Form Guide

Yarra Valley, VIC (Day) - Monday, 21 Oct 2024

The following are the planned races and field of runners for the meeting:

Race 3 MANHARI METALS TROTTERS HANDICAP 3:13 PM
Track: Circumference - 1000m, Straight - 180m, Front line - 7, Sprint lane in operation
Track Record: 2:01.4 Holzarte Vedaquais Fra 13/08/2021
No NR. * NR up to 45 - Front. * NR 46 to 50 - 10 metres. * NR 51 to 55 - 20 metres. * NR 56 to 60 - 30 metres. * Each further 5 point bracket - additional 10 metres. * Concession Driver Claims do not apply. * Mares Allowance does not apply. TRAINERS NOTE: Every trotters race on this VHRC Super Bonus Race Series program will provide the following bonuses. * $1,500 VHRC Owners Cash Bonus - the winning horse must be paid up for 'Horse Membership' with VHRC for season 2024 by 28 February 2024. * $500 VHRC Trainers Cash Bonus - the winning trainer/s need to be a paid up 'Trainer Member/s' with VHRC for season 2024 and the winning horse must be paid up for 'Horse Membership' with VHRC for season 2024 by 28 February 2024 for trainer bonus eligibility. * $500 Aldebaran Park breeders voucher to an Aldebaran Park stallion for this breeding season - the winning horse must be paid up for 'Horse Membership' with VHRC for season 2024 by 28 February 2024 for trainer bonus eligibility. PBD/NR.
Prizemoney: $6,000 - 1st $3,320, 2nd $900, 3rd $600, 4th $300, 5th $180, 6th $140, 7th $140, 8th $140, 9th $140, 10th $140, 11th $140, 12th $140
2150 METRES 3RD LEG EARLY QUADDIE Standing Start

1 ASTRO v
10m
BAY GELDING 6YRS
NR50
LOVE YOU (FRA) - AURAVALE (MALHANA GINDIN USA)
LIGHT BLUE, TWO PINK STRIPES & SLEEVES
Breeder: W L Milner
Driver: NATHAN JACK 
Owner: W L Milner 
635232325956636708s57 - 42663613233222315125s2904512121
Trainer: BILL MILNER (Kilmore) 
Career: 81-9-14-12
LTS: $52,850
BMR: TR1:58.7MS
TS: 30-6-9-5
LS: 21-0-3-4

Win: 11%
Place: 43%
Stand: 7-1-2-2
Track: 2-0-2-0
DistRge: 61-5-13-9
BMRDistRge: TR2:01.8
1-9 MARYBRO 18Sep24 2190MS (Good), $4500 Vhrc / Aldebaran Park Trot (NR up to 49.), Fr3 Taylor Youl $3.70, 2.1m, 1.9m, 2nd ALFIE ALWAYS Fr4, 3rd THE VICARS GIRL Sr2, 2:02.4, 61.5 (31.2, 30.3, 29.7, 31.8) outside leader last mile, outside leader at bell Brightcove Video Available
2-9 MELTON 26Sep24 2240MS (Good), $4500 Apg Trot (NR up to 45.), Fr5 Taylor Youl $5.00, btn 1.1m, wnr NELLIE JOY Fr6, 3rd ROCKFORD PEACH Sr1, 2:02.6, 59.5 (30.9, 32.6, 30.1, 29.4) gate speed, 1 out 1 back at bell, held up early Brightcove Video Available
1-8 COBRAM 30Sep24 2170SS (Good), $6000 Vhrc Trotters Handicap (No NR.), 10 Fr3 Nathan Jack $3.30, 6.7m, 1.5m, 2nd IVAR 10 Fr2, 3rd TETRA 10 Fr1, 2:04.2, 59.6 (31.1, 31.2, 29.5, 30.1) worked forward, led, leader at bell Brightcove Video Available
2-7 SHEPPTN 08Oct24 2190MS (Good), $6000 Grenada Park Trot (NR up to 55.), Fr2 Nathan Jack $3.50, btn 2.3m, wnr PARTYTIME Sr1, 3rd GLENGARRY RED Fr6, 2:05.9, 60.0 (32.1, 33.5, 29.8, 30.2) 3 back on pegs at bell Brightcove Video Available
1-10 SHEPPTN 15Oct24 1690MS (Good), $6000 Saddleworld Shepparton (NR up to 55.), Fr2 James Herbertson $5.00, SHFHD, HD, 2nd MISS FRANCENE Sr2, 3rd YOU GOT ME GOOD Fr5, 1:59.5, 59.0 (29.7, 31.1, 29.9, 29.1) pre race swab, 1 out 1 back at bell Brightcove Video Available

