Melton (VIC)
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R1
Congrats Hall of Fame Families Pace
1720m | Mobile Start | Pacers | 6:03pm
TRACK INFORMATION
Max 7 across front
Sprint lane
RACE CONDITIONS
NR 60 to 75. Also eligible claimers eligible under claiming rules with a claiming price between $1000 and $15000 (GST inclusive). PBD/SEX/NR
RESTRICTIONS
No age restrictions
No sex restrictions
PRIZE MONEY
$15,000
 
 
  Flucs Open Today Fluc -3 Fluc -2 Fluc -1 Win
R1
4 - TALLARAS SHADOW
  • 4 Tallaras Shadow (FR3)
  • D: Jason Ainsworth
  • T: J W Ainsworth
  • 8-3-4-4-5-4-7-1-5-2
26.0 26.0 21.0
$26.00 $26.00 - - $26.00 $21.00
RACE COMMENT
OVERVIEW: SILVER PISTOL (11) has been freshened since performing below expectations on September 06 ($2-20 fav). His first two runs back from a spell were very good and he won a heat of the New South Wales Derby earlier in the season so he is clearly the horse to beat. IMA TERMINATOR (9) gained a nice trail and finished off best to win comfortably at his first run for trainer Maree Caldow. This is a race of more depth but he continues to build on his consistent record and should go well again. STEEL RULER (7) was held up for a run at a vital stage and finished off quickly via the sprint lane when third behind the in-form pacer Golden Tribe at Melton last outing. He will need luck from a wide draw but he is racing well enough to figure in the finish. DHAULAGIRI (12) is awkwardly drawn but is working up to a win against this class. He finished off solidly for a close second behind Maxnjax at Melton last week. STRAPPING RED (1) is perfectly drawn, TALLARAS SHADOW (4) possesses a powerful finishing burst and CLEAR LEFT (10) is racing well enough to run into a place. EARLY SPEED: 1 (likely early leader), 3,6 RATINGS: 11/ 9/ 7,12/ 1,4,10/ field
TODAY'S STATISTICS
28-4-5-3
TRACK
18-1-1-2
DISTANCE
18-1-1-2
TRK / DIST
24-4-3-3
LAST SEASON
13-1-1-1
THIS SEASON
CAREER STATISTICS
13%
WIN S/RATE
35%
PLACE S/RATE
97-13-11-10
CAREER
$100,470
PRIZE MONEY
1609 - 2240
WIN RANGE
7
DAYS LAST RACE
Career Statistics
Stats Win % Place % Rank
Total 97-13-11-10 13% 35% 8
Distance 18-1-1-2 6% 22% 9
Dist Range 55-6-5-6 11% 31% 12
Track 28-4-5-3 14% 43% 4
Track / Dist 18-1-1-2 6% 22% 9
This Season 13-1-1-1 8% 23% 9
Last Season 24-4-3-3 17% 42% 4
1st up 0-0-0-0 0% 0% N/A
2nd up 0-0-0-0 0% 0% N/A
Career Best MR 1:54.9MS 7
Distance Best MR 1:54.9MS 7
Stable Stats
Stats Win % Place % Rank
Driver 12mth --- 0% 0% N/A
Jason Ainsworth
Trainer 12mth --- 0% 0% N/A
J W Ainsworth
Trained at: Stawell
Owners: N L (Natasha) Raven
Breeder(s): M P Lenaghan, R K Thompson
Colours: White, Purple Yoke With White Diamonds, Purple Diamond & Sleeves, White Seams & Cuffs
Age/Sex: 7 year old bay mare
Breeding: Shadow Play USA - Gamehigh (Sportswriter USA)
National Rating: NR74
Gear Changes
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RECENT FORM
