TAB NZ - Form Guide

Mona Mia (Fr1) 5x88349685
Trainer: K M Males (Bolinda)
Driver: Ellen Tormey
Prize Money: $196,767
Win / Place: 10% / 36%

9 yo Bay Mare

Sire: SPORTSWRITER (USA)

Dam: TAYARNA MIA (AUS)

Rating

Stats

Career

114: 12-17-13

Distance

57: 5-8-6

Trk/Dst

43: 2-6-5

Track

56: 4-6-6

Season

1: 0-0-0

1st Up

9: 1-2-1

2nd Up

8: 0-1-1

3rd Up

8: 1-1-2

Mobile

114: 12-17-13

All-Weather

114: 12-17-13

Best Mile

1:52.71

Comments

Capable of better than we have seen lately. Last start 5th (Fr2) over 1720m at this track, beaten 6 m by Dessie Gee (2:02.70) in NR up to 80 on August 9 at $41. The run before was well back in the run when 8th (Fr6) over 1720m at this track, at the bell was 10th-16.79 beaten 8 m by Look Like Diamonds (2:03.00) in NR up to 79 M on July 26 at $34. Nicely placed to make an impact this time.

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	9/8/25	Melton	1720m	Mobile	All Weather	Fr2	Ellen Tormey	2:02.70	1:54.8	2.16L	$41	14	NR up to 80	$10,900	$327	1. Dessie Gee 2. Grayson Red 3. Stormryder
8th of 12	26/7/25	Melton	1720m	Mobile	All Weather	Fr6	Ellen Tormey	2:03.00	1:55.0	3.20L	$34	14	NR up to 79	$16,350	$327	1. Look Like Diamonds 2. Jilliby Illuminate NZ 3. Our Princess Di
6th of 9	12/7/25	Melton	1720m	Mobile	All Weather	Fr4	Ellen Tormey	2:02.50	1:54.6	3.31L	$15	7	NR 60 to 69	$10,900	$218	1. Maxnjax 2. Ubetta Knot 3. Hez All Rock
9th of 9	5/7/25	Melton	1720m	Mobile	All Weather	Fr2	Ellen Tormey	2:02.40	1:54.6	7.10L	$23	11	NR up to 79	$16,350	$327	1. Surfingmakescents 2. Wings On The Line 3. Sweet Ideal
4th of 9	24/6/25	Shepparton	1690m	Mobile	All Weather	Sr2	Ellen Tormey	2:03.10	1:57.3	1.12L	$6.50	10	NR 55 to 64	$7,630	$382	1. Okanui Beach 2. Good Tobe Locksley 3. Sports Narrator
3rd of 12	14/6/25	Melton	1720m	Mobile	All Weather	Sr5	Ellen Tormey	2:01.00	1:53.2	4.46L	$41	7	NR 60 to 69	$10,900	$1,090	1. Seathestars 2. Triple Rock Saint NZ 3. Mona Mia

Magic Mike NZ (Fr2) 3033677637
Trainer: Joanne Justice (Harkness)
Driver: Michael Bellman
Prize Money: $215,676
Win / Place: 8.28% / 43%

8 yo Bay Gelding

Sire: A ROCKNROLL DANCE (USA)

Dam: CAFE GIRL (NZ)

Rating

Stats

Career

157: 13-30-26

Distance

58: 7-10-8

Trk/Dst

44: 5-6-8

Track

71: 5-8-12

Season

1: 0-0-0

1st Up

4: 0-1-2

2nd Up

4: 0-1-1

3rd Up

4: 0-0-0

Mobile

157: 13-30-26

All-Weather

156: 13-30-25

Grass

1: 0-0-1

Best Mile

1:54.32

Comments

Last start 7th (Sr2) over 2240m at this track beaten 25 m by Viney (2:43.20) in NR 53 to 58 on August 22 at $61. Two runs back 3rd (Fr4) over 1720m at this track was 2nd-0.14 at the bell, beaten 7 m by Triple Rock Saint (2:02.70) in NR up to 80 on July 26 at $5. Others appear better placed.

