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Melton Race 9 - Swift Signs Trot

KEAYANG LAVITA (3) is a progressive mare who made it six wins from her last seven starts when she led from wider to score by 3.2m last week. That was her second win from as many attempts at this circuit and distance. A good draw can see her do it again. PINNIE (4) had a favourable gate and was too good at this circuit two starts ago but was held up from the back row last week. With better fortune she could return to winning form. AVANT GUARD (6) must be considered after he raced parked but fought on for a 2m second here last week. DESTRIER (1) improved to place when second-up from this barrier last week. Could progress further.

Race Time:11:38 AM

Saturday, April 26, 2025

Track:Good

Weather:N/A

Prize Money:$0.00

Distance:1720m

Destrier (1)6118344x63

Trainer: Lisa Miles (Darraweit Guim)12 mths 21: 4-3-4

Driver: Lisa Miles

6 yo B H

Sire: BACARDI LINDY (USA)

Dam: MEREDITH CASTLE (AUS)

Stats

Career21: 4-3-4

LTS$29,440.00

BMR1:56.79

TS10: 2-1-2

Win %19.05%

Place %52.38%

Comments

Two back was well beaten into sixth after showing early speed, behind Keayang Lavita at this track over 1720m in a NR 60 to 69 on April 5 at $14. Then a handy effort when beaten by 2.25 m finishing third after a quick start, behind Aldebaran Acrux at this track over 2240m in a NR 70 to 85 on April 19 at $26. Working up to a win.

Last Starts 6 days since last start

Place	Date	Days	Class	Prize	Track	Dist.	Cnd.	Driver	Mile Rate	Gate	Result	Margin	Starting Price
3/11	19/04/2025	14	NR 70 to 85	$17,500.00	Melton	2240m	Neutral	Lisa Miles	1:58.5	1	1. Aldebaran Acrux USA 2. Avant Guard 3. Destrier	2.2L	$26.00
6/11	05/04/2025	91	NR 60 to 69	$10,000.00	Melton	1720m	Neutral	Lisa Miles	1:57.0	3	1. Keayang Lavita 2. Call Me Jack 3. Picket Wire	21.9L	$14.00
4/8	27/03/2025	-	Trial	$0.00	Shepparton	2190m		Lisa Miles		0	1. Cornishtown Kid 2. Shaken Sands 3. Skygazer	5L	$0.00
1/2	20/03/2025	-	Trial	$0.00	Shepparton	2190m		Lisa Miles		0	1. Destrier 2. You Got Me Good	20L	$0.00
4/9	04/01/2025	8	NR 66 to 75	$10,000.00	Bendigo	1650m	Neutral	Lisa Miles	1:57.0	4	1. Im Bobby 2. Bitta Irish Luck 3. Thunda Struck	14.2L	$4.40
4/9	27/12/2024	13	NR 60 to 69	$10,000.00	Melton	1720m	Neutral	Lisa Miles	1:58.7	2	1. Claudy An Gus 2. Aldebaran Boyd 3. Tripod NZ	4.0L	$4.40
3/8	14/12/2024	7	No NR	$15,000.00	Melton	2240m	Neutral	Lisa Miles	1:59.3	2	1. Perfidious Sue 2. Aldebaran Brooke 3. Destrier	5.3L	$61.00
8/10	07/12/2024	14	NR 60 to 69	$10,000.00	Melton	1720m	Neutral	Lisa Miles	1:57.4	2	1. Thunda Struck 2. Picket Wire 3. Aldebaran Demi	18.5L	$12.00

Aldebaran Miley (2)1747466637

Trainer: Chris Svanosio (Romsey)12 mths 55: 8-4-8

Driver: Taylor Youl

5 yo B M

Sire: FATHER PATRICK (USA)

Dam: MASON MAGIC (AUS)

Stats

Career55: 8-4-8

LTS$156,585.00

BMR1:57.89

TS37: 4-2-6

Win %14.55%

Place %36.36%

Comments

Last start 7th (Fr6) over 2240m after showing early pace at this track was leading by 3.26 at the bell, beaten 7 m by Aldebaran Acrux (2:45.00) in NR 70 to 85 on April 19 at $19. Before that, a solid effort when 3rd (Fr1) over 1720m after showing early speed at this track beaten 4 m by Pinnie (2:04.30) in NR 70 to 85 on April 12 at $6.50. Among the chances on best figures.

