Maryborough (VIC)
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R5
Maryborough Golf Club Trotters Handicap
2190m | Standing Start | Trotters | 2:55pm
TRACK INFORMATION
Max 7 across front
Sprint lane
RACE CONDITIONS
No NR. PBD/NR
RESTRICTIONS
No age restrictions
No sex restrictions
PRIZE MONEY
$6,000
 
 
  Flucs Open Today Fluc -3 Fluc -2 Fluc -1 Win
R5
3 - HAPPY ESCAPE
  • 3 Happy Escape (10m FR1)
  • D: John Meade
  • T: J F Meade
  • 3-2-0-2-1-4-0-7-7-0
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RACE COMMENT
OVERVIEW: ATABOY CHARLIE (5) has been performing extremely well from the standing start and looms as one of the leading chances again. He worked to the front and scored at St Arnaud two starts ago then finished second behind the smart trotter Keayang Gypsy (won again since). He is a reliable beginner and should give another forward showing. HES THEMIGHTYSPIN (8) commenced from the handicap of 20m, progressed forward to race without cover and battled on strongly for second behind SINGARA TED (6) at Ballarat last outing. This race is of similar standard and he is capable of going one better. SILENT REVERIE (10) led throughout at a Ballarat victory two starts ago then worked home well behind SINGARA TED (6) and HES THRMIGHTYSPIN (8) at her latest attempt. She does perform best when she is close to the pace but she is worth thought again. SINGARA TED (6) scored after gaining an economical trip throughout at Ballarat last outing. This is a similar field so he is worth thought again. EARLY SPEED: 1 (likely early leader), 5 (20m), 7 (20m) RATINGS: 5/ 8,10/ 6/ 2/ 7,9,11
TODAY'S STATISTICS
7-0-0-0
TRACK
6-0-0-0
DISTANCE
6-0-0-0
TRK / DIST
0-0-0-0
LAST SEASON
18-1-4-1
THIS SEASON
CAREER STATISTICS
4%
WIN S/RATE
24%
PLACE S/RATE
25-1-4-1
CAREER
$11,200
PRIZE MONEY
N/A
WIN RANGE
7
DAYS LAST RACE
Career Statistics
Stats Win % Place % Rank
Total 25-1-4-1 4% 24% 10
Distance 6-0-0-0 0% 0% N/A
Dist Range 21-1-4-1 5% 29% 10
Track 7-0-0-0 0% 0% N/A
Track / Dist 6-0-0-0 0% 0% N/A
This Season 18-1-4-1 6% 33% 5
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 TR2:02.0MS 8
Distance Best MR TR2:02.0MS 7
Standing Starts 2-0-0-1 0% 50% 8
Stable Stats
Stats Win % Place % Rank
Driver 12mth --- 0% 0% N/A
John Meade
Trainer 12mth --- 0% 0% N/A
J F Meade
Trained at: Cudgee
Owners: J F Meade, M B Meade
Breeder(s): J F Meade, M B Meade
Colours: Dark Blue, Red V, Yellow Sleeves
Age/Sex: 4 year old bay gelding
Breeding: Volstead USA - Wee Sun Lass NZ (Sundon USA)
National Rating: NR38
Gear Changes
Removed: ; Added:
RECENT FORM
RESULT DAY RACE DETAILS RESULT
10 of 11 10
CHARLTN (Good) 08/12/2025, 2100m, NR up to 45. 2:00.4 (59.1, 29.2)
Finished 10/11 btn 186.1m, $4000, John Meade (Sr3), $61.00
