Melton (VIC)
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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
5 - CLAUDY AN GUS
  • 5 Claudy An Gus (10m FR1)
  • D: Chris Alford
  • T: K A Stuart-Mitchell
  • 3-7-x-3-1-1-2-8-x-8
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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
12-3-2-2
TRACK
6-1-1-2
DISTANCE
6-1-1-2
TRK / DIST
7-2-0-2
LAST SEASON
3-0-1-0
THIS SEASON
3/9
OUR RANKING
CAREER STATISTICS
13%
WIN S/RATE
41%
PLACE S/RATE
63-8-5-13
CAREER
$58,272
PRIZE MONEY
1720 - 2240
WIN RANGE
21
DAYS LAST RACE
Career Statistics
Stats Win % Place % Rank
Total 63-8-5-13 13% 41% 6
Distance 6-1-1-2 17% 67% 2
Dist Range 52-6-4-12 12% 42% 6
Track 12-3-2-2 25% 58% 1
Track / Dist 6-1-1-2 17% 67% 2
This Season 3-0-1-0 0% 33% 4
Last Season 7-2-0-2 29% 57% 1
1st up 0-0-0-0 0% 0% N/A
2nd up 0-0-0-0 0% 0% N/A
Career Best MR TR1:56.5MS 2
Distance Best MR TR2:02.3MS 9
Standing Starts 25-3-2-6 12% 44% 6
Stable Stats
Stats Win % Place % Rank
Driver 12mth --- 0% 0% N/A
Chris Alford
Trainer 12mth --- 0% 0% N/A
K A Stuart-Mitchell
Trained at: Wickliffe
Owners: T Peacock, K A Stuart-Mitchell
Breeder(s): G J Underwood
Colours: Navy Blue And Green Diagonal Stripes, Navy Blue Sleeves, Green Stars, White Cuffs
Age/Sex: 9 year old brown gelding
Breeding: Angus Hall (US) - All Finesse (Wind Cries Maori NZ)
National Rating: NR63
Gear Changes
Removed: Pre Race Warm Up; Added:
RECENT FORM
RESULT DAY RACE DETAILS RESULT
8 of 10 111
GEELONG (Good) 16/05/2025, 1609m, NR 56 to 62. 1:58.3 (58.3, 28.9)
Finished 8/10 btn 32.9m, $7000, Hannah Lewis (Sr2), $51.00
broke in score up, out of position at start, out of draw mobile starts, 5 back on the pegs at bell
1st ROCKY VALLEY (Fr2)
2nd MCGEE (Fr5) 1.8m
3rd MAESTRO (Sr1) 4.1m
8 of 10 15
MELTON (Good) 25/01/2025, 1720m, NR 60 to 69. 1:56.6 (57.5, 28.9)
Finished 8/10 btn 62.1m, $10000, Michael Bellman (Fr7), $9.00
raced roughly after start, 1 out 2 back at bell, tired latter stages, warning issued, run queried, vets examination after race, no abnormalities rep., endoscopic exam, no abnormalities rep.
1st LAIR OF THE EAGLE (Sr1)
2nd BITTA IRISH LUCK (Fr3) HFNK
3rd LEANNE LEEANN (Fr5) 5.6m
2 of 7 14
MELTON (Good) 10/01/2025, 1720m, NR 55 to 60. 1:59.0 (58.3, 28.6)
Finished 2/7 btn HFNK, $7000, Ewa Justice (Fr4), $3.10
pre race swab, gate speed, 3 wide early, worked forward, led, leader at bell, driver cautioned tightening
1st SIX NATIONS (Fr1)
2nd CLAUDY AN GUS (Fr4) HFNK
3rd ARGYLE ROCKS (Fr7) 6.4m
1 of 9 14
MELTON (Good) 27/12/2024, 1720m, NR 60 to 69. 1:58.7 (58.8, 29.4)
Finished 1/9 $10000, James Herbertson (Fr1), $1.60
gate speed, led, withstood challenge, leader at bell, swabbed
1st CLAUDY AN GUS (Fr1)
2nd ALDEBARAN BOYD (Sr4) 2.8m
3rd TRIPOD NZ (Fr5) NK
1 of 9 23
MELTON (Fast) 13/12/2024, 1720m, NR 54 to 60. 1:56.5 (58.4, 29.3)
Finished 1/9 $6000, James Herbertson (Fr5), $4.20
gate speed, led, withstood challenge, leader at bell, raced roughly under pressure
1st CLAUDY AN GUS (Fr5)
2nd HIGHPOINT (Fr2) 4.5m
3rd SIX NATIONS (Sr2) 10.8m
3 of 9 198
MARYBRO (Good) 20/11/2024, 2190m, NR 55 to 60. 1:59.5 (57.5, 28.1)
Finished 3/9 btn 17.6m, $8000, Kerryn Manning (Fr3), $81.00
trainer cautioned tactics, gate speed, led, surrendered lead early, 3 back on pegs at bell
1st PERFIDIOUS SUE (Fr7)
2nd ALDEBARAN BROOKE (Fr5) 1.4m
3rd CLAUDY AN GUS (Fr3) 16.2m
7 of 8 11
HAMILTN (Good) 06/05/2024, 2660m, No NR. 2:02.8 (57.2, 27.9)
Finished 7/8 btn 30.5m, $9000, Kerryn Manning (10 Fr1), $14.00
4 back on the pegs at bell
1st OLD VILLA BOY (FT Fr2)
2nd IMPERIAL MONARCH NZ (30 Fr1) 3.6m
3rd LUVSKI (10 Fr2) 8.2m
3 of 7 93
STAWELL (Good) 25/04/2024, 2600m, NR 35 or better. 2:06.4 (60.8, 30.5)
Finished 3/7 btn 11.5m, $4500, Blake Pace (30 Fr1), $13.00
worked forward, outside leader last mile, outside leader at bell
1st ONESTEP AHEAD (10 Fr2)
2nd SONNY BROOKE (20 Fr1) 11.4m
3rd CLAUDY AN GUS (30 Fr1) HFHD
9 of 9 7
ALBPARK (Good) 23/01/2024, 2138m, NR 55 to 75. 2:01.2 (57.3, 28.9)
Finished 9/9 btn 100.0m, $9240, Nathan Rothwell (FT Fr1), $81.00
paced, broke after start, last chance in draw, tailed off at bell, hung in
1st DEFENSIVE GUY (FT Fr3)
2nd KING OF THE NORTH NZ (20 Fr1) 9.5m
3rd ITSALLANDOVER (FT Fr2) HFHD
4 of 7 N/A
ALBPARK (Good) 16/01/2024, 2138m, NR 55 to 75. 2:02.5 (59.3, 29.7)
Finished 4/7 btn 18.7m, $9120, Nathan Rothwell (Fr3), $13.00
1 out 1 back at bell
1st NORTIE NORTIE NZ (Fr7)
2nd IGNITE (Fr2) 1.9m
3rd KENNY KEKO NZ (Fr6) 9.8m