Melton Race 4 - Dynamic Print Group Pace
SURFINGMAKESCENTS (2) added to a strong fresh record when she overcame a back row draw for a fighting win at this circuit. Up in distance but she also races well when second-up so can improve further and the good draw gives her every chance to take this next step. LE BELLE BIJOUX (1) has had trickier barriers at her last coupe but was beaten less than 3m by a good mare when she came from this barrier three back. This looks a suitable assignment. GHOST OF TIME (6) is a two-time second-up winner so should be improved and owns a good record at this longer distance. LOUIE LOU I (5) did a good job to come from the back row and finish second when resuming. Returns to the front line and races well second-up. FRUGAL FARE (9) broke last start but can feature with manners.

Driver: Ewa Justice
Stats
Comments
Last start 6th (Fr4) over 1720m after showing early pace at this track, beaten 6 m by Yambukian (2:00.30) in No NR on July 12 at $34. Before that, 4th (Sr1) over 2240m at this track beaten 10 m by Rakajed (2:40.20) in NR 75 to 89 on July 5 at $8.50. This looks a nice assignment and is drawn to advantage.
Last Starts 7 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
6/11 | 12/07/2025 | 7 | No NR | $22,500.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Ewa Justice | 1:52.5 | 4 |
| 6.2L | $34.00 |
4/12 | 05/07/2025 | 14 | NR 75 to 89 | $17,500.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Ewa Justice | 1:55.1 | 1 |
| 10.1L | $8.50 |
4/6 | 21/06/2025 | 7 | No NR | $22,500.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Ellen Tormey | 1:53.8 | 1 |
| 2.9L | $61.00 |
3/5 | 14/06/2025 | 7 | NR 80 to 89 | $17,500.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Ellen Tormey | 1:57.9 | 2 |
| 5.6L | $19.00 |
5/11 | 07/06/2025 | 14 | NR 75 to 89 | $17,500.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Ellen Tormey | 1:53.1 | 2 |
| 6.4L | $18.00 |
4/11 | 24/05/2025 | 7 | NR 80 to 89 | $17,500.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Ellen Tormey | 1:55.0 | 2 |
| 7.3L | $15.00 |
3/4 | 17/02/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bendigo | 2150m | Paul Males | 0 |
| 6L | $0.00 | ||
2/4 | 09/10/2023 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Melton | 2240m | P J Males | 0 |
| 5.5L | $0.00 |

Driver: Kerryn Manning
Stats
Comments
Continued her steady form from last campaign first-up. Returned to racing with a won by a nose (Sr2) at this track (2:02.40) beating Wings On The Line in NR up to 79 M on July 5 at $4.20 Won last start in her previous preparation at Geelong over 1609m NR up to 80 M. Draws well so can go on with it.
Last Starts 14 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1/9 | 05/07/2025 | 232 | NR up to 79 | $15,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Kerryn Manning | 1:54.6 | 2 |
| 0.1L | $4.20 |
1/7 | 15/11/2024 | 62 | NR up to 80 | $10,000.00 | Geelong | 1609m | Neutral | Kerryn Manning | 1:56.2 | 1 |
| 4.3L | $1.28 |
5/12 | 14/09/2024 | 7 | No NR | $150,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | G A Campbell | 1:53.7 | 4 |
| 13.4L | $34.00 |
2/9 | 07/09/2024 | 8 | No NR | $20,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | G A Campbell | 1:54.2 | 1 |
| 3.4L | $13.00 |
4/9 | 30/08/2024 | 13 | No NR | $10,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Kerryn Manning | 1:55.7 | 6 |
| 6.0L | $9.00 |
6/10 | 17/08/2024 | 49 | NR up to 95 | $17,500.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Kerryn Manning | 1:50.4 | 2 |
| 18.1L | $18.00 |
1/4 | 30/05/2022 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Horsham | 1700m | K E Manning | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 | ||
2/3 | 14/05/2022 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Ararat | 1790m | K Manning | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 |