Last Starts 6 days since last start

Place	Date	Days	Class	Prize	Track	Dist.	Cnd.	Driver	Mile Rate	Gate	Result	Margin	Starting Price
7/11	19/04/2025	7	NR 70 to 85	$17,500.00	Melton	2240m	Neutral	Taylor Youl	1:58.5	6	1. Aldebaran Acrux USA 2. Avant Guard 3. Destrier	7.9L	$19.00
3/9	12/04/2025	7	NR 70 to 85	$17,500.00	Melton	1720m	Neutral	Chris Svanosio	1:56.3	1	1. Pinnie 2. El Resamo 3. Aldebaran Miley	4.0L	$6.50
6/11	05/04/2025	14	NR 70 to 85	$17,500.00	Melton	2240m	Neutral	Taylor Youl	1:59.7	4	1. El Resamo 2. Brandlo Prince 3. Pinnie	12.9L	$6.50
6/12	22/03/2025	7	No NR	$60,000.00	Melton	2760m	Neutral	Taylor Youl	1:59.5	5	1. Im Ready Jet 2. Aldebaran Acrux USA 3. Ebonys Avenger	14.8L	$101.00
6/8	15/03/2025	14	NR 70 to 85	$17,500.00	Melton	1720m	Neutral	Taylor Youl	1:57.9	6	1. Avant Guard 2. More Wanted 3. Picket Wire	4.4L	$13.00
4/8	01/03/2025	7	NR 70 to 85	$17,500.00	Melton	1720m	Neutral	Ross Payne	1:55.5	3	1. Im Bobby 2. Aldebaran Acrux USA 3. Ebonys Avenger	15.9L	$23.00
1/2	01/07/2024	-	Trial	$0.00	Melton	2240m		C D Svanosio		0	1. Aldebaran Miley 2. Eagle Whizz	44.5L	$0.00
1/5	27/05/2024	-	Trial	$0.00	Melton	2240m		C D Svanosio		0	1. Aldebaran Miley 2. All The Trix 3. Majestic Mover	0L	$0.00

Keayang Lavita (3)6221111011

Trainer: M A Lee, P Lee 12 mths 12: 6-2-0

Driver: Glen Craven

4 yo BR M

Sire: VOLSTEAD (USA)

Dam: ANOTHER PLAYER (NZ)

Stats

Career12: 6-2-0

LTS$29,010.00

BMR1:56.96

TS4: 3-0-0

Win %50.00%

Place %66.67%

Comments

Four-year-old mare racing in fine form. Won her last two outings at this track both over 1720m. Last start won by 3 m as favourite (Fr6) at this track (2:05.50) beating Dichotomy in NR 60 to 69 on April 19 at $2.15 at the bell was leading 5.62. Can win again.

