Melton Race 7 - Benstud Standardbreds 3Yo Pace
KEAYANG HOLLYWOOD (7) is a progressive colt who made it three wins in a row when getting home by a metre last time. Draws wider but that victory made it two from two here and he has plenty of upside. CROCODILE SOCKS (1) kicked off the campaign with back-to-back Wagga wins before he led for fourth here last start. Has the gate speed to give a sight from the inside draw. ALWAYS DANCING (4) has joined Matthew Craven and brings a string of wins from South Australia. Could measure up. TORQUE POWER (2) could be competitive from the low draw.

Driver: Chris Alford
Stats
Comments
Beaten favourite last start when fourth at this track on June 7. Scored the start before at Riverina Paceway on May 30. Drawn favourably and worth another chance.
Last Starts 13 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
4/8 | 07/06/2025 | 8 | No NR | $15,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Chris Alford | 1:56.2 | 2 |
| 6.7L | $2.60 |
1/9 | 30/05/2025 | 7 | NR 45 to 52 | $9,790.00 | Wagga | 2270m | Fast | Cameron Hart | 1:55.4 | 1 |
| 7.5L | $1.40 |
1/10 | 23/05/2025 | 188 | NR up to 58 | $9,790.00 | Wagga | 2270m | Neutral | Ryan Sanderson | 1:56.5 | 3 |
| 2.9L | $1.50 |
5/12 | 16/11/2024 | 8 | No NR | $100,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Nathan Jack | 1:53.7 | 3 |
| 24.6L | $11.00 |
2/10 | 08/11/2024 | 51 | No NR | $10,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Nathan Jack | 1:55.9 | 7 |
| 4.8L | $18.00 |
1/8 | 31/10/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Shepparton | 2190m | N Jack | 0 |
| 1L | $0.00 | ||
3/11 | 18/09/2024 | 21 | No NR | $20,000.00 | Bendigo | 2150m | Neutral | Nathan Jack | 1:55.3 | 4 |
| 3.9L | $61.00 |
1/7 | 22/08/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Shepparton | 2190m | David Moran | 0 |
| 15L | $0.00 |

Driver: Kerryn Manning
Stats
Comments
Failed to impress last start; was well back in the run when 5th (Fr5) over 2240m at this track, beaten 11 m by Keayang Hollywood (2:41.80) in 3yo No NR on June 7 at $101. Showed ability the run before when he won by 1.3 m as favourite (Sr3) at Horsham (2:46.60) beating She Will Wantano in NR up to 49 on May 28 at $1.75 at the bell was 7th-13.3m on the pegs. Can make his presence felt.
Last Starts 13 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
5/8 | 07/06/2025 | 10 | No NR | $15,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Kerryn Manning | 1:56.2 | 5 |
| 11.5L | $101.00 |
1/10 | 28/05/2025 | 14 | NR up to 49 | $4,000.00 | Horsham | 2200m | Neutral | Kerryn Manning | 2:01.9 | 3 |
| 1.3L | $1.75 |
6/9 | 14/05/2025 | 5 | NR 50 to 55 | $6,000.00 | Ararat | 1790m | Neutral | Kerryn Manning | 1:59.2 | 5 |
| 8.0L | $5.50 |
7/11 | 09/05/2025 | 11 | NR 50 to 55 | $6,000.00 | Hamilton | 2160m | Neutral | Ellen Tormey | 1:57.1 | 2 |
| 14.5L | $41.00 |
9/9 | 28/04/2025 | 10 | NR 50 to 55 | $6,000.00 | Terang | 1680m | Neutral | Kerryn Manning | 1:55.7 | 1 |
| 29.7L | $31.00 |
1/8 | 18/04/2025 | 16 | NR 50 to 55 | $6,000.00 | Stawell | 2180m | Neutral | Kerryn Manning | 1:59.7 | 2 |
| 0.2L | $2.20 |
5/7 | 07/08/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Horsham | 2200m | Kerryn Manning | 0 |
| 0.2L | $0.00 | ||
4/7 | 16/03/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Maryborough | 1690m | Brent Murphy | 0 |
| 6L | $0.00 |

