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Melton Race 8 - Colina & Co. Pace

RAGING WHITEBAIT (3) made a winning return from a let-up here last week, coming from the back row and scoring by 2 metres for his fifth win in six Australian starts since switching from NZ. He is unbeaten at the distance and draws well so can go right on with the job. CAPTAIN BELLASARIO (6) put the writing on the wall with an encouraging minor placing two back then delivered when third-up here last time. Should be at his peak. Leading hope. LOUIE LOU I (4) added to some consistent form when he came from the back row and placed behind a couple of smart ones in last week's City of Melton Plate. Contender. A good draw can see a better showing from RAKERO SLAMMER (2).

Race Time:10:53 AM

Saturday, March 29, 2025

Track:Good

Weather:Shwry

Prize Money:$0.00

Distance:2240m

Magic Mike NZ (1)8258870957

Trainer: John Justice (Harkness)12 mths 142: 13-30-22

Driver: Michael Bellman

8 yo B G

Sire: A ROCKNROLL DANCE (USA)

Dam: CAFE GIRL (NZ)

Stats

Career142: 13-30-22

LTS$191,463.00

BMR1:54.32

TS58: 5-8-9

Win %9.15%

Place %45.77%

Comments

Didn't do much at the last run, was driven from back in the field when 7th (Fr6) over 1609m at Geelong, at the bell was 9th-16.8m on the pegs beaten 14 m by Don Arthur (1:54.20) in NR 65 on January 31 at $101. Before that 5th (Fr4) over 1609m at Geelong was 5th-10.6m 2WWC at the bell, beaten 10 m by Vee Em Gee MacRay (1:55.00) in NR up to 90 on January 24 at $81. Must do a lot more.

Last Starts 59 days since last start

Place	Date	Days	Class	Prize	Track	Dist.	Cnd.	Driver	Mile Rate	Gate	Result	Margin	Starting Price
7/10	31/01/2025	7	NR 65	$8,000.00	Geelong	1609m	Neutral	Brent Murphy	1:54.2	6	1. Don Arthur 2. Corravally Star NZ 3. Crime Writer	14.9L	$101.00
5/7	24/01/2025	7	NR up to 90	$8,000.00	Geelong	1609m	Neutral	Anthony Butt	1:55.0	4	1. Vee Em Gee MacRay 2. Tiger Band Wagon 3. Captain Pins NZ	10.3L	$81.00
9/10	17/01/2025	6	NR up to 90	$8,000.00	Melton	1720m	Neutral	Anthony Butt	1:52.6	6	1. Wattlebank Arnie NZ 2. Mona Mia 3. Classic Angelina	26.7L	$91.00
10/11	11/01/2025	8	NR 70 to 79	$15,000.00	Shepparton	2190m	Neutral	Michael Bellman	1:55.3	1	1. Diamond Eclipse 2. Techys Watching 3. Repelling	18.9L	$151.00
7/7	03/01/2025	3	NR up to 90	$8,000.00	Melton	1720m	Neutral	Anthony Butt	1:53.0	4	1. Operative Line 2. Letsrockletsroll 3. Seve NZ	30.1L	$71.00
8/8	31/12/2024	11	NR up to 90	$8,000.00	Melton	1720m	Neutral	Ewa Justice	1:54.1	1	1. Corravally Star NZ 2. Telemachus 3. Hes Charlies Angel	27.1L	$21.00
2/4	23/11/2024	-	Trial	$0.00	Bacchus Marsh	1940m		John Justice		0	1. Shadow Celt 2. Magic Mike NZ 3. Hittheroadjack NZ	6L	$0.00
3/3	12/10/2024	-	Trial	$0.00	Bacchus Marsh	2400m		Leilani Justice		0	1. Sebs Choice 2. Alby Two Chains 3. Magic Mike NZ	3L	$0.00

