Melton Race 4 - Waste Sense 3Yo Trot
GATESYS GEM (1) was one of the leading fillies of last season, winning six of nine starts. Scored at Bendigo when last seen in November to follow her second in the Breeders Crown Final here. Two from two when fresh and has been readied with three nice trials. The ace draw gives her every chance to make a winning return. Last season's Vicbred Super Series winner COMMODUS (8) started a hot favourite when resuming at Cranbourne but broke and finished fourth. Draws for a trail and won his lone second-up attempt so can improve plenty. TRACY THE JET (3) is progressing well, winning both starts this time in. Led from wider last time so can be prominent from a nice draw. SASSY GALLEON (11) could be an improver second-up.

Driver: Glenn Hunter
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Returns from the paddock. Previously first up posted a big 7 m win after showing early speed, (Fr4) at this track (2:06.40) beating Commodus in 2yo No NR on August 23 at $3.20. Classy filly drawn for a winning return.
Last Starts 11 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1/4 | 14/04/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Geelong | 2100m | G A Hunter | 0 |
| 1L | $0.00 | ||
2/4 | 08/04/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Melton | 2240m | Good | G A Hunter | 0 |
| 2.6L | $0.00 | |
1/7 | 27/11/2024 | 11 | No NR | $20,000.00 | Bendigo | 1609m | Neutral | Nathan Jack | 1:58.2 | 5 |
| 3.0L | $1.25 |
2/12 | 16/11/2024 | 20 | No NR | $60,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Nathan Jack | 1:58.4 | 3 |
| 6.3L | $1.28 |
2/12 | 27/10/2024 | 8 | No NR | $75,000.00 | Maryborough | 2190m | Neutral | Nathan Jack | 2:01.6 | 4 |
| 3.6L | $2.90 |
1/10 | 19/10/2024 | 23 | No NR | $25,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Nathan Jack | 2:00.6 | 3 |
| 3.0L | $1.50 |
1/7 | 26/09/2024 | 12 | No NR | $15,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | G A Hunter | 1:57.5 | 2 |
| 11.4L | $1.35 |
4/11 | 14/09/2024 | 10 | No NR | $100,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | G A Hunter | 1:59.7 | 1 |
| 8.3L | $1.25 |

Driver: Rebecca Bartley
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Comments
Last start won by 17 m as favourite (Sr1) at Shepparton (2:47.80) beating Betsy Anne in MAIDEN on April 8 at $1.35 at the bell was leading 3.6m 2WNC. First four hope.
Last Starts 8 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1/6 | 17/04/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Shepparton | 2190m | Bec Bartley | 0 |
| 3L | $0.00 | ||
1/8 | 08/04/2025 | 12 | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Shepparton | 2190m | Neutral | Rebecca Bartley | 2:03.3 | 1 |
| 17.8L | $1.35 |
2/8 | 27/03/2025 | 9 | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Kilmore | 2180m | Neutral | Rebecca Bartley | 2:04.8 | 4 |
| 6.7L | $3.00 |
2/7 | 18/03/2025 | 14 | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Shepparton | 2190m | Neutral | Rebecca Bartley | 2:04.5 | 1 |
| 0.2L | $7.50 |
0/7 | 04/03/2025 | - | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Shepparton | 2190m | Neutral | Rebecca Bartley | 2:04.5 | 1 |
| 99.0L | $8.00 |
2/6 | 20/02/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Shepparton | 2190m | Rebecca Bartley | 0 |
| 12L | $0.00 |

Driver: Glen Craven
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Comments
Began her campaign last start running was driven from back in the field when 2nd (Fr6) over 2180m at Kilmore, at the bell was 2nd-1.44 beaten 10 m by Sky Spirit (2:46.30) in 0-1 WIN on April 10 at $7. Perhaps for the exotics.
Last Starts 15 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
2/12 | 10/04/2025 | 110 | 0-1 WIN | $6,000.00 | Kilmore | 2180m | Neutral | Greg Sugars | 2:02.8 | 6 |
| 10.7L | $7.00 |
1/6 | 25/03/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Melton | 2240m | Good | Greg Sugars | 0 |
| 2.3L | $0.00 | |
2/5 | 17/03/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Geelong | 1609m | Greg Sugars | 0 |
| 0.1L | $0.00 | ||
3/7 | 21/12/2024 | 8 | No NR | $25,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | James Herbertson | 2:01.6 | 3 |
| 1.5L | $17.00 |
6/8 | 13/12/2024 | 16 | No NR | $8,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Fast | James Herbertson | 1:57.8 | 2 |
| 119.1L | $4.80 |
6/7 | 27/11/2024 | 11 | No NR | $20,000.00 | Bendigo | 1609m | Neutral | Josh Duggan | 1:58.2 | 3 |
| 15.1L | $41.00 |
7/12 | 16/11/2024 | 31 | No NR | $60,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Greg Sugars | 1:58.4 | 4 |
| 49.5L | $13.00 |
1/10 | 16/10/2024 | 14 | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Bendigo | 2150m | Neutral | Greg Sugars | 2:02.3 | 1 |
| 0.2L | $2.50 |

