Melton (VIC)
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R5
14h46m
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2240m | Mobile Start | Pacers | 7:05pm
TRACK INFORMATION
Max 7 across front
Sprint lane
RACE CONDITIONS
No NR. PBD/SEX
RESTRICTIONS
No age restrictions
No sex restrictions
PRIZE MONEY
$22,500
 
 
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R5
7 - OUR LUCIANO
  • 7 Our Luciano (FR7)
  • D: Alex Ashwood
  • T: K P Cotchin
  • 3-4-4-8-3-0-x-4-8-3
51.0 51.0 71.0
$51.00 $51.00 - - $51.00 $71.00
RACE COMMENT
OVERVIEW: Victoria Derby champion FOX DAN (1) is back from a little freshen-up following the Mildura Pacing Cup, which he ran second in back on April 11. While there are some question marks around his ability to lead this race, I think he is fast enough to hold up if that’s what connections desire. He’s a very good horse and deserves to run the short-priced favourite. Stablemate OLIVER DAN (3) scored a well-deserved victory when he settled behind MY ULTIMATE BARNEY (4) and out-dashed him in the home straight a fortnight ago at Melton. If he was able to lead, he’d be a serious winning chance as all his form this campaign has been strong in good company. MY ULTIMATE BARNEY (4) is one of the speed runners on the front line whose chances would improve greatly if he crossed to the fence, DANGEROUS (8) might get the right trip behind FOX DAN (1) and was good winning his last start at Wagga, while ULTIMATE VINNIE (2) is going really well and shouldn’t be discounted for the minor end of trifectas and First 4s despite his starting price.
TODAY'S STATISTICS
18-3-2-3
TRACK
9-2-1-2
DISTANCE
9-2-1-2
TRK / DIST
18-4-2-2
LAST SEASON
6-0-0-2
THIS SEASON
CAREER STATISTICS
22%
WIN S/RATE
52%
PLACE S/RATE
46-10-6-8
CAREER
$177,904
PRIZE MONEY
1609 - 2270
WIN RANGE
21
DAYS LAST RACE
Career Statistics
Stats Win % Place % Rank
Total 46-10-6-8 22% 52% 7
Distance 9-2-1-2 22% 56% 7
Dist Range 25-5-3-5 20% 52% 8
Track 18-3-2-3 17% 44% 7
Track / Dist 9-2-1-2 22% 56% 6
This Season 6-0-0-2 0% 33% 9
Last Season 18-4-2-2 22% 44% 5
1st up 0-0-0-0 0% 0% N/A
2nd up 0-0-0-0 0% 0% N/A
Career Best MR 1:49.8MS 2
Distance Best MR 1:54.1MS 6
Win distances: 1609m (2), 1650m (1), 1690m (1), 1720m (1), 2138m (1), 2150m (1), 2240m (2), 2270m (1)
Stable Stats
Stats Win % Place % Rank
Driver 12mth --- 0% 0% N/A
Alex Ashwood
Trainer 12mth --- 0% 0% N/A
K P Cotchin
Trained at: Elmore
Owners: R D Pangrazio, M U Cotchin
Breeder(s): R D Pangrazio, M U Cotchin, F L Cricelli, D Cricelli, N M Henderson, W Cowan
Colours: Red, Dark Blue Crossed Sashes & Sleeves
Age/Sex: 5 year old bay gelding
Breeding: Sweet Lou USA - Gotahavasheffield (Bettors Delight USA)
National Rating: NR99
Gear Changes
Removed: ; Added:
RECENT FORM
RESULT DAY RACE DETAILS RESULT
3 of 10 21
MELTON (Good) 16/05/2026, 1720m, NR up to 105. 1:51.9 (56.9, 27.9)
Finished 3/10 btn 12.6m, $17500, Alex Ashwood (Sr1), $15.00
3 back on pegs at bell
1st SWEET IDEAL (Fr3)
2nd SOAP AND BUBBLES (Fr1) NK