Rakero Slammer NZ (2)9442447667

Trainer: Julie Douglas (Strathfieldsaye)12 mths 51: 9-9-8

Driver: Ellen Tormey

5 yo B G

Sire: ROCK N ROLL HEAVEN (USA)

Dam: DOLCE DENARIO (NZ)

Stats

Career51: 9-9-8

LTS$99,955.00

BMR1:55.10

TS23: 2-2-4

Win %17.65%

Place %50.98%

Comments

Last start 7th (Sr1) over 2240m at this track, beaten 16 m by The Narcissist (2:40.10) in 4-5yo LR No NR on March 22 at $61. Before that, hung in on scoring up, 6th (Sr1) over 1720m at this track was 6th-20.1m on the pegs at the bell, beaten 7 m by Tiger Band Wagon (2:00.30) in NR 80 to 89 on March 8 at $8. Capable of bouncing back.

Last Starts 9 days since last start

Place	Date	Days	Class	Prize	Track	Dist.	Cnd.	Driver	Mile Rate	Gate	Result	Margin	Starting Price
7/11	22/03/2025	14	No NR	$30,000.00	Melton	2240m	Neutral	Jack Laugher	1:55.0	1	1. The Narcissist 2. Best Deal 3. Louie Lou I NZ	16.4L	$61.00
6/11	08/03/2025	15	NR 80 to 89	$17,500.00	Melton	1720m	Neutral	Jack Laugher	1:52.6	1	1. Tiger Band Wagon 2. Louie Lou I NZ 3. Dessie Gee	7.6L	$8.00
6/6	21/02/2025	6	No NR	$10,000.00	Geelong	1609m	Neutral	Jack Laugher	1:52.9	1	1. Triple Eight NZ 2. Rock N Roll Doo NZ 3. Bulletproof Boy	16.0L	$26.00
7/9	15/02/2025	7	NR 80 to 89	$17,500.00	Melton	2240m	Neutral	Tasmyn Potter	1:55.8	1	1. Rocknroll Hammer NZ 2. Captain Bellasario 3. Louie Lou I NZ	16.2L	$10.00
4/10	08/02/2025	13	NR 80 to 89	$17,500.00	Cranbourne	2080m	Neutral	Jack Laugher	1:55.9	2	1. Skinnydip NZ 2. Corravally Star NZ 3. Louie Lou I NZ	6.7L	$17.00
4/8	26/01/2025	8	NR 70 to 95	$15,000.00	Wedderburn	2555m	Neutral	Jack Laugher	1:58.6	1	1. Western Sonador 2. Lincoln River NZ 3. Shadow Celt	13.7L	$7.50

Raging Whitebait NZ (3)7x65111161

Trainer: A F Kelly (Long Forest)12 mths 64: 11-5-9

Driver: Jordan Leedham

6 yo B G

Sire: RAGING BULL (NZ)

Dam: STARRY DELIGHT (NZ)

Stats

Career64: 11-5-9

LTS$111,802.00

BMR1:55.20

TS1: 1-0-0

Win %17.19%

Place %39.06%

Comments

Last start won by 2 m as favourite (Sr3) at this track (2:41.80) beating Repelling in NR 70 to 85 on March 22 at $2.90. Can win again.

