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Melton Race 5 - Prydes Easifeed Pace

LENARD ESS (7) drew poorly and settled well back but chased strongly along the sprint lane for third last start at Cranbourne. Must overcome a wide draw but has the ability to take care of this field. SPORTSBOU (4) put it together with an easy maiden win at Maryborough last start. Race fit and may be ready to work through the grades now. Primary contender. BONA KHAN (8) has recorded a string of top-four finishes including a Geelong win two back. Draws for a trail and could be dangerous. SHE REALLY MATTERS (5) is suited dropping to a distance where she has won two of three attempts.

Race Time:9:32 AM

Friday, January 3, 2025

Track:Good

Weather:Fine

Prize Money:$0.00

Distance:1720m

Royal Saxon (1)87919x7788

Trainer: D J Mahar (Redan)12 mths 49: 5-6-6

Driver: Blake Pace

6 yo B G

Sire: AUCKLAND REACTOR (NZ)

Dam: SAPPHEIROS

Dam's Sire: Art Major Usa

Stats

Career49: 5-6-6

LTS$39,600.00

BMR1:59.40

TS5: 0-0-1

Win %10.20%

Place %34.69%

Comments

Didn't do much at the last run, 8th (Fr2) over 1609m after showing early pace at Charlton, at the bell was 5th-7.7m on the pegs beaten 14 m by Torque Power (2:00.30) in NR 50 to 55 on November 18 at $34. Before that was driven from back in the field when 8th (Fr3) over 1710m at Ballarat was 6th-9.6m on the pegs at the bell, beaten 7 m by Carramar Olam (2:03.90) in NR 50 to 55 on November 7 at $151. Cannot enthuse on what we have seen of late.

Last Starts 47 days since last start

Place	Date	Days	Class	Prize	Track	Dist.	Cnd.	Driver	Mile Rate	Gate	Result	Margin	Starting Price
8/9	18/11/2024	11	NR 50 to 55	$6,000.00	Charlton	1609m	Neutral	Michael Bellman	2:00.3	2	1. Torque Power 2. Alfnalma 3. Chogi NZ	14.8L	$34.00
8/10	07/11/2024	7	NR 50 to 55	$6,000.00	Ballarat	1710m	Neutral	M W Hayes	1:56.6	3	1. Carramar Olam 2. Picture Us Rollin 3. Sinbad Sassy	7.1L	$151.00
7/9	31/10/2024	7	NR 50 to 55	$6,000.00	Ballarat	2200m	Neutral	Blake Pace	2:00.0	4	1. Best Back Bruce 2. Pete Mitchell 3. Carramar Olam	13.4L	$21.00
7/8	24/10/2024	77	NR 50 to 55	$6,000.00	Kilmore	2180m	Neutral	Blake Pace	2:00.5	1	1. Bubby To Base 2. Pete Mitchell 3. Sports Narrator	14.8L	$19.00
3/4	12/10/2024	-	Trial	$0.00	Maryborough	2190m		M Hayes		0	1. Hesitate 2. Asmileandawinx 3. Royal Saxon	0L	$0.00
9/12	08/08/2024	28	NR 50 to 55	$7,000.00	Ballarat	2200m	Neutral	Michael Bellman	1:57.7	5	1. Top Gun Ted 2. Emily Vincent 3. Platinum Jive NZ	28.6L	$26.00
1/9	11/07/2024	8	NR up to 50	$6,000.00	Ballarat	2200m	Neutral	Michael Bellman	1:59.4	2	1. Royal Saxon 2. Hurrikane Dusty 3. Odin	14.6L	$3.50
2/6	01/06/2024	-	Trial	$0.00	Maryborough	2190m		R Clarke		0	1. Mac Shadow 2. Royal Saxon 3. Cornelia	3L	$0.00

Breathe Easy (2)6026534769

Trainer: Alex Freeman (Cobblebank)12 mths 90: 8-7-9

Driver: Jodi Quinlan

9 yo CH G

Sire: LIVE OR DIE (USA)

Dam: AYR AFFAIR (AUS)

Dam's Sire: Our Sir Vancelot Nz

Stats

Career90: 8-7-9

LTS$64,100.00

BMR1:56.28

TS27: 4-1-3

Win %8.89%

Place %26.67%

Comments

Last start 9th (Fr4) over 1720m after showing early pace at this track beaten 15 m by Cinquanta (2:04.00) in NR up to 49 on December 31 at $9.50. Before that, 6th (Fr1) over 1609m after showing early pace at Geelong, beaten 8 m by Bona Khan (1:56.90) in NR 50 to 55 on December 20 at $34. One of the contenders if at his best.

