Cranbourne (VIC)
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R2
Decron Ararat Pacing Cup (3rd Heat)
2080m | Mobile Start | Pacers | 6:50pm
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
$8,000
 
 
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R2
8 - GIVE DAVE A WAVE
  • 8 Give Dave A Wave (SR1)
  • D: Craig Hoban
  • T: C D Hoban
  • 5-1-1-3-0-2-8-1-6-5
17.0 17.0 20.0 11.0 8.5 9.0
$17.00 $17.00 $20.00 $11.00 $8.50 $9.00
RACE COMMENT
OVERVIEW: Both DEUCE COUPE (6) and EDWARD GRANGE (9) two months ago were known as prolific placegetters and have since found that mojo winning feeling! This is a very even race with many chances  both horses are right in the mix again. WOTDIDUSAAAY (10) is a seasoned campaigner resuming from a break and expect a good showing fresh despite a tough draw to overcome. AUCKLAND RED (4) racing well and best form has been over the sprint trips but must be respected. OUR BELLA LUCIA (3) in form and very capable, definite chance again whilst CHASING REX (5) SPORTS WRACK (2) and MACHANE SAID (7) can’t be dismissed. EARLY SPEED: 2,3,4,5 RATINGS: 6/ 9/ 10/ 4/ 3/ 5/ 2/ 7
TODAY'S STATISTICS
4-0-0-0
TRACK
4-0-0-0
DISTANCE
4-0-0-0
TRK / DIST
23-4-3-3
LAST SEASON
3-1-0-0
THIS SEASON
4/10
OUR RANKING
CAREER STATISTICS
19%
WIN S/RATE
42%
PLACE S/RATE
26-5-3-3
CAREER
$30,670
PRIZE MONEY
1609 - 2180
WIN RANGE
8
DAYS LAST RACE
Career Statistics
Stats Win % Place % Rank
Total 26-5-3-3 19% 42% 1
Distance 4-0-0-0 0% 0% N/A
Dist Range 16-3-0-2 19% 31% 5
Track 4-0-0-0 0% 0% N/A
Track / Dist 4-0-0-0 0% 0% N/A
This Season 3-1-0-0 33% 33% 6
Last Season 23-4-3-3 17% 43% 1
1st up 0-0-0-0 0% 0% N/A
2nd up 0-0-0-0 0% 0% N/A
Career Best MR 1:56.6MS 8
Distance Best MR 1:57.5MS 3
Stable Stats
Stats Win % Place % Rank
Driver 12mth --- 0% 0% N/A
Craig Hoban
Trainer 12mth --- 0% 0% N/A
C D Hoban
Trained at: Melton
Owners: C D (Craig) Hoban
Breeder(s): K L Hoban, C D Hoban
Colours: Black & White Stripes With Black Magpie Logo.