3rd OUR LUCIANO (Sr1) 11.7m
8 of 9 7
MELTON (Good) 25/04/2026, 1720m, NR up to 105. 1:54.2 (56.8, 28.6)
Finished 8/9 btn 14.9m, $17500, Alex Ashwood (Sr2), $3.10
1 out 3 back at bell, 3 wide late with trail, run queried, vets examination after race, no abnormalities rep., Follow Up Report
1st HES NO ROMEO NZ (Fr2)
2nd METEOR MOTH (Sr1) HD
3rd SURFINGMAKESCENTS (Fr6) 1.1m
4 of 7 77
BENDIGO (Good) 18/04/2026, 1650m, NR up to 105. 1:51.5 (55.5, 28.4)
Finished 4/7 btn 2.6m, $17500, Alex Ashwood (Fr6), $7.50
worked forward, led, leader at bell
1st CALEXICO (Fr5)
2nd OLIVER DAN (Fr7) 1.7m
3rd HES NO ROMEO NZ (Fr2) HFNK
10 of 10 14
CRANBRN (Good) 31/01/2026, 2080m, No NR. 1:54.7 (56.0, 28.9)
Finished 10/10 btn 19.8m, $50000, Tayla French (Sr2), $15.00
3 wide latter, three wide without cover at bell
1st WAR DAN BUDDY (Sr3)
2nd MY ULTIMATE BARNEY (Fr7) 1.8m
3rd FORTY LOVE (Sr1) 1.7m
3 of 5 7
SHEPPTN (Fast) 17/01/2026, 2690m, No NR. 1:53.7 (55.7, 27.2)
Finished 3/5 btn 46.0m, $50000, Tayla French (Fr4), $126.00
restrained after start, outside leader at bell
1st KINGMAN NZ (Fr1)
2nd LEAP TO FAME (Fr3) 2.9m
3rd OUR LUCIANO (Fr4) 43.1m
8 of 9 14
MELTON (Good) 10/01/2026, 1720m, No NR. 1:51.2 (55.0, 28.5)
Finished 8/9 btn 14.8m, $75000, Tayla French (Fr5), $101.00
out of position at start, driver fined, restrained after start, 4 back on the pegs at bell
1st BULLETPROOF BOY (Sr2)
2nd PETRACCA (Fr1) 1.7m
3rd KINGMAN NZ (Sr1) 2.1m
4 of 5 7
MELTON (Good) 27/12/2025, 1720m, No NR. 1:50.8 (56.9, 27.8)
Finished 4/5 btn 9.5m, $22500, Tayla French (Fr2), $6.00
gate speed, led, withstood challenge, leader at bell, surrendered lead middle, used sprint lane, sulky contacted, flat tyre, protest lodged 2nd dismissed, quer driving tactics
1st OPERATIVE LINE (Fr4)
2nd DIAMOND ECLIPSE (Fr5) 7.6m
3rd CODE BAILEY NZ (Fr3) 1.5m
4 of 10 16
MELTON (Good) 20/12/2025, 2240m, No NR. 1:52.8 (55.4, 27.6)
Finished 4/10 btn 19.2m, $22500, Tayla French (Fr6), $18.00
gate speed, caught wide early , restrained early stages, 1 out 4 back at bell
1st BULLETPROOF BOY (Sr4)
2nd MACH DAN (Sr3) 2.8m
3rd DEE ROE (Fr4) 10.8m
3 of 9 14
BALARAT (Good) 04/12/2025, 2200m, No NR. 1:55.1 (55.8, 27.7)
Finished 3/9 btn 7.9m, $15000, Tayla French (Fr7), $1.35
3 wide early, worked forward, outside leader last mile, outside leader at bell
1st ATA RANGI (Fr1)
2nd THESTATESMAN (Fr5) 6.7m
3rd OUR LUCIANO (Fr7) 1.2m
9 of 11 N/A
BALARAT (Good) 20/11/2025, 2200m, No NR. 1:54.7 (56.3, 27.2)
Finished 9/11 btn 47.1m, $15000, Alex Ashwood (Fr4), $5.00
3 wide early, worked forward, surrendered lead middle, behind leader at bell, contacted sulky, checked and broke, protest lodged 1st dismissed
1st MIKI TO SUCCESS (Sr1)
2nd DEE ROE (Sr2) 2.9m
3rd SIR JIMMY (Sr4) 3.2m
...
LAST WIN
1 of 12 N/A
BENDIGO (Good) 12/11/2025, 2150m, No NR. 1:56.8 (55.2, 26.7)
Finished 1/12 $10000, Alex Ashwood (Sr5), $6.00
3 wide middle, worked forward, outside leader at bell, swabbed
1st OUR LUCIANO (Sr5)
2nd ODIN (Sr1) HD
3rd SIR JIMMY (Fr1) HFHD