Last Starts 4 days since last start

Place	Date	Days	Class	Prize	Track	Dist.	Cnd.	Driver	Mile Rate	Gate	Result	Margin	Starting Price
9/10	31/12/2024	11	NR up to 49	$8,000.00	Melton	1720m	Neutral	Ryan Backhouse	1:56.0	4	1. Cinquanta 2. Jay Bee 3. Icanmotor	15.9L	$9.50
6/8	20/12/2024	14	NR 50 to 55	$6,000.00	Geelong	1609m	Neutral	Jodi Quinlan	1:56.9	1	1. Bona Khan 2. Montana Pride 3. Asmileandawinx	8.8L	$34.00
7/10	06/12/2024	7	NR up to 49	$4,500.00	Geelong	1609m	Neutral	Jodi Quinlan	1:58.2	7	1. Auckland Red 2. River Patrol NZ 3. Caledonian Terra	9.2L	$6.00
4/8	29/11/2024	22	NR up to 49	$4,500.00	Melton	1200m	Neutral	Jodi Quinlan		5	1. Island Caesar 2. Our True Colours 3. Ima Charma	8.4L	$5.00
3/9	07/11/2024	6	NR 40 to 49	$4,500.00	Yarra Valley	1650m	Neutral	Ryan Sanderson	1:56.8	1	1. Shady Dancer 2. Chansu 3. Breathe Easy	3.4L	$3.60
5/9	01/11/2024	7	NR up to 55	$6,000.00	Geelong	1609m	Neutral	Jackie Barker	1:56.1	1	1. Indigo Dancer 2. Mr Teddy NZ 3. General Lincoln	5.5L	$26.00
6/8	25/10/2024	7	NR up to 49	$4,500.00	Melton	1200m	Neutral	D K McGuigan		7	1. Island Caesar 2. Spun Silver 3. Our Cheeky Devil	10.8L	$9.00
4/7	07/10/2024	-	Trial	$0.00	Melton	2240m		Jordan Leedham		0	1. The Iron Duke 2. Hesitate 3. Mercenary	18L	$0.00
4/5	10/08/2024	-	Trial	$0.00	Bacchus Marsh	1940m		Adrian Pace		0	1. Love Ina Chevy NZ 2. Sew What 3. Flying Sparks	1L	$0.00

Aveiro (3)9x984780x1

Trainer: A R Wood (Melton)12 mths 76: 9-6-10

Driver: Lauren White

9 yo B G

Sire: ALTA CHRISTIANO (NZ)

Dam: MISS FEELGOOD (AUS)

Dam's Sire: Armbro Operative Usa

Stats

Career76: 9-6-10

LTS$49,660.00

BMR1:54.53

TS12: 0-0-1

Win %11.84%

Place %32.89%

Comments

Last start won by a nose (Sr3) at Ballarat (2:03.70) beating Normandy Nugget in NR up to 49 on December 19 at $19. Respect.

