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
 
 
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R1
6 - ALWAYS THE SHOWMAN
  • 6 Always The Showman (FR5)
  • D: Anthony Butt
  • T: V A Vallelonga
  • r-4-0-4-0-6-2-6-x-5
101.0 101.0 126.0
$101.00 $101.00 - - $101.00 $126.00
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
13-0-1-1
TRACK
6-0-1-1
DISTANCE
6-0-1-1
TRK / DIST
22-4-3-2
LAST SEASON
10-0-1-0
THIS SEASON
CAREER STATISTICS
13%
WIN S/RATE
28%
PLACE S/RATE
40-5-4-2
CAREER
$43,400
PRIZE MONEY
1609 - 2190
WIN RANGE
15
DAYS LAST RACE
Career Statistics
Stats Win % Place % Rank
Total 40-5-4-2 13% 28% 13
Distance 6-0-1-1 0% 33% 10
Dist Range 18-2-2-2 11% 33% 10
Track 13-0-1-1 0% 15% 12
Track / Dist 6-0-1-1 0% 33% 10
This Season 10-0-1-0 0% 10% 13
Last Season 22-4-3-2 18% 41% 2
1st up 0-0-0-0 0% 0% N/A
2nd up 0-0-0-0 0% 0% N/A
Career Best MR 1:59.6MS 13
Distance Best MR 1:59.6MS 13
Win distances: 1609m (1), 1690m (1), 2180m (1), 2190m (2)
Stable Stats
Stats Win % Place % Rank
Driver 12mth --- 0% 0% N/A
Anthony Butt
Trainer 12mth --- 0% 0% N/A
V A Vallelonga
Trained at: Bolinda
Owners: V A Vallelonga, D Valori, A Anastasiou, A J Holland, J Dillon, S Scully, D Dance, F Barone, C Favre, J Lumsden, D C McKinnon, J Russell, J Harvey
Breeder(s): S C Bloodstock Pty Ltd
Colours: Orange, Gold & White Checks, Orange Sleeves
Age/Sex: 5 year old bay gelding
Breeding: Always B Miki USA - Golden Showgirl (Armbro Operative USA)
National Rating: NR60
Gear Changes
Removed: ; Added:
RECENT FORM
RESULT DAY RACE DETAILS RESULT
5 of 8 125
MELTON (Good) 19/09/2025, 2240m, NR 60 to 69. 1:58.8 (56.9, 28.4)
Finished 5/8 btn 10.2m, $10000, Anthony Butt (Fr2), $26.00
pre race swab, gate speed, outside leader last mile, outside leader at bell
1st IMA TERMINATOR (Fr4)
2nd EMILY VINCENT (Fr5) 5.1m
3rd TRIPLE ROCK SAINT NZ (Fr1) 1.4m
6 of 11 14
MELTON (Good) 17/05/2025, 2240m, NR 60 to 69. 1:56.3 (57.5, 28.4)
Finished 6/11 btn 14.9m, $10000, Ellen Tormey (Fr2), $17.00
gate speed, 1 out 1 back at bell, 3 wide latter
1st THE IRON DUKE (Sr1)
2nd KWICK SAND (Fr4) HFHD
3rd IDEAL MOTH (Fr1) 1.3m
2 of 8 10
MELTON (Good) 03/05/2025, 1720m, NR 60 to 72. 1:54.3 (56.9, 28.5)
Finished 2/8 btn 1.2m, $10000, Ellen Tormey (Fr1), $4.00
gate speed, led, leader at bell
1st HEZ ALL ROCK (Fr4)
2nd ALWAYS THE SHOWMAN (Fr1) 1.2m
3rd GOOD TOBE LOCKSLEY (Fr2) SHFHD
6 of 7 19
BENDIGO (Good) 23/04/2025, 1650m, NR 60 to 74. 1:53.9 (55.9, 27.6)
Finished 6/7 btn 10.4m, $8000, John Caldow (Fr2), $71.00
outside leader at bell
1st POPPY WAH WAH (Fr4)
2nd MOMENTUM SHIFT (Fr3) 5.5m
3rd HARRYHOO (Sr1) HFHD
10 of 11 3
MILDURA (Good) 04/04/2025, 1790m, NR 54 to 63. 1:56.7 (59.9, 30.1)
Finished 10/11 btn 32.8m, $10000, Ellen Tormey (Sr5), $11.00
vets examination before race, 3 wide early with trail, 3 wide middle, restrained middle stages, three wide without cover at bell, 3 wide latter, Gave ground over concluding stages
1st CENTOFELLIE (Fr1)
2nd OZZIE DAYBREAK (Sr2) 6.2m
3rd LETSGO BIG GIRL (Fr4) 4.8m
4 of 9 10
MILDURA (Good) 01/04/2025, 1790m, NR 54 to 63. 1:58.2 (57.6, 29.3)
Finished 4/9 btn 15.8m, $7000, Ellen Tormey (Sr3), $2.10
pulled hard in score-up, 3 wide latter, three wide without cover at bell
1st FOXY TWO GLOVES (Fr3)
2nd OZZIE DAYBREAK (Fr6) 3.6m
3rd VICTORY GEORGE (Fr1) 9.8m
10 of 11 4
MELTON (Good) 22/03/2025, 2240m, No NR. 1:55.0 (55.6, 28.4)
Finished 10/11 btn 32.5m, $30000, John Caldow (Fr1), $101.00
broke after start, 6 back on the pegs at bell, out of draw mobile starts
1st THE NARCISSIST (Fr7)
2nd BEST DEAL (Sr4) 7.2m
3rd LOUIE LOU I NZ (Sr3) 3.3m
4 of 8 6
SHEPPTN (Good) 18/03/2025, 2190m, NR 60 to 66. 1:55.5 (58.0, 29.3)
Finished 4/8 btn 33.0m, $9000, John Caldow (Fr4), $7.00
3 wide early, worked forward, Contacted own sulky with hindlegs, 1 out 1 back at bell
1st MONGIANA (Fr5)
2nd CLEAR LEFT NZ (Fr6) 10.2m
3rd DRESSED IN GOLD NZ (Sr2) 13.2m
r of 11 11
BENDIGO (Good) 12/03/2025, 1650m, NR 60 to 74. 1:54.0 (56.7, 28.0)
Finished r/11 btn , $8000, John Caldow (Fr4), $51.00
gate speed, tightened, broke, broke gear, pulled up, no action taken
1st FRUGAL FARE (Fr3)
2nd FINAL COLLECT NZ (Sr3) HD
3rd EL BOSTON (Fr6) 5.5m
7 of 12 N/A
MELTON (Good) 01/03/2025, 1720m, 1W/15.0K stake 1:53.1 (56.4, 28.5)
Finished 7/12 btn 30.0m, $15000, John Caldow (Fr4), $101.00
1 out 1 back at bell
1st THE NARCISSIST (Sr5)
2nd NAKULA NZ (Fr5) 9.1m
3rd JACCKA CONNOR NZ (Fr6) 6.5m
...
LAST WIN
1 of 12 N/A
KILMORE (Good) 27/09/2024, 2180m, 0W/15.0K stake 2:00.0 (57.1, 28.3)
Finished 1/12 $15000, John Caldow (Fr3), $21.00
gate speed, led, leader at bell, swabbed
1st ALWAYS THE SHOWMAN (Fr3)
2nd ANIMADO (Fr1) 2.9m
3rd TERROR EYES NZ (Sr1) HFNK