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
7th of 10	22/8/25	Melton	2240m	Mobile	All Weather	Sr2	Blake Pace	2:43.20	1:57.3	9.70L	$61	27	NR 53 to 58	$7,630	$153	1. Viney 2. Steel The Moment 3. Surfe La Mer
3rd of 7	26/7/25	Melton	1720m	Mobile	All Weather	Fr4	Michael Bellman	2:02.70	1:54.8	2.90L	$5.00	7	NR up to 80	$10,900	$1,090	1. Triple Rock Saint NZ 2. Dance Away 3. Magic Mike NZ
6th of 8	19/7/25	Melton	1720m	Mobile	All Weather	Fr1	Michael Bellman	2:00.50	1:52.8	3.83L	$51	9	NR up to 105	$19,075	$382	1. Jilliby Nitro 2. Fighter Command 3. Young Bluey
7th of 10	10/7/25	Ballarat	1710m	Mobile	All Weather	Sr1	Brent Murphy	2:01.40	1:54.2	3.72L	$7.50	5	NR 56 to 61	$7,630	$153	1. Grayson Red 2. Valiente 3. Im Wesley
7th of 12	5/7/25	Melton	1720m	Mobile	All Weather	Fr4	Michael Bellman	2:01.10	1:53.3	5.87L	$151	7	NR 65 to 75	$16,350	$327	1. Hes All Torque 2. Odin 3. Jaccka Connor NZ
6th of 10	28/6/25	Melton	1720m	Mobile	All Weather	Fr5	Brent Murphy	2:02.10	1:54.2	3.12L	$126	8	NR 57 to 67	$10,900	$218	1. Storms Collide 2. Tara Victory NZ 3. Eastbro Kozzy

Triple Rock Saint NZ (Fr3) 6009618875
Trainer: Julie Douglas (Strathfieldsaye)
Driver: John Caldow
Prize Money: $77,436
Win / Place: 16% / 36%

5 yo Bay Gelding

Sire: ROCK N ROLL HEAVEN (USA)

Dam: TRIPLE SEC (NZ)

Rating

Stats

Career

49: 8-4-6

Distance

21: 2-2-2

Trk/Dst

16: 2-2-1

Track

28: 2-4-1

Season

4: 0-0-0

1st Up

3: 1-0-0

2nd Up

3: 0-0-0

3rd Up

3: 0-0-1

Mobile

49: 8-4-6

All-Weather

49: 8-4-6

Best Mile

1:53.36

Comments

Recent form below what he is capable of. Last start 5th (Fr2) over 2240m at this track, at the bell was 4th-7.09 beaten 16 m by Go Miki (2:41.10) in NR 60 to 75 on August 23 at $126. The start before was driven from back in the field when 7th (Fr7) over 2240m at this track, beaten 30 m by Fox Dan (2:38.70) in NR 70 to 79 on August 16 at $126. Better than last start and can improve sharply.

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
5th of 11	23/8/25	Melton	2240m	Mobile	All Weather	Fr2	Tasmyn Potter	2:41.10	1:55.7	5.95L	$126	7	NR 60 to 75	$16,350	$491	1. Go Miki 2. Mitzi Said 3. Centofellie
7th of 12	16/8/25	Melton	2240m	Mobile	All Weather	Fr7	Ellen Tormey	2:38.70	1:54.0	10.86L	$126	7	NR 70 to 79	$16,350	$327	1. Fox Dan 2. Surfingmakescents 3. Forty Love
8th of 9	9/8/25	Melton	1720m	Mobile	All Weather	Fr4	Kerryn Manning	2:02.70	1:54.8	2.90L	$10	7	NR up to 80	$10,900	$218	1. Dessie Gee 2. Grayson Red 3. Stormryder
8th of 12	2/8/25	Melton	1720m	Mobile	All Weather	Sr2	John Caldow	2:01.70	1:53.9	3.20L	$61	7	NR 67 to 75	$16,350	$327	1. Fox Dan 2. Clear Left NZ 3. Silver Pistol
1st of 7	26/7/25	Melton	1720m	Mobile	All Weather	Fr6	Ryan Sanderson	2:02.70	1:54.8	1.86L	$3.80f	8	NR up to 80	$10,900	$6,213	1. Triple Rock Saint NZ 2. Dance Away 3. Magic Mike NZ
6th of 8	18/7/25	Wagga	1740m	Mobile	All Weather	Fr3	Tasmyn Potter	2:02.30	1:53.1	4.35L	$7.00	6	NR up to 70	$10,671	$209	1. Business In Heaven 2. Wipeout 3. Captain Tom

