Swan Hill (VIC)
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Kiel Blue Pearl Night 13/1
2240m | Mobile Start | Pacers | 8:11pm
TRACK INFORMATION
Max 7 across front
Sprint lane
RACE CONDITIONS
NR 55 to 64. PBD/NR
RESTRICTIONS
No age restrictions
No sex restrictions
PRIZE MONEY
$7,000
 
 
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R5
8 - HUGO ROCKS
  • 8 Hugo Rocks (SR1)
  • D: George Chamouras (C,5)
  • T: A A Herbertson
  • 7-9-4-6-4-5-1-7-7-2
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RACE COMMENT
OVERVIEW: JOE GOT ROLLED (2) the entire harness world would love to see this horse win to honour the great late Joe Thompson. She’s third up, drawn well and despite taking on some more experienced and fit runners, she’s got her share of ability, and with some divine intervention, this would make for a very special and memorable win! BIZZNESS CLASS (9) racing well and her last two performances have been out of strong country cup races. A major threat.  CARRAMAR TITMUS (3) talented filly rising in class here but draws well to race handy. Must be respected. The Julie Douglas trained runners CLEAR LEFT (6) and TRIPLE ROCK SAINT (7) will find this an easier assignment than recent starts and are definite chances with suitable trips. HUGOROCKS (8) loomed as a winning chance last start when runner up. Has claims.  OZZIE DAYBREAK (4) OUR ART WORK (1) and KITSUNE (5) could sneak into the first four placings. EARLY SPEED: 2,3,4 RATINGS: 2/ 9/ 3/ 6/ 7/ 8/ 4/ 1/ 5
TODAY'S STATISTICS
8-0-1-1
TRACK
50-4-5-4
DISTANCE
5-0-1-1
TRK / DIST
27-2-3-1
LAST SEASON
23-1-3-1
THIS SEASON
CAREER STATISTICS
12%
WIN S/RATE
35%
PLACE S/RATE
164-19-21-17
CAREER
$196,470
PRIZE MONEY
N/A
WIN RANGE
10
DAYS LAST RACE
Career Statistics
Stats Win % Place % Rank
Total 164-19-21-17 12% 35% 7
Distance 50-4-5-4 8% 26% 8
Dist Range 100-10-13-11 10% 34% 8
Track 8-0-1-1 0% 25% 7
Track / Dist 5-0-1-1 0% 40% 7
This Season 23-1-3-1 4% 22% 7
Last Season 27-2-3-1 7% 22% 9
1st up 0-0-0-0 0% 0% N/A
2nd up 0-0-0-0 0% 0% N/A
Career Best MR 1:54.7MS 3
Distance Best MR 1:55.4MS 1
Stable Stats
Stats Win % Place % Rank
Driver 12mth --- 0% 0% N/A
George Chamouras
Trainer 12mth --- 0% 0% N/A
A A Herbertson
Trained at: Lexton
Owners: K M (Keith) Parry
Breeder(s): W E Ross, S C Robertson
Colours: Light Blue, Ballarat Pressings Logo, White Sleeves, Royal Blue Collar, Waistband & Cuffs
Age/Sex: 9 year old brown gelding
Breeding: Pet Rock USA - Hanover Chance NZ (Holmes Hanover USA)
National Rating: NR68 (A63)
Gear Changes
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RECENT FORM
RESULT DAY RACE DETAILS RESULT
2 of 9 7
MELTON (Good) 06/12/2025, 1720m, NR 60 to 69. 1:56.3 (56.2, 27.9)
