Melton (VIC)
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R3
Lifestyle Communities Woodlea Free for All
2240m | Mobile Start | Pacers | 7:01pm
TRACK INFORMATION
Max 7 across front
Sprint lane
RACE CONDITIONS
No NR. PBD/L4$
RESTRICTIONS
No age restrictions
No sex restrictions
PRIZE MONEY
$22,500
 
 
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R3
9 - WAR DAN BUDDY
  • 9 War Dan Buddy (SR2)
  • D: Ryan Sanderson (C)
  • T: E J Stewart
  • 1-2-x-3-2-5-x-3-1-1
2.6 2.6 2.45 2.3 2.1
$2.60 $2.60 $2.60 $2.45 $2.30 $2.10
RACE COMMENT
OVERVIEW: WAR DAN BUDDY (9) is searching for three straight victories and is a big chance of completing the task. He recorded a slick mile of 1.50.5 at Menangle then finished off best in his Melton victory on August 16. DANGEROUS (8) is resuming since a second in the Charlton Cup in March but he has been performing extremely well at the trials and should make his presence felt. He finished fifth in the Sydney Inter Dominion Final back in December so he has the class to test this field. HES FROM HEAVEN (5) is a versatile pacer, which continues to race consistently against this class. He was finishing off quickly when third behind WAR DAN BUDDY (9) at Melton last outing. ULTIMATE VINNIE (3) performs best when he is able to lead so he is perfectly drawn while BETTOR ISOLATE (6) and WESTERN SONADOR (7) are both capable of sprinting to the line quickly with the right trail forward. EARLY SPEED: 3 (possible leader), 4 RATINGS: 8,9/ 5/ 3,6,7
TODAY'S STATISTICS
13-3-1-2
TRACK
7-0-1-0
DISTANCE
7-0-1-0
TRK / DIST
12-5-3-1
LAST SEASON
6-2-1-2
THIS SEASON
2/9
OUR RANKING
CAREER STATISTICS
32%
WIN S/RATE
68%
PLACE S/RATE
31-10-7-4
CAREER
$403,952
PRIZE MONEY
1200 - 2180
WIN RANGE
14
DAYS LAST RACE
Career Statistics
Stats Win % Place % Rank
Total 31-10-7-4 32% 68% 1
Distance 7-0-1-0 0% 14% 8
Dist Range 10-1-1-1 10% 30% 8
Track 13-3-1-2 23% 46% 2
Track / Dist 7-0-1-0 0% 14% 8
This Season 6-2-1-2 33% 83% 1
Last Season 12-5-3-1 42% 75% 2
1st up 0-0-0-0 0% 0% N/A
2nd up 0-0-0-0 0% 0% N/A
Career Best MR 1:50.5MS 1
Distance Best MR 1:57.5MS 8
Win distances: 1200m (1), 1609m (3), 1720m (2), 1730m (1), 1740m (2), 2180m (1)
Stable Stats
Stats Win % Place % Rank
Driver 12mth --- 0% 0% N/A
Ryan Sanderson
Trainer 12mth --- 0% 0% N/A
E J Stewart
Trained at: Cardigan
Owners: AD Investments Pty Ltd, W R Viney
Breeder(s): Redbank Lodge Standardbreds
Colours: Navy Blue, Gold Z & Shoulders, White Yoke With Navy 'Team Zav', Navy Blue Sleeves, White Armbands.
