,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Anthony Butt | 1:54.3 | 2 |
| 2.2L | $5.00 |
5/10 | 09/11/2024 | 7 | NR 70 to 79 | $15,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Anthony Butt | 1:52.2 | 2 |
| 9.1L | $16.00 |
9/12 | 02/11/2024 | 35 | NR 70 to 79 | $15,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Anthony Butt | 1:54.8 | 4 |
| 11.1L | $10.00 |
5/9 | 28/09/2024 | 7 | NR 60 to 69 | $10,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | T K Larsen | 1:55.5 | 3 |
| 8.1L | $3.70 |
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 |
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 |
Driver: Amy Day
Stats
Comments
Last start 4th (Fr5) over 2240m after being wide early at this track, beaten 3.5 m by Quiet Storm (2:46.40) in 1W/15 0K stake on November 23 at $5. Two runs back won by 1.5 m when quickly away, (Fr4) at Geelong (1:55.00) beating Roarforroscoe in NR up to 90 on November 15 at $18 at the bell was 3rd-3.5. Winning prospects.
Last Starts 17 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
4/10 | 23/11/2024 | 8 | 1W/15 0K stake | $15,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Amy Day | 1:59.6 | 5 |
| 3.5L | $5.00 |
1/9 | 15/11/2024 | 475 | NR up to 90 | $9,000.00 | Geelong | 1609m | Neutral | Amy Day | 1:55.0 | 4 |
| 1.6L | $18.00 |
3/5 | 22/10/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Terang | 2180m | Amy Day | 0 |
| 7L | $0.00 | ||
1/5 | 08/10/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Terang | 1680m | Amy Day | 0 |
| 1L | $0.00 | ||
7/10 | 29/07/2023 | 7 | NR 70 to 84 | $20,000.00 | Ballarat | 2200m | Neutral | G R Sugars | 1:57.0 | 3 |
| 11.6L | $4.20 |
5/8 | 22/07/2023 | 14 | NR 70 to 89 | $20,000.00 | Melton | 1200m | Neutral | J P Lee | 4 |
| 4.7L | $8.50 | |
10/12 | 08/07/2023 | 7 | NR 68 to 77 | $20,000.00 | Bendigo | 2150m | Neutral | M J Craven | 1:56.3 | 3 |
| 19.8L | $9.00 |
7/8 | 01/07/2023 | 35 | $20,000.00 | Melton | 1200m | Neutral | M J Craven | 8 |
| 17.1L | $5.50 |
Driver: Jackie Barker
Stats
Comments
Three-year-old colt who has plenty of ability. Unlucky last start was driven from back in the field when 9th (Fr6) over 2240m after being wide early at this track, beaten 22 m by Some American (2:40.00) in 3yo G2 No NR CG on November 16 at $151. Capable of a better showing.
Last Starts 24 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
9/12 | 16/11/2024 | 8 | No NR | $100,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Aaron Dunn | 1:55.0 | 6 |
| 22.2L | $151.00 |
4/6 | 08/11/2024 | 13 | No NR | $10,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Aaron Dunn | 1:56.5 | 3 |
| 11.9L | $71.00 |
4/9 | 26/10/2024 | 7 | No NR | $30,000.00 | Globe Derby | 2230m | Neutral | Aaron Dunn | 1:55.4 | 4 |
| 11.9L | $8.00 |
1/9 | 19/10/2024 | 7 | No NR | $8,500.00 | Globe Derby | 2230m | Neutral | Aaron Dunn | 1:56.8 | 5 |
| 1.9L | $2.40 |
9/12 | 12/10/2024 | 7 | No NR | $200,000.00 | Melton | 2760m | Neutral | Aaron Dunn | 1:58.1 | 2 |
| 13.5L | $151.00 |
7/10 | 05/10/2024 | 133 | No NR | $20,000.00 | Melton | 2760m | Neutral | Aaron Dunn | 1:55.7 | 1 |
| 7.6L | $21.00 |
1/5 | 24/09/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Terang | 2180m | Aaron Dunn | 0 |
| 3L | $0.00 | ||
5/6 | 20/08/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Melton | 2240m | A J Dunn | 0 |
| 10.5L | $0.00 |
Driver: Charlene Gusman
Stats
Comments
Last start was well back in the run when 7th (Fr6) over 1720m at this track beaten 8 m by Arggghhh (2:02.20) in NR up to 90 on November 22 at $19. Before that, 9th (Sr4) over 1720m at this track, at the bell was 9th-14.92 beaten 15 m by The Bigboss (1:59.90) in NR 70 to 79 on November 9 at $71. Deserves another chance.