Last Starts 9 days since last start

Place	Date	Days	Class	Prize	Track	Dist.	Cnd.	Driver	Mile Rate	Gate	Result	Margin	Starting Price
1/9	22/03/2025	55	NR 70 to 85	$17,500.00	Melton	2240m	Neutral	Kate Gath	1:56.2	3	1. Raging Whitebait NZ 2. Repelling 3. Jaccka Connor NZ	2.0L	$2.90
1/4	11/03/2025	-	Trial	$0.00	Melton	2240m	Good	Kate Gath		0	1. Raging Whitebait NZ 2. Look Like Diamonds 3. Give Dave A Wave	6.1L	$0.00
6/8	26/01/2025	8	NR 70 to 95	$15,000.00	Wedderburn	2555m	Neutral	Kate Gath	1:58.6	6	1. Western Sonador 2. Lincoln River NZ 3. Shadow Celt	14.8L	$1.80
1/9	18/01/2025	14	NR 70 to 79	$15,000.00	Ballarat	2200m	Neutral	Kate Gath	1:55.8	6	1. Raging Whitebait NZ 2. Heavenly Gipsy 3. Layden	0.2L	$1.45
1/11	04/01/2025	15	NR 65 to 79	$15,000.00	Bendigo	2150m	Neutral	Kate Gath	1:55.3	5	1. Raging Whitebait NZ 2. Plains In Heaven 3. Telemachus	2.7L	$1.70
1/7	20/12/2024	11	NR 60 to 69	$10,000.00	Geelong	1609m	Neutral	Kate Gath	1:55.2	3	1. Raging Whitebait NZ 2. Give Dave A Wave 3. Bolramski NZ	2.5L	$1.28
1/6	09/12/2024	52	NR 56 to 64	$8,000.00	Warragul	2210m	Neutral	Kate Gath	1:56.1	5	1. Raging Whitebait NZ 2. Busload Of Faith NZ 3. Hey Goyougoodthing NZ	14.1L	$1.30
1/5	03/12/2024	-	Trial	$0.00	Melton	2240m		Kate Gath		0	1. Raging Whitebait NZ 2. Platinum Jive NZ 3. Alanna Miki	6L	$0.00

Louie Lou I NZ (4)1071335243

Trainer: Chris Svanosio (Romsey)12 mths 42: 8-10-8

Driver: Ross Payne

5 yo B H

Sire: SWEET LOU (USA)

Dam: CHLOE FINN (NZ)

Stats

Career42: 8-10-8

LTS$120,100.00

BMR1:53.40

TS28: 3-7-7

Win %19.05%

Place %61.90%

Comments

Good run when beaten by 4.5 m finishing fourth after a quick start, behind Yambukian at this track over 1720m in a NR up to 105 on March 15 at $6.50. Then a handy effort when well beaten into third behind The Narcissist at this track over 2240m in a 4-5yo LR No NR on March 22 at $34. Contender.

Last Starts 9 days since last start

Place	Date	Days	Class	Prize	Track	Dist.	Cnd.	Driver	Mile Rate	Gate	Result	Margin	Starting Price
3/11	22/03/2025	7	No NR	$30,000.00	Melton	2240m	Neutral	Ross Payne	1:55.0	3	1. The Narcissist 2. Best Deal 3. Louie Lou I NZ	10.5L	$34.00
4/8	15/03/2025	7	NR up to 105	$17,500.00	Melton	1720m	Neutral	Ross Payne	1:53.1	2	1. Yambukian 2. Rocknroll Hammer NZ 3. Pas Guarantee	4.6L	$6.50
2/11	08/03/2025	7	NR 80 to 89	$17,500.00	Melton	1720m	Neutral	Ross Payne	1:52.6	2	1. Tiger Band Wagon 2. Louie Lou I NZ 3. Dessie Gee	0.1L	$4.00
5/10	01/03/2025	14	NR 80 to 89	$17,500.00	Melton	2240m	Neutral	Ross Payne	1:57.4	5	1. Captain Bellasario 2. Sir Jimmy 3. Arggghhh	9.0L	$15.00
3/9	15/02/2025	7	NR 80 to 89	$17,500.00	Melton	2240m	Neutral	Ross Payne	1:55.8	4	1. Rocknroll Hammer NZ 2. Captain Bellasario 3. Louie Lou I NZ	6.1L	$3.30
3/10	08/02/2025	14	NR 80 to 89	$17,500.00	Cranbourne	2080m	Neutral	Ross Payne	1:55.9	5	1. Skinnydip NZ 2. Corravally Star NZ 3. Louie Lou I NZ	5.8L	$19.00
1/4	02/09/2024	-	Trial	$0.00	Bendigo	2150m		Ross Payne		0	1. Louie Lou I NZ 2. Binalong Week 3. Rock Phone	8.5L	$0.00
2/4	27/08/2024	-	Trial	$0.00	Melton	2240m		Ross Payne		0	1. Hes A Meister NZ 2. Louie Lou I NZ 3. Moops	11L	$0.00

