Melton Race 6

Hygain Edge Pace

Prize Money: $15,000

THESTATESMAN (5) has the hoof on the till after placing in his last three outings at this circuit and distance, racing wide in the latter stages at the latest appearance before boxing on to finish 3 metres away in third. Draws wider but deserves a win and with even luck could achieve it here. SOHO DARKNSTORMY (4) put the writing on the wall last time when a neck from the winner in second at this circuit and distance. Beat THESTATESMAN home there and he draws closer to the pegs so could do it again. MEDINA (9) faded out last start but was going well prior including a win here two back so is worth another chance. CLYMENUS NZ (7) draws wide but brings some good form to the table including a win from the back row at this circuit and distance last month.

Distance: 2240m
Class: NR 70 to 79
Track: Good
Weather: -
Surface: All Weather

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Springfield Affair (Fr1) 6548357756
Trainer: K S Von Duve (Glencoe)
Driver: Lochie Cook
Prize Money: $259,421
Win / Place: 13% / 44%

8 yo Brown Gelding

Sire: SHADOW PLAY (USA)

Dam: FLAMINGO ROSE (NZ)

Rating

Stats

Career

203: 27-31-32

Distance

67: 6-9-10

Trk/Dst

19: 0-2-2

Track

30: 1-2-4

Season

29: 1-4-3

1st Up

8: 1-1-2

2nd Up

8: 4-1-1

3rd Up

7: 2-0-0

Metro

110: 15-18-17

Non-Metro

93: 12-13-15

Mobile

203: 27-31-32

Standing

0: 0-0-0

All-Weather

203: 27-31-32

Slushy

0: 0-0-0

Grass

0: 0-0-0

Best Mile

1:54.53

Driver Stats

Driver/Horse

47: 2-4-11

Driver Last 50

50: 3-6-5

Comments

Last start was driven from back in the field when 6th (Fr5) over 1720m at this track was 8th-17.35 at the bell, beaten 17 m by Apollostorm (2:02.00) on July 4 at $81. At the start before 5th (Sr5) over 2240m at this track, beaten 35 m by Apollostorm (2:40.70) on June 27 at $81. Has the inside draw which may spark a revival.

Expected Settling Position: Leader

Last Starts days since last start

Place	Date	Track	Distance	Start	Surface	Barrier	Driver	Race Time	Mile Rate	Margin	SP	Days	Class	Prize	Prize Won	Result
6th of 9	4/7/26	Melton	1720m	Mobile	All Weather	Fr5	Lochie Cook	2:02.00	1:54.1	17.6m	$81	7	NR 67 to 75	$15,000	$300	1. Apollostorm 2. Hoorah Philtra 3. Ozzie Corka
5th of 11	27/6/26	Melton	2240m	Mobile	All Weather	Sr5	Lochie Cook	2:40.70	1:55.4	33.1m	$81	14	NR 60 to 71	$15,000	$450	1. Apollostorm 2. Le Cardinal 3. Keayang Payton
7th of 8	13/6/26	Melton	2240m	Mobile	All Weather	Fr5	Lochie Cook	2:42.40	1:56.7	20.8m	$51	14	NR 70 to 79	$15,000	$300	1. Good Tobe Locksley 2. Zenario 3. My Uncle Stan
7th of 8	30/5/26	Melton	1720m	Mobile	All Weather	Fr1	Lochie Cook	2:02.50	1:54.6	11.4m	$12	7	NR 70 to 79	$15,000	$300	1. Maxnjax 2. Komodo 3. Clymenus NZ
5th of 8	23/5/26	Melton	2240m	Mobile	All Weather	Fr1	Lochie Cook	2:39.20	1:54.4	14.6m	$61	7	NR 75 to 88	$17,500	$525	1. Some American 2. Day Two 3. Keayang Renegade
3rd of 9	16/5/26	Melton	1720m	Mobile	All Weather	Sr2	Lochie Cook	2:03.70	1:55.7	7.4m	$41	7	NR 70 to 82	$15,000	$1,500	1. Keayang Wasabi 2. Clymenus NZ 3. Springfield Affair

