Form Guide | Today, Tomorrow & Saturday

The Ladbrokes Form Guide is your resource for today, tomorrow and Saturday. Get your daily data on horse racing and greyhounds, for Australian and International races.

Build a new betting experience

Melton Race 5 - Colina & Co Australasian Trotting Championship (Group 3)

KEAYANG CHUCKY (7) added to a string of wins and placings when he came from a 30m handicap to take out the Terang Cup last start. That followed a narrow defeat in the G1 Great Southern Star at this circuit. Smart trotter in form and looks the one to beat. ARCEE PHOENIX (9) pulled up lame after his last-start fifth in a Great Southern Star heat but has won a trial since. Won two in a row prior including the G1 Maori Mile. Danger with his A-game. HAROLD SMITH (3) chased a smart one when runner-up in the G1 Cranbourne Cup last start. Proven here and can make an impact. LOVEMETO (2) has trialled since the last-start second in a Great Southern Star heat and owns a good record here so respect. PLYMOUTH CHUBB (10) is in the mix off his last-start Terang Cup placing.

Race Time:9:23 AM

Saturday, February 22, 2025

Track:Good

Weather:Fine

Prize Money:$0.00

Distance:2760m

Nephew Of Sonoko (1)5776195587

Trainer: Ross Graham (Sutton Grange)12 mths 164: 20-13-19

Driver: Ellen Tormey

9 yo B G

Sire: DANNY BOUCHEA (AUS)

Dam: SISTER OF SONOKO (AUS)

Dam's Sire: Framework Usa

Stats

Career164: 20-13-19

LTS$315,985.00

BMR1:55.30

TS89: 8-5-6

Win %12.20%

Place %31.71%

Comments

Didn't do much last time out, surrendered the lead and finished 7th (Fr4) over 2555m after showing early speed at Cranbourne beaten 30 m by Oscar Bonavena (3:12.00) in G1 No NR on February 8 at $41. Before that surrendered the lead and finished 5th (Fr1) over 1720m after showing early pace at this track was 2nd-3.6m on the pegs at the bell, beaten 12 m by Watts Up Partytime (2:01.90) in No NR on February 1 at $21. Cannot enthuse on what we have seen of late.

Last Starts 14 days since last start

Place	Date	Days	Class	Prize	Track	Dist.	Cnd.	Driver	Mile Rate	Gate	Result	Margin	Starting Price
7/11	08/02/2025	7	No NR	$60,000.00	Cranbourne	2555m	Neutral	James Herbertson	2:00.9	4	1. Oscar Bonavena NZ 2. Harold Smith NZ 3. Ebonys Avenger	27.5L	$41.00
5/10	01/02/2025	7	No NR	$20,000.00	Melton	1720m	Neutral	James Herbertson	1:54.1	1	1. Watts Up Partytime 2. Queen Elida NZ 3. Keayang Chucky	12.9L	$21.00
5/12	25/01/2025	7	No NR	$30,000.00	Melton	2240m	Neutral	James Herbertson	1:58.6	5	1. Keayang Chucky 2. Queen Elida NZ 3. Ebonys Avenger	5.9L	$71.00
9/9	18/01/2025	14	No NR	$30,000.00	Ballarat	2200m	Neutral	James Herbertson	1:58.1	7	1. Arcee Phoenix 2. Aardiebythehill NZ 3. Aldebaran Vera	40.5L	$41.00
1/7	04/01/2025	7	NR 76 to 89	$17,500.00	Bendigo	1650m	Neutral	James Herbertson	1:55.3	3	1. Nephew Of Sonoko 2. Aardiebythehill NZ 3. Aldebaran Acrux USA	3.4L	$8.00
3/4	16/03/2024	-	Trial	$0.00	Maryborough	2190m		J Herbertson		0	1. Yankee Gambler 2. Til Heavens Rockn NZ 3. Nephew Of Sonoko	14L	$0.00
4/4	10/03/2024	-	Trial	$0.00	Maryborough	2190m		R Graham		0	1. Sundons Courage 2. Nothingbutwaves 3. Remi Lou	2L	$0.00

