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Melton Race 7 - Swift Signs 3Yo Pace

ALWAYS DANCING (6) has placed in his three starts here since switching yards, last week working from the back row to find the front before sticking on. Returns to the front row and hasn't missed a place at this distance. Gets his chance. CROCODILE SOCKS (4) continues to race well, last time pushing to the front from this same barrier before sticking on to place. Rarely out of the money at this distance. Major player. MY ULTIMATE BARNEY (8) drew much wider on this row when midfield last start but won his previous two at this circuit and distance. Draws for a trail and could return to winning form. IN AN IDEAL WORLD (7) must be respected after racing wide but sticking on for second last time. RUFF NUT (1) will be fitter for recent racing and could feature from the ace draw.

Race Time:10:54 AM

Saturday, July 19, 2025

Track:Good

Weather:Fine

Prize Money:$0.00

Distance:2240m

Ruff Nut (1)728162x665

Trainer: Aaron Dunn (Horsham)12 mths 17: 3-2-1

Driver: Aaron Dunn

3 yo B C

Sire: POSTER BOY (AUS)

Dam: AZZGOODAZZ (AUS)

Stats

Career17: 3-2-1

LTS$24,106.00

BMR1:56.90

TS5: 0-0-1

Win %17.65%

Place %35.29%

Comments

Last start 5th (Fr2) over 2240m at this track beaten 21 m by Cigano (2:42.30) in 3yo No NR on July 5 at $26. At his previous start 6th (Fr4) over 1700m after showing early speed at Horsham was 4th-6.6 at the bell, beaten 4 m by Jazzy Melea (2:04.90) in NR 56 to 64 on June 11 at $7. Building in fitness and can show more from the draw on the pegs.

Last Starts 14 days since last start

Place	Date	Days	Class	Prize	Track	Dist.	Cnd.	Driver	Mile Rate	Gate	Result	Margin	Starting Price
5/9	05/07/2025	24	No NR	$15,000.00	Melton	2240m	Neutral	Aaron Dunn	1:56.6	2	1. Cigano 2. Always Dancing 3. Crocodile Socks	21.7L	$26.00
6/10	11/06/2025	14	NR 56 to 64	$8,000.00	Horsham	1700m	Neutral	Chris Svanosio	1:58.2	4	1. Jazzy Melea 2. Ranger Rick NZ 3. Eastbro Kozzy	4.2L	$7.00
6/8	28/05/2025	64	NR 55 to 64	$7,000.00	Horsham	1700m	Neutral	Aaron Dunn	1:55.5	4	1. All Blazing Guns 2. Foxy Two Gloves 3. Jensville	14.6L	$2.00
1/5	14/05/2025	-	Trial	$0.00	Ararat	1790m		Ryan Backhouse		0	1. Ruff Nut 2. One Golden Deal 3. Royal Rockstar	9.5L	$0.00
2/8	25/03/2025	10	NR 56 to 64	$7,000.00	Swan Hill	2240m	Neutral	Aaron Dunn	1:56.8	4	1. Neatntidy 2. Ruff Nut 3. Dieing Art	3.7L	$1.35
6/7	15/03/2025	9	No NR	$20,000.00	Melton	1720m	Neutral	Kerryn Manning	1:54.9	1	1. Calexico 2. Golden Tribe 3. Forty Love	11.0L	$19.00
1/10	06/03/2025	5	NR up to 47	$9,790.00	Penrith	2125m	Neutral	Aaron Dunn	1:58.4	4	1. Ruff Nut 2. Follow The Eclipse 3. Tigerlicious	3.1L	$1.15
1/2	08/02/2025	-	Trial	$0.00	Maryborough	2190m		A Dunn		0	1. Ruff Nut 2. Carramar Solomona	0L	$0.00

Torque Power (2)1976155171

Trainer: Peter Manning (Great Western)12 mths 38: 8-3-4

Driver: Kerryn Manning

3 yo B G

Sire: SWEET LOU (USA)

Dam: TORQUE OF LIFE (AUS)

Stats

Career38: 8-3-4

LTS$37,415.00

BMR1:54.40

TS6: 0-0-1

Win %21.05%

Place %39.47%

Comments

Has been racing well this preparation and showed plenty of improvement following July 5 run. Last start posted a big 3 m win as favourite when quickly away, (Fr4) at Echuca (2:09.60) beating Karuma Kev in NR up to 55 on July 8 at $2.30 at the bell was leading 0.8. This race will be harder than that win. Place best this time.

