Melton Race 3 - Swift Signs Maiden Trot
SKY FLAIR (2) didn't win last season but mixed it with the top juvenile fillies and was Group 1 placed when last seen, clocking in third in the Vicbred Final here in September. A trial win suggests she is back in good order and she draws for a winning return. PRINCESS DU FER (9) has yet to miss the top-four, highlighted by a head second two back at Kilmore. She can make an impact if things go her way from the back row. AMARTEY (7) draws wide but should be close to peak fitness having placed in both starts since a spell. KARBINE (1) resumes off a trial win and should not have any excuses from the ace draw.

Driver: Jack Laugher
Stats
Comments
First up. At the last run he then managed to finish fourth over 2150m at Bendigo last time out. Can measure up.
Last Starts 4 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1/5 | 05/05/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bendigo | 2150m | Jack Laugher | 0 |
| 1L | $0.00 | ||
4/7 | 11/12/2024 | 21 | 0-1 WIN | $6,000.00 | Bendigo | 2150m | Neutral | Ellen Tormey | 2:03.5 | 5 |
| 19.3L | $4.20 |
3/3 | 02/12/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bendigo | 2150m | Jack Laugher | 0 |
| 4L | $0.00 | ||
3/5 | 25/11/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bendigo | 2150m | Ellen Tormey | 0 |
| 8L | $0.00 | ||
8/8 | 20/11/2024 | 30 | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Maryborough | 1690m | Neutral | Ellen Tormey | 2:01.7 | 1 |
| 43.5L | $8.00 |
5/6 | 21/10/2024 | 47 | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Yarra Valley | 2150m | Neutral | Nathan Jack | 2:03.9 | 6 |
| 218.5L | $8.50 |
7/9 | 04/09/2024 | 9 | No NR | $10,000.00 | Maryborough | 2190m | Neutral | Michael Bellman | 2:03.4 | 2 |
| 81.3L | $26.00 |
2/7 | 26/08/2024 | 6 | MAIDEN | $7,000.00 | Yarra Valley | 2150m | Neutral | James Herbertson | 2:04.3 | 1 |
| 1.1L | $2.70 |
8/8 | 20/08/2024 | 4 | No NR | $10,000.00 | Shepparton | 2190m | Neutral | Jack Laugher | 2:03.1 | 1 |
| 126.9L | $31.00 |

Driver: Jodi Quinlan
Stats
Comments
Resumes. Finished off last campaign when beaten by 7 m finishing third after being driven well back, behind Keayang Kurki at this track over 2240m in a 2yo G1 No NR F on September 14 at $61. Top chance.
Last Starts 10 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1/4 | 29/04/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Melton | 1720m | Good | Jodi Quinlan | 0 |
| 0.1L | $0.00 | |
3/11 | 14/09/2024 | 10 | No NR | $100,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Jodi Quinlan | 1:59.7 | 4 |
| 7.8L | $61.00 |
3/11 | 04/09/2024 | 12 | No NR | $10,000.00 | Maryborough | 2190m | Neutral | Jodi Quinlan | 1:59.2 | 2 |
| 18.3L | $26.00 |
8/9 | 23/08/2024 | 14 | No NR | $10,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | J N Quinlan | 2:00.3 | 1 |
| 12.1L | $19.00 |
3/9 | 09/08/2024 | 111 | No NR | $7,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | J N Quinlan | 1:59.0 | 5 |
| 2.9L | $7.00 |
1/9 | 23/07/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Melton | 2240m | J N Quinlan | 0 |
| 2.5L | $0.00 | ||
3/11 | 20/04/2024 | 10 | $75,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | J N Quinlan | 2:04.4 | 1 |
| 5.8L | $9.00 | |
6/10 | 10/04/2024 | 16 | $10,000.00 | Bendigo | 2150m | Neutral | T R Ford | 2:09.6 | 3 |
| 56.6L | $5.50 |

