Melton Race 6

Lifestyle Communities Pace

Stake: $8,800

CAPTAIN MAASTRICHT (8) made it two wins in a row when spanking his rivals by more than 20m at this circuit last start, working forward from this row to find the front before drawing away. Freshened since but draws for a trail. Big chance. TWISTING BY (2) was beaten as a hot favourite when back from a let-up last start but was held up so it may pay to be forgiving. Won a Vicbred Super Series consolation two back so is worth another chance. SEVE (6) drew on the back row and did some work before finishing midfield when resuming. Usually performs well second-up and is rarely out of the money at this distance. PABLO ROCKS (4) was a winner at this circuit three back and did a good job to come from the back row and place last time at Kilmore. Contender. LUVA SCRAP (1) draws the inside and hasn't been far away since coming from a wide barrier to score three back at Ballarat.

Distance: 1720m
Class: NR 56 to 65
Track: Good
Weather: -
Surface: All Weather

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Luva Scrap (Fr1) x432316145
Trainer: J A Brimacombe (Elliminyt)
Driver: Jackie Barker
Prize Money: $34,551
Win / Place: 13% / 41%

4 yo Brown/Black Gelding

Sire: ART MAJOR (USA)

Dam: LUVYACOOKIE

Dam's Sire: Bettors Delight Usa

Rating

Stats

Career

29: 4-5-3

Distance

14: 3-2-3

Trk/Dst

9: 1-1-3

Track

11: 1-1-3

Season

6: 2-0-1

1st Up

4: 1-0-0

2nd Up

4: 0-1-1

3rd Up

4: 0-2-0

Mobile

29: 4-5-3

All-Weather

29: 4-5-3

Best Mile

1:56.00

Comments

Won three starts back at Ballarat over 1710m 2yo+ 0-2 WINS on October 17. Last start 5th (Fr2) over 1720m after showing early speed at this track was 5th-8.8 at the bell, beaten 7 m by Wattlebank Arnie (2:01.10) in 0W/15 0K stake on November 9 at $12. Go well.

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 9	9/11/24	Melton	1720m	Mobile	All Weather	Fr2	Jackie Barker	2:01.10	1:53.3	7.1m	$12	9	0W/15 0K stake	$16,500	$495	1. Wattlebank Arnie NZ 2. Banksofthemurray 3. Rocknallovertheworld NZ
4th of 7	31/10/24	Ballarat	2200m	Mobile	All Weather	Fr1	Jackie Barker	2:41.80	1:58.3	5.3m	$19	14	NR 55 to 64	$8,800	$440	1. Sweet Ideal 2. Keayang Wasabi 3. Credulous
1st of 8	17/10/24	Ballarat	1710m	Mobile	All Weather	Fr7	Jackie Barker	2:03.30	1:56.0	9.8m	$3.80	4	0-2 WINS	$6,600	$3,652	1. Luva Scrap 2. Yuruga Lass 3. Freak Out
6th of 8	13/10/24	Ararat	1790m	Mobile	All Weather	Fr6	Jackie Barker	2:13.50	2:00.0	7.7m	$2.50f	28	0-2 WINS	$6,600	$154	1. Gerrale 2. Our Better Bro 3. Starzinhereyes
1st of 9	15/9/24	Ararat	1790m	Mobile	All Weather	Fr5	Jackie Barker	2:13.40	1:59.9	1.6m	$2.70f	43	0-2 WINS	$6,600	$3,652	1. Luva Scrap 2. Starzinhereyes 3. Freak Out
43 Day Freshen-Up
3rd of 10	3/8/24	Melton	1720m	Mobile	All Weather	Fr4	James Herbertson	2:04.30	1:56.3	0.2m	$2.10f	8	NR up to 55	$11,000	$1,100	1. Rockaway Beach 2. Roylance 3. Luva Scrap

