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Melton Race 2 - Centre State Printing Maiden Pace

MAXBECA (7) worked and broke last start so that result can be overlooked. Had looked close to a win when placed from back row draws in the previous two outings. Draws wide but has winning claims with even luck. ONYX (9) is in the mix following a respectable third at his most recent appearance at Bendigo. ULTIMATE SAFARI (10) improved for second last time out and could progress further third-up. WHISKEYDRINKINGBILL (11) was solid from a similar draw last time and has never missed a place at this distance so respect.

Race Time:8:03 AM

Friday, May 9, 2025

Track:Good

Weather:FINE

Prize Money:$0.00

Distance:1720m

Quick Crunch (1)90430608

Trainer: Taylor Ford (Parwan)12 mths 8: 0-0-1

Driver: Taylor Ford

3 yo BR F

Sire: CAPTAIN CRUNCH (USA)

Dam: QUICK JET (AUS)

Stats

Career8: 0-0-1

LTS$1,740.00

BMR

TS1: 0-0-0

Win %0.00%

Place %12.50%

Comments

Last start 8th (Sr3) over 1609m at Geelong beaten 23 m by Midnight Crimes (1:56.40) in MAIDEN on May 2 at $81. Two runs back was driven from back in the field when 10th (Fr7) over 1720m after being wide early at this track, beaten 45 m by Break My Art (2:03.40) in MAIDEN on April 11 at $151. This looks far too tough.

Last Starts 7 days since last start

Place	Date	Days	Class	Prize	Track	Dist.	Cnd.	Driver	Mile Rate	Gate	Result	Margin	Starting Price
8/10	02/05/2025	21	MAIDEN	$6,000.00	Geelong	1609m	Neutral	T R Ford	1:56.4	3	1. Midnight Crimes 2. Ultimate Safari 3. My Beautiful Life	23.0L	$81.00
10/11	11/04/2025	12	MAIDEN	$6,000.00	Melton	1720m	Neutral	Jack Laugher	1:55.4	7	1. Break My Art 2. Sandsting 3. Whiskeydrinkingbill	44.5L	$151.00
2/6	01/04/2025	-	Trial	$0.00	Melton	2240m	Good	T R Ford		0	1. Ultimate Safari 2. Quick Crunch 3. Not For Me	13.2L	$0.00
6/6	30/03/2025	7	MAIDEN	$6,000.00	Cranbourne	2080m	Neutral	Jodi Quinlan	2:03.8	3	1. Bella Louise 2. Hurricane Hooly 3. Crunchie Diva	160.2L	$16.00
11/11	23/03/2025	10	MAIDEN	$6,000.00	Cranbourne	1609m	Neutral	Jodi Quinlan	1:59.9	6	1. Harley Lane 2. Korengal Valley 3. Neon Tiger	90.9L	$61.00
3/7	13/03/2025	11	MAIDEN	$6,000.00	Ballarat	1710m	Neutral	T R Ford	2:01.5	1	1. Sir Nippa 2. Divine Tilly 3. Quick Crunch	6.9L	$7.00
4/9	02/03/2025	7	MAIDEN	$6,000.00	Cranbourne	1609m	Neutral	T R Ford	1:59.6	6	1. Le Betty 2. Whiskeydrinkingbill 3. Five Cent	9.0L	$34.00
6/7	28/01/2025	-	Trial	$0.00	Melton	1720m		Jodi Quinlan		0	1. Coastal Drive 2. Golden Tribe 3. My Ultimate Sassy	8.5L	$0.00

Savon De Roche (2)87

Trainer: Kate Hargreaves (Shelbourne)12 mths 2: 0-0-0

Driver: Mark Pitt

3 yo BR F

Sire: LATHER UP (USA)

Dam: SHESHELL ROCK (AUS)

Stats

Career2: 0-0-0

LTS$280.00

BMR

TS0: 0-0-0

Win %0.00%

Place %0.00%

Comments

Last start 7th (Sr3) over 1650m after being wide early at Bendigo was 3rd-3.3 at the bell, beaten 17 m by Yankee Captain (2:) in 3yo MAIDEN on April 30 at $71. Before that, was well back in the run when 8th (Fr5) over 2180m at Stawell beaten 45 m by Clara Rocks (2:44.80) in MAIDEN on April 18 at $11. May show more.

