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Melton Race 6 - Waste Sense Pace

TANGO TARA (7) is racing well having placed in stronger company in both outings since he scored a win at Bendigo. He draws wide but looks nicely placed at this level. MINOS (3) tackled the good three year-olds last campaign and performed well, last seen when placed in the G1 Queensland Derby in July. Won a G2 at Bathurst earlier in the season. Goes well both fresh and at this distance so expect a strong return off a nice trial. BLAKE BOLAC (5) worked when racing parked but dug deep for a last-start win by a nose at Terang. Go well again. CRIME WRITER (1) has been consistent of late and can feature again from the inside draw.

Race Time:9:36 AM

Thursday, January 2, 2025

Track:Good

Weather:FINE

Prize Money:$0.00

Distance:1720m

Crime Writer (1)6761641344

Trainer: M J Craven (Ecklin South)12 mths 112: 15-19-9

Driver: Hannah Lewis

9 yo BR G

Sire: SPORTSWRITER (USA)

Dam: OUR CRIME OF PASSION (NZ)

Dam's Sire: Western Terror Usa

Stats

Career112: 15-19-9

LTS$250,302.00

BMR1:52.05

TS53: 3-12-3

Win %13.39%

Place %38.39%

Comments

Last start 4th (Fr1) over 1609m at Geelong beaten 14 m by Triple Eight (1:52.70) in No NR on December 20 at $31. Before that, was driven from back in the field when 4th (Fr3) over 1720m at this track, beaten 5 m by Rocknroll Walla (2:01.20) in NR 80 to 89 on December 14 at $31. Expecting a much better run this time.

Last Starts 15 days since last start

Place	Date	Days	Class	Prize	Track	Dist.	Cnd.	Driver	Mile Rate	Gate	Result	Margin	Starting Price
4/8	20/12/2024	6	No NR	$10,000.00	Geelong	1609m	Neutral	H Lewis	1:52.7	1	1. Triple Eight NZ 2. Tiger Band Wagon 3. Tango Tara NZ	14.5L	$31.00
4/9	14/12/2024	20	NR 80 to 89	$17,500.00	Melton	1720m	Neutral	Amy Day	1:53.4	3	1. Rocknroll Walla 2. Ghost Of Time 3. Wattlebank Arnie NZ	4.9L	$31.00
3/9	24/11/2024	5	NR 65	$10,000.00	Terang	1680m	Neutral	H Lewis	1:53.9	5	1. Blake Bolac 2. Ultimate Vinnie 3. Crime Writer	2.5L	$19.00
1/3	19/11/2024	4	NR 66	$3,000.00	Mount Gambier	2190m	Neutral	H Lewis	1:57.4	3	1. Crime Writer 2. Captain Wilson 3. Lethal Louie	13.6L	$1.22
4/9	15/11/2024	5	NR up to 90	$9,000.00	Geelong	1609m	Neutral	H Lewis	1:55.0	3	1. We Bettor Believe It NZ 2. Roarforroscoe 3. Justalittlesip NZ	6.0L	$9.50
6/10	10/11/2024	5	NR up to 95	$15,000.00	St Arnaud	2150m	Neutral	Amy Day	1:57.0	4	1. Young Bluey 2. Dhaulagiri NZ 3. Rubins Plight	24.5L	$16.00
4/6	10/05/2022	-	Trial	$0.00	Melton	2240m		M J Craven		0	1. Solesseo Matuca 2. Doubtless Bay NZ 3. Its Ebonynivory	0L	$0.00
6/7	03/05/2022	-	Trial	$0.00	Melton	2240m		Rory Coverdale		0	1. Triple Eight NZ 2. Its Ebonynivory 3. Better Eclipse	0L	$0.00

Dance Away (2)60x6574415

Trainer: A M Day (Ecklin South)12 mths 54: 10-8-4

Driver: Amy Day

7 yo BR H

Sire: A ROCKNROLL DANCE (USA)

Dam: DELIGHTFUL SWINGER (AUS)

Dam's Sire: Bettors Delight Usa

Stats

Career54: 10-8-4

LTS$87,089.00

BMR1:53.20

TS10: 0-1-1

Win %18.52%

Place %40.74%

Comments

Failed to impress last start; 5th (Sr4) over 1720m at this track, beaten 6 m by Louie Lou I (2:01.90) in NR 70 to 79 on December 14 at $17. Showed ability the outing before when he won by 2.5 m when driven back in the field, (Fr4) held up early, at Geelong (1:55.50) beating Balboa Rock in NR 60 to 69 on December 6 at $12 at the bell was 3rd-4.5m 3WNC. Much better draw this time and expected to make amends.

