Melton Race 7 - A. G. Coombs Trot
WATTS UP PARTYTIME (8) broke as a hot favourite last time but was terrific in winning both a heat and the final of the G1 Great Southern Star at this circuit prior. If he gets it right and he turns up in that form he'll be hard to stop. IM BOBBY (6) has put together a string of top-two finishes. Scored the last time he raced here two back and since ventured north for a 2.5m second at Menangle. Contender. SEBASTIANS BOY (5) did a good job to come from a couple of spots wider for a resuming second here last week. Two-time second-up winner so can progress. ILLAWONG LARAJAY (7) can feature if things go her way from a wide draw.

Driver: Luke Dunne
Stats
Comments
Last preparation only had 3 starts before going for a break. Returned to racing with a handy win by 1.0 m when driven back in the field, (Fr5) held up early, held up early, at this track (2:46.70) beating Avant Guard in NR 60 to 69 on February 15 at $71. Consider.
Last Starts 7 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1/10 | 15/02/2025 | 239 | NR 60 to 69 | $10,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Connor Ronan | 1:59.7 | 5 |
| 1.0L | $71.00 |
2/3 | 08/02/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Maryborough | 2190m | Connor Ronan | 0 |
| 1L | $0.00 | ||
3/5 | 01/02/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Maryborough | 2190m | Connor Ronan | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 | ||
7/10 | 21/06/2024 | 13 | NR up to 70 | $9,000.00 | Ballarat | 2200m | Neutral | C Ronan | 2:01.5 | 3 |
| 27.3L | $21.00 |
4/11 | 08/06/2024 | 10 | NR up to 70 | $15,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | C Ronan | 2:00.0 | 6 |
| 15.0L | $101.00 |
8/8 | 29/05/2024 | 174 | NR up to 70 | $6,000.00 | Ballarat | 2200m | Neutral | C Ronan | 2:00.9 | 6 |
| 134.7L | $10.00 |
7/9 | 07/12/2023 | 36 | NR 55 to 69 | $9,000.00 | Ballarat | 1710m | Neutral | C Ronan | 1:59.4 | 7 |
| 19.4L | $18.00 |
0/7 | 01/11/2023 | 5 | NR 52 | $7,000.00 | Ballarat | 2200m | Neutral | C Ronan | 2:05.3 | 0 |
| 99.0L | $12.00 |

Driver: Michael Bellman
Stats
Comments
Last start 8th (Fr2) over 2240m at this track beaten 14 m by Aldebaran Acrux (2:46.60) in NR 70 to 85 on February 15 at $81. Two runs back 8th (10m Fr1) over 2955m after racing wide at Wedderburn, at the bell was leading.4m on the pegs beaten 35 m by Berriesandcherries (3:52.10) in No NR on January 26 at $3.90. Cannot enthuse.
Last Starts 7 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
8/9 | 15/02/2025 | 20 | NR 70 to 85 | $17,500.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Michael Bellman | 1:59.7 | 2 |
| 14.3L | $81.00 |
4/5 | 10/02/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bendigo | 2150m | Rebecca Morrissey | 0 |
| 1L | $0.00 | ||
8/9 | 26/01/2025 | 14 | No NR | $15,000.00 | Wedderburn | 2955m | Neutral | Michael Bellman | 2:05.6 | 0 |
| 32.7L | $3.90 |
3/8 | 12/01/2025 | 35 | No NR | $20,000.00 | Hamilton | 2660m | Neutral | Michael Bellman | 1:58.2 | 0 |
| 38.3L | $23.00 |
3/5 | 06/01/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bendigo | 2150m | Rebecca Morrissey | 0 |
| 10L | $0.00 | ||
5/7 | 30/12/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bendigo | 2150m | Rebecca Morrissey | 0 |
| 1L | $0.00 | ||
8/12 | 08/12/2024 | 7 | No NR | $12,000.00 | Gunbower | 2630m | Neutral | Michael Bellman | 2:04.9 | 0 |
| 48.8L | $4.80 |
1/11 | 01/12/2024 | 13 | No NR | $20,000.00 | Stawell | 2600m | Neutral | Michael Bellman | 2:04.6 | 6 |
| 16.7L | $5.50 |
4/8 | 18/11/2024 | 8 | No NR | $6,000.00 | Charlton | 2100m | Neutral | Michael Bellman | 2:04.1 | 0 |
| 9.6L | $4.00 |

