Melton
Sat, Oct 24 2026
Preview by Ryan Phelan
10-UNIT GAME PLAN
R1 #9 KEAYANG VIPER – 2 units (win)
R2 #4 JILLIBY SNIPER – 2 units (win)
R4 #4 TIMMY TURTLE – 3 units (win)
R5 #6 COLTRANE – 2 units (win)
R7 #5 KENNYS SON – 1 unit (win)
EARLY QUADDIE
7,8,9/4,10/1,3,4,5/4,7
QUADDIE
3,6,7/2,3,5,6,7,8/5,6/4,7
| R5 8:48pm |
HIP POCKET CASTLEMAINE TROT $8,000 NR up to 59. PBD/NR TROTTERS 1ST LEG QUADDIE, 1ST LEG DAILY DOUBLE |
1720 Mobile |
| No. | Form | Horse | Trainer | Driver | Class | LPI | Rank | Odds | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 367553 | FLOATING MOUNTAIN Dr: Matthew Whittle | Graeme Whittle | Matthew Whittle | 4% | 1 | $34 | ||
| 2 | s45122 | NIGHT FLIGHT Dr: Ewa Justice | Katrina Fitzpatrick | Ewa Justice (C) | 28% | 5 | $10 | ||
| 3 | s96010 | CALABASAS Dr: Chris Alford | Warren Greene | Chris Alford | 8% | 8 | $10 | ||
| 4 | 211966 | BROTHER MOUNTAIN Dr: John Caldow | Brent Lilley | John Caldow | 12% | 4 | $8.5 | ||
| 5 | 564343 | KYVALLEY ANTHONY Dr: Tristan Larsen | Brent Lilley | Tristan Larsen (C) | 28% | 3 | $10 | ||
| 6 | 1416s2 | COLTRANE Dr: James Herbertson | Jess Tubbs | James Herbertson | 6 | $1.9 | |||
| 7 | 711131 | AGAINST THE BRIDLE Dr: Liam Older | Ross Graham | Liam Older (C) | 20% | 2 | $8.5 | ||
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| 8 | 911170 | CHAMPAGNE GEMMA Dr: Chris Romanidis | Chris Romanidis | Chris Romanidis | 7 | $51 | |||
SELECTIONS: COLTRANE (6), AGAINST THE BRIDLE (7), CALABASAS (3), NIGHT FLIGHT (2)
OVERVIEW: COLTRANE (6) made a nice return last start at Geelong, where he drifted back and copped a check from an unruly runner. He took a bit of time to get balanced thereafter, but when he did, he hit the line very well. There doesn't look to be much pressure in the race, which is a slight concern for a horse who likes to come with one run, but he looks to have more upside than most of the opposition here.
AGAINST THE BRIDLE (7) is in a purple patch of form, and that's largely due to his manners and ability to put himself up on the pace and grind them down. That pattern may make him a sitting shot for the favourite, but he'll be in it for a long way. CALABASAS (3) is worth forgiving for her last run, where she started off the back row and was wiped out at the start. Prior to that, she was a winner at this track, albeit in an easier race, but deserves consideration. NIGHT FLIGHT (2) is a very quick beginner and looks a comfortable leader here. He's been consistent this season and is a threat over the short trip, but he's come up empty-handed in six starts at this track.
BACK: COLTRANE (6) – 2 units (win)