Melton Race 9

Hertz Melton Pace

Prize Money: $5,000

ELLEEGANT LANE (7) continues to race well, putting a series of top-four results together. Finished third last start at Shepparton after a dominant win at this venue. Tactics will be crucial from this wide draw but with even luck she can continue the strong form. PRECIOUS BELLE NZ (8) turned in a good run at her latest appearance when runner-up from this barrier, beaten 2 metres. That was her third placing in four outings since scoring at this circuit and distance. Major player. THE BLAZINBOOTS (5) looks close to a win after two successive seconds from this barrier and his lone career win came at this circuit and distance. WICHITA KANSAS (2) came from this barrier to win here last month and has been solid since so respect.

Distance: 1720m
Class: NR up to 49
Track: Good
Weather: Overcast
Surface: All Weather

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Powerlinc (Fr1) x055045517
Trainer: Samantha Gangell (Cranbourne)
Driver: Ricky Duggan
Prize Money: $42,558
Win / Place: 8.89% / 30%

8 yo Bay Mare

Sire: LINCOLN ROYAL (NZ)

Dam: POWERFUL PRINCESS (AUS)

Rating

Stats

Career

90: 8-9-10

Distance

7: 1-0-0

Trk/Dst

2: 0-0-0

Track

2: 0-0-0

Season

6: 1-0-0

1st Up

8: 1-2-0

2nd Up

8: 1-1-0

3rd Up

8: 0-1-3

Metro

45: 4-5-6

Non-Metro

45: 4-4-4

Mobile

90: 8-9-10

Standing

0: 0-0-0

All-Weather

90: 8-9-10

Slushy

0: 0-0-0

Grass

0: 0-0-0

Best Mile

1:57.80

Driver Stats

Driver/Horse

6: 1-0-0

Gear Changes

[Bit - Lugging ON, Blinkers - Murphy Blind N/S ON, Nose Band - Conventional ON, Half Pole/ Rein Pole N/S ON, Bit - Snaffle OFF, Boots - Shin/Tendon OFF, Deafeners - Removable Plugs OFF]

Comments

Last start 7th (Fr3) over 1609m after showing early pace at Cranbourne beaten 30 m by Justlikedave (1:54.50) on September 13 at $12. Two runs back posted a big 7 m win as favourite when quickly away, (Fr3) at Cranbourne (2:35.70) beating Chasing The Wind in on September 6 at $2.25 at the bell was 3rd-4.4. Unlikely to threaten.

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
7th of 10	13/9/26	Cranbourne	1609m	Mobile	All Weather	Fr3	Liam Older	1:54.50	1:54.5	28.0m	$12	7	NR 40 to 45	$5,000	$140	1. Justlikedave 2. Elli Joh 3. Pickle It
1st of 9	6/9/26	Cranbourne	2080m	Mobile	All Weather	Fr3	Liam Older	2:35.70	2:00.5	7.5m	$2.25f	4	NR up to 39	$4,000	$2,000	1. Powerlinc 2. Chasing The Wind 3. Rocknroll Rambo
5th of 8	2/9/26	Ballarat	1710m	Mobile	All Weather	Fr1	Liam Older	2:04.40	1:57.0	11.1m	$10	17	NR up to 50	$6,000	$180	1. Like A Gazelle 2. Mydeepestdesire 3. Viva Storm
5th of 7	16/8/26	Cranbourne	2080m	Mobile	All Weather	Fr2	Liam Older	2:36.60	2:01.2	6.8m	$9.00	4	NR up to 41	$5,000	$140	1. Pickle It 2. Beta Than Love NZ 3. Imagunnarestngo
4th of 8	12/8/26	Melton	1720m	Mobile	All Weather	Fr1	Liam Older	2:05.30	1:57.2	10.8m	$12	10	NR up to 43	$5,000	$275	1. Spun Silver 2. Tooby Gold 3. Blissfull Lilly
10th of 10	2/8/26	Cranbourne	1609m	Mobile	All Weather	Fr4	Liam Older	1:58.60	1:58.6	30.8m	$3.00f	28	NR up to 39	$5,000	$140	1. Pickle It 2. Atomic Glory 3. Chasing The Wind

Wichita Kansas (Fr2) 2364579142
Trainer: Leilani Justice (Ballan)
Driver: Michael Bellman
Prize Money: $89,750
Win / Place: 8.67% / 38%

8 yo Bay Gelding

Sire: A ROCKNROLL DANCE (USA)