Last Starts 9 days since last start

Place	Date	Days	Class	Prize	Track	Dist.	Cnd.	Driver	Mile Rate	Gate	Result	Margin	Starting Price
7/12	30/04/2025	12	MAIDEN	$6,000.00	Bendigo	1650m	Neutral	Laura Wilson	1:57.0	3	1. Yankee Captain 2. Blackjack Whacko 3. Onyx	17.3L	$71.00
8/10	18/04/2025	-	MAIDEN	$6,000.00	Stawell	2180m	Neutral	K P Hargreaves	2:01.7	5	1. Clara Rocks 2. Margaritari 3. American Victory	42.9L	$11.00
1/5	13/04/2025	-	Trial	$0.00	Maryborough	2190m		K Hargreaves		0	1. Savon De Roche 2. Namella 3. Talkbabytalk	1L	$0.00
2/5	06/04/2025	-	Trial	$0.00	Maryborough	2190m		K Hargreaves		0	1. Angel Of Anger 2. Savon De Roche 3. Send In Elvis	2L	$0.00

Maiara (3)69696x5770

Trainer: Denis Grieve (Myrniong)12 mths 10: 0-0-0

Driver: Blake Pace

4 yo SK M

Sire: DAWN OFA NEW DAY (USA)

Dam: CALICO CAT (AUS)

Stats

Career10: 0-0-0

LTS$978.00

BMR

TS1: 0-0-0

Win %0.00%

Place %0.00%

Comments

Last start 11th (Sr4) over 1720m at this track beaten 25 m by Feel The Buzz (2:05.70) in NR 37 to 42 on April 25 at $151. Two runs back 7th (Fr2) over 1710m at Ballarat, beaten 24 m by Tophut Johny (2:05.90) in NR 40 to 45 on April 17 at $26. Others appear better placed.

Last Starts 14 days since last start

Place	Date	Days	Class	Prize	Track	Dist.	Cnd.	Driver	Mile Rate	Gate	Result	Margin	Starting Price
11/12	25/04/2025	8	NR 37 to 42	$4,000.00	Melton	1720m	W	Blake Pace	1:57.6	4	1. Feel The Buzz 2. Micton Mouse 3. Really Smartie	26.7L	$151.00
7/8	17/04/2025	20	NR 40 to 45	$4,000.00	Ballarat	1710m	Neutral	Greg Sugars	1:58.5	2	1. Tophut Johny 2. Doctor Go Joh 3. Bettes Blue Violet	24.4L	$26.00
7/9	28/03/2025	50	MAIDEN	$6,000.00	Geelong	1609m	Neutral	Greg Sugars	1:58.4	7	1. Ears The Boss 2. Keayang Moscato 3. Jilliby Justify	26.2L	$34.00
6/6	11/03/2025	-	Trial	$0.00	Melton	1720m	Good	S J P O'Sullivan		0	1. Willows Girl 2. Treacherous Dan 3. Open The Gates	29.7L	$0.00
5/7	06/02/2025	95	MAIDEN	$6,200.00	Redcliffe	1780m	Neutral	Gary Whitaker	2:02.4	1	1. Frankie Girl 2. Jadez 3. Shemozzle	13.5L	$26.00
6/9	03/11/2024	9	MAIDEN	$6,200.00	Marburg	1850m	Neutral	Gary Whitaker	2:00.2	4	1. Peejay Mack 2. Rissoles 3. Betty Winkle	57.8L	$34.00
9/9	25/10/2024	5	MAIDEN	$6,260.00	Albion Park	1660m	Heavy	A P Richardson	1:59.4	3	1. Basilisk Bob 2. Harleequin 3. Peejay Mack	30.2L	$71.00
3/9	01/10/2024	-	Trial	$0.00	Albion Park	1660m	Good	Gary Whitaker		0	1. Gaz Man NZ 2. Racana NZ 3. Maiara	28.8L	$0.00

