Melton Race 3 - APG VIC GOLD BULLION (2YO COLTS & GELDINGS) FINAL (GROUP 1)
There was plenty to like about the effort of MISTER HUNTER (7) to win his heat at Ballarat as he had to race wide in the early stages before toughing it out in the straight. Building a strong record at this distance with two wins and a placing from four attempts. Strong claims. RORYVILLE (4) finished just a head behind Mister Hunter in what was an encouraging debut. He should only be improved by that and gets a similar draw. Big chance to turn the tables. WILL HE REIGN (3) chased the top two home when third in his heat, finishing just over 4m behind Mister Hunter. He is drawn to feature again as is ROCKNROLL GRONK (1) who led when fourth in that race and should go forward again from the same barrier.

Driver: M I Stanley
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Not far away at the last couple starts; Finished 5 m fourth behind Mister Hunter at Ballarat over 1710m 2yo CG last start then was beaten 4 metres third at Charlton over 1609m in 2yo on April 28. Racing well and worth consideration.
Last Starts 12 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
4/7 | 04/05/2022 | 6 | $10,000.00 | Ballarat | 1710m | N | M I Stanley | 1:59.56 | 1 |
| 4.9L | $3.40 | |
3/7 | 28/04/2022 | - | $8,000.00 | Charlton | 1609m | N | M I Stanley | 1:56.29 | 3 |
| 4.0L | $3.30 |

Driver: C A Alford
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Last start 5th (Fr3) over 1710m at Ballarat, beaten 5.5 m by Mister Hunter (2:06.70) in 2yo CG on May 4 at $15. Two starts back 3rd (Fr4) over 1720m at this track, beaten 11 m by Rosanna Rebel (2:03.70) in 2yo on April 21 at $4.60. Place best.
Last Starts 12 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
5/7 | 04/05/2022 | 13 | $10,000.00 | Ballarat | 1710m | N | N Purdon | 1:59.59 | 3 |
| 5.4L | $15.00 | |
3/7 | 21/04/2022 | - | $8,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | N | C A Alford | 1:56.50 | 4 |
| 11.6L | $4.60 |

Driver: D W Wilson
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Fair run when beaten by 5.5 m finishing fifth behind Dougs Platter at Maryborough over 1690m in a 2yo on April 15 at $3.50. Then a handy effort when beaten by 4 m finishing third behind Mister Hunter at Ballarat over 1710m in a 2yo CG on May 4 at $3.60. Threat.
Last Starts 12 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
3/7 | 04/05/2022 | 19 | $10,000.00 | Ballarat | 1710m | N | D R Wilson | 1:59.50 | 2 |
| 4.1L | $3.60 | |
5/8 | 15/04/2022 | 38 | $20,000.00 | Maryborough | 1690m | N | D R Wilson | 2:00.17 | 1 |
| 5.6L | $3.50 | |
1/6 | 08/03/2022 | - | $8,000.00 | Shepparton | 1690m | N | D R Wilson | 2:00.63 | 1 |
| 9.5L | $7.50 |

Driver: N R Jack
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Two-year-old gelding having second career start. At debut good run despite being restrained, when 2nd (Fr5) over 1710m at Ballarat, beaten a head by Mister Hunter (2:06.70) in 2yo CG on May 4 at $4. Major player.
Last Starts 12 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
2/7 | 04/05/2022 | - | $10,000.00 | Ballarat | 1710m | N | N R Jack | 1:59.23 | 5 |
| 0.2L | $4.00 |

Driver: J D Justice
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Last start was restrained when 6th (Fr7) over 1710m at Ballarat beaten 9 m by Mister Hunter (2:06.70) in 2yo CG on May 4 at $23. Two starts back failed to finish when he ran at Maryborough on April 15 over 1690m. Prepared to risk on current form.
Last Starts 12 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
6/7 | 04/05/2022 | 19 | $10,000.00 | Ballarat | 1710m | N | J D Justice | 1:59.90 | 7 |
| 9.8L | $23.00 | |
0/8 | 15/04/2022 | 8 | $20,000.00 | Maryborough | 1690m | N | J D Justice | 4 |
| 99.0L | $51.00 | ||
3/6 | 07/04/2022 | - | $8,000.00 | Ballarat | 1710m | N | J D Justice | 1:57.65 | 2 |
| 18.2L | $26.00 |

Driver: J I Dickie
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Last start was restrained when 7th (Fr6) over 1710m at Ballarat, beaten 13 m by Mister Hunter (2:06.70) in 2yo CG on May 4 at $81. Two starts back 6th (Fr4) over 1609m after showing early pace at Charlton beaten 8 m by Ozzie Sweet Pea (1:56.00) in 2yo on April 28 at $9. Hard to make a winning case.
Last Starts 12 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
7/7 | 04/05/2022 | 6 | $10,000.00 | Ballarat | 1710m | N | J I Dickie | 2:00.19 | 6 |
| 13.9L | $81.00 | |
6/7 | 28/04/2022 | 13 | $8,000.00 | Charlton | 1609m | N | J I Dickie | 1:56.65 | 4 |
| 8.9L | $9.00 | |
7/8 | 15/04/2022 | - | $20,000.00 | Maryborough | 1690m | N | N Purdon | 2:00.56 | 6 |
| 11.1L | $8.50 |

Driver: Jack Laugher
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Last start won by a head when restrained at the start, (Fr4) held up early, at Ballarat (2:06.70) beating Roryville in 2yo CG on May 4 at $3.80. Great chance to win again.
Last Starts 12 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1/7 | 04/05/2022 | 13 | $10,000.00 | Ballarat | 1710m | N | J L Laugher | 1:59.22 | 4 |
| 0.2L | $3.80 | |
6/7 | 21/04/2022 | 19 | $8,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | N | L J Justice | 1:59.92 | 7 |
| 60.3L | $5.50 | |
3/6 | 02/04/2022 | 10 | $24,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | N | L J Justice | 1:57.87 | 5 |
| 54.6L | $8.50 | |
1/6 | 23/03/2022 | - | $8,000.00 | Ballarat | 1710m | N | L J Justice | 1:58.75 | 1 |
| 4.4L | $1.90 |