Charlton Race 1

We Salute Aussies Racing In America Pace

Stake: $6,480

FUEGO CRUZADO (4) has been racing well of late. Finished third at her latest appearance over 1650m at Bendigo, beaten 6 metres. Meets a comparable field and she can find winning ways. ALTATUDE (5) produced a better effort last start when she scored by 2 metres over 2190m at Shepparton. Her recent effort is good enough to put her right in the finish. OPTIMAL (8) is on the radar after his last-start fourth over 1690m at Maryborough two-and-a-half weeks ago. VINCENT GRANGE (3) is in the mix following a fourth at his most recent appearance over 2180m at Kilmore.

Distance: 1609m
Class: 0-3 WINS (NR
Track: Good
Weather: -
Surface: All Weather

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Unbecoming (Fr1) 214279909x
Trainer: M M Riseley (Irymple)
Driver: Ryan Backhouse (C)
Prize Money: $6,791
Win / Place: 4.55% / 36%

5 yo Bay Mare

Sire: BETTERTHANCHEDDAR (USA)

Dam: COMING AGAIN (AUS)

Rating

Stats

Career

22: 1-3-4

Distance

13: 1-2-4

Season

1: 0-0-0

1st Up

1: 0-0-0

2nd Up

1: 0-0-0

3rd Up

1: 0-0-0

Mobile

22: 1-3-4

All-Weather

22: 1-3-4

Best Mile

2:01.40

Comments

Returns from the paddock. At the latest first-up run 6th (Fr3) over 1800m at Globe Derby Park beaten 40 m by Racing Writer (2:14.70) in No NR on October 9 2023 at $31. Probably needs this hitout.

Expected Settling Position: Off Pace

Last Starts days since last start

Place	Date	Track	Distance	Start	Surface	Barrier	Driver	Race Time	Mile Rate	Margin	SP	Days	Class	Prize	Prize Won	Result
3rd of 4	16/6/25	Mildura	1790m			-	Mark Riseley	2:18.40	-	4.09L	$0.00	-	Trial	$0	-	1. Maisielouisa 2. Rainbow Rain 3. Unbecoming
9th of 10	2/8/24	Mildura	1790m	Mobile	All Weather	Sr3	N A McCallum	2:14.60	2:01.0	98.55L	$12	7	NR up to 45	$4,860	$151	1. Centrefire 2. Couldnt Recommend 3. Rainbow Rain
10th of 10	26/7/24	Mildura	2190m	Mobile	All Weather	Sr5	N A McCallum	2:45.20	2:01.4	18.44L	$101	7	NR up to 49	$4,860	$151	1. Chedalayo 2. Two Toes Benny 3. Spring Delight
9th of 10	19/7/24	Mildura	1790m	Mobile	All Weather	Sr4	N A McCallum	2:14.80	2:01.2	76.47L	$101	7	NR up to 50	$6,480	$151	1. Chogi NZ 2. McArdom 3. Ronzel Micky
4th of 4	15/7/24	Mildura	2190m			-	Andrew Vozlic	2:50.70	-	1.12L	$0.00	-	Trial	$0	-	1. Shallow Pockets 2. Auckland Lass 3. Alienfromarmstrong
9th of 9	12/7/24	Mildura	2190m	Mobile	All Weather	Sr4	N A McCallum	2:44.60	2:01.0	92.08L	$61	7	0W/4501 stake	$6,480	$151	1. Places You Dont 2. Just Callme Torque 3. Miss Poppys Friend

Coral Cays (Fr2) 673576419
Trainer: John Newberry (Mundoona)
Driver: John Newberry
Prize Money: $6,415
Win / Place: 11% / 22%

3 yo Bay Filly

Sire: BLING IT ON (AUS)

Dam: COAST PATROL (AUS)

Rating

Stats

Career

9: 1-0-1

Season

9: 1-0-1

1st Up

1: 0-0-0

2nd Up

1: 0-0-0

3rd Up

1: 0-0-1

Mobile

9: 1-0-1

All-Weather

9: 1-0-1

Best Mile

1:57.30

Comments

Failed to impress last start; 9th (Fr4) over 1740m after showing early speed at Riverina Paceway, well beaten by We Dealin Diamonds (2:02.60) in NR up to 47 on May 16 at $81. Showed ability the race before when she raced just off the speed and boxed on; won by 5 m after showing early speed, (Fr1) at Riverina Paceway (2:06.80) beating Mister Raudonikis in 3yo MAIDEN on May 6 at $12 at the bell was 3rd-4. Can improve enough to feature.

