Melton (VIC)
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R4
15h1m
Irt Trot
2240m | Mobile Start | Trotters | 7:39pm
TRACK INFORMATION
Max 7 across front
Sprint lane
RACE CONDITIONS
NR 60 to 69. PBD/NR/L5$
RESTRICTIONS
No age restrictions
No sex restrictions
PRIZE MONEY
$10,000
 
 
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R4
2 - ACOOL INVESTMENT
  • 2 Acool Investment (FR2)
  • D: Craig Demmler
  • T: R J Comben
  • 3-x-3-5-5-6-6-0-3-1
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RACE COMMENT
OVERVIEW: Yet another tough event for the punters to sort out, with a stack of winning chances in the first trotting event of the evening. CLAUDYS HERO (9) is warming nicely into his campaign and produced a bold front-running display to beat a handy field at Bendigo last time out. His run prior when chased down by Just As I Am was also good. Just leaning his way. MAJESTIC TOOTH (5) might have the speed to cross to the fence and from there can run a race at odds. He was a brave second in the Wangaratta Trotters Cup when parked latest. HOWDY MATE (8) was a top two-year-old last season with two Group 1 runner-up placings and a win in the rich Nutrien series final to his name. He returns here with a great chance despite a sticky gate, while SKY LINDY (4) heads the others given her run of hot form. She had her picket fence ruined last start when fourth behind CLAUDYS HERO (9), but it was a solid effort from three back on the pegs.
TODAY'S STATISTICS
4-0-1-1
TRACK
4-0-1-1
DISTANCE
4-0-1-1
TRK / DIST
1-0-0-1
LAST SEASON
7-1-0-1
THIS SEASON
4/12
OUR RANKING
CAREER STATISTICS
9%
WIN S/RATE
53%
PLACE S/RATE
34-3-9-6
CAREER
$33,740
PRIZE MONEY
1690 - 2190
WIN RANGE
9
DAYS LAST RACE
Career Statistics
Stats Win % Place % Rank
Total 34-3-9-6 9% 53% 8
Distance 4-0-1-1 0% 50% 6
Dist Range 30-2-9-5 7% 53% 8
Track 4-0-1-1 0% 50% 8
Track / Dist 4-0-1-1 0% 50% 6
This Season 7-1-0-1 14% 29% 6
Last Season 1-0-0-1 0% 100% 5
1st up 0-0-0-0 0% 0% N/A
2nd up 0-0-0-0 0% 0% N/A
Career Best MR TR2:01.1MS 12
Distance Best MR TR2:03.1 11
Stable Stats
Stats Win % Place % Rank
Driver 12mth --- 0% 0% N/A
Craig Demmler
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: NR61
Gear Changes
Removed: ; Added:
RECENT FORM
RESULT DAY RACE DETAILS RESULT
1 of 8 6
KILMORE (Good) 12/03/2026, 1690m, 0-1 WIN 2:01.1 (59.4, 30.1)
Finished 1/8 $6000, James Herbertson (Fr6), $1.55
gate speed, worked forward, led, leader at bell
1st ACOOL INVESTMENT (Fr6)
2nd KYVALLEY JENNY (Fr3) 11.1m
3rd TIPPLE TIME (Fr7) 6.0m
3 of 12 7
MELTON (Good) 06/03/2026, 2240m, NR 50 to 55. 2:00.0 (58.3, 28.5)
Finished 3/12 btn 6.7m, $6000, James Herbertson (Sr3), $15.00
1 out 4 back at bell, 3 wide late with trail
1st KYVALLEY JETSTREAM NZ (Fr7)
2nd THE SKY IS THE LIMIT (Sr1) 5.1m
3rd ACOOL INVESTMENT (Sr3) 1.6m
10 of 10 5
ARARAT (Good) 27/02/2026, 2165m, No NR. 2:05.5 (61.1, 30.7)
Finished 10/10 btn 130.8m, $6000, John Caldow (40 Fr1), $5.00
checked and broke, trailed field, tailed off at bell
1st FLOATING MOUNTAIN (30 Fr1)
2nd ATABOY CHARLIE (20 Fr1) 1.2m
3rd SONARMI JOH (30 Fr2) 4.9m
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 N/A
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