Melton (VIC)
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R9
Downunder Sulky Trot
2240m | Mobile Start | Trotters | 10:53pm
TRACK INFORMATION
Max 7 across front
Sprint lane
RACE CONDITIONS
NR 70 to 85. PBD/NR
RESTRICTIONS
No age restrictions
No sex restrictions
PRIZE MONEY
$17,500
 
 
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R9
1 - AVANT GUARD
  • 1 Avant Guard (FR1)
  • D: Chris Alford
  • T: R A Graham
  • 8-4-4-1-5-3-1-2-1-6
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RACE COMMENT
OVERVIEW: HAROLD SMITH (7) is a very smart former New Zealand trotter, which makes his Australian debut for leading trainer Emma Stewart. His trial form has been fairly good without being brilliant but he was taking on the elite trotters across the Tasman so he must be rated highly. KEAYANG STUKA (6) worked forward to find the lead, copped plenty of pressure mid-race and ran a great race for second behind the top mare Rockinwithattitude at Melton two starts ago. He performed well below his best form in a heat of the South Australian Cup last outing but he boasts an exceptional record at Melton so he is worth another chance. IMPERIAL MONARCH (8) gets into this race nicely with a concession claim and he ran a handy race for fifth in the Delvin Dancer Classic at his latest attempt. He should be finishing off strongly from his trailing draw. EL RESAMO (3) led throughout in two impressive victories prior to a fourth behind Aldebaran Vera. He is ideally drawn and will take catching if he is able to find the lead again. AVANT GUARD (1) is trotting in peak form and is drawn to receive every chance. EARLY SPEED: 3 (likely leader), 1,2,6 RATINGS: 6,7/ 8/ 3/ 1/ 5    
TODAY'S STATISTICS
13-4-3-1
TRACK
11-4-3-1
DISTANCE
11-4-3-1
TRK / DIST
11-1-1-1
LAST SEASON
26-7-6-1
THIS SEASON
3/8
OUR RANKING
CAREER STATISTICS
22%
WIN S/RATE
46%
PLACE S/RATE
37-8-7-2
CAREER
$53,380
PRIZE MONEY
N/A
WIN RANGE
14
DAYS LAST RACE
Career Statistics
Stats Win % Place % Rank
Total 37-8-7-2 22% 46% 4
Distance 11-4-3-1 36% 73% 3
Dist Range 30-8-5-2 27% 50% 3
Track 13-4-3-1 31% 62% 3
Track / Dist 11-4-3-1 36% 73% 3
This Season 26-7-6-1 27% 54% 3
Last Season 11-1-1-1 9% 27% 8
1st up 0-0-0-0 0% 0% N/A
2nd up 0-0-0-0 0% 0% N/A
Career Best MR TR1:59.5MS 6
Distance Best MR TR1:59.5MS 4
Stable Stats
Stats Win % Place % Rank
Driver 12mth --- 0% 0% N/A
Chris Alford
Trainer 12mth --- 0% 0% N/A
R A Graham
Trained at: Sutton Grange
Owners: E (Emily) Holmes
Breeder(s): L C Graham
Colours: Green, Yellow Crossed Sashes, Yellow Striped Sleeves & Cuffs
Age/Sex: 4 year old chestnut gelding
Breeding: Used to Me Fra - Eringa Belle (Safely Kept USA)
National Rating: NR68 (A70)
Gear Changes
RECENT FORM
RESULT DAY RACE DETAILS RESULT
6 of 10 7
