Melton Race 2 - Benstud Standardbreds Trotters Free For All

Driver: Austin Mifsud
Stats
Comments
Last start 2nd (FT Sr1) over 2612m at Boort, at the bell was 4th-4.5m 2WWC beaten a head by Sir Eros (3:25.30) in No NR on March 2 at $8.50. Two runs back 5th (Fr7) over 1720m at this track, beaten 25 m by Timmy Turtle (2:03.10) in 0W/15 0K stake on February 22 at $23.
Last Starts 10 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
2/12 | 02/03/2025 | 8 | No NR | $12,000.00 | Boort | 2612m | Neutral | A P Mifsud | 2:06.5 | 1 |
| 0.2L | $8.50 |
5/11 | 22/02/2025 | 14 | 0W/15 0K stake | $15,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | A P Mifsud | 1:55.2 | 7 |
| 25.8L | $23.00 |
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 |
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: Jordan Leedham
Stats
Comments
Been racing consistently with 4 consecutive minor placings. Fair effort last start surrendered the lead and finished 3rd (FT Fr1) over 2570m at Geelong was 3rd-4.22 at the bell, beaten 9 m by Harold Smith (3:15.10) in No NR on March 7 at $8.50.
Last Starts 5 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
3/7 | 07/03/2025 | 6 | No NR | $20,000.00 | Geelong | 2570m | Neutral | Jordan Leedham | 2:01.7 | 1 |
| 9.3L | $8.50 |
3/8 | 01/03/2025 | 7 | NR 70 to 85 | $17,500.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Jordan Leedham | 1:55.5 | 2 |
| 13.4L | $3.60 |
3/8 | 22/02/2025 | 14 | NR 75 or better | $30,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Jordan Leedham | 1:54.9 | 2 |
| 8.0L | $12.00 |
3/11 | 08/02/2025 | 7 | No NR | $60,000.00 | Cranbourne | 2555m | Neutral | Jordan Leedham | 2:00.9 | 5 |
| 14.3L | $101.00 |
6/10 | 01/02/2025 | 7 | No NR | $20,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Jordan Leedham | 1:51.6 | 6 |
| 41.7L | $151.00 |
2/7 | 30/12/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bendigo | 2150m | Brad Angove | 0 |
| 1L | $0.00 | ||
3/3 | 28/12/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bacchus Marsh | 2400m | Brad Angove | 0 |
| 5L | $0.00 |

Driver: Chris Svanosio
Stats
Comments
Solid run when beaten by 2.75 m finishing second behind Queen Elida at this track over 1720m in a G3 NR 75 or better M on February 22 at $5.50. Then a handy effort when beaten by 3.5 m finishing second behind Im Bobby at this track over 1720m in a NR 70 to 85 on March 1 at $2.40.
Last Starts 11 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
2/8 | 01/03/2025 | 7 | NR 70 to 85 | $17,500.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Chris Svanosio | 1:55.5 | 4 |
| 3.7L | $2.40 |
2/8 | 22/02/2025 | 7 | NR 75 or better | $30,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Chris Svanosio | 1:54.9 | 4 |
| 2.7L | $5.50 |
1/9 | 15/02/2025 | 14 | NR 70 to 85 | $17,500.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Chris Svanosio | 1:59.7 | 4 |
| 5.0L | $3.10 |
7/10 | 01/02/2025 | 7 | No NR | $20,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Chris Svanosio | 1:54.1 | 7 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 10.7L | $3.30 |
3/5 | 27/05/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Melton | 1720m | C D Svanosio | 0 |
| 2.5L | $0.00 | ||
3/4 | 16/04/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Melton | 2240m | C D Svanosio | 0 |
| 9.5L | $0.00 |