Dam: GOLDEN FLYIN (NZ)

Rating

Stats

Career

150: 13-14-30

Distance

42: 4-4-7

Trk/Dst

12: 1-2-0

Track

23: 3-3-1

Season

4: 1-1-0

1st Up

3: 0-0-0

2nd Up

3: 0-0-1

3rd Up

3: 0-0-0

Metro

43: 7-3-5

Non-Metro

107: 6-11-25

Mobile

150: 13-14-30

Standing

0: 0-0-0

All-Weather

150: 13-14-30

Slushy

0: 0-0-0

Grass

0: 0-0-0

Best Mile

1:56.90

Driver Stats

Driver/Horse

7: 1-1-1

Comments

Two back was beaten by 9 m finishing fourth after a quick start, behind Lenard Ess at this track over 2240m on August 21 at $10. Then a handy effort when beaten by 5 m finishing second after being driven well back, behind Torque In Heaven at Stawell over 1785m on September 14 at $11. Contender.

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
2nd of 9	14/9/26	Stawell	1785m	Mobile	All Weather	Fr7	Leilani Justice	2:12.80	1:59.8	4.9m	$11	24	NR up to 45	$5,000	$775	1. Torque In Heaven 2. Wichita Kansas 3. Iamawingate
4th of 9	21/8/26	Melton	2240m	Mobile	All Weather	Fr4	Leilani Justice	2:45.00	1:58.5	9.6m	$10	9	NR 42 to 46	$5,000	$275	1. Lenard Ess 2. Cinquanta 3. Spun Silver
1st of 8	12/8/26	Melton	2240m	Mobile	All Weather	Fr2	Leilani Justice	2:46.20	1:59.4	1.6m	$5.50	7	NR 39 to 44	$5,000	$2,610	1. Wichita Kansas 2. Theroux 3. Favouritehighlight
9th of 10	5/8/26	Ballarat	1710m	Mobile	All Weather	Fr6	Leilani Justice	2:04.60	1:57.3	10.7m	$16	7	NR 40 to 45	$5,000	$140	1. Know The Score 2. Dancebytheseaside 3. Are Weasley
7th of 10	29/7/26	Ballarat	2200m	Mobile	All Weather	Fr4	Leilani Justice	2:43.40	1:59.5	13.9m	$9.50	6	NR 40 to 45	$5,000	$140	1. Skyz Above 2. Kimchi 3. Wingate Guy
5th of 9	23/7/26	Ballarat	1710m	Mobile	All Weather	Fr6	Leilani Justice	2:03.90	1:56.6	12.1m	$6.00	8	NR up to 49	$5,000	$140	1. Skyz Above 2. Like A Gazelle 3. Livermere

Miss Piggy Wiggy (Fr3) 1x05355435
Trainer: Glenn Bull (Derrinal)
Driver: Glenn Bull
Prize Money: $59,844
Win / Place: 8.18% / 28%

8 yo Brown/Black Mare

Sire: WESTERN TERROR (USA)

Dam: PAGAN LOVE (AUS)

Rating

Stats

Career

110: 9-8-14

Distance

22: 1-1-5

Trk/Dst

3: 0-0-1

Track

6: 0-1-1

Season

6: 0-0-2

1st Up

5: 0-0-0

2nd Up

5: 1-0-1

3rd Up

5: 0-1-1

Metro

11: 0-1-2

Non-Metro

99: 9-7-12

Mobile

110: 9-8-14

Standing

0: 0-0-0

All-Weather

110: 9-8-14

Slushy

0: 0-0-0

Grass

0: 0-0-0

Best Mile

1:56.30

Driver Stats

Driver/Horse

2: 0-0-1

Comments

Last start was well back in the run when 5th (Fr7) over 1690m at Kilmore, beaten 11 m by Teerdee (2:05.00) in M on September 17 at $26. Before that, a solid effort when 3rd (Sr1) over 2190m at Maryborough, at the bell was 5th-8.7 beaten 5.5 m by Torque In Heaven (2:43.10) on September 7 at $8. Mat feature here.

