Melton Race 6 - Aldebaran Park Trotters Handicap
HAROLD SMITH (10) worked forward from a 10m handicap to lead and win at his latest appearance in the Geelong Cup, scoring comfortably by 6 metres. Goes back a little further in the handicap but was G1 placed last month. Has strong claims. HARRY STAMPER (11) has the hoof on the till after placing in his last three outings at this venue, last time coming from the back row to go under by 3.6m. Could break through. IM BOBBY (9) is very hard to knock off a string of wins and placings including back-to-back successes at this venue earlier in the month. EBONYS AVENGER (6) comes off a G1 placing against the mares, her fifth top-three finish from her last six starts. Respect.

Driver: John Caldow
Stats
Comments
Didn't do much last start, 8th (Fr1) over 1720m at this track was 8th-13.92 at the bell, beaten 12 m by Avant Guard (2:06.00) in NR 70 to 85 on March 15 at $101. Before that 4th (Fr3) over 2240m at this track beaten 21 m by Avant Guard (2:48.80) in NR 60 to 69 on March 1 at $19. Cannot enthuse.
Last Starts 6 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
2/7 | 25/03/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Melton | 2240m | Good | John Caldow | 0 |
| 10.2L | $0.00 | |
8/8 | 15/03/2025 | 14 | NR 70 to 85 | $17,500.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | John Caldow | 1:57.9 | 1 |
| 12.8L | $101.00 |
4/4 | 11/03/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Melton | 2240m | Good | John Caldow | 0 |
| 11.6L | $0.00 | |
3/5 | 04/03/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Melton | 2240m | Good | John Caldow | 0 |
| 20.1L | $0.00 | |
4/9 | 01/03/2025 | 15 | NR 60 to 69 | $10,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | John Caldow | 2:01.3 | 3 |
| 21.2L | $19.00 |
7/8 | 14/02/2025 | 27 | NR 56 to 75 | $9,000.00 | Maryborough | 1690m | Neutral | John Caldow | 1:58.4 | 4 |
| 62.8L | $6.00 |
7/10 | 18/01/2025 | 14 | NR 60 to 69 | $10,000.00 | Ballarat | 2200m | Neutral | John Caldow | 1:59.5 | 7 |
| 17.9L | $26.00 |
8/9 | 04/01/2025 | 27 | NR 66 to 75 | $10,000.00 | Bendigo | 1650m | Neutral | John Caldow | 1:57.0 | 1 |
| 20.9L | $61.00 |
10/12 | 08/12/2024 | 120 | No NR | $12,000.00 | Gunbower | 2630m | Neutral | John Caldow | 2:04.9 | 5 |
| 86.3L | $8.50 |

Driver: Mark Hayes
Stats
Comments
Didn't do much at the last run, 5th (FT Fr5) over 2570m after racing wide at Charlton was 6th-9.3m 2WWC at the bell, beaten 7 m by Wish Upona Dream (3:17.60) in No NR on March 16 at $26. Before that 5th (Fr2) over 2240m at this track was 5th-8.7m on the pegs at the bell, beaten 12 m by Im Bobby (2:49.30) in NR 70 to 85 on March 8 at $51. Not keen.
Last Starts 15 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
5/9 | 16/03/2025 | 8 | No NR | $20,000.00 | Charlton | 2570m | Neutral | Mark Hayes | 2:03.8 | 5 |
| 7.6L | $26.00 |
5/10 | 08/03/2025 | 14 | NR 70 to 85 | $17,500.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Mark Hayes | 2:01.7 | 2 |
| 12.1L | $51.00 |
8/8 | 22/02/2025 | 7 | NR 70 to 85 | $17,500.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Mark Hayes | 1:58.5 | 4 |
| 12.3L | $151.00 |
9/9 | 15/02/2025 | 179 | NR 70 to 85 | $17,500.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Mark Hayes | 1:59.7 | 5 |
| 20.9L | $101.00 |
1/3 | 08/02/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Maryborough | 2190m | M Hayes | 0 |
| 1L | $0.00 | ||
2/5 | 01/02/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Maryborough | 2190m | M Hayes | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 | ||
6/8 | 20/08/2024 | 10 | NR 80 | $30,000.00 | Shepparton | 2190m | Neutral | M W Hayes | 2:00.5 | 3 |
| 27.8L | $101.00 |
9/11 | 10/08/2024 | 14 | NR 70 to 85 | $17,500.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | M W Hayes | 1:58.7 | 2 |
| 14.0L | $41.00 |

