Melton (VIC)
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R2
Australian Pacing Gold Pace
1720m | Mobile Start | Pacers | 5:39pm
TRACK INFORMATION
Max 7 across front
Sprint lane
RACE CONDITIONS
NR 75 to 89. Also eligible claimers eligible under claiming rules with a claiming price between $1000 and $25000 (GST inclusive). PBD/NR/L4$
RESTRICTIONS
No age restrictions
No sex restrictions
PRIZE MONEY
$17,500
 
 
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R2
2 - DUKES CHOICE
  • 2 Dukes Choice (FR2)
  • D: Jason Lee
  • T: S Gangell
  • 5-2-7-8-7-x-6-3-1-6
11.0 11.0 13.0
$11.00 $11.00 - - $11.00 $13.00
RACE COMMENT
OVERVIEW: CRIME WRITER (3) won the Ouyen Cup three starts ago then dashed along the sprint lane to win at Melton. He commenced from the second line and had no luck whatsoever when sixth at Melton last week so he is worth another chance. KISS (13) was resuming since winning the Breeders Crown in November when a big winner over Smoken Ace on May 24. This is another step up in class but she has built up a terrific strike rate since coming from New Zealand and she should be competitive again. METEOR MOTH (12) endured a tough run and appeared to be under pressure in the home straight but kept on kicking when a strong winner at Melton last outing. He boasts the excellent strike rate of eight wins from just eleven starts and is tough enough to overcome the poor draw. FRUGAL FARE (4) is stepping up in class from his latest performances but he is shooting for six wins in succession and is worth thought again. DIAMOND ECLIPSE (1), DESSIE GEE (7) and LE BELLE BIJOUX (10) all have claims in a quality race.   EARLY SPEED: 1 (likely early leader), 2,3,4,7 RATINGS: 3,13/ 12/ 1,4,10/ 7/ FIELD
TODAY'S STATISTICS
18-3-3-2
TRACK
7-2-1-1
DISTANCE
7-2-1-1
TRK / DIST
14-2-2-1
LAST SEASON
4-1-0-1
THIS SEASON
4/13
OUR RANKING
CAREER STATISTICS
18%
WIN S/RATE
52%
PLACE S/RATE
44-8-9-6
CAREER
$88,020
PRIZE MONEY
1609 - 2240
WIN RANGE
7
DAYS LAST RACE
Career Statistics
Stats Win % Place % Rank
Total 44-8-9-6 18% 52% 4
Distance 7-2-1-1 29% 57% 2
Dist Range 19-4-3-3 21% 53% 6
Track 18-3-3-2 17% 44% 4
Track / Dist 7-2-1-1 29% 57% 2
This Season 4-1-0-1 25% 50% 4
Last Season 14-2-2-1 14% 36% 6
1st up 0-0-0-0 0% 0% N/A
2nd up 0-0-0-0 0% 0% N/A
Career Best MR 1:53.8MS 9
Distance Best MR 1:53.8MS 9
Win distances: 1609m (2), 1720m (2), 2080m (2), 2150m (1), 2240m (1)
Stable Stats
Stats Win % Place % Rank
Driver 12mth --- 0% 0% N/A
Jason Lee
Trainer 12mth --- 0% 0% N/A
S Gangell
Trained at: Cranbourne
Owners: S (Samantha) Gangell
Breeder(s): D M Gangell, K M Shorter, G F Allery, M D Jones
Colours: Pink, Cerise Brace And Sleeves, Yoke And Four White Stars On Yoke, White Seams
Age/Sex: 5 year old bay gelding
Breeding: Vincent - Missioso (Maffioso)
National Rating: NR76
Gear Changes
Removed: ; Added:
RECENT FORM
RESULT DAY RACE DETAILS RESULT