Finished 2/9 btn 1.7m, $10000, James Herbertson (Fr2), $8.00
pre race swab, 1 out 1 back at bell
1st LUVA SCRAP (Fr5)
2nd HUGO ROCKS (Fr2) 1.7m
3rd DEUCE COUPE NZ (Sr2) NK
7 of 9 13
MELTON (Good) 29/11/2025, 2240m, NR 67 to 75. 1:56.7 (55.4, 27.2)
Finished 7/9 btn 13.3m, $15000, James Herbertson (Fr7), $17.00
restrained after start, 1 out 4 back at bell, hung in
1st STRAPPING RED (Fr6)
2nd JACCKA CONNOR NZ (Fr2) 5.5m
3rd CLEAR LEFT NZ (Fr1) 1.4m
7 of 10 8
CRANBRN (Rain Affected) 16/11/2025, 1609m, NR 60 to 66. 1:56.1 (57.1, 29.5)
Finished 7/10 btn 9.2m, $9000, Taylor Youl (Sr3), $21.00
1 out 4 back at bell
1st EMILY VINCENT (Sr2)
2nd BULLDOG KHAN (Fr4) HFHD
3rd GALAXY LASS (Fr2) HFHD
1 of 8 7
MELTON (Slow) 08/11/2025, 2240m, NR 58 to 66. 1:56.9 (57.8, 29.3)
Finished 1/8 $10000, James Herbertson (Fr7), $6.50
restrained after start, 1 out 4 back at bell, 3 wide late with trail, swabbed
1st HUGO ROCKS (Fr7)
2nd GUNFORHIRE (Fr5) SHFHD
3rd GOOD TOBE LOCKSLEY (Fr2) 2.1m
5 of 9 7
MELTON (Good) 01/11/2025, 2240m, NR 60 to 69. 1:55.1 (55.4, 27.4)
Finished 5/9 btn 18.8m, $10000, James Herbertson (Fr7), $41.00
restrained after start, 5 back on the pegs at bell
1st VINEY (Fr3)
2nd GALAXY LASS (Fr1) 8.7m
3rd CRIME WRITER (Sr1) 4.0m
4 of 8 8
MELTON (Good) 25/10/2025, 2240m, NR up to 80 (NMWL6M) 1:55.8 (55.3, 27.6)
Finished 4/8 btn 12.1m, $10000, James Herbertson (Fr3), $81.00
gate speed, led, surrendered lead early, 3 back on pegs at bell
1st HEZA PUNK ROCKER NZ (Fr7)
2nd PICK UP ELVIS (Fr6) 1.6m
3rd TWISTING BY NZ (Sr1) 4.3m
6 of 10 7
SWANHIL (Good) 17/10/2025, 2240m, NR 65 to 80. 1:55.6 (57.6, 28.8)
Finished 6/10 btn 26.4m, $8000, Jackie Barker (Fr1), $6.00
gate speed, behind leader at bell, inconvenienced, held up early, used sprint lane
1st ALOT LIKE LOUIE (Sr3)
2nd BIZZNESS CLASS (Fr6) 4.9m
3rd HEZASWEETIE NZ (Sr1) NK
4 of 8 13
MELTON (Good) 10/10/2025, 1720m, NR up to 80 (NMWL6M) 1:53.9 (55.3, 27.9)
Finished 4/8 btn 13.2m, $8000, James Herbertson (Fr4), $7.00
restrained after start, 3 back on pegs at bell, held up early
1st NO NOTTHEBUTTONS (Sr1)
2nd TWISTING BY NZ (Fr7) 1.6m
3rd WATTLEBANK ARNIE NZ (Fr5) 5.8m
9 of 11 37
MELTON (Good) 27/09/2025, 1720m, NR 65 to 75. 1:54.0 (56.5, 28.0)
Finished 9/11 btn 15.8m, $15000, James Herbertson (Sr2), $23.00
3 wide middle, worked forward, outside leader at bell
1st MAXNJAX (Fr3)
2nd DHAULAGIRI NZ (Sr3) 1.2m
3rd CURYO GENTLEMAN (Sr4) 4.1m
7 of 10 N/A
BALARAT (Good) 21/08/2025, 1710m, NR 57 to 64. 1:55.2 (55.5, 27.3)
Finished 7/10 btn 11.1m, $8000, Ewa Justice (Fr5), $9.50
gate speed, 1 out 1 back at bell
1st CURYO GENTLEMAN (Fr6)
2nd EMILY VINCENT (Sr1) 4.5m
3rd PLAINS IN HEAVEN (Sr3) SHFHD