Lamaros Hotel Pace
10:12pm • 2240m • Mobile Start • Pacers • NR up to 45. • No age restrictions • $5,00010:12pm • 2240m • Mobile Start • Pacers • NR up to 45. • No age restrictions • $5,000 • Market TBC
Race Notes
Age
4 years old
Sex
Brown - Mare
Breeding
Sportswriter USA - Lexys on Fire (Courage Under Fire NZ)
Best MR
1:59.3MS
Gear
Blinkers - Block, Blinkers - Murphy Blind N/S, Boots - Knee, Boots - Shin/Tendon, Burr - Bit N/S, Deafeners - Removable Plugs, Gaiting Strap N/S, Headcheck - None, Hopples - Flat, Hopples - Length 59, Neck Strap, Shoes - Front, Shoes - Hind, Tail Tie ...
Today's Stats
Track
0-0-0-0
Distance
0-0-0-0
Track & Distance
0-0-0-0
Last Season
10-0-0-1
This Season
24-2-3-1
Career
35-2-3-2
Prize Money
$19,160
Win Range
1770
Last 10 Starts
41x7979865
Last Run
8 days ago
Win S/Rate
Place S/Rate
| Total | Distance | Dist Range | Track | Trk & Dist | This Season | Last Season | 1st Up | 2nd Up | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stats | 35-2-3-2 | 0-0-0-0 | 7-0-0-1 | 0-0-0-0 | 0-0-0-0 | 24-2-3-1 | 10-0-0-1 | 0-0-0-0 | 0-0-0-0 | |
| Win % | 6% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 8% | 0% | 0% | 0% | |
| Place % | 20% | 0% | 14% | 0% | 0% | 25% | 10% | 0% | 0% | |
| Rank | 7 | - | 6 | - | - | 4 | 7 | - | - |
| Finish | Date | Track | Distance | Race No. | Cond. | Class | Margin | Prize won | Driver | BR | Handicap | SP | Last Run | Settle | Mile rate | Winner | 2nd | 3rd |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/8 | 29 Oct 2026 | Balarat | 1710m | - | NR 40 to 45. | Woodlands Stud Pace | 4.6m | $5,000 | Jason Hackett | Fr1 | - | $23.00 | 7 days ago | - | 1:58.6 (57.7, 29.0) | Skyz Above | Kimchi HD | Normandy Nugget HD |
| 6/9 | 22 Oct 2026 | Kilmore | 1690m | - | NR up to 40. | Okrfm Pace | 7.9m | $5,000 | Jason Hackett | Sr1 | - | $61.00 | 8 days ago | - | 1:57.2 (58.4, 28.7) | Kimchi | Miki Mark NK | The Ladybird NZ 4.1m |
| 8/10 | 14 Oct 2026 | Kilmore | 2180m | - | NR up to 42. | Jc Windows Pace | 36.7m | $5,000 | Jason Hackett | Fr7 | - | $51.00 | 13 days ago | - | 2:01.6 (58.8, 29.7) | Wheres Wood Wood | Miki Mark 4.0m | Gozo Major 14.3m |
| 9/9 | 1 Oct 2026 | Balarat | 1710m | - | NR 42 to 47. | Vhrc / Benstud Pace | 71.1m | $5,000 | Chris Alford | Fr6 | - | $51.00 | 8 days ago | - | 1:58.2 (60.0, 29.7) | Wingate Guy | Hurricane Hooly HFHD | Regal Rock NZ HFHD |
| 7/7 | 23 Sep 2026 | Balarat | 1710m | - | NR up to 42. | Ballarat Trotting Club | 25.0m | $5,000 | Josh Duggan | Sr1 | - | $31.00 | 17 days ago | - | 1:58.6 (57.5, 28.7) | Tophut Johny | Kimchi 1.2m | Home and Dry NZ 4.5m |
| 9/10 | 6 Sep 2026 | Cranbrn | 1609m | - | NR up to 49. | Blue Hills Rise Pace | 26.8m | $5,000 | Michael Bellman | Fr4 | - | $101.00 | 14 days ago | - | 1:55.4 (58.2, 30.0) | Guaranteed Trouble | War Zone 3.4m | Speedy Healey HD |
| 7/7 | 23 Aug 2026 | Ararat | 2195m | - | NR 43 to 46. | Ararat Premix King Pace | 14.8m | $5,000 | Jodi Quinlan | Fr5 | - | $10.00 | 83 days ago | - | 2:03.4 (58.6, 28.5) | Presidentialchange | Iamawingate HFNK | Just Like Nugget 1.2m |
| 1/8 | 1 Jun 2026 | Canbera | 1770m | - | MAIDEN | Lonsdale Auto Electrics | - | $6,936 | Jett Turnbull | Fr4 | - | $2.70 | 6 days ago | - | 1:59.7 (59.5, 29.3) | The Heats on Lexy | Boy Stunner 8.8m | Arma the Great 1.6m |
| 4/10 | 26 May 2026 | Young | 1720m | - | 0-1 WIN | Riverina Stockfeeds Pace | 15.4m | $6,936 | Nathan Turnbull | Sr2 | - | $14.00 | 11 days ago | - | 2:01.0 (60.8, 30.9) | My Ultimate Bruno | Eyes Off Tiger 9.3m | Shady Tree 3.9m |
| 2/10 | 15 May 2026 | Parkes | 1660m | - | 0-1 LTW | Deans Hydraulics | HD | $6,936 | Jett Turnbull | Fr4 | - | $9.50 | - | - | 1:59.8 (58.0, 28.6) | Yarraman Tilly | The Heats on Lexy HD | Ultimate Cookie 7.7m |
Sire
Sportswriter USA
Dam
Lexys on Fire
Trained at
Balliang
Colours
Yellow, Black Yoke & Braces With Yellow Stars & Sleeves
Owners
J C (Jason) Hackett
| Driver (12 months) | Stats | Win % | Place % | Rank | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jason Hackett | 56-3-2-8 | 5% | 23% | 7 |
| Trainer (12 months) | Stats | Win % | Place % | Rank | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| J C Hackett | 24-1-0-3 | 4% | 17% | 6 |
Race comment
