Melton (VIC)
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R3
Cnc Router Bits Pace
1720m | Mobile Start | Pacers | 6:25pm
TRACK INFORMATION
Max 7 across front
Sprint lane
RACE CONDITIONS
NR 60 to 72. PBD/NR/L4$
RESTRICTIONS
No age restrictions
No sex restrictions
PRIZE MONEY
$10,000
 
 
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R3
1 - MARTY THE MARTIAN
  • 1 Marty The Martian (FR1)
  • D: James Herbertson
  • T: A A Herbertson
  • 5-x-1-5-7-9-6-0-3-7
17.0 17.0 21.0 26.0 20.0
$17.00 $17.00 $17.00 $21.00 $26.00 $20.00
RACE COMMENT
OVERVIEW: BIG BAD OSSIE (10) sustained a long run when he scored at Melton two starts ago then followed with a close second in the Wagga Cup. He has a tough draw to overcome but he is racing in great form and should prove hard to beat again. DOUGS FLAME (8) is resuming since winning the Western Region Final at Bathurst in December. He has been placed in two recent trial performances and has the class to feature prominently. CLYMENUS (6) finished off fast in slick final sectionals when an eye-catching third behind First Dance at Melton last outing. He is yet to win in fifteen starts for the season but his last run was encouraging. OZZIE SUNSHINE (2) and COLLECTIVE WORKS (5) are both value hopes. EARLY SPEED: 4 (possible leader), 1,5 RATINGS: 8,10/ 6/ 2,5/ 1,7
TODAY'S STATISTICS
3-0-0-1
TRACK
3-0-0-1
DISTANCE
3-0-0-1
TRK / DIST
18-3-3-5
LAST SEASON
8-1-0-1
THIS SEASON
CAREER STATISTICS
14%
WIN S/RATE
51%
PLACE S/RATE
35-5-4-9
CAREER
$37,926
PRIZE MONEY
1650 - 1750
WIN RANGE
10
DAYS LAST RACE
Career Statistics
Stats Win % Place % Rank
Total 35-5-4-9 14% 51% 6
Distance 3-0-0-1 0% 33% 7
Dist Range 31-5-4-8 16% 55% 3
Track 3-0-0-1 0% 33% 7
Track / Dist 3-0-0-1 0% 33% 6
This Season 8-1-0-1 13% 25% 5
Last Season 18-3-3-5 17% 61% 3
1st up 0-0-0-0 0% 0% N/A
2nd up 0-0-0-0 0% 0% N/A
Career Best MR 1:54.8MS 9
Distance Best MR 1:54.8MS 9
Stable Stats
Stats Win % Place % Rank
Driver 12mth --- 0% 0% N/A
James Herbertson
Trainer 12mth --- 0% 0% N/A
A A Herbertson
Trained at: Lexton
Owners: Raboki Pty Ltd
Breeder(s): A J Wilkinson, J T Wilkinson, P P Lemke, M P Whelan
Colours: Blue, Red Horseshoes & Sleeves
Age/Sex: 5 year old bay gelding
Breeding: American Ideal USA - Flying Mcpocket NZ (Mcardle USA)
National Rating: NR59 (A60)
Gear Changes
Removed: ; Added:
RECENT FORM
RESULT DAY RACE DETAILS RESULT
7 of 8 20
CHARLTN (Good) 23/04/2025, 1609m, NR 55 to 64. 1:55.2 (56.5, 27.7)
Finished 7/8 btn 11.6m, $7000, Jack Laugher (Fr6), $14.00
