Melton Race 4 - Nutrien Equine Classic Race Series 4 (2Yo Colts & Geldings) (2Nd Heat)
YOU GOTTA BELIEVE (6) made it two from two when he led for an easy win in a Gold Crown heat at Bathurst two back then copped a tough draw in the G1 final but performed well when midfield. Promising colt who does get the benefit of experience on a few of these. Top trainer Emma Stewart lines up three debutants including CARDIGAN DAN (3). The son of Downbytheseaside showed ability in a trial win and should push forward from this draw. Could kick off with a win. BROOKLYN DAN (4) is a son of Captain Crunch and should be ready to go after winning a trial at Geelong while Rock n roll Heaven colt LETSSTARTINHEAVEN (1) has been trialling well in SA and is aided by the ace draw.
Driver: James Herbertson
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Two-year-old colt by Rock N Roll Heaven out of Art Start having his first start. Showed ability when he won at Gawler in a trial on February 2 over 1609m. Trialling well and is aided by the inside draw.
Last Starts 60 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/4 | 02/02/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Gawler | 1609m | Wayne Hill | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 | ||
| 2/5 | 21/01/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Gawler | 1609m | Wayne Hill | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 | ||
| 2/5 | 19/01/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Gawler | 1609m | Wayne Hill | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 | ||
| 3/4 | 05/01/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Gawler | 1609m | M M Maguire | 0 |
| 1.2L | $0.00 |
Driver: Jordan Leedham
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Two-year-old colt by Bettors Delight out of Beninjurd having his first start. Finished fourth in a trial on March 25 at Melton over 1720m. Prefer to see.
Last Starts 9 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/7 | 25/03/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Melton | 1720m | Good | Kate Gath | 0 |
| 16.2L | $0.00 | |
| 7/7 | 11/03/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Melton | 1720m | Good | Kate Gath | 0 |
| 38L | $0.00 | |
| 6/7 | 04/03/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Melton | 1720m | Good | Kate Gath | 0 |
| 27.6L | $0.00 |
Driver: Cameron Hart
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Two-year-old colt by Downbytheseaside out of Rocknroll Magic having his first start. Showed ability when he won at Ballarat in a trial on February 25 over 1710m. Strong trial form coming into this and from a leading yard so sure to go well.
Last Starts 37 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/5 | 25/02/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Ballarat | 1710m | Good | Allan McDonough | 0 |
| 6L | $0.00 |
Driver: Mark Pitt
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Two-year-old colt by Captain Crunch out of Eye Betta Fly having his first start. Showed ability when he won at Geelong in a trial on March 17 over 1609m. Expect a strong showing.
Last Starts 17 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/6 | 17/03/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Geelong | 1609m | Connor Clarke | 0 |
| 0.3L | $0.00 |
Driver: Ryan Duffy
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Racing consistently with minor placings at his last two starts. Placed last start was driven from back in the field when 3rd (Fr7) over 1730m after racing wide at Bathurst beaten 11 m by Lexy (2:06.00) in 2yo No NR CG on March 29 at $41. Before that surrendered the lead and finished 3rd (Fr2) over 1730m after showing early pace at Bathurst, beaten 24 m by Message Bank (2:02.30) in 2yo No NR CG on March 21 at $11. Not keen.
Last Starts 5 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/10 | 29/03/2025 | 8 | No NR | $30,000.00 | Bathurst | 1730m | Neutral | Leigh Sutton | 1:57.2 | 7 |
| 11.9L | $41.00 |
| 3/8 | 21/03/2025 | - | No NR | $9,790.00 | Bathurst | 1730m | Neutral | Leigh Sutton | 1:53.7 | 2 |
| 24.7L | $11.00 |
| 1/6 | 13/03/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Cobram | 1670m | M Newberry | 0 |
| 10L | $0.00 | ||
| 1/5 | 06/03/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Shepparton | 1690m | Corey O'Donoghue | 0 |
| 59.7L | $0.00 |
Driver: David Moran
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Good from a tough draw last start; 5th (Sr3) over 1730m at Bathurst, beaten 8 m by Message Bank (2:03.40) in 2CG G1 Gold Crown on March 29 at $9. Showed ability the run before when he won by 8 m as favourite when quickly away, (Fr3) at Bathurst (2:03.30) beating Kash Fund in 2yo No NR CG on March 21 at $1.15. Big chance.
Last Starts 5 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/10 | 29/03/2025 | 8 | No NR | $150,000.00 | Bathurst | 1730m | Neutral | David Moran | 1:54.8 | 3 |
| 8.2L | $9.00 |
| 1/9 | 21/03/2025 | 28 | No NR | $9,790.00 | Bathurst | 1730m | Neutral | David Moran | 1:54.7 | 3 |
| 8.9L | $1.15 |
| 3/6 | 13/03/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Cobram | 1670m | R Jack | 0 |
| 10L | $0.00 | ||
| 1/6 | 21/02/2025 | - | MAIDEN | $9,790.00 | Wagga | 1740m | Neutral | David Moran | 1:54.8 | 2 |
| 0.3L | $1.95 |
| 1/4 | 06/02/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Shepparton | 1680m | David Moran | 0 |
| 0.3L | $0.00 |