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Melton Race 9 - Hip Pocket Castlemaine Trot

Race Time:11:59 AM

Saturday, July 5, 2025

Track:Good

Weather:N/A

Prize Money:$0.00

Distance:1720m

Royal Charlotte (1)9570221275

Trainer: Paul Males (Bolinda)12 mths 146: 14-16-16

Driver: Josh Duggan

9 yo Bay Mare

Sire: Majestic Son Ca

Dam: Charlotte Galleon Nz

Stats

Career146: 14-16-16

LTS$251,375.00

BMR1:57.73

TS71: 3-6-8

Win %9.59%

Place %31.51%

Comments

Last start 5th (FT Fr2) over 2627m at Warragul beaten 6 m by Pinnie (3:23.30) in No NR on June 9 at $11. At the start before 7th (Fr3) over 1720m at this track, beaten 30 m by Dichotomy (2:05.50) in NR 60 to 71 on June 7 at $26.

Last Starts 23 days since last start

Place	Date	Days	Class	Prize	Track	Dist.	Cnd.	Driver	Mile Rate	Gate	Result	Margin	Starting Price
5/7	09/06/2025	2	No NR	$20,000.00	Warragul	2627m	Neutral	Josh Duggan	2:03.6	2	1. Pinnie 2. Johns Boy NZ 3. Destrier	6.6L	$11.00
7/8	07/06/2025	10	NR 60 to 71	$10,000.00	Melton	1720m	Neutral	Josh Duggan	1:57.5	3	1. Dichotomy 2. Kyvalley Maven 3. Call Me Jack	31.4L	$26.00
2/8	28/05/2025	7	NR 50 to 56	$6,000.00	Bendigo	1650m	Neutral	Josh Duggan	2:01.1	1	1. Dels Destiny NZ 2. Royal Charlotte 3. Bullapark Beno	1.9L	$4.60
1/7	21/05/2025	10	NR 55 to 64	$7,000.00	Bendigo	2150m	Neutral	Josh Duggan	2:01.2	1	1. Royal Charlotte 2. Link In Bio 3. Everybodylovesme	1.2L	$5.00
2/5	11/05/2025	11	NR up to 59	$6,000.00	Cranbourne	2080m	Neutral	Josh Duggan	2:02.4	5	1. Kyvalley Anthony 2. Royal Charlotte 3. Hes Themightyspin	3.0L	$1.90
2/10	30/04/2025	7	No NR	$6,000.00	Bendigo	2150m	Neutral	Josh Duggan	2:02.1	3	1. Tictok 2. Royal Charlotte 3. Link In Bio	11.2L	$10.00
6/6	17/03/2025	-	Trial	$0.00	Bendigo	2150m		Paul Males		0	1. Illawong Stardust 2. Luvski 3. Sunsup	13L	$0.00
1/3	04/10/2022	-	Trial	$0.00	Melton	2240m		P J Males		0	1. Royal Charlotte 2. One Over All NZ 3. 99-Crazy NZ	0L	$0.00

Alrighty (2)104411x519

Trainer: Andy Gath (Long Forest)12 mths 9: 4-0-0

Driver: Jordan Leedham

3 yo Bay Gelding

Sire: Skyvalley Nz

Dam: Why Maori

Stats

Career9: 4-0-0

LTS$30,870.00

BMR1:57.03

TS6: 2-0-0

Win %44.44%

Place %44.44%

Comments

Gave plenty of ground last start when well beaten into ninth behind Dichotomy at this track over 1720m in a NR 60 to 69 on June 21 at $7.50. Raced better the start before that where he posted a big 8 m win as favourite after showing early speed, (Fr2) at Bendigo (2:) beating Kyvalleyhoneybunny in NR 57 to 64 on June 4 at $2.

