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R2 | Hoyts Food Trot 1609m | Mobile Start | Trotters | 6:32pm |
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| Flucs | Open | Today | Fluc -3 | Fluc -2 | Fluc -1 | Win | |||||||||||
R2 
| $8.00 | $8.00 | - | - | - | $8.00 | |||||||||||
RACE COMMENT
OVERVIEW: Very open trot here where you can make a case for most, but I’ll take a small chance on JACK SPRAT (3) for the fact I think he can work to the front. Last time at Melton, he led over 2240m and was only grabbed late by the in-form Sebastians Boy in what was a solid effort. The drop back to 1609m suits at a track he loves, with four of his seven career wins coming at this venue. KEAYANG LAVITA (8) has had excuses in recent runs, including Sunday when she made up huge ground from the 60m handicap to only be beaten 5.1m at Terang. If PROHIBITED GRACE (1) holds the front, she’d be the one to beat. I liked FREIGHT SHAKER (6) each-way last weekend and he ran well for fourth, but will benefit from the outing as trainer Chris Svanosio hinted that he was perhaps a little underdone there, while SKY FLAIR (10) ripped through the line late from a hopeless position in the Group 1 Vicbred Super Series final for four-year-old trotting mares and she’s been going really well this campaign. The chances don’t stop there…
4-1-1-0
TRACK
5-1-0-0
DISTANCE
1-1-0-0
TRK / DIST
17-4-4-2
LAST SEASON
17-3-1-2
THIS SEASON
20%
WIN S/RATE
44%
PLACE S/RATE
41-8-6-4
CAREER
$56,536
PRIZE MONEY
1609 - 2240
WIN RANGE
14
DAYS LAST RACE
| Career Statistics | ||||
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| Stats | Win % | Place % | Rank | |
| Total | 41-8-6-4 | 20% | 44% | 7 |
| Distance | 5-1-0-0 | 20% | 20% | 7 |
| Dist Range | 14-3-1-1 | 21% | 36% | 7 |
| Track | 4-1-1-0 | 25% | 50% | 4 |
| Track / Dist | 1-1-0-0 | 100% | 100% | 1 |
| This Season | 17-3-1-2 | 18% | 35% | 6 |
| Last Season | 17-4-4-2 | 24% | 59% | 5 |
| 1st up | 0-0-0-0 | 0% | 0% | N/A |
| 2nd up | 0-0-0-0 | 0% | 0% | N/A |
| Career Best MR | TR1:56.5MS | 3 | ||
| Distance Best MR | TR1:56.5MS | 3 | ||
| Stable Stats | ||||
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| Stats | Win % | Place % | Rank | |
| Driver 12mth | --- | 0% | 0% | N/A |
| Chris Alford | ||||
| Trainer 12mth | --- | 0% | 0% | N/A |
| A M Alford | ||||
| Trained at: | Bolinda | |||
| Owners: | Aldebaran Lodge Pty Ltd, C P Aiken | |||
| Breeder(s): | C P Aiken | |||
| Colours: | White, Maroon Yoke & 'A' Logo, Maroon Sleeves & White 'A', Green Cuffs & Maroon Waistband | |||
| Age/Sex: | 5 year old bay mare | |||
| Breeding: | What the Hill CA - Cold Sister USA (Like a Prayer (US)) | |||
| National Rating: | NR69 (A64) | |||
| Gear Changes | ||||
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RECENT FORM
| RESULT | DAY | RACE DETAILS | RESULT |
