Melton (VIC)
1 2 3 4 5
6 7 8
R5
6h22m
Dynamic Print Group Pace
2240m | Mobile Start | Pacers | 8:44pm
TRACK INFORMATION
Max 7 across front
Sprint lane
RACE CONDITIONS
NR 60 to 69. PBD/NR/L4$
RESTRICTIONS
No age restrictions
No sex restrictions
PRIZE MONEY
$10,000
 
 
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R5
10 - HUGO ROCKS
  • 10 Hugo Rocks (SR3)
  • D: James Herbertson
  • T: A A Herbertson
  • 9-4-6-4-5-1-7-7-2-7
7.0 7.0 7.5
$7.00 $7.00 - - $7.00 $7.50
RACE COMMENT
OVERVIEW: OLLIES THE BOSS (7) won the Super Series Silver event three starts ago then competed in the Breeders Crown series so he appears to be much better placed against this line up. He is a tough type and is capable of overcoming the wide draw. EASTBRO CHRISSY (5) is an honest mare, which settled in the second half of the field and finished off solidly for second behind The Bride last outing. This race is no harder and she should go well again. DEUCE COUPE (4) began quickly to lead and set up a genuine tempo when a close up fifth behind Amphijet in a mile of 1.53.9 at Geelong last outing. He worked home well for third at Melton prior and is worth an investment. CARRAMAR TITMUS (8) is stepping up in class but is racing in career best form and cannot be underestimated. EARLY SPEED: 3 (possible leader), 4,6 RATINGS: 7/ 5/ 4,8/ 3,9
TODAY'S STATISTICS
69-5-9-4
TRACK
51-4-5-4
DISTANCE
45-4-4-3
TRK / DIST
27-2-3-1
LAST SEASON
24-1-3-1
THIS SEASON
4/10
OUR RANKING
CAREER STATISTICS
12%
WIN S/RATE
35%
PLACE S/RATE
165-19-21-17
CAREER
$196,610
PRIZE MONEY
1609 - 2240
WIN RANGE
11
DAYS LAST RACE
Career Statistics
Stats Win % Place % Rank
Total 165-19-21-17 12% 35% 8
Distance 51-4-5-4 8% 25% 3
Dist Range 101-10-13-11 10% 34% 6
Track 69-5-9-4 7% 26% 3
Track / Dist 45-4-4-3 9% 24% 2
This Season 24-1-3-1 4% 21% 8
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 5
Distance Best MR 1:55.4MS 2
Stable Stats
Stats Win % Place % Rank
Driver 12mth --- 0% 0% N/A
James Herbertson
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: NR67
Gear Changes
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RECENT FORM
RESULT DAY RACE DETAILS RESULT
7 of 9 10
SWANHIL (Good) 16/12/2025, 2240m, NR 55 to 64. 1:57.4 (57.2, 28.8)
Finished 7/9 btn 27.3m, $7000, George Chamouras (Sr1), $16.00
1 out 2 back at bell
1st CARRAMAR TITMUS (Fr3)
2nd TRIPLE ROCK SAINT NZ (Fr7) 4.7m
3rd CLEAR LEFT NZ (Fr6) 11.9m
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 N/A
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