Melton Race 5 - CHARLIE BEZZINA MEMORIAL 2022 PACE
FIREROCKFIREROLL (4) eases back in grade on his last attempt when fourth at this circuit. Won two of his previous three so has been going well and has a strong record at this longer distance. Top chance. CHEYELLA (1) was racing well before the spell, coming from second row draws when winning two of her last three starts, both of them at this circuit. The ace draw gives her a big chance to make a winning return. CAPTAIN CONFETTI (8) didn't feature from a tough draw last time but won his previous three here and should get a nice trail. CHEROKEE JOE (6) was midfield last start but won his previous two, one of them at G3 level. Respect.

Driver: L E Crossland
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First up. At the last run she won by 1.5 m (Sr5) at this track (2:40.70) beating Rockingwithsierra in NR 67 to 89 M on March 5 at $6 at the bell was 10th-19m 2WWC. A strong chance while fresh.
Last Starts 74 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1/11 | 05/03/2022 | 8 | NR 67 to 89 | $20,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | N | D R Wilson | 1:55.43 | 5 |
| 1.6L | $6.00 |
8/9 | 25/02/2022 | 16 | NR 70 to 79 | $20,000.00 | Ballarat | 2200m | N | D R Wilson | 1:56.26 | 3 |
| 12.0L | $8.00 |
1/7 | 09/02/2022 | 11 | NR 62 to 75 | $10,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | N | D R Wilson | 1:58.09 | 2 |
| 8.3L | $2.30 |
0/9 | 29/01/2022 | 8 | NR 70 to 79 | $20,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | N | L E Crossland | 3 |
| 99.0L | $3.40 | |
1/8 | 21/01/2022 | 13 | NR 61 to 72 | $9,000.00 | Cobram | 2170m | N | L E Crossland | 1:56.26 | 5 |
| 11.4L | $2.00 |
1/12 | 08/01/2022 | 8 | $20,000.00 | Bendigo | 2150m | N | L E Crossland | 1:56.45 | 3 |
| 11.9L | $3.30 |

Driver: E J Tormey
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Comments
Didn't do much last start, 6th (Fr3) over 2240m at this track, beaten 25 m by Cant Top This (2:39.80) in NR 78 to 87 on May 7 at $14. Before that 8th (Sr4) over 1720m at this track beaten 8 m by Jilliby Nitro (2:00.80) in NR 70 to 79 on April 30 at $26. Place best.
Last Starts 11 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
6/9 | 07/05/2022 | 7 | NR 78 to 87 | $20,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | N | D K Mcguigan | 1:56.11 | 3 |
| 25.5L | $14.00 |
8/10 | 30/04/2022 | 9 | NR 70 to 79 | $20,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | N | R T Sanderson | 1:53.59 | 4 |
| 8.9L | $26.00 |
7/9 | 21/04/2022 | 5 | NR 85 to 120 | $20,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | N | R T Sanderson | 1:53.68 | 1 |
| 10.3L | $9.50 |
3/5 | 16/04/2022 | 7 | $20,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | N | R T Sanderson | 1:56.98 | 2 |
| 13.1L | $4.20 | |
10/10 | 09/04/2022 | 14 | NR 80 to 94 | $20,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | N | E J Tormey | 1:58.08 | 5 |
| 76.6L | $17.00 |
6/8 | 26/03/2022 | 7 | NR 75 to 84 | $20,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | N | J L Laugher | 1:54.30 | 7 |
| 9.6L | $11.00 |