Driver: Michael Bellman
Stats
Comments
Racing in great heart. Last start won by 1.2 m (FT Fr3) at Charlton (3:17.60) beating Parisian Artiste in No NR on March 16 at $14 at the bell was 3rd-3.7m on the pegs. Include.
Last Starts 15 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1/9 | 16/03/2025 | 7 | No NR | $20,000.00 | Charlton | 2570m | Neutral | Kerryn Manning | 2:03.8 | 3 |
| 1.2L | $14.00 |
4/9 | 09/03/2025 | 7 | No NR | $10,000.00 | Birchip | 2550m | Neutral | Michael Bellman | 2:08.7 | 0 |
| 8.7L | $7.50 |
4/12 | 02/03/2025 | 8 | No NR | $12,000.00 | Boort | 2612m | Neutral | Michael Bellman | 2:06.5 | 0 |
| 5.4L | $11.00 |
5/8 | 22/02/2025 | 7 | NR 70 to 85 | $17,500.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Michael Bellman | 1:58.5 | 2 |
| 11.1L | $151.00 |
8/9 | 15/02/2025 | 20 | NR 70 to 85 | $17,500.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Michael Bellman | 1:59.7 | 2 |
| 14.3L | $81.00 |
4/5 | 10/02/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bendigo | 2150m | Rebecca Morrissey | 0 |
| 1L | $0.00 | ||
8/9 | 26/01/2025 | 14 | No NR | $15,000.00 | Wedderburn | 2955m | Neutral | Michael Bellman | 2:05.6 | 0 |
| 32.7L | $3.90 |
3/5 | 06/01/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bendigo | 2150m | Rebecca Morrissey | 0 |
| 10L | $0.00 |

Driver: Jack Laugher
Stats
Comments
Two back was beaten by 6 m finishing third behind Aldebaran Vera at Ararat over 2570m in a No NR on February 28 at $9.50. Then a handy effort when a close second after being driven well back, behind Avant Guard at this track over 1720m in a NR 70 to 85 on March 15 at $13. Can feature.
Last Starts 16 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
2/8 | 15/03/2025 | 15 | NR 70 to 85 | $17,500.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Jack Laugher | 1:57.9 | 7 |
| 0.1L | $13.00 |
3/10 | 28/02/2025 | 13 | No NR | $20,000.00 | Ararat | 2570m | Neutral | Jack Laugher | 2:02.5 | 0 |
| 6.4L | $9.50 |
3/9 | 15/02/2025 | 35 | NR 70 to 85 | $17,500.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Jack Laugher | 1:59.7 | 1 |
| 5.2L | $15.00 |
6/9 | 11/01/2025 | 14 | NR 75 to 85 | $17,500.00 | Shepparton | 2190m | Neutral | John Caldow | 1:58.6 | 2 |
| 15.4L | $31.00 |
4/9 | 28/12/2024 | 7 | NR 70 to 85 | $17,500.00 | Cranbourne | 2080m | Neutral | John Caldow | 2:00.4 | 5 |
| 8.9L | $8.50 |
7/8 | 21/12/2024 | 14 | NR 70 to 85 | $17,500.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | John Caldow | 1:59.7 | 4 |
| 15.8L | $4.40 |
4/4 | 22/06/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bacchus Marsh | 1940m | Blake Pace | 0 |
| 6L | $0.00 | ||
4/7 | 12/03/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Melton | 2240m | J J Caldow | 0 |
| 14L | $0.00 |

