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Aldebaran Park Trot
2240m | Mobile Start | Trotters |
5:07pm
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RACE COMMENT
OVERVIEW: HOPPY (7) is flying this campaign for Team Craven, with a cracking first-up run in free-for-all grade followed by a barnstorming victory last weekend at Melton. He came from three fence there and rounded up his rivals with ease, drawing clear to win softly by 6.5m on the line. He has an awkward barrier here and will probably end up towards the back of the field, but has a great turn of foot and should be rattling late. VYTIS (9) looks the other key winning hope, and like HOPPY (7), has had the two runs back this campaign. He was parked and battled away bravely for third first-up before working to the lead and beating MITCHELL WRAP (4) and MUSKEE (11) at Melton on June 20. He’s classy and looks to be drawn for a nice trip. WITH APLOMB (1) is flying for Steve Cleave with five wins from her last seven starts but this is a step-up in grade, while MUSKEE (11) is a handy trotter who would need some luck to win but is a must for wider exotics.
8-2-3-0
TRACK
5-1-2-0
DISTANCE
5-1-2-0
TRK / DIST
13-4-1-2
LAST SEASON
5-1-2-0
THIS SEASON
25%
WIN
S/RATE
50%
PLACE
S/RATE
24-6-4-2
CAREER
$38,900
PRIZE MONEY
1609 - 2240
WIN RANGE
147
DAYS LAST RACE
| Career Statistics | ||||
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| Stats | Win % | Place % | Rank | |
| Total | 24-6-4-2 | 25% | 50% | 6 |
| Distance | 5-1-2-0 | 20% | 60% | 6 |
| Dist Range | 16-4-3-0 | 25% | 44% | 5 |
| Track | 8-2-3-0 | 25% | 63% | 4 |
| Track / Dist | 5-1-2-0 | 20% | 60% | 6 |
| This Season | 5-1-2-0 | 20% | 60% | 8 |
| Last Season | 13-4-1-2 | 31% | 54% | 2 |
| 1st up | 0-0-0-0 | 0% | 0% | N/A |
| 2nd up | 0-0-0-0 | 0% | 0% | N/A |
| Career Best MR | TR1:57.1MS | 6 | ||
| Distance Best MR | TR1:59.2MS | 6 | ||
| Stable Stats | ||||
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| Stats | Win % | Place % | Rank | |
| Driver 12mth | --- | 0% | 0% | N/A |
| Ross Payne | ||||
| Trainer 12mth | --- | 0% | 0% | N/A |
| C D Svanosio | ||||
| Trained at: | Romsey | |||
| Owners: | R S Thompson, M F Thompson | |||
| Breeder(s): | R S Thompson, M F Thompson | |||
| Colours: | White, Red Braces & Stars, White Sleeves With Red Stripe & Black Star | |||
| Age/Sex: | 5 year old brown gelding | |||
| Breeding: | Volstead USA - Graciella Pinevale (Muscles Yankee (US)) | |||
| National Rating: | NR69 | |||
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RECENT FORM
| RESULT | DAY | RACE DETAILS | RESULT |
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| 7 of 11 | 8 |
KILMORE
(Good)
07/02/2026, 1690m, NR 70 to 85. 1:58.5 (57.9, 28.8)
Finished 7/11
btn 10.7m, $17500, Ross Payne (Fr5), $21.00
pre race warm up, 4 wide early, 3 wide early, worked forward, outside leader at bell
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1st
QUIRKY CHARACTER (Fr1)
2nd
MISTER BLINDSIDE (Fr4) 2.4m
3rd
ALRIGHTY (Sr4) HD
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| 2 of 9 | 13 |
MELTON
(Good)
30/01/2026, 2240m, 0W/15.0K stake 1:58.8 (59.1, 30.1)
Finished 2/9
btn HFNK, $15000, Chris Svanosio (Fr7), $13.00
pre race warm up, restrained after start, 1 out 4 back at bell, 3 wide late with trail
