Melton Race 6 - Garrards Trot
KEAYANG GUCCI (3) continues to race well having scored two back at Kilmore before chasing a good mare when placed here last week. Draws well and finds a winnable assignment. SEBASTIANS BOY (8) resumes off decent form including a nose second here two back. Has won three of five attempts when fresh and was readied with three nice trials. Draws for a trail so could make an winning return. ILLAWONG LARAJAY (7) is in form having produced three nice efforts since back-to-back wins, one of them here. Only beaten 1.5m when off the back line last time. Major player. PICKET WIRE (2) steps up in grade but has put three wins together so must be respected from the good draw. HEPHAESTUS PHOENIX (5) followed a Geelong win with a last-start placing so is in the mix.
Driver: Michael Stanley
Stats
Comments
Didn't do much last time out, 10th (Fr2) over 1609m after showing early speed at Geelong beaten 65 m by Exalted (1:58.90) in NR 65 to 80 on October 4 at $15. Before that 5th (Fr7) over 2180m after showing early pace at Kilmore beaten 9 m by Ikigai (2:43.40) in NR 60 to 69 on September 27 at $23. Will not find this easy. Wait until the form picks up.
Last Starts 14 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
10/10 | 04/10/2024 | 7 | NR 65 to 80 | $10,000.00 | Geelong | 1609m | W | David Barbetti | 1:58.9 | 2 |
| 64.1L | $15.00 |
5/8 | 27/09/2024 | 14 | NR 60 to 69 | $10,000.00 | Kilmore | 2180m | Neutral | David Barbetti | 2:00.6 | 7 |
| 9.9L | $23.00 |
4/9 | 13/09/2024 | 8 | NR 60 to 69 | $10,000.00 | Geelong | 2100m | Neutral | David Barbetti | 2:01.1 | 1 |
| 4.1L | $13.00 |
9/9 | 05/09/2024 | 12 | No NR | $30,000.00 | Ballarat | 2200m | W | David Barbetti | 1:58.3 | 1 |
| 84.1L | $151.00 |
3/4 | 01/09/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Maryborough | 2190m | D Barbetti | 0 |
| 3L | $0.00 | ||
4/9 | 24/08/2024 | 7 | NR 70 to 85 | $17,500.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | David Barbetti | 1:56.3 | 1 |
| 12.0L | $51.00 |
10/10 | 17/08/2024 | 7 | NR 70 to 85 | $17,500.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | David Barbetti | 1:55.8 | 5 |
| 58.9L | $41.00 |
1/5 | 05/11/2023 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Maryborough | 2190m | D P Barbetti | 0 |
| 30L | $0.00 |
Driver: James Herbertson
Stats
Comments
Registered three wins at her last three starts. Last start posted a big 10 m win as favourite when quickly away, (Fr4) at Geelong (1:58.30) beating Ikigai in NR 60 to 69 on October 11 at $3.10 at the bell was leading 3.26. Hard to leave out on current form. Must respect winning form.
Last Starts 7 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1/10 | 11/10/2024 | 9 | NR 60 to 69 | $8,000.00 | Geelong | 1609m | Neutral | James Herbertson | 1:58.3 | 4 |
| 10.9L | $3.10 |
1/10 | 02/10/2024 | 8 | NR 50 to 64 | $7,000.00 | Bendigo | 2150m | Neutral | James Herbertson | 1:59.1 | 2 |
| 2.2L | $4.60 |
1/8 | 24/09/2024 | 10 | NR up to 55 | $6,000.00 | Shepparton | 2190m | Neutral | James Herbertson | 2:03.7 | 1 |
| 2.4L | $2.00 |
10/12 | 14/09/2024 | 8 | No NR | $100,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Kate Gath | 1:57.4 | 2 |
| 40.9L | $151.00 |
3/9 | 06/09/2024 | 7 | No NR | $10,000.00 | Geelong | 2100m | Neutral | Kate Gath | 1:59.6 | 4 |
| 4.7L | $9.50 |
5/10 | 30/08/2024 | 9 | NR up to 60 | $9,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | James Herbertson | 2:01.9 | 2 |
| 2.4L | $3.80 |
1/6 | 16/03/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Maryborough | 2190m | J Herbertson | 0 |
| 6L | $0.00 | ||
7/8 | 10/03/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Maryborough | 2190m | R Graham | 0 |
| 8L | $0.00 |
Driver: Glen Craven
Stats
Comments
Last start good run when 3rd (Fr1) over 2240m at this track beaten 2.75 m by Rockinwithattitude (2:45.90) in NR 70 to 85 on October 12 at $11. Two runs back won by 2.5 m (Fr1) at Kilmore (2:44.20) beating Grumpee in NR 70 to 85 on September 27 at $3.70 at the bell was 8th-13.5m 2WWC. Drawn to advantage and expected to go close.
