Prydes Easifeed Free For All Trot
5:08pm • 2240m • Mobile Start • Trotters • Sprint lane • No NR. • No age restrictions • $22,5005:08pm • 2240m • Mobile Start • Trotters • Sprint lane • No NR. • No age restrictions • $22,500
D: Chris Alford
T: C W Lang, S L Mahar
Age
4 years old
Sex
Bay - Mare
Today's Stats
Track
14-4-4-3
Distance
10-3-3-2
Track & Distance
10-3-3-2
Last Season
12-4-2-6
This Season
6-1-3-0
Career
22-6-5-6
Prize Money
$131,530
Win Range
1720 - 2240
Last 10 Starts
112x222761
Last Run
28 days ago
Win S/Rate
Place S/Rate
| Total | Distance | Dist Range | Track | Trk & Dist | This Season | Last Season | 1st Up | 2nd Up | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stats | 22-6-5-6 | 10-3-3-2 | 15-5-4-2 | 14-4-4-3 | 10-3-3-2 | 6-1-3-0 | 12-4-2-6 | 0-0-0-0 | 0-0-0-0 | |
| Win % | 27% | 30% | 33% | 29% | 30% | 17% | 33% | 0% | 0% | |
| Place % | 77% | 80% | 73% | 79% | 80% | 67% | 100% | 0% | 0% | |
| Rank | 3 | 5 | 3 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 3 | - | - |
| Finish | Date | Track | Distance | Race No. | Cond. | Class | Margin | Prize won | Driver | BR | Handicap | SP | Last Run | Settle | Mile rate | Winner | 2nd | 3rd |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/8 | 9 May 2026 | Melton | 2240m | - | NR 70 to 85. | Aldebaran Park Trot | - | $17,500 | Chris Lang | Fr7 | - | $2.70 | 7 days ago | - | 1:58.7 (58.7, 29.4) | I Am Wilma | Stockman Peter HD | Tweedledee NZ 5.1m |
| 6/9 | 2 May 2026 | Melton | 1720m | - | No NR. | Scotch Notch Memorial Trot | 12.3m | $22,500 | Chris Alford | Fr2 | - | $11.00 | 7 days ago | - | 1:55.6 (56.7, 28.2) | Remus Phoenix | Lovemeto NZ NK | Keayang Stuka 6.0m |
| 7/8 | 25 Apr 2026 | Melton | 2240m | - | No NR. | Sumthingaboutmaori G1 | 26.8m | $60,000 | Chris Lang | Fr5 | - | $26.00 | 35 days ago | - | 1:57.6 (57.1, 28.5) | Jilliby Ballerini | Jilliby Dreamlover 6.7m | Rockinwithattitude 1.6m |
| 2/6 | 21 Mar 2026 | Melton | 2240m | - | No NR. | Hertz Melton Trot | 3.9m | $20,000 | Chris Lang | Fr3 | - | $2.50 | 21 days ago | - | 1:58.2 (57.8, 28.9) | Rockinwithattitude | I Am Wilma 3.9m | Aldebaran Acrux USA 2.0m |
| 2/6 | 28 Feb 2026 | Melton | 1720m | - | No NR. | Breed For Speed Gold Trot | 2.7m | $30,000 | Chris Alford | Fr3 | - | $7.50 | 7 days ago | - | 1:54.8 (56.4, 27.7) | Rockinwithattitude | I Am Wilma 2.7m | Keayang Gucci 8.7m |
| 2/8 | 21 Feb 2026 | Melton | 2240m | - | NR up to 90. | Renown Silverware Trot | 4.2m | $17,500 | Chris Alford | Fr3 | - | $1.35 | 70 days ago | - | 1:59.5 (57.6, 28.5) | Remus Phoenix | I Am Wilma 4.2m | More Wanted 3.3m |
| 2/12 | 13 Dec 2025 | Melton | 2240m | - | No NR. | Hyland Breeders Crown | 1.8m | $60,000 | Chris Alford | Fr3 | - | $1.35 | 10 days ago | - | 1:59.1 (57.0, 28.1) | Keayang Kurki | I Am Wilma 1.8m | Gatesys Gem 3.0m |
| 1/7 | 3 Dec 2025 | Bendigo | 2150m | - | No NR. | Hyland Breeders Crown | - | $10,000 | Chris Alford | Sr1 | - | $1.75 | 11 days ago | - | 1:57.6 (57.6, 28.2) | I Am Wilma | Wind Chaser 8.6m | Prohibited Grace 1.1m |
| 1/12 | 22 Nov 2025 | Melton | 2240m | - | No NR. | Apg Vicbred Super Series | - | $60,000 | Chris Alford | Sr2 | - | $2.70 | 8 days ago | - | 1:58.3 (58.4, 28.5) | I Am Wilma | Keayang Kurki 16.5m | Jilliby Dreamlover SHFHD |
| 1/10 | 14 Nov 2025 | Melton | 2240m | - | No NR. | Apg Vicbred Super Series | - | $10,000 | Chris Alford | Fr6 | - | $2.00 | - | - | 2:00.1 (58.4, 28.0) | I Am Wilma | Jilliby Dreamlover 4.6m | Prohibited Grace 5.3m |
| Firm | Good | Soft | Heavy | Synthetic | All Wet | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stats | 0-0-0-0 | 0-0-0-0 | 0-0-0-0 | 0-0-0-0 | 0-0-0-0 | 0-0-0-0 | |
| Win % | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | |
| Place % | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | |
| Rank | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Sire
Father Patrick (US)
Dam
Aleppo Jewel
Trained at
Riddells Creek
Colours
Green, Yellow Sash & Armbands
Owners
W L Schulze, D M Keller, G Werner, M Parry, B Fisher, D Sherwell, H Clugston, P Weir, J James
| Driver (12 months) | Stats | Win % | Place % | Rank | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chris Alford | 0-0-0-0 | 0% | 0% | - |
| Trainer (12 months) | Stats | Win % | Place % | Rank | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| C W Lang, S L Mahar | 0-0-0-0 | 0% | 0% | - |
Race comment
OVERVIEW: MECARNO (4) is one of trotting’s emerging excitement machines who closed his three-year-old season with three Group 1 wins, including trainer-driver Michael Bellman’s first in the Victoria Trotters Derby. While it’s never easy to step straight into open company and win, he has performed very impressively at the trials and has always shaped as a squaregaiter that would measure up well in this grade based on his strength and toughness last campaign. I’m concerned he might land in the breeze and from there it would be tough, but I’m a huge fan of this guy and can’t wait to see how far he can go. ARCEE PHOENIX (11) is on a mission for back-to-back Inter Dominion titles in Queensland during July and returns from a spell here. The multiple Group 1 winner wasn’t at the top of his game last campaign and actually hasn’t won a race since that Inter Dom grand final victory in 2025. However, he has trialled nicely for his return, including a 3m defeat by some handy pacers at Melton on May 26 and win over stablemate GOTFEELINGSYOUKNOW (5) on Tuesday, and looks ready to run a forward race. IM BOBBY (6) sprint-laned to a good win last weekend at Melton and will be hard to run down if he spears across and finds the front here, while KEAYANG STUKA (9) looks next best despite a month between runs.
Age
7 years old
Sex
Brown - Gelding
Today's Stats
Track
42-13-6-6
Distance
24-7-3-5
Track & Distance
24-7-3-5
Last Season
23-12-6-2
This Season
10-2-0-2
Career
108-22-16-14
Prize Money
$295,215
Win Range
1609 - 2690
Last 10 Starts
1437576x61
Last Run
7 days ago
Win S/Rate
Place S/Rate
| Total | Distance | Dist Range | Track | Trk & Dist | This Season | Last Season | 1st Up | 2nd Up | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stats | 108-22-16-14 | 24-7-3-5 | 73-10-9-11 | 42-13-6-6 | 24-7-3-5 | 10-2-0-2 | 23-12-6-2 | 0-0-0-0 | 0-0-0-0 | |
| Win % | 20% | 29% | 14% | 31% | 29% | 20% | 52% | 0% | 0% | |
| Place % | 48% | 63% | 41% | 60% | 63% | 40% | 87% | 0% | 0% | |
| Rank | 8 | 7 | 8 | 4 | 7 | 5 | 2 | - | - |
| Finish | Date | Track | Distance | Race No. | Cond. | Class | Margin | Prize won | Driver | BR | Handicap | SP | Last Run | Settle | Mile rate | Winner | 2nd | 3rd |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/9 | 30 May 2026 | Melton | 1720m | - | No NR. | Nutrien Equine Trot Ffa | - | $22,500 | Tasmyn Potter | Sr1 | - | $7.00 | 14 days ago | - | 1:55.2 (57.1, 28.5) | Im Bobby | Lovemeto NZ 1.8m | Remus Phoenix 2.1m |
| 6/8 | 16 May 2026 | Melton | 2240m | - | No NR. | Aldebaran Park Ffa Trot | 19.5m | $22,500 | James Herbertson | Fr1 | - | $2.90 | 63 days ago | - | 1:56.5 (57.2, 29.0) | Lovemeto NZ | Remus Phoenix 7.1m | El Resamo 5.2m |
| 6/10 | 14 Mar 2026 | Menangl | 1609m | - | No NR. | Hammerhead Mile G1 | 31.4m | $100,000 | James Herbertson | Fr9 | - | $81.00 | 28 days ago | - | 1:51.5 (55.1, 27.4) | Keayang Zahara | Jilliby Ballerini 12.5m | Remus Phoenix 1.5m |
| 7/10 | 14 Feb 2026 | Melton | 1720m | - | No NR. | Great Southern Star Final | 28.3m | $250,000 | James Herbertson | Fr4 | - | $34.00 | 7 days ago | - | 1:54.2 (54.2, 26.3) | Keayang Zahara | Jilliby Ballerini 8.7m | Jilliby Dreamlover 8.1m |
| 7/12 | 7 Feb 2026 | Kilmore | 2180m | - | No NR. | Mc Labour Kilmore Trot Cup | 23.4m | $75,000 | James Herbertson | Fr4 | - | $3.50 | 7 days ago | - | 1:57.8 (57.5, 29.3) | Jilliby Ballerini | Jilliby Dreamlover 5.0m | El Resamo 3.5m |
| 3/7 | 31 Jan 2026 | Cranbrn | 2080m | - | No NR. | Ladbrokes Trotters Cup | 21.9m | $75,000 | James Herbertson | Fr5 | - | $17.00 | 7 days ago | - | 1:58.2 (55.8, 27.8) | Keayang Zahara | Rockinwithattitude 9.3m | Im Bobby 12.6m |