Driver: Greg Sugars
Stats
Comments
Has been mixing her form of late, most recently 4th (10m Fr1) over 2570m at Geelong, at the bell was 7th-11.99 beaten 14 m by Harold Smith (3:15.10) in No NR on March 7 at $41. Before that surrendered the lead and finished 7th (Fr1) over 1720m after showing early speed at this track, at the bell was 3rd-7.6m on the pegs beaten 17 m by Aldebaran Zeus (2:03.00) in No NR on March 1 at $17.
Last Starts 5 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
4/7 | 07/03/2025 | 6 | No NR | $20,000.00 | Geelong | 2570m | Neutral | Greg Sugars | 2:01.7 | 0 |
| 14.0L | $41.00 |
7/8 | 01/03/2025 | 7 | No NR | $22,500.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Greg Sugars | 1:55.1 | 1 |
| 17.6L | $17.00 |
4/8 | 22/02/2025 | 7 | NR 70 to 85 | $17,500.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Kerryn Manning | 1:58.5 | 7 |
| 6.4L | $18.00 |
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 |
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: Ross Payne
Stats
Comments
Nine-year-old gelding showed improvement last start. 3rd (Sr2) over 2240m at this track was 7th-12.04 at the bell, beaten 6 m by Im Bobby (2:49.30) in NR 70 to 85 on March 8 at $8. The run before was not as impressive when well beaten into eighth after being driven well back, behind Aldebaran Zeus at this track over 1720m in a No NR on March 1 at $81.
Last Starts 4 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
3/10 | 08/03/2025 | 7 | NR 70 to 85 | $17,500.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Lochie Cook | 2:01.7 | 2 |
| 6.6L | $8.00 |
8/8 | 01/03/2025 | 15 | No NR | $22,500.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Ross Payne | 1:55.1 | 5 |
| 18.1L | $81.00 |
5/7 | 14/02/2025 | 6 | No NR | $20,000.00 | Terang | 2680m | Neutral | Ross Payne | 2:01.7 | 0 |
| 12.8L | $41.00 |
6/11 | 08/02/2025 | 14 | No NR | $60,000.00 | Cranbourne | 2555m | Neutral | Ross Payne | 2:00.9 | 3 |
| 24.6L | $81.00 |
9/12 | 25/01/2025 | 7 | No NR | $30,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Ross Payne | 1:58.6 | 6 |
| 16.2L | $101.00 |
5/9 | 18/01/2025 | 12 | No NR | $30,000.00 | Ballarat | 2200m | Neutral | Ross Payne | 1:58.1 | 1 |
| 13.1L | $81.00 |
4/4 | 10/12/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Melton | 2240m | Chris Svanosio | 0 |
| 15L | $0.00 | ||
1/9 | 03/12/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Melton | 2240m | Ross Payne | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 |

Driver: James Herbertson
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Comments
Scored at his last two starts. Last start ran on from midfield and posted a big 4.5 m win (Sr1) at this track (2:49.30) beating Little Yankee in NR 70 to 85 on March 8 at $4.20 at the bell was 6th-9.39. Hard to leave out on current form.
Last Starts 4 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1/10 | 08/03/2025 | 7 | NR 70 to 85 | $17,500.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Ewa Justice | 2:01.7 | 1 |
| 4.7L | $4.20 |
1/8 | 01/03/2025 | 7 | NR 70 to 85 | $17,500.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | James Herbertson | 1:55.5 | 7 |
| 3.7L | $3.90 |
3/8 | 22/02/2025 | 14 | NR 70 to 85 | $17,500.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Mark Pitt | 1:58.5 | 6 |
| 5.7L | $3.40 |
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 |
1/6 | 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 7th (30m Fr1) over 2570m at Geelong, beaten 23 m by Harold Smith (3:15.10) in No NR on March 7 at $7. At the start before was driven from back in the field when 5th (Fr7) over 1720m after showing early speed and racing wide at this track, at the bell was 8th-18m 2WWC beaten 10 m by Aldebaran Zeus (2:03.00) in No NR on March 1 at $6.
Last Starts 5 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
7/7 | 07/03/2025 | 6 | No NR | $20,000.00 | Geelong | 2570m | Neutral | Kerryn Manning | 2:01.7 | 0 |
| 23.0L | $7.00 |
5/8 | 01/03/2025 | 7 | No NR | $22,500.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Kerryn Manning | 1:55.1 | 7 |
| 10.8L | $6.00 |
7/8 | 22/02/2025 | 8 | No NR | $30,000.00 | Melton | 2760m | Neutral | Jackie Barker | 1:59.7 | 0 |
| 39.6L | $18.00 |
3/7 | 14/02/2025 | 62 | No NR | $20,000.00 | Terang | 2680m | Neutral | Kerryn Manning | 2:01.7 | 0 |
| 6.0L | $9.00 |
7/12 | 14/12/2024 | 7 | No NR | $150,000.00 | Menangle | 2300m | Neutral | Kerryn Manning | 1:55.3 | 3 |
| 24.5L | $23.00 |
6/9 | 07/12/2024 | 3 | No NR | $20,000.00 | Menangle | 2300m | Fast | Kerryn Manning | 1:55.5 | 7 |
| 29.0L | $7.00 |
2/4 | 18/10/2021 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Ararat | 1790m | G Campbell | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 | ||
1/6 | 27/03/2021 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Terang | 2180m | J W Ainsworth | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 |

