Melton (VIC)
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R2
13h21m
Lamaros Hotel Pace
2240m | Mobile Start | Pacers | 5:34pm
TRACK INFORMATION
Max 7 across front
Sprint lane
RACE CONDITIONS
NR 50 to 54. Also eligible claimers eligible under claiming rules with a claiming price between $1000 and $8000 (GST inclusive). PBD/NR
RESTRICTIONS
No age restrictions
No sex restrictions
PRIZE MONEY
$6,000
 
 
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R2
8 - COVERED IN GOLD
  • 8 Covered In Gold (SR1)
  • D: Taylor Youl (C)
  • T: C D Svanosio
  • 3-x-0-5-6-7-5-4-4-1
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RACE COMMENT
OVERVIEW: COVERED IN GOLD (8) has thrived since joining the Chris Svanosio stable. He endured two unlucky runs before breaking through with a strong win last start. The barrier is awkward, but if he can find clear running, he is capable of winning again. FEEL THE REIGN (9) is a 28-time winner who has been a quality performer at his best. If he can follow through into a suitable position, he has the finishing speed to be charging home late. Australia's leading driver James Herbertson takes the reins for the first time. SKIPPYS DELIGHT (3) has covered extra ground in stronger races at his recent starts. His performances have been sound and, with the right run, he appeals as a good each-way chance. HURRIKANE DUSTY (2) is racing well and has the gate speed to potentially find the front. His encouraging run last start suggests he is back near his best. METRO MEMORY (1) must be respected here from the barrier. Also noting YARRAMAN JOLT (7), who resumes for John Tormey. He has the best gate speed and sectional times in this field. BACK: FEEL THE REIGN (9) – 1 unit (win)/ 2 units (place)
TODAY'S STATISTICS
1-0-0-0
TRACK
1-0-0-0
DISTANCE
1-0-0-0
TRK / DIST
10-1-1-3
LAST SEASON
8-1-0-0
THIS SEASON
CAREER STATISTICS
11%
WIN S/RATE
33%
PLACE S/RATE
18-2-1-3
CAREER
$12,892
PRIZE MONEY
N/A
WIN RANGE
13
DAYS LAST RACE
Career Statistics
Stats Win % Place % Rank
Total 18-2-1-3 11% 33% 8
Distance 1-0-0-0 0% 0% N/A
Dist Range 7-0-0-1 0% 14% 9
Track 1-0-0-0 0% 0% N/A
Track / Dist 1-0-0-0 0% 0% N/A
This Season 8-1-0-0 13% 13% 7
Last Season 10-1-1-3 10% 50% 3
1st up 0-0-0-0 0% 0% N/A
2nd up 0-0-0-0 0% 0% N/A
Career Best MR 1:57.7MS 8
Distance Best MR N/A
Win distances:
Stable Stats
Stats Win % Place % Rank
Driver 12mth --- 0% 0% N/A
Taylor Youl
Trainer 12mth --- 0% 0% N/A
C D Svanosio
Trained at: Romsey
Owners: K S (Kian) Kirk
Breeder(s): M Wardle, R J Mitchell
Colours: Black, White Braces, Black Horse Shoes & Sleeves
Age/Sex: 3 year old bay gelding
Breeding: Art Major USA - Smyrna Duruisseau USA (Cam's Card Shark (US))
National Rating: NR53
Gear Changes
Removed: ; Added:
RECENT FORM
RESULT DAY RACE DETAILS RESULT
1 of 9 8