Expected Settling Position: Leader

Last Starts days since last start

Place	Date	Track	Distance	Start	Surface	Barrier	Driver	Race Time	Mile Rate	Margin	SP	Days	Class	Prize	Prize Won	Result
4th of 6	18/5/25	Kyabram	2130m			-	John Newberry	2:50.70	-	3.72L	$0.00	-	Trial	$0	-	1. Bacardi Wood 2. Orsino Belle 3. My Godzilla
9th of 9	16/5/25	Wagga	1740m	Mobile	All Weather	Fr4	Matthew Newberry	2:02.60	1:53.4	36.54L	$81	10	NR up to 47	$10,573	$207	1. We Dealin Diamonds 2. Cinematic 3. Mardibringsaparty
1st of 9	6/5/25	Wagga	1740m	Mobile	All Weather	Fr1	Matthew Newberry	2:06.80	1:57.3	1.93L	$12	11	MAIDEN	$7,495	$3,966	1. Coral Cays 2. Mister Raudonikis 3. Cash For Nash
4th of 8	25/4/25	Cobram	1670m	Mobile	All Weather	Fr1	John Newberry	2:03.50	1:59.0	7.36L	$15	17	MAIDEN	$6,480	$324	1. Coogee 2. Dieing Fear 3. Loyola Spiaggia
6th of 10	8/4/25	Shepparton	1690m	Mobile	All Weather	Fr1	Matthew Newberry	2:03.70	1:57.8	6.02L	$101	15	MAIDEN	$6,480	$151	1. Magnetic Storm 2. Miki Sing 3. Luvn Osman
7th of 8	24/3/25	Cobram	1670m	Mobile	All Weather	Fr3	Matthew Newberry	2:03.00	1:58.5	10.52L	$5.50	13	MAIDEN	$4,320	$130	1. Look Away 2. Bagley Boy 3. Starlet

Vincent Grange (Fr3) x383965974
Trainer: Alex Ashwood ()
Driver: Alex Ashwood
Prize Money: $17,518
Win / Place: 4.76% / 47%

4 yo Bay Gelding

Sire: VINCENT (AUS)

Dam: DANCE OF FIRE (AUS)

Rating

Stats

Career

21: 1-3-6

Distance

5: 1-0-2

Trk/Dst

3: 1-0-1

Track

3: 1-0-1

Season

17: 1-2-5

1st Up

3: 0-1-1

2nd Up

3: 0-0-1

3rd Up

3: 0-0-3

Mobile

21: 1-3-6

All-Weather

21: 1-3-6

Best Mile

1:57.10

Comments

Last start 4th (Sr1) over 2180m at Kilmore, at the bell was 7th-8.69 beaten 4.5 m by Mad Punta (2:40.60) in 3yo+ 0-1 WIN on June 26 at $31. At his previous start 7th (Fr5) over 2180m at Kilmore beaten 30 m by Rakarompa (2:43.60) in 3yo+ 0-1 WIN on June 19 at $15. Sure to prove tough to beat.