Last Starts 11 days since last start

Place	Date	Days	Class	Prize	Track	Dist.	Cnd.	Driver	Mile Rate	Gate	Result	Margin	Starting Price
1/10	08/07/2025	3	NR up to 55	$8,000.00	Echuca	1755m	Neutral	Kerryn Manning	1:58.8	4	1. Torque Power 2. Karuma Kev 3. High Flux	3.2L	$2.30
7/9	05/07/2025	3	No NR	$15,000.00	Melton	2240m	Neutral	Kerryn Manning	1:56.6	3	1. Cigano 2. Always Dancing 3. Crocodile Socks	24.4L	$41.00
1/12	02/07/2025	11	NR up to 55	$6,000.00	Bendigo	1650m	Neutral	Kerryn Manning	1:54.4	4	1. Torque Power 2. Serene Rock 3. Wicked Mitzi	1.5L	$6.00
5/7	21/06/2025	14	No NR	$15,000.00	Melton	2240m	Neutral	Kerryn Manning	1:56.5	2	1. Keayang Hollywood 2. Always Dancing 3. Crocodile Socks	5.5L	$34.00
5/8	07/06/2025	10	No NR	$15,000.00	Melton	2240m	Neutral	Kerryn Manning	1:56.2	5	1. Keayang Hollywood 2. Forty Love 3. Calexico	11.5L	$101.00
1/10	28/05/2025	14	NR up to 49	$4,000.00	Horsham	2200m	Neutral	Kerryn Manning	2:01.9	3	1. Torque Power 2. She Will Wantano 3. The Democrat	1.3L	$1.75
5/7	07/08/2024	-	Trial	$0.00	Horsham	2200m		Kerryn Manning		0	1. Wicked Hangover 2. Ruff Nut 3. Just Callme Torque	0.2L	$0.00
4/7	16/03/2024	-	Trial	$0.00	Maryborough	1690m		Brent Murphy		0	1. Wicked Mitzi 2. Moonie River 3. Destiny Kept	6L	$0.00

Major Crunch (3)1315246821

Trainer: Geoff Webster (Bannockburn)12 mths 22: 3-2-4

Driver: Michael Bellman

3 yo B G

Sire: CAPTAIN CRUNCH (USA)

Dam: DIGITAL ART (NZ)

Stats

Career22: 3-2-4

LTS$15,588.00

BMR1:55.20

TS3: 0-0-0

Win %13.64%

Place %40.91%

Comments

Last start won a big 6 m win as favourite when quickly away, (Fr3) at Cranbourne (2:36.50) beating Best Back Bruce in NR up to 49 on July 13 at $1.40. Can get into the finish again.