KILMORE (Good) 02/07/2026, 1690m, NR up to 49. 1:57.7 (59.1, 29.4)
Finished 1/9 $5000, Taylor Youl (Sr2), $1.85
1 out 2 back at bell, swabbed
1st COVERED IN GOLD (Sr2)
2nd ARCHAA (Fr4) 1.0m
3rd BLUE MIKI (Fr5) 7.4m
4 of 10 7
BENDIGO (Good) 24/06/2026, 2150m, 0-1 WIN 1:58.5 (56.3, 27.9)
Finished 4/10 btn 6.1m, $6000, Taylor Youl (Sr1), $3.40
pre race swab, 3 back on pegs at bell, held up early, used sprint lane
1st CRACKIN PHILTRA (Fr3)
2nd COCOSWORLD (Sr4) 4.0m
3rd THERESHEWAS (Sr3) HFNK
4 of 8 50
BENDIGO (Good) 17/06/2026, 1650m, NR 45 to 50. 1:57.0 (57.5, 28.7)
Finished 4/8 btn 3.4m, $6000, Taylor Youl (Fr7), $6.00
caught wide early , restrained to rear, 1 out 3 back at bell, held up late, contacted sulky
1st TRYX VIXEN (Fr4)
2nd HIGHVIEW HAMMER (Fr2) 2.1m
3rd WINGATE GUY (Fr3) HD
5 of 11 4
SHEPPTN (Good) 28/04/2026, 1690m, NR 47 to 51. 1:57.0 (58.6, 29.7)
Finished 5/11 btn 7.7m, $6000, Taylor Youl (Fr1), $2.50
gate speed, withstood challenge, led, leader at bell, shifted out under pressure
1st HEZAFLASHONE (Sr1)
2nd MASTER MIKI (Sr2) 3.3m
3rd HANCOCKS HERO (Sr5) 1.3m
7 of 12 19
MELTON (Fast) 24/04/2026, 2240m, NR 48 to 51. 1:58.1 (59.1, 30.0)
Finished 7/12 btn 12.8m, $6000, Taylor Youl (Fr5), $23.00
3 wide early, restrained to rear, inconvenienced, 1 out 5 back at bell
1st ANOTHER WOODS (Fr2)
2nd ALWAYS A SHOWGIRL (Sr1) HFHD
3rd RANDOM MAHONEY (Fr4) 1.4m
6 of 10 2
ECHUCA (Good) 05/04/2026, 2160m, NR 45 to 50. 1:59.2 (58.4, 29.3)
Finished 6/10 btn 20.2m, $6000, Taylor Youl (Sr2), $7.00
pre race urine, pre race swab, 1 out 2 back at bell, 3 wide latter
1st MUSSEL SHOALS (Fr2)
2nd EAGLE MAJOR (Fr1) 4.2m
3rd LINE UP JACQUIE (Fr4) 7.0m
5 of 6 18
CRANBRN (Good) 03/04/2026, 2080m, NR 45 to 50. 1:58.4 (56.7, 29.3)
Finished 5/6 btn 15.1m, $6000, Taylor Youl (Fr6), $3.60
restrained after start, 1 out 2 back at bell
1st MUSELET (Fr3)
2nd BLAZIN HEAVEN NZ (Fr4) 11.0m
3rd CLIVES GIRL (Fr1) HFNK
10 of 11 110
MARYBRO (Good) 16/03/2026, 2190m, 10.0K 1:59.2 (57.3, 28.5)
Finished 10/11 btn 31.1m, $8000, Taylor Youl (Fr6), $2.80
pre race swab, gate speed, caught wide early , worked forward, outside leader at bell, contacted sulky, checked, raced roughly
1st COLOSIMO (Fr3)
2nd BLACK OPAL JACK (Fr7) NK
3rd ARZALI ROCKSTAR (Fr5) 3.8m
3 of 9 13
BENDIGO (Good) 26/11/2025, 2150m, No NR. 1:57.5 (57.7, 29.6)
Finished 3/9 btn 19.7m, $6000, Taylor Youl (Sr1), $6.50
4 back on the pegs at bell, used sprint lane
1st ROMEO (Fr6)
2nd POSTIT LAFITE (Fr5) 18.9m
3rd COVERED IN GOLD (Sr1) HFNK
6 of 10 N/A
PENRITH (Good) 13/11/2025, 2125m, NR up to 45. 1:57.7 (58.2, 29.4)
Finished 6/10 btn 16.2m, $9792, Brian Portelli (Sr4), $7.00
3 wide latter, 800 metres, three wide without cover at bell
1st THIS IS HEAVEN (Fr3)
2nd COUNT YOUR BLESSIN (Sr2) 10.1m
3rd HES MY REASON (Fr1) 1.0m