Last Starts 16 days since last start

Place	Date	Days	Class	Prize	Track	Dist.	Cnd.	Driver	Mile Rate	Gate	Result	Margin	Starting Price
1/9	19/12/2024	84	NR up to 49	$6,000.00	Ballarat	1710m	Neutral	Lauren White	1:56.5	3	1. Aveiro 2. Normandy Nugget 3. Yankee Gambler	0.1L	$19.00
3/4	14/12/2024	-	Trial	$0.00	Bacchus Marsh	1940m		Ginger Gleeson		0	1. Rakajed NZ 2. Tallulah Lee 3. Aveiro	2.5L	$0.00
3/6	03/12/2024	-	Trial	$0.00	Melton	2240m		Chris Lang		0	1. Fancy Free 2. Tough Shaz 3. Aveiro	1.5L	$0.00
12/12	26/09/2024	6	NR 50 to 55	$6,000.00	Melton	2240m	Neutral	S J P O'Sullivan	1:57.8	1	1. Judes Dude 2. Village Voice 3. Sassyola	82.0L	$101.00
8/10	20/09/2024	8	NR up to 49	$4,500.00	Melton	1720m	Neutral	S J P O'Sullivan	1:58.9	3	1. Midnight Dancer 2. Island Caesar 3. Our Kinky Boots	9.5L	$7.00
7/10	12/09/2024	7	NR 40 to 49	$4,500.00	Kilmore	1690m	Neutral	Connor Clarke	2:00.8	4	1. Terroroan 2. Joeys Hangover 3. Conspirator NZ	10.2L	$12.00
4/10	05/09/2024	8	NR 40 to 49	$4,500.00	Ballarat	1710m	W	Connor Clarke	1:57.7	3	1. Montana Pride 2. Imagination Oro 3. Our Kinky Boots	11.0L	$126.00
8/10	28/08/2024	13	NR 50 to 55	$7,000.00	Maryborough	1690m	Neutral	Chris Svanosio	1:56.9	2	1. Fourth In Line 2. Mister Jimaringle 3. Emily Vincent	19.1L	$101.00

Sportsbou (4)3282x251

Trainer: R J Carberry (Horsham)12 mths 7: 1-3-1

Driver: Michael Bellman

4 yo B M

Sire: SPORTSWRITER (USA)

Dam: BOU CHARD (AUS)

Dam's Sire: Live Or Die Usa

Stats

Career7: 1-3-1

LTS$7,440.00

BMR1:57.70

TS0: 0-0-0

Win %14.29%

Place %71.43%

Comments

Racing consistently. Last start won just off the speed and boxed on; posted a big 12 m win (Sr1) at Maryborough (2:40.20) beating American Victory in 3yo MAIDEN on December 23 at $4.60 at the bell was 3rd-3.6m on the pegs. Confidence high and can measure up again.

Last Starts 12 days since last start

Place	Date	Days	Class	Prize	Track	Dist.	Cnd.	Driver	Mile Rate	Gate	Result	Margin	Starting Price
1/12	23/12/2024	8	MAIDEN	$6,000.00	Maryborough	2190m	Neutral	Michael Bellman	1:57.7	1	1. Sportsbou 2. American Victory 3. Kalkadoon Dreaming	12.5L	$4.60
5/6	15/12/2024	14	MAIDEN	$6,000.00	Horsham	1700m	Neutral	Michael Bellman	1:56.3	3	1. Keayang Viper 2. Im The Wild One 3. American Victory	4.9L	$2.25
2/9	01/12/2024	403	MAIDEN	$6,000.00	Stawell	2180m	Neutral	G A Campbell	2:01.4	3	1. Startin To Gogh 2. Sportsbou 3. Malani Joh	6.8L	$2.60
2/6	23/11/2024	-	Trial	$0.00	Maryborough	2190m		M Hayes		0	1. Nice One Centurion 2. Sportsbou 3. Clara Rocks	2L	$0.00
2/7	25/10/2023	13		$7,000.00	Hamilton	1660m	Neutral	M J Bellman	1:57.4	1	1. Jilliby Illuminate NZ 2. Sportsbou 3. Rockin Gemma	2.0L	$2.60
8/10	12/10/2023	13		$7,000.00	Maryborough	2190m	Neutral	M J Bellman	1:57.0	6	1. Very Pretty 2. Cocosdream 3. Browniesatmidnight	40.4L	$14.00
2/10	29/09/2023	15		$7,000.00	Horsham	1700m	Neutral	M J Bellman	1:54.5	4	1. The War Wolf 2. Sportsbou 3. Eastbro Kozzy	11.0L	$8.50
1/5	27/08/2023	-	Trial	$0.00	Ararat	2195m		M J Bellman		0	1. Sportsbou 2. Just Follow Me 3. Raffle	10.5L	$0.00

