Melton (VIC)
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R8
Aldebaran Park Mares Trotters Free for All
2240m | Mobile Start | Trotters | 9:17pm
TRACK INFORMATION
Max 7 across front
Sprint lane
RACE CONDITIONS
No NR. PBD/L4$
RESTRICTIONS
No age restrictions
Trotting Mares
PRIZE MONEY
$22,500
 
 
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R8
3 - OUR MARVELLA NZ
  • 3 Our Marvella NZ (FR3)
  • D: John Caldow
  • T: B A Lilley
  • 0-0-5-2-0-5-3-3-4-5
17.0 17.0 34.0 31.0 41.0 61.0
$17.00 $17.00 $34.00 $31.00 $41.00 $61.00
RACE COMMENT
OVERVIEW: JILLIBY BALLERINI (6) won five races in succession prior to a third behind Maoris Mac last week, where she was doing her best work late. She is a classy 4yo mare and appears to be hard to beat again. VIOLET STANFORD (7) was resuming since November when she attempted to lead throughout and finished second last week. She won the Breeders Crown last season and should be sharper from her latest performance so she must be respected. ALDEBARAN VERA (5) finished off well when a close second behind Nephew of Sonoko last outing. She is versatile and should go well again. VIRGINIA CLOWERS (2) finished off nicely for fourth at her second run back from a spell and should be getting fitter. She is worth thought along with OUR MARVELLA (3) and KEAYANG GYPSY (4). EARLY SPEED: 5 (Possible leader), 4,7 RATINGS:  6/ 7/ 5/ 2,3/ 4
TODAY'S STATISTICS
26-3-2-3
TRACK
16-1-1-1
DISTANCE
16-1-1-1
TRK / DIST
6-0-0-1
LAST SEASON
15-1-2-3
THIS SEASON
CAREER STATISTICS
14%
WIN S/RATE
38%
PLACE S/RATE
42-6-5-5
CAREER
$74,085
PRIZE MONEY
1720 - 2240
WIN RANGE
14
DAYS LAST RACE
Career Statistics
Stats Win % Place % Rank
Total 42-6-5-5 14% 38% 7
Distance 16-1-1-1 6% 19% 6
Dist Range 26-4-3-1 15% 31% 7
Track 26-3-2-3 12% 31% 7
Track / Dist 16-1-1-1 6% 19% 6
This Season 15-1-2-3 7% 40% 5
Last Season 6-0-0-1 0% 17% 7
1st up 0-0-0-0 0% 0% N/A
2nd up 0-0-0-0 0% 0% N/A
Career Best MR TR1:57.3MS 4
Distance Best MR TR2:03.2 6
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: E A Hoctor, B S Francis, G J McKenzie, M E Townley, H M Wall, S E Hunt
Breeder(s): Tavistock Breeding Limited
Colours: Purple, Yellow Diamonds, Green Sleeves
Age/Sex: 5 year old bay mare
Breeding: Love You (fra) - Firenze (NZ)
National Rating: NR74
Gear Changes
Removed: ; Added:
RECENT FORM
RESULT DAY RACE DETAILS RESULT
5 of 11 7
MELTON (Good) 26/07/2025, 2240m, NR 72 to 87. 1:58.3 (59.5, 29.7)
Finished 5/11 btn 10.9m, $17500, John Caldow (Fr3), $41.00
1 out 1 back at bell
1st NEPHEW OF SONOKO (Fr6)
2nd ALDEBARAN VERA (Sr4) NK
