Melton Race 8 - Aldebaran Park Trot

Driver: James Herbertson
Stats
Comments
Last start 6th (Fr5) over 1609m after showing early pace at Maryborough beaten 15 m by Keayang Brandy (1:55.90) in NR up to 79 M on November 2 at $8. At her previous start was well back in the run when 8th (Fr6) over 2180m at Kilmore beaten 55 m by Locksley Cavalier (2:46.90) in NR 56 to 62 on October 23 at $2.80.
Last Starts 31 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/9 | 02/11/2025 | 10 | NR up to 79 | $17,500.00 | Maryborough | 1609m | Neutral | James Herbertson | 1:55.9 | 5 |
| 15.4L | $8.00 |
| 8/8 | 23/10/2025 | 33 | NR 56 to 62 | $7,000.00 | Kilmore | 2180m | Neutral | James Herbertson | 2:03.2 | 6 |
| 53.8L | $2.80 |
| 2/3 | 16/10/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Shepparton | 2190m | M F Blackmore | 0 |
| 0.2L | $0.00 | ||
| 11/12 | 20/09/2025 | 10 | NR 63 to 79 | $15,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Ellen Tormey | 1:57.1 | 2 |
| 9.0L | $19.00 |
| 7/7 | 10/09/2025 | 18 | No NR | $8,000.00 | Bendigo | 2650m | Neutral | Jack Laugher | 2:02.9 | 0 |
| 367.6L | $9.00 |
| 11/12 | 23/08/2025 | 42 | NR 62 to 73 | $15,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | James Herbertson | 1:59.0 | 2 |
| 56.9L | $10.00 |
| 7/7 | 18/08/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bendigo | 2150m | M F Blackmore | 0 |
| 3L | $0.00 | ||
| 4/8 | 12/07/2025 | 7 | NR 63 to 79 | $15,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Ellen Tormey | 1:58.4 | 4 |
| 3.7L | $6.50 |

Driver: John Caldow
Stats
Comments
Last start 4th (FT Fr2) over 2760m at this track was 5th-8.19 at the bell, beaten 10 m by Ollivici (3:29.00) in No NR on November 29 at $31. At the run before 7th (Fr1) over 2240m after showing early speed at this track, beaten 22 m by Pinnie (2:45.30) in NR up to 90 on October 11 at $9.
Last Starts 4 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/8 | 29/11/2025 | 49 | No NR | $17,500.00 | Melton | 2760m | Neutral | John Caldow | 2:00.6 | 2 |
| 10.6L | $31.00 |
| 1/6 | 17/11/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Geelong | 2100m | Anthony Butt | 0 |
| 1L | $0.00 | ||
| 2/2 | 10/11/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bendigo | 2150m | Tristan Larsen | 0 |
| 4L | $0.00 | ||
| 7/9 | 11/10/2025 | 14 | NR up to 90 | $17,500.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | John Caldow | 1:58.8 | 1 |
| 22.7L | $9.00 |
| 2/8 | 27/09/2025 | 7 | NR 70 to 85 | $17,500.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | John Caldow | 1:57.0 | 3 |
| 1.8L | $7.50 |
| 2/12 | 20/09/2025 | 7 | NR 63 to 79 | $15,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | John Caldow | 1:57.1 | 3 |
| 1.6L | $11.00 |
| 3/7 | 13/09/2025 | 14 | No NR | $17,500.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | John Caldow | 1:57.5 | 2 |
| 2.5L | $9.50 |
| 8/11 | 30/08/2025 | 7 | NR 72 to 87 | $17,500.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | John Caldow | 1:56.6 | 1 |
| 21.7L | $9.00 |

Driver: Chris Alford
Stats
Comments
Didn't do much at the last run, 6th (Fr1) over 2240m at this track well beaten by Ollivici (2:48.60) in No NR on November 8 at $51. Before that 8th (Sr1) over 2240m at this track beaten 25 m by Pinnie (2:45.30) in NR up to 90 on October 11 at $34.
Last Starts 16 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/6 | 17/11/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Geelong | 2100m | Tristan Larsen | 0 |
| 1L | $0.00 | ||
| 5/5 | 10/11/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bendigo | 2150m | Tristan Larsen | 0 |
| 21L | $0.00 | ||
| 6/6 | 08/11/2025 | 28 | No NR | $22,500.00 | Melton | 2240m | Soft | John Caldow | 2:01.1 | 1 |
| 109.8L | $51.00 |
| 8/9 | 11/10/2025 | 7 | NR up to 90 | $17,500.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Chris Alford | 1:58.8 | 1 |
| 27.1L | $34.00 |
| 8/11 | 04/10/2025 | 14 | No NR | $30,000.00 | Melton | 2760m | Neutral | Chris Alford | 2:01.3 | 1 |
| 44.1L | $151.00 |
| 7/7 | 20/09/2025 | 21 | No NR | $22,500.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Chris Alford | 1:55.0 | 1 |
| 125.3L | $23.00 |
| 11/11 | 30/08/2025 | 21 | NR 72 to 87 | $17,500.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Chris Alford | 1:56.6 | 4 |
| 141.3L | $17.00 |
| 5/7 | 09/08/2025 | 14 | No NR | $22,500.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Chris Alford | 1:59.3 | 2 |
| 25.3L | $34.00 |

