Melton Race 8 - Encompassing Trot
KEAYANG LAVITA (6) is a progressive mare who has won five of her last six starts, the loss coming when she broke. Came from the back row to find the front and score by 9m at this circuit and distance last time. Take beating. CALL ME JACK (2) is close to a win having come from the second line to place in his last two outings at this circuit. Draws well and should be close to peak fitness fourth-up. DICHOTOMY (8) was fourth to a smart mare last week and had been runner-up in her previous two outings. Draws for a trail so can play a role. BOUTIKA (3) steps up in grade but has put together a string of top-two finishes so deserves respect from a good draw.

Driver: Chris Svanosio
Stats
Comments
Last start surrendered the lead and finished 4th (FT Fr3) over 2240m at this track beaten 5.5 m by Aardies Peak (2:50.40) in No NR on April 11 at $4. Before that, 5th (Fr1) over 2240m at this track, at the bell was 2nd-4.44 beaten 11 m by El Resamo (2:46.60) in NR 70 to 85 on April 5 at $51. Not out of the equation.
Last Starts 9 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
4/9 | 11/04/2025 | 6 | No NR | $6,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Chris Svanosio | 2:02.4 | 3 |
| 5.7L | $4.00 |
5/11 | 05/04/2025 | 7 | NR 70 to 85 | $17,500.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Michael Bellman | 1:59.7 | 1 |
| 11.4L | $51.00 |
7/11 | 29/03/2025 | 7 | NR 70 to 85 | $17,500.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Michael Bellman | 1:57.3 | 3 |
| 19.4L | $61.00 |
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 |

Driver: Ian McMahon
Stats
Comments
Two back was beaten by 9 m finishing second behind Keayang Lavita at this track over 1720m in a NR 60 to 69 on April 5 at $23. Then a handy effort when well beaten into third behind Susan Is Her Name at this track over 2240m in a NR 60 to 69 on April 12 at $41. Well placed to go a couple better.
Last Starts 8 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
3/9 | 12/04/2025 | 7 | NR 60 to 69 | $10,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Ian McMahon | 1:56.7 | 1 |
| 21.1L | $41.00 |
2/11 | 05/04/2025 | 7 | NR 60 to 69 | $10,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Ian McMahon | 1:57.0 | 1 |
| 9.0L | $23.00 |
7/11 | 29/03/2025 | 130 | NR 60 to 69 | $10,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Ian McMahon | 1:57.9 | 1 |
| 22.3L | $34.00 |
1/4 | 17/03/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Geelong | 2100m | Ian McMahon | 0 |
| 10L | $0.00 | ||
4/4 | 11/03/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Melton | 2240m | Good | Ian McMahon | 0 |
| 24.6L | $0.00 | |
3/8 | 19/11/2024 | 10 | NR 58 to 64 | $10,000.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Neutral | Ian McMahon | 1:56.4 | 2 |
| 6.2L | $2.20 |
3/10 | 09/11/2024 | 15 | No NR | $20,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Ian McMahon | 1:59.2 | 1 |
| 11.7L | $51.00 |
1/9 | 25/10/2024 | 5 | NR 50 to 55 | $6,000.00 | Maryborough | 2190m | Neutral | M T Purcell | 2:01.4 | 2 |
| 19.1L | $1.80 |

Driver: Kerryn Manning
Stats
Comments
Last start solid effort when 2nd (Sr3) over 1650m at Bendigo, at the bell was 7th-18.43 beaten 5 m by Ezra Kai (2:01.80) in NR 46 to 53 on April 9 at $13. Two runs back won by a head as favourite (Sr2) at Bendigo (2:00.60) beating Sky Spirit in NR 50 to 55 on April 2 at $3.30 at the bell was 3rd-1.23. Top-three finish is well within her grasp.
Last Starts 11 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
2/11 | 09/04/2025 | 7 | NR 46 to 53 | $6,000.00 | Bendigo | 1650m | Neutral | Ashley Ainsworth | 1:58.8 | 3 |
| 4.9L | $13.00 |
1/10 | 02/04/2025 | 8 | NR 50 to 55 | $6,000.00 | Bendigo | 1650m | Neutral | Ryan Sanderson | 1:57.6 | 2 |
| 0.2L | $3.30 |
1/7 | 25/03/2025 | 9 | No NR | $6,000.00 | Swan Hill | 2240m | Neutral | Kerryn Manning | 2:01.6 | 0 |
| 7.8L | $4.40 |
2/9 | 16/03/2025 | 11 | NR 45 to 51 | $6,000.00 | Charlton | 1609m | Neutral | Jason Ainsworth | 2:01.7 | 6 |
| 2.8L | $6.50 |
2/6 | 05/03/2025 | 19 | No NR | $6,000.00 | Terang | 2180m | Neutral | Jason Ainsworth | 2:03.7 | 1 |
| 13.6L | $8.00 |
2/10 | 14/02/2025 | 9 | NR 51 to 56 | $6,000.00 | Maryborough | 2190m | Neutral | Jack Laugher | 2:02.0 | 4 |
| 4.4L | $8.00 |
3/5 | 16/07/2023 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Maryborough | 2190m | A A Ainsworth | 0 |
| 3L | $0.00 | ||
3/3 | 09/07/2023 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Maryborough | 2190m | A A Ainsworth | 0 |
| 8L | $0.00 |

