Melton (VIC)
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8
R8
15h37m
Nutrien Equine Sales 12/4/2026 Pace
2240m | Mobile Start | Pacers | 9:38pm
TRACK INFORMATION
Max 7 across front
Sprint lane
RACE CONDITIONS
NR 70 to 79. PBD/L5$
RESTRICTIONS
No age restrictions
No sex restrictions
PRIZE MONEY
$10,000
 
 
  Flucs Open Today Fluc -3 Fluc -2 Fluc -1 Win
R8
1 - KOSIMO
  • 1 Kosimo (FR1)
  • D: Jack Laugher
  • T: J A Douglas
  • 5-6-4-5-2-7-7-5-4-5
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RACE COMMENT
OVERVIEW: Good race to close the card where I think THESTATESMAN (4) can run well second-up from a break. On resumption last weekend, he hit the line hard from three back the pegs in an encouraging effort and I fancy Josh Duggan might look for the top here. His last win was in the same grade of race as this when he led, dictated and bolted in back in September. The key danger is ZENARIO (9), who is a very talented type from the McNaulty stable. He produced a cracker for fourth in the hot Vicbred Super Series final before an unlucky run in the Southern Cross Series decider at Globe Derby before a break. KOMODO (7) claimed a deserved victory last time at Melton after a string of good efforts, while opportunist KOSIMO (1) gets a nice draw and will be hitting the line late. Noting a small ownership share in TIMBIMBOO (8), but he looks up against it here. BACK: THESTATESMAN (4) – 1 unit (each-way) 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
80-4-7-16
TRACK
46-2-4-9
DISTANCE
46-2-4-9
TRK / DIST
22-3-0-1
LAST SEASON
10-0-1-0
THIS SEASON
CAREER STATISTICS
8%
WIN S/RATE
41%
PLACE S/RATE
165-13-28-27
CAREER
$297,308
PRIZE MONEY
1609 - 2240
WIN RANGE
6
DAYS LAST RACE
Career Statistics
Stats Win % Place % Rank
Total 165-13-28-27 8% 41% 9
Distance 46-2-4-9 4% 33% 9
Dist Range 93-8-21-16 9% 48% 7
Track 80-4-7-16 5% 34% 9
Track / Dist 46-2-4-9 4% 33% 9
This Season 10-0-1-0 0% 10% 7
Last Season 22-3-0-1 14% 18% 9
1st up 0-0-0-0 0% 0% N/A
2nd up 0-0-0-0 0% 0% N/A
Career Best MR 1:51.2MS 1
Distance Best MR 1:54.1MS 1
Stable Stats
Stats Win % Place % Rank
Driver 12mth --- 0% 0% N/A
Jack Laugher
Trainer 12mth --- 0% 0% N/A
J A Douglas
Trained at: Strathfieldsaye
Owners: P J (Peter) Cole
Breeder(s): K K Hillier, D Parish, N Hamilton, T Quill, M J Panton
Colours: White, Dark Blue A, Ring & Sleeves
Age/Sex: 9 year old bay gelding
Breeding: Major Bronski - Now Shezaterror NZ (Western Terror USA)
National Rating: NR76
Gear Changes
Removed: ; Added:
RECENT FORM
RESULT DAY RACE DETAILS RESULT
5 of 10 7
MELTON (Good) 04/04/2026, 2240m, NR 75 to 88. 1:57.8 (57.2, 28.3)
Finished 5/10 btn 3.7m, $17500, Josh Duggan (Fr5), $26.00
pre race swab, 1 out 2 back at bell
1st ALWAYS BE BLAKEY (Sr1)
