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R5 | Palmerbet Pace 1710m | Mobile Start | Pacers | 8:43pm |
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RACE COMMENT
OVERVIEW: ULTIMATE VINNIE (8) is a very smart horse who is well placed here. Last start at Terang, he raced wide in a race run near track-record time. It was a super run. He’s been unlucky at Free For All level, and from barrier eight he should stay out of trouble here. IMA TERMINATOR (7) is a smart horse at his best and has had some really tough runs recently, including in the breeze. He may need to make his own luck again here, but he has the ability. DONMARO (5) is a smart ex-New Zealand performer who probably hasn’t shown his best since moving to Australia earlier this year. He has had a few issues in his starts here but is first-up after a short break and trialled impressively at Melton last week. KING SAINT (6) was brave last start in the breeze at Shepparton. He’s a versatile horse who can make his own luck. From barrier one, STEEL THE MOMENT (1) should get a good trip here.
2-1-1-0
TRACK
0-0-0-0
DISTANCE
0-0-0-0
TRK / DIST
11-3-0-3
LAST SEASON
6-0-0-0
THIS SEASON
4/8
OUR RANKING
24%
WIN S/RATE
48%
PLACE S/RATE
21-5-1-4
CAREER
$37,900
PRIZE MONEY
N/A
WIN RANGE
12
DAYS LAST RACE
| Career Statistics | ||||
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| Stats | Win % | Place % | Rank | |
| Total | 21-5-1-4 | 24% | 48% | 1 |
| Distance | 0-0-0-0 | 0% | 0% | N/A |
| Dist Range | 11-2-0-3 | 18% | 45% | 2 |
| Track | 2-1-1-0 | 50% | 100% | 2 |
| Track / Dist | 0-0-0-0 | 0% | 0% | N/A |
| This Season | 6-0-0-0 | 0% | 0% | N/A |
| Last Season | 11-3-0-3 | 27% | 55% | 1 |
| 1st up | 0-0-0-0 | 0% | 0% | N/A |
| 2nd up | 0-0-0-0 | 0% | 0% | N/A |
| Career Best MR | 1:53.9MS | 4 | ||
| Distance Best MR | 1:53.9MS | 4 | ||
| Stable Stats | ||||
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| Stats | Win % | Place % | Rank | |
| Driver 12mth | --- | 0% | 0% | N/A |
| John Caldow | ||||
| Trainer 12mth | --- | 0% | 0% | N/A |
| M A Caldow | ||||
| Trained at: | Kurunjang | |||
| Owners: | I A (Ian) Caruana | |||
| Breeder(s): | A J Caruana | |||
| Colours: | Dark Blue, Grey Braces | |||
| Age/Sex: | 7 year old brown gelding | |||
| Breeding: | Somebeachsomewhere USA - Amarillen (Fake Left USA) | |||
| National Rating: | NR69 | |||
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RECENT FORM
| RESULT | DAY | RACE DETAILS | RESULT |
|---|---|---|---|
| 6 of 10 | 14 | MELTON(Good)25/09/2026, 2240m, NMWL6M (NR80) 1:55.0 (55.1, 27.4) Finished 6/10btn 19.4m, $10000, John Caldow (Fr3), $19.00 3 wide early, worked forward, outside leader at bell | 1stHITTHEROADJACK NZ (Fr5) 2ndMITZI SAID (Sr1) 11.3m 3rdNEW YORKER (Fr1) 3.0m |
| 6 of 6 | 13 | GEELONG(Good)11/09/2026, 2100m, NR up to 79. 1:55.8 (56.4, 28.3) Finished 6/6btn 21.7m, $15000, John Caldow (Fr2), $4.80 gate speed, outside leader last mile, outside leader at bell | 1stBLAKE BOLAC (Fr5) 1stMY UNCLE STAN (Fr6) 3rdMITZI SAID (Fr1) 2.1m |
| 7 of 10 | 7 | MELTON(Good)29/08/2026, 1720m, NR up to 75. 1:54.3 (56.8, 28.2) Finished 7/10btn 7.0m, $15000, John Caldow (Sr1), $12.00 3 back on pegs at bell, no clear run, locked wheels | 1stOLLIES THE BOSS (Fr2) 2ndCLYMENUS NZ (Sr3) 2.2m 3rdFIRE MARSHALL (Fr1) HD |
| 5 of 9 | 15 | MELTON(Good)22/08/2026, 2240m, NR up to 82. 1:55.5 (55.8, 28.0) Finished 5/9btn 19.9m, $15000, John Caldow (Fr4), $16.00 hung in, warning issued, caught wide early , worked forward, outside leader at bell | 1stPESCI (Sr2) 2ndGOOD TOBE LOCKSLEY (Sr1) 2.9m 3rdCLYMENUS NZ (Fr2) 6.4m |
| 4 of 7 | 6 | MELTON(Good)07/08/2026, 2240m, NMWL6M (NR 80) 1:55.7 (56.2, 28.0) Finished 4/7btn 12.8m, $8000, John Caldow (Fr4), $9.00 3 back on pegs at bell | 1stWORDS NZ (Fr6) 2ndZENARIO (Fr5) 8.8m 3rdOLLIES THE BOSS (Fr1) HD |
| 6 of 11 | 255 | MELTON(Good)01/08/2026, 1720m, NR up to 75. 1:52.3 (56.3, 28.1) Finished 6/11btn 8.5m, $15000, John Caldow (Sr4), $151.00 5 back on the pegs at bell, held up early | 1stI AM THE STORM (Sr1) 2ndMY UNCLE STAN (Fr5) 2.1m 3rdDANCE AFFAIR (Fr2) HD |
| 6 of 11 | 11 | BENDIGO(Good)19/11/2025, 1650m, NR 65 or better. 1:53.4 (55.9, 27.5) Finished 6/11btn 8.6m, $8000, John Caldow (Fr7), $10.00 3 wide early with trail, 3 wide middle, worked forward, outside leader at bell | 1stPESCI (Fr5) 2ndWATTLEBANK ARNIE NZ (Fr2) 1.5m 3rdHES NO ROMEO NZ (Fr1) 2.6m |
| 1 of 9 | 14 | MELTON(Slow)08/11/2025, 1720m, NR 67 to 75. 1:53.9 (55.9, 27.9) Finished 1/9 $15000, John Caldow (Fr5), $5.00 gate speed, 3 wide early with trail, 3 wide middle, outside leader at bell, worked forward, led, swabbed | 1stIMA TERMINATOR (Fr5) 2ndDAY TWO (Sr1) HFNK 3rdTRIPLE ROCK SAINT NZ (Fr1) 3.8m |
| 3 of 9 | 15 | MELTON(Good)25/10/2025, 1720m, 0W/15.0K stake 1:54.6 (56.1, 27.5) Finished 3/9btn NK, $15000, John Caldow (Sr2), $3.60 3 wide middle, worked forward, three wide without cover at bell | 1stSTRAPPING RED (Fr6) 2ndOLLIES THE BOSS (Fr1) HFNK 3rdIMA TERMINATOR (Sr2) HFHD |
| 3 of 9 | N/A | MELTON(Good)10/10/2025, 1720m, 0W/15.0K stake 1:54.3 (55.6, 28.3) Finished 3/9btn HFNK, $15000, John Caldow (Fr4), $3.20 gate speed, worked forward, unsuccessfully contested lead, outside leader at bell | 1stSHADES OF MIKI (Sr1) 2ndLOU WILL NZ (Fr2) HFNK 3rdIMA TERMINATOR (Fr4) SHFHD |