Melton (VIC)
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R8
Hygain Victory Pace
1720m | Mobile Start | Pacers | 9:52pm
TRACK INFORMATION
Max 7 across front
Sprint lane
RACE CONDITIONS
NR 65 to 75. 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
$17,500
 
 
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R8
2 - MAGIC MIKE NZ
  • 2 Magic Mike NZ (FR2)
  • D: Michael Bellman
  • T: J D Justice
  • 3-0-3-3-6-7-7-6-3-7
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RACE COMMENT
OVERVIEW: CIGANO (12) has only suffered defeat once in five starts for the season and that effort was in the Nutrien Classic Final. He was a very impressive winner in a mile rate of 1.54.7 at Melton last outing and should take beating again. ALWAYS BE BLAKEY (10) settled last on the markers from an awkward draw and had no room over the latter stages so he had excuses at his latest seventh. He recorded a sizzling mile rate of 1.52.8 when he scored at Melton prior so he looms as one of the leading chances again. MONA MIA (1) is a classy mare, which appears to be suited against this line up and is drawn to receive every chance. JACCKA CONNOR (7) is poorly drawn but he finished brilliantly from three back on the markers when a close fourth (1/2 neck) behind Operative Line last week so he is not without a chance. EARLY SPEED: 4 (possible leader), 5,6 RATINGS: 12/ 10/ 1,7/ 5,6/ 3,4,8/ 9
TODAY'S STATISTICS
71-5-8-12
TRACK
44-5-6-8
DISTANCE
44-5-6-8
TRK / DIST
8-0-1-0
LAST SEASON
20-0-0-4
THIS SEASON
CAREER STATISTICS
9%
WIN S/RATE
44%
PLACE S/RATE
157-14-29-26
CAREER
$203,311
PRIZE MONEY
1650 - 2160
WIN RANGE
8
DAYS LAST RACE
Career Statistics
Stats Win % Place % Rank
Total 157-14-29-26 9% 44% 10
Distance 44-5-6-8 11% 43% 4
Dist Range 73-11-10-10 15% 42% 5
Track 71-5-8-12 7% 35% 5
Track / Dist 44-5-6-8 11% 43% 4
This Season 20-0-0-4 0% 20% 11
Last Season 8-0-1-0 0% 13% 12
1st up 0-0-0-0 0% 0% N/A
2nd up 0-0-0-0 0% 0% N/A
Career Best MR 1:54.3MS 7
Distance Best MR 1:54.3MS 7
Win distances: 1650m (2), 1690m (1), 1720m (5), 1740m (1), 1800m (1), 2030m (1), 2100m (1), 2160m (1)
Stable Stats
Stats Win % Place % Rank
Driver 12mth --- 0% 0% N/A
Michael Bellman
Trainer 12mth --- 0% 0% N/A
J D Justice
Trained at: Harkness
Owners: J D (Joanne) Justice
Breeder(s): M A Robertson, P J Robertson
Colours: Red, Gold Star
Age/Sex: 8 year old bay gelding
Breeding: A Rocknroll Dance USA - Cafe Girl (NZ) (In the Pocket USA)
National Rating: NR62 (A65)
Gear Changes
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RECENT FORM
RESULT DAY RACE DETAILS RESULT
7 of 10 27
MELTON (Good) 22/08/2025, 2240m, NR 53 to 58. 1:57.3 (56.6, 27.4)
Finished 7/10 btn 26.1m, $7000, Blake Pace (Sr2), $61.00
