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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.
15-6-1-1
TRACK
9-4-0-0
DISTANCE
9-4-0-0
TRK / DIST
17-3-1-3
LAST SEASON
17-6-3-1
THIS SEASON
4/11
OUR RANKING
26%
WIN
S/RATE
50%
PLACE
S/RATE
34-9-4-4
CAREER
$77,405
PRIZE MONEY
1690 - 2240
WIN RANGE
21
DAYS LAST RACE
| Career Statistics | ||||
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| Stats | Win % | Place % | Rank | |
| Total | 34-9-4-4 | 26% | 50% | 5 |
| Distance | 9-4-0-0 | 44% | 44% | 4 |
| Dist Range | 24-6-1-3 | 25% | 42% | 6 |
| Track | 15-6-1-1 | 40% | 53% | 2 |
| Track / Dist | 9-4-0-0 | 44% | 44% | 4 |
| This Season | 17-6-3-1 | 35% | 59% | 5 |
| Last Season | 17-3-1-3 | 18% | 41% | 8 |
| 1st up | 0-0-0-0 | 0% | 0% | N/A |
| 2nd up | 0-0-0-0 | 0% | 0% | N/A |
| Career Best MR | TR1:55.8MS | 1 | ||
| Distance Best MR | TR1:58.3MS | 2 | ||
| Stable Stats | ||||
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| Stats | Win % | Place % | Rank | |
| Driver 12mth | --- | 0% | 0% | N/A |
| Jack Laugher | ||||
| Trainer 12mth | --- | 0% | 0% | N/A |
| R A Graham | ||||
| Trained at: | Sutton Grange | |||
| Owners: | L C (Leigh) Graham | |||
| Breeder(s): | L C Graham | |||
| Colours: | Green, Yellow Crossed Sashes, Yellow Striped Sleeves & Cuffs | |||
| Age/Sex: | 5 year old bay gelding | |||
| Breeding: | Great Success USA - Sonoko (Iraklis NZ) | |||
| National Rating: | NR81 | |||
| Gear Changes | ||||
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RECENT FORM
| RESULT | DAY | RACE DETAILS | RESULT |
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| 9 of 10 | 7 |
MELTON
(Good)
13/06/2026, 1720m, NR 70 to 85. 1:55.3 (56.9, 28.4)
Finished 9/10
btn 19.8m, $17500, James Herbertson (Sr1), $6.00
1 out 2 back at bell
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1st
CRACKERJACK NZ (Fr7)
2nd
IRON WOMEN (Fr1) 4.2m
3rd
VYTIS (Fr3) 2.7m
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| 8 of 10 | 7 |
MELTON
(Good)
06/06/2026, 2240m, No NR. 1:55.9 (55.9, 28.3)
Finished 8/10
btn 27.5m, $22500, Ellen Tormey (Fr2), $81.00
4 back on the pegs at bell
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1st
I AM WILMA (Fr1)
2nd
IM BOBBY (Fr6) HFHD
3rd
HOPPY NZ (Sr4) 11.1m
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| 9 of 9 | 14 |
MELTON
(Good)
30/05/2026, 1720m, No NR. 1:55.2 (57.1, 28.5)
Finished 9/9
btn 22.3m, $22500, Ellen Tormey (Fr6), $51.00
restrained after start, 5 back on the pegs at bell
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1st
IM BOBBY (Sr1)
2nd
LOVEMETO NZ (Sr2) 1.8m
3rd
REMUS PHOENIX (Fr4) 2.1m
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| 8 of 8 | 14 |
MELTON
(Good)
16/05/2026, 2240m, No NR. 1:56.5 (57.2, 29.0)
Finished 8/8
btn 28.8m, $22500, Liam Older (Sr2), $26.00
1 out 3 back at bell
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1st
LOVEMETO NZ (Fr4)
2nd
REMUS PHOENIX (Fr6) 7.1m
3rd
EL RESAMO (Fr3) 5.2m
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| 1 of 9 | 14 |
MELTON
(Good)
02/05/2026, 2240m, NR 70 to 85. 1:59.7 (58.8, 29.5)
Finished 1/9
$17500, James Herbertson (Fr7), $7.00
pre race swab, restrained after start, 1 out 3 back at bell, swabbed
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1st
QUIRKY CHARACTER (Fr7)
2nd
HILLTOP HUGH (Fr3) 2.3m
3rd
LITTLE YANKEE (Fr5) 2.1m
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| 6 of 8 | 14 |
BENDIGO
(Good)
18/04/2026, 2150m, NR 70 to 85. 1:59.2 (57.4, 28.8)
Finished 6/8
btn 23.7m, $17500, James Herbertson (Fr7), $4.40
restrained after start, 1 out 1 back at bell, broke under pressure, warning issued
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1st
LITTLE YANKEE (Fr1)
2nd
BENNIE AND THE JETS NZ (Fr5) SHFHD
3rd
KEAYANG KURKI (Fr2) 1.1m
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| 7 of 9 | 7 |
MELTON
(Good)
04/04/2026, 2240m, No NR. 1:58.7 (57.4, 28.3)
Finished 7/9
btn 34.6m, $22500, James Herbertson (Fr4), $5.50
gate speed, outside leader last mile, outside leader at bell, run queried
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1st
LOVEMETO NZ (Sr2)
2nd
GOTFEELINGSYOUKNOW (Fr5) 11.6m
3rd
REMUS PHOENIX (Sr4) 1.0m
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| 3 of 8 | 7 |
MELTON
(Good)
28/03/2026, 1720m, NR 70 to 85. 1:56.8 (57.0, 28.0)
Finished 3/8
btn 7.6m, $17500, James Herbertson (Fr7), $2.40
caught wide early , pulled hard, 3 wide early, worked forward, outside leader at bell, raced roughly under pressure
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1st
PINNIE (Fr4)
2nd
NEPHEW OF SONOKO (Fr1) 4.7m
3rd
QUIRKY CHARACTER (Fr7) 2.8m
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| 4 of 8 | 14 |
MELTON
(Good)
21/03/2026, 2240m, NR 70 to 85. 1:58.2 (58.8, 29.0)
Finished 4/8
btn 7.1m, $17500, James Herbertson (Sr2), $2.80
pre race swab, 1 out 2 back at bell, hung in under pressure, locked wheels, checked
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1st
EL RESAMO (Sr1)
2nd
KYVALLEY MAVEN (Fr5) 2.5m
3rd
HILLTOP HUGH (Fr1) 3.1m
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| 1 of 8 | N/A |
MELTON
(Good)
07/03/2026, 2240m, NR up to 90. 1:58.3 (57.6, 28.9)
Finished 1/8
$17500, James Herbertson (Sr1), $3.50
1 out 1 back at bell, swabbed
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1st
QUIRKY CHARACTER (Sr1)
2nd
KYVALLEY MAVEN (Fr6) 1.2m
3rd
EL RESAMO (Fr7) HD
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