Clear Left NZ (Fr4) 5755062240
Trainer: Julie Douglas (Strathfieldsaye)
Driver: Tasmyn Potter (C)
Prize Money: $87,638
Win / Place: 11% / 36%

4 yo Bay Gelding

Sire: ART MAJOR (USA)

Dam: WANAKA BAY (NZ)

Rating

Stats

Career

63: 7-9-7

Distance

22: 2-5-2

Trk/Dst

18: 1-4-2

Track

32: 3-5-3

Season

4: 0-2-0

1st Up

3: 0-0-1

2nd Up

3: 1-0-0

3rd Up

3: 0-1-0

Mobile

61: 7-9-7

Standing

2: 0-0-0

All-Weather

61: 7-9-7

Slushy

1: 0-0-1

Grass

2: 0-0-0

Best Mile

1:54.88

Comments

Last start 11th (Sr1) over 2240m at this track, beaten 30 m by Go Miki (2:41.10) in NR 60 to 75 on August 23 at $34. Before that, 4th (Fr5) over 1740m after showing early speed at Riverina Paceway, beaten 6 m by Itzbuddha (2:03.60) in NR up to 65 on August 15 at $4. A better run is on the cards.

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
11th of 11	23/8/25	Melton	2240m	Mobile	All Weather	Sr1	Ellen Tormey	2:41.10	1:55.7	10.71L	$34	8	NR 60 to 75	$16,350	$327	1. Go Miki 2. Mitzi Said 3. Centofellie
4th of 9	15/8/25	Wagga	1740m	Mobile	All Weather	Fr5	Tasmyn Potter	2:03.60	1:54.3	2.53L	$4.00	6	NR up to 65	$10,671	$628	1. Itzbuddha NZ 2. Wipeout 3. Im Alrite
2nd of 11	9/8/25	Melton	1720m	Mobile	All Weather	Fr5	Tasmyn Potter	2:02.60	1:54.7	1.93L	$34	7	NR 60 to 69	$10,900	$1,635	1. Cigano 2. Clear Left NZ 3. Chasing Rex
2nd of 12	2/8/25	Melton	1720m	Mobile	All Weather	Fr2	Ellen Tormey	2:01.70	1:53.9	0.82L	$41	7	NR 67 to 75	$16,350	$2,453	1. Fox Dan 2. Clear Left NZ 3. Silver Pistol
6th of 9	26/7/25	Melton	2240m	Mobile	All Weather	Fr4	Tasmyn Potter	2:43.30	1:57.3	3.12L	$26	7	NR 60 to 75	$16,350	$327	1. Sweet Ideal 2. Hez All Rock 3. Odin
10th of 11	19/7/25	Melton	1720m	Mobile	All Weather	Fr2	Tasmyn Potter	2:01.60	1:53.7	10.63L	$12	7	NR 70 to 79	$16,350	$327	1. Alot Like Louie 2. Clymenus NZ 3. Hes All Torque

Just As Well NZ (Fr5) 6765x94782
Trainer: Luke Tabone (Ingliston)
Driver: Nathan Jack
Prize Money: $161,419
Win / Place: 14% / 38%

7 yo Brown Mare

Sire: WELL SAID (USA)

Dam: JUSTALITTLEBETTOR (NZ)

Rating

Stats

Career

95: 14-15-8

Distance

13: 2-2-0

Trk/Dst

9: 2-1-0

Track

16: 2-2-1

Season

3: 0-1-0

1st Up

6: 0-1-1

2nd Up

6: 1-1-0

3rd Up

6: 1-1-2

Mobile

95: 14-15-8

All-Weather

95: 14-15-8

Best Mile

1:52.10

Comments

Improved last start with a solid effort despite getting well back, when 2nd (Fr8) over 1740m at Riverina Paceway, beaten 2 m by Just Rollyourown (2:02.70) in NR up to 63 on August 22 at $4.20. Should be there at the business end.

