Melton (VIC)
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R8
Vhrc Pace
1720m | Mobile Start | Pacers | 9:35pm
TRACK INFORMATION
Max 7 across front
Sprint lane
RACE CONDITIONS
NR up to 80 (NMWL6M) PBD/NR
RESTRICTIONS
No age restrictions
No sex restrictions
PRIZE MONEY
$8,000
 
 
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R8
4 - HUGO ROCKS
  • 4 Hugo Rocks (FR4)
  • D: James Herbertson
  • T: A A Herbertson
  • 2-8-2-4-0-5-x-6-7-9
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RACE COMMENT
OVERVIEW: NO NOTHEBUTTONS (8) smart 4yo that was terrific when first up from a spell and looks ideally placed here and should prove very hard to beat. HUGO ROCKS (4) will find this easier than recent starts and can be an improver and capable of figuring in the finish. TWISTING BY (7) returns from a stint in Queensland. Does have good ability and can run well fresh. VEE EM GEE MACRAY (6) capable mare on her day and expect her to be running on late and has claims. OOH AH LISTAH (2) getting fitter with each run and has a favourable draw and must be respected. GIVE DAVE A WAVE (3) is a place and first four hope along with WATTLEBANK ARNIE (5) and OUR CHEEKY DEVIL (1). EARLY SPEED: 1,2,3,4 RATINGS: 8/ 4/ 7/ 6/ 2/ 3/ 5/ 1
TODAY'S STATISTICS
63-4-8-4
TRACK
22-1-4-1
DISTANCE
22-1-4-1
TRK / DIST
27-2-3-1
LAST SEASON
15-0-2-1
THIS SEASON
CAREER STATISTICS
12%
WIN S/RATE
35%
PLACE S/RATE
156-18-20-17
CAREER
$187,430
PRIZE MONEY
1609 - 2240
WIN RANGE
13
DAYS LAST RACE
Career Statistics
Stats Win % Place % Rank
Total 156-18-20-17 12% 35% 6
Distance 22-1-4-1 5% 27% 7
Dist Range 60-9-7-6 15% 37% 4
Track 63-4-8-4 6% 25% 7
Track / Dist 22-1-4-1 5% 27% 7
This Season 15-0-2-1 0% 20% 7
Last Season 27-2-3-1 7% 22% 7
1st up 0-0-0-0 0% 0% N/A
2nd up 0-0-0-0 0% 0% N/A
Career Best MR 1:54.7MS 3
Distance Best MR 1:54.7MS 3
Win distances: 1609m (1), 1650m (1), 1680m (2), 1690m (1), 1710m (3), 1720m (1), 2150m (2), 2180m (2), 2200m (2), 2240m (3)
Stable Stats
Stats Win % Place % Rank
Driver 12mth --- 0% 0% N/A
James Herbertson
Trainer 12mth --- 0% 0% N/A
A A Herbertson
Trained at: Lexton
Owners: K M (Keith) Parry
Breeder(s): W E Ross, S C Robertson
Colours: Light Blue, Ballarat Pressings Logo, White Sleeves, Royal Blue Collar, Waistband & Cuffs
Age/Sex: 9 year old brown gelding
Breeding: Pet Rock USA - Hanover Chance NZ (Holmes Hanover USA)
National Rating: NR65
Gear Changes
Removed: ; Added:
RECENT FORM
RESULT DAY RACE DETAILS RESULT
9 of 11 37
MELTON (Good) 27/09/2025, 1720m, NR 65 to 75. 1:54.0 (56.5, 28.0)
Finished 9/11 btn 15.8m, $15000, James Herbertson (Sr2), $23.00
3 wide middle, worked forward, outside leader at bell
1st MAXNJAX (Fr3)
2nd DHAULAGIRI NZ (Sr3) 1.2m
3rd CURYO GENTLEMAN (Sr4) 4.1m
