Melton (VIC)
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R7
4h18m
Hygain Edge Trot (young Guns Series - Ratings Exempt)
1720m | Mobile Start | Trotters | 9:44pm
TRACK INFORMATION
Max 7 across front
Sprint lane
RACE CONDITIONS
NR 50 to 55. PBD/L4$
RESTRICTIONS
No age restrictions
No sex restrictions
PRIZE MONEY
$8,000
 
 
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R7
9 - COUNTESS CHIRON
  • 9 Countess Chiron (Em 1) (SR2)
  • D: Ryan Sanderson (C)
  • T: R W Cross
  • 2-0-5-0-6-0-9-7-8-8
126.0 126.0 101.0 91.0 81.0
$126.00 $126.00 $126.00 $101.00 $91.00 $81.00
RACE COMMENT
OVERVIEW: It is a tough race to assess with a few of the leading chances having gait issues. ABBIE (4) beat an easier field at Cobram but she was impressive after making a mid-race move. She is generally fool proof so she gets the nod. BUSLIN BRODY (7) should prove hard to beat if he does everything right. He was a strong winner at Bendigo on November 26 and his latest fourth was behind Bennie And The Jets, which has won the Cobram Cup since. SEBASTIANS WAITING (8) has a very awkward trailing draw but he is a progressive trotter, which should continue to improve with experience. He trailed the leader and finished off best to win comfortably in easier grade last outing. ROMANTIC NINA (5) can do a bit wrong in her races but she has a lot of ability when she can put it altogether and should be finishing off strongly if she delivers a fool proof display. CENTURION DREAM (1) can improve from the pole position and KYVALLEY JETSTREAM (6) is racing well enough to figure in the finish. EARLY SPEED: 1 (possible leader), 3,6,7 RATINGS: 4,7/ 8/ 1,5,6/ 11
TODAY'S STATISTICS
33-5-2-2
TRACK
13-1-2-1
DISTANCE
13-1-2-1
TRK / DIST
39-4-2-4
LAST SEASON
32-2-4-1
THIS SEASON
4/11
OUR RANKING
CAREER STATISTICS
9%
WIN S/RATE
27%
PLACE S/RATE
226-21-20-19
CAREER
$148,438
PRIZE MONEY
1690 - 2240
WIN RANGE
14
DAYS LAST RACE
Career Statistics
Stats Win % Place % Rank
Total 226-21-20-19 9% 27% 8
Distance 13-1-2-1 8% 31% 3
Dist Range 52-3-6-7 6% 31% 7
Track 33-5-2-2 15% 27% 3
Track / Dist 13-1-2-1 8% 31% 3
This Season 32-2-4-1 6% 22% 9
Last Season 39-4-2-4 10% 26% 2
1st up 0-0-0-0 0% 0% N/A
2nd up 0-0-0-0 0% 0% N/A
Career Best MR TR1:58.3MS 2
Distance Best MR TR1:58.3MS 2
Stable Stats
Stats Win % Place % Rank
Driver 12mth --- 0% 0% N/A
Ryan Sanderson
Trainer 12mth --- 0% 0% N/A
R W Cross
Trained at: Bet Bet
Owners: R W Cross, J Cross
Breeder(s): R W Cross, J Cross
Colours: Maroon, Dark Blue Yoke & Braces, White Stars, Maroon Sleeves, Dark Blue Collar & Cuffs
Age/Sex: 8 year old bay mare
Breeding: Imperial Count USA - Kumbya NZ (Sundon USA)
National Rating: NR47 (A50)
Gear Changes
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RECENT FORM
RESULT DAY RACE DETAILS RESULT
8 of 8 16
BENDIGO (Good) 17/12/2025, 1650m, NR up to 45. 1:58.7 (58.5, 29.0)
Finished 8/8 btn 98.2m, $4000, Neil McCallum (Fr6), $23.00
vet exam lifetime starts, broke after start, out of draw mobile starts, trailed field, tailed off at bell
1st MONTANA CHEVELLE (Fr7)
2nd DONA AMALIA (Sr1) 4.1m
3rd PLEASE LAYLA (Fr5) 5.6m
8 of 12 5