She Really Matters (5)325x415765

Trainer: C T Demmler (Parwan)12 mths 14: 2-1-2

Driver: Craig Demmler

5 yo B BR M

Sire: ART MAJOR (USA)

Dam: NOTHING ELSE MATTERS (NZ)

Dam's Sire: Bettors Delight Usa

Stats

Career14: 2-1-2

LTS$12,350.00

BMR1:56.60

TS3: 0-0-0

Win %14.29%

Place %35.71%

Comments

Last start 5th (Sr2) over 2200m at Ballarat, beaten 11 m by Jacksboy (2:40.90) in NR 50 to 55 on December 19 at $11. At her previous start 6th (Fr5) over 1720m at this track, beaten 80 m by Uniquely Ideal (1:59.70) in 0-2 WINS on November 29 at $41. Rates highly on best form and can bounce back.

Last Starts 16 days since last start

Place	Date	Days	Class	Prize	Track	Dist.	Cnd.	Driver	Mile Rate	Gate	Result	Margin	Starting Price
5/12	19/12/2024	20	NR 50 to 55	$6,000.00	Ballarat	2200m	Neutral	James Herbertson	1:57.7	2	1. Jacksboy 2. Alanna Miki 3. Where Is Woody	11.5L	$11.00
6/8	29/11/2024	58	0-2 WINS	$6,000.00	Melton	1720m	Neutral	Josh Duggan	1:52.0	5	1. Uniquely Ideal 2. Joanies A Pearler 3. Ozzie Joybell	80.4L	$41.00
7/8	02/10/2024	17	NR 55 to 60	$8,000.00	Bendigo	2150m	Neutral	Greg Sugars	1:56.6	5	1. Can Feel The Fury NZ 2. Cotchinellie 3. Angelshavtime NZ	11.2L	$18.00
5/9	15/09/2024	31	0-2 WINS	$6,000.00	Ararat	1790m	Neutral	Greg Sugars	1:59.9	1	1. Luva Scrap 2. Starzinhereyes 3. Freak Out	29.2L	$3.00
1/9	15/08/2024	7	NR up to 55	$7,000.00	Kilmore	1690m	Neutral	Josh Duggan	1:56.6	6	1. She Really Matters 2. Lady In Line 3. Dot Ball	0.1L	$5.00
4/12	08/08/2024	174	NR 50 to 55	$7,000.00	Ballarat	2200m	Neutral	Josh Duggan	1:57.7	7	1. Top Gun Ted 2. Emily Vincent 3. Platinum Jive NZ	6.0L	$34.00
3/4	23/07/2024	-	Trial	$0.00	Melton	2240m		J L Duggan		0	1. Rainbowsend 2. Chappy Streetnorth 3. She Really Matters	2L	$0.00
2/4	13/07/2024	-	Trial	$0.00	Bacchus Marsh	1940m		Z M Phillips		0	1. Topsies Bling 2. She Really Matters 3. Judes Dude	3L	$0.00

Tupelo Beach (6)7327345976

Trainer: J B Tormey (Junortoun)12 mths 126: 12-14-19

Driver: Ellen Tormey

8 yo B BR G

Sire: SOMEBEACHSOMEWHERE (USA)

Dam: MY TUPELO HONEY (NZ)

Dam's Sire: Mcardle Usa

Stats

Career126: 12-14-19

LTS$112,557.00

BMR1:53.50

TS12: 0-1-1

Win %9.52%

Place %35.71%

Comments

Last start broke in score up and was out of position at the start was well back in the run when 6th (Fr5) over 1670m at Cobram, beaten 22 m by Herakles (2:00.20) in NR 50 to 55 on December 29 at $81. At the start before surrendered the lead and finished 7th (Fr1) over 1609m after showing early speed at Charlton was 4th-3.8 at the bell, beaten 5 m by Rabada (1:57.60) in NR 55 to 60 on December 18 at $14. Place best.

