Melton (VIC)
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R1
Hygain Free for All
2240m | Mobile Start | Pacers | 5:32pm
TRACK INFORMATION
Max 7 across front
Sprint lane
RACE CONDITIONS
No NR. PBD/NR
RESTRICTIONS
No age restrictions
No sex restrictions
PRIZE MONEY
$22,500
 
 
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R1
7 - ROCKNROLL HAMMER NZ
  • 7 Rocknroll Hammer NZ (FR7)
  • D: Greg Sugars
  • T: J A Tubbs
  • x-2-2-6-7-5-1-2-2-2
2.7 2.7 2.63 2.75 2.8 3.1
$2.70 $2.70 $2.63 $2.75 $2.80 $3.10
RACE COMMENT
OVERVIEW: CATALPA RESCUE (6) was a big winner of the Charlton Cup then went to Mildura and finished second in the Cup Final. He is very versatile and should be very competitive again. ROCKNROLL HAMMER (7) attempted to lead throughout when a close second behind Catch A Wave in the Geelong Rocket. He faces a negative swing with the barrier draw but he is racing too well to dismiss. TRIPLE EIGHT (11) recorded a sizzling mile rate of 1.52.9 at Geelong three starts ago. He has a great record at open class level and will be hitting the line strongly. SAHARA BREEZE (8) is a very fast mare that is resuming since October. She has been performing nicely at the trials and is worth thought despite the poor draw. CAPTAIN BELLASARIO (4) and TANGO TARA (10) are racing in great form and cannot be left of calculations. EARLY SPEED: 3 (possible early leader), 4,6,7 RATINGS: 6,7/ 11/ 4,8/ 10
TODAY'S STATISTICS
5-1-2-0
TRACK
3-1-1-0
DISTANCE
3-1-1-0
TRK / DIST
13-1-6-0
LAST SEASON
6-1-3-0
THIS SEASON
1/11
OUR RANKING
CAREER STATISTICS
24%
WIN S/RATE
64%
PLACE S/RATE
33-8-11-2
CAREER
$223,354
PRIZE MONEY
1609 - 2280
WIN RANGE
22
DAYS LAST RACE
Career Statistics
Stats Win % Place % Rank
Total 33-8-11-2 24% 64% 5
Distance 3-1-1-0 33% 67% 2
Dist Range 9-2-4-0 22% 67% 6
Track 5-1-2-0 20% 60% 4
Track / Dist 3-1-1-0 33% 67% 1
This Season 6-1-3-0 17% 67% 4
Last Season 13-1-6-0 8% 54% 9
1st up 0-0-0-0 0% 0% N/A
2nd up 0-0-0-0 0% 0% N/A
Career Best MR 1:52.4MS 7
Distance Best MR 1:55.6MS 8
Stable Stats
Stats Win % Place % Rank
Driver 12mth --- 0% 0% N/A
Greg Sugars
Trainer 12mth --- 0% 0% N/A
J A Tubbs
Trained at: Myrniong
Owners: D J (Domenic) Martello
Breeder(s): Breckon Farms Ltd
Colours: Navy Blue With White Hammer, Pink Seams, Collar, Waistband & Cuffs
Age/Sex: 5 year old brown horse
Breeding: A Rocknroll Dance USA - Twist and Twirl NZ (Artsplace (US))
National Rating: NR101
Gear Changes
Removed: ; Added: Boots - Knee, Tail Tie
RECENT FORM
RESULT DAY RACE DETAILS RESULT
2 of 7 13
GEELONG (Good) 28/03/2025, 1609m, No NR. 1:51.9 (54.4, 26.9)
Finished 2/7 btn NK, $20000, James Herbertson (Fr3), $4.60
gate speed, led, withstood challenge, leader at bell
