Melton (VIC)
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R5
Mimosa Homes Pace
1720m | Mobile Start | Pacers | 7:51pm
TRACK INFORMATION
Max 7 across front
Sprint lane
RACE CONDITIONS
NR 60 to 69. RBD
RESTRICTIONS
No age restrictions
No sex restrictions
PRIZE MONEY
$10,000
 
 
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R5
7 - POPCORNFRIDAY
  • 7 Popcornfriday (FR7)
  • D: Paul Grech
  • T: P Grech
  • 2-6-4-4-0-1-7-2-5-3
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RACE COMMENT
OVERVIEW: HEZA PUNK ROCKER (3) defeated a class field in the Super Series Final last season and has only had two starts since with those efforts being in the Tasmanian Cup series from the standing start. He hasn’t raced since March but he is likely to attract plenty of support. ALWAYS BE BLAKEY (9) looms as the logical danger. He was placed in a mile rate of 1.53.8 at Hamilton three starts ago and was very strong at the finish when he defeated Gunforhire at Melton last outing so he is capable of overcoming the poor draw. CLEAR LEFT (2) finished off best to claim the prize over TARA VICTORY (5) at Melton last week. He has been placed in four of his past five starts against similar opposition and is drawn to receive every chance so he warrants respect. TARA VICTORY (5) was beaten by a narrow margin last week and sustained a flat tyre so her run was very good. She is awkwardly drawn but is an honest mare and should run a good race again. EARLY SPEED: 3 (likely leader), 2,5 RATINGS: 3/ 2,9/ 5/ 6,11
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
14-1-2-1
THIS SEASON
CAREER STATISTICS
10%
WIN S/RATE
31%
PLACE S/RATE
71-7-10-5
CAREER
$56,680
PRIZE MONEY
1690 - 2240
WIN RANGE
11
DAYS LAST RACE
Career Statistics
Stats Win % Place % Rank
Total 71-7-10-5 10% 31% 12
Distance 12-2-2-0 17% 33% 6
Dist Range 34-3-6-1 9% 29% 10
Track 24-3-3-2 13% 33% 6
Track / Dist 12-2-2-0 17% 33% 5
This Season 14-1-2-1 7% 29% 6
Last Season 17-1-3-1 6% 29% 10
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 10
Distance Best MR 1:55.4MS 9
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 (A60)
Gear Changes
Removed: ; Added:
RECENT FORM
RESULT DAY RACE DETAILS RESULT
3 of 8 10
WARAGUL (Good) 09/06/2025, 1790m, NR up to 59. 1:56.0 (57.8, 29.0)
Finished 3/8 btn 2.4m, $7000, Paul Grech (Fr7), $17.00
out of position at start, restrained after start, 1 out 3 back at bell
1st ATA RANGI (Sr1)
2nd CITY ROCKSTAR (Fr5) 1.4m
3rd POPCORNFRIDAY (Fr7) NK
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 N/A
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