2 SERTORIUS NZ
10m
BAY GELDING 10YRS
NR50
MUSCLES YANKEE (US) - CLASSIC ARMBRO (NZ) (ARMBRO INVASION USA)
RED, ONE GOLD & ONE ROYAL BLUE CROSSED SASHES, RED SLEEVES
Breeder: Breckon Farms Ltd
Owner: K M Kaa, L A German, J W Dickie, B L Calder, K E Calder 
s34800 - s534003s203
Trainer: DAVID KAA (Melton) 
Career: 99-11-7-9
LTS: $156,858
BMR: TR1:58.6MS
TS: 9-0-1-3
LS: 5-0-0-1

Win: 11%
Place: 27%
Stand: 45-7-3-5
Track: 6-0-0-2
DistRge: 49-4-4-6
BMRDistRge: TR1:59.8MS
10-12 YAR VAL 24Jun24 2150MS (Good), $7000 Ashmore Smash Repairs Trot (NR up to 55.), Sr1 Jordan Leedham $14.00, btn 41.2m, wnr PRETTYBOY HARRY Sr2, 2nd SUNDAYS SHADOW Fr2, 2:01.6, 60.6 (32.0, 31.4, 30.8, 29.8) 4 back on the pegs at bell, held up Brightcove Video Available
3-8 CRANBRN 30Jun24 2575SS (Rain Affected), $7000 Hip Pocket Workwear Trot (No NR.), FT Fr3 Jordan Leedham $18.00, btn 6.3m, wnr OVERANDOUT 50 Fr1, 2nd ALL THAT REMAINS 10 Fr2, 2:04.4, 59.6 (33.2, 33.8, 30.4, 29.2) pre race swab, led, surrendered lead early, 3 back on pegs at bell, used sprint lane Brightcove Video Available
2-12 BENDIGO 04Sep24 2150MS (Good), $6000 Simonds Homes Bendigo Trot (NR up to 55.), Fr4 Anthony Butt $16.00, btn HFNK, wnr MIELICKI Sr4, 3rd THATS DUDLEY Fr6, 2:00.5, 59.3 (30.3, 30.9, 29.4, 29.9) began badly, out of draw mobile starts, 1 out 3 back at bell, 3 wide latter Brightcove Video Available
11-12 MELTON 21Sep24 2240MS (Good), $10000 Nutrien Equine Trot (NR 50 to 59.), Sr5 Anthony Butt $31.00, btn 148.2m, wnr MITCHELL WRAP Sr1, 2nd LEANNE LEEANN Fr2, 1:59.0, 60.0 (30.1, 30.1, 29.6, 30.4) broke after start, continue odm, 6 back on the pegs at bell, tired latter stages, stood down 1 trial Brightcove Video Available
3-6 CHARLTN 14Oct24 2100SS (Good), $4500 Wimmera Mallee Tourism (No NR.), 20 Fr3 Anthony Butt $8.50, btn 29.7m, wnr BOUTIKA 20 Fr2, 2nd NIGHT WHISPERER 20 Fr1, 2:03.0, 58.7 (31.4, 30.5, 29.3, 29.4) pre race swab, worked forward, led, leader at bell Brightcove Video Available
Last Win MELTON 08Oct21 2240MS (Good), $7000 Aldebaran Park Trot (NR 61 to 74.), Fr5 Anthony Butt $6.00, HFHD, 5.3m, 2nd ELECTROJET Fr3, 3rd KYVALLEY FINN Fr6, 2:00.5, 58.2 (31.8, 31.2, 28.9, 29.3) pre race swab, gate speed, led, leader at bell, swabbed MP4 Video Available - 71.11 MB

