Melton (VIC)
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R9
Hip Pocket Castlemaine Pace
2240m | Mobile Start | Pacers | 10:23pm
TRACK INFORMATION
Max 7 across front
Sprint lane
RACE CONDITIONS
NR 75 to 89. Also eligible claimers eligible under claiming rules with a claiming price between $1000 and $25000 (GST inclusive). PBD/NR
RESTRICTIONS
No age restrictions
No sex restrictions
PRIZE MONEY
$17,500
 
 
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R9
4 - FOX DAN
  • 4 Fox Dan (FR4)
  • D: Ryan Sanderson (C)
  • T: E J Stewart
  • 2-3-x-1-1-4-x-2-1-1
1.35 1.35 1.25
$1.35 $1.35 - - $1.35 $1.25
RACE COMMENT
OVERVIEW: FOX DAN (4) progressed forward to race without cover when a big winner in a strong mile rate of 1.54.0 (2240m) at Melton last outing. He is building up an imposing strike rate and is clearly the horse to beat again. JUSTALITTLESIP (9) sprinted sharply from midfield and won clearly over Arggghhh and LE BELLE BIJOUX (7) at Melton last outing. He gets into this race nicely with a concession claim and is worth thought again. SURFINGMAKESCENTS (3) finished off strongly when second behind FOX DAN (4) last outing. She has performed well in her four starts since resuming from a long break and looms as one of the leading chances again. DIAMOND ECLIPSE (6) put together three straight victories prior being shuffled back on the markers and using the sprint lane in the home straight at his latest fifth. He is a speedy pacer and warrants respect. EARLY SPEED: 4 (likely leader), 2,3,6 RATINGS: 4/ 9/ 3,6/ 7/ 5
TODAY'S STATISTICS
6-3-2-1
TRACK
4-1-2-1
DISTANCE
4-1-2-1
TRK / DIST
5-3-1-1
LAST SEASON
6-4-1-0
THIS SEASON
1/9
OUR RANKING
CAREER STATISTICS
64%
WIN S/RATE
91%
PLACE S/RATE
11-7-2-1
CAREER
$140,132
PRIZE MONEY
1720 - 2240
WIN RANGE
14
DAYS LAST RACE
Career Statistics
Stats Win % Place % Rank
Total 11-7-2-1 64% 91% 1
Distance 4-1-2-1 25% 100% 1
Dist Range 5-2-2-1 40% 100% 1
Track 6-3-2-1 50% 100% 1
Track / Dist 4-1-2-1 25% 100% 1
This Season 6-4-1-0 67% 83% 1
Last Season 5-3-1-1 60% 100% 1
1st up 0-0-0-0 0% 0% N/A
2nd up 0-0-0-0 0% 0% N/A
Career Best MR 1:52.1MS 2
Distance Best MR 1:54.0MS 1
Win distances: 1720m (2), 1730m (3), 2150m (1), 2240m (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: D Zavitsanos, P A Fox
Breeder(s): D Zavitsanos
Colours: White Shoulders, Navy Blue Triangle With Gold Z, Navy Blue Sleeves, Two Gold Armbands
Age/Sex: 3 year old bay colt
Breeding: Art Major USA - Jodila (Jeremes Jet USA)
National Rating: NR83 (A75)
Gear Changes
Removed: ; Added:
RECENT FORM
RESULT DAY RACE DETAILS RESULT
1 of 12 14
MELTON (Good) 16/08/2025, 2240m, NR 70 to 79. 1:54.0 (56.5, 27.8)
