Melton Race 5 - Nevele R Stud Trot

Driver: Kate Gath
Stats
Comments
Four-year-old gelding is racing in fine form. Won his last two outings at Ballarat and this track. Last start posted a big 4.5 m win as favourite after showing early speed, (Fr3) at Ballarat (2:46.00) beating Quake Proof in NR 56 to 61 on July 24 at $2.70.
Last Starts 7 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1/8 | 24/07/2025 | 20 | NR 56 to 61 | $7,000.00 | Ballarat | 2200m | Neutral | Kate Gath | 2:01.5 | 3 |
| 4.6L | $2.70 |
1/10 | 04/07/2025 | 7 | NR 47 to 53 | $6,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Jordan Leedham | 1:59.3 | 5 |
| 0.2L | $1.65 |
2/9 | 27/06/2025 | 9 | NR 50 to 55 | $6,000.00 | Geelong | 1609m | Neutral | Kate Gath | 1:58.2 | 2 |
| 1.5L | $3.50 |
1/7 | 18/06/2025 | 6 | 0-3 WINS | $6,000.00 | Maryborough | 2190m | Neutral | Kate Gath | 2:04.6 | 6 |
| 2.5L | $2.50 |
9/11 | 12/06/2025 | 174 | NR up to 55 | $6,000.00 | Ballarat | 2200m | Neutral | Kate Gath | 2:02.2 | 5 |
| 69.7L | $2.80 |
3/7 | 03/06/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Melton | 2240m | Good | Jordan Leedham | 0 |
| 11.4L | $0.00 | |
1/10 | 20/12/2024 | 16 | NR up to 49 | $4,500.00 | Geelong | 1609m | Neutral | Kate Gath | 2:01.4 | 3 |
| 0.1L | $2.40 |

Driver: Ellen Tormey
Stats
Comments
Didn't do much at the last run, 5th (Sr2) over 1720m at this track, beaten 23 m by Lady Vici (2:04.20) in NR 60 to 71 on July 26 at $26. Before that was well beaten after breaking at this track on June 28.
Last Starts 5 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
5/8 | 26/07/2025 | 28 | NR 60 to 71 | $10,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Ellen Tormey | 1:56.2 | 2 |
| 23.8L | $26.00 |
2/7 | 07/07/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bendigo | 2150m | Ross Graham | 0 |
| 4L | $0.00 | ||
6/7 | 28/06/2025 | 7 | NR 60 to 71 | $10,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Ellen Tormey | 2:00.1 | 6 |
| 92.0L | $31.00 |
11/11 | 21/06/2025 | 63 | NR 60 to 69 | $10,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Ellen Tormey | 1:56.2 | 4 |
| 171.0L | $41.00 |
1/4 | 16/06/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bendigo | 2150m | Ellen Tormey | 0 |
| 2L | $0.00 | ||
7/9 | 19/04/2025 | 7 | NR 60 to 69 | $10,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Ellen Tormey | 1:57.4 | 7 |
| 18.2L | $16.00 |
7/9 | 12/04/2025 | 7 | NR 60 to 69 | $10,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Ellen Tormey | 1:56.7 | 4 |
| 40.5L | $31.00 |
3/11 | 05/04/2025 | 7 | NR 60 to 69 | $10,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Ellen Tormey | 1:57.0 | 5 |
| 17.6L | $15.00 |

