Vale Ian Caruana Trot
7:03pm • 1720m • Mobile Start • Trotters • Sprint lane • NR up to 79. • No age restrictions • $15,0007:03pm • 1720m • Mobile Start • Trotters • Sprint lane • NR up to 79. • No age restrictions • $15,000
Age
4 years old
Sex
Bay - Gelding
Today's Stats
Track
15-4-3-1
Distance
7-4-1-0
Track & Distance
7-4-1-0
Last Season
16-5-2-2
This Season
7-2-1-0
Career
23-7-3-2
Prize Money
$83,180
Win Range
1650 - 2150
Last 10 Starts
36x9911626
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 | 23-7-3-2 | 7-4-1-0 | 10-6-1-0 | 15-4-3-1 | 7-4-1-0 | 7-2-1-0 | 16-5-2-2 | 0-0-0-0 | 0-0-0-0 | |
| Win % | 30% | 57% | 60% | 27% | 57% | 29% | 31% | 0% | 0% | |
| Place % | 52% | 71% | 70% | 53% | 71% | 43% | 56% | 0% | 0% | |
| Rank | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 3 | 3 | - | - |
| Finish | Date | Track | Distance | Race No. | Cond. | Class | Margin | Prize won | Driver | BR | Handicap | SP | Last Run | Settle | Mile rate | Winner | 2nd | 3rd |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/9 | 1 Aug 2026 | Melton | 2240m | - | NR up to 89. | Aldebaran Park Trot | 39.0m | $17,500 | Mark Pitt | Sr2 | - | $10.00 | 7 days ago | - | 1:56.7 (58.8, 30.0) | Alrighty | Fouroutoffive 25.1m | Vytis 6.8m |
| 2/9 | 25 Jul 2026 | Melton | 1720m | - | NR 69 to 79. | Aldebaran Park Trot | 1.1m | $15,000 | Mark Pitt | Sr2 | - | $2.00 | 7 days ago | - | 1:57.3 (57.5, 28.7) | Muskee | Ijustcalledtosay 1.1m | Aldebaran Susanne 4.6m |
| 6/7 | 18 Jul 2026 | Melton | 2240m | - | NR 68 to 80. | Aldebaran Park Trot | 12.9m | $11,000 | Mark Pitt | Fr7 | - | $2.30 | 14 days ago | - | 2:00.1 (57.1, 29.0) | Howdy Mate | Freight Shaker 2.1m | Keayang Kurki 3.0m |
| 1/10 | 4 Jul 2026 | Melton | 1720m | - | 0W/15.0K stake | Hip Pocket Castlemaine | - | $15,000 | Mark Pitt | Fr1 | - | $1.20 | 7 days ago | - | 1:56.3 (56.9, 28.3) | Ijustcalledtosay | Carla Pixie NZ 8.7m | Nakedtruth NK |
| 1/9 | 27 Jun 2026 | Melton | 1720m | - | NR 58 to 68. | Need For Speed Noms Open | - | $10,000 | Mark Pitt | Sr2 | - | $5.50 | 21 days ago | - | 1:57.3 (57.3, 28.3) | Ijustcalledtosay | Aldebaran Abel 2.7m | Prohibited Grace 3.4m |
| 9/9 | 6 Jun 2026 | Melton | 2240m | - | NR 58 to 68. | Irt Trot | 18.2m | $10,000 | Kylie Sugars | Fr7 | - | $21.00 | 28 days ago | - | 2:00.4 (58.6, 29.4) | Mitchell Wrap | Ringer Wells 5.3m | Paris Kay SHFHD |
| 9/10 | 9 May 2026 | Melton | 1720m | - | NR 60 to 69. | Dynamic Print Group Trot | 39.2m | $10,000 | Kylie Sugars | Sr3 | - | $15.00 | 157 days ago | - | 1:57.1 (58.5, 29.3) | Iron Women | Tictok 4.4m | Mitchell Wrap 4.5m |
| 6/7 | 3 Dec 2025 | Bendigo | 2150m | - | No NR. | Hygain Breeders Crown | 21.1m | $10,000 | Kylie Sugars | Fr6 | - | $15.00 | 5 days ago | - | 1:59.0 (56.6, 28.3) | Commodus | Charleston Avenue 9.9m | Aldebaran Abel HD |
| 3/12 | 28 Nov 2025 | Melton | 2240m | - | No NR. | Apg Vicbred Super Series | 4.9m | $15,000 | Kylie Sugars | Sr6 | - | $4.40 | 14 days ago | - | 2:01.3 (61.3, 31.9) | Alrighty | Dance Fighter NK | Ijustcalledtosay 4.1m |
| 9/10 | 14 Nov 2025 | Melton | 2240m | - | No NR. | Apg Vicbred Super Series | 54.0m | $10,000 | Kylie Sugars | Fr1 | - | $3.20 | - | - | 2:00.4 (57.1, 28.0) | Commodus | Enchauffour 11.6m | Farrokh 9.7m |
| 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
Love You (fra)
Dam
Betty Hall
Trained at
Mitchellstown
Colours
White, Red & Green Squares
Owners
J D Braidwood, C D Dix, B C Lay, P D Marshall, K D Sugars
| Driver (12 months) | Stats | Win % | Place % | Rank | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kerryn Manning | 0-0-0-0 | 0% | 0% | - |
| Trainer (12 months) | Stats | Win % | Place % | Rank | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| K D Sugars | 0-0-0-0 | 0% | 0% | - |
Race comment
OVERVIEW: IJUSTCALLEDTOSAY (11) was badly inconvenienced last time by galloping rivals, but still did a good job to run sixth behind the flying Alrighty, and before that looked the winner when grabbed in the shadows by Muskee. His defeat prior had excuses when he began badly and sustained a flat tyre, and the two runs in late June and early July were dominant wins. He’s going really well this campaign and looks very hard to beat in this grade. That said, there’s plenty of others with winning hopes. ALDEBARAN ABEL (5) finally had things go his way when beating RINGER WELLS (8) here on August 8, with the latter galloping in the home straight when looking a serious chance of victory. KEAYANG GYPSY (4), who was a brave fourth from the chair here last weekend and won from the top first-up from a break, is another key chance. There’s a few others that wouldn’t shock, including FREIGHT SHAKER (9), FARROKH (12), THUNDA STRUCK (10), SAM NIEN (1) and ROCKY VALLEY (2) for the late Ian Caruana, who has this race named in his honour. BACK: IJUSTCALLEDTOSAY (11) – 2 units (win)
Age
4 years old
Sex
Bay - Gelding
Today's Stats
Track
22-2-2-1
Distance
9-0-2-1
Track & Distance
9-0-2-1
Last Season
18-1-1-3
This Season
10-3-2-1
Career
40-5-5-5
Prize Money
$57,235
Win Range
1650 - 2240
Last 10 Starts
1314226801
Last Run
14 days ago
Win S/Rate
Place S/Rate
| Total | Distance | Dist Range | Track | Trk & Dist | This Season | Last Season | 1st Up | 2nd Up | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stats | 40-5-5-5 | 9-0-2-1 | 18-2-3-3 | 22-2-2-1 | 9-0-2-1 | 10-3-2-1 | 18-1-1-3 | 0-0-0-0 | 0-0-0-0 | |
| Win % | 13% | 0% | 11% | 9% | 0% | 30% | 6% | 0% | 0% | |
| Place % | 38% | 33% | 44% | 23% | 33% | 60% | 28% | 0% | 0% | |
| Rank | 10 | 10 | 7 | 9 | 10 | 2 | 10 | - | - |
| 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 | 8 Aug 2026 | Melton | 2240m | - | NR 60 to 69. | Waste Sense Trot | - | $10,000 | James Herbertson | Sr1 | - | $3.40 | 7 days ago | - | 1:59.4 (59.0, 29.1) | Aldebaran Abel | Ringer Wells 11.1m | Rocky Valley 8.0m |
| 10/10 | 1 Aug 2026 | Melton | 1720m | - | NR up to 75. | Mimosa Homes Trot | 25.5m | $10,000 | James Herbertson | Sr3 | - | $5.00 | 7 days ago | - | 1:56.8 (58.3, 29.8) | Sky Flair | Majestic Tooth HD | Carla Pixie NZ 2.1m |
| 8/9 | 25 Jul 2026 | Melton | 1720m | - | NR 58 to 68. | Vicbred Voucher Trot | 10.4m | $10,000 | James Herbertson | Fr4 | - | $2.20 | 7 days ago | - | 2:00.4 (57.8, 28.4) | Keayang Gypsy | Unclad 2.3m | Sammy Haller HFNK |
