Melton Race 2 - Nutrien Equine Classic Race Series 4 (2Yo Colts & Geldings) (1St Heat)
Powerhouse juvenile stable Emma Stewart has a strong hand of debutants including Fear The Dragon colt KNIGHT FURY DAN (4). He showed good talent when winning a trial at Ballarat and is sure to be well educated as is stablemate TREACHEROUS DAN (1) who is a son of leading sire Captaintreacherous. He went under narrowly in a trial at Melton and should get every chance from the ace draw. ROMEO (2) is a son of American Ideal and has shown good talent in winning his two trials by handy margins. Draws well so look for a strong showing on debut. Downbytheseaside colt SHORELINE DREAM (5) is the third of the Stewart runners having joined the yard since trialling in SA. Must be kept safe.

Driver: Cameron Hart
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Two-year-old colt by Captaintreacherous out of Hannah Again having his first start. Finished second in a trial on March 11 at this track over 1720m. Strong claims from the inside draw.
Last Starts 23 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
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2/6 | 11/03/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Melton | 1720m | Good | Allan McDonough | 0 |
| 0.2L | $0.00 |

Driver: Greg Sugars
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Two-year-old colt by American Ideal out of Life Well Lived on debut. Showed ability when he won a trial at this track on March 25 over 1720m. Boasts strong trial form and draws well so is expected to measure up.
Last Starts 9 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
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1/7 | 25/03/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Melton | 1720m | Good | Chris Alford | 0 |
| 11.2L | $0.00 | |
1/3 | 17/03/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Cranbourne | 2080m | R Cashman | 0 |
| 15L | $0.00 |

Driver: Kevin Weidenbach
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Two-year-old colt by Art Major out of War Dan Bad Girl having his first start. Finished second in a trial on March 6 at Shepparton over 1690m. Facing a tough task.
Last Starts 28 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
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2/5 | 06/03/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Shepparton | 1690m | Kevin Weidenbach | 0 |
| 6L | $0.00 | ||
1/5 | 20/02/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Shepparton | 1690m | Kevin Weidenbach | 0 |
| 1L | $0.00 |

Driver: Mark Pitt
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Two-year-old colt by Fear The Dragon out of Vegas Diamond having his first start. Won a trial on February 25 at Ballarat over 1710m. In a leading yard and can kick off with a win.
Last Starts 37 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
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1/6 | 25/02/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Ballarat | 1710m | Good | R P Duffy | 0 |
| 1L | $0.00 |

Driver: James Herbertson
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Two-year-old colt by Downbytheseaside out of Penny Anne on debut. Showed ability when second at Gawler in a trial on February 2 over 1609m. Placed in a recent trial and should be kept safe.
Last Starts 60 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
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2/4 | 02/02/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Gawler | 1609m | M M Maguire | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 | ||
4/5 | 21/01/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Gawler | 1609m | Wayne Hill | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 | ||
4/5 | 19/01/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Gawler | 1609m | Wayne Hill | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 | ||
4/4 | 05/01/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Gawler | 1609m | G J Rogers | 0 |
| 1L | $0.00 |

Driver: Jason Lee
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Two-year-old gelding lining up for the second time. At debut 5th (Fr5) over 1785m at Stawell was 4th-5.2m 2WWC at the bell, beaten 14 m by Jilliby Ryder (2:13.30) in MAIDEN on March 19 at $17. Will find this tough.
Last Starts 15 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
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5/8 | 19/03/2025 | - | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Stawell | 1785m | Neutral | Mark Hayes | 2:00.2 | 5 |
| 14.6L | $17.00 |
1/4 | 19/02/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Stawell | 1785m | Lochie Cook | 0 |
| 1L | $0.00 | ||
1/2 | 16/02/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Maryborough | 1690m | M Hayes | 0 |
| 5L | $0.00 |