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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.

Race Time:10:24 AM
Saturday, February 22, 2025
Track:Good
Weather:Fine
Prize Money:$0.00
Distance:2240m
1
Silk
Little Yankee (1)4707x847x1
Trainer: Lindsay Rogers (Snake Valley)12 mths 56: 9-7-4

Driver: Luke Dunne

9 yo B G
Sire: YANKEE SPIDER (USA)
Dam: ADMIRALS IMAGE (AUS)
Dam's Sire: Admiral Holliday

Stats

Career56: 9-7-4
LTS$76,550.00
BMR1:57.16
TS10: 3-1-1
Win %16.07%
Place %35.71%

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

PlaceDateDaysClassPrizeTrackDist.Cnd.DriverMile RateGateResultMarginStarting Price
1/1015/02/2025239NR 60 to 69$10,000.00Melton2240mNeutralConnor Ronan1:59.75
  • 1. Little Yankee
  • 2. Avant Guard
  • 3. Aldebaran Boyd
1.0L$71.00
2/308/02/2025-Trial$0.00Maryborough2190mConnor Ronan0
  • 1. Ser Patrick
  • 2. Little Yankee
  • 3. Singara Ted
1L$0.00
3/501/02/2025-Trial$0.00Maryborough2190mConnor Ronan0
  • 1. Jazspur
  • 2. Ser Patrick
  • 3. Little Yankee
0L$0.00
7/1021/06/202413NR up to 70$9,000.00Ballarat2200mNeutralC Ronan2:01.53
  • 1. El Resamo
  • 2. Royal Charlotte
  • 3. Wish Upona Dream
27.3L$21.00
4/1108/06/202410NR up to 70$15,000.00Melton2240mNeutralC Ronan2:00.06
  • 1. Sunsup
  • 2. Star Down Under
  • 3. Rymes
15.0L$101.00
8/829/05/2024174NR up to 70$6,000.00Ballarat2200mNeutralC Ronan2:00.96
  • 1. More Wanted
  • 2. Old Villa Boy
  • 3. Imperial Whiz NZ
134.7L$10.00
7/907/12/202336NR 55 to 69$9,000.00Ballarat1710mNeutralC Ronan1:59.47
  • 1. Jazspur
  • 2. Star Down Under
  • 3. Illawong Larajay
19.4L$18.00
0/701/11/20235NR 52$7,000.00Ballarat2200mNeutralC Ronan2:05.30
  • 1. Illawong Larajay
  • 2. Homonym NZ
  • 3. Floating Mountain
99.0L$12.00
2
Silk
Wish Upona Dream (2)8224418388
Trainer: P M Morrissey (Longlea)12 mths 81: 11-10-11

Driver: Michael Bellman

6 yo BR BL M
Sire: WISHING STONE (USA)
Dam: CANADIAN DREAM (AUS)
Dam's Sire: Malabar Maple Usa

Stats

Career81: 11-10-11
LTS$114,401.00
BMR2:00.93
TS13: 1-0-0
Win %13.58%
Place %39.51%

