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Melton Race 8 - Hygain Victory Pace

Race Time:11:52 AM

Saturday, August 30, 2025

Track:Good

Weather:N/A

Prize Money:$0.00

Distance:1720m

Mona Mia (1)5x88349685

Trainer: K M Males (Bolinda)12 mths 114: 12-17-13

Driver: Ellen Tormey

9 yo B M

Sire: SPORTSWRITER (USA)

Dam: TAYARNA MIA (AUS)

Stats

Career114: 12-17-13

LTS$180,520.00

BMR1:52.71

TS56: 4-6-6

Win %10.53%

Place %36.84%

Comments

Capable of better than we have seen lately. Last start 5th (Fr2) over 1720m at this track, beaten 6 m by Dessie Gee (2:02.70) in NR up to 80 on August 9 at $41. The run before was well back in the run when 8th (Fr6) over 1720m at this track, at the bell was 10th-16.79 beaten 8 m by Look Like Diamonds (2:03.00) in NR up to 79 M on July 26 at $34.

Last Starts 20 days since last start

Place	Date	Days	Class	Prize	Track	Dist.	Cnd.	Driver	Mile Rate	Gate	Result	Margin	Starting Price
5/9	09/08/2025	14	NR up to 80	$10,000.00	Melton	1720m	Neutral	Ellen Tormey	1:54.8	2	1. Dessie Gee 2. Grayson Red 3. Stormryder	5.8L	$41.00
8/12	26/07/2025	14	NR up to 79	$15,000.00	Melton	1720m	Neutral	Ellen Tormey	1:55.0	6	1. Look Like Diamonds 2. Jilliby Illuminate NZ 3. Our Princess Di	8.6L	$34.00
6/9	12/07/2025	7	NR 60 to 69	$10,000.00	Melton	1720m	Neutral	Ellen Tormey	1:54.6	4	1. Maxnjax 2. Ubetta Knot 3. Hez All Rock	8.9L	$15.00
9/9	05/07/2025	11	NR up to 79	$15,000.00	Melton	1720m	Neutral	Ellen Tormey	1:54.6	2	1. Surfingmakescents 2. Wings On The Line 3. Sweet Ideal	19.1L	$23.00
4/9	24/06/2025	10	NR 55 to 64	$7,000.00	Shepparton	1690m	W	Ellen Tormey	1:57.3	2	1. Okanui Beach 2. Good Tobe Locksley 3. Sports Narrator	3.0L	$6.50
3/12	14/06/2025	7	NR 60 to 69	$10,000.00	Melton	1720m	Neutral	Ellen Tormey	1:53.2	5	1. Seathestars 2. Triple Rock Saint NZ 3. Mona Mia	12.0L	$41.00
2/5	15/05/2023	-	Trial	$0.00	Bendigo	2150m		P J Males		0	1. Relentless Me 2. Mona Mia 3. Betternbetter	4L	$0.00
4/4	27/09/2022	-	Trial	$0.00	Melton	1720m		P J Males		0	1. Longfellow 2. Cherokee Joe 3. Tough Tilly	0L	$0.00

Magic Mike NZ (2)3033677637

Trainer: Joanne Justice (Harkness)12 mths 157: 13-30-26

Driver: Michael Bellman

8 yo B G

Sire: A ROCKNROLL DANCE (USA)

Dam: CAFE GIRL (NZ)

Stats

Career157: 13-30-26

LTS$198,243.00

BMR1:54.32

TS71: 5-8-12

Win %8.28%

Place %43.95%

Comments

Last start 7th (Sr2) over 2240m at this track beaten 25 m by Viney (2:43.20) in NR 53 to 58 on August 22 at $61. Two runs back 3rd (Fr4) over 1720m at this track was 2nd-0.14 at the bell, beaten 7 m by Triple Rock Saint (2:02.70) in NR up to 80 on July 26 at $5.

