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Melton Race 5 - Benstud Standardbreds Pace

THINKFAST RUNFAST (1) is up in grade but led from wider when scoring by 8m at Cranbourne last time so has the gate speed to take advantage of the inside draw. That took his recent record to two wins and a second from his last three starts so he is hard to knock. IMAGINATION ORO (2) ended last campaign with a hat trick of wins so must be respected fresh from a good draw. MIKI MAHONEY (5) hasn't been far away of late and should be at peak fitness now. JUDES DUDE (6) has claims off a Cranbourne win three back.

Race Time:9:03 AM

Thursday, January 2, 2025

Track:Good

Weather:FINE

Prize Money:$0.00

Distance:2240m

Thinkfast Runfast (1)3216564121

Trainer: R W McCartney (Dunnstown)12 mths 22: 3-2-5

Driver: Chris Alford

3 yo B C

Sire: ART MAJOR (USA)

Dam: SOHO AMAZING GRACE (AUS)

Dam's Sire: Mach Three Ca

Stats

Career22: 3-2-5

LTS$22,260.00

BMR1:56.20

TS6: 0-0-1

Win %13.64%

Place %45.45%

Comments

Racing in great heart. Last start won by 8 m as favourite when quickly away, (Fr5) at Cranbourne (1:56.20) beating Burning Tickets in NR up to 55 on December 28 at $1.30 at the bell was leading 4.4m on the pegs. Chances enhanced by the inside draw. Draws to advantage and expected to go well again.

Last Starts 7 days since last start

Place	Date	Days	Class	Prize	Track	Dist.	Cnd.	Driver	Mile Rate	Gate	Result	Margin	Starting Price
1/10	28/12/2024	13	NR up to 55	$10,000.00	Cranbourne	1609m	Neutral	Chris Alford	1:56.2	5	1. Thinkfast Runfast 2. Burning Tickets 3. Lenard Ess	8.1L	$1.30
2/9	15/12/2024	10	NR 50 to 55	$6,000.00	Horsham	2200m	Neutral	Connor Clarke	1:56.1	5	1. Metro Assassin 2. Thinkfast Runfast 3. Swiss Lightning	3.9L	$2.70
1/10	05/12/2024	5	NR 40 to 49	$4,500.00	Ballarat	2200m	Neutral	Chris Alford	1:58.8	7	1. Thinkfast Runfast 2. Montana Pride 3. Feelingoodfreddie	2.6L	$2.15
4/6	30/11/2024	14	No NR	$20,000.00	Melton	1720m	Neutral	Chris Alford	1:58.4	3	1. Hesitate 2. Fairplay 3. Okanui Beach	7.0L	$51.00
6/12	16/11/2024	8	No NR	$100,000.00	Melton	2240m	Neutral	Chris Alford	1:53.7	2	1. Mac Bon 2. Arsenio 3. In An Ideal World	26.4L	$151.00
5/9	08/11/2024	13	No NR	$10,000.00	Melton	2240m	Neutral	Chris Alford	1:57.7	4	1. Hesitate 2. Arsenio 3. Schwarz	19.8L	$81.00
4/5	09/07/2024	-	Trial	$0.00	Melton	1720m		C A Alford		0	1. Stormy Woods 2. Ideal Affair 3. The Villain	4.5L	$0.00
2/4	29/06/2024	-	Trial	$0.00	Bacchus Marsh	1940m		Robert McCartney		0	1. Dancin With Lush 2. Thinkfast Runfast 3. Blackindeed	8L	$0.00

Imagination Oro (2)299482111x

Trainer: E & R J Brosnan (Meredith)12 mths 23: 4-6-3

Driver: Emmett Brosnan

5 yo BR M

Sire: HUNTSVILLE (USA)

Dam: OCEAN ORO (AUS)

Dam's Sire: Four Starzzz Shark Ca

Stats

Career23: 4-6-3

LTS$24,000.00

BMR1:55.80

TS3: 1-0-0

Win %17.39%

Place %56.52%

Comments

First up. At the last run she won by 1.3 m when driven back in the field, (Fr6) held up early, at Maryborough (2:01.70) beating Jilliby Typhoon in NR 50 to 55 on October 9 at $9.50. One of the main contenders.