Driver: Lochie Cook
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Three-year-old gelding facing the starter for the second time. Won at debut when just off the speed and boxed on; posted a big 4.5 m win as favourite when quickly away, (Fr5) at Stawell (2:48.90) beating Aldebaran Buddy in MAIDEN on April 18 at $3.70 at the bell was 3rd-10.5m 2WNC. This looks a far sterner task but has some upside.
Last Starts 7 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1/11 | 18/04/2025 | - | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Stawell | 2180m | Neutral | Kerryn Manning | 2:04.7 | 5 |
| 4.6L | $3.70 |
4/5 | 19/03/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Stawell | 1785m | L Cooke | 0 |
| 50L | $0.00 |

Driver: Kerryn Manning
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Comments
Last start 2nd (Fr1) over 2240m after showing early speed at this track, beaten 2.75 m by Jilliby Dreamlover (2:47.80) in 3yo No NR on April 12 at $9. Two runs back 7th (Sr3) over 2195m at Ararat, beaten 19 m by Im Lady Rhonda (2:47.00) in NR 48 to 55 on April 6 at $7.50. Facing a tough assignment.
Last Starts 13 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
2/10 | 12/04/2025 | 6 | No NR | $15,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Kerryn Manning | 2:00.6 | 1 |
| 2.8L | $9.00 |
7/11 | 06/04/2025 | 18 | NR 48 to 55 | $6,000.00 | Ararat | 2195m | Neutral | Lochie Cook | 2:02.4 | 3 |
| 19.4L | $7.50 |
3/9 | 19/03/2025 | 7 | No NR | $6,000.00 | Stawell | 2180m | Neutral | Jason Ainsworth | 2:06.4 | 0 |
| 8.7L | $2.80 |
2/12 | 12/03/2025 | 7 | No NR | $6,000.00 | Maryborough | 2190m | Neutral | Kerryn Manning | 2:03.3 | 0 |
| 3.6L | $13.00 |
3/6 | 05/03/2025 | 5 | No NR | $6,000.00 | Terang | 2180m | Neutral | Kerryn Manning | 2:03.7 | 0 |
| 25.2L | $5.00 |
9/10 | 28/02/2025 | 35 | No NR | $20,000.00 | Ararat | 2570m | Neutral | Grant Campbell | 2:02.5 | 5 |
| 165.1L | $26.00 |
2/3 | 06/05/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Hamilton | 2160m | T L Ainsworth | 0 |
| 3L | $0.00 | ||
1/3 | 08/04/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Horsham | 1700m | K E Manning | 0 |
| 7.5L | $0.00 |

Driver: Chris Alford
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Comments
Resumed and broke when beaten 12 m fourth after showing early speed, behind Promise Dream at Cranbourne over 1609m in a NR 54 to 60 on April 18. Got it wrong fresh but strips fitter and is a winning chance.
Last Starts 7 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
4/8 | 18/04/2025 | 153 | NR 54 to 60 | $7,000.00 | Cranbourne | 1609m | Neutral | Jack Laugher | 1:58.9 | 6 |
| 12.5L | $1.30 |
1/4 | 08/04/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Melton | 2240m | Good | Chris Alford | 0 |
| 2.6L | $0.00 | |
3/11 | 16/11/2024 | 10 | No NR | $50,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Chris Alford | 1:58.7 | 7 |
| 8.2L | $2.15 |
1/8 | 06/11/2024 | 10 | No NR | $10,000.00 | Bendigo | 2150m | Neutral | Chris Alford | 1:58.9 | 6 |
| 0.1L | $2.70 |
4/12 | 27/10/2024 | 8 | No NR | $75,000.00 | Maryborough | 2190m | Neutral | James Herbertson | 2:01.6 | 2 |
| 5.7L | $3.00 |
5/10 | 19/10/2024 | 35 | No NR | $25,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Chris Alford | 2:00.6 | 1 |
| 10.8L | $12.00 |
1/4 | 06/10/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Cranbourne | 2080m | Chris Alford | 0 |
| 1L | $0.00 | ||
1/12 | 14/09/2024 | 10 | No NR | $100,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Chris Alford | 1:59.5 | 7 |
| 2.7L | $6.00 |