Last Starts 11 days since last start

Place	Date	Days	Class	Prize	Track	Dist.	Cnd.	Driver	Mile Rate	Gate	Result	Margin	Starting Price
9/11	21/06/2025	17	NR 60 to 69	$10,000.00	Melton	1720m	Neutral	Kate Gath	1:56.2	2	1. Dichotomy 2. Hoppy NZ 3. Maoris Mac	41.5L	$7.50
1/9	04/06/2025	11	NR 57 to 64	$7,000.00	Bendigo	1650m	Neutral	Kate Gath	1:57.0	2	1. Alrighty 2. Kyvalleyhoneybunny 3. Bullapark Beno	8.3L	$2.00
5/10	24/05/2025	154	No NR	$15,000.00	Melton	2240m	Neutral	Kate Gath	1:59.2	1	1. Mecarno 2. Mystery Fred 3. Ezra Kai	19.2L	$7.00
2/4	13/05/2025	-	Trial	$0.00	Melton	2240m	Good	Kate Gath		0	1. Mega Spur 2. Alrighty 3. Quake Proof	3.6L	$0.00
4/4	29/04/2025	-	Trial	$0.00	Melton	2240m	Good	Kate Gath		0	1. Commodus 2. Tracy The Jet 3. Highpoint	76.2L	$0.00
1/7	21/12/2024	8	No NR	$25,000.00	Melton	1720m	Neutral	Kate Gath	1:58.1	3	1. Alrighty 2. Just As I Am 3. King Of Kvintet	5.3L	$1.40
1/9	13/12/2024	27	No NR	$8,000.00	Melton	1720m	Fast	Kate Gath	1:58.3	2	1. Alrighty 2. King Of Kvintet 3. Just As I Am	9.1L	$3.80
4/11	16/11/2024	10	No NR	$50,000.00	Melton	2240m	Neutral	Kate Gath	1:58.7	1	1. Enchauffour 2. Rey Bailando 3. Commodus	32.8L	$26.00

Illawong Stardust (3)0148060x65

Trainer: Jim O'sullivan (Heathcote)12 mths 79: 12-6-10

Driver: Sean O'Sullivan

8 yo Bay Mare

Sire: Muscle Hill (Us)

Dam: Lunar Landing

Stats

Career79: 12-6-10

LTS$184,935.00

BMR1:56.61

TS34: 2-1-5

Win %15.19%

Place %35.44%

Comments

Didn't do much last start, 5th (Fr5) over 2240m after showing early speed at this track, beaten 20 m by Bitta Irish Luck (2:46.30) in NR 60 to 69 on June 14 at $19. Before that 6th (Sr2) over 1720m at this track, beaten 20 m by Dichotomy (2:05.50) in NR 60 to 71 on June 7 at $26.

Last Starts 9 days since last start

Place	Date	Days	Class	Prize	Track	Dist.	Cnd.	Driver	Mile Rate	Gate	Result	Margin	Starting Price
2/4	23/06/2025	-	Trial	$0.00	Bendigo	2150m		Sean O'Sullivan		0	1. Gotfeelingsyouknow 2. Illawong Stardust 3. Sunsup	14L	$0.00
5/8	14/06/2025	7	NR 60 to 69	$10,000.00	Melton	2240m	Neutral	S J P O'Sullivan	1:59.5	5	1. Bitta Irish Luck 2. Maoris Mac 3. Champagne Charley	20.0L	$19.00
6/8	07/06/2025	63	NR 60 to 71	$10,000.00	Melton	1720m	Neutral	S J P O'Sullivan	1:57.5	2	1. Dichotomy 2. Kyvalley Maven 3. Call Me Jack	20.3L	$26.00
2/4	02/06/2025	-	Trial	$0.00	Bendigo	2150m		Sean O'Sullivan		0	1. Chenin Beach 2. Illawong Stardust 3. Zarem	0L	$0.00
11/11	05/04/2025	7	NR 70 to 85	$17,500.00	Melton	2240m	Neutral	S J P O'Sullivan	1:59.7	3	1. El Resamo 2. Brandlo Prince 3. Pinnie	51.0L	$34.00
6/11	29/03/2025	7	NR 70 to 85	$17,500.00	Melton	1720m	Neutral	S J P O'Sullivan	1:57.3	4	1. Watts Up Partytime 2. Aldebaran Brooke 3. Little Yankee	12.4L	$81.00
12/12	22/03/2025	21	No NR	$60,000.00	Melton	2760m	Neutral	S J P O'Sullivan	1:59.5	3	1. Im Ready Jet 2. Aldebaran Acrux USA 3. Ebonys Avenger	140.6L	$151.00
8/8	01/03/2025	7	NR 70 to 85	$17,500.00	Melton	1720m	Neutral	S J P O'Sullivan	1:55.5	1	1. Im Bobby 2. Aldebaran Acrux USA 3. Ebonys Avenger	25.2L	$16.00

Kyvalleyhoneybunny (4)7107069284

Trainer: Brent Lilley (Bolinda)12 mths 107: 16-17-9

Driver: Tristan Larsen

7 yo Bay Mare

Sire: Skyvalley Nz

Dam: Kyvalley Cafe

Stats

Career107: 16-17-9

LTS$144,440.00

BMR1:58.20

TS45: 3-6-4

Win %14.95%

Place %39.25%

Comments

Last start 4th (Fr2) over 1720m at this track, beaten 23 m by Im Bobby (2:01.80) in No NR on June 28 at $101. At the start before 8th (Fr6) over 1720m after showing early speed and racing wide at this track beaten 30 m by Dichotomy (2:04.20) in NR 60 to 69 on June 21 at $101.

