Melton (VIC)
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R4
Hip Pocket Castlemaine Pace
2240m | Mobile Start | Pacers | 7:04pm
TRACK INFORMATION
Max 7 across front
Sprint lane
RACE CONDITIONS
0W/15.0K stake PBD/NR
RESTRICTIONS
No age restrictions
No sex restrictions
PRIZE MONEY
$15,000
 
 
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R4
12 - SPIRIT OF ARION NZ
  • 12 Spirit Of Arion NZ (SR4)
  • D: Chris Alford
  • T: I Walsh
  • 4-5-5-5-0-9-3-2-1-4
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RACE COMMENT
OVERVIEW: JILLIBY ILLUMINATE (6) is a classy filly, which is resuming since being unplaced in the New South Wales Oaks in May. She has been very impressive at the trials and should prove hard to beat first up. SPIRIT OF ARION (12) has performed strongly in three starts since coming from New South Wales and should be competitive despite the poor draw. He defeated Maxy Wants To Play (won since) at Melton two starts ago then followed with a handy finishing fourth behind Rockandance in a mile rate of 1.53.6. SIR CHOW (11) is stepping up in class from his first up victory at Cranbourne but he has won five of his ten starts to date and continues to benefit from race experience so he must be respected. ASMILEANDAWINX (1) is a fast beginner and led throughout to win at Bendigo last outing. She performs best over the sprint distance but she is drawn to receive every chance. EARLY SPEED: 1 (likely early leader), 4,7 RATINGS: 6/ 12/ 1,11/ 7,9
TODAY'S STATISTICS
1-1-0-0
TRACK
1-1-0-0
DISTANCE
1-1-0-0
TRK / DIST
12-5-1-1
LAST SEASON
17-3-1-1
THIS SEASON
2/12
OUR RANKING
CAREER STATISTICS
26%
WIN S/RATE
45%
PLACE S/RATE
38-10-5-2
CAREER
$78,201
PRIZE MONEY
1609 - 2400
WIN RANGE
12
DAYS LAST RACE
Career Statistics
Stats Win % Place % Rank
Total 38-10-5-2 26% 45% 2
Distance 1-1-0-0 100% 100% 2
Dist Range 12-3-2-0 25% 42% 4
Track 1-1-0-0 100% 100% 1
Track / Dist 1-1-0-0 100% 100% 1
This Season 17-3-1-1 18% 29% 3
Last Season 12-5-1-1 42% 58% 2
1st up 0-0-0-0 0% 0% N/A
2nd up 0-0-0-0 0% 0% N/A
Career Best MR 1:52.9MS 3
Distance Best MR 1:58.4MS 7
Stable Stats
Stats Win % Place % Rank
Driver 12mth --- 0% 0% N/A
Chris Alford
Trainer 12mth --- 0% 0% N/A
I Walsh
Trained at: Kialla
Owners: T G Casey, R Chalklin, D E Reilly, G J Anderson, K J Corby, E K Corby, A D Gow, S R Pulley, V G Duncum, B Masson
Breeder(s): Woodlands Stud Ltd
Colours: Red, Yellow Braces & Yoke
Age/Sex: 4 year old bay gelding
Breeding: Sweet Lou USA - Spirit of Delight (NZ) (Bettors Delight USA)
National Rating: NR72
Gear Changes
RECENT FORM
RESULT DAY RACE DETAILS RESULT
4 of 9 10
YAR VAL (Good) 09/09/2024, 1650m, NR 60 to 74. 1:53.6 (56.7, 28.8)