Last Starts 7 days since last start

Place	Date	Days	Class	Prize	Track	Dist.	Cnd.	Driver	Mile Rate	Gate	Result	Margin	Starting Price
7/10	22/08/2025	27	NR 53 to 58	$7,000.00	Melton	2240m	Neutral	Blake Pace	1:57.3	2	1. Viney 2. Steel The Moment 3. Surfe La Mer	26.1L	$61.00
3/7	26/07/2025	7	NR up to 80	$10,000.00	Melton	1720m	Neutral	Michael Bellman	1:54.8	4	1. Triple Rock Saint NZ 2. Dance Away 3. Magic Mike NZ	7.8L	$5.00
6/8	19/07/2025	9	NR up to 105	$17,500.00	Melton	1720m	Neutral	Michael Bellman	1:52.8	1	1. Jilliby Nitro 2. Fighter Command 3. Young Bluey	10.3L	$51.00
7/10	10/07/2025	5	NR 56 to 61	$7,000.00	Ballarat	1710m	W	Brent Murphy	1:54.2	1	1. Grayson Red 2. Valiente 3. Im Wesley	10.0L	$7.50
7/12	05/07/2025	7	NR 65 to 75	$15,000.00	Melton	1720m	Neutral	Michael Bellman	1:53.3	4	1. Hes All Torque 2. Odin 3. Jaccka Connor NZ	15.8L	$151.00
6/10	28/06/2025	8	NR 57 to 67	$10,000.00	Melton	1720m	Neutral	Brent Murphy	1:54.2	5	1. Storms Collide 2. Tara Victory NZ 3. Eastbro Kozzy	8.4L	$126.00
4/4	06/05/2025	-	Trial	$0.00	Melton	2240m	Good	Anthony Butt		0	1. Justalittlesip NZ 2. Sebs Choice 3. Lightning Dan	36L	$0.00
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

Triple Rock Saint NZ (3)6009618875

Trainer: Julie Douglas (Strathfieldsaye)12 mths 49: 8-4-6

Driver: John Caldow

5 yo B G

Sire: ROCK N ROLL HEAVEN (USA)

Dam: TRIPLE SEC (NZ)

Stats

Career49: 8-4-6

LTS$71,107.00

BMR1:53.36

TS28: 2-4-1

Win %16.33%

Place %36.73%

Comments

Recent form below what he is capable of. Last start 5th (Fr2) over 2240m at this track, at the bell was 4th-7.09 beaten 16 m by Go Miki (2:41.10) in NR 60 to 75 on August 23 at $126. The start before was driven from back in the field when 7th (Fr7) over 2240m at this track, beaten 30 m by Fox Dan (2:38.70) in NR 70 to 79 on August 16 at $126.

Last Starts 6 days since last start

Place	Date	Days	Class	Prize	Track	Dist.	Cnd.	Driver	Mile Rate	Gate	Result	Margin	Starting Price
5/11	23/08/2025	7	NR 60 to 75	$15,000.00	Melton	2240m	Neutral	Tasmyn Potter	1:55.7	2	1. Go Miki 2. Mitzi Said 3. Centofellie	16.0L	$126.00
7/12	16/08/2025	7	NR 70 to 79	$15,000.00	Melton	2240m	Neutral	Ellen Tormey	1:54.0	7	1. Fox Dan 2. Surfingmakescents 3. Forty Love	29.2L	$126.00
8/9	09/08/2025	7	NR up to 80	$10,000.00	Melton	1720m	Neutral	Kerryn Manning	1:54.8	4	1. Dessie Gee 2. Grayson Red 3. Stormryder	7.8L	$10.00
8/12	02/08/2025	7	NR 67 to 75	$15,000.00	Melton	1720m	Neutral	John Caldow	1:53.9	2	1. Fox Dan 2. Clear Left NZ 3. Silver Pistol	8.6L	$61.00
1/7	26/07/2025	8	NR up to 80	$10,000.00	Melton	1720m	Neutral	Ryan Sanderson	1:54.8	6	1. Triple Rock Saint NZ 2. Dance Away 3. Magic Mike NZ	5.0L	$3.80
6/8	18/07/2025	6	NR up to 70	$9,790.00	Wagga	1740m	Fast	Tasmyn Potter	1:53.1	3	1. Business In Heaven 2. Wipeout 3. Captain Tom	11.7L	$7.00
1/4	06/01/2025	-	Trial	$0.00	Bendigo	2150m		Ellen Tormey		0	1. Triple Rock Saint NZ 2. Bella Danza 3. Good Day	6L	$0.00