Twisting By NZ (Fr2) 2723336816
Trainer: J Pace (Harkness)
Driver: Joe Pace
Prize Money: $31,735
Win / Place: 15% / 55%

4 yo Bay Horse

Sire: ROCK N ROLL HEAVEN (USA)

Dam: SATIRE FRANCO (NZ)

Dam's Sire: Falcon Seelster Usa

Rating

Stats

Career

20: 3-4-4

Distance

6: 0-2-3

Trk/Dst

6: 0-2-3

Track

10: 1-2-3

Season

6: 1-0-2

1st Up

2: 1-0-0

2nd Up

2: 0-1-1

3rd Up

2: 1-1-0

Mobile

20: 3-4-4

All-Weather

20: 3-4-4

Best Mile

1:57.05

Comments

Beaten favourite last start when sixth at Bendigo on November 13. Scored the start prior at Bendigo on September 18. Capable of taking this out.

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
6th of 7	13/11/24	Bendigo	2150m	Mobile	All Weather	Fr1	James Herbertson	2:39.40	1:59.3	7.9m	$1.80f	56	NR 56 to 65	$11,000	$220	1. Ozzie Punta 2. Rocco Americano 3. Kathys Free
56 Day Freshen-Up
1st of 12	18/9/24	Bendigo	2150m	Mobile	All Weather	Fr3	A Pace	2:36.40	1:57.1	0.2m	$81	11	No NR	$22,000	$11,000	1. Twisting By NZ 2. Major Bert 3. Classic Mission NZ
8th of 12	7/9/24	Melton	2240m	Mobile	All Weather	Sr5	A Pace	2:38.40	1:53.8	17.1m	$81	8	No NR	$22,000	$440	1. Little Louie 2. Gawn 3. Blazing Home NZ
6th of 12	30/8/24	Melton	2240m	Mobile	All Weather	Fr5	A Pace	2:41.00	1:55.7	23.0m	$151	7	No NR	$11,000	$220	1. Roadmaster 2. Perfect Class 3. Gawn
3rd of 10	23/8/24	Melton	1720m	Mobile	All Weather	Fr7	James Herbertson	2:02.10	1:54.3	10.8m	$6.00	7	NR 50 to 55	$7,700	$770	1. Sir Jimmy 2. Asmileandawinx 3. Twisting By NZ
3rd of 9	16/8/24	Melton	1720m	Mobile	All Weather	Fr3	A Pace	2:04.50	1:56.5	2.2m	$1.75f	21	NR 50 to 55	$7,700	$770	1. Platinum Jive NZ 2. Sweetgamblingrose 3. Twisting By NZ

Rabada (Fr3) 1x211x258
Trainer: K W Taylor (Lockwood)
Driver: Neil McCallum
Prize Money: $16,709
Win / Place: 42% / 71%

5 yo Bay Gelding

Sire: CHANGEOVER (NZ)

Dam: BARACKS ANGEL

Dam's Sire: Presidential Ball Usa

Rating

Stats

Career

7: 3-2-0

Distance

2: 1-0-0

Season

3: 0-1-0

1st Up

3: 1-2-0

2nd Up

2: 1-0-0

3rd Up

2: 1-0-0

Mobile

7: 3-2-0

All-Weather

7: 3-2-0

Best Mile

1:54.40

Comments

Last start 8th (Sr3) over 1690m at Kilmore, beaten 40 m by Nakula (2:03.10) in NR 56 to 62 on November 14 at $4.80. Before that, 5th (Sr1) over 2150m at Bendigo beaten 7 m by Kathys Free (2:38.70) in NR 55 to 64 on October 29 at $2.70. Nicely drawn this time and can bounce back.