MARYBRO (Good) 01/12/2025, 1690m, NR 48 to 54. 2:00.4 (59.2, 30.4)
Finished 8/12 btn 17.7m, $6000, Neil McCallum (Fr1), $21.00
vet exam lifetime starts, behind leader at bell
1st COURAGES LAW (Fr5)
2nd CHARLIES TACTICS (Fr7) 3.6m
3rd RASTAMON (Sr5) SHFHD
7 of 9 6
BENDIGO (Good) 26/11/2025, 2150m, NR 50 to 55. 2:01.7 (58.6, 29.7)
Finished 7/9 btn 32.5m, $10000, Neil McCallum (Sr1), $26.00
vet exam lifetime starts, 4 back on the pegs at bell
1st BUSLIN BRODY (Fr6)
2nd KYVALLEY JETSTREAM NZ (Sr3) 2.7m
3rd THE CHOOK (Fr3) 7.0m
9 of 12 8
BALARAT (Good) 20/11/2025, 2200m, NR up to 55. 2:00.3 (58.8, 29.4)
Finished 9/12 btn 45.2m, $6000, Ryan Backhouse (Sr5), $41.00
vet exam lifetime starts, broke after start, continue ODM, 5 back on the pegs at bell, checked, driver reprimanded
1st FLOATING MOUNTAIN (Fr5)
2nd SNICKERS EXPRESS (Fr2) 2.3m
3rd OX KNOX (Sr3) 5.5m
10 of 12 10
BENDIGO (Good) 12/11/2025, 1650m, NR 50 to 55. 1:57.1 (59.4, 30.5)
Finished 10/12 btn 31.3m, $6000, Corey Bell (Sr5), $151.00
vet exam lifetime starts, began badly, continue ODM, 4 back on the pegs at bell
1st THIRD EYE (Fr3)
2nd WATCH AND ACT (Sr3) 2.3m
3rd PRETTYBOY HARRY (Fr7) 2.5m
6 of 8 2
MARYBRO (Good) 02/11/2025, 2190m, NR 56 to 64. 2:01.2 (58.1, 28.2)
Finished 6/8 btn 33.4m, $10000, Ryan Backhouse (Sr1), $61.00
pre race swab, vet exam lifetime starts, broke in score up, out of position at start, continue ODM, pulled hard, 3 back on pegs at bell
1st ENCHAUFFOUR (Fr3)
2nd JACK SPRAT (Fr1) 2.6m
3rd HILLTOP HUGH (Fr4) HD
10 of 11 9
MARYBRO (Good) 31/10/2025, 2190m, NR 52 to 58. 2:02.0 (58.9, 29.4)
Finished 10/11 btn 25.4m, $6000, Ryan Backhouse (Sr3), $41.00
vet exam lifetime starts, 3 back on pegs at bell, inconvenienced
1st MAXIMEZ (Fr6)
2nd DOSSIER (Sr4) HD
3rd KEAYANG GYPSY (Fr2) HFNK
5 of 8 7
BENDIGO (Good) 22/10/2025, 2150m, NR 50 to 55. 2:03.5 (59.4, 29.5)
Finished 5/8 btn 26.6m, $6000, Chris Alford (Fr7), $8.50
vet exam lifetime starts, broke in score up, out of position at start, continue ODM, 1 out 3 back at bell
1st BULLAPARK BENO (Fr6)
2nd DELS DESTINY NZ (Fr2) 2.7m
3rd MIELICKI (Fr5) 19.9m
10 of 10 30
BENDIGO (Good) 15/10/2025, 2150m, NR up to 55. 2:00.2 (60.8, 30.6)
Finished 10/10 btn 38.0m, $8000, Louis Emerson (Sr3), $7.00
vet exam lifetime starts, out of position at start, continue ODM, broke, 1 out 6 back at bell
1st BUSLIN BRODY (Fr4)
2nd THE DARK THUNDER (Fr6) 3.1m
3rd ALDEBARAN MARCUS (Fr1) 1.9m
2 of 9 N/A
STAWELL (Good) 15/09/2025, 2180m, No NR. 2:07.1 (61.6, 31.7)
Finished 2/9 btn 1.3m, $6000, Luke Dunne (10 Fr4), $9.50
vet exam lifetime starts, broke after start, continue RODS, 4 back on the pegs at bell, driver cautioned shifting ground
1st FROSTY GIRL NZ (10 Fr2)
2nd COUNTESS CHIRON (10 Fr4) 1.3m
3rd OLD DOMINION (FT Fr4) HFNK
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LAST WIN
1 of 11 N/A
BALARAT (Good) 17/04/2025, 2200m, NR 56 to 64. 2:00.6 (57.8, 28.5)
Finished 1/11 $7000, Liam Older (Fr4), $12.00
gate speed, led, surrendered lead early, behind leader at bell, contacted sulky, no action taken
1st COUNTESS CHIRON (Fr4)
2nd JAKARTA NZ (Fr5) 9.8m
3rd LADY IN THE SKY NZ (Sr2) 3.3m