Clear Left NZ (4)5755062240

Trainer: Julie Douglas (Strathfieldsaye)12 mths 63: 7-9-7

Driver: Tasmyn Potter

4 yo B G

Sire: ART MAJOR (USA)

Dam: WANAKA BAY (NZ)

Stats

Career63: 7-9-7

LTS$80,729.00

BMR1:54.88

TS32: 3-5-3

Win %11.11%

Place %36.51%

Comments

Last start 11th (Sr1) over 2240m at this track, beaten 30 m by Go Miki (2:41.10) in NR 60 to 75 on August 23 at $34. Before that, 4th (Fr5) over 1740m after showing early speed at Riverina Paceway, beaten 6 m by Itzbuddha (2:03.60) in NR up to 65 on August 15 at $4.

Last Starts 6 days since last start

Place	Date	Days	Class	Prize	Track	Dist.	Cnd.	Driver	Mile Rate	Gate	Result	Margin	Starting Price
11/11	23/08/2025	8	NR 60 to 75	$15,000.00	Melton	2240m	Neutral	Ellen Tormey	1:55.7	1	1. Go Miki 2. Mitzi Said 3. Centofellie	28.8L	$34.00
4/9	15/08/2025	6	NR up to 65	$9,790.00	Wagga	1740m	Neutral	Tasmyn Potter	1:54.3	5	1. Itzbuddha NZ 2. Wipeout 3. Im Alrite	6.8L	$4.00
2/11	09/08/2025	7	NR 60 to 69	$10,000.00	Melton	1720m	Neutral	Tasmyn Potter	1:54.7	5	1. Cigano 2. Clear Left NZ 3. Chasing Rex	5.2L	$34.00
2/12	02/08/2025	7	NR 67 to 75	$15,000.00	Melton	1720m	Neutral	Ellen Tormey	1:53.9	2	1. Fox Dan 2. Clear Left NZ 3. Silver Pistol	2.2L	$41.00
6/9	26/07/2025	7	NR 60 to 75	$15,000.00	Melton	2240m	Neutral	Tasmyn Potter	1:57.3	4	1. Sweet Ideal 2. Hez All Rock 3. Odin	8.4L	$26.00
10/11	19/07/2025	7	NR 70 to 79	$15,000.00	Melton	1720m	Neutral	Tasmyn Potter	1:53.7	2	1. Alot Like Louie 2. Clymenus NZ 3. Hes All Torque	28.6L	$12.00
5/6	17/02/2025	-	Trial	$0.00	Bendigo	2150m		Jack Laugher		0	1. Smart And Mighty NZ 2. Rumpelstiltskin 3. Nai Harn Bay	8L	$0.00

Just As Well NZ (5)6765x94782

Trainer: Luke Tabone (Ingliston)12 mths 95: 14-15-8

Driver: Nathan Jack

7 yo BR M

Sire: WELL SAID (USA)

Dam: JUSTALITTLEBETTOR (NZ)

Stats

Career95: 14-15-8

LTS$148,091.00

BMR1:52.10

TS16: 2-2-1

Win %14.74%

Place %38.95%

Comments

Improved last start with a solid effort despite getting well back, when 2nd (Fr8) over 1740m at Riverina Paceway, beaten 2 m by Just Rollyourown (2:02.70) in NR up to 63 on August 22 at $4.20.