Last Starts 6 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
3/12 | 12/10/2024 | 15 | NR 70 to 85 | $17,500.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Glen Craven | 1:59.2 | 1 |
| 2.8L | $11.00 |
1/9 | 27/09/2024 | 13 | NR 70 to 85 | $17,500.00 | Kilmore | 2180m | Neutral | Glen Craven | 2:01.2 | 1 |
| 2.5L | $3.70 |
4/12 | 14/09/2024 | 8 | No NR | $100,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Glen Craven | 1:57.4 | 1 |
| 4.8L | $21.00 |
2/8 | 06/09/2024 | 16 | No NR | $10,000.00 | Geelong | 2100m | Neutral | G A Craven | 1:59.6 | 3 |
| 5.5L | $10.00 |
1/9 | 21/08/2024 | 7 | NR 50 to 65 | $9,000.00 | Bendigo | 2150m | Neutral | J P Lee | 1:59.9 | 6 |
| 3.4L | $1.30 |
1/11 | 14/08/2024 | 5 | 0-2 WINS | $7,000.00 | Terang | 2180m | Neutral | G A Craven | 2:02.9 | 6 |
| 10.4L | $1.25 |
2/3 | 09/07/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Terang | 2180m | G A Craven | 0 |
| 3L | $0.00 | ||
1/6 | 23/06/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Terang | 2180m | Glenn Craven | 0 |
| 8L | $0.00 |
Driver: Damian Wilson
Stats
Comments
Last start was driven from back in the field when 5th (Fr6) over 1609m at Geelong was 7th-10.96 at the bell, beaten 15 m by Exalted (1:58.90) in NR 65 to 80 on October 4 at $19. Two runs back 5th (Fr2) over 2240m after showing early pace at this track, at the bell was 5th-7.46 beaten 6 m by Keayang Stuka (2:51.10) in NR 70 to 85 on August 31 at $19. Must improve sharply.
Last Starts 14 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
5/10 | 04/10/2024 | 34 | NR 65 to 80 | $10,000.00 | Geelong | 1609m | W | D R Wilson | 1:58.9 | 6 |
| 15.7L | $19.00 |
5/12 | 31/08/2024 | 11 | NR 70 to 85 | $17,500.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | D R Wilson | 2:02.9 | 2 |
| 6.2L | $19.00 |
4/8 | 20/08/2024 | 10 | NR 80 | $30,000.00 | Shepparton | 2190m | Neutral | D R Wilson | 2:00.5 | 1 |
| 23.1L | $26.00 |
3/11 | 10/08/2024 | 51 | NR 70 to 85 | $17,500.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | D R Wilson | 1:58.7 | 4 |
| 4.8L | $26.00 |
1/7 | 20/06/2024 | 9 | NR 65 to 75 | $10,000.00 | Shepparton | 2190m | Neutral | D R Wilson | 2:04.4 | 4 |
| 4.3L | $3.70 |
1/10 | 11/06/2024 | 10 | NR 56 | $7,000.00 | Bendigo | 2650m | Neutral | D R Wilson | 2:04.2 | 4 |
| 0.1L | $3.40 |
5/6 | 20/07/2023 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Shepparton | 2190m | D Wilson | 0 |
| 2L | $0.00 | ||
3/6 | 05/08/2021 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Shepparton | 2190m | D Wilson | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 |
Driver: Chris Svanosio
Stats
Comments
Last start solid effort when 3rd (Fr3) over 2180m after showing early speed at Kilmore, at the bell was 5th-8.2m on the pegs beaten 3.5 m by Keayang Gucci (2:44.20) in NR 70 to 85 on September 27 at $4.60. Two runs back won by a nose as favourite when quickly away, (Fr4) at Geelong (2:38.00) beating Leanne Leeann in NR 60 to 69 on September 13 at $1.60 at the bell was leading 2.66. Among the contenders.