OVERVIEW: Tough way to end the night at Melton, but REASON TO LAUGH (7) gets the nod despite the wide front row draw. Last start at Ballarat, he was trapped three wide for the last lap but actually did a great job to soldier on and only be beaten 7.5m in a slick enough last half for this grade of 57.7sec. The run before that was a well-beaten second to handy rival Talknplay, and there are good wins earlier in the month at Cranbourne and Kilmore through his recent form. ARE WEASLEY (5) is another of the leading contenders after finding the winner’s stall at his last outing at Kilmore when closing off nicely from the one-one for Connor Clarke, there’s a big watch on MAMMALS BLAZE (6) who is now in the care of trainer Joe Pace and won his first trial for the stable at Bacchus Marsh in preparation for this, while GOZO MAJOR (4) and OUR TRUE COLOURS (3) are other hopes in an even contest to close the meeting. BACK: REASON TO LAUGH (7) – 2 units (win) 10-UNIT GAME PLAN R3 #6 OUR TINKA BELLE – 2 units (win)R4 #8 WEONA OUR RIGHTS – 1.5 units (each-way)R7 #2 BEAUTIFUL SUNRISE – 3 units (win)R8 #7 REASON TO LAUGH – 2 units (win) EARLY QUADDIE 2,3,5,6,7,8,10/1,3,4,6,7/6,7,9/1,2,5,8 QUADDIE 2,5,8,9/3,7/2,4,6/4,5,6,7
Age
3 years old
Sex
Bay - Filly
Breeding
Captaintreacherous (US) - You Ask Ally (Sportswriter USA)
Best MR
1:58.9MS
Gear
Burr - Rein N/S, Deafeners - Fixed Plugs, Hopples - Round, Hopples - Length 58, Shoes - Front, Shoes - Hind, Bit - Crescendo, Buxton, Blinkers - Hood (Full Cup)
Gear Changes
Removed: Bit - Snaffle, Blinkers - Block, Deafeners - Removable Plugs; Added: Deafeners - Fixed Plugs, Bit - Crescendo, Buxton, Blinkers - Hood (Full Cup)
Today's Stats
Track
2-0-0-0
Distance
1-0-0-0
Track & Distance
1-0-0-0
Last Season
4-0-2-1
This Season
12-1-1-0
Career
16-1-3-1
Prize Money
$10,052
Win Range
1780
Last 10 Starts
097008x868
Last Run
10 days ago
Win S/Rate
Place S/Rate
| Total | Distance | Dist Range | Track | Trk & Dist | This Season | Last Season | 1st Up | 2nd Up | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stats | 16-1-3-1 | 1-0-0-0 | 4-0-0-0 | 2-0-0-0 | 1-0-0-0 | 12-1-1-0 | 4-0-2-1 | 0-0-0-0 | 0-0-0-0 | |
| Win % | 6% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 8% | 0% | 0% | 0% | |
| Place % | 31% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 17% | 75% | 0% | 0% | |
| Rank | 3 | - | - | - | - | 5 | 2 | - | - |
| Finish | Date | Track | Distance | Race No. | Cond. | Class | Margin | Prize won | Driver | BR | Handicap | SP | Last Run | Settle | Mile rate | Winner | 2nd | 3rd |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/8 | 27 Oct 2026 | Kilmore | 1690m | - | NR up to 44. | Mc Labour Pace | 24.8m | $5,000 | Glenn Bull | Fr1 | - | $41.00 | 9 days ago | - | 1:59.4 (59.6, 29.8) | Are Weasley | Miki Mark 2.0m | Riddlemethis SHFHD |
| 6/6 | 18 Oct 2026 | Cranbrn | 1609m | - | NR 40 to 45. | Cranbourne Fencing Pace | 17.2m | $5,000 | Glenn Bull | Fr2 | - | $81.00 | 10 days ago | - | 2:00.2 (58.2, 28.6) | Iamawingate | Tophut Johny 1.2m | Opertser 7.4m |
| 8/9 | 8 Oct 2026 | Kilmore | 1690m | - | NR up to 45. | C&m Build Group Mares Pace | 44.9m | $5,000 | Glenn Bull | Sr1 | - | $81.00 | 114 days ago | - | 1:58.0 (57.4, 27.8) | Ozzie Diamond | Touch of Reality 12.2m | Thats Me Again 6.2m |
| 8/9 | 16 Jun 2026 | Shepptn | 2190m | - | 0-1 WIN | The Carrington Pace | 45.0m | $6,000 | Glenn Bull | Fr6 | - | $151.00 | 7 days ago | - | 1:58.6 (57.6, 29.2) | Sriracha | Fenway Park HD | Hellovastory 4.8m |
| 11/12 | 9 Jun 2026 | Shepptn | 2190m | - | NR 43 to 47. | Get Well Helen Head Pace | 33.1m | $4,000 | Glenn Bull | Fr2 | - | $71.00 | 7 days ago | - | 1:59.0 (59.8, 30.3) | Madam Reactor | Our Mystery Bet 3.0m | Clives Girl 3.0m |
| 10/10 | 2 Jun 2026 | Shepptn | 1690m | - | 0-1 WIN | Hygain Pace | 40.5m | $6,000 | Glenn Bull | Fr3 | - | $101.00 | 18 days ago | - | 1:58.6 (56.2, 27.3) | Real Temptation | Thereshewas 7.0m | Fenway Park 4.1m |
| 7/8 | 15 May 2026 | Melton | 2240m | - | NR 46 to 49. | Need For Speed Noms Open | 93.9m | $4,000 | Glenn Bull | Fr6 | - | $31.00 | 12 days ago | - | 1:59.4 (58.6, 28.2) | Lenard Ess | Our True Colours 4.9m | Woodlea Diego NZ HFNK |
| 9/12 | 3 May 2026 | Shepptn | 2190m | - | NR 46 to 51. | Kim O'Keeffe Mp Pace | 21.0m | $6,000 | Glenn Bull | Sr5 | - | $81.00 | 9 days ago | - | 1:59.6 (58.6, 29.2) | Leonard | Tooram Danny HFNK | Metro Memory HFHD |
| 12/12 | 24 Apr 2026 | Melton | 1720m | - | 0-1 WIN | Swift Signs Pace | 148.1m | $6,000 | Glenn Bull | Sr5 | - | $81.00 | 23 days ago | - | 1:54.7 (57.2, 28.5) | One Golden Deal | Fiction File HFNK | Shiffrin 4.3m |