7 of 10 10
BALARAT (Good) 21/08/2025, 1710m, NR 57 to 64. 1:55.2 (55.5, 27.3)
Finished 7/10 btn 11.1m, $8000, Ewa Justice (Fr5), $9.50
gate speed, 1 out 1 back at bell
1st CURYO GENTLEMAN (Fr6)
2nd EMILY VINCENT (Sr1) 4.5m
3rd PLAINS IN HEAVEN (Sr3) SHFHD
6 of 7 86
CHARLTN (Fast) 11/08/2025, 1609m, NR 65 or better. 1:52.7 (55.3, 28.0)
Finished 6/7 btn 21.7m, $8000, James Herbertson (Fr2), $41.00
3 back on pegs at bell, held up early, no clear run
1st MIKI TO SUCCESS (Fr6)
2nd HES ALL TORQUE (Fr3) 10.3m
3rd WESTERN SONADOR (Fr4) 2.9m
5 of 12 7
MELTON (Good) 17/05/2025, 2240m, NR 60 to 69. 1:55.3 (56.5, 28.0)
Finished 5/12 btn 14.1m, $10000, Jackie Barker (Sr4), $61.00
5 back on the pegs at bell
1st ALOT LIKE LOUIE (Sr2)
2nd SEATHESTARS (Fr1) 1.3m
3rd COLLECTIVE WORKS (Sr1) 1.3m
10 of 11 7
MELTON (Good) 10/05/2025, 1720m, NR 65 to 75. 1:54.0 (55.4, 27.5)
Finished 10/11 btn 15.6m, $15000, James Herbertson (Fr5), $26.00
gate speed, worked forward, 1 out 1 back at bell, held up late
1st JACCKA CONNOR NZ (Sr1)
2nd UBETTA KNOT (Fr1) 1.6m
3rd HARRYHOO (Sr2) 6.7m
4 of 8 14
MELTON (Good) 03/05/2025, 1720m, NR 60 to 72. 1:54.3 (56.9, 28.5)
Finished 4/8 btn 3.0m, $10000, James Herbertson (Sr1), $3.70
behind leader at bell, used sprint lane
1st HEZ ALL ROCK (Fr4)
2nd ALWAYS THE SHOWMAN (Fr1) 1.2m
3rd GOOD TOBE LOCKSLEY (Fr2) SHFHD
2 of 9 7
MELTON (Good) 19/04/2025, 2240m, NR 60 to 69. 1:56.8 (56.6, 28.7)
Finished 2/9 btn 1.1m, $10000, Jackie Barker (Sr2), $34.00
1 out 2 back at bell
1st UBETTA KNOT (Fr4)
2nd HUGO ROCKS (Sr2) 1.1m
3rd THE IRON DUKE (Sr1) 1.3m
8 of 11 7
MELTON (Good) 12/04/2025, 1720m, NR 60 to 69. 1:52.4 (55.6, 27.6)
Finished 8/11 btn 20.4m, $10000, James Herbertson (Sr4), $34.00
5 back on the pegs at bell, inconvenienced, held up early
1st POPPY WAH WAH (Fr2)
2nd OUR SAYDIE KAY (Fr4) 4.4m
3rd ATA RANGI (Fr1) 5.2m
2 of 12 7
MELTON (Good) 05/04/2025, 2240m, NR 60 to 69. 1:58.6 (57.3, 27.9)
Finished 2/12 btn HFNK, $10000, James Herbertson (Sr1), $9.00
behind leader at bell, held up early, used sprint lane
1st CLEAR LEFT NZ (Fr5)
2nd HUGO ROCKS (Sr1) NK
3rd GOLDEN SHOOZ (Fr1) HD
4 of 12 N/A
MELTON (Good) 29/03/2025, 1720m, NR 60 to 69. 1:54.5 (57.5, 28.6)
Finished 4/12 btn 5.2m, $10000, Jordan Leedham (Fr3), $9.00
gate speed, worked forward, leader at bell
1st EDWARDE GRANGE (Sr2)
2nd TRIPLE ROCK SAINT NZ (Fr5) NK
3rd MOMENTUM SHIFT (Sr3) 1.8m
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LAST WIN
1 of 8 N/A
BENDIGO (Good) 07/08/2024, 2150m, NR 60 to 74. 1:55.4 (55.0, 27.1)
Finished 1/8 $9000, James Herbertson (Fr4), $2.60
gate speed, worked forward, led, leader at bell
1st HUGO ROCKS (Fr4)
2nd HEAVENLY GIPSY (Fr3) HD
3rd CHANGEOVER GIRL (Fr1) 6.8m