| 4/8 | 24 Jan 2026 | Balarat | 2200m | - | No NR. | Harwood Grains Trot Cup | 16.9m | $75,000 | James Herbertson | Sr1 | - | $23.00 | 7 days ago | - | 1:56.8 (54.6, 26.9) | Keayang Zahara | Rockinwithattitude 11.0m | Arcee Phoenix HD |
| 1/6 | 17 Jan 2026 | Shepptn | 2690m | - | No NR. | Shepparton Trotters Cup | - | $30,000 | James Herbertson | Fr2 | - | $2.30 | 7 days ago | - | 1:59.6 (58.3, 28.6) | Im Bobby | Arcee Phoenix 13.8m | Gotfeelingsyouknow 5.8m |
| 3/6 | 10 Jan 2026 | Melton | 1720m | - | No NR. | Aldebaran Park Maori Mile | 9.3m | $100,000 | James Herbertson | Sr1 | - | $23.00 | - | - | 1:55.7 (55.6, 26.9) | Keayang Zahara | Arcee Phoenix 5.2m | Im Bobby 4.0m |
| Firm | Good | Soft | Heavy | Synthetic | All Wet | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stats | 0-0-0-0 | 0-0-0-0 | 0-0-0-0 | 0-0-0-0 | 0-0-0-0 | 0-0-0-0 | |
| Win % | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | |
| Place % | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | |
| Rank | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Sire
Majestic Son CA
Dam
Aldebaran Peggy
Trained at
Congupna
Colours
Red, Black Diamond & Armband
Owners
E J (Eddie) Tappe
| Driver (12 months) | Stats | Win % | Place % | Rank | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tasmyn Potter | 0-0-0-0 | 0% | 0% | - |
| Trainer (12 months) | Stats | Win % | Place % | Rank | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| E J Tappe | 0-0-0-0 | 0% | 0% | - |
Race comment
OVERVIEW: MECARNO (4) is one of trotting’s emerging excitement machines who closed his three-year-old season with three Group 1 wins, including trainer-driver Michael Bellman’s first in the Victoria Trotters Derby. While it’s never easy to step straight into open company and win, he has performed very impressively at the trials and has always shaped as a squaregaiter that would measure up well in this grade based on his strength and toughness last campaign. I’m concerned he might land in the breeze and from there it would be tough, but I’m a huge fan of this guy and can’t wait to see how far he can go. ARCEE PHOENIX (11) is on a mission for back-to-back Inter Dominion titles in Queensland during July and returns from a spell here. The multiple Group 1 winner wasn’t at the top of his game last campaign and actually hasn’t won a race since that Inter Dom grand final victory in 2025. However, he has trialled nicely for his return, including a 3m defeat by some handy pacers at Melton on May 26 and win over stablemate GOTFEELINGSYOUKNOW (5) on Tuesday, and looks ready to run a forward race. IM BOBBY (6) sprint-laned to a good win last weekend at Melton and will be hard to run down if he spears across and finds the front here, while KEAYANG STUKA (9) looks next best despite a month between runs.
Age
5 years old
Sex
Brown - Gelding
Today's Stats
Track
5-1-2-1
Distance
2-1-1-0
Track & Distance
2-1-1-0
Last Season
6-2-2-1
This Season
0-0-0-0
Career
17-5-7-1
Prize Money
$83,520
Win Range
1680 - 2240
Last 10 Starts
54x231129x
Last Run
245 days ago
Win S/Rate
Place S/Rate
| Total | Distance | Dist Range | Track | Trk & Dist | This Season | Last Season | 1st Up | 2nd Up | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stats | 17-5-7-1 | 2-1-1-0 | 8-4-3-0 | 5-1-2-1 | 2-1-1-0 | 0-0-0-0 | 6-2-2-1 | 0-0-0-0 | 0-0-0-0 | |
| Win % | 29% | 50% | 50% | 20% | 50% | 0% | 33% | 0% | 0% | |
| Place % | 76% | 100% | 88% | 80% | 100% | 0% | 83% | 0% | 0% | |
| Rank | 2 | 2 | 2 | 6 | 2 | - | 4 | - | - |
| Finish | Date | Track | Distance | Race No. | Cond. | Class | Margin | Prize won | Driver | BR | Handicap | SP | Last Run | Settle | Mile rate | Winner | 2nd | 3rd |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9/11 | 4 Oct 2025 | Melton | 2760m | - | No NR. | Western Syrups Trot | 44.6m | $30,000 | Matthew Craven | FT Fr2 | - | $16.00 | 12 days ago | - | 2:01.3 (54.4, 26.7) | Jilliby Ballerini | Pinnie 20.7m | Remus Phoenix 2.9m |
| 2/9 | 22 Sep 2025 | Marybro | 2690m | - | No NR. | Carisbrook Lions Club Hcp | NK | $8,000 | Matthew Craven | 40 Fr1 | 40kgs | $2.60 | 51 days ago | - | 2:03.3 (59.3, 30.5) | Nephew of Sonoko | Hoppy NZ NK | Watch and Act 3.5m |
| 1/9 | 2 Aug 2025 | Melton | 2240m | - | 0W/15.0K stake | Garrards Horse & Hound | - | $15,000 | Matthew Craven | Fr7 | - | $1.80 | 10 days ago | - | 2:00.6 (58.8, 29.4) | Hoppy NZ | Promise Dream 4.0m | Dossier HD |
| 1/8 | 23 Jul 2025 | Bendigo | 2150m | - | No NR. | Apco Service Stations Hcp | - | $8,000 | Matthew Craven | 10 Fr1 | 10kgs | $2.50 | 18 days ago | - | 2:00.4 (58.4, 29.5) | Hoppy NZ | Meadow Valley Star 2.9m | A True Story NZ 2.5m |
| 3/7 | 5 Jul 2025 | Melton | 1720m | - | NR 60 to 71. | Hip Pocket Castlemaine | 3.6m | $10,000 | Matthew Craven | Fr7 | - | $2.80 | 14 days ago | - | 1:57.6 (58.2, 29.0) | Alrighty | Kyvalleyhoneybunny 2.3m | Hoppy NZ 1.4m |
| 2/11 | 21 Jun 2025 | Melton | 1720m | - | NR 60 to 69. | Dynamic Print Group Trot | 4.5m | $10,000 | Matthew Craven | Sr1 | - | $9.50 | 237 days ago | - | 1:56.2 (57.4, 29.0) | Dichotomy | Hoppy NZ 4.5m | Maoris Mac 3.1m |
| 4/12 | 27 Oct 2024 | Marybro | 2690m | - | No NR. | E L Titan Vic Trot Derby | 17.4m | $75,000 | Matthew Craven | Fr1 | - | $81.00 | 7 days ago | - | 2:01.1 (57.7, 28.0) | Keayang Zahara | Valtino 8.5m | Pinnie 1.3m |
| 5/8 | 20 Oct 2024 | Marybro | 2690m | - | No NR. | Victoria Trotters Derby Ht | 15.6m | $10,000 | Matthew Craven | Sr1 | - | $41.00 | 113 days ago | - | 1:59.3 (57.5, 29.3) | Keayang Zahara | Valtino 5.6m | Mister Blindside 5.0m |
| 2/10 | 29 Jun 2024 | Melton | 2240m | - | - | Apg 3yo Trot | HFHD | $17,500 | Matthew Craven | Fr7 | - | $3.80 | 9 days ago | - | 1:59.6 (60.7, 30.4) | Ikigai | Hoppy NZ HFHD | Midnight Eagle 6.5m |
| 1/6 | 20 Jun 2024 | Shepptn | 2190m | - | - | Cottrells Electrical Trot | - | $10,000 | James Herbertson | Fr4 | - | $2.40 | - | - | 2:03.8 (58.4, 28.5) | Hoppy NZ | Daley Waters 2.0m | Kyvalley Michael NZ HD |
| Firm | Good | Soft | Heavy | Synthetic | All Wet | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stats | 0-0-0-0 | 0-0-0-0 | 0-0-0-0 | 0-0-0-0 | 0-0-0-0 | 0-0-0-0 | |
| Win % | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | |
| Place % | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | |
| Rank | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Sire
Andover Hall (US)
Dam
Chevron Muscle (NZ)
Trained at
Ecklin South
Colours
Red
Owners
M J Busch, E K Busch
| Driver (12 months) | Stats | Win % | Place % | Rank | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Matthew Craven | 0-0-0-0 | 0% | 0% | - |
| Trainer (12 months) | Stats | Win % | Place % | Rank | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| M J Craven | 0-0-0-0 | 0% | 0% | - |
Race comment
OVERVIEW: MECARNO (4) is one of trotting’s emerging excitement machines who closed his three-year-old season with three Group 1 wins, including trainer-driver Michael Bellman’s first in the Victoria Trotters Derby. While it’s never easy to step straight into open company and win, he has performed very impressively at the trials and has always shaped as a squaregaiter that would measure up well in this grade based on his strength and toughness last campaign. I’m concerned he might land in the breeze and from there it would be tough, but I’m a huge fan of this guy and can’t wait to see how far he can go. ARCEE PHOENIX (11) is on a mission for back-to-back Inter Dominion titles in Queensland during July and returns from a spell here. The multiple Group 1 winner wasn’t at the top of his game last campaign and actually hasn’t won a race since that Inter Dom grand final victory in 2025. However, he has trialled nicely for his return, including a 3m defeat by some handy pacers at Melton on May 26 and win over stablemate GOTFEELINGSYOUKNOW (5) on Tuesday, and looks ready to run a forward race. IM BOBBY (6) sprint-laned to a good win last weekend at Melton and will be hard to run down if he spears across and finds the front here, while KEAYANG STUKA (9) looks next best despite a month between runs.