Driver: Michael Bellman
Stats
Comments
Last start 7th (Fr1) over 1609m after showing early speed at Geelong, beaten 50 m by Mecarno (1:58.20) in MAIDEN on May 2 at $81. Two runs back 3rd (Sr2) over 1650m at Bendigo was 4th-5.6m 2WWC at the bell, beaten 19 m by Betsy Anne (2:04.70) in MAIDEN on April 23 at $61. Might find this a bit tough.
Last Starts 7 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
7/9 | 02/05/2025 | 9 | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Geelong | 1609m | Neutral | Joe Farrugia | 1:58.2 | 1 |
| 51.4L | $81.00 |
3/11 | 23/04/2025 | 7 | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Bendigo | 1650m | Neutral | Michael Bellman | 2:01.6 | 2 |
| 19.0L | $61.00 |
7/8 | 16/04/2025 | 8 | NR up to 37 | $4,000.00 | Bendigo | 1650m | Neutral | Joe Farrugia | 2:00.0 | 1 |
| 51.8L | $71.00 |
8/8 | 08/04/2025 | 11 | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Shepparton | 2190m | Neutral | Ben Xiriha | 2:03.3 | 4 |
| 78.1L | $16.00 |
2/8 | 28/03/2025 | 9 | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Geelong | 1609m | Neutral | Ben Xiriha | 2:04.4 | 3 |
| 4.4L | $11.00 |
7/9 | 19/03/2025 | 40 | NR up to 42 | $4,000.00 | Bendigo | 1650m | Neutral | Ben Xiriha | 2:00.2 | 1 |
| 21.1L | $101.00 |
3/6 | 03/06/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bendigo | 2150m | Joe Farrugia | 0 |
| 1L | $0.00 | ||
4/6 | 26/05/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Maryborough | 2190m | J Farrugia | 0 |
| 2L | $0.00 |

Driver: Taylor Youl
Stats
Comments
Last start 6th (Fr4) over 1609m at Geelong beaten 50 m by Mecarno (1:58.20) in MAIDEN on May 2 at $15. At the run before 5th (Fr1) over 1609m at Cranbourne was 4th-6m 2WWC at the bell, beaten 17 m by Please Layla (2:05.40) in MAIDEN on April 18 at $4.20. Consider.
Last Starts 7 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
6/9 | 02/05/2025 | 14 | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Geelong | 1609m | Neutral | Chris Svanosio | 1:58.2 | 4 |
| 50.2L | $15.00 |
5/7 | 18/04/2025 | 16 | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Cranbourne | 1609m | Neutral | Taylor Youl | 2:05.4 | 1 |
| 17.4L | $4.20 |
8/9 | 02/04/2025 | 210 | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Maryborough | 1690m | Neutral | Taylor Youl | 1:59.5 | 3 |
| 98.3L | $17.00 |
2/5 | 25/03/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Melton | 2240m | Good | Taylor Youl | 0 |
| 0.2L | $0.00 | |
4/7 | 04/03/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Melton | 1720m | Good | Chris Svanosio | 0 |
| 32.7L | $0.00 | |
10/11 | 04/09/2024 | - | No NR | $10,000.00 | Maryborough | 2190m | Neutral | A B Crossland | 1:59.2 | 1 |
| 213.7L | $101.00 |

Driver: Josh Duggan
Stats
Comments
Having her second run back from a spell. Good run when 3rd (Sr5) over 1690m at Shepparton, beaten 21 m by Aldebaran Sue (2:09.80) in MAIDEN on May 4 at $51. Solid prospects.
Last Starts 5 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
3/12 | 04/05/2025 | 260 | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Shepparton | 1690m | Neutral | Josh Duggan | 2:03.6 | 5 |
| 21.2L | $51.00 |
6/6 | 17/08/2024 | - | No NR | $10,000.00 | Port Pirie | 2050m | Neutral | D B Hill | 2:05.3 | 2 |
| 20.0L | $12.00 |
5/5 | 11/08/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Gawler | 1609m | D B Hill | 0 |
| 4L | $0.00 | ||
4/5 | 01/08/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Gawler | 1609m | L P Ryan | 0 |
| 75L | $0.00 |

Driver: Corey Bell
Stats
Comments
Last start 10th (Fr2) over 1690m after showing early speed at Shepparton beaten 50 m by Aldebaran Sue (2:09.80) in MAIDEN on May 4 at $81. Two runs back was driven from back in the field when 9th (Fr4) over 1650m after being wide early at Bendigo, beaten 55 m by Betsy Anne (2:04.70) in MAIDEN on April 23 at $23. Not on current form.
Last Starts 5 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
10/12 | 04/05/2025 | 11 | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Shepparton | 1690m | Neutral | Shane Taylor | 2:03.6 | 2 |
| 50.1L | $81.00 |
9/11 | 23/04/2025 | 12 | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Bendigo | 1650m | Neutral | Shane Taylor | 2:01.6 | 4 |
| 55.0L | $23.00 |
12/12 | 11/04/2025 | 14 | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Shane Taylor | 2:02.1 | 3 |
| 59.9L | $61.00 |
3/8 | 28/03/2025 | 21 | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Geelong | 1609m | Neutral | Shane Taylor | 2:04.4 | 2 |
| 5.7L | $13.00 |
3/9 | 07/03/2025 | 75 | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Geelong | 1609m | Neutral | Shane Taylor | 2:03.1 | 3 |
| 5.2L | $151.00 |
5/5 | 04/03/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Melton | 2240m | Good | Shane Taylor | 0 |
| 143.3L | $0.00 | |
5/7 | 22/12/2024 | 10 | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Cranbourne | 2080m | Neutral | Shane Taylor | 2:06.8 | 1 |
| 86.8L | $51.00 |
1/3 | 12/10/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bacchus Marsh | 1940m | Shane Taylor | 0 |
| 30L | $0.00 |

