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
9 - DHAULAGIRI NZ
  • 9 Dhaulagiri NZ (SR2)
  • D: Lochie Cook (C)
  • T: M D Horsnell
  • 6-7-9-7-4-9-0-4-5-3
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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
34-2-3-4
TRACK
11-0-1-0
DISTANCE
11-0-1-0
TRK / DIST
34-4-5-4
LAST SEASON
10-0-0-1
THIS SEASON
CAREER STATISTICS
14%
WIN S/RATE
34%
PLACE S/RATE
119-17-16-8
CAREER
$169,246
PRIZE MONEY
1609 - 2600
WIN RANGE
7
DAYS LAST RACE
Career Statistics
Stats Win % Place % Rank
Total 119-17-16-8 14% 34% 7
Distance 11-0-1-0 0% 9% 11
Dist Range 35-7-6-1 20% 40% 4
Track 34-2-3-4 6% 26% 11
Track / Dist 11-0-1-0 0% 9% 11
This Season 10-0-0-1 0% 10% 12
Last Season 34-4-5-4 12% 38% 9
1st up 0-0-0-0 0% 0% N/A
2nd up 0-0-0-0 0% 0% N/A
Career Best MR 1:54.2MS 6
Distance Best MR 1:54.2MS 6
Win distances: 1609m (6), 1790m (1), 1980m (3), 2030m (1), 2240m (3), 2400m (2), 2600m (1)
Stable Stats
Stats Win % Place % Rank
Driver 12mth --- 0% 0% N/A
Lochie Cook
Trainer 12mth --- 0% 0% N/A
M D Horsnell
Trained at: Terang
Owners: M D Horsnell, B I Drake, K M Armsden, D J Horsnell, F M Pearson, C A Pearson, A M Rice
Breeder(s): M A Craig
Colours: Navy Blue, Horsnell Logo, Red Seams.
Age/Sex: 8 year old bay gelding
Breeding: American Ideal USA - Chloe Finn (NZ) (Grinfromeartoear USA)
National Rating: NR72
Gear Changes
Removed: ; Added:
RECENT FORM
RESULT DAY RACE DETAILS RESULT
3 of 8 7
MELTON (Good) 23/08/2025, 2240m, NR up to 80 (NMWL6M) 1:55.0 (56.0, 28.6)
Finished 3/8 btn 9.4m, $10000, Glen Craven (Sr1), $15.00
4 back on the pegs at bell
1st FORTY LOVE (Fr6)
2nd STORMRYDER (Sr2) 5.1m
3rd DHAULAGIRI NZ (Sr1) 4.3m
5 of 12 7
MELTON (Good) 16/08/2025, 2240m, NR 70 to 79. 1:54.0 (56.5, 27.8)
Finished 5/12 btn 24.7m, $15000, Glen Craven (Sr5), $71.00
5 back on the pegs at bell
1st FOX DAN (Sr3)
2nd SURFINGMAKESCENTS (Sr1) 7.7m
3rd FORTY LOVE (Fr1) HFHD
4 of 9 7
MELTON (Good) 09/08/2025, 1720m, NR 70 to 79. 1:53.4 (56.3, 27.6)
Finished 4/9 btn 11.0m, $15000, Jason Lee (Sr3), $61.00
6 back on the pegs at bell
1st LOOK LIKE DIAMONDS (Sr2)
2nd THE HIGHLIGHT REEL (Fr6) 1.8m
3rd JACCKA CONNOR NZ (Fr2) 7.1m
12 of 12 21
MELTON (Good) 02/08/2025, 1720m, NR 67 to 75. 1:53.9 (55.4, 27.7)
Finished 12/12 btn 89.9m, $15000, Lochie Cook (Fr1), $34.00
broke in score up, out of position at start, out of draw mobile starts, trailed field, tailed off at bell
1st FOX DAN (Sr4)
2nd CLEAR LEFT NZ (Fr2) 2.2m
3rd SILVER PISTOL (Sr5) 1.1m
9 of 10 15
MELTON (Good) 12/07/2025, 2240m, NR 70 to 79. 1:55.2 (56.8, 28.3)
Finished 9/10 btn 94.0m, $15000, Lochie Cook (Fr3), $18.00
gate speed, worked forward, led, leader at bell, hung out, tired latter stages, vets examination after race, endoscopic exam, no abnormalities rep., run queried, stood down 1 trial
1st JUSTALITTLESIP NZ (Fr5)
2nd LINCOLN RIVER NZ (Fr2) 7.0m
3rd JILLIBY ILLUMINATE NZ (Sr3) 4.0m
4 of 9 6
MILDURA (Good) 27/06/2025, 1790m, NR 65 or better. 1:57.5 (57.5, 29.2)
Finished 4/9 btn 8.4m, $8000, Lochie Cook (Sr2), $5.50
broke in score up, warning issued, 1 out 1 back at bell
1st ALL DA RAGE (Sr4)
2nd LETSGO BIG GIRL (Fr4) 6.8m
3rd NOBLE TRICK (Sr1) 1.4m
7 of 12 7
MELTON (Good) 21/06/2025, 2240m, NR 70 to 79. 1:54.3 (55.2, 27.7)
Finished 7/12 btn 26.8m, $15000, Lochie Cook (Fr6), $51.00
restrained after start, 6 back on the pegs at bell, checked
1st MY ULTIMATE BARNEY (Sr3)
2nd CLYMENUS NZ (Fr1) 3.2m
3rd ODIN (Fr4) NK
9 of 11 14
MELTON (Good) 14/06/2025, 1720m, NR 70 to 79. 1:54.6 (55.9, 27.8)
Finished 9/11 btn 9.3m, $15000, Lochie Cook (Sr4), $41.00
5 back on the pegs at bell, held up
1st MAXY WANTS TO PLAY (Fr1)
2nd MY UNCLE STAN (Sr1) HD
3rd ODIN (Fr4) HD
7 of 10 7
MELTON (Good) 31/05/2025, 1720m, NR 68 to 82. 1:55.0 (56.6, 27.1)
Finished 7/10 btn 8.9m, $15000, Lochie Cook (Sr2), $8.00
pre race swab, 1 out 3 back at bell
1st MY UNCLE STAN (Fr1)
2nd NEATNTIDY (Fr4) HD
3rd JACCKA CONNOR NZ (Sr3) 2.5m
6 of 11 N/A
MELTON (Good) 24/05/2025, 2240m, NR 80 to 89. 1:55.0 (55.4, 28.2)
Finished 6/11 btn 10.2m, $17500, Glen Craven (Fr7), $151.00
trainer cautioned gear, fractious in score up, last chance in draw, inconvenienced, 5 back on the pegs at bell
1st KISS NZ (Sr3)
2nd SMOKEN ACE NZ (Sr1) 3.7m
3rd RAKERO SLAMMER NZ (Fr3) HD
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LAST WIN
1 of 8 N/A
GEELONG (Rain Affected) 04/10/2024, 1609m, NR 70 to 79. 1:56.8 (56.1, 27.8)
Finished 1/8 $10000, Jack Laugher (Sr1), $11.00
broke in score up, warning issued, behind leader at bell, used sprint lane, swabbed
1st DHAULAGIRI NZ (Sr1)
2nd ALBY TWO CHAINS (Fr1) HFHD
3rd SPIRIT OF ARION NZ (Fr5) HFHD