Driver: Ewa Justice
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Comments
Well beaten last start by Keayang Hollywood, who he meets again; when 16 metres sixth at this track over 2240m in a 3yo No NR race on June 7. Prefer others on this occasion.
Last Starts 13 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
6/8 | 07/06/2025 | 15 | No NR | $15,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | John Justice | 1:56.2 | 3 |
| 16.6L | $15.00 |
1/9 | 23/05/2025 | 7 | NR 50 to 55 | $8,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | John Justice | 1:53.4 | 2 |
| 13.5L | $1.25 |
1/9 | 16/05/2025 | 12 | NR 50 to 55 | $6,000.00 | Geelong | 1609m | Neutral | John Justice | 1:54.6 | 3 |
| 1.3L | $2.60 |
2/9 | 04/05/2025 | 16 | NR 55 to 64 | $7,000.00 | Cranbourne | 2080m | Neutral | Ewa Justice | 1:56.8 | 2 |
| 0.2L | $4.00 |
1/8 | 29/04/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Melton | 1720m | Good | Ewa Justice | 0 |
| 27.7L | $0.00 | |
3/9 | 18/04/2025 | 14 | NR 50 to 54 | $6,000.00 | Cranbourne | 1609m | Neutral | Ewa Justice | 1:56.8 | 2 |
| 0.2L | $3.30 |
4/7 | 04/04/2025 | 14 | No NR | $10,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Ewa Justice | 1:54.6 | 5 |
| 17.0L | $101.00 |
2/6 | 11/03/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Melton | 2240m | Good | Ewa Justice | 0 |
| 0.2L | $0.00 |

Driver: Matthew Craven
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Comments
Has won at his last five outings. Last start won by 1.2 m as favourite when quickly away, (Fr4) at Globe Derby Park (2:11.00) beating Just Chai in NR up to 69 on May 24 at $1.35. Hard to leave out on current form. Switches from SA and winning form must be respected.
Last Starts 27 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1/9 | 24/05/2025 | 7 | NR up to 69 | $14,000.00 | Globe Derby | 1800m | Neutral | Wayne Hill | 1:57.1 | 4 |
| 1.2L | $1.35 |
1/7 | 17/05/2025 | 4 | NR up to 69 | $4,500.00 | Globe Derby | 1800m | Neutral | Wayne Hill | 1:57.0 | 2 |
| 9.2L | $1.45 |
1/6 | 13/05/2025 | 14 | NR 43 to 49 | $4,500.00 | Mount Gambier | 1780m | Neutral | H Lewis | 2:00.3 | 6 |
| 5.0L | $1.45 |
1/8 | 29/04/2025 | 18 | NR 41 to 46 GROUP | $4,500.00 | Mount Gambier | 2190m | Neutral | H Lewis | 2:02.3 | 3 |
| 6.4L | $1.60 |
1/7 | 11/04/2025 | 10 | NR up to 46 | $4,500.00 | Mount Gambier | 1780m | Neutral | Lochie Cook | 2:00.1 | 6 |
| 9.1L | $1.40 |
2/6 | 01/04/2025 | 8 | NR 47 to 54 GROUP | $4,500.00 | Mount Gambier | 1780m | Neutral | Jayson Finnis | 2:01.0 | 4 |
| 0.1L | $4.60 |
99/4 | 30/10/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Mount Gambier | 1780m | B M Howard | 0 |
| 99L | $0.00 | ||
2/6 | 21/08/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Hamilton | 1660m | J Finnis | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 |

Driver: Ellen Tormey
Stats
Comments
Last start 9th (Fr5) over 2150m after showing early speed at Bendigo, beaten 55 m by Heavens Gift (2:37.10) in NR 50 to 55 on June 11 at $7. Two runs back 2nd (Fr6) over 1690m after showing early speed at Shepparton was 2nd-0.13 at the bell, beaten 4.5 m by With In Reason (2:05.60) in NR 45 to 51 on June 3 at $8. Looking to others.
Last Starts 9 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
9/10 | 11/06/2025 | 8 | NR 50 to 55 | $6,000.00 | Bendigo | 2150m | Neutral | John Caldow | 1:57.6 | 5 |
| 54.1L | $7.00 |
2/8 | 03/06/2025 | 6 | NR 45 to 51 | $6,000.00 | Shepparton | 1690m | Neutral | Ellen Tormey | 1:59.6 | 6 |
| 4.7L | $8.00 |
3/8 | 28/05/2025 | 7 | 0-4 WINS | $6,000.00 | Bendigo | 2150m | Neutral | Ellen Tormey | 1:59.2 | 1 |
| 4.8L | $7.00 |
5/8 | 21/05/2025 | 8 | 0-2 WINS | $6,000.00 | Bendigo | 2150m | Neutral | Ellen Tormey | 1:59.3 | 1 |
| 14.8L | $8.50 |
3/10 | 13/05/2025 | 6 | 0-1 WIN | $6,000.00 | Shepparton | 2190m | Neutral | Ellen Tormey | 1:59.3 | 5 |
| 20.4L | $4.40 |
4/10 | 07/05/2025 | 10 | 0-2 WINS | $6,000.00 | Bendigo | 1650m | Neutral | Ellen Tormey | 1:56.3 | 6 |
| 2.7L | $4.60 |
1/6 | 20/01/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bendigo | 2150m | Ellen Tormey | 0 |
| 4L | $0.00 | ||
6/7 | 29/07/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bendigo | 1650m | R L Burnett | 0 |
| 8L | $0.00 |

