Melton Race 9 - Yabby Dam Farms Trot
DESIGNS (6) made a nice return at her latest appearance eight days ago, finishing 2.7 metres away in third at Ballarat. Draws wider but will be fitter and is a two-time winner here so she is capable of getting the job done. FLOATING MOUNTAIN (1) resumes from a spell of ten weeks after closing off last campaign with a series of placings. Has been readied with three nice trials and should have no excuses from this advantageous draw. IRON WOMEN (7) has been taking on stronger company than this. Faded after working last start but can do better at this level. ULTIMATE TESS (5) copped a check and broke last start but is good enough to feature if all goes to plan.

Driver: Matthew Whittle
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Comments
Resuming after ten weeks off the scene. Finished off last campaign when beaten by 4.5 m finishing third after showing early speed, behind Atego Dawn at this track over 1720m in a NR up to 49 on May 23 at $6.50. Looks set for a bright return.
Last Starts 5 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
2/5 | 26/07/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bacchus Marsh | 1940m | Matthew Whittle | 0 |
| 1L | $0.00 | ||
2/4 | 21/07/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Geelong | 2100m | Matthew Whittle | 0 |
| 20L | $0.00 | ||
3/12 | 23/05/2025 | 8 | NR up to 49 | $4,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Matthew Whittle | 1:59.9 | 3 |
| 4.5L | $6.50 |
2/9 | 15/05/2025 | 6 | NR 40 to 49 | $4,000.00 | Kilmore | 2180m | Neutral | Matthew Whittle | 2:02.4 | 1 |
| 9.7L | $8.00 |
2/8 | 09/05/2025 | 22 | NR up to 45 | $4,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Matthew Whittle | 1:59.5 | 1 |
| 1.8L | $3.30 |
3/9 | 17/04/2025 | 62 | NR up to 49 | $6,000.00 | Ballarat | 2200m | Neutral | Matthew Whittle | 2:01.8 | 2 |
| 5.7L | $8.00 |
5/8 | 14/02/2025 | 8 | NR up to 50 | $6,000.00 | Terang | 2180m | Neutral | Matthew Whittle | 2:04.5 | 7 |
| 20.5L | $5.50 |
5/12 | 06/02/2025 | 13 | NR 45 to 50 | $6,000.00 | Ballarat | 2200m | Neutral | Matthew Whittle | 2:00.8 | 1 |
| 12.6L | $12.00 |

Driver: Ada Massa
Stats
Comments
Last start was well back in the run when 7th (Fr6) over 2180m at Stawell beaten 40 m by Noble Count (2:50.90) in NR up to 45 on July 21 at $9.50. Two runs back 5th (Fr6) over 1690m at Shepparton was 5th-11.4m 2WWC at the bell, beaten 8 m by Jansu (2:06.30) in NR up to 42 on October 22 at $12. Can improve.
Last Starts 10 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
7/9 | 21/07/2025 | 272 | NR up to 45 | $4,000.00 | Stawell | 2180m | Heavy | Ada Massa | 2:06.2 | 6 |
| 39.4L | $9.50 |
2/3 | 13/07/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Maryborough | 2190m | T L Ainsworth | 0 |
| 4L | $0.00 | ||
5/9 | 22/10/2024 | 9 | NR up to 42 | $4,500.00 | Shepparton | 1690m | Neutral | Ada Massa | 2:00.3 | 6 |
| 8.9L | $12.00 |
3/9 | 13/10/2024 | 18 | No NR | $6,000.00 | Ararat | 2165m | Neutral | Ada Massa | 2:05.1 | 0 |
| 11.8L | $11.00 |
4/10 | 25/09/2024 | 21 | NR up to 49 | $4,500.00 | Bendigo | 2150m | Neutral | Ada Massa | 2:01.8 | 6 |
| 9.9L | $8.00 |
3/10 | 04/09/2024 | 7 | NR up to 49 | $4,500.00 | Bendigo | 2150m | Neutral | Ada Massa | 2:03.1 | 4 |
| 6.7L | $19.00 |
7/12 | 28/08/2024 | 14 | No NR | $6,000.00 | Maryborough | 2190m | Neutral | Ada Massa | 2:06.5 | 0 |
| 14.3L | $81.00 |
1/9 | 16/06/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Maryborough | 2190m | A Massa | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 |

