Birchip (VIC)
1 2 3 4 5 6 7
R7
13h0m
Cargill Cares Running of the Bulls Pace
2150m | Mobile Start | Pacers | 5:48pm
TRACK INFORMATION
Max 6 across front
RACE CONDITIONS
NR up to 90. PBD/NR
RESTRICTIONS
4YO and older
No sex restrictions
PRIZE MONEY
$125,000
 
 
  Flucs Open Today Fluc -3 Fluc -2 Fluc -1 Win
R7
6 - CURYO GENTLEMAN
  • 6 Curyo Gentleman (FR6)
  • D: Michael Bellman
  • T: R J Carberry
  • 2-3-3-0-1-9-4-3-2-7
34.0 34.0 71.0 51.0 61.0 51.0
$34.00 $34.00 $71.00 $51.00 $61.00 $51.00
RACE COMMENT
OVERVIEW: Well, here it is. It’s the inaugural Running of the Bulls – Victoria’s very first harness slot race – and what a field it has drawn. There’s an intriguing battle between a range of horses with differing formlines and ratings, with the early speed battle crucial around the tight, turning circuit of Birchip. While she’s only lightly raced and never really been buzzed off the gate, WICKED CONFESSION (1) appears to have the speed to lead and will take plenty of catching if she’s left alone. She has won her two starts for Alex Ashwood by incredible margins in good time and might just be the surprise packet of this year’s event. There’s a whole host of other winning chances, though. SANCHEZ (3) has been set for this race for some time and went awfully close to winning the hot 4YO Bonanza on February 14 at his second run back from a break. He’s a good horse who has contested good races throughout his career and looms as a huge chance. MAXY WANTS TO PLAY (9) was great through the line in the Ararat Pacing Cup and prior to that at Kilmore in a race won by the very smart GOLDEN TRIBE (11), while METEOR MOTH (12) didn’t appear to handle the Ararat circuit overly well, but was very brave after a tough trip and was massive in the Mercury80 when just beaten by top-liner Himanameisjeff before that. They can probably all win with the right trip, so a field ticket in the Quaddie wouldn’t be a crazy idea. Bring it on!   For all your harness form in one place go to goodform.thetrots.com.au  ** A betting unit is typically a percentage of the total bankroll or the amount of money you are willing to risk on a particular bet – for example 1 unit is 10% of your bankroll, therefore a $100 bankroll 1 unit equals $10 Chances are you’re about to lose. For free and confidential support call 1800 858 858 or visit The odds quoted on the fields page are a Goodform computer generated price based on a range of key form factors and are not necessarily the odds that may be offered by a licenced bookmaker.
TODAY'S STATISTICS
0-0-0-0
TRACK
2-0-0-0
DISTANCE
0-0-0-0
TRK / DIST
13-2-2-3
LAST SEASON
3-0-1-1
THIS SEASON
CAREER STATISTICS
22%
WIN S/RATE
61%
PLACE S/RATE
36-8-7-7
CAREER
$63,920
PRIZE MONEY
N/A
WIN RANGE
15
DAYS LAST RACE
Career Statistics
Stats Win % Place % Rank
Total 36-8-7-7 22% 61% 8
Distance 2-0-0-0 0% 0% N/A
Dist Range 16-2-3-3 13% 50% 9
Track 0-0-0-0 0% 0% N/A
Track / Dist 0-0-0-0 0% 0% N/A
This Season 3-0-1-1 0% 67% 9
Last Season 13-2-2-3 15% 54% 7
1st up 0-0-0-0 0% 0% N/A
2nd up 0-0-0-0 0% 0% N/A
Career Best MR 1:54.8MS 10
Distance Best MR 1:56.7MS 6
Stable Stats
Stats Win % Place % Rank
Driver 12mth --- 0% 0% N/A
Michael Bellman
Trainer 12mth --- 0% 0% N/A