Tiger Band Wagon (5)2394258417

Trainer: Ashleigh Herbertson (Lexton)12 mths 75: 12-13-11

Driver: Greg Sugars

7 yo B G

Sire: ROCK N ROLL HEAVEN (USA)

Dam: WEONA MISS TIMED (AUS)

Stats

Career75: 12-13-11

LTS$129,060.00

BMR1:52.60

TS30: 5-5-4

Win %16.00%

Place %48.00%

Comments

Failed to impress last start; 7th (Fr4) over 2570m at Charlton, at the bell was 5th-10.5m 2WWC beaten 15 m by Catalpa Rescue (3:06.90) in LR No NR on March 16 at $26. Showed ability the outing before when he won by a nose (Sr3) at this track (2:00.30) beating Louie Lou I in NR 80 to 89 on March 8 at $5 at the bell was 8th-26.7m 2WWC. Best form puts him right in this.

Last Starts 15 days since last start

Place	Date	Days	Class	Prize	Track	Dist.	Cnd.	Driver	Mile Rate	Gate	Result	Margin	Starting Price
7/8	16/03/2025	8	No NR	$25,000.00	Charlton	2570m	Neutral	Jordan Leedham	1:57.0	4	1. Catalpa Rescue 2. Dangerous 3. Jilliby Nitro	15.9L	$26.00
1/11	08/03/2025	7	NR 80 to 89	$17,500.00	Melton	1720m	Neutral	James Herbertson	1:52.6	3	1. Tiger Band Wagon 2. Louie Lou I NZ 3. Dessie Gee	0.1L	$5.00
4/10	01/03/2025	15	NR 80 to 89	$17,500.00	Melton	2240m	Neutral	James Herbertson	1:57.4	2	1. Captain Bellasario 2. Sir Jimmy 3. Arggghhh	3.9L	$12.00
8/11	14/02/2025	6	No NR	$30,000.00	Terang	2680m	Neutral	James Herbertson	1:57.4	3	1. Don't Stop Dreaming NZ 2. Keayang Tokyo 3. Jilliby Nitro	13.3L	$81.00
5/10	08/02/2025	15	NR 80 to 89	$17,500.00	Cranbourne	2080m	Neutral	Ewa Justice	1:55.9	3	1. Skinnydip NZ 2. Corravally Star NZ 3. Louie Lou I NZ	10.3L	$41.00
2/7	24/01/2025	6	NR up to 90	$8,000.00	Geelong	1609m	Neutral	James Herbertson	1:55.0	7	1. Vee Em Gee MacRay 2. Tiger Band Wagon 3. Captain Pins NZ	1.4L	$1.65
1/4	16/12/2023	-	Trial	$0.00	Maryborough	2190m		Luke Dunne		0	1. Tiger Band Wagon 2. Radius 3. Shadow Celt	0L	$0.00
4/5	11/12/2022	-	Trial	$0.00	Maryborough	2190m		J Herbertson		0	1. District Attorney 2. Solesseo Matuca 3. Bundy Playboy	0L	$0.00

Captain Bellasario (6)x17029x621

Trainer: Jayne Davies (Clyde)12 mths 40: 10-9-5

Driver: Jack Laugher

7 yo B G

Sire: CAPTAINTREACHEROUS (USA)

Dam: BELLASARIO (AUS)

Stats

Career40: 10-9-5

LTS$169,945.00

BMR1:53.05

TS20: 5-5-2

Win %25.00%

Place %60.00%

Comments

Last start won just off the speed and boxed on; won by a head (Sr1) at this track (2:43.40) beating Sir Jimmy in NR 80 to 89 on March 1 at $9 at the bell was 3rd-4.3m on the pegs. Can go on with it.

