Melton (VIC)
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R5
Hyland Racing Colours Pace
1720m | Mobile Start | Pacers | 7:37pm
TRACK INFORMATION
Max 7 across front
Sprint lane
RACE CONDITIONS
NR 70 to 79. PBD/NR/L4$
RESTRICTIONS
No age restrictions
No sex restrictions
PRIZE MONEY
$15,000
 
 
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R5
3 - DUKES CHOICE
  • 3 Dukes Choice (FR3)
  • D: Liam Older (C,5)
  • T: S Gangell
  • 3-4-1-8-7-1-5-2-7-8
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RACE COMMENT
OVERVIEW: COURAGEOUS SAINT (2) has struck peak form and is ready to break through for a win. He came from last on the home turn and produced a powerful finishing burst when a big third behind He’s Charlies Angel in a stronger race at Bendigo last outing. CLASSIC ANGELINA (5) is racing in career best form and looms as one of the leading chances. She was held up for a run at a vital stage and finished off fast when an eye-catching third behind He’s A Meister at Geelong last outing. WENDYS WISH (7) pushed forward to find the lead and recorded a slick mile rate of 1.54.7 at Melton two starts ago. She competed in a strong race at Wagga when fourth in a mile rate of 1.52.2 last outing and she appears to be better placed against this field. JACCKA CONNOR (1) hasn’t had much luck recently and gets his chance to run a big race from the pole position. EARLY SPEED: 4 (possible leader), 1,7 RATINGS: 2,5/ 7/ 1/ 4,8,9
TODAY'S STATISTICS
13-2-3-1
TRACK
4-2-1-0
DISTANCE
4-2-1-0
TRK / DIST
19-4-5-3
LAST SEASON
13-2-2-1
THIS SEASON
2/11
OUR RANKING
CAREER STATISTICS
18%
WIN S/RATE
54%
PLACE S/RATE
39-7-9-5
CAREER
$77,070
PRIZE MONEY
1609 - 2150
WIN RANGE
21
DAYS LAST RACE
Career Statistics
Stats Win % Place % Rank
Total 39-7-9-5 18% 54% 5
Distance 4-2-1-0 50% 75% 1
Dist Range 16-4-3-2 25% 56% 4
Track 13-2-3-1 15% 46% 4
Track / Dist 4-2-1-0 50% 75% 2
This Season 13-2-2-1 15% 38% 3
Last Season 19-4-5-3 21% 63% 4
1st up 0-0-0-0 0% 0% N/A
2nd up 0-0-0-0 0% 0% N/A
Career Best MR 1:53.8MS 5
Distance Best MR 1:53.8MS 5
Stable Stats
Stats Win % Place % Rank
Driver 12mth --- 0% 0% N/A
Liam Older
Trainer 12mth --- 0% 0% N/A
S Gangell
Trained at: Cranbourne
Owners: S (Samantha) Gangell
Breeder(s): D M Gangell, K M Shorter, G F Allery, M D Jones
Colours: Pink, Cerise Brace And Sleeves, Yoke And Four White Stars On Yoke, White Seams
Age/Sex: 4 year old bay gelding
Breeding: Vincent - Missioso (Maffioso)
National Rating: NR75 (A70)
Gear Changes
Removed: Headcheck - None; Added: Headcheck - Fixed
RECENT FORM
RESULT DAY RACE DETAILS RESULT
8 of 10 28
MELTON (Good) 31/08/2024, 2240m, 0-2W/15.0K stake 1:54.4 (55.0, 28.0)
Finished 8/10 btn 48.4m, $15000, Chris Alford (Fr6), $61.00