Bubba Scrub Nz (Fr2) 6668465556
Trainer: P I Parsons (Parwan)
Driver: Jackie Barker
Prize Money: $166,921
Win / Place: 18% / 41%

7 yo Bay Gelding

Sire: HES WATCHING (USA)

Dam: HIP POCKET (NZ)

Rating

Stats

Career

91: 17-11-10

Distance

17: 2-0-3

Trk/Dst

10: 1-0-0

Track

18: 1-0-0

Season

15: 1-0-0

1st Up

6: 1-3-0

2nd Up

5: 1-0-2

3rd Up

5: 1-0-0

Metro

37: 5-3-1

Non-Metro

54: 12-8-9

Mobile

90: 17-11-10

Standing

1: 0-0-0

All-Weather

89: 17-11-9

Slushy

0: 0-0-0

Grass

2: 0-0-1

Best Mile

1:51.30

Driver Stats

Driver/Horse

14: 0-0-0

Driver Last 50

50: 6-10-6

Comments

Didn't do much last start, was driven from back in the field when 6th (Fr4) over 1650m at Bendigo beaten 30 m by My Ultimate Barney (1:56.50) on July 1 at $19. Before that 5th (Sr1) over 2240m at this track, at the bell was 8th-9.55 beaten 7 m by Good Tobe Locksley (2:41.90) on June 27 at $34. This looks too tough.

Expected Settling Position: Pace

Last Starts days since last start

Place	Date	Track	Distance	Start	Surface	Barrier	Driver	Race Time	Mile Rate	Margin	SP	Days	Class	Prize	Prize Won	Result
6th of 6	1/7/26	Bendigo	1650m	Mobile	All Weather	Fr4	Jackie Barker	1:56.50	1:53.6	28.1m	$19	4	NR 65 or better	$8,000	$160	1. My Ultimate Barney 2. Amphijet 3. Dressed In Gold NZ
5th of 9	27/6/26	Melton	2240m	Mobile	All Weather	Sr1	Jackie Barker	2:41.90	1:56.3	7.4m	$34	14	NR 72 to 82	$15,000	$450	1. Good Tobe Locksley 2. Soho Darknstormy 3. Thestatesman
5th of 8	13/6/26	Melton	2240m	Mobile	All Weather	Fr2	Jackie Barker	2:42.40	1:56.7	10.2m	$13	7	NR 70 to 79	$15,000	$450	1. Good Tobe Locksley 2. Zenario 3. My Uncle Stan
5th of 8	6/6/26	Melton	2240m	Mobile	All Weather	Fr6	Jackie Barker	2:41.30	1:55.9	11.7m	$151	7	NR 75 to 88	$17,500	$525	1. The Art Of Success 2. Le Belle Bijoux 3. Komodo
6th of 8	30/5/26	Melton	1720m	Mobile	All Weather	Fr1	Jackie Barker	2:02.50	1:54.6	10.1m	$61	10	NR 80 to 90	$17,500	$350	1. Soap And Bubbles 2. Keayang Wasabi 3. Sweet Ideal
4th of 6	20/5/26	Bendigo	2150m	Mobile	All Weather	Fr4	Jackie Barker	2:33.60	1:55.0	38.7m	$21	18	$5000 last 4 starts	$8,000	$400	1. Ultimate Vinnie 2. Medina 3. Western Sonador

My Uncle Stan (Fr3) 42349x7739
Trainer: R Cashman (Cranbourne)
Driver: Jodi Quinlan
Prize Money: $93,875
Win / Place: 14% / 37%

6 yo Bay Gelding

Sire: SWEET LOU (USA)

Dam: NARREE ROSE (AUS)

