Melton (VIC)
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R1
Alabar Pace
2240m | Mobile Start | Pacers | 6:30pm
TRACK INFORMATION
Max 7 across front
Sprint lane
RACE CONDITIONS
NR 70 to 79. Also eligible claimers eligible under claiming rules with a claiming price between $1000 and $15000 (GST inclusive). PBD/NR/L4$
RESTRICTIONS
No age restrictions
No sex restrictions
PRIZE MONEY
$15,000
 
 
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R1
13 - DHAULAGIRI NZ
  • 13 Dhaulagiri NZ (SR6)
  • D: Josh Duggan
  • T: J A Douglas
  • 0-4-6-9-7-6-8-7-1-8 Claim: $15000.0
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RACE COMMENT
OVERVIEW: It is a very open race to commence the program with many winning chances. SPIRIT OF ARION (11) defeated the classy filly Jilliby Illuminate on September 21 and finished a close third behind DHAULAGIRI (13) last time out so he should be competitive again. SKINNYDIP (12) is a smart pacer that is resuming since May. He chased gamely when third behind Captain Hammerhead at a recent Shepparton trial performance so he is not to be underestimated. BLAKE BOLAC (7) endured a tough run and went down fighting when third behind Rocknroll Walla at Geelong last week. He is racing in peak form and will give another forward showing. LAYDEN (9) possesses a powerful finishing burst and must be included amongst the leading chances. The Julie Douglas trained pair COURAGEOUS SAINT (10) and DHAULAGIRI (13) both cannot be left out of calculations. EARLY SPEED: 7 (possible leader), 1,6 RATINGS: 11,12/ 7,9,10/ 13/ 1,4/ FIELD
TODAY'S STATISTICS
22-2-3-3
TRACK
16-3-2-2
DISTANCE
15-2-2-2
TRK / DIST
17-1-5-0
LAST SEASON
28-4-4-4
THIS SEASON
CAREER STATISTICS
17%
WIN S/RATE
38%
PLACE S/RATE
103-17-15-7
CAREER
$160,596
PRIZE MONEY
N/A
WIN RANGE
7
DAYS LAST RACE
Career Statistics
Stats Win % Place % Rank
Total 103-17-15-7 17% 38% 11
Distance 16-3-2-2 19% 44% 4
Dist Range 36-4-6-4 11% 39% 13
Track 22-2-3-3 9% 36% 7
Track / Dist 15-2-2-2 13% 40% 5
This Season 28-4-4-4 14% 43% 8
Last Season 17-1-5-0 6% 35% 12
1st up 0-0-0-0 0% 0% N/A
2nd up 0-0-0-0 0% 0% N/A
Career Best MR 1:54.2MS 9
Distance Best MR 1:55.3MS 2
Stable Stats
Stats Win % Place % Rank
Driver 12mth --- 0% 0% N/A
Josh Duggan
Trainer 12mth --- 0% 0% N/A
J A Douglas
Trained at: Strathfieldsaye
Owners: E J & H M Anderson Nominees Pty Ltd
Breeder(s): M A Craig
Colours: White, Dark Blue A, Ring & Sleeves
Age/Sex: 7 year old bay gelding
Breeding: American Ideal USA - Chloe Finn (NZ) (Grinfromeartoear USA)
National Rating: NR90
Gear Changes
RECENT FORM
RESULT DAY RACE DETAILS RESULT
8 of 12 8
MELTON (Good) 12/10/2024, 2240m, No NR. 1:52.6 (54.5, 26.9)
