Melton Race 5 - Prydes Easifeed Pace
METEOR MOTH (7) has not raced since he scored and easy 10 metre win in the SA Derby at Globe Derby in October, a win that took his overall record to six from seven. Goes very well when fresh with two victories from as many starts and is unbeaten at this distance. Can overcome the wide barrier for a winning return. REPELLING (2) looks close to a win having finished runner-up in four of his last five outings, beaten 2 metres here last week. A nice draw on the front line should ensure a cosy run. Leading hope. JACCKA CONNOR (6) overcame a back row draw to score here two back and was good again when third last week. Contender. FIRST DANCE (9) only missed narrowly here last time. Can feature again with a touch of luck. Something for the Multiples: FIRST DANCE NZ (9) JACCKA CONNOR NZ (6)

Driver: Rebecca Bartley
Stats
Comments
Last start 6th (Fr4) over 2240m after being wide early at this track, at the bell was 2nd-0.97 beaten 6 m by Smoken Ace (2:42.10) in NR 70 to 79 on March 15 at $8.50. Before that, a game effort despite getting well back, when 3rd (Fr5) over 2240m at this track was 11th-23.7m 2WWC at the bell, beaten 13 m by Always Hot (2:41.40) in NR 70 to 79 on March 1 at $61. Can be there at the business end.
Last Starts 16 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
6/11 | 15/03/2025 | 14 | NR 70 to 79 | $15,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Rebecca Bartley | 1:56.5 | 4 |
| 6.2L | $8.50 |
3/12 | 01/03/2025 | 15 | NR 70 to 79 | $15,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Rebecca Bartley | 1:55.9 | 5 |
| 13.4L | $61.00 |
4/9 | 14/02/2025 | 9 | No NR | $60,000.00 | Albury | 2570m | Neutral | Rebecca Bartley | 1:57.1 | 2 |
| 40.3L | $126.00 |
8/11 | 05/02/2025 | 95 | NR 65 or better | $8,000.00 | Bendigo | 1650m | Neutral | Rebecca Bartley | 1:50.9 | 4 |
| 28.4L | $13.00 |
1/5 | 23/01/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Cobram | 2170m | R Bartley | 0 |
| 0.2L | $0.00 | ||
6/12 | 02/11/2024 | 14 | NR 70 to 79 | $15,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Rebecca Bartley | 1:54.8 | 6 |
| 6.3L | $12.00 |
3/12 | 19/10/2024 | 28 | NR 70 to 79 | $15,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Lisa Pitt | 1:55.4 | 2 |
| 3.1L | $34.00 |
2/4 | 22/08/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Shepparton | 2190m | R K Bartley | 0 |
| 15L | $0.00 |

Driver: Chris Alford
Stats
Comments
Two back was beaten by 7 m finishing sixth behind My Uncle Stan at this track over 1720m in a NR 70 to 79 on March 8 at $6.50. Then a handy effort when beaten by 2 m finishing second after showing early speed, behind Raging Whitebait at this track over 2240m in a NR 70 to 85 on March 22 at $5.50. Among the better chances.
Last Starts 9 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
2/9 | 22/03/2025 | 14 | NR 70 to 85 | $17,500.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Chris Alford | 1:56.2 | 1 |
| 2.0L | $5.50 |
6/12 | 08/03/2025 | 7 | NR 70 to 79 | $15,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | David Miles | 1:53.8 | 6 |
| 7.3L | $6.50 |
2/12 | 01/03/2025 | 15 | NR 70 to 79 | $15,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Chris Alford | 1:55.9 | 3 |
| 1.8L | $18.00 |
2/9 | 14/02/2025 | 9 | NR up to 80 | $15,300.00 | Albury | 2170m | Neutral | Ryan Sanderson | 2:00.4 | 5 |
| 0.2L | $3.50 |
2/11 | 05/02/2025 | 11 | NR 65 or better | $8,000.00 | Bendigo | 1650m | Neutral | Ryan Sanderson | 1:50.9 | 2 |
| 3.2L | $4.40 |
6/10 | 25/01/2025 | 14 | NR 60 to 69 | $10,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Chris Alford | 1:50.8 | 3 |
| 13.4L | $21.00 |
6/6 | 21/11/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Shepparton | 2190m | Nathan Jack | 0 |
| 20L | $0.00 | ||
1/8 | 21/12/2023 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Shepparton | 2190m | D Moran | 0 |
| 6L | $0.00 |