Driver: John Newberry
Stats
Comments
Ran well last start showing plenty of improvement following April 8 run. Just managed to hang on and win came from midfield and won by a nose (10m Fr1) at Shepparton (2:49.80) beating Aldebaran Demi in No NR on April 15 at $10 at the bell was 3rd-4. This race will be harder than that win. Needs to find extra to beat these.
Last Starts 5 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1/12 | 15/04/2025 | 7 | No NR | $6,000.00 | Shepparton | 2190m | Neutral | Matthew Newberry | 2:04.2 | 0 |
| 0.1L | $10.00 |
10/12 | 08/04/2025 | 10 | No NR | $6,000.00 | Shepparton | 2190m | Neutral | Matthew Newberry | 2:04.3 | 0 |
| 58.0L | $18.00 |
10/11 | 29/03/2025 | 170 | NR 70 to 85 | $17,500.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Matthew Newberry | 1:57.3 | 1 |
| 31.1L | $61.00 |
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 |

Driver: Chris Alford
Stats
Comments
Comes here second-up after a week. Lacklustre first-up performance when 6th (Sr2) over 2240m at this track, beaten 35 m by Susan Is Her Name (2:42.40) in NR 60 to 69 on April 12 at $101. Tricky assignment.
Last Starts 8 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
6/9 | 12/04/2025 | 126 | NR 60 to 69 | $10,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Chris Alford | 1:56.7 | 2 |
| 36.2L | $101.00 |
5/7 | 25/03/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Melton | 2240m | Good | Chris Alford | 0 |
| 30.8L | $0.00 | |
5/10 | 07/12/2024 | 10 | NR 60 to 69 | $10,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Zac Phillips | 1:57.4 | 7 |
| 8.2L | $11.00 |
1/9 | 27/11/2024 | 12 | NR 54 to 65 | $8,000.00 | Bendigo | 1650m | Neutral | Chris Alford | 1:56.3 | 2 |
| 8.0L | $2.10 |
2/8 | 15/11/2024 | 25 | 0W/15 0K stake/6 Months | $9,000.00 | Geelong | 1609m | Neutral | Chris Alford | 1:58.3 | 1 |
| 1.3L | $10.00 |
3/6 | 21/10/2024 | 5 | 0W/15 0K stake | $8,000.00 | Yarra Valley | 1650m | Neutral | Chris Alford | 1:57.0 | 3 |
| 2.4L | $6.00 |
2/8 | 16/10/2024 | 12 | NR 50 to 65 | $8,000.00 | Bendigo | 1650m | Neutral | Chris Alford | 1:58.0 | 4 |
| 0.2L | $2.90 |
3/5 | 09/10/2023 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Melton | 2240m | C A Alford | 0 |
| 9L | $0.00 |

Driver: Glen Craven
Stats
Comments
Last start won by 9 m (Sr2) at this track (2:05.00) beating Call Me Jack in NR 60 to 69 on April 5 at $6.50 at the bell was leading 4.95. Hard to beat in this sort of form.
Last Starts 15 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1/11 | 05/04/2025 | 7 | NR 60 to 69 | $10,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Jason Lee | 1:57.0 | 2 |
| 9.0L | $6.50 |
11/11 | 29/03/2025 | 8 | NR 60 to 69 | $10,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Glen Craven | 1:57.9 | 2 |
| 53.5L | $8.50 |
1/7 | 21/03/2025 | 14 | NR 54 to 60 | $7,000.00 | Geelong | 1609m | Neutral | Glen Craven | 2:00.0 | 5 |
| 0.1L | $1.55 |
1/9 | 07/03/2025 | 13 | NR 50 to 55 | $6,000.00 | Geelong | 1609m | Neutral | Jason Lee | 1:58.5 | 4 |
| 2.5L | $2.40 |
1/12 | 22/02/2025 | 8 | NR up to 55 | $8,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Glen Craven | 1:59.5 | 6 |
| 3.6L | $5.50 |
1/8 | 14/02/2025 | 7 | NR up to 50 | $6,000.00 | Terang | 2180m | Neutral | Glen Craven | 2:04.5 | 4 |
| 4.3L | $2.15 |
2/5 | 21/01/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Terang | 2180m | Glen Craven | 0 |
| 10L | $0.00 | ||
1/6 | 07/01/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Terang | 2180m | Jason Lee | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 |

