Melton (VIC)
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8
R8
17h13m
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
2 - FRUGAL FARE
  • 2 Frugal Fare (FR2)
  • D: Ryan Sanderson (C)
  • T: S J O'Donoghue
  • 4-2-6-1-0-0-3-4-3-4
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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
8-1-0-1
TRACK
6-1-0-1
DISTANCE
6-1-0-1
TRK / DIST
18-8-2-0
LAST SEASON
5-0-0-2
THIS SEASON
4/9
OUR RANKING
CAREER STATISTICS
32%
WIN S/RATE
57%
PLACE S/RATE
28-9-4-3
CAREER
$51,314
PRIZE MONEY
1650 - 2240
WIN RANGE
26
DAYS LAST RACE
Career Statistics
Stats Win % Place % Rank
Total 28-9-4-3 32% 57% 2
Distance 6-1-0-1 17% 33% 7
Dist Range 13-5-2-2 38% 69% 2
Track 8-1-0-1 13% 25% 8
Track / Dist 6-1-0-1 17% 33% 7
This Season 5-0-0-2 0% 40% 6
Last Season 18-8-2-0 44% 56% 2
1st up 0-0-0-0 0% 0% N/A
2nd up 0-0-0-0 0% 0% N/A
Career Best MR 1:54.0MS 3
Distance Best MR 1:55.6MS 3
Stable Stats
Stats Win % Place % Rank
Driver 12mth --- 0% 0% N/A
Ryan Sanderson
Trainer 12mth --- 0% 0% N/A
S J O'Donoghue
Trained at: Kialla
Owners: G C Wilson, P Wilson, Latengo Pty Ltd
Breeder(s): D J Sharpe
Colours: White, Orange Diamond & Sleeves
Age/Sex: 8 year old grey gelding
Breeding: Changeover NZ - Lombo Mini Lamouch (Lombo Pocket Watch)
National Rating: NR76
Gear Changes
Removed: ; Added:
RECENT FORM
RESULT DAY RACE DETAILS RESULT
4 of 8 8
CHARLTN (Good) 15/03/2026, 2570m, No NR. 1:54.6 (55.2, 27.9)
Finished 4/8 btn 14.6m, $20000, Ryan Sanderson (Fr4), $71.00
restrained after start, 1 out 3 back at bell
1st MIKI TO SUCCESS (Sr1)
2nd SANCHEZ (Fr1) 4.5m
3rd LE SPARTACUS (Fr2) 9.5m
3 of 7 18
MELTON (Good) 07/03/2026, 2240m, NR 75 to 88. 1:57.2 (56.0, 27.2)
Finished 3/7 btn 2.7m, $17500, Ryan Sanderson (Fr3), $16.00
restrained after start, pulled hard, 3 back on pegs at bell
1st ISTHISJUSTFANTASY (Fr7)
2nd ATA RANGI (Fr5) HD
3rd FRUGAL FARE (Fr3) 2.3m
4 of 10 11
SHEPPTN (Good) 17/02/2026, 1690m, NR 60 to 80. 1:55.2 (57.4, 28.7)
Finished 4/10 btn 3.0m, $8000, Ryan Sanderson (Sr3), $3.60
1 out 6 back at bell
1st EDWARDE GRANGE (Fr2)
2nd LE BELLE BIJOUX (Sr4) 2.4m
3rd TEN DA TOUCH NZ (Sr2) HFHD
3 of 8 20
BENDIGO (Good) 06/02/2026, 1650m, NR up to 80 (NMWL6M) 1:54.7 (54.5, 27.2)
Finished 3/8 btn 5.5m, $8000, Ryan Sanderson (Sr1), $11.00
1 out 1 back at bell
1st ODIN (Fr4)
2nd ROYAL APPOINTMENT (Fr5) 1.6m
3rd HUGO ROCKS (Fr3) 3.8m
3rd FRUGAL FARE (Sr1) 3.8m
12 of 12 34
SHEPPTN (Fast) 17/01/2026, 1690m, NR 65 to 79. 1:54.4 (55.1, 27.8)
Finished 12/12 btn 18.2m, $15000, Ryan Sanderson (Sr4), $23.00
1 out 4 back at bell, 3 wide latter
1st HES NO ROMEO NZ (Sr2)
2nd THE BRIDE (Fr3) 1.6m
3rd GOLDEN TRIBE (Sr5) 7.3m
10 of 12 50
GNBOWER (Good) 14/12/2025, 2630m, NR up to 95. 1:58.3 (59.1, 29.1)
Finished 10/12 btn 63.3m, $10000, Ryan Sanderson (Sr2), $7.50
3 wide middle with trail, 3 wide middle, worked forward, outside leader at bell, broke, last chance to race truly
1st CRIME WRITER (Fr2)
2nd DIAMOND ECLIPSE (Sr5) 1.3m
3rd HERAKLES (Fr4) NK
1 of 9 7
G DERBY (Good) 25/10/2025, 2230m, No NR. 1:58.0 (57.5, 28.5)
Finished 1/9 $6999, Jack Laugher (Sr2), $5.00
3 wide middle, worked forward, outside leader at bell
1st FRUGAL FARE (Sr2)
2nd LAST TANGO IN HEAVEN NZ (Fr6) 1.7m
3rd PRIORITISE (Fr4) 1.3m
6 of 10 18
G DERBY (Good) 18/10/2025, 2645m, No NR. 1:56.2 (56.3, 28.0)
Finished 6/10 btn 35.9m, $9999, Abbey Turnbull (Sr1), $34.00
4 back on the pegs at bell, raced roughly, warning issued
1st MIKI TO SUCCESS (Sr3)
2nd DHAULAGIRI NZ (Fr3) 9.5m
3rd HEZROCKINROYALTY (Fr5) 14.5m
2 of 7 10
SHEPPTN (Good) 30/09/2025, 2190m, NR 60 to 80. 1:57.8 (56.0, 28.2)
Finished 2/7 btn 1.7m, $8000, Ryan Sanderson (Fr5), $3.80
gate speed, led, leader at bell
1st ALOT LIKE LOUIE (Fr6)
2nd FRUGAL FARE (Fr5) 1.7m
3rd TRIPLE ROCK SAINT NZ (Fr1) 3.2m
4 of 9 N/A
MELTON (Good) 20/09/2025, 1720m, 1W/15.0K stake 1:54.9 (56.0, 27.8)
Finished 4/9 btn 7.0m, $15000, Ryan Sanderson (Fr4), $4.60
gate speed, caught wide early , worked forward, outside leader at bell
1st PLAINS IN HEAVEN (Fr7)
2nd CURYO GENTLEMAN (Fr3) 1.7m
3rd EARL OF PEMBROKE NZ (Fr5) 1.4m