Age
6 years old
Sex
Bay - Gelding
Today's Stats
Track
20-5-3-4
Distance
12-4-3-2
Track & Distance
12-4-3-2
Last Season
11-1-2-2
This Season
2-1-0-1
Career
37-9-6-8
Prize Money
$163,463
Win Range
1650 - 2690
Last 10 Starts
6030225x13
Last Run
35 days ago
Win S/Rate
Place S/Rate
| Total | Distance | Dist Range | Track | Trk & Dist | This Season | Last Season | 1st Up | 2nd Up | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stats | 37-9-6-8 | 12-4-3-2 | 22-6-4-5 | 20-5-3-4 | 12-4-3-2 | 2-1-0-1 | 11-1-2-2 | 0-0-0-0 | 0-0-0-0 | |
| Win % | 24% | 33% | 27% | 25% | 33% | 50% | 9% | 0% | 0% | |
| Place % | 62% | 75% | 68% | 60% | 75% | 100% | 45% | 0% | 0% | |
| Rank | 5 | 4 | 5 | 7 | 4 | 1 | 8 | - | - |
| Finish | Date | Track | Distance | Race No. | Cond. | Class | Margin | Prize won | Driver | BR | Handicap | SP | Last Run | Settle | Mile rate | Winner | 2nd | 3rd |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/9 | 2 May 2026 | Melton | 1720m | - | No NR. | Scotch Notch Memorial Trot | 6.8m | $22,500 | Jason Lee | Fr6 | - | $3.80 | 14 days ago | - | 1:55.6 (56.7, 28.2) | Remus Phoenix | Lovemeto NZ NK | Keayang Stuka 6.0m |
| 1/10 | 18 Apr 2026 | Bendigo | 1650m | - | No NR. | Bendigo Locksmiths Trot | - | $22,500 | Lochie Cook | Fr4 | - | $10.00 | 140 days ago | - | 1:55.7 (56.1, 27.5) | Keayang Stuka | Imperial Monarch NZ HFNK | Lovemeto NZ 1.6m |
| 5/8 | 29 Nov 2025 | Melton | 2760m | - | No NR. | Aldebaran Park Trot Hcp | 11.3m | $17,500 | Lochie Cook | 10 Fr2 | 10kgs | $8.50 | 21 days ago | - | 2:00.6 (58.7, 28.5) | Ollivici NZ | Im Bobby 1.4m | Gotfeelingsyouknow 8.7m |
| 2/6 | 8 Nov 2025 | Melton | 2240m | - | No NR. | Prydes Easifeed Trot Ffa | 15.4m | $22,500 | Lochie Cook | Fr4 | - | $4.00 | 6 days ago | - | 2:01.1 (57.1, 27.5) | Ollivici NZ | Keayang Stuka 15.4m | Heza Gun 4.1m |
| 2/5 | 2 Nov 2025 | Marybro | 2690m | - | No NR. | Maryborough Trotters Cup | 14.7m | $30,000 | Lochie Cook | Fr2 | - | $31.00 | 15 days ago | - | 1:59.6 (55.4, 27.3) | Jilliby Ballerini | Keayang Stuka 14.7m | Arcee Phoenix 2.0m |
| 10/12 | 18 Oct 2025 | Melton | 1720m | - | No NR. | Aldebaran Park Sprint | 37.5m | $60,000 | Lochie Cook | Fr6 | - | $151.00 | 7 days ago | - | 1:55.1 (54.9, 26.4) | Keayang Zahara | Jilliby Ballerini 2.2m | Ollivici NZ 24.4m |
| 3/7 | 11 Oct 2025 | Melton | 2240m | - | No NR. | V.l. Dullard Trotters Cup | 14.0m | $30,000 | Glen Craven | Fr2 | - | $51.00 | 7 days ago | - | 1:56.8 (56.8, 28.1) | Keayang Zahara | Arcee Phoenix 5.9m | Keayang Stuka 8.1m |
| 11/11 | 4 Oct 2025 | Melton | 2760m | - | No NR. | Western Syrups Trot | 134.0m | $30,000 | Glen Craven | FT Fr7 | - | $17.00 | 21 days ago | - | 2:01.3 (54.4, 26.7) | Jilliby Ballerini | Pinnie 20.7m | Remus Phoenix 2.9m |
| 6/7 | 13 Sep 2025 | Melton | 2240m | - | No NR. | Aldebaran Park Trot Hcp | 5.1m | $17,500 | Lochie Cook | 10 Fr2 | 10kgs | $4.40 | 7 days ago | - | 1:57.5 (58.3, 29.1) | Im Bobby | Aldebaran Vera 1.3m | Our Marvella NZ 1.2m |
| 3/6 | 6 Sep 2025 | Melton | 1720m | - | No NR. | Aldebaran Park Trot Ffa | 6.0m | $22,500 | Lochie Cook | Fr6 | - | $10.00 | - | - | 1:55.4 (56.2, 27.6) | Jilliby Ballerini | Aldebaran Vera 4.1m | Keayang Stuka 1.9m |
| Firm | Good | Soft | Heavy | Synthetic | All Wet | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stats | 0-0-0-0 | 0-0-0-0 | 0-0-0-0 | 0-0-0-0 | 0-0-0-0 | 0-0-0-0 | |
| Win % | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | |
| Place % | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | |
| Rank | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Sire
Wishing Stone (US)
Dam
Star of Olesya NZ
Trained at
Birnam
Colours
Red, Yellow Yoke & Braces, Black Diamonds
Owners
P J Jackson, L J Jackson
| Driver (12 months) | Stats | Win % | Place % | Rank | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Glen Craven | 0-0-0-0 | 0% | 0% | - |
| Trainer (12 months) | Stats | Win % | Place % | Rank | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| M A Lee, P D Lee | 0-0-0-0 | 0% | 0% | - |
Race comment
OVERVIEW: MECARNO (4) is one of trotting’s emerging excitement machines who closed his three-year-old season with three Group 1 wins, including trainer-driver Michael Bellman’s first in the Victoria Trotters Derby. While it’s never easy to step straight into open company and win, he has performed very impressively at the trials and has always shaped as a squaregaiter that would measure up well in this grade based on his strength and toughness last campaign. I’m concerned he might land in the breeze and from there it would be tough, but I’m a huge fan of this guy and can’t wait to see how far he can go. ARCEE PHOENIX (11) is on a mission for back-to-back Inter Dominion titles in Queensland during July and returns from a spell here. The multiple Group 1 winner wasn’t at the top of his game last campaign and actually hasn’t won a race since that Inter Dom grand final victory in 2025. However, he has trialled nicely for his return, including a 3m defeat by some handy pacers at Melton on May 26 and win over stablemate GOTFEELINGSYOUKNOW (5) on Tuesday, and looks ready to run a forward race. IM BOBBY (6) sprint-laned to a good win last weekend at Melton and will be hard to run down if he spears across and finds the front here, while KEAYANG STUKA (9) looks next best despite a month between runs.
Age
4 years old
Sex
Bay - Gelding
Today's Stats
Track
6-4-0-0
Distance
5-4-0-0
Track & Distance
5-4-0-0
Last Season
12-9-1-0
This Season
0-0-0-0
Career
15-9-1-1
Prize Money
$132,900
Win Range
1609 - 2690
Last 10 Starts
817111111x
Last Run
175 days ago
Win S/Rate
Place S/Rate
| Total | Distance | Dist Range | Track | Trk & Dist | This Season | Last Season | 1st Up | 2nd Up | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stats | 15-9-1-1 | 5-4-0-0 | 10-6-0-1 | 6-4-0-0 | 5-4-0-0 | 0-0-0-0 | 12-9-1-0 | 0-0-0-0 | 0-0-0-0 | |
| Win % | 60% | 80% | 60% | 67% | 80% | 0% | 75% | 0% | 0% | |
| Place % | 73% | 80% | 70% | 67% | 80% | 0% | 83% | 0% | 0% | |
| Rank | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | - | 1 | - | - |
| Finish | Date | Track | Distance | Race No. | Cond. | Class | Margin | Prize won | Driver | BR | Handicap | SP | Last Run | Settle | Mile rate | Winner | 2nd | 3rd |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/12 | 13 Dec 2025 | Melton | 2240m | - | No NR. | Hygain Edge Breeders | - | $60,000 | Michael Bellman | Fr5 | - | $1.50 | 10 days ago | - | 1:58.5 (56.6, 27.8) | Mecarno | Enchauffour 6.7m | Vytis 1.5m |
| 1/8 | 3 Dec 2025 | Bendigo | 2150m | - | No NR. | Hygain Breeders Crown | - | $10,000 | Michael Bellman | Sr1 | - | $2.00 | 11 days ago | - | 1:57.3 (57.3, 28.4) | Mecarno | Enchauffour 1.7m | Vytis 1.8m |
| 1/12 | 22 Nov 2025 | Melton | 2240m | - | No NR. | Apg Vicbred Super Series | - | $60,000 | Michael Bellman | Sr6 | - | $1.85 | 8 days ago | - | 1:57.3 (58.2, 29.6) | Mecarno | Enchauffour 1.8m | Commodus HD |
| 1/11 | 14 Nov 2025 | Melton | 2240m | - | No NR. | Apg Vicbred Super Series | - | $10,000 | Michael Bellman | Fr2 | - | $1.22 | 12 days ago | - | 2:00.8 (59.1, 29.7) | Mecarno | Mystery Fred 9.1m | Lillys Tiger 5.9m |
| 1/12 | 2 Nov 2025 | Marybro | 2690m | - | No NR. | Victoria Trotters Derby | - | $60,000 | Michael Bellman | Sr3 | - | $5.00 | 7 days ago | - | 2:00.9 (56.6, 27.8) | Mecarno | Gatesys Gem 1.9m | Vytis 15.4m |
| 1/8 | 26 Oct 2025 | Marybro | 2690m | - | No NR. | Classic Connection Derby | - | $10,000 | Michael Bellman | Fr2 | - | $5.00 | 9 days ago | - | 2:01.5 (58.4, 29.0) | Mecarno | Gatesys Gem HFHD | Prohibited Grace 17.4m |
| 7/9 | 17 Oct 2025 | Geelong | 2100m | - | NR 60 to 69. | Haras Des Trotteurs Trot | 9.8m | $10,000 | Michael Bellman | Sr1 | - | $2.90 | 11 days ago | - | 2:00.8 (59.0, 30.3) | Aldebaran Brooke | Thunda Struck 3.5m | Kyvalleyhoneybunny 1.2m |
| 1/11 | 6 Oct 2025 | Horsham | 2200m | - | NR 50 or better. | Virbac Equimax Elevation | - | $6,000 | Michael Bellman | 10 Fr2 | 10kgs | $2.00 | 51 days ago | - | 2:04.1 (57.7, 29.0) | Mecarno | Ataboy Charlie 12.2m | Maximez NK |
