Melton Race 1 - Alan Mance Motors Trot
MCGEE (1) was well fancied when resuming at Geelong but blew his chances by breaking. Had good form last campaign and races well here with a win and a placing from two visits. Fitter and has winning claims with manners. AVANT GUARD (8) did a good job first up when he came from a wide barrier to be beaten just a neck at this venue. Should be improved by that and draws for a nice trail. TIMMY TURTLE (5) was midfield as favourite last week after working. Had won two of his previous three outings, one for them at this circuit. Worth another chance. TICTOK (12) has been let down by manners of late but won the last time she raced here last month.

Driver: Anthony Butt
Stats
Comments
Last start broke and finished 10th (Fr2) when resuming over 1609m at Geelong beaten 70 m by Fremarkstilly (2:01.30) in NR 56 to 62 on February 7 at $2.25. Two runs back 6th (Sr1) over 2240m at this track was 6th-7.92 at the bell, beaten 8 m by Izarra (2:49.60) in NR up to 60 on August 30 at $2.50. Good enough to win with manners.
Last Starts 15 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
10/10 | 07/02/2025 | 161 | NR 56 to 62 | $7,000.00 | Geelong | 1609m | Neutral | Greg Sugars | 2:01.3 | 2 |
| 68.5L | $2.25 |
1/5 | 28/01/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Melton | 1720m | Greg Sugars | 0 |
| 189L | $0.00 | ||
1/7 | 20/01/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Geelong | 2100m | James Herbertson | 0 |
| 1L | $0.00 | ||
6/10 | 30/08/2024 | 12 | NR up to 60 | $9,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Greg Sugars | 2:01.9 | 1 |
| 8.6L | $2.50 |
2/9 | 18/08/2024 | 9 | NR 60 to 69 | $9,000.00 | Cranbourne | 2080m | Neutral | James Herbertson | 2:00.5 | 1 |
| 0.2L | $2.20 |
3/8 | 09/08/2024 | 21 | NR 54 to 60 | $9,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Greg Sugars | 1:59.8 | 7 |
| 3.2L | $12.00 |
6/10 | 19/07/2024 | 14 | NR up to 80 | $9,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | G R Sugars | 1:59.8 | 2 |
| 9.2L | $2.70 |
1/9 | 05/07/2024 | 8 | NR up to 80 | $9,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | James Herbertson | 1:57.5 | 2 |
| 9.5L | $2.70 |

Driver: Jack Laugher
Stats
Comments
Last start 8th (10m Fr3) over 2190m at Shepparton, beaten 19 m by Watch And Act (2:48.70) in No NR on February 11 at $2.30. Before that, was well back in the run when 5th (Fr5) over 2080m at Cranbourne was 5th-16.3m on the pegs at the bell, beaten 19 m by Jakarta (2:40.00) in NR 50 to 59 on January 26 at $6. Draws for a better showing.
Last Starts 5 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
6/6 | 17/02/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bendigo | 2150m | Jack Laugher | 0 |
| 1L | $0.00 | ||
8/9 | 11/02/2025 | 16 | No NR | $6,000.00 | Shepparton | 2190m | Neutral | James Herbertson | 2:03.4 | 0 |
| 19.2L | $2.30 |
5/6 | 26/01/2025 | 137 | NR 50 to 59 | $6,000.00 | Cranbourne | 2080m | Neutral | Ian McMahon | 2:03.8 | 5 |
| 19.6L | $6.00 |
1/4 | 13/01/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bendigo | 2150m | Jack Laugher | 0 |
| 15L | $0.00 | ||
2/9 | 11/09/2024 | 14 | NR 50 to 64 | $8,000.00 | Bendigo | 2150m | Neutral | James Herbertson | 2:01.3 | 6 |
| 0.3L | $5.00 |
1/12 | 28/08/2024 | 14 | No NR | $6,000.00 | Maryborough | 2190m | Neutral | James Herbertson | 2:06.5 | 0 |
| 3.3L | $1.95 |
4/11 | 14/08/2024 | 71 | 0-2 WINS | $7,000.00 | Terang | 2180m | Neutral | Michael Bellman | 2:02.9 | 5 |
| 14.2L | $7.50 |
3/5 | 04/08/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Maryborough | 2190m | J Herbertson | 0 |
| 3L | $0.00 | ||
4/7 | 04/06/2024 | 14 | No NR | $6,000.00 | Shepparton | 2190m | Neutral | James Herbertson | 2:04.6 | 0 |
| 1.2L | $1.95 |

