Cobram (VIC)
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R6
Result
Central Murray Bank Cobram Trotters Cup
2678m | Standing Start | Trotters | 4:19pm
TRACK INFORMATION
Max 7 across front
Sprint lane
RACE CONDITIONS
No NR. PBD/NR
RESTRICTIONS
No age restrictions
No sex restrictions
PRIZE MONEY
$10,000
 
 
  Flucs Open Today Fluc -3 Fluc -2 Fluc -1 Win
R6
7 - AVANT GUARD
  • 7 Avant Guard (40m FR1)
  • D: Ellen Tormey
  • T: R A Graham
  • 8-6-6-8-8-5-1-2-3-0
6.5 6.5 7.0 7.5 7.0 6.25
$6.50 $6.50 $7.00 $7.50 $7.00 $6.25
RACE COMMENT
OVERVIEW: BENNIE AND THE JETS (1) had plenty of admirers when winning last start and should be at peak fitness for his hometown trotters cup. Might give them something to chase here! EL CONQUEROR (4) talented trotter that has been very competitive in this class and is a major threat again. KINGS GUARD (8) a great result for the Boyington and Scouler family by winning the Gunbower trotters cup last start. Smart horse at his best and can’t be ruled out here despite the handicap. AVANT GUARD (7) quirky trotter however on his day is very good. Did things wrong lats start but capable of bouncing back here. Must include. FAITH FULL (5) a winner two starts ago in the Horsham trotters cup and did things wrong last start. At her best, she’s a definite chance. FROSTY GIRL (2) good win last start and must be respected again. RAPID RETURN (6) strips fitter and has ability. Can improve. EARLY SPEED: 1,2 RATINGS: 1/ 4/ 8/ 7/ 5/ 2/ 6
TODAY'S STATISTICS
0-0-0-0
TRACK
0-0-0-0
DISTANCE
0-0-0-0
TRK / DIST
30-7-6-2
LAST SEASON
27-3-5-1
THIS SEASON
CAREER STATISTICS
16%
WIN S/RATE
40%
PLACE S/RATE
68-11-12-4
CAREER
$100,265
PRIZE MONEY
1720 - 2240
WIN RANGE
8
DAYS LAST RACE
Career Statistics
Stats Win % Place % Rank
Total 68-11-12-4 16% 40% 4
Distance 0-0-0-0 0% 0% N/A
Dist Range 2-0-0-0 0% 0% N/A
Track 0-0-0-0 0% 0% N/A
Track / Dist 0-0-0-0 0% 0% N/A
This Season 27-3-5-1 11% 33% 4
Last Season 30-7-6-2 23% 50% 2
1st up 0-0-0-0 0% 0% N/A
2nd up 0-0-0-0 0% 0% N/A
Career Best MR TR1:57.9MS 4
Distance Best MR N/A
Standing Starts 4-0-1-0 0% 25% 7
Stable Stats
Stats Win % Place % Rank
Driver 12mth --- 0% 0% N/A
Ellen Tormey
Trainer 12mth --- 0% 0% N/A
R A Graham
Trained at: Sutton Grange
Owners: E (Emily) Holmes
Breeder(s): L C Graham
Colours: Green, Yellow Crossed Sashes, Yellow Striped Sleeves & Cuffs
Age/Sex: 5 year old chestnut gelding
Breeding: Used to Me Fra - Eringa Belle (Safely Kept USA)
National Rating: NR72
Gear Changes
Removed: ; Added:
RECENT FORM
RESULT DAY RACE DETAILS RESULT
11 of 11 8
MELTON (Good) 20/12/2025, 1720m, NR 70 to 79. 1:55.7 (56.0, 27.0)
