Melton (VIC)
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R2
Irt Pace
1720m | Mobile Start | Pacers | 6:00pm
TRACK INFORMATION
Max 7 across front
Sprint lane
RACE CONDITIONS
NR 67 to 75. Also eligible claimers eligible under claiming rules with a claiming price between $1000 and $15000 (GST inclusive). PBD/L4$
RESTRICTIONS
No age restrictions
No sex restrictions
PRIZE MONEY
$15,000
 
 
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R2
9 - TRIPLE ROCK SAINT NZ
  • 9 Triple Rock Saint NZ (SR2)
  • D: John Caldow
  • T: J A Douglas
  • 2-3-2-2-6-0-0-9-6-1
41.0 41.0 34.0
$41.00 $41.00 - - $41.00 $34.00
RACE COMMENT
OVERVIEW: FOX DAN (11) was resuming since a fourth in the Bathurst Gold Chalice in March when he finished off quickly for second behind SILVER PISTOL (12) at Melton last outing. He should be fitter from that performance and is capable of turning the tables. SILVER PISTOL (12) was resuming since a fifth in the New South Wales Derby in March when he led throughout at Melton. He did win a heat of the Derby three starts ago and he is building up a strong record so he is worth thought again. FORTY LOVE (10) was also resuming since March when a close second behind the smart pacer Keayang Hollywood. He is a tough campaigner and is not to be underestimated. JILLIBY ILLUMINATE (8) finished off solidly but just failed to peg back Look Like Diamonds when a close second last week. She possesses a strong finishing burst and is a minor place chance again.   EARLY SPEED: 1 (possible leader), 2,4 RATINGS: 11,12/ 10/ 8/ 1,2
TODAY'S STATISTICS
24-2-4-1
TRACK
14-2-2-1
DISTANCE
14-2-2-1
TRK / DIST
15-6-0-4
LAST SEASON
26-1-4-2
THIS SEASON
CAREER STATISTICS
18%
WIN S/RATE
40%
PLACE S/RATE
45-8-4-6
CAREER
$70,434
PRIZE MONEY
1720 - 2240
WIN RANGE
7
DAYS LAST RACE
Career Statistics
Stats Win % Place % Rank
Total 45-8-4-6 18% 40% 6
Distance 14-2-2-1 14% 36% 4
Dist Range 22-3-2-3 14% 36% 10
Track 24-2-4-1 8% 29% 9
Track / Dist 14-2-2-1 14% 36% 4
This Season 26-1-4-2 4% 27% 9
Last Season 15-6-0-4 40% 67% 3
1st up 0-0-0-0 0% 0% N/A
2nd up 0-0-0-0 0% 0% N/A
Career Best MR 1:53.4MS 5
Distance Best MR 1:53.4MS 5
Stable Stats
Stats Win % Place % Rank
Driver 12mth --- 0% 0% N/A
John Caldow
Trainer 12mth --- 0% 0% N/A
J A Douglas
Trained at: Strathfieldsaye
Owners: N B (Noel) Watson
Breeder(s): D A McEntee
Colours: Red, White & Black Panels With Saint Motiff
Age/Sex: 5 year old bay gelding
Breeding: Rock N Roll Heaven USA - Triple Sec (NZ) (Mach Three CA)
National Rating: NR70
Gear Changes
Removed: ; Added:
RECENT FORM
RESULT DAY RACE DETAILS RESULT
1 of 7 8
MELTON (Good) 26/07/2025, 1720m, NR up to 80 (NMWL6M) 1:54.8 (57.2, 29.1)
