Melton (VIC)
1
2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9
R1
Logical Staffing Solutions Pace
1720m | Mobile Start | Pacers | 6:32pm
TRACK INFORMATION
Max 7 across front
Sprint lane
RACE CONDITIONS
NR 56 to 64. PBD/NR/L4$
RESTRICTIONS
No age restrictions
No sex restrictions
PRIZE MONEY
$7,000
 
 
  Flucs Open Today Fluc -3 Fluc -2 Fluc -1 Win
R1
7 - POPCORNFRIDAY
  • 7 Popcornfriday (Em 1) (SCR)
  • D: Paul Grech
  • T: P Grech
  • 7-2-6-4-4-0-1-7-2-5
- - - - - -
RACE COMMENT
OVERVIEW: ALWAYS BE BLAKEY (11) performed below expectations when unplaced at Geelong last outing but he is the class runner of the field and would take beating if he returned to his peak. He scored at Metropolitan level last campaign and he was runner up in a sizzling mile rate of 1.53.8 at Hamilton two starts ago. RUEBE STARBUCK (4) endured a tough run when second at Ballarat two starts ago then attempted to lead throughout when a close up fourth behind Dance Affair at Geelong last outing. She is a good chance of finding the lead again so she warrants respect. HITTHEROADJACK (9) appreciated a drop back in class when he was driven aggressively to find the lead and scored easily at Kilmore. This is a race of more depth but he is worth thought again. GIVE DAVE A WAVE (12) has been racing against stronger opposition and is capable of improving on his numerical form EARLY SPEED: 4 (likely leader), 2,3 RATINGS: 11/ 4,9/ 2,3,12/ 6,8,13
TODAY'S STATISTICS
24-3-3-2
TRACK
12-2-2-0
DISTANCE
12-2-2-0
TRK / DIST
17-1-3-1
LAST SEASON
13-1-2-0
THIS SEASON
CAREER STATISTICS
10%
WIN S/RATE
30%
PLACE S/RATE
70-7-10-4
CAREER
$55,980
PRIZE MONEY
1690 - 2240
WIN RANGE
7
DAYS LAST RACE
Career Statistics
Stats Win % Place % Rank
Total 70-7-10-4 10% 30% N/A
Distance 12-2-2-0 17% 33% N/A
Dist Range 33-3-6-0 9% 27% N/A
Track 24-3-3-2 13% 33% N/A
Track / Dist 12-2-2-0 17% 33% N/A
This Season 13-1-2-0 8% 23% N/A
Last Season 17-1-3-1 6% 29% N/A
1st up 0-0-0-0 0% 0% N/A
2nd up 0-0-0-0 0% 0% N/A
Career Best MR 1:55.4MS N/A
Distance Best MR 1:55.4MS N/A
Stable Stats
Stats Win % Place % Rank
Driver 12mth --- 0% 0% N/A
Paul Grech
Trainer 12mth --- 0% 0% N/A
P Grech
Trained at: Plumpton
Owners: K F Sandiford, B Sandiford
Breeder(s): G T Hargreaves
Colours: Dark Blue, White Sash, Striped Sleeves
Age/Sex: 6 year old brown gelding
Breeding: Camlach - Christmas Cleo (Julius Caesar NZ)
National Rating: NR56
Gear Changes
Removed: ; Added:
RECENT FORM
RESULT DAY RACE DETAILS RESULT
5 of 8 14
