Melton (VIC)
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R6
Cnc Router Bits Pace
1720m | Mobile Start | Pacers | 8:09pm
TRACK INFORMATION
Max 7 across front
Sprint lane
RACE CONDITIONS
NR 75 to 88. Also eligible claimers eligible under claiming rules with a claiming price between $1000 and $25000 (GST inclusive). PBD/NR/L4$
RESTRICTIONS
No age restrictions
No sex restrictions
PRIZE MONEY
$17,500
 
 
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R6
1 - WATTLEBANK ARNIE NZ
  • 1 Wattlebank Arnie NZ (SCR)
  • D:
  • T: J A Douglas
  • 9-5-8-3-5-6-6-4-3-4
61.0
$61.00 - - - - $81.00
RACE COMMENT
OVERVIEW: SOME AMERICAN (7) won the Breeders Crown last season and was a multiple Group 1 place getter so he is a quality 4yo and is sure to make his presence felt. He set up a genuine tempo in the lead and was run down over the latter stages when fourth in a fast mile rate of 1.52.2 when resuming. JILLIBYJACKSPARROW (9) is resuming since an eighth in the Kilmore Cup in September but he has performed nicely at the Terang trials and he is a smart pacer when racing at his peak form. SURFINGMAKESCENTS (5) produced a big finish to score in a mile rate of 1.54.6 when resuming then used plenty of energy in the early stages before being shuffled back in the field mid-race when sixth last time out. She didn’t have much luck last outing and she is worth another chance. ITS CONFIDENTIAL (6) worked to the front and appeared to have his chance when third in a heat of the Winter Gift at Menangle but the winner Jilliby Fabio came out to win the Final of that series a week later so the form line is strong. ODIN (4) and JUSTALITTLESIP (8) are both capable of showing up without surprising. EARLY SPEED: 7 (possible leader), 3,4,5,6 RATINGS: 7/ 5,6,9/ 4,8/ 3
TODAY'S STATISTICS
22-2-1-3
TRACK
12-2-1-2
DISTANCE
12-2-1-2
TRK / DIST
21-5-2-4
LAST SEASON
25-1-0-2
THIS SEASON
CAREER STATISTICS
14%
WIN S/RATE
36%
PLACE S/RATE
77-11-4-13
CAREER
$99,914
PRIZE MONEY
1650 - 2400
WIN RANGE
7
DAYS LAST RACE
Career Statistics
Stats Win % Place % Rank
Total 77-11-4-13 14% 36% N/A
Distance 12-2-1-2 17% 42% N/A
Dist Range 27-4-2-3 15% 33% N/A
Track 22-2-1-3 9% 27% N/A
Track / Dist 12-2-1-2 17% 42% N/A
This Season 25-1-0-2 4% 12% N/A
Last Season 21-5-2-4 24% 52% N/A
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 N/A
Distance Best MR 1:52.6MS N/A
Stable Stats
Stats Win % Place % Rank
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: White, Dark Blue A, Ring & Sleeves
Age/Sex: 6 year old bay gelding
Breeding: Bettors Delight USA - Change Time (NZ) (Christian Cullen NZ)
National Rating: NR67 (A75)
Gear Changes
Removed: ; Added:
RECENT FORM
RESULT DAY RACE DETAILS RESULT
4 of 7 9
MELTON (Good) 26/07/2025, 1720m, NR up to 80 (NMWL6M) 1:54.8 (57.2, 29.1)
Finished 4/7 btn 9.8m, $10000, Ellen Tormey (Fr7), $4.80
restrained after start, 4 back on the pegs at bell
1st TRIPLE ROCK SAINT NZ (Fr6)
2nd DANCE AWAY (Fr3) 5.0m
3rd MAGIC MIKE NZ (Fr4) 2.7m
3 of 9 8
KILMORE (Good) 17/07/2025, 2180m, NR 55 to 64. 1:59.0 (57.5, 28.9)
Finished 3/9 btn 4.2m, $7000, Tasmyn Potter (Fr3), $3.10
gate speed, worked forward, led, leader at bell
1st BIZZNESS CLASS (Fr2)
2nd FERRIGNO (Sr3) 2.8m
3rd WATTLEBANK ARNIE NZ (Fr3) 1.4m
4 of 7 8
BENDIGO (Good) 09/07/2025, 2150m, NR 60 to 74. 1:55.4 (55.5, 27.1)
Finished 4/7 btn 17.9m, $8000, Ellen Tormey (Fr3), $19.00
restrained after start, 1 out 2 back at bell
1st PERUN NZ (Sr1)
2nd ALOT LIKE LOUIE (Fr6) HFHD
3rd PESCI (Fr5) 12.4m
6 of 8 11
SHEPPTN (Good) 01/07/2025, 1690m, NR 59 to 66. 1:56.0 (57.1, 28.2)
Finished 6/8 btn 11.3m, $8000, Tasmyn Potter (Sr1), $4.20
3 back on pegs at bell, held up
1st VALIENTE (Fr3)
2nd LINE DANCE (Sr2) 3.6m
3rd BIG BAD OSSIE (Fr5) HFHD
6 of 11 6
MELTON (Good) 20/06/2025, 1720m, NR 60 to 69. 1:54.3 (56.9, 28.3)
Finished 6/11 btn 8.4m, $10000, Jack Laugher (Sr4), $34.00
1 out 4 back at bell
1st ALWAYS BE BLAKEY (Sr2)
2nd HEZA PUNK ROCKER NZ (Fr3) 1.2m
3rd MAGIC MIKE NZ (Sr1) 4.1m
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 N/A
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
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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