Driver: Ada Massa
Stats
Comments
Last start 3rd (Fr4) over 1609m at Geelong beaten 3.5 m by Fremarkstilly (2:01.30) in NR 56 to 62 on February 7 at $51. Two runs back 5th (Fr1) over 2150m after showing early speed at Bendigo, beaten 22 m by Aldebaran Demi (2:40.30) in NR 50 to 65 M on January 22 at $23. This looks a sterner test.
Last Starts 15 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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 |
5/8 | 22/01/2025 | 14 | NR 50 to 65 | $8,000.00 | Bendigo | 2150m | Neutral | Ada Massa | 2:00.0 | 1 |
| 22.2L | $23.00 |
3/9 | 08/01/2025 | 42 | NR 50 to 65 | $8,000.00 | Bendigo | 2150m | Neutral | Ada Massa | 1:59.5 | 2 |
| 0.2L | $51.00 |
5/10 | 27/11/2024 | 9 | NR 50 to 55 | $6,000.00 | Maryborough | 2190m | Neutral | Ada Massa | 2:02.8 | 1 |
| 4.8L | $51.00 |
8/8 | 18/11/2024 | 11 | No NR | $6,000.00 | Charlton | 2100m | Neutral | Ada Massa | 2:04.1 | 2 |
| 67.0L | $11.00 |
1/7 | 07/11/2024 | 9 | NR up to 55 | $10,000.00 | Yarra Valley | 2150m | Neutral | Ada Massa | 2:00.3 | 5 |
| 0.2L | $21.00 |
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: Chris Alford
Stats
Comments
Failed to impress last start; 5th (20m Fr2) over 2190m at Shepparton, beaten 9 m by Watch And Act (2:48.70) in No NR on February 11 at $12. Showed ability the outing before when he won by 1.75 m (Fr5) at Geelong (1:59.70) beating Heza Gun in NR 55 to 60 on January 31 at $11 at the bell was 4th-7m 2WWC. Capable of playing a role.
Last Starts 11 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
5/9 | 11/02/2025 | 11 | No NR | $6,000.00 | Shepparton | 2190m | Neutral | Greg Sugars | 2:03.4 | 0 |
| 9.9L | $12.00 |
1/7 | 31/01/2025 | 82 | NR 55 to 60 | $7,000.00 | Geelong | 1609m | Neutral | James Herbertson | 1:59.7 | 5 |
| 1.8L | $11.00 |
7/7 | 20/01/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Geelong | 2100m | Patrick Tomkinson | 0 |
| 1L | $0.00 | ||
3/6 | 10/11/2024 | 3 | NR up to 59 | $7,000.00 | Cranbourne | 2080m | Neutral | Ewa Justice | 2:02.9 | 4 |
| 1.2L | $1.95 |
4/10 | 07/11/2024 | 6 | NR up to 55 | $6,000.00 | Ballarat | 1710m | Neutral | Taylor Youl | 1:57.9 | 3 |
| 21.0L | $12.00 |
3/8 | 01/11/2024 | 7 | NR 55 to 60 | $7,000.00 | Geelong | 1609m | Neutral | Ewa Justice | 1:57.2 | 6 |
| 15.4L | $34.00 |
8/9 | 25/10/2024 | 7 | No NR | $6,000.00 | Maryborough | 2190m | Neutral | P X Tomkinson | 2:02.2 | 4 |
| 60.9L | $34.00 |
3/4 | 22/06/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bacchus Marsh | 1940m | Patrick Tomkinson | 0 |
| 5L | $0.00 |