Last Starts 6 days since last start

Place	Date	Days	Class	Prize	Track	Dist.	Cnd.	Driver	Mile Rate	Gate	Result	Margin	Starting Price
1/9	19/04/2025	14	NR 60 to 69	$10,000.00	Melton	1720m	Neutral	Glen Craven	1:57.4	6	1. Keayang Lavita 2. Dichotomy 3. Call Me Jack	3.2L	$2.15
1/11	05/04/2025	7	NR 60 to 69	$10,000.00	Melton	1720m	Neutral	Jason Lee	1:57.0	2	1. Keayang Lavita 2. Call Me Jack 3. Picket Wire	9.0L	$6.50
11/11	29/03/2025	8	NR 60 to 69	$10,000.00	Melton	2240m	Neutral	Glen Craven	1:57.9	2	1. Susan Is Her Name 2. Dichotomy 3. Bitta Irish Luck	53.5L	$8.50
1/7	21/03/2025	14	NR 54 to 60	$7,000.00	Geelong	1609m	Neutral	Glen Craven	2:00.0	5	1. Keayang Lavita 2. Dichotomy 3. Jakarta NZ	0.1L	$1.55
1/9	07/03/2025	13	NR 50 to 55	$6,000.00	Geelong	1609m	Neutral	Jason Lee	1:58.5	4	1. Keayang Lavita 2. Lady In The Sky NZ 3. Nabrina USA	2.5L	$2.40
1/12	22/02/2025	8	NR up to 55	$8,000.00	Melton	2240m	Neutral	Glen Craven	1:59.5	6	1. Keayang Lavita 2. Romantic Nina 3. Amour Maternal	3.6L	$5.50
2/5	21/01/2025	-	Trial	$0.00	Terang	2180m		Glen Craven		0	1. Mattyo 2. Keayang Lavita 3. Jilliby Dreamlover	10L	$0.00
1/6	07/01/2025	-	Trial	$0.00	Terang	2180m		Jason Lee		0	1. Keayang Lavita 2. Keayang Francisco 3. Keayang Moscato	0L	$0.00

Pinnie (4)45813x7316

Trainer: Andy Gath (Long Forest)12 mths 20: 5-5-5

Driver: Kate Gath

4 yo B BR M

Sire: VOLSTEAD (USA)

Dam: NEEDLE (NZ)

Stats

Career20: 5-5-5

LTS$102,558.00

BMR1:56.30

TS9: 2-2-1

Win %25.00%

Place %75.00%

Comments

Held up last start; 6th (Sr1) over 2240m at this track was 4th-8.42 at the bell, beaten 7 m by Aldebaran Acrux (2:45.00) in NR 70 to 85 on April 19 at $8. Showed ability the race before when she won by 2.75 m as favourite after showing early speed, (Fr2) at this track (2:04.30) beating El Resamo in NR 70 to 85 on April 12 at $2.60. Great chance to bounce back.

Last Starts 6 days since last start

Place	Date	Days	Class	Prize	Track	Dist.	Cnd.	Driver	Mile Rate	Gate	Result	Margin	Starting Price
6/11	19/04/2025	7	NR 70 to 85	$17,500.00	Melton	2240m	Neutral	John Caldow	1:58.5	1	1. Aldebaran Acrux USA 2. Avant Guard 3. Destrier	7.8L	$8.00
1/9	12/04/2025	7	NR 70 to 85	$17,500.00	Melton	1720m	Neutral	Kate Gath	1:56.3	2	1. Pinnie 2. El Resamo 3. Aldebaran Miley	2.7L	$2.60
3/11	05/04/2025	21	NR 70 to 85	$17,500.00	Melton	2240m	Neutral	Kate Gath	1:59.7	3	1. El Resamo 2. Brandlo Prince 3. Pinnie	9.0L	$4.40
7/8	15/03/2025	139	NR 70 to 85	$17,500.00	Melton	1720m	Neutral	Kate Gath	1:57.9	3	1. Avant Guard 2. More Wanted 3. Picket Wire	7.0L	$1.95
1/5	04/03/2025	-	Trial	$0.00	Melton	2240m	Good	Kate Gath		0	1. Pinnie 2. Mega Spur 3. Tipsy Turvy	0.2L	$0.00
3/12	27/10/2024	7	No NR	$75,000.00	Maryborough	2690m	Neutral	Kate Gath	2:01.1	2	1. Keayang Zahara 2. Valtino 3. Pinnie	9.8L	$26.00
1/9	20/10/2024	8	No NR	$10,000.00	Maryborough	2690m	Neutral	Kate Gath	2:03.8	3	1. Pinnie 2. Kyvalley Michael NZ 3. Remus Phoenix	3.5L	$4.20
1/4	30/07/2024	-	Trial	$0.00	Melton	1720m		Kate Gath		0	1. Pinnie 2. Stockman Peter 3. Call Me Jack	5.5L	$0.00