| 6/10 | 18 Jul 2026 | Melton | 2240m | - | NR 57 to 67. | Nutrien Equine Trot | 23.9m | $10,000 | Lochie Cook | Sr1 | - | $8.50 | 7 days ago | - | 1:58.9 (57.0, 28.2) | Paris Kay | Sky Flair 7.7m | Kyvalley Michael NZ 1.2m |
| 2/9 | 11 Jul 2026 | Melton | 1720m | - | NR 60 to 69. | Hip Pocket Castlemaine | 2.7m | $10,000 | Lochie Cook | Fr3 | - | $3.10 | 14 days ago | - | 2:01.4 (58.3, 29.8) | Unclad | Aldebaran Abel 2.7m | Freight Shaker 3.0m |
| 2/9 | 27 Jun 2026 | Melton | 1720m | - | NR 58 to 68. | Need For Speed Noms Open | 2.7m | $10,000 | James Herbertson | Fr3 | - | $2.10 | 7 days ago | - | 1:57.3 (57.3, 28.3) | Ijustcalledtosay | Aldebaran Abel 2.7m | Prohibited Grace 3.4m |
| 4/11 | 20 Jun 2026 | Melton | 2240m | - | NR 57 to 67. | Hyland Racing Colours Trot | 7.4m | $10,000 | James Herbertson | Fr5 | - | $2.90 | 10 days ago | - | 2:00.4 (58.4, 29.0) | Artigas | Prohibited Grace NK | Locksley Cavalier 5.8m |
| 1/8 | 10 Jun 2026 | Bendigo | 1650m | - | NR 55 to 64. | Great Ocean Rd Real Estate | - | $7,000 | James Herbertson | Fr5 | - | $4.80 | 10 days ago | - | 1:57.0 (57.9, 28.5) | Aldebaran Abel | Keayang Tweetybird 10.0m | Amour Maternal 2.0m |
| 3/11 | 31 May 2026 | Marybro | 1690m | - | NR 57 to 64. | Community Bank Avoca Trot | 5.3m | $7,000 | James Herbertson | Fr1 | - | $4.00 | 10 days ago | - | 2:01.2 (58.0, 27.4) | Prettyboy Harry | Sam Nien 4.5m | Aldebaran Abel NK |
| 1/9 | 21 May 2026 | Kilmore | 1690m | - | NR 52 to 55. | Jc Windows Trot | - | $6,000 | James Herbertson | Fr6 | - | $2.20 | - | - | 2:01.7 (60.4, 30.1) | Aldebaran Abel | Buslin Brody 1.0m | Quake Proof 3.4m |
| 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
Aldebaran Aliza
Trained at
Bannockburn
Colours
White, Maroon Yoke & 'A' Logo, Maroon Sleeves & White 'A', Green Cuffs & Maroon Waistband
Owners
Aldebaran Lodge Pty Ltd, M P Fryar, S E Hunt
| Driver (12 months) | Stats | Win % | Place % | Rank | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| James Herbertson | 0-0-0-0 | 0% | 0% | - |
| Trainer (12 months) | Stats | Win % | Place % | Rank | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| G F Webster | 0-0-0-0 | 0% | 0% | - |
Race comment
OVERVIEW: IJUSTCALLEDTOSAY (11) was badly inconvenienced last time by galloping rivals, but still did a good job to run sixth behind the flying Alrighty, and before that looked the winner when grabbed in the shadows by Muskee. His defeat prior had excuses when he began badly and sustained a flat tyre, and the two runs in late June and early July were dominant wins. He’s going really well this campaign and looks very hard to beat in this grade. That said, there’s plenty of others with winning hopes. ALDEBARAN ABEL (5) finally had things go his way when beating RINGER WELLS (8) here on August 8, with the latter galloping in the home straight when looking a serious chance of victory. KEAYANG GYPSY (4), who was a brave fourth from the chair here last weekend and won from the top first-up from a break, is another key chance. There’s a few others that wouldn’t shock, including FREIGHT SHAKER (9), FARROKH (12), THUNDA STRUCK (10), SAM NIEN (1) and ROCKY VALLEY (2) for the late Ian Caruana, who has this race named in his honour. BACK: IJUSTCALLEDTOSAY (11) – 2 units (win)
Age
4 years old
Sex
Chestnut - Gelding
Today's Stats
Track
12-1-0-4
Distance
6-1-0-1
Track & Distance
6-1-0-1
Last Season
10-2-1-1
This Season
13-3-0-3
Career
27-6-1-5
Prize Money
$45,230
Win Range
1650 - 2180
Last 10 Starts
911x371459
Last Run
14 days ago
Win S/Rate
Place S/Rate
| Total | Distance | Dist Range | Track | Trk & Dist | This Season | Last Season | 1st Up | 2nd Up | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stats | 27-6-1-5 | 6-1-0-1 | 12-4-1-1 | 12-1-0-4 | 6-1-0-1 | 13-3-0-3 | 10-2-1-1 | 0-0-0-0 | 0-0-0-0 | |
| Win % | 22% | 17% | 33% | 8% | 17% | 23% | 20% | 0% | 0% | |
| Place % | 44% | 33% | 50% | 42% | 33% | 46% | 40% | 0% | 0% | |
| Rank | 4 | 5 | 3 | 6 | 5 | 5 | 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 | 8 Aug 2026 | Melton | 1720m | - | NR up to 85. | Aldebaran Park Trot | 113.0m | $17,500 | Mark Pitt | Fr3 | - | $19.00 | 7 days ago | - | 1:56.3 (58.3, 28.8) | Alrighty | Fouroutoffive 4.1m | Muskee HD |
| 5/10 | 1 Aug 2026 | Melton | 1720m | - | NR up to 75. | Mimosa Homes Trot | 5.1m | $10,000 | Mark Pitt | Fr5 | - | $6.50 | 7 days ago | - | 1:56.8 (58.3, 29.8) | Sky Flair | Majestic Tooth HD | Carla Pixie NZ 2.1m |
| 4/9 | 25 Jul 2026 | Melton | 1720m | - | NR 58 to 68. | Vicbred Voucher Trot | 4.9m | $10,000 | Chris Lang | Sr2 | - | $19.00 | 9 days ago | - | 2:00.4 (57.8, 28.4) | Keayang Gypsy | Unclad 2.3m | Sammy Haller HFNK |
| 1/7 | 16 Jul 2026 | Kilmore | 2180m | - | NR 56 to 64. | Jc Windows Trot | - | $7,000 | Chris Lang | Fr5 | - | $6.50 | 19 days ago | - | 2:03.2 (58.5, 29.4) | Farrokh | Skybella HFNK | Aldebaran Zane HD |
| 7/9 | 27 Jun 2026 | Melton | 1720m | - | NR 58 to 68. | Need For Speed Noms Open | 26.4m | $10,000 | Chris Lang | Fr6 | - | $13.00 | 14 days ago | - | 1:57.3 (57.3, 28.3) | Ijustcalledtosay | Aldebaran Abel 2.7m | Prohibited Grace 3.4m |
| 3/12 | 13 Jun 2026 | Melton | 2240m | - | 0W/15.0K stake | Hygain Edge Trot | 14.7m | $15,000 | Chris Lang | Sr3 | - | $12.00 | 77 days ago | - | 1:59.3 (58.4, 29.2) | Artigas | Carla Pixie NZ 7.0m | Farrokh 7.7m |
| 1/10 | 28 Mar 2026 | Melton | 1720m | - | 0W/15.0K stake | Swift Signs Trot | - | $10,000 | Kerryn Manning | Sr1 | - | $16.00 | 10 days ago | - | 1:57.6 (58.7, 28.9) | Farrokh | Charlies Tactics HFHD | Deejay Dex 8.6m |
| 1/12 | 18 Mar 2026 | Bendigo | 1650m | - | NR 50 to 55. | Rothacker Stockfeeds Trot | - | $6,000 | Nathan Jack | Sr3 | - | $15.00 | 7 days ago | - | 1:58.1 (56.9, 28.4) | Farrokh | Charlies Tactics 1.4m | Aetos Dynamis 2.2m |
| 9/9 | 11 Mar 2026 | Bendigo | 1650m | - | NR 56 to 64. | Vicbred Voucher Trot | 22.0m | $7,000 | Chris Lang | Sr3 | - | $81.00 | 11 days ago | - | 1:57.1 (57.4, 28.5) | Claudys Hero | Charleston Avenue 6.7m | Kyvalley Judge 2.2m |
| 3/8 | 28 Feb 2026 | Melton | 2240m | - | NR up to 59. | Irt Australia Trot | 6.5m | $8,000 | Chris Lang | Sr1 | - | $15.00 | - | - | 2:00.1 (59.2, 29.9) | Coconut Mickey | Tictok 5.3m | Farrokh 1.2m |
| 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
The Best Madrik (fra)
Dam
Bohemian Queen
Trained at
Riddells Creek
Colours
White, Black & White 'Ctf' Logo, Orange Sleeves & Black Cuffs.
