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Melton Race 6 - Lyn Mcpherson Memorial Breed For Speed Gold Trot (Group 3)

Top mare QUEEN ELIDA (8) is the standout in this field. She has been racing well against the boys, finishing fourth in the Great Southern Star last time to follow a string of seconds including the G1 Maori Mile. She is nicely placed against her own sex. ALDEBARAN VERA (7) has also been racing well against the males, placing in her last three outings. Good effort for second to Keayang Chucky in the Terang Cup last time. Draws wide but rates as the danger. ALDEBARAN ACRUX (4) came from this barrier when she scored by 5m at this circuit last week. Must be respected. RAPID RETURN (1) usually races well at this venue and distance and the inside draw could see her competitive.

Race Time:9:55 AM

Saturday, February 22, 2025

Track:Good

Weather:Fine

Prize Money:$0.00

Distance:1720m

Rapid Return (1)4342162375

Trainer: David Abrahams (Tatura)12 mths 30: 5-5-3

Driver: Kerryn Manning

5 yo CH M

Sire: ORLANDO VICI (FR)

Dam: NIETA (AUS)

Dam's Sire: Muscle Mass Usa

Stats

Career30: 5-5-3

LTS$104,175.00

BMR1:57.40

TS13: 2-2-3

Win %16.67%

Place %43.33%

Comments

Last start 5th (Fr5) over 2240m at this track, beaten 17 m by Im Bobby (2:43.90) in NR 70 to 85 on January 25 at $5.50. At the start before was driven from back in the field when 7th (Fr6) over 2190m at Shepparton was 9th-21.9m 2WWC at the bell, beaten 17 m by Aldebaran Miley (2:41.50) in NR 75 to 85 on January 11 at $4. Can feature.

Last Starts 28 days since last start

Place	Date	Days	Class	Prize	Track	Dist.	Cnd.	Driver	Mile Rate	Gate	Result	Margin	Starting Price
5/10	25/01/2025	14	NR 70 to 85	$17,500.00	Melton	2240m	Neutral	Kerryn Manning	1:57.7	5	1. Im Bobby 2. Aldebaran Acrux USA 3. Watts Up Partytime	17.5L	$5.50
7/9	11/01/2025	49	NR 75 to 85	$17,500.00	Shepparton	2190m	Neutral	Kerryn Manning	1:58.6	6	1. Aldebaran Miley 2. Kings Guard 3. Hephaestus Phoenix	17.9L	$4.00
1/5	06/01/2025	-	Trial	$0.00	Bendigo	2150m		Ellen Tormey		0	1. Rapid Return 2. Midnight Eagle 3. Wish Upona Dream	10L	$0.00
3/8	23/11/2024	14	No NR	$22,500.00	Melton	1720m	Neutral	Nathan Jack	1:55.2	2	1. Aldebaran Vera 2. Shes Ruby Roo 3. Rapid Return	7.8L	$5.00
2/10	09/11/2024	13	No NR	$20,000.00	Melton	2240m	Neutral	Nathan Jack	1:59.2	5	1. Lovemeto NZ 2. Rapid Return 3. Call Me Jack	2.8L	$7.50
6/10	27/10/2024	43	NR 56 to 79	$15,000.00	Maryborough	1609m	Neutral	Nathan Jack	1:57.2	3	1. I Dream Of Millie 2. Everybodylovesme 3. Countess Chiron	49.7L	$3.00
1/12	14/09/2024	8	No NR	$100,000.00	Melton	2240m	Neutral	Kerryn Manning	1:57.4	4	1. Rapid Return 2. Rockinwithattitude 3. Susan Is Her Name	0.2L	$41.00
1/5	16/05/2024	-	Trial	$0.00	Shepparton	2190m		M Pitt		0	1. Rapid Return 2. You Got Me Good 3. Aldebaran Elektra	1L	$0.00

Ebonys Avenger (2)0417863693

Trainer: Chris N Angove (Muckleford)12 mths 121: 12-26-16

Driver: Jordan Leedham

6 yo BL M

Sire: KVINTET AVENGER (FIN)