Last Starts 7 days since last start

Place	Date	Days	Class	Prize	Track	Dist.	Cnd.	Driver	Mile Rate	Gate	Result	Margin	Starting Price
2/8	22/08/2025	13	NR up to 63	$9,790.00	Wagga	1740m	Neutral	Nathan Jack	1:53.5	8	1. Just Rollyourown NZ 2. Just As Well NZ 3. Mister Rea	2.0L	$4.20
8/9	09/08/2025	7	NR 70 to 79	$15,000.00	Melton	1720m	Neutral	James Herbertson	1:53.4	3	1. Look Like Diamonds 2. The Highlight Reel 3. Jaccka Connor NZ	20.2L	$23.00
7/12	02/08/2025	7	NR 67 to 75	$15,000.00	Melton	1720m	Neutral	Chris Alford	1:53.9	4	1. Fox Dan 2. Clear Left NZ 3. Silver Pistol	5.1L	$31.00
4/12	26/07/2025	7	NR up to 79	$15,000.00	Melton	1720m	Neutral	Chris Alford	1:55.0	3	1. Look Like Diamonds 2. Jilliby Illuminate NZ 3. Our Princess Di	5.3L	$34.00
9/11	19/07/2025	119	NR 70 to 79	$15,000.00	Melton	1720m	Neutral	Jordan Leedham	1:53.7	3	1. Alot Like Louie 2. Clymenus NZ 3. Hes All Torque	22.7L	$18.00
2/6	01/07/2025	-	Trial	$0.00	Melton	2240m	Good	L Tabone		0	1. Ghost Of Time 2. Just As Well NZ 3. Louie Lou I NZ	4.2L	$0.00
2/2	23/06/2025	-	Trial	$0.00	Geelong	2100m		Luke Tabone		0	1. Better Eclipse 2. Just As Well NZ	20L	$0.00
5/10	22/03/2025	28	NR up to 75	$20,400.00	Menangle	1609m	Fast	Luke McCarthy	1:53.6	10	1. Maria Allegonda NZ 2. Kia Ora Beauty 3. Tallulah Lee	5.5L	$11.00

Tallulah Lee (6)780136649x

Trainer: I M Slater (Elliminyt)12 mths 36: 8-4-3

Driver: Josh Duggan

5 yo B M

Sire: ART MAJOR (USA)

Dam: REEDS MAY (GB)

Stats

Career36: 8-4-3

LTS$56,620.00

BMR1:54.30

TS4: 0-0-0

Win %22.22%

Place %41.67%

Comments

Resuming after a spell of four months. Finished off last preparation when beaten by 8 m finishing ninth behind Bella Danza at Menangle over 1609m in a NR up to 80 M on May 10 at $126. Previous preparation first-up posted a big 10 m win as favourite when quickly away, (Fr2) at Ararat (2:11.60) beating Emily Vincent in NR 55 to 64 on November 11 at $3.40.

Last Starts 6 days since last start

Place	Date	Days	Class	Prize	Track	Dist.	Cnd.	Driver	Mile Rate	Gate	Result	Margin	Starting Price
1/2	23/08/2025	-	Trial	$0.00	Bacchus Marsh	1940m		Josh Duggan		0	1. Tallulah Lee 2. Shadow Celt	2L	$0.00
3/4	09/08/2025	-	Trial	$0.00	Bacchus Marsh	1940m		Josh Duggan		0	1. Wotdidusaaay 2. Shadow Celt 3. Tallulah Lee	4L	$0.00
9/10	10/05/2025	8	NR up to 80	$20,400.00	Menangle	1609m	Fast	Taylah Osmond	1:51.2	1	1. Bella Danza 2. Boulevardofdreams 3. Twilight Heaven	8.6L	$126.00
4/9	02/05/2025	13	NR up to 90	$9,790.00	Newcastle	1609m	Fast	Zara Fitzpatrick	1:53.9	1	1. Dadndave NZ 2. Heavenly Holly 3. Seve NZ	3.5L	$9.00
6/10	19/04/2025	4	No NR	$100,000.00	Wagga	2270m	Fast	Taylah Osmond	1:55.0	5	1. Eye Keep Smiling 2. Ever Art 3. Lux Aeterna	30.4L	$101.00
6/10	15/04/2025	24	No NR	$9,790.00	Wagga	2270m	Neutral	Taylah Osmond	1:56.7	6	1. Eye Keep Smiling 2. Ever Art 3. Lux Aeterna	12.3L	$71.00
3/10	22/03/2025	9	NR up to 75	$20,400.00	Menangle	1609m	Fast	Taylah Osmond	1:53.6	6	1. Maria Allegonda NZ 2. Kia Ora Beauty 3. Tallulah Lee	3.8L	$16.00
1/8	13/03/2025	14	NR up to 63	$9,790.00	Newcastle	1609m	Neutral	Zara Fitzpatrick	1:55.1	3	1. Tallulah Lee 2. Superbon 3. Alfredjohncrusader	3.1L	$3.00

Jaccka Connor NZ (7)0036482394

Trainer: Julie Douglas (Strathfieldsaye)12 mths 89: 11-10-12

Driver: Jack Laugher

6 yo B G

Sire: A ROCKNROLL DANCE (USA)