Last Starts 21 days since last start

Place	Date	Days	Class	Prize	Track	Dist.	Cnd.	Driver	Mile Rate	Gate	Result	Margin	Starting Price
5/10	14/12/2024	8	NR 70 to 79	$15,000.00	Melton	1720m	Neutral	Amy Day	1:54.0	4	1. Louie Lou I NZ 2. Ozzie Punta 3. Vee Em Gee MacRay	6.3L	$17.00
1/7	06/12/2024	12	NR 60 to 69	$10,000.00	Geelong	1609m	Neutral	Amy Day	1:55.5	4	1. Dance Away 2. Balboa Rock 3. Morvah	2.6L	$12.00
4/9	24/11/2024	51	NR 65	$10,000.00	Terang	1680m	Neutral	Amy Day	1:53.9	4	1. Blake Bolac 2. Ultimate Vinnie 3. Crime Writer	3.0L	$51.00
4/8	04/10/2024	8	NR 60 to 69	$10,000.00	Geelong	1609m	W	Amy Day	1:56.0	3	1. Jilliby Selwood 2. Im Shadow Boxer 3. Gipsy Princess	3.3L	$6.00
7/10	26/09/2024	13	1W/15 0K stake	$15,000.00	Melton	1720m	Neutral	Amy Day	1:53.4	6	1. Tiger Band Wagon 2. Rockella 3. Son Of Mac NZ	20.3L	$21.00
5/10	13/09/2024	13	1W/15 0K stake	$15,000.00	Geelong	1609m	Neutral	A M Day	1:54.7	6	1. Tiger Band Wagon 2. All Da Rage 3. My Ultimate Billy NZ	6.7L	$26.00
1/4	08/04/2023	-	Trial	$0.00	Goulburn	1710m	Good	N A Day		0	1. Dance Away 2. Send It 3. Dance And Deliver	6L	$0.00
4/5	17/09/2022	-	Trial	$0.00	Goulburn	1710m	Good	N A Day		0	1. Hez Dusty 2. Irvine 3. Flashlight Dancer	2L	$0.00

Minos NZ (3)132114033x

Trainer: Jodi Quinlan (Parwan)12 mths 16: 5-1-7

Driver: Jodi Quinlan

4 yo B G

Sire: BETTOR'S DELIGHT (USA)

Dam: ARIADNE LAVRA (NZ)

Stats

Career16: 5-1-7

LTS$134,991.00

BMR1:51.20

TS0: 0-0-0

Win %31.25%

Place %81.25%

Comments

Resuming after five months off the scene. Finished off last campaign when well beaten into third behind Major Hot at Albion Park over 2680m in a 3yo G1 No NR on July 27 at $6.50. Has never been out of the placings when resuming and is sure to measure up.