Dam: DEATH DEFYING (AUS)

Dam's Sire: Life Sign Usa

Stats

Career121: 12-26-16

LTS$256,890.00

BMR1:55.14

TS70: 6-10-10

Win %9.92%

Place %44.63%

Comments

Last start 3rd (Fr5) over 2555m at Cranbourne, beaten 14 m by Oscar Bonavena (3:12.00) in G1 No NR on February 8 at $101. Two runs back was well back in the run when 6th (Fr6) over 1720m after racing wide at this track beaten 40 m by The Locomotive (1:59.30) in No NR on February 1 at $151. Place best.

Last Starts 14 days since last start

Place	Date	Days	Class	Prize	Track	Dist.	Cnd.	Driver	Mile Rate	Gate	Result	Margin	Starting Price
3/11	08/02/2025	7	No NR	$60,000.00	Cranbourne	2555m	Neutral	Jordan Leedham	2:00.9	5	1. Oscar Bonavena NZ 2. Harold Smith NZ 3. Ebonys Avenger	14.3L	$101.00
6/10	01/02/2025	7	No NR	$20,000.00	Melton	1720m	Neutral	Jordan Leedham	1:51.6	6	1. The Locomotive 2. Lovemeto NZ 3. Oscar Bonavena NZ	41.7L	$151.00
3/12	25/01/2025	7	No NR	$30,000.00	Melton	2240m	Neutral	Jordan Leedham	1:58.6	2	1. Keayang Chucky 2. Queen Elida NZ 3. Ebonys Avenger	2.4L	$34.00
6/9	18/01/2025	14	No NR	$30,000.00	Ballarat	2200m	Neutral	Jordan Leedham	1:58.1	1	1. Arcee Phoenix 2. Aardiebythehill NZ 3. Aldebaran Vera	17.4L	$34.00
8/10	04/01/2025	14	No NR	$75,000.00	Bendigo	1609m	Neutral	Jordan Leedham	1:55.7	2	1. Arcee Phoenix 2. Queen Elida NZ 3. Aroha Koe	13.2L	$151.00
2/7	30/12/2024	-	Trial	$0.00	Bendigo	2150m		Brad Angove		0	1. Sundons Courage 2. Ebonys Avenger 3. Quake Proof	1L	$0.00
3/3	28/12/2024	-	Trial	$0.00	Bacchus Marsh	2400m		Brad Angove		0	1. Queen Elida NZ 2. Harry Stamper NZ 3. Ebonys Avenger	5L	$0.00

Aldebaran Miley (3)4066546174

Trainer: Chris Svanosio (Romsey)12 mths 48: 8-4-7

Driver: Ross Payne

5 yo B M

Sire: FATHER PATRICK (USA)

Dam: MASON MAGIC (AUS)

Dam's Sire: Kadabra Us

Stats

Career48: 8-4-7

LTS$151,110.00

BMR1:57.89

TS30: 4-2-5

Win %16.67%

Place %39.58%

Comments

Last start 4th (Fr6) over 2240m after being wide early at this track beaten 6 m by Aldebaran Acrux (2:46.60) in NR 70 to 85 on February 15 at $13. Two runs back 7th (Sr1) over 2240m at this track, beaten 22 m by Im Bobby (2:43.90) in NR 70 to 85 on January 25 at $10. Unlikely to threaten.