More Wanted (5)5327463327

Trainer: Vince Dicocco (Toolern Vale)12 mths 59: 8-10-13

Driver: Jack Laugher

6 yo B G

Sire: CREATINE (USA)

Dam: MUSCLE RUBY (AUS)

Stats

Career59: 8-10-13

LTS$122,115.00

BMR1:57.28

TS25: 4-4-5

Win %13.56%

Place %52.54%

Comments

Last start 7th (FT Fr4) over 2760m at this track was 9th-25.56 at the bell, beaten 16 m by Harold Smith (3:28.40) in No NR on March 29 at $14. Two runs back was driven from back in the field when 2nd (Fr7) over 1720m at this track was 4th-7.78 at the bell, beaten a nose by Avant Guard (2:06.00) in NR 70 to 85 on March 15 at $13. Forward showing expected.

Last Starts 27 days since last start

Place	Date	Days	Class	Prize	Track	Dist.	Cnd.	Driver	Mile Rate	Gate	Result	Margin	Starting Price
7/11	29/03/2025	14	No NR	$22,500.00	Melton	2760m	Neutral	Jack Laugher	2:00.7	4	1. Harold Smith NZ 2. Illawong Larajay 3. Sundons Courage	16.3L	$14.00
2/8	15/03/2025	15	NR 70 to 85	$17,500.00	Melton	1720m	Neutral	Jack Laugher	1:57.9	7	1. Avant Guard 2. More Wanted 3. Picket Wire	0.1L	$13.00
3/10	28/02/2025	13	No NR	$20,000.00	Ararat	2570m	Neutral	Jack Laugher	2:02.5	0	1. Aldebaran Vera 2. Jazspur 3. More Wanted	6.4L	$9.50
3/9	15/02/2025	35	NR 70 to 85	$17,500.00	Melton	2240m	Neutral	Jack Laugher	1:59.7	1	1. Aldebaran Acrux USA 2. Sebastians Boy 3. More Wanted	5.2L	$15.00
6/9	11/01/2025	14	NR 75 to 85	$17,500.00	Shepparton	2190m	Neutral	John Caldow	1:58.6	2	1. Aldebaran Miley 2. Kings Guard 3. Hephaestus Phoenix	15.4L	$31.00
4/9	28/12/2024	7	NR 70 to 85	$17,500.00	Cranbourne	2080m	Neutral	John Caldow	2:00.4	5	1. Illawong Larajay 2. Hephaestus Phoenix 3. Picket Wire	8.9L	$8.50
4/4	22/06/2024	-	Trial	$0.00	Bacchus Marsh	1940m		Blake Pace		0	1. All That Remains 2. Our Safari Sun 3. Rocky Valley	6L	$0.00
4/7	12/03/2024	-	Trial	$0.00	Melton	2240m		J J Caldow		0	1. Phoenix Red 2. Preferred Love 3. Our Safari Sun	14L	$0.00

Avant Guard (6)x221010462

Trainer: Ross Graham (Sutton Grange)12 mths 50: 10-10-3

Driver: Ellen Tormey

5 yo CH H

Sire: USED TO ME (FR)

Dam: ERINGA BELLE (AUS)

Stats

Career50: 10-10-3

LTS$79,780.00

BMR1:57.90

TS26: 6-6-2

Win %20.00%

Place %46.00%

Comments

Improved last start with a good run when 2nd (Fr4) over 2240m at this track, at the bell was 2nd-3.26 beaten 2 m by Aldebaran Acrux (2:45.00) in NR 70 to 85 on April 19 at $18. Among the better chances.