3 FLING IT RAINBOW v ODS
10m
BROWN/BLACK GELDING 8YRS
NR47
FLING IT USA - RAINBOW REFLECTION (MONARCHY USA)
GOLD, BLACK MALTESE CROSS, GREEN SLEEVES
Breeder: S C W Ashby
Owner: A Cefai 
417855231610845594949s8906 - 802334215866850095474554
Trainer: ALBERT CEFAI (Rockbank) 
Career: 144-13-18-10
LTS: $102,435
BMR: TR2:00.0MS
TS: 24-1-2-2
LS: 25-3-1-1

Win: 9%
Place: 28%
Stand: 45-6-6-3
Track: 5-1-2-0
DistRge: 115-11-17-10
BMRDistRge: TR2:00.4
7-8 CRANBRN 11Aug24 2080MS (Good), $7000 Vhrc / Aldebaran Park Trot (NR 46 to 55.), Fr2 Michelle Phillips $26.00, btn 55.1m, wnr OUR SAFARI SUN Fr6, 2nd SILENT REVERIE Fr3, 2:01.9, 61.8 (29.3, 32.9, 30.2, 31.6) 1 out 1 back at bell, tired latter stages, warning issued Brightcove Video Available
4-9 MARYBRO 18Sep24 2190MS (Good), $4500 Vhrc / Aldebaran Park Trot (NR up to 49.), Fr5 Anthony Butt $8.00, btn 6.9m, wnr ASTRO Fr3, 2nd ALFIE ALWAYS Fr4, 2:02.4, 61.5 (31.2, 30.3, 29.7, 31.8) pre race swab, gate speed, worked forward, led, leader at bell Brightcove Video Available
5-7 YAR VAL 23Sep24 1650MS (Good), $8000 Manhari Metals Nmw Trot (0W/15.0K stake), Fr1 Michael Bellman $71.00, btn 58.6m, wnr GEE CEE CALDER Fr3, 2nd MEADOW VALLEY STAR Fr7, 1:57.5, 58.8 (28.6, 30.2, 29.3, 29.5) behind leader at bell, tired latter stages, last chance to race competitively Brightcove Video Available
5-10 KILMORE 10Oct24 1690MS (Good), $6000 Jet Roofing Trot (NR up to 54.), Fr3 Chris Alford $17.00, btn 3.7m, wnr RYMES Sr2, 2nd CAPTAIN GRAYWOOD Fr2, 2:02.0, 59.6 (30.3, 32.8, 29.5, 30.1) gate speed, led, leader at bell Brightcove Video Available
4-8 BALARAT 17Oct24 1710MS (Good), $7000 Southern Cross Business (NR up to 59.), Fr1 James Herbertson $17.00, btn 40.8m, wnr PERFIDIOUS SUE Fr6, 2nd ALDEBARAN BROOKE Sr1, 1:57.1, 59.0 (28.6, 29.7, 29.3, 29.7) behind leader at bell Brightcove Video Available
Last Win CHARLTN 26Feb24 1609MS (Good), $7000 Fitzpatrick Transport Trot (NR up to 55.), Fr5 Michael Bellman $2.70, 7.8m, 58.0m, 2nd WISTFUL LADY Fr1, 3rd TUBS NOW SLIM Fr6, 2:00.0, 59.3 (29.1, 31.6, 30.1, 29.2) pre race swab, gate speed, led, leader at bell, swabbed Brightcove Video Available

4 PROHIBITED BID NZ v
20m
BAY FILLY 3YRS
NR54
VOLSTEAD USA - PIRI PIRI (NZ) (MAJESTIC SON CA)
GREEN, GOLD & PURPLE CHECKED SASH
Breeder: H J Monk, A Cowlishaw
Driver: CHRIS ALFORD 
Owner: G R Dowling, B A Lilley, Kairaki Beach Racing Syndicate (Mgr: J Cooper), J M McIntosh, L P O'Neill, L C Promnitz, L J Mounce, J C Mounce, A T Mounce 
- 32301s2683
Trainer: BRENT LILLEY (Bolinda) 
Career: 9-1-2-3
LTS: $14,984
BMR: TR2:04.2MS
TS: 9-1-2-3
LS: 0-0-0-0

