Melton Race 3 - Apg Trot
WATTS UP PARTYTIME (10) broke in the G1 Hammerhead Mile in Sydney last start so did well to recover and finish midfield. Manners can be a concern but he has won at this circuit the last three times he has trotted cleanly including the Great Southern Star. With manners he should go close. MITCHELL WRAP (4) is flying having won all three starts this time in, last time coming from this same draw to get home by 1.4m at this circuit. Drops in distance but winning form is hard to knock. LITTLE YANKEE (5) is racing well, placing in all three starts since a fresh win here. Go well again. AVANT GUARD (7) draws wide but has won twice here this month so must be respected.

Driver: Matt Newberry
Stats
Comments
Returns from the paddock. At the latest first-up run 4th (Fr3) over 2100m after showing early speed at Geelong, beaten 40 m by Keayang Zahara (2:37.40) in 3yo No NR F on September 6 at $16. Wait and see how she returns.
Last Starts 27 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1/4 | 06/03/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Shepparton | 2190m | Matthew Newberry | 0 |
| 15L | $0.00 | ||
1/6 | 27/02/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Cobram | 2170m | M Newberry | 0 |
| 2L | $0.00 | ||
9/9 | 10/10/2024 | 5 | NR 55 to 65 | $8,000.00 | Kilmore | 2180m | Neutral | Matthew Newberry | 2:02.7 | 2 |
| 88.9L | $41.00 |
7/8 | 05/10/2024 | 7 | No NR | $50,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Matthew Newberry | 1:56.0 | 3 |
| 114.1L | $126.00 |
5/8 | 28/09/2024 | 14 | No NR | $10,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Matthew Newberry | 1:56.2 | 2 |
| 36.9L | $126.00 |
11/12 | 14/09/2024 | 8 | No NR | $100,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Matthew Newberry | 1:56.8 | 5 |
| 120.5L | $151.00 |
4/10 | 06/09/2024 | 125 | No NR | $10,000.00 | Geelong | 2100m | Neutral | Matthew Newberry | 2:00.6 | 3 |
| 38.6L | $16.00 |
8/10 | 04/05/2024 | 18 | No NR | $75,000.00 | Menangle | 2300m | Fast | M J Newberry | 1:58.4 | 3 |
| 126.7L | $10.00 |

Driver: David Barbetti
Stats
Comments
Not far away at the last couple starts; Finished a narrow second behind Kyvalleyhoneybunny at this track over 1720m NR 60 to 69 last start. Before that was beaten 1.4 metres second again at this track over 2240m same class on March 15. Close to a win.
Last Starts 11 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
2/10 | 22/03/2025 | 7 | NR 60 to 69 | $10,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | David Barbetti | 1:59.3 | 7 |
| 0.2L | $5.50 |
2/11 | 15/03/2025 | 7 | NR 60 to 69 | $10,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | David Barbetti | 2:01.1 | 2 |
| 1.4L | $71.00 |
8/10 | 08/03/2025 | 7 | NR 70 to 85 | $17,500.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | David Barbetti | 2:01.7 | 3 |
| 31.1L | $71.00 |
5/8 | 01/03/2025 | 7 | NR 70 to 85 | $17,500.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | David Barbetti | 1:55.5 | 1 |
| 16.1L | $126.00 |
6/8 | 22/02/2025 | 7 | NR 70 to 85 | $17,500.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | David Barbetti | 1:58.5 | 3 |
| 11.7L | $41.00 |
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 |
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: Michael Bellman
Stats
Comments
Last start 8th (Fr1) over 1720m after showing early speed at this track, beaten 8 m by Kyvalleyhoneybunny (2:07.50) in NR 60 to 69 on March 22 at $26. Two runs back 4th (Sr1) over 1720m at this track, at the bell was 8th-11.81 beaten 4.5 m by Ai Sedhai (2:08.10) in NR 45 to 51 on March 14 at $8.50. Not keen on his chances in this field.
Last Starts 11 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
8/10 | 22/03/2025 | 8 | NR 60 to 69 | $10,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Taylor Youl | 1:59.3 | 1 |
| 8.2L | $26.00 |
4/11 | 14/03/2025 | 91 | NR 45 to 51 | $6,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Taylor Youl | 1:59.8 | 1 |
| 4.6L | $8.50 |
4/6 | 11/03/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Melton | 2240m | Good | Taylor Youl | 0 |
| 14.9L | $0.00 | |
3/6 | 04/03/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Melton | 2240m | Good | John Caldow | 0 |
| 12.2L | $0.00 | |
2/9 | 13/12/2024 | 13 | NR 54 to 60 | $6,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Fast | Zac Phillips | 1:56.5 | 2 |
| 4.5L | $18.00 |
5/10 | 30/11/2024 | 8 | NR 60 to 69 | $10,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Zac Phillips | 1:58.7 | 1 |
| 21.4L | $71.00 |
6/8 | 22/11/2024 | 20 | NR up to 55 | $6,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Chris Svanosio | 2:00.0 | 5 |
| 12.3L | $8.00 |
4/11 | 02/11/2024 | 8 | NR 60 to 69 | $10,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Zac Phillips | 1:59.5 | 2 |
| 13.9L | $23.00 |

