Melton (VIC)
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3 4 5 6 7 8
R2
2construct Trot
1720m | Mobile Start | Trotters | 6:52pm
TRACK INFORMATION
Max 7 across front
Sprint lane
RACE CONDITIONS
NR up to 49. PBD/NR/L4$
RESTRICTIONS
No age restrictions
No sex restrictions
PRIZE MONEY
$4,500
 
 
  Flucs Open Today Fluc -3 Fluc -2 Fluc -1 Win
R2
3 - ALFIE ALWAYS
  • 3 Alfie Always (FR3)
  • D: Liam Older (C,5)
  • T: R W Cross
  • 6-9-5-0-4-0-9-2-6-6
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RACE COMMENT
  OVERVIEW: NELLIE JOY (5) scored at Melton two starts ago in a race of similar standard then finished off fairly well for third behind the in-form trotter Boutika at Bendigo last outing. She strikes a suitable assignment and should prove hard to beat. THE SKY IS THE LIMIT (9) sustained a long run to score at Maryborough last outing. Her previous effort was in a Super Series event so she appears to be well placed in this line up and must be included amongst the leading chances. MONT SALLY (7) is shooting for five straight victories and is a chance of completing the task. She gained a nice trail and just got the job done last outing but this race is no harder. ALFIE ALWAYS (3) was runner up at Maryborough on September 18 and didn’t have a great deal of luck when sixth at his latest attempt so he is not without a chance.   EARLY SPEED: 1 (likely leader), 3,7 RATINGS: 5/ 7,9/ 3/ 4
TODAY'S STATISTICS
15-1-2-0
TRACK
5-1-0-0
DISTANCE
5-1-0-0
TRK / DIST
34-6-2-5
LAST SEASON
31-2-1-3
THIS SEASON
4/9
OUR RANKING
CAREER STATISTICS
9%
WIN S/RATE
30%
PLACE S/RATE
116-10-12-13
CAREER
$71,720
PRIZE MONEY
N/A
WIN RANGE
5
DAYS LAST RACE
Career Statistics
Stats Win % Place % Rank
Total 116-10-12-13 9% 30% 4
Distance 5-1-0-0 20% 20% 2
Dist Range 9-2-0-0 22% 22% 2
Track 15-1-2-0 7% 20% 4
Track / Dist 5-1-0-0 20% 20% 2
This Season 31-2-1-3 6% 19% 5
Last Season 34-6-2-5 18% 38% 2
1st up 0-0-0-0 0% 0% N/A
2nd up 0-0-0-0 0% 0% N/A
Career Best MR TR1:59.6 2
Distance Best MR TR1:59.6MS 2
Stable Stats
Stats Win % Place % Rank
Driver 12mth --- 0% 0% N/A
Liam Older
Trainer 12mth --- 0% 0% N/A
R W Cross
Trained at: Bet Bet
Owners: R W Cross, J Cross
Breeder(s): R W Cross, J Cross
Colours: Black, White Squares, Red Sleeves
Age/Sex: 5 year old bay gelding
Breeding: Yankee Spider USA - Ima Thrill Seeker NZ (Sundon USA)
National Rating: NR44 (A39)
Gear Changes
RECENT FORM
RESULT DAY RACE DETAILS RESULT
6 of 9 18
ARARAT (Good) 13/10/2024, 2165m, No NR. 2:05.1 (61.1, 30.3)
Finished 6/9 btn 14.5m, $6000, Liam Older (FT Fr5), $3.50
4 back on the pegs at bell, inconvenienced, held up early
1st HES THEMIGHTYSPIN (30 Fr1)
2nd INMYDREAMS (40 Fr1) 5.6m
3rd ROBERT JOHN (10 Fr1) 6.3m
6 of 10 7
BENDIGO (Good) 25/09/2024, 2150m, NR up to 49. 2:01.8 (61.1, 30.7)