Driver: Jordan Leedham
Stats
Comments
Beaten favourite last start when sixth at this track on February 15. Proved too good the start prior at Cranbourne on February 8. Major player on best form.
Last Starts 7 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
6/10 | 15/02/2025 | 7 | NR 60 to 69 | $10,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Kate Gath | 1:59.7 | 4 |
| 7.4L | $1.95 |
1/8 | 08/02/2025 | 8 | NR 60 to 69 | $10,000.00 | Cranbourne | 1609m | Neutral | Kate Gath | 2:00.2 | 1 |
| 14.0L | $4.40 |
4/7 | 31/01/2025 | 15 | NR 55 to 60 | $7,000.00 | Geelong | 1609m | Neutral | Kate Gath | 1:59.7 | 6 |
| 3.9L | $5.00 |
1/9 | 16/01/2025 | 6 | 0-2 WINS | $6,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Kate Gath | 1:58.9 | 5 |
| 1.2L | $3.00 |
6/7 | 10/01/2025 | 140 | NR 55 to 60 | $7,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Kate Gath | 1:59.0 | 5 |
| 9.8L | $7.00 |
2/6 | 07/01/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Melton | 2240m | Good | Kate Gath | 0 |
| 1.4L | $0.00 | |
5/8 | 23/08/2024 | 9 | NR up to 58 | $7,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Kate Gath | 2:03.0 | 3 |
| 10.9L | $6.00 |
5/6 | 23/07/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Melton | 2240m | Kate Gath | 0 |
| 7L | $0.00 |

Driver: Ellen Tormey
Stats
Comments
Well beaten last start by Aldebaran Demi, who she meets again; was restrained, when 35 metres seventh at Bendigo over 2150m in a NR 50 to 65 M race on January 22. Has the job ahead.
Last Starts 31 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
7/8 | 22/01/2025 | 14 | NR 50 to 65 | $8,000.00 | Bendigo | 2150m | Neutral | Ellen Tormey | 2:00.0 | 7 |
| 32.6L | $8.50 |
1/9 | 08/01/2025 | 21 | NR 50 to 65 | $8,000.00 | Bendigo | 2150m | Neutral | Ellen Tormey | 1:59.5 | 4 |
| 0.2L | $11.00 |
7/12 | 18/12/2024 | 7 | NR 55 to 69 | $10,000.00 | Bendigo | 2150m | Neutral | Ellen Tormey | 1:59.7 | 4 |
| 40.9L | $21.00 |
2/7 | 11/12/2024 | 14 | NR 50 to 65 | $8,000.00 | Bendigo | 2150m | Neutral | Ellen Tormey | 2:01.3 | 5 |
| 7.9L | $12.00 |
5/7 | 02/12/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bendigo | 2150m | Ash Manton | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 | ||
7/9 | 27/11/2024 | 7 | NR 54 to 65 | $8,000.00 | Bendigo | 1650m | Neutral | Alex Ashwood | 1:56.3 | 4 |
| 30.4L | $16.00 |
7/9 | 20/11/2024 | 24 | NR 55 to 60 | $8,000.00 | Maryborough | 2190m | Neutral | Chris Lang | 1:59.5 | 1 |
| 33.8L | $26.00 |
1/3 | 11/11/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bendigo | 2150m | B A Stevens | 0 |
| 4L | $0.00 |