Driver: Chris Svanosio
Stats
Comments
Fair run when beaten by 5 m finishing second behind Hilltop Hugh at Kilmore over 2180m in a 4yo No NR GH on November 13 at $11. Then a handy effort when beaten by 3.5 m finishing second after showing early speed, behind Hilltop Hugh at this track over 2240m in a 4yo G1 No NR GH on November 22 at $16.
Last Starts 11 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/12 | 22/11/2025 | 9 | No NR | $60,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Chris Svanosio | 1:59.5 | 6 |
| 3.4L | $16.00 |
| 2/11 | 13/11/2025 | 19 | No NR | $10,000.00 | Kilmore | 2180m | Neutral | Chris Svanosio | 2:02.6 | 2 |
| 5.2L | $11.00 |
| 5/9 | 25/10/2025 | 14 | NR 60 to 69 | $10,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Chris Svanosio | 1:56.4 | 1 |
| 12.0L | $9.00 |
| 4/9 | 11/10/2025 | 7 | NR 65 to 75 | $15,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Chris Svanosio | 1:57.3 | 4 |
| 15.1L | $7.50 |
| 9/10 | 04/10/2025 | 14 | NR 70 to 85 | $17,500.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Chris Svanosio | 1:57.4 | 1 |
| 21.5L | $16.00 |
| 4/12 | 20/09/2025 | 21 | NR 63 to 79 | $15,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Chris Svanosio | 1:57.1 | 5 |
| 2.8L | $7.50 |
| 4/4 | 13/05/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Terang | 2180m | Antti Ruokonen | 0 |
| 2L | $0.00 | ||
| 5/6 | 25/06/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Melton | 1720m | C D Svanosio | 0 |
| 11L | $0.00 |

Driver: David Barbetti
Stats
Comments
Beaten favourite last start when ninth at Stawell on November 30. Won the start prior at Geelong on November 21.
Last Starts 3 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9/10 | 30/11/2025 | 9 | No NR | $15,000.00 | Stawell | 2600m | Neutral | Michael Stanley | 2:05.4 | 0 |
| 169.4L | $2.60 |
| 1/7 | 21/11/2025 | 19 | NR 62 to 73 | $15,000.00 | Geelong | 2100m | Neutral | Michael Stanley | 1:58.9 | 6 |
| 18.7L | $1.35 |
| 1/3 | 11/11/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Melton | 2240m | Good | David Barbetti | 0 |
| 3.4L | $0.00 | |
| 1/11 | 02/11/2025 | 71 | NR 65 to 79 | $17,500.00 | Maryborough | 2190m | Neutral | Michael Stanley | 1:57.7 | 1 |
| 19.6L | $4.00 |
| 1/7 | 28/10/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Melton | 1720m | Good | Michael Stanley | 0 |
| 9.7L | $0.00 | |
| 10/12 | 23/08/2025 | 14 | NR 62 to 73 | $15,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | David Barbetti | 1:59.0 | 1 |
| 29.9L | $26.00 |
| 7/10 | 09/08/2025 | 7 | NR 63 to 79 | $15,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | David Barbetti | 1:59.1 | 5 |
| 14.6L | $26.00 |
| 4/10 | 02/08/2025 | 7 | NR 60 to 70 | $10,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | David Barbetti | 2:00.4 | 2 |
| 7.8L | $9.50 |