| 8/9 | 16 Aug 2025 | Melton | 1720m | - | No NR. | Vhrc The Holmfield | 39.7m | $30,000 | Michael Bellman | Fr6 | - | $26.00 | 84 days ago | - | 1:56.9 (56.9, 28.5) | Tracy the Jet | Commodus 2.6m | Sam Nien 1.1m |
| 1/10 | 24 May 2025 | Melton | 2240m | - | No NR. | Need For Speed Noms Trot | - | $15,000 | Michael Bellman | Fr7 | - | $4.60 | - | - | 1:59.2 (58.9, 29.3) | Mecarno | Mystery Fred 2.5m | Ezra Kai 9.0m |
| Firm | Good | Soft | Heavy | Synthetic | All Wet | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stats | 0-0-0-0 | 0-0-0-0 | 0-0-0-0 | 0-0-0-0 | 0-0-0-0 | 0-0-0-0 | |
| Win % | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | |
| Place % | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | |
| Rank | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Sire
Tactical Landing (US)
Dam
Sundons Pride
Trained at
Ararat
Colours
Blue, Black Collar, Black, Yellow & Red Hoops
Owners
G D Hull, T M Hull
| Driver (12 months) | Stats | Win % | Place % | Rank | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Michael Bellman | 0-0-0-0 | 0% | 0% | - |
| Trainer (12 months) | Stats | Win % | Place % | Rank | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| M J Bellman | 0-0-0-0 | 0% | 0% | - |
Race comment
OVERVIEW: MECARNO (4) is one of trotting’s emerging excitement machines who closed his three-year-old season with three Group 1 wins, including trainer-driver Michael Bellman’s first in the Victoria Trotters Derby. While it’s never easy to step straight into open company and win, he has performed very impressively at the trials and has always shaped as a squaregaiter that would measure up well in this grade based on his strength and toughness last campaign. I’m concerned he might land in the breeze and from there it would be tough, but I’m a huge fan of this guy and can’t wait to see how far he can go. ARCEE PHOENIX (11) is on a mission for back-to-back Inter Dominion titles in Queensland during July and returns from a spell here. The multiple Group 1 winner wasn’t at the top of his game last campaign and actually hasn’t won a race since that Inter Dom grand final victory in 2025. However, he has trialled nicely for his return, including a 3m defeat by some handy pacers at Melton on May 26 and win over stablemate GOTFEELINGSYOUKNOW (5) on Tuesday, and looks ready to run a forward race. IM BOBBY (6) sprint-laned to a good win last weekend at Melton and will be hard to run down if he spears across and finds the front here, while KEAYANG STUKA (9) looks next best despite a month between runs.
Age
7 years old
Sex
Bay - Gelding
Today's Stats
Track
27-7-8-3
Distance
11-3-4-1
Track & Distance
11-3-4-1
Last Season
16-6-2-3
This Season
6-0-3-1
Career
65-17-14-8
Prize Money
$1,093,330
Win Range
1609 - 3157
Last 10 Starts
30x223625x
Last Run
112 days ago
Win S/Rate
Place S/Rate
| Total | Distance | Dist Range | Track | Trk & Dist | This Season | Last Season | 1st Up | 2nd Up | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stats | 65-17-14-8 | 11-3-4-1 | 33-10-8-3 | 27-7-8-3 | 11-3-4-1 | 6-0-3-1 | 16-6-2-3 | 0-0-0-0 | 0-0-0-0 | |
| Win % | 26% | 27% | 30% | 26% | 27% | 0% | 38% | 0% | 0% | |
| Place % | 60% | 73% | 64% | 67% | 73% | 67% | 69% | 0% | 0% | |
| Rank | 4 | 6 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 8 | 5 | - | - |
| Finish | Date | Track | Distance | Race No. | Cond. | Class | Margin | Prize won | Driver | BR | Handicap | SP | Last Run | Settle | Mile rate | Winner | 2nd | 3rd |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/10 | 14 Feb 2026 | Melton | 1720m | - | No NR. | Great Southern Star Final | 25.9m | $250,000 | Chris Svanosio | Fr7 | - | $34.00 | 7 days ago | - | 1:54.2 (54.2, 26.3) | Keayang Zahara | Jilliby Ballerini 8.7m | Jilliby Dreamlover 8.1m |
| 6/12 | 7 Feb 2026 | Kilmore | 2180m | - | No NR. | Mc Labour Kilmore Trot Cup | 17.3m | $75,000 | Chris Svanosio | Fr7 | - | $12.00 | 14 days ago | - | 1:57.8 (57.5, 29.3) | Jilliby Ballerini | Jilliby Dreamlover 5.0m | El Resamo 3.5m |
| 3/8 | 24 Jan 2026 | Balarat | 2200m | - | No NR. | Harwood Grains Trot Cup | 11.5m | $75,000 | Chris Svanosio | Fr3 | - | $23.00 | 7 days ago | - | 1:56.8 (54.6, 26.9) | Keayang Zahara | Rockinwithattitude 11.0m | Arcee Phoenix HD |
| 2/6 | 17 Jan 2026 | Shepptn | 2690m | - | No NR. | Shepparton Trotters Cup | 13.8m | $30,000 | Chris Svanosio | Fr4 | - | $1.55 | 7 days ago | - | 1:59.6 (58.3, 28.6) | Im Bobby | Arcee Phoenix 13.8m | Gotfeelingsyouknow 5.8m |
| 2/6 | 10 Jan 2026 | Melton | 1720m | - | No NR. | Aldebaran Park Maori Mile | 5.2m | $100,000 | Chris Svanosio | Fr3 | - | $21.00 | 60 days ago | - | 1:55.7 (55.6, 26.9) | Keayang Zahara | Arcee Phoenix 5.2m | Im Bobby 4.0m |
| 13/15 | 11 Nov 2025 | Addngtn | 3200m | - | - | Renwick Dominion | 53.40m | $400,000 | Chris Svanosio | FT Sr- | - | - | 9 days ago | - | 2:02.7 | Gus NZ | Mr Love (NZ) 8.10m | Oscar Bonavena NZ 9.30m |
| 3/5 | 2 Nov 2025 | Marybro | 2690m | - | No NR. | Maryborough Trotters Cup | 16.7m | $30,000 | Chris Svanosio | Fr5 | - | $4.80 | 15 days ago | - | 1:59.6 (55.4, 27.3) | Jilliby Ballerini | Keayang Stuka 14.7m | Arcee Phoenix 2.0m |
| 5/12 | 18 Oct 2025 | Melton | 1720m | - | No NR. | Aldebaran Park Sprint | 33.0m | $60,000 | Chris Svanosio | Sr5 | - | $34.00 | 7 days ago | - | 1:55.1 (54.9, 26.4) | Keayang Zahara | Jilliby Ballerini 2.2m | Ollivici NZ 24.4m |
| 2/7 | 11 Oct 2025 | Melton | 2240m | - | No NR. | V.l. Dullard Trotters Cup | 5.9m | $30,000 | Chris Svanosio | Fr4 | - | $2.60 | 84 days ago | - | 1:56.8 (56.8, 28.1) | Keayang Zahara | Arcee Phoenix 5.9m | Keayang Stuka 8.1m |
| 1/12 | 19 Jul 2025 | Albpark | 3157m | - | No NR. | Id25 Inter Dom Trot Final | - | $500,000 | Chris Svanosio | Fr1 | - | $2.60 | - | - | 2:00.8 (55.2, 27.5) | Arcee Phoenix | Bet N Win NZ 8.4m | Oscar Bonavena NZ HFNK |
| Firm | Good | Soft | Heavy | Synthetic | All Wet | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stats | 0-0-0-0 | 0-0-0-0 | 0-0-0-0 | 0-0-0-0 | 0-0-0-0 | 0-0-0-0 | |
| Win % | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | |
| Place % | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | |
| Rank | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Sire
Trixton (US)
Dam
Justa Phoenix
Trained at
Romsey
Colours
White, Red Braces & Stars, White Sleeves With Red Stripe & Black Star
Owners
R A Haynes, MacLean Family Group, P J Svanosio, D Kane, J L Stevenson
| Driver (12 months) | Stats | Win % | Place % | Rank | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chris Svanosio | 0-0-0-0 | 0% | 0% | - |
| Trainer (12 months) | Stats | Win % | Place % | Rank | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| C D Svanosio | 0-0-0-0 | 0% | 0% | - |
Race comment
OVERVIEW: MECARNO (4) is one of trotting’s emerging excitement machines who closed his three-year-old season with three Group 1 wins, including trainer-driver Michael Bellman’s first in the Victoria Trotters Derby. While it’s never easy to step straight into open company and win, he has performed very impressively at the trials and has always shaped as a squaregaiter that would measure up well in this grade based on his strength and toughness last campaign. I’m concerned he might land in the breeze and from there it would be tough, but I’m a huge fan of this guy and can’t wait to see how far he can go. ARCEE PHOENIX (11) is on a mission for back-to-back Inter Dominion titles in Queensland during July and returns from a spell here. The multiple Group 1 winner wasn’t at the top of his game last campaign and actually hasn’t won a race since that Inter Dom grand final victory in 2025. However, he has trialled nicely for his return, including a 3m defeat by some handy pacers at Melton on May 26 and win over stablemate GOTFEELINGSYOUKNOW (5) on Tuesday, and looks ready to run a forward race. IM BOBBY (6) sprint-laned to a good win last weekend at Melton and will be hard to run down if he spears across and finds the front here, while KEAYANG STUKA (9) looks next best despite a month between runs.