Owners
S L Mahar, C A Cook, B J Thompson, R E Thompson, P.R Pinder, C A Newnham, S Henderson
| 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: IJUSTCALLEDTOSAY (11) was badly inconvenienced last time by galloping rivals, but still did a good job to run sixth behind the flying Alrighty, and before that looked the winner when grabbed in the shadows by Muskee. His defeat prior had excuses when he began badly and sustained a flat tyre, and the two runs in late June and early July were dominant wins. He’s going really well this campaign and looks very hard to beat in this grade. That said, there’s plenty of others with winning hopes. ALDEBARAN ABEL (5) finally had things go his way when beating RINGER WELLS (8) here on August 8, with the latter galloping in the home straight when looking a serious chance of victory. KEAYANG GYPSY (4), who was a brave fourth from the chair here last weekend and won from the top first-up from a break, is another key chance. There’s a few others that wouldn’t shock, including FREIGHT SHAKER (9), FARROKH (12), THUNDA STRUCK (10), SAM NIEN (1) and ROCKY VALLEY (2) for the late Ian Caruana, who has this race named in his honour. BACK: IJUSTCALLEDTOSAY (11) – 2 units (win)
Age
10 years old
Sex
Bay - Gelding
Today's Stats
Track
46-4-2-5
Distance
14-1-0-2
Track & Distance
14-1-0-2
Last Season
22-4-2-1
This Season
40-0-2-4
Career
165-18-14-16
Prize Money
$223,602
Win Range
1609 - 2700
Last 10 Starts
9576556622
Last Run
2 days ago
Win S/Rate
Place S/Rate
| Total | Distance | Dist Range | Track | Trk & Dist | This Season | Last Season | 1st Up | 2nd Up | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stats | 165-18-14-16 | 14-1-0-2 | 24-2-0-4 | 46-4-2-5 | 14-1-0-2 | 40-0-2-4 | 22-4-2-1 | 0-0-0-0 | 0-0-0-0 | |
| Win % | 11% | 7% | 8% | 9% | 7% | 0% | 18% | 0% | 0% | |
| Place % | 29% | 21% | 25% | 24% | 21% | 15% | 32% | 0% | 0% | |
| Rank | 11 | 9 | 11 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 8 | - | - |
| Finish | Date | Track | Distance | Race No. | Cond. | Class | Margin | Prize won | Driver | BR | Handicap | SP | Last Run | Settle | Mile rate | Winner | 2nd | 3rd |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/10 | 20 Aug 2026 | Kilmore | 2180m | - | NR 50 to 54. | Okrfm Trot | 12.1m | $6,000 | Jordan Leedham | Sr2 | - | $5.00 | 5 days ago | - | 2:01.4 (59.8, 29.5) | Majestic Monarch | Tweedledee NZ 12.1m | Aldebaran Jazmine 4.1m |
| 2/9 | 15 Aug 2026 | Melton | 2240m | - | NR 57 to 67. | Toc'S Takeaways Podcast | 5.7m | $10,000 | Jordan Leedham | Sr1 | - | $51.00 | 7 days ago | - | 1:58.2 (59.3, 29.4) | Vici Bloom | Tweedledee NZ 5.7m | Sam Nien 1.1m |
| 6/9 | 8 Aug 2026 | Melton | 1720m | - | NR up to 85. | Aldebaran Park Trot | 14.3m | $17,500 | Nathan Jack | Fr2 | - | $101.00 | 3 days ago | - | 1:56.3 (58.3, 28.8) | Alrighty | Fouroutoffive 4.1m | Muskee HD |
| 6/10 | 5 Aug 2026 | Balarat | 2200m | - | NR 50 to 55. | 7+ Trot | 10.5m | $6,000 | Jordan Leedham | Sr4 | - | $7.00 | 4 days ago | - | 2:00.9 (58.6, 30.3) | Scar | Im Eddie NK | Hallebesofine 1.6m |
| 5/9 | 1 Aug 2026 | Melton | 2240m | - | NR up to 89. | Aldebaran Park Trot | 38.4m | $17,500 | Blake Pace | Fr1 | - | $101.00 | 3 days ago | - | 1:56.7 (58.8, 30.0) | Alrighty | Fouroutoffive 25.1m | Vytis 6.8m |
| 5/7 | 29 Jul 2026 | Balarat | 2200m | - | No NR. | Del Re National Foods Trot | 17.6m | $6,000 | Chris Alford | 40 Fr1 | 40kgs | $12.00 | 4 days ago | - | 2:02.3 (58.0, 28.9) | Acool Investment | Constant 3.4m | Jakarta NZ NK |
| 6/9 | 25 Jul 2026 | Melton | 1720m | - | NR 69 to 79. | Aldebaran Park Trot | 11.4m | $15,000 | Nathan Jack | Fr1 | - | $61.00 | 7 days ago | - | 1:57.3 (57.5, 28.7) | Muskee | Ijustcalledtosay 1.1m | Aldebaran Susanne 4.6m |
| 7/10 | 18 Jul 2026 | Melton | 2240m | - | NR 57 to 67. | Nutrien Equine Trot | 25.1m | $10,000 | Blake Pace | Fr6 | - | $101.00 | 1 day ago | - | 1:58.9 (57.0, 28.2) | Paris Kay | Sky Flair 7.7m | Kyvalley Michael NZ 1.2m |
| 5/6 | 17 Jul 2026 | Geelong | 2100m | - | NR 50 to 55. | Evolution Lodge Trot | 11.7m | $6,000 | Jodi Quinlan | Fr6 | - | $3.00 | 6 days ago | - | 2:02.2 (58.8, 29.5) | Kyvalley Anthony | Night Flight 1.1m | Kyvalley Jagger 8.8m |
| 9/9 | 11 Jul 2026 | Melton | 1720m | - | NR 60 to 69. | Hip Pocket Castlemaine | 18.7m | $10,000 | Jodi Quinlan | Fr5 | - | $34.00 | 7 days ago | - | 2:01.4 (58.3, 29.8) | Unclad | Aldebaran Abel 2.7m | Freight Shaker 3.0m |
| 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
Superfast Stuart CA
Dam
Tyron's Doctor (NZ)
Trained at
Melton
Colours
Yellow, Light Blue Diamonds, Dark Blue Sleeves
Owners
S (Steve) Alexandrou
| Driver (12 months) | Stats | Win % | Place % | Rank | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jordan Leedham | 0-0-0-0 | 0% | 0% | - |
| Trainer (12 months) | Stats | Win % | Place % | Rank | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| S Alexandrou | 0-0-0-0 | 0% | 0% | - |
Race comment
OVERVIEW: IJUSTCALLEDTOSAY (11) was badly inconvenienced last time by galloping rivals, but still did a good job to run sixth behind the flying Alrighty, and before that looked the winner when grabbed in the shadows by Muskee. His defeat prior had excuses when he began badly and sustained a flat tyre, and the two runs in late June and early July were dominant wins. He’s going really well this campaign and looks very hard to beat in this grade. That said, there’s plenty of others with winning hopes. ALDEBARAN ABEL (5) finally had things go his way when beating RINGER WELLS (8) here on August 8, with the latter galloping in the home straight when looking a serious chance of victory. KEAYANG GYPSY (4), who was a brave fourth from the chair here last weekend and won from the top first-up from a break, is another key chance. There’s a few others that wouldn’t shock, including FREIGHT SHAKER (9), FARROKH (12), THUNDA STRUCK (10), SAM NIEN (1) and ROCKY VALLEY (2) for the late Ian Caruana, who has this race named in his honour. BACK: IJUSTCALLEDTOSAY (11) – 2 units (win)
Age
5 years old
Sex
Bay - Gelding
Today's Stats
Track
16-2-2-3
Distance
10-1-1-2
Track & Distance
10-1-1-2
Last Season
15-1-2-2
This Season
4-1-0-2
Career
35-6-6-6
Prize Money
$86,550
Win Range
1720 - 2240
Last 10 Starts
847194331x
Last Run
204 days ago
Win S/Rate
Place S/Rate
| Total | Distance | Dist Range | Track | Trk & Dist | This Season | Last Season | 1st Up | 2nd Up | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stats | 35-6-6-6 | 10-1-1-2 | 14-1-2-3 | 16-2-2-3 | 10-1-1-2 | 4-1-0-2 | 15-1-2-2 | 0-0-0-0 | 0-0-0-0 | |
| Win % | 17% | 10% | 7% | 13% | 10% | 25% | 7% | 0% | 0% | |
| Place % | 51% | 40% | 43% | 44% | 40% | 75% | 33% | 0% | 0% | |
| Rank | 5 | 6 | 10 | 4 | 6 | 1 | 9 | - | - |
| 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 Jan 2026 | Melton | 2240m | - | 0W/15.0K stake | Yabby Dam Farms Nmw Trot | - | $15,000 | Mark Pitt | Fr3 | - | $6.50 | 9 days ago | - | 1:58.8 (59.1, 30.1) | Thunda Struck | Freight Shaker HFNK | Stockman Peter HD |
