Melton (VIC)
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R8
Haras Des Trotteurs Trot
2240m | Mobile Start | Trotters | 9:07pm
TRACK INFORMATION
Max 7 across front
Sprint lane
RACE CONDITIONS
NR 70 to 85. PBD/NR
RESTRICTIONS
No age restrictions
No sex restrictions
PRIZE MONEY
$17,500
 
 
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R8
11 - BERRIESANDCHERRIES
  • 11 Berriesandcherries (SR3)
  • D: Donna Castles
  • T: D M Castles
  • 0-5-2-2-1-2-1-5-5-6
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RACE COMMENT
OVERVIEW: KEAYANG STUKA (12) is building up a strong record and is a good chance of completing a hat trick. He pushed forward to find the lead and was able to win comfortably at Geelong last outing. GOTFEELINGSYOUKNOW (1) had no luck whatsoever when unplaced behind The Locomotive in the Super Series Final last week. He was placed in track record time in a heat of that series prior and should go well against this class. OVERANDOUT (4) was caught wide early, restrained to last and had little luck in obtaining a clear run in the latter stages when sixth at Geelong. He is racing consistently and rates as a value hope. ILLAWONG LARAJAY (7) is racing in great form and is a winning chance if she gains the right luck from her awkward draw. IMPERIAL MONARCH (10) is resuming since June but he was in great form during his last campaign with five victories including the Tontine Championship in track record time. He is poorly drawn but he will be fitter after two recent trial performances and is too good to dismiss. EARLY SPEED: 3 (possible leader), 1,4 RATINGS: 1,12/ 4/ 7,10/ 8/ FIELD
TODAY'S STATISTICS
12-1-3-1
TRACK
9-1-2-0
DISTANCE
8-1-2-0
TRK / DIST
31-4-4-4
LAST SEASON
21-3-8-2
THIS SEASON
CAREER STATISTICS
14%
WIN S/RATE
43%
PLACE S/RATE
88-12-16-10
CAREER
$108,145
PRIZE MONEY
1650 - 2690
WIN RANGE
21
DAYS LAST RACE
Career Statistics
Stats Win % Place % Rank
Total 88-12-16-10 14% 43% 9
Distance 9-1-2-0 11% 33% 8
Dist Range 61-8-10-7 13% 41% 11
Track 12-1-3-1 8% 42% 7
Track / Dist 8-1-2-0 13% 38% 7
This Season 21-3-8-2 14% 62% 7
Last Season 31-4-4-4 13% 39% 7
1st up 0-0-0-0 0% 0% N/A
2nd up 0-0-0-0 0% 0% N/A
Career Best MR TR1:58.6MS 7
Distance Best MR TR2:00.8MS 10
Stable Stats
Stats Win % Place % Rank
Driver 12mth --- 0% 0% N/A
Donna Castles
Trainer 12mth --- 0% 0% N/A
D M Castles
Trained at: Ardmona
Owners: Balmain Lodge Racing Stables, S Daniels
Breeder(s): A T Daniels
Colours: Dark Green, Dark Green & White Striped Sleeves, White Collar, Waistband & Cuffs
Age/Sex: 7 year old brown/black mare
Breeding: Crazed (US) - Meredith Castle (Village Jasper USA)
National Rating: NR86 (A81)
Gear Changes
RECENT FORM
RESULT DAY RACE DETAILS RESULT