Lovemeto NZ (2)4x9x112502

Trainer: Chris Svanosio (Romsey)12 mths 18: 7-5-1

Driver: Kerryn Manning

5 yo B G

Sire: WHAT THE HILL (USA)

Dam: LOVE YA DOOSIE (NZ)

Dam's Sire: Love You Fra

Stats

Career18: 7-5-1

LTS$149,095.00

BMR1:54.50

TS6: 2-3-0

Win %38.89%

Place %72.22%

Comments

Improved last start with a game effort when 2nd (Fr4) over 1720m at this track, at the bell was 6th-12.7m 2WWC beaten 12 m by The Locomotive (1:59.30) in No NR on February 1 at $23. Among the leading hopes.

Last Starts 5 days since last start

Place	Date	Days	Class	Prize	Track	Dist.	Cnd.	Driver	Mile Rate	Gate	Result	Margin	Starting Price
2/2	17/02/2025	-	Trial	$0.00	Bendigo	2150m		Chris Svanosio		0	1. Arcee Phoenix 2. Lovemeto NZ	4L	$0.00
2/10	01/02/2025	7	No NR	$20,000.00	Melton	1720m	Neutral	Kerryn Manning	1:51.6	4	1. The Locomotive 2. Lovemeto NZ 3. Oscar Bonavena NZ	12.3L	$23.00
12/12	25/01/2025	21	No NR	$30,000.00	Melton	2240m	Neutral	Chris Svanosio	1:58.6	1	1. Keayang Chucky 2. Queen Elida NZ 3. Ebonys Avenger	59.0L	$5.50
5/10	04/01/2025	21	No NR	$75,000.00	Bendigo	1609m	Neutral	Kerryn Manning	1:55.7	1	1. Arcee Phoenix 2. Queen Elida NZ 3. Aroha Koe	6.9L	$16.00
2/9	14/12/2024	14	No NR	$22,500.00	Melton	1720m	Neutral	Chris Svanosio	1:55.1	1	1. Ebonys Avenger 2. Lovemeto NZ 3. Ollivici NZ	3.8L	$2.50
1/8	30/11/2024	21	No NR	$22,500.00	Melton	1720m	Neutral	Chris Svanosio	1:54.5	3	1. Lovemeto NZ 2. Shes Ruby Roo 3. Sundons Courage	11.6L	$1.45
1/10	09/11/2024	258	No NR	$20,000.00	Melton	2240m	Neutral	Chris Svanosio	1:59.2	6	1. Lovemeto NZ 2. Rapid Return 3. Call Me Jack	2.8L	$1.60
1/3	29/10/2024	-	Trial	$0.00	Melton	1720m		Chris Svanosio		0	1. Lovemeto NZ 2. Callmethebreeze ITY 3. Shes Ruby Roo	2L	$0.00
1/4	15/10/2024	-	Trial	$0.00	Melton	2240m		Chris Svanosio		0	1. Lovemeto NZ 2. Kyvalley Amanda 3. Our Marvella NZ	8.5L	$0.00

Harold Smith NZ (3)205x4x5172

Trainer: Emma Stewart (Cardigan)12 mths 33: 7-10-4

Driver: Mark Pitt

7 yo B G

Sire: ANDOVER HALL (USA)

Dam: MISS LOVALOT (NZ)

Dam's Sire: Love You Fra

Stats

Career33: 7-10-4

LTS$115,840.00

BMR2:00.00

TS2: 1-0-0

Win %21.21%

Place %63.64%

Comments

Improved last start with a good run when 2nd (Sr1) over 2555m at Cranbourne beaten 12 m by Oscar Bonavena (3:12.00) in G1 No NR on February 8 at $8. Progressing well. Contender.