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| 3 of 9 | 8 | MELTON(Good)19/09/2026, 2240m, NR 60 to 69. 2:00.2 (58.0, 29.0) Finished 3/9btn 3.2m, $10000, Chris Alford (Sr3), $8.50 5 back on the pegs at bell | 1stSEBASTIANS BOY (Fr3) 2ndJACK SPRAT (Fr4) 1.7m 3rdALDEBARAN SUSANNE (Sr3) 1.5m |
| 8 of 9 | 13 | GEELONG(Good)11/09/2026, 2100m, NR 68 to 80. 2:01.0 (58.2, 28.5) Finished 8/9btn 20.2m, $11000, Chris Alford (Fr2), $12.00 raced fiercely score-up, broke in score up, caused false start, out of draw mobile starts, gate speed, unsuccessfully contested lead, 1 out 2 back at bell | 1stTHUNDA STRUCK (Fr3) 2ndRUBYS DREAM (Fr1) HD 3rdQUIRKY CHARACTER (Fr7) NK |
| 1 of 10 | 16 | MELTON(Good)29/08/2026, 2240m, NR up to 70. 2:01.1 (58.6, 29.2) Finished 1/10 $10000, Chris Alford (Fr4), $10.00 gate speed, worked forward, led, surrendered lead early, behind leader at bell, swabbed | 1stALDEBARAN SUSANNE (Fr4) 2ndKYVALLEY MICHAEL NZ (Sr3) HFHD 3rdPROHIBITED GRACE (Fr3) HFHD |
| 5 of 10 | 12 | KILMORE(Good)13/08/2026, 2180m, NR 56 to 64. 2:00.3 (59.7, 30.1) Finished 5/10btn 6.8m, $7000, Chris Alford (Sr1), $16.00 4 back on the pegs at bell | 1stSOVEREIGN TIGER (Fr2) 2ndZARSKI (Fr1) HD 3rdI DREAM OF MILLIE (Fr4) HFHD |
| 7 of 10 | 7 | MELTON(Good)01/08/2026, 1720m, NR up to 75. 1:56.8 (58.3, 29.8) Finished 7/10btn 16.3m, $10000, Josh Duggan (Fr6), $16.00 out of position candy pole, Driver cautioned candy pole, gate speed, led, leader at bell | 1stSKY FLAIR (Fr2) 2ndMAJESTIC TOOTH (Fr1) HD 3rdCARLA PIXIE NZ (Sr1) 2.1m |
| 3 of 9 | 7 | MELTON(Good)25/07/2026, 1720m, NR 69 to 79. 1:57.3 (57.5, 28.7) Finished 3/9btn 5.7m, $15000, Chris Alford (Fr2), $10.00 pre race swab, Driver cautioned candy pole, gate speed, led, leader at bell | 1stMUSKEE (Fr7) 2ndIJUSTCALLEDTOSAY (Sr2) 1.1m 3rdALDEBARAN SUSANNE (Fr2) 4.6m |
| 7 of 7 | 10 | MELTON(Good)18/07/2026, 2240m, NR 68 to 80. 2:00.1 (57.1, 29.0) Finished 7/7btn 18.4m, $11000, Chris Alford (Fr1), $9.50 gate speed, led, leader at bell | 1stHOWDY MATE (Fr2) 2ndFREIGHT SHAKER (Fr3) 2.1m 3rdKEAYANG KURKI (Fr5) 3.0m |
| 1 of 7 | 22 | KILMORE(Good)08/07/2026, 1690m, NR 56 to 64. 1:58.0 (59.0, 29.8) Finished 1/7 $7000, Chris Alford (Sr1), $9.00 1 out 2 back at bell, swabbed | 1stALDEBARAN SUSANNE (Sr1) 2ndMAJESTIC TOOTH (Fr1) 4.3m 3rdDELS DESTINY NZ (Fr4) 3.8m |
| 9 of 10 | 70 | MENANGL(Fast)16/06/2026, 1609m, NR up to 65. 1:56.9 (57.3, 28.7) Finished 9/10btn 31.4m, $9996, Will Rixon (Fr10), $6.00 galloped out, continue ODM, 1 out 3 back at bell, 1 out 3 back at bell | 1stTITAN STRIDE (Fr7) 2ndSAN JUAN MOUNTAIN (Fr4) 1.2m 3rdCHIEF RUNNINGCLOUD (Fr8) 1.5m |
| 8 of 10 | N/A | MENANGL(Fast)07/04/2026, 1609m, NR up to 68. 1:55.5 (57.6, 28.8) Finished 8/10btn 18.1m, $9996, David Aiken (Fr6), $4.40 broke in score up, out of position at start, out of draw mobile starts, 6 back on the pegs at bell, 1 out 2 back at bell, vets examination after race, condition reported, stood down vet certificate, stood down 7 days | 1stCHIEF RUNNINGCLOUD (Fr4) 2ndITZFERGIETIME (Fr3) 1.5m 3rdMALIBUU (Fr9) 4.9m |