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Melton Race 5 - Aldebaran Park Trot

QUIRKY CHARACTER (9) is in terrific form with five wins a second from his last six starts. Took his record at this circuit and distance to three from four when coming from this row to score by 1.2m last start. Can do it again. KYVALLEY MAVEN (6) has chased QUIRKY CHARACTER home when runner-up in his last two starts but did beat that rival when winning easily here last month. Could turn the tables on him again. HILLTOP HUGH (1) makes his first appearance since his Group 1 Vicbred Super Series win here four months ago. Progressive trotter who gets the ace draw and has been readied with a series of trials. EL RESAMO (8) came from a wide barrier to place behind QUIRKY CHARACTER last start and draws for a trail. RUBYS DREAM (2) has put together a series of top-two finishes and is up to a distance where she strikes at 50 per cent. Draws to be competitive again.

Race Time:9:14 AM

Saturday, March 21, 2026

Track:Good

Weather:FINE

Prize Money:$0.00

Distance:2240m

Hilltop Hugh (1)111x2311x

Trainer: C W Lang, S L Mahar (Riddells Creek)12 mths 7: 5-1-1

Driver: Chris Lang

5 yo B G

Sire: WHAT THE HILL (CAN)

Dam: GLENFERRIE UNIXA (FR)

Stats

Career7: 5-1-1

LTS$47,680.00

BMR1:59.50

TS1: 1-0-0

Win %71.43%

Place %100.00%

Comments

First up. At the last run he won by 3.5 m as favourite after showing early speed, (Fr2) at this track (2:46.30) beating Kyvalley Maven in 4yo G1 No NR GH on November 22 at $2.70. Progressive trotter who is nicely drawn so could make a winning return.

Last Starts 10 days since last start

Place	Date	Days	Class	Prize	Track	Dist.	Cnd.	Driver	Mile Rate	Gate	Result	Margin	Starting Price
5/7	10/03/2026	-	Trial	$0.00	Melton	1720m	Good	Chris Lang		0	1. Rebel By The Sea 2. Fortyhours 3. Tweedledee NZ	16.3L	$0.00
1/6	03/03/2026	-	Trial	$0.00	Melton	2240m	Good	Chris Lang		0	1. Hilltop Hugh 2. Prohibited Grace 3. Notanotha Naughty	11.7L	$0.00
1/12	22/11/2025	9	No NR	$60,000.00	Melton	2240m	Neutral	Chris Alford	1:59.5	2	1. Hilltop Hugh 2. Kyvalley Maven 3. Maximez	3.4L	$2.70
1/11	13/11/2025	11	No NR	$10,000.00	Kilmore	2180m	Neutral	Chris Alford	2:02.6	1	1. Hilltop Hugh 2. Kyvalley Maven 3. Heza Gun	5.2L	$3.70
3/8	02/11/2025	10	NR 56 to 64	$10,000.00	Maryborough	2190m	Neutral	Chris Lang	2:01.2	4	1. Enchauffour 2. Jack Sprat 3. Hilltop Hugh	3.0L	$5.50
2/8	23/10/2025	99	NR 56 to 62	$7,000.00	Kilmore	2180m	Neutral	Chris Lang	2:03.2	4	1. Locksley Cavalier 2. Hilltop Hugh 3. Dossier	0.2L	$2.60
1/5	16/07/2025	22	NR 55 to 60	$7,000.00	Bendigo	2150m	Neutral	Chris Lang	2:00.3	1	1. Hilltop Hugh 2. You No Ill Be Late 3. Jack Sprat	6.5L	$1.45
1/9	24/06/2025	12	0-1 WIN	$6,000.00	Shepparton	1690m	W	Chris Lang	2:00.2	2	1. Hilltop Hugh 2. Tiara Gail 3. Fritsch	11.5L	$1.28

Rubys Dream (2)x887x42122

Trainer: C W Lang, S L Mahar (Riddells Creek)12 mths 17: 7-3-0

Driver: Kate Gath

5 yo B M

Sire: TACTICAL LANDING (USA)