Finished 6/10 btn 11.5m, $4500, Kevin Weidenbach (Fr5), $6.50
gate speed, led, leader at bell, locked wheels
1st DONA AMALIA (Sr4)
2nd HURRICANE JANE (Fr2) 1.8m
3rd MANDA KYVALLEY (Sr2) 6.4m
2 of 9 14
MARYBRO (Good) 18/09/2024, 2190m, NR up to 49. 2:02.4 (61.5, 31.8)
Finished 2/9 btn 2.1m, $4500, Liam Older (Fr4), $2.90
gate speed, led, surrendered lead early, behind leader at bell, held up early
1st ASTRO (Fr3)
2nd ALFIE ALWAYS (Fr4) 2.1m
3rd THE VICARS GIRL (Sr2) 1.9m
9 of 12 7
BENDIGO (Good) 04/09/2024, 2150m, NR up to 55. 2:00.5 (59.3, 29.9)
Finished 9/12 btn 12.4m, $6000, Liam Older (Fr1), $31.00
3 back on pegs at bell, held up early, used sprint lane
1st MIELICKI (Sr4)
2nd SERTORIUS NZ (Fr4) HFNK
3rd THATS DUDLEY (Fr6) NK
10 of 12 9
MARYBRO (Good) 28/08/2024, 2190m, No NR. 2:06.5 (59.7, 29.7)
Finished 10/12 btn 111.6m, $6000, Liam Older (10 Fr5), $23.00
broke after start, continue ODS, trailed field, tailed off at bell
1st LUVSKI (20 Fr3)
2nd CYCLONE KADABRAMELIA NZ (10 Fr6) 3.3m
3rd ARISTOTLE (10 Fr3) HD
4 of 10 39
CHARLTN (Good) 19/08/2024, 2100m, No NR. 2:04.8 (59.4, 30.0)
Finished 4/10 btn 7.3m, $4500, Jack Laugher (20 Fr4), $5.00
pulled hard, 3 back on pegs at bell, held up early, used sprint lane
1st ARISTOTLE (20 Fr1)
2nd PLAYA DEL CARMEN (FT Fr3) 3.9m
3rd TENSION SEEKER (FT Fr2) SHFHD
12 of 12 14
BALARAT (Good) 11/07/2024, 2200m, NR 50 to 69. 2:00.9 (60.9, 30.4)
Finished 12/12 btn 52.9m, $9000, Liam Older (Fr1), $81.00
4 back on the pegs at bell, tired latter stages, no action taken
1st ALDEBARAN ACRUX USA (Fr6)
2nd FOUROUTOFFIVE (Fr5) 3.4m
3rd DICHOTOMY (Sr1) 1.7m
5 of 12 6
MELTON (Good) 27/06/2024, 2240m, NR up to 54. 2:02.6 (59.7, 29.3)
Finished 5/12 btn 13.2m, $7000, Liam Older (Sr2), $51.00
3 back on pegs at bell, held up early
1st AVANT GUARD (Fr6)
2nd KYVALLEY MICHAEL NZ (Sr5) 3.0m
3rd NOBLE COUNT NZ (Fr5) 1.5m
9 of 10 8
BALARAT (Good) 21/06/2024, 2200m, NR up to 70. 2:01.5 (58.3, 28.7)
Finished 9/10 btn 31.9m, $9000, George Chamouras (Fr1), $61.00
began badly, out of draw mobile starts, pulled hard, 1 out 4 back at bell
1st EL RESAMO (Fr6)
2nd ROYAL CHARLOTTE (Fr3) 3.8m
3rd WISH UPONA DREAM (Sr1) 8.8m
6 of 9 N/A
MELTON (Good) 13/06/2024, 1720m, NR up to 69. 1:58.7 (59.7, 30.0)
Finished 6/9 btn 7.3m, $9000, Liam Older (Fr1), $34.00
gate speed, 4 back on the pegs at bell
1st MAJESTIC MOVER (Sr2)
2nd IMPERIAL WHIZ NZ (Sr1) HFNK
3rd HIGHPOINT (Fr4) SHFHD
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LAST WIN
1 of 12 N/A
BENDIGO (Good) 13/03/2024, 2150m, 2:05.6 (59.1, 29.2)
Finished 1/12 $6000, Liam Older (FT Fr3), $6.50
3 back on pegs at bell, used sprint lane
1st ALFIE ALWAYS (FT Fr3)
2nd MAJESTIC CONNIES NZ (FT Fr4) HFNK
3rd ASTRO (FT Fr1) HD