Driver: David Barbetti
Stats
Comments
Last start 6th (Fr3) over 2240m after showing early speed at this track beaten 8 m by Aldebaran Acrux (2:46.60) in NR 70 to 85 on February 15 at $34. At the start before surrendered the lead and finished 11th (Fr1) over 2555m after showing early speed at Cranbourne beaten 80 m by Oscar Bonavena (3:12.00) in G1 No NR on February 8 at $101. Can feature.
Last Starts 7 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
6/9 | 15/02/2025 | 7 | NR 70 to 85 | $17,500.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | David Barbetti | 1:59.7 | 3 |
| 8.1L | $34.00 |
11/11 | 08/02/2025 | 7 | No NR | $60,000.00 | Cranbourne | 2555m | Neutral | David Barbetti | 2:00.9 | 1 |
| 78.9L | $101.00 |
8/10 | 01/02/2025 | 7 | No NR | $20,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | David Barbetti | 1:54.1 | 5 |
| 13.8L | $151.00 |
6/10 | 25/01/2025 | 35 | NR 70 to 85 | $17,500.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | David Barbetti | 1:57.7 | 7 |
| 21.0L | $81.00 |
8/8 | 21/12/2024 | 7 | NR 70 to 85 | $17,500.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | David Barbetti | 1:59.7 | 5 |
| 18.9L | $7.50 |
8/9 | 14/12/2024 | 7 | No NR | $22,500.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | David Barbetti | 1:55.1 | 6 |
| 17.4L | $81.00 |
3/4 | 01/09/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Maryborough | 2190m | D Barbetti | 0 |
| 3L | $0.00 | ||
1/5 | 05/11/2023 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Maryborough | 2190m | D P Barbetti | 0 |
| 30L | $0.00 |

Driver: Mark Hayes
Stats
Comments
Comes here second-up after a week. Lacklustre first-up performance when was well back in the run when 9th (Fr5) over 2240m at this track, beaten 20 m by Aldebaran Acrux (2:46.60) in NR 70 to 85 on February 15 at $101. Prefer others.
Last Starts 7 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
9/9 | 15/02/2025 | 179 | NR 70 to 85 | $17,500.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Mark Hayes | 1:59.7 | 5 |
| 20.9L | $101.00 |
1/3 | 08/02/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Maryborough | 2190m | M Hayes | 0 |
| 1L | $0.00 | ||
2/5 | 01/02/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Maryborough | 2190m | M Hayes | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 | ||
6/8 | 20/08/2024 | 10 | NR 80 | $30,000.00 | Shepparton | 2190m | Neutral | M W Hayes | 2:00.5 | 3 |
| 27.8L | $101.00 |
9/11 | 10/08/2024 | 14 | NR 70 to 85 | $17,500.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | M W Hayes | 1:58.7 | 2 |
| 14.0L | $41.00 |
5/8 | 27/07/2024 | 21 | NR 65 to 79 | $17,500.00 | Melton | 2240m | W | T K Larsen | 2:00.5 | 1 |
| 6.5L | $17.00 |
1/8 | 06/07/2024 | 21 | 1W/15 0K stake | $15,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | M W Hayes | 2:00.6 | 5 |
| 3.0L | $21.00 |
8/12 | 15/06/2024 | 14 | $15,000.00 | Melton | 2760m | Neutral | M W Hayes | 2:03.1 | 4 |
| 21.5L | $41.00 |

Driver: Brent Thomson
Stats
Comments
Strong return to racing last start with a solid effort despite getting well back, when 2nd (Fr7) over 2240m at this track, beaten 5 m by Aldebaran Acrux (2:46.60) in NR 70 to 85 on February 15 at $10. Can progress.
Last Starts 7 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
2/9 | 15/02/2025 | 91 | NR 70 to 85 | $17,500.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Brent Thomson | 1:59.7 | 7 |
| 5.0L | $10.00 |
2/5 | 06/02/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Shepparton | 2190m | Brent Thomson | 0 |
| 5L | $0.00 | ||
2/4 | 30/01/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Cobram | 2170m | B Thomson | 0 |
| 5L | $0.00 | ||
12/12 | 16/11/2024 | 7 | No NR | $50,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Nathan Jack | 1:57.0 | 4 |
| 34.5L | $61.00 |
5/7 | 09/11/2024 | 7 | No NR | $22,500.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Nathan Jack | 1:59.5 | 5 |
| 7.0L | $6.50 |
4/7 | 02/11/2024 | 14 | No NR | $22,500.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Nathan Jack | 1:55.0 | 2 |
| 11.3L | $11.00 |
6/10 | 19/10/2024 | 161 | NR 70 to 85 | $17,500.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Nathan Jack | 1:58.6 | 1 |
| 10.9L | $2.50 |
6/12 | 11/05/2024 | 7 | NR up to 105 | $17,500.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | J J Herbertson | 2:00.1 | 6 |
| 4.5L | $2.50 |