Driver: Michael Bellman
Stats
Comments
Last start 6th (Fr2) over 2570m at Charlton was 6th-11.6m on the pegs at the bell, beaten 11 m by Catalpa Rescue (3:06.90) in LR No NR on March 16 at $151. Two runs back 4th (Sr2) over 1720m at this track, beaten 21 m by The Narcissist (2:00.90) in 1W/15 0K stake on March 1 at $11. This looks far too tough.
Last Starts 15 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
6/8 | 16/03/2025 | 15 | No NR | $25,000.00 | Charlton | 2570m | Neutral | Liam Older | 1:57.0 | 2 |
| 11.1L | $151.00 |
4/12 | 01/03/2025 | 14 | 1W/15 0K stake | $15,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | James Herbertson | 1:53.1 | 2 |
| 21.4L | $11.00 |
3/11 | 15/02/2025 | 10 | NR 70 to 79 | $15,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | James Herbertson | 1:53.4 | 5 |
| 1.5L | $9.50 |
3/11 | 05/02/2025 | 10 | NR 65 or better | $8,000.00 | Bendigo | 1650m | Neutral | James Herbertson | 1:50.9 | 5 |
| 14.3L | $14.00 |
5/8 | 26/01/2025 | 8 | NR 70 to 95 | $15,000.00 | Wedderburn | 2555m | Neutral | James Herbertson | 1:58.6 | 5 |
| 14.7L | $19.00 |
1/9 | 18/01/2025 | 7 | 0W/15 0K stake | $15,000.00 | Ballarat | 1710m | Neutral | Michelle Phillips | 1:54.0 | 1 |
| 4.2L | $8.50 |
1/4 | 30/12/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bendigo | 2150m | Michelle Phillips | 0 |
| 10L | $0.00 | ||
4/5 | 02/12/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bendigo | 2150m | Tony Vlaeminck | 0 |
| 4.5L | $0.00 |

Driver: Liam Older
Stats
Comments
Resumes. At the latest first-up run 2nd (Sr2) over 2080m at Cranbourne, beaten 4.5 m by Layden (2:31.20) in NR 55 to 64 on February 25 2024 at $10. Likely to need the run.
Last Starts 191 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
7/10 | 21/09/2024 | 21 | NR 70 to 79 | $15,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Liam Older | 1:55.1 | 3 |
| 7.0L | $34.00 |
8/10 | 31/08/2024 | 28 | 0-2W/15 0K stake | $15,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Chris Alford | 1:54.4 | 6 |
| 48.4L | $61.00 |
7/7 | 03/08/2024 | 14 | No NR | $80,000.00 | Hobart | 2090m | Neutral | Liam Older | 1:55.3 | 4 |
| 87.2L | $31.00 |
2/11 | 20/07/2024 | 14 | NR 64 to 72 | $15,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Liam Older | 1:57.2 | 1 |
| 16.9L | $17.00 |
5/11 | 06/07/2024 | 7 | 1W/15 0K stake | $17,500.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | James Herbertson | 1:56.3 | 1 |
| 5.2L | $5.00 |
1/10 | 29/06/2024 | 7 | 2W/15 0K stake | $15,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | James Herbertson | 1:53.8 | 1 |
| 2.2L | $4.60 |
1/4 | 07/04/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Cranbourne | 2080m | J J Herbertson | 0 |
| 9L | $0.00 | ||
2/5 | 10/10/2022 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Hobart | 2090m | Good | S Gangell | 0 |
| 1.2L | $0.00 |