restrained after start, 1 out 2 back at bell
1st SURFE LA MER (Fr3)
2nd VICTORY GEORGE (Fr2) 6.7m
3rd DIDAFULL ONEEIGHTY (Fr1) HD
3 of 10 12
BALARAT (Good) 03/04/2025, 1710m, NR 57 to 64. 1:54.6 (56.7, 28.4)
Finished 3/10 btn 3.1m, $7000, James Herbertson (Sr1), $12.00
3 back on pegs at bell, held up early
1st CHASING REX (Sr2)
2nd NOSWEETSFORYOU (Fr3) 1.8m
3rd MARTY THE MARTIAN (Sr1) 1.4m
10 of 11 36
MELTON (Good) 22/03/2025, 1720m, 0W/15.0K stake 1:54.7 (56.4, 28.1)
Finished 10/11 btn 20.0m, $15000, Jordan Leedham (Fr5), $71.00
caught wide early , worked forward, 1 out 1 back at bell, held up
1st LOOK LIKE DIAMONDS (Sr4)
2nd DEUCE COUPE NZ (Fr3) 1.1m
3rd ODIN (Fr1) HFHD
6 of 8 6
TERANG (Good) 14/02/2025, 2180m, NR 55 to 64. 1:58.7 (58.2, 29.7)
Finished 6/8 btn 9.3m, $7000, James Herbertson (Fr7), $16.00
restrained after start, 4 back on the pegs at bell
1st SPIRIT OF PEARL (Fr1)
2nd LUVA SCRAP (Fr3) HFNK
3rd KWICK SAND (Fr4) NK
9 of 10 8
CRANBRN (Good) 08/02/2025, 1609m, NR 60 to 69. 1:54.7 (57.3, 28.5)
Finished 9/10 btn 37.9m, $10000, James Herbertson (Fr7), $26.00
trainer cautioned tactics, pre race swab, restrained after start, 1 out 2 back at bell
1st BALBOA ROCK (Fr6)
2nd JILLIBY SELWOOD (Fr4) 10.2m
3rd GOOD DAY (Fr1) 10.4m
7 of 10 13
GEELONG (Good) 31/01/2025, 1609m, NR 55 to 64. 1:54.5 (59.8, 30.3)
Finished 7/10 btn 16.2m, $8000, James Herbertson (Sr2), $17.00
1 out 2 back at bell
1st GO WITHOUT (Fr4)
2nd REMI LOU (Fr7) 2.6m
3rd KWICK SAND (Fr3) HFHD
5 of 9 13
BALARAT (Good) 18/01/2025, 1710m, 0W/15.0K stake 1:54.0 (55.7, 28.1)
Finished 5/9 btn 7.2m, $15000, James Herbertson (Fr5), $18.00
1 out 1 back at bell
1st HARRYHOO (Sr1)
2nd EL BOSTON (Fr4) 4.2m
3rd SNOW HUNTER (Fr1) HD
1 of 7 96
SWANHIL (Good) 05/01/2025, 1750m, NR 56 to 62. 1:54.8 (56.8, 28.9)
Finished 1/7 $7000, James Herbertson (Fr5), $4.80
restrained after start, 1 out 2 back at bell
1st MARTY THE MARTIAN (Fr5)
2nd BRUISED EGO (Fr4) 1.1m
3rd IVANA BYTHESEASIDE (Fr1) HFNK
5 of 9 6
SWANHIL (Good) 01/10/2024, 1750m, NR 55 to 60. 1:55.3 (55.2, 27.4)
Finished 5/9 btn 12.1m, $7000, James Herbertson (Fr7), $5.00
restrained after start, 1 out 2 back at bell
1st GOOD DAY (Fr1)
2nd BRUISED EGO (Sr1) 5.3m
3rd NEATNTIDY (Fr3) 5.2m
2 of 8 N/A
CHARLTN (Good) 25/09/2024, 1609m, NR 55 to 64. 1:56.6 (56.6, 28.0)
Finished 2/8 btn 2.7m, $8000, James Herbertson (Fr4), $2.20
gate speed, 1 out 1 back at bell
1st TOORAM CEE CEE (Fr1)
2nd MARTY THE MARTIAN (Fr4) 2.7m
3rd WEMADE FREO (Sr1) HFHD