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R9
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Benstud Standardbreds Pace
1720m | Mobile Start | Pacers |
9:45pm
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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
4-0-2-1
TRACK
0-0-0-0
DISTANCE
0-0-0-0
TRK / DIST
9-6-1-1
LAST SEASON
11-5-3-1
THIS SEASON
55%
WIN
S/RATE
85%
PLACE
S/RATE
20-11-4-2
CAREER
$54,021
PRIZE MONEY
1609 - 2190
WIN RANGE
21
DAYS LAST RACE
| Career Statistics | ||||
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| Stats | Win % | Place % | Rank | |
| Total | 20-11-4-2 | 55% | 85% | N/A |
| Distance | 0-0-0-0 | 0% | 0% | N/A |
| Dist Range | 14-10-2-1 | 71% | 93% | N/A |
| Track | 4-0-2-1 | 0% | 75% | N/A |
| Track / Dist | 0-0-0-0 | 0% | 0% | N/A |
| This Season | 11-5-3-1 | 45% | 82% | N/A |
| Last Season | 9-6-1-1 | 67% | 89% | 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 | 1:56.9MS | N/A | ||
| Distance Best MR | 1:56.9MS | N/A | ||
| Stable Stats | ||||
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| 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: | A J Finnis, T J Dent, J McCrorie, L W Capewell, T G Harrap, K A Fox, G J Garrod, A M Penna, D Guthridge, A K Gabrielli | |||
| Breeder(s): | Alabar Bloodstock | |||
| Colours: | Red | |||
| Age/Sex: | 3 year old bay gelding | |||
| Breeding: | Always B Miki USA - Come Dance With Me NZ (Bettors Delight USA) | |||
| National Rating: | NR76 (A70) | |||
| Gear Changes | ||||
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RECENT FORM
| RESULT | DAY | RACE DETAILS | RESULT |
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| 5 of 7 | 7 |
MELTON
(Good)
19/07/2025, 2240m, No NR. 1:55.3 (56.2, 27.7)
Finished 5/7
btn 13.0m, $15000, Matthew Craven (Fr5), $2.80
pre race swab, gate speed, worked forward, 1 out 1 back at bell
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1st
CROCODILE SOCKS (Fr4)
2nd
RUFF NUT (Fr1) 3.9m
3rd
TORQUE POWER (Fr2) 4.3m
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| 3 of 11 | 7 |
MELTON
(Good)
12/07/2025, 2240m, 0W/15.0K stake 1:55.2 (57.1, 28.8)
Finished 3/11
btn 8.5m, $15000, Matthew Craven (Sr4), $1.95
3 wide middle, worked forward, led, leader at bell
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1st
THESTATESMAN (Sr2)
2nd
THE IRON DUKE (Sr3) 2.3m
3rd
ALWAYS DANCING (Sr4) 6.2m
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| 2 of 9 | 14 |
MELTON
(Good)
05/07/2025, 2240m, No NR. 1:56.6 (56.3, 26.6)
Finished 2/9
btn 2.7m, $15000, Matthew Craven (Fr1), $3.70
gate speed, led, surrendered lead early, behind leader at bell, used sprint lane
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1st
CIGANO (Fr7)
2nd
ALWAYS DANCING (Fr1) 2.7m
3rd
CROCODILE SOCKS (Fr4) 2.6m
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| 2 of 7 | 28 |
MELTON
(Good)
21/06/2025, 2240m, No NR. 1:56.5 (56.7, 27.6)
Finished 2/7
btn SHFHD, $15000, Matthew Craven (Fr4), $4.60
gate speed, led, leader at bell
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1st
KEAYANG HOLLYWOOD (Fr7)
2nd
ALWAYS DANCING (Fr4) SHFHD
3rd
CROCODILE SOCKS (Fr1) 2.3m
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| 1 of 9 | 7 |
G DERBY
(Good)
24/05/2025, 1800m, NR up to 69. 1:57.1 (57.6, 28.8)
Finished 1/9
$14000, Wayne Hill (Fr4), $1.35
post race blood test, gate speed, worked forward, led, leader at bell, swabbed
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1st
ALWAYS DANCING (Fr4)
2nd
JUST CHAI (Fr5) 1.2m
3rd
DUKE OF DUNDEE NZ (Fr3) 2.2m
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| 1 of 7 | 4 |
G DERBY
(Good)
17/05/2025, 1800m, NR up to 69. 1:57.0 (58.7, 29.3)
Finished 1/7
$4500, Wayne Hill (Fr2), $1.45
gate speed, led, leader at bell
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1st
ALWAYS DANCING (Fr2)
2nd
JUST CHAI (Fr7) 9.2m
3rd
MAJOR ICON NZ (Fr1) 1.1m
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| 1 of 6 | 14 |
MT.GAMB
(Good)
13/05/2025, 1780m, NR 43 to 49. 2:00.3 (59.3, 29.5)
Finished 1/6
$4500, Hannah Lewis (Fr6), $1.45
post race blood test, gate speed, led, leader at bell, swabbed
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1st
ALWAYS DANCING (Fr6)
2nd
HEAVY METAL HAMMER (Fr2) 5.0m
3rd
CLASSACT (Fr1) 7.4m
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| 1 of 8 | 18 |
MT.GAMB
(Good)
29/04/2025, 2190m, NR 41 to 46. 2:02.3 (58.8, 29.9)
Finished 1/8
$4500, Hannah Lewis (Sr3), $1.60
3 wide middle, worked forward, outside leader at bell
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1st
ALWAYS DANCING (Sr3)
2nd
WE FAVOUR ROSIE (Sr2) 6.4m
3rd
THE NOTORIOUS R B G NZ (Fr2) 4.9m
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| 1 of 7 | 10 |
MT.GAMB
(Good)
11/04/2025, 1780m, NR up to 46. 2:00.1 (57.8, 29.0)
Finished 1/7
$4500, Lochie Cook (Fr6), $1.40
gate speed, 3 wide early, worked forward, led, leader at bell
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1st
ALWAYS DANCING (Fr6)
2nd
SWISS LIGHTNING (Fr1) 9.1m
3rd
PRESIDENTIALCHANGE (Fr2) 6.9m
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| 2 of 6 | N/A |
MT.GAMB
(Good)
01/04/2025, 1780m, NR 47 to 54. 2:01.0 (57.9, 29.3)
Finished 2/6
btn SHFHD, $4500, Jayson Finnis (Fr4), $4.60
post race blood test, 1 out 1 back at bell
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1st
MIKI STEAMED HOME (Fr3)
2nd
ALWAYS DANCING (Fr4) HFHD
3rd
EASTBRO KOZZY (Fr1) SHFHD
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