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 8	22/8/25	Wagga	1740m	Mobile	All Weather	Fr8	Nathan Jack	2:02.70	1:53.5	0.74L	$4.20	13	NR up to 63	$10,671	$1,779	1. Just Rollyourown NZ 2. Just As Well NZ 3. Mister Rea
8th of 9	9/8/25	Melton	1720m	Mobile	All Weather	Fr3	James Herbertson	2:01.20	1:53.4	7.51L	$23	7	NR 70 to 79	$16,350	$327	1. Look Like Diamonds 2. The Highlight Reel 3. Jaccka Connor NZ
7th of 12	2/8/25	Melton	1720m	Mobile	All Weather	Fr4	Chris Alford	2:01.70	1:53.9	1.90L	$31	7	NR 67 to 75	$16,350	$327	1. Fox Dan 2. Clear Left NZ 3. Silver Pistol
4th of 12	26/7/25	Melton	1720m	Mobile	All Weather	Sr3	Chris Alford	2:03.00	1:55.0	1.97L	$34	7	NR up to 79	$16,350	$818	1. Look Like Diamonds 2. Jilliby Illuminate NZ 3. Our Princess Di
9th of 11	19/7/25	Melton	1720m	Mobile	All Weather	Fr3	Jordan Leedham	2:01.60	1:53.7	8.44L	$18	119	NR 70 to 79	$16,350	$327	1. Alot Like Louie 2. Clymenus NZ 3. Hes All Torque
119 Day Spell
2nd of 6	1/7/25	Melton	2240m			-	L Tabone	2:43.80	-	1.56L	$0.00	-	Trial	$0	-	1. Ghost Of Time 2. Just As Well NZ 3. Louie Lou I NZ

Tallulah Lee (Fr6) 780136649x
Trainer: I M Slater (Elliminyt)
Driver: Josh Duggan
Prize Money: $61,716
Win / Place: 22% / 41%

Recent Trial Winner

5 yo Bay Mare

Sire: ART MAJOR (USA)

Dam: REEDS MAY (GB)

Rating

Stats

Career

36: 8-4-3

Distance

7: 1-0-0

Trk/Dst

3: 0-0-0

Track

4: 0-0-0

1st Up

4: 1-0-0

2nd Up

4: 1-1-0

3rd Up

4: 0-2-0

Mobile

36: 8-4-3

All-Weather

36: 8-4-3

Best Mile

1:54.30

Comments

Resuming after a spell of four months. Finished off last preparation when beaten by 8 m finishing ninth behind Bella Danza at Menangle over 1609m in a NR up to 80 M on May 10 at $126. Previous preparation first-up posted a big 10 m win as favourite when quickly away, (Fr2) at Ararat (2:11.60) beating Emily Vincent in NR 55 to 64 on November 11 at $3.40. Solid top-three prospects.

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
1st of 2	23/8/25	Bacchus Marsh	1940m			-	Josh Duggan	2:25.70	-	0.74L	$0.00	-	Trial	$0	-	1. Tallulah Lee 2. Shadow Celt 3.
3rd of 4	9/8/25	Bacchus Marsh	1940m			-	Josh Duggan	2:26.20	-	1.49L	$0.00	-	Trial	$0	-	1. Wotdidusaaay 2. Shadow Celt 3. Tallulah Lee
9th of 10	10/5/25	Menangle	1609m	Mobile	All Weather	Fr1	Taylah Osmond	1:51.20	1:51.2	3.20L	$126	8	NR up to 80	$22,236	$436	1. Bella Danza 2. Boulevardofdreams 3. Twilight Heaven
4th of 9	2/5/25	Newcastle	1609m	Mobile	All Weather	Fr1	Zara Fitzpatrick	1:53.90	1:53.9	1.30L	$9.00	13	NR up to 90	$10,671	$628	1. Dadndave NZ 2. Heavenly Holly 3. Seve NZ
6th of 10	19/4/25	Wagga	2270m	Mobile	All Weather	Fr5	Taylah Osmond	2:42.20	1:55.0	11.30L	$101	4	No NR	$109,000	$1,635	1. Eye Keep Smiling 2. Ever Art 3. Lux Aeterna
6th of 10	15/4/25	Wagga	2270m	Mobile	All Weather	Fr6	Taylah Osmond	2:44.70	1:56.7	4.57L	$71	24	No NR	$10,671	$209	1. Eye Keep Smiling 2. Ever Art 3. Lux Aeterna

