Geelong (VIC)
1 2 3
4 5 6 7
R3
Zav Amusements Serious Fun Pace
2100m | Mobile Start | Pacers | 7:03pm
TRACK INFORMATION
Max 7 across front
Sprint lane
RACE CONDITIONS
NR up to 95. Also eligible claimers eligible under claiming rules with a claiming price between $1000 and $25000 (GST inclusive). PBD/NR
RESTRICTIONS
No age restrictions
No sex restrictions
PRIZE MONEY
$17,500
 
 
  Flucs Open Today Fluc -3 Fluc -2 Fluc -1 Win
R3
8 - CAPTAIN BELLASARIO
  • 8 Captain Bellasario (SR1)
  • D: John Caldow
  • T: J E Davies
  • x-6-2-1-1-8-6-8-9-x
17.0 17.0 20.0 21.0
$17.00 $17.00 - $17.00 $20.00 $21.00
RACE COMMENT
OVERVIEW: PETRACCA (9) suffered defeat last start when second up after a starting a short price favourite. Strips fitter here and gets a nice trailing draw. Should prove hard to hold out.  TWISTING BY (2) is a highly talented pacer with a good draw. Excellent win last start and looks a major threat. PLAINS IN HEAVEN (5) will find this easier than recent starts and was in a purple patch of form prior. Can strike back here. CLYMENUS (1) drawn to get an ideal trip from the pole position and will get every chance. DHAULAGIRI (6) racing with great zest and despite the wide draw can run well again. ROADMASTER (7) is another horse that is in very good form but the draw isn’t too kind. Just needs some luck from the wide draw. LITTLE LOUIE (4) good effort last start from a tricky draw and gets a slightly better draw here. Going better than his figure form reads and don’t dismiss. Both CAPTAIN BELLASARIO (8) and ROARFORROSCOE (3) resume and have good ability and might run well fresh. EARLY SPEED: 2,3,5,6,7 RATINGS: 9/ 2/ 5/ 1/ 6/ 7/ 4/ 8/ 3
TODAY'S STATISTICS
1-1-0-0
TRACK
1-1-0-0
DISTANCE
1-1-0-0
TRK / DIST
1-0-0-0
LAST SEASON
7-2-1-0
THIS SEASON
1/9
OUR RANKING
CAREER STATISTICS
24%
WIN S/RATE
56%
PLACE S/RATE
45-11-9-5
CAREER
$181,670
PRIZE MONEY
1650 - 2240
WIN RANGE
188
DAYS LAST RACE
Career Statistics
Stats Win % Place % Rank
Total 45-11-9-5 24% 56% 3
Distance 1-1-0-0 100% 100% 1
Dist Range 34-9-7-2 26% 53% 4
Track 1-1-0-0 100% 100% 1
Track / Dist 1-1-0-0 100% 100% 1
This Season 7-2-1-0 29% 43% 3
Last Season 1-0-0-0 0% 0% 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 1:53.1MS 3
Distance Best MR 1:54.5MS 2
Stable Stats
Stats Win % Place % Rank
Driver 12mth --- 0% 0% N/A
John Caldow
Trainer 12mth --- 0% 0% N/A
J E Davies
Trained at: Cranbourne
Owners: J E (Jayne) Davies
Breeder(s): J N Munnerley
Colours: Green
Age/Sex: 7 year old bay gelding
Breeding: Captaintreacherous (US) - Bellasario (Bettors Delight USA)
National Rating: NR91
Gear Changes
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RECENT FORM
RESULT DAY RACE DETAILS RESULT
9 of 10 14
MENANGL (Fast) 17/05/2025, 2300m, NR up to 95. 1:55.3 (55.1, 27.4)