Driver: Ellen Tormey
Stats
Comments
Last start was well back in the run when 10th (Fr3) over 1720m at this track beaten 12 m by Yambukian (2:00.30) in No NR on July 12 at $101. At the start before was driven from back in the field when 9th (Fr4) over 2240m at this track, beaten 23 m by Sahara Breeze (2:39.20) in No NR on July 5 at $151. Consider.
Last Starts 7 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
10/11 | 12/07/2025 | 7 | No NR | $22,500.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Tasmyn Potter | 1:52.5 | 3 |
| 12.2L | $101.00 |
9/11 | 05/07/2025 | 7 | No NR | $22,500.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | John Caldow | 1:54.4 | 4 |
| 23.8L | $151.00 |
9/10 | 28/06/2025 | 7 | No NR | $22,500.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Ellen Tormey | 1:52.4 | 3 |
| 14.0L | $101.00 |
8/8 | 21/06/2025 | 7 | NR up to 105 | $17,500.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Jack Laugher | 1:51.6 | 4 |
| 22.7L | $101.00 |
3/8 | 14/06/2025 | 7 | No NR | $22,500.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Jack Laugher | 1:54.7 | 1 |
| 4.4L | $23.00 |
10/10 | 07/06/2025 | 15 | No NR | $22,500.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Jack Laugher | 1:53.8 | 2 |
| 10.1L | $151.00 |
4/5 | 19/05/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bathurst | 1730m | Good | J G Coney | 0 |
| 8.7L | $0.00 | |
1/5 | 29/01/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Good | Seaton Grima | 0 |
| 3.3L | $0.00 |

Driver: Michael Bellman
Stats
Comments
Last start was driven from back in the field when 6th (Fr9) over 1609m at Menangle beaten 11 m by Craftmans Charlie (1:52.10) in NR up to 95 on July 5 at $7. Before that, was driven from back in the field when 11th (Fr7) over 1720m at this track, beaten 20 m by Hes From Heaven (1:59.90) in NR 83 to 96 on June 28 at $41. Can do better.
Last Starts 14 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
6/10 | 05/07/2025 | 7 | NR up to 95 | $20,400.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Neutral | Mat Rue | 1:52.1 | 9 |
| 11.6L | $7.00 |
11/11 | 28/06/2025 | 21 | NR 83 to 96 | $17,500.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Michael Bellman | 1:52.2 | 7 |
| 20.8L | $41.00 |
3/11 | 07/06/2025 | 7 | NR 75 to 89 | $17,500.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Nick Beale | 1:53.1 | 3 |
| 4.5L | $41.00 |
2/11 | 31/05/2025 | 7 | NR 83 to 96 | $17,500.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | David Miles | 1:54.5 | 1 |
| 0.1L | $26.00 |
8/9 | 24/05/2025 | 28 | NR up to 105 | $17,500.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | David Miles | 1:53.6 | 5 |
| 7.8L | $51.00 |
7/9 | 26/04/2025 | 7 | NR up to 95 | $20,400.00 | Menangle | 2300m | Fast | David Miles | 1:54.5 | 3 |
| 19.3L | $15.00 |
2/5 | 15/07/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Melton | 2240m | Michael Bellman | 0 |
| 1.5L | $0.00 | ||
5/6 | 02/04/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Melton | 2240m | D M Miles | 0 |
| 2L | $0.00 |

Driver: Ross Payne
Stats
Comments
Having his second run back from a spell. Solid effort when 2nd (Sr3) over 2240m at this track, beaten 8 m by Rakajed (2:40.20) in NR 75 to 89 on July 5 at $17. Can progress.
Last Starts 14 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
2/12 | 05/07/2025 | 84 | NR 75 to 89 | $17,500.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Ross Payne | 1:55.1 | 3 |
| 8.0L | $17.00 |
3/6 | 01/07/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Melton | 2240m | Good | Ross Payne | 0 |
| 7.5L | $0.00 | |
1/3 | 23/06/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bendigo | 2150m | Ross Payne | 0 |
| 10L | $0.00 | ||
7/11 | 12/04/2025 | 14 | NR 80 to 89 | $17,500.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Chris Svanosio | 1:55.0 | 1 |
| 9.9L | $14.00 |
7/8 | 29/03/2025 | 7 | NR 80 to 95 | $17,500.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Ross Payne | 1:56.1 | 4 |
| 17.3L | $4.60 |
3/11 | 22/03/2025 | 7 | No NR | $30,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Ross Payne | 1:55.0 | 3 |
| 10.5L | $34.00 |
4/8 | 15/03/2025 | 7 | NR up to 105 | $17,500.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Ross Payne | 1:53.1 | 2 |
| 4.6L | $6.50 |
2/11 | 08/03/2025 | 7 | NR 80 to 89 | $17,500.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Ross Payne | 1:52.6 | 2 |
| 0.1L | $4.00 |