Last Starts 18 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
7/9 | 22/11/2024 | 13 | NR up to 90 | $9,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Charlene Gusman | 1:54.3 | 6 |
| 8.2L | $19.00 |
9/10 | 09/11/2024 | 8 | NR 70 to 79 | $15,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Tasmyn Potter | 1:52.2 | 4 |
| 15.8L | $71.00 |
6/7 | 01/11/2024 | 6 | NR up to 80 | $9,790.00 | Wagga | 1740m | Fast | Charlene Gusman | 1:53.1 | 6 |
| 5.0L | $2.80 |
9/10 | 26/10/2024 | 8 | NR 80 to 89 | $17,500.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Charlene Gusman | 1:54.0 | 5 |
| 14.4L | $19.00 |
2/9 | 18/10/2024 | 7 | NR up to 90 | $9,790.00 | Wagga | 1740m | Neutral | Charlene Gusman | 1:54.5 | 5 |
| 0.2L | $5.00 |
3/10 | 11/10/2024 | 7 | No NR | $9,790.00 | Wagga | 1740m | Fast | Mark Pitt | 1:52.5 | 5 |
| 2.4L | $3.00 |
1/6 | 04/07/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Shepparton | 2190m | C Gusman | 0 |
| 3L | $0.00 | ||
1/5 | 27/06/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Shepparton | 2190m | C Gusman | 0 |
| 5L | $0.00 |
Driver: Kerryn Manning
Stats
Comments
Won three starts back at this track over 2240m NR 70 to 79 on November 2. Last start 9th (Fr1) over 2240m after showing early pace at this track beaten 19 m by Young Bluey (2:41.60) in NR 80 to 89 on November 23 at $10. Watch for a spike in form.
Last Starts 17 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
9/12 | 23/11/2024 | 14 | NR 80 to 89 | $17,500.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Kerryn Manning | 1:56.1 | 1 |
| 19.0L | $10.00 |
8/10 | 09/11/2024 | 7 | NR 80 to 89 | $17,500.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Kerryn Manning | 1:55.1 | 4 |
| 5.3L | $10.00 |
1/12 | 02/11/2024 | 14 | NR 70 to 79 | $15,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Kerryn Manning | 1:54.8 | 4 |
| 0.1L | $9.00 |
4/12 | 19/10/2024 | 8 | NR 70 to 79 | $15,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Jackie Barker | 1:55.4 | 2 |
| 4.3L | $13.00 |
2/7 | 11/10/2024 | 14 | NR 70 to 79 | $8,000.00 | Geelong | 1609m | Neutral | Jackie Barker | 1:56.2 | 1 |
| 0.1L | $9.50 |
1/12 | 27/09/2024 | 9 | NR 70 to 79 | $15,000.00 | Kilmore | 2180m | Neutral | James Herbertson | 1:58.3 | 1 |
| 4.3L | $6.00 |
4/10 | 30/04/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Melton | 1720m | J N Quinlan | 0 |
| 15.5L | $0.00 | ||
1/5 | 15/01/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Melton | 2240m | A Pace | 0 |
| 1.5L | $0.00 |
Driver: Chris Alford
Stats
Comments
First up. At the last run he solid effort when 2nd (10m Fr1) over 2613m at Redcliffe was leading by 4m on the pegs at the bell, beaten 1.75 m by Mydadsaid (3:13.90) in No NR on June 21 at $1.85. Has won a trial so keep safe fresh for the new yard.
Last Starts 14 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
4/4 | 26/11/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Melton | 1720m | Malcolm Bull | 0 |
| 4.5L | $0.00 | ||
1/4 | 18/11/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Geelong | 2100m | Jodi Quinlan | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 | ||
2/7 | 21/06/2024 | 13 | No NR | $11,620.00 | Redcliffe | 2613m | Neutral | Seaton Grima | 1:59.4 | 0 |
| 1.8L | $1.85 |
1/4 | 13/06/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Penrith | 2525m | Good | Joshua Gallagher | 0 |
| 0.3L | $0.00 | |
1/10 | 08/06/2024 | 14 | NR up to 80 | $20,400.00 | Menangle | 2300m | Neutral | Seaton Grima | 1:54.7 | 5 |
| 5.9L | $2.10 |
1/10 | 25/05/2024 | 7 | NR up to 80 | $20,400.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Neutral | S M Grima | 1:50.6 | 10 |
| 4.9L | $2.50 |
1/10 | 18/05/2024 | 7 | NR up to 80 | $20,400.00 | Menangle | 2300m | Neutral | S M Grima | 1:55.0 | 2 |
| 0.1L | $1.50 |
1/10 | 11/05/2024 | 7 | No NR | $20,400.00 | Menangle | 2300m | Fast | S M Grima | 1:56.0 | 1 |
| 11.4L | $3.00 |
4/10 | 04/05/2024 | 9 | NR up to 80 | $25,500.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | E M Turnbull | 1:51.5 | 10 |
| 4.7L | $14.00 |