Age
10 years old
Sex
Bay - Gelding
Today's Stats
Track
29-4-5-3
Distance
18-2-4-2
Track & Distance
18-2-4-2
Last Season
20-2-3-2
This Season
4-1-1-1
Career
79-11-11-7
Prize Money
$121,775
Win Range
1720 - 2240
Last 10 Starts
77445x1327
Last Run
7 days ago
Win S/Rate
Place S/Rate
| Total | Distance | Dist Range | Track | Trk & Dist | This Season | Last Season | 1st Up | 2nd Up | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stats | 79-11-11-7 | 18-2-4-2 | 63-9-10-5 | 29-4-5-3 | 18-2-4-2 | 4-1-1-1 | 20-2-3-2 | 0-0-0-0 | 0-0-0-0 | |
| Win % | 14% | 11% | 14% | 14% | 11% | 25% | 10% | 0% | 0% | |
| Place % | 37% | 44% | 38% | 41% | 44% | 75% | 35% | 0% | 0% | |
| Rank | 9 | 8 | 10 | 9 | 8 | 3 | 10 | - | - |
| Finish | Date | Track | Distance | Race No. | Cond. | Class | Margin | Prize won | Driver | BR | Handicap | SP | Last Run | Settle | Mile rate | Winner | 2nd | 3rd |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/9 | 30 May 2026 | Melton | 1720m | - | No NR. | Nutrien Equine Trot Ffa | 12.4m | $22,500 | Michael Bellman | Sr3 | - | $34.00 | 14 days ago | - | 1:55.2 (57.1, 28.5) | Im Bobby | Lovemeto NZ 1.8m | Remus Phoenix 2.1m |
| 2/8 | 16 May 2026 | Melton | 2240m | - | NR 72 to 84. | Hygain Edge Trot | 4.2m | $17,500 | Connor Ronan | Fr5 | - | $4.80 | 14 days ago | - | 1:59.8 (57.9, 29.1) | Stockman Peter | Little Yankee 4.2m | Tweedledee NZ 2.0m |
| 3/9 | 2 May 2026 | Melton | 2240m | - | NR 70 to 85. | Forty Winks Melton Trot | 4.5m | $17,500 | Luke Dunne | Fr5 | - | $13.00 | 14 days ago | - | 1:59.7 (58.8, 29.5) | Quirky Character | Hilltop Hugh 2.3m | Little Yankee 2.1m |
| 1/8 | 18 Apr 2026 | Bendigo | 2150m | - | NR 70 to 85. | Worlds Best Hoof Oil Trot | - | $17,500 | Luke Dunne | Fr1 | - | $19.00 | 127 days ago | - | 1:59.2 (57.4, 28.8) | Little Yankee | Bennie and the Jets NZ SHFHD | Keayang Kurki 1.1m |
| 5/9 | 12 Dec 2025 | Geelong | 2100m | - | NR 60 to 72. | Haras Des Trotteurs Trot | 10.4m | $15,000 | James Herbertson | Sr2 | - | $5.50 | 13 days ago | - | 2:00.8 (57.9, 29.1) | Kyvalleyhoneybunny | Link in Bio 3.4m | Majestic Tooth 4.5m |
| 4/8 | 29 Nov 2025 | Melton | 1720m | - | NR 60 to 69. | Prydes Easifeed Trot | 13.2m | $10,000 | Connor Ronan | Fr7 | - | $15.00 | 8 days ago | - | 1:56.9 (57.7, 28.6) | Six Nations | Nakedtruth 2.6m | Preferred Love 9.9m |
| 4/7 | 21 Nov 2025 | Geelong | 2100m | - | NR 62 to 73. | Haras Des Trotteurs Trot | 31.9m | $15,000 | Connor Ronan | Fr2 | - | $11.00 | 13 days ago | - | 1:58.9 (58.1, 28.3) | El Resamo | Aldebaran Brooke 18.7m | Sam Nien 4.4m |
| 7/7 | 8 Nov 2025 | Melton | 1720m | - | NR 60 to 71. | Dynamic Print Group Trot | 68.3m | $15,000 | Connor Ronan | Fr2 | - | $5.00 | 14 days ago | - | 1:57.9 (57.6, 29.2) | Alrighty | Nakedtruth 1.8m | Rocky Valley 1.1m |
| 7/9 | 25 Oct 2025 | Melton | 2240m | - | NR 70 to 79. | Yabby Dam Farms Trot | 11.2m | $15,000 | Connor Ronan | Fr5 | - | $34.00 | 21 days ago | - | 2:00.4 (57.2, 28.2) | Imperial Command NZ | Gotfeelingsyouknow HFNK | Maoris Mac HFNK |
| 4/10 | 4 Oct 2025 | Melton | 2240m | - | NR 70 to 85. | Hall Of Fame Legend Trot | 15.7m | $17,500 | Connor Ronan | Fr2 | - | $151.00 | - | - | 1:57.4 (57.9, 28.8) | Gatesys Gem | Valtino 2.7m | Keayang Gucci 5.0m |
| Firm | Good | Soft | Heavy | Synthetic | All Wet | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stats | 0-0-0-0 | 0-0-0-0 | 0-0-0-0 | 0-0-0-0 | 0-0-0-0 | 0-0-0-0 | |
| Win % | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | |
| Place % | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | |
| Rank | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Sire
Yankee Spider USA
Dam
Admirals Image
Trained at
Snake Valley
Colours
Orange, Green Stars, White Armbands
Owners
L M (Lindsay) Rogers
| Driver (12 months) | Stats | Win % | Place % | Rank | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Connor Ronan | 0-0-0-0 | 0% | 0% | - |
| Trainer (12 months) | Stats | Win % | Place % | Rank | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| L M Rogers | 0-0-0-0 | 0% | 0% | - |
Race comment
OVERVIEW: MECARNO (4) is one of trotting’s emerging excitement machines who closed his three-year-old season with three Group 1 wins, including trainer-driver Michael Bellman’s first in the Victoria Trotters Derby. While it’s never easy to step straight into open company and win, he has performed very impressively at the trials and has always shaped as a squaregaiter that would measure up well in this grade based on his strength and toughness last campaign. I’m concerned he might land in the breeze and from there it would be tough, but I’m a huge fan of this guy and can’t wait to see how far he can go. ARCEE PHOENIX (11) is on a mission for back-to-back Inter Dominion titles in Queensland during July and returns from a spell here. The multiple Group 1 winner wasn’t at the top of his game last campaign and actually hasn’t won a race since that Inter Dom grand final victory in 2025. However, he has trialled nicely for his return, including a 3m defeat by some handy pacers at Melton on May 26 and win over stablemate GOTFEELINGSYOUKNOW (5) on Tuesday, and looks ready to run a forward race. IM BOBBY (6) sprint-laned to a good win last weekend at Melton and will be hard to run down if he spears across and finds the front here, while KEAYANG STUKA (9) looks next best despite a month between runs.
Age
5 years old
Sex
Bay - Gelding
Today's Stats
Track
13-6-1-1
Distance
8-4-0-0
Track & Distance
8-4-0-0
Last Season
17-3-1-3
This Season
15-6-3-1
Career
32-9-4-4
Prize Money
$82,180
Win Range
1690 - 2240
Last 10 Starts
2114376189
Last Run
7 days ago
Win S/Rate
Place S/Rate
| Total | Distance | Dist Range | Track | Trk & Dist | This Season | Last Season | 1st Up | 2nd Up | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stats | 32-9-4-4 | 8-4-0-0 | 23-6-1-3 | 13-6-1-1 | 8-4-0-0 | 15-6-3-1 | 17-3-1-3 | 0-0-0-0 | 0-0-0-0 | |
| Win % | 28% | 50% | 26% | 46% | 50% | 40% | 18% | 0% | 0% | |
| Place % | 53% | 50% | 43% | 62% | 50% | 67% | 41% | 0% | 0% | |
| Rank | 6 | 3 | 7 | 2 | 3 | 2 | 7 | - | - |
| Finish | Date | Track | Distance | Race No. | Cond. | Class | Margin | Prize won | Driver | BR | Handicap | SP | Last Run | Settle | Mile rate | Winner | 2nd | 3rd |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9/9 | 30 May 2026 | Melton | 1720m | - | No NR. | Nutrien Equine Trot Ffa | 22.3m | $22,500 | Ellen Tormey | Fr6 | - | $51.00 | 14 days ago | - | 1:55.2 (57.1, 28.5) | Im Bobby | Lovemeto NZ 1.8m | Remus Phoenix 2.1m |
| 8/8 | 16 May 2026 | Melton | 2240m | - | No NR. | Aldebaran Park Ffa Trot | 28.8m | $22,500 | Liam Older | Sr2 | - | $26.00 | 14 days ago | - | 1:56.5 (57.2, 29.0) | Lovemeto NZ | Remus Phoenix 7.1m | El Resamo 5.2m |
| 1/9 | 2 May 2026 | Melton | 2240m | - | NR 70 to 85. | Forty Winks Melton Trot | - | $17,500 | James Herbertson | Fr7 | - | $7.00 | 14 days ago | - | 1:59.7 (58.8, 29.5) | Quirky Character | Hilltop Hugh 2.3m | Little Yankee 2.1m |
| 6/8 | 18 Apr 2026 | Bendigo | 2150m | - | NR 70 to 85. | Worlds Best Hoof Oil Trot | 23.7m | $17,500 | James Herbertson | Fr7 | - | $4.40 | 14 days ago | - | 1:59.2 (57.4, 28.8) | Little Yankee | Bennie and the Jets NZ SHFHD | Keayang Kurki 1.1m |
| 7/9 | 4 Apr 2026 | Melton | 2240m | - | No NR. | Aldebaran Park Trot Ffa | 34.6m | $22,500 | James Herbertson | Fr4 | - | $5.50 | 7 days ago | - | 1:58.7 (57.4, 28.3) | Lovemeto NZ | Gotfeelingsyouknow 11.6m | Remus Phoenix 1.0m |
| 3/8 | 28 Mar 2026 | Melton | 1720m | - | NR 70 to 85. | 2construct Trot | 7.6m | $17,500 | James Herbertson | Fr7 | - | $2.40 | 7 days ago | - | 1:56.8 (57.0, 28.0) | Pinnie | Nephew of Sonoko 4.7m | Quirky Character 2.8m |
| 4/8 | 21 Mar 2026 | Melton | 2240m | - | NR 70 to 85. | Aldebaran Park Trot | 7.1m | $17,500 | James Herbertson | Sr2 | - | $2.80 | 14 days ago | - | 1:58.2 (58.8, 29.0) | El Resamo | Kyvalley Maven 2.5m | Hilltop Hugh 3.1m |
| 1/8 | 7 Mar 2026 | Melton | 2240m | - | NR up to 90. | Aldebaran Park Trot | - | $17,500 | James Herbertson | Sr1 | - | $3.50 | 7 days ago | - | 1:58.3 (57.6, 28.9) | Quirky Character | Kyvalley Maven 1.2m | El Resamo HD |