Last Starts 6 days since last start

Place	Date	Days	Class	Prize	Track	Dist.	Cnd.	Driver	Mile Rate	Gate	Result	Margin	Starting Price
1/6	13/07/2025	18	NR up to 49	$4,000.00	Cranbourne	2080m	Neutral	Michael Bellman	2:01.1	3	1. Major Crunch 2. Best Back Bruce 3. Dancingonstarlight	6.4L	$1.40
2/8	25/06/2025	33	0-2 WINS	$6,000.00	Terang	2180m	Neutral	G F Webster	2:01.1	4	1. Keayang Seaside 2. Major Crunch 3. Ynobe Dakota	3.0L	$4.80
8/9	23/05/2025	7	NR 50 to 55	$8,000.00	Melton	1720m	Neutral	Michael Bellman	1:53.4	5	1. In An Ideal World 2. Delightful Charm 3. Montana Pride	52.6L	$34.00
6/9	16/05/2025	18	NR 50 to 55	$6,000.00	Geelong	1609m	Neutral	Kerryn Manning	1:54.6	2	1. In An Ideal World 2. Montana Pride 3. Best Ever Bling	13.9L	$7.00
4/9	28/04/2025	11	NR 50 to 55	$6,000.00	Terang	1680m	Neutral	Michael Bellman	1:55.7	2	1. Startin To Gogh 2. Eastbro Kozzy 3. Keayang Hollywood	6.0L	$9.00
2/11	17/04/2025	13	NR 50 to 55	$6,000.00	Ballarat	1710m	Neutral	Michael Bellman	1:53.8	2	1. Browniesatmidnight 2. Major Crunch 3. Nice One Centurion	3.7L	$3.50
4/5	04/02/2025	-	Trial	$0.00	Melton	2240m	Good	G F Webster		0	1. Tuivasa 2. Luv The Nitelife 3. Descanso	36.4L	$0.00
3/4	09/06/2024	-	Trial	$0.00	Mount Gambier	1780m		D J Drury		0	1. Lambro Mach 2. Jades Hope 3. Major Crunch	7L	$0.00

Crocodile Socks (4)6325x11433

Trainer: Isabel Walsh (Kialla)12 mths 13: 4-2-4

Driver: Ryan Sanderson

3 yo B C

Sire: SWEET LOU (USA)

Dam: CROCODILE TEARS (AUS)

Stats

Career13: 4-2-4

LTS$32,842.00

BMR1:54.47

TS6: 0-2-2

Win %30.77%

Place %76.92%

Comments

Solid performance when beaten by 2.5 m finishing third after a quick start, behind Keayang Hollywood at this track over 2240m in a 3yo No NR on June 21 at $2.15. Then a handy effort when beaten by 5.5 m finishing third after a quick start, behind Cigano at this track over 2240m in a 3yo No NR on July 5 at $6. Major player.

Last Starts 14 days since last start

Place	Date	Days	Class	Prize	Track	Dist.	Cnd.	Driver	Mile Rate	Gate	Result	Margin	Starting Price
3/9	05/07/2025	14	No NR	$15,000.00	Melton	2240m	Neutral	Chris Alford	1:56.6	4	1. Cigano 2. Always Dancing 3. Crocodile Socks	5.3L	$6.00
3/7	21/06/2025	14	No NR	$15,000.00	Melton	2240m	Neutral	Chris Alford	1:56.5	1	1. Keayang Hollywood 2. Always Dancing 3. Crocodile Socks	2.4L	$2.15
4/8	07/06/2025	8	No NR	$15,000.00	Melton	2240m	Neutral	Chris Alford	1:56.2	2	1. Keayang Hollywood 2. Forty Love 3. Calexico	6.7L	$2.60
1/9	30/05/2025	7	NR 45 to 52	$9,790.00	Wagga	2270m	Fast	Cameron Hart	1:55.4	1	1. Crocodile Socks 2. Unchainmyart 3. Shes A Warrawee	7.5L	$1.40
1/10	23/05/2025	188	NR up to 58	$9,790.00	Wagga	2270m	Neutral	Ryan Sanderson	1:56.5	3	1. Crocodile Socks 2. Whilemena Rita 3. Zen Master	2.9L	$1.50
5/12	16/11/2024	8	No NR	$100,000.00	Melton	2240m	Neutral	Nathan Jack	1:53.7	3	1. Mac Bon 2. Arsenio 3. In An Ideal World	24.6L	$11.00
1/8	31/10/2024	-	Trial	$0.00	Shepparton	2190m		N Jack		0	1. Crocodile Socks 2. Nomorelying 3. Its A Sweet Life NZ	1L	$0.00
1/7	22/08/2024	-	Trial	$0.00	Shepparton	2190m		David Moran		0	1. Crocodile Socks 2. Fear The Power 3. Guaranteed End	15L	$0.00

Always Dancing (6)6211111223

Trainer: Matthew Craven (Ecklin South)12 mths 19: 11-4-2

Driver: Matthew Craven

3 yo B C

Sire: ALWAYS B MIKI (USA)