Driver: Michael Bellman
Stats
Comments
Last start 8th (Fr7) over 2190m after showing early speed at Shepparton, well beaten by At The Distance (2:46.30) in NR 46 to 53 on July 1 at $26. Two runs back broke in score up and was out of position at the start 9th (Fr7) over 1690m at Kilmore, well beaten by The Sky Is The Limit (2:07.20) in NR 50 to 55 on June 26 at $71. Cannot enthuse on what we have seen of late.
Last Starts 10 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
3/4 | 21/07/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bendigo | 2150m | Rita Burnett | 0 |
| 7L | $0.00 | ||
8/8 | 01/07/2025 | 5 | NR 46 to 53 | $6,000.00 | Shepparton | 2190m | Neutral | Rita Burnett | 2:02.2 | 7 |
| 121.8L | $26.00 |
9/9 | 26/06/2025 | 16 | NR 50 to 55 | $6,000.00 | Kilmore | 1690m | Neutral | Rita Burnett | 2:01.1 | 7 |
| 119.5L | $71.00 |
2/10 | 10/06/2025 | 8 | NR up to 49 | $4,000.00 | Echuca | 1755m | Neutral | Ellen Tormey | 2:02.6 | 4 |
| 3.5L | $3.90 |
2/4 | 05/06/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Kilmore | 2180m | Rita Burnett | 0 |
| 2L | $0.00 | ||
9/10 | 02/06/2025 | 4 | NR 40 to 49 | $4,000.00 | Charlton | 2100m | Neutral | Ellen Tormey | 2:02.3 | 1 |
| 34.7L | $4.40 |
6/7 | 29/05/2025 | 16 | NR 46 to 51 | $6,000.00 | Kilmore | 2180m | Neutral | Rita Burnett | 2:05.1 | 4 |
| 37.7L | $34.00 |
1/12 | 13/05/2025 | 6 | NR up to 49 | $4,000.00 | Shepparton | 1690m | Neutral | Ellen Tormey | 2:01.3 | 4 |
| 3.0L | $7.00 |

Driver: Jordan Leedham
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Comments
Last start 7th (Fr6) over 2190m after racing wide at Maryborough, at the bell was 10th-17.2 beaten 7 m by Majestic Tooth (2:47.00) in NR 45 to 52 on July 28 at $151. Before that, was well back in the run when 8th (Fr5) over 1720m at this track, beaten 40 m by Sky Flair (2:07.00) in NR up to 55 on July 11 at $71. Maybe ready to show more.
Last Starts 3 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
7/11 | 28/07/2025 | 17 | NR 45 to 52 | $6,000.00 | Maryborough | 2190m | Neutral | Anthony Butt | 2:02.7 | 6 |
| 7.9L | $151.00 |
8/10 | 11/07/2025 | 231 | NR up to 55 | $6,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Jordan Leedham | 1:58.9 | 5 |
| 41.4L | $71.00 |
5/8 | 22/11/2024 | 24 | NR up to 55 | $6,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Anthony Butt | 2:00.0 | 3 |
| 10.7L | $26.00 |
1/7 | 29/10/2024 | 8 | NR up to 49 | $4,500.00 | Bendigo | 2150m | Neutral | Tasmyn Potter | 2:04.4 | 5 |
| 0.1L | $3.00 |
4/7 | 21/10/2024 | 7 | No NR | $6,000.00 | Yarra Valley | 2150m | Neutral | Tasmyn Potter | 2:02.9 | 0 |
| 10.4L | $14.00 |
3/6 | 14/10/2024 | 23 | No NR | $4,500.00 | Charlton | 2100m | Neutral | Anthony Butt | 2:03.0 | 0 |
| 29.7L | $8.50 |
1/5 | 28/09/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bacchus Marsh | 1940m | Anthony Butt | 0 |
| 3L | $0.00 | ||
1/5 | 13/06/2023 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Melton | 2240m | Jordan Leedham | 0 |
| 10.5L | $0.00 |