Finished 11/11 btn 169.4m, $15000, Ellen Tormey (Sr1), $21.00
broke after start, out of draw mobile starts, trailed field, tailed off at bell
1st JILLIBY DREAMLOVER (Fr5)
2nd SIX NATIONS (Fr7) 18.4m
3rd ROCKY VALLEY (Fr1) 2.0m
3 of 10 11
GEELONG (Good) 12/12/2025, 1609m, NR 73 to 87. 1:56.9 (56.6, 28.3)
Finished 3/10 btn 7.9m, $17500, Ellen Tormey (Fr1), $15.00
3 back on pegs at bell
1st EL RESAMO (Fr4)
2nd NAKEDTRUTH (Fr2) 4.5m
3rd AVANT GUARD (Fr1) 3.4m
2 of 8 2
MARYBRO (Good) 01/12/2025, 2190m, NR 55 or better. 2:03.2 (58.1, 29.9)
Finished 2/8 btn 9.8m, $8000, James Herbertson (20 Fr1), $2.30
raced roughly after start, 1 out 2 back at bell
1st THUNDA STRUCK (10 Fr2)
2nd AVANT GUARD (20 Fr1) 9.8m
3rd JAKARTA NZ (FT Fr2) HFHD
1 of 8 20
MELTON (Good) 29/11/2025, 2240m, 1W/15.0K stake 1:59.4 (58.7, 29.4)
Finished 1/8 $15000, Ellen Tormey (Fr4), $18.00
3 wide middle, worked forward, 1 out 1 back at bell
1st AVANT GUARD (Fr4)
2nd KYVALLEYHONEYBUNNY (Fr5) 2.7m
3rd ALDEBARAN BROOKE (Fr3) 2.0m
5 of 11 7
ST.ARND (Good) 09/11/2025, 2520m, No NR. 2:04.6 (59.8, 29.9)
Finished 5/11 btn 18.5m, $14999, Ellen Tormey (FT Sr2), $5.00
outside leader at bell, inconvenienced, contacted sulky
1st LINK IN BIO (FT Fr5)
2nd HATCHBACK (FT Sr4) 7.1m
3rd I DREAM OF MILLIE (FT Sr1) 2.9m
8 of 11 16
MARYBRO (Good) 02/11/2025, 2190m, NR 65 to 79. 1:57.7 (57.9, 29.2)
Finished 8/11 btn 38.3m, $17500, Ellen Tormey (Fr4), $26.00
3 wide early, worked forward, 1 out 1 back at bell
1st EL RESAMO (Fr1)
2nd MITCHELL WRAP (Sr1) 19.6m
3rd TICTOK (Sr4) 8.9m
8 of 9 6
GEELONG (Good) 17/10/2025, 2100m, NR 60 to 69. 2:00.8 (59.0, 30.3)
Finished 8/9 btn 13.7m, $10000, James Herbertson (Fr6), $4.00
3 wide early, worked forward, 1 out 1 back at bell, held up early
1st ALDEBARAN BROOKE (Fr3)
2nd THUNDA STRUCK (Fr2) 3.5m
3rd KYVALLEYHONEYBUNNY (Fr4) 1.2m
6 of 9 7
MELTON (Good) 11/10/2025, 2240m, NR up to 90. 1:58.8 (57.5, 29.4)
Finished 6/9 btn 14.3m, $17500, Ross Graham (Fr4), $101.00
3 wide early, worked forward, outside leader at bell
1st PINNIE (Fr3)
2nd DICHOTOMY (Fr2) 3.6m
3rd TICTOK (Sr2) 6.7m
6 of 11 12
MELTON (Good) 04/10/2025, 2760m, No NR. 2:01.3 (54.4, 26.7)
Finished 6/11 btn 29.1m, $30000, James Herbertson (FT Fr1), $71.00
led, surrendered lead early, 3 back on pegs at bell
1st JILLIBY BALLERINI (FT Sr3)
2nd PINNIE (FT Fr6) 20.7m
3rd REMUS PHOENIX (FT Fr5) 2.9m
8 of 9 N/A
MARYBRO (Good) 22/09/2025, 2690m, No NR. 2:03.3 (59.3, 30.5)
Finished 8/9 btn 28.4m, $8000, Ross Graham (30 Fr2), $34.00
4 back on the pegs at bell
1st NEPHEW OF SONOKO (40 Fr2)
2nd HOPPY NZ (40 Fr1) NK
3rd WATCH AND ACT (10 Fr1) 3.5m