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
8th of 10	14/11/24	Kilmore	1690m	Mobile	All Weather	Sr3	Neil McCallum	2:03.10	1:57.2	38.5m	$4.80	16	NR 56 to 62	$8,800	$176	1. Nakula NZ 2. Interpretation 3. Pablo Rocks
5th of 8	29/10/24	Bendigo	2150m	Mobile	All Weather	Sr1	Neil McCallum	2:38.70	1:58.8	7.8m	$2.70f	15	NR 55 to 64	$8,800	$264	1. Kathys Free 2. Valiente 3. Mahindi NZ
2nd of 9	14/10/24	Charlton	1609m	Mobile	All Weather	Fr3	Neil McCallum	1:56.00	1:56.0	2.5m	$5.00	312	NR 55 to 64	$8,800	$1,320	1. Another Nien 2. Rabada 3. Cee Cee In America
312 Day Spell
2nd of 4	30/9/24	Bendigo	2150m			-	Neil McCallum	2:40.90	-	4m	$0.00	-	Trial	$0	-	1. Letsrockletsroll 2. Rabada 3. Imnopumpkin
4th of 5	20/1/24	Maryborough	2190m			-	N McCallum	2:43.50	-	12m	$0.00	-	Trial	$0	-	1. Rock N Roll Doo NZ 2. Soho Moonraker 3. Clem McArdle
1st of 10	7/12/23	Maryborough	1690m	Mobile	All Weather	Sr3	N A McCallum	2:00.20	1:54.4	2.4m	$2.10f	15	NR 50 to 59	$8,800	$5,016	1. Rabada 2. Kialla Kid 3. Victory George

Pablo Rocks (Fr4) 1341979163
Trainer: Chris Svanosio (Romsey)
Driver: Chris Svanosio
Prize Money: $31,911
Win / Place: 27% / 50%

4 yo Brown Gelding

Sire: A ROCKNROLL DANCE (USA)

Dam: KILFENORA

Dam's Sire: Armbro Operative Usa

Rating

Stats

Career

18: 5-2-2

Distance

8: 2-1-2

Trk/Dst

4: 1-0-0

Track

8: 2-0-0

Season

7: 2-0-1

1st Up

2: 1-0-0

2nd Up

2: 0-1-0

3rd Up

2: 1-0-0

Mobile

18: 5-2-2

All-Weather

18: 5-2-2

Best Mile

1:54.97

Comments

Improved last start with a solid effort when 3rd (Sr4) over 1690m at Kilmore, beaten 6 m by Nakula (2:03.10) in NR 56 to 62 on November 14 at $11. Decent effort last start. Forward performance expected.

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 10	14/11/24	Kilmore	1690m	Mobile	All Weather	Sr4	Taylor Youl	2:03.10	1:57.2	6.9m	$11	12	NR 56 to 62	$8,800	$880	1. Nakula NZ 2. Interpretation 3. Pablo Rocks
6th of 10	2/11/24	Melton	1720m	Mobile	All Weather	Sr1	Chris Svanosio	2:02.60	1:54.7	15.6m	$18	14	NR 60 to 69	$11,000	$220	1. Another Nien 2. Beta Than Love NZ 3. Kendys Butterfly
1st of 12	19/10/24	Melton	2240m	Mobile	All Weather	Fr1	Chris Svanosio	2:46.60	1:59.7	1.5m	$10	9	NR 60 to 69	$11,000	$6,270	1. Pablo Rocks 2. Im Shadow Boxer 3. Classic Angelina
9th of 9	10/10/24	Kilmore	2180m	Mobile	All Weather	Fr4	Chris Svanosio	2:43.40	2:00.7	18.1m	$7.00	47	NR 55 to 64	$8,800	$176	1. Bizzness Class 2. Can Feel The Fury NZ 3. Credulous
47 Day Freshen-Up
3rd of 7	1/10/24	Melton	2240m			-	Chris Svanosio	2:46.85	-	3m	$0.00	-	Trial	$0	-	1. Saifa NZ 2. Sea Silk 3. Pablo Rocks
7th of 10	24/8/24	Melton	1720m	Mobile	All Weather	Fr3	Chris Svanosio	2:01.20	1:53.4	13.6m	$9.00	14	0W/15 0K	$16,500	$330	1. Til Heavens Rockn NZ 2. Kendys Butterfly 3. Rockella