Dam: DREAM INTEREST (AUS)

Stats

Career17: 7-3-0

LTS$42,240.00

BMR1:56.00

TS5: 1-1-0

Win %41.18%

Place %58.82%

Comments

Two back was beaten by 6 m finishing second after being driven well back, behind Keayang Gypsy at Bendigo over 1650m in a NR 56 to 75 M on February 20 at $6.50. Then a handy effort when beaten by 7 m finishing second behind Aldebaran Susanne at this track over 1720m in a LR NR 56 to 75 M on February 28 at $6. Has a low draw so can be involved again.

Last Starts 20 days since last start

Place	Date	Days	Class	Prize	Track	Dist.	Cnd.	Driver	Mile Rate	Gate	Result	Margin	Starting Price
2/8	28/02/2026	8	NR 56 to 75	$20,000.00	Melton	1720m	Neutral	Chris Lang	1:56.7	1	1. Aldebaran Susanne 2. Rubys Dream 3. Abbie	7.0L	$6.00
2/10	20/02/2026	16	NR 56 to 75	$8,000.00	Bendigo	1650m	Neutral	Chris Lang	1:55.3	7	1. Keayang Gypsy 2. Rubys Dream 3. Majestic Tooth	6.6L	$6.50
1/8	04/02/2026	7	NR 55 or better	$8,000.00	Maryborough	2190m	Neutral	Chris Lang	2:02.1	0	1. Rubys Dream 2. Maestro 3. Tripod NZ	0.1L	$3.80
2/7	28/01/2026	12	No NR	$8,000.00	Maryborough	2690m	Neutral	Chris Lang	2:03.1	0	1. Romantic Nina 2. Rubys Dream 3. Heza Gun	0.2L	$3.00
4/9	16/01/2026	75	1W/15 0K stake	$15,000.00	Geelong	2100m	Neutral	Chris Lang	2:01.8	1	1. Mystery Fred 2. Heza Gun 3. Majestic Tooth	8.9L	$6.00
3/3	06/01/2026	-	Trial	$0.00	Melton	2240m	Good	Chris Lang		0	1. Alrighty 2. Champagne Charley 3. Rubys Dream	6.2L	$0.00
7/9	02/11/2025	8	NR up to 79	$17,500.00	Maryborough	1609m	Neutral	Chris Lang	1:55.9	1	1. Keayang Brandy 2. Maoris Mac 3. Kyvalleyhoneybunny	29.8L	$8.00
3/7	30/09/2025	-	Trial	$0.00	Melton	1720m	Good	Chris Lang		0	1. Mega Spur 2. Gee Cee Calder 3. Rubys Dream	8.6L	$0.00

Tweedledee Nz (3)8558608566

Trainer: Steve Alexandrou (Melton)12 mths 135: 18-12-12

Driver: Jordan Leedham

10 yo B G

Sire: SUPERFAST STUART (CAN)

Dam: TYRON'S DOCTOR (NZ)

Stats

Career135: 18-12-12

LTS$198,438.00

BMR1:58.00

TS27: 4-1-2

Win %13.33%

Place %31.11%

Comments

Didn't do much last start, 6th (FT Fr4) over 2570m at Geelong, beaten 30 m by Imperial Monarch (3:16.40) in No NR on March 13 at $19. Before that was driven from back in the field when 6th (Fr5) over 2240m at this track, beaten 30 m by Keayang Zahara (2:41.00) in G1 No NR on February 28 at $61. Wait until the form picks up.

