Melton Race 8 - Mimosa Homes Maiden Trot
KOTA BHARU (4) is at the track for the first time. By Skyvalley and hails from the Butt/Smith stable. Has taken a long time to make it to the races but has been trialling well so expect him to be well educated. Could kick off with a win. LADY OF TIAVON (3) found the placings for the first time after six career runs when third at Maryborough last start. Has the benefit of a good draw. Leading hope. KYVALLEY JETSTREAM (7) is still learning and has galloped at his last couple but suspect there is ability there if the penny drops. EQUAL AND OPPOSITE (2) draws well and has been readied for her return with two trials so keep safe.
Driver: Lauren White
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Last start 5th (Fr1) over 2190m at Maryborough beaten 20 m by Melbreh (2:50.10) in 4yo MAIDEN on December 23 at $51. Two runs back 7th (Fr1) over 2200m after showing early pace at Ballarat, beaten 70 m by Just Abit Dusty (2:45.60) in 4yo+ 0-1 WIN on December 5 at $81. Hard to make a case.
Last Starts 12 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
5/9 | 23/12/2024 | 18 | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Maryborough | 2190m | Neutral | Lauren White | 2:05.0 | 1 |
| 20.5L | $51.00 |
7/9 | 05/12/2024 | 7 | 0-1 WIN | $6,000.00 | Ballarat | 2200m | Neutral | Lauren White | 2:01.2 | 1 |
| 72.5L | $81.00 |
6/10 | 28/11/2024 | 8 | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Kilmore | 1690m | Neutral | Lauren White | 2:03.0 | 1 |
| 29.5L | $5.00 |
2/7 | 20/11/2024 | 10 | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Bendigo | 1650m | Neutral | Lauren White | 2:03.5 | 4 |
| 0.3L | $21.00 |
8/9 | 10/11/2024 | 5 | NR up to 49 | $4,500.00 | St Arnaud | 1740m | Neutral | Lauren White | 2:02.0 | 2 |
| 74.2L | $151.00 |
6/11 | 05/11/2024 | 11 | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Shepparton | 2190m | Neutral | Lauren White | 2:06.7 | 3 |
| 37.8L | $151.00 |
3/4 | 19/08/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bendigo | 2150m | Lauren White | 0 |
| 9L | $0.00 | ||
2/3 | 27/05/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bendigo | 2150m | L E White | 0 |
| 25L | $0.00 |
Driver: Matthew Whittle
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Returns after three-and-a-half months in the paddock. Finished off last campaign when well beaten into ninth behind Spanish Rizardo at this track over 2240m in a 4yo+ MAIDEN on September 26 at $51. Sure to be thereabouts.
Last Starts 75 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
5/5 | 21/10/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Geelong | 2100m | G R Whittle | 0 |
| 8L | $0.00 | ||
2/4 | 01/10/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Melton | 2240m | G R Whittle | 0 |
| 19L | $0.00 | ||
9/12 | 26/09/2024 | 17 | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Matthew Whittle | 2:03.8 | 4 |
| 38.1L | $51.00 |
7/7 | 09/09/2024 | 18 | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Yarra Valley | 2150m | Neutral | G R Whittle | 2:00.8 | 1 |
| 190.9L | $41.00 |
12/12 | 22/08/2024 | 8 | MAIDEN | $7,000.00 | Ballarat | 2200m | Neutral | M D Whittle | 2:04.4 | 5 |
| 147.2L | $51.00 |
4/8 | 14/08/2024 | 7 | MAIDEN | $7,000.00 | Bendigo | 2150m | Neutral | M D Whittle | 2:03.2 | 1 |
| 14.9L | $12.00 |
6/10 | 07/08/2024 | 73 | MAIDEN | $7,000.00 | Bendigo | 1650m | Neutral | M D Whittle | 1:58.8 | 3 |
| 32.7L | $41.00 |
6/7 | 26/05/2024 | 10 | $7,000.00 | Cranbourne | 2080m | Neutral | M D Whittle | 2:04.1 | 6 |
| 16.4L | $10.00 |
Driver: Greg Sugars
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Improved last start with a solid effort when 3rd (Fr1) over 2190m at Maryborough, beaten 30 m by Watts Up Raptor (2:51.60) in 3yo MAIDEN on December 23 at $81. One of the key runners.