Finished 1/12 $15000, Ryan Sanderson (Sr3), $2.50
3 wide middle, worked forward, outside leader at bell, swabbed
1st FOX DAN (Sr3)
2nd SURFINGMAKESCENTS (Sr1) 7.7m
3rd FORTY LOVE (Fr1) HFHD
1 of 12 35
MELTON (Good) 02/08/2025, 1720m, NR 67 to 75. 1:53.9 (55.4, 27.7)
Finished 1/12 $15000, Ryan Sanderson (Sr4), $2.70
3 wide early, worked forward, outside leader at bell, swabbed
1st FOX DAN (Sr4)
2nd CLEAR LEFT NZ (Fr2) 2.2m
3rd SILVER PISTOL (Sr5) 1.1m
2 of 12 91
MELTON (Good) 28/06/2025, 2240m, NR 68 to 82. 1:56.3 (55.6, 27.1)
Finished 2/12 btn 3.2m, $15000, Cameron Hart (Sr1), $5.50
3 back on pegs at bell, held up early, used sprint lane, contact marker pegs
1st SILVER PISTOL (Fr5)
2nd FOX DAN (Sr1) 3.2m
3rd PESCI (Fr1) HFNK
4 of 10 5
BTHURST (Good) 29/03/2025, 1730m, No NR. 1:53.0 (55.3, 28.1)
Finished 4/10 btn 12.9m, $100000, James Herbertson (Fr5), $11.00
post race blood test, 3 wide early, restrained middle stages, 800 metres, three wide without cover at bell
1st JACKS ULTIMATE FURY NZ (Fr6)
2nd HESITATE (Fr1) 2.6m
3rd SEATHESTARS (Sr1) 10.0m
1 of 9 23
BTHURST (Good) 24/03/2025, 1730m, No NR. 1:52.1 (56.4, 28.7)
Finished 1/9 $9792, James Herbertson (Fr1), $1.35
post race blood test, gate speed, led, 800 metres, leader at bell, swabbed
1st FOX DAN (Fr1)
2nd SWEET ON LEXY (Fr3) 1.8m
3rd GO WITHOUT (Fr2) HD
1 of 11 168
MELTON (Good) 01/03/2025, 1720m, NR 60 to 69. 1:54.5 (56.1, 27.8)
Finished 1/11 $10000, James Herbertson (Sr5), $1.25
3 wide early, 3 wide middle, worked forward, outside leader at bell, swabbed
1st FOX DAN (Sr5)
2nd THE IRON DUKE (Fr6) 1.3m
3rd CAPTAIN MAASTRICHT (Fr1) 1.2m
3 of 12 7
MELTON (Good) 14/09/2024, 2240m, No NR. 1:55.8 (56.0, 27.4)
Finished 3/12 btn 1.5m, $150000, Cameron Hart (Sr2), $12.00
4 back on the pegs at bell
1st ALWAYS HOT (Sr5)
2nd GO MIKI (Sr1) NK
3rd FOX DAN (Sr2) HD
2 of 12 10
MELTON (Good) 07/09/2024, 2240m, No NR. 1:55.2 (56.0, 27.5)
Finished 2/12 btn SHFHD, $20000, Jackie Barker (Fr4), $1.45
3 wide early, worked forward, led, leader at bell
1st GO MIKI (Sr4)
2nd FOX DAN (Fr4) SHFHD
3rd CAPTAIN MOORE (Fr5) 4.9m
1 of 9 151
BENDIGO (Good) 28/08/2024, 2150m, No NR. 1:58.3 (55.6, 27.5)
Finished 1/9 $10000, Mark Pitt (Sr2), $1.30
3 wide middle, worked forward, outside leader at bell, swabbed
1st FOX DAN (Sr2)
2nd COASTAL DRIVE (Fr5) HFHD
3rd SCHERGER THAT (Fr3) 10.5m
1 of 10 N/A
BTHURST (Fast) 30/03/2024, 1730m, No NR. 1:54.7 (56.2, 28.6)
Finished 1/10 $150000, Jack Callaghan (Fr1), $1.95
post race blood test, gate speed, led, 800 metres, leader at bell, swabbed
1st FOX DAN (Fr1)
2nd MY ULTIMATE BARNEY (Fr3) 3.8m
3rd WAZZA (Fr5) 3.3m