Last Starts 7 days since last start

Place	Date	Days	Class	Prize	Track	Dist.	Cnd.	Driver	Mile Rate	Gate	Result	Margin	Starting Price
6/9	13/03/2026	13	No NR	$15,000.00	Geelong	2570m	Neutral	Chris Alford	2:02.5	4	1. Imperial Monarch NZ 2. More Wanted 3. Gotfeelingsyouknow	28.2L	$19.00
3/7	10/03/2026	-	Trial	$0.00	Melton	1720m	Good	Blake Pace		0	1. Rebel By The Sea 2. Fortyhours 3. Tweedledee NZ	4.7L	$0.00
6/7	28/02/2026	7	No NR	$60,000.00	Melton	2240m	Neutral	Blake Pace	1:55.6	5	1. Keayang Zahara 2. Lovemeto NZ 3. Remus Phoenix	31.8L	$61.00
5/8	21/02/2026	7	NR up to 90	$17,500.00	Melton	2240m	Neutral	Blake Pace	1:59.5	2	1. Remus Phoenix 2. I Am Wilma 3. More Wanted	10.9L	$126.00
8/10	14/02/2026	7	No NR	$20,000.00	Melton	1720m	Neutral	Anthony Butt	1:58.2	1	1. Keayang Zahara 2. Jilliby Ballerini 3. Rockinwithattitude	21.5L	$151.00
10/12	07/02/2026	7	No NR	$75,000.00	Kilmore	2180m	Neutral	Anthony Butt	1:57.8	1	1. Jilliby Ballerini 2. Jilliby Dreamlover 3. El Resamo	46.8L	$151.00
6/7	31/01/2026	7	No NR	$75,000.00	Cranbourne	2080m	Neutral	Anthony Butt	1:58.2	7	1. Keayang Zahara 2. Rockinwithattitude 3. Im Bobby	55.5L	$126.00
4/7	28/10/2025	-	Trial	$0.00	Melton	1720m	Good	Anthony Butt		0	1. El Resamo 2. Sam Nien 3. Alrighty	17.1L	$0.00

Sebastians Boy (4)579614579x

Trainer: Brent Thomson (Kyabram)12 mths 40: 8-5-2

Driver: Brent Thomson

7 yo B G

Sire: SEBASTIAN K (SWE)

Dam: PRETTYGIRL LASSIE (AUS)

Stats

Career40: 8-5-2

LTS$82,400.00

BMR1:56.00

TS25: 2-4-0

Win %20.00%

Place %37.50%

Comments

Returns after six-and-a-half months in the paddock. Finished off last campaign when well beaten into ninth behind Nephew Of Sonoko at this track over 1720m in a NR 72 to 87 on August 30 at $13. Can open the campaign with a forward performance.

Last Starts 202 days since last start

Place	Date	Days	Class	Prize	Track	Dist.	Cnd.	Driver	Mile Rate	Gate	Result	Margin	Starting Price
9/11	30/08/2025	7	NR 72 to 87	$17,500.00	Melton	1720m	Neutral	Brent Thomson	1:56.6	5	1. Nephew Of Sonoko 2. Maoris Mac 3. Mercenary	23.8L	$13.00
7/7	23/08/2025	14	No NR	$22,500.00	Melton	1720m	Neutral	Brent Thomson	1:54.8	1	1. Im Bobby 2. Violet Stanford 3. Aldebaran Vera	21.6L	$151.00
5/8	09/08/2025	7	NR 80 to 105	$17,500.00	Melton	1720m	Neutral	Brent Thomson	1:56.3	3	1. Keayang Stuka 2. Nephew Of Sonoko 3. Mega Spur	11.5L	$15.00
4/7	02/08/2025	21	NR 71 to 87	$17,500.00	Melton	1720m	Neutral	Brent Thomson	1:56.7	1	1. Maoris Mac 2. Violet Stanford 3. Jilliby Ballerini	4.2L	$101.00
1/8	12/07/2025	14	NR 63 to 79	$15,000.00	Melton	1720m	Neutral	Brent Thomson	1:58.4	1	1. Sebastians Boy 2. More Wanted 3. Maoris Mac	0.2L	$9.00
6/8	28/06/2025	7	NR 72 to 87	$17,500.00	Melton	1720m	Neutral	Brent Thomson	1:56.9	1	1. Gotfeelingsyouknow 2. Remus Phoenix 3. Nephew Of Sonoko	15.4L	$15.00
2/5	06/02/2025	-	Trial	$0.00	Shepparton	2190m		Brent Thomson		0	1. The Wise Guy 2. Sebastians Boy 3. Far Left Fletch	5L	$0.00
2/4	30/01/2025	-	Trial	$0.00	Cobram	2170m		B Thomson		0	1. Spirit Of Arion NZ 2. Sebastians Boy 3. Off The Radar	5L	$0.00