Driver: John Caldow
Stats
Comments
In good form. Raced just off the speed and boxed on; won by 1.4 m as favourite when quickly away, (Fr4) held up early, at this track (2:48.60) beating El Resamo in NR 60 to 69 on March 15 at $3.20 at the bell was 3rd-4.25. Two runs back won by 13 m as favourite (20m Fr1) at Terang (2:49.10) beating Boutika in No NR on March 5 at $2 at the bell was 4th-12.8m on the pegs. Could add to the winning streak.
Last Starts 18 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1/11 | 15/03/2025 | 10 | NR 60 to 69 | $10,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Jordan Leedham | 2:01.1 | 4 |
| 1.4L | $3.20 |
1/6 | 05/03/2025 | 14 | No NR | $6,000.00 | Terang | 2180m | Neutral | Jordan Leedham | 2:03.7 | 0 |
| 13.6L | $2.00 |
1/8 | 19/02/2025 | 63 | No NR | $6,000.00 | Bendigo | 2150m | Neutral | Jordan Leedham | 2:01.2 | 0 |
| 3.9L | $3.50 |
1/6 | 04/02/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Melton | 2240m | Good | Jordan Leedham | 0 |
| 3.3L | $0.00 | |
9/12 | 18/12/2024 | 11 | NR 55 to 69 | $10,000.00 | Bendigo | 2150m | Neutral | John Caldow | 1:59.7 | 5 |
| 41.9L | $18.00 |
9/10 | 07/12/2024 | 10 | NR 60 to 69 | $10,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | John Caldow | 1:57.4 | 3 |
| 24.5L | $3.70 |
2/9 | 27/11/2024 | 21 | NR 54 to 65 | $8,000.00 | Bendigo | 1650m | Neutral | John Caldow | 1:56.3 | 5 |
| 8.0L | $2.90 |
1/7 | 05/05/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Maryborough | 2190m | D Douglas | 0 |
| 8L | $0.00 |

Driver: Connor Ronan
Stats
Comments
Good performance when beaten by 4.5 m finishing second after showing early speed, behind Im Bobby at this track over 2240m in a NR 70 to 85 on March 8 at $5.50. Then a handy effort when beaten by 6 m finishing third behind Wish Upona Dream at Charlton over 2570m in a No NR on March 16 at $10. Should be in the finish again.
Last Starts 17 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
3/9 | 16/03/2025 | 8 | No NR | $20,000.00 | Charlton | 2570m | Neutral | Connor Ronan | 2:03.8 | 4 |
| 5.9L | $10.00 |
2/10 | 08/03/2025 | 14 | NR 70 to 85 | $17,500.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Connor Ronan | 2:01.7 | 1 |
| 4.7L | $5.50 |
2/8 | 22/02/2025 | 7 | NR 70 to 85 | $17,500.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Luke Dunne | 1:58.5 | 1 |
| 1.1L | $26.00 |
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 |