Finished 9/10 btn 18.5m, $20400, Chris Alford (Fr8), $4.00
restrained after start, hung in, 1 out 2 back at bell, 1 out 2 back at bell
1st OOGA CHAKA (Fr5)
2nd DOUBLE FEAR (Fr4) 4.2m
3rd CRAFTMANS CHARLIE (Fr6) 1.7m
8 of 8 14
MELTON (Good) 03/05/2025, 1720m, No NR. 1:52.1 (55.6, 27.6)
Finished 8/8 btn 16.8m, $22500, Jack Laugher (Sr1), $10.00
5 back on the pegs at bell
1st TANGO TARA NZ (Fr4)
2nd ROCKNROLL HAMMER NZ (Fr6) 4.1m
3rd CURLY JAMES (Fr2) 2.2m
6 of 11 14
MELTON (Good) 19/04/2025, 2240m, No NR. 1:53.8 (56.1, 28.6)
Finished 6/11 btn 13.2m, $22500, Jack Laugher (Fr4), $6.00
pre race swab, gate speed, 3 wide early, worked forward, led, pulled hard, leader at bell
1st SAHARA BREEZE (Sr1)
2nd JILLIBY NITRO (Fr5) 2.0m
3rd TANGO TARA NZ (Sr3) 3.5m
8 of 10 7
MELTON (Good) 05/04/2025, 1720m, No NR. 1:51.7 (54.5, 26.7)
Finished 8/10 btn 18.5m, $22500, Jack Laugher (Fr2), $9.00
tightened, 1 out 2 back at bell, held up
1st YAMBUKIAN (Fr6)
2nd BULLETPROOF BOY (Sr2) HFHD
3rd TANGO TARA NZ (Fr1) 2.9m
1 of 8 28
MELTON (Good) 29/03/2025, 2240m, NR 80 to 95. 1:56.1 (56.1, 28.4)
Finished 1/8 $17500, Jack Laugher (Fr6), $5.50
restrained after start, 3 wide middle, worked forward, outside leader at bell, swabbed
1st CAPTAIN BELLASARIO (Fr6)
2nd RAGING WHITEBAIT NZ (Fr3) 4.8m
3rd OUR VINCENT CAN GOGH NZ (Fr7) 1.4m
1 of 10 14
MELTON (Good) 01/03/2025, 2240m, NR 80 to 89. 1:57.4 (55.4, 26.9)
Finished 1/10 $17500, Jack Laugher (Sr1), $9.00
behind leader at bell, used sprint lane, swabbed
1st CAPTAIN BELLASARIO (Sr1)
2nd SIR JIMMY (Fr1) HFNK
3rd ARGGGHHH (Sr3) 3.1m
2 of 9 49
MELTON (Good) 15/02/2025, 2240m, NR 80 to 89. 1:55.8 (55.4, 27.8)
Finished 2/9 btn 2.8m, $17500, Jack Laugher (Fr5), $9.00
gate speed, worked forward, led, leader at bell
1st ROCKNROLL HAMMER NZ (Sr2)
2nd CAPTAIN BELLASARIO (Fr5) 2.8m
3rd LOUIE LOU I NZ (Fr4) 3.3m
6 of 10 413
CRANBRN (Good) 28/12/2024, 2080m, NR 70 to 89. 1:56.3 (57.7, 29.0)
Finished 6/10 btn 15.5m, $17500, Jack Laugher (Sr3), $7.00
vets examination before race, pulled hard, 1 out 3 back at bell, 3 wide late with trail, contacted sulky
1st LOUIE LOU I NZ (Fr4)
2nd EXOTIC BUSHRANGER (Sr1) 1.7m
3rd LETSROCKLETSROLL (Sr2) 1.1m
9 of 10 28
MELTON (Good) 11/11/2023, 2240m, NR 80 to 99. 1:55.8 (56.2, 27.7)
Finished 9/10 btn 21.7m, $20000, Jack Laugher (Fr6), $5.00
3 wide early with trail, 3 wide middle, worked forward, outside leader at bell, hung in
1st PRIVATE EYE (Fr3)
2nd WHISKEY CAVALIER NZ (Fr5) 3.3m
3rd LETSROCKLETSROLL (Fr7) 1.3m
2 of 9 N/A
MELTON (Good) 14/10/2023, 2240m, NR 70 to 89. 1:54.9 (56.6, 28.2)
Finished 2/9 btn HFNK, $17500, Jack Laugher (Sr2), $4.20
pre race swab, 3 wide middle, worked forward, outside leader at bell, swabbed
1st TERRY NZ (Fr5)
2nd CAPTAIN BELLASARIO (Sr2) HFNK
3rd SOLESSEO MATUCA (Sr1) 3.1m