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
5th of 8	17/9/26	Kilmore	1690m	Mobile	All Weather	Fr7	Glenn Bull	2:05.00	1:59.0	11.1m	$26	10	NR up to 50	$6,000	$180	1. Teerdee 2. Spun Silver 3. Thereshewas
3rd of 9	7/9/26	Maryborough	2190m	Mobile	All Weather	Sr1	Glenn Bull	2:43.10	1:59.9	5.3m	$8.00	6	NR up to 49	$5,000	$500	1. Torque In Heaven 2. Opertser 3. Miss Piggy Wiggy
4th of 8	1/9/26	Shepparton	1690m	Mobile	All Weather	Fr4	Glenn Bull	2:02.80	1:56.9	9.2m	$12	11	NR up to 49	$5,000	$275	1. Alta Bayamo 2. Our Mystery Bet 3. Spun Silver
5th of 9	21/8/26	Melton	2240m	Mobile	All Weather	Sr2	S J P O'sullivan	2:45.00	1:58.5	14.0m	$3.80	9	NR 42 to 46	$5,000	$140	1. Lenard Ess 2. Cinquanta 3. Spun Silver
5th of 8	12/8/26	Melton	1720m	Mobile	All Weather	Sr2	Lauren White	2:05.30	1:57.2	13.0m	$3.00	6	NR up to 43	$5,000	$140	1. Spun Silver 2. Tooby Gold 3. Blissfull Lilly
3rd of 9	6/8/26	Kilmore	2180m	Mobile	All Weather	Fr2	Glenn Bull	2:42.00	1:59.6	6.9m	$14	6	NR 46 to 49	$5,000	$500	1. Archaa 2. Talisker Skipper 3. Miss Piggy Wiggy

Midnight Mojo (Fr4) 0x54264655
Trainer: Maree Caldow (Kurunjang)
Driver: John Caldow
Prize Money: $34,960
Win / Place: 13% / 39%

5 yo Brown Mare

Sire: ROLL WITH JOE (USA)

Dam: INDIGO SMILE (AUS)

Rating

Stats

Career

61: 8-11-5

Distance

26: 2-6-2

Trk/Dst

16: 1-4-1

Track

26: 4-5-2

Season

4: 0-0-0

1st Up

4: 0-0-0

2nd Up

4: 0-0-1

3rd Up

4: 1-1-0

Metro

30: 5-6-2

Non-Metro

31: 3-5-3

Mobile

61: 8-11-5

Standing

0: 0-0-0

All-Weather

61: 8-11-5

Slushy

0: 0-0-0

Grass

0: 0-0-0

Best Mile

1:56.70

Driver Stats

Driver/Horse

61: 8-11-5

Comments

Last start 5th (Fr6) over 2240m after showing early pace at this track was 4th-4.89 at the bell, beaten 14 m by Blue Miki (2:45.10) on September 9 at $8. Before that, was driven from back in the field when 5th (Fr6) over 2180m after being wide early at Kilmore beaten 5 m by Archaa (2:42.60) on September 3 at $3.50. Expected to be 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
5th of 10	9/9/26	Melton	2240m	Mobile	All Weather	Fr6	John Caldow	2:45.10	1:58.6	14.4m	$8.00	6	NR up to 49	$5,000	$140	1. Blue Miki 2. Precious Belle NZ 3. Woodlea Diego NZ
5th of 8	3/9/26	Kilmore	2180m	Mobile	All Weather	Fr6	John Caldow	2:42.60	2:00.0	5.1m	$3.50	15	NR 45 to 49	$5,000	$140	1. Archaa 2. Smoking Shannon 3. Kutani
6th of 10	19/8/26	Ballarat	1710m	Mobile	All Weather	Fr7	John Caldow	2:03.00	1:55.8	17.9m	$9.00	7	NR 38 to 44	$5,000	$140	1. War Zone 2. Dancebytheseaside 3. Glenline
4th of 10	12/8/26	Melton	1720m	Mobile	All Weather	Fr5	John Caldow	2:02.60	1:54.7	13.6m	$8.00	12	NR 45 to 50	$6,000	$300	1. Foregone Conclusion NZ 2. Monsieur Flamel 3. Precious Belle NZ
6th of 6	31/7/26	Melton	1720m	Mobile	All Weather	Fr3	John Caldow	2:04.30	1:56.3	14.7m	$5.50	7	NR 48 to 53	$6,000	$140	1. Janiebquick 2. Weona Our Rights 3. Rosberg NZ
2nd of 9	24/7/26	Melton	1720m	Mobile	All Weather	Sr1	John Caldow	2:03.40	1:55.4	7.5m	$3.70	14	NR up to 45	$5,000	$775	1. Precious Belle NZ 2. Midnight Mojo 3. Blue Miki

The Blazinboots (Fr5) 375x646422
Trainer: Julie Brimacombe (Elliminyt)
Driver: Jackie Barker
Prize Money: $12,450
Win / Place: 4.76% / 42%