3rd MORE WANTED (Fr4) 9.1m
4 of 8 7
MELTON (Good) 19/07/2025, 1720m, NR 70 to 85. 1:55.9 (56.8, 28.6)
Finished 4/8 btn 9.4m, $17500, John Caldow (Fr3), $31.00
1 out 1 back at bell
1st GOTFEELINGSYOUKNOW (Fr4)
2nd RAPID RETURN (Fr2) 7.5m
3rd FOUROUTOFFIVE (Fr1) HFNK
3 of 6 14
MELTON (Good) 12/07/2025, 1720m, No NR. 1:58.3 (55.6, 26.8)
Finished 3/6 btn 16.5m, $22500, Tristan Larsen (Fr1), $26.00
behind leader at bell
1st JILLIBY BALLERINI (Fr5)
2nd ALDEBARAN VERA (Fr3) 2.5m
3rd OUR MARVELLA NZ (Fr1) 14.0m
3 of 7 7
MELTON (Good) 28/06/2025, 2240m, NR 60 to 71. 2:00.1 (56.6, 28.5)
Finished 3/7 btn 9.5m, $10000, John Caldow (Fr4), $10.00
1 out 1 back at bell
1st DICHOTOMY (Fr5)
2nd MITCHELL WRAP (Fr3) 5.0m
3rd OUR MARVELLA NZ (Fr4) 4.5m
5 of 11 14
MELTON (Good) 21/06/2025, 1720m, NR 60 to 69. 1:56.2 (57.4, 29.0)
Finished 5/11 btn 9.6m, $10000, John Caldow (Fr3), $41.00
gate speed, 3 back on pegs at bell, used sprint lane
1st DICHOTOMY (Fr2)
2nd HOPPY NZ (Sr1) 4.5m
3rd MAORIS MAC (Fr5) 3.1m
10 of 11 14
MELTON (Good) 07/06/2025, 1720m, NR 72 to 87. 1:58.0 (56.5, 27.4)
Finished 10/11 btn 29.3m, $17500, John Caldow (Fr3), $34.00
1 out 2 back at bell
1st JILLIBY BALLERINI (Fr2)
2nd LITTLE YANKEE (Sr1) 13.8m
3rd NEPHEW OF SONOKO (Sr3) NK
2 of 9 7
MELTON (Good) 24/05/2025, 1720m, NR 70 to 85. 1:57.3 (58.7, 29.8)
Finished 2/9 btn 3.9m, $17500, John Caldow (Fr3), $31.00
4 back on the pegs at bell, held up early
1st LITTLE YANKEE (Fr5)
2nd OUR MARVELLA NZ (Fr3) 3.9m
3rd PINNIE (Sr1) SHFHD
5 of 7 7
MELTON (Good) 17/05/2025, 2240m, No NR. 1:57.6 (57.9, 29.3)
Finished 5/7 btn 20.6m, $22500, John Caldow (Fr3), $61.00
5 back on the pegs at bell
1st IM READY JET (Fr7)
2nd ALDEBARAN ACRUX USA (Fr5) 12.9m
3rd ALDEBARAN VERA (Fr6) 3.5m
12 of 12 49
MELTON (Good) 10/05/2025, 2240m, NR 70 to 85. 1:59.1 (58.1, 28.2)
Finished 12/12 btn 17.8m, $17500, John Caldow (Fr6), $61.00
restrained after start, 5 back on the pegs at bell
1st ILLAWONG LARAJAY (Sr3)
2nd MORE WANTED (Fr2) 3.7m
3rd ALDEBARAN MILEY (Fr4) 2.5m
11 of 12 N/A
MELTON (Good) 22/03/2025, 2760m, No NR. 1:59.5 (58.6, 29.7)
Finished 11/12 btn 38.2m, $60000, John Caldow (Sr5), $101.00
6 back on the pegs at bell
1st IM READY JET (Fr6)
2nd ALDEBARAN ACRUX USA (Sr2) 8.5m
3rd EBONYS AVENGER (Fr4) HFHD
...
LAST WIN
1 of 12 N/A
MELTON (Good) 22/02/2025, 1720m, NR 56 to 75. 1:57.4 (57.7, 28.8)
Finished 1/12 $20000, John Caldow (Sr3), $12.00
trainer cautioned tactics, 1 out 2 back at bell, swabbed
1st OUR MARVELLA NZ (Sr3)
2nd ALDEBARAN BROOKE (Sr5) 1.3m
3rd KYVALLEYHONEYBUNNY (Sr6) 4.8m