Finished 4/9 btn 7.8m, $8000, Nathan Jack (Sr2), $4.40
checked, raced roughly, 1 out 4 back at bell
1st ROCKANDANCE (Fr7)
2nd MONA MIA (Fr4) 1.1m
3rd LAYDEN (Sr1) 4.5m
1 of 12 9
MELTON (Good) 30/08/2024, 2240m, NR up to 80 1:58.9 (55.5, 28.3)
Finished 1/12 $10000, Nathan Jack (Sr3), $3.20
3 wide latter, three wide without cover at bell, swabbed
1st SPIRIT OF ARION NZ (Sr3)
2nd MAXY WANTS TO PLAY (Sr2) 1.8m
3rd CLASSIC ANGELINA (Sr4) HD
2 of 8 36
BENDIGO (Good) 21/08/2024, 2150m, 0W/15.0K stake 1:58.1 (55.8, 27.7)
Finished 2/8 btn HFNK, $8000, Nathan Jack (Fr6), $3.90
restrained after start, 1 out 4 back at bell, held up early, used sprint lane
1st HEAVENLY GIPSY (Fr7)
2nd SPIRIT OF ARION NZ (Fr6) HFNK
3rd IVANA BYTHESEASIDE (Fr1) 2.0m
3 of 9 7
MENANGL (Good) 16/07/2024, 1609m, NR up to 70. 1:52.2 (56.2, 27.9)
Finished 3/9 btn 2.5m, $9996, John McCarthy (Fr6), $10.00
restrained after start, 8 back on the pegs at bell, 1 out 5 back at bell
1st CAULONIA COURAGE (Fr3)
2nd BETTORS HOPE (Fr2) HFNK
3rd SPIRIT OF ARION NZ (Fr6) 1.8m
9 of 10 31
MENANGL (Good) 09/07/2024, 1609m, NR up to 70. 1:53.7 (55.9, 26.8)
Finished 9/10 btn 10.6m, $9996, John McCarthy (Fr3), $9.50
post race blood test, gate speed, 1 out 1 back at bell, three wide without cover at bell
1st VINKE B NZ (Fr7)
2nd AMORE INFIDA NZ (Fr5) 1.8m
3rd MICK DANGER (Fr2) 1.1m
10 of 12 7
ALBPARK (Good) 08/06/2024, 2138m, No NR. 1:54.7 (57.1, 28.8)
Finished 10/12 btn 17.2m, $11620, Luke McCarthy (Sr5), $6.00
1 out 5 back at bell
1st BETTOR KEPPEL (Sr1)
2nd MY ULTIMATE BUDDHA (Fr5) HD
3rd ROCKNPENNY (Fr4) HFHD
5 of 9 16
ALBPARK (Good) 01/06/2024, 1660m, No NR. 1:54.1 (55.5, 27.3)
Finished 5/9 btn 8.5m, $14500, Ricky Thurlow (Fr5), $51.00
restrained after start, 1 out 4 back at bell, 3 wide late with trail, used sprint lane
1st WE ALWAYS HAVE FAITH NZ (Fr3)
2nd LEITHEN BURN NZ (Sr1) 2.9m
3rd RAGING SEA (Fr6) 2.7m
5 of 12 6
ALBPARK (Good) 16/05/2024, 2138m, NR up to 70. 1:56.2 (57.1, 28.8)
Finished 5/12 btn 7.7m, $6380, Ricky Thurlow (Sr4), $41.00
4 back on the pegs at bell
1st REGAZZO DI TILLY (Sr3)
2nd WE ALWAYS HAVE FAITH NZ (Fr3) HFNK
3rd WESTERN ARTERRA (Sr1) HFHD
5 of 10 7
ALBPARK (Good) 10/05/2024, 1660m, No NR. 1:53.2 (56.5, 28.6)
Finished 5/10 btn 4.1m, $6260, Ricky Thurlow (Fr2), $8.00
gate speed, led, behind leader at bell
1st FREE THINKER (Fr7)
2nd LUVBITE (Sr2) 1.2m
3rd HOLD ONTO YA BLING (Sr1) HD
4 of 12 N/A
ALBPARK (Good) 03/05/2024, 2138m, NR up to 70. 1:56.5 (57.8, 29.3)
Finished 4/12 btn 6.0m, $6380, Ricky Thurlow (Fr7), $126.00
4 back on the pegs at bell
1st REGAZZO DI TILLY (Fr4)
2nd ART JESTER (Sr4) 1.2m
3rd KASH US BACK (Fr5) 2.0m