Melton (VIC)
1 2 3 4 5
6 7 8
R5
2construct Trot
2240m | Mobile Start | Trotters | 8:16pm
TRACK INFORMATION
Max 7 across front
Sprint lane
RACE CONDITIONS
NR up to 45. PBD/NR/L4$
RESTRICTIONS
No age restrictions
No sex restrictions
PRIZE MONEY
$4,000
 
 
  Flucs Open Today Fluc -3 Fluc -2 Fluc -1 Win
R5
8 - RIDETHELIGHTNING
  • 8 Ridethelightning (SR1)
  • D: Nicholas O'Connor (C,5)
  • T: N A O'Connor
  • 3-0-1-8-8-x
11.0 11.0 8.5 9.5 10.0 11.0
$11.00 $11.00 $8.50 $9.50 $10.00 $11.00
RACE COMMENT
OVERVIEW: MYHEARTBEATSTRUE (5) talented filly that is working up to a win. Strikes a suitable race and expect a big showing. NOBLE COUNT (4) in good form and suited in this class. Can take up a forward position and must be respected. FLOATING MOUNTAIN (2) consistent trotter that rarely runs a poor race, strips fitter here and will be running on strongly. Definite chance. SERTORIUS (3) strips fitter and does have good gate speed to be handy. Can keep improving and don’t dismiss. FRANKYTHEFRENCHMAN (6) racing in good form and is amongst the chances whilst MAGIC LAW (1) will get every chance and has claims. EARLY SPEED: 1,3,4 RATINGS: 5/ 4/ 2/ 3/ 6/ 1
TODAY'S STATISTICS
2-0-0-0
TRACK
0-0-0-0
DISTANCE
0-0-0-0
TRK / DIST
0-0-0-0
LAST SEASON
5-1-0-1
THIS SEASON
CAREER STATISTICS
20%
WIN S/RATE
40%
PLACE S/RATE
5-1-0-1
CAREER
$4,340
PRIZE MONEY
1660
WIN RANGE
113
DAYS LAST RACE
Career Statistics
Stats Win % Place % Rank
Total 5-1-0-1 20% 40% 2
Distance 0-0-0-0 0% 0% N/A
Dist Range 2-0-0-1 0% 50% 6
Track 2-0-0-0 0% 0% N/A
Track / Dist 0-0-0-0 0% 0% N/A
This Season 5-1-0-1 20% 40% 2
Last Season 0-0-0-0 0% 0% 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 TR1:59.9MS 4
Distance Best MR N/A
Win distances: 1660m (1)
Stable Stats
Stats Win % Place % Rank
Driver 12mth --- 0% 0% N/A
Nicholas O'Connor
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: 4 year old bay gelding
Breeding: Orlando Vici (fra) - Aldebaran Kiri (Skyvalley NZ)
National Rating: NR50 (A45)
Gear Changes
Removed: Bit - Headcheck, Boots - Bell, Headcheck - Fixed; Added: Anti Choking Device, Gaiting Strap N/S, Nose Band - Conventional, Shoes - Hind, Spreaders - Rear
RECENT FORM
RESULT DAY RACE DETAILS RESULT
8 of 8 6
BALARAT (Good) 17/04/2025, 2200m, NR up to 49. 2:01.4 (60.1, 29.7)
Finished 8/8 btn 105.7m, $6000, Nicholas O'Connor (Sr1), $9.00
raced roughly in score up, broke after start, continue ODM, 4 back on the pegs at bell, broke, broke, paced, stood down 1 trial
1st ALLWATFUNJINGLES (Fr3)
2nd BEACH HEAVEN (Fr1) 1.9m
3rd OFF YOUR FACESKI (Fr2) 6.1m
8 of 12 16
MELTON (Good) 11/04/2025, 1720m, 0-2 WINS 1:58.3 (57.2, 28.6)
Finished 8/12 btn 74.4m, $6000, Nicholas O'Connor (Fr3), $26.00
pre race swab, broke in score up, out of position at start, out of draw mobile starts, trailed field, tailed off at bell
1st TRACY THE JET (Fr6)
2nd JACK SPRAT (Fr2) 2.4m
3rd RINGER WELLS (Sr2) 1.3m
1 of 7 12
HAMILTN (Good) 26/03/2025, 1660m, MAIDEN 1:59.9 (59.1, 29.3)
Finished 1/7 $6000, Nicholas O'Connor (Sr1), $4.00
1 out 2 back at bell
1st RIDETHELIGHTNING (Sr1)
2nd CASHOUT (Fr3) 3.8m
3rd ALDEBARAN BUDDY (Fr4) HFNK
11 of 11 9
MELTON (Good) 14/03/2025, 1720m, NR 45 to 51. 1:59.8 (60.3, 29.5)
Finished 11/11 btn 21.5m, $6000, Nicholas O'Connor (Sr4), $126.00
3 wide early, broke, trailed field, tailed off at bell
1st AI SEDHAI (Sr3)
2nd IZARRA (Sr5) HFHD
3rd MONT SALLY (Fr5) 2.5m
3 of 5 N/A
TERANG (Good) 05/03/2025, 2180m, MAIDEN 2:03.4 (59.6, 29.6)
Finished 3/5 btn 98.9m, $6000, Nicholas O'Connor (Fr2), $4.00
broke after start, out of draw mobile starts, trailed field, tailed off at bell
1st JILLIBY DREAMLOVER (Fr1)
2nd ALDEBARAN BUDDY (Fr5) 54.1m
3rd RIDETHELIGHTNING (Fr2) 44.8m