Last Starts 6 days since last start

Place	Date	Days	Class	Prize	Track	Dist.	Cnd.	Driver	Mile Rate	Gate	Result	Margin	Starting Price
2/11	19/04/2025	7	NR 70 to 85	$17,500.00	Melton	2240m	Neutral	Ellen Tormey	1:58.5	4	1. Aldebaran Acrux USA 2. Avant Guard 3. Destrier	2.0L	$18.00
6/9	12/04/2025	7	NR 70 to 85	$17,500.00	Melton	1720m	Neutral	James Herbertson	1:56.3	4	1. Pinnie 2. El Resamo 3. Aldebaran Miley	5.4L	$7.00
4/11	05/04/2025	7	NR 70 to 85	$17,500.00	Melton	2240m	Neutral	James Herbertson	1:59.7	1	1. El Resamo 2. Brandlo Prince 3. Pinnie	11.3L	$8.50
11/11	29/03/2025	14	NR 70 to 85	$17,500.00	Melton	1720m	Neutral	Josh Duggan	1:57.3	7	1. Watts Up Partytime 2. Aldebaran Brooke 3. Little Yankee	191.3L	$41.00
1/8	15/03/2025	7	NR 70 to 85	$17,500.00	Melton	1720m	Neutral	James Herbertson	1:57.9	4	1. Avant Guard 2. More Wanted 3. Picket Wire	0.1L	$6.00
11/11	08/03/2025	7	0W/15 0K stake	$15,000.00	Melton	2240m	Neutral	James Herbertson	2:01.4	2	1. Heza Gun 2. Tictok 3. Picket Wire	163.6L	$2.40
3/5	10/02/2025	-	Trial	$0.00	Bendigo	2150m		Ross Graham		0	1. Izarra 2. Illawong Stardust 3. Avant Guard	23L	$0.00
3/8	20/11/2023	-	Trial	$0.00	Bendigo	2150m		R A Graham		0	1. Tiney 2. Sunnycoast Secret 3. Avant Guard	4L	$0.00

Nephew Of Sonoko (7)9558786984

Trainer: Ross Graham (Sutton Grange)12 mths 169: 20-13-19

Driver: Liam Older

9 yo B G

Sire: DANNY BOUCHEA (AUS)

Dam: SISTER OF SONOKO (AUS)

Stats

Career169: 20-13-19

LTS$318,610.00

BMR1:55.30

TS94: 8-5-6

Win %11.83%

Place %30.77%

Comments

Last start 4th (Sr2) over 2240m at this track was 6th-12.49 at the bell, beaten 5.5 m by Aldebaran Acrux (2:45.00) in NR 70 to 85 on April 19 at $81. At his previous start 8th (Sr2) over 1720m at this track, beaten 12 m by Pinnie (2:04.30) in NR 70 to 85 on April 12 at $41. Can improve sharply.

