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Melton Race 10 - Garrards Horse & Hound Pure Steel

CHASE A DREAM NZ (6) is an accomplished former Kiwi who has joined the Jason Grimson stable since last seen in finishing fifth at Addington last month. Multiple Group 1 winner in his homeland and Cameron Hart drives. He'll be tough to stop if anywhere near his best. MACH DAN (7) has been ticking along okay without winning, placing for the third time in his last four starts when he came from this barrier and finished 4m away at Listed level last week. Owns a decent record at this circuit and distance so can make an impact again. HOT DEAL (8) has been racing consistently with a string of wins and placings. Starts alone on the second line so should have options. OPERATIVE LINE (5) won the last time he raced here so is worth including.

Race Time:11:36 AM

Saturday, February 14, 2026

Track:Good

Weather:FINE

Prize Money:$0.00

Distance:2240m

Hittheroadjack Nz (1)2804x62821

Trainer: D J Mullan (Melton)12 mths 139: 19-13-13

Driver: Sean O'Sullivan

9 yo B G

Sire: TERROR TO LOVE (NZ)

Dam: BLACKJACKY (NZ)

Stats

Career139: 19-13-13

LTS$162,326.00

BMR1:54.70

TS51: 3-3-2

Win %13.67%

Place %32.37%

Comments

Brings the right form to the table. Posted a big 4 m win after showing early speed, (Fr7) at Ballarat (2:39.60) beating Torque Power in NR 56 to 64 on February 5 at $23 at the bell was leading 3.45. Two runs back 2nd (Fr3) over 1720m after showing early speed at this track, beaten a neck by Clymenus (2:03.90) in NR 60 to 69 on January 30 at $13. This looks too much of a class rise.

Last Starts 8 days since last start

Place	Date	Days	Class	Prize	Track	Dist.	Cnd.	Driver	Mile Rate	Gate	Result	Margin	Starting Price
1/12	05/02/2026	6	NR 56 to 64	$7,000.00	Ballarat	2200m	Neutral	S J P O'sullivan	1:56.8	7	1. Hittheroadjack NZ 2. Torque Power 3. The Steel Dragon	3.8L	$23.00
2/9	30/01/2026	7	NR 60 to 69	$10,000.00	Melton	1720m	Neutral	Taylor Youl	1:56.0	3	1. Clymenus NZ 2. Hittheroadjack NZ 3. Norms Lady	0.3L	$13.00
8/10	23/01/2026	8	NR up to 80	$10,000.00	Melton	1720m	Neutral	Ewa Justice	1:53.5	4	1. Soho Darknstormy 2. Ooh Ah Listah 3. Jaccka Connor NZ	7.3L	$18.00
2/10	15/01/2026	12	NR 56 to 62	$7,000.00	Kilmore	1690m	Neutral	Ewa Justice	1:57.6	2	1. Kia Ora Beauty 2. Hittheroadjack NZ 3. Galaxy Lass	5.3L	$15.00
1/5	10/01/2026	-	Trial	$0.00	Bacchus Marsh	1940m		Ewa Justice		0	1. Hittheroadjack NZ 2. Scherger That 3. Ynobe Dakota	8L	$0.00
6/6	03/01/2026	91	NR 60 to 69	$10,000.00	Cranbourne	1145m	Neutral	Chris Alford		6	1. El Boston 2. Our Cheeky Devil 3. Deuce Coupe NZ	9.2L	$9.50
4/4	27/12/2025	-	Trial	$0.00	Bacchus Marsh	1940m		Sean O'sullivan		0	1. Ooh Ah Listah 2. Skippys Delight NZ 3. Give Dave A Wave	2.5L	$0.00
4/12	04/10/2025	14	NR 60 to 75	$15,000.00	Melton	1720m	Neutral	S J P O'sullivan	1:53.5	1	1. Silver Pistol 2. Dhaulagiri NZ 3. Strapping Red	6.8L	$81.00

