Melton (VIC)
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8
R8
17h14m
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
 
 
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R8
9 - ZENARIO
  • 9 Zenario (SR2)
  • D: James Herbertson
  • T: S M McNaulty, J M McNaulty
  • 1-x-2-1-1-5-4-1-3-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
4-1-0-0
TRACK
3-1-0-0
DISTANCE
3-1-0-0
TRK / DIST
9-4-1-1
LAST SEASON
0-0-0-0
THIS SEASON
1/9
OUR RANKING
CAREER STATISTICS
43%
WIN S/RATE
64%
PLACE S/RATE
14-6-1-2
CAREER
$52,620
PRIZE MONEY
1650 - 2240
WIN RANGE
111
DAYS LAST RACE
Career Statistics
Stats Win % Place % Rank
Total 14-6-1-2 43% 64% 1
Distance 3-1-0-0 33% 33% 2
Dist Range 9-4-1-1 44% 67% 1
Track 4-1-0-0 25% 25% 4
Track / Dist 3-1-0-0 33% 33% 2
This Season 0-0-0-0 0% 0% N/A
Last Season 9-4-1-1 44% 67% 1
1st up 0-0-0-0 0% 0% N/A
2nd up 0-0-0-0 0% 0% N/A
Career Best MR 1:56.2MS 8
Distance Best MR 1:56.2MS 7
Stable Stats
Stats Win % Place % Rank
Driver 12mth --- 0% 0% N/A
James Herbertson
Trainer 12mth --- 0% 0% N/A
S M McNaulty, J M McNaulty
Trained at: Kooreh
Owners: D M Helbers, P A Arnup
Breeder(s): D M Helbers, P A Arnup
Colours: Royal Blue, Red & White Diamonds
Age/Sex: 4 year old bay gelding
Breeding: Sportswriter USA - Kayteeoh Denario NZ (Rocknroll Hanover USA)
National Rating: NR73
Gear Changes
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RECENT FORM
RESULT DAY RACE DETAILS RESULT
3 of 10 12
G DERBY (Good) 20/12/2025, 2230m, No NR. 1:56.9 (58.3, 29.4)
Finished 3/10 btn 7.6m, $35000, Luke Dunne (Fr2), $1.12
gate speed, unsuccessfully contested lead, outside leader at bell, outside leader throughout
1st ALWAYS DANCING (Fr1)
2nd IMPOSTER BOY (Fr3) 4.7m
3rd ZENARIO (Fr2) 2.9m
1 of 6 16
G DERBY (Good) 08/12/2025, 2230m, No NR. 1:56.2 (55.6, 28.0)
Finished 1/6 $8000, Luke Dunne (Fr3), $1.04
gate speed, led, leader at bell
1st ZENARIO (Fr3)
2nd IMPOSTER BOY (Fr1) 14.0m
3rd SPLASH OF PAYNT (Fr6) 20.0m
4 of 12 7
MELTON (Good) 22/11/2025, 2240m, No NR. 1:52.8 (56.3, 28.4)
Finished 4/12 btn 1.9m, $100000, Jackie Barker (Fr4), $81.00
gate speed, 1 out 4 back at bell
1st ITS CONFIDENTIAL (Fr2)
2nd FORTY LOVE (Fr6) SHFHD
3rd COASTAL DRIVE (Sr4) NK
5 of 12 8
MELTON (Good) 15/11/2025, 2240m, No NR. 1:54.8 (55.2, 27.2)
Finished 5/12 btn 7.8m, $15000, Damian Wilson (Fr4), $19.00
pre race swab, gate speed, 1 out 2 back at bell
1st NEW SHUFFLE (Fr1)
2nd ITS CONFIDENTIAL (Sr1) 1.5m
3rd FORTY LOVE (Sr3) 1.4m
1 of 8 17
MELTON (Fast) 07/11/2025, 2240m, No NR. 1:56.5 (57.0, 28.6)
Finished 1/8 $10000, James Herbertson (Fr5), $1.70
gate speed, 1 out 1 back at bell, swabbed
1st ZENARIO (Fr5)
2nd RUFF NUT (Sr1) 4.5m
3rd OLLIES THE BOSS (Fr1) 8.4m
1 of 10 13
MILDURA (Good) 21/10/2025, 2190m, No NR. 1:57.5 (58.4, 29.2)
Finished 1/10 $12500, Luke Dunne (Sr1), $15.00
out of position at start, driver cautioned score up, 1 out 3 back at bell, 1 out 3 back at bell, shifted in, sulky contacted, driver suspended, swabbed
1st ZENARIO (Sr1)
2nd RUFF NUT (Sr3) 1.2m
3rd MIKI B NZ (Sr2) HFHD
2 of 11 78
BENDIGO (Good) 08/10/2025, 2150m, NR 50 to 59. 1:58.7 (57.4, 29.1)
Finished 2/11 btn SHFHD, $6000, James Herbertson (Sr4), $2.10
1 out 4 back at bell, jostled, driver fined
1st FIRE MARSHALL (Fr7)
2nd ZENARIO (Sr4) HFHD
3rd GOODTIME CAPTAIN (Fr5) 2.8m
1 of 9 19
SHEPPTN (Rain Affected) 22/07/2025, 2190m, NR up to 55. 2:00.2 (58.4, 28.1)
Finished 1/9 $6000, James Herbertson (Sr1), $1.70
1 out 1 back at bell, shifted out under pressure, warning issued
1st ZENARIO (Sr1)
2nd MCWIZARD (Fr7) 2.2m
3rd TURBO JAY (Sr2) HFNK
4 of 10 215
KILMORE (Good) 03/07/2025, 2180m, NR 50 to 55. 2:00.1 (57.9, 28.7)
Finished 4/10 btn 7.8m, $6000, James Herbertson (Sr2), $2.50
1 out 3 back at bell
1st IM WESLEY (Fr5)
2nd SKYFALL BENCHMARK (Fr4) HD
3rd VINCE LOMBARDI NZ (Fr2) 6.8m
1 of 9 N/A
G DERBY (Good) 30/11/2024, 1800m, No NR. 1:56.2 (57.0, 28.2)
Finished 1/9 $35000, Michael A Smith (Fr3), $4.20
post race blood test, gate speed, led, surrendered lead early, behind leader at bell, swabbed
1st ZENARIO (Fr3)
2nd SPLASH OF PAYNT (Fr5) 3.8m
3rd ART REGAL (Sr1) 14.6m