Melton (VIC)
1 2 3 4
5 6 7 8
R4
Garrards Horse & Hound Trot
2240m | Mobile Start | Trotters | 7:02pm
TRACK INFORMATION
Max 7 across front
Sprint lane
RACE CONDITIONS
0W/15.0K stake PBD/NR
RESTRICTIONS
No age restrictions
No sex restrictions
PRIZE MONEY
$15,000
 
 
  Flucs Open Today Fluc -3 Fluc -2 Fluc -1 Win
R4
8 - FOUROUTOFFIVE
  • 8 Fouroutoffive (SCR)
  • D:
  • T: N A O'Connor
  • 2-8-x-3-8-5-0-8-3-8
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RACE COMMENT
OVERVIEW: HOPPY (7) is a very talented 4yo trotter, which produced a very tidy performance to win at Bendigo last outing after he began slowly from the standing start. He is building up a consistent record and appears to be one of the leading chances again. MEGA SPUR (9) motored across from the outside of the front line to find the lead, set up a genuine tempo and was run down at the end when sixth against the open class last week. She finished second in the Mares Sprint Championship prior and this race is easier so she must be respected. DOSSIER (4) progressed forward from a wide alley to race without cover and battled on well for third behind Keayang Kurki at Bendigo last outing. She continues to race consistently and should give another forward showing here. FOUROUTOFFIVE (8) will appreciate a drop back in class on his recent performances and rates as a value chance. EARLY SPEED: 4 (possible leader), 1,6,7 RATINGS: 7/ 9/ 4,8/ 5,6/ 10
TODAY'S STATISTICS
17-1-0-3
TRACK
13-1-0-2
DISTANCE
13-1-0-2
TRK / DIST
18-4-4-2
LAST SEASON
7-0-0-2
THIS SEASON
CAREER STATISTICS
17%
WIN S/RATE
50%
PLACE S/RATE
30-5-4-6
CAREER
$46,125
PRIZE MONEY
1660 - 2240
WIN RANGE
7
DAYS LAST RACE
Career Statistics
Stats Win % Place % Rank
Total 30-5-4-6 17% 50% N/A
Distance 13-1-0-2 8% 23% N/A
Dist Range 21-4-3-4 19% 52% N/A
Track 17-1-0-3 6% 24% N/A
Track / Dist 13-1-0-2 8% 23% N/A
This Season 7-0-0-2 0% 29% N/A
Last Season 18-4-4-2 22% 56% N/A
1st up 0-0-0-0 0% 0% N/A
2nd up 0-0-0-0 0% 0% N/A
Career Best MR TR1:59.0MS N/A
Distance Best MR TR2:00.4MS N/A
Stable Stats
Stats Win % Place % Rank
Trainer 12mth --- 0% 0% N/A
N A O'Connor
Trained at: Scotts Creek
Owners: A X O'Connor, J K O'Connor, N A O'Connor
Breeder(s): A X O'Connor, J K O'Connor, N A O'Connor
Colours: Purple, White Sash & Armbands
Age/Sex: 5 year old brown gelding
Breeding: Muscle Mass USA - Aldebaran Kiri (Skyvalley NZ)
National Rating: NR69
Gear Changes
Removed: ; Added:
RECENT FORM
RESULT DAY RACE DETAILS RESULT
8 of 11 7
MELTON (Good) 26/07/2025, 2240m, NR 72 to 87. 1:58.3 (59.5, 29.7)
Finished 8/11 btn 24.8m, $17500, Nicholas O'Connor (Fr2), $81.00
3 wide middle, worked forward, outside leader at bell
1st NEPHEW OF SONOKO (Fr6)