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

PlaceDateDaysClassPrizeTrackDist.Cnd.DriverMile RateGateResultMarginStarting Price
8/915/02/202520NR 70 to 85$17,500.00Melton2240mNeutralMichael Bellman1:59.72
  • 1. Aldebaran Acrux USA
  • 2. Sebastians Boy
  • 3. More Wanted
14.3L$81.00
4/510/02/2025-Trial$0.00Bendigo2150mRebecca Morrissey0
  • 1. Izarra
  • 2. Illawong Stardust
  • 3. Avant Guard
1L$0.00
8/926/01/202514No NR$15,000.00Wedderburn2955mNeutralMichael Bellman2:05.60
  • 1. Berriesandcherries
  • 2. Tripod NZ
  • 3. Robbinmemates
32.7L$3.90
3/812/01/202535No NR$20,000.00Hamilton2660mNeutralMichael Bellman1:58.20
  • 1. Keayang Chucky
  • 2. Aldebaran Vera
  • 3. Wish Upona Dream
38.3L$23.00
3/506/01/2025-Trial$0.00Bendigo2150mRebecca Morrissey0
  • 1. Rapid Return
  • 2. Midnight Eagle
  • 3. Wish Upona Dream
10L$0.00
5/730/12/2024-Trial$0.00Bendigo2150mRebecca Morrissey0
  • 1. Sundons Courage
  • 2. Ebonys Avenger
  • 3. Quake Proof
1L$0.00
8/1208/12/20247No NR$12,000.00Gunbower2630mNeutralMichael Bellman2:04.90
  • 1. Maestro
  • 2. Argyle Rocks
  • 3. Blue Coman NZ
48.8L$4.80
1/1101/12/202413No NR$20,000.00Stawell2600mNeutralMichael Bellman2:04.66
  • 1. Wish Upona Dream
  • 2. Suga Daddy
  • 3. Love Ya Brother
16.7L$5.50
4/818/11/20248No NR$6,000.00Charlton2100mNeutralMichael Bellman2:04.10
  • 1. Argyle Rocks
  • 2. Robbinmemates
  • 3. Salski
9.6L$4.00
3
Silk
El Resamo (3)4254886806
Trainer: David Barbetti (Burrumbeet)12 mths 92: 11-10-7

Driver: David Barbetti

7 yo B G
Sire: RED SAMURAI (AUS)
Dam: EL GELATO (NZ)
Dam's Sire: Pegasus Spur Ca

Stats

Career92: 11-10-7
LTS$113,195.00
BMR1:57.00
TS41: 2-6-5
Win %11.96%
Place %30.43%

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

PlaceDateDaysClassPrizeTrackDist.Cnd.DriverMile RateGateResultMarginStarting Price
6/915/02/20257NR 70 to 85$17,500.00Melton2240mNeutralDavid Barbetti1:59.73
  • 1. Aldebaran Acrux USA
  • 2. Sebastians Boy
  • 3. More Wanted
8.1L$34.00
11/1108/02/20257No NR$60,000.00Cranbourne2555mNeutralDavid Barbetti2:00.91
  • 1. Oscar Bonavena NZ
  • 2. Harold Smith NZ
  • 3. Ebonys Avenger
78.9L$101.00
8/1001/02/20257No NR$20,000.00Melton1720mNeutralDavid Barbetti1:54.15
  • 1. Watts Up Partytime
  • 2. Queen Elida NZ
  • 3. Keayang Chucky
13.8L$151.00
6/1025/01/202535NR 70 to 85$17,500.00Melton2240mNeutralDavid Barbetti1:57.77
  • 1. Im Bobby
  • 2. Aldebaran Acrux USA
  • 3. Watts Up Partytime
21.0L$81.00
8/821/12/20247NR 70 to 85$17,500.00Melton2240mNeutralDavid Barbetti1:59.75
  • 1. Hephaestus Phoenix
  • 2. Blue Coman NZ
  • 3. Illawong Larajay
18.9L$7.50
8/914/12/20247No NR$22,500.00Melton1720mNeutralDavid Barbetti1:55.16
  • 1. Ebonys Avenger
  • 2. Lovemeto NZ
  • 3. Ollivici NZ
17.4L$81.00
3/401/09/2024-Trial$0.00Maryborough2190mD Barbetti0
  • 1. Remi Lou
  • 2. The Silent Assassin NZ
  • 3. El Resamo
3L$0.00
1/505/11/2023-Trial$0.00Maryborough2190mD P Barbetti0
  • 1. El Resamo
  • 2. Xebec
  • 3. Cork
30L$0.00
4
Silk
Ser Patrick (4)97481596x9
Trainer: M W Hayes (Maryborough)12 mths 51: 9-7-6