Driver: Kate Gath
Stats
Comments
Resuming after four months off the scene. Finished off last campaign when well beaten into eighth after being driven well back, behind Mufasa Metro at this track over 2240m in a G2 No NR on November 16 at $15. Previous preparation first-up came from midfield and won by 3.5 m as favourite (Sr2) at this track (2:44.30) beating Queen Elida in No NR on August 24 at $2.60.
Last Starts 8 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
2/3 | 04/03/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Melton | 2240m | Good | Kate Gath | 0 |
| 5.4L | $0.00 | |
8/12 | 16/11/2024 | 14 | No NR | $50,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Kate Gath | 1:57.0 | 6 |
| 25.3L | $15.00 |
5/7 | 02/11/2024 | 14 | No NR | $22,500.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Kate Gath | 1:55.0 | 3 |
| 13.4L | $2.60 |
3/9 | 19/10/2024 | 7 | No NR | $22,500.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Kate Gath | 1:57.6 | 7 |
| 11.8L | $2.60 |
5/10 | 12/10/2024 | 7 | No NR | $75,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Nathan Jack | 1:54.1 | 4 |
| 5.0L | $26.00 |
6/9 | 05/10/2024 | 14 | No NR | $22,500.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Kate Gath | 1:56.4 | 2 |
| 11.7L | $1.55 |
2/9 | 21/09/2024 | 16 | No NR | $22,500.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Kate Gath | 1:56.7 | 4 |
| 0.2L | $2.40 |
2/7 | 20/08/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Melton | 2240m | Kate Gath | 0 |
| 2L | $0.00 |

Driver: Chris Alford
Stats
Comments
Hard to fault of late. Last start won by 2.75 m as favourite (Sr1) at this track (2:02.80) beating Aldebaran Acrux in G3 NR 75 or better M on February 22 at $1.55.
Last Starts 18 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1/8 | 22/02/2025 | 21 | NR 75 or better | $30,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Chris Alford | 1:54.9 | 1 |
| 2.7L | $1.55 |
1/6 | 17/02/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bendigo | 2150m | Chris Alford | 0 |
| 1L | $0.00 | ||
2/10 | 01/02/2025 | 7 | No NR | $20,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Chris Alford | 1:54.1 | 6 |
| 4.4L | $2.80 |
2/12 | 25/01/2025 | 21 | No NR | $30,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Chris Alford | 1:58.6 | 5 |
| 1.3L | $3.90 |
2/10 | 04/01/2025 | 21 | No NR | $75,000.00 | Bendigo | 1609m | Neutral | Chris Alford | 1:55.7 | 4 |
| 2.6L | $2.60 |
1/3 | 28/12/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bacchus Marsh | 2400m | Chris Alford | 0 |
| 5L | $0.00 | ||
5/12 | 14/12/2024 | 7 | No NR | $150,000.00 | Menangle | 2300m | Neutral | Chris Alford | 1:55.3 | 5 |
| 20.9L | $6.00 |

Driver: Anthony Butt
Stats
Comments
Two back was well beaten into second behind Keayang Chucky at this track over 2760m in a G3 No NR on February 22 at $26. Then a handy effort when beaten by 7 m finishing third behind Aldebaran Zeus at this track over 1720m in a No NR on March 1 at $4.80.
Last Starts 11 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
3/8 | 01/03/2025 | 7 | No NR | $22,500.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Michael Bellman | 1:55.1 | 1 |
| 7.2L | $4.80 |
2/8 | 22/02/2025 | 49 | No NR | $30,000.00 | Melton | 2760m | Neutral | Anthony Butt | 1:59.7 | 5 |
| 10.7L | $26.00 |
1/4 | 10/02/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Melton | 2240m | Good | Anthony Butt | 0 |
| 117.2L | $0.00 | |
3/6 | 04/02/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Melton | 2240m | Good | Anthony Butt | 0 |
| 7L | $0.00 | |
9/10 | 04/01/2025 | 36 | No NR | $75,000.00 | Bendigo | 1609m | Neutral | Anthony Butt | 1:55.7 | 6 |
| 27.8L | $81.00 |
8/10 | 29/11/2024 | 13 | No NR | $20,000.00 | Newcastle | 2030m | Neutral | Luke McCarthy | 2:00.7 | 3 |
| 62.5L | $8.50 |
2/12 | 16/11/2024 | 20 | No NR | $50,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | James Herbertson | 1:57.0 | 1 |
| 7.3L | $9.50 |
6/8 | 27/10/2024 | 15 | No NR | $30,000.00 | Maryborough | 2690m | Neutral | James Herbertson | 2:00.6 | 1 |
| 43.4L | $19.00 |