Last Starts 7 days since last start

Place	Date	Days	Class	Prize	Track	Dist.	Cnd.	Driver	Mile Rate	Gate	Result	Margin	Starting Price
4/9	15/02/2025	21	NR 70 to 85	$17,500.00	Melton	2240m	Neutral	Taylor Youl	1:59.7	6	1. Aldebaran Acrux USA 2. Sebastians Boy 3. More Wanted	6.2L	$13.00
7/10	25/01/2025	14	NR 70 to 85	$17,500.00	Melton	2240m	Neutral	Ross Payne	1:57.7	1	1. Im Bobby 2. Aldebaran Acrux USA 3. Watts Up Partytime	22.1L	$10.00
1/9	11/01/2025	7	NR 75 to 85	$17,500.00	Shepparton	2190m	Neutral	Taylor Youl	1:58.6	3	1. Aldebaran Miley 2. Kings Guard 3. Hephaestus Phoenix	5.5L	$14.00
6/7	04/01/2025	14	NR 76 to 89	$17,500.00	Bendigo	1650m	Neutral	Taylor Youl	1:55.3	2	1. Nephew Of Sonoko 2. Aardiebythehill NZ 3. Aldebaran Acrux USA	12.6L	$10.00
4/8	21/12/2024	14	No NR	$22,500.00	Melton	1720m	Neutral	Taylor Youl	1:55.6	5	1. Shes Ruby Roo 2. Aldebaran Brooke 3. Aldebaran Acrux USA	11.0L	$15.00
5/7	07/12/2024	7	No NR	$20,000.00	Melton	2240m	Neutral	Taylor Youl	2:00.0	3	1. Harold Smith NZ 2. More Wanted 3. Jazspur	15.6L	$8.00
1/2	01/07/2024	-	Trial	$0.00	Melton	2240m		C D Svanosio		0	1. Aldebaran Miley 2. Eagle Whizz	44.5L	$0.00
1/5	27/05/2024	-	Trial	$0.00	Melton	2240m		C D Svanosio		0	1. Aldebaran Miley 2. All The Trix 3. Majestic Mover	0L	$0.00

Aldebaran Acrux USA (4)1443534271

Trainer: Chris Svanosio (Romsey)12 mths 50: 7-9-4

Driver: Chris Svanosio

6 yo B M

Sire: CHAPTER SEVEN (USA)

Dam: MODEL BEHAVIOR (USA)

Dam's Sire: Muscles Yankee Us

Stats

Career50: 7-9-4

LTS$120,257.00

BMR1:55.00

TS14: 2-3-1

Win %14.00%

Place %40.00%

Comments

Last start won a big 5 m win (Fr4) at this track (2:46.60) beating Sebastians Boy in NR 70 to 85 on February 15 at $3.10. In form and should feature in the finish again.

Last Starts 7 days since last start

Place	Date	Days	Class	Prize	Track	Dist.	Cnd.	Driver	Mile Rate	Gate	Result	Margin	Starting Price
1/9	15/02/2025	14	NR 70 to 85	$17,500.00	Melton	2240m	Neutral	Chris Svanosio	1:59.7	4	1. Aldebaran Acrux USA 2. Sebastians Boy 3. More Wanted	5.0L	$3.10
7/10	01/02/2025	7	No NR	$20,000.00	Melton	1720m	Neutral	Chris Svanosio	1:54.1	7	1. Watts Up Partytime 2. Queen Elida NZ 3. Keayang Chucky	13.1L	$126.00
2/10	25/01/2025	14	NR 70 to 85	$17,500.00	Melton	2240m	Neutral	Chris Svanosio	1:57.7	4	1. Im Bobby 2. Aldebaran Acrux USA 3. Watts Up Partytime	3.8L	$4.80
4/9	11/01/2025	7	NR 75 to 85	$17,500.00	Shepparton	2190m	Neutral	Chris Svanosio	1:58.6	4	1. Aldebaran Miley 2. Kings Guard 3. Hephaestus Phoenix	10.7L	$3.30
3/7	04/01/2025	7	NR 76 to 89	$17,500.00	Bendigo	1650m	Neutral	Chris Svanosio	1:55.3	1	1. Nephew Of Sonoko 2. Aardiebythehill NZ 3. Aldebaran Acrux USA	4.8L	$4.40
5/7	28/12/2024	7	No NR	$22,500.00	Cranbourne	2080m	Neutral	James Herbertson	1:58.3	3	1. Aroha Koe 2. Arcee Phoenix 3. Aldebaran Zeus	18.6L	$8.50
3/5	27/05/2024	-	Trial	$0.00	Melton	1720m		C D Svanosio		0	1. Whos The Man 2. I Am Pegasus 3. Aldebaran Acrux USA	2.5L	$0.00
3/4	16/04/2024	-	Trial	$0.00	Melton	2240m		C D Svanosio		0	1. Aldebaran Miley 2. Tipsy Turvy 3. Aldebaran Acrux USA	9.5L	$0.00

