Melton (VIC)
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R9
Benstud Standardbreds Pace
1720m | Mobile Start | Pacers | 9:45pm
TRACK INFORMATION
Max 7 across front
Sprint lane
RACE CONDITIONS
NR 70 to 79. Also eligible claimers eligible under claiming rules with a claiming price between $1000 and $15000 (GST inclusive). PBD/NR
RESTRICTIONS
No age restrictions
No sex restrictions
PRIZE MONEY
$15,000
 
 
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R9
5 - OZZIE PUNTA
  • 5 Ozzie Punta (FR4)
  • D: Tasmyn Potter (C)
  • T: J A Douglas
  • 8-2-5-8-4-0-0-x-6-4
61.0 61.0 34.0 31.0 26.0 34.0
$61.00 $61.00 $34.00 $31.00 $26.00 $34.00
RACE COMMENT
OVERVIEW: THE HIGHLIGHT REEL (7) was resuming since a third behind Path To Greatness in the Nutrien Classic in April. He is an outstanding colt, which has won six of his eleven starts and is clearly the horse to beat again. LOOK LIKE DIAMONDS (10) endured a wide trip but proved too strong in the run to the finish when she scored in a slick mile rate of 1.55.0 at her latest attempt. She gets into this race nicely with a concession claim and should prove hard to beat again. OZZIE PUNTA (5) should be nearing his peak form after having two starts back from a break and he ran a much sharper race after setting the speed when a close up fourth behind Fox Dan last outing. He is a tough type and is not without a chance. PLAINS IN HEAVEN (2) sustained a long run and proved too strong at Melton last week. This is a race of more depth but he is worth thought again. EARLY SPEED: 7 (likely leader), 1,2,5 RATINGS: 7/ 5,10/ 2/ 9/ 1,8
TODAY'S STATISTICS
32-4-2-0
TRACK
14-1-1-0
DISTANCE
14-1-1-0
TRK / DIST
40-9-8-6
LAST SEASON
12-0-1-0
THIS SEASON
CAREER STATISTICS
15%
WIN S/RATE
44%
PLACE S/RATE
75-11-14-8
CAREER
$107,512
PRIZE MONEY
1650 - 2760
WIN RANGE
7
DAYS LAST RACE
Career Statistics
Stats Win % Place % Rank
Total 75-11-14-8 15% 44% 5
Distance 14-1-1-0 7% 14% 7
Dist Range 30-3-6-5 10% 47% 7
Track 32-4-2-0 13% 19% 5
Track / Dist 14-1-1-0 7% 14% 7
This Season 12-0-1-0 0% 8% 8
Last Season 40-9-8-6 23% 57% 3
1st up 0-0-0-0 0% 0% N/A
2nd up 0-0-0-0 0% 0% N/A
Career Best MR 1:55.4MS 9
Distance Best MR 1:55.4MS 9
Stable Stats
Stats Win % Place % Rank
Driver 12mth --- 0% 0% N/A
Tasmyn Potter
Trainer 12mth --- 0% 0% N/A
J A Douglas
Trained at: Strathfieldsaye
Owners: E J & H M Anderson Nominees Pty Ltd
Breeder(s): E J & H M Anderson Nominees Pty Ltd
Colours: Dark Blue, White A, Ring & Sleeves
Age/Sex: 5 year old brown gelding
Breeding: Betting Line USA - Picobello NZ (Christian Cullen NZ)
National Rating: NR71
Gear Changes
Removed: ; Added:
RECENT FORM
RESULT DAY RACE DETAILS RESULT
4 of 12 7
MELTON (Good) 02/08/2025, 1720m, NR 67 to 75. 1:53.9 (55.4, 27.7)
Finished 4/12 btn 3.8m, $15000, Tasmyn Potter (Fr3), $21.00
