Melton (VIC)
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R2
15h49m
Apg Trot
2240m | Mobile Start | Trotters | 6:32pm
TRACK INFORMATION
Max 7 across front
Sprint lane
RACE CONDITIONS
2-3 WINs PBD/LTW/NR
RESTRICTIONS
4YO and older
No sex restrictions
PRIZE MONEY
$6,000
 
 
  Flucs Open Today Fluc -3 Fluc -2 Fluc -1 Win
R2
4 - VOLDAGHA
  • 4 Voldagha (FR4)
  • D: Liam Older (C)
  • T: R K Bartley
  • 7-2-2-3-7-3-1-x-4-1
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RACE COMMENT
OVERVIEW: COLTRANE (11) drops sharply in grade after contesting stronger Saturday night company here at Melton where he was solid late from a backrow draw when fourth. He was a strong winner prior and unlucky the start before that, suggesting he’s trending in the right direction. His best form is superior to these. SPANISH RIZARDO (1) draws to advantage and can utilise his early gate speed to either lead or secure the ideal trail. He won here four starts ago from behind the leader. KENNYS SON (10) has been flying with three wins from his past four starts, including defeating several of these, though the move from the front row to the back row makes things tougher. VOLDAGA (4) resumed below expectations but bounced back strongly with a good Shepparton win last start, albeit in slightly easier company. BACK: COLTRANE (11) – 3.5 units (win)
TODAY'S STATISTICS
3-0-0-1
TRACK
3-0-0-1
DISTANCE
3-0-0-1
TRK / DIST
7-1-2-2
LAST SEASON
2-1-0-0
THIS SEASON
3/11
OUR RANKING
CAREER STATISTICS
15%
WIN S/RATE
54%
PLACE S/RATE
13-2-2-3
CAREER
$27,180
PRIZE MONEY
1690 - 2190
WIN RANGE
17
DAYS LAST RACE
Career Statistics
Stats Win % Place % Rank
Total 13-2-2-3 15% 54% 2
Distance 3-0-0-1 0% 33% 5
Dist Range 11-1-1-3 9% 45% 7
Track 3-0-0-1 0% 33% 6
Track / Dist 3-0-0-1 0% 33% 5
This Season 2-1-0-0 50% 50% 1
Last Season 7-1-2-2 14% 71% 2
1st up 0-0-0-0 0% 0% N/A
2nd up 0-0-0-0 0% 0% N/A
Career Best MR TR2:02.2MS 8
Distance Best MR TR2:04.3MS 10
Win distances: 1690m (1), 2190m (1)
Stable Stats
Stats Win % Place % Rank
Driver 12mth --- 0% 0% N/A
Liam Older
Trainer 12mth --- 0% 0% N/A
R K Bartley
Trained at: Kialla
Owners: N J Ross, J J Whitehead, C Bartley, H Ross, L C Pitt, I Leijen, R Gellatly, Baretta Racing Group, D M Harrison, J W Nissen, W E Ross, J S Phillips
Breeder(s): Balmain Lodge Racing Stables
Colours: Purple, White Braces, Purple Yoke With White Stars, White Collor & Cuffs
Age/Sex: 4 year old bay gelding
Breeding: Volstead USA - Cashel Dagha NZ (Pine Chip (US))
National Rating: NR56
Gear Changes
Removed: ; Added:
RECENT FORM
RESULT DAY RACE DETAILS RESULT
1 of 9 14
SHEPPTN (Good) 12/05/2026, 1690m, 0-2 WINs 2:02.2 (59.7, 29.6)