Driver: Ryan Sanderson
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Last start was restrained when 5th (Fr4) over 2190m after racing wide at Mildura, beaten 35 m by Cant Top This (2:36.70) in NR 72 to 120 on April 23 at $41. Two starts back was restrained when 7th (Fr7) over 2190m at Shepparton beaten 35 m by Curly James (2:45.80) in NR 65 to 79 on March 18 at $9.50. Better off avoiding.
Last Starts 25 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
5/7 | 23/04/2022 | 36 | NR 72 to 120 | $10,000.00 | Mildura | 2190m | N | L E Crossland | 1:56.95 | 4 |
| 34.2L | $41.00 |
7/7 | 18/03/2022 | 5 | NR 65 to 79 | $10,000.00 | Shepparton | 2190m | N | C L Crossland | 2:03.73 | 7 |
| 33.9L | $9.50 |
7/8 | 13/03/2022 | 9 | NR 70 to 95 | $14,500.00 | Wangaratta | 2210m | N | D R Wilson | 1:59.76 | 4 |
| 17.4L | $15.00 |
1/10 | 04/03/2022 | 34 | NR 65 to 79 | $10,000.00 | Yarra Valley | 2150m | N | D R Wilson | 1:58.99 | 3 |
| 0.2L | $10.00 |
7/9 | 29/01/2022 | 16 | NR 80 to 89 | $20,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | N | D R Wilson | 1:57.97 | 4 |
| 15.4L | $71.00 |
6/7 | 13/01/2022 | 12 | NR 65 to 79 | $10,000.00 | Kilmore | 2180m | N | C L Crossland | 1:58.76 | 7 |
| 32.6L | $6.50 |

Driver: M R Pitt
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Comments
Last start 4th (Fr1) over 1720m after showing early speed at this track, beaten 5.5 m by Sirletic (2:00.50) in NR 88 to 105 on May 7 at $4. Two starts back won by 4 m as favourite (10m Fr1) at Launceston (3:23.20) beating Mister Gently in NR 70 on April 16 at $1.70. Top chance.
Last Starts 11 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
4/10 | 07/05/2022 | 21 | NR 88 to 105 | $20,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | N | M R Pitt | 1:53.10 | 1 |
| 5.7L | $4.00 |
1/12 | 16/04/2022 | 14 | NR 70 | $12,000.00 | Launceston | 2698m | N | M R Pitt | 2:01.18 | 0 |
| 3.8L | $1.70 |
3/10 | 02/04/2022 | 13 | $20,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | N | M R Pitt | 1:54.07 | 1 |
| 4.8L | $2.25 | |
1/10 | 20/03/2022 | 481 | NR 57 to 68 | $9,000.00 | Charlton | 2100m | N | C R Clarke | 1:56.69 | 4 |
| 3.6L | $5.50 |
7/12 | 24/11/2020 | 10 | $30,000.00 | Bendigo | 2150m | N | J N Quinlan | 1:56.57 | 2 |
| 10.6L | $4.40 | |
9/12 | 14/11/2020 | 8 | $20,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | N | J N Quinlan | 1:55.74 | 4 |
| 19.8L | $28.90 |

Driver: C A Alford
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Comments
Last start 8th (Fr2) over 1720m at this track beaten 80 m by Huli Nien (2:04.20) in on April 30 at $7.50. Two starts back was restrained when 2nd (Fr6) over 2240m at this track beaten 8 m by Ample Power (2:40.80) in on April 20 at $3.70. Fully tested.
Last Starts 18 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
8/8 | 30/04/2022 | 10 | $20,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | N | C A Alford | 2:01.90 | 2 |
| 80.6L | $7.50 | |
2/7 | 20/04/2022 | 22 | $7,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | N | K M Gath | 1:55.96 | 6 |
| 8.9L | $3.70 | |
1/6 | 29/03/2022 | 17 | $7,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | N | K M Gath | 1:57.80 | 5 |
| 7.6L | $2.10 | |
7/8 | 12/03/2022 | 22 | $20,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | N | K M Gath | 1:56.65 | 3 |
| 24.7L | $14.00 | |
1/12 | 18/02/2022 | 6 | NR 64 to 79 | $10,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | N | B W Chisholm | 1:57.87 | 5 |
| 0.2L | $51.00 |
6/6 | 12/02/2022 | 7 | NR 80 to 89 | $20,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | N | K M Gath | 2:03.73 | 2 |
| 154.1L | $9.00 |