Last Starts 14 days since last start

Place	Date	Days	Class	Prize	Track	Dist.	Cnd.	Driver	Mile Rate	Gate	Result	Margin	Starting Price
2/11	08/02/2025	27	No NR	$60,000.00	Cranbourne	2555m	Neutral	Mark Pitt	2:00.9	1	1. Oscar Bonavena NZ 2. Harold Smith NZ 3. Ebonys Avenger	12.0L	$8.00
7/8	12/01/2025	36	No NR	$20,000.00	Hamilton	2660m	Neutral	Mark Pitt	1:58.2	0	1. Keayang Chucky 2. Aldebaran Vera 3. Wish Upona Dream	97.9L	$2.25
1/7	07/12/2024	14	No NR	$20,000.00	Melton	2240m	Neutral	Mark Pitt	2:00.0	5	1. Harold Smith NZ 2. More Wanted 3. Jazspur	8.9L	$1.60
5/8	23/11/2024	162	NR 70 to 85	$17,500.00	Melton	2240m	Neutral	Connor Clarke	1:58.6	7	1. Berriesandcherries 2. El Resamo 3. More Wanted	4.7L	$1.85
1/2	22/10/2024	-	Trial	$0.00	Ballarat	2200m		Allan McDonough		0	1. Harold Smith NZ 2. Sassy Galleon	100L	$0.00
7/7	01/10/2024	-	Trial	$0.00	Melton	2240m		Greg Sugars		0	1. Saifa NZ 2. Sea Silk 3. Pablo Rocks	3L	$0.00
4/6	14/06/2024	187		$14,500.00	Addington	2600m	E	Seth Hill	2:04.4	0	1. Tectonic NZ 2. Jimmy Carter NZ 3. Andy Hall NZ	3.2L	$3.70
5/10	10/12/2023	23		$98,290.00	Addington	1980m	Neutral	J W Cox	1:58.8	2	1. Oscar Bonavena NZ 2. Majestic Man NZ 3. Time Up The Hill NZ	20.8L	$46.20

Aroha Koe (4)21x6137474

Trainer: Chris Svanosio (Romsey)12 mths 37: 11-5-3

Driver: Ross Payne

6 yo B H

Sire: LOVE YOU (FR)

Dam: SUMTHINGABOUTMAORI (AUS)

Dam's Sire: Pine Chip Us

Stats

Career37: 11-5-3

LTS$138,535.00

BMR1:57.05

TS19: 6-2-1

Win %29.73%

Place %51.35%

Comments

Has been mixing his form of late, most recently 4th (20m Fr2) over 2680m at Terang beaten 7 m by Keayang Chucky (3:24.90) in LR No NR on February 14 at $7. Before that 7th (Fr3) over 1720m after showing early speed at this track, beaten 20 m by Watts Up Partytime (2:01.70) in G1 No NR on February 1 at $61. Place best.

Last Starts 8 days since last start

Place	Date	Days	Class	Prize	Track	Dist.	Cnd.	Driver	Mile Rate	Gate	Result	Margin	Starting Price
4/7	14/02/2025	13	No NR	$20,000.00	Terang	2680m	Neutral	Taylor Youl	2:01.7	0	1. Keayang Chucky 2. Aldebaran Vera 3. Plymouth Chubb	7.9L	$7.00
4/10	01/02/2025	14	No NR	$20,000.00	Melton	1720m	Neutral	Taylor Youl	1:54.1	2	1. Watts Up Partytime 2. Queen Elida NZ 3. Keayang Chucky	7.8L	$17.00
7/9	18/01/2025	14	No NR	$30,000.00	Ballarat	2200m	Neutral	Taylor Youl	1:58.1	2	1. Arcee Phoenix 2. Aardiebythehill NZ 3. Aldebaran Vera	21.0L	$10.00
3/10	04/01/2025	7	No NR	$75,000.00	Bendigo	1609m	Neutral	Taylor Youl	1:55.7	3	1. Arcee Phoenix 2. Queen Elida NZ 3. Aroha Koe	5.2L	$21.00
1/7	28/12/2024	14	No NR	$22,500.00	Cranbourne	2080m	Neutral	Taylor Youl	1:58.3	4	1. Aroha Koe 2. Arcee Phoenix 3. Aldebaran Zeus	3.0L	$21.00
2/4	10/12/2024	-	Trial	$0.00	Melton	2240m		Taylor Youl		0	1. Ollivici NZ 2. Aroha Koe 3. Hephaestus Phoenix	5.5L	$0.00
3/9	03/12/2024	-	Trial	$0.00	Melton	2240m		Taylor Youl		0	1. Brandlo Prince 2. Milli Me 3. Tipsy Turvy	0L	$0.00