Expected Settling Position: Pace

Last Starts days since last start

Place	Date	Track	Distance	Start	Surface	Barrier	Driver	Race Time	Mile Rate	Margin	SP	Days	Class	Prize	Prize Won	Result
4th of 12	26/6/25	Kilmore	2180m	Mobile	All Weather	Sr1	Alex Ashwood	2:40.60	1:58.6	1.60L	$31	7	0-1 WIN	$8,640	$432	1. Mad Punta 2. The Blazinboots 3. Rakarompa NZ
7th of 10	19/6/25	Kilmore	2180m	Mobile	All Weather	Fr5	Alex Ashwood	2:43.60	2:00.8	11.26L	$15	9	0-1 WIN	$6,480	$151	1. Rakarompa NZ 2. The Blazinboots 3. Theroux
9th of 10	10/6/25	Echuca	1755m	Mobile	All Weather	Sr2	Alex Ashwood	2:08.80	1:58.1	22.57L	$16	34	NR 46 to 51	$6,480	$151	1. Eastbro Jesse 2. Interpretation 3. Skinny Horace
34 Day Freshen-Up
5th of 8	7/5/25	Maryborough	2190m	Mobile	All Weather	Fr4	Josh Duggan	2:41.70	1:58.8	3.79L	$26	15	0-1 WIN	$6,480	$194	1. Leonard 2. Im All Business 3. Quick Decision
6th of 8	22/4/25	Shepparton	1690m	Mobile	All Weather	Fr2	Josh Duggan	2:04.50	1:58.5	2.34L	$41	13	0-4 WINS	$6,480	$151	1. Rowdy Christian 2. Cee Cee Lou 3. Our Princess Di
9th of 11	9/4/25	Bendigo	1650m	Mobile	All Weather	Fr2	Alex Ashwood	1:58.40	1:55.5	5.72L	$11	16	0-4 WINS	$6,480	$151	1. Heavens Gift 2. Rowdy Christian 3. Fuego Cruzado

Fuego Cruzado (Fr4) 1074356223
Trainer: Michael Gadsden (Charlton)
Driver: Luke Dunne (C)
Prize Money: $8,176
Win / Place: 9.09% / 45%

Nearing Another Win

4 yo Bay Mare

Sire: ULTIMATE MACHETE (NZ)

Dam: JASMINE SHEFFIELD (AUS)

100

Rating

Stats

Career

11: 1-2-2

Distance

2: 0-0-2

Track

1: 0-0-0

Season

10: 1-2-2

1st Up

2: 1-0-0

2nd Up

1: 0-0-0

3rd Up

1: 0-0-0

Mobile

11: 1-2-2

All-Weather

11: 1-2-2

Best Mile

2:01.00

Comments

Solid run when beaten by 1.75 m finishing second after showing early speed, behind Serene Rock at Maryborough over 2190m in a 0-1 WIN on June 18 at $2.80. Then a handy effort when beaten by 6 m finishing third behind Karuma Kev at Bendigo over 1650m in a NR 45 to 51 on June 25 at $10. Form sound and certainly one of the contenders.

Expected Settling Position: Leader

Last Starts days since last start

Place	Date	Track	Distance	Start	Surface	Barrier	Driver	Race Time	Mile Rate	Margin	SP	Days	Class	Prize	Prize Won	Result
3rd of 11	25/6/25	Bendigo	1650m	Mobile	All Weather	Fr4	Luke Dunne	1:58.20	1:55.2	2.49L	$10	7	NR 45 to 51	$6,480	$648	1. Karuma Kev 2. Interpretation 3. Fuego Cruzado
2nd of 7	18/6/25	Maryborough	2190m	Mobile	All Weather	Fr5	Luke Dunne	2:44.50	2:00.9	0.63L	$2.80	7	0-1 WIN	$6,480	$972	1. Serene Rock 2. Fuego Cruzado 3. Sandsting
2nd of 10	11/6/25	Bendigo	2150m	Mobile	All Weather	Fr4	Luke Dunne	2:37.10	1:57.6	1.71L	$11	35	NR 50 to 55	$6,480	$972	1. Heavens Gift 2. Fuego Cruzado 3. Inside Leg
35 Day Freshen-Up
6th of 8	7/5/25	Maryborough	2190m	Mobile	All Weather	Fr1	Luke Dunne	2:41.70	1:58.8	4.46L	$23	10	0-1 WIN	$6,480	$151	1. Leonard 2. Im All Business 3. Quick Decision
5th of 9	27/4/25	Swan Hill	1750m	Mobile	All Weather	Fr4	Luke Dunne	2:05.90	1:55.8	8.18L	$3.80	18	0-1 WIN	$6,480	$194	1. Mason Dixon Line 2. Leonard 3. Owen The Saints
3rd of 11	9/4/25	Bendigo	1650m	Mobile	All Weather	Fr1	James Herbertson	1:58.40	1:55.5	3.61L	$6.00	7	0-4 WINS	$6,480	$648	1. Heavens Gift 2. Rowdy Christian 3. Fuego Cruzado