Driver: Jordan Leedham
Stats
Comments
Last start 5th (Fr1) over 2240m at this track, at the bell was 5th-9.03 beaten 11 m by Avant Guard (2:46.20) in 1W/15 0K stake on November 29 at $3.50. At his previous start game effort despite getting well back, when 3rd (Fr4) over 1609m at Geelong was 3rd-3.34 at the bell, beaten 6 m by Imperial Command (2:00.40) in NR 74 to 87 on November 21 at $4.
Last Starts 4 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/8 | 29/11/2025 | 8 | 1W/15 0K stake | $15,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Jordan Leedham | 1:59.4 | 1 |
| 11.1L | $3.50 |
| 3/7 | 21/11/2025 | 19 | NR 74 to 87 | $17,500.00 | Geelong | 1609m | Neutral | Jordan Leedham | 2:00.4 | 4 |
| 6.5L | $4.00 |
| 2/11 | 02/11/2025 | 8 | NR 65 to 79 | $17,500.00 | Maryborough | 2190m | Neutral | Jordan Leedham | 1:57.7 | 1 |
| 19.6L | $7.00 |
| 1/9 | 25/10/2025 | 119 | NR 60 to 69 | $10,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Jordan Leedham | 1:56.4 | 2 |
| 1.2L | $12.00 |
| 2/7 | 28/06/2025 | 7 | NR 60 to 71 | $10,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Jordan Leedham | 2:00.1 | 3 |
| 5.0L | $3.90 |
| 7/11 | 21/06/2025 | 12 | NR 70 to 85 | $17,500.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Jordan Leedham | 1:59.7 | 5 |
| 8.5L | $12.00 |
| 1/6 | 04/02/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Melton | 2240m | Good | Jordan Leedham | 0 |
| 3.3L | $0.00 | |
| 1/7 | 05/05/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Maryborough | 2190m | D Douglas | 0 |
| 8L | $0.00 |

Driver: Ross Payne
Stats
Comments
Solid performance when a close second behind Imperial Command at this track over 2240m in a NR 70 to 79 on October 25 at $9.50. Then a handy effort when well beaten into third behind Ollivici at this track over 2760m in a No NR on November 29 at $6.
Last Starts 4 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/8 | 29/11/2025 | 35 | No NR | $17,500.00 | Melton | 2760m | Neutral | Chris Svanosio | 2:00.6 | 3 |
| 10.2L | $6.00 |
| 1/2 | 25/11/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Melton | 1720m | Good | Ross Payne | 0 |
| 21.4L | $0.00 | |
| 2/9 | 25/10/2025 | 21 | NR 70 to 79 | $15,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Chris Svanosio | 2:00.4 | 1 |
| 0.2L | $9.50 |
| 7/11 | 04/10/2025 | 7 | No NR | $30,000.00 | Melton | 2760m | Neutral | Ross Payne | 2:01.3 | 4 |
| 36.3L | $81.00 |
| 6/8 | 27/09/2025 | 14 | NR 70 to 85 | $17,500.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Ross Payne | 1:57.0 | 6 |
| 4.3L | $7.00 |
| 7/9 | 13/09/2025 | 7 | NR 70 to 85 | $17,500.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Chris Svanosio | 1:59.0 | 1 |
| 16.8L | $11.00 |
| 3/8 | 06/09/2025 | 42 | NR 70 to 85 | $17,500.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Chris Svanosio | 1:56.6 | 7 |
| 4.5L | $2.25 |
| 4/5 | 26/08/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Melton | 1720m | Good | Chris Svanosio | 0 |
| 8.3L | $0.00 |

Driver: Kate Gath
Stats
Comments
Last start was well beaten into sixth behind Ollivici at this track over 2760m in a No NR on November 29 at $8. Performed better the start before where he posted a big 6 m win as favourite when quickly away, (Fr6) at Geelong (2:00.40) beating I Dream Of Millie in NR 74 to 87 on November 21 at $2.
Last Starts 4 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/8 | 29/11/2025 | 8 | No NR | $17,500.00 | Melton | 2760m | Neutral | Kate Gath | 2:00.6 | 4 |
| 15.8L | $8.00 |
| 1/7 | 21/11/2025 | 19 | NR 74 to 87 | $17,500.00 | Geelong | 1609m | Neutral | Kate Gath | 2:00.4 | 6 |
| 6.4L | $2.00 |
| 4/11 | 02/11/2025 | 8 | NR 65 to 79 | $17,500.00 | Maryborough | 2190m | Neutral | Kate Gath | 1:57.7 | 2 |
| 28.5L | $6.00 |
| 1/9 | 25/10/2025 | 14 | NR 70 to 79 | $15,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Kate Gath | 2:00.4 | 6 |
| 0.2L | $6.00 |
| 2/9 | 11/10/2025 | 14 | NR 65 to 75 | $15,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Kate Gath | 1:57.3 | 6 |
| 0.2L | $4.20 |
| 3/8 | 27/09/2025 | 7 | NR 70 to 85 | $17,500.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Kate Gath | 1:57.0 | 5 |
| 2.3L | $4.40 |
| 3/4 | 05/08/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Melton | 2240m | Good | Jordan Leedham | 0 |
| 6.4L | $0.00 | |
| 3/7 | 03/06/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Melton | 2240m | Good | Jordan Leedham | 0 |
| 11.4L | $0.00 |