Last Starts 4 days since last start

Place	Date	Days	Class	Prize	Track	Dist.	Cnd.	Driver	Mile Rate	Gate	Result	Margin	Starting Price
4/7	28/06/2025	7	No NR	$22,500.00	Melton	1720m	Neutral	T K Larsen	1:53.9	2	1. Im Bobby 2. Imperial Monarch NZ 3. Aldebaran Zeus	23.5L	$101.00
8/11	21/06/2025	17	NR 60 to 69	$10,000.00	Melton	1720m	Neutral	T K Larsen	1:56.2	6	1. Dichotomy 2. Hoppy NZ 3. Maoris Mac	29.6L	$101.00
2/9	04/06/2025	11	NR 57 to 64	$7,000.00	Bendigo	1650m	Neutral	T K Larsen	1:57.0	1	1. Alrighty 2. Kyvalleyhoneybunny 3. Bullapark Beno	8.3L	$19.00
9/9	24/05/2025	7	NR 70 to 85	$17,500.00	Melton	1720m	Neutral	T K Larsen	1:57.3	2	1. Little Yankee 2. Our Marvella NZ 3. Pinnie	25.7L	$34.00
6/7	17/05/2025	7	No NR	$22,500.00	Melton	2240m	Neutral	T K Larsen	1:57.6	2	1. Im Ready Jet 2. Aldebaran Acrux USA 3. Aldebaran Vera	23.5L	$71.00
10/12	10/05/2025	7	NR 70 to 85	$17,500.00	Melton	2240m	Neutral	T K Larsen	1:59.1	5	1. Illawong Larajay 2. More Wanted 3. Aldebaran Miley	13.6L	$41.00
2/3	03/10/2024	-	Trial	$0.00	Kilmore	0m		Chris Alford		0	1. Kyvalley Heist NZ 2. Kyvalleyhoneybunny 3. Our Marvella NZ	0.2L	$0.00
3/4	12/08/2024	-	Trial	$0.00	Melton	2240m		Riley Mitchell		0	1. Keayang Zahara 2. Illawong Larajay 3. Kyvalleyhoneybunny	6L	$0.00

Maoris Mac (5)3x59932723

Trainer: Josh Aiken (Avenel)12 mths 27: 3-8-6

Driver: Josh Aiken

4 yo Bay Mare

Sire: Volstead Usa

Dam: Maori Daunou

Stats

Career27: 3-8-6

LTS$152,155.00

BMR2:01.49

TS16: 1-4-4

Win %11.11%

Place %62.96%

Comments

Solid performance when beaten by 1.5 m finishing second behind Bitta Irish Luck at this track over 2240m in a NR 60 to 69 on June 14 at $2.25. Then a handy effort when beaten by 7 m finishing third after a quick start, behind Dichotomy at this track over 1720m in a NR 60 to 69 on June 21 at $10.

Last Starts 11 days since last start

Place	Date	Days	Class	Prize	Track	Dist.	Cnd.	Driver	Mile Rate	Gate	Result	Margin	Starting Price
3/11	21/06/2025	7	NR 60 to 69	$10,000.00	Melton	1720m	Neutral	Joshua Aiken	1:56.2	5	1. Dichotomy 2. Hoppy NZ 3. Maoris Mac	7.6L	$10.00
2/8	14/06/2025	14	NR 60 to 69	$10,000.00	Melton	2240m	Neutral	Kerryn Manning	1:59.5	6	1. Bitta Irish Luck 2. Maoris Mac 3. Champagne Charley	1.5L	$2.25
7/10	31/05/2025	8	NR up to 90	$17,500.00	Melton	2240m	Neutral	Joshua Aiken	1:59.5	1	1. Imperial Monarch NZ 2. Nephew Of Sonoko 3. More Wanted	13.2L	$4.00
2/9	23/05/2025	13	NR 60 to 69	$10,000.00	Melton	1720m	Neutral	Joshua Aiken	1:57.5	1	1. Mitchell Wrap 2. Maoris Mac 3. Im Lady Rhonda	7.2L	$4.20
3/10	10/05/2025	7	NR 60 to 69	$10,000.00	Melton	1720m	Neutral	Ryan Sanderson	1:57.5	5	1. Aardies Peak NZ 2. Call Me Jack 3. Maoris Mac	6.9L	$3.90
9/9	03/05/2025	14	NR 70 to 85	$17,500.00	Melton	2240m	Neutral	Joshua Aiken	1:58.8	1	1. Pinnie 2. Avant Guard 3. Illawong Larajay	262.2L	$7.00
5/8	27/03/2025	-	Trial	$0.00	Shepparton	2190m		Joshua Aiken		0	1. Cornishtown Kid 2. Shaken Sands 3. Skygazer	5L	$0.00
1/2	20/03/2025	-	Trial	$0.00	Shepparton	2190m		Joshua Aiken		0	1. Maoris Mac 2. Winnies Dream	1L	$0.00