Berriesandcherries (5)8662155381

Trainer: D M Castles (Ardmona)12 mths 99: 14-17-11

Driver: Donna Castles

8 yo BR BL M

Sire: CRAZED (USA)

Dam: MEREDITH CASTLE (AUS)

Dam's Sire: Village Jasper Usa

Stats

Career99: 14-17-11

LTS$133,205.00

BMR1:58.60

TS15: 2-3-1

Win %14.14%

Place %42.42%

Comments

Has been racing well this preparation and showed plenty of improvement following January 11 run. Last start won by 2.5 m as favourite (20m Fr1) at Wedderburn (3:52.10) beating Tripod in No NR on January 26 at $3.20 at the bell was 2nd-.4m 2WNC. This race will be harder than that win. Others read better.

Last Starts 27 days since last start

Place	Date	Days	Class	Prize	Track	Dist.	Cnd.	Driver	Mile Rate	Gate	Result	Margin	Starting Price
1/9	26/01/2025	15	No NR	$15,000.00	Wedderburn	2955m	Neutral	Donna Castles	2:05.6	0	1. Berriesandcherries 2. Tripod NZ 3. Robbinmemates	2.6L	$3.20
8/9	11/01/2025	5	NR 75 to 85	$17,500.00	Shepparton	2190m	Neutral	Jackie Barker	1:58.6	2	1. Aldebaran Miley 2. Kings Guard 3. Hephaestus Phoenix	18.7L	$12.00
3/8	06/01/2025	16	No NR	$15,000.00	Cobram	2678m	W	Donna Castles	2:05.5	0	1. Kings Guard 2. Brandlo Prince 3. Berriesandcherries	9.2L	$7.50
5/8	21/12/2024	13	No NR	$22,500.00	Melton	1720m	Neutral	Donna Castles	1:55.6	7	1. Shes Ruby Roo 2. Aldebaran Brooke 3. Aldebaran Acrux USA	18.2L	$61.00
5/12	08/12/2024	15	No NR	$12,000.00	Gunbower	2630m	Neutral	Donna Castles	2:04.9	0	1. Maestro 2. Argyle Rocks 3. Blue Coman NZ	4.6L	$10.00
1/8	23/11/2024	13	NR 70 to 85	$17,500.00	Melton	2240m	Neutral	Donna Castles	1:58.6	4	1. Berriesandcherries 2. El Resamo 3. More Wanted	0.1L	$18.00
1/3	30/01/2022	-	Trial	$0.00	Echuca	2160m		D W Wilson		0	1. Berriesandcherries 2. Mynamesgraham 3. Cinkari	0L	$0.00
4/10	16/12/2021	-	Trial	$0.00	Shepparton	2190m		D Castles		0	1. Lucky Serina 2. Yankee Lover 3. Enforce The Law	0L	$0.00

Jazspur (6)50113573x7

Trainer: M J Bellman (Ararat)12 mths 85: 15-12-14

Driver: Michael Bellman

8 yo B M

Sire: PEGASUS SPUR (CAN)

Dam: FLEETWOOD BLUE (AUS)

Dam's Sire: Sundon Usa

Stats

Career85: 15-12-14

LTS$143,969.00

BMR1:57.70

TS23: 1-2-4

Win %17.65%

Place %48.24%

Comments

Second up after running 7th (10m Fr2) over 2680m at Terang beaten 22 m by Keayang Chucky (3:24.90) in LR No NR on February 14 at $41. Not keen on her chances in this field.

