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Melton Race 8 - Dynamic Print Group Pace

OPERATIVE LINE (6) has taken on richer races in two starts here since a spell and there was merit in the latest effort to be beaten less than 5m after he was held up. Has won third-up before so should be peaking and this suits. SEVE (1) is looming as a real threat after he led from a few spots wider and fought well to go under by just a nose last start. Up in grade but is aided by the inside draw. CAPTAIN PINS (5) drew a wide gate last start and was solid after working. Recorded back-to-back seconds earlier in the campaign. Can make an impact. HES A MEISTER (3) is worth some thought from a good draw.

Race Time:11:14 AM

Friday, January 3, 2025

Track:Good

Weather:Fine

Prize Money:$0.00

Distance:1720m

Seve NZ (1)218x523642

Trainer: Andy Gath (Long Forest)12 mths 30: 6-7-7

Driver: Kate Gath

5 yo B H

Sire: VINCENT (AUS)

Dam: RIVER BELLE (NZ)

Dam's Sire: Red River Hanover Usa

Stats

Career30: 6-7-7

LTS$67,188.00

BMR1:54.18

TS11: 1-3-1

Win %20.00%

Place %66.67%

Comments

Not far away at the last couple starts; Finished a narrow second behind Diamond Eclipse at this track over 1720m NR 60 to 69 last start. Before that was beaten 2.75 metres fourth again at this track over 2240m in NR 70 to 79 on December 21. Close to a win.

Last Starts 8 days since last start

Place	Date	Days	Class	Prize	Track	Dist.	Cnd.	Driver	Mile Rate	Gate	Result	Margin	Starting Price
2/10	27/12/2024	6	NR 60 to 69	$10,000.00	Melton	1720m	Neutral	Kate Gath	1:53.3	4	1. Diamond Eclipse 2. Seve NZ 3. Mona Mia	0.1L	$1.85
4/11	21/12/2024	7	NR 70 to 79	$15,000.00	Melton	2240m	Neutral	Kate Gath	1:56.1	1	1. Ozzie Punta 2. Shadow Celt 3. Louie Lou I NZ	2.8L	$2.70
6/10	14/12/2024	14	NR 70 to 79	$15,000.00	Melton	1720m	Neutral	Kate Gath	1:54.0	6	1. Louie Lou I NZ 2. Ozzie Punta 3. Vee Em Gee MacRay	7.6L	$21.00
3/10	30/11/2024	8	NR 60 to 69	$10,000.00	Melton	1720m	Neutral	Kate Gath	1:53.6	5	1. Sir Jimmy 2. Ooh Ah Listah 3. Seve NZ	12.2L	$15.00
2/8	22/11/2024	20	NR 56 to 65	$8,000.00	Melton	1720m	Neutral	Kate Gath	1:54.4	6	1. Starzzz Destiny 2. Seve NZ 3. Luva Scrap	2.3L	$3.40
5/10	02/11/2024	161	NR 60 to 69	$10,000.00	Melton	1720m	Neutral	Kate Gath	1:54.7	2	1. Another Nien 2. Beta Than Love NZ 3. Kendys Butterfly	12.0L	$4.20
1/3	07/10/2024	-	Trial	$0.00	Melton	2240m		Jordan Leedham		0	1. Seve NZ 2. Sea Silk 3. Wheres Seggy	0L	$0.00
4/6	13/02/2024	-	Trial	$0.00	Melton	1720m		Jordan Leedham		0	1. Trinitys Delight 2. Hes Olly NZ 3. Nathan Street	0L	$0.00

Major Manbar (2)2148x4480x

Trainer: R A Graham (Sutton Grange)12 mths 115: 16-14-11

Driver: Chris Alford

9 yo B G

Sire: MAJOR BRONSKI (AUS)

Dam: KOROBEIT PRINCESS (AUS)

Dam's Sire: Armbro Kojak Usa

Stats

Career115: 16-14-11

LTS$182,755.00

BMR1:53.19

TS52: 3-8-5

Win %13.91%

Place %35.65%

Comments

Resumes. At the latest first-up run 4th (Fr3) over 1720m at this track, beaten 6 m by Isthisjustfantasy (2:04.00) in NR 70 to 79 on June 15 at $21. Might need this run and others rate better.