Dam: COME ON JACCKA (NZ)

Stats

Career89: 11-10-12

LTS$122,423.00

BMR1:54.00

TS53: 3-5-9

Win %12.36%

Place %37.08%

Comments

Last start 4th (Fr1) over 1720m at this track, at the bell was 5th-7.71 beaten a head by Operative Line (2:00.50) in NR up to 95 on August 23 at $31. At the start before 9th (Fr1) over 1720m at this track, beaten 22 m by War Dan Buddy (1:59.70) in NR up to 105 on August 16 at $41.

Last Starts 6 days since last start

Place	Date	Days	Class	Prize	Track	Dist.	Cnd.	Driver	Mile Rate	Gate	Result	Margin	Starting Price
4/12	23/08/2025	7	NR up to 95	$17,500.00	Melton	1720m	Neutral	Tasmyn Potter	1:52.7	1	1. Operative Line 2. Clymenus NZ 3. Louie Lou I NZ	0.2L	$31.00
9/10	16/08/2025	7	NR up to 105	$17,500.00	Melton	1720m	Neutral	Tasmyn Potter	1:52.0	1	1. War Dan Buddy 2. Isthisjustfantasy 3. Hes From Heaven NZ	22.6L	$41.00
3/9	09/08/2025	7	NR 70 to 79	$15,000.00	Melton	1720m	Neutral	Ellen Tormey	1:53.4	2	1. Look Like Diamonds 2. The Highlight Reel 3. Jaccka Connor NZ	8.8L	$26.00
2/8	02/08/2025	7	NR 75 to 88	$17,500.00	Melton	1720m	Neutral	Tasmyn Potter	1:53.7	1	1. Clymenus NZ 2. Jaccka Connor NZ 3. Surfingmakescents	0.1L	$51.00
8/9	26/07/2025	7	NR 60 to 75	$15,000.00	Melton	2240m	Neutral	Ellen Tormey	1:57.3	6	1. Sweet Ideal 2. Hez All Rock 3. Odin	21.3L	$19.00
4/11	19/07/2025	7	NR 70 to 79	$15,000.00	Melton	1720m	Neutral	Ellen Tormey	1:53.7	4	1. Alot Like Louie 2. Clymenus NZ 3. Hes All Torque	10.8L	$10.00
2/4	17/02/2025	-	Trial	$0.00	Bendigo	2150m		Jack Laugher		0	1. Pas Guarantee 2. Jaccka Connor NZ 3. Le Belle Bijoux	4L	$0.00
1/5	08/04/2024	-	Trial	$0.00	Bendigo	2150m		E J Tormey		0	1. Jaccka Connor NZ 2. Wattlebank Arnie NZ 3. Angus Indiana	2L	$0.00

Plains In Heaven (1)3772858193

Trainer: Nathan Cahir (Smythes Creek)12 mths 87: 11-14-8

Driver: Kate Gath

6 yo BR H

Sire: ROCK N ROLL HEAVEN (USA)

Dam: ILLAWONG BELLA (AUS)

Stats

Career87: 11-14-8

LTS$92,475.00

BMR1:54.50

TS24: 2-1-3

Win %12.64%

Place %37.93%

Comments

Finding it hard to put a couple of good runs together. Last start was 3rd (Sr3) over 1710m at Ballarat, beaten 4.5 m by Curyo Gentleman (2:02.40) in NR 57 to 64 on August 21 at $7.50. Before that beaten 24 metres, ninth at this track over 1720m NR 70 to 79 on August 9.