Last Starts 30 days since last start

Place	Date	Days	Class	Prize	Track	Dist.	Cnd.	Driver	Mile Rate	Gate	Result	Margin	Starting Price
1/10	01/03/2025	14	NR 80 to 89	$17,500.00	Melton	2240m	Neutral	Jack Laugher	1:57.4	1	1. Captain Bellasario 2. Sir Jimmy 3. Arggghhh	0.2L	$9.00
2/9	15/02/2025	49	NR 80 to 89	$17,500.00	Melton	2240m	Neutral	Jack Laugher	1:55.8	5	1. Rocknroll Hammer NZ 2. Captain Bellasario 3. Louie Lou I NZ	2.8L	$9.00
1/3	10/02/2025	-	Trial	$0.00	Melton	2240m	Good	Jodi Quinlan		0	1. Captain Bellasario 2. Fighter Command 3. Meteor Moth	10.4L	$0.00
99/4	04/02/2025	-	Trial	$0.00	Melton	2240m	Good	Jack Laugher		0	1. Oliver Dan 2. Act Now 3. Fighter Command	99L	$0.00
6/10	28/12/2024	413	NR 70 to 89	$17,500.00	Cranbourne	2080m	Neutral	Jack Laugher	1:56.3	3	1. Louie Lou I NZ 2. Exotic Bushranger 3. Letsrockletsroll	15.5L	$7.00
9/10	11/11/2023	28	NR 80 to 99	$20,000.00	Melton	2240m	Neutral	Jack Laugher	1:55.8	6	1. Private Eye 2. Whiskey Cavalier NZ 3. Letsrockletsroll	21.7L	$5.00
2/9	14/10/2023	15	NR 70 to 89	$17,500.00	Melton	2240m	Neutral	Jack Laugher	1:54.9	2	1. Terry NZ 2. Captain Bellasario 3. Solesseo Matuca	0.2L	$4.20
10/11	29/09/2023	6	NR 80	$20,000.00	Kilmore	2180m	Neutral	Jack Laugher	1:54.2	3	1. Outlaw Man NZ 2. La Captain 3. Interest Free	46.1L	$3.10

Our Vincent Can Gogh NZ (7)8484528053

Trainer: Julie Douglas (Strathfieldsaye)12 mths 70: 14-8-7

Driver: Josh Duggan

5 yo B G

Sire: VINCENT (AUS)

Dam: HAZEL B HASTY (NZ)

Stats

Career70: 14-8-7

LTS$165,339.00

BMR1:54.24

TS31: 4-2-1

Win %20.00%

Place %41.43%

Comments

Two back was beaten by 9 m finishing fifth after a quick start, behind Yambukian at this track over 1720m in a NR up to 105 on March 15 at $11. Then a handy effort when beaten by 2 m finishing third behind I Bet You at Mildura over 1790m in a NR 65 or better on March 21 at $1.40. Progressing well. Consider.

Last Starts 10 days since last start

Place	Date	Days	Class	Prize	Track	Dist.	Cnd.	Driver	Mile Rate	Gate	Result	Margin	Starting Price
3/9	21/03/2025	6	NR 65 or better	$8,000.00	Mildura	1790m	Neutral	Jack Laugher	1:56.9	2	1. I Bet You 2. Cemetery Bay 3. Our Vincent Can Gogh NZ	2.0L	$1.40
5/8	15/03/2025	7	NR up to 105	$17,500.00	Melton	1720m	Neutral	Chris Alford	1:53.1	4	1. Yambukian 2. Rocknroll Hammer NZ 3. Pas Guarantee	9.1L	$11.00
0/11	08/03/2025	7	NR 80 to 89	$17,500.00	Melton	1720m	Neutral	Luke Dunne	1:52.6	4	1. Tiger Band Wagon 2. Louie Lou I NZ 3. Dessie Gee	99.0L	$8.50
8/10	01/03/2025	4	No NR	$22,500.00	Melton	2240m	Neutral	Josh Duggan	1:54.6	1	1. Rakero Rebel NZ 2. Rocknroll Hammer NZ 3. The Lost Storm	15.0L	$41.00
2/10	25/02/2025	11	NR 65 or better	$8,000.00	Shepparton	2190m	Neutral	Jack Laugher	1:58.5	3	1. Followtheace 2. Our Vincent Can Gogh NZ 3. Mongiana	0.2L	$5.00
5/9	14/02/2025	14	No NR	$60,000.00	Albury	2570m	Neutral	Tasmyn Potter	1:57.1	1	1. Captain Hammerhead 2. Swayzee 3. Cya Art NZ	103.0L	$126.00