Finished 1/7 $10000, Ryan Sanderson (Fr6), $3.80
restrained after start, 1 out 2 back at bell, swabbed
1st TRIPLE ROCK SAINT NZ (Fr6)
2nd DANCE AWAY (Fr3) 5.0m
3rd MAGIC MIKE NZ (Fr4) 2.7m
6 of 8 6
RIVERIN (Fast) 18/07/2025, 1740m, NR up to 70. 1:53.1 (56.3, 28.2)
Finished 6/8 btn 11.7m, $9792, Tasmyn Potter (Fr3), $7.00
800 metres, 4 back on the pegs at bell, inconvenienced
1st BUSINESS IN HEAVEN (Fr6)
2nd WIPEOUT (Fr5) 1.1m
3rd CAPTAIN TOM (Fr8) 2.5m
9 of 9 7
MELTON (Good) 12/07/2025, 1720m, NR 60 to 69. 1:54.6 (56.3, 28.1)
Finished 9/9 btn 22.1m, $10000, Josh Duggan (Fr3), $9.00
caught wide early , restrained to rear, 1 out 4 back at bell
1st MAXNJAX (Fr1)
2nd UBETTA KNOT (Fr6) HD
3rd HEZ ALL ROCK (Sr1) 1.3m
10 of 12 7
MELTON (Good) 05/07/2025, 1720m, NR 65 to 75. 1:53.3 (58.1, 28.8)
Finished 10/12 btn 31.7m, $15000, John Caldow (Fr5), $17.00
restrained early stages, 1 out 1 back at bell, locked wheels, checked
1st HES ALL TORQUE (Sr5)
2nd ODIN (Sr2) 1.4m
3rd JACCKA CONNOR NZ (Sr3) 2.8m
11 of 12 7
MELTON (Good) 28/06/2025, 2240m, NR 68 to 82. 1:56.3 (55.6, 27.1)
Finished 11/12 btn 14.8m, $15000, Tasmyn Potter (Fr3), $23.00
gate speed, 1 out 3 back at bell
1st SILVER PISTOL (Fr5)
2nd FOX DAN (Sr1) 3.2m
3rd PESCI (Fr1) HFNK
6 of 12 7
MELTON (Good) 21/06/2025, 2240m, NR 70 to 79. 1:54.3 (55.2, 27.7)
Finished 6/12 btn 20.8m, $15000, Jack Laugher (Fr5), $10.00
caught wide early , worked forward, outside leader at bell
1st MY ULTIMATE BARNEY (Sr3)
2nd CLYMENUS NZ (Fr1) 3.2m
3rd ODIN (Fr4) NK
2 of 12 7
MELTON (Good) 14/06/2025, 1720m, NR 60 to 69. 1:53.2 (57.2, 28.8)
Finished 2/12 btn 8.4m, $10000, Tasmyn Potter (Sr2), $5.00
1 out 1 back at bell
1st SEATHESTARS (Sr4)
2nd TRIPLE ROCK SAINT NZ (Sr2) 8.4m
3rd MONA MIA (Sr5) 3.6m
2 of 10 7
MELTON (Good) 07/06/2025, 2240m, NR 65 to 75. 1:55.3 (56.1, 28.1)
Finished 2/10 btn NK, $15000, Jack Laugher (Fr2), $18.00
gate speed, 1 out 1 back at bell, used sprint lane
1st MY ULTIMATE BARNEY (Fr4)
2nd TRIPLE ROCK SAINT NZ (Fr2) NK
3rd ALOT LIKE LOUIE (Sr2) 4.9m
3 of 8 7
MELTON (Good) 31/05/2025, 1720m, NR 57 to 67. 1:55.3 (55.6, 26.9)
Finished 3/8 btn 8.9m, $10000, Jack Laugher (Fr5), $4.40
gate speed, behind leader at bell, held up early, used sprint lane
1st SWEET IDEAL (Fr6)
2nd BROWNIESATMIDNIGHT (Fr7) 8.0m
3rd TRIPLE ROCK SAINT NZ (Fr5) NK
2 of 9 N/A
MELTON (Good) 24/05/2025, 2240m, NR 70 to 79. 1:57.5 (55.5, 27.4)
Finished 2/9 btn 4.3m, $15000, Jack Laugher (Fr1), $34.00
pre race swab, gate speed, led, surrendered lead early, behind leader at bell
1st PERUN NZ (Fr3)
2nd TRIPLE ROCK SAINT NZ (Fr1) 4.3m
3rd JILLIBY ILLUMINATE NZ (Fr4) 4.0m