| 1/9 | 1 Apr 2026 | Redclif | 1780m | - | MAIDEN | Costello Photography Mdn | - | $6,200 | Tom Callaghan | Fr1 | - | $1.65 | - | - | 1:58.9 (57.8, 28.5) | Dont Ask Again | Heza Dirty Dancer 12.2m | Miss Munch 3.5m |
Sire
Captaintreacherous (US)
Dam
You Ask Ally
Trained at
Derrinal
Colours
Red, Green Four Leaf Clover, Yellow Collar, Yellow Sleeves, Red Armbands & Cuffs
Owners
P (Paul) Grant
| Driver (12 months) | Stats | Win % | Place % | Rank | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Glenn Bull | 406-28-34-52 | 7% | 28% | 6 |
| Trainer (12 months) | Stats | Win % | Place % | Rank | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| P G Bull | 568-44-44-65 | 8% | 27% | 4 |
Race comment
OVERVIEW: Tough way to end the night at Melton, but REASON TO LAUGH (7) gets the nod despite the wide front row draw. Last start at Ballarat, he was trapped three wide for the last lap but actually did a great job to soldier on and only be beaten 7.5m in a slick enough last half for this grade of 57.7sec. The run before that was a well-beaten second to handy rival Talknplay, and there are good wins earlier in the month at Cranbourne and Kilmore through his recent form. ARE WEASLEY (5) is another of the leading contenders after finding the winner’s stall at his last outing at Kilmore when closing off nicely from the one-one for Connor Clarke, there’s a big watch on MAMMALS BLAZE (6) who is now in the care of trainer Joe Pace and won his first trial for the stable at Bacchus Marsh in preparation for this, while GOZO MAJOR (4) and OUR TRUE COLOURS (3) are other hopes in an even contest to close the meeting. BACK: REASON TO LAUGH (7) – 2 units (win) 10-UNIT GAME PLAN R3 #6 OUR TINKA BELLE – 2 units (win)R4 #8 WEONA OUR RIGHTS – 1.5 units (each-way)R7 #2 BEAUTIFUL SUNRISE – 3 units (win)R8 #7 REASON TO LAUGH – 2 units (win) EARLY QUADDIE 2,3,5,6,7,8,10/1,3,4,6,7/6,7,9/1,2,5,8 QUADDIE 2,5,8,9/3,7/2,4,6/4,5,6,7
Age
7 years old
Sex
Black - Mare
Breeding
Betting Line USA - Lauper (Major in Art USA)
Best MR
1:55.6MS
Dist Best MR
1:57.5MS
Gear
Bit - Straight Headcheck, Boots - Knee, Boots - Shin/Tendon, Deafeners - Removable Plugs, Headcheck - Fixed, Hopples - Length .2, Lugging Pole N/S, Shoes - Front, Shoes - Hind, Tongue Tie - Rubber, Whip, Blinkers - Sliding Dolly Vardens, Spreader - O ...
Today's Stats
Track
41-3-4-2
Distance
9-0-1-0
Track & Distance
9-0-1-0
Last Season
24-5-2-1
This Season
18-1-1-2
Career
111-11-14-13
Prize Money
$61,185
Win Range
1609 - 2190
Last 10 Starts
952463969x
Last Run
114 days ago
Win S/Rate
Place S/Rate
| Total | Distance | Dist Range | Track | Trk & Dist | This Season | Last Season | 1st Up | 2nd Up | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stats | 111-11-14-13 | 9-0-1-0 | 39-3-5-7 | 41-3-4-2 | 9-0-1-0 | 18-1-1-2 | 24-5-2-1 | 0-0-0-0 | 0-0-0-0 | |
| Win % | 10% | 0% | 8% | 7% | 0% | 6% | 21% | 0% | 0% | |
| Place % | 34% | 11% | 38% | 22% | 11% | 22% | 33% | 0% | 0% | |
| Rank | 1 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 6 | 1 | - | - |
| 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 | 15 Jul 2026 | Melton | 1720m | - | NR 41 to 45. | Nevele R Stud Pace | 10.8m | $5,000 | John Caldow | Fr4 | - | $4.80 | 10 days ago | - | 1:58.4 (58.3, 29.3) | Freak Out | Iamawingate HFNK | Kimchi 1.0m |
| 6/9 | 5 Jul 2026 | Cranbrn | 1609m | - | NR 40 to 45. | Decron Equine-Lintex Pace | 5.6m | $5,000 | Chris Alford | Fr4 | - | $7.50 | 12 days ago | - | 1:56.3 (57.9, 29.5) | Bona Khan | Havadash Joh 1.9m | Bettorsweetvictory 2.0m |
| 9/9 | 23 Jun 2026 | Shepptn | 1690m | - | NR 40 to 46. | Xmas On 28th July Pace | 26.5m | $4,000 | John Caldow | Sr1 | - | $9.50 | 9 days ago | - | 1:57.8 (57.5, 28.9) | Highview Hammer | Our Mystery Bet 3.2m | Miss Hermes HFNK |
| 3/8 | 14 Jun 2026 | Cranbrn | 2080m | - | NR 40 to 46. | Woodlands Stud Pace | 7.0m | $4,000 | John Caldow | Fr4 | - | $2.90 | 10 days ago | - | 2:00.4 (58.6, 29.4) | Quick Crunch | Freak Out 4.6m | Our True Colours 2.4m |
| 6/9 | 4 Jun 2026 | Kilmore | 2180m | - | NR up to 49. | Broadstead Kilmore Pace | 15.2m | $4,000 | John Caldow | Fr4 | - | $3.00 | 6 days ago | - | 2:01.9 (59.4, 30.6) | Archaa | Major Maurie 7.8m | Tobys Shout HFNK |
| 4/9 | 29 May 2026 | Melton | 2240m | - | NR up to 49. | Lamaros Hotel Pace | 4.1m | $4,000 | John Caldow | Fr4 | - | $3.80 | 14 days ago | - | 2:00.5 (57.8, 28.8) | Caledonian Terra | Really Smartie HD | My Kgari 1.2m |