Driver: Mark Hayes

8 yo B G
Sire: BACARDI LINDY (USA)
Dam: DUCHESS PAT (NZ)
Dam's Sire: Earl Ca

Stats

Career51: 9-7-6
LTS$88,885.00
BMR1:59.27
TS20: 2-5-4
Win %17.65%
Place %43.14%

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

PlaceDateDaysClassPrizeTrackDist.Cnd.DriverMile RateGateResultMarginStarting Price
9/915/02/2025179NR 70 to 85$17,500.00Melton2240mNeutralMark Hayes1:59.75
  • 1. Aldebaran Acrux USA
  • 2. Sebastians Boy
  • 3. More Wanted
20.9L$101.00
1/308/02/2025-Trial$0.00Maryborough2190mM Hayes0
  • 1. Ser Patrick
  • 2. Little Yankee
  • 3. Singara Ted
1L$0.00
2/501/02/2025-Trial$0.00Maryborough2190mM Hayes0
  • 1. Jazspur
  • 2. Ser Patrick
  • 3. Little Yankee
0L$0.00
6/820/08/202410NR 80$30,000.00Shepparton2190mNeutralM W Hayes2:00.53
  • 1. Just Believe
  • 2. Harry Stamper NZ
  • 3. Jazspur
27.8L$101.00
9/1110/08/202414NR 70 to 85$17,500.00Melton2240mNeutralM W Hayes1:58.72
  • 1. Aldebaran Miley
  • 2. El Resamo
  • 3. Hadtobeharry
14.0L$41.00
5/827/07/202421NR 65 to 79$17,500.00Melton2240mWT K Larsen2:00.51
  • 1. More Wanted
  • 2. Kyvalley Amanda
  • 3. El Resamo
6.5L$17.00
1/806/07/2024211W/15 0K stake$15,000.00Melton2240mNeutralM W Hayes2:00.65
  • 1. Ser Patrick
  • 2. Lady Adelia
  • 3. Cork
3.0L$21.00
8/1215/06/202414$15,000.00Melton2760mNeutralM W Hayes2:03.14
  • 1. Virginia Clowers NZ
  • 2. Zarem
  • 3. Son Of A Sun NZ
21.5L$41.00
5
Silk
Sebastians Boy (5)226x6450x2
Trainer: B M Thomson (Kyabram)12 mths 28: 7-5-2

Driver: Brent Thomson

6 yo B G
Sire: SEBASTIAN K (SWE)
Dam: PRETTYGIRL LASSIE (AUS)
Dam's Sire: Keystone Salute Usa

Stats

Career28: 7-5-2
LTS$68,325.00
BMR1:56.00
TS13: 1-4-0
Win %25.00%
Place %50.00%

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

PlaceDateDaysClassPrizeTrackDist.Cnd.DriverMile RateGateResultMarginStarting Price
2/915/02/202591NR 70 to 85$17,500.00Melton2240mNeutralBrent Thomson1:59.77
  • 1. Aldebaran Acrux USA
  • 2. Sebastians Boy
  • 3. More Wanted
5.0L$10.00
2/506/02/2025-Trial$0.00Shepparton2190mBrent Thomson0
  • 1. The Wise Guy
  • 2. Sebastians Boy
  • 3. Far Left Fletch
5L$0.00
2/430/01/2025-Trial$0.00Cobram2170mB Thomson0
  • 1. Spirit Of Arion NZ
  • 2. Sebastians Boy
  • 3. Off The Radar
5L$0.00
12/1216/11/20247No NR$50,000.00Melton2240mNeutralNathan Jack1:57.04
  • 1. Mufasa Metro NZ
  • 2. Harry Stamper NZ
  • 3. Queen Elida NZ
34.5L$61.00
5/709/11/20247No NR$22,500.00Melton2240mNeutralNathan Jack1:59.55
  • 1. Mufasa Metro NZ
  • 2. Queen Elida NZ
  • 3. Jazspur
7.0L$6.50
4/702/11/202414No NR$22,500.00Melton1720mNeutralNathan Jack1:55.02
  • 1. Keayang Chucky
  • 2. Ollivici NZ
  • 3. Plymouth Chubb
11.3L$11.00
6/1019/10/2024161NR 70 to 85$17,500.00Melton1720mNeutralNathan Jack1:58.61
  • 1. Illawong Larajay
  • 2. Hephaestus Phoenix
  • 3. El Resamo
10.9L$2.50
6/1211/05/20247NR up to 105$17,500.00Melton2240mNeutralJ J Herbertson2:00.16
  • 1. Love Gun
  • 2. Ebonys Avenger
  • 3. Shesawish
4.5L$2.50
6
Silk
Im Bobby (6)7395381212
Trainer: Eddie Tappe (Congupna)12 mths 79: 10-12-10