Finished 1/9 $6000, Mark Pitt (Fr3), $2.30
1 out 1 back at bell
1st VOLDAGHA (Fr3)
2nd SAMMY HALLER (Sr2) HD
3rd ALDEBARANHARLEQUIN (Fr4) 3.0m
4 of 6 196
SHEPPTN (Good) 28/04/2026, 2190m, 0-2 WINs 2:04.8 (62.5, 32.1)
Finished 4/6 btn 20.5m, $6000, Mark Pitt (Fr2), $4.40
gate speed, led, leader at bell
1st BAT OUT OF HILL (Fr5)
2nd I AM HARRO (Sr1) 13.9m
3rd BUMPER SERVICE (Fr3) 6.3m
1 of 7 31
SHEPPTN (Good) 14/10/2025, 2190m, MAIDEN 2:04.3 (60.3, 29.7)
Finished 1/7 $6000, Mark Pitt (Fr2), $1.30
gate speed, worked forward, led, leader at bell
1st VOLDAGHA (Fr2)
2nd LITTLE MISS MORGAN (Sr1) 1.8m
3rd ALDEBARAN MISTIQUE (Fr4) 2.4m
3 of 12 10
MELTON (Good) 13/09/2025, 2240m, No NR. 2:00.5 (58.7, 28.7)
Finished 3/12 btn 10.6m, $125000, Mark Pitt (Fr3), $151.00
pre race swab, 1 out 2 back at bell
1st SAM NIEN (Sr1)
2nd IJUSTCALLEDTOSAY (Fr1) 1.8m
3rd VOLDAGHA (Fr3) 8.8m
7 of 11 28
BENDIGO (Good) 03/09/2025, 2150m, No NR. 2:00.5 (59.4, 29.2)
Finished 7/11 btn 32.2m, $10000, Mark Pitt (Fr3), $51.00
gate speed, checked, 4 back on the pegs at bell, held up early
1st IJUSTCALLEDTOSAY (Sr5)
2nd ZARSKI (Sr2) 2.5m
3rd SAM NIEN (Sr1) 8.9m
3 of 9 15
BENDIGO (Good) 06/08/2025, 2150m, MAIDEN 2:02.2 (60.1, 29.7)
Finished 3/9 btn 12.9m, $6000, Cameron Maggs (Fr4), $3.00
gate speed, led, surrendered lead early, worked forward, led, leader at bell
1st KEAYANG MINNESOTA (Fr7)
2nd LOVE ME AGAIN NZ (Fr5) 10.7m
3rd VOLDAGHA (Fr4) 2.2m
2 of 8 7
SHEPPTN (Rain Affected) 22/07/2025, 1690m, MAIDEN 2:01.2 (59.9, 29.3)
Finished 2/8 btn 2.2m, $6000, Mark Pitt (Fr1), $1.40
gate speed, led, leader at bell
1st HURRICANE KATIE (Sr1)
2nd VOLDAGHA (Fr1) 2.2m
3rd JILLIBY TOPGUN (Fr3) 2.0m
2 of 9 14
SHEPPTN (Good) 15/07/2025, 2190m, MAIDEN 2:01.8 (59.0, 29.8)
Finished 2/9 btn 15.6m, $6000, Mark Pitt (Sr2), $3.90
1 out 2 back at bell
1st WAIKARE ADRIENNA (Fr2)
2nd VOLDAGHA (Sr2) 15.6m
3rd TAKEN BY WINE (Fr3) 1.2m
7 of 9 290
SHEPPTN (Good) 01/07/2025, 2190m, MAIDEN 2:04.5 (60.7, 31.1)
Finished 7/9 btn 18.2m, $6000, Mark Pitt (Fr3), $1.22
worked forward, led, hung out, shifted out under pressure, outside leader at bell, broke under pressure, last chance to race truly, vets examination after race, condition reported, Follow Up Report
1st BUMPER SERVICE (Fr2)
2nd JILLIBY TOPGUN (Fr1) HD
3rd TAKEN BY WINE (Fr7) 4.7m
8 of 12 N/A
MELTON (Good) 14/09/2024, 2240m, No NR. 1:59.5 (58.1, 28.6)
Finished 8/12 btn 47.3m, $100000, Rebecca Bartley (Sr3), $61.00
trainer cautioned gear, broke in score up, caused false start, out of draw mobile starts, 1 out 2 back at bell
1st COMMODUS (Fr7)
2nd VYTIS (Fr6) 2.7m
3rd ZARSKI (Fr4) 5.6m