Last Starts 87 days since last start

Place	Date	Days	Class	Prize	Track	Dist.	Cnd.	Driver	Mile Rate	Gate	Result	Margin	Starting Price
1/9	09/10/2024	11	NR 50 to 55	$6,000.00	Maryborough	1690m	Neutral	Emmett Brosnan	1:55.8	6	1. Imagination Oro 2. Jilliby Typhoon 3. Emer	1.3L	$9.50
1/10	28/09/2024	9	NR up to 50	$6,000.00	Melton	1720m	Neutral	Anthony Butt	1:56.0	3	1. Imagination Oro 2. Jay Bee 3. Littleblabbamouth	0.3L	$4.80
1/8	19/09/2024	14	0-2 WINS	$6,000.00	Ballarat	1710m	Neutral	Emmett Brosnan	1:58.0	3	1. Imagination Oro 2. Starzinhereyes 3. Lady In Line	0.3L	$4.00
2/10	05/09/2024	10	NR 40 to 49	$4,500.00	Ballarat	1710m	W	Emmett Brosnan	1:57.7	6	1. Montana Pride 2. Imagination Oro 3. Our Kinky Boots	1.8L	$13.00
8/8	26/08/2024	10	NR up to 50	$6,000.00	Yarra Valley	2150m	Neutral	Emmett Brosnan	1:59.4	2	1. Sweetgamblingrose 2. Deebraxton 3. Bet Sheza Lady	31.1L	$6.50
4/9	16/08/2024	48	NR up to 49	$4,500.00	Melton	1720m	Neutral	Greg Sugars	1:56.2	6	1. Angel Of Anger 2. Our True Colours 3. Harley Blue	2.9L	$4.60
3/8	09/04/2024	-	Trial	$0.00	Melton	2240m		E Brosnan		0	1. Twisting By NZ 2. American Werewolf 3. Imagination Oro	0L	$0.00
3/8	02/04/2024	-	Trial	$0.00	Melton	2240m		E Brosnan		0	1. Benbullan 2. Pershing 3. Imagination Oro	1.5L	$0.00

Popcornfriday (3)6042871286

Trainer: Kevin Sandiford (Sunbury)12 mths 57: 6-8-4

Driver: Paul Grech

6 yo BR G

Sire: CAMLACH (AUS)

Dam: CHRISTMAS CLEO (AUS)

Dam's Sire: Julius Caesar Nz

Stats

Career57: 6-8-4

LTS$48,310.00

BMR1:55.40

TS19: 3-3-2

Win %10.53%

Place %31.58%

Comments

Last start 6th (Sr2) over 1720m at this track, beaten 4.5 m by Machane Said (2:02.00) in NR 50 to 59 on December 27 at $16. Two runs back 8th (Fr2) over 2240m at this track beaten 11 m by Shadow Celt (2:41.80) in 0W/15 0K stake on December 14 at $41. This looks far too tough.

Last Starts 8 days since last start

Place	Date	Days	Class	Prize	Track	Dist.	Cnd.	Driver	Mile Rate	Gate	Result	Margin	Starting Price
6/10	27/12/2024	13	NR 50 to 59	$8,000.00	Melton	1720m	Neutral	Paul Grech	1:54.1	2	1. Machane Said 2. Ninedolla Toastie 3. Luva Scrap	4.7L	$16.00
8/12	14/12/2024	7	0W/15 0K stake	$15,000.00	Melton	2240m	Neutral	Paul Grech	1:56.2	2	1. Shadow Celt 2. Bizzness Class 3. Nakula NZ	11.9L	$41.00
2/8	07/12/2024	8	0W/15 0K stake	$10,000.00	Melton	1720m	Neutral	Paul Grech	1:55.6	1	1. Likeable Rogue 2. Popcornfriday 3. Luva Scrap	0.1L	$6.50
1/10	29/11/2024	6	0W/15 0K stake	$8,000.00	Melton	1720m	Neutral	Paul Grech	1:55.4	5	1. Popcornfriday 2. Kathys Free 3. Calypso Mistress	2.1L	$61.00
7/12	23/11/2024	6	NR up to 55	$8,000.00	Melton	2240m	Neutral	Paul Grech	1:56.8	1	1. Marlo Mareau 2. Cee Cee Lou 3. Ninedolla Toastie	10.0L	$51.00
8/9	17/11/2024	30	NR 55 to 64	$8,000.00	Cranbourne	1609m	Neutral	Paul Grech	1:58.0	2	1. Hammer Dan 2. Judes Dude 3. Machane Said	18.8L	$34.00
1/3	28/09/2024	-	Trial	$0.00	Bacchus Marsh	1940m		Paul Grech		0	1. Popcornfriday 2. Sebs Choice 3. Blissfull Stride	8L	$0.00
3/6	19/10/2022	-	Trial	$0.00	Kilmore	2180m		Annalise Scott		0	1. Golden Sunset 2. Last Call 3. Popcornfriday	0L	$0.00