Jaccka Connor NZ (Fr7) 0036482394
Trainer: Julie Douglas (Strathfieldsaye)
Driver: Jack Laugher
Prize Money: $133,383
Win / Place: 12% / 37%

6 yo Bay Gelding

Sire: A ROCKNROLL DANCE (USA)

Dam: COME ON JACCKA (NZ)

Rating

Stats

Career

89: 11-10-12

Distance

37: 5-3-7

Trk/Dst

30: 2-3-7

Track

53: 3-5-9

Season

4: 0-1-1

1st Up

4: 0-0-2

2nd Up

4: 0-0-0

3rd Up

4: 1-0-1

Mobile

89: 11-10-12

All-Weather

86: 11-10-12

Grass

3: 0-0-0

Best Mile

1:54.00

Comments

Last start 4th (Fr1) over 1720m at this track, at the bell was 5th-7.71 beaten a head by Operative Line (2:00.50) in NR up to 95 on August 23 at $31. At the start before 9th (Fr1) over 1720m at this track, beaten 22 m by War Dan Buddy (1:59.70) in NR up to 105 on August 16 at $41. Leading contender.

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
4th of 12	23/8/25	Melton	1720m	Mobile	All Weather	Fr1	Tasmyn Potter	2:00.50	1:52.7	0.07L	$31	7	NR up to 95	$19,075	$954	1. Operative Line 2. Clymenus NZ 3. Louie Lou I NZ
9th of 10	16/8/25	Melton	1720m	Mobile	All Weather	Fr1	Tasmyn Potter	1:59.70	1:52.0	8.40L	$41	7	NR up to 105	$19,075	$382	1. War Dan Buddy 2. Isthisjustfantasy 3. Hes From Heaven NZ
3rd of 9	9/8/25	Melton	1720m	Mobile	All Weather	Fr2	Ellen Tormey	2:01.20	1:53.4	3.27L	$26	7	NR 70 to 79	$16,350	$1,635	1. Look Like Diamonds 2. The Highlight Reel 3. Jaccka Connor NZ
2nd of 8	2/8/25	Melton	1720m	Mobile	All Weather	Fr1	Tasmyn Potter	2:01.50	1:53.7	0.04L	$51	7	NR 75 to 88	$19,075	$2,861	1. Clymenus NZ 2. Jaccka Connor NZ 3. Surfingmakescents
8th of 9	26/7/25	Melton	2240m	Mobile	All Weather	Fr6	Ellen Tormey	2:43.30	1:57.3	7.92L	$19	7	NR 60 to 75	$16,350	$327	1. Sweet Ideal 2. Hez All Rock 3. Odin
4th of 11	19/7/25	Melton	1720m	Mobile	All Weather	Fr4	Ellen Tormey	2:01.60	1:53.7	4.01L	$10	7	NR 70 to 79	$16,350	$818	1. Alot Like Louie 2. Clymenus NZ 3. Hes All Torque

Plains In Heaven (Sr1) 3772858193
Trainer: Nathan Cahir (Smythes Creek)
Driver: Kate Gath
Prize Money: $100,798
Win / Place: 12% / 37%

6 yo Brown Horse

Sire: ROCK N ROLL HEAVEN (USA)

Dam: ILLAWONG BELLA (AUS)

Rating

Stats

Career

87: 11-14-8

Distance

22: 1-0-3

Trk/Dst

8: 0-0-1

Track

24: 2-1-3

Season

3: 1-0-1

1st Up

5: 0-1-0

2nd Up

5: 0-0-1

3rd Up

4: 0-0-0

Mobile

87: 11-14-8

All-Weather

87: 11-14-8

Best Mile

1:54.50

Comments

Finding it hard to put a couple of good runs together. Last start was 3rd (Sr3) over 1710m at Ballarat, beaten 4.5 m by Curyo Gentleman (2:02.40) in NR 57 to 64 on August 21 at $7.50. Before that beaten 24 metres, ninth at this track over 1720m NR 70 to 79 on August 9. Will find this tough.