Triple Rock Saint Nz (2)2221336488

Trainer: Julie Douglas (Strathfieldsaye)12 mths 73: 10-7-13

Driver: Ellen Tormey

6 yo B G

Sire: ROCK N ROLL HEAVEN (USA)

Dam: TRIPLE SEC (NZ)

Stats

Career73: 10-7-13

LTS$100,947.00

BMR1:53.36

TS36: 3-5-3

Win %13.70%

Place %41.10%

Comments

Didn't do much last time out, 8th (Fr3) over 2180m at Kilmore, at the bell was 3rd-5.3 beaten 12 m by Ata Rangi (2:39.40) in NR 70 to 85 on February 7 at $61. Before that 8th (Fr3) over 2080m at Cranbourne was 5th-10 at the bell, beaten 15 m by Ghost Of Time (2:30.80) in NR 70 to 85 on January 31 at $18. Must do a lot more.

Last Starts 6 days since last start

Place	Date	Days	Class	Prize	Track	Dist.	Cnd.	Driver	Mile Rate	Gate	Result	Margin	Starting Price
8/8	07/02/2026	7	NR 70 to 85	$25,000.00	Kilmore	2180m	Neutral	Alex Ashwood	1:57.7	3	1. Ata Rangi 2. Major Art NZ 3. Ghost Of Time	12.6L	$61.00
8/8	31/01/2026	10	NR 70 to 85	$17,500.00	Cranbourne	2080m	Neutral	Alex Ashwood	1:56.7	3	1. Ghost Of Time 2. Major Art NZ 3. Ata Rangi	15.0L	$18.00
4/11	21/01/2026	8	NR 60 to 80	$10,000.00	Bendigo	2150m	Neutral	Alex Ashwood	1:57.4	1	1. Twisting By NZ 2. Do It 3. Hugo Rocks	4.9L	$8.00
6/12	13/01/2026	7	NR 65 or better	$8,000.00	Swan Hill	1750m	Neutral	Jack Laugher	1:53.2	7	1. Hot Deal 2. Hoorah Philtra 3. Komodo	13.8L	$9.50
3/8	06/01/2026	5	NR 60 to 80	$8,000.00	Shepparton	1690m	Neutral	Jack Laugher	1:56.1	7	1. Clymenus NZ 2. Layden 3. Triple Rock Saint NZ	1.6L	$2.15
3/10	01/01/2026	5	NR up to 80	$15,000.00	Echuca	2560m	Neutral	Michael Bellman	2:02.6	2	1. Madigan 2. Auckland Red 3. Triple Rock Saint NZ	0.2L	$2.00
1/4	06/01/2025	-	Trial	$0.00	Bendigo	2150m		Ellen Tormey		0	1. Triple Rock Saint NZ 2. Bella Danza 3. Good Day	6L	$0.00

Kosimo (3)5775787x56

Trainer: Julie Douglas (Strathfieldsaye)12 mths 157: 13-27-27

Driver: Jack Laugher

9 yo B G

Sire: MAJOR BRONSKI (AUS)

Dam: NOW SHEZATERROR (NZ)

Stats

Career157: 13-27-27

LTS$291,714.00

BMR1:51.20

TS73: 4-7-16

Win %8.28%

Place %42.68%

Comments

Didn't do much last start, was driven from back in the field when 6th (Fr7) over 2180m at Kilmore, at the bell was 8th-15.9 beaten 10 m by Ata Rangi (2:39.40) in NR 70 to 85 on February 7 at $81. Before that 5th (Sr1) over 2080m at Cranbourne, at the bell was 6th-12.6 beaten 11 m by Ghost Of Time (2:30.80) in NR 70 to 85 on January 31 at $41. Not on current form.