Chirripo (4)8541775586

Trainer: L E Wilson (Byrneside)12 mths 45: 6-10-2

Driver: Laura Wilson

5 yo B M

Sire: ALWAYS B MIKI (USA)

Dam: CHIQUITA BROMAC (NZ)

Dam's Sire: Mcardle Usa

Stats

Career45: 6-10-2

LTS$69,892.00

BMR1:55.80

TS12: 0-2-0

Win %13.33%

Place %40.00%

Comments

Last start 6th (Fr1) over 1740m after showing early speed at Riverina Paceway, beaten 11 m by Island Bouhinia (2:04.70) in NR up to 58 M on November 29 at $2.50. At the run before 8th (Sr3) over 1690m at Shepparton was 8th-13m 2WWC at the bell, beaten 13 m by Good Tobe Locksley (2:01.60) in NR 50 to 55 on November 19 at $9. Prfere others.

Last Starts 36 days since last start

Place	Date	Days	Class	Prize	Track	Dist.	Cnd.	Driver	Mile Rate	Gate	Result	Margin	Starting Price
6/10	29/11/2024	10	NR up to 58	$9,790.00	Wagga	1740m	Neutral	D R Wilson	1:55.4	1	1. Island Bouhinia 2. Tizzy Lizzie 3. Missaudacious	11.9L	$2.50
8/9	19/11/2024	7	NR 50 to 55	$6,000.00	Shepparton	1690m	Neutral	L E Wilson	1:55.8	3	1. Good Tobe Locksley 2. Emily Vincent 3. Interpretation	13.4L	$9.00
5/9	12/11/2024	7	NR 55 to 64	$8,000.00	Shepparton	1690m	Neutral	L E Wilson	1:56.2	2	1. Ooh Ah Listah 2. Cheerstolou 3. Eye See Philtra	8.0L	$11.00
5/6	05/11/2024	7	NR 55 to 64	$8,000.00	Shepparton	2190m	Neutral	L E Wilson	2:00.6	3	1. Swift Watch NZ 2. Madam Reactor 3. Kathys Free	6.7L	$10.00
7/8	29/10/2024	10	NR 55 to 64	$8,000.00	Bendigo	2150m	Neutral	L E Wilson	1:58.8	5	1. Kathys Free 2. Valiente 3. Mahindi NZ	9.5L	$15.00
7/12	19/10/2024	10	NR 60 to 69	$10,000.00	Melton	2240m	Neutral	L E Wilson	1:59.7	4	1. Pablo Rocks 2. Im Shadow Boxer 3. Classic Angelina	6.5L	$19.00
2/5	28/05/2024	-	Trial	$0.00	Shepparton	2190m		L Wilson		0	1. Followtheace 2. Chirripo 3. Jets Art	2L	$0.00
2/7	06/07/2023	-	Trial	$0.00	Shepparton	2190m		L Crossland		0	1. Sweet Sangria 2. Chirripo 3. Justify	5L	$0.00

Miki Mahoney (5)74228x6724

Trainer: Julie Douglas (Strathfieldsaye)12 mths 43: 5-10-2

Driver: Jack Laugher

6 yo B G

Sire: ALWAYS B MIKI (USA)

Dam: BONNIE MAHONEY (AUS)

Dam's Sire: Art Major Usa

Stats

Career43: 5-10-2

LTS$45,573.00

BMR1:55.60

TS7: 1-1-0

Win %11.63%

Place %39.53%

Comments

Last start 4th (Sr3) over 1720m at this track, beaten 1.75 m by Machane Said (2:02.00) in NR 50 to 59 on December 27 at $7.50. At the run before good run when 2nd (Fr1) over 2190m at Mildura, beaten 6 m by Feng Shui Star (2:41.10) in NR 55 to 64 on December 20 at $2.50. Bold showing expected again.

