Melton (VIC)
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6 7 8 9
R5
Vhrc the Holmfield
1720m | Mobile Start | Trotters | 8:10pm
TRACK INFORMATION
Max 7 across front
Sprint lane
RACE CONDITIONS
No NR. RBD
RESTRICTIONS
3YO
No sex restrictions
PRIZE MONEY
$30,000
 
 
  Flucs Open Today Fluc -3 Fluc -2 Fluc -1 Win
R5
1 - SAM NIEN
  • 1 Sam Nien (FR1)
  • D: Darren Pace
  • T: D J Pace
  • 5-4-0-x-9-3-1-4-7-4
101.0 101.0 67.0 61.0 51.0 67.0
$101.00 $101.00 $67.00 $61.00 $51.00 $67.00
RACE COMMENT
OVERVIEW: COMMODUS (2) was resuming since a second in the New South Wales Derby in May when he led throughout to win the Wagon Apollo at Bendigo. He is drawn to lead again and will take catching over the sprint distance. ALRIGHTY (9) is drawn behind COMMODUS (2) so he should gain a nice trail through in the early stages. He raced without cover throughout when second at his latest appearance and he is capable of running fast time over the sprint distance. VYTIS (6) finished off strongly to win at Melton two starts ago then followed with a third in the Wagon Apollo. He is awkwardly drawn but has the class to test this field. TRACY THE JET (3) is resuming since a second in the New South Wales Oaks in May but she has performed nicely at the trials and is worth a ticket each way. NO MONEY NO HONEY (8) has a nice trailing draw and KEAYANG KURKI (10) has ability when he is able to put it altogether. EARLY SPEED: 2 (likely leader), 1,5 RATINGS: 2/ 6,9/ 3/ 10/ 8
TODAY'S STATISTICS
5-1-0-0
TRACK
3-1-0-0
DISTANCE
3-1-0-0
TRK / DIST
6-1-0-0
LAST SEASON
6-1-0-1
THIS SEASON
CAREER STATISTICS
17%
WIN S/RATE
25%
PLACE S/RATE
12-2-0-1
CAREER
$10,630
PRIZE MONEY
1720 - 2080
WIN RANGE
10
DAYS LAST RACE
Career Statistics
Stats Win % Place % Rank
Total 12-2-0-1 17% 25% 8
Distance 3-1-0-0 33% 33% 2
Dist Range 5-1-0-0 20% 20% 8
Track 5-1-0-0 20% 20% 8
Track / Dist 3-1-0-0 33% 33% 2
This Season 6-1-0-1 17% 33% 8
Last Season 6-1-0-0 17% 17% 6
1st up 0-0-0-0 0% 0% N/A
2nd up 0-0-0-0 0% 0% N/A
Career Best MR TR2:00.4MS 8
Distance Best MR TR2:00.4MS 6
Stable Stats
Stats Win % Place % Rank
Driver 12mth --- 0% 0% N/A
Darren Pace
Trainer 12mth --- 0% 0% N/A
D J Pace
Trained at: New Gisborne
Owners: S (Shwu-Mei) Thompson
Breeder(s): Yabby Dam Farms Pty Ltd
Colours: Red, White Diamond Sash, White Sleeves, Royal Blue Stripe & Cuffs
Age/Sex: 3 year old brown gelding
Breeding: Volstead USA - Sassy Pinevale (Cr Commando USA)
National Rating: NR53
Gear Changes
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RECENT FORM
RESULT DAY RACE DETAILS RESULT
4 of 8 18
BENDIGO (Good) 06/08/2025, 1609m, No NR. 1:58.3 (57.1, 28.2)
