Melton (VIC)
1 2 3 4 5 6 7
R7
13h52m
Irt Trot
2240m | Mobile Start | Trotters | 9:42pm
TRACK INFORMATION
Max 7 across front
Sprint lane
RACE CONDITIONS
0-1 WIN PBD/LTW/L4$
RESTRICTIONS
No age restrictions
No sex restrictions
PRIZE MONEY
$6,000
 
 
  Flucs Open Today Fluc -3 Fluc -2 Fluc -1 Win
R7
1 - BET BET HOTSHOT
  • 1 Bet Bet Hotshot (FR1)
  • D: Abby Sanderson (C)
  • T: D R Cross
  • 4-4-5-5-7-2-2-4-4-8
17.0 17.0
$17.00 $17.00 - - - $17.00
RACE COMMENT
OVERVIEW: Gee, I like what I’m seeing from SHINELIKETHESUN (3) this preparation. She came from well back to score first-up from a break, and on Tuesday night this week rattled home from a mile back to finish second to I Am Harro. The last half was very slow, but it was a super effort to get so close from where she was with some of the interference and traffic problems she endured. BAR TAB (7) is a talented mare who hasn’t been seen at the races since making a couple of mistakes in running at Maryborough on February 11. If she trots cleanly, she can be right in this despite the bad barrier. KISS AT MIDNIGHT (6) was fourth when parked first-up at Kilmore and her runs late last preparation were sound, while BET BET HOTSHOT (1) can get keen in his races, but I think he’s got some ability and is good enough to run well despite being a maiden after 27 starts. BACK: SHINELIKETHESUN (3) – 2 units (win)   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
2-0-0-0
TRACK
0-0-0-0
DISTANCE
0-0-0-0
TRK / DIST
5-0-0-0
LAST SEASON
7-0-2-0
THIS SEASON
CAREER STATISTICS
0%
WIN S/RATE
7%
PLACE S/RATE
27-0-2-0
CAREER
$6,160
PRIZE MONEY
N/A
WIN RANGE
3
DAYS LAST RACE
Career Statistics
Stats Win % Place % Rank
Total 27-0-2-0 0% 7% 7
Distance 0-0-0-0 0% 0% N/A
Dist Range 20-0-1-0 0% 5% 6
Track 2-0-0-0 0% 0% N/A
Track / Dist 0-0-0-0 0% 0% N/A
This Season 7-0-2-0 0% 29% 4
Last Season 5-0-0-0 0% 0% N/A
1st up 0-0-0-0 0% 0% N/A
2nd up 0-0-0-0 0% 0% N/A
Career Best MR N/A
Distance Best MR N/A
Stable Stats
Stats Win % Place % Rank
Driver 12mth --- 0% 0% N/A
Abby Sanderson
Trainer 12mth --- 0% 0% N/A
D R Cross
Trained at: Rushworth
Owners: D R Cross, N A Koch
Breeder(s): R W Cross, J Cross
Colours: Red, Green Maltese Cross, Black Collar & Waistband, Black & White Chequered Sleeves.