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1st
THUNDA STRUCK (Fr3)
2nd
FREIGHT SHAKER (Fr7) HFNK
3rd
STOCKMAN PETER (Fr4) HD
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| 6 of 8 | 7 |
SHEPPTN
(Fast)
17/01/2026, 2190m, NR 63 to 74. 2:00.3 (59.2, 29.4)
Finished 6/8
btn 6.5m, $15000, Taylor Youl (Sr1), $13.00
pre race warm up, 4 back on the pegs at bell
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1st
VYTIS (Fr4)
2nd
KYVALLEY MAVEN (Fr6) 1.5m
3rd
AVANT GUARD (Sr2) 1.0m
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| 2 of 8 | 7 |
MELTON
(Good)
10/01/2026, 1720m, NR 60 to 75. 1:58.2 (59.7, 30.4)
Finished 2/8
btn 2.1m, $15000, Chris Svanosio (Sr1), $3.30
pre race warm up, 1 out 2 back at bell, used sprint lane
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1st
MITCHELL WRAP (Sr3)
2nd
FREIGHT SHAKER (Sr1) 2.1m
3rd
THUNDA STRUCK (Fr4) 2.4m
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| 1 of 7 | 7 |
CRANBRN
(Good)
03/01/2026, 1609m, NR 60 to 69. 1:57.1 (57.8, 29.2)
Finished 1/7
$10000, Chris Svanosio (Fr1), $3.60
pre race warm up, gate speed, led, surrendered lead early, behind leader at bell, checked, swabbed
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1st
FREIGHT SHAKER (Fr1)
2nd
NAKEDTRUTH (Fr5) 7.2m
3rd
HATCHBACK (Fr4) 10.1m
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| 1 of 10 | 8 |
MELTON
(Good)
27/12/2025, 2240m, NR 58 to 68. 1:59.2 (58.0, 29.1)
Finished 1/10
$10000, Chris Svanosio (Fr1), $2.50
pre race swab, pre race warm up, gate speed, behind leader at bell, swabbed
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1st
FREIGHT SHAKER (Fr1)
2nd
TICTOK (Fr7) 2.3m
3rd
MAJESTIC TOOTH (Fr5) 5.1m
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| 3 of 10 | 7 |
GEELONG
(Good)
19/12/2025, 1609m, NR 55 to 60. 1:56.5 (57.4, 28.9)
Finished 3/10
btn 9.2m, $7000, Chris Svanosio (Fr6), $7.00
pre race warm up, 3 wide early, worked forward, outside leader at bell
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1st
ALDEBARAN SUSANNE (Fr4)
2nd
THE SKY IS THE LIMIT (Fr1) 7.9m
3rd
FREIGHT SHAKER (Fr6) 1.3m
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| 4 of 9 | 14 |
GEELONG
(Good)
12/12/2025, 2100m, NR 60 to 72. 2:00.8 (57.9, 29.1)
Finished 4/9
btn 9.0m, $15000, Chris Svanosio (Fr6), $13.00
3 wide early, worked forward, outside leader at bell
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1st
KYVALLEYHONEYBUNNY (Fr4)
2nd
LINK IN BIO (Fr5) 3.4m
3rd
MAJESTIC TOOTH (Fr3) 4.5m
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| 1 of 8 | 6 |
MELTON
(Rain Affected)
28/11/2025, 1720m, NR 50 to 55. 1:58.6 (57.7, 28.4)
Finished 1/8
$6000, Chris Svanosio (Fr2), $3.60
pre race warm up, gate speed, led, leader at bell, swabbed
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1st
FREIGHT SHAKER (Fr2)
2nd
QUAKE PROOF (Fr1) 6.7m
3rd
CARLA PIXIE NZ (Fr6) 6.7m
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| 11 of 12 | N/A |
MELTON
(Good)
22/11/2025, 2240m, No NR. 1:59.5 (58.8, 28.7)
Finished 11/12
btn 16.2m, $60000, Ross Payne (Fr4), $71.00
pre race warm up, 1 out 4 back at bell, 3 wide late with trail
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1st
HILLTOP HUGH (Fr2)
2nd
KYVALLEY MAVEN (Fr6) 3.4m
3rd
MAXIMEZ (Fr5) 4.1m
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