Last Starts 8 days since last start

Place	Date	Days	Class	Prize	Track	Dist.	Cnd.	Driver	Mile Rate	Gate	Result	Margin	Starting Price
7/7	14/02/2025	69	No NR	$20,000.00	Terang	2680m	Neutral	Michael Bellman	2:01.7	0	1. Keayang Chucky 2. Aldebaran Vera 3. Plymouth Chubb	22.1L	$41.00
1/5	01/02/2025	-	Trial	$0.00	Maryborough	2190m		M Bellman		0	1. Jazspur 2. Ser Patrick 3. Little Yankee	0L	$0.00
3/7	07/12/2024	7	No NR	$20,000.00	Melton	2240m	Neutral	Michael Bellman	2:00.0	1	1. Harold Smith NZ 2. More Wanted 3. Jazspur	10.0L	$5.00
7/8	30/11/2024	14	No NR	$22,500.00	Melton	1720m	Neutral	Michael Bellman	1:54.5	7	1. Lovemeto NZ 2. Shes Ruby Roo 3. Sundons Courage	22.9L	$13.00
5/12	16/11/2024	7	No NR	$50,000.00	Melton	2240m	Neutral	Michael Bellman	1:57.0	1	1. Mufasa Metro NZ 2. Harry Stamper NZ 3. Queen Elida NZ	10.6L	$126.00
3/7	09/11/2024	14	No NR	$22,500.00	Melton	2240m	Neutral	Michael Bellman	1:59.5	2	1. Mufasa Metro NZ 2. Queen Elida NZ 3. Jazspur	4.8L	$26.00
1/12	26/10/2024	7	No NR	$40,000.00	Globe Derby	2645m	Neutral	Michael Bellman	2:02.4	0	1. Jazspur 2. Wish Upona Dream 3. Cyclone S Adams NZ	8.3L	$4.20
1/3	07/08/2024	-	Trial	$0.00	Horsham	2200m		Michael Bellman		0	1. Jazspur 2. Western Boy 3. Artigas	34L	$0.00

Aldebaran Vera (7)1143304232

Trainer: M A Lee, P Lee (Terang)12 mths 44: 11-12-5

Driver: Glen Craven

6 yo BR M

Sire: TRIXTON (USA)

Dam: KYVALLEY ALDEBARAN (NZ)

Dam's Sire: Sundon Usa

Stats

Career44: 11-12-5

LTS$184,155.00

BMR1:54.50

TS21: 7-5-2

Win %25.00%

Place %63.64%

Comments

Good performance when beaten by 4.5 m finishing third after being driven well back, behind Arcee Phoenix at Ballarat over 2200m in a G3 No NR on January 18 at $10. Then a handy effort when beaten by 4.5 m finishing second behind Keayang Chucky at Terang over 2680m in a LR No NR on February 14 at $7. Winning chance.

Last Starts 8 days since last start

Place	Date	Days	Class	Prize	Track	Dist.	Cnd.	Driver	Mile Rate	Gate	Result	Margin	Starting Price
2/7	14/02/2025	27	No NR	$20,000.00	Terang	2680m	Neutral	Glen Craven	2:01.7	0	1. Keayang Chucky 2. Aldebaran Vera 3. Plymouth Chubb	4.3L	$7.00
3/9	18/01/2025	6	No NR	$30,000.00	Ballarat	2200m	Neutral	Jason Lee	1:58.1	6	1. Arcee Phoenix 2. Aardiebythehill NZ 3. Aldebaran Vera	4.7L	$10.00
2/8	12/01/2025	8	No NR	$20,000.00	Hamilton	2660m	Neutral	Glen Craven	1:58.2	0	1. Keayang Chucky 2. Aldebaran Vera 3. Wish Upona Dream	11.4L	$7.50
4/10	04/01/2025	21	No NR	$75,000.00	Bendigo	1609m	Neutral	Lochie Cook	1:55.7	4	1. Arcee Phoenix 2. Queen Elida NZ 3. Aroha Koe	6.9L	$101.00
12/12	14/12/2024	7	No NR	$150,000.00	Menangle	2300m	Neutral	Will Rixon	1:55.3	2	1. The Locomotive 2. Keayang Chucky 3. Keayang Stuka	123.3L	$34.00
3/7	07/12/2024	3	No NR	$20,000.00	Menangle	2300m	Fast	Jason Lee	1:57.0	4	1. Parisian Artiste 2. Queen Elida NZ 3. Aldebaran Vera	13.5L	$10.00
4/7	24/09/2024	-	Trial	$0.00	Terang	2180m		Jason Lee		0	1. Sweet Ideal 2. Cheys Angel 3. Picture Us Rollin	15L	$0.00
3/6	30/04/2024	-	Trial	$0.00	Terang	2180m		Antti Ruokonen		0	1. Keayang Zahara 2. Jilliby Tomcat 3. Aldebaran Vera	3.5L	$0.00