Driver: Chris Alford
Stats
Comments
Last start 5th (Sr1) over 2760m at this track beaten 14 m by Im Ready Jet (3:25.00) in G1 No NR M on March 22 at $71. Two runs back 4th (Fr5) over 1720m at this track, at the bell was 7th-13.24 beaten 4 m by Avant Guard (2:06.00) in NR 70 to 85 on March 15 at $3.20. Others make more appeal.
Last Starts 11 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
5/12 | 22/03/2025 | 7 | No NR | $60,000.00 | Melton | 2760m | Neutral | Josh Duggan | 1:59.5 | 1 |
| 14.6L | $71.00 |
4/8 | 15/03/2025 | 21 | NR 70 to 85 | $17,500.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Chris Alford | 1:57.9 | 5 |
| 4.1L | $3.20 |
2/12 | 22/02/2025 | 8 | NR 56 to 75 | $20,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Chris Alford | 1:57.4 | 5 |
| 1.3L | $2.60 |
3/7 | 14/02/2025 | 27 | NR 56 to 75 | $9,000.00 | Maryborough | 1690m | Neutral | Chris Alford | 1:58.7 | 1 |
| 1.4L | $2.10 |
2/3 | 08/02/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bacchus Marsh | 1940m | Chris Alford | 0 |
| 3L | $0.00 | ||
1/10 | 18/01/2025 | 18 | NR 60 to 69 | $10,000.00 | Ballarat | 2200m | Neutral | Chris Alford | 1:59.5 | 2 |
| 1.4L | $1.75 |
1/8 | 31/12/2024 | 10 | 0W/15 0K stake | $8,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | S J P O'Sullivan | 1:58.5 | 6 |
| 2.6L | $1.45 |
2/8 | 07/05/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Melton | 2240m | C A Alford | 0 |
| 4.5L | $0.00 |

Driver: Josh Duggan
Stats
Comments
Last start won by a nose (Fr4) at this track (2:06.00) beating More Wanted in NR 70 to 85 on March 15 at $6 at the bell was 2nd-3. Contender.
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 | 15/03/2025 | 7 | NR 70 to 85 | $17,500.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | James Herbertson | 1:57.9 | 4 |
| 0.1L | $6.00 |
11/11 | 08/03/2025 | 7 | 0W/15 0K stake | $15,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | James Herbertson | 2:01.4 | 2 |
| 163.6L | $2.40 |
1/9 | 01/03/2025 | 7 | NR 60 to 69 | $10,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | James Herbertson | 2:01.3 | 6 |
| 10.0L | $2.50 |
2/11 | 22/02/2025 | 7 | 0W/15 0K stake | $15,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Josh Duggan | 1:55.2 | 1 |
| 17.5L | $7.50 |
2/10 | 15/02/2025 | 63 | NR 60 to 69 | $10,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | James Herbertson | 1:59.7 | 6 |
| 0.3L | $7.50 |
3/5 | 10/02/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bendigo | 2150m | Ross Graham | 0 |
| 23L | $0.00 | ||
7/7 | 14/12/2024 | 7 | NR 60 to 69 | $10,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | James Herbertson | 1:59.6 | 5 |
| 358.8L | $2.70 |
3/8 | 20/11/2023 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bendigo | 2150m | R A Graham | 0 |
| 4L | $0.00 |

Driver: Jackie Barker
Stats
Comments
Last start disqualified at Charlton on March 16 over 2570m. Before that, 7th (20m Fr1) over 2570m at Ararat, beaten 55 m by Aldebaran Vera (3:18.70) in No NR on February 28 at $5. Well placed to make amends.
Last Starts 11 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1/4 | 22/03/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Maryborough | 2190m | M Hayes | 0 |
| 5L | $0.00 | ||
0/9 | 16/03/2025 | 16 | No NR | $20,000.00 | Charlton | 2570m | Neutral | Jackie Barker | 2:03.8 | 6 |
| 99.0L | $7.00 |
7/10 | 28/02/2025 | 125 | No NR | $20,000.00 | Ararat | 2570m | Neutral | Allan McDonough | 2:02.5 | 0 |
| 53.3L | $5.00 |
1/5 | 22/02/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Maryborough | 2190m | A McDonough | 0 |
| 8L | $0.00 | ||
12/12 | 26/10/2024 | 7 | No NR | $40,000.00 | Globe Derby | 2645m | Neutral | Allan McDonough | 2:02.4 | 0 |
| 169.0L | $2.40 |
1/12 | 19/10/2024 | 15 | No NR | $8,500.00 | Globe Derby | 2645m | Neutral | Allan McDonough | 2:03.6 | 0 |
| 16.2L | $4.40 |
6/10 | 04/10/2024 | 13 | NR 65 to 80 | $10,000.00 | Geelong | 1609m | W | James Herbertson | 1:58.9 | 1 |
| 19.6L | $5.50 |
4/11 | 21/09/2024 | 21 | NR 70 to 85 | $17,500.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | James Herbertson | 1:59.8 | 3 |
| 4.5L | $2.90 |