Driver: Glen Craven
Stats
Comments
Resumed when beaten 7 m seventh after showing early speed, behind Yambukian over 1720m in a No NR on July 12. Improver.
Last Starts 7 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
7/11 | 12/07/2025 | 161 | No NR | $22,500.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Matthew Craven | 1:52.5 | 5 |
| 7.8L | $10.00 |
1/6 | 01/07/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Melton | 2240m | Good | S R Loftus | 0 |
| 4.2L | $0.00 | |
4/8 | 01/02/2025 | 7 | No NR | $30,000.00 | Melton | 1200m | Neutral | Jackie Barker | 5 |
| 3.4L | $6.00 | |
5/11 | 25/01/2025 | 7 | No NR | $30,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Jackie Barker | 1:52.6 | 1 |
| 14.6L | $151.00 |
9/11 | 18/01/2025 | 6 | No NR | $17,500.00 | Ballarat | 2200m | Neutral | Connor Clarke | 1:54.2 | 5 |
| 35.9L | $12.00 |
6/12 | 12/01/2025 | 29 | NR up to 105 | $30,000.00 | Hamilton | 2660m | Neutral | Connor Clarke | 1:56.4 | 6 |
| 6.0L | $41.00 |
2/9 | 14/12/2024 | 7 | NR 80 to 89 | $17,500.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Connor Clarke | 1:53.4 | 1 |
| 2.7L | $3.30 |
2/4 | 26/11/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Melton | 1720m | Connor Clarke | 0 |
| 4.5L | $0.00 |

Driver: Aaron Dunn
Stats
Comments
Failed to impress last start; 10th (Sr6) over 2240m at this track beaten 25 m by Rakajed (2:40.20) in NR 75 to 89 on July 5 at $3.60. Showed ability the run before when he won by a neck (Sr5) at this track (2:00.80) beating Collective Works in NR 68 to 82 on May 31 at $6.50 at the bell was 9th-22.2m on the pegs. Could bounce back.
Last Starts 14 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
10/12 | 05/07/2025 | 35 | NR 75 to 89 | $17,500.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Aaron Dunn | 1:55.1 | 6 |
| 25.4L | $3.60 |
1/12 | 31/05/2025 | 7 | NR 68 to 82 | $15,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Aaron Dunn | 1:53.0 | 5 |
| 0.3L | $6.50 |
4/9 | 24/05/2025 | 14 | NR up to 105 | $17,500.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Aaron Dunn | 1:53.6 | 2 |
| 0.2L | $8.50 |
8/10 | 10/05/2025 | 24 | NR 75 to 89 | $17,500.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Ryan Backhouse | 1:55.5 | 2 |
| 18.7L | $7.50 |
1/9 | 16/04/2025 | 53 | NR 65 or better | $8,000.00 | Mildura | 1790m | Neutral | Aaron Dunn | 1:57.9 | 2 |
| 0.2L | $1.80 |
9/10 | 22/02/2025 | 7 | NR up to 95 | $20,400.00 | Menangle | 2300m | Neutral | Aaron Dunn | 1:55.8 | 2 |
| 26.7L | $6.00 |
3/3 | 15/12/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Horsham | 2200m | Michael Bellman | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 | ||
2/5 | 25/06/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Melton | 1720m | A J Dunn | 0 |
| 4L | $0.00 |

Driver: Ryan Sanderson
Stats
Comments
Broke last start and was well beaten after breaking at this track on July 5. Before that, 5th (Fr3) over 2240m at this track, beaten 6 m by Beat Sweet (2:44.10) in NR 80 to 89 on June 14 at $15. Can feature with manners.
Last Starts 14 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
12/12 | 05/07/2025 | 21 | NR 75 to 89 | $17,500.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Ryan Sanderson | 1:55.1 | 4 |
| 216.5L | $3.50 |
5/5 | 14/06/2025 | 7 | NR 80 to 89 | $17,500.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Rebecca Bartley | 1:57.9 | 3 |
| 6.3L | $15.00 |
10/11 | 07/06/2025 | 59 | NR 75 to 89 | $17,500.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Rebecca Bartley | 1:53.1 | 3 |
| 11.7L | $8.50 |
1/3 | 22/05/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Shepparton | 2190m | Ryan Sanderson | 0 |
| 0.3L | $0.00 | ||
1/8 | 09/04/2025 | 11 | NR 60 to 74 | $8,000.00 | Bendigo | 1650m | Neutral | James Herbertson | 1:54.1 | 7 |
| 3.3L | $1.35 |
1/12 | 29/03/2025 | 17 | 0W/15 0K stake | $15,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Ryan Sanderson | 1:55.6 | 4 |
| 2.2L | $1.65 |
1/11 | 12/03/2025 | 21 | NR 60 to 74 | $8,000.00 | Bendigo | 1650m | Neutral | Ryan Sanderson | 1:54.0 | 3 |
| 0.2L | $1.75 |
2/5 | 06/03/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Shepparton | 2190m | Corey O'Donoghue | 0 |
| 0.2L | $0.00 |