Last Starts 8 days since last start

Place	Date	Days	Class	Prize	Track	Dist.	Cnd.	Driver	Mile Rate	Gate	Result	Margin	Starting Price
3/10	21/08/2025	12	NR 57 to 64	$8,000.00	Ballarat	1710m	Neutral	Brent Murphy	1:55.2	3	1. Curyo Gentleman 2. Emily Vincent 3. Plains In Heaven	4.6L	$7.50
9/9	09/08/2025	7	NR 70 to 79	$15,000.00	Melton	1720m	Neutral	Kate Gath	1:53.4	1	1. Look Like Diamonds 2. The Highlight Reel 3. Jaccka Connor NZ	24.8L	$14.00
1/11	02/08/2025	7	0W/15 0K stake	$15,000.00	Melton	2240m	Neutral	Kate Gath	1:56.6	5	1. Plains In Heaven 2. Bizzness Class 3. Ranger Rick NZ	2.4L	$5.50
8/10	26/07/2025	12	0W/15 0K stake	$15,000.00	Melton	2240m	Neutral	Kate Gath	1:58.2	2	1. All Da Rage 2. Bizzness Class 3. Grayson Red	8.2L	$13.00
5/11	14/07/2025	9	NR 56 to 64	$7,000.00	Hamilton	2160m	W	Nathan Cahir	1:57.3	4	1. Ranger Rick NZ 2. The Sportz Star 3. Goodtime Libby	8.2L	$8.00
8/12	05/07/2025	9	0W/15 0K stake	$15,000.00	Melton	1720m	Neutral	Nathan Cahir	1:53.3	2	1. Its Confidential 2. The Iron Duke 3. All Da Rage	18.2L	$41.00
1/3	22/10/2024	-	Trial	$0.00	Ballarat	2200m		Nathan Cahir		0	1. Plains In Heaven 2. Major Celebrity 3. Sea Silk	1L	$0.00
1/8	31/10/2023	-	Trial	$0.00	Melton	1720m		N J Cahir		0	1. Bollinger NZ 2. Plains In Heaven 3. Just Believe	1.5L	$0.00

Dhaulagiri NZ (2)6797490453

Trainer: Matthew Horsnell (Terang)12 mths 119: 17-16-8

Driver: Lochie Cook

8 yo B G

Sire: AMERICAN IDEAL (USA)

Dam: CHLOE FINN (NZ)

Stats

Career119: 17-16-8

LTS$166,213.00

BMR1:54.20

TS34: 2-3-4

Win %14.29%

Place %34.45%

Comments

Finding it hard to put a couple of good runs together. Last start was 3rd (Sr1) over 2240m at this track was 6th-17.35 at the bell, beaten 9 m by Forty Love (2:40.10) in NR up to 80 on August 23 at $15. Before that beaten 24 metres, fifth at this track over 2240m NR 70 to 79 on August 16.

Last Starts 6 days since last start

Place	Date	Days	Class	Prize	Track	Dist.	Cnd.	Driver	Mile Rate	Gate	Result	Margin	Starting Price
3/8	23/08/2025	7	NR up to 80	$10,000.00	Melton	2240m	Neutral	Glen Craven	1:55.0	1	1. Forty Love 2. Stormryder 3. Dhaulagiri NZ	9.4L	$15.00
5/12	16/08/2025	7	NR 70 to 79	$15,000.00	Melton	2240m	Neutral	Glen Craven	1:54.0	5	1. Fox Dan 2. Surfingmakescents 3. Forty Love	24.7L	$71.00
4/9	09/08/2025	7	NR 70 to 79	$15,000.00	Melton	1720m	Neutral	Jason Lee	1:53.4	3	1. Look Like Diamonds 2. The Highlight Reel 3. Jaccka Connor NZ	11.0L	$61.00
12/12	02/08/2025	21	NR 67 to 75	$15,000.00	Melton	1720m	Neutral	Lochie Cook	1:53.9	1	1. Fox Dan 2. Clear Left NZ 3. Silver Pistol	89.9L	$34.00
2/5	22/07/2025	-	Trial	$0.00	Terang	2180m		Lochie Cook		0	1. Jillibyjacksparrow 2. Dhaulagiri NZ 3. Beyond Delight	2L	$0.00
9/10	12/07/2025	15	NR 70 to 79	$15,000.00	Melton	2240m	Neutral	Lochie Cook	1:55.2	3	1. Justalittlesip NZ 2. Lincoln River NZ 3. Jilliby Illuminate NZ	94.0L	$18.00
4/9	27/06/2025	6	NR 65 or better	$8,000.00	Mildura	1790m	Neutral	Lochie Cook	1:57.5	2	1. All Da Rage 2. Letsgo Big Girl 3. Noble Trick	8.4L	$5.50
3/3	13/05/2025	-	Trial	$0.00	Terang	2180m		Glen Craven		0	1. Royal Division 2. Jilliby Willow 3. Dhaulagiri NZ	1.2L	$0.00