Driver: Mark Pitt
Stats
Comments
Beaten favourite last start when second at Menangle on February 8. Was victorious the start before at this track on January 25. Contender.
Last Starts 14 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
2/8 | 08/02/2025 | 14 | NR up to 85 | $20,400.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | Declan Murphy | 1:57.0 | 7 |
| 2.5L | $2.80 |
1/10 | 25/01/2025 | 14 | NR 70 to 85 | $17,500.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | James Herbertson | 1:57.7 | 3 |
| 3.8L | $3.20 |
2/9 | 11/01/2025 | 7 | NR 64 to 75 | $15,000.00 | Shepparton | 1690m | Neutral | Ben Xiriha | 1:58.2 | 6 |
| 0.1L | $8.00 |
1/9 | 04/01/2025 | 8 | NR 66 to 75 | $10,000.00 | Bendigo | 1650m | Neutral | Tasmyn Potter | 1:57.0 | 5 |
| 11.9L | $11.00 |
8/9 | 27/12/2024 | 13 | NR 60 to 69 | $10,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Eddie Tappe | 1:58.7 | 3 |
| 12.0L | $19.00 |
3/7 | 14/12/2024 | 35 | NR 60 to 69 | $10,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Tasmyn Potter | 1:59.6 | 3 |
| 9.1L | $4.60 |
1/6 | 24/03/2022 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Shepparton | 2190m | E Tappe | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 | ||
8/8 | 15/03/2022 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Shepparton | 2190m | E Tappe | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 |

Driver: Kerryn Manning
Stats
Comments
Last start 5th (Sr2) over 2240m at this track, beaten 7 m by Aldebaran Acrux (2:46.60) in NR 70 to 85 on February 15 at $16. At the run before was driven from back in the field when 8th (Fr7) over 1720m at this track, beaten 50 m by The Locomotive (1:59.30) in No NR on February 1 at $151. Can play a role.
Last Starts 7 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
5/9 | 15/02/2025 | 14 | NR 70 to 85 | $17,500.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Greg Sugars | 1:59.7 | 2 |
| 7.0L | $16.00 |
8/10 | 01/02/2025 | 7 | No NR | $20,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Greg Sugars | 1:51.6 | 7 |
| 51.7L | $151.00 |
10/12 | 25/01/2025 | 21 | No NR | $30,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Greg Sugars | 1:58.6 | 4 |
| 17.5L | $41.00 |
5/7 | 04/01/2025 | 7 | NR 76 to 89 | $17,500.00 | Bendigo | 1650m | Neutral | Greg Sugars | 1:55.3 | 4 |
| 10.4L | $3.10 |
1/9 | 28/12/2024 | 7 | NR 70 to 85 | $17,500.00 | Cranbourne | 2080m | Neutral | James Herbertson | 2:00.4 | 1 |
| 2.4L | $4.00 |
3/8 | 21/12/2024 | 21 | NR 70 to 85 | $17,500.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | James Herbertson | 1:59.7 | 7 |
| 4.8L | $3.10 |
2/4 | 12/08/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Melton | 2240m | Greg Sugars | 0 |
| 4.5L | $0.00 | ||
1/3 | 06/08/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Melton | 2240m | Jess Tubbs | 0 |
| 3.5L | $0.00 |

Driver: Jordan Leedham
Stats
Comments
Beaten favourite last start when seventh at this track on February 15. Proved too good the start before with a G1 Great Southern Star win at this track on February 1. With manners he'll be hard to beat.
Last Starts 7 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
7/9 | 15/02/2025 | 14 | NR 70 to 85 | $17,500.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Kate Gath | 1:59.7 | 1 |
| 11.0L | $1.85 |
1/10 | 01/02/2025 | 7 | No NR | $20,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Kate Gath | 1:54.1 | 3 |
| 4.4L | $21.00 |
3/10 | 25/01/2025 | 133 | NR 70 to 85 | $17,500.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Kate Gath | 1:57.7 | 2 |
| 4.7L | $6.50 |
3/11 | 07/01/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Melton | 2240m | Good | Kate Gath | 0 |
| 6L | $0.00 | |
7/12 | 14/09/2024 | 8 | No NR | $100,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Kate Gath | 1:58.6 | 5 |
| 24.5L | $19.00 |
4/8 | 06/09/2024 | 13 | No NR | $10,000.00 | Geelong | 2100m | Neutral | Kate Gath | 1:57.9 | 2 |
| 11.3L | $12.00 |
1/3 | 20/08/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Melton | 2240m | Kate Gath | 0 |
| 11L | $0.00 |