Driver: Lisa Miles
Stats
Comments
Didn't do much last time out, 5th (Sr1) over 1720m at this track was 6th-12.15 at the bell, beaten 4.5 m by Avant Guard (2:06.00) in NR 70 to 85 on March 15 at $41. Before that was driven from back in the field when 6th (Fr6) over 2240m at this track, at the bell was 7th-13.2m on the pegs beaten 18 m by Im Bobby (2:49.30) in NR 70 to 85 on March 8 at $41. Not keen.
Last Starts 16 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
5/8 | 15/03/2025 | 7 | NR 70 to 85 | $17,500.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Lisa Miles | 1:57.9 | 1 |
| 4.4L | $41.00 |
6/10 | 08/03/2025 | 7 | NR 70 to 85 | $17,500.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Ellen Tormey | 2:01.7 | 6 |
| 18.5L | $41.00 |
7/8 | 01/03/2025 | 98 | NR 70 to 85 | $17,500.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Ellen Tormey | 1:55.5 | 6 |
| 21.9L | $61.00 |
1/5 | 17/02/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bendigo | 2150m | Ellen Tormey | 0 |
| 3L | $0.00 | ||
5/5 | 10/02/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bendigo | 2150m | Jack Laugher | 0 |
| 1L | $0.00 | ||
7/8 | 23/11/2024 | 14 | NR 70 to 85 | $17,500.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Ellen Tormey | 1:58.6 | 5 |
| 54.8L | $19.00 |
2/7 | 09/11/2024 | 7 | NR 70 to 85 | $17,500.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Ellen Tormey | 1:56.5 | 2 |
| 4.5L | $19.00 |
6/7 | 02/11/2024 | 14 | NR 70 to 85 | $17,500.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Jack Laugher | 1:58.8 | 3 |
| 16.4L | $34.00 |

Driver: Jordan Leedham
Stats
Comments
Improved last start with a game effort when 3rd (Fr4) over 2760m after showing early speed at this track beaten 8 m by Im Ready Jet (3:25.00) in G1 No NR M on March 22 at $23. Go well.
Last Starts 9 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
3/12 | 22/03/2025 | 7 | No NR | $60,000.00 | Melton | 2760m | Neutral | Jordan Leedham | 1:59.5 | 4 |
| 8.6L | $23.00 |
8/10 | 15/03/2025 | 8 | No NR | $22,500.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Jordan Leedham | 1:58.3 | 2 |
| 10.4L | $19.00 |
3/7 | 07/03/2025 | 6 | No NR | $20,000.00 | Geelong | 2570m | Neutral | Jordan Leedham | 2:01.7 | 1 |
| 9.3L | $8.50 |
3/8 | 01/03/2025 | 7 | NR 70 to 85 | $17,500.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Jordan Leedham | 1:55.5 | 2 |
| 13.4L | $3.60 |
3/8 | 22/02/2025 | 14 | NR 75 or better | $30,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Jordan Leedham | 1:54.9 | 2 |
| 8.0L | $12.00 |
3/11 | 08/02/2025 | 7 | No NR | $60,000.00 | Cranbourne | 2555m | Neutral | Jordan Leedham | 2:00.9 | 5 |
| 14.3L | $101.00 |
2/7 | 30/12/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bendigo | 2150m | Brad Angove | 0 |
| 1L | $0.00 | ||
3/3 | 28/12/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bacchus Marsh | 2400m | Brad Angove | 0 |
| 5L | $0.00 |

