Melton (VIC)
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R7
Lionheart Security Pace
2240m | Mobile Start | Pacers | 8:35pm
TRACK INFORMATION
Max 7 across front
Sprint lane
RACE CONDITIONS
NR 60 to 69. PBD/NR/L4$
RESTRICTIONS
No age restrictions
No sex restrictions
PRIZE MONEY
$10,000
 
 
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R7
9 - HUGO ROCKS
  • 9 Hugo Rocks (SR2)
  • D: Jackie Barker
  • T: A A Herbertson
  • 9-5-6-9-0-5-3-4-2-8
21.0 21.0 34.0 31.0 34.0 31.0
$21.00 $21.00 $34.00 $31.00 $34.00 $31.00
RACE COMMENT
OVERVIEW: JILLIBY ILLUMINATE (5) is resuming since an eleventh in the Victoria Oaks back in October but she beat a strong field in a Terang trial victory last week so she must be respected. OUR SAYDIE KAY (2) led out then took cover and tried hard when second in a sizzling mile rate of 1.52.4 at Melton last week. She is drawn to receive a similar economical run so she looms as one of the leading chances. ALL BLAZING GUNS (3) was resuming since October when fifth behind Odin on April 05. He is a speedy pacer and should be fitter after his first up run so he is worth an investment. UBETTA KNOT (4) has returned from a break in consistent form and ran a brave second behind the smart filly Let Her Roll last week so she is not without a chance. EARLY SPEED: 2 (likely early leader), 3,4,7 RATINGS: 5/ 2/ 3,4/ 7,10/ 8,9
TODAY'S STATISTICS
58-4-7-4
TRACK
43-3-4-4
DISTANCE
39-3-3-3
TRK / DIST
27-2-3-1
LAST SEASON
8-0-1-1
THIS SEASON
4/10
OUR RANKING
CAREER STATISTICS
12%
WIN S/RATE
36%
PLACE S/RATE
149-18-19-17
CAREER
$184,210
PRIZE MONEY
1609 - 2240
WIN RANGE
7
DAYS LAST RACE
Career Statistics
Stats Win % Place % Rank
Total 149-18-19-17 12% 36% 8
Distance 43-3-4-4 7% 26% 2
Dist Range 93-9-12-11 10% 34% 7
Track 58-4-7-4 7% 26% 5
Track / Dist 39-3-3-3 8% 23% 2
This Season 8-0-1-1 0% 25% 4
Last Season 27-2-3-1 7% 22% 8
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 4
Distance Best MR 1:55.4MS 1
Stable Stats
Stats Win % Place % Rank
Driver 12mth --- 0% 0% N/A
Jackie Barker
Trainer 12mth --- 0% 0% N/A
A A Herbertson
Trained at: Lexton
Owners: K M (Keith) Parry
Breeder(s): W E Ross, S C Robertson
Colours: Light Blue, Ballarat Pressings Logo, White Sleeves, Royal Blue Collar, Waistband & Cuffs
Age/Sex: 9 year old brown gelding
Breeding: Pet Rock USA - Hanover Chance NZ (Holmes Hanover USA)
National Rating: NR68
Gear Changes
Removed: ; Added:
RECENT FORM
RESULT DAY RACE DETAILS RESULT
8 of 11 7
MELTON (Good) 12/04/2025, 1720m, NR 60 to 69. 1:52.4 (55.6, 27.6)
Finished 8/11 btn 20.4m, $10000, James Herbertson (Sr4), $34.00
5 back on the pegs at bell, inconvenienced, held up early
1st POPPY WAH WAH (Fr2)
2nd OUR SAYDIE KAY (Fr4) 4.4m