Driver: Jason Ainsworth
Stats
Comments
Last start was driven from back in the field when 5th (Fr4) over 2200m at Ballarat beaten 35 m by Distant Sun (2:47.80) in NR 50 to 55 on July 24 at $8. Before that, 10th (Fr3) over 1650m after showing early pace at Bendigo well beaten by Majestic Tooth (2:01.90) in NR 50 to 54 on July 16 at $4. Can feature.
Last Starts 7 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
5/6 | 24/07/2025 | 8 | NR 50 to 55 | $6,000.00 | Ballarat | 2200m | Neutral | Jason Ainsworth | 2:02.7 | 4 |
| 34.4L | $8.00 |
10/12 | 16/07/2025 | 12 | NR 50 to 54 | $6,000.00 | Bendigo | 1650m | Neutral | Jason Ainsworth | 1:58.8 | 3 |
| 91.1L | $4.00 |
7/10 | 04/07/2025 | 30 | NR 47 to 53 | $6,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Jason Ainsworth | 1:59.3 | 1 |
| 19.4L | $12.00 |
1/12 | 04/06/2025 | 252 | 0-1 WIN | $6,000.00 | Maryborough | 2190m | Neutral | Kerryn Manning | 2:03.1 | 5 |
| 7.7L | $4.60 |
1/6 | 18/05/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Maryborough | 2190m | Jason Ainsworth | 0 |
| 10L | $0.00 | ||
6/8 | 25/09/2024 | 11 | 2 WINs | $6,000.00 | Bendigo | 2150m | Neutral | Jason Ainsworth | 2:00.2 | 1 |
| 18.4L | $4.20 |
9/12 | 14/09/2024 | 8 | No NR | $100,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | J W Ainsworth | 1:56.8 | 6 |
| 65.4L | $151.00 |
1/5 | 12/05/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Maryborough | 2190m | J Ainsworth | 0 |
| 6L | $0.00 |

Driver: James Herbertson
Stats
Comments
Having her second run back from a spell. Solid effort when 3rd (Fr3) over 2200m at Ballarat, beaten 2.75 m by Distant Sun (2:47.80) in NR 50 to 55 on July 24 at $23. Fitter and has winning claims.
Last Starts 7 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
3/6 | 24/07/2025 | 106 | NR 50 to 55 | $6,000.00 | Ballarat | 2200m | Neutral | Ada Massa | 2:02.7 | 3 |
| 2.7L | $23.00 |
7/11 | 09/04/2025 | 14 | NR 46 to 53 | $6,000.00 | Bendigo | 1650m | Neutral | Ada Massa | 1:57.2 | 3 |
| 20.4L | $26.00 |
6/8 | 26/03/2025 | 18 | NR 50 to 55 | $6,000.00 | Bendigo | 1650m | Neutral | Ada Massa | 1:58.7 | 6 |
| 12.6L | $16.00 |
7/11 | 08/03/2025 | 14 | 0W/15 0K stake | $15,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Connor Clarke | 2:01.4 | 5 |
| 15.9L | $31.00 |
6/11 | 22/02/2025 | 15 | 0W/15 0K stake | $15,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Ada Massa | 1:55.2 | 3 |
| 31.8L | $34.00 |
3/10 | 07/02/2025 | 16 | NR 56 to 62 | $7,000.00 | Geelong | 1609m | Neutral | Ada Massa | 2:01.3 | 4 |
| 3.7L | $51.00 |
4/4 | 07/04/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Maryborough | 2190m | Ada Massa | 0 |
| 2L | $0.00 | ||
4/6 | 23/07/2023 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Maryborough | 2190m | T L Ainsworth | 0 |
| 6L | $0.00 |

Driver: Kate Gath
Stats
Comments
Last start 10th (Fr3) over 2240m at this track, beaten 30 m by Vytis (2:47.20) in 3yo No NR on July 19 at $12. Before that, 4th (Fr2) over 2240m at this track was 3rd-3.74 at the bell, beaten 5.5 m by Aldebaran Abel (2:47.90) in 3yo No NR on June 21 at $2.80. Certainly worth another chance.
Last Starts 12 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
10/10 | 19/07/2025 | 28 | No NR | $15,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Jordan Leedham | 2:00.1 | 3 |
| 31.2L | $12.00 |
4/7 | 21/06/2025 | 7 | No NR | $15,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Kate Gath | 2:00.6 | 2 |
| 5.4L | $2.80 |
8/8 | 14/06/2025 | 7 | NR 60 to 69 | $10,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Kate Gath | 1:59.5 | 4 |
| 110.5L | $2.60 |
2/10 | 07/06/2025 | 17 | 1W/15 0K stake | $15,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Kate Gath | 2:00.3 | 3 |
| 3.0L | $8.50 |
1/8 | 21/05/2025 | 11 | NR up to 55 | $6,000.00 | Maryborough | 2190m | Neutral | Kate Gath | 2:01.9 | 1 |
| 4.9L | $1.55 |
3/10 | 10/05/2025 | 6 | No NR | $75,000.00 | Menangle | 2300m | Fast | Kate Gath | 1:57.2 | 10 |
| 47.7L | $23.00 |
1/7 | 22/04/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Melton | 2240m | Good | Jordan Leedham | 0 |
| 27.3L | $0.00 | |
4/4 | 08/04/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Melton | 2240m | Good | Kate Gath | 0 |
| 59.6L | $0.00 |