Finished 8/12 btn 40.9m, $22500, John Caldow (Fr2), $101.00
1 out 1 back at bell
1st CANTFINDABETTORMAN NZ (Sr4)
2nd LIKE A WILDFIRE NZ (Sr3) 2.4m
3rd HELLUVA NZ (Fr6) 4.5m
1 of 8 9
GEELONG (Rain Affected) 04/10/2024, 1609m, NR 70 to 79. 1:56.8 (56.1, 27.8)
Finished 1/8 $10000, Jack Laugher (Sr1), $11.00
broke in score up, warning issued, behind leader at bell, used sprint lane, swabbed
1st DHAULAGIRI NZ (Sr1)
2nd ALBY TWO CHAINS (Fr1) HFHD
3rd SPIRIT OF ARION NZ (Fr5) HFHD
7 of 7 4
BENDIGO (Good) 25/09/2024, 2150m, NR up to 90 1:55.3 (56.1, 28.0)
Finished 7/7 btn 12.1m, $8000, Josh Duggan (Sr2), $7.00
1 out 2 back at bell
1st HEAVENLY GIPSY (Fr3)
2nd DELIGHTFULL TAMMY (Sr1) 4.6m
3rd MONGIANA (Fr2) HFNK
8 of 9 8
MELTON (Good) 21/09/2024, 1720m, NR 80 to 89. 1:53.9 (55.8, 28.1)
Finished 8/9 btn 19.9m, $17500, Josh Duggan (Sr3), $23.00
1 out 4 back at bell, 3 wide latter
1st HES CHARLIES ANGEL (Fr1)
2nd ROARFORROSCOE (Fr5) 1.5m
3rd CLYMENUS NZ (Fr2) 1.4m
6 of 8 13
GEELONG (Good) 13/09/2024, 1609m, NR 85 to 95. 1:54.1 (55.6, 28.1)
Finished 6/8 btn 16.4m, $20000, Jack Laugher (Sr1), $21.00
broke in score up, continue ODM, 1 out 3 back at bell
1st KOWALSKI ANALYSIS (Fr5)
2nd JILLIBY WILLOW (Fr4) 2.6m
3rd HES FROM HEAVEN NZ (Fr6) 1.3m
7 of 10 7
MELTON (Good) 31/08/2024, 2240m, 0-2W/15.0K stake 1:54.4 (55.0, 28.0)
Finished 7/10 btn 31.2m, $15000, Jack Laugher (Sr3), $26.00
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
9 of 9 7
MELTON (Good) 24/08/2024, 2240m, NR 90 to 105. 1:52.6 (53.8, 27.3)
Finished 9/9 btn 84.2m, $20000, John Caldow (Sr2), $81.00
broke in score up, out of position at start, continue ODM, 1 out 4 back at bell, tired latter stages, warning issued
1st CAPTAIN HAMMERHEAD (Fr6)
2nd HELLUVA NZ (Sr1) 17.4m
3rd KOSIMO (Fr5) 2.8m
6 of 6 7
MELTON (Good) 17/08/2024, 2240m, No NR. 1:55.8 (56.0, 27.5)
Finished 6/6 btn 51.2m, $10000, John Caldow (Fr5), $23.00
broke in score up, out of position at start, out of draw mobile starts, trailed field, tailed off at bell
1st SOHO HISTORIA (Fr3)
2nd JILLIBYJACKSPARROW (Fr4) HD
3rd KOWALSKI ANALYSIS (Fr1) 1.4m
4 of 7 7
MELTON (Good) 10/08/2024, 2240m, 2W/15.0K stake 1:54.9 (56.3, 27.5)
Finished 4/7 btn 8.3m, $15000, Ellen Tormey (Fr5), $8.00
pre race swab, restrained after start, 1 out 2 back at bell
1st HES FROM HEAVEN NZ (Fr6)
2nd EARL OF PEMBROKE NZ (Sr1) 2.9m
3rd YOUNGGIFTEDANDBLACK NZ (Fr1) 4.2m
11 of 12 N/A
MELTON (Good) 03/08/2024, 2240m, NR 90 or better. 1:53.9 (54.3, 27.2)
Finished 11/12 btn 10.4m, $24000, John Caldow (Fr5), $151.00
restrained early stages, 5 back on the pegs at bell
1st BULLETPROOF BOY (Fr2)
2nd PERFECT CLASS (Sr5) HD
3rd SEW WHAT (Fr1) 1.6m