Ararat (VIC)
1 2 3 4
5 6 7 8
R4
14h13m
Hotondo Homes Trotters Handicap
2165m | Standing Start | Trotters | 7:33pm
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
 
 
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R4
10 - ACOOL INVESTMENT
  • 10 Acool Investment (40m FR1)
  • D: John Caldow
  • T: R J Comben
  • 4-4-1-3-x-3-5-5-6-6
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RACE COMMENT
OVERVIEW: SANCHEZ (4) was brilliant last start, flashing home to finish second in the Group 3 4YO Bonanza on Hunter Cup night. He has competed against the best of his age group throughout his career. Third up now, he should be nearing peak fitness and looks the one to beat. ATA RANGI (6) raced competitively through the Summer of Glory support cards. He is versatile and, despite the awkward barrier, can make his own luck. GOLDEN TRIBE (11) was a talented juvenile who raced at the top level through his two- and three-year-old seasons. Now a four-year-old, he has always shown the promise to reach the top. The barrier is awkward but he is talented. MAXY WANTS TO PLAY (8) comes from the Aaron Dunn stable, which performs strongly on the country circuit. He is a powerful swooper and will be charging late with luck. BACK: SANCHEZ (4) – 3 units (win)
TODAY'S STATISTICS
0-0-0-0
TRACK
0-0-0-0
DISTANCE
0-0-0-0
TRK / DIST
1-0-0-1
LAST SEASON
4-0-0-0
THIS SEASON
4/10
OUR RANKING
CAREER STATISTICS
6%
WIN S/RATE
52%
PLACE S/RATE
31-2-9-5
CAREER
$29,680
PRIZE MONEY
N/A
WIN RANGE
5
DAYS LAST RACE
Career Statistics
Stats Win % Place % Rank
Total 31-2-9-5 6% 52% 4
Distance 0-0-0-0 0% 0% N/A
Dist Range 28-2-9-4 7% 54% 4
Track 0-0-0-0 0% 0% N/A
Track / Dist 0-0-0-0 0% 0% N/A
This Season 4-0-0-0 0% 0% N/A
Last Season 1-0-0-1 0% 100% 3
1st up 0-0-0-0 0% 0% N/A
2nd up 0-0-0-0 0% 0% N/A
Career Best MR TR2:03.1 4
Distance Best MR TR2:03.1 3
Standing Starts 4-1-0-1 25% 50% 2
Stable Stats
Stats Win % Place % Rank
Driver 12mth --- 0% 0% N/A
John Caldow
Trainer 12mth --- 0% 0% N/A
R J Comben
Trained at: Modewarre
Owners: R F (Renee) Comben
Breeder(s): D J Martello, Estate of Douglas Lloyd Webster
Colours: Dark Blue, White Band, Yellow Sleeves
Age/Sex: 7 year old bay mare
Breeding: Father Patrick (US) - Social Fireball (Courage Under Fire NZ)
National Rating: NR58
Gear Changes
Removed: ; Added:
RECENT FORM
RESULT DAY RACE DETAILS RESULT
6 of 7 17
CRANBRN (Rain Affected) 22/02/2026, 2080m, NR 51 to 56. 2:02.3 (58.5, 29.9)
Finished 6/7 btn 15.4m, $6000, John Caldow (Fr6), $34.00
restrained after start, 4 back on the pegs at bell
1st ANTONOV NZ (Fr4)
2nd KYVALLEY JUDGE (Fr3) 1.6m
3rd PROHIBITED GRACE (Sr1) 6.6m
6 of 12 11