Last Starts 20 days since last start

Place	Date	Days	Class	Prize	Track	Dist.	Cnd.	Driver	Mile Rate	Gate	Result	Margin	Starting Price
2/2	15/12/2024	-	Trial	$0.00	Maryborough	2190m		R Graham		0	1. Major Annie NZ 2. Major Manbar	0L	$0.00
10/11	14/07/2024	8	NR 60 to 70	$9,000.00	Cranbourne	2080m	Neutral	James Herbertson	1:55.6	1	1. Fighter Command 2. Rakajed NZ 3. The Only Decision NZ	50.1L	$15.00
8/10	06/07/2024	9	NR 70 to 79	$15,000.00	Melton	1720m	Neutral	James Herbertson	1:54.3	4	1. Exotic Bushranger 2. Classic Mission NZ 3. Younggiftedandblack NZ	13.3L	$19.00
4/9	27/06/2024	12	NR up to 75	$10,000.00	Melton	2240m	Neutral	James Herbertson	1:54.6	3	1. Fighter Command 2. Younggiftedandblack NZ 3. Angus Indiana	22.4L	$26.00
4/9	15/06/2024	72	NR 70 to 79	$12,000.00	Melton	1720m	Neutral	James Herbertson	1:56.0	3	1. Isthisjustfantasy 2. Roryville 3. Rocknroll Walla	6.3L	$21.00
8/8	04/04/2024	5	NR 70 to 79	$10,000.00	Melton	1720m	Neutral	J L Duggan	1:53.5	5	1. Spyglass NZ 2. Hes A Meister NZ 3. Kendys Butterfly	26.1L	$31.00
4/10	30/03/2024	17	NR 70 to 79	$10,000.00	Melton	1720m	Neutral	C A Alford	1:55.0	7	1. Mirakuru 2. Jaccka Connor NZ 3. Blaster Ranger	5.4L	$4.60
4/4	23/10/2023	-	Trial	$0.00	Bendigo	2150m		R A Graham		0	1. Relentless Me 2. Yorkshire NZ 3. Pesci	8L	$0.00

Hes A Meister NZ (3)9x14544654

Trainer: A F Kelly (Long Forest)12 mths 50: 7-3-8

Driver: Jordan Leedham

6 yo B G

Sire: HE'S WATCHING (USA)

Dam: LITE JAGERMEISTER (NZ)

Dam's Sire: In The Pocket Usa

Stats

Career50: 7-3-8

LTS$77,159.00

BMR1:56.00

TS11: 1-1-0

Win %14.00%

Place %36.00%

Comments

Last start 4th (Sr1) over 2240m at this track, at the bell was 5th-11.59 beaten 18 m by Stormryder (2:40.40) in NR 70 to 79 on December 7 at $19. At his previous start 5th (Sr3) over 2240m at this track, at the bell was 6th-15m 3WWC beaten 16 m by Stormryder (2:39.20) in NR 70 to 79 on November 30 at $61. Has a nice draw and is expected to figure prominently.

Last Starts 28 days since last start

Place	Date	Days	Class	Prize	Track	Dist.	Cnd.	Driver	Mile Rate	Gate	Result	Margin	Starting Price
4/10	07/12/2024	7	NR 70 to 79	$20,000.00	Melton	2240m	Neutral	Kate Gath	1:55.2	1	1. Stormryder 2. Dee Roe 3. Rockandance	18.7L	$19.00
5/12	30/11/2024	7	NR 70 to 79	$12,000.00	Melton	2240m	Neutral	Kate Gath	1:54.3	3	1. Stormryder 2. The Bigboss 3. The Iron Duke	16.3L	$61.00
6/12	23/11/2024	14	NR 80 to 89	$17,500.00	Melton	2240m	Neutral	Kate Gath	1:56.1	2	1. Young Bluey 2. Rocknroll Walla 3. Rakero Slammer NZ	16.8L	$23.00
4/10	09/11/2024	7	NR 80 to 89	$17,500.00	Melton	1720m	Neutral	Michael Bellman	1:55.1	2	1. Rocknroll Walla, Spirit Of Arion NZ 3. Tiger Band Wagon	2.1L	$9.00
4/12	02/11/2024	21	NR 70 to 79	$15,000.00	Melton	2240m	Neutral	Kate Gath	1:54.8	5	1. Layden 2. Louie Lou I NZ 3. Jilliby Selwood	6.0L	$11.00
3/3	29/10/2024	-	Trial	$0.00	Melton	1720m		Kate Gath		0	1. Just As Well NZ 2. Final Collect NZ 3. Hes A Meister NZ	4L	$0.00
5/10	12/10/2024	15	NR 80 to 89	$17,500.00	Melton	1720m	Neutral	Kate Gath	1:52.6	1	1. Exotic Bushranger 2. Spyglass NZ 3. Arggghhh	8.2L	$3.80
1/4	27/08/2024	-	Trial	$0.00	Melton	2240m		Kate Gath		0	1. Hes A Meister NZ 2. Louie Lou I NZ 3. Moops	11L	$0.00