Driver: Rebecca Bartley
Stats
Comments
Last preparation only had 2 starts before going for a break. Returned to racing with a handy win a big 6 m win as favourite (Sr3) at Echuca (2:47.70) beating Jetaway Saint in 0-1 WIN on July 8 at $1.35 at the bell was leading 4.
Last Starts 7 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1/6 | 24/07/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Shepparton | 2190m | Rebecca Bartley | 0 |
| 6L | $0.00 | ||
1/9 | 08/07/2025 | 297 | 0-1 WIN | $6,000.00 | Echuca | 2160m | Neutral | Rebecca Bartley | 2:04.9 | 3 |
| 6.3L | $1.35 |
3/5 | 19/06/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Shepparton | 2190m | Rebecca Bartley | 0 |
| 2.3L | $0.00 | ||
7/12 | 14/09/2024 | 8 | No NR | $100,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | R K Bartley | 1:56.8 | 2 |
| 44.6L | $101.00 |
1/10 | 06/09/2024 | 125 | No NR | $10,000.00 | Geelong | 2100m | Neutral | R K Bartley | 2:01.0 | 6 |
| 3.3L | $4.00 |
4/10 | 04/05/2024 | 8 | No NR | $75,000.00 | Menangle | 2300m | Fast | R K Bartley | 1:58.4 | 7 |
| 18.3L | $41.00 |
2/12 | 26/04/2024 | 39 | $7,000.00 | Bendigo | 2150m | Neutral | M R Pitt | 2:01.8 | 3 |
| 3.2L | $2.90 | |
2/12 | 18/03/2024 | 14 | $7,000.00 | Maryborough | 2190m | Neutral | R K Bartley | 2:02.9 | 3 |
| 0.1L | $1.70 |

Driver: Anthony Butt
Stats
Comments
Two back was well beaten into fourth after showing early speed, behind Bitta Irish Luck at this track over 2240m in a NR 60 to 69 on June 14 at $9.50. Then a handy effort when beaten by 4 m finishing third behind Jack Sprat at Geelong over 1609m in a NR 55 to 60 on June 27 at $5. Nice effort last time.
Last Starts 34 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
3/9 | 27/06/2025 | 13 | NR 55 to 60 | $6,000.00 | Geelong | 1609m | Neutral | Anthony Butt | 2:00.9 | 2 |
| 4.1L | $5.00 |
4/8 | 14/06/2025 | 7 | NR 60 to 69 | $10,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Anthony Butt | 1:59.5 | 3 |
| 17.1L | $9.50 |
5/8 | 07/06/2025 | 28 | NR 60 to 71 | $10,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Anthony Butt | 1:57.5 | 4 |
| 19.8L | $5.50 |
8/10 | 10/05/2025 | 6 | NR 60 to 69 | $10,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Anthony Butt | 1:57.5 | 2 |
| 25.1L | $6.50 |
1/7 | 04/05/2025 | 17 | NR 54 to 62 | $7,000.00 | Cranbourne | 2080m | Neutral | R Mitchell | 1:59.3 | 5 |
| 5.0L | $2.40 |
3/11 | 17/04/2025 | 15 | NR 56 to 64 | $7,000.00 | Ballarat | 2200m | Neutral | R Mitchell | 2:00.6 | 2 |
| 13.2L | $5.00 |
2/5 | 12/01/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Globe Derby | 1800m | Wayne Hill | 0 |
| 5L | $0.00 | ||
4/5 | 25/08/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Maryborough | 2190m | B Angove | 0 |
| 1L | $0.00 |

Driver: Chris Alford
Stats
Comments
Looks well placed in this tougher race, but she was impressive winning two starts back [-+] won by 3.5 m (10m Fr3) at Ballarat (2:50.40) beating Buslin Brody in No NR on July 10 at $3.90.
Last Starts 14 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
8/10 | 17/07/2025 | 7 | No NR | $9,000.00 | Kilmore | 2150m | Neutral | John Caldow | 2:05.4 | 0 |
| 13.9L | $6.00 |
1/9 | 10/07/2025 | 14 | No NR | $6,000.00 | Ballarat | 2200m | W | Chris Alford | 2:04.1 | 0 |
| 3.3L | $3.90 |
3/9 | 26/06/2025 | 19 | NR 56 to 64 | $7,000.00 | Kilmore | 2180m | Neutral | Chris Alford | 2:01.7 | 6 |
| 5.2L | $9.50 |
4/8 | 07/06/2025 | 7 | NR 60 to 71 | $10,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Chris Alford | 1:57.5 | 2 |
| 9.8L | $8.50 |
4/10 | 31/05/2025 | 10 | NR 60 to 69 | $10,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Chris Alford | 1:59.9 | 2 |
| 15.3L | $11.00 |
2/7 | 21/05/2025 | 11 | NR 55 to 64 | $7,000.00 | Bendigo | 2150m | Neutral | Chris Alford | 2:01.2 | 5 |
| 1.2L | $2.00 |
2/3 | 07/04/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bendigo | 2150m | Chris Alford | 0 |
| 4L | $0.00 | ||
3/10 | 30/04/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Melton | 2240m | Crystal Hackett | 0 |
| 3L | $0.00 |