Last Starts 21 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
3/9 | 27/09/2024 | 14 | NR 70 to 85 | $17,500.00 | Kilmore | 2180m | Neutral | Chris Svanosio | 2:01.2 | 3 |
| 3.5L | $4.60 |
1/9 | 13/09/2024 | 20 | NR 60 to 69 | $10,000.00 | Geelong | 2100m | Neutral | Chris Svanosio | 2:01.1 | 4 |
| 0.1L | $1.60 |
4/4 | 05/09/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Kilmore | 0m | Chris Svanosio | 0 |
| 16L | $0.00 | ||
8/9 | 24/08/2024 | 7 | NR 70 to 85 | $17,500.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Chris Svanosio | 1:56.3 | 3 |
| 88.4L | $5.00 |
8/10 | 17/08/2024 | 42 | NR 70 to 85 | $17,500.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Chris Svanosio | 1:55.8 | 4 |
| 38.1L | $4.80 |
4/5 | 12/08/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Melton | 2240m | Chris Svanosio | 0 |
| 22.5L | $0.00 | ||
8/8 | 06/07/2024 | 14 | NR 70 to 89 | $17,500.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | R A Payne | 1:59.4 | 4 |
| 20.9L | $4.40 |
10/10 | 22/06/2024 | 14 | NR 70 to 100 | $20,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | C D Svanosio | 1:55.3 | 5 |
| 27.6L | $8.00 |
Driver: Taylor Youl
Stats
Comments
Last start 7th (Fr5) over 2240m at this track, at the bell was 4th-6.58 beaten 12 m by Rapid Return (2:43.40) in 4yo G1 No NR M on September 14 at $21. Two runs back 4th (Fr1) over 2100m at Geelong was 4th-8.2m on the pegs at the bell, beaten 10 m by Susan Is Her Name (2:35.20) in 4yo No NR M on September 6 at $2.80. Not keen.
Last Starts 34 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
7/12 | 14/09/2024 | 8 | No NR | $100,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Chris Svanosio | 1:57.4 | 5 |
| 12.2L | $21.00 |
4/10 | 06/09/2024 | 13 | No NR | $10,000.00 | Geelong | 2100m | Neutral | Chris Svanosio | 1:58.9 | 1 |
| 10.4L | $2.80 |
5/8 | 24/08/2024 | 14 | No NR | $24,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Taylor Youl | 1:58.0 | 4 |
| 11.8L | $6.00 |
1/11 | 10/08/2024 | 14 | NR 70 to 85 | $17,500.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Taylor Youl | 1:58.7 | 5 |
| 0.2L | $1.65 |
2/8 | 27/07/2024 | 7 | No NR | $24,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | W | Taylor Youl | 1:59.7 | 3 |
| 6.2L | $5.00 |
2/9 | 20/07/2024 | 14 | 1W/15 0K stake | $15,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Taylor Youl | 1:57.6 | 2 |
| 1.8L | $4.80 |
1/2 | 01/07/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Melton | 2240m | C D Svanosio | 0 |
| 44.5L | $0.00 | ||
1/5 | 27/05/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Melton | 2240m | C D Svanosio | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 |
Driver: Greg Sugars
Stats
Comments
Two back was beaten by 7 m finishing fourth behind Keayang Stuka at Geelong over 2100m in a NR 70 to 85 on September 13 at $8.50. Then a handy effort when beaten by 1.5 m finishing second behind Exalted at Geelong over 1609m in a NR 65 to 80 on October 4 at $12. Can be right in the thick of things.
Last Starts 14 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
2/10 | 04/10/2024 | 21 | NR 65 to 80 | $10,000.00 | Geelong | 1609m | W | Zac Phillips | 1:58.9 | 3 |
| 1.5L | $12.00 |
4/12 | 13/09/2024 | 13 | NR 70 to 85 | $17,500.00 | Geelong | 2100m | Neutral | Greg Sugars | 2:00.8 | 1 |
| 7.4L | $8.50 |
2/12 | 31/08/2024 | 7 | NR 70 to 85 | $17,500.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Greg Sugars | 2:02.9 | 5 |
| 1.6L | $5.50 |
1/9 | 24/08/2024 | 6 | NR 70 to 85 | $17,500.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Greg Sugars | 1:56.3 | 4 |
| 3.2L | $4.60 |
1/9 | 18/08/2024 | 78 | NR 60 to 69 | $9,000.00 | Cranbourne | 2080m | Neutral | Greg Sugars | 2:00.5 | 1 |
| 0.2L | $3.40 |
2/4 | 12/08/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Melton | 2240m | Greg Sugars | 0 |
| 4.5L | $0.00 | ||
1/3 | 06/08/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Melton | 2240m | Jess Tubbs | 0 |
| 3.5L | $0.00 | ||
4/12 | 01/06/2024 | 14 | NR up to 70 | $10,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | G R Sugars | 1:58.9 | 3 |
| 16.5L | $4.20 |
Driver: Nathan Jack
Stats
Comments
Returns from the paddock. Previously first up posted a big 9 m win as favourite after showing early speed, (Fr4) at Bendigo (2:38.60) beating Tipsy Turvy in NR 70 to 85 on March 9 at $2.20. First-up record is strong, including three wins so can make a winning return.
