Melton (VIC)
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R1
Hertz Melton Pace
2240m | Mobile Start | Pacers | 5:30pm
TRACK INFORMATION
Max 7 across front
Sprint lane
RACE CONDITIONS
NR 80 to 89. 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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R1
9 - ROADMASTER
  • 9 Roadmaster (SR2)
  • D: Matthew Craven
  • T: M J Craven
  • 1-1-3-1-1-6-4-x-5-x
11.0 11.0 16.0 17.0 21.0 20.0
$11.00 $11.00 $16.00 $17.00 $21.00 $20.00
RACE COMMENT
OVERVIEW: OPERATIVE LINE (3) is a fast beginner and has been racing at Metropolitan open class level so he appears to be a good value bet. He finished off well when fourth behind the in-form pacer Yambukian at his latest performance. ALOT LIKE LOUIE (1) is stepping up in class but is racing in great form and must be considered as a winning chance. He finished off boldly when second behind Diamond Eclipse at Wagga last outing. SOME AMERICAN (5) enjoyed an outstanding 3yo season but he hasn’t really fired this term being unplaced in all of his five starts. He progressed forward to race without cover when fourth behind CLYMENUS (2) last week and his chances will be enhanced if he can find the lead around the first turn. LOUIE LOU I (10) is racing consistently and hit the line strongly at his latest third so he is not without a chance. LE BELLE BIJOUX (7), JUSTALITTLESIP (8) and ROADMASTER (9) are all capable of figuring in the finish. EARLY SPEED: 3 (possible leader), 5 RATINGS: 3/ 1,5/ 10/ 7,9/ 8
TODAY'S STATISTICS
11-5-1-2
TRACK
8-3-1-1
DISTANCE
8-3-1-1
TRK / DIST
8-4-0-1
LAST SEASON
0-0-0-0
THIS SEASON
2/11
OUR RANKING
CAREER STATISTICS
35%
WIN S/RATE
65%
PLACE S/RATE
20-7-2-4
CAREER
$78,450
PRIZE MONEY
1720 - 2240
WIN RANGE
258
DAYS LAST RACE
Career Statistics
Stats Win % Place % Rank
Total 20-7-2-4 35% 65% 1
Distance 8-3-1-1 38% 63% 1
Dist Range 12-5-1-3 42% 75% 1
Track 11-5-1-2 45% 73% 1
Track / Dist 8-3-1-1 38% 63% 1
This Season 0-0-0-0 0% 0% N/A
Last Season 8-4-0-1 50% 63% 1
1st up 0-0-0-0 0% 0% N/A
2nd up 0-0-0-0 0% 0% N/A
Career Best MR 1:52.7MS 1
Distance Best MR 1:55.5MS 6
Stable Stats
Stats Win % Place % Rank
Driver 12mth --- 0% 0% N/A
Matthew Craven
Trainer 12mth --- 0% 0% N/A
M J Craven
Trained at: Ecklin South
Owners: P D (Paul) Lewis
Breeder(s): P D Lewis
Colours: Red
Age/Sex: 5 year old bay gelding
Breeding: Art Major USA - Josies a Delight (Bettors Delight USA)
National Rating: NR88
Gear Changes
Removed: ; Added:
RECENT FORM
RESULT DAY RACE DETAILS RESULT
5 of 9 71
TERANG (Good) 24/11/2024, 1680m, NR 65 or better. 1:53.9 (56.2, 28.5)
Finished 5/9 btn 4.1m, $10000, Matthew Craven (Fr7), $2.25