Rapid Return (6)3758x57628

Trainer: David Abrahams (Tatura)12 mths 36: 5-6-3

Driver: Kerryn Manning

5 yo Chestnut Mare

Sire: Orlando Vici (Fra)

Dam: Nieta

Stats

Career36: 5-6-3

LTS$108,700.00

BMR1:57.40

TS19: 2-3-3

Win %13.89%

Place %38.89%

Comments

Last start 8th (Fr2) over 1720m at this track, at the bell was 6th-9.77 beaten 18 m by Gotfeelingsyouknow (2:05.00) in NR 72 to 87 on June 28 at $8. Before that, a good run when 2nd (Fr1) over 2240m at this track, at the bell was 6th-8.2 beaten 1.5 m by Destrier (2:46.60) in NR 70 to 85 on June 21 at $7.

Last Starts 4 days since last start

Place	Date	Days	Class	Prize	Track	Dist.	Cnd.	Driver	Mile Rate	Gate	Result	Margin	Starting Price
8/8	28/06/2025	7	NR 72 to 87	$17,500.00	Melton	1720m	Neutral	Ellen Tormey	1:56.9	2	1. Gotfeelingsyouknow 2. Remus Phoenix 3. Nephew Of Sonoko	18.9L	$8.00
2/11	21/06/2025	7	NR 70 to 85	$17,500.00	Melton	2240m	Neutral	Kerryn Manning	1:59.7	1	1. Destrier 2. Rapid Return 3. Ebonys Avenger	1.5L	$7.00
6/9	14/06/2025	28	NR 70 to 85	$17,500.00	Melton	2240m	Neutral	Kerryn Manning	1:59.5	4	1. Remus Phoenix 2. More Wanted, Nephew Of Sonoko	8.5L	$9.50
7/8	17/05/2025	7	NR 63 to 79	$15,000.00	Melton	2240m	Neutral	Jack Laugher	1:58.8	6	1. Jilliby Ballerini 2. El Resamo 3. Mega Spur	22.8L	$21.00
5/10	10/05/2025	77	NR 60 to 69	$10,000.00	Melton	1720m	Neutral	Ellen Tormey	1:57.5	4	1. Aardies Peak NZ 2. Call Me Jack 3. Maoris Mac	11.3L	$10.00
8/8	22/02/2025	28	NR 75 or better	$30,000.00	Melton	1720m	Neutral	Kerryn Manning	1:54.9	1	1. Queen Elida NZ 2. Aldebaran Acrux USA 3. Ebonys Avenger	33.4L	$14.00
1/5	06/01/2025	-	Trial	$0.00	Bendigo	2150m		Ellen Tormey		0	1. Rapid Return 2. Midnight Eagle 3. Wish Upona Dream	10L	$0.00
1/5	16/05/2024	-	Trial	$0.00	Shepparton	2190m		M Pitt		0	1. Rapid Return 2. You Got Me Good 3. Aldebaran Elektra	1L	$0.00

Hoppy Nz (7)12412x54x2

Trainer: Matthew Craven (Ecklin South)12 mths 12: 3-6-0

Driver: Matthew Craven

4 yo Brown Gelding

Sire: Andover Hall (Us)

Dam: Chevron Muscle (Nz)

Stats

Career12: 3-6-0

LTS$27,119.00

BMR2:00.70

TS2: 0-2-0

Win %25.00%

Place %75.00%

Comments

Having his second run back from a spell. Good run when 2nd (Sr1) over 1720m at this track, at the bell was 5th-14.68 beaten 4.5 m by Dichotomy (2:04.20) in NR 60 to 69 on June 21 at $9.50.