broke in score up, out of position at start, continue ODM, trailed field, tailed off at bell
1st KYVALLEY JETSTREAM NZ (Sr2)
2nd LADY SUSPICIOUS (Fr7) HFHD
3rd DONA AMALIA (Fr6) 6.0m
7 of 10 15
MELTON (Rain Affected) 28/11/2025, 2240m, No NR. 1:59.2 (59.3, 29.4)
Finished 7/10 btn 34.8m, $15000, John Meade (Fr7), $81.00
restrained early stages, 1 out 3 back at bell
1st QUIRKY CHARACTER (Sr1)
2nd REMUS PHOENIX (Fr6) 1.2m
3rd DISTANT SUN (Fr4) 2.4m
7 of 11 13
KILMORE (Good) 13/11/2025, 2180m, No NR. 2:02.6 (59.1, 29.5)
Finished 7/11 btn 28.5m, $10000, John Meade (Sr4), $151.00
trainers request continue ODM, tightened, 1 out 3 back at bell
1st HILLTOP HUGH (Fr1)
2nd KYVALLEY MAVEN (Fr2) 5.2m
3rd HEZA GUN (Fr5) SHFHD
11 of 12 5
MARYBRO (Good) 31/10/2025, 2190m, 0-1 WIN 2:03.9 (59.2, 29.8)
Finished 11/12 btn 34.7m, $6000, John Meade (Sr4), $11.00
outside leader last mile, outside leader at bell, broke
1st WIND CHASER (Sr1)
2nd HODY MOKE (Sr2) NK
3rd TOUGH MATE (Sr5) 2.8m
4 of 10 10
MARYBRO (Rain Affected) 26/10/2025, 2190m, 0-1 WIN 2:02.3 (59.4, 30.7)
Finished 4/10 btn 8.5m, $6000, John Meade (Sr3), $14.00
broke after start, continue ODM, 1 out 4 back at bell, 3 wide late with trail
1st ALDEBARAN SUSANNE (Sr1)
2nd LILLYS TIGER (Fr4) HFNK
3rd HOLD THAT MAGIC (Sr2) SHFHD
1 of 7 10
BALARAT (Good) 16/10/2025, 2200m, MAIDEN 2:02.0 (59.3, 29.3)
Finished 1/7 $6000, John Meade (Sr1), $4.20
broke in score up, out of position at start, continue ODM, Race stopped & rerun, vets examination before race, sulky contacted, outside leader throughout, outside leader at bell
1st HAPPY ESCAPE (Sr1)
2nd RASENGAN (Fr3) 26.1m
3rd EQUAL AND OPPOSITE (Fr1) 34.1m
2 of 10 10
HORSHAM (Good) 06/10/2025, 2200m, MAIDEN 2:03.2 (62.9, 32.2)
Finished 2/10 btn 21.4m, $6000, John Meade (Fr6), $3.40
pre race swab, gate speed, worked forward, driver cautioned tightening, outside leader at bell
1st PLEASANT SURPRISE (Fr1)
2nd HAPPY ESCAPE (Fr6) 21.4m
3rd BILLYSOPHIA (Fr4) HD
11 of 11 11
MELTON (Good) 26/09/2025, 1720m, MAIDEN 2:01.7 (61.8, 30.8)
Finished 11/11 btn 89.3m, $6000, John Meade (Sr2), $4.20
inconvenienced score up, broke after start, out of draw mobile starts, trailed field, tailed off at bell
1st RATTLE MY CAGE (Fr4)
2nd HEART OF GRACELAND (Fr6) HD
3rd KYVALLEY MARIACHI (Sr4) 1.3m
2 of 8 14
STAWELL (Good) 15/09/2025, 2180m, MAIDEN 2:04.5 (63.5, 31.6)
Finished 2/8 btn 17.7m, $6000, John Meade (Sr2), $3.80
5 back on the pegs at bell
1st THE KNOCKABOUT (Fr3)
2nd HAPPY ESCAPE (Sr2) 17.7m
3rd RASENGAN (Fr5) 6.9m
3 of 10 N/A
TERANG (Good) 01/09/2025, 2180m, No NR. 2:04.5 (59.6, 29.9)
Finished 3/10 btn 2.2m, $6000, John Meade (FT Fr2), $34.00
fractious before start, warning issued, 1 out 1 back at bell
1st LEANNE LEEANN (10 Fr5)
2nd KEAYANG GYPSY (20 Fr2) 1.3m
3rd HAPPY ESCAPE (FT Fr2) NK