Always Be Blakey (3)x428117517

Trainer: K A Stuart-Mitchell (Echuca)12 mths 23: 8-4-2

Driver: James Herbertson

4 yo B G

Sire: ALWAYS B MIKI (USA)

Dam: GORGEOUS AN DIVINE (AUS)

Stats

Career23: 8-4-2

LTS$45,770.00

BMR1:52.80

TS10: 4-1-1

Win %34.78%

Place %60.87%

Comments

Last start was well beaten into seventh behind Go Miki at this track over 2240m in a NR 60 to 75 on August 23 at $19. Performed better the start before where he won by 4.5 m when quickly away, (Fr1) at this track (2:00.60) beating Ferrigno in 0W/15 0K stake on August 9 at $2.25.

Last Starts 6 days since last start

Place	Date	Days	Class	Prize	Track	Dist.	Cnd.	Driver	Mile Rate	Gate	Result	Margin	Starting Price
7/11	23/08/2025	14	NR 60 to 75	$15,000.00	Melton	2240m	Neutral	James Herbertson	1:55.7	5	1. Go Miki 2. Mitzi Said 3. Centofellie	19.2L	$19.00
1/12	09/08/2025	21	0W/15 0K stake	$15,000.00	Melton	1720m	Neutral	James Herbertson	1:52.8	1	1. Always Be Blakey 2. Ferrigno 3. High Flux	4.5L	$2.25
5/12	19/07/2025	14	0W/15 0K stake	$15,000.00	Melton	1720m	Neutral	Michael Bellman	1:55.2	3	1. Sweet Ideal 2. Neatntidy 3. Dance Affair	3.5L	$12.00
7/12	05/07/2025	15	0W/15 0K stake	$15,000.00	Melton	1720m	Neutral	Ewa Justice	1:53.3	1	1. Its Confidential 2. The Iron Duke 3. All Da Rage	18.1L	$10.00
1/11	20/06/2025	14	NR 60 to 69	$10,000.00	Melton	1720m	Neutral	James Herbertson	1:54.3	2	1. Always Be Blakey 2. Heza Punk Rocker NZ 3. Magic Mike NZ	1.2L	$23.00
1/12	06/06/2025	21	NR 56 to 64	$7,000.00	Melton	1720m	Neutral	Chris Alford	1:55.8	4	1. Always Be Blakey 2. Gunforhire 3. Give Dave A Wave	0.2L	$3.90
3/8	08/04/2025	-	Trial	$0.00	Melton	2240m	Good	Ewa Justice		0	1. Viney 2. Our Saydie Kay 3. Always Be Blakey	10.7L	$0.00
3/4	25/03/2025	-	Trial	$0.00	Terang	2180m		Amy Day		0	1. Sweetpassion 2. Golden Tribe 3. Always Be Blakey	14L	$0.00

Thestatesman (4)7149251684

Trainer: Alison Alford (Bolinda)12 mths 30: 6-8-0

Driver: Chris Alford

4 yo B G

Sire: ALWAYS B MIKI (USA)

Dam: CLASSIC BLISS (AUS)

Stats

Career30: 6-8-0

LTS$55,925.00

BMR1:54.62

TS17: 2-2-0

Win %20.00%

Place %46.67%

Comments

Last start 4th (Sr4) over 2240m at this track was 8th-14.6 at the bell, beaten 15 m by Go Miki (2:41.10) in NR 60 to 75 on August 23 at $101. Two runs back 8th (Sr2) over 1720m at this track beaten 14 m by Storms Collide (2:01.00) in 1W/15 0K stake on August 16 at $23.