Howsweetthesound (4)56x6x5356

Trainer: Julie Mifsud (Kilmore)12 mths 7: 0-0-1

Driver: Ian McMahon

5 yo B G

Sire: SWEET LOU (USA)

Dam: SOHO AMAZING GRACE (AUS)

Stats

Career7: 0-0-1

LTS$1,642.00

BMR

TS0: 0-0-0

Win %0.00%

Place %14.29%

Comments

Last start was well back in the run when 6th (Fr6) over 1770m at Albury, beaten 22 m by Ifellindacreek (2:14.30) in MAIDEN on May 2 at $26. Two runs back 5th (Fr6) over 1690m at Kilmore, at the bell was 4th-5.3m 2WWC beaten 8 m by Dashing Cowboy (2:04.60) in 4yo+ MAIDEN on April 24 at $61. Must improve sharply.

Last Starts 7 days since last start

Place	Date	Days	Class	Prize	Track	Dist.	Cnd.	Driver	Mile Rate	Gate	Result	Margin	Starting Price
6/9	02/05/2025	8	MAIDEN	$9,790.00	Albury	1770m	Fast	A P Mifsud	2:02.1	6	1. Ifellindacreek 2. Lookideal 3. Gee Young	22.2L	$26.00
5/11	24/04/2025	14	MAIDEN	$6,000.00	Kilmore	1690m	Neutral	A P Mifsud	1:58.6	6	1. Dashing Cowboy 2. Peppercorn Barry 3. Rollwitharty	8.6L	$61.00
3/11	10/04/2025	14	MAIDEN	$6,000.00	Kilmore	1690m	Neutral	A P Mifsud	1:57.3	3	1. Lombok 2. Peppercorn Barry 3. Howsweetthesound	19.5L	$31.00
5/7	27/03/2025	165	MAIDEN	$6,000.00	Kilmore	1690m	Neutral	A P Mifsud	1:57.2	4	1. The Art Of Success 2. Sandsting 3. Always On Safari	41.5L	$151.00
4/6	17/03/2025	-	Trial	$0.00	Bendigo	2150m		Austin Mifsud		0	1. Sports Liner 2. Dot Ball 3. Always Skye High	3L	$0.00
2/6	06/03/2025	-	Trial	$0.00	Kilmore	1690m		Austin Mifsud		0	1. Rollwitharty 2. Howsweetthesound 3. Ruggards Gee Tee	6L	$0.00
6/9	13/10/2024	527	MAIDEN	$6,000.00	Ararat	2195m	Neutral	Ben Xiriha	2:04.5	1	1. The Silent Assassin NZ 2. Loan Sailor 3. Skadi	16.2L	$8.00
6/6	05/05/2023	18		$7,000.00	Yarra Valley	2150m	Neutral	R P Colquhoun	2:03.4	4	1. My Uncle Stan 2. Lochinvar Lorenzo 3. Leavemeout	19.1L	$31.00

Maxbeca (5)578x09326

Trainer: Ben Pell (Leichardt)12 mths 8: 0-1-1

Driver: Kerryn Manning

3 yo B G

Sire: SOHO TRIBECA (AUS)

Dam: CULLENS QUEEN (NZ)

Stats

Career8: 0-1-1

LTS$2,340.00

BMR

TS0: 0-0-0

Win %0.00%

Place %25.00%

Comments

Last start was well beaten into sixth after a quick start, behind Peppercorn Barry at Shepparton over 2190m in a MAIDEN on May 4 at $2. Performed better the start before with a solid effort when 2nd (Sr1) over 2100m at Charlton, at the bell was 4th-12.6 beaten 9 m by Tuivasa (2:33.40) in MAIDEN on April 23 at $7. Can bounce back to form.

