Melton (VIC)
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R9
Centre State Printing Pace
1720m | Mobile Start | Pacers | 5:27pm
TRACK INFORMATION
Max 7 across front
Sprint lane
RACE CONDITIONS
NR up to 42. PBD/NR
RESTRICTIONS
No age restrictions
No sex restrictions
PRIZE MONEY
$4,000
 
 
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R9
11 - BEST BACK BRUCE
  • 11 Best Back Bruce (SR4)
  • D: Ben Xiriha (C,5)
  • T: D M Giles
  • 5-4-4-2-6-3-6-3-1-8
6.5 6.5 7.5 6.5 7.0 7.5
$6.50 $6.50 $7.50 $6.50 $7.00 $7.50
RACE COMMENT
OVERVIEW: PICKLE IT (1) performs best when he is able to lead over the sprint distance and attempted to lead throughout when second at Geelong last week. He is drawn to lead again in this evenly balanced field so he can go one better. BEST BACK BRUCE (11) worked hard early then gained a trail and had no clear run at a finish when an unlucky eighth at Geelong last outing. He won at Cranbourne prior and this race is no harder. OUR TRUE COLOURS (10) was caught wide early before progressing forward to park without cover at the 1100m when a creditable third at Bendigo last week. She is racing well and is worth a ticket each way. MUSELET (2) struck trouble at Geelong last outing and lost all chance. His form prior was sound so he is worth thought along with REALLY SMARTIE (6) and LOLLIPOP (7). EARLY SPEED: 1 (likely leader), 4,5,7 RATINGS: 1,11/ 10/ 2/ 6,7/ FIELD
TODAY'S STATISTICS
24-2-1-2
TRACK
16-2-0-1
DISTANCE
16-2-0-1
TRK / DIST
30-4-3-1
LAST SEASON
11-1-1-2
THIS SEASON
4/13
OUR RANKING
CAREER STATISTICS
12%
WIN S/RATE
32%
PLACE S/RATE
151-18-17-13
CAREER
$111,325
PRIZE MONEY
1609 - 2200
WIN RANGE
7
DAYS LAST RACE
Career Statistics
Stats Win % Place % Rank
Total 151-18-17-13 12% 32% 5
Distance 16-2-0-1 13% 19% 5
Dist Range 83-11-9-9 13% 35% 7
Track 24-2-1-2 8% 21% 3
Track / Dist 16-2-0-1 13% 19% 4
This Season 11-1-1-2 9% 36% 8
Last Season 30-4-3-1 13% 27% 5
1st up 0-0-0-0 0% 0% N/A
2nd up 0-0-0-0 0% 0% N/A
Career Best MR 1:57.1MS 5
Distance Best MR 1:57.1MS 5
Stable Stats
Stats Win % Place % Rank
Driver 12mth --- 0% 0% N/A
Ben Xiriha
Trainer 12mth --- 0% 0% N/A
D M Giles
Trained at: Ballan
Owners: D M Giles, B J Thornely
Breeder(s): T D Proctor, D M Dynes
Colours: White, Blue Spades & Sleeves
Age/Sex: 9 year old bay gelding
Breeding: Lis Mara USA - Tactical Dream Maker NZ (Dream Away USA)
National Rating: NR47 (A42)
Gear Changes
RECENT FORM
RESULT DAY RACE DETAILS RESULT
8 of 9 5
GEELONG (Good) 28/03/2025, 1609m, NR 43 to 49. 1:57.2 (58.1, 29.2)
Finished 8/9 btn 6.8m, $4000, Leilani Justice (Fr6), $4.60
3 wide early, worked forward, 1 out 1 back at bell, held up, no clear run
