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
 
 
  Flucs Open Today Fluc -3 Fluc -2 Fluc -1 Win
R8
12 - ZARSKI
  • 12 Zarski (SR4)
  • D: Daryl Douglas
  • T: G M Donaldson
  • x-7-6-x-2-6-2-x-4-7
26.0 26.0 31.0 26.0
$26.00 $26.00 - $26.00 $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
4-1-0-1
TRACK
3-0-0-1
DISTANCE
3-0-0-1
TRK / DIST
4-3-0-1
LAST SEASON
7-0-2-0
THIS SEASON
CAREER STATISTICS
27%
WIN S/RATE
55%
PLACE S/RATE
11-3-2-1
CAREER
$31,082
PRIZE MONEY
1680 - 2190
WIN RANGE
10
DAYS LAST RACE
Career Statistics
Stats Win % Place % Rank
Total 11-3-2-1 27% 55% 4
Distance 3-0-0-1 0% 33% 9
Dist Range 8-1-2-1 13% 50% 5
Track 4-1-0-1 25% 50% 3
Track / Dist 3-0-0-1 0% 33% 9
This Season 7-0-2-0 0% 29% 12
Last Season 4-3-0-1 75% 100% 1
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 TR2:05.0MS 11
Stable Stats
Stats Win % Place % Rank
Driver 12mth --- 0% 0% N/A
Daryl Douglas
Trainer 12mth --- 0% 0% N/A
G M Donaldson
Trained at: Junortoun
Owners: G M Donaldson, A G Prentice, Pacers Bendigo 1, Pacers Bendigo 2, B R Hobbs
Breeder(s): G M Donaldson
Colours: Red, White Yoke & Braces
Age/Sex: 3 year old bay gelding
Breeding: Father Patrick (US) - Donski (Sundon USA)
National Rating: NR56
Gear Changes
Removed: ; Added:
RECENT FORM
RESULT DAY RACE DETAILS RESULT
7 of 7 5
BENDIGO (Good) 03/12/2025, 2150m, No NR. 1:59.0 (56.6, 28.3)
Finished 7/7 btn 187.3m, $10000, James Herbertson (Sr1), $19.00
broke in score up, out of position at start, continue ODM, tailed off at bell, trailed field
1st COMMODUS (Fr5)
2nd CHARLESTON AVENUE (Fr3) 9.9m
3rd ALDEBARAN ABEL (Fr1) HD
4 of 8 60
MELTON (Rain Affected) 28/11/2025, 2240m, No NR. 1:59.0 (57.8, 28.8)
Finished 4/8 btn 17.4m, $6000, James Herbertson (Sr3), $4.80
pulled hard, 1 out 1 back at bell
1st VYTIS (Fr2)
2nd CHARLESTON AVENUE (Fr3) 16.5m
3rd ALDEBARAN SUE (Sr1) HFHD
2 of 6 16
CHARLTN (Good) 29/09/2025, 2100m, NR up to 49. 2:02.2 (60.9, 30.5)
Finished 2/6 btn 1.6m, $4000, James Herbertson (Fr6), $1.70
broke in score up, out of position at start, out of draw mobile starts, 1 out 2 back at bell, raced roughly under pressure
1st PARIS JAMILLA (Fr5)
2nd ZARSKI (Fr6) 1.6m
3rd OOPZEE DAIZEE (Fr2) HFNK
6 of 12 10
MELTON (Good) 13/09/2025, 2240m, No NR. 2:00.5 (58.7, 28.7)
Finished 6/12 btn 13.1m, $125000, James Herbertson (Fr2), $3.00
3 wide middle, worked forward, outside leader at bell
1st SAM NIEN (Sr1)
2nd IJUSTCALLEDTOSAY (Fr1) 1.8m
3rd VOLDAGHA (Fr3) 8.8m
2 of 11 127
BENDIGO (Good) 03/09/2025, 2150m, No NR. 2:00.5 (59.4, 29.2)
Finished 2/11 btn 2.5m, $10000, James Herbertson (Sr2), $3.20
inconvenienced after start, 1 out 3 back at bell
1st IJUSTCALLEDTOSAY (Sr5)
2nd ZARSKI (Sr2) 2.5m
3rd SAM NIEN (Sr1) 8.9m
6 of 8 14
MENANGL (Fast) 29/04/2025, 2300m, No NR. 2:00.3 (61.4, 30.4)
Finished 6/8 btn 131.1m, $9996, Rickie Alchin (Fr4), $4.20
broke under pressure, warning issued, 5 back on the pegs at bell, 7 back on the pegs at bell
1st SAN JUAN MOUNTAIN (Fr6)
2nd EZRA KAI (Fr5) 7.2m
3rd LOTUS LOUISE (Fr7) NK
7 of 7 213
MENANGL (Good) 15/04/2025, 1609m, No NR. 1:57.3 (58.5, 29.1)
Finished 7/7 btn 211.3m, $9996, Will Rixon (Fr5), $1.80
post race blood test, out of position at start, broke after start, warning issued, last, tailed off at bell, tailed off at bell
1st SAN JUAN MOUNTAIN (Fr4)
2nd LOTUS LOUISE (Fr6) 2.1m
3rd MONTY MONTE (Fr7) 12.8m
3 of 12 10
MELTON (Good) 14/09/2024, 2240m, No NR. 1:59.5 (58.1, 28.6)
Finished 3/12 btn 8.3m, $100000, James Herbertson (Fr4), $2.80
trainer cautioned gear, 1 out 1 back at bell
1st COMMODUS (Fr7)
2nd VYTIS (Fr6) 2.7m
3rd ZARSKI (Fr4) 5.6m
1 of 9 12
MARYBRO (Good) 04/09/2024, 2190m, No NR. 2:05.0 (60.4, 28.8)
Finished 1/9 $10000, James Herbertson (Fr2), $1.70
outside leader last mile, outside leader at bell
1st ZARSKI (Fr2)
2nd ALDEBARAN ABEL (Fr4) 1.1m
3rd CHARLESTON AVENUE (Fr3) 5.4m
1 of 9 N/A
MELTON (Good) 23/08/2024, 1720m, No NR. 2:00.3 (59.1, 28.5)
Finished 1/9 $10000, James Herbertson (Fr6), $5.50
restrained after start, 1 out 3 back at bell
1st ZARSKI (Fr6)
2nd VYTIS (Fr7) HD
3rd SASSY GALLEON (Fr5) 1.8m