Last Starts 6 days since last start

Place	Date	Days	Class	Prize	Track	Dist.	Cnd.	Driver	Mile Rate	Gate	Result	Margin	Starting Price
6/8	07/02/2026	7	NR 70 to 85	$25,000.00	Kilmore	2180m	Neutral	Ellen Tormey	1:57.7	7	1. Ata Rangi 2. Major Art NZ 3. Ghost Of Time	10.4L	$81.00
5/8	31/01/2026	147	NR 70 to 85	$17,500.00	Cranbourne	2080m	Neutral	Ellen Tormey	1:56.7	1	1. Ghost Of Time 2. Major Art NZ 3. Ata Rangi	11.7L	$41.00
7/7	06/09/2025	7	No NR	$22,500.00	Melton	1720m	Neutral	Ellen Tormey	1:53.6	1	1. Keayang Tokyo 2. Rakajed NZ 3. Louie Lou I NZ	14.2L	$26.00
8/8	30/08/2025	7	No NR	$22,500.00	Melton	2240m	Neutral	Jack Laugher	1:55.7	2	1. Hes From Heaven NZ 2. Dangerous 3. Ultimate Vinnie	27.7L	$71.00
7/8	23/08/2025	7	No NR	$22,500.00	Melton	1720m	Neutral	Jack Laugher	1:52.0	2	1. Catch A Wave 2. Fighter Command 3. Keayang Tokyo	9.9L	$101.00
5/7	16/08/2025	7	NR 80 to 89	$17,500.00	Melton	2240m	Neutral	Ellen Tormey	1:54.5	5	1. Justalittlesip NZ 2. Arggghhh 3. Le Belle Bijoux	11.1L	$8.00
4/5	19/05/2025	-	Trial	$0.00	Bathurst	1730m	Good	J G Coney		0	1. Faze Of Glory NZ 2. Buddy Brilliance 3. Sharper Memory	8.7L	$0.00
1/5	29/01/2025	-	Trial	$0.00	Menangle	1609m	Good	Seaton Grima		0	1. Kosimo 2. Soho Spectre 3. Ravishing Sloy	3.3L	$0.00

Madigan (4)3544366125

Trainer: T J Mannix (Shelbourne)12 mths 32: 11-4-6

Driver: Leigh Sutton

6 yo BR G

Sire: SWEET LOU (USA)

Dam: OUR CHELSEA GIRL (NZ)

Stats

Career32: 11-4-6

LTS$91,365.00

BMR1:54.52

TS8: 0-0-3

Win %34.38%

Place %65.63%

Comments

Last start 5th (Fr2) over 1690m at Kilmore, at the bell was 5th-7.8 beaten 6 m by Smoken Ace (1:58.20) in LR No NR on February 7 at $51. Two runs back 2nd (Fr4) over 2555m at Wedderburn was leading by 4.4 at the bell, beaten 4 m by Crime Writer (3:11.60) in NR 70 to 95 on January 25 at $10. Facing a tricky assignment.

Last Starts 6 days since last start

Place	Date	Days	Class	Prize	Track	Dist.	Cnd.	Driver	Mile Rate	Gate	Result	Margin	Starting Price
5/8	07/02/2026	13	No NR	$30,000.00	Kilmore	1690m	Neutral	Leigh Sutton	1:52.6	2	1. Smoken Ace NZ 2. Alot Like Louie 3. Mach Dan	5.8L	$51.00
2/6	25/01/2026	24	NR 70 to 95	$12,000.00	Wedderburn	2555m	Neutral	Leigh Sutton	2:00.7	4	1. Crime Writer 2. Madigan 3. Curyo Gentleman	3.9L	$10.00
1/10	01/01/2026	5	NR up to 80	$15,000.00	Echuca	2560m	Neutral	Leigh Sutton	2:02.6	4	1. Madigan 2. Auckland Red 3. Triple Rock Saint NZ	0.2L	$3.60
6/9	27/12/2025	13	NR 80 to 89	$17,500.00	Melton	1720m	Neutral	Leigh Sutton	1:51.4	5	1. My Ultimate Barney 2. Sweet Ideal 3. My Uncle Stan	10.8L	$19.00
6/12	14/12/2025	8	NR up to 95	$10,000.00	Gunbower	2630m	Neutral	Leigh Sutton	1:58.3	4	1. Crime Writer 2. Diamond Eclipse 3. Herakles	52.2L	$8.50
3/8	06/12/2025	17	NR 80 to 89	$17,500.00	Melton	2240m	Neutral	Leigh Sutton	1:55.5	5	1. Alot Like Louie 2. Pesci 3. Madigan	11.0L	$16.00
4/5	02/10/2025	-	Trial	$0.00	Shepparton	2190m		Leigh Sutton		0	1. The Bride 2. Miki B NZ 3. Eye Wish	1L	$0.00
2/3	22/09/2025	-	Trial	$0.00	Bendigo	2150m		Leigh Sutton		0	1. Sanchez 2. Madigan 3. Kia Ora Beauty	6L	$0.00