Starzzz Destiny (Fr5) 1533291724
Trainer: David Miles (Monegeetta)
Driver: David Miles
Prize Money: $61,644
Win / Place: 21% / 47%

4 yo Bay Horse

Sire: FOUR STARZZZ SHARK (CAN)

Dam: LIFES DESTINY (AUS)

Dam's Sire: Life Sign Usa

Rating

Stats

Career

38: 8-6-4

Distance

10: 2-3-2

Trk/Dst

6: 2-2-1

Track

14: 4-2-1

Season

8: 1-2-2

1st Up

3: 0-0-0

2nd Up

3: 0-0-0

3rd Up

3: 1-1-0

Mobile

38: 8-6-4

All-Weather

38: 8-6-4

Best Mile

1:55.97

Comments

Last start 4th (Sr1) over 2240m at this track beaten 3.5 m by Heavenly Gipsy (2:42.40) in 0W/15 0K stake on October 26 at $12. At the run before broke in score up and was out of position at the start good run when 2nd (Sr2) over 1720m at this track beaten 20 m by Captain Maastricht (2:02.30) in 0W/15 0K stake on October 18 at $3.50. A big run would not surprise.

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
4th of 12	26/10/24	Melton	2240m	Mobile	All Weather	Sr1	Anthony Butt	2:42.40	1:56.7	3.4m	$12	8	0W/15 0K stake	$16,500	$825	1. Heavenly Gipsy 2. Rocknallovertheworld NZ 3. Wotdidusaaay
2nd of 9	18/10/24	Melton	1720m	Mobile	All Weather	Sr2	Anthony Butt	2:02.30	1:54.5	20.7m	$3.50	27	0W/15 0K stake	$8,800	$1,320	1. Captain Maastricht 2. Starzzz Destiny 3. Braebeach NZ
7th of 11	21/9/24	Melton	2240m	Mobile	All Weather	Fr6	David Miles	2:42.20	1:56.5	4.4m	$12	8	NR 60 to 69	$11,000	$220	1. New Yorker 2. Stag Party NZ 3. Rockandance
1st of 10	13/9/24	Geelong	1609m	Mobile	All Weather	Fr2	David Miles	1:57.10	1:57.1	0.2m	$4.80	14	NR 60 to 69	$11,000	$6,270	1. Starzzz Destiny 2. Most Triumphant 3. Ooh Ah Listah
9th of 10	30/8/24	Melton	2240m	Mobile	All Weather	Sr1	D M Miles	2:45.10	1:58.6	15.0m	$7.50	7	No NR	$11,000	$220	1. Our Vincent Can Gogh NZ 2. Compete 3. Another Nien
2nd of 10	23/8/24	Melton	1720m	Mobile	All Weather	Sr4	D M Miles	2:02.40	1:54.5	0.2m	$26	10	NR 56 to 60	$8,800	$1,320	1. Compete 2. Starzzz Destiny 3. Spicey Major

Seve NZ (Fr6) 03301218x5
Trainer: Andy Gath (Long Forest)
Driver: Kate Gath
Prize Money: $67,894
Win / Place: 24% / 68%

4 yo Bay Horse

Sire: VINCENT (AUS)

Dam: RIVER BELLE (NZ)

Dam's Sire: Red River Hanover Usa

Rating

Stats

Career

25: 6-5-6

Distance

11: 3-3-3

Trk/Dst

3: 1-0-0

Track

6: 1-1-0

Season

1: 0-0-0

1st Up

6: 2-0-2

2nd Up

5: 1-3-0

3rd Up

4: 0-1-1

Mobile

25: 6-5-6

All-Weather

25: 6-5-6

Slushy

1: 1-0-0

Best Mile

1:54.18

Comments

Resumed when over this distance beaten 12 m fifth behind Another Nien in a NR 60 to 69 on November 2. Expect to see the best from him now.