BALARAT (Good) 05/02/2026, 2200m, 0-2 WINS 2:03.2 (58.0, 28.2)
Finished 6/12 btn 13.5m, $6000, James Herbertson (Sr5), $5.00
out of position at start, warning issued, 5 back on the pegs at bell, Promoted
1st KYVALLEY JUDGE (Fr2)
2nd IM EDDIE (Sr3) 1.9m
3rd NO TELLING HEATHER (Sr1) 4.8m
5 of 6 11
WEDBURN (Good) 25/01/2026, 2955m, No NR. 2:07.1 (61.3, 31.0)
Finished 5/6 btn 127.8m, $12000, Michael Bellman (FT Fr2), $6.50
pre race swab, raced roughly after start, checked and broke after start, 1 out 1 back at bell, tired latter stages, last chance to race competitively, vets examination after race, no abnormalities rep., run queried
1st JOHNS BOY NZ (20 Fr1)
2nd MEADOW VALLEY STAR (20 Fr2) 2.9m
3rd IM ABOVE THE LAW (FT Fr1) HFHD
5 of 10 16
BENDIGO (Good) 14/01/2026, 2150m, NR 50 to 55. 1:59.7 (58.0, 29.1)
Finished 5/10 btn 13.0m, $6000, Josh Duggan (Fr7), $41.00
restrained after start, 1 out 4 back at bell, 3 wide latter
1st CHARLESTON AVENUE (Fr5)
2nd QUIRKY CHARACTER (Sr3) HFHD
3rd CENTURION DREAM (Fr4) 1.2m
3 of 12 854
CHARLTN (Good) 29/12/2025, 1609m, 0-1 WIN 1:58.3 (60.4, 30.2)
Finished 3/12 btn 5.6m, $6000, Anthony Butt (Sr3), $18.00
vets examination before race, 5 back on the pegs at bell, vets examination after race
1st IM EDDIE (Fr6)
2nd ME AND ZAC (Fr5) 2.0m
3rd ACOOL INVESTMENT (Sr3) 3.6m
3 of 12 15
YAR VAL (Good) 28/08/2023, 2150m, NR 52 or better. 2:03.9 (59.2, 29.9)
Finished 3/12 btn 10.2m, $8000, Craig Demmler (FT Fr3), $9.00
3 back on pegs at bell
1st MAESTRO (10 Fr1)
2nd KYVALLEY HEIST NZ (FT Fr5) HFNK
3rd ACOOL INVESTMENT (FT Fr3) 9.4m
1 of 12 31
KILMORE (Good) 13/08/2023, 2150m, NR up to 55. 2:06.4 (61.1, 30.6)
Finished 1/12 $7000, John Caldow (10 Fr4), $12.00
behind leader at bell, used sprint lane, swabbed
1st ACOOL INVESTMENT (10 Fr4)
2nd HERE COMES KYVALLEY NZ (10 Fr2) HFHD
3rd YOU REALLY GOT ME NZ (10 Fr1) 2.2m
4 of 10 9
BALARAT (Good) 13/07/2023, 2200m, NR up to 55. 2:03.5 (62.8, 32.1)
Finished 4/10 btn 14.8m, $7000, John Caldow (Fr5), $11.00
gate speed, unsuccessfully contested lead, 1 out 1 back at bell
1st SHE SAILZ (Fr3)
2nd COUNTESS CHIRON (Sr3) 14.2m
3rd EAGLES NEST (Fr7) HFHD
4 of 12 21
GEELONG (Good) 04/07/2023, 2100m, NR up to 55. 2:01.5 (60.9, 30.1)
Finished 4/12 btn 18.7m, $7000, John Caldow (Sr5), $26.00
1 out 4 back at bell
1st CORK (Fr7)
2nd KYVALLEY PAINT NZ (Sr1) 15.9m
3rd LITTLE TEDEY (Fr3) 1.4m
5 of 12 N/A
BENDIGO (Good) 13/06/2023, 2150m, NR up to 55. 2:04.4 (59.9, 30.0)
Finished 5/12 btn 8.9m, $7000, John Caldow (Fr6), $6.50
gate speed, outside leader last mile, outside leader at bell
1st SONARMI JOH (Sr4)
2nd MEGHAN NZ (Sr5) HFHD
3rd APEX (Fr2) 3.4m