Last Starts 6 days since last start

Place	Date	Days	Class	Prize	Track	Dist.	Cnd.	Driver	Mile Rate	Gate	Result	Margin	Starting Price
4/11	19/04/2025	7	NR 70 to 85	$17,500.00	Melton	2240m	Neutral	Liam Older	1:58.5	2	1. Aldebaran Acrux USA 2. Avant Guard 3. Destrier	5.5L	$81.00
8/9	12/04/2025	35	NR 70 to 85	$17,500.00	Melton	1720m	Neutral	Liam Older	1:56.3	2	1. Pinnie 2. El Resamo 3. Aldebaran Miley	12.4L	$41.00
1/3	07/04/2025	-	Trial	$0.00	Bendigo	2150m		Liam Older		0	1. Nephew Of Sonoko 2. I Dream Of Millie 3. Bitta Irish Luck	4L	$0.00
9/10	08/03/2025	7	NR 70 to 85	$17,500.00	Melton	2240m	Neutral	Luke Dunne	2:01.7	7	1. Im Bobby 2. Little Yankee 3. Brandlo Prince	34.6L	$9.50
6/8	01/03/2025	7	No NR	$22,500.00	Melton	1720m	Neutral	James Herbertson	1:55.1	3	1. Aldebaran Zeus 2. Parisian Artiste 3. Harry Stamper NZ	14.2L	$21.00
8/8	22/02/2025	14	No NR	$30,000.00	Melton	2760m	Neutral	Ellen Tormey	1:59.7	1	1. Keayang Chucky 2. Harry Stamper NZ 3. Lovemeto NZ	56.2L	$81.00
7/11	08/02/2025	7	No NR	$60,000.00	Cranbourne	2555m	Neutral	James Herbertson	2:00.9	4	1. Oscar Bonavena NZ 2. Harold Smith NZ 3. Ebonys Avenger	27.5L	$41.00
3/4	16/03/2024	-	Trial	$0.00	Maryborough	2190m		J Herbertson		0	1. Yankee Gambler 2. Til Heavens Rockn NZ 3. Nephew Of Sonoko	14L	$0.00

El Resamo (1)6658225120

Trainer: David Barbetti (Burrumbeet)12 mths 101: 12-13-7

Driver: David Barbetti

7 yo B G

Sire: RED SAMURAI (AUS)

Dam: EL GELATO (NZ)

Stats

Career101: 12-13-7

LTS$130,895.00

BMR1:57.00

TS50: 3-9-5

Win %11.88%

Place %31.68%

Comments

Last start broke in score up and was out of position at the start 11th (Fr7) over 2240m at this track, well beaten by Aldebaran Acrux (2:45.00) in NR 70 to 85 on April 19 at $71. Two runs back 2nd (Fr3) over 1720m after showing early pace at this track beaten 2.75 m by Pinnie (2:04.30) in NR 70 to 85 on April 12 at $10. Finding a few ahead of him.

Last Starts 6 days since last start

Place	Date	Days	Class	Prize	Track	Dist.	Cnd.	Driver	Mile Rate	Gate	Result	Margin	Starting Price
11/11	19/04/2025	7	NR 70 to 85	$17,500.00	Melton	2240m	Neutral	David Barbetti	1:58.5	7	1. Aldebaran Acrux USA 2. Avant Guard 3. Destrier	141.1L	$71.00
2/9	12/04/2025	7	NR 70 to 85	$17,500.00	Melton	1720m	Neutral	David Barbetti	1:56.3	3	1. Pinnie 2. El Resamo 3. Aldebaran Miley	2.7L	$10.00
1/11	05/04/2025	7	NR 70 to 85	$17,500.00	Melton	2240m	Neutral	David Barbetti	1:59.7	2	1. El Resamo 2. Brandlo Prince 3. Pinnie	5.8L	$10.00
5/11	29/03/2025	7	NR 70 to 85	$17,500.00	Melton	1720m	Neutral	David Barbetti	1:57.3	2	1. Watts Up Partytime 2. Aldebaran Brooke 3. Little Yankee	9.0L	$14.00
2/10	22/03/2025	7	NR 60 to 69	$10,000.00	Melton	1720m	Neutral	David Barbetti	1:59.3	7	1. Kyvalleyhoneybunny 2. El Resamo 3. Picket Wire	0.2L	$5.50
2/11	15/03/2025	7	NR 60 to 69	$10,000.00	Melton	2240m	Neutral	David Barbetti	2:01.1	2	1. Mitchell Wrap 2. El Resamo 3. Mega Spur	1.4L	$71.00
3/4	01/09/2024	-	Trial	$0.00	Maryborough	2190m		D Barbetti		0	1. Remi Lou 2. The Silent Assassin NZ 3. El Resamo	3L	$0.00
1/5	05/11/2023	-	Trial	$0.00	Maryborough	2190m		D P Barbetti		0	1. El Resamo 2. Xebec 3. Cork	30L	$0.00