Altatude (Fr5) 0076059761
Trainer: John Newberry (Mundoona)
Driver: James Herbertson
Prize Money: $12,614
Win / Place: 9.09% / 13%

4 yo Bay Mare

Sire: ALTA CHRISTIANO (NZ)

Dam: ENERJETIC (AUS)

Rating

Stats

Career

22: 2-1-0

Season

22: 2-1-0

1st Up

1: 0-0-0

2nd Up

1: 0-0-0

3rd Up

1: 0-0-0

Mobile

22: 2-1-0

All-Weather

22: 2-1-0

Best Mile

1:59.90

Comments

Last start won by 2 m as favourite after showing early speed, (Fr5) at Shepparton (2:44.80) beating Flip A Coin in 0-2 WINS on July 1 at $2.10 at the bell was leading 3.99. In form and should feature in the finish again.

Expected Settling Position: Pace

Last Starts days since last start

Place	Date	Track	Distance	Start	Surface	Barrier	Driver	Race Time	Mile Rate	Margin	SP	Days	Class	Prize	Prize Won	Result
1st of 7	1/7/25	Shepparton	2190m	Mobile	All Weather	Fr5	James Herbertson	2:44.80	2:01.1	0.74L	$2.10f	7	0-2 WINS	$6,480	$3,586	1. Altatude 2. Flip A Coin 3. Fulloffight NZ
6th of 12	24/6/25	Shepparton	2190m	Mobile	All Weather	Fr2	John Newberry	2:45.20	2:01.4	2.04L	$8.50	7	NR 37 to 42	$4,320	$130	1. Mynameisruby 2. Noble Julia 3. Lochinvar Charm
7th of 10	17/6/25	Shepparton	2190m	Mobile	All Weather	Fr2	John Newberry	2:43.20	1:59.9	5.17L	$14	14	NR 40 to 45	$4,320	$130	1. Cresco Threepeat 2. Conspirator NZ 3. Goodtime Mae
9th of 12	3/6/25	Shepparton	1690m	Mobile	All Weather	Sr5	Matthew Newberry	2:06.30	2:00.3	6.62L	$26	7	NR up to 44	$4,320	$130	1. Rolling Remona 2. Rockstar Leo 3. Wheres Wood Wood
5th of 11	27/5/25	Shepparton	1690m	Mobile	All Weather	Fr2	John Newberry	2:05.50	1:59.5	2.64L	$16	7	NR 39 to 44	$4,320	$130	1. Conspirator NZ 2. Wheres Wood Wood 3. Lochinvar Charm
10th of 12	20/5/25	Shepparton	1690m	Mobile	All Weather	Fr1	Matthew Newberry	2:03.20	1:57.3	6.51L	$26	11	NR 45 to 51	$6,480	$151	1. Mussel Shoals 2. Soho Playgirl 3. Miss Piggy Wiggy

Des Troy (Fr6) 980418866x
Trainer: M M Riseley (Mildura)
Driver: Mark Riseley (C)
Prize Money: $30,185
Win / Place: 3.95% / 25%

8 yo Bay Horse

Sire: MACH THREE (CAN)

Dam: ARMIDA (AUS)

Rating

Stats

Career

76: 3-10-6

Distance

1: 0-0-0

Trk/Dst

1: 0-0-0

Track

1: 0-0-0

Season

14: 1-1-0

1st Up

6: 0-0-0

2nd Up

6: 0-0-2

3rd Up

5: 1-0-0

Mobile

76: 3-10-6

All-Weather

76: 3-10-6

Best Mile

2:00.45

Comments

Resumes today. At the latest first-up run 6th (Fr2) over 1900m at Broken Hill beaten 30 m by Tact Fergie (2:25.50) in No NR on March 9 2024. Will be better for this run and happy to watch this time.