| 2/8 | 15 May 2026 | Melton | 2240m | - | NR 46 to 49. | Need For Speed Noms Open | 4.9m | $4,000 | John Caldow | Fr3 | - | $5.50 | 15 days ago | - | 1:59.4 (58.6, 28.2) | Lenard Ess | Our True Colours 4.9m | Woodlea Diego NZ HFNK |
| 5/12 | 30 Apr 2026 | Balarat | 2200m | - | NR 46 to 51. | Ballarat Sound Pace | 6.4m | $6,000 | John Caldow | Fr1 | - | $23.00 | 6 days ago | - | 1:58.4 (58.8, 29.2) | Village Voice | Breathe Easy HFNK | Foregone Conclusion NZ 2.2m |
| 9/9 | 24 Apr 2026 | Melton | 1720m | - | NR up to 47. | Mimosa Homes Pace | 19.7m | $4,000 | John Caldow | Fr6 | - | $14.00 | 8 days ago | - | 1:57.5 (59.5, 30.0) | Aveiro | Allgood Vinnie 3.4m | Pickle It HD |
| 5/10 | 16 Apr 2026 | Kilmore | 2180m | - | NR up to 49. | Jc Windows Pace | 5.4m | $4,000 | John Caldow | Fr6 | - | $4.80 | - | - | 2:00.9 (58.9, 29.6) | Byrneside Boom | Metro Memory HFHD | Blue Miki HFHD |
Sire
Betting Line USA
Dam
Lauper
Trained at
Kurunjang
Colours
Blue, Red & White Diagonal Stripes, Blue Sleeves, Red Cuffs
Owners
M A Caldow, M P Caldow, L M Caldow, N Di Salvatore, G P Merlo
| Driver (12 months) | Stats | Win % | Place % | Rank | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| John Caldow | 483-41-38-54 | 8% | 28% | 3 |
| Trainer (12 months) | Stats | Win % | Place % | Rank | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| M A Caldow | 148-10-18-16 | 7% | 30% | 3 |
Race comment
OVERVIEW: Tough way to end the night at Melton, but REASON TO LAUGH (7) gets the nod despite the wide front row draw. Last start at Ballarat, he was trapped three wide for the last lap but actually did a great job to soldier on and only be beaten 7.5m in a slick enough last half for this grade of 57.7sec. The run before that was a well-beaten second to handy rival Talknplay, and there are good wins earlier in the month at Cranbourne and Kilmore through his recent form. ARE WEASLEY (5) is another of the leading contenders after finding the winner’s stall at his last outing at Kilmore when closing off nicely from the one-one for Connor Clarke, there’s a big watch on MAMMALS BLAZE (6) who is now in the care of trainer Joe Pace and won his first trial for the stable at Bacchus Marsh in preparation for this, while GOZO MAJOR (4) and OUR TRUE COLOURS (3) are other hopes in an even contest to close the meeting. BACK: REASON TO LAUGH (7) – 2 units (win) 10-UNIT GAME PLAN R3 #6 OUR TINKA BELLE – 2 units (win)R4 #8 WEONA OUR RIGHTS – 1.5 units (each-way)R7 #2 BEAUTIFUL SUNRISE – 3 units (win)R8 #7 REASON TO LAUGH – 2 units (win) EARLY QUADDIE 2,3,5,6,7,8,10/1,3,4,6,7/6,7,9/1,2,5,8 QUADDIE 2,5,8,9/3,7/2,4,6/4,5,6,7
Age
5 years old
Sex
Bay - Gelding
Breeding
Art Major USA - Gozo Beach (Somebeachsomewhere USA)
Best MR
1:58.9MS
Dist Best MR
2:01.7MS
Gear
Bit - Straight Headcheck, Bit - Lugging, Blinkers - Pelling Pacifiers, Boots - Knee, Boots - Shin/Tendon, Crupper - Conventional, Headcheck - Fixed, Hopples - Round, Hopples - Length 56, Shoes - Front, Shoes - Hind, Whip
Today's Stats
Track
19-1-0-2
Distance
5-0-0-0
Track & Distance
5-0-0-0
Last Season
20-2-0-0
This Season
21-3-0-5
Career
64-5-1-6
Prize Money
$23,760
Win Range
1609 - 2080
Last 10 Starts
1875919357
Last Run
8 days ago
Win S/Rate
Place S/Rate
| Total | Distance | Dist Range | Track | Trk & Dist | This Season | Last Season | 1st Up | 2nd Up | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stats | 64-5-1-6 | 5-0-0-0 | 18-1-1-3 | 19-1-0-2 | 5-0-0-0 | 21-3-0-5 | 20-2-0-0 | 0-0-0-0 | 0-0-0-0 | |
| Win % | 8% | 0% | 6% | 5% | 0% | 14% | 10% | 0% | 0% | |
| Place % | 19% | 0% | 28% | 16% | 0% | 38% | 10% | 0% | 0% | |
| Rank | 6 | - | 4 | 2 | - | 1 | 6 | - | - |
| Finish | Date | Track | Distance | Race No. | Cond. | Class | Margin | Prize won | Driver | BR | Handicap | SP | Last Run | Settle | Mile rate | Winner | 2nd | 3rd |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/9 | 29 Oct 2026 | Balarat | 1710m | - | NR 40 to 45. | Palmerbet Pace | 16.2m | $5,000 | Paul Grech | Fr6 | - | $10.00 | 6 days ago | - | 1:57.3 (56.9, 28.3) | Roblen Ranger | Enable Me NZ HD | Freak Out 3.2m |
| 5/10 | 23 Oct 2026 | Melton | 2240m | - | NR up to 49. | Hygain Edge Pace | 6.3m | $5,000 | Paul Grech | Fr4 | - | $26.00 | 9 days ago | - | 1:58.8 (58.0, 29.4) | Ted Bear | Roblen Ranger 2.9m | Midnight Mojo 1.0m |