Driver: Greg Sugars
Stats
Comments
Didn't do much last start, 7th (Sr3) over 2760m at this track beaten 16 m by Im Ready Jet (3:25.00) in G1 No NR M on March 22 at $101. Before that was well back in the run when 9th (Fr4) over 2240m at this track, at the bell was 9th-15.24 beaten 16 m by Im Ready Jet (2:44.70) in No NR on March 15 at $101. Others make more appeal.
Last Starts 9 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
7/12 | 22/03/2025 | 7 | No NR | $60,000.00 | Melton | 2760m | Neutral | Greg Sugars | 1:59.5 | 3 |
| 16.5L | $101.00 |
9/10 | 15/03/2025 | 8 | No NR | $22,500.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Greg Sugars | 1:58.3 | 4 |
| 16.0L | $101.00 |
4/7 | 07/03/2025 | 6 | No NR | $20,000.00 | Geelong | 2570m | Neutral | Greg Sugars | 2:01.7 | 0 |
| 14.0L | $41.00 |
7/8 | 01/03/2025 | 7 | No NR | $22,500.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Greg Sugars | 1:55.1 | 1 |
| 17.6L | $17.00 |
4/8 | 22/02/2025 | 7 | NR 70 to 85 | $17,500.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Kerryn Manning | 1:58.5 | 7 |
| 6.4L | $18.00 |
5/9 | 15/02/2025 | 14 | NR 70 to 85 | $17,500.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Greg Sugars | 1:59.7 | 2 |
| 7.0L | $16.00 |
2/4 | 12/08/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Melton | 2240m | Greg Sugars | 0 |
| 4.5L | $0.00 | ||
1/3 | 06/08/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Melton | 2240m | Jess Tubbs | 0 |
| 3.5L | $0.00 |

Driver: Ryan Duffy
Stats
Comments
Two back was beaten by 9 m finishing fourth after a quick start, behind Aldebaran Zeus at this track over 1720m in a No NR on March 1 at $11. Then a handy effort when beaten by 6 m finishing second behind Harold Smith at Geelong over 2570m in a No NR on March 7 at $15. Nice effort last time. Racing well and could be involved in the finish.
Last Starts 24 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
2/7 | 07/03/2025 | 6 | No NR | $20,000.00 | Geelong | 2570m | Neutral | Chris Alford | 2:01.7 | 0 |
| 6.3L | $15.00 |
4/8 | 01/03/2025 | 7 | No NR | $22,500.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Jordan Leedham | 1:55.1 | 2 |
| 9.8L | $11.00 |
5/8 | 22/02/2025 | 14 | No NR | $30,000.00 | Melton | 2760m | Neutral | R P Duffy | 1:59.7 | 1 |
| 26.8L | $81.00 |
4/11 | 08/02/2025 | 7 | No NR | $60,000.00 | Cranbourne | 2555m | Neutral | R P Duffy | 2:00.9 | 2 |
| 16.5L | $101.00 |
6/10 | 01/02/2025 | 7 | No NR | $20,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | R P Duffy | 1:54.1 | 2 |
| 13.0L | $71.00 |
8/12 | 25/01/2025 | 7 | No NR | $30,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | R P Duffy | 1:58.6 | 2 |
| 15.3L | $81.00 |
1/7 | 30/12/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bendigo | 2150m | C N Angove | 0 |
| 1L | $0.00 | ||
1/4 | 23/06/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Maryborough | 2190m | J Leedham | 0 |
| 10L | $0.00 |

Driver: Ewa Justice
Stats
Comments
Solid performance when a close second after a quick start, behind Im Ready Jet at this track over 2240m in a No NR on March 15 at $4.60. Then a handy effort when beaten by 7 m finishing second after a quick start, behind Arcee Phoenix at this track over 1720m in a No NR on March 22 at $17. Winning claims.
Last Starts 9 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
2/6 | 22/03/2025 | 7 | No NR | $20,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Ellen Tormey | 1:55.7 | 3 |
| 7.0L | $17.00 |
2/10 | 15/03/2025 | 7 | No NR | $22,500.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | James Herbertson | 1:58.3 | 6 |
| 0.1L | $4.60 |
1/10 | 08/03/2025 | 7 | NR 70 to 85 | $17,500.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Ewa Justice | 2:01.7 | 1 |
| 4.7L | $4.20 |
1/8 | 01/03/2025 | 7 | NR 70 to 85 | $17,500.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | James Herbertson | 1:55.5 | 7 |
| 3.7L | $3.90 |
3/8 | 22/02/2025 | 14 | NR 70 to 85 | $17,500.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Mark Pitt | 1:58.5 | 6 |
| 5.7L | $3.40 |
2/8 | 08/02/2025 | 14 | NR up to 85 | $20,400.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | Declan Murphy | 1:57.0 | 7 |
| 2.5L | $2.80 |
1/6 | 24/03/2022 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Shepparton | 2190m | E Tappe | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 | ||
8/8 | 15/03/2022 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Shepparton | 2190m | E Tappe | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 |