Age/Sex: 4 year old bay horse
Breeding: Art Major USA - Lettucedance (Western Ideal (US))
National Rating: NR107
Gear Changes
Removed: ; Added:
RECENT FORM
RESULT DAY RACE DETAILS RESULT
1 of 10 14
MELTON (Good) 16/08/2025, 1720m, NR up to 105. 1:52.0 (55.6, 28.7)
Finished 1/10 $17500, Ryan Sanderson (Sr1), $3.30
1 out 2 back at bell, hung in, swabbed
1st WAR DAN BUDDY (Sr1)
2nd ISTHISJUSTFANTASY (Sr3) 1.3m
3rd HES FROM HEAVEN NZ (Fr6) HD
1 of 10 35
MENANGL (Good) 02/08/2025, 1609m, NR up to 95. 1:50.5 (54.3, 26.0)
Finished 1/10 $20400, Cameron Hart (Fr6), $2.00
gate speed, led, swabbed, leader at bell, leader at bell
1st WAR DAN BUDDY (Fr6)
2nd HORN PLAYER (Fr5) 1.6m
3rd MAJOR PERRY NZ (Fr9) 10.8m
3 of 11 119
MELTON (Good) 28/06/2025, 1720m, NR 83 to 96. 1:52.2 (55.8, 27.7)
Finished 3/11 btn 6.4m, $17500, Ryan Sanderson (Sr3), $12.00
1 out 2 back at bell, 3 wide latter
1st HES FROM HEAVEN NZ (Sr1)
2nd ROARFORROSCOE (Fr1) 3.9m
3rd WAR DAN BUDDY (Sr3) 2.4m
5 of 10 14
MENANGL (Good) 01/03/2025, 1609m, No NR. 1:49.1 (53.5, 26.7)
Finished 5/10 btn 6.5m, $250000, Bailey McDonough (Fr8), $18.00
restrained after start, 4 back on the pegs at bell, 4 back on the pegs at bell
1st BAY OF BISCAY (Fr3)
2nd CHARGE AHEAD (Fr4) 1.5m
3rd MAJOR HOT NZ (Fr1) 1.9m
2 of 10 14
MENANGL (Fast) 15/02/2025, 1609m, No NR. 1:49.8 (54.3, 26.7)
Finished 2/10 btn 2.3m, $50000, Bailey McDonough (Fr5), $7.00
swabbed, 3 back on pegs at bell, 3 back on pegs at bell
1st BAY OF BISCAY (Fr1)
2nd WAR DAN BUDDY (Fr5) 2.3m
3rd MAJOR HOT NZ (Fr2) 5.7m
3 of 10 98
MELTON (Good) 01/02/2025, 1720m, No NR. 1:50.0 (54.2, 26.8)
Finished 3/10 btn 7.3m, $50000, James Herbertson (Fr2), $7.00
gate speed, 1 out 2 back at bell
1st MIKI TO SUCCESS (Fr1)
2nd KINGMAN NZ (Sr1) 4.6m
3rd WAR DAN BUDDY (Fr2) 2.7m
2 of 10 7
MENANGL (Good) 26/10/2024, 1609m, No NR. 1:51.7 (55.3, 26.9)
Finished 2/10 btn 2.3m, $150000, Cameron Hart (Fr2), $1.40
post race blood test, gate speed, swabbed, 1 out 1 back at bell, 1 out 1 back at bell
1st AIR EXPRESS (Fr1)
2nd WAR DAN BUDDY (Fr2) 2.3m
3rd IRON CLAD (Fr4) HFHD
1 of 10 22
MENANGL (Good) 19/10/2024, 1609m, No NR. 1:51.0 (55.2, 26.8)
Finished 1/10 $25000, Cameron Hart (Fr10), $1.95
post race blood test, caught wide early , 1 out 3 back at bell, three wide without cover at bell, swabbed
1st WAR DAN BUDDY (Fr10)
2nd AIR EXPRESS (Fr3) 3.0m
3rd RAVISHING SLOY (Fr1) 7.5m
1 of 8 13
RIVERIN (Fast) 27/09/2024, 1740m, No NR. 1:53.8 (54.5, 27.5)
Finished 1/8 $15000, Allan McDonough (Fr7), $1.26
post race blood test, gate speed, worked forward, led, 800 metres, leader at bell, swabbed
1st WAR DAN BUDDY (Fr7)
2nd DOUGS FLAME (Fr1) 9.1m
3rd NATHAN STREET (Sr1) 4.1m
4 of 12 N/A
MELTON (Good) 14/09/2024, 2240m, No NR. 1:52.9 (54.2, 27.4)
Finished 4/12 btn 10.1m, $150000, James Herbertson (Sr5), $7.50
pre race swab, 1 out 5 back at bell
1st MIKI TO SUCCESS (Fr5)
2nd SOME AMERICAN (Fr4) 3.2m
3rd KINGMAN NZ (Sr2) HFNK