Rating

Stats

Career

54: 8-6-6

Distance

22: 0-2-3

Trk/Dst

20: 0-2-3

Track

36: 3-3-4

Season

15: 1-1-2

1st Up

7: 0-1-1

2nd Up

7: 1-0-1

3rd Up

6: 0-1-1

Metro

37: 3-3-4

Non-Metro

17: 5-3-2

Mobile

54: 8-6-6

Standing

0: 0-0-0

All-Weather

54: 8-6-6

Slushy

0: 0-0-0

Grass

0: 0-0-0

Best Mile

1:53.60

Driver Stats

Driver/Horse

38: 6-3-5

Driver Last 50

50: 6-1-4

Comments

Last start 9th (Fr3) over 2240m after being wide early at this track beaten 30 m by Good Tobe Locksley (2:41.90) on June 27 at $19. Two runs back 3rd (Fr3) over 2240m at this track, at the bell was 7th-13.79 beaten 7 m by Good Tobe Locksley (2:42.40) on June 13 at $11. Not keen.

Expected Settling Position: Off Pace

Last Starts days since last start

Place	Date	Track	Distance	Start	Surface	Barrier	Driver	Race Time	Mile Rate	Margin	SP	Days	Class	Prize	Prize Won	Result
9th of 9	27/6/26	Melton	2240m	Mobile	All Weather	Fr3	Jodi Quinlan	2:41.90	1:56.3	28.9m	$19	14	NR 72 to 82	$15,000	$300	1. Good Tobe Locksley 2. Soho Darknstormy 3. Thestatesman
3rd of 8	13/6/26	Melton	2240m	Mobile	All Weather	Fr3	Jodi Quinlan	2:42.40	1:56.7	7.3m	$11	14	NR 70 to 79	$15,000	$1,500	1. Good Tobe Locksley 2. Zenario 3. My Uncle Stan
7th of 8	30/5/26	Melton	1720m	Mobile	All Weather	Fr3	Jodi Quinlan	2:02.50	1:54.6	12.2m	$31	14	NR 80 to 90	$17,500	$350	1. Soap And Bubbles 2. Keayang Wasabi 3. Sweet Ideal
7th of 9	16/5/26	Melton	1720m	Mobile	All Weather	Sr1	Jodi Quinlan	2:03.70	1:55.7	12.4m	$12	119	NR 70 to 82	$15,000	$300	1. Keayang Wasabi 2. Clymenus NZ 3. Springfield Affair
119 Day Spell
2nd of 3	5/5/26	Melton	2240m			-	Jodi Quinlan	2:47.00	-	0.2m	$0.00	-	Trial	$0	-	1. Hittheroadjack NZ 2. My Uncle Stan 3. Ollies The Boss
9th of 12	17/1/26	Shepparton	1690m	Mobile	All Weather	Sr3	Chris Alford	2:00.10	1:54.4	15.6m	$9.50	14	NR 65 to 79	$15,000	$300	1. Hes No Romeo NZ 2. The Bride 3. Golden Tribe

Soho Darknstormy (Fr4) 2922149752
Trainer: Andy Gath (Long Forest)
Driver: Kate Gath
Prize Money: $117,090
Win / Place: 24% / 65%

4 yo Black Horse

Sire: LAZARUS (NZ)

Dam: THE BLUE LOTUS (NZ)

100

Rating

Stats

Career

29: 7-7-5

Distance

8: 1-4-0

Trk/Dst

6: 1-4-0

Track

11: 2-4-1

Season

14: 2-4-2

1st Up

4: 2-0-1

2nd Up

4: 2-2-0

3rd Up

4: 0-0-1

Metro

19: 4-6-3

Non-Metro

10: 3-1-2

Mobile

29: 7-7-5

Standing

0: 0-0-0

All-Weather

29: 7-7-5

Slushy

0: 0-0-0

Grass

0: 0-0-0

Best Mile

1:52.10

Driver Stats

Driver/Horse

16: 4-4-3

Driver Last 50

50: 7-8-5

Comments

Two back was well beaten into fifth after a quick start, behind The Art Of Success at this track over 1720m on June 20 at $51. Then a handy effort when a close second after a quick start, behind Good Tobe Locksley at this track over 2240m on June 27 at $5. Big chance to go one better.