| 3/11 | 21 Jan 2026 | Bendigo | 2150m | - | NR up to 69. | Elmore Trotters Cup | 5.3m | $10,000 | Mark Pitt | Sr2 | - | $9.50 | 11 days ago | - | 2:01.6 (58.1, 28.7) | Bennie and the Jets NZ | Charleston Avenue HFHD | Thunda Struck 5.1m |
| 3/8 | 10 Jan 2026 | Melton | 1720m | - | NR 60 to 75. | Haras Des Trotteurs Trot | 4.6m | $15,000 | Tasmyn Potter | Fr4 | - | $9.50 | 9 days ago | - | 1:58.2 (59.7, 30.4) | Mitchell Wrap | Freight Shaker 2.1m | Thunda Struck 2.4m |
| 4/6 | 1 Jan 2026 | Echuca | 2560m | - | NR up to 70. | Echuca Steel Sheds Cup | 18.0m | $12,000 | Mark Pitt | Fr5 | - | $2.80 | 18 days ago | - | 2:07.0 (58.4, 28.8) | El Conqueror NZ | Maximez 7.5m | Watch and Act 3.7m |
| 9/11 | 14 Dec 2025 | Gnbower | 2630m | - | No NR. | Gunbower Trotters Cup | 101.9m | $10,000 | Ewa Justice | 10 Fr5 | 10kgs | $11.00 | 13 days ago | - | 2:04.9 (60.4, 31.1) | Kings Guard | El Conqueror NZ 8.2m | Bennie and the Jets NZ 4.3m |
| 1/8 | 1 Dec 2025 | Marybro | 2190m | - | NR 55 or better. | Mcphersons Printing Group | - | $8,000 | Chris Alford | 10 Fr2 | 10kgs | $4.60 | 9 days ago | - | 2:03.2 (58.1, 29.9) | Thunda Struck | Avant Guard 9.8m | Jakarta NZ HFHD |
| 7/12 | 22 Nov 2025 | Melton | 2240m | - | No NR. | Apg Vicbred Super Series | 10.3m | $60,000 | Ewa Justice | Fr1 | - | $21.00 | 9 days ago | - | 1:59.5 (58.8, 28.7) | Hilltop Hugh | Kyvalley Maven 3.4m | Maximez 4.1m |
| 4/12 | 13 Nov 2025 | Kilmore | 2180m | - | No NR. | Apg Vicbred Super Series | 9.1m | $10,000 | Ewa Justice | Sr3 | - | $34.00 | 11 days ago | - | 2:03.2 (58.2, 28.9) | Mister Blindside | Ringer Wells 1.2m | Jack Sprat 5.1m |
| 8/10 | 2 Nov 2025 | Marybro | 1690m | - | 0W/15.0K stake | Les Chapman Memorial Trot | 45.7m | $15,000 | Ewa Justice | Fr1 | - | $7.50 | 16 days ago | - | 1:55.6 (58.4, 30.2) | Keayang Lavita | Six Nations 1.2m | Mister Blindside 1.4m |
| 2/9 | 17 Oct 2025 | Geelong | 2100m | - | NR 60 to 69. | Haras Des Trotteurs Trot | 3.5m | $10,000 | Ewa Justice | Fr2 | - | $6.50 | - | - | 2:00.8 (59.0, 30.3) | Aldebaran Brooke | Thunda Struck 3.5m | Kyvalleyhoneybunny 1.2m |
| 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
Muscle Mass USA
Dam
Cloud Chaser
Trained at
Girgarre
Colours
Blue, White Yoke With Blue Stars, Yellow Braces, White Sleeves With Yellow Stripe
Owners
A B Hindson, C R Patten, T C McNeill, N J Casey, C J Wheeler, J Q Quirk, W S Shellie, J S Mills, A D Kelly, M W Croxford, S M McDonald, W T Demasi, B R Nexhip, J M Chambers, S S Mills, S R Thomson, R J Thomson
| Driver (12 months) | Stats | Win % | Place % | Rank | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mark Pitt | 0-0-0-0 | 0% | 0% | - |
| Trainer (12 months) | Stats | Win % | Place % | Rank | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| L C Pitt | 0-0-0-0 | 0% | 0% | - |
Race comment
OVERVIEW: IJUSTCALLEDTOSAY (11) was badly inconvenienced last time by galloping rivals, but still did a good job to run sixth behind the flying Alrighty, and before that looked the winner when grabbed in the shadows by Muskee. His defeat prior had excuses when he began badly and sustained a flat tyre, and the two runs in late June and early July were dominant wins. He’s going really well this campaign and looks very hard to beat in this grade. That said, there’s plenty of others with winning hopes. ALDEBARAN ABEL (5) finally had things go his way when beating RINGER WELLS (8) here on August 8, with the latter galloping in the home straight when looking a serious chance of victory. KEAYANG GYPSY (4), who was a brave fourth from the chair here last weekend and won from the top first-up from a break, is another key chance. There’s a few others that wouldn’t shock, including FREIGHT SHAKER (9), FARROKH (12), THUNDA STRUCK (10), SAM NIEN (1) and ROCKY VALLEY (2) for the late Ian Caruana, who has this race named in his honour. BACK: IJUSTCALLEDTOSAY (11) – 2 units (win)
Age
7 years old
Sex
Bay - Gelding
Today's Stats
Track
29-2-4-0
Distance
16-2-1-0
Track & Distance
16-2-1-0
Last Season
13-1-1-0
This Season
5-0-0-0
Career
45-8-5-2
Prize Money
$90,635
Win Range
1650 - 2190
Last 10 Starts
579x868x58
Last Run
42 days ago
Win S/Rate
Place S/Rate
| Total | Distance | Dist Range | Track | Trk & Dist | This Season | Last Season | 1st Up | 2nd Up | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stats | 45-8-5-2 | 16-2-1-0 | 18-3-1-0 | 29-2-4-0 | 16-2-1-0 | 5-0-0-0 | 13-1-1-0 | 0-0-0-0 | 0-0-0-0 | |
| Win % | 18% | 13% | 17% | 7% | 13% | 0% | 8% | 0% | 0% | |
| Place % | 33% | 19% | 22% | 21% | 19% | 0% | 15% | 0% | 0% | |
| Rank | 9 | 8 | 9 | 11 | 8 | - | 11 | - | - |
| Finish | Date | Track | Distance | Race No. | Cond. | Class | Margin | Prize won | Driver | BR | Handicap | SP | Last Run | Settle | Mile rate | Winner | 2nd | 3rd |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/10 | 11 Jul 2026 | Melton | 1720m | - | NR 70 to 85. | Logical Staffing Solutions | 32.3m | $17,500 | Ashley Manton | Sr3 | - | $13.00 | 28 days ago | - | 1:56.6 (58.2, 29.6) | Alrighty | Nakedtruth 15.2m | El Resamo HFHD |
| 5/10 | 13 Jun 2026 | Melton | 1720m | - | NR 70 to 85. | Apg Trot | 13.2m | $17,500 | Brent Thomson | Sr3 | - | $31.00 | 64 days ago | - | 1:55.3 (56.9, 28.4) | Crackerjack NZ | Iron Women 4.2m | Vytis 2.7m |
| 8/9 | 10 Apr 2026 | Marybro | 2190m | - | NR 55 or better. | Benstud Handicap | 17.2m | $8,000 | Nathan Jack | 30 Fr1 | 30kgs | $5.00 | 13 days ago | - | 2:02.2 (57.6, 29.3) | Im Above the Law | Gee Cee Calder 3.0m | Our Marvella NZ 2.2m |
| 6/8 | 28 Mar 2026 | Melton | 1720m | - | NR 70 to 85. | 2construct Trot | 19.8m | $17,500 | Brent Thomson | Sr1 | - | $7.00 | 7 days ago | - | 1:56.8 (57.0, 28.0) | Pinnie | Nephew of Sonoko 4.7m | Quirky Character 2.8m |
| 8/8 | 21 Mar 2026 | Melton | 2240m | - | NR 70 to 85. | Aldebaran Park Trot | 56.9m | $17,500 | Brent Thomson | Fr4 | - | $23.00 | 203 days ago | - | 1:58.2 (58.8, 29.0) | El Resamo | Kyvalley Maven 2.5m | Hilltop Hugh 3.1m |
| 9/11 | 30 Aug 2025 | Melton | 1720m | - | NR 72 to 87. | Aldebaran Park Trot | 23.8m | $17,500 | Brent Thomson | Sr5 | - | $13.00 | 7 days ago | - | 1:56.6 (57.2, 28.9) | Nephew of Sonoko | Maoris Mac 1.3m | Mercenary 14.8m |
| 7/7 | 23 Aug 2025 | Melton | 1720m | - | No NR. | Sharps Bakery Trotters Ffa | 21.6m | $22,500 | Brent Thomson | Sr1 | - | $151.00 | 14 days ago | - | 1:54.8 (55.9, 27.6) | Im Bobby | Violet Stanford HD | Aldebaran Vera HFNK |
| 5/8 | 9 Aug 2025 | Melton | 1720m | - | NR 80 to 105. | Apg Trot | 11.5m | $17,500 | Brent Thomson | Fr3 | - | $15.00 | 7 days ago | - | 1:56.3 (57.1, 28.3) | Keayang Stuka | Nephew of Sonoko 2.3m | Mega Spur 2.5m |
| 4/7 | 2 Aug 2025 | Melton | 1720m | - | NR 71 to 87. | Prydes Easifeed Trot | 4.2m | $17,500 | Brent Thomson | Sr1 | - | $101.00 | 21 days ago | - | 1:56.7 (57.1, 28.0) | Maoris Mac | Violet Stanford 1.0m | Jilliby Ballerini HD |
| 1/8 | 12 Jul 2025 | Melton | 1720m | - | NR 63 to 79. | Benstud Standardbreds Trot | - | $15,000 | Brent Thomson | Sr1 | - | $9.00 | - | - | 1:58.4 (58.3, 29.4) | Sebastians Boy | More Wanted HD | Maoris Mac 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
Sebastian K (swe)
Dam
Prettygirl Lassie
Trained at
Junortoun
Colours