Last Starts 7 days since last start

Place	Date	Days	Class	Prize	Track	Dist.	Cnd.	Driver	Mile Rate	Gate	Result	Margin	Starting Price
1/4	28/12/2024	-	Trial	$0.00	Bacchus Marsh	1940m		Jodi Quinlan		0	1. Minos NZ 2. Rocknroll Walla 3. Hittheroadjack NZ	4L	$0.00
2/6	03/12/2024	-	Trial	$0.00	Melton	2240m		Jodi Quinlan		0	1. Corravally Star NZ 2. Minos NZ 3. Telemachus	2L	$0.00
3/12	27/07/2024	7	No NR	$150,000.00	Albion Park	2680m	Neutral	R P Morris	1:55.4	2	1. Major Hot NZ 2. Bay Of Biscay 3. Minos NZ	24.7L	$6.50
3/12	20/07/2024	7	No NR	$26,580.00	Albion Park	2138m	Neutral	R P Morris	1:53.2	7	1. Major Hot NZ 2. Force Full 3. Minos NZ	6.1L	$5.00
11/12	13/07/2024	14	No NR	$31,770.00	Albion Park	2138m	Neutral	R P Morris	1:54.6	6	1. In Excess NZ 2. Dele Row 3. Major Hot NZ	16.5L	$2.70
4/10	29/06/2024	14	No NR	$52,000.00	Redcliffe	2280m	Neutral	R P Morris	1:55.1	4	1. Ellis Street 2. Major Hot NZ 3. Dele Row	5.8L	$4.00
1/10	15/06/2024	11	No NR	$20,400.00	Menangle	1609m	Neutral	R P Morris	1:51.2	9	1. Minos NZ 2. Ever Art 3. American Spirit	11.3L	$1.60
1/9	04/06/2024	38	NR up to 60	$10,000.00	Menangle	1609m	Neutral	R P Morris	1:51.7	6	1. Minos NZ 2. Oursouthernstar 3. American Hammer NZ	6.7L	$1.22
3/7	29/05/2024	-	Trial	$0.00	Menangle	1609m	Good	R P Morris		0	1. Captains Knock 2. Hesashorething NZ 3. Minos NZ	6.2L	$0.00

Dessie Gee (4)x507371x45

Trainer: L E Wilson (Byrneside)12 mths 45: 10-6-5

Driver: Laura Wilson

7 yo B G

Sire: SWEET LOU (USA)

Dam: GENAZZANO (AUS)

Dam's Sire: Life Sign Usa

Stats

Career45: 10-6-5

LTS$78,760.00

BMR1:53.00

TS8: 0-0-0

Win %22.22%

Place %46.67%

Comments

Finished up last campaign with a win at Swan Hill, and continued with decent results this campaign with a first-up effort 4th (Fr4) over 1650m at Bendigo, at the bell was 6th-10.8m 2WWC beaten 11 m by Tango Tara (1:55.70) in No NR on November 20 at $15. Then last outing 5th (Sr1) over 1720m at this track, at the bell was 5th-7.67 beaten 7 m by Ozzie Punta (2:03.40) in NR up to 80 on November 29 at $15. Must do a lot more.

Last Starts 36 days since last start

Place	Date	Days	Class	Prize	Track	Dist.	Cnd.	Driver	Mile Rate	Gate	Result	Margin	Starting Price
5/7	29/11/2024	9	NR up to 80	$9,000.00	Melton	1720m	Neutral	L E Wilson	1:55.4	1	1. Ozzie Punta 2. Magic Mike NZ 3. Techys Watching	7.4L	$15.00
4/8	20/11/2024	283	No NR	$10,000.00	Bendigo	1650m	Neutral	L E Wilson	1:52.9	4	1. Tango Tara NZ 2. Angus Indiana 3. Spirit Of Arion NZ	11.5L	$15.00
1/6	14/11/2024	-	Trial	$0.00	Shepparton	2190m		L E Wilson		0	1. Dessie Gee 2. Sebs Choice 3. Followtheace	1L	$0.00
1/6	11/02/2024	9	NR 60 to 74	$9,000.00	Swan Hill	2240m	Neutral	L E Wilson	1:58.3	5	1. Dessie Gee 2. Idealrockidealroll 3. Cee Cee In America	2.2L	$2.60
7/9	02/02/2024	13		$15,000.00	Bendigo	2150m	Neutral	L E Wilson	1:57.7	2	1. Captain Wilson 2. Montana Flash 3. New Yorker	10.4L	$4.00
3/10	20/01/2024	7	NR 70 to 84	$17,500.00	Ballarat	1710m	Neutral	L E Wilson	1:56.0	4	1. Invitation Only NZ 2. Vanquish Stride NZ 3. Dessie Gee	3.2L	$10.00
7/10	13/01/2024	12	NR 70 to 79	$15,000.00	Shepparton	1690m	Neutral	L E Wilson	1:56.1	1	1. Hes Charlies Angel 2. Catalpa Rescue 3. Idealrockidealroll	10.0L	$7.50
1/5	30/11/2023	-	Trial	$0.00	Shepparton	2190m		L Crossland		0	1. Dessie Gee 2. Night School 3. Mongiana	5L	$0.00