Driver: Mark Pitt

6 yo BR G
Sire: MAJESTIC SON (CAN)
Dam: ALDEBARAN PEGGY (AUS)
Dam's Sire: Skyvalley Nz

Stats

Career79: 10-12-10
LTS$97,690.00
BMR1:55.80
TS22: 4-2-3
Win %12.66%
Place %40.51%

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

PlaceDateDaysClassPrizeTrackDist.Cnd.DriverMile RateGateResultMarginStarting Price
2/808/02/202514NR up to 85$20,400.00Menangle1609mFastDeclan Murphy1:57.07
  • 1. Aldebaran Jensen
  • 2. Im Bobby
  • 3. Super Service
2.5L$2.80
1/1025/01/202514NR 70 to 85$17,500.00Melton2240mNeutralJames Herbertson1:57.73
  • 1. Im Bobby
  • 2. Aldebaran Acrux USA
  • 3. Watts Up Partytime
3.8L$3.20
2/911/01/20257NR 64 to 75$15,000.00Shepparton1690mNeutralBen Xiriha1:58.26
  • 1. Kyvalleyhoneybunny
  • 2. Im Bobby
  • 3. Our Marvella NZ
0.1L$8.00
1/904/01/20258NR 66 to 75$10,000.00Bendigo1650mNeutralTasmyn Potter1:57.05
  • 1. Im Bobby
  • 2. Bitta Irish Luck
  • 3. Thunda Struck
11.9L$11.00
8/927/12/202413NR 60 to 69$10,000.00Melton1720mNeutralEddie Tappe1:58.73
  • 1. Claudy An Gus
  • 2. Aldebaran Boyd
  • 3. Tripod NZ
12.0L$19.00
3/714/12/202435NR 60 to 69$10,000.00Melton2240mNeutralTasmyn Potter1:59.63
  • 1. Hes A Hammer
  • 2. Mojito Madness
  • 3. Im Bobby
9.1L$4.60
1/624/03/2022-Trial$0.00Shepparton2190mE Tappe0
  • 1. Im Bobby
  • 2. Allwoods Sunbeam
  • 3. Malhana Muscles
0L$0.00
8/815/03/2022-Trial$0.00Shepparton2190mE Tappe0
  • 1. Sebastians Boy
  • 2. Yankee Lover
  • 3. Jessies Son
0L$0.00
7
Silk
Illawong Larajay (7)6388315085
Trainer: Jess Tubbs (Myrniong)12 mths 59: 11-6-10

Driver: Kerryn Manning

6 yo B M
Sire: SEBASTIAN K (SWE)
Dam: ILLAWONG BARDOT (AUS)
Dam's Sire: Muscle Mass Usa

Stats

Career59: 11-6-10
LTS$111,435.00
BMR1:56.30
TS28: 2-3-4
Win %18.64%
Place %45.76%