Expected Settling Position: Midfield

Last Starts days since last start

Place	Date	Track	Distance	Start	Surface	Barrier	Driver	Race Time	Mile Rate	Margin	SP	Days	Class	Prize	Prize Won	Result
2nd of 9	27/6/26	Melton	2240m	Mobile	All Weather	Fr6	Kate Gath	2:41.90	1:56.3	0.3m	$5.00	7	NR 72 to 82	$15,000	$2,250	1. Good Tobe Locksley 2. Soho Darknstormy 3. Thestatesman
5th of 6	20/6/26	Melton	1720m	Mobile	All Weather	Fr4	Kate Gath	2:01.40	1:53.6	14.3m	$51	56	NR 78 to 89	$17,500	$525	1. The Art Of Success 2. Storms Collide 3. Soap And Bubbles
56 Day Freshen-Up
7th of 11	25/4/26	Melton	2240m	Mobile	All Weather	Fr7	Kate Gath	2:42.70	1:56.9	10.0m	$12	21	NR 72 to 82	$15,000	$300	1. Ten Da Touch NZ 2. Keayang Wasabi 3. Son Of Mac NZ
9th of 12	4/4/26	Wagga	2270m	Mobile	All Weather	Fr3	Ryan Sanderson	2:40.20	1:53.6	11.6m	$71	8	No NR	$100,000	$1,500	1. Seasider 2. War Dan Buddy 3. Double Lou
4th of 8	27/3/26	Wagga	2270m	Mobile	All Weather	Fr2	Kate Gath	2:40.80	1:54.0	11.4m	$21	6	No NR	$11,830	$696	1. Sweet On Lexy 2. Sinaloa 3. Double Lou
1st of 12	21/3/26	Melton	2240m	Mobile	All Weather	Fr6	Kate Gath	2:40.60	1:55.4	1.9m	$7.00	7	NR 70 to 79	$15,000	$8,550	1. Soho Darknstormy 2. Odin 3. Soap And Bubbles

Thestatesman (Fr5) x386828323
Trainer: Alison Alford (Bolinda)
Driver: Chris Alford
Prize Money: $78,500
Win / Place: 14% / 44%

Driver In Form

5 yo Bay Gelding

Sire: ALWAYS B MIKI (USA)

Dam: CLASSIC BLISS (AUS)

100

Rating

Stats

Career

47: 7-11-3

Distance

22: 4-4-2

Trk/Dst

17: 2-3-2

Track

30: 3-4-3

Season

20: 1-3-3

1st Up

6: 0-2-1

2nd Up

6: 1-1-0

3rd Up

4: 3-0-0

Metro

30: 3-4-3

Non-Metro

17: 4-7-0

Mobile

47: 7-11-3

Standing

0: 0-0-0

All-Weather

47: 7-11-3

Slushy

0: 0-0-0

Grass

0: 0-0-0

Best Mile

1:54.62

Driver Stats

Driver/Horse

43: 6-11-2

Driver Last 50

50: 7-6-10

Gear Changes

[Blinkers - Cant See Bak ON, Buxton ON, Open Bridle OFF]

Comments

Two back was beaten by 6 m finishing second after being driven well back, behind Dynamitedan at this track over 2240m on June 20 at $71. Then a handy effort when beaten by 3 m finishing third behind Good Tobe Locksley at this track over 2240m on June 27 at $2.50. Rates highly. One of the main contenders.