R J Carberry
Trained at: Haven
Owners: R A Connelly, J Connelly
Breeder(s): R A Connelly
Colours: Green, White C & Circle, Yellow Armbands
Age/Sex: 6 year old brown gelding
Breeding: Shadow Play USA - Doutzen (Safely Kept USA)
National Rating: NR78
Gear Changes
Removed: ; Added:
RECENT FORM
RESULT DAY RACE DETAILS RESULT
7 of 9 17
MELTON (Good) 21/02/2026, 1720m, NR 75 to 90. 1:53.9 (56.8, 27.0)
Finished 7/9 btn 7.3m, $17500, Michael Bellman (Fr4), $34.00
restrained after start, 1 out 2 back at bell
1st GHOST OF TIME (Fr7)
2nd ISTHISJUSTFANTASY (Sr2) HD
3rd ALOT LIKE LOUIE (Sr1) HFNK
2 of 8 10
MARYBRO (Good) 04/02/2026, 2190m, NR 60 to 80. 1:57.7 (55.8, 28.2)
Finished 2/8 btn SHFHD, $8000, Michael Bellman (Sr1), $7.50
outside leader last mile, outside leader at bell
1st NEW YORKER (Fr4)
2nd CURYO GENTLEMAN (Sr1) SHFHD
3rd OH SWEET CREATURE (Fr2) 1.9m
3 of 6 26
WEDBURN (Good) 25/01/2026, 2555m, NR 70 to 95. 2:00.7 (57.0, 28.4)
Finished 3/6 btn 5.4m, $12000, Michael Bellman (Fr2), $9.00
1 out 1 back at bell, broke under pressure, last chance to race truly
1st CRIME WRITER (Fr1)
2nd MADIGAN (Fr4) 3.9m
3rd CURYO GENTLEMAN (Fr2) 1.5m
4 of 11 10
MILDURA (Good) 30/12/2025, 2190m, NR 65 or better. 1:57.4 (57.1, 30.2)
Finished 4/11 btn 7.6m, $10000, Ryan Backhouse (Sr1), $6.50
1 out 2 back at bell
1st TOUGH AINT ENOUGH (Fr5)
2nd HOT DEAL (Sr4) 3.5m
3rd MODERN GINGER (Fr4) HFNK
9 of 9 14
MELTON (Good) 20/12/2025, 2240m, NR 80 to 92. 1:55.6 (54.7, 26.6)
Finished 9/9 btn 29.8m, $17500, Michael Bellman (Fr3), $51.00
outside leader last mile, outside leader at bell
1st CALEXICO (Fr6)
2nd SMOKEN ACE NZ (Fr7) 1.0m
3rd SWEETNIKKILOU (Sr2) 1.9m
1 of 10 27
MELTON (Good) 06/12/2025, 2240m, 0W/15.0K stake 1:56.7 (57.6, 29.8)
Finished 1/10 $15000, Michael Bellman (Fr6), $4.40
3 wide early, 3 wide middle, worked forward, outside leader at bell, swabbed
1st CURYO GENTLEMAN (Fr6)
2nd KARTIARE (Sr3) 3.3m
3rd HERAKLES (Fr5) 1.6m
11 of 11 9
ST.ARND (Good) 09/11/2025, 2150m, NR 70 to 95. 1:58.7 (58.3, 29.4)
Finished 11/11 btn 29.8m, $14999, Michael Bellman (Fr6), $3.90
pre race swab, 3 wide early with trail, 3 wide early, worked forward, outside leader at bell, Gave ground over concluding stages, run queried, vets examination after race, no abnormalities rep., Follow Up Report
1st DHAULAGIRI NZ (Sr1)
2nd SPIRIT OF ANARCHY NZ (Fr1) 7.8m
3rd PESCI (Fr5) 7.1m
3 of 11 34
SWANHIL (Good) 31/10/2025, 2240m, 0W/15.0K stake 1:55.6 (54.8, 26.9)
Finished 3/11 btn 5.5m, $15000, Michael Bellman (Sr3), $7.00
1 out 3 back at bell, 3 wide latter
1st TUIVASA (Fr5)
2nd MIKI SING (Fr1) 3.4m
3rd CURYO GENTLEMAN (Sr3) 2.1m
3 of 11 7
MELTON (Good) 27/09/2025, 1720m, NR 65 to 75. 1:54.0 (56.5, 28.0)
Finished 3/11 btn 5.2m, $15000, Michael Bellman (Sr4), $4.20
3 wide middle with trail, worked forward, three wide without cover at bell
1st MAXNJAX (Fr3)
2nd DHAULAGIRI NZ (Sr3) 1.2m
3rd CURYO GENTLEMAN (Sr4) 4.1m
2 of 9 N/A
MELTON (Good) 20/09/2025, 1720m, 1W/15.0K stake 1:54.9 (56.0, 27.8)
Finished 2/9 btn 1.7m, $15000, Michael Bellman (Fr3), $3.20
pre race swab, gate speed, worked forward, led, leader at bell
1st PLAINS IN HEAVEN (Fr7)
2nd CURYO GENTLEMAN (Fr3) 1.7m
3rd EARL OF PEMBROKE NZ (Fr5) 1.4m