RESULT DAY RACE DETAILS RESULT
2 of 10 14
MELTON (Good) 27/09/2025, 2240m, NR up to 79. 1:55.0 (56.1, 28.2)
Finished 2/10 btn 12.7m, $15000, Jason Ainsworth (Sr3), $14.00
1 out 4 back at bell, 3 wide late with trail
1st SOAP AND BUBBLES (Sr2)
2nd TALLARAS SHADOW (Sr3) 12.7m
3rd CENTOFELLIE (Fr7) 6.3m
5 of 11 14
MELTON (Good) 13/09/2025, 1720m, NR up to 79. 1:53.5 (55.2, 27.6)
Finished 5/11 btn 12.4m, $15000, Jason Ainsworth (Sr5), $14.00
pre race swab, 5 back on the pegs at bell
1st GOODTIME LIBBY (Fr4)
2nd SOAP AND BUBBLES (Sr2) 2.8m
3rd MONA MIA (Fr5) 2.7m
1 of 8 21
MELTON (Good) 30/08/2025, 2240m, NR up to 79. 1:56.6 (56.7, 28.4)
Finished 1/8 $15000, Jason Ainsworth (Fr5), $51.00
restrained after start, 1 out 2 back at bell, dropped foot, driver cautioned dropped foot, driver fined unapproved whip use, swabbed
1st TALLARAS SHADOW (Fr5)
2nd MY LITTLE BO (Fr1) 1.6m
3rd SOAP AND BUBBLES (Fr3) HFNK
7 of 11 8
MELTON (Good) 09/08/2025, 1720m, NR 60 to 69. 1:54.7 (55.5, 27.4)
Finished 7/11 btn 9.3m, $10000, Jason Ainsworth (Fr2), $61.00
1 out 2 back at bell
1st CIGANO (Sr3)
2nd CLEAR LEFT NZ (Fr5) 5.2m
3rd CHASING REX (Fr3) HFNK
4 of 12 6
MELTON (Good) 01/08/2025, 1720m, NR 55 to 64. 1:55.0 (57.6, 28.4)
Finished 4/12 btn 6.1m, $7000, Jason Ainsworth (Sr1), $4.40
fractious in score up, warning issued, behind leader at bell, hung in, contact marker pegs, used sprint lane, withstood protest
1st HITTHEROADJACK NZ (Fr6)
2nd CHEERSTOLOU (Fr1) 3.3m
3rd TARA VICTORY NZ (Sr5) 2.6m
5 of 12 14
MELTON (Good) 26/07/2025, 1720m, NR up to 79. 1:55.0 (56.7, 28.3)
Finished 5/12 btn 5.4m, $15000, Jason Ainsworth (Sr1), $10.00
behind leader at bell, used sprint lane, driver fined unapproved whip use
1st LOOK LIKE DIAMONDS (Sr4)
2nd JILLIBY ILLUMINATE NZ (Sr2) 1.0m
3rd OUR PRINCESS DI (Fr1) HFNK
4 of 9 7
MELTON (Good) 12/07/2025, 1720m, NR 60 to 69. 1:54.6 (56.3, 28.1)
Finished 4/9 btn 2.3m, $10000, Jason Ainsworth (Fr5), $7.00
pre race swab, restrained after start, 1 out 2 back at bell
1st MAXNJAX (Fr1)
2nd UBETTA KNOT (Fr6) HD
3rd HEZ ALL ROCK (Sr1) 1.3m
4 of 9 7
MELTON (Good) 05/07/2025, 1720m, NR up to 79. 1:54.6 (55.8, 27.4)
Finished 4/9 btn 3.5m, $15000, Jason Ainsworth (Fr3), $26.00
1 out 1 back at bell, used sprint lane
1st SURFINGMAKESCENTS (Sr2)
2nd WINGS ON THE LINE (Fr6) HFHD
3rd SWEET IDEAL (Fr7) HFHD
3 of 11 8
MELTON (Good) 28/06/2025, 2240m, NR up to 79. 1:56.3 (57.0, 27.9)
Finished 3/11 btn 1.8m, $15000, Jason Ainsworth (Fr3), $81.00
4 back on the pegs at bell, used sprint lane, shifted in, contact marker pegs, relegated, driver fined $
1st LET HER ROLL (Sr3)
2nd JAZZY MELEA (Fr6) 1.8m
3rd TALLARAS SHADOW (Fr3) 1.7m
8 of 11 N/A
MELTON (Good) 20/06/2025, 1720m, NR 60 to 69. 1:54.3 (56.9, 28.3)
Finished 8/11 btn 9.6m, $10000, Jason Ainsworth (Sr5), $81.00
1 out 5 back at bell, held up early
1st ALWAYS BE BLAKEY (Sr2)
2nd HEZA PUNK ROCKER NZ (Fr3) 1.2m
3rd MAGIC MIKE NZ (Sr1) 4.1m