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
11 - WATTLEBANK ARNIE NZ
  • 11 Wattlebank Arnie NZ (SR4)
  • D: Jack Laugher
  • T: J A Douglas
  • 7-5-8-8-8-9-5-8-3-5
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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
20-2-1-3
TRACK
10-2-1-2
DISTANCE
10-2-1-2
TRK / DIST
21-5-2-4
LAST SEASON
20-1-0-1
THIS SEASON
CAREER STATISTICS
15%
WIN S/RATE
38%
PLACE S/RATE
72-11-4-12
CAREER
$97,954
PRIZE MONEY
1650 - 2400
WIN RANGE
6
DAYS LAST RACE
Career Statistics
Stats Win % Place % Rank
Total 72-11-4-12 15% 38% 4
Distance 10-2-1-2 20% 50% 4
Dist Range 24-4-2-3 17% 38% 5
Track 20-2-1-3 10% 30% 9
Track / Dist 10-2-1-2 20% 50% 3
This Season 20-1-0-1 5% 10% 8
Last Season 21-5-2-4 24% 52% 4
1st up 0-0-0-0 0% 0% N/A
2nd up 0-0-0-0 0% 0% N/A
Career Best MR 1:20.6MS 1
Distance Best MR 1:52.6MS 2
Stable Stats
Stats Win % Place % Rank
Driver 12mth --- 0% 0% N/A
Jack Laugher
Trainer 12mth --- 0% 0% N/A
J A Douglas
Trained at: Strathfieldsaye
Owners: E J & H M Anderson Nominees Pty Ltd
Breeder(s): W E Bain, R W R Bain
Colours: Dark Blue, White A, Ring & Sleeves
Age/Sex: 6 year old bay gelding
Breeding: Bettors Delight USA - Change Time (NZ) (Christian Cullen NZ)
National Rating: NR69
Gear Changes
Removed: ; Added:
RECENT FORM
RESULT DAY RACE DETAILS RESULT
5 of 12 14
MELTON (Good) 14/06/2025, 1720m, NR 60 to 69. 1:53.2 (57.2, 28.8)
Finished 5/12 btn 21.0m, $10000, Abby Sanderson (Sr3), $21.00
3 back on pegs at bell
1st SEATHESTARS (Sr4)
2nd TRIPLE ROCK SAINT NZ (Sr2) 8.4m
3rd MONA MIA (Sr5) 3.6m
3 of 12 7
MELTON (Good) 31/05/2025, 1720m, NR 68 to 82. 1:53.0 (55.9, 27.9)
Finished 3/12 btn 3.7m, $15000, Jack Laugher (Fr1), $13.00
pre race swab, gate speed, behind leader at bell
1st LITTLE LOUIE (Sr5)
2nd COLLECTIVE WORKS (Fr6) NK
3rd WATTLEBANK ARNIE NZ (Fr1) 2.7m
8 of 10 7
MELTON (Good) 24/05/2025, 2240m, NR 70 to 79. 1:56.1 (56.0, 28.3)
Finished 8/10 btn 12.8m, $15000, Jack Laugher (Fr2), $34.00
4 back on the pegs at bell
1st CRIME WRITER (Sr1)
2nd CALEXICO (Sr2) 1.0m
3rd CLEAR LEFT NZ (Fr5) 4.4m
5 of 11 7
MELTON (Good) 17/05/2025, 2240m, NR 60 to 69. 1:56.3 (57.5, 28.4)
Finished 5/11 btn 12.7m, $10000, Ryan Backhouse (Sr4), $23.00
5 back on the pegs at bell, held up early, used sprint lane
1st THE IRON DUKE (Sr1)
2nd KWICK SAND (Fr4) HFHD
3rd IDEAL MOTH (Fr1) 1.3m
9 of 11 7
MELTON (Good) 10/05/2025, 1720m, NR 65 to 75. 1:54.0 (56.9, 28.2)
Finished 9/11 btn 10.8m, $15000, Jack Laugher (Sr2), $23.00
1 out 3 back at bell, held up
1st CLYMENUS NZ (Fr5)
2nd ODIN (Fr7) HFNK
3rd CLASSY OPERATOR NZ (Fr2) NK
8 of 11 6
MELTON (Good) 03/05/2025, 2240m, NR 73 to 83. 1:55.7 (57.0, 28.9)
Finished 8/11 btn 7.8m, $15000, Jack Laugher (Fr3), $151.00
5 back on the pegs at bell
1st METEOR MOTH (Fr1)
2nd JACCKA CONNOR NZ (Sr1) 2.2m
3rd REPELLING (Sr2) 3.3m
8 of 8 8
SWANHIL (Good) 27/04/2025, 1750m, NR 65 or better. 1:54.8 (55.7, 27.2)
Finished 8/8 btn 21.0m, $8000, Josh Duggan (Fr2), $41.00
1 out 1 back at bell
1st TIGER BAND WAGON (Fr5)
2nd DIAMOND ECLIPSE (Fr3) 1.1m
3rd CATALPA RESCUE (Sr1) 2.3m
8 of 11 3
MELTON (Good) 19/04/2025, 2240m, No NR. 1:53.8 (56.1, 28.6)
Finished 8/11 btn 19.1m, $22500, Ellen Tormey (Fr1), $101.00
slowly out, 3 back on pegs at bell
1st SAHARA BREEZE (Sr1)
2nd JILLIBY NITRO (Fr5) 2.0m
3rd TANGO TARA NZ (Sr3) 3.5m
5 of 10 11
BENDIGO (Good) 16/04/2025, 1650m, NR 65 or better. 1:53.0 (56.6, 28.2)
Finished 5/10 btn 7.1m, $8000, Josh Duggan (Fr7), $81.00
restrained after start, 4 back on the pegs at bell
1st HARRYHOO (Fr4)
2nd PLAINS IN HEAVEN (Fr2) 1.2m
3rd CLYMENUS NZ (Fr3) 2.4m
7 of 10 N/A
MELTON (Good) 05/04/2025, 1720m, NR 80 to 89. 1:53.6 (57.2, 28.2)
Finished 7/10 btn 20.4m, $17500, Josh Duggan (Fr2), $101.00
3 back on pegs at bell, inconvenienced, contacted sulky, raced roughly, held up early
1st RAKERO SLAMMER NZ (Fr4)
2nd DESSIE GEE (Fr5) 1.6m
3rd ROCKANDANCE (Fr3) HD
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LAST WIN
1 of 10 N/A
MELTON (Good) 17/01/2025, 1720m, NR up to 90. 1:52.6 (56.3, 27.6)
Finished 1/10 $8000, Jack Laugher (Sr3), $11.00
1 out 2 back at bell, swabbed
1st WATTLEBANK ARNIE NZ (Sr3)
2nd MONA MIA (Fr4) 3.4m
3rd CLASSIC ANGELINA (Fr3) 2.0m