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
9 - ALWAYS BE BLAKEY
  • 9 Always Be Blakey (SR2)
  • D: James Herbertson
  • T: K A Stuart-Mitchell
  • 1-1-2-1-2-x-4-2-8-1
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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
5-2-1-1
TRACK
4-2-0-1
DISTANCE
4-2-0-1
TRK / DIST
9-4-3-1
LAST SEASON
4-1-1-0
THIS SEASON
1/12
OUR RANKING
CAREER STATISTICS
33%
WIN S/RATE
67%
PLACE S/RATE
18-6-4-2
CAREER
$30,470
PRIZE MONEY
1660 - 2160
WIN RANGE
14
DAYS LAST RACE
Career Statistics
Stats Win % Place % Rank
Total 18-6-4-2 33% 67% 1
Distance 4-2-0-1 50% 75% 1
Dist Range 11-5-1-1 45% 64% 1
Track 5-2-1-1 40% 80% 1
Track / Dist 4-2-0-1 50% 75% 1
This Season 4-1-1-0 25% 50% 1
Last Season 9-4-3-1 44% 89% 1
1st up 0-0-0-0 0% 0% N/A
2nd up 0-0-0-0 0% 0% N/A
Career Best MR 1:54.6MS 7
Distance Best MR 1:54.6MS 6
Stable Stats
Stats Win % Place % Rank
Driver 12mth --- 0% 0% N/A
James Herbertson
Trainer 12mth --- 0% 0% N/A
K A Stuart-Mitchell
Trained at: Wickliffe
Owners: T Peacock, K A Stuart-Mitchell
Breeder(s): P G Hayes
Colours: Navy Blue And Green Diagonal Stripes, Navy Blue Sleeves, Green Stars, White Cuffs
Age/Sex: 4 year old bay gelding
Breeding: Always B Miki USA - Gorgeous an Divine (Pacific Fella USA)
National Rating: NR65
Gear Changes
Removed: Blinkers - Murphy Blind O/S, Fly Veil; Added:
RECENT FORM
RESULT DAY RACE DETAILS RESULT
1 of 12 21
MELTON (Good) 06/06/2025, 1720m, NR 56 to 64. 1:55.8 (57.9, 29.7)
Finished 1/12 $7000, Chris Alford (Sr4), $3.90
3 wide middle with trail, 3 wide late with trail, 3 wide and 1 back at bell, swabbed
1st ALWAYS BE BLAKEY (Sr4)
2nd GUNFORHIRE (Fr6) HD
3rd GIVE DAVE A WAVE (Sr5) 9.8m
8 of 10 7
GEELONG (Good) 16/05/2025, 1609m, NR 56 to 64. 1:54.6 (56.7, 28.1)
Finished 8/10 btn 21.8m, $7000, Kerryn Manning (Sr2), $1.85
1 out 4 back at bell, vets examination after race, no abnormalities rep., query poor performance, Follow Up Report
1st DANCE AFFAIR (Fr5)
2nd POPCORNFRIDAY (Fr1) 3.6m
3rd IMA TERMINATOR (Fr7) 2.4m
2 of 11 11
HAMILTN (Good) 09/05/2025, 1660m, NR 56 to 64. 1:53.8 (56.4, 27.9)
Finished 2/11 btn 3.1m, $7000, Lochie Cook (Sr4), $4.60
1 out 4 back at bell
1st BROWNIESATMIDNIGHT (Sr3)
2nd ALWAYS BE BLAKEY (Sr4) 3.1m
3rd JENSVILLE (Sr2) 1.2m
4 of 10 242
TERANG (Good) 28/04/2025, 2180m, NR 56 to 64. 1:57.2 (56.8, 28.0)
Finished 4/10 btn 18.0m, $7000, Ewa Justice (Sr1), $12.00
4 back on the pegs at bell
1st JILLIBY ILLUMINATE NZ (Fr7)
2nd KWICK SAND (Sr2) NK
3rd COASTAL DRIVE (Sr3) 1.0m
2 of 12 22
KILMORE (Good) 29/08/2024, 2180m, No NR. 1:55.8 (57.7, 28.6)
Finished 2/12 btn 12.9m, $10000, James Herbertson (Fr5), $9.00
gate speed, raced roughly, worked forward, led, leader at bell, hung in, contact marker pegs
1st MIKI TO SUCCESS (Fr4)
2nd ALWAYS BE BLAKEY (Fr5) 12.9m
3rd ALOT LIKE LOUIE (Fr7) 11.6m
1 of 8 12
HORSHAM (Good) 07/08/2024, 1700m, 0W/15.0K stake 1:54.6 (56.0, 27.4)
Finished 1/8 $8000, James Herbertson (Fr4), $2.50
pre race swab, gate speed, led, leader at bell, swabbed
1st ALWAYS BE BLAKEY (Fr4)
2nd ROYAL DIVISION (Sr1) 14.1m
3rd SWIZZLESTICK (Fr5) HD
2 of 10 16
MELTON (Good) 26/07/2024, 2240m, NR 50 to 60. 1:57.4 (58.0, 29.3)
Finished 2/10 btn HFNK, $8000, Michael Bellman (Fr6), $7.50
1 out 2 back at bell
1st TARA VICTORY NZ (Fr7)
2nd ALWAYS BE BLAKEY (Fr6) HFNK
3rd STEEL RULER (Sr1) 2.3m
1 of 8 14
HAMILTN (Good) 10/07/2024, 1660m, NR up to 54. 1:55.3 (57.3, 29.0)
Finished 1/8 $6000, James Herbertson (Sr1), $2.25
outside leader at bell, swabbed
1st ALWAYS BE BLAKEY (Sr1)
2nd ALL BLAZING GUNS (Fr4) 1.6m
3rd CONISTON (Fr3) 7.6m
1 of 10 9
ECHUCA (Good) 26/06/2024, 2160m, NR 49 to 51. 1:59.4 (59.8, 29.6)
Finished 1/10 $6000, James Herbertson (Sr4), $1.65
3 wide middle, worked forward, outside leader at bell, driver cautioned - body outside sulky
1st ALWAYS BE BLAKEY (Sr4)
2nd JILLIBY TIDALWAVE (Fr3) 8.4m
3rd WHERES WOOD WOOD (Sr2) 1.5m
1 of 9 N/A
HORSHAM (Good) 17/06/2024, 1700m, NR up to 51. 1:58.1 (57.8, 28.5)
Finished 1/9 $6000, Chris Svanosio (Sr3), $3.30
out of position at start, no action taken, 3 wide middle, worked forward, outside leader at bell, swabbed
1st ALWAYS BE BLAKEY (Sr3)
2nd SHOOBEE GOTCHA (Fr1) 1.8m
3rd RAZS VEYRON (Sr2) 2.4m