Last Starts 5 days since last start

Place	Date	Days	Class	Prize	Track	Dist.	Cnd.	Driver	Mile Rate	Gate	Result	Margin	Starting Price
6/9	04/05/2025	11	MAIDEN	$6,000.00	Shepparton	2190m	Neutral	Alex Ashwood	2:00.5	4	1. Peppercorn Barry 2. Princess Arna 3. Here Comes Lenny	52.5L	$2.00
2/9	23/04/2025	21	MAIDEN	$6,000.00	Charlton	2100m	Neutral	Kerryn Manning	1:57.6	1	1. Tuivasa 2. Maxbeca 3. Hurricane Hooly	9.9L	$7.00
3/10	02/04/2025	7	MAIDEN	$6,000.00	Bendigo	1650m	Neutral	Kerryn Manning	1:55.4	2	1. Soap And Bubbles 2. Korengal Valley 3. Maxbeca	11.6L	$2.90
9/11	26/03/2025	8	MAIDEN	$6,000.00	Bendigo	2150m	Neutral	James Herbertson	2:00.2	7	1. Mighty Bling 2. Hitch To His Star 3. Miki Sing	10.3L	$6.50
10/10	18/03/2025	153	MAIDEN	$6,000.00	Shepparton	1690m	Neutral	James Herbertson	1:58.2	1	1. King Saint 2. Luvn Osman 3. Bagley Boy	99.9L	$1.85
8/8	16/10/2024	16	MAIDEN	$6,000.00	Bendigo	1650m	Neutral	G N Allen	1:55.8	2	1. Yankee Rain 2. Ollies Medal 3. Sloanie Bel	22.3L	$151.00
3/5	16/09/2024	-	Trial	$0.00	Bendigo	2150m		G N Allen		0	1. Nugget Rogers 2. Secret Chance 3. Maxbeca	4L	$0.00
2/7	05/09/2024	-	Trial	$0.00	Shepparton	2190m		G Allen		0	1. Zee Houten 2. Maxbeca 3. Im Hank	2L	$0.00

Light Up The Sky (1)N/A

Trainer: Ashleigh Herbertson (Lexton)12 mths 0: 0-0-0

Driver: James Herbertson

3 yo BR F

Sire: ROCK N ROLL HEAVEN (USA)

Dam: GELESE (AUS)

Stats

Career0: 0-0-0

LTS$0.00

BMR

TS0: 0-0-0

Win %0%

Place %0%

Comments

Three-year-old filly (Rock N Roll Heaven - Gelese) making her debut. Finished eighth in a trial on April 29 at Melton over 1720m. Market watch.

Last Starts 10 days since last start

Place	Date	Days	Class	Prize	Track	Dist.	Cnd.	Driver	Result	Margin	Starting Price
8/8	29/04/2025	-	Trial	$0.00	Melton	1720m	Good	Jordan Leedham	1. In An Ideal World 2. Dougs Flame 3. Platinum Jive NZ	73L	$0.00
4/7	22/04/2025	-	Trial	$0.00	Melton	2240m	Good	Jordan Leedham	1. Isolation 2. Marjendos 3. Talkbabytalk	14.7L	$0.00
4/8	06/04/2025	-	Trial	$0.00	Maryborough	2190m		J Herbertson	1. Pick Up Elvis 2. Theroux 3. Daretodance	6L	$0.00

Onyx (2)4743

Trainer: Alison Alford (Bolinda)12 mths 4: 0-0-1

Driver: Chris Alford

3 yo B G

Sire: LENNYTHESHARK (AUS)

Dam: BISCUIT (AUS)

Stats

Career4: 0-0-1

LTS$1,340.00

BMR

TS0: 0-0-0

Win %0.00%

Place %25.00%

Comments

Two back was well beaten into fourth after showing early speed, behind Soap And Bubbles at Bendigo over 1650m in a 3yo MAIDEN on April 2 at $15. Then a handy effort when beaten by 4.5 m finishing third after showing early speed, behind Yankee Captain at Bendigo over 1650m in a 3yo MAIDEN on April 30 at $7.50. Big chance to find the winners' list.