Expected Settling Position: Pace

Last Starts days since last start

Place	Date	Track	Distance	Start	Surface	Barrier	Driver	Race Time	Mile Rate	Margin	SP	Days	Class	Prize	Prize Won	Result
3rd of 9	27/6/26	Melton	2240m	Mobile	All Weather	Fr2	Chris Alford	2:41.90	1:56.3	2.9m	$2.50f	7	NR 72 to 82	$15,000	$1,500	1. Good Tobe Locksley 2. Soho Darknstormy 3. Thestatesman
2nd of 9	20/6/26	Melton	2240m	Mobile	All Weather	Fr6	Chris Alford	2:42.90	1:57.0	6.6m	$71	7	NR 67 to 77	$15,000	$2,250	1. Dynamitedan 2. Thestatesman 3. Clymenus NZ
3rd of 11	13/6/26	Melton	2240m	Mobile	All Weather	Sr1	Chris Alford	2:39.10	1:54.3	9.3m	$4.40	15	NR 60 to 69	$10,000	$1,000	1. Clymenus NZ 2. Hugo Rocks 3. Thestatesman
8th of 8	29/5/26	Melton	2240m	Mobile	All Weather	Fr6	Chris Alford	2:40.40	1:55.2	56.0m	$3.80	20	NR up to 80	$10,000	$200	1. Odin 2. Sea Fury NZ 3. Hittheroadjack NZ
2nd of 12	9/5/26	Melton	2240m	Mobile	All Weather	Fr1	Chris Alford	2:41.00	1:55.6	3.5m	$3.20f	7	NR 75 to 88	$17,500	$2,625	1. Son Of Mac NZ 2. Thestatesman 3. Ten Da Touch NZ
8th of 9	2/5/26	Melton	1720m	Mobile	All Weather	Fr5	Chris Alford	2:01.30	1:53.5	17.1m	$23	7	NR 70 to 85	$17,500	$350	1. Keayang Renegade 2. Le Belle Bijoux 3. Blake Bolac

American Hammer Nz (Fr6) 7414200712
Trainer: C J W Walsh (Hamilton)
Driver: Chris Walsh
Prize Money: $103,856
Win / Place: 16% / 41%

7 yo Bay Gelding

Sire: AMERICAN IDEAL (USA)

Dam: LANCEWOOD LIZZIE (NZ)

Rating

Stats

Career

65: 11-11-5

Distance

1: 0-1-0

Trk/Dst

0: 0-0-0

Track

1: 1-0-0

Season

23: 2-4-2

1st Up

3: 1-1-1

2nd Up

3: 1-0-0

3rd Up

1: 0-1-0

Metro

36: 3-7-2

Non-Metro

29: 8-4-3

Mobile

65: 11-11-5

Standing

0: 0-0-0

All-Weather

65: 11-11-5

Slushy

0: 0-0-0

Grass

0: 0-0-0

Best Mile

1:52.00

Driver Stats

Driver/Horse

0: 0-0-0

Driver Last 50

50: 3-2-3

Gear Changes

[Open Bridle ON, Headcheck - None ON, Hopples - Round ON, Nose Band - Conventional ON, Deafeners - Removable Hood ON, Lycratie ON, Conventional ON, Halter/Headcollar ON, Deafeners - Removable Plugs OFF, Hopples - Flat OFF, Rubber Tongue Tie OFF]

Comments

Last start 2nd (Sr1) over 2190m at Shepparton was 2nd-2.3 at the bell, beaten a nose by Eagle Major (2:42.10) on June 30 at $1.60. Two runs back won by 2.75 m after showing early speed, (Fr4) at Riverina Paceway (2:04.30) beating Scheming in on June 19 at $17 at the bell was leading 1.7. Has been racing well but this is tougher.