MELTON (Good) 09/11/2024, 2240m, No NR. 1:59.2 (56.8, 28.1)
Finished 6/10 btn 13.9m, $20000, James Herbertson (Fr4), $15.00
1 out 2 back at bell, raced roughly, inconvenienced
1st LOVEMETO NZ (Fr6)
2nd RAPID RETURN (Fr5) 2.8m
3rd CALL ME JACK (Fr1) 8.9m
1 of 11 14
MELTON (Good) 02/11/2024, 2240m, NR 60 to 69. 1:59.5 (58.0, 29.5)
Finished 1/11 $10000, James Herbertson (Fr6), $5.00
3 wide early, worked forward, led, leader at bell, swabbed
1st AVANT GUARD (Fr6)
2nd ALDEBARAN ACRUX USA (Sr3) 1.3m
3rd KINGS GUARD (Sr4) 6.7m
2 of 12 13
MELTON (Good) 19/10/2024, 2240m, NR 60 to 69. 2:00.5 (58.6, 29.3)
Finished 2/12 btn NK, $10000, James Herbertson (Fr5), $5.00
pre race swab, gate speed, 3 wide middle, worked forward, led, leader at bell
1st DESTRIER (Fr3)
2nd AVANT GUARD (Fr5) NK
3rd KINGS GUARD (Sr1) NK
1 of 7 22
CRANBRN (Good) 06/10/2024, 2080m, NR up to 59. 2:03.4 (59.5, 29.5)
Finished 1/7 $7000, James Herbertson (Fr5), $1.45
restrained after start, outside leader last mile, outside leader at bell, post race blood test
1st AVANT GUARD (Fr5)
2nd STRZELECKI SUN (Fr7) 2.0m
3rd MOJITO MADNESS (Fr3) 7.1m
3 of 12 8
MELTON (Good) 14/09/2024, 2240m, No NR. 1:58.6 (57.3, 28.8)
Finished 3/12 btn 10.8m, $100000, James Herbertson (Fr1), $34.00
behind leader at bell
1st THE LOCOMOTIVE (Fr3)
2nd PRINCE OF ROCK (Sr2) 6.1m
3rd AVANT GUARD (Fr1) 4.7m
5 of 8 10
GEELONG (Good) 06/09/2024, 2100m, No NR. 2:00.4 (58.7, 29.4)
Finished 5/8 btn 4.8m, $10000, James Herbertson (Fr3), $7.50
restrained after start, 3 back on pegs at bell, held up early, used sprint lane
1st FOUROUTOFFIVE (Sr2)
2nd SUGA DADDY (Fr2) 2.0m
3rd CALL ME JACK (Fr4) 1.6m
1 of 10 9
SHEPPTN (Good) 27/08/2024, 2190m, NR up to 55. 2:01.6 (59.6, 29.6)
Finished 1/10 $7000, James Herbertson (Sr2), $3.80
3 wide middle, worked forward, outside leader at bell
1st AVANT GUARD (Sr2)
2nd ESS KAY HOLLYWOOD (Fr4) 3.2m
3rd THE CHOOK (Fr6) 3.3m
4 of 6 10
CRANBRN (Good) 18/08/2024, 1609m, NR up to 55. 2:01.8 (59.7, 30.7)
Finished 4/6 btn 9.5m, $7000, Chris Alford (Fr4), $2.70
restrained after start, 1 out 1 back at bell, broke, inconvenienced
1st SUGA DADDY (Fr1)
2nd NO TELLING HEATHER (Fr3) 2.3m
3rd MOJITO MADNESS (Fr6) 5.9m
4 of 9 12
BALARAT (Good) 08/08/2024, 2200m, NR 50 to 55. 2:01.2 (58.6, 30.1)
Finished 4/9 btn 7.9m, $7000, James Herbertson (Fr5), $4.60
3 wide early, worked forward, outside leader last mile, outside leader at bell
1st DESIGNER VICI (Fr4)
2nd CALL ME JACK (Fr6) 4.7m
3rd PARIS JAMILLA (Fr2) HFHD
8 of 10 N/A
MELTON (Rain Affected) 27/07/2024, 1720m, 0W/15.0K stake 1:57.7 (58.8, 29.5)
Finished 8/10 btn 16.1m, $15000, James Herbertson (Fr3), $4.80
restrained after start, 5 back on the pegs at bell
1st JAZSPUR (Sr3)
2nd GEE CEE CALDER (Fr6) HFNK
3rd MAESTRO (Fr5) 2.8m