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 10	21/8/25	Ballarat	1710m	Mobile	All Weather	Sr3	Brent Murphy	2:02.40	1:55.2	1.71L	$7.50	12	NR 57 to 64	$8,720	$872	1. Curyo Gentleman 2. Emily Vincent 3. Plains In Heaven
9th of 9	9/8/25	Melton	1720m	Mobile	All Weather	Fr1	Kate Gath	2:01.20	1:53.4	9.22L	$14	7	NR 70 to 79	$16,350	$327	1. Look Like Diamonds 2. The Highlight Reel 3. Jaccka Connor NZ
1st of 11	2/8/25	Melton	2240m	Mobile	All Weather	Fr5	Kate Gath	2:42.20	1:56.6	0.89L	$5.50	7	0W/15 0K stake	$16,350	$9,320	1. Plains In Heaven 2. Bizzness Class 3. Ranger Rick NZ
8th of 10	26/7/25	Melton	2240m	Mobile	All Weather	Sr2	Kate Gath	2:44.50	1:58.2	3.05L	$13	12	0W/15 0K stake	$16,350	$327	1. All Da Rage 2. Bizzness Class 3. Grayson Red
5th of 11	14/7/25	Hamilton	2160m	Mobile	All Weather	Sr4	Nathan Cahir	2:37.50	1:57.3	3.05L	$8.00	9	NR 56 to 64	$7,630	$229	1. Ranger Rick NZ 2. The Sportz Star 3. Goodtime Libby
8th of 12	5/7/25	Melton	1720m	Mobile	All Weather	Fr2	Nathan Cahir	2:01.10	1:53.3	6.77L	$41	9	0W/15 0K stake	$16,350	$327	1. Its Confidential 2. The Iron Duke 3. All Da Rage

Dhaulagiri NZ (Sr2) 6797490453
Trainer: Matthew Horsnell (Terang)
Driver: Lochie Cook (C)
Prize Money: $179,914
Win / Place: 14% / 34%

8 yo Bay Gelding

Sire: AMERICAN IDEAL (USA)

Dam: CHLOE FINN (NZ)

Rating

Stats

Career

119: 17-16-8

Distance

12: 0-2-0

Trk/Dst

11: 0-1-0

Track

34: 2-3-4

Season

4: 0-0-1

1st Up

8: 2-1-1

2nd Up

8: 0-0-0

3rd Up

8: 0-2-0

Mobile

115: 17-16-8

Standing

4: 0-0-0

All-Weather

115: 17-16-7

Slushy

1: 0-0-0

Grass

4: 0-0-1

Best Mile

1:54.20

Comments

Finding it hard to put a couple of good runs together. Last start was 3rd (Sr1) over 2240m at this track was 6th-17.35 at the bell, beaten 9 m by Forty Love (2:40.10) in NR up to 80 on August 23 at $15. Before that beaten 24 metres, fifth at this track over 2240m NR 70 to 79 on August 16. Not as keen on his chances in this field.

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
3rd of 8	23/8/25	Melton	2240m	Mobile	All Weather	Sr1	Glen Craven	2:40.10	1:55.0	3.49L	$15	7	NR up to 80	$10,900	$1,090	1. Forty Love 2. Stormryder 3. Dhaulagiri NZ
5th of 12	16/8/25	Melton	2240m	Mobile	All Weather	Sr5	Glen Craven	2:38.70	1:54.0	9.18L	$71	7	NR 70 to 79	$16,350	$491	1. Fox Dan 2. Surfingmakescents 3. Forty Love
4th of 9	9/8/25	Melton	1720m	Mobile	All Weather	Sr3	Jason Lee	2:01.20	1:53.4	4.09L	$61	7	NR 70 to 79	$16,350	$818	1. Look Like Diamonds 2. The Highlight Reel 3. Jaccka Connor NZ
12th of 12	2/8/25	Melton	1720m	Mobile	All Weather	Fr1	Lochie Cook	2:01.70	1:53.9	33.42L	$34	21	NR 67 to 75	$16,350	$327	1. Fox Dan 2. Clear Left NZ 3. Silver Pistol
2nd of 5	22/7/25	Terang	2180m			-	Lochie Cook	2:41.80	-	0.74L	$0.00	-	Trial	$0	-	1. Jillibyjacksparrow 2. Dhaulagiri NZ 3. Beyond Delight
9th of 10	12/7/25	Melton	2240m	Mobile	All Weather	Fr3	Lochie Cook	2:40.30	1:55.2	34.94L	$18	15	NR 70 to 79	$16,350	$327	1. Justalittlesip NZ 2. Lincoln River NZ 3. Jilliby Illuminate NZ