Age/Sex: 5 year old bay/brown gelding
Breeding: Aldebaran Eagle USA - Im Rite or Wrong NZ (Dr Ronerail USA)
National Rating: NR34
Gear Changes
Removed: ; Added:
RECENT FORM
RESULT DAY RACE DETAILS RESULT
8 of 12 6
SHEPPTN (Good) 17/03/2026, 2190m, 0-1 WIN 2:00.9 (62.5, 32.0)
Finished 8/12 btn 44.5m, $6000, Abby Sanderson (Fr1), $18.00
behind leader at bell, Gave ground over concluding stages
1st I AM HARRO (Fr5)
2nd SHINELIKETHESUN (Sr4) 2.1m
3rd JILLIBY TOPGUN (Fr3) 1.5m
4 of 8 7
BENDIGO (Good) 11/03/2026, 2150m, NR 40 to 45. 2:02.7 (58.9, 29.6)
Finished 4/8 btn 4.1m, $4000, Abby Sanderson (Fr2), $34.00
pulled hard, 3 back on pegs at bell, held up, no clear run
1st STRAIGHT TO THETOP (Fr4)
2nd MAORI TATTOO (Fr5) NK
3rd CHARLIE WALKER (Fr3) 1.5m
4 of 7 15
BENDIGO (Good) 04/03/2026, 2150m, NR up to 36. 2:05.1 (59.9, 30.3)
Finished 4/7 btn 4.2m, $4000, Abby Sanderson (Fr5), $5.00
gate speed, pulled hard, outside leader throughout, outside leader at bell, broke under pressure, relegated
1st MACHO MAORI (Sr1)
2nd ALDEBARAN MAVERICK (Fr6) 2.7m
3rd PLAYA DEL CARMEN (Fr4) 1.5m
2 of 9 7
SHEPPTN (Good) 17/02/2026, 2190m, MAIDEN 2:05.5 (62.3, 32.0)
Finished 2/9 btn 4.2m, $6000, Abby Sanderson (Fr5), $5.50
restrained after start, pulled hard, 1 out 3 back at bell, used sprint lane
1st CRESCO CASHFLOW (Sr2)
2nd BET BET HOTSHOT (Fr5) 4.2m
3rd ALDEBARAN SARIAH (Fr4) 1.4m
2 of 9 27
SHEPPTN (Good) 10/02/2026, 1690m, MAIDEN 2:02.6 (59.2, 28.9)
Finished 2/9 btn 17.2m, $6000, Abby Sanderson (Fr2), $34.00
gate speed, pulled hard, behind leader at bell, held up early
1st LITTLE MISS MORGAN (Sr2)
2nd BET BET HOTSHOT (Fr2) 17.2m
3rd CRESCO CASHFLOW (Fr5) HFHD
7 of 7 8
BENDIGO (Good) 14/01/2026, 1650m, NR up to 39. 2:01.2 (58.6, 29.2)
Finished 7/7 btn 61.6m, $4000, Abby Sanderson (Fr2), $34.00
pulled hard in score-up, gate speed, led, broke, 3 back on pegs at bell, broke, broke, stood down 1 trial, dropped bell boot, vets examination after race, no abnormalities rep.
1st FREMARKS PEGGY (Fr4)
2nd MACHO MAORI (Sr1) 10.8m
3rd PLAYA DEL CARMEN (Fr5) 5.2m
5 of 7 8
SHEPPTN (Good) 06/01/2026, 1690m, MAIDEN 2:01.2 (60.4, 30.9)
Finished 5/7 btn 23.7m, $6000, Abby Sanderson (Fr4), $21.00
gate speed, worked forward, led, surrendered lead middle, leader at bell
1st SAMMY HALLER (Fr2)
2nd ALDEBARAN ZANE (Sr1) 5.1m
3rd MORNING DOVE (Fr5) 3.9m
5 of 8 6
CHARLTN (Good) 29/12/2025, 2100m, MAIDEN 2:02.2 (61.3, 31.2)
Finished 5/8 btn 33.4m, $6000, Abby Sanderson (Fr5), $13.00
inconvenienced, 4 back on the pegs at bell, broke
1st MOONSHINE LOUIE (Sr1)
2nd CALDERS REVENGE (Fr1) 1.3m
3rd WEDGE TAIL EAGLE (Sr2) 9.0m
4 of 8 8
SHEPPTN (Good) 23/12/2025, 2190m, 0-1 WIN 2:03.5 (59.3, 29.4)
Finished 4/8 btn 18.1m, $6000, Abby Sanderson (Fr1), $151.00
pulled hard, 3 back on pegs at bell
1st WAIKARE ADRIENNA (Fr6)
2nd HOLD THAT MAGIC (Sr2) HD
3rd CHARLIES TACTICS (Sr1) HFNK
4 of 9 4
MARYBRO (Good) 15/12/2025, 2190m, MAIDEN 2:04.3 (60.1, 31.0)
Finished 4/9 btn 31.4m, $6000, George Chamouras (Fr3), $11.00
pulled hard, behind leader at bell
1st HESTUFFENOUGH (Sr2)
2nd FARSTAR (Fr2) NK
3rd WEDGE TAIL EAGLE (Fr1) 2.5m