Operative Line (5)1616x19155

Trainer: Rebecca East (Heywood)12 mths 75: 16-10-6

Driver: James Herbertson

7 yo B G

Sire: BETTING LINE (USA)

Dam: THREES A CROWD (AUS)

Stats

Career75: 16-10-6

LTS$166,198.00

BMR1:50.80

TS37: 9-3-0

Win %21.33%

Place %42.67%

Comments

Won three starts back at this track over 1720m No NR on December 27. Last start was driven from back in the field when 5th (Fr4) over 1710m at Ballarat was 2nd-4.11 at the bell, beaten 8 m by Smoken Ace (2:00.70) in No NR on January 24 at $6.50. First four hope.

Last Starts 20 days since last start

Place	Date	Days	Class	Prize	Track	Dist.	Cnd.	Driver	Mile Rate	Gate	Result	Margin	Starting Price
5/5	24/01/2026	13	No NR	$17,500.00	Ballarat	1710m	Neutral	Jackie Barker	1:53.6	4	1. Smoken Ace NZ 2. Sebs Choice 3. Jilliby Nitro	8.1L	$6.50
5/10	11/01/2026	15	NR up to 105	$15,000.00	Hamilton	2660m	Fast	James Herbertson	1:55.6	3	1. Forty Love 2. Dee Roe 3. Jilliby Nitro	21.4L	$7.50
1/5	27/12/2025	7	No NR	$22,500.00	Melton	1720m	Neutral	James Herbertson	1:50.8	4	1. Operative Line 2. Diamond Eclipse 3. Code Bailey NZ	7.6L	$11.00
9/10	20/12/2025	13	No NR	$22,500.00	Melton	2240m	Neutral	Jackie Barker	1:52.8	5	1. Bulletproof Boy 2. Mach Dan 3. Dee Roe	37.5L	$34.00
1/10	07/12/2025	71	NR up to 95	$15,000.00	Horsham	2200m	Neutral	James Herbertson	1:56.3	3	1. Operative Line 2. Sweetpassion 3. Little Louie	1.9L	$2.50
6/6	27/09/2025	14	No NR	$22,500.00	Melton	2240m	Neutral	Jackie Barker	1:57.4	2	1. Justalittlesip NZ 2. Hes From Heaven NZ 3. Sahara Breeze	10.9L	$21.00
1/4	02/02/2024	-	Trial	$0.00	Hamilton	2160m		J J Herbertson		0	1. Operative Line 2. Eastbro Kozzy 3. Eastbro Chrissy	8.5L	$0.00
1/5	21/07/2021	-	Trial	$0.00	Hamilton	2160m		M J Bellman		0	1. Operative Line 2. Not Telling 3. Torque Like A Lady	0L	$0.00

Chase A Dream Nz (6)1279x98465

Trainer: Jason Grimson (Menangle Park)12 mths 29: 11-4-2

Driver: Cameron Hart

5 yo B H

Sire: CAPTAINTREACHEROUS (USA)

Dam: SECRET LOTION (NZ)

Stats

Career29: 11-4-2

LTS$619,304.00

BMR1:51.40

TS0: 0-0-0

Win %37.93%

Place %58.62%

Comments

Capable of better than we have seen lately. Last start 5th (Fr6) over 1980m at Addington, beaten 30 m by Pinseeker (2:22.80) in C on January 30 at $4.80. The run prior 6th (Fr6) over 1980m at Addington was 4th-5.3m 2WWC at the bell, beaten 18 m by Republican Party (2:21.30) on December 12 at $6.30. Well-performed Kiwi who is well placed to kick off in Australia with a win.