Expected Settling Position: Midfield

Last Starts days since last start

Place	Date	Track	Distance	Start	Surface	Barrier	Driver	Race Time	Mile Rate	Margin	SP	Days	Class	Prize	Prize Won	Result
6th of 9	15/1/25	Mildura	1790m	Mobile	All Weather	Sr1	Connor Clarke	2:16.40	2:02.6	4.83L	$16	19	NR up to 49	$4,320	$130	1. Stonebridge Star 2. Impetuoso 3. Punto Caliente
6th of 10	27/12/24	Mildura	1790m	Mobile	All Weather	Sr2	Connor Clarke	2:11.80	1:58.5	9.81L	$19	7	NR up to 49	$4,860	$151	1. Our Ultimate Bonny 2. Courtney Katarina 3. Glitzy All Over
8th of 9	20/12/24	Mildura	2190m	Mobile	All Weather	Fr5	Mark Riseley	2:43.40	2:00.1	19.55L	$101	9	NR up to 49	$4,860	$151	1. Keayang Crippa 2. Robert Crocka 3. Above Average
8th of 10	11/12/24	Mildura	2190m	Mobile	All Weather	Sr4	Mark Riseley	2:41.80	1:58.9	20.30L	$26	12	NR up to 49	$4,860	$151	1. Night Safari 2. Robert Crocka 3. Beartastic Writer
1st of 8	29/11/24	Mildura	1790m	Mobile	All Weather	Fr1	Mark Riseley	2:14.00	2:00.5	1.26L	$10	7	NR up to 49	$4,860	$2,430	1. Des Troy 2. The Tooth Fairy 3. Egbert
4th of 10	22/11/24	Mildura	2190m	Mobile	All Weather	Fr4	Ryan Sanderson	2:45.40	2:01.6	1.38L	$7.00	29	NR up to 49	$4,860	$270	1. Stonebridge Star 2. Steal Some Time 3. Night Safari

Better Blue Boys (Fr7) 4114258934
Trainer: J Costa (Woorinen)
Driver: Michael Bellman
Prize Money: $17,977
Win / Place: 9.68% / 32%

5 yo Bay Gelding

Sire: BETTORS DELIGHT (USA)

Dam: GLENFERRIE DIVA (NZ)

Rating

Stats

Career

31: 3-1-6

Distance

2: 0-0-0

Track

4: 1-0-2

Season

18: 2-1-3

1st Up

4: 0-0-1

2nd Up

4: 0-0-1

3rd Up

4: 0-0-2

Mobile

31: 3-1-6

All-Weather

31: 3-1-6

Best Mile

1:59.40

Comments

Last start 4th (Fr3) over 2190m at Mildura, at the bell was 4th-7.4 beaten 9 m by Avoca Blues (2:47.60) in NR up to 49 on June 27 at $9. Before that, a solid effort when 3rd (Sr3) over 1790m at Mildura beaten 6 m by Orama (2:14.00) in NR up to 49 on June 20 at $7.50. Capable of going a lot better.