Dam: COME DANCE WITH ME (NZ)

Stats

Career19: 11-4-2

LTS$53,571.00

BMR1:56.90

TS3: 0-2-1

Win %57.89%

Place %89.47%

Comments

Solid run when beaten by 2.75 m finishing second after showing early speed, behind Cigano at this track over 2240m in a 3yo No NR on July 5 at $3.70. Then a handy effort when beaten by 8 m finishing third behind Thestatesman at this track over 2240m in a 0W/15 0K stake on July 12 at $1.95. In form and is a strong 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
3/11	12/07/2025	7	0W/15 0K stake	$15,000.00	Melton	2240m	Neutral	Matthew Craven	1:55.2	4	1. Thestatesman 2. The Iron Duke 3. Always Dancing	8.5L	$1.95
2/9	05/07/2025	14	No NR	$15,000.00	Melton	2240m	Neutral	Matthew Craven	1:56.6	1	1. Cigano 2. Always Dancing 3. Crocodile Socks	2.7L	$3.70
2/7	21/06/2025	28	No NR	$15,000.00	Melton	2240m	Neutral	Matthew Craven	1:56.5	4	1. Keayang Hollywood 2. Always Dancing 3. Crocodile Socks	0.1L	$4.60
1/9	24/05/2025	7	NR up to 69	$14,000.00	Globe Derby	1800m	Neutral	Wayne Hill	1:57.1	4	1. Always Dancing 2. Just Chai 3. Duke Of Dundee NZ	1.2L	$1.35
1/7	17/05/2025	4	NR up to 69	$4,500.00	Globe Derby	1800m	Neutral	Wayne Hill	1:57.0	2	1. Always Dancing 2. Just Chai 3. Major Icon NZ	9.2L	$1.45
1/6	13/05/2025	14	NR 43 to 49	$4,500.00	Mount Gambier	1780m	Neutral	H Lewis	2:00.3	6	1. Always Dancing 2. Heavy Metal Hammer 3. Classact	5.0L	$1.45
99/4	30/10/2024	-	Trial	$0.00	Mount Gambier	1780m		B M Howard		0	1. Stormy Woods 2. Purple Kaida 3. Tiz A Cruiser	99L	$0.00
2/6	21/08/2024	-	Trial	$0.00	Hamilton	1660m		J Finnis		0	1. Julius Shadow 2. Always Dancing 3. The Stylist	0L	$0.00

In An Ideal World (7)9432116482

Trainer: John Justice (Toolern Vale)12 mths 24: 3-4-4

Driver: Ewa Justice

3 yo B C

Sire: AMERICAN IDEAL (USA)

Dam: LIFE INTHEFASTLANE (AUS)

Stats

Career24: 3-4-4

LTS$36,870.00

BMR1:53.38

TS12: 1-2-1

Win %12.50%

Place %45.83%

Comments

Two back was beaten by 10 m finishing eighth behind Storms Collide at this track over 1720m in a NR 57 to 67 on June 28 at $34. Then a handy effort when beaten by 2.75 m finishing second behind Isolation at this track over 1720m in a NR up to 55 on July 11 at $1.75. Can be there at the business end.