Last Starts 6 days since last start

Place	Date	Days	Class	Prize	Track	Dist.	Cnd.	Driver	Mile Rate	Gate	Result	Margin	Starting Price
6/10	29/12/2024	11	NR 50 to 55	$6,000.00	Cobram	1670m	Neutral	George Chamouras	1:55.8	5	1. Herakles 2. Cheerstolou 3. Hungry Hogarth	22.2L	$81.00
7/9	18/12/2024	34	NR 55 to 60	$8,000.00	Charlton	1609m	Neutral	Liam Older	1:57.6	1	1. Rabada 2. Cee Cee In America 3. Bruised Ego	5.0L	$14.00
9/10	14/11/2024	7	NR 56 to 62	$8,000.00	Kilmore	1690m	Neutral	Ellen Tormey	1:57.2	6	1. Nakula NZ 2. Interpretation 3. Pablo Rocks	46.4L	$101.00
5/10	07/11/2024	9	NR 56 to 62	$9,000.00	Ballarat	1710m	Neutral	Liam Older	1:55.1	2	1. Indigo Dancer 2. Bolramski NZ 3. Rise Above All	17.9L	$14.00
4/8	29/10/2024	12	NR 55 to 64	$8,000.00	Bendigo	2150m	Neutral	Liam Older	1:58.8	2	1. Kathys Free 2. Valiente 3. Mahindi NZ	7.3L	$21.00
3/9	17/10/2024	14	NR 50 to 55	$6,000.00	Ballarat	1710m	Neutral	Liam Older	1:55.8	1	1. Heavenly Brigade NZ 2. Carramar Olam 3. Tupelo Beach	5.4L	$12.00
2/3	19/02/2024	-	Trial	$0.00	Bendigo	2150m		Liam Older		0	1. Rockaria 2. Tupelo Beach 3. Courmayeur	0L	$0.00
3/6	27/09/2021	-	Trial	$0.00	Bendigo	2150m		A M Ashwood		0	1. Patsbeachstorm 2. Sixty 3. Tupelo Beach	0L	$0.00

Lenard Ess (7)2237656573

Trainer: Jess Tubbs (Myrniong)12 mths 143: 13-16-24

Driver: Greg Sugars

10 yo BR G

Sire: VILLAGE JOLT (CAN)

Dam: KANO PHOEBE (AUS)

Dam's Sire: Troublemaker Usa

Stats

Career143: 13-16-24

LTS$110,148.00

BMR1:55.93

TS27: 1-0-6

Win %9.09%

Place %37.06%

Comments

Improved last start with a solid effort when 3rd (Sr3) over 1609m at Cranbourne, at the bell was 10th-26.2+m beaten 15 m by Thinkfast Runfast (1:56.20) in NR up to 55 on December 28 at $14. Rates highly and is well-placed to take this out.

Last Starts 7 days since last start

Place	Date	Days	Class	Prize	Track	Dist.	Cnd.	Driver	Mile Rate	Gate	Result	Margin	Starting Price
3/10	28/12/2024	8	NR up to 55	$10,000.00	Cranbourne	1609m	Neutral	Kerryn Manning	1:56.2	3	1. Thinkfast Runfast 2. Burning Tickets 3. Lenard Ess	15.8L	$14.00
7/8	20/12/2024	15	NR 50 to 55	$6,000.00	Geelong	1609m	Neutral	P X Tomkinson	1:56.9	6	1. Bona Khan 2. Montana Pride 3. Asmileandawinx	10.4L	$26.00
5/10	05/12/2024	21	NR 55 to 64	$8,000.00	Ballarat	1710m	Neutral	Lochie Cook	1:55.6	2	1. The Narcissist 2. Indigo Dancer 3. Hernie	15.7L	$51.00
6/10	14/11/2024	7	NR 56 to 62	$8,000.00	Kilmore	1690m	Neutral	C T Demmler	1:57.2	4	1. Nakula NZ 2. Interpretation 3. Pablo Rocks	11.6L	$71.00
5/9	07/11/2024	7	NR 55 to 64	$8,000.00	Yarra Valley	1650m	Neutral	C T Demmler	1:55.7	6	1. Quaddie Vc NZ 2. Maas Betting Again 3. Harrys A Rockstar	9.3L	$26.00
6/7	31/10/2024	21	NR 55 to 64	$8,000.00	Ballarat	2200m	Neutral	C T Demmler	1:58.3	3	1. Sweet Ideal 2. Keayang Wasabi 3. Credulous	14.1L	$81.00
2/5	12/08/2024	-	Trial	$0.00	Melton	2240m		Greg Sugars		0	1. Master Remi 2. Lenard Ess 3. Sir Chow NZ	5L	$0.00
2/4	06/08/2024	-	Trial	$0.00	Melton	2240m		Greg Sugars		0	1. Our Saydie Kay 2. Lenard Ess 3. Jimmy Breeze NZ	1.5L	$0.00