| 1/8 | 28 Feb 2026 | Melton | 1720m | - | NR 70 to 85. | Yabby Dam Farm Trot | - | $17,500 | Ellen Tormey | Fr3 | - | $5.00 | 7 days ago | - | 1:55.8 (57.2, 28.6) | Quirky Character | Kyvalley Maven 1.1m | Crusher Clyde NZ 1.4m |
| 2/8 | 21 Feb 2026 | Melton | 1720m | - | NR 65 to 75. | Mimosa Homes Trot | 10.8m | $15,000 | Jack Laugher | Sr1 | - | $6.00 | - | - | 1:56.7 (58.0, 28.7) | Kyvalley Maven | Quirky Character 10.8m | Mystery Fred 2.6m |
| Firm | Good | Soft | Heavy | Synthetic | All Wet | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stats | 0-0-0-0 | 0-0-0-0 | 0-0-0-0 | 0-0-0-0 | 0-0-0-0 | 0-0-0-0 | |
| Win % | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | |
| Place % | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | |
| Rank | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Sire
Great Success USA
Dam
Sonoko
Trained at
Sutton Grange
Colours
Green, Yellow Crossed Sashes, Yellow Striped Sleeves & Cuffs
Owners
L C (Leigh) Graham
| Driver (12 months) | Stats | Win % | Place % | Rank | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ellen Tormey | 0-0-0-0 | 0% | 0% | - |
| Trainer (12 months) | Stats | Win % | Place % | Rank | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| R A Graham | 0-0-0-0 | 0% | 0% | - |
Race comment
OVERVIEW: MECARNO (4) is one of trotting’s emerging excitement machines who closed his three-year-old season with three Group 1 wins, including trainer-driver Michael Bellman’s first in the Victoria Trotters Derby. While it’s never easy to step straight into open company and win, he has performed very impressively at the trials and has always shaped as a squaregaiter that would measure up well in this grade based on his strength and toughness last campaign. I’m concerned he might land in the breeze and from there it would be tough, but I’m a huge fan of this guy and can’t wait to see how far he can go. ARCEE PHOENIX (11) is on a mission for back-to-back Inter Dominion titles in Queensland during July and returns from a spell here. The multiple Group 1 winner wasn’t at the top of his game last campaign and actually hasn’t won a race since that Inter Dom grand final victory in 2025. However, he has trialled nicely for his return, including a 3m defeat by some handy pacers at Melton on May 26 and win over stablemate GOTFEELINGSYOUKNOW (5) on Tuesday, and looks ready to run a forward race. IM BOBBY (6) sprint-laned to a good win last weekend at Melton and will be hard to run down if he spears across and finds the front here, while KEAYANG STUKA (9) looks next best despite a month between runs.
Age
6 years old
Sex
Bay - Gelding
Today's Stats
Track
20-3-5-2
Distance
11-1-4-0
Track & Distance
11-1-4-0
Last Season
13-2-3-2
This Season
12-1-4-2
Career
35-8-7-6
Prize Money
$212,455
Win Range
1710 - 2300
Last 10 Starts
3724432159
Last Run
35 days ago
Win S/Rate
Place S/Rate
| Total | Distance | Dist Range | Track | Trk & Dist | This Season | Last Season | 1st Up | 2nd Up | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stats | 35-8-7-6 | 11-1-4-0 | 20-5-5-2 | 20-3-5-2 | 11-1-4-0 | 12-1-4-2 | 13-2-3-2 | 0-0-0-0 | 0-0-0-0 | |
| Win % | 23% | 9% | 25% | 15% | 9% | 8% | 15% | 0% | 0% | |
| Place % | 60% | 45% | 60% | 50% | 45% | 58% | 54% | 0% | 0% | |
| Rank | 7 | 9 | 6 | 8 | 9 | 7 | 6 | - | - |
| Finish | Date | Track | Distance | Race No. | Cond. | Class | Margin | Prize won | Driver | BR | Handicap | SP | Last Run | Settle | Mile rate | Winner | 2nd | 3rd |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9/9 | 2 May 2026 | Melton | 1720m | - | No NR. | Scotch Notch Memorial Trot | 33.8m | $22,500 | Ross Payne | Fr1 | - | $7.50 | 14 days ago | - | 1:55.6 (56.7, 28.2) | Remus Phoenix | Lovemeto NZ NK | Keayang Stuka 6.0m |
| 5/10 | 18 Apr 2026 | Bendigo | 1650m | - | No NR. | Bendigo Locksmiths Trot | 4.8m | $22,500 | Ross Payne | Fr5 | - | $12.00 | 7 days ago | - | 1:55.7 (56.1, 27.5) | Keayang Stuka | Imperial Monarch NZ HFNK | Lovemeto NZ 1.6m |
| 1/10 | 11 Apr 2026 | Menangl | 2300m | - | No NR. | Bubba Gump Pest Control | - | $20,400 | Ross Payne | Fr5 | - | $5.50 | 7 days ago | - | 1:57.4 (57.6, 28.5) | Gotfeelingsyouknow | Constantinople 2.4m | Speedy Lover 5.5m |
| 2/9 | 4 Apr 2026 | Melton | 2240m | - | No NR. | Aldebaran Park Trot Ffa | 11.6m | $22,500 | Ross Payne | Fr5 | - | $16.00 | 22 days ago | - | 1:58.7 (57.4, 28.3) | Lovemeto NZ | Gotfeelingsyouknow 11.6m | Remus Phoenix 1.0m |
| 3/9 | 13 Mar 2026 | Geelong | 2570m | - | No NR. | Mcnamara Trot Cup | 17.2m | $15,000 | Ross Payne | 10 Fr1 | 10kgs | $2.80 | 27 days ago | - | 2:02.5 (57.4, 28.9) | Imperial Monarch NZ | More Wanted 10.2m | Gotfeelingsyouknow 6.9m |
| 4/10 | 14 Feb 2026 | Melton | 1720m | - | No NR. | Great Southern Star Ht 1 | 12.8m | $20,000 | Ross Payne | Sr1 | - | $101.00 | 7 days ago | - | 1:58.2 (57.5, 26.7) | Keayang Zahara | Jilliby Ballerini NK | Rockinwithattitude 8.4m |
| 4/12 | 7 Feb 2026 | Kilmore | 2180m | - | No NR. | Mc Labour Kilmore Trot Cup | 9.1m | $75,000 | Ross Payne | Sr3 | - | $81.00 | 7 days ago | - | 1:57.8 (57.5, 29.3) | Jilliby Ballerini | Jilliby Dreamlover 5.0m | El Resamo 3.5m |
| 2/7 | 31 Jan 2026 | Cranbrn | 1609m | - | NR up to 90. | Aldebaran Park Trot | 12.8m | $17,500 | Chris Svanosio | Fr4 | - | $12.00 | 7 days ago | - | 1:55.9 (56.1, 28.2) | Jilliby Dreamlover | Gotfeelingsyouknow 12.8m | Remus Phoenix 5.0m |
| 7/10 | 24 Jan 2026 | Balarat | 2200m | - | NR 70 to 85. | Sweet Lou Trot | 14.3m | $17,500 | Taylor Youl | Sr1 | - | $11.00 | 7 days ago | - | 1:58.5 (56.5, 28.3) | Jilliby Dreamlover | More Wanted 6.0m | Avant Guard 3.4m |
| 3/6 | 17 Jan 2026 | Shepptn | 2690m | - | No NR. | Shepparton Trotters Cup | 19.5m | $30,000 | Ross Payne | Fr6 | - | $14.00 | - | - | 1:59.6 (58.3, 28.6) | Im Bobby | Arcee Phoenix 13.8m | Gotfeelingsyouknow 5.8m |
| Firm | Good | Soft | Heavy | Synthetic | All Wet | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stats | 0-0-0-0 | 0-0-0-0 | 0-0-0-0 | 0-0-0-0 | 0-0-0-0 | 0-0-0-0 | |
| Win % | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | |
| Place % | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | |
| Rank | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Sire
Majestic Son CA
Dam
Zeeyena
Trained at
Romsey
Colours
Red With White Stars, Striped Sleeves And Cuffs
Owners
J F Verdichizzi, S N Weeks, H J Weeks, R Wilton, W R Trotter, R M Purcell, K E Peart, G I Peart, P J Svanosio, A M Ogden, J M Weeks, G A Weeks
| Driver (12 months) | Stats | Win % | Place % | Rank | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ross Payne | 0-0-0-0 | 0% | 0% | - |
| Trainer (12 months) | Stats | Win % | Place % | Rank | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| C D Svanosio | 0-0-0-0 | 0% | 0% | - |
Race comment
OVERVIEW: MECARNO (4) is one of trotting’s emerging excitement machines who closed his three-year-old season with three Group 1 wins, including trainer-driver Michael Bellman’s first in the Victoria Trotters Derby. While it’s never easy to step straight into open company and win, he has performed very impressively at the trials and has always shaped as a squaregaiter that would measure up well in this grade based on his strength and toughness last campaign. I’m concerned he might land in the breeze and from there it would be tough, but I’m a huge fan of this guy and can’t wait to see how far he can go. ARCEE PHOENIX (11) is on a mission for back-to-back Inter Dominion titles in Queensland during July and returns from a spell here. The multiple Group 1 winner wasn’t at the top of his game last campaign and actually hasn’t won a race since that Inter Dom grand final victory in 2025. However, he has trialled nicely for his return, including a 3m defeat by some handy pacers at Melton on May 26 and win over stablemate GOTFEELINGSYOUKNOW (5) on Tuesday, and looks ready to run a forward race. IM BOBBY (6) sprint-laned to a good win last weekend at Melton and will be hard to run down if he spears across and finds the front here, while KEAYANG STUKA (9) looks next best despite a month between runs.