Last Starts 9 days since last start

Place	Date	Days	Class	Prize	Track	Dist.	Cnd.	Driver	Mile Rate	Gate	Result	Margin	Starting Price
3/12	30/04/2025	28	MAIDEN	$6,000.00	Bendigo	1650m	Neutral	Chris Alford	1:57.0	3	1. Yankee Captain 2. Blackjack Whacko 3. Onyx	4.6L	$7.50
4/10	02/04/2025	10	MAIDEN	$6,000.00	Bendigo	1650m	Neutral	Chris Alford	1:55.4	2	1. Soap And Bubbles 2. Korengal Valley 3. Maxbeca	16.5L	$15.00
7/11	23/03/2025	7	MAIDEN	$6,000.00	Cranbourne	1609m	Neutral	Chris Alford	1:59.9	5	1. Harley Lane 2. Korengal Valley 3. Neon Tiger	30.7L	$23.00
4/9	16/03/2025	-	MAIDEN	$6,000.00	Cranbourne	2080m	W	Chris Alford	2:00.9	5	1. Medina 2. Harley Lane 3. Neon Tiger	24.8L	$4.40
1/6	04/03/2025	-	Trial	$0.00	Melton	2240m	Good	Chris Alford		0	1. Onyx 2. Sandsting 3. Denver Colorado	2L	$0.00
5/5	22/02/2025	-	Trial	$0.00	Bacchus Marsh	1940m		Chris Alford		0	1. Artist 2. Ohso Handsome 3. Vivid Dream NZ	6L	$0.00

Ultimate Safari (3)350569x52

Trainer: M L Breen (Melton)12 mths 8: 0-1-1

Driver: Sean O'Sullivan

3 yo B G

Sire: ULTIMATE MACHETE (NZ)

Dam: KALAHARI QUEEN (AUS)

Stats

Career8: 0-1-1

LTS$2,880.00

BMR

TS1: 0-0-0

Win %0.00%

Place %25.00%

Comments

Two back was beaten by 8 m finishing fifth behind Bulletproof Kid at Cranbourne over 1609m in a NR up to 49 on April 18 at $9. Then a handy effort when a close second behind Midnight Crimes at Geelong over 1609m in a MAIDEN on May 2 at $6.50. Rates highly. Finds a nice race and should feature.

Last Starts 7 days since last start

Place	Date	Days	Class	Prize	Track	Dist.	Cnd.	Driver	Mile Rate	Gate	Result	Margin	Starting Price
2/10	02/05/2025	14	MAIDEN	$6,000.00	Geelong	1609m	Neutral	S J P O'Sullivan	1:56.4	1	1. Midnight Crimes 2. Ultimate Safari 3. My Beautiful Life	0.1L	$6.50
5/9	18/04/2025	184	NR up to 49	$4,000.00	Cranbourne	1609m	Neutral	S J P O'Sullivan	1:57.5	2	1. Bulletproof Kid 2. Caruso Star 3. Keayang Omar	8.5L	$9.00
1/6	01/04/2025	-	Trial	$0.00	Melton	2240m	Good	S J P O'Sullivan		0	1. Ultimate Safari 2. Quick Crunch 3. Not For Me	13.2L	$0.00
9/9	16/10/2024	7	MAIDEN	$6,000.00	Bendigo	1650m	Neutral	Greg Sugars	1:57.2	2	1. Carramar Titmus 2. Tobys Shout, Ultimate Miki	24.2L	$4.80
6/7	09/10/2024	7	0-1 WIN	$6,000.00	Bendigo	2150m	Neutral	Jack Laugher	2:00.3	4	1. Alifetimeforliving 2. Huxham Chubb 3. In An Ideal World	6.6L	$8.00
5/7	02/10/2024	25	MAIDEN	$6,000.00	Bendigo	1650m	Neutral	Jack Laugher	1:56.0	5	1. Goodtime Captain 2. Alifetimeforliving 3. Foresight	17.3L	$8.00
2/5	23/09/2024	-	Trial	$0.00	Geelong	2100m		Chris		0	1. Golden Tribe 2. Ultimate Safari 3. Whiskeydrinkingbill	6L	$0.00
10/12	07/09/2024	10	No NR	$20,000.00	Melton	2240m	Neutral	Josh Duggan	1:55.2	2	1. Go Miki 2. Fox Dan 3. Captain Moore	21.8L	$101.00