Expected Settling Position: Off Pace

Last Starts days since last start

Place	Date	Track	Distance	Start	Surface	Barrier	Driver	Race Time	Mile Rate	Margin	SP	Days	Class	Prize	Prize Won	Result
2nd of 8	30/6/26	Shepparton	2190m	Mobile	All Weather	Sr1	Tasmyn Potter	2:42.10	1:59.1	0.1m	$1.60f	11	NR 48 to 53	$6,000	$900	1. Eagle Major 2. American Hammer NZ 3. Madam Reactor
1st of 9	19/6/26	Wagga	1740m	Mobile	All Weather	Fr4	Shane Hallcroft	2:04.30	1:55.0	2.8m	$17	29	NR 56 to 63	$11,830	$6,264	1. American Hammer NZ 2. Scheming 3. Tizzy Lizzie
7th of 8	21/5/26	Penrith	1720m	Mobile	All Weather	Fr1	Seaton Grima	2:03.70	1:55.7	8.3m	$8.50	5	NR up to 90	$11,830	$232	1. Double It Harry 2. Laceys Lad NZ 3. Alta Sierra
10th of 10	16/5/26	Menangle	1609m	Mobile	All Weather	Fr2	Seaton Grima	1:50.20	1:50.2	28.8m	$81	8	0W/20K Stakes	$20,400	$400	1. Sugar Pie Honey 2. Louie Lou I NZ 3. Double It Harry
10th of 10	8/5/26	Newcastle	1609m	Mobile	All Weather	Fr7	Cooper Griffiths	1:54.60	1:54.6	11.7m	$31	36	NR up to 70	$9,790	$192	1. Ultimate Cruza 2. Major Reason 3. Saint Crusader
36 Day Freshen-Up
2nd of 10	2/4/26	Penrith	1720m	Mobile	All Weather	Fr3	Seaton Grima	2:03.30	1:55.3	1.4m	$6.50	6	NR up to 90	$11,830	$1,972	1. Surfers Delight NZ 2. American Hammer NZ 3. Red Sapphire

Clymenus Nz (Fr7) 4525341375
Trainer: Julie Douglas (Strathfieldsaye)
Driver: Daryl Douglas
Prize Money: $184,096
Win / Place: 11% / 33%

7 yo Bay Gelding

Sire: A ROCKNROLL DANCE (USA)

Dam: JOYS UNDERWORLD (NZ)

Rating

Stats

Career

144: 17-15-16

Distance

55: 5-5-5

Trk/Dst

36: 1-3-3

Track

72: 7-8-9

Season

41: 4-3-5

1st Up

4: 0-1-0

2nd Up

4: 0-2-1

3rd Up

4: 1-0-0

Metro

75: 8-9-9

Non-Metro

69: 9-6-7

Mobile

144: 17-15-16

Standing

0: 0-0-0

All-Weather

137: 17-13-16

Slushy

3: 0-0-2

Grass

7: 0-2-0

Best Mile

1:53.24

Driver Stats

Driver/Horse

1: 0-0-0

Driver Last 50

50: 2-7-7

Comments

Last start 5th (Fr1) over 2240m at this track was 4th-5.27 at the bell, beaten 13 m by Cigano (2:41.60) on July 4 at $26. At the run before 7th (Fr5) over 2240m at this track, at the bell was 4th-5.12 beaten 15 m by Good Tobe Locksley (2:41.90) on June 27 at $6.50. Watch for a spike in form.

Expected Settling Position: Leader

Last Starts days since last start

Place	Date	Track	Distance	Start	Surface	Barrier	Driver	Race Time	Mile Rate	Margin	SP	Days	Class	Prize	Prize Won	Result
5th of 8	4/7/26	Melton	2240m	Mobile	All Weather	Fr1	D K Douglas	2:41.60	1:56.1	13.8m	$26	7	NR 75 to 88	$17,500	$525	1. Cigano 2. Sweet Ideal 3. Let Her Roll
7th of 9	27/6/26	Melton	2240m	Mobile	All Weather	Fr5	Tasmyn Potter	2:41.90	1:56.3	15.9m	$6.50	7	NR 72 to 82	$15,000	$300	1. Good Tobe Locksley 2. Soho Darknstormy 3. Thestatesman
3rd of 9	20/6/26	Melton	2240m	Mobile	All Weather	Sr2	Tasmyn Potter	2:42.90	1:57.0	9.2m	$21	7	NR 67 to 77	$15,000	$1,500	1. Dynamitedan 2. Thestatesman 3. Clymenus NZ
1st of 11	13/6/26	Melton	2240m	Mobile	All Weather	Sr2	Tasmyn Potter	2:39.10	1:54.3	8.5m	$5.00	7	NR 60 to 69	$10,000	$5,700	1. Clymenus NZ 2. Hugo Rocks 3. Thestatesman
4th of 8	6/6/26	Melton	2240m	Mobile	All Weather	Fr4	Jack Laugher	2:41.30	1:55.9	9.6m	$41	7	NR 75 to 88	$17,500	$875	1. The Art Of Success 2. Le Belle Bijoux 3. Komodo
3rd of 8	30/5/26	Melton	1720m	Mobile	All Weather	Fr3	Tasmyn Potter	2:02.50	1:54.6	6.3m	$6.50	7	NR 70 to 79	$15,000	$1,500	1. Maxnjax 2. Komodo 3. Clymenus NZ