Driver: Kerryn Manning
Stats
Comments
Last start won by 6 m (10m Fr3) at Geelong (3:15.10) beating Sundons Courage in No NR on March 7 at $3.30 at the bell was leading 3.43. Looks hard to beat.
Last Starts 24 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1/7 | 07/03/2025 | 13 | No NR | $20,000.00 | Geelong | 2570m | Neutral | Mark Pitt | 2:01.7 | 0 |
| 6.3L | $3.30 |
4/8 | 22/02/2025 | 14 | No NR | $30,000.00 | Melton | 2760m | Neutral | Mark Pitt | 1:59.7 | 3 |
| 25.1L | $7.50 |
2/11 | 08/02/2025 | 27 | No NR | $60,000.00 | Cranbourne | 2555m | Neutral | Mark Pitt | 2:00.9 | 1 |
| 12.0L | $8.00 |
7/8 | 12/01/2025 | 36 | No NR | $20,000.00 | Hamilton | 2660m | Neutral | Mark Pitt | 1:58.2 | 0 |
| 97.9L | $2.25 |
1/7 | 07/12/2024 | 14 | No NR | $20,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Mark Pitt | 2:00.0 | 5 |
| 8.9L | $1.60 |
5/8 | 23/11/2024 | 162 | NR 70 to 85 | $17,500.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Connor Clarke | 1:58.6 | 7 |
| 4.7L | $1.85 |
1/2 | 22/10/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Ballarat | 2200m | Allan McDonough | 0 |
| 100L | $0.00 | ||
7/7 | 01/10/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Melton | 2240m | Greg Sugars | 0 |
| 3L | $0.00 |

Driver: Anthony Butt
Stats
Comments
Two back was beaten by 7 m finishing third behind Aldebaran Zeus at this track over 1720m in a No NR on March 1 at $4.80. Then a handy effort when beaten by 3.5 m finishing third behind Im Ready Jet at this track over 2240m in a No NR on March 15 at $6.50. One of the primary contenders.
Last Starts 16 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
3/10 | 15/03/2025 | 14 | No NR | $22,500.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Anthony Butt | 1:58.3 | 3 |
| 3.6L | $6.50 |
3/8 | 01/03/2025 | 7 | No NR | $22,500.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Michael Bellman | 1:55.1 | 1 |
| 7.2L | $4.80 |
2/8 | 22/02/2025 | 49 | No NR | $30,000.00 | Melton | 2760m | Neutral | Anthony Butt | 1:59.7 | 5 |
| 10.7L | $26.00 |
1/4 | 10/02/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Melton | 2240m | Good | Anthony Butt | 0 |
| 117.2L | $0.00 | |
3/6 | 04/02/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Melton | 2240m | Good | Anthony Butt | 0 |
| 7L | $0.00 | |
9/10 | 04/01/2025 | 36 | No NR | $75,000.00 | Bendigo | 1609m | Neutral | Anthony Butt | 1:55.7 | 6 |
| 27.8L | $81.00 |
8/10 | 29/11/2024 | 13 | No NR | $20,000.00 | Newcastle | 2030m | Neutral | Luke McCarthy | 2:00.7 | 3 |
| 62.5L | $8.50 |
2/12 | 16/11/2024 | 20 | No NR | $50,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | James Herbertson | 1:57.0 | 1 |
| 7.3L | $9.50 |