2nd ALDEBARAN VERA (Sr4) NK
3rd MORE WANTED (Fr4) 9.1m
3 of 8 14
MELTON (Good) 19/07/2025, 1720m, NR 70 to 85. 1:55.9 (56.8, 28.6)
Finished 3/8 btn 8.2m, $17500, Nicholas O'Connor (Fr1), $26.00
3 back on pegs at bell
1st GOTFEELINGSYOUKNOW (Fr4)
2nd RAPID RETURN (Fr2) 7.5m
3rd FOUROUTOFFIVE (Fr1) HFNK
8 of 11 14
MELTON (Good) 05/07/2025, 2240m, NR 72 to 87. 1:58.5 (57.7, 28.4)
Finished 8/11 btn 26.5m, $17500, Nicholas O'Connor (Fr4), $101.00
restrained after start, 5 back on the pegs at bell, held up early, used sprint lane
1st JILLIBY BALLERINI (Fr1)
2nd GOTFEELINGSYOUKNOW (Fr6) 3.6m
3rd REMUS PHOENIX (Fr7) 6.1m
10 of 11 7
MELTON (Good) 21/06/2025, 2240m, NR 70 to 85. 1:59.7 (58.2, 29.0)
Finished 10/11 btn 10.5m, $17500, Nicholas O'Connor (Fr2), $41.00
1 out 3 back at bell, 3 wide latter
1st DESTRIER (Fr3)
2nd RAPID RETURN (Fr1) 1.5m
3rd EBONYS AVENGER (Fr4) 1.7m
5 of 9 7
MELTON (Good) 14/06/2025, 2240m, NR 70 to 85. 1:59.5 (57.8, 28.3)
Finished 5/9 btn 7.3m, $17500, Nicholas O'Connor (Fr1), $16.00
3 back on pegs at bell
1st REMUS PHOENIX (Fr3)
2nd MORE WANTED (Fr5) 4.2m
2nd NEPHEW OF SONOKO (Sr2) 4.2m
8 of 11 7
MELTON (Good) 07/06/2025, 1720m, NR 72 to 87. 1:58.0 (56.5, 27.4)
Finished 8/11 btn 26.7m, $17500, Nicholas O'Connor (Fr4), $51.00
1 out 3 back at bell
1st JILLIBY BALLERINI (Fr2)
2nd LITTLE YANKEE (Sr1) 13.8m
3rd NEPHEW OF SONOKO (Sr3) NK
3 of 10 203
MELTON (Good) 31/05/2025, 2240m, NR 60 to 69. 1:59.9 (58.3, 29.3)
Finished 3/10 btn 13.2m, $10000, Nicholas O'Connor (Sr1), $18.00
4 back on the pegs at bell
1st MEGA SPUR (Fr6)
2nd DICHOTOMY (Fr1) 2.7m
3rd FOUROUTOFFIVE (Sr1) 10.6m
8 of 10 13
MELTON (Good) 09/11/2024, 2240m, No NR. 1:59.2 (56.8, 28.1)
Finished 8/10 btn 17.7m, $20000, Nicholas O'Connor (Sr3), $81.00
out of position at start, continue ODM, 1 out 3 back at bell
1st LOVEMETO NZ (Fr6)
2nd RAPID RETURN (Fr5) 2.8m
3rd CALL ME JACK (Fr1) 8.9m
2 of 9 8
MARYBRO (Good) 27/10/2024, 1690m, 0W/15.0K stake 1:58.3 (57.4, 28.0)
Finished 2/9 btn HD, $10000, Nicholas O'Connor (Fr3), $4.80
3 wide early, worked forward, outside leader at bell
1st GEE CEE CALDER (Sr4)
2nd FOUROUTOFFIVE (Fr3) HD
3rd IM BOBBY (Fr5) 3.4m
5 of 12 N/A
MELTON (Good) 19/10/2024, 2240m, NR 60 to 69. 2:00.5 (58.6, 29.3)
Finished 5/12 btn 8.1m, $10000, Nicholas O'Connor (Sr2), $8.00
1 out 3 back at bell, held up early
1st DESTRIER (Fr3)
2nd AVANT GUARD (Fr5) NK
3rd KINGS GUARD (Sr1) NK
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LAST WIN
1 of 8 N/A
GEELONG (Good) 06/09/2024, 2100m, No NR. 2:00.4 (58.7, 29.4)
Finished 1/8 $10000, Nicholas O'Connor (Sr2), $3.80
1 out 2 back at bell, swabbed
1st FOUROUTOFFIVE (Sr2)
2nd SUGA DADDY (Fr2) 2.0m
3rd CALL ME JACK (Fr4) 1.6m