Win: 11%
Place: 67%
Stand: 4-0-1-2
Track: 0-0-0-0
DistRge: 4-0-1-1
1-11 ADDNGTN 07Jun24 1980MS, $14738 , Sr- Blair Orange , HFHD, HFNK, 2nd JOHN SPARTAN (NZ) Sr-, 3rd IMPERIAL COMMAND NZ Sr-, 2:04.1
2-6 CRANBRN 11Aug24 2080MS (Good), $7000 Vhrc / Haras Des Trotteurs (0-1 WIN), Fr4 Chris Alford $2.25 fav, btn 1.1m, wnr PREFERRED LOVE Fr2, 3rd IN REDWHITEANDBLUE Fr3, 2:03.8, 60.4 (32.5, 32.5, 30.1, 30.3) raced roughly in score up, gate speed, led, surrendered lead middle, behind leader at bell, hung in, contact marker pegs, used sprint lane, raced roughly under pressure Brightcove Video Available
6-10 GEELONG 06Sep24 2100MS (Good), $10000 Classic Connection Vss (No NR.), Sr2 Chris Alford $7.00, btn 11.3m, wnr WORTH WAITING Fr6, 2nd JILLIBY BALLERINI Sr1, 2:01.0, 59.4 (31.3, 30.2, 29.3, 30.1) began badly, out of draw mobile starts, 1 out 3 back at bell, tired latter stages, warning issued Brightcove Video Available
8-12 MELTON 20Sep24 2240MS (Good), $20000 Vicbred Super Series 3yo (No NR.), Sr5 Tristan Larsen $21.00, btn 26.1m, wnr LINK IN BIO Fr4, 2nd WE CAN HAVE IT ALL Fr2, 2:02.5, 59.4 (31.1, 33.1, 29.6, 29.8) checked, broke, 1 out 4 back at bell Brightcove Video Available
3-7 CRANBRN 29Sep24 2080MS (Good), $6000 Blue Hills Rise Trot (0-2 WINS), Fr5 Chris Alford $1.95 fav, btn 9.3m, wnr SPIRITED LASS Fr3, 2nd DOSSIER Fr4, 2:03.9, 60.5 (31.5, 33.3, 30.3, 30.2) began badly, continue odm, 1 out 1 back at bell Brightcove Video Available

5 CHAMPAGNE CHARLEY v
20m
BAY GELDING 6YRS
NR55
USED TO ME FRA - BELLA CHEVAL (ARMBRO VARIABLE CA)
LIGHT BLUE & YELLOW STRIPES, DARK BLUE DIAMOND
Breeder: Yabby Dam Farms Pty Ltd
Driver: FRED SPITERI 
Owner: A Spiteri, B W McMullan 
862751s8s28652 - 61n246047s
Trainer: FRED SPITERI (Riddells Creek) 
Career: 44-6-7-4
LTS: $41,750
BMR: TR2:00.3MS
TS: 8-1-1-0
LS: 12-1-3-0