Last Starts 8 days since last start

Place	Date	Days	Class	Prize	Track	Dist.	Cnd.	Driver	Mile Rate	Gate	Result	Margin	Starting Price
4/10	27/12/2024	7	NR 50 to 59	$8,000.00	Melton	1720m	Neutral	Ellen Tormey	1:54.1	3	1. Machane Said 2. Ninedolla Toastie 3. Luva Scrap	1.7L	$7.50
2/9	20/12/2024	6	NR 55 to 64	$8,000.00	Mildura	2190m	Neutral	Ben Xiriha	1:58.4	1	1. Feng Shui Star 2. Miki Mahoney 3. Noble Trick	6.9L	$2.50
7/12	14/12/2024	7	0W/15 0K stake	$15,000.00	Melton	2240m	Neutral	Jack Laugher	1:56.2	3	1. Shadow Celt 2. Bizzness Class 3. Nakula NZ	4.3L	$34.00
6/8	07/12/2024	533	0W/15 0K stake	$10,000.00	Melton	1720m	Neutral	Ellen Tormey	1:55.6	6	1. Likeable Rogue 2. Popcornfriday 3. Luva Scrap	10.3L	$31.00
1/5	02/12/2024	-	Trial	$0.00	Bendigo	2150m		Glen Douglas		0	1. Miki Mahoney 2. Edwarde Grange 3. Coniston	4.5L	$0.00
8/9	23/06/2023	7	NR 56 to 66	$9,000.00	Bendigo	1650m	Neutral	D J Murphy	1:54.4	3	1. Itz Miss Montana NZ 2. Diamond Shooz 3. Blake Bolac	12.8L	$11.00
2/10	16/06/2023	7	NR 55 to 61	$8,000.00	Shepparton	1690m	Neutral	J J Caldow	1:56.8	4	1. Roryville 2. Miki Mahoney 3. Viking	12.0L	$5.50
1/4	27/03/2023	-	Trial	$0.00	Bendigo	2150m		Liam Older		0	1. Miki Mahoney 2. Betternbetter 3. Mahindi NZ	1L	$0.00

Judes Dude (6)1146926157

Trainer: R I Connelly (Melton)12 mths 62: 9-10-8

Driver: James Herbertson

8 yo B BR G

Sire: MAJOR BRONSKI (AUS)

Dam: PRIDENACHIEVEMENT (AUS)

Dam's Sire: Sir Galvinator

Stats

Career62: 9-10-8

LTS$54,075.00

BMR1:56.10

TS24: 2-1-3

Win %14.52%

Place %43.55%

Comments

Won three starts back at Cranbourne over 1609m NR 55 to 64 on December 1. Last start 7th (Sr4) over 1720m at this track beaten 7 m by Machane Said (2:02.00) in NR 50 to 59 on December 27 at $81. Deserves another chance.

