Melton (VIC)
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R8
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1720m | Mobile Start | Trotters | 9:30pm
TRACK INFORMATION
Max 7 across front
Sprint lane
RACE CONDITIONS
No NR. PBD/L4$
RESTRICTIONS
No age restrictions
No sex restrictions
PRIZE MONEY
$22,500
 
 
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R8
6 - ALDEBARAN ZEUS
  • 6 Aldebaran Zeus (FR6)
  • D: John Caldow
  • T: B A Lilley
  • 5-1-5-3-6-4-5-1-5-3
9.5 9.5
$9.50 $9.50 - - - $9.50
RACE COMMENT
OVERVIEW: IM BOBBY (7) is racing in career best form and should go well again despite the poor draw. He recorded a sensational mile rate of 1.53.9 when he won at Melton two starts ago then travelled up to Menangle last week and scored effortlessly. PLYMOUTH CHUBB (4) was placed five times in succession prior to working hard and finishing seventh behind the Inter Dominion aspirant Arcee Phoenix at Melton. This is his easiest assignment for some time so he gets his chance to break through for a win. MUFASA METRO (2) was resuming since February when unplaced behind Arcee Phoenix on June 21. He will be fitter from that run and is drawn to find the lead again so he will take catching if he can return to his peak form. ALDEBARAN VERA (3) had her chance after leading last week but she met a smart one and is capable of filling a place again. IMPERIAL MONARCH (5) and ALDEBARAN ZEUS (6) are also capable of showing up without surprising. EARLY SPEED: 2 (likely leader), 4,6,7 RATINGS: 7/ 2,4/ 3,6/ 5/ 1
TODAY'S STATISTICS
40-10-3-6
TRACK
16-2-1-3
DISTANCE
16-2-1-3
TRK / DIST
18-3-2-1
LAST SEASON
13-2-0-2
THIS SEASON
CAREER STATISTICS
27%
WIN S/RATE
52%
PLACE S/RATE
86-23-12-10
CAREER
$593,068
PRIZE MONEY
1609 - 2760
WIN RANGE
21
DAYS LAST RACE
Career Statistics
Stats Win % Place % Rank
Total 86-23-12-10 27% 52% 3
Distance 16-2-1-3 13% 38% 7
Dist Range 34-8-6-3 24% 50% 5
Track 40-10-3-6 25% 48% 5
Track / Dist 16-2-1-3 13% 38% 7
This Season 13-2-0-2 15% 31% 4
Last Season 18-3-2-1 17% 33% 5
1st up 0-0-0-0 0% 0% N/A
2nd up 0-0-0-0 0% 0% N/A
Career Best MR TR1:52.6MS 1
Distance Best MR TR1:52.6MS 1
Stable Stats
Stats Win % Place % Rank
Driver 12mth --- 0% 0% N/A
John Caldow
Trainer 12mth --- 0% 0% N/A
B A Lilley
Trained at: Bolinda
Owners: Aldebaran Lodge Pty Ltd, T Cullen, D Thackeray, M J Thackeray
Breeder(s): Aldebaran Lodge Pty Ltd
Colours: White, Maroon Yoke & 'A' Logo, Maroon Sleeves & White 'A', Green Cuffs & Maroon Waistband
Age/Sex: 7 year old bay horse
Breeding: Muscle Hill (US) - Zoia Boko Swe (Viking Kronos (ita))
National Rating: NR120
Gear Changes
Removed: ; Added:
RECENT FORM
RESULT DAY RACE DETAILS RESULT
3 of 7 7
MELTON (Good) 28/06/2025, 1720m, No NR. 1:53.9 (57.5, 28.8)