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	2/11/24	Melton	1720m	Mobile	All Weather	Sr2	Kate Gath	2:02.60	1:54.7	12.0m	$4.20	161	NR 60 to 69	$11,000	$330	1. Another Nien 2. Beta Than Love NZ 3. Kendys Butterfly
161 Day Spell
1st of 3	7/10/24	Melton	2240m			-	Jordan Leedham	2:46.01	-	0m	$0.00	-	Trial	$0	-	1. Seve NZ 2. Sea Silk 3. Wheres Seggy
8th of 12	25/5/24	Melton	2240m	Mobile	All Weather	Fr1	K M Gath	2:40.40	1:55.3	13.9m	$8.00	11	-	$16,500	$330	1. Dhaulagiri NZ 2. Isthisjustfantasy 3. Spyglass NZ
1st of 10	14/5/24	Bendigo	1650m	Mobile	All Weather	Sr3	K M Gath	1:58.20	1:55.3	3.3m	$1.30f	23	NR 55 to 64	$8,800	$5,016	1. Seve NZ 2. Willowdene Girl 3. Leavemeout
2nd of 8	21/4/24	Warragul	1790m	Mobile	All Weather	Fr7	Jordan Leedham	2:09.40	1:56.3	6.5m	$8.00	23	NR 56 to 64	$8,800	$1,320	1. Cocosdream 2. Seve NZ 3. Triple Vinnies
1st of 8	29/3/24	Cranbourne	2080m	Mobile	All Weather	Fr6	K M Gath	2:33.80	1:59.0	0.3m	$1.95f	12	NR 55 to 64	$8,800	$5,016	1. Seve NZ 2. Cocosdream 3. Smooth Techy

Ozzie Battler (Fr7) 2515730377
Trainer: Julie Douglas (STRATHFIELDSAYE)
Driver: Tasmyn Potter (C,5)
Prize Money: $339,007
Win / Place: 10% / 42%

7 yo DL Gelding

Sire: SUNSHINE BEACH (USA)

Dam: MISS LAURA JANE (AUS)

Dam's Sire: Armbro Operative Usa

Rating

Stats

Career

196: 20-34-29

Distance

44: 8-5-7

Trk/Dst

25: 4-3-2

Track

66: 5-6-7

Season

13: 1-1-2

1st Up

4: 1-1-1

2nd Up

4: 0-1-0

3rd Up

4: 1-1-1

Mobile

196: 20-34-29

All-Weather

196: 20-34-29

Best Mile

1:55.30

Comments

Last start 7th (Fr2) over 1740m at Riverina Paceway beaten 16 m by Mighty Flying Art (2:02.60) in NR up to 80 on November 15 at $41. Two runs back 7th (Fr6) over 1750m after showing early pace at Swan Hill, at the bell was 4th-5.2 beaten 8 m by Wattlebank Arnie (2:06.10) in NR 60 to 79 on November 1 at $11. Unlikely to threaten.