Driver: Jackie Barker
Stats
Comments
Last start 5th (Fr2) over 2240m at this track, beaten 22 m by Jilliby Dreamlover (2:47.80) in 3yo No NR on April 12 at $151. Two runs back 6th (Fr2) over 2160m at Hamilton, beaten 24 m by Old Villa Boy (2:40.50) in NR up to 59 on March 26 at $71. Others make more appeal.
Last Starts 13 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
5/10 | 12/04/2025 | 17 | No NR | $15,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Michael Bellman | 2:00.6 | 2 |
| 22.1L | $151.00 |
3/5 | 06/04/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Ararat | 1790m | M W White | 0 |
| 40L | $0.00 | ||
6/8 | 26/03/2025 | 14 | NR up to 59 | $6,000.00 | Hamilton | 2160m | Neutral | Jason Ainsworth | 1:59.6 | 2 |
| 24.2L | $71.00 |
3/8 | 12/03/2025 | 12 | NR up to 49 | $4,000.00 | Maryborough | 2190m | Neutral | Kerryn Manning | 2:01.0 | 1 |
| 10.4L | $19.00 |
6/10 | 28/02/2025 | 9 | NR 50 to 55 | $6,000.00 | Ararat | 2195m | Neutral | Lochie Cook | 2:01.9 | 2 |
| 43.1L | $101.00 |
6/7 | 19/02/2025 | 13 | NR 50 to 55 | $6,000.00 | Stawell | 2180m | Neutral | Kerryn Manning | 2:05.1 | 3 |
| 22.3L | $10.00 |
6/8 | 06/02/2025 | 6 | 0-2 WINS | $6,000.00 | Ballarat | 2200m | Neutral | Kerryn Manning | 2:02.1 | 5 |
| 11.7L | $34.00 |
5/6 | 16/03/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Maryborough | 1690m | T Ainsworth | 0 |
| 2L | $0.00 |

Driver: Michael Bellman
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Comments
Last start 2nd (Fr2) over 1690m after showing early pace at Maryborough, at the bell was leading 1.4 beaten a head by Tracy The Jet (2:05.50) in 3yo MAIDEN on April 2 at $2.15. Two runs back 9th (Sr1) over 2240m at this track beaten 75 m by Commodus (2:46.30) in 2yo G1 No NR CG on September 14 at $26. May find this tough.
Last Starts 23 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
2/9 | 02/04/2025 | 200 | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Maryborough | 1690m | Neutral | Michael Bellman | 1:59.5 | 2 |
| 0.2L | $2.15 |
1/6 | 26/03/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Hamilton | 1660m | Michael Bellman | 0 |
| 30L | $0.00 | ||
1/5 | 19/03/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Stawell | 1785m | Michael Bellman | 0 |
| 50L | $0.00 | ||
9/12 | 14/09/2024 | 10 | No NR | $100,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Michael Bellman | 1:59.5 | 1 |
| 76.4L | $26.00 |
3/9 | 04/09/2024 | 15 | No NR | $10,000.00 | Maryborough | 2190m | Neutral | Michael Bellman | 2:02.5 | 5 |
| 15.6L | $15.00 |
7/8 | 20/08/2024 | - | No NR | $10,000.00 | Shepparton | 2190m | Neutral | Michael Bellman | 2:03.1 | 4 |
| 47.5L | $3.70 |

Driver: Chris (Jnr) Lang
Stats
Comments
Lacklustre performance first-up beaten 25 m sixth behind Strzelecki Sun at Cranbourne over 1609m in a 0-2 WINS on April 18. Will take a lot from that run so can improve.
Last Starts 7 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
6/8 | 18/04/2025 | 153 | 0-2 WINS | $6,000.00 | Cranbourne | 1609m | Neutral | Chris Jnr Lang | 1:59.4 | 6 |
| 26.8L | $3.10 |
2/4 | 14/04/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Geelong | 2100m | Chris | 0 |
| 1L | $0.00 | ||
4/12 | 16/11/2024 | 4 | No NR | $60,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Chris Jnr Lang | 1:58.4 | 5 |
| 22.2L | $26.00 |
8/8 | 12/11/2024 | 16 | No NR | $10,000.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Neutral | Chris Jnr Lang | 1:57.9 | 4 |
| 204.1L | $2.00 |
5/12 | 27/10/2024 | 53 | No NR | $75,000.00 | Maryborough | 2190m | Neutral | Chris Jnr Lang | 2:01.6 | 2 |
| 26.6L | $26.00 |
2/2 | 22/10/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Ballarat | 2200m | Chris | 0 |
| 100L | $0.00 | ||
1/12 | 04/09/2024 | 12 | No NR | $10,000.00 | Maryborough | 2190m | Neutral | C A Lang | 2:06.4 | 2 |
| 0.2L | $2.80 |
3/9 | 23/08/2024 | 14 | No NR | $10,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | C A Lang | 2:00.3 | 5 |
| 2.3L | $10.00 |