| 3/10 | 14 Oct 2026 | Kilmore | 2180m | - | NR up to 42. | Jc Windows Pace | 18.3m | $5,000 | Paul Grech | Fr5 | - | $4.60 | 10 days ago | - | 2:01.6 (58.8, 29.7) | Wheres Wood Wood | Miki Mark 4.0m | Gozo Major 14.3m |
| 9/9 | 4 Oct 2026 | Cranbrn | 1609m | - | NR 40 to 45. | Hygain Pace | 25.9m | $5,000 | Paul Grech | Fr4 | - | $9.00 | 10 days ago | - | 1:58.4 (59.1, 29.7) | El Lazzar | Ohhemmjay Cresco 1.7m | Miki Mark 5.7m |
| 1/10 | 24 Sep 2026 | Kilmore | 1690m | - | NR up to 39. | Kilmore Ford Pace | - | $4,000 | Paul Grech | Sr4 | - | $5.50 | 11 days ago | - | 1:58.9 (59.4, 30.3) | Gozo Major | Rocknroll Rambo HFHD | Sir Candy Cloud HFNK |
| 9/10 | 13 Sep 2026 | Cranbrn | 1609m | - | NR 40 to 45. | Nzb Airfreight Pace | 32.1m | $5,000 | Paul Grech | Fr2 | - | $19.00 | 56 days ago | - | 1:54.5 (56.6, 28.7) | Justlikedave | Elli Joh 18.6m | Pickle It HFHD |
| 5/7 | 19 Jul 2026 | Cranbrn | 2080m | - | NR 42 to 47. | Vhrc Pace | 5.5m | $5,000 | Paul Grech | Fr2 | - | $8.00 | 4 days ago | - | 1:59.4 (58.3, 29.9) | Tex Goes Bang | Tommys Lookout 2.1m | Hurricane Hooly HD |
| 7/9 | 15 Jul 2026 | Melton | 1720m | - | NR 41 to 45. | Nevele R Stud Pace | 6.1m | $5,000 | Paul Grech | Fr2 | - | $9.00 | 12 days ago | - | 1:58.4 (58.3, 29.3) | Freak Out | Iamawingate HFNK | Kimchi 1.0m |
| 8/10 | 3 Jul 2026 | Geelong | 1609m | - | NR up to 49. | Apco We'Ve Got You Pace | 11.9m | $5,000 | Paul Grech | Fr2 | - | $26.00 | 5 days ago | - | 1:57.3 (58.4, 29.2) | Shiffrin | Janiebquick 1.4m | Talkbabytalk 3.0m |
| 1/9 | 28 Jun 2026 | Cranbrn | 1609m | - | NR up to 39. | Mark Gurry & Associates | - | $4,000 | Paul Grech | Fr7 | - | $6.50 | - | - | 1:59.0 (57.5, 28.9) | Gozo Major | Pickle It HD | Tommys Lookout HD |
Sire
Art Major USA
Dam
Gozo Beach
Trained at
Plumpton
Colours
Dark Blue, White Sash, Striped Sleeves
Owners
P (Paul) Grech
| Driver (12 months) | Stats | Win % | Place % | Rank | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paul Grech | 70-5-7-8 | 7% | 29% | 5 |
| Trainer (12 months) | Stats | Win % | Place % | Rank | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| P Grech | 64-5-5-8 | 8% | 28% | 2 |
Race comment
OVERVIEW: Tough way to end the night at Melton, but REASON TO LAUGH (7) gets the nod despite the wide front row draw. Last start at Ballarat, he was trapped three wide for the last lap but actually did a great job to soldier on and only be beaten 7.5m in a slick enough last half for this grade of 57.7sec. The run before that was a well-beaten second to handy rival Talknplay, and there are good wins earlier in the month at Cranbourne and Kilmore through his recent form. ARE WEASLEY (5) is another of the leading contenders after finding the winner’s stall at his last outing at Kilmore when closing off nicely from the one-one for Connor Clarke, there’s a big watch on MAMMALS BLAZE (6) who is now in the care of trainer Joe Pace and won his first trial for the stable at Bacchus Marsh in preparation for this, while GOZO MAJOR (4) and OUR TRUE COLOURS (3) are other hopes in an even contest to close the meeting. BACK: REASON TO LAUGH (7) – 2 units (win) 10-UNIT GAME PLAN R3 #6 OUR TINKA BELLE – 2 units (win)R4 #8 WEONA OUR RIGHTS – 1.5 units (each-way)R7 #2 BEAUTIFUL SUNRISE – 3 units (win)R8 #7 REASON TO LAUGH – 2 units (win) EARLY QUADDIE 2,3,5,6,7,8,10/1,3,4,6,7/6,7,9/1,2,5,8 QUADDIE 2,5,8,9/3,7/2,4,6/4,5,6,7
Age
4 years old
Sex
Brown - Gelding
Breeding
Betting Line USA - Isabelle Delacour (Die Laughing USA)
Best MR
1:58.5MS
Dist Best MR
1:58.5MS
Gear
Bit - Snaffle, Boots - Knee, Boots - Shin/Tendon, Burr - Bit O/S, Burr - Rein O/S, Crupper - Conventional, Deafeners - Removable Plugs, Hopples - Round, Hopples - Length 56, Shoes - Front, Shoes - Hind, Tail Tie, Tongue Tie - Rubber, Whip, Reins - Co ...
Today's Stats
Track
5-0-1-0
Distance
2-0-0-0
Track & Distance
2-0-0-0
Last Season
24-2-4-1
This Season
28-2-8-4
Career
57-4-12-6
Prize Money
$32,245
Win Range
1690 - 2200
Last 10 Starts
24776383x1
Last Run
10 days ago
Win S/Rate
Place S/Rate
| Total | Distance | Dist Range | Track | Trk & Dist | This Season | Last Season | 1st Up | 2nd Up | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stats | 57-4-12-6 | 2-0-0-0 | 24-3-7-1 | 5-0-1-0 | 2-0-0-0 | 28-2-8-4 | 24-2-4-1 | 0-0-0-0 | 0-0-0-0 | |
| Win % | 7% | 0% | 13% | 0% | 0% | 7% | 8% | 0% | 0% | |
| Place % | 39% | 0% | 46% | 20% | 0% | 50% | 29% | 0% | 0% | |
| Rank | 2 | - | 1 | 3 | - | 2 | 5 | - | - |
