Melton (VIC)
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8
R8
15h32m
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
5 - RUFF NUT
  • 5 Ruff Nut (FR5)
  • D: Aaron Dunn
  • T: A J Dunn
  • 1-3-1-5-8-2-2-8-5-x
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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
14-3-2-2
TRACK
10-1-3-2
DISTANCE
9-1-2-2
TRK / DIST
23-4-6-1
LAST SEASON
0-0-0-0
THIS SEASON
CAREER STATISTICS
20%
WIN S/RATE
47%
PLACE S/RATE
30-6-6-2
CAREER
$56,641
PRIZE MONEY
1700 - 2240
WIN RANGE
135
DAYS LAST RACE
Career Statistics
Stats Win % Place % Rank
Total 30-6-6-2 20% 47% 5
Distance 10-1-3-2 10% 60% 5
Dist Range 17-2-5-2 12% 53% 5
Track 14-3-2-2 21% 50% 3
Track / Dist 9-1-2-2 11% 56% 5
This Season 0-0-0-0 0% 0% N/A
Last Season 23-4-6-1 17% 48% 6
1st up 0-0-0-0 0% 0% N/A
2nd up 0-0-0-0 0% 0% N/A
Career Best MR 1:54.7MS 6
Distance Best MR 1:55.7MS 4
Stable Stats
Stats Win % Place % Rank
Driver 12mth --- 0% 0% N/A
Aaron Dunn
Trainer 12mth --- 0% 0% N/A
A J Dunn
Trained at: Horsham
Owners: A J (Aaron) Dunn
Breeder(s): A J Dunn
Colours: Blue, Yellow Triangular Quarters, White Sleeves With Blue Diamonds
Age/Sex: 4 year old bay gelding
Breeding: Poster Boy - Azzgoodazz (Art Major USA)
National Rating: NR74
Gear Changes
Removed: ; Added:
RECENT FORM
RESULT DAY RACE DETAILS RESULT
5 of 12 11
BENDIGO (Good) 26/11/2025, 2150m, No NR. 1:54.6 (56.1, 29.0)
Finished 5/12 btn 6.9m, $15000, Aaron Dunn (Sr1), $7.50
4 back on the pegs at bell, inconvenienced, shifted in, used sprint lane, driver cautioned tightening
1st OLLIES THE BOSS (Fr3)
2nd MIKI SING (Fr5) 2.4m
3rd SOHO THE REAL DEAL (Sr3) 2.8m
8 of 12 8
MELTON (Good) 15/11/2025, 2240m, No NR. 1:54.8 (55.2, 27.2)
Finished 8/12 btn 13.4m, $15000, Jackie Barker (Fr2), $31.00
gate speed, 1 out 3 back at bell
1st NEW SHUFFLE (Fr1)
2nd ITS CONFIDENTIAL (Sr1) 1.5m
3rd FORTY LOVE (Sr3) 1.4m
2 of 8 17
MELTON (Fast) 07/11/2025, 2240m, No NR. 1:56.5 (57.0, 28.6)
Finished 2/8 btn 4.5m, $10000, Aaron Dunn (Sr1), $4.40
outside leader at bell
1st ZENARIO (Fr5)
2nd RUFF NUT (Sr1) 4.5m
3rd OLLIES THE BOSS (Fr1) 8.4m
2 of 10 10
MILDURA (Good) 21/10/2025, 2190m, No NR. 1:57.5 (58.4, 29.2)
Finished 2/10 btn 1.2m, $12500, Aaron Dunn (Sr3), $4.00
3 wide early, worked forward, outside leader at bell
1st ZENARIO (Sr1)
2nd RUFF NUT (Sr3) 1.2m
3rd MIKI B NZ (Sr2) HFHD
8 of 9 7
MELTON (Good) 11/10/2025, 2760m, No NR. 1:55.5 (54.3, 27.6)
Finished 8/9 btn 69.4m, $20000, Aaron Dunn (Fr4), $101.00
restrained after start, checked and broke, 5 back on the pegs at bell, tired latter stages, no action taken
1st STORMS COLLIDE (Sr1)
2nd FATE AWAITS (Fr2) 1.5m
3rd CAPTAIN PERFECT (Fr6) 2.4m
5 of 9 14
MELTON (Good) 04/10/2025, 2240m, No NR. 1:53.0 (54.5, 27.6)
Finished 5/9 btn 8.3m, $20000, Kerryn Manning (Fr4), $81.00
pre race swab, 1 out 1 back at bell, inconvenienced
1st ITS CONFIDENTIAL (Sr1)
2nd STORMS COLLIDE (Fr3) 1.3m
3rd CIGANO (Sr2) HFHD
1 of 8 14
MELTON (Good) 20/09/2025, 1720m, 1W/15.0K stake 1:54.7 (55.9, 27.9)
Finished 1/8 $15000, Aaron Dunn (Fr4), $3.50
trainer cautioned tactics, gate speed, worked forward, led, leader at bell, swabbed
1st RUFF NUT (Fr4)
2nd HEZA PUNK ROCKER NZ (Fr7) SHFHD
3rd ALL DA RAGE (Fr5) 2.2m
3 of 9 14
MELTON (Good) 06/09/2025, 2240m, No NR. 1:54.6 (55.8, 28.1)
Finished 3/9 btn NK, $20000, Kerryn Manning (Fr6), $18.00
gate speed, worked forward, led, leader at bell
1st FORTY LOVE (Sr2)
2nd RONNIE THE HAMMER (Fr3) 1.0m
3rd RUFF NUT (Fr6) SHFHD
1 of 12 7
MELTON (Good) 23/08/2025, 2240m, 0W/15.0K stake 1:55.7 (58.2, 29.6)
Finished 1/12 $15000, Aaron Dunn (Sr4), $2.10
3 wide middle, worked forward, outside leader at bell, swabbed
1st RUFF NUT (Sr4)
2nd MERRYWOOD PAUL (Sr3) NK
3rd MICHEN ROY (Fr3) SHFHD
1 of 9 N/A
MELTON (Good) 16/08/2025, 1720m, NR up to 55. 1:55.7 (56.5, 28.5)
Finished 1/9 $8000, Aaron Dunn (Sr2), $2.80
pre race swab, 3 wide middle, worked forward, outside leader at bell, swabbed
1st RUFF NUT (Sr2)
2nd MAJOR CRUNCH (Fr2) 6.4m
3rd ROCKABILLY RINGO (Sr1) 5.5m