Driver: Kerryn Manning
Stats
Comments
Last start was well beaten after breaking at Maryborough on July 28. At the start before was driven from back in the field when 7th (Fr7) over 2150m at Bendigo beaten 25 m by Keayang Francisco (2:42.80) in NR up to 49 on July 23 at $8. A better run is on the cards.
Last Starts 3 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
5/10 | 28/07/2025 | 5 | NR up to 45 | $6,000.00 | Maryborough | 2190m | Neutral | R Mitchell | 2:03.2 | 1 |
| 20.0L | $9.00 |
7/8 | 23/07/2025 | 6 | NR up to 49 | $4,000.00 | Bendigo | 2150m | Neutral | Anthony Butt | 2:01.9 | 7 |
| 27.4L | $8.00 |
4/12 | 17/07/2025 | 6 | NR up to 45 | $4,000.00 | Kilmore | 2180m | Neutral | Kerryn Manning | 2:05.1 | 4 |
| 10.6L | $2.90 |
6/10 | 11/07/2025 | 5 | NR up to 55 | $6,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Anthony Butt | 1:58.9 | 2 |
| 15.1L | $126.00 |
5/7 | 06/07/2025 | 2 | NR up to 45 | $4,000.00 | Cranbourne | 2080m | Neutral | R Mitchell | 2:02.1 | 3 |
| 17.9L | $31.00 |
2/8 | 04/07/2025 | 5 | NR 40 to 46 | $4,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Anthony Butt | 2:01.5 | 5 |
| 2.1L | $4.40 |
2/4 | 10/02/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Melton | 2240m | Good | R Mitchell | 0 |
| 117.2L | $0.00 | |
5/6 | 17/12/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Melton | 2240m | Good | Anthony Butt | 0 |
| 53.1L | $0.00 |

Driver: Anthony Butt
Stats
Comments
Well-beaten 14 days ago at Geelong over 1609m, before that 5th (Fr4) over 2080m at Cranbourne beaten 23 m by Sky Flair (2:41.90) in 0-1 WIN on June 29 at $17. Not keen on his chances in this field.
Last Starts 10 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
4/4 | 21/07/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Geelong | 2100m | Anthony Butt | 0 |
| 20L | $0.00 | ||
7/8 | 18/07/2025 | 19 | NR 48 to 54 | $6,000.00 | Geelong | 1609m | Neutral | R Mitchell | 1:58.1 | 4 |
| 43.5L | $71.00 |
5/8 | 29/06/2025 | 16 | 0-1 WIN | $6,000.00 | Cranbourne | 2080m | W | Anthony Butt | 2:05.3 | 4 |
| 23.7L | $17.00 |
3/8 | 13/06/2025 | 14 | NR up to 50 | $6,000.00 | Geelong | 1609m | Neutral | R Mitchell | 2:00.8 | 5 |
| 6.8L | $10.00 |
5/10 | 30/05/2025 | 10 | NR 50 to 55 | $6,000.00 | Geelong | 1609m | Neutral | Anthony Butt | 1:59.1 | 4 |
| 7.0L | $31.00 |
2/12 | 20/05/2025 | 9 | 0-1 WIN | $6,000.00 | Shepparton | 2190m | Neutral | Anthony Butt | 2:05.4 | 5 |
| 2.8L | $2.20 |
4/5 | 11/05/2025 | 7 | NR up to 59 | $6,000.00 | Cranbourne | 2080m | Neutral | Anthony Butt | 2:02.4 | 3 |
| 21.9L | $4.60 |
2/7 | 29/04/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Melton | 1720m | Good | John Caldow | 0 |
| 7.1L | $0.00 |