Melton (VIC)
1 2 3
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R3
Dynamic Print Group Pace
1720m | Mobile Start | Pacers | 6:34pm
TRACK INFORMATION
Max 7 across front
Sprint lane
RACE CONDITIONS
NR 70 to 79. Also eligible claimers eligible under claiming rules with a claiming price between $1000 and $15000 (GST inclusive). PBD/NR/L4$
RESTRICTIONS
No age restrictions
No sex restrictions
PRIZE MONEY
$15,000
 
 
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R3
9 - SWEETPASSION
  • 9 Sweetpassion (SR2)
  • D: Amy Day
  • T: M J Craven
  • 2-3-5-0-0-5-2-6-x-1
4.6 4.6 4.2 4.33 3.8 4.0
$4.60 $4.60 $4.20 $4.33 $3.80 $4.00
RACE COMMENT
OVERVIEW: MY UNCLE STAN (8) finished off best to win in a mile rate of 1.53.8 three starts ago and hasn’t been beaten far at his past two attempts. He is racing in peak form and will take holding out in the run to the finish. SWEETPASSION (9) was resuming since August when he led throughout and dominated his rivals at Ararat. He should be improved by that performance and is capable of taking the next step forward. ALOT LIKE LOUIE (7) competed in the Melton Plate two starts ago then made ground from a rearward position at his latest eighth (8m) behind Sir Jimmy. He is widely drawn but should be hitting the line strongly. PRIORITISE (2) finished fifth in the Mildura Cup last outing and he is drawn to obtain a prominent position so he is not without a chance.                                                                                                             EARLY SPEED: 2 (possible leader), 4,5,7 RATINGS: 8,9/ 2,7/ 5,6/ 10/ 11
TODAY'S STATISTICS
19-1-5-3
TRACK
6-1-3-1
DISTANCE
6-1-3-1
TRK / DIST
12-0-3-1
LAST SEASON
1-1-0-0
THIS SEASON
1/11
OUR RANKING
CAREER STATISTICS
17%
WIN S/RATE
50%
PLACE S/RATE
42-7-10-4
CAREER
$88,050
PRIZE MONEY
1650 - 2195
WIN RANGE
13
DAYS LAST RACE
Career Statistics
Stats Win % Place % Rank
Total 42-7-10-4 17% 50% 4
Distance 6-1-3-1 17% 83% 1
Dist Range 13-3-6-1 23% 77% 1
Track 19-1-5-3 5% 47% 4
Track / Dist 6-1-3-1 17% 83% 1
This Season 1-1-0-0 100% 100% 1
Last Season 12-0-3-1 0% 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 1:54.7MS 8
Distance Best MR 1:54.7MS 8
Stable Stats
Stats Win % Place % Rank
Driver 12mth --- 0% 0% N/A
Amy Day
Trainer 12mth --- 0% 0% N/A
M J Craven
Trained at: Ecklin South
Owners: A P Coniglio, P J Coniglio
Breeder(s): A P Coniglio, P J Coniglio
Colours: Royal Blue, Yellow Diamonds With Black Overlay, Black & Yellow Striped Sleeves, Yellow Cuffs
Age/Sex: 6 year old brown/black gelding
Breeding: Sweet Lou USA - Our Crime of Passion NZ (Western Terror USA)
National Rating: NR74
Gear Changes
Removed: ; Added:
RECENT FORM
RESULT DAY RACE DETAILS RESULT
1 of 9 232
ARARAT (Good) 06/04/2025, 2195m, NR 60 to 80. 1:56.4 (57.3, 28.4)
Finished 1/9 $8000, Hannah Lewis (Fr5), $9.00