Driver: Taylor Youl
Stats
Comments
Last start was driven from back in the field when 6th (Fr5) over 1720m at this track, beaten 30 m by Arcee Phoenix (2:03.70) in No NR on March 22 at $126. Two runs back was well back in the run when 10th (Fr5) over 2240m at this track was 10th-15.51 at the bell, beaten 18 m by Im Ready Jet (2:44.70) in No NR on March 15 at $101. Has the task ahead.
Last Starts 11 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
6/6 | 22/03/2025 | 7 | No NR | $20,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Ross Payne | 1:55.7 | 5 |
| 32.2L | $126.00 |
10/10 | 15/03/2025 | 7 | No NR | $22,500.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Ross Payne | 1:58.3 | 5 |
| 18.6L | $101.00 |
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 |
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: Jordan Leedham
Stats
Comments
Broke last start when 6th (Fr10) over 1609m at Menangle beaten 20 m by Keayang Chucky (1:51.90) in G1 No NR on March 8 at $34. Showed ability the outing before when he won by 1.1 m as favourite (Sr1) at this track (2:44.90) beating Little Yankee in NR 70 to 85 on February 22 at $1.90 at the bell was 7th-14m on the pegs. Great Southern Star winner who should be too good if he gets it right.
Last Starts 25 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
6/10 | 08/03/2025 | 14 | No NR | $100,000.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Neutral | Kate Gath | 1:51.9 | 10 |
| 20.3L | $34.00 |
1/2 | 25/02/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Ballarat | 2200m | Good | Kate Gath | 0 |
| 15L | $0.00 | |
1/8 | 22/02/2025 | 7 | NR 70 to 85 | $17,500.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Jordan Leedham | 1:58.5 | 1 |
| 1.1L | $1.90 |
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 |

Driver: Sean O'Sullivan
Stats
Comments
Backing up quickly since being well beaten this track over 2760m, 7 days ago and two back 8th (Fr1) over 1720m after showing early speed at this track beaten 25 m by Im Bobby (2:03.50) in NR 70 to 85 on March 1 at $16. Others make more appeal.
Last Starts 11 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
12/12 | 22/03/2025 | 21 | No NR | $60,000.00 | Melton | 2760m | Neutral | S J P O'Sullivan | 1:59.5 | 3 |
| 140.6L | $151.00 |
1/6 | 17/03/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bendigo | 2150m | Sean O'Sullivan | 0 |
| 13L | $0.00 | ||
3/4 | 11/03/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Melton | 2240m | Good | S J P O'Sullivan | 0 |
| 9.2L | $0.00 | |
8/8 | 01/03/2025 | 7 | NR 70 to 85 | $17,500.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | S J P O'Sullivan | 1:55.5 | 1 |
| 25.2L | $16.00 |
4/12 | 22/02/2025 | 8 | NR 56 to 75 | $20,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | S J P O'Sullivan | 1:57.4 | 4 |
| 8.9L | $7.50 |
1/8 | 14/02/2025 | 13 | NR 56 to 75 | $9,000.00 | Maryborough | 1690m | Neutral | S J P O'Sullivan | 1:58.4 | 6 |
| 5.0L | $2.80 |
7/10 | 01/02/2025 | 7 | No NR | $20,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | S J P O'Sullivan | 1:51.6 | 3 |
| 47.1L | $151.00 |