Kyvalley Maven (6)2274238122

Trainer: Chris Svanosio (Romsey)12 mths 30: 5-10-4

Driver: Chris Svanosio

5 yo B G

Sire: TACTICAL LANDING (USA)

Dam: KYVALLEY PARIS (AUS)

Stats

Career30: 5-10-4

LTS$113,660.00

BMR1:56.70

TS19: 3-7-0

Win %16.67%

Place %63.33%

Comments

Solid performance when beaten by 1.1 m finishing second behind Quirky Character at this track over 1720m in a NR 70 to 85 on February 28 at $2.20. Then a handy effort when beaten by 1.2 m finishing second after showing early speed, behind Quirky Character at this track over 2240m in a NR up to 90 on March 7 at $2. Going along well. Major player.

Last Starts 13 days since last start

Place	Date	Days	Class	Prize	Track	Dist.	Cnd.	Driver	Mile Rate	Gate	Result	Margin	Starting Price
2/8	07/03/2026	7	NR up to 90	$17,500.00	Melton	2240m	Neutral	Chris Svanosio	1:58.3	6	1. Quirky Character 2. Kyvalley Maven 3. El Resamo	1.2L	$2.00
2/8	28/02/2026	7	NR 70 to 85	$17,500.00	Melton	1720m	Neutral	Chris Svanosio	1:55.8	4	1. Quirky Character 2. Kyvalley Maven 3. Crusher Clyde NZ	1.1L	$2.20
1/8	21/02/2026	14	NR 65 to 75	$15,000.00	Melton	1720m	Neutral	Chris Svanosio	1:56.7	4	1. Kyvalley Maven 2. Quirky Character 3. Mystery Fred	10.8L	$3.70
8/11	07/02/2026	14	NR 70 to 85	$17,500.00	Kilmore	1690m	Neutral	Chris Svanosio	1:58.5	1	1. Quirky Character 2. Mister Blindside 3. Alrighty	10.9L	$14.00
3/8	24/01/2026	7	No NR	$30,000.00	Ballarat	2200m	Neutral	Chris Svanosio	2:00.2	4	1. Jilliby Ballerini 2. Alrighty 3. Kyvalley Maven	4.3L	$61.00
2/8	17/01/2026	14	NR 63 to 74	$15,000.00	Shepparton	2190m	Fast	Chris Svanosio	2:00.3	6	1. Vytis 2. Kyvalley Maven 3. Avant Guard	1.5L	$6.50
4/4	13/05/2025	-	Trial	$0.00	Terang	2180m		Antti Ruokonen		0	1. Aldebaran Vera 2. Imperial Monarch NZ 3. Jilliby Randal	2L	$0.00
5/6	25/06/2024	-	Trial	$0.00	Melton	1720m		C D Svanosio		0	1. Kyvalley Mariachi 2. Rubys Dream 3. Midnight Eagle	11L	$0.00

Nephew Of Sonoko (7)1760608449

Trainer: Ross Graham (Sutton Grange)12 mths 195: 23-16-21

Driver: Jack Laugher

10 yo B G

Sire: DANNY BOUCHEA (AUS)

Dam: SISTER OF SONOKO (AUS)

Stats

Career195: 23-16-21

LTS$363,093.00

BMR1:55.30

TS115: 10-8-8

Win %11.79%

Place %30.77%

Comments

Didn't do much last time out, 9th (30m Fr1) over 2570m at Charlton well beaten by Maestro (3:14.00) in No NR on March 15 at $26. Before that 4th (Fr4) over 2240m at this track, at the bell was 3rd-5.71 beaten 17 m by Quirky Character (2:44.70) in NR up to 90 on March 7 at $14. Not keen.