| 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 | 27 Oct 2026 | Kilmore | 1690m | - | NR up to 44. | Mc Labour Pace | - | $5,000 | Connor Clarke | Fr5 | - | $4.20 | 70 days ago | - | 1:59.4 (59.6, 29.8) | Are Weasley | Miki Mark 2.0m | Riddlemethis SHFHD |
| 3/7 | 18 Aug 2026 | Shepptn | 1690m | - | NR up to 45. | Willowood Farm Pace | 11.7m | $5,000 | Grace Bilney | Fr3 | - | $1.75 | 6 days ago | - | 1:55.7 (58.5, 29.5) | Smoking Shannon | Miss Hermes 9.5m | Are Weasley 2.2m |
| 8/8 | 12 Aug 2026 | Melton | 2240m | - | NR 39 to 44. | Sharps Bakery Pace | 30.5m | $5,000 | Connor Clarke | Sr1 | - | $5.00 | 7 days ago | - | 1:59.4 (59.3, 30.9) | Wichita Kansas | Theroux 1.6m | Favouritehighlight 4.3m |
| 3/10 | 5 Aug 2026 | Balarat | 1710m | - | NR 40 to 45. | Ballarat Trotting Club | 5.1m | $5,000 | Connor Clarke | Sr2 | - | $4.60 | 13 days ago | - | 1:57.3 (57.1, 28.2) | Know the Score | Dancebytheseaside 4.0m | Are Weasley 1.1m |
| 6/9 | 23 Jul 2026 | Balarat | 2200m | - | NR up to 50. | Ballarat Trotting Club | 6.7m | $8,000 | Stacie Carbone | Fr3 | - | $14.00 | 9 days ago | - | 2:02.0 (58.2, 28.3) | Foregone Conclusion NZ | Bettorpatchmeup 2.9m | Quick Crunch 2.0m |
| 7/8 | 14 Jul 2026 | Shepptn | 1690m | - | NR up to 50. | Casablanca Pizza Pace | 15.8m | $8,000 | Hannah Parish | Fr1 | - | $10.00 | 12 days ago | - | 1:57.2 (58.2, 29.7) | Foregone Conclusion NZ | Elizajane HFHD | Our Mystery Bet 7.4m |
| 7/10 | 2 Jul 2026 | Kilmore | 2180m | - | NR up to 50. | Ken 'Snowy' Chapman Pace | 26.7m | $8,000 | Riley Pace | Fr1 | - | $4.60 | 8 days ago | - | 2:01.0 (60.3, 30.0) | Foregone Conclusion NZ | Talisker Skipper 4.1m | Freak Out 10.8m |
| 4/8 | 24 Jun 2026 | Bendigo | 1650m | - | NR 45 to 50. | Haeuslers Echuca Pace | 9.1m | $6,000 | Connor Clarke | Fr2 | - | $8.00 | 6 days ago | - | 1:54.9 (57.6, 29.0) | Watch Your Back NZ | Sporting Rage 4.0m | Talisker Skipper 2.8m |
| 2/8 | 18 Jun 2026 | Kilmore | 2180m | - | NR up to 49. | Beraldo Coffee Vicbred | 11.5m | $4,000 | Reagan Clarke | Fr3 | - | $2.90 | 10 days ago | - | 2:00.3 (60.5, 30.3) | Archaa | Are Weasley 11.5m | Miki Mark NK |
| 10/11 | 8 Jun 2026 | Waragul | 1790m | - | NR up to 55. | Warragul Pacing Cup | 25.8m | $15,000 | Reagan Clarke | Fr3 | - | $19.00 | - | - | 1:58.0 (59.4, 29.9) | Longtan Viper | Caledonian Ranger NK | Insider Trading 1.6m |
Sire
Betting Line USA
Dam
Isabelle Delacour
Trained at
Ross Creek
Colours
White, Red Diamond & Crossed Sashes, Red & White Striped Sleeves, Red Cuffs
Owners
S R (Stephen) Clarke
| Driver (12 months) | Stats | Win % | Place % | Rank | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Reagan Clarke | 124-11-14-13 | 9% | 31% | 2 |
| Trainer (12 months) | Stats | Win % | Place % | Rank | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| S R Clarke | 209-28-37-23 | 13% | 42% | 1 |
Race comment
OVERVIEW: Tough way to end the night at Melton, but REASON TO LAUGH (7) gets the nod despite the wide front row draw. Last start at Ballarat, he was trapped three wide for the last lap but actually did a great job to soldier on and only be beaten 7.5m in a slick enough last half for this grade of 57.7sec. The run before that was a well-beaten second to handy rival Talknplay, and there are good wins earlier in the month at Cranbourne and Kilmore through his recent form. ARE WEASLEY (5) is another of the leading contenders after finding the winner’s stall at his last outing at Kilmore when closing off nicely from the one-one for Connor Clarke, there’s a big watch on MAMMALS BLAZE (6) who is now in the care of trainer Joe Pace and won his first trial for the stable at Bacchus Marsh in preparation for this, while GOZO MAJOR (4) and OUR TRUE COLOURS (3) are other hopes in an even contest to close the meeting. BACK: REASON TO LAUGH (7) – 2 units (win) 10-UNIT GAME PLAN R3 #6 OUR TINKA BELLE – 2 units (win)R4 #8 WEONA OUR RIGHTS – 1.5 units (each-way)R7 #2 BEAUTIFUL SUNRISE – 3 units (win)R8 #7 REASON TO LAUGH – 2 units (win) EARLY QUADDIE 2,3,5,6,7,8,10/1,3,4,6,7/6,7,9/1,2,5,8 QUADDIE 2,5,8,9/3,7/2,4,6/4,5,6,7
Age
4 years old
Sex
Bay/Brown - Gelding
Breeding
Warrawee Needy CA - Miss Trickin Lombo (Blissfull Hall USA)
Best MR
1:58.8MS
Gear
Bit - Snaffle, Open Bridle, Boots - Knee, Boots - Shin/Tendon, Crupper - Conventional, Headcheck - None, Hopples - Round, Hopples - Length 59, Shoes - Front, Shoes - Hind, Tongue Tie - Rubber, Whip, Reins - Conventional, Buxton, Double Breastplate Sp ...