Last Starts 14 days since last start

Place	Date	Days	Class	Prize	Track	Dist.	Cnd.	Driver	Mile Rate	Gate	Result	Margin	Starting Price
5/6	30/01/2026	49		$15,430.00	Addington	1980m	Fast	John R Dunn	1:56.0	6	1. Pinseeker NZ 2. Hadron Collider NZ 3. Franco Sinatra NZ	29.2L	$4.80
6/7	12/12/2025	21		$32,020.00	Addington	1980m	Fast	Robert Butt	1:54.8	6	1. Republican Party NZ 2. Alta Meteor NZ 3. We Walk By Faith	18.6L	$6.30
1/3	02/12/2025	-	Trial	$0.00	Rangiora Aw	2600m	Good	John R Dunn		0	1. Chase A Dream NZ 2. Ukraine NZ 3. 99-Sacetas NZ	4.5L	$0.00
4/11	21/11/2025	10		$107,730.00	Addington	2600m	Fast	Mark Purdon	1:55.6	2	1. Kingman NZ 2. The Lazarus Effect NZ 3. We Walk By Faith	4.3L	$26.70
8/11	11/11/2025	15		$51,710.00	Addington	2600m	Neutral	Mark Purdon	1:57.0	2	1. Franco Sinatra NZ 2. Hadron Collider NZ 3. Smoke On The Water NZ	15.7L	$2.80
2/7	05/11/2025	-	Trial	$0.00	Addington	1980m	Good	Mark Purdon		0	1. Captains Mistress NZ 2. Chase A Dream NZ 3. Lakelsa NZ	0.5L	$0.00
9/11	27/10/2025	178		$51,710.00	Ashburton Raceway	2400m	E	Andre Poutama	1:57.3	1	1. Republican Party NZ 2. Alta Meteor NZ 3. Akuta NZ	33.2L	$12.30
9/9	02/05/2025	7		$87,730.00	Alexandra Park	2200m	Neutral	Blair Orange	1:58.4	1	1. Republican Party NZ 2. Sooner The Bettor NZ 3. We Walk By Faith	20.3L	$8.10

Mach Dan (7)2x46882273

Trainer: Emma Stewart (Cardigan)12 mths 97: 28-10-12

Driver: Mark Pitt

9 yo B G

Sire: MACH THREE (CAN)

Dam: BETTOR GIVE IT (NZ)

Stats

Career97: 28-10-12

LTS$1,051,028.00

BMR1:50.30

TS34: 8-4-3

Win %28.87%

Place %51.55%

Comments

Improved last start with a game effort when 3rd (Fr7) over 1690m after showing early pace at Kilmore, at the bell was 2nd-0.9 beaten 4 m by Smoken Ace (1:58.20) in LR No NR on February 7 at $3. Looks close to a win.