Last Starts 5 days since last start

Place	Date	Days	Class	Prize	Track	Dist.	Cnd.	Driver	Mile Rate	Gate	Result	Margin	Starting Price
9/10	15/03/2026	8	No NR	$15,000.00	Charlton	2570m	Neutral	Jack Laugher	2:01.5	0	1. Maestro 2. El Conqueror NZ 3. Mitchell Wrap	177.0L	$26.00
4/8	07/03/2026	7	NR up to 90	$17,500.00	Melton	2240m	Neutral	Jack Laugher	1:58.3	4	1. Quirky Character 2. Kyvalley Maven 3. El Resamo	17.4L	$14.00
4/8	28/02/2026	7	NR 70 to 85	$17,500.00	Melton	1720m	Neutral	Jordan Leedham	1:55.8	7	1. Quirky Character 2. Kyvalley Maven 3. Crusher Clyde NZ	9.3L	$61.00
8/8	21/02/2026	14	NR up to 90	$17,500.00	Melton	2240m	Neutral	Ross Graham	1:59.5	7	1. Remus Phoenix 2. I Am Wilma 3. More Wanted	18.4L	$151.00
12/12	07/02/2026	7	No NR	$75,000.00	Kilmore	2180m	Neutral	Ross Graham	1:57.8	4	1. Jilliby Ballerini 2. Jilliby Dreamlover 3. El Resamo	81.1L	$151.00
6/7	31/01/2026	42	NR up to 90	$17,500.00	Cranbourne	1609m	Neutral	James Herbertson	1:55.9	1	1. Jilliby Dreamlover 2. Gotfeelingsyouknow 3. Remus Phoenix	30.3L	$34.00
3/4	24/11/2025	-	Trial	$0.00	Bendigo	2150m		Ross Graham		0	1. Rockinwithattitude 2. Starzzz Destiny 3. Nephew Of Sonoko	6L	$0.00
3/6	17/11/2025	-	Trial	$0.00	Maryborough	2190m		Ross Graham		0	1. Joe Got Rolled 2. Prince Of Rock 3. Nephew Of Sonoko	8.1L	$0.00

El Resamo (1)3106613753

Trainer: David Barbetti (Burrumbeet)12 mths 126: 16-14-10

Driver: David Barbetti

8 yo B G

Sire: RED SAMURAI (AUS)

Dam: EL GELATO (NZ)

Stats

Career126: 16-14-10

LTS$192,095.00

BMR1:56.94

TS67: 3-10-7

Win %12.70%

Place %31.75%

Comments

Two back was well beaten into fifth behind Keayang Zahara at this track over 2240m in a G1 No NR on February 28 at $51. Then a handy effort when beaten by 1.5 m finishing third after a quick start, behind Quirky Character at this track over 2240m in a NR up to 90 on March 7 at $9. Contender.