Black, Royal Blue Diamond, Black & Royal Blue Hooped Sleeves
Owners
D C Manton, M H Manton, A J Manton
| Driver (12 months) | Stats | Win % | Place % | Rank | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ashley Manton | 0-0-0-0 | 0% | 0% | - |
| Trainer (12 months) | Stats | Win % | Place % | Rank | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| A J Manton | 0-0-0-0 | 0% | 0% | - |
Race comment
OVERVIEW: IJUSTCALLEDTOSAY (11) was badly inconvenienced last time by galloping rivals, but still did a good job to run sixth behind the flying Alrighty, and before that looked the winner when grabbed in the shadows by Muskee. His defeat prior had excuses when he began badly and sustained a flat tyre, and the two runs in late June and early July were dominant wins. He’s going really well this campaign and looks very hard to beat in this grade. That said, there’s plenty of others with winning hopes. ALDEBARAN ABEL (5) finally had things go his way when beating RINGER WELLS (8) here on August 8, with the latter galloping in the home straight when looking a serious chance of victory. KEAYANG GYPSY (4), who was a brave fourth from the chair here last weekend and won from the top first-up from a break, is another key chance. There’s a few others that wouldn’t shock, including FREIGHT SHAKER (9), FARROKH (12), THUNDA STRUCK (10), SAM NIEN (1) and ROCKY VALLEY (2) for the late Ian Caruana, who has this race named in his honour. BACK: IJUSTCALLEDTOSAY (11) – 2 units (win)
Age
5 years old
Sex
Bay - Gelding
Today's Stats
Track
26-1-2-6
Distance
15-0-1-3
Track & Distance
15-0-1-3
Last Season
19-3-1-4
This Season
9-1-0-1
Career
52-7-8-9
Prize Money
$64,480
Win Range
1609 - 2240
Last 10 Starts
5x06714593
Last Run
14 days ago
Win S/Rate
Place S/Rate
| Total | Distance | Dist Range | Track | Trk & Dist | This Season | Last Season | 1st Up | 2nd Up | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stats | 52-7-8-9 | 15-0-1-3 | 25-4-2-3 | 26-1-2-6 | 15-0-1-3 | 9-1-0-1 | 19-3-1-4 | 0-0-0-0 | 0-0-0-0 | |
| Win % | 13% | 0% | 16% | 4% | 0% | 11% | 16% | 0% | 0% | |
| Place % | 46% | 27% | 36% | 35% | 27% | 22% | 42% | 0% | 0% | |
| Rank | 8 | 11 | 6 | 10 | 11 | 8 | 7 | - | - |
| Finish | Date | Track | Distance | Race No. | Cond. | Class | Margin | Prize won | Driver | BR | Handicap | SP | Last Run | Settle | Mile rate | Winner | 2nd | 3rd |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/8 | 8 Aug 2026 | Melton | 2240m | - | NR 60 to 69. | Waste Sense Trot | 19.1m | $10,000 | John Caldow | Fr2 | - | $11.00 | 7 days ago | - | 1:59.4 (59.0, 29.1) | Aldebaran Abel | Ringer Wells 11.1m | Rocky Valley 8.0m |
| 9/10 | 1 Aug 2026 | Melton | 1720m | - | NR up to 75. | Mimosa Homes Trot | 25.3m | $10,000 | John Caldow | Fr4 | - | $18.00 | 21 days ago | - | 1:56.8 (58.3, 29.8) | Sky Flair | Majestic Tooth HD | Carla Pixie NZ 2.1m |
| 5/9 | 11 Jul 2026 | Melton | 1720m | - | NR 60 to 69. | Hip Pocket Castlemaine | 6.9m | $10,000 | John Caldow | Sr2 | - | $10.00 | 7 days ago | - | 2:01.4 (58.3, 29.8) | Unclad | Aldebaran Abel 2.7m | Freight Shaker 3.0m |
| 4/10 | 4 Jul 2026 | Melton | 1720m | - | 0W/15.0K stake | Hip Pocket Castlemaine | 12.5m | $15,000 | John Caldow | Sr3 | - | $34.00 | 10 days ago | - | 1:56.3 (56.9, 28.3) | Ijustcalledtosay | Carla Pixie NZ 8.7m | Nakedtruth NK |
| 1/12 | 24 Jun 2026 | Bendigo | 2150m | - | NR 55 to 64. | Rothacker Stockfeeds Trot | - | $7,000 | John Caldow | Sr2 | - | $23.00 | 11 days ago | - | 1:57.5 (59.7, 30.2) | Rocky Valley | Kyvalley Michael NZ 7.4m | Watch and Act 1.5m |
| 7/12 | 13 Jun 2026 | Melton | 2240m | - | 0W/15.0K stake | Hygain Edge Trot | 25.9m | $15,000 | John Caldow | Sr2 | - | $41.00 | 13 days ago | - | 1:59.3 (58.4, 29.2) | Artigas | Carla Pixie NZ 7.0m | Farrokh 7.7m |
| 6/11 | 31 May 2026 | Marybro | 1690m | - | NR 57 to 64. | Community Bank Avoca Trot | 19.0m | $7,000 | John Caldow | Fr4 | - | $34.00 | 11 days ago | - | 2:01.2 (58.0, 27.4) | Prettyboy Harry | Sam Nien 4.5m | Aldebaran Abel NK |
| 11/12 | 20 May 2026 | Bendigo | 2150m | - | NR 56 to 64. | Vicbred Voucher Trot | 19.2m | $7,000 | John Caldow | Sr3 | - | $41.00 | 136 days ago | - | 2:02.0 (57.3, 28.8) | Karbine | Tictok HFNK | Watch and Act 3.4m |
| 5/9 | 4 Jan 2026 | Marybro | 1690m | - | NR 57 to 64. | David Clausen Trot | 22.4m | $7,000 | John Caldow | Fr7 | - | $3.40 | 15 days ago | - | 1:57.3 (58.0, 30.3) | Mac Flick | Maestro 6.8m | Paris Kay 10.0m |
| 3/11 | 20 Dec 2025 | Melton | 1720m | - | NR 70 to 79. | Apg Trot | 20.4m | $15,000 | John Caldow | Fr1 | - | $26.00 | - | - | 1:55.7 (56.0, 27.0) | Jilliby Dreamlover | Six Nations 18.4m | Rocky Valley 2.0m |
| 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
Skyvalley NZ
Dam
Mystical Rainbow
Trained at
Kurunjang
Colours
Dark Blue, Grey Braces
Owners
I A (Ian) Caruana
| Driver (12 months) | Stats | Win % | Place % | Rank | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| John Caldow | 0-0-0-0 | 0% | 0% | - |
| Trainer (12 months) | Stats | Win % | Place % | Rank | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| M A Caldow | 0-0-0-0 | 0% | 0% | - |
Race comment
OVERVIEW: IJUSTCALLEDTOSAY (11) was badly inconvenienced last time by galloping rivals, but still did a good job to run sixth behind the flying Alrighty, and before that looked the winner when grabbed in the shadows by Muskee. His defeat prior had excuses when he began badly and sustained a flat tyre, and the two runs in late June and early July were dominant wins. He’s going really well this campaign and looks very hard to beat in this grade. That said, there’s plenty of others with winning hopes. ALDEBARAN ABEL (5) finally had things go his way when beating RINGER WELLS (8) here on August 8, with the latter galloping in the home straight when looking a serious chance of victory. KEAYANG GYPSY (4), who was a brave fourth from the chair here last weekend and won from the top first-up from a break, is another key chance. There’s a few others that wouldn’t shock, including FREIGHT SHAKER (9), FARROKH (12), THUNDA STRUCK (10), SAM NIEN (1) and ROCKY VALLEY (2) for the late Ian Caruana, who has this race named in his honour. BACK: IJUSTCALLEDTOSAY (11) – 2 units (win)
Age
5 years old
Sex
Brown - Gelding
Today's Stats
Track
13-2-4-1
Distance
6-1-1-1
Track & Distance
6-1-1-1
Last Season
13-4-1-2
This Season
10-1-3-1
Career
29-6-5-3
Prize Money
$46,050
Win Range
1609 - 2240
Last 10 Starts
2627x43254
Last Run
14 days ago
Win S/Rate
Place S/Rate
| Total | Distance | Dist Range | Track | Trk & Dist | This Season | Last Season | 1st Up | 2nd Up | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stats | 29-6-5-3 | 6-1-1-1 | 11-2-1-3 | 13-2-4-1 | 6-1-1-1 | 10-1-3-1 | 13-4-1-2 | 0-0-0-0 | 0-0-0-0 | |
| Win % | 21% | 17% | 18% | 15% | 17% | 10% | 31% | 0% | 0% | |
| Place % | 48% | 50% | 55% | 54% | 50% | 50% | 54% | 0% | 0% | |
| Rank | 3 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 6 | 4 | - | - |
| 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 | 8 Aug 2026 | Melton | 1720m | - | NR up to 85. | Aldebaran Park Trot | 6.9m | $17,500 | Chris Svanosio | Fr5 | - | $15.00 | 14 days ago | - | 1:56.3 (58.3, 28.8) | Alrighty | Fouroutoffive 4.1m | Muskee HD |