Last Starts 6 days since last start

Place	Date	Days	Class	Prize	Track	Dist.	Cnd.	Driver	Mile Rate	Gate	Result	Margin	Starting Price
3/8	07/02/2026	14	No NR	$30,000.00	Kilmore	1690m	Neutral	Mark Pitt	1:52.6	7	1. Smoken Ace NZ 2. Alot Like Louie 3. Mach Dan	4.0L	$3.00
7/8	24/01/2026	13	No NR	$100,000.00	Ballarat	2710m	Neutral	Mark Pitt	1:54.4	1	1. Leap To Fame 2. Dee Roe 3. Forty Love	20.4L	$41.00
2/11	11/01/2026	22	No NR	$40,000.00	Hobart	2579m	Neutral	Mark Pitt	1:55.8	6	1. Triedtotellya 2. Mach Dan 3. Keayang Fitzy	5.6L	$1.85
2/10	20/12/2025	7	No NR	$22,500.00	Melton	2240m	Neutral	Ryan Sanderson	1:52.8	3	1. Bulletproof Boy 2. Mach Dan 3. Dee Roe	2.8L	$6.50
8/9	13/12/2025	28	No NR	$22,500.00	Melton	1720m	Neutral	Ryan Sanderson	1:50.5	2	1. Petracca 2. Sweetnikkilou 3. Triple Eight NZ	19.5L	$17.00
8/11	15/11/2025	14	No NR	$22,500.00	Melton	1720m	Neutral	Cameron Hart	1:51.2	4	1. Dangerous 2. Bulletproof Boy 3. Triple Eight NZ	7.0L	$12.00
2/3	30/09/2025	-	Trial	$0.00	Melton	1720m	Good	Allan Mcdonough		0	1. Petracca 2. Mach Dan 3. Beyond Delight	0.1L	$0.00
1/3	15/09/2025	-	Trial	$0.00	Geelong	2100m		Talia Taugge		0	1. Mach Dan 2. Petracca 3. Beyond Delight	0.1L	$0.00

Hot Deal (1)3421612123

Trainer: Aaron Dunn (Horsham)12 mths 81: 22-15-15

Driver: Aaron Dunn

7 yo B H

Sire: AMERICAN IDEAL (USA)

Dam: HOTAZGABBY (AUS)

Stats

Career81: 22-15-15

LTS$248,275.00

BMR1:53.20

TS22: 2-2-5

Win %27.16%

Place %64.20%

Comments

Not far away at the last couple starts; Finished a narrow third behind Santa Casa Beach at Mildura over 2190m NR 67 or better last start. Before that was beaten a head second again at Mildura in NR 65 or better on January 23. Up in grade but racing consistently.

Last Starts 9 days since last start

Place	Date	Days	Class	Prize	Track	Dist.	Cnd.	Driver	Mile Rate	Gate	Result	Margin	Starting Price
3/8	04/02/2026	12	NR 67 or better	$8,000.00	Mildura	2190m	Neutral	Aaron Dunn	1:57.1	1	1. Santa Casa Beach 2. Jaxon Beach 3. Hot Deal	0.3L	$2.00
2/11	23/01/2026	10	NR 65 or better	$8,000.00	Mildura	2190m	Neutral	Aaron Dunn	1:57.5	5	1. Maxy Wants To Play 2. Hot Deal 3. Jaxon Beach	0.2L	$1.55
1/12	13/01/2026	14	NR 65 or better	$8,000.00	Swan Hill	1750m	Neutral	Jackie Barker	1:53.2	4	1. Hot Deal 2. Hoorah Philtra 3. Komodo	0.2L	$3.20
2/11	30/12/2025	20	NR 65 or better	$10,000.00	Mildura	2190m	Neutral	Aaron Dunn	1:57.4	4	1. Tough Aint Enough 2. Hot Deal 3. Modern Ginger	3.5L	$2.20
1/8	10/12/2025	11	NR 65 or better	$8,000.00	Mildura	1790m	Neutral	Aaron Dunn	1:56.7	1	1. Hot Deal 2. All Da Rage 3. Tough Aint Enough	0.2L	$2.20
6/9	29/11/2025	8	No NR	$22,500.00	Melton	1720m	Neutral	Aaron Dunn	1:51.8	2	1. Bulletproof Boy 2. Hes From Heaven NZ 3. Bettor Isolate	18.3L	$41.00
5/6	22/09/2025	-	Trial	$0.00	Maryborough	1690m		Aaron Dunn		0	1. Dynamitedan 2. Degarmea Teale 3. Quatro Moth	5L	$0.00
2/2	10/07/2024	-	Trial	$0.00	Hamilton	1660m		Ryan Backhouse		0	1. Forty Love 2. Hot Deal	0L	$0.00