Last Starts 13 days since last start

Place	Date	Days	Class	Prize	Track	Dist.	Cnd.	Driver	Mile Rate	Gate	Result	Margin	Starting Price
3/8	07/03/2026	7	NR up to 90	$17,500.00	Melton	2240m	Neutral	David Barbetti	1:58.3	7	1. Quirky Character 2. Kyvalley Maven 3. El Resamo	1.5L	$9.00
5/7	28/02/2026	14	No NR	$60,000.00	Melton	2240m	Neutral	David Barbetti	1:55.6	6	1. Keayang Zahara 2. Lovemeto NZ 3. Remus Phoenix	27.1L	$51.00
7/10	14/02/2026	7	No NR	$20,000.00	Melton	1720m	Neutral	Michael Bellman	1:58.2	7	1. Keayang Zahara 2. Jilliby Ballerini 3. Rockinwithattitude	18.4L	$101.00
3/12	07/02/2026	14	No NR	$75,000.00	Kilmore	2180m	Neutral	Michael Bellman	1:57.8	2	1. Jilliby Ballerini 2. Jilliby Dreamlover 3. El Resamo	8.4L	$101.00
1/7	24/01/2026	7	No NR	$20,400.00	Menangle	2300m	Fast	Michael Stanley	1:57.5	3	1. El Resamo 2. Rakero Blaze NZ 3. London To A Brick	1.1L	$7.50
6/6	17/01/2026	14	NR up to 85	$20,400.00	Menangle	1609m	W	Michael Stanley	1:59.1	5	1. Constantinople 2. Rakero Blaze NZ 3. Sunny Gee	52.8L	$2.70
1/4	12/01/2026	-	Trial	$0.00	Maryborough	2190m		David Barbetti		0	1. El Resamo 2. Rastamon 3. Cobargo Milly	13L	$0.00
1/3	11/11/2025	-	Trial	$0.00	Melton	2240m	Good	David Barbetti		0	1. El Resamo 2. Aldebaran Acrux USA 3. Imhavinagoodtime	3.4L	$0.00

Quirky Character (2)1422111211

Trainer: Ross Graham (Sutton Grange)12 mths 25: 8-4-3

Driver: James Herbertson

5 yo B H

Sire: GREAT SUCCESS (USA)

Dam: SONOKO (AUS)

Stats

Career25: 8-4-3

LTS$62,305.00

BMR1:55.80

TS7: 5-1-0

Win %32.00%

Place %60.00%

Comments

Five-year-old entire is racing in fine form. Won his last two outings at this track. Last start won by 1.2 m (Sr1) at this track (2:44.70) beating Kyvalley Maven in NR up to 90 on March 7 at $3.50 at the bell was 4th-6.53. Can continue the strong form.

Last Starts 13 days since last start

Place	Date	Days	Class	Prize	Track	Dist.	Cnd.	Driver	Mile Rate	Gate	Result	Margin	Starting Price
1/8	07/03/2026	7	NR up to 90	$17,500.00	Melton	2240m	Neutral	James Herbertson	1:58.3	1	1. Quirky Character 2. Kyvalley Maven 3. El Resamo	1.2L	$3.50
1/8	28/02/2026	7	NR 70 to 85	$17,500.00	Melton	1720m	Neutral	Ellen Tormey	1:55.8	3	1. Quirky Character 2. Kyvalley Maven 3. Crusher Clyde NZ	1.1L	$5.00
2/8	21/02/2026	14	NR 65 to 75	$15,000.00	Melton	1720m	Neutral	Jack Laugher	1:56.7	1	1. Kyvalley Maven 2. Quirky Character 3. Mystery Fred	10.8L	$6.00
1/11	07/02/2026	8	NR 70 to 85	$17,500.00	Kilmore	1690m	Neutral	James Herbertson	1:58.5	1	1. Quirky Character 2. Mister Blindside 3. Alrighty	2.4L	$4.80
1/12	30/01/2026	8	NR 56 to 64	$7,000.00	Melton	2240m	Neutral	James Herbertson	1:59.4	4	1. Quirky Character 2. Spirited Lass 3. Charleston Avenue	4.2L	$2.15
1/9	22/01/2026	8	NR 52 to 56	$6,000.00	Kilmore	2180m	Neutral	James Herbertson	2:01.2	2	1. Quirky Character 2. Kyvalley Jetstream NZ 3. Dels Destiny NZ	1.2L	$2.00
3/5	20/10/2025	-	Trial	$0.00	Bendigo	2150m		Ross Graham		0	1. Iconic Image 2. Evileye 3. Quirky Character	0L	$0.00
1/5	25/08/2025	-	Trial	$0.00	Bendigo	2150m		Ross Graham		0	1. Quirky Character 2. Aldebaran Sariah 3. Always Skye High	4L	$0.00