1st LADY SALINA (Fr1)
2nd FESTINALENTE (Fr2) 2.8m
3rd BLAZIN HEAVEN NZ (Sr1) HD
1 of 8 10
CRANBRN (Good) 23/03/2025, 2080m, NR up to 49. 2:00.2 (60.9, 31.8)
Finished 1/8 $4000, Leilani Justice (Sr2), $3.40
1 out 2 back at bell, contacted sulky, driver fined $, swabbed
1st BEST BACK BRUCE (Sr2)
2nd DANCINGONSTARLIGHT (Fr5) 8.8m
3rd BLAZIN HEAVEN NZ (Sr3) SHFHD
3 of 8 15
BALARAT (Good) 13/03/2025, 1710m, NR 43 to 49. 1:57.1 (57.9, 28.5)
Finished 3/8 btn 5.1m, $4000, Leilani Justice (Fr6), $8.50
gate speed, 3 wide early, worked forward, outside leader at bell, shifted out under pressure, warning issued
1st METRO MEMORY (Sr2)
2nd PRECIOUS BELLE NZ (Sr1) 4.5m
3rd BEST BACK BRUCE (Fr6) HD
6 of 11 5
CHARLTN (Good) 26/02/2025, 2100m, NR 45 to 50. 1:58.1 (58.1, 28.9)
Finished 6/11 btn 10.3m, $6000, Leilani Justice (Fr4), $8.00
gate speed, 3 wide early, worked forward, outside leader last mile, outside leader at bell
1st MISTER JIMARINGLE (Sr1)
2nd BUDD SIDEWINDER (Fr2) 3.0m
3rd LOLLIPOP (Fr1) 2.1m
3 of 12 14
GEELONG (Good) 21/02/2025, 1609m, NR up to 49. 1:57.9 (58.3, 28.9)
Finished 3/12 btn 1.6m, $4000, Leilani Justice (Fr6), $14.00
4 wide early, pulled hard, 3 wide middle with trail, three wide without cover at bell, 3 wide latter
1st TINSEL TIARA (Fr2)
2nd REALLY SMARTIE (Sr4) SHFHD
3rd BEST BACK BRUCE (Fr6) 1.6m
6 of 9 7
GEELONG (Good) 07/02/2025, 1609m, NR 45 to 50. 1:57.5 (59.6, 30.7)
Finished 6/9 btn 7.0m, $6000, Leilani Justice (Fr4), $7.50
gate speed, 1 out 1 back at bell
1st OLIVIA ROSE (Fr6)
2nd LADY IN LINE (Fr5) 1.6m
3rd BLAZIN HEAVEN NZ (Fr3) HD
2 of 10 5
CHARLTN (Good) 31/01/2025, 1609m, NR 40 to 49. 1:58.5 (57.9, 27.7)
Finished 2/10 btn 3.8m, $4000, Leilani Justice (Fr5), $7.00
gate speed, 1 out 1 back at bell
1st CELESTIAL ZODIAC (Sr2)
2nd BEST BACK BRUCE (Fr5) 3.8m
3rd MISTER JIMARINGLE (Sr3) 3.9m
4 of 10 4
CRANBRN (Good) 26/01/2025, 1609m, NR up to 49. 1:58.0 (58.9, 30.2)
Finished 4/10 btn 3.2m, $7000, Leilani Justice (Fr7), $41.00
restrained after start, 1 out 3 back at bell, 3 wide latter
1st ROYAL CADENCE (Fr2)
2nd BLACKMIRRA (Fr3) 2.7m
3rd KIMCANDO (Fr6) HD
4 of 8 10
MARYBRO (Good) 22/01/2025, 2190m, NR up to 49. 2:01.2 (57.2, 28.8)
Finished 4/8 btn 29.0m, $4000, Leilani Justice (Fr7), $14.00
outside leader at bell, hung in, locked wheels
1st LORIMERMAJOR (Fr5)
2nd YANKEE GAMBLER (Sr1) 8.8m
3rd LESTER (Fr1) 11.4m
5 of 10 N/A
CRANBRN (Rain Affected) 12/01/2025, 1609m, NR up to 49. 1:58.8 (57.6, 29.1)
Finished 5/10 btn 6.3m, $4000, Leilani Justice (Sr1), $11.00
4 back on the pegs at bell
1st BLACKMIRRA (Fr3)
2nd ROYAL CADENCE (Fr2) NK
3rd ILLAWONG PHOENIX (Fr1) 4.9m