4 yo Bay Gelding

Sire: ART MAJOR (USA)

Dam: GOLDEN SHOWGIRL (AUS)

Rating

Stats

Career

21: 1-5-3

Distance

8: 1-0-1

Trk/Dst

3: 1-0-0

Track

4: 1-0-0

Season

5: 0-2-0

1st Up

4: 0-1-0

2nd Up

4: 0-1-0

3rd Up

4: 1-0-2

Metro

6: 1-0-0

Non-Metro

15: 0-5-3

Mobile

21: 1-5-3

Standing

0: 0-0-0

All-Weather

21: 1-5-3

Slushy

0: 0-0-0

Grass

0: 0-0-0

Best Mile

1:59.20

Driver Stats

Driver/Horse

15: 1-4-3

Comments

Solid run when a close second behind Jilliby Kymy Lou at Terang over 2180m on August 30 at $4.60. Then a handy effort when beaten by 1.1 m finishing second behind Farroh Joe at Stawell over 2180m on September 14 at $7. Close to a win.

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
2nd of 7	14/9/26	Stawell	2180m	Mobile	All Weather	Fr5	Jackie Barker	2:46.00	2:02.5	1.1m	$7.00	15	NR 47 to 50	$6,000	$900	1. Farroh Joe 2. The Blazinboots 3. Just Like Nugget
2nd of 7	30/8/26	Terang	2180m	Mobile	All Weather	Fr5	Jackie Barker	2:45.90	2:02.5	0.2m	$4.60	11	NR up to 49	$5,000	$775	1. Jilliby Kymy Lou 2. The Blazinboots 3. Eastbro Mika
4th of 10	19/8/26	Ballarat	1710m	Mobile	All Weather	Sr1	Hannah Lewis	2:03.00	1:55.8	16.4m	$7.00	3	NR 38 to 44	$5,000	$275	1. War Zone 2. Dancebytheseaside 3. Glenline
6th of 10	16/8/26	Cranbourne	1609m	Mobile	All Weather	Fr3	Jordan Leedham	1:55.40	1:55.4	11.1m	$23	14	NR 48 to 53	$6,000	$140	1. Cyclone Jenni 2. Bona Khan 3. Really Smartie
4th of 8	2/8/26	Cranbourne	2080m	Mobile	All Weather	Sr1	Hannah Lewis	2:34.90	1:59.8	4.7m	$18	11	NR 45 to 50	$6,000	$300	1. Illawong Phoenix 2. Precious Belle NZ 3. Rockleighs Legacy
6th of 9	22/7/26	Kilmore	1690m	Mobile	All Weather	Sr1	Jackie Barker	2:01.30	1:55.5	30.3m	$10	185	NR up to 50	$6,000	$140	1. Archaa 2. Elleegant Lane 3. Standandeliver
185 Day Spell

Elleegant Lane (Fr6) 0120224413
Trainer: L Tabone (Kialla)
Driver: Liam Older (C)
Prize Money: $15,979
Win / Place: 10% / 32%

4 yo Brown Mare

Sire: ROCK N ROLL HEAVEN (USA)

Dam: TOREA LANE (NZ)

Rating

Stats

Career

28: 3-5-1

Distance

11: 0-1-1

Trk/Dst

2: 0-0-0

Track

4: 1-1-0

Season

4: 1-0-1

1st Up

3: 0-1-0

2nd Up

2: 0-0-0

3rd Up

1: 0-0-0

Metro

4: 1-1-0

Non-Metro

24: 2-4-1

Mobile

28: 3-5-1

Standing

0: 0-0-0

All-Weather

28: 3-5-1

Slushy

0: 0-0-0

Grass

0: 0-0-0

Best Mile

1:58.10

Driver Stats

Driver/Horse

3: 1-0-1

Comments

Last start solid effort when 3rd (Fr3) over 1690m at Shepparton, at the bell was 2nd-0.55 beaten 7 m by Totally Stunning (2:02.20) on September 15 at $3. Two runs back posted a big 24 m win as favourite when driven back in the field, (Fr5) held up early, at this track (2:46.50) beating Spun Silver in M on September 9 at $2.40 at the bell was leading 0.4. Has winning claims.