Bona Khan (1)1452102214

Trainer: Joanne Pengelly (Elaine)12 mths 87: 11-13-12

Driver: Taylor Ford

8 yo BR BL G

Sire: BONAVISTA BAY (AUS)(AU

Dam: ROSIE KHAN

Dam's Sire: Pacific Fella Usa

Stats

Career87: 11-13-12

LTS$71,735.00

BMR1:56.90

TS11: 2-1-0

Win %12.64%

Place %41.38%

Comments

Last start 4th (Fr2) over 1609m after showing early pace at Cranbourne was leading by 3.6m on the pegs at the bell, beaten 5.5 m by Tallulah Lee (1:55.50) in 0W/15 0K stake on December 28 at $23. Two runs back won by 1.5 m after showing early speed, (Fr5) at Geelong (1:56.90) beating Montana Pride in NR 50 to 55 on December 20 at $6.50. Strong contender.

Last Starts 7 days since last start

Place	Date	Days	Class	Prize	Track	Dist.	Cnd.	Driver	Mile Rate	Gate	Result	Margin	Starting Price
4/10	28/12/2024	8	0W/15 0K stake	$15,000.00	Cranbourne	1609m	Neutral	T R Ford	1:55.5	2	1. Tallulah Lee 2. Hugo Maguire NZ 3. Rudy Gee	5.6L	$23.00
1/8	20/12/2024	5	NR 50 to 55	$6,000.00	Geelong	1609m	Neutral	T R Ford	1:56.9	5	1. Bona Khan 2. Montana Pride 3. Asmileandawinx	1.5L	$6.50
2/8	15/12/2024	9	0W/15 0K stake	$8,000.00	Cranbourne	1609m	Neutral	T R Ford	1:55.0	1	1. Dressed In Gold NZ 2. Bona Khan 3. Master Remi	0.1L	$8.50
2/7	06/12/2024	13	NR 50 to 55	$6,000.00	Geelong	1609m	Neutral	T R Ford	1:53.7	4	1. Le Twist NZ 2. Bona Khan 3. Mr Teddy NZ	13.1L	$51.00
10/12	23/11/2024	6	NR up to 55	$8,000.00	Melton	2240m	Neutral	T R Ford	1:56.8	7	1. Marlo Mareau 2. Cee Cee Lou 3. Ninedolla Toastie	55.8L	$34.00
1/8	17/11/2024	7	NR 50 to 55	$6,000.00	Cranbourne	2080m	Neutral	T R Ford	1:59.9	5	1. Bona Khan 2. Burning Tickets 3. Dougs Tribe	2.6L	$14.00
4/5	30/09/2023	-	Trial	$0.00	Bacchus Marsh	1940m		J N Quinlan		0	1. Trinitys Delight 2. See You There 3. Blaster Ranger	1L	$0.00
4/5	23/09/2023	-	Trial	$0.00	Bacchus Marsh	1940m		J N Quinlan		0	1. Khans Creed 2. Rendezvous 3. Classic Angelina	0L	$0.00