Driver: Jack Laugher
Stats
Comments
Last start solid effort when 3rd (Fr2) over 2240m at this track, beaten 3 m by Raging Whitebait (2:41.80) in NR 70 to 85 on March 22 at $16. Two runs back posted a big 5 m win (Sr3) at this track (2:02.00) beating Edwarde Grange in NR 60 to 69 on March 15 at $10 at the bell was 6th-8.6. Can be right in the thick of things.
Last Starts 9 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
3/9 | 22/03/2025 | 7 | NR 70 to 85 | $17,500.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Jack Laugher | 1:56.2 | 2 |
| 3.2L | $16.00 |
1/9 | 15/03/2025 | 7 | NR 60 to 69 | $10,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Jack Laugher | 1:54.2 | 3 |
| 4.9L | $10.00 |
8/12 | 08/03/2025 | 7 | NR 70 to 79 | $15,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Jack Laugher | 1:53.8 | 3 |
| 7.6L | $18.00 |
3/12 | 01/03/2025 | 144 | 1W/15 0K stake | $15,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Jack Laugher | 1:53.1 | 6 |
| 15.6L | $81.00 |
2/4 | 17/02/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bendigo | 2150m | Jack Laugher | 0 |
| 4L | $0.00 | ||
1/10 | 08/10/2024 | 12 | NR 55 to 64 | $8,000.00 | Shepparton | 1690m | Neutral | Tasmyn Potter | 1:56.1 | 2 |
| 0.3L | $3.50 |
8/10 | 26/09/2024 | 5 | 1W/15 0K stake | $15,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Tasmyn Potter | 1:53.4 | 5 |
| 22.7L | $16.00 |
1/5 | 08/04/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bendigo | 2150m | E J Tormey | 0 |
| 2L | $0.00 |

Driver: Allan McDonough
Stats
Comments
Resumes. Finished off last preparation recording a big 10 m win as favourite after showing early speed, (Fr2) at Globe Derby Park (2:39.90) beating Bay Jim Major in 3yo LR No NR on October 26 at $1.12. Previous preparation first-up won by 2.25 m after showing early speed, (Fr7) at Kilmore (2:39.40) beating Our Luciano in 3yo No NR on September 27 at $3.70. Can maintain a perfect fresh record.
Last Starts 34 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
3/5 | 25/02/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Ballarat | 2200m | Good | Allan McDonough | 0 |
| 6L | $0.00 | |
3/3 | 10/02/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Melton | 2240m | Good | Allan McDonough | 0 |
| 30.4L | $0.00 | |
1/9 | 26/10/2024 | 7 | No NR | $30,000.00 | Globe Derby | 2230m | Neutral | Allan McDonough | 1:55.4 | 2 |
| 10.3L | $1.12 |
1/9 | 19/10/2024 | 14 | No NR | $8,500.00 | Globe Derby | 2230m | Neutral | Allan McDonough | 1:56.7 | 2 |
| 9.9L | $1.08 |
8/10 | 05/10/2024 | 8 | No NR | $20,000.00 | Melton | 2760m | Neutral | Mark Pitt | 1:55.7 | 6 |
| 10.4L | $14.00 |
1/9 | 27/09/2024 | 217 | No NR | $20,000.00 | Kilmore | 2180m | Neutral | M R Pitt | 1:57.6 | 7 |
| 2.2L | $3.70 |
1/10 | 23/02/2024 | 42 | NR 55 to 60 | $8,000.00 | Geelong | 2100m | Neutral | D R Wilson | 2:00.5 | 2 |
| 0.3L | $3.40 |
1/7 | 12/01/2024 | 21 | $7,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | D R Wilson | 1:55.9 | 3 |
| 1.6L | $1.95 |

Driver: Ellen Tormey
Stats
Comments
Didn't do much at the last run, was driven from back in the field when 7th (Fr5) over 2240m at this track, beaten 21 m by Raging Whitebait (2:41.80) in NR 70 to 85 on March 22 at $51. Before that was well back in the run when 7th (Fr4) over 1720m at this track was 10th-34.9m 2WWC at the bell, beaten 13 m by Tiger Band Wagon (2:00.30) in NR 80 to 89 on March 8 at $126. Unlikely to threaten.
Last Starts 9 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
7/9 | 22/03/2025 | 14 | NR 70 to 85 | $17,500.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Ellen Tormey | 1:56.2 | 5 |
| 21.0L | $51.00 |
7/11 | 08/03/2025 | 7 | NR 80 to 89 | $17,500.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Josh Duggan | 1:52.6 | 4 |
| 13.0L | $126.00 |
9/10 | 01/03/2025 | 21 | NR 80 to 89 | $17,500.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Ellen Tormey | 1:57.4 | 4 |
| 15.1L | $126.00 |
10/10 | 08/02/2025 | 8 | NR 80 to 89 | $17,500.00 | Cranbourne | 2080m | Neutral | Ellen Tormey | 1:55.9 | 7 |
| 93.2L | $101.00 |
6/9 | 31/01/2025 | 9 | NR up to 90 | $9,790.00 | Wagga | 1740m | Fast | Harrison Ross | 1:51.7 | 8 |
| 6.4L | $23.00 |
6/8 | 22/01/2025 | 5 | NR 65 | $9,000.00 | Maryborough | 1690m | Neutral | Jack Laugher | 1:54.7 | 4 |
| 9.3L | $7.00 |
2/5 | 08/04/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bendigo | 2150m | G F Douglas | 0 |
| 2L | $0.00 |