Magic Mike NZ (4)7x79082588

Trainer: J D Justice (Harkness)12 mths 137: 13-30-22

Driver: Anthony Butt

8 yo B G

Sire: A ROCKNROLL DANCE (USA)

Dam: CAFE GIRL (NZ)

Dam's Sire: In The Pocket Usa

Stats

Career137: 13-30-22

LTS$190,443.00

BMR1:54.32

TS56: 5-8-9

Win %9.49%

Place %47.45%

Comments

Last start 8th (Sr1) over 1720m at this track, beaten 25 m by Corravally Star (2:02.00) in NR up to 90 on December 31 at $21. At the run before 8th (Fr2) over 1609m at Geelong, beaten 25 m by Triple Eight (1:52.70) in No NR on December 20 at $81. Capable of a better showing.

Last Starts 4 days since last start

Place	Date	Days	Class	Prize	Track	Dist.	Cnd.	Driver	Mile Rate	Gate	Result	Margin	Starting Price
8/8	31/12/2024	11	NR up to 90	$8,000.00	Melton	1720m	Neutral	Ewa Justice	1:54.1	1	1. Corravally Star NZ 2. Telemachus 3. Hes Charlies Angel	27.1L	$21.00
8/8	20/12/2024	13	No NR	$10,000.00	Geelong	1609m	Neutral	Michael Bellman	1:52.7	2	1. Triple Eight NZ 2. Tiger Band Wagon 3. Tango Tara NZ	25.7L	$81.00
5/9	07/12/2024	8	NR 80 to 89	$17,500.00	Melton	2240m	Neutral	Michael Bellman	1:55.2	2	1. Ghost Of Time 2. Rocknroll Walla 3. Rakero Slammer NZ	51.3L	$151.00
2/7	29/11/2024	27	NR up to 80	$9,000.00	Melton	1720m	Neutral	Michael Bellman	1:55.4	2	1. Ozzie Punta 2. Magic Mike NZ 3. Techys Watching	0.2L	$101.00
2/4	23/11/2024	-	Trial	$0.00	Bacchus Marsh	1940m		John Justice		0	1. Shadow Celt 2. Magic Mike NZ 3. Hittheroadjack NZ	6L	$0.00
8/8	02/11/2024	8	NR 80 to 89	$17,500.00	Melton	2240m	Neutral	Michael Bellman	1:57.2	3	1. Rakero Slammer NZ 2. Spirit Of Arion NZ 3. Arggghhh	52.9L	$151.00
10/10	25/10/2024	34	0W/15 0K stake/6 Months	$9,000.00	Melton	1720m	Neutral	John Justice	1:52.5	6	1. Gipsy Princess 2. Vee Em Gee MacRay 3. Ideal Escape	39.2L	$151.00
3/3	12/10/2024	-	Trial	$0.00	Bacchus Marsh	2400m		Leilani Justice		0	1. Sebs Choice 2. Alby Two Chains 3. Magic Mike NZ	3L	$0.00
9/9	21/09/2024	8	NR 80 to 89	$17,500.00	Melton	1720m	Neutral	Michael Bellman	1:53.9	4	1. Hes Charlies Angel 2. Roarforroscoe 3. Clymenus NZ	21.2L	$126.00

Captain Pins NZ (5)0x74452267

Trainer: D J McIntyre (Moolerr)12 mths 46: 10-10-2

Driver: Michael Bellman

7 yo B G

Sire: CAPTAINTREACHEROUS (USA)

Dam: PRETTY PINS (NZ)

Dam's Sire: American Ideal Usa

Stats

Career46: 10-10-2

LTS$99,185.00

BMR1:55.10

TS17: 3-3-0

Win %21.74%

Place %47.83%

Comments

Recent form below what he is capable of. Last start 7th (Fr6) over 2240m after showing early pace at this track, beaten 9 m by Sweetnikkilou (2:43.90) in NR 80 to 89 on December 21 at $13. The start before 6th (Sr2) over 2630m at Gunbower was 4th-9.4 at the bell, beaten 17 m by Western Sonador (3:12.40) in NR 70 to 95 on December 8 at $4.40. Big chance.

