Melton (VIC)
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R7
Aldebaran Park Trotting Mares Free for All
1720m | Mobile Start | Trotters | 8:38pm
TRACK INFORMATION
Max 7 across front
Sprint lane
RACE CONDITIONS
No NR. RBD
RESTRICTIONS
No age restrictions
Trotting Mares
PRIZE MONEY
$22,500
 
 
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R7
5 - VIRGINIA CLOWERS NZ
  • 5 Virginia Clowers NZ (FR4)
  • D: Chris Alford
  • T: B A Lilley
  • 1-3-9-5-5-4-7-5-5-x
2.3 2.3 3.6 3.8 5.0
$2.30 $2.30 $2.30 $3.60 $3.80 $5.00
RACE COMMENT
OVERVIEW: ALDEBARAN VERA (4) is a genuine open class performer and appears to be well placed in this event. She found the front and copped plenty of pressure when fifth in a sizzling mile rate of 1.53.9 last outing and was runner up behind the Inter Dominion hopeful Aldebaran Acrux prior. JILLIBY BALLERINI (6) remains undefeated from four starts this preparation and led throughout over the handy type in Gotfeelingsyouknow last outing. She continues to take the next step up in grade and is worth thought again. VIRGINIA CLOWERS (5) returns from New Zealand and strikes a suitable assignment first up. She won four races at Melton during her last Australian campaign and she took on the pacers when handy fifth in a trial performance last week. EBONYS AVENGER (7) had every chance last outing but she is a speedy mare and is capable of showing up without surprising. EARLY SPEED: 4 (likely leader), 2,5,6 RATINGS: 4,6/ 5/ 7/ 1,2/ 3
TODAY'S STATISTICS
13-4-1-0
TRACK
3-1-0-0
DISTANCE
3-1-0-0
TRK / DIST
14-6-0-1
LAST SEASON
2-0-0-0
THIS SEASON
3/7
OUR RANKING
CAREER STATISTICS
26%
WIN S/RATE
45%
PLACE S/RATE
38-10-6-1
CAREER
$129,865
PRIZE MONEY
1609 - 2760
WIN RANGE
176
DAYS LAST RACE
Career Statistics
Stats Win % Place % Rank
Total 38-10-6-1 26% 45% 3
Distance 3-1-0-0 33% 33% 4
Dist Range 5-2-0-0 40% 40% 2
Track 13-4-1-0 31% 38% 3
Track / Dist 3-1-0-0 33% 33% 4
This Season 2-0-0-0 0% 0% N/A
Last Season 14-6-0-1 43% 50% 1
1st up 0-0-0-0 0% 0% N/A
2nd up 0-0-0-0 0% 0% N/A
Career Best MR TR1:56.7 3
Distance Best MR TR1:56.7MS 3
Stable Stats
Stats Win % Place % Rank
Driver 12mth --- 0% 0% N/A
Chris Alford
Trainer 12mth --- 0% 0% N/A
B A Lilley
Trained at: Bolinda
Owners: L J Mounce, J C Mounce, S D Mounce, A T Mounce
Breeder(s): S D Mounce, J C Mounce, L J Mounce, A T Mounce
Colours: Purple, Yellow Diamonds, Green Sleeves
Age/Sex: 5 year old bay mare
Breeding: Creatine USA - Gina (NZ) (Sundon USA)
National Rating: NR100
Gear Changes
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RECENT FORM
RESULT DAY RACE DETAILS RESULT
5 of 11 8
CMBRDGE () 17/01/2025, 2700m, 2:04.0
Finished 5/11 btn 39.90m, $49125, David Butcher (40 Sr-), N/A
1st ONE MORE MOMENT (NZ) (Sr-)
2nd BELLE NEIGE (Sr-) NK
3rd IT AIN'T ME BABE (NZ) (Sr-) 35.25m
5 of 11 9
CMBRDGE () 09/01/2025, 2700m, 2:04.5
Finished 5/11 btn 9.30m, $24536, David Butcher (35 Sr-), N/A
1st LORD POPINJAY (NZ) (Sr-)
2nd MANCHESTER IN TIME (NZ) (Sr-) NK
3rd TAYLAD TO USE NZ (20 Sr-) 5.25m
7 of 8 18
AXPARK () 31/12/2024, 2700m, 2:00.7
Finished 7/8 btn 123.60m, $93000, David Butcher (Sr-), N/A
1st MUSCLE MOUNTAIN (NZ) (Sr-)
2nd KYVALLEY HOTSPUR NZ (Sr-) 16.50m
3rd OSCAR BONAVENA NZ (Sr-) 3.75m
4 of 13 7
AXPARK () 13/12/2024, 2700m, 2:02.7
Finished 4/13 btn 14.40m, $101750, David Butcher (10 Sr-), N/A
1st ONE MORE MOMENT (NZ) (Sr-)
2nd CON GRAZIA LOVE (NZ) (Sr-) SHFHD
3rd FAITH IN MANCHESTER (NZ) (Sr-) 2.25m
5 of 11 13
AXPARK () 06/12/2024, 2200m, 2:03.6
Finished 5/11 btn 9.60m, $29475, David Butcher (10 Sr-), N/A
1st AMERICAN MUSCLE (NZ) (Sr-)
2nd IT AIN'T ME BABE (NZ) (Sr-) HFHD
3rd SHEZ BELLA NZ (Sr-) NK
5 of 8 14
MELTON (Good) 23/11/2024, 1720m, No NR. 1:55.2 (57.0, 27.8)
Finished 5/8 btn 17.2m, $22500, Chris Alford (Sr1), $12.00
4 back on the pegs at bell
1st ALDEBARAN VERA (Fr6)
2nd SHES RUBY ROO (Fr7) 3.3m
3rd RAPID RETURN (Fr2) 4.5m
9 of 10 8
MELTON (Good) 09/11/2024, 2240m, No NR. 1:59.2 (56.8, 28.1)
Finished 9/10 btn 18.3m, $20000, Chris Alford (Sr2), $7.00
3 wide middle, worked forward, outside leader at bell
1st LOVEMETO NZ (Fr6)
2nd RAPID RETURN (Fr5) 2.8m
3rd CALL ME JACK (Fr1) 8.9m
3 of 6 34
SWANHIL (Good) 01/11/2024, 2790m, No NR. 2:03.6 (55.9, 28.1)
Finished 3/6 btn 2.5m, $20000, Chris Alford (20 Fr1), $2.10
worked forward, led, leader at bell
1st PARISIAN ARTISTE (20 Fr2)
2nd KYVALLEY HEIST NZ (FT Fr1) 2.3m
3rd VIRGINIA CLOWERS NZ (20 Fr1) HFHD
1 of 11 63
MENANGL (Good) 28/09/2024, 2300m, No NR. 2:00.4 (57.7, 28.9)
Finished 1/11 $33000, Bailey McDonough (10 Fr1), $7.50
post race blood test, outside leader at bell, outside leader at bell
1st VIRGINIA CLOWERS NZ (10 Fr1)
2nd LEAF STRIDE NZ (FT Fr1) HFHD
3rd FUNKY MONKEY NZ (20 Fr1) 3.5m
4 of 8 N/A
MELTON (Rain Affected) 27/07/2024, 2240m, No NR. 1:59.7 (57.1, 28.7)
Finished 4/8 btn 16.6m, $24000, Chris Alford (10 Fr2), $3.20
1 out 1 back at bell, Gave ground over concluding stages
1st ALDEBARAN VERA (FT Fr4)
2nd ALDEBARAN MILEY (FT Fr3) 6.2m
3rd SACRED MOUNTAIN NZ (20 Fr1) 9.5m