6 of 12 11
MELTON (Good) 31/08/2024, 2240m, NR 70 to 85. 2:02.9 (57.1, 28.3)
Finished 6/12 btn 10.5m, $17500, Donna Castles (Sr4), $61.00
1 out 3 back at bell
1st KEAYANG STUKA (Fr3)
2nd ILLAWONG LARAJAY (Fr5) 1.6m
3rd EBONYS AVENGER (Fr4) HD
5 of 8 24
SHEPPTN (Good) 20/08/2024, 2190m, NR 80 or better. 2:00.5 (58.0, 27.7)
Finished 5/8 btn 23.8m, $30000, Donna Castles (Fr4), $61.00
restrained after start, 6 back on the pegs at bell
1st JUST BELIEVE (Sr1)
2nd HARRY STAMPER NZ (Fr7) 3.3m
3rd JAZSPUR (Fr5) 13.9m
5 of 8 14
MELTON (Rain Affected) 27/07/2024, 2240m, No NR. 1:59.7 (57.1, 28.7)
Finished 5/8 btn 26.0m, $24000, Donna Castles (10 Fr1), $19.00
3 back on pegs at bell
1st ALDEBARAN VERA (FT Fr4)
2nd ALDEBARAN MILEY (FT Fr3) 6.2m
3rd SACRED MOUNTAIN NZ (20 Fr1) 9.5m
1 of 9 21
MELTON (Good) 13/07/2024, 2240m, 0W/15.0K stake 2:00.8 (59.3, 30.1)
Finished 1/9 $15000, Donna Castles (Fr6), $9.50
restrained after start, 1 out 4 back at bell, used sprint lane, driver fined unapproved whip use, swabbed
1st BERRIESANDCHERRIES (Fr6)
2nd INMYDREAMS (Fr1) NK
3rd MEADOW VALLEY STAR (Sr3) 2.0m
2 of 11 13
MELTON (Good) 22/06/2024, 2240m, 0W/15.0K stake 1:59.5 (58.8, 29.7)
Finished 2/11 btn 1.8m, $15000, Donna Castles (Sr4), $2.00
3 wide middle with trail, worked forward, outside leader at bell
1st OVERANDOUT (Sr3)
2nd BERRIESANDCHERRIES (Sr4) 1.8m
3rd IM ABOVE THE LAW (Fr5) 5.0m
1 of 8 8
SHEPPTN (Good) 09/06/2024, 2190m, 0W/15.0K stake 2:01.3 (58.7, 29.2)
Finished 1/8 $4500, Donna Castles (Fr6), $1.70
pre race swab, outside leader last mile, outside leader at bell
1st BERRIESANDCHERRIES (Fr6)
2nd IM BOBBY (Fr4) 3.0m
3rd THATS DUDLEY (Sr1) 10.5m
2 of 10 6
MELTON (Good) 01/06/2024, 2240m, 2:00.8 (58.6, 29.7)
Finished 2/10 btn HD, $15000, Donna Castles (Sr3), $4.60
pre race swab, 3 wide middle, worked forward, outside leader at bell
1st SON OF A SUN NZ (Fr5)
2nd BERRIESANDCHERRIES (Sr3) HD
3rd DESERT ASSASSIN (Fr3) 2.5m
2 of 7 15
CRANBRN (Good) 26/05/2024, 2080m, 2:01.0 (59.5, 30.9)
Finished 2/7 btn NK, $6000, Donna Castles (Fr5), $5.50
outside leader at bell, shifted out under pressure
1st JAZSPUR (Fr6)
2nd BERRIESANDCHERRIES (Fr5) NK
3rd BUSLIN BRODY (Fr3) 18.7m
5 of 10 15
MELTON (Good) 11/05/2024, 2760m, 2:02.7 (57.1, 28.1)
Finished 5/10 btn 11.5m, $15000, Donna Castles (FT Fr3), $17.00
pre race swab, driver cautioned tightening, 4 back on the pegs at bell
1st VIRGINIA CLOWERS NZ (10 Fr4)
2nd ILLAWONG LARAJAY (FT Fr2) 5.5m
3rd KEAYANG XENA (FT Fr4) 1.8m
10 of 12 N/A
BENDIGO (Good) 26/04/2024, 2150m, NR 65 to 75. 1:59.4 (58.1, 28.7)
Finished 10/12 btn 19.1m, $10000, Donna Castles (Sr3), $41.00
1 out 4 back at bell
1st JAZSPUR (Fr4)
2nd AMIGOS (Fr7) 4.7m
3rd COGNATI (Fr2) 6.5m