Driver: Austin Mifsud
Stats
Comments
Solid run when beaten by 2.5 m finishing second behind Berriesandcherries at Wedderburn over 2955m in a No NR on January 26 at $14. Then a handy effort when well beaten into third after a quick start, behind Timmy Turtle at Cranbourne over 1609m in a NR 60 to 69 on February 8 at $5.50. Can be about the money again.
Last Starts 14 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
3/8 | 08/02/2025 | 13 | NR 60 to 69 | $10,000.00 | Cranbourne | 1609m | Neutral | A P Mifsud | 2:00.2 | 3 |
| 14.3L | $5.50 |
2/9 | 26/01/2025 | 20 | No NR | $15,000.00 | Wedderburn | 2955m | Neutral | A P Mifsud | 2:05.6 | 4 |
| 2.6L | $14.00 |
4/8 | 06/01/2025 | 10 | No NR | $15,000.00 | Cobram | 2678m | W | A P Mifsud | 2:05.5 | 2 |
| 15.3L | $10.00 |
3/9 | 27/12/2024 | 26 | NR 60 to 69 | $10,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | A P Mifsud | 1:58.7 | 5 |
| 3.8L | $41.00 |
4/11 | 01/12/2024 | 21 | No NR | $20,000.00 | Stawell | 2600m | Neutral | A P Mifsud | 2:04.6 | 4 |
| 42.8L | $21.00 |
7/11 | 10/11/2024 | 48 | No NR | $15,000.00 | St Arnaud | 2520m | Neutral | A P Mifsud | 2:07.7 | 5 |
| 17.6L | $51.00 |
2/3 | 26/10/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bacchus Marsh | 2400m | Riley Mitchell | 0 |
| 4L | $0.00 | ||
1/5 | 05/09/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Kilmore | 0m | Riley Mitchell | 0 |
| 0.5L | $0.00 |

Driver: Josh Duggan
Stats
Comments
Strong return to racing last start with a good run despite getting well back, when 2nd (Fr6) over 2240m at this track, beaten a neck by Little Yankee (2:46.70) in NR 60 to 69 on February 15 at $7.50. Big chance 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 |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
2/10 | 15/02/2025 | 63 | NR 60 to 69 | $10,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | James Herbertson | 1:59.7 | 6 |
| 0.3L | $7.50 |
3/5 | 10/02/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bendigo | 2150m | Ross Graham | 0 |
| 23L | $0.00 | ||
7/7 | 14/12/2024 | 7 | NR 60 to 69 | $10,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | James Herbertson | 1:59.6 | 5 |
| 358.8L | $2.70 |
6/7 | 07/12/2024 | 7 | No NR | $20,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Ellen Tormey | 2:00.0 | 1 |
| 16.6L | $13.00 |
3/10 | 30/11/2024 | 7 | NR 60 to 69 | $10,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Chris Alford | 1:58.7 | 7 |
| 11.1L | $6.00 |
4/8 | 23/11/2024 | 14 | NR 70 to 85 | $17,500.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Chris Alford | 1:58.6 | 1 |
| 3.7L | $21.00 |
6/10 | 09/11/2024 | 7 | No NR | $20,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | James Herbertson | 1:59.2 | 4 |
| 13.9L | $15.00 |
3/8 | 20/11/2023 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bendigo | 2150m | R A Graham | 0 |
| 4L | $0.00 | ||
4/8 | 11/09/2023 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bendigo | 2150m | R A Graham | 0 |
| 3L | $0.00 |

Driver: Luke Dunne
Stats
Comments
Easy win three starts back at Bendigo over 2150m NR 50 to 65 M on January 22. Last time out 7th (Fr3) over 2240m after showing early speed at this track beaten 12 m by Little Yankee (2:46.70) in NR 60 to 69 on February 15 at $7.50. Forward showing expected.
Last Starts 7 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
7/10 | 15/02/2025 | 20 | NR 60 to 69 | $10,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Luke Dunne | 1:59.7 | 3 |
| 12.4L | $7.50 |
3/10 | 26/01/2025 | 4 | No NR | $6,000.00 | Wedderburn | 2150m | Neutral | James Herbertson | 2:04.6 | 0 |
| 14.4L | $3.50 |
1/8 | 22/01/2025 | 14 | NR 50 to 65 | $8,000.00 | Bendigo | 2150m | Neutral | James Herbertson | 2:00.0 | 6 |
| 12.4L | $1.90 |
2/9 | 08/01/2025 | 8 | NR 50 to 65 | $8,000.00 | Bendigo | 2150m | Neutral | Luke Dunne | 1:59.5 | 6 |
| 0.2L | $3.10 |
3/8 | 31/12/2024 | 20 | 0W/15 0K stake | $8,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Ryan Sanderson | 1:58.5 | 5 |
| 7.5L | $9.50 |
3/7 | 11/12/2024 | 4 | NR 50 to 65 | $8,000.00 | Bendigo | 2150m | Neutral | James Herbertson | 2:01.3 | 7 |
| 9.6L | $2.25 |
1/3 | 16/11/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Maryborough | 2190m | Luke Dunne | 0 |
| 4L | $0.00 | ||
5/5 | 29/08/2023 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Melton | 1720m | R A Payne | 0 |
| 1.5L | $0.00 |