Last Starts 14 days since last start

Place	Date	Days	Class	Prize	Track	Dist.	Cnd.	Driver	Mile Rate	Gate	Result	Margin	Starting Price
7/10	21/12/2024	13	NR 80 to 89	$17,500.00	Melton	2240m	Neutral	Michael Bellman	1:57.8	6	1. Sweetnikkilou 2. Hes Charlies Angel 3. Heavenly Gipsy	9.9L	$13.00
6/10	08/12/2024	4	NR 70 to 95	$12,000.00	Gunbower	2630m	Neutral	Michael Bellman	1:57.7	2	1. Western Sonador 2. Arggghhh 3. Diamond Eclipse	17.8L	$4.40
2/8	04/12/2024	12	NR 60 to 74	$9,000.00	Bendigo	1650m	Neutral	Michael Bellman	1:55.6	2	1. Twisted Bliss 2. Captain Pins NZ 3. Just As Well NZ	0.1L	$2.10
2/9	22/11/2024	12	NR up to 90	$9,000.00	Melton	1720m	Neutral	Michael Bellman	1:54.3	2	1. Arggghhh 2. Captain Pins NZ 3. Rockandance	2.1L	$12.00
5/10	10/11/2024	60	NR up to 95	$15,000.00	St Arnaud	2150m	Neutral	Michael Bellman	1:57.0	1	1. Young Bluey 2. Dhaulagiri NZ 3. Rubins Plight	18.9L	$18.00
4/8	11/09/2024	11	NR up to 90	$9,000.00	Bendigo	2150m	Neutral	Michael Bellman	1:56.4	1	1. Hes Charlies Angel 2. Alby Two Chains 3. Courageous Saint	6.6L	$5.00
1/3	11/08/2024	-	Trial	$0.00	Maryborough	2190m		M Bellman		0	1. Captain Pins NZ 2. Madigan 3. Cullenburn NZ	5L	$0.00
1/4	20/08/2023	-	Trial	$0.00	Maryborough	2190m		M J Bellman		0	1. Captain Pins NZ 2. Carramar Solomona 3. Major Drama	8L	$0.00

Operative Line (6)1150464x87

Trainer: R J East (Heywood)12 mths 53: 11-8-4

Driver: James Herbertson

6 yo B G

Sire: BETTING LINE (USA)

Dam: THREES A CROWD

Dam's Sire: Armbro Operative Usa

Stats

Career53: 11-8-4

LTS$106,729.00

BMR1:54.90

TS22: 5-1-0

Win %20.75%

Place %43.40%

Comments

Recent form below what he is capable of. Last start 7th (Fr2) over 2240m at this track, beaten 5 m by Bulletproof Boy (2:42.60) in No NR on December 14 at $18. The run previous 8th (Fr2) over 2240m after showing early speed at this track, at the bell was leading 0.5m on the pegs beaten 30 m by Triple Eight (2:40.30) in No NR on November 30 at $31. Capable of bouncing back.

