Melton (VIC)
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R5
Hygain Victory Pace
1720m | Mobile Start | Pacers | 8:03pm
TRACK INFORMATION
Max 7 across front
Sprint lane
RACE CONDITIONS
NR 56 to 64. PBD/L4$
RESTRICTIONS
No age restrictions
No sex restrictions
PRIZE MONEY
$7,000
 
 
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R5
8 - ALWAYS THE SHOWMAN
  • 8 Always The Showman (SR1)
  • D: Ellen Tormey
  • T: V A Vallelonga
  • 2-6-x-5-7-6-3-8-1-2
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RACE COMMENT
OVERVIEW: DEUCE COUPE (6) is poorly drawn over the sprint distance but he ran a really nice race at long odds when fourth behind Hot Deal in a harder event last week so he appears to be a value chance. ALWAYS THE SHOWMAN (8) was confidently supported and set up a genuine tempo in the leading role when a game second behind the smart pacer My Ultimate Jimmy at Mildura last outing. He is awkwardly drawn but he should be hitting the line strongly. UBETTA KNOT (5) is a fast beginner and should be reaching her peak form after having two starts back from a break so she can improve on her numerical form. FERRIGNO (9) was a winner at Cranbourne four starts ago and copped plenty of pressure in the leading role when fourth at Geelong last outing. He has claims along with LEAVEMEOUT (10), which is resuming since a second at Coolamon in April. EARLY SPEED: 5 (possible leader), 2,7 RATINGS: 6,8/ 5/ 9/ 10/ 1
TODAY'S STATISTICS
16-0-1-2
TRACK
8-0-1-2
DISTANCE
8-0-1-2
TRK / DIST
22-4-3-2
LAST SEASON
16-1-2-1
THIS SEASON
CAREER STATISTICS
13%
WIN S/RATE
30%
PLACE S/RATE
46-6-5-3
CAREER
$49,280
PRIZE MONEY
1609 - 2190
WIN RANGE
7
DAYS LAST RACE
Career Statistics
Stats Win % Place % Rank
Total 46-6-5-3 13% 30% 9
Distance 8-0-1-2 0% 38% 6
Dist Range 23-3-3-3 13% 39% 5
Track 16-0-1-2 0% 19% 7
Track / Dist 8-0-1-2 0% 38% 5
This Season 16-1-2-1 6% 25% 7
Last Season 22-4-3-2 18% 41% 3
1st up 0-0-0-0 0% 0% N/A
2nd up 0-0-0-0 0% 0% N/A
Career Best MR 1:57.3MS 9
Distance Best MR 1:57.3MS 9
Stable Stats
Stats Win % Place % Rank
Driver 12mth --- 0% 0% N/A
Ellen Tormey
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, JL 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: NR61
Gear Changes
Removed: ; Added:
RECENT FORM
RESULT DAY RACE DETAILS RESULT
2 of 9 8
MILDURA (Good) 21/11/2025, 1790m, NR 60 to 75. 1:54.9 (57.3, 28.7)
Finished 2/9 btn 2.1m, $8000, Ellen Tormey (Fr3), $3.00
gate speed, worked forward, led, leader at bell
1st MY ULTIMATE JIMMY NZ (Sr1)
2nd ALWAYS THE SHOWMAN (Fr3) 2.1m
3rd MODERN GINGER (Fr4) 10.0m
1 of 10 12
KILMORE (Good) 13/11/2025, 1690m, NR 50 to 55. 1:57.3 (58.2, 30.1)
Finished 1/10 $6000, Tasmyn Potter (Sr2), $4.60
3 wide middle, worked forward, outside leader at bell, swabbed
1st ALWAYS THE SHOWMAN (Sr2)
2nd EVILEYE (Fr3) 1.8m
3rd CHIRRIPO (Fr5) 2.1m
8 of 9 8
MELTON (Good) 01/11/2025, 2240m, NR 60 to 69. 1:55.1 (55.4, 27.4)
Finished 8/9 btn 26.7m, $10000, Ellen Tormey (Fr2), $11.00
gate speed, outside leader throughout, outside leader at bell
1st VINEY (Fr3)
2nd GALAXY LASS (Fr1) 8.7m
3rd CRIME WRITER (Sr1) 4.0m
3 of 8 7
MELTON (Good) 24/10/2025, 1720m, NR 56 to 64. 1:52.1 (55.0, 27.4)
Finished 3/8 btn 16.5m, $7000, Ellen Tormey (Fr7), $61.00
restrained after start, pulled hard, 4 back on the pegs at bell, used sprint lane
1st VINEY (Fr4)
2nd NEW SHUFFLE (Fr5) 9.3m
3rd ALWAYS THE SHOWMAN (Fr7) 7.3m
6 of 8 13
GEELONG (Good) 17/10/2025, 1609m, NR up to 80 (NMWL6M) 1:53.8 (57.0, 28.4)
Finished 6/8 btn 46.7m, $8000, Anthony Butt (Fr3), $23.00
gate speed, hung in, sulky contacted, 1 out 1 back at bell, checked, locked wheels
1st OUR ROCKER (Fr7)
2nd MAJOR MANBAR (Fr5) 7.1m
3rd ODIN (Sr1) 2.3m
7 of 12 15
MELTON (Good) 04/10/2025, 1720m, NR 60 to 75. 1:53.5 (55.9, 27.9)
Finished 7/12 btn 12.2m, $15000, Anthony Butt (Fr5), $151.00
pre race swab, 3 wide early, worked forward, 1 out 1 back at bell
1st SILVER PISTOL (Sr4)
2nd DHAULAGIRI NZ (Sr5) 5.1m
3rd STRAPPING RED (Fr1) 1.4m
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 N/A
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