pre race swab, 5 back on the pegs at bell
1st FIGHTER COMMAND (Fr7)
2nd SHANLOU NZ (Fr4) HD
3rd LE BELLE BIJOUX (Sr2) 7.2m
7 of 7 14
HOBART (Good) 03/08/2024, 2090m, No NR. 1:55.3 (56.7, 28.9)
Finished 7/7 btn 87.2m, $80000, Liam Older (Fr4), $31.00
post race blood test, gate speed, hung out, tired latter stages, vets examination after race
1st FIGHTER COMMAND (Fr1)
2nd NYACK (Sr1) 16.1m
3rd DE GOEY (Fr5) 5.4m
2 of 11 14
MELTON (Good) 20/07/2024, 2240m, NR 64 to 72. 1:57.2 (54.2, 27.3)
Finished 2/11 btn 16.9m, $15000, Liam Older (Sr1), $17.00
pre race swab, behind leader at bell
1st HES FROM HEAVEN NZ (Fr1)
2nd DUKES CHOICE (Sr1) 16.9m
3rd HIGH ABOVE (Sr4) 2.9m
5 of 11 7
MELTON (Good) 06/07/2024, 2240m, 1W/15.0K stake 1:56.3 (57.0, 28.5)
Finished 5/11 btn 5.2m, $17500, James Herbertson (Fr1), $5.00
pre race swab, behind leader at bell, inconvenienced, used sprint lane
1st ANGUS INDIANA (Fr6)
2nd SON OF MAC NZ (Sr2) 1.5m
3rd THE BEACH FANTASY NZ (Fr4) 1.2m
1 of 10 7
MELTON (Good) 29/06/2024, 1720m, 2W/15.0K stake 1:53.8 (56.7, 28.3)
Finished 1/10 $15000, James Herbertson (Fr1), $4.60
behind leader at bell, used sprint lane, swabbed, post race blood test
1st DUKES CHOICE (Fr1)
2nd FIRST DANCE NZ (Sr2) 2.2m
3rd JACCKA CONNOR NZ (Fr4) SHFHD
7 of 12 6
MELTON (Good) 22/06/2024, 2240m, 0W/15.0K stake 1:59.2 (56.2, 27.0)
Finished 7/12 btn 10.4m, $15000, James Herbertson (Sr5), $13.00
6 back on the pegs at bell
1st THESUNANDTHEMOON (Fr1)
2nd ALOT LIKE LOUIE (Sr1) HFHD
3rd BEACH HOPPER NZ (Fr5) 4.9m
8 of 10 21
CRANBRN (Good) 16/06/2024, 2080m, 0W/15K 1:59.7 (58.6, 29.3)
Finished 8/10 btn 38.8m, $4500, James Herbertson (Sr2), $1.75
1 out 4 back at bell, query poor performance, vets examination after race, no abnormalities rep., Follow Up Report
1st MY UNCLE STAN (Sr1)
2nd WINGATE GUY (Fr5) 6.2m
3rd CALEDONIAN RANGER (Fr6) 6.0m
1 of 8 22
CRANBRN (Good) 26/05/2024, 2080m, 1:57.8 (57.6, 29.7)
Finished 1/8 $6000, James Herbertson (Sr1), $1.70
3 wide middle, worked forward, three wide without cover at bell, swabbed
1st DUKES CHOICE (Sr1)
2nd HEY GOYOUGOODTHING NZ (Fr7) HD
3rd MY UNCLE STAN (Fr6) HFNK
4 of 11 7
MELTON (Good) 04/05/2024, 2240m, NR 60 to 69. 1:56.3 (57.2, 28.4)
Finished 4/11 btn 6.8m, $10000, James Herbertson (Sr2), $9.00
pre race swab, 1 out 4 back at bell, 3 wide late with trail
1st LOOK LIKE DIAMONDS (Fr2)
2nd COURAGEOUS SAINT (Sr3) 3.5m
3rd HES OLLY NZ (Fr1) 2.3m
3 of 12 N/A
MELTON (Good) 27/04/2024, 2240m, 1:54.7 (56.0, 27.1)
Finished 3/12 btn 1.9m, $15000, Anthony Butt (Sr2), $23.00
pre race swab, inconvenienced score up, 3 back on pegs at bell, hung in, contact marker pegs, used sprint lane
1st SPYGLASS NZ (Sr1)
2nd YOUNG BLUEY (Fr2) 1.1m
3rd DUKES CHOICE (Sr2) HFNK