1st CATCH A WAVE (Fr6)
2nd ROCKNROLL HAMMER NZ (Fr3) NK
3rd YAMBUKIAN (Fr5) 4.9m
2 of 8 14
MELTON (Good) 15/03/2025, 1720m, NR up to 105. 1:53.1 (56.0, 28.7)
Finished 2/8 btn 1.1m, $17500, Greg Sugars (Fr6), $1.80
caught wide early , restrained to rear, 1 out 4 back at bell
1st YAMBUKIAN (Sr1)
2nd ROCKNROLL HAMMER NZ (Fr6) 1.1m
3rd PAS GUARANTEE (Fr5) 1.3m
2 of 10 14
MELTON (Good) 01/03/2025, 2240m, No NR. 1:54.6 (55.2, 26.8)
Finished 2/10 btn 1.6m, $22500, Greg Sugars (Fr2), $6.00
gate speed, led, withstood challenge, leader at bell, shifted out under pressure
1st RAKERO REBEL NZ (Sr2)
2nd ROCKNROLL HAMMER NZ (Fr2) 1.6m
3rd THE LOST STORM (Fr4) 1.5m
1 of 9 14
MELTON (Good) 15/02/2025, 2240m, NR 80 to 89. 1:55.8 (55.4, 27.8)
Finished 1/9 $17500, Greg Sugars (Sr2), $4.80
1 out 1 back at bell, 3 wide latter, swabbed
1st ROCKNROLL HAMMER NZ (Sr2)
2nd CAPTAIN BELLASARIO (Fr5) 2.8m
3rd LOUIE LOU I NZ (Fr4) 3.3m
5 of 8 7
MELTON (Good) 01/02/2025, 1200m, No NR. 0:00.0 (55.2, 26.9)
Finished 5/8 btn 4.7m, $30000, Greg Sugars (Fr4), $3.10
driver cautioned half carting
1st ROCKANDANCE (Fr1)
2nd DIAMOND ECLIPSE (Fr2) 1.3m
3rd CATCH A WAVE (Fr8) HFNK
7 of 11 42
MELTON (Good) 25/01/2025, 2240m, No NR. 1:52.6 (53.4, 26.0)
Finished 7/11 btn 21.5m, $30000, Greg Sugars (Sr3), $151.00
1 out 3 back at bell
1st LEAP TO FAME (Fr2)
2nd TACT MCLEOD NZ (Fr4) 1.5m
3rd REPUBLICAN PARTY NZ (Sr4) 8.6m
6 of 10 14
MENANGL (Good) 14/12/2024, 1609m, No NR. 1:50.1 (54.3, 26.3)
Finished 6/10 btn 17.9m, $25500, Luke McCarthy (Fr9), $9.00
post race blood test, restrained after start, caught wide early , 1 out 2 back at bell, 1 out 2 back at bell
1st IM THE FALCON NZ (Fr3)
2nd WASA HEAT SEEKER NZ (Fr4) 1.2m
3rd SMOOTH BUZZ (Fr2) 13.0m
2 of 9 7
MENANGL (Fast) 30/11/2024, 1609m, NR up to 95. 1:53.8 (55.5, 27.3)
Finished 2/9 btn 5.9m, $20400, Luke McCarthy (Fr3), $1.45
worked forward, led, leader at bell, leader at bell
1st WHISKEY CAVALIER NZ (Fr4)
2nd ROCKNROLL HAMMER NZ (Fr3) 5.9m
3rd IAM THE CAPTAIN (Fr8) HFNK
2 of 10 119
MENANGL (Good) 23/11/2024, 1609m, 4YO+ 0W/20K Stakes 1:49.7 (54.3, 26.9)
Finished 2/10 btn HFHD, $20400, Luke McCarthy (Fr4), $1.35
post race blood test, gate speed, led, leader at bell, leader at bell
1st MIKI PINS NZ (Fr5)
2nd ROCKNROLL HAMMER NZ (Fr4) HFHD
3rd COOL NIGHT (Fr1) 4.0m
9 of 12 N/A
ALBPARK (Good) 27/07/2024, 2138m, No NR. 1:52.2 (55.4, 27.9)
Finished 9/12 btn 21.4m, $53040, Luke McCarthy (Sr2), $31.00
post race blood test, out of position at start, warning issued, 1 out 3 back at bell, broke, last chance to race truly
1st BLAZING HOME NZ (Sr1)
2nd ALWAYS SMOKIN NZ (Sr5) 5.4m
3rd FREE THINKER (Sr4) 2.3m