Always Be Blakey (Sr3) x428117517
Trainer: K A Stuart-Mitchell (Echuca)
Driver: James Herbertson
Prize Money: $49,889
Win / Place: 34% / 60%

Track Specialist

4 yo Bay Gelding

Sire: ALWAYS B MIKI (USA)

Dam: GORGEOUS AN DIVINE (AUS)

Rating

Stats

Career

23: 8-4-2

Distance

10: 6-0-1

Trk/Dst

8: 4-0-1

Track

10: 4-1-1

Season

2: 1-0-0

1st Up

4: 0-0-2

2nd Up

4: 1-1-0

3rd Up

3: 0-1-0

Mobile

23: 8-4-2

All-Weather

23: 8-4-2

Best Mile

1:52.80

Comments

Last start was well beaten into seventh behind Go Miki at this track over 2240m in a NR 60 to 75 on August 23 at $19. Performed better the start before where he won by 4.5 m when quickly away, (Fr1) at this track (2:00.60) beating Ferrigno in 0W/15 0K stake on August 9 at $2.25. Big chance to atone.

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
7th of 11	23/8/25	Melton	2240m	Mobile	All Weather	Sr5	James Herbertson	2:41.10	1:55.7	7.14L	$19	14	NR 60 to 75	$16,350	$327	1. Go Miki 2. Mitzi Said 3. Centofellie
1st of 12	9/8/25	Melton	1720m	Mobile	All Weather	Fr1	James Herbertson	2:00.60	1:52.8	1.67L	$2.25	21	0W/15 0K stake	$16,350	$9,320	1. Always Be Blakey 2. Ferrigno 3. High Flux
5th of 12	19/7/25	Melton	1720m	Mobile	All Weather	Sr3	Michael Bellman	2:03.10	1:55.2	1.30L	$12	14	0W/15 0K stake	$16,350	$491	1. Sweet Ideal 2. Neatntidy 3. Dance Affair
7th of 12	5/7/25	Melton	1720m	Mobile	All Weather	Sr1	Ewa Justice	2:01.10	1:53.3	6.73L	$10	15	0W/15 0K stake	$16,350	$327	1. Its Confidential 2. The Iron Duke 3. All Da Rage
1st of 11	20/6/25	Melton	1720m	Mobile	All Weather	Sr2	James Herbertson	2:02.20	1:54.3	0.45L	$23	14	NR 60 to 69	$10,900	$6,213	1. Always Be Blakey 2. Heza Punk Rocker NZ 3. Magic Mike NZ
1st of 12	6/6/25	Melton	1720m	Mobile	All Weather	Sr4	Chris Alford	2:03.70	1:55.8	0.07L	$3.90	21	NR 56 to 64	$7,630	$4,349	1. Always Be Blakey 2. Gunforhire 3. Give Dave A Wave

Thestatesman (Sr4) 7149251684
Trainer: Alison Alford (Bolinda)
Driver: Chris Alford
Prize Money: $60,958
Win / Place: 20% / 46%

4 yo Bay Gelding

Sire: ALWAYS B MIKI (USA)

Dam: CLASSIC BLISS (AUS)

Rating

Stats

Career

30: 6-8-0

Distance

13: 2-3-0

Trk/Dst

10: 1-1-0

Track

17: 2-2-0

Season

3: 0-0-0

1st Up

5: 0-2-0

2nd Up

5: 1-1-0

3rd Up

3: 3-0-0

Mobile

30: 6-8-0

All-Weather

30: 6-8-0

Best Mile

1:54.62

Comments

Last start 4th (Sr4) over 2240m at this track was 8th-14.6 at the bell, beaten 15 m by Go Miki (2:41.10) in NR 60 to 75 on August 23 at $101. Two runs back 8th (Sr2) over 1720m at this track beaten 14 m by Storms Collide (2:01.00) in 1W/15 0K stake on August 16 at $23. Must do a lot more.