Last Starts 12 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
3/9 | 23/12/2024 | 19 | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Maryborough | 2190m | Neutral | Josh Duggan | 2:06.1 | 1 |
| 28.8L | $81.00 |
7/10 | 04/12/2024 | 7 | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Bendigo | 2150m | Neutral | Josh Duggan | 2:02.9 | 5 |
| 46.3L | $34.00 |
9/10 | 27/11/2024 | 7 | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Bendigo | 2150m | Neutral | Josh Duggan | 2:03.6 | 2 |
| 72.5L | $41.00 |
4/6 | 20/11/2024 | 14 | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Maryborough | 2190m | Neutral | Josh Duggan | 2:03.5 | 5 |
| 25.2L | $34.00 |
9/10 | 06/11/2024 | 17 | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Maryborough | 2190m | Neutral | Josh Duggan | 2:05.2 | 2 |
| 108.9L | $23.00 |
8/9 | 20/10/2024 | - | No NR | $6,000.00 | Maryborough | 2190m | Neutral | Michael Bellman | 2:04.0 | 2 |
| 126.2L | $16.00 |
5/7 | 15/10/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Melton | 2240m | P J Males | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 | ||
3/5 | 01/10/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Melton | 2240m | P J Males | 0 |
| 8L | $0.00 |
Driver: Anthony Butt
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10-year-old gelding (Skyvalley - Bonspiel Delight) making his debut. Ran second in a trial on December 17 at Melton over 2240m. Placed in a recent trial and a bold showing is expected.
Last Starts 18 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
2/3 | 17/12/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Melton | 2240m | Good | Anthony Butt | 0 |
| 12.2L | $0.00 | |
1/4 | 10/12/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Melton | 2240m | Anthony Butt | 0 |
| 5.5L | $0.00 | ||
5/5 | 03/12/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Melton | 2240m | Anthony Butt | 0 |
| 3L | $0.00 | ||
4/5 | 24/06/2023 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bacchus Marsh | 1940m | G H Williams | 0 |
| 6L | $0.00 |
Driver: Paul Grech
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Last start 4th (Fr4) over 2190m at Maryborough beaten 35 m by Watts Up Raptor (2:51.60) in 3yo MAIDEN on December 23 at $101. Before that, 5th (Fr7) over 1609m at Cranbourne, beaten 25 m by Winnies Dream (2:02.80) in 3yo+ MAIDEN on December 15 at $151. Among the leading chances on best form.
Last Starts 12 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
4/9 | 23/12/2024 | 8 | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Maryborough | 2190m | Neutral | Paul Grech | 2:06.1 | 4 |
| 34.9L | $101.00 |
5/10 | 15/12/2024 | 11 | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Cranbourne | 1609m | Neutral | Paul Grech | 2:02.8 | 7 |
| 27.0L | $151.00 |
9/10 | 04/12/2024 | 145 | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Maryborough | 2190m | Neutral | Paul Grech | 2:05.7 | 5 |
| 49.2L | $61.00 |
8/10 | 12/07/2024 | 18 | 0W/4501 stake or more | $6,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | P Grech | 2:02.3 | 6 |
| 28.3L | $126.00 |
6/10 | 24/06/2024 | 11 | 0 Wins of $4501 or more | $6,000.00 | Yarra Valley | 1650m | Neutral | P Grech | 2:01.0 | 2 |
| 63.6L | $101.00 |
3/10 | 13/06/2024 | 52 | MAIDEN | $7,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | P Grech | 2:02.1 | 1 |
| 9.3L | $31.00 |
2/2 | 02/04/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Melton | 2240m | P Grech | 0 |
| 52.5L | $0.00 | ||
2/5 | 12/03/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Melton | 2240m | P Grech | 0 |
| 25L | $0.00 |
Driver: Jim O'Sullivan
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Last start 10th (Sr1) over 2190m at Shepparton, well beaten by Night Sky (2:52.50) in 4yo+ MAIDEN on November 5 at $26. Two runs back 11th (Fr4) over 2190m after showing early pace at Maryborough, well beaten by Solotrekk (2:49.80) in 4yo+ MAIDEN on October 25 at $17. This will fully test.
Last Starts 60 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
10/11 | 05/11/2024 | 11 | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Shepparton | 2190m | Neutral | J O'Sullivan | 2:06.7 | 1 |
| 121.8L | $26.00 |
11/12 | 25/10/2024 | 8 | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Maryborough | 2190m | Neutral | J O'Sullivan | 2:04.8 | 4 |
| 141.5L | $17.00 |
0/9 | 17/10/2024 | 8 | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Ballarat | 2200m | Neutral | J O'Sullivan | 2:04.8 | 5 |
| 99.0L | $9.00 |
6/11 | 09/10/2024 | 10 | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Maryborough | 2190m | Neutral | J O'Sullivan | 2:02.1 | 5 |
| 16.2L | $81.00 |
4/7 | 29/09/2024 | 5 | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Cranbourne | 2080m | Neutral | J O'Sullivan | 2:04.9 | 1 |
| 29.0L | $81.00 |
6/10 | 24/09/2024 | 7 | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Shepparton | 2190m | Neutral | J O'Sullivan | 2:03.1 | 5 |
| 70.9L | $101.00 |
4/5 | 02/09/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bendigo | 2150m | J O'Sullivan | 0 |
| 1.5L | $0.00 | ||
7/7 | 22/04/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bendigo | 2150m | J O'Sullivan | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 |
Driver: Chris Alford
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Recent efforts have been modest. Last start 6th (Fr1) over 1710m at Ballarat, beaten 25 m by Claudys Hero (2:10.30) in 2yo MAIDEN on December 19 at $8.50. The start before 8th (Fr4) over 2030m at Gunbower beaten 65 m by Ox Knox (2:33.60) in MAIDEN on December 8 at $41. Worth another chance. Finds the right race this time.