Win: 14%
Place: 39%
Stand: 0-0-0-0
Track: 0-0-0-0
DistRge: 39-6-7-3
BMRDistRge: TR2:00.3MS
4-9 BENDIGO 10Apr24 2150MS (Good), $8000 Haras Des Trotteurs Trot (NR up to 64.), Sr2 Ken Tippet $51.00, btn 10.6m, wnr MAESTRO Fr5, 2nd EVERYBODYLOVESME Fr2, 2:02.9, 58.8 (32.5, 32.1, 29.8, 29.0) broke after start, continue odm, pulled hard, 5 back on the pegs at bell, 3 wide latter Brightcove Video Available
6-12 BENDIGO 26Apr24 2150MS (Good), $8000 Betavet Trot (NR 56 to 64.), Sr6 Ken Tippet $81.00, btn 13.4m, wnr ALDEBARAN BOYD Sr3, 2nd DICHOTOMY Fr1, 2:00.9, 58.4 (31.5, 29.9, 29.1, 29.3) out of position at start, continue odm, inconvenienced after start, 1 out 2 back at bell Brightcove Video Available
12-12 SHEPPTN 09May24 2190MS (Good), $8000 Saddleworld Shepparton (NR 50 to 59.), Sr5 Ken Tippet $8.00, btn 145.5m, wnr PICKET WIRE Fr5, 2nd NAKEDTRUTH Sr1, 2:02.6, 60.8 (30.7, 30.6, 29.4, 31.4) pre race swab, out of position at start, continue odm, 1 out 4 back at bell, broke Brightcove Video Available
4-9 CRANBRN 19May24 2080MS (Good), $4500 Hygain Trot (NR up to 65.), Sr2 Ken Tippet $4.60, btn 17.3m, wnr MOJITO MADNESS Fr2, 2nd IMPERIAL WHIZ NZ Sr1, 2:03.3, 59.8 (30.7, 33.0, 30.1, 29.7) slow to score up, out of position at start, continue odm, 1 out 3 back at bell Brightcove Video Available
7-11 MELTON 25May24 2240MS (Good), $15000 2construct Trotters Final (NR up to 65.), Sr5 Ken Tippet $26.00, btn 24.2m, wnr COUNTESS CHIRON Fr1, 2nd EVERYBODYLOVESME Sr1, 1:58.7, 59.4 (29.9, 30.5, 29.9, 29.5) out of position at start, continue odm, 1 out 5 back at bell Brightcove Video Available
Last Win MELTON 05Mar24 2240MS (Good), $7000 2construct Trot (NR up to 55.), Sr4 Ken Tippet $7.00, 1.3m, 5.1m, 2nd ASTRO Fr2, 3rd SONNYBOY Sr1, 2:00.4, 60.8 (30.8, 30.9, 30.4, 30.4) 1 out 3 back at bell, 3 wide late with trail, swabbed Brightcove Video Available

6 DEEJAY DEX v
30m
BAY GELDING 4YRS
NR58
DREAMCATCHER SWE - LADY LOVER (MAJESTIC SON CA)
YELLOW & BLACK QUARTERS, BLACK & WHITE HOOPED SLEEVES
Breeder: K M Males, J A Hoole
Driver: MICHAEL BELLMAN 
Owner: K M Males, J A Hoole 
31s55947 - s31s46818
Trainer: KARI MALES (Bolinda) 
Career: 14-3-0-2
LTS: $17,990
BMR: TR2:00.2MS
TS: 7-2-0-1
LS: 7-1-0-1

Win: 21%
Place: 36%
Stand: 3-1-0-1
Track: 0-0-0-0
DistRge: 11-3-0-2
BMRDistRge: TR2:00.2MS
4-12 MARYBRO 28Aug24 2190SS (Good), $6000 Bartlett Manufacturing (No NR.), 30 Fr2 Michael Bellman $8.00, btn 5.0m, wnr LUVSKI 20 Fr3, 2nd CYCLONE KADABRAMELIA NZ 10 Fr6, 2:06.5, 59.7 (33.7, 31.0, 30.0, 29.7) 1 out 5 back at bell, raced roughly under pressure Brightcove Video Available
6-8 GEELONG 06Sep24 2100MS (Good), $10000 Ecurie D Vss Trot 4yo C&G (No NR.), Fr3 Michael Bellman $81.00, btn 34.7m, wnr THE LOCOMOTIVE Fr4, 2nd PRINCE OF ROCK Fr5, 1:57.9, 57.7 (30.5, 29.7, 29.0, 28.7) broke in score up, out of position at start, out of draw mobile starts, 1 out 1 back at bell Brightcove Video Available
8-12 MELTON 14Sep24 2240MS (Good), $100000 Ecurie D Vss 4yo Trot E&G (No NR.), Sr6 Michael Bellman $151.00, btn 26.6m, wnr THE LOCOMOTIVE Fr3, 2nd PRINCE OF ROCK Sr2, 1:58.6, 57.3 (30.7, 29.7, 28.5, 28.8) 4 back on the pegs at bell Brightcove Video Available
1-8 BENDIGO 25Sep24 2150MS (Good), $6000 Huntly Lifestyle Estate (2 WINs), Sr2 Michael Bellman $2.80 fav, 11.2m, 4.2m, 2nd LOTS OF CHANGE Sr1, 3rd KARAKAJACK TOOTH Fr4, 2:00.2, 59.1 (30.6, 30.4, 29.8, 29.3) out of position at start, continue odm, 3 wide middle, worked forward, led, leader at bell, swabbed Brightcove Video Available
8-10 GEELONG 04Oct24 1609MS (Rain Affected), $10000 Evolution Lodge Trot (NR 55 to 64.), Sr3 Michael Bellman $11.00, btn 20.6m, wnr ALDEBARAN BOYD Fr7, 2nd NAKEDTRUTH Sr1, 1:57.8, 57.9 (28.9, 31.1, 28.8, 29.1) 1 out 3 back at bell, raced roughly, inconvenienced, trainers request continue odm Brightcove Video Available