Big Sledge Hammer (Sr1) 1013030x16
Trainer: R Debono (Mount Duneed)
Driver: Jordan Leedham (C)
Prize Money: $53,625
Win / Place: 27% / 50%

Distance Specialist

Driver Flying

7 yo Bay Horse

Sire: RACING HILL (CAN)

Dam: HANNAS DELIGHT (AUS)

Rating

Stats

Career

36: 10-0-8

Distance

18: 6-0-4

Trk/Dst

7: 1-0-2

Track

12: 2-0-3

Season

15: 5-0-4

1st Up

6: 3-0-1

2nd Up

6: 1-0-3

3rd Up

5: 2-0-0

Metro

12: 2-0-3

Non-Metro

24: 8-0-5

Mobile

36: 10-0-8

Standing

0: 0-0-0

All-Weather

36: 10-0-8

Slushy

0: 0-0-0

Grass

0: 0-0-0

Best Mile

1:55.79

Driver Stats

Driver/Horse

0: 0-0-0

Driver Last 50

50: 11-5-4

Comments

Failed to impress last start; 6th (Fr2) over 2240m at this track was leading by 0.69 at the bell, beaten 16 m by Cigano (2:41.60) on July 4 at $41. Showed ability the race before when he won by a nose (Fr5) at this track (2:41.20) beating Kartiare in on June 20 at $12 at the bell was leading 2.64. Can play a role in the finish.

Expected Settling Position: Leader

Last Starts days since last start

Place	Date	Track	Distance	Start	Surface	Barrier	Driver	Race Time	Mile Rate	Margin	SP	Days	Class	Prize	Prize Won	Result
6th of 8	4/7/26	Melton	2240m	Mobile	All Weather	Fr2	Chris Alford	2:41.60	1:56.1	16.2m	$41	14	NR 75 to 88	$17,500	$350	1. Cigano 2. Sweet Ideal 3. Let Her Roll
1st of 9	20/6/26	Melton	2240m	Mobile	All Weather	Fr5	Mark Pitt	2:41.20	1:55.8	0.1m	$12	91	NR 67 to 77	$15,000	$8,550	1. Big Sledge Hammer 2. Kartiare 3. Ozzie Corka
91 Day Spell
12th of 12	21/3/26	Melton	2240m	Mobile	All Weather	Fr3	Jason Lee	2:40.60	1:55.4	24.3m	$4.60	14	NR 70 to 79	$15,000	$300	1. Soho Darknstormy 2. Odin 3. Soap And Bubbles
3rd of 11	7/3/26	Melton	2240m	Mobile	All Weather	Fr6	Chris Alford	2:42.00	1:56.4	4.4m	$13	14	0W/15 0K stake	$15,000	$1,500	1. Followtheace 2. Vincenzo 3. Big Sledge Hammer
10th of 12	21/2/26	Melton	1720m	Mobile	All Weather	Sr5	Chris Alford	2:02.90	1:55.0	10.6m	$9.00	7	0W/15 0K stake	$15,000	$300	1. Rolinginthedeep 2. Hoorah Philtra 3. Neatntidy
3rd of 12	14/2/26	Melton	2240m	Mobile	All Weather	Fr5	Chris Alford	2:43.20	1:57.2	3.0m	$13	21	0W/15 0K stake	$15,000	$1,500	1. Timbimboo NZ 2. Momentum Shift 3. Big Sledge Hammer