Blake Bolac (5)4952132731

Trainer: K A Stuart-Mitchell (Wickliffe)12 mths 27: 10-4-4

Driver: James Herbertson

5 yo B G

Sire: SUNSHINE BEACH (USA)

Dam: SATIMER SUNSET (AUS)

Dam's Sire: Panorama Usa

Stats

Career27: 10-4-4

LTS$80,870.00

BMR1:53.90

TS11: 1-2-1

Win %37.04%

Place %66.67%

Comments

Last start won on the speed and boxed on steadily; won by a nose after showing early speed, (Fr6) at Terang (1:58.90) beating Ultimate Vinnie in NR 65 on November 24 at $6 at the bell was 2nd-1.8m 2WNC. Expected to feature again.

Last Starts 41 days since last start

Place	Date	Days	Class	Prize	Track	Dist.	Cnd.	Driver	Mile Rate	Gate	Result	Margin	Starting Price
1/9	24/11/2024	15	NR 65	$10,000.00	Terang	1680m	Neutral	Michael Bellman	1:53.9	6	1. Blake Bolac 2. Ultimate Vinnie 3. Crime Writer	0.1L	$6.00
3/10	09/11/2024	7	NR 70 to 79	$15,000.00	Melton	1720m	Neutral	James Herbertson	1:52.2	6	1. The Bigboss 2. Gipsy Princess 3. Blake Bolac	3.3L	$12.00
7/12	02/11/2024	14	NR 70 to 79	$15,000.00	Melton	2240m	Neutral	James Herbertson	1:54.8	2	1. Layden 2. Louie Lou I NZ 3. Jilliby Selwood	8.8L	$3.60
2/12	19/10/2024	8	NR 70 to 79	$15,000.00	Melton	2240m	Neutral	James Herbertson	1:55.4	6	1. Spirit Of Arion NZ 2. Blake Bolac 3. New Yorker	0.2L	$4.00
3/7	11/10/2024	10	NR 70 to 79	$8,000.00	Geelong	1609m	Neutral	Michael Bellman	1:56.2	5	1. Rocknroll Walla 2. Layden 3. Blake Bolac	1.4L	$3.60
1/8	01/10/2024	10	NR 60 to 74	$9,000.00	Swan Hill	2240m	Neutral	Michael Bellman	1:56.4	6	1. Blake Bolac 2. Hugo Rocks 3. Bizzness Class	0.2L	$2.15
1/3	18/08/2024	-	Trial	$0.00	Maryborough	2190m		Luke Dunne		0	1. Blake Bolac 2. Rockin Gemma 3. Telemachus	5L	$0.00
4/5	15/07/2024	-	Trial	$0.00	Melton	2240m		C A Alford		0	1. Oliver Dan 2. Arggghhh 3. Isthisjustfantasy	13L	$0.00

Bubba Scrub NZ (6)4769x54901

Trainer: Paul Parsons (Parwan)12 mths 70: 16-11-10

Driver: Jordan Leedham

6 yo B G

Sire: HE'S WATCHING (USA)

Dam: HIP POCKET (NZ)

Dam's Sire: In The Pocket Usa

Stats

Career70: 16-11-10

LTS$156,104.00

BMR1:51.30

TS7: 1-0-0

Win %22.86%

Place %52.86%

Comments

Last start won by a nose (Fr8) at Riverina Paceway (2:41.50) beating Mighty Flying Art in NR up to 80 on December 20 at $26. Can measure up again.

