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
11 - FOX DAN
  • 11 Fox Dan (SR4)
  • D: Ryan Sanderson (C)
  • T: E J Stewart
  • x-1-2-3-x-1-1-4-x-2
2.5 2.5
$2.50 $2.50 - - - $2.50
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
4-1-2-1
TRACK
1-1-0-0
DISTANCE
1-1-0-0
TRK / DIST
5-3-1-1
LAST SEASON
4-2-1-0
THIS SEASON
1/12
OUR RANKING
CAREER STATISTICS
56%
WIN S/RATE
89%
PLACE S/RATE
9-5-2-1
CAREER
$123,032
PRIZE MONEY
1720 - 2150
WIN RANGE
35
DAYS LAST RACE
Career Statistics
Stats Win % Place % Rank
Total 9-5-2-1 56% 89% 1
Distance 1-1-0-0 100% 100% 1
Dist Range 5-4-0-0 80% 80% 2
Track 4-1-2-1 25% 100% 1
Track / Dist 1-1-0-0 100% 100% 1
This Season 4-2-1-0 50% 75% 2
Last Season 5-3-1-1 60% 100% 1
1st up 0-0-0-0 0% 0% N/A
2nd up 0-0-0-0 0% 0% N/A
Career Best MR 1:52.1MS 2
Distance Best MR 1:52.1MS 2
Stable Stats
Stats Win % Place % Rank
Driver 12mth --- 0% 0% N/A
Ryan Sanderson
Trainer 12mth --- 0% 0% N/A
E J Stewart
Trained at: Cardigan
Owners: D Zavitsanos, P A Fox
Breeder(s): D Zavitsanos
Colours: White Shoulders, Navy Blue Triangle With Gold Z, Navy Blue Sleeves, Two Gold Armbands
Age/Sex: 3 year old bay colt
Breeding: Art Major USA - Jodila (Jeremes Jet USA)
National Rating: NR71 (A67)
Gear Changes
Removed: ; Added:
RECENT FORM
RESULT DAY RACE DETAILS RESULT
2 of 12 91
MELTON (Good) 28/06/2025, 2240m, NR 68 to 82. 1:56.3 (55.6, 27.1)
Finished 2/12 btn 3.2m, $15000, Cameron Hart (Sr1), $5.50
3 back on pegs at bell, held up early, used sprint lane, contact marker pegs
1st SILVER PISTOL (Fr5)
2nd FOX DAN (Sr1) 3.2m
3rd PESCI (Fr1) HFNK
4 of 10 5
BTHURST (Good) 29/03/2025, 1730m, No NR. 1:53.0 (55.3, 28.1)
Finished 4/10 btn 12.9m, $100000, James Herbertson (Fr5), $11.00
post race blood test, 3 wide early, restrained middle stages, 800 metres, three wide without cover at bell
1st JACKS ULTIMATE FURY NZ (Fr6)
2nd HESITATE (Fr1) 2.6m
3rd SEATHESTARS (Sr1) 10.0m
1 of 9 23
BTHURST (Good) 24/03/2025, 1730m, No NR. 1:52.1 (56.4, 28.7)
Finished 1/9 $9792, James Herbertson (Fr1), $1.35
post race blood test, gate speed, led, 800 metres, leader at bell, swabbed
1st FOX DAN (Fr1)
2nd SWEET ON LEXY (Fr3) 1.8m
3rd GO WITHOUT (Fr2) HD
1 of 11 168
MELTON (Good) 01/03/2025, 1720m, NR 60 to 69. 1:54.5 (56.1, 27.8)
Finished 1/11 $10000, James Herbertson (Sr5), $1.25
3 wide early, 3 wide middle, worked forward, outside leader at bell, swabbed
1st FOX DAN (Sr5)
2nd THE IRON DUKE (Fr6) 1.3m
3rd CAPTAIN MAASTRICHT (Fr1) 1.2m
3 of 12 7
MELTON (Good) 14/09/2024, 2240m, No NR. 1:55.8 (56.0, 27.4)
Finished 3/12 btn 1.5m, $150000, Cameron Hart (Sr2), $12.00
4 back on the pegs at bell
1st ALWAYS HOT (Sr5)
2nd GO MIKI (Sr1) NK
3rd FOX DAN (Sr2) HD
2 of 12 10
MELTON (Good) 07/09/2024, 2240m, No NR. 1:55.2 (56.0, 27.5)
Finished 2/12 btn SHFHD, $20000, Jackie Barker (Fr4), $1.45
3 wide early, worked forward, led, leader at bell
1st GO MIKI (Sr4)
2nd FOX DAN (Fr4) SHFHD
3rd CAPTAIN MOORE (Fr5) 4.9m
1 of 9 151
BENDIGO (Good) 28/08/2024, 2150m, No NR. 1:58.3 (55.6, 27.5)
Finished 1/9 $10000, Mark Pitt (Sr2), $1.30
3 wide middle, worked forward, outside leader at bell, swabbed
1st FOX DAN (Sr2)
2nd COASTAL DRIVE (Fr5) HFHD
3rd SCHERGER THAT (Fr3) 10.5m
1 of 10 8
BTHURST (Fast) 30/03/2024, 1730m, No NR. 1:54.7 (56.2, 28.6)
Finished 1/10 $150000, Jack Callaghan (Fr1), $1.95
post race blood test, gate speed, led, 800 metres, leader at bell, swabbed
1st FOX DAN (Fr1)
2nd MY ULTIMATE BARNEY (Fr3) 3.8m
3rd WAZZA (Fr5) 3.3m
1 of 10 N/A
BTHURST (Fast) 22/03/2024, 1730m, No NR. 1:54.4 (56.6, 28.5)
Finished 1/10 $9996, Cameron Hart (Fr7), $1.20
3 wide early, 3 wide middle, worked forward, swabbed, 800 metres, outside leader at bell
1st FOX DAN (Fr7)
2nd SOHO THE REAL DEAL (Fr2) 9.6m
3rd OHOKA DREAM (Sr1) 5.1m