Medina (Sr2) 0x40062219
Trainer: Freddy Taiba (Sunbury)
Driver: Jack Laugher
Prize Money: $46,616
Win / Place: 37% / 50%

4 yo Bay Horse

Sire: SWEET LOU (USA)

Dam: MACEY CULLEN (NZ)

Rating

Stats

Career

16: 6-2-0

Distance

5: 0-0-0

Trk/Dst

3: 0-0-0

Track

5: 1-0-0

Season

13: 3-2-0

1st Up

4: 3-0-0

2nd Up

3: 2-0-0

3rd Up

2: 0-0-0

Metro

11: 5-0-0

Non-Metro

5: 1-2-0

Mobile

16: 6-2-0

Standing

0: 0-0-0

All-Weather

16: 6-2-0

Slushy

0: 0-0-0

Grass

0: 0-0-0

Best Mile

1:55.40

Driver Stats

Driver/Horse

0: 0-0-0

Driver Last 50

50: 4-6-10

Comments

Last start was well beaten into ninth after being driven well back, behind Big Sledge Hammer at this track over 2240m on June 20 at $8.50. Performed better the start before where he came home strongly from last on the turn and won by a neck (Sr1) at this track (2:03.30) beating Ozzie Corka in on May 30 at $7 at the bell was 8th-8.09. Can improve sharply without surprising.

Expected Settling Position: Leader

Last Starts days since last start

Place	Date	Track	Distance	Start	Surface	Barrier	Driver	Race Time	Mile Rate	Margin	SP	Days	Class	Prize	Prize Won	Result
9th of 9	20/6/26	Melton	2240m	Mobile	All Weather	Fr7	Jodi Quinlan	2:41.20	1:55.8	27.5m	$8.50	21	NR 67 to 77	$15,000	$300	1. Big Sledge Hammer 2. Kartiare 3. Ozzie Corka
1st of 8	30/5/26	Melton	1720m	Mobile	All Weather	Sr1	Jodi Quinlan	2:03.30	1:55.4	0.3m	$7.00	10	0W/15 0K stake	$15,000	$8,550	1. Medina 2. Ozzie Corka 3. Ranger Rick NZ
2nd of 6	20/5/26	Bendigo	2150m	Mobile	All Weather	Fr2	James Herbertson	2:33.60	1:55.0	9.6m	$2.60f	14	$5000 last 4 starts	$8,000	$1,200	1. Ultimate Vinnie 2. Medina 3. Western Sonador
2nd of 6	6/5/26	Bendigo	1650m	Mobile	All Weather	Fr6	James Herbertson	1:56.50	1:53.7	3.1m	$8.50	28	NR up to 80	$8,000	$1,200	1. Tooram Magic 2. Medina 3. In An Ideal World
6th of 9	8/4/26	Bendigo	1650m	Mobile	All Weather	Fr6	Josh Duggan	1:57.70	1:54.8	9.3m	$34	46	0W/15 0K stake	$8,000	$160	1. Lougle 2. Rabada 3. Dressed In Gold NZ
46 Day Freshen-Up
5th of 7	31/3/26	Melton	1720m			-	Josh Duggan	2:09.00	-	9.1m	$0.00	-	Trial	$0	-	1. Walkwithme 2. Beau Beca 3. The Final Dance

Race Review Abbreviations

Brk: Broke, Blkd: Blocked or held up, 1 x 1: One-out, one-back, Prkd: Parked, 3bk otr: 3 back on the outer, 3bk inr: Same as above, but on the inside, trld: Trailed, Gt spd: Showed gate speed, 3wd: 3-wide postd: Caught wide without cover, Held up: Held up, no gaps or few gaps: If they don't see any clear air in the straight, Inr-mid-wd -position: On the inside, mid = 1-off, wd = 3-wide or wider, flew hm wd: Flew home wide, dashd inr: Sprinted well on the inside, Chkd: Checked, Slow: Slow away at the start, Wltd: Wilted or got tired, Fdd: Faded late, Urgd: If the driver is getting stuck in

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