Last Starts 15 days since last start

Place	Date	Days	Class	Prize	Track	Dist.	Cnd.	Driver	Mile Rate	Gate	Result	Margin	Starting Price
1/9	20/12/2024	6	NR up to 80	$9,790.00	Wagga	2270m	Fast	B T Jones	1:54.5	8	1. Bubba Scrub NZ 2. Mighty Flying Art NZ 3. Captains Catch	0.1L	$26.00
10/10	14/12/2024	7	NR 70 to 79	$15,000.00	Melton	1720m	Neutral	Jordan Leedham	1:54.0	1	1. Louie Lou I NZ 2. Ozzie Punta 3. Vee Em Gee MacRay	12.6L	$12.00
9/9	07/12/2024	8	No NR	$22,500.00	Melton	1720m	Neutral	Jordan Leedham	1:52.6	7	1. Act Now 2. Bulletproof Boy 3. Ideal Escape	16.5L	$151.00
4/8	29/11/2024	9	NR up to 90	$9,790.00	Wagga	1740m	Neutral	Codi Rauchenberger	1:54.0	1	1. Scared Stiff NZ 2. Skittle Bomb NZ 3. Jilliby Fabio	4.4L	$3.80
5/8	20/11/2024	68	No NR	$10,000.00	Bendigo	1650m	Neutral	Jordan Leedham	1:52.9	7	1. Tango Tara NZ 2. Angus Indiana 3. Spirit Of Arion NZ	12.9L	$26.00
9/11	13/09/2024	13	No NR	$22,500.00	Geelong	2100m	Neutral	Jordan Leedham	1:55.7	5	1. Rakero Rebel NZ 2. Tango Tara NZ 3. Jillibyjacksparrow	19.1L	$151.00
3/3	08/04/2024	-	Trial	$0.00	Leeton	2147m	Good	Mikayla Towers		0	1. Scared Stiff NZ 2. Weona Branach 3. Bubba Scrub NZ	1L	$0.00
2/3	21/04/2023	-	Trial	$0.00	Wagga	1740m	Good	J P McPherson		0	1. Oratoria 2. Bubba Scrub NZ 3. Caribbean Pride	2L	$0.00

Tango Tara NZ (7)9329068123

Trainer: Andy Gath (Long Forest)12 mths 110: 18-22-19

Driver: Kate Gath

9 yo BR G

Sire: A ROCKNROLL DANCE (USA)

Dam: TARA DELIGHT (NZ)

Dam's Sire: Bettors Delight Usa

Stats

Career110: 18-22-19

LTS$373,209.00

BMR1:52.86

TS47: 6-6-10

Win %16.36%

Place %53.64%

Comments

Solid performance when a close second after showing early speed, behind Bulletproof Boy at this track over 2240m in a No NR on December 14 at $19. Then a handy effort when well beaten into third behind Triple Eight at Geelong over 1609m in a No NR on December 20 at $5.50. Winning prospects.

Last Starts 15 days since last start

Place	Date	Days	Class	Prize	Track	Dist.	Cnd.	Driver	Mile Rate	Gate	Result	Margin	Starting Price
3/8	20/12/2024	6	No NR	$10,000.00	Geelong	1609m	Neutral	Kate Gath	1:52.7	1	1. Triple Eight NZ 2. Tiger Band Wagon 3. Tango Tara NZ	10.4L	$5.50
2/7	14/12/2024	24	No NR	$22,500.00	Melton	2240m	Neutral	Kate Gath	1:56.8	3	1. Bulletproof Boy 2. Tango Tara NZ 3. Young Bluey	0.1L	$19.00
1/8	20/11/2024	18	No NR	$10,000.00	Bendigo	1650m	Neutral	Kate Gath	1:52.9	1	1. Tango Tara NZ 2. Angus Indiana 3. Spirit Of Arion NZ	5.5L	$1.95
8/10	02/11/2024	14	No NR	$22,500.00	Melton	1720m	Neutral	Kate Gath	1:52.2	1	1. Triple Eight NZ 2. Serg Blanco NZ 3. Helluva NZ	16.0L	$34.00
6/9	19/10/2024	7	No NR	$22,500.00	Melton	1720m	Neutral	Kate Gath	1:51.4	1	1. Cantfindabettorman NZ 2. Helluva NZ 3. Kosimo	15.4L	$31.00
10/12	12/10/2024	15	No NR	$22,500.00	Melton	2240m	Neutral	Kate Gath	1:52.6	5	1. Cantfindabettorman NZ 2. Like A Wildfire NZ 3. Helluva NZ	49.4L	$21.00
3/6	27/08/2024	-	Trial	$0.00	Melton	2240m		John Caldow		0	1. Catch A Wave 2. Kyvalley Heist NZ 3. Captain Ravishing	5L	$0.00
1/4	07/03/2023	-	Trial	$0.00	Melton	2240m		K M Gath		0	1. Tango Tara NZ 2. Pull The Other Leg NZ 3. Giveitatry	0L	$0.00