Queen Elida NZ (1)2311252224

Trainer: Brent Lilley (Bolinda)12 mths 81: 36-21-10

Driver: Chris Alford

7 yo B M

Sire: LOVE YOU (FR)

Dam: QUEEN KENNY (NZ)

Dam's Sire: Monarchy Usa

Stats

Career81: 36-21-10

LTS$942,263.00

BMR1:53.00

TS42: 19-11-5

Win %44.44%

Place %82.72%

Comments

Last start 4th (Fr1) over 1720m after showing early speed at this track, at the bell was 2nd-4.4m on the pegs beaten 5.5 m by Watts Up Partytime (2:01.70) in G1 No NR on February 1 at $13. Before that, a game effort when 2nd (Fr6) over 1720m at this track, at the bell was 6th-12m 2WWC beaten 4.5 m by Watts Up Partytime (2:01.90) in No NR on February 1 at $2.80. Top mare who looks well placed.

Last Starts 5 days since last start

Place	Date	Days	Class	Prize	Track	Dist.	Cnd.	Driver	Mile Rate	Gate	Result	Margin	Starting Price
1/6	17/02/2025	-	Trial	$0.00	Bendigo	2150m		Chris Alford		0	1. Queen Elida NZ 2. Dieing Art 3. Parisian Artiste	1L	$0.00
2/10	01/02/2025	7	No NR	$20,000.00	Melton	1720m	Neutral	Chris Alford	1:54.1	6	1. Watts Up Partytime 2. Queen Elida NZ 3. Keayang Chucky	4.4L	$2.80
2/12	25/01/2025	21	No NR	$30,000.00	Melton	2240m	Neutral	Chris Alford	1:58.6	5	1. Keayang Chucky 2. Queen Elida NZ 3. Ebonys Avenger	1.3L	$3.90
2/10	04/01/2025	21	No NR	$75,000.00	Bendigo	1609m	Neutral	Chris Alford	1:55.7	4	1. Arcee Phoenix 2. Queen Elida NZ 3. Aroha Koe	2.6L	$2.60
1/3	28/12/2024	-	Trial	$0.00	Bacchus Marsh	2400m		Chris Alford		0	1. Queen Elida NZ 2. Harry Stamper NZ 3. Ebonys Avenger	5L	$0.00
5/12	14/12/2024	7	No NR	$150,000.00	Menangle	2300m	Neutral	Chris Alford	1:55.3	5	1. The Locomotive 2. Keayang Chucky 3. Keayang Stuka	20.9L	$6.00
2/7	07/12/2024	3	No NR	$20,000.00	Menangle	2300m	Fast	Chris Alford	1:57.0	2	1. Parisian Artiste 2. Queen Elida NZ 3. Aldebaran Vera	1.8L	$1.33
1/4	05/09/2024	-	Trial	$0.00	Kilmore	0m		Chris Alford		0	1. Queen Elida NZ 2. Whos The Man 3. Majestical Belle	8L	$0.00