restrained after start, 1 out 3 back at bell
1st BLAKE BOLAC (Fr6)
2nd ULTIMATE VINNIE (Sr1) HD
3rd CRIME WRITER (Fr5) 2.2m
4 of 12 7
MELTON (Good) 14/09/2024, 2240m, No NR. 1:53.3 (53.9, 27.1)
Finished 4/12 btn 1.7m, $150000, Matthew Craven (Fr4), $8.50
gate speed, worked forward, led, surrendered lead middle, behind leader at bell, used sprint lane
1st HEZA PUNK ROCKER NZ (Fr5)
2nd PERFECT CLASS (Sr1) NK
3rd KEAYANG TOKYO (Sr2) SHFHD
6 of 12 8
MELTON (Good) 07/09/2024, 2240m, No NR. 1:54.4 (53.6, 26.8)
Finished 6/12 btn 14.8m, $20000, Matthew Craven (Sr1), $10.00
4 back on the pegs at bell
1st THE LOST STORM (Fr2)
2nd KEAYANG TOKYO (Fr5) HD
3rd PERFECT CLASS (Fr6) 1.0m
1 of 12 13
MELTON (Good) 30/08/2024, 2240m, No NR. 1:55.7 (55.2, 27.8)
Finished 1/12 $10000, Matthew Craven (Fr4), $2.80
gate speed, caught wide early , worked forward, led, leader at bell, swabbed
1st ROADMASTER (Fr4)
2nd PERFECT CLASS (Sr3) HD
3rd GAWN (Sr4) 8.6m
1 of 11 35
MELTON (Good) 17/08/2024, 2240m, NR 70 to 79. 1:56.7 (56.2, 27.7)
Finished 1/11 $15000, Glen Craven (Sr3), $1.95
1 out 6 back at bell, 3 wide latter
1st ROADMASTER (Sr3)
2nd ARGGGHHH (Sr4) NK
3rd YOUNGGIFTEDANDBLACK NZ (Fr7) 2.9m
3 of 9 21
MELTON (Good) 13/07/2024, 1720m, NR 70 to 89. 1:51.0 (55.0, 27.2)
Finished 3/9 btn 2.8m, $17500, Matthew Craven (Fr4), $1.70
pre race swab, gate speed, led, leader at bell
1st SAHARA TIGER (Sr2)
2nd SOHO HISTORIA (Sr1) 1.7m
3rd ROADMASTER (Fr4) 1.1m
1 of 12 7
MELTON (Good) 22/06/2024, 2240m, NR 60 to 89. 1:55.5 (55.4, 26.8)
Finished 1/12 $25000, Matthew Craven (Fr4), $1.70
gate speed, worked forward, led, leader at bell, swabbed
1st ROADMASTER (Fr4)
2nd EXOTIC BUSHRANGER (Fr3) 4.9m
3rd VANQUISH STRIDE NZ (Sr5) 1.5m
1 of 10 273
MELTON (Good) 15/06/2024, 1720m, NR 70 to 79. 1:52.7 (55.1, 26.9)
Finished 1/10 $12000, Matthew Craven (Fr2), $8.00
gate speed, led, leader at bell, swabbed
1st ROADMASTER (Fr2)
2nd THE BEACH FANTASY NZ (Fr4) 12.5m
3rd THE CHANCER (Sr1) HFHD
r of 11 7
MELTON (Good) 16/09/2023, 2240m, 1:55.2 (54.2, 26.0)
Finished r/11 btn , $150000, Matthew Craven (Sr2), $91.00
pre race swab, 3 back on pegs at bell, tired latter stages, vets examination after race, endoscopic exam, Atrial Fibrillation, stood down 14 days, stood down vet certificate, stood down electrocardiograph, stood down 1 trial
1st PETRACCA (Fr1)
2nd TECHYS WATCHING (Sr1) 10.4m
3rd PERFECT CLASS (Fr4) HD
3 of 12 N/A
MELTON (Good) 09/09/2023, 2240m, 1:54.5 (55.6, 27.0)
Finished 3/12 btn 27.7m, $20000, Matthew Craven (Sr3), $101.00
pre race swab, 4 back on the pegs at bell
1st PETRACCA (Fr7)
2nd VIKING (Fr2) 19.7m
3rd ROADMASTER (Sr3) 8.0m