6 of 12 49
MELTON (Good) 31/05/2025, 1720m, NR 68 to 82. 1:53.0 (55.9, 27.9)
Finished 6/12 btn 16.4m, $15000, Jason Lee (Sr4), $26.00
1 out 5 back at bell, 3 wide late with trail
1st LITTLE LOUIE (Sr5)
2nd COLLECTIVE WORKS (Fr6) NK
3rd WATTLEBANK ARNIE NZ (Fr1) 2.7m
1 of 9 7
MELTON (Good) 12/04/2025, 2240m, NR 70 to 79. 1:55.3 (55.4, 27.3)
Finished 1/9 $15000, Liam Older (Fr1), $10.00
gate speed, led, surrendered lead middle, behind leader at bell, swabbed
1st DUKES CHOICE (Fr1)
2nd METEOR MOTH (Sr5) HFHD
3rd NEW YORKER (Sr1) 2.4m
3 of 11 7
MELTON (Good) 05/04/2025, 1720m, NR 70 to 79. 1:54.0 (56.0, 27.4)
Finished 3/11 btn 3.3m, $15000, Liam Older (Fr1), $21.00
gate speed, led, surrendered lead early, behind leader at bell, used sprint lane, driver fined whip action
1st SIR JIMMY (Sr5)
2nd LOOK LIKE DIAMONDS (Fr4) 2.8m
3rd DUKES CHOICE (Fr1) HD
6 of 9 189
MELTON (Good) 29/03/2025, 2240m, NR 70 to 79. 1:55.9 (56.6, 27.8)
Finished 6/9 btn 11.7m, $15000, Liam Older (Fr4), $101.00
pre race swab, restrained after start, 6 back on the pegs at bell
1st REPELLING (Fr2)
2nd FIRST DANCE NZ (Sr2) NK
3rd METEOR MOTH (Fr6) HFHD
7 of 10 21
MELTON (Good) 21/09/2024, 1720m, NR 70 to 79. 1:55.1 (56.0, 27.6)
Finished 7/10 btn 7.0m, $15000, Liam Older (Fr3), $34.00
pre race swab, gate speed, unsuccessfully contested lead, outside leader throughout, outside leader at bell
1st JUST AS WELL NZ (Fr4)
2nd CLASSIC ANGELINA (Fr5) 4.0m
3rd CRIME WRITER (Sr2) HD
8 of 10 28
MELTON (Good) 31/08/2024, 2240m, 0-2W/15.0K stake 1:54.4 (55.0, 28.0)
Finished 8/10 btn 48.4m, $15000, Chris Alford (Fr6), $61.00
pre race swab, 5 back on the pegs at bell
1st FIGHTER COMMAND (Fr7)
2nd SHANLOU NZ (Fr4) HD
3rd LE BELLE BIJOUX (Sr2) 7.2m
7 of 7 14
HOBART (Good) 03/08/2024, 2090m, No NR. 1:55.3 (56.7, 28.9)
Finished 7/7 btn 87.2m, $80000, Liam Older (Fr4), $31.00
post race blood test, gate speed, hung out, tired latter stages, vets examination after race
1st FIGHTER COMMAND (Fr1)
2nd NYACK (Sr1) 16.1m
3rd DE GOEY (Fr5) 5.4m
2 of 11 14
MELTON (Good) 20/07/2024, 2240m, NR 64 to 72. 1:57.2 (54.2, 27.3)
Finished 2/11 btn 16.9m, $15000, Liam Older (Sr1), $17.00
pre race swab, behind leader at bell
1st HES FROM HEAVEN NZ (Fr1)
2nd DUKES CHOICE (Sr1) 16.9m
3rd HIGH ABOVE (Sr4) 2.9m
5 of 11 7
MELTON (Good) 06/07/2024, 2240m, 1W/15.0K stake 1:56.3 (57.0, 28.5)
Finished 5/11 btn 5.2m, $17500, James Herbertson (Fr1), $5.00
pre race swab, behind leader at bell, inconvenienced, used sprint lane
1st ANGUS INDIANA (Fr6)
2nd SON OF MAC NZ (Sr2) 1.5m
3rd THE BEACH FANTASY NZ (Fr4) 1.2m
1 of 10 N/A
MELTON (Good) 29/06/2024, 1720m, 2W/15.0K stake 1:53.8 (56.7, 28.3)
Finished 1/10 $15000, James Herbertson (Fr1), $4.60
behind leader at bell, used sprint lane, swabbed, post race blood test
1st DUKES CHOICE (Fr1)
2nd FIRST DANCE NZ (Sr2) 2.2m
3rd JACCKA CONNOR NZ (Fr4) SHFHD