| 5/9 | 25 Jul 2026 | Melton | 1720m | - | NR 69 to 79. | Aldebaran Park Trot | 9.1m | $15,000 | Chris Svanosio | Fr4 | - | $5.00 | 7 days ago | - | 1:57.3 (57.5, 28.7) | Muskee | Ijustcalledtosay 1.1m | Aldebaran Susanne 4.6m |
| 2/7 | 18 Jul 2026 | Melton | 2240m | - | NR 68 to 80. | Aldebaran Park Trot | 2.1m | $11,000 | Ross Payne | Fr3 | - | $12.00 | 7 days ago | - | 2:00.1 (57.1, 29.0) | Howdy Mate | Freight Shaker 2.1m | Keayang Kurki 3.0m |
| 3/9 | 11 Jul 2026 | Melton | 1720m | - | NR 60 to 69. | Hip Pocket Castlemaine | 5.7m | $10,000 | Ross Payne | Fr7 | - | $9.00 | 7 days ago | - | 2:01.4 (58.3, 29.8) | Unclad | Aldebaran Abel 2.7m | Freight Shaker 3.0m |
| 4/11 | 4 Jul 2026 | Melton | 2240m | - | NR 69 to 84. | Aldebaran Park Trot | 6.0m | $17,500 | Ross Payne | Fr3 | - | $71.00 | 147 days ago | - | 2:00.8 (58.3, 27.9) | Hoppy NZ | With Aplomb 2.7m | Fouroutoffive HFHD |
| 7/11 | 7 Feb 2026 | Kilmore | 1690m | - | NR 70 to 85. | O'Briens Electrical Trot | 10.7m | $17,500 | Ross Payne | Fr5 | - | $21.00 | 8 days ago | - | 1:58.5 (57.9, 28.8) | Quirky Character | Mister Blindside 2.4m | Alrighty HD |
| 2/9 | 30 Jan 2026 | Melton | 2240m | - | 0W/15.0K stake | Yabby Dam Farms Nmw Trot | HFNK | $15,000 | Chris Svanosio | Fr7 | - | $13.00 | 13 days ago | - | 1:58.8 (59.1, 30.1) | Thunda Struck | Freight Shaker HFNK | Stockman Peter HD |
| 6/8 | 17 Jan 2026 | Shepptn | 2190m | - | NR 63 to 74. | Saddleworld Trot | 6.5m | $15,000 | Taylor Youl | Sr1 | - | $13.00 | 7 days ago | - | 2:00.3 (59.2, 29.4) | Vytis | Kyvalley Maven 1.5m | Avant Guard 1.0m |
| 2/8 | 10 Jan 2026 | Melton | 1720m | - | NR 60 to 75. | Haras Des Trotteurs Trot | 2.1m | $15,000 | Chris Svanosio | Sr1 | - | $3.30 | 7 days ago | - | 1:58.2 (59.7, 30.4) | Mitchell Wrap | Freight Shaker 2.1m | Thunda Struck 2.4m |
| 1/7 | 3 Jan 2026 | Cranbrn | 1609m | - | NR 60 to 69. | Cranbourne Fencing Trot | - | $10,000 | Chris Svanosio | Fr1 | - | $3.60 | - | - | 1:57.1 (57.8, 29.2) | Freight Shaker | Nakedtruth 7.2m | Hatchback 10.1m |
| 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
Graciella Pinevale
Trained at
Romsey
Colours
White, Red Braces & Stars, White Sleeves With Red Stripe & Black Star
Owners
R S Thompson, M F Thompson
| 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: IJUSTCALLEDTOSAY (11) was badly inconvenienced last time by galloping rivals, but still did a good job to run sixth behind the flying Alrighty, and before that looked the winner when grabbed in the shadows by Muskee. His defeat prior had excuses when he began badly and sustained a flat tyre, and the two runs in late June and early July were dominant wins. He’s going really well this campaign and looks very hard to beat in this grade. That said, there’s plenty of others with winning hopes. ALDEBARAN ABEL (5) finally had things go his way when beating RINGER WELLS (8) here on August 8, with the latter galloping in the home straight when looking a serious chance of victory. KEAYANG GYPSY (4), who was a brave fourth from the chair here last weekend and won from the top first-up from a break, is another key chance. There’s a few others that wouldn’t shock, including FREIGHT SHAKER (9), FARROKH (12), THUNDA STRUCK (10), SAM NIEN (1) and ROCKY VALLEY (2) for the late Ian Caruana, who has this race named in his honour. BACK: IJUSTCALLEDTOSAY (11) – 2 units (win)
Age
5 years old
Sex
Bay/Brown - Mare
Today's Stats
Track
11-4-0-1
Distance
5-3-0-0
Track & Distance
5-3-0-0
Last Season
13-5-1-2
This Season
11-3-1-1
Career
37-9-3-6
Prize Money
$51,476
Win Range
1650 - 2240
Last 10 Starts
1721435x14
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 | 37-9-3-6 | 5-3-0-0 | 11-5-0-0 | 11-4-0-1 | 5-3-0-0 | 11-3-1-1 | 13-5-1-2 | 0-0-0-0 | 0-0-0-0 | |
| Win % | 24% | 60% | 45% | 36% | 60% | 27% | 38% | 0% | 0% | |
| Place % | 49% | 60% | 45% | 45% | 60% | 45% | 62% | 0% | 0% | |
| Rank | 2 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 4 | 1 | - | - |
| 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 | 15 Aug 2026 | Melton | 2240m | - | 0W/15.0K stake | Mimosa Homes Nmw Trot | 2.9m | $11,000 | Glen Craven | Sr2 | - | $2.70 | 21 days ago | - | 1:59.2 (58.0, 29.0) | Sky Flair | Karbine HFHD | Carla Pixie NZ 1.9m |
| 1/9 | 25 Jul 2026 | Melton | 1720m | - | NR 58 to 68. | Vicbred Voucher Trot | - | $10,000 | Glen Craven | Fr6 | - | $3.90 | 133 days ago | - | 2:00.4 (57.8, 28.4) | Keayang Gypsy | Unclad 2.3m | Sammy Haller HFNK |
| 5/6 | 14 Mar 2026 | Mt.Gamb | 2580m | - | NR 60 or better. | Trot | 113.6m | $11,000 | Lochie Cook | 10 Fr2 | 10kgs | $3.00 | 7 days ago | - | 2:05.5 (59.8, 31.6) | Muscle Valley | Meadow Valley Star 3.6m | The Priestess 5.0m |
| 3/7 | 7 Mar 2026 | Melton | 2240m | - | NR 65 to 75. | Hertz Melton Trot | 1.6m | $15,000 | Glen Craven | Fr6 | - | $4.00 | 7 days ago | - | 1:58.8 (58.1, 29.0) | Crusher Clyde NZ | Mystery Fred 1.0m | Keayang Gypsy HFNK |
| 4/8 | 28 Feb 2026 | Melton | 1720m | - | NR 56 to 75. | Breed For Speed Silver | 9.1m | $20,000 | Glen Craven | Fr5 | - | $1.40 | 8 days ago | - | 1:56.7 (57.6, 29.1) | Aldebaran Susanne | Rubys Dream 7.0m | Abbie 1.3m |
| 1/10 | 20 Feb 2026 | Bendigo | 1650m | - | NR 56 to 75. | Breed For Speed | - | $8,000 | Glen Craven | Fr4 | - | $2.15 | 9 days ago | - | 1:55.3 (56.2, 27.9) | Keayang Gypsy | Rubys Dream 6.6m | Majestic Tooth 2.4m |
| 2/11 | 11 Feb 2026 | Marybro | 2190m | - | NR 57 to 66. | Maryborough Golf Club Trot | HD | $6,000 | Glen Craven | Fr4 | - | $3.10 | 16 days ago | - | 2:01.3 (58.5, 30.0) | Charleston Avenue | Keayang Gypsy HFNK | Maximez 9.6m |
| 7/7 | 26 Jan 2026 | Terang | 2180m | - | No NR. | Terang Self-Storage Trot | 133.9m | $6,000 | Glen Craven | 50 Fr1 | 50kgs | $2.90 | 3 days ago | - | 2:01.8 (60.3, 30.3) | Crusher Clyde NZ | Jakarta NZ 3.2m | Happy Escape 7.7m |
| 1/10 | 23 Jan 2026 | Melton | 1720m | - | NR 54 to 60. | 2construct Trot | - | $7,000 | Glen Craven | Sr3 | - | $5.00 | 12 days ago | - | 1:57.1 (57.3, 28.3) | Keayang Gypsy | Claudys Hero 1.1m | Farrokh HD |
| 4/7 | 11 Jan 2026 | Hamiltn | 2660m | - | No NR. | Hamilton Trotters Cup | 9.3m | $12,000 | Glen Craven | FT Fr2 | - | $4.20 | - | - | 2:00.6 (57.5, 28.5) | Meadow Valley Star | Fouroutoffive 1.2m | Stockman Peter 2.7m |
| 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
Gypsy Flair
Trained at
Ecklin South
Colours
Red, Yellow Yoke & Braces, Black Diamonds
Owners
M A (Margaret) Lee