Harry Stamper NZ (5)1122396289

Trainer: Joe Pace (Harkness)12 mths 38: 12-7-6

Driver: Anthony Butt

6 yo B G

Sire: MAJESTIC SON (CAN)

Dam: DWINDLE MIST (NZ)

Dam's Sire: Sundon Usa

Stats

Career38: 12-7-6

LTS$206,645.00

BMR1:56.60

TS15: 4-2-5

Win %31.58%

Place %65.79%

Comments

Well beaten last start by Arcee Phoenix, a rival who he faces again; when 30 metres ninth at Bendigo over 1609m in a G1 No NR race on January 4. Needs to find his best.

Last Starts 12 days since last start

Place	Date	Days	Class	Prize	Track	Dist.	Cnd.	Driver	Mile Rate	Gate	Result	Margin	Starting Price
1/4	10/02/2025	-	Trial	$0.00	Melton	2240m	Good	Anthony Butt		0	1. Harry Stamper NZ 2. Allwatfunjingles 3. Muskee	117.2L	$0.00
3/6	04/02/2025	-	Trial	$0.00	Melton	2240m	Good	Anthony Butt		0	1. Love A Belle 2. Lively Rascal 3. Harry Stamper NZ	7L	$0.00
9/10	04/01/2025	36	No NR	$75,000.00	Bendigo	1609m	Neutral	Anthony Butt	1:55.7	6	1. Arcee Phoenix 2. Queen Elida NZ 3. Aroha Koe	27.8L	$81.00
8/10	29/11/2024	13	No NR	$20,000.00	Newcastle	2030m	Neutral	Luke McCarthy	2:00.7	3	1. The Locomotive 2. Plymouth Chubb 3. Keayang Chucky	62.5L	$8.50
2/12	16/11/2024	20	No NR	$50,000.00	Melton	2240m	Neutral	James Herbertson	1:57.0	1	1. Mufasa Metro NZ 2. Harry Stamper NZ 3. Queen Elida NZ	7.3L	$9.50
6/8	27/10/2024	15	No NR	$30,000.00	Maryborough	2690m	Neutral	James Herbertson	2:00.6	1	1. Just Believe 2. Parisian Artiste 3. Mufasa Metro NZ	43.4L	$19.00
9/10	12/10/2024	21	No NR	$75,000.00	Melton	1720m	Neutral	James Herbertson	1:54.1	6	1. Just Believe 2. Ollivici NZ 3. Mufasa Metro NZ	19.1L	$81.00
3/9	21/09/2024	16	No NR	$22,500.00	Melton	2240m	Neutral	James Herbertson	1:56.7	2	1. Keayang Chucky 2. Im Ready Jet 3. Harry Stamper NZ	7.8L	$6.00

Keayang Chucky (6)3722011331

Trainer: M A Lee, P Lee (Terang)12 mths 50: 18-7-8

Driver: Jason Lee

6 yo CH H

Sire: LOVE YOU (FR)

Dam: THE SUN GODDESS (NZ)

Dam's Sire: Sundon Usa

Stats

Career50: 18-7-8

LTS$305,530.00

BMR1:55.02

TS23: 9-2-5

Win %36.00%

Place %66.00%

Comments

Going well. Last start won a big 4.5 m win as favourite (30m Fr2) at Terang (3:24.90) beating Aldebaran Vera in LR No NR on February 14 at $1.35. In form and looks hard to stop.