Age
8 years old
Sex
Bay - Gelding
Today's Stats
Track
71-4-10-8
Distance
43-3-8-5
Track & Distance
43-3-8-5
Last Season
31-4-4-1
This Season
13-2-0-4
Career
132-17-14-12
Prize Money
$211,895
Win Range
1609 - 2300
Last 10 Starts
3753139538
Last Run
7 days ago
Win S/Rate
Place S/Rate
| Total | Distance | Dist Range | Track | Trk & Dist | This Season | Last Season | 1st Up | 2nd Up | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stats | 132-17-14-12 | 43-3-8-5 | 92-14-12-8 | 71-4-10-8 | 43-3-8-5 | 13-2-0-4 | 31-4-4-1 | 0-0-0-0 | 0-0-0-0 | |
| Win % | 13% | 7% | 15% | 6% | 7% | 15% | 13% | 0% | 0% | |
| Place % | 33% | 37% | 37% | 31% | 37% | 46% | 29% | 0% | 0% | |
| Rank | 10 | 10 | 9 | 10 | 10 | 6 | 9 | - | - |
| Finish | Date | Track | Distance | Race No. | Cond. | Class | Margin | Prize won | Driver | BR | Handicap | SP | Last Run | Settle | Mile rate | Winner | 2nd | 3rd |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/9 | 30 May 2026 | Melton | 1720m | - | No NR. | Nutrien Equine Trot Ffa | 14.9m | $22,500 | David Barbetti | Fr3 | - | $41.00 | 14 days ago | - | 1:55.2 (57.1, 28.5) | Im Bobby | Lovemeto NZ 1.8m | Remus Phoenix 2.1m |
| 3/8 | 16 May 2026 | Melton | 2240m | - | No NR. | Aldebaran Park Ffa Trot | 12.2m | $22,500 | Jackie Barker | Fr3 | - | $21.00 | 14 days ago | - | 1:56.5 (57.2, 29.0) | Lovemeto NZ | Remus Phoenix 7.1m | El Resamo 5.2m |
| 5/9 | 2 May 2026 | Melton | 1720m | - | No NR. | Scotch Notch Memorial Trot | 11.6m | $22,500 | David Barbetti | Sr1 | - | $81.00 | 14 days ago | - | 1:55.6 (56.7, 28.2) | Remus Phoenix | Lovemeto NZ NK | Keayang Stuka 6.0m |
| 9/10 | 18 Apr 2026 | Bendigo | 1650m | - | No NR. | Bendigo Locksmiths Trot | 13.7m | $22,500 | David Barbetti | Fr3 | - | $51.00 | 22 days ago | - | 1:55.7 (56.1, 27.5) | Keayang Stuka | Imperial Monarch NZ HFNK | Lovemeto NZ 1.6m |
| 3/6 | 27 Mar 2026 | Terang | 2680m | - | No NR. | Matthews Petroleum Cup | 12.2m | $22,000 | David Barbetti | 10 Fr1 | 10kgs | $31.00 | 6 days ago | - | 2:02.2 (59.8, 30.3) | Jilliby Ballerini | Meadow Valley Star 5.4m | El Resamo 6.8m |
| 1/8 | 21 Mar 2026 | Melton | 2240m | - | NR 70 to 85. | Aldebaran Park Trot | - | $17,500 | David Barbetti | Sr1 | - | $12.00 | 14 days ago | - | 1:58.2 (58.8, 29.0) | El Resamo | Kyvalley Maven 2.5m | Hilltop Hugh 3.1m |
| 3/8 | 7 Mar 2026 | Melton | 2240m | - | NR up to 90. | Aldebaran Park Trot | 1.5m | $17,500 | David Barbetti | Fr7 | - | $9.00 | 7 days ago | - | 1:58.3 (57.6, 28.9) | Quirky Character | Kyvalley Maven 1.2m | El Resamo HD |
| 5/7 | 28 Feb 2026 | Melton | 2240m | - | No NR. | Just Believe Grand Prix | 27.1m | $60,000 | David Barbetti | Fr6 | - | $51.00 | 14 days ago | - | 1:55.6 (57.6, 28.0) | Keayang Zahara | Lovemeto NZ 11.1m | Remus Phoenix 5.2m |
| 7/10 | 14 Feb 2026 | Melton | 1720m | - | No NR. | Great Southern Star Ht 1 | 18.4m | $20,000 | Michael Bellman | Fr7 | - | $101.00 | 7 days ago | - | 1:58.2 (57.5, 26.7) | Keayang Zahara | Jilliby Ballerini NK | Rockinwithattitude 8.4m |
| 3/12 | 7 Feb 2026 | Kilmore | 2180m | - | No NR. | Mc Labour Kilmore Trot Cup | 8.4m | $75,000 | Michael Bellman | Sr2 | - | $101.00 | - | - | 1:57.8 (57.5, 29.3) | Jilliby Ballerini | Jilliby Dreamlover 5.0m | El Resamo 3.5m |
| Firm | Good | Soft | Heavy | Synthetic | All Wet | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stats | 0-0-0-0 | 0-0-0-0 | 0-0-0-0 | 0-0-0-0 | 0-0-0-0 | 0-0-0-0 | |
| Win % | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | |
| Place % | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | |
| Rank | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Sire
Red Samurai
Dam
El Gelato NZ
Trained at
Burrumbeet
Colours
Light Blue, Red Star & Armbands
Owners
D P Barbetti, T M Barbetti
| Driver (12 months) | Stats | Win % | Place % | Rank | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jackie Barker | 0-0-0-0 | 0% | 0% | - |
| Trainer (12 months) | Stats | Win % | Place % | Rank | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| D P Barbetti | 0-0-0-0 | 0% | 0% | - |
Race comment
OVERVIEW: MECARNO (4) is one of trotting’s emerging excitement machines who closed his three-year-old season with three Group 1 wins, including trainer-driver Michael Bellman’s first in the Victoria Trotters Derby. While it’s never easy to step straight into open company and win, he has performed very impressively at the trials and has always shaped as a squaregaiter that would measure up well in this grade based on his strength and toughness last campaign. I’m concerned he might land in the breeze and from there it would be tough, but I’m a huge fan of this guy and can’t wait to see how far he can go. ARCEE PHOENIX (11) is on a mission for back-to-back Inter Dominion titles in Queensland during July and returns from a spell here. The multiple Group 1 winner wasn’t at the top of his game last campaign and actually hasn’t won a race since that Inter Dom grand final victory in 2025. However, he has trialled nicely for his return, including a 3m defeat by some handy pacers at Melton on May 26 and win over stablemate GOTFEELINGSYOUKNOW (5) on Tuesday, and looks ready to run a forward race. IM BOBBY (6) sprint-laned to a good win last weekend at Melton and will be hard to run down if he spears across and finds the front here, while KEAYANG STUKA (9) looks next best despite a month between runs.
Age
7 years old
Sex
Bay/Brown - Rig
Today's Stats
Track
5-1-2-1
Distance
5-1-2-1
Track & Distance
5-1-2-1
Last Season
9-5-1-0
This Season
8-3-1-3
Career
30-10-6-4
Prize Money
$78,956
Win Range
2080 - 2580
Last 10 Starts
x133341121
Last Run
21 days ago
Win S/Rate
Place S/Rate
| Total | Distance | Dist Range | Track | Trk & Dist | This Season | Last Season | 1st Up | 2nd Up | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stats | 30-10-6-4 | 5-1-2-1 | 22-8-5-2 | 5-1-2-1 | 5-1-2-1 | 8-3-1-3 | 9-5-1-0 | 0-0-0-0 | 0-0-0-0 | |
| Win % | 33% | 20% | 36% | 20% | 20% | 38% | 56% | 0% | 0% | |
| Place % | 67% | 80% | 68% | 80% | 80% | 88% | 67% | 0% | 0% | |
| Rank | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| Finish | Date | Track | Distance | Race No. | Cond. | Class | Margin | Prize won | Driver | BR | Handicap | SP | Last Run | Settle | Mile rate | Winner | 2nd | 3rd |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/8 | 16 May 2026 | Melton | 2240m | - | NR 72 to 84. | Hygain Edge Trot | - | $17,500 | James Herbertson | Fr6 | - | $1.35 | 7 days ago | - | 1:59.8 (57.9, 29.1) | Stockman Peter | Little Yankee 4.2m | Tweedledee NZ 2.0m |
| 2/8 | 9 May 2026 | Melton | 2240m | - | NR 70 to 85. | Aldebaran Park Trot | HD | $17,500 | James Herbertson | Fr6 | - | $4.60 | 21 days ago | - | 1:58.7 (58.7, 29.4) | I Am Wilma | Stockman Peter HD | Tweedledee NZ 5.1m |
| 1/9 | 18 Apr 2026 | Ptpirie | 2530m | - | NR 60 or better. | Trot | - | $26,000 | Corey Johnson | 20 Fr1 | 20kgs | $4.60 | 28 days ago | - | 2:01.4 (58.8, 29.5) | Stockman Peter | Meadow Valley Star 4.3m | All the Trix 2.8m |
| 1/12 | 21 Mar 2026 | G Derby | 2230m | - | NR 60 or better. | Trot | - | $20,000 | Corey Johnson | 10 Fr1 | 10kgs | $5.00 | 7 days ago | - | 2:03.0 (60.6, 30.1) | Stockman Peter | Meadow Valley Star 3.5m | Aldebaran Dexta 4.4m |
| 4/6 | 14 Mar 2026 | Mt.Gamb | 2580m | - | NR 60 or better. | Trot | 30.6m | $11,000 | Mark Phillips | 10 Fr1 | 10kgs | $8.00 | 25 days ago | - | 2:05.5 (59.8, 31.6) | Muscle Valley | Meadow Valley Star 3.6m | The Priestess 5.0m |
| 3/7 | 17 Feb 2026 | Mt.Gamb | 1780m | - | NR up to 39. | Pace | 16.5m | $3,500 | Mark Phillips | Fr5 | - | $1.33 | 18 days ago | - | 1:59.2 | Smokin Strepo | Doctor Go Joh 5.1m | Stockman Peter 11.4m |
| 3/9 | 30 Jan 2026 | Melton | 2240m | - | 0W/15.0K stake | Yabby Dam Farms Nmw Trot | NK | $15,000 | James Herbertson | Fr4 | - | $3.20 | 19 days ago | - | 1:58.8 (59.1, 30.1) | Thunda Struck | Freight Shaker HFNK | Stockman Peter HD |
