Melton (VIC)
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R5
Benstud Standardbreds Pace
2240m | Mobile Start | Pacers | 8:44pm
TRACK INFORMATION
Max 7 across front
Sprint lane
RACE CONDITIONS
NR 80 to 89. Also eligible claimers eligible under claiming rules with a claiming price between $1000 and $25000 (GST inclusive). PBD/NR
RESTRICTIONS
No age restrictions
No sex restrictions
PRIZE MONEY
$17,500
 
 
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R5
9 - THE CROUPIER NZ
  • 9 The Croupier NZ (SR2)
  • D: Connor Clarke (C,5)
  • T: G F Webster
  • 5-6-6-x-6-8-9-0-8-0
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RACE COMMENT
OVERVIEW: JILLIBY WILLOW (10) gained the perfect trail behind the leader and missed out narrowly when third in the Group 1 Queen of the Pacific last week. She finished third behind Better Eclipse and Catch A Wave when she was resuming so she appears to be well placed in this field and must be respected despite a negative swing in the barrier draw. ROARFORROSCOE (8) worked very hard to hold the inside advantage in the early stages before taking cover at the 1600m when sixth behind Cantfindabettorman in the Popular Alm FFA last week. He will be relying on NICHOLAS CAGE (1) holding a forward position at the start but he will go close if he gains the right luck in running. ARGGGHHH (6) finished quickly from a rearward position when an eye-catching third behind Exotic Bushranger last week. He is a versatile pacer and is worth a ticket each way. NICHOLAS CAGE (1) has joined trainer Kyle Marshall and has performed well enough at the trials with a win and a third to suggest he should be competitive at his Victorian debut. He boasts a career best mile of 1.50.7 at Menangle so he has the speed to be in the finish. EARLY SPEED: 1 (possible leader), 4,6 RATINGS: 10/ 6,8/ 1/ 5,7/ 11
TODAY'S STATISTICS
0-0-0-0
TRACK
1-0-0-0
DISTANCE
0-0-0-0
TRK / DIST
24-2-3-3
LAST SEASON
11-1-0-0
THIS SEASON
CAREER STATISTICS
19%
WIN S/RATE
43%
PLACE S/RATE
96-18-15-8
CAREER
$210,432
PRIZE MONEY
N/A
WIN RANGE
15
DAYS LAST RACE
Career Statistics
Stats Win % Place % Rank
Total 96-18-15-8 19% 43% 7
Distance 1-0-0-0 0% 0% N/A
Dist Range 31-5-2-2 16% 29% 7
Track 0-0-0-0 0% 0% N/A
Track / Dist 0-0-0-0 0% 0% N/A
This Season 11-1-0-0 9% 9% 11
Last Season 24-2-3-3 8% 33% 9
1st up 0-0-0-0 0% 0% N/A
2nd up 0-0-0-0 0% 0% N/A
Career Best MR 1:50.3MS 1
Distance Best MR 1:56.7MS 5
Win distances:
Stable Stats
Stats Win % Place % Rank
Driver 12mth --- 0% 0% N/A
Connor Clarke
Trainer 12mth --- 0% 0% N/A
G F Webster
Trained at: Bannockburn
Owners: P A (Philip) Hewitson
Breeder(s): P A Hewitson
Colours: Black, Silver Stars, Starred Sleeves
Age/Sex: 9 year old bay gelding
Breeding: Roll With Joe USA - Sam's Beach Babe (NZ) (Beach Towel USA)
National Rating: NR92 (A87)
Gear Changes
RECENT FORM
RESULT DAY RACE DETAILS RESULT
10 of 10 21
GEELONG (Rain Affected) 04/10/2024, 1609m, NR 80 or better. 1:54.5 (56.9, 28.5)
Finished 10/10 btn 9.0m, $10000, Michael Bellman (Fr4), $151.00
gate speed, unsuccessfully contested lead, 1 out 2 back at bell