Driver: Chris Alford
Stats
Comments
Good performance when beaten by 3.5 m finishing third after being driven well back, behind Tiara Gail at Kilmore over 2180m in a 3yo MAIDEN on April 24 at $11. Then a handy effort when well beaten into second after a quick start, behind Mecarno at Geelong over 1609m in a MAIDEN on May 2 at $10. Leading chance again.
Last Starts 7 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
2/9 | 02/05/2025 | 8 | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Geelong | 1609m | Neutral | Josh Duggan | 1:58.2 | 2 |
| 40.8L | $10.00 |
3/8 | 24/04/2025 | 126 | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Kilmore | 2180m | Neutral | Josh Duggan | 2:06.7 | 7 |
| 3.4L | $11.00 |
1/2 | 07/04/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bendigo | 1650m | Chris Alford | 0 |
| 50L | $0.00 | ||
3/7 | 19/12/2024 | 8 | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Ballarat | 1710m | Neutral | Chris Alford | 2:02.6 | 2 |
| 7.4L | $8.00 |
2/7 | 11/12/2024 | 7 | 0-1 WIN | $6,000.00 | Bendigo | 2150m | Neutral | Chris Alford | 2:03.5 | 7 |
| 15.7L | $19.00 |
6/7 | 04/12/2024 | 6 | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Maryborough | 1690m | Neutral | Josh Duggan | 1:58.9 | 6 |
| 68.6L | $61.00 |
9/10 | 28/11/2024 | 8 | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Kilmore | 1690m | Neutral | Chris Alford | 2:03.0 | 2 |
| 48.4L | $5.50 |
4/5 | 12/08/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Melton | 2240m | Chris Alford | 0 |
| 10L | $0.00 |

Driver: Rita Burnett
Stats
Comments
Last start 9th (Sr3) over 1690m at Shepparton beaten 35 m by Aldebaran Sue (2:09.80) in MAIDEN on May 4 at $101. Two runs back 4th (Sr1) over 1609m at Cranbourne was 5th-8.6m on the pegs at the bell, beaten 11 m by Please Layla (2:05.40) in MAIDEN on April 18 at $71. Unlikely to threaten.
Last Starts 5 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
9/12 | 04/05/2025 | 16 | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Shepparton | 1690m | Neutral | Rita Burnett | 2:03.6 | 3 |
| 32.9L | $101.00 |
4/7 | 18/04/2025 | 60 | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Cranbourne | 1609m | Neutral | Rita Burnett | 2:05.4 | 1 |
| 11.3L | $71.00 |
5/6 | 17/02/2025 | 70 | 1 LIFETIME WIN | $3,000.00 | Globe Derby | 1800m | Neutral | Michael Norman | 2:03.0 | 3 |
| 32.3L | $23.00 |
5/6 | 09/02/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Gawler | 1800m | Michael Norman | 0 |
| 0.3L | $0.00 | ||
5/5 | 09/12/2024 | 9 | NIL WINS OVER $3,000 | $3,000.00 | Globe Derby | 1800m | Neutral | M L Norman | 2:03.6 | 3 |
| 460.6L | $12.00 |
3/3 | 30/11/2024 | 28 | No NR | $20,000.00 | Globe Derby | 2230m | Neutral | M L Norman | 2:06.0 | 2 |
| 41.9L | $16.00 |
4/7 | 17/11/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Globe Derby | 1800m | M L Norman | 0 |
| 3L | $0.00 | ||
6/7 | 02/11/2024 | 336 | No NR | $4,500.00 | Globe Derby | 2230m | Neutral | M L Norman | 2:06.7 | 1 |
| 44.8L | $26.00 |