Last Starts 15 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1/3 | 03/10/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Shepparton | 2190m | B Thomson | 0 |
| 15L | $0.00 | ||
3/5 | 12/09/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Shepparton | 2190m | B Thomson | 0 |
| 12L | $0.00 | ||
6/12 | 11/05/2024 | 7 | NR up to 105 | $17,500.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | J J Herbertson | 2:00.1 | 6 |
| 4.5L | $2.50 |
2/10 | 04/05/2024 | 42 | $24,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | J J Herbertson | 1:56.4 | 3 |
| 0.1L | $8.00 | |
2/12 | 23/03/2024 | 7 | NR 70 to 85 | $17,500.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | J J Herbertson | 1:57.5 | 4 |
| 0.2L | $1.85 |
7/7 | 16/03/2024 | 7 | $20,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | J J Herbertson | 1:59.0 | 2 |
| 208.3L | $23.00 | |
1/8 | 09/03/2024 | 113 | NR 70 to 85 | $17,500.00 | Bendigo | 2150m | Neutral | J J Herbertson | 1:58.7 | 4 |
| 9.1L | $2.20 |
3/9 | 17/11/2023 | 21 | $30,000.00 | Bendigo | 2150m | Neutral | B M Thomson | 1:58.2 | 6 |
| 3.5L | $19.00 |
Driver: Jason Lee
Stats
Comments
Improved last start with a game effort despite getting well back, when 2nd (Fr5) over 2240m at this track was 5th-8.33 at the bell, beaten 3 m by Imperial Monarch (2:46.80) in NR 70 to 85 on September 21 at $51. Decent effort last start. Has claims.
Last Starts 11 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
3/5 | 07/10/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bendigo | 2150m | Jack Laugher | 0 |
| 4L | $0.00 | ||
2/11 | 21/09/2024 | 21 | NR 70 to 85 | $17,500.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Jack Laugher | 1:59.8 | 5 |
| 3.2L | $51.00 |
1/6 | 16/09/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bendigo | 2150m | Jack Laugher | 0 |
| 1L | $0.00 | ||
9/12 | 31/08/2024 | 14 | NR 70 to 85 | $17,500.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Jack Laugher | 2:02.9 | 1 |
| 13.8L | $34.00 |
4/10 | 17/08/2024 | 29 | NR 70 to 85 | $17,500.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Jack Laugher | 1:55.8 | 3 |
| 14.8L | $31.00 |
5/10 | 19/07/2024 | 13 | NR up to 80 | $9,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | S J P O'Sullivan | 1:59.8 | 3 |
| 6.4L | $9.50 |
5/8 | 06/07/2024 | 21 | NR 70 to 89 | $17,500.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | E J Tormey | 1:59.4 | 1 |
| 14.6L | $26.00 |
2/12 | 15/06/2024 | 7 | $15,000.00 | Melton | 2760m | Neutral | E J Tormey | 2:03.1 | 0 |
| 8.3L | $17.00 |
Driver: Chris Alford
Stats
Comments
Last start 9th (Fr7) over 1609m at Geelong beaten 30 m by Exalted (1:58.90) in NR 65 to 80 on October 4 at $11. At the run before good run when 2nd (Fr5) over 2180m after showing early speed at Kilmore, at the bell was 3rd-3.6m on the pegs beaten 2.5 m by Keayang Gucci (2:44.20) in NR 70 to 85 on September 27 at $23. Among the chances.
Last Starts 14 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
9/10 | 04/10/2024 | 7 | NR 65 to 80 | $10,000.00 | Geelong | 1609m | W | Chris Alford | 1:58.9 | 7 |
| 32.3L | $11.00 |
2/9 | 27/09/2024 | 7 | NR 70 to 85 | $17,500.00 | Kilmore | 2180m | Neutral | Chris Alford | 2:01.2 | 5 |
| 2.5L | $23.00 |
3/12 | 20/09/2024 | 7 | No NR | $20,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Chris Alford | 2:02.7 | 3 |
| 0.2L | $3.40 |
4/6 | 16/09/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bendigo | 2150m | Chris Alford | 0 |
| 1L | $0.00 | ||
12/12 | 13/09/2024 | 7 | NR 70 to 85 | $17,500.00 | Geelong | 2100m | Neutral | Chris Alford | 2:00.8 | 6 |
| 26.7L | $81.00 |
8/8 | 06/09/2024 | 20 | No NR | $10,000.00 | Geelong | 2100m | Neutral | Chris Alford | 2:00.4 | 1 |
| 248.0L | $5.00 |
6/10 | 17/08/2024 | 7 | NR 70 to 85 | $17,500.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Josh Duggan | 1:55.8 | 1 |
| 19.3L | $41.00 |
3/4 | 01/08/2023 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Melton | 2240m | C A Alford | 0 |
| 10L | $0.00 |