| 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: IJUSTCALLEDTOSAY (11) was badly inconvenienced last time by galloping rivals, but still did a good job to run sixth behind the flying Alrighty, and before that looked the winner when grabbed in the shadows by Muskee. His defeat prior had excuses when he began badly and sustained a flat tyre, and the two runs in late June and early July were dominant wins. He’s going really well this campaign and looks very hard to beat in this grade. That said, there’s plenty of others with winning hopes. ALDEBARAN ABEL (5) finally had things go his way when beating RINGER WELLS (8) here on August 8, with the latter galloping in the home straight when looking a serious chance of victory. KEAYANG GYPSY (4), who was a brave fourth from the chair here last weekend and won from the top first-up from a break, is another key chance. There’s a few others that wouldn’t shock, including FREIGHT SHAKER (9), FARROKH (12), THUNDA STRUCK (10), SAM NIEN (1) and ROCKY VALLEY (2) for the late Ian Caruana, who has this race named in his honour. BACK: IJUSTCALLEDTOSAY (11) – 2 units (win)
Age
5 years old
Sex
Bay/Brown - Gelding
Today's Stats
Track
19-2-0-4
Distance
7-1-0-1
Track & Distance
7-1-0-1
Last Season
12-4-1-2
This Season
14-1-1-4
Career
33-6-3-6
Prize Money
$51,475
Win Range
1690 - 2240
Last 10 Starts
353317x966
Last Run
14 days ago
Win S/Rate
Place S/Rate
| Total | Distance | Dist Range | Track | Trk & Dist | This Season | Last Season | 1st Up | 2nd Up | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stats | 33-6-3-6 | 7-1-0-1 | 11-2-1-1 | 19-2-0-4 | 7-1-0-1 | 14-1-1-4 | 12-4-1-2 | 0-0-0-0 | 0-0-0-0 | |
| Win % | 18% | 14% | 18% | 11% | 14% | 7% | 33% | 0% | 0% | |
| Place % | 45% | 29% | 36% | 32% | 29% | 43% | 58% | 0% | 0% | |
| Rank | 6 | 7 | 5 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 2 | - | - |
| Finish | Date | Track | Distance | Race No. | Cond. | Class | Margin | Prize won | Driver | BR | Handicap | SP | Last Run | Settle | Mile rate | Winner | 2nd | 3rd |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/8 | 8 Aug 2026 | Melton | 2240m | - | NR 60 to 69. | Waste Sense Trot | 31.7m | $10,000 | Nathan Jack | Fr7 | - | $9.00 | 7 days ago | - | 1:59.4 (59.0, 29.1) | Aldebaran Abel | Ringer Wells 11.1m | Rocky Valley 8.0m |
| 6/10 | 1 Aug 2026 | Melton | 1720m | - | NR up to 75. | Mimosa Homes Trot | 7.6m | $10,000 | Nathan Jack | Fr7 | - | $14.00 | 7 days ago | - | 1:56.8 (58.3, 29.8) | Sky Flair | Majestic Tooth HD | Carla Pixie NZ 2.1m |
| 9/9 | 25 Jul 2026 | Melton | 1720m | - | NR 69 to 79. | Aldebaran Park Trot | 150.0m | $15,000 | Chris Lang | Fr6 | - | $34.00 | 84 days ago | - | 1:57.3 (57.5, 28.7) | Muskee | Ijustcalledtosay 1.1m | Aldebaran Susanne 4.6m |
| 7/9 | 2 May 2026 | Melton | 2240m | - | NR 70 to 85. | Forty Winks Melton Trot | 21.5m | $17,500 | Chris Lang | Fr2 | - | $9.50 | 7 days ago | - | 1:59.7 (58.8, 29.5) | Quirky Character | Hilltop Hugh 2.3m | Little Yankee 2.1m |
| 1/10 | 25 Apr 2026 | Melton | 1720m | - | NR 58 to 68. | Greg Sugars Trot | - | $15,000 | Chris Lang | Fr5 | - | $8.00 | 15 days ago | - | 1:57.6 (59.5, 29.8) | Heza Gun | Howdy Mate 1.6m | Claudys Hero 1.8m |
| 3/11 | 10 Apr 2026 | Melton | 1720m | - | NR 60 to 69. | 2construct Trot | 10.9m | $10,000 | Chris Lang | Fr7 | - | $15.00 | 6 days ago | - | 1:58.4 (58.4, 29.1) | Iron Women | Kyvalley Jetstream NZ HFHD | Heza Gun 10.7m |
| 3/11 | 4 Apr 2026 | Melton | 2240m | - | NR 60 to 69. | Vicbred Voucher Trot | 5.5m | $10,000 | John Caldow | Fr5 | - | $14.00 | 7 days ago | - | 1:59.9 (60.4, 30.4) | Mac Flick | Rapid Return 1.5m | Heza Gun 4.0m |
| 5/11 | 28 Mar 2026 | Melton | 1720m | - | NR 60 to 69. | Western Ford Trot | 6.3m | $10,000 | Chris Lang | Sr4 | - | $13.00 | 7 days ago | - | 1:58.4 (58.5, 29.0) | Bennie and the Jets NZ | Mitchell Wrap SHFHD | The Sky is the Limit 1.8m |
| 3/12 | 21 Mar 2026 | Melton | 2240m | - | NR 60 to 69. | Irt Trot | 10.7m | $10,000 | Chris Lang | Sr5 | - | $41.00 | 21 days ago | - | 1:59.5 (58.9, 28.8) | Howdy Mate | Claudys Hero 1.4m | Heza Gun 9.3m |
| 7/8 | 28 Feb 2026 | Melton | 1720m | - | NR 70 to 85. | Yabby Dam Farm Trot | 26.9m | $17,500 | Chris Lang | Fr1 | - | $16.00 | - | - | 1:55.8 (57.2, 28.6) | Quirky Character | Kyvalley Maven 1.1m | Crusher Clyde NZ 1.4m |
| 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
Gloriadon
Trained at
Riddells Creek
Colours
Green, Yellow Sash & Armbands
Owners
S L Mahar, N.E. Syndicate, M Shaw, R H Shaw, C A Cook, R E Thompson, B J Thompson
| Driver (12 months) | Stats | Win % | Place % | Rank | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chris Lang | 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: IJUSTCALLEDTOSAY (11) was badly inconvenienced last time by galloping rivals, but still did a good job to run sixth behind the flying Alrighty, and before that looked the winner when grabbed in the shadows by Muskee. His defeat prior had excuses when he began badly and sustained a flat tyre, and the two runs in late June and early July were dominant wins. He’s going really well this campaign and looks very hard to beat in this grade. That said, there’s plenty of others with winning hopes. ALDEBARAN ABEL (5) finally had things go his way when beating RINGER WELLS (8) here on August 8, with the latter galloping in the home straight when looking a serious chance of victory. KEAYANG GYPSY (4), who was a brave fourth from the chair here last weekend and won from the top first-up from a break, is another key chance. There’s a few others that wouldn’t shock, including FREIGHT SHAKER (9), FARROKH (12), THUNDA STRUCK (10), SAM NIEN (1) and ROCKY VALLEY (2) for the late Ian Caruana, who has this race named in his honour. BACK: IJUSTCALLEDTOSAY (11) – 2 units (win)
Age
4 years old
Sex
Brown - Gelding
Today's Stats
Track
15-2-0-4
Distance
8-1-0-3
Track & Distance
8-1-0-3
Last Season
15-3-1-5
This Season
7-0-1-2
Career
28-4-2-7
Prize Money
$125,960
Win Range
1720 - 2240
Last 10 Starts
36x3270553
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 | 28-4-2-7 | 8-1-0-3 | 12-1-2-3 | 15-2-0-4 | 8-1-0-3 | 7-0-1-2 | 15-3-1-5 | 0-0-0-0 | 0-0-0-0 | |
| Win % | 14% | 13% | 8% | 13% | 13% | 0% | 20% | 0% | 0% | |
| Place % | 46% | 50% | 50% | 40% | 50% | 43% | 60% | 0% | 0% | |
| Rank | 7 | 4 | 8 | 5 | 4 | 9 | 5 | - | - |
| 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 | 15 Aug 2026 | Melton | 2240m | - | NR 57 to 67. | Toc'S Takeaways Podcast | 6.8m | $10,000 | Blake Pace | Fr5 | - | $23.00 | 7 days ago | - | 1:58.2 (59.3, 29.4) | Vici Bloom | Tweedledee NZ 5.7m | Sam Nien 1.1m |
| 5/8 | 8 Aug 2026 | Melton | 2240m | - | NR 60 to 69. | Waste Sense Trot | 27.0m | $10,000 | Darren Pace | Fr4 | - | $14.00 | 8 days ago | - | 1:59.4 (59.0, 29.1) | Aldebaran Abel | Ringer Wells 11.1m | Rocky Valley 8.0m |
| 5/6 | 31 Jul 2026 | Melton | 1720m | - | NR 56 to 64. | Dynamic Print Group Trot | 15.7m | $7,000 | Darren Pace | Fr3 | - | $2.40 | 37 days ago | - | 2:00.2 (57.8, 28.9) | The Sky is the Limit | Floating Mountain 3.1m | Romantic Nina 1.2m |
| 11/12 | 24 Jun 2026 | Bendigo | 2150m | - | NR 55 to 64. | Rothacker Stockfeeds Trot | 23.7m | $7,000 | Darren Pace | Sr4 | - | $7.00 | 11 days ago | - | 1:57.5 (59.7, 30.2) | Rocky Valley | Kyvalley Michael NZ 7.4m | Watch and Act 1.5m |
| 7/10 | 13 Jun 2026 | Melton | 1720m | - | NR 60 to 69. | Irt Trot | 19.0m | $10,000 | Blake Pace | Fr4 | - | $3.00 | 13 days ago | - | 1:56.4 (57.5, 28.3) | Ringer Wells | Claudys Hero HD | Tweedledee NZ HD |
| 2/11 | 31 May 2026 | Marybro | 1690m | - | NR 57 to 64. | Community Bank Avoca Trot | 4.5m | $7,000 | Blake Pace | Fr5 | - | $4.00 | 8 days ago | - | 2:01.2 (58.0, 27.4) | Prettyboy Harry | Sam Nien 4.5m | Aldebaran Abel NK |