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
3rd of 7	15/9/26	Shepparton	1690m	Mobile	All Weather	Fr3	Liam Older	2:02.20	1:56.3	7.6m	$3.00	6	NR 48 to 51	$6,000	$600	1. Totally Stunning 2. Mammals Reason 3. Elleegant Lane
1st of 6	9/9/26	Melton	2240m	Mobile	All Weather	Fr5	Liam Older	2:46.50	1:59.6	24.1m	$2.40f	24	NR up to 45	$5,000	$2,610	1. Elleegant Lane 2. Spun Silver 3. Cinquanta
4th of 8	16/8/26	Cranbourne	1609m	Mobile	All Weather	Fr2	Luke Tabone	1:58.60	1:58.6	3.0m	$6.50	5	NR 42 to 47	$5,000	$275	1. Caruso Star 2. Tophut Johny 3. Justlikedave
4th of 6	11/8/26	Albury	1770m	Mobile	All Weather	Sr2	Luke Tabone	2:14.50	2:02.3	3.6m	$6.50	20	NR up to 47	$6,940	$404	1. Cresco Threepeat 2. Ava Leanne 3. Uncle Craigo
2nd of 9	22/7/26	Kilmore	1690m	Mobile	All Weather	Fr3	Luke Tabone	2:01.30	1:55.5	9.4m	$14	7	NR up to 50	$6,000	$900	1. Archaa 2. Elleegant Lane 3. Standandeliver
2nd of 7	15/7/26	Melton	1200m	Mobile	All Weather	Fr5	Luke Tabone	1:24.60	-	0.2m	$15	5	NR up to 50	$6,000	$900	1. Bona Khan 2. Elleegant Lane 3. Happenstbabeachboy

Precious Belle Nz (Sr1) 6215312372
Trainer: T R Ford (Parwan)
Driver: Taylor Ford
Prize Money: $80,039
Win / Place: 9.92% / 37%

7 yo Bay Mare

Sire: BETTOR'S DELIGHT (USA)

Dam: PRECIOUS ROSE (NZ)

100

Rating

Stats

Career

121: 12-20-13

Distance

35: 2-5-5

Trk/Dst

12: 1-1-1

Track

18: 2-3-2

Season

4: 0-2-1

1st Up

5: 1-0-0

2nd Up

4: 0-1-0

3rd Up

4: 0-0-2

Metro

29: 2-5-3

Non-Metro

92: 10-15-10

Mobile

121: 12-20-13

Standing

0: 0-0-0

All-Weather

120: 12-20-13

Slushy

3: 1-0-1

Grass

1: 0-0-0

Best Mile

1:55.40

Driver Stats

Comments

Two back was well beaten into seventh after being driven well back, behind Grinning Beach Boy at Ararat over 1790m on August 23 at $17. Then a handy effort when beaten by 2 m finishing second behind Blue Miki at this track over 2240m on September 9 at $5. May prove hard to beat.

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
2nd of 10	9/9/26	Melton	2240m	Mobile	All Weather	Sr1	Taylor Ford	2:45.10	1:58.6	1.9m	$5.00	17	NR up to 49	$5,000	$775	1. Blue Miki 2. Precious Belle NZ 3. Woodlea Diego NZ
7th of 8	23/8/26	Ararat	1790m	Mobile	All Weather	Fr6	Taylor Ford	2:10.80	1:57.6	14.8m	$17	11	NR 50 to 55	$6,000	$140	1. Grinning Beach Boy 2. We Favour Rosie 3. Eastbro Kozzy
3rd of 10	12/8/26	Melton	1720m	Mobile	All Weather	Sr2	Taylor Ford	2:02.60	1:54.7	9.2m	$5.00	10	NR 45 to 50	$6,000	$600	1. Foregone Conclusion NZ 2. Monsieur Flamel 3. Precious Belle NZ
2nd of 8	2/8/26	Cranbourne	2080m	Mobile	All Weather	Fr5	Taylor Ford	2:34.90	1:59.8	3.1m	$2.60f	9	NR 45 to 50	$6,000	$900	1. Illawong Phoenix 2. Precious Belle NZ 3. Rockleighs Legacy
1st of 9	24/7/26	Melton	1720m	Mobile	All Weather	Fr6	Taylor Ford	2:03.40	1:55.4	7.5m	$6.50	9	NR up to 45	$5,000	$2,610	1. Precious Belle NZ 2. Midnight Mojo 3. Blue Miki
3rd of 8	15/7/26	Melton	2240m	Mobile	All Weather	Fr3	Jodi Quinlan	2:47.80	2:00.6	2.0m	$5.00	10	NR up to 50	$6,000	$600	1. Cool Story 2. Goodtime Mae 3. Precious Belle NZ

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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