Driver: G R Sugars
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Failed to impress last start; 5th (Fr5) over 1720m at this track beaten 7 m by Franco Jolto (2:03.00) in NR 80 to 89 on April 30 at $7. Showed ability the race before when he won by 2.5 m as favourite (Sr5) at this track (2:42.00) beating Something Bettor in 4yo+ G3 on April 16 at $5.50. Can bounce back.
Last Starts 18 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
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5/10 | 30/04/2022 | 14 | NR 80 to 89 | $20,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | N | D K Mcguigan | 1:55.53 | 5 |
| 7.0L | $7.00 |
1/12 | 16/04/2022 | 6 | $30,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | N | G R Sugars | 1:56.37 | 5 |
| 2.4L | $5.50 | |
1/6 | 10/04/2022 | 9 | $10,000.00 | Cranbourne | 2080m | N | G R Sugars | 2:00.75 | 4 |
| 2.2L | $2.15 | |
2/12 | 01/04/2022 | 6 | $10,000.00 | Maryborough | 2190m | N | G R Sugars | 2:00.51 | 5 |
| 1.6L | $5.50 | |
5/11 | 26/03/2022 | 7 | NR 66 to 74 | $20,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | N | G R Sugars | 1:59.43 | 4 |
| 7.7L | $13.00 |
2/10 | 19/03/2022 | 12 | $50,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | N | J J Herbertson | 1:55.60 | 2 |
| 10.2L | $23.00 |

Driver: Jordan Leedham
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Comments
Racing consistently with minor placings at his last two starts at this course. Placed last start 2nd (Sr1) over 2240m at this track, beaten 3.5 m by Cant Top This (2:39.80) in NR 78 to 87 on May 7 at $10. Before that 2nd (Fr1) over 1720m at this track beaten a nose by Franco Jolto (2:03.00) in NR 80 to 89 on April 30 at $6.50. This race looks too tough.
Last Starts 11 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
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2/9 | 07/05/2022 | 7 | NR 78 to 87 | $20,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | N | J A Leedham | 1:54.96 | 1 |
| 3.4L | $10.00 |
2/10 | 30/04/2022 | 9 | NR 80 to 89 | $20,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | N | R T Sanderson | 1:55.07 | 1 |
| 0.1L | $6.50 |
6/9 | 21/04/2022 | 5 | NR 85 to 120 | $20,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | N | J L Laugher | 1:53.52 | 2 |
| 7.8L | $9.50 |
8/8 | 16/04/2022 | 7 | NR 80 to 99 | $20,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | N | E J Tormey | 1:56.58 | 2 |
| 12.4L | $13.00 |
7/10 | 09/04/2022 | 14 | NR 80 to 94 | $20,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | N | R T Sanderson | 1:53.51 | 2 |
| 10.5L | $10.00 |
3/6 | 26/03/2022 | 7 | NR 85 to 99 | $20,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | N | E J Tormey | 1:57.90 | 2 |
| 3.2L | $15.00 |

Driver: Jack Laugher
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Comments
Last start was well beaten into ninth behind Franco Jolto at this track over 1720m in a NR 80 to 89 on April 30 at $6. Raced better the start before that where he won by 5.5 m as favourite (Sr1) at this track (2:42.60) beating Jilliby Nitro in NR 70 to 84 on April 21 at $2.60. Winning chance.
Last Starts 18 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
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9/10 | 30/04/2022 | 9 | NR 80 to 89 | $20,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | N | J L Laugher | 1:56.16 | 3 |
| 16.2L | $6.00 |
1/10 | 21/04/2022 | 5 | NR 70 to 84 | $10,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | N | J L Laugher | 1:56.80 | 1 |
| 5.4L | $2.60 |
1/10 | 16/04/2022 | 7 | $20,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | N | J L Laugher | 1:53.47 | 2 |
| 1.5L | $2.60 | |
1/10 | 09/04/2022 | 7 | NR 70 to 79 | $20,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | N | R T Sanderson | 1:52.72 | 4 |
| 2.4L | $12.00 |
7/10 | 02/04/2022 | 7 | $20,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | N | J L Laugher | 1:54.42 | 2 |
| 10.0L | $19.00 | |
3/12 | 26/03/2022 | 7 | $20,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | N | J L Laugher | 1:57.88 | 1 |
| 5.5L | $21.00 |