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
7th of 8	15/11/24	Wagga	1740m	Mobile	All Weather	Fr2	Shane Hallcroft	2:02.60	1:53.4	16.8m	$41	14	NR up to 80	$10,769	$211	1. Mighty Flying Art NZ 2. Wattlebank Arnie NZ 3. Sheffield Sparky NZ
7th of 9	1/11/24	Swan Hill	1750m	Mobile	All Weather	Fr6	Alex Ashwood	2:06.10	1:55.9	8.6m	$11	6	NR 60 to 79	$9,900	$198	1. Wattlebank Arnie NZ 2. Cheerstolou 3. Stag Party NZ
3rd of 10	26/10/24	Melton	1720m	Mobile	All Weather	Fr1	Jack Laugher	2:00.50	1:52.7	10.2m	$11	7	NR 70 to 79	$16,500	$1,650	1. Young Bluey 2. Jilliby Selwood 3. Ozzie Battler
11th of 12	19/10/24	Melton	2240m	Mobile	All Weather	Sr3	Luke Dunne	2:46.60	1:59.7	13.4m	$17	8	NR 60 to 69	$11,000	$220	1. Pablo Rocks 2. Im Shadow Boxer 3. Classic Angelina
3rd of 9	11/10/24	Mildura	1790m	Mobile	All Weather	Sr1	Alex Ashwood	2:11.50	1:58.2	3.5m	$6.50	7	NR 65 to 80	$9,900	$990	1. John McLean NZ 2. Twisted Bliss 3. Ozzie Battler
7th of 8	4/10/24	Geelong	1609m	Mobile	All Weather	Sr1	Tasmyn Potter	1:56.00	1:56.0	5.6m	$13	7	NR 60 to 69	$11,000	$220	1. Jilliby Selwood 2. Im Shadow Boxer 3. Gipsy Princess

Captain Maastricht (Sr1) 6212425311
Trainer: Alison Alford (BOLINDA)
Driver: Hannah Parish (C,5)
Prize Money: $98,472
Win / Place: 11% / 48%

Going for the Hat-Trick

6 yo Bay Gelding

Sire: CAPTAINTREACHEROUS (USA)

Dam: MAASTRICHT

Dam's Sire: Blissfull Hall Usa

100

Rating

Stats

Career

87: 10-15-17

Distance

15: 1-0-4

Trk/Dst

2: 1-0-0

Track

13: 2-1-2

Season

9: 3-3-1

1st Up

6: 1-1-0

2nd Up

6: 0-1-1

3rd Up

5: 0-2-0

Mobile

87: 10-15-17

All-Weather

87: 10-15-17

Best Mile

1:54.50

Comments

Six-year-old gelding is racing in fine form. Won his last two outings at this track and Geelong. Last start won by 20 m as favourite (Sr3) at this track (2:02.30) beating Starzzz Destiny in 0W/15 0K stake on October 18 at $2.90. Can win again.

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
1st of 9	18/10/24	Melton	1720m	Mobile	All Weather	Sr3	Chris Alford	2:02.30	1:54.5	20.7m	$2.90f	7	0W/15 0K stake	$8,800	$5,016	1. Captain Maastricht 2. Starzzz Destiny 3. Braebeach NZ
1st of 9	11/10/24	Geelong	1609m	Mobile	All Weather	Fr7	Chris Alford	1:55.40	1:55.4	3.0m	$7.00	7	0W/15 0K stake	$9,900	$5,643	1. Captain Maastricht 2. Sassyola 3. Terror Eyes NZ
3rd of 10	4/10/24	Geelong	1609m	Mobile	All Weather	Fr6	Chris Alford	1:54.10	1:54.1	8.0m	$15	13	0W/15 0K stake	$11,000	$1,100	1. Rocknallovertheworld NZ 2. Heavenly Gipsy 3. Captain Maastricht
5th of 11	21/9/24	Melton	2240m	Mobile	All Weather	Fr5	Chris Alford	2:42.20	1:56.5	3.2m	$7.50	13	NR 60 to 69	$11,000	$330	1. New Yorker 2. Stag Party NZ 3. Rockandance
2nd of 8	8/9/24	Cranbourne	1609m	Mobile	All Weather	Fr3	Chris Alford	1:57.00	1:57.0	0.1m	$2.15f	9	0W/15 0K stake	$11,000	$1,650	1. Sir Chow NZ 2. Captain Maastricht 3. Settebello
4th of 12	30/8/24	Melton	2240m	Mobile	All Weather	Fr5	Chris Alford	2:45.50	1:58.9	3.4m	$8.50	5	NR up to 80	$11,000	$550	1. Spirit Of Arion NZ 2. Maxy Wants To Play 3. Classic Angelina

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