Driver: Greg Sugars
Stats
Comments
Two back was beaten by 6 m finishing fifth behind My Uncle Stan at this track over 1720m in a NR 70 to 79 on March 8 at $19. Then a handy effort when a close second behind Smoken Ace at this track over 2240m in a NR 70 to 79 on March 15 at $8.50. Chance to break through.
Last Starts 16 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
2/11 | 15/03/2025 | 7 | NR 70 to 79 | $15,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Greg Sugars | 1:56.5 | 7 |
| 0.1L | $8.50 |
5/12 | 08/03/2025 | 15 | NR 70 to 79 | $15,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Jordan Leedham | 1:53.8 | 2 |
| 6.1L | $19.00 |
2/9 | 21/02/2025 | 6 | NR 70 to 79 | $10,000.00 | Geelong | 1609m | Neutral | Anthony Butt | 1:54.8 | 2 |
| 6.6L | $101.00 |
7/11 | 15/02/2025 | 15 | NR 70 to 79 | $15,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Anthony Butt | 1:53.4 | 3 |
| 13.1L | $34.00 |
8/10 | 31/01/2025 | 9 | NR 65 | $8,000.00 | Geelong | 1609m | Neutral | Greg Sugars | 1:54.2 | 1 |
| 16.3L | $7.00 |
4/8 | 22/01/2025 | 144 | NR 65 | $9,000.00 | Maryborough | 1690m | Neutral | Greg Sugars | 1:54.7 | 3 |
| 8.4L | $9.50 |
3/11 | 07/01/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Melton | 2240m | Good | Greg Sugars | 0 |
| 5.1L | $0.00 | |
2/12 | 12/03/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Melton | 1720m | Sean O'Sullivan | 0 |
| 5.5L | $0.00 |

Driver: Ewa Justice
Stats
Comments
Didn't do much at the last run, was well back in the run when 5th (Fr4) over 2240m at this track beaten 14 m by Raging Whitebait (2:41.80) in NR 70 to 85 on March 22 at $51. Before that 8th (Sr4) over 2240m at this track was 8th-11.47 at the bell, beaten 9 m by Smoken Ace (2:42.10) in NR 70 to 79 on March 15 at $71. Others make more appeal.
Last Starts 9 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
5/9 | 22/03/2025 | 7 | NR 70 to 85 | $17,500.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Kerryn Manning | 1:56.2 | 4 |
| 14.6L | $51.00 |
8/11 | 15/03/2025 | 7 | NR 70 to 79 | $15,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Ewa Justice | 1:56.5 | 4 |
| 9.1L | $71.00 |
8/11 | 08/03/2025 | 11 | NR 80 to 89 | $17,500.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Ewa Justice | 1:52.6 | 6 |
| 17.2L | $81.00 |
7/10 | 25/02/2025 | 129 | NR 65 or better | $8,000.00 | Shepparton | 2190m | Neutral | Ewa Justice | 1:58.5 | 7 |
| 14.6L | $41.00 |
3/4 | 17/02/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bendigo | 2150m | Paul Males | 0 |
| 6L | $0.00 | ||
8/11 | 19/10/2024 | 7 | NR 80 to 89 | $17,500.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Ewa Justice | 1:55.3 | 7 |
| 19.2L | $41.00 |
7/10 | 12/10/2024 | 16 | NR 80 to 89 | $17,500.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Ewa Justice | 1:52.6 | 4 |
| 10.7L | $31.00 |
2/4 | 09/10/2023 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Melton | 2240m | P J Males | 0 |
| 5.5L | $0.00 |