Driver: John Caldow
Stats
Comments
Last start 8th (FT Fr2) over 2150m at Bendigo, beaten 90 m by Hoppy (2:41.60) in No NR on July 23 at $6.50. Before that, 4th (Fr2) over 2240m at this track, beaten 30 m by Dichotomy (2:47.10) in NR 60 to 71 on June 28 at $10. Capable of more than he has shown recently.
Last Starts 8 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
8/8 | 23/07/2025 | 25 | No NR | $8,000.00 | Bendigo | 2150m | Neutral | Chris Alford | 2:00.4 | 2 |
| 89.7L | $6.50 |
4/7 | 28/06/2025 | 7 | NR 60 to 71 | $10,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Chris Alford | 2:00.1 | 2 |
| 28.1L | $10.00 |
10/11 | 21/06/2025 | 21 | NR 60 to 69 | $10,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Chris Alford | 1:56.2 | 4 |
| 122.7L | $51.00 |
9/10 | 31/05/2025 | 8 | NR 60 to 69 | $10,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Kate Gath | 1:59.9 | 7 |
| 38.5L | $11.00 |
7/9 | 23/05/2025 | 188 | NR 60 to 69 | $10,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Chris Alford | 1:57.5 | 7 |
| 21.3L | $9.50 |
2/3 | 08/05/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Kilmore | 2180m | John Caldow | 0 |
| 2L | $0.00 | ||
8/10 | 16/11/2024 | 10 | No NR | $60,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Chris Alford | 1:56.3 | 7 |
| 85.6L | $19.00 |
1/7 | 16/04/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Melton | 2240m | C A Alford | 0 |
| 1.5L | $0.00 |

Driver: Sean O'Sullivan
Stats
Comments
Didn't do much last time out, 7th (Fr2) over 1720m at this track, beaten 30 m by Lady Vici (2:04.20) in NR 60 to 71 on July 26 at $41. Before that 7th (Fr3) over 1720m after showing early pace at this track beaten 30 m by Alrighty (2:05.70) in NR 60 to 71 on July 5 at $21. Faces a tough assignment.
Last Starts 5 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
7/8 | 26/07/2025 | 21 | NR 60 to 71 | $10,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | S J P O'Sullivan | 1:56.2 | 2 |
| 30.7L | $41.00 |
2/5 | 21/07/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bendigo | 2150m | Sean O'Sullivan | 0 |
| 12L | $0.00 | ||
7/7 | 05/07/2025 | 21 | NR 60 to 71 | $10,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | S J P O'Sullivan | 1:57.6 | 3 |
| 27.9L | $21.00 |
2/6 | 01/07/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Melton | 2240m | Good | S J P O'Sullivan | 0 |
| 2.8L | $0.00 | |
5/8 | 14/06/2025 | 7 | NR 60 to 69 | $10,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | S J P O'Sullivan | 1:59.5 | 5 |
| 20.0L | $19.00 |
6/8 | 07/06/2025 | 63 | NR 60 to 71 | $10,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | S J P O'Sullivan | 1:57.5 | 2 |
| 20.3L | $26.00 |
11/11 | 05/04/2025 | 7 | NR 70 to 85 | $17,500.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | S J P O'Sullivan | 1:59.7 | 3 |
| 51.0L | $34.00 |
6/11 | 29/03/2025 | 7 | NR 70 to 85 | $17,500.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | S J P O'Sullivan | 1:57.3 | 4 |
| 12.4L | $81.00 |