Last Starts 8 days since last start

Place	Date	Days	Class	Prize	Track	Dist.	Cnd.	Driver	Mile Rate	Gate	Result	Margin	Starting Price
2/9	11/07/2025	13	NR up to 55	$6,000.00	Melton	1720m	Neutral	Ewa Justice	1:55.8	6	1. Isolation 2. In An Ideal World 3. Dun Me Up Francy	2.8L	$1.75
8/10	28/06/2025	7	NR 57 to 67	$10,000.00	Melton	1720m	Neutral	Ewa Justice	1:54.2	3	1. Storms Collide 2. Tara Victory NZ 3. Eastbro Kozzy	10.0L	$34.00
4/7	21/06/2025	14	No NR	$15,000.00	Melton	2240m	Neutral	Ewa Justice	1:56.5	3	1. Keayang Hollywood 2. Always Dancing 3. Crocodile Socks	4.7L	$8.50
6/8	07/06/2025	15	No NR	$15,000.00	Melton	2240m	Neutral	John Justice	1:56.2	3	1. Keayang Hollywood 2. Forty Love 3. Calexico	16.6L	$15.00
1/9	23/05/2025	7	NR 50 to 55	$8,000.00	Melton	1720m	Neutral	John Justice	1:53.4	2	1. In An Ideal World 2. Delightful Charm 3. Montana Pride	13.5L	$1.25
1/9	16/05/2025	12	NR 50 to 55	$6,000.00	Geelong	1609m	Neutral	John Justice	1:54.6	3	1. In An Ideal World 2. Montana Pride 3. Best Ever Bling	1.3L	$2.60
1/8	29/04/2025	-	Trial	$0.00	Melton	1720m	Good	Ewa Justice		0	1. In An Ideal World 2. Dougs Flame 3. Platinum Jive NZ	27.7L	$0.00
2/6	11/03/2025	-	Trial	$0.00	Melton	2240m	Good	Ewa Justice		0	1. Kyoretsu 2. In An Ideal World 3. My Ultimate Luigi NZ	0.2L	$0.00

My Ultimate Barney (1)x529622116

Trainer: Andy Gath (Long Forest)12 mths 20: 8-6-0

Driver: Jordan Leedham

3 yo B C

Sire: DOWNBYTHESEASIDE (USA)

Dam: TREASURE ME (NZ)

Stats

Career20: 8-6-0

LTS$104,816.00

BMR1:52.10

TS7: 2-2-0

Win %40.00%

Place %70.00%

Comments

Failed to impress last start; 6th (Sr6) over 1720m at this track, beaten 14 m by Hes All Torque (2:01.10) in NR 65 to 75 on July 5 at $1.90. Showed ability the run before when he won by 3 m as favourite (Sr3) at this track (2:39.10) beating Clymenus in NR 70 to 79 on June 21 at $2.60 at the bell was leading 3.52. Could win if things go his way.

Last Starts 14 days since last start

Place	Date	Days	Class	Prize	Track	Dist.	Cnd.	Driver	Mile Rate	Gate	Result	Margin	Starting Price
6/12	05/07/2025	14	NR 65 to 75	$15,000.00	Melton	1720m	Neutral	Jordan Leedham	1:53.3	6	1. Hes All Torque 2. Odin 3. Jaccka Connor NZ	14.4L	$1.90
1/12	21/06/2025	14	NR 70 to 79	$15,000.00	Melton	2240m	Neutral	Kate Gath	1:54.3	3	1. My Ultimate Barney 2. Clymenus NZ 3. Odin	3.2L	$2.60
1/10	07/06/2025	7	NR 65 to 75	$15,000.00	Melton	2240m	Neutral	Kate Gath	1:55.3	4	1. My Ultimate Barney 2. Triple Rock Saint NZ 3. Alot Like Louie	0.3L	$2.80
2/8	31/05/2025	8	NR 57 to 67	$10,000.00	Melton	1720m	Neutral	Kate Gath	1:54.9	7	1. Seathestars 2. My Ultimate Barney 3. Clear Left NZ	0.2L	$5.50
2/7	23/05/2025	41	NR 60 to 69	$10,000.00	Melton	1720m	Neutral	Kate Gath	1:52.7	5	1. Collective Works 2. My Ultimate Barney 3. Magic Mike NZ	10.0L	$2.15
6/12	12/04/2025	14	NR 60 to 69	$10,000.00	Melton	1720m	Neutral	Kate Gath	1:54.0	3	1. Golden Tribe 2. Keayang Taco 3. Hez All Rock	18.0L	$2.90
2/5	01/04/2025	-	Trial	$0.00	Melton	2240m	Good	Kate Gath		0	1. Ima Terminator 2. My Ultimate Barney 3. Goodtime Libby	0.1L	$0.00
1/5	25/02/2025	-	Trial	$0.00	Ballarat	2200m	Good	Kate Gath		0	1. My Ultimate Barney 2. Let Her Roll 3. Meteor Moth	1L	$0.00