Last Starts 8 days since last start

Place	Date	Days	Class	Prize	Track	Dist.	Cnd.	Driver	Mile Rate	Gate	Result	Margin	Starting Price
7/10	27/12/2024	18	NR 50 to 59	$8,000.00	Melton	1720m	Neutral	Michael Bellman	1:54.1	4	1. Machane Said 2. Ninedolla Toastie 3. Luva Scrap	7.8L	$81.00
5/6	09/12/2024	8	NR 56 to 64	$8,000.00	Warragul	2210m	Neutral	Michael Bellman	1:56.1	4	1. Raging Whitebait NZ 2. Busload Of Faith NZ 3. Hey Goyougoodthing NZ	29.2L	$16.00
1/10	01/12/2024	9	NR 55 to 64	$10,000.00	Cranbourne	1609m	W	T R Ford	1:56.7	1	1. Judes Dude 2. Tallulah Lee 3. Plains In Heaven	1.4L	$10.00
6/10	22/11/2024	5	NR up to 55	$6,000.00	Melton	1720m	Neutral	Michael Bellman	1:54.2	2	1. James Garner NZ 2. Calypso Mistress 3. Sky City NZ	7.2L	$11.00
2/9	17/11/2024	10	NR 55 to 64	$8,000.00	Cranbourne	1609m	Neutral	Michael Bellman	1:58.0	1	1. Hammer Dan 2. Judes Dude 3. Machane Said	0.2L	$14.00
9/9	07/11/2024	10	NR 55 to 64	$8,000.00	Yarra Valley	1650m	Neutral	Zac Phillips	1:55.7	3	1. Quaddie Vc NZ 2. Maas Betting Again 3. Harrys A Rockstar	20.0L	$15.00
3/4	13/07/2024	-	Trial	$0.00	Bacchus Marsh	1940m		Taylor Ford		0	1. Topsies Bling 2. She Really Matters 3. Judes Dude	3L	$0.00
4/7	12/11/2022	-	Trial	$0.00	Bacchus Marsh	1930m		Jack Bryant		0	1. Someglitzsomewhere 2. Eezee Street 3. Lazio Lass	0L	$0.00

City Rockstar (1)4553788635

Trainer: Luke Tabone (Ingliston)12 mths 28: 4-6-4

Driver: Jordan Leedham

4 yo BR M

Sire: YANKEE ROCKSTAR (AUS)

Dam: MODERN SOCIETY (AUS)

Dam's Sire: Modern Art Usa

Stats

Career28: 4-6-4

LTS$31,570.00

BMR1:57.90

TS6: 0-1-0

Win %14.29%

Place %50.00%

Comments

Last start 5th (Sr2) over 1609m at Geelong beaten 6 m by Bona Khan (1:56.90) in NR 50 to 55 on December 20 at $6. Before that, a game effort when 3rd (Fr3) over 1790m at Warragul was 6th-12.4 at the bell, beaten 3 m by Emily Vincent (2:08.90) in 0W/15 0K stake on December 9 at $16. Solid top-three hope.

Last Starts 15 days since last start

Place	Date	Days	Class	Prize	Track	Dist.	Cnd.	Driver	Mile Rate	Gate	Result	Margin	Starting Price
5/8	20/12/2024	11	NR 50 to 55	$6,000.00	Geelong	1609m	Neutral	Jordan Leedham	1:56.9	2	1. Bona Khan 2. Montana Pride 3. Asmileandawinx	6.4L	$6.00
3/6	09/12/2024	8	0W/15 0K stake	$8,000.00	Warragul	1790m	Neutral	Jordan Leedham	1:55.9	3	1. Emily Vincent 2. Captain Maastricht 3. City Rockstar	3.1L	$16.00
6/9	01/12/2024	9	NR 50 to 59	$6,000.00	Cranbourne	2080m	W	Rodney Petroff	2:00.9	2	1. Can Be A Ruebe NZ 2. Ata Rangi 3. Morvah	22.7L	$8.00
8/9	22/11/2024	13	NR up to 70	$8,000.00	Melton	1720m	Neutral	L Tabone	1:55.1	4	1. Kathys Free 2. Nakula NZ 3. Most Triumphant	11.4L	$81.00
8/9	09/11/2024	7	NR 60 to 69	$10,000.00	Melton	2240m	Neutral	Chris Alford	1:56.3	2	1. Tallaras Shadow 2. Im Shadow Boxer 3. Sunset Stride	20.6L	$16.00
7/10	02/11/2024	9	NR 60 to 69	$10,000.00	Melton	1720m	Neutral	Chris Alford	1:54.7	2	1. Another Nien 2. Beta Than Love NZ 3. Kendys Butterfly	15.7L	$7.50
2/6	14/08/2023	-	Trial	$0.00	Melton	2240m		Luke Tabone		0	1. Kwick Sand 2. City Rockstar 3. Ferrigno	8L	$0.00
3/6	25/07/2023	-	Trial	$0.00	Melton	1720m		C T Demmler		0	1. Maxnjax 2. Sky City NZ 3. City Rockstar	1.5L	$0.00