Finished 4/8 btn 5.8m, $10000, Darren Pace (Fr3), $41.00
pre race warm up, gate speed, led, surrendered lead early, behind leader at bell
1st COMMODUS (Fr5)
2nd ALRIGHTY (Fr7) 3.2m
3rd VYTIS (Fr6) HD
7 of 10 6
MELTON (Good) 19/07/2025, 2240m, No NR. 2:00.1 (58.9, 29.9)
Finished 7/10 btn 21.3m, $15000, Darren Pace (Sr1), $26.00
pre race warm up, checked and broke, 1 out 4 back at bell
1st VYTIS (Sr3)
2nd SKY FLAIR (Fr4) NK
3rd MYSTERY FRED (Fr6) 2.3m
4 of 10 7
CRANBRN (Good) 13/07/2025, 1609m, NR 53 to 60. 1:58.9 (59.4, 29.7)
Finished 4/10 btn 8.2m, $7000, Darren Pace (Fr4), $3.80
pre race warm up, restrained after start, 1 out 4 back at bell, held up early, used sprint lane
1st CARLA PIXIE NZ (Sr1)
2nd RIGHT OF REPLY (Fr2) 5.2m
3rd MONTANA CHEVELLE (Fr1) 1.4m
1 of 7 7
CRANBRN (Good) 06/07/2025, 2080m, NR up to 45. 2:02.1 (59.4, 30.1)
Finished 1/7 $4000, Darren Pace (Fr6), $3.20
pre race warm up, outside leader at bell, swabbed
1st SAM NIEN (Fr6)
2nd AMARTEY (Fr4) 13.0m
3rd ZIPPING VOLSTEAD (Fr7) HD
3 of 8 11
CRANBRN (Rain Affected) 29/06/2025, 2080m, 0-1 WIN 2:05.3 (59.3, 28.8)
Finished 3/8 btn 7.8m, $6000, Darren Pace (Fr2), $14.00
pre race warm up, 1 out 2 back at bell
1st SKY FLAIR (Fr3)
2nd FRITSCH (Fr1) 4.8m
3rd SAM NIEN (Fr2) 2.9m
9 of 10 214
BENDIGO (Good) 18/06/2025, 2150m, 0-1 WIN 2:00.9 (58.6, 28.7)
Finished 9/10 btn 21.8m, $6000, Darren Pace (Fr7), $10.00
pre race warm up, restrained after start, 5 back on the pegs at bell
1st VERA LANE (Fr5)
2nd JUST AS I AM (Sr1) 3.8m
3rd KARBINE (Fr4) 1.9m
11 of 11 10
MELTON (Good) 16/11/2024, 2240m, No NR. 1:58.7 (56.0, 27.6)
Finished 11/11 btn 175.6m, $50000, John Justice (Sr4), $81.00
1 out 3 back at bell, broke
1st ENCHAUFFOUR (Fr2)
2nd REY BAILANDO (Fr4) 7.8m
3rd COMMODUS (Fr7) HD
4 of 7 41
BENDIGO (Good) 06/11/2024, 2150m, No NR. 2:02.9 (58.9, 29.1)
Finished 4/7 btn 16.3m, $10000, John Justice (Fr1), $3.30
broke in score up, caused false start, out of draw mobile starts, gate speed, led, surrendered lead early, 3 back on pegs at bell
1st REY BAILANDO (Fr4)
2nd TENASEA WHISKEY (Fr5) 8.7m
3rd SPEEDY COMET (Fr2) 3.9m
5 of 7 22
MELTON (Good) 26/09/2024, 1720m, No NR. 1:57.5 (57.6, 28.8)
Finished 5/7 btn 21.1m, $15000, Ewa Justice (Fr7), $23.00
pre race swab, restrained early stages, 1 out 2 back at bell
1st GATESYS GEM (Fr2)
2nd I AM HELLBOUND (Fr3) 11.4m
3rd SHES SKY HIGH (Fr1) 3.7m
9 of 9 N/A
MARYBRO (Good) 04/09/2024, 2190m, No NR. 2:02.5 (58.0, 27.9)
Finished 9/9 btn 101.9m, $10000, John Justice (Fr2), $3.60
broke in score up, out of position at start, out of draw mobile starts, tailed off at bell, trailed field
1st COMMODUS (Fr1)
2nd VYTIS (Fr6) 1.9m
3rd MECARNO (Fr5) 13.7m