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
3 - CRIME WRITER
  • 3 Crime Writer (FR3)
  • D: Matthew Craven
  • T: M J Craven
  • 8-2-2-2-3-7-6-1-1-6
11.0 11.0 12.0
$11.00 $11.00 - - $11.00 $12.00
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
56-4-12-3
TRACK
23-0-4-3
DISTANCE
23-0-4-3
TRK / DIST
29-2-3-3
LAST SEASON
15-2-3-2
THIS SEASON
CAREER STATISTICS
13%
WIN S/RATE
39%
PLACE S/RATE
127-17-22-11
CAREER
$275,269
PRIZE MONEY
1609 - 2680
WIN RANGE
7
DAYS LAST RACE
Career Statistics
Stats Win % Place % Rank
Total 127-17-22-11 13% 39% 9
Distance 23-0-4-3 0% 30% 9
Dist Range 48-3-6-6 6% 31% 12
Track 56-4-12-3 7% 34% 10
Track / Dist 23-0-4-3 0% 30% 9
This Season 15-2-3-2 13% 47% 6
Last Season 29-2-3-3 7% 28% 11
1st up 0-0-0-0 0% 0% N/A
2nd up 0-0-0-0 0% 0% N/A
Career Best MR 1:52.1MS 1
Distance Best MR 1:52.1MS 1
Win distances: 1609m (1), 1660m (1), 1780m (1), 2180m (2), 2190m (1), 2200m (5), 2240m (4), 2423m (1), 2680m (1)
Stable Stats
Stats Win % Place % Rank
Driver 12mth --- 0% 0% N/A
Matthew Craven
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: 9 year old brown gelding
Breeding: Sportswriter USA - Our Crime of Passion NZ (Western Terror USA)
National Rating: NR76
Gear Changes
Removed: ; Added:
RECENT FORM
RESULT DAY RACE DETAILS RESULT
6 of 10 7
MELTON (Good) 31/05/2025, 1720m, NR 68 to 82. 1:55.0 (56.6, 27.1)
Finished 6/10 btn 8.7m, $15000, Matthew Craven (Sr4), $7.00
4 back on the pegs at bell, held up late
1st MY UNCLE STAN (Fr1)
2nd NEATNTIDY (Fr4) HD
3rd JACCKA CONNOR NZ (Sr3) 2.5m
1 of 10 13
MELTON (Good) 24/05/2025, 2240m, NR 70 to 79. 1:56.1 (56.0, 28.3)
Finished 1/10 $15000, Matthew Craven (Sr1), $12.00
behind leader at bell, used sprint lane, swabbed
1st CRIME WRITER (Sr1)
2nd CALEXICO (Sr2) 1.0m
3rd CLEAR LEFT NZ (Fr5) 4.4m
1 of 11 7
OUYEN (Good) 11/05/2025, 2423m, No NR. 1:59.1 (58.4, 29.4)
Finished 1/11 $12000, Hannah Lewis (Fr5), $11.00
gate speed, 3 wide early, worked forward, 1 out 1 back at bell, swabbed
1st CRIME WRITER (Fr5)
2nd YOUNG BLUEY (Sr4) 4.4m
3rd JOE GOT ROLLED (Fr1) 3.0m
6 of 9 6
CRANBRN (Good) 04/05/2025, 2080m, NR 55 to 64. 1:56.8 (57.2, 28.6)
Finished 6/9 btn 13.8m, $7000, Hannah Lewis (Sr3), $8.50
1 out 2 back at bell, held up early
1st PERUN NZ (Sr2)
2nd IN AN IDEAL WORLD (Fr2) HFNK
3rd PLAINS IN HEAVEN (Sr1) 2.4m
7 of 8 24
TERANG (Good) 28/04/2025, 1680m, NR 65 or better. 1:54.7 (55.2, 26.9)
Finished 7/8 btn 14.6m, $10000, Hannah Lewis (Fr2), $61.00
3 back on pegs at bell
1st ODIN (Fr1)
2nd YOUNG BLUEY (Fr6) SHFHD
3rd YAMBUKIAN (Sr1) 1.1m
3 of 11 3
MILDURA (Good) 04/04/2025, 2600m, No NR. 1:58.9 (59.1, 29.8)
Finished 3/11 btn 3.7m, $30000, Lochie Cook (Fr3), $8.50
trainer cautioned tactics, gate speed, 3 wide early, worked forward, 1 out 3 back at bell, 3 wide latter
1st YOUNG BLUEY (Sr4)
2nd CATALPA RESCUE (Sr5) 1.9m
3rd CRIME WRITER (Fr3) 1.8m
2 of 9 17
MILDURA (Good) 01/04/2025, 2190m, No NR. 1:57.9 (59.0, 30.1)
Finished 2/9 btn 1.3m, $8000, Matthew Craven (Fr2), $12.00
3 wide middle, worked forward, led, leader at bell, shifted out under pressure, driver fined
1st JOE GOT ROLLED (Fr1)
2nd CRIME WRITER (Fr2) 1.3m
3rd ASSASSINATOR (Sr2) 1.8m
2 of 6 15
MT.GAMB (Good) 15/03/2025, 2190m, No NR. 1:57.7 (58.5, 29.8)
Finished 2/6 btn 1.5m, $9999, Amy Day (Fr3), $13.00
gate speed, worked forward, led, leader at bell
1st YOUNG BLUEY (Fr6)
2nd CRIME WRITER (Fr3) 1.5m
3rd SPRINGFIELD AFFAIR (Fr4) 7.3m
2 of 8 7
ARARAT (Good) 28/02/2025, 1790m, NR 55 to 64. 1:57.2 (58.9, 29.7)
Finished 2/8 btn 1.6m, $7000, Hannah Lewis (Sr1), $4.80
pre race swab, inconvenienced score up, 1 out 3 back at bell
1st NEATNTIDY (Fr1)
2nd CRIME WRITER (Sr1) 1.6m
3rd WILD IDEAL (Fr2) HD
8 of 9 N/A
GEELONG (Good) 21/02/2025, 1609m, NR 70 to 79. 1:54.8 (54.6, 26.6)
Finished 8/9 btn 22.0m, $10000, Hannah Lewis (Fr2), $51.00
1 out 2 back at bell
1st BALBOA ROCK (Fr1)
2nd FIRST DANCE NZ (Sr2) 6.6m
3rd TRIPLE ROCK SAINT NZ (Fr6) 6.8m