7 INMYDREAMS v
40m
BROWN MARE 5YRS
NR61
LUCKY CHUCKY (US) - I DREAMT IT (DREAM VACATION (US))
BLACK & RED CHECKS, RED SLEEVES
Breeder: Veritas Holdings Pty Ltd
Driver: CHARLIE BORG 
Owner: J Borg, D L Love 
s2455s326135 - s4237244430623461266s52
Trainer: JOE BORG (Melton) 
Career: 37-4-9-6
LTS: $38,760
BMR: TR2:01.7MS
TS: 21-1-5-3
LS: 10-1-2-2

Win: 11%
Place: 51%
Stand: 8-1-2-1
Track: 4-0-1-2
DistRge: 32-4-9-6
BMRDistRge: TR2:01.7MS
2-9 MELTON 13Jul24 2240MS (Good), $15000 Apg Metro Maiden Trot (0W/15.0K stake), Fr1 Charlie Borg $23.00, btn NK, wnr BERRIESANDCHERRIES Fr6, 3rd MEADOW VALLEY STAR Sr3, 2:00.8, 59.3 (31.4, 31.0, 29.2, 30.1) gate speed, led, surrendered lead early, behind leader at bell, driver fined whip action Brightcove Video Available
6-9 MELTON 20Jul24 1720MS (Good), $15000 Hip Pocket Castlemaine (1W/15.0K stake), Fr1 Charlie Borg $31.00, btn 22.6m, wnr KYVALLEY AMANDA Fr4, 2nd ALDEBARAN MILEY Sr2, 1:57.6, 57.1 (29.9, 31.5, 28.3, 28.8) behind leader at bell Brightcove Video Available
6-10 MELTON 03Aug24 2240MS (Good), $10000 Apg Trot (NR 60 to 69.), Fr5 Charlie Borg $126.00, btn 13.5m, wnr DICHOTOMY Fr4, 2nd MEADOW VALLEY STAR Sr3, 1:59.1, 58.6 (31.2, 30.8, 29.5, 29.1) gate speed, 1 out 2 back at bell Brightcove Video Available
5-7 CRANBRN 06Oct24 2080MS (Good), $7000 Cranbourne Fencing Trot (NR up to 59.), Fr6 Charlie Borg $7.50, btn 13.2m, wnr AVANT GUARD Fr5, 2nd STRZELECKI SUN Fr7, 2:03.4, 59.5 (32.9, 31.7, 30.0, 29.5) restrained early stages, 4 back on the pegs at bell Brightcove Video Available
2-9 ARARAT 13Oct24 2165SS (Good), $6000 Hotondo Homes Ararat Trot (No NR.), 40 Fr1 Charlie Borg $7.50, btn 5.6m, wnr HES THEMIGHTYSPIN 30 Fr1, 3rd ROBERT JOHN 10 Fr1, 2:05.1, 61.1 (31.7, 31.5, 30.8, 30.3) 1 out 2 back at bell Brightcove Video Available
Last Win CRANBRN 07Jul24 2080MS (Good), $8000 Aldebaran Park Trot (NR 50 to 59.), Fr6 Charlie Borg $18.00, HD, 2.9m, 2nd DESERT ASSASSIN Fr5, 3rd ALDEBARAN BROOKE Sr2, 2:04.0, 58.5 (33.6, 32.3, 28.4, 30.1) gate speed, worked forward, led, leader at bell Brightcove Video Available
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