GEELONG (Good) 30/05/2025, 1609m, NR 56 to 64. 1:55.3 (56.5, 27.6)
Finished 5/8 btn 5.8m, $7000, Paul Grech (Fr4), $10.00
1 out 1 back at bell, held up early
1st DANCE AFFAIR (Sr1)
2nd CAPTAIN MAASTRICHT (Fr2) HFHD
3rd MY LITTLE BO (Fr7) 1.4m
2 of 10 5
GEELONG (Good) 16/05/2025, 1609m, NR 56 to 64. 1:54.6 (56.7, 28.1)
Finished 2/10 btn 3.6m, $7000, Paul Grech (Fr1), $9.00
gate speed, behind leader at bell
1st DANCE AFFAIR (Fr5)
2nd POPCORNFRIDAY (Fr1) 3.6m
3rd IMA TERMINATOR (Fr7) 2.4m
7 of 9 10
CRANBRN (Good) 11/05/2025, 2080m, NR 55 to 64. 1:58.0 (58.2, 29.3)
Finished 7/9 btn 9.4m, $7000, Paul Grech (Fr4), $21.00
pre race swab, restrained after start, 1 out 4 back at bell
1st BETA THAN LOVE NZ (Fr1)
2nd PLATINUM JIVE NZ (Fr3) 3.3m
3rd DRESSED IN GOLD NZ (Sr2) 1.3m
1 of 11 19
KILMORE (Good) 01/05/2025, 1690m, NR 50 to 55. 1:55.8 (58.1, 29.5)
Finished 1/11 $6000, Paul Grech (Sr3), $51.00
1 out 3 back at bell, swabbed, post race blood test
1st POPCORNFRIDAY (Sr3)
2nd OLIVIA ROSE (Fr2) SHFHD
3rd HITTHEROADJACK NZ (Sr4) HD
10 of 11 8
MELTON (Good) 12/04/2025, 1720m, NR 60 to 69. 1:52.4 (55.6, 27.6)
Finished 10/11 btn 31.1m, $10000, Paul Grech (Fr3), $126.00
pre race swab, 1 out 1 back at bell
1st POPPY WAH WAH (Fr2)
2nd OUR SAYDIE KAY (Fr4) 4.4m
3rd ATA RANGI (Fr1) 5.2m
4 of 11 33
MELTON (Good) 04/04/2025, 1720m, NR up to 55. 1:57.1 (58.9, 29.9)
Finished 4/11 btn 3.7m, $6000, Paul Grech (Sr5), $26.00
pre race swab, 1 out 5 back at bell
1st BONA KHAN (Sr1)
2nd CALYPSO MISTRESS (Fr1) 2.0m
3rd INTERPRETATION (Fr6) 1.5m
4 of 10 9
CRANBRN (Good) 02/03/2025, 2080m, NR 50 to 55. 2:01.0 (59.9, 29.8)
Finished 4/10 btn 9.4m, $6000, Paul Grech (Sr3), $6.50
1 out 4 back at bell
1st PLATINUM JIVE NZ (Fr7)
2nd CALEDONIAN RANGER (Sr1) 5.1m
3rd WOODLEA DIEGO NZ (Fr3) 3.3m
6 of 10 14
GEELONG (Good) 21/02/2025, 1609m, NR 50 to 55. 1:54.7 (56.5, 27.9)
Finished 6/10 btn 25.9m, $6000, Paul Grech (Sr3), $81.00
1 out 4 back at bell, checked
1st I AM THE STORM (Fr3)
2nd WOODLEA DIEGO NZ (Fr1) 8.1m
3rd SKIP TO ME LOU (Sr1) 8.0m
2 of 9 12
GEELONG (Good) 07/02/2025, 1609m, NR 50 to 55. 1:56.1 (58.7, 29.6)
Finished 2/9 btn HFNK, $6000, Paul Grech (Fr5), $5.50
1 out 1 back at bell
1st MAJOR DRAMA (Fr6)
2nd POPCORNFRIDAY (Fr5) NK
3rd IMAGINATION ORO (Fr4) 4.9m
7 of 11 N/A
CRANBRN (Good) 26/01/2025, 2080m, NR 55 to 65. 1:58.7 (59.0, 30.3)
Finished 7/11 btn 13.6m, $10000, Paul Grech (Fr3), $21.00
gate speed, led, withstood challenge, leader at bell
1st TWISTING BY NZ (Fr6)
2nd BUSLOAD OF FAITH NZ (Fr5) NK
3rd HITTHEROADJACK NZ (Sr4) HD