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

PlaceDateDaysClassPrizeTrackDist.Cnd.DriverMile RateGateResultMarginStarting Price
5/915/02/202514NR 70 to 85$17,500.00Melton2240mNeutralGreg Sugars1:59.72
  • 1. Aldebaran Acrux USA
  • 2. Sebastians Boy
  • 3. More Wanted
7.0L$16.00
8/1001/02/20257No NR$20,000.00Melton1720mNeutralGreg Sugars1:51.67
  • 1. The Locomotive
  • 2. Lovemeto NZ
  • 3. Oscar Bonavena NZ
51.7L$151.00
10/1225/01/202521No NR$30,000.00Melton2240mNeutralGreg Sugars1:58.64
  • 1. Keayang Chucky
  • 2. Queen Elida NZ
  • 3. Ebonys Avenger
17.5L$41.00
5/704/01/20257NR 76 to 89$17,500.00Bendigo1650mNeutralGreg Sugars1:55.34
  • 1. Nephew Of Sonoko
  • 2. Aardiebythehill NZ
  • 3. Aldebaran Acrux USA
10.4L$3.10
1/928/12/20247NR 70 to 85$17,500.00Cranbourne2080mNeutralJames Herbertson2:00.41
  • 1. Illawong Larajay
  • 2. Hephaestus Phoenix
  • 3. Picket Wire
2.4L$4.00
3/821/12/202421NR 70 to 85$17,500.00Melton2240mNeutralJames Herbertson1:59.77
  • 1. Hephaestus Phoenix
  • 2. Blue Coman NZ
  • 3. Illawong Larajay
4.8L$3.10
2/412/08/2024-Trial$0.00Melton2240mGreg Sugars0
  • 1. Keayang Zahara
  • 2. Illawong Larajay
  • 3. Kyvalleyhoneybunny
4.5L$0.00
1/306/08/2024-Trial$0.00Melton2240mJess Tubbs0
  • 1. Illawong Larajay
  • 2. Rockinwithstyle
  • 3. Tunbridge
3.5L$0.00
8
Silk
Watts Up Partytime (1)50247x3117
Trainer: Andy Gath (Long Forest)12 mths 43: 8-13-3

Driver: Jordan Leedham

5 yo BR G
Sire: MAJESTIC SON (CAN)
Dam: WATTS UP RAINBOW (AUS)
Dam's Sire: Bacardi Lindy Usa

Stats

Career43: 8-13-3
LTS$100,365.00
BMR1:53.90
TS22: 5-5-3
Win %18.60%
Place %55.81%

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

PlaceDateDaysClassPrizeTrackDist.Cnd.DriverMile RateGateResultMarginStarting Price
7/915/02/202514NR 70 to 85$17,500.00Melton2240mNeutralKate Gath1:59.71
  • 1. Aldebaran Acrux USA
  • 2. Sebastians Boy
  • 3. More Wanted
11.0L$1.85
1/1001/02/20257No NR$20,000.00Melton1720mNeutralKate Gath1:54.13
  • 1. Watts Up Partytime
  • 2. Queen Elida NZ
  • 3. Keayang Chucky
4.4L$21.00
3/1025/01/2025133NR 70 to 85$17,500.00Melton2240mNeutralKate Gath1:57.72
  • 1. Im Bobby
  • 2. Aldebaran Acrux USA
  • 3. Watts Up Partytime
4.7L$6.50
3/1107/01/2025-Trial$0.00Melton2240mGoodKate Gath0
  • 1. Smoken Ace NZ
  • 2. Just Pedro
  • 3. Khans Creed
6L$0.00
7/1214/09/20248No NR$100,000.00Melton2240mNeutralKate Gath1:58.65
  • 1. The Locomotive
  • 2. Prince Of Rock
  • 3. Avant Guard
24.5L$19.00
4/806/09/202413No NR$10,000.00Geelong2100mNeutralKate Gath1:57.92
  • 1. The Locomotive
  • 2. Prince Of Rock
  • 3. Gotfeelingsyouknow
11.3L$12.00
1/320/08/2024-Trial$0.00Melton2240mKate Gath0
  • 1. Watts Up Partytime
  • 2. Easy Pickings NZ
  • 3. Designer Vici
11L$0.00

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