Gear Changes
Removed: Bit - Straight Headcheck, Bit - Straight, Blinkers - Block, Boots - Bell, Headcheck - Fixed, Hopples - Flat, Spreaders - Go Straights; Added: Bit - Snaffle, Open Bridle, Headcheck - None, Hopples - Round, Hopples - Length 59 lengthened from 58.5, Tongue Tie - Rubber, Reins - Conventional, Double Breastplate Spreader
Today's Stats
Track
0-0-0-0
Distance
0-0-0-0
Track & Distance
0-0-0-0
Last Season
13-1-0-3
This Season
15-0-1-1
Career
33-2-1-6
Prize Money
$20,356
Win Range
1720 - 1730
Last 10 Starts
9675237489
Last Run
52 days ago
Win S/Rate
Place S/Rate
| Total | Distance | Dist Range | Track | Trk & Dist | This Season | Last Season | 1st Up | 2nd Up | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stats | 33-2-1-6 | 0-0-0-0 | 12-0-0-3 | 0-0-0-0 | 0-0-0-0 | 15-0-1-1 | 13-1-0-3 | 0-0-0-0 | 0-0-0-0 | |
| Win % | 6% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 8% | 0% | 0% | |
| Place % | 27% | 0% | 25% | 0% | 0% | 13% | 31% | 0% | 0% | |
| Rank | 5 | - | 5 | - | - | 7 | 4 | - | - |
| 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 | 15 Sep 2026 | Shepptn | 1690m | - | NR up to 50. | Gv Plaster Products Pace | 20.9m | $8,000 | Ollie Gregory | Fr4 | - | $126.00 | 12 days ago | - | 1:58.8 (58.5, 29.5) | Give Fred a Clap | Our Mystery Bet 1.6m | Regal Rock NZ 4.0m |
| 8/8 | 3 Sep 2026 | Kilmore | 2180m | - | NR 45 to 49. | Kilmore Ford Pace | 68.5m | $5,000 | Corey Bell | Fr4 | - | $23.00 | 9 days ago | - | 2:00.0 (59.1, 29.3) | Archaa | Smoking Shannon 3.2m | Kutani HD |
| 4/10 | 25 Aug 2026 | Shepptn | 1690m | - | NR up to 40. | Adele Poyner Memorial Pace | 6.9m | $5,000 | Ewa Justice | Fr7 | - | $10.00 | 9 days ago | - | 1:57.7 (58.5, 29.4) | Tommys Lookout | Arraps 3.0m | Tooby Gold HFNK |
| 7/8 | 16 Aug 2026 | Cranbrn | 1609m | - | NR 42 to 47. | Decron Pace | 13.1m | $5,000 | Corey Bell | Fr6 | - | $51.00 | 10 days ago | - | 1:58.6 (57.3, 29.0) | Caruso Star | Tophut Johny HD | Justlikedave 2.4m |
| 3/10 | 6 Aug 2026 | Kilmore | 2180m | - | NR up to 45. | Tellurian Wines Pace | 1.4m | $5,000 | Corey Bell | Sr3 | - | $26.00 | 2 days ago | - | 2:01.7 (60.2, 31.1) | Dot Ball | Standandeliver HD | Mammals Blaze 1.1m |
| 2/9 | 4 Aug 2026 | Shepptn | 1690m | - | NR up to 44. | Munro & Associates Pace | 2.4m | $5,000 | Corey Bell | Fr2 | - | $23.00 | 7 days ago | - | 1:57.8 (59.8, 29.5) | Mammals Reason | Mammals Blaze 2.4m | Treacheroustimes 3.0m |
| 5/8 | 28 Jul 2026 | Shepptn | 1690m | - | NR 41 to 44. | Future Recycling Pace | 8.8m | $5,000 | Corey Bell | Fr1 | - | $41.00 | 21 days ago | - | 1:57.2 (58.4, 29.6) | Our Mystery Bet | Know the Score 3.8m | Tophut Johny 1.9m |
| 7/7 | 7 Jul 2026 | Echuca | 2160m | - | NR 45 to 50. | Rich River Autobody Pace | 47.6m | $6,000 | Corey Bell | Fr2 | - | $41.00 | 7 days ago | - | 2:01.4 (58.3, 28.8) | Luverboy | Metro Memory 1.6m | Alta Bayamo 8.9m |
| 6/7 | 30 Jun 2026 | Shepptn | 2190m | - | NR 43 to 47. | Hygain Pace | 14.8m | $4,000 | Corey Bell | Fr5 | - | $26.00 | 18 days ago | - | 2:01.8 (57.5, 28.4) | Whats Glenda Got | Elleegant Lane 6.9m | Clives Girl 6.8m |
| 9/9 | 12 Jun 2026 | Dubbo | 1720m | - | 1-2 WINs | Zoo Fm | 38.3m | $9,792 | Warwick Edgerton | Fr5 | - | $151.00 | - | - | 1:58.9 (58.7, 29.0) | Watch Me Raider | Cam I Am 6.9m | Yesnoletsgo 1.2m |
Sire
Warrawee Needy CA
Dam
Miss Trickin Lombo
Trained at
Melton
Colours
White, Red Stripes, Blue Yoke, White Stars, Red Cuffs
Owners
J S Pace, R Pace
| Driver (12 months) | Stats | Win % | Place % | Rank | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Michael Bellman | 1054-77-120-107 | 7% | 29% | 4 |
| Trainer (12 months) | Stats | Win % | Place % | Rank | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| J S Pace | 3-0-0-0 | 0% | 0% | - |
Race comment
OVERVIEW: Tough way to end the night at Melton, but REASON TO LAUGH (7) gets the nod despite the wide front row draw. Last start at Ballarat, he was trapped three wide for the last lap but actually did a great job to soldier on and only be beaten 7.5m in a slick enough last half for this grade of 57.7sec. The run before that was a well-beaten second to handy rival Talknplay, and there are good wins earlier in the month at Cranbourne and Kilmore through his recent form. ARE WEASLEY (5) is another of the leading contenders after finding the winner’s stall at his last outing at Kilmore when closing off nicely from the one-one for Connor Clarke, there’s a big watch on MAMMALS BLAZE (6) who is now in the care of trainer Joe Pace and won his first trial for the stable at Bacchus Marsh in preparation for this, while GOZO MAJOR (4) and OUR TRUE COLOURS (3) are other hopes in an even contest to close the meeting. BACK: REASON TO LAUGH (7) – 2 units (win) 10-UNIT GAME PLAN R3 #6 OUR TINKA BELLE – 2 units (win)R4 #8 WEONA OUR RIGHTS – 1.5 units (each-way)R7 #2 BEAUTIFUL SUNRISE – 3 units (win)R8 #7 REASON TO LAUGH – 2 units (win) EARLY QUADDIE 2,3,5,6,7,8,10/1,3,4,6,7/6,7,9/1,2,5,8 QUADDIE 2,5,8,9/3,7/2,4,6/4,5,6,7
Age
8 years old
Sex
Bay - Gelding