broke in score up, last chance in draw, gate speed, led, leader at bell
1st FOX DAN (Sr4)
2nd CLEAR LEFT NZ (Fr2) 2.2m
3rd SILVER PISTOL (Sr5) 1.1m
6 of 10 126
MELTON (Good) 26/07/2025, 2240m, NR up to 95. 1:55.7 (56.3, 28.2)
Finished 6/10 btn 19.6m, $17500, Tasmyn Potter (Fr2), $81.00
inconvenienced
1st DIAMOND ECLIPSE (Fr1)
2nd LE BELLE BIJOUX (Fr6) 1.3m
3rd LOUIE LOU I NZ (Sr2) NK
11 of 11 7
MELTON (Good) 22/03/2025, 2240m, No NR. 1:55.0 (55.6, 28.4)
Finished 11/11 btn 70.2m, $30000, Ellen Tormey (Fr5), $126.00
gate speed, outside leader at bell
1st THE NARCISSIST (Fr7)
2nd BEST DEAL (Sr4) 7.2m
3rd LOUIE LOU I NZ (Sr3) 3.3m
10 of 11 7
MELTON (Good) 15/03/2025, 2240m, NR 70 to 79. 1:56.5 (55.8, 27.3)
Finished 10/11 btn 13.2m, $15000, Josh Duggan (Sr2), $21.00
1 out 3 back at bell, 3 wide latter
1st SMOKEN ACE NZ (Sr1)
2nd FIRST DANCE NZ (Fr7) HFHD
3rd CLASSIC ANGELINA (Fr1) 2.5m
4 of 12 7
MELTON (Good) 08/03/2025, 1720m, NR 70 to 79. 1:53.8 (56.1, 28.0)
Finished 4/12 btn 5.7m, $15000, Josh Duggan (Fr5), $81.00
hung in score up, gate speed, 1 out 1 back at bell, hung in under pressure
1st MY UNCLE STAN (Sr3)
2nd BLAKE BOLAC (Sr5) NK
3rd SMOKEN ACE NZ (Fr4) 2.8m
8 of 12 15
MELTON (Good) 01/03/2025, 2240m, NR 70 to 79. 1:55.9 (57.7, 27.7)
Finished 8/12 btn 33.3m, $15000, Josh Duggan (Sr5), $71.00
1 out 6 back at bell
1st ALWAYS HOT (Sr4)
2nd REPELLING (Fr3) 1.8m
3rd NEW YORKER (Fr5) 11.7m
5 of 9 5
ALBURY (Fast) 14/02/2025, 2170m, NR up to 80. 2:00.4 (60.1, 30.3)
Finished 5/9 btn 3.0m, $15300, Tasmyn Potter (Sr3), $4.40
3 wide early with trail, worked forward, led, 800 metres, leader at bell
1st CAPTAINS CATCH (Sr4)
2nd REPELLING (Fr5) HD
3rd TICK A LOCH (Fr4) SHFHD
2 of 12 8
SWANHIL (Good) 09/02/2025, 1750m, NR 65 or better. 1:52.5 (54.8, 27.4)
Finished 2/12 btn 1.3m, $8000, Tasmyn Potter (Sr2), $8.00
3 wide middle, worked forward, led, leader at bell
1st ULTIMATE VINNIE (Sr5)
2nd OZZIE PUNTA (Sr2) 1.3m
3rd CATALPA RESCUE (Sr3) SHFHD
8 of 8 7
MELTON (Good) 01/02/2025, 1200m, No NR. 0:00.0 (55.2, 26.9)
Finished 8/8 btn 6.9m, $30000, Tasmyn Potter (Fr3), $61.00
gate speed
1st ROCKANDANCE (Fr1)
2nd DIAMOND ECLIPSE (Fr2) 1.3m
3rd CATCH A WAVE (Fr8) HFNK
5 of 10 N/A
MELTON (Good) 25/01/2025, 1720m, NR 70 to 79. 1:53.4 (56.3, 27.0)
Finished 5/10 btn 3.3m, $15000, Tasmyn Potter (Sr3), $21.00
3 wide early, 3 wide middle, worked forward, three wide without cover at bell
1st LOUIE LOU I NZ (Fr5)
2nd DIAMOND ECLIPSE (Fr7) 1.3m
3rd ROCKANDANCE (Fr3) 1.1m
...
LAST WIN
1 of 11 N/A
MELTON (Good) 21/12/2024, 2240m, NR 70 to 79. 1:56.1 (56.3, 27.5)
Finished 1/11 $15000, Tasmyn Potter (Sr4), $3.50
pre race swab, 3 wide middle, worked forward, outside leader at bell, swabbed
1st OZZIE PUNTA (Sr4)
2nd SHADOW CELT (Fr2) 1.3m
3rd LOUIE LOU I NZ (Fr7) HFHD