Driver: Michelle Wight
Stats
Comments
Has been racing well this preparation and showed plenty of improvement following January 31 run. Last start won by 4.5 m (Sr2) at Maryborough (2:46.00) beating Boutika in NR 51 to 56 on February 14 at $21. This race will be harder than that win. Others preferred.
Last Starts 8 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1/10 | 14/02/2025 | 14 | NR 51 to 56 | $6,000.00 | Maryborough | 2190m | Neutral | Michelle Wight | 2:02.0 | 2 |
| 4.4L | $21.00 |
8/8 | 31/01/2025 | 7 | NR 50 to 56 | $6,000.00 | Charlton | 2100m | Neutral | Michelle Wight | 2:01.4 | 6 |
| 9.5L | $13.00 |
2/7 | 24/01/2025 | 9 | NR up to 59 | $6,000.00 | Stawell | 2180m | Neutral | Michelle Wight | 2:05.6 | 4 |
| 3.2L | $8.50 |
3/8 | 15/01/2025 | 19 | NR 50 to 56 | $6,000.00 | Charlton | 1609m | Neutral | Michelle Wight | 1:58.4 | 5 |
| 12.1L | $17.00 |
9/9 | 27/12/2024 | 8 | No NR | $25,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Michelle Wight | 2:00.0 | 2 |
| 563.5L | $5.50 |
1/9 | 19/12/2024 | 18 | No NR | $8,000.00 | Ballarat | 1710m | Neutral | Michelle Wight | 2:00.1 | 1 |
| 0.2L | $19.00 |
2/4 | 21/07/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Maryborough | 2190m | M Hayes | 0 |
| 1L | $0.00 | ||
2/4 | 26/05/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Maryborough | 1690m | M Wight | 0 |
| 40L | $0.00 |

Driver: Michael Bellman
Stats
Comments
Has been let down by manners of late. Last start broke in score up and was out of position at the start 8th (Sr1) over 1690m at Maryborough beaten 70 m by Illawong Stardust (2:04.30) in NR 56 to 75 M on February 14 at $6. The run prior 6th (Sr1) over 2150m at Bendigo, beaten 25 m by Aldebaran Demi (2:40.30) in NR 50 to 65 M on January 22 at $3.40. Contender with better manners.
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 | 14/02/2025 | 23 | NR 56 to 75 | $9,000.00 | Maryborough | 1690m | Neutral | Michael Bellman | 1:58.4 | 1 |
| 70.6L | $6.00 |
1/4 | 10/02/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bendigo | 2150m | Rebecca Morrissey | 0 |
| 4L | $0.00 | ||
6/8 | 22/01/2025 | 14 | NR 50 to 65 | $8,000.00 | Bendigo | 2150m | Neutral | Michael Bellman | 2:00.0 | 1 |
| 26.0L | $3.40 |
9/9 | 08/01/2025 | 6 | NR 50 to 65 | $8,000.00 | Bendigo | 2150m | Neutral | Michael Bellman | 1:59.5 | 2 |
| 100.0L | $2.80 |
1/9 | 02/01/2025 | 6 | NR 50 to 55 | $6,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Michael Bellman | 2:00.6 | 2 |
| 4.7L | $2.70 |
9/10 | 27/12/2024 | 9 | NR 50 to 59 | $6,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Michael Bellman | 1:56.6 | 3 |
| 152.1L | $4.80 |
3/12 | 18/12/2024 | 7 | NR 55 to 69 | $10,000.00 | Bendigo | 2150m | Neutral | Michael Bellman | 1:59.7 | 6 |
| 14.4L | $4.40 |
3/6 | 18/11/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bendigo | 2150m | Rebecca Morrissey | 0 |
| 20L | $0.00 | ||
1/5 | 11/11/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bendigo | 2150m | Rebecca Morrissey | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 |