Melton (VIC)
1 2 3 4 5 6
7 8 9
R6
2construct Trot Handicap
2240m | Standing Start | Trotters | 9:12pm
TRACK INFORMATION
Max 7 across front
Sprint lane
RACE CONDITIONS
NR 55 or better. PBD/NR
RESTRICTIONS
No age restrictions
No sex restrictions
PRIZE MONEY
$8,000
 
 
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R6
2 - OLD VILLA BOY
  • 2 Old Villa Boy (FT FR2)
  • D: Anthony O'Connor
  • T: A X O'Connor
  • 6-6-5-4-3-1-7-4-8-4
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RACE COMMENT
OVERVIEW: BENNIE AND THE JETS (1) was resuming since an unplaced run in a heat of the Great Southern Star when he came from a rearward position in a leader dominated race and finished a creditable fourth at Bendigo. He won a trial prior and he should be getting fitter so he must be respected. ZAREM (8) is resuming since March but he has been performing well at the Bendigo trials and he possesses a powerful finishing burst so he is not without a chance. HATCHBACK (9) was resuming since September when he attempted to lead throughout and performed below expectations behind Watts Up Partytime. He should be fitter, possesses a good standing start record and will appreciate a big drop back in class so he is worth another chance. CHAMPAGNE CHARLEY (3) made an error last outing but his form prior was sound so he is worth thought. MAESTRO (6) and TRIPOD (7) are also racing well enough to be competitive if they receive the right luck in running. EARLY SPEED: 2 (possible leader), 3,6 (10m) RATINGS: 1/ 8,9/ 3,6,7/ 2
TODAY'S STATISTICS
5-0-0-1
TRACK
4-0-0-0
DISTANCE
4-0-0-0
TRK / DIST
19-3-7-1
LAST SEASON
10-1-0-1
THIS SEASON
CAREER STATISTICS
11%
WIN S/RATE
39%
PLACE S/RATE
44-5-10-2
CAREER
$38,230
PRIZE MONEY
2160 - 2660
WIN RANGE
18
DAYS LAST RACE
Career Statistics
Stats Win % Place % Rank
Total 44-5-10-2 11% 39% 8
Distance 4-0-0-0 0% 0% N/A
Dist Range 36-4-8-1 11% 36% 7
Track 5-0-0-1 0% 20% 8
Track / Dist 4-0-0-0 0% 0% N/A
This Season 10-1-0-1 10% 20% 3
Last Season 19-3-7-1 16% 58% 4
1st up 0-0-0-0 0% 0% N/A
2nd up 0-0-0-0 0% 0% N/A
Career Best MR TR1:59.1MS 5
Distance Best MR TR1:59.1MS 3
Standing Starts 18-1-7-0 6% 44% 8
Stable Stats
Stats Win % Place % Rank
Driver 12mth --- 0% 0% N/A
Anthony O'Connor
Trainer 12mth --- 0% 0% N/A
A X O'Connor
Trained at: Scotts Creek
Owners: A X O'Connor, J A O'Connor, T V O'Connor, D J O'Connor, S V O'Connor
Breeder(s): A X O'Connor, J A O'Connor, T V O'Connor, D J O'Connor, S V O'Connor
Colours: Royal Blue, Green Shamrock, White Arm Bands
Age/Sex: 6 year old bay gelding
Breeding: Skyvalley NZ - Peters Passion (Yankee Paco USA)
National Rating: NR57
Gear Changes
Removed: ; Added:
RECENT FORM
RESULT DAY RACE DETAILS RESULT
4 of 10 11
TERANG (Good) 19/05/2025, 2180m, NR up to 59. 2:01.0 (61.6, 31.7)
Finished 4/10 btn 11.8m, $7000, Anthony O'Connor (Fr5), $6.50