Last Starts 16 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
6/7 | 19/12/2024 | 11 | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Ballarat | 1710m | Neutral | T K Larsen | 2:02.6 | 1 |
| 25.5L | $8.50 |
8/12 | 08/12/2024 | 18 | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Gunbower | 2030m | Neutral | T K Larsen | 2:01.8 | 4 |
| 66.5L | $41.00 |
6/8 | 20/11/2024 | - | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Maryborough | 1690m | Neutral | T K Larsen | 2:01.7 | 6 |
| 32.7L | $34.00 |
4/4 | 29/10/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Melton | 1720m | Chris Alford | 0 |
| 74L | $0.00 | ||
5/5 | 11/05/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bacchus Marsh | 1940m | C A Alford | 0 |
| 2L | $0.00 |
Driver: Joe Farrugia
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Last start was well beaten after breaking at Kilmore on December 26. Two runs back and went on to finish a respectable seventh over 1720m at this track last start. Has to be respected.
Last Starts 9 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
4/8 | 26/12/2024 | 196 | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Kilmore | 2180m | Neutral | Joe Farrugia | 2:08.9 | 6 |
| 22.4L | $151.00 |
7/10 | 13/06/2024 | 224 | MAIDEN | $7,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Joe Farrugia | 2:02.1 | 3 |
| 19.4L | $151.00 |
3/6 | 03/06/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bendigo | 2150m | Joe Farrugia | 0 |
| 1L | $0.00 | ||
4/6 | 26/05/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Maryborough | 2190m | J Farrugia | 0 |
| 2L | $0.00 | ||
6/9 | 02/11/2023 | 6 | $7,000.00 | Kilmore | 1690m | Neutral | Joe Farrugia | 2:04.0 | 3 |
| 19.2L | $101.00 | |
11/12 | 27/10/2023 | 5 | $7,000.00 | Maryborough | 2190m | Neutral | Joe Farrugia | 2:03.4 | 3 |
| 82.4L | $151.00 | |
5/10 | 22/10/2023 | 108 | $7,000.00 | Maryborough | 2190m | Neutral | Joe Farrugia | 2:05.0 | 3 |
| 31.0L | $101.00 | |
8/9 | 06/07/2023 | 11 | $7,000.00 | Kilmore | 1690m | Neutral | Joe Farrugia | 2:02.9 | 3 |
| 88.8L | $71.00 |
Driver: Ray Pace
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Comments
Last start 5th (Sr1) over 2200m at Horsham was 8th-20 at the bell, beaten 12 m by Old Dominion (2:50.30) in MAIDEN on December 15 at $151. At his previous start 7th (Sr1) over 1720m at this track was 8th-16.89 at the bell, beaten 19 m by Kyvalley Paint (2:08.30) in NR up to 49 on November 29 at $61. Finds a nice race and can improve.
Last Starts 16 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
4/5 | 19/12/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Shepparton | 2190m | Ray Pace | 0 |
| 6L | $0.00 | ||
5/11 | 15/12/2024 | 16 | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Horsham | 2200m | Neutral | R Pace | 2:04.6 | 1 |
| 12.3L | $151.00 |
4/4 | 10/12/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Melton | 2240m | Ray Pace | 0 |
| 161L | $0.00 | ||
7/8 | 29/11/2024 | 22 | NR up to 49 | $4,500.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | R Pace | 2:00.1 | 1 |
| 19.8L | $61.00 |
7/8 | 07/11/2024 | 8 | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Ballarat | 2200m | Neutral | R Pace | 2:02.9 | 6 |
| 40.5L | $23.00 |
3/6 | 30/10/2024 | 110 | NR up to 47 | $4,500.00 | Horsham | 1700m | Neutral | R Pace | 2:01.2 | 5 |
| 29.7L | $41.00 |
9/10 | 12/07/2024 | 29 | 0W/4501 stake or more | $6,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | A M Butt | 2:02.3 | 2 |
| 56.2L | $34.00 |
6/10 | 13/06/2024 | 8 | MAIDEN | $7,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | A M Butt | 2:02.1 | 2 |
| 14.4L | $151.00 |