| 3/7 | 11 Jan 2026 | Hamiltn | 2660m | - | No NR. | Hamilton Trotters Cup | 3.8m | $12,000 | James Herbertson | FT Fr3 | - | $2.50 | 40 days ago | - | 2:00.6 (57.5, 28.5) | Meadow Valley Star | Fouroutoffive 1.2m | Stockman Peter 2.7m |
| 1/6 | 2 Dec 2025 | Mt.Gamb | 2190m | - | No NR. | Trot | - | $3,000 | Mark Phillips | 50 Fr1 | 50kgs | $2.40 | 220 days ago | - | 2:06.4 (60.0, 30.5) | Stockman Peter | Moonshine Penny 8.0m | Sonarmi Joh 8.3m |
| 5/7 | 26 Apr 2025 | G Derby | 2230m | - | NR 58 or better. | Trot | 8.5m | $6,999 | Mark Phillips | FT Fr5 | - | $6.00 | - | - | 2:03.4 (59.0, 30.0) | Phoebe Onyx NZ | All the Trix 5.1m | Regal Attire NZ 2.3m |
| Firm | Good | Soft | Heavy | Synthetic | All Wet | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stats | 0-0-0-0 | 0-0-0-0 | 0-0-0-0 | 0-0-0-0 | 0-0-0-0 | 0-0-0-0 | |
| Win % | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | |
| Place % | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | |
| Rank | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Sire
Used to Me Fra
Dam
Aruna Chicka
Trained at
Mount Gambier
Colours
Black, Green Diamonds
Owners
M R Lamond, J W Lamond, P C Lamond
| Driver (12 months) | Stats | Win % | Place % | Rank | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| James Herbertson | 0-0-0-0 | 0% | 0% | - |
| Trainer (12 months) | Stats | Win % | Place % | Rank | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| D J Phillips | 0-0-0-0 | 0% | 0% | - |
Race comment
OVERVIEW: MECARNO (4) is one of trotting’s emerging excitement machines who closed his three-year-old season with three Group 1 wins, including trainer-driver Michael Bellman’s first in the Victoria Trotters Derby. While it’s never easy to step straight into open company and win, he has performed very impressively at the trials and has always shaped as a squaregaiter that would measure up well in this grade based on his strength and toughness last campaign. I’m concerned he might land in the breeze and from there it would be tough, but I’m a huge fan of this guy and can’t wait to see how far he can go. ARCEE PHOENIX (11) is on a mission for back-to-back Inter Dominion titles in Queensland during July and returns from a spell here. The multiple Group 1 winner wasn’t at the top of his game last campaign and actually hasn’t won a race since that Inter Dom grand final victory in 2025. However, he has trialled nicely for his return, including a 3m defeat by some handy pacers at Melton on May 26 and win over stablemate GOTFEELINGSYOUKNOW (5) on Tuesday, and looks ready to run a forward race. IM BOBBY (6) sprint-laned to a good win last weekend at Melton and will be hard to run down if he spears across and finds the front here, while KEAYANG STUKA (9) looks next best despite a month between runs.
Age
5 years old
Sex
Bay/Brown - Mare
Today's Stats
Track
25-5-3-4
Distance
14-3-1-2
Track & Distance
14-3-1-2
Last Season
15-5-1-4
This Season
10-1-0-0
Career
41-10-6-8
Prize Money
$204,188
Win Range
1609 - 2690
Last 10 Starts
0494194854
Last Run
7 days ago
Win S/Rate
Place S/Rate
| Total | Distance | Dist Range | Track | Trk & Dist | This Season | Last Season | 1st Up | 2nd Up | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stats | 41-10-6-8 | 14-3-1-2 | 22-5-3-4 | 25-5-3-4 | 14-3-1-2 | 10-1-0-0 | 15-5-1-4 | 0-0-0-0 | 0-0-0-0 | |
| Win % | 24% | 21% | 23% | 20% | 21% | 10% | 33% | 0% | 0% | |
| Place % | 59% | 43% | 55% | 48% | 43% | 10% | 67% | 0% | 0% | |
| Rank | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| Finish | Date | Track | Distance | Race No. | Cond. | Class | Margin | Prize won | Driver | BR | Handicap | SP | Last Run | Settle | Mile rate | Winner | 2nd | 3rd |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/9 | 30 May 2026 | Melton | 1720m | - | No NR. | Nutrien Equine Trot Ffa | 4.6m | $22,500 | Jodi Quinlan | Fr1 | - | $14.00 | 14 days ago | - | 1:55.2 (57.1, 28.5) | Im Bobby | Lovemeto NZ 1.8m | Remus Phoenix 2.1m |
| 5/8 | 16 May 2026 | Melton | 2240m | - | No NR. | Aldebaran Park Ffa Trot | 14.3m | $22,500 | Kate Gath | Fr5 | - | $61.00 | 14 days ago | - | 1:56.5 (57.2, 29.0) | Lovemeto NZ | Remus Phoenix 7.1m | El Resamo 5.2m |
| 8/9 | 2 May 2026 | Melton | 1720m | - | No NR. | Scotch Notch Memorial Trot | 24.1m | $22,500 | Kate Gath | Fr3 | - | $23.00 | 7 days ago | - | 1:55.6 (56.7, 28.2) | Remus Phoenix | Lovemeto NZ NK | Keayang Stuka 6.0m |
| 4/8 | 25 Apr 2026 | Melton | 2240m | - | No NR. | Sumthingaboutmaori G1 | 16.8m | $60,000 | Kate Gath | Fr2 | - | $61.00 | 21 days ago | - | 1:57.6 (57.1, 28.5) | Jilliby Ballerini | Jilliby Dreamlover 6.7m | Rockinwithattitude 1.6m |
| 9/9 | 4 Apr 2026 | Melton | 2240m | - | No NR. | Aldebaran Park Trot Ffa | 188.6m | $22,500 | Jordan Leedham | Fr2 | - | $7.50 | 7 days ago | - | 1:58.7 (57.4, 28.3) | Lovemeto NZ | Gotfeelingsyouknow 11.6m | Remus Phoenix 1.0m |
| 1/8 | 28 Mar 2026 | Melton | 1720m | - | NR 70 to 85. | 2construct Trot | - | $17,500 | Kate Gath | Fr4 | - | $2.70 | 7 days ago | - | 1:56.8 (57.0, 28.0) | Pinnie | Nephew of Sonoko 4.7m | Quirky Character 2.8m |
| 4/6 | 21 Mar 2026 | Melton | 2240m | - | No NR. | Hertz Melton Trot | 7.5m | $20,000 | Kate Gath | Fr4 | - | $14.00 | 22 days ago | - | 1:58.2 (57.8, 28.9) | Rockinwithattitude | I Am Wilma 3.9m | Aldebaran Acrux USA 2.0m |
| 9/9 | 27 Feb 2026 | Ararat | 2570m | - | No NR. | Ararat Premix Trotters Cup | 524.9m | $20,000 | Kate Gath | 40 Fr1 | 40kgs | $6.00 | 34 days ago | - | 2:03.0 (59.2, 29.9) | More Wanted | Avant Guard SHFHD | Our Marvella NZ 1.0m |
| 4/10 | 24 Jan 2026 | Balarat | 2200m | - | NR 70 to 85. | Sweet Lou Trot | 9.7m | $17,500 | Kate Gath | Sr2 | - | $9.50 | 14 days ago | - | 1:58.5 (56.5, 28.3) | Jilliby Dreamlover | More Wanted 6.0m | Avant Guard 3.4m |
| 11/11 | 10 Jan 2026 | Melton | 2760m | - | No NR. | Bendigo Trotters Cup | 27.5m | $30,000 | Kate Gath | 20 Fr1 | 20kgs | $23.00 | - | - | 2:01.1 (56.9, 28.8) | Jilliby Ballerini | Gotfeelingsyouknow 9.4m | Bennie and the Jets NZ 8.6m |
| Firm | Good | Soft | Heavy | Synthetic | All Wet | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stats | 0-0-0-0 | 0-0-0-0 | 0-0-0-0 | 0-0-0-0 | 0-0-0-0 | 0-0-0-0 | |
| Win % | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | |
| Place % | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | |
| Rank | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Sire
Volstead USA
Dam
Needle NZ
Trained at
Patrick Estate
Colours
Black, White Stars, Red Sleeves
Owners
Arbit Each Way Pty Ltd
| Driver (12 months) | Stats | Win % | Place % | Rank | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kate Gath | 0-0-0-0 | 0% | 0% | - |
| Trainer (12 months) | Stats | Win % | Place % | Rank | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| A P Gath | 0-0-0-0 | 0% | 0% | - |
Race comment
OVERVIEW: MECARNO (4) is one of trotting’s emerging excitement machines who closed his three-year-old season with three Group 1 wins, including trainer-driver Michael Bellman’s first in the Victoria Trotters Derby. While it’s never easy to step straight into open company and win, he has performed very impressively at the trials and has always shaped as a squaregaiter that would measure up well in this grade based on his strength and toughness last campaign. I’m concerned he might land in the breeze and from there it would be tough, but I’m a huge fan of this guy and can’t wait to see how far he can go. ARCEE PHOENIX (11) is on a mission for back-to-back Inter Dominion titles in Queensland during July and returns from a spell here. The multiple Group 1 winner wasn’t at the top of his game last campaign and actually hasn’t won a race since that Inter Dom grand final victory in 2025. However, he has trialled nicely for his return, including a 3m defeat by some handy pacers at Melton on May 26 and win over stablemate GOTFEELINGSYOUKNOW (5) on Tuesday, and looks ready to run a forward race. IM BOBBY (6) sprint-laned to a good win last weekend at Melton and will be hard to run down if he spears across and finds the front here, while KEAYANG STUKA (9) looks next best despite a month between runs.