Finished 3/7 btn 22.8m, $22500, Chris Alford (Fr6), $14.00
restrained after start, 1 out 2 back at bell
1st IM BOBBY (Fr4)
2nd IMPERIAL MONARCH NZ (Fr5) 16.2m
3rd ALDEBARAN ZEUS (Fr6) 6.7m
5 of 8 21
MELTON (Good) 21/06/2025, 2240m, No NR. 1:58.7 (57.1, 27.9)
Finished 5/8 btn 13.9m, $22500, Chris Alford (Fr5), $14.00
restrained after start, 3 back on pegs at bell, used sprint lane, held up late
1st ARCEE PHOENIX (Sr1)
2nd HAROLD SMITH NZ (Fr6) 8.2m
3rd IM BOBBY (Fr3) NK
1 of 10 7
MELTON (Good) 31/05/2025, 2240m, No NR. 1:58.3 (57.4, 29.2)
Finished 1/10 $22500, Chris Alford (Fr3), $5.00
gate speed, led, leader at bell, swabbed
1st ALDEBARAN ZEUS (Fr3)
2nd PLYMOUTH CHUBB (Fr4) HFHD
3rd PARISIAN ARTISTE (Fr6) HFNK
5 of 8 14
MELTON (Good) 24/05/2025, 1720m, No NR. 1:57.0 (55.9, 28.0)
Finished 5/8 btn 13.3m, $22500, Chris Alford (Fr6), $10.00
caught wide early , restrained to rear, used sprint lane, 4 back on the pegs at bell
1st WATTS UP PARTYTIME (Fr3)
2nd HARRY STAMPER NZ (Sr1) 4.6m
3rd PLYMOUTH CHUBB (Fr5) 2.2m
4 of 7 35
MELTON (Good) 10/05/2025, 2240m, No NR. 2:00.0 (57.0, 28.0)
Finished 4/7 btn 6.8m, $22500, John Caldow (Fr5), $11.00
gate speed, 3 back on pegs at bell
1st WATTS UP PARTYTIME (Fr2)
2nd HARRY STAMPER NZ (Fr6) NK
3rd PLYMOUTH CHUBB (Fr1) HD
6 of 10 14
MELTON (Good) 05/04/2025, 2240m, No NR. 1:58.8 (57.4, 28.8)
Finished 6/10 btn 17.3m, $22500, Chris Alford (Fr7), $9.00
restrained after start, 5 back on the pegs at bell, shifted out, locked wheels, driver cautioned shifting ground
1st HARRY STAMPER NZ (Fr6)
2nd IM BOBBY (Sr2) 3.4m
3rd WATTS UP PARTYTIME (Sr1) 1.8m
3 of 6 14
MELTON (Good) 22/03/2025, 1720m, No NR. 1:55.7 (55.8, 27.7)
Finished 3/6 btn 13.1m, $20000, Chris Alford (Fr4), $13.00
3 back on pegs at bell, inconvenienced, contact marker pegs
1st ARCEE PHOENIX (Fr2)
2nd IM BOBBY (Fr3) 7.0m
3rd ALDEBARAN ZEUS (Fr4) 6.1m
5 of 10 7
MENANGL (Good) 08/03/2025, 1609m, No NR. 1:51.9 (54.9, 27.7)
Finished 5/10 btn 10.1m, $100000, Chris Alford (Fr4), $19.00
post race blood test, 1 out 1 back at bell, 1 out 1 back at bell
1st KEAYANG CHUCKY (Fr5)
2nd LONDON TO A BRICK (Fr3) 6.0m
3rd ARCEE PHOENIX (Fr8) HFHD
1 of 8 21
MELTON (Good) 01/03/2025, 1720m, No NR. 1:55.1 (56.5, 28.3)
Finished 1/8 $22500, Chris Alford (Fr6), $3.10
gate speed, worked forward, led, leader at bell, swabbed
1st ALDEBARAN ZEUS (Fr6)
2nd PARISIAN ARTISTE (Fr4) 5.1m
3rd HARRY STAMPER NZ (Sr1) 2.1m
5 of 11 N/A
CRANBRN (Good) 08/02/2025, 2555m, No NR. 2:00.9 (58.2, 29.8)
Finished 5/11 btn 20.1m, $60000, Chris Alford (Fr6), $4.80
caught wide early , restrained early stages, 3 wide early, worked forward, led, leader at bell
1st OSCAR BONAVENA NZ (Sr4)
2nd HAROLD SMITH NZ (Sr1) 12.0m
3rd EBONYS AVENGER (Fr5) 2.3m