Last Starts 8 days since last start

Place	Date	Days	Class	Prize	Track	Dist.	Cnd.	Driver	Mile Rate	Gate	Result	Margin	Starting Price
1/7	14/02/2025	13	No NR	$20,000.00	Terang	2680m	Neutral	Jason Lee	2:01.7	0	1. Keayang Chucky 2. Aldebaran Vera 3. Plymouth Chubb	4.3L	$1.35
3/10	01/02/2025	7	No NR	$20,000.00	Melton	1720m	Neutral	Jason Lee	1:54.1	3	1. Watts Up Partytime 2. Queen Elida NZ 3. Keayang Chucky	6.2L	$2.70
3/6	28/01/2025	-	Trial	$0.00	Terang	2180m				0	1. Spirit Of Pearl 2. Keayang Taco 3. Keayang Chucky	3L	$0.00
1/12	25/01/2025	13	No NR	$30,000.00	Melton	2240m	Neutral	Jason Lee	1:58.6	6	1. Keayang Chucky 2. Queen Elida NZ 3. Ebonys Avenger	1.3L	$2.40
1/8	12/01/2025	8	No NR	$20,000.00	Hamilton	2660m	Neutral	Jason Lee	1:58.2	0	1. Keayang Chucky 2. Aldebaran Vera 3. Wish Upona Dream	11.4L	$2.40
4/4	07/01/2025	-	Trial	$0.00	Terang	2180m		Jason Lee		0	1. Spirit Of Pearl 2. Kwick Sand 3. Keayang Kingston	3L	$0.00
10/10	04/01/2025	21	No NR	$75,000.00	Bendigo	1609m	Neutral	Jason Lee	1:55.7	3	1. Arcee Phoenix 2. Queen Elida NZ 3. Aroha Koe	145.9L	$5.00

Sundons Courage (1)7573574864

Trainer: Chris N Angove (Muckleford)12 mths 193: 27-24-17

Driver: Ryan Duffy

12 yo B H

Sire: SUNDON (USA)

Dam: TRUSCOTT PHOTO (AUS)

Dam's Sire: S J's Photo Us

Stats

Career193: 27-24-17

LTS$515,764.00

BMR1:56.20

TS114: 14-14-12

Win %13.99%

Place %35.23%

Comments

4th (Fr2) over 2555m at Cranbourne beaten 16 m by Oscar Bonavena (3:12.00) in G1 No NR on February 8 at $101. Before that 6th (Fr2) over 1720m at this track was 3rd-7m on the pegs at the bell, beaten 13 m by Watts Up Partytime (2:01.90) in No NR on February 1 at $71. Has the job ahead.