1st BULLETPROOF BOY (Sr3)
2nd HELLUVA NZ (Sr1) SHFHD
3rd RAKERO SLAMMER NZ (Fr2) HFNK
8 of 8 21
GEELONG (Good) 13/09/2024, 1609m, NR 85 to 95. 1:54.1 (55.6, 28.1)
Finished 8/8 btn 45.3m, $20000, Connor Clarke (Fr7), $81.00
restrained after start, 1 out 2 back at bell, hung in, raced roughly
1st KOWALSKI ANALYSIS (Fr5)
2nd JILLIBY WILLOW (Fr4) 2.6m
3rd HES FROM HEAVEN NZ (Fr6) 1.3m
10 of 10 41
MILDURA (Good) 23/08/2024, 1790m, NR up to 105. 1:56.4 (58.1, 28.9)
Finished 10/10 btn 26.5m, $10000, Reagan Clarke (Sr4), $9.00
pulled hard, 3 wide and 1 back at bell, 3 wide late with trail, run queried
1st OUR VINCENT CAN GOGH NZ (Sr3)
2nd ALL DA RAGE (Sr2) HFNK
3rd MY ULTIMATE LEVI (Fr3) 2.0m
9 of 10 21
MENANGL (Good) 13/07/2024, 2300m, NR up to 95. 1:55.1 (55.0, 27.5)
Finished 9/10 btn 35.9m, $20400, John McCarthy (Fr9), $10.00
restrained after start, 1 out 1 back at bell, 1 out 1 back at bell
1st UNFAZED NZ (Fr6)
2nd BOOM NZ (Fr8) HD
3rd ARDENS ACE NZ (Fr7) HFHD
8 of 10 7
MENANGL (Fast) 22/06/2024, 1609m, No NR. 1:50.9 (54.4, 26.5)
Finished 8/10 btn 16.6m, $20400, Chris Geary (Fr1), $41.00
4 back on the pegs at bell, 4 back on the pegs at bell
1st TAIPO NZ (Fr8)
2nd PETES SAID SO NZ (Fr2) 1.3m
3rd JAY OK (Fr6) 3.1m
6 of 9 119
MENANGL (Good) 15/06/2024, 1609m, No NR. 1:50.7 (54.2, 26.9)
Finished 6/9 btn 16.2m, $30600, Chris Geary (Fr2), $71.00
post race blood test, 4 back on the pegs at bell, 4 back on the pegs at bell
1st HI MANAMEISJEFF NZ (Fr9)
2nd HOT AND TREACHEROUS NZ (Fr3) NK
3rd ILLAVABUBBLES NZ (Fr1) 8.0m
6 of 10 7
MENANGL (Good) 17/02/2024, 2300m, No NR. 1:53.4 (55.4, 28.6)
Finished 6/10 btn 5.4m, $20400, Bailey McDonough (Fr4), $16.00
gate speed, led, surrendered lead early, behind leader at bell, behind leader at bell
1st HOT AND TREACHEROUS NZ (Fr9)
2nd JAY OK (Fr5) SHFHD
3rd MANILA PLAYBOY (Fr10) HD
6 of 10 7
MENANGL (Fast) 10/02/2024, 2300m, No NR. 1:55.6 (53.5, 26.2)
Finished 6/10 btn 13.9m, $20400, Bailey McDonough (Fr3), $11.00
6 back on the pegs at bell, 6 back on the pegs at bell
1st MACH DA VINCI NZ (Fr10)
2nd BONDI LOCKDOWN (Fr9) SHFHD
3rd DOUBLE ENCOUNTER (Fr1) 9.3m
5 of 10 14
MENANGL (Good) 03/02/2024, 1609m, No NR. 1:49.8 (54.9, 27.7)
Finished 5/10 btn 3.0m, $30600, Bailey McDonough (Fr7), $34.00
restrained after start, 5 back on the pegs at bell, 5 back on the pegs at bell
1st LOYALIST NZ (Fr9)
2nd MACH DA VINCI NZ (Fr6) NK
3rd SOUTH COAST ARDEN NZ (Fr2) HD
4 of 9 N/A
MENANGL (Fast) 20/01/2024, 1609m, No NR. 1:48.6 (54.3, 27.5)
Finished 4/9 btn 7.6m, $20400, Bailey McDonough (Fr5), $34.00
post race blood test, gate speed, led, surrendered lead early, 3 back on pegs at bell, 3 back on pegs at bell
1st HI MANAMEISJEFF NZ (Fr9)
2nd SOUTH COAST ARDEN NZ (Fr7) HD
3rd LINE UP NZ (Fr3) 6.3m
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LAST WIN
1 of 10 N/A
MENANGL (Good) 06/01/2024, 1609m, NR up to 95. 1:50.8 (55.0, 27.6)
Finished 1/10 $20400, Harrison Ross (Fr10), $8.00
post race blood test, gate speed, led, swabbed, leader at bell, leader at bell
1st THE CROUPIER NZ (Fr10)
2nd IDEAL IN DREAMS (Fr1) 3.4m
3rd UNFAZED NZ (Fr5) HFNK