| 3/10 | 23 May 2026 | Melton | 1720m | - | NR 60 to 75. | Aldebaran Park Vicbred | 2.1m | $15,000 | Blake Pace | Fr1 | - | $7.00 | 176 days ago | - | 1:57.7 (58.8, 29.8) | Pastor Dunbar | Just as I Am 1.6m | Sam Nien HD |
| 6/12 | 28 Nov 2025 | Melton | 2240m | - | No NR. | Apg Vicbred Super Series | 11.5m | $15,000 | Darren Pace | Sr2 | - | $3.70 | 7 days ago | - | 2:01.3 (61.3, 31.9) | Alrighty | Dance Fighter NK | Ijustcalledtosay 4.1m |
| 3/7 | 21 Nov 2025 | Geelong | 2100m | - | NR 62 to 73. | Haras Des Trotteurs Trot | 23.0m | $15,000 | Darren Pace | Fr5 | - | $9.50 | 7 days ago | - | 1:58.9 (58.1, 28.3) | El Resamo | Aldebaran Brooke 18.7m | Sam Nien 4.4m |
| 9/11 | 14 Nov 2025 | Melton | 2240m | - | No NR. | Apg Vicbred Super Series | 26.2m | $10,000 | Darren Pace | Fr1 | - | $9.50 | - | - | 2:00.8 (59.1, 29.7) | Mecarno | Mystery Fred 9.1m | Lillys Tiger 5.9m |
| 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
Volstead USA
Dam
Sassy Pinevale
Trained at
New Gisborne
Colours
Red, White Diamond Sash, White Sleeves, Royal Blue Stripe & Cuffs
Owners
S (Shwu-Mei) Thompson
| Driver (12 months) | Stats | Win % | Place % | Rank | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blake Pace | 0-0-0-0 | 0% | 0% | - |
| Trainer (12 months) | Stats | Win % | Place % | Rank | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| D J Pace | 0-0-0-0 | 0% | 0% | - |
Race comment
OVERVIEW: IJUSTCALLEDTOSAY (11) was badly inconvenienced last time by galloping rivals, but still did a good job to run sixth behind the flying Alrighty, and before that looked the winner when grabbed in the shadows by Muskee. His defeat prior had excuses when he began badly and sustained a flat tyre, and the two runs in late June and early July were dominant wins. He’s going really well this campaign and looks very hard to beat in this grade. That said, there’s plenty of others with winning hopes. ALDEBARAN ABEL (5) finally had things go his way when beating RINGER WELLS (8) here on August 8, with the latter galloping in the home straight when looking a serious chance of victory. KEAYANG GYPSY (4), who was a brave fourth from the chair here last weekend and won from the top first-up from a break, is another key chance. There’s a few others that wouldn’t shock, including FREIGHT SHAKER (9), FARROKH (12), THUNDA STRUCK (10), SAM NIEN (1) and ROCKY VALLEY (2) for the late Ian Caruana, who has this race named in his honour. BACK: IJUSTCALLEDTOSAY (11) – 2 units (win)
Age
5 years old
Sex
Bay - Gelding
Today's Stats
Track
14-3-2-1
Distance
6-2-0-1
Track & Distance
6-2-0-1
Last Season
19-6-3-2
This Season
5-1-2-0
Career
33-8-5-4
Prize Money
$48,000
Win Range
1720 - 2240
Last 10 Starts
1204x21672
Last Run
14 days ago
Win S/Rate
Place S/Rate
| Total | Distance | Dist Range | Track | Trk & Dist | This Season | Last Season | 1st Up | 2nd Up | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stats | 33-8-5-4 | 6-2-0-1 | 10-2-1-2 | 14-3-2-1 | 6-2-0-1 | 5-1-2-0 | 19-6-3-2 | 0-0-0-0 | 0-0-0-0 | |
| Win % | 24% | 33% | 20% | 21% | 33% | 20% | 32% | 0% | 0% | |
| Place % | 52% | 50% | 50% | 43% | 50% | 60% | 58% | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/8 | 8 Aug 2026 | Melton | 2240m | - | NR 60 to 69. | Waste Sense Trot | 11.1m | $10,000 | Alex Ashwood | Fr6 | - | $8.00 | 14 days ago | - | 1:59.4 (59.0, 29.1) | Aldebaran Abel | Ringer Wells 11.1m | Rocky Valley 8.0m |
| 7/9 | 25 Jul 2026 | Melton | 1720m | - | NR 69 to 79. | Aldebaran Park Trot | 12.1m | $15,000 | Alex Ashwood | Fr3 | - | $11.00 | 35 days ago | - | 1:57.3 (57.5, 28.7) | Muskee | Ijustcalledtosay 1.1m | Aldebaran Susanne 4.6m |
| 6/7 | 20 Jun 2026 | Melton | 2240m | - | NR 68 to 80. | Swift Signs Trot | 33.6m | $17,500 | Alex Ashwood | Fr3 | - | $6.00 | 7 days ago | - | 1:59.2 (59.8, 29.7) | Vytis | Little Yankee 5.7m | Muskee 6.4m |
| 1/10 | 13 Jun 2026 | Melton | 1720m | - | NR 60 to 69. | Irt Trot | - | $10,000 | Alex Ashwood | Sr1 | - | $7.50 | 7 days ago | - | 1:56.4 (57.5, 28.3) | Ringer Wells | Claudys Hero HD | Tweedledee NZ HD |
| 2/9 | 6 Jun 2026 | Melton | 2240m | - | NR 58 to 68. | Irt Trot | 5.3m | $10,000 | Alex Ashwood | Fr4 | - | $3.40 | 189 days ago | - | 2:00.4 (58.6, 29.4) | Mitchell Wrap | Ringer Wells 5.3m | Paris Kay SHFHD |
| 4/8 | 29 Nov 2025 | Melton | 2240m | - | 1W/15.0K stake | Renown Silverware Trot | 6.6m | $15,000 | Kate Gath | Fr6 | - | $5.50 | 7 days ago | - | 1:59.4 (58.7, 29.4) | Avant Guard | Kyvalleyhoneybunny 2.7m | Aldebaran Brooke 2.0m |
| 10/12 | 22 Nov 2025 | Melton | 2240m | - | No NR. | Apg Vicbred Super Series | 15.8m | $60,000 | Kate Gath | Sr4 | - | $7.00 | 9 days ago | - | 1:59.5 (58.8, 28.7) | Hilltop Hugh | Kyvalley Maven 3.4m | Maximez 4.1m |
| 2/12 | 13 Nov 2025 | Kilmore | 2180m | - | No NR. | Apg Vicbred Super Series | 1.2m | $10,000 | Kate Gath | Fr3 | - | $1.65 | 5 days ago | - | 2:03.2 (58.2, 28.9) | Mister Blindside | Ringer Wells 1.2m | Jack Sprat 5.1m |
| 1/10 | 8 Nov 2025 | Melton | 2240m | - | 0W/15.0K stake | Irt Trot | - | $15,000 | Kate Gath | Fr4 | - | $2.70 | 8 days ago | - | 2:00.2 (59.7, 29.6) | Ringer Wells | Gee Cee Calder 1.6m | Dossier 2.0m |
| 3/12 | 31 Oct 2025 | Marybro | 1690m | - | NR 50 to 55. | Vsta Dick Lee Memorial | 7.5m | $8,000 | Kate Gath | Sr1 | - | $2.50 | - | - | 1:57.7 (57.5, 29.2) | Faith Full | Buslin Brody 2.9m | Ringer Wells 4.6m |
| 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
What the Hill CA
Dam
Aruna Chicka
Trained at
Bannockburn
Colours
Black & Green Quarters, White Sleeves
Owners
Pinaroo Group Pty Ltd Trustee for the Pinaroo Group Investment Trust
| Driver (12 months) | Stats | Win % | Place % | Rank | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alex Ashwood | 0-0-0-0 | 0% | 0% | - |
| Trainer (12 months) | Stats | Win % | Place % | Rank | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| M J Cole | 0-0-0-0 | 0% | 0% | - |
Race comment
OVERVIEW: IJUSTCALLEDTOSAY (11) was badly inconvenienced last time by galloping rivals, but still did a good job to run sixth behind the flying Alrighty, and before that looked the winner when grabbed in the shadows by Muskee. His defeat prior had excuses when he began badly and sustained a flat tyre, and the two runs in late June and early July were dominant wins. He’s going really well this campaign and looks very hard to beat in this grade. That said, there’s plenty of others with winning hopes. ALDEBARAN ABEL (5) finally had things go his way when beating RINGER WELLS (8) here on August 8, with the latter galloping in the home straight when looking a serious chance of victory. KEAYANG GYPSY (4), who was a brave fourth from the chair here last weekend and won from the top first-up from a break, is another key chance. There’s a few others that wouldn’t shock, including FREIGHT SHAKER (9), FARROKH (12), THUNDA STRUCK (10), SAM NIEN (1) and ROCKY VALLEY (2) for the late Ian Caruana, who has this race named in his honour. BACK: IJUSTCALLEDTOSAY (11) – 2 units (win)