Driver: Jack Laugher
Stats
Comments
Last start 8th (Fr3) over 1650m after racing wide at Bendigo, at the bell was 2nd-4.22 beaten 16 m by Pick Up Elvis (1:57.40) in NR up to 55 on June 11 at $11. Two runs back 3rd (Sr5) over 1690m at Shepparton, at the bell was 7th-9.94 beaten 2.25 m by Ya Bottom Dollar (2:04.10) in NR up to 55 on June 3 at $5.50. Might need easier.
Last Starts 9 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
8/10 | 11/06/2025 | 8 | NR up to 55 | $8,000.00 | Bendigo | 1650m | Neutral | John Caldow | 1:54.5 | 3 |
| 16.9L | $11.00 |
3/11 | 03/06/2025 | 6 | NR up to 55 | $6,000.00 | Shepparton | 1690m | Neutral | John Caldow | 1:58.1 | 5 |
| 2.3L | $5.50 |
2/8 | 28/05/2025 | 7 | 0-4 WINS | $6,000.00 | Bendigo | 2150m | Neutral | John Caldow | 1:59.2 | 1 |
| 3.0L | $2.50 |
1/8 | 21/05/2025 | 1 | 0-2 WINS | $6,000.00 | Bendigo | 2150m | Neutral | John Caldow | 1:59.3 | 2 |
| 6.9L | $16.00 |
7/12 | 20/05/2025 | 6 | NR 45 to 51 | $6,000.00 | Shepparton | 1690m | Neutral | John Caldow | 1:57.3 | 5 |
| 14.2L | $23.00 |
5/8 | 14/05/2025 | 7 | 0-2 WINS | $6,000.00 | Bendigo | 1650m | Neutral | John Caldow | 1:54.5 | 1 |
| 12.5L | $51.00 |
3/6 | 20/01/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bendigo | 2150m | Jack Laugher | 0 |
| 4L | $0.00 | ||
5/7 | 29/07/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bendigo | 1650m | Jack Laugher | 0 |
| 8L | $0.00 |

Driver: Glen Craven
Stats
Comments
Looked good last start. Won by 1.0 m (Fr1) at this track (2:41.80) beating Forty Love in 3yo No NR on June 7 at $4.20. Two runs back won by 2.25 m as favourite when driven back in the field, (Fr7) held up early, at Terang (2:41.90) beating Eastbro Kozzy in NR 50 to 55 on May 19 at $1.22. Can add to the winning streak.
Last Starts 13 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
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1/8 | 07/06/2025 | 19 | No NR | $15,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Jason Lee | 1:56.2 | 1 |
| 1.0L | $4.20 |
1/7 | 19/05/2025 | 10 | NR 50 to 55 | $6,000.00 | Terang | 2180m | Neutral | Jason Lee | 1:59.5 | 7 |
| 2.2L | $1.22 |
1/11 | 09/05/2025 | 11 | NR 50 to 55 | $6,000.00 | Hamilton | 2160m | Neutral | Lochie Cook | 1:57.1 | 3 |
| 3.1L | $1.45 |
3/9 | 28/04/2025 | 157 | NR 50 to 55 | $6,000.00 | Terang | 1680m | Neutral | Jason Lee | 1:55.7 | 6 |
| 5.4L | $1.22 |
1/4 | 22/04/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Terang | 2180m | Glenn Craven | 0 |
| 1L | $0.00 | ||
1/4 | 08/04/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Terang | 2180m | Paddy Lee | 0 |
| 4L | $0.00 | ||
1/7 | 22/11/2024 | - | 0-1 WIN | $6,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Jason Lee | 1:56.7 | 3 |
| 16.3L | $1.30 |