Driver: Mark Hayes
Stats
Comments
Resumes. Finished off last preparation when well beaten into tenth behind Aldebaran Acrux at this track over 2240m in a NR 70 to 85 on April 19 at $101.
Last Starts 103 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
10/11 | 19/04/2025 | 7 | NR 70 to 85 | $17,500.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | T K Larsen | 1:58.5 | 3 |
| 26.2L | $101.00 |
8/9 | 12/04/2025 | 7 | NR 60 to 69 | $10,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | T K Larsen | 1:56.7 | 6 |
| 63.1L | $81.00 |
9/11 | 05/04/2025 | 7 | NR 70 to 85 | $17,500.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Mark Hayes | 1:59.7 | 6 |
| 32.3L | $51.00 |
6/11 | 29/03/2025 | 13 | No NR | $22,500.00 | Melton | 2760m | Neutral | Mark Hayes | 2:00.7 | 2 |
| 16.0L | $101.00 |
5/9 | 16/03/2025 | 8 | No NR | $20,000.00 | Charlton | 2570m | Neutral | Mark Hayes | 2:03.8 | 5 |
| 7.6L | $26.00 |
5/10 | 08/03/2025 | 14 | NR 70 to 85 | $17,500.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Mark Hayes | 2:01.7 | 2 |
| 12.1L | $51.00 |
1/3 | 08/02/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Maryborough | 2190m | M Hayes | 0 |
| 1L | $0.00 | ||
2/5 | 01/02/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Maryborough | 2190m | M Hayes | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 |

Driver: David Barbetti
Stats
Comments
Last start 4th (Sr1) over 1720m at this track, at the bell was 3rd-6.51 beaten 12 m by Lady Vici (2:04.20) in NR 60 to 71 on July 26 at $26. At the run before 6th (Fr5) over 1720m after showing early speed at this track, at the bell was leading 1.5 beaten 8 m by Sebastians Boy (2:06.50) in NR 63 to 79 on July 12 at $19.
Last Starts 5 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
4/8 | 26/07/2025 | 14 | NR 60 to 71 | $10,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | David Barbetti | 1:56.2 | 1 |
| 12.2L | $26.00 |
6/8 | 12/07/2025 | 7 | NR 63 to 79 | $15,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | David Barbetti | 1:58.4 | 5 |
| 8.9L | $19.00 |
7/11 | 05/07/2025 | 28 | NR 72 to 87 | $17,500.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | David Barbetti | 1:58.5 | 2 |
| 23.2L | $151.00 |
9/11 | 07/06/2025 | 7 | NR 72 to 87 | $17,500.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | David Barbetti | 1:58.0 | 7 |
| 29.0L | $71.00 |
4/10 | 31/05/2025 | 7 | NR up to 90 | $17,500.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | David Barbetti | 1:59.5 | 5 |
| 6.7L | $19.00 |
4/9 | 24/05/2025 | 7 | NR 70 to 85 | $17,500.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | David Barbetti | 1:57.3 | 4 |
| 6.4L | $6.50 |
3/4 | 01/09/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Maryborough | 2190m | D Barbetti | 0 |
| 3L | $0.00 | ||
1/5 | 05/11/2023 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Maryborough | 2190m | D P Barbetti | 0 |
| 30L | $0.00 |

Driver: Kerryn Manning
Stats
Comments
Improved last start with a solid effort when 3rd (FT Fr3) over 2150m at Bendigo was 5th-8.78 at the bell, beaten 5.5 m by Hoppy (2:41.60) in No NR on July 23 at $41.
Last Starts 8 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
3/8 | 23/07/2025 | 8 | No NR | $8,000.00 | Bendigo | 2150m | Neutral | Kerryn Manning | 2:00.4 | 3 |
| 5.5L | $41.00 |
6/8 | 15/07/2025 | 8 | No NR | $6,000.00 | Shepparton | 2190m | Neutral | Cameron Maggs | 2:03.8 | 0 |
| 67.1L | $101.00 |
9/12 | 07/07/2025 | - | No NR | $6,000.00 | Charlton | 2100m | Neutral | Kerryn Manning | 2:03.2 | 0 |
| 59.5L | $51.00 |
4/4 | 29/06/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Echuca | 2160m | D I Harris | 0 |
| 3L | $0.00 | ||
3/3 | 26/09/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Shepparton | 2190m | D I Harris | 0 |
| 21L | $0.00 |