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
4th of 11	23/8/25	Melton	2240m	Mobile	All Weather	Sr4	Chris Alford	2:41.10	1:55.7	5.76L	$101	7	NR 60 to 75	$16,350	$818	1. Go Miki 2. Mitzi Said 3. Centofellie
8th of 12	16/8/25	Melton	1720m	Mobile	All Weather	Sr2	Chris Alford	2:01.00	1:53.2	5.54L	$23	7	1W/15 0K stake	$16,350	$327	1. Storms Collide 2. Captain Perfect 3. Vee Em Gee MacRay
6th of 9	9/8/25	Melton	1720m	Mobile	All Weather	Sr1	Chris Alford	2:01.20	1:53.4	7.25L	$26	28	NR 70 to 79	$16,350	$327	1. Look Like Diamonds 2. The Highlight Reel 3. Jaccka Connor NZ
1st of 11	12/7/25	Melton	2240m	Mobile	All Weather	Sr2	Chris Alford	2:40.40	1:55.2	0.86L	$6.50	7	0W/15 0K stake	$16,350	$9,320	1. Thestatesman 2. The Iron Duke 3. Always Dancing
5th of 12	5/7/25	Melton	1720m	Mobile	All Weather	Fr4	Chris Alford	2:01.10	1:53.3	5.13L	$9.50	14	0W/15 0K stake	$16,350	$491	1. Its Confidential 2. The Iron Duke 3. All Da Rage
2nd of 10	21/6/25	Melton	2240m	Mobile	All Weather	Sr1	Chris Alford	2:41.50	1:56.0	2.08L	$9.00	14	0W/15 0K stake	$16,350	$2,453	1. Im Dustee 2. Thestatesman 3. Mitzi Said

Cigano (Sr5) x15x110x11
Trainer: Emma Stewart (Cardigan)
Driver: Ryan Sanderson (C)
Prize Money: $71,820
Win / Place: 66% / 66%

Unbeaten The Track / Distance

Going for the Hat-Trick

3 yo Bay/Brown Colt

Sire: POSTER BOY (AUS)

Dam: FRANKINCENSE (AUS)

100

Rating

Stats

Career

9: 6-0-0

Distance

3: 3-0-0

Trk/Dst

3: 3-0-0

Track

6: 4-0-0

Season

1: 1-0-0

1st Up

4: 4-0-0

2nd Up

4: 2-0-0

3rd Up

1: 0-0-0

Mobile

9: 6-0-0

All-Weather

9: 6-0-0

Best Mile

1:54.56

Comments

Three-year-old colt is racing in fine form. Won his last two outings at this track. Last start posted a big 5 m win as favourite (Sr3) at this track (2:02.60) beating Clear Left in NR 60 to 69 on August 9 at $1.20. Hard to beat.

Expected Settling Position: Off 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
1st of 11	9/8/25	Melton	1720m	Mobile	All Weather	Sr3	Ryan Sanderson	2:02.60	1:54.7	1.93L	$1.20f	35	NR 60 to 69	$10,900	$6,213	1. Cigano 2. Clear Left NZ 3. Chasing Rex
35 Day Freshen-Up
1st of 9	5/7/25	Melton	2240m	Mobile	All Weather	Fr7	Mark Pitt	2:42.30	1:56.6	1.00L	$1.60f	85	No NR	$16,350	$9,320	1. Cigano 2. Always Dancing 3. Crocodile Socks
85 Day Spell
2nd of 4	17/6/25	Terang	2180m			-	Jason Lee	2:44.10	-	0.07L	$0.00	-	Trial	$0	-	1. Silver Pistol 2. Cigano 3. I Am The Storm
11th of 12	11/4/25	Melton	2240m	Mobile	All Weather	Sr5	Greg Sugars	2:38.70	1:54.0	14.39L	$7.00	7	No NR	$136,250	-	1. Path To Greatness 2. Seathestars 3. The Highlight Reel
1st of 7	4/4/25	Melton	1720m	Mobile	All Weather	Fr3	Greg Sugars	2:02.40	1:54.6	0.11L	$1.95f	42	No NR	$10,900	$5,450	1. Cigano 2. Apollostorm 3. Its Confidential
42 Day Freshen-Up
1st of 8	21/2/25	Geelong	1609m	Mobile	All Weather	Sr2	Mark Pitt	1:54.70	1:54.7	2.71L	$1.08f	209	NR 50 to 55	$6,540	$3,619	1. Cigano 2. Scherger That 3. Blazin Heaven NZ
209 Day Spell