Driver: Ellen Tormey
Stats
Comments
Last start 7th (Fr4) over 2240m after being wide early at this track beaten 40 m by Susan Is Her Name (2:42.40) in NR 60 to 69 on April 12 at $31. Before that, a solid effort when 3rd (Sr5) over 1720m at this track, at the bell was 6th-14.31 beaten 17 m by Keayang Lavita (2:05.00) in NR 60 to 69 on April 5 at $15. Sure to be thereabouts.
Last Starts 8 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
7/9 | 12/04/2025 | 7 | NR 60 to 69 | $10,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Ellen Tormey | 1:56.7 | 4 |
| 40.5L | $31.00 |
3/11 | 05/04/2025 | 7 | NR 60 to 69 | $10,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Ellen Tormey | 1:57.0 | 5 |
| 17.6L | $15.00 |
6/11 | 29/03/2025 | 7 | NR 60 to 69 | $10,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Ellen Tormey | 1:57.9 | 4 |
| 20.9L | $51.00 |
3/10 | 22/03/2025 | 7 | NR 60 to 69 | $10,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Ellen Tormey | 1:59.3 | 6 |
| 1.3L | $9.00 |
3/8 | 15/03/2025 | 7 | NR 70 to 85 | $17,500.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Ellen Tormey | 1:57.9 | 2 |
| 4.1L | $26.00 |
3/11 | 08/03/2025 | 21 | 0W/15 0K stake | $15,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Ellen Tormey | 2:01.4 | 7 |
| 6.2L | $34.00 |
4/6 | 17/02/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bendigo | 2150m | Ross Graham | 0 |
| 1L | $0.00 | ||
1/6 | 16/03/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Maryborough | 2190m | J Herbertson | 0 |
| 6L | $0.00 |

Driver: Greg Sugars
Stats
Comments
Last start was well beaten into fourth after being driven well back, behind Susan Is Her Name at this track over 2240m in a NR 60 to 69 on April 12 at $31. Performed better the start before with a game effort when 2nd (Fr3) over 2240m at this track was 4th-5.19 at the bell, beaten 12 m by Susan Is Her Name (2:44.10) in NR 60 to 69 on March 29 at $11. One of the key runners.
Last Starts 8 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
4/9 | 12/04/2025 | 14 | NR 60 to 69 | $10,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Greg Sugars | 1:56.7 | 5 |
| 31.3L | $31.00 |
2/11 | 29/03/2025 | 8 | NR 60 to 69 | $10,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Greg Sugars | 1:57.9 | 3 |
| 12.9L | $11.00 |
2/7 | 21/03/2025 | 6 | NR 54 to 60 | $7,000.00 | Geelong | 1609m | Neutral | Greg Sugars | 2:00.0 | 7 |
| 0.1L | $5.00 |
8/11 | 15/03/2025 | 120 | NR 60 to 69 | $10,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Greg Sugars | 2:01.1 | 2 |
| 15.2L | $9.00 |
2/5 | 17/02/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Geelong | 2100m | Greg Sugars | 0 |
| 1L | $0.00 | ||
7/8 | 15/11/2024 | 6 | 0W/15 0K stake/6 Months | $9,000.00 | Geelong | 1609m | Neutral | James Herbertson | 1:58.3 | 4 |
| 73.0L | $1.85 |
7/10 | 09/11/2024 | 13 | No NR | $20,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Kerryn Manning | 1:59.2 | 3 |
| 16.9L | $31.00 |
3/8 | 26/03/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Melton | 2240m | A E Tubbs | 0 |
| 7.5L | $0.00 |

Driver: John Caldow
Stats
Comments
Last start was driven from back in the field when 5th (Fr7) over 2240m at this track, beaten 35 m by Susan Is Her Name (2:42.40) in NR 60 to 69 on April 12 at $71. Before that, was driven from back in the field when 7th (Fr5) over 2240m after being wide early at this track, at the bell was 6th-13.85 beaten 13 m by El Resamo (2:46.60) in NR 70 to 85 on April 5 at $6. Should be right in the finish.
Last Starts 8 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
5/9 | 12/04/2025 | 7 | NR 60 to 69 | $10,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Jordan Leedham | 1:56.7 | 7 |
| 35.0L | $71.00 |
7/11 | 05/04/2025 | 7 | NR 70 to 85 | $17,500.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Jordan Leedham | 1:59.7 | 5 |
| 13.6L | $6.00 |
8/11 | 29/03/2025 | 14 | NR 70 to 85 | $17,500.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | John Caldow | 1:57.3 | 4 |
| 21.9L | $9.50 |
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 | |
1/7 | 05/05/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Maryborough | 2190m | D Douglas | 0 |
| 8L | $0.00 |