2nd ALWAYSBEALADY (Fr6) 1.4m
3rd TEN DA TOUCH NZ (Fr3) HFNK
4 of 12 7
MELTON (Good) 28/03/2026, 1720m, NR80 (NMWL6M) 1:53.2 (56.9, 28.4)
Finished 4/12 btn 6.9m, $10000, Jordan Leedham (Sr6), $13.00
1 out 4 back at bell, 3 wide late with trail
1st KOMODO (Sr4)
2nd KIA ORA BEAUTY (Fr4) NK
3rd IN AN IDEAL WORLD (Fr6) 2.9m
5 of 6 7
MELTON (Good) 21/03/2026, 1720m, NR up to 105. 1:54.8 (54.8, 27.0)
Finished 5/6 btn 10.0m, $17500, Ellen Tormey (Fr2), $151.00
slowly out, 4 back on the pegs at bell
1st CAPTAIN PERFECT (Fr4)
2nd MY ULTIMATE BARNEY (Fr5) 1.1m
3rd HES NO ROMEO NZ (Fr1) 3.1m
7 of 8 7
MELTON (Good) 14/03/2026, 2240m, NR up to 80 (NMWL6M) 1:57.7 (55.7, 27.5)
Finished 7/8 btn 6.6m, $10000, Jack Laugher (Fr7), $8.00
raced roughly in score up, out of position at start, last chance in draw, restrained after start, 1 out 3 back at bell
1st SON OF MAC NZ (Sr1)
2nd SOHO DARKNSTORMY (Fr5) 1.5m
3rd TEN DA TOUCH NZ (Fr6) 1.3m
7 of 7 8
MELTON (Good) 07/03/2026, 1720m, No NR. 1:51.9 (55.4, 27.6)
Finished 7/7 btn 13.6m, $22500, Jack Laugher (Fr1), $101.00
pre race swab, 3 back on pegs at bell
1st MIKI TO SUCCESS (Fr7)
2nd MACH DAN (Fr6) HFNK
3rd GHOST OF TIME (Fr2) HFHD
2 of 9 6
RIVERIN (Fast) 27/02/2026, 2270m, NR up to 80. 1:56.2 (54.8, 26.9)
Finished 2/9 btn 5.7m, $11832, Ryan Sanderson (Sr1), $3.90
post race blood test, 800 metres, behind leader at bell
1st USYK (Fr1)
2nd KOSIMO (Sr1) 5.7m
3rd YUKON BE SERIOUS NZ (Fr2) 2.2m
5 of 12 7
MELTON (Good) 21/02/2026, 2240m, NR up to 80 (NMWL6M) 1:56.3 (57.4, 28.2)
Finished 5/12 btn 15.4m, $10000, Jack Laugher (Sr5), $7.00
1 out 6 back at bell, 3 wide late with trail, inconvenienced
1st ALWAYS BE BLAKEY (Sr1)
2nd SOHO DARKNSTORMY (Fr6) 1.1m
3rd RICK REILLY NZ (Fr1) 3.4m
4 of 8 7
MELTON (Good) 14/02/2026, 2240m, No NR. 1:54.5 (55.7, 27.6)
Finished 4/8 btn 11.8m, $22500, Jack Laugher (Fr3), $101.00
restrained after start, 1 out 2 back at bell
1st CHASE A DREAM NZ (Fr6)
2nd MACH DAN (Fr7) 7.4m
3rd OPERATIVE LINE (Fr5) 1.4m
6 of 8 7
KILMORE (Good) 07/02/2026, 2180m, NR 70 to 85. 1:57.7 (56.0, 28.5)
Finished 6/8 btn 10.4m, $25000, Ellen Tormey (Fr7), $81.00
restrained after start, pulled hard, 5 back on the pegs at bell
1st ATA RANGI (Fr2)
2nd MAJOR ART NZ (Fr1) HFHD
3rd GHOST OF TIME (Fr5) HFHD
5 of 8 N/A
CRANBRN (Good) 31/01/2026, 2080m, NR 70 to 85. 1:56.7 (55.5, 27.5)
Finished 5/8 btn 11.7m, $17500, Ellen Tormey (Sr1), $41.00
4 back on the pegs at bell
1st GHOST OF TIME (Fr5)
2nd MAJOR ART NZ (Fr1) 2.7m
3rd ATA RANGI (Fr2) 1.6m
...
LAST WIN
1 of 8 N/A
MELTON (Good) 19/07/2025, 2240m, NR 80 to 89. 1:55.9 (55.8, 28.0)
Finished 1/8 $17500, Ellen Tormey (Fr3), $41.00
1 out 2 back at bell, swabbed
1st KOSIMO (Fr3)
2nd LOUIE LOU I NZ (Fr5) NK
3rd LITTLE LOUIE (Sr1) HFHD