Last Starts 6 days since last start

Place	Date	Days	Class	Prize	Track	Dist.	Cnd.	Driver	Mile Rate	Gate	Result	Margin	Starting Price
4/11	23/08/2025	7	NR 60 to 75	$15,000.00	Melton	2240m	Neutral	Chris Alford	1:55.7	4	1. Go Miki 2. Mitzi Said 3. Centofellie	15.5L	$101.00
8/12	16/08/2025	7	1W/15 0K stake	$15,000.00	Melton	1720m	Neutral	Chris Alford	1:53.2	2	1. Storms Collide 2. Captain Perfect 3. Vee Em Gee MacRay	14.9L	$23.00
6/9	09/08/2025	28	NR 70 to 79	$15,000.00	Melton	1720m	Neutral	Chris Alford	1:53.4	1	1. Look Like Diamonds 2. The Highlight Reel 3. Jaccka Connor NZ	19.5L	$26.00
1/11	12/07/2025	7	0W/15 0K stake	$15,000.00	Melton	2240m	Neutral	Chris Alford	1:55.2	2	1. Thestatesman 2. The Iron Duke 3. Always Dancing	2.3L	$6.50
5/12	05/07/2025	14	0W/15 0K stake	$15,000.00	Melton	1720m	Neutral	Chris Alford	1:53.3	4	1. Its Confidential 2. The Iron Duke 3. All Da Rage	13.8L	$9.50
2/10	21/06/2025	14	0W/15 0K stake	$15,000.00	Melton	2240m	Neutral	Chris Alford	1:56.0	1	1. Im Dustee 2. Thestatesman 3. Mitzi Said	5.6L	$9.00
1/5	06/05/2025	-	Trial	$0.00	Melton	2240m	Good	Chris Alford		0	1. Thestatesman 2. Twisting By NZ 3. Alby Two Chains	2.2L	$0.00
1/6	25/03/2025	-	Trial	$0.00	Melton	2240m	Good	Chris Alford		0	1. Thestatesman 2. Nakula NZ 3. Goodtime Libby	0.2L	$0.00

Cigano (5)x15x110x11

Trainer: Emma Stewart (Cardigan)12 mths 9: 6-0-0

Driver: Ryan Sanderson

3 yo B BR C

Sire: POSTER BOY (AUS)

Dam: FRANKINCENSE (AUS)

Stats

Career9: 6-0-0

LTS$65,890.00

BMR1:54.56

TS6: 4-0-0

Win %66.67%

Place %66.67%

Comments

Three-year-old colt is racing in fine form. Won his last two outings at this track. Last start posted a big 5 m win as favourite (Sr3) at this track (2:02.60) beating Clear Left in NR 60 to 69 on August 9 at $1.20.

Last Starts 20 days since last start

Place	Date	Days	Class	Prize	Track	Dist.	Cnd.	Driver	Mile Rate	Gate	Result	Margin	Starting Price
1/11	09/08/2025	35	NR 60 to 69	$10,000.00	Melton	1720m	Neutral	Ryan Sanderson	1:54.7	3	1. Cigano 2. Clear Left NZ 3. Chasing Rex	5.2L	$1.20
1/9	05/07/2025	85	No NR	$15,000.00	Melton	2240m	Neutral	Mark Pitt	1:56.6	7	1. Cigano 2. Always Dancing 3. Crocodile Socks	2.7L	$1.60
2/4	17/06/2025	-	Trial	$0.00	Terang	2180m		Jason Lee		0	1. Silver Pistol 2. Cigano 3. I Am The Storm	0.2L	$0.00
11/12	11/04/2025	7	No NR	$125,000.00	Melton	2240m	Neutral	Greg Sugars	1:54.0	5	1. Path To Greatness 2. Seathestars 3. The Highlight Reel	38.7L	$7.00
1/7	04/04/2025	42	No NR	$10,000.00	Melton	1720m	Neutral	Greg Sugars	1:54.6	3	1. Cigano 2. Apollostorm 3. Its Confidential	0.3L	$1.95
1/8	21/02/2025	209	NR 50 to 55	$6,000.00	Geelong	1609m	Neutral	Mark Pitt	1:54.7	2	1. Cigano 2. Scherger That 3. Blazin Heaven NZ	7.3L	$1.08
1/7	13/01/2025	-	Trial	$0.00	Melton	2240m	Good	Greg Sugars		0	1. Cigano 2. Silver Pistol 3. Storms Collide	0.2L	$0.00
5/10	27/07/2024	15	No NR	$500,000.00	Albion Park	1660m	Neutral	Greg Sugars	1:50.6	3	1. Fate Awaits 2. The Highlight Reel 3. Sanchez	7.5L	$18.00