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R9
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Benstud Standardbreds Pace
1720m | Mobile Start | Pacers |
9:45pm
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$10.00 | $10.00 | $10.00 | $11.00 | $12.00 | $13.00 | |||||||||||
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
14-2-2-0
TRACK
8-1-1-0
DISTANCE
8-1-1-0
TRK / DIST
13-3-4-0
LAST SEASON
8-2-1-0
THIS SEASON
4/11
OUR RANKING
22%
WIN
S/RATE
52%
PLACE
S/RATE
27-6-8-0
CAREER
$54,575
PRIZE MONEY
1690 - 2240
WIN RANGE
28
DAYS LAST RACE
| Career Statistics | ||||
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| Stats | Win % | Place % | Rank | |
| Total | 27-6-8-0 | 22% | 52% | 3 |
| Distance | 8-1-1-0 | 13% | 25% | 6 |
| Dist Range | 12-2-4-0 | 17% | 50% | 4 |
| Track | 14-2-2-0 | 14% | 29% | 4 |
| Track / Dist | 8-1-1-0 | 13% | 25% | 6 |
| This Season | 8-2-1-0 | 25% | 38% | 3 |
| Last Season | 13-3-4-0 | 23% | 54% | 4 |
| 1st up | 0-0-0-0 | 0% | 0% | N/A |
| 2nd up | 0-0-0-0 | 0% | 0% | N/A |
| Career Best MR | 1:54.6MS | 7 | ||
| Distance Best MR | 1:54.6MS | 7 | ||
| Stable Stats | ||||
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| Stats | Win % | Place % | Rank | |
| Driver 12mth | --- | 0% | 0% | N/A |
| Chris Alford | ||||
| Trainer 12mth | --- | 0% | 0% | N/A |
| A M Alford | ||||
| Trained at: | Bolinda | |||
| Owners: | A P (Anthony) Attard | |||
| Breeder(s): | A P Attard | |||
| Colours: | White, Red Yoke, Waistband & Braces, White Diamonds, Silver Outline, White Sleeves, Red A & Cuffs | |||
| Age/Sex: | 4 year old bay gelding | |||
| Breeding: | Always B Miki USA - Classic Bliss (Blissfull Hall USA) | |||
| National Rating: | NR76 | |||
| Gear Changes | ||||
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| Removed: Bit - Headcheck, Blinkers - Dolly Vardon, Headcheck - Fixed; Added: Blinkers - Sliding Dolly Vardens | ||||
RECENT FORM
| RESULT | DAY | RACE DETAILS | RESULT |
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| 1 of 11 | 7 |
MELTON
(Good)
12/07/2025, 2240m, 0W/15.0K stake 1:55.2 (57.1, 28.8)
Finished 1/11
$15000, Chris Alford (Sr2), $6.50
pulled hard, 1 out 4 back at bell, 3 wide late with trail, swabbed
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1st
THESTATESMAN (Sr2)
2nd
THE IRON DUKE (Sr3) 2.3m
3rd
ALWAYS DANCING (Sr4) 6.2m
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| 5 of 12 | 14 |
MELTON
(Good)
05/07/2025, 1720m, 0W/15.0K stake 1:53.3 (57.1, 28.5)
Finished 5/12
btn 13.8m, $15000, Chris Alford (Fr4), $9.50
gate speed, outside leader at bell
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1st
ITS CONFIDENTIAL (Sr3)
2nd
THE IRON DUKE (Fr6) 3.1m
3rd
ALL DA RAGE (Fr5) 5.5m
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| 2 of 10 | 14 |
MELTON
(Good)
21/06/2025, 2240m, 0W/15.0K stake 1:56.0 (58.2, 28.9)
Finished 2/10
btn 5.6m, $15000, Chris Alford (Sr1), $9.00
4 back on the pegs at bell
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1st
IM DUSTEE (Fr4)
2nd
THESTATESMAN (Sr1) 5.6m
3rd
MITZI SAID (Sr3) 2.3m
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| 9 of 12 | 7 |
MELTON
(Good)
07/06/2025, 1720m, 0W/15.0K stake 1:55.2 (57.2, 28.3)
Finished 9/12
btn 11.2m, $15000, Chris Alford (Fr4), $13.00
gate speed, 3 wide early, worked forward, pulled hard, outside leader at bell
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1st
SAIFA NZ (Sr3)
2nd
MITZI SAID (Fr5) HD
3rd
KWICK SAND (Sr6) HFNK
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| 4 of 12 | 11 |
MELTON
(Good)
31/05/2025, 1720m, NR 68 to 82. 1:53.0 (55.9, 27.9)
Finished 4/12
btn 6.7m, $15000, Chris Alford (Sr1), $51.00
3 back on pegs at bell, hung out
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1st
LITTLE LOUIE (Sr5)
2nd
COLLECTIVE WORKS (Fr6) NK
3rd
WATTLEBANK ARNIE NZ (Fr1) 2.7m
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| 1 of 8 | 31 |
SHEPPTN
(Good)
20/05/2025, 2190m, NR 60 to 74. 1:59.1 (57.4, 29.1)
Finished 1/8
$8000, Chris Alford (Fr3), $4.20
worked forward, led, leader at bell, hung in under pressure, swabbed
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1st
THESTATESMAN (Fr3)
2nd
MONGIANA (Fr4) NK
3rd
COTCHINELLIE (Fr2) 1.3m
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| 7 of 10 | 14 |
MELTON
(Good)
19/04/2025, 2240m, NR 60 to 69. 1:56.4 (56.8, 28.5)
Finished 7/10
btn 10.8m, $10000, Chris Alford (Sr2), $10.00
1 out 3 back at bell
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1st
CHASING REX (Fr7)
2nd
ODIN (Fr6) 1.4m
3rd
CREDULOUS (Fr1) 1.3m
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| 7 of 10 | 199 |
MELTON
(Good)
05/04/2025, 2240m, NR 60 to 69. 1:58.0 (57.1, 28.5)
Finished 7/10
btn 15.5m, $10000, Chris Alford (Sr2), $6.00
1 out 3 back at bell
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1st
BIG BAD OSSIE (Fr5)
2nd
KWICK SAND (Fr4) HD
3rd
LUVA SCRAP (Sr4) 5.8m
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| 2 of 12 | 11 |
BENDIGO
(Good)
18/09/2024, 2150m, No NR. 1:55.9 (56.4, 29.1)
Finished 2/12
btn 1.4m, $20000, Chris Alford (Sr4), $18.00
3 wide and 1 back at bell, 3 wide late with trail, driver fined whip action
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1st
NO NOTTHEBUTTONS (Fr2)
2nd
THESTATESMAN (Sr4) 1.4m
3rd
KOMODO (Sr3) 4.7m
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| 8 of 12 | N/A |
MELTON
(Good)
07/09/2024, 2240m, No NR. 1:55.0 (53.8, 25.8)
Finished 8/12
btn 30.7m, $20000, Chris Alford (Fr4), $126.00
restrained after start, 5 back on the pegs at bell
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1st
BEST DEAL (Fr3)
2nd
SOME AMERICAN (Fr2) 6.3m
3rd
MIKI TO SUCCESS (Sr1) 14.1m
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