Melton (VIC)
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R7
Hyland Breeders Crown
2240m | Mobile Start | Trotters | 9:45pm
TRACK INFORMATION
Max 7 across front
Sprint lane
RACE CONDITIONS
No NR. RBD
RESTRICTIONS
3YO
Trotting Fillies
PRIZE MONEY
$60,000
 
 
  Flucs Open Today Fluc -3 Fluc -2 Fluc -1 Win
R7
8 - ALDEBARAN SUE
  • 8 Aldebaran Sue (SR1)
  • D: Alex Ashwood
  • T: K P Cotchin
  • 1-4-x-1-5-0-1-8-3-2
81.0 81.0 67.0 61.0 71.0 61.0
$81.00 $81.00 $67.00 $61.00 $71.00 $61.00
RACE COMMENT
OVERVIEW: It appears to be a match between the two classy fillies I AM WILMA (4) and GATESYS GEM (5). I AM WILMA (4) commenced from the inside of the second line, circled the field to park without cover at the 1500m and pressured the leader for the remainder of the trip so she was very impressive in her heat success. She possesses early speed, is drawn inside of GATESYS GEM (5) and has hit peak form at the right time so she gets the nod. GATESYS GEM (5) was brave in defeat when second in the Victoria Derby, performed admirably in two starts during the New Zealand Cup Carnival then effortlessly won her heat. She is very good and is sure to make her presence felt. KEAYANG KURKI (3) copped plenty of pressure from I AM WILMA (4) and tired late when sixth in her heat. Her form prior was very consistent and there is a good chance she will be trailing the leader here so she must be respected. WIND CHASER (6) and ALDEBARAN SUE (8) are both worth thought in multiple combinations. EARLY SPEED: 4 (possible leader), 5 RATINGS: 4,5/ 3/ 6,8
TODAY'S STATISTICS
3-0-0-1
TRACK
3-0-0-1
DISTANCE
3-0-0-1
TRK / DIST
0-0-0-0
LAST SEASON
9-3-1-1
THIS SEASON
CAREER STATISTICS
33%
WIN S/RATE
56%
PLACE S/RATE
9-3-1-1
CAREER
$19,760
PRIZE MONEY
1690 - 2190
WIN RANGE
10
DAYS LAST RACE
Career Statistics
Stats Win % Place % Rank
Total 9-3-1-1 33% 56% 3
Distance 3-0-0-1 0% 33% 7
Dist Range 8-2-1-1 25% 50% 4
Track 3-0-0-1 0% 33% 10
Track / Dist 3-0-0-1 0% 33% 7
This Season 9-3-1-1 33% 56% 3
Last Season 0-0-0-0 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 TR2:01.3MS 9
Distance Best MR TR2:01.3MS 6
Stable Stats
Stats Win % Place % Rank
Driver 12mth --- 0% 0% N/A
Alex Ashwood
Trainer 12mth --- 0% 0% N/A
K P Cotchin
Trained at: Elmore
Owners: M U Cotchin, A J Caddy, B L Hellyer
Breeder(s): Aldebaran Lodge Pty Ltd
Colours: White, Green Hoops, White Sleeves
Age/Sex: 3 year old bay filly
Breeding: Father Patrick (US) - Aldebaran Shakira (Muscle Hill (US))
National Rating: NR59
Gear Changes
Removed: ; Added:
RECENT FORM
RESULT DAY RACE DETAILS RESULT
2 of 7 5
BENDIGO (Good) 03/12/2025, 2150m, No NR. 2:03.0 (56.9, 27.1)
Finished 2/7 btn 6.2m, $10000, Tayla French (Sr1), $26.00
used sprint lane, 3 back on pegs at bell
1st GATESYS GEM (Fr4)
2nd ALDEBARAN SUE (Sr1) 6.2m
3rd SHES SKY HIGH (Fr1) SHFHD
3 of 8 14
MELTON (Rain Affected) 28/11/2025, 2240m, No NR. 1:59.0 (57.8, 28.8)
Finished 3/8 btn 16.7m, $6000, Alex Ashwood (Sr1), $9.50
1 out 3 back at bell
1st VYTIS (Fr2)
2nd CHARLESTON AVENUE (Fr3) 16.5m
3rd ALDEBARAN SUE (Sr1) HFHD
8 of 9 19
MELTON (Good) 14/11/2025, 2240m, No NR. 2:01.0 (58.3, 29.0)
Finished 8/9 btn 50.1m, $10000, Alex Ashwood (Fr6), $8.00
broke after start, out of draw mobile starts, trailed field, tailed off at bell
1st SKYBELLA (Fr4)
2nd KEAYANG KURKI (Fr2) 1.8m
3rd SASSY GALLEON (Fr1) 2.3m
1 of 9 43
MARYBRO (Rain Affected) 26/10/2025, 2190m, 0-1 WIN 2:04.0 (59.5, 28.9)
Finished 1/9 $6000, Alex Ashwood (Fr6), $2.40
gate speed, led, leader at bell
1st ALDEBARAN SUE (Fr6)
2nd SKYBELLA (Fr5) 1.3m
3rd MEGABAND NZ (Fr3) 10.2m
10 of 12 10
MELTON (Good) 13/09/2025, 2240m, No NR. 1:56.1 (57.9, 28.5)
Finished 10/12 btn 118.0m, $125000, Alex Ashwood (Fr5), $51.00
vets examination before race, 1 out 2 back at bell, tired latter stages, last chance to race competitively
1st TRACY THE JET (Fr3)
2nd KEAYANG KURKI (Sr1) 10.4m
3rd IRON WOMEN (Fr1) 14.2m
5 of 10 7
BENDIGO (Good) 03/09/2025, 2150m, No NR. 1:57.5 (57.8, 28.2)
Finished 5/10 btn 44.5m, $10000, Alex Ashwood (Sr2), $15.00
3 wide middle, worked forward, outside leader at bell
1st TRACY THE JET (Fr3)
2nd KEAYANG KURKI (Sr3) 14.3m
3rd PROHIBITED GRACE (Fr2) 23.0m
1 of 9 109
BENDIGO (Good) 27/08/2025, 2150m, NR 50 to 55. 2:01.3 (58.1, 30.1)
Finished 1/9 $6000, Alex Ashwood (Fr4), $2.15
caught wide early , restrained to rear, 1 out 3 back at bell, 3 wide latter
1st ALDEBARAN SUE (Fr4)
2nd BUSLIN BRODY (Sr3) 5.0m
3rd BENNIE AND THE JETS NZ (Fr5) SHFHD
4 of 10 6
MENANGL (Fast) 10/05/2025, 2300m, No NR. 1:57.2 (57.6, 29.0)
Finished 4/10 btn 52.9m, $75000, James Rattray (Fr4), $26.00
post race blood test, out of position at start, warning issued, 6 back on the pegs at bell, 1 out 6 back at bell
1st GATESYS GEM (Fr1)
2nd TRACY THE JET (Fr9) 1.0m
3rd IRON WOMEN (Fr10) 46.6m
1 of 12 N/A
SHEPPTN (Good) 04/05/2025, 1690m, MAIDEN 2:03.6 (59.6, 29.4)
Finished 1/12 $6000, Alex Ashwood (Fr1), $2.80
3 wide middle, worked forward, outside leader at bell, swabbed
1st ALDEBARAN SUE (Fr1)
2nd MUSCLE MEMORY (Sr2) 15.7m
3rd ALDEBARAN SARIAH (Sr5) 5.5m