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
13 - CHARLESTON AVENUE
  • 13 Charleston Avenue (SR5)
  • D: Taylor Youl (C)
  • T: C D Svanosio
  • 8-x-1-5-1-5-5-7-0-6
81.0 81.0 101.0
$81.00 $81.00 - - $81.00 $101.00
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
3-1-0-0
TRACK
1-1-0-0
DISTANCE
1-1-0-0
TRK / DIST
4-0-0-2
LAST SEASON
8-2-0-0
THIS SEASON
4/13
OUR RANKING
CAREER STATISTICS
17%
WIN S/RATE
33%
PLACE S/RATE
12-2-0-2
CAREER
$11,420
PRIZE MONEY
1720 - 2200
WIN RANGE
10
DAYS LAST RACE
Career Statistics
Stats Win % Place % Rank
Total 12-2-0-2 17% 33% 8
Distance 1-1-0-0 100% 100% 2
Dist Range 3-1-0-0 33% 33% 6
Track 3-1-0-0 33% 33% 3
Track / Dist 1-1-0-0 100% 100% 2
This Season 8-2-0-0 25% 25% 8
Last Season 4-0-0-2 0% 50% 7
1st up 0-0-0-0 0% 0% N/A
2nd up 0-0-0-0 0% 0% N/A
Career Best MR TR2:00.3MS 7
Distance Best MR TR2:01.7MS 8
Stable Stats
Stats Win % Place % Rank
Driver 12mth --- 0% 0% N/A
Taylor Youl
Trainer 12mth --- 0% 0% N/A
C D Svanosio
Trained at: Romsey
Owners: E S MacLean, MacLean Family Group
Breeder(s): E S MacLean, MacLean Family Group
Colours: Black, White Braces, Black Horse Shoes & Sleeves
Age/Sex: 3 year old brown gelding
Breeding: Brillantissime (fra) - Middleton Miss (Safely Kept USA)
National Rating: NR52
Gear Changes
Removed: ; Added:
RECENT FORM
RESULT DAY RACE DETAILS RESULT
6 of 9 6
BENDIGO (Good) 24/09/2025, 1650m, No NR. 1:56.8 (56.8, 27.7)
Finished 6/9 btn 33.5m, $10000, Taylor Youl (Sr2), $34.00
pre race warm up, outside leader at bell
1st COMMODUS (Fr6)
2nd MUSKEE (Fr4) 9.2m
3rd EZRA KAI (Fr2) 2.8m
10 of 10 7
BALARAT (Good) 18/09/2025, 1710m, NR 50 to 55. 1:58.0 (58.8, 30.4)
Finished 10/10 btn 109.3m, $6000, Taylor Youl (Fr4), $3.30
pre race warm up, began badly, out of draw mobile starts, trailed field, tailed off at bell
1st EMMWALLEN (Fr2)
2nd ARTIGAS (Fr5) 1.7m
3rd NO TELLING HEATHER (Sr3) 3.5m
7 of 11 6
KILMORE (Good) 11/09/2025, 2180m, NR up to 55. 2:01.7 (58.1, 29.4)
Finished 7/11 btn 17.8m, $8000, Ross Payne (Sr5), $51.00
pre race warm up, 1 out 4 back at bell
1st MYHEARTBEATSTRUE (Fr6)
2nd FREIGHT SHAKER (Fr4) HD
3rd FLOATING MOUNTAIN (Fr1) 1.1m
5 of 8 8
MELTON (Good) 05/09/2025, 2240m, NR up to 55. 2:01.1 (58.8, 29.4)
Finished 5/8 btn 17.3m, $6000, Taylor Youl (Fr5), $4.40
gate speed, 1 out 1 back at bell
1st MUSKEE (Fr4)
2nd FLOATING MOUNTAIN (Fr1) 1.4m
3rd EMMWALLEN (Fr3) 8.2m
5 of 8 7
KILMORE (Good) 28/08/2025, 2180m, NR 52 to 59. 2:03.4 (58.7, 28.6)
Finished 5/8 btn 25.6m, $6000, Taylor Youl (Fr3), $2.80
pre race warm up, gate speed, outside leader last mile, pulled hard, outside leader at bell, hung in under pressure
1st RINGER WELLS (Fr5)
2nd PROHIBITED GRACE (Fr1) 12.7m
3rd CONSTANT (Sr1) 2.4m
1 of 12 15
BALARAT (Good) 21/08/2025, 2200m, NR 50 to 55. 2:00.3 (58.0, 29.3)
Finished 1/12 $6000, Taylor Youl (Fr4), $7.00
pre race warm up, gate speed, led, surrendered lead early, behind leader at bell, swabbed
1st CHARLESTON AVENUE (Fr4)
2nd RINGER WELLS (Fr7) 1.7m
3rd KEAYANG GYPSY (Sr1) 7.7m
5 of 12 12
BENDIGO (Good) 06/08/2025, 2150m, 0-2 WINS 2:02.3 (58.6, 29.7)
Finished 5/12 btn 19.7m, $6000, Taylor Youl (Sr2), $21.00
pre race warm up, tightened, pulled hard, 1 out 3 back at bell
1st THE DARK THUNDER (Fr7)
2nd HURRICANE KATIE (Fr2) 6.2m
3rd ULTIMATE TESS (Sr5) 5.3m
1 of 10 296
MELTON (Good) 25/07/2025, 1720m, MAIDEN 2:01.7 (61.8, 30.3)
Finished 1/10 $6000, Taylor Youl (Fr4), $4.80
pre race warm up, gate speed, pulled hard, outside leader at bell, swabbed
1st CHARLESTON AVENUE (Fr4)
2nd LILLYS TIGER (Fr2) NK
3rd SEBASTIANS WAITING (Fr3) 8.7m
8 of 8 9
BENDIGO (Good) 02/10/2024, 2150m, MAIDEN 2:04.7 (59.4, 29.1)
Finished 8/8 btn 235.7m, $6000, Chris Svanosio (Sr1), $13.00
paced and broke in score-up, out of position at start, continue ODM, trailed field, tailed off at bell
1st KYVALLEY JAGGER (Fr5)
2nd NO MONEY NO HONEY (Fr2) HFNK
3rd FARROKH (Fr3) 4.4m
3 of 5 N/A
YAR VAL (Good) 23/09/2024, 2150m, MAIDEN 2:02.0 (60.6, 30.3)
Finished 3/5 btn 40.8m, $6000, Chris Svanosio (Fr1), $5.00
pre race swab, began badly, out of draw mobile starts, 3 back on pegs at bell
1st I AM WILMA (Fr2)
2nd KYVALLEY JAGGER (Fr3) 3.9m
3rd CHARLESTON AVENUE (Fr1) 36.9m