Last Starts 21 days since last start

Place	Date	Days	Class	Prize	Track	Dist.	Cnd.	Driver	Mile Rate	Gate	Result	Margin	Starting Price
7/7	14/12/2024	14	No NR	$22,500.00	Melton	2240m	Neutral	James Herbertson	1:56.8	2	1. Bulletproof Boy 2. Tango Tara NZ 3. Young Bluey	4.9L	$18.00
8/9	30/11/2024	70	No NR	$22,500.00	Melton	2240m	Neutral	Nathan Jack	1:55.2	2	1. Triple Eight NZ 2. Bulletproof Boy 3. Ideal Escape	30.4L	$31.00
4/10	21/09/2024	8	No NR	$22,500.00	Melton	1720m	Neutral	James Herbertson	1:52.4	2	1. Captain Ravishing 2. Cantfindabettorman NZ 3. Perfect Stride NZ	7.0L	$14.00
6/11	13/09/2024	13	No NR	$22,500.00	Geelong	2100m	Neutral	James Herbertson	1:55.7	2	1. Rakero Rebel NZ 2. Tango Tara NZ 3. Jillibyjacksparrow	6.4L	$3.50
4/10	31/08/2024	14	No NR	$24,000.00	Melton	1720m	Neutral	James Herbertson	1:53.4	2	1. Better Eclipse 2. Catch A Wave 3. Jilliby Willow	6.4L	$15.00
11/12	17/08/2024	14	No NR	$24,000.00	Melton	2240m	Neutral	Kerryn Manning	1:54.0	6	1. Mach Dan 2. Perfect Class 3. Tango Tara NZ	22.4L	$81.00
1/4	02/02/2024	-	Trial	$0.00	Hamilton	2160m		J J Herbertson		0	1. Operative Line 2. Eastbro Kozzy 3. Eastbro Chrissy	8.5L	$0.00
1/5	21/07/2021	-	Trial	$0.00	Hamilton	2160m		M J Bellman		0	1. Operative Line 2. Not Telling 3. Torque Like A Lady	0L	$0.00

Letsrockletsroll (7)37x6960563

Trainer: J B Tormey (Junortoun)12 mths 125: 20-15-12

Driver: Ellen Tormey

11 yo DL G

Sire: ROCK N ROLL HEAVEN (USA)

Dam: FULL PLEASURE (AUS)

Dam's Sire: Armbro Operative Usa

Stats

Career125: 20-15-12

LTS$214,969.00

BMR1:52.73

TS49: 7-4-4

Win %16.00%

Place %37.60%

Comments

Two back was beaten by 9 m finishing sixth after being driven well back, behind Sweetnikkilou at this track over 2240m in a NR 80 to 89 on December 21 at $26. Then a handy effort when beaten by 2.75 m finishing third behind Louie Lou I at Cranbourne over 2080m in a NR 70 to 89 on December 28 at $14. Nice effort last time. Can be thereabouts.

Last Starts 7 days since last start

Place	Date	Days	Class	Prize	Track	Dist.	Cnd.	Driver	Mile Rate	Gate	Result	Margin	Starting Price
3/10	28/12/2024	7	NR 70 to 89	$17,500.00	Cranbourne	2080m	Neutral	Ellen Tormey	1:56.3	2	1. Louie Lou I NZ 2. Exotic Bushranger 3. Letsrockletsroll	2.8L	$14.00
6/10	21/12/2024	7	NR 80 to 89	$17,500.00	Melton	2240m	Neutral	Ellen Tormey	1:57.8	3	1. Sweetnikkilou 2. Hes Charlies Angel 3. Heavenly Gipsy	9.4L	$26.00
5/9	14/12/2024	21	NR 80 to 89	$17,500.00	Melton	1720m	Neutral	Ellen Tormey	1:53.4	7	1. Rocknroll Walla 2. Ghost Of Time 3. Wattlebank Arnie NZ	5.2L	$51.00
10/12	23/11/2024	15	NR 80 to 89	$17,500.00	Melton	2240m	Neutral	Liam Older	1:56.1	3	1. Young Bluey 2. Rocknroll Walla 3. Rakero Slammer NZ	19.2L	$151.00
1/5	18/11/2024	-	Trial	$0.00	Bendigo	2150m		Ellen Tormey		0	1. Letsrockletsroll 2. Sirius Major 3. Heza Secret	12L	$0.00
6/9	08/11/2024	6	No NR	$9,000.00	Mildura	1790m	Neutral	Jack Laugher	1:57.8	4	1. Hot Deal 2. Idyllic 3. My Ultimate Billy NZ	12.9L	$19.00
9/10	02/11/2024	15	No NR	$22,500.00	Melton	1720m	Neutral	Ellen Tormey	1:52.2	2	1. Triple Eight NZ 2. Serg Blanco NZ 3. Helluva NZ	79.4L	$81.00
2/3	07/10/2024	-	Trial	$0.00	Bendigo	2150m		Jack Laugher		0	1. Katunga Express 2. Letsrockletsroll 3. Interpretation	4L	$0.00