Melton (VIC)
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R8
Hygain Edge Breeders
2240m | Mobile Start | Trotters | 10:20pm
TRACK INFORMATION
Max 7 across front
Sprint lane
RACE CONDITIONS
No NR. RBD
RESTRICTIONS
3YO
Trotting Colts and Geldings
PRIZE MONEY
$60,000
 
 
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R8
11 - CHARLESTON AVENUE
  • 11 Charleston Avenue (SR3)
  • D: Taylor Youl (C)
  • T: C D Svanosio
  • 7-0-6-9-2-8-4-2-2-2
21.0 21.0 31.0 34.0 31.0 26.0
$21.00 $21.00 $31.00 $34.00 $31.00 $26.00
RACE COMMENT
OVERVIEW: MECARNO (5) is racing in outstanding form and considering amongst his five straight victories were the Victoria Derby and the Super Series Final, he is likely to attract plenty of support. He is very strong and outstayed ENCHAUFFOUR (7) in fast time to win his heat last week. VYTIS (3) was very unlucky not to qualify for the Super Series Final when he was checked on the home turn, won the Bronze Final of that event then followed with an eye-catching third behind MECARNO (5) in his heat. He possesses early speed and is not to be underestimated. ENCHAUFFOUR (7) attempted to lead throughout and found MECARNO (5) to be a little too strong for him at his latest attempt. He is not as well drawn now but his overall form is consistent and he should be competitive again. ALDEBARAN ABEL (6), LILLYS TIGER (9) and CHARLESTON AVENUE (11) are all minor place hopes in the event.   EARLY SPEED: 3 (likely early leader), 1,7 RATINGS: 5/ 3,7/ 6,11/ 1,9
TODAY'S STATISTICS
6-1-1-0
TRACK
3-0-1-0
DISTANCE
3-0-1-0
TRK / DIST
4-0-0-2
LAST SEASON
15-2-4-0
THIS SEASON
CAREER STATISTICS
11%
WIN S/RATE
42%
PLACE S/RATE
19-2-4-2
CAREER
$17,570
PRIZE MONEY
1720 - 2200
WIN RANGE
10
DAYS LAST RACE
Career Statistics
Stats Win % Place % Rank
Total 19-2-4-2 11% 42% 8
Distance 3-0-1-0 0% 33% 8
Dist Range 12-1-2-2 8% 42% 10
Track 6-1-1-0 17% 33% 5
Track / Dist 3-0-1-0 0% 33% 8
This Season 15-2-4-0 13% 40% 7
Last Season 4-0-0-2 0% 50% 9
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 5
Distance Best MR TR2:00.3MS 4
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
2 of 7 5
BENDIGO (Good) 03/12/2025, 2150m, No NR. 1:59.0 (56.6, 28.3)
Finished 2/7 btn 9.9m, $10000, Taylor Youl (Fr3), $26.00
pre race warm up, gate speed, 3 back on pegs at bell, used sprint lane
1st COMMODUS (Fr5)
2nd CHARLESTON AVENUE (Fr3) 9.9m
3rd ALDEBARAN ABEL (Fr1) HD
2 of 8 12
MELTON (Rain Affected) 28/11/2025, 2240m, No NR. 1:59.0 (57.8, 28.8)
Finished 2/8 btn 16.5m, $6000, Taylor Youl (Fr3), $12.00
pre race warm up, gate speed, pulled hard, outside leader at bell
1st VYTIS (Fr2)
2nd CHARLESTON AVENUE (Fr3) 16.5m
3rd ALDEBARAN SUE (Sr1) HFHD
2 of 10 16
CRANBRN (Rain Affected) 16/11/2025, 1609m, NR 50 to 56. 1:59.8 (59.9, 30.1)
Finished 2/10 btn HD, $8000, Taylor Youl (Fr1), $7.50
behind leader at bell, pulled hard, held up early, used sprint lane
1st FAITH FULL (Sr3)
2nd CHARLESTON AVENUE (Fr1) HD
3rd SCAR (Fr3) 1.3m
4 of 9 7
MARYBRO (Good) 31/10/2025, 2190m, NR 46 to 51. 2:02.7 (58.7, 29.8)
Finished 4/9 btn 7.7m, $6000, Taylor Youl (Fr5), $3.50
gate speed, restrained early stages, 1 out 1 back at bell
1st SETTLE THE BILL (Fr1)
2nd DELS DESTINY NZ (Fr3) 3.2m
3rd TENASEA WHISKEY (Sr1) 3.8m
8 of 12 9
MELTON (Good) 24/10/2025, 1720m, NR 50 to 55. 1:57.6 (58.6, 29.1)
Finished 8/12 btn 13.1m, $6000, Taylor Youl (Fr4), $8.50
gate speed, 1 out 2 back at bell, used sprint lane, inconvenienced, held up late, contact marker pegs
1st RINGER WELLS (Sr4)
2nd AMOUR MATERNAL (Sr2) HFNK
3rd BUSLIN BRODY (Fr5) NK
2 of 9 11
BENDIGO (Good) 15/10/2025, 1650m, 0-2 WINS 2:00.1 (58.1, 28.0)
Finished 2/9 btn HD, $6000, James Herbertson (Fr7), $4.40
worked forward, led, leader at bell
1st I AM HELLBOUND (Sr2)
2nd CHARLESTON AVENUE (Fr7) HD
2nd LILLYS TIGER (Fr4) HD
9 of 12 10
MELTON (Good) 04/10/2025, 1720m, No NR. 1:56.8 (56.9, 28.0)
Finished 9/12 btn 61.9m, $60000, Taylor Youl (Sr5), $151.00
1 out 3 back at bell
1st COMMODUS (Fr1)
2nd MUSKEE (Sr4) 5.2m
3rd SAM NIEN (Fr3) 6.4m
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 N/A
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
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LAST WIN
1 of 12 N/A
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