Expected Settling Position: Off Pace

Last Starts days since last start

Place	Date	Track	Distance	Start	Surface	Barrier	Driver	Race Time	Mile Rate	Margin	SP	Days	Class	Prize	Prize Won	Result
4th of 9	27/6/25	Mildura	2190m	Mobile	All Weather	Fr3	Jack Laugher	2:47.60	2:03.2	3.35L	$9.00	7	NR up to 49	$4,320	$243	1. Avoca Blues 2. Beauty Above 3. Flyin Tommy NZ
3rd of 9	20/6/25	Mildura	1790m	Mobile	All Weather	Sr3	Alex Ashwood	2:14.00	2:00.5	2.16L	$7.50	9	NR up to 49	$4,320	$448	1. Orama 2. Daylight 3. Better Blue Boys
9th of 10	11/6/25	Horsham	1700m	Mobile	All Weather	Fr6	Chris Svanosio	2:06.00	1:59.3	4.98L	$23	14	NR 40 to 49	$5,400	$151	1. Kalkadoon Dreaming 2. Hungry Hogarth 3. True Blue Rose
8th of 8	28/5/25	Bendigo	2150m	Mobile	All Weather	Fr7	Connor Clarke	2:39.20	1:59.2	11.19L	$26	14	0-4 WINS	$6,480	$151	1. Cheys Angel 2. King Saint 3. Owen The Saints
5th of 10	14/5/25	Bendigo	1650m	Mobile	All Weather	Fr6	Connor Clarke	1:58.20	1:55.3	9.07L	$26	17	NR 46 to 51	$6,480	$194	1. Blue Cannon 2. Reign Em In 3. Written In Silk
2nd of 9	27/4/25	Swan Hill	2240m	Mobile	All Weather	Sr1	Connor Clarke	2:49.70	2:01.9	2.08L	$5.00	7	NR up to 49	$4,320	$691	1. Epic Orion 2. Better Blue Boys 3. Surfin At Midnight

Optimal (Sr1) 6x68857734
Trainer: Jason Ainsworth (Stawell)
Driver: Jason Ainsworth
Prize Money: $16,211
Win / Place: 14% / 23%

5 yo Bay Gelding

Sire: AMERICAN IDEAL (USA)

Dam: RED HOT RITA (AUS)

Rating

Stats

Career

21: 3-0-2

Distance

2: 0-0-0

Track

1: 0-0-0

Season

16: 1-0-2

1st Up

3: 1-0-0

2nd Up

3: 1-0-0

3rd Up

3: 0-0-0

Mobile

21: 3-0-2

All-Weather

21: 3-0-2

Best Mile

1:58.30

Comments

Last start surrendered the lead and finished 4th (Fr4) over 1690m after showing early pace at Maryborough was 5th-12.4 at the bell, beaten 8 m by Do It (2:03.00) in NR 50 to 55 on June 18 at $9. Before that, a solid effort when 3rd (Fr1) over 2200m at Horsham, at the bell was 5th-9.6 beaten 3.5 m by Keayang Seaside (2:44.00) in NR 50 to 55 on June 11 at $10. Can bounce back.

Expected Settling Position: Leader

Last Starts days since last start

Place	Date	Track	Distance	Start	Surface	Barrier	Driver	Race Time	Mile Rate	Margin	SP	Days	Class	Prize	Prize Won	Result
4th of 12	18/6/25	Maryborough	1690m	Mobile	All Weather	Fr4	Ashley Ainsworth	2:03.00	1:57.1	3.09L	$9.00	7	NR 50 to 55	$6,480	$324	1. Do It 2. Celestial Zodiac 3. Just Miki
3rd of 9	11/6/25	Horsham	2200m	Mobile	All Weather	Fr1	Chris Alford	2:44.00	2:00.0	1.26L	$10	7	NR 50 to 55	$7,560	$756	1. Keayang Seaside 2. Keayang Galliano 3. Optimal
7th of 11	4/6/25	Maryborough	1690m	Mobile	All Weather	Sr2	Louis Emerson	2:01.30	1:55.5	7.40L	$26	7	NR up to 55	$6,480	$151	1. Pick Up Elvis 2. Maxbeca 3. Standandeliver
7th of 10	28/5/25	Horsham	1700m	Mobile	All Weather	Fr2	Ashley Ainsworth	2:03.20	1:56.6	5.13L	$31	17	NR 50 to 55	$6,480	$151	1. Eastbro Kozzy 2. Jazzy Melea 3. Alfnalma
1st of 5	18/5/25	Maryborough	2190m			-	Jason Ainsworth	2:45.20	-	7.43L	$0.00	-	Trial	$0	-	1. Optimal 2. Dancebytheseaside 3. Lester
5th of 9	11/5/25	Ouyen	1654m	Mobile	All Weather	Fr6	Jason Ainsworth	2:01.00	1:57.8	3.61L	$34	23	NR 50 to 55	$6,480	$194	1. Foxy Two Gloves 2. Midnight Pirate 3. Hurrikane Dusty