Breeding
For a Reason - Happy Face (Real Desire USA)
Best MR
1:57.4MS
Dist Best MR
2:01.6MS
Gear
Bit - Snaffle, Blinkers - Hood (Half Cup), Boots - Bell, Boots - Knee, Boots - Shin/Tendon, Burr - Rein N/S, Hopples - Flat, Hopples - Length 57.5, Tail Tie, Tongue Tie - Rubber, Spreaders - Go Straights, Buxton
Gear Changes
Removed: ; Added: Blinkers - Hood (Half Cup)
Today's Stats
Track
1-0-0-0
Distance
1-0-0-0
Track & Distance
1-0-0-0
Last Season
20-3-0-2
This Season
26-2-2-5
Career
104-5-12-16
Prize Money
$62,114
Win Range
1609 - 2180
Last 10 Starts
5543511526
Last Run
8 days ago
Win S/Rate
Place S/Rate
| Total | Distance | Dist Range | Track | Trk & Dist | This Season | Last Season | 1st Up | 2nd Up | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stats | 104-5-12-16 | 1-0-0-0 | 23-1-2-5 | 1-0-0-0 | 1-0-0-0 | 26-2-2-5 | 20-3-0-2 | 0-0-0-0 | 0-0-0-0 | |
| Win % | 5% | 0% | 4% | 0% | 0% | 8% | 15% | 0% | 0% | |
| Place % | 32% | 0% | 35% | 0% | 0% | 35% | 25% | 0% | 0% | |
| Rank | 4 | - | 3 | - | - | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/8 | 29 Oct 2026 | Balarat | 1710m | - | NR 40 to 45. | Woodlands Stud Pace | 7.5m | $5,000 | Michael Bellman | Sr1 | - | $13.00 | 7 days ago | - | 1:58.6 (57.7, 29.0) | Skyz Above | Kimchi HD | Normandy Nugget HD |
| 2/6 | 22 Oct 2026 | Kilmore | 2180m | - | NR up to 44. | Concession Drivers Pace | 26.2m | $7,000 | Hannah Parish | Fr5 | - | $5.50 | 4 days ago | - | 1:58.2 (58.8, 30.2) | Talknplay | Reason to Laugh 26.2m | Imagunnarestngo 4.5m |
| 5/6 | 18 Oct 2026 | Cranbrn | 2080m | - | NR 45 to 50. | Mark Gurry & Associates | 15.8m | $7,000 | Michael Bellman | Fr4 | - | $18.00 | 10 days ago | - | 2:00.1 (56.6, 28.7) | Quick Crunch | Roblen Ranger 7.8m | Weona Our Rights 1.9m |
| 1/9 | 8 Oct 2026 | Kilmore | 2180m | - | NR up to 42. | Picklebet Pace | - | $5,000 | Liam Older | Fr5 | - | $8.00 | 4 days ago | - | 2:01.6 (59.7, 29.6) | Reason to Laugh | Riddlemethis HFHD | Miki Mark 2.0m |
| 1/10 | 4 Oct 2026 | Cranbrn | 1609m | - | NR up to 39. | Blue Hills Rise Raceday | - | $5,000 | Michael Bellman | Sr1 | - | $14.00 | 28 days ago | - | 2:00.4 (58.7, 30.1) | Reason to Laugh | Lavada Gold HFHD | Beta Than Love NZ HFHD |
| 5/9 | 6 Sep 2026 | Cranbrn | 2080m | - | NR up to 39. | Decron Pace | 12.2m | $4,000 | Leilani Justice | Sr1 | - | $10.00 | 35 days ago | - | 2:00.5 (59.7, 30.8) | Powerlinc | Chasing the Wind 7.5m | Rocknroll Rambo 4.3m |
| 3/9 | 2 Aug 2026 | Cranbrn | 1609m | - | NR 40 to 45. | Hygain Pace | 9.1m | $5,000 | Michael Bellman | Fr2 | - | $23.00 | 4 days ago | - | 1:59.6 (58.1, 28.6) | Dot Ball | Quick Crunch 1.0m | Reason to Laugh 8.1m |
| 4/10 | 29 Jul 2026 | Balarat | 2200m | - | NR up to 39. | Coca Cola Pace | 8.5m | $4,000 | Liam Older | Fr2 | - | $8.00 | 8 days ago | - | 2:00.5 (59.1, 29.4) | The Democrat | Di Angelo 3.7m | The Irishman NZ 1.5m |
| 5/8 | 21 Jul 2026 | Shepptn | 1690m | - | NR up to 44. | Xmas Dining 28th July Pace | 13.3m | $5,000 | Liam Older | Fr1 | - | $8.50 | 6 days ago | - | 1:58.1 (57.9, 28.2) | Iamawingate | Wheres Wood Wood 6.7m | Know the Score HD |
| 5/6 | 15 Jul 2026 | Melton | 2240m | - | NR up to 40. | Need For Speed Noms Open | 10.5m | $5,000 | Liam Older | Fr2 | - | $8.00 | - | - | 1:59.6 (58.8, 29.7) | Dreamtime Nala | Mynameisruby 3.1m | Standandeliver HFHD |
Sire
For a Reason
Dam
Happy Face
Trained at
Croydon
Colours
Sky Blue, Black Vertical Stripes, Sky Blue Sleeves
Owners
B R (Brett) Wahlstrom
| Driver (12 months) | Stats | Win % | Place % | Rank | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chris Alford | 1170-143-134-136 | 12% | 35% | 1 |
| Trainer (12 months) | Stats | Win % | Place % | Rank | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| B R Wahlstrom | 46-2-1-7 | 4% | 22% | 5 |
Race comment
OVERVIEW: Tough way to end the night at Melton, but REASON TO LAUGH (7) gets the nod despite the wide front row draw. Last start at Ballarat, he was trapped three wide for the last lap but actually did a great job to soldier on and only be beaten 7.5m in a slick enough last half for this grade of 57.7sec. The run before that was a well-beaten second to handy rival Talknplay, and there are good wins earlier in the month at Cranbourne and Kilmore through his recent form. ARE WEASLEY (5) is another of the leading contenders after finding the winner’s stall at his last outing at Kilmore when closing off nicely from the one-one for Connor Clarke, there’s a big watch on MAMMALS BLAZE (6) who is now in the care of trainer Joe Pace and won his first trial for the stable at Bacchus Marsh in preparation for this, while GOZO MAJOR (4) and OUR TRUE COLOURS (3) are other hopes in an even contest to close the meeting. BACK: REASON TO LAUGH (7) – 2 units (win) 10-UNIT GAME PLAN R3 #6 OUR TINKA BELLE – 2 units (win)R4 #8 WEONA OUR RIGHTS – 1.5 units (each-way)R7 #2 BEAUTIFUL SUNRISE – 3 units (win)R8 #7 REASON TO LAUGH – 2 units (win) EARLY QUADDIE 2,3,5,6,7,8,10/1,3,4,6,7/6,7,9/1,2,5,8 QUADDIE 2,5,8,9/3,7/2,4,6/4,5,6,7