Ideal Escape (1)6099504734

Trainer: Julie Douglas (Strathfieldsaye)12 mths 99: 19-11-13

Driver: Tristan Larsen

8 yo B G

Sire: AMERICAN IDEAL (USA)

Dam: WHOS ESCAPED (NZ)

Stats

Career99: 19-11-13

LTS$217,459.00

BMR1:51.40

TS35: 3-3-6

Win %19.19%

Place %43.43%

Comments

Last start 4th (Sr2) over 1750m at Swan Hill, at the bell was 3rd-2.8 beaten 3.5 m by Dee Roe (2:02.70) in NR 65 or better on March 25 at $7. Two runs back 3rd (Fr6) over 1200m after being wide early at this track beaten 11 m by Bulletproof Boy (1:23.70) in No NR on March 22 at $12. Needs to do more. Leaning to others.

Last Starts 6 days since last start

Place	Date	Days	Class	Prize	Track	Dist.	Cnd.	Driver	Mile Rate	Gate	Result	Margin	Starting Price
4/9	25/03/2025	3	NR 65 or better	$8,000.00	Swan Hill	1750m	Neutral	Jack Laugher	1:52.9	2	1. Dee Roe 2. Invitation Only NZ 3. Joe Got Rolled	3.4L	$7.00
3/8	22/03/2025	7	No NR	$20,000.00	Melton	1200m	Neutral	Ellen Tormey		6	1. Bulletproof Boy 2. Dessie Gee 3. Ideal Escape	11.1L	$12.00
7/8	15/03/2025	8	NR up to 105	$17,500.00	Melton	1720m	Neutral	Jack Laugher	1:53.1	7	1. Yambukian 2. Rocknroll Hammer NZ 3. Pas Guarantee	13.3L	$34.00
4/7	07/03/2025	6	NR up to 90	$9,790.00	Wagga	2270m	Neutral	Josh Duggan	1:55.7	5	1. Catalpa Rescue 2. Captains Catch 3. Tick A Loch	5.5L	$4.40
10/10	01/03/2025	8	No NR	$22,500.00	Melton	2240m	Neutral	Jack Laugher	1:54.6	4	1. Rakero Rebel NZ 2. Rocknroll Hammer NZ 3. The Lost Storm	22.1L	$151.00
5/6	21/02/2025	20	No NR	$10,000.00	Geelong	1609m	Neutral	Ellen Tormey	1:52.9	2	1. Triple Eight NZ 2. Rock N Roll Doo NZ 3. Bulletproof Boy	8.6L	$51.00
9/11	01/02/2025	7	No NR	$22,500.00	Melton	2240m	Neutral	Ellen Tormey	1:54.3	6	1. Triple Eight NZ 2. Exotic Bushranger 3. Tango Tara NZ	16.8L	$101.00
1/5	13/11/2023	-	Trial	$0.00	Bendigo	2150m		Jack Laugher		0	1. Ideal Escape 2. Hereshecomessassy 3. Major Collect NZ	2L	$0.00
1/4	16/10/2023	-	Trial	$0.00	Bendigo	2150m		Jack Laugher		0	1. Ideal Escape 2. Major Meister NZ 3. Beat City	8L	$0.00