gate speed, led, leader at bell, swabbed
1st SWEETPASSION (Fr5)
2nd CAPTAIN PINS NZ (Sr2) 16.1m
3rd ANGUS INDIANA (Sr1) 3.3m
6 of 11 35
MELTON (Good) 17/08/2024, 2240m, NR 70 to 79. 1:56.7 (56.2, 27.7)
Finished 6/11 btn 7.3m, $15000, Matthew Craven (Fr2), $13.00
pre race swab, gate speed, led, surrendered lead early, inconvenienced, behind leader at bell, used sprint lane
1st ROADMASTER (Sr3)
2nd ARGGGHHH (Sr4) NK
3rd YOUNGGIFTEDANDBLACK NZ (Fr7) 2.9m
2 of 8 15
MELTON (Good) 13/07/2024, 2240m, 2W/15.0K stake 1:56.3 (55.4, 27.6)
Finished 2/8 btn 5.8m, $17500, Matthew Craven (Fr6), $51.00
gate speed, behind leader at bell
1st GAWN (Fr1)
2nd SWEETPASSION (Fr6) 5.8m
3rd DHAULAGIRI NZ (Fr4) 3.6m
5 of 10 48
BALARAT (Good) 28/06/2024, 1710m, NR 70 to 79. 1:53.8 (56.9, 28.6)
Finished 5/10 btn 9.6m, $10000, Matthew Craven (Fr1), $8.50
3 back on pegs at bell, obtained inside run, driver fined whip action
1st GAWN (Fr5)
2nd TERRY NZ (Sr2) 1.8m
3rd NONPARREIL (Sr3) NK
10 of 10 7
MELTON (Good) 11/05/2024, 2240m, 1:55.3 (56.0, 28.1)
Finished 10/10 btn 17.1m, $17500, Amy Day (Fr3), $17.00
gate speed, 1 out 1 back at bell, sulky contacted, driver cautioned shifting ground
1st DHAULAGIRI NZ (Fr1)
2nd KOSIMO (Sr1) SHFHD
3rd NONPARREIL (Sr3) 5.1m
10 of 12 7
MELTON (Good) 04/05/2024, 2240m, NR 70 to 79. 1:56.0 (57.1, 28.7)
Finished 10/12 btn 16.9m, $15000, Matthew Craven (Sr4), $26.00
pre race swab, 3 wide middle, worked forward, outside leader at bell, contacted sulky, inconvenienced
1st SKINNYDIP NZ (Fr7)
2nd RADIUS (Sr5) HD
3rd SHANLOU NZ (Fr3) SHFHD
5 of 10 14
MELTON (Good) 27/04/2024, 1720m, No NR. 1:53.9 (55.4, 27.7)
Finished 5/10 btn 9.1m, $17500, Matthew Craven (Fr3), $7.00
gate speed, led, leader at bell
1st STIR ME UP (Fr2)
2nd DANCE AWAY (Fr1) 1.7m
3rd JILLIBYJACKSPARROW (Sr1) 1.3m
3 of 9 14
MELTON (Good) 13/04/2024, 1720m, NR 80 to 89. 1:54.1 (55.5, 27.8)
Finished 3/9 btn 1.7m, $17500, Matthew Craven (Fr7), $23.00
restrained after start, 4 back on the pegs at bell, held up early
1st JILLIBYJACKSPARROW (Fr5)
2nd VANQUISH STRIDE NZ (Fr6) 1.2m
3rd SWEETPASSION (Fr7) HD
2 of 10 19
MELTON (Good) 30/03/2024, 1720m, NR 70 to 79. 1:53.0 (57.2, 27.7)
Finished 2/10 btn 1.5m, $15000, Matthew Craven (Fr2), $9.00
pre race swab, gate speed, led, surrendered lead early, behind leader at bell, held up early, used sprint lane
1st CLASSIC MISSION NZ (Fr6)
2nd SWEETPASSION (Fr2) 1.5m
3rd DANCE AWAY (Fr5) HD
11 of 12 N/A
HORSHAM (Good) 11/03/2024, 2700m, 1:58.0 (57.4, 28.7)
Finished 11/12 btn 71.7m, $40000, Matthew Craven (Fr2), $14.00
trainer fined, gate speed, led, leader at bell, tired latter stages, warning issued, run queried, vets examination after race, Follow Up Report
1st SEW WHAT (Sr6)
2nd JOHN MCLEAN NZ (Fr3) 1.3m
3rd EARL OF PEMBROKE NZ (Sr3) HFHD