Stawell (VIC)
1 2 3 4
5 6 7
R4
10h48m
Stawell Gift Hall of Fame Trotters Handicap
2600m | Standing Start | Trotters | 2:53pm
TRACK INFORMATION
Max 7 across front
Sprint lane
RACE CONDITIONS
No NR. PBD/NR
RESTRICTIONS
No age restrictions
No sex restrictions
PRIZE MONEY
$6,000
 
 
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R4
4 - ITGETSBETTER
  • 4 Itgetsbetter (FT FR4)
  • D: Michael Bellman
  • T: J B O'Connor
  • 4-5-0-4-x-6-5-6-2-8
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RACE COMMENT
OVERVIEW: MATTYO (5) has performed strongly in each of his runs since resuming and is nearing a win. He began quickly to lead, copped pressure mid-race and eventually took cover at the 1600m when second behind Fremarks Peggy at Horsham last outing. AI SEDHAI (9) is a tough type and should prove hard to beat. She raced without cover throughout and was too strong in the run to the finish when she scored at Maryborough last outing. SONARMI JOH (10) has commenced from the very tough handicap of 40m at his past two attempts and will appreciate moving forward 10m for this assignment. He finished off well for third behind Sister Molly and Kamaran in a stronger race at Terang on May 18. BROWN EYED KATE (1) and NEDZA THRILLER (7) are both fast beginners from the standing start and cannot be left out of calculations. BACK: MATTYO (5) – 1 unit (each way)
TODAY'S STATISTICS
0-0-0-0
TRACK
0-0-0-0
DISTANCE
0-0-0-0
TRK / DIST
22-1-3-2
LAST SEASON
5-0-1-0
THIS SEASON
CAREER STATISTICS
3%
WIN S/RATE
24%
PLACE S/RATE
29-1-4-2
CAREER
$10,922
PRIZE MONEY
N/A
WIN RANGE
14
DAYS LAST RACE
Career Statistics
Stats Win % Place % Rank
Total 29-1-4-2 3% 24% 7
Distance 0-0-0-0 0% 0% N/A
Dist Range 0-0-0-0 0% 0% N/A
Track 0-0-0-0 0% 0% N/A
Track / Dist 0-0-0-0 0% 0% N/A
This Season 5-0-1-0 0% 20% 7
Last Season 22-1-3-2 5% 27% 7
1st up 0-0-0-0 0% 0% N/A
2nd up 0-0-0-0 0% 0% N/A
Career Best MR TR2:06.8MS 8
Distance Best MR N/A
Standing Starts 5-0-1-0 0% 20% 7
Win distances:
Stable Stats
Stats Win % Place % Rank
Driver 12mth --- 0% 0% N/A
Michael Bellman
Trainer 12mth --- 0% 0% N/A
J B O'Connor
Trained at: Narrawong
Owners: C M O'Connor, J B O'Connor, T Hickey, S Hickey, C Snowdon, G Snowdon, T J McGarity, P M Donelly, S B Donelly, M Tamburro, J Cattogio, C Yigit, D Padgett, F J Psaila
Breeder(s): A X O'Connor, J K O'Connor
Colours: Black, Red Maltese Cross, Black & White Hooped Sleeves
Age/Sex: 4 year old bay gelding
Breeding: Volstead USA - Keystone Clare (Keystone Salute USA)
National Rating: NR41
Gear Changes
Removed: ; Added:
RECENT FORM
RESULT DAY RACE DETAILS RESULT
8 of 9 6
TERANG (Good) 18/05/2026, 2180m, No NR. 2:05.8 (59.8, 30.1)
Finished 8/9 btn 20.9m, $6000, Michael Bellman (FT Fr2), $26.00
pre race swab, 3 back on pegs at bell
1st SISTER MOLLY (20 Fr1)
2nd KAMARAN (20 Fr2) 3.0m
3rd SONARMI JOH (40 Fr1) 7.7m
2 of 7 7
MT.GAMB (Good) 12/05/2026, 2190m, No NR. 2:02.7 (62.6, 32.2)