3rd ATA RANGI (Fr1) 5.2m
2 of 12 7
MELTON (Good) 05/04/2025, 2240m, NR 60 to 69. 1:58.6 (57.3, 27.9)
Finished 2/12 btn HFNK, $10000, James Herbertson (Sr1), $9.00
behind leader at bell, held up early, used sprint lane
1st CLEAR LEFT NZ (Fr5)
2nd HUGO ROCKS (Sr1) NK
3rd GOLDEN SHOOZ (Fr1) HD
4 of 12 7
MELTON (Good) 29/03/2025, 1720m, NR 60 to 69. 1:54.5 (57.5, 28.6)
Finished 4/12 btn 5.2m, $10000, Jordan Leedham (Fr3), $9.00
gate speed, worked forward, leader at bell
1st EDWARDE GRANGE (Sr2)
2nd TRIPLE ROCK SAINT NZ (Fr5) NK
3rd MOMENTUM SHIFT (Sr3) 1.8m
3 of 12 14
MELTON (Good) 22/03/2025, 2240m, NR 60 to 69. 1:57.7 (56.9, 28.3)
Finished 3/12 btn 3.9m, $10000, Jordan Leedham (Sr2), $34.00
1 out 4 back at bell, 3 wide latter
1st KWICK SAND (Fr4)
2nd ARNIES ARMY NZ (Fr3) HFHD
3rd HUGO ROCKS (Sr2) 3.7m
5 of 12 7
MELTON (Good) 08/03/2025, 2240m, NR 60 to 69. 1:57.0 (59.6, 29.5)
Finished 5/12 btn 13.4m, $10000, Ellen Tormey (Sr4), $101.00
1 out 2 back at bell
1st GIVE DAVE A WAVE (Fr7)
2nd PLAINS IN HEAVEN (Sr5) 3.7m
3rd SPIRIT OF PEARL (Fr4) 6.7m
10 of 12 8
MELTON (Good) 01/03/2025, 2240m, NR 70 to 79. 1:55.9 (57.7, 27.7)
Finished 10/12 btn 38.0m, $15000, James Herbertson (Fr1), $81.00
gate speed, behind leader at bell, checked, locked wheels
1st ALWAYS HOT (Sr4)
2nd REPELLING (Fr3) 1.8m
3rd NEW YORKER (Fr5) 11.7m
9 of 9 12
GEELONG (Good) 21/02/2025, 1609m, NR 70 to 79. 1:54.8 (54.6, 26.6)
Finished 9/9 btn 30.3m, $10000, Michael Bellman (Fr4), $126.00
gate speed, 1 out 1 back at bell, Gave ground over concluding stages
1st BALBOA ROCK (Fr1)
2nd FIRST DANCE NZ (Sr2) 6.6m
3rd TRIPLE ROCK SAINT NZ (Fr6) 6.8m
6 of 12 56
SWANHIL (Good) 09/02/2025, 1750m, NR 65 or better. 1:52.5 (54.8, 27.4)
Finished 6/12 btn 9.9m, $8000, James Herbertson (Fr3), $41.00
gate speed, led, leader at bell
1st ULTIMATE VINNIE (Sr5)
2nd OZZIE PUNTA (Sr2) 1.3m
3rd CATALPA RESCUE (Sr3) SHFHD
5 of 7 15
CRANBRN (Good) 15/12/2024, 2080m, NR 55 to 64. 1:58.2 (58.2, 28.9)
Finished 5/7 btn 16.1m, $8000, Blake Pace (Sr1), $6.00
behind leader at bell, held up early, used sprint lane
1st WIND SOCK (Fr4)
2nd MACHANE SAID (Fr3) 6.3m
3rd QUADDIE VC NZ (Fr5) HD
9 of 9 N/A
MELTON (Good) 30/11/2024, 2240m, NR 70 to 79. 1:56.6 (56.4, 29.0)
Finished 9/9 btn 24.6m, $12000, Ewa Justice (Fr1), $14.00
behind leader at bell
1st DEE ROE (Sr1)
2nd TALLARAS SHADOW (Fr2) 6.2m
3rd WE BETTOR BELIEVE IT NZ (Fr5) 1.6m
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LAST WIN
1 of 8 N/A
BENDIGO (Good) 07/08/2024, 2150m, NR 60 to 74. 1:55.4 (55.0, 27.1)
Finished 1/8 $9000, James Herbertson (Fr4), $2.60
gate speed, worked forward, led, leader at bell
1st HUGO ROCKS (Fr4)
2nd HEAVENLY GIPSY (Fr3) HD
3rd CHANGEOVER GIRL (Fr1) 6.8m