Melton (VIC)
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R7
Aldebaran Park Need for Speed Prince Final (group 1)
1720m | Mobile Start | Trotters | 9:04pm
TRACK INFORMATION
Max 7 across front
Sprint lane
RACE CONDITIONS
No NR. RBD
RESTRICTIONS
3YO
Trotting Colts and Geldings
PRIZE MONEY
$60,000
 
 
  Flucs Open Today Fluc -3 Fluc -2 Fluc -1 Win
R7
9 - CLAUDYS HERO
  • 9 Claudys Hero (SCR)
  • D:
  • T: K J Marshall
  • 1-x-8-4-7-5-1-1-4-5
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RACE COMMENT
OVERVIEW: COMMODUS (1) pushed forward to find the lead from a wide draw, ran along at a genuine tempo and completely dominated his rivals when he won his heat. He was runner up behind the outstanding filly Tracy The Jet in the Holmfield prior and he is clearly the horse to beat from the pole position. SAM NIEN (3) trailed the leader and finished off best to win the Nutrien Classic at Melton two starts ago. He tried hard when second behind IJUSTCALLEDTOSAY (7) in his heat performance and he is drawn to receive a nice trail just off the speed so he must be considered as one of the leading chances. IJUSTCALLEDTOSAY (7) is very strong and has won five of his ten starts to date. He endured a tough trip when a big winner of his heat so he must be rated highly. I AM HELLBOUND (10) finished off stylishly for an eye-catching third last week. He is a value chance along with CLAUDYS HERO (9) and MUSKEE (12). EARLY SPEED: 1 (likely leader), 3,7 RATINGS: 1/ 3,7/ 10/ 12/ 9
TODAY'S STATISTICS
5-1-1-0
TRACK
5-1-1-0
DISTANCE
5-1-1-0
TRK / DIST
6-1-2-0
LAST SEASON
9-3-0-0
THIS SEASON
CAREER STATISTICS
27%
WIN S/RATE
40%
PLACE S/RATE
15-4-2-0
CAREER
$19,025
PRIZE MONEY
1710 - 1720
WIN RANGE
10
DAYS LAST RACE
Career Statistics
Stats Win % Place % Rank
Total 15-4-2-0 27% 40% N/A
Distance 5-1-1-0 20% 40% N/A
Dist Range 13-4-2-0 31% 46% N/A
Track 5-1-1-0 20% 40% N/A
Track / Dist 5-1-1-0 20% 40% N/A
This Season 9-3-0-0 33% 33% N/A
Last Season 6-1-2-0 17% 50% N/A
1st up 0-0-0-0 0% 0% N/A
2nd up 0-0-0-0 0% 0% N/A
Career Best MR TR1:57.1MS N/A
Distance Best MR TR1:57.1MS N/A
Stable Stats
Stats Win % Place % Rank
Trainer 12mth --- 0% 0% N/A
K J Marshall
Trained at: Mount Wallace
Owners: Catchya Racing Group, D G Carroll, I Isaac
Breeder(s): Catchya Racing Group
Colours: Black, Red Star & Sleeves
Age/Sex: 3 year old brown gelding
Breeding: What the Hill CA - Claudys Princess (Bacardi Lindy USA)
National Rating: NR60
Gear Changes
Removed: ; Added:
RECENT FORM
RESULT DAY RACE DETAILS RESULT
5 of 7 12
BENDIGO (Good) 24/09/2025, 1650m, No NR. 1:57.5 (58.0, 28.7)