Last Starts 14 days since last start

Place	Date	Days	Class	Prize	Track	Dist.	Cnd.	Driver	Mile Rate	Gate	Result	Margin	Starting Price
4/11	08/02/2025	7	No NR	$60,000.00	Cranbourne	2555m	Neutral	R P Duffy	2:00.9	2	1. Oscar Bonavena NZ 2. Harold Smith NZ 3. Ebonys Avenger	16.5L	$101.00
6/10	01/02/2025	7	No NR	$20,000.00	Melton	1720m	Neutral	R P Duffy	1:54.1	2	1. Watts Up Partytime 2. Queen Elida NZ 3. Keayang Chucky	13.0L	$71.00
8/12	25/01/2025	7	No NR	$30,000.00	Melton	2240m	Neutral	R P Duffy	1:58.6	2	1. Keayang Chucky 2. Queen Elida NZ 3. Ebonys Avenger	15.3L	$81.00
4/9	18/01/2025	14	No NR	$30,000.00	Ballarat	2200m	Neutral	R P Duffy	1:58.1	5	1. Arcee Phoenix 2. Aardiebythehill NZ 3. Aldebaran Vera	12.8L	$101.00
7/7	04/01/2025	21	NR 76 to 89	$17,500.00	Bendigo	1650m	Neutral	R P Duffy	1:55.3	5	1. Nephew Of Sonoko 2. Aardiebythehill NZ 3. Aldebaran Acrux USA	22.7L	$4.00
1/7	30/12/2024	-	Trial	$0.00	Bendigo	2150m		C N Angove		0	1. Sundons Courage 2. Ebonys Avenger 3. Quake Proof	1L	$0.00
5/9	14/12/2024	14	No NR	$22,500.00	Melton	1720m	Neutral	R P Duffy	1:55.1	5	1. Ebonys Avenger 2. Lovemeto NZ 3. Ollivici NZ	10.0L	$17.00
1/4	23/06/2024	-	Trial	$0.00	Maryborough	2190m		J Leedham		0	1. Sundons Courage 2. Emjaybee 3. Vapar Brenda	10L	$0.00

Plymouth Chubb (1)4x34623673

Trainer: Peter Manning (Great Western)12 mths 44: 19-7-4

Driver: Jackie Barker

6 yo B BR G

Sire: MAJESTIC SON (CAN)

Dam: POCKET FANTASY (AUS)

Dam's Sire: In The Pocket Usa

Stats

Career44: 19-7-4

LTS$389,845.00

BMR1:56.00

TS16: 7-2-1

Win %43.18%

Place %68.18%

Comments

Two back was well beaten into seventh behind The Locomotive at Menangle over 2300m in a G1 No NR on December 14 at $23. Then a handy effort when beaten by 6 m finishing third behind Keayang Chucky at Terang over 2680m in a LR No NR on February 14 at $9. In the mix.

Last Starts 8 days since last start

Place	Date	Days	Class	Prize	Track	Dist.	Cnd.	Driver	Mile Rate	Gate	Result	Margin	Starting Price
3/7	14/02/2025	62	No NR	$20,000.00	Terang	2680m	Neutral	Kerryn Manning	2:01.7	0	1. Keayang Chucky 2. Aldebaran Vera 3. Plymouth Chubb	6.0L	$9.00
7/12	14/12/2024	7	No NR	$150,000.00	Menangle	2300m	Neutral	Kerryn Manning	1:55.3	3	1. The Locomotive 2. Keayang Chucky 3. Keayang Stuka	24.5L	$23.00
6/9	07/12/2024	3	No NR	$20,000.00	Menangle	2300m	Fast	Kerryn Manning	1:55.5	7	1. The Locomotive 2. Keayang Chucky 3. Mufasa Metro NZ	29.0L	$7.00
3/9	04/12/2024	5	No NR	$20,000.00	Bathurst	1730m	Neutral	Kerryn Manning	1:57.4	1	1. Queen Elida NZ 2. Keayang Stuka 3. Plymouth Chubb	7.2L	$12.00
2/10	29/11/2024	13	No NR	$20,000.00	Newcastle	2030m	Neutral	Nathan Jack	2:00.7	1	1. The Locomotive 2. Plymouth Chubb 3. Keayang Chucky	1.4L	$17.00
6/12	16/11/2024	7	No NR	$50,000.00	Melton	2240m	Neutral	Kerryn Manning	1:57.0	2	1. Mufasa Metro NZ 2. Harry Stamper NZ 3. Queen Elida NZ	12.9L	$5.50
2/4	18/10/2021	-	Trial	$0.00	Ararat	1790m		G Campbell		0	1. Side Hustle 2. Plymouth Chubb 3. Wichita Dance	0L	$0.00
1/6	27/03/2021	-	Trial	$0.00	Terang	2180m		J W Ainsworth		0	1. Plymouth Chubb 2. Touchandgo 3. Velvetnlace	0L	$0.00