3 wide early, worked forward, outside leader at bell
1st JACK SPRAT (Fr2)
2nd ICICLE (Fr7) 11.7m
3rd SONARMI JOH (Fr6) SHFHD
8 of 9 10
BALARAT (Good) 08/05/2025, 2200m, NR 56 to 64. 2:01.0 (59.1, 29.7)
Finished 8/9 btn 15.5m, $7000, Nicholas O'Connor (Fr7), $41.00
caught wide early , worked forward, outside leader at bell
1st JAKARTA NZ (Fr3)
2nd COMMODUS (Sr1) 2.9m
3rd CONSTANT (Fr1) SHFHD
4 of 11 17
TERANG (Good) 28/04/2025, 2180m, NR up to 59. 2:02.4 (59.4, 30.1)
Finished 4/11 btn 5.0m, $6000, Anthony O'Connor (Sr2), $7.00
1 out 2 back at bell, 3 wide latter
1st IM LADY RHONDA (Fr7)
2nd JAKARTA NZ (Sr1) 3.9m
3rd LEANNE LEEANN (Fr6) NK
7 of 9 16
MELTON (Good) 11/04/2025, 2240m, No NR. 2:02.4 (59.1, 29.5)
Finished 7/9 btn 13.3m, $6000, Anthony O'Connor (10 Fr3), $9.00
inconvenienced after start, outside leader at bell, hung in
1st AARDIES PEAK NZ (FT Fr4)
2nd JAKARTA NZ (10 Fr2) 3.0m
3rd MCGEE (10 Fr1) 1.3m
1 of 8 12
HAMILTN (Good) 26/03/2025, 2160m, NR up to 59. 1:59.6 (59.9, 30.3)
Finished 1/8 $6000, Anthony O'Connor (Fr6), $3.90
outside leader last mile, outside leader at bell
1st OLD VILLA BOY (Fr6)
2nd JILLIBY DREAMLOVER (Fr5) 3.4m
3rd SONARMI JOH (Sr1) 3.0m
3 of 8 9
MELTON (Good) 14/03/2025, 1720m, NR 55 to 64. 1:59.4 (59.1, 29.4)
Finished 3/8 btn 2.3m, $7000, Anthony O'Connor (Fr6), $21.00
restrained after start, 3 wide early, 3 wide middle, worked forward, outside leader at bell
1st YOU NO ILL BE LATE (Fr1)
2nd PROHIBITED GRACE (Fr2) HFNK
3rd OLD VILLA BOY (Fr6) 1.5m
4 of 6 5
TERANG (Good) 05/03/2025, 2180m, No NR. 2:03.7 (58.2, 28.6)
Finished 4/6 btn 26.1m, $6000, Anthony O'Connor (10 Fr1), $4.00
broke after start, out of draw standing starts, 5 back on the pegs at bell, locked wheels, inconvenienced
1st MITCHELL WRAP (20 Fr1)
2nd BOUTIKA (FT Fr1) 13.6m
3rd MYSTERY FRED (10 Fr3) 11.6m
5 of 10 14
ARARAT (Good) 28/02/2025, 2570m, No NR. 2:02.5 (60.3, 29.9)
Finished 5/10 btn 15.7m, $20000, Anthony O'Connor (FT Fr1), $10.00
led, leader at bell, deafeners failed to release
1st ALDEBARAN VERA (40 Fr1)
2nd JAZSPUR (30 Fr1) 5.7m
3rd MORE WANTED (10 Fr1) HFNK
6 of 7 33
TERANG (Good) 14/02/2025, 2680m, No NR. 2:01.7 (57.8, 29.2)
Finished 6/7 btn 16.7m, $20000, Anthony O'Connor (FT Fr1), $151.00
led, withstood challenge, surrendered lead early, behind leader at bell, held up early, shifted out, locked wheels, driver cautioned shifting ground, deafeners failed to release
1st KEAYANG CHUCKY (30 Fr2)
2nd ALDEBARAN VERA (20 Fr1) 4.3m
3rd PLYMOUTH CHUBB (30 Fr1) 1.7m
6 of 8 N/A
HAMILTN (Good) 12/01/2025, 2660m, No NR. 1:58.2 (59.8, 29.5)
Finished 6/8 btn 89.0m, $20000, Anthony O'Connor (FT Fr1), $16.00
began badly, last chance in draw, 4 back on the pegs at bell, tired latter stages, warning issued
1st KEAYANG CHUCKY (50 Fr1)
2nd ALDEBARAN VERA (40 Fr1) 11.4m
3rd WISH UPONA DREAM (10 Fr1) 27.0m