Driver: James Herbertson
Stats
Comments
Last start was well beaten into fourth behind Mecarno at Geelong over 1609m in a MAIDEN on May 2 at $6.50. Performed better the start before with a game effort when 2nd (Fr3) over 2180m at Kilmore was 2nd-4.2m 2WNC at the bell, beaten a head by Tiara Gail (2:51.60) in 3yo MAIDEN on April 24 at $2.60. Winning claims.
Last Starts 7 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
4/9 | 02/05/2025 | 8 | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Geelong | 1609m | Neutral | James Herbertson | 1:58.2 | 2 |
| 47.0L | $6.50 |
2/8 | 24/04/2025 | 13 | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Kilmore | 2180m | Neutral | Greg Sugars | 2:06.7 | 3 |
| 0.2L | $2.60 |
4/12 | 11/04/2025 | - | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Blake Fitzpatrick | 2:02.1 | 1 |
| 6.1L | $8.00 |
3/5 | 02/04/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Good | Blake Fitzpatrick | 0 |
| 15.5L | $0.00 | |
5/8 | 26/03/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Good | Zara Fitzpatrick | 0 |
| 141.8L | $0.00 |

Driver: Jeremy Quinlan
Stats
Comments
Last start surrendered the lead and finished 4th (Fr4) over 1690m after showing early speed at Shepparton, beaten 25 m by Aldebaran Sue (2:09.80) in MAIDEN on May 4 at $101. At her previous start 5th (Fr4) over 1650m after showing early pace at Bendigo beaten 40 m by Against The Bridle (2:03.10) in NR up to 37 on April 16 at $51. Likely to be involved in the finish.
Last Starts 5 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
4/12 | 04/05/2025 | 18 | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Shepparton | 1690m | Neutral | Jeremy Quinlan | 2:03.6 | 4 |
| 26.6L | $101.00 |
5/8 | 16/04/2025 | 8 | NR up to 37 | $4,000.00 | Bendigo | 1650m | Neutral | Jeremy Quinlan | 2:00.0 | 4 |
| 42.2L | $51.00 |
7/8 | 08/04/2025 | 12 | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Shepparton | 2190m | Neutral | A P Mifsud | 2:03.3 | 1 |
| 75.7L | $41.00 |
7/8 | 27/03/2025 | 9 | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Kilmore | 2180m | Neutral | A P Mifsud | 2:04.8 | 2 |
| 34.1L | $71.00 |
4/7 | 18/03/2025 | 6 | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Shepparton | 2190m | Neutral | A P Mifsud | 2:04.5 | 3 |
| 26.0L | $61.00 |
7/11 | 12/03/2025 | 10 | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Bendigo | 2150m | Neutral | A P Mifsud | 2:05.0 | 2 |
| 32.3L | $51.00 |
3/5 | 06/02/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Kilmore | 2180m | Austin Mifsud | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 | ||
2/2 | 22/07/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bendigo | 2150m | A Mifsud | 0 |
| 5L | $0.00 |

Driver: Matthew Whittle
Stats
Comments
Improved last start with a good run when 2nd (Sr2) over 2150m after being wide early at Bendigo was 3rd-4.46 at the bell, beaten 3.5 m by Bruiser Alm (2:48.70) in 4yo+ MAIDEN on April 30 at $41. One to consider.
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 | 30/04/2025 | 7 | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Bendigo | 2150m | Neutral | Matthew Whittle | 2:06.3 | 2 |
| 3.7L | $41.00 |
6/11 | 23/04/2025 | 26 | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Bendigo | 1650m | Neutral | Matthew Whittle | 2:01.6 | 5 |
| 29.7L | $101.00 |
2/7 | 12/04/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bacchus Marsh | 1940m | Matthew Whittle | 0 |
| 3L | $0.00 | ||
99/5 | 08/04/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Melton | 2240m | Good | G R Whittle | 0 |
| 99L | $0.00 | |
8/8 | 28/03/2025 | 7 | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Geelong | 1609m | Neutral | Matthew Whittle | 2:04.4 | 6 |
| 189.1L | $26.00 |
9/12 | 21/03/2025 | 5 | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Geelong | 1609m | Neutral | Matthew Whittle | 2:02.3 | 4 |
| 27.9L | $126.00 |
5/5 | 16/03/2025 | 9 | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Cranbourne | 2080m | W | G R Whittle | 2:06.9 | 5 |
| 42.7L | $10.00 |
9/9 | 07/03/2025 | 5 | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Geelong | 1609m | Neutral | Matthew Whittle | 2:03.1 | 2 |
| 149.3L | $16.00 |