1 out 2 back at bell
1st VINEY (Fr1)
2nd STEEL THE MOMENT (Sr1) 1.4m
3rd SURFE LA MER (Fr5) HFNK
3 of 7 7
MELTON (Good) 26/07/2025, 1720m, NR up to 80 (NMWL6M) 1:54.8 (57.2, 29.1)
Finished 3/7 btn 7.8m, $10000, Michael Bellman (Fr4), $5.00
pre race swab, outside leader at bell
1st TRIPLE ROCK SAINT NZ (Fr6)
2nd DANCE AWAY (Fr3) 5.0m
3rd MAGIC MIKE NZ (Fr4) 2.7m
6 of 8 9
MELTON (Good) 19/07/2025, 1720m, NR up to 105. 1:52.8 (54.2, 27.3)
Finished 6/8 btn 10.3m, $17500, Michael Bellman (Fr1), $51.00
behind leader at bell
1st JILLIBY NITRO (Fr2)
2nd FIGHTER COMMAND (Fr7) 6.2m
3rd YOUNG BLUEY (Fr3) 1.4m
7 of 10 5
BALARAT (Rain Affected) 10/07/2025, 1710m, NR 56 to 61. 1:54.2 (57.9, 30.0)
Finished 7/10 btn 10.0m, $7000, Brent Murphy (Sr1), $7.50
3 back on pegs at bell, held up
1st GRAYSON RED (Fr6)
2nd VALIENTE (Sr3) 2.1m
3rd IM WESLEY (Fr1) HD
7 of 12 7
MELTON (Good) 05/07/2025, 1720m, NR 65 to 75. 1:53.3 (58.1, 28.8)
Finished 7/12 btn 15.8m, $15000, Michael Bellman (Fr4), $151.00
1 out 1 back at bell
1st HES ALL TORQUE (Sr5)
2nd ODIN (Sr2) 1.4m
3rd JACCKA CONNOR NZ (Sr3) 2.8m
6 of 10 8
MELTON (Good) 28/06/2025, 1720m, NR 57 to 67. 1:54.2 (56.7, 28.4)
Finished 6/10 btn 8.4m, $10000, Brent Murphy (Fr5), $126.00
1 out 2 back at bell, used sprint lane
1st STORMS COLLIDE (Fr4)
2nd TARA VICTORY NZ (Fr1) 1.7m
3rd EASTBRO KOZZY (Fr2) NK
3 of 11 8
MELTON (Good) 20/06/2025, 1720m, NR 60 to 69. 1:54.3 (56.9, 28.3)
Finished 3/11 btn 5.2m, $10000, Michael Bellman (Sr1), $71.00
3 back on pegs at bell, held up early
1st ALWAYS BE BLAKEY (Sr2)
2nd HEZA PUNK ROCKER NZ (Fr3) 1.2m
3rd MAGIC MIKE NZ (Sr1) 4.1m
3 of 10 12
BALARAT (Good) 12/06/2025, 2200m, NR 55 to 62. 1:58.9 (56.0, 27.8)
Finished 3/10 btn 7.2m, $7000, Brent Murphy (Sr4), $41.00
1 out 3 back at bell
1st TWISTING BY NZ (Sr3)
2nd WOTDIDUSAAAY (Sr2) 3.5m
3rd MAGIC MIKE NZ (Sr4) 3.7m
10 of 10 8
MELTON (Good) 31/05/2025, 1720m, NR 68 to 82. 1:55.0 (56.6, 27.1)
Finished 10/10 btn 11.4m, $15000, Anthony Butt (Fr2), $81.00
1 out 2 back at bell
1st MY UNCLE STAN (Fr1)
2nd NEATNTIDY (Fr4) HD
3rd JACCKA CONNOR NZ (Sr3) 2.5m
3 of 8 N/A
MELTON (Good) 23/05/2025, 1720m, NR 60 to 69. 1:52.7 (55.5, 28.0)
Finished 3/8 btn 15.9m, $10000, Michael Bellman (Fr2), $51.00
gate speed, held up early, 3 back on pegs at bell
1st COLLECTIVE WORKS (Fr4)
2nd MY ULTIMATE BARNEY (Fr5) 10.0m
3rd MAGIC MIKE NZ (Fr2) 5.9m
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LAST WIN
1 of 9 N/A
RIVERIN (Good) 24/11/2023, 1740m, NR up to 63. 1:54.9 (56.5, 28.4)
Finished 1/9 $9792, Shane Hallcroft (Fr3), $2.30
post race blood test, 800 metres, outside leader at bell, claimed, swabbed
1st MAGIC MIKE NZ (Fr3)
2nd ROCK OF JOY (Fr4) HD
3rd STRAVINSKY (Fr7) NK