Finished 5/7 btn 11.4m, $10000, James Herbertson (Fr5), $2.90
gate speed, led, leader at bell
1st IJUSTCALLEDTOSAY (Sr1)
2nd SAM NIEN (Fr1) 1.9m
3rd I AM HELLBOUND (Fr2) 5.2m
4 of 8 22
GEELONG (Good) 12/09/2025, 1609m, NR 53 to 59. 1:59.0 (59.2, 29.9)
Finished 4/8 btn 4.7m, $6000, James Herbertson (Fr4), $1.30
gate speed, outside leader at bell
1st KYVALLEY ANTHONY (Fr1)
2nd LINK IN BIO (Sr1) HFNK
3rd CARLA PIXIE NZ (Fr6) 3.0m
1 of 9 14
BALARAT (Good) 21/08/2025, 1710m, NR 56 to 64. 1:57.1 (58.6, 28.9)
Finished 1/9 $7000, James Herbertson (Fr6), $1.70
gate speed, worked forward, led, leader at bell
1st CLAUDYS HERO (Fr6)
2nd OLD DOMINION (Fr2) 4.2m
3rd SOVEREIGN TIGER (Fr5) HFNK
1 of 8 25
BALARAT (Good) 07/08/2025, 1710m, NR 50 to 55. 1:58.5 (58.2, 28.5)
Finished 1/8 $6000, Chris Alford (Fr5), $3.80
gate speed, led, leader at bell
1st CLAUDYS HERO (Fr5)
2nd NO TELLING HEATHER (Fr3) 6.8m
3rd MAJESTIC TOOTH (Fr7) SHFHD
5 of 10 37
CRANBRN (Good) 13/07/2025, 1609m, NR 53 to 60. 1:58.9 (59.4, 29.7)
Finished 5/10 btn 9.0m, $7000, Kyle Marshall (Fr3), $2.70
1 out 2 back at bell
1st CARLA PIXIE NZ (Sr1)
2nd RIGHT OF REPLY (Fr2) 5.2m
3rd MONTANA CHEVELLE (Fr1) 1.4m
7 of 7 7
MELTON (Good) 06/06/2025, 1720m, NR up to 55. 1:59.2 (58.9, 29.0)
Finished 7/7 btn 70.8m, $6000, Kyle Marshall (Sr1), $2.80
driver cautioned starting position, 1 out 1 back at bell, broke under pressure, last chance to race truly
1st IJUSTCALLEDTOSAY (Fr5)
2nd SKY FLAIR (Fr6) 2.9m
3rd ALDEBARAN ABEL (Fr4) 6.0m
4 of 10 13
GEELONG (Good) 30/05/2025, 1609m, NR 50 to 55. 1:59.1 (59.5, 29.4)
Finished 4/10 btn 3.2m, $6000, Kyle Marshall (Sr3), $3.60
pre race swab, 1 out 4 back at bell, 3 wide late with trail
1st JACK SPRAT (Sr1)
2nd IM ABOVE THE LAW (Fr2) NK
3rd SILENT REVERIE (Fr1) 1.4m
8 of 10 134
MENANGL (Fast) 17/05/2025, 2300m, No NR. 1:57.5
Finished 8/10 btn 93.3m, $75000, Cameron Hart (Fr4), $26.00
post race blood test, restrained early stages, broke under pressure, warning issued, 1 out 1 back at bell, 1 out 4 back at bell
1st GATESYS GEM (Fr8)
2nd COMMODUS (Fr7) 12.8m
3rd MISS OHANA (Fr5) 1.5m
1 of 9 15
MELTON (Good) 03/01/2025, 1720m, NR up to 54. 1:57.7 (59.0, 29.1)
Finished 1/9 $6000, Chris Alford (Fr4), $4.60
outside leader at bell
1st CLAUDYS HERO (Fr4)
2nd CHRISTMAS BABE NZ (Fr1) HFNK
3rd COCONUT MICKEY (Fr5) HFHD
1 of 7 N/A
BALARAT (Good) 19/12/2024, 1710m, MAIDEN 2:02.6 (61.9, 30.3)
Finished 1/7 $6000, Kyle Marshall (Fr7), $1.40
pre race swab, restrained early stages, 1 out 2 back at bell, swabbed
1st CLAUDYS HERO (Fr7)
2nd IBERIAN (Fr5) NK
3rd AMARTEY (Fr2) 6.6m