Last Starts 11 days since last start

Place	Date	Days	Class	Prize	Track	Dist.	Cnd.	Driver	Mile Rate	Gate	Result	Margin	Starting Price
2/11	21/06/2025	237	NR 60 to 69	$10,000.00	Melton	1720m	Neutral	Matthew Craven	1:56.2	1	1. Dichotomy 2. Hoppy NZ 3. Maoris Mac	4.5L	$9.50
1/3	03/06/2025	-	Trial	$0.00	Terang	2180m		Matthew Craven		0	1. Hoppy NZ 2. Tricky Diamond 3. Lady Suspicious	25L	$0.00
4/4	20/05/2025	-	Trial	$0.00	Ballarat	2200m		Amy Day		0	1. Loan Sailor 2. Skyz Above 3. Shesterkin	3L	$0.00
4/12	27/10/2024	7	No NR	$75,000.00	Maryborough	2690m	Neutral	Matthew Craven	2:01.1	1	1. Keayang Zahara 2. Valtino 3. Pinnie	17.4L	$81.00
5/8	20/10/2024	113	No NR	$10,000.00	Maryborough	2690m	Neutral	Matthew Craven	1:59.3	1	1. Keayang Zahara 2. Valtino 3. Mister Blindside	15.6L	$41.00
2/10	29/06/2024	9		$17,500.00	Melton	2240m	Neutral	M J Craven	1:59.6	7	1. Ikigai 2. Hoppy NZ 3. Midnight Eagle	0.1L	$3.80
1/6	20/06/2024	21		$10,000.00	Shepparton	2190m	Neutral	James Herbertson	2:03.8	4	1. Hoppy NZ 2. Daley Waters 3. Kyvalley Michael NZ	2.0L	$2.40
4/12	30/05/2024	7	NR 50 to 59	$8,000.00	Charlton	2100m	W	M J Craven	2:02.0	1	1. Sequence 2. El Resamo 3. Chinski NZ	25.2L	$1.85

Claudy An Gus (1)x31128x896

Trainer: Kelly Stuart-Mitchell (Wickliffe)12 mths 65: 8-5-13

Driver: Ewa Justice

9 yo Brown Gelding

Sire: Angus Hall (Us)

Dam: All Finesse

Stats

Career65: 8-5-13

LTS$58,572.00

BMR1:56.50

TS14: 3-2-2

Win %12.31%

Place %40.00%

Comments

Didn't do much last time out, 6th (Sr6) over 1720m after racing wide at this track beaten 9 m by Ijustcalledtosay (2:06.60) in NR up to 59 on June 20 at $34. Before that 9th (10m Fr1) over 2240m at this track, beaten 24 m by Old Villa Boy (2:51.70) in NR 55 or better on June 6 at $16.

Last Starts 12 days since last start

Place	Date	Days	Class	Prize	Track	Dist.	Cnd.	Driver	Mile Rate	Gate	Result	Margin	Starting Price
6/12	20/06/2025	14	NR up to 59	$6,000.00	Melton	1720m	Neutral	Ewa Justice	1:58.4	6	1. Ijustcalledtosay 2. Spirited Lass 3. Exasperation	9.9L	$34.00
9/9	06/06/2025	21	NR 55 or better	$8,000.00	Melton	2240m	Neutral	Chris Alford	2:03.4	0	1. Old Villa Boy 2. Champagne Charley 3. You No Ill Be Late	24.3L	$16.00
8/10	16/05/2025	111	NR 56 to 62	$7,000.00	Geelong	1609m	Neutral	H Lewis	1:58.3	2	1. Rocky Valley 2. McGee 3. Maestro	32.9L	$51.00
3/4	08/04/2025	-	Trial	$0.00	Melton	2240m	Good	Ewa Justice		0	1. Commodus 2. Gatesys Gem 3. Claudy An Gus	49.7L	$0.00
8/10	25/01/2025	15	NR 60 to 69	$10,000.00	Melton	1720m	Neutral	Michael Bellman	1:56.6	7	1. Lair Of The Eagle 2. Bitta Irish Luck 3. Leanne Leeann	62.1L	$9.00
2/7	10/01/2025	14	NR 55 to 60	$7,000.00	Melton	1720m	Neutral	Ewa Justice	1:59.0	4	1. Six Nations 2. Claudy An Gus 3. Argyle Rocks	0.2L	$3.10
1/9	27/12/2024	14	NR 60 to 69	$10,000.00	Melton	1720m	Neutral	James Herbertson	1:58.7	1	1. Claudy An Gus 2. Aldebaran Boyd 3. Tripod NZ	2.8L	$1.60
3/4	10/11/2024	-	Trial	$0.00	Maryborough	2190m		J Herbertson		0	1. Robbinmemates 2. Six Nations 3. Claudy An Gus	6L	$0.00