Whiskeydrinkingbill (4)340x324335

Trainer: C Romanidis (Wurdiboluc)12 mths 11: 0-2-4

Driver: Chris Romanidis

3 yo B G

Sire: ALWAYS B MIKI (USA)

Dam: CULLENS DESIRE (NZ)

Stats

Career11: 0-2-4

LTS$5,680.00

BMR

TS3: 0-1-1

Win %0.00%

Place %54.55%

Comments

Last start 5th (Sr5) over 1609m at Geelong, at the bell was 8th-15.34 beaten 5 m by Midnight Crimes (1:56.40) in MAIDEN on May 2 at $7.50. At his previous start then did a good job to finish in the money over 1690m at Kilmore last start. Go well.

Last Starts 7 days since last start

Place	Date	Days	Class	Prize	Track	Dist.	Cnd.	Driver	Mile Rate	Gate	Result	Margin	Starting Price
5/10	02/05/2025	8	MAIDEN	$6,000.00	Geelong	1609m	Neutral	Chris Romanidis	1:56.4	5	1. Midnight Crimes 2. Ultimate Safari 3. My Beautiful Life	4.9L	$7.50
3/8	24/04/2025	13	MAIDEN	$6,000.00	Kilmore	1690m	Neutral	Chris Romanidis	1:58.3	3	1. Kyoretsu 2. Pistol Pearce 3. Whiskeydrinkingbill	11.0L	$3.50
3/11	11/04/2025	35	MAIDEN	$6,000.00	Melton	1720m	Neutral	Chris Romanidis	1:55.4	1	1. Break My Art 2. Sandsting 3. Whiskeydrinkingbill	5.1L	$8.50
4/9	07/03/2025	5	MAIDEN	$6,000.00	Geelong	1609m	Neutral	Greg Sugars	1:59.0	1	1. Rocknroll Rocket 2. Jilliby Ryder 3. Ears The Boss	3.6L	$1.60
2/9	02/03/2025	10	MAIDEN	$6,000.00	Cranbourne	1609m	Neutral	Blake Pace	1:59.6	1	1. Le Betty 2. Whiskeydrinkingbill 3. Five Cent	1.6L	$4.40
3/12	20/02/2025	104	MAIDEN	$6,000.00	Ballarat	1710m	Neutral	Chris Romanidis	2:00.2	2	1. Samkerr NZ 2. American Victory 3. Whiskeydrinkingbill	4.5L	$14.00
2/6	28/01/2025	-	Trial	$0.00	Melton	1720m		Chris Romanidis		0	1. New Shuffle 2. Whiskeydrinkingbill 3. Rocknroll Rocket	1L	$0.00
2/6	15/10/2024	-	Trial	$0.00	Melton	2240m		Chris Romanidis		0	1. Rockin Bull 2. Whiskeydrinkingbill 3. Indi Party Mood	2L	$0.00