Finished 2/7 btn 2.7m, $3500, Michael Bellman (FT Fr1), $13.00
worked forward, led, leader at bell
1st BROWN EYED KATE (FT Fr4)
2nd ITGETSBETTER (FT Fr1) 2.7m
3rd MY MOTHER SAID (FT Fr2) 6.4m
6 of 8 14
TERANG (Good) 05/05/2026, 1680m, NR up to 45. 2:03.0 (60.1, 30.2)
Finished 6/8 btn 10.8m, $4000, Michael Bellman (Sr1), $31.00
4 back on the pegs at bell
1st BUMPER CROP (Fr5)
2nd BROWN EYED KATE (Fr3) 2.6m
3rd ROBERT JOHN (Fr4) 1.7m
5 of 8 14
MT.GAMB (Good) 21/04/2026, 2190m, No NR. 2:08.8 (61.9, 31.9)
Finished 5/8 btn 21.4m, $5000, Michael Bellman (FT Fr6), $10.00
outside leader at bell, back in stand draw
1st MY MOTHER SAID (FT Fr2)
2nd LADY SUSPICIOUS (10 Fr2) HFHD
3rd BROWN EYED KATE (10 Fr1) 2.9m
6 of 7 98
MT.GAMB (Good) 07/04/2026, 1780m, NR up to 45. 2:03.4 (62.3, 32.0)
Finished 6/7 btn 13.4m, $3500, Mark Phillips (Fr2), $8.00
broke in score up, out of position at start, out of draw mobile starts, 4 back on the pegs at bell
1st BROWN EYED KATE (Fr4)
2nd LADY SUSPICIOUS (Sr1) HD
3rd MY MOTHER SAID (Fr6) 3.0m
4 of 7 10
MT.GAMB (Good) 30/12/2025, 2190m, No NR. 2:07.6 (61.5, 30.8)
Finished 4/7 btn 38.5m, $4500, Brent Howard (10 Fr4), $21.00
broke, warning issued, 5 back on the pegs at bell
1st FEEL THE MOMENT (10 Fr3)
2nd SONARMI JOH (50 Fr1) 1.8m
3rd ALDEBARAN ANTON (30 Fr1) 1.1m
11 of 11 4
MELTON (Good) 20/12/2025, 1720m, 10.0K 1:58.6 (59.3, 29.6)
Finished 11/11 btn 229.2m, $20000, Connor Clarke (Fr7), $151.00
out of position at start, warning issued, 4 wide early, restrained middle stages, 1 out 5 back at bell, tired latter stages, vets examination after race, endoscopic exam, no abnormalities rep., stood down 1 trial, run queried
1st DANCE FIGHTER (Fr4)
2nd HODY MOKE (Fr5) 1.7m
3rd SKY SPIRIT (Sr2) HD
5 of 7 28
MT.GAMB (Good) 16/12/2025, 2190m, NR up to 50. 2:07.1 (62.2, 32.0)
Finished 5/7 btn 24.7m, $4500, Brent Howard (Fr1), $11.00
post race blood test, gate speed, 4 back on the pegs at bell, inconvenienced
1st ALDEBARAN ANTON (Fr6)
2nd MOONSHINE PENNY (Fr5) 6.0m
3rd ALLAWART BOB (Fr4) 10.7m
4 of 8 18
MT.GAMB (Good) 18/11/2025, 2190m, NR up to 50. 2:06.9 (62.8, 31.2)
Finished 4/8 btn 32.6m, $4500, Brent Howard (Fr1), $26.00
gate speed, 4 back on the pegs at bell
1st COCONUT MICKEY (Fr6)
2nd ALDEBARAN ANTON (Fr5) 15.6m
3rd MOONSHINE PENNY (Sr1) 1.3m
2 of 7 N/A
MT.GAMB (Good) 31/10/2025, 2190m, NR up to 44. 2:08.5 (62.1, 31.9)
Finished 2/7 btn 9.1m, $4500, Brent Howard (Fr2), $7.00
gate speed, worked forward, led, leader at bell
1st ALDEBARAN ANTON (Sr1)
2nd ITGETSBETTER (Fr2) 9.1m
3rd MOONSHINE PENNY (Fr5) 2.7m
...
LAST WIN
1 of 7 N/A
ARARAT (Good) 27/10/2025, 2195m, MAIDEN 2:06.8 (62.7, 31.3)
Finished 1/7 $6000, Connor Clarke (Fr3), $11.00
pre race swab, gate speed, led, surrendered lead early, behind leader at bell, contact marker pegs, used sprint lane
1st ITGETSBETTER (Fr3)
2nd METRO SWISH NZ (Fr4) 1.6m
3rd LUCKY YOU (Fr5) 2.0m