Age/Sex: 5 year old brown horse
Breeding: Sportswriter USA - Dancingwithsierra (Modern Art USA)
National Rating: NR62
Gear Changes
RECENT FORM
RESULT DAY RACE DETAILS RESULT
5 of 8 14
MELTON (Good) 15/02/2025, 2240m, NR 60 to 69. 1:56.2 (56.0, 28.3)
Finished 5/8 btn 11.9m, $10000, Greg Sugars (Fr7), $8.00
restrained after start, 1 out 4 back at bell
1st CLASSIC ANGELINA (Fr3)
2nd CLYMENUS NZ (Fr5) 1.9m
3rd PLAINS IN HEAVEN (Sr1) 2.1m
6 of 10 9
MELTON (Good) 01/02/2025, 2240m, 0W/15.0K stake 1:54.8 (57.1, 27.5)
Finished 6/10 btn 9.1m, $15000, Greg Sugars (Fr1), $11.00
pre race swab, gate speed, 3 back on pegs at bell, hung in, contact marker pegs
1st HEZASWEETIE NZ (Fr5)
2nd HUGO MAGUIRE NZ (Fr2) NK
3rd DAWSON NZ (Sr2) 2.7m
1 of 8 27
KILMORE (Good) 23/01/2025, 2180m, NR 56 to 62. 2:00.9 (56.8, 28.4)
Finished 1/8 $8000, Greg Sugars (Fr2), $11.00
gate speed, led, leader at bell
1st GIVE DAVE A WAVE (Fr2)
2nd MIKI MAHONEY (Fr3) 2.1m
3rd IVANA BYTHESEASIDE (Fr1) 2.1m
8 of 10 7
MELTON (Good) 27/12/2024, 1720m, NR 60 to 69. 1:53.3 (56.6, 28.2)
Finished 8/10 btn 8.9m, $10000, Chris Alford (Fr2), $11.00
4 back on the pegs at bell, held up early
1st DIAMOND ECLIPSE (Sr1)
2nd SEVE NZ (Fr4) SHFHD
3rd MONA MIA (Sr3) 1.0m
2 of 7 6
GEELONG (Good) 20/12/2024, 1609m, NR 60 to 69. 1:55.2 (56.2, 27.6)
Finished 2/7 btn 2.5m, $10000, Chris Alford (Fr1), $21.00
behind leader at bell, held up early, used sprint lane
1st RAGING WHITEBAIT NZ (Fr3)
2nd GIVE DAVE A WAVE (Fr1) 2.5m
3rd BOLRAMSKI NZ (Fr2) NK
10 of 10 21
MELTON (Good) 14/12/2024, 1720m, NR 60 to 69. 1:54.1 (55.4, 27.2)
Finished 10/10 btn 23.8m, $10000, Craig Hoban (Fr3), $18.00
gate speed, outside leader at bell
1st SIR JIMMY (Fr7)
2nd GOODTIME LIBBY (Fr2) 5.6m
3rd IM SHADOW BOXER (Fr5) SHFHD
3 of 9 16
MELTON (Good) 23/11/2024, 2240m, NR 60 to 69. 1:57.7 (56.3, 28.5)
Finished 3/9 btn 4.9m, $10000, Craig Hoban (Fr3), $13.00
pre race swab, gate speed, worked forward, led, leader at bell, dropped foot, driver cautioned dropped foot, driver suspended causing interference
1st KITSUNE (Fr5)
2nd DRESSED IN GOLD NZ (Sr2) HFNK
3rd GIVE DAVE A WAVE (Fr3) 4.2m
1 of 12 9
YAR VAL (Good) 07/11/2024, 2150m, NR up to 55. 1:58.5 (57.9, 28.6)
Finished 1/12 $10000, Craig Hoban (Fr6), $5.00
pre race swab, gate speed, shifted in, driver suspended causing interference, 1 out 2 back at bell, shifted out, driver cautioned shifting ground, swabbed, driver fined whip action
1st GIVE DAVE A WAVE (Fr6)
2nd DRESSED IN GOLD NZ (Sr5) 1.9m
3rd SHAQ (Sr1) 1.2m
1 of 11 4
BENDIGO (Good) 29/10/2024, 2150m, NR up to 55. 1:57.5 (58.4, 29.5)
Finished 1/11 $6000, Craig Hoban (Sr1), $5.50
1 out 3 back at bell, 3 wide late with trail, swabbed
1st GIVE DAVE A WAVE (Sr1)
2nd LUVERBOY (Fr2) 3.6m
3rd SASSYOLA (Sr4) HD
5 of 10 N/A
MELTON (Good) 25/10/2024, 1720m, 0W/15.0K stake/6 Months 1:52.5 (55.7, 27.1)
Finished 5/10 btn 13.7m, $9000, Craig Hoban (Fr1), $81.00
3 back on pegs at bell, tightened, contact marker pegs
1st GIPSY PRINCESS (Fr3)
2nd VEE EM GEE MACRAY (Fr5) NK
3rd IDEAL ESCAPE (Sr2) 2.7m